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OBOAOIA UOXSXJkTTOS.
The Committee on (he State of ihe Republic, to whom was refer-
cd so much of the Governor’s Message as relates .to the Cherokee
government,
The propriety of effecting an entire abolition of the exercise of go
vernmental powers by (be Cherokee Indians, your committee consid
er as settled—The State by an act of her Legislature has extended
her laws both civil and criminal over the territory and persons ol said
nation indiscriminately, and thereby virtually abolished all govern
ment over such territory, save her own—And any further legislation,
having for its object the prevention of the exercise of sovereign pow
er by ihe Indians, would have been rendered by such act unnecessa
ry, had aoy or sufficient pains and penalties been annexed to the en
forcement of Indian laws or regulations. Those who claim the right
of tnanagiog the affairs of the Indians, having availed themselves of
such omission on the part of the Legislature, and continued to as
semble in council from time to time, for the purpose of making new
laws and enforcing them and others already adopted, on said tribe,
have rendered it necessary, in the opinion of your committee, to enact
such laws as wilt prevent in future the exercise of such assumed pow
ers. The government of Georgia, or the Cherokee Nation, alone has
the undoubted right of jurisdiction over the territory and persons ot
said nation, within the chartered limits of Georgia. Both cannot pos
sess it—and if such a coequal right could exist the exercise ot such
fight by both powers, would be cruelty in the extreme to the Indians.
What would be required by the one authority, might be rendered
highly penal by the other. The same act heing declared criminal by
both, would inflict some punishments twice for the same offence—A
state of things not to be desired by any civilized community Such,
however, is now the situation of the Cherokee Indians; they live ex
served, that it is the true interest of the producer of the mqr mate
rial, by every means to shorten the distance, and consequently lessen
the expense of transportation to a market. This remark attaches
now with double, force, since our produce has been reduced to its
minimum price. It is also now clearly understood and acknowledg
ed, that a conveyance by water, of every thing, but more especially
bulky raw materials, in a very great d gree diminishes the disburse
ments. By the light of these obvious truths, the committee pro
ceed to another, equally important enquiry, and that is, whether the
city and port of Darien, at the foot of the Altamaba, does really
possess such advantages as are required for a commercial city T—
Facta are stubborn things: let them speak for themselves. The city of
Darien stands on a high; dry, and commanding bluff, on the North
side of the river, and about 12 miles distant from the ocean, with a
good, navigable river leading from one to the other. Doboy bar, the
inlet from tho sea, has on if at low water 11 feet, and at Spring tides
ore r18 feet, and vessels drawing fO feet water have gone safe over it
Here it is worthy of remark, that this bar is equal in point of depth of
water, t£> either Charleston or New Orleans, both of which are con
siderable commercial cities. Haviag thus established the capacity
of Darien as a commercial depot, it must become the duty of the
committee to.state. as a demonstrable truth, that a very large por
tion of the State appears, geographically connected with Darien—
On a reference, again to the map, we discover that there are thirty-
seven counties, many immediately on, or contiguous to these three
rivers, or from interest and particular circumstances, connected with
the future prosperity of Darien, when flourishing as a sea port, and
consequ ntly in point of territorial affinity, she has strong and pow
erful claims on the patronage of the Legislature. Further, to do hut
justice and strengthen these claims, additional facts present ■ them
selves which shall be barely stated, and every one left to draw his
own inference. The last season between 60 and 70.000 bags of
cotton descended those three rivers, and passed by Darien, coast-
! w;se, to other port?—while on th‘; other hand a vast quantity of
posed to the penalties and requisitions of two codes eminating Iron' :Forti rclimdiieasc ndedtbe river, from DarU„. for the supply of
sources different in their origin, different in their principles, and dih , ^ ^ >vl „ cb lhe blltkv U,cl„ ot sa «, ma ,]e one ilea
Sweat in their exactions. In determining which power should yield jfor |||e oxclasira s “ p , of immcnse back cou ,„ rT . Milledge
The following Resolutions were offered by
Mr. Murray, on the 28tb Oct. in the House
of Representatives:
Whereas, the political crisis in par State, as
well as national afftirs.has arrived when a de
terminate and unreserved expression of the
sentiments of the people, may correct errone
ous impressions in our State, and remove eve
ry delusion of either self interested politi
cians, or visionary men at home, as to the pre
vailing feelings of the citizens of Georgia.
