Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-18
GEoRc1A,s LEGIs1.AruRE.
A Bm 20 Amend the Road Laws-Rights
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ATLANTA, Aug. 17.--In the Senate to-
day under the head of new bills, the fol-
lowing were introduced;
BY Mr.. shefIield-To amend the road
laws OF the State so as to require persons
subject to them to work on canals,
bitches, drains, ETC., whenever necessary
for the good OF the county.
BY Mr. rigner-To compel annual set
Elements by executors and administrators
before the Ordinary.
In the House the bill providing that
when a husband or wife dies the survivor
can take charge OF the estate without the
intervention Of a guardian, produced an
argument lasting until the House ad-
journed without definite action being
taken, other than postponing further con-
sideration until the introducer OF the
measure could be consulted.
In executive SESSION Thomas T. Greer
was confirmed as Judge of the County
Court OF Gilmer.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day Mr. Loney offered
a resolution, which was agreed to, limit
ing the time of speeches to fifteen min
utes unless extended by leave of the
House.
The bill allowing defendants in distress
pauperis in certain cases was killed.
General bills were read the first time as
follows:
BY MIR. Clay-Repealing the act detin-
ing who are aQentseof insurance COM
panies not incorporated under the laws Of
Georgia.
BY Mr.. Harris, Of Bibb-To allow supe-
rior Court Judges their expenses in Ger
tain cases when they are detained from
Unf hui al
BY Mr.. Felton-Authorizlng the trus-
tees of the lunatio asylum to allow the
general superintendent the board of him
self, wife and two horses.
LOCAL BILLS.
Local bills were read the first time as
follows:
BY Mr.. Dart-Authorizing the commits
sioners TO levy special ad valorem tax
for educational purposes; also, a bill
amending the act regulating public in
stTuotion in Glynn.
By Mr.. Hartridge- Requiring the sur
veyOrs Of Chatham county to file certified
copies Of all surveys that they have made
with the Ordinary and with the Board of
County Commissioners; also providing
for auditing the claims OF the Tax Collec-
tor, Tax Receiver and Treasurer, so that
the County Commissioners audit all ac-
counts before t,ssy are paid.
BY Mr.. Gustin-Amending the charter
of the Macon Gas Light and Water Com
pany.
BY Mr.. Harris, Of Bibb county-En-
larging the powers OF the Mayor and City
Council of Macon.
Mr. Lindsey's incorporating Gordon.
Also abOlisbipg fences around growing
crops, and coaspellIng owners of live stock
to Keep them up.
ARTILLERY FxPFNsFs
Mr.. Arnheim's resolution to pay the
expenses of the jackson Light Artillery
of Albany for repairing the Napoleon guns
belonging to the State.
The Senate bill authorizing the father.
or, if not living, the mother, to recover
damages for the homicide of child, was
considered and lost.
The House refused to take up for con-
sideration the resolution to adjourn sine
die Sept. 5.
Among the local bills passed were:
The bill authorizing the authorities Of
Miner to establish public schools.
Amending the act authorizing the au-
thoritles OF SandersYille to levy a tax for
school purposes.
The bill to incorporate the Colquitt
Camp Ground and Building Company for
camp meeting purposes was lost, although
the committee made a favorable report.
Several speeches were made on the meas
ure before it was lost.