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GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
from the Atlanta New Era. 1
Saturday, January 1C, I860.
Senate.—The Senate met this morning pursu
it to adjournment
Prayer by Mr. Smith of the 7th District
r.f the roll found a quorum present.
Mr. Hinton moved a reconsideration of Mr.
Wooten’s resolution of yesterday, in relation to
the Governor’s message, -which was reconsid
ered, when Mr. Hinton offered the following
amendment:
Resolved, That a committee of five be ap
pointed by the President to call on the Governor
for written evidence showing that the laws are
not adequate for the protection of life, liberty
and property, and that said committee have
power to send for persons and papers.
Mr. Merrill moved to refer the matter to the
committee appointed yesterday.
Mr. Higbee offered the following substitute:
Resolved, That tho special committee ap
pointed yesterday to take into consideration that
portion of the message, as referred to the rela
tion of Georgia with the General Government,
be directed to inquire into the evidence of the
ront of protection to life, property, etc., if, in
their judgment, it was necessary. Lost
Mr. Higbee called for the previous question,
which was carried, when Mr. 'Wooten’s original
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Smith of the 7th offered the following:
Resolved, That the right and left of the Pres
ident’s stand, in the galaries, be appropriated to
the use of the ladies.
The previous question was ordered, when
Mr. Speer moved to strike out right, and insert
Up. Lost
Mr. Moore asked for a suspension of the rules,
and moved that the hours for the meeting of the
Senate be 10 a. m., and adjournment 1 p. m.
Mr. Hinton offered a resolution in regard to
the filling the vacancy in the Honse, occasioned
by the death of Mr. Butt
Mr. Higbee moved that to the list of names of
Senators be added their district, and their board
ing bouses.
Mr. Lester asked for suspension of the rules,
and offered a resolution to provide for juries in
Chatham, and other counties in the State,in the
Superior Courts, they being estopped from bus
iness, etc.
Under the suspension of rules, several bills,to
charter certain companies in the State, were
S on their first reading, substantially as fol-
i:
Mr. Speer, to charter the Cotton States Life
Insurance Company, of Macon.
Mr. NmmaUy, the Commercial Banking Com
pany, of Griffin.
Mr. Lester,to exempt certain Fire Companies,
of Savannah, from jury duty.
Mr. Welch, petition of the Cotton Planters of
Georgia.
Senate adjourned -until 10 o’clock Monday
morning.
Hocsk—The House met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Crumley.
The journal of Friday was read.
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered a resolution reinsta
ting the colored members who were expelled
last session. Lost
Mr. Scott of Floyed, offered a resolution of
fering the use of the Hall of the House of Rep
resentatives to Rev. Dr. W. T. Brantly, who will
deliver a lecture on Monday evening for the
benefit of the Yonng Men’s Library Association.
Adopted.
A resolution inviting certain persons to seats
on the floor of the House was lost—this includes
Ministers, Judges, Ex-Judges and Reporters.
Lost
A resolution was adopted, inviting the Messrs.
Kimball to seats on the floor of the House.
rho Honse then proceeded to draw for seats,
amid much discussion and confusion.
[An important resolution was offered, relating
to the Constitution, the words of which almost
wholly escaped the reporter’s ear. Only the
words “14th Ar tide”—“Reconstruction” were
andible. The reporter’s position is such that,
■nless he is good at guessing, the reporters must
present a vague and indistinct summary of bu
siness.]
Mr. Phillips offered a resolution giving aid to
tdleges, and supported the resolution in a few
tell-timed remarks in relation thereto. The
resolution was lost. •
Ur. Lee moved to have a committee of three
•ppointed to examine into the qualifications of
nb-Clerks appointed by the Clerk of the Honse.
Motion prevailed.
Ur. Shumate moved to have an election held
in Marion county, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of W. M. Butt, member from said
»rmty. Adopted.
TiTT.T-S or FIRST READING.
A bill incorporating the North Georgia Mann-
hetnring and Mining Company.
A bill providing for the election of Justices
’ peace.
A bill altering section 178 Code of Georgia.
A hill to alter and amend section 3847 Irwin’s
Code.
A bin to alter the charter of Atlanta Medical
Colige. and adding Trustees to the same.
[Mr. Price offered a resolution to have the
Journal of each day printed for the use of the
Adopted.]
to relieve W. L. Waters, of Twiggs
» Si *° amen d section 4203 of Irwin’s Code.
A Ml to create a Land and Emigration Bu-
r ** n the State of Georgia.
A resolution expressing regret at the death of
Hopkins, a member of the House,
wopted.
adjourned.
« Monday, January 18, 1869.
b T °J]^k~The Senate was opened in due form
by the Rev. C. W. Thomas.
of the proceedings of Saturday
jk T. a Pproved.
of til formally moved to reconsider the action
id.. betute on Saturday, adopting the pream-
il on Saturday, adopting the pream-
'mtion of Mr.’Wooten.
Mbjeet was discussed by Messrs. Higbee,
ammjy Adlrina Tforria Dumpier nrtd
feed Adkins > Harris, Lester, Chandler and
Chair decided to entertain the motion to
dtcV ! “ er ’ and Hr. Higbee appealed from the
°* the Chair, when Mr. Nunnally with-
-lion to reconsider, and moved a sus-
° tli0 . Hdc-s in order to introduce a reso-
EjjJo! 0 r <scind the action of the Senate on
Mr. Wooten's preamble and
W^^ r , eso tati o n rescinded that part of Mr.
? resolution requesting the Governor to
tiy to tho Senate the evidence of “a
tl “W® protection to life and proper-
etc., and requesting thatitbe
to the Committee who are em-
T u ' : to a( ' n .d for persons and papers.
w tsL raa f>mtion to rescind was discussed by
r, Lester, Holcomb, Higbee, Cand-
Iff p°“ er8 '
to fcf' ,5*} < ^ er advocated extending “protection
P r . 0 perty," and if the laws now in ex-
inadequate to protect the citizens
Stilt. Ttthout respect to race or oolor, the
% 0D tc know the fact and apply the rem-
tiu fa? “is manoBuvering around? Why
**td w/ reoonsidering ? Were persons
*it fr,hv7 a °t oa hand when the indictment
.the State arraigned on so grave
there is “ a want of adequate pro-
Uler ®“ a want of adequate pro-
W Las Property” in Georgia, let the
^ferrej J ub1 * 0 ifc If some one has
'‘iSfasSE n °t «w®eptiMe of proof,let
w and the public know it
The motion to rescind prevailed by ayes 18,
nays 14.
