The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-08

No choice and the Senate withdrew.
The Port Warden bill Was again taken
up by the House.
Mr.. VOORHEES, explained that this was
the same presented In the last Legisla-
ture. It reduced the wardens one-half,
the total expenses nearly one-half
and did away with the compulsion OF
masters to have their vessels inspected,
and generally to do away with one of the
drawbacks to commerce.
The bill was passed finally. A motion
to reconsider was followed by motion
to lay on the table, which was carried.
House bill 135, to amend article 1852
OF the Revised Statutes, relative to har-
Dor masters, was taken up on motion of
Mr.. VOORHEES,, and passed finally.
Mr.. Lyons, of East Feliciana, chair
man OF the Committee on Corporations,
reported favorably on House bill incor-
porating the Mississippi, Terre-aux-
Bgufs and Lake Railroad Company.
Mr.. Bowden, of Franklin, called up
House bill Nc. 143, to amend and re-en-
act section 6s3 OF the Revised Statutes,
relative to corporations.
The bill is like the old law in every
particular except that it's operation ex-
tends to the cooperative and Changers
stores. The bill passed finally, and
motion to reconsider was laid on the
table.
Mr.. Lyons, of East Feliciana, In the
chair.
Mr.. Leonhard, of Orleans, by consent,
introduced bill to repeal, to amend
and re-enact article 644 Of the Code of
Practice and to repeal act 70 Of 1876 and
act 80 OF 1879, etc.
The House bill relative to taxing
lands in Lafourche parish for drainage
purposes, was called up by Mr.. Billieu
and passed finally.
creating an additional justice Of the
peace for the parish of Orleans, and
providing for the appointment and cleo.
ton OF a justice Of the peace and con-
stable for the upper districts Of the
parish. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
By Mr.. Kidd, of Jackson, by consent -
A bill providing that the warrants of
the census takers of 1875 shall be receiy-
able for the taxes of that year. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Barbin, OF Avoyelles, by con-
sent-A bill creating two additional
justices OF the peace wards for Avoy-
elles, and giving the Sixth and Seventh
The bill was passed finally.
By Mr.. Bell, OF Orleans, by consent
House bill No. 104, bill to amend and
re- enact an act incorporating the Fac |
tors Warehouse Bank. Referred to the |
Committee onBanks.
BY Mr.. Lea, of st. Helena; by con-
sent-A bill authorizing judges to issue
rules on application for Injunction and |
try the same in chambers. Referred to |
the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Washburne, of Morehouse, by
con sent-A bill amending sections sis |
TERED to the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Jonas. Of Orleans, by con-
sent--A bill providing for an appro-
priation to pay - Maclin for wood |
and coal supplied to the State House |
md other government buildings in 1875 |
and 1876. Referred to the Committee |
IN Claims.
BY Mr.. Sellers, of Union, by consent
4 bill to fix the salary of the private
secretary Of the Governor, and to pro-
7ide for the mode Of paying the same. i,
Referred to the Committee on Retrench-
nent and Reform.
House bill 1853, the bill recognizing
he Board Of Health was taken up, and
he question Of giving the board the |
control OF the office of Recorder OF
Births, Marriages and Deaths.
The proposition of Mr.. VOORHEES, of
he previous day to strike out this sec
ion gave rise to a lively debate between
dessrs. VOORHEES,, Leeds and AIdipe for
triking out, and Messrs. Ryland.
3ridger and Huntington against,
me former arguing strongly against !