New Orleans Republican from New Orleans, Louisiana • 1

COPIES: FITE OE3ST8. OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA. TERNS: $12 FEB ANNUM. VOLUME 279 NSW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1876. WHOLE NUMBER 2740.

THB STATE HOUSE Semite. This body met soon after nine o'clock terday morning, bat a quorum wun not und. whereupon a recess was taken until o'clock, at which hour Mr. Anderson ordered rclt call, when a quorum was Wharton immediately called session, but as the doors were thro tvn opean foiv minutes afterward, it is heiieved that nothing great whs in hand. Lieutmant Governor Ant( ine took the chair.

Sir. Grover handed in a metuotial, to nhicb was appended many well kuowu sigjatures, names of persons who express themselves as favoring the proposition for voters to be permitted to vote whethtr or ot to tax themselves to assist to build the Pacific rai road. Mr. Grover asserted that the (vntletneu who baa signed iko pctitii represented sixty million dolrus' worth of eiiv property, winch wan a lair guarantee Ihy Wi te in earnest. Hr.

Il'btrtMiu introduced the following: Wheukas. The Governor of Slate lias issned a proc'iamatv dated February fib. 1S76. eouvikiug ihe S-nateof the State of at a day to the time when session of the General Assembly expire a by u'stitut "tiri limit at air i Win Toe executive has oi 17 tbe pov.tr to ir.veue the Gl uoral Aes. ub in ret ia iffy ssiotis at Titertel bi artii'lr itj.r our of the con etiuition; id Wh.

rv Neither lmti SH Of rite Ti eral Asfcru VIV utes tbe Genera' As iblv within m. uiiiug of tr constitute uid theref re ltd prod iruati utiwar Ti ted, itOTj aud urcjnsii tutiouu'; tb be hc.l That the Sex nte will 6: i IT. ffc'il oca nmtion, de-mi it AT! ex live i the oils' 'eft the mi rul Assembly, it i ro obedience bu' the Louden 1UL tioa of tbe -ii. e. Sir I'huit-s moved to rite the Mr V.

moved to in 'efinitely mnti Stf i as (I called for the previnns oi ion. ri 1 tii a bop. Ui" uo oil ary action id be the St Mr. Whi the action of the House l.u ri-volhih na: yf fcani up taniD for the lion Mr. 11 I gu it th? i- not rcvoliu ima: ml rii it pet form any unconstitutional act.

i ble aud resolution were tabled. Hr move th it ilie action or r. 11 rtson's resolution the journal; and he called tee prems question. Mr. White asked that the bst bs thlraon ur.tii be could make a i-w rearks the subject.

Mr. Burch on that withdrew his motion Ihngt. the previous question. Mr. White tin rf upon no wed the motion ad- hy Burch, calling the previous u-etiou, sn then Mr.

Burch seconded tin ill and oaeti more called the previous lestion. After a little more ring the ntoi of Mr. Burch expunge was carried. Too Pac lie railroad bill was called nn. as order, and partly read, when Mr.

n.oitd to adopt if oa its second readier asked to postpone action ltd j. st whie.u was tabled at suggestion of Mr. Whitney. Ou taking a vote several members exained ih-ir positions. Mr.

find that the members front rleans oppose this bill. Mr. change my vote in favor of ii.s bill because 1 have substantial reasons id proof that a large majority of the me rihu's, business men and property holders New Orleans desire to bo given the privise ot subscribing to tie stock ot the Palie Railroad pany through a popular cf the people. These facts having tubb.shtd beyond any doubt, it would iiiy memo me to do otherwise than to grant iis the vi-hes of a latgo majority of the rople ci New Orleans ie heip build this eat Southern road. Mr.

am opposed to this railroad ill as it is dr up, because it a rich au's proposition and will not be eonuc.sd the of the poor man. It a nch man's proposi.ion to tax poo: men, n. in my judgment, they are unable to rat 1 rt- There lore i vote no. Mr. tii was right when I comercea to "oppose this scheme from its larter, for I knew at that time, as well as know now, that some greater tit mands itm this company woul-t be made on the egudature.

It this bill passes will give us Legislature iho sumo reputation that rst -gisiarurr-3 have borne, oi which tae auher froaiEist Baton Rouge, who has i ably advocated the passage ot this bid, a prominent member. He Knows ex'tly how to put a large scheme through than I can copose, and I am soiry say that in Li.i arguments ho has ini to Senators how much it ii! bring into this oity and State; bur, sir, has not yet shown how much money iill fake away Irani New Orleans. He has rocouvir.ee this Senate ot tue th? state and pity srivc by the 'passage of this bill. Thus iif: Lea utterly faded to accomplish that jjfct. If is not a railroad that will piss i rough New Orleans riiu will relieve her immcrcial neotesiftea.

What you want is i abolition of harbor muster end wharf gi r's fees, or a reduction of the same. VV aut lower towboat and pil charges, hut is what our people v. aut. I am not chased to the raitrosd, cau-e it is a but what I want is for railroad terntniiis to build their loids with their own loney, and not with the people's money. I iali vote no.

Mr. shall vote for the passage this because 1 see by the title of the ill hat it authorizes tiie people by vote raija a special tax in New ans to stock In the New Orleans and Pacific aiiroad Company. Tuis proposed measre is one of giaat to tho nusises interest ot this city, and because such matter is remitted to the people who, iu leir own sovereign pleasure are to decide le question whether they shall be taxed or at, 1 shall voto yes. Mr will vote for the bill for already given. Mr.

Wharton favored the bill. The. Senate then went into executive after which it resolved itself into a ligh Court of Impeachment, Lieutenant lOvc-rnor Antoine in the chair. At this juncture Chief Justice Ludeling ppeared ana the oatn was administered to ira by JuB'ice Taliaferro. The court took a recess for half an hour tr the purpose of allowing the Democrats study the rules.

