Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, at the adjourned session of the General Assembly, at Atlanta, May 9th and July 4th, 1883

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JOURNAL.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, May 9, 1S83. ..c
The House met in extra. teuion in pursuant to th8.
call of the Govemor at 10 o'clock a.m., wu called to
order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the . Chaplain.
The roll was called, and the following member1 were absent: Messrs. DeLacy, Drewry, Fuller, Reese, Sutton.
A quorum wa1 present, and the Speaker announced that this House, hl.ving completed its organization on the first Wednesday in November last, is now ready for business.
On motion of Mr. Humber, the Clerk of the House was instructed to inform the Senate that the House haB niet and a quornm.is present ready for business.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Senate to inform the Honse of Representative~, that a quorum of their body being present, they are now ready to prooee.d to business.
'rhe following message wit& received from the.Senate
. through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof~
Mr. Speaker:
to The Senate haa agreed a resolution, in which they
ask the concurrence of the House of Bepre&entatives,
for the appointment of a joint committee to wait onthe Hon. James S. Boynton, acting Governor, and notify him that both branches of the General Assembly have

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convened, and a quorum of each being present, are now ready to receive any communication he may wish to make. The committee on the part of the Senate are Messrs. Peeples and Meldrim.
On motion of Mr. Jordan, of Hancock, the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and concurred in, to-wit:

A resolutionThat a committee of two from the Senate and three
from the House of Representatives be appointed to wait upon the Govilrnor and inform him that the GP.neral Assembly is now ready to receive any communication from him.

'!'he Speaker appointed as said committee on the part of the House, Messrs. Jordan of Hancock, Wood and Crittenden.
Mr. Jordan, of Hancock, chairman on the part of House of the committee to notify the Govern.or that the General Assembly is ready to receive any communication he may wish to make, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The joint committee of the Senate and House of Rep-

resentatives, appointed to wait upon his Excellency

tbJ Governor, and 'notify hiru of the organization of

the General Assembly, an~ that the body is ready to

receive any communication from him, have discharged

tb~ duty, and report that his Excellency will immedi-

ately transmit a message to each branch of the Assem-

bly.

T. M. PEEPLES,

Chairman Senate Committee.

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T. J. JoRDAN,

Chairman House Committee.

The following message was received from his Excel-

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lency the Governor, through Mr. Avery, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
I am directed by his Excellency the Governor to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing.

On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the communica tion was taken up and read, as follows, to-wit:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF GEORGIA,
ATLANTA, GA., May 9, 1883. To the General .Assembly:
A great calamity befell the State in the death of her illustrious citizen, the Ron. Alexander H. Stephens, while filling the exalted office of Chief Magistrate.
On the 4th day of March last, after an illness of two weeks, the venerable and distinguished statesman, so dear to every Georgian, passed quietly away amidst the sorrowing regret of his people.
Receiving official notification, as President of the Senate, of the sad event from the venerable Secretary ~f State, I repaired to the capitoi in response to his call, served in conformity with the statute, and on the morning of the 5th of March, as required by law, took the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution for the Governor and administered by the 'Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and entered upon the administration of the executive responsibilities, as prescribed in paragraph 8, section 1, article 5 of the Constitution, which reads as follows:

"In case of the death, resignation or disability of the Governor, the Presioent of the Senate shall exercise the executive powers of the government until such disability be removed, or a successor is elected and q ualifi.ed."

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The same distressing bereavement imposed upon me the duty of ordering an election to fill the remainder of the term of the deceased statesman and Governor, and of convening the General Assembly to count the votes cast at the said election for Governor, and to in. stall into the gubernatorial office the duly elected choice ot the people. The law did nqt even allow delay until the beloved dead had been laid away in the soil that gave him birth and that he loved so well, but required immediate action should be taken under section 1301 of the _Code, whic_h reads as follows:

"Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of Governor by death, resignation or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the President of the Senate, or Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, exercising the executive powers of the government, as provided by the 8th paragraph of the 1st section of the ' 5th article of the Constitution of this State, to issue his proclamation immediately upon his assumption of the duties of the Executive, ordering a special election for Governor to fill the vacancy so ocqasioned for the unexpired term, etc."

And thus before the funeral obsequies, which the citizens of a great commonwealth delighted to bestow upon her honored dead, I issued the following proclamation, ordering a special election, and calling an extra session of the General Assembly:

PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA.
s. BY JAMES BOYNTON,
GovernCYr of said State.
WHEREAS, the law requires immediate action. I have, therefore, thought proper to issue this my proclamation, ordering that an election be held on Tuesday, the 24th day of April, 1883, in _the State, for Governor

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of Geogia, to fill the vacancy in said office, occasioned

by the death of Ron. Alexander H. Stephens.

And I do further order that the General Assembly

of Georgia convene in extra session on Wednesday, the

9th day of May, 1883, at the capitol, in Atlanta, to declare the result of said election, or elect a Governor in

case no person shall receive a majority of votes cast. Given under my hand and great seal of the State, at
the capitol, in Atlanta, t.his the fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-three, and of the independence of the United

States of America, the one hundred and seventh.
s. J .A.MES BOYNTON,

By the Governor :

N. c. BARNETT,

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Secretary of State.

Governor.

In conformity with this proclamation an election was held the 24th day of Agril last for a Governor to fill the unexpired term of Governor A. H. Stephens, and further conformity with said proclamation, your honorable body has assembled to declare the result of such election, and inaugurate the distinguished citizen, who has been chosen by the snffrages of our free and enlightened people to become the Chief Magistrate of the commonwealth.
I trust that it will not be deemed unbecoming in me to express my high estimate of the character and life of the illustrious dead, and my appreciation of the loss to the State and country. Governor Stephens, take him all in all, is one of the brightest and greatest figures in Georgia History. Other men may have surpassed him in special domains of thought or action, but no historic character of the commonwealth is more rounded and complete, more varied in intellectual at~ tributes, more thoroughlyequipped with moral excellence and manly virtue, more noble in heroic fiber, more fitted for exalted trust, more continuously con-

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spicuous by uniform and lofty achievement. He was a good man-a wise man-a great man. He was a great orator, a great thinker, a great writer, a great statesman, a great actor, a great philanthropist, a great practical examplar of Christianity. He had genius and yet was profoundly practical. To the soaring inspirations of his genius he added the twin powers of a sleepless patience and untiring laboriousness.
Governor Stephens was and will be the most national figure we have ever had in the State, as affluent as it has been in brilliant and richly endowed men. He has had, in addition, a more world-wide fame than any public man of the commonwealth. The magnitude of such a loss cannot well be measured. The scope and lesson of Mr. Stephens' life is yet to be written. It is full of profound instruction and example for our young and of exalting glory for our State. It is a life that will grow brighter and stronger with the mellowing influences of time and in the truthful light of philosophical history.
After a long life of service in various and important public trnsts, which he filled with such distinguished ability, he was called by a very large majority to the office of Chief Magistrate of the State. He entered upon the discharge of his duties with a ripe experience and a varied knowledge of the public wants, and he inaugurated a wise and conservative policy in his administration, well calculated to advance every interest and industry, to protect the rights and promote the prosperity of the citiz~ns of Georgia. While Providence, by its interposition, prevented the maturing of the symmetrical and beneficent plans of this conscientious public servant, yet he left sufficient of accomplished work behind him to evoke the plaudits of an appreciative people, and entitle him to the gratitude of the commonwealth.
The death of Governor Alexander H. Stephens while vested with the Executive authority as Chief Magis-

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istrate, as.well as the illustrious character and services of the deceased, rflndered it proper, in mt judgment, to adopt every measure to show respect to his memory by the State in his funer~l obsequies. To this end the capitol was appropriately draped in tasteful and expressive emblems of mourning for the distinguished dead. . All parts of the State were informed by tele graph of the exercises, and every preparation was made for imposing funeral ceremonies. The expenses of drapery and funeral are regarded as a fitting charge upon the State, and I do not doubt that at a proper time you will provide for the payment of the same.
While your body is under the Constitution confined in your deliberations at this call session to the specific object for which you were convened, and I shall therefore not present matter for your action, I deem it not inappropriate .to state for your information cheering facts that demonstrate the prosperous condition of our State finances, and :furnish subject for congratnlation.
The resolution of the General Assembly, authorizing the sale of the $160,000 of United States rt>gistered bonds received by the State from the purchasers of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad has been enforced and a most advantageous sale was made by the Treasurer in New York. The bonds brought 8180,100, or a premium of $20,200 on the bonds for the benefit of the State. The cost of the sale was only $100 brokerage a.nd Treasurei-'s expenses, less than 1100. This money will be devoted to paying the public debt. In addition to this, 8114,000 of bonds not yet due paid by thepurchaser& of the Macon and Brunl\yick Railroad have been canc&llt>d and warrant given for the same. This included $74.500 of the 7 per cent bond& issued by Governor J~nkins to rehabUitate the State Road, due in 1886; and $39,600 of 6 per cent. State endorsed bonda of the Savannah and Gulf Railroad, due in 1886, 1887 and 1889.
The reports of the Treasurer show that in addition to

these items the sum of $367,971 of the publilPindebted-

ness of the State, principa.l and interest, ha.s been paid

in the last few months, steadily reducing the State's

debt. and demonstrating the solid integrity of the

State's credit, as well as the advancing value of her

securities.

Called to the Executive chair under the shook to the

public feeling, occasioned by the decease of my la-

mented predecessor at the very outset almost of his ad-

ministration, though after he had inaugurated a tix:ed

policy, it has been my earnest aspiration to continue

the careful and conservative ru1e he so auccessfully

commenced. That there has been every evidence of

continued and continuing proaperity in a.ll matters of

public welfare during my brief period of Executive

duty, I am pleased to recognize aa testifying to my

zealous desire to conserve the best interests of our great

commonwealth.'

J.A.DS S. BoY.NTOif.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. I!Jpealter:
The Senate baa agreed to a resolution in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. to.wit:

A resolution-

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That the General Assembly will meet in joint session

a.t 12 o'clock to-day for the purpose of Qounting the

vote and declaring the result of the specia.l election for

Governor, held April 24, 1883.

On motion of Mr. Crenshaw, the following resolution of the Senate was taken up, read a.nd concurred in, to wit:
A resolutionConvening the Genera.l Assembly in joint session in

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the hall o{?the House of Representatives at 12 o'clock, meridian, to-day for the purpose of counting the vote and delaring the result of the special election for Governor, held on April 24, 1883.

On motion of Mr. McCurry, the following resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionThat three hundred copies of the Governor' R message
be printed for the use of the House.

Mr. Harris offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolution-

That a committee of five members of this House be

appointed to prepare and report suitable resolutions

in relation to the death of. our late Chief Magistrate,

Alexander H. Stephens, and that .said committee do

report to this House on the first day of the adjourned

session in July next.



Leave of absence for the session was granted to Mr. Drewry.
The House took a recess till11:50 a.m. The House was called to order. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the fol'lowing resolutions, in which the concurrence -of the House of Representatives is asked, to-wit:
A resolutionAppointing a committee to prepare a memorial of
Alexander Hamilton Stephens, late Governor of this State, and to report at the adjourned session in July next, and have appointed on the part of the Senate, Messrs. Hoyt, Tutt, Lamar and Jones.

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Also, a resolution-

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Ordering the printing of five hundred copies of the

Governor's message for the use of the Senate and House

of Representatives.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Harris moved to reconsider the action of the Honse just had on the rE'solution to appoint a committee to prepare a memorial of Ron. Alexander H. Stephens.
The motion prevailed, and Mr. Harris withdrew the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Pringle, the following Senate reso lution was taken up, read and concurred in, to-wit:

A resolutionAppointing ajoint committee of the Senate and House
of Representatives to prepare a memorial of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, and to report at the adjourned session on the first Wednesday in J nly next.

Mr. Wright, of Washington, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat a committee of five be appointed by the Speaker
to prepare suitable resolutions in memory of the late Ron. H. V. Johnson, and that said committee report at the adjourned session in July.

The hour of 12 o'clock, meridian, having arrived, the Senate appeared on the floor of the hall of the Honse of Representatives, and the joint session of the General Assembly was called to order. by Ron. J. H. Polhill, President pro tem. of the Senate, who announced that the two houses had convened in joint session for the purpose of opening and consolidating the returns and declaring the result of the election for Governor, held on April24, 1883, and the resolution providing for the joint session was read.

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Mr. Rat, of Coweta, off'ered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionTo appoint three tellers-one from the Senate and
two from the Honse of Represenatives.

The President appointed Senator George and Repre-
sentatives Ray, of Coweta, and Hudson, of Webster. The President announced as the result of tb.e count
lng and consolidation of the vote, that Henry D. MC-
Daniel had received 23.680 votes, and that there wen'B 394 scattering votes; that Henry D. McDaniel having
received a m&iiority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Governor oft.his State to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Alexander H. Stephen&~ deceased.
On motion of Senator Greer, the joint sesaion waa
dissolved. Mr. Crenshaw off'ered the following resolution, which
was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appoint a committee to inform the Hon. H. D.
McDaniel, Governor-elect, of his election, and ascertain his wishes in regard to his inauguration.

The Speaker appointed as said committee on the part of the House-Meers. Orenahaw, McDonough and Bartlett.

The following :nesaage was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. I!Jptaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which the concurrence of the House of Representatives is asked, to-wit:

A resolution-
Appointing a committee to wait upon the Hon. H.

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D. :McDaniel, Governor-elect, and ascer~ at what time to-morrow it would b convenient for him to be inaugura.ted, a.nd for other purposes, a.nd ha.ve a.p-
pointed on the pa.rt of the Senate-Messrs. Livingston,
W a.lk.er a.nd Hoyt. On motion of Mr. Crenshaw, the following Sena.te
resolution wa.s taken up, rea.d and concurred in, to-wit :

A Ie~olution'f'o appoint a committee to wait on Ron. H. D. Mc-
.Dq.niel and inform him of his election, a.nd a.scertain his views as to his inauguration.

The Speaker appointed a.s the committee on the part of the Honse, Messrs. Crenshaw, McDonough, Bartlett, Irwin and Tate.
Mr. Crenshaw, chairman on the part of the committee to wait on the Governor-elect, submitted the following report:

To 'like &nail Oln.tJ Howe qf R6f!f'e&6ffda'ies :

The joint committee appointed to confer 'with the

Honorable Henry D. McDaniel, a.nd a.scertain his views

as to what hour on to-morrow the inaugural services

should be had, respectfully report-

That the hour of eleven o'clock a.m. on to-morrow,

the 10th inatant, be fixed for the inauguration of the

Honorable Henry D. McDaniel, Governor-elect of

Georgia.,

S. F. LIVINGSTON,

Chairman Senate Committee.
c. T. CBENSHAw,

Chairma.n Honse Committee.

The following message was received from the Senate tb,rongh Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Bpker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the Honse of Rep resentatives, to-wit:

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A resolutionAppointing a committee to prepare and present a
memorial of the late Senator B. H. Hill at the adjourned session in July next, and have appointed on the part of the Senate-Messrs. Davis, Meldrim and Pike.

On motion of Mr. Humber, the following Senate resolution was taken up, amended so as to make the number from the Honse five, and concurred in as amended, ' to-wit:

A resolution-

To appoint a committee to prepare a suitable memo-

rial on Ron. B. H. Hill, and report the same to the ad-

journed session in July ~ext.



The Speaker appointed as said committee-Messrs.

Humber, Falligant, Gary, Beck and Watson, on the

part of the Honse.

The Speaker announced as the committee on the me-

morial ofHon. Alexander Hamilton Stephens-Messrs.

Harris, Hoge, Moore of Taliaferro, Jordan, Pringle,

Redwine, .Tones of DeKalb, and Brooks.



As the committee on memorial of Ron. H. V. John-

son-Messrs. Wright of Washington, Lofton, DuPree,

Jenkins and Stapleton.

Mr. Crenshaw offered the following resol ntion, which

was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionProviding for a joint session of the General Assem-
bly at 11 o'clock a. m. to-morrow for the purpose of inaugurating the Ron. H. D. McDaniel, Governorelect.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Rountree. On motion, the House then adjourned till 10:30 a.m. to-morrow.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,

Thursday, Ma.y 10, 1883.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called

to order by the Speaker, and opened with pra.yt>r by

the Chaplain.

The roll W1U called and a. quorum found to be pres-

ent.



Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on JournaJ.s, re-

. ported the JournaJ. examined and approved, and it

was read and approved.

Mr. Jordan moved to reconsider somuoh of the Jour-

nal as relates to the action of th.e Honse upon the reso-

lution to appoint a oommitteeon the memorial pfHon.

H. V. Johnson.

The motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Wright, of Washington, then offered the follow-

ing resolution, which was read and agreed to, to wit:

A resolutionTo appoint a joint committee to prepare and report
suitable resolutions on the life and services of the late Ron. Herschel V. Johnson, and report at the July sessio'b.

Committee on the part oftheHouse--Messrs.Wright of Washington, Lofton, DuPree, .Jenkins and Stapleton.
Leave-of absence was granted to Mr. Fuller on ac0011llt of sickness, and to Mr. DeLacy on important business.
The following mesaage was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. ~-e'l':
The Senate haa ooncurred in the Hou&e resolution convening the General Assembly in joint session on toda.y at 11 o'clock for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor.

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The joint committee of the Sena.te ~d Honse of Rep..
resenta.tives, appointed to arrange for the-lnangnra.tion of the Governor, report the following programme :

Joint session of the two houses in the Representative

chamber at 11 o' cloak.

:Music.

Procession.

Governors B~ynton and McDaniel.

Chief Ju&tice J. Jackson, Col. N. C. Barnett.

Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.

Ex~Governors of Georgia.

Unittd States Senators and Congressmen.

Judges Superior Court and United States Court.

State House officers and Railroad Commissioners.

Mayor and Oity Council of Atlanta..

Ex-United States Senators and ax-Congressmen.

Ex-Judges.

Distinguished citizens from other States.

Those invited to take part in the procession are re-

quested to meet in the Executive office at 10! o'clock,

sharp.

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At the entrance of the procession. the joint session

will rise and be seated at the stroke of the gavel by

the President.

Music as the pro~sion enters.

Prayer by the Chaplain of the Senate.

Inangnra.l.

Oath of office lilministered by the Chief Justice.

Delivery of the Great Seal by Col. Barnett to the

President of the Senate, who will hand it to Governor

.McDaniel, who returns it to the Secretary of the State.

Benediction by the Chaplain of the House.

:Music.

The families of the incoming and out-going Gover-

nors, Justices of the Supreme Court, ex-Governors,

State House officers, and members of the General As-

sembly will be admitted on the ftoor of the Honse.

JoURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
All other ladie~ are invited to seats in the gallery, and the front seats will be reserved for them.
L. F. LiviNGSTON, Ohairma.n Senate Committee.
c. T. CBENSHAw,
Chairman House Committee.
On motion of Mr. Little, the report of the committee was adopted.
The following message was received from the Senate through :Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
JJJ./r. SpMker :
The Senate has concurred in a resolution appointing a joint committee to prepare and report a suitable memorial of Hon. Herschel V. J ohuson, ex-Governor of Georgia, and have appointed on the part of the Senate Messrs. Smith, DuBignon and Morgan.
The hour of 11 o'clock a. m. ha.ving arrived, the Senate appeared upon the :fioor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session of the General Assembly was called to order by Hon. J. H. Polhill, President pro ~ of the Senate.
The resolution providing for the joint session was read, and that portion of the Journals of the two House& in relation to the joint sesW.on.
The Governor elect, Henry D. McDaniel, of Wa.lton, was then duly inaugurated Governor of the State of Georgia, t.he oath of o:ffice being a.dministered by Hon. Ja.me& Jackson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
On motion of Sen!ttor Gustin, the joint session of the Genera.! Assembly was dissolved.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, ofrered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :
A resolution-'Tha.t this called session of the General Assembly do
adjourn to-day at 1 o'clock p.m., the adjourned sealion of the 'General Assembly to meet on the 1st

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Wednesday in July, as provided by joint resolution
agreed to in December last.
At the request of the Committee of Technology, Mr. Eason, of Telfair! was added to said committee.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harri~t the Secretary thereof:
Mr. liJpeaksr:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit :
A resolutionAppointing a committee to notify the Governor that
the General Assembly is now ready to adjourn this special session, and have appointed on the part of ~e SP.nate, Messrs. Peeples and Paul.
On motion of Mr. Peek, the following Senate resolution was taken up, and on motion of Mr. Redwine, concurred in, to-wit :
A resolutionTo a.ppoint a. committee of two from the Senate and
four from the Honse to notify the Governor that this called session of the Genesal Assembly is now ready
to adjourn.
The Speaker appointed as the committee on the part of the House, Messrs. Peek, Red wine, Shipp and Silman.
Mr. Peek, chairmanofthe committee to wait on the Governor, on the part of the House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaksr:
The committee appointed to notify the Governor that the General Assembly is rea~y to adjourn, and to in-

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quire if his Excellency had anything to communicate, have performed the duty, and learn that he has no business to bring before the body, and knows no reason why the Assembly should not conclude its labors at this called session.
T. M. PEEPLES, Chairman Senate Committee.
WM. L. PEEK, Chairman House Committee.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker : .
The Senate has concurred in the resolution of the House of Representatives, as 'amended, in regard to ad.journment of the present session.

On motion of Mr. Watts, the resolution was taken up and the Senate amendment thereto concurred in.
The Journal was then read and approved, and the called session adjourned.

JOURNAL.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA.,
Wednesday, July 4, 1888:
The House of Representatives met pursuant to_ad-
journment a.tlo o'clock a.m. on this day, and wa.s
called to order by tbe Hon. Louis F. Garrard, the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the:oha.pla.in.
Tbe roll was called and the following members answered to their na.mes :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Humber,

Proctor,

Alll&hrool.

Hudson of Webster, Rankin,

Atldrmon,

Irwin,

RaJ of Coweta,

A vary,

James,

RaJ of Crawford,

Awbry,

J'aoowar,

Redd.ing,

Barlcsdale of Lincoln, Jenkio,

Redwlne,

Barksdale of Wilkes, J'ordan,

Beauehamp,

Johnstcm,

Reese.
Rtce,

Bishop,

Johnson of Echols, Rich of Pattlding,

BOIIJllll',

J'ohnson of Lee.

Rich of Waroe,

Brewer,

Jones of Bartow,

Robios,

Brewster,

Jones of DeKalh,

Robertson.

Briumn,

Jones of Elbert,

Rountree,

Broyles,

Jones of Twiggs,

Russell of Clarke,

Brcmks,

J'ulian,

Silman,

Burch,

Key,

Short,

Bash,

Kimsey,

Sinquefield,

Camp,

Lewis,

Slmmoo,

Carroll,

Little~

Spence,

Carter. Carithers,

Lofton, Logue,

Spengler, Smith of Beyan,

Chancey,

Maddox,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Crenshaw,

Mason,

StaDings,

Crittenden,

McRae,

Sta.pleton,

Crumbley,

:MaKar.

Studdard,

Courson,

McCants,

Sutton,

Davis,

llfcBride,

Sweat of Clinch,

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Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Roge, Howell, Hulsey,

McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beck, Brown, Cannon, Calvin, Cox, Dart, Dews,

DuPree, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Gordon, Hudson of Jackson, Lott, McWhorter,

Perkins, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Bullock.

Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat a joint committee of two from the Senate and
three from the House be appointed to notify his Excellency the Governor, that the General Assembly has reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and is ready to receive any communication that he may desire to address to them.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1883.~

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The resolution was, on motion of Mr. Reese, ordered transmitted forthwith to the Senate.
The Speaker appointed the following committee on the part of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Reese) Gray, and Sweat of Pierce. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

Resolved, That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate that the House of Representatives have reassembled under the joint resolution providing for a recess, with a quorum present, and are ready to proceed with public business.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has met pursuant to adjournment, with a quorum present, and is now ready to proceed to the transaction of such business as may be brought before it during the present session.
Also, the Senate has concurred in the resolution of the House of Representatives, appointing a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives to notify his Excellency the Governor that the General Assembly has met pursuant to adjournment, and is now ready to receive any communication that he may wish to make, and has appointed as the committee on the part of the Senate, Senators Smith and Greer.
The first business in order being the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, the roll was called commencing at the county of Appling.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106: nays none-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

By Mr. IrwinA bill to be entitled a.n a.ct to prevent the rsa.le of
spiritnou, malt or intoxicating liquora within one mile from the Baptist Church, in the town of Big Shanty,
Cobb county.

By a. two-thirds vote-yea.s 110, na.ya 0-the following bill wa.a introduced, a.nd, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local a.nd Special& Bnis, to-wit:

By Mr. IrwinA bni to he entitled a.n a.ct to give the Mayor a.nd
City Council of the city of Marietta. juristiiction to try
and puniah vagrants under the la.ws of this State.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Irwin-.
A hill to provide for the submitting of question of "Prohibition" or thP sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters in any county in this State, a.nd to provide a. penalty for its violation, a.nd for other purposes.

By a. two-thirds vote-_yea.s 102, na.ys 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds voteyeas 112, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :

By Mr. Bay, of Coweta.A bill to be entitled an act t~ prohibit the sale of
spirituous, vinous, mart or other intoxicating liquors in the county of Coweta, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the J~fme.

By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 105, na.ys 0-the following bill wa.s introduced, a.nd, without being read, wa.s referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1883.

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By Mr. PaulkA bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled
an act to fix the amount of license for selling or vending spirituous, intoxicating or malt liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling, in this StatE'~ and to prescribe a punishment for a violation of the provisions of this act, and for other purposes.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. IrwinA bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incor-
porate the town lf Marietta
Mr. McBride offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionInstructing the Keeper of Public Buildings to have
the desks of members arranged as they were during the fall session.

Mr. Reese, chairman on the part of the House of the

joint committee to wait on the Governor, reported that

the committee had discharged that duty, and that the

Governor had no communication to make at this time,

but would communicate by message in a few days.

Mr. Rountree moved that, in consideration of this

being a legal holiday, the House do adjourn until 10

o'clock a. m. to-morrow.

On the motion to adjourn, Mr. Everett called for the

yeas and nays.



The call was sustained, and on the call of the roll

the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary,

Hoge, Hulsey,

Park, Payne,

JouRJ!u:r.. o:J\t TKE Hous.E.

Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Burch, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foy, Geer, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Head,

Humber; Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McCants, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Simmons,
Spenc~,
Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Broyles, Brown, B~ooks, Bush, Carroll, Crumbley, Davis, Everett, Flynt,
Foster,

McRae, McKay, McCurry, McGregor, Mitchell, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Robins, Short, Sin.J. uefield, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Tate, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington,

THuRSDAY, JULY D, 1888.

Griffin, Kimsey, Lewis,

Proctor,. Rich of Panldinl, RichofWIJIIUII

Those absent are Mesll'a.-

Bartlett, Beek, Cannon, Calvin, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, DuPree, Fuller, Gary,

Glisson, Gordon, Harris, Howell, Hndson of J'a.ckson, Johnson of Ech.ols,
Lott, MeDononJh. McWhorter, Osborn,

Yeas 100. Nays 44. Not voting 31.

Per'~~:iDe,
Bobbe,
:Bussell of Decatur,
Shipp, Button, Wa.ldroop,
Watscm, Watts, Wllalm of Bullock, Mr. Speaker.

So the motion to adjourn prevailPd.
Leaves ofabsPnce on account ofsickness were granted
to Messrs. Head, Graham, Fuller, Bartlett, B1own of Pulaski, and Wimberly.
Leaves of absence were alao granted tn MeHr&. Dn-
Pree, Watson, Calvin, Hudson of Ja.ok11on, DewtJS, Waldroop, Lott, Sutton a.nd W. M. Gordon.
The House then adjourned to 10 o'cl~ to-morrow morning.

A'l!LA:I".rA, GEOBGIA,

Thurllda.y, July 5, 1S89.

The House met purana.nt to adjournmen, wa.s called

to order by the Speaker, a.ndopened with prayer by the

Cha.plain.



The roll was called, a.nd the following members a.n-

swered to their names, to-wit :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook,

Hudson of J'ackson, Hudson of Webster,

Ray of Crawford, Redding,

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.AtJduml, A vary, .Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln,
Barksdale of Wilkes,
Beauolurm.p,
lJishop.
Bonner,
Brewer,
Brewster,
Brmsnn,
Broyles.
Brooks,
Bore:&,
Buell,
Camp,
Osrroll,
Carter.
Oannun, Carithers,
Chancey, OreDII:ba.w,
OrittemJ.en.
Orumllley,
Courson,
Cox,
Dav~
lle.niel, Dawsun, Deaton,
DeLacy,
Drewry1
Eaaon, Everett, J'a.llipnt, Fits,
Flynt,
Ford, l!'oster, Ff11, Geer, Glisson,
Griftin, Gray,
Gordun, Grimth,
Hawkes,

Irwin, .James, .Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, .Tohnstun,
Johnson of Euhols, Johnsun of Lee,
Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, .Tones of Twi~J~St Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason,
McRae,
McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKiune,y, McDonungh, Mclntosll, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moble,y, Moore of Hancock, .Moore of Talia.ferro, Morrow, Murra.y, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien,
Paulk nf Coles, Payne_ Peek,

Redwine, Beese,
Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne_
Robbe, Robina,
Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Rnssel1 of Decatur, Shipp,
Bilma:n, Short,
Sinquefield,
SimmonsI Spence.
lilpeugler' &mit:&, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce. Tate,
'l'elr.a1e,y' 'rhampson, Tucker, Walthall,
Watson,
Wa.tts,
Wilder,
Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock,
WUsun of Greene.
W:ilson of Sumter, Wilson of MciDtosh, Wisdom,
Withrow, Witcher,
Wlm.tley, Wolfe,
Wood,

THURSDAY, JULY_ 5, 1883.

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Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber,

Pendleton, Pringle, Proctor, Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Bart!f,tt, Beck, Brown, Calvin, Dart,

Dews, DuPree, Fuller, Gary,

Graham, Lott, Perkins, Waldroop.

Mr. Kimsey, chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of ye:sterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and approved. Mr. Harris offered a resolution-

That the Judiciary Committee be instructed to inquire into the legality of a single resolution authorizing the introduction and reference of local bills, without a separate vote on each bill, and that said committee report as early as practicable.

The resolution was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the following resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat this House convene at 9 o'clock a.m. and ad-
journ at 12:is0 o'clock p.m. until further ordered.
.
Mr. Jordan introduced the following resolution, which was read thefirst time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

A resolutionProviding for the payment of mileage on account of
attendance upon the present adjourned session.

J OUDA..L OF TKE HOUSE.
The unfinished business being the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the call was resumed.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time a.nd referrE*d to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. BishopA bill to amend section 3974 (d) of the new Code, in
relation to the foreclosure of mortgages.
Upon a two-thirds vote-yeas 112, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit :
By Mr. BishopA bnl to amend the a.ct of 1881 incorporating the
town of Dahlonega, by authorizing the Mayor and Council to grant license to sell spirituous liquors, or to prohibit the sale of the sa.me.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, wa.s referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. DeLacyA bill to prohibit fishing on lots of land numbers 149,
!91, 239, 248, 98, 97, 114, 94, 95, 269, 264 and 265, in
the 16th District of Dodge county, cmd 302 in the 13th District of Dodge county.
By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 1061 na.ys 0-the follow-
ing bm was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. MitchellA bill to amend the several acts incorporating the
town of Lawrenceville ; to create the o~ces of Mayor an!} Councilmen, and to define their duties.

o, TBVRSDAY1 JULY 1881.

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By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 10~ nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. DavisA bill to prohibit the sale or furnishing liquor in
three mi1Rs of Porter Manufacturing Company in Ha.bersham county.

By a. two-thirds vote-yeas :t05, -nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being .read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,
to-wit:

By Mr. DeLacy.A. bill to incorporate the town of Chauncy, in the
county of Dodge.

By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nay& 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 103, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. DavilA bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Toccoa.
City to issue and sell bonds to.. the amount of six thousand dollars for educational purposes, and to levy a
tax for the payment of' said boud&.

By a. two-thirds .vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the f~llow ing bill was introttuced, and, without being read, wa& referred to the Committee on Loca~ and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McCn.rryA bill to incorporate the town of Brownsville, in
Hart county.
BJ a two-thirda vote-yeas 106, nayse-the :t'ollow-
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ing bill was introdueed, and, by a two.thirds voteyeas 107, nays 0-wa.s rea.d the first time a.nd reftlrred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :

By Mr. MoCurry-
A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or
malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of
Hart.

By a twothirds vote-yeas 109, na.ys 0-tbe following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to 'the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McCurryA bill for the relief of Drs. J. H. Parker and Francis
M. Payne, of Hart county, so as to exempt them from the provisions of .the act of September 28th, 1881.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McBrideA bill to incorporate the town of Bremen, in Haral-
son county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. KeyA bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or in-
toxicating liquors in the town of Monticello, and within
the limits of the county of Jasper.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read,

'l'JroBSDAY, JULY fl, 1883.

so

refened to the Committee on LocaJ and Specia.l Billt~, to wit:

By :Mr. SpenceA bill to provide for the appointment of a County
J udse for the county of'Mitchell.

By a two-thirds Yote-yeu 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being rea.d, referred to tht: Committee on Local and Specia.l Bills' to-wit:

By :Mr. Short--

A bill to amend an act of 1819 orea.ting a Board of

Commissioners for the counties of Emanuel, Marion

and Johnson, so as to provide for compensation of the

Commissioners of :Marion county.



By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Oommitteu on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. SpenceA bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or
malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of
Miteb.ell.

The following bills were introduced, read the fir&t time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Rankin-

A bill to prescribe method of docketing all ciril

causes involving issues of fact in the Superior O~mrt.

Bv Mr. rordan-



A bill to amend &ection 1708 of the Oode, in reference

to mo.rriage between white per&on& and negrl)8s, so as

to extend the same to a prohibition of marriage rela-

tion& between white persons and persons of the Chinese

or Mongol raoe.



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JOURNAL OF THE .ffoti's:E.

Also, a bill to amend section 1495 of the Code in ref: erence to vesting of administration of estates in the Clerks of the Superior Courts.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency.
Also, a bill to amend section 1333 of the Code, in reference to contests of election of ofD.cers therein named. 1
Also, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code, in reference to in:fliction of the dea.th penalty.
By Mr. SilmanA bill to authorize amendment at common law by
adding new plaintiffs or defendants, as in equity.
Br. Mr. WatsonA. bill to impose a dog tax and to provide for colleo
tion and approprla.tion of the same.
:By Mr: AtkinsonA bill to make County School Commissioners ineli-
lible to any other public ofD.ce.
By Mr. LittleA. bill to amend section 1679 <>f the Code, in. relation
to inspection of illuminating oils, and fees of same.
Also, a bill to amend section 96'19 of the Code, in relation to e3cheated property.
Also, a bill to make more definite and certain the sentences of persons convicted of misdemeanors, and to declare certain imprisonment unlawful.
Also, a bill to regulate the service of tales jurors in the Superior Conrts of this State.
Also, a. bill to amend section 267 of the Code, so as to preecribe what dockets sha.ll be kept in Superior Courts of this State.

By a two~thirda vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a tw~thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judioia.ry, to-wit:

By Mr. LittleA. bill to change the place of holding legal sales in
ihe county of Muscogee.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finane~, to-wit:
By Mr. GordonA bill to provide for the correct assessment of prop,-
erty in this State for the purpose of taxation.
By a two-tllirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. RitehA bilL to establish a. Board of Commissioners for
Roads and Revenues for the county of Paulding.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to th~ Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
By Mr. RitchA bill to incorporate tha town of Dallas, in the COUll.
ty of Paulding.
By a two-thirds vote-years 102, nays 0-the follow-
in~ hill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bill.&,
to-wit:
By Mr. RitchA bill to prohibit the ll!ille of intoxicating liquors in
in the county of Paulding.
Tbe following bill was iptroduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit

Joumr.u. oF mE HousE.

By Mr. Flynt-

.

A bill to protect 1heep huabandry in this State by;,

levying a tax on dogs for educational purposes.

Mr. Crittenden wOO. permission, by., two-thirds
vote of the Honse, to introduce a local bill. Mr. Hoge ma.de the point of order that leave of the
House was not required for the introduction, and reference of a local or special bill, without the reading of
the same. The Speaker ruled the point not well taken. Thereupon by a two-thirds vote--yeas 98, nays 0-
the following bill wu introduced, ed, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local&nd Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. CrittendenA bill to pay Dr. James B. Smith for attendance on
certain &mall-pox mu~e1.

The following bills were introduced, read the first

time &nd referred <to the General Judiciary Committee,

to-wit:

By Mr. Brinson-

A bill to prohibit ma.rria,gel between white persons

and persons of the Mongolian race.

By Mr. Everett-

.

A bill to amend Beetion 4882 of the Code so as to re-

quire executions on the gallows to be in private.

By Mr. Sweat, of Pierce-

A bill to provide compensation for superintendents

and clerks of elections.

By Mr. Robbe-

A bill to amend section 15m7 of the Code, in refer-

ence to transfers of shares in manufacturing companies.

By &two-thirds vote-yeaa 104, n&ys 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being rf'ad, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

THUR"lDAY, JULY 5, 1883.

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By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court
o"f Sumter county.

By a, two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being rea'd, referred to the Committee on Local and Specials Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McCantsA bill to regulate the sale of spirituous, vinous and
malt liquors in the county of 'l'aylor.

By a twa-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to wit:

By Mr. McCants-

A bill to authorize James W. Hall, of Taylor, to

practice medicine.

.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, re-

referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,

to-wit:

By Mr. EverettA bill to provide for the drawing of only one Grand
Jury for each term of the Superior Court of Polk county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, refeiTed to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Everett-
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for Polk county.

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'(.

By a. two-thirda vote-ymu 10" nays 0-the follow. ing bill was introduced, a.nd, without being read, re
ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. CalvinA bill to E-xtend the limits of the city of Augusta.

By a two-thinlll vote-y.:as 109 nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. B.obbeA bill to regu~ate the time for which the members of
the city council oftbe city of Augusta shall hold office, and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays O-the follow ing bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperanoe, to-wit :

By Mr. Peek- . A bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxi-
cating liquors, or bitters, in the county of Rockdale, except for medical purposes.

By a. two-thirds vot~-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. WilsonA bill to submit to the voters of Sumter county the
question of issuing bonds for purposes therein named.

The following bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. DrewryA bill to require Tax Collectors to pay all funds~ col-
lected on account of the State, into the State Treasury.

4;1

Also, a bill to repeal an act, approved October 16, 1879, creating State Depositories in certain cities therein named.

The followimg bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. CrenshawA bill to make it a. felony to sPll or give intoxicating
liquors to husb.a.nds and minors, who are dronlmrds.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General J odiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Crensha.w-

A bill to declare the breaking and entering a rail-

road car burglary, and to provide a punishment thE're-

for.

Also, a bill to make it a felony for insolvent bankers,

or the officers of insolvent ba.nks, to receive money or

valuables on deposit.

By Mr. Eason-

A bill to require certain persons, exempt from jury

duty, to serve on the trial of felonies.



The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:

By Mr. CrittendenA bill to facilitate the collection of poll tax, and to
incrP&se the public school fund.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit :

By Mr. Sweat, of Pierce. A bill for the protection of ga.me and birds in this State.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 103, nays 0-the follow-

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ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciarv, to-wit:

By Mr. PattenA bill to authorize the County Commissioners of
Thomas county to appropriate money to assist in erecting suitable buildings tor justice courts in said county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, naysO-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. PattenA bill to prevent the herding or driving sheep from
their range, in Thomas county, without giving notice.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McCants A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds, in the county of Taylor, and to authorize said town to issue bonds for school purposes.
The following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:.

By Mr. McCurryA resolution, authorizing the Governor to subscribe
to seven hundred copies of the Code to supply Notaries Public.

The following resolution was introduced, read the first_time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

FBIDAY1 JULY 6, 1883.

43

ByMr. YoungA resolution, providing for the furnishing of Code1
by the Librarian to Notaries Public.

By ummimous consent, the reference of the resolu-

tion in regard to mileage, introduced by Mr. Jordan,

wu changed from the Judiciary to the Finance Com-

mittee.



Leave of absence wu granted to Messl'IJ. Brinson,

Gary, Fite, Tate and Perkins.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Honse

adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow.

ATLAJI'TA, GEOIIGIA1
Friday, July 6, lESS. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Cha.plain. The roll was called, and the following members answered to their names, to-wit:

Those present are Messrs~-

Alexander, Alsahrook, Atlduson, Awbry, Barksdale of Limmln, Bark11dale of Wilkes, Beauohamp, Beek, Bishop, Bonm!l', Brewer, Brewster, Brinson,
Broyles,
Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll.

Head, Hage, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, .Taco way, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Echols,
Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Joned of Twiggs,
JDlian,

Proctor, '
Raakin, Ray ol Coweta, Ray of Cra.wford, Redding, Redwine, ~ Rice, Rich of Pa.uldin1f, Rirh of Wayne, Robbe,
Robins, Robertson,
Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell o1 Decatur, Skipp. Silma.n, Short,

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Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris,

Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcinto8h1 McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Sinquefield; Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, 'l'hompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, "Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Avary,
Bartl~>tt,
Brown, Fuller,

Gary, Johnston, McDonough,

Perkins, Tate, Waldroop.

Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.

FiimAY, JULY 8, t&.

The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. RE"ese, chairman ofthe General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, wllich they reoom. mend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the election of special juries in certain civil oases, and to pl'Ovide for the drawing and paying of the same.

Also, thP. following bUI, which they recommend be withdrawn:

A bill to prescribe trial by special juries in certain causes.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass:
A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the sale and reinvestment of property which has been tet apart at a homestead in this State.

All of which is respectfully tubmitted. C. P. REESE, Chairman..

The following communication waa received from his Excellency the Governor, throngh Mr. Palmer, hill Secretary, to-wit :

Mr. BpMIJcer:
I a.m directed by his Excellency the Gove>rnor to deliver to th~ Hol18e of Repretentatives a communication in writing.

Mr. Maddox:, chairman Committee on LooaJ and Special Bills, submitted the following report:

Mr. BpMIJcer:

Billa The Committee on Lbcaa and Special

lid.ve had

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under consideration the following bills, which they recommend be read the first time, as they are incapable of consolidation :

A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in the county of Floyd.
Also, a bill to give the Mayor and Council of the city of Marietta jurisdiction to try and punish vagrants.
Also, a bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Marietta.
Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of a County Judge for the county of Mitchell.

Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

At the request of the Finance Committee, Mr. Wilson, of Sumter, was added to that committee.
The special order being the contested election case from Camden county, on motion of Mr. Rountree, the same waR displaced.
Messrs. John L .. Linton, of Thomas county, and R. S. Rodgers, of Dade county, were invited to seats on the floor of the House.
On motion of Mr. Redwine, the communication from his Excellency was then taken up and read:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF GEORGIA,
ATLANTA, GA., July 5, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives :
It is the duty of the Ex.ecutive to communicate to the General Assembly, from time to time, information of the condition, and suggestions for the government, of the Commonwealth.
I rt>gret to inform you that the Treasury Department of the United States has declinPd to pay the sum of $35,555.42, approptiated by Congress, in the act approved March 3, 1883, "to refund to the State of

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Georgia certain money expended by said State for tha common defense in 1777." The First Comptroller of the Treasury has decided that this sum shall be credited on account of what is olaimed to be due for the quota of direct taxes apportioned to the State by the direot tax act of August 5, 1861. This deoision, in my judSlment, is el'roneous ; and I have notified the Seon;tl.l'Y of the Treasury that the State does not acquiesce in it. If the taxes claimPd are due, the obligation is upon the citizen, and not upon the State, which has never assumed the payment of the taxes, and cannot be j 111tly charged with them. All proper means will be used to secure the payment of the sum appropriated for the benefit of the State.
The various matters submitted in the messages of my predecessors, in connection with the annual reports of State officials, and otherwise, should, and doubtless wlll, receive the oons~deration their importa.nue demands. I desire to supplement them by inviting your attention to additional subjects of legislation.
The act of October 16, 1879, provides that "the Gov ernor shall name and appoint a solvent, chartered bank, of good standing and credit, in each of the following cities of this State, to-wit: in the cities of Atlanta, .Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon. Savannah, Rome, Americus, Albany, Hawkinsville, Gainesville, Griffin &nd LaGrange, which shall be known and designated as State Depositories." In pursuance of this law, the following banks were designated aft ~'State Depositories," to-wit: Bank of Rome, November 18, 1879; u Savings Department, Ea.gle and Phenix Manufacturing Company," Columbus, November 21, 1879; Central Georgia Bank, Macon, November 24, 1879; Griffin Banking Company, NovPmber 24, 1879; La-
Grange Banking and 'frust Company, November 24,
1819; Citizens Bank of Georgia, Atlanta, November 26, 1879 ; Southern Bank of Georgia, Savannah, December 2, 1879; Georgia Railroad and Banking Com-

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pany, Augusta, December 2, 1879; Bank of the University, Athens, Dect>mber 6, 1879; and the Bank of Americus, March 16, 1830; each for a term of (4) four years. The "Citizens Bank of Georgia," and the "Bank of Rome" have ceased to do business; and the Griffin Banking Company, un the 18th day of April, 1881, declined to receive further deposits of public mrmey. The other banks named continue to discharge the duties assigned them.
The act would seem to contemplate further legislation at the expiration of these terms. Under this construction, the power of the Executive to appoint depositories was exhausted in the foregoing exercise of it. No provision is made, in terms, for subsequent appointments of the same banks, or other banks, pending the term of four years, or subsequent to the expiration of the term.
It is manifestly unwise to leave a matter of such importance to executive construction. A mistake might involve consequences of a nature too serious to be incurred without necessity. 'fhe act should be repealed, or amended to conform to the conditions soon to exist. The policy of providing for the safety of the large sums of money necessary to be kept in the Treasury at certain times in each year to meet the Pxpenses of the State Government. and to pay the public debt, must be left to the wisdom of the Legislature. If the present system is to be continued, I respectfully recommend that the law he so amended as to provide for subsequent appointments under any circumstances which may require them. A recent application, by certain sureties on the bond of a State Depository, to be relieved from further liability on the hond upon the bank's giving other satisfactory sureties, which it was ready to do, suggests another amendment. I declined to release these sureties, for the reason that the act under which they signed the bond makes no provision for such release. The State could not be ex-

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pected to incur the risk of a change in the bond, unless

the sureties had contracted with reference to plain

provisions for the exercise of such power by the Ex-

ecutive in his discretion, and prescribing the mode of

release, so that there might be certain compliance with

the law involving no danger of litigation The law

should be explicit on this point, to the end that the

citizen should have no cause to complain that he was

subjected unnecessarily to inconvenience, and that

sureties signing such bonds may understand that they

are bound, in any event, until the bank makes full

settlement with the Treasurer.

An embarrassing question has arisen in the taxation

of personal property of railroads located partly within

this State, and partly in another State. The realty and

the personalty located in this State, must, of necessity,

be taxed in this State. But much of the personal

property of such railroads is located in this, or another

State, only by reason of the rule of law which fixes the

situs of personalty at the domicil of the owner ; or, in

case of a railroad, where its principal office is located.

In practice, a difficulty arises, because adjoining States

claim the right to tax such proportion of the entire per-

sonalty as the number of miles ofrailroad located with-

in their limits bears to the whole number of miles in

both States. This would seem to be the rule of con-

venience, as well as of justice, and I recommend its

adoption.

'

The subject of taxation cannot engage too much of

your attention. Equality and uniformity are substan-

tially secured, in theory, under our system. But ex-

perience proves that our laws for ascertaining the prop-

erty liable for taxation and its value are defective ; its

aggregate value being largely in excess of the annual

returns. The amount to be raised is regulated by the

necessities of the State, and the rate is governed by the

amount of property upon which the levy is made. It

is manifest that when a citizen fails to return any part
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of hil taxable property, or undervalue1 what he does return, he inflicts a wrong upon his neighbor who returniiJ.l hi1 taxable property at it1 true muket value, by raising the rate which the latter is forced to pay. The remedy for this inequa.Uty may be difficult to apply. All systems of taxa.tion arenecesSILI'ily defective. Ours has been steadily improving, but the result continues to be unsatisfactory. Some remedy can be devised, by judicious provisions for a.ssessment, or by other adequate means, to secure an approach to uniformity in valuation of the visible property of thtt people, all! well as full returns of all taxable property, and I invite your earnest attention to the task. It will not incrsse the bnrden1 of taxation. It will di&hibute
them Jttste'l/, and mther promote a feeling of Batisfac-
tion a[{long the people, because of the lower rate of taxation thereby made polllsible.
In view of the reduction in taxation already effected by the watchfulness of the people and the labors of your predecessors without impairing the efficiency of the State government, you can afford to give much study to this problem.
We collect from the people of Georgia, annually1 for State and county purposes, less than one dollar and twenty-five cents pM' capita. The Federal Government collects from the people of the United State&, annually, more. than seven dollars pe'l' capita.
Contmsting these amount& with benefits received, we have just ca111e for pride. It is surpriting that 10 little intt~rest is manifested in the subject of Federal taxation and expenditure. .A common intere1t in the common government thould induce the people of all the States to give the same attention to this subject thatthey bestow upon local systems of taxation and expenditure. In no other way can our complex government be administ&red for the benefit of all the people.
I commend to your conlideration the varied interests of the commonwslth, which enlightened constituents have placed in you.rca.re. H:mNBY D. :MoD.uriEL.

FRmAY, JuLY 6, 1S89.
On motion of Mr. Reese, three hundred co-pies of the Governor's message was ordered printed, rnd the same was referred to the Committee on Finance.
ThP. call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, being the unfinished business of yesterday, was resumed.
By a two.thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyea& 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the
Committee on Finance, towit:
By Mr. Crenshaw....:... A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Troup
county to levy and collect an additional tax for sup port of paupers.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:
By Mr. WhatleyA bill to submit the prohibition of the sale of spirit-
uous, vinous and malt liquors to the voters of this State.
By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 108, nays 0-theJ'ollowing bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee of Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. Jones, of TwiggsA bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in
Twiggs county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, re refe1-red to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. McKinneyA bill to amend the act to incorporate the town of

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Thomaston; so as to provide for election of Mayor and Aldermen.
By una.nimous consent of the House, Mr. Carither& withdrew House bill No. 339.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. SptmkB'I' l
The Senate bas agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of 'the House of Representatives, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the Librarian, under the management
and direction of the Governor, to ship copies of the Code of 1882 to certain officers in this State.
. By a two-thirds vote-yeas 112, nays 0-the following bill wa& introduced, and, without beiDJI read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. McKinneyA bill to repeal an act fixing fees of County Treasu-
rer and per diem of Ba.iliffs in Upson county, so far as same relates to the Treaaurer.
The following blll wa& introduced, read thefirsttime and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
ByMr. WoodA bill to provide for supplying Walker county with
such books usually furnished to counties by the State.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to:Wit:

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By Mr. PringleA bill to provide for drawing and empannelling bnt
one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Washington county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of WashingtonA bill to define trespass on land in Washington
county, and to punish the same.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was reintroduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. KimseyA bill to fix the time of holding Superior Court in
the Northeastern Circuit.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 108, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad. Company.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 107, nays 0--the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds voteyeas 109, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-.wit :

By Mr. KimseyA bill to incorporate the Clarksville Street Railroad
Company.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, re

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ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. FordA bill to authorize Moses Tison, of Worth county, to
practice medicine, and to charge and collect for the same.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr..Ford_:_ A bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commis-
sioners for the county of Worth.
By a two-thirds vote--yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. MurrayA bill to amend an act incorporating the town of
Ellaville, in Schley county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. AtkinsonA bill to prohibit sale of spirituous, malt, vinous or
intoxicating liquots within three miles of Friendship Church, in Meriwether county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0- the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

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By Mr. KeyA bill to require owners of cattle and stock to keep
the same from running at large in Jasper county on the lands of another.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. AwtryA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of certain churches in Troup and Heard counties.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. AtkinsonA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
three miles of Ebenezer Church, Meriwether county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was' introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. JordanA bill to require the owners of stock to prevent same
from running at large' on lands of another in Hancock county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Moore, of HancockA bill to provide compensation for managers of elec-
tion in Hancock county.

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By a. two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the follow~ ing bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-
yeas 1001 na.ys 0-read the :fir&t time and referred to the Bpeaia.l Jndiaiary Committee, to-wit :

By Mr. FosterA bill to establish a City Court in the county of
Floyd.
By .a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 108 nays 0-read the :first time and referred to the Spemal J ndiciary Committee, t~wit :

By Mr. FosterA bill to repeal so much of the general county court
act as relates to the county of Floyd.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 108, na.ys 0-the following bill was iatroduced, and, without being read, r~ ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. FosterA bill to prohibit the :retail of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Floyd, outside of the city of Rome.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nca.ys 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, r~ ferred to the Committee on Loca.l and Special Bnis, to-wit:

By Mr. FosterA bill to make certain enclosed land lines in the
county of Floyd a lawful fence.

By a. two thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0--the following bill was introduoed, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Looa.l and Special Bills, to-wit:

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By Mr. FosterA bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within
three miles of certain churches therein named in the county of Floyd.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 105, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. MobleyA bill to amend the law in relation to grand jurors
in Dooly county, so as to reduce the number of panels to one.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 103, nays 0--the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. MobleyA bill to amend an act of 1879 in relation to pay of
Commissioners for the county of Dooly.

The Committee on the Special Judiciary make the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Green, approved the 13th day of December, 1881, so far as the same relates to the county of Schley.

Respectfully submitted, WM. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-thP. following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 98, nays 0-read the first time and refened to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. OsbornA bill to extend to James A. Dailey the benefits of
an act to carry into effect paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA bill to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural
Resort Railroad Company.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend an act incorporating the Capital
Bank of Macon, Georgia, so as to authorize the reduction of the capital stock.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. WalthallA bill establishing a new charter for the town of
Jackson, in the county of Butts.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, re-

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ferre~ to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. WalthallA bill to submit to the voters of Butts county the
question of prohibition.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. PayneA bill to incorporate the town of Graysville, in the
county of Catoosa.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Carterp. bill to repeal an act creating a Board of Uommis.-
sioners for the county of Appling.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, naye 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Crittenden-A bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors in
Randolph county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-:-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Winningham-A bill to establish a new charter for Stone Mountain.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, riays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred 'to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. RobbeA bill to amend an act creating a City Court for the
county of Richmond, so as to provide for the payment of certain insolvent costs therein.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 108, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. BeauchampA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Pike, after submitting the same to the qualified voters thereof.

By unanimous vote, Mr. Brooks was allowed to withdraw H~use bill No. 366.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. FordA bill to amend section 5G8 of the Code.
By Mr. HarrisA bill to make absence of members of the Legisla-
ture, while attending session thereof, grounds for con tinuance of cases in court in certain cases.
Also, a bill to declare of force section 3 of the Code, in reference to promulgation of laws. By Mr. Dews-
A bill providing for the transfer of misdemeanors from the Superior to the County Court of Baker county.

This bill was introduced by a two-thirds vote-yeas

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110, nays 0-and was read the first time and referred, as stated, by a two~thirds vote-yeas 107, nay& 0.

By Mr. vVattsA bill to amend se.etion 19liB of the Oode, a111 to record
and lien of mortgages.
By ::M:r BishopA bill to prescribe the fees of Solicitol'I-General in
cases of misdemeanors.
By Mr. GeerA bill to change the time of holding the Superior
Oourt of Calhoun county.
By Mr. Sweat, of ClinchA bill to amend section 2003 (a) of the Code, in refer-
ence to setting aside homestead when Ute Ordinary is disq uali:fied.
By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA bill to amend section 267 of thA Code, as to the
dockets required in court.
By Mr. PayneA bill to amend section 2928 of the Code, in reference
to limitation of suits in favor of and against estates.
By Mr. RountreeA bill to amend section 1764 of the Oode, relating to
how dower may be barred.
By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to require hot.ellil to provide fire escapes.

. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. HarrisA bill to regulate argument of counsel in Superior
Court. By Mr. Ray, of Coweta-
A bill to amend section 3446 of the Code, in reference to recommencement of suit at law.

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The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of WashingtonA bill to create a lien in favor of owners of stallions,
jacks and bulls.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Penitentiary, towit:

By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA bill to require Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary
to print list of convicts with his annual report, together with information in regard to the same.

The following bills were introduced, read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Smith, of Wilkinson~ A bill to pay to the county of Wilkinson money ad-
vanced by it to pay the claim of Dr. B. S. Carswell for medical services to prevent spread of small-pox. By Mr. Sweat, of Clinch-
A bill to provide for making of correct maps of the counties of the State. By Mr. Little-
A bill to provide against loss by :fire of certain books of the State in the hands of county officers. By Mr. Harris-
A bill to compel Tax Collectors to render an account of their official acts when called upon by proper authorities, and to authorize their removal when they fail to do so.

The next business in order being the reading of bills for the third time, the following bill was. read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 113, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill for the relief of crippled and disabled Confederate soldiers...-

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Hygene and Sanitation, to-wit:

A bill to promote the science and .practice of medicine, snrgery and obstetrics.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Calvin, Gary,

Hs.rris, Jones of Bartow, Beak, Eason, Owens and Mc-

Donough.

Pending the considt>ration of a bill to provide for

pleading and proving failure of consideration of note&

for commercial fertilizers, the hour of adjournment

having arrived, the House adjourned until 9 o'clock

to-morrow morning.



ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Saturday, July 6, 1883.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the

Rev. Dr. Gwin.



The roll was called, and the following members an-

swered to their names, to-wit:

Those present are Messrs.-

Aluander, .Alaalttook, Atk:l.nson, A'Y'BZy, Awitty, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wi.lk&, Beauchamp, Bishop, Banner, Brewer,

Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jaclmm, Hudson of Webater, Irwin, James, Jacoway,
J~rokins,
Jordan, Johnston,

Proctor, Ba.nk:l.n, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,
Beddinr,
Redwine,
Reese,
Rice, Bi.ch of Paulding :Rich of Weyne,
Robbe,

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Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge,

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Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, J oned of Twiggs, Julian,
Key,
Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutt9n, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

SATtrRDAY, Jm:.y 7, 11388.

Thoae absent are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beck, Brown,

Calvin, DuPree, Eason,

Owens, Ruuell of Decatur, Waldroop.

Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on Jourmtls, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap-
proved. The Jouma.l wu then read and oonfirmed. Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance,
submitted the following report :

Mr. Bpealafl':
The Committee on Finance have bad under consideration the following resolution, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A resolutionAuthorizing the payment of mileage on account of
a.ttendance upon the present a.djourned session of the Legislature.

They have a.lso had under oonsideration the follow-
ing bill, which they report back with the recommenda-
tion that the same do pus, u amended, to- wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend a.n act creating Ra.ilroad Commissioner& for the Sta.te of Georgia., and defining the powers of the same, as pre&cribed in section 719 (f) of the Code of 188i.
0
They have a.lso had under consideration the follow ing bill, which they report back with the recommenda.tion that the same do not pu~, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to refund to Thomas M. Olark & Co. certain taxes illega.lly collected from them.

The following bill, which wa.s referred to them, the committee report ba.ck with the recommenda.tion tha.t
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the author of the bill have leave to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to fix the compensationallowed for feeding prisoners in Monroe county jail.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.
Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Commit.tee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recom: mend be withdrawn, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4372 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Atlanta to acquire land by condemnation for cemetery and other purposes.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 3297 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to make penal the violation of labor con tracts. Also, a bill to create the office of Commissioner of Interrogatories in the several counties of this State. Also, a bill to amend section 432_5 of tbe Code of this State. Also, a bill to allow parties, their heirs or legal representatives, the right to redeem their property when sold by virtue of any execution. Also, a bill to amend the 18th paragraph of the 7th section of the iSd article of the Constitution.of this State, and to repeal the 15th, 16th and 19th paragraphs of said section and article. Also, a bill to alter and amend section 3137 of the Code of Georgia.

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Also, a bill to provide for the trial of causes at law and in equity when the regular term of the court to which they are returnable has not been held, and for . other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REEsE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Gene:zal J udioiacy Committee having had nuder eonsideration Rouse resolution No. 85, make the following report :

It is the opinion of your committee that after the expiration of the first fifteen days of a session of the General Assembly the Constitution of the State requires a two thirds vote on all local and special bills before such bills can be laid before a committee, and that the further requirements of the Constitution is that the vote be taken upon each bill separately, and that the Journal should show that such vote was so tak.en. Your committee do not think that a single resolution passed by a two-thirds vote, allowing local and special bills to be introduced after the first fifteen days of the session have expired, would be a. compliance with therequirements of the Constitution, which provides in ref~ence to this class of bills as follows : "And no bill shall be considered or reported to the Rouse by said committee, unless the same shall have been laid befOre it Within fifteen days after the organization of the General Assembly except by a two-thirds vote/' clearly indicating that the vote must be taken on each bill separately.
The language isM lJ~ll and t'IIJo tiirds 'IJo'l&, the singular number being used and not the plural, and is, therttJore, obliged to have reference to a single bill,

which is a very different thing from many bills coming in under one single resolution passed by a two-thirds vote. The construction put on this provision of the Constitution by your committee is in E>xact accordance with that of the other L~gislatures that have assembled since the Constitution of 18?7 went into effect, and the ruling in this House down to this hour.
Following a precedent so well established, your committee feel assured that they stand on safe and solid ground. Laws have been passed and are now in force .under the rule as laid down by your committee, and no one has yet questioned their c~nstitutionality.
A departure from this safe and tried rule would, in any event, be an experiment which mighti or might not turn out to be constitutional, and in a matter of so much importance as a public law, your committee are of the opinion that it would. be unwise to abandon a safe and. tried rule for one untried., and one which, in the opinion of your committee, is not in accordance with the Constitution of the StatA
.All of which is respectfully submitted. M. P. REEsE, Chairman.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judicia.ry, eubmitted the following report:
Mr. 8periker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following 'bills, which they report back to the Honse, with a recommendation that they do pas&, to-wit:
A bill to alter and amend an act to :fix the fees of the Sherift'or Jailor of Stewart county for dieting prisoners confined in the county jail of said county, approved February 15, 18?7, so as to inarease the same.
Also, a bill to prevent any person in Thomas county from herding and driving or herding or driving sheep from the range or ranges where they use or graze with
. out fi.l'!f; giving notice, and for other purposes.

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Also, the following bill, which they return to the Ho11.1e with a recommendation tha.t it do pass, a.s amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Cuthbert, in Ba.ndolph county, in relation to the receiving of ta.xes in Mid city.

Also, the following bill, which they return to the

House, with a recommendation that it do not pass, to-

wit:



A bill to make penal the selling of property, real or' persona.!, which has been valued a.nd set apart as a hommatead or exception without a.n order of a J ndge of a Superior Court, as is provided by la.w, and to prescribe a penalty therefor.

Also, the following bills, which they return with a recommenda.tion that the introducerbe allowed to with draw, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to submit to the voters of Raudolph county the question of gra.ntin.g license to sell spirituous liquors in said county.
Also, a bill to a.lter and amend the road laws of this State, ao far at the same relates to the oounty of Pntna.m.

Respectfully aubmitted. W M. H. HULBE!'1 Cha.irman.
Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the folloWing report':

Mr. Speak6'1':
The Committee on Local and Bpeaia.l Bms have had under consideration the following bUls, which:.they return, with a. recommendation that they be read the fi.r&t time, proofa being correct, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act amending the oharter of the

city of Griffin.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the

county of Gilrr.er, to grant election powers and privi-

leges to the sane, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Gate

City Street Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to regulate the official bond of th*" Treas-

urer of Fulton oounty, and to fix his salary.

.

Also, a bill to exempt from taxation the plat of

ground on which is erected the McPherson monument.

Also, a bni to amend the aots inoorporating the town

of DeSoto, in Floyd county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of East Rome

.Also, a bill to provide for the payment to the Sheriff

of Early oounty his insolvent costs out of the Treasury

of said county.

