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About Weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 185?-1877 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1869)
WEDNESDAY MOWUNg. FEB.B, t«W u ju--u -it-'-4L> ; * thfi AO*oU t.’enatitulloß. OEOEQU LEGISLATURE. SatubDay, January 23, J 669. ItoOSE. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer t>y the Rev. Dr. Brantley. JaaraaLraut and approved. Vr Anew member from JeflersOn county, Mr. Stapleton, appeared in bU seat and was sworn for bla use during the session ol the Legisla ture. Mr, Barclay said bis object for offering this resolution was to remedy an evil that be thought existed In tbls Home. It was r that under the present system the stationery Was nocquallv distributed; some got all, while oth ers got notie; tbls would equalize tbc distribu tion, Mr. Rawiea moved to amend by adding clerks to the resolution. , , . Mr. Crawford said that tbe stationery of last session cost over hi,900. He was opposed to both plans. ’ . ■ ... Mr. Anderson moved to strike out tea and substitute five. Mr. -Crawford —An amendment tpat It any member draw more than five dollars’ worth of Stationery; that be be made responsible for the **Mr Sutisser moved a substitute for the whole, that a’joint Committee of three from the House and two from the Senate be appoint ed by tbe Chair to take this matter Into eon iidvratiew. - Mr. Hamilton moved to lay the whole matter on the tabic. Lost, Mr. Shumate called tbe previous question, and the resolution a* first amended was adopt ed. Mr. Shumate—A resolution to inquire of tbe Troaenrer what amounts had been drawn by warrant of tbe Governor for vaccine matter. Tbe committee appointed to exatniuc into the conditido of tbe stoek in tbe Macon and Brunswick Railroad report that tbe rpad bad carefully complied with tbe requirements ot the act authorizing the endorsement of their bonds, and they recomtaend that tbe State do •o endorse said bonds. The roport was adopt ed and transmitted to the Senate. Mr. Lane, ot Brook*—A resolution to take up aU resolutions without a suspension of rules. Alto—A bill to prescribe the manner of col lecting solicitors' fees. Mr. Scott, dt Floyd, moved to suspend tbc rules to read tbe following bills for tbe first time. Rules suspended. A bill ’to change the oamo of tbe Coweta Circuit, ami to make a now judicial circuit to Northwestern Georgia. Also, a hill to Incorporate a rolling mill In the City of Rome. Mr. Bothwne—A WH to regulate and pre acrlbe the mode and amounts of tees for clerks of Superior Conrta, sheriff* and ordinaries. This Is the bill reported by the convention of sheriffs, clerks and ordinaries a few dsys since. Mr. Scott, of Floyd—A bill to amend the charter of tbe city of Rome. Also, a bill for relief. Also, a bill to authorize tbe ordinary of towns to levy an extra tax to build a Jail. Mr. Pepper—A bill to amend the act Incor porating tbe town of Morgan, in tbe county of Calhoun. Mr. O'Neal—A resolution that the Clerk of this House be required to keep an accurate ac count of the time spent in speaking, so that tbe people may know the trnth In spite of newspaper reporters. Indefinitely postponed. Mr. Drake—A hill for tbe relief of T. J. Murphy and Frank Grubb, of Upson county. A bill to elect a State Geologist. A bill to establish u Comity Commissioner lor • the county of Btewart. Mr. Lane moved to recommit this Mil to the Judiciary Committee. The motion prerailed aud tbe bill was recommitted. A bill to consolidate suit amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lumpkin.— Passed. A bill for the relief of Walter Appling, of Cobh. Lost. A bill to define the true lutent of section 3053, Irwin's Code. Passed. Tbs Clerk then proceeded to read bills for the Second time. fA summary of these bills have been reported beratofore, at bills on first rending, and will be again noticed on third reading.] On motion of Mr- Bsthutte, the House ad journed till Monday mbrnlng, 10 o'clock. Monpat, January 35,1869. SENATE. Tbe Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hunt. Tba roll being called and there being a quo rum present, the Secretary road the Journal of Trlday. msro&T. Mr. Higbec, os chairman, made a report from She Committee on Enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Mr. Hinton’s pill to establish anew circuit to bt known as the Columbus Circuit. Mr. Bruton— Rssolv «<, That this bill be roforrod to the Judiciary Committee to report if the Judiciary Circuits ought to be incicased, and to wbat ■umber. Lost. Mr. Wooten moved to amend Mr. Hinton’s Mil by adding! Provided, before this bill becomes a law, tbe people ot Muaeogee shall, by popular vote consent to pay Into the State Treaaury an extra tax 10 pay the salaries of Judge and Solicitor General. Lost. The report of the committee unfavorable. Mr. Hinton's bill was adopted. Bill lost. Mr. ITlnton’* bill was discussed by Messrs Burns, Hinton, Winn, Merrell, Wooten, and Smith, ol the SOth. REPORTS. Mr Wooten—Tbit tho report of the reiumlt tee rotative to adding Other clerk* be adopted. Panamj Mr. Candler—That he ahould move a recoil alderaltou to-morrriV. RSSOLI'TION FROM HOCSB. Reflation submitted by the committee ap pointed bit session to investigate the condi tion of the Pioneer Cotton Card Manufacturing Oompanv was adopted. Referred to Finance Committee. NIMUK FROM HOUSE. The joint committee to take Into ronsidera •tion the continuance of the endorsement by