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“ERROR CEASES TO BE DANGEROUS, WHEN REASON IS LEFT TO COMBAT IT.”—JEFFERSON.
PROPRIETOR.
NEW SERIES, VOL. 2.
ATLANTA, GEO., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1858.
NO. 4.
€1k Intelligencer.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18,1858.
Llndief'i Pump.
Die attention of our readers lias already been
irooted to tlio superiority of these Pump*,
’hey can be seen on Whitehall Street, up
tairs, opposite Shackleford’s Auction Store,
hose Pumps are far preferable to the ordina-
Puiup, Ling capable of forcing -water to
a v height desired, and not liable to get out
order. If yon lirad a- Tump, call and ex-
mine for yourselves. It will bear inspection
well as testing.
Washington llnll.
Not having vet removed our land y to this
tv, wo have been for a few days stopping
ith .1. J. Thrasher, of the above named fto-
I. The courtesy of the clerks, the prompt
tent ion of the servants, and last, though not
as( of the merit of the establishment, the
unptuous faro always on tlio table, has ren-
red our stay with “Cousin John'’ quite
rceable. Travellers will always find Mr.
■rasher tlie same frank, jovial kinsman,
adv to oblige and determined to do right. If
iev will stop at the Washington Hall tor a
ek, wo venture the prediction that they
ill get to calling him Cousin John before
leave. V.
r.cn»eof tiic title Rond.
Wo understand that a proposition has been
ade by responsible persons, to lease the
ate Road, at the rate of $1525,000 per an-
Rcasonable and plausible as the propo-
ii>n nmy scum, we are decidedly opposed to
acceptance. YVe have lor a long time been
ler the impression that the Road when freed
run debt under proper management, wonld
iv into the State Treasury $500,000 per an-
imu. We arc still of the same opinion,
l consequently we are opjx>sed to any
ensure by which tlic State of Georgia and its
■pie. are to he deprived of the benifitsof tin;
at work, wliicli has l»een built up at such
large outlay of money, and for which the
pie of the $tatc have been so heavily taxed,
’he time lia* now arrived when the benelicial
esults of this great enterprise are about to be
•ttlised. and to thrust this great boon from us
this time, wonld we < oneeive.be the height
folly. Gov. Brown in his late message,
reposed to risk bis whole private fortune, that
he road tor a series of years will pay $300,-
00 per annum. We do not consider the pro-
sitiou by any means’ a desperate ono. His
xecllency takes no risk really in this offer,
i while there is a fair prospect of this work
ing into the State Treasury even S300.000
annum, wo are opposed to its passing into
ther hands
Tlic Stntp Treasury.
Weare indebted to the Hon. Jared I. \V hita-
. Senator from Fulton county, for n copy of
Report of the Treasurer of the State of
ng in, for the fiscal year, just closed, and
other important documents. 15y the
Hsurer’s Report it appears tiiat tlie assets
verv kind on hand a year ago, added to the.
:ipts since that time amount to $1,201.-
.2'.'. that tlie payments for the same pe-
xl have been $745,480,04, leaving a balance
$455,918,C5 on hand. The Public Debt of
e.State on tlio 20th Oct. last, is set down
the Treasurer at $2,(530,500. The receipts
the year 1859, are estimated at $013,000;
« expenses at $471,150. In the items ma-
g up the estimates of the receipts into the
asury for next year, the Treasurer has
pier committed a palpable error, or very
ich under estimated the receipts from one
[>ortant source—we mean the nett earnings
the State Road. This lie puts down at
[>0,000. for tlio year. We are at a loss to
iceive how Mr. Trippe could have commit-
such an error. in the very teeth of Gov.
bwn’spledge that it would pay $300,000 j
r annum ami the offer of Messrs. Collins &
to lease it for $325,000, How Mr. Trippe
a explain this we arc at a loss to perceive,
th this exception the report is highly sutis-
tory, and very creditable to the excellent
r why presides over the State Treasury.
The Stale Road.
We took occasion yesterday to speak in
ms of disapprobation of tlie prop •silion to
se the Stato Road to a company of private
iividuals. To-day we publish the Bill in-
iuced for the purpose of consumatiug this
icme, also the proposition of the corporators
10 offer to relieve the State of the burden of
naging this great work. The bill itself,
pears very fair upon its face, and everything
>ks plausible. The parties who propose to
into this contract are men of well known
jponsibility, and of extensive reputation ns
aucicrs, and we have no doubt, that in
eir hands, the prolits of the road would be
glil v remunerative. But wo are as much
posed as ever to seeing this work pass be~
jnd tlio control of the people of Georgia.—•
»i liclievo that it can l* made to pay morn
ian Messrs. Coll ins A Co., proffer to give for
and the people of Georgia arc as much en-
;led to the benefit of such an increase, ns u
ivate corporation. In addition to this, the
[>ud wi# built bv tlie whole people of the
ntc ; designed to develope the vast resources
the Cherokee country and to contribute to
e prosperity of other works of internal im-
oveiuent. Should the Western & Atlantic
11 Road become either temporarily orper-
unently, the property of private individuals,
c objects and aims of its .construction above
inded to might Iks in a great measure l'rus-
ited. Hence we sav let well enough alone ;
t the road remain ns it is, the property of the
ate.
Removal of the Penitentiary.
Tlie enemies and envier* df Atlanta, on read
ing the above heading, we presume will take
it for granted, that we have started out to write
on article in favor of removing the Penitentia
ry to this place. Oh yes, say they, every thing
in tlie way of State favor, must go to Atlanta!
This class of our readers will be disappointed
for once. We arc not going to advocate any
such movement. But we are in favor of the
removal of this institution from its present lo
cation. Dip walls and buildings are in a di
lapidated condition, and the necessity is im
posed upon the State, of rebuilding it at its
present location or somewhere else. In 1855,
we think it was, an act was passed authorizing
the removal to the Stone Mountain, but by
some hocus pocus, or other management of.
unknown character, a part of tlie act. was lost,
mislaid or destroyed, and the whole project
failed. We arc among the number of those
who doubt whether the location of the Peni
tentiary in this city, would enure to the gen
eral benefit of our citizens. It might promote
the interests of some, but at the same time it
| would bo inimical io tlic great body ofourmc-
j chunics—a large and useful class of our popu-
! lation. A large portion of the peoplo of Alil-
lcdgevillc have long deemed it an injury and
nuisance to that place, and have been, and are
yet anxious to get rid of it. It Is a matter of
importance to the people of tlie State, that it
should be located at some place whore tlic con
victs can be more profitably employed, than
at its present site. The Stone Mountain or
some other location convenient to granite,
timber, and other raw material, and on some
of our grout thoroughfares, would bo- an advan
tageous change, and wonld no doubt result
greatly in favor of the financial affairs of that
concern.
[From the Daily Federal Uukm.J
Georgia Legislature.
SENATE.
Saturday Morning, Nov. 6th, 1858.
The Senate was called to order by the Presi
dent, at 10 o'clock. After the journal was
read, on the call of the counties,
Mr. Arnold introduced a bill to
line between Henry and DeKalb.
Mr. Woodworth, ofCarroll, a bill to alter the
'tion of the 3d Article of the Oonstitu-
free and full expression of every Representa
tive on this floor. Having heard, however, of
the expression of donbts from various quar
ters as to tbe legality and constitutionality ot
the organization of the House of Representa
tives, and for tlie purpose, of precluding va
rious questions that may arise, ami relieve the
doubts and conscience of every member of this
hange the j House, I now tender to the House my.resig
nation as Speaker of tlie House of Representa-
lst Sc
tion.
tives, in order that the House may be re-or
ganized.