Also, a bill to regulate the pay of grand and petit

jurors and Baliffs for the county of Early.

Also, .a bill to regulate fences and enclosures in all

that part of the county of Dougherty lying west of the

Flint River.

Also, a bill to enable the County Commissioners of

Dougherty county to issue bonds of said county for

the purpose of purchasing or building a bridge over

the Flint River at or near the city of Albany.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia and Personal

Estate Company.



Also, a bill to provide for the removal of all obstruc-

tions in the run of Mill Creek, in Cherokee county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town

of Trion, in the oount;y of Ohattooga.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of

Barnesville

.Also, a bill to amend the act of 1881, incorpornting

the town of Dahlonega.

.Also, a bill to prohibit fishing on lots of land Nos.

949, 881, SSS, 248, 98, 97, 114, 94, 95, 268, 264 and 265,

all in the 10th Di&trictof Dodge count)'.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Chancey, in
Dodge county. Also, a bill to amend the several acts incorporating
the town of Lawrenceville. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Bowersville,
in Hart county. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Bremen, in
Haralson county. Also, a bill to amend an act, approved on the 25th
September, 1879, constituting a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel county.
Also, a bill to pay Dr. James B. Smith for attending to certain small-pox cases.
Also, a bill to .amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Polk.
Also, a bill to provide for submitting to the qualified voters of Sumter county the question of issuing bonds of said county, not exceeding thirty thousand dollars, for the purpose of building a new court-house for said county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds, in Taylor county.
Also, a bill to amend the act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county, approved March 19, 1859.
Also, a bill to repeal an. act to fix the fees of County Treasurer and. the per diem of Bailiffs and jurors in Upson county, so far as the same relates to the pay of the County Treasurer.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Irwington Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville, in Scbley county.
Also, a bill to provide compensation for all managers of general, special and municipal elections held in Hancock county.
Also, a bill to make certain enclosed land lines a lawful fence in certain limits in the county of Floyd.

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Also, a bill to amend the act of 29th September, 1879, in relation to the pay of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dooly.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Savannah Street Ratal Resort Railroad.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town-of Graysville, in Catoosa county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Capital Bank of Macon, Ga., approved August 24, 1872.
Also, a bill to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, Butts county, Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the county of Richmond.
Also, a bill to establish a new charter for Stone Mountain.

The regular order being the unfinished business of yesterday, the House proceeded with further consideration of-

A hili to provide for pleading and proving failure of consideration of notes for commercial fertilizers.

Mr. Ray, of Coweta, offered a substitute for the bill. Mr. Wright, of Washington, moved that the bill be referred to the General Judiciary Committee, together with the substitute. The motion was lost. Mr. Falligant moved that 300 copies of the bill be printed, and that it be made the special order of Thursday next. The motion was not agreed to. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the substitute was adopted in lieu of the original bill. On motion, the hour of adjournment to-day was extended to 1 o' clqck p. m. On the passage of the bill, Mr. Ray, ofCoweta, called for the yeas and nays..

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The call was sustained, and on the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Als:tbrook, Awbry, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster,
Broyles, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Flynt, Ford, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham,

Griffith, }:lead, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Lott, Mason, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Patten,

Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Proctor, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brooks, Bush, Crittenden, Crumbley, Drewry,

Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Little, Logue, Maddox, McRae,

Reese, Rice, Robbe, Rountree, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sin.auefield, Spengler, Stallings,

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Everett, Falligant,
Foster, Fay,
G&.r7, Gray,
Gordon,
Hawkes, Hap.

Xc!Xinney, Mcintosh,
McGregor,
Morrow, Peek,.
Pendleton, Pringle, Ba.nkin, Bedding,

Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch,
Watts, Winningham. Wilson of Sumter, Witcher, .Wolfe, Wood, Wris'ht of Washington.

Those absent are .Messrs.-

"

Bs.rtlett, :Beck, Bdnson, Brown, Cannon, Calvin, ~
DuPree,
Eason, Fite, Fuller,
Yeas 87. Nays 57. Not voting 31.

Harris, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Lofton, McBride, Xc!Donough, MU1'1'ltJ, Owens, Park,
.P~.

Perldns, Bmsell of Decatnr,
Sutton, Tate, Waldroo-p, Walthall, Wat.aon, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, :Mr. Speaker.

So the bill not having received the requisite consti-

tutional majority, was lost.



Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Thompson,

Humber, Lofton, Carter.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Patten was allowed to

withdraw House bill No. 457.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-

yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the

Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. PattenA bill to authorize the County Commissioners of
Thomas county to appropriate money for building court-houses for Justices' Court.

On motion, the House then adjourned until 9 o'cloc~ Monday morning.

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Monday, July 9, 1883. The Honse met pursuant to adjournment, was called
to order by the Speaker, andopened with prayer by the
Chaplain. On motion of Mt. Rountree, the call of the roll was
dispensed with. Mr. Kimsey, chairman ofthe Committee on Jonrna.ls,
reported the Journa.l of Saturday e.xa.mined and ap-
prov~d.
Mr. Bishop gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was t.hen read and confirmed.
Mr. Bishop moved to reeonsider so much of the Jourual ot Saturday as relates to the action of the Honse on-

.A bill to provide for pleading and proving failure of consideration of notPs for commercial fertiliz~rs.

The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Bishop moved that said bill be now biken up for
consideration. Three-fourths of the House not having voted in the
affirmative, the motion did not prevail. Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Rail-
roads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have considered the following bill, and instructed me to report the same to the Honse, with the recommendation that it do pass,
to-wit:

.A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company, wilth power to build branch roads, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Also, thA following Senate bill, which the committee recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the Railroad Commissioners or their clerk from receiving fees in certain cases, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Respectfully submitted. W. R. RANKIN, Chairman.

Mr. Geer, chairman Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to promote the science and practice of medi cine, surgery and obstetrics.

Respectfully submitted.

GEER, Chairman.

Mr. Rountree introduced the following resolution, which was read and agree to, to-wit :

A resolutionThat a committee of twelve be appointed by the
Speaker to attend the commencement exercises of the University of Georgia, at Athens, on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Mr. Crenshaw offered the following resolution, which was read the first time and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionThat a joint committee of five on the part of the Honse
and three on the part of the Senate be appointed to thoroughly investigate the Department of Agriculture, and the mode and manner of inspecting commercial fertilizers in this State, with power to administer oaths and send for persons and papers, and to report as soon as practicable.

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The regular order being the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the roll was called and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to prevent imposition upon the public in the
matter of oleomargerine.
. Referred to the General Judiciary Committee.
By_ a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds voteyeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. CarrollA bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, in the
the county of Carroll.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr. IrwinA bill to abolish the office of inspector of fertilizers.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 107, nays 0:--read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. TuckerA bill to amend an act creating Board of Commis-
sioners for the county of Colquitt.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA bill to require public officers to make inventory of
public property in their charge.

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Mr. Bishop offered the following resolutioi;J.,_ which was read the first time, and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionTo prohibit introduction of new matter in the House
after Friday, the 20th inst.

By a two thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. ChanceyA bill to change the law in reference to constructio)l
of public works in Early county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds voteyeas 108, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :
By Mr. Wright, of FloydA bill to incorporate vVhite Star Line Steamboat
Company.

By Mr. Brooks, of FloydA bill to incorporate the town of East Rome, and for
other purposes.
This bill was introduced without being read, and, by a two- thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-referred to the Committee on Local and Special Laws.

By consent of the House, Mr. Rice withdrew House bill No. 182.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-referred to the Committee on Uorporations, to-wit:

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By Mr.. RiceA bill to create a new ward in the city of .Atlanta, to
be known as the Sixth Ward.

The following bill was introd!fced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. RiceA bill to carry into effect the obligation of the State
to furnish a home and provide employment for Ransom Montgomery.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee of Local and SpP.cial Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. HogeA bill to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton
county to appoint assessors of real estate in the militia districts of said county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. DartA bill to incorporate the Turtle and~ ltamaha Rivers
Canal Company.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without.,being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. DartA bill to incorporate tbe Brunswick Street Railroad
Company.

The following bills were introduced, read the first

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time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. FalligantA bill to amend section 710 of the Code in reference
to the running of railroad trains. Also, a bill to amend section 708 of the Code in ref-
erence to running of railroad trains. Also, a bill to define what shall be reckless running
of engines and railroad trains in this State. By Mr. Morrow-
A bill to repeal sections 4097 to 4100, inclusive, of the Code in reference to nuisances. By Mr. Sweat, of Clinch-
A bill to provide for the sale, drainage and reclamation of the lands of Okefenokee swamp. By Mr. Ray, of Coweta-
A bill to amend section 2683 of the Code, as to title by prescription. By Mr. Hoge-
A bill to authorize the issue of alias tax fi. fas. in lien of lost or destroyed original. By .Mr. McElvaney-
A bill to provide compensation for managers of elections.
The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills, were read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit:
By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend an a.ct to incorporate the Capital
Bank of Macon, Ga., so as to authorize a reduction of the capital stock.
Referred to Committee on Banks. By Mr. Walthall-
A bill to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, Butts county, Ga.
Referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Payne--:-

.A. bill to incorporate the town of Graysville, in Ca-

toosa. county.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Maddox-

A bill to amend an act inoorpor"ting the town of

'l'rion, in the county of Chattooga.

Referred to the Commit~e on Corporations.

By Mr. Teasley-

..A. bill to provide for removal of obstructions in the

run of Mill Creek, in Cherokee county, between o~tain

points named.

Referred to Committee on Speeial Judiciary.

By Mr. Falligant--

.A. bill to incorporate the Savannah Street and RuraJ.

Resort Railroad Company.

Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Irwin-

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town ot

Marietta.

Referred to Special Committee on Judiciary.

By Mr. Irwin-

A bill to empower the Mayor and Council of Marietta

to try and punish nuisances.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. DeLacy-

~

.A bill to prohibit fishing on certain lots of land in

the 16th and 13th Districts of Dodge county.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Bishop-
A bill to amend an act of 1881 incorporating the town

of Dahlonega., giving the Mayor and Council power to

grant or refnae license to sell intoxict.ting liq:~~ors.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Dewy-

A bill to incorporate the town of Chancy, in the

county of Dodge. .

Re8ferred,. to the Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Mobley.A bill to amend an act to pay the Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues for th~ county of Dooly. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Winningham.A bill to establish a new charter for Stone Mountain. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. McintoshA bill to incorporate the Georgia Real and Personal
Estate Company for the purpose of buying, selling and operat~ng lands and personal property.
Referred to Committee .on Corporations. By Mr. Mcintosh-
A bill to enable Commissioners of Dougherty county to issue bonds to purchase or build a bridge over Flint
River~
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Mcintosh-
A bill to regulate fences and enclosures in that part of Dougherty county west of Flint River.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture. 'By Mr. Chancey-
.A bill to provide for payment of insolvent cost of Sheriff of Early county.
Referred to Special Committe~ on Judiciary. By Mr. Chancey- "'
.A bill to regulate and provide for payment of jurors and Bailiffs of Early county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-
A bill to amend the acts incorporating the town of DeSoto, in Floyd county, in reference to provision for a building fund.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-
A bill to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in Floyd county, and to incorporate the same de no1Jo.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. .,

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By Mr. FosterA bill to make certain enclosed lines a lawful fence
in the county of Floyd. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
ByMr. RiceA bill to regulate amount of Treasurer's bond of Ful-
ton county, and fix his salary. Referred to Committee. on Finance.
By Mr. Hulsey-A bill to exempt from taxation the plat of ground
on which is erected the McPherson memorial. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. RiceA bill to amend the charter of Gate:City Street Rail-
road Company. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Withrow.A bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in Gilmer
county. . Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By consent of the House, Mr. McElvaney withdrew
House bill No. 157. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Key of Tas-
per, Barksdale of Wilkes, and .Moore of Haneock. The hour of adjourn"ment having arrived, the House
adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA., GEORGIA,
Tuesday, July 10, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported . the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed.
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.At the reques~ of the Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Barksdale, of Wilkes, was added to that committee.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to carry into effect the last c~ause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, approved September 20, 187~, so as to increase the amounts fu~nisbed to maimed Confederate soldiers for artificial limbs, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Walker c<,mnty, by providing for it a library, consisting of all the volumes now by law furnished ea<?h coun" ty at the exp~nse of the State, to replace those burned with the court-house in 1882.

They :have also bad under consideration the following 'Qill, which they report back with the recommendation that t)le same do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to furnish City Courts with Supreme Court
Reports.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins, chairman Penitentiary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Penitentiary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pasll, to-wit :

duty A bill to D:t~k.e it the

of the P!ikcipal Keeper of

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the Penitentiary to pJ'int a list of the names of ~:tie convicts l)f thil State, with an annllAl report to be mad~ ~ the Governor, together with other inform.ll.tion in re-
g&rd to the JHLm.e,

Bespectfa.lly submitted.

Plmxms1

Chairman. I

.Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on .special

Judiciary, submitted the following ~eport:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have ;bad under consideration the following bills. whioh they return to the House with a recommendation that they ~o pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the County COmmissioners of

Thoma& county to appropriate money from the general

fund of said oounty to assist the citizens of ea.oh militia
district 'to erect a suitable building for the purpose o'f

holding Justice Courts.

Also, a bill to amend section 3446 of the Revised

Code.



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Also. &bill to amend the Slst section of &n act to inoorporatethe town of Jefferson, in Ja.oluoncoD.ntjr~ appl'O't'id August 14, 1879.

Also, the following bill, which they return wit;h ~ recommendation that it do pass. as am..en'ded, .to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to prohibit cp.mp )lunting j~

the county of Clinch by non-residents.



Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to exempt the operative& and employees of

Troup Factory from road and jury duty.



~10. the following bill, which they return with a

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recommendation that the introducer be allowed to withdraw, towit:

.A. bill to prohibit any person or persons fishing or seigning on the lands of another without the written consent of the owner or owners, and to provide a penalty for the same.

.Also, the following resolution, which they return with a recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Finance, t.o-wit :

.A. resolutionAuthorizing the Librarian to furnish' Codes to No-
taries Public who are exofficio Justices of the Peace.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend be withdrawn, to.wit:
.A. bill to amend section 282 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to enlarge the jurisdiction of the County Courts of this State.
.Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the probate of foreign wills, and for the appointment of administrators.
.Also, a bill to repeal a part of section 3263 of the Code.
.Also, a bill to amend section 282 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Tu::msDA:r, JuL~ 10, 1883.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. H&rris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker : The Sena.te has passed the following billa of the Sen-
ate, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1'788 of the Qode of 1889. which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 84, na.ys 0.
Also, a bill to amend section 1936 of the Oode of1882,
which was passed by a. constitutional majority of yeas
2'7, nays 0.
Tbe Sena.te refused to pass the following House bill, to-Wit:
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of J nstioes of the
Peace in the county of Ohattahooc~ in certain cases.
Mr. Mitchell, ohairmanp'l'fJ Ism. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :
Mr. Bpeabr:
The Committee on Education have bad under con sideration the following bill. which they recommend do not pau, to-wit :
A blll to be entitled an act to compel parent& or guardians of children of school age in this State to send , them to the public schools, aqd to prescribe a penalty for fl.iling so to do.
Respectfully submitted.
B. E. lfiTORELL, Chairman.
Mr. Peek. chairman Committee of .Agrionlture, sub-
mitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on .Agricnlture have had under con-

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sideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to define and make lawful wire fences in this State.
Also, a bill to make certain enclosed land lines a lawful fence.
A~so, a bill giving to owners of jacks, bulls and studs a lien upon the gets of jacks, bulls and studs, and providing for enforcement thereof.

The committee return the following bill, in reference to commercial fertilizers and chemicals, by inserting therein certain words herein mentioned, with the recommendation that it be committed to Committee on General Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corpora1tions, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recomm.endation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Morganton, in Fan-

nin county.

Also, a billto incorporate the town of Raccoon Mills,

in Chattahoochee county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to define and establish

the corporate limits of the city of Griffin, in Spalding

county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the

county of Gilmer.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dallas, in

Paulding county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Chancey, in

the county of Dodge.

R.e_. s.pectfully su. bmitted.

LOFTON, Chairman.

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Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on L9cal and Special Bills have had

under consideration the following bills, which they re-

turn, with a recommendation that they be read the

:first time, the same being incapable of consolidation,

to-wit:



A bill to compel the Judge of the Superior Court of Miller county to transfer all criminal cases less thau felonies to the County Court of said county.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Em~nuel, Marion and Johnson.
Also, a bill to prevent the hunting with guns and dogs on certain lands in the county of Appling.
Also, a bill to prohibit all persons from killing dear and turkey at certain seasons of the year in Rabun
county. Also, a bill to amend an act to fix the amount of li-
cense for selling spirituous liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffe6 and Appling.
Also, a bill to make it unlawful for any person to wholesale, retail or barter any spirituous liquors within the incorporate limits of the town of Monticello.
Also, a bill to provide for the drawing of only one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Polk county.
Also, a bill to regulate the time for which the members of the City Council of Augusta. shall hold office.
Also, a bill to extend the limits of the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court of Sumter county.
Also, ::t bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in Twiggs county.

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Also, a bill to define trespass upon land in the county

of Washington.

Also, a bill to provide for drawing and empanelling

but one grand jury for each term of Washington Supe-

rior Court.

Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Com-

missioners of Roads and Revenues for Worth county.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors

in Floyd county.



Also, a bill to repeal an act to form a Board of Com-

missioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling county.

Also, a bill to pay tales jurors in the county of Ran-

dolph.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of East Rome.

Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Commis-

sioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton county to

create assessors of real estate for each militia district

in said county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha

Rivers Canal Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Brunswick Street Rai-

road Company.

Also, a bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of

Roads and Revenues for Paulding county.

Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

At the req11est of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, Mr. Osborn was added to that committee.
Mr. McElvaney was added to the Committee on Education by the request of that committee.
On motion of Mr. Brooks, of Floyd, the rules were suspended, and the following bill was taken up and read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company.

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By unanimous consent, Mr. Jordan was granted leave to withdraw House bills Nos. 481 and 482.
By unanimous consent, Mr. Zachry wa-s allowed to withdraw House bill No. 244.
ThP call of tlie roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, being the unfinished business of yesterday, was resumed.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. JordanA bill to submit to the voters of Hancock county the
question of continuation or abolition of the County court of said county, and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds voteyeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, t?-wit:

By Mr. McBrideA bill to amend the cp.arter of the town of Tallapoosa,
in the county of Haralson.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. ZachryA bill to consolidate, amend and codify the acts in-
corporating the town of McDonough, in Henry county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 105, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

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By Mr. GordonA bill to amend the act of February 26, 1877, as to
road laws, so far as the same relates to the counties of Houston an Monroe.

The following bill was introduced., read the first time and referred to .the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Key, of JasperA bill to amend section 3974 of the Code in relation
to sale of property under mortgage fi. fas. issued by J ustioes of the Peace.
By leave of the House, Mr. Mason withdrew House bill No. 353.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the follow.:. ing bill was introduced, anct, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. AtkinsonA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Meriwether.

. By a two-thirds vote-yeaa101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr. HeadA bill to amend an act to protect the farming interest
of Monroe county.

By consent of the House, Mr. Head withdrew House bill No. 199.

Mr. Little offered the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

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A resolutionAuthorizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes for
the Journals of the present session.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. LittleA bill to incorporate the Manufacturers Mutual In-
surance Company.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 108, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the ~pecial Committe~ on the Judiciarv, to-wit:
By Mr. GriffithA bill to provide compensation for managers of elec-
tions in Oconee county.
By leave of the House, Mr. Griffith withdrew House bill No. 126.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 126, nays 0- the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. Sweat, of PierceA bill to change and regulate the school system in
Pierce county.
Mr. Beauchamp offered the following resolution, which was read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolution-:For the appointment of a joint committee to procure
and deposit in the Department of State the records of the Medical Board.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the follow-

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ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays o-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :

By Mr. EverettA bill to amend the several acts incorporating the
town of Rookm.art, in the county of Polk. Mr. Humber, by unanimous leave of the House, with-
drew bill No. 34. Mr. Oanno11, by consent of the House, withdrew
House billNo. 2SO. The following resolution was introduced, read the
first titn.e and referred to the Committee on Finance,
to-wit~

By Mr. JenkinsA resolution to pay per diem and expense& of joint
Committee on Lunatic Asylum.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, towit:

By Mr. JenkinsA bill to provide for liens in favor of transferees of
debts for rents.

By a two-thirds vote-yea&l03, nays 0-the following bill wa.a introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 99, nays 0-read the. first time and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to-wit :

By Mr. Cannon, of RabunA bill to provide for constructing a road from the
town of Cla.yton to Hiawassee.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill wa& introduced, and, without being read~ referred to the Committee on Local !tnd Special Bills, to-wit:

TuESBDAY, JULY 10, 1888.

By Mr. Crittenden-

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors

within three miles of Rehoboth Church, on the line of

Terrell and Randolph counties.

By Mr. Oa.lvin-

A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for the

county of Richmond.

.

This bill was by a two-thirds vote--yeas 101, nays 0-

introdneed, and, without being read, referred to the

Committee on Local and Special Bills.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a. two-thirds voteyeas 114, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By :Mr. Gary-

A bill to authorize the City Council of Aug111ta to

fix the sa.lary of Mayor.



By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judimary, to-wit :

By Mr. GaryA bill to authorize the City Council of Augusta to
issue bonds, not to exceed; $200,000, to pa.y the floating debt of mid city.

By a two-thirds vote-yea& 118, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referrpd to the Committee on Local a.nd Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. RobbeA bill to change the boundary lines of the 122, 11<i,
398 and 400 militia districts in the city of Augusta.

Mr. Calvin introduced the following resolution, which

was fead a.~d laid over under the rules. to-wit :

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A resolutionFor the appointment ofa joint committee to prepare
and report resolutions in relation to the life and services of the late Charles J. Jenkins.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 104 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Robbe.A. bill to constitute the J odge of the City Court of
Richmond county ex-officio Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-tbe following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. PeekA bill to require owners of stock in Hancock county
to prevent the same from running at large on lands of another.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:

By Mr. GaryA bill to require railroad companies to give notice
when they are half hour behind schedule.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-tbe follow-
ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to~ wit:

By Mr. PeekA bill to provide compensation for managers of elec-
tion in Hancock county.

TuEsDAY, Ju.i.Y 10, 1883.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 109, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. PeekA bill to require owners of stock in Greene county
to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another.
Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Hart.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of the Methodist Church at East Point, in Fulton county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale ofintoxicating liquors in Coweta county.
Also, a substitute consolidating Nos. 300 and 321 to prohibitthe sale of intoxicating liquors within the town of Grantville, and within three miles of the corporate limits of the same.
The legal proofs of the notices, as required by law, were examined and found correct in each of the foregoing bills.
Respectfully submitted.
c. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.
The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred to approprl.ate committees, to-wit :
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By Mr. Mitchell-
A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lawrenceville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. McBride-
A bill to incorporate the town of Bremen! in the county of Haralson.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. McCurry. A bill to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county of Hart.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Short-
A bill to provide for compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Marion.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Key-
A. bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the town of Monticello, in the county of Jasper.
Referred to Committee on Temperance. By Mr. Bush-
A. bill to provide for transfer of misdemeanors in Miller county from the Superior to the County Court.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. SpenceA. bill to provide for appointment of a Judge of the
County Court of Mitchell county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. RichA bill to establish a Board of Commissioners for the
county of Paulding. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. ReddingA. bill to amend the charter of the town of Barnes-
ville. Referred to Committee on 8pecial Judiciary.
By Mr. EverettA bill to provide for drawing only one grand jury
for Polk county.

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Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Com-

missioners for Polk county.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Cannon-

.

A bill to prohibit the killing of deer and turkeys at

certain seasons in Rabun county.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Crittenden-

A bill to provide pay for tales jurors in Randolph

county.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Crittenden-



A bill to pay Dr. James B. Smith for attention on

certain small-pox cases.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Calvin-

A bill to extend the limits of the city of Augusta.

Referred to the Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Robbe-

A. bill to regulate the time for which the City Coun-

cil of .Augusta shall hold office.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

.Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a City Court

for the county of Richmond, so as to provide for pay-

ment of costs of Clerk and Sheriff.

Referred to Committee on General J ndiciary.

By Mr. Murray--

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of

Ellaville, in Schley county.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bills were introduced, read the first

time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee,

to-wit:



By Mr. McCurryA bill to carry into effect paragraph 8, section 1, ar-

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ticle 5 of the Constitution in refE-rence to vacancy in the office of Governor. By Mr. Watson-
A bill to amend section 3846 of the Code, in reference to witnesses before grand juries. By Mr. Atkinson-
A bill to confer upon Ordinaries jurisdiction to issue attachments against fraudulent debtors. By Mr. Lewis-
A bill to amend section 4500 of the Code, in reference to punishment of persons employing servant of another. By Mr. Redding-
A bill to protect primary elections of political parties.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Tucker, Peek, Toy, Murray, and Wilson of Sumter.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, July 11, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. McClelland, the Chaplain thereof. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Flynt, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of )esterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. 1 Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration the following Bills, which they. report back as incapable of consolidation, and recommend.that.they be: readthe first time; to-wit:

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A bill to change and regulate the school system in the county of Pierce.
Also, a bill to create a Board of Roads and Revenues in the county of Richmond.
Also, a bill to change the boundary lines of the 122d, 120th, 398th and 400th militia districts, in the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to provide compensation for managers of general, special and municipal elections, held in Hancock county.

Respectfully submitted. JOHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consioeration the following bills, which they report back to the House, 'Yith a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Ty Ty, in the county of Worth.
~Iso, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Marietta.

Also, the following bill, which they return to the House, with a recommendation that it do not pass, towit:

A bill to regulate the limiting of arguments of counsel in the Superior Courts.

Also, the following bill, which they return to the House with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the removal of all obstructions

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in the run of Mill Creek, in the county of Cherokee, State of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Temple, in Carroll county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in Hart county.
Also, a bill to amP-nd the acts incorporating the town of DeSoto, in the county of Floyd. ?
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Real and Personal Estate Company.
Also, a bill to extend the limits of the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to regulate the time for which the members of the City Council of the city of Augusta shall hold office.
Respectfully submitted. . LOFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to fix the_time for holding tho several Superior Courts of the Northeastern Circuit.

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Also, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to make liable for trespass and damage pers.ons living in stock law counties to those who do not reside in stock law counties.
Also, a bill to provide for compensation of Coroner's juries in this State.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Calhoun.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to amend section 3523 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill t~ authorizeandrequiretheClerksofthe Superior Court of this State to cancel the record of all paid mortgages. Also, a bill to alter and amend the garnishment laws of this State.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have bad under consideration the f0llowing bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that they do pass, towit:

A bill to regulate the official bond of the Treasurer of Fulton county, and to fix his salary.
Also, a bill to empower the Commissioners of Troup

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county to levy a.nd collect a.n additional tax for the support of paupers.
Also, a bill to provide against loss by fire of certain boob, the property of State, in the hands of county officials.

They have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide correct maps of the several counties

of this State.



The following biD, referred to them, they report back with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to extend to James A. Dailey the benefits of

an act to carry into effect paragmph 1, section 1, article '1 of the Constitution.

Respectfully submitted.



WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The call of the roll of counties for the introduction of newmatter, being the unfinished business of yesterday, .was resumed.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following b~ was introduced, and, witho11t being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,
to-wit:

By Mr...HawkesA bill to amend an act of February 17th, 1875,
in reference to the bridge across the Flint River at
Americus.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following hill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local a.nd Special Bills,
to-wit:

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105

By Mr. Hawkes.A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Ameri-
cus to receive and enforce appe1trance bonds from persons charged with violation of city ordinances, and to compel attendance of witnesses.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 1G3, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to extend the limits of the city of .Americus.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, an<;]., without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to provide for distribution of fines and forfei-
tures in Sumter County Court.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, ~ to-wit:

By Mr. Hawkes.A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of .Ameri-
cus to levy and collect a tax for the purpose of constructing water-works.

Mr. Harris, chairman on the part of the House of the joint committee to prepare a memorial on the death of the late Governor .Alexander H. Stephens, submitted the following report :

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memorial on the death of the late Governor Alexander H. Stephens, having had under consider&tion such subject, direct me to inform tbe House that the committee
will be i:eady to report on Saturday, the 14th instant,
immedia.tely after the reading of the Journal. I a.m also directed to report the following resolution to the House, with the recommendation that it be adopted:
Resol?JifJ, Tha.t this House will proceed on Sa.turday next, the 14th instant, immediately a.fter the rea.ding of the Journal, to rpceive a.nd consider the report of the joint committee appointed t9 prepare a memorial in honor ofthe late Governor Alex. H. Stephens.
On motion of Mr. Harris, the rules were suspended, and the resolution was taken up, read and agreed to.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 112, nays 0-the following hill was introduced, and, by a. two-thirds voteyeas 111, :ttays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. Pa.ttenA bi11 to create the office of Solicitor of the County
Cl1urt of Thomas county.

On motion of Mr. Crenshaw, the rules were sus, pended and the following resolution, heretofore intro-
duced, was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionFor the appointment of a joint CO!fimittee to investi-
gate the Department of Agriculture. The Speaker appointed the following committee on
the part of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Crenlhaw, chairma.n; Pa.yne, Hoge, Zachry,
Barksdale of Lincoln. The following bill was introduced, read the first time
and referred to the Committee on Temper&nce, to-wit:
By Mr. WhatleyA bill to prohibit the sale of vinous and intoxicating
liquors OJ! any public or na.tional holiday.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 119, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 102, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the J udiciarv, to-wit:
By Mr. KimseyA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within one mile of Mount Pleasant Church, White county.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

ByMr. WoodA bill to authorize the county of Walker to use State
tax of 1883 for the building of a court-house.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Sp~cial Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Hudson, of WebsterA bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code, in refer-
ence to foreclosure of mortgage before Justices of the Peace.
Also, a bill to amend section 279 of the Code, as to . qualifications of Judge of the County Courts.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Ford withdrew House bill No. 220.
On motion of Mr. Kimsey, the rules were suspended and the following bill was taken up and rE>ad the second time, to- wit :

A bill to fix the times of holding the Superior Courts of the Northeastern Circuit.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

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By Mr. FiteA bill to prohibit the ale of intoxicating liqn.ol'l in
Bartow county.

On motion of Mr. Geer, the rules were suspended and the following bill was taken up and read the second time, to. wit :

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Calhoun county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 108, nays 0-- the follow-
ing bUl was introducecl, and, without being read, re-
ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,
to-wit~

By Mr. Moore, of TaliaferroA bill to amend the charter of the town of Crawford-
ville.

On motion of Mr. Robbe, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was taken up and read the second time, to-wit:

A r~solutionAnthorizing a subscription to five hundred copies of
the History of Georgia by Chas. C. Jones.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bUl was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 112, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the J udioiary1 to-wit :
By Mr. CrumbleyA bill to exempt Dr. 0. 0. Willis from operation of
a penal act to regulate the practica of medicine.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Humber-
A bill to authorize the Governor to insure the public buildings of the State.

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By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Gordon withdrew House bill No. 544.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 114, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Key, of JasperA bill to repeal the General County Court act, so far
as relates to the county of Jasper.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 108, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds voteyeas 98, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. HeadA bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer for
the county of Monroe.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. royA bill to levy tax on pistols.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 114, nays 0-the following bill was introducea, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 113, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Russell, of DecaturA bill to empower the Commissioners of Decatur
county to levy and collect a tax to pay off indebtedness of said county.

Mr. Bishop moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up for consideration a resolution pro-

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viding against the introduction of new matter in the Honse after the 20th inst
The motion did not -prevail. The following bill was introdn~ed, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Counties and County Lines, to-wit:

By Mr. StallingsA. bill to amend section 508 (o) of the Code, in refer
ence to change of county lines.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA. bill to amend section 3893 of the Code, in rerference
to taking of depo8itions. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA. bill to amend section 1317 of the Code, as to pay
and mileage of the Secretary of the Electoral College. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA. bill to amend section 4079 of the Code, so as to al-
low paupers affidavit to distress warrants. Referred to Special Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Drewry.A. bill to amend the charter of Griffin, in reference to
establishment of a City Court. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA. bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court
of Sumter county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to submit to voters of Sumter county the issuing of bonds to build a. court-house.
Referred to Committee on Finance. By Mr. McCants-
A bill to amend an act incorpomting the town of Reynolds, in the county of Taylor.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Jones, of Twiggs-
A bill to regulate the sale ofliquor in Twiggsconnty. Referred to Committee on Temperance. By Mr. McKinneyA bill to repeal an aot to fix compensa.tion of Treasurer of Upson county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. McKinnP.yA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county, so as to provide for election of Mayor and Council. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. PringleA bill to drovide for but one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Washington county. Referred to Committee on Specia.I Judicia.ry. By Mr. Wright, of WashingtonA bill to define and punish trespass on land in Washington county. Referred to Committee on Specia.l Judicia.ry. By :Mr. FordA bill to repeal an act to create a. Board of Commissioners for Worth county. Referred to Committee on Specia.l Jndicia.ry. By Mr. Smith, of Wilkinsdn-:A bill to incorporatethe Irwinton Railroad Company. Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. PeekA bill to provide compensation of managers of elections in Hancock county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. RobbeA bill to change the boundary lines of the 122d,
120th, 398th and 400tli militia districts of Richmond county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Calvin-
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Richmond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Sweat, of Pierce-
A bill to regulate the school system of Pierce county. Referred to Committee on Education. By Mr. DartA bill to incorporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company. Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. DartA bill to incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha Rivers Canal Company. Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Hoge-A bill to authorize Commissioners of Fulton county to appoint Tax Assessors in said county. Referred to C~mmittee on Finance. By Mr. Rice-A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in two miles of the Methodist Episcopal Church at East Point, Fulton county. Referred to Committee on Temperance. By Mr. Brooks, of FloydA bill to incorporate the town of East Rome. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. FosterA bill to prohibit the retail of intoxicating liquor in Floyd county outside of the city of Rome. Referred to Committee on Temperance. By Mr. PaulkA bill to amend an act to fix the amount of license

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for selling intoxicating liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By .Mr. BrinsonA bill to amend section 3647 of the Code, in reference
to legal advertisements. By Mr. McCants-
A bill to change the times of holding the Superior Courts of Taylor county. By Mr. Crenshaw:-
A bill to amend section 282 of the Code, in reference to jurisdiction of County Courts. ByMr. Wood-
A bill to amend section 4749 of the Code, in reference to bond for good behavior. By Mr. Wright, of Washington-
A bill to amend section 2484 of the Code as to distribution of estates, so as to make mothers' share equally with brothers and sisters. By Mr. Reese. A bill to amend section 4163 of the Code, as to trial of illegalities in Justice Courts. By Mr. Fite-
A bill to authorize the attendance of Constables at the sittings of Masters an4 Auditors.

Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionFor the appointment of a joint committee to inquire
what can oe done towards relieving and curing the
partially blind and partially deaf and dumb in our
asylums.
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:Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Co~mittee on Temper a.noe, submitted. the following report :

Mr. EJpeaker:
The Committee on Tempera.noe ha.ve ha.d under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :
A bill to prevent the evils of intemperance, a.nd to
a.dopt a. genera.l. local option law for the State, a.nd for other purposes.
Also, a. bill to-e it unlawful to wholesale, retail or barter spirituous liquors in Monticello, and in the connty of Jasper, without complying with couditions therein named, etc., which they recommend do pass.

Legal proofs of the foregoing bill were examined and fonnd correct.
Respectfully submitted. 0. R. PRmGLE1 Chairman.
The Speaker appointed the following committee to visit the University at Athens, and attend the commencement exercises, under the resolution authorizing such committee, to-wit :
Messrs. Rountree, Chairman; Bartlett, Ga.ry,Wood,. Oa.rter, Mcintosh, Jenkins, McRae, Brewster, Patten, Stapleton and Grimth.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Ford, Withrow and Patten.
The hour ofadjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the Rouse adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, July 12, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called tu order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. W. D. Heath.

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On motion of Mr. Chancey, the call of the roll was . dispensed with.
Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read apd confirmed. Mr. James, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committ-ee on the Special Judiciary have bad under consideration the folJowing bills, which they return to the House with a recommendation that they do pass, to- wit :

A bill to prohibit fishing on lots of land Nos. 249, 231, 233, 348, 98, 97, 114, 94, 95, 263,264 and 265, all in the 16th district of Dodge county, and 302, in the 13th district of Dodge county.
..Also, a bill to incorporate the town ofBremen, in the county of Haralson.
Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of a County Judge for the county of Mitchell.
Also, a bill to provide a special lien upon crops in favor of transferees of debts for rent, for their foreclosure.

Also, the following bill, which ~hey return with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to make it the duty of all public officers of this State to annually make an inventory of all the public business in~their charge.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend 3974 (b) section of the Code of 1882.

Respectfully submitted.
J. S. JAMEs, Chairman protem.

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On motion of .Mr. Geer, the rules were suspended and thA following bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 110, nays 0-and was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate, to-wit :

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Calhoun in the Albany Circuit.
By consent of the House, Mr. Foster ~ithdrew House bill No. 303.
The call of' the roll of counties being the unfinished business of yesterday, was resumed, and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to amend the Constitution, so as to create the
office of Lieutenant Governor. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. TeasleyA bill to amend paragraph 2d Qf section 4157 of the
Code as to juries in Justice Courts. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 107, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA bill to amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of
the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and refened to the Committee on Uorporations, to-wit:

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By Mr. FalligantA bill to amend an act to empower chairman of
Board of Commissioners of Mcintosh county, as Mayor of Darien, to fine delinquent street hands.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-

yeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the

Committee on Corporations, to-wit:



By Mr. OwensA bill to incorporate the Lighterage and Transfer
Company of Savannah. By Mr. Owens-
A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.
This bill was introduced by a two-thirds vote--yeas 108, nays 0-and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0..,.--read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Mr. Hulsey introduced the following resolution, which was read and agreed to under a suspension of the rules and ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate, to-wit :

A resolutionThat one member each from the House and Senate be
added to the committee to procure a portrait of the late Ron. Benjamin H. Hill.

The Speaker appointed Mr. Key, of Jasper, as the additional member of the committee on the part of the House.
Mr. Calvi,n, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Education have had under con-

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sideration the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to put a tax on dogs for educational purposes.

Also, a bill which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to facilitate the collection of the poll tax, and increase the public school fund of this State.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Mcintosh, chairmanpro tem. of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have considered the following bill, and instructed me to report the same to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to require railr.oad companies of this State to return their property for taxation by the counties of the State, and to prescribe the mode of making such retUJ"ns, and for other purposes connected therewith.

Respectfully submitted. H. M. MciNTOSH, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

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A bill to amend an act to apportion the road hands in Emanuel and Johnson counties.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that the introducer be allowed to with draw, to-wit:

A bill to provide for constructing a road from Clayton, in Rabun, to Hiawassee, in the county of Towns.
Respectfully submitted. P. B. RusSELL, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to prescribe the costs of cases in the Supreme Court of this State.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend the Constitution of this State in regard to the introduction of local-and special bills.

Also, the following bill, which they, at the request of the introducer, recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to require certain persons exempt from jury duty to serve on felony cases in the Superior Courts.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Finance have had under consider-

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ation the following resolution, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A resolutiott-To providefor supplying Notaries Public with Codes.

Respectfully submitted.
Wx. A. LI'l'TI.E, Chairman.

The following bill was introduct>d, read the first time a.nd referred to the Committee on Temperance, to wit:

By :Mr. Carroll-

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors

within three lniles of any church or academy in this

State.



The following bill was introduced, read the first time
and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit :

By Mr. CoxA bill to require the owners of stock in Burke county
to keep the same on their own premises.

This bill was introduced by a two-thirds vote-yeas
104. nays 0---and referred, as stated, by a two-thirds
vote-yeas 105, nays 0. By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the follow-
ing bill was introduced, and, without .being read, re-
ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,
to-wit:

By :Mr. O&mpA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Campbell. .

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the followin bill WliLS introduced, and, without being read, re-

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ferred to the Committee on Local and Spe'cial Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Jones, of BartowA bill to empower the Commissioners of Bartow
ctlunty to grant owners of la.nd on large atreamsin said county the right to erect gates across roads.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to tlie Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Jones, of BartowA bill to amend an act to incorporate the city of Car-
tersville as to number of Aldermen, and to compensate the Mayor and .Aldermen.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. Carter, of ApplingA bill to require clerks at elections to be sworn, and
to provide for their compensation.
.Also, a bill for the purchase of certain Supreme Court Reports for the county of Appling. By Mr. Little-
A bill to supplythedefioiancyin the contingent fund. Also, a bill to pay 0. F. Orisp balance of salary as J n.dge of Southwestern Circuit. A bill to refund taxes illegally oolleated from the , Security Life Insurance Company. By Mr. Rice.Also, a bill to refund taxes filegally collected from the Southern Mutual Life Insurance Oo~pany.

On motion of Mr. Jordan, the rnles were suspended and the following resolution, heretofore introduced,was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

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A resolutionFor the appointment of a joint committee to inquire
and report what mm be done for the cure or relief of the partially blind and deaf and dumb in the asylum of the State.

The Spmr.ker announced the following s.s the committee on the part of the House: Messrs. Jordan, Mobley, Perkins, Drewry, Geer and Beauchamp.
The following bills were introduced,read the first time and referred, s.s hereinafter named, towit:

By Mr. LoftonA bill to amend the law in reference to record of pa
pers, and use of same as evidence. . Referred to the General Judiciary Committee.
By Mr. ShippA bill to repeal the last three lines of section 279 of
the Code, as to a.ppointment of J udgea of County Courb.

The following bllls, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolida tion, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit :

By Mr. CarterA bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commis-
sioners for the county of Applibg. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. CarterA bill to prevent hunting on certain lands in Ap
piing county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 89, nays 0--read the first time and referred
to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :

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By Mr. RiceA bill to incorporate the Fulton County Street Rail-
road Company.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
By Mr. FosterA bill to provide for boards of equalization of taxes
in the militia districts of the State.

By leave of the House, Mr. Eason withdrew House bill No. 458.
Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Banks have had under consideration th.e following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, the proper proofs as required by law having been examined and found correct, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Capital Bank of Macon, Ga., approved August 24, 1872.

Respectfully. submitted. R. C. HuMBER, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, sub:tnitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lawrenceville.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of Rock Mart, Polk county.

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Also, the following bill, which they return to the House with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, Butts county.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Graysville, in Catoosa county.
Respectfully submitted. W . .A. LOFTON, Chairman.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration the following bills, which they find incapable of being consolidated with any other local bill or bills now in their possession, and herewith report the same back to the House with a recommendation that they be read the first time, and referred to their appropriate committees, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in Taylor county.
Also, a bill to regulatP. the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Appling.

'l'.HUIW>A.Y1 JULY 12, 1883.

Also, a. bill to submit to the voters of Butts oounty

thA question of prohibition.

Also, a. bill to submit to the voters of Hancock coun-

ty the question of the abolition or retentiou of the

County Court of said county.

Also, a. bill to prohibit the S&leofintoxioa.tingliquors

in the county of Meriwether.

,

Also, a. bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of

the city of. Americus to rece_ive bonds in certain crimi-

nal cases.

Also, a. bill to amend an act to ratify and confirm the

action of the Mayor a.nd Council of the city of Amerioua

in building a bridge across the Flint River, and to pro-

vide an &ssessment, etc.



Also, a. bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of

the city of Amf!ricus to levy and collect a tax for water-

wolks, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for the distribution of fines and

forfeitures in the County Court of SumtE>r oount.y.

Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city

of Americus, etc.

Also, a bill to amend the chlirterofthe town of Craw-

. fordville, eto.

Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a. County Court

for Jasper county.

'l'he committee have also had under considt>ration the following local bills, whiob they have consolida.ted and herewith report to the Honse, and recommend that the consolidated bills be read in lien of the original bills the first time and referJ:ed to the appropriate oommittees, to-wit :

A bill in lieu of Honse bills 415, 452, 474. Also, a bill for the rtilief of Drs. J. R. Parker and Francis:M. Payne, ofRartconnty, to exempt them from an a.ct to regulllte the p.ra.ctice of mwicine. Also, a. bill to authorize Moses W. 'l'ison, of Worth county, to practice medicine, etc.

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Also, a bill to authorize Jas. W. Hall, of the county of Taylor, to practice medicine.
Also, a consolidated bill in lieu of House bills Nos. 568, 567, 479 and 350.
Also, a bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, hogs, sheep and stock of every description from running,at large on the lands of another in in the county of Cobb.
Also, a bill to require the owners of horses, mules, hogs, sheep and cows, to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in Jasper county.
Also, a bill to require the owners of mules, hogs, sheep and cows, to keep the same from running at large on the lands of another in Hancock county.
Also, a bill to require the owners of horses, mules, hogs, sheep and cows, to keep the sa me from running at large on the land of another in Greene county.

Also, a consolidated bill in lieu of House bills 357 and 433, to- wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Glascock county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Paulding county.

Also, a consolidated bill in lieu of House bills 516 and 423, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Mitchell after submitting the same to the voters of said county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Pike, after submitting the same to the voters of said county.

Respectfully submitted. JoHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

Mr. Humber, chairman on the par~ of the House of

TRtrltSDAY, JtrLY 11, 1889.
thejointcommittee to prepare a memorial on the death of the late Senator B. H. Hill, submitted the following report:
Mr. Sprmk :
The jpint committee appointed to prepare a suitable memorial on the death of the late Senator Hill, have had under consideration such subject, and direct me to inform the House that the committee will be ready to report on Saturday, the 28th inst., at half-past nine o'clock a. m.
I am also directed to report the following resolution to the House, with the recommend&tion that it be adopted:
ResoZfJeil, That this House will proceed on Saturday the 28th inst., at half-past nine o'clock a.m., to receive and considerthe reportof thejointcummitteeappointed to prepare a. memorial in honor of the la~ SE'nator B. H. Hill.
Respectfully &ubmitted. R. C. HtrMBER, Chairman.
On motion ofMr. Humber, therulesweresuspended and the resolution was read and agreed to.
The next business in order was the reading ofHouse bills the third time.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proofs of the publication of notices reqoired by l~tw were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional m~ority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorparate the :a<>me and Decatur Railroad Company.
On motion of Mr. Reese, the following bill for a third reading was made the apecial order of Thursday next, immediately after the r~ading of the Journal, to-wit:

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.A bill to require ra.ilroad companies to return their
.property for ta.ntion by the counties of this State
The following bill wa.s read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill to promote the science and practice of medi~ cine.

On the passage of the bill tbe yeas were 17 and .the

nays 92.

So the bill WllS lost.

The House then resolved itself into a Committee of

the Whole Honse: Mr. Peek in the. chair.

Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole

House, submitted the following report :



Mr. Speaker :
The committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following joint resolution, which they din ct me as their chairman to report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

.A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars
to purchase certain books for MoDufB.e county.

Upon the question of the passa,ge of the resolution. the yeas and nays were required to be recorded, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander,
Alsa.brook, Atkinson, A:vary, Awbry,
Barksdale of Lincoln,
Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner,
Brewer,

&ge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,
James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan,

Peek,
Pendleton,
Parkins, Frmitor,
Banldn, Bay of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine,
::mReeeas.e,

Brewster, Dr07les, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carroll,
Carter,
Cannon,
Carithers, Ohanoey, Onmahaw,
Crittenden,
Crumbley,
Courson, D&vis,
'Dawson,
Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree,
Eason,
Everett,
Falligant, Fite,
li'IJnt,
Fnnl,
Foster, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin,
Graham, Gray,
Gordon,
Griffith, Hawkes,
Harrill, Head,

lohnsnn of :Holmis, lohnson of Lee, lanes of Ba.rtow, lanes of DeXalh, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twigs,
Julian, Key,
Kimsey,
Lewis,
Uttle, Lofton, Lope, Lou, Maddox, Mason, MoRae, MeX8.1, MeOant.s,
McBri4,e, McCurry,
McKinney,
McDonough,
Mcintosh, Mc:Bl''B.11Q', MeGrepr,
McWhorter,
Mitehell, :Kobler,
Mcmr.e of IlancoDic,
Moore of i'Blia.ferro, Morrow,
MuU8.11 Osborn,
Owens,
Park, Paulk of Berrien,
Paulk of Coft'ee,
P8.1ne,

Those not voting are Messr~.-
Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brinson, Oalvin, Cox,
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Rich of Pauldins',

Rich of WBfllllt

Robbe,

Robins,

Robertson,

Russell of Ola.rke,

Russell of Decatur,

Shipp,

Silman,

Short,

Spence,

Spengler,

Smith of Br,yBD,

Smith of WilJdzmon,

Stallings,

Stapleton,

Studdard,

Sutton,

Sweat of Olinek,

Sweat of Pierce.

Tate,

Tuasley,

Waldroop,

..

Watson,

Watts,

Wilder,

Wilson of BulJ.oak,

Wilson of Sumter,

Wilson of Meintoah,

Wisdom,

Withrow,

Witcher,

Whatley,

Wolfe,

Wood,

Wright of Floyd,

Wright of Washington,

Young,

Zachry.

Simmons, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Wimberley,

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Dart, Daniel, Deaton,

Pringle, Rountree,
Sin~uetield,

Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 150. Not voting 24. Mr. Bush voting in the negative.

So the resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, and on motion, the rules were suspended and the resolution was read and agreed to, to-.wit :

A resolutionInviting Col. Richard Malcolm Johnston to address
the General Assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives, on Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock, upon the life and character of our late lamented Governo r, Alexander H. Stephens.
On motion of Mr; Jordan, the following bill, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as a consolidation of House bills Nos. 568, 567, 479 and 350, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

A bill to require owners of stock and cattle to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the counties of Cobb, Greene, Jasper and Hancock, in this State, and to define the rights and liabilities of owners thereof, and of persons damaged..

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 1, to-wit :

A bill to punish willful trespass upon the lands of another, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 105, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amE;nd section 4527 of the Code, by striking out the words, '' except horseman's pistol.''

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4565 of the Code, in reference to retailing spirits without license.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of tile committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 95, nays 11, to-wit :

A bill to make more effective section 1409 of the Code, said section being an act to regulate the practice of medicine.

On motion of Mr. Jordan, the following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, towit:

A bill to amend section 1419 of the Code.

The following bill was read the third time, the report o{ the committee was not agreed to, and the bill was lost by a vote of yeas 1, nays 98, to-wit :

A bill to exempt members of County Boards of Education from militia and jury duty.

Pending the consideration of a bill to amend section 4083 of the Code, so as to allow tenants to file pauper's affidavits in cases of distress warrants, the hour of adjournment arrived.

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Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Thompson, Middlebrooks, Smith _of Bryan, Ray of Crawford, Bishop, Barksdale of Lincoln, Logue, Sinquefield and Rountree.
The hour of adjournment having arrive$!, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,

Friday, July 13, 1883.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called

to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by

Rev. J. J. Kimsey, member oftheHousefrom the coun-

ty of White.



On motion of Mr. Redding, the call of the roll was

.dispensed with.

Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported

the Journal of }esterday examined and approved.

Mr. Everett gave notice of a motion to reconsider.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Everett moved to reconsider so much of the Jour-

nal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House

on-

A bill to exempt members of County Boards of Education from jury, road and militia duty.

The motion to reconsider prevailed. On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, three hundred copies of substitute for a bill to authorize pleading and proving failure of consideration of notes given for~com mercial fertilizers, were ordered printed for the use of the House. The House then proceeded with the further consideration of-

A bill to amend section 4083 of the Code so as to allow

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tenants to interpose pa.uper aflid&vits ag&inst levy of diltress wa.rrants.

On motion of Mr. Redding, the bill was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary.
Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Bailroa.ds have considered the fol-

lowing bill, and instructed me to report the same to

the Honse, with the recommendation that it do pass,

to-wit:

.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the S&vannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Comp&uy.

Also, the following bill, w1:tich they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to make all railroad companies in this State liable for overcharges, etc.
Respectfully submitted. W. R. B..uam, Ohairma.n.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under oonsideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balance of salary dne him as Jndge of the Southwestern Circuit for the years 1879 and 1880.

They have also had under consideration the follow-

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ing bill, which they report back with the recommendation that the same do pass, by subsiitute, to-wit:
A bill to pay James B. Palmer $79.90, excess paid into the Treasury of Georgia, arising from sale of wild lot of land No. 393, in the 9th district of Mitchell county.

They have also had under consid.,>,ration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A resolutionAppropriating $500, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to purchase certain Supreme Court Reports for the county of Dodge.

They have also had unaer consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to appropriate the sum of two thousand nine hundred and seventy-five dollars for the payment of balance due by the State to Hon. Thomas L. Sneed for professional services rendered the State as attorney-atlaw.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the intruductiou of new matter.
On call of the roll the following bills were introd need, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit :

By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to reclaim and care for the neglected graves
of the Confederate soldiers. Referred to C~mmittee on Finance.

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By Mr. Jones, of BartowA bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of the county
of Bartow, for injuries received as engineer of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Referred t9 Committee on Finance. By Mr. Bartlett-
A bill to repeal an act to amend 4149 of the Code, in reference to equity practice.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. ProctorA bill to authorize the Commissioners of Camden
county to order the payment to county officers of such sums as may be recommended by the grand jury.

By a two-thirds vote-'--yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. OwensA bill to increase the appropriation for drainage of
Chatham county under act of February 28, 1877.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced., and by a two-thirds voteyeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to- wit :

By Mr. IrwinA bill to amend the charter of the town of Roswell,
in the county of Cobb.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

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By Mr. Sweat, of ClinchA bill to provide that property owned by railroads
and not used in their ordinary business, shall be taxable by the counties and municipal corporations in which such property is sitaated.
Referred to Committee on Railroads. By Mr. Ray, of Coweta-
A bill to amend section 2314 of the Code, in reference to executed and executory trusts.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to- wit :

By Mr. BishopA bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the
county of Dawson.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consic1eration the following bills, which they report back to the House, with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to enable the County Commissioners of

Dougherty county to issue bonds for the purpose of

purchasing or building. a bridge over the Flint River.

Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of

Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Polk county.

Also, a bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of

Roads and Revenues for the county of Paulding.

Also, a bill to provide for the drawing of only one

grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Polk

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Also, a bill to provide compensation for all managers of general, special and municipal elections held in Oconee county.
Also, a bill to pay tales jurors in the county of Randolph.

Also, the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend the charter of the town of Tallapoosa.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment to the Sheriff of Early county his insolvent costs out of the treasury of said county.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 326 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the pay of grand and petit jurors and Bailiffs for the county of Early.
Also, a bill to compel the Judge of the Superior Court of Miller county to transfer all criminal cases less than felonies to the County Court of said county.

Also, the following bill, which they return wi:th a recommendation that it be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the County Commissioners of Henry county to pay over certain moneys to David Knott, Treasurer of said court.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Harris, chairman on the part of the House of

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the joint committee on redistricting the State, submitted the following report :

Mr. Sptder:
The special joint ~ommittee on redistricting the State into Congressional Districts, having had underconsidenition the matter aforesaid, beg leave to submit the following repqrt :

The committee herewith report back to their respec-

tive houses a bill to be entitled an act to apportion

and divide the State of Georgia into ten Oongrer,sional District~, in conformity with the act of OongNsl!, ap-

proved February 25, 1881, which they recommend do

pass, and that five hundred copies of the same be

printed for the n.Be of the General Assembly.

The committee a.lso report back certain bills referred

to them upon the subject, with the recommendation

that the introducers be allowed to withdraw the same.

Respectfully aubmitted.

N. E. HARRIS,

Chairman on pa.rt of Honse.

On motion of Mr. Ha.rris, the rules were suspended and the bill reported by the joint committee for redistricting the State was read the firlt time1 a.nd, together with thereportofthe committee, was laid on the table, and three hun~red copies of the bill were ordered
printed for the use of the Honae.

The following joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Mcintosh, read the first time and ordered engrossed, to-wit :

A resolution-
To a.ppropria.te eighty-four dolla.rs a.nd forty-eight
cents to pay the Early County News for advertising
wild land tax sales.

The following resolution wu introduced by Mr.

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James, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to- wit :

A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred andseventy-five dollars
to purchase certain books for Douglas county.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liqnors and intoxicating bitters in the county of' Rockdale, etc.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to.wit:

A bill to amend an act to fix the license for selling, or vending spirituous liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling, so far as relates to the county of Coffee, etc.

The legal proofs of the notices, as required by law, were examined and found correct in each of the foregoing bills.

Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionInstructing the Clerk of the House to procure a map
designating the new Congressional Districts, as reported by the committee, for the use of the House.

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The following bills were read the first time, and referrecL as hereinafter stated, to-wit :

By Mr. FosterA bill to declare itinerant selling agents of nurseries
not located in this State, to be peddlers or itinerant traders.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. Foster-
A, bill to prevent landlords and ..tenants from carrying away frolh rented premises crops raised thereon without accounting for the same.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. By Mr. Hoge-
A bill to pay Cbarles P. McCalla for servioes "'ndered the State.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration the following bills, which they find incapable of being consolidated with any other local bill or bills now in their poss~ssion, and herewith report the same book to the House with a recommendation that, they be read the first time, and referred to their ap_propriate committees, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Campbe1l, and to define the term of intoxicating liquors, as used in this act, etc.
Also, n bill to amend an act incorporating the city of Cutersville, in Bartow county.
Also, a bill to authorize the County Com missioners of Bartow county to ((ive to owners of land on the Etowah, and other large streams in said county, privilege to erect gates acrosa the public and private ways, etc.

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Your committee have also had under consideration certain bills, which they find capable of consolidation, and offer in lieu thereof a consolidated bill, which they recommend be read the first time and referred to the proper committee, to-wit :

A consolidated bill in lieu of House bills Nos. 394, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488 and 559, as follows :

A bill to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors within one mile of the Baptist Church, in the town of Big Shanty, in Cobb county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liqnurs within three miles of Porter Manufacturing Company's Works, in Habersham county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Friendship Baptist Church, in the middle ninth district of Meriwether county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Ebenezer Methodist Church, in Meriwether county.
Also, a bill to prohibit thP sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of the following churches, to-wit: County Line Western, in Heard county, and Canaan and Midway, in the county of Troup.
Also, a bill-to :prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Bush Arbor Baptist Church, the Vans Valley Methodist Church, the Livingstone Methodist Church, the Mountain Spring Methodist, in Floyd county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Rehoboth Baptist Church, ou the line of Terrel and Randolph counties, in this State.

Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

The undersigned member of the Committee on Local and Special Bills, submits the following minority re-

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port to the majority report, submitted this day, so far as the same relates to House bills Nos. 394, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488, 559, and objects to the consolidated bill being read in lieu therefor, upon the ground that the title of said consolidated bill refers to more than one subject matter, and is therefore unconstitutional, and moves the following report b~ adopted in lieu of said majority report :

Mr. Speaker :
The undersigned member of the Committee on Local and Special Bills has bad under consideration the following bills, which he finds incapable of being consolidated with any other bill now in the possession of the committee, and recommends that they be read the first time and referred to their proper committees, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the sall3 of intoxicating liquors within one mile of the Baptist Church, in the town of Big Shanty, in Cobb county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale ofintoxicating liquors within three miles of Porter Mimufacturing Company's Works, in Habersham county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Friendship Baptist Church, in the middle ninth district of Meriwether county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Ebenezer Methodist Church, in Meriwether county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of the following churches, to-wit: County Line Western, in l!eard county, and Canaan and Midway, in the county of Troup.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Bush Arbor Baptist Church, the Vans Valley Methouh;t Church, the Livingstone Methodist Church, the Mr_mntain Spring Methodist, in Floyd county.

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Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Rehoboth Baptist Church, on the line of Terrel and Randolph C()unties, in this State.

Respectfully submitted.

T. A. ATKINSON.

The following resolution was introduced, and the rules being suspended, the same was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat the majority and minority reports, this day sub-
mitted from the Committee on Local and Special Bills, so far as the same relates to the reading of the consolidated bill in lieu of House bills Nos. 394, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488 and 559, be made the special order for Monday morning next, immediately after the reading of the Journal.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 106, nays 0- the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. DartA bill to prevent the running at large of hogs on the
Island of St. Simons.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 102, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Uorporations, to-wit:

By Mr. HulseyA bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for
the city of Atlanta, approved February-28! 1874, and to grant additional powers to the Mayor and General Council.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays. 0-the follow-

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ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Davis, of HabershamA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of '
Clarksville, in the county of Habersham.

The following r~solution was introduced by Mr. Jordan, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing payment to parties entitled thereto of
excess paid into treasury on account of wild land sales, over and above amount due for taxes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following 'bill was introduced, and, without being read, refened to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. SilmanA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within two miles of Pentecost Church, in Jackson county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the J udiciarv, to-wit:

By Mr. Silman-

.A. bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of Jailors in the

counties of Banks and Jackson, as far as relates to the

county of Jackson.



By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

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By Mr. SilmanA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the 242d district, G. M., of Jackson county.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the Committee on Wild Lands, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Wild Lands have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, which they instruct me to report back to the Honse, with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute, to wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the keeping of a record, in each county of this State, of the wild lands lying and b~ing therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxes in this State, approved September 28, 1881.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they instruct me to report back to the Honse with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act entitled an act to provide for the keeping of a record, in each county in this State, of the wild lands lying and being therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State, approved September
28, 1881. Respectfully submitted. J. L. SWEAT, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under con-
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sideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon. Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Gate City Street Railroad Company. Also, a bill to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad Company. Also, bill to incorporate the Savannah Literage and Transfer Company. Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

By Mr. YoungA bill to be entitled an act changing the road laws
of the State: in so far as they relate to Irwin county, in this State.

Respectfully submitted. R. B. RusSELL, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0--the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committ~e on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. WolfeA bill to authorize the county of Laurens to build a

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bridge across the Oconee River, and to levy a tax to pay for the same.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :
By Mr. Wolfe- A bill to incorporate the town of Dublin, in the
county of Laurens.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 103, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

ByMr. HeadA bill to amend an act to change and amend an act
to prohibit the sale of liquors in Monroe co1.1nty.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. GriffithA bill to att1end section 4527 of the Code, as to carry-
ing concealed weapons, so as to except therefrom certain officers oflaw.
Also, a bill to compensate Sheriffs for services in County Courts in certain cases.

By a two-thirds vote-:-yeas 98, nays 0-the follow-
ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit.:

By Mr. TateA bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in the coun-
ty of Pickens.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, 1e-.

ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,

to-wit:



By Mr. TateA bill to consolidate the offices of Clerk of the Supe-
rior Court and County Treasurer of the county of Pickens.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, re ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. TateA bHl to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in
the county of Pickens.

The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit :

By Mr. Carter-

A bill to fix the license for selling intoxicating liq110rs

in Appling county at ten thousand dollars.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary;

By Mr. Walthall-

A bill to submit to the voters of Butts county the

question of prohibition.

Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Jordan-

A bill to submit to the voters of Hancock county the

question of continuation or abolition of the County

Court of said county.



Referred to the General Judiciary Committee.

By Mr. Key, of' Jasper-

A bill to repeal an act creating County Courts, so far

as relates to the county of Jasper.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. AtkjnsonA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Meriwether. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Jones of Bartow, McBride, Jenkins of Putnam, McRae, Young, Brinson, Foster, Jones of Twiggs, Studdard, Pendleton, Spence, Si~man, Bonner, WISdom, Robertson, Jones of Elbert, Everett, .Atkinson, Ta.te, Teasley, Hudson of Webster, Whatley, Ritch, Julian, Witcher, Humber, McvVhorter, vVright of Washington, Me Gregor, Mitchell, Griffith, Osborn, Robbe and Gary.
The hour ofadJournment having a.rri.ved, the Speaker deolared the Rouse adjourned until 9 o' olook to-morrow morning.

