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UOl t.UTO.Y, MSBET & BiliVES Publishers and Proprietors. H y. nonaiTOJf,/ . jil*. if. SINBET. { (< :jf #o«tkrn /rbrntl Pinion j f published Weekly, in Mil ledger) lie, tin. <•< of Hancock and Wilkinson Sts. , : „nitc (''ourt Horse.) I I! I s Jii $2 a year in Advance, ^: '.\'u:ss i.v Advance, $3 Pkh Annum.) (CATES Of AHVEKTiMX;. Per sr/nnre if twelve tines. rt. p ■ 00, and liny cent* for each subsequent with iut the specification of the numbero' 1 ms will be published till forbid and chatgei. „ ~ it Professional Cards, per year, where the' in0 t exceed Six Lntas - - . $10 oi ^ ' eontrari will be made with those seko wish to l Jr. rl. -e by the year, occupying a specif cd space LEG AT, ADVERTISEMENTS. S^l.-s ,,f Land and Negroes, bv Administrators, Ex- ,.,r Guaraians, arerequired by law to be hei< ,j I( . first Tuesday in the month; between the hours oi i, ,, 11 ■ t.ireuoo'i and three in the afternoon, at tin i ,urtin'Use in theccunty in which the property is sit- "V.. °f these sales must be given in a public ga it davs previous to the dav ofsale. \',i - for the sale of personal property must begiv- , ;;ice manner Id days previous to sale day. ’ V ; - to tiie debtors and creditors of tin estate must , br nublished Id days. yr if that application will be madetothe Conrto! nr |i : irv for leave to sell Land or Negroes, must b> . 'd for two months. • , o f-rlettersof Administration Guardianship j _ mast be published ltd days—for dismission fron , y.fistration. monthly si.c months—for dismissioi n (Jnardian8hip, 4!) days. r - for foreclosure of .Mortgage must lie published n for four months—for establishing lost papers . , ' space of three months—for compelling title? j. ,e itors or administrators, where bond lias been f ... by ilie deceased, the fnli space of tbrei • Mill. . i', tions will always be continued according t( !<-,"u! raquiretnenfj, tytless otherwise ordered tie .•tbs f<> RATES: , .>;,,ns. on letter? of administration, Ac. dismissory from Adinr’n. “ Guardianship I rive to sell Land or Negroes * Votice to debtors and creditors. , ,, „i |iersonal property, ten days, 1 sqr. M \. oflind or negroes by Executors, &<\ pr sqr. 5(8 E-travs. two weeks 1 5< v .vn»n advertising his w;fe(in advance,) 5 01 $'-’ 75 4 o' :i IK 1 (d 3 01 1 S' GENK11A L ADVERTISEMENTS. J. A. & W. w. TURNER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Eatonton, (ia. October. 18, 1859. 21 I v. COATES t W00LF0LK idhrttottst nub Commission m ME[r VKt a"" ipen and prepared for the reception of : their NEW EIRE PROOF WAREHOUSE, ,sit<- Hardeman & Sparks. We will endeavor to , . ivesworthy of the patronage of those wlm , r'-ivor ns ivltli their business. Liberal advances .b on 'ottoti when desired. Mi •i 0.1., Sept. 21,1 859. IS tf. JO 15W T. B0V7350IW, ATTORNEY AT LAW, F;\TOSTOS. GL Eatonton. Ga., Feb. 14, 1 "'GO. 38 tf. BOARDING. 41 V HOUSE will be open for transient and regie 1 1 *.r boarders. JAMES E. HAYGOOD. .M lieiigevilie, Jan. 18tb, 186i. 35 tf. NOTICE. T HE UNDERSIGNED having bought the es tablishment of bis friend 1'. MIOENBEIN, ■in-eased, respectfully informs the public, that lie mill continue the busintss in the same form and respectfully solicits a sbateof puliiie patronage. WM. SCHEIHING. Milledceville. .Tilly 15. INil. 8 lyr. T" PIPE: m \v, Wire tbe al 12 tUTKIt PIPES, FIRE BRICKS, AC. ». SOI TIIKRN PROFEIiAIN n.wi lt mtiMf c<»tipAw.Kaolin.sc., w prepared to turnisli at short notice WATER S. doable glazed, with a perfect vitrious body ie for conduit pipes for cities, &c., from twenty- lie- diameter toone ineh, capable of sustaining a re <d' 150 head cf water. ALSO, IE BRICKS which liave no superior, also maiitifaetnre all kinds of C.C. nnd Granite mi l would most respectfully si.licit orders tor ive g Is. W. II. FARROW, Jni Agt. Kaolin, S. C. VOLUNTEERS UNIFORMS CTJT TO ORDER.. ipiiE Subscriber will, upon short notice, vi-it A any County in the State, and Cut Uniforms i t Companies, and warrant a goou fit. '•iders respectfully solicited. ’ r Address, ' THOMAS BROWN, Merchant Tailor. Full sett of Patterns for Uniforms ''' mi', part ofthe Mate, upon the receipt ot $•> 00. ■■ ■ S eville. Ga.. July 15. 1861, 8 tf BOOK-BINDING The Subscriber is now pre pared to d-> Book-Bind ing, in all its branches. - - Old Books rebound, Ac. 1C f ound in the best style. Bi.ank Books ■tnred to order. Prompt, attention will be all wotk entrusted to me. S. J. KIDD. ry in ftotillirrn Federnl I'nion Office. igeviile. March 19th. 1861. 43 SLATING—SLATING. W. E. ELLIOTT, PRlCTIf AL SLATER ASI> ftEALER IU Best slatss, RECENTLY FROM RICHMOND, VA., I 4 * now ready to do any work in iiis line of btisi- r,t-s—.Slating, and warran:ed free from Leak- Ke|inirM to olil Sllnte Hoof, nttriidcd to Promptly. W. E. E. is Agent for an extensive Manufactory Iron Railing. Verandah, Balconies, Iron Stairs, fountains. Settees, Chairs, Tables, Tree Boxes, lig'.ire*. Ae.&c, and all other Iron Work oi a i-cnrative character. ticlo.ing ('eiartrrT Lot. will receive his par ticular Attention. W. E. E. is Agent for an extensive Marble niiment Works, likewise for tbe Steam Marble Mint!,- Works. Besigns of all, with prices, ran be seen at ids up stairs, over Morning News office. Bay >tr, et. 'vivannah. Ga. . A S|i ciiB.-n*of our work may be seen on the ,>e P°t building in Milledgeville. il -t-rence—G. W. Adams. Superintendent C. R. Savannah. «3 dds&wtf. VOLUME XXXII.] MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, ISGI, (.NUMBER 26. AUTHOroI*i?'ir. ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS of the Second Session of the. PROVISIONAL CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE NTATEN. 1861. [No. 275.] AN ACT to authorize tiie appointment from civil life of persons, to the staffs of Genit als. The Congress of the Confederate States of Ameiica to enact that the President tnavui his discretion upon the application nnd recommendation of n General of net niifederateStates Army, appoint from civil life, persons to the stuff authorized hy law of snen otii'a-r. w.,o shall have the same rank mid pay as if appointed trout the Army of the Confederate States. Approved Augnst31,18til. [No. 276] • AN ACT providing for the appointment of Adjutants of Regiments and Legions, of the grade of subaltern, in addition to thesubnlterns attached to companies. Section 1. The Congress of tiie Confederate States of America do enact,That tiie Adjutants of Regiments md Legions, may be appointed by the President upon the leimmmendatinu of the Colonel thereof, of the grade if Subaltern, in addition to the Subaltern officers at tached to Companies, and said Adjutants, when so ap pointed, shall have the same rank, pay nnd allowances as are provided by law to Adjutants of Regiments. Approved August 31,'1801. [No"277.] AN AC I’ providing for the reception and forwarding of nrtieles sent to the army by private contribution. 