Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-05

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ing that no Chancellor shall allow persons
| appointed Receivers, a salary exceeding
| 81, 500 per annum. Laid on the table.
| The bill then passed.
Compelling railroad receivers to deliver
| up to the Presidents of the companies the
roads, property and books belonging tc
such roads. Passed.
To compensate ]. o. Griffith Il Co., fol
| public printing done for the State in 1860
Mr.. Ethelidge moved TO lay the bill on the
table. Carried, ayes 12-noes 7.
To take the census for 1871. Passed.
To reInquish States claims to certain
property in Cleveland. Passed
To repeal the law securing just rewards
to laborers for work and labor done.
Passed.
The Senate then adjourned until Tues
day morning at IL o'clock.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, Dec. 1.-THE House was called
to order at nine o'clock.
RAILROAD LOSSES.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, from the Com
mittee ON Federal Relations, presented q
memorial from the State of Tennessee to
the federal Congress, praying for compen-
sation to Tennessee railroads for losses,
ETC., sustained during the war. The me-
mortal was accompanied by a resolution
directing the Governor to forward the me-
mortal to the Tennessee members of Con-
gress, with a request to have it presented
to Congress. The resolution was taken up
and adopted.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Ry Mr. Gtaala from tho TOunrnittaa on
Ways and Means and Finance-A bill to
complete the tax assessors book of Shelby
county for the year 1869. Passed.
By Mr.. Singietary-A resolution direct
ing the Governor, Secretary of State and
Comptroller to enforce the provisions of
section Is of an act passed December Z,
1867, entitled an act to amend the Internal
improvement laws, passed February Il,
1852. Laid over.
By Mr.. Rosson-A bill for the relief of
railroads. 1t provides that railroads hav-
ing heretofore paid any debts due the Bank
of Tennessee shall be exempt from further
payment. Passed.
By Mr.. McBath-A bill for the benefit of
the Clerk and District Attorny of the
county of Knox and others. Passed.
By Mr. Eckle-A bill to regulate the as
sessment of taxes. Passed.
By Mr.. Tucker-A joint resolution to
print 1000 copies of the bill providing
for the calling of Constitutional Conven-
ton.
Mr.. Steele moved to lay it on the table.
Carried.
RECESS.
Mr. Tucker offered a resolution proVi-
ding for adjournment on the 18th instant,
to meet again on the first Monday in Jan
uary.
Mr. Kally moved to amend by adjourn
ing on the 23d inst. and meeting again on
the first Monday in January.
Some discussion was ELECTED, during
which it was commended by Mr.. Steele that
it would be suicidal for the Legislature not
to be in session during the session of the
Convention.
Mr.. Cheatham moved to lay the resolu-
ton and amendment on the table. Car
ried-ayes 80, noes 81.
The CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Mr.. Lackey offered. a resolution pro-
viding for the employment of convicts on
the Capitol grounds. Referred to the Com
mittee on Public Grounds.
NATIONAL CoLoRED CONVENTION.
Mr. Rhea offered a resolution to allow
the use of the hall of the House to the
National Colored Convention, which meets
in January. The resolution was taken up,
when
Mr.. Russell, of Rutherford and Bedford,
moved to lay it on the table, but withdrew
his motion.
Messrs. Cheatham and Rhea favored the
resolution
Mr. Fleming was opposed to it until be
could learn the object Of the Convention.
If it was to be political conclave, he was
utterly opposed to giving the use of the
Hall
Mr. Smith moved to amend by granting
the use of the Hall, providing the Legisla-
| tUre was not In session at the time. Ac'
cepted by Mr.. Rhea.
Mr.. Enloe offered resolution in lieu tO
| prohibit in future the use of the Hall fol
any purpose save that for which it was
| designed.
Remarks were made pro and con on
the resolution in lieu, whc Mr.. Fleming
moved to lay all the resolutions and
| amendments on the table Lost-ayes ~
noes 81.
The question on the adoption of the res.
olution in lieu was put and lost-ayes %
noes 81.
The House then proceeded to vote on
Mr.. Rhea's resolution, which was adopted
| ayes A, noes 90.
Mr. Singletary moved to reconsider Ii,
vote Just taken.
Mr. Eckle moved to lay the motion tc
reconsider on the table. Carried.
| RAILROAD AND TURNPIKE INVESTIGATION
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, offered a reso
luton directing the joint special committee
on the investigation of railroads to investi
gate the management and construction o
the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Fleming offered an amendment in
structing the committee heretofore ap
pointed to inquire into the affairs of thu
East Tennessee companies, to inquire int
and report concerning all turnpike com
panies in the State that have received
State aid. Adopted.
The resolution as amended was adopted
under a suspension of the rules.
THE RAILROAD LEASE BILL.
On motion of Mr.. Saunders, the bill t,
ratify the lease of the Nashville and North
western Railroad to the Nashville ant
Chattanooga road was taken up.
Nj. Saunders moved to lay the bill AM
the amendments on the table Lost-aye
Is, noes %.
Mr.. Speaker Perkins offered the follow
ing bill in lieu
! Section l. That the above proposition
be accepted, and said Nashville and Chatta
nooga Railroad Company is hereby author
lied to take possession of and control tn
said Northwestern Railroad, and tn
property thereof according to the term
and conditions of the propositions herein
after set forth: Pr0Cided, that the Presi
dent and Directors of the Nashville an
Chattanooga Railroad and their successor
in Office, before entering upon the dis
charge of their duties, and before takin
possession of said Northwestern Road
shall first enter into bond with two or NOR
sufficient securities in the penal sum {
500, 600 for the faithful performance c
the terms of the lease, and for faithful
compliance with the terms, provisions an
restrictions hereinafter provided, whicl
bond shall be approved by the Governor
Comptroller and Treasurer.
Sec. .. That there shall be paid out {
the earnings of the Northwestern railroa
the salary of an agent of the State, to b
appointed by the Governor, equal i
J amount to that given to the agent appoint
ed by the Nashville Railroad Company
under the provisions of the foregoing leas
who, as agent of the State, shall have a
the rights, powers and privileges givento Ii
| .,.a~,E of fha nopDaDv and shall narfOri