Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-14

ing TO the reputation of the debt Of tbs
State partially or wholly; therefore,
Resolved, that we now announce to al
concerned that it is the purpose Of this
House to repeal all laws for the collection
of revenue now upon the statute books;
that we disclaim ny intention Of passing
any assessment bill or taxing the people in
any way whatever, believing such legisla-
ton oppressive and calculated to bring
ruin, desOlation and poverty upon the
people Of this Commonwealth, and to en-
danger our free institutions; that if any
funds are required to meet legitimate ex-
| penses Of the Government, there shall be a
board appointed consisting of one man in
each county of the State whose duty shall
be, four times every year, at such times as
to him seems most fit, pass around hat
and receive such contributions as a
| liberal, patriotic, liberty-lOving peO-
/ pie, out of the abundance of
those things of which they are possessed,
may voluntarily give for the purpose above
/ indicated; and we here sOlemnly announce
that we have full faith that the amount so
raised will be more than sufficient to meet
all equitable demands upon the treasury
and bring happiness, peace and prosperity
upon hithe,to tax-rldden aud otherwise
oppressed people.
The resolution was laid over.
By Mr.. GlbsOn-Whereas, there are now
pending in the Supreme Court Of TenneS-
see several causes involving the liability Of
the State of Tennessee to receive what Is
popularity known as the "neW issue Of the
Bank Of Tennessee" in payment Of taxes
and other dues to the State; and,
Whereas, it is important that the said
liability should be determined by the high
est tribunal in the United States to the end
that nothing may seem to be left undone to
attain the right and justice Of the matter;
therefore,
Resolved by the General Assembly of
the State of Tennessee, that the Attorney
General Of the State be and he is hereby
imperatiyelyl required to take said causes
to the Supreme Court Of the United States,
in order that said liability may be there
determined.
Resolved, that the Governor Of the State
be and he is hereby directed to employ
counsel, and take all other necessary steps,
in order to have said liability determined
in the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Resolved, that any and all expenses in
CURED by the Attorney General and by the
Governor, in the execution of tins resOlu-
ton, shall be paid by the Treasurer on the
warrant of the Comptroller.
The resolution was referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
By Mr.. NOTman-ResOlved by this
House, that it is time for all toOlishneSs to
be stopped by this General Assembly, and
that hereafter it will take no notice Of res
Olutions that do not contain some merit.
The resolution was laid on the table.
By Mr.. Mathes-AuthOriZing the Super
iEtendent Of the Capitol TO employ a COM
petent plumber and gas-ftter to examine
and report what repairs are necessary to be
made on the large chandelier in Represent
atiyes' Hall. Adopted.
NEW BILLS.
By Mr.. GallOway-FOr the benefit Of the
sixth civil district of Fayette county.
By Mr.. CrOss-Declaring Clinch river,
as far as navigable, a lawful enclosure. Re
ferred to the Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr.. Notwithstanding the
County Court Of Knox county. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. East-TO prevent railroad CON-
panies from making determinations in ia
vOr Of any shipper, fOrwarder or railroad
company to the prejudice Of any other
shipper, forwarder or railroad company.
Referred TO the judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Gardenhire-To alter the law Of
replevin. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
By the same-To encourage immigra-
ton to this State. Referred to the Com
mittee on Agriculture. Tie bill provides
that the Commissioners Of Agriculture shall
have full. power to take all necessary steps
10 encourage immigration and the intro
ductiOn Of capital into this State.
By the same-TO regulate the taking of
dispositions. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
BY Mr.. LedgerwOOd-TO change section
2307 Of the Code. Referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
By Mr.. Noblitt-To better secure debts
duethe State, and regulating the exemption
laws in certain State cases. Referred to
the Committee on Finance, Ways and
Means.
BY Mr.. DOdson-TO reduce the expenses
Of the Executive Department by abOlishing
the offices Of Private Secretary to the Cos
ernor and Adjutant- General, and imposing
their duties upon the Secretary Of State. /
Referred to the Committee Oh Retrenchment |
and Reform.
titled IAN act to provide Justices Of the |
Peace Of this State with statute laws. Re |
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. James-AuthOrizing towns and |
cities in this State to regulate the passage
of railroad trains within corporate limits. |
Referred to the Committee on IncOrpOra- |
tiOns.
BY the same-TO give the Chancery
{ fr-rrN r.,r--.r to fva,rr,,rafa hn4a1 oov,vo-
MES. Referred to the Committee on In |
corporations.
BY Mr.. Gibson-FOr the benefit of Frank |
lin Academy, at JaCksborO.
By Mr.. NOTman-TOrep an act passed |
March 10, 1873, to provide Justices of the |
Peace with statute laws. Referred to the |
Committee on Retrenchment and Re |
form.
sale CT turnpike roads.
By Mr.. Rice, of LaUderdale-TO pre- |
vent the ranging Of stock into Laude. dale |
county from other counties. Referred to |
the Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr.. Glenn-TO facilitate the cOllec- |
ton Of revenue. 1t repeats the act passed |
March 20, 1873, and re-enacts section 4213 /
of the Code. Referred to the Committee /
Oh luduCe, ways duu -ucduS.
By Mr.. Peters-To preserve the public /
records. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Mr.. LEAFS corporation bill was made the
special order for next Tuesday at II O'Clock.
Several bills proposing to abolish the
Office Of Revenue Collector were made the
special order for Monday, at u NJ.
House resolution TO mature bills on sec
ond reading was laid on the table.
House joint resolution in reference 20
the funds of the Tennessee Agricultural
College was adopted.
House joint resolution relative to the
of Justices Of the Peace to the
Office Of Tax Assessor was laid on the
table.
SENATE BILL on THIRD READING.
To authorize the sale of a part of IN
academy lot in Bolivar. Passed.
SENATE Bills ON SECOND READING.
To amend section 520S of the Code.
Passed.
To equalize taxation upon corporations.
Referred 10 the Finance Committee.
To lessen the number of challenges in
criminal cases. Passed.
To diminish jailers' fees.
Mr.. Anderson moved 10 amend by pro-
viding that jailers shall be entitled to only
one turnkey upon reception and final dis