And Whereas the recent events in an ad
joining State, and the expression of opinions
in our own, bespeak unfavorable indications,
to the continuance of the peace, tranquility
and happiness of our beloved country, which
manifestations of feeling are too particularly
notorious to be susceptible of misconstruc
tion. In such impolitic as well as dangerous
displays of political excitement, every good
citizen is bound by those inestimable patri
otic ties of feeling, to rally round our Nation*
al Government, which has heretofore reflected
such a' lustre* over our political, moral and
civil associations as to elicit the admiration of
the World.
And whereas at this momentous period, the
people of Georgia by their Representatives,
now assembled, unhesitatingly avow a firm
To establish two additional election dis
tricts ui the county of Jasper
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr. Wood—To enquire info the best
manner of improving the River Altamaha and
its tributary streams for the purposes of Inter
nal Navigation.
Mr Echols—To require the directors of the
Central Bank to lay before the Senate it full
statement of afl loans made On Bonds, Notes,
or Drafts; the name of the maker of each note,
bond, or draft; the persons by whom they are
endorsed, and the county for which each loan
has been made.
BILLS PASSED.
To separate and divorce Warren Andrew^
and Nancy Andrews his wife. ...
To extend the time for fortunate drawers
in the land lotteries of 1818 1819, and 182L
to -take out their grants, and to reduce the fees
On the same.
BILLS REPORTED,
To repeal all acts of the General Assembly,
establishing and regulating election districts in
the several counties of this State. <R
To compel all county officers holding public
monies, to keep a book of record of the re
ceipts and disbursements of the same.
Also a Bill, to extend to the City and Port of
adherance to the principles expressed in the D irien, all the health and quarantine regula
in this content for jnrisd.ct.on, your committee bnve hiid no d fficnlty „ 8nd «l he,-contiguous places, derived great advantage
nor can they perce,ve wnat violence can be done to the fee hugs of U t|)j8 „ atl , rconv c ' The disbursement on The extra transit
bumanity. when they recommend the abolition of a severe audit ran l f cotton atone, costs the planters of the up co.intrv, upward, of
ical code, and propose to substitute in i s place a humane and rep, b j 000 _, nd merchandize brought to Darien from other ports,
itcan gore,ament. For the purpose therefore of mere eff c’ually, * f . „ ie , here " n . „ | itt | e sbort of from between
preventing the exercise ol power by the head meu and cuiefe ot said : . . _ L _’ j __
nation they recommend the following bill i
25 (o $30 000, making an actual charge against the producer, as
well ns consumer, of from 60 to $65 000 To this amount must be
added the disbursement on a large volume of produce, consisting of
, Rice, Sea I-I.ind Cotton and Sugar, grown in the vicinity of Darien
To be entitled an Act, to prevent the exercise of qssumed and ar- an d to it,,, Southward of it, which in sending it in search of purchase
A BILL
bitrary power by all persons under pretext of authority from the
Cherokee Indians and their Laws.
Sec 1st. Be it enacted by the Senate ond House, of Representatives
of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby cn
acted by the authority of the same, That, after the fitst day of Fehrun
ry, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, it shall not be lawful for any
person, or persons, under colour or pretence, of authority from said
Cherokee tribe, or as head men, chiefs, or warriors of said tribe, to
cause or procure by any means the assembling of any council oroth
er pretended Legislative “body of the said Indians, or others living a
tnoog them, for the purpose of legislating, or for any other purpose
whatever. And persons offending against the provisions of this sec
tion, shall be guilty of a h gh misdemeanor, and subject to indictment
therefor, and on conviction, shall be punished by confinement at bard
Zobor in the Penitentiary for the space of four years.
