New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-23

pelloO from the institution say Cnat UnoJ
were unable to account tor their expulsion;
and that they could not tell why they had
been put out. They could get no satlsfac'
ton from the principal and that they were
! anxious to have the matter investigated IL
is thought that the institution is governed
by prejudiced men. This resolution, which
provides for the investigation, will satisfy,
and will get to the bottom of the troubles,
| and the matter will be thoroughly slited 1
hope the resolution will be adopted.
Mr.. Barrett, of Orleans-I am opposed to
this resolution for two reasons. In the first
| place, this matter comes properly under the
jurisdiction of two committees, and spe-
cial committee would interfere with them;
for that reason oppose the appointing OF
this committee. And another pOint-One OF
| these committees were going to Baton
Rouge to investigate the affairs of the insti-
tute, and were coming back to make their
| report this morning.
Mr. Stamps-No committee has a right to
| investigate this affair.
Mr. Barrett differ with the gentleman
The Committee on Public Education of this
House can investigate this affair. Now, the
objection that ] have is that this special
committee, if appointed, will interfere with
the regular standing committee OF this
| House. l am in favor of the regular stand
ing committee investigating the affair, for
| am satisfied there is something rotten in
| the luStlluIlCn. Dut diIl ODpoScu " tliiS
resolution, as it is entirely unnecessary, and
it will create expense to the State: and |
now sir, move that the resolution be laid
upon the table, and call for the previous
question.
Mr. Hampstead, of Iberville-I think
Mr.. Speaker, that the gentleman who Of
fered the resolution has the right to open
and close the debate. | make that point of
order.
The Speaker decide the point of order
well taken; the gentleman has right to
close the debate.
Mr.. Harry Lott-A motion to lay upon the
table is not debatable.
The Speaker-The gentleman who offers
| resolution has right to close the de-
bate. The gentleman from Jefferson does
not speak to the motion to table, but to his
resolution.
| Mr.. Lott-Does the Speaker decide that
the motion to las on the table is debatable!
The Speaker-The gentleman has rig hit
to close the debate.
Mr. Lott appeal from the decision of
the Chair. No one denies that, but to make
the question debatable you must decide the
motion to lay upon the table out of order.
The Speaker here read several selections
from Bartleys Digest.
Mr.. Davidson-l desire to say few words
in justification OF the decision of the
Speaker. l say he was correct. and ac-
cOrding to the rules of this House the gen
tleman who offers the resolution has right
to be heard before the vote is taken to lay
upon the table.
Mr.. Dewees-As understand, this CUES
ton is not upon the adoption of the resolu-
ton, but to cut Oft the debate.
The Speaker again stated the question,
and called attention to rule thirteen OF the
House.
The decision of the Speaker was sus-
tanned.
Mr.. Worrall-Now that have the right
to speak. | must say that am sorry that so
much of the time of the House has been
wasted in this useless discussion. | do not
wish to say much and will not occupy the
time of the House tor more than two min
utes.
Mr.. Lott wish to set myself in the
right light before the House in this matter
l appealed from the decision of the chair
because understood that he had decided
that the gentleman from Orleans had no
right to make a motion to lay upon the
table. Now, do not deny that the gentle
man has a right to close the debate. but
l do deny that the gentleman from Orleans
has not right to move to lay the resulu-
ton upon ;he table.
Mr.. Worrall-It is not my resolution
| am not anxious to appoint the committee.
| | understand that the reason this resolu-
| ton is opposed is because | want to Ice ap-
pointed on the committee. Now, if that IS
all the objection that can be raised. | will
state that do not want to be appointed on
| this committee. As | before said | only
introduced this resolution at the request OF
several of our leading citizens. The gentle
man from Orleans has said he was satisfied
something was rotten in the institution.
Now do not go so far as to say that, but
simply, at the request of our leading citi-
zens, offer this resolution that the affairs
may be investigated.
After some further business the House
adjourned until Monday al II NJ.
MONDAY, February -. 1872
After the usual routine of business, Mr..
Faulkner, of Caldwell, stated that he had
received a Ku-klux communication, which
he wished spread upon the journal
Mr.. Carl object to having the commu
nication printed in the journal. If it must
be printed, let it be put in the debates. You
can not show single instance where any
such communication was ever printed in the
|, journal of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Quinn understand that Mr.. Faulk
ner is member of this organization.
would like to know whether it is true OF
not
, Mr.. Carl hope the gentleman will moi
take up the time Of the House in discussing
f this question. 1t is beneath the notice o
! any member of the House. If the gentle
! | man wants the communication in the eve
+ ming papers, let him furnish Il copy and i
! will appear, but to having it printed in til,
. journal of the House
: Mr. Brown,-Mr. Speaker, I would be
! | ashamed to see the House dignity this ku
= klux communication laid upon the desk o
. the member from Caldwell, by spreadin!
it upon the minutes of the House Of Repre-
7 | sentatiyes. This communication was III
! doubt sent to the member to excite merri
ment, and for no other purpose. To my owl
| personal knowledge, | am cognizant OF ;
, | note sent by member on this floor to tW'
= Democratic members, cautioning them t,
- take notice that they would be ASSAULTED
!, upon the public street for voting for TIN
= State House bill. The DAYS of KuKluxs1l
= have passed away, and | would be SUI
: prised to learn that any member of thi
: body should entertain any serious though
, that such an organization still exists.
! hope the members will treat this comm,ini
cation as it deserves. 1t is Il frivolous mat
!. ter, and should not be regarded seriously b.
q men Of intelligence. therefore move tina
the communication be referred to the Com
+ mittee of Fifty-one.
= A question arose in reference to creating
+ a new parish, to be called the parish Of ST
: Joseph. Mr. Thompson, OF st. Tammany
opposed it. because it created unnecessary
q expense and would tax the already to-
y much buraened citizens.
a Mr. ThOnpson-l do not know wilethe
or not the people desire this change. II
q they do, why, of course, we should offer III
a objections to the proposed change. Now
l. | we all know the cost of creating a new
parish. There is a courthouse, which is
cost OF Sl0,0O0 parish Judge, $4,000 or 1850
parish clerk. about $1,000; sheriff. about til,
same; grand and petit Jurors about $500