the State of the bond* ot the Macon an! Brunt trick Company reported favorable. House adopted report. Peodlne what disposition should be made ot the report, the question vrvs dtaeneaed by Meaars. Wooten. Brock, Huagerford, Burns, Speer, Smith and Holcombe. Senate adjourned. ROUBE. Mouse met pursuant to adjournment at 10, a. m Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Crnmley. Journal read and approved. Mr. Carjienter—A resolution appointing a joint committee to examine Into the treatment •f eonvtHs that have been hired oat. Mr. Hall, of Meriwether, made a few re marks, the force of which K was difficult to understand. The rale* were auepended and the resolution loti. BILLS OB FIRST RSADINO. Mr. Bethune—A bill authorising sheriffs to asasss a special tax to defray certain expenses. Mr. barnum—A bill incorporating the Alba ny and Columbus Railroad Company. Mr. Carpenter, of Pierce —A bill changing the time oi holding the Superior Court lu Fierce count y. , ***• Prudden—A hill changing the time of holding the Superior Court In Putnam county.' ol M-iigsn—A bill res triad tit; the jartadieUon of ti|isrl<r Court* In criminal i cates Mr. iMrt—A Mil sothorlrinjf^^^H^P appoint commissioners to assess damages lor oveiflowiug lands. ... ,i Mr. Madison—A bill defining tbe duties of : i the State Printer. _ „ Mr. IS.rnum—A bill Jo the Geor i at* Military Institute, and appropriating the I cnpitol In Stilledgeville for that purpose. : Mr. Harris—A bill to extend tbe jurisdiction , ot coustabMl in Mm ray county. • Mr. Meadows— A bill allowin* malm <1 sol- i aters to exhibit magle lantern shows without taxation. ..... Mr. Williams, of Haralson—A bill changing the lines between tbc counties of Haralson and Polk. Mr. f'uilatt—A bill Incorporating the Geor gia Life Insurance Company. . Mr. Tate—A bill repealing the act Incorpor ating the White Manufacturing Company . Mr. Watkins—A bill providing for tlie pun ishment of officers who refuse to open tbe polls on election days. . . _ Mr. Perkins—A bill to return the State taxes of Cherokee county, to build a court house. Also, a bill requiring tax payers to five iu gold and sliver ut its value in currency. Mr. Turnipseed—A bill making it penal for any person lOLsell or transfer personal property ur.der mortgage <*r Hens. Mr. Banssey—A bill establishing tbe fees of tbe Solicitor General of the Eastern Circuit, and also ol sheriffs. Mr. I/ttjc—A bill extending tbe time allowed ax collectors to April. Mr Barrett—A resolution, that after Friday, the 29th, the House receive no bills on tbeflrst reading. Rules not suspended. Mr. Carson—A bill requiring sheriffs of Tbomas county to execute all writs from tbc Justices Court. Mr. Ford—A bill amending the act Incorpor ating the town Os CartersvUle. Mr. Scott—A resolution requiring N. L. An gler to report the.amount of money drawn lor postage, by whom, and whether such money was drawn by warrant. Rules suspended and resolution adopted. Mr. Turnipsend—A resolution requiring 500 additional copies of tbe Comptroller General’s report to be printed for the House. Rules ■suspend jd and resolution adopted. Leave of absence was granted to several mem bers. House adjourned. Tuesday, January 26,1809. • SENATE. The Senqto met at 10 o’elock, pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with prayer by tbe Rev. Dr. Brantly. The roll being called, and there being a quo rum present, tbe Secretary read tbc Journal of yesterday. Mr. Candler moved a reconsideration of tbe ac tion of the Senate on yesterday, namely : "That thn Secretary of the Senate be allowed to em ploy not more than five additional clerks, when such clerks shall have been examined by the Enrollment Committee, and recommended by them as du'y qualified lor tbe position.” To tbls Mr. Wooten offored an amendment: Provided, that tbe Secretary be allowed to cm. ploy from time to time such additional clerks ns are necessary, subject to tbe approval of the Senate, which amendment was adopted, and the report agreed to. Mr, Candler made an able speech for recon sideration, earnestly opposing additional ex pense by adding clerks, be could see no work for them to do. Ho thought the appointment would be In opposition to tbe Code. He venti lated some of the expenses of the government. Mr. Speer moved to lay the motion on tbe table. Motion to reconsider lost. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Mr. Wooten spoke in favor pf referring Back tor further investigation the report of tbe joint committee on the condition of the endorsement by tbe State of the bonds ot tbe Macon and Brnuawick Railroad. They report : “ That they bad examined the books ot tbut road, and were satisfied that (be road bad fully complied with the conditions upon which State aid hAd been granted that road, and recommended tbe Macon and Brunswick Railroad have complied with the conditions upon which the State en dorsed Its bonds, and that tbe Governor be re quested to continue said endorsement.” Mr. Moon moved that tbe previous question be called. Passed. Mr. Hinton moved to reler the report and resolution to tho Judiciary Committee. Lost. Mr. Wooten’s resolution came up—To rofer tbo report back to tbe committee. Lost. Alter a discussion by Messrs. Wellborn, Hin ton, Wlun, and Moore, Ibe report of the com mittee was adopted, rules being suspended. BILLS ON FIRST READING. Mr. Smith, of the Tib—To prevent tbe sale of lottery tickets, and for other purposes. Mr. Welsh—To