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THE EASTMAN TIMES.
M. L. BURCH, Editor & Proprietor
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1878.
STATE LEGISLATURE.
The organization of the House took
place is the Representative Hall at 10
o'clock a. m., the 6th inst.:
The House was called to order by
Mr. E. P. Speer, the former Clerk, who
proceeded to call the certified roll—
there being very few absentees.
The oath of office was administered
to the members by Judge Gibson, of
Augusta, as their names were called.
Hon. A. O. Bacon, of Bibb, was
unanimously elected Speaker, and up
on being conducted to the Chair, Mr.
Bacon said;
Gentlemen of the House of Represen
tatives—\ sincerely thank you for this
honor which you have again bestowed
on me, and in the execution of the du
ties of this office I will endeavor not
to forfeit the confidence you have re
posed iu me. The business of. this leg
islature will be very tedious to us all.
Anew Constitution is before us; the
statute of the State must be conformed
to it; old bylaws must be conformed to
itj and new laws must be made in ac
cordance with it. No task is so for
midable to a Legislature than thus to
mould the laws of a State to anew
Constitution. It is not probable that
there will be another Constitution for
half a century, and the laws we have
to make will last and exert their influ
ence on our laws and our people for
years to come. It becomes us there
fore to exert all our enthusiasm, em
ploy all cur integrity and patience, in
the important task before us,
Henry R. Gootchius, of Columbus,
was elected Clerk of the House by a
large majority over 11. P. Wright, of
Atlanta, his opponent, and took the
oath of office.
D. H. Miller was elected Door
keeper, and took the oath of office.
J II Smith, of Coffee, was again
elected Messenger of the House.
II G Turner of Brooks was elected
Speaker pro. tern.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 10
o'clock by W A Harris of Worth, the
former Secretary, and proceeded to or
ganize hy the election of Hon. R E
Letter, of Chatham, President., and
lion. E P Howell of Fulton, President
pro. tem.
W A liar ris of Worth was again
elected Secretary, with 1111 Cabaniss
assistant, and C W Seidell journalizing
secretary,
L J Allred was elected doorkeeper,
and W A Speer keeper of the gal'ery.
A J Cameron of Telfair was again
chosen Messenger of the Senate.
The Governor was notified by com
mittee that both houses were fully or
gunized and.ready for business.
The House received a message from
tnc Governor inclosing notices that R,
11. I janier would contest the election
of \V C Sheffield Representative elect
of Early county; W J James of E P
Miller of Liberty county, and S R
Atchison of Thomas Butler Represen
tative elect of Camden county.
Thus ended the first day's session.
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.
Massachusetts —Ben Butler has been
overwhelmingly defeated.
Pennsylvania—lloyl, for
Governor is elected.
New Jersey—The Republicans gain
two Congressmen. The Legislature is
divided.
Connecticut--Tho Republicans car
ry the State and gain two Congress
men.
New Hampshire—The State not
changed, probublo Republican gam in
Congress.
Illinois-—‘The Stale Republican—no
change ii* the delegation.
Michigan—Gone Republican.
Wisconsin—Republicans hold the
Legislature and gain a Congress*,
man
Louisiana—The election peaceable,
and the Democrats succcegful.
South Carolina —Gov. Hampton sends
greetiug to the world—loo,ooo ma*
jority !
Delaware—Hall, Democrat,was elec
ted Governor
Kentucky—Returns indicate eight
Democratic Congressmen elected, pos
sihly ten.
Virginia—The Democrats carried all
the and strict*
Rhode Island—Gone Republican.
Minnesota —State went Republican
by decreasedjmajority from 187 G.
Tennessee —The State went Demo
cratic 35,000
lowa —No returns reported.
Georgia^—Gone Democratic.
Vermont—National ticket elected in
Third District.
Alabama—Gone Democratic.
Maryland—Gone Democratic.
North Carolina—Gone almost Dem
ocratic.
Arkansas—Gone Deni cratic.
Texas—Gone Democratic.
Nevada—The Democrats claim it.
Kansas—Democrat elected in the
2d. No other returns.
I’l nidu— Gone Democratic,
Legislative Proceedings.
SENATE.
