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THE . ATLANTA WEEKLY SUN-
THE DAILY ...
Saturday, DecriuLvr Ltli. 1S71.
Card tu ttiu Public*
T ■ distresses occasioned by these calamities.”
! That is a compliment to the Russian
Autocracy, the like of which he is strid-
i ing rapidly towards establishing in this
^ . • . . country. Grant wants to be an Emperor,
t Having disposed of my fcntire interest; ^ a full . fletl ^ d t
m Tnp - Atiakta Daily ffmul He calla lll0 Unjted stateaa UQreal
Nation," and alludes to this country by
short
auto-
Sun to Hon. Alexander H/Stephens, my
connection with the paper ceases from
this date. In transferring my interest to
Hr. Stephens, I am forcibly reminded of
the pleasant harmony that has existed
between us since his connection with the
paper. His conduct in business is but
another illustration of the greatness and
kindness of his mind and heart.
My purpose from the start was to make
The Sun a news and business paper; re
lying upon no political party for patron
age, bat trusting the merits of the paper
to the esteem of the business and reading
public. Sucb will again be my coarse
should I ever be engaged in journalism
in this or any other city of Georgia. My
choice is to stand outside of political alli
ances, and labor, independently, fer what
is right and good for the people.
I leave The Sun in a prosperous condi
tion, under the General business Man
agement of Mr. J. Henly, Smith, with
whom my association has been always
and entirely agreeable. I will ever be
glad to witness its continued prosperity.
A. M., Speights.
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The President’s Message.
'We have waited for the entire message
in reliable shape. We have perused it.
It is a very common-place affair. It
not worth the space it would occupy in
our columns, and wo do not publish it
In stead, we publish and notice such por
tions of it as are interesting to the peo
ple. We shall, probably, have more to
say on it hereafter.
—
The despoilers of our people, who
have so long fed upon our substance and
gloated over their thievings, will find no
peace on earth—no rest for their bodies
this side of “a land of deepest shades
where all things are forgot;” and may
vGod have mercy on their souls.
TJie Georgia Scuacorsliip.
The credentials of Hon. Thomas M.
Norwood, claiming a seat in the Senate,
were presented to tbe Senate yesterday
by Senator Thurman, and laid on the
table. There is Uo prospect of his being
admitted, as it is generally understood,
that the vacant seat in the Senate from
Georgia will be given to the Hon. Foster
Blodgett, who has, by tbe late revolu
tionary action of the Georgia Leg
islature, gained strength in the Sen
ate, and will, undoubtedly be admitted.
—Washington National Republican, 5th
, December.
In our opinion, the Democratic party
of the State and the Democratic mem
bers of the Legislature, have not adopt
ed the means which they should, and
which was at their command. It may
not yet be too late to take the right step.
—Eds. Sust.
—
Radicalism will have to roost low in
Georgia from this time forth.
Public Plunderers must henceforth
“hide their heads diminished.”
The Plundering crew are amazed at
the rushing tide of popular indignation,
which is overwhelming everything in its
way. They have long tyrannized over
us and forced us to “ stand and deliver.”
This we have endured almost in silence—
certainly without resentment—till they
supposed we were like well-broke beasts
of burden—had made up our minds to
submit forever, even after the yoke was
removed; hence they are astonished.
«
Gen. Grant recommends Congress to
“ give a fixed va*ue to our currency” by
legislation—“ that value to bo constantly
and uniformly approaching par with
specie.” It is strange that a man occu-
pying the Presidential Chair is not posted
in the results of all efforts at sumptuary
legislation, or the fixing, by law, of the
value of anything whatever. It cannot be
done. Such matters always regulate
themselves, in spite of any law that can
he passed.
Degrading the Service.—Gen. Grant
recommends that “promotions in the
Navy above the the rank of Captain be
by selection, instead of by seniority”—
urging that it will “ secure greater effi
ciency” in the “higher grades,” and hold
out “incentives to young officers, to im
prove themselves.” This is a move
ment toward the demoralization and
corruption of the Navy. It will
enable Grant to promote a Radical in
competent pet over an experienced, long-
tried and efficient officer. That is aU.