At the request of Mr. Hardeman of Bibb, the
Mr. Bloodworth, of Pike a bill to collect in- ) resignation was withheld for the moment.,
terest on open accounts. Also, a bill to alter ; Mr. Kenan hoped the speaker would with-
th© law in regard to the notices of Insolvent | draw his resignation and let the .House pro-
Dcbtors. i cccd as it was doing. He hadwaived the no-
Mr. Brown, a bill to regulate the granting j tice he had given yesterday, and should raise
of license to retail spirituous liquors. j no question as to the legality of our present
Mr. Fields introduced a Resolution that tlie j organization, which by the way, be bad never
Senate refuse to pass any bill incorporating ! doubted.
Churches, Camp-Grounds, &c. ! Mr. Irwin of Wilks agreed fully with the
Mr. C 'terry—A bill to organize a new coun- ] gentleman from Baldwin and entertained no
te from riandolph and Stewart. ,L " ■'■■oatitnf.innal-
Mr Harris, Jof Meriwether—A Resolution
asking Congress to pass a law, establishing a
national armory in Georgia, somewhere on
the W & A Railroad, or anywhere else they
may see fit.
Mr. Hill, of Harris—A bill to allow free
persons of color, or slaves, bail oil the same
terms as if they were white persons. And in
case they are without counsel, the court shall
appoint ono that is suitable.
Mr. Harris of Worth—A bill to increase the
salaries of Solicitors of the State.
Mr. Josey—A bill to change the county lines
betweu Spalding and Butts.
Mr. I’aiue, a bill to limit the practice and
pleading in this State.
Mr. Riley of Lumpkin, a bill to amend the
Od Sec. of 1st Art. of the Constitution ; mak
ing the elections of members annual.
Mr. Stubbs, a bill accompanied by a propos
ition to lease the W & A R R of the State, at
the price of $325,000 per annum, to be paid
doubt that ihe House was constitutional
ly organized. He hoped that tbo speaker
would reconsider his intimation to resign aud
that the House would proceed to buisness un
der its present organization.
Mr. Bigham of Troupe, said that inasmuch
as in the remarks submitting his resignation
Dawson county, to make additional returns
of poor-school children.
A bill to change the times of holding the
Superior Court of Glaseock county, and to
legalize the same.
A bill to increase the salary of the Superin
tendent of the 5V. k A. R. K.
A bill to repeal an act preventing non-resi
dents from hunting and fishing in this State.
Amended by Mr. Hart by omitting tlie coun
ties of Glynn, Liberty, Chatham, McIntosh,
Camden and Bryan. As amended the bill
passed.
Mr. Harris of Worth, from the Committee
on New Counties reported a bill recommending
its possage, tojorganize a new county from
Henry audFayette to be called Butler coun
ty, tlie county site to be at Jonesboro'.
Mr. Johnson of Fayette amended bv tilling
certatn blanks ill the bill. Mr. Whitaker by
altering the county in some respect.
A memorial was then read, signed by about
1,500 voters of the twocounties. Mr. Wil-
coxon, ot Coweta, said he was opposed to the
presage of the bill, on the ground that there
was no necessity for the county. He hail
uhderstood. from good authority, that a great
many of the names were not voters of the
county, and some were even fictitious. He
was opposed to cutting up the old counties,
tiie speaker had referred to the remarks made I and building up Jonesboro, at the expense of
by him on yesterday, and seemed to base his I the county sites of Henry and Fayette. Mr.
action to a considerable extent, on wlmt ho j Johnson, of Fayette, said that the petition
had said he felt it due the Hon. Speaker, to j had been before the Senate for a whole year,
himself and to the House, that he should say and it was now too late to raise such an ob-
he did not mean his remarks to have any per- ! jection as to the names of the signers of the
sonal application. That so far as his own opin- j peiition. He thought a majority of the pen-
concerned lie did not consider our j pfe of both Henry and Fayette were in favor i t v . Passed
Treasurer to pay to the Mt. Vernon Associa
tion certain moneys, &c., was ruled out of or
der, when lie introduced a substitute in nearly
or quite tlie same words—it was also ruled out
of order.
Bill* Read Third Time.
-To allow persons to contract for money at
any rate of interest. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
Pending the discussion upon tlic adoption of
a resolution, appointing a committee to exam
ine into and report upon a site for the erection
of a Penitentiary, provided it should be re
moved, the House adjourned to 3 o’clock this
afternoon.
Monday Arnatxoas.
After calling tire roll, the House proceeded
to the unfinished business of the morning.
Upon tlie call of tho yeas and nays, tlie
House failed to adopt the resolution. Yeas
59, nays 77.
Bills Third Reading.
To alter the time of holding election of coun
ty officers for the several counties in this State.
Withdrawn.
To regulate and dispose of free persona of
color.
Made tlie special order for Thursday next:
To repeal an act to render certain the pay
ment of teachers of poor school children. Re
ferral to Committee on Education.
To repeal an act changing the county lines
between Cass and Gordon and Murray.—
Passed.
Eor relief of Annie Carroll, of Fulton conn-
present organization illegal. He did hot of the bill. He then presented the advantages
deem that the question of organization could 1 tf ‘ th< * <'itiz©n« of th« «*>»• ro a^.-^a
affect the validity of acts. Dio previous
proceedings of the House was equivalent to e-
l> Tim AAnctUnfSnn vMnivPQ tilt"* SPll-
ate to elect by ballot.
It says the House shall elect its speaker and
does not add bv ballot. He had in liis previ-
monthlv in advance, into the T reasury of the | ous remark, once alluded to doubts entertain-
State, signed by the following capitalists of [ ed by many members and by them expressed
the State, Messrs. Elam Alexander, H. B. ‘ ‘ ’ 1 ’
Jour-
■est o*
JyT’ The following, from tho Maoon
nal & Messenger," is equal to the
“Punch
"Do Beats sum their Ilonxs ? ' -We refer
the Administration party to t ho election re
turns from Pennsylvania, for a solution of
this long mooted question.
Pennsylvania, by a combination of Black
Republicans and disaffected democrats, seems
to have aimed a blow at the horns of old Buck;
but wc are of the opinion that tho old adage
in his case will prove true—-“Die older the
Buck the stiffer his horns.”
la-nwr or the State Railroad.
Meases. T - toes.—I notice that a bill ban
bn introduced into tlie State Legislature to
ise the State Railroad on certain conditions
certain individuals.
Without taking up the room in your paper
discuss the leasing question, which in my hum-
p opinion never has, never can and never
11 be made to work in any other way, than
the ruin of tho interest a Stato may have in
e property leased, allow mo to say that
c introduction of this measure in the Legis-
tnre is a bold step, and if sanctioned by the
gislature will prove to bo the eap-stono of a
stem, a monoply that will fasten up tbe peo
e of Georgia, a vassalage more galling than
s ever endured under the Great Barrens by
i people of any part of Europe. I may ask
>m in your paper to sav something more
Kiting such a measure. CDRUDS.
vsPAPEit Change.—J, T. Taylor, Esq.,
sposed of his interest in tho North Geor-
mes, and resigned the Editorial chair to
Rodgers, of Palton. Troup is a capital
fellow, an excellent editor, and we regret
^arture from the editorial corps.—Couri-
tataman.
