Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

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journed until 1880 tomorrow morning.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3.-The House mel
at IL A. NJ, Speaker Bond in the Chair,
and'hfty-thTee members present.
Messrs. Greer, Roush, Newbern, Parriss,
Fowler and Hurt were granted leave Of alb
sence on account Of sickness.
Mr.. Adams was granted leave Of alb
sence until the high waters in and around
Lake county shall have subsidized to such an
extent that he can travel.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
BY Mr.. AndersOn-From citizens of
Edgefeld, praying for the removal of the
toll-gate located at the junction of the
Whites creek and Dickerson turnpikes, one
mile and a half from the corporation line,
the distance now being only a half of a
mile. Referred TO the Committee on
Public Roads.
By Mr.. POnd-FrOm members Of the
Gallatin bar, praying the General Assem-
bly, not to abolish the Common Law Court
at Nashville. Referred to the judiciary
Committee.
By the same-From citizens Of five civil
districts of Sumner county, praying the
General Assembly 20 establish a Common
Law Court al Gallatin. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
TIE BLIND SCHOOL.
Mr.. Lea presented the reports Of the
Superintendent and Board of Trustees of
the Blind School, located at Nashville.
On motion of Mr.. Lea two hundred copies
Of each report were ordered printed for the
use Of the House.
NEW RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Gardenhire-Joint resolution to
provide q room in the capitol for the Blu
reau Of Agriculture. Laid over.
NEW BILLS.
By Mr.. Gardenhire-TO increase the
revenue Of the State and 10 encourage wool
growing, making the keeping Of dogs a
privilege to be taxed. Referred to the
Committee on Agriculture.
Bythesame-To encourage the production
Of timber, 20 preserve the fertility Of the
soil, to secure the beauty Of the fields and
forests, and to promote permanent health.
The bill exempts all fields in which I,5O0
trees or sprouts TO the acro may be planted
from taxation for fifteen years from the
time said trees are planted. Referred to
the Committee N Agriculture.
By the same-IO establish the standard
weight Of a bushel Of oats. The bill fixes
the weight at thiTty-two pounds. Referred
to the Committee on Agriculture.
BY the same-FiXing the fees Of AttOr-
neys General in certain cases. Referred to
the Committee on Fees.
By the same-To regulate appeals and
writs Of error. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
BY Mr.. East-Relative TO the duties Of
District Attorneys in certain cases. Refer
red to the judiciary Committee.
By the 3ame-To regulate the form Of
an ancillary attachment, and proceedings
hereunder. Referred. to the judiciary
By Mr.. McClain-TO change the COM
mon law where theiDiured party dies be-
fore suit begins. Referred to the Judiciary
By the same-TO alter and amend sec
lions 1874 and 1875 Of the Code in rela-
lion to trust assignments to secure credit /
DIS. Referred to the Judiciary COMMITTEES.
By Mr.. Taylor-TO amend section 1874
IF the Code in reference to cases Of unlaw- |
jul aetainer. Referred TO the Judiciary
BY Mr.. Pond-To remedy defects in
proceedings. Referred to the Com
on Agriculture.
By the same-TO protect farmers against
and damage Of stock and for other /
purposes. Referred TO the Committee on
Agriculture.
By Mr.. Cates-TO amend section 1902 /
If the Code IL reference to the appoint
nent Of OyerseeTs Of public roads. Referred
% the Committee on Public Roads.
By Mr.. GibsOn-TO facilitate the collec- /
lion Of public revenue in regard TO garHish-
ments. Referred to the Judiciary Com
BY Mr.. Walker-TO repeal section / Of
IN act passed Feb, 1871, chapter u, sub
section ], repeating the act Of lS67-S, chap
er a.
By Mr.. Cates-To make defendants in
cases competent witnesses. Re
erred TO the judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Trewhitt-TO create and regu-
ate the Office Of County Judge and to de-
inc the jurisdiction Of county courts. Re
to the Judiciary Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
House Joint resolution directingth Com
on the Penitentiary to inquire into
he treatment Of cOnvicts under the man
lgement Of the present leSsees of the peni-
.entiary. Adopted.
Senate Joint resolution in relation to the
Of a bill by Congress granting pen
lions to the surviving soldiers and widows
IF deceased soldiers Of the Mexican war.
.COncurred in.
Senate joint resolution in relation to
the Secretary Of States report was
to the Committee Oh Public Print
Nc.
SENATE BILLS on FIRST READING.
To authorize the sale Of a portion Of the
Academy lot at Bolivar. Passed.
HOUSE BILLS on THIRD HEADING.
To allow Knox county One additional
Public. Withdrawn for amend
To enable aliens to acquire and convey
cal estate.
On motion Of Mr.. Neal, the aOnsidera-
ion Of the bill was postponed Until next
tuesday at IL o'clock.
To enlarge the remedy Of f. chile de-
amer.
Mr.. East moved to strike out the word
'fOrcible' wherever it occurs IT, the bill
md insert unlawful" Carried and the bill
!
To increase the powers Of committees of
Investigation. Passed.
To enable. old counties, rom which
fractions have been taken to form new
counties, to appoint tax collectors. Passed
over informally.
To provide for the assessment Of real
state for taxation. On motion of hIr.
Jummins, the consideration Of the bill
vas postponed until L O'Clock next Tues
lay.
To define and Peduce the feas Of ~iailers.
Referred to the Committee Oh Retrench-
nent.
To relieve delinquent taxpayers from
penalties on all arrears for the year 1874.
After some discussion, the ill was, on
notion Of Mr.. Finlay, referred to the Ju-
liciary Committee.
SALE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE.
The report Of the committee appointed to
investigate the sale Of the Comptroller's
,fice wac called up by Mr.. Mcmillan and
without discussion.
Mr.. Harwell was added to the Committee
Roads.
The House adjourned until tomorrow
morning al 10 o'clock
THE ~"wickedest man in tn world" has
)een found. His name is Wicker, of Ere
mont, O'i0. He went We, and swim
.a'f H partner in Toledo OIL of all the
la had taken with hin to sell; he