The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-02-05
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JACKSON, MISS. February 4 1886
When Col. McRae introduced a
bill entitled an act to encourage Il
moral, military and patriotic spirit
among the young men Of Jackson
county the members desired, with
some anxiety, to know the nature of
the bill. 1t was referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs who
recommended its passage. The bill
provided for an appropriation OF
$500 for the Moss Point Rifles to
enable them to complete their
armory and giving the State a lieu
on the property. Col. McRae made
u most eloquent appeal in behalf
of the boys, he spoke of the pa
trIOtlsm OF the young men of Mis-
siSsippi, and spoke of the deeds of
her soldiers oil the battlefield iu "a
manner which brought forth loud
applause from the House. He was
ably seconded by Mr.. Gordon, who
delivered Il most ringing speech in
favor OF the passage of the bill,
but when it mentioned appropria-
ton there was Il loud cry against
it and the bill was indefinitely post
poned by one of the most unani-
nous majorities of the session.
Mr.. Gwinn has had passed Il reSo.
luton i%nstructing the Committee
Oh Public Offices to investigate
certain grave charges made by the
representatives OF the British
Land Company in a case now pend.
ing in the United States Court at
Oxford. 1t is said that's document
has beeu filed showing that the
passage of the bill was obtained
by fraud, bribery aud corruption
and the manner OF the distribution
of The corruption fund is plainly
set forth. The committee have had
ii liberal appropriation made to
them and have power to send foI
persons aud papers. 1t Is very
probable that Col. Seals bill for the
repeal of the act will become IA law,
but before that time some racy de.
velOpments are expected. The bill
to incorporate the company was
rushed through the House at a late
hour during the latter part of the
last session.
Some idea of the way in which
the House conducts business can
he CLEANED by the following figures.
Up to the Both of January 331 bills
had been introduced, OF which 81
were indefinitely postponed, 81
were sent to the Governor tor ap.
prevail and 6 had been approved by
the Governor.
Next Wednesday the members
start on Il trip to Columbus to in
inspect the workings OF the girls
school there. They 20 in response
to an invitation from the citizens
who bear all the railroad and
hotel expenses.
A compromise bill has been drawn
up by the Representatives from
Harrison and Jackson counties,
which will put the shrimp question
at rest. The bill, | am informed,
regulates the size of the mesh o.
the seine, and leaves the fhrries
OMEN to all.
Col. Hardy aud Col. Faulkner
delivered addresses to the members
aud citizens last Thursday night
on the Ship Island Railroad. The
audience was laI &c aud the remarks
of the speakers were listened to
great attention.
A bill has been ordered printed
the Senate providing for the
holding of a Constitutional Con-
vention for the purpose of revising
the Constitution of the State. This
idea seems to be growing in favor
lndI would not be surprised if a
was ordered.
Mr.. r. Ii. Henry, the newly elect
ed public printer, has proven him
self equal to the task. He bears
ais honOrs meekly and mOdestly
lud works hard, proving that he is
of the trust bestowed upon
aim.
The lieu law has been repealed
utter a two days debate in the
There is some doubt as to
what the Senate will do with it.
Some predict that all the help in
he cotton districts will starve to
leath while others claim the repeal
o be "A good thing. CYCLoPs.