Prlm-ipla Non Homines.
Under ibis caption the Atlanta Intelligencer
says :
“Wo wish that our cotemporaries of the op
position Press had the sagacity to perceive
that ours is a party organised and designed to
carry out great ‘principles,’ and not to ad
vance the interest*; ol particular 'men.' "
Vo can assure our friends of the Intelligencer
that wc fully appreciate tlic designs of democ
racy, and readily admit that it has been emi
nently successful in carrying out ns principles
without regard to men, or the country. We
would therefore recommend that they adopt
the following mol to in place of tlie above cap
tion—' ‘Softs prindpia —Sant Homines.'' Angli
cised—“without principles—without men.”—
Ha\ ing carried out their small stock of princi
ples, the menace incontinently carrying them
selves out of democracy, which is now reduced
to seditious and antagonist factions.
We clip the above front the J uiced &>■ Mes
senger of 10th inst. It hears the car marks of
our cotemporary, Brother Knowles. Il he
could unstring himself a hit. and let himself
down a little from that lofty eminence of par
ty acerbity with which his pen has been
tinctured l'or several years past, we opine that
lm would not have said, that the Democratic
Party is “Srtns principia,” Sans Homines,'
which being interpreted means, "without
principles,” “without men.” Brother K.
certainly ought to know, that the Democratic
Party is a party of well defined principles. It
never goes into n political light without laying
down a platform of principles, so plain,
“that "the wayfaring man. though a tool,
need not err therein.'’ As for being without
men our cotemporary is certainly wide of the
mark. The misfortune with the Democratic
party has often Wen that it had too many men.
Along its pathway may be seen the poiltical
graves ol'Van Buren and others of small ercali-
ber, who in this connection shall be nameless.
Brother Knowles has certainly committed a
great mistake which wo trust he will take tlie
jarliost opportunity to correct.
Downing Htll Nursery.
A catalogue of tho “fruit and ornamental
trees, &c., cultivated and for sale by Peters
Harden. & Co.,” has just been laid upon our
table. Wo are highly gratified with tho suc
cess of this enterprise. In the advertisement
of the catologue we rend that :
"Afewyearsftgo.no ono behoved that our
Southern Apples would keep throughout the
Winter ; that lino Pears could he grown at the
South, or that the Peach season could be ex
tended more than three months. Now we
have native Southern Apples that will keep
perfectly sound and sweet until the earliest
varieties ripen in May ; delicious Pears that
will keep throughout tbo Winter ; and Peach
es ripening in regular succession from June to
tho middle of November.
Wc hope that this company will continue
to meet with abundant patronage. Tlie pres!
ent Proprietors have greatly enlarged their
Nursery by adding to it “upwards of two hun
dred acres. for the purpose of testing and pro
ving Fruits.” Every man ought to try to
render his home attractive and comfortable,
and he can do much to accomplish this result,
by gathering around It, a choice selection of
"fruit and ornamental trees and flowers.”—
A home blessed with these surroundings, has
something refining and cheerful in its influ
ence. We learn to look ou all its natural or
naments. as familiar friends and if after years
of absence, and many a hard fought battle in
tlic groat warfare of life, we are permitted to
return again to the loved old home, where
our parents raised us, liow our hearts leap for
joy at the prospect of cooling our care-worn
brows in tlio same shades, where we spent
many a pleasant youthful hour and feasted up
on the delicious fruits of tlie surrounding nur
series and made many a beautiful boqnet, for
our, as we then thought, more beautiful sweet
heart! “Home, sweet home.” how sweet that
homo of ours, embowered with lucious fruits
and lovely flowers ! How our hearts sadden
when we leave it, and how indcllibly ou mem
ory's page, is all its scenery written ?
“Tis?sld that exiled from her Eden bower*,
Fair £ve, regretful, plucked a luft of flowers ;
Which, os its fading colors caught her gaze,
Might wake the- memory of those happier days,
When her puro heart had uot yet learned to’sin,
And human care found no abode within.
Wo too have had our Eden, 'ncath whose shade
Our childhood sported and our young foci strayed ;
Aud many a flower that bloomed those bowers among.
Thence plucked, iu memory's hallowed shrine la hung.
And though that Eden we may walk no more,
Nor breathe the fragranco that its breezes boro :
Yet there fond tokens, though their hue,
Those happier days and brighter scones renew
And thus a hallowed influence still impart,
To soothe the passions nnd refine the heart..,
V. •
A Homo without a girl, in it, is only
half blest; it is an orchard without blossoms,
and a spring without a song. A house full of
sons is like Lebanon with its cedars , but
daughters by the fireside are like roses of Sha
ron- v
Troutman, Lewis 'i'umliu. flobt. Collins, Tha-
deus Holt, of Macon, also, Messrs. J. L. Mus-
tain. and Jas. Dean.
Tliis bill provides that uo Bank, no corpora
tion and no one except a Georgian shall sub
scribe for the lease, and incorporates the YY n;
AKli Co. Mr. Cone moved that 200 copies of
the bill be printed for the use of the Senate,
which was agreed to.
Mr. Thomas of Gwinnett, a bill to incorpo
rate tho Gwinnett Manufacturing Company. -
The bill includes individual-liability of Stock
holders.
Mr. Whitaker ot Fulton, a bill to incorpor
ate the Rail Road City Bank. Also, a bill to
aid tlie construction of the Air-Line II. Road.
Bonds to be endorsed to the amount of $7,-
000.
Mr. McDonald, offered a resolution request
ing the Committee on Penitentiary, to report
by bill, or otherwise, on the removal of the
same.
Mr. Y'oung of Irwin, a bill to compel owners
of land iu Irwin, to return the same in said
county.
The following Committees were then an
nounced by the Chairman, as standing Com
mittees:
Committee on Privileges nnd Elections -
Messrs. Arnold, Ward, ltobinson of Laurens,
Cooper, Webb, Wileoxou and Holcombe.
On Petitions—Messrs. Hill of Harris, Lock-
heart, Carlton, Mattox, Bloodworth ofCarroll,
and Donalson.
On Enrollment Messrs. Briscoe, Strick-
lnud, Reynolds, Crowder, Paine, llixon and
Fields.
On Journals- -Messrs Knox, Stubbs. Mor
rell, Shropshire, Arnett, Young of Union Mc
Donald and Wilcher.
On the State of tlie Republic —Messrs Whita
ker, Brown, Tucker, Billups, Ward, Young of
Union, Dawson, Fields. Briscoe, Spalding,
Gliolston, Morrell. Tison. Slaughter, Thomas,
Gibson and Cone.
On the Jtidiciery— Messrs Tucker, Stubbs,
Banks. Mounger, Hill of Harris, Slaughter,
'Whitaker, McConnell, Gibson, Paine, Thomas
and Colquitt.
On Finance —Messrs Guerry, Johnson of
Fayette, Smith of Hancock. Reynolds. Shrop
shire. llill ol’Harris, Loeklieart, Castleberry,
Hammond. Bush, Byrd, Griftiti of Twiggs.
Price, Griffin of Calhoun and Paine.
On Internal Improvements—Messrs Cooper,
Strickland, Atkinson, Jameson, Bartlett,
Hill of Troup, Robinson of Talbot, Browning,
McDuffie, Dawson, Knox, Stubbs, Colquitt and
Banks.
