Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-05
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.-MoRNING SESSION.

- SENATE-MoRNISs SESSION. ~
r-f WEDNESDAY, JAN A.
Mr. JONES, from the Judiciary Committee, recon-
mended the passage of the bill to authorize the ia
king the dispositions of physicians, with an amend
ment. Concurred in and bill passed third reading.
Mr.. JONES, from the same committee, recommen-
ded the passage of the bill TO protect minors with
an amendment Concurred in, and bill passed sec
ond reading.
Mr. JONES, from the same committee recommen-
ded the passage OF the bill from the House to amend
an Act passed 2Sth February 1852, to amend the
Criminal Laws of this State GThis bill gives grand
uies power to send for witnesses in cases of often
ces created by the 9th and 10th sections of the Act
of 1852
Mr. BELL and Mr.. CARRIGER offered amendments
providing that grand uries shall possess the right to
send for witnesses only in cases of offences created
by the said 9th and 10th sections which were reec-
ted; and the bill passed on the second reading.
Mr.. JONES, from the same committee asked to be
discharged from the further consideration Of the bill
to amend the laws providing for filling vacancies in
the offices of Judges and Attorneys General, as
there is another bill on the subject before the
committee. Concurred IN and bill laid on the ia
bic.
Mr.. JONES from the same committee, reported
adversely the petition for the prohibition Of the
sale of spirtuous liquors in the vicinity of Benton
College. Concurred in.
Mr.. JONES from the same committee, recommen-
ded the rejection Of the bill to authorize causes to
be removed into the Circuit Court by writs of Ger
tio,ari and supersedeas Report and bill laid on the
table. I
.. Mr.. REID from the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds, made an adverse report on the
petition of Capitol Hill Fire Company for permits
sion to erect an engine house on the public grounds
Concurred in.
Mr. DAVIS, from the Committee on Education, to
which referred the bill from the House, to in
stitute the Office of State Librarian and the amend
ment moved thereto by Mr.. Havron, to make the
Register of Middle Tennessee, instead of the Sec
rotary of State, the State Librarian made a
port, recommending the passage of the bill The
amendment was rejected and pending the question
on motion to amend the bill by fixing definite
to defay the expense of fitting up the library,
the bill was referred to the joint select committee
on the Library
Mr.. BELL introduced bill to prevent fraudulent
transfers of property.
Mr.. MooRE bill to amend the laws for the
punishment of small offence.
Mr.. Perkins; bill to authorize the President and
directors of the Bank of Tennessee to burn the
defaced notes of said bank and branches
Which bills severaly passed the first reading
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill
to repeal the act protect the homestead and after
debate, in which Messrs. Bell and Hall spoke in
favor, and Mr.. Bowles in opposition to the passage
of the BILL the Senate took a recess until half past
O'clock without taking vote on the bill
HoUSE-MoRSNG SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. f.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. THOMPSON.
Mr.. WHITE presented petition from sundry
citizens Of Hawkins county on the subject of
road; referred to the committee on internal I'm
provemeLts.
Mr.. DoRcH presented petition on the subject of
the emancipation of slaves; referred
Mr.. House introduced resolution proposing to
collect the reports of the late DR.. Troost and have
five hundred copies printed for distribution.
Mr.. HOLMES introduced bill to charter the Bluff
city Bank, at Memphis; read first time aud passed
Mr.. CowART introduced bill TO change The
names of certain persons; read first time, passed
and referred
Mr. maxwell intro duced bill to reduce the
price Of pub &c printing read first time and passed
Mr.. PATTON introduced hin to charter the
South Carolina and Tennessee Railroad Company:
read first time.
Mr.. CLEMoNs, of Davidson, introduced a bill for
the relief Of the poor &c. read first time, passed
and referred.
Mr.. CowART introduced bill Tor the relief of
Samuel Williams read first time, passed and referred
Mr.. HEBB introduced bin to prevent persons
from trading with slaves; read first time and passed
On motion of Mr.. Maxwell, Messrs Chambliss
and House were added to the Committee on En-
rolled bills ....
The House proceeded with the Calender.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING
Bill to prevent the taking up of dead bodies in
this State. The question being on the motion of
Mr.. Brown, of Monroe, to reconsider the vote adopt
ing the amendment; motion of Mr.. Lamb, the
motion was laid on the table. Mr.. Bulen offered
an amendment, which was laid on the table.
Mr. BuFoRD offered an amendment providing that
the act should not apply or extend topersons exc
cuted for crime or negroes, where the consent of
their masters or friends had been previously OBJ
tained-had it read at the table, with view OF get
ting by reconsiderations to the amendment of Mr..
Brown, and have this amendment adopted in lieu
of it.
Mr. CLEMoSs moved to indefinitely postpone the
bill and amendments, which motion failed.
Mr.. BUFoRD then moved the reconsideration the
vote, laying the motion of Mr.. Brown on the table,
which motion prevailed and the vote adopting the
amendment Of Mr., Lilard was reconsidered. Mr.
Cooke offered amendment in lieu of both the
amendments previously offered which provides that
the dead body ofnoperson except indicators should
be dsintered without the consent Of those being
entitled to the custody of the body; which amend
ment was adopted in lieu, and then adopted as an
amendment to the bill Mr.. Smith offered an
amendment providing that the law should not ex-
tend to bodies di,intered for judicial purposes &C.
adopted and tie bill passed. and was referred to the
on the Judiciary.
On motion, the House adjourned until o'clock,
P. NJ /
81 In our reports of yesterday we say Mr..
LAMB presented petition and memorial from citi
.ens of Memphis, on the subject of the qualification
If voters in the city elections, &c. This err
or, consequent on the hurry of business
We should have said that the petition was to abol-
sh the cause in the city charter requiring the May
IT and Aldermen to own in fee simple certain
mount of real estate. REPoRTER.
SENATE-AFrERSoox SESSION
Senate bill to repeal Act to protect the
passed February2l 1852, was rejected,
DR. the second time this session.
Senate bill to authorize administrators to redeem
cal estate, in certain cases, was rejected.
Senate bill to revive and make in full force part
the act of June 10, 1885, &c, was referred.
Senate bill to aid the construction of the Knox
lille and Charleston, or Blue Ridge Railroad, was
eferred.
Sana.a hill establish