811.1.S ON FIRST HEADING,
Bv Mr. Lumpkin—A bill t*> regulate
the striking of Juries. Referred to
Judiciary Committee.
Also a bill to prohibit the Clerk of
the Sup rim Court irum practicing law
Referred to the committee on ihu ju
diciary,
By Mr. Hudson —A bill to enforce
Paragraph I, S ction VI, Article Vil,
of New Const tution Referred to com
mittee on corpora ion-.
By Mr. McDaniel—A bill to eairy in
to effect the homestead provision ol the
0“W Constitution.
Also, a bill to provide for tne sale of
railroads.
Also a bill to carry intoj effect the
provision ol the new Cons itution re,
latiug to jurors.
Also, a bill to carry into effect that
provision of the new Constitution in
relation to fraudulent concealin' nt of
property by debt is. Ah referred t
judiciary commit ee,
By Mr. Preston a r>j|) tp carry in
to effect the section of the ntw Ci'ii
stitution providing artificial limbs to
maimed Confederate soldiers.
Also, a hill to authorize appeals in
justice courts.
Also, a hill to regulate appeals from
verdicts of juries, etc Referred to
judiciary committee.
By Mr. Hodg<-s—A bill mik ng the
use of public lumls by officers a h lo
ny, punishable by imprisonment of not
less than one and more than two y ars
in the penitentiary. Referred to com"
mittee on jud cn.iy.
By Mr. Simmons—A b 11 t>> reduce
the fees of tax collectors, Judiciary
committee.
By Mr. Speer—A bill t< provide for
a judge to preside in cases where the
judge of the Circuit is disqualified,
Also, a bill to carry into effect Par
agraph 11, Sec. 7ni the new Consti
tution,
Also, a bill to carry into effect the
Jury provision of tin* new Coiistiiu
lion. Judiciary committee.
Mr, Clements, Chaiimm of t e L ca
Legislation Committee i\ ported tu.it
the said bill should beadnp ed >,y sun
si it ute.
BILLS ON SECOND HEADING.
Bill on the snbji ct of giving notice
ol intention of applying to ihe Legis
lature lor local legislation.
HOUSE,
The Senate resolution in reference
to the sale of the M. and B. Railroad
was taken up and concurred in.
By Mr. Phillips of Cobb—A resolu
tion that theGovernorfuroish the House
with all de< ds and docnmenis in rela
tion to the building ol a capitol in At,
luut a. Agreed to.
A message from the Senate was here
received, which was a mso uiion ask
ing for a committee on the pan of the
House jointly with three Iromthe Sen
ate and live from the House to comer
with the authorises of the city of At
lanta as to when it will be convenient
for the city of Atlanta to comply with
her proposition as to building a capital.
Concurred in.
By Mr. A'ston of DeK lb—A bill
to authorize the construction of a b<u
room register, to be used as a vehicle
to raise money for toe school fund.—
Committee on finance.
By Mr. Hulsey of Fulton—A bill to
establish the Middle Geoigia Military
and Agricultural College at Mdledge
vi lie, Ga,, using the State buildings
for that purpose, with an appropriation
$1,500 for immediate use, and SIB,OOO
annually, free to all whites. Referred
to committee on Education.
A resolution was adopted to appoint
a committee of live to investigate the
wild land troubles.
Mr. King of Floyd renewed h's mo
tion to appoint a committee of twenty
to investigate and determine the num
ber of judicial circuits in t >e State.
Amendments were offered to reduce
the number to nine. Lost.
A substitute was offered by Mr. Sib
ley of Richmond, that it is the smi-e ot
tins House that the number of judicial
circuits of tbis State remain un
changed.
Mr. Fort of Sumter called for the
yeas and nays ; the call was sustained,
and the substitute was los f by a vote
of 39 yeas to 127 nays.
The question was then put on the
original resolution and adopted.
The House concurred with the joint
resolutions of the Senate.?
Mr. Mvnatt of Fulton, introduced
a bill on which the suspension of the
rules was asked. The rules were sus
pended, and the bill was read the first
time.
The bill was in relation to local leg
islation, giving notice by publication,
etc,, as prescribed in the llth at tide of
the new Constitution
Mr. My natt moved that the bill be
referred to a special committee of
three.
