The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-11-13
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.

TUESDAY, NOV. S.-iSendtc.-lhe GOVer- I
nor's Message was received, read, and laid
on the table, and $500 copies ordered to be
printed. 1t was then referred to a Com
mittee, to report what portion of the ac-
documents should be printed.
After the transaction of some unimportant
business the Senate repaired to the Hall
of the House to go into joint convention for
the election of Serg' t-at-Arms. This be-
ing accomplished, the Senate re-assembled
in their Chamber, and adjourned to 10
O'Clock the next day.
Hggsc-Several members appeared and
were sworn in. Mr.. Gordon gave notice
that he would on tomorrow, ask leave to
introduce bill to repeal articles 100 and
1913 of chapter 81, section II, of the Revised
Code, allowing parties to civil suits to testi-
fy in their own behalf, and making hus-
band and wife competent witnesses for
each other in criminal prosecutions; and
also to repeal the 9th clause of article 2O9
of same chapter, in reference to the taking
of dispositions of witnesses residing in this
State, over sixty miles from the place of
trial.
Itwas resolved, on motion of Mr.. Thomp-
son, that the clergymen of Jackson be in
vited to open the sessions of the House
daily with prayer Mr.. Matthews, of |
Lowndes, gave notice of bill to amend |
chapter 81, of the Revised Code-the Mill
tia law. A resolution offered by Mr. Smith, |
of Clarke, was adopted, inviting Hon. o. |
R. Singleton and Hon. L. @. C. Lamar to |
address the House on The political topics |
of the day. Mr.. Welch gave notice of
bill to amend article 8, of chapter SO, Re
vised Code requiring free-holders to be
sued before Justices of the Peace in their
own, beats. The Governors Message was
received, read, and 5000 copies ordered to
| be printed for the use of the House Mr..
Matthews gave notice of bill to repeal in
! part an act in relation to the field notes of
| the original Government surveys of this
State. Mr.. Ware gave notice of bill to
quiet tax titles, and prevent litigation in
regard to the same The Senate here en-
tered the Hall, and the two Houses, in
joint convention elected JOSEPH y KAvA-
NAUGH, of Lowndes, Sergeant-at- Arms: af-
terwhich, the House adjourned to o'clock,
2. NJ. In theafternoon session, Mr.. Boone
gave notice of bill to repeal the Militia
~ Tax Law of the Revised Code. The
committee to wait on Messrs. Singleton
and Lamar, reported that the latter would
address the House on Wednesday evening,
and the former on Friday evening, at
o'clock, p. NJ A committee was appoint
ed to report to the House what documents
accompanying the Governors Message
should be printed, and the number of CO.
pies. House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. Sd, lS5S.-Saiats.-
: Little of general interest was done in
the Senate. Mr.. Oliver offered a resolu-
: ton, which was adopted under a suspen-
sion of the rules, referring to joint select
2 committee, so much of the Governor S
Message as relates to Levees and Levee
Taxes. The President appointed on the
part of the Senate, Messrs. Oliver, Davis,
: Neil. Stark and West. Mr.. Harris offered
Joint resolutions declaring it inexpedient
that the Legislature at its present called
: session should enter into general legisla-
D ton affecting the statutory laws of the
e State: but should confne itself to such sub
jects as induced the Governor to convene
it, and to such Others as are local and pri-
vate in their application. Laid over for
further consideration.
: Housc.-Mr. Welch introduced his bill
amending the law requiring suits before
: Justices to be brought in the beat where
Il lect committee. Mr.. Smedes presented
= the petition of j. w. s. Merrill, of Carroll
county, contesting the seat of James P
: Scales, sitting member from that county
{ Mr. Matthews introduced his bill in rela
! 4 ton to the field notes of the original Gov
u eminent surveys, which was passed. Mr.
Il Boone introduced a bill TO repeal the Mill
tary Tax Law. Mr.. WEIGH gave notice o
& a bill in relation to free negroes and mula
tp9S; also q bill to Authorize the sale o
Courts. Mr.. Hall, of Lauderdale, bill tc
authorize Boards of Police to compensate
Tax Assessors for their services. Mr.
Thomas, of NoXubee, a bill to revive the
. law authorizing Sheriff's to take forthcom
ing bonds for the delivery of property lie
;, We'd upon by execution. Mr.. Taliaferro
:, to authorize Clerks of Circuit Courts tc
. make a full and complete record of all fina
;, judgments. Mr.. Pierson to amend the
= law in regard to marriage license. Mr.
! Kendrick, bill to repeal the law fixing
the rates to be charged by printers anC
i publishers for legal advertisements. Mr.
Crane, bill for the removing from thi.
o State all free negroes, on pain of being solo
4 into slavery. The House then adjourned
. until o'clock, P. NJ. At the afternoon
: session, Mr.. Smith, of Clarke, introduced
= joint resolution, granting leave of alb
sence to Judge Posey and Judge Hancock
r Mr.. Kearney gave notice of a bill t.
! amend the law in relation to compensation
n for slaves, condemned to capital punish
G ment.
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