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sENATE-sEvENTH DAY.

TUESDAY,, Jan. 10, 1855.
The Judiciary Committee reported as
follovs:
That a bill 70 repeal 40 much Of an act
approved March 18th. 1856. entitled an
act to amend Section $50 and SIS Of the
Code Of 1850, 40 a. 10 increase the Public
Revenue aud provide Tor the faithful COLI
lection Of the same. A. provided for in
privilege tax, from persons travelling aad
selling goods, merchandise or liquors by
sample or otherwise, and to refund pay
menis made under said act, be returned
without recommendation, the committee
being equally divided thereon.
That a bill TO amend Sections 290l and
1909 Of the Code Of 1850 in relation to
larceny, do not pass.
That bill to amend chapter s, Code Of
1850, section ass 90 far a. the same relates
To the salary Of District Attorney, DO psss.
That bill for the relief Of Lexington
Lodge No. "A. Of Lexington, do not pass.
That q bill to amend section l244 oil
Code tn relation TO exemption, do not pass
That a bill 10 amend section 2l94, Code
1850, in relation to appeals from iudg-
ments rendered BY justices Of the Peace
do pas. With amendments.
The Committee on Counties and COGns >
Boundaries reported: That, an Act to in.
sure the better workings Of the public
roads in Warren county and Claiborns
county, and for other purposes, approves
March 18th, 1880, 20 tar a. the same re
lates 10 Claiborne county. do pass
To repeal an act entitled an act 10 au
thorize the members OF the Board Of Su
perviaors Of Holmes and Grenada couutie
10 inspect bridges and sites for their cree
ton and Tor other purposes, approved Eel
-, 1854 90 far a. the same relates 4
Holmes county, do pass
To repeal an act entitled an act to allor
the Board OF supervisors Of HOLMES eouE
" to employ legal counsel, approved Fel
18th, 1878, do pass.
From Finance-To amend an act a
proved March 18th, 1856, entitled an a
10 asnend section 557 and SIS ct Co1s
1850, etc, 90 far as same relates to tivi
lege tar on street brokers. do pa7f vii
amendments.
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SPLENDID COTTON PLANTA-
TTON6 FOR SALE.

WE ARE INSTRUCTED By THEIR Re
w spectiFe OEners 70 o1I tie f0lloEing ds-
scrfbed cotton plantations, which Be purchass4
fer pnrf cash and the balance e low rate q in
teresf, parable &c insiaIlmens during q term q
yezKs. These properties are hnely tmProTeds and
In most excelle1t state Of e1lfivEtlsn-. 4 arBs
them IN thorough ORDER they are vel supplied
With new and Improved farming implements,
steam gfna young mules and Al 81 lnazncs q god
labor, and are certainly anons ne very ssst II
Ons q Tensas Parish, lying eight nElss baek q
fhe toEn Il s. Joseph, and ak miles from Gold
mans Landing on the Mississippi riFer, cs1tatn-
about 900 sersI Tiled tbs year. and rs acres
Of the Remaining open land was plowe1 and pl4nte4
In tpeza ETC., and Is nov IN god eoldfio1 i1r -
esnsL ,.s ~ 49,. -. - 49, y y, ~ 49,
Loo acres ca be tiled is loezfio1 - . merr1n-
tile point = h1e Price 5000. including inple-
ments and mnIen-
Of s. Joseph, containing aboaf "a esrss q uhieh
zbout ez5 acres open. Rrice go fneiudinE
implementz ard lfre rock
AEDtaer lying On Lake 81 Joseph and Brsin, in
Lines landing. On TIE Mississippi rtvss, ooniain-
ing 11ethl1z over GO Il open land, e which
about IS acres we're enltiTatsd this year besides
woodland; 100 acres n trncL Il i ore 81 The
most de1izbly loezted properties IN Louisiana
Rrics sz9.11o. Includrng fmplements and muien-
One n Mn1iBun PARISH, fuo niles from Tzllnlsh.
o1 the Fiek1o1Ig = 61IeEepoE9 R1llEs1t. sad only
enc and 81 hozu flnt fF1ln ftckl1urg. =
c1nfains nbont 30 acres Of Ind, 6 whlca Hbozf
10 arneI nre ope1 and about 40 oer11 eli
tiFate1 this Fe1r- Finely ditched. i very q
zlz.es leezla9n teI lAEss essai ss,rs .rss.
date examlnation Il inFI1s1f - : = 1cl1cu l1zz
8ueh Eniumbia properties nE1 o14 - ne pEan1A -
Nhleh sas,s s.1 3 sszznz 49, Z -. :. = '-'e
de .ss7-sr. TIrnbnu. ~.