1 lie Congress oftlie Confederate States of America do enact. That the Secretary of War lie authorized and required to make all necessary arrangements for the reception and forwarding of clothes, shoes,blankets and other at iicles of necessity that may be sent to the Army by private contribution. Approved August 31,1861. [No. 278. ] AX ACT to allow rations to Chaplains in the Army. The Congress o'ftlie Confederate States of America lo enact, Tnat Chaplains in the Army be, and they are hereby, allowed the same rations as privates. Approved August 31,1861. [No. 279.] AN ACT to reimburse the State of Florida. Whereas, The State of Florida has made large out lays of money in the arming, eqnip[pjing and main taining troops for the service of the Confederate States, and in the construction of sea-coast defences whereby tbe State of Florida lias exhausted her treasury, and has great need of money to carry on her military oi ganiza- tions; Therefore— The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact. That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed issue tothe State of Florida, upon the applica tion oi the Governor ol" said State, three hundred thou sand doliats in Treasury notes: Provided, That tin- said State deposit with the Secretary oftlie Treasury of the Confederate States an equal sum in the bonds of the State of Florida authorized to be issued under an ordi nance of the Convention of said State, which bond? -halt he held by the Secretary of the Treasury unth the account oftlie State of Florida, for advances made for military purposes, is adjusted us Congress may di rect. Approved August 31,1861. [No',283.] A RESOLUTION in relation to Drill-Masters appoin ted by States. Whereas under the authority ofsome of the States. DvillmasteTs were attachedto various regiments: And whereas, such office[r]s are not recognized by tin laws of the Confederate States, and consequently weri not mustered into service: And whereas, several ol such Drillniasters have nevertheless continued to d< effective service, voluntarily, with their respective regiments Therefore— Resolved, That such Drillmasters be granted an hon orable discharge whenever they shall apply therefor. Approved August 31,18C1. [No. 285.] AN ACT to establish the Rates of pontage on newspn pern and periodicals sent to dealers therein througl the mail, or by express over post roads. Section 1. The Congress oftlie Confederate State- of America do ennet, That persons engaged as dealer? in newspapers and periodicals may receive bv mail an\ quantity ofsueh papers and periodicals as they ordti ■ •flftlie payment at the place of delivery, at the sann rate of postage a> is required by the existirg law to bi paid bv the regular subscribers to such newspapers o> periodicals. Sec. 2. It shall be lawful for persons engaged in buy ing and selling newspapers and periodicals, to t arr; any quantity of such papers and periodicals over tin post roads of the Confederate States, outside of th< mail, upon paying the postage at the same rate chargee to regular subscribers to such papers and periodicals into the post office nearest the place of nublicatioi or purchase thereof, and such payment shall be indicn ted by the stamp of such post office or by writing upon the paper so sent. Sec. d. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall forfeit and pay the sum of fifty dollars, to b< recovered by action of debt in the name and for th« use of the Confederate State*. Approved, August 31,lb61. A Remarkable Accident.—A correspon- dent of a Virginia paper, writing from Fair fax C. H., narrates the following : An incident, remarkable in its cliarac ter, took place in the 23d \ irginia regi ment a few days since. Two soldier- were being drilled in the manuel of arms, one having a loaded gun, and not knowing it to be loaded, at the word hie, the loan was discharged. The Lev. CJeo. W. Hoi land, of Salem, Virginia, happened to be passing in front, when the ball took effect upon a Bible which he had in his side pock et, immediately over his heart, and glanced, only breaking his left arm, which was af terward amputated. I have seen the Bible which saved Mr. Holland's life, and he promises to preach his next sermon from the text ot the iirst leaf which remained untom by the hall. THE BATTLE OF PORT ROYAL. 5U Saw Potion Gin for Sole. GN'K of WATSON'S best 50 Saw Cotton Gins. ” °for«‘d for sale. This Gin is new, and is equal t0 an J* in use. Sold for no fault, the present ow- •“ rs having no use for it. Any planter wanting a I* 00 * Gin, can have a chance to get one at are- Action on the regular price. Apply at this office, ^• Tift, or .T. H. Watson, at Albany. Confederate TREASURY Notes anJ Bonds taken at TAR for t uruiture or Notes nnd Accounts dne. WOOD & CO., Macon,Ga. y L , Albany, Cutiibert. Fort Gains, Griffin and *" '•-••vilie ii.pen. will nlease copv six montlis and ^ I 6 ms.) 1 W & CO. FOR SALE. ^TTPEBIOB. T23WT CLOTH, n w rigliirijj 12 ozs per yr.td, 30 ittclies wide, ... *'" ''"iitaininir about 030 yards, nianulac- re '’ ’w Ocmuleee Mills. , *Pply to ISAAC SCOTT, l-th, 1861. (9 Croos’) Macon. Ga. ,,'y (tits CORDIAL will relieve at once the most *• r},!. ‘ «iAe of Diarrhooca,and dysentery, no mat- redj.''' v hevpr ®« r v, o!eut, it controls with the utmost ant,j s<M, G»ing the mucous lining of the intestinal i tirc all irritation and, brings about a speedy rr lax Laws of Georgia. Aki PlLED BY L - H - BRISCOE, AforUl copiegofthsTAX LAWS are on hand and e O'is office Trice f 1 per copy Savannah, Nov. 8—P. M.—Tbe following par ticulars of the battle of Port Royal have been re ceived here, up to 3 o’clock P. M : Capt. Turner, ot the Berry Infantry, and othei officers, who were in the engagement, have arrives in the steamer Sampsou, winch btoughl a uumuei of the wounded up to the city. The action took place on Thursday between a portion of the enemy's tleet, consisting of til'teei. vessels, inside the entrance, and Fort Walker, be sides a large number outside the island. There were about 5t)0 men in Fort Walker, which was the total force engaged with the enemy —there being but about 1 ,cUj men, all told, oil the island ! '1 he steamship Minnesota was the first to entei tbe port, and was followed rapidly by others which engaged Fort Walker, discharging shot and sti I trom three positions—ttout atul tear—besides dis chaiging a terrible hul of shot and shell into th> woods and thickets, as also into a cotton field out side ol tne fort, where our rneu were stationed, ex i pec ing the enemy to land from their transput ts. Alter these olid round from the broadside of the fleet, tiie principal gun on the battery was dis mounted. The engagement lasted live hours; an. all of our guns on F ort Walker, excepting two, be ing dismounted, the erder was given to evacuate the Fort, which was done—it being no longer leua ble. Previous to the concentration ot the fleet, how ever, an airatigeineut was made for the blowing up of the magazine, in case the enemy, on taking pos session, should attempt to open it. Our men outside ot the tort were exposed to a heavy lire during the \\ hole action, without any means of defence or protection. The whole number of killed, and wounded, and missing did not exceed IIIU men 1 he names ot the missing and wounded, as tar as we have been able to col.ect them, are as follows: Berry Infantry—Sergeant F. Parkerson, wound ed in the hand ; Private Ileiss, wounded ru the toot —both slightly. Georgia Foresters—two missing. Thomas County Volunteers—J. W. Fontaine, missing. Seventeenth Patriots—Private Anion Thompson missing. , South Carolina Volunteers—Captain Radcline s Company A—two missing. DeSatissure’s Regiment—Fifteen missing from one company. We It am. in addition, that Dr. Burst, of Charles ton, was killed by the explosion of a sttell in Fort Walker, while drtssing the wound of a soldier. Lieut. T. H. Smack, ot the South Carolina Vol ume* rs. was struck in the leg, below the kneo. rendering amputation necessary. '1 he total number killed in the fort was about fif teen. ... , „ In Capt. Reid's company of Regulars, there were 16 killed, wounded and missing, out ot 48 Private Kelly, while working one of the guns in the tort, had his head shot off. Capt. Reid’s company, immediately on landing, pushed through tbe enemy’s fire into the fort, and worked the guns of their battery in an admirable manner tor four hours, and were highly compli mented by the commanding General They drew their brass pieces, on retiring 12 miles, and then abandoned them. Capt. Wagner's company of Artillery, was also engaged in working the batteries, and behaved with the utmost coolness and gallantry, and did effectu al service. Capt. Wagner was slightly wounded in the tacc, and the blood was trickling from the wound as he was working tire battery. One of General Drayton’s Aids was shot from his horse, and a piece oi shell grazed tiie General’s cheek. He received, aNo, a shght wound in the aim The force on the Island consisted of Hey ward’s Nineteenth, and