Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-04

FRIDAY, June 3.@Senate met at IL
O'Clock, Speaker Thomas in the chair.
CoMPTRoLLER's CLERK.
A communication was received from
Ed. X. Pennabaker, Comptroller of the
Treasury, asking authority for the en-
ployment of clerk. Referred to the
Committee on Finance and Ways and
Means, with instructions to act without
delay. 80 - i...s.sik >
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
For the appointment of committee to
examine and report the description of
State bonds issued contrary to law. Re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee. IS.
For the appointment of committee to
attend the Emigration Convention at
Louisville GA the 9th of June. Adopted,
Messrs. Morris and Clemenston appointed
on the part of the Senate. Mr.. Etheridge
subsequently entered a motion to recon
slider the uote adopting the resolution.
To authorize the Comptroller and
Treasurer to negotiate q loan of $50, 900
for the use and benefit of the State
Adopted. = l9 3 zisig ssa z
70 TO DESTROY BANK NOTES. :
House amendments to Senate resolution
providing for the destruction of certain
described notes of the Bank of Tennessee
received for taxes, were concurred in. )
VISIT TO ASYLUM FOR THR INSANE.
A communication was received from
the Superintendent of the Asylum for the
Insane inviting the Committees on Insane
Asylum and Public Grounds to visit and
inspect that institution.
Adjourned until IL O'Clock tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATEvE
FRIDAY, June 3.-The House met at
II A. NJ, MIR. Speaker Perkins in the
chair.
NEW BUSINESS.
A resolution, introduced by special
committee, providing against the loss of
bills in the hands of the clerks and others.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Smith-A bill providing for the
assessment of poll tax on colored citizens
of 1870. Passed and made the special
order for ii A. NJ. tomorrow.
By Mr.. Fleming-A bill for the relief
of ]. J. Craig and others. Passed.
BY Mr.. Singletary-A resolution to re-
sist all propositions looking toward iepu
diation. Lies over.
By NJ. Spears-A bill providing for
the laying off of the State into Judicial
Circuits. Passed.
By Mr.. Tucker-A bill for the protec
ton of stayers and indorsers. Passed.
A resolution was offered providing for
the payment of per diem and mileage to
members as it accrues.
BY Mr.. Walker-A bill to amend the
act giving the right of way to the Cincin
natl and Chattanooga Railroad. Passed.
By Mr.. Boyett-A resolution request
ing the reporter of the House to make his
ly. Laid on the table.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
Providing for change of venue in GER
tain cases. Passed.
Provi ling for the government 81 the
penitentiary. Passed and made the
special order for Tuesday at IL A. N.
OLD TENNESSEE MONEY.
The bill providing for the burning of
oil Tennessee money which may come
into the hands of the Treasurer, was
taken up as special order and passed on
tDiiu readlng Dy vote OF % 10 IL.
RAILROAD BONDS. tFEf
The unfinished business of yesterday
being a resolution directing the Comp
troller and Treasurer not to receive any
bonds or coupons of bonds of the State in
payment of the Indebtedness due the
State of Tennessee, pending action upon
House bill in regard to illegally issued
bonds, said resolution being so amended
as to particularize bonds issued 10 the
Tennessee and Pacific, the Mineral Home
and other roads, was taken up.
Mr.. Rosson offered the following
amendment:
provided, That nothing in this rcsOlu-
ton shall be so construed as to apply to
bonds purchased in good faith by railroad
companies to liquidate their Indebtedness
as provided in the law passed in January
last"
After considerable discussion the House
adjourned without action till 2:30P. NJ
Afternoon Session.
NO QUORUM.
There was no quorum present at roll
call, and the House adjourned until to-