The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-28
sENATE-FIFTEENTH DAY.
TnuRspAY. Jan. u. 1879.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81, 1875.
LEAVE of absence granted Hon. Mr..
4 Eeee.
THE bill to make state warrants receiya-
le for taxes, was discussed, at length
lessrs. Bennett, Furlong, Allen aud Price,
II Pr, and MeSsrs. Gleed (col.) and Smith, of
haiborne against.
The Railroad committee reported unfa-
"a Prably upon the House bill to repeal the
TO aid in the construction of the Nicks-
nrg and Nashville railroad
A resolution that the Finance Committee
le instructed to bring in bill taxing in
nrance com panies doing business in this
tate was offered by Mr.. Bennett and adopt
\ resolution by Mr.. Sessions inviting the
taxpayers committee to present the me-
norial tomorrow morning was adopted.
The House bill in relation to legal rate
pt interest was referred, aud the Senate bill
lpon the same subject was discussed at
length and lost.
A GRAY's State Police bill was made the
Special order for Monday at II o'clock.
Il BILL extending time for tax-collectors
to make settlements with the Auditor, was
passed.
The resolutions providing for an amend
ment to the constitution in relation to bien-
NAL sessions of the Legislature, passed its
third reading. Four colored members vo-
ting against it.
HOUSE.
Leave CT absence was granted. among
others to Hon. David johnson, OF Itawam-
ba county. on account of sickness, and to
hon. G. III. Campbell from day to day
Mr. WALKER of Aleorn introduced bill
to incorporate the Whitfield Manufacturing
company referred.
MIR. STEPHENS introduced a bill to require
Iippah county to pay to Union county GER
tam school funds, to which the latter is en-
titled; also a bill to extend the time of hold
ing circuit courts in Union county; both re-
terred.
MR.. EcKFoRD introduced an act to au-
thorize the Board of Supervisors of Lee
county to sell certain lands.
Mr. STONE introduced an act making an
appropriation for deficiency III Judiciary
accounts for 1874. Considered in committee
ofthe whole and passed yeas Il, nays 6.
The GOVERNOR has approved IAN Act tc
prevent the sale OF liquors within two mile;
ofClaiborne, Jasper county," ian Act tc
prevent the sale of liquors in the town O.
Meadyille or within two mile of the Court
House of Franklin; ;" san Act in relation t.
the school district of Aberdeen"
The bill to repeal the Act in relation t.
the State Board of Equalization was reportet
upon unfavorably by the Committee o.
Ways Means. and Mr.. Tison moved {,
consider the bill engrossed and place,
upon its final passage. Messrs. Tlsou, Den
son, Spight and PeytoR. spoke for the mo-
tlon. and Messrs. Clover, Gill and Cesso
(eol) against. Mr.. Walker tcol1 of Mon
roe, moved the previous question on th
passage of the bill, Mr.. Clover moved t,
table Mr. Tison's motion; lost and unde
Ine previous question the bill passed; yea
90, nays 80.
1EAs-Atkins. Applewhite, Archer, Byr,
OF Pearl, Boyd of Oktibbeha, Boyd OF Atfal
la, Caradine, Cook, Champlin. Chandler
Irecelns, Deval. benson, Eckford, Feem,
ster Ford, Gilmer. Garrett, Gree
Uranam, Horton of Calhoun, Horton OF Pom
Iotoes Hicks, Howard, Landers, McFarlant
McSaln, Mackey, Martin. McNeese, PeyfoI
lakewood, Reese, Rogers Of YaIobuel,
6ahdolph, Richards OF Lowndes, ShattacI
Splght, stevens, Smi IN of Jasper. StocksfiI
street, Stubs, South worth, THOMSON Z
Greene, Iison, Wilborne, Walker of Alcorl
haaAeE OF Monroe, Wynn.-50.