Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
LEGISLATURE OFMIssIssIPPI.
JAcKsoN, Jan. 9th. 1888.

Senlsd and two thousand copies ordered 70 be prn-
led. Afer some lme spent on the orders Of the
day, the Senate proceeded N classify the members
Iron new districts. Those Of the 6st class hold
their seats iOr TWO ysars, the seCOnd for four.
lst cAss.-BeH, Boyd, Brown, Dease. Marshall
RsYhurn.
"a. CIaa.-Augustus, Ives, Kyle, Mathews,
Walker aud Walton.
Several local oils were considered, Of no interest
OyOur readera
In the House, the principal part of the day was
consumed IN the discussion Of resolution introdu-
dueed by Mr.. Sanders Of Holmes, 10 instruct our
Senaton and Representatives in Congress to vote
for the re-estabishment ofa National Bank, which
was finally laid on the table. The debate was ami
mated, and called out several fine speeches; num-
Der Of petitions, resolutions and bills were introduce
cd. and referred to appropriate committees. One
by Mr.. Butler to incorporate the trustees of the
Presbyterian Church OF Columbus
"WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.
In the Senate, Mr. Grayson introduced bill to
divide the State into three chancery districts and
appoint two vice chancellors. Should this bill be-
come law, il will be Of great convenience to sui.
tors. who seek an adjustment of their claims in this
court Mr. Kyle introduced bill for the more e(.
ketual suppression Of gaming II lays tax on all
keepers ofbilliard tables and imposes severe penal
ties on keepers of gambling shops; il will undoubtej-
y become law. There is also project on foot to
tax AZ retailers Of spirituous liquors one hundred
dollars each, the money to be applied TO support and
educate The poor
In the House, Mr.. Ruff, from the select commit.
Tee on the boundary line, &c., reported bill for
the permanent establishment of the line between
Mississippi and Tennessee, as defined by the Com.
missioners b. A. Ludlow, d. w. Lovely and W.
Pctrie. long discussion took place on the bill to
attach portion ofths county of Rankin TO Scott,
which passed to It's third reading. A bill to chsnre
the name of Neshoba county to that of Knox and
the scat Of justice to be called Knoxville was intro
duced also 10 establish the tenth judicial district,
70 Be composed Of Wilkinson, Adams and Jefferson.
By Mr.. Ghmer To define the duties Of Assessors
and Collectors ofState and county taxes.
An animated discussion took place on resolution
introduced by Mr.. Williams Of Kinds, requesting
the judiciary committee to inquire into the expcdi-
cncy Of drafting general law in regard to the In
corporation Of academies and churches. Several
gentlemen took part Mr.. Ports of Kemper por-
trayed In glowing colors the dangers to be appre.
hended from uniting church and State and looked
upon oil interpretations Of this kind with Jealous
eye. The resolution was not agreed to. Mr..
Jones introduced bill relative to empannelIing u-
rors in capital cases.
THURSDAY, Jan. II.
In the Senate, Mr. Green introduced bill to In.
corporate the bank Of Wanenton. The bin to a.
mend the charter of the Ponlotoc and Aberdeen
Kali Road and Banking Company, has been under
consideration. The memorial 10 Congress relative
% steam-boat navigation was adopted A consider
able portion OF the time OF tho Senate for three dave
past, has been spent on bill requiring the Judges
ofProbate Courts in this State to hold their courts
on the FIRST Monday in ca Oh month throughout the
Stats.
In the House, among the petitions presented, was
one from the citizens Of Sharon, Madison county,
praying for the location Of the State University At
that place. offering $4,000 as bonus, provided the
Legislature will grant the prayer. petition was
presented from Col SAINT, Gwin requesting .he
State to advaace sum sufficient to enable him to
complete his map of tho State.
The House then took up the resolution relative to
an election Of a United States Senator. COL Har.
ley wished the matter settled, as but little business
would be transacted until this subject was disposed
Of Mr.. Phillips moved that the 22d of January be
substituted instead OF the time previously fixed apon,
and on this motion long and able discussion took
place, and the resolution was adopted by vote of
40 to 20. The election 10 fiji the vacancy OCCASION
ed by the resignation Of Judge Black, will therefore
take place al that time. Judge Trottcr is said to
be the only democratic candidate, and as the demo-
Gratis have decided majority in both houses, he
will undoubtedly be elected. The remainder Of the
sitting was spent on the orders the day.
FRIDAY, Jan. II.
IN the Senate, the bill to compel the Judges Of Pro-
bate to hold their courts on the first Monday in each
month was discussed at length, amended, and re-
committed for the consideration of the Senate. A
great number ofprivate bills were introduced and
acted upon; but none Of any particular interest to
the people of our Seetian Of the State.
In the House, after the presentation of two peti-
lions, one ofwhch was from Col. Thos G.. Bewett
Of Columbus, asking Of the legislature the same pri-
vleges which has been granted BY the board of Po-
lice ofLowndes county, relative to the bridge which
he has constructed across the Luxspcllah The
petition will undoubtedly be granted, as reward
for his unparalleled enterprise and energy Mr.
Amat Of Natchez, introduced bill providing for
call ola Convention to form new Constitution.
Mr. Williams Of Kinds, moved its rejection, DR..
Hancock hoped the gentleman would withdraw his
motion. The people had right to be heard, as all
power emanated from them, and he had cause to
regret that objections should be urged on its first
readinO. there were defects in Tho nvesen ror.,;,