Mr. Harris offered an amendment requiring
the committee appointed already to investigate
the charge of “a want of adequate protection to
life and property," and empowering them to
send for persons and papers.
Mr. Burns moved to extend the time of the
committee to twelve months, at a salary of nine
dollars per diem. [Laughter.]
Mr. Holcombe moved to strike out the com
mittee on the Governor’s message, and refer
it to a special committee, sustaining his motion
in a conciliatory and pointed speech.
The previous vuestion being called, the
amendment offered by Mr. Holcombe was lost
by ayes 18, nays 19.
The question then recurred on tho adoption
of Mr. Harris’ amendment to the resolution of
Mr. Normally, resulting in ayes 21, nays 15, and
the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Candler asked a suspension of the rules
to introduce the following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be
instructed to provide desks on the floor of the
Senate for the reporters of tho city press.
The rules were suspended, and the resolution
adopted -with but one dissenting voice.
Mr. Stringer offered a resolnHon that the
President appoint a committee of to enquire
into the necessity for the appointment of an As
sistant Doorkeeper to preserve order in the gal
leries, and report to the Senate if such necessity
exists.
Mr. Higbee offered as an amendment, which
was accepted by Mr. Stringer, that the Door
keeper be authorized to appoint an Assistant
Doorkeeper to assist in seating ladies in the
galleries and in preserving order.
Mr. Candler objected to providing places for
office-seekers, when there was no necessity for
the office; ladies ought to be allowed to make
their own selection of attendants; and ho did
not doubt but that the Senators themselves, if
selected, would willingly act in that capacity
without compensation.
On motion, the resolution was laid on the
table.
Mr. Atkins asked a suspension of the rules to
offer a resolution of thanks to the City Council
of Atlanta for the handsome manner in which
they have fulfilled their promises to the State,
but the rules were not suspended.
Mr. Higbee asked for a suspension of the
rules in order to introduce a resolution extend
ing the time for the collection of taxes in the
State until tho first of March. The rules were
suspended and the resolution referred to the Fi
nance Committee.
The petition of Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, of
Thomas county, in relation to the educational
wants to the children of Georgia, and praying
the Legislature to provide buildings and teach
ers for them, read and referred to the Commit
tee on education.
The following bills were introduced and read
the first time:
Mr. Gignilliat—A bill declaring the violation
of a contract by employer or employee engaged
in agricultural pursuits, a misdemeanor.
Mr. Smith (7th)—A bill to create the office of
State Geologist, to be elected by the Legisla
ture.
Mr. Hungerford—An act to incorporate the
Atlanta Agricultural Implement Manufacturing
Company.
Mr Adkins—A bill prescribing and providing
for the selection of jurors in this State.
Mr. Anderson—An act amending the act in
corporating the Fort Valley Loan and Trust Com
pany. [Repeals the 14th section].
Mr. Hinton—A bill creating the Columbus ju
dicial circuit.
Mr. Jordan—A bill to repeal section 121 of Ir
win’s Revised Code. [Repeals the section pro
viding that in all popular elections, where the
parly elected is ineligible, the candidate receiv
ing the next highest nnmber of votes shall be
declared elected, and providing in such cases a
new election shall be ordered].
Mr. Bowers—A bill to amend the act incorpo
rating the town of Hartwell.
Mr. Candler—A bill to create a Land and Im
migration Bureau in the State. [A very impor
tant bill].
Mr. Merrell—A bill to change the county line
between the counties of Carroll and Campbell.
Mr. Welbom—A bill to amend the act relative
to the collection of officers’ costs.
Mr. McCntchen—A bill to incorporate the
Tryon Railway Company from Tryon Factory to
the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Mr. Winn offered a resolution authorizing the
President to procure a dme-piece for the Senate,
which was adopted.
Mr. Adkins offered a resolution thanking the
City Council of Atlanta for the handsome man
ner in which they had fulfilled their promises to
the State authorities, which was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Sherman offered a resolution that the
Committee on Public Printing be directed to en-
3 uiro into the expediency of publishing the
onraals cf both Honses, a copy of which to be
laid on the desk of each member, on the subse
quent morning. Laid on the table.
Mr. Smith (3Gth) offered a resolution that the
Messenger provide seats for all Superior Court
Judges on the floor of the Senate. Laid on the
table.
Mr. Higbee offered a resolution that each
member be authorized to select two daily jour
nals and the Clerk pay for the same out of the
General Appropriation Fund. Laid on the
table.
The following bills were read the second
time:
Mr. Lester—-To provide for jurors in the Su
preme Courts of Chatham and other counties.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Lester—To exempt from jury duty mem
bers of certain fire companies in Savannah. Re
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Speer—To incorporate the Cotton States
Insurance Company of Macon. Referred to the
Committee on Corporations.
Mr. Nunnally—To incorporate the Commer
cial Bank of the city of Griffin. Referred to
the Committee on Banks.
Mr. Smith (7th)—To regulate' the sale and
transfer of stock in the Savannah, Albany and
Gulf Railroad. Referred to the Committee on
Internal Improvements.
Mr. Adams—To authorize the Georgia Rail
road Company to loan money and bonds to the
Augusta and Macon Railroad. Referred to the
Committee on Internal Improvements.
The Senate then adjourned.
House—Met pursuant to adjourment.
Mr. Bamum moved to reconsider so much of
the proceeding as related to drawing seats.
