Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-02-10
HOUSE-ArrERNooS SESSION.

ing on Mr. Cavitts amendment in lieu of the origin
al bill, on which point of order had been raised
as to whether it was a rider or not.
Mr.. Buford stated what was the actual form of
the bill at present. being such as it came from the
hands of the Bank Committee.
Mr.. Cavitt appealed from the decision of the
Chair this morning, ruling his amendment out of
order and the House sustained the decision of the
Chair.
And Mr.. Cavitt moved to strike out the enactng
clause; and Mr. Lamb opposed the motion, and gave
his reasons at some length; to which Mr.. Cavitt re-
Piled if Banking ON County Bonds were not al
lowed, he did not wish it to be allowed on Bonds
Of Corporations.
Mr.. Smith, of Davidson, thought that was not
sufficient reason to destroy the whole bill
Mr. Cavitts motion to strike out the enacting
clause was lost; and after verbal amendment by
Mr.. Bailey, the question was taken on the bill as
amended and it passed third reading-ayes, 35 /;
noes, 49,
The bill to amend the Memphis and Somerville
Turnpike Charter, passed.
The bill to amend an act to define cases in which
the State may be taxed with costs-referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The bill to extend the Corporate limits of Chat
tanooga; passed.
The bill to define the duties of landlords aud
and tenants. The Judiciary Committee reporting
adverse to the bill
Mr. Harris, the mover of the bill, made some re-
marks and on motion of Mr.. Mathis the bill was
laid on the table.
The bill to reclaim oyerhowed lands in Lauder
dale, Dyer, and Obion passed.
The bill to repeal the act declaring Rutherford's
Fork Of Obion river navigable; passed.
The bill to amend the Homestead Law, &c.
Mr.. Bulen, by request, explained the object of
the BILL being to restrict the app lcaton OF the law
to obligations arising after registration of the Home
stead-not beforehand the bill was rejected.
The bill to consolidate the Offices of Entrytaker
and Surveyor of Henry county, passed.
The bill to prevent law suits, indefinitely post
poned. H4E
The bill to change the line between Cannon and
DeKab counties, passed. 90
The bill to reduce costs in Circuit Courts, inGe6
ntely postponed.
The bill to continue the organization of Mem
phis and Lagrange Railroad Company, for the pur
pose of winding up its affairs, passed.
Mr. Wood, of Hardeman, asked and obtained
leave of absence until Monday for Mr.. Cowart
The bill to incorporate Grand Hill Cemetery, and
for other purposes, passed
The bill TO change the line of Williamson and
Rutherford counties, passed.
The bill for the benefit of the town of Dover,
passed.
The bill for the benefit of minors, with a verbal
amendment by Mr.. Cook, passed as amended
The bill to charter Tullahoma and Southern Rail
road Company.
MMr. Sykes wished to ask if the language of the
bill did not involve grant of State aid.
Mr.. Mabry of Warren said such was not the
intention; and,
Mr.. Hawkins offered proYiso to that effect
which was agreed to, and the bill passed.
The bill to prevent certain officers of the State
from recovering extra pay.
Mr. Stewart moved its indefinite postponement
Mr. Hebb explained his motives in introducing
the bill He dsclaimed any intention of casting
reflections on the present officers Of the State; he
belived they were honorable men; but he did
not wish to see charges brought against the State
for extra services which were properly part of the
officers duty their salaries were sufficient without
extra pay.
Mr.. Lamb offered an amendment excepting from
the effect of Mr.. Hebb's bill, official duties for
which compensation is provided by Statute.
Mr.. Clemens opposed the bIll
And Mr.. Stewards motion prevailed and Mr.. /
Hebb forthwith moved to reconsider the vote, and /
the motion was taken up and the vote being taken /
the House refused to reconsider
The bill to incorporate the Shelbyvile Male High |
School, passed.
The oil to amend Eaglevile, Unionvile and /
Shelbyville Turnpike Company's charter passed
The bill TO prescribe the manner of serving pro-
cess on Railroad Companies; passed.
The bill 10 amend the charter of Shelbyyle:
passed.
The bill to transfer to the Governor the powers
Of the Inspectors of the Pententary; indefinitely
postponed SKIS = !
The bill to incorporate the Marion Collegiate In
'titute passed.
The bill to change the line of Rutherford and
Cannon, amended by Mr., Mcknight and by Mr.
Wood, OF Cannon, and passed
The bill to change the line of Hickman and Maury;
passed.
The bill to incorporate the Porter Fire Arm Com
,any; passed.
And the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-
morrow. .t.-ls r.-