Mr. Hudson of Harris, moved that
the bill be referred to the Judiciary
Committee. Lost on division.
Mr. Miller o( Houston moved to
amend by inserting nine instead of
three.
The motion as amended was adop
ted,
Mr. Adams of Chatham—A bill t'
authorize the payment of certain Macon
ami Brunswick coupons.
Read the.fir-t t me and referred to
Fo.ance c mmittee,
Mr. Adams also iutioittceda bill
regulating tue pa-sage of local laws
under the new Constitution.
Read the first time and referred
to the special coin mi: tee on tubs sub
ject.
Mr, Phillips nf Cobit, a bill to pro
hibit the sale of whiskey with n two
miles of election precincts.
Read the first time and referred to
the judiciary committee.
Mr. i’atum of Dade # a bill t repeal
the act establishing an agricultural de,
pai tiuent in the State.}
Read the*first time and referred to
the c mm ttee on agriculture.
Mr Huns of Decatur, a bill to
amend sectj m 874 of the C"de. Read
the first time and referred to Judiciary
Com "iti- e
Mr. Westbrook of Dough* rty, ab dl
t > mu* ud the law incorporating the
Mueon& Brunswick Road Read she
fir.-t tune and referred to Committee
on F ounce.
Mr Reese of Floyd, a bill for the
collection of more than seven per cent
hit rest n this State, and for the re
covery ol more than tin* anove rate.—
Road anu ret erred to the judiciary c* tu
rn it lee.
Mr. Rankin of Gordon, a bill to reg
ulate railroad height rates and pre
hO.ibing penalties for a violation of
laws on this .-übjoet, Read first time
and referred to the Committee on ju
diciary.
Mr. Simthier, of Lincoln, a bill <o
regulate the rate of legal interest. Ju
diciary c immittee,
A message iiom the Senate was re
ceived announcing that the Senate had
appointed a committee to examine into
and report on the sale of the M and B
R It bonds a* referred to m the Gov
ernor’s mess igo.
Mr. Fort of Sumter, a bill to regu
late rates on the several railroads with
in this State, for the transportation of
freights and passengers over their
lines, and prohibiting the charge of
discriminating rates between places
persons or distances.
Read and referred to the cujimittee
<-n railroads,
Mr. Barksdale, a bill to regulate the
formation of jury fists ill the counties
of this Slate,
lie-ad and referred to the committee
on judiciary.
Mr. Rinstney of White—A bill to
regulate the rate of interest in this
State.
Mr. Chambers of Wilkinson a bill
to regulate and fix the compensation
of jurors iu toe several courts m this
Slate.
By Mr. Fain—Resolution that a
committee of three from the Senate and
five from the. House be appointed to
consider that portion ot the Governor’s
message relating to she sale of the M,
& B. R. R.
SENATE.
By Mr. Burner —To appoint a com
mittee of three to take into considera
tion the advisability of an early ad
journment of the Legislature to meet
again in 1879. Adopted.
A resolution was offered by Mr.
Candlei through Hinton P Wright, to
publish the public laws ot the present
session. Adopted.
By Mr. Clark, to repeal the law **e
qu ring judgments to oe recorded in
the county of defendant's residence.—
Referred to the judicary committee.
Also, a bill to prescribe the fees of
solicitors of county e mits. Judiciary
committee.
Also a bill to regulate the returns
and redemption of wild lands. Finance
committee.
By Mr. Hudson, to regulate the pay
uf county boards of education. Re
ferred to the committee on educa
tion.
Also to amend section 204 of the
code of 1873.
HOUSE.
A message from the Senate announc
ed that this body had concurred in the
resolution appointing a committee to
look to a speedy adjournment and the
following names wm e read on the part
of the Senate : Messrs. Perry, Sta
ten, Fain and Failed
By Mr. Hanks of Whitfield, a bill
to abol sh all distinction between ‘prin_
eipf.F and ‘accessory’ in criminal law.
Judiciary committee.
By Mr. Dawson of Sumter, a bill to
regulate suoerior court business. Ju
diciary committee.
Bv Mr Hollis of Marion. ?v bdl to
give juiisdiction to justice c uris on
countv officers’ bonds when the sum
claimed does \ not exceed $lO,OOO.