On reassembling ss a Senate, nominat ions fere made for President pro tempore of the smite. Messrs. Anderson, Robertson and oung were nominated, and Mr. Anderson chosen. Another recess was called for and granted, fter which the court resumed its sitting, 'hereupon the subjoined preamble, resoluiiin and judgment were presented by 111nr Twitehell: Whereas, The Ilonse of Representatives as notified the Senate that it has William P.

Kelb'ge, Governor of the 'tate of Lonisiaua, of high crimes and naaemeauors; and Wheress, Said House has acted ia said mpeachmcnt contrary to law in this, that has refused to permit said nham I. leilogg, Governor of the S' ate of appear beiore the committee appo 0 investigate the charges made against utn, either in person or by counsel, and refused to furnish him with a list of the vitneeses relied upon to support said end Whereas, It is a notorious fact that said mpeaehment is prompted by partisan and evolutionary purposes; and htreas, It was agreed by said House, act No. 1 of the extra session of 1875, in mrsnsnee of the terms of the agreement snown as the Wheiltsr adjustment, that William P. Kellogg. Governor of the ttate of Louisians, should not be impeached acts committed prior to the of said act, and that the House of Bepresentatives would henceforth accord to him full support in the mainteuauoe of the laws and the promotion of the welfare of the people the State; and Whereas, This resolution of impeachment is in violation of said agreement; and Whereas, The acts of the said William P.

Kellogg as Governor of the State ol Louisiana are fully kuown to eaoh and every member of this Senate, and known to us nut to be criminal or unlawful; Whereap, The Senate has adopted a notice for the House to appear and make good its charges; and Whereas, Said House has hurriedly adjourned until next Wednesday, at 10 A. knowing that but little more than one day of the session will then remain; and Whereas, This ad journment is believed to have been taken for tho purpose of defeating a full investigation of said charges; and Whereas, We believe the said William P. Kellogg. Governor ot the State of Louisiana, to be innocent of any criminal act or of any high crime or misdemeanor; and Whereas, The resolution adopted by the House sf Representatives recites no specific grounds of impeachment against tho said William P. Hogg; and Whereas, The House of Representatives has failed to appear and present any specific charges or si-cusatious against tho said William P.

Kellogg, Governor, notwithstanding House has had full and sufficient for sv purpose. It is ordered by the Senate, sitting as a Court of That the impeach ment pets'Pled by the House of Representatives be dismissed by reason of the f-i nre of said House to prosecute the same, slid that this cider have the same force and tlfect as a judgment of acquittal. Some Democratic. Senators asked to be informed if the House had been notified the Senate had resolved itself iulo a ll.gh Couit of Impeachment. Secretary Bcchtei appeared at the bar and state.1 that under instructions received bv him from the court lie had repaired to the lii use Representatives and found that the House had cons quently bod bun unable to impart the information.

Mr. Twitehell stated that, as the House had adjourned in such a hasty manner, and as it ked r.s if that proceeding had been taken for the purpose of preventing full investigation, lie hoped that the Co irt of Impeacbnif ut would dismiss, without far1 tier too chaiges against Governor Kellogg. Mr. Wil'7. claiming to be oneof the managers of the II mso cf Representatives, coadmtit the prosceu'ion on the par; of the people of the Srato of Louisiana, stated that under the arbitrary rulings of the court, the II use managers could only retire, and he called upon these present with bin, to retire, and they retired.

Mr. Lowell, of the House of Rrpregf utatives, arose and stated that the gentleman was before the High Court of Impeachment without authority to bo there; that up to the hour of sojournment of the House no ni wagers had been appointed by the Speaker or chosen by the H.mse. 1 he Democratic members asked for a recss until Wednesday noon, to give the House, through its men igers, an opportunity to prefer specific charges. On motion ot Mr. Twitehell the preamble and resolution were adopted by a vote ol 'do to 9.

The High Court of Impeachment then adjourned sine die. On reconveing ee a Senate, with the Lieutenant Governor ia the chair, the Pacific railroad Dili again came up. On motion of Mr. Whitney it was rnsdo the special order of the day tor Wednesday, after the reading of the journal. The Senate thi adjourned until half past nine o'clock Wednesday morning.

House. From ten in the morning till half past four, the House? wu3 ciowdedand at tdues the lobby was disorderly, when some Democrat said what it considered a good thing. Some time was spent ia making corrections in the journals. Mr. Matthews moved a reconsideration of the vote by which the House on Saturday si spended the tules to allow the special committee to examine if there nre any ebarg against Governor W.

P. Kellogg, and "stated the object cf the motion being not for any factious inovem ut to consume time, bat in order that the Republican members may place them selves on record us beiDg opposed to the suspension of the rules, and when tho Speaker claimed that the rules were suspended. tlm Republican members heard no motion made or declared carried, aud the record shows there were forty-two ol them present. The refused to reconsider. Mr.

Wiltz called up the reportsoi the comrcittee appointed to investigate the charges against Governor Kellogg. Mr. Sooer moved to auopt the minority report, which was laid on the tilde, on motion of Mr. Wiitz, without discussion. Mr.

Wiltz tlun moved to adopt the raaj ority report. By agreeni'nt it was arranged tnat should not be checked any motion, and the question was debated by both sides iu alternate wider. Mr. Levisee said impeachment involved a legal question. By staUree (Revised Statuses and 1759) previous tha introduction ot any resolution tho Governoi was entitled to opportunity to appear before tha committee with his witnesses.

was not an exception to the rule wueu the impeachment proceeded from a member el the House. To his mind nothing cou.a be plainer than that. It would be in accordance with the precedents of other ates t) notify him to appear. Tuis House should bo governed by the statutes until they are repealed. The facts in too oose -tie those: A committee is appointed to investigate one evening, between five and six o'clock.

