Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-27
THE LEGISLATURE.
A GOOD DAYS BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN BOTH
- HoUsES.

A GOOD DAYS BUsIsEss TRANSACTED IN BOTH
| ---- HoUsES.
Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, March 26-S.nate-Mr.
Thompson presented petition from the cit
liens OF Wilson county protesting against the
passage of the Railroad Commission bill.
THE FOOL BILL.
The Conference Committee reported aud
recommended that Senator Blackmore's
amendment 10 prohibit the sale of pools to
minors and intoxicated persons remain, and
that the $500 privilege be stricken out and
800 be inserted; also that The Senate recede
from the House amendment restricting the
sale of pools at the track of the Racing Asso-
citation. Concurred in.
UNITED STATES JURISDICTION.
The bill to give the United States jurisdic-
ton over all property and lots in Jackson
on which it is proposed to erect postofice
building passed.
OBSCENE LITERATURE.
The House bill TO prevent the sale OF OBJ
scene literature was taken up. The Senate bill,
which is identical, was substituted. The Police
Neus and Police Gazette were stricken out,
and the act does not apply; 10 them. Mr.
Norment said there was nothing in the bill
that was not covered by section 474S Of the
Code, and the bill was passed over.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION BILL
being the special order for 1870 O'Clock,
was taken up at that hour, and, after consid-
cradle discussion, the bill was passed over
until tomorrow. it is thought that the bill
as coming from the House will fail in the
Senate.
PEABODY BONDS.
Mr.. Edm undson insisted on taking up the
special order for IL o'clock, being the Pea
body bonds. He said there was disposition
in the Senate to squelch the bill.
Mr.. Thompson thought the bill ought 10
be considered. He was opposed to the bill.
He was for it until he went into caucus, but
there he pledged his opposition to it. The
nays.
The clerk read the bill.
Mr.. Thompson moved TO lay the bill ON
the table, but afterward Withdrew it.
Mr.. Greene spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr.. Edmundson m sde speech for the bill.
Mr.. Thompson opposed the bill, because
he had pledged the caucus that he could not
vote for it. If it was an original PROPOSE
top, he would vote for it.
Mr.. Dodd moved to make the further con-
sideration of the bill The special order for
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in order to
give the caucus time to reconsider lis action.
Mr.. Thompson said if that was done he
would vote for the bill.
Mr.. Dodd said the caucus would meet TO-
night.
Mr.. Dodd's motion prevailed.
The clerk then read the railroad regula-
tion bill, pending discussion on which the
Senate adjourned until O'Clock pm.
Afternoon Session. |
The consideration of the railroad bill &C.
cupied the greater portion of the afternoon |
session. When it had been set for today, |
some other business was transacted. A large |
number of Heu4e bills were passed first and |
second readings.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Providing for five regular terms of the |
Shelby County Circuit Court. Passed.
To limit the operation OF an assessment
Pct recently passed in regard TO taxing
districts of the frat class. Passed.
THE PENTTENTIARY BILL.
The penitenliary lease bill was set for |
o'clock to-day.
10 allow Me1icsn veterans to peddle
without license. Mr.. Patterson moved 10
limit the operation of the bill to residents of