DeSaussure’s 15th South Carolina Volunteers: Styles’ 27th Georgia Regi ment. and a Company of Regulars The men were taken oft’the Bay Point Bath ry to the main land. No particulars relative to this battery liave been received—only that it had been in constant action, receiving and returning a heavy fire. S. Nashville,Nov. 7,—Returns indicate Hint II. S Foote ha- been elected to Congress from the Nashville District, and Win. G. Swan from the Knoxville Dis trict. Tne Union men in the Knoxville District did not vote. Advices from St. Louis to the 1st inst., have been received. Judge Hunt, a prominent citizen of Harri son comity lmd just returned from General Price's camp, which place he left on the 23d ult. Price and McCulloch were both there,having united their forces, making a total, Judge Hunt thinks, of not less than thirty thousand men. Toey had received a large supply of clothing, medi cines, and other articles. Rifled cannon were expect ed to reach them on the 27ih. General Price says he will make a stand at Neosho, and wait for Fremont a reasonable time. He expects to whip him easily, and then take up theline of march for St. Louis or Central Missouri,to go into winter quarters. Hunt was at Glasgow on tiie 29th, and saw several squads of sol diers crossing the river, on their way to join Price's army. Price’s irregulars, who have been roaming about since the buttle of Lexington, will start back to join him. Lincoln's order places General Scott on the list of re tired officers, without reduction of current pay or sub sistence allowances. General -McClellan Lad issued his first order as commander of the armies of the United States. Lincoln told him the position was assigned 1.im at the suggestion of General Scott, and with the unanimous concurrence of tlie Cabinet. Molilicr’s Unrmrnls. A number of suggestions have been made of im provements in soldier’s garments to increase their comfort. A correspondent makes a novel reeom- mendation of an “invisible overcoat.” The idea can hardly be better expressed than to say that, it an oidinary vest, buttoning up to the neck, were reversed, the back being put upon the breast, the comfort of an ordinary overcoat would be obtained by the process. It is certain that no article of win ter clothing is so utterly at fault as a vest. If the body and substance usually put in the liont of a vest was transferred to the back, it would obtain a comfort for the wearer that would astonish him.— It is said that a common summer vest, of tolerable substance, w ith two thicknesses of tlannel put in to the back tinder the slozy stuff’commonly put in. will protect one from the severe colds ot winter — If the same thing is done with a good winter vest or with a soldier's blouse, the comfort will, of course, be increased, and the wearer will be fur nished with an “invisible overcoat.” said to be as comfortable as the supernumerary garment itself. I.citrr from Hislrrn Virginia. The following letter from one of our Horse Guards, will he retid with interest: Cotton Hill, Favette Co., Va., Oct. 29, 1861. In my last letter, I gave you a brief description ot a fight we bad with theyoukees on t lie 21st. Since then we have had nothing to break tire monotony of camp life, except the occasional exchange of shots between the pickets, or when the enemy become a little spite ful audtbrow a shell or two at our encampment to an noy us and vent their spleen. Day before yesterday 2;j of them crossed the liver and fired upon a’squad oi our men who were in a house near the bank. Our boys returned the salute, killing two ami wounding a third. Tne wounded yankee was taken prisoner and confessed that in the engagement of the 21st, they lost thirty-one killed and forty wounded. He made this ad mission freely, because he said that the yankees thought they had made great havoc in our ranks with their ar tillery, but we did not lose a single man as I stated in my last. As yon perhaps would Uke to understand the topography oftlie country, I willgive you some of the most important points. YVe are encamped at the base ot Cotton Hill,a thickly wooded elevation which rises prominently on the bank of New river, nnd overlook.- and commands a portion of the enemy’s encampments on the opposite side of the river. We have strongly for tified it with breastworks and have stationed a battery of rifted cannon on its summit together with 2 smal! howitzers. From tliis point, I imagine the anticipated battle will begin, aud bear a conspicuous part in the conflict.— Three miles above Cotton Hill, is Mil'er’s Ferry, which I think 200 of our men can lioid against a thous and of tiie blue coat Yankees. Six miles below, is Montgomery’s Ferry—another important position. Gen. Floyd has only 4,000 men. while tbe enemy have 16,000 and onr object is to prevent them from cross ing tbe river aud gettmgin our reartocutofl’our supplies. Uttr force is too small to attack them, and wea.e obliged to act on the defensive. If Lee and Luring now would only come down and attack them behind, while we pitch into them in front, they would be com pletely entrapped and in onr power. You know that I wrote you in a previous letter that I thought this would be the pluu of operations. Tilt success of the whole enterprise now depends on Lee.— If he comes down New river on the opposite hank and attacks the enemy simultaneously with Gen. Floyd, then I have no doubt we will obtain a brilliant victo ry. But if on the other hand lie does not co-operate with Gen. Floyd, then we will have either to fight against tremendous odds or retreat back to some mote favorable position. At any rate, whatever is done, it must be done quick ly us winter is approaching and the troops cannot stand the exposure more than 20 days longer. If we whip out the yankees we will take up wintet quarters in the Kanawha valley, if we do uot then we will retreat to some point on the Virginia & Tennessee Rail Road and winter it there. The last week has been inelement and cold, but to day, the sun is shining beautifully causing tbe outlines oftlie distant Allegheny's to wear a golden lute and seeming tranquillity : but those lofty peaks which wear so pleasant a garb aud present so peaceful an aspect, contain the enemies of our country, who only await an opportunity to change this transient tranquillity into tne deafening roar of artillery intermingled with the ex ultations of the conqueror aud the shrieks and groans of the wounded aud dying. GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. SENATE. Monday , Nov. 11, 1^61, 10 o’clock A. M. Tlif* Senate met, the President in the Chair. Prayer by the Rev. I)r. Tahnnge. Th** Journal was read. Mr. Patrick, of the 31st Senatorial District, appear ed for the first time, ami took tin* oath of office. Mr. Jackson, of Whitfield, moved to reconsider the action of the Senate on Saturday, by which a bill to consolidate the offices of Receiver of Tax Return*) and Collector of Taxes, was passed. His object was to make the bill equal in its operations in ail the coun ties. Mr. Hell, who introduced the bill, spoke against the r jeon si dei at ion. He showed that Jf45,000 would be saved by the bill. Mr. Jackson said he was for retrenchment more than the gentleman himself. He only wished that all the Collectors should receive the game rate of compensa tion. Mr. Vason snjr^ested that it would be better for the gentleman to seek his object by a separate bill. The motion to -reconsider was lost. Mr. Seward,ot Timmus, introduced a resolution to prevent the introduction of new matter after Thursday next, except such as had reference to the general wel fare oftlie State. Mr. Mitchell, of Floyd, introduced a resolution to bring on the electiou ot two Senators to represent the State of Georgia in the Confederate Congress on to morrow, at 1*J M. Messrs Bell and Hansell opposed the taking up of the resolution. The motion to suspend the rules, to take up that re solution, was lost. Mr. Han is, of Hancock, by