Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-17

o'clock, and Speaker Thomas announce
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THE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.
Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford, presented {
communication from the Teachers Associ
alton of that county relating to the fund:
| of the State for educational purposes, and
asking for some more effective legislation
in reference to the same. The petition
suggests the election of State Superin
| tendent of Education, and recommends
that q uniform system of texts books be
fixed by law. Referred to the Committee
on Education and Common Schools.
RAILROAD INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Clemenson presented the report of
the Special Committee on the Mineral
Home Railroad Company, to which
800, 900 of the State bonds had been APP
propriated. The report shows considera-
bic irregularity in the official management
of said corporation and no work done on
the proposed road. 1t also expresses the
opinion that the whole affair was a pre-
concerted attempt to swindle the State
out of the 800, coo appropriated, and
that the Exchange and Deposit Bank at
Knoxville had been notified to reserve
such assets of the railroad company as
may be in its possession belonging to the
State. The report recommends the Cen
eral Assembly to take such action in
reference to the appropriation as will bes
protect the interests of the State. Report
received and transmitted to the House for
reference to the Joint Judiciary Commit
tee on Railroad Investigations.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford-A bill Sc
curing to counties their just share of
funds arising from the sale of school
lands. 1t provides that the proceeds of
such sales shall be given to the counties
in which such lands are situated, and de-
fines the duties of County Trustees in
reference to school funds coming into
their possession. Passed first reading and
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Lutterel-A bill in reference TO
the sale of lands on account of non-pay-
ment of taxes. Passed first reading and
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Hart-A bill to provide for the
recompense of Messrs. Bristol & Skid
more, for bridges built by them for the
Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville Rail-
road Company. Passed first reading and
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Palmer-A bill requiring the
payment by all voters of poll tax, not
more than one dollar, nor less than fifty
cents. Passed first reading and referred
to the Judiciary. Committee.
By Mr.. Palmer-A bill to prohibit the
intermarriage of white and colored per-
sons Passed first reading and referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Selt-A bill to repeal all laws
imposing a State tax for marriage licenses.
Passed first reading and referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Cooper, ofBedford-A resolution
authorizing the Treasurer to demand of
the Mineral Home Railroad Company, or
the Exchange and Deposit Bank of Knox
vile, such portions of the bonds appro-
priated by the State as may still be in the
possession of said railroad company or
bank, and ordering suit brought in case
the restitution demanded is refused. Rule
suspended end the resolution referred to
the judiciary Committee.
Adjourned to II O'Clock tomorrow (