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THE FEDERAL TJNIO^,
( Corneiof Hancock and Wilkinson streets.)
OPPOSITE THECOBBT HOl'SE.
■OCtiHTOV, YISBET & CO., Slate Printers.
Tuesday Morning, January 23, I8GG.
The I.rsislalnrr.
We give up a. large poition of our available
space to proceedings of the Legislature. We
shall continue, each week, to report the proceed
ings in both Houses, until the end of the session.
We have very little to say in reeard to the busi
ness progressing, as no subject of much general
importance has yet been brought up. The Com
mittee appointed to report upon the propriety of
continuing, or abolishing, tho Penitentiary sys
tem, has reported in favor of abolishing it, and
the House has accepted said report. We can see
no good to result from this action, on the part of
the House. What is to be done with criminals 1
A milder form of punishment than the Penitentiary,
•will not deter from the commission of crime, and
a severer one will not be enforced. The Peniten
tiary can bo repaired at no great cost, and we be
lieve its abolition will result in great injury to the
people and the State. It is very true that we are
making a new start., but sudden innovations such
as the one under consideration, are generally at
tended with bad consequences. Many persons
wish it abolished, who sincerely believe that a
better system will supply its place. In our opin
ion, if the Penitentiary is abolished, crime will go
unpunished. Murder will, p-rhaps, be punished
with more certainty than any other crime, but
murders are not always committed by the persons
charged with the offence. Iri case of doubt the
renitenitary would be a proper place to confine
the person,or persons, convicted, and time would
prove the truth of the charge and justice of the
punishment But dead men have g no opportunity
to reap the benefits of false accusations and find
ings. Besides this, there are many other good
rensons why the Penitentiary should not be a-
bolished, all of which wo hope will occur to the
miuds of Senators, before tbey decide to concur in
the action of the House.
We feel convinced that if the Penitentiary is
now abolished, in two or three years it will be re
vived again, but in the mean time the walls and
buildings whith could now be repaired with very
little expense, will be lost to the State. The cell
building and the outside walls, were very expen
sive. Ail these will have to be replaced at great
expense, if a new Penitentiary is built, but could
be saved to tho State by repairing the old build
ings. We say again, let the members of the Leg
islature consider these things well before tbey
vote to abolish the Penitentiary.
Since the above was wiitten, the He use has re
considered its action.
The Home Journal.—We are in receipt of
several numbers of this popular paper. It is
free from politics, and never a word is seen in it
that would cause a blush to come over the cheek
of the most refined woman. It is the most beau
tifully printed sheet in the United States. We
•will publish a prospectus of the Home Journal,
in a few days. Iu the meantime letters address
ed to Willis & Piiillps, New York City, en
closing Three Dollars, will receive attention.
Correspondence cf the Federal Union.
Messrs. Editors It being quite apparent
that a portion of our present Legislature is ex
ceedingly anxious and determined to take a cer
tain class of our people under their protecting
care, while they leave others in the cold to freeze,
I assume the right to ask those gentlemen what
they intend doing for me and others in similar
circumstances? The fate of w’ar has left mo with
a wife and children and no means of support, only
what I may be enabled to beg from those indebted
to me, and who are due me for money loaned and
for real estate since early in the year 1860, tho in
terest of which with strict economy might pre
vent extreme suffering of my family; and not only
so, there is not one in ten who are indebted to me
and of those just alluded to, who are not able to
pay me the full amount of my claims without
bringiug upon themselves the destitution in which
I am now found. Now does this Legislature in
tend to bar me from the collection of any part of
my claim? if so, I cannot see how to extricate my
family from extreme suffering. I have no desire
to oppress, were it in my power, but is it unrea
sonable that I should ask and obtain the right to
collect tho interest if nothing more? Those in
debted to me have property and comfortable
homes, some of whom are speculating on my
means. I am without house or home, without food
and but little raiment; my family hav* been over
run by the enemy and robbed of all their best
clothing, the second time. Gen. Iverson had my
fine residence in Jonesboro’ burned under the
pretence of a military necessity. I again ask
what does the Legislature intend doing forme?