Mr. Harper, of Terrell, offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That N. L. Angier, Treasurer of
this State, be and he is hereby required to com
municate to the House as early as practicable
what amount of State bonds have been issued
since he came into office, and whether or not
the same have been sold or hypothecated for
money borrowed; what amount of bonds have
been sold, and at what prioe; what amounthave
been hypothecated, and where; how much
money has been borrowed by the State on hy
pothecated bonds, how much money has been
drawn upon the faith of the hypothecated bonds
of the State, and by whom; what portion of
the amount so drawn has been received into the
Treasury of the State; what is the state of the
accounts at this time with the State of
Georgia, and the partiy or parties with whom
the State bonds have been hypothecated—giving
a dear statement of all matters in this »solu-
tios referred to. Rules were suspended, and
resolutions taken up.
Mr. Bryant wished the resolution amended so
that the Treasurer could show the condition of
the Treasury when be came into office.
Mr. Harper, of Terrell, objected to the
amendment, because that matter had been in-
T6 &ls—The report of the Treasurer has
been made, and ia now in the printer’s hands.
If this report does not came up to what we wish,
then I willvote for this resolution. He moved
to lay it on the table.
Mr .Bryant stated that he was
ing ft on the table, because he c
this information.
Motion to lsy on the table prevailed.
Mr. Williams, of Morgan, moved to suspend
jpoeed to lay-
1 not object to
the rules to take up the resolution giving seats to
reporters of the city press on the floor.
■ Rules suspended.
Mr. Sisson—A substitute giving seats to one
reporter from each daily paper published in this
city.
Mr. Harper, of Terrell, said he hoped that
this resolution would pass, as it was necessary,
to make correct reports, for the reporters to be
in a position to hear the proceedings.
Mr. Lane, of Brooks, thought we had better
have no Reporters than to have them placed
where they could not make correct reports.
Mr. Williams, of Morgan, withdrew his reso
lution, and Mr. Sisson’s substitute was adopted.
Mr. Parks, of Gwinnett—A resolution giving
a seat to Hon. N. L. Hutchins on the floor of the
House, adopted.
BOLD OP COUNTIES fiiTT-m—utt.ta ptrstitmt?.
Mr. Lane, of Brooks—A bill to prevent hunt
ing with fire at night in the county of Brooks.
Also, a hill far the relief of , of
the county of Brooks.
Also, a bill changing the time of holding the
Superior Courts of the Southern Circuit.
Also, a bill regulating the collection of taxes
in the county of Brooks.
A bill to change the lino between the counties
of DeKalb and Clayton.
Mr. Saussey, of Chatham—A bill to amend the
charter of the Savannah and Augusta Gas Light
Company.
Mr. Turnipseed—A bill to change the time of
holding Superior Courts in his circuit.
A bill to amend the garnishment law of this
State.
Mr. Rowls—A resolution to prevent any mat
ter being brought before the House of a political
nature mat will call forth a long discussion.
Mr. Bryant thought thnt there were political
questions that would interest every person in
the State, and be for the benefit of all, if prop
erly settled.
A motion to suspend the rules and take up the
resolution was lost.
Mr. Sisson, of Fulton—A bill to anthorizethe
sale of the property belonging to the estate of
Cozort, of Fulton.
Mr. Carpenter, of Hancock—A bill to carry
into effect a bill
appropriating money for the
State Agricultural Society.
Mr. "Brewster, of Harris—A bill regulating
freights on the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Mr. Shackleford—A bill to incorporate a Male
and Female College in the county of Heard.
Mr. Duncan, of Houston—A resolution that
the Senate and Honse of Representative take a
recess from 12 m. on Tuesday next the third day
of Jane.
Rales not suspended.
Mr. O’Neal, of Lowndes—A bill to prevent
the collection of debts made prior to the 5th of
June 1865. Denying jurisdiction to courts.
Mr. Bell, of Banks—A resolution to make an
advance to the State Printer of §5,000.
Roles suspended and the resolution adopted.
Mr. Price, of Lumpkin—A resolution thj,t the
Committee onPublic Printing be required to in
quire into the cause of the unusual delay of the
printing of last session.
Mr. Sission—Wished to know if the time of
the State Printing had not been extended by
lost session.
Mr. Price said it had been, and as he was in
formed that the printing would be here in
ten days, he withdrew his resolution.
Mr. Tomblin—A bill relieving members of
certain fire companies from jury duty.
Mr. Warren—A bill to change the lines be
tween the connties of Clay and Quitman.
Mr. Bryant, of Richmond, a resolution to have
a Joint Committee of four from the House and
two from tho Senate, appointed to take into con
sideration the question of reconstruction, with
a view to its amicable settlement.
Mr. Morgan, of Dougherty, moved to sus
pend the rules and take up resolution. The
motion did not prevail.
Mr. Bethune, of Talbot, a bill to change the
law relating to the publication of sheriff’s sales.
Also, a bill to alter section 3598 of Irwin’s
Code.
Also, a bill to regulate the drawing of jurors
for the courts of this State.
Mr. Harper, of Terrell, a bill to prevent hunt
ing on the lands of another, with fire-arms, in
certain connties, without permission from the
.owner.
A bill for the relief of A Worrell, of the coun
ty of Upson.
Mr. Carpenter, of Hancock, a bill to amend
the charter of Mfc. Vernon Academy.
Mr. Anderson, of Cobb, a bill for the relief
of of the county of Cobb.
Bills were read the second time and referred
or ordered to bo engrossed for a third reading.
The Atlanta Medical College Bill on second
reading, was referred to a special committee of
physicians.
A bill to incorporate the Land and Emigra
tion Company was read the second time and or
dered to be printed for the use of the House-
The Speaker announced that the lecture of
Dr. Brantley was postponed by request of tho
Ladies’Memorial Association. House adjourned.
Tuesday, January 19, 1869.
Senate.—The Senate was called to order by
the President.
Prayer by Rev. B. B. Hinton, Senator from
the 24th District.
The Journal of the proceedings of yesterday
were read and approved.
Mr. Sherman moved to reconsider the action
of tho Senate yesterday in laying npon the table
his motion relative to instructing the Committee
on Printing to inquire into tho expediency of
publishing the journals of both Houses, and fur
nishing copies to each member on the subse
quent morning. The question was discussed by
Messrs. Holcombe, Speer, Wellborn, W. C.
