Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-16

| chair with much more ability and far great
er dignity, yet | can say with all truth and
candOr that no man ever in the discharge Of
the duties devOlving on a pr siding officer
labored more earnestly and zealOusly to acs
at all times with the utmost impartiality and
with a more ardent desire FOR the good Of
the people of his State. ] shall ever, while
i live, treasure this present az a striking
mementO Of the agreeable and kindly assO-
Citations formed by me while here, and when
l am gone it shall descend 70 my pOsterity,
to be by them held in sacred esteem.
Again, sir, l most cordially and sincerely
thank you and the members for this act Of
kindness and Partially for me.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Freeman introduced the following
resolution which was adopted unanimously:
That our thanks are hereby rendered 70
Hon. James ID. Richardson, Speaker, for
the able, courteous and efficient manner In
which he has presided over the delibera-
tions of this body-quick in the perception
of right, firm In the execution Of Justice.
swerving neither to the right nor left, nor
vet faltering in the straight and narrow
path of duty. His judgement has deflsd
criticism. and his candor challenged admi-
ration; his eOurtly demeanor has reflected
honor upon an honorable position, while
his impartial rulings have won for him thu
highest regards Of all parties.
Mr.. EnlOe introduced a resolution tend
ering the thanks Of the House to Messrs.
Brown, Wade and Williams, clerks Of the
House, and Mr.. w. Z. Garter, DOOrkeepeF.
Adopted unanimously.
SENATE RESOLUTION.
Directing the Comptroller to issus his
warrant for S2Z4 due J. z. McAIlfster.
Rejected.
SENATE BILLS on SECOND READING.
To change the line between the counties
Of Oyerton and Putnam. Rejected.
To create the county Of Chester. Passed.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD READING.
To fix the time of holding courts in Roans
county was taken up on motion 10 recon-
slider. Reconsidered aud passed third read
ing.
To extend the jurisdiction Of the Hum
boldt Law and Chsncery Court. Recon
sidered and passed.
To establish a Law Court in Montgomery
county was recOusidered and amended, by
authorizing the Judge Of tie Law Court Of
Nashville 70 hold said cOut three sessions
annually. As amended, the bill passed
third reading and was transmitted to the
Senate for concurrence.
To amend the laws in regard 10 the fees
Of Attorneys General, was taken up on a
motion to reconsider. After considerable
discussion, a motion was made to table ths
bill. Carried.
To authorize incorporated cities and
towns Of over 10000 inhabitalas, to issue
bonds 70 the amount Of 100000, was TO
considered, amended and passed.
To create the Office Of Geologist and
MinerslOglst. Passed.
To regulate the assessment and colleo-
ton Of taxes on stock. Rejected.
The House took 4 recess until 3 O'Clock,
when it reassembled.
TIE MEMPHIS COUPON TRANSACTION.
Mr.. Harris, from the committee appointed
TO investigate the sale Of the Memphis city
coupons, presented a minority Feport witch.
among other things, exempts Comptroller
Peunebaker from blame.
Mr.. Crews thought the report should not
be acted on until the ma 5ority report, which
was under consideration in the Senate, had
been brought into the House.
After discussion the report was received.
SENATE REsOLUTIOSs.
Senate resolution 10 amend section l OF
article 4 Of the Constitution. Passed sec
ond reading.
Authorizing the Governor and Secretary OF
State to cancel and file coupons and bonds
returned TO the State. COncurTed in.
HOUSE BILL on THIRD BEADING.
Providing for the removal Of the county
seat of Smith county. Passed.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD BEADING.
Authorizing the County Court Of David
son county to sell the stock Of said county
In anv railroad, was taken up on a motion
10 reconsider, and the bill again rejected.
To provide for the purchase OF COoper1s
Reports of the Supreme Court, fer The uss
OF civil officers. After discussion, the bill
was rejected-ayes 30, noes - A msktnn
was entered TO reconsider.
Adjourned tll 10 a. n. to-nozBou.