establish a fund for educa tional purposes. Mr. Woot en—To alter and amend sectior 3329 ol Irvin’s Code. Mr. Wooten—To authorize agents and at torneys at law to make oath to pleas In certain cases. Mr. Speer—To define offense fbr removing partnership fences. Mr. Speer—To lav off anew county from Pike, Muii roe, and Upson, to be called ■county, Mr. McWhorter—To give physicians lien on properly of their employers. Mr. Candler—To amend section 8651 ol Irwin’s Code. Mr. Candler—A bill of fees tor ordinaries. Mr. Candler—Bill of lees tor sheriffs.; also, bill of fees tor clerk of Superior Court ; also, the taking of evidence In certain cases. Mr. Smith, ot the 35th—To authorize ordi nary ot Coweta county to retain certain sums of money for jail purposes. Mr. Merrell—An act to- amend an act to change lines between Meriwether and Talbot. Mr. Brock—To repeal secliou 3535 of Irwin's Code. Mr. Fain—To give the ordinaries power to abate certain nuisnnoes. Senate adjourned. HOUSE. House met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o’clock, a. m, ’ Prayer by tbe Rev. Mr. Crumley. Journal rend and confirmed. BILLS ON THIRD READING. A bill remitting tbe tax of Stewart county tor 1869, tor the purpose of building a jail. Lost. A bill preventing obstructions being placed in certain creeks iu the counties of Wilcox and Bnfaski. Laid ou the tabto A bill authorizing the sheriff of White coun ty to receive jury certificates Iu payment of ail dues. Bill amended so as to include Haber sham county. Passed. A bill incorporating tbc town of Trion, In Chattooga county. Passed. A bill changing tbe lines between Gilmer and Pickeus. Recommitted, and rot erred to tbe Committee on Couuty Lines. A bill authorizing tbc ordinary of Fulton county to sell bonds to the amount ol twenty two thousand dollars. The rules were suspended to read bills for the first time. Mr. MeCorahs—A bill for hiring out con victs ; also, a bill authorizing the Superintend ent of the penitentiary to appoint subordinate officers. Senate hills were here taken up and read. Mr. Bradford—A bill to equalise the busineee of judicial circuits. Mr. Hill—A resolntion looking to retrench ment, and making two seesions a day. Mr. Ellis, of Spalding—A bill levying a tax of one dollar per bead on dogs. Mr. Sisson, chairman of ths committee to assign committee rooms, made bla report, which wet adopted and ordered to be printed. A message from the Governor, submitting the 17th annual report of tba Blind Asylnm, was received, taken up, and read. A reaolutlon allowing seat* on tbe floor of tbe House to all duly authorized reporters, was offered and after much debate adopted. Mr. Lane moved to take up a resolntion re lating to. the disabilities imposed by lha terms ot the amendment of tbo Couslltullou of the United States kuowu a* tbe fourteenth article, aud memorializing Congress to remove the seme for the pur(>oee of referring tbe same to a special committee of seven. Kale* suspended aed resolution read. Mr. Bryant moved to make till* resolution the special business for aezt Thursday. Mr.'Beott, dittylawefrtfnfcr tSFrtwml lotion to tbe Committee on the State ot the Re- ! pnblic. , . , Mr. Bryant here made a few remarks. 'C J Mr. Price moved to postpope the whole mat ter indefinitely. Motion carried. Mr. Darnell—A resolntion requiring 50* copies more of the Governor’s message take printed. Rales not suspended. Leave ot absence was granted to- severs membettf ’ ~ * Mr. Crawford—A resolution appointing a joint committee to, proceed to Washington City at once, to confer with our representa tives and Congress in relation to existing diffi culties. . . Mr. Price—A resolution to appoint a com mittee to visit Taliaferro and Warren counties, to investigate ehazges ot lawk**** and out * Mr. Rice, representative from Columbia, but of Connecticut, made a short speech, declaring that he could reveal tacts of a terrible nature, but extreme caution prevented tbe gentleman. Mr. Price withdrew his resolution. Honse adjourned. Wednesday, January 21. SENATE. The Senate was called to order by tbe Presi dent. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Hinton. Tbe roil being called, and there being a quo rum present, tbe Secretary read tho Journal, which was approved. Mr. Winn moved a reconsideration of the action of the Senate relative to the State’s en dorsement ol tbe bondsdftbe Macon and Bruns wick Railroad. Laid ou the table. REPORT or COMMITTER. » Mr. Harris—The Finance Committee report they think no additional legislation lor educa tional purposes necessary. PETITIONS. Mr. Graham—Praying relief for N- Smith, tax collector of Pierce county. Referred to Committee on Petitions. REPORT JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE. To Investigate claims in tbe hands of J. H. Penfleld, agent Hartford Rifle Company, report after maturelnvcsllgation they believe the claim just and would be held so by the courts, there fore be it Resolved, Tbnt a committee beappoiuted to draw warrant on tbc Treasurer for its payment. Mr. Holcombe—That 100 copies he publish ed. and made special business for Monday.