The service will not be promoted by the
change. : y . .\
The Public Debt. — General
Grant, in his message, says that
during the past year, the Public Debt
has been reduced $S5,057,12G 80, and
that by the negotiation of bonds at a
lower rate of interest, the amount to be
raised to pay interest with is nearly $17,-
000,000 less than before; bat he don’t
tell what the amount of the Public Debt
of tbe United States is. This is quite
unusual in a President’s Message. The
truth is, the payment of $86,000,000 is
so small in comparison with the whole
amount that it would not look well to
place them side by side.
Gen. Grant, in his message, says that
out unusual chastisements by storm and
fire has served “to develops a friendship
for ns on the part of foreign nations,
*.hich goes far toward alleviating the
the term Nation four times in one
paragraph. His mind runs in an
cratic and dispotic channel.
And he pays this compliment to the
Russian Dynasty:
The intimate friendly relations which
have so long existed between the United
States and Russia continue undisturbed.
The visit of tbe third son of the Em
peror is a proof that there is no desire on
the part of his Government to diminish
the cordiality of th6se relations. The
hospitable reception which has been
given to the Grand Duke is a proof that
on oar side we share the wishes of that
Government.
Riding a Hobby Outside of the Ring.
General Grant, of late years, has be
come an intense abolitionist. He never
so, while slavery existed in the
United States; but since, at tbe com
mand of Mr. Lincoln, he aided in crush
ing out the institution, he has become
warmly enlisted.
In his late message he says it is a “sub
ject of congratulation” that the “Great
Empire of Brazil” bus taken the initiato
ry step towards abolishing slavery; that
our relations towards that country will
be made “more cordial” by this act, and
urges an “advance step towards entire
emancipation.” He also regrets the fail
ure of the movement in Cuba and Porto
Rico.
All this is a matter of taste on the part
of the President. No one can object to
his criticizing the internal policy of for
eign Governments, or making such sug
gestions to them as to the best mode of
managing their own affairs, as he may
deem best. We don’t see why he should
be concerned about such (to us) outside
matters, but make no objection to it; it
neither hurts nor benefits the people of
the United States.
This is, however, preliminary to an
other point, where proper bounds are
overstepped—so it seems to us. He
alleges that citizens of the United States
(or persons claiming to bo citizens) are
large slaveholders in foreign lands, and
recommends:
“To Congress to provide, by stringent
legislation, a suitable remedy against the
holding, owning or dealing in slaves, or
being interested in slave prop erty in for
eign lands, either as owners, hirers or
mortgagers, by citizens of the United
States.”
We do not see how Congress can pass
any law which is to operate in foreign
lands, or how such a law, if passed, can
be enforced beyond the limits of this
country. Whether it is proper or right
for cur citizens to own negroes in foreign
countries, is quite another question; but
it seems to us that Congress has no right
to say what people shall or shall not own
in countries beyond our jurisdiction. It
is, however, in keeping with the lawless
ness which the Radical Paction have ex
hibited from first to last. An effort to
enforce such a law, it seems to us, would
surely lead to complications and a breach
of the peace with countries where such
a thing should be attempted. We had
better let other governments say what
our citizens shall or shall not own within
their jurisdiction.
Adopting Radical Slanders.—Gen.
Grant, in his message to Congress, says :
The condition of the Southern States is, unhappi
ly not such as aU true, patriotic citizens would like
to see. Social ostracism for opinion’s sake, personal
violence or threats toward persons entertaining po
litical views opposed to those entertained by a ma
jority of the old citizens, prevent immigration and
the Uow of much needed capitalinto the States lately
in rebellion. It will be a happy condition of the
country when the old citizens of these States will
take an interest in public affairs, promulgate ideas
honestly entertained, vote for men representing
their views, and tolerate the same freedom of ex
pression and baUot as those entertaining different
political convictions.
For the sake of liis own integrity he
onght to have kept aloof from becoming
tbe retailer of the vilest of Radical slan
ders and falsehoods. There is no such
thing as “ social ostracism for opinion’s
sake” iu the South—neither is there any
such thing as “personal violence or
threats towards persons” for their politi
cal views. There is social ostracism of
public thieves and carpet-bag plunderers',
and there has been violence towards dis
turbers of the peace and violators of law,
In some sections, the people have taken
the law into their own hands and pun
ished parties who were guilty or supposed
to be guilty of crimes or outrages, and
in this, innocent parties may have been
illy used. We regret that this thing has
happened—though it is no more than
happens in the Northern States; neither
is it any more frequent in the South than
in the North; nor any more aggravating
or inexcusable; but we do, emphatically,
deny that there is any such condition of
society in the South, or any such practi
ces as “personal violence or threats” to
wards any, merely on account of political
opinions. We regret to see a man in
Grant’s high position, adopting and offi
ciallyretailing the vilest slanders of the
vilest of his party.