On Public Education and Free Schools—
Messrs Mallard, Carlton, Price, Roberts of
Cobb. Billups, Fambro, Stewert, Stokes, 'Wil
liams of White-and Graham.
On Banks—Messrs Ward of Butts. Johnson
of Fayette. Spalding. Knox, Josey, Gibson.
Stubbs, Marshall, Hams of Worth, Pope.
Edmundson, Harris of Merriwether, and Ar
nold.
On new comities and county lines—Messrs
Harris of Worth, Hammond. Johnson of Fay
ette, Fields. Adams, and Bozeman.
On the Penitentiary—Messrs Gliolston,
Thomas, Griffin, of Twiggs. Browning, Drake,
Bryan, Hill of Sumter, Jarrald, Crowder, Dar
den. McDonald, Westbrooks, Stubbs, and
Price.
On tlio Lunatic Asylum—Messrs Hill of
Troupe, Young of Union, McDuffie, Guerry,
Carle ton, Smith of Hancock, Mathews. Briscoe
Hart and Rumbie.
On the Military—Messrs Cone, Beall. Gra
ham. Adams of Elbert, Harris of Worth, Gor
don, Felton, Neal. Robinson of Laurens, Hays
Johnson of Paulding, Turner and Riley of
Lumpkin.
On Printing—Messrs Mounger, Fambro,
YVcst, Overstreet, Reid. Smith, of Jefferson,
YVilliams ofTcrrell, Bennett, Treadwell, Bul
lard, McRea, Fain and Griffin of Calhoun.
To Examine Physicians—Messrs Y'oung of
Union, Cochran, Hill of Troup. Mathews and
Gordon.
On Deaf aud Dumb Asylum—Messrs Coch
ran. McGuire. Bloodworth. of Pike, Webster, i
button. Pope. Roberts, Sheppard, Billups, 1 ’ K ’
Riley of Taylor, Collier, Darden and Hill of
Harris.
On the Institution lor the Blind—Messrs
Stubbs, Harris of Merriwether, Mathews, YVil
liams of Berrien, Arnett, Walker. Neal, YVebb,
Ashly, Stafccr, Atkinson and Tate.
On Amendments to the Constitulion-Messrs
Fambro, Cone, Gibson, Slaughter, Strickland
and Colquitt.
Auditing Committee—Messrs Reynolds,
Young of Union, Arnold, Cone, Brown nnd
Josey.
Engrossing Committee—Messrs Paine, Ar
nold, Colquitt, Gholstou. McRea. Walker,
YVilliams of Terrell, Bloodworth of Pike, Knox
Young of Irwin and Graham.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday
morning at 10 o'clock, after giving leave of
absence for a few days to the following Sena
tors: Hon. J. E. Ward, Mr. T. P. Stubbs and
Mr. Morrell, of Effingham.
to him—and that if he had entertained
doubts as to the constitutionality of our pro
to tlie citizens of the new.oountv to be derived
from the passage of the bill. He did not see
why the Senator from Coweta, should inter
fere, it was not his county ! Mr. Reynolds,
of Newton opposed the bill, he was opposed
to new counties any how, lie was opposed to
the cutting up of the counties of the State.—
He hoped the bill would not pass.
Mr. Paine remarked that ns he had voted
for this bill at the last session, lie did not feel
disposed to oppose it now, if it had merit in it
ceedings lie should though in the minority, | then, it has now. that he was opposed to ma
, ^ n . I kill** 11PW roimtip* hi if trmilil
have upon the assembly at the House, exepre-
sed them at once.
Messrs Kenan and Milledge held that the
present organization of the House involved no
constitutional question. Tim House alone be
ing the judge of its organization.
Mr. Irwin was called to the Chair, and Mr.
Kennun moved that the House proceed
with its business under its organization of
Wednesday last, which was unanimously a-
dopted ; aud the Speaker, in accordance with
the sense of the House, resumed the Chair
BILLS PASSED.
The bill to relieve John aud Rebecca G reene
of Bibb county was passed, and transmitted
forthwith to the Senate.
To establish a board of education for Lin
coln eounty. Passed.
To confer certain powers on certain persons
therein named. Passed and transmitted to the
Senate.
To aid and encourage the Elijay Railroad.
Made the special order of the day for Monday
week—Two hundred copies to lie printed l'or
the use of the House.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Kcnau of Baldwin, the bill recommend
ed by the Senatus Acadetnicus, to provide for
the educat ional interests of tlie State. Diis
bill proposes to set apart $4,000,000 as a per
manent education l'uud. This includes the
present Poor School Fund. It appropriates
$200,000 to Franklin College and $50,000 each
to Mercer University, Oglethorpe University
Emory College, and the Military Institute.
Each is to educate annually, one young man
for each two hundred dollars of interest motl
ey tho endowment yield. This will educate
annually 140 young men. The Inferior Court
of each county is to select the beneficiaries
under this act. Every young man 60 educa
ted, is to enter into bonds to teach so many
years in his county, as ho may have been so
supported at school, &c. Referred to Judiciary
Committee
The following gentleman were added to the
Standing Committees of tlie House :
On Petitions—Mr. Brantley ofYY'are.
<Jn Consolidating Bills—Yfr. Lazcnby of
Warren.
On Judiciary—Messrs. Colquitt, Gordon and
Cook.
On Finance—Mr. Jackson <>(Y\'arren.
On Banks—Messrs. Colquitt, and Heard.
On Enrollment—Mr. Sweatt.
On Journals—Mr. Webb.
On Military affairs—Mr. Donuiny.
On Manufactures—Mr. Colley.
On Agricultural and Internal Improvement,
Mr. Harris of Glynn.
On Public Education—Messrs. Allan and
Hendry.
On State of the Republic—Mr. Smith.
On Penitentiary—Messrs. Edwards and
Fulhnore.
On Public Printing—Mr. Logue.
On Lunatic Asylum—Mr. YVest.
Mr. Spray-berry of Catoosa—To make uni
form the decisions of tlie Supreme Court of
the State.
Mr. Schley of Burke—To define the age at
which free persons of color shall cease to be
minors.
Mr,Z5oggess of Carroll—To change the name
of Herschel LaFayette Brantley.
Mr. Currinton of Dade—To amend an act
authorizing trustees of Ternton Academy to
sell certain property.
Mr. Fortner of Emanuel—To lay off and or
ganize a new county from the counties of Lau
rens, Washington and Emanuel, to be eull<*i
Johnson county.
Mr. Brassell of Fayette—To incorporate
Gaulding lodge No. 315 F. A. M. of Fayette
county.
Mr. Westmoreland of Fulton a memorial
which were referred to a special, committee.
Also a bill to alter an act Incorporating the
Georgia Air Line R. R.
Mr. Harris of Glynn—To lend the aid of the
State of Georgia to the Macon and Brunswick
king new counties, hut would vote for this.
• *n the passage oft-he bill, the yeas were 73,
nays 37, and the bill was passed;
Mr. McDonald of Ware, wished the Resolu
tion in regard to the Penitentiary, to be refer
red to the Judiciary Committee. " Mr. Whita
ker ofFulton, opposed the motion. The Reso
lution was referred. During the reading of
the bills 2d time, Mr. Y\ r hitaker of Fulton,
moved to refer the bill incorporating the R. R.
City Bank, to the Judiciary Comittce. Mr.