— Passed, RESOLUTION. Mr. Speer—That the Secretary furnish each member with five dollars’ worth stationery, and account be kept of it. Laid on the table. Mr. Merrell, from the Committee on the Jn diclnry, reported a bill to be entitled an act to authorize jurors to be drawn for tbe January term of the Superior Court of Chatham, coun ty, and tor other Superior Courts, apd city courts which may bo without jurors, draw ac cording to law. Passed. SUSPENSION OF RULES. Mr. Holcombe -Whereas, the Senate has in formation that Governor Easley, present Goy, ernorof South Carolina, Is present; be it re solved, that a scat be tendered him on this floor. Passed. HOUSE BILL BEAD SBCOND TIME. Mr. Smith—A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to repeal the sixth section of tbe charter of the Atlanta Medical College, assented to on the 14th day of December, 1868, end to define more freely tbo powers of tbe Board of Trus tees of said College, and to enlarge **id Board. Mr. Speer—That it be referred to three phy sicians. Passed. Tbe committee appointed were Messrs. Smith, Moore nnd Hicks. RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Wooten—That the Committee on Gen eral Education inquire as to rates of tuition at the State University, and inquire if the same cannot be reduced without detriment to the HmYWTRFyr - Dasecd. Mr. Candler—That the Secretory of the Sen ate be directed to furnish to the Slate Treasurer a certified copy of the report ol the Enrolling Committee, as adopted by the Senate author izing the employment of additional clerks. Adopted. Mr. Fain—That the Finance Committee b# instructed to inquire and report to the Senatr the number of copies of the publio laws passed 1 by the last session ol the General Assembly, and ordered hy a joint resolution of the Legislature lor distribution to the civil effleers of the Btate, and the amount paid per copy, and the total amount tor the same; Adopted. Mr. Hungerford—ln certain countisa persons are driven from their homes, and property de stroyed, on account of their politics— Resolved, That tbe Senate furnish them pro tection. Laid on the table. Mr. Lester— W’hsebas, it appears from the statement of the Senator from the 17th district, that Colom bia county has declared war against the United States of America ; and, whereas, it is probable that the said connty will overwhelm the whole force and power of the Government of tbe United Stales, be it Resolved, That the sympathies ol the people of Georgia arc due and they are hereby ten dered to the United States in this time of se vere trial. Announced out of order. Senate adjourned. HOUSE. House met, pursuant to adjournment, at 10, a. m. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Crumley. Journal rend and confirmed. Mr. McDougald moved to reconsider the bill lost yesterday, remitting the taxes ol Stewart county for 1869, for the purpose of building a jail. Recousidi red, and motion to suspend tbc rules was lost. Mr. Lane moved to reconsider his resolution lost yestorday. Motiou to reconsider pre vailed. Mr. Madden offered as a substitute, a resolu tion appointing a committee of fonr from the House aud two from the Senate, to proceed to Washington City and confer with Congress with n view to reseating the negroes in the Legislature. Whole matter referred to the Committee on tbe State of tbe Republic. Mr. Price—A resolution tendering tbe Hon. Mr. Easley, of South Carolina, a seat in tbe House daring his stay in the city. Adopted. BILLS ON FIRST READING. Mr. Lane—A bill facilitating: the settlement ol co-partncrshij'S in ease of death. Mr. McCombs—A bill amending the act im posing a tax of 9100 on circuses—inserting 935; also, A bill for tbe relief of J. Rosenfield A Brother. Mr. Felder—A bill for the relief of A. J. Bankston. Mr. Htliyer—A bill allowing John Sheffield, a disabled soldier, to peddle without license In the connty ol Camden. Mr. Smith, of Coffee—A bill allowing Wm. J. Wilcox to peddle without license in the connty of Coffee. Mr. Phillips—A bill carrying into effect the 3,1 section ot the 14th .article of the constitu tion. Mr. Brinson—A bill changing tbe lines be tween tbe counties ol Johnson and Emanuel. Mr. Carpenter, of Hancock—A bill incor porating the Savannah Bank and Trust Com pany. Mr. Brewster—A bill amending tbe act in corporating the town of West Point. Mr. Maxwell—A bill changing the lines be tween the counties of Henry and Butts. Mr. Bennett—A bill legalising all the acts of James T. Harrison, deputy clerk of Jackson county. Mr. Hall, of Meriwether—A bill for the relief of certain maimed soldiers. On motion of Mr. Lee, a message from the Governor, embodying the report ot the West ern aud Atlantic Railroad, was taken up and read. Mr. Hook—A hill tor the benefit of physi cians, and lor other purposes. Mr. Qlimes—A bill changing the time for I bolding Superior Court* in Muscogeo county; . also, a bill lu reference to the custody of trust i money. , Mr. Cunningham—A bill repealing section I 356 of Irwin's Code: also, a bill repealing sec tion 1867 of Irwin's Code, i Mr. Daruell—A blit authorising tbe tax col 'lector of Pickens connty to receive Jury certifi cates in payment of taxes. Mr. Felder—A bill requiring owners of stock to prevent their running at large. Mr. Erwin—A bill amending tbe ing for tbe setting apart of realty and borne- Mr. W’arren—A bill extending Man eaty to all guilty of crime prior to June Ist, 1865. * Mr. Cobb, ol Sumter—A incorporating tbe Athens Mutual Loan Association; *l=o, a bill amending the charter OT the town of Americas. „ Mr. Snrrency—A bill compelling the ordi nary ol Tattnal connty to keep bis office in Mr. Johnson—A bill requiring agents for Foreign Insurance Companies to take out a license before commencing business. m Mr- McCnlkmgb, Chairman of -be Committee nr. Counties and Connty Lines, made a report recommending the passage of several bills. Mr. Phillips—A resolution requesting Mr. C. W. noward to address the Legislature on Thursday next on the subject of agriculture.