That evening 1 was notified to the next uioruiug at halt-past nine o'clock aud did appeal', and at that urst and only meeting the chairman brought in Iks pocket tho report already prepared. There was not a witness examined, not an iota ol evidence and not a ttDgle inquiry. It was a mere matter of form. That day they reported, and on this day it is proposed to impeach thechiel magistrate of high crimes and misdemeanors. Members should pro eed with care and circumspection for they are liable to err.

Don't vote thoughtlessly Are you prepared, and if so, what him prepared yon Have you any evidence to authorize you to legally and judicially voteon this report There is not a scintilla of evidence. It there any evtdenoe it should o' me from the oommittee, and if so when bow and where were the ortmea and misdemeanors committed, and when was the evidence taken Even committee themselves have notonewordtoreDort This house is, indeed, like a grand Fury but an indictment for even stealing chickens can not be presented without any evidence. This, the highest inquest, should ict equally on its own oonseienoe. It was eaid tho other day the Republicans bad violated tho Wheeler because the Senate refused to abolish the Returning Board, and Democrats considered no longer binding. Why they opposed the Returning Board aud Republicans wished to reta it was to be found intheirown words.

Mr Levisee read extracts from tbs testimony of F. N. Ogden and others, and quoted instances of fraudulent.voting to Fh iw the necessity ot a Returning lizard just so long as sucu practices exists Mr. Walker iu the chair.J Mr Young said he was gratified to see thr House so quiet ou such an important Louse so i about to li- mrntarv law The gentleman seemed to Mnk it was Political prejudice or spite u. wan On the contSv'V' onimmiired sz iK ffidwofth.

That from what we propose to do when the people are conducting the proceedings. Section 1739 is not applicable to this case, for it relati to a case when there is a private prosecutor and the proceedings do not originate in the grand inquest of the (State. That law was passed in 1855, and if for no other reason, it is not applicable to the members of this House under the constitution of 1868. Theie are things we are bound to take notice of. Ch-trles Clin'on was impeached April 4, 1875, and it was the duty of the Governor then, to appoint a new Auditor, which ho did not do Again, in April, 1875, he appointed G.

II. Braughn, and did uot send Ins name to the Senate. As he was not confirmed, it was the duty of the Governor to till the vacancy thus created. But admit he was properly continued, theu the Governor violated ariicle eightj-one of the constitution, prescribing the rnauner of removing judges by an addrv66 of two-'hirds of the General Assembly. These reasons aro amply sufficient to justify the impeachment.

Iio would not, fiowever, vote tor it unless he believed the charges were sufficient and in rue on clear, eubstun'ial grounds. No H'life or tuimoil or vKlence is With the constitution at our back, we will do our duty, and if the Senate do theirs, Kellogg's reign is short. ik'-r Ks'ilette in the chair Mr. Lowell to inferred the original proposition of compromise, and said tie Ii -d it would result iu this. April 15, 1874, House bill No.

1 was pasted by a vote ot 89 ,0 IS, only two or thtee li-'puolicaas voting with the minority, aud the so-called Democratic members of the House then resolved not to distuib the Governor or the Senate. He read ihs reseiution. Now, on the last day but one of this session a member who advocated this compromise, a man who Ciiiuo to joiu bauds iu iioly trieudohip, introduced a resolution to impeach tho Governor of high crimes and misdemcunoi sThe first whereas recites that committee found that money had been divert but that it was done belorc April I 1875, and therefore they can not do what tilt would like to do it they hadn't given bond they wouldn't do it. Then the first hereas calls the Governor the '-acting" Governor. If acting, he is Governor, fie is I either Governor or a cit-zrn.

never was Lieutenant Governor, and lias not risen by the removal of the Governor. who ever heard of an imiiotm'ct that did not tell what crime was eommkteii? Ii is a Star Chamber proceeding, and I send the term home to them, originating, tried and judged in caucus, that Governor Kellogg is to be impeached for what! Bee mse he did not suspend Auditor Clinton. Tuis is a matter of The Governor differed from me, for 1 thought he was ou: of office. He took counsel of tho most eminent lawyers in the State, and there aro noue more eminent iu the L'uitefi States, who se.i Cliuton was not cut of office, but the Governor should institute legal proceedings through the Attorney General, lie did so ia both courts. Judge llawkins decided adversely, and in the Superior Ciim mil Court, after four long days, the jury failed to agree, mid the case is still pending.

for Judge Braughn, the Governor did not appoint him. lie was appointed by the lamented Attocba, the Governor's bosom friend, and alter bis death was continued in office out ol respect to bis memory. Lowell subst-queutly corrected this, stating the Governor had appointed him tua day after Judge Attocha's death. Then, as was right, the Governor appo.n'ed Ju-lgt Steele, uud fiis course is shown to be right by the decisions ol the Supreme Court iu remanding every case tried uy Judge Braughn. That's the charge, that tho Governor happened to know something about the law.

Tiie Rti'L'BLLCAN contains the ourrectdefiuition ot impeachment. It is t'ua accusation and prosecution or trial, iu a legislative body, of treason or other high entu- s. I agree that this is a grand inquest, aud that it'has the tight 10 impeach any officer, out we have no: the right to say tint he is functus officio. Tnat i- the law, and it cun uot controverted. It has always been the livv ot England, from whence we deiive it, and it permeates through our entire system.