We have been plundered and oppressed
and our substance devoured, and our
people have been insulted and outraged
by Gen. Grant’s pets, who have been pro
tected and upheld in their infernal work
by his bayonets; and now he officially
proclaims the vilest of slanders against
us, in addition to his previous injury.
SUiS-STROJKES.
Grant’s general amnesty recom
mendations are but an echo of hi 3 old
“let us have peace,” and are no more
sincere. However, they will do to enter
with into the approaching canvass. Grant
is not wholly obtuse, or if he is, theie are
those about him who are not.
BgL, Hon. Thos. J. Speer telegraphs
all the way from Washington that the
Republican members of Congress from
Georgia do not favor an election for Gov
ernor. Of course not, since there is no
possible chance for them to elect their
candidate.
If anything in the world could
dampen the ardor of the Democrats, it is
that dispatch Irom Tommy Speer. He
does not favor an election for Governor.
Oat of respect to his feelings the Demo
crats ought, possibly, to take down their
candidate and abide the pleasure of the
Honorable mover of the previous ques
tion. The mistake was in not consulting
him beforehand.
JGgy* The Washington correspondent
of the Louisville Ledger says: “A rumor
has lately been set afloat to the effect
that Foster Blodgett will be admitted to
a seat in the Senate. A careful canvass
of Republican Senators demonstrate that
he will be denied admission by a two-
thirds vote, whatever the report of tbe
committee may be.” That same rumor
was set afloat fully a hundred times dur
ing the last session, and yet Mr. Blodgett
was not seated.
The New York Herald says.* “The
reported Cabinet Changes all resolve
themselves into the one fact that Attorney
General Akerman is to retire because of
a disagreement between him and tbe
President on the su ! jectof theKu-Klux.”
Certainly the Herall means this asa joke.
If there is anything in the world that the
President and Amos Tappan agree upon,
it is this Ku-Klux business. Both are as
blood-hungry as a pair of wolves that
have not smelt of b ood in a month.
Next Conference.—The next meeting
of the North Georgia Conference is to
be held in this city. It will be the sec
ond time Conference has met here since
the war.
“Fob Cowes and a Market.”
Some journalists and journals, who
have been trying to “run with the hare
and hold with the hounds,” and others
that have been running considerably
with the hare, are now trying to tack
about. They, find the popular current
set in a way they did not expect. They
have made a part of their living by keep
ing on the friendly side of Rings and
Combinations, and got used to it, and
are greatly astonished to find the people
able to burst up Rings and knock the
props from under those who have fat
tened upon the public and dispensed pat
ronage to editors and papers who would
either support or tickle them, or be si
lent while they performed their work of
robbery. Strange how interest affects
one’s opinions on matters involving prin
ciple.
After Caucussing for three days and
two nights, the Republicans have come
to the conclusion not to have any candl
date for Governor and to let the election
go by default. As we stated in our issue
of Thursday morning, the leading mem
bers of the party were divided in their
counsels on Wednesday—some siding
with Conley, and determining not to
recognize the election—others believing
a nomination should be made and the
election vigorously tested. Whether
they have have all finally sided with Con
ley or not, we do not know. What took
place in their counsels we do not know—
they are not communicative. We are
only authorized to say that they will
place no candidate in the field.
At one time it was believed Col. James
Atkins would be brought out by them,
and at one time he really was nominated;
but this nomination was reconsidered at
a subsequent consultation, and the nom
ination withdrawn.
Swedish Servants.—Col. Geo. W.
Adair and Richard Peters, Esq., have
taken- some of Mr. Foss’ Swedish ser
vants, and will give them a fair trial
The complaint of the growing unfaith
fulness, and increasing tendency towards
worthlessness on the part of the negroes,
is heard on every hand, and the white
people everywhere are becoming more
and more reluctant to employ them.