— Rules suspendedand resolution adopted, BILLS ON THIRD BEADING. A bill amending the act incorporating the town ot Jonesboro. Passed. A bill defining tbe boundary line between the counties of Clav and Randolph. Passed. A bill changing tbe line between the counties of Erwin and Wilcox. Passed. A bill changing the lines between tbc coun ties of Glasscock and Washington, Mr. Flournoy opposed the passage of this hiH tn quite an impassioned speech. BUI inde finitely postponed. Mr. Price re-introduced a resolution appoint ing a committee of three to investigate charges of lawlessness in the counties of Taliaferro and Warren, and to report why the civil authori ties bave not brought tbe offenders to justice, lie read an extract froth the New York Tri bune showing that Mr. Greeley believed ac counts of Southern barbarism exaggerated, Mr. Scott, of Floyd, offered a substitute, that the Committee on "the State of<he Republic be instructed to investigate these charges of law lessness, with power to send for persons and papers, nnd to report the result ot their inves tigations to this House at the earliest day prac ticable. «■ The yeas and nays were called on the adop tion of the substitute. Yeas, 49; jiayg, 82. Both Messrs. Scott, ot Floyd, and Flournoy, of Washington, made able speeches opposing the resolution. Honse adjourned. Thursday, January 28,1868. SENATE. The Senate met this morning pursuant to adjournment—Mr. Wooten, presiding. Opfen ed with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bowers. Tbe roll being called and a quorum present, the Journal of yesterday was read and ap proved. Mr. Nunnally—To reconsider the action of the Benate yesterday relative to the bill of Mr. Pcofteld. He wished the time for the action on the bill changed. Withdrawn. RESOLUTION. Mr. Speer—That a seat on the floor be ex tended Hon. Ur. Miller. Passed. BILLS FIRST TIME. Mr. Burns—To fix lees of notary publics, and for other purposes. Mr. Smith, of the 86th—To amend an act to change the time ofholding Superior Courts in Coweta Circnit. M». Bowers—To anthorize the Governor to make contracts with certain railroads in this State, relative to convicts. Mr. Adkins—To protect the lives of citizens of this State. Mr. Winn—To abolish the liens on certain judgments. RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Richardson— I That seats be furnished re porters for all papers. Adopted. Mr. Bruton—That information be asked of tbe Superintendents of the Atlantic and Gulf, ■>„d Wastern and Atlantic Railroads, how many ft ec passes they have issued over tbese roads, and to whom. Tabled. Mr. McArthur—That a committee of three lie appointed, consisting of one from the Senate and two from the Honse, to inquire if the terras made by the Governor with Messrs. Al exander, Grant & Cos., relative to hiring the ■onvicts; if the terms are being complied with, and if the convict* are being humanely cared for. Tabled. Mr. Candler—To remit a tax of 950, on Lewis Hazelmayer. Lost.- Mr. Candler—That a committee be appoint ed, composed of two member* of the senate and three members of the House, charged with the duty of inquiring whether, since the ad journment of the last session of the General ' Assembly, any original acts passed hy the Gen eral Assembly bave 'been taken from the office and care of the Secretary of State, and by whom taken, or by whose direction and wbat disposi tion was made of the said acts; whether any money has been drawn from the Treasury ex cept by appropriation made by law, if so, how the same wag drawn, aud the amounts so drawn ; whether any money has been drawn on Executive warrants for which there Was no authority of law, how much so drawn, and tor whose benefit drawn ; whether any amounts have been drawn from tho Treasury to pay salaried officers of the State for services render ed in their offices more than the salaries fixed hy law, if so, the authority which the same was drawn, and in whose favor they were drawn. Whether any amounts have been drawn from the Treasury under statements of incidental expenses, contingent expenses, exit a service, sta tionery, and if so, the authority for such drafts being made. Resolved, That the committee appointed un der the first resolution be directed to enter at once upon the dntioß specified, and in order .o insure a full, fuitbful, and satisfactory investi gation of the same, the committee bave power to send for persons and papers, and after such investigation report the same to the General Assembly. Mr. Candler—That this resolntion be trans mitted forthwith to the House. Passed. Tbe President appointed Messrs. Candler and Merrell, committee. BILLS ON THIRD RgADING. Mr. Nunnally—To incorporate Commercial Banking Company of Griffin. Laid on the table for tbe present. BILL FIRST TIME. Mr. Bmith, of the 7»h—Authorizing county officers in this State to publish notices and ati vertisemente to the newspaper or gazette barr ing tbe largest circulation, and published with in sixty miles of their respective offices; and empowering the several ordinaries df this State to issue cost executions against all executors, administrators, trustees and their securities. BILLS ON THIRD READING. Mr. Graham—To change the time of holding the courts ot Appling. Ware, Clinch, Wayne, Coffee and Echols. Passed. Mr. Welborn—To amend an act to alter an »ct to regulate the fees of Solicitor General. Passed. Mr. Merrell—To incorporate the Mntnal Aid Company of LsGrange. Passed. Mr. McWhorter —To define the liabilities of sheriff* and other ministerial officers. Amend ed ami passed. Mr. Richardson—To amend the laws relative to dower. Passed. HOUSE BILLS. Mr. Bmith—To repeal the sixth section of tbe Atlanta Medical College. Passed. Joint resolntion to authorize an appropria tion for the education of maimed soldiers.