New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-15

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LIC-As of the next morning, is represented
as saying, ailuding to myself, "He
has been a member of this House
during the previous sessions; has acted
in all the measures that created this
oppressive and infamous debt, and can tell
the House much better than l can how it
occurred, anu can tell them that Governor
Kellogg is in no way responsible for it,
do not believe that this language was
used by the gentleman, at least | did not
hear it. I DO not say that he wrote out his
remarks after the session and handed them
to the reporter. There are reasons why
should not say this. Nor, is it material
whether he made such a statement or not,
inasmuch as he has had ever since last Sun
day cppol tuDity to explain away the state
ment, If incorrect, and has not done so2
therefore assume that he did use the lam
gvage attributed to him in print. or that he
has adopted it.
He has been n member Of this House
during the previous session" etc. I never
was q member Of the Legislature until
became a member of this; and As l never
acted politically with Governor Warmoth
from the day Of his Inauguration to the
time when acted q conspicuous part in re-
moving him from Office. l can not SEQ how
could have ''acted in all the measures
that created this oppressive and infamous
debt"
never held saiaried Office under Gov.
ernor WalInoth, nor under the city govern
ment created by him, as did the member
from New Orleans. Nor do I consider it
my duty, as the gentleman seems to think
it Is. % tell this House that Governor Kel
logg is in no way responsible for this debt
l never charged him with responsibility IN
the premises. Sod knows hs has respon-
sibilities enough without answering for
those Of his predecessor. Governor Wa
moth.
There are charges enough against G,ver-
nor Kellogg running through the commu-
nifty, which it would be well to explain
vithont fighting windmille. do not un.
derstand the philosophy which requires
Governor kelloyg'S name to be- brought
into every discussion, however immatfriAl.
l do not wish TO take upon myself defense
of all his .fficial acts lenvy no man who
aspires to such championship. 1t might
become necessary tor such an individual to
explain, if he can, the origin of the Grant
massacre. in which several hundred color
men were ruthlcssly butchered; why the
executive lobbied through the Legislature
railroad bill! which hs held up
year and then vetoed: why he
allowed another railroad bill 20 become
a law nearly year after hr had election.
sered az ainst its paseages Why he takes
from the Legislature bills vetoed by him.
and no longer under his control. and signs
thema Why he takes part against the coli
ored State Vreasnrey in the dirty sauabbles
of prominent State ohicials3 Why he an.
thorizes violations of fav on the part OF the
Auditor! Why ne proclaims that no man
shall hold two offices, and immediately vio.
lates the spirit OF his proclamation by max.
ing such appointments himself2 Why he
appoints uDnaturaiized foreigners TO Office
Why he does not enforce that provision OF
law which requires all State officers to
make a report of their stewardships at the
beginning oievery session!
Explanations and ietenses Of these and
various other difficult matters might be re.
lur.d Of the member who would take upon
him self on every occasion to champion tts,
cause cf the executive. I do no. wish 90
occupy such position and take upon my.
self SO heavy a Responsibility. But / tini
no fault with any member who seeks every
opportunity to speak in highest praise Of
the Governor. never dispute over gues.
.ion OF taste. would. however. very hum
bly, suggest tha: it might be better for the
Governor and his friends in defending his
official conduct 10 oonIne themselves to the
material facts and not go out Of their way
TO make unwarrantable charges against
those who can not be made to see that all
the political virtue. high honor and patriot.
ism of this State are centred in the person
Of William Pitt Kellogg.
Mr.. Sewell said:
In answer 10 the remarks of the literary
and learned gentlemen Who inst saw fit to
attack my remarks published in the paper
of the other day. and which were true. |
will say that no made them because he teels
aggrieyed at being eft out Of the appoint.
ments hich he charges as CffenseS. He is
aggrieyed because he has been knocking
Ill. -, "A
has no: received any OF those appointments.
l am not in receipt of any appointment Civ
ing me emVluments of any kind from the
Governor. In answer to tho statemt n OF
the gentleman that the State is insolssnt
because its securities are selling below par.
! wish TO cali attention to the condition OF
the finances OF England. Tha: countryhas
always been regarded as financially sound.
and yet to- day consols are quoted at nine
ty.four. and I have known the funds
quoted rs low as sixty -fonr. Yet no
one would venture TO declare Great Britain
insolyent on account OF that taetS Tho
gentleman says he was not a member OF
any previous Legislature. and wasin error
when made that statement. Bu. hs has
been connected with all these affairs and
knew who was mixed up in them. con.
slider that this attack hss been made, no.
particularly upon me, bu. it is sought to he
LuatAC Va uiD cuis W DbAt 'ut StI
an attack upon Governor Kellogg.
Mr.. Sewell being interrupted By :he
Speaker with the remark tha: Mr. Hahn
was not in dis seat, and consequently he
could ne: be permitted to 90 on. said that
the absence Of the member wa. not his
fault and he would resume his remarks at
some other time.
a resolution Of Mr.. Benhafn. mo euirirg
whether any members Of the House who
had been absent from it attending come
revolutionary body had been paid anything,
was referrsd to the Committee On Contin
tingent Expenses.
a resolution Of Nj. Montaldo, authorizing
the payment Of the expenses incurred in
CURED IN fitting up the hall. wa. adopted.
A special message OF the Governor, refer.
ring to the trouble in Terrebonne parish
and enb cd yinc q report Of General Long
street, asking o special appropriation foe
the militia, was received and referred.
The Senate sent 2 message to the House
containing two amendments to appropria
ton bill, provi ding that tho appropriation
should only apply to warrants of the present
session, and that the act should take effect
from its passage. WAS received and the
amendments adopted.
Mr.. Murrell. Of Lafourche, offered a PESO
tuition. which was adopted. directing the
chair to appoint q special committee of
three to inquire into the Affairs OF Terre.
bonne parish, and the Speaker appointed
Messrs. Murge!!. Of La!osrehe. boues and
Marie.
4 number OF noticos Of bills were given