New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-04
and great deal of time was consumed be-
lore any result was arrived at

and great deal of time was consumed be-
| fore any result was arrived at
While the call of the roll was progressing
p communication was received froua The
! Senate, announcing the final passage by
| that body of the general appropriation bill.
| as reported by the conference committee
Mr Lane offered resolution providing
that the contestants from Lincoln. Cata-
houla and other parishes, and the third
and fourth wards of Orleans, be sw orn in
as members.
No quorum voted on the motion to srs-
pe1d the rEies. the vote heieg l9 yeas to -
nays.
Fir. i'ierson arose and stated that Mr.
McAlpine, the Democratic member froG,
vernon, was present, ana desired to be
sworn Ii as member. After McAlpine
had been sworn in the House broke ou5 in
cheers.
A committee was sent 20 tho Senate to
inquire when that body would be- ready
to adjourn.
During the time the UouEe was waiting
for action on the part Of tho Senate eonsio-
Mr, 6ouer called on the Speaker to re-
spond to the complimentary resolution
adopted during the session
A message was received from the Senate
announcing the passage By that body of
House bill No. l63, the city assessment bill.
Mr.. Stewart said that. as author of the
resolution, he desired TO say that the
Speaker would carry with him to his home
the respect and confidence OF the members.
lie referred To the great change which had
been wrought by the reconstruction laws
and contrasted the7 past with the present.
and credited the Speaker with having ac-
compished much for the cause Of Repub.
licanism. His remarks closed with high
tribute to the Speaker.
Speaker Hahn replied as follows:
Gentlemen Of the 1iOuse-As it will soon
be my duty to declare the House adjourned
sine die, permit me to say few parting
words.
We assembled under peculiarly disturb.
ing Influences, and our labors have been
performed in the midst Of troublesome
government at Washington and our 10.
mestic inqnietude.
That, under such circuns tances we shOnld
have those occasional disorders which more
or less characterize large parliamentary
bodies everywhere was to be expected, but
notably have you distinguished Yourselves.
IS reputable Representatives, in the expnl.
slot OF a member of your own body whose
conduct was unbecomiug tbs dignity of
d delberative assembly. with the
exception on that occasion, il is a
source OF pride 10 me to be- ablo to
congratulate YOU upon your decorous be-
havior. ard st the same time to eongratu-
late tho people upon the industry and zeal
with which you have considered the public
welfare. There are some measures 10 which
0id not concur, but ! feel it duty in-
cum 0ent on me, as We are about TO return
- oar homes, 10 bear witness to the pre-
va!'ing desire for the public good eyinced
III the reforms you have passed
With the work you have done, il i. yonr
privilege to challenge comparison With any
House convened since reconstruction, and
to show the world that an era Of i,1iprovi-
dent and often corrupt legislation has at
last been terminated and given place to
purer and more patriotic government.
L believe represent the general s2ati. |
Ineat Of the iloase III expressing my regrets
that We had rot, IN our aims st reform, the !
aid Of the respectable and intelligent bodv
OF gentlemen who have thought proper 10 |
absent themselves during the session
ihanking you sincerely for your indul- !!
Eenco 10 me Is your presiding officer, for |
the aid you have given tEe and for the |
courtesy which has marked our intercourse, |
row declare the House adjourned sine die !