Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-10-20

NASHVILLE, Friday, October Is, 1857.
Saafe-Mr. Whittho, ne, from Judiciary
Committee, reported unfavcTsbly upon Senate
Bill to repeal the Act authorizing Grand JuIies
to send for witnesses in certain cases. The
Report was received. -.
Mr.. Hsisksll moved to amend the Bill
Lost.
Mfr. Bullen withdrew the bill for amendment.
Mr.. Whitthorne also reported unfayorsbie
on Senate Bill prescribing the manner Of taxing
costs of witnesses, in certain cases. Bill re-
jected.
Also, reported Bill to gks further time to
perfect land titles, with amendment.
Report eOneurred in and Bill passed second
reading.
Mr.. Hill, from the Committee 70 wait upon
the Clergy, reported that most Of them were
absent, but would return Soon, when anlsrange-
ment wOuli Be made. Report received and
Committee discharged.
House Bill TO ascertain the sense OF the peo-
pie upon the removal of the County-seat of
Upton from Covington 70 the centre Of the
County, passed first reading.
Senate resolutions legalizing suspension OF
Tennessee banks, aud Mr.. GOodner was added
TO he committee.
Senate bill 20 allow eOnstsb!eS a levy fee
was amended, on motion by Mr.. Menees, pro-
viding for a fee of 50 eents for a civil warrant,
and laid on the table.
Senate bill TO change the line between the
counties of Polk and Monroe. Passed third
reading.
Mr.. Harris introduced a bill authorizing the
Treasurer to receive the notes Of free banks
for taxes. Passed first reading, and referred
10 committee on Finance.
Mr. Walker, a 3iil 10 compensate the com
mittee appointed in 1856 70 select Fair Grounds
with mIlagr and per dies, SAM as paid mem
bers OF he legislature Passed FIRST reading.
The Speaker announced A CON nunieatiOn
from the President Of the Bank OF Tennessee,
giving the resssns # the Board for s%uspenling
specie payment. Ordered printed.
Adjourned TO IL O'Clock, AN, Monday.
Hoase Of Rrprcscafahuss-Mr. Cooper, from
citiz ms Of SbelbyVille to establish a Mayors
Court, &C., for that town.
-EsoLUTIoS
Mr.. Turner, of Sumner, a resolution directing
Messrs. Msigs & Coop r, 10 frame a bill for
the action of the legislature, abOlishiDg al
distinctions in the forms Of civil actions, and
uniting The law and equity jurisdictions.
Mr.. Algee's resolutions requiring the PRINT
ing for The House, 10 be done within hve cs 70,
was taken up, and on motion of Mr.. Row les,
the first resolution was stricken out by a V1te
OF 40 70 %. Mr.. Kendriek offered an ameRd-
LAent requiring the public p inter 70 furnish
documents ordered BY the House, within one
week. MF. Nancy fsred a resolution m lieu
requiring the printing 70 be done With reai on
aoie despatch. The resolution and amtnd-
ments were, on motion laid on the table.
MIR. Stanton's resolution TO equailze State
aid among all the counties Of the safe, re-
fsrred to the Committee 90 Internal Improve
ments.
Mr. st. John's, for the benefit of soldiers ol
the war Of 1872, referred to Committee OF
Federal Relations.
Mr.. Newman's providing amendments TO th'
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m.t-ee.
Mr.. GoTaday Withdrew his resolution or
bank suspensions, and offered one in lieu, eall'
ing for q state ment OF the condition Of The
Bank Of Tenne ssse, and the reasons for lite sus.
pension, which was adopted.
Mr.. Richard sons directory to the Commit
tee on Banks, was withdrawn.
Mr.. King offered a resolution directing
Messrs. Mefgs 4 Cooper to frame a law
abolishing the distinction between suits at Law
and in equity.
senate resolution providing for the election
Of a State Treasurer and Comptroller on th'
30lh inst, was cOncurred IN
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Bradford, to declare certain parts 90 th'
FOrked Deer river not navigable.
Mr.. Neabol n, to change the time Of %electins
] Common School Commissioners
Mr.. Nancy, directory to the State Reporter
Mr.. Davie. 70 provide officers for the VarIOu.
officers of this Safe, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Stanton, TO repeal a part Of the chartel
of the Doe Creek Railroad Company.
Mr.. TAYLOR, to amend the laws relating Il
common schools
Mr.. Love, TO provide for the election of tax
collectors BY the people.
Mr.. Williams, to protect and sustain The
CT edit Of the State
Mr.. Bate, to amend The charter of tie Mem
bis and Germantown Turnpike Company.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The speaker presented a statement Of th.
condition Of the Bank Of LswrencebuTg, and
$50 copies ordered 20 be printed.
Ths Speaker appointed Messrs- Rowles
| Dunlap. Vaughn, Bate and Bieknell, a com
mittes on Messrs. Meigs & COoper's digest o.
the laws.
AIumber OF bills passed second Tesding.
The House then adjourned tail 10 O'Clock
Monday morning.