The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-30
REPAIRS ON CAPITOL
Respectfully.
S. E. PARKER. Chairma

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S. E. PARKER, Chairman.
Mr.. Clay moved that unanimous consent
be given to Mr.. Marshall of Carroll, TO
spread an explanation of his vote upon the
journal. on the motion TO table the bill and
reports of the Committee on Constitutional
Convention, which was taken yesterday
by yeas and nays. Carried.
Mr.. Marshall Of Carroll, made the follow
ing explanation:
In voting "nO'' on the motion to table the
bill proposing a Constitutional Convention,
/ did so under a misrepresentation, thinking
the bill had been placed upon its final pas
sage. should have voted faye" upon the
motion to table
Mr.. Nelson, chairman of the Committee
on Mileage, was granted leave to correct
days since, as follows:
d. B. Seal of Hancock and PEARL. $40 miles
j. L. Spinks of Kemper. ...... 40 miles
G. A. Mclean of Lefore- $50 miles
Mr.. McSwine, chairman of the Agricul-
tural Com mittee, reported three bills do
not pass. The report was taken up.
FL. B. to regulate certain contracts In re-
gard to labor, do not pass. The bill pro-
posed to give damages against persons EN-
ploying labOrers who had previously con-
tracted with other persons. Mr.. Gwin IA
vored the passage of the bill. Messrs. Gwin
and Liddell offered amendments. Mr.. Clay
moved to recommit. Mr.. Roanc opposed
the bill. Mr.. Young Of Calhoun moved to
indefinitely postpone the bill. Mr.. Clay's
motion, TO recommit, carried.
POOR TRAY.
H. B. TO protect stock aud encourage the
raising thereof, do not pass. This was the
proposed dog law which required every
Or other animal, to shoot him on the spot"
Messrs. Wilson and CAtchings favored the
bill, they were on the side OF the sheep. Mr..
Dockery spoke in behalf of the rights OF
those who do not carry weapons and would
mediately perform the duties required Of
them by the bill should Il become a law.
Mr.. Moody moved 60 amend the bill so as
TO exempt dogs from its effects who habit
ualIy carried with them certificates.of good
character. NJ. Hampton spoke in behalf
of the dog owners who are largely In
excess of the sheep owners. and moved to
table The debate was much of the chaFac-
ter of that of the Legislature Of 1876 on q
similar bill. By large majority the Leg
stature determined not TO kill faithful old
Tray because he was caught in bad compa-
ny. and the bill was tabled.
Ell. b. amend section 1862, Code OF 1871,
IN regard 90 property exempt from taxa
ton, do not pass. Mr,@Reid of C0ah0ma q,
moved to recOn1mlk and favored the bill.
Mr.. McSwine moved to table the BILL Car
ried.
Mr.. Gibson, chairman OF the Committee
on Enrolled Bills, reported the following
correctly enrolled s. B. to change the time
of holding the Circuit Court In the LIST Dis
trict Of Kinds county. 5. b. 90 authorize
the Board OF Supervisors or YaxO0 county
Fisher and Others. S. B. 20 authorize the
sSuDervisors of XaIobusha county TO order q
ire-surEey Of township "a range u eaaks In
said county N I u. In relation 20 tho pay Of
members OF the Lsgialature.
Mr. Appaexrnfre. rnalrman OF Committee
On County a 1alus reported 8. 3. 30 repeal
section 1857. Code Of 1871, In relation 20 the
poor es el1les tna towns wa I'D amend