The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-03-08
The Kemfwekv Legislature.

fEDhuARY Is.
sExArE-A hill for the beneht Of W. d. Nc
Guirs, Rockcastle. Passed. A bill to establish a
State Board Of Health was rejected. A joint reso-
luton favoring the Texas Pacific r. r. vas passed.
An act to provide for the future location and man
sgemcnt Of the Agricultural aud Mechanical COL
lege, was passed. Ayes 81, noes 2. fhe whipping
post bill rejected by vote Of IS to ". Lieut.
Governor Underwood cast the deciding vote. Mr.
Bruce voted aye. lie also offered bills for the BEN
eft OF Levi WEIGH, Casey, and for the Assessor Of
| Grrard. Referred.
HoUsE.-A bill requiring the Auditor to have a
certain per ceniage Of National Blk Stock tar collect
ed, was passed. bill asking our Representatives
In Congress to do all In their power ior the Texas
Pacific Railroad was passed. bill sppropriating
5000 for a monument over the grave Of General
Zachary Taylor. Passed. An act to increase the
jurisdiction Of Magistrates Courts from $50 10
500. Passed. senate bill In relation to the Agh-
cultural aud Mechanical College Passed. 81 ayes.
o nays.
EVENING SESSION. Senate bill TO amend an act
to ineor porste the Cumberland and Ohio RAILROAD.
Passed. A hill in relation TO second hand and junk
stores. Passed Half dozen members amused
themselves during the evening by moving to sd-
journ.
sESArE-A bill 10 establish the boundary line
between Kentucky and Indiana. Passed. reso-
luton to prevent any bat privileged persons from
appearing on the floor Of the Senate, was adopted
reconsideration Of the vote rejecting the esisb-
lishment OF State Board Of Heslh, was had and
the bill passed. The motion Of Mr.. Shite, Of
Madison, to reconsider the vote by which the Whip
ping-post hill was rejected, was adopted, yeas 90
Tam In 10
ing concealed weapons passed by vote Of "a
toll.
HousE-A hill to appropriate $4,000 toward a
Women aud Chldrens Inhrmary, was rejected.
The Printing I'LL was passed. AYES so, nays I.
The hill Exes the rate OF composition at 20 cents
per 1000 ms Allows no pay on job ill II Is I'm
ished, and reduces the bond from $4,000 to s25,-
600. A bill allowing tho Pulaski County Court 70
agree on rate Of compensation to ,hs tax collector
Of is7ssud 1879. Passed.
MARCH 2.
sESArE-Mr. Whites motion to reconsider the
vste by which the whipping-post bill was defeated
was taken mp and tabled. A bill TO regulate the
holding Of Courts in the sth Judicial District.
Passed House hill for the appointment OF ofhcial
reporters to preserve evidence In certain eaes
Amended and passed. A hill to authorize Rock.
Tor the beneat Of Levi wilcher, Casey county.
Passed A hill for the beneht Of the Central Luz
Matte Asy lum. Rejected. Mr. Bruce moved 70 re-
consider.
HousK-A hi passed authorlzir, the sale OF the old
Wayne Clerks ofhces. A resolution to send the
Superintendent Of Public Instruction to Washing
ton 10 promote the passage Of hill proposing to
dedieate the proceeds Of Public Lands TO Eduea- /
tiona purposes WAS regretted. Senate bill 10 estab
lish the boundary llae between Kentucky and In-
diana. Passed. A resolution 10 adjourn siAs die |
on the 18th Inst, was adopted. Mr.. Cowan offered /
a bill Cor the beneft ofthe Boyle County Court.
Referred. A bill creating the once Of Meassrer Of
timber and lanber passed. The Jailer Of
spencer vas allowed $50 for expenses In capturing
three desperate ielOns. senate bill To change the
tlne Of holding Courts In the sth Judicia District
Passed. A resolution Of thanks TO Dr.. L. PBlack-
burn, Ion 50 nobly assisting the southern people
during the yellow Fever seourge was adopted.
AAEcna
sExArE-A resolution to hold night sessions on
Tuesdays aud Thursdays Of each week vas adopt
ed. Also a resolution requesting our Rspresenia-
tivcs ia Congress 10 their influence toward the
passage Of the hill 10 sell pnbe lands, and de'ots
proceeds TO educational purposes HOUSE bill In
relation 10 pawn brokers. amended and passed.
HOUSE bill authorizing Lincoln county To pay for
arresiing saml Holmes. Passed. A rcsolnii m d.
rectlng the Commissioner Of Insurance 10 let his
printing to the lowest bidder. Passed.
HousE-A biIl 10 give Quarterly Courts 500 ju-
rlsdieiion vas amended By striking out Mason, Da'
sess, Clark. Owen. flemin and Cit Of cOsington.
Passed Senate resolution 10 let Insurance Print
ing TO lowest bidder, was adopied. veto OF the
bill providing that sherins who fail 10 give bond
hall not forieit their once but be denied the pow
70 10 collect ,hs revenue, was received nom the
1overnoT. The veto was sustained by 1nani-
nous vote.
MARCH 8.
sKsArE-Mr. Bruce called up his motion 10 re-
consider the vote by which bill for certain APP
,ropriations TO the Central Lunalie Asylum, bss
elected. A second vote was taken, and the bill
,assed Houss bill 10 amend the Charter Of stan
ord. Passed. A hill 10 exempt nom execution
,rOperiy Of $500 value 10 each honse-keeper With
Anily, and female dependent upon her lahof az
sppori, Was passed. A bill 10 repeal all laws
ssniias Lottery prisiissss. Passed
EyEsue sssslos-A resolution 70 snthorizs