Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-04-01
POLITICAL.
Mississippi Legislature.

mississippi Legislature.
Enecisl 10 the Appeal
JACKSON, March 3l.-In the house
three supplemental bills to the general
liquor law were discussed, eXempting
certain counties from the provisions and
penalties. One was referred and two
indefinitely postponed. An act to aid
in the construction of the Memphis and
Vicksburg railroad was discussed. Pend
ing a motion for an indefinite pOspone-
ment, the house adjourned. An opinion
from the attorney-general was received
in the house several pagesl informing
the house that they had no business to
appoint a committee 70 investigate his
charges against General Lowry without
first accepting his former communiea-
ton. This letter met its predecessor
fate, and was rejected. Senator Ben.
nett's prohibitory bill caused some sky
larking and amusement. Bennett
fought hard to get direct vote, but
failed. He endeavOred TO have il
referred to himself as a special commit.
tee, but failed, and was finally referred
to the committee on militia. AS the
chairman Of this committee loves his
toddy, it is difficult to say whether the
bill will convert him or he convert the
bill. The house passed a resolution
memorializing congress to aid in the
construction Of a land route from the
rivers to the gulf.
Arkansas Legislature.
Special TO the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, March Sl.-The Senate
was engaged in the discussion, introduc-
tion and reference to the committees
sundry railroad bills. An act passed
giving women the right to sue and be
sued, and hold property in their own
right, whether married or single. A bill
passed appropriating twenty-five thou
sand dollars to establish normal school
to educate colOred teachers. The house
viii reject it, as the State is too poor as
Yet to endow colleges. A bill passed to
prevent bribery i'm Office. Why was not
this thought of earlier? The house was
lackadaisical to-day. Turner intro
duced a bill to release railroads from OBJ
legations to the State, and levy tax OF
three mills TO meet the interest on bonds.
1t was made a special order for to-mor-
row morning. This is believed to be the
wiseeTt step, ,sndwill result in the compile
tion Of fNcvery road to which aid has been
given by the State; but many Demo-
cratic meAnbers look upon it with disfa-
vor. The State viii be reimbursed by
stock in the varions roads, and the in
calculable enhancement of properties in
the State tax. The chairman of the
judiciary Committee reported favorably
on the bills defining the mode of con-
tracing marriages, abOlishing the tax
on collections in certain counties, and
establishing the metropolitan police.
Mr.. Latta filed a minority report against
the last measure. The bill to call a con-
stitutional convention has been indef-
nitely postponed. Numerous bills were
referred to committees. The house took
a recess until six O'Clock. No quorum
was present, and the house adjourned.
The members are becoming tired, and
and it is generally understood that the
legislature will adjourn about the
twelfth of April.
Associated Press Dispatch.l
LITTLE Rock, March 31.-Senate to-
the right to sue and be sued and hold
property in severalty, same as femme
sole. The same body passed bill to
erect branch college OF the industrial
university for the education of cOlored
teachers. The same body passed a bill
10 prevent bribery and corruption in
Office. A bill was introduced in the
house releasing all railroads from the
payment Of principal or interest of State
aid bonds issued to aid in their cOnstruc-
ti9n, on transferring 70 the State that
amount Of stock. The amount of bonds
thus proposed TO he given to the roads is
over five million dollars.
Anti-Temperanee Convention.
EVANSVILLE, March 3l.-The Anti.
Temperance convention did not nOmin-
ate a ticket, and after resolving to vote
for none but those favoring their cause
adjourned.
Chic Legislature.
COLUMBUS. March 3l.-In the house
this morning a bill was introduced tC
repeal the Dayton and Columbus me
tTOpOlitan police law, which was passed
last Saturday. A bill was also intro
duced to authorize towns and cities tC
exchange lands donated for school pur
poses for other lands, to be used for the
same purpose. A joint resolution wa'
introduced TO authorize the governor t
receive proposals for the permanent 10
cation of the Girls Industrial Home
The resolution was laid on the table.
Judge sherman Asked 80 Resign
CLEVELAND, March 3l.-The Cleve'
land bar association this afternoon con.
sidered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the testimony gIveI
by Judge G. 7. Sherman before the com.
Uittee in the recent investigation il
congress, and letters admitted by him
TO be genuine, eyinee such want of in
tegrity and such moral turpitude as (
destroy all confidence in his judicial ad
ministratiOn, and require that he should
at once resign and relieve the fedora
court from the embarrassment conse
qUent upon his continued occupying th'
judgeship.
Action upon the above resolution wa
postponed 10 give Mr.. Sherman an op
portunity 70 communicate with the as
sOciatiOn.
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