The clarion., 1886-03-10
sENATE-FoRTY-EIGHTH DAY

FRIDAY, March 5, 1886.
Senate metpursuant to adjournment.
Lieut.-GOv. Shands in the chair
Reports were received from the follow
ing Committees: Judiciary, Railroads, Mi
litia, Corporations and Federal Relations.
Mr.. Burkitt offered the following resolu-
tion, which was tabled:
Resolved, That the Senate accept the in.
vitation TO visit thu Blind Asylum to.nig ghi,
and make the local option bill the special
order Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Burkittt was granted leave of absence
from all night sessions.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Ross-To extent the powers Of cor
porate authorities of he city of Water
Valley, OF the charter thereof, and of all
amendatory acts thereto, and for other pur-
poses. Judiciary.
Mr.. Gayles-To amend sec $50, Code Of
1880, so as,to make the same apply 10 travel
ing missionaries and agents Judiciary.
Mr.. Houston-To repeal see ofan act to
regulate the sale Of oieomargarine, and to
promote the public health, approved March
9, 1882. Agriculture
Mr.. Houston To regulate the sale Of
seed cotton. Agriculture.
Mr.. Houston-To amend sec. 1890, Cole
of 1880, in relation to service of process
upon infants. Judiciary.
Mr.. Houston-To prohibit secret liens
Judiciary.
MIR. Houstan-To repeal sec. 1872, Code Of
1880, in relation to motion docket and sure
ties in the ehancery court, and for other
purposes. Judiciary.
Mr.. Houston-To amend sec. 1911, Code
of $780, in rela tion to The issue docket and
entries ia the chancery c0urt. Judiciary.
Mr. Houston offered 5. J. r., entitled a
Joint i,esoutioi- to amend article g. sec.
l6 Of the Constitution. Constitutional
Amendments.
Mr. Dodds called Up House Bill gra R.Sjn G
relief from the penalties imposed at 10
render enforceable certain contracts uNer
sec. $50. Code 1880. Spec al order for Tues
day, March 1885
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To amend the Mississippi & Tennessee
Railroad charter. Passed
To amend sec. Zl45, Code 1880, in relation
TO powers Of boards of supervisors over
justice districts. Indefinitely postponed.
For tho relief Of certain physicians
Passed with amendments.
The Senate receded from its amendment
allowing Judge J. W. c. Watson 5000 foi
his services u the Supervision cases.
| To amend chap. 60 Code $780, so rs "a
prevent chanceiloIs TO take on submission
| and decide causes in vacation. Passed.
| To prohibit the sale Of pistols and pistel
cartridges in this State. Indefinitely post
poned
At 1850 the Senate went into Executive
| Session and after some time spent therein
| the doors were thrown open and legislative
| business resumed
To prevent trespass on lands and fol
other purposes. Passed.
To repeal secs. 1890 and 1903, Code 1886
and an act approved March Is, 1854 in re
lation to final records in circuit and chan.
Gerry courts and for other purposes. Indef
| nitely postponed
To amend chapter 3S Code 1880, entitled
an act IN relation 10 corporations and othe
associations. Indefinitely postponed.
To amend section 1864, Code 1880 reiat
ing to the selection Of Grand Jurors au,
for other purposes. After considerable dis
eussion the bill passed with amendments.
| To amend the charter Of Brook haven, il
relation 10 property which has escapes
taxation. Passed with amendments.
To amend 1886 Code 1880, in relation
to giving notice TO absent or non -residen
defendents in cases for the enforcement q
the lien. ofk merchants before justices g
the peace. Passed.
To provide the Districtcourt of the Unite
States for the Eastern Division OF III
Northern Judicial District with the Cod
and State Reports. Passed.
To anond an act to authorize the distriC
attorney of the 4th Judicial Disiaict an
Z
to grant on extension of time for the setfli
ment of certain judgments obtained by th
State and said board Of supervisors respet
lively IN said county. and for other parp,
ses, approved March 9. 1882 Passed
TO provide for the relief of persons frol
forfeitrres incurred under sec. 5s9 Cod
1850. Indefinitely postponed.
To amend sec. l99 Code 1880. in relatio
: to appointment of constitutional and ofhs
officers. Passed.
To incorporate the Mississippi and Loui
lana Bridge and Railroad Company
hatcher. Mississippi. Passed.
To amend sec of an act entitled an a,
!. TO incorporate the town of 0syka, in PHI
county, Mississippi. approved April 70 1s7
To reqire telegraph companies to deEivs
messages within reasonable time. Passe
with amendments
To incorporate the Gibson High School.
the town of Rienzi, Alcorn county Passe
To amend an act TO incorporate the Boal
4: of Leyee Commissioners for the fazos
Il Mississippi Delta, and fnr other purpose
4 approved February 2S. 1884. Made speci'
!. order for Tuesday, and go copies ordere
!, printed.
: The Governor has approved the follow
ling bills: