Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-08
FLASHES FRO ATLANTA
.D,or zSSION OF THE
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IT., 1itiOn Campaign TO be
"A Number OF Important
Broached In abe House
The tgnilliatt-HarriS Contest In
the mate.

A.
,rintroduced by Mr.. Sweet, u Clinch,
,sterday, was not the Temperance Conven-
don's.
The committee of the convention met yes
terday. and, after full discussion, decided
not to offer prohibitory bill at his session,
but to prepare local option bill which was
dO1a.
The Ge@eral Assembly is not ready for
strict prohibition legislation, bu is fayora-
bic to local option measures.
The House agreed to a resolution 10 meet
at o'clock and adjourn at l o'clock.
telegram was read from Secretary
Blaine, acknowledging the reception OF he
resolutions of sympathy with the Presideet
adopted by the Georgia Legislature.
Mr.. Lewis, of Milton, introduced bill
repeating the act allowing jurhs to recon-
mend murderers to Imprisonment for lie.
Also a bill to amend the act in reference to
cheating and swindling.
Mr.. Spence, of MITCHELL bill to allow
the County Commissioners OF that county
to levy increased taxation for county pur-
poses. Also a bill allowing the Commis-
siOners of Roads and Revenue OF Mitchell
county to issue bonds for the building OF
new court house.
Mr.. Foster, of Morgan-A bill amending
section 244 of the Code in reference to
charges of Judges to juries. Also bill
amending section 1856 of the Revised
Code as to the enforcement of sections l449
to l454 of fence law.
Mr.. Middlebrooks, of Newton-A bill re-
pealIng the act establishing State deposito-
ries in certain cities.
Mr.. Day, of Pickens-A bill repeating the
act amending section 1916 in reference to
fees Of Solicitors General.
Mr.. Jackson, of Richmond-A bill to
amend the tax act by repeating the section
in reference to loan and building associa-
tlons and eXempting them from taxation.
Mr.. Twiggs, of Richmond-A bill amend
ing section 3033 of the Code, and increasing
the responsibility of railroad companies
for live stock killed by their trains. Also, a
resolution authorizing the Governor to pur-
chase manuscript volumes by cablegram in
London for the State archives.
Mr.. Peck, of Rockdale-A bill providing
for the compensation of Ordinaries, Sheriffs
and clerks in cases not now provided for;
also a bill providing for eaching the ele-
mentarY principles of agriculture in the
common schools of Georgia.
Mr.. Hightower, of Stewart-A bill amend
ing the act in regard to exempting wines
from taxation, so as to include blackberry
wine.
Mr.. Adderton, of Sumter-A bill allowing
Americus to increase its indebtedness So, ,00O
for a fire engine. Also to improve school
facilities by liquor tax.
Mr.. Martin, OF Talbot-A bill repeating
the act res rictiDg the rate of interest passed
in 1879, and making the highest rate II per
cent.
Mr.. McCants, of Taylor-A bill to tx the
fees for foreclosures Of chattel mortgages
by Justices.
Mr. Cook, of Troup-A bill submitting
the liquor question to the voters of towns
and cities. Also bill prohibiting the sale
of liquor outside incorporated towns and
cities.
Mr.. Dyer, OF Warren-A bill to provide
compensation for the Commissioners of
Roads and Revenue in that county. Also a
bill amending section 1864 Of the Code as to
the testimony of wife in the case of her
husband.
Mr.. Kinsey, of White-A bill reducing
the pay of nonresident witnesses in crimi-
nal cases TO one dollar. Also, a bill repeal
ing the act amending sections 1916 and 1850
of the Code in regard to the fees Of Solici-
tors General. Also, bill amending the
constitution so as to give compensation to
Confederate soldiers who lost one OF both
eyes during the war.
Mr.. Reese, of Wikes-A bill amending
the act prescribing the time for signing bills
of exceptions. Also a bill amending the
act to correct certain errors in section 1872
and other sections of the Code as to false
information. Also a bill amending the act
amending section 1857, as previously
amended. in regard to the statements OF
prisoners on trial. Also a. bill regulating
practice in the Supreme Court as to dis
missal of writs OF error.
Mr.. Hill, of Wiikes-A bill amending the
act enlarging section 43l0 of the Code in its
provisO as to convict labor conflicting with
other labor.
Mr.. Broyles, of Whitfield-A bill to de
fine the law of prescription in regard tt
land claims.
! Mr.. Sumner, of Worth-A bill creating
board of commissioners of roads and revenue
In that county.
Mr.. Psrneil, of Decatur-A bill to in
crease the tax for school purposes in tina
! county.
Mr.. Bronson, of Bartow-A bill defining
the Cffense OF cheating and sWindling as L
land renting for cropping.
Mr.. Mitchell, OF Gwinnett-A bill sub
mitting the liquor question In that county
to the legal voters.
Mr.. Youngblood, of Washington-A bill
amending section S29 Of the Code in regar(
to returns Of taxes on plantations divided
| by county lines.
| Mr.. Strother, of Lincoln-A bill provi
ding for uniform system Of text books il
all the public schools Of Georgia.
Mr.. Thompson, of Charlton-A bill fxinG
the rate of liquor license in that county a
So 600.
Mr.. Orr, of Cobb-A bill amending sec
tion 3033 as to liabilities of railroads TO
live stock injured.
General Walker, the Census Superintend
ent, sent in the census of Georgia by cOun
ties, which was referred to the special com
mittee on the reapportionmentO of the State
A committee was appointed on resolution
on the death of Messrs. Hansell, of Cobb
and Wilcox, of Telfair.
Mr.. Bacon was in his seat to-day. Moth
ing came up In the Senate save the Gignil
liat-Harris contest. Five members of tn
committee reported In favor OF Harris, AM
two In favor of the contestant.
Senator Daniel moved the adoption Of tn
minority report. His motion was suppOrtet
by Senators Butt and Query in vigorou
speeches, and strongly opposed by Senator
Hayne, Park and Haws, during the morn
| ing and afternoon sessions. The debate vii
be continued to morrow.
Senator Meldrim, at his own request, wa
excused from participating, his law firm
| having been counsel for Harris