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About Weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 185?-1877 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 24, 1866)
In like manner I hsve included in the es timates the sums usually accruing from divi dends on Bank stacks set apart so- the pur poses of school education This like the oth er, and like the noble charities in behalf of the insane and the blind, is too important, and too sacred a charge to be permitted to languish and die for want of aliment, even in times such as these. I trust the time is not far uistant when much more can and will be done by the State for the education of the masses, and for the relief and comfort of those bereft of the natural senses, or, still worse of reason. Per haps all we can do now is to keep these in* stitutions alive, that they may hereafter receive proper nurture and fulfil their missions. LAWS REGULATING INTEREST. I respectfully invite the attention of the General Assembly to the whole subject of legal interest ou money. There is no greater vice ia government than governing too much. Undue interference with an individual s use of his property, or with transactions between indivi duals, wherein each seeks, without convinous practices, to advance his own interest, always affects injuriously the general welfare. Hence, good governments do not seek to fix the prices of articles, either of necessity or of luxury; nor do they attempt to fix the compensation to be paid by one man for the temporary usa of another's property. Money, or rather the use of it, Is as distinctly a subject of value, and its value is as fluctuating, as the use or occupa tion of a tenement, or the hire of a horse, or other chattel. Tet while rent and hire are left to be regulated by contracting parties, interest on money is fixed by law, and that law en forced by vindicatory sanctions. lam unable to perceive on what principle this difference rests. The usual pretext is, that the restraint, i3 a necessary protection to the needy against the usurer. But does he require it more than an other child of want, who can procure no sheL teriDg roof for his family, by roason of the occasional appreciation of rents? Does he re quire it more than another unfortunate, who, at times, cannot give his family bread by rea son of the high prices of provisions? Sound political economy and light reason are against all such interferences with prices and value in commercial transactions. There are times when the use of money is worth much more than at others. With us it is rarely worth less than the legal rate of interest, but it is often worth more. The policy of usury laws generally is, to place the legal rate of interest at the lowest point to which,in a scries of yqars, it would go if antramelled, and to keep it there, despite the varying relations of demand and supply. Hence, law-abiding capitalists usually prefer other modes of employing money. Active capital, like running water, jwill always leave an ob struction for an unobstructed channel open to it. But experience proves that usury laws, as a gen eral rule, are only obstructions, in money lend ing, to conscieneious or to cautious men. Their withdrawal leaves a more open field to the un scrupulous and the daring, enabling them to extort from the borrowing class higher rates than with free competition could be maintained. Thus it appears to me the restraint imposed on this branch of business is not only wrong ia principle, but fails to afford the intended pro tection. There is at this time in Georgia a great want of money. Some need it to revive a suspended business* others to commence a new, in the place of an old enterprise, utterly broken up. The capitalist abroad would bring his money here, if he were allowed to charge for its use what it ia worth, without incurring forfeiture. It is probablv wise, however, for any people to make decided changes in their monetary system gradually. I suggest for jour consideration the expe. diency of so modifying the law on this subject as to make seven per cent, the legal rate, where interest is chargeable according to law, and no rate fixed by contract; and to provide further, that any rate of interest not exceeding ten per cent may be established by, and collected un der a contract for the payment of money. This advance will probably be sufficient to test prac tically the merit of the proposed change, and it will be easy from this point to recede or ad vance further, as experience may dictate. INCREASE OF PAUPERISM. Owing to the sudden emancipation of persons of co'or. and (heir consequent deprivation of unfailing provision, hitherto enjoyed, for their wants, whether in infancy, in old age, or in sickness, there will probably bs for a time at ’east a great increase of pauperism. Against its growth from idleness or vice, stringent legal penalties should be directed, and for such cases probably