Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-06
TfIE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Defeat of the Pharmacy Bill In
the Senate.
A Field Day in the House Over
the Rate of Taxation.
Conflicting Views ON the Mantle
rance of the State Credit.
Words Of Cheer for Tom SCOTS
Texas Pacific.
SENATE.

FsOA0c Va OAGCL AOL AOLn 0SOSI .
Texas Pacific.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, Feb. 5.-The Speaker called
the Senate to order at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Twenty-Five Senators were present, the alb
sentees being Messrs. Ellis, Polk and
Smith.
NEW BILLS.
BY Mr.. Logan-Te expedite the admins
tration Of justice in the Circuit Courts.
By Mr.. Moseley-To encourage the
building Of macadamized roads. 1t pro-
yides that turnpike roads may be con
structed without charter, the right Of way
securing the privileges Of a turnpike COM
pany.
BY Mr.. Quarles-To authorize the in
corporation Of mining and manufacturing
companies, and the construction of ease
ments to and from the same to main stem
railroads, and n~a7igable streams. The bill
provides that three persons may associate
themselves as a corporation for the purpose
Of mining coal and ores, quarrying stone
and marble, digging or boring for salt and
oil, erecting dry docks, building steam
boats or for any manufacturing purpose,
by fling 4 certificate with the Secretary Of
State, and with the registers of each coun-
" in which they conduct the business,
which certificate shall set forth the nature
of their business, the amount. Of capital
stock, amount of shares, name and place Of
business, etc. The certificate Incorporates,
and, when so incorporated, they are au-
thOrized to carry on business with the
powers generally granted to corporations.
They have the right TO erect dams, dig
races and build railroads connecting them
with main-stem railroads, or ~naYigable
streams, and to commence operations upon
the subscription Of ten per cent. Of the cap
ital stock. The land necessary to be used
in making such easements MY be con-
demned, aud z tender of its value made, be-
fore entering upon possession. The Sec
retary Of State is required to publish in
book form copies Of the certificates issued
by HIM, to be known as the "Registry Of
Certificates of Corporations"
BY Mr.. Wilson-TO more perfectly Sc
cure and protect the rights Of minors.
By Mr.. Ragland-To change the time Of
holding the Chancery Court Of Crockett
county.
By Mr.. Haynes-TO authorize the ap-
pointment Of inspectors of Illuminating
oils and fluids in cities Of over 5000 in
habitants.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS,
Accepting the report Of r. NJ. Barton and
J.. II. McHenTy. On motion OF Mr.. Marye,
postponed uotil next Friday.
NEW RESOLUTIONS.
BY. Mr.. Wade-To consolidate the Com
mites on Public Printing. Laid over.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
Directing the Comptroller to issue his
warrant on the Treasurer for mileage and
attendance Of the witnesses who have ap-
peared before the joint committee of inves-
tigation relative to charges against certain
Concurred in.
Accepting the sword Of Maj. L. P. Mont
gomery. ConcUrIed in.
HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
TO authorize the election Of asJustice
Of the Peace in each ward Of the city Of
Chattanooga. Passed.
To change the time OF holding the
Criminal Court Of Knox county. Passed.
Authorizing the recovery and limiting
the amount Of damages to be recovered
when one person suffers injury by the
wrongful act Of others. On motion Of Mr..
Jones. the bill was tabled.
Mr.. Wilson said he was rather late in
doing so, but be suggested that, oUt Of re-
spec to the House, it would be proper to
let the bill pass its first reading.
Mr.. Hodges moved a reconsideration Of
the vote by which the bill was tabled, and
Hr. Jones moved to lay the motion 70 re-
consider on the table. The latter motion
prevailed.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD READING.
To regulate the practice of pharmacy and
the sale Of pOisOns and medicines.
Mr.. Wade explained At length the objects
of the bill, claiming that it was a prOtec-
ton 20 the citizens Of the Slate, and Sayi-C
that some legislation was necessary to pre-
vent imposition upon the people. He could
see no harm in passing the bill, as it Ger
tainly was not oppressive in a single one
Of its features.
Mr.. Boyd said that persons who dealt in
pois0ns and medicines should certainly
know their business, and explained how
an ignorant person, in mixing ingredients
with laudanum, might cause death.
Mr. Logan opposed the bill because it
was arbitrary, because it was a monopoly,
and because it initiated against the people.
Mr.. Jordan felt that some of the Sena-
to2s did not comprehend the provisions of
the bin. It did not seek to deprive any
who now sold drugs Of continuing to dose,
but It did seek to make druggists every
where in the State understand their bust
ness.
. Mr.. Hodges said it was clearly not ap
plicable 10 persons who now sold drugs,
but he thought 1t was class legislation and,
therefore, unconstitutional.
Iii. Buchanan could see no foundation
for the bill to stand on. He had called on
the best practitioners and druggists in the
city and had found but one who favored
the bill, He would, therefore, vote against
it.
Mir. Boyd presented a communication
fFomGhe Nashville Medical Society favor
ing the passage Of the bill.
Nj. OvertOn moved to strike out Section
6, which prevailed.
Mr.. Ragland then moved that the bill be
indefinitely postponed. Carried.
Tor Ohibit tie issuance of executions
againss the estates Of deceased persons.
Passed.
To amend the law in regard to the prop
crty Of married women. Lost for want Of
2 constitutional majOrity-ayes y, nays 9.
A 1 P. NJ, the Senate adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow morning.