Referred to the judiciary committee.
By Mr. Dupree of Macon—To entry
into effect article 9, section 1, para
graph 1 of the new constitution, on the
subject of the homestead. J udiciary
committee.
By Mr. Dickson, a bill to provide for
the punishment of slander. Judiciary
committee.
Also a bill to amend the law of fore
closure of personal property mort-
gages. Referred to the Judiciary
e hi.mittee.
By Mr. McCurrv, a bill to prohibit
the issuing of executions in cases ol
Oertioiari. R* f ired to the Judiciary
Committee.
By Mr. Hudson a bill to nrovi h* for
jury trials iu justice com ts. Jud miary
c nn.iitW*.
By Mr. Park of Green— A bill to
k- ep distinct 'hee<>unt\ offices in this
State. R -b rred to the Judie a y com
mil tee.
By Mr Ii vine, a bll to amend th
edm a .o.iaj laws, Comm.ttee on du
cat i<m.
Algo, a bill to regulate the so-ject
of insolvent poll tax payers. Finance
com i itlee.
By Mr Gray, a bill to provide for
the registration of electors in all gen
eral elections in this State. Judiciary
committee.
By Mr Cannon of Bartow, a bill to
regulate the voting of electors by con
fining them to their own districts. Ju
diciary committee.
SENATE,
Mr. Du Bose ot the 20th gave notice
that he would move to r* consider th*
action of the Senate in relation to the
bill proscribing the inmutr of notice
and publication of intention of ap
plication to the Legislature for the
passage of local laws.
Tae motion to reconsider preva 1 a
nd Governor’s Message.
The Governor's Message, delivered
to both houses of the General Assem
bly, is an able and *GUtnent, and but tor
want of space would give it entire.
We make the loliowing extracts,
however, upon the subject of “Wia!
Land-*’ and the **M .c *n & Riunswiek
Railroad
WILD LANDS.
In thjs financi.J connection, it is prop
er to call your attention t* tiie lac
that the present wild laud law needs
some amendment. T**e Comptroller
General reoomm nds that the present
law, approved February 28, 1874, he
amended so as to allow th • Comptroll
er to make up a list of all unn-turned
wild lands and improved laud, and
upon these issue fi fas ; and ahs *, that
section 891 of tin; Code, requiring a
t'-ansfer of wild land li ias be amended
so as to allow the Stale control of such
fi ias Under the present law, by whic-i
t.he Comptroller issues fi <as o i lis'soi
uureturned wild lands sent up by Re>
ceivers, and the State is obliged to
transfer the fi fas to parties applying,
many errors are committed, and inju
ries done. The object to be served is
such a moulding of the law us will en
'orce the owners of wild lands t<> pay
their legitimate share of the burdens
of taxation, and at the same time
avoid mist kesth tt work forfeiture of
property upon individuals, or else put
them n* trouble and expense to correct
such mistakes. The matter is an im
poit*nt one, and Icornm nd it to the
Genera! Assembly as needing careful
attention.
THE MACON AND BRUNSWICK RAILRoJLD.
Ttiis important work, now controlled
by the State, needs some decisive ac
tion by thu Legislature The direct
pecuniary interest involved in this
property is large, and the incidental
interests resulting from a wise and en
ergetic management of its business
seem to my m nd to promise inca'cu
lai le benefit to that section penetrated
by this road. It would be d.fficuit to
find a section which embraces a wider
range ol production, or which poss< ss
es such pos-ib'hties of profita le de
velopment. Favorable rates of trans
portation, and such general ami per
manent encouragement us a great line
like the Macon & Brunswick'Road
could give to industrial enterprise in
all the territory within easy reach of
it, would add largely to the value ol
such property, nd thousands to our
population. It will be lor tin* Legis
lature to determine whether these de
sirable results can be expected as rea
sonably W'dle the State holds the road
as property, as could be looked for if
it was under the control of parties who
were interested as private individu
als.