sufficient guards are provided in the new code. But for unavoidable poverty and destitution, involving no degree of criminality, provision must be made. Your constituents, by the very act of emancipation which origi nates this new burthen, have been in a great degree impoverished, and it is hard that the two evils should simultaneously, in the hour cf ex* baustion, press upon them. Only a resolute and generous people could bear with equanim ity the great loss, and its superadded annual product of loss. But precisely because they are both resolute and generous, they have, with equanimity, realized tho fact and its consequen ces, and intend to do their whole duty, social and moral, as well as political. But it is neither necessary nor right that the whole burthern should|be thrown upon them. Pauperism is destitution of accumulated means of subsistence, combined with inhabili ty. from physical or mental causes, to produce them ; but i" only becomes a matter of public concern when no private rebel is afforded.— Asa s'mple fact, it has always existed among that class, but has never before challenged at tention as asocial evil. Why this difference? Because, under the exploded system, each pauper African had a master who cared for his wants—cared for 'hem well—cared for them cheerfully. How was he enabled to do this, year after year ? From he fact that as sociated with these paupers, as well by lies of consanguinity, as in fetters of bondage, were others capable of remunerative labor.— The support of the pauper was nominally a charge upon the master; but he defrayed it from tbe earnings of the laborer, standing in the same relation to him. Now, his pre-existing relation both to pauper and labor is annulled. The pauper is no more a charge on him than on the rest of the body politic. The fruits of the laborer’s toil are transferred from him to tbe laborer himself. But the relations of class and of kindred, between the pauper and the laborer are undisturbed. The questions to be considered, in view of the whole subject, are, “does the transfer of the fruits of the laborers' toil discharge them wholly from the burthen of supporting the panper—the master having lost those fruits upon which the pauper’s support was a charge, does it still adhere to him It appears to me that, whether regarded as ques* tions in political economy, or of abstract equi* ty. the answer mnst be negative. There is, hewever, another aspect of tbs case which mnst not be overlooked. The abolition of the relation of master and slave, which was a private relation, makes the existing pauperism a matter of pnblic concern, to the relief of which emancipated laborers, as a class, though not ex clusively bound, are liable te contribute. I re spectfully advise that a moderate capitation tax, sach as no individual would feel opprearively, be laid upon each adult person es color capable of earning wages, and devoted exclusively to ths support of of the same class. I suggest, also, that the tax collected so- this pnipo e, in each county, be pail to and di-pensed by the Justices of'he lnferio- Court of that county, un der such ru'ei and regulations as yiu may choose to prescribe. CLAIM or COTTON. In answer to a communication from Prov Gov. Johnson, relative to certain cotton claimed br the State of Ge'rgia, and captured in Savannah by the Federal army, Mr. Secretary McCulloch, of the Treasury Department, informs him by a let ter, a copy ot which accompanies this n e'sage, that the State must prosecute her claim in the Court of Claims U. S. It will be my pleasure to take such action in the case as you may direct. INPBOVBMKNTS TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AC. I transmit herewith a copy of the report of Col. Frobel, engineer, upon repairs and improvements of the public bnildings and grounds, to which I invite your careful c 'nsideration. Whilst even in public buildings and grounds there may be ex hibited culpable extravagance in useless ornamen tation, there is a certain degree of care In pre serving, and of taste in beautifying them tbe ne gleet of which is wholly inexcusable. The sug gestions of Col. Frobel, and of yoor committees chs ged with this subj-ct, will aid yon more than anything I can say. Whatever of error may be found in the recom mendations h n rein submitted, I tiust will b« cor rected by yoor superior wisdom, aided by light from the unerring Source of'AU Truth. That is our surest reliance, and tbe best hope of our suf fering and struggling constituents. Respectfully submitted. Charles J. Jenkins. APPENDIX. (nTi.) estimate op expenditbkks for tsar 18f6. Arrears of civil list, IS6> $ 60,000 00 Due the Penitentiary 18,000 00 Due the Lunatic Asylum, on appropri ation 1865 18.375 00 Civil Establishment. 