The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-21
Two Little Pieces Spoken.
West and sypher Crate.

~ Inc Sptclhl meeting oI tHe CIdAnbtI .
Commerce. called for the special purpose o
hearing West, denomnated Senator, tell how
not to do it, and how he did not do it, which
was held last night at the hall Of the Chamber
there was fair representation Of that body
present and large representation from thu
Custom-House, and other friends Of tho
honorable gentleman @
He came to the scene in carriage and Oh
reaching the entrance of the Hall, waited fol
q committee to escort him to and find him a
seat, but as none was forthcoming he found a
chair himself and made himself comfortable
until Col. J. NJ. Sandidge took the chair, and
then West came forward and was
INTRODUCED.
He placed pile Of documents on the Presi-
dents table and then commenced
He started out by volunteering the information
that since he had expressed his compliance with
the request to come before them [seize the first
opportunity to make his appearance before gen
tlemen in this STATED and explain, he understood
that other gentlemen were present who had been
invited to attend, and who he understood intend
ed to speak; that these gentlemen entertained
different views from himself, and he claimed the
parliamentary privilege Of replying
Of the Chamber had beencaed, not for debate, but
to hear from him statement of his action a
Senator Of the State of Louisiana, in reference
TO the Fort st. Philip Canal Bill.
This seemed to satisfy West and nc
WENT TO WORK.
He expected, and did not object to interruptions
but did not court it, and would be happy to re-
spond to any question couteousiy The forgot, evil
IDENTITY, he was not in Congress, or counted on
inquiries from the Custom House boys present |
put, as far as he was able.
He had asked the opportunity to reach the
public, Ia new thing for West,l not because of
any special desire of selfvndication, but be
cause the Importance Of the question involved
with what different feelings he would appear
before them if it was as the herald of success.
he did not desire to be personal in his remarks,
but, under the circumstances, he could do
nothing else than talk Of himself. He was held
up as being the individual to whom was due the
obstruction Of the Mississippi River He was
held up as the obstruction.
He grew eloquent and humble, and asked all
present II, as men OF sense and discrimination,
they could credit him with the power which to
him had been assigned. THE defeat Of the bill.
1t was preposterons. 1t was power that any
man would or should be proud of, unless with the
greenbacks to remedy the loss. Had he the
power that was ascribed to him, would he not
he asked, be the best representative that Louis-
ana could have. Questionable What good
what good ,oo,ad he do for the State.l They did
not believe that he had the power; they could
not. He had acted honestly ~ and conscien-
4 ciously. He here offered letter Of recommen-
ton VERY necessary, which read as follows:
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER.
Washington June o. 1874.
Senator = Knowing the very great interest
taken. by the people Of New Orleans in the .
various projects for opening the mouth Of the
Mississippi River, we believe that it would be
desirable for you to have an assurance from the
Committee on Transportation that, in their judse-
ment, You have labOred earnestly and zealously
for the success Of some practical measure which
will best secure that indispensable improve
ment.
The action of the committee ON that subject !
has been controlled entirely by their own jndg |
ment, and, we may add with desire to-secure |
the adoption Of such measures asn will most |
speedily and effectnally meet the great demands |
o. commerce.
Representing that locality apparently greater
responsibility attached to you than to any other !
member but we do not hesitate to say that we
individually regard ourselves equally responsible
with Jno. Sherman John II. Mitchell, $. b. Con-
over, T. NJ. Norwood, H. g. Davis.
Gen. J. r. West, Washington, d. c.
Senator's Conkling and Johnson are both all
sent from the city.
VIM. WINDOW
He offered it. he said as confirmation Of what \
he had said. When passing Judgment the com
position OF the committee must he taken into
that action must not be counter to its opinion if
success was desired. They had the matter in
their hands, and it was with them. In condemn
ing him they condemned them. This was Of
fered not as judgment by any means.
HE OWED
into the subject. He said that the Board of En-
gineers had submitted report that had never
seen the light in this city. In accordance with
instructions from Congress to look for an outlet,
Capt Howell made the survey, and the fact was
tflvtt hat had al.
and the other fact was patent that that officer
had turned his attention to this particular ont
let. Did he give the matter the proper atten-
ton, did he not allow other duties to interfere
with this grand duty?
He had to apologize because he was not able
to make definite report on account Of other
business, and the chief Of the board in submit
ting that report had to add that no precise idea
be determined, and the board found it necessary
to return the matter to the officer in charge for
further investigation. Was it any wonder that
the board had thus acted?
He then argued that this insufficient report
was one OF the grounds and a good ground he
it, for his action and that of the com
mittee. He then went into the status Of the
to show the trouble he was put to to
have any action from them at all account Of ,
their attention being occupied with other objects
dearer and nearer to them He found it difficult
TO get them to vote day for the scheme in OPP {
position to any other in the report of the Board
Of Engineers.
He laid for the supporters of the bill, and de- /;
clared that they were actuated by the desire to :
90 back to their constituents and claim all honor
for the measure {
He proposed now, he said, to come down to {
local. It was the Louisiana land grab
hat killed the bill. He took credit to himself I
sor posting Kellogg on the matter two years ago,
when some of the land had been entered, and
advising him that Legislative action should be {
AIKEN, sppropriating lands for the canal.
Between the 9Th and goth Of August 1879, a /
certain John Beckwith had entered up GOO acres :
4 lsha' Kallogg issued proclamation bearing !.
late January Is, 1874, and on the 10Th of Febru-
ny the Legislature passed. bill appropriating
ands for the canal; but before this one of the
representatives Of the Chamber. after the mes I
age Of Kellogg, took advantage Of the interim >
nd entered up q number Of acres, purchased at
wehty-fve cents. Caleb G. Forshey entered !.
hem up for ]. s. Copes. !
Prof Forshey rose 10 his feet and started to ;
peak. Col Sandidge called him to order stating :
hat unless West yielded he would have to resume
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