Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-06-18
Do WEEEIYH ERALD



Msssnf = NzaaER
r Jane l0-smArs
ass BILL has been unde
mnsaaon al day. Il will b
amended aInesl 10 q new hlll
The section relating to retail
liquor dsaleFs Is specially eOnsid.
cred.
Ho6m-The School bill was IN.
der discussion. Wood, Of YazOo
Was the only white man who
spoke In favor Of mixed schools
An amendment compelling mix.
Cd schools was defeated, Al 10 SO
As the bill now stands it is Cd.
tional with county directors.
J. L. Drake was nominated and
e0afrmed Sheriff Of Kinds county.
Nominations, Gray, Sheriff Of
Newton also the officers Of New
ton and Harrison counties and the
town Of 0syka.
A sensation this afternoon in
theaHouse Of Representative was
caused by Senator Morgan escort.
inGa eOlored school teacher to a
seat and occupying one beside
her for m hour or more, then es.
eOrting her out, entering q car.
riage, and driving of for an even
inc ride. The Republican mem
beFs we're straining their necks
about making significant remarks,
and looking altogether disgusted.
Two, ladies, Mrs. Lewis and Miss
Costs, wife and daughter OF nrom-
.inent Republicans, Immediately
left the hall. Three ladies re.
NAMED, but appeared exceedingly
uncomfortable.
JACKSON, Mss, June ia
Senate bill was introduced to amend
the law relative to written charges
to juries.
The revenue bill was again dis.
cussed without final action.
A House bill was introduced to
incorporate Vicksburg Dry Dock
and Marine Railway Company.
An act in relation to granting
.Writs Of error and appeal to Su.
preme Court.
An act defining and furnishing
the crime Of libel.
An act Incorporating the Mis-
sissippi Navigation Company.
An act authorizing the compil-
alton Of the criminal law.
An act regulating bearing arms
ip self defense.
An act to better protect passen-
gers on railroads.
An act making laws against
gaming more effectual.
An act authorizing the levy Of
executions on property covered
BY mortgages.
A resolution was adopted APP
pointing q committee Of three to
ascertain il any members are dis
qualified by the Constitution of
the United States or State from
holding office. The resolution is
to reach YeOman, of
Wayne, who, It Is claimed, is not
naturalized.
A resolution was adopted in
the Judiciary Commit.
lee TO enquire what legislation a..
vas necessary to enforce Sunday
avs. I,
The Committee on Public )
report $4,000 neces-
.ary to thoroughly repair the
Capitol.
The Governor signed the bill
incorporating the Washington
Fire Company No. 3, Of Vicks-
|,
Sloanaker was rejected for Dis
trict Attorney Of the Sd District.
It Is confidently believed that
Montgomery, 8 negro, formerly =
the property Of JET. Davis, win
be appointed Sheriff Of Warren
county.
eIMontgomery was formerly the
properly Of Mr.. Joseph Davis,
brother Of the Ex-President-
En-.
Negotiations are pending with
reference 10 his appointment.
Gov. Alcorn iayOrs the appoint
ment.
JAcKsoN, June l3.-SENArK-
The revenue bill was considered
final action.
HoUSE--A bill was introduced
making exemptions in favor Of
practicing physicians.
Bills passed:
To amend the charter Of the
city Of Matches. |,
Incorporating Jefferson county
Manufacturing Association.
To incorporate the Natchez and
Vidalia Steam Ferry Company.
To incorporate the Southern
Railroad Association.
The committee on Claims report
hat they have allowed Stanton 4
s23,059, and ask an APP
Of $4,000 to cover
due on furniture for
mansion. /,
The resignation Of John Will ,
lams, State Librarian, was accept {
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A 1900 Stieff Grand Piano I
Su today received for the Gov :