Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-16
BARROW AND COLQUITT
CHOSEN ON THE FIRST BALLOT.
Inc Other Candidates Dlstanced-Legis-
lative neutrality-suspicious. Batch of
New Bills.

ATLANTA, November 15.-In the House,
under the call of counties, Mr.. Beauchamp,
oil Pike, introduced a local option bill for
Pike county.
By Mr.. Griffin, Of Oconee-A similar bill
for that county.
BY Mr.. Head Of Monroe-A bill incorpo-
rating the Merchants and Planters Bank of
Forsyth.
By Mr.. Lewis, of Milton-A bill providing
Tor the payment Of the balance due teachers
and school commissioners Of 1871.
BY Mr.. Beck, Of Lumpkin-A bill amend
ing the garnishmCnt laws, making them
more stringent. Also, Joint resolution in
regard 10 cotton claims against the General
government, asking further time to perfect
them.
By Mr.. Kew, of Jasper-A bill vesting the
election OF County Judges in the people Of
the counties. Also, a general local option
law for the entire State, submitting the
question OF "license or no license"
By Mr.. Silmsn, of JAckson-A bill amend
Ing section 4l64 OF the new Code.
By Mr.. Young, OF Irwin-A bill amend
ing the road laws of that county.
By Mr.. Awbry, of Hesrd-Changing the
time for holding the Superior Courts of
Fsyette and Heard counties.
By Mr.. McCurrY, Of Hart-A resolution
IN regard TO the expressions of the revenue
officials.
By Mr.. McBridge, of Harralson-Amepd-
ing section 1872 of the new Code.
By Mr.. Jordan, OF Hancock-Amending
section 1912 of the new Code.
By Mr.. Redwine, OF Hall-A bill abolish
ing the County Court of that county.
By Mr. Rankin, of Gordon-Amending the
Railroad Commission act in relation to
tariffs.
By Mr.. Wilson, of Greene-A bill repeal
Ing the act as to proceedings in equity In
insolVent cases.
By Mr.. Julian, of F6rsyth-A bill repeal-
ing the act fixing the fees of'Sheriffs. Also,
the law as to fees Of Clerk of courts.
By Mr.. Brooks, of FIoyd-A bill to allow
pleadfngs to be amended in common law
courts.
By Mr.. Hoge, OF Fulton-A bill limiting
the liability of sureties on official bonds.
BY Mr.. AvsrY, of Columbia-A bill fixing
the license for liquor dealers In that county.
By MIR. Irwin, of Cobb-A bill amending
the homestead law as to exemptions.
By Mr.. Morrow, of Clayton-A bill pro-
hihitiDg the sale of liquor in that county.
By Mr.. Russell, OF Clsrke-A bill changing
the date of the State elections to the first
Wednesday in October.
By Mr.. Fain, OF Catoosa-A bill allowing
Superior Court Judges to supervise certain
county officers under the advice of the
| grand jury.
By Mr.. Geer, of Calhoun-A bill amend
| ing section 2525 Of the Code.
By Mr.. Harris, of Bibb-A bill exempting
| the Macon Volunteers from jury duty. Also
bill amending the charter of Macon. Also,
bill providing for q market house in
Macon.
By Mr.. Beacham, OF Henrv-A bill regu-
lsting the liquor traffic IN that county.
By Mr. Calvin, of Rchmond-A bill
amending section 1455 of the Code as to
| fences.
By Mr. Crittenden, of Randolph-A bill
| prohibiting the sale Of liquor in that county.
By Mr.. Murray, Of Schley-A bill amend
| ing the act as to Road Commissioners.
By Mr. Wilson, of Sumter-A bill creating
the office Of commissioner of interrogatories
in each county.
By Mr.. Hawkes., Of Sumter-A bill amend
ing the charter of Americus. Also, a bill
/ regarding the bridge across Flint river.
By Mr. Simmons, of Terrell-A local op-
ton bill for that county.
| By Mr.. McGregor, OF Warren-A bill pro-
hibiting the sale Of liquor in that county
By Mr.. Robbie, Of Richmond-A bill
amending section 1881 of the new Code.
JOINT SESSION.
In the joint session for the short term
Senatorship B. II. Hill, Jr, received 90
votes, Pope Barrow 1l6 There was great
applause over the result. Messrs. Nc
DOnough, Owens and Falligant voted for
| Barrow.
For the long term A. H. Colquitt received
100 votes. Changes ran this vote up to 122.
Senator Foster voted for Governor Colquitt
Yesterday and Chief Justice Jackson to-day
and he made the first change for the former
to-day.
The other candidates made a slim show
ing. Jackson's vote stood 40, Blacks 33,
Anderson's 20.
Both Messrs. BRrroW's aud Colquitt's
election was greeted with hearty applause
inside and outside the capitol.
The galleries and lobbies we're packed,
and there was intense excitement over the
| contest.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate the majority report In favor
of the election of Judge and Solicitor for
| the Northeastern Circuit was adopted.
The following new bills were introduced;
By Mr.. Smith-A bill amending the act
regulating railroad freight and passenger
tariffs.
By Mr.. Bsker-Amending the garnish-
ment laws of the State. Also, repeating the
act to exempt certain wages from garnish-
meRt.
By Mr.. McAfee-FixIng the compensation