Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
GE0RGIA'S LEGISLATURE.
THE HOUSE VOTES IN FAVOR OF
PUBLIC EXECUTIONS.

OoHh pdTallftil rev IN the House
The Third Maine Regiment Unani-
mOusly Thanked-The Governor to
Sign the New Capitol Bill To-Day
ATLANTA, sept. In the House to-
day. Mr.. Gary. Of Richmond, moved a re-
consideration of the action defeating the
amendment to section I'LL of the Code, as
10 divorces 1t was granted, and, on mo-
ton, the rules were suspended and the
bill establishing a branch college at Way
cross was recommitted, and Senator Nc
Donald and others will advocate its
merits before the committee TO overcome
an adverse report previously made.
The resolution to pay NJ. y. Edge Tor
advertising wild lands passed. as did also
the following:
Paying the expenses of bringing the
records of the Medical Board from Mil
ledgeVille.
The bill repeating the act as to the
giving in Of wild lands in the counties
where they lie, and not in the counties
where the owners live, was taken up un-
der suspension of the rules.
Mr.. ROuntree. of Brooks. opposed the
bill, and was followed by Mr. Russell, of
Clarke, i'm its favor.
Mr.. MiddlebrOOks. of Newton, as the
. author Of the bill, advocated itsgpassage.
while Mr.. Sweat, of Clinch, opposed. The
roll call showed 63 yeas to 50 nays. and
the bill was lost.
Resolutions of thanks to the Third
Maine Regiment for their resolutions i'm
regard to homes for disabled Confederate
soldiers and sailors, was taken up under
a suspension Of the rules.
Mr.. Gary, of Richmond, the author, ad-
vOcated in the most eloquent ana patriotic
manner the adoption Of the resolutions.
Mr.. Park, of Greene, Mr.. Falligant, of
Chatham, and MI. Russell, of Decatur,
followed in similar addresses.
Mr.. Falligant closed with grand burst
of eIoquence that called forth prolonged
and hearty applause. On motion of Mr..
Dart, of Glynn. the vote was taken by
rising. The Speaker declared the resOlu-
tiOns adopted unanimously, which was
greeted with applause.
Mr. Hulsey, Of Fulton, introduced a bill
allowing Atlanta to issue 500, 900 in bonds
to enable her to comply with her pledges
as to the new capitol bill.
The bill providing pay for the States
/ jurors came up, and Mr., Bartlett, of Bibb,
opposed it, as the bill provides payment
for jurors who are not sworn in, but SIM
ply in attendance in case they may be
needed. Mr.. Lewis, of Milton, claimed
that these jurors were justly entitled to
pay. The bill was lost by So yeas to 81
nays.
The bill increasing the amount paid
manned Confederate soldiers for legs and
arms lost during the war, and making
the payment every three years instead of
five, came up. and MIR. Peek. of ROckdale
moved to amend it so as to include sol
diers who have lost the use of a leg or an
arm.
Mr.. Jenkins, of Putnam. thought the
amendment unconstitutional.
Mr.. Fite, of Barlow, and Mr.. Hulsey, Of
Fulton, advocated the bill, and said that
if there was doubt we had better give
the soldiers the benefit of it.
Mr.. Reese. of Wilkes, Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, closed the debate
against the bill as being in violation of the
provision of the constitution providing
limbs for manned soldiers.
The bill passed by l02 yeas to 8 nays.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Reese in
troduced a resolution that no leaves of
absence be granted hereafter except for
prOyidential causes. 1t was adopted.
The bill amending section 1914, letter d,
of the Code, in regard to chattel mort
cages, requiring notices to be given, was
lost by "A yeas to Is nays.
The bill amending section 1862 of the
Code, so as to have executions private in
the future, was lost by "a yeas to 81 nays.
The bill amending section 2495 of the
Code, so as to make the official bond re-
spOnsible for the Clerks OfSuperiOr Courts
acting as administrators, was tabled for
the present on account of the thin House.
The bill amending section 1888 of the
Code as to contested elections passed.
The bill making county school commits
siOnerS ineligible to any other office during
their term was lost by 81 yeas to 36 nays.
Mr.. Lewis, of Milton, said that it was
clear that no bills could be passed with
such a thin House, and the bills now be-
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tiOn in the morning. He therefore moved
to devote the balance Of the afternoon to
reading bills the second time.
Mr.. MiddlebrOoks, of Newton, replied
that some bills ought to be killed, and this
was as good time as any to kill them.
The motion was lost and the House pro-
ceeded to act upon Mr.. WatsOn's dog law
bill.
MIR. Watson made lively. humorous
and strong speech in favor of his bill.
Mr.. McBryde. of Haralson, said that he
was i'm sympathy with the object of the
bill, but opposed the bill itself as
being faulty in its provisions.
Wilson. (cOlOredJ of Camden, made
good speech against the bill and was
listened to attentively and frequently ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Russell, of Decatur, made the most
fOrcible speech, full of humOr and good
points, in favor Of the bill. 1t was one Of
his best efforts, and created quite sensa-
tiOn. The roll call showed 4S yeas to 6S
nays.
Messrs. Owens and Falligant voted yea.
IN THE SENATE.
In the Senate, the bill requiring costs
in divorce suits was lost on its second
reading.
The bill requiring railroads to designate
persons for legal service was withdrawn
on its second reading.
The Senate passed the following bills:
Preventing the discharge of firearms on
highways
Preventing years support out of lands
not paid for.
Providing additional methods to carry
cases to the Supreme Court. 1t reduces
the record sent up.
Preventing the sale of adulterated food
articles. Mr.. Baker opposed and Mr.. Liv-
mgstOn and Mr.. Gustin favored the bill.
The liquor bill for Campbell county.
The bill authorizing the bridge over the
OcOnee at Dublin.
Preventing driving of stock in Thomas
county.
Authorizing Thomas county to build
Justices court rooms.
Incorporating the Savannah Lighterage
and Transfer Company.
Preventing the killing of deer in Rabun
county.
incorporating Ellaville in Schley
county.
The Governor has not yet signed the
capitol bill, as the amendments had to be
arranged and the bill put in order. 1t is
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