Smith, and others, and the motion did not pre
vail.
Mr. Hinton moved to suspend the roles to al
low the introduction of an act to amend the
charter of the city of Columbns, but the motion
did not prevail.
The Finance Committee reported through
their Chairman, Mr. Harris, in favor of extend
ing the time for the collection of taxes until
March first. The report was agreed to, and the
resolution ordered to be transmitted to the
House.
Mr. Burns offered a resolution that the Pres
ident appoint a Committee of Three to examine
into the appointments of clerks by the Secretary
of the Senate, and that the Secretary send all
clerks before the Committee for examination.
Objection being made that the subject had been
already referred to the Committee of Enroll-
&ent,
Mr. Burns withdrew it.
Mr. McArthur offered the following preamble
and resolutions:
Believing that General Grant will be the
President of the United States, and not of any
particular party, we, the members of the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Georgia, fresh
from our constituents, and feeling that we have
a right to speak for them, because we know
their feelings, are confident that such a course
on the part of the President elect will be re
ceived throughout the State of Geoigia as the
harbinger oi peace, and the dawning of a bright
er day to our common country; therefore be it
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Bepre-
sentatives of the State of Georgia, in General
Assembly met, That, laying npon the altar of
our common country all prejudices and bitter
feelings engendered by the late elections, we
pledge ourselves, and the people we represent,
to the support of General Grant in carrying out
the Constitution of the United States and the
laws enacted under it.
2. Resolved, That his Eioellency, Governor
Bullock be, and he is hereby requested to for
ward a copy of these resolutions, forthwith, to
the President elect of the United States, and to
the presiding officers of both Houses of Con
gress.
Mr. Hungerford opposed the resolution, and
wanted the party now offering these resolutions
to go home and denounce the outrages and op
pression there, and practice what they preach.
Mr. McArthur withdrew the resolutions.
Mr. Speer offered a resolution that a seat on
the floor of the Senate, be tendered to the Hon.
J. W. Green, Judge of the Superior Court of
Flint circuit, for this day, which was passed.
Mr. Merrell offered a resolution authorizing
the Treasurer of the State to advance to colleges no one can telL Some members here think that
money due on the first of January, 1869, forthe , General Grant will come to their relief and be a
education of maimed or disabled soldiers. Re- second Andrew Johnson. He is an honest man
f erred to Finance Committee. • _ [ and will not do it; and men who are relying' on
Mr. Nunnally offered a resolution that the him to go back on big party will be deceived.
President appoint a committee of two from the j He read from the New-York Tribune to show
Senate to confer with a committee of three from . how Gen. Grant stood on these matters,
the House in relation to the settlement of a { Mr. Felder,thought that General Grant’s ad-
claim of G. H. Penfield, of Hartford, against j ministration and policy had nothing to do with
the State for arms contracted for by Governor : the question before the House.
Brown in 1860. The resolution'was adopted, The Chair ruled that the point was well taken,
and Messrs. Nunnally and Merrell appointed! Mr. Bryant explained and asked if he was, in
that committee. _ that view, in order.
Mr. Stringer offered a resolution for the selec
tion of two of tho daily Journals of this city, to
The Chair ruled he was out of order.
.. Mr. Bryant remarked that he had said enough
be paid for out of the Geieral Appropriation to show that Gen. Grant would go with a major-
Bill, which resolution was not adopted. [ ity of Congress.
The following bills were read for the third j Mr. Duncan again called Mr. Bryant to order,
time: j and stated that it was not competent for him, not
Bill to incorporate the Colton States Life In
surance Company of Macon.
The billjraasea. 5 •' ’ -V
The President vacated his seat and called Mr.
Holcombe to the chair.
A measage from the House was
being the mover of the resolution, to give reason
why it should be taken up.
The Chair overruled the point.
Mr. Bryant—We have the precedent of Vir
ginia in this case, and should act as she has. I
announced, desire to settle this question, and I thi-nlr it can
, an act au-! be if this matter is taken np and acted npon.
stating that, that body had passed an act au- j De u tins matter is taken up and acted upon,
thorizing an advance of §5,000 to the State He thought nothing ought to be done wnHl thin
Printer, and asking the concurrence of the ”—’ *
Senate.
A bill to authorize the consolidation of the
stock of tiie Savannah, Albany and Gulf Rail
roads.
Messrs. Lester, Harris, and Hinton, opposed
tho passage of the bill in able speeches.
Messrs. Speer and Smith of the 7th, advocated
its passage in a forcible manner.
Mr. Harris moved to refer to the Judiciary
committee. Lost by a vote of ayes 14, nays 18.
Mr. Speer called for the previous question.
Messrs. Candler and Winn opposed, and Sir.
Speer favored putting the main qnestion.
The bill being put on its passage, was passed
by ayes 19, nays 12.
Mr. Bums gave notice that he would move
the reconsideration of its passage to-morrow
morning.
The President resumed his seat.
Sir. Harris moved to take up the message of
the House announcing that they had passed an
act authorizing the State Treasurer to advance
§5,000 to the State Printer and concur in the
same. Concurred in.
On motion of Sir. Adkins tho resolution of
fhnubs to the City Council of Atlanta, was or
dered to be transmitted by the Secretary to that
body.
Sir. Stringer offered a resolution that as the
General Assembly was not likely to transact any
important business, it take a recess until the 4th
of March next It not being seconded, was
withdrawn.
The following bills were read the second time:
A bill declaring the violation of a contract by
employer or employee engaged in agricultural
pursuits, a misdemeanor. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta Agricultural
Implement Slanufacturing Company. Referred
to tiie Committee on Slanufacturos.
A bill prescribing and providing for the se
lection of jurors, in this State. Referred to Ju
diciary Committee.
A bill to amend the act incorporating the Fort
Valley Loan and Trust Company. Referred to
tho Committee on Banks.
A bill creating the Columbus Judicial Circuit.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Bill repealing section 121 of Irwin’s revised
Code. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Bill amending the act incorporating the town
of Hartwell. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Bill to change the line between tjie counties of
Carroll and Campbell. Referred to the Com
mittee on New Connties and Cotnty Lines.
