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


nient, to incorporate Masonic Female High
School at Blountville; which was adopted, and the
bill passed second reading
The bill to encourage the manufacture OF railroad
iron, was taken up; but before voting on it,
The Senate took recess until q O'Clock.
ST .ECLIE u H0USE-MoRNIsc Session. s
1 THURDAY, Feb. 8, 1854.
The Speaker called the House to order at nine
o'clock. -..ts
Mr. Ode moved a call of the House, and de-
maEded the ayes and noes on the motion, which
prevailed-ayes %, noes 20; and the call was or
dered, when it appeared that 20 gentlemen were
absent
Mr. Hebb moved to send the Doorkeeper in
search of the absentees.
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to dispense with further
proceedings on the call, which was agreed to.
By this time, quorum being present, the jour
nal Of yesterday was read after which
Several reports from Standing Committees were
received and the bills reported on will take their
place on the calendar
Mr.. Ellis presented petition from citizens Of
Granger; reading dispensed with and referred to
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Smith, Of Davidson, presented petition
from Nashville Fire Company, No. l, in relation to
a lot for their engine house. Read and referred to
Bank Committee.
Mr. Bailey introduced a resolution in relation to
the Governors last message on the issuance of
Railroad Bonds; disappearing the action of the
Governor in the premises and instructing the At
torney General institute suit for the recovery of
the bonds ss
Mr. Temple-A resolution on the same subj ect,
sanctionng the issuance OF bonds and declaring the
obligation OF the State to pay the same
Lies over under the rule.
A., A ~I,,+;o,
tary to prepare list Of acts passed this session.
lies over under the rule.
Mr.. Bul-A bill to equalize, the labor and ex-
pense of keeping up roads in the State. Read first
time and referred to Committee on Roads.
The House took mp a resolution Of Mr. Cook. di-
rectory to the Comptroller, relative to lost war
rant, with amendments offered by the Committee
on Banks, which amendments were adopted, and
then the resolution amended was also adopted
Mr.. Odell moved a suspension of the rule, in Or
der to take up the Senate bill, to incorporate Ten
nessee Presbyterys Board Of Missions and also the
town of Blountsvile.
The rule was suspended and the bill taken up and
passed first reading. Il, -...
On motjbn Of Mr.. Martin, the rule was again sus-
pended, 10 take up the Senate Bill to charter the
Lebanon and Coles Ferry Turnpike Company, and
for purposes, which passed the third reading
and was transmitted to the Senate.
the bill for the relief of W T. Williams, which was
lost; and the House resumed the calendar, and dis
posed Of the following bill on third reading.
The bill to increase the jurisdiction of the Justices
of the Peace. (The bill raises the limit to $500 on
book account an amendment pending giving con-
current jurisdiction with the circuit and chancery
courts except in felonies, &c, Mr. Buford moved
to lay the amendment on the table which was
agreed TO.
81 Mr. Chambliss offered an amendment to protect
nviOlate the night of trial by Jury, in cases
$40. Mr.. c. advocated bis amendment in few re-
marks when Mr.. Thompson moved to lay the
amendment on the table, which was agreed to.
Mr. Bailey offered an amendment extending to
ten days, the time allowed for entering appeals
Mr. Thompson called up his motion to reconsider
the vote adopting the amendment of Mr.. Buford
excepting from the increase Of jurisdictions unset
tied accounts Of more than 500.
Nc. Bulord opposed, and Mr.. Thompson advo-
Gated the reconsideration; and the motion to re-
consider prevailed; and the question being on the
amendment Of Mr. Buiord it was rejected.
Mr.. Clemens moved the previous question, and
the cali was sustained and the main question being
put, the bill passed Ayes, AZ; noes, s.
Mr.. Stewart moved reconsideration, which
was taken up, and the House refused to reconsider
The bill to aid the construction of the Knoxville
and Charleston Railroad. MIR. Wallace asked leave
to withdraw it.
The bill to increase the salaries Of the Clerks in
the Bank Of Tennessee.
Mr.. Bailey made some remarks in favor OF the
bill 1t was important to secure efficient Bank Of
fcers, which could not be done without paying
sufficient salaries The State Bank Clerks were
paid much less than similar officers in other Banks.
He thought this was wrong. .EF - r
Mr. Richardson would vote for the bill; with a
certain amendment, proposing to increase the sala-
no If int Ilorlr Of
The chair decided that the amendment was a
rider. r.. ..,.-. t...s- s.i-T
Mr.. Hebb referred to a letter now in his hands
fom Hon Cave Johnson, recommending an increase
of salaries, and he CMr Hebb) was also in favor of
the increase. Mr. H. concluded by calling the pre-
yiouS question which was sustained and the main |
question being put, the bill was rejected ayes, 81;
noes IS. i
q The bill to regulate the business of Insurance,
once passed, and motion to reconsider pending,
Mr.. Clemens took the floor in favor of the recon-
sideraton and in opposition TO the bill. 1t was not
right to discourage the Foreign Insurance Agencies.
Our own Home offices were opposed to this bill,
and he hoped the House would reject it.
Mr.. Smith, of Davidson, replied to Mr.. Cemons. |
He showed that these Agencies had no effects here,
and there was no one on whom process could be
served. He adduced some examples to show the
difficulty of holders of Policies getting their Insu
20 getit. = -
Mr.. Clemens rejoined: He considered the exam
oles referred to by Mr. Smith and thought he had
out them in wrong light If the Agencies are
equired to file Bonds, let the same rule apply to
he Home offices. Two of the latter had already
,roken and paid but 25 and so cents on the dollar
Mr. Brown, of Monroe followed in opposition
o the bill. He though that it would bring about
monopoly Of Insurance in the hands of few in
ividuals at home, whilst foreign companies would
We driven out He thought it narrow minded
,olicy
Mr.. Chanbliss replied to Mr.. Brown of Monroe.
lie thoughtit right to require some guarantee from
he foreign agencies. Our Home offices were in the
ands of men whom the community all knew,
which was not the case with the foreign agencies
lie was in favor Of the original bill.
After some further remarks by Messrs. Smith
nd Clemens, who fought this case with great zeal
nd earnestness,
Mr. Cheatham, argued in defence of the
ONE Offices against the views offered by Mr. Gle
hons, referring to the bankruptcy of New Orleans
gency some year OF two ago, by which some en-
'rprlzlng young men were totally ruined. CThe
eoate here took a very personal turn, the names
several present or former citizens of Nashville
aving been freely used-the whole affair was