Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-10
Union AND AMERICAN.
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


tions from merchants of Memphis, Browns
vile, Murfreesboros Somerville and Nash
vile. praying for relief from the tax on
merchants.
The special committee TO investigate the
Comptroller's books, reported that errors
had been discovered in them in crediting re-
ceipts from Shelby county.
IN TX NEW BILLS.
The following new bills were introduced
and passed first reading:
BY Mr.. Porter: To extend the time OF
discharging the duties mentioned in chap. IL
of tile Code. and the better to secure the
enrolling of causes in the various courts OF
the State. 8K S q q lfLLE lt3i3L-
By Mr.. Tolley; To amend an act TO in
corporate the Baptist Educational Society
Of Tennessee, and for other purposes.
By Mr.. Gibson: tTo@ make obligations
operative to require persons TO appear and
acts to be done at the time and place where
unto courts may be changed. sTLl
By Mr.. Windle: To amend the eXemp-
ton laws. o-
By Mr.. Hughes: To amend section 1915
of the Code. and to require printers receipts
for fees 20 be part of the evidence showing
that the law has been complied with.
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. Coulter offered the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, this General Assembly has re-
fused TO publish the testimony taken by the
Public Printing Investigating Committee
upon the charges of John Baxter against
Jones. Puryis Il Co., in consequence OF the
expense attending the same; and whereas,
this action of the General Assembly is OBJ
noxious 20 the charge of suppressing said
testimony. and the charge is so made by
narties for partisan and other purposes
all of which is calculated to affect the status
of Jones. Prlrvis q Co., as public printers
for the State. as well as the reasons m1u-
encing the said action of this General As
sembjv: and whereas, it is important that
the members of this Legislature should
fully understand said testimony, as well as
the pubIic generally; therefore, ~ -.
Resolved, that this General Assembly
furnish TO the press of Tennessee a certified
copy.of said testimony, and that Messrs
,Jories. PtIivis & Co. be most respectfully
requested to publish the same. .r--4-
Mr.. Staley moved to lay the resolution Oh
the table.
Mr.. Coulter requested to have the motor
Withdrawn in order to make few eXplana
tions. His request was complied with, anC
he stated that he had been unable to reat
the testimony himself 1t was too voluminoui
to be read in manuscript, and he desired tina
it should he laid before the public by SOM
means. Tie Legislature had refused Z
print it, and now certain papers were TAX
ing advantage of this refusal TO make graV'
charges against the Public Printers and IN
situations against the Legislature. ID
would therefore request that this motion %
allowed 60 pass in order that the puoil
might be able 20 read it and judge for them
selves whether the majority or the mlnorlt
Of the Printing Committee were right
Mr.. Warren, was surprised that the mem
her for Gibson Who voted against a lhollo
TO print the testimony on atormer occasloi
should now take an opposite view OF tii
case. II seemed to him (Alr. Warren) thu
this was merely an attempt TO raise ue'
issue.
Mr.. Clarke had opposed the motion
print the yolumnOus manuscript at the pun
lie expense, but he would support TINS ln'
ton.
Mr.. Merritt said it was most unfair to I'll
PnbIic Printers to ask them 70 publish
This evidence. which the Legislature had +,
fused TO print on the ground that II WON
cost too much.
Mr.. Ridley said there was no fear that Il
evidence would be suppressed. Both II
PubIic Printers and Mr.. Baxter would civ
il TO The public. He was confident, at
events. that Jones, Purvis x Co. would.
Mr.. Coulter said his object was to have
certified. correct copy published. II, hoy
ever. gentlemen desired 1t, he would strL
ont the part of. his resolution requestll
ZONES. Puryis q Co. 20 publish it, and lea
If simply optional with the press general
10 publish a certified copy of the evidenc
Mr.. DuBoSe SAID he would feel compeH
10 vote against this resolution. The tes
mopy was now public property, and al
one desiring a copy OF 1t for publicatloh
al,y purpose whatsoever could OBTAIN
He had already recorded his vote against {
printing of it at the public expense, ana
was prepared to let that record go before
neopie, believing it to be just and prop
one.
Mr.. Gibson moved an amendment tn
NIessrs. Jones. Puryis & Co. be requested
nuhliSb the evidence of MeSsrs. Grl1hl
Jones and PuryiS only.
Mr.. Warren moved that the Tesolutl
and amendment be laid on the table. u
ried.
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN Up.
Senate resolution directory to our delet
tiou in Congress in regard to meteorologl
reports Adopted.
Senate resolution to abolish the office
Assistant Clerk of the Senate. Adopted
SENATE BILLS on THIRD HEADING,
To allow an additional Justice OF
Peace to the 9th district Of Gibson couu
Passed.
To establish the county Of Crock(
After discussion, Withdrawn for amendme
To regulate the public printing: l
committee to whom the bill was refer
Yesterday. reported in lieu bill EMIT
an "Act TO regulate the Public PRINTING!
20 nrevent oyer-charging for composite
tokens and paper.n Adopted and pas
without discussion.
To make Common School Superntena
Trustee and receiver of the school tu
Passed.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To amend sections -, IA and 10 oil
act TO Incorporate the Chattanooga Q
GaysboYo Turnpike Company. Passed
To amend the assessment law so as
limit the pay Of the Assessor. rejected.
To legalizc the acts of nOn-reSld
Judpes. Clerks and NOtarieS Public. II
ed.
To do Justice 10 married HnllleH' ass
To regulate juries. Reported witha
in lien entitled can act in relation 10
nav of Jurors and TO diminish the costs
courts.n Adopted and passed.
To regulate the carrying OF weapo
Passed.
demanding causes from Supreme to
ferior Courts for the sale Of land. Pass
To authorize the Mayor and City Co
ell of any city Of 10000 Inhabitants to is
bonds, not exceeding in amount S3OO,'
Passed.
To amend an "act TO re-organize
regulate common schools" Passed.
To authorize the Clerks of Circuit Co
10 issue writs Of ccfiiOrdri and SUperSe'
without fiat therefor. Passed.
To amend an ''acJ to amend an az
Make the rules of eyidcnce uniform III
State and Federal Courts" Passed.
To allow Que Justice of the Peace to
cases of unlawful detainer. Passed.
To amend an act respecting unlawful
tainer. Passed. -....,
To amend section 1864 of the Code,
ulating the compensation OF Shenlis.
jected. .r,,. .
Toextend certain prOyiSos of the act r
lating the elective franchise. Passed