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fTlMMM; COWiWITTEKS OF TjlE 1 k lIO» *i: OF BEHRESEJiTATIIVBH. On State of the Republic.—Messrs. Cochrau of Glynn, Black, Washington, Cabaniss, Love, Hook, Smith of Brooks, Barbour, Burney, Carswell, Mallard, Lee, Barnes, Beese, Carlton, Tatum, Shcats, Adams and Hargrove. On the Judiciary.—Messrs. Lester, Cabaniss,'Cochran of Glynn, Love, Big- ham, Hook, Hester, 'Whittle, Norwood, Baiford, Trammell, Tatum, Candler. Hargrove, Barnes, Culberson, Dubose and Briscoe. On Agriculture and internal Improve ments.—Messrs. Bighain, Koval, Lawson, Thrasher. McCamv, Wheats, 'lomlin- son, Bacon, Kender, Lane, YY'yley, Bar bour, Jones of Lee, Findley, Monk, Slap pey, Clements, Bryan, Walton of Stewart. Schley, Irwin, Ezell, Cantrell, Hines and Jernigan. • On Public Education.—Messrs. Mallard. Smith of Brooks, Du Bose,.Schley, Green, Atkinson of Troup, Ileese of Lumpkin, Cochran of Wilkinson. Eason, Tomlinson, Mullins, Peterson, Owens of McIntosh, Roberts, Dever, Jackson of Clarke, and Bighain. On Finance.— Messrs. Washington, Adams, Moore of Thomas, Norwood, Cochran of Glynn, Barnes, Lester, Blood- worth, Bigham, Jernigan, Felton, Render, Williams, Mitchell of Taylor, Schley, Beall of Randolph, Whitehead and Du mas. On Banks.—Messrs. Adams, Love, Washington, Norwood, Barnes Hester, Tilts, Whittle, Atkinson, Black, Lee, Thomas, Hook, Walton of Wilkes, Swear ingen, Moore of White, Pitman, Gros-\ Stephens of Oglethorpe, Brawner, Smith of Towns, and Trammell. On Enrollment.—Messrs. Trammell, Moore, Kirby, Hawkins, Culberson, Beall of Randolph, Matthews, Dumas, Powell, Johnson, Hudson Cameron, Fain, Patter- ton, Kelley Dullose, and Smith of Brooks. On Penitentiary.---Messrs. Zachry, Cars well. Briscoe, Barker, Guldens, Thrasher, Gresham, Brown of Coweta, Cantrell, Harper, Beall of Paulding; Monk, Laven der, Smith of Oglethorpe, Bloodworth, Slappey, Pitts, Beall of Randolph, Bleck ley, Underwood, Jackson of Heard, Key and Scott. On Public Printing.—Messrs. Hester, .Fleming, Finley, Smith of Hall, Butts, Hines, Tatum, Beaty, Beaslv, Blake, Bleckley, Brown of Clay, Cook, Dickison, Dill, Howell, Jones and Hawkins. On Journals.—Messrs. Tatum, Favor, Gay, Gibbs. Ellington, Ezel Duke, Stew art, Mitchell of Pulaski, Mizell McAfee, Strickland, Surrency and Hay good. On Lunitic Asylum.—Briscoe, Cochran of Wilkinson, Reese. Roberson of Mus cogee, Smith of Brooks, Martin, Clements, Georgia Legislator.. SENATE. Saturday, Nov. 8. Tb« Senate metal 10 o’clock. A. M., according to adjournment, and waa called to order by the President Prayer by Rev. Sir. Adams of the M. K. Church. The proceedings of the former day' was read 7 he Hop. Jas R. Brown. Senator elect from the :10th District, was introducer! to the Senate by Mr. Hansel!. Mr. Brown came forward and took the oath of office. ■»;Mr. Jackson, of Whitfield, moved fby request of Mi. A ason) the resolution which was lost on yes- tetday to take up the unfinished business of last session first in order. The motion did not pre vail. Mr. Furlow said that be rose for the purpose of moving the appointing of a committee of three to report suitable action in relatioti to the death of two of the members of this body—Hon. A. .1. \\ yuu from the 22d Senatorial District, and Hon. John H. Patrick of the 21 st. He had heard that action would have been taken at an earlier day on this subject, and by some older member. The merits,, worth and esteem of the deceased should not be passed by unnoticed, it was due to them and to the attachment we loft to them while living, to take the course indicated in his motion. The motion prevailed, and Messrs. Furiow, Hansel! and Gordon were appointed the committee. Mr. Gordon rose to a question ol privilege for himself and the Senators from the 1 it!i and 43*1 District. Mr. Gordon read the following, which, on mo tion of Mr. Yason, was ordered to be spread on the Journals. ■The undersigned, Senators from the lith,4Jd Districts, and officers in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States, having observed in the public prints a statement, to the effect that they are Constitutionally ineligible, and being un wil ling to occupy fora moment a position unauihor- iz'.u by the Constitution, deem it their duty to placo on record a short summary of the reasons | which have induced them to take their seats. | They believe that their is a clear distinction be tween officers of the Regular, and officers of the I provisional Army. The former embrace that class j who. in times both of peace and war, are appniut- | ed by the President with rite concurrence of tii# I Senate, and are assigned to the command of the j standing army or the Confederate States. These j the Constitution expressly excludes from a seat iu j either branch of the Genera! Assembly. The lat- | ter comprist all the militia, who, iu time of ibv:-.- | won. may be summoned into th' Provisional Ar my to fight for their country's freedom. These the Constitution expressly exempts from its dis qualifying clause. The reason of the law agrees with this construc tion ol the Constitution. It i» natural and proper that officers of the Regular army, holding their commissions from the President, with nil their hopes, sympathies and attentions clustered around the Central Government, should be excluded from a participation in the deliberation of the State Legislature. But u does not seem reasonable that the man who enjoys the comidenea af his pea- pie sufficiently to rally arimnd him a iiody of vol unteer patriots to defend rheir hearthstones should be debarred from representing that peo ple in the deliberative councils of the Mate. The undersigned are officers in the Provisional army, and are. therefore, in th -ir judgment, offi cers of ttio militia, eligible by Constitutional pro vision ro the seats wide.', they hold. In this opin ion they are sustained by the judgment of eminent lawyers front various portions of the State, who have been consulted prior and subsequent to the by the . -.r n I. ,, tt - i ! ciectio'n of this General Assembly, by the ,-rtlo Stewart, Mulkey. McAfee, Hargett, It- nev General oi the State of South Carolina in an ■win, Jackson of Clarke, Snell, Lemoixi, "Walton of Wilkes, Scott, Reynolds, Jerni gan. Lazenby, Sheats, Jackson of Heard, H orne, Mallard and Bleckley. On the Deaf and Dumb Asylum.—Messrs. Moore, Culberson, Johnson of Echols, Dever, White, Green, Thrasher, Neal, Horn, Key, Lowe, McCord, Mulkey, Nesbit, Rice, Dumas, Speight, Tye, Smith of Brooks, Hines, and Howell of Lowndes. On the Asylum for the Blind.