The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-24
GE0RGIA'S LEGISLATURE.
a SENSATION IN THE house OVER
THE OzBURN CASE.


sensation in the House this morning over
the Ozburn case. Dr. Phillips Of Haber-
shan, one Of the physicians that examined
Ozburn yesterday and recommended to the
governor that he be sent to the asylum, in
Produced this resolution:
WBEREAs, One Charles NJ. Ozburn. convicted
of murder IN Fulton county superior court, Is
confined 10 Fulton county jail, and sentence1to
be banged on Friday, July "a, 1881; and,
WHFREAs Il appears from a personal eXami-
nation bY the physicians of this general assem-
bly, into the physical and mental condition Of
said Ozburn. that he is a complete wreck, both
physically an mentally, an imbecils from IN
sanity; and,
WHEREAS It Is contrary to the principles OF
good government and OF humanity that IeI-
iow-being, who is too weak physically TO stand,
and too weak mentally. TO understand what
is being done with him; and
WHEREAS. Humanity. civilization and Chris
tianity all cry out for his reprleve while labor
ing under these physical and mental diseases;
therefore, be 1t
Pesolred By tue House Of Representatives,
the Senate concurring, that MS eNcelency, Gov.
w j. Northeu, be. and be Is hereby respect
fully requested, 10 repreve said Charles NJ.
Ozburn. and that his execution be stayed by
said reprieve and that the said Charles VI.
Ozburn be sent TO the lunatic asylum for treat
ment. rather than to the gallows, until he shall
have sufficiently recovered, both mentally and
physically, for the sentence of the law to be ex-
ecuted upon him, in accordance with the spirit
Of our law and the dictates OF humanity.
OBJECTED TO BY MR.. ATKINSON.
Mr.. Atkinson of Cowets opposed the
resolution, making a strong argument
Against the legislature interfering with the
executive and judicial functions of the gov
eminent. Find Ozburn insane he ex-
claimed, "then our constituencies would
find somebody else insane" He declared
that the examination yesterday by the doc
tors in the legislature was hasty and
wholly insufficient one and urged that this
would be harmful and pernicious prece-
dent
The resolution was tabled under a call for
the previous question, which cut off debate.
Immediately Mr.. Lewis of Hancock
moved to take it from the table. He aban-
doned this motion under ruling that it was
not debatsble. II move. then, TO reconsider
the action of the House" said Mr.. Lewis.
THAT will not be in order until tomorrow
morning." said the chairman.
motion to suspend the rules was made
and lost.
other side, as Mr.. Atkinson. had been heard.
Every motion was opposed by decided
majority of the House.
"Mr. Speaker" said Mr.. Lewis, finally,
81 rise to question Of personal privilege"
''If the gentleman will confine himself to
q question Of personal privilege. said the
chair, she is entitled TO the floor"
Mr.. Lewis was undecided for a second or
two but was too honest to claim the floor
under that ruling, 30 it all ended. 1t ap-
psared subsequently that Mr.. Lewis in
tended TO make plea for Ozburn, not upon
the ground of insanity. This is the resolu-
tion he wanted to introduce:
Amend by striking out all said resolution
which refers to committing Ozburn to the asylum
in contradiction to his being hanged, and sub
stitute until the supreme court canpass on the
bill Of exceptions which has been sued out, re-
viewing the decision of the jury and the judge
of the supreme court"
THE LAND SCRIP FUND.
Messrs. Hand, Fleming and Ryals were
announced this morning as the committee
called for under DIR. Hands resolution tc
investigate the status of the land scrip
fund.
Mr.. Mattox of Clinch introduced a bill
''to define drunkenness" 1t reads:
WHEREAS, Section 1901 and section 1857 of the
Code OF Georgia recognize drunkenness as rem
dering persons incapable of making legal con
tracts, giving in evidence and legal marriage;
therefore be il enacted that from and after the
passage OF this act. person who from the use
of intoxicants does not walk, talk or act as they
commonly do are declared to be drunk.
Mr.. Burnev Of Morgan introduced bill
providing shat judges OF the superior
courts of this state shall have no power to
incorporate any town, except on proof that
there are WITHIN its limits not less than $50
bona fide residents
Mr.. Parkam of Union introduced bill
TO amend the common school law to make
the school age to 81 The same author
introduced bill to increase the cold storage
tax from $500 to $1,000 on each place OF
business.
1.-THE GENERAL" AS A RELIC.
A resolution was introduced by Mr.. Sib-
ley of Cobb to have the state take charge
of the General, the historic old Western
and Atlantic engine, now on a siding at
Winnings station, and to preserve il at the
capitol as a relic. This is the engine that
was stolen by the Andrews raiders, and
reoaptured by Capt. w. A. Fuller, now
living in Atlanta. Andrews and several of
his men were hanged as spies.
There was considerable discussion over a
resolution to take a recess Of ten minutes to
hear two speeches from the Colored State
Farmers Alliance. The House adjourned
at 1890 o'clock as a sort OF compromise.
rendering the hall to the colored alliance
men. The delegates filed in, taking their
seats in the hall. Lectured Crawford, the
negro member from Mcintosh, presided.
Speeches were made by ]. w. Carter, state
superintendent; E. II. Richardson, and two
or three others.
WAR ON THE TICKET sCALPERS.
An important bill was that introduced by
Mr.. Goodwin lof Fulton ''to regulate the
sale of railroad tickets in this state to de-
clare who may sell the Same. and pro-
vide for the redemption of unused tickets
and parts of tickets, and TO prescribe penal
ties for the violation of this act" Its real
object is to break up the ticket scaIpers'
business. A very similar Law has been tried
in other states, and found effective
The House passed resolution this MORN
ing to accept in full satisfaction of all
direct tax claims against the government
the sum of $50, 427 AZ appropriated in the
act of congress approved March 2, 1891. A
resolution was passed to pay an agent $500
TO receive and turn over this money to the
state treasury.
A bill introduced by Mr.. Fleming of
was next passed. 1t appropriates
ST PSI Sc to pay the expenses of the West
ern and Atlantic railroad commission.
Mr.. Ryals Of Chatham introduced a bill
TO require keepers and proprietors of ho-
tells, boarding houses, or other public houses
or bath houses on the seacoasr OF Georgia
where the public may resort for purposes Of
surf bathing, to keep suitable life-boats or
or RATS, life preservers, etc.
OTHER NEW BILLS.
Among the other new bills to-day we're
these:
By'Mr. Tatum of Dade-To amend section
1879 of the Code and to repeal section 1919
Isl of the Code.
By Mr.. Ryals of Chatham-To incorpo-
rate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad
Company. The incorporators named are
ID. Z. Bacon, H. c. Smart and NJ. F. Amor
ous.