I see tbey are determined to shield others. My
farm, my stock of every description are destroyed
with everything else valuable left in my house
and on the premises. Consequently I am without
money or m**ans for the support of my family;
not only so, I shall he called upon to give in and
pay tax. Where will I get money if I am de
barred from my rightful remedy. I am looking
with fearful anxiety to final action. These tacts
are written for publication that each member may
be informed and be prepared to do justly.
.Respectfully,
S. D. JOHNSON.
[ COMMUNICATED. ]
«EN. IIEIVIEY L.BEMVIltrr.,
Editor Enquirer: The name of this distinguish
ed citizens will be presented to the Legislature in
connection with one of the vacant places upon
the bench of the Supreme Court of the State.
In view of bis ripe legal mind, his scholarly
attainments, and his past services in that and
in other positions of honor and responsibility, it is
hoped that he will be accorded an unanimous
election
Some years since, after a term of service as one
of the Justices of the Supremo Court, which ad
orned and elevated the legal history of the State,
and which met the approval of the bar and people
of Georgia, a Legislature, iu a moment of weak
ness and under a misconception of the issue
made, caused his retirement under circumstances
as unjust and unprecedented as they were morti
fying to himself and friends.
It is now asked that this great wrong—which
has lain for years a burden upon the heart of a
pure and just man—may, as the opportunity offers,
be fully redressed.
No complaint to the public ear has come from
him. but his friends now ask, and desire to be an
swered by the representatives of the people if this
foul blot is longer to rest upon one who, with an
unselfish devotion which has not been surpassed,
has added to the renown and glory of Georgia in
the hour of her soiest need 1 They wish to know
if a son who has borne her banner without disgrace
upon an hundred battle-fields, and who comes
with bis blood-stained.laurels to add to her chap
let of fame, is not worthy to wear and adorn her
judicial ermine.
Georgia’s escutcheon is a proud one.—She has
shown tier wisdom in the elevation of her present
distinguished Chief Magistrate; her moderation
bas been illustrated by all her acts in the effort to
restore peace and order within her borders. It re
mains for her Legislature to establish her claim
to justice by restoring a devoted and suffering son
the honors which were fairly won. but unjustly
withheld. Justice.
Proceedings of the Legislature*
SENATE.
Ou tbe 16th the following bills were
reported.
By Mr. Daley, To repeal 5th paragraph,
85th section Part 1st Title 3d, Chapter
3d, of the Code.
Also a bill to establish the Seal to be
used in the Secretary of State’s office.
13y Mr. Gresham, To sell tho lands in
the Okefenokee Swamp, belonging to the
State.
By Mr. J. A. W. Johnson, To relieve
the Tax payers in certain counties.
By Mr. O. L. Smith, To add the coun
ty of Lowndes to the Brunswick Judicial
Circuit.
By Mr. Strozier, to authorize the ren
dition of decrees in equity in vacation and
to legalize certain decrees already ren
dered.
Also to change the time when Justices
of the Inferior Courts draw Juries for the
Superior Courts, and to legalize the hold
ing of certain Superior Courts.
Also to change the line between Worth
and Irwin counties.
By Mr. Thornton, to amend 4293 sec
tion of the Penal Code.
Also to prevent the illegal seizure,
detention or removal of property in this
State, and prescribe the punishment for
the same.
Mr. Carter offered a resolution to bring
on the election of U. S. Senators and
Judges of tho Supreme Court, on Tues
day 23rd inst. The portion in relation to
U. S. Senators was stricken out, and the
resolution adopted.
Mr. Casey offered a Resolution, touch
ing the present attitude of the people of
Georgia to the Government of the U. S.
and the withdrawal of the troops of U. S.
from the State.
Mr. Strozier reported a hill to regulate
pleadings at Common law, and to repeal
section 3259 and part of section 3529 of
the Code.
Also to reform and point out the mode
of selecting Grand and Petit Jurors, and
repeal sections 3822, 3S23, and 3837 of
the Code.
The Governor’s Message and accom
panying documents was received and
ead ; 200 copies of the Message was or
dered for the Senate.
On motion 50 copies of the amended
Code were ordered printed.
and
porate the Mining, Manufacturing,
Improvement Co.
Also a bill to incorporate the American
Industrial Agency.
