Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-16
FLASHES FROM ATLANTA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLA.
TURE.
Resolutions TO the Memory of De-
ceased Members-LOcaI Option I'm
the SenaEe-BOIh Houses Adjourn
ed Till Monday.

ATLANTA, July l5.-The House agreed tC
reconsider the bill lost Yesterday requiring
Solicitors General to rule lawyers holding
back funds belonging to clients.
A reconsideration was refused, after de-
bate, OF the bill giving extra pay to Superior
Court Judges on the Supreme Bench.
The following new bills were introduced
By Mr.. Mckinney, of Upson-AlIowine
Ordinaries to appoint guardians in certain
cases.
Mr.. Mcleod, of Telfair-RsEsding tax
overpaid by J. T. Moreland.
Mr.. Hightower, of Stewart-Disqualify.
ing any man from being juror and wit
ness in the same case.
Mr.. Garrsrd, of Muscogee-Amendinp
section 29O0 of the Code of 1873.
Mr.. Foster, of Morgan-To authorize 8
wife to waive dover and years support
for self and children.
road laws of the State. Also, to submit tc
a vote Of the people of each county whether
or not live stock shall run at large.
Mr.. Spence, of Mltchell-Exempting the
Commissioners of Roads and Revenue and
the Board of Education of Mitchell county
from jury and road duty.
Mr.. Dupree, of Macon-Amending sec.
tion 1912 of the Code of 1873.
Mr.. johnson, of Lee-RegulatiDg the
liquor traffic in that county.
Mr.. Martin, of Houston-Providing pay
for physicians in cases of commitment for
lunacy.
Mr.. Miller, OF Observation-Disclosures the
practice of medicine In Georgia; also amend
ing section 4,542 of the Code; also paying
extra fees to certain tax receivers and col
lectors for 1880.
Hon. Sam H. Jemison of Bibb, was sworn
In aud took his seat.
The Attorney General sent in a communi-
cation commencing the revision Of the Code
OF 1873, by Messrs. Lester, Hill and Roweli,
to favorable legislation.
Mr.. Reese, OF Wilkes, offered resolution
prohibiting the taking Of books from the
State Library, which are needed at all times
! for reference by visiting attorneys.
At 11:30 o'clock resolutions of respect
were presented by Mr.. Lamar, of Pulaski,
to the memory OF General A. j. Hansell, of
t.
Mr.. Lamar spoke feelingly of Mr.. Wilcox
as friend ,and paid high tribute to his
character as man and legislator.
Mr.. Dubignon, of Baldwin, paid a most
eloquent and beautiful tribute to Gen. Han
sell, the friend of his parents in Georgia's
early history.
Mr.. Render. of MAriwetker, spoke of the
virtues of Capt. Wilcox, and was followed
by Mr.. Dupree, of Macon, In a lengthy
hut k<NA ,,-R&I \
Mr.. Twigge, of Richmond, delivered a
graceful and appropriate tribute to General
Hansell. The resolutions were then adopt
ed by rising vote. The House then ad-
iourded until Monday.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate reconsidered its action on
road duty bills.
Mr.. Query moved an amendment making
volunteer military subject to road duty.
Mr.. Park opposed, and Mr.. Butt sustained d
the amendment, but the bill was finally lost.
Bills on first reading:
Mr.. Byrd-A bill providing for the more
efficient inspection of fertilizers.
Mr.. Meldrim-Compellingc children to be
vaccinated before entering the public
schools.
Mr.. German - Amending the act au-
thoriZing judicial stenographer.
Mr.. Suddeth-Providing for the collec.
tion Of insolvent costs by solicitors of Coun-
ty Courts.
Mr.. GuerrY-Repealing section 1897 of
the Code.
Mr.. Curtis-Repealing the act establish
ing the State line between Georgia and
North Carolina.
Mr.. Moseley-RequiriDg County Treas
ure's to make itemized statements to grand
juries.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Unions petition was presented by Senator
Price in eloquent terms of approval.
The Special Temperance Committee of
one from each Congressional district to act
with the House committee is as follows:
Messrs. Price, Byrd, Daniel, Harrell,
.ohnson, Reid, Jordan and Smith Of the
Fifth.
A great many members have gone home
till Monday.