This is sad to reflect upon. The ne
gro, as a race, is careless and thriftless,
and is without ambitious energy to suc
ceed. A state of compulsory servitude
is the only one in which the race ever
improved in morals, physical condition,
usefulness or respectability, or increased
in numbers. That condition is gone
forever. Nobody will ever again attempt
to revive it, and the negro, in this coun
try, is doomed to extinction! It is a sad
reflection. The great fact makes up a
distressing problem for the contempla
tion of the philanthrophist, and the
solution of the patriot and the states
man.
We shall soon have the opinion of com
petent men, founded on experience, of
the worth of Swedish servants and la
borers. We have no doubt it will be
favorable. Lo! the poor negro ! will be
a far sadder refrain than “Lo! the poor
Indian.” The Indian is good for noth
ing under any circumstances—utterly in
capable of accomplishing anything for
the world; bnt the negro, under the con
trol of intelligence, is vastly useful, and
the world will yet feel his loss.
Murder in Jackson Counts:, Flori
da.—We learn, by private letter to a gen
tleman in this city, that Mr. Felix Long,
an estimable gentleman, residing • in
Jackson county, Florida, was shot and
killed by some person, or persons un
known, a few days ago. He was engaged
in sugar-boiling at the time. He was a
good man, highly esteemed, and a son of
Col. R. H. Long, formerly of Georgia.
Errors.—One of the important errors
in our published proceedings of the Con
vention was, that the name of Maj. J.
B. Cumming was printed Cunningham.
Another was the entire omission of the
name of Z. I. Fitzpatrick, delegate from
Putnam, who was the only delegate ac
tually present from that county. Doubt
less there are other errors. If so, we
hope those concerned will excuse us. It
was all gotten up in very great haste.
Negro Riot.—On the night of the 2d
of December, a party of four or five ne
groes living in Thomasville—a little ne
gro village some five miles in the country
—disguised and armed themselves, came
to the city and attempted to enter by vio
lence a house on Summer hill, containing
some defenceless women and children.
They were in search of a man whom they
had sworn to kill for some alleged out
rage or insult. Only two of the party,
Elijah Kemp and Henry Erwin, were
captured. A preliminary examination
will take place before Justice Johnson as
soon as the remaining fugitives are ar
rested.
[From our Dally Edition of Thursday, December 7.]
Mayor’s Court.—While tho people
were yet slumbering and haunted with
visions of Smith and James borne on a
tidal wave of thundering Democratic
huzzas, His Honor was proudly, and in
solitary magnificence, parading the.
streets like old Boreas on an expedition
to Sahara, in a handsome “barouche and
four.” * i
Lowry, in the emergency, took advan
tage of His Honor’s absence, entertained
the guests and dismissed the suppliants
for mercy.
MR. JOHANNES CAMPBELL,
in a spirit of burlesque, sought to immo
late the name of his English ancestor,
who sang,
“On Linden when the sun was low,” &c.
Here is an extract from his immortal
parody:
Vun evenin ven der moon vas high,
Hupe de, hupi da 1
Und stars played poker in the sky,
Hupe de, hupi da!
Mine frou she swears I’m vun damned lie,
Hupe de, hupi da!
“Der Tiefel, dunder," sagte I,
Hupe de, hupi da 1
The chorus involved a change of scene,
and—-about this time Lowry woke up
and said it was all a dream, a vision, a
myth, and dithmithed the troubadours.
MB. CAROL,
was standing on Decatur street, on Mon
day caroling like a nightingale,
“Not for Joe, not for J oe,
But Smith, you’ll bet.”
When a “noise, as of many waters,”
came borne upon the gale. (It was a shout
for Smith.) The blast was too sudden.
He was found in the gutter erecting a
monument,
“Not for Joe, but Smith, you’ll bet,”
and for this contempt (of Joe) was fined
$5.
A DISCIPLE OF BACCHUS,
was fined $25 for dispensing his nectars
on Sabbath. *
Lowry, though a consistent Christian,
saw proper to call upon
NOBODY
for the doxology, who responded as fol
lows:
"In life’s young morning Nobody
To me was tender and dear,
And my cradle was rocked by Nobody,
And nobody was over near;
I was patted and praised by Nobody,
And nobody brought me up;
And when I was hungry Nobody
Gave me a dine or sup.”