Mr. Strozier, a bill to alter and amend
section 2247 of the Code, relative to lia
bility of Tenants. ,*
Mr. Gresham, a hill to alter aiid amend
the laws regulating interest in this State,
and tc etablish a conventional rate of in
terest.
Mr. Thorton, a resolution tending late
Provisional Governor Johnson, a seat on
the floor of the Senate, during his stay at
the Capital, which was adopted.
Mr. Moore, a resolution that the stan
ding Committee of the Senate and House
on the Judiciary.be constituted a joint
Committee so far only as to consider the
Codeoflaws reported by the Commission
ers appointed to prepare it, which was
agreed to.
A House resolution asking the Sec’y. of
War to revoke his order relative to taking
up Horses branded Ac , was concurred in.
A number of Senate bills w r ere read a
second time, also House bills a second
time.
Mr. O P. Beall reported a bill to allow'
all persons in the State who were maimed
in the late war to peddle and vend goods
&c., under certain restrictions.
Mr. Ezzr.rd a Resolution that the Com
mittee on Education be instructed to take
into consideration the utility and practi
cability of reviving a common school says-
tem, with leave to report by hill or other
wise. The resolution was taken up and
agreed to.
HOUSE.
Jan. 17. 1866.
HOUSE.
Mr. Stewart of
January 16th.
Spaulding offered
The People vs. Congress.—A few weeks
ago, the question was submitted-to the legal voters
of the District of Columbia, whether they were
for or against extending suffrage to negroes in
tbe Distnct. Six thousand and five hundred votes
were cast against conferring tbe privilege of vo
ting on the negroes, and only thirty-five votes in
favor of so doing. A few days ago, tho House of
Representatives passed a bill allowing the negroes
to vote iu the District of Columbia. These repre
sentatives are ready enough to put a stigma on
other people, but when their immediate constitu
ents are concerned, they beg to be excused. Con
gress is taking everything out of the bands of the
people, and will attempt to assume the powers of
the Executive, when they find him opposed to
their high-handed schemes of legislation.
Plauliug Cotton.
The present high price of cotton, and the scarcity
of money, will cause a great breadth of land to be
planted in cotton. Cotton is very high now, but if the
labor system now undergoing an experiment, works
well, as many think it will, the price of Cotton in Janu
ary next, will be about 12 cents per pound. Men are
determined to plant Cotton, and all we say against
planting too extensively, may be idle, have no effect,
whatever. But he will be the wise man, who while
planting cotton hnsa thought, also, lor his smoke-house
eud corn crib.
Law Card.—Wo iuvile attention ' to tbe
Card of Messrs, Ward and Jones, to bo found in
our advertising columns.
Be on Your Guard.—We see by tho Colum
bus Enquirer that a young man was murdered in
bis store at night at Enon, Ala. This case is, in
all respects, similar to the murder of young Car
michael near Augusta. Those who sleep in Coun
try stores, or in any other house, should be very
particular how they open their doors at night.
Be ready for the emergency. Open to nobody at
tinnsual hours: and be sure to be ready cocked
and capped in case of forcible entry. Tbe coun
try is foil of villains and if a few were killed, the
example would have a good effect everywhere.
'I he Pcnrlenliary.
There are some men who oppose the abolishment
of the Penitentiary system, yetfaver its removal
to another point. Will these latter gentlemen
oblige the people, who have got to pay for the
building of a new Penitentiary, by having a com
petent Engineer, or Mason, as they may prefer,
appointed to make an estimate of tho cost of re
pairs necessary to be made at the present site, and
the probable cost of a new Penitentiary at another
point? The peoplo have to pay tbe cost of all
expenditures of the Legislature, and they have
the right to be heard. Let us have a thorough in
vestigation of tlfis whole subject. If a better than
the present system for punishing criminals can be
adopted, let us have it, before the present system is
abolished. If a better can be suggested, let it be
adopted. But it the present system is tho best
t at can be found, then, in answer to gentlemen
who desire to remove it, we ask, that the Legisla
ture appoint a committee to give, not opinions,
but the probable cost of a rew Penitentiary, and
tbe actual loss to tbe State by the abandonment of
tbe present institution. This much the people de
mand, and of right should have.
ARTE .HE* WARD.
This funny man, and great Showman, is adver
tised to lecture in Macon on the 23d and 24th inst.
