New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25

own ipse dirt. He felt that as the case
seemed to stand the rebuke was just, and
explained as a reason that as the session
was drawing to close, unless such course
Was taken, or the remedy under the consti
tuition applied, the community would be
compelled to retain in Office judge who
had not the confidence of the people and
one who lacked the essential qualifications
to fill such an exalted position. Therefore
he now submitted in writing the charges on
which the resolution was based, and which
would be substantiated in due time, and
asked their reference to the committee.
The House having finished the business
before it, notified the Senate and the Gov.
ernOr that it was ready to adjourn sine die.
Mr.. Murrell, chairman of the committee,
returning, reported that the Governor re-
ouested the House to wait till further bust
ness came from the Senate.
This proved to be q message requestin g
concurrence IN the bill relative to the
Metropolitan Police. 1t was passed, and a
few minutes remaining, the House gave
itself up to little fun.
| AuA. Nu HOtCu tAdO 4uEs OOucS " lO
had the day before been directed to take
his seat and said the only seat he envied
was that of the Speaker, be made to occupy
the Speakers chair.
Mr.. Matthews, who had conducted the
proceedings of the day. never allowing his
| equable temper to be disturbed by con-
ticting motions, facilitating business by
prompt decision, and explaining rulings in
parliamentary logic that prevented appeal,
put the motion that deposed him, and de-
'clared it carried. He appointed Messrs.
Murrell and Hahn to escort Mr.. Jones to
the chair.
| Mr.. Hahn said he had the pleasure of
| presenting to the House as its presiding
| officer, Hon. Milton Jones, of Pointe
Coupee, gentleman whose renown
extended to the limit of his voice. Dstin-
| guished as q statesman, lawyer, politician,
physician, preacher.
Applause drowned the rest of the intro
ductory address, and Mr.. Jones assumed
the gavel and called for order.
Mr.. Murrell moved the House sit indefi-
nitely and draw double pay.
Mr.. Jones declared the motion out of
order, the proclamation of the Governor
being the paramount law of the land.
Mr.. Kidd moved to proceed to the elec-
tion Of a United States Senator.
Mr.. Jones with great gusto directed the
gentleman take his seats till Senator Pinch
back ceased knocking at the door Of the
United States Senate.
Mr.. Jones further declared this was no
Joke and he could not understand how such
a House, composed of ali the intelligence
and all the virtue of the State, could fail
to treat with respect the Speaker they had
voted to be superior to them ALL
Speaker Estilette resumed the chair
Mr.. Armstead offering resolution COM
plimentary to the Speaker, Mr.. Booth was
called to the chair.
Mr.. Hahn-I am glad this resolution
comes from the Republican side of the
House, and l am still more glad that it
comes from colored member of that side
When we assembled here there was a
strong and marked division of sentiment
among us. Democrats came here who had
been accustomed to war upon Republicans.
and to ignore all that was good in them.
They did not know what kind of men we
were, and were unacquain.e led with our
proceedings, not having entered the Legis
lature before. The Republicans we're ac-
customed to war upon the Democrats here
and on the stump, and had horrid ideas of
the kind of men that were to join them. l
hope that our intercourse of ten days has
made us know each other better, and pre-
pare MS for the more extended session of
sixty days in January, when, if we are per-
mitted, We are all to meet again. We
have done much, but not very much. Halt
of our time was occupied in reorganizing.
As Republican, on this floor and in the |
committee room l have found Democrats |
anxious and eager to supply the wants of |
our State. If we have not done as much as |
was expected, it is not our fault. The |
session is over, and we can bid farewell to |
each other, and for eight months bury party |
study up the laws, aud prepare
Dur minds for good to result to the State,
without regard to party, politics or color.
Mr.. Hail. cordially indorse every word
hat has been said by Mr.. Hahn, and l, too,
I'm glad this resolution has come from a
] little thought short time
sgo it would be my fortune to sit in such
House as this, where Republicans and
regardless of color or any other
would work in peace and har-
nony for the one object of the good of the
State. / feel that for few months GER
ainly we can bury all party animosity, and
" studying, as Mr. Hahn says, the statutes
# the State, bring the relief the people
eally need. During this ten days session
have heard no word of bitterness that has
ot been retracted. There has been no
,arty heat, but all good feeling. We shall
il remember this session, and ask that
he resolution pass, that we in the future,
8 we do to-day, forget party and remem-
er the State, and make those who come
fter us bless us for our work.
Mr.. Murrell said he was glad the work of
bis session showed that there would be no
lore need Of congressional committees in
ouisiana or returning boards in New York;
1at the reign Of terror was done, and be-
eyed that in 1876 the only issue would be
,e best way to bring back to Louisiana her
st prosperity.
Mr. Demas said he had never heard a
solution read that he could vote tor with
, much pleasure. For the first time all
arties had worked in harmony together I
i'd he had been better satisfied with the
n days session than any ten days since he c