The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-04
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
- OF THE -
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

OF THE
New ORLEANS, Friday, May 2, 1879.

i Eleventh Days PrOcee dtngs.
New ORLEANS, Friday, May 2, 1870
The Convention was called to order ut l
o'clock .. m. Present: Hon. l.. A. Witt, Pres
ident, and LOO members.
Absent: Messrs Augustin, Benham, Bulow,
Davidson j. D., Dckerson, ella. Howell, Kirk
man. Mentz, Semmes. Stevenson, Warmoth,
Young d.
Prayer was offered by the Rev ]. T. David
son, OF Claiborne
i The journal Of May was approved,
1 The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Lagan, chairman Of the Committee on Com
tingent Expenses:
Resotred. That the State Treasurer be in
Strueted to pay the warrants Issued Tor the
expenses OF this Convention from any general
fund moneys In the treasury for the year
1879
i The rules were suspended and the resolution
adopted.
i Mr.. Gardner offered the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas. the practice Of carrying con-
ceaed weapons has taken an extension detri-
mental, to d great extent, to the security OF
all citizens throughout this State; and
i Whereas, the penalties In said cases are not
heavy enough to prevent carrying concealed
weapons; therefore be 1t
lGGaDIUgN, IUHL UIllS SoHNSDhtUH ItCOul~
mends to the next General Assembly that any
person or persons found carrying concealed
weapons, throughout this State except duly
commissioned conseryators of the peace, will
be liable TO fine not less than five hundred
($50o) dollars. OF to imprisonment for two
/ years In the State Penltentiary, or both, at
the discretion OF the courts
Lies over.
Mr.. Bell offered the following resolution:
| Resolved That In order to ascertain the
annual cost for the maintenance OF the gov
eminent Of the city Of New Orleans under
the various forms since the act OF consolida-
ton In 1862. the Mayor Is requested to furnish
for the information of the Committee on City
| Affairs the following:
An annual statement OF the expenditures
Of the government, exclusive or the interest
on the bonded debt from 1859 to 1856.
The annual amount OF interest on the
bonded debt paid during same period
i The yearly amount Of the city officers pay
roll for the same period OF time.
i Also payments Of the same nature under
the charter Of 1856, from the year 1856 to 1861.
And payments Of the same kind under the
military bureau system, from 1862 to 1866.
And again under the charter system from
1866 to April 4, 1870
The annual cost under the present form of
government Of the executive, surveyor and
each administrative department from April
Also the annual amount of bonded interest
paid during same period.
Lies over.
il Mr. Demas offered the following resolution:
Whereas, the agricultural interests OF the
State Of Louisiana consist, principally, In its
saccharine products; and.
4 Whereas, the actual schedule Of duties col
lected by the United States on all imported
sugars is detrimental to the development Of
the most vital Southern resources; therefore
be 1t
i RESOLVED, that we the people OF Louisiana,
IN nd n
ly petition our representatives In Congress
to pass such laws as will secure the abolish
ment Of duties on all sugars, refined. loaf,
lump, crushed, powdered. pulverized or gram
ulated in the State Of Louisiana.
Bet further res0lyed, That we most respect
fully recommend from our Representatives In
Congress the passage Of such a law as to dou-
BILE the actual schedule of duties on ali import
according to color by Dutch standard n094-9,
2O77 81 as well as on all sugars retined-loaf.
lump, crushed, powdered pulverized or grail
ulated u099, 2077 1101. and 1104. 2077-8).
Lies over.
Mr.. Simon offered the following resolution
Whereas, the taxpayers are anxious to as
certain the rate Of taxation which will be
levied hereafter In the State under the forth
coming constitution: be it
i RESOLVED, That the Convention shall first
proceed to adopt and establish an ordinance
fixing the rate and limit OF taxation on the
value of property In the State before it pro-
ceeds to consider any other subject relative to
taxation on State debt.
q Lies over.
Mr. Noguez offered the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, for several years past, the news
papers published in the city Of New Orleans
and State OF Louisiana have continuously and
persistently denounced monOpolies OF every
AUTOMATICALLY the State Lottery Com
| S1a,1c bfnl.h w Nov,u md
New Orleans Gas Light Company-as net
having complied with their chartered obliga-
lions, and having usurped unauthorized pow
, ers: therefore, be 1t
lions and Corporate Rights of this Conven-
ton be and are hereby instructed to investi-
gate the working and affairs Of the State Lot
terry Company, the Slaughter house Com
that they have power to send for papers and
persons, and to administer oaths; and that
they report the result to this Convention
without unnecessary delay.
Lies over.
RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TABLE.
The resolution of Mr.. Long, relative to the
appointment of committee on labor, was
lost.
The resolution OF Mr.. Allan, relative to the
introduction OF political resolutions and dis
cussions, was taken up.
An amendment was offered by Mr.. Suther-
lin, which was accepted by Mr.. Allan.
The resolution as amended, with further
amendment proposed by Mr.. Cunningham,
was referred to the Committee on Rules.
The resolution Of Mr.. King, respecting the
duties OF the Convention, was laid upon the
table.
The resolution of Mr.. Bienvenu, respecting
+ the repeal of act No. 80 Of 1877, by which the
Board Of Health was reorganized was taken
up z@... .@. ..-@
Mr.. OFT offered a substitute, as follows:
3 Whereas, this Convention has been called
, for the sole purpose Of framing a constitu-
ton, which, when adopted, will have the
effect of annulling all legislation conflicting
. with its provisions.