Arternus ought to pay hi3 respects to the citizens
of the State Capital
No News.—We have searched our latest ex
changes, in vain, for one lively item of news.—
Nothing fiom Washington.
—
(Special Dispatch .to the Cincinnati Gazette.]
The Ohio Republican Imbroglio.
Columbus, Jan. 7.
The Senatorial race is still the absorbing
question with the politicians at the capi
tal, without, however making much pro
gress towards its solntion.
A caucus of Union members of the
Legislature lias been called for next Tues
day evening; when it is expected it will
be decided whether the election will come
off this session or be delayed until next
Tuesday evening, when it expected it will
be decided whether the election will coine
off this session or he delayed .until next
winter. A postponement will, in all pro
bability, be agreed upon by that or some
subsequent caucus. The leading candidates
continue to regale their friends at their
rooms at the Neil House.
Gen. Lherman lias written a private
letter to a prominent gentleman now in
this city, in which he takes stiong grounds
against any interference in the Mexican
imbroglio.
The Democracy here give to-morrow
night an Sth of January supper, to which
more importance will he attached than is
usually awarded to such affairs, as Valan-
dingham, Morgan, Pendleton, White, and
other lights of the party will bo present
and sound the Democratic key-note for
the next campaign.
Be on your Guard.—There is said to be
not less than $750,000 counterfeit one
hundred dollar greenbacks in circulation.
They are well engraved, and can be de
tected only by experts. A report was
recently made to the Secretary of the
Treasury on this subject, which is said to
contain some astounding discoveries. So
keep your eyes open, or you will have
this trash on your hands before you are
aware of it.
*Thc Bridges of the State Road.—We
learn from Col. Baugh, the Superintend
ent of the State, or ‘‘Western A Atlantic
Railroad,” that the bridges on the road
will all be completed in . a few days, so
that both the passenger and freight trains
may pass over with safety from one end
of the road to the other. Perhaps before
tho middle of the present week uninter
rupted communication will be resumed
between this city and Chattanooga. This
will be good news to travelers as well as
to merchants. Much eneigy, we are pleas
ed to 6ay, has been manifested by those to
whom the reconstruction of the bridges
on this important road has been entrusted.
Intelligencer 21«/!.
The number of National Banks in exis
tence is sixteen hundred and twenty-six,
absorbing the $300,000,000 capital author
ized by Congress.
Resolution to add an additional section to
the Standing Rules of the House, which
was adopted.
Also a bill to amend the law of Evi
dence.
Mr. Hardeman reported a Resolution,
instructing the Finance committee to re
port a bill remitting certain taxes Ac.
Also a resolution requiring tbe Comp
troller General to furnish certain informa
tion.
Mr. Glenn reported a bill for the relief
of certain persons.
Also a bill to incorporate the Dalton
Medical College,
Mr. Russell of Chatham, a bill to pro
vide for the payment of the salaries of the
Judges of the Supreme Court, Superior
Courts of this State, and of the city courts,
during a portion’ot the years 1864 and
1865.
Mr. Wamble, a bill to incorporate Oak
Grove Academy in Upson county.
Mr. Glenn a bill for the relief of cer
tain persons who were bona fide soldiers
of the late Confederate Army.
Mr. McClenden a bill to appoint a su
perintendent of Roads and Bridges in
Wilkes county.
Mr. Wamble, a bill to change the coun
ty lino between Upson and Crawford
counties.
Mr. Stewart a bill to enlarge the rules
of evidence in certain cases, in all courts
of law and equity in this State.
Mr. Hollis, a bill to legalize the acts of
E. M. Jones and E. W. Miller temporary
Admr’s of estate of Henry Jones.
Mr. Ivibbee a bill to increase the fees
of Ordinaries and Clerks of the Superior
aud Inferior courts of this State.
Also a bill to authorize the Inferior
Court of Pulaski couuty to levy and col
lect an extra tax for the years 1866, 1S67,
and 1SGS, to build a court house and Jail.
Mr. Wilburn a hill to alter and amend
an act incorporating the town of Dawson.
Mr. McClenden a bill for the relief of
John 6. Edmonson, of Wilkes county.
Mr. Oates a bill to incorporate the North
Georgia Petroleum Oil and Mining Com
pany.