Sec. 2d. And be it jurther enacted by the authority aforesaid'that,—
after the time aforesaid, It shall not be lawful for any person or persons
tiuder pretext of authority from the Cherokee tribe, or as represen
tatives, chiefs, headmen, or warriors oT said tribe, to meet, or assem
ble as a council, assembly, convention, or in any other capacity, for
Ihe purpose of making laws, orders, or regulations for said tribe —
And all persons offending against the provisions of this section, shall
be guilty of a high misdemeanor and subject to an indictment, and on
conviction thereof, shall undergo an imprisqnment in the Penitentia
ry at hard labor for the space of four years
Sec. 3d And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That,
after the time aforesaid, it shall not be lawful for any person or per
Rons, under colour, or by authority, of the Cherokee tribe, or any of
i.s laws or regulations, to hold any court or tribunal whatever, for the
purpose of hearing and determining causes, either civil or criminal;
Or to give any judgment in such causes, or to issue, or cause to issue
any process, against the persons or property of any of-said tribe.—
And all persons offending against the provisions of this section, shall
be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and subject to indictment, and on
Conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the P- nitentiary at hard la
bor for the space of four years
Sec. 4th. And be it further enacted by the^authority aforesaid, That.
After the time aforesaid, it shall not be lawful for any person or per
sons, asa ministerial officer, or in any other capacity, to execute any
precept, commt.nd, or process, issued by any Court or Tribunal in the
Cherokee tribe, on the persons or property of any of said tribe. And
all persons offending against the provisions of this section, shall be
guilty of a trespass and subject to indicimeut, and on conviction there
of, shall be punished by fine and imprisonment in the Jail or in tbe
Penitentiary not longer than four years, at the discretion of the Court.
Sec 6th. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid. That,
after the time aforesaid, it shall not be lawful for any person, or per
sons to confi-cate, or attempt to confiscate; or otherwise to cause a
forfeiture of the property or estate of any .Indian of said tribe in con-
sequence of his enrolling hitnv»1t and family for emtgation, or offering
to enroll for emigration, or any other act of said Indian iri furtherance
of his intention ta emigrate—And persons offending against the pro
visions of thi9 section, shall be guiltv of high misdemeanor, and on
Conviction, shall undergo an imprisonment in the Penitentiary , at hard
labor for the space of four years.
Sec. 6th. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That
Hone of the provisions of this act, shall be so construed as to prevent,
said tribe, its head men, chiefs, 6; other representatives from meeting
any agent or commissioner on the part of this State or the United
States, for any purpose whatsoever
REioRT
On the best mode of improving the Altamaba and its tributary
streams &c.
Resolved That a Committee be appointed to enquire into the best
mode of improving the River Altamaha, and its tributary sir; ants,
for the purposes of internal navigation—and also to enquire into such
Other matter, as maybe connected with that particular interest.
MR WOOD’S REPORT.
The committee have had the above resolution under consideration,
ond feel it due to the importance of the subject, to give it a liberal
examination, and to present the facts and arguments connected with
it, so as to enable every impartial mind to decide for itself. On
inspection of the map of the State, it appears that the river Altama.
ha runs nearly through the center, and is decidedly the iargest river
in it ; and with its tribntary streams, waters an extensive and fer
tile country. On the Oconee, its north branch, Milledgeville, the
seat of the State Government, is situated ; and on the banks of the
Oakmulgee stands ihe rising and flourishing town of Macon. That
steam boats of considerable size, have navigated to both these places.
That in the vicinity of these three rivers, there is to be found im
mense quantities of the finest pitch pine and cypress lumber, which
at present is of little value ; but changes its ch'tr.icier the moment
a commercial depot arises at the foot of the parent stream more es
pecially now the perts of the British West Indies are opened, which
require large supplies of pine lumber, stock and breadstuff*—That
on actual examination and the nature of things, it is evident that
the above named rivers, are the true, most efficient, and cheapest
channels, through which nearly one half of the produce of this
State must find its way to the Ocean. Your committee cannot for
bear making a few general remarks, whilq on this branch of tbe sub
ject: They believe it will be found very clear to all who will reflect,
that it is not the buyer that pays the, expense of transporting the raw
material to market, but the grower of it : this is done by the former
deducting from the price which he gives the latter, the amount re
quired to cow a# the expences, until it arrives at the place of it -
destination ; for if the consumer of the raw material lived along-•
tide of the producer, then the buyer could afford to add '.ho amour:
of these expenses 4o4he pnqe given. Again, it may be justly oh
for 5 to 25 per cent is paid—so there is no doubt but that the Agri
cullurist of lhe large section of country herein named, with the con
sumers, are laid under a contribution of from 90 to $100,000 for
want of a seaport and trade at the foot of the river Altamaha. One
inst ance only di'all lx? cued to show among others, the correct state
ment of facts connected with this subject. The Messrs. Young’s
the last winter, loaded two ships at Darien—one carried 1000 and
tlys other 1500 bags of cotton ; they both went over Doboy mint
and arrived sale at Liverpool. Now where two vessels of the size
of those could load nnd navigate, others may also do the same.
