Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-11
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, March 10.-The Speaker
called the Senate to order at $50 A. NJ, all
the members present.
EAST TENNESSEE INSANE ASYLUM.
Mr.. Trotter, from the Committee on
Public Grounds and Charitable Institu-
tions, reported that the commissioners ap-
pointed by the Governor had fully COM
piled with the law. The site purchased is
an eligible one, contains 302 acres, cost
Sl9,590, of which amount $4,000 is past
due and now bears 10 per cent interest.
The contracts are most judiciously made.
The appropriations have been fully and
economically accounted for. The contracts
already made, including the purchase of
site, amount to $4,000. An additional ap-
preparation Of $4,000 is required. The
wing now in process Of erection is to cost
S112,000
NEW RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Misunderstanding the. Comp
trOller to issue his warrant to contractors
on the building for the Hospital for the In
sane IN East Tennessee. Laid over.
By Mr.. Aden-Providing for an assistant
enrolling clerk for the Senate. Adopted.
SENATE BILLS ON HOUSE AMENDMENTS.
House amendments to the following
Senate bills were concurred in: To
prohibit the buying and selling of
Offices; to regulate the practice in
cases Of forcible entry and detainer;
to amend sections 2990 to 1921 Of the Code:
to increase the number Of NOtaries Public
in Knox county; to diminish Jailers' fees.
NEW BILLS.
By Mr.. Marchbanks-TO amend section
1, chapter 90, of the acts Of 1869, 1870.
By Mr.. Quarles-To enable tax collect
ors to collect back taxes and to repeal GER
tain sections of the act Of March %, 1873.
By Mr.. Ragland-To register two State
bonds and fund their coupons.
WARRANTS ON THE TREASURY.
The bill to provide for the Issuance of
warrants on the Treasury to the amount Of
$500, 600 was made the special order for
Thursday at y o'clock.
MOTIONS FOR COSTS.
The vote rejecting Senate bill to amend
section 3204 Of the Code, authorizing mo
tons for costs, etc, was reconsidered and
the bill passed.
HOUSE BILLS on THIRD READING.
To amend pleadings in chancery. Re
To reorganize agricultural associations.
Passed.
To abolish the Office of jailer of David
son county. Pass@.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To regulate lien acquired by judgment.
Rejected.
To amend the criminal laws in regard to
the taxation Of cost in criminal cases. Re
ected.
The following were passed: De
,laring certain private ways public roads;
10 change the time of holding the Chancery
Court Of Warren county and Chancery
Court Of Van Buren, county; to amend the
criminal laws and to authorize County
Courts to issue bonds or borrow money to
purchase supplies.
The Senate took recess until 2:30 P. n.
Afternoon Session.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of
House bills on second reading.
The following were passed: To increase |
he revenue Of the State and encourage
wool growing; to prevent pulling and leag-
ng fences down, and of opening and leav-
ng open gates, without permission Of |
owner; to prevent yagrancy; to foster and
encourage the improvement of stock; 70
abolish the Office Of entry taker; to regulate |
he disposal Of joint crops, and prevent the |
Illegal selling or buying up the same or
part thereof relating 10 consolidation Of |
'ailroad companies; TO establish Common |
Law and Chancery Court for Madison |
county.
The following were rejected:
To increase and equalize the criminal |
Of Recorders Of incorporated |
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IN act to provide for the increase Of the |
State Library; to more efeCtUally suppress |
offences against females.
THE CHARGES AGAINST SHELBY's DELE |
CATION.
The action of the Senate with regard to |
he charges o the Nel0 Orleans Tines /
lgainst the Shelby delegation, il connection |
with the United States Senstorship, is re- |
)orted fully on our fourth page.
HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
The following were passed:
To amend the charter of the town of |
Milan; to repeal an act TO establish addi- |
iOnal hospitals for the insane; for the ben
fit Of farmers in :egard to fences; for the |
benefit Of farmers by protecting them |
-gainst stock running at large; repeating |
he law authorizing the sheriffs to appoint |
all physicians; providing for the registra-
ion Of deeds Of conveyance in certain /
asses; to change the name of Portersville |
o AtOka.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD READING.
To regulate the sale of intoxicating IL
IuOrs. Passed-ayes IA, noes s.
To protect the property of married |
women. Rejected.
To amend the charter Of GAINESVILLE. |
Amended and passed.
AT P. N. the Senate adjourned until 0 |
/. NJ. tomorrow.