The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-01
THE LEGISLATURE.
Some business, somes Buncombc and
kOIme Monkey Shines.


Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 3l.-No bust
ness of any great importance or interest
was transacted in either branch OF the
Legislature today.
Senator Crews introduced bill TO re-
lieve insane persons illegally confined in
asylumns,
Mr.. Sparks's Senate joint resolution pro-
viding for the investigation MS TO the cor.
rectness Of the outstanding warrant ac-
count Of the State, as suggested by the
Comptroller, was taken up and discussed
at length. The opposition to the resou-
ton was based upon the claim that the
Comptroller should do this.
Mr. Pyatt explained that the Comp
troller keeps his books in such shape
that no more trouble on this account
would occur; but as the irregularities COM
planned OF began in 1865, he could not be
required to do this.
The resolution was finally defeated.
Mr.. Lamb entered a motion TO recon-
slider, stating that the matter was Of too
much Importance to he passed over
lightly.
Mr.. Stephens bill to fix the price Of
newspaper publications ri nonresident
notices at 50, was called up. The bill had
been amended 10 read s. by the Senate,
and the House refused to concur in this
amendment. Mr.. Berry moved that the
Senate adhere 10 its amendment and ask
for Committee Of Conference, which mo-
| ton prevailed.
4 number OF bills failed TO pass third
reading upon the recommendation Of the
committees to which they were referred
MIR. Hale's House bill to prevent bar
bering on sunday, passed the first reading.
~ THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Patterson presented a petition In re-
gard to the removal OF the remains OF Gov.
John SEWER to Nashville, which was re-
/ ferred.
Mr.. Rozier introduced resolution au.
thoriZing the Committee on Federal Rela-
| tons 10 remain in session during recess
and TO visit Washington City aud make a
thorough examination OF affairs, and that
they be allowed their per diem. Lies
over.
Mr.. Clapp introduced a bill to amend
the act creating the Taxing District Of
/ Memphis.
The following resolutions, lying over,
were considered:
Mr.. Savagcs resolution iavoring a rate Of
| tariff legislation winch will bring 10 the
/ Treasury the greatest amount OF revenue.
The Committe ON Federal Relations recon-
mcndcd that the resolution bc laid on the
| table, which was agreed 10.
Mr.. llulchinson's resolution iayoring
the election Of the President and Vice
President by the people was taken
up. The Committee on Federal Rcla-
tons recommended that the resolution be-
tabled. Mcssrs savage and WilIiamsspuke
in favor Of III, adoption Of the resolution
and Mr.. Till, chairman Of the Committee
on Federal Relations, opposed il. A mo.
ton 10 lay the resolution on hctable Jailed
by a vote Of 81 yeas 10 80 nays Nj.
Mccall, OF Henderson, offered an amend.
ment to the resolution declaring that the
South be granted a free ballot and fair
count" and urged the adoption Of the
amendment, but at the same time oppos'
ing tn original resolution. The Speaker
ruiz i the amendment out OF order because
Of H. not being gcrmane to the question
under consideration. A vote was taken of
the res iluliOn and resulted In its adoption
yea, 80, nays, 30.
Tho resolution TO pay the expenses o.
the Committee on Pcnitoniiary and Chair
table Institutions was tabled.
The resolution inviting Fred III. Wines
secretary OF the Board Of Charities OF Hill
noIs, 10 address the General Assembly OF
the p'nitentiary question was adopted.
The rules were suspended, and Mr. Cd
lum offered n resolution 90 empower thI
entire committee Of the House on pcni
Tertiary and charitable institutions TO VI
during the recess, instead OF the sub com
miltccs Mr.. stephens. Of Monroe, moyc'
90 table the resolution, which was agree,
20 by a vote OF 81 TO 30.
Mr.. Davis evidently intends TO take unit
himself n wife and settle down 10 farming
lie has introduced bill TO provide for th
organization Of poultry corporations.
Mr. lanccy Ia the House this mornin
introduced a bill defining bachClord0u
The bill declared any man who ha
reached the age II thiriy-iiyc q bachelor
aud assessed him - per month, whic
money shall bo distributed among IA
old maids.
AZ - o'clock the House and Senate at
, joumcd until 10 o'clock tomorrow. \
, high noon tomorrow both houses will o.
joum until February -. During III
recess sub.Commiicc on Charitable IL
situations, consisting OF five, will visit ~
rsylum at Bolivar lint, and then the Ia
I Trunes,cc Asylum. A uh-COmmilt,
from ihc PouIiontiary Committee will al'
, visit tlIo Fast Tennessee mines after Il
spcciing the nain prison here. Mondl
morning this committee leaves for N
mines.
Tie Committee on Charitable insitl
tons leave tomorrow for Bolivar.