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have this question settled by legislation au-
thorizing such suits.

have this question settled by legislation au-
thorizing such suits.
NoTARTEs IN NEW ORLEANS.
direct your attention to section 2521 Of the
Revised Statutes. find 1t difficult to ascer
tain whether the limit mentioned in that sec
fion has been reached or not, and desire such
legislation as will enable me to act advisedly.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
The report of this board will be submitted
t. YOU. Its affairs have been managed to the
great good of the State and credit OF It's
members The recommendations made by 1t
are submitted to your careful consideration,
especially that having reference to local
boards In the country.
CHARITY HOSPITAL.
The report of this institution Is now IN the
hands of the printer, and makes an exhibit
which entities the board to the thanks OF the
people OF the State.
INsArE MISUNDERSTANDING FOR THE DEAF
AND DUMB-INsTITUTIoN FOR THE BLIND.
The situation and wants of these various
state charitable institutions will, am GER
tain. receive your careful consideration
The Insane Asylum is In great need OF
clothing and bedding; 1t should be at once
supplied. The parishes from which persons
are sent to these institutions should be direct
M to provide the necessary travelling ex-
penses.
J In connection with these institutions l sug-
Uest Ii would be well TO amend as FAR as prac-
ticable the laws making the Governor ex-
r,fJ;cio president Of boards and institutions OF
various kinds. 1t Is utterly Impossible ior
him to attend properly to these different
duties whilst the fact Of his being noml-
nally president has the effect OF causing
divided responsibility which do not believe
Ia beneficial to the public.
IMMIGRATION
The Board of Immigration report TO me
chat they are receiving constantly applica-
zion for information which has been hitherto
supplied at private expense :
In view of the Importance Of this subject,
Invoke such appropriation as may enaoie
them to carry on their work In TINS particu-
lar from public funds.
PARIS EXPOSITION.
Under the Joint resolution OF Congress am
authorized to recommend to the President
two commissioners to the approaching Paris
Exposition.
The many ties OF association and sympathy
1,v which the people of the Republic of France
are allied to our own, peculiarly recommend
the subject to your consideration, and sug-
gest such legislation as you may deem ap-
nronriate to aid the commissioners In the dis
charge of their duties.
Tcannot close without entering my solemn
protest against the recent action of majority
OF the United States Senate, under the 1orms
OF the constitution, in refusing to Louisiana
the representation In that body to which she
was entitled. by rejecting the claim to seat
therein Of the Hon. Henry NJ .Spofford, who was
elected by you in accordance with the constl-
ss,tion and laws of this State and OF the United
States, with exceptional unanimity.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
Which was read.
Onmotion of Mr.. Boatner one thousand copies
az the message were ordered printed for the
use Of the Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Burch it was ordered that
the various subjects contained in the Govern
ors message, and under specific headings, be
referred to their appropriate committees, and
that said committees be empowered to report
ON the said subjects by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Robertson leave of abb
senoe for ten days was granted to Senator
Steven.
On motion of Mr. White leave of absence
Tor five days was granted to Senator Bryant.
On motion of Mr.. Robertson the Senate then
adjourned until Thursday, January 10, 1873, at
: : eVNA ~ JOHN CLEGG, Secretary.