consent of the Senate, introduced a bill to authorize the Governor to raise and equip blank number ot cavalry nnd blank number of iuluntry for the defence of the State. The Senate then took up a resolution, received from the House of Representatives, to provide for the re duction of the salaries oftlie principal officers of the 5-tate. On motion of Mr. Lewis, of Greene, the resolution was amended so as to request our members of Con- gressto use their influence to reduce the salaries of the Confederate officers, both civil and military. Tiie resolution of the House was then concurred iu. BILLS ON PASSAGE. The Senate then took up the bill for the relief df Gabriel Toombs. The bill was passed. A bill to amend the divorce laws of the State. The bill alter much discussion was referred to the Judiciary Committee. A bill to re-enact tbe act granting relief to the Banks, and also the act authorizing the stay of executions, and to make them operative till December l8ti2. Mr. Fui low, of Sumpter, introduced an amendment, providing that before any one shall claim the benefit of the act, he shall lh si have paid all jury fees and cltrk fees, provided the person be not a soldier in the army. Mr. Hansell was in favor of extending the acts sought to be extended, not only till December next, or until the close of the war, and twelve months thereafter, but there are some Constitutional difficulties which, in his judgment, rendered it necessary to refer it to the Judi ciary Committee. Mr. Vason, of Dougherty, introduced an amendment providing that no charteied Bank shall enjoy the priv ileges of this act, who shall refuse to receive the Treas ury Notes of the Confederate States at par. On motion of Mr. Moselv, the bill with the amend ments was referred to the Judiciary Committee. A bill to authorize the Inferior Court of Marion county to pay an extra tax for the support of the fami lies ol volunteers. Tiie bill was referred to the Joint Committee. A bill to prevent trading with the enemy. Referred tothe Judiciary Committee. A Dill to make valid the acts aud doings ot Augustus B. Raiford and Samuel Glover, Deputy Sheriffs of Sumpter county. The bill was passed. Mr. Dyer, of Jasper, introduced a resolution to ap point a Committee to confer with a like Committee that has been appointed by the House of Representa tives, to provide a bill for the suppression of extortion ami monopoly, &c. The Senate then listened to the reading of bills the second time. Tlip Senate then went into executive session on mo tion of Mr. Seward, and continued therein for some time, and after the doors were opened, we ascertained that the nomination by Gov. Brown of George 1*. Har rison and F. \V. Capers, as Brigadier General* for the tin* State of Georgia, was continued by the Senate. On motion, the Senate adjourned till i* o clock to morrow morning. A BILL. WHEREAS, in the present crisis of our country, every dollar of tax that can be legally raised, should be obtained : and whereas, dogs have here tofore been omitted in the list of taxable prop erty. Therefore, Sec. 1st. He it enacted, &c., That, every owner or keeper of a dog or dogs in this State, shall, after the 1st day of April 1861, pay, or cause to be paid to the Tax Collector of ttie county iu which he resides, the sum of two doliats, annu ally, at tiie time of paying county taxes, for ev ery dog owned by him, her or them, or kept on his, Itet or their premises, over and above one. See. 2d. It shall be the duty of ths Receiver ol Tax Returns of each county, to require each citi zen of his county, to return under oath to said receiver, the number and name of each dog, own ed by bis, her or them, or kept on his, her or tbeii premises ; which riturn shall be entered on tin- digest as other returns ol property; and if au> citizen shall fail or refuse to mane such return, he stiail be subject to the same penalties as are im posed on all persons failing or refusing to make true and ptoper returns Sec 3d 1 he Receiver of Tax Returns of each county, shall, on or before the 1st day of June 1862, and by the first of June of eacn year there- a'ter, furnish a true list of all the dogs in his county that have been returned to him as Re ceiver—which list shall be tiled in the Clerks office of the Superior Court of said county, and snail be subject to the inspection of etery ci.izeti ot the county. Sec. 4th. If any person owning or keeping a dog or dogs withiu the limits ot this Sla e, shall allow said dog or dogs to go within his, her oi their enclosure, and commit any depredation or daniige upon any sheep within tiie limits ot this State, shall be liabel ill-double llte amount of dam age so coinmitied—which damage shall he re covered hy action on open account in the Justice’s Court of the county where the dcpredaliou was committed, provided, the amount does not exceed the sum of one hundred dollars, if ovtr one hun dred dollars, then in the Superior or Inferior Court of said county where the damage was com mitted. Sec. 5th. No negro slave, or free person of color shall bo allowed to keep or own a dog with in the limits of this State, alter the 1st day of April le62. If any negro, or free person of color shall be found after the said 1st day of April 1862, owning or keeping a dog or dogs, he, she or they shall receive thirty-nine lashes by the Constable oftlie district in which the offence is committed, aud tbe dog or dogs killed by the Constable; aud if a tiee person of coior. his Guardian shall pay to said Constable the sum of two dollars, as the cost for such violation of this section of the act—if a uegro slave, his master or owner shall pay the said amount of cost. Sec. tith. Auy dog or dogs that are kept and traiued for the express purpose of hunting run away negroes, shall be exempt from taxation. 8ec. 7th. All laws conflicting with this act, are hereby repealed. Salt far tbe roar of Columbia. I will sell Salt, in quantities of 20 lbs., to each poor family, at 3 cents per pound. To Soldiers' Wives I willgive gratis 10 pounds, on application at my store. D. L. Booher. ty We understand that Gen. Wm. H. T. Walker, the gallant Georgia veteran, is at present in the city of Savunna'i. He comes as a volunteer to aid in the de- - cnee of bis State. HOUSE. Monday Nov. 11, 1861. The House met at 9 o’clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Hawk ns. The Journal was read and corrected, so as to show that Mr. Love was relieved from serving on committee on Banks. On motion. Mr. Lane was added to the commit tee on manufactures : also Mr. A/eard to the coin mittee on the Penitentiary and on the Lunatic Asylum, also Mr. Key of Clayton tothe committee on Penitentiary : also, Messrs Briscoe, Owens and Love, to the committee on Consolidation of hills, Hon. L. M. Tje of Henry, appeared and took the oath prescribed by the Constitution. The committee on Slate //ouse officers made their report, which was referred to the committee on Fees and Salaries. On motion of Mr Bigham of Tronp it was order ed inat 2nt) copies of a bill to incorporate the Di rect Trade and Banking company, and a bill to provide for the common defence of the State, be printed for the use of the //ouse. A resolution by Mr. L>-e of Muscogee, calling upon tiie Governor for information iu reference to tiie coast Defences of the State, was taken up and adopted. A resolution by Mr. Monk of Taliaferro, in re ference to appointment of a committee to visit and aspect the YV A: A. Rail Road was taken up — Messrs Bloodworth, Owens and Love objected to the resolution, as involving unnecessary expense Mr Cochran ofGI>nn, moved its reference to com mittee on Internal Impiovrments. A resolution by Mr Render ot Meriwether, re questing the Governor to inform the Senate and House as to the expense ot keeping troops on the coast, and whether the Confederate Government has provided for the coast defence, was taken up.