The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-24
HOUSE THIRTY-TIFTH DAY

WfDNEsDA Y, February 18th, 1886.
House met pursuant to adjournm ent
Speaker Sharp in the chair. Prayer by
Rev. DIR. Andrews.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs.
Williamson of HiGds, Bush, Mckinney,
Brooks, and w. L. Mcdonald Also to
Messrs. johnson of Kinds, McKie and
Sullivan, for committee duty.
BUSINESS on SPEAKERS DESK.
Mr. Hannah called up Joint Resolu-
tiOn to adjourn the two Houses sine die
on the 26th inst Adopted.
An act for the appointment of steno-
grapher for the 7th Judicial District of
Mississippi. Tabled subject to call.
Mr.. Trigg called up majority report
of the Special Committee oD the lease of
the penitentiary to the Gulf and Ship
Island Railroad Company, which pro-
yides, and recommends the adoption IF
substitute by the committee instead of
the original bill, substitute and amend
ments.
A minority adverse report was read
by MIR. Gibbs.
Mr.. Trigg moved the adoption OF the
mojority report.
Mr.. Gibbs moved that the substitute be
printed and together with the majority
and minority reports, be made the
special order for Friday next at 1920
clock. Lost
Mr.. Cook moved that the House con-
slider the same in Committee of the
Whole, and that debate be limited to
| fifteen minutes. Lost
Mr. WilIiamson of tsarroiI ,,oraJ
that the whole matter be made special
order for Monday next at ] l o'clock
Mr.. Hoyle made the point Of order
that as the motion to set for a day GER
tain had once been made, another sim
liar motion, at same stage of the pro-
ceedings, could not be entertained.
Speaker ruled the point well taken, and
an appeal being taxed from the chairs
decision, the House confirmed said rul
| ing.
On motion of Mr.. Trigg, the substi
tute of committee was read.
Mr.. Magruder in the chair.
Mr.. Trigg moved that the bill bt
placed upon its third reading and fina
passage.
Mr.. Noland moved that the bill b,
printed AID lie on the table subject Il
call.
Mr.. Norrell, of Rankin, moved t.
table. ost.
Mr.. Gwin called the previous question
on the motion to lie on the table.
. Mr. Marmon moved that 250 copies o
the substitute be printed and the bill
, be set for tomorrow night. Carried.
Mr.. Eskridge: For the relief of w.
Robinson. Mariah Robinson and Eliz
Julian. Judiciary.
, Mr.. Jones, of Claiborne, called up, a
act to allow the widow of the late HoI
j. ID. Vertner, Senator from the 2St
| District, to draw his salary aud mileag
+ for the session of 1856.
. Considered in Committee of th
Whole
Mr. Burkitt in the chair
1 Committee rose and reported favor
: ably upon the bill, which then passe
by unanimous vote.
! Mr.. Burkitt: A resolution providin
|. for Special Committee to inquire int
4 the reason why certain amounts require
10 be distributed by the Auditor 10 th
various counties have in some cases nc
been reported.
Mr. Harrison moved 10 postpon
until next Wednesday night, the mem,
= rial services in honor of the decease
= members who have died since ISS
; which was set for tonight. Carried.
III The Special Order-The considerable
n of substitute for an act reserving ii
= State lands for homestead purposes, an
e fixing the price thereof, was taken up.
e This substitute provides that an
e head of a family shall be allowed
Q purchase land amounting to 640 acr,
/ upon making affidavit that it is for b
|. own use and not for anothers, nor fl
it any corporation, and fixing the price
II said lands at $l-25 per acre. Any pc
e son whose lands shall be or have bee
sold for taxes. may redeem them With
. 80 days after the passage of this act, an
It ip case any of said lands are forfeit<
for taxes due and are afterwards pu
n chased from the State, the amount
? all the taxes due thereon shall be /
n turned to- the county in which the Ian
are situated.