The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1879-05-01


that the Committee on the judiciary be In
creased TO twenty-one members.
On the motion VI Mr.. Robertson the vote by
which the Convention ordered to be laid upon
the table the resolution authorizing the Pres
ident TO appoint tan additional assistant tu
The Secretary, competent reading clerk, \
was feconeidered.
Mr.. Robertson moved that the President l,e
authorized TO appoint an additional assistant
to the Secretary o competent reading clerk
ut D salary Of two dollars and half per day
The motion prevailed
Mr.. Poche, Oh behalf OF the judiciary Com
mittee, moved that leave be granted said com
lnittee to employ clerk, at a salary Of two
dollars and fifty cents day for the time &C.
tsially employed.
Leave was granted.
Mr. Breen offered resolution relative TO
the printing Of rules
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By Mr.. Mculoln-
Feaolred, That the resolution adopting the
minutes uf Friday, April 25 1879. be reconsd-
cred, and that the entry upon the third col
uInn dig printed, be amended by striking out
the rarne u Mr.. McG Holm. as. the presenter Of
the petition Ut contest by u. j ) Kennedy of the
seat uf Lawrence Roach.
The motions 10 reconsider and amend were
carried, and the minutes for that day were
readupted as amended.
By Mr.. Claiborne
Reaolred. That all State and parish officers
shall serve out their constitutional terms and
Until their successors shall be duly qualified,
excepting In cases where the Office has been
abolished by this Convention.
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by Mr.. Denis
quested 10 furnish this Convention with d
detailed statement Of oil amounts paid OH
account OF interest on bonds from the years
1860 to 1873, inclusive, also. for statement of
the yearly appropriations for each 81 .said
years under which said payments have been
made.
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BY Mr.. pinchback
Whereas the constitution of the United
States declares that Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment Of religion
on prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and
the constitution of the State of Loui siana
also declares that every person has the natn-
ral right to worship God according To the die
tAtea Of his conscience; and whereas, the
Mayor Of the city of New Orleans has d.
rected the chief Of police Of said city to inter-
fere with the constitutional rights of GER
tain class Of citizens In regard TO their re-
iigious privileges as will appear by the fore
going order
no the Preacher of =- Church on
street.
Your attention Il called To the following
order.
OFF1cE CHrRF or Police
April ~. 1879.
10 all Stations:
Commanding officers are hereby instructed
ID notify the preachers Of the various eolored
churches in your precinct that services when
ever held must terminate at 10 o'clock y. M;
under no circumstance must they be allowed
b hold services after that hour. Afidavits
must be made against preachers violating
this order for disturbing the peace.
oes u. N. BOYLAN,
Chief Of Police
BE IL fesofred, That special committee Of
iiye members of this Convention be appointed
by the President to investigate the circum
stances leading to the issuance OF this extra
ordinary order, and to recommend such
action In the premises, by the Convention as
may be necessary to protect said class OF
citizens In their constitutional rights
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by Mr.. Stevenson, OF Iherville--
hsesoived, That the Committee on tho Judi
ciary inquire into the feasibility Of prohibit
Tag by law monopolies. Of all kinds; also,
combinations In all trades. professions and
oallings: also all rings Of whatever nature
or for whatever object TO the end that the
people, who are the real sovereigns, may be
unrestricted In their daily ayocations. and
their will be made known on all subjects per-
taining to their safety, welfare and happi-
ness.
BE IL further reselred That said commit
tee inquire II there is any statute of the
United States, or of this State, In force, that
prohibits minorities from Arbitrarily usurp-
ing the rights and privileges of maiorities.
Bet further fesolted, That said committee
inquire II there is any portion or district OF
the State not represented. by reason Of any
ring Or other combination, In this Convention,
now assembled for the purpose of provision
ally forming an organic law or constitution,
under which the whole people expect and
hope to live In peace and harmony.
BE II futtheF fesotied. That said commit
tee report as early as convenient.
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The petitions OF merchants and citizens or
NeW orleans asking the repeal of the law ap-
proved March IA. 1870, creating the State
Doard OF Health, and to declare the Cover
nss proclamation quarantining the city of
and void. 80 - n ~ oe 1'uii
uas,sa s..etsea 20 the Committee On Ouarantsne
A.slsh ea and State Medicine.
- tesolation Of Mr.. Howell ooncerpin,
~ sa1on. was taken up and referred ~ TIA
..ee rs. on Taxation, Equalization ana
Inc resolution Of Mr.. Phelps. relative ~,
conference with the holders Of bonds 81 ~
0tafe 81 Louisiana, residing here or ahraa.,
ana all other creditors of the Stata 49,
taken up 'e' "as
Mr. Blanchard moved that the resolution
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