Mr. Peeples a bill to punish Ordinaries,
Clerks, and Deputies for issuing marriage
licenses in certain cases.
Also a bill to punish officers of this
Stato for marrying white and black per
sons.
Also a bill to punish freedmen for living
in adnltry, and authorise their marriage.
Mr. Sneed a bill to provide for the pay
ment of Teachers of Poor schools for the
year 1865.
Mr. Willburn a bill to authorize tbs
sale of the Exile camp in Terrell county.
Mr. Peeples a bill to fix the term of
office of Sheriffs of this State and regulate
the same.
Also a resolution to bring on the elec
tion of U. S. Senators.
Mr. Byington a Resolution for the re
lief of Soldiers families Ac.
The Speaker announced the following,as
a Committee to inquire into tho policy of
abolishing tho Georgia Penitentiary :—
Messrs, Hudson, Morris of Franklin, Wil
lis, Green, and McComb.
The Governor’s Message was received
and read, aud 1000 copies of it and ac
companying documents, ordered printed.
Mr. Swearingen offered a resolution re
questing the revocation of the order of the
Secretary of War, relative to certain
branded stock, which was adopted.
SENATE.
Jan.17,1SG6.
The bill to change the 2d section of an
act to alter and amend the Road Laws of
the State, approved Dec. 19. 1S18, so as
to define the ages to which persons shall
be liable to work upon the public roads,
assented to Dec, 4. 1862, was taken up
and passed.
Mr. Thorton introduced a bill to incor-
XEW MATTER.
Mr. Glenn, a bill to incorporate the
American Isuranee and Industrial Agency,
Mr Bragg, a bill to change the times of
holding the Courts of Ordinary in this
State.
Mr. Pickett, a bill to amend an act in
corporating tbe town of Weston.
Mr. Hughes of Union, a bill to change
the line between Union and Towns Coun
ties.
Mr. Stewart of Spalding, a bill to faci
litate trials ill cases against tenants hol
ding over, and against intruders.
Mr. Snead, of Richmond, a series of
Resolutions in reference to Georgia’s re
lation to the Federal Government, and as
king’the removal of the U. S. Forces from
the State Ac.
Mr. Dozier, a bill to amend the 6th,
Sth, and 11th. sections of an act incorpo
rating the town of Georgetown.
Air. Kibbie a bill to organize a new
judicial circuit, and for other purposes.
Air. Evins, a bill to incorporate the
Empire State Alanufacturing Co. in New
ton county.
Mr. Lawson, a resolution requesting the
Judiciary to report a bill fixing the sala
ries of Judges of the Supreme Court.
Air. Evans, a bill to incorporate tbe
town of Steadman in Newton County. Al
so a bill to repeal 1847th section of the
code.
Air. Aloses, a resolution fixing the hours
for the meeting and adjournment of daily
sessions of the House; also a bill relative to
the marriage of first cousins. Also a bill
to authorize the redemption of lands for
feited or confiscated for taxes Ac., Also
a bill for the relief of the Muscogee Buil
ding and Loan Association.
Air. Tucker, a bill to incorporate Un
ion Academy in Alerriwether County.
Air. Howard, a bill to amend an act in
corporating the Etowah and Auraria Hy
draulic Hose Alining Company. Also a
bill to authorize the Inferior Court of
Lumpkin County to levy an extra tax, to
build a jail At*.
Mr. Fraser, a bill for the benefit of
Trustees, allowing them to resign their
trusts as in case of Adair’s. Exr’s Ac.
Mr. Oabaniss, a bill to amend 3794th
sec. of 3d Artie,e of the Code.
Air. Ilicks, a bill to incorporate the town
of Wrigbtsville in Johnsoii Couuty.
Air. Alexander, a bill to authorize Cor
porators of Houston Factory to issue
change bills for ten years for convenience
of their business, &c.
Air. Baynes, a bill for the relief of
maimed soldiers, and widows whose hus
bands died or were killed during the late
war.
Air. Dorsey, a bill to incorporate the
McClusky Gold Alining Co. Also a bill to
fix the term of offico of Judges of the Su
preme Court, and to fix their salaries.
Air. Hill of Fulton, a hill to appropri
ate a sum of money for the use and benefit
of the State University.
