Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-30


ATLANTA, August 27.-In the House Rev.
DR.. John Jones, the Chaplain, in his open
ing prayer, offered up a fervent petition in
behalf of President Garfield.
Bills for third reading were taken up for
final action.
The resolution authorizing the Treasurer
to pay full salary to the deceased members
families-those of the late Hon. A. j. Han
sell, Of Cobb, and Hon. John Wilcox, of
Telfair-was passed.
The resolution to authorize Hon. w. H..
Harrison, of Stewart county, to publish the
laws Of the present session of the General
Assembly, the State to take three hundred
copies for public officials. was passed.
The resolution to require the State Treas
urer to keep separate and record in sepa-
rate book all funds arising from tie sale of
the State property, and only apply the same
to the payment of the public debt, was
passed.
The bill applying all special tax moneys
to the public school fund of the State was
taken up. Mr.. Miller, of Houston, asked
Committee, which was granted.
The bill allowing Americus to raise S., 900,
by issuing bonds, with which to buy new
fire engine for that city, was passed.
The bill to regulate the practice In the
Supreme Court as to writs OF error was
passed by substitute.
The bill to amend the act creating Board
of Commissioners for Chattooga county was
passed.
The bill to amend the charter of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railway, in-
creasing the capital stock and extending
the road, was passed by substitute.
The bill to submit to q vote of the citizens
of Gwinnett county the question Of liquor
or no liquor, was passed.
The bill to prevent the sale or receipt Of
seed cotton between sunset and sunrise.
On the call of the roll, after debate, the bill
was lost, only SO yeas being recorded.
Hon. n. l.. Hutchins, Of Gwinnett, rose
to a personal explanation and stated that
the editorial in the Consultation of this me rn-
ing as to his action and views on the Cole
charter, was perversion of facts and abso-
lutely untrue. He opposed the charter be-
cause it would depreciate the value Of the
States property in the Western and Allan
tic Railroad, but being one Of the lessees he
did not vote against the bill.
Hon. NJ. P. Reese, of Wilkes, followed in
similar explanation, and said the reference
to him was utterly untrue. He was not op-
posed to fair charter, but did not think
Col Cole should be allowed to condemn
three miles of any other railroad. He was
friend to the Cole enterprise and voted
for the bill.
After some discussion the House adopted
an amended resolution to have afternoon
sessions, except on Saturdays, from four
o'clock to six O'Clock, and night sessions
for special orders when so desired. This
will expedite business and secure an earlier
adjournment. The Governor has signed the
bill to amend the fence law so that fifty
freeholders in any county can petition the
Ordinary to order the vote on "fence" or
"no fence"
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The convict lease bill was reported from
the committee with the recommendation
that it do not pass.
Senator Westbrook, of Dougherty, pre-
sented a minority report in favor of the
bill, and earnestly advocated its adoption.
Senator Hackett spoke in favor OF the
majority report, after which, on motion of
Senator Query, the further discussion of
the matter was postponed until Monday.
The bill changing and regulating the
calendar of the Eastern Judicial Circuit
was passed.
NEW BUSINESS.
Senator Query introduced a resolution
that the Finance Committee be requested to
report on the expediency of suspending the
collection of taxes for 1884, Is the country
growing richer when such a resolution is
adopted by the Senate :?
Senator Hawes introduced a bill pro-
viding for an Assistant Keeper of the Peni-
tentiary. Also, bill prohibiting corporeal
punishment in convict camps except by the
lessee himself or by some one appointed by
him and approved by the Governor. Also,
bill providing that when a convict is dis
charged he shall be furnished free transpor-
tatiOn to the county from which he was
sent.
These bills look to the defeat of the con-
vict lease bill, providing for a board of
managers, and propose to supply a remedy
for some of the evils complained of in the
present system.
Colonel Peterson Thweatt died here this
morning at very early hour, after an illness
of some three weeks, attended by his sisters
and his son, Alexander II. Stephens ThWeatt.
His remains will be taken to Milledgevllle
tonight to be buried beside those Of his de-
ceased wife.
ATLANTA, August 29.-Mayor English,
President Crane, of the Board of Trade.
Hon. E. P. Howell, OF the Constitution, DR..
r. D. Spalding and others, left this after
noon for Cincinnati to represent Atlanta
and the Board of Trade In behalf of Col.
Coles bid for the Cincinnati Southern Rail
road. No stone will be left unturned to aid
him in securing this much sought prize.
There was heavy wind storm all night,
with very light driZzle occasionally. There
has been heavy rain and wind since noon.
Senator Hill opposes Mr.. Beck's proposi-
tion to elect Mr.. Anthony. and wants a
Democrat and no more concessions. He
thinks Arthur will do well, though Conk-
ling may be his adviser.
Senator Brown has Just come back from
Arkansas, and reports shorter crops than he
ever before knew all along the
route, and in Georgia he has never
seen such poor prospects ahead
recommends that all corn not in ear with
dead or dying tassel be cut and saved for
fodder.
Reports from all sections confirm Senator
Browns views, and suggest immediate
action on the part of the farmers to save all
the fodder possible, and plant turnips, ETC.,
In large quantities.
In the House, Mr.. Hightower, of Stewart,
moved to reconsider the action of the House
last Saturday, on the bill prohibiting the
sale of seed cotton after dark.
Representative Wilson, colored, Of Cam
den, was opposed to the bill or its reconsid-
eration.
Mr.. James, OF Douglass, favored 1t, and
the reconsideration was granted by almost
unanimous consent.
On a call Of counties, Mr.. Hester, Of
Dougherty, offered resolution to author
ize the Governor to secure survey of GER
tain streams in Baker, Terrell and Dougher-
ty counties, and to drain lands contiguous
Mr.. Garrard, of Muscogee, introduced a
bill to regulate the manner of Incorporating
steamships or steamboat companies.
Mr.. Wingfeld, of Putnam-A bill to re-
strict the running Of live stock at large in
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