The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-03-07

Whereas, Unjust observation-disclosures made oa
al railroads in this State, swell a by steam
vrs aud other water GRAMS 90 said naytSsele
streams respecting tariff and freight rates ia
favor Of different localities along said l, ads
and streams; aud
whereas, Gross injustice is ,buseoue TO per
sons passing freight over sad roads aud
streams, by leaving them 70 ihe mercy Of
large aud powerful eortora;ed nonopo!tes
without any means Of resisting heir ektOr-
tionste and unjust demands; Therefore
Be i, resolved by the House Of Representa-
lives, the Senate eoneurring therein, That We
the representatives Of the people Of the state
OF Mississippi, do solemnly meaer'aiiEe the
Congress OF the United States 10 provide, by
appropriate legislation some adequate means
of restraining such unjust diScriuiuSt on by
the passage Of a general law regulating the
tariff and freight rates on all railroads and
Ravigable streams IN the United States.
The memorial was adopted by $ vote Of o.
to Is.
Mr.. Bailey offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this House has observed
with pleasure the sensible, modest aud upOs-
tentatious demeanor Of the colored members
of the House during the present session,
aud congratulate them and the country upon
the unity Of feeling between the races in this
House, and LOOK upon the same as favorable
omen for the peace, quiet aud good order Of
the State in the future.
Resolved, further That the thanks of this
House are especially due to our faithful Door
keeper, Guilford Vaughan for the manner in
which he has discharged his duty.
MIR. Feetherston moved that the House pro-
coed to q vote on the HUMPHREYS Railroad bill.
Mr.. Spears moved recess until hali-past
two O'clock Several other dilatory motions,
aud a running discussion ensued with view
to defeating action on the bill.
Mr.. McLaurin moved that the House reoede
from the amendment in which the Senate re-
fused to concur which motion, after good
deal of diminishing, prevailed
Mr.. Field offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved That the House Of Represen a
tives hereby tender TO Speaker H. Z. Johns
their unanimous thanks for the impartial aud
efficient manner in which he has discharged
his duties as presiding officer, and while ex-
pressing their confidence and esteem. refer
with pleasure and gratitude to the tact that
through his dispatch Of business, readiness
and promptness, we have had easy progress
to happy conclusion of this session.
Mr. Marett submitted and had read a me-
mortal rom the Mississippi Baptist State
Convention. held at Grenada last November,
on the subject of intemperancei which was
ordered spread on the journal.
At 220, took recess for fifteen minutes.
message from the Governor announced
| his approval of
An act to provide for and authorize new,
general aud complete registration of the legal
voters pf SunAower county, in this State, and
for other purposes.
An act to incorporate the Tombgbae Manu-
featuring Company Of Columbus.
An act to incorporate the Ministers Relief
Association of North Mississippi conference
Episcopal Church, South
Also, House bills 1923, 1888 800, 2l7, 1877, AS
3l7. 1888 442 46l, 4l6, 462 433, 4S5, 456, 4l9
332. $50 Ago, go, 2Sl, 3il 39l, 427, 496, 473
$50. 800 349 407, 262, 424, ASH 2lS, 40S, 4Si ACT
269. 263, 343, 256, 4S0, 36S, 24i, 2S3, S6l, 1850.
Also, joint resolution in relation to the
educable children Of Lee, Lehore. Tunica
Montgomery and Washington counties.
Concurrent resolution allowing w. Hol-
land compensation for his services the present
session Of the Legislature.
Joint resolution to provide for an investiga
ton of the books, papers and vouchers OF thu
Treasurer and Secretary Of the Board of Mis-
sissippi Levee Commissioners.
Messrs. Field, Watson and Tennisson, Com
mittee to wait on the Governor, reported tina
the Governor had no further communication
to make.
Speaker Johns expressed his apprecia ion o
the complimentary resolution which had beer
adopted in reference to him, and Of the cour
tesy and cooperation which cad been ex
tended him in the discharge of his duties III
called upon Mr. Mcneil of the House to'invok'
the Divine blessing on the labors of the ses
sion, and at o clock P. NJ. declared the Hous
adjourned sine die.