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MoNpAY, Jan Q, 1855
NILS AND RESOLUTIONS ISrRoDucED AND
REFERREp.
Mr.. Luse gave notice that he will intro
duce bill to amend An Act for prevent.
ing the evils Of intemperance by Local
Option In any county in the State by sub
hitting the question Of prohibiting the sale
Of intoxicating liquors to the qualihed
voters Of each county, 20 provide penalties
for It's violation and Tor other purposes.
Nv Mr. Groves whereas, The time has
come when In the Judgment Of this Senate,
the people Of Mississippi may safely and
wisely resume the right 10 elect their judi
cial oiicers,--
Therefore, be Il Resolved, That the Com
mittee on Constitution are hereby re-
ouesled 10 report the propriety Of a bill
providing for submission 10 the popular
vote az The next regular election IN the
State. Of an amendment 20 the Constitution
% the effect that all the judges Of the State
be elected by the people. Referred TO the
Committee on Constitution.
Ry Mr.. Roothe-f0 amend section 500 Of
the Code Of 1880, in relation to the Public
Acts Of the Legislature.
Nv Mr.. Dodds--ro provide for and estab
Hsh an active Militia for the State Of Miss
issippi.
nv Mr.. Morris-ro change the time Of
holding the Chancery Court Of Wayne
county.
Nv Mr.. 0rovcs-ro make the Office o
County Superintendent o. Education o
i.eake county elective.
Nv Mr.. McDonald-ro amend scction
b67 and bs5, Code Of 1850, 30 a. to increas
the public revenue and provide for tn
faithful collection Of the same, approves
March 18th, 1850.
nv Mr.. use-AuthoriEing the resssess
ment Of lands IN YaEoo countv.
ON motion Of Mr.. Boone, 200 copies o
the Senate Rules, including joint rules
officers Of the Senate, standing committee
and ieint committees, we're ordered printed
Al 1906 adjourned
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BILLS ISTRoDUcEn AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Campbell-To incorporate the
F. RlANtric Light Company Of Green
VI, Appi. PASSED.
M erkins-For the relief Of Hay
wo6d Phillips, Of Iaroo county Passed.
BY Mr.. Otiphant-To amend section Al
Of chapter "a Of thehcts Of 1886, in relation
to school districts.
by Mr.. Smith-To compel the attendance
% unwilling witnesses.
By Mr. Sullivan-To amend section 466
Of the Revised Code Of 1870, and 70 encour.
age stock raising
By Mr.. Hooker-For the relief Of the
citizens Of Mississippi. Referred to Com,
miitee on Ways aud Means.
By MI. Stowers-For the prevention Of
sacrifices Of real estate by forced sales
BY Mr.. McKinney-An act in relation t.
contracts for labor.
BY Mr.. Perkins-ro regulate the weigh.
ing Of cotton in Ya1oo county, and fol
other purposes
BY Mr Henry-To amend section go o
the Code Of 1880, in relation to Lawful
fences.
By Mr.. Magruder, Of Warren-TO sx
enpt from taxation certain loans.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning
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The stockholders Of the First National
Bank Of Jackson, on yesterday, elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
DR.. s. s. Carter, President; Chas. A.
Lyerly, Vice-President o. J. Waite.
Cashier; A. c. Jones, Assistant Cashier
Directora-the foregoing gentlemen and
Messrs. x. L Saunders, Byron Lemit 6.
s. Calhoon, P. ". Peoples, @. ". Robin
son.
The bank oGcers gave q banquet ct the
Edwards House Last night which was one
Of the most elegant and successful Affairs
Of the kind that has ever occurred 10 this
city. DR.. Peoples and bis hotel stat ex-
celled themselves in the feast prepared for
the one hundred or more guests who had
been invited. The company sat down to
the banquet at $50 and enjoyed them
selves until about II o'clock. DR.. Carter
presided with great tact Appropriate
sentiments were proposed, and we're
responded to By the following gentle
men, in the order named: Gov. Lowry,
Gen. n. 7. Martin, Gen. Wn. Henry,
Marcellus Green, Esq, Hon. VIM g.
Yerger, Julius Abraham. Hon. Wm- II.