From the preceding view of this subject it may fairly be inferred
that once the locality of Darien are known and appreciated, it must
become the mart for the trade of the up country and the place from
whence all the cotton and other products from the interior will be
exported, as well as the S I. cotton, rice, sugar, lumber, stock anc!
bread stuffs, of the adjacent lands; under the impression of the
truths here delineated, your committee beg leave to recommend
the following r solutions
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
State of Georgia, in General Assembly met, and it is’ resolved by the
authority of the same, That the importance of tbe river Altamaha,
as a means of transporting the products of a very large tract of
country, amounting to nearly half the State, to a market, and furnish
ins foreign supplies, demand tbe special attention of the Legislature.
Be it further resolved by the authority aforesaid. That it appears
that the city of D «rien. at the foot of the river Altamaha possesses
from nature, ample facilities for a Commercial city, and one which it
is the interest of the Slate to patronize.
The following Preamble and Resolutions were offered by Mr.
Wood ot McIntosh, in the Senate on the 29th ultimo.
Whereas the period has arrived, when an open and frank expres
sion of the sentiments of the people, may correct erroneous impres-
ion? abroad, and remove the delusions of either corrupt, or vision
ary men at home, as to the strong and predominant feelings of the
citizens of Georgia.
And Whereas recent events in an a joining State, and the expres
sion of opinions in our own, go far to threaten the peace and happi
ness of our h loved country—which -mt ntionis too distinctly mark
ed to be mistaken In Mich an emergency every good citizen is
hound to rally round our Natioo il G 'Vornment, which has heretofore
hed such a lu-dure over our political, moral, and civil associations, as
to attract the admiration of the world. At such a momentous period
then, th • people of Georgia do not hesitate to avow, through the
present Legislature, a firm adherence to the principles expressed in
the followiiq Resolutions:
First Be it theref re resolve^ in the Senate and House of Repre
sentatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met audit is
solemnly resolved by the same, That the present Federal Ccnstitu
ion is the acknowledged bond of union between these U. States.—
With a view therefore, to male it forever permanent, and to avoid
all causes of dissent ion and complaint; it is essential, that the Na
tional Government, in the exercise of its functions, should strictly
adhere to a literal construct on of that instrument, and carefully
avoid tbe assumption of any power not clearly given. f
Second Be it Resolved That though C egress may legitimate-
raise a revenue lor the support of Government; ye in doing so,
just and prudent discretion ought to be exercised, constantly keep
ing in view, a fair and just equalization of the burthens imposed,
mongst the several States. We find however that this principle
has been disregarded in the existing Tariff of 1828. This law, un
just in its conception, has also-been partial lO-its operation, and its
baneful presume is still continued on the vital interests ofthe South
Hitherto the people ol this State with their accustomed patriotism
have yielded obedience to it; but tbe time has at last arrived, when
in the spirit of equity and moderation, their interests should be re
garded and their wishes respected-.-They therefore now in the most
emphatic terms d< mand its modification and better adaptation to the
interest of Ihe whole
Third. Beit Resolved, That Georgia, in common with the South
ern States,-is fully sensible ofthe importance of an early and final
extinguishment ol the national debt; because when that period ar
rives, the call lor revenue will only be in proportion to the imme
diate wants ot the Government. Thus a prolific source of discord
will be removed, and the blessings of harmony and good will again
pervad; the whole. The present Legislature view this result with
profound solicit jde, and beg leave to press its accomplishment on
the present National Administration.
Fourth. Be it Resolved, That as there are conflicting opinions, as
well as an avowed hostility of the people against the assumption
by Congress, to apply the national resources to the purposess mis
called “Internal Improvement”—This Legislature, cannot forbeat
expressing their pointed disapprobation of any such appropriations^
until the Constitution of the United Slates is so amended, as more
explicitly to give the power claimed.