— Mr. Dever of Polk offered a substitute, and on mo tion the substitute and resolution were referred to tbe military committee. The //ouse then proceeded to the regular order, which was The Call of Counties for New Matter. Mr. Griffin of Berrien introduced a bill to legal ize an extra tax in Berrien county. Mr. Whittle of Bibb, a resolution that the Gen eral Assembly adjourn after providing the usual appropri ,tions and a iund tor the public defence aim that no other subjects of legislation beconsid- eted. Mr. Sheats of Cass, a bill to provide for the ap pounment of a compiler of the laws aud Tesolu tions of the General assembly. Mr. McCord ot Butts, a biil to legalize an extra tax in Butts county. Mr. Raiford of Chattahoochee, a bill to amend the certoriorai laws of this 8tate.< Mr Adams ot Clark, a tneniurial from certain ec lectio physicians. Referred to committee on Peti tions. Mr. Green of Cobb a bill to legalize an extra tax in Cobb county. Aisu, a hill to amend the tax laws of this State. Mr. Lott of Coffee, a bill to provide for the lad ing off said county into several districts. Gay of Colquitt; a bill for non-residents to pay. iaxes on caitiu aud sheep runiug at large in said county. Patterson of Fannin; a bill to prevent the ob structing of rivers iu said county. Favor of Fayette; a bill lo consolidate the of fices of the Clerk ot the Superior and Inferior Courts in said county. Black of Flojd ; a resolution asking the Gov ernor to furnish the amount of salary aud extra compensation paid Clerks in the last ten years. Cochran of Gijnu ; a bill to confiscate the prop erty ol alien enemies. On motion to print., the prevailing disposition to economise consumed time worth more to the State than the fees of the printer. It was referred to the committee ou tiie Judiciary, when Mr. Love called attention to tbe rule ot the Douse in reference to the ordering of bills. He maintained that tne reference was void as the rule declared that teferenee should be made to committees ou second reading. Cochran of Glynn, Washington and others agreed with him Lester of Cobh aud others, understood the rule to apply to special and not to standing committees, and tbe chair sustained the reference ou the first reading. Hudson of Gwinnett ; a bill to allow R. H. Z/aunerto settle with certain ntiuorwards. VY j ly ot //abersham ; a bill lor the relief of J. J. Audetson. Also, a resolution requesting the committee on the Judiciary to leport a bill, authorizug the Jus tices ot Interior Coutt in any ot the counties in the State, to levy extra taxes lor the relief of vol unteers and their families. DuBose of Hancock ; a bill to encourage the manufacture ot salt. Referred to committee on manufactures. Cook ot Irwin ; a bill to define the line between Irwin and Wihcox. Burney of Jasper; a bill to authorize B. P. Key, to Keep a dam across Ocmulgee river. Gtddings of JacksoD, to suspend the operation of the law providing an educational fund during the w ar. Also a bill to amend the volnnteer act of 1860. Refeircd. Howellof Lowndes, to dispose of county funds for the telief or volunteers and to provide further tax for said county. Render of Meriwether ; a bill to exempt certain pro,>eity from levy and sale. Neahit of Milton; a bill to legalize an extra war tax in said county. Lemond of Morgan: a bill to prevent tbe distill- ing of spirits in tbe 8tale of Georgia during tbe war. Referred to the committee on agriculture. Also a biil to prevent railroad cempattUs from employing negroes as wood passers and firemen. //enderson of Pierce; a bill to legalize extra tax in said county. Lawson of Putnam, to change the time of hold ing the 8nperiur courts in said county. Ellington ofQuittman, a hill to legalize on ex tra tax in said county. Ba r nes of Richmond sr, bill to authorize married women to deposit money in savings banks. Schley of Richmond; a bill to prevent the ob struction of streams by fish traps. Also a hill to encourage improvement of live stock. Also a hill to tax Jogs. Each of Mr. Schley’s bills were referred to the committee on agricul ture. Stewart of Talbot; a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. Reese of Sumter ; a bill to charters warehouse Insurance and Desposit Company in the town ol Ameiieus. Tatum oi Dade ; a bill to amend the 26th sec tion ot the penal code. Spain ot Talbot; a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. Also a hill to regulate the collection of jury fees in Talbot. On a motion to refer to the judiciary committee. Judge Cochran rose to a point of order, nnd re viewed with admirable perspicuity the Parliamen tary usage in reference to the ordering hills, and maintained, that hy all precedent, as well as the evident intention ot the rule, bills could not go lo thestanding committees on the first reading. Judge Cabiness thought tiie rule admitted of the construction of the cnair, that bills must be referred on the fir.-t reading Judge Love agreed with Judge Cochran, aud thought the rule should be made more char. Mr. Lester offered an amendment defining the rule, winch lays over un til to-morrow. DuBose of Hancock ; a bill to define the duties of Ordinaries. Adams of Clark, a resolution of thanks to the President and Provisional Congress, tor their dis tinguished services in organizing the new govern ment, and to the army, for their gallantry in the sti tigglr tor its independence. Bioodworth of Pike ; a bill to legalize the tax levied ot that may be levied in any of the coun ties in the State for the benefit of volunteers or their families, and fixing compensation for its col lection. Mr Hook, a resolution that all bills relative to extra taxes in the various counties of the State, be referred to a special committee, that they re port a general bill. It was taken up and adopt ed. Mr. Moss of Banks, to change the county liues be tween the counties of Banks and Jackson. Also to make legal the acts oftlie Deputy Clerk of Ordinary t,f Banks county. Mr Ea son of Tatuali, a resolution requesting our delegation in Congress to secure tiie establishment of mail line from Bengal to Kiedsville. Mr. Bigiiam of Troupe, a hill, to provide for the public deteuce, 200 copies ordered to he printed. Mr. Butt <it Union, a bill to change the county lines between Union aud Fannin. Mr. Matthews of Upson, a bill to legalize an extra tax. Abo by Mr. Raiford of Chattahoochee, a resolution in reference to the election of the Public Printer, Thursday next. Mr. Pittman of Ware, a bill to allow Eineline Cole and her children, fiee persons ot color, to go into voluntary slaver}-. Also a bill to levy an extra tax in said county. Also a bill for the relief of John Lewis. Mr. Coctiran of Wilkinson, a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. The House adjourned until 9 1 -2 o’clock to-morrow mornittg- SENATE. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1861,9 o’clock A. M. The Senate pursuant to adjournment, The Pres ident, Hon. John Biiiups in the chair. