Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-07
FLASHES FROM ATLANTA.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
New Measures -COnfirmatiOns-The SEN
atOriaI Struggle.

ATLANTA, GA, November6 In the House
today, Mr.. D. W. Rountree, of Brooks,
moved a reconsideration OF the Houses &C.
ton In regard to the vacancy in the North
eastern circuit, and spoke forcibly in favor
OF his motion on Saturday to refer the mat
ter to the Judiciary Committee as the safest
and wisest course to pursue.
Mr.. NJ. P. Reese; of Wilkes, Chairman OF
the committee, moved to table the motion,
but this was voted down.
Mr.. w. II. Hulsey, OF Fulton, although a
member of the committee, was favorable to
the reference to the Judiciary Committee, as
many members differed from the commit
tees report. The reconsideration was
granted.
Mr.. n. E. Harris, of Bibb, moved to recon-
slider the action voting down his resolution
TO postpone the election Of Judges to Thurs
day. The reconsideration was granted. and
the House concurred in the Senate amend
ment postponing the election of Judges to
Thursday.
Mr.. W. Lott, Of Ware, introduced a bill
amending section 2O46 Of the Code Of 1852.
By Mr.. n. B. DrewrY, of SpaldIng-A bill
repeating section 1858 Of the Code Of 1882.
By Mr.. W. L. Peek. OF Rockdale-A. bill
amending the act OF 1881 as to compensa-
tion OF county officers.
By Mr.. NJ. V. Calvin, OF Ricbmond-A bill
regulating the fees of Tax Receivers and
Collectors from ten per cent. to two and a
half per cent, according to the amount.
By Mr.. 8. W. Brown, OF Pulaski-A bill
amending the chart of Hawkinsville.
By Mr.. G. g. Flynt, of Monroe-A bill
providing for local option in that county.
By Mr.. W. n. Spence, of Mitchell-A bill
money TO ]. B. Palmer.
By Mr.. j. G. Kew, of Jasper-A bill
amending section 1,762 of the Code of 1882.
By Mr.. T. P. Rice, of Fulton-A bill pro-
viding for full and correct return of prop
erty for taxation by county boards ap-
pointed for that purpose.
By Mr.. B. G. ChauDcey, of Early-A bill
regulating the pay of jurors in Early county.
By Mr.. B. Russell, of Decstur-Prohibit-
ing the sale Of liquor In that county.
BY Mr.. L. Ray, OF Coweta-Legalizing YER
diets In Superior Courts rendered on Sunday
morning.
By Mr.. j. s. Shipp. of Chattahoochee-
Amending section 1915 OF the Code of 1882.
By Mr.. A. W. Fite, of Bartow-Amend-
Justices Courts
Bv Mr.. W. r. Rankin, of Gordon-Re-
quiring railroads TO return property for tax
alton In counties Ia the same way as is done
by individuals, except the rolling stock.
By Mr.. j. w. Mattox, of Chattooga-A
resolution that all bills for redistricting be
referred to special committee to be ap-
pointed for that purpose.
The motion to refer the Northeastern Cir
cult vacancy to the judiciary Committee
was taken up.
Mr., C. 7. Bartlett, of Bibb, opposed and
Mr.. W. N. Spence, of Mitchell, favored the
motion, and # was carried.
The Speaker announced the standing
committees. The following are the Chairmen
of the important committees:
Judiciary-Mr. NJ. P. Reese, of Wilkes.
Fulton.
Finsnce-Mr. W. A Little. of Muscngee.
Agriculture-Mr. w. L. Peek, of Rock
dale.
Corporations-Mr. w. A. Lotion, of Bibb.
Rsilroads-Mr. W. R. Rankin, of Gordon.
Educarion-Mr. NJ. V. Calvin, of Rich
moGd.
Local and Special Bnls-Messrs. ]. W.
Mattox, = Banks and II. G. Humber.
Lunstic Asylum-Mr. J. B. Parks. OF
Greene.
Penitentiary-Mr. A Perkins, of Burke.
Wild Lands-Mr. Clinch.
Prlnting-Mr. B Russell, OF Decatur.
Manufaetures-Mr. II. G. Wright, Of
Washington.
A dozen or more leaves of absence were
granted, among them Captain Robert Falli-
CANT, OF Chatham, for one week, on i'm
pOrtant legal business.
The motion to adjourn over to Wednes-
day morning was voted down and the House
will meet at ten O'Clock tomorrow.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate, Mr.. P. w. Meldrim was
sworn in. Leaves Of absence were granted
TO half a dozen Senators.
New bills were introduced as follows:
By Mr.. j. D. Frederick-A bill changing
the time for holding the Macon Superior
Court Also providing for the disbursements
Of fines and fOrfeitures collected In County
Courts in cases transferred from the Superior
Courts. and to create and regulate liens
thereon.
By Mr.. ]. B. Parks-A bill providing an
additional mode for foreclosing mortgages
on personal property.
The Senate confirmed Hon. VIM. D. Har-
den as City Court Judge for Savannah, and
several County Judges.
The Senate adjourned till tomorrow
morning.
The election OF Judges begins on Thurs
day. The rival candidates are working
hard, and the result is doubtful in contested
circuits.
There was heavy frost last night. The
thermometer is 3S this morning.
Governor Stephens occupied the Execu-
tive Office this morning.