Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-04

lIEsDANs OCJ. Ollie c0udte was
called to order at 10 O'Clock by Speaker
Vaughn. aa-
COMMITTEE on RULES
The Speaker appointed MeSsrs. Sewer,
DuBose, Gibson and FOLEY a Committee
on Rules.
VACANCIES IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. Warren offered a resolution request
ing the Secretary of State to report to the
Senate, as soon as convenient, the number
of vacancies in that body by death or other
wise, which was adopted.
REFUNDING FARE.
The Clerk read a communication ad-
dressed to the Speaker by j. w. Thomas,
requesting Senators who paid fare on the
Nashville and Chattanooga and Nashville
and Northwestern Railroads 10 report their
names, and the amount paid, TO the Door
keeper. 10 whom such amount will be re-
funded for them.
COUNTING THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.
Mr.. DuBOse offered the following joint
resolution:
Resolved, by the General Assembly of
the State of Tennessee, That the Senators
meet the Representatives in the Hall of the
House Of Representatives, on Wednesday,
the 4th DAY of October, at II O'Clock noon,
for comparing the vote east in the election
for Governor, held in this State on the I'd
Tuesday in November, 1870.
Adopted aud ordered to be transmitted
10 the House.
A resolution from the House to apr.,,nt a
committee to wait upon the Gov, -rnor and
inform him Of the organization. Of the two
Houses was concuTed 81 and Messrs.
Halves and Green ar,-oiated committee
from the Senate. ....
THE DtEIIsT's OATH.
Mr.. Gibson offered the following resolu-
ton, which. Iies over
MlieI-eas, The Constitution of the State
depr. dueliSts, their aiders and abettors,
frfom the fright to hold any office of honor
OF profit in the State and whereas, said
provision of the Constitution has been en-
forced by appropriate legislation; and where
as, the anti-duehng oath was not admins
tered 70 any member Of this body; there
fore,
Be it resolved, That the Judiciary Com
mittee at once enquire and report whether
il is encumbent ON the members of this
body TO take said oath.
LABOR CONTRACTS.
Mr.. DuBose introduced the following bill
which passed first reading:
An Act for the better enforcement of Labor Con-
tracts
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the State Of Tennessee, Tlvt it shall not be
lawful TO offer an inducement to persons
hired to labor to abandOnthe service of their
employer during the time for the perform
ance of the contract entered into between
rIe parties, and whoever, by promise, or
an offer sof higher wages, or amy act what
employer before the expiration of his term
Of contract with intent to take such party
into his employment, or into the employ
neDt Of some other person, shall be guilty
uf misdemeanoT, and, on conviction, pun
ished by fine and imprisonment, in the dis
erection Of the jury trying the case, the fine
not to exceed, in any case, five hundred dol
lars, and Imprisonment not TO exceed three
months in the county Jail.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That this
act take effect from and after its passage,
the public welfare requiring it.
DEATH OF GEN. CLANToN.
Mr.. Gibson offered the following joint
resolution, which lies over under the rule:
WHEREAS, Gen. James II. ClantOn lost
his life in Tennessee, while representing the
interests Of his State, the State of Alabama;
and,
Whereas. The death of Gen. ClantOB
occurred under circumstances easily liable
10 be SO misunderstood as to tarnish the
character Of the State of Tennessee for
peace, good order and hospitality; there
fore be it
Resolved, l. That the people of Tennes-
see deeply regret the most unfortunate &C
.urrence resulting in the death of Gen.
II lor.1s ne nm
timely end with uufeigned sorrow.
9. That we tender to the State Of Ala
hama and the family and friends of the
deceased, our profound sympathy; and
that nothing could well have caused us more
grief and humiliation than this untOward
event.
= g. That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded to the Governor Of Alabama and
to the family of the lamented deceased.
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. Gibson offered the following reSolu-
ton. which lies over under the rule:
Resolved, That a committee of - on
the part of the Senate, and ON the part
of the House, be appointed by the Speaker
to investigate and report upon the charges
referred to in the communication OF Jones,
PIIrvis & Co.. the Public Printers for the
state; and that said committee, when APP
pointed, have power to send for persons and
papers.
The Senate then took a recess until three
O'Clock. -.- ...-. -.. ...H -.s-
Afternoon Session. n.
Mr.. Sewer, rs Chairman Of the commit
tee appoilted to prepare rules for the gov
crnlnent Of the Senate, reported that they
had adopted the rules of last year, with
few unimportant amendments.
The report was adopted.
Mr.. Gibson moved that 100 copies of the
rules be printed with the Constitution of
the United States and amendments thereto,
the new Constitution of the State of Ten
Hesse and SchedlIle-carTied. o-
COUNTING THE vOTE.
= The resolution passed by the Senate IN
The morning, resolving that the members ~
the Senate meet the members ef.lhe House
of Representatives on wednesday, to-day
for the purpose of comparing the vote cast
ina the election for Governor, held in No
vember, 1870, was returned from the
House. amended by striking out -"WedneS-s
dan the 4th." and inserting Instead, Fri
Cay the 9Th
The motion for concurrence Wa, defeated
AYES 9. noes 10.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. DuBose presented a petition from
lhe Memphis theaters praying for reduc-
lion Of the State tax on theaters.
Mr.. DuBoSe presented petition from
Robert War, Of Shelby county, praying for
An b.,rease u compensation for services As
A census enumeration. ta.
Mr.. Halves, chairman of the committee
anpointed to wait on the Governor. and i'll
form, him that the two houses were
orpauized. reported that the Governor had
informed them that he had no communica-
ti6n to make; that the new Governor would
he iuaugursted in few days, and that they
,,nuId then communicate with him.
The Senate adjourned till 10 3. IN.
tomorrow:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House was called 10 order at .
o'clock. Mr. Speaker Richardson in the
chair. and 90 members present.
Mr.. Alfred Jones, of Marshall, presented
IA, credentials and was sworn in.
On motion, tie House took recess nm
H. $3.50