Bill to amend the act relativeito the collection
of officers costs. Referred jo the Judiciary
Committee.
Bill to incorporate the Try da Railvay Com
pany. Referred to Committee on Internal Im
provements.
Bill to create a Land Innrigration Bureau.
Referred to Committee on Statk of the Republic.
Bill to create the office of State Geologist
Referred to Judiciary Committee, and fifty
copies ordered printed. I *
Senate then adjourned.
question is settled.
A message was read from the Senate stating
that a resolution had been passed by that body
extending the time allowed to tax collectors to
the first of March next.
Mr. Bryant did not wish it understood that he
desired tp go to Washington, and in offering a
substitute for Mr. O’Neal’s resolution he hereby
relieved the Speaker from putting bim on the
committee. His only desire was mat this ques
tion should be amicably settled, and would labor
to that end.
Mr. Scott, of Floyd, moved the previous ques
tion and was sustained. Rules suspended and
question taken up.
Mr. Scott, of Floyd, moved a substitute that
the committee of ten be discharged and that the
whole matter be referred to the committee on
the State of the Republic, and on this called the
previcus question and was sustained. *
The vote was then taken on the substitute of
fered by Mr. Scott. The yeas and nays were
required and resulted as follows: Yeas 102
Nays 43.
Mr. O’Neal wished to know how matters stood.
The substitute offered by the gentleman from
Floyd, dissolved the committee of ten and re-
fened the whole matter to the Committee on the
stale of the Republic. He did not see that this
would prevent his resolution, which was for a
nev committee.
The Chair ruled that the question had been
referred and was not before tiie House.
HILTS FOB THIRD BEADING.
A bill to provide for holding Floyd Supreme
Court, and for other purposes. Passed.
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the
North Georgia Mining Company. Passed.
A bill to prevent the sale of agricultural pro
ducts after night. Referred to Judiciary Com
mittee.
A bill for the relief of William Watterson, of
the county of Clayton. Referred to Finance
Committee.
A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Stewart
county to draw hiswarrant for cost in certain
cases. Passed.
Bills were taken np for second reading, and
referred or, ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Harper, of Terrell, moved to suspend the
reading of bills and take up tho Senate resolu
tion extending the time for collection of taxes
till 1st of March.
Rules suspended and resolution taken up and
ndopted.
The reading of bills for the second time was
resumed.
A messenger was received from the Senate
announcing that a resolution had passed that
body authorizing a committee of two from the
Senate, and three from the House to take into
consideration the claims of an agent of Sharp’s
Rifle Manufactory.
The reading of bills the second time resumed.
The Jury Bill was read, and on motion of
Mr. O’Neal, two hundred copies ordered print
ed.
BILLS ON FIRST BEADING.
Mr. Williams, of Morgan, a bill to make own-
HousE.-The House met pilrsuant to adjourn- for dama S® trespass in
ment. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Brantley. Journal
read and approved.
Mr. O’Neal, one of the committee to take into
consideration that part of th» Governor's mess
age relating to reconstruction, reported as fol
lows :
We, the undersigned,members of the commit
tee appointed to take into consideration that
portion of the Governor’s riessago which refers
to the organization and acton of the House as
to the eligibility andexpulson of members, beg
leave to report: That we have twice met at
the time and place appointed by the chairman,
but have each time failed to find a majority of
the committee present, anc most of those pres
ent seemed inclined to procrastinate. We are
satisfied that this committee will not be able to
throw any new light npon these questions, and
anything we may say or dt in the premises will
have no effect upon those members who voted
for, and passed the resolutions to which the
Governor refers. The idmtical members who
refused to unseat any me jiber under the 3d sec
tion of the 14th amendment to the Constitution
of the United States, and expelled the colored
members, are here, and mnstitute a majority of
this Honse; therefore, it a in their power to rec
tify any errors they may iave committed in the
premises, if they should »ee fit to do so. They
certain connties.
A bill to authorize Elisha Casten, of tho coun
ty of Green, to peddle without license.
Mr. Cobb, a bill to exempt the members of
Wide Awake Fire Company, of Sumter, from
jury and militia duty.
Sir. Prioe, a bill to authorize Notaries Public,
who are Attorneys, to administer oaths.
Mr. Sisson, a bill to authorize the appoint
ment of a Solicitor for Justices Courts in crimi
nal cases.
House adjourned till 10 o’clock to-morrow.
Atlanta City vs. Country and other
Newspaper Reporters.
Atlanta, January 19, 1869.
Editors Telegraph The writer of this came
to this place, expecting to report for two or
three papers away from Atlanta, but tho Legis
lature has made correct reporting a monopoly,
by only allowing the reporters of the Atlanta
papers seats on the floor of either House.
Contrary to custom, ever since the founda
tion of the State, both branches of tho Legisla
ture, a few days ago, declined to famish seats,
or give newspaper reporters the privilege of the
, floor of either House, for the purpose of hear-
acted in these matters with a full knowledge of ; ing well, being fully informed, and correctly re-
*!***«. Hay-
•warnings of the illegality of such proceedings. placed us all in the galleries, where, from
That colored men are legally eligible to seats on the bad and imperfect sound in both halls, we
this floor, under the Constitution of this State ' con id neither hear nor understand half what
and. sections 1648 and 1619 of Irwin’s Revised . , , . . ..
Code, is too plain to admit of serious debate ; | was 8 0ln g on below, the reporters of the city
and the ineligibility of several white members * p*®ss made heavy complaints while reporting
retained here, is equally clear. We, therefore, • Friday and Saturday’s proceedings. Conse-
beg to be relieved from any further duty on quently, on yesterday, both branches very prop-
Jno W O’Neal ' er ^ provided for the admission of those re-
S. A. Dabnell. ' porters on the floor of both halls. But why
Mr. O’Neal, of Lownes—a resolution as fol- limit this courtesy to the city press? Axe there
: . ... . . . not other reporters of the country, and other
Resolved, That a committee of four be ap- .. . \
pointed by the Speaker of this House to co-op^ <*ty papers, who would also be glad to report
rate with a like committee from the Senate, correctly the proceedings, and who do not
whose duty, as a joint committee, shall be to want to wait to get their reports secondhand?
proceed at once to Washington City, and, after j iiiinV there are. No reporter cares to delay
earnest consultation with the members of Con
gress with reference to our anomalous and per-
said committee.