-—Messrs- Whittle, Smith of Brooks, Spain, Smith of Hall, Harper, Gay, Henderson of Worth, Heard, Lott, 'Williams, Powell, Rushin, Vanbrackel, Bird, Griffin, Lindsay, Mitch ell ol Taylor. Overstreet, Kirby, Gresham and Scott. On Manufactures.—Me ssrs. Schley, Pitts, Jackson ofClarke, Green, Robinson of Muscogee, Carlton, Mathews, McAfee, White, Briscoe, Henderson of Worth, Howell. Henderson of Pierce, Key of! Dooly, M oss, Cantrell, Atkins, Dumas ol Chattanooga, Hargrove and Aired. On Consolidation of Bills.—DnBose, Beall of Paulding, Candler, Bacon, Kirby, Thomas, Briscoe, Owens, Love and Whit tle. On Petitions.—Messrs. Lawson, Nesbit, Neal, Hightower, Underwood, Spain, Zachrv, Haygood, Felton, Raiford and Gresham. On Military Affairs.—Messrs. Cabaniss, Barnes, Royal, Adams, Burke, Gibson, Cochran of Glynn, Matthews, Love, Hook, Lawson, Black, Owens, Render, Wyley, Bacon, Jones of Harris, YY liitehead, Hes ter, Washington, Lester, Culberson, Har grove, Hargett, Tatum, Eliugton, Schley and Bryant. On Privileges and Elections.—Messrs. 1 bilhy clause, passed Raiford. Reynolds, Barron, Hines, Cook, i lie Senate then adjourned to M oss, Mulkey, Peterson, Beasley and J o clock P.M. Surreney. { The Senate met. according to adjournment On Xcw Counties and Count,! Lines.— The bill to exempt practicing physicians from xi ir n l,, .. iral-mBnn professional tax was intended to include all others Messrs. Martin, .Cochran of YY nkinson, j whom guch tax liad heretofore been assessed Hargett, Hudson, Neal, Burney, Butts, ar , d passed elaborate opinion upon a similar clause in the Con stitution oi that Slate, by the Governor of this State iu his recent messages and correspondence, and indirectly by the President of the Confederate Slates, who, by special order, has granted a fur lough of sixty days to all oflieers of the Provision al army who are members of this Genera! Assem bly. These are, in few words, the reasons which have induced the undersigned to occupy the seats with which they have been honored; and they request tiiat this statement be enter* d upon the Journals of the Senate, whose action in the premises will, iu auy event be satisfactory to them. GEO. A. GORDON, 1st Dist. O. P. ANTHONY. 11th Dist. JOHN M. JACKSON, 43d Dist, A resolution that the Joint Committee on Fi nance he instructed to report a bill to appropri ate a sum for the manufacture of cotton cards. On the call of the Districts, the following bills were read the first time: Mr. Gordon, a bijl to provide for the collection of taxes on free persons af color. Mr. Hansel), a resolution that the name of Hon. J.Jf. Brown be added to the Committee on the Judiciary and Confederate relations. Mr. Jackson, a hill to amend the charter of the Planters' Insurance and Trust Company—confers banking privileges. Also a hill to ciiange the time of holding elec tions for members ol Congress to the same day with the gubernatorial election. Mr. Mitchell, a hill to protect the property of married women. Also a hill to prevent extortion, and to put into effect the laws ot England in reference to forestall ing, engrossing, Ac. It provides that prices shall not exceed the following standard: Spun yarns. $2 50; osnabuigs, &c., 25 cents; iron, 10 cents; nails, 12 1 2cents; corn, rye and oats, $1 00; wheat ■81 50; pork 10 cents; bacon J5 cents; beef and mutton, 5 cent?: potatoes, Irish, $S 50 per bushel; sweet, $1 00; leather, upper 55 cents; dry hides, i2 j-2 cents, coarse shut s. $2 50; Hour $>10 per bbl ; corn and rye meal, $1 25; fodder and hay, $1 Oil; salt, #5 per bushel; lard i2 1-2 cents, and all other articles in proportion. The bill lo incorporate the Empire State Iron and Coal manufactory was taken up, and after some inflectnal attempts to insert the personal lia- ! o'cloc k. Scott, Snell, Tye, Whitehead, Stephens, McCamv, Horne, Love. Lott, Underwood, Findley, Key of Dooly, Powell of Decatur, Brown of Olay, Jones of Lee, Culber son, Speight, Felton, Thomas and Rob erts. On Auditing.—Messrs. Hawkins. Jack- son of Heard, Martin, i’ttman. Williams and Slappey. On Military Institute.—Smith of Brooks, Moore, Black, Schley, Green, Pitts, Reese, Burke, Barke r , Martin, Render, YY alton, Candier, Griffin, Henderson of Pierce, Nesbit and Sheats- ftlHiiding Committee* of the Meitnle. On Privileges and Elections —Messrs Brown, Anthony. Fletcher, Griffin, Jamison, Swearengen On Petitions.—Messrs. Hill, Lane, McRea, Jas. Hilliard. Alexander and Stephens. On Enrollment.—Messrs. Dyer, Fort, Gaston, Bothwell, Smith and Waie. On Journals.—Messrs. Anthony, Killen, Shew- make and Thomas Hilliard. On Confederate Relations —Messrs. Gibson, Fur- low, Seward, Gordon. Hansell, Ecuols, Vason and Kendall. On Judiciary.—Messrs. Seward, V ason. Mallard Lewis, Hansell. Boyd, Jackson, Killen, Mitchell. Dyer, Gordon, Pinckard. On Finance.—Messrs. Lewis. Hansell, Moscly, Stafford, Dyer, Shewmake and Brown. On Internal Improvements—Messrs. Furlow, Gordon. Beaseley, \ ason, Shewmake and Steph ens. On Public Education and Free Schools—Messrs. Echols, Anthony, Fort, Dyer, Lane, King, Gaston Bovu and Benson. On Ranks.—Mossts. Gordon, llaugcil, Gibson. Brown. Hill, Stafford, and Mitchell. On New Counties and Lines.—Messrs. Smith. Simmons, Ware, Wright, Griffin, Jamison and Benson. On Pcnit-ntiary—Messrs. Alexander, Boyd,Grif fin. Lane, James Hilliard, Kendall, McRea, and j Ja'-kson L Arthon^ . On Military.—Messrs. Killen, Gordon. Smith, Seward. Swearengen, Thomas Hilliard, Gaston, King and Pinckard. On Prising-—Messrs Mosely, Harris. Simmons McRea. Fletcher, Shewmake, Ware, James Hil liard and Benson. . On Deaf and Dumb Asylum—Messrs. Beasley, Lewis, Simmons, Mitchell, Stafford Boyd, Alex ander and Pinckard On Institute for the Blind —Messrs Vason, Botli- well, Seward, Gibson, Moselyr Wright, Furlow and Lane. On Agriculture.—Messrs. Harris, Hill, Furlow, Beasley, Echols. Lane and Jamison One or two other nuimportant hills, offered oli ‘he first day of the session were passed. The Senate then listened to reading hills the second time, after which adjourned to Monday 10 o'clock, A. M. SENATE. Monday, Nov. 10th. The Senate met according to adjournment. Mr. Boyd moved to reconsider so much of the i Journal of Saturday as relates to the passage of the bill to incorporate the Empire State Iron and Coai Mining Co. ’l'iie Governor communicated a Message, con veying correspondence between Gen Mercer* and himself, in reference to the defences of Savannah arid the, coast. Mr. Furlow'offered a resolution authorizing the Governor, aed enjoining him the duty to use any and all negroes in the State fur the defence of Savannah. Mr. Gibson amended by authorizing the Gover nor to contract with any person or persons for the completion of the defences of Savannah As amended, the resolution of Mr. Furlow was adopt ed. Mr. Boyd’s motion to reconsider, r.s above sta ted, was taken up and lost. A bill to carry into effect so much of tiie 1st clause, (ith aitit le of the Constitution as provides that the General Assembly shall by law prescribe the manner in which the power to grant corporate powers and privileges, Ac., shall he exercised, was read the third time, amended and passed. Mr. Mre-cly from the committee on Printing re ported a hill to let the Public Printing to the low est bidder The following new committee was appointed by the Chair, under the action of the Senate: On the Georgia Military Institute.