.ATLA.NTA, GEOBGU,
Saturday, July 14, 188B. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was milled to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Henry Quigg, of Conyers. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Jou.rna.ls, reported the Journal of)esterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Leave of absence was g1anted to Messrs. Carithers and Crittenden. This day having been set apart forreceivingandoonsidering the report of the joint committee appointed to prepare a memorial in honor of the late Governor Alexander H. Stephens, Mr. Harris, chairman of the joint committee on the part of the House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Bpsaker:
The committee appointed to prepare a memorial of

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the l&te Governor of Georgia, beg leave to make the following report :

The Great Reaper has been in our midst. His resistless onslaught respects n&ither age nor sex, good nor bad, rich nor poor, high nor low. Nohovelorpalwe, place, position or person are beyond the reach of his remorseless grasp. He has just cut down our matchless genius Benjamin H. Hill, and now he has laid his icy hand upon one on whose head Georgiahadjustplaced her highest civic crown.
.Alexander H&milton Stephens, our great Governor, will come and go out before us no more forever. His earthly pilgrimage and he has gone to join

"The innumerable caravan which moves To that IDJSterious re&lm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of de:i.th."
In preparing s, tribute to his memory, we are at a loss where to begin or where to end. His career was soremarkable, his public services so great and numerous, his mental and moral characteristics so wonderful and many sided that we can only refer to them; but his life was such an open book that only this is neceSBry.
Born, reared and educated on the soil of Georgia, he entered public life in 1836 u a member of the Legislature, and from that time to the end of his life-a period of nearly half s, century-he wu almost without interruption in the service of the State and country. Whether as a member of the Legislature, a member of Congress of the United States or of the Confederate States, a member of numerous conventions, or in the exalted position of Vice-President of the Southern Confederacy, he displayed abilities which placed him in the front rank of statesmanship, and make him the aoknowledged peer ofany ofthat splendid galaxy ofgreat Southern statesmen, whose towering intellect and matchless powers, controlled the political aifairs of the Union in the golden time before the war. 'l'he dis-

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tinguished characteristics of Mr. Stephens as a statesman were his love of liberty and hatred of oppression. While he had the most tender compassion for the infirmaties of our common humanities, he loved justicA ardently and hated iniquity, oppression and wrong, and denounced the oppressor with hunest indignation.
Mr. Stephens possessed more versatility of talent than any statesman of our day. Few men achieve success in more than one line of intellectual pursuits; but he was an exception to the general rule. He was not only a great lawyer, orator and statesman, but reached a very high eminence as a writer and historian. His mind was wond.erfully disciplined and equipped for mental work. The integrity of Mr. Stephens was incorruptible and unapproachable. Passing during his long public career through many periods of corruption jn high places, his record is without a stain.
It. has been said of W m. Pitt, the younger, one of the great commoners of England, that the best eulogy that could be pronounced upon him was that he lived and died a poor man. \Ve are proud to he able to say the same of our great commoner. Like Pitt, too, Mr. Stephens never married. His country was wife and children to him, and with a more than oriental devotion he loved her and worshipped at her shrine.
But after all, the peculiar feature of Mr. Stephens' character, and that which will endear him to his people forever, was his boundless benevolence and charity.
When we consider that his mortal frame was so wasted, worn and withered by disease, that for about half his life he lived an almost living death, it would be incredible that he should have done so much to aid others were there not thousands who can testify to his good deeds. His ear was ever open to hear, and his heart to feel for and his hand to relieve the wail of widowed love and the bitter tears of orphanage. His v2ry heartstrings seemed to have been bound around every species of suffering humanity. Especially was

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he generous to young men struggling with poverty and thirsting for education.
He seems to have.had before him all the time the example of the grand central figure and exemplar of all time the Divine Nazarene, who went about doing good.
But the end has come. He has gone, as we believe, to a country where his spirit, freed from this ''muddy vesture of decay" can, amid the unimaginable splendor of an eternal light, reap the rewards of his good deeds forever.
Ours is the precious legacy of so good and so great a man, who gave his life and his life's work and his latest prayer for us and our children. Patriot, philanthropist, benefactor, statesman, historian, oratorfare the well !
Georgia, thy good old mother, who gave thee-birth, mournfully receives thy dust back again into her sad bosom. She will guard well the sacred spot where all that is mortal of thee reposes, for no son of hers ever shed more lustre on her name.
1. Resolved, That in the death of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, the late Governor of this State, we recognize the loss of one of the truest, wisest and best of the sons of Georgia, whose genius has added undying glory to her name, and for whom our people cherish unbounded love and admiration.
2. Resolved, That in his death the whole country has lost one of the most useful, brilliant and greatest statesmen, and humanity an example of benevolence and charity worthy of all imitation, whose fame will go down to posterity with ever increasing lustre as the ages pass by.
3. Resolved, That the indomitable will and perseverance of this great and good man in conquering adverse fortune over every obstacle of poverty and health, and devoting his life, with its brilliant success, to the good of others and the welfare of his country, stands out as one of the rare instances of the kind in. history,

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and should be treasured as an example, and held up for imitation by all the sons and daughters of the country for all future time.
4. Resolved, That a page of the Jourual of this House.be set apart and dedicated to his memory. And as a further testimony of respect, that at the conclusion of these services this House do adjourn to Monday next, at 10 o'clock a.m.

On motion of Mr. Pringle, the resolutions were

unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

The Speaker then declared the House adjourned un-

til ten o'clock on Monday morning.



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DEDICATED
-TOmE-
~MEMORY~
-OJI'i-
ALEX. H. STEPHENS.

Born February 11th, 1812. Died March 4th, 1883.

MONDAY, JULY 16, 1883.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Monday, July 16, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Kimsey, representative from the county of White.
On motion of Mr. Chancey, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Kimsey, chairman Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Sat1uday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. The special order set for to-day was the consideration of the majority and minority reports, submitted from the Committee on Local and Special Bills, so far as the.same relates to the reading of the consolidated bill in lieu of House bills Nos. 394, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488 and 559. On motion of Mr. McGregor, the majority and minority reports, and the bills to which they relate, were referred to the General Judiciary Committee. On motion of Mr. Ritch, the rules were suspended and the following bill was reatl the second time, to wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Dallas, in the county of Paulding.

The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
On call of the roll the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the General Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. CrumbleyA bill to pay election superintendents in the county
of Quitman.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Morganton, in Fannin county. Referred to the Committee on Corporations.

The following bills of the House were read the second time and passed to a third read:_ng, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of malt, spirituous or intoxicating liquors within two miles of Round Oak Methodist Church, located in Jones county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilmer, etc.
Also, a bill to amend section 4527 of the Code of J882 in reference to concealed weapons, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the county of Dawt.on.

Thefollowing bill ofthe House "To regu1ate the practice in claim cases in the courts of this State," was taken up on its second reading, nnder adverse report of the Judiciary Committee, and was lost by agreement with said report.
'l'he bill of the House to exempt members of the different County Boards of Education from road and militia duty was taken up on its second reading, under the adverse report of the majority of the Committee on Education (there being a minority report from said committee favorable to its passage) and, on motion of Mr. Pike, laid on the table for the present.
The bill of the House to require railroad companies of this State to retutn their property for taxation by counties in this State; to prescribe the mode of making such returns, and for other purposes connected therewith, was taken up for a second reading, under adverse report of the Committee on Finance, and, on motion of Mr. Frederick,

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.At the request of committee to attend the commencement exercises at the University at .Athens, Messrs. Russell of Clarke, and Harris were added to that colhmittee.
The following bills, reported back by the Committee .on Local and Special Bills as incapable of oonaolida tion, were read the :first time a.nd referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Moore, ofTalia.ferro-

. .A bill to amend the charter of the town of Crawford-

ville, in the county of TaJ.ia.ferro.

Referred to the Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. vVilson, of Sumter-

A bil1 to provide for the distribution of fines and for-

feitures in the County Court of Sumter county.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Wilson, of Sumter-

A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of

.Americus.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hawkes-

.A. bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of .Ameri-

cus to levy and collect a tax for the purpose of con-

structing water-works.

.

Referred to Committee on Special Judicia.ry.

By Mr. Hawkes-

.A. bill to amend an act to ratify and confirm the ac-

tion of the Mayor and Council of .Americus in building

a bridge across Flint River, so as to authoriae them to

sell, lease or rent said bridge.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hawkes-

.A. bill to authorize the :M:a.yor md Council of Ameri-

cus to receive and enforce bonds for appearance before

the Mayor's Court, and to oompel the attendance of

witnesses.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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The bill wai! read the third time and passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority, there being ayes 29, nays 0.

The Senate took up the report of the Judiciary Committee on the bill of the Honse to amend section 4484 of the Code of 1882, which prescribes the punishment for escapes from the penitentiary in felony cases.
The report, which was favorable, was agreed to.
The bill was read the third time and passed by a constitutional majority, there being ayes 31, nays 0.

The Senate took up the report of the Judiciary Committee on the bill of the House to repeal an Act to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and County Treasurer of Fannin county.
The report, which was favorable, was agreed to. The bill was read the third time and passed by a constitutional majority, there being ayes 32, nays 0.

The Senate took up the report of the Finance Committee on a resolution of the House to appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars to purchase certain books for McDuffie county.
The report was agreed to.
The resolution was read the third time, and on the question of concurring therein the ayes and nays were recorded.

Those who voted in the affirmative are Messrs.:

Baker, Beall, Bush,
Davi~,
DeWolf, DuBignon, Frederick, George, Gustin,

Knight, Lam:tr, Liviugstl)o, MttndevillP,
M>~.rtin,
McAfee. McDonald, Meldrim, Morgan.

Pll.rker, Parks, Pll.ull, Peeples, Pike, Pol hill, Rouse, Tatum, 'l'hompson,

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may hereafter be established for five consecutive years. Referred tu Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. RobbeA bill to provide for taxing rolling stock and other
personal property of railroads partly in this State and partly in other States.
Referred to Committee on Financf< By Mr. Calvin--
A bill to declare personal property to be subject of collateral pledge or pawn, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker,.
The Committee on Special Judiciary have bad under consiaeration the following bills, which they report back to the House, with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to prevent hunting with guns and dogs on certain lands in the county of Appling.
Also, a bill to repeal an act creating a Board of Commissioners for the county of Appling.
Al::;o, a bill to create the office of County Solicitor for Thomas county.
Also, a bill to amend section 3974 (d) of the Code, in reference to the foreclosure of mortgages.
Also, a bill to empower the Commissioners of Decatur county to assess an extra tax to pay the outstanding indebtedness of said county.
Also, a bill to amend section 3893 of the Code, which relates to taking depositions of witnesses.

They have also had under consid8ration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 279 of the Gode, relating to the qualifications of Judges of County Courts.

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recess, the President called the body to order, when, on motion of Mt. Oliver, a recess was taken, subject to the call of the President.

At the hour of 12 o'clock meridian, the President called the Senate to order and announced that the time had arrived when, under joint resolution, the General Assembly would convene in joint session for the purpose of electing an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the State to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon.' Martin J. Crawford.

The Senate then proceeded in a body to the Representative hall, and were duly received by the House of Reprosen tatives.
The President took the Ohair, called the General Assembly to order and annonnced the object of the joint session to be the election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Ron. Martin J. Crawford.

The Secretary, by direction of the President, read the resolution under which the General Assembly had convened.
The President then declared that nominations would be received for the office of associate justice of the Supreme
court for the unexpired term of Hon. Martin J. Crawford,
deceased. Whereupon Mr. Polhill placed in nomination the Hon. W. S. Basinger, of the county of Chatham.

Mr. Little nominated the Hon. Mark H. Blandford of the county of .Muecogee.

Mr. Livingston placed in nomination the Hon. Wm. H.
Dabney, of the county of Floyd.

There being no other nominations, the President direct-

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ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 94, nays a-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:
By Mr. Jones, of TwiggsA bill to regulate the license to retail spirituoua
liquo~s in Twiggs oounty.
By a two-third& vote-yeas 98, mr.ys ,0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 102, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Jud~ciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. Jones, of TwiggsA bill to regulate the traffic in seed cotton in the
oountles of Wilkinton and Twigxs.

By leave of the House the followins House bills were withdrawn, to-wit:

By Mr. Chancey, No. 369. By Mr. Crittenden, No. 436. By Mr. Rioe, No. 533. By Mr. McKinney, No. 463.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-

yeas 95 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the

General J ndiciary Committee, to- wit :



By Mr. DrewryA bill to ma.ke the Tax Collector of Spalding county
fJI&-tljftuio Sheriff in certain cases.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. McGregor-
A bill to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the
County Treasurer ofW&rrren county. 11

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The following members of the House of Representatives cast their votes for the Ron. Mark H. Blandford : Messrs.

Awbry, Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Bush, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, DP-ws, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Gray, Griffin,

Hawkes,

Ray of Coweta,

Harris,

Redding,

Head,

Robins,

Hulsey,

Shipp,

Humber,

Short,

Hudson of Webster, Simmons,

Jenkins,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Johnston,

Stallings,

Johnson of Echols, Studdard,

Johnson of Lee,

Sutton,

Jones of Twiggs, Thompson,

Key,

Waldroop,

Little,

Watson,

McRae,

Wimberly,

McKay,

Wilson of Sumter,

McKants,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

McKinney,

Wisdom,

Middlebrooks,

Whatley,

[ton.

Mobley,

Wright of Washing-

Morrow,

Young,

Murray,

MR. SPEAKER.

Osborn,

The whole number of votes cast on the first ballot for the Ron. Mark H. Blandford was 75.

The following Senators cast their votes for the Ron.
Wm. H. Dabney : Messrs.

Baker, Beall, Eakes, Greer,

Hoyt, Jones, Livingston, McAfee,

Pike, Tatum, Yow.

The following members of the House of Representatives cast their votes for the Ron. W m. H. Dabney : Messrs.

Barksdale of Wilkes, Hoge,

Payne,

Bonner.

Graham,

Rankin,

Broyles,

Howell,

Ray of Crawford,

Brooks,

Hudson of Jackson, Redwine,

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On motion of Mr. Chancey, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee>, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

.A. bill to regulate the manner of cm1ducting elections in the General Assembly.
A.lso, a bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors.

A.lso, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A. bill to require physicians to serve as jurors in certain cases.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend be referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
A. bill to repeal an act to alter and amend the several laws incorporating .the city of Milledgeville.
Also, a bill to authorize the Road Commissioners of .the county of Baldwin to use t;he labor of convicts in certain cases.
A.lso, a bill to amend an act to make applicable to the county of Upson an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Harris.
A.lso, a bill fo abolish the County Court of Monroe county.
A.lso, a bill to relieve Jas. J. Findley, Jas. A.. Findley and Jas. B. Gaston, securities on the bond of John Moore.

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Hoyt, Hughes, Knight, Lamar,

Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Tutt, Walker, Wilcox,
MR. PRESIDENT.

The following Representatives voted on the second ballot for the Ron. W. S. Basinger: Messrs.

A.lsabrook, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brown, Courllon, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, Griffith, Jordan, Lofton,

Lott, 1\iason, McDonough, Mcintosh, M..:Elvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, M<Jore of Hancock, Owe!ls, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Reese,

Rice,
Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bulloch, Witcher, Wolfe, Zachry.

The entire vote cast on the second ballot for the Ron. W. S. Basinger was 66.

The following Senators voted on the second ballot for the Ron. Mark H. Blandford: Messrs.

13w.sb, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Gustin, Mandevible, Martin,

Neal, Rouse, Smith of Bryan.

The following Representatives voted on the second ballot for the Hon. Mark I-I. Blandford: Messrs.

A.vary,

Harris,

Redding,

Awbry,

Head,

Robins,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hulsey,

Shipp,

Beck,

Humber,

Short,

Bishop,

Hudson of Webster, Sinqut:field,

Brewster,

Jenkins,

Smith of Wilkinson,

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House bills 298, 299, 312, 326, 334.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the follow ing bill was, under a suspension of the rules, introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. ReeseA bill for the protection of game and birds in the
county of Wilkes.

Under a suspension of the rules the following bill was, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. Studdard.A. bill to submit to the voters of Morgan county the
question of prohibition of sale of into.xioating liquors.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the fol1owing bill, which they return to the House with a recommendation that it do pass, to- wit :

A bill to authorize the county of Laurens to build a

bridge across the Oconee River at Dublin, and to levy

a tax for the same.



Your committee have also bad under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Barnesville.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

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The entire vote cast on the second ballot for the Hon. W m. H. Dabney was 49.

On the second ballot Senators Davis and Morgan cast their votes for the Hon. E. H. Pottle.

On the second ballot the following Representatives cast their votes for the Ron. E. H. Pottle: Messrs.

BarkRdale of Wilkes, J.:mes of Elbert,

Daniel,

Logan,

Jones of DeKalb, McGregor,

Pringle, Simmons.

The entire number of votes cast on the second ballot for the Hon. E. H. Pottle was 8.

On casting up the vote, it appeared that the Ron. W. S. Basinger had received 66 votes; the Ron. Mark H. Blandford, 79 votes; the Ron. W m. H. Dabney, 49 votes ; and the Ron. E. H. Pottle, 10 votes.

Neither candidate having received a majority of the votes cast, the President directed the Secretary to proceed with the call of the roll for a third ballot.

On the third ballot the following Senators voted for the Ron. W. S. Basinger : Messrs.

Davis, DuBignon, George, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight,

Lamar, McAfee, McDonald, Meldrim, Oliver. Parker, Parks,

P11ull, Peeples, Polhill, Thompson, Walker, Wilcox,
MR. PRESIDENT.

On the third ballot the following Representatives voted for the Ron. W. S. Basinger: Messrs.

Bartlett, Brewer, Courson, Daniel, Dawson,

McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, Mcllvaney, Mitchell,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Roundtree, Rusilell of Clarke,

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Mr. Hoge, chairman of the. Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Banks have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Merchants and Planters Bank of Forsyth.

Respectfully submitted. E. F.. HoGE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speake1 :
The Gene?al Judiciary Committee )lave bad under consideration the majority and minority reports uf the Committee on Local and Special Bills. Also the consolidated bill offered by said committee in lieu of House bills Nos. 3H4, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488 and 559, referred to your committee by the House, and are of the opinion that said consolidated bill d0es not refer to more than one subject mattt>r in the caption of said bill, but that the same is in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of this State, and report back to the House said consolidated bill, with recommendation that it be read the first time and referred to its proper committee.

Rt=>spevtfully submitted. M. P. Rll)ESE, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Maddox, the report of General Judiciary was adopted.
'fhe following minority report was submitted from the joint committee on redistricting the State:

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Ford, Gary, Gordon, Graham, Gray,

Moora of 'ra.lia.ferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,

Wright of Washington,
Youn~,
MR. SPEAKER.

On the third ballot the whole numl:>er of votes cast for the Hon. Mark H. Blandford was 80.

The following Senators cast their votes on the third ballot for the Hon. William H. Dabney : Messrs.

Baker, Beall, Eakes,

Jones, Livingston. Pike,

Tatum, Yow.

On the third ballot the following Representatives voted for the Ron. William H. Dabney : Messrs.

Alsabrook,

Hoge,

McBride,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Howell,

McWhorter,

Beauchamp,

Hulsey,

Payne,

Broyles,

Hudson of Jackson, Rankin,

Brooks,

Irwin,

Redwine,

Carroll,

James,

Rich of Paulding,

Chancey,

Jacoway,

Robertson,

Davis,

Jones of Bartow, Simmons,

Deaton,

Jones of DeKalb, Tate,

Drewry,

Jones of Elbert,

Teasley,

Everett,

Julian,

Thompson,

Fite,

Kimsey,

Winningham,

Flynt,

Lewis,

Withrow,

Foster,

Logue,

Wood,

Geer,

Maddox,

Wright of Floyd.

The whole number of votes cast for the Hon. William H. Dabney on the third ballot was 53.

On the third ballot Senators Morgan and Tate voted for the Hon. E. H. Pottle.

The following Repre;~entatives cast their votes for the
Ron. E. .H. Pottle 011 the third ballot : Messrs.

Bush,

McGregor,

Pringle.

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after the railroad bill, set also for that day, is disposed of, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the evils of intemperance, and to adopt a general local option law for the State.

The regular order was the reading of House bills the third time.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 102,nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4184 of the Code, prescribing the time for filing and serving bills in equity.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 94, nays 7, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the practice of claim cases in the courts of this State,

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was not agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 3, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an aqt to enable sureties on official bonds of county officers in certain cases to limit their liability on such bonds, and for other purposes.
1'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the proofs of the publication of the notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and County Treasurer of Fannin county, in this State.

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The Secretary was directed to proceed with the call of the roll for a fourth ballot.

The following Senators voted for Mr. Basinger, to-wit: Messrl'l.

Davis, DuBignon, George, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight,

Lamar, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks,

Paull, Peeples, Pol hill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox,
MR. PRESIDENT.

The Senators voting :or Mr. Blandford are Messrs.

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Gustin, Mandeville, Martin, McAfee,

Neal, R:,use, Smith.

The Senators voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.

Baker, Beall, Foster,

Jones, l--ivingston, Pike,

Tatum,. Yow.

The House vote was as follows, on the fourth ballot, for

Mr. :Basinger : Messrs.

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fey, Glisson, James, Jordan, Lofton,

L0tt,
Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, 1\[itchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Reese,

Rice, Rich of Wayne,
Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bulloch, Witcher,
Wolf, Zachry.

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underoonsidemtion the following bills, which they find incapable of being consolidated with any other local

bill or biils now l.n their possession, and herewith report the same back to tht3 House with a recommendation that they be read the first time, and referred to their appropriate committees, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Mayor and Oity Council of .Americus to remove persons who shall have smallpox in said city to a hospital or pest bouse, and compel all persons living in said city to be vaccinated) etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Talking Rock,
in the county of Pickens, and to define the limits and powers of the same.
Also, a bill to exempt Dr. J. T. Robinson, of the
county of Randolph, from the operation and penalties
of an act entitled an act to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.

Also, a bill to consolidate the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of thA county of

Pickens, and to fix the pay of the same. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in the
county of Pickens, to extend thelim~ts, and to define the powers of the same.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within the limits of 242d District, G. M., of Jackson

county, tu prescribe a penalty for violation of said act. Also, a bill to prevent the running at large of hogs

on thtt Island of St. Simons. Also, a bill to authorize the Board of County Com-
missioners, or any other proper authority, to levy and collect a tax above that now allowed by law in the

county of Warren.

.Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads

and Revenues for Camden county, to order the pay-

ment of such sums out of the county treasury to county

officers, etc.



Respectfully submitted. . J. W. MAnnox, Chairman.

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fourth ballot, it appear~> that the whole number cast was 198; necessary to a choice 99.
W. S. Basinger received 65 votes. Mark H. Blandford 79 vot,es. W. H. Dabney 52 votes. E. H. Pottle 2 votes.

No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, a fifth ballot was ordered.

The Senators voting for .Mr.. Basinger are Messrs.

Davis, DuBignon, Eakes, George, Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes,

Knight, Lamar, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks,

Paull,
Pe~ples,
Pike, Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox,
MR. PRESIDENT.

Senators voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Mandeville, Martin, McAfee,

Neal, Rouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.

Baker, Beall, Foster,

Jones, Livingston,

Tatu.m, Yow.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.

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A bill to amend section 4527 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill to regulate the practice in the Superior Courts of this State, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

The following resolution of the House bas been concurred in, to-wit :

A resolutionIn relation to the life and services of the late Charles
J. Jenkins.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under con sideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in the county of Meriwether, etc. . Also, a bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in Twiggs county.

They have also had under considBration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:
to A bill prohibit the sale of intoxicating, spirituous
or malt liquors in the county of Bartow, etc. Also, a bill to prohibit the retail of spirituous liquors
in Floyd county outside of the city of Rome. The legal proofs as required by law in each of the
foregoing bills have been examined and iound correct.

Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

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Bonner, Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Crumbley, Davis,, Deaton, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster,

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Graham, Hoge, Howell, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Maddox,

McBride, Payne, Rankin, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Spence, Teasley, Winningham, Withrow, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

On counting and consolidating the vote, it appeared that the whole number cast was 200.

W. S. Basinger had received 76 votes., Mark H. Blandford had received 78 votes. W. H. Dabney had received 45 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 1 vote.

There being no election on the fifth ballot, the sixth ballot was ordered.

Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are : Messrs.

Davis, DuBignon, Knight, Lamar, Peeples, Pike, Eakes,

Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman,

Parks, Paull, Pol hill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox,

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A bill to provide for pleading and proving failure of
consideration to notes given for commercial fertilizers.

On mtoion of Mr. Gordon, the following bill was referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to wit :

A. bill to amend section 1453 of the Code, which makes it a misdemeanor to illegally impound animals, by making it illegal to break a pound and release animals legally impounded.

On motion of Mr. Mitchell, the following bill was re. com!hitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-
wit:

A bill to provide for the more correct and efficient mode of taking enumeration of the school population, and to supercede existing laws upon this subject.
On mqtion of 1.Ir. Spence, the following bill was referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

.A bill to give defendants convicted of misdemeanors in the County Courts the right to appeal to the Superior Courts in certain cases.
The next bill for a third reading was a bill to exempt members of the different County Boards of Education from road, militia and jury duty.
The bill was read the third time. On motion of Mr..Hoge, the bill was amended by striking out the word "jury n wherever it occurs. The report of the committee thus amended was agreed
to, and the bill, as amended, was passed by a oonstitn-
tional majority of yPas 89, nays 38. The following bill was read the third time, the report
of the cum mittee was amended and agreed tCJ, the proofs of pnblieation of the notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the reqnisit~ constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0, towit:

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Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Cox, Dart, Dews, Flynt, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Gray,

Jenkins,

Sinquefield,

Johnston,

Simmons,

Johnson of Echols, Spence,

Johnson of Lee, ' Smit.h of Wilkinson,

Jones of Twiggs, Stallings,

Key,

Studdard,

Little,

Sutton,

Logue,

Tate,

McRae,

Thompson,

McCants,

Watson,

McKinney,

Watts,

Middlebrooks,

Wimberly,

Mobley,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Moore of Taliaferro, Wisdom,

Morrow,

Withrow,

Mnrray,

Wright of Wash'gt'n,

Osborne,

Young,

Perkins,

Mr SPEAKER.

Pringle,

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are : Messrs.

Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carr.oll, Critt.enden, Crumbley, Davis. Everett, Fite, Foster, Graham, Hoge,

Howell, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Joneil o1 Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride, McCurry,

McGregor, Park, Payne, Rankin, Ray of Crg,wford, Red\\<ine, Rich of Paulding, Teasley, Winningham, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are : Messrs.

Alexander, Atkinson, Beck, Carter,

Lofton, McKay, Patten, Spengler,

Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder.

Upon consolidating tbe vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast was 199; necessary to a choice, 100.

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A bill to provide correct maps of the counties of this State.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nay& 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special :Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. PeekA bill to amend m act, approved September 8, 1881,
authoriling Commiuioners of Newton county to levy a tax of two hundred per cent. on State tax to pay the present indebtedness of said county, and for other purposes.
Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speake;:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A blll establishing a new charter for Stone Mount&in. Also, a. bill to a.mend an act to incorporate the town of Zion, in Chatooga county. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of East Rome, in Floyd county.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Fulton County Street Railroad.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LonoN, Chairman.
Leave of absence was grmted Messrs. Bartlett and Smith of Brym, and also to the committee- appointed to visit the State University
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The hour ofadjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, July 18, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr_ Smith, of Clarkston.
On motion of Mr_ Deaton, of Hall, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Bishop, from Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of )'esterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read, corrected and confirmed
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special J udiciaiy, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special J udioiary have had under consideration the following bills, which they report back to the House, with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit all persons from killing deer and turkey at certain seasons of the year in Rabun county.
.Also, a bill to provide for drawing and empanelling but one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Washington county.
Also, a bill to establish a City Court in the county of Floyd.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and City Council of .Americus to receive a bond from persons charged with a violation of any ordinance of said Mayor and Council, and to compel the attendance of witnesses before the Mayor.

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Also, a bill to amend the act to ratify the action of

the Mayor and Council of Americus in building a.

bridge across Flint River, assented to February 27th,

1875, so as to authorize said Mayor and Council to sell,

lease or rent said bridge, and to release them from all

liability on account of the negligence or conduct of the

lessee or assignee.

Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor. and Council of

Americus to levy an extra tax for the construction of

water works and gas works in said city.

Also, a bill to ptohibit the sale ofintoxicating liquors

within one mile of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church,

in White county.

.

Also, a bill to repeal the act fixing the fees of Jailor

in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as said

act relates to the county of Jackson.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

. A bill to repeal the act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Worth, approved September 19, 1881.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they instruct me to report back with the recommendation that it be referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

A bill to levy a tax upon pistols.

Your committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they report back wit.h a recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

A bill to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in the county of Henry.

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-

The committee have also had under consideration

the following bill, which they report back with the rec-

ommendation that the introducer be allowed to with-

draw the same, to-wit:

.A. bill to repeal the last three Hnes of section 279 of the Code of 1882, so far as the same relates to the county of Chattahoochee..

Respectfully submitted.
wl\[. H. HULSEY, Chairman.
Mr~ Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they have instructed me to report back with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

.A. bill to be entitled an act to give to the Railroad Commissioners power and authority to require the several railroads in this State to furnish agents and warehouses at such points on their roads as may be considered necessary by the Commissioners, and to prescribe the liability of the railroads in case of their failure to furnish such agents and warehouses.

.Also, the following Senate bill, which 1 am instructed to report back with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:

.A. bill to be entitled an act defining the status and liability of all foreign railroad companies or corporations, fltc., doing business in or operating railroads in this State by lease, etc., and for other purposes.

.Also, the following bill, which the committee report back without recommendation, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to define the status and liability of all foreign railroad companies doing business in operating railroads in this State, and for other purposes..
Respectfully submitted. W. R. RANKIN, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill,which they recommend:do pass, to-wit:

A bill to supply a deficiency in the contingent fund for the year 1883.

They have also had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do not pass,:to-wit:

A bill to require that all necessary clerks of election be sworn, and to provide for their compensation.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3974 (d) of the Code of Georgia, in relation to the foreclosure of mortgages.
Also, a bill to regulate the service of tales jurors in the Superior Courts in this State.

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Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1453 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to confer revisory power upon Judges of the Superior Courts in relation to recommendations of grand juries.
Also, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code of 1883. Also, a bill to prohibit marriages between persons of the white and Mongolian races.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration the following bills, which they find incapable of being consolidated with any other local bill or bills now in their possession, and here'Yith report the same back to the Honse with a recommendation that they be read the first time, and referred to their appropriate committees, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the protection of game and birds in the county of Wilkes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Newton county to levy a tax for certain purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman.

The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.

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On s1l of the roll the following billl were intro-

duced, read the first time ;md referred u hereinafter

sta.ted, to-wit :



By Mr. CalvinA bill to refund taxes illegally collected by the State
from the Summerville Mills of Augusta, Ga..
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bUI was introduced, ;md by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. RobbinsA bUI for relief of Ja.s. T. McBride and Henry H.
Cosby, securities on Sylveater Posey'a forfeited bond. in Talbot Superior Oonrt.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays O-the following bill-was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. KoKenneyA bill to amend ;m &Ot to incorporate the town of
Thomaston, in the countY of Upson.

The following bill, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as a consolidation of House bills Nos. 415, 452 and 474, was read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

A bUI for the relief of Drs. J. H. Parker edFrancis M. Payne, of Hart county, and James W. Hall, of Taylor county, and Moses W. Tison, of Worth county, from the provisions of an act to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.

The following bill, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as a consolidatedbill in lieu

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of House bills Nos. 894, 400, 4'71, 478, 480, 488 md 009, was read the first time and referred to the Com.Iil.ittee on Temperance, to-wit :

A bUl to prohibit the sale of spirituous and other liquors within certain distances of the Baptist Church at Big Shanty, in Cobb county; the Porter Manufa.oturing Company's Works, in HabE':Irsham county; Friendship Churoh and Ebenezer Church, in Meriwether county; County Line and Weston Churches, in Heard county; Canaan and Midway Churches, in Troup county; "Bush Arbor and Vann's Vally, Livingston Methodist and Mountain Springs Churches, of Floyd county ; and of Rehoboth Church on the line of Terrell and Randolph counties, and for other purposes.

The following consolidated bill in lien of Honse bUls :!fos. 516 and 498, was read the:first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit sale of intoxicating liquors in the counties of Pike and Mitchell.
The following consolidated bill in lieu of House bills Nos. 357 and 4SS, was 'read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wi*

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glascock and Paulding.

The following resolution was introduced, read the first time md referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
By Mr. CrittendenA resolution making an appropriation for the relief
of B. F. Brimberry, of Randolph county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, :rm.ys 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-

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yeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Co~mittee on Uorporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of Floyd-
A bill to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in Floyd county, and the various acts amendatory thereof.

On motion of Mr. Patten, the rules were susptmded, and the following bill was taken from the table, read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill was passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 13, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit any person or persons from driving sheep or cattle, other than their own, from the ranges = on which they use, and to provide a penalty for the same.

On motion of Mr. Sinquefield, the rules were suspended and the following Senate bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Bullock, Emanuel and Scriven counties, and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Beck-
A bill to amend the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the county of Lumpkin.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read,

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referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills,

to-wit:



By Mr. Beck-
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Soul's Chapel, in the 821st District, G. M., Lumpkin county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Beck-
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Dahlonega, so as to give the Mayor and Council thereof power to grant license to sellliqnor and control the sale of the same.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local .and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. DuPree-
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within five miles of the churches and academy, located in the town of Marshalville, in Macon county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the J udiciarv, to-wit:

By Mr. Osborn-
A bill to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Franklin.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-

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yeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Rice--
. A bill to create a new ward in the city of Atlanta, to be known as the 6th ward.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McElvaneyA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of Mount Moriah Church, in Gwinnett county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 107, nays 0-theJollowing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. GordonA bill to amend an act, approved February 27, 1877,
amending the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the counties of Houston and Monroe, and for other purposes.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being 1ead, referred to the Committee ou Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Zachry-

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors

within the limits of Henry county, and for other pur-

poses.

.

By a two thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0--the follow-

ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, re.

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ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. RedwineA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of Bethlehem Methodist Church, Hall county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. MitchellA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
three miles of Zoar Church, in Gwin'nett county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, rereferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. McElvaneyA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the town of Snellville, Gwinnett county, and within one mile of th'e store occupied by Snell & Sawyer.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend the law in regard to the reception of interrogatories, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill to change the Superior Court terms of the counties of Bulloch, Emanuel and Scriven, which was .passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

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Also, a bill toauthorize creditors to redeem the prop~ erty of their debtor, which was passed by a constitu~ tiona.! majority of yeas 25, uays 0.
Also, a bill to prescribe the oath to be taken by Jury Commissioners in this State, which wa.s passed by a
constitutional majority of yeas ao, nays 0.

Also, the following Rouse bill, to-wit:
A bill to relieve crippled and disabled Confederate aoldiersfrom thepaymentofpolltax, which waspasaed by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the follow-
ing bill was introduced, and, with1;mt being read, re-
ferred to the Committee of Local and Special Bills,
to-wit:

By Mr. Brooks, of FloydA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three mile& from Rehoboth Church, in Floyd county.

By a two-third& vote-yea& 96, nays 0-thA following bill was introduced, and by a two-third& voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the firat time and referred to the Committee on ~riculture, to-wit :

By Mr. GrahamA bill to make land lines between land owners la.w-
ful fences in Taylor county.

By a two-thirds vote-yea& 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two- thirds voteyeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. DaW&onA bill to amend an act, approved February 17, 1876,
bing the license for ,selling spirituou liquors in Emanuel county at one thousand dollars.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. StallingsA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of the city of Newnan.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays o_:the following bill Wa.fl introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. James-
4- bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in the
town of Winston, in the county of Douglas.
The following resolution, offered by Mr. James, was read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionFor appointment of a joint committee of three from
the House and two from the Senate to.examine into the state of the business before the General Assembly, and report suitable resolution looking to an early adjournment.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. IrwinA bill to incorporate the town of Powder Springs, in
the county of Cobb.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA bill to amend sections 282, 283 (c), 283 (d), 283 (e),

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283 (f), 284, 286, 296, 298 and 300 of the Code in relation the County Courts.

Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Agriculture have bad under consideration the following bill, which they report baek with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to regulate fences and enclosures in all that part of the county of Dougherty lying west of the Flint River.

They have also had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with a recommendation that they be referred to the committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the driving of horses, cattle and other live stock from North Carolina into the counties of this State north of the Blue Ridp;e, or to suffer such stock to run at large in such counties from March 1st . to November 1st.
Also, a bill to regulate the granting of license to retail spirituous liquors in Twiggs county.

Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

House bills Nos. 658 aud 661 were recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Beck-
A bill to establish an office of mineral and mining information and statistics.

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By Mr. FosterA bill to confer upon Ordinaries or County Commis-
sioners jurisdiction to alter private ways. By Mr. Park-
A bill to regulate the official advertisement of Sheriffs and county officers in this State. By Mr. Redwine-
A bill to amend section 809 (b) of the Code, as to registration of liquor dealers. By Mr. Brewer-
A bill to provide for keeping a record of defaulting tax payers, and furnishing lists of same to election managers. By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-
A bill to facilitate the forfeiture of penal bonds in the courts of this State. By Mr. Johnson, of Echols-
A bill to prohibit the putting poison upon the lands, woods and waters of this State. By Mr. Irwin-
A bill to make the first term of the Superior Courts trial term of suits on unconditional contracts in writing. By Mr. Sweat, of Clinch-
A bill to amend section 193 (a) of the Code, as to giving notice of local and special bills. By Mr. Maddox-
A bill to amend section 4157 (i) of the Code, in relation to pay of jurors in Justice Courts.
The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:
By Mr. McGregorA bill to authorize the county authorities of Warren
county to levy an additional tax for certain county purposes therein named.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. HawkesA bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Ameri-
cus to remove persons having small-pox to the hospital or pest house, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. CrittendenA bill to exempt Dr. J. T. Robinson, of Randolph
county, from the operation of an act to regulate practice of medicine in this State.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. PeekA bill to amend an act authorizing the Commissbn-
ers of Newton county to levy an extra tax to pay the debt of the county.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. Silruan-
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the 242d District, G. M., of Jackson county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Tate-
A bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in the county of Pickens.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Tate-
A bill to consolidate the offices of the Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of the county of Pickens.
Referred to Special Committee on Judiciary. By Mr. Tate-
A bill to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in Pickens county.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Dart-
A bill to prevent running at large of hogs on the Island of St. Simons.
Referred to Committee on .Agriculture.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the follow13

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ing bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Maddo!-

.

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Rome and

Chattanooga Railroad Company.

By reqnest of the Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Ritch, of Paulding, was added to that committee.
The following bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. BeckA bill to appropriate $30,000 to the State University
for the support and maintainance of the branch colleges. By Mr. Rice-
A bill to fix the salary of the Secretary of the Railroad Commission.

Also, the following resolution, introduced by Mr. Rice, to-wit:

A resolutionTo furnish the Road Commissioners with the Codes
of Georgia.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

. ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, July 19, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. J. F. McClellan, the Chaplain.
On motion of Mr. vValdroop, the call of the roll was
dispensed with.

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Mr. Flyntl from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. McRae gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. McRae moved to reconsider so much of the J onr nal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the passage of a bill to prohibit any person from driving sheep or cattle, other than their own, from ranges where they use, and to provide a penalty for the same. The motion to reconsider prevailed. The following Honse bills were, on the recommendation of the Committee on Special Judiciary, recommitted as follows, to-wit :
A bill to amend, consolidate and codify the acts in corporating the town of McDonough.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. Also, a bill to levy a tax on pistols. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. CourAon, Short, Mason, Beck and Johnson of Echols; also to Messrs. Ford, Wilson ofSumter, McGregor, Crumbley, Carroll, Avary, Johnson of Lee, Young, MoRae and Wolfe.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the foil owing bill, which they return to the House with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to- wit :

A bill to amend section 2314 of the Code of 1882, in relation to executed and executory trusts.
~rhe committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

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A bill to create the office of county administrator for .each county in this State.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with a recommendation that it be referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4527 of the Code of 1882, so
as to except Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and peace officers
in the discharge ?f their duties.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.

House bill No. 643, to amend section 4527 of the Code, was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration th.e following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to declare itinerant selling agents of nurseries, not located in the State of Georgia, to be peddlers or itinerant traders.

The committee have also had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars
to supply Douglas county with certain Supreme Court Reports.

The committee have had under consideration the fol-

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lowing re&olution, which they recommend do not pass,

to-wit:

A resolution-

Providing for the payment to proper persons the ex-

cess paid into the treasury from wild land ta.:x: ules,

over and above amount due for taxes.

The committee recommend that the introducer of thtJ following resolution be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:
A resolutionTo pay B. F. Brimberry certain sums paid by him
for wild land tax :6.. fas. Respectfully submitted. W::at. A. LITTLEt Chairman.

Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :

JIL'I'. Spetl1e6'1':
The Committee on Local and Specilll Bills have had under consideration the following bills, which they find incapable of consolidation with any other local bill'or bills, now in their possession, and herewith report the same to the House fora :first reading, and with& recommendation that they be referred to an appropriate committee, to-wit :
A bill to amend the act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county.
Also, a bill to amend the road laws of the State of Georgia, so far as the same applies to Lumpkin county.
Also, a. bill to amend the charter of the town of Dahlonega, etc..
Also, a. bill to incorporate the town of Powder Springs, in the county of Cobb.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Rome and Oha.ttanooga Railroad Company.
Respectfully submitted. JonN W. MADDOX, Chai:rm&n.

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Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following bill of the House, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to relieve crippled and disabled Confeqerate soldiers from the payment of poll tax, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on Railroads:

Mr. Speaker :

The undersigned, members of the Committee on Railroads, respectfully dissent from the report submitted by the coDimittee relative to House bill No. 24, entitled "an act to require railroad companies of this State to torn their property for taxation by counties in this State, to prescribe the mode of making such returns, and for other purposes connected therewith.''
We dissent from the report of the committee upon the ground that a larger amount of the railroad property of the State is exempt from taxation by counties, under charters already granted by the State, than would be liable under the operation of the bill. vVe also find that some of the strongest railroad corporations in the State are among those exempt from taxation by counties under their charters, and that 'the bill would, therefore, tend to oppress the weak, while it would be inoperative toward the strong. We concede the correctness of the principle at which the bill is aimed, but oppose its passage for the reason that the burden of taxa-

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tion which it proposes to impose would fall unevenly upon the property sought to be taxed, which would, in our opinion, be contrary to the spirit and letter of the Constitution of the State.
Respectfully s!lbmitted, G. S. OWENS, J. E. DART, N. E. HARRIS, ARTHUR p A.TTEN, C. A. RoBBE, J. E. -REDWINE, W. A. LITTLE, H. M. MciNTOSH.

The special order for to-day was the consideration of e a bill to require railroad companies of this State tore-
turn their property for taxation by counties in this State, to prescribe the mode of making such returns, and for other purposes connected therewith.
The bill was read the third time. On motion of Mr. Rankin; the first section of the bill was amended by striking out the figures "1883" and inserting in lieu thereof "1884." Mr. Ray, of Coweta, ofi'ered certain amen-dments, which were not agreed to. Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock a. m. to-morrow.

ATLANTA., GEORGIA.,
Friday; July 20, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion of Mr. Redding, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

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Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on Journals, re-

ported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap-

proved.



The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following resolution was introduced, and under

a suspension of the rules, was read arid agreed to, and

ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Crenshaw-



A resolution !tuthorizing the special committee ap-

pointed to investigate the Department of Agriculture

to employ:a stenographer.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Laurens county.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Forestville, in the county of Floyd.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to create a new ward in the city of At lanta, known as the si4th ward.

Also, the following bills, which they reaommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A. bill to authorize and empower the cha.irman of the Board of County Commissioners of.Mcintosh county, in his tHJJofftoio cliLpacity ali Mayor of the city of Dawson, to fine and imprison delinquent street.bands, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ds.wsonville, in the county of Dawson.
Also, liL bill to a.mend the charter of the Atlantic and
. Great Western Canal CompliLny.
Also, the following bilJ, whic)l they recommend do
not pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Turtle and A.ltama.hliL Rivers 3 Canal Company.
Respeatfully submitted. w~ A. LoFTON~ Chairman.

On motion of Mr. DuPree, the rules were suspended for the purpose of taking up the minority and majority reports of the Committee on Privileges and Elections on the contested election case from Camden county.
Mr. DuPree then moved tha.t the consideration of said reports be made the speciliLl order for Wednesday next, the 95th instant, immediliLtely after the reading of the Journal.
The motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Bishop, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up and read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the county of Ds.wson.

By leave of the Rouse, Mr. Head withdrew House

bill No. 649.

.

Mr. Calvin, chairmi!Ln on part of the Rouse of the

joint committee on the life and public services of the

JoURNAL oF THE HousE.
late Ron. Charles J. Jenkins, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The joint committee on the part of the Senate and House, charged with the duty of preparing suitable
resolutionson the life and public services of the Ia.te
Hon. Charles J. Jenkins, and of indicating and arranging for ceremonies commemorative of the virtues of that distinguished son of the commonwealth, having duly considered the same, respectfully beg leave toreport as follows :
lst. That the hour of 11:45 a.m., on Monday, the 23d inst., be set apart for the consideration an9-disposal of the resolutions, which will be submitted by the committee at that time.
ld. That, at the hour of 12 m., on said day, the two
houses meet in joint session in the hall of the Honse of Representatives. The honorable, the President of the Sena~e shall call the joint session to order, whereupon a memorial address will be delivered by the committee's chosen representative, Col. Charles C. Jones, Jr., of the county of Richmond.
3d. That, said address having bePn concluded, the joint session be formerly dissolved.
Respectfully submitted. L.M.LAMAR,Ohairman;
WM.. :A. McDoNALD,
J. H. PoLmLr.,
Committee pn the part of the Senate.
MARTIN V. CALVIN, Oh'm;
J. 8. JAMES, SEABORN WRIGliT, T. .A. .ATKINSON, Committee on the part of the House.
On motion of Mr. Calvin, the rules were suspended and the resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, and was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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The unfinished business of yesterday was then taken

up, and the House proceeded with the further consid-

eration of the bill to require railroad companies of this

State to return their property for taxation by counties

in this Stat!\ to prescribe the mode of making such re-

turns, and for other purposes connected therewith.

Mr. James offered an amendment, which was not

agreed to.

Mr. Tate called for the previous question.

The call was sustained.

Mr. Reese moved that the vote on the bill be taken

by sections.

The motion did not prevail.

On motion of Mr. Little, the time of the session to-

day was extended until the bill under consideration

was disposed of.

The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed

to.



On the passage of the bill, Mr. Spence called for the

yeas and nays.

The call was sustained.

On the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Griffith,

Alsabrook,

Hoge,

Atkinson,

Howell,

Awbry,

Hulsey,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Humber,

Beauchamp,

Hudson of Jackson,

Bonner,

Irwin,

Brewer,

James,

Brewster,

Jacoway,

Brinson,

Johnston,

Broyles,

Jones of Bartow,

Brown,

Jones of Elbert,

Brooks,

Jones of Twiggs,

Burch,

Kimsey,

Bush,

Lewis,

Camp,

Logue,

Carroll,

Lott,

Cannon,

Maddox,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Deca.tur, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate,

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Carithers, Crenshaw, Davis, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon,

McKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Proctor, Rankin,

Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Calvin, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Dawson,
Dews, Falligant, Foy, Gary, Geer, Hawkes,

Harris, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Little, Lofton, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mobley,

Owens, Patten, Perkins, Pringle, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Rountree, Shipp, Sin.J.uefield, Sweat of Clinch, Watts, Wood.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Avary, Bartlett, Beck, Carter, Crumbley, Courson, Daniel, Ford, Fuller, Johnson of Echols,

Johnson of Lee, Mason, McRae, McCants, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Pendleton, Silman, Short,

Simmons, Smith of Bryan, .Sutton, Walthall, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Wolfe, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 105. Nays 41. Not voting 29.

So the bill having reoeived the requisite constitutional majority, was paned as amended.
By unanimous consent, the following resolution, by Mr. Harris, was read and a.greed to, to-wit:
A resolutionThat the House devote the session of to-morrow to
rea.ding bills the second time, which have been favorably repqrted.
Leave of a.bsence wa.s granted Messrs. Walthall, Waldroop, Griffin, Tata of Pickens, Spence, Shipp, Jones of Bartow, Oa.nnon, Pringle, Foster, Jenkins, Crenshaw, Wa.tts, Cox, Howell, Osborn, Wright of Wa.s'hington. McDonough, Carter, Ritch of Wa.yne, and Humber.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
.M'I'. 8p'Mltke'/' :
The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionFixing the hour on Monday, the ISd insta.nt, for the
consideration and disposal ofthe resolutions which will be submitted by the committee at that time in regard to the life and services of the lat..e Charles J. Jenkins.
The hour ofadjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the Honse adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.,
Saturda.y, July 21, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

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On motion of Mr. Graham, the call of the roll was

dispensed with.

.

Mr. Sinquefield, from Committee on J onrnals, re-

ported the Journal of yesterday examined and a.p-

proved.

The Journal was then read a.nd confirmed.

The following bills were, on recommendatioo of com-

mittees to which they were originally referred, recom-

mitted as hereinafter na.med, to-wit:

A bill to protect sheep hnsbandry, by levying a. tax
on dogs. Recommitted to Committee on Genera.lJndiciary. Also, a bill to amend section 1568 (b) of the Code, in
reference to commercial fertilizers. Recommitted to Committee.on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to provide for the collection of specimens
of minerals and forestry, mannfactlU'ed goods, a.gricultnral and horticultural products, etc., to be displayed
at the Boston Exposition. Recommitted to Committee on Finane>. Also, a bill to repeal an act to establish a City Court
in the county of Hall, approved December 7, 1880. Recommitted t.o Committee on Special J ndiciary.

Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Hr. 8peak8'1' :
The Committee on Agriculture have ha.d under considera.tion the following bills, which they recommend do pi:Lifl, to-wit :

A bill to require the owners of horses, mules, hogs, sheep, goats, cows and cattle, to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another, in the county of Warren.
Also, a bill to make land lines between land owners lawful fences.

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Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to protect the farming interests of Monroe county.

Respectfully submitted. w~r. L. PEEK, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enro1lment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit:

An act to relieve crippled and disabled Confederate soldiers from the payment of poll tax, and for other

pu,rposes.

Respectfully submitted.

.

J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The special order for to-day being the second reading of Honse bills favorably reported, the following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to pay James B. Palmer money, by him- paid into the treasury from wild land sale by a transferee.
Also, a bill to provide for the selection of special juries in certain cases.
Also, a bill to amend the Constitution relative to special and local legislation.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the .Atlantic and Great Western Canal Company.
Also, a resolution to provide for procuring a portrait of H. V. Johnston.
Also, a bill to makt> all railroad companies in this State liable for overcharges.

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Also, a bill to make more reliable contracts of service in this StatE>.
Also, a bill to amend an act to fix the fees of Sheriff or Jailor of Stewart county, for dieting prisoners, approved February 1, 1877.
Also, a bill to change the road laws of this State, so far as they relate to Irwin county.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the cit.y of Macon, so as to give additional powen; to the Mayor and Council in the matter of granting license, and to empower them to locate a markAt, etc.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to submit to the voters of said city the question of building a market house, and increasing the city debt therefor.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Holton, in the county of Bibb.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Morganton, in Fannin county.
.Also, a bill to amend the charter of the cjty of Cuthbert, in relation to receiving taxes in said city.
Also, a bill to limit the power of Road Commissioners' Courts to punish for contempt.
Also, a bill to make persons who reside in counties where stock law is in force liable for trespass by their stock in other counties.
Also, a bill to provide for compensation of Coroner's jurors.
Also, a bill to amend section 1453 of the Code, so as to make it ill~gal to release legally impou.nded animals.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Hancock county the question of issuing bonds for a new court-house, and for other purposes.

Mr. Everett, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker : 'fhe Committee on Agriculture have had under con-

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sideration the following consolidated bill, which they recommend 'do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to require owners of all horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, and any other stock, to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another, in the counties of Cobb, Greene, Jasper and Hancock.
'
Also,. the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to require the owners of 'all stock to keep the same on their own premises in the county of Burke.
Respectfully submitted.
EVERErT, Chairman pro tern..

Leave of the House was granted Mr. Crittenden to withdraw resolution No. 107.
Reading House bills the second time was resumed, and the following bills were read the second time, towit:
A bill to amend section 326 of the Code, providing for disqualified cases before Courts of Ordinary.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Temple, in Carroll county.
Also, bill to prescribe costs in cases in Supreme Court, which shall be withdrawn or dismissed.
Also, a bill to regulate manner of conducting elections by the General Assembly, and to prevent members from changing their votes.
Also, a bill to enable Trustees of the University of Georgia to continue a system of free tuition.
Also, a bill to amend an act to prohibit camp hunting in Clinch county, so as to require consent of five freeholders therefor.
Also, a bill for the relief of Enoch B. Ketcherside, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to apportion the road hands in Emanuel and Johnson counties.
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.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale ofintoxica:ting liquors

in the town of Grantville.

.Also, a bill to require physicians to serve as jurors

in lunacy cases.

.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ty Ty, in

Worth county.



.Also, a bill to amend the 21st section of an act to in-

corporate the town of Jefferson, in Jackson county, ap-

proved .August 14, 1872, for the purpose of adjusting

damagP.s to property holders in opening new streets.

.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Raccoon Mills,

in the county of Chattooga.

Also, a bill to amend an act to establish and define

the corporate limits of the city of Griffin~ in Spalding

county.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or

intoxicating liquors within two miles of Round Oak

Methodist Church, in Jones county.

Also, a bill to define and make lawful wire fences in

this State.

Also, a bill to amend an act of July 19, 1881, to

change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lau-

. rens county, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend an act creating Railroad Com-

missioners for the l.:ilab~ of Georgia, and defining their

duties, as prescribed iu oection 719 (f) of the Code.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in

Gilmer county.

Also, a bill to amend the acts incorporating the town

of DeSoto, in Floyd county, by repealing section 18, in

reference to special fund for building a council cham-

ber.

Also, a bill to regulate and fix the bond and salary

of the Treasurer of Fulton county.

.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt

liquors within two miles of the Methodist Episcopal

Church, South, at East Point, Fulton county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorpo"rate the Gate

City Street Railroad Company.

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Also, a bill to provide for payment to the Sheriff of Early county his insolvent costs.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in the county of Floyd, and to incorporate the same de novo.
Also, a bill to regulate fences and enclosures in that part of Dougherty county lying west of the Flint River.
Also, a bill to enable the County Commissioners of Dougherty county to issue bonds to purchase or build a bridge over Flint River at or near the city of Albany.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Real and Personal Estate Company for the purpose of buying, selling, improving and operating lands and personal property.
Also, a resolution appropriating five hundred dollars to purchase Supreme Court Reports for the county of Dodge.
Also, a bill to create the office of County Administrator for each county in this State.
Also, a bill to provide for the removal of obstructions in the run of Mill Creek, in the county of Cherokee.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on TemperaL nave had under consideration the Jollowing bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to fix the amount of license for selling intoxicating liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling, so far as relates to the county of Coffee.
Also, a bill to fix the amount of license for selling intoxicating liquors within the corporate limits of the incorporated towns of the county of Telfair.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Butts county the question of prohibition of the sale of spirituous liquors.

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Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within certain distances of certain churches and places therein named, etc., being a consolidated bill for House bills Nos. 394, 406, 477, 478, 480, 488 and 457.

The legal proofs as required by law in each of the foregoing bills have been examined and found correct.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins, chairman Penitentiary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Penitentiary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pas~, as .amended, to-wit:

A bill to perfect the present convict system in this State, to provide for the proper inspection of the convicts, and the appointment of wardens, etc.

Respectfully submitted.. E. A. PERKINS, Chairman.

On motion of l\i -oerkins, three hundred copies of the Penitentiary bill, ....st reported baok, were ordered printed for use of the House.
The second reading of House bills being resumed, the:following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A-bill to prohibit the killing of deer and turkey at

certain seasons in Rabun county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town

of Trion, in Chattooga county, by adopting sections

780 to 797 of th 'Jode as part of the charter.

Also, a bill t prevent hunting on certain lands of

another in Ar ling county~

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amend an act to liquors in the

fix the license for sellcounties' of Wayne,

nd .Appling.

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Also, a bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors whether they serve or not.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Marietta.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Barnesville.
Also, a bill to amend an act to carry into effect paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution, so as to increase amounts furnished maimed Confederate soldiers.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in the county of Coweta.
Also, a bill to amend section 3974 (d) of the Code, in relation to the foreclosure of mortgages.
Also, a bill to prohibit fishing on lots of land Nos. . 249, 231, 233, 248, 98, 97, 114, 94, 95, 263, 264 and 265,
in the 16th District of Dodge county, and the 302d, in the 13th District of Dodge county.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Gibson, Bartlett, Falligant, James, Hawkes and Brewer.
On motion of Mr. Dews, the Rouse then adjourned until 10 o'clock on Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Monday, July 23, 1883.
The Rouse met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members answered to their names, to-wit:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan,

Redding, Redwine, Rice, Robbe,

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Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Dart, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson,

Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Proctor, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

.Robins, Robertson, Rountlee, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, . Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, .Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry,
Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Avary,
BartlE~tt,
Brewer, Brewster, Camp, Carroll, Carter,

Flynt, Ford, Fuller, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Humber,

Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, 1-Ioo:e of Taliaferro, Osborn, Reese, Rich of Paulding

Mo:NDA:r, JULY as, 1888.

Cannon,
Oa.rithers,
Crittenden, Crumbley, Ccm.rson, Cox, Davis, Daniel,
Drewry, li'alligant, Fite,

James,
Jenldus. Johnson of Echols,
Johnson of Lee,
Lewis.
Maddox, :Mason, McRae, :McKinney, McGregor,
McWhorter,

Rich of Wayne, ::R!.lSSell of Cla.rke, Short, Spence, Sutton, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter; Wolfe, Young.

Mr. Kimsey, chairman Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and a.pproved.
The Journal was then rea.d and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Harris, the rules were suspended a.nd the House bill to reapportion the Congressional . Districts of the Sto.te was read the second time. On motion of Mr. Robbe, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. RobbeA resolution providing for procuring an oil portrait
of the late Charles J. Jenkins.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

.Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under oonsideration the following bill, whic~ they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass. to-wit:

A bill to require the State Treasurer, with the approval of the Governor, to select a bank in the city of New York to deposit funds to meet the publie debt, payable in that city.

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Also, the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A resolution-
To pay per diem and expens&~ of Committee on Lu natic Asylum.

The committee have had under oop.sideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to empower the Governor to insure the property of the St&te.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1317 of the Code, in reference

to compensation of Electors and Secretary of the Elec-

toral College.

.

Also, the following resolution, whioh they recom-

. mend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A resolutionTo procure a portrait of A. H. Stephens.

l'he committee b&ve also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to refund taxe1 illegally collected by the State from the Summerville Mills of Augusta.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by sub. stitute, to-wit:

A bill to compel Tax Collectors to render an account

of their official actings whenever called on by the

proper county officials.

ltespectfully Sllbmitted.

..

w~~ A. LIT.l'LE, Chairman.

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The House proceeded with the regular order, which was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit:
By a two thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to- wit :

By Mr. OwensA bill to authorize Henry Sanders to connect his beer
depot with the Central Railroad track in the city of Savannah.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-r~ad the first time and referred to the
Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. OwensA bill to make it illegal to hunt on unenclosed land
after forbidden to do so in the county of Chatham.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the
city of Savannah to appoint a Fire Marshal, and to define his duties.
The following bill was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:
By Mr. McDonoughA bill to require railroad cQmpanies to employ sworn
weighers in the weighing of cars loaded for transportation of freight.

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The following bill was introduced, read the first time and, together with the memorial accompanying it, referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA bill to provide for the sale of the west half of lot
"G," in Percival ward, Savannah, known as the arsenal, and for other purposes.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or other other intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glascock and Paulding, being a consolidated bill. for House bills Nos. 357 and 433.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act, approved February 17, 1876, fixing the license fee for the sale of spirituous liquors in the county of Emanuel at one thousand dollars.

The legal proofs as required by law have been examined in each of the foregoing bills, and found correct.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:

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By Mr. CarrollA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
four miles of Temperance Church, in Carroll county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads and Road Laws, to-wit:

By Mr. ProctorA bill to amend the road laws of th"l State, so far as
relates to the county of Camden, so as to authorize a tax then~in for road purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-n:ad the first time ana referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. GeerA bill to pro~ibit the sale of spirituous liquors in two
miles of Lawrence Uross Roads, in Calhoun county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduce<i, and. by a two-thirds v0teyeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to- wit :

By Mr. Wimberly-

A bill to repeal an act to provide for payment of cer-

tain ins~lvent costs in Augusta Circuit, so far as relates

to the comity of Burke.

.

.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time

and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. LoftonA bill to establish an asylum for inebriates, and pro-
viding for the management and support of the same.

By leave of the House, Mr. Drewry withdrew House bill No. 667.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The following Senate bills have been passed, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1424 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill to prevent foreign insurance companies from removing suits to Federal Courts, and for other purposes, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 11.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which the -concurrence of the House of Repres~nta tives is asked, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the al)pointment of a joint committee in
regard to the Trezevant claim, and have appointed on the part of the Senate, Messrs. Gustin and Peeples.

The following House bill has been passed, to-wit:

A bill fixing the time for holding the Superior Courts in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit in this State, and for other J>nrposes, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 37, nays 9.

The Senate has concurred in the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

.A resolutionAuthorizing the committee to investigate the Depart-
ment of Agrlculture to employ a stenographic reporter.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and ref~rred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

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By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend section 4295 of the Code, :fixing the
age of persons who may commit crimes.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so
as to prescribe the manner of conducting elections of Mayor and Co,uncil of said city.
On motion of Mr. McCurry, the rules were suspended and the following Senate resolution was taken up and read the first time, and laid over under the rules, to-wit:
A resolutionIn reference to shipping the new Code to certain offi-
cers of the State.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-thA following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the :first time and refened to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

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By Mr. Payne- ..A bHl to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in the
county of Catoosa.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. IrwinA bill to appropriate a fund for the purpose of .put-
ting head stones over graves of the Confederate dead at the Marietta cemetery.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Railroads, o-wtit:

By Mr. RiceA bill to require railroad companies in this State to
file with the Secretary of State a copy of the charter and amendments under which they operate, and the names of their President,Vice-President and Treasurer.

The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. Camp-

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in

the county of Campbell.

Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. "Proctor-

A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Camden

county to order payment from county treasury of such

sums to county officers as the grand jury may recom-

merrd.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Jones, of Bartow-

A bill to empower Commissioners of Bartow county

to give owners of land on the Etowah River, and other

large streams in said county, the right to erect gates

across public and private ways.



Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Jones, of BartowA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
Cartersville, approved August 27, 1872. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. MaddoxA bill to amend an act to incorpotate the Rome and
Chattanooga Railroad Company. Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. IrwinA bill to incorporate the town of Powder Springs, in
Cobb county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. Leave of absence was granted Mr. Deaton. The hour of 11:45 a. m. having arrived, the House
took up the special order for that hour, which waR the reception and consideration of the report of the committee on the life and public services of the late Ron. Chas. J. Jenkins.
Mr. Calvin, chairman of that committee on the part of the House, submitted the following report :

REPORT OF THE CO~fMITTEE ON THE LIFE AND Pl'BLIC SKRVICES OF THE LATE liON. QHARLER J. J.E,NKINS.

Mr. Speaker :

The committee, to which was assigned the duty of

preparing resolutions expressive of the feelings of this

House on the death of the Hon. Charles J. Jenkins,

has performed that service, and respectfully begs leave

to recommend the adoption of the following preamble

and resolutions, to-wit:



WHEREA, In the death of the Ron. Charles J. Jen-

kins, Georgia has lost one of her most distinguished

sons; and WHEREAS, It is eminently proper that this common-

wealth should, by public expression, testify her lively

appreciation of his exalted qualities, his manly virtues

and his valuable public services; therefore, be it Resolved, That, in the death of this great and good

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citizen, the State mourns the departure of one whose

loyalty to truth, honor and right was always conspicu-

ous; whose devotion to the general interests, and whose

execution of the highest trusts were beyond all praise ;

whose heroism, under circumstances the most abnor-

mal and perplexing, was truly sublime. Resolved, That the people of Georgia, proud of his
character and of the splendid record which he be-

queathed them, cordially commend the same to the emulation of coming generations.
Resolved, That his memory is dear to this Common-

wealth, and that his pure life-the noble impulses by

which he was ever controlled, his elevated statesman-

ship, his virtuous conduct, his fidelity and patriotism

-will be ever kept in grateful remembrance. Resolved, That a page in the Journal of this House
be dedicated to his memory, with this inscription : " In arduis ft. delis.~:

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN,

Chairman House Committee.

SEABORN WRIGHT,



THOS. A. ATKINSON.

On motion of Mr. Robbe, the resolutions, presented

by the committee, were unanimously adopted by a ris-

ing vote.

The hour of 12m., fixed by the joint resolution, having arrived, the Senate appeared on the floor of the

hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint ses-

sion of the General Assembly, was called to order by

the Hon. James S. Boynton, President of the Senate, who announced that the General Assembly had convened in joint session, pursuant to a resolution providing for memorial exercises in honor of the late Hon. Charles J. Jenkins.
The resolution was read.

The Hon. Lucius M. Lamar, Senator from the 14th

District, then introduced the committee's chosen rep-

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resentative, Col. Charles C. Jones, Jr., of the county of Richmond, who addressed the General Assembly on the life and public services of the Ron. Charles J. Jenkins, deceased.
At the conclusion of the address, the joint session was, on motion of Senator Lamar, dissolved.
On motion, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock a. m. to-morrow.
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In Arduis Fidelis.

DEDICATED
-TO THE--

-OF-
CHAS. JONES JENKINS.

Born January 6th, 1805. Died June 13th, 1883. W9R 'M8*&5 4A

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Tuesday, July 24, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. J. J. Kimsey, Representative from the county of White. On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Burch, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration the following bill, which they return to the House as incapable of consolidation, and recommend that it be read the first time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within the limits of Henry county, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. JoHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit:

An act to fix the time for holding the Superior Courts in the several counties composing the Northeastern Judicial Circuit of this State.
Respectfully suhmitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the Rouse without recommendation, to-wit:

.A. bill to make more definite and certain the sentences of persons convicted of misdemeanors, and to declare certain imprisonments unlawful.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

.A. bill to alter and amend section 2672 of the Code in relation to escheated property.
Respectfully submitted. M. P., REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by Llw Speaker of the Honse of Representatives, President o~' the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit:

An act to fix the time for holding the Superior Courts in the several counties composing theNortheastern J udicial Circnit of this State.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Finance have had under consider-

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ation the following resolution, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionTo procure a life size oil painting of ex-Governor '
Charles J. Jenkins to be placed in Representative hall. Respectfully submitted. W M. A. LITTLE, Chairman.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
ThecoCommittee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return to the House with a recommendation that they do pass, to- wit :
A bill to fix and regulate the license for selling spirituous liquors in the county of Appling at ten thousand dollars.
Also, a bill to amend the Constitution of the State, by submitting to the q nalified voters of the State the question of the creation of the office of Lieutenant Governor in this State.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Roswell, in the county of Cobb.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, in this State.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved February 26, 1877, which provided for altering and amending the road Iaws of this State, so far as the salhe relates to the counties of Houston and Monroe.
Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, in the county of Carroll.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.

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BEPOD.T OF OOJ\lMI'.rTEE OJI SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY.
Mr. Harris, chairman of the committee appointed on the pa.rt of the Honse to meet during vacation and investigate the propriety and expediency of establishing a School of Technology in this State, submitted the followinl report:

Mr. Speaker:
At the session ofthis Honse, which opened in November last, the following resolution was adopted:

''Resolved, That a committee ofseven from the tionse be appointed by ijte Speaker to investigate and consider the propriety and expediency of establishin1 in this State a School of Technology, under the supervis ion and direction of the State University, and, as part thereof, to be endowed byth.e State; and that said committee report their conclnlions to this House at th.e adjourned seslion thereof. Said committee shall have authority, and it shall be their dnty, to meet at some place to be :fixed by the chairman, at some time between tbe time when the present session shall adjourn and the time of the meeting of the General Assembly in the summer, to consider and investigate said matter.
"Resolved further, That in case said committee are of opinion that the establishment of such sohuol in this State is proper and expedient, that they be require.d to prepare a bill to that effect, and report thP same for consideration to this House at the time of makin1 their report as above provided."

It will be seen that the fore~Qing resolution authorizes the chairman to designate the place of meeting of ' the committee after the t.djonrnment of the session. At the time of the introduction of the resolution neither the mover, nor, as ftr.r as appears, those favoring it, had any idea of the magnitude of the duty impoSt>d upon the committee. At t.he called session of t.he General

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Assembly in May, a meeting of the committee was held for the purp01e of consulti!Ltion, and in order to determine the best method of prosecuting the investigation required by the resolution aforee.id. At this meeting it became evident to the entire committee that it would be utterly impracticable to obtain the information and settle the question proposed without a personal inspection and examination of the schools of the kind referred . to. The recent origin and compa..rative novelty ofthese schools, added to the fact that but few publications concerning them were accessible, rendered a. visit to the schools themselves the surest means of acquiring anything like exact a.nd positive information on the subject.
Indneed by these considerations the chairman, under the grant of power conferred upon him, fixed the city of New York a.s the most rmitable pla.ce for the meeting of the committee.
On the 9th of June, leSS, therefore, the committee met in the city of New York with a quorum present; only three members were a.bsent, two of whom joined the committee at a later day.
Inasmuch as the work in question comprehended the whole subject of technical education, its history, prvgress and results, together with cost a.nd a.ppliances, it was deemed best to divide and parcel out the work among the various members of the committee. The investigation was therefore directed especially to the following subjects :

1. The Currieulum or Course of Study. I. The Equipment or Apparatus. B. The Finance or Cost.

To each of these divisions three members were assigned, in order that the attention of these members might be more speci:6.cally directed to the matters involved respectively in ea.ch.
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proceeded at once to Boston, at which place is located the
ltASSAOHUSETTS DifSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
The committee were led to believe that this institution, by reason oflts numerous and varied department~, its thorough equipment, and remarkable corps of in struetots, would probably afford the best possible field for the investigations with which the committee. were charged. It enjoys a national reputation, as well from the fact of its location in the center of the best educated city in the Union, as from its extensive patronage and its brilliant suooess in the field of technical education. The :President is General Francis A. Walker, late head of the Census Bureau, a gentleman of learning and culturt", and strongly imbued with the belief that technical education is destined to play the most prominent part in the future development of the country. Your committee are under special obligations to him for the murtesy and affability with which he met them, and the pains taken by him to explain in detail and in a practical and business way the various:departments of the institution under his charge, and the necessary ap pliances for the establishment of such a sohool elsewhere.
The annual income of this college is about $60,000. There are forty professors. The students in attendance a.t the last session amounted to 516. The investments in building and machinery aggregate about $370,000. The permanent endowment fund is 1167,000. Included in this is one-third of the Land Scrip .Fund, donated 'to the State of Massachusetts by the General Government.
There is a foundry, machine shop, carpenter shop, a.ssaying and mining itepartment, forges, a school of design, and a spinning and weaving department, together with all the other apparatus found in first-class literary colleges. There are five purely professiona.l courses, to- wit: 1. Civil and topographical enginAer-

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ing. 2. Mechanical engineering. 3. Mining engineering, or mining and geology. 4. Building and architecture. 5. Chemistry.
In addition to these there are other courses for those who do not desire to adopt a distinctly scientific profession. In the School of the Mechanic Arts, the shop work is conducted upon the plan of the Imperial Technical School at Moscow, in Russia. In the first year is taught carpentry and joinery, wood turning, pattern making and foundry work. In the second the student learns iron forging, vise work, and the machine tool work. Only two years are required to complete this course. In the regular courses four years are required.
The training is both practical and theoretical. The students work in the shops until they learn by actual trial and experiment the mode of shaping, handling and constructing tools, machines, and all other things of like character.
The graduating student is prepared to fill any position in the great industrial departments of the country. He may choose any one of several professions. Owing to this fact these students are in great demand, and it has been found difficult to retain any of them even to fill valuable positions as teachers in the institution which graduates them.
'rhis great school does not seek to utilize any of the practical results of the students' labors. By the rules of the institution the students are allowed to carry away their work and appropriate it as they see fit.
It is the design of the instructors to subordinate every thing to the idea of instruction.

WORCESTER FREE INSTITUTE OF INDU~TRIAL SCIENCE.
From Boston the committee proceeded to Worcester, a city about forty miles west of Boston, on the Boston and Albany Railroad. Here is located the Worc.,ster Free Institute of Industrial Science, established in 1865. The President is Dr. H. T. Fuller, one of the most en-

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thusiastic advocates of technical education that your committee met in the North. The Institute under his charge embraces very nearly the same departments with tbose of the Massachusetts Institute at Boston. It is upon the plan of the Polytechnic Institutes of Europe, but claims to give special prominence to the element ~f practice. For instance, in the department of Mechanical Engineering, shop practice is added to and incorporated in the course. Three and a half years are required to complete this course.
The annual income of the college is about $24,000. The total endowment amounts to 8624,000. There are thirteen professors.
The chief distinction between this school and the one just mentioned, in fact between this and all others that your committee visited, is found in the fact that theresults of the students' work are utilized for the benefits of the institution. The college is a vast manufacturing establishment in which are constructed, in the course of training, various articles of machinery and woodware, which are put upon the market and sold for the benefit of the school. No material is lost in instruction. The student is taught from the commencement that he is working for value and not for mere experiment. He occn pies, practically, the position of an apprentice, and is made to feel the responsibility which attaches to his labor under such circumstances. It is claimed for this feature of the institution that it begPts at a very early period of the student's career the habit of care and attention, and insures a lively interest in the theoretical work of the instructor. Whether this be tru'e or not, the feature is certainly commendable on the score of economy. The net income of the college realized from the work of the students is said to be over $5,000 per annum. If compensation for the loss of material alone were the only results, this would be no mean advantage, but if to this be added a net gain of over $5,000 per annum, it can easily be seen how important would be the

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addition of snch a feature to any institution in this State, established with the necessarily limited resources at command for such purpose.
At the recent commencement of this college; Dr. Ful: ler, in his annual address, enumerated some of the features of the institution, which be thinks entitle it to the favorable consideration of the public.
These features, he says, are two : "(1.) That in every department ten hours weekly after the first six months, and in the mecbanic~tl department thirty.nine hours weekly for the extra six months at the outset, are given b practice; (2) that in the mechanical department after the earliest lessons, the practice is on commercial goods, and is carried on with the best tools and appliances, and after the best methods of commercial production. Instruction is combined with construction. For the former of these features," he continues, "we claim these advantages: '' 1. The practice clinches theoretical instruction by affording an immediate application of its principles. Drawing, for example, precedes or accompanies all construction. "2. 'I'he variety of work thus admissible makes it possible to utilize more hours daily than could be employed in mere Ftndy and recitation. The physical exercise of practice is not incunsiderable. "3. This system of practice has wisdom in sympathy with the labor which it develops. Suppose that the young men educated here were to be, as many are and more will be in time, foremen and superintendents, or owners of business. If they know the working details, they will conduct the business not oRly with more intelligence and profit, but with much less friction. T.bey will understand the amount of labor due and dom, and will more clearly appreciate the interests and position of those they employ. Half the difficulty with labor in these days comes from ignorance oflabor. "In regard to the second special feature of our sys-

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tern, the union of construction with instruction, notwithstanding the objections first made to it, we have found it valuable and helpful in the general aim of the school. The former has not interfered with the latter, for as a rule no practice is given to the student where he can not on the whole learn something or fix something. The fact that the product is to be tested and used arouses greater zeal by the satisfaction which the work anticipates, and furnishes additional incentive to thoroughness and exactness. The student, after graduating, can enter a shop and say, I have aone this work and can do it again. While most of the technical schools of Europe fill their museums with dumb models, we fill our shops with buzzing machines ; while they store up the accumulations of centuries, we sell the old, make something new, and so have always on hand the products of the latest and best thinking."

The machinery in this college is, in many cases, the product of the students themselves. The scope of instruction includes both the making and using of tools and machinery. The cost of repairs, therefore, in a college of this character is inconsiderable, and after a beginning is once made, the institution itself might" provide the necessary equipments for new and enlarged departments.
THE COOPER UNION.
Returning from Worcester to New York, your committee next visted the Cooper Union in the latter city.
The recent death of the founder, Ron. Peter Cooper, has served to bring this school prominently before the public, and there is no use of any extended notice. The school was established in 1857, and the endowment is now about $1,000,000. The income is about $50,000, and is mainly derived from the rent of stores in the lower portion of the building, and from the use of the great hall for public meetings. Tuition is free. Thirtysix teachers are employed. Nine hundred and fifty-

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five students received certificates of graduation for the year ending May, 1883.
In addition to the free library and reading room, there is an evening school of science, an evening school of art, a day school of art for women, a school of art for amateurs, a school of wood engraving, and a school of telegraphy.
The teaching is eminently practical. Not only is the school free, but the student is allowed to use the result of his work. Many pupils, while engaged in the school of design and engraving are able to support themselves by selling or disposing of the articles manufactured by them in the school. There is an engine but no machine shop connected with the Institute. The pupils, accompanied by instructors, often visit the factories and other manufacturing establishments in the city of New York, for the purposA of receiving practical information on the various subjects embraced in the course of studies.

THE STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
next visited by the committee, is situated at Hoboken, New Jersey. It embraces very nearly the same department!' with the school at Worcester.
The equipments are similar, except that this school has a foundry connected with the mechanical department. The President, Dr. Henry Morton, received your committee with great kindness, and showed them through the various rooms of the institution, explaining thoroughly the entire course of training. This school does not seek. to utilize the student's work. The income is about $30,000. There are twelve professors. In this school, as well as in all the others, the students are upon a perfect equality. Each one takes his turn at blowing the forge, sweeping the rna chine rooms, or stoking the engines. There is nothmg omitted which may contribute to making a practical engineer or mechanic. An educated superintendent of a factory or machine shop, who once stoked an en-

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gine or swept a machine room, will of course know all the better whether che employees under him are doing the same work properly.

LITERARY DEPART:rt'IENT.
It must not be supposed that in these schools no attention is paid to the literary education of the students. On the contrary, there is usually a literary course included in the curriculum. Ancient and modern languages, mathematics,:belle -lettres, metaphysics -all these have a certain portion of time devoted to them. Everything is simply subordinate to the leading idea of technical education, though all other branches are included.

RUSSIAN METHOD.
The instructive method mainly followed by most of the institutions visited by your committee, is based on what is known as the Russian system. This system is concisely described in the words of Professor J. D. Runkle, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technol gy, as follows-the quotation is made by Commissioner Eaton in his report to the Senate on the subject of industrial education, hereinafter referred to:
"The ideas involved in the (Russian) system are, first, to entirely se, arate the art from the trade, the instruction shops from the construction shops. Second, to teach each art in its own shop. Third, to equip each shop with as many places and sets of tools, and thus accommodate as many pupils as the teacher can instruct at the same time. Fourth, to design and graduate the series of sample to be worked out in each shop on educational grounds; and fifth, to adopt the tests for proficiency and progress.''
After completing their investigation of the four schools mentioned, your committee did not deem it necessary to extend their-researches further. The schools visited, as your committee are informed, rank among

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the leading technical institutions of the North, and your committee, after examining them, believed they were able to render what should be a satisfactory answer to the implied questions contained in the resolution aforesaid.

SKETCH OF TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.
As a short history of the origin and establishment of technical schools might not be uninteresting, your committee beg to append an extract on this subject from the able address of the President of the Worcester Institute already referred to :
"Up to the present century, except for military purposes, in no civilized country has there been special, systematic public training for business or the arts. Great -public works involving stern conflict with the forces of nature were not attempted. The first military school, the famous Ecole Polytechnique at Paris, was established in 1795. It embraced in its plan something of civic construction. Napoleon said it was the hen that laid him golden eggs. The engineers it trained have but few laurels from the common historian, but they bridged for their sire many a mighty river, and robbed. the Alps of their terror for soldier and civilian.
'' Schools of arts and trades in France were founded but a little later-at Chalons in 1802, at Angers in 1811, and a third at Aix in 1843. These train foremen and skillful workmen, master-finishers, founders, blacksmiths and machinists. Pupils are admitted at 16 years, after a common school education. They work 8even and a half hours in the shop, and five and a half hours daily in classes and in drawing. 'The chief advantage of these schools is not their direct influence on labor, but they serve as standards of comparison. They supply good overseers, but the theoretical studies are not sufficient to form skillful engineers.' Hence, in 1829 was established the celebrated Ecole CAntrale, or higher technical school in Paris, which educates en-

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gineers and superintendents of machine shops and manufactories. It has courses on mechanics, civil engineering, chemistry, metallurgy and architecture, covering three years, and its requisites for admission include the elements of physical science, and mathematics through descriptive and analytical geometry. Other technical and many apprentice schools, with shops for wood and iron work, exist in Paris, and other cities of France, and there is an increasing demand for them. Paris alone has one hundred art schools free to both residents and foreigners. Germany has eight polytechnic schools of the high grade of the Ecole Centrale. The courses are four years in length, and the preparation, Greek being omitted, corresponds very nearly with the attainments made in our better American colleges at the end of the sophomore year. Austria has seven such schools, Switzerland one, and Italy three, each of them instructing from six hundred to one thousand students. At Berlin will be opened in October next a new building for the Polytechnic of that city, which is the larges~ and finest single school edifice in the world. It will easily accommodate four thousand students, and has a separate chemical laboratory where four hundred and twenty can practice at once. The buildings, with furnishings, will cost two millons of dollars.
"The oldest technical school in Germany was founded at Augsburg about 1806, and the Bavarian system of which it forms a part is regarded as more symq~.et rical and complete than that of any other European nation, unless we except Italy, which has adopted substantialy the Bavarian method. It provides technical instruction in two grades of schools. After a preparatory course, which includes Latin, French, and English, and mathematics through a part of analytical geometry, the young man enters an industrial.school, where he has higher mathematics, physical science, with practice in laboratory; English and French, draw-

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ing and designing for two years. If he chooses the mechanical department, he has shop practice at the vice and bench, and a limited amount of machine work, nine hours weekly. There are four such industrial schools in that small kingdom, and the graduate from them can then enter the Polytechnic at Munich, and pursue for four years longer, theoretically and experimentally, the studies of the department he has chosen.
"Industrial and scientific schools of a lower grade are in all the central states of Europe, numerous and varied in character. Germany has three mining schools four of forestry, others for general agriculture, for grape culture, for weaving and dyeing, and for theoretical instruction in almost every kind of trade and buisness. These are mainly supported by the state or city, and are open to citizens and strangers upon payment of merely nominal fees. Besides those schools, wllich provide regular and continuou~ courses of study for the young, there are open from Novenber to March winter schools for laborers and other persons. These are sometimes day schools, sometimes evening schools, according to the occupations of the people and the time they can devote to study. In some regions there are many distinct' and separate industrial schools, as in the vicinity of Frankfort.on-the-.Main, where, within a radius of thirty miles, may be counted nearly a score of them. In large commercial cities instruction in a great variety of subjects is given under the same roof. Hamburg, for example, has a scientific and trade school, whose rooms are occupied constantly from 8 o'clock a. m. tilllO p. m. Eighty teachers give instruction to several thousand pupils of all ages from 12 to 60 years. No one there thinks himself too old to study. No one is too proud to confess ignorance and avow thirst for knowledge.
" Without being able to give exact statistics, I am quite sure that the provision for instruction and for appliances in technical work has increased in Germany
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more than two-fold in the last fifteen years. What has been the result of this scheme of almost universal industrial training~ Chiefly, the direct and enormous development of manufactures. Fifteen years ago England manufactured cotton, woolen and other goods very largely for German trade, to-day Germany imports cotton from the United States, and sells the product at a profit in the streets of Birmingham and Manchester, of New York and Worcester. Fifteen years agq Nottingham, England, made cotton gloves, hosiery and coarse laces for the world ; within five years, so I am told, twelve of the largest firms of Nottingham have moved their machinery and fixtures to Chemnitz, in Saxony, and have found the skilled, educated labor of that in land mountain city was much more profitabie to them than any they could employ in sea-girt England, even though the mult.itnde of the latter were almost starving for lack of work: This same Chemnitz exports larger values to this country annually than any other single city with, perhaps, four or five exceptions. It has a population not greatly above that of our own city, but in it, "Yith the best provision for general education, are three distinct higher technical schools, and two trade schools, all of such efficiency and celebrity as to attract the attention of technologists throughout the world.
" Other states of Europe have been following the ex ample of those already mentioned. Russia has had for two years two great mechanical schools, one of them at Moscow, an immense establishment, conducted on the plan of our own schools, and she is now organizing apprentice schools~ and other technical schools of an intermediate grade. Sweden, Denmark, Holland and Belgium have schools scarcely inferior, nay, in some regards, superior to those of Germany and France, while Spain and Portugal, though far behind, have entered the list to contest the prizes of civic industry.
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of fabrics, have had a considerable in:tluenceinimpressing, if not determing, the value of special education for industrial pursuits. Professor Rouleaux, of Berlin, went home from Sydney to report that certain German fabrics were often inferior in quality. His people needed better machinery, and more skill and care in manufacture, and, beginning at home, he insisted on practice as an important element of instruction in mechanical engineering. .At Paris, in 1878, the English commissioners found that ~ven in woolen and worsted work the English had failed to maintain their former superiority, .and when they discovered, a little later, that their own pig-iron was taken over to Belgium and wrought into steel and machinery more satisfactorily than it could be done at home, Parliament moved for a royal technical commission to inquire into the causes and remedies. This commission entered upon its work in .August, 1881. They have visited most of the best technical schools on the continent, and. have reported that, in largely jncreased and improved facilities for technical education alone lay the hope of resuscitating the waning industrial fortunes of the kingdom. Meanwhile private enterprise did not wait for the tardy action of great official bodies. Since five years ago a' single individual has founded and partly endowed the Mason Science College at Birmingham, ~t a cost of nearly half a million dollars. .A new technical school at Bradford has been built by subscription. Older schoolsatManchester, Bristol, Sheffield and Leeds have been put on better footing. University and Kings Colleges in London, with laboratories and work shops, are. giving their attention largely to scientific and technical work. Nott.ingham is converting its University into a place for similar training, and even old and aristocratic Eton, he~etofore intensely classical, and more the school of the nobility than almost any other in England, has
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riety of trades. In London during the last twelve

months two technical schools, one quite new, have

erected commodious buildings, and the trade com-

panies of that city have in addition subscribed 8100,000

for the current annual expenses of these and other

provincial schools. These facts show the trend of the

times abroad. Did time permit I might mention others

which I have known or verified by personal observa-

tion. In the interval of three years b~tween my two

visits, and careful studies of European schools of almost

every grade, there has been very marked progress in.

technical and industrial training. England has doubled

its outlay for this purpose within the brief time, and no

one who has not been on the ground has any adequate

conception of the intense interest now taken there in

this form of education. It is no exaggeration to say

that this subject is just now the foremost educational

topic of the world.''

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In our own country, the subject is receiving consid-

erable attention outside of the State. In December

last the Senate of the United States passed a resolution

calling upon the Secretary of the Interior for informa-

tion in relation to technical or industrial education in

the United States. In answer to that resolution a spe-

cial report was prepared by the Commissioner of Edu-

cation, showing the present increasing interest mani-

fested on this subject by the several States of the Union.

The compilation contains much valuable information.

At Bateville, in Virginia, and in St. Louis, schools of

the character mentioned have recently been established.

The plans for the first named school were prepared at

the Worcester Institute, and a gradnate of that college,

we are informed, is now in charge of the school. The

recent gift to Vanderbilt University of $100,000, made

for the purpose of adding a technological department

to that institution, has aroused a new interest on the

subject in the State of Tennessf'e. Alabama also is agi-

tating the question in conne;ction with the University

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at Auburn. In fact, there is not a Southern State which is not more or less concerned over the subjecto
In our own State the subject has created considerable discussion. Several years ago, some of our most earnest and philanthropic teachers, noticing the backwardness of our people in all scientific pursuits, called attention to the same through the public prints, and urged the view that something was needed to stimulate the youth of the country to seek industrial training, and to qualify themselves for some other professions than those of the law, medicine and the ministry. Till recently the suggestions of these gentlemen have been overlooked.
Yonr committee annex to this paper an extract from the annual report of the Chancellor of the State University, Dr. P. A.. Mell, made in July of last year, on this subject, in which the Doctor earnestly urges the matter upon the notice of the Trustees of that institution. (See Appendix B.)
But a stronger element has lately awakened to the importance of the subject. The Press, feeling the great impulse running through the whole country, has taken the matter up and added its powerful advocacy in behalf of some scheme to meet the existing want. To the gentlemen of the Press the author of the resolution owes the thought which prompted its introduction. If the meaRure eventuates in any good to the State, let the Press take the credit for the same. The almost complete unanimity exhibited by this class of thinkers on the snbject, as well as the prompt favor which the agitation of the matter has met with at the hands of the educators of our State, and with the mechanics and manufacturers the.rein, justifies your committee in entertaining the belief that this General Assembly will give its e-arnest attention.to the same, and not suffer the present opportunity to pass without some effort at least toward laying the foundation of a system which it is easy to

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1ee would remain a monument to its wisdom and progressive spirit for a.ll time.
The geneml conclusions to which your committee have arrived, after their investigation upon the subject, may be set forth briefly as follows :
1. Technical education for the people is receiving the sanction and encouragement of the grea.test minds in the greatest governments on earth.
2. Protection to manufactures is practically useless unless there can be found skilled labor to establish and carry them on ; therefore,
B. Technical education is necessary to develop our manufactures, utilize our resources, and keep up our State's prestige. We must either educate our own people or import others who are already educated.
4. Technical education dignifies labor by opening up , new and remunerative channels for its performance.
5. Technical education affords the best means for the solution of our social problem.
6. Technical education tends to diminish crime, not only by giving trades 'to students, but in the seconda,ry
results; for, by affording the surest means to develop the State's resources, it will tend to increase wages, cheapen the cost of living, and give employment to the idle and indigent.
7. Technical education is practical education, as distinguished from the mere theoretical. It is addressed directly to the wants and necessities of man. It comprehends the bestmeans ofadding value to raw material. Its tendency, therefore, is to stop the drift towards communism, a.nd insun: subordination to la.w and order in all classes of our complex population.
Spea.king generally on these head~:~, it is not the problem of higher education now so much that needs to be solved., it is the problem of practical eaucation. It is
the question ot filling the pp in our State's progress.'
The development of our resources has not fulfill~>d the prophecies of the past. Ourpeople_have_tried im-

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migration-that has failed. They have inv~ted Nortbern capital-that has not realized our hopes. Standing before our richer brethren of the North, they have shown their resources, rnapped out the possibilities of the State, and prayed for development. But our Northern brethren have evinced more interest in our politics than in our resources-in our votes, than in the possibilities of developmE.>nt. Let us now fall back upon ourselves.
It is stated that our people can manufacture iron in Georgia at $4.00 per ton cheaper than can be done in Pittsburg. But they have no market. The advantage over Pittsburg is lost in the payment of thA freight necessary to reach the market. Every interest of our people is affected by this great need. No agricultural people can become independent without manufactures. In a speech at the Cooper Institute in 1881, George B. Loring, Commissioner of .Agriculture for the United States, said: "It is the intimate relation between agriculture and manufactures which makes general farming what it is, and will gradually make American
farming what it should be. * * * So clearly are
these interests united that what benefits one naturally benefits both-what injures one injures both." Each furnishes to the other what is absolutely necessary to both, a market. The proposition is plain that the nearer the market is brought to the producer's doors; the greater the benefit he will receive from his productions. Eliminate the cost of transportation, which at last is only a tax that the producer pays to the carrier, and the producer receives all that his produce is worth. In the development of manufactures, therefore, lies the hope of our people.
That the spread of technical education will tend to stimulate the growth of the manufacturing interests of the State is susceptible of the most positive demonstration. Skilled labor is the crying necessity of our peapie. To meet this necessity the manufacturer of the

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State, in all the leading pursuits, is dependent upon the supply from the North, or from Europe, and it is easy to understand that to secure the best material he must offer higher inducements than theNorthern manufacturer, otherwise only the rejected surplus, or discontented material, will be accessible.
Besides this, skilled labor tends to create its own means of employment.
Illustrations are numerous. Take the case of the city of Worcester: A.t the time of the opening of the school referred to at that place there was only a comparatively small village round about it, now there is a thriving city of possibly near 75,000 inhabitants. The increase and aggregation of wealth, it is claimed, is largely due to the influence of the school upon the surrounding country. It bas made the city a center of manufacturing enterprise. It has developed the inventive talents of the citizens till the city's ratio of inventions is by far the largest in the State. Wealth and influence necessarily followed on such instruction, for every student was an educated source of power. Impulse was thus given to mechanical genius, skilled labor was secured, capital was invited, the students-largely taken from the county-turned their attention to the devPlopment of their own home resources, and to-day the proudest, best educated and most promising city in Massachusetts, outside of Boston, is possibly the city of W orcester.
The influence of such a school is not confined to the locality where it operates-the whole State doubtless has been laid under obligations to its wonderful power for good.
That Georgia needs some such agency to arouse the spirit of her people on the subject of manufacturing enterprise is evident to every one who stops long enough to consider the question.
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the South." If she would not surrender her prestige in this and every other regard, her people must turn their thoughts to those agencies which the enlightened progrPss of the outside world has approved as necessary to the advancement and development of the material interests of every community. A remark let fall by Prof. Morton, of the Stevens 'fechnological Institute, to the committee is pregnant with suggestions: "New York," said he, "can never hope to equal Pennsylvania in manufactures from iron and steel, for in the latter State the irvn and coal are side by side." What a reminder of our own resources ! Here, not only are iron and coal side by side, but the cotton which clothes the world grows in our fields upon the very banks of a water-power sufficient to turn all the spindles and looms of the North.
Even this is not all. What mineral that swells the current of commerce is not found in our mountains~ Gold, zinc, tin, lead, copper, manganese, talc, slate, mica and scores of other valuable deposits are said to lie awaiting development at the hands of an educated and enterprising people. Add to all this the finest climate on earth, lands adapted to any culture-fruitful and level-and the catalogue is even then but half complete. What a contrast this is to bleak, barren, rugged, winter-scourged New England!
After full consideration of the matters covered by the resolution, and after as thorl)ugh an investigation as it was possible to make under the circumstances, your committee are unanimously of the opinion that it is both proper and expedient "to establish in this State a School of Technology under the supervision and direc tion of the State University, and as part thereof to be endowed by the State."
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the course of study and practice followed in the Free institute at Worcester, Massachusetts, except possibly the course in Civil Engineering should not be included, inasmuch as a department of that character is now in operation in the State University.
The professional courses of study should, therefore, include the following :
1. Mechanical Engineering. 2. Mining Engineering, or Mining and Geology. 3. Building and Architecture. 4. Chemistry. .5. There should also be a School of Design, and a Department for Teaching tht- Art of Weaving and Spinning Textiles.

BUILDING AND MECHINERY.
Your committee are further of the opinion that the following buildings and machinery would be advisable, with such additions thereto as the state of the finances will admit:
1. Machine and workshop, 50x100, with a suitable sized engine-not less than 20-horse power-properly supplied with shafting, pulleys and belting; 20 carpenter's benches and sets of tools; 20 vises with tools; 16 engine lathes; 6 wood turning and brass lathf's; 2 iron planers; 1 milling machine; 1 light screw cutter; 2 drill presses; 2 power grindstones; 2 emery wheels, and all small tools, mandrels, gauges, cutters, taps, diPs, and the like required for use with the machine tools.

2. Another building for-
1. Foundry for casting iron and brass, furnished with moulder's tools and everything else required for practical work in this direction.
2. Smith shop, with ten forges, anvils, and sets of blacksmith's tools and steam hammer.
3. In same building, two sets of steam fitter's tools

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and vises, so that two pairs of students can work at the same time.
4. Also a space in the building provided with a small engine and lines of shafting, hangers, couplings, pulleys, etc., of various styles, for the purpose of millwrighting exercises.
5. Also a department of spinning and weaving, so that our people may learn not only to make the cotton and wool machinery, but may become skillful in the various uses of it, and be enabled to manipulate our own staple.
3. One three-story, ornamental main college building (50x100 properly subdivided in halls and rooms) for class and lecture rooms, with properly lighted apartments for drawing, drafting and sketching, and suitable equipments for a mechanical laboratory, in which students may study the materials of construction during the whole process of testing, and may apply. the theoretical tests practically by means of various dynamometric appliances. This main building to contain all apparatus and equipments not d~tailed in the machine shop and foundry departments.
ESTIMATE OF COST.
In the report' made by 1\fr. Eaton, the Commissioner of Education, to the Senate, heretofore referred to, he says:
"The expense of teaching theoretically the industries and the related sciences is no greater than that of teaching mathematics or languages. It is the greater capital that must be unproductively invested that makes technical schools expensive." Especially is this true where, as in the Worcester school, the material used by the students is utilized to the profit of the institution. The buildings and equipments, of course, constitute the main outlay. After these are procured the expenditures can be regulated by the number of students in attendance.

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Our unendowed denominational colleges probably afford thfl best illustrations of the real cost of education.
Their charges for tuition ought to determine the cost. At Emory College the student pays $60 per annum, and the income from this source supports the professors. In all the technical colleges the charge for tuition is $150 per annum. With one hundred students this sum would support a first-class technical school in this State.
To equip such an institution would not require more than $35,000. This is, of course, exclusive of the buildings. In fact, the estimate of Prof. Morton, of the Stevens Technological Institute, furnished your committee, is much less.
That estimate was as follows:
Machine shop, sixteen lathes, carpenter shop, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500
Forges, blacksmith tools, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 000 Outfit for school of design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 000
Foundry.................................... 2,000 Assaying apparatus, about................... 2,000 Machinery for weaving, etc..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Chemical laboratory, etc., etc., say........... 4,000

Total .......... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500
The estimate furnished by Gen. Walker, of the Massachusetts TecJwological Institute, is even less than the sum last mentioned.
If the cost of the necessary buildings should be included, your committee are of the opinion that the sum of $65,000 would be adequate to purchase and fit up the buildings, secure the necessary apparatus and pay the expense of running for one year. A less sum would too much cramp the institution at the beginning. It is very desirable if the school is established, that a favorable opening should be had. This estimate is made to cover an independent institution, not located within the immediate purview of the University.

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In this connection, your committee refer to the recommendation of the Chancellor of the University before mentioned. An estimate of the oost of such an equipment is made by him in the extract from his report annexed. That estimate contemplates a.loca.tion at Athens.
Your committee would ftU'ther suggest tha.t the fields of activity and of new life which a technical or indus trial school will open up, cannot and ought not be for the benefit of young men only. If there be one feature in this class of schools that is more interesting and inspiring than another, it is their especial adaptability to the wants of the youth, without regard to se:x, of that great class of our people whose members are ever in the fore-front in every work that will advance the best interests of the State.
Your committee would not see engrafted upon the polity of the State, even in the di,stant future, a.ny system that would develop "strong mindedness," socalled, in our lovely women; but, coupled with all the refining influences by which it has been the ambition and chief glory of our people to surround woman, your committee earnestly hope tha.t, in the near future, there will be given to her by this grand old Commonwealth the opportunity to attain to ,the higltest p~ssible places not only in literature, but in art and in handicraft, to which abe may aspire and of which Bhe may beca.pable. It bas been well said that honorable and useful employment for women is one of the problems of any high &nd advancing civilization.
Your committee do not urge that this step a.s to women to be taken immediately. With an abiding confidence that the school herein recommended to be established will not have been in opemtion but a few years ere the people will appreciate the special point here made, your committee content themselves with a suggestion as to the departments in which our young women may be trained, with honor to the State and

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with credit and profit to themselves, namely, in drawing and wood engraving, in phonography, in typewriting, telegraphy, design, etc.
In conclusion, your committee beg leave to state that they are strongly of the opinion that the founding of an institution simil-ar to that herein indicated would have the effect of stimulating and encouraging such education throughout the State.
It has sometimes been claimed that the attempt at higher technical education is unadvisable, unless it should have been preceded by years of undertraining in schools of like character but of lower grade.
'fhe groundlessness of such a suggestion becomes apparent when it is remembered that the Technological Schools all open with pupils in the alphabet of such training. At the Massachusetts Technological Institute, possibly possessing the highest grade of any similar institution in the North, the student in the school of Mechanic Arts begins his course of instruction by learning to grease machinery, shovel qoal into the furnace, and blow the forge bellows. He need be only fifteen years l)ld, and stands an examination for admission in:arithmetic, geography and English corn position. This course is assuredly graded low enough to satisfy any person however skeptical as to the capacity of the youth of Georgia.
It is well known that the establishment of schools and colleges for instruction in the higher departments of education always prove beneficial to the cause of education at large. The colleges at Athens, Penfield, Oxford and Midway, when first opened in the State, created the liveliest interest in all educational circles. New schools sprang up and a general stimulus was given to education throughout the entire State, the effects of which are felt t) this day.
Some such results as this, in the opinion of your committee, would follow the opening ofa Technical College of high grade at the present time. 'l'here is no interest

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in which the same amount of money invested would yield a better return.
Such action on thepart of the State would force the denominational colleges to annex a similar department to their own course, industrial schools in the cities would soon be opened, and all the benefits herein detailed would as inevitably follow as the natural sequence of cause and effect.
Your committee submit herewith a bill embodying the views and cone! usions reached by them, and they earnestly recommend the same to the favorable consideration of the House.
Respectfully submitted. N. E. HARRIS, Chairman,
w. A. LITTLE, M. v. CALVIN,
W. A. WILSON, R. F. WATTS, F. P. RICE, R. B. RussELL, E. H. BECK,.
'fOl\1 EASON,
w. N. SPENCE,
Committee.

APPENDIX A.

A Bill to be entitJed an Act to establish a Technologi-

cal School as a part of the University of Georgia,

and to appropriate money for the same, and for

other purposes :

SECTION I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly

of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by

authority of the same, That the following named five

persons, to-wit:

be, and they are hereby, ap-

pointed a Commission, who shall serve without pay

(but whose actual and necessary expenses while away

from their several places of residence may be allowed).

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SE;C. II. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-

said, That it shall be the duty of said Commission, a

majority of whom may act, to procure necessary ground

and buildings in the curporate limits of the city of

---, in this State, or as near the corporate limits as

may be most eligible and practicable, for the establish-

ment of a Technological School, which when established

as herein provided shall be a part of the University of

Georgia, and under the control and management of the

Board of Trustees of said University as hereinafter

provided.

SEc. III. Be it further enacted by the authority

aforesaid, '!'hat said Commisf'ion shall proceed as early

as practicable to have erected on such ground, E>ither

in whole, or by remodeling any building thereon, or

the erection of additional buildings-suitable houses,

and place therein the necessary machinery, power,

fixtures, tools, appliances and apparatus, as will best

carry into effect the intention of this Act, and as will

furnish to the students therein education in English,

mathematics, chemistry and drawing, and practical

training in the use of tools and machines in wood and

iron working, as is taught and practiced in similar

schools, and as near as may be practicable with the

appropriation herein made, to the curriculum and

course of training at the Free Institute, \Vorcester,

Massachusetts: Provided, that a regular course of

manual training shall be provided for all students in

said school, and no student shall be received except

for the full course as prescribed, and no student shall

be permitted to remain at said school, unless satisfac-

tory progress shall be made in all the departments ;

and provi(led further, that the Board of Trustees of

the University of Georgia, may from time to time add

such special features and make such rules and regula-

tions for the teaching and training of students in said

school, as will best subserve the purposes of this Act.

SEc. IV. Be it further enacted by the authority

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aforesaid, That in the erection of such buildings, the selectbn and placing of the machinery, tools and appliances therein, said Commission is authorized and empowered to procure the services of a suitable person, who shall have been a student in good standing of a similar school, to aid in said work, and who, by virtue of such employment, shall be the superintendent of the manual department of said school for one year after said school shall have been opened, when his place shall be filled by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, or in such manner as they may direct.
SEc. V. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when the necessary buildings shall have been erected and completed and the machinery, tools and appliances placed therein as contemplated by this Act, and said school shall be ready for the reception of students, said Commission shall notify the Board . of Trustees of the University of Georgia, and shall turn over to their control and management said school property, and said Board of Trustees shall make all needful rules and regulations for the government and successful management of said school, and shall either by themselves or through the local Board ofTrustees as herein created, select and employ competent teachers, of such number, on such terms, and for such time, as may seem best to them, and fix snch terms of tuition not exceeding--- dollars per annum as they may see proper: Provided, that the rates of tuitior. to others than residents of this State, shall not be fixed at an amount be. low one hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
SEc. VI. Be it further enacted by the ruthority aforesaid, That the five persons named as the Commission in the first section of this Act, are hereby created a local Board of Trustees for said school (with power to fill vacancies) and shall have such control and management of the affairs of said school as may be provided by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.
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aforesaid, That the sum of sixty-five thousand dollars,

or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby ap-

propriated for the establishment of said school and to

carry this Act into effect, and the Governor is author-

ized to draw his warrant on the Treasurer of the State

in favor of the Commission herein created for such parts

of said sum as may be applied for.

SEC. VIII. Be it further enacted by the authority

aforesaid, That the sum of money named in the preced-

ing section, is appropriated with the understanding

that it is to pay all the cost of grounds, buildings, ma-

chinery, tools, and appliances necessary for the establish-

ment of said school and its operations for one year, and

should said Commission find the same insufficient for

this purpose, they must, before any purchases are

made, report that fact to the Governor, who will in that

event issue no warrant for any part of the sum appro-

priated.

SEC. IX. Be it further enacted by the authority afore

said, That all property purchased under the authority

of this Act shall be free from liens or encumbrances,

that title to the same shall be taken in the name of the

Trustees of the University of Georgia in their corporate

capacity, and said property shall become the prop~rty

of the State of Georgia, and the same shall not be alien-

ated by any person, nor shall any valid lien be created

thereon, nor in the erection of any buildings connected

therewith, either by the act of any person, or by opera-

tion of law.

.

SEc. X. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-

said, 'l'h.at when any one of said Commission shall have

incurred any necessary expense while away from his

place of residence, in the performance of his duty under

this Act, then, on verification of the same by his affi-

davit,.the> Governor, if the same shall seem reasonable>,

shall endorse the same correct, and order it paid out of

the fund herein appropriated, and any indebtedness

for plans and specifications must likewise- be endorsed

by the Governor before payment of same is made.

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SEc. XI. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when said Commission shall have performed their duties under this Act, they shall turn over said property to the Trustees of the University, and submit to them at same time a full and final statement, describing the property purchased, the amount of money expended therefor, the nature and character of the property, and said Board of Trustees, after a verification of the same, shall transmit to the Governor S!:lid report, with such suggestions connected therewith as th~y may deem proper, and the Governor shall transmit to the General Assembly a summary of the same.
SEC. XII. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

APPENDIX B.
Extract from Chancellor's report to Board of Trustees, July, 1882.
DEP.ART11IENT OF TECHNOLOGY.
"I have had the honor of conversing with distinguished members of the Board of Trustees, on the sub. ject of the formal establishment of a Department of Technology bert>; and thoughtful members of the Alumni have opened correspondence with me on the same subject. Besides, the public press, and many public speakers, have time and again expressed a desire for an institution devoted to practical education. The fact. seems not to be known to the public generally, but it is truP, that we already have in actual operation here the most important parts of a Technological Insti tute. All that is neceesary to make the system complete is for the Board to found here a work shop.
".A TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
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intimated. The University has now in active operation four of the departments which makP, up such an institute, viz.: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Agriculture. In each of these departments, in addition to the old theoretical course of instruction, we have a practical course, in which students are made to perform actual work. This is strictly true of the three first named departments. The work done in them by students is manual work, in which the theoretical instruction given in the lecture-room, is practically carried out and illustrated by the student, who, aftt r completing his course, is a Physicist, a Chemist or an Engineer - or all combined, if he has had the time and talent to become familiar with the branches severally. In agriculture, the student, it is true, does not perform manual labor, but he has the opportunity to see it done.
"To complete our scheme, it would be necessary to have added to the foregoing departments, an Industrial School, or, rather, work-shop. In this a young man would be trained to the actual use of tools.
"The equipment of such a work-shop can be carried to an almost infinite degree; for a complete equipment should be capable of illustrating every J rocess of every kind of manufacture. But, in its beginning, it should have a good set of wood-working tools-such as ordinary carpenter's tools, viz. : Wood planing machines, circular and band- saws, morticing machines, etc. In the next place, it should possess a good set of metalworking tools-such as are found in an ordinary machine and foundry establishment. These two sets of equipment, with a steam engine to furnish. the neces sary power, would be the foundation upon which any enlargement in the way of special .machines can afterwards be laid. These equipments should be in charge of a practical man - a workman, or boss.
"The object would be to train young men-by subjecting them to actual manual labor at the tools and machines-to a thorough understanding of their con-

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struction and management. For instance, a young man may have acquired from drawings, and from incidental visits to a machine shop, a certain amount of knowledge, which will enable him to tell at a glance the difference between a lather and a planing machine, or a punching machine. But let him obtain employment as the manager of a shop, or suppose him to be placed in charge of certain constructions-in these relations, he may be at any time called upon to direct work to be done, or, perhaps, have to do it himself. In these cases~ it would not be sufficient for him to know the machine as a whole; he must understand every part of it; how to adjust the work to it; how to regulate it; and if it gets out of order, he must be able promptly to. go to the cause and remove it. In a word, a young man going through such a training, and being further educated in Drawing, in Chemistry, in Physics, and in Engineering, would be not only completely fitted to enter at once upon the charge of wood and metal machine shops, but his acquaintance with machinery would make him compehmt to supervise any kind of manufacture. This Industrial Department, once est?-bli8hed, admits of almost endless development in the way of illustrating all kinds of manufacturing processes.

" COST OF EQUIPMENT.
"The cost of the primary equipment described above, I am told, wo_uld be as follows :

Building, including a detached one for steamengines and boiler-house ................ $ 8,000 00
Engines and boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 000 00 Equipment of carpenter's shop............ 5,000 00 Equipment of machine shops and foundry. 15,000 00

Total .................................. $32,000 00

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other a low-pressure, or condensing engine. It would

be well to have both types, so as to make students fa-

miliar with the workings of each.

.

"Of course, provision must be made in addition, for

the salary of the boss.''

By unanimous consent, the bill proposed by the Committee on Technology was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, the same being-

A bill to establish an Industrial School in this State, and to appropriate money to establish the same.

On motion of Mr. Harris, three hundred copies of the report of the committee and the bill just introduced were ordered printed for use of the House.
The following bill was, on recommendation of the Committee on Spacial Judiciary, recommitted to the Committee on Corporation, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica.

By leave of the House, Mr. Little withdrew House bill No. 428.
The special order was then taken up, which was the consideration of House bill to provide for pleading and proving failure of consideration of notes given for commercial fertilizers.
The bill was read the third time. Mr. Crenshaw moved to postpone the consideration of the bill and make it the special order for Thursday, the 2d day in August next. The motion to postpone was lost.
Certain amendments, offered by Mr. Humber and Mr. Jordan, we~ lost.
The substitute offered by Mr. Ray, of Coweta, was then adopted in lieu of the original bill.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill and substitute until to-morrow

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morning, after the special order for that day was disposed of.
The motion tu postpone was lost. Mr. McBride moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion did not prevail. Mr. Russell, of Decatur, called for the previous question. The call was sustained. Mr. Reese called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Awbry, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Eason, Flynt, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Griffith, Head, Howell,

Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Lott, Mason, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Proctor, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robins, Robertson, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd.

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brown, Brooks, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dart, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Foy, Gary, Gordon, Hawkes,

Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McKinney, Mcintosh, McGregor, Owens, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Rankin, Redding, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sin1uefield, Spengler, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Witcher, Wood.

'rhose not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Brewer, Carter, Cannon, Deaton, Ford, Foster, "Glisson, Graham,

Gray, James, Johnson of Echols, McRae, McDonough, Moore of Hancock, Perkins, Rich of Wayne, Shipp,

Short, Sutton, Walthall, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 88. Nays 61. Not voting 26.

So the bill having received the requisite constitu tional majority, was pas~ed by substitute.
LPave of absence was granted Messrs. Stapleton and
Foster, of Floyd. The following communication was received from his

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Excellency the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
I am directed by his Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Honse of Representatives a communication in writing.
On motion of Mr. Little, the communication from his Excellency the Governor was taken up and read.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
8'l'ATE OF GEORGIA,
ATLAN'J'A, GA., July 24, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives :
It becomes my painful duty to inform you of the death of the Hon. Martin J. Crawford, Associate Justice of the Supreme Uourt of this State, which occurred at his home in Columbus on the 22d instant.
In the death of Judge Crawford the State loses a citizen illustrious for his serviues in State and National Councils, and on the bench of the Superior and Supreme Courts of Georgia, anddistinguished in private life for his probity and purity of character.
HENRY D. McDANIEL.

Mr. Little offered the following resolution:

'l'his House has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Associate Justice Martin J. Crawford. In common with other citizens, we feel that the State of Georgia has be>n deprived of the services of a valued public officer, who in various positions of confidence and trust confided to his keeping, regarded first the honor and prosperity of the Commonwealth.
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that respect to his memory, which his public worth deserves ; therefore be it
Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased-this being the day of the funeral obsequies-that this House do adjourn until 9 a. m. on Wednesday, 25th July.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, July 25, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called tu order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called, and the following members answered to their names, to-wit :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll,

Howell, HulBey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little,

Proctor, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell ofClarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons,

Cannon,
Calvin,
Oarithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden,
Cmmbl.ey;
Courson, Cox, Dart,
Davis, Daniel, Dawsori, Deaton, DeLafl11
Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fallip.nt, Fite,
Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary,
Geer,
Griffin,
Graham, Gordon, Griffith,
Hawkes,
Harris,
Head, E.oge,

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Lofton, Lope, Lott, Maddox,
Mason,
McRae, MaKay, McCanU., McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonoUJh, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mlddlebrooks, Mitchell,
Mobl.ey, Moore of Hancock,
Moore of Taliaferro, 1\:J:orrow, Murray, Oaborn,
Owens,
Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Cloifee, Payne,
Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,
Pri.nsle,

Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, sUtton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tlite, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Meiotosh,
Wisdom,
Withrow, Witaher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wri.pt of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those a.bsent 11re Messrs.-

.A.lsabrook,
Brewer,
Carter,
Dews,

Ford, Glisllon, Gray, Irwin,

James, Bedding, Walthall, Young.

Mr. Waldroop, from thl- Committee on Journals, reported the Journal ofTuesday examined a.ndapproved. The J ourna.l was then read a,nd confirmed.

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Mr. DeLacy offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionTo appoint a committee to investigate what counties
have not been. supplied with standard weights and measures.

The Speaker announced the following committee, DeLacy, chairman; McGregor and Everett.
Mr. Wright;, of Washington, chairman of the Qommittee to prepare and present a suitable memorial and resolution on the life and public services of Hon. H. V. Johnson, deceased, submitted the following report:

Oh! mighty Caeu.r ! dost thou lie so low And a.ll thy conquests, glories triumphs spoils Shrunk to this little measure.''

Such was the reflection tha.t crowded a.ll loftier thoughts out of the mind of Anthony, the triumvir, as he stood bowed with grief over the dead body of his murdered master and friend.
On these occasions so frequently occuring of late, when Georgia is called upon to 'stand as chief mourner at the open grave of some one of her distinguished sons; her maternal grief is softened, though not removed, by a broader and better philosophy than was to be found in the pagan metaphysios to whioh a.lone the Roman triumvir could turn for comfort and support. When she comes to lay down a son, though it be her best beloved, she is content, na.y she is glad to see, u Shrunk to this little measure" ofsix feet of new-
ly turned earth; those "conquests, glories triumphs spoils," whose narrow basis was self love, whose final cause was self:'-a..ggran.disement, and whose ultimate effects and consequences could be nothing less than the enerv&tion of all the higher types of patriotism, and the destruction of P'lblic virtue. But those larger deeds composed by the la.bors of his lift>, those deeds whose

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origin can be traced to the higher attributes of his rut ture, these in our day are never allowed to be interred with his bones. They revert to the State WI family jewels ; she constitutes herself guardian of them f.Jrever; and while the State lives they shall not be neglected nor forgotten. Georgia is juatly proud of the long list of her distinguished sons, her Jackson, Troupe, Forsyth, Crawford, Lumpkin, Cobb, Warner, Hill, Stephens and Jenkins. But in all the brilliant multitude of names that illnstrate her virtues and adorn

her history, there is not one wteathed with a more justly won chaplet of honor than that of the distinguished patriot and statesman, Herschel V. Johnson.

In all the long and widely various services of his public life there is not one deed, whether of conquest.

triumph or glory, whicb. she will permit to rest with

his ashes in the forgetfulness of the grave.

1

She claims and will maintain guardianship over them

all, and the memorial exercises which now engage our attention confer no less of ht~nor, while they confer far more of abiding benefit upon the Stat!"\ and the people

we represent than upon the memory of the illustri'\us

dead.

..

While we would avoid the invidiousness of compari-

son, it is not improper to remark that Governor Johnson ret:Jeived at the hands of his people perhaps a greater number of honors, served them in ~ore varied

capacities than it has fallen to the lot of any other of her sons to do. In 1848 he was called by his native State to represent her in the Senate of the United States, and he speedily took an honorable position WI a statesman and debater in a body composed of such men as

Olay, Benton, Calhoun and Webster. In 1849 he WWI elected Judge of the Ocmulgee Circuit, and held tba,t position for four years, discharging its duties with great

satisfaction to the good people of that circuit. In 1859, when the Democratic party of the State was rent by jealosies, strife and dissentions, he was ca,lled by his

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wing of the party to the Gubernatorial chair. During the four years of his administration the keen eye <?f party jealousy-keener than the eagle's, though it becould detect no blemish either in the statesmanship of of the magistrate or the Arcadian honesty of tlre man. His statesmanship was nationaL State lines could no~ circumscribe it. It was part of the property of the country at large, and the property did not lie unclaimed. When in 1860 his party was halting on the
outer top of a political wilderness, which could not be
measured by a forty days's journey, and was casting about for the Moses and Aaron of the dreadful march, their choice fell upon Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, and the subject of these remarks. He was sent by his adopted county of JeffPrson to the Constitutional Convention of 1860 ; and there, with the fearlessness and rea1 characteristic of the man, he threw the weight of his great ability and strong following against the policy of secession. His efforts proving unsuccessful against the in:fiamed pauions of an outraged public sentiment, the dutiful son did not hesitate to bow his bead in
filial obedience to the voice of his State, and to share with her the burdens and penalties of a policy be could not avert. Though "fallen upon evil days and evil tongues, with darkness and with dangers. compassed 'round," his lofty patriotism would not allow him to for,;et that she was still the mother who bore him. During the whole period of the war which followed he represented her in the Confederate Senate, and gave to the cause on all occasions and in all ways rich largess of wisdom, prudence and cheer.
When the war was over, and when the Confederacy ha.d gone to swelL the number of "things that were but are not," his counsel was again sought. Re was called upon to represent the county of Jefferson in the Constitutional Convention of Georgia, called in 1865, and }Vas, unanimously chosen to preside over its deliberations.
He was elected United States Senator by the first Leg-

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islature assembled under the new Constitution. Though he bad bitterly opposed secession before it became a reality, be was known to be too true a Georgian and too pure a patriot to consent to, much less connive at, the fastening upon his people of the reconstruction badge of infamy and bate, which Thad Stevens and his Jacobin crew had prepared for them. His people's shame was a greater price than this man could pay for
a little brief authority and distinction. He lost his seat in the Senate. He remained enthroned in the hearts of people.
Here his active political life ceased. He retired to the repose and quiet of private life on his plantation in Jefferson county. He thought to indulge in the sentiment of the poet-

"I still had hopes, my latest hours to crown, Amidst the inviting bowers, to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose."

But his State could not spare him. Unselfishly yield-

ing to entreaty, he accepted the Judgeship of the Mid-

dle Circuit; and it wa~ in the discharge of the duties

of this office that the last eight years of his life were

spent.. The loss to the State of the wealth of his coun-

sel in the larger matters of State policy, was the ex-

ceeding great gain of the people within the jurisdiction

over which he presided. And it was here, as perhaps

no where else in all his long public career, that he

showed to advantage those fibers ofgentleness and love

which ran through all the woof and warp of a nature

that was often, though unjustly, accounted unsympa-

thetic, harsh and severe.

.

Were it to the purpose of this occasion, it would be

pleasant and easy to show that what many who knew

the man only afar off called harshness, was rather the

sevefity of a just man whose keen intellect saw wrong

in all its hideousness through any and ~ll the different

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ways in which its apostles might trick it out; that what many esteemed unyielding obstinacy was more often the unyielding firmness of a Spartan ; that what often sePmed haughtiness was only that massive dignity which made a fit setting for the massive character of the man; and that what was call~d prejudice was often only the exalted courage of convictions reached by a mind which saw further than its fellows.
These were the only complaints that were ever entered against him; and they were all laid in a failure to appreciate that Titanic strength and unmalleable firmness of character which more than even his own intellectual powers gave him a place in the hearts and judgment of his people, as one of their greatest men. Like to the gentle Horatio, he was in very truth-and not merely in the strained language of eulogy-" more an antique Roman than a Dane."
Resolved therefore, That as an evidence of our appreciation of his great abilities, lofty patriotism, and long public services, it is hereby ordered that the date of his birth and also the date of his death be entered upon the Journal of this Rouse.

On motion of Mr. Wright, of Washington, the memorial and the resolutions accompanying it were made the special order for Tuesday next, at 11 0 1clock a. m.
Mr. Spence, chairman protem. of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have bad under consiCJeration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and em power the Board of County Commissioners of Bartow county to give owners of land on the Etowah River, and other large streams in said county, the right to erect gates across public ways, And for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to consolidate the offices of Clerk of the Snperior Court and County Treasurer of the county of Pickens, and to fix the pay of the same.
Also, a bill to authorize the Board of County Com missioners of Warren county to levy and collect a tax above that now allowed by law, to build and repair the public buildings and bridges in said county.
Also, a bill to regulate the sale and traffic in seed cotton in the counties of Wilkinson and Twiggs.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to exempt Dr. C. S. Harris, of the county of Floyd, from the operation and penalties of an act regulating the practice of medicine in this State, approved September 28, 1877.

Also, the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act, approved 25th of September, 1879, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Emanuel.
Respectfully submitted, W. N. SPENCE, Chairman pro tem.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on Special Judiciary :

Mr. Speaker :

The following members of the Special Judiciary Com-

mittee would respectfully recommend the following

minority report :



We recommend that House bill No. 329, which seeks to except a certain person from the operations of a generallaw regulating the practice of medicine in this State do not pass for the following reasons:
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1st. Because it is a special law for a particular per-

son, and as provisions are already made by a general
we law on the subject, think the bill unconstitutional.

2d. Because the free consent of all persons to be af-

fected thereby has not been obtained, as required by

the Constitution of this State.

Respectfully submitted,

J. E. D. SHIPP,

JAs. B. HuDsON,

H. A.. JENKINS,

ARTHUR pATTEN,

WM. A.. TEASLEY,

J. J. KIMSEY,

LAVENDER R. RAY.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which tht:>y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A. bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts for the counties of Bullock, Emanuel and Screven.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, towit:

A. bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts in Calhoun county, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

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Also, thfl following bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence ~f the House, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Butler, in the county of Taylor, which was passed by a constitutional majori~y of yeas 27, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit :

A resolutionTendering to the Hon. C. C. Jones the thanks of the
General Assembly, etc.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the publication of the Supreme Court Reports, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bill with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence. of the House, to- wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Dallas, in the county of Paulding, which was. passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Board of Roads and Revenues of Taylor county to let out the building of pubHc bridges in said county, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bills of the Senate have been passed, to-wit:

. A bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on the docket of the Supreme Court, which was passed by R constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

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.Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Laurens, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The special order set for today was then taken up, which was the consideration of the majority and minority reports from the Committee on Privileges and Elections in reference to the contested election case from the county of Camden of A. Wilson, contestant~ against Daniel R. Proctor, sitting member.
The majority and minority reports were then read from the printed Journal of the House, November session, 1882, pages 373 and 382.
The resolution submitted by the majoritJ-report was as follows:

Resolved, That at an election, held in the county of

Camden, on the 4th day of October, 1882, for members

of the House of Representatives of Georgia, Anthony

Wilson received the highest number of legal votes

polled for Representative of the county of Camden, and

is entitled to said seat.

[Signed]

JAMES M. DuPREE, Chairman.

The minority of the committee offered the following resolution as a substitute, to-wit:

Resol1Jed, That Daniel R. Proctor is the duly elected

member of the House of Representatives from Camden

county, and that he retain his seat in said House.

[Signed]

D. W. ROUNTREE,

J. E. DART,
s. E. JONES,

JESSE BREWER,

W. W. DEws,

THOS. M. AWBREY.

On the adoption of the substitute, Mr. Dews called for the previous question.
The call was sustained.

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Mr. Redding called for the yeas and nays. The. call wa.s sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the afiirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, AVB.r11 Awbry,
B~tt,
Beck, Brewster, Brinson, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crumbley, Courson, Cox. Dart, Deaton, Dews, Fite, Foy, Geer,

Graham, Harris, Hea.d, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnson of Euhols, Jones of Elbert, .T!Iller~ of Twigs, Lewis, Little, Loguey McKay, McCants, :McKinney, l'lcElvaney, :McGl'IIJIOl', :Murray, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Ra.y of Coweta., Red wine,

.Robins, Robertson, Rountree. Shipp, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of B17an, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley.

Those votifii in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, :Bishop, :Bonner, Broyles, :Brooks, :Burch, C&mp, Carroll,
Calvin. 11 Crenshaw,
Crittenden, Davis, Daniel, Dawson,

Humber, Huds1111 of J ackson1 Jacowa.y, Jordan, Johnston,,
Johnson of Lee, J !Illes of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lott,
:Maddox. :McRae, McBride, 1\laCurry, !'IcDonough, :Mclntnsb,

Peek,

Perkins,

Pringle,

Rankin,

Ray of Crawford,

Redding,

Rice,

Rich of Paulding

&bbe,

Russell of Clarke,

Russell ol Decator,

Short,

Spence,

Spengler,

Stallings,

Stapleton,

Teasley,

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DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Flynt, , Griffin, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Brewer, Brown, Carter, Eason, Falligant, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary,

Glisson, Gray, Irwin, James, Jones of Bartow, Lofton, Mason, Pendleton, Proctor,

Yeas 62. Nays 87. Not voting 26.

