The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-27

Mr.. Matthews gave part Of the time allowed
him by the rules to Mr.. Stewart. OF Feliciana
who spoke long and discursively on tho sublec
! Of Impeachment
dressed the Chair exeitedIy. His manner was
domineering. and in exchanging remarks will
the Speaker, be mt. g. said: Il shall form my
| The Speaker directed the Sergeant at Arms Il
bring Mr.. Graeien to the bar Of the House foI
Contempt; tApplause from the Democratic
One OF the Assistant sergeants-a Arms
Mr. Johnson. promptly arrested Mr.. Gracien and
made a lengthy explanation, aisclaiming any
i9tention o. treating the CHAIR with dsresped
s that sa6 Be- S bad been
The Speaker ordered his release. and he had
been few seconds In his seat, when Mr.. Dupre
above. quoted. demanded that he should BE-
brought to the bar again 70 purge himself Who'll
~ Of his contempt TO the Chair and TO the House
MED that be designed disrespect for the Chair OF
disregard Of the honor OF the House. limiting in
a subtle and obscure manner that suspicion Of
prejudice against his color and his political
quoted AGAINST him, Ter which he apoiogizsd.
Messrs. Dupre and Wiltz moved that he be ex-
cused, and Nj. Hahn backed the motion with a
speech highly complimentary to the general be-
havior Of the member. The motion was una
Them" The notion .S 81 ar Matthews was then tabled
| yeas So nays a.
| At half past .. on motion Of Mr.. Wilt the Ser
Reant- nj Arms was directed to allow no mem
bers to leave, and to bring in absentees.
After great deal Of 'filibustering" on the part
ss to H. WHO 5 5o s
committee. mt twenty minutes after 8, succeeded
In putting the House in possession of the report
ten minutes OF i before Mr.. Witt had an oppor-
tunity to move that the minority report signed
by Messrs. Levissee and Demas. and the ma
jorty report, together with the resolution accom-
panying Ii. be- printed in the journal and lie over
under the rules. The motion prevailed.
Subioined are the reports:
THE MAJORITY REPORT.
To the Honorable Speaker and Members of the
House Of Representatives:
The special committee appointed by the House
TO investigate the conduct OF Wm Pitt Kellogg.
TO ascertain whether he has committed high
crimes and misdemeanorS in Office while dis
charging the duties Of Governor Of the State Of
louisiana. respectfully beg leave to report:
he said INV VIM Rsoss while aSs as
ernor Of the State OF Louisiana. has committed
many violations. In his official capacity, in ex-
stitution and laws OF the State Of Louisiana. and
do submit the following preamble and resolu,
tons for the consideration OF the House, and
recommend their adoption
Whereas, testimony taken by committee OF
this House discloses the fact that VIM. Pitt KEEL
aaa az ba % ne M ad
Office in the month OF October, 1874. and in the
month OF January, 1875. at and IN the parish O
Orleans. did aid and abct. and was accessory be-
fore the fact. to double crime against the State
OF Louisiana, the laws and constitution thereof.
in procuring the withdrawal OF money from the
state Treasury without any lawful warrant for
so doing. and in causing it to be taken from a
fund set apart by the constitution and laws to
The Int rest On ns .bs boads
TSi and a eonoas sa. WITH R5
the honor OF the State and its BODYBUILDING
creditors, was accomplished by means of the
power which his official position as Governor
gave him over the State Treasurer who, as the
evidence shows, was very reluctant to violate the
law and only did so at the pressing instigation
and importantly Of the said VIM. r. Kellogg.
:. And. whereas. many OF the Democratic and
Conservative members OF this House feel bound
In good faith by the terms OF the adjustment
known as the Wheeler e9mpromise. not TO dis
turb the said VIM. Pitt Kellogg for official mis-
conduct occurring anterior to the fourteenth day
Of April. 1875; and, whereas. your COMMITTEES
find upon Investigation that said VIM Pitt kcl-
him by the constitution and laws Of Louisiana
while discharging and exercising the tunctIons
OF said office OF Governor and In violation o. the
and his official oath as Governor OF the state OF
Louisiana. since and subsequent 70 the i4th day
HIGH crimes and msdemeanors in Office against
the laws, the constitution and the people OF the
State Of Louisiana.
the State OF Louisiana. that VIM: T.. Kellogg.
Acting Governor of the State of Louisiana. be
and Is hereby impeached for high crimes and
mlsdemeanors in Office. committed against the
constitution and laws OF the state OF Louisiana
Resolved by the House Of Representatives OF
m ne o. 81 the Hoae Se by the
Speaker to go to the Senate OF the state OF Louis
lana. and at the bar thereof impeaeh VIM. I
Office, committed since April IL. 1875 and ac-
quaint the Senate that the House of Representa-
tives will In due time exhibit particular articles
Of impeachment against him. and that the com
mittee demand that the Senate take order for the
appearance Of said VIM. p. Kellogg to answer to
Resolved, That q committee of five be appoint
ed by the Speaker thereof to prepare and pre-
sent for the consideration Of the House articles
~ impeachment against William Pitt Kellogg
acting Governor OF the State OF Louisiana. for
high crimes and misdemeanors in Office. and
that they be authorized and empowered to send
for persons and papers in furtherance Of their
Respectfully submitted
JOHN YOUNG Chairman
LOUIS A. Wilt,
f. G. KIDD.
W. Il. KoUNT
JAMES JEFFRIEs.
THE MINORITY REPORT.
NEW ORLEANS Feb 2s. 1876
To tho Hon. the Speaker and members of the
House of Representatives.:
Just previous TO the adjournment Of the House
yesterday the undersigned were designated by
pointed In pursuance Of the following resolution
move mai n cOmmittee Oh seven DC ap-
pointed by the Speaker to investigate what
charges. il any there are. against w, L. Kellogg
demanding his impeachment. and that they re-
port as early as practicable"
Late last evening we were informed that the
committee would meet at 91f O'Clock this morn
ing sharp. In the meantime the Governor adj
dressed TO the committee in writing the follow
ing request:
II respectfully request to be informed when
your COMMITTEES proposes to enter upon this in
vestigation. in order that may appear in per-
son or by counsel. as provided by section 1889.
Revised Statutes.
The majority OF the committee refused to ac-
cede to his request. As members Of the commit
tee we demanded an opportunity to investigate
the charges made. This has been denied Us.
The manner In which the resolution for the APP
pointment of tho committee was sprung yester-
day in the House and forced through without
the requisite suspension OF the rules, and all the
proceedings had hereunder. appear to US alto !
gether unjustifiabie and as indicating a deter |
mination on the part Of the majority. without re-
gard TO precedent, parliamentary law or consti- |
tuition OF the State, or common justice. TO at |
tempt to inaugurate resolution in order to sub |
vert government.
The resolution adopted on yesterday calls for /
an investigation as to the charges against w. T. /
Kellogg but no investigation has been had; not |
one word Of testimony OF any kind whatever has |
been adduced. Nevertheless the committee have |
determined by majority to make report to the |
House. charging the Governor with high crimes |
and misdemeanors in Office and asking for the /
n fffae tn him the |