— Report agreed to. The Senate adjourned. HOUSE. House met pursuant to adjonrnment, at 10, a. m. Prayer bv the Rev. Mr. Crumley. Mr. Scott, of Floyd, having the floor at the hour of adjournment yesterday, continued his remarks in opposition to the resolntion intro duced by Mr. Price, which resolntion referred to the Investigation of lawlessness to eertaio counties, and asking the appointment of a spe cial committee for the aforesaid purpose. Mr. Price followed Mr. Scott In defense of hi* resolution, tbtoktng that tbe matter should be referred to s special committee. • The following Is tbe resolution of Mr. Price : WniKiAt, Report* bare been received to tbe * ■: . n effect that there exists in various localities In j this State, and more especially in tike counties | ol Taliaferro and Warren, bodies of lawless and ceckiess men, roaming over «t nigtß visiting ; the houses of peaceable ettWens.-'Mlreatening the hies of both whites aafi blacks—searching cars forindivtdflials supposed to be obnoxious to them— thug disturbing the pea** and tran miility of the cornmnniiy ; and whereas, there is power in the civil anthority of tbe State sufficient, in the opinion of Ibis General Assem bly, to preserve order and protect individuals and property ; De it, therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre sentatives, That a committee of one fram the Senate and two from the Honse be appointed to visit those sections where disorder is re ported, or send for persons and papers if ne cessary, and investigate tbe facts in relation to tbese reported disturbances and report to Ihe General Assembly what proceedings should be instituted to suppress the same, if in their judgment it should be deemed neeessary, and, further. Resolved, That should said committee, find the reports of lawlessness to be true, they will re port to this General Assembly why the power invested in the civil officers of those counties have not been exercised to suppress, the same. Mr. Shumate spoke in favor of Mr. Price’s resolution, and called the previous question, which was sustained. The resolution was again read; tbe yeas and nays were called for, and tbc call sustained.— Yeas 77; nays, 55. So the resolutioh was ndqpted. Ob motion of Mr. Saussey, tbe rules were suspended to take up the Senate bill providing for the drawing of jnries in Chatham connty. Mt. Sisson, Chairman of the Committee or ■Printing, made a report, embracing a proposi tion from Mr. Cooper to print three thousand copies of the Legislative proceedings for fifty cents per copy, and moved that Mr. Cooper’s proposition be accepted. The report was laid on the table. The committee appointed to investigate the claims of an agent for Sharp’s Rifle Movnlac luring Company, made a report that Georgia was honorably bound to pay the claim and recommending tbc payment. Report taken op and referred to-the Committee on Judiciary. - «• Mr. Shumate—A resolution advancing twen ty-five hundred dollars to J. W. Burke, Stale Primer for 1868. Rules suspended aßd resolu tion adopted, and transmitted to the Senate. DILLS OK THIRD READING. A bill providing for the election of justices of the peace nnd constables in this State. Pass ed anfi transmitted to the Senate. A bill amending section 3671 of the Code of Georgia; also section 3814. Passed. A bill amending the garnishment law of. this State. Passed. A bitl authorizing Clerks of the Superior Courts to bring up the unfinished business of the Inferior and County Courts. Passed. A bill to carry into effect an act appropria ting money to the State Agricultural Society. Lost. Mr. Sausscy gave notice that he would move the reconsideration of this bill in the morning. A bill requiring the Superintendent of the Western and Atlantic Railroad to charge uni form fates on freight and passenger trains.— Lost. > ‘ A bill relieving Mrs. Lippet, of Worth coun ty, from double taxation. Lost. A bill preventing stock trespassing on the lands or crops of others. Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary,- - * A bill changing the lines between the coun ties of Gilmer and Pickens. Laid on tbe table for the present. Ablll preventing obstructions being placed ’ in certain creeks in Wilcox and Pulaski conn ties. Passed. A bill repealing an act creating ileus on steam saw mills for timber furnished. Lost. A bill preventing obstructions being placed in certain creeks in White connty by mining companies, or other persons. Lost. A bill for tbe encouragement of agriculture in this State, giving good credit to planters and apeciOa liens on their crops to merchants. Re committed to the Committee on Judiciary. A bill amending the charter ot tbe Macon and Western Railroad, increasing its capital stock to two million dollars. Passed and trans mitted to the Senate. Mr. Barclay gave notiee that he would more the reconsideration of the bill referring to liens on steam saw mtlis. A bill changing the lines between the coun ties of Berrien and Irwin, Passed. A bill Incorporating the Americas Manufac turing Company, making the capital stock one million of dollars. Passed and transmitted to tbe Senate. A bill remitting tbe tax of Stewart connty for 1869, for the purpose of building a jail. This is a reconsidered bill. Laid on the table. The rules were here suspended to take up a resolntion from tbe Senate, appointing a jeint committee to investigate expenditures from the public Treasury since the last session. Adopted. Mr. Anderson—A resolution making two ses sions per day for the House after Monday next. Mr. Hudson spoke in favor of the resolution.