Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-05

their own separate use and benefit, and
under their own. control, and shall not Be
liable for the debts of the husband, con-
tracted before or after marriage.
Alter some discussion, motion to adopt
the bill In lieu waslost-ayes, 20; noes, 70.
Mr.. Everett also offered a bill in heu,
which was laid on the table.
Mr.. Russell, of Hickman, offered an
amendment requiring married women to
register deeds under which she derives title
to property; and if the property Is ae-
quired by succession, TO have a schedule of
the same registered as aforesaid. The bill
as amended passed third reading-ayss, AZ;
noes, ~.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
House bill providing that Railroads fail
ing TO pay the interest on State bonds
loaned them, shall pay one-eighth Of their
gross earnings over to the State, being the
special order, was taken up and passed
second reading.
House bill providing for the erection Of
county warehouses;, at the expense Of c01n-
ties, and to lessen the number Of conviets
in the Penitentiary was taken up. A dis
cussion eEsued, but before any action was
had the House adjourned till 2:30P. n
Afternoon Session.
The consideration of the County Work
house bill was resumed.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Steele
was adopted, which provides that the costs
under this act shall be paid in all cases by
the county IN the tAal Of offenses mention
ed in the bill.
MIR. Knight offered an amendment.
which was adopted, that the word may"
shall be substituted for shall, in the first
al zybSnh 49,, 49,
be established in each county"
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, moved 10 Law
the amendment on the table. Lost.
The bill then passed third reading
Ayes, sc; noes 81.
PAY OF coRoNERs' JURrzs.
House bill regulating fees Of Coronsrs
Juries vas taken up as the special order.
On motion of Mr.. Tucker the bill was
laid on the table.
ELECTION OF JUSTICES
House bill providing for the election Of
Justices of the Peace, in cases where thew
have been appointed by the Governor.
Mr.. Fleming offered an amendment that
the election of such officials shall take place
on the fourth Saturday in March-the day
recommended by the Convention for the
election Of county officers. Adopted The
bill, as amended, passed third reading
ayes, 81; noes, 2.
SENATE MESSAGE
Senate message, embracing the bill 10
make the Penitentiary selfsustaining, re-
ported by a joint committee appointed to
compromise the conflicting views between
the two houses, was received and read.
On motion, the report was concurred IN.
NEW BUSINESS.
By Mr.. Townsend-A bill to correct de-
fects In the writ of error eOraR RObis.
Passed.
business CALLED UP.
Senate bill to incorporate the town Of
Maynardsville, in Union county, was called
up.
Mr.. Steele offered an amendment to
amend an act incorporating the Union
City Bank Adopted.
House bin to incorporate the town of
Adamsyille was adopted as an amendment.
Mr.. Hinkle offered an amendment in
cooperating the town of SsltillO, in Hardin
county. Adopted.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, offered an
amendment incorporating Sale Creek Ma
sonic Male and Female Institute. One
section of the bill authorizes the city Of
CHATTANOOGA to issue bonds to hquidate its
indebtedness Adopted.
Mr.. King offered an amendment to amend
an act Incorporating tine jackson Craslght
Company. Adopted
Mr.. Kenny offered an amendment incor-
porating the town Of Union. Adopted.
House bill to Incorporate Cane Creek
Academy was adopted as On amendment
Mr.. Rhea offered an amendment incorpo-
rating the National Benefit Insurance Com
| pany, of Nashville. Adopted.
Mr. Walker offered an amendment to
amend an act incorporating the Wand
Patent Car Roof Company, by changing the
| name to the Tennessee Iron Car Roofing
Company Adopted
Mr.. Barry offered an amendment in
cooperating the Ridge Branch Turnpike
Company. Adopted
Mr.. Tucker offered an amendment ex- d
tending the corporate limits Of the town Of
| Friendship. Adopted.
House bin 50 Incorporate the DOWN OF
/ Gardner, in Weakly county, was adopted
as an amendment
Mr.. Harris offered an amendment incor-
porating the town of Butlersville. Adopted.
House bill to incorporate Fuller Lodge
of Masons in Lauderdale county was
| adopted as an amendment.
House bill 70 incorporate the Nashville
Il FlrG 1Ollce WHh NtlOpLtl Is NulcL0AnoANs
Mr.. Thomas offered an amendment In
cooperating the Harpeth Turnpike Com
pany. Adopted
| House bill extending the limits OF the
/ town of Mckenzie was adopted as an
| amendment
House bill to incorporate the Jackson
Real Estate Company was adopted as an
| amendment
4 NJ N;,-1,, ,eF,-a1 NJ, a,,,ar1r.anf incoF-
/ pOratiDg the Lawreneeburg and .Pulasu
| Turnpike COmany. Adopted
/ House bill to incorporate the Sale De
| post Company of Memphis was adopted as
an amendment.
| Mr.. Fleming offered an amendment In
| cooperating the Knoxville Real Estste As
sociation. Adopted.
Mr.. Cox offered an amendment incOrpO-
rating the Bank Of Bristol Adopted
1 Mr.. Cox offered an amendment incorpo-
/ rating the Liberty and Woodbury. Turn
| pike Company Adopted
Mr. McGaughey offered an amendment
incorporating the Mississippi Valley Real
Estate Association, Adopted
/ House bill to Incorporate Cleburne, IN
Shelby county, was adopted as an amend
i ment.
| House bill to incorporate the Memphis
Printing and Publishing Company, was
l adopted as IN amendment.
/ Ms. West offered an amendment incOr-
porating the town Of Indian Mound
Adopted
Mr.. McGaughey offered an amendments
extending the limits Of the town Of New
port. Adopted
| House bill to incorporate the COnfedsr-
ate Relief and Historical Association OF
Memphis Was adopted =
Mr.. King offered an amendment extend
ing the limits Of the town Of Fall Branch.
Adopted.
Mr.. Thomas offered an amendment in
cooperating the Franklin and Spring Hill
Turnpike Co. Adopted
House bill incorporating the Gaines In-
stitute was adopted as an amendment.
House bill to incorporate the Continsn-
tai Transportation Company Of America
Was adopted as an amendment.
Mr. Harrison offered an amendment in
cooperating the town Of London. Adopted.
House bill incorporating Sweetwater
Lodge of MasOns, in Monroe county, was
adopted as an amendment.
House bill to ameHd an act authorizing
Benjamin Parker and VIM. Tucker to open
turnpike was adopted as an amendment
| House bill TO regulate the tolls Of certain
turnpike companies in Shelby county was
adopted as an amendment.
| Mr.. McGaughsy offered an smendmen
/ to amendments to a bill incorporating the
| Tennessee and Pacific Railroad. Adopted
The bill as amended then passed third
reading.
Adjourned until $50 O'Clock tomorrow
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