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•v *VJ,! y nos LISBY & REID, Proprietors. The Family Journal.—News—Politics—Literature—Agriculture—Domestic Affairs. GEORGIA TELEGRAPH BUILDING. ESTABLISHED 1826.} MACON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1869. VOL. ILIIL—NO. 10. Georgia Telegraph Building, Macon. BATES 07 SUBSCRIPTION : n.TLT T«.K0«ArH-fcr one year. —410 00 DAifcT Xii-KOiurH—for glx month? 5 00 Fo* shorter periods Ono Dollar per month. flrniGU Skhi-Wkkklt Tklf.oraph—one year. 4 00 fltoioiA Skmi-Wekkly Telegraph—six m’ths 2 00 Makkotji Weekly Telegraph—ono year. ™ 3 00 Sammotb Weekly Telegraph-six months.™ 1 60 M3" Payable alwayi in Advance. “St Book and Job Printing Xe»tlj executed at reasonable price*. Remittances by mail with Postmaster's certificate ,t our risk. 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,” ''