Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-11-01
TRNNrssER LEeIsLATURE.

THURSDAY, October p 1877
Senate-Mr. Denton introduced a bill direct
ing fhe Secretary Of State to furnish Putnam
county with the reports OF the supreme Court.
Mr.. Bratcher had leave 10 Withdraw Inc oil
for an amendment
Senate resolution to pay postage OF mem-
bers upon public documents, the amount not to
exceed ten dollars, was IeJeetsd-ayes 8, noes
l6.
Mr.. MeConnieo, a resolution 20 furnish each
Senator with i've copies OF the Legislative
Uni0n aad -dnerIcaa. The rule ssusperded,
and after some discussion, Mr. MeCoB nieo
moved 10 amend b. providing that each 5 sna-
tor shall. At the close of the Legislature, de-
posit a bound volae Of the paper IN the ct rk's
/ Office Of each county in his District. Aft er a
| prouaeted discussion tue resolution and amend
mendmeHts were tabled, ayes 10, noes H.
Mr.. Walker introduced a bill 10 ineorparats
the Memphis and NeT Orleans TeiegF aph
Company. Passed hTst reading ana 5sleu D.
Tie reports OF the Comptroller and Treasur-
er were taken up and i've thousand copies or
/ former 1--WE hundred OF the latter ordered to be
Hsuse resolution directing the Committee Oh
BANKS 10 take into consideration the suspen-
sion ofthe Banks, and report what action the
Legislature should take, was adopted
Adjourned to 10 A. N, tomorrow.
PETITIONS.
Hoa~-Mr. Cooper, from snhdry citizens,
praying TIE passage Of a law prohibiting the
sale OF ~iswelry, watches, &c, by Pediers and
at auction, in this State.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Williams, from Tipping Commute, re-
ported sandry bills reiarng tc the SUBJECT OF
t~ippling. and a bill in lea 10 revive the tipping
Avs. snd To increase tie revenue of the State
Mr.. Newman. from Internal Improvement
Committee, reported a bill TO authorize the
counties OF this State to subscribe for STOCK IN
railroad companies, by vote Of the people,
and recommended It's repetition /; also, Z bln 70
! amend the charter Of the SheIbyviiie aud gay
e~tteville Turnpike Company, ana recommended
its passage
Mr.. Bullock, to abolish the PRESENT Chaneery
Courts, and TO estabhIh District Chancery
Coarts-i5O copies ordered to be printed.
Mr.. BiekneIl, to ameai the Act Of February,
1856, for the collection o. debts.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Davidson, a resolution requesting the
/ Special Committee on Law Reform, to report a
bill embodying their views, at as early a day
as possible.
Sir. Rowles' resolution il relation to bank
suspensions, laid over yesterday, was taken up
and referred to the Committee on Banks
Mr.. Williams resolution in relation TO the
Kansas Nebraska bill, and the course OF Mr..
Bell thereon, was taken up and referred to The
committee on Federal relations.
Mr.. Bently's resolution, to appoint a Board
or Control, who taken up and referred to the
committee on Banks.
HOUSE, BILLS on THIRD READING.
To amend the lst section Of the Act of Feb.
5th, 1890, for he ~sareties. Amended and
passed.
To grant administration under certain eir-
eumstances. Passed.
To prevent abGyes in municipal corporations.
Passed.
To repeal the 81 section Of Act of Feb. 90,
1856, chap. al. Passed.
To amend the Act Of 26.h Feb. 1856, chap.
204- Passed.
For the benefit tf the Nashville and Chatta-
nooga and Winchester and Alabama Railroad
Companies, and Ill other main and branch
roads, in his State. Amended and passed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
On motion Of Nr. Turner, Of Sumner, Mr..
Bate was added to the Special Committee to
prepare a Law Reform Bill.
Dir. Richardson presented the Report Of the
Comptroller of the State, and 5000 copies or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. Rowles presented the Report of the
state Treasurer, and 5000 ordered to be prin-
ted, with the Report OF the Comptroller.
Adjourned till 3 P n,