[295] La. House Jour., 1871, 1.
[296] Ibid., 79. House Debates, 1871, 115. Jan. 31.
[297] On one occasion he apologized for so frequently vacating the chair, on the ground that he was sick and feeble, and broke down, “standing up and talking loud enough to keep the members in order.” House Deb., 1871, 200.
[298] Packard denied that Casey wanted the office, but the burden of proof is against him. He had acted with Warmoth prior to this time and a custom-house brother approached Warmoth on the question. Warmoth’s refusal to support him could hardly do otherwise than alienate him. House Misc. Docs., 42 Cong., 2 Sess., No. 211, 328-9.
[299] Ibid., 327.
[300] La. Sen. Jour., 1871, 20. House Jour., 21. It is interesting to note Pinchback’s appearance as a candidate thus early. He was a strong second though not in the race as yet. The vote stood 68 to 24, House Deb., 1871, 9.
[301] Sen. Jour., 1871, 23.
[302] There was no law against bribery in Louisiana.
[303] La. Sen. Jour., 1871, 27-9.
[304] La. Sen. Jour., 1871, 29.