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brooks. The roll was called and the Journal read. Mr. Furlow moved to reconsider tiie action of the Senate referring the bill for the relief ot sol dier's families iu Sumter county, to the Judiciary committee. The motion was passed. The Senate granted leave of absence to Mr Miller on account of serious indisposition, aud to Mr. James Hilliard of Stewart who was absent on account of the death of bis son. On motion the rules were suspended and the Senate took up the bill to make valid the acts and doings of the inferior Court of Richmond county, making provisions tor the famines of the soldiers of said county. The bill was passed. Also the bill to allow ihc City Council of Augus ta to fix the salary of the City Judge of said city Passed. The Senate then took up the regular order which was the Call of Membsrs. Mr. Anthony introduced a bill for tiie relief of William 11. Taylor of Florida, Executor of Henry L. Taylor. Also a resolution instructing the Finance com mittee to inquire into the utimuer of clerks aud other officers m A lanta, Augusta, Savannah, Ma con, Brunswick aud other ciucs ot Georgia with a view ot ascertaining how many ot these offices may be dispensed with or consolidated, and also liow much the pay of said officers may he teduced; j also to inquire into the expediency of decreasing j the pay el the military officers and increasing that I of tae, private soluier. Also a resoluiiou to instruct the Finance com- | mittee to inquire into the expediency oftheissuing ot change bins by the State. Mr. Loyd of Lumpkin, a bill to incorporate the Turner Morn 11 n Copper Niiuiug Company. Mr. Dyer of Jasper, a bill to prevent ttie ped dling ot spirituous liquors in the county of Jasper. Mr. Fletcher ot Tattnall, a bill to confer certain powers on the interior Court ot Tattnall county. Also a bill to make valid and legal the acts ol the cleik or Deputy when the Ordinary is absent Mr. Furlow, a bill to allow clerks of county courts lunger time to quality, Also a bill to amend the act incorporating the city ol Auiericus. Mr. Grtftiu of Lowndes, a bill for the relief of Solomon Newsome of Lowndes county. Ou motion of Mr. Harris of Hancock, the Mes sage ot ins Excellency with the accompanying documents was referred to the appropriate stauu- ing Committees. Mr. King of Camden, a bill to legalize and make valid the sale by linnseit of the sale of a certain free woman of color, into a state ot slavery. Mr. Love of Walker, a bill to legalize certain acts and proceedings of the Inferior Courts iu the counties of Walker, Catoosa and Dade. Also a resolution that it is the opinion of the Setialu that a tax lor the benefit of volunteers aud their families should be levied on every gallon oi spirituous liquors, manufactured or used iu the &tate. Un motion the resolution was retimed to tbe Finance Committee. Mr. Lewis of Greeu, a bill in reference to the continuing of cases. Air. Alosely of Spalding, a bill to authorize Judges of Superior Courts to listeu to testimony against allot'mg alimony when the husband has sued the wife for divorce. Also a bill to legalize the acts of J. J. Green, Deputy Ordinary of Spalding county. Also a bill to authorize C’ltas H. Johnson ol Spalding county, to sell land ot George Dugan, ou first Tuesday in December next. Mr. Vason of Dougherty, a bill to abolish im prisonment for debt iu certain cases. Alsu a bill to repeal an act requiting the Justices ot the Interior Cuurt of Decatur Cuunty, to order the payment of the superintendent,clerk, and those w ho consolidate tax returns of the elections ol said county. Also a bill to make uniform throughout the state the pay of grand aud petit jurors. Air. Hansel, a bill to ado an additional section to the Penal Code, making it ars„n and punish able with death, to burn a railroad bridge, except by military authority 1 he bill re-enact the stay law reported by the Judiciary Committee with amendnn nts, was taken up aud passed. The bill extends the sta> of exe cutions till Dec. 1862. The bill ior the relief of the banks was re-eotn- mitted. The Judiciary Committtee also reported a bill to to. A bill to amend the ait incorporating the Georgia Home Insurance Company, in the city of Columbus. Passed. Mr. Seward introduced a resolution that the Secre tary of the Senate he instructed to inform the Gover nor that this body lias confirmed his nomination of George P Harrison as Brigadier General of the first Brigade of the Alilitia of Georgia, and F. W. Capers, ns Brigadier General of tiie second Brigade of the same. And, also, a resolution instructing the Secretary of the Senate to keep a record ofthe proceedings of the Senate in Executive session under secresy, uuless otherwise ordered, and to deposit s lid journal at the close ofthe session in the archives of the State. The resolutions were tuken up and passed. A bill to exempt practicing physicians in the county of Jefferson from road and jury duty, The bill was laid on the table for the present. A bill to amend the act compelling Judges of the Superior Courts to give their charges iu writing in certain cases. Referred to the Judiciary commit' i tee. A bill amendatory of the act compelling Judges of Superior Courts to hold their Courts until all bu siness shall be dispemel of. The bill rests tin matter in his sound discretion. The bill was pas sed The Senate then listened to the reading of bills the second time, alter which adjourned till to morrow morning 10 o'clock. HOUSE. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1861. The House met at half past 9. Prayer by Rev C. W. Lane, of Oglethorpe University. On pro ceeding to read the Journal, Mr Washington of Bibb, rose to a point of order, that the unfinished business of yesterday was the first iu order after calling the roll, and must be com; h ted before the Journal of yesterday could be finished. The i hair ruled that the Journal of yesterday must first be read and confirmed, which was done. Mr. Henderson ot Worth, appeared and was stvorn in. Mr. Love moved the reconsideration of the ac tion of the House in referring a bill to the Judi ciary Committee on the first reading Mr. Lester moved tiiat the motion include all the bills refer red to Committees ou yesterday in their first read ing. which amendment was accepted, aud the mo tion to teconsider was carried. Air Zachry moved to reconsider the refusal of the House to print the “Dog Bill” which was lost The resolution of Air. Lester to amend Rule 2d, was t ken up. Mr Love offered a substitute which was received and pending which was a running discussion of some length. Judge Cabiness sustained tbe rulingof the chair on yesterday. He read from the Journal of the House of 1843, when Hon. Charles J. Jenkins was in the chair, to show that tinder the ruling of that distinguished gentleman, bills had been referred ou the first reading. Air. Bigham sustained the ruling ot the chair, aud the original rule as a great saving of time. Messrs. Love, Cochran ot Glynn, 1.- ster, Owens and others, urged the adop tion of the substitute. Mr. Norwood thought the discussion was wasting more time than chaugiug the rule would save. The House could settle the tut aning of the ttile without changing it. Mr Owens of McIntosh, hoped that the substitute would be adopted, as according to the Utter of tbe present rule the chair had decided correctly on yesterday; but according to the practice ofParlia- metit, and action of this House in 1857 and 1858, the gentlemen from Thomas and Glynn, were right. Tne chair by consultation was satisfied that his decision was correct. The substitute was then adopted. The follow ing message from the Governor was received and read: lit response to the resolution requesting me to furnish the House with all correspondence be tween me and the President ol the Confederate States, and the Secretaiy of War of the Confeder ate States, and all information in my possession touching the defences of the State of Georgia, I have most respectfully to state, that I have been, and now am iu correspondence with the Govern ment ot the Confederate States on the subject ol our deleuces; but I deem it inexpedient in the preseut critical condition of our affairs to make public either tbe correspondence or the information in my possession, touching our plans and prepara tion for the defence of the State, or the pris.-n condition of the defeticis. Joseph E Brows The rule was suspended aud the fullotv^ig biil: were introduced : Al .Washington of Bibb, a bill to incoiporate the Planters Insurance Trust and Loan Company. which bill was accompauiod by u memorial tram that veuer.ible and distinguished financier, Gen. Dutl'Green, A motion, to read the memorial, and also one to print 2t»() copies of the bill, was lo.