Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-07

bin would work renewal of that charter, with the
State liabilities it contains.
Mr. CALDWELL supported the bill, on the princi-
pie upon which The Internal Improvements legisla-
tiOn Ct this session of the General Assembly aad
proceeded He showed, also, that the bill would
largely diminish the State liability.
MIR EWING replied showing that this Nashville
and North Western Railroad Company, had exceed
ed their authority; and he referred also to an in
junction which DavidsoncOunty had obtained against
them Cd account Of TIER bonds, &C.
Mr. ROWLEs read a statement from the Road
Commissioner, who had been consulted in this mat
NASHVILLE, Jan. 20, 1853.
JUDaE RowLEs:
In my report to the Legislature, took occasion to
refer that body to the Importance of uniting the
th-Wes1ern railroad with certain other Tennessee
roads. This measure was in NY estimation a mea-
sure Of economy to the State-caleulated to reduce
the State debt, and perfect our system l under-
stand bill is before your House. intended to ANAL
gamate the different enterprises referred TO, stsome
point in West Tennessee. This act will secure the
completion Of these Works-it viii reduce the pros
pectve liability Of the State between two and three
hundred thousand dollars, and what is more i'm
pertant, it will give through connections to our
roads, and thereby insure their ability to meet the
State liability.
Respectfully,
R G. PAYNE.
Road Commissioner
Mr. ROWLES, upon this statement, was prepared
to give his vote for the second reading Of the bill,
but withholding present. any pledge to support it
on the final reading
Mr. DAVE opposed further-submitting the vast
amount of saving to the State, By the consolidation
of the Memphis and Ohio and the GAINESVILLE and
Louisville roads-Sl, 49, 900.
Mr. WILSON found no sort Of intimation IN the
Commissioners statement favorable TO the passage
Of this bill He considered this permitting several
to unite and make grade Of one road, would be to
encourage the construction Of railroads that would
never pay, sc
Mr. ALGEE showed from the report Of the road
commissioner that the Nashville and North Western
railroad we're abundantly able to make their road
He plead for this road also by referencetO the prn-
eiple upon which the Internal Improvement system
of Tennessee had proceeded-makiBgs special refer
epce 10 the amount which has already been eXpend-
ed upon it. by the counties through which 1t runs.
The bill asked for nothing more than what other
roads had received under circumstances no more ad-
verse.
Mr. WILSON. No bill had passed this House
giving S27 600 mile.
Mr. ALGEE proceeded to defend the policy and
Justice of the provisions Of the bill.
Mr. THOMPSON. If the friends Of the bill would
withdraw it, and introduce another, simply allow
ing these roads to consolidate and then allow them
$4,000 mile upon the single route graded, 1t
would be more reasonable. If gentlemen propose
retrenohment let them propose bill that WILL re-
trench. BE argued against the bill.
Mr. DAVE desired reference of the blu.
Dir DAVIDSON proposed to amend, by adding;
provided said roads consolidating shall not re-
ceive more than $4,000 mile on the road which
shall be graded" &C.
Mr. STOVALL and Nancy hoped the bill would
be allowed to pass the second reading, and then be
referred with the amendment.
Mr. DAVIDSON desired to have the amendment
modified so as TO admit Of " bridge aid "
Mr. ROWLES The only reason which could in
duce him to vote for the bill, would be his desire to
limit the States liability, and increase the State
security on what had already been appropriated.
He was in favor of the principle Of the amendment
Mr. DAVIDSON now submitted his modification
above Uggested-prescribing Just so much sld as
might construct the bridge across the Tennessee
river.
On motion by Mr. WILLIAMS, the bill was now
re-commtted to the Committee on Internal Improve
ment.
EAST TENNESSEE RECORDS.
On motion by Mr. WHITE, (by unanimous consent }
the House took up his bill (4l3) to authorize the
transcription of certain records in the Register 5
Office Of East Tennessee [Registers' Grants-pay,
so cents.
the Committee on Ways and Means He considered
so cents per grant too much pay for copying.
Mr. WHITE stated the case.
The House refused to refer.
Mr. DUNLAP proposed to pay % cents grant :
which was adopted.
Mr. WHITE Of Knox proposed to amend further ;
" that said Register shall receive 90 cents page Tor
making indeK-5O cents for each page Of the IN
deZ: " which was adopted
Mr. DUNLAP proposed to strike out "ten " and
insert five" cents for examining each grant, which
was adopted.
The bill, as amended, was then passed the third
and last reading IN the House Of Representative
yeas So, nays >.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER.
Mr. STOVALL entered his motion to reconsider
the vote rejecting Mr. Kings bill, 90.
The House then took a recess till o'clock, P. NJ.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, Feb. 1, 1853
NIGHT sEssIoX-BELL RESOLUTIONS.
The House took up the the special order. viz:
the consideration of the Bell Resolutions from the
Senate
Mr. STANTON took the floor and was heard in a
speech at length in opposition.
Mr. Low and Mr. HARVEY responded.
Mr. VAUGHN then took the floor, but gave way
for
Mr. NEWMAN'S motion (which prevsiled) to post
pone and make the subject the special order for
tomorrow, at o'clock, P. NJ.
And then the House adjourned till tomorrow
morning, o'clock.