1866 88,600 00 Contingent, Fund. 1866 16 000 60 Printing Futjd, 1866 25,000 00 Support of paupers, salaries of officers, Ac., Lunatic Asylum f4.500 00 Support of Acidemy for the B'ind... 6 00 > 00 Educational Fund, (common schools) 23,355 00 Annual income guaranteed to the University 8,000 00 Balance, estimated expense of the Leg’t-latnre. 75 000 00 Interest on the public debt 154,000 00 Estimated interest to accrue on new debt 150 000 00 Miscellaneous appropriations.... 100,000 00 $806,830 00 (No. 2.) ESTIMATE OP EXPENDITURES FOR 1867 AND AFTER WARDS. Civil Establishment $ 88,600 00 Contingent Fund 16,000 00 Printing Fund 25,000 00 All expenses of Lunatic Asvlum 64,500 00 Appropriation to Academy for the Blind e.OO - ) 00 Educational Fund, (common schools) 23 RBS 00 Annual Income guaranteed University, 8,000 00 Estimated expenses of General As sembly 100 000 00 Estimated interest on Public Debt.... 360,000 00 Miscellaneous appropriations 100,000 00 $791,455 00 (No. 3.) ESTIMATE OP INCOME IN 1867 AND AFTERWARDS. Nett proceeds from Western and At lantic railroad $ 600,000 00 To be raised by ad valorem tax of Y of 1 per cent t. 450,000 00 $1,060,000 00 (No. 4.) Table showing resnits of different rates of taxa tion, ad valorem, on the assessed value of prop erty, (other than slaves) in 1860 : One half of one per cent, on 1869 627 722. .$1,848189 66 One fourth of one per ot on $869 627,7’2.. 924.669 86 One eighth of one per ct. on 6869 627 721.. 46 4019 96 One tenth of one per ot on $869,627 722.. 869 627 SO One twelfth of one pr ct. on $369,627,722.. 805,623 00 Diaoi'Cal Acts op N*qro Soldiers —The Raleigh Progress, es Tuesday, gives publicity to .the follow ng heinous crime, committed by negro soldiers in North Carolina: Four negro soldiers arrived here yesterday morning, by the train from the ea9t, under guard, balled and chained. They are brought hither for trial before court-martial, for com m tting a rape on a little girl, fifteen years old, named Miss Evans, who resided with her father and sister near Fort Macon, where the villainous scoundrels were stationed. Seven were concerned in the diabolical transaction, but three escaped, and have not been arrested . As related to us, it .appears that the ravish ers first tied the father of the girl to a tree, after which tbev attemp’ed to violate both of his daughters. By some means unknown to our informant, the eldest escaped, but thecther was not so fortunate. She became the vic tims of their hellish passions, and it is ru>- mored died soon afterwards. P. S.—Since the above paragraphs were written, we have been informed that a colored man, a seigeant in the same regiment to which the criminals belonged, rescued the el der sister from the hands of the ruffians, and probably caused their arrest. He deserves not only credit, but some substantial testimonial, so that it may be seen what distinctions are to be made between good and bad. Loxdon as it Was. —The following extract from a London letter intimates the radical changes created by the march of improvement: If anybody wishes to see London as it was, be must come soon. The old historic land marks, the quaint streets, the famous old houses, the queer courts and lanes, and dens of antiquity, are vanishing before the utilitarian strides of city improvements. The Thame tunnel is no more to be seen, save as a viaduc for railway trains. The finest view (poor enough) of St. Paul’s is utterly cut off bv a railway, in raid air, impudently crossing Lud gate bill. Holborn valley is to be filled up or bridged, and “Cock Lane,” and the “Saracen’s Head,” where “Sqneers’’ put up, must go to the dogs. From Oxford street, a wide avenue, “straight as the crow flies," is to be cut through, due south, to the Thames. All Americans who have visited London remember Northumber land house, the ancient palace of a haughty race, standing at 1 haring Cross, just opposite Morley’s hotel, over whose lofty portal is that venerable lion, more than one hundred and fifty years old, with his tail sticking up so pugnaciously, but said to wag at one o'clock every afternoon. The Duke ol Northumberland has been informed, by a vulgar commissioner, that he must move out of the way, ancient palace, lion, reminiscences and all, for the new street to the Thames will rnn over his estab lishment. Bo the duke is pulling up; but be gets about $200,000 for doing bo. Some con solation ! Judge of thi Wbstbbn Circuit. —We are gratified to state that sufficient returns have been received from the recent election for Judge of the Western Judicial Circuit to in dicate the election of the present able incum bent of the Bench, Hon. L. N. Hutchins, by a a majority of about four hundred. We shall publish the full returns when received. [Athens Banner, Jan. 17, From the Atlanta Intelligencer. GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. Millbdgevillb, Jan. 16, ISCS. SENATE. The Senate met at 10 Vclock, pursuant to .adjournment, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Brooks. Mr. Gresham offered a resolution appointing a joint comm ttee, consisting of two from the Senate and three from the House, to wait upon his Excellency Governor Jenkins, and inform him that both branches of the General Assem ■ bly are in session, aad ready to receive any communication which he might desire to make. It was adopted, and ordered to be trans mitted at once to the House for concurrence The committee of the Senate consisted of Messrs. Gresham and 1 hornton. New matter was called for, and the follow ing bills introduced: By Mr. Daley.