Mr. Wiltz spoke coaec-rnirg the investiga tioa of the Auditor aud Treasurer. Daring that the committee had tumid that lauds that should nave hem lit Id sacred, had been diverted troui their proper taken from the interest fund and used to pay tho Metropolitan police. Any one, Republic an or Democrat, white or black, reading that evidence would say the Governor should bo brought before tho bar ot the etc that it might be known whether or not they were diverted. Do gentlemen deny the light ol individual members to impeach) hrough the g-porosity of the majority a committee was appointed.

It might havo been made all Democrats, but two Republicans were added in courtesy. When ii was found in the grave questions presented, and that niaD3' officers were guilty, we struck at that man to begin with him as an example, and say to hiuc ''You framed the fuudiug law; by your iutiaei.ee and power you passed i and the you fatheied you iiace violated." read the testimony ot Mr. lelative to an iu tel view at the Citstomfcouas, stating the Governor had induced him to divert $95,009 interest funds to pay the Metropolitan police under pressure ol removal from A tmitting that the police h.ul the right to insist ou receiving their pay, they had cone what was askeo although the Governor and officers find asked too much ot these unfortunate men, but was it right to take it out ol the lou pledged to secure the Northern capitilisis, who expected it would be considered sacred! Mr. Kellogg, in hi? testimony denirg that he was there, put is be eontradicted by V. Dubuclet, Laurent Auguste, I'.

F. Htrwig aud Aut. Dubuclet, and their testimony shows that his is not truthful. When it is discovered that the Governor has perjured hunself shall wo for the sake of peace remain in our seats merely because some say it is''uot policy." or that ho will be acquitted before sundown! liow cun Republicans say that when we have brought no charges cr testimony be.fore the Senate. There will be no bloodshed.

We will go to the Senate with the constitution at our back and dare it to say we have no right to appear there. Nobody, not even those who opposed it, have any intention of violating any part of the compromise, but only to show that the Governor has been guilty ot crimes sinoe then. YVe shall prove that he sent lor Judge Braughn and insisted that he should rule in snch a way as to seouro the acquittal ot Clinton. Then he appointed a man who had only a temporary residence here as Assistant Attorney General, and who had. said he believed Clinton was iouocent.

How can thi Attorney General proceed with that letter staring him iu the face. And yet people intorrn us it is not policy to push this trial. The executive has surrounded us with police who should bo on their heats ptoteoting our property. He calls the Senate to hear the charges when he kuows they should go over to the next session. How can they be tried when the House is notin session, the managers advise or the proseoutors to sit 1 There is no purpose to create turmoil or disturbance.

Mr. Wiltz appealed to Republican members as to bis oonduot iu the oommittee room. Messrs. Hahu aud Levisee said he had always been just, generous and lair, and had paid no regard to politics. Mr.

Matthews said ot his statements on Saturday that there would he violence, and that the resolutions would intertere with reforms, were not intended to represent it as coming Iroin Republicans. In the meet trying times they had never advocated or attempted to create violence. As a necessary result of impeachment, Lieutenant Governor Antoine would ho Governor, and this was an attempt to divide the Republicans in the State, and to do everything to create mischief in the next campaign. The proceedings have been The committee were appointed Friday on a resolution which in itself is a violation of law as shown by Barclay Digest, page sixty-tour. Tne committee exceeded its autfioiity Saturday by bringing in the resolutions.

They were appointed to do a certain thing and did not do it. it would be proper in a standing oommittee, but cot in a special one, which can only act as directed. Tho only charge specified is of diverting the interest fund. But you voted for House bill No. 1, in extra session, and can not vote on this charge.

When there was a resolution to impeach Judge Hawkins, gentlemen in big tones of thunder declaimed against any action without any committee cr witnesses or proof. Now will you go back on that record! Are you going to impeach without chargee) As to the case of Clinton, the Governor obtaiued the best legal advice thore was. As to the interview at the Customhouse, the Govern testifi-s there never was such an interview. If the Treasurer diverted tha funds he is responsible. It was not ci riaiu eveu that this whs a crime.

It is often done iu banks and laiga moneyed institute ns, in matters of gri at the money is always returned. So was this and the State did not so anything. As for the police the law allows ttn-iu being sent into the country, and they go to protect the lives of those who are murdered for their political opinions. Iu the appointment of a successor to an officer the Governor is sustained by tho Suornue Court in Downs vs Towup, 91 490; diinton vs. Nelly, til A 19.

In conclusion he said there were no legal charges presented, aud if there was one it was before the compromise. Mr Siirtaiu drew a parallel between the Home aud prccer-dicgs by tiie grand jurv ia court, amt considered that the proceedings here should bo tho same. Hr yielded to Mr. Dupre. Mr.

thanked his constitutional friend. IIe on'y intended to say it few Mr. Levisee read long extracts from the Ustmn uy of the election 187 f. He understood be owed his seat soh-iy to lm Returning Board. lie naturally sired to retain it.

It is said if it. is abolished there wi 1 bo rurmiil and strife, it was esla Inin i.i the interest of camp followers and so-called United States officers to susr them iu their flagitious and LigfiLatnlrd course. When we the Senate te obolish it we were met with the insuit having bill sent us tenfold more outrage -a? its construction as to what should be intimidation at the When the eompioiuise was entered into the ivernor and tiie House weie to work in tl interests of the State. We are told the K'turning Board is necessary for peace. The Republicans, like all sophists, mistake the (fleet tor the cause.

Tuo election can not be fair with a Returning Boaid. Mr. Dupre then l-ad the testimony contradicting that given by tho Governor to to him on his committee. Or the Police Beard, one member was illegally there, because appointed by Pinchback, and never reappointed at the end of his term. Air.

Leclerc was illegally removed to make room lor Mr. Ryan, a creature of Packard, in violation ol section four of act No. 99 ol 1869, and the decisions of the Supreme Court oi the United Starts. Mr. James Lewis now holds two offices, appointed to both hy the Governor.

