New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-06

tho Committee on Ways and Means, an
the latter to the Committee on Education
Mr.. Sutton called mp the resolution il
troduoed by him some days since INSTRUCT
ing the Speaker to appoint committee q
five to investigate the affairs of the Cree
cent City Gaslight Company.
Mr.. Demas moved that it be referred t
the Committee ON Corporations, which wa
laid ON the table ON motion of Mr.. Raby.
Mr.. Sutton then moved that the resolu
ton be adopted, and on q call of the yea
and nays it was lost by yeas "a. nays "a.
Mr.. Souer offered resolution providin,
that when members leave the hall of tn
House they first obtain leave of the Speaker
Lies over.
Mr.. Triplet offered resolution asking
the cooperation of the Conservative mem
bers of the House in measures of reform
Lies over.
Mr.. Demas called up the following reso
luton, offered the day previous by Mr.
Hunsaker:
Resolred, That the Speaker appoint a com
mittee of three to meet a similar number
"
arriving at some satisfactory adjustment Of
the political complications now existing
That we are anxious to arrive at Just and
equitable adjustment of the differences now
existing, to the end that all parties may be
represented properly.
Mr.. Hunssker said he was elected to this
House by the Republicans of the parish Of
St. James, and he would always support the
measures of the party when they were cor
rect. There was now but one party repre-
sented on this floor. which was an unfOrtu-
nate fact for the good of the State. The
opposite party had never been fairly repro
sented since the war. For his part he
would in case Of contested elections always
were fairly elected, without regard
to party. The congressional committee
was Overburdened with evidence of
intimidation throughout the State. and
80 long as the opposite party believed
itself wronged there would be in
timidation. He believed that when the
ballots were cast the election was over, aud
NO board had the right to reverse the will
of the people so expressed. The Represen-
present, but unless q change of sentiment
took place, caused by conciliatOry acts on
the part Of the Republican party they would
not be safe from violence and possibly as
sassinatiOn when the army was removed.
They would not. dare to return to their
homes. He thought the Republican party
of the North was on it's last legs. and he
believed that this fact was due to Louisiana
affairs IN no small degree.
Mr.. PiersOn-I have noticed that some
gentlemen on this floor have received the
remarks of the gentleman from St. James
with establishment. I was elected to this
House by Republicans, but when go home
after the session / do not wish to be in
constant danger of assassination, but l
wish t. be recognized az Representative
of the people Of the parish OF Natchitoches.
Democrats as we'll rs Republicans. The
time has come when we muat make conces-
sions, and the opposite party must make
concessions. We must place ourselves right
before the people OF the country. On the
fourth day Of January witnessed on this
floor ono of the most revolutionary acts
which was ever perpetrated in State of the
Union, and afterward l witnessed another
revolutionary action on the part of Repub
licans. 1t has gone forth to the country
that the Republican party desires reform.
Let us prove THE by our acts. risked nv
life during the last campaign while defend
ing the principles Of the Republican party,
publican; but if the name Of Republican is
synonymous with chicanery and fraud,
then I amino Republican. hope to hear
every member on this floor in the interest
of cOnciliation, and l trust that the
resolution will be adopted. / believe that
rightfuIly the Republicans are entitled, by
force of numbers, to this House, to the
Senate and to the executive; but. for the
sake of having peace, l wish to see con.
ciliatory policy adopted.
Mr.. Demas asked if the gentleman from
would be willing to have his
contestant from Natchitoches take his seat
On this floor.
Mr.. Pierson said that if the Committee on
should report adversely to him he
would be willing to vacate.
Mr.. Sartain said that at the commence
nent Of the session the Democrats had an
opportunity to obtain the organization of
the House, but that they had chosen to act |
Unfairly and had been defeated. He did |
lot think they were entitled to any consid-
ration at the hands OF the Republican |
,arty.
Mr.. Mathews said that from remarks of |
gentlemen he should infer that Republican |
on this floor had done an |
INJUSTICE to the Democrats, which was not !
he fact. They withdrew of their own free |
will, and their seats were open to them.
Any compromise which might be made
hOuld originate with the Democratic mem
ers. He would like to see an adjust
nent. but he believed that it was
now. He derived from the tes-
imon7 before the congressional committee
he opinion that the Democrats would not
unless it was in such shape
8 would place the Republican party in the
ight of having committed q wrong. They
we're simply attempting to make political
apital for the campaign Of 1876. Their
arty was not one of reform. They did not
i've them political capital. He was de-
idedly unwilling to vote for resolution
t this nature.
MIR. Triplet made few remarks In ad-
ocacy Of conciiiatOry action. He wanted
, see the State restored to condition of
armony and good feeling.
Mr.. Ray said he was willing to go as far
2 any man in this State to conciliate the
,eling ut present existing between the two
,is House they come prepared to stand by
1e law; but the Democrats utterly disre-
arded all forms of law. Republican Rep
were compelled by an armed
'rce OF serce ants-at-arms to recognize
Mr.. Witt as presiding officer
the House. The spectacle was seen of
rawn pistols and bowie knives for the
arpose of intimidating members. Let
le Democrats come into this House
they desire. Lett them be sworn
by the Speaker of this House-the
wful Speaker. We will join with them
measures of reform. His friend, Mr.
unsaker, had said that unless g. compro-
lee was had the members on this floor {
Guild not dare to return to their homes.
e was born in tie parish of East Feliciana. I
was his home. He had never known any
her home, and when his term expired he
ould return there. He had no objection !
a caucus being held between members
/ the outside of the House. He would be
ad TO see an adjustment in that way. Butt