—Messrs Han sell, Lewis, Gordon, Vason. Echols, J R. Brown and Harris-. The Committee on the Military reported. Also the special committee on the deaths of Senator Winn and Patrich, with a preamble and resolu tions. The Senate then adjourned to 10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday. SENATE. XoVEMBRR ! 1th. unatie Asylum—Messrs. Kendall, 1- nrlow, I: ort j ^Attor prayer hv Rev. Wm. Mosely, Mr. Gordon, honv. Harris and Bothwell. j! fronj the Committee on Banks, reported il hill for the relief of the hanks from the penalties inclined by the sp.-qiciisi ii of specie payments. The second section re-enacts the stay law. The bill proposes to relieve the banks provided they issue five percent of their stock in change bills under the denomination of one dollar. Tlifcsecond section was stricken out and the hill pass ed. Mr. Lewis, chairman of the Committee on Finance, to which was referred a resolution in regard to cloth ing ind shoeing the soldiers, reported n resolution, oi which, on motion tf Mr. Gibson, 50 copies were order ed printed, and made the special order for Thursday- next. TALI, or COUNTIES. asiev, Dennis. mane aim ammsuu. . Mr. introduced a bill for the relief of Berj. M. A udlting Committee. Messrs. Stevens, Swear- ' X.'^RjttrbiWor the relief of soldiers engoti and Griffin Engrossing Committee. Messrs. Jackson, Fletcher, Fort, McRea, and Thos. Hilliard. ilies and widows. Proposes to increase rates of freight on State Road 25 per cent., to be applied to their re lief. Mr. Dyer, a bill to require Ordinaries to pay any iHirtion of the school fund remaining on hand lo the justices of the Interior. Court. Mr. Hansell, a bill to amend the charter of the Con federate States Fire and Manue Insurance Company of Atlanta. Mr. Gordon, a hill to re-enact the act authorizing the suspension of specie payment, and to make it opeiate until six months after the close of the war. lir. Furlow, a hill to define the duties of Sheriffs in certain cases. Mr. Jackson, a resolution looking to the appointment of a Commissioner, by the Governor, to audit the claims of persons who sold guns to the State. Mt. King, a hill to relieve from taxation certain citi zens of the !th district, who had been compelled to leave their homes on account of the invasion of the enemy. Mr. Mosely, a bill to change the line between the counties ol Paulding and Haralson. Mr. Pinckarli. a resolution reipicsting the Confeder ate War Department to return 20,000 pounds powder loaned by the State. Mr. Seward, a bill to amend the charterof the Cotton Planters’ Bank. Mr. Swearengen.il bit! to incorporate the Georgia Electric Medical College in Atlanta. BILLS OX THEIR PASSAOK. A hill for Ike relict of Guardians, Administrators and Executors in Burke county—passed. A bill to extend the time for paying taxes in Burke— passed. A bill to declare in force in Georgia the Conscript law —indefinitely postponed. A bill for the relief of tax receivers and collectors in Burke—passed. A hill to abolish the office of county Treasurer in Stewart county—passed. Mr. Gordon introduced a bill (the Alabama Dill) to provide for the public safety—it authorizes tlieinipress- ment of negroes—50 copies ordered primed. Mr. IDinsell,a hill for the relief of John G. Ballan ger in Cubb county. Mr. l’inckard's resolution in reference to powder loan ed was taken up. amended lo 25,000 lbs., and passed. The Senate adjourned until 10o’clock tu-mormw. SENATE. Wednesday, Nov. 12th. After prayer by Rev.H. J. Adams, t'be bill to let the public printing to the lowest bidder was taken up, amended and passed. The bill provides that all printing requir ed bv either brance of the. General Assem bly shall be done at the capital. A resolution to hear the report of Rev. J. O. A. Clark, agent of the Geo. Hospit al anil Relief Association, to report at 12 o’clock was adopted. The House bill,for the defence of Sav- 1 an nail was passed. The bill provides j that the Governor shall ascertain the ex- j tent to which the Confederate authorities | will prepare for the defence of tl*e citv and j authorizes the. Governor to act, if the | means of defence arc then regarded inadc- 1 quate. The bill to change the time for holding i the Congressional elections to that in which ! the election for Governor is held, passed, i A bill to amend the road laws, passed. A bill to suppress individual shinplas- j ters, passed. A bill to exempt soldiers from the Roll [ Tax, passed. A resolution to obtain possession of salt ; in the hands of holders who refuse to sell, was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Gen. Wright was invited to a seat in j the Senate Chamber, and was cordially | greeted by the members 1 he House bill appropriating 845,000 | to obstruct the Apalachicola, Flint and Chattahoochee rivers was passed. A resolution requesting the Governor to appoint Commissioners to audit claims for Guns, passed. A bill to suppress distillation of spirit uous liquors was amended so as to author ize the Governor to grant license for dis tillation for medical and army use, and passed. Judge Gibson opposed the bill, as calcu lated to so cheapen the price of Corn as to discourage its production. He urged necessity of liquors for the soldiers, and alluded to the suffering he. had seen, which might have been relieved by it. Mr. Hansell made an earnest and elo quent appeal in behalf of the suffering poor of Cherokee, Georgia, who must starve if the distillation of corn is allowed. Mr. Mosely advocated the hill and rec ommended hot water as an admirable sub stitute for liquor as a stimulant. The House amendment to the Senate resolution thanking God for the victories achieved by out armies was concurred in. A resolution to bring on the election of Senator and Director for State Bank on Tuesday next was adopted. SENATE. Nov. 13. 