(Signed)
his work until after Legislature adjourns, and
plexing political status, report back, at the ear- then run round and hunt up the clerks, to get
nest practicable moment, to this General As- to look at the journals, or to wait until the city
sembly, the result of their labors with re com- papers are printed, before he can make up his
mendations in the premises. ,
Mr. O’Neal thought that the procrastination ° r ^
that prevailed in the minds of a majority of the ' The only objection I have heard from mem-
committee was occasioned by not knowing what bers in relation to admitting on tho floor of
to do. He proceeded to discuss the resolution, each House all reporters, is that the halls are
“mThSJS of Tenrefifas the question he was to ° smaU ' alxd 0x610 fa not room - etc - Vel Y
discussing was not before the House. wall, if there be no room for seats or desks,
The Speaker stated that ha most confine him- there will be no complaint on the part of the
8e xr to rvv T? e8tio ,?* . reporters, for they can stand np and take notes
Mr. (TNeal continued again, and was called , , . ™,
to order by Mr. Shumate. of what the y want ' Tb® 16 never any such
The Speaker ruled that Mr. O'Neal was out reason as this given for excluding reporters at
of order and must confine himself to the ques- Milledgeville. The halls there have always
, ' 1 ..... ... ,. . been found abundantly large to accommodate
»•»»»-. 2*. *•*.
Committee to Washington. The Legislature of then, the present halls are very imper-
this State will not miss these eight men while feet in sound, or otherwise are too small to fur*
they are absent, and the subject is worthy of an fnah the usual accommodations to members,
eS m. Shumate rose to a privilege question, derta and reporters, why can’t the Legislature
The facts alleged in Mr. tO’Neafs resolution remove down to Milledgeville temporarily, until
would reflect on a majority of the Committee. the two balls can be improved, or enlarged,
Mr. O'Neal objected. or something be done to have the aocommoda-
The Chair ruled that Mr. Shumate was out of tions as good 'as at Milledgeville:
order. Notwithstanding all reporters of newspapers
Mr. Bryant said he was glad that the gentle- have heretofore been invited npon the floor of
man from Lowndes had his eyes opened He both branches of the Legislature, I have never
objected to this proposition when made on the yet heard of the first case in which one of them
first day of the session. The Judiciary Com- was ever known to crowd, or intrude upon, or
mittee will not admit Mr. Hill as a Senator from interfere in any manner with comfort of any
Georgia. The Senate of the United States will member. I trust, therefore, that both branches
sustain the Judiciary Committee by an over- of the Legislature will soon see the injustice of
whelming majority. I know what I apeak; and its present action, and, if possible, let all have
when they refuse to seat Mr. Hill, then they fair play, and make no invidious distinctions,
will do something with Georgia. What that is, A “Countbx Repobtkb.”
Mr. Peabody on Commercial Manures.
Editors Southern Cultivator: As I am con
stantly receiving letters from all parts of the
cotton-growing States, asking my views of guano
—what kind I prefe r—howl use it, and what
quantities—I will make the Cultivator the medi
um of my answers to all Some twenty-five
years ago I began to experiment with guano.
Find I tried Peruvian. This gave good satis
faction, but was, I then thought, rather expen
sive. I have sinoe tried all the other varieties
of note. Some were good—others worthless. I
had come to the conclusion that the Peruvian,
however costly, was the cheapest in the end, as
a hard-working, industrious man could manipu
late it, with any other substance he thought
proper. I have found salt, plaster, flower of
bones, swamp muck, etc., valuable to manipulate
with Peruvian guano, bnt the labor of manipula
tion is great, and in the process of manipulation
much of the ammonia escapes. From this fact I
have been led to inquire whetherthere was not an
excess of ammonia in Peruvian Guano, and
whether it would not be more advantageous to
pay for the phosphates than to pay to much ex
tra for the volatile ammonia. ’Whilst full of this
idea,I struck the Soluble Pacific, and was so.
well pleased with it that last year I manured
half of my cotton with it, and the other half with
the genuine Peruvian. The same quantity of
each was used per acre. The land was of the
same quality, the planting and culture was in
all respects the same, and when the crop was
gathered it was impossible to tell which was the
best. Now, the Soluble Pacific cost me §20 less
per ton, and, as a consequence, I have this year
used the Soluble Pacific alone. It cost me, at
the Agent’s Depot, in Columbus, §75 per ton.
It may be well here to state the character of
my land. I do not live on exactly what would
be called piney barrens, but itis next to it The
older portion of my land will not, with ordinary
culture, bring three hundred pounds of seed
cotton to the acre. A field of ten acres, which
I wished to experiment on with—the Dickson
cotton, hybridizing it with my upland long sta
ple, I plowed and sub-soiled in March, leaving
the surface perfectly level; the twentieth of
April I laid it off in lands about twenty-five feet
wide, and sowed Pacific Soluble Gnano broad
cast, at the rate of two hundred pounds to the
acre. This I turned under with a turn-shovel
plow, then opened furrows three feet apart
with a long-point scooter, following, in the same
furrow with a shovel plow; in this furrow I put
two hundred pounds more of the guano
to the acre. Then I threw the fur
rows together into the center, with a turn-
shovel, which left but a slight ridge, and on
this ridge planted the seed. The Dickson va
riety bears much thicker planting than other
kinds. The growth and fruiting of the crop
was superb—nothing equal to it hud ever been
seen in this section of the country, and if the
woims had not swept all the top and the bolls,
it would have made two good bales to the acre.
