Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-02-03
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.

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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
/ SENATE. Thursday, January 3l.-Mr.
/ Trimhle presented a petition signed by
I Daniel Watkins, Sr., asking that $1,000
/ be appropriated TO aid in the construc-
/ tion of the necessary buildings for col
ored school in this city. Referred to the
committee on public schools.
Mr.. Bosom introduced a bill providing
that publications by sheriffs and clerks
Of counties shall be made in some paper
printed in the county to which such pub
iication relates, and in the absence OF
such q paper, in one printed nearest to
the county.
Mr.. Frazier was granted leave Of ab-
sence for four days beginning with Sat
urday next.
Mr., Bosom offered bill granting to
the Tennessee * Pacific railroad such
aid per mile as has already been granted
to the East Tennessee and Virginia road.
Referred to the committee on igternal
improvements.
Senate joint resolution providing that
DO new bills shall be introduced after
February 18Th, was taken up and re-
jeeted.
The Senate then took q recess % meet
the house in convention.
On Eeassem bling, Mr.. Bosom offered q
bill prohibiting the earrying Of concealed
weapons, under Rpenalty of not less than
500, Dor more than $500 fine, and Of not
less than three nor more than six months
imprisonment.
House bill to change the county line
between Robertson and Cheatham was
rejected. T -
House bill to charter bank Of deposit
at Cleveland, Tenn was passed on its
hnal reading.
Adjourned to 10 a. M, tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Es.-The
house was called TO order at 10 o'clock.
Acting Speaker Mullins in the chair. A
few petitions of an unimportant charac-
ter were presented and referred.
Mr. Wines introduced the following
resolution, which was laid over under
the rules That a select joint committee
be appointed in accordance viii the gov
ernOr's recommendation, TO examine the
accounts of the several railroad compa-
MES, and especially that part relating to
the sinking fund. and make settlements
with said roads. Also, to examine into
the affairs of the railroads generally, and
especially for the purpose Of ascertainiIg
whether the appropriations made by the
internal improvement act, and by the
special acts Of the legislature, have been
applied in accordance with provisions of
law, with a view of protecting the inter-
ests of the state said committee to hold
its sittiRgs in Nashville. But, if in the
opinion of said committee necessary,
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Said committee is hereby authoriyf5z11C
sit after the adjourn ment Of the legIsia-
ture, to send for persons and papers, and
employ a competent clerk. Said COM
mittee is instructed to report the result TO
? she Legislature.
AtMr. Lellyett introduced bill to amend
the law of descent and distribution.
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to repeal
all laws requiring pablie officers to give
bond and security, and for other pur-
poses.
Mr.. Murphy introduced a bill TO
change the title, and amend the charter
of the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio
railroad. 1t proposes to change the
name to the Mineral Home railroad
company. Passed.
IN CONVENTION.
Pursuant to resolution, both houses
met in convention for the purpose of
electing state treasurer, and also to
elect an entry-taker for the Ocoee dis
triot
Nominations being in order,
Mr.. Senter nominated Mr.. J. Henry,
of Knox county.
Mr.. Nelson put in nomination A. J.
Upton, Of Carter county.
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Of Nashville, and in doing 50, paid
high tribute to his integrity and loyalty,
stating that in the dark days Of the re-
bellion Mr.. Seovel had stood alone be-
fore the federal court here as an un-
fiinching loyalist.
Mr.. Brien desired 10 correct Mr..
Trimble, in the statement that Mr.
Scovel had stood alone. He did remain
uGfinehiDgiy loyal, but ne was not
alone, as he, Brien, was found standing
alongside of him,
The qualifications and honesty Of the
respective candidates were deseanted
on by various members.
Mr.. Johnson wished to know if the
different candidates had complied with
the provision of the law, by taking the
oath Of Office.
Mr. Trimbie was doubtful whether the
oath Of office should be considered as
binding in cases like the present.
Mr.. Brown remarked that it would be
sheer absurdity and injustice to require
the oath from county officers, and dis
card the requirement. when state officials
were to be elected. He would therefore
move thai in order 10 give the eaDdi-
dates time to take the oath, the cleo
ton be postponed until 10 O'Clock on
Saturday,
Mr. Mullins was decidedly Of the same
opinion, and thought that the election
should be postpOsed.
Mr.. Carrigaa thought the oath was not
at all binding, as the supreme court of
the United States had lately declared just
such osths unconstitutional.
After some further dseIssion the con-
vsptisn adjourned until Thursday next
at n O'Clock, when an election will take
place
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS RESUMED.
Mr.. Smith, of HardemaD, introduced
bill providing for the appointment Of
commissioners tor Shelby county, and
the adjustment Of the county court of
said county. Passed.
Adjourned until , o'clock.
Afternoon Session. - Mr.. Smith, OF
Obion, introduced q resolution providing
that senate joint resolution be so
amended that the party arresting Far
ris, the murderer OF senator Case, shall
be entitled TO the reward Of two thous-
and dollars upon the arrest and delivery
of said Farris to the care and safe keep
ing OF the sheriff and jsilor of Davidson
OF Shelby county. Adopted on sus-
pension of the rules.
The bill, providing for the striking
the word /" white" out of the franchise
law, being the order of the day, was dis
eussed at length, without action being
taken. A resume of the debate will be
found under our editorial summary of
the proceedings. Adjourned to 10 am.
morrow.