—A bill to establish the seal to be used in the office of Secretary of State. This bill adopts the seal provided by the Leg islature of 1861. Also a bill to repeal the 6th paragraph of tbe B".b sec'ion, title 3d and chapter 3d of the Code. This bill repeals the law requiring the Secretary of State to pro vide fuel, lights, Ac., for the General Assem bly. By M. Gresham.—A bill entitled an act to sell-the lands of th State in th Okefenoke swamp. By J. A. W. Johnson.—A bill to relieve the tax payers of certain counties for the year 1866 and 1867. By 0. L. Smith.—A bill to add the county of Lowndes to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Strczier.—A bill to change the county line between tbe counties of Worth and Irwin ; also, a bill to regulate the drawing of funds by Inferior Courts; also, a bill to authorize the rendition of decrees in certain cases during va cation. By Mr. Thornton.—A bill to prevent the ille gal seizure and detention of property and pre scribing punishment for the same; also, a bill to amend the 4293 section of the penal Code of Georgia. O. L. Smith moved that the Senate proceed to the election of a Doorkeeper, which was agreed to, and W. H. Roberts was elected- by acclamation; and took the oath of office. Mr. Carter offered a resolution appointing Thursday next, for the election of a United States Senator &Dd Supreme Judges. Mr. Strozier moved to strike out Thursday and insert Tuesday, 23d instant, which was accepted. Mr. Thornton moved to strike out United States Senator, which was agreed to, and the resolution passed as amended. The Senate then took a recess ill 12, m., and was called together again at that hoar. Mr. Casey offered the following resolution, which lies over under the rale: Whereas, Ths people of Georgia in Conven tion, and by Legislative action, have in good faith accepted the issue of the late war, and are bound by every principle of honor and motives of interest, to defend and uphold the laws and Constitution of the United States and the gov ernment thereof; and where’s, such is well know to beonr fixed and settledjdetermination, we can therefore perceive no good reason for tbe longer continuance of military law, or forces in onr State, except such as may be re quisite for a peace establishment; nor can we see the necessity for the seizure and occupancy of private property by the military authorities. Be it therefore resolved- by the General As sembly of Georgia, That His Excellency th* Governor be requested to communicate to His Excellency the President of the United States our fixed and unalterable purpose to observe, obey and defend tbe Constitution and laws of the United States and the government thereof, and to maintain by ail the power of tho State the supremacy of said laws; and to ask of him if not a withdrawal of the troops of the United States from the State, a surrender of all private property belonging to individuals, aDd a re striction of the military to the occupancy of barracks, forts and arsenals, or such other quarters as tbe government may famish, after contract and compensation ; further, to restrict the military to the control and management of the troops and the enforcement (if necessary) of the law-* of the United States, as expounded by civil tribunals, appointed and established in conformity to law, and to this end we earnestly invoke the restoration of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. A message from the House was received, in forming the Senate that the House had con curred in a resolution to appoint a joint com mittee to wait upon His Excellency the Gover nor, and appointed, upon the part of the House, Messrs. McWhorter, of Greece, Hockenbull and Rogers. This committee waited upon the Governor and he transmitted his message. It was taken up and read. Mr. Strozier offered the following bills: A bill to be eniitled an act to regulate pleading at common law. A bill to alter and change the mode of selecting grand and petit jurors. Mr Redding offered a resolution authorizing the Senate to have printed 200 copies of the Governor’s message, for tbe use of the Senate. Adopted. Mr. Moore offered a resolution referring the documents accompanying tho Governor’s mes sage to the appropriate committees, which wa6 adopted ; also, a resolution providing for 'the printing of 50 copies of the revised Code, pre pared by the commissioners appointed by the late convention. The Senate then adjourned till 10 o’clock to* morrow. HOUSE. Th* House met at 12 o’clock, pursuant to ad journment. and was opened with prayer by the Chaplain. Rev. Mr. Fiynn. The roll was called and several absentees an swered to their names. Mr. Stewart offered a resolution, which was adopted, to add an additional section to the rules of the House. Mr. Adams offered a bill to amend the Con stitution of the State, concerning tbe interest on money; also, a bill to amend tbe law of evidence. The Speaker, from the chair, offered a resolu tion instructing the Finance Committee to re port a bill remitting certain taxes; also, a re solution requiring the Comptroller General to furnish certain information, which was adopted. By Mr. Glenn.