“Well,” said Lowry, “if nobody is so
generous, who the deuce you want here?”
“Nobody, yer Honor,” said he.
Our neighbor, the Constitution, says re
spectfully, that
••Ur. Stephens is mistaken as to the meaning and in
tention"
of Sec. 202 of the Code, and Article 4,
Sec. 2, Par. 4, of the Constitution, in
relation to appointing Supreme Court
Judges, and thinks he has made this
“mistake”
“in fokgetting that the mode is changed," die.
We would respectfully suggest that Mr,
Stephens does not often make mistakes
on matters of fact, and that he seldom
forgets anything important.
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GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
THIRTY-SECOND DAY’S PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
Friday, December 8.
The Senate met at 9 o’clock a. m, Pres
ident Trammell in the chair. Prayer by
Rev. Mr. Hinton. On motion the roll
call was dispensed with. The journal was
read and approved.
Mr. Candler moved to. reconsider so
much of the proceedings of yesterday as
relates to the passage of a resolution pro
viding for the appointment of a joint
special committee to investigate various
matters connected with tbe penitentiary
and the farming out of the convicts, on
the ground that its object had been thor
oughly accomplished by a legislative
committee appointed in 1869 at great ex
pense and trouble.
Mr. Erwin moved to lay the motion on
the table; lost.
The motion to reconsider prevailed:
Ayes 19; nayes 14.
Mr. Smith moved to reconsider a reso
lution requesting the School Commis
sioner to resign the office which he now
holds.
Mr. Nicholls called the previous ques
tion. The motion was cairied by—ayes
25; nays 16.
Mr. Nunnally moved to refer the reso
lution to the Committee on Education.
The committee appointed to look into
the amount of business before both
Houses reported a large amount of busi
ness before each body which ought to be
acted upon during the present session,
and recommended that the session be ex
tended until Wednesday, 13th inst.
Mr. Brown opposed the adoption of
the report. He believes that there would
still remain a large amount of bnsiness
whenever the Legislature might adjourn,
and if any very important business shall
not be attended to, it can be acted upon
at the session in January—further, that
while it requires a two-thirds vote to pro
long the session, adjournment thereafter
depends merely upon a majority vote.
Mr. Wellborn offered a resolution that
the session be extended until Wednesday,
13tb, inclusive, and not longer, except by
a two-thirds vote.
Mr. Reese favored the adoption of the
report baoause, not only expediency but
necessity as well as duty to the people
demands action upon the appropriation
bill, the tax bill and the perfecting of
the public school system, which could all
be acted upon by the time recommended
in the report for adjournment,
The resolution of Mr. Wellborn, as an
amendment to the report, was adopted.
The report of the committee was then
adopted by, ayes 27, nays 11.
Bills on third reading:
To authorize the issue of bonds by
the corporate authorities of Dalton for
educational purposes; passed.
For the relief of O. B. Anthony, Tax
Collector of Clay county; passed.
House amendments to a bill to incor
porate tbe town of Barnesville, were con
curred in.
House amendment to the bill incorpo
rating the Savannah and Thunderbolt
Railroad Company were concurred in.
Mr, Kibbee moved to elect a Secretary
pro tern, to assist the Secretary in the dis
charge of the large amount of business
to be transacted during the remainder of
the session.
The motion was carried and W. A.
Little, Esq., Assistant Secretary, was
unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr. Wellborn, the Gen
eral Appropriation Bill was taken up and
passed the first time.
To authorize the town council of Cal
houn to aid in the construction of the
North Georgia and North Carolina Rail
road; passed.
To authorize the Ordinary of Gwinnett
to issue bonds to build a Court House;
passed.
To appoint certain persons Commis
sioners of Roads and Revenue of McIn
tosh county; passed.
To amend an act to alter the charter of
Columbus; passed.
To amend an ■ act incorporating the
Newuan and Americus Railroad Compa
ny.
To repeal an act to amend section 4245
of the Code by striking out the words “to
work in a chain gang.”
Campbell moved to lay the bill upon
the table; lost; ayes, 11; nays, 27. The
bill was passed.
To incorporate the Atlanta and Ten
nessee Railroad Company.
To change the line petween Upson and
Pike counties; passed.