Fifth. Be it Resolved, That the people of-Georgia, view with
deep and increasing solicitude, the frequent and open expression of
opinions, unfriendly to the continuance of our present happy Union;
and they cannot now refrain from declaring it. as their firm and solemn
belief, that the preservation ofthe present Genera! Government, as
based on the “Federal Constitution,'* is the rock on which our future
safety rests, and that on the continuance of this confederation, not
only depends tho present, but future existence, and happiness of
these United States. Nor can this principle be too highly cherished
amongstmur citizens. It is firmly believed that dis-union will bring
in its train, discord, misery, and civil war: and finally, that the peo
ple oi this State, will deem those unworthy ofibejir' confidence and
heir worst enemies, who seek to sow'-among ihem the seeds of dis- j
following resolutions.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of Georgia in Genev
al Assembly met, and it is hereby sglemnly re
solved by the same, That the present Federal
Constitution is tbe bond of Uaion between
these U. States. With a view therefore toa-
void all cause of dissention and complaint, it
is essential that the National Government in
the exercise of its powers, should, without de
viation adhere to a correct literal construction
of that instrument and carefully-avoid the a-,
sarpation of any right not expressly surren
dered.
Resolved, That though the Congress of the
U States may legitimately raise a revenue for
the support of government, yet in so doing, a
just & prudent discretion ought to be exercis
ed, constantly keeping in view a fair and just
equalization of the burthens imposed, amongst
the several States. Yet I Lis principle has been
greatly disregarded and experience proves it
in the existing Tariff of 1828. That law
manifestly unjust in its conception, has also
been partial in its operation; and still contin
ues its baneful pressure on the most vital in
terest of the S uth, while (be people of this
State, with (heir accustomed patriotism, have
yielded obedience to it; but they now urge in
the most emphatic terms, its modification, and
better adaptation to tbe interests of the whole
Resolved, That Georgia, in common with the
Southern States, is fully convinced of the im
portance of an early and successful extinguish
ment ofthe national debt, as then the demand
for revenue should only be proportionate to
tbe immediate wants of the Government, and
thus a painful and a prolific source of discord
will be removed and the blessings of reconcili
ation and harmony again pervade the States
in general.
Resolved, That as there are conflicting opin
ions, as well as an avowed hostility of the peo
ple, against the assumption by Congress to
apply the national -resources to the purposes
miscalled “ Interna) Improvement,” therefore
this Legislature cannot forbear expressing
their positive disapprobation of any such ap
propriations, until the Constitution of the U*
nited States is so'amended as expressly to
surrender the guaranty of the power, now
claimed,
Resolved, That the people of Georgia, con
template with deep and ardent regret, the fre
quent and open expressions of opinions, un
friendly to the perpetuation of our present hap
py Union; they nevertheless cannot now re
frain from declaring it as their firm and solemn
belief, that the preservation of the present
General Government as based on the Federal
Constitution, is the rock on which our future
safety depends, and that on the annihilation
ol political sentiments, other than those, pa
triotically friendly to the continuance of this
government, not only depends the present,
but future existence and happiness of the peo
ple of these United States. That a wise and
prudent discrimination between feelings tend
in 4 in their consequences to union or'disunion,
cannot be too closely cherished, and apprecia
ted, as the sole hope and safety ol this Repub
lic. That disunion, it is firmly believed will
bring in its train, discord, mise/y and civil war,
and finally that the people of thitf State deem
hose as their worst and bitterest enemies, who
seek to sow the seeds of disunion, and intro
duce the wretched doctrines of Nullification
amongst them. »
Resolved, That the people of'Georgia; by
their Representatives now in session, view
with deep and increasing solicitude, the re-
election of Andrew Jackson to the Presidency
of the United States, avowing an open and
frank devotedness of feeling to his construc
tion of the Federal Constitution, as regards
internal improvement, and of bis administra
tion generally.
umon,and introduce the baneful doctrines ot notification.
IN SENATE,
Monday, October 25.
Mr. King, on the part of the majority, offer
ed a replication to the protest entered on the
Journal ot.Satorday last, by the minority in re
lation to the McIntosh contested elections
On motion of Mr. Nesbit, the documents
relative to the McIntosh contested election
were spread on the Journals
Mr. Johnson—To compel Justices of the
Peace of this State to give bond and security
for the faithful performance of tbe duties of
their office.
