Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-14
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE
SENATE fa ID
FRIDAY, May 13-The Senate met al
II O'Clock this morning. &

FRIDAY, May 13-Ine Senate ihet 9
II O'Clock this morning. 4Z
ala PETITIONS. M fN 4
Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford, presented
petition from John League, Clerk OF tn
county court of Shelby, asking for rellel
Of responsibility or recompense on accoun
of deprecated money received in his Off
cial capacity. Referred to Committee OF
Ways and Means.
Mr.. Thomas presented q petition iron
Joseph G. Mitchell, late Clerk of the
Branch Bank of Tennessee at Sparta,
asking reimbursement on account of the
use by the State of $4,000 in gold, de
posted in that bank on individual account
previous to its removal during the war.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 9-l - 5lAs-
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, so
BY Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford-A resolu-
ton directory to the Comptroller in refer
ence to the issuance of warrants to
County Court Clerks. The resolution
contemplates the reimbursement OF such
officers for losses on account of deprecia-
ted revenue. The rule was suspended
and the resolution adopted.
By Mr.. Faulkner-A resolution calling
for the appointment of joint committee
to lay off the State in judicial districts.
Adopted and transmitted to the House
By Mr.. Morris-A bill to make uniform
the practice of courts. Passed first read
ing and referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
By Mr.. Green-A bill to alter and
amend the laws in reference to insurance
companies. The bill provides for the
election of an Insurance Commissioner,
whose duty it shall be to see that all in
surance companies doing business in the
State comply with the laws on the SUBJ
ject, and to protect the interest OF the
State and people in the matter of life, fire
and marine insurance. Passed first read
ing and referred to the Committee on Fl
nance and Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. Self-A bill to amend an act to
sustain the revenue laws of the State.
Passed first reading, and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr.. Palmer-A bill to amend the
laws in reference to changes of venue,
etc. Passed first reading, and referred to
the Judiciary Committee
By Mr.. Self-A bill to reduce the fees
of Comfy Court Clerks. This bill pro-
vides that but one dollar shall be charged
for marriage licenses, as well as reducing
the fees for other clerical duties. Passed
first reading and referred to the Commit
tee on Finance and Ways and Means.
By Mr.. Hawes-A bill to restore the
line between the counties of Putnam and
White Passed first reading and referred
to the Committee on County Lines.
RESIGNATION.
The resignation of Mr.. Henry Black
burn, principal dOorkeeper of the Senate,
was presented and received. Ter
The Senate adjourned until IL o'clock
Monday morning.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
FRIDAY, May 13.-The House met at
8 o'clock, Mr.. Speaker Perkins in the
chair.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
By Mr.. Cheatham-A petition from
the merchants of Nashville, asking a
of the stay law. Referred
to Committee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. Curl-A memorial from the
citizens of Granger asking for the estab-
Iishment of new county, as provided
for in the new Constitution.
By Mr.. Boyett-A petition asking for
an act establishing a new county west of
IlaoI foot loly IN nHf1v, ao,7rfu
By Mr.. Slack-A petition praying for
more time in which to hold the Circuit
Courts in Sullivan county. Referred to
Committee on Redistricting the State.
NEW BILLS AND REsoLUTsoNs.
By Mr.. Steele-A bill to regulate the
assessment and payment of poll-tax.
Passed.
By Mr.. Evcrett-A bill to authorize the
Chancery Courts to grant letters of incor-
poration to individual companies, towns
and villages in the State. 1t provides an
easy method by bill III Chancery, to be
supported, as are other bills, by deposi-
tions, for the incorporation of companies,
towns, villages, etc. Notice to show
cause is required to be given, and bond
for cost that may accrue, and may or not
be regulated as er pdrte practice.
Passed.
BY Mr. Tucker-A bill for the relief of
W. K. Hall Passed.
By Mr.. Tucker-A bill to pay Parham
& Williamson, attorneys. Passed.
By Mr.. Boyett-A bill to establish the
county of Lee out of that portion of
Obion county west of Reel-fOot Lake.
Passed.
by Mr.. Walker-A bill to establish
State immigration Office in the city of
Nashville. Passed.
By Mr.. Cox-A bill to preserve the
peace and prevent homicide Passed.
Mr. Mr.. CALDWELL bill to establish
the Probate Court of Shelby county.
Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to protect con-
fectioners. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to repeal the act
granting lawyers license to practice be-
fore Justices of the Peace. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to make good
and valid the titles to property made by
S. Watson, Trustee of the Bank of Ten
nessee. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to allow Magis-
trates to change venue. Passed.
By Mr.. Steele-A bill to prevent mem
bers and officers of the House from re-
ceiving pay for time they are unnecessa-
rily absent. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to amend the
revenue laws of the State. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to allow revenue
officers q credit for Confederate money
received in payment of taxes prior to
December Is, 1861. Passed. -
By Mr.. Tucker-A bill to protect game.
Passed. -#
By Mr.. Townsend-A bill to amend
section 3, 101 of the Code. Passed.
By Mr.. Townsend-A bill to regulate
the fast freighting business in this State.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
By. Mr.. Warren-A bill to regulate the
elective franchise Passed.
By Mr.. Curl-A bill to establish the
county of Hamlin. Passed.
BY Mr.. Cheatham-A bill to secure TO
Joshua Elder whatsoever may be due to
him from the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and
Louisville railroad. Passed.
By Mr.. Bryant-A bill to amend the
attachment laws. Passed.
By Mr.. Sherrod-A bill to increase the
pay of the Chaplain of the penitentiary
Passed.
By Mr.. West-A bill for the relief of
Lowery, Thomas & Co. Passed.
BY Mr.. Cheatham-A bill to change the
line between the counties of Montgomery
and Cheatham. Passed.
By Mr.. Keeney-A bill to authorize the
establishment of the county of Boone, in
East Tennessee. Passed.
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