New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

point was raised on statement in the Sem
ate that 1T was an insult and threat. Now.
you have done tho same thing. l will
never retaliate evil for evil. l have not
considered it my duty to identity myse Il
with the Republican party; my color is
enough. don't claim to have the legis-
lative knowledge and experience Of those
who have been returned here the second
and third time, but claim something of
common sense and patriotism and Justice
| and equity. and desire to record myself
against this resolution.
Mr.. uatthews, on motion to table, again
tried to get the floor but failed, and it was
only after Mr.. Gracien's motion was tabled
| that he was able to read the following pro-
test:
protest against this resolution. because
| its adoption was forced by the majority un-
der tie gag Of the previous question: and 1t
! ID a direct la-ult to the members OF the Sen
| ata. protest because it is intended
| AZ threat to force them to re
consider their action On the elec-
| .ion hili. protest, because it is Ely opiE-
| ion that if III attempt is made to carry out
| it. spirit, the death blow will be given to
! the passage OF al! measures Of reiOru; tnat
there viii bs . cessation OF all legis
! latIye business, even extending to
a;ions. rssce and order have Not
existed since 1861, before or after the re
| was {. Esturning Board, and they nave +
viii exist till the Democratic party secur q
| the political power of the State, and tn G
| poor Dlan il under the heel of ths oppressor,
! capit 1, or 1nu! the strong arm OF the gov
| erDfaen., ba oksd BY its millions Of liberty
| loving perpie Of this great country, en- to1ca
| them.
| After eevar&l motions and points Of order
were 81 Id by adverse rulings the Houae
! refused to allow the protes. to be filed.
| TIE order OF ths day, the report Of the
| committee en- the conduct of J1dge H.w-
kirs, was then taken up, and, after ruli7g G
IN L:s faver. Mr. Gracien was able to put a
statement from the minority before the
House AMI had it Inserted in the minutes
| tlr. Souer moyed to adopt the majority
| report, but yielded to Mr.. Lowell before
| calling the previous question.
| L;r. Lowe, said although Judge Hawkins
had been d personal friend and was mem
!! ber Of his party, he agreed with the ma ority
| report. Tie court had been created when
| the Legislature was all Republican, and two
court, had been abolished to make il. He
bad opposed Judge Hawkins appointment t.
aad had since tried to have him removed
| He detailed the court proceedings under the
| appropriation bill, the release of the injunc
ton in favor of General LoEgstreet, the St
] Marticsvi;ls Echo and the Homer Iliad; the
! refusa. Of the judge to release a precisely
| siIaiis: one on his application as counsel; the
| irregalarity Of the different writs of man
dauus en- tie Auditor and Treas urer; the
manner of Tie jacge toward him and othei
counsel. ana the fact the judges law firm
| still existed.
| The report was adopted, and Mr.. Souez
| then moved and carried Ii, address, direct
| ing the Governor to remove Judge Hawkin;
! from Office.
On Mr.. Baasley's motion, the House then
! adjourned.