W. A. Harris, of Worth, suggested its refer
ence to Governor Brown, which brought tlie
House down.
HOUSE.
Saturday Morning. Nov. Oth.
Alter the call of the roll and reading of the
journal, the Hon. Speaker said:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives : I de
sire to make a statement to the House that
may be distinctly understood. Before the
meeting of the General Assembly, I had a
conference and free consultation with the
President of tlie Senate the Hon. J. E. Ward,
relative to the rights and duties of the officers
of tbe General Assembly.
YY'e agreed fully as to our rights and duties
of the line of conduct proper to be pursued,
which was to proceed to pronounce to tbe or
ganization at the respective Houses over
which we presided, unless some objection was
made. I proceeded to announce at the open
ing of the session, that the House of Rep
resentatives, being organized, had convened
for the second session of the Legislature, and
were ready to proceed to the dispatch of busi
ness ; no objection from any quarter being
made on Friday, yesterday, a resolution hav
ing been offered requiring tlie re-organization
of the Committees of the House being under
consideration and tlie organization of the
House having been called in question, the
Clerk of the House sent to tbe Senate Cham
ber for me when 1 was in session with the
Senatu6 Acndemicus. I came in nnd took the
Choir about the close of some remarks made
by tie gentleman from Troup (Mr. Bigham.)
I did not hear and understand some remarks
which I was afterwards informed he made, of
which remarks, however, I have no intention
of complaining, having no objection to the
This bill provides that after the bona fide
subscription of $200,000 by indiridval stock
holders, the State shall endorse the bonds of
the company for $7,000 per mile.
Mr. Lewis of Green, to provide for the erec
tion of a new Penitentiary at its present, or
some more eligible site,
Mr. Hopkins of Gwinnett, to remove ob
structions in the Chattahoochee River.
Mr. Allan of Habersham, to lay out a new
county from the counties of Hall, Habersham,
and Jackson—no name proposed.
Mr. Findley ol Lumpkin, to regulate Sher
iff’s, Coroner’s, &c., advertisements. To l>e
advertised in the nearest public Gazette.
Mr. YVebb of Milton, to compensate Grand
and Petit Jurors of Milton county.
Hillyer, to compel the Banks of this State
to comply with the conditions of the bill
passed at last session, legalizing their suspen
sion.
Mr. Pickens, of Pierce—To authorize Jacob
Collins to peddle without license.
Monday Morning, Nov. 8th.
Tbe Senate was called to order pursuant to
adjournment by the Hon. YV. M. Brown of
the county of 'Marion, who on taking the
Chair, thanked the Senate for the honor con-
fered .upon him at itsllast session. He would
endeavor to proceed with impartiality.
It being the regular order for third reading
of bills the following bills were read a third
time and acted upon :
A bill to allow the Justices Courts of Lee
and Sumpter counties to commence their sit
tings on Friday and sit for two days if necessa
ry.
Mr. Bloodworth of Pike, said he was opposed
to the passage of the bill on the ground that
he had introduced a general hill covering the
whole grouud. He opposed local legislation
where it could be prevented.
Mr. Hill of Harris said that the gentleman
did not understand the bill, it was to change
the times of holding the Inferior Court, Aw
bill does not comprehend such a state of facts.
Mr. Ward of Butts said he was opposed to
local legislation ovhen it could he obviated by
a general bill. Air. Slaughter of Dougherty
thought it a local bill and ought to pas*.
On motion of Mr. Gucn-y of Randolph the
bill was laid on the table to bo taken tip at
any time.
A bill amending amending 'acts regulating
tavern and retail license in this State—
passed.
A bill to change the lines between Macon
and Sumpter. Passed.
A bill to require the Justices of the Peace of
HOUSE.
Mondy Morning, Nov. 8,1858.
Bills Introduced.
Mr'. Kenan, of Baldwin, to alter 1st section
or the 3d article of the Constitution.
Also, to appropriate the nett earnings of the
Western and Atlantic Rail Road, to tlie pay
ment of tlie debt of the State, and to the reduc
tion of the taxes of the peoplo.
Air Lockett, of Bibb, for the support of the
pupils of the Georgia Assylum for the blind.
Air. Embry, of Carroll, in relation to the ju
risdiction of Justices of the Peace, reusing
their jurisdiction to tlie amount of $100.
Mr. Boggess, of Carroll, to aid in construc
tion of the Savannah, Griffin, and North Ala
bama Rail Road.
Air. Neal, of Cass, to compel grand jurors
to return all offences which came under their
knowledge for six months prior to the sitting
of the Court for which they are sworn as ju
rors.
Air. Spray berry, of Catoosa, to increase the
power of Ordinaries of this State.
Mr. Roberts, of Cherokee, to alter the road
laws relative to warning hands, so far as re
lates to Cherokee county.
Also, to define duties of overseers of roads
in said county.
Mr. Aw try, of Cobh, to amend an act rela
tive to the exemption of certain projierty from
sale.
Also, to amend the laws relative to the
Poor School Fund of this State.
Mr. Heard, of Dawson, to provide for the
compensation of grand aud petit jurors of Daw
son county.
Also, to consolidate tlie offices of tax collec
tor aud receiver of tax returns in Dawson
county.
Air. AIcAfiee, of Forsyth, to allow justices of
Forsyth county to sell the public academy of
slid county.
Also, to change t he time of holding Superior
Court l'or 6aid county.
Air. Westmoreland, a' petition, referred to
the committee on petitions.
Air. Pruitt, of Franklin, to incorporate Del
ta Lodge, No. 140, F. and A. AI. of Franklin
county.
Air. Westmoreland, to give State aid to tlie
Ga. Air Line Rail Rond.
Air. Lewis, of Green, to abolish the public
execution of criminals condemned to death in
this State, and to provide for their execution in
private.
Mr. McConnell, of Gordon, to amend the
charter of the town of Calhoun, in Gordon
county.
Also, for the relief of Melissa A. H. Booker,
of Gordon county.
Air. Barrett, of Gordon, to amend the road
laws as far as relates to Gordon county.
Mr. Allen, of Habersham, to incorporate
trustees of a Baptist camp-ground in Halter-
sham county. .
Air. Hardy of Jackson, to prevent liens of
judgments for a longer time than six months.
Mr. Hughes of Liberty, to allow Tax Collec
tors to assess property when they are satisfied
that the owners have given it In at too low a
valuation.
Mr. YY'ilkes, of Lincoln, to add an addition
al section of the constitution of this State.—
This bill requires that no county line shall be
altered and no new counties mode without a
vote of two thirds of both branches of tlie Gen
eral Assen^lv.
Air. Davis of Alarion, for tlie relief of widows
of intestates. Also, to point out the manner
in which witnesses residing out of this State
shall establish certain deeds, instruments, &c.
Also, to repeal certain parts of the tax acts of
1852 & 3.
Air. Owen of McIntosh, to make the elec
tion of nieiitbers of tiie General Assembly an
nual.
Mr. Fannin, to regulate the duties of the
several Judges in this State. No judge shall
sit on any case in which he lias been employed
as counsel, or lias any connection, whatever.
This includes Judges of Supreme Court.
Air. Price of Pickens, to make school Dis
tricts. and appoint a school Superintendent,
&c\, for Pickens county. Also, to change the
line between the counties of Gilmer nnd Pick
ens.
Mr. Smith of Towns, to create and set apart
a permanent School Fund tor this State.