Even under the State's fortunate
ownership of railroad property, it is
questionable it such ownership, under
all considerations, is a wise policy, l o
my mind nothing is clearer than the
wisdom of simplifying and restricting
the duties aud obligations ot govern
ment. Toe great work to be accom
plished by the State is the protection
of life and property. Whenever the
commonwealth attempts to act the
part of a property holder, entering in
to competition with private individu
al enterprises, we may 1 >ok for such
complications, and increase ot expen
diture, and enlargement of State pa
tronage, as will embarrass the success
if it does not threaten the purity of ad
ministration.
It is a question of large import which
ig before ns tor solution, how soon, and
on what terms, should the State relin
quish to the citizens all proprietorship
in such property. It is a question,that
to my mind, has long been settled that
not a dollar should be drawu from the
pocket of the taxpayer that could,with
a wise economy, be left there ; and
that n ntvreßt-bearing debt is no
ben fit to any State that owes it. and
the sooner*! public debt is extinguish
ed, vheu there are assets to pay it,
tf-e better it is for the public interest.
Feeling and believing this, I ara pre
p red to advise a long lease or sale o!
tlie Mac on & Brnnswr k Railroad, un
der such restrictions as will secur • the
Mat* ag dnst loss, and prctect the cit
izen against oppressive rates of trans
poi tation.
The report of the Commissioners of
thi> Macon and Brunswick Road, here
with submitted, shows that for twen
ty-two months beginning December 1,
1876, and ending September 30,
the total earnings were $631,911
and tlie total expense's $554,352 47
leaving as net earnings tor that period
the sum of $77,559 32. Of this sum
$65,000 has been paid into the State
Treasury. Of the expenses $37,035 74
were paid on matters not chargeable
to current expenses. T is, added to
the net earnings, would make tne sum
of sll4 504 06 over the actual cost of
rniuvug the r >ad. The road is in good
condition and the limited motive pow
er in fair order.
Tlie First Act Passed.
The following bill introduced by
Senator J C Clements, of the 44th was
read ihe third time in the Senate and
pass <1 :
To prescribe the manner of giving no
tice of an intention to apuly to the
Legislature for the passage of local
and special bills.
Sec. 1 Be it enacted by the general
assembly, That the notice ot an inten
tion to apply for ill' 1 passage of a local
or special bills sh ill be given in the
foil -wing manner, t >-wit : The pro
visions of the bill shall be published
<>nce in the newspaper in which tne
sh* rift'sales arc advertised in the coun
ty ol the residence "f the person or
persons, natural or artificial, to b ■ af
fected hereby, or in which the locality
or municipal : ty interested is situate,
thirty days before the introduction of
such of such bill in the house of rep
resentatives.
Sec, 2. Be it further enacted. That a
copy of the newspaper in which pub
be ition is made, accompanied with the
affidavit of thi' publisher thereof, set
ting forth the da'e and facts of the pub*
notion, shall be satisfactory proof of a
compliance with the requirements of
this bill, which shall he filed wiilt the
clerk of the house of representatives.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That
any amendment germai i to [tin* bill
proposed may be allowed of the gen
eral assembly, without the same hav
ing been contained in full in the publi
cation made.
Body of A. T. Stewart Stolen.
Upon information that the bo'iy of
A. T. Stewart, the N<-w York million*
aire, had been stolen, the following 1
general order was issued and sent out
to all precincts by Inspector Dikes :
The remains of A. T. Stewart were
last night stolen from the family vault
ia St. Marks Church yard. The casket
was found broken and the body gone*
The decomposition of the remains is so
offensive that they cannot be conceal*
ed. This is apparent from standing at
the vault this morning, consequently it
cannot be taken across the femes with
out discovery.
Cause diligmit search to be made in
your precincts, as the remains have ev
idently been stolen in hopes of a re
ward.
Charleston, Nov. 8. Gov. Hamp
ton, with some friends, was hunting
deer near Columbia, yesterday after
noon, when the mule he was riding
became frightened and the bridle
breaking, tut; Governor leaped from
the saddle, sustaining severe injuries
in his fall. His right leg was broken
in two places below the knee, the
bones protruding, and his ankle was
badly hurt. He was brought to Co
lumbia last night. Hi- injuries will
probably confine Inna in bed lor a loug
time.
A destructive fire occurred at Mon
tezuma on the 4th inst. Eleven stores
were burned. Loss $13,000, insurance
$3,500.
