Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
FLASHES FROM ATLANTA
YESTERDAYS WORK IN THI
LEGISLATURES.

Proposal for a Constitutional ConveD.
tiOn-SenatOr Browns Gift to the
University Refused-Redfstrictine the
state-AppropriatiOn of Lands for
Lighthouse PurpOses-Abatement of
Nuisances in Savannah.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. An the House
yesterday, Mr.. Wright, of Floyd, moved a
reconsideration of the action of Saturday
striking out the tax on foreign corpora
tlons loaning money in Georgia.
A resolution was adopted for an after
noon and night session.
A message from the Governor was read
covering letter from the Postmaster
General as to the mailing of interroga-
tories and their delivery by Postmasters
in Georgia.
MIR. Dart, of Glynn, wishing to settle
the constitutional convention question i'm
the best manner possible introduced the
/ following joint resolution:
''WHEREAs, The present constitution of
the State has been found, after several
/ years trial, to be defective in many re-
/ spects, and productive of numerous draw
/ backs in connection with attempts at eco
nomical and prompt legislation; therefore,
| be il
ReSolUed, That committee of three
from the Senate and five from the House
be appointed to consider the propriety of
calling constitutional convention, and
report by bill or otherwise.
A resolution was adopted for a call of
counties ON Thursday for the introduction
/ of new business.
The Military Committee reported
against the state loaning guns to the
| Buena Vista High School, as setting n
! bad precedent.
| The rules were suspended, and seynraI
| local bills were introduced
| The special order of the day was the
bill perfecting Senator Browns donation
| of fifty thousand dollars to the University.
Mr.. Rountree, of Brooks, moved TO table
the resolution of Mr.. McGregor, of War
ren, to refer the matter to the Judiciary
Committee, but mr. Lotion, of Bibb, spoke
against both propositions, and they were
deIeaJe0 by "a nays to 66 yeas. after a
| contest which was sharp and bitter. SThe
debate was opened by Mr.. Lotion, who
spoke until the hour of adjournment in
favor of the bill
At the afternoon session, Messrs. Reese.
Of Wilkes, Watts, of Stewart, and Bart
lett OF Bibb, opposed the bill as uncon-
stltutlonal and eXacting in its provisions.
Mr.. Harris, of Bihh, made a very brilliant
speech in support of the bill, which was
replied to in a strong argument by Mr..
Little, OF Muscogee, The Chair
man of the Finance Committee, as a
member of the constitutional convention.
amply explained the constitutional objec-
! tions to the bill. Hearty applause fol-
lowed many of his strong and clear ex-
| positions. Mr.. Sweat, of Clinch. moved
that the committee of the whole rise and
report the bill back with a recommends
tlon that it do not pass. Mr.. CrenshaW.
OF IrOup, moved to amend so that il do
/ TG n nnH lAraf l.N..A L HfF
yeas, IS nays, and by a large majority Mr..
SWeats motion was adopted.
The action of the House was DELAYED bv
speeches of Messrs. CALVIN. of Richmond.
and Russell, of CLARK, of the Educational
Committee, i'll behalf of the bill. The final
vote was 94 yeas and Al nays on adopting
the adverse report, which killed the bill.
Messrs. McDonough and Falligant, with a
majority OF the South Georgia members
voted yea. Some of Senator Browns
worst opponents voted for the bill, and it
was defeated purely on constitutional
grounds.
glance at the sections of the consti-
tuition referring to the bonds of the State,
and then at the provisions of the bill, will
show where they come in conflict.
In the Senate the following new bills
were introduced:
BY Mr.. Polhin-A bill raising the salary
OF the Secretary Of the Railroad Commits
sion to S, 500.
BY Mr.. Smith-Amending the act regu-
| latlng the practice of medicine in Geor-
| gla; also, eXempting doctors from pro-
fessional tax,
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Du-
BIgnon for a joint committee on redistrict-
ing the state, to meet during the recess
and report to the July session. adopted-
Also, a joint resolution by Mr. Parks me-
lnorlaIzlng Congress to improve Bruns-
A bill compelling railroads to erect
warehouses; and put agents at their sta
uOns by direction of the Railroad Commits
sion was passed after an able argument by
Mr.. Meldrim
Inc following were also passed: The
House bill allowing Hancock county to
issue bonds TO build court house: a bill
Incorporating the Spring Greek Canal and
Improvement Company; the Senate bill
changing the time OF holding the Superior
courts OF the Northeastern Circuit:
a bill transferring Laurens from the
Oconee to the Ocmulgee Circuit:
A bill declaring Of full force the act of
le0I encouraging persons making wills to
provide permanent fund for the coll
legiate education of poor boys; a bill pre-
scrIblng the fees of Judges and BaiIiffs Of
county Courts in certain cases, and pro-
Ylding for their payment.
The following House bills were also
passed: A bill changing the time of hold
ing the Crawford Superior Court. and n
bill chartering the Canton and Hawkins
vile Railroad.
The House bill allowing the Judges of
county Courts to sit in other courts was
tabled.
Commissioners from the Boston Me-
chanIcs and Manufacturers Association
were on the floor of the Senate and House
Io-oay 70 secure Georgia display at their
exposition next year.
The House is holding a night session.
NIGHT SESSION.
In the House, at the night session. Mr..
Rountree, Of Brooks, moved to recommit
the minority and majority reports upon
the WilsOn-Proctor contested election
case from Camden, for further considera-
ton, but the motion was not carried.
The special order, the bill authorizing
the State Treasurer to sell sixteen bonds
of $1,000 each, derived from the purchase
Of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad.
and apply the proceeds to the redemption
of maturing bonds, was passed without
debate, Also, the bill eXempting the Floyd
Rifles, Of Macon from jury duty. Also
the bill chartering the Metropolitan Street
Railroad, of Atlanta. Also, the bill fixing
the liquor license in Berrien county ouf.
side Alapaha.
Mr.: McDonOugb succeeded in getting
Ine d JuuIcldsf committee together. and
they reported at this point favorabIy on
the blll to take the lands of private parties
for lighthouse and beacon purposes. Read
a second time.
The House passed the bill amending the
charter OF Macon as to officers and the,
moae OF electing the same. Also the bill
amending section 4,S75 of the Code. re-
quiring the Mayor and Aldermen of Sa-
Yannah to abate nuisances. Also the bill
repeating the act regulating the liquor IL
cense IN Eastman. Also the bill amend
ing the charter of Atlanta. Also the bill
allowing the Commissioners of Commons
IN Columbus to grant land for railroad
purposes. Also the bill reducing the
capital stock of the Bank of Augusta.
All motions to adjourn were voted down.
The House got thin and messenger was
sent out and a quorum secured. The
Speaker ordered the doors closed. but after
the passage of 2 few local bills the House
adjourned at 1O:3O, having done hard
days work.
More ''SIow" Mails.
SLOAT's MILL, CLINCH COUNTY. Dec. g.
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