Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-13

The Senate met at IL o'clock, the Speaker pre-
siding. quorum being present, the journal was
read.
Mr.. BARTON presented the memorial of Clinton
A. MeDnis, praying an indulgence of further time
for the Clement of his account Collector for the
county of Hawkins Read and referred to the Com
mites on Hsys and Means.
REPORTS.
Mr.. BARROW presented the 9Th Annual Report
of the t. =se Insane Asylum. Received and or,
dered to b transmitted to the House. 1000 copies
ordered . % printed.
Also r., e ofthe State Librarian. Received and
so copies Tered TO be printed.
Alss tn fnd report of the Commissioners Of the
State Capi |. Received and so copies ordered
BANK BILL
Mr.. Mob ARNAN introduced bill to charter a
bank to be ltitled the State Stock Bank of Green
VILE Pass, on its first reading, and referred to
Committee Banks.
SHEEP vs.. BOG.
Mr.. maxwell introduced a bill to encourage
the ralslug Of sheep, and supply persons whose
lands are lrespsssed upon by dogs with a legal
means Of defence. Passed first reading and re-
TERED to Judiciary Committee.
MILITARY CORPS.
Mr.. Speaker CREATHAM presented . bill 10
organize and equip State Military Corps Passed
first reading and referred to Military Committee.
100 coIies ordered to be printed
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Mr. CARDWELL-A bill repeating section 622 of
the Code for the relief of Common schools. Passed
first reading and referred to the Committee on
Common Schools.
Mr.. CARDWELL-A resolution inquiriDg into the
ways and means of procuring, armiDg and equiping
gun boats for the defense Of the Cumberland The
rules were suspended and the resolution referred
TO the Committee On Military Affairs.
SCHOOL. FUND
Mr.. DUNLAP: A bill authorizing the investment
of the dividends of the Common School Fund in
State Bonds. Passed first reading, and referred to
the Committee on Common Schools.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Mr.HILL asked and obtsined leave of absence
Also, Mr.. CARDWELL the same for Mr.. Morris.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
House resolutions Nos. l and II. organizing com
mittee to settle account of the Military Board and
for other purposes, passed over informally and
referred to Military Committee.
CONSTITUTION.
Mr. BILL asked and obtained leave to withdraw
the amendment offered by Mr.. SpurlOck to the State
Constitution
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
Several Senate resolutions lying over were passed
by informally.
Mr.. TURNEY offered bill to repeal an act
creating the Office of Supervisor Of Banks.
Also q bill fixing the salary of the Adjutant
General
WILD CATS, SC.
Nj. BUMPASS-A bill repeating an act offering
reward for red fox, wild cat and wolf scalPs.
Passed first reading.
SOUTH WESTERN RAILROAD
Mr.. CHEATHAN-A bill giving further time of
two years for the relief of the S. ". R. r.
EJECrnENTs.
Mr. Bumpass's bill no. Az to facilitate trial
of eiectment suits was lost on It's second reading.
Senate took recess to 2 and half o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Senate bill No. 3, to incorporate the South West>
ern Express Company, was passed on third and |
Last reading-syes IL noes Q.
Senate bill No. Is, to repeal act entitled sn act
70 abste suits Of aliens was passed on third read
ing-syes 10 noes g.
Senate bill No. 81, to increase the of the
State was passed on third and last reading-ayes 16
noes 2.
Senate bill No. 81, to amend and define the |
criminal law and punish usury, speculation and |
oppression. Not disposed of.
Mr.. HILDRErH offered the following bills:
To repeal section 622 of the Code.
An act TO give sheriffs further time to wind up |
business.
An act 10 amend chancery practice
An act fsr the benefit OF the State Library
Mr.. BAR ON-A resolution to facilitate leqs-
lation ard .-epare for defense of the State. Lies
over. and as lslf- past five o'clock Senate adjourn
ed to nine o'clock tomorrow morning.