Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-17

r1son, Hlnkle, Hornberger, James OF Ham,
ilton, James of Smith, Jones, Keeney,
Kelly, Kenney, King, knight, Longacre,
McGaughey, Morrison, Neil, Nicks, Nixon,
Pearson, Rhea, Roach, Rose, Rosson,
Russell of Rutherford and Bedford, Ssdler,
Saunders, Sherrod, Slack, Smith, Spears,
Steele, Stephens, Thomas, Townsend,
Tucker, Walker, Warren, West, White
Wilson, Young and Speaker Perkins--57
Mr. James, Of Hamilton, then introduced
a resolution to the effect that this General
Assembly refuse to ratify the 18th
amendment, and that the Secretary OF
State be appraised of said rejection This
elected conflict of opinion as to whether
any further resolution was required, since
the one already defeated, killed the amend
ment, a view which was contended for by
Messrs Fleming and Agee.
MIR. Honberger proposed the following
amendment:
Resolved, That the General Assembly
having rejected the proposed 18th amend
ment, the Governor be instructed to inform
the Secretary of State of the United States
of said rejection.
Mr.. James thought the amendment as
sumed too much, since both Houses of the
General Assembly had not acted upon the
amendment.
Mr.. Hornberger withdrew bis amend
ment.
Mr.. Roach thought any further action on
the part of the House unnecessary
Mr.. Cheatham moved to refer the matter
to the Judiciary Committee, with instrue-
tons to report tomorrow morning, but
afterward withdrew it.
Mr. Roach renewed the motion, which
was lost.
The question was then put on the adop-
ton of Mr.. James resolution, on call by
Mr.. Singletary for division of its propo-
sitions. The first proposition, that the
Legislature refuse to ratify the 18th amend
ment, was adopted by ayes, Sc; noes, u.
The other proposition, requiring the
Governor to inform the Secretary of State
of the United States of said rejection, was
adopted 0i0G g0ce. The resolution as a
whole was then adopted
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS CALLED UP.
Mr.. Thomas called up House bill for
the relief of James OgilVie, which passed
second reading and was referred to the
Committee on Claims.
Senate message adopting resolution in
lieu Of House resolution providing for the
printing of public acts and journals, was
called up and concurred in.
House bill creating the county of Powell
was called up and passed second reading.
House bill to reorganize the courts of
Shelby county was called up and passed
third reading
Mr.. Barry moved to take up the resolu-
ton for the election of Librarian, and
postpone said election for one week Lost
Adjourned until 2:3O P. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
BANK OF TENNESSEE
Mr.. Fleming moved that 300 copies of
the decision of the Supreme Court in the
Bank of Tennessee case be printed for the
use of the House. Lost, ayes 81; noes SO
Mr.. Barry moved, in view of the great
be ordered printed.
Mr.. Steele moved to lay the motion on
the table, but afterwards withdrew it.
Mr. Caldwell thought the decision of the
greatest Importance, and was well satisfied
the House could not do without having a
number of copies printed.
Mr.. Fleming moved to amend by making
the number 900, which was accepted by Mr.
Barry.
Mr. Steele moved to lay the motion on
the table Lost
The motion to print 500 copies was then
put and carried.
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Mr. Tucker introduced a bill to amend
the common school laws Section one
provides that it shall be the duty of the
County Court of each county to levy tax
to be used far the support of common
schools in each county. The other sec
tons give the details for the collection of
the necessary taxes, how to be expended,
etc. Passed and referred to the Committee
on Common Schools
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The bill providing for the compensation
of Registration Commissioners was taken
up and discussed a great part of the after
noon. Finally, bill in lieu, offered by
MIR. Rhea, was adopted and passed on third
reading. 1t authorizes County Courts to
examine as to the pay received by Regis
trars who have served since the first of
January, 1869, and if they find that the pay
allowed by law is not a fair remuneration
for their services, they may make such adj
ditional allowance out of the county treas
uTy dS may SeeLu eq ulIdDle.
RECESS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Senate resolution proposing for adjourn
ment on the Doth of December, to meet
again on the lst of March, was taken up.
Mr.. Roach moved to postpone action on
the resolution until the LIST of January,
1876 Carried.
Mr.. James moved to reconsider the vote
just taken.
Ms. Sadler moved to lay the motion to
reconsider on the table Carried.
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.
Mr.. Mcconnell offered a resolution pro
viding for the appointment of committee
of three TO attend the meeting of the Army
of the Tennessee at Louisville. Adopted
under a suspension of the rules.
MIR. Caldwell subsequently moved to re-
consider
Mr.. James, OF Hamilton, moved to lay
the motion to reconsider on the table
Some discussion ensued, Messrs. C.ld-
well, Rosson and Steele favoring recon-
sideration, on the ground that it was some
thing unusual for civil body to appoint a
committee to attend an army reunion.
Finally, resolution in lieu, by Mr.. Rus
sell, of Bedford and Rutherford, granting
leave of absence to such members as de-
sired to go to Louisville was adopted.
TAXING HOTELS.
House bill to amend the revenue laws of
the State, by regulating the tax on hotel
rooms, etc, passed third reading.
Adjourned until 10i o'clock tomorrow.