Luss, B. w. Griffith, J. l. Power, Byron
| Iemly, Hon. G. NJ Williamson, Hon w.
". Stone, II. L. Busick, IsYdors Strauss,
Z. L. Saunders, Geo. NJ. Govxn, Maj J.
A. Shinglur, Luther Manship, w. Z.
Haynes, g. w. Carlisle, Hon. @. A, VIII
son Hon. John McInnis, o. J. Waite and
/ Hon. Peter Simmons, Of Holmes.
Gov. Lowry's Response was TO "Nissis-
sippi," aud his reference to Ex-Presidsnt
Davis and Gen. z. G. Walthall elected
very hearty applause.
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THR revenue refOrmers ara on top in
the federal capitol, and there is great
joy in their camp. On the other hand,
the incidental protection tail of the
Democratic party, which has been
trying to wAg the dog, as it were, for
years, is in great distress The President
has tied bunch Of revenue reform FIRE
crackers to the sppendage and the usual
result has followed.-Henry Watterson
in the Courier-Journai.
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- 80 a. ssf.sf and tar coll.r,o- l.
Gag but $4,000 out of the reouis;te
300 bond. in consequences Of vh,ch ~
Board Of Supervisors have orderea.a NV
electiopso Be held January 81
Capt fu1kerson il q lffe-lonr CITIZEN AZ
Port Gibson, and has the esteem and con.
kdence Of citizens throuzkout he entire
county. His failure TO make az bond =
attributed to the recent troubles in which
the bondsmen Of the defaultine treasurer
had 10 make good his defalestion. ana Al
refrain from eneumbrAnces Of this char
acter.
A movement Is On foos to reduce the
bond Of the sheriff In that county, a. il Is
deemed too high. Capt. FulkersOn hss
been cotton weigher OF Port Gibson for
some years, and on the evening Of the
announcement of his failure TO make his
bond a. sheriff, the City Council met and
reelected him - weigher.
The death Of the old, and birth of the
New Year was beautifully observed in
Vicksburx, as we learn from the following
description from Ms. Brisbane's graceful
pen: Not within the memory Of the
Oldest Hill CITY resident has the death Of
the old year and the birth Of the new met
with such exquisite commemoration a.
when the midnight sells rqng out eighty
seven and annouuced the roseate dawn Of
eighfy-eight
The city was wrapped in the silence Of
expectancy, and Just before The midnight
chimes wrote within the book Of years in
fadeless characters the ePitaph Of that
pulseless epoch Of time known As eighty
seven, divine strains of music throbbed to
life on the star-stained air, and the beau
tiful bars Of the SDead March" inundated
the sleeping atmosphere with saddest mel
ody.
A moment. and the chimes rang out !;
9 Nearer my God to Thee" warned every
listening heart that twelve weary stepping
stones had been crossed between earth and
heavens burst of pyrotechnic 6re-and
the exaltation Of the living over the dead
was written in letters OF fame On the puE-
pie page Of the night.
The brightest and most Joyous music
Immediately succeeded, and never has the
Southern Band deserve = % green
crown Of bays a. on this occasion, when to
thousand dreaming hearts it sent the
glad strains Of coming Joys sOitened and
snbdued BY the tender memories Of "the
slasa that are dad, and nss1r.r,f,rd -
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Mn. SPEAKHR MTToHELI, before announc-
ing the standing committees of the House,
said that he had been requested By General
Sharp not TO place him on any Of the i'm
portant committees, a. sach work was dis
tasteful to him. Mr.. Mitchell said he made
this statement both in justice to himself
and Gen. Sharp, so that the friends Of
either party might not misapprehend the
reason why that gentleman had not been
given a more prominent part on the COM
mittees, that he was relying upon the Cen
eral for cooperation, and would leave the
stand before he would do any seeming in
justice to that gentleman.-Daily State
Ledger.
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49,"
H. Nr. Melissa. To change the time d
holdi6r he Cirsut Court Of Lovnde' eoan'
b. Mr. T.vlor To rsrulats sales Of prop
srty under trust deeds and mortgages. ke'
By - To provide for the eduea-
iioa u ssts from each county IN ne
STATE. re dMAsxpsnas 10 them. Al the ARri'
cultarai and Nsehanieai College ~ STARK
Vile, and he Industrial lnsiitate and CO..
lsFs a. Columbus Referred.