Also a bill to incorporate the Gate
City Gas Light company. Also a hill to
make it penal for any officer or agent or
other employee of any Rail Road compa
ny in this State to charge for transpor
ting freight and passengers, above the
rates allowed by their several charters.
Also a bill to incorporate the New Era
Alining and Alanufacturing Co.
Mr. Stewart of Spalding, a bill to admit
parol Evidence in the construction of
Wills, and for other purposes.
Mr. AlcCuIlough a bill for the relief of
Isaac Hardeman of Jones County.
Air. Ford, a bill to repeal an act chan
ging the line between Worth and Dougher
ty Counties.
Mr. Johnson of Forsyth, a bill to reduce
the bond of the Sheriff of Forsyth County.
Also a bill to compensate Jone T. Brown
and Jesse Stanley for certain services.
Also a bill to authorize John H. Owens to
practice medicine and charge for the same.
Also a bill to amend 4597th section of
the Code. Also a bill to exempt from
levy and sell property in’ the State of
Georgia for the year 1866.
Air. Smith of Clinch, a bill to authorize
Riley Jones, a permanently disabled- sol
dier to vend and retail liquors Ac.
Mr. Redwinc, a bill to change the line
between Clayton and Fayotto counties.
Air. Adams, a bill to fix tbe salaries of
Judges and certain other officers in this
State. Also a bill to abolish the office of
Adjutaut and Inspector General.
Also a hill to abolish the office of Clerk
in the Comptroller General’s office, and
clerk in tbe office of State Treasurer.
Air. Weaver, a bill to change the amount
of the Bond of Sheriff of Clay County.
Also, a bill to repeal so much of section
312, Art 1st, Chap. 5th of the Code, as
prohibits the legal partner of Ordinary to
practice law in his Court.
_41so a bill to allow the legal partner
of the Ordinary to practice law in his
Court, where it shall appear by articles of
agreement that no partnership exiits as to
said court.
Mr. Russell of Chatham a bill to define
tbe duties of Coroner in this State, and to
fix the fees of said officer, and of Consta
bles attending Coroners inquests.
Also a bill to authorize the appoint
ment of Vendue Masters by the Munici
pal authorities of incorporated towns and
cities in this State. Also a bill to secure
persons in the right to bottles owned by
Manufacturers, and bottles of Alincral wa
ters, Porter, Ale &c.
Air. Dodson a bill to provide for the
election of a Town Council in Ringgold,
Ga.
Air. Edge a bill for the relief of Admin
istrators in certain cases.
Mr. Candler, a bill to repeal an act ad
ding a portion of Paulding to Carroll and
Floyd Counties.
Air. Hardeman a bill to incorporate the
Okefenokee land and Canal company.
Air. Byington, a bill for the relief of W.
II. Kimball aud Ellanor Beall of Clayton
County.
Air. Hand, a bill to change the lino be
tween Baker and Barly Counties. Also
a bill to permit Duncan Price to peddle
without license.
Air. Russell of Muscogee, a bill to amend
section 3320 of the Code. Also a bill to
amend section 3478 of the Code.
Mr. Hardeman a bill to incorporate the
ALacon Canal and Water Works, and for
other purposes.
Air. Aloses, a bill to prevent incorpora
tions created by the General Assembly of
Georgia from organising upon fictitious
capital, and to check the growth of “Wild
Cats.”
Air. Simmons, a bill to alter aud amend
section 3220- Art. 1st, Chap. 5th, of the
Code.
Mr. Morrow, a bill to hire out colored
people for debt.
Air. Roberson of Appling, a bill to fix
the fees of Clerks Sheriffs and other Coun
ty officers.
Mr. Alorrow, a resolution relative to
paying tho commissioners who prepared
the Freedmen’s Code.
Mr. Glenn, a resolution providing for a
more summary disposition of all bills
which may be introduced out of of order;
which was taken up and adopted.
the Governor be requested to call on th
several Banks in the State to make a ^
turn of their condition conformable to 1 ^
and for other purposes. The Resolution
was taken up and agreed to. AI r . yr-
offered a resolution touching the claim ^ r
the State for cotton captured by the p a
eral army. The resolution was
was referred
to the committee on finance.