18*32. A motion to reconsider the bill letting out the public printing to the lowest bidder was sustained by Messrs. Gibson, Seward, Yason, Jackson and Hansell, and opposed by Mr. Mosely. The motion prevailed. While a resolution authorising the Gov ernor to seize factories, tanneries, <Yc., was under discussion, t lie message from the Governor in reference to the negro raid at St. Marys was received and read. Mr. King offered a resolution authorizing the Governor to call out such portion of the militia as lie may think necessary to defend Camden and other counties on the coast. The Senate then adjourned. 11QUSE. Air. Combs, the member elect from Lau rens, vice Mr. Robinson resigned, was qual ified and took bis seat. The courtesies of the House were ex tended to Col. T. J. Smith, formerly a member of the House. A motion to reconsider the bill author- i i/.ingthe obstruction of the rivers of this j State, was ruled out of order, the bill hav ing been ordered transmitted to the Senate. A bill—referred to a certain Committee —taxing cotton five cents per lb., was re considered and referred to the Agricultu ral Committee of each House, to act as a joint Committee. The special order, the bill to prevent the distillation of grain, was taken up. Va rious amendments were proposed anil dis cussed at considerable length, and lost. The bill then passed. It provides that dis tillation shall only be allowed for army and medical use—that corn shall not be carried out of the State for distillation, and includes wheat, rye, potatoes, cane, molas ses, sugar, and every other article usually distilled into spirituous liquor. It goes in to effect ten days after it becomes a law. (iF.OKGIA RELIEF AND HOSPITAL ASSOCIA TION. At 12 o’clock to-day both Houses con vened in the Representative Hall, to hear the report of ltev. J. O- A. Clark, the zealous and efficient agent of the above Association. He read an elaborate and carefully prepared statement of the organ ization of the Society and its operations for the year. The finances ot' the Associ ation are in excellent condition—only 850,808 21 of the 8200,000 appropriated by the State having been used to the 15th of October. The assets of the Society, amount to 8103,038 91, of which 845,000 of the State fund has just been iuvested in goods for clothing for those who are in ac tual dirtress. During the year there has been treated in the four Georgia Hospi tals in Richmond 11,145 patients; of which 713 were furloughed; 495 dis charged ; and 859 died—the rest returning to service. These Hospitals have been under the charge, respectively of, Dr. J. Logan, second, Dr. L. D.Ford; third, Dr. Dannelly, and subsequently Dr. J. M. Green ; fourth, Dr. Fickling. The Exec utive Committee alludes in terms of the highest praise to the service of these gen tlemen, and of Drs. DeariDg and Steiner, of Augusta, Billing, of Columbus, and C’a- mak*and Carlton, of Athens. 1 hey allude also to the tenderness and love displayed by Revs. Wm. C'rumly and John AY . 1 ally. Chaplains in "Virginia; the timely and efficient aid of Messrs. H. J. Sibley, S. L. Clarke, S. C. White, J. G. Coffin, of Au gusta ; E. Saulsbury, of Macon, and Air. R. H. Vickers. A special place in_ the record of thanks is awarded to Rev. A» . H. Potter, the corresponding Secretary- The Executive Committee, through Air. Clark, submitted the following suggestions for the consideration of the Legislature : 1st. The establishment of a Wayside Hospital in Richmond. 2d. An agency to assist our sick soldiers or others, in collecting claims. 3d. Agencies for sending forward sup- plies. 4tb. Alore efficient facilities for clothing the Georgia troops. 5th. Enlarging all the operations of the Society in behalf of the sick and wounded. The report is a pamphlet of forty pages —hence of course this glance at its con tents is very imperfect. After Air. Clarke concluded hiS report the Senate-returned to their hall, and the House resumed the consideration of the bill to prevent distillation and passed it. A communication from the Governor was then taken up and read. It contained a letter from Col. Floyd of Camden, giv ing an account of a raid on St. Marys, on the 4th inst., by three companies of ne groes from tlie fleet, who plundered pri vate houses, insulted ladies with impunity, and returned to their gunboats. Col. Floyd states that these are two companies of cat airy in the county, but they are too far away to render any protection, and calls on the Governor to allow him to call out the militia. He says there are some 40 militia men in the county, whom he thinks would be more efficient titan the cavalry. The Governor lays the case before t he General Assembly, with a review of the decision of the Supreme Court, which de prives him of control over the militia, and asks for some expression of their wishes. The message is in the plain and pointed style which characterizes all bis writings. The Senate passed a hill authorizing the Governor to call out the military, which was laid on the table.. Judge Coch rane offered as a substitute a resolution to call on the Secretary of War to furnish troops to defend the coast, anti if that was refused, to authorize the Governor to call out the military- Judge Cabiness did not see any need of haste or precipitation, and moved the reference of the message and resolutions to fijo military committee, which after discussion prevailed. Judge Stephens called for the ayes and nays, and sustained the call in an appeal for immedi- diate action. The call for the ayes and nays was sustained, and the rote was 7 0 ayes to 5(3 nays—so the whole matter goes to the Military Committee, and the battle will be fought over their report. HOUSE. Saturday, Nov. 8. Tlie House met according to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Adams. Journal was read. Mr. Raiford moved to take up Senate resolution in relation to our recent victories. A running dis cussion here occurred. Tlie resolution was taken up on yesterday, and found to be carelessly and defectively drawn, and laid oil the table. Upon the vote the motion was loi-t. The death ot the following members since the last session was announced from the chair, when Mr. Culberson moved the appointment of a com mittee of five to report suitable resolutions in relation thereto: Messrs'. Dumas of Chattooga, Hudson of Gwinnett. Kelly of Glasscock and Key of Dooly. Mr. Kelly fell gallantly upon tlie memorable battle-field of Manassas iu August last. The Committee consists of Messrs. Culberson, Swearingen, McAfee. Hutchins and Walden. The House took*up tiie reading of bills a second time, and referred them to appropriate Com mittees. A message was received from the Senate, trans mitting a resolution endorsing the proclamation of tlie Governor suppressing the distillation c t grain, Tlie bill to impose an additional tax upon the net income and piofits of manufacturers of cloth ing, leather. shoes, yarns, thread, tin and iron ware, and upon merchandize, provision, A c., was referred to the Finance committee, and 200 copies were ordered to be printed tor the use of the House This is a very just, proper and important bill, a copy ofwhicli will be furnished you as soon as published, A message was received from tiie Senate with a resolution to encourage the manufacture of cotton cards. On motion the report of the Committee on tiie salt supply was taken up read and adopted, and ordered to be transmitted to Hie Senate. 