Thompson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, "Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.
Reese, Ri~h of Wayne, Sutton, Tate, Walthall, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

So the substitute proposed by the minority report was not adopted.
The question then recurred on the adoption of the resolution proposed by the majority report.
On this question Mr. Fite called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bisliop,

Hudson of Jackson, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee,

Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

:Bo:a:ner, Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittlmde:a., Davis, Daniel, Damon, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Flynt,
Grima,
Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Hop, Bowen, Hulsey, Humber,

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Jones of DeXalb. Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lott, Maddox, :McRae, 1\fcBride, 1\lcCurry, McDonough, Mcin'tosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell,
Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of 'l'aliafe~ Morrow, O..boru,
Owens,
Park, Patten, Payne, Peek,

Bice,
Rich of Paulding,
Bob be.
:Bussell of Cla:rke, Russell of Deca.t11r1 Short, Sin.juefield,
Spence, Spengler,
Stalllugs,
Stapleton, Teasley,
Thompson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley,
Winningham, Wilson of Greene,
Wilson of :Molntosh.
Witcher,
Wolfe,
Wood, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Those voting in the neg&tive &re Messr&.-

Alexander, Almhrook, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beck, Bre)Vster, Brinson, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, C1hancey, Crumbley, Courson, 111 COx, Dart, Deaton, Dem, Fite, Foy, Geer,

Graham, Harris, Head,
Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs,
Lewis,
Little, Logue, :McKay, McCants, McKinney, :McElvaney, McGregor, Murray, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Ray of Coweta,

Redwine, :Robins, :Robertson, Rountree, Shipp,
Silman,
Simmons,
Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Clinoh, Sweat of Pierce,
Tucker, W aldroo{l, Watson, Wilson of BnUock, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow,
Whatley.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Brewer, Brown, Burch, Carter, Eason, Falligant, Ford, Foster, Fuller,

Gary, Glisson, Gray, Irwin, James, Jones of Bartow, Lofton, Mason, Pendleton,

Proctor, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Sutton, Tate, Walthall, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 87. Nays 61. Not voting 27.

So the resolution proposed by the majority report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections was adopted.
The contestant, Anthony 'Vilson, then presented himself and was sworn in by the Speaker, as Representative from the county of Camden.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under c.onsideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to build a new capitol for the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund taxE>s illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refnnd taxes illegally bollected by the State of Georgia from the Queen Insurance Company of England.

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Also, a bill to a-p-propriate money to refund double

taxes illegally collected from the Manhattan Life In-

surance Company.

.Also, a bill to ap-propriate money to refund to the London Assurance Cor-poration double taxes illegally

collected by the State of Georgia.

Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected by the

State of Georgia from the Virginia Fire and Marine In-

surance Company.

.

Also, a bill to refund tripl'e taxes illegally collected

by the State of Georgia from the Alabama Gold Life

Insurance Company.

Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double

taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Continental Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally coilected

by the State of Georgia from the Springfield Fire and

Marine Insurance Company of Massachusetts.

A1.so, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected

by the State ot' Georgia from the Hoffman Insurance

Company of New York.

Also, a bill to refund double taxes illPgally collected
bf the State of Georgia from the Citizens Insurance
Company of New York. Also, a bill to rPfund double taxes illegally collected

by the State of Georgia from the Howard Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected 0 by the State of Georgia from the New England Life In-
surance Company of Massachusetts. Also, a bill to refund double taxes illPgally collected

by the State of Georgia from the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Minnesota.
Also, a hill to refund double taxes illegally collected

by the State of Georgia from the 'vVashington Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected

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by the State of Georgia from the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company of New York.

ThP Committee on Finance recommend the following bills do pass, as amended, to wit:

A bill to refund triple taxes illegally collected by the

State of Georgia from the Penn Fire Insurance Com-

pany.

Also, a bill to tefund double taxes illegally collected

by the State of Georgia from the North America Life

Insurance Company of New York.

Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected

by the State of Georgia from the Mutual Life Insurance

Company of New York.

Also, a bill to provide for submitting to the qualified

voters of Sumter county the question of issuing bonds

of said county, not exceeding thirty thousand dollars,

for the purpose of building a new court house for said

county.

Also, a bil! to amend an act, approved September 8,

1881, entitled an act to authorize the Board of Commis-

sioners of Newton county to levy a tax of 200 per cent.

on the State tax of Newton county, etc.

e

Also, a bill to provide for the sale of the western half

of lot letter "G," in Percival ward, in the city of Sa-

vannah, and the improvement thereon, known as ''The

Arsenal," etc.

Also, the Committee on Finance recommend that the author of the following bill be allowed to withdraw the same, to- wit :

A bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Girard Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Respectfully submitted. Wl\r. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Little, three hundred copies of

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House bill No.5, to provide for building a new capitol for the State of Georgia, were ordered printed for the use of the House.
On m?tion of Mr. Pringle, House bill No. 123 was made special order for to-morrow after reading the Journal, the same bei~g a bill to provide a general local option law for the State of the subject of prohibition of sale of intoxicating liquors.
On motion of Mr. McCurry, the rules were suspend.ed and the following resolution was read the second time, to.wit:

A resolutionTo supply Notaries Public with Codes.

The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
The roll was called and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and refeiled as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. RiceA bill to appropriate $20,000 of the fund arising from
inspection of fertilizers, annually, for the support of branch colleges of the State University.
Referred to Committee on Finance. By Mr. Rice-
A bill to provide for the payment of bond No. 349 for $500, issued July 1, 1852.
Referred to Committee on Finance. By Mr. Hulsey-
A bill to amend section 534. of the Code, as to right of disabled soldiPrs to peddle without license.
Referred to Committee on Finance. By Mr. Hulsey-
A bill to an:end an act entitled an act to amend an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of railroads, approved September 27, 1881.
Referred to Committee ori. Railroads.

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By Mr. HulseyA resolution providing for the purchase by the State
of the unsold edition of the Code of 1882. RPferred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. RiceA bill to incorporate the Manufacturers' Mutual In-
surance Company. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Mr. Calvin presented a petition from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, requesting the General Assembly to require instructions in physiology, etc., be given in the public schools of this State, which was reft->rred to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
The following mess:1ge was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, towit:

A bill repealing the several acts creating and estab-

lishing a County Court for the county of Bryan, which

was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 30,

nays 0.



Also, the following House bills, with amendments, in which thPy ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill incorporating the town of Sumner, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 9.

Mr. Park, chairman Committee on the Lunatic Asylum, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker : The Committee on the Lunatic Asylum have had un-

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der consideration the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to establish an inebriate asylum in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

P .ARK, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 110, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on the Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. HulseyA bill to repeal certain acts relating to working of
the chain-gang of Fulton county on the streets of Atlanta, and for other purposes.

On motion of ~fr. Ritch, of Paulding, the rules were suspended and House bill No. 432 was taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, the same being a bill to incorporate the town of Dallas, in the county of Paulding, to define the corporate limits of the same, and for other purposes.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads towit:

By l\Ir. RankinA bill to amend section 719 of the Code, in reference
to rates of freight on railroads in this State.

The following bills. were introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. HogeA bill to further prescribe the duties of stenographic
reporters for Superior Courts of this State. Also, a bill to regulate the practice in the Superior

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Court of this State in regard to motions for new trials. By Mr. Rice-
A bill to require corporations chartered by Superior Courts to file with the Clerks of the Superior Courts of the counties wherein is their main works, a copy of their charter, a Jist of officers and stockholders, and to provide for a charter record.
Uy Mr. ParkA bill to amend section 4401 of the Code as to punish-
ment for hog-stealing.
By Mr. McElvaneyA bill to provide compensation for State's witnesses
in certain cases.
By Mr. Moore, of HannockA bill to authorize the Ordinaries to issue executions
for fees due officers of their court.
By Mr. McBrideA bill to amend section 4157 (c) of the Code, by pro-
viding for striking juries in Justice Courts.

On motion of Mr. Brooks, of Floyd, the rulP.s were suspended and the following House bill was taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

By a two thirds vote-yeas98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to- wit :

By Mr. RedwineA bill to amend an act incorporating the city of
Gainesville.

The following bill, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolida-

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tion, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :

By Mr. Zachry- A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
Henry county.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Rice, Jones of Elbert, Everett, Brown of Pulaski, McElvaney, Chancey, Wilson of Bulloch, Go.rdon, Wood and Kimsey.
'fhe hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

. ATLANTA, GEORGIA,

Thursday, July 26, 1883.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called

to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by

the Chaplain.

On motion of Mr. Jordan, the call of the roll was

dispensed with.

JoMurrn. aHlsu, drespoonr,teodftJhaecJkosuornn, aflroomf

the Committee on yesterday examined

and approved.

Mr. McGregor gave notice of a motion to reconsider.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. McGregor moved to reconsider so much of the

Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the

House on the m::1jority and minority reports from the

Committee on Privileges and Elections in the contested

elPction case from the county of Camden of Anthouy

Wilson, contestant, against Daniel R. Proctor, sitting

member, and the seating of the contestant.

Mr. Park moved to lay the motion to reconsider on

the table.

On the motion to lay on the table, Mr. McGregor

called for the yeas and nays.

The call was sustained.

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On call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affir?Iative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner,
Broyle~,
Brown, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Davis, Daniel, DuPree, Everett, Flynt, Fuller, Griffin, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes,

F.toge, Howell, HulHey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Maddox,
Ma~on,
McBride, McCurry, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Oaborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne,

Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Teasley, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, 1Vitcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Avary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beck, Brewster, Bush, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy,

Harris, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, McKay,
McCant~,
McKinney, McElvaney,

Redwine,
Ree~e,
Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson,

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Falligant, Fite, Foy, Geer,
Glis~on,
Graham,

McGregor, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Ray of Coweta,

Waldroop, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Washington.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Brewer, Brinson, Carter, Chancey, Dawson, Drewry, Eason, Ford, Foster, Gary, Gordon,

Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Lofton, Lott, McRae, McDonough, Mcintosh, Mobley, Murray, Proctor,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Decatur, Sutton, Tate, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 75. Nays 64. Not voting 36.

So the motion to lay on the table prevailed. Mr. Dart offered the following resolution, and, on motion, the rules were suspended and the resolution was read and agreed to, to.wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the Clerk to turn over papers in con-
tested election case from Camden county to the Solicitor-General of the Brunswick Circuit.

Mr. Falligant offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

.A resolutionDisplacing the special order of Saturday, the 28th
inst., fixing the memorial services in honor of Hon. B. H. Hill, and providing for the postponement of the matter to a later day, to be fixed by the committee.
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Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return to the House with a recommendation that they do pass, to- wit :

A bill to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Franklin, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Temperance Church, in Carroll county.

Also, the following bills, which they return, and recommend that the same do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to compel the keeping up of stock and cattle in the county of Bibb, and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, a bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877.

Also, the following bills, which theyreturn, and recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw the same, to- wit :

A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Camden county to order the payment of such sums out of the county treasury to the county officers of said county as may be recommended by the grand jury.
Also, a bill to make the Tax Collector of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff.

Also, the following bills, which they return, and recommend that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:

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.A bill to provide compensation for ma,p.agers of general, special and municipal elect.ions held in Hancock county .
.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in the counties of Pike and Mitchell, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.

.Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. 8peaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to provide for the correct assessment of the property in this State for the purpose of taxation.

'rhe committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend that the author be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:

.A bill to appoint Tax .Assessors for this State, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. WM. .A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitte~ the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recom mend do pass, to-wit :

.A bill to provide for taking of testimony on application for injunction, and other similar cases.

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Also, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code, in relation to the nianner of inflicting death sentence.
Also, a bill to amend section 2495 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend be referred to the Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to submit to the voters of Hancock county the question of the retention or abolition of the County Court of said county.
Also, a bill to provide for the distribution of the fines and forfeitures arising in the County Court of Sumter county.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the marriage of white persons and persons of the Mongolian race in this State.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Dallas, in Paulding county.
Also, an act to repeal the several acts creating and establishing a County Court for the county of Bryan.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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By leave of the House, House bill No. 439 was withdrawn.
On motion of Mr. Little, three hundred copies of House bill No. 417, to provide for the correct assessment of property for taxation, were ordered printed.
The following bill was, on motion of :Mr. Little, recommitted to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to supply a deficiency in the contingent fund for the year 1883.

On motion of Mr. McCants, the following House bill was taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concvrred in, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Butler, in Taylor county.

The special order for to-day was then taken up, which was the consideration of House bill No. 123, to prevent the evils of intemperance, and to adopt a general local option for the State, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time, the substitute pro posed by the Committee on Temperance was also read.
On motion of Mr. Peek, three hundred copies of the substitute were ordered printed for the use of the House, and the further coneideration of the bill was made the special order for Wednesday next, immediately after the reading of the Journal.
On motion of Mr. Hoge, the rules were suspended, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 101, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Rice-
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which the concurrence of the Honse of Repl'esentatives is asked, to-wit:

A resolutionFixing the day for the election of an Associate J ns-
tice of the Supreme Court, to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. Martin J. Crawford, lately deceased.

On motion of Mr. Redding, the rules were suspended and the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit :

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That on Thursday, the 2d day of August next, the General Assembly shall convene in joint session in the hall of the House of Representatives at the the hour of 12 o'clock m., for the purpose of electing an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of this State, to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. Martin J. Crawford, lately deceased.

On motion of Mr. Tate, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proofs of the publication of the notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the reqnisite constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilmer, to grant election powers and privileges to the same, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. McKay, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up and read the third time, the report of the committea was agreed

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to, and the proofs of the publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill passed by therequisite constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, towit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within two miles of Round Oak Methodist Church, Jones county, Georgia, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. McCurry, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was taken up and read the third time, to-wit:

A joint resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the resolution, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me as their chairman to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, as amended, to-wit:

A joint resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.

The report of the committee was agreed to, and the resolution was passed by substitute, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 105, nays 0.
On motion of Mr. Studdard, the rules were suspended and the following House bill, unfavorably reported by the Committee on Special Judiciary, was taken up, towit:

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A bill to amend the stock law, so far as the county of Morgan is concerned, so as to provide for a new election in said county on the question of fence or no fence, and for other purposes.

Mr. Middlebrook moved that the bill be read a second time, and that the report of the committee be not agreed to.
On the question of agreeing to the report of the committee, Mr. Bishop called for the previous question.
The call was sustained. The report, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to, and the bill was read the second time. Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special Bills, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Local and Special Bills have had under consideration House bills 6~4, 686, 691,1692, 693, 700, 703 and 708, which they find capable of consoli dation, and offer in lieu therefor a consolidated bill, which they recommend be read the first time, and referred to its proper committee, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Souls Chappel, in Lumpkin county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in five miles of the churches and academies in the town of Marshalville, in Macon county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of:lntoxicating liquors in three miles of Bethlehem Church, in Hall county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the town of Snellville, in Gwinnett county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Zoar Church, in Gwinnett county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Mount Moriah Church, in Gwinnett
county.

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Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Rehoboth Baptist Church, in Floyd county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of the corporate limits of the city of Newnan, in the county of Coweta.

Respectfully submitted. JOHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to require the teachers of public schools of Rabun county to be paid for the average attendance of pupils, and not according to the grade of teaching.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. GALVIN, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Beck, J acoway, Simmons, Wilder, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, MeWhorter, Whatley, Ray of Coweta, Awbrey, Burch, Spengler, Lofton, Tucker, Logue and Robins.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the Honse adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Friday, J nly 27, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

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On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the call of the roll was

dispensed with.



Mr. Tate, from the Committee on Journals, reported

the Journal of Thursday examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Geer, chairman Committee on Hygiene and Sani-

tation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration a petition from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, requesting the General Assembly to require instruction in physiology in public schools, etc.
The committee report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Ternperance.

Respectfully submitted.

GEER, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do p2.ss, to-wit:

A bill to compel Tax Collectors to receive jury scrip in payment of county taxes.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of bond No. 349 for $500, issued on the first day of July, 1852.

The committee have also had under consideration the

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following bills, which they recommend that the authors be allowed to withdraw, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the furnishing of the Code and the Acts of the Legislature to the Solicitor-Generals of this State.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Board of Commissionet'S of Decatur county to assess, levy and collect a tax not exceeding fifty per cent. upon the State tax, in addition to the tax now authorized by law, to be levied and collected for county purposes.

Respectfully submitted. W11r. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Spence, chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Lines, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Lines have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend section 508 (o) of the Code of 1882, in relation to the change of county lines.

Respectfully submitted. "\V. N. SPENCE, Chairman.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under codsideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to create a County Court in each county of the State, except certain counties mentioned.

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Also, a bill to repeal an act to provide for the payment of certain insolvent costs in the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
Also, a bill to repeal the acts approved, respectively, October 13, 1879, and September 13, 1881, which relates to the working of chain-gangs in Fulton county, on the streets of the city of Atlanta.
Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :
A bill to change the place of holding legal sales in the county of Muscogee.
Also, the following bill, which they return, and recommend that the same do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to change the law in reference to having public works constructed in the county of Early.
Also, the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the introducers be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:
A bill to give the Mayor and City Council of the city of Marietta jurisdiction to try and punish vagrants.
Also, a bill to change the boundary lines of the. 122d' 120th, 398th and 400th militia districts, iu the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Americus.
Also, the following bills, which they return, and recommend that they be referred as hereinafter stated, towit:
A bill to incorporate the Clarkville Street Railway Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. Also, a bill to create a Board of Roads and Revenues in the county of Richmond_ Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

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The undersigned members of the Special Judiciary Committee submit the following minority report :
Mr. Speaker :
The undersigned members of the Special Judiciary Committee disagree with the report of the committee, which reports back to the House the following bill, with a recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to change the law in reference to the constructing of public works in the county of Early.

The report of the Committee was based upon the ground that said bill was unconstitutional, to which position the undersigned dissent, and say that said bill is constitutional, and being purely a local bill, should pass, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. D. SHIPP, LAVENDER R. RAY, R. B. RussELL, F. A. IRWIN,
w. N. SPENCE,
J. E. ALSOBROOK, ARTHUR pATTEN.
Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following resolution, which th6y recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A resolutionInstructing the Governor to direct the Attorney-Gen-
eral to dismiss forthwith all proceedings in the Courts of this State to forfeit the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

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Mr. Hoge, from the Committee on General J rldiciary, submitted the following minority report :

Mr. Speaker :
The undersigned, members of the GenP-:i'al Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the resolution directing the Governor to dismiss the proceeding by quo warranto against the Western and .Atlantic Railroad Company do not concur in the report of the majority recommending.a substitute, but, on the contrary, favor the ado-ption of the original resolution without amendment.
Without entering fully into the facts of the case, and the conclusions that legitimately follow from them, we would say-
1. That the General Assembly of Georgia, after a thorough investigation, solemnly affirmed the lease of the Western and .Atlantic Railroad at its session in 1872 ; and upon the faith of this action the lessees have expended in improving said road and its appurtenances about one million seven hundred thousand dollars, and have paid into .the treasury of the State three millions seven hundred and :fifty thousand dollars in monthly rental, and therefore by law and in equity and good conscience the State is estopped to go behind this affirmation.
.At different times and in divers ways the State of Georgia, by every department of her government, has expressly and impliedly recognized the legality of the corporation known as the Western and .Atlantic Railroad Company, whose very existence depends upon the validity of the lease contract.
2. In addition to the indemnity afforded by the signatures of the sureties to the bond of the lessees the State is amply protected against loss by the betterments that have been placed upon said road, and by the individual liability of the lessees, who are themselves worth twenty mHlions of dollars.

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3. The Legislature has no right to require any addi-

tional bond of the lessees, except the securHy first given

shall become insufficient by reason of being worth less

than two millions of dollars : and there is no pretext

that any such contingency has happened. For these considerations, and many others, which we

deem it unnecessary to present in detail, we recommend

that the original resolution do pass without amend-

ment.

Respectfully submitted,

E. F. HOGE,
A. w. FITE,

J. B. SILMAN,
R. FALLIGANT,
w. H. PAYNE,

THOMAS L. LEWIS,

JAS. M. BISHOP,

J. L. SWEAT,

JAs. M. DuPREE,

JNo. F. DELAoY.

On motion of Mr. Reese, House resolution providing for the suspension of legal proceedings against the lessees of the Western and Atlantic Railroad was made the special order for Thursday next, immediately after reading the Journal.
The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
The roll was called and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:
By a two-thirds vote-yeas96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to- wit :

By Mr. McKayA bill to prescribe the method of issuing license for
sale of intoxicating liquors in Jones county.

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On motion of Mr. Bishop, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the county of Dawson.
Mr. Jordan introduced the following resolution, which was read and agreed to:
Resolved, That this House will devote the session of to-morrow to the reading of bills favorably reported the second time.
The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

A bill to establish an inebriate asylum in the State of Georgia.

The petition of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, requesting the General Assembly to pass a law requiring physiology to be taught in public schools, was, on recommendation of Committee on Hygieneand Sanitation, referred to the Committee on Temperance.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. DanielA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of New Hope Church, in Madison county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. DanielA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors

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within three miles of New Fork, and the Fork of Broad River Churches, in Madison county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on .Agriculture, to-wit :
By Mr. DuPreeA bill to require owners of stock to keep the same
from 1unning at large on lands of another in that portion of Macon county east of Flint River.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 98, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit: .
By Mr. Flynt.A. bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commis-
sioners for the county of Monroe.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 96 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special J ndiciary Committee, to-wit:
By Mr. Brown, of PulaskiA bill to repeal so much of the act, approved Decem-
ber 8, 1882, as authorized the establishment of public scho{)ls in the town of Hawkinsville.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of the Senate, towit:
.A bill requiring the Commissioner of .Agriculture to 20

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have analyses made of soils furnished by farmers of this State, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 11.
Also, a bill authorizing the Trustees of the University of Georgia to lease certain lands, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionTo investigate the management of the convicts loaned
to the Marietta and N 01'th Georgia Railroad Company.

The following consolidated bill, in lieu of House bills Nos. 703, 692, 700, 708, 684, 691, 686 and 693, was read the first time aud referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in certain localities therein named.

The following resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. DuPreeA resolution to defray the expenses of the Committee
on Technology. By Mr. Lewis-
A resolution to authorize the State Librarian to furnish Supreme Court Reports to the county of Milton.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas:95, nays 0-thA following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. BushA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
Miller county.

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By a two-thirds vot~-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. BushA bill to abolish an act to create a County Court for
Miller county.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture, to-wtit:

By Mr. BushA. bill to require Ordinaries, or others having charge
of county affairs, to erect fences around counties when they adopt the stock law.

On motion of Mr. Head, the rules were suspended and the following bill was taken up and read the second time, to-wit:

A. bill to incorporate the Merchants and Planters Bank of Forsyth, Ga.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. BeckA. bill to amend section 828 of the Uode, in reference
to taxreturns of mining companies. A.lso, a bill to require the head of each family to fence
his or her dwelling.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. HowellA. hill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Murray and town of Spring Place.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, .nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. HowellA bill to amend an act to establish a Board of Com-
sioners for the county of Murray, so as to allow additional compensation to the CommiJ;sioners.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 98, nays 0- read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. StuddardA bill to require paymP-nt of insolvent cost to officers
in Morgan county out of funds derived from hire of convicts.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas
96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com-
mittee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. LittleA bill to provide for the extension of the corporate
limitE~ of the city Columbus.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and without being reall, re ferred to the Committee on, Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. MeWhorterA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
one and one-half mile of Centre Church,:in~Oglethorpe county.

By a two-third vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-

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yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. CrumbleyA bill to pay tales jurors of the county of Quitman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read, referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. WitcherA bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in
one and a half miles of Methodist Church at Wintersville, in Oglethorpe county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 102, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. CannonA bill to prevent the driving of cattle in Rabun
county between certain sea:sons of the year.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. CrittendenA bill to exempt the Cuthbert Light Infantry from
road, street and jury duty.

By a two-thirds 'vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-read theJirst time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. CalvinA bill to amend an act to create a Board of Polic
Commissioners for the city of Augusta.

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By a two-thirds vote--yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote- . yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. DrewryA bill to make the Tax Collector of Spalding county
ez-o:fficio Sheriff.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to tb.e Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. DrewryA bill to amend sections 1449 to 1455 of the Code, in
reference to the stock law, so far as relates to Spalding county.

The following bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. LittleA bill to appropriate money to furnish new records
for wild land office and building case for the same. By Mr. Drewry-
A resolution for the relief of W. H. Horne, Tax Collector of Spalding county. By Mr. Peek-
A resolution to pay the Chaplains of the House and Senate for present session.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. TateA bill to amend section 4608 of the Code.
By Mr. LittleA bill to amend section 2617 of the Code as to foreign
executors.

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The following bill was introduced, read the :firsttime and referred to the Committee on S! eoial Ju.dioiary, to-wit:

By Mr. ReddingA bill to :fix the fee of Ordinaries in inquisitions of
lunacy.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. 8petJ}cer :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House of Repre-sentatives, President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Dallas, in Paulding county.
Also, an act to repeal the several acts creating and establishing a County Colll't for the county of Bryan.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following message was received from his Excellency, Governor Henry D. McDaniel, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary z

Mr. 8p6f1Jcer:
The Governor has approvedliLnd signed the following aots, to-wit;

An act to relieve crippled and disabled Confederate soldiers from the payment of poll tax, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act to fix the time for holding the Superior Courts in the several counties oomposing the North-

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eastern Judicial Circuit of this State, and for other purposes.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperan~., nave had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within two miles of the Lawrence Cross Roads Academy, in the county of Calhoun.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in the county of Taylor.

The legal proofs as required by law have been examined in each of the foregoing bills, and found correct.
The committee have had also before them the following bill, which they recommend that the introducer be
allowed to withdraw, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act prohibiting the sale of spirituous liquors in Monroe county.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banks, to-wit :

By Mr. WattsA bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust
Company.

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By leave of the House, House bill No. 574 was withdrawn by Mr. Wilson, of Sumter.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles of churches and schools in the town of Andersonville.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee,.on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of
Americus.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, to-wit:

By Mr. RobinsA bill to exempt the Southern Rifles from road and
street duty.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit:

By Mr. EasonA bill to provide for the collection and publication
of statistics of crime in the State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. By Mr. Eason-
A resolution to compensate certain attorneys for ser-

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vices representing the State in the trial of the Eastman rioters.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. Also, a bill to authorize and require granting of injunctions and appointment of receivers in certain cases against railroads. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. Also, a resolution to authorize settlement of claim against the Tax Collector a.nd his securities of Telfair county. Referred to the Committee on Finance.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com.mittee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. SimmonsA bill to establish a new charter for the city of
Dawson.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :

By Mr. SimmonsA bill to incorporate what is now known as Brown's
Station, as the town of Brownwood.

On motion of Mr. Hoge, the rules were suspended
and the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat a committee of five from the Senatfl and eight
from the House be appointed, to whom shall be referred all resolutions touching mismanagement of convicts by the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company.

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Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Clarksville, in the county of Habersham.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Griffin.

Also, the following bills, which they return, and recommend that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Crawfordville.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit :

An act to amend the act incorporating the town of Butler, in the county of Taylor.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas

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96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com~ mittee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. PattenA bill to amend an act incorporating the town of
Thomasville.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit :

By Mr. SpanglerA bill to provide an additional section of the penal
Code, in relation to discharge of fire-arms in occupied houses.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. By Mr. Crenshaw-
A bill to amend section 1341 of the Code, in reference to number of Trustees of the Lunatic Asylum.
Referred to the Committee on Lunatic Asylum. Also, a bill to amend section 1353 of the Code, as to who may be inmates of the Lunatic Asylum. Referred to the Committee on Lunatic Asylum. Also, a bill to amend section 1347 of the Code, in reference to Treasurer's bond of the State's Lunatic Asylum. Referred to Committee on Finance. Also, a bill to facilitate the discharge from the State Lunatic Asylum of such harmless inmates who are idiots and imbecile persons or incurably insane. Referred to the Committee on Lunatic Asylum.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the follow!ng bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Jones, of TwiggsA bill to refund to secur:ties of Henry Martin, Tax
Collect()r of Twiggs count) for 1873 and 1874, the sum of $3,500, with interest on the same.

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The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit :

By Mr. B6lckA bill to amend the road laws of this State, so far as
applies to Lumpkin county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Dah-
lonega, so as to give tbe Mayor and Council power to grant license to sell liquor.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Carithers, Mc-

Intosh, Julian, Wilson of Mcintosh, Robbe, Atkinson,

Perkins, Watson, Jones of Bartow, Witcher, Davis,

Flynt, Silman, Wimberly, Hudson of Jackson, Brin-

son, Wright of Washington, Brewster, and Thompson

of Clay.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker

declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-mor-

row morning.



ATL.A.NT.A., GEORGIA.,
Saturday, July 28, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. vValdroop, from the Committee on Journals, re-
ported the Journal of Thursday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Spence, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had

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under consideration the fol1owing bill, which they return to t.heHouse with a recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to- wit :

A bill to abolish the County Court ofMonroe county.
Also, the following bill, which they return, with a
recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of John J. McBryde and Henry H. Cosby, securities on the bond of Sylvester Posy, in Talbot Superior Court.

Respectfully submitted.
W. N. SPENCE, Chairmanpro tern.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under
consideration the following bill; which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain insolvency cases.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to alter and amend section 1333 of the Revised Code of 1882 of this State.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the eounty of Dawson.
Also, the following bill, which they 1ecommend be referred to the Special Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of County Treasurer and per diem of Bailiffs and jurors in Upson county.

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Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to make it a felony for insolvent bankers to receive money or valuables on deposit.
A bill to make the absence of members of the Legislature, while attending the sessions thereof, a ground for continuance in certain cases.

Respeutfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do p11.ss, to-wit:

A bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Security Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The order of business set for to-day was then taken up, which was the reading the second time House bills favorably reported.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to build a new capitol for the State of Georgia. Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected from the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Also, a bill to refund to the Piedmont and Arlington

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Life Insurance Company taxes illegally collected from the same. . Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Penn Fire Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Queen Insurance Company of England.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected from the Manhattan Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State ot' Georgia from the Hoffman Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Massachusetts~
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Continental Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund triple taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the .Alabama Gold Life Insurance Company.
.Also, a bill t9 appropriate money to refund to the London Assurance Corporation double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Washington Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the New England Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts.

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Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the North .America Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally colleCted by the State of Georgia from the Howard Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to refund double taxes illegally collected by the &tate of Georgia from the Citizens Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to 8 bolish the County Court of Monroe county.
Also, a bill to provide for taking testimony on applications for injunction and other similar cases.
Also, a bill to compel Tax Collectors to receive jury scrip in payment of county taxes
.Also, a bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the city of Griffin, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to establish a system of public schools, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to anthorize the Mayor and Council of Toccoa City to issue bonds to the amount of six thousand dollars for educational purposes.
.Also, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code, which prescribes the manner of inflicting the death penalty, so as to require the same to be private.
.Also, a bill td prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Hart.
.Also, a bill to amend section 1333 of the Code, in reference to certain election contests.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency, approved September 28, 1881.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in Hart county.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Bremen, in Haralson county.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Chancey, in the county of Dodge.
Also, a bill to exempt Dr. C. S. Harris, of the county
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~f Floyd, from the operation of an act to regulate the

practice of medicine in this State.

Also, a bill to regulate the license for selling liquors

in the county of .Appling at ten thousand dollars per

annum.

Also, a bill to amend the several acts incorporating

the town of Lawrenceville.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating ilhe Cum-

ming and Sewanee Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend section 2495 of the Code, in ref-

erence to liability of securities of Clerks of Superior

Courts for de?Jastavit.in management of estates.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Sweetwater Manufac-

turing Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to provide for the correct assessment of

property for taxation.



Also, a bill to make it illegal to sell spirituous, malt

or intoxicating liquors in the town of Monticello, in

Jasper county, and within the limits of said county

without complying with the conditions therein named.

Also, a bill to change the place of holding legal sales

in the county of Muscogee.

Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of a Coun-

ty Judge of Mitchell county.

Also, a bill to regulate the service of tales jurors in

the Superior Courts of this State.

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved September

25, 1879, creating a Board of Commissioners for the

counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson, so as to pro-

vide for compensation of the Commissioners of Marion

county.

Also, a bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of

Roads and Revenues for the county of Paulding.

Also, a bill to provide for drawing only one grand

jury for each term of the Superior Court of Polk county.

Also, a bill to extend the limits of the city of Au-

gusta.

Also, a bill to regulate the time for which members

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of the City Council of Augusta shall hold office, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Polk.
Also, a bill to prevent any person in Thomas county from herding or driving shE>ep from the range or ranges where they use or graze, without first giving notice.
, Also, a bill to provide for submitting to the voters of Sumter county the question of issuing bonds to build a new court house.
Also, a bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors in Rockdale county.
Also, a bill to regulate the sale of spiritous liquors in Twiggs county.
Also, a bill to empower the Commissioners of Troup county to levy an extra tax for the support of paupers.
Also, a bill for th~ relief of Walker county by furnishing it with certain books to replace those destroyed by fire.
Also, a bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in Taylor county.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds.

Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill, which they have instructed me to report back with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Cumming and Sewannee Railroad Company.

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.Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Sweetwater Manufacturing Railroad Company, and to define its powers.

.Also, the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to be entitled an act to require railroad companies in this State to employ sworn weighers in the weighing of all cars loaded for transportation of freight by the car-load, to define how such weighing shall be done, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. W. R. RANKIN, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. McBride, Harris, Hawkes, Lott, Sinquefield, Dart, B. F. Barksdale, Foy, Mobley and Broyles.
On motion of Mr. Patten, the House adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morning.

.ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, July 30, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Key, of Jasper.
On motion of Mr. McDonough, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the J ourn~l of Saturday examined and approved.
The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed.

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By leave of the House, Mr. Johnston, of Baldwin, withdrew House bill No. 298.
On motion of Mr. McCurry, three hundred copies of the Attorney-General's opinion, rendered February 10, 1882, in reference to bond of lessees of Western and Atlantic Railroad, were ordered printed for use of the House.
Mr. Shipp offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:
A resolutionThat this House shall not receive any new bills or en-
tertain any new matter in the nature of a bill or bills after Friday next, unless recommended by a majo1ity of one of the standing committees of the House.
The following bills were recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to provide for distribution of fines and forfeitures arising in the County Courts of Sumter county.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of County Treasurer and per diem of Bailiffs and jurors in Upson county, as far as relates to Treasurer.
Also, a bill to submit to voters of Hancock county the quflstion of abolishing the County Court of said county.
The following bills were recommitted, as hereinafter named, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Clarksville Street Railway Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. Also, a bill to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Richmond. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to require teachers of public schools of Rabun county to be paid according to average attendance of pupils. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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On motion of .Mr. Redding, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, the proofs of publication of the notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0, to-
wit:

A bill to alter and amend the several :acts incorporating the town of Barnesville, to increase the powers of the Mayor and Council of said town, and for other purposes therein named.

On motion of Mr. Ford, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto concurred in, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Sumner, in the county of Worth.

On motion of Mr. Wright, of Washington, the consideration of the memorial and resolutions in honor of ex-Governor Herschel V. Johnston, deceased, was postponed from Tuesday next to Thursday, August 9, at 1l o'clock a. m.
The regular order of business being the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, the roll was called and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. McGregorA bill to amend an act to regulate the rates and man-
ner of legal advertising. Referred to Committee on Printing.
By Mr. McKinneyA bill to amend the act to incorporate the town of
Thomaston, in Upson county. This bill was reported back by the Committee on Lo-
cal and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, and

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being read the first time, was referred to the Committee on Corporations.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. LottA bill to regulate the time of cutting boxes for tur-
pentine purposes in this State.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Hudson, of WebsterA bill to repeal an act of September 12, 1881, fixing
the license for selling liquor in Webster county, so far as relates to the town of Preston, and to fix the license for selling intoxicating, spirituous or malt liquors in said town.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:

By Mr. Hudson, of WebsterA bill to authorize the Board of Education of Web-
ster county to pay Katie Pickett the amount due her for teaching a public school for the years 1875 and 1876.
0
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0---the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr_ Fuller, of WilcoxA bill to incorporate the town of Abbeville, in Wil-
cox county.

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The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Geenral Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. ReeseA bill to amend section 1676 of the Code, in reference
to granting charters in Superior Courts by confering concurrent jurisdiction on Courts of Ordinary.
Also, a bill to amend section 4441 of the Code, in reference to illegal hunting. By Mr. Crittenden-
A bill to entitle Clerks and Sheriffs of Superior Courts to certain costs in criminal cases.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thhds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read th~ first time, and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. StnddardA bill to authorize the corporate authorities of the
city of Madison to establish a system of public schools.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to -wit :

By Mr. Johnson, of LeeA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
Leesburg, approved February 24, 1874, so as to reduce the limits of said town.

The following message was received from his Excellency, Governor Henry D. McDaniel, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary ~

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to-wit:

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An act to repeal the several acts creating, organizing and establishing a County Court for the county of Bryan, in this State, to provide for a proper disposition of the business, civil and criminal, now pending in said court, to abolish said court, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dallas, in Paulding county, to define the corporate limits of said town, to confer powers upon the officers of said corpo-; ration, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome and Decatur Railroad Company, with power to build branch roads, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas
90, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com-
mittee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. RobertsonA bill to amend an act to amend the several acts in-
corporating the town of Monroe, in the county of Walton.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 1-the following bill was introduced., and by a two-thirds voteyeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to- wit :

By Mr. BrinsonA bill to repeal an act to extend provisions of sec-
tions 1449 to 1454, inclusive, of the Code to the 37th, 38th and 260th districts, G. M., of Screven county.

The following resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. HumberA resolution to pay James .A. Green fifteen hundred

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dollars, for services as agent of the State for collection of the Trezevant claim, said sum to be credited on his fees due for services. By Mr. Spence-
A resolution to pay Anthony vVilson, contestant, lately seated as the Representative from Camden county, his per diem for the entire session of the Legislature.

Also, the following bill :

By Mr. RankinA bill to repeal an act to encourage the manufactu-
rers of cotton and woolen fabrics; approved August 27, 1872.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-tlH~ following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to- wit :

By Mr. AwbryA bill to prohibit the sale of liquor in three miles of
Chattahoochee Baptist Church, in Heard county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Mitchell-
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for the county of Elbert.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 92, nays 0--read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Hulsey-
A bill to change an act creating a Board of Commis-

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sioners for Fulton county, and provide for the election of the same by the qualified voters of said county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:

By Mr. FosterA bill to authorize a levy of tax on dogs in Floyd
county for educational purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 90, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

.By Mr. DawsonA bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Com-
missioners for Emanuel county.

By a two-third vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. DawsonA bill to prohibit seining, boating, netting or catch-
ing fish, except with hook and line, in Emanuel coanty.

The following bills were read the first time and re ferred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

ByMr. FoyA bill to require fi. fas. to be recorded in the judg-
ment docket of the courts from whence issued. By Mr. James-
A bill to amend section 4139 of the Code, in reference to fees of Justices for copying notes sued on. By Mr. Hulsey-
A bill to authorize Superior Courts in either county

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to charter towns and villages, partly in two or more counties. By Mr. Ray, of Coweta-
A bill to punish trespass where boundary lines are declared to be a lawful fence.

The following bills were introdneed, read the first time

and referred to Committee on Finance, to-wit:



ByM:r. HogeA bill for the relief of M. L. D. Pittman.
By Mr. BishopA resolution to pay per diem and mileage of Com-
mittee on Deaf and Dumb Asylum. By Mr. Russell, of Clarke-
A bill to appropriate $3,000 to repair buildings of the University of Georgia. By Mr. Falligant-
A bill to appropriate $79.56 to the Chatham Artilery for freight paid on State property.

The following bill was recommitted to Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Forestville, in the county of Floyd.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in Pickens county.
Also, a bill to regulate the manner of holding municipal elections in the city of LaGrange.
Also, a bill to consolidate, amend and codify the

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various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in Floyd county.

Respectfully submitted. W. A.. LOFTON, Chairman.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Osborn-A bill to make oral slander a misdemeanor, and pro-
vide a punishment for the same. By Mr. Hoge-
..A. bill to amend the Constitution, so as to provide for two additional .Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. By Mr. Rice. ..A. bill to authorize Judges of the Supreme Court to appoint a short-hand writer for service of said court. .By Mr. McGregor--
A bill to prevent the sale of patent medicines without attaching a formula of ingredients. By Mr. Falligant-
..A. bill to amend section 2559 of the Code, with reference to sale of stock by administrators, etc. By Mr.. Shipp-
..A. bill to regulate the fees of Constables for levying and advertising. By Mr. McDonough-
A bill to amend section 1979 of the Code, as to certain liens therein provided for.

Mr. McGregor offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Rules, to- wit :

..A. resolutionTo provide for reference of motions, to suspend rules
to read bills the third time out of the regular order to the Committee on Rules, who shall examine the same and report thereon the following day.

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By a two thirds vote-yeas92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

By Mr. FalligantA bill to alter and extend the franchise of the Coast
Line Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
The following bill, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, was read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit :
By Mr. ReeseA bill for the protection of game and birds in the
county of Wilkes, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on General .Tudiciary.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 91, nays 0- read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. MaddoxA bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commis-
sioners for Chattooga county.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit:

By Mr. Shipp.A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code, regula-
ting practice of Medicine. Referred to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanita-
tion. By Mr. Hulsey-
A bill to exempt from road duty professors and students of colleges in this State.
Referred to the Committee on Roads.

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By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to allow non-resident owners of wild lands to
return same in countJ of their residence, and to repeal section 874 of the Code.
Referred to Committee on Wild Lands. By Mr. Falligant-
A bill to encourage immigration in the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Immigration.
By a twQ-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds voteyeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. McDonoughA bill to enforce the statute law of' Georgia, Irwin's
Revised Code, section 3623 in Chatham Superior Court. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Bush until after
Friday next; also to Mr. Walthall, on account of sickness.
'fhe hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, July 31, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Monday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
JJ-fr. Speaker:
The Committee on Pinance have had under consider-

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ation the following resolutions, which they return to the House with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo def1ay expenses of Committee on Technology. Also, a resolutionFor the relief of W. H. Horne, Tax Collector of
Spalding county. Also, a I'esolutionTo pay Anthony Wilson, late contestant for a seat in
the House, the per diem and mileage that the other members are entitled to.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes for
the Journals of the present session.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate two thousand dollars to pay Fannie Johnson, executrix of Abda Johnson,and \Vm. T. Wofford, for professional services in prosecution of J obn Countryman and others.
Also, a bill to pay Chas P. McCalla for services ren dered the State of Georgia.

Your committee have also bad under consideration the following bill, which they report back with a recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to reclaim and carA for the neglected graves of Confederate soldiers in this State.
Respectfully submitted. vVM. A. LI'rTLE, Chairman.

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Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which the,y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Taylor county, in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :
to A' bill declare the breaking and entering a railroad
car burglary.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill for the protection of game a:ud birds in the county of "'\Vilkes.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to declare of force section 3 of the Code of1882. Also, a bill to require the Judges of the Superior Courts, when presiding in the county of Baker, to transfer all indictments returned by the grand jury of said county into said court, charging and accusing parties of misdemeanor,to the County Court of said county for trial.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en22

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rolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit :
An act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts in Calhoun county, in the Albany Judicial Circuit.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recomr:p.end do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating or spirituous liquors, in any quantity, in the county of Murray and town of Spring Place therein.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of the churches or schools situated in the town of Andersonville, Sumter county, and for other purposes.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, proofs correct, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors or bitters, wines or beer within the limits of Henry county, provided a majority of the voters of said county shall declare against the sale of the same, and to provide a penalty.
Also, a bill to prescribe the method of issuing license for the sale of liquors in the county of Jones, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

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The House resumed the unfinished business' of yesterday, which was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. PayneA bill to make it penal to sell or incumber personal
property held under conditional purchase. By Mr. Carroll-
A bill to amend section 3700 of the Code as to Constables' fees for summoning a jury. By. Mr. Lofton-
A bill to amend section 4214 of the Code, relative to power of Judges to render decrees at Chambers during vacation. By Mr. Bartlett-
A bill to repeal an act, approved September 24, 1881, to regulate the practice in equity cases referred to Masters in Chancery.
Also, a bill to amend the garnishment laws of this State, by providing in what manner garnishments may be dissolved.
Also, a bill to amend section 3533 of the Code, with reference to the manner in which garnishments may be obtained.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By .1\Ir. Johnston, of Baldwin-
A bill to repeal an act to amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville, in reference to the election of Marshal, so as to provide for his election by .Mayor and Aldermen.

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The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA bill to appropriate $401.02 to the Oglethorpe Light
Infantry of Savannah for rifles of said company appropriated by the State. By Mr. Bartlett-
A bill to require Tax Collectors to make more frequent settlements with the Comptroller General and proper county authorities. By Mr. Harris--
A bill to pay Daniel R. Proctor, the ousted member from the county of Camden, per diem and mileage up to the time of seating of Anthony Wilson, contestant. By Mr. Lofton-.:..
A bill to authorize the Attorney-General to employ a clerk, and to fix his salary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 97 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of BullochA bill to repeal an act to prescribe method of grant-
ing license to sell liquor in Bulloch county, approved September 5, 1879.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. RountreeA bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the
town of Quitman to provide for the registration of the legal voters of the incorporation.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following

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blll was introduced, and by a. two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read. the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Rountree. A bill to prohibit fishing in Brice's mill pond, in Brooks county, without consent of the owner.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introdnoed., and., by a two-thirds voteyeas 96, nays 0-read. the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. BartlettA bill to establish a City Court of Macon, in the
county of Bibb, and for other purposes.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill wa1 introduced, and by a. two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special J udioiary, to-wit :
By Mr. BartlettA bill to require butchers, a.nd persons buying cattle
to be slaughtered in Bibb county, to submit books required by law to be kept by them to the grand juries of said county.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Railroads, to--wit:

By Mr. HarrisA bill to fegulate proceedings before the Railroad
Commission of this State, to provide for CflftlMMi in certain cases, and for other purpoaes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

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By Mr. HarrisA bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of
Bibb county, and to prescribe the manner of keeping county funds, and for other purposes.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 100, nays 0-the}ollowing bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banks, to wit:
By Mr. HarrisA bill to incorporate the Central City Loan and Trust
Association to grant banking privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
On motion of 1\fr. McCurry, the rules were suspended and the following bill introduced by a two-thirds vote -yeas 101, nays 0-and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committ~e on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. McCurry- A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of
Hartwell, so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of said town to issue bonds for the purpose of erecting a public school building in said town.

On motion of Mr. Dart, the rules were suspended and the following bill introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. DartA bill to amend section 1535 of the Code in reference
to certificates of pilots.

On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Camden, the rules were suspended and the following resolution taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat Anthony Wilson, late contestant~ seated. as

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representative from Camden county, is entitled to per diem and mileage during the regular and adjourned session.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under codsideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

.A. bill to incorporate the town of Ward, in the county of Randolph.
Also, a bill to amend an act to make appli~able to the county of Upson an act approved March 16, 1869, creating a County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Harris.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of the town of Winston, in Douglas county.
Also, a bill to repeal so much of an act as authorized the establishment of public schools in the town of Hawkinsville.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Thomasville.

Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do pass by substitute, to-wit:

.A. bill to authorize County Judges to hold monthly terms of the court in towns other than the county-site.

.A.slo, the following bills, which they return and recommend that the same do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and require payment of the insolvent costs of the officers of the county of Mogan out of the fund derived from the hire of misdemeanor convicts of said county.

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Also, a bill for the relief of certain physicians in this State from the penalties of an act to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.
Also, a bill to abolish an act to create a County Uourt for the county of Miller.

Also, the following bills, which they return and recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

.A. bill to authorize the Road Commissioners of Baldwin county to use the labor of certain convicts iu working the public roads.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a County Court in each county of the State, so far as the same relates to Jasper county.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. .A.lsabrook, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Morganton, in Fannin county.

The Speaker announced the following committee on the part of the House, appointed under a Senate reso lution to investigate the management of the convicts loaned to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, to-wit:

Mr. Hoge, Chairman ; Messrs. Bartlet: Teasley, Rankin, Bishop, Watts, McCurry, Young.

On motion of Mr. Wolfe, the rules were~suspended and the following bill taken up, read the third time,

TUESDAY1 JULY 91, 1883.

the report of the oommittee agreed to, and the bill

passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional

majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

,

A bill to amend an act approved July 19, 1881, entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of L&urens, to provide for the drawing of juries and the terms of service, and to legalile said juries.

On motion of Mr. Bishop, the rules were suspended and the following House bill taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, the proofs of publioation of the notices required by law were exhibited,and the bill passed, as amended,by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in tbe county of Dawson, and to prescribe the duties and powers of the officers thereof, and for other purpo&es.

On motion of Mr. Bishop, the bill was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following bill waa laid on the table :

A bill to prohibit driving sheep or oattle of others from ranges where they use.

On motion of Mr. Rice, House bUl to provide for the building a State capitol was made the special order for Wednesday, August 8, at 11 o'clock a. m.
The next order of business was the reading of House bills the third time.
The :following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the payment to James "8. Palmer the sum of $79.90, the excess paid into the treasury

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.after paying tax and costs arising from sale of wild lot of land No. 393, in the 9th district of Mitchell county.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House for the consideration of the bill, Mr. Rankin in the chair.
Mr..Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The committee of the \Vhole Honse have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me as their chairman to report back to the House, with the l'ecommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill.to authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the payment to James B. Palmer the sum of $79.90, excess paid into the trea1mry from tax sale of wild lot of land, over and above taxes and cost.

The bill was then read the third time, the report of the Committee of the vVhole House was agreed to.
On the question of the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were required to be recorded, and on calling the 1oll the vote was as follows :

'rhose voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Carroll, Cannon,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, .Tones of Twiggs, Julian,

Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins,

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Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, pourson, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Geer, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, l\IcCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patteu, Payne,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, 'Vatson, 'Vatts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, 'Visdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Bishop, Glisson,

Griffin, Tate,

Wilson of Greene, Withrow.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck,. Brewster, Burch, Camp, Carter, Chancey, Cox, Dart,

Fuller, Gary, Gordon, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Logue, Lott, McElvaney, McGregor, 1\Iobley, Paulk of Berrien,

Simmons, Spengler, Stapleton, Sutton, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Vilson of Camden, Wolfe,

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Dawson, DuPree, Fite, Foy,

Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Shipp, Sin{uefield,

Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 124. Nays 7. Not voting 44.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill passed by substitute.
On motion of Mr. Park, the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. ParkA bill to amend paragraph 1, section 2, article 6 of
the Constitution, so as to create two additional Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.

On motion of Mr. Rich, of Paulding, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Rich, of PauldingA resolution to furnish Paulding county with Su-
preme_Court Reports.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the White Star Line Steamboat Company.

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.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica. .Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dublin, in Laurens county. .Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in Pickens county.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LOli'TON, Chairman.

The following bills were recommitted as hereinafter named, to-wit:

A bill for protection of game and birds in Wilkes county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. .Also, a bill to extend the limits of the city of .Augusta. Recommitted to Committee on Corporations.

On motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to-wit:

By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to prescribe the method of working public
roads in this State, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Patten, the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. PattenA bill to amend section 193 (a) of the Code, as to pub-
lication of notice of local legislation.

By leave of the House, Mr. Johnson, of Baldwin, withdrew House bill No. 299.
By request of the Committee on Education, Mr. Sweat, of Pierce, wa::; added to that committee.

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By request of Mr. Jordan, chairman on part of the House of special committee on the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylums, Mr. Osborn was added to that committee.
The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to reclaim and care for neglected graves of Confederate soldiers.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Geer, McKay, Pendleton, Wilson of Camden, and Alexander.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORG~A,
Wednesday, August 1, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain. On motion of Mr. James, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, from th~ Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. By leave of the House, the following House bills were withdrawn:
By 1\fr. Jones, of DeKalb-No. 176. By Mr. Reese-No. 440.
Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following repo1t :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under

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consideration the following bills, which they recom mend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the selection of eompetent superintendents of elections, and to fix the fees of the same.
Also, a bill to make it a felony for any person to sell, lease or convey land, the title to which is forged.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the compensation of managers and clerks at elections held under the laws of Georgia.
Also, a bill to provide compensation for superintendents and clerks of elections in the StatA of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. l\1. P. REESE, Chairman.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on Special J ndiciary :

Mr. Speaker :
The undersigned members of the Special Judiciary Committee hereby submit the following minority repOTt to a bill, No. 243, which is a bill to be entitled an act to authorize County Judges to hold monthly terms of courts in towns other than the couuty site, and for other purposes.
"\-Ve believe that the above recited bill, if passed, would in many cases create great confusion and uncertainty as to the legality of judgments that may be rendered by said courts. Further, it will work great hardship on numbers of people who will be compelled to attend said courts, and is therefore against public policy.
We believe said bill to be unconstitutional in this, that it seeks to repeal certain sections of the Code, with-

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out reference to sections, or specifying the law to be amended or repealed.
Respectfully submitted. J. S. JoNES, J. B. HUDSON,
c. JOHN KEY,
LAVENDER RAY.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have bad under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill t0 authorize the City Council of Augusta to fix and regulate the salary of the Mayor.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as it relates to the county of Bibb, and for other purposes, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following resolutions do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appropriate money to pay the Chaplains of the
House and Senate for the adjourned session of 1883. Also, a resolution-
To pay cowmittee for visiting the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, etc. Also, a resolution-
To authorize and direct the payment to Daniel R. Proctor, the ousted member of the House from Camden county, per diem and mileage up to the time of seating Anthony Wilson.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, as amended, to-wit :

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A resolution-To compensate certain attorneys for services repre-
senting the State in trial of the Eastman rioters.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A. bill to require the Ordinaries to have fences erected around such counties as have adopted the stock law.
Also, a bill for the protection of game and birds in this State.

Respectfully submitted. W11r. L. PEEK, Chairman.

Mr. Garrard, chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolutions, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A. resolutionRequiring the Clerk of the House to furnish for the
use of members printed calendars of the regular order of business for each day of the session.
Also, a resolutionThat all motions to suspend the rules for the purpose
of reading bills third time out of regular order be referred to Committee on Rules.
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Also, the following resolution, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A resolution-
That no new matter in the nature of bills be entertained after Friday next.

Respectfully submitted. L. F. GARRARD~ Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Rankin, the rules were suspended for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee on Rules, and the following resolutions were read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionRequiring the Clerk of the House to furnish for the
use of members printed calendars of the regular order of business for each day of the session. Also, a resolution-
Thatall motions to suspend the rules for the purpose of reading bills the third time out of regular order be referred to the Committee on Rules, who shall examine the same and report thereon the following day.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Atkinson, Drewry, Waldroop, and Barksdale of Lincoln.
Mr. Falligant, chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Military Affairs have had under consideration House bill No. 780, being a bill to be entitled an act to exempt the officers and active members of the Southern Rifles from road and street duty, and respectfully report the same back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted. F ALLIGANT, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :

The Senate has passed the following House bill, with an amendment, in which the cpncurrence of the House of Representatives is asked, to-wit:

.A. bill to punish the willful tresspass upon the lands of another, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.

. The following Senate bills have been passed, to-wit .

- .A. bill to prescribe when the statute of limitations

shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepre-

sented estate, which was passed by a constitutional ma-

jority of yeas 23, nays 0.

Also, a bill to amend section 4157 (c) of the Code of

1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of

yeas 26, nays 10.



Also, a bill to make the second term, after suit is

brought in Justices Courts, trial term in certain cases,

and for other purposes, which was passed by a consti-

tutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

Also, a bill to apportion and divide the State of

Georgia into ten Congressional Districts, which was

passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 33, nays 2.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit :

An act to amend the act incorporating the town of Butler, in the county of Taylor.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the Rouse and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit :

An act to change the time of holding the Superior Court in the county of Calhoun, in the Albany Judicial Circuit.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following message was received from his Excellency, Governor Henry D. McDaniel, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approvedand signed the following acts, to-wit:

An act to change the time of holding the Superior Court in Calhoun county, in the Albany Judicial Circuit.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporat.e the town of Butler, in the county of Taylor, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town, to authorize and empower the Mayor and Council of said town to issue fi. fas., and to make valid all fi. fas. heretofore issued by order of sajd Mayor and Council.

The Rouse then proceeded with the consideration of the special order for to-day, which was Rouse bill No_ 123.

A bill to be entitled an act to prevent the evils of intemperance, and to adopt a general local option for the State, and for other purposes.

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The bill was read the third time. The substitute proposed by the Committee on Temperance was also read. Mr. McBride offered ~. substitute for the substitute proposed by the committee. Mr. Jordan moved to recommit the original bill, together with the substitutes, to the General Judiciary Committee. The motion to recommit did not prevail. The vote was then taken on the substitute proposed by Mr. Haralson. The substitute for the substitute was lost. On motion of Mr. Humber, the substitute was then read and considered by sections. Mr. Fite moved to amend the first section by striking from the second line the words "fifty freeholders, who are qualified to vote for members of the General .Assembly," and inserting the words ''one-tenth of the qualified voters." The amendment was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Fite, the section was further amended by striking from the 3d line the words " onethird of the freeholders," and inserting "one-fifth of the qualified voters." .Also, by striking all the words between the words "district," in the 3d line, and "incorporated," in the 5th line. .Also, by striking all the words between the words "Legislature," in the 6th line, and "to " in 7th line. On motion of Mr. Sweat, the section was amended by adding a proviso thereto with reference to the ascertainment of the number of qualified voters. On the adoption of the first section, as amended, Mr. Humber called for the previous question. The call was sustained. Mr. Gary called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop; Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Carroll, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Deaton, DeLacy, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Head,

Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, J olmson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jonea of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, l\foore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,

Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Russell oi Decatur, Shipp, Short, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Watson, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, 'Vood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bartlett, Beck, Carithers, Daniel, Dews, Drewry, DuPree,

Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Little, Lofton, McDonough, Middlebrooks,

Redding, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Studdard, Waldroop,

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Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Harris,

Moo:-e of Taliaferro, Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin,

Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Brinson, Bush, Burch, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Cox, Dart,

Dawson, Falligant, Jones of DeKalb, Lott, Mobley, Park, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Stapleton,

Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Wal!hington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 105. Nays 37. Not voting 33.
So a majority having voted in the affirmative, the first section of the substitute, as amended, was adopted.
The second section was read, and on its adoption Mr. Spence called for the previous question.
The call was sustained. The second section was adopted. The third section was read, and on its adoption Mr. McGregor called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The vote being taken, the third section was adopted. The fourth section was read. Mr. Pringle offered an amendment thereto. On the adoption of the fourth section and the amendment, Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The amendment offered by Mr. Pringle was adopted. The fourth section, as amended, was adopted. The fifth section was read ; on it Mr. Spence called the pervious question.

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The call was not sustained. Mr Middlebrook offered an amendment to the fifth section by adding a proviso thereto for new elections in cetain cases.
Pending the consideration thereof, the hour of adjournment having arrived, the spe~ker declared the house adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 2, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. W. P. Smith, of the North Georgia Conference. On motion of Mr. Hudson, of Webster, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. Mr. Hawkes gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Hawkes moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the adoption of the third section of the substitute for the general prohibition bill. Mr. Beauchamp moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The motion prevailed. Mr. Drewry offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:
A resolutionThat 200 copies of each day's Journal be printed,
and one placed on every members' desk before the hour of assembling.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special

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Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under codsideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that theY' do pass, to-wit:

A bill to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or firearms on unenclosed lands, after being forbidden to do so, in the county of Chatham.
Also, a bill to make the Tax Collector of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff.
Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Murray county.
Also, a bill to authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to incorporate towns and villages in this State, when the territory to be covered by such charters is in more counties than one.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to exempt the active members of Cuthbert Light Infantry from road, street and jury duty.

Also, the following bill, which. they return and recommend that the same do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the driving of cattle into Rabun county between the first day of April and the first day of October_

.Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal sections 1449 to 1455 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

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Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consicleration the foll~wing bills, which tl~ey return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill for the protection of game and birds in the county of Wilkes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Emanuel.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to require the head of each family in this State to fence his or her premises.
Also, a bill to require all plaintiffs in or transferees of fi. fas. to have recorded on the judgment docket of the court from whence the same issued, and the date of such returns.

Respectfully submitted.

.

W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman. "

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance,

submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they report back with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to fix the salary of the State Librarian.
Also, a bill to appropriate the sum of four hundred and one dollars and two cents to pay the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, of Savannah, Georgia, for fifty Enfield

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Rifles, the property of said company appropriated by the State to public use.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the Governor to draw his warrant upon
the treasury for the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to pay Hon. James .A. Green, agent for the State, for the collection of the Trezevant claim.

The committee also recommend that the introducer of the following bill be allowed. to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill for the State of Georgia to refund to the securities of Henry Martin, Tax Collector of Twiggs county, the sum of thirty-five hundred dollars.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to authorizing the Attorney-General of the State to employ a Clerk in his office, and fixing the salary of such clerk.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The special joint committee on the obstructions in the Savannah River, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The undersigned special joint committee to take into consideration the report of the committee on the obstructions in the Savannah River, caused by the canal dam at Augusta, submit the following joint resolution, and ask its adoption by the General Assembly :
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gusta to construct a fishway in the canal dam under the

resolution of the General Assembly, approved Septem-

ber 28, 1881, be extended six months from the 15th of

September, 1883, in the event the said city authorities

fail to construct or insert by the expiration of said six

months a good and sufficient "McDonald fishway" in

the opening in said dam nearest the Georgia shore, or

in that nearest the South Carolina shore, which place

is lt:>ft optional with said city authorities, then his Ex-

cellencythe Governor is hereby authorized and directed

to enforce the provisions of said resolution, approved

September 28, 1881.

(Signed)

PmL W. DAVIS,

Chairman Senate Committee.

A.. G. McCuRRY,

Chairman House Committee.

The resolution proposed by the committee was read and laid over under the rules.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cabaniss, the Secretary protem. thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A resolutionEmpowering the committee to investigate the man-
agement and employing of convicts on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad, to send for persons and papers.

The Senate has passed the following Honse bill, towit:
.A bill to change the time of holding Superior Courts of Pickens county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 33, nays 0.
The House then proceeded with the unfinished business of yesterday, to-wit

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A bill to be entitled an act to prevent the evils of intemperance, and to adopt a general local option for the State, and for other purposes.

And the House resumed the consideration of the fifth section of the substitute, offered by the Committee on Temperance, for said bill, and an amendment proposed by Mr. Middlebrook to said section, pP-nding the consideration of which the House on yesterday adjourned.
The amendment proposed by Mr. Middlebrook was to add to said section the following proviso :
Provided, that in case that said election shall result against whisky, that a new election shall be held upon complying with the provisions of this act in the same manner as in case the election is for whisky.
On the adoption of the amendment, Mr. Middlebrook called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, .A.vary, Awbry, Bartlett, .Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Courson, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, DeLacy,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of 'Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lewis, Little, 1\iaddox, 1\Iason, McKay,

Owens, Park, Payne, Pendleton, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Rnssell of Clarke, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson,

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Drewry, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris,

McCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray,

Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of :gullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brooks, Carroll, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Cox, Davis, Dawson, DuPree, Everett, Flynt, Gray, Gordon, Humber,

Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Logue, Lott, McRae, McKinney, Morrow, Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Rich of Paulding, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sin4uefield, Spence, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Watson, wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Brinson, Burch, Carter, Dews,
Yeas 102. Nays 53. Not voting 20.

Eason, Fuller, Lofton, Perkins, Spengler, Stapleton, Tucker,

Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Mr. Speaker.

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So a majority having voted in the affirmative, the amendm8nt was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Fite, the fifth section was further amended by striking therefrom the words "or other place" wherever they occur.
On motion of Mr. Pringle, the words " militia district" were inserted in said section after the word "or," in the fifth line.
The fifth section of the substitute, as amended, was then adopted.
The sixth section was read. Mr. James moved to strike out section six and insert in lieu thereof another section, to be known as section six. By leave of the House, Mr. James withdrew his amendment and offered the following amendment to the sixth section, by striking out " or other public places" in the fifth line. The amendment was adopted. On motion of Mr. Haralson, the secti(.ln was further amended by striking certain words therein, so as to make it conform to previous amendments to the substitute. Mr. Drewry moved to amend by adding after the word "trade," in the fourth line, the words "or any other purpose.'' The amendment was lost. Mr. Beauchamp called for the previous question on the adoption of the sixth section. The call was sustained. The sixth section of the substitute, as amended, was adopted. The seventh section was adopted. 'rhe eighth section was then read. Mr. Pringle moved to amend the eighth section by striking out the third, fourth and fifth lines thereof, and by inserting the word " such " before the words "wint- for sacramental purposes."

