Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-10
TIE SENATE.

THE SENATE.
TUESDAY, December 6, 1881.
The Senate was called to order at
12 o'clock by the Hon. w. A. Robert
son. Twenty-Five Senators answered
roll call.
The reading Of the minutes was
dispensed with.
The resignation Of Mr.. John A.
Smith as Assistant Secretary was
read, and on motion Of Senator Mars
ton, accepted.
Mr.. Parlange gave notice that he
would introduce o bill continuing
the unfinished business Of the last SEES
sion of the Senate.
Senator Walton introduced q bill,
of which previous notice had not
been given, providing for the trans
fer of ascertain balance now in the
State treasury to the credit Of the
levee aed drainage fund, to the credit
Of the general engineer fund, for levee
purposes.
Mr.. Marston's resolution, that the
representative of each of the daily
papers reporting the proceedings Of
the Senate be paid, at the close Of the
session, the sum Of $50; and that no
extra compensation or increase Of
salary be allowed to any employee Of
the Senate, was then read.
Mr.. Marston explained that he de-
sired the Senate to settle this ques-
ton at once, and not wait until the
close Of the session, as has been the
custom heretofore. He considered
that for the arduous labor devolving
upon the reporters and the great ben
eft derived by the Senate from the
publicity given its proceedings in the
daily newspapers, it was but just that
they 1.-THE reporter) should be recom-
pensed. At any rate he wished the
Senate to commit itself on this ques-
ton.
1t was decided to consider the reso-
luton separately.
Mr.. Foster wanted the first portion
of the resolution referred to the Fl
nance Committee.
This was opposed by Messrs. Mars
ton and Perry for the reasons given.
Mr.. Foster then devoted some time
| to the subject. Admitting the impor-
lance of the measure, he thought it
was premature; besides, there might
not be sufficient money to meet extra
| compensation Of this kind. He said
| if the Finance Committee was object
| ed to, the question could be referred
! to % special committee, whose duty it
| would be to confer with the represen-
tatives of the press. 1t was possible,
Mr.. Foster said, that this proffcr OF
! money to the gentlemen Of the press
might offend them; they might refuse
to accept it, knowing the impoverish
ed condition Of the State. Therewas
no more patriotic gentlemen; their
love Of this grand old State and her
welfare cannot be doubted. All these
| things should be considered.
At the conclusion of this speech a
vote was taken on Mr.. Fosters mo-
ton to refer to the Finance Commit
tee.
It was decided not to refer.
The resolution was then amended
that the representatives shall not re-
ceive more than $50 each, and adopt
| ed.
The second portion of the resolu-
ton was also adopted.
Mr.. Pollock's printing bill was read
a second time and referred to the
Committee on Printing.
On motion of Mr.. Walton, the SEN
ate then adjourned until to-day at l2
o'clock.
The House was called to order at
noon, Speaker Ogden in the chair and
seventy-fye members present.
Representative Allan was granted
leave Of absence because Of sickness
in his family. !.
A communication was received from
the Secretary Of State, announcing
the election Of Judge w. A. Seay to
fill the vacancy in the representation
from the parish of Caddo created by
tie death Of the late Representative,
r. G. Grain. Judge Seay appeared