- Mr. Bryant thought it best to have ody one session per day. Mr. Shnmute warmly advocated -the adoption of the resolntion. Mr. Anderson thought, unless the Legisla ture did something to redeem itself it would become a by-word of reproaches in the land, aud offered as an excuse for introducing the resolution, a decent respect for the opinion of mankind. Mr. Flournoy said something about Socrates and hemlock. Mr. Bryant spoke again. Previous question called for and sustained Rales were not suspended. Mr. Tumiin—A resolution inviting tbe ladies and gentlemen of Atlanta to attend the iectnre of Mr. C. W. Howard, which takes place this evening in tbe House of Representatives.— Rules suspended and resolution adopted, Mr. Scott, of Floyd—A bill incorporating the Vann’s Valley Manufacturing Company, first reading; also, a bill incorporating tbo Etowah Canal and Water Works Company, first reading. A till amending section 4813 of the Code Os Georgia, first reading. A bill to incorporate the town of Kingston, in tho county of Bartow, first reading. Mr. Anderson—A resolution authorizing the cterk to appoint such sub-clerks as may be ne cessary. Rules suspended, and resorption adopted. ■ w ' House adjourned. Friday, January 29,1869. SENATE. The Senate met this morning pursuant to ad journment, and was opened with 'prayer by Rev. Mr. Adams. Roll being called, and a quorum present, the Secretary read the Journal of yesterday. Mr. Speer moved that the resolution of Mr. McArthur he reconsidered, and amended the resolution—That a committee of one from tbe Senate and two from the House be appointed to inquire into the terms of the contract of the State with Messrs. Grant, Alexander & Cos., aßd other parties, for the employment of peni tentiary convicts; whether the' convicts are humanely treated, and the terms ot the con tract complied with. Reconsidered and referred to the Committee on Penitentiary. A message yesterday from the Honse an nounced that a bill had passed that body to ap point a committee to visit sections where dis order is reported to prevail, and investigate the same, and report what proceedings should be instituted. Senate concurred. Mr. Hungerford was appointed from the Senate. BILLS ON THIRD BEADING. Mr. Lester—A bill changing the time of bold ing the Superior Court of Bryan county.— Passed. Mr. Wooten—To authorize agents and attor neys at law to make oath to plets in certain Passed. Mr. Hinton —To allow W. J. Avery, of Meri wether, to peddle without license. Laid on tbe table for tbe present. Mr. Smith—To designate who are liable to road doty. Passed. Mr. Cindler—To amend sectlou 8651 of Ir win’s Code. Lost. Also, to regulate fees ot clerks of Superior Coasts In certain cases.— Lost. Also, to fix fees of ordinaries la certain loses. Lost. Also, to fix fees of sheriff* in certain cases. Lost. Also, to Uke down evi dcnce in certain cases in phonography. Passed. Mr. Smith, of the Tth—To create tbe office of Bute Geologist and define duties of-Mte aame. Lost. M -a* Mr. Andersoa-r-To protect planters iq the 6ale of fertilizers. Passed. Mr. Anderson—To create the.offioe of State Geologist and define the duties of the same, how elected and salary.. Laid on the tnbte. Mr. Speer—To punish pefties for removing partnership fences. Laid at* the table. Also, a bill changing the time of holding the Supe rior Courts of Clay. Passed. Also, a bill in corporating the North Georgia Mitring Com pany. Passgd. Tbe rules-Jr ere here suspended to hear reso . lotions. Mr. Holcombe—To tender n seat on the floor of the Senate to Dr. Greene, of the Lunatic Asylum. Passed. HOUSE BILLS OS THIRD READING. To authorize the ordinary of Stewart connty to draw his w irrant on the treasurer of said county for fees due officers or courts—amend ed, provided they do not.extend beyond June, 1865. Laid on the table for the present. A bjll creating a State Geologist, defining his .duties, and Salary of the same, was taken from the table and referred' to the Judiciary Com- Btittee. - —: '' u RESOLUTION. Mr. Brock—That a seat on the floor be tend ered Hon. Joshua Hill'. Passed. BILLS ON FIRST TRADING. Mr. Speer—To amend seetion 789 of the Code of Georgia. Mr. McCutchen—To amend an act relative to parties having claims against the Nashville aud Chattanooga Railroad. Mr. Welch—To .ameud section 889 of Irwin’s Code. ’ . - Mr. McArthur—To incorporate the Georgia Male and Female Life insurance Company. Mr. AndersOn—To create anew county from Troup and Harris, called Wiosted- Mr. Nunnally—To amend the act incorpora ting the city .of Griffin—relative to voters. Mr. Richardson—To change street in Daw sonvillc. RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Sqeer —That the Committee on the State of the Republic take into consideration the ex tension of the right of