D. NJ Houston To amend chapter l1ii
Of Code. 10 relation 10 exemptions. heisr-
red.
ByMr. billiard To create . State Bosrd
of Equalization, and 10 dedne the duties
thereof Referred.
By Mr.. YerRsrs To amend section zls4 o.
fhe Code or 1850 In relation 70 appeals from
Judgments wondered By justices ofiae peace.
b. NJ. Booze. For the relief Of @. ".
Graham, q Alcorn county. Passed.
BY Mr. Loves To reduce The rate d inter-
80 On the Cbiokasaw School Fund and FOR
other purposes. Referred.
\ ~ NJ. Houston To ans4 section Slos
n Code, Ia relation 20 wages d prisoners IN
b. custody u county coni FACTORS and Ior
lsr p-sPosss. Referred.
HorIoss 70 EEcossfDEH.
by Mr. Buchanan The vote By which
senate Bill No 2. An Act 70 amend section
Iibf of The Code % 1870, was Indefinitely
postponed, and ask that this motion be
eutered on the Journal
Dy Mr. Ro.s, Tor Mr.. Bachelor. To re-
consider the vote by which Senate Bill No.
4, entitled. Al Act 10 prevent the sacrifice
d properly sold BY virtue Of mortgage or
deed Of trust, was Indefinitely postponed.
A. ii.O5 The senate vent into Executive
Sossion and thereafter adjourned.
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wm- Mathews and Osborn Turner. Of WinonA
Tie chareh vzs fIled with friends and usli-
uisneEz, AID Alter the ceremony 4 Reception gas
held at the resfdence Of the brides fnfher, yudge
r ". Williamson.
The groom Is the son q one Of the msst pron.in-
ents esleeDed and respected citizens Of Fzxoo ean
attentive % business and aaccsssEni planter. me
bride Is Of the loveiezf Euung ladies Of y mo
n. Charming in disposition, ana pretty and ~
tracttle, shs posss1ses domestic Qualities that ~
make her home happy.
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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.


BY Mr.. Whitney-To provide for better
distribution of the school fund in Jefferson
county. Referred.
By Mr.. Whitney-For the relief of
Gates and Ewing of Jefferson county
Referred.
BY Mr.. Whitney-To amend an act to
insure the better working OF the public
roads in Jefferson county, and for other
purposes. Approved March ID, 1886.
Passed. "A
~ ssII. " rItet-aV aa-surI,f rJecrrSTi = : -
Of Revised Code OF 1880, relating to jus-
tees Of the peace, etc. Referred.
By Mr.. Hoskins-For the relief Of jus,
tees OF the peace, sherifs and constables
OF the several counties of this State. Re
/ ferred.
By Mr.. Roberts-To make elective by
the people the Office Of State Printer. Re-
ferred.
By Mr.. Alexander restrict the iu-
risdiction Of Mayors and Marshals of cities
and towns to the corporate limits thereof.
Referred.
By Mr.. Bowles-To repeal an act en-
titled an act to provide for the regulation
OF freight and passenger rates on railroads
in this State, and to create a commission
to supervise the same and for other pur-
poses, approved March 18th, 1884. Re.
ferred.
By Mr.. Hicks-To authorize the Board
of Supervisors Of jefferson county to trans
fer certain funds, and for other purposes
Passed.
Mr.. Sharp called up the resolution offer.
ed by Mr.. Madison on yesterday-"Thai
this House will vote for no appropriation
TO pay for newspapers furnished the mem
bers, and that the members Individually
should be responsible for the papers fur
nished," which, on motion of Mr.. Magruder
Of Warren, was referred to the Committed
or Rules
Senate Bill No. Ito amend sections
2901 and 1902 Of the Code Of 1880 take1
up and referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
Under the resolution OF Mr.. Deason-of
fered yesterday, Mr.. Speaker Mitchell ap
pointed Messrs. Deason, Longstreet and
Watkins, as the committee on the part O
the House TO invite the Hon. E. G. Walthal
TO address the Legislature during its SEES
sion.
By Mr.. Pitts-To incorporate thu
Wsynssboro, Pascagouls and Gulf Coas
Railroad Company. Referred.
| by Mr.. Magruders oil Marren-lo pro
vide for enforcing charges on unclaimed
freight and storage by steamboats, ant
wsrehousemen. Referred.
By Mr.. Jones-To reserve State lands To-
homestead purpo es, and fixing the prie
thereof Referred.
