Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENATE.
SATURDAY, Dec. q.-The Senate met at
10 A. NJ, Mr.. Speaker Vaughn in the
chair.
PETITIONS.
BY Mr. DuBose From magistrates Of the
county of Shelby, praying for remission Of
taxes on "Central Park at Memphis.
THE INSANE IN SHELBY COUNTY.
Mr.. DuBose called the attention of the
! Senate to a communication in the Memphis
Appeal, from the Sheriff of Shelby county,
in reference to the condition Of the insane
persons in county jails, and moved that it
| be referred to the Committee on Charitable
Institutions, with instructions to report a
bill to suit the case. Carried.
NEW BILL.
Mr.. Porter, from the Senate Insurance
| Committee, reported bill to repeal section
4 of the act requiring the agents of insu-
rance companies to pay privilege tax Of
S25. Passed.
| TIE VETOED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Senate resolution appointing turnpike
| commissioners, and Senate ill to change
| the line between the counties of Wilson and
DeKalb, disapproved by the Governor,
were taken up, and, after discussion, re-
jected.
Senate bill to change the line between
| the counties OF Monfoe and London, also
vetoed by the Governor, was passed, ayes
IA, noes I.
| SENATE BILL on THIRD HEADING.
To establish a Bureau Of Agriculture.
| Passed.
To re-district the State. The House bill
was adopted in lieu.
Mr.. Staley moved TO amend by taking
Granger from the fourth and adding it to
the third Senatorial district, and to take
| Campbell and ROane from the fifth and add
them to the fourth Senatorial district.
a debate which ensued lasted till recess.
At 1.45 P. NJ. the Senate took a recess till
| 8 O'Clock when it re-assembled.
NEW BILL AND RESOLUTION.
BY Mr.. Gibson: A bill for the better sup
preston of nltisances. Passed.
By Mr.. Mcconnell: A resolution to
amend article 4, section l Of the Constitu-
ton respecting the elective franchise. Lies
over.
| SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING
To change the line between the counties
| Of Meigs and Roane. Passed.
To amend section 4,5S5 Of the Code.
Rejected.
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN UP.
| House resolution requesting railroads In
the State TO pass over their lines free Of
charge, students Of the East Tennessee
University. Adopted.
House resolution providing for the de-
structiOn of the plates and dies of the Bank
of Tennessee. Adopted.
| House resolution requiring the recall OF
Mayor johnson, W. NJ. Harrington and S.
II. Foley, of Memphis, to testify before the
committee to investigate into the disposal
of the Memphis city coupons.
| Mr.. Coulter opposed the resolution as
unnecessary, the committee having the
power already to recall the witnesses.
The resolution was laid on the table
| House resolution in regard to the en-
ployment of convict labor on the capitol
grounds. Adopted.
House resolution directory % the Com,
mittee on Common Schools, to report to
the General Assembly respecting the schoO
funds. Adopted.
Senate resolution authorizing and direct.
ing the Governor to employ some person
learned in the Law to compile all the reye,
nue. laws in one volume. Rejected.
| HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS ON SECOND
READING.
A number of House and Senate bills were
| passed on second reading.
HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST BEADING.
A number Of House bills passed on first
reading.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD HEADING.
To establish a Criminal Court in the
counties Of Williamson, Maury, Giles, Mar
shall and Bedford. Passed.
To provide for filling vacancies in the of
fees of State and County Judges. Passed
Adjourned till Monday morning at Il
O'Clock.