A bare synopsis of this and the following
bills would occupy so much space that we for
bear. They, with their kindred bills, are
each iu the hands of tho appropriate commit
tees, and when the committees report, as
they will soon do. a bill, it will be printed en
tire.
Also, a bill to amend the laws in relation to
tax defaulters, tax upon Bank Agencies in this
State, tax upon lottery offices and the ticket
venders of the same. To alter the oath of Tax
Collectors, &«., &c.
To repeal part of an Act establishing District
Courts in this State.
Mr. Powell, to allow Constables in any IHs-
trict to levy executions in any other District
in his county.
Air. Grovenstien, of Effingham, to extend
the jurisdiction of Justices of the Pence.
Air. Lewis of Hancock, to compel Judge* to
write out their instructions to Juries, &c.
AIv. Holden of Taliaferro, to regulate tlie
laws in relation to insuring property, &c.
Air. Irwin of YY’ilkes, to increase the salaries
"of Attornies and Solicitors General in this
State.
To repeal an Act respecting the trial of
-slaves by the Superior Courts.
Also, relative to the division of property by
Guurdians, Administrators, &c.
To vest life-estates, &c.
Relative to the issuing of executions.
For the employment of auditors in certain
For tlie relief of YY. M. Reese, Ex’r, &c.
To amend the laws establishing the Supreme 4
Court of this State.
Air. Kendell’s resolution allowing the State
To amend an Act incorporating the Atlanta
Medical College. Passed.
In relation to establishing deeds, records,
&o., which have been destroyed by fire or oth
er casualties. Passed
To amend 11th Sect. 4th Art. of the Consti
tution. This relates to the emancipation of
slaves. Referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
To repeal the Act requiring two concurrent
verdicts to grant a divorce. Referred to tiie
Judiciary Committee.
To amend the several acts in relation to the
assignment of dmver. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
To amend an Act to protect the estates of or
phans. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
To appropriate money to the Medical Col
lege of Georgia. Referred to select commit
tee.
To amend an m t prescribing the manner of
legitimatising and adopting children. Passed.
To require Justices of the Peace in this State
to give bond and security for the iaithful per
formance of tiieir duties—laid on tlie table for
the balance of the session.
To add an additional section to the Penal
Code of this State. This bill punishes all who
circulate abolition documents with confine-
i ment in tlic Penitentiary, uot less than one
nor more than Id years, or lines them uot less
than $2,000 nor more than $4,000—referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
Bills Introduced.
Air. Price of Pickens, to alnflish the Georgia
Penitentiary. To be abolished after the 1st
day of January next—appoints a committee of
three to meet a similar committee on the part
of the Senate to digest a penal code for this
State.
The House adjourned to 10 o’clock to-mor
row morning.
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Tuesday AIorsixo, Nov. 9th. 1858.
The Senate was called to order by Mr. YY".
AI. Brown, of the county of Marion, President
'protein, at 10 o’clock. Tlie Journal was read
and ou the call of counties, and first reading
of bills. Hon. P. H. Colquitt, in the Chair.
'Mr. Adams introduced a bill to raise the
bonds of Constables in this State.
Mr. Bartlett. A bill to make uniform the
laws in regard to criminal trials.
Mr. Billups. A I all for the releif of Air. Dy
er.
Also a hill to make legal and valid all acts
as to Executor, of Geo. Harris of Mississip
pi.
Air. Briscoe. A bill in regard to garnish
ments and attachments.
Mr. Bozeman. A bill to incorporate the
town of Hawkinsvilie In Pulaski county.
Mr. Browning. A bill to amend an act in
corporating the A. A Gull' R. R.
Air. Rryan. A bill to change the line be
tween Wayne nnd Glintt.
Mr. Donalson, A Dill to change the lines
between the counties of Ware and Pierce.
Air. Edmonson, A bill to alter the laws in
regard to liens and judgments.
Mr. Fambro, A bill to regulate tbo prac
tice in the Supreme Court, and define the lia
bilities of stockholders in joint- stock Compa
nies.
Also a bill to abolish the usury laws. No
rate specified ; 7 per cent to be understood,
Mr. Fields, A bill to add a portion of For
syth county to the couty of Milton.
Air. Guerry, A bill to regulate judgments in
law. To prevent fraud on Executors, and Ad
ministrators.
AU. Hill of Sumpter, A bill to amend an
act incorporating the city of Americas.
Also a bill to incorporate the ('otton Plan
ters Bank and Loan Association. Capital
stock $5,000,000, to l>e situated iu Macon.—
Privilege of extending to $10,000,000, to com
mence operation on the subscription of $3000,-
000. On motion 150 copies ordered to be
printed for tiie use of the Senate.
Air. Holcomlte, a bill to change the time of
holding tlie Inferior < 'otirt of (iherokee coun
ty-
Also a bill to define the lines <>l the disricts
in Cherokee county.
Mr. McDonald, a bill to incorporate die
town of Waresboro.
Mr. AIcDuffie, a bill to regulate the tavern
license and retail license in Wilcox county.
Also a bill to add a section of YVilcox county
from Irwin.
Mr Mounger, A bill regulating the issuing
of commissions,
Air. Dawson, A bill to alter the law in re
gard to morgages in this State.
Air. Paine, a bill to auicd an act exempting
certain property from levy and sale, adding
certain other articles therein mentioned, in
cluding $100 worth of provisions, 1 gun or ri
fle, bed and bediug, family bibie and family
libarv, to the amount of $100.
Also a bill to define the powers of the Su
preme Court of tiiis State to reverse its own
decisions, making it necessary for the concur
rence of all of the Judges to reverse m decis
ion.
Air Roberts, a bi/1 to cltauge tiie line be
tween Cobb and Cherokee comities.
Also a bill to incorporate the Atlanta. West
Point and Colnnibus Telegraph Company.
Also a bill to iiiorporate the Bank of Mari
etta. capital stock $100,000.
Mr. Arnett, A bill for the releif of YV. S.
Ruck ley.
Air Riley, of Lumpkin, a bill to make addi. j
tional returns of Poor School children
Air. Slaughter, a hill to alter the
ment laws, making the attachments, not ex
ceeding $30 returnable to the Justices Court.
Also a bill to change the time* of holding
the Inferior Court of Baker and Aiitcheil coun
ties.
Also a bill to provide for the collec ting of
certain debts.
Mr. Smith of Jefferson, a bill to compensate
the Jurors of Jefferson county;
Mr. Strickland, a bill to amend the Penal
Code, making robliery by open force punisha
ble with death.
P. H. Colquitt, President, pro tern being ap
pealed to, made the following decision : The
Senate cannot entertain the bill, founding his
decision on the 2d sec. of an act approved Feb.
2d 1854.
Mr. Whitaker withdrew the bill for the pur
pose of introducing it.
By tlie way Mr. Colquitt makes a fine of
ficer and is a credit to his county and to the
State.
Mr. Young of Union, a bill to authorize the
Governor to appoint a State Geologist.
Mr. Billups, of Morgan, after it had been an
nounced that the roll had been called, and the
3d reading of the bills was in order, moved to
suspend the regular order for the purpose
of taking up a House bill, which was agreed
to.
A bill for the relief of John and Rebecca
Green, of Bibb county, from penalties of biga
my, which was read the first time*
Mr. Drake was added to tlie committeo on
the Asylum for the Blind.
