New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-12

AppOlnCe0 me.
Mr.. Walker presented substitute for the
motion of Mr.. Kidd. It recited tho asser'
ton that there was Vacancy in the United
States Senatorship, but alleged it was mex
pedient to proceed to an election.
Mr.. Kidd said he supposed Mr.. Walker's
substitute was simply Intended to put him
self on record, and therefore would not be
offended at motion to lay it ON the table.
which he then made.
Mr.. Ray inquired how Mr.. Walkers mo-
ton was to be considered-as resolution,
or what
Tie Speaker ruled it was not a resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Souer suggested that in that case all
that would have to be done would be to
strike out the word resolution" and insert
emotion" and thus do away with all resc-
lutions.
The Speaker stated that Mr.. Kidd had
moved to proceed to the election Of a Sena-
tor. Mr.. Walker had presented q snbsti-
tute, and it could be entertained without
suspension Of the rules.
At this point Mr. Keys arose to question
Of privilege, and desired to know If the re-
porter of the Times could exclude him from
his seat. There was some difficulty in un-
derstarding exactly what was the matter
with Mr. Keys, as lie did not know the
name of the reporter, but he described him
as bald headed nan with blue COAT,
who tried to prevent his entering the
House.
Mr.. Hahn considered it of vital import
ance that the House should take some action
to protect the Democratic Representative
from Terrebonne. It was very important
question. Here was difficulty between
two Democrats.
The Speaker stated he had directed the
sergeans-at-arms to preserve order.
Mr.. Lo we'll raised the point Of order that
Mr.. Walkers substitute could not be con-
sidered the same day as offered. II was an
order, referring to rule thirty-two, direct
ing orders to lie on the table one day. and
one of the most important orders that could
be entered on the journal.
Speaker Estilette sgain reviewed the
! question. Mr. Walkers substitute was not
a resolution, but it was in the nature Of an
| order, and more an order than q motion.
He read q portion of it and ruled that it
could not be considered without suspen-
| sion of the rules. Slr. Kidd's orig sinal mo-
ton was simply motion.
Mr., Matthews raised the point of order
| that Mr.. Kidd's motion was also an order,
| but WAS overruled.
Mr. Souer inquired how the chair ruled.
He said he did not understand what dis
| tinction the chair had made between q reso-
| luton and a motion.
Speaker Estilette said that he had ex-
| plained the difference, and if the gentle
| man from Avoyelles did not understand it
was his misfortune and not the fault of the
! chair.
Mr.. Matthews inquired whether there
was any documentary evidence showing
there was a vacancy from Louisiana in the
! United States Senate, and the Chair said
there was not.
The House then resolved TO proceed to
an election By a vote of Sc to 40.
A recess was then taken on motion OF Mr.
Kidd, amended by Mr.. Demas to 2:3o 2. M
| a motion to adjourn being lost.
| At that hour nearly all the Democratic
members assembled, but most of the seats
of the Republicans were vacant.
Mr.. Kidd said that in pursuance Of the
vote of the House he would nominate j. 3.
Eustis for United States Senator.
Mr.. Hahn said:
Nv friends of the Republican side have
| withdrawn from the House but an not
| frac,ious and am always disposed to bow to
! the will of the majority and submit to its
ruling. NV notion is that the House has
| no right to proceed to this election. The
| State Legislature, that has been recognized
! tbus far bv the national government, has
ALREADY elected Senator. l therefore
enter my protest against being compelled to
vote. as I am by remaining in the House.
As must vote must have candidate to
vota for and therefore must make q nomina-
tiop. A gentleman IN nv right euggests
the name of the Hon. Cain Sarta'n, of
|, Carroll. This ia q matter that must not be
triAed with. l understand the distin-
puisbed chairman of the Committee on
Federal Relations to decline the nomina
ton and / am therefore unwarranted
in using his name. But to be
serions am called to make q
pomination. That already made Is accept
able enough 80 far as the ability and integ-
r,ty of the gentleman are concerned His
interests are here in Louisiana; he Is a IAN
Of education and character. and in that
respect the Democratic party has done
we'll I could cay more of him II he were
not present. My nomination is James T.
Tall sferro, of Catahoula. Mr.: Speaker. Mr.
Tal;aferro ia native OF Virginia, brt came
here in early boyho0d, and has become
der tilted with the State, it's people ana Its
interests. Hs is an old man, his hair ia
white with honor, and there is NO stain in
his long course Of Official life. In ability and
infeprity he ia second to none. When the &C.
ceasion convention was called he was elected,
as were msj ority rs Union man, and stood
side BY side with Christian Roseiius. J.. Ad.
Rozier and other gallant and noble spirits
who were opposed to dividing this great
country into two parts. He was willing to
bow to the voice Of the people as Kepub-
iicsn-as Q true Amerioan-when it was
legally expressed. He was voting against
the accession that was thrust upon
the people of Louisiana against their
will and against their votes, for 90 II we'll
known Governor Moore took the matter
into his own hands and sent the militia to
Baton Ronge and the forts, ana seoeoeH tne
STATE before the convention met. Mr: Tsiia-
ferro. not only voted agaiuet the ordinance
of accession, but solitary and alone hled
protest against it and never signed it. HIS
views nav mot suit the majority OF this
House but thew show qualities OF AN inde.
nendenca not TO be crushed by caucuses. Ii
there were less intolerance in the county IL
would be better for it. The country Will
never thrive till every man may nave tne un-