Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-03-20

tions, and vote for the bill
On motion by Mr. ROWLES, it was ordered to be
forthwith transmitted to the Senate.
The House then took recess till 2 o'clock, P. NJ.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
THURSDAY, March Is, 1858.
EVENING SESSION.
CENTRAL SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
The bill IS. 1917 for the benefit of the Central
Southern Railroad, was passed the second reading.
DEAF AND DUMB.
The bill IS lIO) for the better regulation of the
Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Knoxville, coming up,
Mr. POLK raised 9 question upon the manage
ment Of this Institution, as connected with certain
removals on account Of political opinions aad afi-
ations; and thereupon debate followed, and expla-
nations at length by Mr. WHITE of Knox, going to
show that out of the l3 of the officials belong to
the KnoW-KOthing party, &c.
Mr. POLK. DR. Crozier, democrat was removed,
without charge against him, and DR.. Baker, Know
Nothing was put in his place; and party policy
ouiFed that Dr. Crozier should be re.inststed, and
he called upon his democratic friends to set in the
case, and pass this Senates bill.
Mr. DAVIDSON was distinctly ayerse to applying
here the doctrine, that to the VictOrs belong the
spols by interposng legislative action in the man
agement of this benevolent institution in he hands
of those who had built it up.
Mr. DUNLAP moved to lay the bill on The table,
the vote resulting-yeas Al, nays 10; 80 the bill
was laid on the table.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT.
Mr. KING, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
returned the petition Of the surees Of Boand Bean
of Stewart county, praying relief, with adverse
recommendation in writing.
Also the bill rs. l4S) recording rejection.
Also the bill (H. R. 440) recommending passage
49, 3 a.
Sabbath, recommending amendment ant passage.
MINORS
On motion by Mr.. SHREWSBURY, the House
took I'D the consideration Of the moti)n to recon-
slider the vote rejecting the bill to increase the pow
er of County Courts in regard to the etates of mi
HORSEPOWER to authorize administrators and guar
dams to expend more than the interest, where the
estate does not exceed $1,000
Mr. ROWLES considered that this innovation
ought not to be made.
Mr. EWING supported the bill.
Mr. BATE. The bill does not change the law. 1t
merely proposed to transfer the Jurisdiction to
Court of peculiar adaptations acquainted with all
the facts and circumstances. cheap, ready and
efficient process.
Mr. R0WLES gave examples of misohiefs that
would result. He moved to lay the motion and the
bill on the table.
The motion was agreed to.
RAILROAD FROM STEVENSON TO CHATTANOOGA.
The bill Is. 244) for the benefit Of the Memphis
and Charleston, and Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad Companies, following them to consolidate
between Stevenson and Chattanooga, reducing the
State aid of the former Company to $4,000 per mile
on the consolidated road, coming up as the special
order
Mr. WHITE Of Knox, proposed 10 amend, by re-
curing the Nashville and Chattanooga, or the Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad to construct branch
road from Bridgeport some other point on their
consolidated road to Jasper, II miles; and receive
one third of the authorized sid of the State for the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad on the north Of
the Tennessee river.
The amendment was rejeoted-yeas q, nays 60
The bill was then passed the second reading.
MmK-sIoK.
The bill Is. 1857 to protect stock from Milk-sick
-[authOrizing $500 to the discO7erer of oausel-
soming up,
en- out and so the bill pasted the second reading.
DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND.
The bill u.s. l7S) for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
released from poll tax and working roads was
passed the second reading.
MRS. A. N. SAVAGE.
The bill Is. I76) for benefit of the widow of the
honorable A. NJ. Savage; was passed the second
reading.
LAND SALES.
The bill rs. 1877 repeating the law requiring
land Sales SC, to be advertised, coming up,
On motion by Mr.. NEWMAN, i was laid on the
table.
MEMPHIS SCHOOL
The bill Is 1927 to incorporate the Memphis City
School, coming up,
Mr. DUNLAP moved to strike out the fifth section |
and insert $50" for 15 in the next section, |
which was agreed to ; and SO tie bill passed the
second reading.
WILLIAM MOORE
The bill Is. 1922 for benefit If William Moore,
vas rejected.
FREE BANKING Law.
The bill Is. 2OO) to amend the free banking law,
vas laid on the table.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The bill rs. 2O8,) Sheriff of Cumberland county |
nay appoint deputy, was passed the second read
ng.
RAILROADS.
Mr. NEWMAN from the Committee on Internal |
Improvement, returned the Central Southern, and |
he Louisville and Nashville Railroad bills propos-
ng amendments, and recommending passage.
ROBERT ALLEN.
The bill rs. 2O9) Robert Allen may open turn
ike road, coming up
Mr. WILLIAMS proposed to strike out authority
0 charge toll for foot passengers; which was
dopted
Mr. BEALE proposed to amend further BY adding
mendment to the charter of he Nashville and
IillsborO' Turnpike Company, which was adopted
Mr. RICHARDSON proposed TO add an amend
lent to the MarfreesbOrO' Turnpike, which was
dopted.
Mr. KING proposed to add a clause, renewing the
harter of the Tennessee Medical Society, which
7as adopted.
Mr. KING proposed further to amend the BILL by
dding clause to change the name of the Hope
insurance Company to that Of tie Home Insurance
Ompany, which was adopted, and so the bill passed
he second reading.
JAMES C. LUTTRILL.
The bill rs. 2I6) for benefit Of James C. LutreIl,
as passed the second reading.
WRIGHT AND SMITH.
The bill Is. 224) for relief Of Benz. Wright and
obt. L. Smith coming up
Mr. DUNLAP set forth its merits
The bill passed the second reading.
PUTNAM, SMITH, AND WHITE.
The bill Is. 1881 to change these county lines,
as laid on the table.
BRANCH BANK AT NATURALIZATION.
The bill C248) to authorize an Athens Branch
ank Director to reside in BlOunt, was laid on the
.ble.
OODFORD AND TARNEEsvILLE TURNPIKE COMPANY.
The bill Is. 250 to charter this Company, was
assed the second reading
FORK CREEK MINING COMPANY.
The bill Is. 1922 to charter the Fork Creek Lead
Id Silver Mining Company, was passed the second
sding. :
NASHVILLE REGISTER. :
The bill Is. 268)-Regis.er Of Nashville land /
ice shall perform certain duties of the Secretary
State, was passed the second reading.
BANKING
The bill Is. 27O) to amend the act to regulate t
mixing, and the act Of Jan. %, 1858; Times and
rfeitures shall enure 10 the State coming I'D.
Mr. COOPER proposed to add his amendment to a
lthorize branches to the Bank Of America, and the
lnk of Chattanooga.
WILLIAMS moved to lay the amendment On the a
ble-the vote resulting-yeas Is, nays q so the o
Ouse refused to lay the amendment on The table. 3
Mr. NEWMAN proposed ts amend the amendment