Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.


SATURDAY, Nov. 1S.-The House was
called to order at 10 A. NJ, Speaker Rich
ardsOn in the chair.
REPORT.
Mr.. Colquett submitted the reports of the
Trustees of the Deaf and Dumb School at
Knoxville, and the Blind Asylum at Nash
vile. Referred to the Committee on Char
table Institutions.
THE TAX BILL.
\ A communication signed by a number of
the members of the House was read, ex-
planning their reasons for voting for the first
section of the tax bill, fixing the rate of
taxation at forty cents, while they originally
favored thirty cents. 1t was simply that,
falling to get the figure fixed at thirty, they
acceded to the best terms they could get
forty cents. The communication was signed
by ]. A. Mccall, r. S. Houston, Chas.
Lynn, IL. II. Carr and Peter Pearson.
Mr.. Hinkle concurred, but was satisfied
that even thirty cents was heavier rate of
taxation than ought to be imposed.
Mr.. Carr stated that while he had signed
the document, he had not voted for forty
cents.
Mr.. Freeman objected to having the COM
municatiOn or protest spread upon the
journal. After some discussion it was or
dered to go on the journal.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Dsss: A bill to compel county
officers to keep an office at the county seat.
BY Mr.. Snipes A bill regulating the
fees of the Attorney General and Reporter
for the State.
By Mr.. Cross: A bill to provide for the
YaV-1naDt of tho casts in tho casa pftb.A State
against VIM. Walters.
By Mr. Trousdale: A resolution direct
ing the Comptroller to enter certain sums
to the credit of the Charleston railroad.
THE RAILROAD ATTORNEYS.
The communication from the attorneys
employed by the State in connection with
the delinquent railroad suits was read. No
further action was taken on the subject.
THE TAX BILL.
A motion entered to reconsider the vote
adopting the first section Of the tax bill was
taken up and tabled.
On motion of Mr.. McGhee the further
consideration of the bill was postponed
until Monday at O'Clock.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST HEADING.
To establish the county of Crockett.
Passed.
To receive State and county revenue by
Clerks and Justices. Passed.
To repeal the tax on plumbers and gas
filters. Passed.
To levy tax on incomes. Passed.
To authorize corporations with popula-
ton of 10000 and upwards to issue bonds.
Passed.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
Authorizing the printing Of the Senate
and House Journals and Appendices.
Adopted.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To exempt houses of religious associa-
tions from taxation. Passed.
Abolishing service in civil cases, except
were demanded. Passed.
To amend the act providing for the change
of county lines. Passed.
To exempt horse and cattle 5es,is ircru
paying tax. Rejected.
To amend the revenue laws IA reference
to variety establishments. Passed.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READNe.
To provide for the filling of vacancies IN
the Legislature. Passed.
To amend the act Incorporating the Chat
tanOoga and Galesburg Turnpike Company.
Passed.
To do justice to married women. Passed.
To exempt from taxation hotel stables.
Passed
To amend the act authorizing Chancery
Courts to grant letters of Incorporation.
Passed.
In reference to the distribution of the pro-
ceeds of insolvent estates. Passed.
To allow Coroners to appoint a deputy.
Passed.
To more effectuaIy secure the public rev
enue. Passed.
Regulating the signing and filing Of bills.
Passed.
Allowing an additional Justice in the
ninth district of Gibson county. Passed.
To amend section 4,639 of the Code.
Passed.
To authorize Clerks of County Courts to
issue writs of certiorari and supersedas.
Passed.
To make Common School Superintend-
ents the custodian of school moneys. Re
iected in accordance wish the recommenda-
ton of the Committee on Common Schools.
To regulate the public printing. Passed.
The House took recess until two O'Clock
when it re-assembled.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To repeal chapter 102 of the acts of 1869
and 1870. Rejected.
To authorize the Quorum Courts of each
county to appoint overseers of roads. Re
jected.
To change the line between the counties
! of Montgomery and Cheatham. Passed.
To amend the revenue laws of the State.
Rejected.
To provide for uniform mode Of assess
ment of property in Tennessee. Mr.. Magill
offered bill upon the same subject. Both
! bills were referred TO the Committee on
Finance, Ways and Means.
To repeal certain acts in regard to corpO-
rations. Passed.
To protect land owners. Passed.
To repeal section 10 of the appropriation