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4, 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. — 1 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 It not worth the space it would occupy in our columns, and wo do not publish it In stead, we publish and notice such por tions of it as are interesting to the peo ple.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. ^ ► • ■< 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