The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19
HOUSE.

BY Mr.. Davis--For the relief of Maria +.
Davis. wife of VIM. l.. Davis. Of Marshall
county, and only surviving daughter of Per-
nv Cohea, deceased. Referred.
By Mr.. Howard-An act in aid of the
NatcheZ and Jackson railroad. Referred.
By Mr.. Mayson-Relative to recording
deeds and other conveyances and contracts
in the county OF Kinds: Referred.
BY Mr.. Langford-To remove the civil
disabilities of VIM. G.. Perry, minor Of
Rankin. Referred.
BY Mr.. Piles-To establish ferry on Tai
lahatchie in this State, with petition there
to. Referred.
By Mr.. Boyd-An act to incorporate the
town of Austin. Passed.
BY Mr.. Donald:
An act to suspend the work on the court
house and Jail of Clark county until the
question OF the location of the same shall be
submitted to vote of the people.
Passed.
Mr.. Parker gave notice that he would at
an early date introduce the following bills:
To remove the civil disabilities of j. &.
CauseyS an act relating to Justices of the
Peace; an act for the relief of VIM. Il. Red
mond, Tax Assessor of Amite county.
Mr.. Donald gave notice that he would at
an early day introduce a bill TO submit the
question of location of the seat of Justice
of Clark county to a vote of her people,
and for other purposes.
BY Mr.. Hodges:
An act relative to persons holding Office
IN the State of Mississippi. Referred.
BILLS PASSED.
An act to incorporate the Scott County
Savings Institution.
An act for the benefit of the estate Of
Stephen E. Nash, deceased,
An act to incorporate the African Meth
odist Episcopal Church, of Friars Point,
Miss.
An act for the relief of john Rowe, OF
PontotOc county.
An act to incorporate the Aberdeen Hote
Company. was referred.
An act for the benefit of the City Hospi-
tai of Vicksburg, was referred.
An act for the relief of John III. EcholS
late State Treasurer, and Thos. L. Swami,
late Auditor of Public Accounts, of the
State of Mississippi, was was taken up, and
the report of Committee on Claims was
agreed to. Bill recommitted.
BY Mr.. Jones of Marshall:
Whereas, Much time, and consequently
money, is being spent by legislating minors
into manhood, which under ordinary cir
cumstances is believed by many to be an
error, and feature of our action that Is
manifestly of but little good to the State,
and almost without precedent in other
States; and further, that our devotion TO
the common interests of Mississippi does
not require us to step aside to build up
baby manhood; therefore,
Be it resolved, That it is the sense of this
House that no more bills asking the reno
term of the Legislature. Referred TO Judi
ciary Committee.
House bill passed to change the name OF
Martha j. Future to that of Martha j. Mills.
A resolution was adopted TO take up the
Code on Monday next and devote two hours
each day to its consideration.
BY Mr.. Roane. of Calhoun: To prevent.
the sale of vinous and spirituous liquors in
the town of Pitsboro', in the county OF CAL
houn.
By Mr.. Osborn: An act for the relief Of
Maria II. Taylor. widow of the Hon. Ham
ilton Taylor, deceased. Referred.
By Mr.. Collins: An act for the relief of
Richard Mccain, minor of Jones county.
Mr.. Howard gave notice that he would in
troduce bill 10 aid the Natchez and jack
son Railroad
BILLS PASSED.
An act to incorporate the Yazoo Valley
Railroad.
To remove the civil disabilities OF VIM. d.
o. Kelley, of Wilkinson county.
To secure to the county Of Grenada certain
monies.
To incorporate Macon Hook and Ladder
Company.
By MT. Ross-Whereas, The peace of the
good citizens ofcertain counties has lately
been greatly disturbed and their lives en-
dangered by lawless men, going about ~
disguise and armed, at unseemly hours, anu
whereas Many lives OF valuable cltlzens
have actually been taken by said men in
those counties, and the safety and welfare
Of the citizens therein cannot De secur-
| ed by the ordinary means;
Be ir resolved by the Legislature OF the
State Of Mississippi, That his Excellency the
| Governor be- and he hereby Is, requested 20
| furnish arms TO and otherwise equip sum-
| Gent number Of the militia Of said counties,
and employ the said militia In the same,
| for the purpose Of preventing recurrence
ofthe outrages referred to- and apprehend
| the violators Of the law.
Referred to Committee on Military Ar