Air. Briscoe was added to the committee on
the Penitentiary.
Mr. Mvllard of Liberty was added to the
committee on the Lunatic Asylum.
Leave of absence was granted to several
Senators.
Bills Rmil Third Time.
A bill to amend acts incorporating the city
of Alilledgeville. Passed.
A bill to authorize (ffias. A. Eagerton, to
Peddle without licence. Amended by making
the provisions of the biii applicable to Decatur
county alone. As amended, it was jtassed.
A bill repealing an act to exempt certain
Road bands in Camden county, from Road
duty. Passed.
A bill to authorize tlic 411 Dist. Justices
Court of Hall county, to sit for two days if
j necessary. Air. Bloodworth, of Pike, ottered
I a substitute to allow all the Justices
| Courts of this Stute to sit for two days, if neces-
I sarv. The substitute was accepted. Air. Gib-
I son of lliemond. stated that the bill was in a
j crude state, and he wished it referred to the
i Committee on the Judiciary. On motion the
| bill was referred.
j A bill, to collect interest on open accounts
j the same as if they were liquadated demands.
| On Alotion, the bill was referred to the Judi-
j ciary Committee.
A bill to incorporate tlie town of Camilla,
I in the county of Mitchell. Passed.
I A bill to regulate tavern and retail licence
j of tiiis State. A debate of more titan an hour
! resulted on the reading of the bill. The lie-
port of the committee of the whole House, was
agreed to, tbe bill recommitted and amended
by making the provisions of the . bill apply
only to Elbert and Marion counties. Repeated
motions were made to adjourn until 8 o' cloak,
9 o’clock, 9A o’clock, 10 o’clock, but nil failed.
Mr. Harris, of Worth, said that he ifate willing
to remain here if the members would dispose
of tlie bill, but lie was unwilling to remain
and hear the dry debate which was to no
purpose. <)n motion, the bill was laid on tlie
table for the present.
Air. Wileoxou, on motion, was added to the
J udiciary Committee.
The Senate adjourned until 1<> o’clock
to-morrow morning.
Bills Introduced.
Air. Hardy of Jackson, to establish a sys
tem of schools in this State, and to provide for
tlie same.
Alt-. Isjwis of Hancock, to compensate cer
tain persons therein named.
Air. Irwin of Wilkes, to re-osganize tiie Asy
lum for the deaf and dumb.
Also, to incorporate the Cott: n Planter’s
Convention of this State.
Air. Smith ofTattnal, to refer the abolition
of the Penitentiary to tlie legal voters of the
Stotc, at the next general election.
The following bills of Senate were read for
the first time.
For tlie relief of Lawson Cody. &e.
To repeal an act to prevent lion-residents
from hunting, fishing, &.C., in tiiis State.
For relief of Mrs. M. F. Newner.
To establish anew county out of Fayette
and Henry j-ounties.
To alter attd amend certain portions of the
Constitution.
Air. Bigham offered a resolution requestin
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
to use their influence to have certain moneys
refunded which Georgia had paid out for mili
tary services, &c. Referred to committee on
.Military affairs.
A resolution of tlic House for tlic establish
ment of certain mail routes, ns amended la
the Senate, was passed.
Leave of absence for a few days was granted
Mr. Gordon of Chatham.
A number of House and Senate hills were
read a second time.
The House adjourned to 91 o’clock. A. M.,
to-morrow.
YVedncsday Aliening, Nov. 10th.
Third rending of bills being in order the
following bills were read and acted tqion.
A bill to alter the 1st section of 3d art of the
Constitution. The committee on Judiciary
returned the bill to the Senate with the re
commendation that it do not [tass.
Tiiis bill contemplates the abolishment of
the Supreme Court.
A bill to alter the law in regard to-noticesof
insolvent debtors. The Committee on Judi
ciary offered to amend by inserting tbe words
to advertise in the paper iu which the Sher
iff advertises. Also amended by Mr. Harris of
Merriwether l>y making the bill not applica
ble to causes in suit at the present time, to
make its action pros[>ective. The committee
reported in favor of the passage of the bill
as amended. As amended the bill was pas
sed.
A bill to allow bail to free persons of color
at:d slaves, and to compensate counsel for the
same. Amended by the Judiciary Committee
by inserting certain conditions.
Mr Harris of Alerriwether offered an amend
ment to make the operation of tlic law pros-
pective.
Air Ward of Butts spoke in favor of the
amendment : the Senate ought to l>e very
careful indeed in passing laws of this charac
ter.
Mr Pojto offered a substitute to tlie amend
ment of Mr Harris of Merriwether, making tbe
lien of the Attorneys prospective In its nitra
tion, which was agreed to.
On motion the amendment of Mr IV] k- was
agreed to.
Air Bloodworth offered an amendment re
ferring' the fees of Attorneys to three tree-hol
ders of the county. Lost.
On tiie passage of the bill Mr Reynolds of
Newton said that he had yet to learn that a
jury could not find a just verdict without tin*
assistance of counsel. He had always noticed
that owners were apt to run their negroes off.
and to employ counsel that would assist the
guilty negro to escape. There was no neces
sity for the law. It was in his county a
great difficulty to get n slave even to trial.
&e.
Mr Whitaker said that he was in favor of
attach- | the hill. Attorneys were compelled to serve.
or rather custom Intuitd them to serve, and
should they hot l»e paid for their services. As
to tiie hanging of live or six negroes in Lil>er-
tv, he left it to the people of that county to
say what they thought was right on the sub
ject.
Air Bloodworth of Pike, offered an amend
ment permitting tiie eourt to hail the prison
er if the master would become the principal
security, not otherwise.
Air YY'hitaker of Fulton, moved to amend
hy inserting the avoids “at the discretion of
participated—as it was rather personal in Its
character we will not attempt to report what
was said.
On the calling of the Yeas aud Nays, th*
yeas were 40, nays, 67. So the bill was lost.
The Senate adjourned until 10 o’clock to
morrow morning.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIY'ES.
Wednesday Morning, Nov. 10.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
After the usual formalities, the House procee
ded to business.
Mr Irwin of YVilkes presented a communi
cation from Mr Speer resigning his office iw
Clerk of this House. On motion the resigna
tion was received, and Mr Shropshire of Floyd
was unanimously appointed Clerk of this
House.
Bills lnlroduredi
Mr Kenan of Baldwin, to curtail the pow
ers of the Supreme Court iu crhniual cases,
&c.
Also to pay for the consolidated index of
certain Public Records, &c.
Mr Schley of Burke, a resolution that all
bills intending to make new counties be ac
companied by a map or diagram, ic., of the
same—adopted. *
Mr Boggess of Carroll, to change the lino
between the counties of Carroll and Haralson.
Air Fulmore of Cass. To authorize YY' 0
Harris a minor to exercise certain privileges,
Also to organize a new comity from the
county of Cass.
Bills Introduced.
Air Roberts of Cherokee, to incorporate
the Scott Mining Company of Cherokee.
Mr Aw fry of Cobb, to amend eertain por
tions of the Constitution.
Mi Gay of Colquitt, to change the line be
tween i tiie counties of Thomas nnd Colquitt.
Mi Smith of Coweta, for the relief of Benja
min AI Bigby.
Air Curenton of Dade, to appropriate money
to the Inferior Court of Dade county.
Mr Powell ot Decatur, to compensate Justi
ces of the Peace of Decatur county for return
ing the iHM>r children of said county.