'Die Committee also reported a bill to reimburse j the Treasurer of tiie W. A. R. R , for stteli money as has been advanced for tlie manufacture oi salt in Virginia. A message from the Governor was received tran«mitting a copy of a letter from Gov. Letcher of Virginia, assuring Gov. Brown that salt con tracts for supply should not be disturbed by the Virginia authorities The next order was the consideration of res olutions lying over under the rules. A resolution in relation to the new code was taken up, and after considerable discussion was referred to a committee of Messrs. Norwood, Bigham, Hook, Moore and Raiford, to report to the House what action should be taken thereon. A resolution appointing a committee to investi gate the subject ot change bills and report a bill to suppress such issues, was adopted. The resolution to bring on the election of C. 8. Senator on Thursday next was changed to Tues day next and adopted. A resolution in relation to a national convention to consider peace propositions, was indefinitely postponed. A resolution to elect a State printer and Direc tor of the Bank of the State on Tuesday next, was adopted. A resolution to appoint a committee in relation to the renewal of the militia was adopted. A resolution to confine tiie business of the ses sion lo the recommendations contained in the Gov ernor’s Message and adjourn on 29th inst., was in definitely postponed. A resolution expressing tlie thanks of the peo ple ami Legislature of the State to our brave and gallant troops in the field, was amended so as to provide that a complete list of the names of all the soldiers iu service from this State, either living or dead, shall be kept in the Adjutant and Inspector General's office, and that a copy of these resolu tions be transmitted to the commanders of the sev eral regiments, battalions and independent, com panies, to be read before them, wag unanimously adopted. A resolution to appoint an additional standing committee on the Georgia Military Institute, was adopted. The Senate resolution upon the Executive proc lamation suppressing the flistiilatiou of grain was taken up and discussed until the hour of adjourn ment. Mr. Norwood could find no apology for the proc lamation, either on legal or constitutional grounds, and objected to the endorsement of the resolution by the House. Judge Cabiness was opposed to the resolution. The proclamation rested tiie seizure of distilleries upon tiie principle that private property could be taken for public use upon compensation being paid therefor. He stated that but little, if any. of the propeity thus seized had been appropriated to the public use. Messrs. Washington, Smith of Brooks and Ren der were opjiosed to the resolution, while they ap proved the good effects of the proclamation Judge Cochrane denied that tin- Executive had auy power whatever to issue or enforce the proc lamation; the emergency did not justify it, and gentlemen could show no grant of power iu the Constitution, either expressed or implied. lie admitted that on an extraordinary occasion the power might be used, but though its exercise dan gerous. Mr. Hook replied to Judge Cochrane upon tin constitutional question. He believed that the power under the Constitution rtale^ in the dis cretion of tlie Governor in certain gteitt emergen cies. and that it was wisely and ‘^rbpeiHy exer cised in this instauce. Messrs Whittle and Candler also sustained the course of the Executive, and believed Mat he was fully authorized to issue and enforce the procla mation. Pending the discussion the House adjourned. [5ac. News. HOUSE. Nov. 10th, The House met according to adjournment. In the House this morning, on the call of the counties Ihe following bills were introduced: Mr. Surrency of Appling, a bill to confer certain privileges on the ordinary of Appling county. Mr. Washington of Bibb, a resolution instruct ing the Military Committe to ascertain whether thtre are members disqualified from bolding seats in this House by holding commissions in the mili tary service. Mr. Whittle of Bibb, a-Dili to authorize the Gov ernor to obstruct and defend the rivers in this Slate. Also a bill to punish counterfeiting Treasury Notes—penalty imprisonment ten to twenty years. Also a bill to anpropriate $8,000 for the*support of the academy for the blind. Also..* bill to postpone the operations of the new code until 1st January after the close of the war. Also a bill to levy a tax of 5 cents per pound on COtlOll. Also a bill to legalize the sale of certain lots of land in Chatham and Brooks. A'so a resolution calling on the Governor to re quest the Publisher of the code to forward copies for members of the legislature. Mr. Gresham of Burke, a biil to compel owners of railroad or bank stock to pay tax in the county where they reside. Mr. Sheats ot Bartow, a biil to relieve certain tain persons from the penalty of issuing change bilis. Mr. Burke of Carroll, a bill to relieve the fam ilies of soldiers—appropriates $2,000,000 for the purpose. Aiso a bill to authorize Mr. Driscol to practice medicine. Mr. Raiford. an act to legalize the election of Ordinary of Chattahoochee county. Mr. Trammell of Catoosa, to incorporate Ca toosa bank. Mr. Whittle of Bibb, a resolution to authorize thoGovernor to seize Factories or goods necessary to furnish clothing and shoes for soldiers—refeired to a committee of Messrs. Whittle, Jernigan. Bell, Schley and Burney. Mr. Norwood of Chatham, a hill to release the heirs ot Charles West. Mr Gibson, a bill to appropriate School fund accoiding to white population. Mr. Brown of Clay, a bill to suspend enmputa- tation of compound interest against executions, Ac. Also a bill to change the rules of evidence. Mr. Jackson of Clarke, a bill to allow James Miller to go into slavery. Mr. Ad ams, a bill to require names of stock holders in cotton and woollen mills to be publish- -d; also a bill to incorporate Georgia