—A bill for the relief of cer tain persons therein mentioned; also, a bill to incorporate tbe Dalton Medical College; also, a bill the relief of certain persons who were bona fide in the late Confederate army. By Mr. Bussell, of Clayton.—A bill to pro vide for the payment of the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme, Superior and City Courts, during a portion of the years 1864 and 1865. By Mr. Warble*— A bil! to incorporate Oak Grove Academy, and provide for tbe appoint ment of trustees to same. Also, a bill to change the county line between the counties of Upton and Crawford. By Mr. McLendon—A bill to pro vide for tbe appointment ot a superintendent of tbe reads and bridges of the county of Wilkes; also, a bill for the relief of John Edmondson. By Mr, Stewart—A bill to enlarge tbe rales of evidence ia certain cases in the courts of law and equity of this State. By Mr Hollis—A bill to legalise the acts of E M Jones and E W’Wilder, temporary ad ministrators of Henry Jones, late of Pike coun ty. By Mr. Kilbee—A bill to increase the fees of Ordinaries and Clerks of Superior *nd Inferior Court of Pulaski county.to levy and collect an extra tax for the years 1866. ’67 and ’6B, for tbe purpose of building a court honse and jail. The bill was offered on the recommendation of the grand jury of said county. By Mr. Wilburn—A bill to alter and amend an act to incorporate the town of Dawson ; also, a bill to authorize the sale of the exile camp in the county of Terrell. By Mr. Orr—A bil! to ineirporate the North Georgia Petroleum and Mining Compa nv. By Mr. Peeples—A bill to punish Ordina ries and Clerks for issuing marriage license in certain cases ; also, a bill to pnnish officers of tbe State for uniting in matrimony the white and black races ; also, a bill to panish freed men for living in adultery, and authorizing their marriage ; also, a bill to fix the term of office of Sheriff, and regu'ate the same ; also, a resolution to bring on tho election of two United States Senators. By Mr. Snow—A bill to provide for the payment of the salaries of the teachers of poor schools daring the year 1865 By Mr Byington—A resolution for the re lief of soldiers’ families. A message from the Senate was received, in forming the House of the appointment of a committee to wait upon His Excellency the Governor and asking concurrence. The reso lution was concurred in and a committee ap pointed, consisting of Messrs. McWhorter, of Greene, Hookonhul and Rogers. Tho Governor’s message was received and read. Mr Edge offered a resolution instructing the Clerk to have five hundred copies of tho mes sage printed for the use of the House. Mr. Aclams proposed tp add "and accom panying documents,” which was agreed to. Mr. Ridley proposed further to amen,d by striking out five hundred and inserting one thousand, which was also agreed to. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Dubose, Durham, Barnes, Colley, Evans and Lindsey. On motion of Mr. Moses, the Governor's mes sage and accompanying documents were referred to appropriate committees. The House adjourned to meet at 10 o’clock on to-morrow. N. Mili.kdgetillk, Jan. 17, 1866. SENATE. > The Senate met and was opened with prayer, and the journal read. A message from the House was received, in forming tho Senate that they had agreed to a resolution asking the Secretary of Wr.r of tho United States, to revoke his order requiring soldiers to take from citizens all horses and mules branded U. S. and C. S.; and asking the concurrence of the Senate. The resolution was taken up and passed. Bills ou third reading were taken up, and a bill to change the road laws of the State was read and passed. Two others were read a third time and laid on the table for the present. The resolution of Mr. Casey, relative to the withdrawal of troops from Gejrgia, was taken up, and upon motion of Mr. Gresham, was re ferred to the Committee on the State of the Re public. The rules were suspended for the purpose of Introducing new matter, and Mr. Thornton introduced a bill to incorporate tbe Mining Manufacturing and Improving Company ; also a bill to incorporate the American Indus trial Agency; a bill to alter and amend