Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-26

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Of the House.
JUSTICES OF PEACE FOR CHATTANOOGA.
House bill proViding for the election of
Justice of the Peace in each ward Of Chat
taupogl, was taken up on Senate amend
ment and the amendment coHeurred in
CONVENTIONAL INTEREST.
The hour having arrived for which the
bill repeating the Conventional Interest act
was made the special order, the bill was
taken up and passed on its third reading,
under a call Of the previous question, by
the following vote:
Ayes Messrs. Barrett, Bell, Bowers,
Brooks, Bullen, Burnard, Carson, Gates,
Cole, Gross, DOdsOU, Fowler, Garienhire,
Gibson, Glenn, Harwe,l, HarTiss, Head,
Herring, Hurt, JamisOB, 'Leeper Ledger
wood, March, Martin, Mitchell, Morgan,
Mccain, Mcmillan, Neal, Norman, Ode.l,
Orr, Patton, Fond, ShacBleford, Small
wood, Spears, Starnes, Taylo-, TOOn, Trew-
HIT and Vests.
Noes-Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Bur-
nett, Cooper, East, Finlay, Galloway, Giers,
Gober, Greer, James, Lea, Mathes, Myers,
McGlothlin, Newbern, NOblitt, NoTthing-
ton, Parish, Parker, Perkins, Peters, Pol
lard, Rice, of Lauderdale, ROush, Walker,
Wynn and Speaker Bond-2S.
In explanation Of their votes several
members expressed strong objection to the
passage Of the bill under such proceeding,
and insisted that there had been an under
standing between the friends and opponents
Of the bin to the effect that if the
bilt was permitted to pass on its
second reading, it should be fully discussed
on lis third reading.
Mr. Peters said that al the proper time he
would enter protest against The passage If
the bill, and also against the unusual man
ner in which it had been passed.
Mr.. Hurt moved to reconsider the vote
just taken. lie said he did so in accord
ance with what he regarded as an agree
ment entered into upon the part Of the
friends Of the bill with those who opposed
it, to the effect thst the Liter should have
an opportunity for discussing the measure.
Mr.. Gibson remarked that there had
been a great deal said about a breach Of
contract or understanding on the part #
some Of the Representatives. Il was well
known that he had stated to the opponents
Of the bill, the other day, that if they per
sisted in discussing the bill on its second
reading, they ought not TO complain of its
friends if they should call for the previous
question on its third reading. Atthat time
the senior member from Shelby (Alr. Fir
lay) was on the floor and Indignantly, and
with scOrn, threw back the suggestion and
refused to entertain il; and, now for the
enemies Of the bill 20 charge that a cOntTad
had been entered into, was, he thought
most unfair and unjust accusation.
Ir. Fmlay said that it was on account Of
tie supplementary manner in which the
suggestion was made that he repealed il.
He scCTned the idea Of tendeTiuga contract
for discussion coupled with a threat.
Mr.. On thought that, in all reason and
economy, tic House should act more and
talk less. 1t was evident that talking must
cease and action begin on some Of the i'm
portaut measures before the House.
Mir. Adams could not see where the OPP
poneuls # the bill had any right 10 COM
plain, although he voted with them. 1t
had been insisted by some that discussion
had been postponed on account Of the ali
sence Of the gentleman from Upton Mr..
Cummins). That gentleman was now in
his seat and had not raised his voice against
the passage Of the bill.
Sir. CUmmins said that il was moi his de-
sire at any time 10 thruit himself upon the
House when il was the wish OF the major
ity 10 cut of discussion and pay 10 respect
TO the wishes Of the minority.
The motion to reconsider the bill was re-
jected.
TIE TEXAS PACIFIC.
Mr.. Gibson moved that the resolution in
regard 10 the Texas Pacific railroad be sent
back TO the Governor, at the latter's re-
quest. Carried.
House revenue bill, devoiving upon the
County Trustee the duty Of attending to
the collection Of State, county and munich
pal taxes, was taken up on its bird read
ing.
Pending its consideration, the House ad-
jourEsd until 2:30 p. N.
Afternoon Session.
The consideration Of the revenue bill was
resumed.
The amendments recommended by the
committee Of the whole last week were
adopted, and the bill passed its third read
ing as amended, the vote being 81 ayes AID
II noes.
HOUSE BILLS on THIRD READING.
To amend the criminal laws Of the
Stale.
Mr.. Lea offered bill in lieu making the
fel0nious appropriation Of thirty dollars
or less q misdemeaDor. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Jamison, the bill was
made the special order for next Wednes-
day al IL o'clock 4. NJ.
To abolish the quorum courts and vest
the powers Of the same in the chairman Of
the County Court.
Mr.. East moved 10 amend by giving
County Courts power TO vote the county
stock in railroads. Carried.
The bill then passed as amended-ayes
A, noes 19.
To lessen the terms Of Quarterly Courts
and the number Of Justices composing the
same.
Mr.. Gibson said that the passage Of this
bill would save to the State an annual eX-
penditure Of $4,000, at the lowest eSti-
mate.
Mr.. Finlay claimed that the Constitu-
ton provided that there should be two JUS
tees from each district, and that it would !
be unconstitutional for the Legislature to
interfere.
Mr.. Lea said that he could see nothing
in tie bill that would come in conflict with |
the Constitution.
Mr.. Bullen moved to strike out the |
clause Of the bill proposing TO dispense |
with the January and July Quarterly |
Courts. Rejected.
Nh. CUmmins moved TO strike out tie /
second section Of the bill.
Pending the motion, the House adjourn |
ed until $50 =. II. tomorrow morning.