Insurance Co. Mr Tatum of Dade, a bill to allow W. & A. Railroad to transport corn free for soldiers fami lies in Dade county Mr. Johnson of Echols, a bill to legalize extia tax upon said county. Mr. Black of Fiovd, a bill to punish counter- feiting. Mr. Hargraves, a Ifill to abolish militia laws. Mr. Thornton of Floyd, a bill for the relief of Nancy Powell: also for the relief of John Gurry; also one for the relief of the Belgian' Consul of Atlanta. Mr Cochran of Glynn, a bill to confiscate real estate and railroad stock of alien enemies. Mr. Barker of Gordon, a bill to suppress the dis tillation of grain. . • Mr. McAfee of Gwinnett, a bill to regulate toll at mills. Mr Jones of Harris, a bill to change the county line in Harris so far as relates to a certain lot of land. Mr. Strickland of Hart, a bill to provide for the manufacture of cotton cards. Mr. Snell of Johnson, a bill to alter the lines between Emanuel and Johnson. Mr. Mallard of Liberty, a bill to amend the laws for the trial of slaves. Mr. Owens of McIntosh, a bill to distribute poor school fund among the families of indigent soldiers. Mr. Bacon of Mitchell, a bill to continue in force the bank relief act. Also, a resolution requesting the return of pow der loaned the Confederate Government. Mr. Cabiness. a bill for the protection of mar ried women—20* copies ordered. Also a bill to secure tax on certain property. Me. Dumas of Monroe, a resolution allowing movers of bills or resolutions to have a seat with committees having such matters under con sideration. . A bill to appropriate $15.00(1 to obstruct the Apalachicola. Flint and and Chattahoochee rivers, waiuconsidered and passed. A general bill authorizing the Governor to have all the rivers of the State obstructed, was read a second and third time. It allows the provision ot troops to Guard rivers, impressment of labor, and anpropriates $1,(11)11,000 for the purpose. After be- ing considered in Committee of the whole in which tlie clause allowing impressment and State troops were objected to by Messrs. Arnold, Smith, of Brooks and others, itjwas referred to the Mili tary Committee, and made special order for to morrow. On resuming the special order, Mr. Candler of DeKalb introduced a bill to continue in force the bank relief bill, with a provision that change bills shall be redeemed in bank bills. Also a bill to legalize orders and judgments of Ordinaries in certain cases. Mr. Lemon of Morgan, a bill to amend patrol laws. Mr. Render, of Merriwether, to facilitate quar antine against small pox, Mr. Gross of Scriven, to appropriate $275 for arms furnished by said county. Mr. Dever of Folk, a biil to continue in force the bank relief bill. Provides that they shall pay out their notes to those who deposit them. Mr. Gross of Scriven, a bill to allow Leonia Ggiesby to receive letters of administration with out giv'ng bond. A message from the Governor enclosing a com munication from Gen Mercer states' that tlie Sec retary of War has withdrawn authority front Gen. Mercet to retain slaves on the delenses of.Savan nali, and calls for 1500 negroes to be sent forward immediately! A senate resolution tendering all the slaves in the State, if needed, to the Governor, was, with the message, referred to the Military Committee. The Senate resolution authorizes the Governor to obstruct all the rivers and have them guarded with Georgia troops. Members ob jected to tiie latter featuie, and also desired to know why the Secretary of War had withdrawn from Gen. Mercer the authority to hold the ne groes in his charge. All of which questions will be reported upon. Tlie regular order was then continued: Mr. Rees of Sumter, a bill to change the line be tween Lee and Sumter. Mr. Mulkey pf Talbot, a bill to secure the State against all loss by defaulting tax collectors. Mr. Eason ot'Tattnal, a bill to define Sheriff’s fees in said county. Mr. Smith of Towns, a bill to authorize the Gov ernor to pay frieght on salt for soldiers’ families for the various counties. Mr. Moore of Thomas, biil to repeal the act of 1852 in reference to Deaf and Dumb 'Asylum Said act appropriates $8,90(1 annually. The ob ject is to fix for each yeur the amount needed. Also a bill for the relief of Henry Wyche;also, one for the relief of Martha J. Bailey. Mr. Bighain of Troup, a bill to allow the Comp troller General a clerk. Also a bill to encourage the manufacture of cot ton and wool cards. Appropriates $50,000 to be loaned for the purpose. Mr. Butts of Union, a bill to transfer the schdol fund of that county to indigent soldiers' families Mr. Whitehead of Walton, a bill to prevent the introduction of slaves during the war. Mr. Hook ot Washington, a resolution urging Congress to make Treasury notes a legal tender. Mr. Norwood of Chatham, a bill to appropriate $200,00(1 to remove tlie women and children from [savannah. Mr. Bryan of Wayne, a bill to authorize the Or dinary of Wayne to loan out school fund. Mr. Thomas of Whitfield, a bill for the relief of Andrew Hamilton. Mr. Briscoe, of Baldwin, a bill to provide for the enrollment as militia persons betweeu 16 and 18 arid 45 and 60: also a bill to oiganize two regi ments of infantry for State defence. Mr. Sheats, to equalize the burdens of support ing the indigent families of soldiers. A message was received from the Governor en closing a letter from Col. Wofford of the 18th Ga Regiment,, tendering to the State two stands of colors taken from i he Abolitionists by D. H Worthcut and Wm Key of his regiment. The Governor recommends that the colors be deposited in the archives of the State, and that suitable med als be prepared for the gallant men who captured them. The message was referred to the commit tee on military affairs. Mr. Gay of Colquitt, a bill to render granting letters of administration unnecessary in certain cases. Also a bill to prevent poisoning fish. The unfinished bnsiness of yesterday—the Sen ate resolution endorsing the Governor’s proclama tion against distillers was taken up. Adjourned lo 9 o’clock, A. M., to-morrow. • Novzmusr lltb. HOUSE. After prayer by Rev, F, M. Hawkins, on motion, the House took a recess, and repaired to tlie Senate Cham ber to hear the decision of the Supreme Court upon the constitutionality of the conscript act, after which they resumed their session. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Cameron. Ezell and Mullins. The Senate Resolution in reference to the disqualifi cation or members bolding military commissions was taken up. On motion to refer to Judicial Committee, Mr. Washington moved to amend and instruct the Committee to report thereon by tlie 15th of December. This motion was a fruitful souree of discussion. Mr. Findley, who holds a commission in the army, desired the House to act without delay. He had taken no part in the proceedings, and could not until lie was svlisCed that he was en'tii led to his seat. Mr. Haynes followed, and was in a siinilarsitnation. Mr. Smith, of Brooks, hoped the Committeewould be instructed to report without delay. Mr. Raiford was in an embarrassing position (being an officer in tlie army), and desired early action. Mr. Whittle sustained the motion of Mr. Washing ton. Mr. Trammel objected to postponement—he is also an officer in the army- Mr. Norwood thought the House the competent tri bunal to determine the qualification of its own mem bers. Mr. Thomas moved to postpone indefinitely, which he was induced to withdraw. Mr. Washington's motion was lost. A motion to refer to Judicial Committee, to repoi t at 9 o'clock to-morrow prevailed. Mr. Cabaniss moved that on account of tlie absence of Hon. George N. Lester (now a prisoner in the hands of the enemy) and who will not probably be ahle to resume his seat during the session, and who i« the Clinir- inan of tlie Judicial Committee, that tlie lion. Linton Stephens he appointed Chairman of said Committee— agreed to. The Special Committee on the Senate lesolution to furnish slaves to work on fortifications at Savannah, reported a substitute, on which much discussion was had. All the speakers agreed to the necessity of immedi ate action, but objected to the mode indicated in the resolution. Mr. Briscoe offered an amendment, that in the event that the object could not be accomplished by private contract, the Governor be authorized to impress', giv ing due credit to those counties and individuals which hail furnished labor. Mr Norwood offered an amencment, that impress ment should begin with the county of Chatham, and counties contiguous thereto. Mr. Moore moved that the amendment be laid on the table, whic h was lost. Mr. Adams called for yeas and nays—which caused renewed and continued discussion—and the eall w:us sustained, and the ayes were 47, nays 93. Mr. Briscoe offered an additional amendment, that in case of impressment, due compensation shall be allowed which was adopted—after which the House adjourned- I failed to state in the proper place, that lion. Kill- ton Stephens, member elect from the county of Han cock,in place ot Col Lane, resigned, and Hon. J, L. Banning, of the county of Meriwether, vice Hon.J J. Hossey,. resigned, presented their credentials, were qualified and took their seats. • Nov. 12. HOUSE. The House met according to adjourn ment. After Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Brooks, of this city, the first business was a report of the Committee on Salt Supply. The Committee report in lieu of a bill referred, a substitute appropriating $500,000 to he loaned for the purpose of increasing the supply of salt by purchase, or in aid of its manufacture. In response to some ques tions in reference to the adequacy of tlie sum, and tlie prospect of a supply, Mr. Bigham, tlie ahle and indefatigable chair man of the committee, stated that there weie several sources from which salt could now be had. Mr. Goldsmith of Atlanta proposes to furnish 200,000 bushels by packing time, at 87 per bushel, from New Iberia, La. The Governor of Alabama, in good comity, has invited us to share the resourses for salt existing in Clark county. Two Georgia companies are there already. The various Georgia companies in Y’irgin- ia are now producing 1,400 bushels daily. These, with the operations 'on the coast, it was believed, with the aid contemplated in this hill, would be able to afford a sup ply in time for packing. Capt. Burk moved to recommit and in sert 81,000,000 instead of $500,000 which was lost. Tlie report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed. It is hut simple justice to Gol. Bigham to say that lie deserves the high compli ment paid by the Governor in his message for his untiring exertions in securing a supply of the essential article of salt, .t# President of the Company- organized in LaGrange, he has already furnished to each share of $20 three bushels of salt, and will soon have ready for delivery, three or four bushels more. He was the first to sound the alarm of danger from a short supply, and induced the organiza tion of many private companies. He is still untiring in devising every- possible means for furnishing the people with salt with the least possible delay-, and at the lowest price at which, it can be produced and transported. His efforts entitle him to the gratitude of every citizen of the State. On the call of the counties the following - bills were read the first time: Mr. Whittle, a bill to equalize the tax on slaves. Also, a bill to alter and amend the rev enue laws. Mr. Washington, a bill to investigate the claim of the Union Branch Railroad Company. Mr. Smith of Brooks, a bill to raise a mounted police- Also a bill to consolidate the offices of Receiver and Collector in the various coun ties. Mr. Briscoe from committee, a series of resolutions of thanks to our brave and gal lant troops, which were adopted. Mr. Burke, a bill to relieve James and. Lucinda Gordon. Mr. Scott, a bill to change the lines be tween Coffee and Clinch. Mr Tatum, a bill to provide for the dis tribution of estates. Mr. Dickinson, a hill to provide for tlie payment of expenses incurred by small pox in Decatur county. Mr. Hester, a bill to amend the juror laws. Mr. Brawner of Franklin, a hill for the relief ofThomas Farmer. The said Far mer alleges that he is affected with such maladies as require the use of a large a- mount of whiskey which lie cannot bYiy at present rates, and the bill authorizes him to distil! “pop skull” for the use of himself and family! Mr. Wiley of Habersham, a bill to ex empt the estate of soldiers’ widows from levy and sale to the amount of 81-pOO—a good biH. Also a bill for the relief of J. J. Ander son. Mr. Hargett, a bill to provide for the payment of expenses incurred in quaran tining small pox in Harris county. Mr. Strickland, a hill to provide for the payment of distilleries seized. Mr. Heard of Madison a hill to legalize sales in certain cases. Mr. Render, a bill to prevent personal actions. Mr. Burney a bill to construe 17tli Sec. Statute of Irauds. Mr. Cabiness, a bill to amend the char ter of the town ot Forsyth. D. W. Dumas, to authorize administra tors &c., in the army-to resign their offices. Mr. Lee, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council to appoint trustees for a cer tain academy. Also to amend the charier of the city of