Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-10

THURSDAY, Nov 9.-Ihe House was
called to order at 10 O'Clock, Speaker Rich
ardson in the chair.
NEW BILLS.
By Mr.. Lumpkin For the prevention of
the mutilation of show bills. posters, pro-
grammes, etc. -.... -.
By Mr.. Ferguson: To change the line be-
tween the counties of Cheatham and Mont
gomery.
BY Mr.. Leach: For the benefit of appel
lants in the Supreme Court. -..--.
By Mr.. Lumpkin To further define and
restrict the rights of railroad companies.
1t authorizes railroad companies incorpo-
rated in the State to enter into and carry
out any contract with other roads in refer
ence to freights to be transported over their
respective roads, and the proportional share
of each in the profits and expenses, provided
that there shall not be higher charges on
local freights than are now allowed by law.
Z RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION.
Senate bill authorizing railroads to con-
soldate, came up as the unfinished bust
ness. Messrs. Walters, Rosson, and Nc
Gail spoke in advocacy of the passage of
the bill. 2 go
The vote adopting the amendment of Mr..
Walters was reconsidered, and then the
amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Freeman's amendment, after being
| subjected 70 running discussion, partici-
pated in by Messrs. Lewis, Cliff, Chambers,
Crews, Freeman, Buford, Mccall, and Pad
gett, was adopted.
! Mr.. Samsel offered an amendment, pro-
viding that, 'Iany railroads consolidating
under this act and issuing bonds, shall
| specify on the face of said bonds that the
! State still holds all lawful liens, mortgages
and priorities upon all and every one of said
railroads to consolidate under this act."
The amendment was rejected. @
| Mr.. Lewis offered an amendment requir-
| ing all corporations ayailing themselves OF
| the provisions of this act to pay the inter
est on all bonds issued to them by the State,
| in such funds as may be receivable for
taxes.
After some discussion the amendment
was rejected.
Mr.. Gordon offered an amendment that
1 no railroad accepting the provisions OF this
act shall discriminate against the people ~
| ing along the lines of said road in freights
or passenger fare, which was rejected.
On motion, the vote yesterday adopting
Mr.. Gordon's amendment was reconsidered
and the amendment was then rejected-ayeS
| 80, noes Al.
The bill then passed third reading-ayes
80, noes IA. A motion to reconsider the
vote was laid on the table.
The House took recess and resumed
business at 3 p. NJ.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Enloe: A resolution providing
that when an amendment to bill is laiC
on the table, that the bill itself be not also
carried with it. Adopted under suspen
sion of the rules.
By Mr.. Spears: A bill to release the taN
collector OF Roane county from the pay,
ment of certain poll taxes. Passed.
By Mr. McGhee: To authorize the pur'
chasers of railroads to mortgage the same
Passed.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To fix the price of public printing. TIL
bill was amended fixing the price at eight
cents per thousand. 1t was also otherwis
amended. Passed.
l For the relief of b. F. Champ. Passed
To provide revenue for the State Of Ter
nessee. Passed and made a special Orde
for next Wednesday at 10 o'clock, and froI
day to day thereafter till finished.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To establish Criminal Court in tn
counties Of Williamson, Maury, Giles an
Marshall. Passed.
To provide for the cancellation Of bond:
Passed.
Adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow.