Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-20
FLASHES FROM ATLANTA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLA.
TURE.
FesterdsY-The Assembly Visits
the Expedition BuIldings-Speeial
Executive Messages-The Senate
and the New Capital.

ATLANTA, July 19.-In the House the call
of counties was resumed.
Mr.. Patterson, of Bib, introduced bill
incorporating the South Side Street Railroad;
also amending the tax law as to sewing
machine agents; also, providing payment
with the last State Printer.
Mr. Withrow, of Gilmer-A bill to abol-
ish the Office Of County School Commis-
sioner In Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens
counties.
Mr.. Mitchell, OF Gwinnett-A bill amend
Ing the law as to drawing juries.
Mr.. Hutchins, of GWinnett-A bill pro-
vidiDg for interest on certain bonds of the
Atlantic and Gulf Railroad.
Mr.. Mcbride, of Harralson-A bill amend
ing the act amending section 35l4 of the
Code Of 1873; also amending section 3OO9.
Mr.. Silman, of Jackson-A bill to revise
the jury boxes of the State; also, amending
section 3S45 Of the Code of 1873.
Mr.. Winslow, of Houston-A bill amend
ing section 4504 of the Code of 1878; also,
carrying into effect section 1921 Of the Code
of 1878; also, providing for the new Code
of Georgia by Messrs. Hill, Lester and
Rowell.
Mir. Cameron, of Hsrris-A bill amending
section 1896 of the Code Of 1873.
Mr.. Whittle, of Lowndes-A bill charter
ing the Milltown Railroad.
Mr.. Roney, of McDuffie-A bill amendiDg g
section 3201 of the Code of 1878.
Mr.. Goodrich, Of McIntosh-A bill estab-
fishing the criminal court in Mcintosh
county.
Mr.. Spence, of Mitchell-A bill increas-
ing the salary of Superior Court Judges to
three thousand dollars.
Mr.. Turner, OF Monroe-A bill amending
section 1876 of the Code. also, in regard
to dismissing cases Of appeal Ia the Supe-
rior Courts.
Mr.. Rice OF Fulton, presented an elabo-
rate report in reference to the new capitol.
1t called for three appraisers to put valu-
alton on the old capitol, Atlanta to pay
whatever sum is reported by them.
Mr.. Carter, of Murray, introduced bill
authorizing the Railroad Commission to
regulate the charges for extra baggage, and
for other purposes.
Mr.. Price, of OcOnee-A bill amending
the law in reference to cruelty to animals.
This is Mr.. Platshek's bill.
Mr.. Dupree, of Pike-A bill amending
the act proviGiug fees for County Solicitors.
Mr.. Jones, Of Polk-A bill requiring Or
dinaries to register the names In marriage
licenses, and compelling preachers and
others TO make returns OF marriages; also,
bill to charter the CedariOwn Railroad.
Mr.. Adderton, of Sum era bill allowing
the voters of Sumter to settle the liquor
question by ballot.
Mr. Edwards, of Talbet-A bill amending
the road laws so that~gates may be placed
across certain roads.
Mr.. Hammond, of Thomas-A bill to pro-
vide Tor drawing jurors when the lists are
lost.
Mr.. Bull Of Troup-A bill amending Sec
ton 1867 of the Code; also, a bill providing
for foreclosure of mortgages on personally
under certain circumstances
Mr. Summerln, OF Washingtor-A bill
ex mpting Howell's Artillery, Of Sand
ersville, from road duty.
Mr.. Kmsey, of Wnite-A bill to make
certain copy deeds admissible as evidence.
MIR. Fordham, Of Wilkinson-A bill for
prohibiting the sale of liquor in Wilkinson
county, to be determined by the vote of the
cit LIS.
Mr.. Miller, of Houston-A bill establish
ing a Pharmaceutical Board.
Mr.. BarTO~, Of ClaTke-A bill amending
the act chartering the Northeastern Railroad
by enlarging lis powers.
Mr.. Rawiius, of Dodge-A bill authoriz-
ing the Ordinary to raise money TO pay in
solvent COS S; also, a bill legsliziDg bonds
of Safe officers delayed.
Mr.. DuBignou, of Badwip-A bill appro-
priating money for the representation Of
Georgia at the Yorktown Centennial by
volunteers of this State.
| Mr.. james, Of Douglsss-A bill amending
the law providing for pro hac vice judges. 1t
| Includes criminal and other cases.
Mr.. Miner, of Bartow-A bill changin g
| the time of holding the Superior Court OF
| that county.
Several bills from the November session
were read first time aud referred.
The House concurred in the Senate reso-
luton to allow the committee investigating
the ownership of the Western and Atlantic
Railroad lease to employ a stenographer
and sergean'- arms. Lively develop
ments are promised.
- A resolution was introduced by Mr.. Bull,
of TToup, that The Governor find out the
| historical value of the manuscripts of the
Earl of Egmont and what they can be pur-
! chased for.
By Mr. Reese, of Crawford-To purchase
| copies of Martins Reports.
The Governor sent in a message covering
| the report OF the Railroad Commission.
AlsO, another giving the rames of Confed-
crate soldiers who have secured artificial
limbs.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Iu the Senate the report on the new capt
tOl building was made the special order fer
! Thursday.
The following bills were passed.
To amend section 1912 of the Code. Also,
! to prevent persons who cannot read or
write from being made election mansgers.
Also, re quiring all conditional Gales of per
sonal property to be in writing. Also, pre-
scrioiDg the fees of Clerks of Superior
! Courts. Also, amending section 4345 OF
the Code. Also, providing for the more
| certain collection of State and county taxes.
The bill making It a misdemeaDor to
point loaded or unloaded weapon at any
person was recommitted.
A number of bills were read a second
| time.
The General Assembly went out to In
spect the Cotton Exposition buildings this
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