Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-23

ATLANTA, August 22.-In the House, on
the call of counties, Mr.. Twiggs, of Rich
mond, offered a resolution authorizing Col.
Chas. G. Jones to have full and free
access to all public records of Georgia in
the preparation of his history.
Mr.. Hutchins, of Gwinnett, introduced a
bill to fix the time of holding the Superior
Courts in the Western Circuit.
Mr.. Park, of Green-A bill to incorporate
the town of Penfeld.
Mr.. DYches, of Macon-A resolution to
authorize the Lunatic Asylum Committee
to visit various places suggested for branch
insane asylum, and recommend location.
Messrs. Dubignon of Baldwin, Garrard OF
Muscogee and Jemison of BIbb opposed
the resolution, ,as the committee had already
fully considered the matter. The resolu-
tion was tabled.
Mr.. Barrow, of Clarke-A bill prescribing
the manner of making returns to the Comp
trOller by insurance companies
A number of Senate bills were read first
time, also others second time.
House bills on third reading were in
order.
The bill amending the charter of Quitman
and enlarging It's powers was passed. Also,
the bills to incorporate the town of Arling-
ton and the town Of Leary. The bill to pro-
hibft camp-hunting in Clinch county by
non-residents passed In the shape of a sub
stitute. The bill to amend the charter of
Atlanta, allowing assessments for street and
sanitary improvements, was likewise passed.
The bills to amend the charter OF Greenville
and to legalize the change of the court
house square in DouglssVille were also
passed. The bill to incorporate the Union
Railroad around Atlanta for transfer pur-
poses was passed in the shape of a substi-
tute. Senator Brown, Colonel Cole and
General Gordon are among the incorpora-
tors.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Smith, of
Oglethorpe, to appoint committee to in
Quire into the state of business, in view of an
adjournment at an early day.
Also, resolution by Mr.. Garrard, of Mus
cogee, to limit day session speeches to ten
minutes.
The HOUSE meets tonight.
NIGHT SESSION.
At the night session of the House, the
| special order was the bill to pay Colonel
| Thomas l.. Snead the balance due him foI
legal services in the Henry CleWs investiga.
tiOn of Georgia bonds and other matters.
Mr. Hutchins, of Gwinnett, Chairman OF
the Finance Committee, favored the passage
of the bill, as did a majority Of the com
mittee.
Messrs. Hunt of Spalding, Patterson OF
Fulton, and Jemison of Bibb advocated the
bill.
Messrs. Mays of Butts, Hammond of
| Thomas, Miller of Houston, Middlebrook
of Newton, Estes of Hall, and Miner OF
| Barlow, opposed 1t and the bill was lost.
The second special order was the bill to
take the election of Judges and Solicitors
| from the Legislature and give their appoint
ment back to the Governor. On account Of
| the House being thin Mr., Barrow, of Clarke,
moved to postpone the matter until morn
| ing
Messrs. Jemison, of Bibb, and Middle
brook, of Newton, opposed the motion, but
| it prevailed.
| SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate number of bills were read
a second time.
Bills on third reading were passed as fol
lows: Furnishing the offense of stealing one
or more bales of cotton. Prohibiting liquor
sales in Houston county. Providing com
pensation for Tax Assessors in certain coun-
ties. Altering and amending section 4549 OF
the Code in regard to selling lottery tickets
The Senate tabled the bill submitting the
liquor question to vote of the citizens OF
Randolph county.