The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-02-04


Leave of absence granted Mcssrs. Steele
Warner, Price aud futile.
The Governor submitted a report of the
salaries that paid officers of the various
institutions, which were ordered spread
upon the Journal.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS.
By Mr.. Smith, of characterization of
James Mcclellan and others. of Claiborne
county, asking relief from disabilities of
Wellington Ward Flowers, minor of said
county referred.
By Mr.. Stone-A memorial from Changers
of Tishomingo county. on the subject of
taxation. ETC.; referred.
By Mr.. SessionS--A petition of f. d. Bow
err, TOR relief; referred.
By Mr.. BridgesA petition from the citi-
zens of West Point, ColfaX county, asking
the passage of an Act, funding fhe floating
debt; referred.
A number of reports were received from
Mr.. Sessions, from the Committee on Ju-
dietary, reported as follows: That S. B.,
entitled an Act in relation to trials ny jury,
and liens of judgments, that substitute do
pass; passed.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
The following were introduced and re-
ferred:
By Mr. Taylor-An ct to regulate allow
ancees by the Beard of Supervisors
BY Mr.. Williams-An Act to authorize
the guardian of Nathaniel Ii. Harrison, a
minor of NoXubee county, to adjust and
settle the amount due said minor from the
estate of f I. Bush, deceased.
BY Mr.. Wiliams-An Act to require per-
sons who are occupying certain lands in
the several counties in this State, held by
the State for non payment of taxes, to pay
the same, and for other purposes.
BY Mr.. Sessions-To repeal the 9Th sec
ton of an Act to amend the rules of prac-
tice and procedure in criminal cases in
this State.
BY Mr.. Sessions.-An Act in relation to
the compensation of Assessors.
BY Mr.. SesSions-An Act in relation to
the compensation of County Treasurer.
BY Mr.. SessiOns-An Act to amend sec
ton 7S2 of the Revised Code of 1871, in re-
lation to suits on open accounts.
By Mr.. StOne-An Act to repeal an Act
entitled an Act to prohibit the sale of
vinous or sprituous liquors in the town of
Iuka, Tishomingo county, approved JAN
uary 3, 1872
BY Mr. Sessions-An Act to amend see
ton 1853 of the Revised Code of 1871, in re-
lation TO compensation of members of the
Board of Supervisors.
By Mr.. SeSsions-An Act in relation to
the Circuit Clerk of the county of Law
renee.
Mr.. Stone moved to call from the hands
of the Committee on Unfinished Business all
the old bills, and order the Secretary TO
distribute them to the appropriate commit
| tees. Carried.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That the Chairman of the En-
rolling Committee be authorized to appoint
an additional Enrolling Clerk.
| Resolved, That the Chairman of the En-
rolling Committee be authorized to appoint
| an additional Enrolling Clerk. or for such
! other service as. under the direction of the
secretary of the Senate, may be necessa-
| ry-
| Mr.. Bennett moved to indefinitely post
| pone the resolution; carried.
| By Mr.. Smith of ClaibOrne-Senate con-
/ current resolution:
| Resolved by the Senate, the House con-
curing. That acommittte of two the
part OF the Senate, and ON the part OF
/ the House, be appointed to inquire into the
practicabllity of providing for the mainte e.
/ nance of the inmates of the asylum for the
| blind, and the asylum for the deaf and dumb
| by contract. which contract shall include
| not only board and clothing. but slso such
| attendance, medical or otherwise. and such
| instruction as is customary in Institutions
| of that character. And if such maintenance
| cannot be secured in this State, whether IL
cannot be secured in institutions of adjoin-
| ing States at greatly reduced expense to
that now borne by this State under thepres-
sen system.
Also to inquire whether it would not be
expedient and great reduction of expense
| of these Institutions if the inmates OF both
| asylums were gathered together into one
building. which could be controlled by one
! Board of Trustees and one set of officers
and the other building closed for the present
year.
Also that this Committee be authorized
to correspond with the authorities of adj
joining States upon the subject. and If they
deem necessary TO advertise for proposals
from responsible parties. and TO receive
propositions for the support of the inmate;
at certain rate per week, month or year
for each person, with a view to reducing the
present expenses of those institutions.
The President appointed as Committee or
the part CT the Senate: MeSSrs. Smith o
Claiborne and Graham.
S. j. Res, in relation to the destruction
of uncurrent funds in the State Treasury
was taken up, and House amendment wa
agreed to.
HOUSE BILLS.
A number of House bills were read ant
! referred.
FL. B. An Act TO provide for the paymen
of outstanding School Teachers warrants
in the counties of Lincoln, FRANKLIN ant
Pontotocs in this State, was taken up. an,
Passed.
i IA B. An Act to make an appropriation
for the State PeniteHtiary, was taken up.
Mr.. Gray moved to further suspend tn
: rules to put the bill on its third reading
. Carried. and the Dill passed.
Mr. Gray moved TO call up s. B. TO abol
ish the office OF Inspector Of the Peaiten
tiarY.