The Senate Joint Resolution to pa,
Senators Dean, Love and Buchanan fol
I expenses incurred on committee dutie
uoder resolution of the Legislature Q
{ 1886, was, on motion of Mr.. Magruder, o
Warren, referred to the Committee on APP
preparations.
Mr.. McGhee f.om the Committee o
' Memorial Services Of Hon. w. P. Evans
gave notice that having been informed o
the death Of Hon. Mr.. Banks, late membe
Of this House from Simpson county,
memorial service would be held in memoir
of both at the same time.
Adjourned.
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Granted citizens Of Mississippi for he month of
December, 1857, and reported expressly for THs
CLARION By J. TAKsELz & Ca SOLICITOR of Pat
ents. Washington, D. c.:
JnO. W: Burt and G. W. Trusty, Cas-
ella offee-roaster.
Thomas Z. Collins, Wess0n-Cane-
] Stripper.
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unusE-sIXrH DAY.

MONDAY, Jan. p, 1917.
Nv Nr. Dcason-Resolvcd, That COM
mitiee % three on the part % the House
aud ----- on the part OF the Senate be ap-
pointed by the respective presiding ONO r.
10 invite the Hon. \. G. Walthall TO address
this Legislature at his convenience, and
that said committee make suitable arrange
mcnta for his reception. Adopted.
Nv Mr.. Stewart-ro amend sections bo1
and SSS. Code lsSO. - - to increase the
public revenue and provide for the faithful
collection Of the same. Approved March
n, 1876. Referred.
The Speaker announced the following
special committee;
ON Fraudulent Entries Of Lands-Mr.
pitts. chairman; Messrs. Jones. Garter,
Roberts, Mcleod, Pelham and Deason.
And the following
JOINT sTASDISa COMMITTEES;
Univcrsities-Mr Southworth, chairman
Mcssrs Showers, watkins, Davis, Hill,
Tackett, Underwood, Gum, Dickson, Hsr-
ris, Of rippah. and Whitfield.
Enrolled Rills-Mr. Whitney, chairman
Messrs Williamson, Of Yalobnsha, Keeton.
simmons, Of Lowhdes. Ray, Henry, Hello
man, Terry, Puryesr, Of Kinds, and Child
Executive Contingent Fund-Mr. Glenn
ens. chairman Messrs. Brabston, Greer
ANNNNn anu MANHNAlls
State Library--Mr Watkins, chairman
Messrs. Clemens, Holloman, Cranberry aud
nahb.
HOUSE, STANDING COMMITTEES.
Propositions and rievances-Mr.A skew
chairman Messrs. Payne. Reid. Of Nanoo
Maxwell. Lamar, Collins, and Harris. o
Washington.
Engrossed Bills Mr.. Madison, chair
man: Messrs. Gum, Teunnison, Dilwortl
and Fowler.
Public Buildings and Grounds-Mr. De
wilson, chairman; Messrs. Puryear, q
Tate, Davis. Hunusy, Johnston. RObinsol
and Brooks.
Military Ahairs-Mr. sharp, chairman
Messrs. Payne, Barry, Kennedy, and vi
Hanson, Of lAlobusha
County Aaaina--Ar. knochs, chairman
Messrs. Perkins. Mura, Burke, Simmonl
OF Pike. Abbey Bailey, Pace and Jacksol
Penientiary " Mr.. Jones', caairmau
Nsssrs. 0reavss. Casey. sharp. Caroiher
atowall. Of Coahoma, Pelham. Magrude
Of Claiborne, aad Crawford
Roads, Ferries ana Bridges--Mr. fowie'
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SPECIAL, ATrRACroNs.
jackson Artillery.

This company was organized November
2sth, and recently received from the
Government a new model Calling Gun.
The membership is made up from the
representative young men OF tie city and
ofieered as follows: Eug. A. Guilbert,
First Lieutenant, commanding; L. +.
Montgomery, Ordnance Sergeant; Cor
porals, B. j. Leonard and c. Livingston.
The Company is distinct National Guard
organization and has in it the material to
make grand reputation.
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The New Orleans papers Of Sunday
contain accounts Of most horrible TRACE
dy enacted in that city at eleven O'Clock
Saturday night. Mr.. Henry L. Edwards,
q lawyer Of that city, but formerly Princi-
pal Of the jackson Public Schools, shot
his wife, injuring her seriously, and NOR
tally wounded = young physician, Mr.. l.
l. Kuyrkendall, Of Texas. Mr.. Edwards,
il is said, was actuated by Jealousy, which
was without foundation. Mr.. Edwards
fed Immediately after the shooting and
has not been heard from since.