tbe 2274th section of Oode, relative to liability of tenants. Mr. Grahim—A bill to alter and amend, and regulate the laws of interest upon money, and toestabli-h conventional rates of interest,, making lawful interest 7 per cent. A resolu tion tendering ex-Provisional Governor John son a s'at on the floor during his stay at tbe capital. Adopted. By Mr. Moore—A resolution consolidating the Judiary Committee of both Houses for the purpose of considering the Code proposed by the commissioners; tvhi h was adopted. Bills on second reading wore taken up and disposed of. Mr. O P. Boall introduced a bill to author ize ail persons, residents of this State, who were maimed and disabled in tho late war, to peddle within tho limits of the State without being taxed. Mr. Ezzard offered a resolution, which was adopted, to authorize the Committee on Educa tion to revi-o a common school system, and report by bill or otherwise. The Senate then adjourned to meet at 10 o’clock on to-morrow. HOUSE. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened w’th prayer by Rev. Mr. Flynn. New matter was called for, and the following bills were presented : By Mr. Glenn—A bill to itfcorporate the American Insurance and Industrial Agency. By Mr. Bragg—A bill to change the time of bolding tbeCouVts of Ordinary in the State. By Mr Pickett—A bill to amend an act in corporating the town of Newton, in Webster county, passtd March 6, 1856 By Mr. Hughes, of Marlon—A bill to change the line between the counties of Towns and Union, and for other purposes. By Mr. Stewart—A bill to facilitate trials in cases against tenants holding over, and against intruders ; also, a bill to admit parole evidence in the construction of wills executed between tbe years 1861 and 1865. By Mr. Snead —A resolution similar to Mr. Casey’s in the Senate, relating to the with drawal of troops and the surrender of private property, which was taken np and passed. By Mr. Dozier.—A bill to amend the Ctb, Bth and 11th sections of the act incorporating the town of Georgetown, in Quitman county, and add additional sections thereto. By Mr. Kibbee—A bill to organize anew judicial circuit and to prescribe the time of holding cou'ts therein. By Mr. Lawson—A resolution requesting the Judiciary Committee to report a bill fixing the terms of office and salaries of Judges of the Su preme Court. By Mr. Evans.—A bill to incorporate the Empire State Manufacturing Compasy, in the county of Newton; also, a bill to incorporate the town of Steadman, in the county of New toD, and to confer upon the citizens of said town the privilege of electing commissioners with certain rights and powers therein men tioned; also, a bill to repeal tbe 1847th section of the Code of Georgia. By Mr. Moses—A resolution fixing tbe hours of meeting and adjournment of the House; also, a bill in relation to the marriage of first cousins. By Mr. Frazier—A bill for tbe benefit of trustees, and to allow them to reeign their trust under the same rules and laws as are prescrib ed for executors, administrators and guar dians, The Senate resolution consolidating the Judi* c*ary Committee of both Houses was taken op and agreed to. • ' By Mr. Hill—A bill to provide a sum of money for the use and benefit of the State University; also, a bill to make it a penalty for any railroad to charge for freight or passage more than is allowed in theif charters; also, ft bill to incorpo rate the Gate City Gas Light Company; also, a bill to incorporate the New Era Mining and Manufacturing Company. Bv Mr. Adam—A bill to abolish the office of Adjutant and Inspector General in the State ; also, a bill to abolish the office of clerk in the office of Comptroller General and Stale Treas urer; also, bill to fix the salaries of Judges and other officers in the State. By Mr. Russell, of Chatham—A bill t o de fine tho office of coroner, and proscribing the fees for the same: also, a bill to authorize the appointment of vendue masters or auctioneers, by the municipal antborities of cities and towns of the State ; also, a bill to secure persons in the right of bottles owned by manufacturers of porter, ale and mineral water. By Mr. Edge—A hill for the relief of ad ministrators in certain esses. By Mr. Morrel—A resolution to remunerate the members of the commission engaged in preparing the Freedman’s Code. By Mr. Morrow—A bil Jto bind out persons of color for debt. By Mr Hardeman—A bill to incorporate the Okefenokee Land and Canal Company ; also, a bill to incorporate the Macon Canal and Water Works. By Mr. Russell, of Muscogee—A bill to amend the 3478 section of the Code ; also, a bill to alter and amend the charter of the city of Columbus. By Mr. Glenn—A resolution to decide upon the constitutionality of all bills upon their first reading, which was adopted. • The House then adjourned till 10 o’clock to morrow. N. Milledgeville, Jan. 18, 1866. BENATE. The Senate met and was opened with