Mr. Graham—To point out tbe duty of tax
collectors iu the several counties of this State,
and make their compensation therefor.
Mr. Ector—To amend the act establishing
the Central Bank.
Committees were appointed to feport the
following bills.
To alter the time of holding the Superior
and Inferior Courts in the Flint Circuit.
To reduce the rate of interest upon mo
ney
To authorize the Justices of the Inferior
Courts to erect tread chills in their respective
counties for the employment of coovict slaves
) and persons of colour.
tions now in force cn the city of Savannah.
To amend an act to incorporate the Bruns?
wick Canal Company and lor other purposes.
The Senate adjourned.
Tuesday, October 26.
Committees were appointed to report the
following bills:
To compel Justices of the Peace of this
Slate, to give bond and security for the faith
ful performance of their doty.
To point out the duty of Tax Collectors of
this State, and make certain their cooijJensa-
tion..
To amend the act establishing the Central
Bank. *
To establish an elect ion district in the coun
ty of Bulloch.
To compel the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Irwin county, to.keep his office at or within
three miles of said Court House.
To alter and fix the raite of interest upon the
use of monies.
To enquire into the best mode of impror$
ipg the Altamaha and its tributary stream*.
To lay off a new county from the coucties of
Troup, Coweta and Carroll
BILL REPORTED.
Mr. Cobb, on leave, introduced a bill instan-
ter, more effectually to repress the criminal
practice of duelling.
NOTICES FOR BILLS.
Mr. Spann—To incorporate 8 the town of
Fort Gaines in Early county.
Mr. Temple—To lay out and organize a new
county from the counties of Houston and Map
rion. ,
Mr. Ector—-To make the officers of the
Penitentiary elective by the Legislature.
Mr. Cobb; To separate and divorce William
B. Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas hi9 wife
Mr Watson—To facilitate the collection of
debts in the Superior and Inferior Courts of
this State.
BILLS PASSED.
To separate and divorce John Long and
Vancy Long bis wife.
To compel the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Emanuel county, -to keep his office at or
within five miles of the Court House of said
county.
Tbe Senate adjourn’d till tomorrow morning,
Wednesday, October 27.
Committees were appointed to prepare the
following bills:
To incorporate the town pf Fort Gaines in
Early conotv....
To lay out and organize a new county from
the counties of Houston and Marion.
To make tbe officers of the Penitentiary
elective f by the Legislature.
To facilitate the collection of debts in the
Superior and Inferior Courts of this State.
■ A communication .was received from the
Governor giving information of tbe destruction
by fire gf the new College building.
NOTICES FOR BILLS.
Mr. Everett—To forma new county out of
the county of Randolph, and organize the
same.
Mr. Johnson—To establish an additional
elective district in the county of Henry.
Mr. Hatcher—To amend the estray laws so
far as respects the sale of Sheep, Goats, and
Hogs.
RESOLUTION.
Mr. Stewart—To make a Sluice twenty feet
wide to be forthwith opened through the lock.
BILLS PASSED.
*To incorporate the Baptist Convention of
Georgia.’
To incorporate a Bank in the town of Co-
lumtftis.
BILL REJECTED.
To separate anti divorce Sarah Freeman
and Caven Freeman her husbapd.
BILLS REPORTED.
To establish election districts in the county
of Jasper. . •
To extend the time for fortunate drawer*
in the land lotteries of 1818, 1819, and 182),
to take out their Grants and to reduce the
fees thcreou.
Thursday, October 28.
Committees were appoiuteddo prepare
report the following bills: • *
To form a new county out ofthe county of
Randolph, and organize the same.
To establish an additional electional district
in the county of Henry.
To alter and amend the estray laws, so far
as respects the sale of sheep, goats and bogs.
BILLS REPORTED.
To divide the county of Lee.
To separate and divorce William B. Thomas
and Elizabeth his wife.
To lay off the county of Emanuel into elec
tion districts. . . j
Petitions.
Mr. Blair of Habersham, presented two me
morials from sundry citizens of Twiggs couoty
praying the Senate to reject ttje bill to repeal
the act granting election districts to said coun
ty- ^ ’
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Bowen, to direct the committee on Agri
culture and Internal Improvement to enquire
into tbe expedtenoy of improving the naviga*
