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_- ,:-v> ■ . •' -'Vy-x. • :^t\ *>^» <«■£ <?e t s ;••• _~ b^rT-rs^ : •« ?» ■ - i: .'- *“- '’■;' ' : ^ - ' “ •i'•• -•>'CV'"-’V-4r*• -«► - ; IV^g&t :«S *j !w —'. —.•>&. 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-