To a half acre near my dwelling, that I had
cowpenned last winter, I applied two hundred
pounds of the Soluble Pacific in the drill, and,
notwithstanding excessive wet weather in
August, and the worms, which troubled the late
crop, I have picked over two thousand pounds
of seed cotton from the half acre. There are
those in my neighborhood who plant land as
good as mine, but without guano, that will
scarcely realize a bale from ten acres this year.
And now a word to the purchaser. If you
would get the Soluble Pacific Guano genuine,
purchase it only of tiie authorized agents of the
company. I have tried the Peruvian and Pacific
on my garden crops, but with no good results.
Peruvian Guano Beems to-be emphatically the
food for the cotton fruit; other fertilizers may
make more weed, but in the purchase of Peruv
ian Guano we are paying for a volatile am
monia, much of which is bound to escape, with
out benefit to crops. Will it not be to tiie
planter's interest to take that guano which is
richer in phosphates, and yet an abundance of
ammonia for all practical purposes? The Solu
ble Pacific Guano I have found from sound
practical tests to be equal to the Peruvian and
much cheaper. I hold that no man can afford
to plant cotton without guano.
Chas. A. Peabody,
Leo county, Ala., near Columbus, On., Novem
ber 14, 1368.
planting wd PleHiag.
Mr. Diokaony of Georgia, the well known for
mer, in November last, wrote, the following let
ter which we see is receivihg.an extensive pub
lication: • v - 1 V *T
Snnxa, 6 a_, 1868.
Editors Southern Cultivator:—There is much
-onf union throughout the country as to the plan
of agriculture I pursue—some using the solid
sweep as a part of - my pi sty. . Let me say, I
would not have one of them. Moreover, there
are other plans called min*,. that I cannot en
dorse.
I will give my plan in a very few words:
First, dram the wet lands, and k you wish, or it
needs it, ditch the hill mdas—then deepen your
soil; charge it well with vegetable matter,
either by realtor sowing oats ana feeding,off the
fields, sovdng and turning nndfer pea vines, or
clover and other grasses, where they will suc
ceed, etc. Then plough deep, and subsoil to
the extent of vour ability. Gather aU thi ma-
nure possible from previous crops, cotton seed
manure from stock, leaves, pine straw and mud
and other scrapings—and then- adfl each year to
each- crop, com, oats, cotton; wheat, etc., such
soluble ammonia and bone earth, eta, as- Pe
ruvian Guano, Land Plaster, Salt and. wood
ashes may have ih them—the latter, ifto be had.
in any form; at a price- that- would warrant its
use.
Plant com 8 inches below a level—put, the
manure within three or font inches of the seed,
and cover about li inches deep. Cultivate shal
low—first ploughing one and a half-inches deep;
second, 1 inch, third; i inch, I prefer a heavy
sweep, 22 to 26 inches wide, either for com or
cotton. Former communications will show how
I prepare land for cotton and’com.
If you carry out this plan-well, as to order and
time, it will nevet-faiL One of our correspond
ents from South Carolina, in criticising my
plan, says you cannot make com without a wet
July. I have made a first rate crop of com,
with no rain after the 19th of June, and can do
it every time. Below I will tell that gentleman
and others how to doit' I have never had to
resort to the extreme there described, but it will
pa*
you wish a fort to stand s hot and protract
ed attack, yon must water and provision, as well
as man it, in order that it may hold out until the
siege is raised—remembering one day unprovid
ed for may prove fatal; so if you-wish a cotton
plant or a com stalk to stand a hot homing sun,
and a dry northwest wind from four to ten
weeks, and come out safely, you must water and
put in sufficient soluble food to last. How is it
to be done? Answer, by deepening the soil,
plowing deep, snbsoiling and filling it with hu
mus, that it may retain the greatest amount of
water. Tho soU is tike a sponge, if too porous,
water will sink through it; if too dose, it will
hold butltttle. I find that humus day and a
duo proportion of sand constitute the best of
soil, to succeed under all circumstances, with
soluble plant food in abundance.
I will now give you a plan that will cany the
cotton plant through eight or ten weeks of
drought with safety, and enable it to get ahead
of the caterpillar—the boll-worm may come too
soon for a full crop, but one need not fear tho
caterpillar if they do not come before the 1st of
September. Always remember the soil must bo
good and deep, and sub-soiled six inches deeper,
and famished with a good supply of guano, dis
solved bones, plaster and salt. A cotton plant
to stand two weeks (always remember to use the
Dickson select seed) must have 4 inches of soil
and <> inches sub-soil—three weeks, 6 inches soil,
same sub-soiling; four weeks, 8 inches and same
sub-soiling, and for every week of dry weather
you will need an additional inch, with the same
six inches sub-soil broken below. So you will
see, to stand a ten weeks’ drought you have a
soil sixteen inches deep, with six inches broken
below.
This plan will hold the forms and bolls during
the whole time, and not give them up when it
rains; but should you prepare right, and yonr
supplies give out or surrender one week before
reinforcements come, much is lost, and it may
be too late to start anew. If you prepare and
carry out this plan well, you may expect from
200 to 1200 pounds of lint cotton per acre, ac-
cordingto the character of the land, locality, etc.
Truly yours, David Dickson.
Foreign Cottons.
The Charleston Courier writes the following
after an inspection of numerous samples of
foreign cottons:
To the inhabitants of the cotton States, which
occupy the Southern portion of the United
States, one of the most interesting questions is
the capacity of other countries to produce the
fibre in such perfection as will render the foreign
article of equal value with that grown in the
United States. Notwithstanding some years of
extraordinary prices, in which the product in
foreign countries has been much increased and
even considerable improvements made in the
preparation, no one we think can compare the
article raised ia the South, particularly of short
staple cotton, with that produced elsewhere, with
out noticing that there is a most striking superi
ority in the article grown here. This was the im
pression produced upon our mind on examining,
a few day since, a fine collection of samples of
the foreign grown article from various parts of
the world, which were in possession of James H.
Taylor, Esq., of the firm of Messrs. George W.
Williams & Ca, of this city, and which can be
seen at the office of the firm. They comprised
specimens from Brazil, say Fernams, Bahia,
Maceia, Santos, Maratham, Paraiba, Ceara, eto.;
from other parts of South America, say Pern,
Carthagena, Laguayra; one from Smyrna, do.
from Egypt, do. from Africa; from the East In
dies, say Dhollerah, Omrawutte, Madras, etc.