suffrage to females in this State. Mr. Holcombe—That Mrs. Stowe be sent for to instruct the committee. Mr. Hungerford—Ail amendment that Hor ace Greeley be requested to come before the Committee on the Sfftte of the Republic, and address them on tho subject of female suffrage. Mr. Brock thought the right of suffrage suf ficiently extended irow. He spoke very com plimentary of the females of the State; thought them abundantly intelligent to vote, and com petent to act for the best interest of the State; yet he thought the ladles did not desire it, nor had the time come to extend the right of suf frage to them. Discussed by Messrs. Hungerford, Speer, Adkins and Brock. The resolution was lost, c Mr. Nudnally—That the ordinaries of the ounties of Spalding, Jasper, Morgan and Pnt nam be authorized to raise a certain tax. Mr. Brnton—That a committee of three be appointed to inquire and report what sums ot money have been paid by tbe Georgia National Bank for interest on the daily ‘balances of the pnblic money deposited thereto, and if any has been paid, to whom and for whose account, and if none has been paid, whether any is to be, and to whom, and for whose account. HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING. To make it penal to hunt with fires at night to Brooks and Randolph. Committed. To build a branch road from Kingston to Van Wert, to be the exclusive property of the State. Referred lo tbe Committee on Internal Improvements. To define the duties of notaries public, jus tices of the peace, and lor other purposes. Re ferred to Judiciary Committee. To change the time of holding courts in the Coweta Circnit, Referred to Judiciary Com mittee. To authorize the Governor to make certain contracts with certain railroads, relative to convicts in the penlteoiiary. Referred to Com mittee on Internal Improvements. To protect the lives of citizens ot this State. Referred to Committee on the State of the Re public. To abolish lien judgments in this State. Re ferred to Committee on Judiciary. The Senate adjourned. HOUSE. House met at 10, a. m. Prayer by the Rey. Mr. Clond. Journal read and confirmed. Mr. Barclay moved to reconsider the bill, . lost yesterday, repealing an act creating liens on steam saw mills. Messrs. Barclay and Hail, of Glynn, spoke for, and Messrs. Rawls and Phillips against a reconsideration. Previons question called for and sustained, and motion to reconsider lost. Mr. Sanssey moved to reconsider the bill ap propriating money to the State Agricultural Society. Motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Flournoy—A resolution discharging at onee all pages, guards, assistant doorkeepers and assistant messengers of the House. Mr. Bryant opposed the resolution, and thought the proper way to retrench a reduction ot the per diem of members. Rules suspended, previous question called for and sustained and the resolution adopted, Mr. Hall, of Glynn—A resolution appointing a committee of three to examine whether it be safe tor the Legislature to continue their ses sions in the Operatic Capitol. Rules suspended and resolution adopted. On motion of Mr. Williams, of Morgan, a message from the Governor, embodying the re port of the State Lunatic Asylum, was read. BILLS ON THIRD BEADING. A bill to incorporate the DeSoto Manufactu ring Company, making capital stock two hun dred and fifty thousand dollars. Fifth section stricken out and the bill passed. A bill for the relief of Wm. L. Watersoa, sheriff of Clayton county. Lost. A bill changing the time for holding the Su perior Court in the Sonthem Judicial Circuit, and providing for the drawing ot Juries for the same. Passed. A bill relieving from jury duty forty mem bers of the Watchful Fire Company of Cuth bert. Passed and transmitted to the Senate. Mr. Price—A resolution that the elerks who were employed at last session be first sent be fore the committee appointed to investigate their qualifications for clerical duties. A bill authorizing the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer to the amount of $4,450, to pay for artificial limbs famished to maimed soldiers. Passed. A bill changing section 1045 of Irwin’s Code. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Rainey—A resolution tendering thanks ; to those railroads which have given free pass | age to members.ef the Legislature. Rules sns ’ pended and resolution adopted, j A bill making it penal for owners of billiard ’ tables and ten-pin alleys to allow minors to play. First reading. A bill for the regulation of the practice of dentistry in this State. First reading. A bill exempting certain citizens of Amerieus from militia and jury duty. Passed. A bill allowing William Green, of Paulding, to peddle without license. A bill relieving Wm. Johnson & Son and George Lewis, of Upson connty, from taxes. A bill appropriating a fund of $10,00& for the burial of the Confederate dead. Mr. Hudson moved to strike oat SIO,OOO and insert (2,500. Motion adopted. The yeas and nays were called upon the mo tion to indefinitely postpone the bill—yeas, 92; nays, 19. So the motion to indefinitely post pone prevailed. The committee appointed to examine the Operatic Capitol reported that they regarded the building as perfectly safe. Report taken up and adopted. Mr. Hudson—A resolution requiring toe Treasurer to pay to the Uoiveraity of Georgia a sum of money for the education of Indigent and maimed soldiers. Rales were not im pended. The House adjoimed. j