~t. Air. Whittle, a bill to require the inhabitants of the State between the ages of 17 and 60 to do mil itary duty, when necessary. Also, a bill to authorize slaves and free persons of color who may go out of the State iu the public defence, to return. Air. Washington, of Bibb, a bill to confer certain powers on tiie City Council ofMacon. Mr. Bell, of Randolph, a bill to change the line be tween the counties of Randolph and Calhoun. Mr. Burk, of Carroll, a bill to authorize Joseph H Brown to practice medicine so far as relates to dropsi I cal diseases. Air. Thomas, of Whitfield, a hill to change the line between Murray and Whitfi id. Mr. Raiford, of Chattahoochee, a bill to consolidate the offices of Clerks of Superior and Inferior Courts ol said county. Mr. Mufkev, of Taibol, a bill to regulate the tax value of slaves during the war. The follnivingstiinding Committees were announced: On new Counties and County Lines.—Messrs Martin, Cochran, of Wilkiusoti, Hargett, Hudson, Neal. Burney, Butt, Scott, Snell, Tye, Whitehead, Stevens, AleCamy, Home, Low, Lott, Underwood, Findley. Key. of l)oo!y. Powell, of Decatur, Brown, oi Clay, Jones of Lee, Culberson, Speight, Felton. On Privileges and Elections.— Messrs. Uuiford, Reynolds, Barron, Cameron, Hints, Cook, Moss, Mul key, Peterson, Beasley, Surrency. Auditing Committee.—Alessrs. Hawkins, Jackson, of IR-aid, Alurtin, l’itman, llnssey, Williams. Slap- pey. On motion. Air. Sck'oy was added to the Coin, on Fin ance: Mr. Whittle to the Com. on consolidation of bills; Mr. Home to tie Committee ou Lunatic Asylum; Air. Kirby to the Committee on Asylum for the Blind. < >n motion of Air. Hester, bills for a third reading were taken up. A bill to legalize the adjournment of the Superior Court in the Northern Circuit, was passed, and trans mitted to the Senate. The remainder of the morning session was spent iu reading House bills second time. On motion of Mr. Adams, of Clark, tbe use of the House was granted to Major Napier to night, to make a speech on the war. The House adjourned until 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1861, 10 o’clock, A. M. The Senate met and was opened with prayer by Rev. Air. Pinkerton. Tiie journal w as read. The unfinished business of the previous day was taken up A bill to authorize the Inferior Court of Sumter county to levy an extraordinary tax for tbe bene lit of volunteers and their families. Passed. A bill to authorize Elmira Mathews, a free per son ot color, to sell herself into perpetual sla very. Vason of Dougherty, objected tothe principal involved in the bill, as it give something valuable without any consideration. He, therefore, pro posed an amendment, that the Inferior Court ot Giecne county select 3 disinterested persons who, shall fix upon a price which the proposed owner shall pay into the Treasury of the State, to be ap propriatrd 'o military purposes. Air. Lewis did nut object to the proposed amend incut, bu; remarked that it was not necessary iu ttiis case as the person under consideration had no particular pecuuiaty value. He hoped a gen etal bill would be passed on tbe subject embracing that feature. Air. Vason did not press his amendment. The bill was passed. Air Lane of \\ aiker intioduced a resolution in- stringing the Judiciaty Committee to prepare and report a hill providing a way by which free per sons ot color may voluntar ly go into perpetual slavery. The resolution was taken ttp and agreed make Receivers under the Sequestration act par ties plaintiff in the state courts. Mr. Y’ason, offered an amendment providing that tho court iu which tbe judgment is rendered shall liave discretionary power of taxing cost ac cording to the equity iu each case. The amend ment was passed The bill as amended was passed. Tne Judiciary Committee uleo reported a bill to amend the divorce laws of the State. The bill was passed. The same committee reported a bill with amend incuts for the appointing of new trustees in certain cases. The bill was passed. Tiie bill to incorporate Hie Southern Insurance and Tiust Company, in the city of Savannah, was taken «»P. On motion of Air. Seward, the bill was referred to the Committee on Banks. The bill to incorporate the Planter's Insurance, Trust and LoauCompany was taken up, nnd made the special order for Monday next, aud 50 eopies ordered to be printed. The bill to incorporate the Town Creek and Ralston Branch Hydranlic Hose Mining Company. Mr. Hansell offered an amendment, which was adopt ed, requiring compensation to be made to those from wnoee land tbe water is diverted. The bill was passed. A telegram was received from the Governor, now iu Savauuah, iu relation to the situation of affairs iu and about that city. A bill to authorize tbe settlement of criminal prose cutions in certain cases. Ou n.o.ion of Mr Brown, of Marion, the bill was SSL A bill to amend the act incorporating the city of Rome, giving power to the City Council to pro hibit the sale ot spirituous liquors in less quauti ties than one gallon. Passed. A bill to reduce tbe salaries and fees of all civil and judicial officers. Keiened to a special com mittee, composed of Messrs. Stafford, Moseley and Hansell. A bill to extend the time for Tax Collectors to make final settlements with the State Treasurer. Passed. A bill for the relief of William B. Taylor of Florida, Executor on estate ot Henry Taylor of Randolph county. Passed. Mr. Echols of Oglethorpe introduced a resolu tion to authorize the Governor to detail two mm out of each company to gnard the bridges on tbe various railroads in the State of Georgia. The reso lutiou was referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Bell of Forsyth introduced a resolution to add another standing committee to be called tbe committee on Local Bills. Ou motion of Mr Brown additional clerka ware allowed tbe Secretary of tbe Senate. The Senate then listened to tbe reading of Sen ate bills tbe second time, and f/onse bills the fust time, aud spent the most of tbe morning in that way. On motion the rales were suspended and Ur Sh w make of Burke introduced a bill to provide additional safety for the property in the Itanda o guardians. ^Un^Uono01^8ewM^i^^undre^co£ies of the accompaniog documents to the Governors Message were ordered to be printed for tbe uee of the 8etiate Mr Patrick of Franklin introdneed a bill to lay out and organize a new connty out of tbe countie ■ ot Franklin and Habersbam. On motion the Senate adjourned till to-morrow morniug 10 o’clock. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, „ Nov. 13, 1861. The House met at 10 o’clock. Prayer by Rev. O. L Smith member from Brooks. The toll was called and the Journal read. Mr. Tatum of Dade, moved that so mneb of tbe Journal as relates to the reference of a bill fixing the mileage of physicians, to the committee of tbe Lunatic Asylum, be reconsidered. The motion prevailed and the bill was committed. The report of the committee ot Petitions was received. The regular order was taken up, being tbe call of the counties for new matter. Briscoe of Baldwin, introduced a bill to amend tho act in reference to the New Code. Mr. Gresham of Burke, was added to the Com mittee on the Academy for the Blind. Air. Washington of Bibb, chairman of the Fi nance committee, asked for a Clerk for that Com mittee, when Mr Lane, the patriotic member from Hancock offered to act as Clerk for the committee gratuitously. His services were accepted. Whittle of Bibb, introduced a bill to amend the act exempting certain articles trom levy and sale. Trammell of Catoosa, offered a resolution fixing the hours for meeting aud adjournment by the House. Sheats of Cass, a bill to extend the law for relief ofthe banks and the people. Raiford ot Chattahoochee, a bill to compensate managers of elections. Norwood of Chatham, a bill to incorporate a Steamship Company, and grant aid to the same. Also a petition for tbe relief of George Burt. Mullins of Cherokee, a bill to aliow the Interior Court of said county to employ an agent to ex amine the county records. Also, to consolidate the offices of the Clerk of tho Inferior and superior Court, for said county. Also, a resolution asking for the reports of com mittees, at the earliest