The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-11-10

proceed at once to provide for the
election of Governor in terms Of
the Constitution.
/ Resolutions were adopted denying
that the people of Georgia or the
Legislature are in any sense mimi
cal to the General Government as
asserted by r. B. Bullock.
SATURDAY, Nov. 4.
II the Senate
A bill was introduced extending the time
sixty days for the collection of Taxes also, one
to regulate and let TO the lowest bidder the
/ public printing and one requiring Ordinances
in issuing orders on the County Treasurer Il
specify the items.
Ia the House
/ Hon. w. ID. Anderson rose 10 a question o
privilege and said that he was detained yes
terday by an accident on the State Road, anC
! that he wanted TO record his vote in the atfirna
tive on the motion to adopt Mr. Jackson's res
oluton in regard TO Governor Buloek's charges
against the members of this House. This re
1 quest was granted.
i message from the Governor was received
Mr.. Phillips moved that the communication
/ from the $50 called Governor be read.
This motion prevailed and the communica-
1 ton was read. 1.-THE message was very lengthy
and relates 10 common schools finances, the
! University and other general topics
I Mr. Phillips OF Eehols, moved that the va
rious matters referred TO in the message be re-
ferred to appropriate committees. Adopted.
The following bills were read the first time ::
MIR Peeples-A bin for the election Of Gov
erlor TO fiji the vacancy caused by the resigna
ton of Governor Bullock
Mr.. Payne-A bill to fix the compensation
Of the members Of the General Assembly at 70
per day
M RiolfarCs-A bill to fix the pay of mem
beers OF the General Assembly at S. per day
Mr.. GOdsmith-A bill to alter and amend
Section 178 in relation to pay OF members; al
so, a bill TO incorporate the Van Vert Slate
Mining Company also, a bill TO amend Sec
ton 2023 in relation to interest on money al
80 a bill to incorporate the Excelsior Slate
Mining Company Of Polk county also, a bill
10 1epeal an act to extend the lien Of set off
and recoupment as against debts contracted
por to June, 1865.
Mr.. Woodward-A bill to repeal the ACT or
Qani2ng the District Court
Mr.. Rawls, Of Efingham-A bill TO create
the office of County Commissioners; also bill
10 alter the Road laws.
Nj. Head-A bill to repeal an act declaring
the poll tax of 1868 illegal also, bill to re-
peal the act creating Criminal Court for each
county.
Mr., Murphy-A bill to repeal the act Great
ing the District Court,
Mr.. Scott offered a resolution providing that
after to-day the House will meet at 10 A. NJ,
and adjourn at ] +. NJ. Meet at z. NJ. and
and adjourn s p. NJ Adopted
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 1871
On the 9th large number of bills were read
in the Senate relating altogether TO matters
uninportant to the general reader.
HOUSE.
/ The House met pursuant To adjournment.
Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules to
have the bill to provide for the election for Gov
error read the second time.
I Mr. Scott moved to amend by adding the
I bill to provide for the appointment of a commits
sion TO investigate the conduct Of certain State
oliicials.
Mr.. Howell and Mr.. Riley opposed the mo
ton to suspend.
The motion to suspend was put and lost
Mr.. jackson moved to have a committee aP-
pointed on the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Mr. jackson advocated action on the part of
the Legislature in investigating alleged frauds
against the State
Mr. Scott remarked that no committee from
tins House could give the matter sufficient
time and attention, and that a special commit
tee should be appointed as provided for in his
/ bill to prepare evidence.
The Speaker ruled the whole matter out of
order. and the call of the counties was resum-
/ ed
Bills read the first time
Mr.. Bush A bill to repeal the act organizing
/ the District Cont.
Mr. Howell: A bill to fix the per diem of
members of the General Assembly,
/ Also bill to make It penal for negroes and
! whites to gamble.
Also bill to alter section 2267 of the Code
OF Georgia 50 as to make the burning of tene-
ments abae rent in certain cases.
Also a bill to repeal the act abolishing the
chain gang
Also bill to punish employers and employ
Gees for breaking contracts for services when
such contracts have been reduced TO writing
Mr. Netherland bill to repeal an act to
amend and secure the proceeds, profits and
rents from homesteads
Also Il bill to repeal the act organizing the
District Court for the llul Senatorial District.
Mr. Cumming: A bill TO limit the lien o
judgments of Justices Courts.
Mr.. Dill: A bill to repeal the 22d section OF
the Appropriation Act oflS70, and for other
purposes.
Mr. Cato OF Troup: A bill to incorporate the
LaGrange Banking and Trust Company
Also a bill to bring on an election tor Cover
nor
Mr.. Dill A bill to repeal the act olganlzins
the District Court so far as 1t relates to th'
18th Senatorial District.
Mr. Wood A bill to repeal an act 10 apent
an act to fix the salaries OF Supreme Cour
Judges.
Also a hill to fix the mode of repeating TN
Code.
Mr.. Bowie of Walton: A bill TO fix the pc
diem of members.
Mr.. TAYLOR of Washington : A bill 10 amen'
section 226l of the Code in relation to liens o
landlords GU crops.
Mr. Griffin Of Houston A resolution askin!
his Exeelleney the Governor TO transmit to tn
{ Committee on Privileges and elections the pa
pers concerning the contest for seats as mem
bers from Sumter county,
! Mr.. Cumming moved to strike out his tx
cellenev the Governor" and insert the word
Hon benjamin Conley exercising the power
V etGoyemur-the latter beng the terms used /
Y the Constitution The resolution, AZ amended
WAS adopted
Mr. Sargent A bill 10 authorize Agents an
Attorneys 10 make oath TO pleas in all civ
cases.
Mir. Richards: A bill to authorize reysio
: of the Jury box in Cherokee county.
Mr.. jackson A memorial to Congress ask
ing for the construction OF canal Referee
5 without being read
a Mr. McWborter; A resolution proposing
that the judiciary and Finance Committees 0
the Senate aud House shall be Joint.
Mr.. Mcmillan 4 resolution that The Join
. Finance and Judiciary Committees OF tn,
House and Senate report what measures cal
be taken 10 protect the State from loss in conse
ouenee of certain acts of the last General As
semby
Also a bin 10 provide certain forms for sales
in certain cases.
Also bin in relation to ,he ual Of civil
cases.
Mr.. Simmons Of Hall: \ bill to prohibit the
granting Of license 10 sch liquor IN less qusut-