Charges have hern made tint the Supeiiatendent is inefficient, but the Governor does not remove him because the gentleman he is going to appoint is now preparing his settlement with the Auditor, and there'ore the evil must go on. However tut acts may' be criticised by merchant? aud others, we should go on and do our duty. Mr. Keeting said he did not hope to charge the minds of any, for both sides had probably determined what to do. He had lrtiied to hear any reason for preferring any charges.

He was sorry to see those who had been foremost in the compromise advocating it. No doubt 1 hey were nee re in the belief they were acting in the best interests of the State. They have shown they wished to meet Republicans half way to bring peace and prosperity. Perhaps the reason lor takiug tin se steps to-day was that they were disappointed in not seeing more reform measures pasted. If not, wfiy was not this resolution 1 tl red the first day At the first bii 1 the apportionment it was terrible to tho interes of the State, that a li.ieal question should be brought up.

I'm-n tiie tax was to be reduced, and then iatt ad of reform, un election bill. This (eeling, and theii turning Board has ki pt us in a turmoil all the session. I am ready at all times to make party sacrifices, and though I feel that this act will add thousands of votes to toy party. I am sorry it is to be done. There is n'dtnng ia the report te authorize articles.

It is acknowledged that net a cent had been lost. Nothing hu? been done that lias not been done by banks and by the United States, and this act is covered by the pledge of the compel raise. 1 fear this aeti will put an cud to the few months of tranquillity we have enjoyed, that the members are making a mistake which they will acknowledge later. I can net see where the Democratic party are to gtein any advantage, aud tlnm to ponder well before they take Ihis Step. Mr.

you not a superintendent of education? Mr. sir. I was till the first of January. Mr. you were during the previous session! Mr.

Yes, sir. Mr Booth said ho did not know whether he had a right to speak or not. A member had called him the member from Magazine slreet. He thought he was elected from the first ward. He knew of no ward called Magazine street.

He agreed with the mmi birswho bad said the compromise would result in this. lie knew at the time it was a fraud, and he spit upon it now as a failure, a nuisance and iraud. We accepted it because it put us in a position to do tome good here. Ite wuid not refuse any good to the Mate, though tendered by a usurping Governor. Here we did not want ins aid, lor we are in a majority ar.d always can have onr own way.

The Whfek-r compromise didn't seat me. The first ward seated me, not tbe gentlemen in some 1 ie cilice in New York. Tho Legislature made up of men elected by noble-minded citizens. We expected bread and bays been given a stone; wo asked for and were given a serpent. Mr.

Kidd, iudigeated at being deceived and betrayed, after daring to brave the poopie iu advocating the compromise, had presented the resolution. Aa ineffectual effort had been made to pass reforms. Where are theyt Piled on the desks of members of the Senate stool high. In return the Senate sends us acts for the Hope Benevolent Society, change of name of Can fine Smith to Precilla Jones, and investigations of Alligator bayou as pay for the passage ot the infamous Returning Board act. Then we will have Weils and Frye and Phelps.

All our measures have gone to the tomb of the Capulets The Democrats were not against the colored man, who were poisoned against- their beet friends. A message from the Governor should have been sent to the Ssnate to pass the reform bills. Mr. Governor has sent a message. How can ho control the Senate) Mr.

will excuse me from answering. We want reform by removing the obstacles to it. I said at the extra session the Republican party was doomed, and ciy prediction is fulfilled. Mr. uot the elections of the last six months show tho gentleman he was wrong? Mr.

question contains too msny points to be answered. The speaker continued with a detail of his theory that legislation and Governors like the last wonld be done away with. Mr. not the party accept Governor Warm in 1872? Mr. would be a better word.

Iu justice to him it may be said Governor McEoery would not have re0- ived the 10.000 majority he got if he bad not been Governor. Mr. Booth concluded by saying he would disregard tha compromise, and tax Governor Kellogg with the fourteenth of September, the State House outrage of December 5. 1872, the military interference January 4, 1875, and closed with the words of Grant, who, he said, had no friends in Louisiana, "Let no guilty man escape." Mr. Di-mas considered enough had been said to show there was no charge against Governor Kellogg.

He wonld agree with Mr. Booth, but first prove the charges. They were made for political purposes. He was a member of the committee, and when he thought they were to proceed to an iuvtstigarion, the chairman pulled a roll of paper out of his pocket and said, "there is the report." Tney probably set up tho night before at the St Charles Hotel to get. it up.

They had made an overplay, as the Democrat s' always did. They wonld try and count high, low game, against the Republican ace and deuce. Their honor is pledged carry out the compromise. They forleit the consideration given to them on their pledge of their honor. To be a Republican is to be everything that is bad, in Democratic eyes.

Why is this inipcaohuicnt? Complaints are made that the Senate has not passed reform hills. I ftsk, what ones? Mr. election law. Mr. that is just what I wanted.

Ic is the election bill that is wrn'ed, and not reform. What has the Governor to do with that? lie does not control the Senate. Mr. has dared to call an extra session without tho House, therefore he oontiols it. Blr.

Demas said that did not indicate eontr 1. lie continued by showing persecutions of coloted voters, pursued into and hunted, anil cited the case of John Gair. Ail the Democrats had voted lor him once, but he was charged with being accessory to poisoning a man who was never siok, and who was Weil enough last night to semi a dispatch the city uiging lroiu the officers who arris. him by a baud of seventy-live men who were concealed in the wood tor tha purpose, shot to death and his sis'er hanged in the courtyard. With that an other auces, he could tot bell va the Democrats respected the rights of t'u-' colored people.

Mr. what instance have we Grant, Coushatta and it parish has gone out of no 1 Mr. Item: others. Mr. Boothniy memory.