possible moment, in order to facilitate business. Biown of Clay, a bill to to legalize an extra tax in said county. Green ot Cobb, a bill to make it criminal for slaves to curse or use insulting language to white persons. Al»o, a resolution asking our Delegates in Con gress, to secure the passage of a bill granting pay ment to the heirs of volunteers who may die in the service, of any amounts due such deceased sol diers Tatum of Dade, a resolution to postpone the election of State Printer indefinitely. Also, a bill to alter the sixth section of patrol laws. Key of Dooly, a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. Hester of Elbert, a bill to allow deeds in evi dence in certain cases. Thrasher of Fulton, a bill to incorporate the Con federate Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Atlanta Fain of Gilmer, a bill to consolidate tbe offices of the Clerk of the Inferior aud Superior Court of said county. Cochran of Glynn, a bill to allow the Governor to contract for 50,1109 stand of arms, accompanied by a memorial from a contracting party. Also a bill to legalize tbe pioceedings ofthe Brunswick and Florida railroad company, and change the name to the Brunswick aud Albany i ail road. Barker of Gordon, a bill to change the line be tween Murray and Gordon. A House resolution, with an amendment from the Senate in reference to reduction of salaries was received and concurred in. The amendment requests our Delegates in Congress to endeavor to secure a redaction of the salaries of officers of the Confederate States. Barker of Gordon, a bill to unite the offices of Tax Receiver and Clerk ot Inferior Court of said county. Air. DuBose of Hancock stated, that owing to the fact that his colleague, Mr. Lane, was on several im portant committees, hie tender of service as Clerk of the Finance Committee should not be accepted, and moved that the committee he authorized to employ a Clerk. Air. Culberson opposed the resolution, us a measure of economy; thought members of commit tees might do the duties of Clerk. Mr, Washington urged the unusually ouerous duties ot the committee. Bilis appropriating $3,000 were to be considered and inutured, and members could not, iu justice to the duties before them act as amanuenses. Ttie request of the committee was granted, ayes82, nays 35. Mr. Wyly of Habersham, a hill to cousolidate the offices of Clerk of the Inferior and Superior Courts. Air Biakeof Hall, a bill to authorize John M. Wat- kms and John M. Farabee to practice medicine. Mr. Robinson of Laurens, a bill to legalize an ex tra tax in said county. Mr. Findley of Lumpkin, a resolution requesting our delegation in Congress to endeavor to secure the re-establishment of the mint at Dahlonega. Mr Fulton of Alacou,a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. Mr. Owens of McIntosh, a resolution that no new matter be offeredafier Friday next,unless it relate to provision for the defence of the State. Mr. Bird of Madison, a bill to legalize the Sheriffs’ ■ales iu certain cases. Mr, Huseyof Merriwether, a resolution that a com- mi ttee of three be selected to request the Governor to furnish imformation in reference to our defences to the House in secret session. The resolution was taken up. when Mr. Lee of Muscogee offered a substitute on the same subject, which was accepted by Mr. Hussy, and passed. Tbe Clmir appointed Alessrs. Hussy, Lee aud Bigham as the Committee. Air. Swearingen, of Miller, a bill to legalize an extra tax iu Early, Calhoun aud Miller counties. Also, a bill to change the line between Early and Miller counties. Also, a bill for the relief of Abner Kearn. Mr. Lemond, of Morgan ja bill to reduce, the salaries of all officers iu the State thirty-three per cent., aud appropriate the same to the war fund ofthe State. Also, a bill for the relief of certain persons. Mr. Lee, of Muscogee, a bill to authorize the Georgia Insurance Company to issue change bills. Air. Zachry, ot Newton, a bill to make dogs proper ty- Air. Bigham, of Troup, to forfeit the charter of the Bank of LaGrange,so far as its alien owners are con cerned, and authorize its use by others named, aud to change its name to the Cotton Planters’ Bank. Also, a resolution asking for information from the Comptroller General, looking to economy in the Cleri cal Department. Also, a memorial in behalf of J. H. Estes. Mr. Sloppy, of Twiggs, a bill to authorize an extra tax in said county. Mi .Butt. of Uuion, a bill to prevent the driving of cattle into the county of Uuion. Alr.Haygood, of Waltoa, a bill for the relief of plant ers and fanners. Mr. Render, ot Merriwether, a resolution, tot our Representatives iu Congress to secure the passage of au act openiug the ports of the Confederate States free of ditiv. “Mr. Hook, of Washington, a resolution requesting the Governor to communicate any information id refer ence to the printing of the codification of the code. Mr. Hargrove, of Floyd, a bill for changing the time of convening the Legislature to the 2d Wednes day in November. Mr. Culberson of Walker, a bill to allow Joshua Brooks to go into slavery. Mr. Moore of White, a bill to authorize the Ordinary of said county to pay C. H. Prattle a certain sum out of school fund. Also, a bill to change the line between Lumpkin and White counties. Mr. Thomas, of Whitfield, a bill to authorize certain firms iu Dalton to issue change bills. Also, a bill to raise monthly pay of State troops en listed for six mouths. Air. Gibbs, of Wilcox, a bill to repeal the act com- f elliug persons owning cattle in Wilcox, Wayne and rwin, to pay tax on them in said counties. Dover of Polk ; a resolution that the Governor be authorized to tranafer tbe military operation* for the public defence to the authorities of the Confederate States, and to disband all troops not accepted by the Confederate States. Henderson of Worth ; a bill to legalise an ex tra tax in said county. Tbe rales were suspended and a resolution to bring on the election of Confederate State’s Sen ators on Friday next, was taken up and amended to Tuesday the 19th, and passed. It was then transmitted to tbe Senate. 'I he resolution of Mr Schley of Richmond, that bank Presidents and other distinguished financiers be invited to meet tbe finance committee, to con sult as to the best policy to adopt, was taken np, and after some discussion, Mr. Schley withdrew it. On a motion to proceed to the regular order, the chair decided that the regular order was the read ing of bills a second time, oeing unfinished busi ness of yesterday. An appeal was taken, lor the purpose of settling the question, and the decision was almost unanimously sustained. The House then adjourned until 3 o’clock, P. M. AFTERNOON 8E83ION. On motion, the regular order was supended, and bills for a third reading were taken up. A bill to consolidate tbe office* of Snrveyor- Geueral and Secretary of State. On motion, report of the committee on State House offices was read, recommending tbe consol- da tion of the offices. Briscoe of Baldwin, moved to strike out tbe clause relating to tbe salary, which was accepted. Sheats of Cass, offered as a substitute, a bill to consolidate tbe offices of Comptroller General and Surveyor General, and ofthe Secretary of State and 8tate Treasurer. Mr Biscoe, one of the moat forcible speakers in tbe House opposed tbe substitute. Tbe Comp troller General, who is distinguished for his effi ciency, is worked like a pack horse already, a* his leport will show. The responsibility of tbe Treasurer will be much increased the present year and are already greater ttan those ot any other officer in the State. He ha* charge of all the bond*, and the Secretary of State *eel* them. The Two office* are a check upon each other. Mr Cnlberaon sustained tbe substitute aa a measure of economy. Mr Whittle opposed it, and tl e substitute was lest. The rote was then oa agreeing to tho report of the committee. It was agieed to. and the Mil passed. A telegram from Governor 1