The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE.

following is an extract 1roln tAo nfsS o"J
proceedings:
Speaker Ogden said he desired to say
a few words to the House in regard to the
re-assembling of that body. His remarks
were substantially as follows:
II congratulate you on our happy re-
udion, and the condition of the State,
which is free of discussions and disorders
1t is to be hoped that we meet faithfully
and sincerely DESTROYS of serving the best
interests of our great and beloved State.
In order to get through the business OF
legislation properly, it is absolutely nec-
essary to adhere strictly to the rules and
regulations laid down by parliamentary
usage. In this way can business be best
dispatched.
"Now word, personal to myself: l
was elevated to this position by the par
tial suffrages of the Democratic caucus at
the session. I have endeavored to dis
charge my duty faithfully and to the best
of my ability. Should the organization
entered into at the last session meet with
your approval, l can only promise to do
my duty as have.done-.it. hold, how
ever, to the Democratic doctrine, that the
Speaker of this House...f.derives his
authority from the vote of the ma
jority, and that the majority can
properly re-organize the body at any
time. If it is their desire l will take my
position on the floor as an humble men,
Der. The officers of parliamentary body
hold Office only at the will of the major
ity. Iexpress the views of the other off,
GERS of this body, who would consider re-
organization no personal reflection on
themselves"
Mr.. Ogden closed by thanking the
House again for their cooperation.
Mr.. Hunter, of Rapides, said he ex.
pressed the sentiment of the House in
saying that the Speaker had discharged
his duties to the best interests of the
State and assistedtthe Representatives in
their functions. No change was needed.
Mr.. Hunter has given notice that he
will introduce the following bills
An Act to repeal Act No. 63 Of 1884, en-
titled Gan Act to provide for the punish
ment Of the crime and offense Of attempt
ing to extort money or any property, OF
valuable thing, through or by means of
threats, threatening letters or communi-
cation, or by means of other unlawful
acts or devices"
Also, to repeal Act No. 81 of 1884, enti-
tied an "Act for the punishment of the
offense and crime of malicious threaten
ing or threats, malicious sending Of threat
ening letters, ETC."
Also, bill entitled "An act to provide
for the erection of a statne of Mr.. George
Peabody, of Massachusetts, in the hall of
statuary in the Capitol at Washington,
by all the States which have been bene-
ficiaries of the Peabody Fund"
Also, an Act to regulate public educa-
ton in the State of Louisiana, to provide
a revenue for the same, to impose certain
penalties, and to repeal all laws in con-
flict with this act.
| Also, an Act to require railway compa-
MES operating lines Of railway in this
State to fence both sides of their tracks;
providing that in suits instituted by own
ers Of stock killed by railway trains the
burden of proof shall be upon the compa-
ny, and not..upon the owner of stock, and
requiring railway companies to pay full
value for all stock and animals killed,
and providing the manner of ascertaining
} the value of such stock and animals.
Also, an Act making an appropriation
to rebuild the burned college building
near Alexandria; appointing commission
ers to let out the contracts for and to su-
.. perintend the rebuilding; to provide fol-
= the removal of the Louisiona State Uni
versity from Baton Rouge to its legal do.
micile in the Parish of Rapides; the Gov.
,. ernor to appoint board of supervisors,
and providing for the reorganization Of
=. the Louisiana State. University at its for.
mer site when the building is completed
By Mr.. Guynes, Of Grant Parish-Fol
!, the removal of the Parish seat of the Par
=. ish of Grant from the town of Colfax t.
,, the southwest quarter of northeast quar-
: ter township Z, north range west, and
submitting same to the electors at Of
election in accordance with article $50 O
the Constitution of the State.
n By Mr.. Kelly-An act to amend and re
I enact sections and2 of Act No. II of TIN
y extra session of 1877 relative to the Alex
q andria and South Arkansas Railway com
! pany.
4 BY Mr.. Harmonson-An Act to abolish
q one Of the district judgeships of tn
Y twelfth judicial district.
q BY Mr.. Shattuck-An Act to prohibi
q the sale, gift, barter or exchange of in
J. toxicating liquor throughout the State
j. the City of New Orleans excepted, on tn
It Sabbath day.
t By Mr.. Newson-An Act to prohibi
D gambling in saloons.
o By Mr.. Posey-An Act to limit the sal
e of intoxicating liquors in the several par
b ishes of the State, incorporated town
: aud cities excepted.
It By Mr.. Harmonson-Grantinga charte
8 to railroad from Red river landing t,
of Dup1,s.