Mr. never will go out of mine, nor will the bloody marks mado there by her They aro indc.ible. AT you want is power. put your own consti'action on ike conttllutiou, the laws aud oar Mr. Cat this a legislative body or a political meetii Mr.

now it is mora cf a political meeting than anything elsv. Mr. would succeed ii Ke! logs were impcochti.f Mr. can't say who would, but be would bo a Republican. Lieutcnaut Governor Antique onght to, but lmw long would you fit him stay there? Without the Returning Board th'-re is no chance for the poor people.

All you want is to do away it. We know that and will be prepared. YVe have got it and we intend to tola it. The Democratic paitv is like a man who has been shut up iu darkness and jast come into the light Mr. yon consider the Ra turning Board the Republican pmttj? Mr.

sir. Mr. you purpose to abide by the voice of the people? Mr. cr. I the people go untram-led to the ballot box we will beat vou two to one.

In Rapides there is 8 0 "Republican majority, and yet the Democratic member was elected. Mr. I said there was 850 colored majority. Mr. understood that, hut they were Republican by that very iaet.

You can't make Democrats out of them. They wont go into the tire the second time. Mr. thought we were accused of killing the most of Mr. but there are so nutty youcau't kill enough.

I knew they were colored, because if they were white they would'; have been allowed to live there, hut you can't get along ithout the colored "men, fur ou must Iuivj them to till your fields. Mr. regretted that the Republicans had taken ttas view. He considered the House was acting on the report of a committee, and would vote the same it the Governor was a Democrat. It was rot a pi litiea! question.

Tho duty must be done or incur the contempt of the entire country. Mr. Hunsalter said he did not look oil the subject as a party man. If the charge was supported by ucts he would vote font. II? wished members wo lid divest tfiemselvts of party ieeling.

He had listened in vain for for impeachment. He would remind ail that the Republican party was not on trial; that this was ote to blacken only one iu.ru. The Republican party would its case to tho po Tho last few day? should not be devoted to this work, but to the interests of the State. Hall in the chair Mr. Guich -rd said this ought to be a legal question, and he had so expected it to fie uiseussed by the able lawyers that were each side, "but in tiie wide range the discussion had taken with the documents he held his hand, he desired to define his Here he had the fart that the ma ijriiy of this committee not only signed the agreement of compromise, but also voted for the i dot rest lution already quoted by Mr.

Lowell. How far lm? this'compromise been carried oat? One ot the originates offered this rceolv oa of impeachment. An other has gone so tar as to attempt to cut cTF debate. Another to state that we who have endeavored to co-operate in all relorrn. have been the first to break the eompromi-e, and not they.

On the first day, having secured their Speaker, they ejected 11 kali dozen of our m-11. YVe were guaranteed peace. Tnere has been no peaoe since I860, all their influence being used against toe poor people who were then made men when" before they were nothing but ehalleis. Mr. Booth said the whole objection was the rejection of the election YVhy did he not say this before; be more candid and save the, filibustering, and earlier do away tho foolish idea we have indulged in that we were working the bemtit of the people? Why was YY'armoth taken by the Democratic except because of this very election law which was then iu his hand-? I will guarantee that if there were a Democratic Governor all the people in the Suite oald petition in vain for its repeal.

YVhen they accepted Warmolh they became accessoriee alter the taot of every act of his. Where is the justice to this proceeding! January 2G there was a resolution to investigate tho diversion of funds by the city government. YVhy has that committee never been appointed? Here a month after, a oommi'fcee is appointed and reports in a day. Toe only difference in the cases is that tiie State Treasurer has been paid back and tho city treai urer has not. This impeachmeufc is not a new thing.

IT re are dispatches dated January 24 to Democratic members urging them to go on aa they commenced. Tho report of the committee was smuggled into the House without a suspension of tho rules. If the charges are so well kuowD, why are they not produced? Any man would fear a trial when be knows tho jury is against him, aud how can he kuow here he would have a fairer trial? If tiie proceedings were regular and charges were properly made, I might vote for them. It is true Warmoth was ashed as suddenly. hat then there was no compromise with YVarruotb.

As a reform measure this cost the State $100,090. On puoh charges there is sure to be an acquittal, lhe Treasurer commits an act and is acquitted; but the Governor is to be impeached. No gentleman who signed tho compromise oau vote for this who has any regard lor his l.oaor, for it was anterior to it. he money was needed, the State was secured, and dirt not lose a dollar, and the money has been returned. The Supreme Court he? sustained the Governor in superceding Judge Braughn.

I will ask, what is to be called the people? Here is a petition signed by men wortfi millions of dollars protesting against impeachment. Mr. are nun on that petition whose names should not be signed to it. Sir. aro they? Mr.

II. Gardner, who received $11000 to do certain work, and J. H. Oglesby, who received a commission on tha interest fund transaction. Mr.

nine-tenths of these names represent more wealth and influence than those of any other fitly you can get signed to a petition. Irt answer to the dispatches urging impeachment, here is one from YVebster lo the contrary. It buys they want more light. So it seems to me does the Democratic party. Estilette in the Mr.

Ray said they were asked to yoto on a proposition to impeach ithout evidence, on a charge that should affect only the Treasurer. Only a little while since, with affidavits staring him iu the face, a member offered a resolution ot praise to Trimble. This was reversing tint. It was personal retaliation. This was a progressive age, but the member from the first ward did not seem to have kept up.

Two years ago, no doubt, he represented his senatorial district, but he bail fallen behind, and his people had laid him quietly on tne shelf. The object of this action was first to get rid ot Kellogg, theu Antoine, anil theu tho Treasurer. Cnarges were not only mado that the Governor controlled tho Semite, but the election of a Sergeatit-at-Arms, the action of the Treasurer, aud the Metropolitan Police wire, made causes of complaint. YVben Hawkins was to be impeached, he had stood single-handed aud dtwauded regular proci rdings. Mr.