A message was received from the Gov
ernor, stating his approval of a resolution
discontinuing certain suits against the
Treasurer; also, a resolution calling upon
the Governor for information of tne in
debtedness of the State for printing, etc.
To authorize a counter-showing on a
motion for continuance; passed. Ayes,
31; nays 6.
A House resolution that one thousand
copies of the election bill be printed, and
generally distributed throughout the
State, so as to disseminate a knowledge of
its provisions previous to the election was
concurred in.
To authorize the corporate authorities
of Cuthbert to issue bonds for educa
tional purposes.
To amend an act incorporating Clarks
ville, Habersham county; passed.
To establish a board of commissioners
of Roads and Revenue for Habersham
county; passed.
To change the law of distribution so
far as relates to the property of married
women. The bill provides for the distri
bution of the property of a married wo
man among the husband and children,
whereas, the law now vests all in the
husband. The bill was passed. •
To make it legal for Sheriffs, Consta
bles and other officers to sell property
levied on, in other places than before the
court house door; passed.
Mr. Hinton offered a resolution that
hereafter the Senate shall meet at 9
o’clock a. m., and adjourn at 1 p. m., and
meet at 3 o’clock p. m., and adjourn at
5 o’clock, unless otherwise ordered by a
majority of the Senate; adopted.
The Senate then adjourn eel.
(In addition to the injustice that would
result to tbe people of Wayne county,
Mr. Nicholls’ opposition to the bill to ap
portion the Representatives in the lower
House of the General Assembly, and to
change the Senatorial Districts of the
State, was based on the fact, as he con
tended, that tbe bill was unconstitution
al, said bill containing two distinct sub
jects matter.)
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met, President Trammell in the
chair.
Bills on third reading:
For the relief of Zeta King; passed—
ayes 23, nays 9.
To alter and explain Section 3652 of
the Code, relating to the fees of County
Treasurer; passed.
To amend the several acts incorpora
ting the town of Cartersville, Bartow
county; passed.
To incorporate the LaGrange Banking
and Trust Company; passed.
To amend an act fixing the fees of the
clerk and sheriff of Chatham county;
and of the City Court of Savannah; pass
ed.
To amend an act amending the several
acts incorporating the city of Macon;
passed.
To incorporate the Atlantic, Fort Val
ley and Memphis Railroad Company;
passed.
To create a Board of Commissioners
for Screven county,to define their powers
and for other purposes; passed.
To change the line between the coun
ties of Carroll and Douglass; passed.
To amend an act incorporating the
Medical College of Savannah; passed.
To incorporate the Atlanta and Dah-
lonega Railway Company; passed.
To amend the law of the State in rela
tion to garnishment; tabled.
To alter and amend section 3995 of tbe
Code, in relation to the foreclosure . f
mortgages on personal property; passed.
Bills were read the second time.
Senate adjourned until to-morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
House was called to order at 9 a. m. by
the Speaker. Prayer by Rev. Mr. J ones.
Journal of yesterday read and approved.
Mr. Pou moved to reconsider the loss
of a bill to amend the charter of tho Al
bany and Columbus Railroad Company.
On the motion’to reconsider the yeas
and nays were called for with the follow
ing xesifit: • Yeas 77; nays 84.
Clower of Monroe moved to reconsider
the passage of the bill to regulate labor-
motion laid on the table. *
Mr. Heidt moved to reconsider the pas
sage of the bill to incorporate the Savan
nah and Thunderbolt Railroad Companv
with a view to striking out an amend
ment; motion laid on tbe table.
Mr. Bryan moyed to reconsider the
loss of a bill to regulate the practice of
demstry. This motion did not prevail
The bill to prevent the sale of farm
products between the hours of sunset and
sunrise in Richmond, aud other counties
was taken up. *
Mr. Bryan offered a substitute for the
bill.
On motion the bill and substitute was
laid on tbe table.
A resolution by Mr. Wofford, of Bar
tow, iu relation to land granted to the
Cherokee Indians, was adopted.
A bill to cany into effect a bill to pro
vide for the election of Governor to fill
the unexpired term of R. B. Bullock was
passed, and transmitted to the Senate.
On motion of Mr. Rawls, the rules
wore suspended and the House went into
a Committee of the Whole on tbe tax
ttiu.
A motion, by Mi-. Scott, to strike out
a section which compels non-resident
persons selliug by sample to pay a tax of
one hundred dollars, excited considera
ble discussion.