The East India specimens were much discolored,
of very indifferent staples, mixed with particles
of vegetation and were about equal to the lowest
grade of American, known to the trade by the
rather inelegant name of “dog-tail.” The sam
ples from South America were of a good color,
but deficient in staple, and among the Upland
specimens the kind marked “African,” was de
cidedly nearest in its approach to United States
growth. A sample of long cotton from tiie
Island of Antigua, was good both in staple and
preparation. We ask an examination of these
cottons by our merchants.
Supreme Court.
Saturday, Jan. 16, 1869.
Argument was concluded in Wm. Watkins,
plantiff in error, vs. Jno. D. Pope, attachment
from Fulton. No. 8, Coweta Circuit, Ham
mond, Mynott and Welbom for Watkins; Coch
ran & Clark and Judge Pope, for Pope.
No 9—Odell vs Wooten, was argued by. CoL
P. S. Mynott, ———for Odell, and by Hill and
Affairs in Columbus.
The Sun of the 17th says:
Columbus has now three manufactories in op
eration—the “Eagle and Phoenix,” the (‘Colum
bus” and the “ Steam Cotton Mills.” The first
has 9,000 spindles in operation, exclusive of the
woolen; the second 2500, and tiie last 2000—to
tal 13,500 spindles. The finest kinds of oassimer,
all kinds of thread, sheeting, shirting, etc., and
beautiful blankets are being made. The Eagle
and Phoenix and the Columbns both contemplate
doubling their machinery during the present
year. When this is done,-there will be 25,000
spindles in operation. Climate and being in the
heart of the cotton region greatly favor the
Southern manufacturer. Cotton goods can be
made in the South considerably cheaper than at
the North. Acting on this knowledge the Eagle
and Phoenix company are contemplating tiie
building of another mill as large as their present
one and filling it with machinery. Capitalists
are turning their attention largely in suoh chan
nels.
And the same paper has the subjoined account
of the new Steam Cotton Mills recently estab-
lishd in that city:
After many hindrances and delays the Steam
Cotton Mills have commenced operations. The
machinery was working admirably yesterday.
Tho building occupied is a two story brick struc
ture, near the corner of Oglethorpe and Triangle
streets. The motive power is famished by a
thirty horse power engine. The building has
been admirably fitted up for manufacturing pur
poses. Tanks, containing 12,000 gallons of wa
ter, are kept constantly filled, to be used in case
of fires. The machinery is of the latest and
most improved description. Some 2,000 spindles
are already in position. The manufactory will
employ thirty to forty operatives, and consume
on an average, some two and a half balps of cot
ton per day. It is tiie intention to manufacture
thread of all descriptions—sewing, knitting, rope,
eta Some §75,000 have been invested. Mr.
Wm. C. Gray is President, D. K. Keith, Super
intendent, and G. Schafler, of Baltimore, Assis
tant. All these gentlemen are also large stock
holders. The company is bound to make money,
and rapidly, too.
Candler, for Wooten.
The queation was whether, a defendant had
been adjudged a bankrupt, the cause in the
State Court could proceed against him in order
to get judgment against his security on the ap
peal.
The Court then went back to the four contin
ued cases were has been put to the heel of this
Circuit Hon. B. H. Hill being of counsel in
the first of them, Woodward vs. Gates, and be
ing absent on account of indisposition, by con
sent that case was allowed to pass until the
other three shall have been disposed of.
No. 2, June Term, 1868.—Hnie et al. vs. Sa
rah E. Loud, Equity, from Clayton, was next
called. Tidwell and Fears for plaintiff in error,
M. Arnold for defendant
No. 8, June Term, 1868—W. J. Russell vs.
Eusebius Slaton, Equity, from Fayette, was
then begun. Tidwell and Fears, A. W. Ham
mond A Son for Russell; Huie, Calhoun & Son
for Slaton.
Pending the opening argument, the Court ad
journed tSl Tuesday at 9 o’clock A. sc. Monday,
being consultation day.— Constitution.
Eclipse or the Moon.—-On the 27th of tide
month, at 7:32 o'clock, r. sc., the foil moon, in
the sign of Canoer,'will move into a portion of
the shadow of the earth, and beocane a little less
than one-half eclipsed. The middle of the
eclipse will oocur at 8:42, the end at 9:52 in the
evening. The size of the edipse will be 5^
digits on the northern limb. The moon will be
one hour above the eastern horizon at five min
utes after six o'clock on that evening.
Hon. A. G. Brown
Addresses a letter to Hon. E. Barksdale, of the
Jackson Clarion, in which he defines his poai-.
tion upon reconstruction in Mississippi an fol
lows:
1 am willing to have it known in Washing
ton, as it is at home, that I opposed the ratifica
tion of the Constitution submitted at the Jane
election, not because it conformed to the Con
gressional plan, bnt distinctly because it did
not Whenever a Constitution is submitted in
strict conformity to that or any other similar
“plan” Congress may propose, I will advocate
its ratification. For be it known that 1 acknowl
edge the power and the right of Congress,
speaking for the conqueror, to dictate terms to
the conquered. If, in doing this, it violates the
Federal Constitution, our appeal is to the Su
preme Court If it violates tho laws of human
ity, our appeal is to the judgment of the world.
Beyond these appeals, we are absolutely with
out a remedy. We tried the bullet ana lost—
we tried the ballot and lost again. I cannot be
mistaken in supposing that a very large major
ity of oar thoughtful and deserving people con
cur with me in the opinion that we can do noth
ing but submit, and as we have it to do, 'twore
better to do it quickly.
Cautohhia Fsurrs.—The Ben Francisco Alta
California says that “Califomia dried figs are
taking their place in the market sad BndaaUy
crowing out the imported article, many of them
being decideiy superior in quality to aS from
Smyrna, save the very best Tho rafcfcis gen
erally are inferior to the imported, but they are
improving jp quality evey year.' are the
prunes,” ''