Kidd closed the argument, and commenced bv referring to Mr. Matthew's argument that the proceedings were irregular, and cited tlm of YVaruioth's impeachment. Will Mr. Matthews deny tint it was ot Tensas who feigned that rtsolu tion. Mr.

But that was on the first rtav of ihe session. Mr. Ividil admitted the disappointment at not passing ret rm measures if tiie cause was to be assigned to Governor Kellogg. Louisiana po and down-trodden, while Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi have been redeemed, und take their place as Brats equal to Ma.ue or New York. Theu he should mike the effort that all human nature dic'ates.

We passed an election bill every fair minded man improve, and it would have protected ail in of ih- ir franchises. It was buried iu the Senate and an iniquitous law sent hick. Our desire is 10 throw every safeguard around tho voter. YVe tell the colored people that we (trike, hands with them. There shall le no shotguns, no force; wo will reason and argue to prevent our country from ruin.

We them to come with ns and redeem the State. There is not in the mind of a true Southern man a single thought to the prejudice of the colored man's rights. YVe ar Ins own people, from whom been led away. If ho will come with us and stand by us, wo will stand by him, love and cherish him, and stay with him forever, and we say that iu this, our centennial year. Louisiana is tc-day like Ireland a hundred years ago, but it shall be changed.

Tho next election shall be conducted peacefully, honestly and fairly, and no Returning Board shall prevent our having the results. If tliev change it there will bo a revolution, and I will be a volunteer. It is time the voice of the people should be heard. On an agreement between Messrs. iitz anil Souer the vote was then taken.

Mr. Grant explained his voto, considering it his duty to his people. Tha resolution should have been brought up four weeks ago. Now at this late day, having heard nothing to support it, he could cot vote for it. He wanted no Returning Board, but be wanted a law to protect everyboly.

The object of this was to get ft Governor, Antoine for examvle. that the Democrats could sav to him, "You are our Governor." Mr. Keyes wanted to explain his vote but was ruled out. Mr Stafford ssid that since he hid been a member be had occupied but little time of tiie House. 1: was his duty to say a few words.

It was no ordinary thing for a man to stand in defiance of his party. Perhaps he was the only one to day. It was a serious tiling, but he had well considered it, and was governed by his conscience, and had made up his mind There were two false positions a man might occupy. One was where thought hardly of him. Ic might be less displeasing and more to his peace of mind if he voted with his party.

But if they thought him wrong, now there was a chance to regain their good opinion. But it he failed in his own self respect by voting contrary to his conscience there was a fall from which could be no recovery. Friends had taken and tried to persuade with all kindness. He meant no reflection on them. Their action was no doubt sincere, it was that of good men.

For the in inner in which they had treated him he could not but feel grateful. He could not explain to the satisfaction of others the reasons that governed him, but he differed with his colleagues on the interests of his constituents aud puhl 0 policy. He could fiud no good to Louisiana in the impeachment, but a great many evils. Tha charges might he true, but hn had been a follower of compromise, and differed with his colleagues to the effect ot that. It had not seated hint, for he was there by a vote of a majority of the parish, and though there was a majority ot 850 colored would carry the parish agaiu.

This impeachment would be a solemn farce or a still more solemn tragedy. Of Kellogg ho hud nothing to sty; he was nothing to him. These offenses were venial compared with the ethers the people charge lorn with, lie was never elected, but forced in with tae bayonet. lie bud not carried out the laws and was responsible for the disorders of the Red rtver country. He had come with military and 1 acted members from the floor.

But the compromise had brought pence, aud be looked to the ides of November lor relief. It had shown the weakness of their opponents, lie had no great love for the Democrat ia party, but be would rather see Lou.sianau nder the gulf than again endure tho rule of the past. YVfien the electitn is done, if the Returning Board does not give, us iha result, then indited the red flag of the rebellion will be raised. lie filed a protest which is spread on the minuteS. The resolutions were adopted by Cl to 15.

Mr. Lowell made the point of order that the motion was lost, as it required a twethirds vote, and this bPing overruled, de sired the point and ruling to be entered on the minutes. Tbe Governor was then declared by the Speaker to be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and a committee appointed to so inform the Senate. After adeptiug the Senate amendments to the legislative appropriation bill, the Hoase adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow. Madame EJmee du Brucy, pupil of Prud'bon, was a remarkable portrait painter fifty years ago.

The Duke of LaroohefonculiL superintendent of fine arts, re2 uested her to paint the portrait of his augher. She did it so successfully as to tin universal admiration, la those times portraits cost a thousand francs or thousand when it. was G-irard or Gros. Tho Duke de Laroclieloucald went to Madame de Brncy's to thank her. lie gave her, in testimony ot lits gratitude, one of those little diaries in gold and ivory which were then fashionable.

"Every day in the year," he said, "must bo precious to a woman of your talent, so I thought I would give you a calendar." YVhen iie had gone, a young sister, laughing, ssul to the artist, "You are nicely caught. That is the advantage of being a great swell. One pays easily with compliments. Let's see vour diary." Bat Madame de Brucy had already'opened her present and turned the leaves. In the month cf January she found a thousand lrano note, and ti same for every month until December, the bank note was accompanied by a charming letter.

There arc no such superintendents of tine arts vorv few Elmea da iloussaye, in Xew York Ti ibunc. of the to Mrs. Coventry YVaddell represented Louisiana at tbe Martha Washington reception held at the Academy of Music, New York. BY TELEGRAPH. CONGRESS.

Senate. YVashington, February Sharon of Nevada, was seated to day. Mr. Ransom introduced a bill to establish United States buildings at Ashville, North Carolina. A number of bills wero introduced for private reliet.

