Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-16
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE,
SENATE.


THURSDAY, Dec. 15.-The Senate met
at 9 A. NJ, Speaker Thomas in the chair
and quorum present
IMMIGRATION.
An invitation to attend the immigration
meeting to be held at Masonic Hall Friday
evening was accepted.
RECONSIDERATION.
On motion of Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford,
the vote passing the bill for the benefit Of
Clerks and Masters in Chancery was re-
considered and the bill recommitted to the
Judiciary Committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
BY Mr.. Luttrell-A resolution tender
ing the use of the basement of the capitol
to the Benevolent Society, No. l, on the
nights of the goth and 2lst inst. Laid
over under the rules.
By Mr.. Cason-A bill to amend an act
to incorporate the Lebanon and Gainesville
Turnpikes.
DELINQUENT RAILROADS.
Senate bill to amend the act of 1870,
chap. 70, for the sale of the interest of
the State in delinquent railroads, passed
its second reading.
HOUSE BILL ON SECOND BEADING.
To protect mechanics, vendors and
Others IN certain cases. Passed.
SENATE BILL ON THIRD READING.
To amend an act to preserve the peac c
and prevent homicide. Passed.
THE REVENUE BILL.
The motion entered by Mr.. Ethendge,
to reconsider the vote transmitting the
bill to raise the tax, to the House, was
taken up.
Mr.. Etheridge made some remarks in
opposition to the bill and in support OF
his motion. A vote was taken and re-
suited ayes 6, noes Is. So the Senate re-
fused to withdraw the order for the trans
mission of the bill.
The Senate then adjourned until to.
morrow morning at II O'Clock.
HOUSE OF BEPRESENTATIV
THURSDAY, Dec. 15.-The House was
called to order at 10 O'Clock by Mr..
Speaker Perkins.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. McFarland-A bill to amend
the act to establish the county of Crock
EFT. Passed.
By Mr.. King-A bill to change the
line between the counties of Madison and
Crockett Passed.
By Mr.. Singletary-A bill TO create an
additional Civil District in Carter county.
Passed.
By Mr.. Rhea-To increase the State
tax. Passed.
By Mr.. Boyd-A resolution providing
for the adjournment of both Houses on
the Esd inst. until the 4th of January,
1871. Lies over.
BY Mr.. Boyd-A resolution providing
for postage for members. Rejected.
By Mr.. Coldwell-A resolution author
izing W. A. Quarles to settle with the
Evansville and Henderson Railroad. Re-
ferred to Committee on Finance and
Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. OWeD-A bill to change the
line between the counties of Loudon and
Monroe. Passed.
BY Mr. Coldwell-A resolution for the
protection of the tax payers of the State.
Lies over.
By Mr.. Coldwell-A resolution direct
ing the appointment of committee 10
examine into the condition of the Library.
Lies over.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
TIE establish the county of Virginia.
Amended so as to call the county ''Bell,
in honor of the late John Bell, and
passed.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
To change the time of holding the
courts on the twelfth and thirteenth cir
cults. Passed.
To provide revenue for the State by
levying tax of eighty cents on the one
hundred dollars worth of property.
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN UP.
For the benefit of G. w. Blackburn,
former Comptroller. Amended, and re
ferred to Committee on Claims.
For the benefit of E. S. Cheatham anG
Clinton Green. Adopted.
Directing the Librarian TO purchase
mating to cover the floor of the Library
Rejected.
Adjourned until fifteen minutes past
o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To compel county officers to keep az
office at the county town. Rejected.
To amend the laws upon the subject Of
trespass. Passed.
For the benefit of Clerks Of Court o.
Record. Rejected.
To amend an act passed Jan. 5, 1870
Rejected.
To repeal the act to amend the act tC
make the rules of evidence uniform
Passed.
For the benefit of Sheriffs. Passed.
To increase the revenue of the Stat
by taxing all whisky imported int,
the State one dollar gallon
Passed.
To amend the road laws. Passed.
To provide for transcripts from Jus
tees dockets. Rejected.
In relation to wits of attachment
Rejected.
To amend section 1850 of the Code
Rejected.
To amend section 4, 549 of the Code
relative to fees of Justices of the Peace
Rejected.
ITO repeal the act passed July 6, 1870
to consolidate the Office of Surveyor an,
Entry Taker. Passed.
To increase the fees of County Regis
tiers. Rejected
To repeal sections 1,194 and 1875 o
the Code. Rejected.
Adjourned until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.