New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-29

we will both get mileage and per diem. He
will say, cir. if am defeated, let us both
stand in and get our expenses. Why, sir,
you know that the State can not afford to
give donations to certain persons, and this,
sir. is nothing more or less than donation;
and, sir, should such measures be carried
out it would force the State into bankruptcy.
Sir, there has been considerable time Occu-
pied, and l wish to be brief, so / will state
that any member who is entitled to his seat
is, in my opinion, entitled to all the emolu-
ments thereof. l hereby make motion to
confirm Mr.. Blackstone in his seat, and to
strike ont all else.
Mr.. Caiu Sartain-I ask for another read
ing of the report. After reading Imove
to postpone further consideration until
Wednesday. Carried.
BILL TO PETITION CONGRESS IN REGARD TO
JUDGE DURELL.
Mr.. Hahn-I do not know, Mr.. Speaker,
what good this bill or resolution would do
but only to make US decidedly ridiculous in
the eyes OF Congress, and, sir, hope and
feel assured that the gentleman will get
full justice from the United States govern
menr, without our unnecessary interference
CONTINGENT EXPENSES.
IN reference to the report OF the Com
mittee on Contingent Expenses, who,
through Mr.. Young, reported a bill as a SUBJ
etitutc dppTOpTidtluS %5V,UUO LOT mileage
and per diem Of members Of the Legisla-
ture for the extra session of 1872 and the
regular sessions of 1873 and 1874, and said:
Mr.. Speaker desire to state that the
passage of this bill has become matter of
necessity. from the danger members are in
from being imposed on by State officials,
and it is only just and a proper measure
to protect the members. Without this they
will be at the mercy Of any Of those officials
In
feel inclined to oppose them, and desire
to state that it gives them nothing but what
is right. And sir, can not see the neces-
sity of sending the bill before committee
Of the whole, for the House can easily I'M
derstand it now, and it needs no discussion.
Therefore wish to ask for a suspension of
the rules that the bill may pass and much
valuable time may be saved.
Mr.. Mathews-Mr. Speaker, wish to offer
an amendment providing that only war
rants will be received for payment of taxes.
Accepted by Mr. Young, but laid on the
table.
Mr.. Sewell-I wish to ask the member
what back pay this bill is meant for, for
every member has received his pay!
Mr.. Young-DO you suppose that this ap-
preparation Of 500, 900 is for back pay9
Mr.. Sewell-Yes, sir; if it is not for back
pay, what is it for9 We have already made
d large l6tlOu, duu IL 10 1ult tluc
this was stopped. And, sir, l say there is
something concealed behind this that we
know not of. Last year there was a similar
appropriation made, and, sir, l tell you
this is An outrage on the people, for We have
no need Of any such sum. There appears
to be discussion carried on here for the
benefit and amusement of two gentlemen,
and this same discussion is carrying the
minds of the members from the bill, so
~ Il, ~ - l,< i %,,,
the benefit of the House. After reading.
offer the following amendment
Mr.. Benham-I desire to ask the gentle
man to yield me the floor for an explana-
ton while he is preparing his am endment.
Mr.. Sewell-No, sir, will not be intim-
dated by any man, and will not yield the
floor; and / hereby offer the following
amendment.
Mr.. Benham-I wish to state the appro-
priation warrants are only good for the
year in which such appropriations are
made, and that we can not devote this
years revenues to pay old debts.
Mr.. SOuer-l think the whole matter
should be referred to the judge of the Su
preme Court
Mr.. Young-I move to lay Mr.. Sewel's
on the table.
Carried.
Mr.. Young-I move the bill be considered
Carried.
Mr. Young-I move the rules be sus-
pended and the bill put upon its third read
ing.
Carried.
Mr.. Ycung-I move the bill be finally
passed.
Carried.
Mr.. Allan, of St. Charles-Mr. Speaker,
at NO time in the political history OF the
State Of Louisiana have the people de-
handed more urgently and imperatively
from their representatives some legislative
enactments that would bring relief from
the burdensome and excessive taxation that
has weighed upon them SO heavily for the
past five years. From all quarters of the
State, from adherents of both parties, from
both the white and 'colored man, the cry
goes forth, Save US from taxation, or we
sink to ruin and destructionw / might in
1ulge in bitter invectives against the pre-
TiOus State administration and demonstrate
beyond all cavil that the cause of our pres
mt embarrassments dates Its origin from
he period when violent partisanship, per.
'onal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and an Obliviousness
u poltica! honesty governed the conduct |
II those who were intrusted with the desti |
lies and welfare of the State. But this is |
10 time for elimination. Our State is bleed |
ng from every pore, and there is but little |
# her life's blood left. With all the power |
# her voice Louisiana appeals to us, in |
hose eloquent strains that are inspired by |
sense of Justice and consciousness Of |
ectitude, to come to her rescue and restore |
er once more to that proud position she once |
coupled in the bright galaxy of States of this |
orious Union. In this mOmentous emer- |
ency every representative sis expected to |
o his duty and he who fails to meet fully |
he demands made upon him, will assume a
that few will be able to sue
essfully sustain. Feeling, then, as l do, |
lr. Speaker, the importance Of the mission
have to perform and the gravity of the |
uty imposed upon me, trust the House |
7lll pardon me if seem little Over-zeaI-
us IN the advocacy of measure the adOp-
on OF which / believe will bring to the |
eople OF the State that relief which they SO
ably need.
/, for one am unwilling to return to my
Dnstituents without having raised my voice
nd cast my vote in behalf of an act of leg
lation SO eminently calculated to achieve
ne result SO earnestly desired by every
God citizen as the bill now before this
louise; and here, Mr.. Speaker, l would be
erelict in duty and false to every better in
5inct, we're to permit this opportunity to
ass without expressing my thanks to the
xecutive of the State, Governor kel-
'gg, for the wise and practical sug-
estions contained in his admirable mes
age. and which have eliminated in the
obstruction of this bill. Its provisions
re such as TO meet every requirement, and
18th such few amendments as propose to
Her at the proper time, believe will be
,e announcement of new and brighter
"a in our financial policy that will be
hailed as the dawning of
lore prosperous and happier day for our
tate.
To those who are jealous of the fair name
nd credit of the State, and whose con-
,ientious scruples might prompt them to
ause and consider ere voting for measure
lat even indirectly contemplated or
hacked of repudiating the full obligations
the State, l would say in few words