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The Kate Bensberg Opera Company
will play at the Opera House tonight.
The troupe comes with highest recommen-
detions, and the lovers Of music may
prepare themselves for . rare feast Of
delight. Seats are selling rapidly at Hun
ter and Harrinafon,a Drug Store
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The Chinese entertainment spoken Of
last week, will take place at the Deaf and
Dumb Institute Hall Tomorrow night.
Admittance to the entertainment twenty
Eve cents. An elegant supper will be
served in the refreshment room, at moder-
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The Kate Bensberg Opera Compaoy win
delight the people of Jackson At The Opera
House tonight. Miss Bensberg i a ma
tive Of ST. Louis, and is the youngest
prima-donna Of note in America to-day;
she Possesses a clear and fne soprano
voice, very even through out, and il capa-
bic Of meeting the demands Of the COM
poser at every point. She has pleasing
tace, graceful and girlish figure and
charming presence. She is supported By
an excellent company.
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By Mr.. stovail. q Clarke 70 authorize
the Hoarl Of Supervisors of Clarke county,
10 hold regular meetings on the hrst Mon
day IN each month.
By M Dunn To authori1e the city Of
West Point ~ issue bonds for certain pur.
poses
ny NJ. Mcleod To authorize the Board
Of Supervisors OF 0reene county, 10 levy a
tan 70 pay outstanding school teachers war
rania
ByMr OLeary To provide for the pay.
ment Of Madison county Railroad Bonds.
by Mr.. OLeary To change the lawful
wire fsacc In Madison county, from 10 4
strands. etof
By Mr.. Mckinney To repeal an Act
eutitled, An Act In relation 20 building and
repairing bridges In Marshnll county, APP
proved March :, 1874.
by Mr.. southworth To provide for the
appointment o. a constable In pistrict No.
o OF Carroll county.
By.Mr. Bowles To repeal the act to ere
ate one additional justice Of the peace for
the city Of NatcheE, in Adams county, in
this State. Approved April III, 1880.
nmts fNrRoDuCED AND aEFERRED.
by Mr.. Harris To incorporate the town
" Hickory Flat In Benton county.
by Mr.. cranberry: To regulate the sale
Hv Mr.. simmons, Of L0wndea: For the
relief Of Ruiin Webb, Of Lowndes county.
BY Mr.. Pits To authorize the Board Of
Supervisors ofWayne, Jasper, Jones, Perry,
Marion, Harrison, Hancock aud Jackson
counties to compel the Mobile and Ohio,
New Orleans aud Northeastern, Gulf aud
Ship Island and Louisville and Nashville
Railroal Companies TO fence in their road
beds, aud for other purposes.
By Mr. Hooker Limiting the number Of
ministers Of the gospel who shall be exempt
from working the public roads IN Kinds
county
ny Mr.. Hoskins. To repeal sections 2lOl
aud 2lO2 Of the Code Of 1880, 10 define and
punish petit larceny-to compensate the
owners Of stolen property, and 10 prevent
the accumulation Of oonviots in the penn
Tertiary.
by Mr.. Bowles To amend section b91 Of
r Revised Code Of 1880, In relation 10 the
iuutian % females
- ". Hooker, To peelere and protect
10 IegaT rna per-sa-s',',---.'y % '''uFr'v
Ny Mr. Madison Fos the relief OF certai
soldiers aud sailors Of the late war betweel
che States;
by Mr.. Dilworth. To amend section 30
and 2902 Of the Code Of 1880. relative TO lai
ceny.
ny Mr.. Bowles: To amend section 46S q
the Code Of 1880 In relation to ASSESSORS.
BY Mr. Hooker Resolved, That nj
teachers and educators Of the State Of Nil
sissippi be, and are hereby accorded ih
privilege Of the hall Of the House Of Repr'
scntativos during this session Of the Logii
latdre. Adopted
Adjourned until Monday morning, ]
o'clock.
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One of the most brilliant events Of
the season in Columbus was the ball given
there last week BY the Hop Club, compli-
mentsry to Misses Fanny Chalmers and
May Subway of this city, and Misses Hat
tie Persons Of Port Gibson, and Ada Lee
Harvey Of Crawford.