The election in the Fourth Congres
sional District demonstrated that there
were very many persons for Persons
and too few persons for Harris.
Adanta is getting to be a “swell"
city. A young lady refugeed from New
Orleans six weeks ago, and weighed
115 pounds when she reached Atlanta.
When she returned she weighed 145
pounds.
A farmer of Wilk- s county recently
dug a potato on his p ace which
weighed eighteen pounds. We think
this settles the “some potato" question.
During the congressional canvass in
Lowndes county, the Kadicals told the
n -groes that if Wade was elected over
Smith, their wages would he raised to
$25,00 a month. w
Look Out For Low Prices!
W. •W. ASHBUR3V
Has increased his business and in addition to his former stock has now o i
hand and Will keep a full line of
nnv? pm ppppp,
SUCH AS:
PRINTS, DOMESTICS. SPUN YARNS, JEANS, Ate., & c .
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF HATS, SHOES, SADDLERY, ETC.
A. Large Lot of B VOGI.NG and TIES.
A CONSTANT sltply of
FLOUR, BACON 7 , CORN. MEAL, SUGAR, COFFEE, RICE, TOBACCO
SALT, POTASH, HARDWARE, NAILS, CUTLERY, CROCK- *
ERY, IIN & WOODEN-WARE, Ei’C., always on hand.
mean business and ask that you examine m v stock and prices, and be
convinced. Highest market price paid in cash for hides, wool, cotton, etc.
s-*pl2-3m
JLtTEKTIOII! t?BEEIIAOEEM!
(Successor to POWELL & HARRISON,)
Respec fully cal's the attention of the public generaly to the fact that he bus
on hand and will constantly keep a full line of
GROCERIES,
Canned Goods, Tinware, Cutlery, Glass and Crockery Ware,
IX-A-I* V" A Xlsuch as SCREWS, HINGES, BUTTS, FILES,
CHISELS, AUGURS, HAMMERS, HATCHETS, SAWS, &c.
KEROSENE OIL, FURNITURE of all kiutls,
and iu fact everything usually kept in a first-class store.
of the above goods will oe sold lower than ever.MGfl Thankful for
past favors extended the firm of Powell & Harrison, I most respectfully ask a
continuance ot the same. Respectfully yours,
Eastman, Ga., Oet. 10, 1878.3 m ‘ GEO. W. POWELL.
ib'M&wim t Ammm t
Thanking nr.y customers and friends for their very liberal patronage in the
pa-t, and asking a continuance of the same, I hog leave to inform diem
th it I now and am receiving a large and well selected stock of
pRY pOODS, pLOTHING, poOTS pHOES,
HATS, HARDWARE, FAMILY GROCERIES, &C., &C.,
and indeed everything usually kept in a first class store.
Having bought these goods low down, I am fully prepared to give my customers
BARGAINS TJNSTJH.PASSED BY ANY!
Don't Fail to Gall and Examine my Goods and Prices before purchasing,
I am determined to soli goods as cheap as they can be sold in this or any
other market at retail, and will guarantee satisfaction. Again thanking you
for ,T our liberal patronage, and soliciting a cuntiuuauce of the same, lam
Very Truly Yours,
Eastman, Ga., Sept. 12, 1878-3 m C. B. MTJBREI.It.
STILL LEADS THE VAN IN
§o§
He can be found at his old stand with the best grades of
FLOUR, * SUGAR, COFFEE,
BACON, CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO,
BUTTER, SOAPS,
COFFEE MILLS, * TINWARE,
CROCKERY WARE, HARDWARE,
NAILS, CUTLERY, SEALED MEASURES, &c., &c.,
and as low as they can possibly be sold in this market.
Eastman, Ga., Oct. 3,1878-3 m
$2.00 ONLY $2.00
CUT THIS OUT.
To the Southern Planter and Grange, Atlanta, Ga,
Herewith enclosed -find §2, (with 3 letter -postage
stamps to send map,) for which please send the Planter
and Grange for one year from the date of your next is
sue, together with one of your magnificent 36x40 inch
colored maps of the Southern States, and a bound copy
of the old and new Constitutions. Please forward Map
and Book by return mail. Yours truly,
*Maine *
Post-office *