Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-04
HOUSE oF wEPRESENrArIvEs

HOUSE 1F REPRESENTATIVES,.
FRIDAY, Dec. &.-The House was called
to order at 9 O'Clock, Mr. Speaker Perkins
in the Chair
NASHVILLE AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD.
Mr.. Fleming presented memorial from
operatives of the Nashville and North
western Railroad, protesting against the
lease of that road to the Nashville and
Chattanooga road, and stating that the
former road was largely indebted to them
for services rendered.
NEW Bills.
BY Mr.. Niyon-A bill to encourage man
uhctuTe5 in this State. 1t provides that
capital stock. not less than 1000. when
employed il manufactures, shall he ex-
enpt from State and county taxation.
Passed
BY Mr.. Niyon-A bill to protect game in
this State
by Mr.. Brown-A bill to incorporate the
Flint SPling Male and Female Academy
Passed
BY Mr.. Smith-A bill to repeal sub-sec-
ton lst Of section >, 44S, of the Code
Passed
woNTENs RIGHTS
Mr.. IIunley offered o resolution recon-
mending the coming Constitutional Con
veutlon to enact a provision allowing
women to vote, hold Office. sit on iuries
and have other privileges exercised by
men.
The rules were suspended and the reso-
lEdon taken up.
After the bandying of various facetious
remarks by the members. Mr.. Nixon moved
10 lay the resolution on the table Lost
ayes -. noes -.
On motion of Mr.. Agee the resolution
was referred to a special committee of six
The following Is the committee appointed
By the Speaker. Hunlev. james of Hamil-
ton. Warren, Stevens, Enloc and Scott.
Mr.. Scott offered a resolution to prevent
visitors, except ladies, from coming within
the bar of the House.
The resolution was taken up. and, on
! motion Of Mr.. ShCrrOd, laid on the table.
AN EPISODE
Mr.. Ehea offered n resolution suggesting
the proUricty of having probe, who con
tributes a communication to the UNION
AND AMERICAN, brought before the various
committees, so as to instruct them what to
do: and if sad probe" failed to make his
appearance. that the publishers Of the
form the committee Of the personal identi-
ty Of the writer, and if unable to do so,
that one Of the editors be requested to act
in his stead.
Mr. Elemingmoved to suspend the rules.
SO that he could make a motion to table
the resolution, saying it was beneath the
dignity of the House to have such
o resolution offered in regard to
anonymous communications, besides
being grossly discOurteous to the
editors of the paper referred to. Writers
and newspapers have a perfect right to
cIiticise the action of the Legislature and
for his part, he thought the dilatory move
ments OF the body in matters of grave I'M
portanee furnished just grounds for criti-
cism. Such resolution as this was an IN
provoked attack on the freedom OF the
press, and should not be tolerated.
Mr.. Rhea disclaimed any intention of
being discourteous, but contended that
anonymous scribblers were carrying mat
ters too far in attacking this Legislature
lie asked permission to Withdraw his reso-
luton, which was granted.
To PAY INTEREST
Nj pIllu oiit red a resolution to appoint
a JOIN. special committee toinvestigate and
report as 10 the best method OF raising
funds TO pay The interest on the State debt
Laid over.
HOUSE BILLS On SECOND READING
For the protection Of Sherifs and Con-
stables Passed.
To repeal an act increasing the fees of
County Registrars. Passed
To regulate the pay Of Clerks Of Courts
Of Record
Alter some discussion Mr.. Neil moved to
lay the bill on the table Carried.
70 reduce the salary Of the Treasurer of
the State. Passed
To change the time Of holding Chancery
Court in Overton county. Passed.
70 repeal an act Increasing the cOmpen-
sation Of Judges, Governor and Superin-
tendent of instruction. Passed and referred
10 the Judiciary Committee.
To abolish the Office of taX-collector and
impose the duty on constables.
On motion of Mr.. Enloe, the bill was
laid or the table
To legalize the acts of Ira J. Brown.
Passed.