Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-12
HOUSE OF INSTRUMENTATION.


WEDNESDAY, May II, 1870. - The
House was called TO order at eleven
o'clock, Mr.. Speaker Perkins in the chair.
On call of the roll sixty-four members
answered to their names
A message was received from the
Senate announcing that body in session
and ready for business.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Steele-A resolution providing
that in view of the adoption and ratitica-
ton of the new Constitution, the men,
bers and officers of the General Assembly
shall take the required oath to support the
same before proceeding to business.
Mr.. Thomas supported the resolution,
and took occasion to remark that the old
Constitution being now dead everything
done by the General Assembly must neces-
sarily be under the provisions of the new
instrument
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, said he saw
no reason for taking the oath anew, since
members had already taken the same oath
that is provided in the new Constitution.
Mr.. Hornberger was satisfied the House
could not legitimately transact any bust
ness without members first taking the oath
as provided in the new Constitution. He
argued at some length in favor of the
proposition.
The resolution was finally adopted, ayes
90, noes Is.
Adjourned until 2 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
The House reassembled at 2 o'clock.
All the members present came forward,
and Mr.. Frazer, Clerk of the Supreme
Court, administered the oath to support
the new Constitution.
Senate Joint resolution, notifying the
Governor that the two houses were Or
ganized and ready for any communication
he might have to make to them, was
taken up and adopted, and Messrs. Steele,
Barry and McGaughey were appointed a
committee to wait on his Excellency.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Dixon-A resolution providing
for the election of Secretary of State,
COMPTROLLER and Treasurer on the 10Th
inst.
Amended by Mr.. Steele, by changing
the time to Tuesday, the 18th, and then
adopted under suspension of the rules.
By Mr.. James, of Hamilton-A bill to
establish a Criminal Court in the county
of Hamilton. Passed.
BY Mr.. McElwee-A bill TO reissue
land grants destroyed by any casualty.
Passed.
By Mr.. Walker-A bill to incorporate
the Deutsches Casino of Nashville.
Mr.. Dillin entered an exception to the
passage of the bill on first reading, the
House having no right under the new
Constitution to pass an act of incorpora-
ton. Passed first reading, and referred.
Mr.. Hinkle introduced bill to extend
the corporate limits of Saltillo, in Hardin
county. Passed and referred.
By Mr.. Everett-A bill to revise the
charter of the town of Lafayette, in Ma
con county. Passed.
By Mr.. Jones-A bill to increase the
salaries of Judges. 1t provides for an
increase in the salary Of Supreme Judges
to $4,000, and CIRCUIT, Criminal and
Chancery Judges to 81, 900.
By Mr.. Rhea-A bill to settle with the
Trustees and wind up the affairs of the
Bank of Tennessee. Passed.
By NJ. Rhea-A bill to appoint chap
lains for county warehouses and pool
houses. Passed.
By Mr. Rhea-A bill to authorize thu
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad t.
borrow money. Passed.
BY Mr. Rhea-A resolution directing
the joint committee on public property tc
look into the condition of the old Lunatit
Asylum property, and TO report as to tht