Columbus. Also, to authorize the Mayor and Coun cil of said city to elect city officers. Mr. White of Newton, a hill to author ize Minus Dillworth to practice medicine. Mr. Dever, a hill to abolish the office of ! county Treasurer in the several cotrntim ' of this State. i Mr. Bleckley, a hill to amen# the patrol laws, j Mr. Barnes of Richmond, t, 0 impr 0Vf . ; the grounds about the State House— a - I propriates 010,600. ^ j Mr. Walton of Stewart, a bill to a ji 0 ^ i Charles Dunning and Martha Lewis to 8e Ji | certain lands. Mr. Oaks, a hill to change county hu,. ! between Union and Fannin. * ' Mr. YVhitehoad, a bill to defray expen ses incurred by small pox in any county where it may exist. | Also a bill to allow Deputy Sheriffs to make titles to land. | Mr. Underwood of YY T hitfield, , a Lill ! change the lines between Whitfield an? Walton. “ i -^ r - YVyly, & bill to allow Sheriffs in Habersham county pay for summoning in. j rors. 0 ^ j Mr. Whittle, a resolution that no new matter be introduced after Monday next— ilost. Mr. Brown of Coweta, a bill to make uniform the price of produce and mnnu- | factures. On motion the courtesies of the House J were extended to Gen. A. R. YVright of j the Confederate army. The General soon i appeared in the Hall and was greeted with ; applause from members and from the body. lie is so far recovered from his wound as to be able to dispense with the | crutches, and is looking in excellen health. A Senate resolution that the House convene with the Senate in their chamber to-morrow, to hear the report of tlie Rev J ; O. A. Clark, Chairman of the Ilelj e f and Hospital Association* The military committee roported a 6f(( ■ for the obstruction of the rivers of this State. The bill anthorizes the Governor to contract for, or impress slave labor. A long discui-sion ensued on the principle and policy of impressment, in which gen tlemen reiterated views similar to those raised by a like provision acted upon yes terday. Those opposed to the authority of the impressment urged the danger of usurpation, waste, &c. While those who favored it animadverted with mtich warmth and indignation upon the eourse ot those who would withhold negroes from the public service, while our sons and brothers yield patriotically to the princi ple or impressment or conscription. The sum of 81,000,000 was stricken out and 8500,000 inserted, and the bill passed. Tlie unfinished business of Monday the Senate resolution endorsing the Gover nor's proclamation suppressing the distil leries was taken up, and on motion, allow ed to lie on the table for the present. Leave ot absence was granted ro Messrs Carswell and YY Little on business. A resolution to meet ro-night at seven oclock to read bills a second time was adopted. Mr. Jackson of Heard appeared in his seat tor the first time to-day, having been detained at home on account ofsickness in his lamijy. Resolution of Thanks to the Officers and. Soldiers of the Army. Resolved 1st, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the Slate of Geor gia, in General Assembly met, That the officers and soldiers ot this State, upon whatever field they have met our enemies iiaye, by tlreir distinguished bravery an. unflinching valor, conferred immortal hon or upon t Item selves, and enduring renown upon their State, and have truly illustra ted the character of Georgia. 2d, T hat the thanks • of the people of this State and of the General Assembly are due and are hereby tendered to them, ’for the promptitude with which they re paired to the defence of our Confederacy; tor the nnyieldi; g fortitude with which they have born the privations, toils and fatigues incident to their service, and for the unsurpassed gallantry and courage dis played by them on every battle field. 3, l hat we deeply - and sincerely ia- mont tRe death ot so many of our brave officers and men, who yielded up their lives in defence of their ' country on the field of battle. And this General Assem- bly does not hesitate to declare, that, when the proper time shall arrive, the should spare no expense to erect a suita ble monument to perpetuate their names and gallant deeds. 4th, '1 hat the Adjutant General shall have prepared in his office a .registry con taining in alphabetical order the names of all officers and privates who have entered, or may hereafter enter, the service from this State during the existing war, desig nating their residence and the companies, battalions or regiments of which they were members, which registry shall contain, so far as can be ascertained, a list of those wounded in battle, and of those who sur vive. In a separate volume shall he pre served a list of the gallant and lamented I dead who fall by the hand of. disease or i from wounds in battle, which registry, ■ when completed at the end of the war, I shall be depositee^ in the archives of the j State, there to remain a sacred memorial 1 of gallant names and generous deeds. 5th, ’1 hat since our brave and cbival- j rous soldiers are and have been, standing as guard to our homes—our firesides—our all—and are fighting a fanatical and un- ! scrupulous enemy, to secure constitutional j liberty to ourseives, and to, transmit the 1 same to our posterity, common justice as ; well as gratitude demands that by law the j General Assembly should, so far as practi- J cable, maintain them in the field,.and their families at home. 6th, That the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the commanding officer of each regiment in service from this State. Movements Against Tennessee.—The Federals are putting forth their strongest efforts at present to insure the entire sub jugation of Tennessee, and unless they are met with more vigor than has vet charac terized our movements against them, we fear tlie gallant volunteer State will have to bo temporarily abandoned to them.---- The (western division is already nnder their control, and but little effort lias been made to regain it. The army of Buell, known to be immense, is moving rapidly toward Yliddle Tennessee. Another col umn of Federals, reported fifty thousand strong, is moving South from Cincinnati toward East Tennessee. Of this latter movement but little notice has been taken, although it is a formidable one and ha.- already penetrated far into Kentucky.— YVe believe the State will be invaded by a quarter of a million of men in the nex- two weeks. Are we preparing to meet them ? [Grenada Appeal 6ti. The Charleston Courier announces tba Gen. Howell Cobb has been assign^ to the command of the new department , bounded by the Suwance and Cbattahoo- I chee rivers, in Florida, and Southwestern Georgia.