On the motion to strike out, the yeas
and nays were called with the following
result—yeas 101; nays 44.
A lengthy correspondence between
General Lewis, State School Commis
sioner, and Hon. Garnett McMillan, in
reference to remarks made by Mr. Mc
Millan relating to an attempt on the part
of General Lewis to have certain text
books, obnoxious to our people, put into
our schools.
Mr. Pierce stated that he had prepared
the resolution before Mr. McMillan’s
speech; that said speech had nothing to
do with the introduction of the resolu
tion, that he alone is responsible for it.
The Senate resolution providing for
the extension of the session until
Wednesday next, was set down as tho
special order for three o’clock.
A resolution by Mr. Glover, requesting
the Governor to order an election for
Representative in Sumter county, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Hon.
Wright Brady, was adopted.
The Tax act was resumed.
The Section imposing a tax of twenty
cents per gallon on liquor dealers was
stricken out.
Leave of absence was granted to
Messrs. Johnson of- Jefferson, Guyton,
Kennedy, Mason and Davis, of Clark.
The House then adjourned until 3
o’clock f. si.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A resolution by Mr. Richards, provid
ing that all bills passed by the House
shall be at once transmitted to the Sen
ate, was adopted.
The special order, to-wit, tho Senate
resolution continuing the session through
Wednesday next, was taken up.
Mr. Bryan thought, that there was
some doubt as to whether or not this
joint resolution would not have to be
submitted to the Executive, and if that
be so, then the resolution could be kept
by him for five days, and there might be
some doubt about the constitutionality of
thfe acts done after the forty days had
expired in the event that the resolution
was not approved. He said that the bus
iness now before the Legislature could
be completed in the regular session in
January
Mr. Simmons of Gwinnett thought
that the Governor has nothing to do
with the action of the Legislature in con
tinuing the session a few days by a
a two-thirds vote—and that. * there is
much important business that cannot bo
finished by Saturday night, and if the
Legislature adjourn on Saturday, about
one-third of the work already done
would go for nothing. Mr. Wofford o!
Bartow, offered a substitute, extending
the time until Saturday next. He said that
the business could not be finished un
til that time, and when the Legislature
meets in January, it would take three
weeks to get back to where the business
now is. Mr. W. D. Anderson said that
he wanted some man who desires to pro
long the session, to give some good reason
why it should be done. Mr. Goodman
said that there are some import
ant bills affecting his constitu
ents which, although introduced, have
not yet been finally disposed of.
SpeakerSmith said that his position kept
him from voting in many instances, and
that he had not taken part in the debates
of questions as interesting to him, and
that there are. some important measures
still pending which the interest of the
people demand should be attended to.
This Legislature has not wasted its time,
but had to meet and pass upon some of
the gravest and most important questions
which have ever come before’any General
Assembly in thi3 State. The interest of
the people would be a great deal better
subserved by carrying through measures
which their interests demand tbau by an
inopportune adjournment, and the party,
which is opposed to this adjournment,
want to disgrace this body by catting
short the time, and thus causing imper
fect legislation. This speech was elo
quent aLd earnest, and elicited applause.
On motion to adopt. Mr. Wofford’s sub
stitute the yeas and nays were called,
with the following result: Yeas, 120;
nays, 32.
The following bills were read the third
time:
To amend the charter of the town of
Thompson; passed.
To legalize the tax levied by the Ordi
nary of Dougheity county for 1871;
passed.
To compel non-residents to pay tax on
stock grazing in Colquitt county; passed.
To change the name of Bowden Coi
legiate Institute; passed.
To amend the charter of Fort Gaines;
passed.
To amend section 650 of the Code, so
far as relates to the county of Colquitt;
passed.
To amend section 3434 of the Code;
passed.
To authorize Ordinaries to issue at-
tacliments; lost.
To incorporate the town of Jefferson;
passed.
To incorporate the Atlanta and Monti-
cello Narrow Guage Railroad Company;
passed.
To endow the Atlanta University; lost.
Relating to fences and protection of
crops; lost.
To amend tbe charter of tli8 town of
Stone Mountain; passed.
The House went into Committee of the
Wimle on the bill to appropriate money,
to pay the heirs of Co!. M. Sheffall, au