Air Merchison of Haralson, to consolidate
the offices ot Tax < 'ollector and Receiver iu
Haralson county.
Air Domiiny of Irwin, to change the line be ■
tween Irwin and Wilcox.
Mr Alarslial I of Houston, to carry into effect
certain Acts in relation to divorces.
Air Alintz of Jackson, to repeal certain acts
in relation to tlie Supreme Court.
Air Gordon of Chatham, a resolution giving
the use of this Hall to Hon. H. YV. Stiles this
evening to address hi* fellow citizens. Adopt-
Mr Little of Jefferson-, to compensate the
sheriff of Jefferson county.
Air Findley of Lumpkin, to authorize tlie
State Treasure!' to make certain advances.
Air Fannin of Morgan, to authorize the Geor
gia Railroad to build a branch to Eatonton.
Air Price of Pickens, to expedite proceedings
upon Lends of sheriffs, constables and other
officers.
Air Edwards of Schley, to alter the line of
Schley county.
Also, to appropriate money to the reform
Medical College, at Macon, Ga.
Afr Milledge of Richmond, to alter the 8th
sec. 4tli division Penal Code.
Mr Rolierts of Scriven, to repeal the 1st sec.
of the Penal Code, in relation to vagrancy.
This bill proposes to punish vagrancy with
public whipping.
Air Crittenden of Spalding, to point out
the mode of collecting newspaper accounts;
editors allowed to collect their claims at the
point of delivery.
Air. Sprayberrv of Catoosa, to allow aliens to
purchase, hold and dispose of real estate.
Air. Bigham of Troup, to provide for the sale
of two thirds of the AVcstern & Atlantic Rail
Road.
Also, to amend the 4th act. of the Consti
tution, and to provide for a permanent school
fund.
Air Cannon of YY’ayne, to prevent the use of
any Latin Phrases in any of the Legislative
Acts of this State.
Also, to compel persons owning lands in
this State to give in said kinds in the county
where they lie.
Mr Irwin of YY’ilkes, a resolution to allow the
Governor for the time being to cast the vote
of this State in all meetings of the Atlantic and
Gulf Railroad Company.
Air Holden of Tailiferro, for the better reg
ulation of negroes and free persons of color iu
tlie town of Crawfordvilie.
Air. Alintz of Jackson, a resolution authori
zing the Governor to furnish certain books to
the officers of the several counties and districts
of this State, which have not yet been furnish
ed.
B ills Passed.
To explain the true intent and meaning of
the acts manumitting slaves, amended by Air.
Colquitt of Baker. As amended it was pas
sed.
To require persons who wish Railroad or
Bank charters to give notice of their intended
application for said charters in two of the Ga
zettes published at the Capitol, for five months
prior to the meeting of the General Assembly.
Mr Hardeman opposed the passuge of the
Bill. He said it is not our business to dictate
to future Legislatures. Tiiis Bill will lnyi nul
lity. ami he should vote against it.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Bills Passed.
To allow parties to contract for money at
any rate agreed on.
The report of the Judiciary Committee was
adverse j to tlie [sassage ot this bill.
Air. Bell of Campbell hoped the report of
committee would not lie agreed to.
On motion to recommit to tiie Judiciary
Committee, Mr. Irwin of YY’ilkes said money
was not a commodity as a horse, a mule or
other article of merchandise.
Mr. YY’ilkes said, if this bill proposed to*
make men [my their contracts, he was in favor
of it in [Mo.
On motion of Air. Smith of Coweta, to post
pone indefinitely, the yeas were 71, nays 71.
Tbe Speaker voting in the negative the bill
was]>o*t]Killed indefinitely.
To ensure the speedy collection of money
due on executions. The committee reported
a substitute.
To alter that portion of tlie Constitution
requiring two conenrent verdicts to grant a
divorce. *►-
The Judiciary reported a bill in lieu of this
which was lost. Ayes 9 nays 121,
A communication in writing was received
from the Governor, through ids secretary.
Air. McComb.
To amend an act protecting the estates of
orphans. Passed.
Tlie communnication from the Governor
was read recommending the jnirehase of cer
tain lionds due by certain Rail Roads to the
Georgia Penitentiary. Refer*,! to the commit
tee on finance.
To add an additional section to the
Penal code of tiiis State. This bill proposes
to punnisb any one who circulates abolition
I looks, &c. Lost.
Adjourned to 10 •> clock. r A. At. to-morrow.
Also a bill amending the Penal Code mak
ing burglary at night punishable with death.
Mr. Tucker, a bill for tlie relief of Lavard
Kryun from his executorship.
Air. YY’arthen, to repeal all head rights laws
so far es Regards the county of YY'nshington.
Also, for the relief of Amanda C. Hourwuy.
Also, a bill to incorporate the YY'asliingtoii
rifle-men*
Air. HairiSjOf Worth, a bill to repeal the
act, making the offices of tax collector and re
ceiver one office in Worth, and provides for
the sepeation of the same.
Afr. YY’hitaker ofFulton, a bill to alter the
law in regard to scire facias.
Also, a bill to change the county line* be
tween Fayette and Fulton counties..
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating
tbe Grand Lodge, Knights of Jerico, in this
State.
Also, to ehauge the name of Sarah Thur
mond to that of Sarah Booth and for other
purpose*.
Some debate arose on the question of the
powers of the Senate to entertain suoh a bill
I’ourt.”
On motion of Air Hill of Harris, the bill was
referred to a committeo of three. That com
mittee areAIessrs. Hill of Harris, YY’hitaker
and Colqhitt.
The debate was exciting and some parts of
it very eloquent, especially the speeches of
Air Slaughter ancl of .Mr Hill of Harris, in re
ply to Mr. Reynolds in regard to employing
attorneys.
The Senate adjourned until throe o'clock
this afternoon.
To’CLOCK, p 111.
Tlie Senate met.
Air Smith of Hancock, moved to suspend
the rules for the pui-|iose of third reading of a
bill to incorporate the Washington High
School—agreed to.
A bill to lay out a new county from the
counties of YValker and Chattooga, called
Echols. On the passage of the bill a violent
debate arose, in whichsomepersonalities were
made use of.
Messrs Gordon, Shropshire and Cochran
Dentil of n Former Citizen*
Col. Thomas N. Hamilton, for manv years
a prominent, and highly respected citizen of
this town, departed this life on Sunday night
at the residence of his son-in-law. A. P. Dear-
ing, Esq., in tiiis place. The deceased had,
for some years previous to his death, resided
in Columbia county.— Th». Watchman.
HP Some tavern jokers hailed a clergyman
in Nashua, N. H., the other day. with a re
quest that he would settle a dispute among
them. “YY’liat about?” said he. "Tell me
how old the devil is ?” they answered.' ‘Keep
your own family records, gentlemen keep your
own family records,” said he; and the fellow
who said that lie could ‘head off the Minister,’
went in and treated.
Vfwqwptr Consolidation.
Washington, Nov. 10.—The YY'nshington
States, published iu tiiis city, and the South,
published at Richmond, Y’irginin, were con
solidated to-day. The paper will be published
in this city and lie edited by Roof.r A. Pryor ;
and will be devoted to the defence of no per
son or clique, but will advocate sound Demo
cratic States Rights doctrine. - • >
YY’hv should a gailbr always know
o’clock it is ? Because ha is iumfi going