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Mr. Humber called for the previous question on the .
section. The call was sustained. Mr. Bartlett called for the yeas and nays on the
amendment. The call was not sustained. The amendment was lost. Section eight was then adopted. Section nine was read. Mr. Beck moved to strike out the section. The motion did not prevail. Mr. McBride offered certain amendments, which were
not adopted. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the
section. The call was sustained. The ninth section was adopted. The tenth section of the substitute was then read. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the tenth section was
amended by adding the words '' be guilty of a misdemeanor and," at the end of the first line thereof.
Mr. Crenshaw called for the previous question on the
section. The call was sustained. The tenth section of the substitute, as amended, was
adopted. The eleventh section was then read. Mr. Teasley offered an amendment to the eleventh
section, by adding thereto the following words, to-wit: "Provided this act shall not go into effect until after the adjournment of the present session of the General Assembly."
The amendment was not adopted. Section eleven was then adopted. The caption of the substitute was then read, and was amended so as to make it conform to amendments to the substitute, so that the title to the substitute will read as follows :

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A bill to be entitled an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any district, incorporated town or city or county in this State by submitting the question of selling or furnishing spirituous, malt or othtr intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters of such place, to provide penalties for its violation, and for other purposes.

So the report of the Committee on Temperance, that the bill do pass by substitute, was agreed to as amended.
u- Mr. Middl~b1ook moved that the substitute, as
amended, be referred to the Committee on General J diciary.
Mr. Jenkins moved to amend the motion by recommitting the bill to the Committee on Temperance.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill until to-morrow morning, after the reading of the Journal.
Mr. McGregor moved that three hundred copies of the bill, as amended, be printed for the use of the House.
The motion prevailed. Mr. McGregor then moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion did not prevail. The motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, was then agreed to, and the further consideration of the bill was postponed until to-morrow morning, after the reading of the Journal. Mr. Harris offered the following resolution, which was not agreed to, to wit :

A resolutionThat on to-morrow, immediately after the reading of
the Journal, the House will take up Senate bill No. 101, for the redistricting the State, for the purpose of 1eading the same the first time.
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Mr. Reese offered thefollowihg resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionThat the hour of adjournment to-day be changed
from 12:30 p. m. to five minutes after the dissolution of the joint session.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Americus .
.Also, a bill to incorporate Brown's Station. Also, a bill to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. W . .A. LoFToN, Chairman.

The hour fixed by joint resolution having arrived, the Senate appeared on the floor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session of the General .Assembly was called to order by the Hon. J as. S. Boynton, President of the Senate, who announced that the General Assembly had convened in joint session for the purpose of electing an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. Martin J. Crawford.
Senator Polhill nominated the Hon. Wm. S. Basinger, of the county of Chatham.
Mr. Peek seconded the nomination. Mr. Little nominated the Hon. Mark H. Blanford, of the county of Muscogee. Senator Smith seconded the nomination.

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Senator Livingston nominated the Hon. WJU. H. Dabney, of the county of Floyd.
Mr. Redwine seconded the nomins.tion. Upon calling the roll of the Sens.te, the vote ws.s u follows:

Those voting for Mr. Ba~inger s.re Messrs.-

Du.Bfpon, George, Harris, Hughes, Knight, Lamar, McDonald,

Msldrim, Norman. Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull, Peeples,

Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Bls.ndford are Messrs.-

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick,

Gustin, Mandeville, Martin,

Neal, Bouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes, Greer,

Hoyt, Jones, Livingston, McAfee,

Pike,-
Tatum, Yow.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Davia,

Morgan.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Foster,

GJJ7ton.

W m. S. Bs.singer 20. Ms.rk H. Bls.ndford 9. Wm. H. Darbney 11. E. H. Pottle 2. Not voting 2.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote ws.s :u follows:

Those voting for Mr. Bs.singer are Messrs:--

Alsahrook,

Julian,

Avary,

Lofton,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Lott,

Beese,
Rice ,
Rich of Wayne,

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Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Courson, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, Griffith, Jordan,

Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Wolle, Zachry,

Those voting for Mr. Blandford areMessrs.-

Awbry, Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brinson,
~rown,
&ush, \Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw,j Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, Dews, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Gray, Griffin,

Hawkes, Harris, Head, HulHey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Robins, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for .Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Bonner, Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Cannon,

Graham, B.oge, Howell, Hudson of J ackson1 Irwin, James, Jacoway,

Payne, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Tate,

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Davis, Deaton, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster,

Jones of Bartow, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride, Park,

Teasley, Winningham, Withrow, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs. -

Daniel, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert,

Logue, McCurry, McGregor,

Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Pringle.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Burch, Carter,

Fuller, Spengler, Stapleton, Tucker,

Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden.

W. S. Basinger 48. :M:ark H. Blandford 66. W m. H. Dabney 40. E. H. Pottle 9. Not voting 12.

Upon consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast was 204; necessary to a choice, 103-
W m. S. Basinger had received 66 votes. Mark H. Blanford had received 76 votes. vVm. H. Dabney had received 51 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 11 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President declared that there had been no election, and another ballot was ordered. Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

DuBignon, George, Harris,

McDonald, Meldrim, Norman,

Peeples, Polhill, Thompson,

374

JOURNAL OF THE HousE.

Hoyt, Hughes, Knight, I.amar,

Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Blanford are Messrs.--

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Gustin, Mandeville, Martin,

Neal, Rouse, Smith of Bryan,

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes,

Jones, Livingston, McAfee,

Pike, Tatum, Yow.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Davis,

Morgan.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Foster,

Guyton.

W m. S. Basinger 21. Mark H. Blanford 10. W. H. Dabney 9. E. H. Pottle 2.

Upon calling the roll of the House the vote was af follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Courson, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson,

Lott, Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Patten, Panik of Coffee, Peek,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Smith. Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

375

Griffith, Jordan, Lofton,

Pendleton, Perkins, Reese,

Witcher, Wolfe, Zachry.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck,' Bishop, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, Dews, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Graham, Gray, Griffin, Hawks,

Harris, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robbins, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Bonner, Broyles, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Chancey, Davis, Deaton, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Flynt,

Foster, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride,

McCurry, Park, Payne, Rankin, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Tate, Teasley, Winningham, Withrow, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

376

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Daniel, Jones of DeKalb,

Jones of Elbert, Logne, McGregor,

Pringle, Simmons.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Fuller,

Atkinson,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Burch,

Spengler,

Carter,

Stapleton,

W. S. Basinger 45.

Mark H. Blandford 70.

Wm. H. Dabney 40.

E. H. Pottle 8.

Not voting 12.

Tucker, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden.

Upon consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast were 204 ; necessary to a choice 103-
W m. S. Basinger had received 66 votes. Mark H Blandford had received 79 votes. Wm. H. Dabney had received 49 votes. E:H. Pottle had received 10 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President again declared that there had been no election, and a third ballot was ordered. Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Do vis, DuBignon, George, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight,

Lamar, McAfee, McDonald, Meldrim, Oliver, Parker, Parks,

Paull, Peeples, Polhill, Thompson, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Gustin, Mandeville, Martin, Neal,

Norman, Rouse, Smith.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

377

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes,

Jones, Livingston, Pike,

Tatum, Yow.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Morgan,

Tutt.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Foster,

Guyton.

W. S. Basinger 21. .M:ark H. Blandford 11. W m. H. Dabney 8. E. H. Pottle 2. Not voting 2.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Brewer, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, Jordan, Lofton, Lott, Mason,

McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Reese,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Rnssell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Wolfe, Zachry.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop,

Griffin, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Humber,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robins, Shipp,

378

JOURN.A.L OF THE HOUSE.

Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Co:x:, Dart, Dews, Ford, Gary, Gordon, Graham, Gray,

Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,

Short,
Sin~uefield,
Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, WaldrooP., Watson, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.--

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Broyles, Brooks, Carroll, Chancey, Davis, Deaton, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Geer,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Maddox,

McBride, McWhorter, Payne, . Rankin, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Simmons, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Winningham, Withrow, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Bush,

McGregor,

Pringle.

Those not voting are Messrs.--

Alexander, Atkinson, Burch, Carter, Fuller,

Griffith, Park, Spengler, Stapleton, Tucker,

Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Witcher.

THURSDAY, AUGt'ST 2, 1883.

379

W. S. Basinger 45. Mark H. Blandford 69. W. H. Dabney 45. E. H. Pottle 3. Not voting 15.

Upon counting and 'consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast were 204 ; necessary to a choice 103-
Wm. S. Basinger had received 66 votes. Mark H. Blandford had received 80 vQtes. W m. H. Dabney had received 53 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 5 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President declared there had been no election. Mr. Pringle moved that the joint session be dissolved to convene again at 12 o'clock m. to-morrow. The motion was lost. Mr. Jordan moved that the joint session be dissolved to convene again at 10 o'clock a.m. to-morrow. The motion was lost. Senator Tutt moved that the joint session be now dissolved to reconvene at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The motion prevailed, and the President declared the joint session dissolved to reconvene at 4 o'clock this evening. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. McCurry, Teasley, Fuller, McDonough, Jones of Twiggs, Sweat of Pierce, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Patten and Bishop. On motion of Mr. Watts, the House then adjourned to 3:45 o'clock this afternoon.

3:45 P. Jlf. The House met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

aeo

Jou&~AL 9F THJ!l HousE.

On motion of Mr. Hoge, the rules were suspended, and the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the committee appointed to investigate
the management of convicts by the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, to' send for persons and papers, and to take testimony.
On motion of Mr. Wright, of Washington, the following House bill was taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to punish willful trespass on the lands of another.
On motion of Mr. Maddox, the following Senate bill was taken up, read the first time, and laid on the table, to-wit:
A bill to apportion and divide the State into ten Congressional Districts.

The hour of 4 p.m. having arrived, the Senate appeared on the floor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session of the General Assembly was called to order by the Hon. J. S. Boynton, President of the Senate, who announced the business in order was the unfinished business of this morning, to- wit, the election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court :
The fourth ballot was ordered, and on calling the roll of the SenatP- the vote was as follows :

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Davis, DuBignon, George, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight, Lamar,

McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Peeples, Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. President,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

38:

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are M~ssrs.-

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Gustin, Mandeville, Martin, McAfee,

Neal, Rouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes,

Foster, Jones, Livingston,

Pike. Tatum, Yow.

W. S. Basinger 22. Mark H. Blandford 11. W. H. Dabney 9. E. H. Pottle 1-Mr. Morgan. Not voting 1-Mr. Guyton.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was ae follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, James, Jordan,
Lofton,

Lott, Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh, :i\1cEl vaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,
Reese,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher, Wolfe, Zachry.

Thos~ voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes,

Harris, Head, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robins, Shipp,

382

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Bishop,

Johnston,

Short,

Brewster,

Johnson of Echols, Sinquefield,

Brinson,

Johnson of Lee,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Brown,

Jones of DeKalb,

Stallings,

Calvin,

Jones of Twiggs,

Studdard,

Carithers,

Key,

Sutton,

Chancey,

Little,

Thompson,

Crenshaw,

McRae,

Watson,

Crittenden,

McCants,

Watts,

Cox,

McCurry,

Wimberly,

Dart,

McKinney,

Wilson of Sumter,

Dews,

Middlebrooks,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Ford,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Geer,

Moo!"e of Taliaferro, Whatley,

Gordon,

Morrow,

Wright of Washington,

Griffin,

Murray,

Young,

Griffith,

Osborn,

Mr. Speaker.

Hawkes,

Pringle,

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Bonnar,

Graham,

McBride,

Broyles,

Hoge,

Park,

Brooks,

Howell,

Payne,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Rankin,

Burch,

Hudson of Jackson, Redwine,

Camp,

Irwin,

Rich of Paulding,

Carroll,

Jacoway,

Robertson,

Cannon,

Jones of Bartow,

Simmons,

Davis,

Jones of Elbert,

Tate,

Deaton,

Julian,

Teasley,

Everett,

Kimsey,

Winningham,

Fite,

Lewis,

Withrow,

Flynt,

Logue,

Wood,

Foster,

Maddox,

Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Gary,

Tucker,

Atkinson,

Gray,

Waldroop,

Beck,

McKay,

Walthall,

Carter,

Patten,

Wilder,

Crumbley,

Spengler,

Wilson of Greene,

Drewry,

Smith of Bryan,

Wilson of Camden.

Fuller,

Stapleton,

W. S. Basinger 43.

Mark H. Blandford 68.

W. H. Dabney 43. .

E. H. Pottle 1-Mr. McGregor.

Not voting 20.

THURSDAY, AUGURT 2, 1883.

383

Mr. Gray stated he was paired with Mr. Patten, who, if present, would vote for Mr. Basinger. He himself would vote for Mr. Blandford.
Upon counting and consolidating the vote, it ap peared that the whole number of votes cast were 198; necessary to a choice 99-
W. S. Basinger had received 65 votes. Mark H. Blandford had received 79 votes. W. H. Dabney had received 52 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 2 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President declared there had been no election. The sixth ballot was then ordered. Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.

Davis, DuBignon, Eakes, George, Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight,

Lamar, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Peeples, 'pike, Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. Presiden\.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.--

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Mandeville, Martin, McAfee,

Neal, Rouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker,

Jones,

Beall,

Livingston,

Foster,

W. S. BaRinger 25.

Mark H. Blandford 10.
vV. H. Dabney 7.

E. H. Pottle 1--Mr. Morgan.

Not voting 1-Mr. Guyton.

Tatum, Yow.

384

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Courson, Daniel, nawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, Griffith, Harris, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Jones of DeKalb,

Julian, Lofton, Lott, M:.son, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Pendleton, Perkins, Heese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell o.f Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Wolfe, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Burch, Bush, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Critt-enden, Cox, Dart, Dews, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon,

Griffin, Hawks, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, McRae, McCants, McKinney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robbins, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stoddard, Sutton, Thompson, Watson, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

385

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

,

Bonner,

Graham,

Payne,

Broyles,

Hoge,

Rankin,

Brooks,

Howell,

Redwine,

Camp,

Irwin,

Rich of Paulding,

Carroll,

James,

.Robertson,

Cannon,

Jacoway,

Spence,

Crumbley,

Jones of Bartow,

Tate,

Davis,

Jones of Elbert,

Teasley,

Deaton,

Kimsey,

Winningham,

Everett,

Lewis,

Withrow,

Fite,

Logue,

Wood,

Flynt,

Maddox,

Wright of Floyd.

Foster,

McBride,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexancter,

Gray,

Atkinson, Beck,

McKay, Patten,

Carter, Drewry,

Spengler, Smith of Bryan, ,

Fuller,

Stapleton,

W. S. Basinger 51.

Mark H. Blandford 68.

W. H. Dabney 38.

Not voti~g 18.

Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden.

On counting and consolidating the vote, it appeared that the whole number of votes cast were 200; necessary to a choice 101-
W ..S. Basinger had received 76 votes. Mark H. Blandford had received 78. W. H. Dabney had received 45 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 1 vote. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President again declared that there had been no election, and the sixth ballot was ordered. Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Davis,
DuBignon,
25

Knight, Lamar,

Peeples, Pike,

386

JOURNAL OF TH"E HOUSE.

Eake~,
Foster, George, Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes,

McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Yow, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick, Greer,

Mandeville, Martin, Mc.Afee,

Neal, Rouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall,

Jones, Livingston,

Morgan. Tatum.

W m. S. Basinger 27. Mark H. Blandford 10. W m. H. Dabney 6. Not voting 1-Mr. Guyton.

Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was a1 follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.--

BarkAdale of Wilkes, Hudson of Jackson,

Bartlett,

Jordan,

Beauchamp,

Julian,

Bishop,

Lott,

Brewer,

Mason,

Courson,

McDonough,

Daniel,

Mcintosh,

Dawson,

Mc"Elvaney,

Deaton,

McWhorter,

DeLacy,

Mitchell,

DuPree,

Moore of Hanc()ck,

Eason,

Owens,

Falligant,

Paulk of Berrien,

Foy,

Paulk of Coffee,

Glisson,

Peek,

Griffin,

Pendleton,

Harris,

Reese,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sweat of Clinch,
Sweat ot Pierce,
Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Zachry,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

38'

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw,j Cox, Dart, Dews, Flynt, Ford, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Gray,

Hawkes, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, Logue, McRae, McCants, McKinney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Perkins, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Robins, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Watson, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Everett, Fite, Foster, Graham, B.oge,

Howell, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride, McCurry,

McGregor, Park, Payne, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Teasley, Winningham, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Beck, Carter,

Lofton, McKay, Patten, Spengler,

Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder,

388

JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Drewry, Fnller, Griffith,

Smith of Bryan, Stapleton,

Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden.

W. S. Basinger 50. :Mark H. Blandford 71. W m. H. Dabney 35. Not voting 19.

Upon consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast was 199; necessary to a choice, 100-
vVm. S. Basinger had received 77 votes.
Mark H. Blanford had received 87 votes. W m. H. Dabney had received 41 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President declared that there had been no election, and the seventh ballot was ordered.
Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Tliose voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Davis, DuBignon, George, Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight,

Lamar, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Peeples, Pike, Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Blanford are Messrs.--

Bush, DeWolf, Frederick,

Greer, Mandeville, Neal,

Rouse, Smith.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes, Foster,

Jones, Livingston, McAfee,

Morgan. Tatum, Yow.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

389

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Guyton,

Martin.

Wm. S. Basinger 24. Mark H. Blanford 8. W. H. Dabney 10.

Upon calling the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson,

Griffith, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Lofton, Lott, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Pendleton, Reese, Rice, Rieh of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher, Wolfe, Zachry.

ThosE' voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Bonner, Brown, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw,Cox, Dart, Dews,

Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, Logue, J',fason, McRae, McCants, McCurry,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robbins, Shipp, Short, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Watson, W'atts, Wimberley,

390

JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Flynt, Ford, Geer, Gordon, Griffin, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hulsey,

McKinney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Wisdom, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Broyles, Brooks, Carroll, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Deaton, Everett, Fite, Foster, Gary, Graham,

Hoge, Howell, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride,

Moore of Taliaferro, Payne, Rankin, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Sinquefield, Simmons, Teasley, Winningham, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Beck, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Drewry,

Fuller, Gray, McKay, Patten, Perkins, Spengler, Smith of Bryan,

Stapleton, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden.

W. S. Basinger 48. Mark H. Blandford 71. W m. H. Dabney 35. Not voting 21.

Upon consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votes cast were 196 ; necessary to a choice 99-
Wm. S. Basinger had received 72 votes. Mark H Blandford had received 79 votes. Wm. H. Dabney had received 45 votes.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, l883.

391

No one having received a majority of all the votes cast, the President declared there was no election.
On motion of Mr. Reese, the joint session was dissolved to reconvene to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Smith, of Bryan; On motion of Mr. Hudson, of Webster, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.


ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, August 3, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith, of the North Georgia Co~ference.
On motion of Mr. Tate, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Wisdom, from Committee on Journal, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Everett gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. McGregor gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. James gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of Thursday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Everett moved to reconsider so moch of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in adopting the last proviso, offered by Mr. Middlebrook, as an amendment to the fifth section of the general local option bill. Mr. Redding moved to lay the motion to reconsider ltD the table. On the motion to table, Mr. Middlebrook called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vot~ was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, .A.wbry,

Griffin, Harris,

Rankin, Ray of Crawford,

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BartlP.tt, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Broyles, Burch, Carithers, Chancey, Cod'rson, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, Falligant, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gary, Glisson,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, James, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Little, McCants, Mcintosh, McElvaney,
~lcGregor,
McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Payne, Pendleton,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Studdard, Thompson, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Davis, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Graham, Gray,

Hawkes, Head, Humber, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray,

Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Watson, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington,

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Gordon, Griffith,

Osborn, Owens,

Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Brinson, Bush, Carter, Drewry, Fuller, Geer, Hudson of Webster, Johnston,

Jo~es of Bartow, Lofton, McKay, McCurry, Park, Patten, Perkins, Silman, Spengler, Smith of Bryan,

Yeas 63. Nays 81. Not voting 31.

Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Camden. Mr. Speaker.

So a majority having voted in the negative, the motion to lay the motion to reconsider on the table did not prevail.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, called for the previous question on the motion to reconsider.
The call was sustained. The motion to reconsider pre"~< ailed. Mr. McGregor moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on section 8 of the general local option bill in reference to sale of wines for sacramental purposes. The motion to reconsider was lost. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cabaniss, the Secretary pro tem. thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit :

A resolutionTo extend the time allowed the city authorities of

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Augusta, to construct a fish way in the canal dam at the city of Augusta.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the practice in claim cases in the courts of this State.

The following House bills were passed, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and County Treasurer of the county of Fannin, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill to amend section 4484 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.

Also, a House bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4184 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

The Senate bas concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars
to purchase certain books for the county of McDuffie.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bill,with an amendment, in which the concurrence of the House is ~tsked, to-wit;

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A bill to authorize the Governor to subscribe in behalf of the State for copies of the Georgia Form Book, which passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 33, nays 4.

The hour of 10 a.m. having arrived, the Senate appeared on the floor of the ball of the House of Representatives, and the joint session of the General Assembly was called to order by the Hon. J. S. Boynton, President of the Senate, who announced that the General Assembly had reconvened in joint session, pursuant to dissolution, for the purpose of resuming the unfinished business yesterday, to- wit, the election of au Associate Justice of the Supreme Court:
The eighth ballot was then ordered. Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Davis, DuBignon, Eakes, George, Gustin, Harris, Hoyt, Hughes,

Knight, Lamar, McDonald, Meldrim, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks,

Paull, Peeples, Polhill, Thompson, Tutt, Walker, Wilcox, Mr. Presiden~.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

DeWolf,

Mandeville,

Rouse,

Frederick,

Martin,

Smith.

Greer,

Neal,

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Eaker,

Livingston,

Pike,

Beall,

McAfee,

Tatum,

Foster,

Morgan,

Yow.

Jones,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Bush,

Guyton,

W. S. BaRinger 24.

Mark H. Blandford 8.

W. H. Dabney 10.

Not voting 2.

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Upon calling the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Brewer, Courson, Davis, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Foy, Glisson,

Jordan, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Mitchell, Owens, Paulk of Berrien,

Peek, Pendleton, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Ru!@ell of Decatur, Silman, Sweat of Clinch, Wolfe, Zachry.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

.Alsabrook, .Avary, .Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Burch, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, Dews, Ford, Gary, Griffin, Gray,

Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Humber, Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, Mason, McRae, McCants, McKinney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rice, Robins, Shipp, Short, Smith of Wilkinson,
Stalling~,
Studdard, Sutton, Sin .p1efield, Simmons, Spence, Tate, Thompson, Watson, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

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Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.--

Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Deaton, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Graham, Howell,

Hulsey, Hudson of J"ackson, Irwin, J"acoway, Jones of Bartow, J"ones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride,

McElvaney, Payne, Rankin, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Winningham, Withrow, . Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

Daniel, Griffith, Moore of Hancock,

Moore of Taliaferro, Wilson of Greene,

Park,

Witcher.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Bush, Carter, Drewry, Fuller, Geer, Hoge,

McKay, McCurry, Patten, Perkins, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton,

Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroo{>, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Camden.

W. S. Basinger 33. Mark H. Blandford 80. W. H. Dabney 33. E. H. Pottle 7. Not voting 22.

Upon counting and consolidating the vote, it ap peared that the total number of votes cast were 195 ; necessary tp a choice 98-
Wm. S. Basinger had received 57 votes. Mark H. Blandford had received 88 vQtes. W m. H. Dabney had received 43 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 7 votes. No one having received a majority of all the votes

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cast, the President declared there was no election, an the ninth ballot was ordered.
Upon calling the roll of the Senate, the vote was ~ follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Davis, DuBignon, George, Hoyt, Hughes, Knight, Lamar, McDonald,

Meldrim, Morgan, Norman, Oliver, Parker, Parks, Paull,

Peeples, Pike, Polhill, Thompson, Wilcox, Yow, Mr. President.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are MP-ssrs.-

DeWolf, Frederick, Greer, Gustin, Harris,

Mandeville, Martin, McAfee, Neal,

Rouse, Smith, Tutt, Walker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Baker, Beall, Eakes,

.Foster, Jones,

Livingston, Tatum.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Bush,

Guyton,

W. S. Basinger 22. Mark H. Blandford 13. W. H. Dabney7. Not voting 2.

Upon calling the roll of the Honse, the vote was follows:

Those voting for Mr. Basinger are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Brewer, Courson,

Irwin, Lofton, Lott,

Pendleton, Reese, Rich of Wayne,

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Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Falligant, Foy, Glisson, Hoge,

Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh, l\1i tchell, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek,

Robbe, Rountree,. Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sweat of Clinch, Witcher, Wolfe.

Those voting for Mr. Blandford are Messrs.-

AJsabrook, A.vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp,. Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, Deaton,
Dew~,
DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Ford, Gary, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon,

Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Jordan, Jo'hnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, McRae, McCants, McKinney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Coffee,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rice, Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stoddard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Watson, Watts, Wimberly, \Vinningham, Wilson of Bullock, \Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting for Mr. Dabney are Messrs.-

Broyles, Brooks,

James, Jacoway,

Payne, Rankin,

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Burqp, Camp, Fite, Foster, Howell,

Jones of Bartow, Julian, Maddox, McBride, McElvaney,

Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting for Mr. Pottle are Messrs.-

McWhorter,

Moore of Hancock.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Bush, Carter, Drewry, Fuller, Geer,

McKay, McCurry, Patten, Perkins, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton,

Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Camden.

W. S. Basinger 31. Mark H. Blandford 99. Wm. H. Dabney 11. E. H. Pottle 2. W. D. Pike 1-Mr. Cannon. Not voting 21.

Upon counting and consolidating the vote, it appeared that the whole number of votes cast were 196; necessary to a choice 99-
W. S. Basinger had received 53 votes. Mark H. Blandford had received 112 votes. W. H. Dabney had received 28 votes. E. H. Pottle had received 2 votes. W. D. Pike had received 1 vote.

The Ron. Mark H. Blandford, of the county of Muscogee, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected .Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to fill the unexpired term of the Ron. Martin J. Crawford, deceased.
On motion of Mr. Reese, the joint session of the General .Assembly was then dissolved.

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Mr. James moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in concuring in Senate amendment to House bill to punish unlawful trespass on the lands of another.
Mr. Reese moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
The motion did not prevail. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The motion to reconsider was lost. On motion of Mr. Maddox, the rules were suspended and the Senate resolution providing for dismissal of legal proceedings against the Western and Atlantic Railroad Company was taken up. Mr. Maddox moved that the resolutiou be made the special order for Tuesday next, immediately after reading the Journal. Mr. Gary moved to amend by inserting Friday instead of Tuesday. The amendment was not adopted. The original motion of Mr. Maddox was agreed to. The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to authorize tax on dogs in Floyd county.
Mr. Jordan offered the. following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to wit:

A resolutionThat this House will devote to-morrow's session to
reading bills the second time, which have been favorably reportp,d by committee.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted tli.e following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en26

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rolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the. following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the town of Sumner, in the county of Worth.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to punish the willful trespass upon the lands
of another. Also, an act to change the time of holding the Supe-
rior Courts of the county of Pickens.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to levy a tax upon all dogs in the county of Floyd.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

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The House then took up the special order, which was the consideration of general local option bill.
Mr. Pringle moved to strike out the last proviso to fifth section.
Mr. Jordan moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Temperance.
The motion to recommit did not prevail. On inotion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the further consideration of the bill was postponed until Monday morning, immediately after reading the Journal. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Lewis, Avary, Owens, Wilson of Sumter, Gary, Wright of Washington, Jacoway, Withrow, Alsabrook, McGregor, Pringle, Little, Cannon, Tate, Harris, Stallings, Dupree, Cox, Rich of Paulding, and Foster. On motion of Mr. Tate, the House then adjourned until to- morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 4, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bonner, of the county of Carroll.
On motion of Mr. Reese, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, from the Committee on J emrnals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. The special order for to-day was the reading of House bills a second time, which had been favorably reported by the committees. The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to make it a felony for any person to alter or pass forged titles to lands, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to authorize County Judges to hold monthly terms of courts in towns other than the county site.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ward, in Randolph county.
Also, a resolution to procure an oil painting of the Hon. A. H. Stephens.
Also, a bill to provide for the selection of superintendents of elections, and to fix their compensation.
Also, a bill to fix the salary of the State Librarian. Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for Upson county. Also, a bill to declare the breaking and entering a railroad car burglary, and to provide a punishment therefor. Also, a bill to give to owners or keepers of stallions, jacks and bulls a lien upon the get of such stallion, jack or bull. Also, a bill to provide for empanelling but one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Washington county. Also, a bill to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad Company. Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Worth. Also, a bill to establish a City Court in the county of Floyd. Also, a bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of Treasurer and per diem of jurors and Bailiffs in Upson county, so far as relates to fees of Treasurer. Also, a bill to repeal the general County Court act, so far as relates to the county of Floyd. Also, a bill to prohibit the retail of intoxicating liquors in the county of Floyd, outside of the city of Rome. Mr. Spence, chairman p'lo tem. of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

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405

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on tlle Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they re turn to the House with a recommendation that the same do pass, to- wit :

A bill to prevent damage to public bridges in Pulaski county.
Also, a bill to provide for the distribution of the fines and forfeitures arising in the County Court of Sumter county.

Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to f'ix the fees of County Treasurer and the per
diem of Bailiffs and jurors in Upson county.
Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to pay tales jury of the county of Quitman.

Respectfully submitted. W. N. SPENCE, Chairman pro tem.

The regular order being resumed, the following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to prevent damage to public bridges in Pulaski county, by riding or driving stock over the sa&.e.
Also, a bill to make certain enclosed land lines a lawful fence within certain limits in Floyd county.
Also, a bill to make it the duty of the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary to print a list of convicts, with his annual report, together with other information in regard to the same.
.Also, a bill to amend section 3446 of the Code, so as to authorize recommencement of suits dismissed or discontinued by making a pauper affidavit.

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.Also, a bill to require public officers to make inventories of public property.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Graysville, in Catoosa county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the capital Bank of Macon, Georgia, so as to authorize a reduction of the capital stock.
Also, a bill to compel Tax Collectors to render an account of their official acts when required by proper authorities, and to authorize their removal upon failure to do so.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Butts county the question of prohibition of the sale of "intoxicating liquors.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which thE>y recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3846 of the Code of 1882, in relation to attendance of witnesses before the grand jury.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the issue of alias tax fi. fas. in lieu of originals lost or destroyed.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be withdrawn, towit:

A bill to provide compensation for all managers of elections held in this State.

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Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal sP.ctions 4097 to 4100, inclusive, of the Revised Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 2683 of the Code of 1882.

They ha.ve also had under consideration the message of the late Governor A. H. Stephens, in relation to the memorial of George Mattingly, claiming the payment of certain bonds of the State of Georgia, alleged to be held by him, and report in reference thereto the following resolution passed by a majority of your committee, to-wit:

A resolutionWHEREAS, George Mattingly claims that the State of
Georgia is indebted to him as the holder and owner of certain bonds, to-wit: 22 bonds of the State of Georgia of the denomination of $500 each, numbered from 405 to 426 inclusive, aggregating $11,000, dated February 1, 1861, signed by Jos. E. Brown, Governor, and E. P. \Vatkins, Secretary of State, and coupons for semi-annual interest thereon, at the rate of six per cent. per annum, said bonds being payable twenty years after date in United States currency; and,
\VHEREAS, The said George Mattingly desires to bring suit against the State of Georgia for the purpose of establishing and collecting his said alleged claim, and offers to give bond and security to the State to pay all costs and expenses of suit, should he be cast therein; and,
WHEREAS, Doubts are entertained by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia as to whether this claim, debt or obligation was incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States; therefore be it
Resolved by the General .Assembly of the State of

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Georgia, That the said George Mattingly, and in the event of his death his heirs at-law or legal representatives be permitted to institute suit, to be tried at the first term, in the Superior Court for the county of Fulton, 11onless continued in accordance with law, against the State of Georgia that he may, if he can do so, establish against the State his said alleged claim, and that said suit may be instituted only upon the following conditions: Before instituting such suit the said George Mattingly shall enter into a bond with at least two good and solvent sureties, to be a.ppr:>ved by the Governor, which bond shall be payable to the Governor or his successor in office, and shall be conditioned to pay in the event he is cast in such suit all the costs of said suit, and also such amount for fees as the Governor may pay or contract to pay in defending such snit, should the Governor deem it necessary to employ counsel to aid the .Attorney-General in defending such snit.
Be it further resolved by the authority aforesaid, That the service of the declaration herein provided for be served on the Governor of the State under the same rules that apply to serving declarations in ordinary law suits.
Be it further resolved by the authority aforesaid, That said suit shflll be tried only in the Superior Court for the county of Fulton, the right to remove the suit to any other court, either State or Federal, is waived by the party accepting the benefit of this resolution, but the State and the said George Mattingly shall have the right to file a writ of error or move for a new trial as usual. .Any verdict or judgment the said George Mattingly may obtain in his favor, if any be obtained, is hereby referred to the action of any future Legislature, for whom is reserved by the State the right to take such action in reference to its payment as may be deemed advisable; and
JJe it f'lftrther resolved by the authority aforesaid,

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That this resolution is not intended to repeal any law or joint resolution in reference to the payment of the indebtedness of the State of Georgia.

To which certain members of your committee dissent and file the following minority report:

Mr. Speaker:

We, the undersigned members of the General Judiciary Committee, beg leave to dissent from the majority report of the committee in reference to the claim of George Mattingly for the payment of certain bonds of the State of Georgia alleged to be held by him, and submit the following minority report :
vVe believe that the bonds alleged to be held by Mattingly are in the class of bonds the payment of which is prohibited by the 4th section of the 14th amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and we further believe that the question as to whether or not these bonds fall in said class is one which the member-s of the General Assembly are bound to decide for themselves, and we therefore think any legislation looking to the payment of these bonds by appropriating money or submitting their validity to the courts is in conflict with said 14th amendment, and therefore improper and unlawful.
There is no dispute that the consideration of these bonds are certain. Sharps' Rifles, bought by Governor Brown from the Sharps' Rifle Company on the 14th day of November, 1860, the contract being made with one Pennfield, then in the city of l\IillPdgeville, and acting for said company as its agent. For what purpose were these arms boughU It is history for what purpose they were used, and we think there can be no doubt that the purpose for which they were bought was the purpose for which they were actually used, towit: The arming of the volunteers of Georgia, that they might defend the State against the Federal government

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in a conflict which Governor Brown in his message, dated November 7, 1860, and submitted to the General Assembly the next day, told them was sooner or later to come, using the memorable words of another great Georgian : "The argument is exhausted, and we will stand by our arms." These facts were all known to the agent of the Sharps Rifle Company, when his sale was made on the 14th of November, 1860, and with the public history of the country with the knowledge of which he is charged, he must have known that these very arms were to be used to protect and defend Georgia against the aggressions of the sectional party tb,en about to take charge of the ggvernment of the United States. This strife the government of the United States has called a "rebellion" or "insurrection," and has said that no contract incurred in aid of the same shall be paid, but that such contract is and shall be held illegal and void, and required the adoption of such an amendment to the Constitution of the United States by our people before we were recognized as again entitled to our place in the Union.
ThP. bonds claimed by Mattingly are dated February 1, 1861, after Georgia had passed her ordinance of secession from the United States, and after Gov. Brown had taken Fort Pulaski and the Arsenal at Augusta, and state on their face that they are a part of an issue for the military defense of the State.
Defense against whom~ Why, in our opinion, it is too plain for argument, that it was in defense against the United States government, then regarded as a public enemy, from whom Governor Brown had demanded and taken Fort Pulaski and the Arsenal at Augusta, upon the grounds that as an enemy they had no right to hold these military posts within the limits of the State of Georgia.
Asi.de from these reasons, we cannot indorse the policy which would permit the State to be made a party defendant in suits in the courts upon this class of

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claims. The precedent once established cannot but

add to the violation of the Constitution of the State and

a subversion to the public policy, which forbids the

State to be sued.

These bonds have been before various Legislatures

in the past twelve years, and those claiming to hold

them have sought to have them recognized as valid, and

have as often failed. We see no reason why this Leg-

islature should give them new life or authorize the

courts to do so.

M.P. REESE,

JOIIN W. MADDOX,
c. L. BARTLET'l',

J. T. JORDAN,

J. M. McBRIDE,
A. w. FITE,.

THOMAS L. LEWIS.

'Ve concur in so much of the minority report as de nies the claimant the right to sue the Stote.
,V. A. LOFTON, R. F. WATTS.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Reese, three hundred copies of the resoluti0n proposed by the majority of the committee, together with the minority report, were ordered printed for th8 use of the House.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to form a Board of Commission~rs for the county of Appling.
Also, a bill to provide for payment of tales jurors of Randolph county.
Also, a bill to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, in Butts county.
Also, a bill to change the law in the county of Early in reference to the construction of public works therein.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, in the county of Carroll.
Also, a bill to establish a new charter for Stone Mountain.
Also, a bill to provide against loss by fire ot' certain books, the property of the State, in the hands of county officers.
Also, a bill to incorporate the White Star Line Steamboat Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the .town of East Rome, in the county of Floyd.

Leave of absence was granted Mr. Ray, of Coweta, for a few days, on important business ; also to Messrs. Sillman, vVilson of Mcintosh, Beck and James.
On motion of Mr. Bonner, the House then adjourned
untillO o'clock on Mondav morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
:Monday, August 6, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Kimsey, of the county of vVhite. On motion of Mr. Bartlett, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Burch, from Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Saturday ~xamined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:
A resolution'fhat the final roll call for introduction of new matter
be had. on Friday, the lOth day of August, and that after said final roll call no new matter be introduced into this House unless by unanimous consent.

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Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
MT. Speaker:
'l'he Committefl on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill, which they return back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to require the owners of horses, mules, cows, sheep, etc., to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the 543d and 770th districts, G. M., in Macon county, and to define theliabilities of sail owners and the rights of persons dam... aged.

Also, the following bill, wh:~l;l.-i,they recommend do

not :pass, to-wit:

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A bill to repeal an act to make applicable the provisions of sections 1449 to 1454, inclusive, of the Code of 1873, to the 37th, 38th and 260th districts, G. M., Scriven county.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.
Mr. Wright, of Floyd, chairman Committee on Immigration, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
'l'he Committee on Immigration have bad under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, and as said bill recommends the appropriation of money, they recommend it be referred to the Committee on Finance, to- wit :
A bill to encourage immigration into this State, and for that purpose to authorize the Governor to make certain contracts and take bonds seeming the same, and to make an appropriation therefor.
Respectfully submitted. SEABORN WRIGR'.r, Chairman.

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The following House bills were withdrawn by consent of the House, to- wit :

By Mr. Spengler.A bill to prevent fishing on lands of another.
By Mr. McElvaney.A bill to provide compensation of superintendents of
election.
The following House bills were recommitted, as hereinafter named, to-wit :
.A bill to make absence of members of the Legislature while attending sessions thereof a ground of continu- , ance of certain cases.
Recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to amend an act in refP-rence to relief of maimed and disabled soldiers. Recommitted to committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following resoulution, which was read and laid on the table, to-wit:
A resolutionThat on and after Monday next the House meet at 9
o'clock a. m. and adjourn at 12:30 p. m., and meet again at 3 o'clock p.m. and adjourn at 6 p.m.~ so that there will be two sessions of the House each day until a final day of adjournment is reached.

Mr. Crenshaw also offered the following resolution, which was read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

.A resolutionBy the House, the Senate concurring, that the Gen-
eral .Assembly adjourn sine die on Saturday, the 1st day of September, 1883.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, of Lee, the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, read

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the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnson, of Lee.A bill to change the time of holding the Ordinary's
Court in Lee county.

House bill to encourage immigration was recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Gray, Scott and Sinquefield.
The special order was then taken up, which was the further consideration of the general local option bill.
The question was on the adoption of the fifth section of the bill, which had been adopted, as amended, and the amendment thereto, which was the last proviso, subsequently reconsidered.
On the adoption of the section with the said amendment, offered by Mr. Middlebrook, Mr. Humber called for the previous question.
The call was sustained. Mr. Middlebrook called for the yeas and nays on the adoption of the amendment. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bartlett, Brown, Burch, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, Falligant, Ford, Foy, Glisson, Griffin, Graham,

James, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Lofton, McDonough, Mcintosh, :!\IcElvaney, McGregor, l\Ic W h o r t e r , Middlebrooks, :Mobley, Park,

Reese, Robbe, .Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Watts, Wimberly,

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Hawkes, HarriE, Hogc, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson,

Payne, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

'Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, 'Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Calvin, Crenshaw, C1ittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dawson, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Gray, Head, Humber,

Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Logue, Lott, McRae, McBride, McKinney, l\fitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Pringle, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Walthall, Watson, wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher. Wolfe, 'Vood, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Bush, Carter. Cannon, Carithers, Cox, Davis, Dews,

Fuller, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, J oneo of Twiggs, Lewis, Little, Maddox, Mason, McKay,

Pendleton, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, 'Vilson of Camden, Withrow,

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DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Fite, Foster,

McCants, McCurry, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Owens,

Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 55. Nays 59. Not voting 61.

So a majority having voted in the negative, the amendment was not adopted.
The fifth section was then adopted. The bill was read the third time. Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournmentarrived, and the Speaker declared the Honse adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 7, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Smith, of the North Georgia Conference. On motion of Mr. Beauchamp, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Burch, of the Committee on J onrnals, reported the Journal of Monday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Wright, of Floyd, chairman pro tem. of the Committee onFinance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Qs>mmittee on Finance have had under consideration the follow\ng billr:l, which they report back with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to regu rate the manner of letting out contracts to build or repair public bridges, etc.
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The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo authorize the State Librarian to purchase and
furnish the Clerk of the Superior Courts of Paulding county Reports of the Supreme Court.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882, relative to the right of disabled Confederate soldiers to peddle in the counties of this State.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A resoluti.onTo authorize the State Librarian to furnish the Re-
ports of the Supreme Court to the. county of Milton.

The committee also recommend that the introducer of the following bill be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to pay Dr. James B. Smith for attention to certain small-pox cases.

Respectfully submitted.
SEABORN WRIGHT, Chairmanpro tern.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on Finance :

Mr. Speaker : & The undersigned members of the Finance Committee
being unable to concur in the conclusions and recommendations of a majority of the committee, beg leave
to submit the following minority report upon House resolution No. 128, which reads as follows :

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Resolvedbytke House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, That the Governor be, and is hereby authorized and empowered to draw his warrant upon the treasury for the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, to be paid Hon. James A. Green, agent for the State for the collection of the claim against the United States government, known as the "Trezevant claim," said sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be paid as an advance, and is to be credited on the fees due him as such agent under his contract with the State.

The minority of the committee are of the opinion: The claim known as the "Trezevant claim," due the State of Georgia by the United States government, has never been recovered, and no part thereof has been collected or placed to the credit of Georgia. The resolution of the General Assembly, authorizing the employment of James A. Green as agent for the State of Georgia, to collect the Trezevant claim, expressly provides: "That if the said James A. Green should fail to collect said claim, the State of Georgia shall not be liable or bound to allow him anything for his services, act approved December 11, 1858; " and inasmuch as the said James A. Green has failed to collect said claim, and under the terms of the contract made with him the State of Georgia does not owe him anything, and is in no manner bound to make an advance of money to James A. Green, as under the contract the said James A. Green is authorized to retain twenty-five per cent. out of the amount he may collect of said claim for his services as agent or attorney. We are still further of the opinion that the appointment of an agent by the State to represent claims before the Congress of the United States is improper and against sound public policy, and should not be allowed, as the several Congressmen from the State are fully capable to represent the interest of Georgia, whose duty it is to look after such claims before Congress, and the appropriation act

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passed by the 47t.h Congress to pay the Trezevant claim

was solely the work of our Representatives in Congress,

as ~we are informed. Therefore, the said James A.

Green having failed to secure the collection of the

amount appropriated, and for his failure to closely

look after the State's interest in recovering said amount

into the State Treasury there is a want of consideration

in his claim, and should not be paid.

No evidence has been submitted to the Finance Com-

mittee showing that the amount appropriated by Con-

gress to pay the Trezevant claim has been collected and

placed to the credit of the State of Georgia, where the

money belongs. On the contrary, we, the minority of

the committee, have positive evidence the amount ap-

propriated has never been recovered into the treasury

of the State of Georgia, nor credited to any debt ac-

knowledged to be due by the State of Georgia. For

these reasons we recommend that the resolution do not

pass.

c. T.

CRENSHAW, JR.,

W. J. FoRD,

ToM EASON,
c. A. ROBBE,

JoHN McRAE,

LEWIS W. MOBLEY,

I. I. CRUMBLY,

C. T.. ZACHREY,

J.D. SuTToN.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House of Representatives and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend section 4484 of the Code of 1882.

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Also, an act to repeal an act to consolidate the offices of Tax-Collector and County Treasurer of the county of Fannin.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the county of Dawson.

Also, the following resolution, to-wit;

A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars
to purchase certain books for McDuffie county.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which th6y recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 508 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to amend section 4163 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to require the State Librarian to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Courts.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do

pass, by substitute, to-wit:



A bill to impose a dog tax, and to provide for the collection and appropriation of the same.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

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A bill to amend section 282 of the Code of Georgia.. Also, a bill to amend section 4749 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to authorize the attendance of Constables at the sittings of Masters and Auditors in this State. Also, a bill to amend section 3647 of the Code of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Commtttee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consic'Jeration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to fix the amount of license for selling spirituous liquors in the county of \Vebster, approved September 12, 1881.
Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same be referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to fix the fees of Ordinaries in inquisitions Qf lunacy in this State.

Respectfully submitted. W. H. HULSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Rankin, ch:;~.irmanpro tem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Spealc_er :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

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A resolutionThat the final roll call for introduction of new mat-
ter be had on Friday, the lOth day of August, and that after said final roll call, no new matter be introduced into this House unless by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted. W. R.. RANKIN, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Reese moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up the resolution providing for a final roll call for introduction of new matter, just reported adversely by the Committee on Rules.
The motion did not prevail. Mr. Maddox offered the following resolution, which was read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

Resolved by the House, the Senate concurring, That a committee of five from the House and three from the Senate be appointed to inquire into the business before the General Assembly, looking to an early adjournment of this body, and report back the earliest day practicable for said adjournment.

The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, which was the further consideration of-
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any district, incorporated town, city or county in this State, by submitting the question of selling or furnishing spirituous, malt or other intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters of such place, to provide penalties for its violation, and for other purposes.
Which bill had been read the third time.

Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. Mr. Middlebrook called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.

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The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, nawson, Deaton, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Graham, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Head, Howell, Humber,

Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Logue, .Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvsney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Broyles, Burch, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Dart,

Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Little, Lofton,

Park, Payne, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese, Rice, Smith of Bryan, Stoddard,

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Daniel, Drewry, Falligant, Foy, Gary, Glisson, Harris,

McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro,

Watts, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Witcher.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Bush, Carter, Cannon, Cox,
Dew~,
DeLacy,
Yeas 88. Nays 48. Not voting 39."

Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Gray, Hudson of 'Vebster, Jacoway, Jones of Twiggs, Lewis, Lott, Owens, Pendleton, Perkins, Rich of Paulding,

Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, 'Valdroop, Wilder, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Julian stated that he would vote yea, but that he was paired with Mr. Griffin, who was absent, but who, if present, would vote nay.
So the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following House bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to :fix the fees of Ordinaries in cases of inquisition of lunacy.

Leave of absence was granted Mr. Whatley. Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Corporations have had under con-

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sideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation tbat the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Thomaston, in Upson county.
Also, a bill to extend the limits of the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in Henry county.

. Also, the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the National Mercantile Debt Assurance Company.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city (\f Macon.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills, which they have instructed me to report back with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize Henry Sanders to connect his beer depot with the Central Railroad track in the city af Savannah.
.Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide that all property owned by any railroad corporation of this State: and not used by said corporation in carrying on its usual and ordinary business, shall be taxable by the counties and municipal corporations in which such property is situated.
Respectfully submitted. W. R. R.ANKlN, Chairman.

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The special order for to-day was taken up for consideration, which was House resolution No. 12, to-wit:

A resolutionInstructing the Governor to direct the Attorney-Gen-
eral to dismiss forthwith all proceedings in the courts of this State to forfeit the lease of the Western and Atlantic :Railroad.
The resolution was read. The substitute therefor, offered by the committeP. on General Judiciary was also read, which provided for dismissal of legal proceedings on certain conditions therein named. The minority report from the committee on General Judiciary, favorable to the passage of the original resolution was read. Mr. Maddox offered a substitute for the whole, which was read. Pending the consideration of the resolution and the substitutes offered therefor, the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to morr.>w morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 8, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Key, of Jasper. On motion of Mr. Bonner, the call of the roll was dis. pensed with. Mr. Tate, from Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Little, the rules were' suspended and the following House bills were recommitted to the Committee on Finance~ to-wit:
Nos. 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 1881 189, 253, 254, 255,

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256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 190 and 616, which provide for refunding taxes illegally collected from certain insurance companies in said bills severally named.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under 0onsideration the following bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of the county of Warren.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act making appropriation for purpose of furnishing new records for wild land office and building case for same.
Also, a bill to amend section 1347 of the Code of 1882 in reference to the Treasurer's bond of the State Lunatic Asylum.

The committee also recommend that the following resoluti(.ln do not pass, to-wit:

A resolutionProviding for the purchase, by the State, of the un-
sold edition of the Code of 1882.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

.

The Committee on Education have had under con-

sideration the following bill, which they recommend do

pass, to-wit:

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A bill to authorize and empower the corporate authorities of the city of )fadison to establish a system of
public schools. Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, which was the consideration of a resolution instructing the Governor to direct the Attorney-General to dismiss forthwith all proceedings in the courts of this State to forfeit the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and the substitutes offered therefor by the General Judiciary Committee and by Mr. Maddox.
On motion of Mr. vVright, of Washington, the memorial exercises in honor of ex-Governor Herschel V. Johnston, deceased, which had been made the special order for to-morrow, was reset for Wednesday next, the 15th instant, at 11 o'clock a. m.
The special order for to-day, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the building of a new capitol for the State of Georgia, was on motion of Mr. Rice, made the special order for to-morrow immediately after the disposition of the business now pending.

~r. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City.Court of Savannah.
Also, a bill to amend the laws as to recording papers and the use of such records as evidence.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

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A bill to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to.wit:
A bil1 to regulate the disbursement of certain taxes raised from the sale of liquor.
Also, a bill to prevent landlords and tenants from taking away from the premises rented crops raised thereon.
Also, a bill to amend section 4527 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to compensate Sheriffs for services in the County Courts in certain cases.
Also, a bill to provide a record of defaulting tax payers.
Also, a bill to establish an office of mineral and mining information.
Also, a bill to amend section 4157 (i) of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend section 4401 of the Code of Georgia .
.Also, the following resolution, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
.A resolutionTo reimburse the county of Dodge certain money ex-
pended.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.
The House proceeded with the consideration of the resolution for dismissal of proceedings against the lessees of the Western and .Atlantic Railroad.
Pending the consideration of which the hour of adjournment arrived.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs Griffith, Short, Crumbley and Middlebrooks.
The Speaker declared the Honse adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 9, 1683. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. W. P. Smith. On motion, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Burch, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. The following House bill was recommitted to the Committee on Temperanc~, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 809 (b) of the Code, which provides for registration of liquor dealers.

Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was not agreed to, to wit :

A resolutionTo postpone the special order for this day until Mon-
day next, the 13th inst., and to devote the sessions of to-day and to-morrow to reading bills the third time, and Saturday next to reading Senate bills the first time.

Mr. Hoge offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, proofs correct, to wit :

A resolutionThat a session of the House be held this afternoon
from three to six o'clock for the introduction of new matter.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bills, which they return and recommend that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within

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three miles of New Fork and the Fork of Broad River Churches, in Madison county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of New Hope Church, in Madison county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in any quantity in the county of Campbell.

Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report :
Mr. SpeakeT : The Committee on the Gene:ml Judiciary have had
under consideration the fellowing bills, which they recommend do pass, to- wit :

A bill to authorize the City Council of Augusta to issue bonds for certain purposes.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to amend section 4194 of the Code.
Also, a bill to amend section 1535 of the Code.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide compensation for witnesses subprn nied by the Superior Court in criminal cases.
Also, a bill to declare personal property of every kind to be the subject of collateral pledge or pawn as security for money borrowed.
Also, a bill to amend section 4295 of the Code. Also, a bill to amend section 2617 of the Code. ~lso, a bill to provide for the collection and publication of criminal statistics in this State. Also, a bill to provide an additional section to the penal Code, in relation to discharge of fire-arms in oc cupied houses.

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Also, a bill to amend section 1676 of the Code.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend sections 2050 and 2057 (a) of the Code of 1882.
The committee recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to zepeal the usury laws in this State, and to :fix the rate of interest in cases where contracting parties make no contract in writing in reference thereto.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on Finance :

Mr. Speaker:
The undersigned, members of the Committee on Finance, have bePn unable to concur in the recommendation of the majority of said committee favorable to the passage of House Bill .No. 2, to amend sections 2050 and 2057 (a) of the Code, by raising rate of interest to 12 per cent.
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They therefore dissent from said majority report, and recommend that said bill do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, J. Y. WooD, B. F. CRITTENDEN,
SEABORN WRIGHT,
T. C. CRENSHAW, JR., T. F. BREWSTER, J AS. B. PARK, S. I. CRUMBLEY, JNo. J. McDoNOUGH, J. W. BARKSDALE,
c. M. JONES.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bill, towit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 37, nays 0.

Also, the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the abatement of letters testamentary or of administration granted to feme soles, and for other purposes, which was passt:ld by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

The following House bills have been passed, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4527 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 34, nays 0.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits within two miles of Round Oak Methodist Church, in the

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county of Jones, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.

Also, the following House bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilmer, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 33, nays 0.

Also, the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to fix the time and method of trial of causes of mandamus before the Superior and Supreme Courts, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 34, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act carrying into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 34, nays 0.

The following House bill was passed by substitute, in which they ask the concurrence of,the House, to-wit:

A bill amending an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, which was the further consideration of a resolution instructing the Governor to direct the Attorney-General to dismiss forthwith all proceedings in the the courts of this State to forfeit the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
For which the Committee on General Judiciary had proposed a substitute, providing for dismissal of said proceedings upon the lessees giving a bond in the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, and paying all court costs.

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As a substitute for the whole, Mr. Maddox had offered a resolution providing forsuch dismissal upon the lessees filing a disclaimer of all right to compensa tion for improvements or betterments made by said lessees.
Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put, which was the adoption of the substitute proposed by the General Judiciary, and that offered by Mr. Maddox. The first question was on the adoption of the substitute offered by Mr. Maddox. On which Mr. Redding demanded the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Eason, Ford, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Humber, Jordan, Johnston,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, :Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, :Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Pendleton, Redding, Reese, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Deca.tur, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Tate, Watson, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding,

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Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Glisson,

Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, Mason, McCants, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin,

Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher. Whatley, Wood, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Beck,! Bishop, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Crittenden,
Yeas 52. Nays 96. Not voting 27.

Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffith, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Lofton, Lott, Middlebrooks,

Owens, Short, Sin;,J. uefield, Waldroop, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wolfe, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Crittenden stated that he would vote nay, but was paired with Mr. Lofton, who, if present, would vote yea.

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So a majority of the votes cast being in the negative, the substitute offered by Mr. Maddox was not adopted.
The question then recurred on the adoption of the substitute proposed by the General Judiciary Committee, on which Mr. Redding demanded the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

'Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Eason, Ford, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawks, Humber, Jordan,

Johnston, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Osborn, Pendleton, Redding,

Reese, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Tate, Watson, Watts, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those voting in the negativA are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles,
Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard,

Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, "Dart, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Harris, Head,

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Little, Logue, 1\:[ason, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, 1\Iurray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Perkins,

Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Beck, Bishop, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Crittenden,

Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffith, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Lofton, Lott, Middlebrooks,

Owens, Short, Sinquefield, Waldroop, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wolfe, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 49. Nays 99. Not voting 27.

So a majority having voted in the negative, the sub-

stitute proposed by the General Judiciary Committee

was not adopted.

'

On motion of Mr. Hoge, the session of the House was

extended until the pending business was disposed of.

The question was next on the adoption of the origi-

nal resolution, which was read.

Mr. Rankin offered a substitute for the resolution.

Mr. Hawks offered a substitute for the whole matter.

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Mr. McBride called for the previous question on the substitute offered by Mr. Hawks.
The call was sustained. The substitute was lost. Mr. McBride offered an amendment to the substitute proposed by Mr. Rankin. Mr. Dart called for the previous question on the original resolution, the substitute offered by Mr. Rankin, and the amendment offered thereto by Mr. McBride. The call was sustained. The amendment to the substitute was adopted. The substitute, as amended, was adopted. 'rhe resolution, a.s amended by the substitute, was then agreed to. Mr. Rankin moved that the action of the Honse on the resolution be immediately transmitted to the Senate. Mr. Reese demanded the yeas and nays on the motion to immediately transmit. The demand was not sustained. The motion to immediately transmit to the Senata prevailed. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Hudson of Jackson, Watts, Carroll, Crumbley, Wilson of Bullock, Fite, Barksdale of Wilkes, Spence, Mitchell, Griffin, Ray of Crawford, Bonner, Brown, Everett and to B. H. Miller, Doorkeeper. The Speaker then declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Honse met pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
Pursuant to a resolution making it the special order

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for this afternoon, the roll of counties was called for the introduction of new matter.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit :

By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to require owners of stock to keep the same
from running at large on the lands of another in Bald-
win county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introdneed, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to fix the license for selling intoxicating li-
quors in the county of Baldwin.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 95 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr. JohnstonA bill to prevent obstructions of free passage of fish
in Baldwin county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 90, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. JohnstonA bill to authorize the issue of bonds by the county
of Baldwin for the erection of public buildings and a court-house for said county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the follow-

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ing bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. JohnstonA bill to authorize the issue of bonds of the county
of Baldwin to retire the old bonds thereof, and for other purposes.

. By a two-thirds vote- yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduc(~d, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com mittee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to authorize the Commissioners of Baldwin
county to use the labor of certain convicts in working the public roads in said county.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Commtttee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary ha.ve bad under consioeration the following bills, which tht>y return with a recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit any person or persons from seining, boating, netting or catching fish in any way except with hooks and lines, in any of the streams in Emanuel county.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous liquors in the county of Bullock.
Also, a bill to require butcherf-1 and persons buying cattle, to be slaughtered in Bibb county, to submit the books required by law to the grand juries of said county.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Hartwell, in Hart coup.ty.

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Also, a bill to amend section 4139 of the Code of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend the charter of the State University,
so as to authorize the Trustees to elect the Governor a member of the Board of TrustP-es.
Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. Harris-
A bill to pay the Telegraph and Messenger $80 for advertising the orders of the Railroad Commission.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. Falligant-
A bill to amend section 1577 of the Code, and to prescribe the standard of the illuminating power and purity of gas, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following _bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the Jirst time and referred to the Committee on General J ndiciary, to wit:

By Mr. PerkinsA bill to make Waynesboro a city, and for other
purposes.

The following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. FalligantA resolution to appoint a committee to procure a
portrait of the Hon. John Milledge, deceased.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to-wit:

By Mr. MaddoxA bill to amend the road laws of the State, so far as
relates to the county of Chattooga.
Mr. Russell, of Clarke, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
.A bill to make it unlawful for ownt>rs and keepers of turnpikes to demand or collect toll when such roads are not kept in repair in accordance with their charters.
Respectfully submitted. R. B. RusSELL, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :



The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

.A bill to encourage private elementary schools in this State, by making ampler provisions for public schools to be taught in connection therewith.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
The following resolution was introduced, read the

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first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, towit:

By Mr. MaddoxA resolution for the relief of John W. Cain, and to
secure a reward for the arrest of Augustus Johnson.

The following bill was introduced, read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Redistricting the State, to-wit:

By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to apportion the State into ten Congressional
Districts.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to authorize a levy of a tax on dogs in Clarke
county.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. ThompsonA bill to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines, in
Clay county, to define the limits of the same, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Reese,.a quorum of the General Judiciary Committee was granted leave of absence to attend a session of that committee.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

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By Mr. MorrowA bill to repeal the act creating a County Court of
Clayton county, after submitting the same to the qualified voters.

The following bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. IrwinA bill to require registry of voters in this State.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0 -read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. AveryA bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners in Co.
lumbia county.

The following bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA bill to provide for the husband.an estate for life
in one-third of the lands of which the wife was seized at the time of her death.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced~ and by a two-thirds vote-yeas88, nays 0--read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Russell, of DecaturA bill to amend an act to incorporate the Spring
Creek Canal and Improvement Company.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees as hereinafter named, to-wit :

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By Mr. JamesA bill to require engine-drivers or conductors to
cause trains to come to a stop at all milroad crossings. Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. McintoshA bill to pay Thos. M. CQok $84.26, excess paidinto
the treasury from sale of wild land for taxes. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. JamesA resolution recommending establishment of a tele-
graphic system under the control of the United States govt>rnment.
Referred to Committee on the State of the Republic. By Mr. Chancey-
A bill to authorize county authorities to contract for the building or repairing any public bridge that may be destroyed by fire or flood.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. ByMr. Foy-
A bill to amend an act approved February 21, 1873, increasing number of Trustees of the Lunatic Asylum.
Referred to Committee on Lunatic Asylum.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Uommittee on General Judi ciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Paulk, of BerrienA bill to change the time of holding the Superior
Courts in the counties of Berrien and Echols, in the Southern Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Rountree-
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code, as to running freight trains on Sunday By Mr. Perkins-
A bill to amend the 3647 section of the Code relative to public advertising.
Also, a bill to amend section 4386 of the Code in relation to burglary.

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By Mr. McDonoughA bill to amend section 344 of the Code as to duties
of clerks of Ordinaries. By Mr. Falligant-
A bill to authorize Ordinaries to allow and direct changing investments by executors, administrators, guardians and trustP.es. By Mr. Russell, of Clarke-
A bill to repeal section 4512 of the Code relative to penalty for receiving stolen goods. By Mr. Morrow~
A bill to amend section 4097 of the Code as to juries in cases of nuisances. By Mr. Jones, of DeKalb-
A bill to change the time of holding Superior Courts in Fulton and DeKalb counties.
Also, a bill to transfer the county of Clayton from the Atlanta to the Flint Circuit.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. DawsonA bill to amend an act to prohibit sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors within three miles of Masonic Academy, in the town of Swainsboro.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to- wit :

By Mr. Johnson, of EcholsA bill to prohibit the sale of malt, intoxicating and
spirituous liquors in Echols county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following

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bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds ~ote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-

.

A bill to incorporate the Rome Fire Insurance Com-

pany.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as severally stated, to-wit :

By Mr. Rice-

A bill to empower Justices of the Peace to change

their court grounds in certain cases.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hulsey-

A bill to repeal section 233 of the Code in reference

to Sheriff of the Supreme Court.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 4095 of the Code in re-

lation to abatement of nuisances.

.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following

bill was introdneed, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 88,

nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Commit-

tee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

ByMr. RiceA bill to amend an act to create a Board of Arbitra-
tors for the Augusta and the Atlanta Chambers of Commerce.

By a twothirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introdneed, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :

By Mr. HogeA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

By Mr. HogeA. b~ll to incorporate the Fulton Railroad Company.

The following bill was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:

By Mr. DartA. bill to compel connecting railroad companies to
receive from connecting roads all freights tendered on cars.

By a two-thirds yote--yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr.. RedwineA. bill to authorize J. D. vVelchel and J. S. Garner
to erect gates across Seven Island Road, on each side of Wahoo Creek, in Hall county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :

By Mr. RedwineA. bill to amend the charter of the town of Gaines-
ville so as to require a registration of voters therein.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
By Mr. RedwineA. bill to pay the funeral expenses of A.. H. Stephens. Also, a bill for the relief of John G. Trammell.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, naysO-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and ordered to be engrossed, to-wit:

By Mr. RedwineA bill to establish a thorough system of common
schools in this State, and for other purposes.

Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was not agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionThat the session of the House on to-morrow be de-
voted to reading House bills the third time.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time . and refel'l'ed to General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. Jordan-
A bill to provide for services on non-residents in certain cases.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Awbrey-
- A bill to amend an act to establish a n.aw charter for Franklin, in Heard county.

By a two- thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. AwbreyA bill to incorporate the town of Owensbyville, in
Heard county.

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By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
By Mr. AwbreyA bill to amend an act to incorporate the Chatta-
hoochee Navigation Company.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. SilmanA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor in
three miles of Bethany Church, Allan Fork Church and Mountain Oak Church, in Jackson county, and within two miles of Jug Tavern, in Jackson, Walton and Gwinnett counties.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as severally indicated, to-wit:

By Mr. KeyA bill to amend section 3568 of the Code, so as to
provide for appeals from verdicts of juries in Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Silman-
A resolution to procure portraits of deceased Governors.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. ByMr. Gray-
A bill to elect Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the several counties of this State by the qualified voters of the respective counties.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary. By Mr. Key-
A bill to levy a tax on persons engaged in distilling

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intoxicating liquors, in the sale of cards for purpose of play or games, and of cartridges for certain weapons, and keepers of shooting galleries, and to appropriate such tax to educational purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Brewster, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, August 10, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Hon. J. C. Key, of the county of Jasper. On motion of Mr. Shipp, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Burch, of the Committee on Journals, reported the Jonrnal of yesterday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. By unanimous consent of the House, Messrs. McGregor and Rountree were allowed to have their votes recorded in favor of the majority report in reference to the resolution to dismiss the suit against the lessees of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Mr. Rountree's vote was also ordered recorded in favor of Mr. Maddox's substitute. Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which thoyrecommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the county of Richmond.
Also, a bill to amend section 708 of the Code.

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.Also, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

.A bill to amend section 710 of the Code. .Also, a bill to amend section 4608 of the Code. Respectfully submitted.
M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Park, chairman Committee on the Lunatic Asylum. submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the Lunatic .Asylum have had under consideration the following bill, which they l'ecommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to amend section 1841 of the Code of 1882. Respectfully submitted.
PARK, Chairman.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

.A bill to amend section 2573 of the Code.

The following House bills were taken up and the Senate amendments to the same were concurred in, towit:
A bill to authorize the Governor to subscribe in behalf of the State for fourteen hundred copies of the Georgia Form Book, and to appropriate money to pay for the same.
Also, a bill to amend section 6 of an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in Gilmer county.

The House refused to agree to Senate amendments to the following Honse bill, to-wit :

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A bill to amend section 4184 of the Code.

Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill, which they have instructed me to report it back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to require all railroad companies doing business in this State to file with the Secretary of State, within twenty days after notification from the Governor, a full and complete copy of the charter and all amendments thereto under which they operate, and the names of the then President, VicePresident, Secretary and Treasurer, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, which I am instructed toreport back with recommendation that the introducer have leave to withdraw, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to provide for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs in this State.
Respectfully submitted. W. R. RANKIN, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Harris, Senate bill providing for redistricting the State was taken up and read the second time and, together with House bill on the same subject, was made the special order for Thursday next, the 16th inst., immediately after reading the Journal.
Under suspension of the rules, the following resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionThat members and certain officers of the General As-

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sembly are entitled to mileage for the present adjourned session.
On motion of Mr. Rountree, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was read the second time, to-wit:

B resolutionTo pay Daniel R. Proctor, of Camden county, per
diem and mileage while seated as a member from said county.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the town of Sumner, in the county of Worth.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
Mr. Rice moved to suspend the rules and take up House bill No. 12, to provide for the building of a new capitol for the State, and make the same the special order for Tuesday next, immediately after reading the Journal.
The motion prevailed. The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to discharge the regular order, and to proceed with the reading of House bills the third time. The motion prevailed. The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole House, Mr. Peek in the Chair, for the purpose

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of considering a resolution to procure a life size oil painting of Ron. Alexander H. Stephens.

Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the whole House submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following resolution which they direct me as chairman to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A resolution to procure a life size oil painting Of Ron. Alexander H. Stephens.

The resolution was read the third time.

On motion of Mr. Jordan, the substitute was amended by striking the word "Monument" in the resolution, and inserting in lieu thereof the word " testimonial."

The report of the Committee as amended was agreed

to.



On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Re:lwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson,

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Burch, Camp, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young. Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barbdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brown, Bush, Carroll,

Fuller, Gary, Griffin, Griffith, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Johnston, Lott, McBride,

Ray of Crawford, Robbins, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock,

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Carter, Cannon, Dart, Daniel, Fite,

McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Owens,

Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wolfe, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 131. Nays 1-Mr. Ford. Not voting 43.

So the requisite constitational majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passP.d by substitute.

The following bill was laid on the table:

A bill to provide for selection of special Jurors in certain civil cases.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

.A bill to be entitled an act to amend the Constitution of this State by striking therefrom and repealing Paragraphs XV and XVI of Section 7, Article 3, relative to the introduction, reading and giving notice of intention to apply for Local and special legislation.

The report of the Committee, which recommended that the bill do pass as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.

On calling the roll the vote was as fo1lows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster,

Hudson of Webster, Ir,vin, James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding,

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Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley,
Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton,
Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, J','t:orrow, Murray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan,
Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, "'Wisdom, Witcher. Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young. Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Alexander, .A.lsabrook, .Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck,1 Bishop, Bonner, Brown,

Fuller, Gary, Griffin, Griffith, Harris, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins,

Ray of Crawford, Rice, Russell of Decatur, Short, Sin:p1efield, Spence, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop,

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Bush, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, Fite,

Lott, McBride, 1\IcWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Osborn, Owens,

Watts, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wolfe, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 128. Nays 1-Mr. Wright of Washington. Not voting 46.

So the bill having received the requisite two thirds vote of the entire House was passed as amended.

The House resolved itself into the Committee of the whole House.

Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the whole House, submitted the following report~

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following resolution which they instruct me to report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A resolution to appropriate a certain sum of money to buy a life sized portrait of Hon. Herschel V. Jonston.

The resolution was read the third time.

The report of the Committee of the whole was agreed to.

On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brin8on, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton,
Dew~,
Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Head, Howell, Hulsey,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echol11, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, :Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElv3ney, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, 1\:lorrow, :Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Pringle Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Stoddard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher. Whatley, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson,

Gary, Griffin, Griffith,

Ray of Crawford, Rice, Russell of Decatur,

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Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, Fite, Ford, Fuller,

Hawks, Harris, Hoge, Humber, Hudeon of Jackson, Jenkins, Logue, Lott, Ma<ldox, McBride, 1\IcWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Rankin,

Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, "Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 119. Nays 0. Not voting 56.

So the resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed the proof or publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill was passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Cumming and Sewanee Railroad company.
The following bill was laid on the table :
A bill to make Rail Road Companies liable for overcharges.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

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rolled, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, the following resolution, to-wit :
A resolutionAuthorizing the special committee on the Marrietta and North Georgia Railroad to send for persons and papers, etc.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Govenor the following acts to-wit:

An act to amend section 4484 of the Code of 1882. Also, an act to repeal an act to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and County Treasurer of the county of Fannin. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dawsonville in the county of Dawson. Also, the following resolution to-wit:

A resolutionTo appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars to purchase certain books for McDuffee county.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

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rolled and signed by the Speaker or' the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts to-wit:
An act to punish the wilful trespass upon the lands of another.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Pickens.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the St~cretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Senate has passed the following Bill of the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend section 4587 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 25, nays 16.
The following House resolution has been concurred in, to-wit
A resolutionDirecting the Governor to have the suit now pending in Fulton Superior Court against the Western and Atlantic Railroad company to forfeit the lease discontinued.
Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speake'!':
The committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do pass to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Commissioners for the county of Elbert.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 94, nays 0- to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the Atlantic and Great Western Canal company, approved October, 27, 1870, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Flynt, the following bill was made the special order for Wednesday the 15, inst., immediately after reading the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to make more reliable contracts for service in this State.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays none, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend an act fix the fees of the Sheriff or Jailor of Stewart county dieting prisoners confined in the common Jail of said cnunty, approved February, 1, 1877, so as to increase the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutioal majority, yeas 94, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to confer additional power upon the Mayor and Council of said City in regard to the laying and collecting of licenses and taxes therein, also to confer upon the Mayor and Council full power to locate and establish a city Market, to pass all ordinances necessary to regulate and control the same, aud to punish for the violation thereof, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proof of publication of notices were exhibited and the bill was passf':ld by the requisite constitutional majoiity, yeas 90, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, by submitting to the voters of said city, the question of building a Market house and increasing the debt of said city, not to exceed $40,000 therefor, to provide for the issue of six per cent. bonds and for a commission to negotiate the same, and to provide for the . payment of said bonds.

Mr. Eason, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

Resolved that this House will devote the session of tomorrow exclusively to the call of counties for the introduction of new matter,

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0.

A bill to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb county, and to appoint Commissioners for the same, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill was pasf!ed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act, changing the road laws in this State, in so far as they relate to the roads of Irwin county.

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The following bill was read the third time, the re-port of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0.

A bill to limit the power of road Commissioners to -punish for contempt.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
Tha Governor bas approved and signed the following act, to wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Sumner in the county of Worth, and grant certain powers and privileges to said town and for other purposes.

The following bills were laid on the table :

A bill to provide for selection and payment of superintendents of elections.
Also, a bill to amend the stock law as far as relates to Morgan county.

Leaves of absence was granted Messrs. Walthall, Tate, Smith, of Bryan, Foster, Hayne, Watson, Moor, of Hancock, Wimberly, Long, Silman, Brinson, Teasley, Wright, of Washington, Wisdom, Fallegant, McBride, Mason, Bamber, Osborne, Flynt, Thompson, Daniel, Adkinson, Brewer, Long and Witchet.

The hour ofadjournment having arrived the Speaker decla1ed the House adjourned until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Saturday, August 11, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Ron. J. C. Key, of the county of Jasper. On motion of Mr. Simmons, the call of the roll was
dispensed with. Mr. Spingler, reported the Journal 0 f yesterday,
examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. On motion of Mr- Jordan, and by unanimous con-
sent of the House, the special order for to-day which was the call of the roll of counties for introduction of new matter, was displaced, and the session of the day was devoted to reading billsJavorably reported the second time, and such other business as the Speaker may direct.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: .
The Committee on Finance have bad under con.sideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill for the purchase of certain 8upreme Court Reports for the use of the county of Appling.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionFor the relief of J obn W. Cain to secure reward, etc.

The committee have bad also before them the following bill, which they recommend that the introducer be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the collection of specimens of

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the minerals and forestry, of manufactured goods, and of agricultural and horticultural products of this State, to be displayed at an Exposition to be held at Boston.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to encourage the manufacture of cotton and woolen fabrics in the State of Georgia, approved August 27, 1882.
Also, a bill to encourage the propogation of fish in the waters of the State of Georgia, and for the protectection of the same.

Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE~ Chairman.
Mr. Geer, chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do not pass, . to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code in relation to who shall practice medicine.

Respectfully submitted.

GEER, Chairman.

The following House bill was withdrawn by consent of the House :

By Mr. MorrowA bill to repeal an act creating a county court for
Clayton county, after submitting the same to the voters thereof.
By request of the Committee on Finance, Mr. Pendleton was added to that committee.

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Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit: A resolution-
That after Monday next no motion to suspend the roll call of membere shall be entertained.

Mr. Rankin, Chairman pro tern Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :

M1. Speaker:
The Committee on Rules have considered the following resolution and recommend that the same do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionThat after Monday next no motion to suspend the
roll call of members shall be entertained. Respectfully submitted, W. R. RANKIN, Chairman pro tern.

On motion of Mr. Jordan the report of the Committee on Rules was taken up aud the resolution was read and agreed to.
By direction of the Speaker, Senate bills for a first reading were taken up.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1788 of the Code as to the mode of adopting children.
Also, a bill to provide for abatement of letters testamentary or of administration heretofore or hereafter granted to females upon their marriage.
Also, a bill to amend section 1936 of the Code as to limited partnerships.
Also, a bill to prevent foreign insurance companies from removing suits to Federal courts.

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Also, a bill to empower the trustees of the University of Georgia to lease certain lands and make improvements thereon.
Also, a bill to prescribe the oath to be taken by Jury Commissioners in this State.
Also, a bill to authorize creditors to redeem the property of their debtor from tax sales and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to regulate the practice in the Superior Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to amend the law in regard to the recep tion of interrogatories.
Also, a bill to regulate the publication of Supreme Court reports and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend sub-section 4157 (c) of the Code, prescribing the manne(of making up juries in Justice Courts.
Also, a bill to make the second term after suit is brought in Justices' Courts the trial term in certain cases.
Also, a bill to prescribe when the statute of limitations shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.
Also, a bill to amend section 4527 of the Code. Also, a bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on t-he docket of the Supreme Court. Also, a bill to fix the time and method of trial in cases of mandamus before the Judges of the Superior Courts and in the Supreme Court.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred as severally stated, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1424 of the Code, which defines who is a retailer.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance. Also, a bill to amend section 4587 of the Code, with reference to persons fraudulently obtaining credit. Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

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Also, a bill to amend section 4578 of the Code, pro-

hibiting running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.

Referred to the Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill to require the Commissioner of Agricul-

ture to have analyses made of soils furnished by

farmers and planters.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Supe-

l'ior Court of Laurens county.



Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend an act to carry into effect the

last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the

Constitution of 1877.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend section 529 of the Code, which

prescribes county charges for granting license in cer-

tain cases.

Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

House bills for second reading, favorably reported, were then taken up, and the following were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to amend sections 2050 and 2057 (a) of the Code so as to increase the rate of interest.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporating the National Mercantile Debt Assurance Company.
Also, a resolution to pay per diem and expenses to committee visiting the Lunatic Asylum.
Also, a resolution to appropriate $175to buy certain books for Douglass county.
Also, a resolution to procure a life size portrait of ex-Governor Charles J. Jenkins.
Also, a resolution to authorize State Librarian to furnish Milton county with Supreme Court reports.
Also, a resolution to pay the Chaplains of Senate and Rouse for the adjourned session.
Also, a resolution to defray the expenses of the Committee on Technology.

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Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, sub mitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills which they recommend do pass, to- wit :

A bill to prevent obstructions to the free passage of fish in the waters of Baldwin county.
Also, a bill to authorize J. D. 'Vilchel and J. S. Garner to erect gates across Seven Island Road, in Hall county.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend, do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the running at large of hogs on the island of St. James.
Also, the fQllowing bill which they re-port back to the House without recommendation, to-wit :

A bill to require the owners of all cattle to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Baldwin county.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PF."EK, Chairman.

Reading House bills second time was resumed and the following were read :
A bill to require State Librarian to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Courts, and to fix his salary therefor.
Also, a bill to amend an act to regulate the manner of letting out contracts to build or repair public bridges .
.Also, a resolution for the relief of John W. Cain. .Also, a resolution to furnish Paulding county with Supreme Court reports.

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Also, a resolution to pay James A. Green $1,500 on account for services in collection of Trezevant claim.
Also, a resolution to pay the committee visiting the institution of the Deaf and Dumb.
Also, a resolution to compensate certain attorneys for services in representing the State in the trial of the Eastman rioters.
Also, a resolution for the relief of ,V. H. Horne, tax
collector of Spalding county. Also, a bill to encourage private Elementary Schools
in this State. Also, a bill to impose a tax on dogs. Also, a consolidated bill to require owners of all
horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and all other stock, to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in the counties of Cobb, Greene, Jasper and Hancock.
Also, a consolidated bill to prohibit the sale of in toxicating liquors in the counties of Pike and Mitchell, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said counties.
Also, a bill to amend section 508 of the Code. Also, a consolidated bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding. Also, a bill to authorize the issue of a.lias tax fi. fas.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the county of Richmond, so as to provide for payment of insolvent costs of the clerk and sheriff thereof.
Also, a bill to amend section 708 of the Code as to trains passing across public roads.
Also, a bill to amend. section 710 of the Code. Also, a bill to incorporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Tallapoosa, in the county of Haralson. Also, a bill to consolidate, amend and codify the

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various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in Henry county.
Also, a bill to amend section 3974 of the Code as to sale of property under mortgage executions issued by Justices of the Peace.
.Also, a bill to amend section 3846 of the Code in reference to subprenas issued by Courts of Inquiry.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville, in Schley county.
Also, a bill to provide compensation for managers of all elections in Oconee county.

The following message was receivedJ.from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to-wit:

An act to punish the willful trespass upon the lands of another.
Also, an act to repeal an act entitlAd an act to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and County Treasurer of the county of Fannin, in this State, approved February.17tb, 1876.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Pickens.
Also, an act to amend section 4484 of the Code of 1882, which prescribes the punishment for escapes from penitentiary in felony cases.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Corporations have had under

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consideration the following bills, which they return and recommend that the same do pass, towit:
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville.
Also, a bill to alter and amend an act incorporating the town of Hogansville, in Troup county.
Also, the following bills, which they return and recommend that the same do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville, in Schley county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the city of Atlanta.
Also, a bill to authorize the extension of the corporate limits of the city of Columbus.
Respectfully submitted. "\V. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Paulk, of Berrien, DeLacy, Perkins, Camp, Bartlett, Crittenden, Rich, of Paulding, Ray, of Coweta.
The second reading of bills was resumed, and the following bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to provide for compensation of managers of elections in Hancock county.
Also, a bill to authorize the issue of bonds of the city of Augusta to the amount of $200,000, to pay the floating debt of said city.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Augusta to regulate the salary of Mayor.
Also, a bill to provide a special lien on crops in favor of transferees of debt for rent.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of Rockmart, in .Polk county.
On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the House thn adjourned untillO o'clock on Monday morning.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

.ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, .August 13, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. J. F. McClellan, the chaplain.
On motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Geer, of the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and approved.
The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Hulsey offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

.A resolutionThat this House will hold an e'\- ening session, be-
ginning at 3 o'clock and ending at 6 o'clock p.m. each day, until otherwise ordered, commencing with to-day, for the purpose or reading Local and Special Bills favorably reported the third time and putting them upon their passage.

Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:
.A resolutionThat the final roll call for the introduction of new
matter be bad on Friday, the 17th day of .August, and that after said final roll call, no new matter be introduced into this House, unless by unanimous consent.
The regular order for to-day being the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of' new matter, the roll was called and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

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By Mr. SinquefieldA bill to amend the charter of the town of Louis-
ville. By a two-thirds vote-yeas, 90 nays 0-the following
bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. MasonA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
Wrightsville, in the county of Johnson.

By consent of the Honse the following bill was withdrawn:

By Mr. HeadA bill to protect the farming interests of Monroe
county.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated:
By Mr. KeyA bill to submit the question of abolishing the
County Court to the several counties of this State. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Johnson, of LeeA resolution instructing the Committee on Educa-
tion to inquire into the management of the Atlanta University.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. RedwineA bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the 837th district, G. M., which includes the town of Dahlonega.

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By a two-thirds vote--yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit :

By Mr. HeadA. bill to amend an act to protect the farming inter-
ests of Monroe county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :

By Mr. McRaeA. bill to fix the license for retailing intoxicating
liquors in the town of McVille, in Montgomery county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds voteyeas 92 nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banks, to-wit:
By Mr. LittleA. bill to incorporate the Planters Loan and Trust
Company.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0--read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:

By Mr. Sweat, of PierceA. bill to amend the public school laws, so far as re-
lates to Pierce county.

The Speaker announced the following committee on the part of the House under the resolution to procure a portrait of the Ron. Alexander H. Stephens, Messrs. Irwin and Moore, of Taliaferro.
The following bills were introduced, read the first

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time and referred to the Uommittee on General Judi ciary, to-wit:

By Mr. DuPreeA bill to amend section 2611 of the Code as to remov-
ing of administrations of estates. By Mr. Little-
A bill to make Sterns' United States Calendar legal evidence.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Cuthbert, of the county of Randolph.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionThat no new matter be allowed to be introduced after
Wednesday, the 15th instant, without unanimous consent.

The Senate also refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill allowing the plea of a failure of consideration
on promissory notes given for commercial fertilizers in
this State, and for other purposes. 31

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The following resolution has been agreed to, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the committee to investigate the North
Georgia and Marietta Railroad Company to employ a stenographer and Seargeant-at-arms.

Mr. Reese moved to su-spend the rules for the purpose of taking up Senate resolution-

That no new matter be allowed to be introduced after Wednesday, the 15th inst., without unanimous consent.

On the motion to suspend the rules, several votes being taken by count and no quorum voting, the Speaker ordered the vote taken by yeas and nays.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewster, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Crenshaw, Cox, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Irwin, James,

Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Maddox, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McEivaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Rankin,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robins, Robertson, Rountree,
Sin-:~.uefield,
Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter,: Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young.

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Broyles, Brooks, Chancey, Dart, Dawson, DuPree, Eason, Geer, Glisson,

Hawkes, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Lott, 1\icRae, McGregor,

Middlebrooks, Osborn, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Russell of Clarke, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, DeLacy, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Fuller,

Gary, Griffin, Gordon, Harris, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Mason, McKinney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins, Pringle, Rich of Paulding,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Spence, Smith of Bryan, sutton,
Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, "Wisdom, Withrow, Wit-eher, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 76. Nays 26. Not voting 73.

So three-fourths not having voted in the affirmative, the rules were not suspended.

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Mr. Dart moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up Senate resolution authorizing thA committee to investigate the management of convicts by the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, to employ a stenographer and seargant-at-arms.
The motion prevailed, and the resolution was read and agreed to.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. KeyA bill to authorize Grand Juries to allow Sheriffs
additional compensation.
By Mr. ReddingA bill to pay Samuel D. Irvin for services rendered
the State.
By Mr. LittleA bill to appropriate money to pay contingent ex-
penses of the House and. Senate. Also, a resolution authorizing the Governor to pur-
chase 500 copies of Acts of adjourned session, to be published by Messrs. Harrison and Cabaniss.
Also, a bill to provide for filling vacancies and renewal of appointment of State Depositories, and for other purposes.

By Mr. ReddingA resolution that the Committee on Finance inquire
at what price the portrait of the late Chief Justice Warner, painted by Mrs. M. H. Sandwich, can be bought, and report whether the purchase should be made by the State.
By Mr. RobbeA bill to pay W. A. Kelly the reward offered for
the arrest of Henry Williams.

The following bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

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485

By Mr. RobbeA bill to regulate the law of liens on personal prop-
erty.
By Mr. CrittendenA bill to equalize fees of Solicitor Generals in this
State.

By Mr. RobbeA bill to amend the Public School laws of this State
so far as relates to the special tax on sale of intoxicating liquors. Also, a bill to enable owners of real estate to pledge lands as security for debts and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the morning session today was extended untill o'clock p.m.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to-wit:

By Mr. RobbeA bill to enable cities and towns containing ten
thousand inhabitants to establish Municipal Insurance. Referred to the Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to supply a deficiency in the Printing Fund
for the Railroad Commission. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Wilson, of SumterA bill to amend an act to establish a Board of Phar-
maceutical Examiners, etc., so as to require said Board to license physicians who were practicing medicine prior to January 1, 1847.
Referred to Committee on Hygi'ene and Sanitation.
By Mr. EasonA bill to authorize appointment of guardians ad
libitum in certain divorce cases. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

486

JOURNA.L OF THE HOUSE.

By Mr. BurchA bill to prohibit driving cattle through adjoining
States into this State. Referred to Committee on Agriculture. By a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following
bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Commitee on Special Judiciary, to- wit :

By Mr. EasonA bill to provide for the registration of electors in
Appling county.

The following bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. EasonA bill to authorize and require the Trustees of the
State University to accept aceollege, to be established at McVille, as a branch of said University.

By Mr. CrenshawA bill to repeal section 1465 (f) of the Code as to
appropriations for the Department of Agriculture. Also, a bill to pay 0. H. Roberts, of 'froup county,
for an artificial arm.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Jones, of Twiggs--

.

A bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County

Treasurer, so far as relates to the county of Twiggs.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following

bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91,

nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Commit-

tee on Agriculture, towit:

By Mr. Flynt (by request)A bill to protect the farming interest of Upson
county, and for other purposes.

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By a two,thirds vote_:_yeas 90, nays 0- the following bill was introO.uced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Lott-
A bill to empower the Mayor and Council of Waycross to levy a tax to provide for the boring of an artesian well.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Lott-

A bill to amend an act to consolidate, amend and

supersede the several acts incorporating the town of

Waycross.



By a two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:
By Mr. PringleA bill to amend the charters of Sandersville, Ten~
nille and Oconee, in Washington county, so as to exclude the sale of intoxicating liquors within their limits.

By a two- thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and without being read, was referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of Washington-
A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in the 155th District G. M., of Warren county.

JoURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the followbig bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 92, nays 0, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit :
By Mr. BroylesA bill to submit to the voters of 'Vhitfield county,
or of any Militia Districts, whether liquor shall be sold therein.
The following bills were introduced, read the first t1me, and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. KimseyA bill to require partnerships to give names and
residences of partners.
By Mr. PringleA bill to prevent illegal voting in this State, by
providing a registry of voters.
. The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the committee as hereinafter stated, to-wit :
By Mr. CrenshawA bill to amend section 3533 of the Code, as to man-
ner of obtaining Garnishment. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
ByMr. WoodA resolution in reference to the preservation of the
sword of the late Col. Daniel Appling. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. PringleA bill to provide compensation for superintendents
of elections. Referred to Committee on Finance.

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489

By Mr. BroylesA bill to provide means for putting to death live
stock that become valueless from injuries received. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Barksdale of Wilkes, Patten and Tate.
The hour of 1 o'clock having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P. M; The House met pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. Mr. Peek offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to-wit:
A resolution'rhat the use of this Hall be tendered to the State
Agricultural Society to hold its night sessions during the sitting of the Convention.
The House then proceeded with the consideration of Local and Special Bills for a third reading, pursuant to a resolution to that effect agreed to this morning.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Temple, in the county of Carroll, and to provide for a Mayor and Council for the same, and to confer certain powers and privileges on the said Mayor and Council thereof, and for other purposes.

490

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the manner of letting out contracts to build or repair public bridgea, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the first time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas !12, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the National Mercantile Debt Assurance Company, approved October 17, 1879, amended September 8, 1881, and name changed to the National Mercantile Company, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Sweetwater Manufacturing Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privil:>ges, and to authorize said Railroad Company to consolidate its road incorporated under the laws of this State, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the ;report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating, vinous or malt liquors within the town of Grantville, and within

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three miles of the corporate limits of the same, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of -publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to make applicable to the county of Upson an act approved March 17, 1869, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Harris, and for other purposes, approved February 1, 1877.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to submit to the qualified voters of Morgan county the question of prohibition of the sale ofliquor.

Also, the following bills which they return, with a recommendation that they be referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to- wit :

A bill to amend the Road Law of this State, so far as it applies to the county of Lumpkin.
Also, a bill to amend section 828 of the Revised Code
of 1882, which they recommend to the General Judi-
cia.ry committee. Respectfully submitted. W11r. H. HuLsEY, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, to. wit:

J OURN.AL OF THE HOUSE.
A bill for the relief of Enoch B. Ketcherside, of the county of Dade, and for other purJ?oses.
On the passage of the bill the yeas were 63 and the nays 31, so the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed. to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Ty-Ty, in the county of Worth, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional
majority, yeas 89, nays o, to-wit : .
A bill to abolish the County Court of Monroe county, to provide for the disposition of causes pending therein, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third timE'~ the report of the committee was agreed to, the proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Raccoon Mills, in the county ofChattooga, to confer municipal powers on
said town, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act to establish and define the incorporate limits of the city of Griffin, Spalding county, Ga., to limit the number of officers of said city, to limit the amount expenses of said city, to define the powers and duties of the Mayor and Council, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and th(> bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the city of Griffin, approved August 8, 1881, authorizing the Mayor and Council to establish public schools, and and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report

of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication

of notices required by law were exhibited, 1md the bill

was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional

majority, yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:



A bill to amend the charter of the city of Cuthbert, in Randolph county, Georgia, in relation to the receiving of taxes.
The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Real and Personal Estate Company.
On motion of Mr. Redwine, the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Tuesday, .August 14, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

The roll of members was called~ and the following members answered to their names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dart,
Dav~s,
Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, J olinson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, l\Ii tchell, Mobley,

Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldrool_), Walthall, 'Vatson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

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495

Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Head,

Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton,

Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Camp, Carter, Crumbley,

Falligant, Fuller, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Russell of Decatur,

Silman, Short, Thompson, watts, Wimberley, Withrow, Wolfe.

Mr. vValdroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap proved.
Mr. Jacoway gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. . Mr. J acoway moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House bill for the relief of Enoch B. Ketcherside, of the county of Dade. Mr. Osborn moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The motion to table did not prevail. The motion to reconsider was then agreed to. The following bills were recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
.A bill to amend the road laws of the State, so far as relates to Lumpkin c~mnty.
.Also, a bill to amend section 828 of the Code.
.A memorial submitted by the Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners, was referred to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

496

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

On motion of Mr. Harris, the rules were suspended for the purpose of allowing him to introduce the following bills, which were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit :
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in towns and cities, which embrace more than one district.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 105,nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 104, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Com mittee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the running at large of stock and cattle in Howard and Vineville Districts, in Bibb county.

Mr. Dart offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolution authorizing the Joint Committee on Penitentiary to employ a stenographer, and to provide for payment of the expenses of said committee.

Under suspension of the rules and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 99, nays 0, the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 96, nays 0, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to- wit :

By Mr. Wilson, of Greene-A bill to amend an act prescribing the manner of
granting license to sell liquor in Schley, Talbot and Greene counties.

Also, the following bill which was introduced by a two-thirds vote, yeas 98, nays 0, and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 96, nays 0, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

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.A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Baird's Baptist Church, in Greene county.
On motion of Mr. Reese the following Senate resolution was taken up and read, to-wit:
.A resolutionProviding that no new matter may be introduced
after Wednesday, the loth inst., without unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Middlebrook the resolution was amended by striking "Wednesday, the 15th," and inserting in lien thereof "Monday. the 20th."
The resolution as amended was agreed to, and on motion of Mr. Reese the action of the House on the resolution was ordered immediately transmitted to the
Sen~te.

Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on .Agriculture have had under cunsideration the following Senate bill, which they report back with the recmumendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to alter and amend section 4587 of the Code, with reference to persons fraudulently obtaining credit.
The committee also recommend that 300 COP.ies of the bill be printed for the use of the House.
Respectfully submitted. . WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Peek 300 copies of the bill were ordered printed for the use of the House.
Mr. Humber, of Putnam, from the Committee on Finance, on behalf of the minority, submitted the fol-
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lowing report on the bill to provide for the building of a State Capitol, to- wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The undersigned members of the Finance Committee dissent from the action of the majority of said committee in recommending favorably House bill No. 5, providing for the erection of a State Capitol. The grounds of such dissent are as follows :

1st. There is no provision in said bill requiring the

payment by the city of Atlanta of the Rum of $55,000,

due to the State on account of the location of the Capitol in said city. Said sum ltas been agreed on by the State and the city, and ought to be paid in and -used on the first installment, so as to lessen by so

much the taxation rendered necessary, if said bill

should pass.



2d. There is no provision in said bill for the sale or

disposition of the building now used as a Capitol for

the cancellation of the lien, alleged to exist "!1pon said

building in favor of the city of Atlanta, and which

that city has expressed a readiness to cancel on cer-

tain terms.

3d. There are not sufficient safeguards thrown about

the expenditures provided for in said bill. ThA five

Commissioners are not required to give bond, and the

payments to contractors reserve no sufficient margin for insuring safety in such matters.

4th. The yearly appropriations should be left to

subsequent legislation, after the first year, so that the

interest of the people may be consulted.

5th. The first year's appropriation should not be

greater than $10,000, including the $55,000 to be paid by Atlanta. This would obviate the necessity for increasing the taxes, and would afford ample means

for procuring plans and specifications, arranging pre-

liminary matters, letting out contracts, taking bonds

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and hiring workmen, and generally getting the building under way.
6th. The short crop, the embarrassment of the people of the State, the depression in business, and the general disheartening outlook justify the undersigned in the belief that great caution is necessary in this matter, and that nothing should be done which can be avoided at the present junction to augment the already heavy burdens of the people of the State. Unless the amendment suggested can be made to said bill, the undersigned will be constrained by a sense of duty to the State to oppose the passage of the same.
Respectfully submitted, W. J. FoRD, J. W. BARKSDALE, LEwis W. MoBLEY, ToM EAsoN, W M. A. LITTLE, J.D. SuTTEN, WM. A. WILSON, R. F. CRITTENDEN, R. C. HUMBER, N. E. HARRIS, J. Y. WooD, W. M. GoRDON, C. T. ZACHERY, T. F. BREWSTER, H. G. WRIGHT, JoHN McRAE.
The House then took up for consideration the special order for to-day, which was a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the erection of a State Capitol Building and to appropriate money for the ~arne, and for other purposes.
Mr. Jordan moved to discharge the special order and to reset the same for Tuesday next.
The motion did not prevail.

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The House then resolvPd itself into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the bill, Mr. Rankin in the Chair.
Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the erection of a State Capitol Building and to appropriate money for the same, and for other purposes.
The committee direct me, as chairman, to report progress, and ask leave to sit again.

Mr. Jordan moved that when this House adjourns, it adjourn to meet again to-morrow at 9 o'clock.
The motion prevailed. Mr. Rice moved that the morning session be extended until the bill to provide for erecting a Capitol Building is disposed of. The motion was lost.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Patten, Fite and McDonough.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opPned with prayer by the Rev. J. F. McClellan, the chaplain.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1883.

Those present as Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Awbry, Awbry, Barksdale of 'Vilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, nawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin," James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, :Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray,

Pringle Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Stoddard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher.

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Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Harris,

Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Camp, Carter, Fite,

Fuller, McDonough, Moore of Hancock, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Russell of Decatur,

Silman, Watts, Wimberly, Withrow, Wolfe.

Mr. Geer, of the Com mittee on J onrnals, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. The following House bills were recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

A bill to authorize County Judges to hold monthly terms of courts in towns other than county sites.
Also, a bill to require owners of stock in Baldwin county to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another.

Under a suspension of the rules, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as stated, to-wit :

By Mr. ShippA bill to fix the fees of Clerks of Superior Courts in
reference to filing and docketing cases. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. .Also, a bill to apportion and dh ide the State into ten
Congressional Districts. Laid on the table.
By Mr. MitchellA bill to require counties having stock law to have

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fences built between said counties, and other counties that have not adopted the stock law.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. Zachry-
A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code, to regulate the practice of medicine.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 99, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of FloydA bill to provide for submitting to the voters of the
829th district, G. M., in Floyd county, the question of prohibition of sale of intoxicating liquors

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the C0mmittee on Special Judiciary, t<>wit :

By Mr. MitchellA bill to provide compensation for tales jurors in
Gwinnett county.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the follow-
ing bill was introduced, and, by a two-thirds vote-
yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the
Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

By Mr. DeLacyA bill to prohibit fishing and hunting on certain
lands in .Dodge county.

Under suspension of rules the following resolution, by ::\Ir. Beauchamp, was taken up, read and agreed to:
A resolutionFor appointment of a joint committee to collect and

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deposit in the archives of the State the Records of the State Medical Board.
Mr. Bishop offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:
Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concuhing, Tha.t his Excellency, the Governor, he requested to return to the House House bill No. 629, in order that a clerical error in the original bill may be corrected and the bill perfected.
The following bills were withdrawn by consent of the House:
By Mr. ChanceyA bill in reference to public works in Early connty.
By Mr. BrinsonA bill repealing an an act extending to certain dis-
tricts in Screven county provisions of the general stock law.
On motion of Mr. Hulsey, the specia1 order for today, which was the memorial resolution in honor of ex-Governor H. V. Johnston, was displaced and reset for to-morrow at at 11 o'clock a. m.
Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills, which they have instructed me to report it back to the House with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to compel connecting railroad companies in this State to receive from connecting roads all freight when tendered in cars, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to be entitled an act to compel all engine

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drivers or conductors who may be in charge of trains to cause such trains to come to a full stop at all railroad crossings, and to prescribe a punishment for a violation of the same.

Also, the following Senate bill, which the committee recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1882, prohibiting the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in Gilmer county.
Also, an act to amend section 4184 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within two miles of Round Oak Methodist Church, in Jones county.
Also, an act to amend section 4527 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to amend the act to enlarge the City Court of Savannah, in Chatham county.
Ahw, an act to authorize the Governor to subscribe in behalf of the State for twenty-five hundred copies of the Georgia Form Book.
Also, the following resolution, to-wit :

A resolution-
Directing the Governor to have the suit now pending in Fulton Superi<;>r Court against the Western and

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Atlantic Railway Company to forfeit the lease of said road discontinned.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. RI<~DWINE, Chairman.

The following bill was recommitted to the Commit-

tee on Finance, to-wit:



A bill to provide for payment of bond No. 349, for $500 of the issue of July 1, 1852.

The House then resumed the unfinisned business of yesterday, which was the consideration of a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the erection of a State Capitol Building and to appropriate money for the same, an<i for other purposes.
And the Honse resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Rankin in the Chair, for the further consideration of said bill.
Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the erection of a State Capitol Building, to appropriate money for the same, and for other purposes.
The committee direct me to report the bill back, with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.
Mr. McGregor moved that 300 copies of the bill, as amended, be printed for the use of the House.
The motion was lost. The bill was then read the third time. Mr. Reese moved that the bill be considered by sections. The motion did not prevail. The amendments proposed to the first section were adopted.

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Mr. McGregor offered a substitute for the second section of the bill so as to increase the number of Commissioners to be elected to ten instead of five.
The substitute was lost. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, moved to amend the second section so as to authorize the General Assembly to remove Co~missioners. The amendment was not adopted. Mr. Rankin movod to amend the second section by striking out the words " General Assembly" and insert in lieu thPreof "Governor," and to strike out the word "select" and insert ''appoint" in lien thereof. The amendment was disagreed to. The amendments proposed to the second section by the Committee of the whole House were agreed to. Amendments proposed by the Committee of the whole House to the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh sections were agreed to. On motion of Mr. Calvin, the 7th section was further amended by adding after the word "agriculture," in the 12th line of the printed bill, the words " and for a Department of Agriculture." Amendments proposed by the committee to sections 8, 9, 10 and 11 were agreed to. On motion of Mr. "Watson, the hour of the morning session was extended untill o'clock p.m., or until the pending business is disposed of. Mr. Jordan moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 9 o'clock to morrow morning. The motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Gary, the 11th section was further amended by adding thPreto the words : " The Commissioners shall keep a record of their official acts and of the proceedings at all meetings." Amendments proposed by the committee to section 12 were adopted. Mr. Humber offered as an amendment to the bill an additional section, to be known as section 13, providing

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for the purchase by the State of additional land adjoining tbat dedicated by the city of Atlanta.
The amendment was agreed to. An additional section proposed by the committee, to be known as section 15, was adopted. Mr. Park moved to amend the 2d section by providing for appointment of tbe Commissioners by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Mr. Jordan called for the previous question on the proposed amendment. The call was sustained and the main question was put. The amendment was lost. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the title of the bill was so a-::nended as to read :

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the erection of a State capitol building, and to appropriate money for the same, to negotiate for the sale of tbe present capital building, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Jordan called for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question was put.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Cannon, Calvin,

Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber,

Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice,

Carithers, Chancey Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Gary, Griffin, Graham,

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Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lott, Mason, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Watson, Winningham, 'Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Wilson of Camden, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Daniel, Eason, Ford, Foy, Glisson, Gray, Head, Hudson of Jackson, Johnson of Echols,

Jones of Elbert, Jone,; of Twiggs, Julian, Lewis, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, Mobley, Murray, Osborn, Rankin, Robin8,

Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, 'Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Camp, Carter. Fuller, Geer,

Jones of DeKalb, McDonough, McWhorter, :Moore of Hancock,
Owen~,
Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

Yeas 93. Nays 58. Not voting 24.

Perkins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Watts, Wimberly, Withrow, Wolfe, }fr. Speaker.

So the bill, as amended, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Mr. Wilson, of Camden, was appointed by the Speaker on the Committee on the Penitentiary.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. "\Vilson of Sumter, Stapleton, Geer, Awbry, Dews and Whatley.
'rhehourofadjournment haviug arrived, the Speaker dP.clared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
. Thursday, August 16, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain. The roll of members was called, and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice,

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Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, l\iason, McRae, l\IcKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, ~anlk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Teasley, Tucker, WaldrooJ?, Walthall, Watson, watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington. Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

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Those absent are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beck, Camp, Carter, Foster,

McDonough, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

Russell of Decatur, Silman, Wimberley, Withrow.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, re-

ported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap

proved.

'The Journal was then read and confirmed.

On motion of Mr. Harris, Senate bill to redistrict

the State, was referred to the Committee on Redis-

tricting the State.

For reasons stated, Mr. Hoge requested to be re-

lieved from further service on the committee to inves-

tigate the management of convicts by the Marietta

and North Georgia Railroad Company.

The request was granted by the House.

Mr. Rankin, chairman Committee on Railroads,

submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have considered the following bill and instructed me to report same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute. to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act, to provide a general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same.
Also, the following bill which th~ committee recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 719 of the revised Code of 1882, so as to strike from said section all between the word 11 which" in the twentieth line thereof and the word "and" in the the twentyfirst line, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:' "passes through this State," etc.
Resp~ctfully submitted, '\V. R. RANJ.U.N, Ohairman.;

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Mr. James, chairman pro tem. of the Commtttee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following repo1t, towit:

M1. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they return and recommend that the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

.A. bill to define trespass upon land in the county. of Washington, to punish the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. S. JA}Es, Chairmanpro tem.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Board of Education of Webster county to pay Katie Pickett the amount due her for teaching in the public school for the year 1875 and 1876.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the GenB;al Judiciary have had under consideration the fellowing bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
.A bill to amend section 4500 of the Code of 1882. 33

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Also, a bill to constitnte the Judge of the City Court of Richmond county ex-officio Commissioner of Roads and Revenue.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the duties of the Deputy Clerks of the County Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to levy a tax upon pistQls. Also, a bill to provide for the care of the neglected Confederate graves in this State.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be refeued to the Special Jndiciary, to-wit:

A bill to tax dogs in Floyd county.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, to wit:

A bill to make it illegal for any person to furnish patent medicines without giving formula.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to protect sheep husbandry in the State by levying a tax upon dogs.

Also, the following bills, which the recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to entitle the Clerks and ShPri:ffs in this State to certain costs in certain criminal cases.

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Also, a bill to make oral slander and defamation a misdemeanor.
Also, a bill to regulate the fees of Constables in this State.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Committee on Banks have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, proofs correct, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Central City Loan and Trust Association, to grant Banking privileges for the same, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, proofs correct, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust Company.

Respectfully submitted. R. C. HuMBER, Chairman.

The following messag~ was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and ~igned the follow. ing resolution, to-wit:

A resolution-
To appropriate one hundred and seventy-five dollars to purchase certain books for McDuffie county.

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Mr. Park, chairman Committee on the Lunatic Asylum, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the Lunatic Asylum have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1353 of the Code of 1882, in reference to who may be inmates of the State Lunatic Asylum.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act, approved February 21, 1873, by increasing the number of Trustees of the Lunatic Asylum.
Respectfully submitted. PARK, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:

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The Committee on Education have had under con- ) . ;

sideration the following resolution, which they recom-

mend do pass, to-wit:

A resolution-

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That the Committee on Education be instructed to in-

quire into the manner in which the appropriation of

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$8,000 to the Atlanta University is expended.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Calvin, the rules were suspended
rj and the resolution just reported was taken up, read i
and agreed to:

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Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund tripple taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Queen Insurance Company of England.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxesillegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Manhattan Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund to the London Assurance Corporation double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund tripple taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Alabama Gold Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Continental Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Massachusetts.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double

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taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Hoffman Fire Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Citizens Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Minnesota.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Washington Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A. bill to appropriate muney to refund tlipple taxes illegally colleeted by the State of Georgia from the Penn Fire Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the Howard Insuranca Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from the North America Life Insurance Company of New York.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double taxes illegally collected by the State of Georgia from theNew England Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to refund double

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taxes illPgally collecteil from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York hy the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to supply a deficiency in the contingent fuad for the year 1883.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:

A resolution-
To authorize the Governor to have the Sword of Honor voted fo the late Col. Daniel Appling repaired.

The committee also recommend that the introducer of the following bills be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to refu.nd double taxes illPgally collPct...d by the State of Georgia from the Gerard Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to appropriatt> the sum of seventy-nine dollars and fifty-six cents ($79.56) to the Chatham .Artillery, a military company of Savannah, Georgia, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do not pass, to-wit:

A resolutionProviding for adorning the walls of the capitol with
the pol'traits of deceased Governors.

The Committ"e on Finance have also had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pase, to-wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay 0. H. Roberts, of Troup county, for an artificial arm, under act December, 1866.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :

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A bill to reimburse Wilkinson county the sum it paid Dr. B. S. Carswell, for attendance on small-pox.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to Twiggs county.
Respectfully submitted. WM. .A. LrrTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Harris, chairman of the Committee on Redistricting the State, on part of the House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Redistricting the State have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to apportion the State into ten Congressional Districts, etc.
Respectfully submitted. N. E. HARRis, Chairman.

The following bills were recommitted as stated :

A bill to levy tax on pistols. Referred to Committee on Finance. Also, a bill to amend section 508 of the Code. Recommitted to General J ndiciary Committee. Also, a bill to authorize tax on dogs in Floyd county. Referred to Committee on General J ndiciary.
Under a suspension of the rules, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit:
By Mr. Russell,:of ClarkeA bill to,impose atax on tobacco peddlers. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to amend section 719 (f) of the Code, as to revision and publication of rates by Railroad Commission.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

On motion of Mr. Middlebro)ks, the rules were suspended and the following bill was taken from the table and made the special order for Tuesday, August 21st, immediately after reading the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to provide for the keeping of a record of wild land, and for other purposes, approved September 28, 1881.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Simmons, Brinson, Ritch of Paulding, Mobley, Howell of Murray, Jones of Elbert, and Young.
Under a suspension of the rules and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. RiceA bill to amend the charter of the Georgia Pacific
Railroad Company.

By a two-thirds vote-yeasl96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds voteyeas 100, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:
By Mr. RiceA bill to amend an ?-Ct to incorporate the West End
and Atlanta Railroad Company.

. The Speaker announced the following committee on the part. of the House under resolution for preservation of records of State Medical Board, to-wit: Messrs. Beauchamp and Osborn.
The following bills were recommitted, to-wit :

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A bill to reclaim and care for graves of Confederate soldiers.
Referred to General Judiciary Committee. Also, a bill to make it illegal to sell patent medicines without placing on each package a formula of ingredients. Referred to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

On motion, the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionFor appointment of committee of three from thA
House anl two from the Senate to inquire what further is necessary to be done in order to collect from the United States government the Trezevant claim.

The Speaker announced the following committee under the resolution on the -part ot the House, to wit: Messrs. Jenkins, Jacoway and Simmons.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker : The Senate has passed the following bill, to-wit:

A bill amending an act approved July 19, 1881, to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Laurens county, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1215 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment of adverti~ing and posting the notices required of the several

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Ordinaries of this State, which was passed by a con-

stitutional majority of ayes 30, nays 0.

Also, a bill to amend section J235 of the Code of

1882, so far as relates to the manner of receiving

pupils in the Deaf and Dumb Institution, passed by a

constitutional majority of ayes 28, nays 0.



The Senate has concurred in the House amendment

of the following Senate resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionThat no new matter be allowed to be introduced
after the 20th inst., without unanimous consent.
The Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit :

A resolutionRequesting the Governor to return to the House,
House bill No. 629, so that a clerical error in the .. original bill may be corrected.
Also, a resolution authorizing the Penitentiary Committee to employ a stenop;rapher, and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill incorporating the town of Morgantown, in the county of Fannin, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 33, nays 0.
The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit:
A bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at "'Vaycross, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 25, nays 11.

The special order was then taken up which was Senate hili to be entitled an act to apportion and divide the State of Georgia into ten Congressional Districts.
The bill was read.

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Mr. Wright, of Washington, offered a substitute for the bill, which was read.
Pending the consideration of the Senate bill, and the substitute proposed theref, the hour of 11 o'clock a.m. arrived and the special order for that hour was taken up which was the consideration of the Memorial and Resolutions in honor of ex-Governor Herschel V. Johnson, deceased.
The memorial and resolutions presented by the committee were then read from the J onrnal of July 25th.
The resolution proposed by the committee is as follows;

A resolutionThat as an evidence of our appreciation of his great
abilities, lofty patriotism and long public services, it is hereby ordered that the date of his birth, and also the date of his death, be entered on the Journal of
0
this House. On motion of Mr. vVright, of "'\:Vashington, there-
port of the committee was unanimously adopted by a a rising vote.
On motion of Mr. Perkins the Honse then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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IN MEMORY
-Olf-
HERSCHEL V.J OHNSON

BORN SEPT. 12, 1812. DIED AUG. 16, 1880.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, .August 17, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Rogers. On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett,

Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, J;l.edwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of 'Vayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robert,son, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Stoddard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, watson, watts, Wilder, Winningham,

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Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Harris,

l\Ic \Vhorter, niiddlebrooks, Mitchell, l\Ioore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, nforrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, "Wilson of Camden, wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, \Volfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Atkinson, .A.wbry, Brinson, Beck, Camp, Carter,

Dews, Howell, Jones of Elbert, McDonough, Mobley, Owens,

Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Wimberly.

Mr. Bishop from the Committee on Journals report ed the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Jordan the rule::; were suspended and the following resolution was introduced, and read to-wit:

By Mr. Jordan-
A resolution that a committee of six from the House and three from the Senate be appointed to investigate and report to the General Assembly whether it will be to the public interest to sell the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and if so, what is its value, and when and how it could be sold to most advantage.
On motion of Mr. Maddox the resolution was laid on the table.
Mr. James, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on

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Special Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Baldwin county.
Also, a bill to prevent the running at large in Howard and Vineville Districts all horses, mules, cattle, sheep and stock of every kind.
Also, the following Senate bill which they return with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Laurens.
Respectfully submitted, J. S. JAliiES, Chairman protem.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to wit:

The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide means of prompt and safe flight in case of fire from all hotels, taverns, inns, etc.
Also a bill to regulate the time of cutting boxes for turpentine purposes.
Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Judges of the Supreme Court to employ a stenographer for the use of said Court.
Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

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A bill to amend the Consti1 ution so as to provide for the election of two additional Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.
Also, the following bill which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

.A. bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the election of two additional Justices of the Supreme Court.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special bills, submitted the following report, towit:

Mr. Speaker :

"

The Committee on Local and Special bills have had

under consideration the following bills which they re-

turn and recommend that they be read the first time,

as they are incapable of consolidation, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charters of Sandersville, Tennille and Oconee, in Washington county.
Also, a bill to r~gulate and control the sale of spirituous liquors in the 155th District. G. M., Warren county.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

The following House bills were withdrawn by consent of the House :

By Mr. Reese-
A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for two additional Justices of the Supreme Court. By Mr. Johnson, of Baldwin-
A bill to fix the license for selling liqnor in Baldwin county.
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Under suspension of the rnlPs and by a two-thirds vote;-yeas 94, nays 0-th... following hill was introduct->d, and by a two-thirds vote-yt->as 98, nays 0read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Short-
A bill to amend an act to create Boards of Commissioners for the counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson, so as to allow compensation to commissioners of Marion connty.
On motion of Mr. McGrPgor the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, rt>ad the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. McGregorA bill to authorize the lease of the W t>stern and
Atlantic Railroad, the submittiQg of the same, and for other purposes.
Under suspension of the rules and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 95, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0read the :first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, to wit :

By Mr. Moore, of TaliaferroA bill to require owners of stock to prevPnt the same
from running at large on the lands of another in Taliaferro county.
Mr. Rountree off~red the following resolution which was read and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay mileage to the committee to visit the com-
mencement of the :;ltate University. Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, sub-
mitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills whj.ch they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to protect the farming interest of Monroe county.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to require counties that have adopted or may adopt the stock law, to erect fences between them and the adjoining counties that have not adopted said laws.
They have also had under consideration the following bill which they report back to be referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the driving of cattle through or from the States of South or North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama or Florida into this State for the purpose of pasturing or grazing the same.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

House bill No. 934, to prohibit driving of cattle through adjoining States into this State for the purpose of pasturing or grazing the same, was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
House bill No. 794, to repeal an act to fix the license for sellingintoxicating liquors in the county of Webster, so far as relates to the town of Preston, and for other purposes, was recommitted to the Committee on Temperance.

On motion of Mr. Little the rules were suspended and the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

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By Mr. LittleA bill to make appropriations for the repair. of the
Executive Mansion and Supreme Court room. On motion of Mr. Falligant the message of Governor
St~>phens, in reference to the ~failingly bonds and the majority and minmity reports of' th~ General Judiciary Committee thereon, wtre madfl the spPcial.order for Wednt>sday next, the 22d inst., immediately after reading the Journal.
Under suspension of the rules and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was intro duced, and by a two-thhds vote-yeas 90, nays 0read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. CoxA bill to authoriz~ the Commissioners of Burke
county to levy and collect an additional tax for county purposes.
Mr. James moved that the special order for to-day be displaced and that the House proceed with the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
Mr. Tate moved to lay motion of 1\fr. James on the table.
The motion to table prevailed. Mr. McBride offered the following resolution which was read and agreed to, to-wit :
A resolutionThat the call of the roll of counties be had imme-
diately after the reading the Journal to-moo-row morning for the purpose of introducing new matter.
Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following House bills, which they report

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back, with the recommendation that thE>y do pass, towit:

A bill to amend SPction 809 (h) of the Code, which provides for rt>gistration of liqnor dealers.
-Also, a bill to prohibit thA sale of malt, spirituous and intoxicating liqunrs in Echols county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Baird's Baptist Church, in Bairdstown.
Also, a bill to fix the license for retailing spirituous liquors in that part of the town of MeVille, located in Montgomery county.
Also, a bill to submit to the vohrs of 'Vhitfield county or any district therein, whether liquor shall be sold in said county or district.

The committee also recommend that the following House bill do pass by substitute, to- wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the 837th District, G. M., which includes the town of Dahlonega.

The committee find the proofs of publication of notict:>s of the local bills corrt>ct.
The committee have also had under consideration the following Senate bills which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 529 of the Coae which prescribes the county charges for granting license in certain cases.
Also, a bill to amend section 1424 of the Code, which prescribes who is a retailer.

Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Finance have had under c.on' sider-
ation the following bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to pay the contingent expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives at this session.
Also a bill to provide for filling vacancies and renewal of appointment of State Depositories.
The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to levy a tax upon pistols. Also, a bill to reclaim and care for the neglected graves of Confederate soldiers in this State. Also, a bill to encourage immigration into the State of Georgia, etc. Also, a bill to compensate superintendents of elections on election days.
Respectfully submitted. W11r. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had the following bill under consideration which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill requiring the teachers of Public Schools of Rabun county to be paid for the average attendance of pupils and not according to the grade of teaching.
Respt>ctfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Pendleton, chairman protem. of the Committee

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on Public Printing, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
The CommittPe on Public Printing have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to r<"gnlate the rates and manner of legal advertising in this State, approved October, 1879, which they recommt->nd do pass.
Respectfully submitted, C. R. PENDLETON, Chairman protem.

Mr. Red win<", chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollm>nt report as duly enrolled and signed by tlw Sp~>uker of the House of Representativi"S and Prt>sident of the Senat.:>, and delivered to the Governor, the following resolution, to-wit: A resolution-
.ltt'qu..,sting His Excelleney the G.>Vernor to return to the House, Honse bill 629 to correct a clerical error and perfect the bill.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the St'nate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in Gilmer county.

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..Also, an act to amend section 4184 of the Code of 1882 .
.Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within two miles of Round Oak Methodist Church, in Jones county.
Also, an act to amend section 4027 of the Code of 1862.
Also, an act to amend the act to enlarge the City Court of Savannah, in Chatham county.
.Also, an act to authorize the Governor to subscribe in behalf of the State for twenty.five hundred copies of the Georgia Form Book.
Also, the following resolution: .A resolution-
Directing the Governor to have the suit now pending in Fulton Superior Court against the VVestP-rn and .Atlantic Railway Company to forfeit the lease of said road discontinued.

Respectfully submitted.

.

;r E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following rE>port :

M'l". Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report that they have had corrected the error in Honse bill 629 and delivered it to the Governor.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

M'l". Speaker:
Tha Governor has approved and signed the following act, to wit:

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An act to incorporate the town of Dawsonville, in the county of Dawson, and to prescribe the duties and powers of the officers thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section 4527 of the Code of 1882 in reference to carrying concealed weapons, by striking out certain words in the third line of said section.
Also, an act to authorize the GovPrnor, in behalf of the State, to subscribe for twenty five hundred copies of the Georgia Form Book, and appropriate money to pay for the same.
Also, an act to amend section 41H4 of the Code of 1882, whicl~ prescribes the time of filing and serving bills in equity, by striking out of the :fifth line of said section the words "twenty-five" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "fifteen."
Also, an act to amend section six (6) of an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, to prevent the Judge thereof from practicing law, and for other purposes, approved September 15, 1881, so far as relates to the deposits of costs provided for in said section.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of malt, spirituous or intoxicating liquors within two milt-s of Round Oak :Methodist Church, located in Jones county, of this State, and for other purposes.
Also, nn act to incorporate the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilmer, to grant election powers and privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
Also, the following resolution, to-wit:

A. resolutionDirecting the Go>ernor to have the suit now pend-
ing in Fulton Superior Court against the vVestern and
Atlantic Railroad Company, to forfeit the lease of said road discontinued.

The Hous'3 then resumed the unfinished business Of' yesterday which was the consideration of Senate bill

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to apportion and divide the State of Georgia into ten Congressional Districts, and the substitute offered therefor by Mr. "'Wright, of 'Vashington, in behalf of the minority of the Redistricting Committee.
Mr. Reese offered the following resolution:
A resolution-That Senate bill No. 101, to be entitled an act to
apportion and divide the State of Georgia into ten Congressional Districts in conformity to the act of Congress, approved on the 25th day of February, 1882, and all other bills on the same subject now before the House be recommitted to a spPcial committee, consisting of the Honse Committee to re'district the State, and that said committee be enlarged by the appointment of two other members from each Congressional District, and that said mPmhers be so St-'lected as to represent the various portions of the present districts on said committee.

On motion of Mr. Hulsey the morning session was extended until1 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question on the Senate bill, the substitute offend therefor and the resolution of Mr. Reese to recommit.
The call waR sustain~d and the main question was put.
The first question was on the adoption of the resolution to recommit, offered by .Mr. Reese.
On the adoption of the resolution l\Ir. Humber demanded the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs. -

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brewster, Bnsh,

James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rountree, Russell of Clarke,

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Carroll, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Daniel, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hoge, Humber,

Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Mason, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Perkins,

Shipp, Sin.J_uefield, Spence, Stapleton, Teasley, Walthall, Watson, 'Vatts, Wilson of Bullock, wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Courson, Davis, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Graham,

Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Lott, McRae, McKay, McBride, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Murray, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Rankin, Redding,

Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Short, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Vilson of Camden, Withrow, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry,

Geer, Howell,

Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

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Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Broyles, Camp, Carter, Chancey, Dart, Dawson, Dews, Foy,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Maddox, :McCants, McDonough, Me'Vhorter, Mobley, Owens, Park, Patten,

Pringle, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Spengler,
Thomp~on,
Wimberley, wilson of Greene, Whatley, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 57. Nays 79. Not voting 39.

So a majority having voted in the negative, the resolution was not agreed to.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House met pursuant to adjonrnm~nt, and was called to order by the Ron. ,V, R. Rankin, speaker pro tempore. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Cox, Foy, McCant, Bonner, LPwis, Jacoway, Robbe, Calvin, Wright of Washington, Griffith, Drewry, Osborne, DeLacy, Dart, Wilson of Greene, Mcintosh, McGregor and Everett. The House thPn proceeded with the special order for afternoon sessions, which was the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading. The following bill was read the third time~ the report of the committee was agreed~to, the proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the

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bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 9-, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of 'Vord, in the county of Randolph, to grant certain privileges to the same and for other purposes therein named.

On motion of l\fr. Bartlett leave of absence from session this afternoon was granted members of the committee to investigate the subleting of convicts by the lessees of the pt~nitentiary.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the reqnisite constitutional majority, yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to prohibit camp hunting in the county of Clinch by non-residents! to prescribe a punishment therefor and for other purposes, by requiring the written consent of at least five free holders resident in the militia district wherein such camp hunting is to be engaged in.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas ~6, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the 21st section of an act to incorporate the town of Jefferson in Jackson county approved August 14th, 1872, for the purpose of adjusting the amount of damages to property holders in opening new streets or widening or altering old streets or sidewalks in said town.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to,

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proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the amount of the official bond of the treasurer of Fulton county and to fix his salary.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 90, nays 0, to- wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Gate City Street Railroad company, and an amended act thereto.

The following bill was read the third tim8, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of DeSoto, in the county of lt'loyd, by repealing section 18 of said act, which requires the Mayor and Council of said town to annually set apart all money raised from fines and forfeitures, and ten per cent trom the amount collected from taxes as a special fund to build a council chamber.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed. to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to protect the public bridges of Pulaski county from damage by either fast riding, driving or the putting excessive and dangerous weights of horses, mules or cattle thereon.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of notices were exhiLited, and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within two miles of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at East Point in lt,ulton county, to provide a penalty for the same and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of thA committee was agreed to, proof of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to enable the county commissioners of Dougherty county to issue bonds to purchase or build a bridge over the Flint river at or near Albany in said county, and to provide for raising funds to meet the principal and interest of said bonds by assessment of taxes.

Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Agriculture have had under cunsideration the followiug bill, which they recommend do pass:

A bill to rE-quire owners of all horses, mules, cows, shet>p, goats and hogs, and all stock of every description to keep the same from running at large upon the land of another in Taliaferro county and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to provide for the payment to the sheriff of Early county his insolvent costs frolli the county treasury.

The following bHl was read the thil'd time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed by substitute by a constitutional majorityyeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to apportion the road hands in the counties of Emanuel and Johnson, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed. to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to regulate fences and enclosures in all that part of the county of Dougherty lying west of the F1int river.
On motion of Mr. Park, colsolidated bill number 620 to require owners of stock in certain counties named to prevent same from running at large on lands of another, was laid on the table.
The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to provide for the removal of all obstructions in the run of Mill creek in the county of Cherokee

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between the head of Hudson Wylie's mill pond and Wm. Wayne's mill.

Mr. Calvin moved to adjourn until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
On the motion to adjourn Mr. McBride called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beauchamp, Brewer, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Falligant, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Harris, Hudson of Jackson,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey, Logue, McKay, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Park, Pendleton, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Redding, Reese, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, ,Crenshaw,
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Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Jenkins, Jordan, Key, Little, Lott,

Peek, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Shipp, Sinquefield, Stallings, Stapleton,

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Crittenden, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Fuller, Hawkes,

Maddox, McRae, McBride, Mitchell, Murray, Paulk of Coffee,

Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Watson, Wilder, Wood, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Bart!Ett, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Camp, Carter, Cox, Dart, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer,

Griffith, Howell, Jacoway, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Joneo of Twiggs, Lewis, Lofton, Mason, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Mobley, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

Pringle, Rankin, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Russell o! Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, ~Ir. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Nays 46. Not voting 65.

So a majority having voted in the affirmative, the
Speaker pro tem. declared the House adjourned until
9 o'clock to morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 18, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. N. Kefl' Smith.

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The roll of members was called, and the following members answered to their names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A. vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barbdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Cn:mbley, Courson, Cox:, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawks, Harris. Head,

Hoge, ' Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, . Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Logue, Lott, l\Iaddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Park, Paulk of Colfell> Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reeae, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, 'Vatts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

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Those absent are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Bartlett, Bonner, Brinson, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Dews, DeLRcy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Ford, Foster, Foy,

Geer, Griffith, Howell, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lewis, Lofton, McCants, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Osborn, Owens,

Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Robbe, Rus~en of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Thompson, wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young.