The Senate took up the bill f or a u y
tion of the Georgia Penitentiary. qV'
same was made the special order for \Y f
nesday 24th inst. A number of bills w ? a
then read a 2d time. The Senate concu?
red in the House Resolution requirin t]
President to withdraw troops frouf tb
State, and restore property and the I]
beas Corpus writ. House bills were tl *'
read the 1st time, when tho Senate adi 0 ° U
ned J ur *
HOUSE.
January ]<)
Mr. Aroscs moved to reconsider the ac
tion of the House yesterday on the hill t
appoint Trustees for the KnoxvilL r> °
Ground. * The motion prevailed “'" P
Mr. Dorsey moved to
SENATE.
January IS.
AD. Casey reported a resolution touch
ing Georgia’s attitude to the Government
of the United States, and the binding faith
of all contracts between the white citizen
and the negro ; winch was agreed to.
Additional copies of tbe Amended Freed
men’s Code were ordered printed, on mo
tion of Air. Daley.
Air. Fuller reported a bid to authorize
Dr Craig and certain others in tho same
situation, to practice medicine Ac.
Also a bill to change the line between
Irwin and Wilcox counties.
Air. J. A. W. Johnston a bill requiring
certain criminal prosecutions to be Nol
pros'd.
Also a bill to amend the charter of the
Dalton A Jacksonville R. R. Co.
Mr. AIcDaniel a bill to repeal an act
to amend the charter of the Alacon A Wes
tern R. R.
Air. Mims a bill to change the place of
holding elections and Justices courts in
260th district Scriven county.
Air. Ezzard a resolution touching a new
census of the State.
Air. J. A. W. Johnson to incorporate
the Georgia Express Co.
The bill to establish a seal for tbe Sec’y
of State’s office was passed.
Also a bill to authorize and empower
Judges of tho Superior Courts to hold
special terms for trial of criminals Ac.
The bili to allow clerks of the Superior
and Interior Courts to practice law in all
the courts except those in which they
are officers, was amended and passed.
The bill to incorporate Gazette Fire
Co. No. 4, and Hose Co. No. 4. Ac. was
passed.
Also a bill to encourage Richmond Fire
Co. No. 7.
A House bill, in relation to tire city of
West Point in Troup county, was passed.
HOUSE.
January ISth.
The bill to alter the line between Chero
kee and Pickens was lost.
A bill to extend the corporate limits of
the town of Forsyth was passed.
Also a bill to authorize the Phoenix
Loan and Building association of Atlanta,
to resume business, or close it up.
Also a bill, as amended, to legalize the
issue of bills and bonds by the Alayor aud
city couucil of Atlanta.
The bill to repeal an act to change the
name of the county of Cass, was indefi
nitely postponed.
Several bills were referred to the Ju
diciary Committee.
The bill to amend an act incorporating
the town of Quitman was passed.
The bill appointing certain persons
Trustees of the Knoxville Camp Ground,
was lost.
The bill for the relief of Indigent fami
lies of deceased soldiers Ac. was referred
to a Special committee, of which Air. J. J.
Jones of Burke, was appointed Chairman.
The committee appointed to report on
the condition of the Penitentiary, reported
in favor of its abolition, which report was
agreed to.
The bill for the relief of A. J. Dough
erty, was lost.
Abo a bdl to allow William Johnson to
practice Aledicine.
Mr. Glenn offered a resolution touching
the Committee appointed to enquire into
the Finances of the State ; and touching
the Banks of this State, requiring the lat
ter to redeem their outstanding liabilities.
SENATE.
Jan. 19tn.
Mr. Moore, moved to reconsider the ac
tion of the Senate yesterday in the pas
sage of the bill to incorporate Gazelle Fire
Co. No. 4, and Gazelle lloso Co. No. 4,
and tor other purposes. I he motion did
not prevail. Tbe Committee on the Peni
tentiary reported in favor of the abolition
of the Penitentiary.
Mr. Thornton offered a resolution that
ailed.
rr • recons ‘ der the
action of the House agreeing to the report
of the Committee abolishing the fi-X •
Penitentiary, i he motion prevailed.
Air. Alorrow reported a bill to compen
sate the Committee which prepared the
Freedmens code.
Air. Hockenhull a bill to authorize a
tax to be levied aud collected in Dawson
county to build a Jail.