Mr. Conkling presented the resolution of the New York Chamber of Commerce on national finance, which was laid on tbe table, as Mr. Sherman wishes to speak on them. A number of petitions from all sections were presented in favor of the repeal of the bankrupt act. The Judiciary Committee reported favorably on the removal of the political disabilities of Robert Tansig, of Y'irginia.

Mr. Sherman presented petitions from members of the Cincinnati bar against the passage of tha judiciary bill which baa the House. The bill to enable Colorado to form a State constitution passed and goes to tho President. It appropriates for tho a constitutional convention. YVest Point appropriation was discussed to adjournment.

CoEfiriiiiiliou. YVillicm J. Phillips, United States marshal, eastern district ot Texas. No Southern nominations to-day. House.

Mr. Cox presented tho financial resolu tiousof the New York Chamber of Commerce. Among the executive documents submitted by tho Speaker was a communication from the Attorney General in response to he resolution offered by Mr. ot New York, celling for an explanation of his order touching tho testimony of accomplices in the whisky prosecutions. Tiie Attorney General states that such instructions as he issued wero merely confirmation and approval ot arrangements allt-ady made, and that as those instructions and arrangements relate to matters now in progress, the House would readily s-jo the propriety of withholding special information relating thereto until the trials are ever.

Mr. Lord, of New York, moved that the whole suhiect matter be referred to the Judiciary Committee. He understood the Attorney General to admit substantially all that was claimed about his undertaking to interfere with the rule by which testimony ot accomplices is taken, on the ground that abuses might possibly grow it; but, in fact, the accomplices who testify could. In no case have any benefit from his testimony unless he told the truth. Therefore, without saying now what the Attorney General's motives might have been, whether right or wroug, and without attempting to irnpujn his motives in the least, still aa the Attorney General had undertaken to change the rule and to prejudge the case, "assuming in advance that accomplices would not tell the truth," he moved that the whole matter be referred to tha Judiciary committee.

Mr. Rtndall, of Pennsylvania, said he would like the Judiciary Committee to inquire what had induced the writing of the Attorney General's letter. 11s thought that inquiry should come within the scope of the investigation. It was an extraordinary letter, and was, perhaps, adapted to an extraordinary occasion. The Judiciary Committee should report to the House all the circumstances connected with it, and.

theieforo, he suggested that inquiry should be made of the Secretary of the Treasury as well as of the Attorney General. The matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee is instructed to inquire further info Minister Schenck'a coun terion with the Emma mine, with power to send for persons and palters. Other buiines8of the House unimportant. WASHINGTON.

At the While House. YVasiiinoton, February 24. General Babcock aud Mr. Luekey occupied their desks at the YVhite 11 mse to-day. Both have resigned, but the tiiua or their successors are unknown.

Appropriations. The Hottso Appropriation Committee cut cfl several Senate clerks and reduced the salaries of others to correspond ith the rates in the House. The YY nsliiDston and Ohio Railroad. Hon. Mr.

McKenzie, ex member of empress from Y'lrginia, addressed the Senate Committee ou Railroads ia favor of aid to the Washington and Ohio Railroad Company to build their line to the Ohio river. A Misapprehension. Attorney General Pierrepont addressed a letter to the House suggesting a misapprehtmion. Ite says no instructions have been given by the Attorney General to his subordinates in contravention of any rule relating to the testimony of accomplices in criminal actions, aad no instructions that had any such purpose or intent, nor any such instructions to which ar.y such purpose could be fairly attributed. The ('horpenniDK.

Claim. ia the Couit of Claims it was contended that the reference of the Chorpenning cl by Congress to the Postmaster General, smi ths decision, "that between $5 and $500,000 were due claimant," constituted an award. The Court of Claims denies this, and an appeal will be taken to tho 8n piemo Court. A War Case Settled. In the Supreme Court tlio case of Raymond vs.

Thomas, from South Carolina, it is hell that the war of the rebellion terminated ia South Carolina the seooiid of April, 1866, aud that the military officers remaining in command (hero between that t'ma and the return of the State to the UnioD, had no authority under the acts of March and July, 1867, to ennui a decree of a court of equity of the State, henoe suoh an order issued'by General Can by was an arbitrary stretch of authority, and was properly disregarded by the couit below. Affirmed. No other Southern cases decided. Mint Matters. Liaderman, director of the mint, says the production of gold and silver after the first of May will ba $1,000,000 per month, half of which will be gold.

This he states must have an important bearing on gold premiums. Studying of Democratic Policy. The Democratic consultation committee on Mr. Payne's modified bill, was: Yeas Payne, Baruum, McDonald and Thurman. Bright, iuthard, YValker and Sheakley.

Members Mirrimouand Gibson. Another meeting ia held to-night at the house ot Mr. Bright, of Tennessee, the result of which has not yet transpired. DISASTERS. Minkina of the Rapides.

Baton Rouse. February steamer Rapides euuk five milts below this place about two o'clock this inoruing, and is a total loss. Her passtugers and crew were all saved. Burning of the Mary Bell. Y'icksbuko, February steamer Mary Bell, owned by j.

Frank Hicks and Alhed Grisson, took fire and was burned to tho water's t-dg" at halt past two o'clock thiaeveuing. The lire occurred under or near the front steps. Its origin ie unknown. The boat waa takieg ou cotton below tho elevator. The boat and cargo of 5000 or GOOD bales, many thousand sacki of seed, sundries, and the baggage of all the passen gers, numbering about 200 ia the cabin, are a total loss.

No lives are know to have been lost and none injured. The Mary Bell is the largest steamer on the Mississippi river, about six ON BtattTU I'AUfc..