prayer. Mr. Casey offered ths following resolution, which was adopted : Whereas, The State of Georgia has bv sol emn Convention, as well as by Legislative action, accepted in good faith the issues of the war; and whereas, a condition incident to this state of things by the conversion of slave into free labor has thrown into the market a com petition of labor; and whereas, recognizing the right of the frsedman of color to make his own contracts, and to hold the other bound to the faithful performance ol his portion of the con tract, and having thrown op >n to him the courts of the State ns a protection; therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre- sentative! O r .Georgli,in General Assembly mot, That from and after the passage of th's resolu tion, until otherwise provided for by law, all contracts made or be to made between the white man and the freedman, shall be held good aud binding on both parties, according to the grants and specifications therein provided Mr. Daley offered ft resolution that two hun dred extra copies of the Freedmen’s Code be printed, which was adopted.' By Mr. Fuller—A bill to locate permanently the line between tho counties of Irwin and Wileex ; also, a bill to allow n. L. Craig, of Wilcox county, and others similarly situated, to practice medicine. By J. A. W. Johnson—A bill to amend the charter of the Dalton and Jacksonville Rail road Company; also, a bill to be entitled an Act requiring the Solicitor General ot the State of Georgia to nol pro* certain criminal prosecutions; also, a bill to incorporate tbe Georgia Express Company. By Mr. McDaniel—A bill to repeal certain portions of the Macon A Western railredd charter. By Mr. Mims—A hill to change the place of holding elections in the county of Scriven. By Mr. Ezzird—A resolution reques'iug the Committee on tho State of the Republic, to re port a bill authorizing the taking of tbe cen sus ot tbe State this year. Mr. Thornton, from the Committee on the State of the Republic, reported upon the bill fixing tbe Seal which should be used in tbe * office of the Secretary of State, and recomraond that it do pass. It was taken up, read the third timo, and passed A bill to amend the charter of the city of West Point, and to grant cerain rights and powers to the City Council of sold place, was taken up and passed. Mr. Moore, from the Judiciary Committoe, made a report upon several bills. Referred, The bill to allow the Clerk ol the Superior and Inferior Courts to practice in all courts of this State, except those in which they are officers, was amended by the committee to al low them to practice in all courts of the State outs de of their own counties, and, as amended, was passed. * The bill to be entitled An Act to authorize and empower the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State to hold rpedal terms for the trial of criminals, and for other purposes, was also passed Jhe House bill for the encouragement of the Richmond Fire Company, No. 7, and for other purposes. This bill is to ineorp >ra'e ths Ga zelle Fire Company, No. 4, and Gszsllo Hose Company, No. 4, and for other purposes. Arrest op Col Mosbt —We learn that Col. .John S. Mosly was arrested, at bis home, in Fauquier, a few days since, hy.-nilitarv au thority, and taken to Washington and im prisoned. He is charged, we understand, with having hanged two Federal soldiers in the Valley, during the war, in retaliation for the murder of some of his mon. When we remember that Colonel Mosby, though of that class known as Bartizan Ran gers, was a regularly commissioned officer in tbe service of the Confederate States, and as such, received tbe parole awarded tbe other officers of General Lee’s army, his arrest seems most extraordinary, and flatly ia violation of the terms of parole. For some months Colonel Mosby has been quietly practicing law in Warrenton, demean ing himself as a good and loyal citizin of his section.—Richmond Examiner, 15th. Some of our "‘colored friends ’’ object to our use of the word negro, in referring to th m. With characteristic affectation they want to bs called “colored people.’’ We generally en deavor to call everything by its right name. If we said “colored maD,” we might mean either a Mongolian, Malaysian, Indian, Caucasian, or negro. The expression would apply equally to a black man, a bine man, a green man, a red man, or “any other man!” We used the word negro because that is the name of the race to which they belong; in tbe same way that we used the word Indian to designate the aboriginal inhabitants of the country. Besides, black is not a color, bat the absence of all color, and therefore a black mania not a “col ored man,” but a no-colored man. Would they prefer tbe latter title ?— Exchange. Ex-Generala Hetb, Pillow, Hood, Longs treat and other Southern leader*, hare been in Cin cinnati lately. They engaged 1,600 whit* la borers and purohseed 800 eotton plows,
