The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-25
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he would be elsGbeu, Uut Deohuss Va sts
conservative views OF the nominee ana
llis great ability.
senator Wakefield tRep.) said he
would vote blank because he had al
rendv voted for United States Senator
and could not consistently vote for one
again. ,n,.,,., a.,a
he also would vote blank for tho same
Ts.Gov. Hahn said that II II were pos
sible to elect u good Republican he
would assist in doing 30. but that y us
impossible.. He then referred 10 the
ability dspsyea sn ey 1uag a AHA sP9a tbat nj
though he did not like his political
uotlrae OF the last ten years, no was now
assured of Judge Bpotford's .eonserva..
tism by his friends, and therefore would
Fx.Goyernor warmoth said that In
order that the vote for Judge bpol1ord
might be unanimous he would vote tol
him. The Republican party seemed
dIsbanded, and the grand operation 81
uniftentioa seemed TO be manllestlhs ie-
General Young. Of Claiborne. moved
that COMMITTEES Of one from the Senate
md two from the House be appointed
Ia inform Judge Spoiford Of his election.
Tha number was increased to two
from the Senate and three from the
House on motion Of Senator Robinson;
Senators Robinson and Allan ana
Representatives Young. Stewart ana
MeMillen were appointed. as such q
committee, who sought Judge SpoHora
and returned with him.
Lieutenant Governor WIFI, address
ing Judge spofford, said
s'Sir, out of one hundred and fifty three
votes cast for United States Senator for
the tel IN beginning on the 4th OF March,
1877, YOU received one hundred and forty,
or nearly twice Us many as were neCes-
cary TO elect you.
'sNow, gentlemen of tho General As.
aembIy. ] have the honor OF Introducing
to you tho Hon. Henry M. Spofford.
Senator elect"
Judge spoiIord spoke somewhat 10 follows:
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Repre-
eentHtves.
Verbs are inadequate TO express my gratitude
81 the confidence you have placed III me. The
compliment ID enhanced by the fact that your
PARTY triumph has been characterized by no
bitterness, and the fact that you had before you
the names Of 20 many distinguished gentlemen
who might have served you better than mysef..
II will BIO my endeavor 10 show my gratitude
by INV aets better than Il can be proved by words.
When coneider the vast responsibility resting
upon me al this time, can feel no citation: feel
rather like invoking that power higher than the
power of man that may enable me TO do aome
thing TO revive the ancient glefieH OF Louisians
In accepting, IL In with profound thanks for tile
support or Republican members who have 30
literally east their votes for me. shsil take The
resolutions that have been adopted ~ my letter
OF Instructions from the people OF the state
These are In harmony with my conviction Of the
interests Of all the people OF the United states.
Gentlemen, my hearts desire and prayer 10 God
~ tAt,x tltn rtanu Az
peace, and even that Tho bitter paat should DO far
away, and, II Il be possible peace be foreyermore
Judge spoiiord. IN conclusion, alluded to the
fact that tho fullness of time hsd come at last
whom 10 was well to understand that wo are TO
endeavor TO eliminate seetionalism from politics,
and carry out the grand policy OF peace by doing
all we can TO make that policy triumphant.
Whatever ability no had should be faithfully do
voted 10 the redemption OF our pledges to the
Tbe remarks OF Judge spofford, Of which the
above ID but skeleton, were delivered with the
most impressive eloquenoe, aud elected the
warmest appreciation from the members OF the
General Assembly and the dense crowd IN the
lobby OF all parties, many OF whom assembled tho
platform to pay thor respects to the distinguished
Senator.
\ Judge Spof1ord, In conclusion, alluded
to the fact that the fulness OF time had
come Mt last when IL was well to under
stand that we are to endeavor to elimi-
nate sectionalism from politics, and
carry out the grand policy Of peace by
doing oil we can to make that policy
triumphant. Whatever ability he had
should be faithfully devoted to the re-
demption OF our pledges to the people
OF Louisiana.
The remarks OF Judge Spofford, OF
which the above Is but a skeleton. were
delivered with the most impressive
eloQuence, and received the warmest
appreciation from the members or the
General Assembly and the dense crowd
In the lobby OF all parties, many of
whom assembled the platform to pay
their respects to the distinguished
Senator.
On motion Of Senator Allan, the joint
session adjourned sine die.
The House having resumed its sepa-
rate session, Mr.. Ryland asked for and
obtained permission to withdraw the
pending resolution, saying that he was
informed that similar resolution had
already been passed by the General AS
sembly.
COMMITTEE SERVICE.
Mr.. Jonas, OF Orleans, chairman OF
the Judiciary Committee, reported Ia
vorably on House bill to authorize Mil
ton p. Dooley to sue the State.
Mr.. Washburn, of Morehouse, chair.
man Of the Committee on Lands and
Levees, reported by substitute on Senate
bill No. 155, repeating an act creating
State Board Of Engineers.
Mr.. Toler, OF Richland, reported ad;
versely to the bill.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr. Brown, Of Jefferson, gave notice
that at some future day he would intro
duce bill relative to private markets
also, a bill relative to Improvements in
jefferson; also, a bill to locate the seat
OF Justice of Jefferson.
A communication was received from
the Governor, informing the House that
he had signed several bills originating
in that body.
regular CALENDAR. |
House bill No. 800, an act for the re- |