New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-24
THE STATE HOT Sc.

Treasurer.
Senator Burch moved reconsideration
Of the vote on the resolution of Senator
Brewster in regard to the State library,
taken last Saturday. His motion prevailed.
The Senator thought the original resolution
reflected injuriously on the managers of the
University. He therefore offered substi-
tute, providing for repairs in the library.
Senator Brewster said his resolution was
not intended as reflection on any one.
Its object was to provide for the security Of
the books in the library and render them
useful to the public. Senator Burch's sub
stitute, on motion, was adopted.
The President of the Senate appointed
Senators Butler, Herwig and Masio0t a
committee to investigate the affairs Of the
Louisiana Live Stock Landing and Slaugh-
terhouse Company. On motion, the Senate
went into executive session, and remained
until one o'clock. At this hour the Senate
resolved itself into court of impeachment,
Chief Justice Ludeing presiding for the
purpose Of proceeding with the trial OF
Henry C. Warmoth, Governor of Louisiana.
1t was ordered that the House of Repre-
sentatives be informed that the Senate,
sitting as court of impeachment, was
ready to proceed with the trial of Gov
ernor WarmOth. This information be-
ing conveyed to the House, the board
of managers appointed to conduct
the prosecution on the part Of that
>ndy retired to the Senate Chamber. When
IheH lad taken their seats, the Chief JUS
clce askee, if they were ready to proceed
Win tno Ifla'' Mr.. Hahn, chairman Of the
board OF manage answered "yes," risi ng
and addressing the V-iaf Justice, "if the
witnesses are present" The rbiaf 1,s+ioo
then inquired if the accused wae raady
when Judge Howe arose and stated thai
had but recently been employed to appear
for the defense. and as it would require
some time to make the necessary prepar-
alton, he asked that twenty days be granted
him for that purpose. He cited a case
wherein Associate Justice Chase had to ap.
pear and ask time for preparation. Thirty
days were granted him, and Judge Howe
thought twenty days not too long 20 pre-.
pare LOT SO important caseo
Senator Burch then arose and moved that
it be ordered that the impeachment court
take recess until the ninth OF January.
1873, in order that counsel may have time
to prepare their defense. Adopted.
Chief Justice Ludeling then pronounced
the court adjourned until the ninth of next
January at | P. M.
President Harris then resumed the chair
and called the Senate to order. The secre.
tary called the roll and reported twenty.
four members present.
Senator Hunsaker was called. to the
chair Senator Ingraham called for infor-
nation in regard TO House joint resolution
asking. for special committee to inyesti-
gate frauds in the late election.
President Harris resumed the chair, and
informed the Senator that the resolution
had passed the Senate, and that he would
appoint the committee and announce it to.
morrow
The Senate then adjourned until to-day
at twelve o'clock NJ.
In the House. Mr. Devices. of Red River.
a resolution to allow members
Of the returning board the same per diem
as members Of the Legislature, and direct.
ing that they shall be paid out OF the fund
10 defray the expenses of the
present session Of the Legislature. The
,esOlutiOn was read and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means. A resolu.
ion was introduced by Mr. Murrell, Of |
4afourche, and adopted, giving to tho |
Eidow Of John Bibolet, dece ased member
lect from Laf0urche, the mileage and per |
lem which, had he lived, would have beeu
iue to him for the entire extra Sc ssion.
dr Hahn, of st. Charles, by perm ission,
Introduced an act making New Orleans a
rec port. 1t was read second time.
rdered to be printed, and referred
0 the judiciary Committee. This
i'll is regarded as an important
ne. 1t proposes to abolish the boards of
harbormasters, quarantine
hysicians, and Wharfngers for the port of
lew Orleans, together with all taxes, fees
nd emoluments belonging to or chargeable
J any Of said officers as they exist at pres
ut; and to establish instead of said officers
board of port commissioners for the port
New Orleans, to consist of seven persons
} be appointed by the Governor, with the
pproyai Of the Senate, said commiss sioners
} hold their offices for four years, at a sal
~ of three thousand dollars each, to be
aid by the city, and to perform all the
uties heretofore performed by the boards
harbor masters, port war dens, quarantine
nysicians and wharfngers.
Mr. Wands, of Tangipahoa, called up MS
IL amending the act creating the Superior
curt for the parish of Orleans. Read
vice, ordered to be printed, and referred |
the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Mon
lido, of Orleans, introduced bill for the
lief of the receiver and register of the
nited States Land Office Read twice and
ferred. House bill No. 7, postponing the
lyment of State, parish and city taxes for
e year 1872 and previous years until De-
mber, 1873, was reached, and Mr. Devices
owed its indefinite postponement Mr.
odrigues took the floor, and opposed this
otion with much energy. He thought the
definite postponement OF the bill would
,neft nobody but the brokers /
i'd tax collectors = the men who
ID already grown fat of the
isfortunes of the poor people. Mr.
evezin of Orleans contended that it was
It the poor men, the small property j
,lGers, that suspension of the tax gather l
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