Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-10
THE GENERAL ASSE nBLY.
Condensed Summary Of the Pro-
ceedings OF saturday.
NASHVILLE, February S, 1853.
SenaGe.

/ NASHVILLE, February S, 1863.
senate.
/ The Senate was called to order at 10
/ am. by Speaker Ssnter, seventeen
members answering to their names.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
/ By Mr.. Garner; A bill to equalizs
/ taxes on polls. Passed first reading.
/ By Mr.. Nelson A bill authorizing A.
| GatiiBger to index certain surveys in
| West Tennessee. Passsd first reading.
METROPOLITAN POLICE.
A resolution calling on the Board OF
| Police Commissioners, of Memphis, for
! the moneys advanced them for the sup
port Of the police force. Adopted.
SENATE BILL ON THIRD READING.
To amend the charter OF the Chatta-
nOOgR sad Cincinnati Railroad Com
pany. Passed.
THE SCHOOL FUND.
Mr.. Wisener returned q resolution,
which authorizes the Treasurer OF the
Stste to prosecute such due and unpaid
claims as are now held by the State, and
to take such measures as he msy deem
necessary to secure their collection, ard
especially TO take such action Rs may be
necessary TO secure the payment Of so
much of the school fund es still remains
due and unpaid; and offered an amend.
ment providing that he act in concert
with Thomas r. Smith, Esq, for ali
business in Shelby county, until other
wise ordered by the Governor or Legisla-
ture, which was coneurred in, and then
the resolution as amended was adopted.
Adjourned until Monday at 10 O'Clock.
House,
The House was called to order ct 10
3. nl., by Mr.. PrOsser, Speaker pro teaa
and tiity-six membsis present.
Rsv. MIR. huntington offered prayer.
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Chiles sent up q resolution pro-
viding for suspending the publication OF
the report OK the special committee on
the School Fund until further orders.
the object Of the resolution was explained
TO be, that, as another special COMMITTEES
were now investigating the matter
brought to light by the report, it would
be only just and proper 70 have all the
testimony published together; and not
have damning charges made in one re-
port, and spread before members and
their constituents, against men prOmi-
nent in po6lio life, without the other side
OF the question going with 1t.
Mr.. Taylor, Of Carter, said that the
proof sheets OF much Of the report were
already out, aud It would not make any
difference whether the report was cut or
not, the evidence touching individuals
which was being gellcited by the commit
tee would be out ia good time.
Mr.. Reeves was anxious to have the
sworn testimony taken by the investigs-
ssz4n. K-aTNe too, 90, - - 4
was particularly desirable that mem bers
should have copies Of it, SO that thew
could consult IL as 3 whole, aud with q
fair chance of being able to form 8 cor.
rect Judgment Of lie contents.
Mr. 45osson was OF the opinion that as
It was but part of the truth, mixed up
largely with what ne had no doubt |
would prove fslsehOod, and as the whole |
evidence would be forthcoming very
soon, it would be wise on tina part OF the |
House not to allow the document to 90 |
forth in its present crude form. Very
eminent characters were drawn into thSt |
report in such way that their position |
had a sinister aspect. He hoped the |
House would allow the resolution to |
pass.
Mr.. White, Of Green, opposed the pcst- |
ponement OF the publication. IL was |
necessary to have that document on the /
desks of members, before they could l
form any sort Of just and impartial /
Judgment upon the questions which /
would be submitted to them, questions /
in which the character and public stand
ing Of gentlemen prominently connected
with the S-ate were involved. These
questions deserve serious, long and
calm investigation. Such an inyestigs.
tion could not be had unless members
could quietly examine all the hesriHgs OF
the case,
Mr.. Welsh thought 1t only Justice TO
the accused parties to wait for all the
than to let q part OF it 20
forth which accused every one indiscrim-
nately who was unfortunate enough to
be in any way connected with the af-
airs Of the school fund but excepted no
1ne.
Mr.. Doughty took the same side Of the
question.
Mr.. Meyers could not see any possible
injury to any party by the proposed post
o0nement.
The vote was then taken on the pas
,age OF the resolution. The resolution
passed by vote OF 80 to %.
Mt. Taylor, Of Carter, chairman OF the
Special Committee on School Fund,
Il
After q discussion Of 6n hour, the SUBJ
ect was dropped, the committee being
,till intact.
Mr. Porter gave notice of motion TO |
the vote on the postPonement /
If the resolution, and Mr., Waters moved
% take Ii up. {
The motion to reconsider prevailed by |
! vote OF Al ayes to 10 noes.
The resolution was then taken up iOT I
discussion. {
The ayes and noes being called on the {
passage Of the resolution, it was rejected {
)y vote OF 23 to 81.
Mr.. Meyers entered motion to recon- I
lder the vote rejecting the school dill. :
The Comptroller, Mr.. Blsckburn, sent 5
n the following Communication i
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFIoE,l
NASHVILLE, February 6, 1859.
% the Hon. Speaker and Gentlemen or the s
House of Representatives Ia
AS an apology is due from ms toyou for {
ny connection with the little episode l
hat occurred inside the bar OF the House :
-ests-~.:- 49, morning, | write this to offer
lou an apology and to say word ex-
lanatOry. :
AS understand the privileges of Leg 1
) stive Assembly, rs guaranteed by the
0nStltutl0n, approve tnems ana car
ainly have not entertained disposition
0 infringe them.
did not visit the hall TO zee Mr..
Srown. My business was with the d
Iouse Finance Committee. hurriedly I
ispatched my business, and started to
his Office, but, seeing Mr.. Blown, I a
allied on him for explanation Of the
landercus insinuations which | had S.
cen informed he made In his speech Of Fl
be day before. Seeing that be hesi- !,
sted, ceased to remember or to care e
7here was, or by whom was sur Z
ounded.
Gentlemen who make 1t their cardinal