Air. Williams of Dooly a bill to reduce
the bond of the Sheriff of Dooly county.
Air. Morris a bill to change the time of
holding the Superior court in Banks coun
ty-
Air. Brown of Early a bill to authorize
a tax to be levied and collected in Early
county to pay for certain provisions used
to support the poor, soldiers families &c,
in said county, and for small pox cases.
Air. Hill of Fulton a bill for the relief
of Alartha A. Lester.
Air. Mitchell of Gwinnett, a bill to au
thorize the Inferior courts to make jury
lists, and draw juries for the Superior
Courts in certain cases and to punish nou-
attendance.
Air. Dixon of Alacon, a bill to provide
for the support of indigent disabled sol
diers, and the widows and orphans of de
ceased soldiers.
Air. Bush a bill to compel all persons
owuing wild and Unimproved land in the
State to give in and pay tax on the same
in the county where the land lies.
Air. Philips a bill to create the North
Eastern Judicial Circuit.
Air. Render a bill for the relief of Mrs.
Antonette Butler.
Mr. Kibbee a bill to add certain coun
ties to the Southern Judicial Circuit, and
fix tbe times of holding the Superior Courts
in said circuit.
Also a bill to carry into effect the 6th
section of 2nd Article of the Constitution,
and prescribe the manner in which certain
powers named, shall be exercised by the
Superior Courts of this State.
Mr. Snead a bill to declare valid all
official acts of Deputy clerks of Superior
and Inferior courts, when any doubt may
exist as to the legality of such acts on ac
count of the Clerk not having received a
pardon.
Also a bill for the relief of Thos. W.
Fleming of Richmond, and others in like
situation.
Mr. Hughes of Twiggs a hill to author
ize the Inferior Court of Twiggs Co. to
borrow money Ac.
Air. Sumner a bill to make persons in
this State renting lands or houses to free
persons of color, responsible for all debts
contracted by free persons of color,
for all debts contracted by free per
sons in relation to said lands, and for all
fines and forfeitures imposed for violation
of iaw, and for other purposes.
Air. Rnniph to increase the per diem pay
of teachers of Poor schools.
Also a bill to revize and fix the fees of
Ordinaries.
Also a bill to repeal an act fixing fees of
certain county officers in this State.
Also a bill to prescribe the oath admin
istered to Jurors in the Inferior Courts,
and Petit Jurors in Superior courts.
Air, McComb a bill to repeal an act to
amend the charter and corporate laws of
the city of Alilledgevillo as to the mode of
electing Aldermen.
Mr. Howard a bill to authorize Att’ys
at Law, Sheriffs and Notaries Public to ad
minister oaths in certain cases.
Air. Russel of Aluscogee, a bill to alter
and amend an act incorporating the Aler-
chants Insurance Company of Columbus,
and change its name.
The bill to amend sections 3188 and
31S9 of the code, for which a substitute
was offered by the Committee, was taken
up. The substitute was amended and
passed.
A bill to allow J. M. Hamilton of Dooly
to practice Aledicine, was lost.
Also a bill to allow persons unable to
work to retail spirituous liquors, and ped
dle Ac.
The bill appointing trustees for Craw
ford county Camp Ground was taken up
and passed.
The bill for the relief of the Savannah
Alutual Loan Association was passed.
Also a bill to suspend the operation of
section 152S of the Code.
Also a bill to prescribe the oath to bo
administered to voters for members of the
General Assembly, Governor and mem*
bers of Congress.
Also a bill to amend section 3452 of the
Code.
Also a hill to repeal an act amendatory
of 1st Clause, of 2480th section of the
Code.
The bill to require all contracts for rent
of real estate to be in writing, was lost.
Air. Hill of Fulton reported a bill to au
thorize the paymeut of certain claims
against the Western & Atlantic Rail R°*^
Air. Adams a bill to exempt the Mer
chants and Mechanics Fire Co., ol the
city of Milledgeville, from road and Jury
duty.
Air. Tench a Resolntion inviting Son.
A. H Stephens to address the Genera
Assembly on the State of the Conntry>
and to appoint a committee to wait on m
for the above purpose.
SENATE.
January 20.
Mr. Beall reported a bill to amend sec-