The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-01-11
The Kentucky Lcgissafmye.

g. The henfuckr Legislature.
The General Assembly of Kentucky
met promptly on December 3lst, and
on the roll being called it was found
that only one member was absent.
The organization of the House was ef-
fected with but little difficulty by the
election of Judge 4. W. Turner, Of
Madison, Speaker; 7. q. Poore, Of
Hickman, Clerk Col. 4. Polk John
sun, of the Louisville Evening News.
Assistant Clerk; John J. Pursely, of
Clark, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Mr..
Swango. Door Keeper. In the Sem
ate w. V. Prather, of Harrison, was
elected Clerk; Jno. l.. Snead, of
Franklin, Assistant Clerk; ID. ID.
Sublett, Magofin, Sergeant-at-Arms
and Il. w. jenkins, Of Louisville,
Door Keeper.
JANUARY lsT.
The Governors message, very
comprehensive and carefully prepared
document was delivered to both bodies,
read and referred to appropriate
standing committees. One hundred
copies OF the message for each men,
Der were ordered to be printed. In
the House j. c. Thompson, of Mer-
Ger, offered joint resolution instruct
ing our Senators and members of
Congress to use all their exertions to
procure the repeal of the Resumption
act and to have the silver dollar re-
monetized. Mr.. Godshaw offered
similar resolution urging on our Rep
resentatives in Congress to secure the
repeal of the Bankrupt law. These
were laid over for one day.
JANUARY 2ND.
In the Senate Mr.. Bertram offered
resolution requiring the Auditor to
furnish the body with the amount of
fees paid to the Circuit Clerk of Jefier.
son by the State. This was rejected,
but a joint resolution offered by Mr..
johnson. instructing the Committee
on Judiciary to bring in a bill to
equalze the fees of clerks in criminal
cases, so that all will get the same
compensation for the same services,
was adopted. Mr.. Cleveland present.
ed bill authorizing the levying of
dog tax. Lieutenant Governor IN
derwood then announced the standing
committees for the session. Our SEN
ator, j. II. Bruce, is chairman of the
Committee on Executive affairs, is one
of the Appropriation Committee, a
member on Public Expenditures, and
is also on the Committee on Rules.
Col. II. j. White, of Madison, is
chairman Of the Committee on Enroll
ments, and is on several other CON-
mittees. In the House Mr.. Buford
offered joint resolution requesting
our Senators and Representatives in
Congress 10 use all their exertions to
secure a law giving pensions to U: y.
soldiers in the Mexican war. Three
daily papers were allowed each mem
Der during the session. Mr.. Ever
soles resolution 10 have the Stars and
Stripes waive over the capitol during
the session, was adopted.
JANUARY Bird.
A joint resolution was adopted in
the Senate directing the Quartermas-
ter General to fire national salutes on
the 9Th of January and 22nd Of Feb
ruary. Mr.. Bertram offered bill
looking to a reduction in taxation as
there was 1852 1894 81 in the State .
Treasury ON the 10th Of October.
Mr.. White offered petition from cit ,
Izens of Rockcastle county praying ,
that Jno. w. Kirby may serve anoth.
er term as assessor of that county il
elected. In the House Speaker Turn
er announced the standing committees.
Our representative Jno. ;. Owsley
was given the craftsmanship Of the !
Committee ON Enrolment and the one
IN Claims and membership in several
,ther committees. Mr.. Cowan, OF
BOYLE, offered a bill to incorporate
Bell College, of Danyille, and another
o change the boundary line between
Casey and Boyle. A number Of bills q
we're offered asking a repeal Of the
log tax law as applied to several eoun-
les. Mr.. 0wsley presented bill TO O
hange the county line between Lin. I
oln and Casey. A great number Of '
minor bills were presented. u