[244] Ibid., 236, 254. Vote was 247 to 26.
[245] Sen. Jour., 1870, 188.
[246] On the final suspension of the rules on the registration bill, a Senator remarked briefly: “I object to the suspension of the rules because I wish to give the senate as much time as possible to repent.” Sen. Deb., 470.
[247] Sen. Jour., 150.
[248] Sen. Jour., 245.
[249] House Deb., 1870, 343. McMillan was refused permission to record his protest. House Jour., 360.
[250] Laws of Louisiana, 1870, No. 99.
[251] Laws of Louisiana, 1870, No. 100. The power to reject votes for fraud or violence was capable of abuse and yet was held by Republicans inadequate as a remedy, as it did not add the Republican ballots which would have been polled.
[252] Laws of Louisiana, 1870, No. 74.
[253] Ibid., Extra Session, No. 75.