Mr. Hudson, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap proved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Jenkins, and by unanimous consent of the HousP, the prevLus question, which on yt->sterday had been ralled and sustained on thH Senate bill to redistrict the State, the substitute offered therefor by Mr. wright of washington in behalf of the minority of the committee, and the resolution by Mr. Reese to recommit, was limited to the last named resolution; and the Senate bill and substitute were relieved from ihe operation thereof and were made the special order for 'fbursday next immediately after reading the journal. On motion of Mr. Bush of Miller the following House bill was recommitted to the committee on special judiciary, to-wit :

A bill to repeal an act creating a county court for Miller county.

The following bills were on motion of Mr. Parks recommitted to the committee on agriculture, to-wit:

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Nos. 620 and 968 to rPquire owners of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in certain countit>s named in said bills.
On motion of Mr. Russt>ll, of Clarke, the following bill was recommitted to tlle committee on special judiciary.

A bill to change the time of holding elections in this state.

By consPnt of the House 'Mr. Graham withdrew bill No. 266 to reqnire tax collectors to receive county scrip in paynwnt of county taxes.
On motion of 1\Ir. Hulsey the rules were. suspended and the following resolution was read the first time and referred to the committee on finance, to-wit:

By 'Mr. HulseyA resolution authorizing the Governor to settle with
the securities of Samuel R. Hoyle, late tax collector of Fulton county.

The House then proceeded with the special order for to-day which was the call of roll of counties for the introduction of new mattt>r.
The following bills, reportPd back by the committee on local and special bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred to the committee on temperance, to-wit:
By 'Mr. PringleA bill to amend the charters of Sandersville, Ten-
nille, and Oconee, in 'Vashington county, so as to prevent sale of intoxicating liquors in the limits of said towns. By Mt. Wright, of washington-
A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors in the 155th district Geqrgia militia in Warren county.
The following bills were introduced, rt>ad the first time and referred as hereinafter named, to wit:

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By Mr. EasonA bill for the relief of the heirs of Colonel :Morde-
cai Sheftall, of Chatham county. Referred to committee on finance.

By Mr. WaldroopA bill to prevent driving cattle from localities infec-
ted with infectious diseases to places where cattle are not liable to such diseases.
Referred to the committee on agriculture.

By Mr. HawkesA bill to amend section 3971 as to foreclosure of
mortgages on personalty. Referred to committee on general judiciary. By a two thirds vote, yeas 98 nays 0, the following
bill was introduced and without being read was referred to the committee on local and special bills, towit:
ByMr. GaryA bill to exempt active membe1s of the Clinch Rifles
from jury dnty. By a two thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0-the following
bill was introduced, and without being read, was rP.ferred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. GrayA bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley, and
to repeal the previous acts incorporating the same, and those amendatory thereto.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and, without being read was .referred to the Committee on Local and Special Bills, to-wit:

By Mr. HulseyA bill to amend an act to create a board of commis

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sioners for Fulton county and for other purposes.
By a two- thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced and without being read was referred to the committee on local and special bills, to-wit;
By Mr. HulseyA. bill to incorporate the Atlantic Gulf and North-
western railroad company. By a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, naysO-the following
bill was intl'oduced and read by title only, to-wit:
By Mr. HulseyA bill to incorporate the Mechanics Saving Bank to
be located in Atlanta. Referred to the committee on local and special bills.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee on Agricnlture submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The committee on agriculture have had under consideration the following consolidated bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and other stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in the counties of Cobb, Greene, Jasper~ and Hancock in this State.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
A bill to require owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, and other stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in Cobb county.
Also, a bill to require the owners of al1 horses, mules, sheep, and other stock to prevent .the same from running at large on the lands of another in J asper county.
Respectfully submitted. W l\L L. PEEK, Chairman.

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The following bills was read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Hoge-
A bill to declare the binding force of judgments in certain cases, and to provide for a transcript thereof, and for other purposes.
By Mr. BishopA bill to prescribe fees of Justices of the Peace and
Constables in proceedings to dispossess intruders aud tenants holding over.
By Mr. McDonough-
A bill to empower Judges of the Superior Courts to grant charters to shell and plank road companies.
ByMr. Carroll-
A bill to amend Section 4581 of the Code as to public indecency.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committee as hereinafter stated, to-wit:

By Mr. James-
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Douglas county.
Reft-rred to the committee on special judiciary.
By Mr. JamesA bill to repeal section 1676 of the code in reference
to organization of private corporations. Referred to the committee on corporations.
By Mr. Sweat, of Clinch-
A bill to amend an act to provide for a record in each county of the wild lands lying therein and for otherpurposes approved September 28th, 1881.
Refem~d to the committee on wild lands.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time a.nd referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

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By Mr. HulseyA bill to authorize the Governor to consent, upon
consent of the Vvestern and Atlantic Railroad Company, to sell or exchange certain lands in Cobb county not necessary for the use of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. By Mr. McBride-
A resolution to fnrnish certain Superior Court reports to the county of Haralson. By Mr. Fite-
A resolution to appropriate $250 to purcllase 42 volumes of the Georgia Reports for the County of Bartow. By Mr. Sutton-
A resolution to procure a ptrtrait of. the late Chief Justice VVarner.
By the two-thirds vote hereinafter named the following local and special bills were introduced, and being read by their titles alone were referred to the committee on local and special bills, to-wit :
By :Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to incorporate the Athens, Danielsville and
Eastern Railroad company. Introduced and referred by two-tllirds vote-yeas
89, nays 0. By Mr. Russell, of Clarke-
A bill to submit to the voters of Athens the question of establishment of public schools.
Introduced and referred by two-thirds vote-yeas 88, nays 0. By Mr. Falligant-
A bill to empower the commissioners of Chatham county and ex-officio Judges to issue bonds to the amount of $100,000 to build or repair a court house and to build a new jail, and to provide for payment of said bonds.
Introduced and referred by two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0.

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By Mr. Falligant-A bill to empower the Commissioners of Clui.tham
county and ex-officio Judges to levy an additional county tax for certain purposes.
Introduced and referred by two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0. By Mr. Teasley-
A bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground in Cherokee county.
Introduced and referred by two-thirls vote-yeas 88, nays 0. By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Floyd county.
Introducecl and referred by two- thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0. By Mr. Brooks, of Floyd-
A bill to amend the road laws of this State as far as relates to Floyd county.
Introduced and referred by two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0. By Mr. Wolfe-
A bill to incorporate the Alice and Dublin Railroad Company.
Introduced and referred by two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0.
By consent of the House Mr. Jones, of DeKalb, withdrew House bills, to-wit:
No. 882-To change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Fulton and DeKalb couaties.
Also, No. 883-To transfer Clayton county from the Atlanta to the Flint circuit.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro. tem. of tQ.e Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Education have had under con-

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sideration the following bill, which they return to the House with the recommendation that. the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the school system in the county of Pierce in certain particulars.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.

The Home then proceeded with the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill was passed as amended by substitute by constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 9, to-wit :

No. 620-A bill to require owners of all horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and other stock of any description to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the counties of Cobb, Greene, Jasper and Hancock, and to define the rights and liabilities of the owners thereof and those damaged by said stock.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0- to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in the county of Coweta, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proof of publication of notices were exhibited and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 94, nays 0-to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act to fix the license for sPlling intoxicating liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling, to prescribe a punishment for a violation of the act and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibitt>d and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 90, nays none, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Marietta in Cubb county.

Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special bills, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special bills have had under consideration the following bills which they find capable of consolidation, to wit:

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, in the county of Bibb.
Also, a bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, in the county of Bibb.

The report of the consolidated bill as follows for the above recited House bills, and recommend that it be read the first time, to-wit:

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, in the county of Bibb.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, thP report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices was exhibited and the bill passed by substitute by the constitutional mHjodty-yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to prevent hunting with guns and dogs on certain lands in the county of Appling, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read thA third time, the report of the committee was agteed to, -proofs of publication of notices rt>quired by 1aw were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate and fix the license for selling spiritnous, malt or any intoxicating liquors in the county of Appling at ten thousand dollars per annum, and to prescribe a penalty for a violation thereof.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion, in Chattooga county, and for other purposes, approved February 20, 1869, by adopting the provisions of sections 780 to 797, inclusive, of the Code of 1873 as a part of said charter.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by constitutional majority, yeas 96, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to authorize the l\fayor and Council of Toccoa City, in Habersham county, to issue and sell bonds to the amount of $6,000, and appropriate the proceeds to educational purposes, and to assess and levy and collect a tax upon the taxable property within the corporate limits of Toccoa City to pay the bonds.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0, to wit:

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lawrenceville, to creatd the offices of Mayor and Council, and declare and define the powers and duties of the same, and for other purposes.

1\lr. Jordan moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn to meet again at 9 o'clock on Monday morning.
Mr. Crenshaw moved to insert 10 instead of 9, which was not agreed to.
The motion of Mr. Jordan then prevailed. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, pl'oof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of Hart, and for other purposes therein named.

The following bill was read the third time, the repOl't of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas ~8, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county of Hart, and for other purpose::.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to make it unlawful for any person to sell any spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within the incorporate limits of the town of Monticello, in Jasper county, and within the limits of said county of Jasper without complying with the conditions therein named, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Logue, watson, Flynt, Bartlett and ~,ord.
'l'behourofadjournment haviug arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until9 o'clock Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, August 20, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Ron. \V. R. Rankin, Speaker pro te1n., and opt>ned with prayer by the Rev. J. F. McClelland. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. Mr. Tate, from the Committee on Journal~, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and approved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Leave of absence was granted to the Hon. L. F. Garrard, the Speaker, on account of the dying condition of his son, and to Mr. Ford, on account of death in his family; also to Messrs. Calvin, McRae, Jones of 'fwiggs, Irwin, Robertson and Sutton. Tht:l following bill were recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture, to-wit:
No. 607-To requir~ owners of stock in Burke county to keep the same on their premises.
Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to wit :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under

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consideration the following bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the introducer have leave to withdraw, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding Superior Court in the counties of Fulton and DeKalb.
Also, a bill to transfer the county of Clayton from the Atlanta to the Flint Circuit
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REI<:SE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

ltir. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and l'eady for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the town of Morga:r;tton, iu the county of Fannin.
Also, an act to amend an act to change th8 time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Laurens.
Also, a resolution to authorize the joint committee on the penitentiary to employ a stenographer, etc.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin offered the following resolution, to-wit:

Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting and adjournment of this House shall be as follows:
Meet at 9 a. m.; adjourn at 12:30 p. m. Meet at 3 p. m. ; adjourn at 5 p. m. Meet at 8 p. m. ; adjourn at 10 p. m. Resolved, That. the afternoon sessions shall be devoted exclusively to the reading House and Senate bills a second time.

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Resolved, That the evening sessions shall be devoted txclusively to reading House bills a third time.

On motion of Mr. Reese, the resolution was laid on the table.
The regular order was the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter.
The following bills was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. HarrisA bill to amend section 2850 of the Code, in reference
to insurance agents. By Mr. Lofton-
A bill to amend section 3533 of the Code, as to suing out process of garnishments. By Mr. Walthall-
A resolution directing suit against the lessee of the Indian Springs Reservation. By Mr. Fite-
A bill to amend section 1553 (b), in reference to commercial fertilizers. By Mr. Bishop-
A bill to change the time of holding Superior Courts in Gilmer and Fannin counties. By Mr. Silman-
A bill to amend section 1955 (a) of the Code, as to conditional sales of personal property.
Also, a bill to require Clerks of Superior Courts to issue subpamas for the State in criminal cases within five days from arrest of defendant and return of warrant and bond to the Clerk. By Mr. Sutton-
A bill to allow criminals the use of anasthetics in this State, and for other purposes.
Mr. DeLacy, Chairman of the Special Committee on \Veights and Measures, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker : .
The special committee on standard weights and measures, after as thorough an examination as could be had with the aid of the Executive department, beg leave to submit the following report:
We find the following named counties without any standards whatever, to-wit :
Charlton, Colquitt, Gwinnett, Dodge, Douglas, McDuffee, Mcintosh, Miller, Mitchell, Pierce, Telfair, Walker, Ware, Worth, and Oconee.
And we further find that a full set for each county as required by law will approximate a cost of three thousand dollars.
We find many other counties of tlle State only partially supplied, and that the cost of completing the standard in those counties will involve a cost approximating two thousand dollars.
The law requires that the Governor shall procure standards of weights and measures for each county which does not have them.
Wherefore your Committee recommend tha passage of a resolution making an appropriation of five thousand dollars for the purposes herein mentioned.
Resp~ctfully submitted. DELAcY, Chairman.

The following bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. JordanA bill to appropriate money to the Blind and Deaf
and Dumb Asylums of this State. By Mr. DeLacy-
A resolution to supply standard weights and measures to certain counties.
By Mr. Sweat, of ClinchA resolution to provide for the purchase of certain
Supreme Court reports for the county of Clinch.

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By Mr. GordonA bill to furnish Judges of the Supreme Court with
Reports of the Supreme Courts of Georgia and the United States.
By Mr. SuttonA bill to amend the Constitution of this State in ref-
erence to Judges of the Supreme Courts.

Mr. James offered a resolution fixing September 15th as the day for adjournment sine die, which was read and laid over under the rule.

.Mr. Mitchell offered a resolution limiting speeches to fifteen minutes, which was read and referred to the committee on rules.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0 -the following bill was introduced and without being read was referred to the committee on local and special bills, towit:

.By Mr. Mason-
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners for the counties of Emanuel, Johnson, and Marion, so far as relates to the county of Johnson.

The following bills were introduced read the first time and referred to the Committees hereinafter named, towit:

By Mr. Russell, of Clarke. A bill to constitute Sheriffs, 'rax Receivers, and Ordinaries of the several counties Jury Commissioners.
Referred to special Judiciary Committee.
By Mr. Russell, of Clarke--
A bill to encourage construction of railroads by exempting all roads commenced after January 1, 1884, from taxation for five years.
Referred to the committee on railroads.

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By Mr. DeLacyA bill to establish a branch college of the State Uni-
versity at Eastman. Referred to the Committee on Education.
By Mr. HeadA bill to regulate the collection of taxes and to
make the laws therefor more efficient. Referred to the Committee on Finance.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0- the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to- wit :

By Mr. SilmanA bill to incorporate the town of Jug Tavern.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 94, nays 0, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on RaHroads, to-wit :

By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to incorporate the Classic City Railroad Com-
pany.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas89, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Redding-



A bill to establish a City Court in the town of

Barnesville, Pike county, Georgia.

Mr. Tate offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Finance:
A resolution to furnish Pickens county with Supreme Court reports.
The following resolution was read the first time and

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referred to the Committee on the State of the Republic:
By Mr. GaryA resolution instructing our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress to secure adequate appropriations to improve the navigation of the Savannah river at and below Augusta.

Mr. Crittenden offered a resolution fixing September 1st .as the time for adjournment sine die, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules.

By a two-thirds vote--yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. vVilson, of SumterA bill to authorize the formation of a chain gang of
convicts in Sumter county and for other purposes.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. HarrisA bill to relieve the sureties of the rax Collector of
Bibb county of certain penalties incurred by reason of the default of such Tax Collector.

By a two-thirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two- thirds vote-yeas 97, nays 0-read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary,. to- wit :

By Mr. McElvanyA bill to provide for the payment of fees of wit-
nesses for State in Gwinnett county. The following bill was introduced read the first time

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and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. IrwinA bill to amend Article 7, Section 1, and paragraph
1 of the Constitution in reference to purposes of taxation.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary:

By Mr. GaryA bill to amend section 118 of the Code to provide
for the distribution of decisions of Supreme Court reports to Judges of certain City Courts.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding quarterly terms of the City Court in the couuty of Richmond. By Mr. Eason-
A bill to amend the Garnishment law of this State. By ~Ir. "Wilson, of Sumter-
A bill to regulate the fees of clerks of the Superior ' Courts of this State for recording deeds, mortgages
and liens, and for other purposes. By Mr. McGregor- -
A bill to add an additional section to the penal code. By Mr. Ray, of Coweta-
A bill to amend section 2683 of the Code, as to title by prescription.
The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education:

By Mr. Johnson, of LeeA bill to create a Board of Trustees for the Atlanta
Colored University. Mr. Jordan moved that when the House adjourns
to-day it will adjourn to meet again at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The motion prevailed.

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The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance:

By Mr. PeekA bill to amend an act to establish a Department of
Agriculture.
By Mr. CalvinA bill to provide for an assistant Librarian, and to
fix his salary, and for other purposes.
By Mr. PayneA resolution to furnish Catoosa county with certain
Supreme Court Reports.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred as Atated :

By Mr. Fite-
A bill to establish a branch College of the State University at Cartersville.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following Senate bills were then read the first time and referred as stated, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at vVaycross, and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Edncation.
Also, a bill to provide for payment of advertising and posting notices required of Ordinaries by section 1455 of the Code, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to amend section 1215 of the Code as far as relates to the manner of receiving pupils into the institution for the blind. Referred to Committee on Blind Asylum. Also, a bill to amend Aection 1235 (d) of the Code so far as relates to receiving pupils into the Deaf and Dumb Institution. RPferred to Committee on Deaf and Dumb Asylum.

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The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit Railroad Commissioners or their clerk from receiving fees in certain cases, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Also, a bill to amend section 1424 of the Code which defines who is a retailer.
Also, a bill to amend section 4578 of the Code pro. hibiting the l'Unning of freight trains on the Sabbath day.

The following Senate bills were laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to declare betting on elections a misdemeanor. Also, a bill to define the statue of foreign Railroad Companies doing business in this State.

The following Senate bifl was read the second time and made the special order for "\-Vednesday of next week, imme9.iately after reading the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4587 of the Code, with reference to persons fraudulently obtaining credit.

The following Senate resolution was laid on the table, to-wit:

A resolution to discontinue the suit against the Western and Atlantic Railroad Company.

The following Senate bill was read the second time, the report of the committee, which was ad verse to the passage of the bill, was agreed to and the bill was lost, to-wit:

A bill to give to the Railroad Commissioners power and authority to require the several railroads to furnish agents and warehouses at such points as the Commissioners deem proper.

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The following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Bulloch, Emanuel and Screven counties.

The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to wit:

A rPsolutionTendering the Hon. C. C. Jones the thanks of the
General Assembly for his address on the life and services of exGov. Chas. J. Jenkins, and provide for the printing of 500 copies of the address.

The following Senate bills were read the second timP, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court ofthe county of Laurens.
Also, a bill to amend section 529 of the Code which prescribes county charges for granting license in certain cases.

The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolution extending the time allowed the city authorities of Augusta to construct a fish way in the canal at Augusta.

The following Senate resolution was read and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
A resolutionIn regard to shipping the new Coiles to certain offi-
cers of the State.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker : The committee on Corporations have had under

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consideration the following bills, which they return and ~ecommend that the same do pass to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Griffin. Also, a. bill to amend au act incorporating the Chattahoochee Navigation Company.

Also, the following bills, which they return and recommend do pass, as amended, to- wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville. Respectfully submitted.
W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

The following consolidated oill, in lieu of House bills Nos. 669 and 670, was read the first time, to- wit :

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, to give the Mayor certain privileges and powers, and to extend the limits of said, and for other purposes.

The following bill was introduced under suspension of the rules, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. RiceA bill to authorize the Clerks of Superior Courts to
record deed, mortgages and other instruments of record when the records have been lost or destroyed.

The next business in order was the reading of Honse bills the third time.
The following House bill was read the third time, towit:

A bill to amend sections 2050 and 2057 (a) of the Code of 1882, covering the ratio or-interest in this State striking from said sect ions the word "eight" and in-

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serting "twelve" in place thereof, and for other purposes.

Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour of adjournment arrived. and the Speaker pro tempore declared the Honse adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 21, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called tu order by the Ron. W. R. Rankin, Speaker pro tempore, and opened with prayer by the Rev. N. Ke:ff Smith.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin,

Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hud8on of Jackson, Hudson of 'Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Lott,

Ray. of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Vl ayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stoddard, Sutton,

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Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, nawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon,

Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, 1\fcElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, :\Iiddlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Vvatts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, WiJson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Carter, Dart,
Dew~,
Ford, Geer, Howell, Jones of DeKalb,

Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lewis, Little, Logue, Mobley, Osborn, Owens,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rich of Paulding, Russell of Decatur, Stapleton, Watson, Young.

Mr. Spengler, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap proved.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.

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Mr. Sweat moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on Senate bill to authorize Railroad Commission tore quire railroad companies to establish warehouses and agents at such points as to the Commissioners seem proper, which bill had been lost on the second reading.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. Leave of absence was granted Mr. Little to attend. the remains of the deceased son of the Speaker, Hon. L. F. Garrard, for interment in the city of Columbus. Mr. HulsE-y, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report to-wit:

lJ:fr. Speake1 :

The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under

cwointhsiaderreactoiomnmtebnedaftoilolnowthinagt

bills, which they return the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Douglas county.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Arbitrators for the Augusta Exchange and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Also, a bill to amend Section 3568 of the Code of
18~2.
Also, a bill to prohibit fishing and hunting on certain lands in Dodge county.
Also, the following bills which they return with a recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to empower Justices of the Peace to change their court grounds in certain cases.
Also, a bill to provide compensation for tales juries summoned to serve in the Superior Court of Greene . county.
Respectfully submitted, "\iV. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under con sideration the following HousB bills, which they report back, with the recommendation that they do pass, towit:

A bill to amend an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of the Masonic Academy in the town of Swainsboro in Emanuel county.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved February 25th, 1875, to prescribe the mode of granting license to sell intoxicating liquors in the counties of Schley, Talbot and Greene, so far as the same relates to the county of Greene so as to require consent of a majority of free holders for obtaitling license.
Also, a bill to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in the 829th district G. M. of Floyd county.
The Committee report the following bill back with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:.
A bill to repeal an act to fix the amount of license for selling liqnor in Webster county s~ far as relates to the town of Preston, to fix the license for selling intoxicating liquors in said town, and for other purposes.
The proofs of publication of proper notices of introduction of all of said bills are found correct.
Respectfully submitted.
C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. James, chairman pro tem. Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake? :

The Committee on the Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

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A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Monroe county.
The Committee have also had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to amend au act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
They have also had under consideration the following bill which tlwy i:"eport back with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to repeal au act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta..
The Committee find that proper notices have been published of intention to introduce the sP.veral bills Qamed.
Respectfully submitted. J. S. JAMES, Chairman protem.

Mr. 'right. of F'loyd, chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of W. L. D. Pittman, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, as amended, to-wit:

to A resolutionTo authorize the Governor purchase five hundred copies of the acts of this adjourned session, etc.

Respectfully submitted. SEABORN WRIGHT, Chairman.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the Committee on Wild Lands, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Committee on Wild Lands have had under consideratiun the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the keeping of a record in each county of this State of the wild lands lying and being therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State, approved September 28, 1881, so as to require the Receiver of Tax Returns to notify non-residents or their agents of the receipt of their returns immediately upon the receipt of the same by them, and also to require the Tax Collectors to notify non-residents of their agents of the amount of tax due by them, and to provide for the payment of the postage account of the Receivers and CJllectors in complying with the provisions of this act.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. SwEAT, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to- wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Morganton, in the county of Fannin.
Also, an act to amend an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Laurens.
Also, a resolution to authorize the joint committee on the penitentiary to employ a stenographer, etc.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE) Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate tlJrough Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3694 of the Code of 1882, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays 0.

The following House bills have been passed, to-wit:

A bill amending an act incorporating the city of Griffin, which was passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the town of Barnesville, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill to limit the power ot' Road Commissioners' Courts to punish for contempt, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act fixing the fees of Sheriff of Stewart county, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ty-Ty, of Worth county, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Temple, of Carroll county, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays 0.
Also a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits within the town of Grantville, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following .House bills,

with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence

of the House, to-wit :



A bill to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb S7

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county, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays 0.
.Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, to confer additional powers upon the Mayor and Council in regard to the laying and collecting of licenses and taxes therein, and for other purposes, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to submit to the voters of Macon the q ues. tion of erecting a market house, and for other purposes, passed by a t}Onstitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Atlantic and Great Western Canal Company, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

The following bill of the Senate has been passed, towit:

A bill to provide for making parties plaintiff or defendant in certain divorce cases, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the followin~ resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the Honse, to-wit:

A resolution to relieve from responsibility to the State members of the General Assembly who had in possession books which were destroyed by the burning of the Kimball House.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit:

A resolution to procure an oil painting of the Hon. .A. H. Stephens.
Also, a r~solution appropriating a certain sum to buy a life-size portrait of the Hon. Herschel V. Johnson.
Also a resolution to pay members, and those entitled thereto, mileage in coming to and returning from

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the present adjourned session of the General .Assembly.
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which the concurrence of the House of Representatives is asked, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo provide for the appointment of a committP.e to ex-
amine the business of the General .Assembly, to report a day for early adjournment.

Mr. Johnston, of Baldwin, chairman on the part of the House of the Joint Committee to investigate the affairs of the State Lunatic .Asylum, submitted the following report :

REPORT JOIN'l.' COMMITrEE ON LUNATIC ASYLUM.
To the Senate and House of Representatives :
The committee appointed under a joint resolution 1equiring the appointment of a committee of three from the Senate and five from the House of Representatives who should thoroughly investigate the Lunatic .Asylum in all its departments! report that they have performed the duty assigned them, having visited the .Asylum and devoted such time to the investigation as was necessary to carry out the intention of the resolution. It is deemed proper by the committee to give, for the info1mation of those of your body who have never visited this Institution, some account of the extent and nature of the buildings provided for this unfortunate class of our citizens, including those which have been in use for a number of years as well as those recently erected and now in course of erection, as provided for by the .Act of 1880-81. The buildings in occupancy at the time of the visit of your committee consist Of a main building, one hundred and eighty feet long by eighty-four wide, which is occupied by the officers of the Institution, and as the residenc~ of

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the Superintendent and other cf the officers. On each side of this is a wing one hundred and eighty six feet long by forty-two feet deep, occupied by patients. In the rear of these are, on each side, three other wings, two of which are one hundred and thirty-eight feet long by forty-two feet wide, and four one hundred and thirty-two feet long by thirty-two feet wide. These are connected with the main building; and with each other, by four including porticos, two of which are sixty-nine feet long by thirty feet wide, and two sixty feet long by thirty feet wide, which were originally intended for halls for exercise or recreation, bnt which, owing to the crowded condition of the asylum, are now used as sleeping rooms for patients. The buildings on the west side of the main building being occupied by the females, and on the east by the males. All of these buildings are three stories in height except one wing of the building occupied by females, which is four stories. These buildings are divided into rooms as follows:

ON MALE SIDE.
Single ........................................... 205 Double ...................................... 3-208 Dining................ . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 9 Clothes................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Attendants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Water closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recreation rooms (now used as bed rooms)... . . . . . 9 Parlor and sitting rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Billiard room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bathrooms ..................................... 6

ON FEMALE SIDE.
Patients' rooms, single .......................... 222 Patients' rooms, double ...................... 3-228 Dining rooms. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clothes rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Attendants' rooms ............... ;.................. 12 \Vater closets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recreation rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . 6 Bath rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bagatelle room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

In addition, there is on the male side a wooden building not divided into rooms which accommodates fortyone patients, and which is reasonably suitable for the class for which it is used ; also an old two-story wooden building known as the Infirmary. in which are some time inmates. This last named building is loca ted near the main buildings, and would endanger them in case of fire, and the safety of these demands its removal as soon as practicable.
On the female side there is also a wooden building, not divided into rooms, in which forty patients of a harmless class can be provided for.
The number of patients at the time of the visit of the committee was as follows:

ON 1\IA.LE SIDE
In the main buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 In wooden buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 In old wooden building (known as Infirmary) ..... 17

Total ....................................... 386

ON FEliiA.LE SIDE.
In main buildings................................. 346 In wooden buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Total ......................................... 395
From these figures it will be seen that there are now in these buildings one hundred and thirty-four males, and one hundred and thirty-seven females, patients in excess of the number originally contemplated in the

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plan of the buildings, and which can be suitably pro vided for.
This overcrowding, whi.le rendered necessary by the demands for admission, interferes greatly with a proper classification of the patients, and stands in the way of the moral and curative treatment to which they should be subjected, in addition to the discomfort and greater tendency to disease thereby caused. The buildings now occupied by colored patients are two _in numberone for males, and one for females. Each of these has a recess front of one hundred and fourteen feet, thirty two feet wide, aua two wings eighty-four feet long and thirty-two feet wide.
One of these wings on each building is two stories in height, and the other three stories. 'rhere is also attached to the recess front on each building an annex thirty-six feet by twelve, divided into attendants' rooms. There are also dining rooms attached to each wing. The rooms for patients are one hundred in numbPr in each building.
The number of colored male patients is 144. 'fhe number of colore<il female patients is 120. It is contemplated npon the completion of the new building for colored patients, to refit these buildings for the use of the whites. When this is done one hundred of each sex can be provided for, thus relieving to that extent those already occupied. The buildings authorizPd by the act of 1880-1881 are, first-

A BUILDING FOR COLORED PATIENTS.
This is of brick, three stories high, with a front of three hundred and seventy five feet, with two wings, each two hundred and seventy-one feet from entrance to extreme end. The general width is thirty-one feet. There is a center building in t-he front forty seven by twenty-six feet, for officers and residence of employes in charge of this department. In the rear of the center building are small wings containing two dirting

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rooms for each floor, with pantries and sculleries connected with each main wing, and also dining rooms for each floor, with pantries and sculleries. There are four projections, twelve by sixteen feet, containing bath rooms and water closets for each floor. In addition to the rooms coHtained in the three stories, according to the general plan of the building, fourteen base- ment rooms are added in the rear of each wing, proper economy in building having required these, owing to location. Ther-e are four hundred and ninety-eight compartments in all, divided as follows: dining rooms, recreation rooms, bath rooms, sculleries and water closets, 56.
PatiP.nts and attendants rooms, 442. Four hundred and fifty patients can be accommodated in this building without overcrowding. The building is fully completed, except that heating apparatus, water and gas connections, pipes, and fixtures, and necessary sewers are required. This building is plain and without ornamentation and of most substantial character, well arranged, and in the opinion of your Committee admirably adapted to the purpose for which it is intended, being in its arrangement an improvement upon any of the buildings previously erected. The construction was under contract with Messrs. McGinty and Eaves, who undertook the entire brick and wood work, including doors, sashes, etc., for the sum of $61,997.58; this contract not including grading and preparation of ground, which was done by day labor under the direction of the Trustees, at an expense of $1,447.22. As originally intended the upper stories were not to be plastered, but the Trustees subsequently determined to plaster the upper story of the certer building, which was done at a cost of $88.25. This cost of the basement rooms, added as stated, was $250.00 per room, making $7,000. We find that the Trustees were unable to have this building constructed within the appropriation originally

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made, owing to the increased cost of labor and material between the time of the appropriation and the time of letting out the work and to the changes to the original plan, and especially made necessary by the conformation of the ground. No provisions were made _in the appropriation for the sewerage, division walls, heating apparatus, water and gas supply, kitchen and kitchen apparatus and utensils, bath tubs and sundry other necessary fixtures. "\Ve find there will be required to put the building in condition for occupancy, not including furniture, the sum of $27,873.33, which sum we recommend to be appropriated for such purposes. ~econd--

NEW OONVALES CENT BUILDING.
It is contemplat!>d to erect two of these buildings, one for female and the other for male patients. The one for females is now in course of construction, the other is under contract conditionally upon sufficient appropriation being made for that purpose.
The building now under way consist!'! of a center building fifty by forty feP.t, three stories high, containing twelve rooms with kitchen, one store room and water closet in basement, a main building, also three stories, 244 by 38 feet, containing :

Day rooms, 20 by 26 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dining rooms, 49 by 24 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Boys rooms, 18 by 14 feet. ............................ 4 Patients' and attendants' room, 10 by 12 feet ....... 72
Corridor through the centre of the building, 242 by 10.
The other building is to be a counterpart in all respects of this one. Each will accommodate one hundred patients. These buildings are so located, and will be so constructed that wings can be added as increased accommodations are required. The building


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will be nearest to the city of Milledgeville, and will be handsomely constructed of brick, finished with artificial stone. Though called convalescent buildings, they are not intended entirely for that class, but will also be used for such patients as are quiet and well behaved, and those that have long, lucid intervals.
The whole amount appropriated for these buildings by Act of 1881 was $67,867. It was originally intended that these buildings should be two stories high, and the appropriation was made with a view to this, but upon a more thorough examination the Trustees decided it more economical to add another story, and in this view the committee concur. The extra cost caused by this addition is 812,200; for additional cost for grading and for enclosures, $6,780 ; for two brick kitchens with scullery and store room, $4,388; for heating apparatus, $6,706; water closets, and bath tubs, sinks, water and gas pipes, $3,773, making in all $83,847, as the sum necessary to be appropriated for furnishing these buildings and putt~ng them in condition for occupancy, not including furniture.

3D-NEW HOSPITAL BUILDING.
This is located about one-half mile from main building, and, being protected by forest growth, at sufficient distance to insure safety in case of epidemic. It is of brick, two stories high. The main building is one hundred and fifty feet front and thirty-one feet deep, having a centre building sixteen feet square to be used as the office, through which is the main entrance to the Hospital. Upon this is a tower in which a water tank can be placed if needed. There are two dining-rooms, one for each story, in the rear of the centre building, each fourteen by twenty-four feet, and also all the necessary compartments. The lower floor is divided into small rooms; the upper into four large rooms. A solid dividing wall runs through the

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centre for the purpose of separating the sexes, and there is no communication between the two divisions Pxcept through the office. V\Then not required for hospital use, as would be necessary in case of epidemic, this building can be used for a harmless class of patients, and will accommodate sixty of them. For the purpose of erecting this building, the appropriation under Act of 1880 and 1881 was $9,364. The contract price was $8,5!32. The original plan was deviated from to some extent to bring the cost within the appropriation. By the estimate of the Engineer of the Asylum we find that the amount necessary for water supply is $1,256.56, and the estimate of the architect for brick kitchen, with store-rooms and sculleries, $900; grading and sewerage, $600, and $1,500, making $2,726.50, less balance of appropriation unexpended, $812, which leaves $1,914.50 as the balance necessary to be appropriated for the completion of this building.
4TH-AJ\fUSE:IrENT HALT,.

No work has been done upon this building as yet, owing to the greater urgency for the construction of the other buildings. vVe fully recognize, however, that there should be something of this kind as early as practicable, not only for the purpose of alleviating as far as possible the condition of those patients who may be incurable, but as a valuable agency in carrying out the curative treatment of the asylum anything
which serves to occupy the minds of the patients, and
cause their thoughts to be diverted from their own condition, being highly beneficial for this purpose ; we therefore recommend the appropriation of the additional amount asked for this purpose, to-wit: the sum of $1,882.
NEW GA.S WOHKS.

An estimate of the engine for new gas works was
submitted to us, the amount required therefore being

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$12,385.70. "\V"e recommend the erection of these works for the following reasons :

1st. It is absolutely necessary either to construct new works or to spend a considerable amount in the repair of the old ones, and the old ones repaired would last only a short time and their use for such time would not compensate for the money so spent.
2d. The works, as at present located, are within twenty five feet of the reservoir which furnishes the water supply, upon which it would be necessary to depend in case of fire, and should an explosion occur at the gas works the whole arrangements for the extinguishment of fire would be greatly endangered and perhaps rendered useless.
3d. The present works are only suitable for making gas from wood. The supply of lightwood in the vicinity of the Asylum is constantly being reduced, and longer distances have to be traversed to obtain it, and in a very few years the supply available at all will be exhausted. On the oth--r hand, by reasons of increased facilities for transportation coal is becoming cheaper, and if it would not already be more economical to make thfl gas supply from coal it certainly will be so by the time these new works could be finished and ready for use.
The appropriation for this purpose was not asked by the Trustees. but is recommended for the reasons above given.
FURNITURE.

The estimated cost of furniture for all the new buildings is $15,000. 'l'his estimate was carefully made by the steward and submitted to the Committee, and we are satisfied that it is reasonable, and therefore recommend its appropriation.
A consolidated statement of amounts, recommended by the Committee, is as follows:

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For new building for colored patients ...... $27,873 33 For new hospital.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . 1,914 50 For new convalescent buildings ........... 33,847 00 For new amusement hall.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,882 00 For new furniture for all buildings. . . . . . . . 15,000 00 For new gas works ........................ 12,3"58 70

Total ................................. $92,875 53
As a sufficient reason why all these additions are required, the Committee would call attention to the fact that although the asylum was already, as heretofore stated, overcrowded, the number of patients of all classes was incrPased from 979 on October 1st, 1882, to 1,072 on July 21st, 1883, patients having been re ceived who could not be properly accommodated, in order to relieve them from the worse fate of remaining in the jails of their counties. Of these, however, only those were received whose cases were recent and probably curable, and on the last named date there were on record at the asylum 316 applications for admission, for persons who had been legally declared entitled to admission. We desire further to say that we have recommended no appropriation without having carefully examined into its necessity and the reasons therefor. Having fully satisfied ourselves that such necessity exists, we therefore recommend that the bill now pending be amended, so that the amount appropriated will conform to these recommendations.
MEDICAL DEPART~IENT.
We regretted to find that there was a want of harmony and concert of action necessary to the well being and good management of the Asylum between the First Assistant Physician on the one part, and the Superintendent and other officers and the Trustees on the other. From all the evidence that was submitted to ns, we are of the opinion that the principal blame

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for this state of a:ft'airs rests upon the First Assistant Physician, but unqer the circumstances we think the Trustees have not performed the full measure of their duty in this matter; for though they did not re-elect him at their last election of officers, but only continued him temporarily in office, and have since our visit filled his -place by the election of another officer, we think earlier action should have been taken. It is but just, however, to say that neither the Trustees nor the Superintendent had ever obtained, nor could they, perhaps, have obtained as much information upon
tbi(matter as was communicated to the Committee. The other members of the medical staff we found to be capable, efficient an.d faithful in the performance of their duties. Especially is this true of Dr. Powell, the Superintendent and Principal Physician.

ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT.
Your committee made a full and careful examination of this department in all of its branches, going through the various shops and taking an account of the items of machinery, tools, etc., and making comparisons with the statement attached to the report of Trustees. This statement was found to be substantially correct. All the machinery connecte<i with the Asylum is kept in thorough order and repair. The shop for iron and wood work are well supplied with tools and imple ments, so that all repairs can be done upon the ground. Much inconvenience and expen~:~e is thereby saved. The officer in charge of this department is highly skilled and merits praise for its efficiency.
.APOTHECARIES' DEP.ARTMENT.
This department contains all the medicine and apparatus for the -preparation of medicines usually found in a first-class drug store, and every thing is selectP.d with care and of the best quality, and is procured from re-

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liable houses at wholesale prices. Great care and skill are used in the compounding of. medicines, and the management of this jepartment reflects credit upon the apothecary.
l<'.ARl\1 AND GARDEN.

We believe that these two adjuncts of the Asylum are more than self-supporting, and that the latter, especially, in furnishing a supply of v~getables for the use of the patients, is indispensable. We think that a sufficient additional number of cows should be kept at the Asylum to furnish the amount of milk neces sary to be used ; believing that it can be so furnished at a lower rate than by purchase at the prices which prevail in the neighborhood.

EXPENSES OF MAIN1'ENANOE, hTO.
It will be seen by the report of the Trustees that the expenses of carrying on the Asylum for the year ending September 30th, 1882, were at the rate of 38-i cents per capita per diem. But deducting from this the amount of extraordinary repairs, etc., during that year, and the goods on hand in the Steward's, Apothecaries' and other departments, it is reduced to a little over 35 cents. It must be borne in mind that this includes salaries of officers, and wages of employes and laborers, clothing, subsistence, fuel, transportation, ordinary repairs, medicines and all other current expenses. vVe think that this low amount pe1 capita, less than the average amount paid for dieting alone for prisoners in the jails of this State, shows conclusively that careful economy is exercised in the mana.gement of this Institution.

CONDITION .AND TREATliiENT OF PATIENTS.
We find that the inmates of the Asylum are in every respect carefully and humanely treated ; that they are subjected to no more restraint of any kind than is re-

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quisite for their own safety and that of others. The almost entire absence of any refining and restraining apparatus, and the fact that no use is made of narcotics, except strictly as medicines, is particularly commendable ; that their food, while plain, is wholesome and substantial, and well prepared ; that proper medical treatment and nursing is received by those who need it, and that they are made as comfortable as the crowded state of the Institution permits. We commend especially the neatness and cleanliness which exists throughout the whole.

BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, ETC.
In the Superintendent's office is kept a general letter book, in which all letters written are copied and preserved for future reference and use ; also a book of daily record of all patients admitted, showing from what county they were sent, and whenever a patient is discharged an entry is made showing date ofdischarge and the condition of the patient. A book of general index is also in the Superintendent's office, in which can be found the names of all patients admitted into the Asylum since its foundation. This index will show, by reference to "the book of daily record of patients," when any patient was received or discharged from the Asylum, and the county that sent them. A book of histories, numbered from one to seven inclusive, gives a detailed history of the case of every patient received. All deaths are recorded in this book, and a "county book" is kept with the counties alphabetically arranged, and the name of every patient in the Asylum from each county is recorded in this hook, the white and colored patients being recorded e;eparately. The original papers of commitment are preserved and kept in this office, each monthly commitment is neatly placed away in a package together. The papers of any patient's committal, from the foup.dation of the Asylum, can be found.

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All these books are neatly kept, and the thorough system aaopted by the Superintendent, Dr. 'f. 0. Powell, to preserve a complete record and history of all patients admitted into the Asylum, deserves the highest praise. The minutes of the Trustees are also recorded in a book and kept in the Superintendent's office, and from examination of this book we find that the Trustees, in letting out contracts for colored building, one hospital and two convalescent wards have failed to take any bond from the contractors to insure a faithful and prompt compliance with their contract. Instead of bond they retain fifteen per cent. (15 per cent.) ot the amount due on work already performed.
We find further, that the Trustees have voted and given extra compensation to some of the officers of the Asylum after their salaries were fixed and the services rendered. we do not ap-prove this practice of voting extra compensation, for the reason that we believe in fixing the salaries at reasonable and just amounts, in such sums as will secure good and efficient officers, and after the> salaries are fixed a~d parties selected to fill the offices, knowing the amount they are to receive for their services, we believe the Institution is entitled to their time for such compensation as was fixed at the time they entered upon the discharge of their duties. It also engenders a feeling of jealousy and discontent among the other employes, who feel that they have been equally as faithful in the discharge of duty and equally as. deserving of extra compensation.
We find that the bond of the Treasurer is only ten thousand dollars, when at times be has as much as twenty thousand dollars. Therefore we recommend that the bond be fixed at twenty thousand dollars.
We find that the officers and employes of the Institution have been allowed to purchase supplies from the Asylum at cost, adding only five per cent. In our opinion, five per cent. to the wholesale cost will not
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be sufficient to cover the cost for waste and time consumed in retailing. Mr. John Hammond, the steward, whose duty it is to purchase supplies and distribute the same, shares with us in this opinion, and if this custom of allowing officers and employes to buy from the Institution is continued, we would suggest that ten per cent. be added to the cost of all articles bought by them from the Asylum.
In the Steward's office we found everything in perfect order, and the very best system in operation for the management of this department of the Institution. The greatest care is observed in the purchase of all supplies for the Asylum, and the closest and strictest business-like methods adopted and practiced by Mr. John Hammond, Stewart, in conducting this important part of the Institution, certainly deserves the very highest praise. We found vouchers, properly numbered, for every dollar paid out by the Stewart for the maintainance of the Institution, after a careful examination into all the disbursements and moneys paid out (as per vouchers on file in the Steward's office) to all parties and the amount of funds appropriated by the State, together with money derived from all other sources.
We find the following statement to be correct:

JOHN H.AMMOND, Steward :
DR. 1881.
Oct. 1st, To balance brought forward from last report ............................ $ 1, 682 92
Amount collected from all other resources. 289 06 Oct. 1st, 1881, to Sept. 30th, 1882, cash
drawn from State ~reasurer .............. 131,338 70

$132,358 68 38

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CRS.
Oct. 1st, 1881, to Sept. 30th, 1882, by cash paid out, as per vouchers on file in Steward's office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132,744 56
By cash on hand with Asylum Treasurer. 614 12

$133,358 68
For the years 1882 and 1883, we carried our investigation only to April 30, 188X, and submit the following statement as correct :
JOHN HAMMOND, Steward: DR.
1882. Oct. 1st, to cash balance from last report ... $ 614 12 Oct. 1st, 1882, to April 30th, 1883, to cash
drawn from State Treasurer to April30, 1883..................................... 79,365 03
$79,979 15 CR. Oct. 1st, 1882, to April 30th, 1883, by cash paid out as per vouchers on file in Steward's office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,248 9.2 April 30th, 1883, by cash on hand with Asylum Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 730 23
$79,979 15
We find in the Steward's office one voucher for $2,000, amount paid for thirty acres of land adjoining Asylum, which purchase was made by order of the Board of Trustees. We find a voucher for ~\300, amount paid for two billiard tables; this sum was paid out under head of "extraordinary repairs." We are of the opinion that if it is necessary to buy billiard tables for the amusement of the patients it would be better policy to have the Legislature to ~ake a special appropriation, rather than buy them under the head

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of ''extraordinary repairs.'' From examination of the pay rolls for the officers, attendants and laborers of the Institution, while we are satisfied that there are none but what are amply paid for their services, we are satisfied some are paid too much. Upon examination of the books of Mr. Thomas T. Windsor, Treasurer, we find his cash account correctly kept for the year beginning October 1st, 1881, and ending September 30th, 1882, showing balance on hand of $629.31, which amount J:>alances with the Steward's books, and every dollar that was received by him as Treasury was accounted for by cancelled checks for all amoants paid out. We also examined the Treasurer's account for the year beginning October 1st, lt:i82, and after carrying forward the balance from last report, $629.21, and charging him up to amount drawn from State Treasury out of special fund to cash from the general fund, and after crediting him with all the checks drawn on both funds from the State Treasury, we find there is a balance of special and general fund in his hands on May lOth, 1883, of $2,989.51. The books of the Treasury are neatly and accurately kept, showing the utmost care in balancing up his cost account monthly.
From the close and thorough examination of the books of the Steward and Treasurer we are satisfied that all money appropriated to the general fund for the maintainance of the Asylum, and the money appropriated to the special fund for the enlargement of the Asylum buildings, is honestly paid out by proper
authority and upon proper vouchers, reflecting great credit and praise on Mr. John Hammond, Steward, and Thomas T. Windsor, Treasurer. Both of these officers have been honest and faithful in the discharge of their duties.
Before closing this report we must express our highest satisfaction of Fleming G. Grieve for his efficiency as Secretary, and the unbounded interest he takes in

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all matters pertaining to the Institution, is worthy of the highest commendation. His system of book-keeping and remarkable regularity in his duties deserve great praise.
We recommend that the Trustees inquire into and report to the next session of the General Assembly upon the feasibility of building and maintaining a branch railroad, or tram-road, to some accessible point on the line of the Central railroad. We advise this for the reason: since the Asylum has grown to such large proportions expenses for fuel and transportation is becoming enormous. The Institution is some three miles from the depot ; all wood for fuel has to be hauled some three or four miles, which now costs for hauling above $1.75 per cord, the Asylum teams being entirely insufficient to do all the hauling and transportation. Roads are bad in winter, and it may be almost impossible hereafter to supply the Institution with wood sufficient for its various demands, and from necessity coal for fuel will have to take the place of wood. Besides, if a branch railroad can be built, or tram-road, and maintained at reasonable expense, coal for fuel will be m,uch cheaper than wood. Besides, the item of fuel to be hauled over this long distance over bad roads, large quantities of meal, flour, bacon, coffee, sugar, supplies, clothing, etc., have to be transported by wagons, which could all be dispensed with by establishing a depot at the Asylum. We find the sum of $5,150.00 is paid out annually for the transportation of fuel, provisions, etc. The inmates in the Asylum are increasing so fast every year that this expense is growing in like proportion as each year passes. In making our investigation and ascertaining these facts every courtesy was shown us by the Steward, Treasurer, Secretary and Superintendent, who were always prompt in furnishing the information wanted. While we have differed with the Trustees in relation to some matters in the management of the Asylum, as

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detailed in this report, it is but our duty as well as our pleasure to say that these were but matters of judgment, and that in all respects the affairs of this Institution are honestly managAd, and with a view to the best interest of the State. Especially is thA President of the Board, Hon. L. N. Whittle, devoted and faithful in the performance of the arduous and responsible duties which devolve upon him.
Taken as a whole, we believe that this Institution, which has justly been called Georgia's greatest charity, may well be looked upon with pride by every citizen of the State.
Respectfully submitted,
G. W. GusToN, Chairman. 0. H. PAULL, R. 0. Yow,
Committee from the Senate.
MARK JoHNSoN, Jr., Chairman. R. C. HUMBER, T. C. CRENSHAW,
w. M. HAWKES,
JAMES MeWHORTER, Committee from the House.

On motionor Mr. Hawkes five hundred copies of the report of the Joint Committee on the Lunatic Asylum were ordered printed.
On motion of Mr. Hulsey the special order was displaced for the purpose of acting on Senate amendments to House bills.
The Honse concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon by submitting to the voters of said city the question of erecting a market house therein, and increasing the city debt for that purpose, to provide for the issue of bonds therefor, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb county.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon so as to confer additional powers upon the Mayor and Council of said city in rE>gard to laying and collecting licenses and taxes therein, and to establish and locate a market for said city, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Atlantic and Great Western Canal Company.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to make Waynesboro a city, and for other purposes.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to confer upon Ordinaries and County Commissioners jurisdiction to alter private ways.
Also, .a bill to amend section 4214. of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to repeal section 233 of the Code of J882. Also, a bill to make Sterns' United States Calendar competent evidence as to dates in the courts of this State. Also, a bill to equalize the fees of Solicitor Generals in this State.

Also, the following bills which we recommend do pass as amended, to wit:

A bill to provide for an appeal from a travers jury

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to a special jury in all cases at common law and in equity .
.Also, a bill to provide for the distribution of fines and forfeitures in criminal cases transferred from the Superior Courts to other courts in this State.
.Also, a bill to provide a more correct mlde for taking the enumeration of the school population.
.Also, a bill to amend section 2237 of the Code of Georgia .
.Also, a bill to facilitate the forfeiture of Penal Bonds in this State.
.Also, a bill to repeal section 4512 of the Code of 1882 .

.Also, the following bill which they recommend do

pass by substitute, to-wit:



.A bill to amend section 2484 of the Code of 1882.

.Also, the following bill which they recommend be referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

.A bill to make vVaynesboro a city. .Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

.A bill to prevent illegal voting in this State. Also, a bill to amend section 3910 (a) of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 267 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 1764 of the Code of 1882. A bill to authorize the Ordinaries to issue executions for fees due the officers of Courts of Ordinary. Also, a bill to amend section 2559 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 193 (a) of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 4386 of the Code of 1882.

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Also, a bill to elect Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the several counties by the qualified voters of their respective counties.
Respelltfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman,

Mr. Maddox, chairman Committee on Local and Special bills, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special bills have had under consideration the following bills which they :find incapable of consolidation, to wit:

A bill to exempt the members of the Clinch Rifles Military Company from jury duty.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Gulf and Nol'th-western Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley. Also~ a bill to incorporate the Mechanics Savings Bank in the city of Atlanta, Fulton county. Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton county. Also, a bill to authorize the authorities of Chatham county to issue bonds to erect a new court house. Also, a bill to incorporate the Athens, Danielsville and Eastern Railroad. Also, a bill to submit to the voters of the city of Athens the question of public schools. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground in Cherokee county. Also, a bill to authorize the authorities of Chatham county to levy a special tax for educational purposes. Also, a bill to incorporate the Alice and Dublin Railroad Company. Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Floyd county.

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Also, a bill to amend the road laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Floyd.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.
Mr. Maddox, Chairman protem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speake?:
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolutions which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A resolution that this General Assembly adjourn sine die on the first day of September, proximo, at 12 o'clock, M.
Also, a resolution that two hundred (200) copies of each days Journal be printed for the use of the House.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman, protem.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they return and recommend that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of \V'rightsville in Johnson county.

Also, the following bill which they return with a recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend the Charter of the town of Louisville.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

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Mr. Shipp moved that the special order be displaced for the further purpose of taking up for a seqondreading House bill-
No. 827-To amend Section 1409 of the Code of 1882 in relation to who shall practice medicine, by adding the words "or bas, after attending one or more full terms at a regularly chartered Medical College, been in active practice since 1860."
The motion prevailed and the bill was read the second time.
On motion of Mr. Shipp the report of the Committee which was a<iverse to the passage of the bill was disagreed to.
The Rouse then resumed the consideration of a bill to amend Section 2050 and 2057 of the Code of 1882 concerning the rate of interest in this State, by striking from said Sections the word "eight" and inserting "twelve" in place thereof, and for other purposes, which bill had been read the third time, and was the unfinished business of yesterday.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. On motion of Mr. Rountree the morning session was extended to 1 o'clock, P. 11r. The first question was on agreeing to the report of the Committee which was favorable to the pa!'lsage of the bill. On agreeing to the report of the Committee Mr. Russell, of Clarke, called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

BartlEtt, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brinson, Brown,

Fuller, Gary, Gordon, Harris, Humber,

Moo!'e of Taliaferro, Pendleton, Pringle, Robbe, Shipp,

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Calvin, Davis, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Foster,

Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, McRae, McBride,

Simmons, Spence, Waldroop, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wright of Washington.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Hoge,

Alsabrook,

Hulsey,

A vary,

Hudson of Jackson,

'Awbry,

Jacoway,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jordan,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Johnson of Echols,

Bishop,

Johnson of Lee,

Bonner,

Jones of Bartow,

Brewster,

Julian,

Broyles,

Key,

Brooks,

Kimsey,

Burch,

Lott,

Camp,

Maddox,

Carroll,

Mason,

Cannon,

McKay,

Carithers,

!-IcCants,

Chancey

McCurry,

Crenshaw,

McKinney,

Crittenden,

McDonough,

Crumbley,

Mcintosh,

Courson,

McElvaney,

Cox,

McGregor,

Daniel,

Me Whorter,

Dawson,

Middlebrooks,

Deaton,

Mitchell,

DeLacy, Drewry,

Moore of Hancock, Morrow,

Everett,

Murray,

Fite,

Park,

Foy,

Patten,.

Glisson,

Paulk of Coffee,

Griffin,

Payne,

Graham,

Peek,

Gray,

Ray of Coweta,

Griffith,

Ray of Crawford,

Hawkes,

Redding,

Head,

Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, .Robins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beck, Bush, Carter. Dart, Dews, Ford, Geer, Howell, Irwin, Jones of Elbert,

Jones of Twiggs, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Mobley, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins,

Rankin, Rice, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Stapleton, Sutton, Tucker, Watson, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 35. Nays 109. Not voting 28.
So a majority having voted in the negative, the report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was not agreed to.
Mr. Everett moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion prevailed.
Mr. Rountree offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Ron. Luuis F. Garrard, Speaker of the Honse of Representatives, bas met with a distressing and sore bereavement in the death of his promising, manly boy, Willie, thirteen years of age, after a long and painful illness, and his remains are to-day being conveyed to his home for final interment ; be it
Resolved by tke House of Representatives, That the profoundest sympathy of this body is tendered to the Ron. Louis F. Garrard and his stricken wife in the harrowing a:ffiiction they have suffered in the loss of their first born ; be it further
Resolved, That it is within the knowledge and admiration of this House that the gifted young Speaker has, during the protracted sickness of his son, after successive night8 of wearisome watching over the beloved sufferer day after day, under his strong sense of public duty, discharged with untiring attention and

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perfect capacity the important duties of his position. Resolved furthe'l, That an enrolled copy of these
resolutions be presented the Ron. Louis F. Garrard, and that in token of our feeling and respect, this House do now adjourn until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the resolutions were unani mously adopted by a rising vote.
Thereupon the Speaker pro tempore declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Ron. W. R. Rankin, Speaker pro tempore, and opened with prayer by the Rev. John C. Key, of the county of Jasper.
On calling the roll tlie following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson or 'Vebster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs,

Ray of Coweta., Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Rul!sell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield,

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Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, nawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,
Hawk~,
Harris,

Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCorry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvsney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle Rankin,

Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of WilkiDilon, Stallings, Stoddard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, \Vatson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Brook A, Carter, Calvin, Dart,
Dew~,

Ford, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Little, Owens,

Paulk of Berrien, Stapleton, Sutton, Young.

Present 161. Absent 14.

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Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, re-

ported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap-

proved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

On motion of Mr. Russell, of Decatur, the rules were suspended and the following bill was taken up and read the second time, to wit:

A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Decatur county to levy a tax of SE3Ven-tenths of one per cent. on the taxable property in said county to pay the outstanding indebtedness thereof.

Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and to take up the following bill and make the consideration of the same the special order for 'fuesday, August 28th, immediately after reading the Journal, to-wit:

House bill No. 417, to provide for correct assessment of property for taxation.
The motion prevailed.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee have had under consideration the following consolidated bill for House bills-Nos. 703, 692, 700, 708, 684, 691, 686, and 693~ which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in certain localities therein named.

Also, the following following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Spalding.

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Also the following bill which they recommend do

not pass, to- wit :

A bill to regulatd the sale of intoxicating liquors in the 155th District, G. M. of vVarren county.

The Committee report that proper publication has been made of the above local bills.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Hulsf:'y, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to relieve James J. Findley, Jas. A. Findley and James B. Gaston, securities on the bond of John Moore (col).
Also, a bill to submit the question of the abolition of the County Courts in the several counties in this State to the legal voters of each county.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the Committee on Wild Lands, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on "\Vild Lands have had under considerati0n the following bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide the manner of returning wild lands for taxation and the sale and redemption of such lands as are in default, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to allow non-resident owners of wild lands to return the same in the county of their residence, and repeal Section 874 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted, J. L. SwEAT, Chairman.

Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, sub mitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to protect the farming interests of Upson county in this State.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to wit:

A bill to abolish the office of Inspector of Fertilizers in this State.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.

Mr. Harris, chairman pro tem. of Committee on Rail . roads, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have considered the following bill which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the West End and Atlanta Railroad Company.

Also the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the manner of applying the Railroad Commissioners schedules of
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rates to Railroads under control of other Railroads, etc.
Respectfully submitted, N. E. HARRis, Chairman, pro tem.

Mr. Harris gave notice that there would be a minority raport made on the last bill above named.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which th&yrecommend do pass, to-wit:

.A bill to provide for contesting the election of Governor.

.Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :

.A bill to repeal Section 3974 (d) of the Code of 1882.
Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
.A bill to authorize the amendment of equitable pleading in common law cases as in equity causes in this State.
Also, a bill to make dealers in fertilizers warrant the same as merchantable.
Also, a bill to repeal Section 217 of the Code of 1882. 'Also, a bill to make the first term trial term for all suits in promissory notes and other unconditional contracts in writing in the Superior Courts of this State. .Also, a bill to authorize the Ordinaries to direct the making and changing of investments by executors, administrators, guardians, and trustees in this State. . Respectfully submitted.
M. P. REESE, Chairman.

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Mr. Wright. of Floyd, chairman pro tem. of the
Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

.A bill to supply a deficiency in the printing fund for the Railroad Commission, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to fix the salary of the Secretary of the Railroad Commission of the State of Georgia.
.Also, a bill to provide for thA payment of bond No. 349 for $500, issued the 1st day of July, 1852, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do not pass, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo authorize the State Librarian to ship the Code of
1882 to each Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in this State.

The committee also recommend that the introducers of the following bills be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

.A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to create State Depositories at .Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Rome, .Americus, .Albany, etc.
Also, a bill to require 'fax Collectors to pay all funds collected on account of the State in the State Treasury.
Respectful1y submitted. SEABORN WRIGHT, Chairman.

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On motion of Mr. James the rules were suspended and the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to- wit :

A resolutionFor the appointment of a committee of two from the
Senate and three from the House to examine the business of the General Assembly, and to report a day for early adjournment.

'The Speaker pro tem. announced the following committee on the part of the House : Messrs. James, Fuller and Zachry.
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up for a second reading a bill to prohibit the intermarriage of white persons with those of the Chinese or Mongolian race.
Mr. McBride moved to lay the motion to suspend the rules on the table.
The motion to table did not prevail. The motion to suspend the rules wa::; lost.
Mr. Foster, chairman of the Special Joint Committee to visit the institution for the Deaf and Dumb, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
We, the special committee appointed by the General Assembly in pursuance of a joint resoluti0n concurred in by the Senate and House to investigate the books of the several departments and financial condition of the institution for the Deaf and Dumb, ask to submit the following report, to-wit:

Your committee met at the Institution on :May 11, 1883, and was called to order by the chairman of the joint committee, and called upon S. C. Trout, treasurer, for the books and vouchers of his. department, which, after examination, were found to be correct, except in one instance, in which he paid a voucher

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for $20, for which he failed to give himself credit, and we recommend the Board of Trustees to reimburse him for the said amount. This examination included the time from March 1st, 1877, to May 16th, 1883. We find the amount received and on hand since October 1st, 1882, to May 16th, 1883, to be $17,606.22, and amount of expenditnres as per vouchers $12,022.07 for white department; the amount received for the colored department for the same time was $319.83, and paid out $74.47, leaving a balance of $5,829.51, $852.82 of which we found in hands of the treasurer, and a credit at Hargrove's Bank at Rome of $3,567.44, and at First National Bank at Rome of $1,409.25. These amounts make the books balance. vVe visited the banks in person and found his credits correct as above state. vVe find that one of the securities on his bond is dead. 'Ve recommend that the Board of Trustees require him to renew or strengthen his bond in terms of the law at once.
We next investigated the itemized accounts rendered to the Principal of the Institution, and approved by the chairman of the Board of the Executive Committee, upon which the vouchers were issued and found them correct. But we are compelled to state that in our judgment, based upon the itemized accounts above stated, that considerable indiscretion and some extravigance has been used in the purchase of supplies.
We find a bill of liquors bought by Mr. Echols, then of Atlanta, charged to the Institution, and approved by the Board of the Executive Committee to the amount of $22.88 for the Legislativfl committee for 1878. Said Echols, while a member of the Board of Tr:ustees, drew for the sum of $27 from the treasurer of the Institution to have a circular letter printed. We find, also, an account rendered in subsequently by H. H. Dickson, printer of Atlanta, for $7 for printing said circular letter, which was paid by the Board

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of Trustees, leaving the $27 drawn by Echols unaccounted for, and we recommend the Board of Trustees to require and compel him to make a showing for the same. Said Echols was, upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees, removed by the Governor, and is not now a member of said board. In view of the fact, in our opinion, that some of the purchases heretofore made by the principal having been injudiciously and unwisely made, your committPe recommend a law in conformity to the recommendation of the present standing committee for this Institution, viz: That notice be given in the Rome, Atlanta and Chattanooga papers for contracts to supply the Institution, and that the lowest responsible bid be accepted.
Your committee having spent some time in this investjgation at the Institution, feel compelled to state that the sala.ries paid to the teachers, in our opinion, too high for the work performed, and we recommend the following reductions: Principal from $1,500 and board for self and family to $1,250; first teacher from $1,000 to $600 ; second teacher from $900 to $600 ; third teacher from $450 to $400, and board for self and wife ; fourth teacher from $350 to $300, with board, making in all a reduction of $1,000; or, if the Board of Trustees think the reduction too great, we recommend the removal of such teachers as the Board of Trustees may think best to make that amount, as your committee think the teaching could be done as well after the reduction or removal as at present.
The committee called upon the principal to learn the number of pupils taught b'y each teacher, but were unable to obtain the desired information. According to our estimate there is an average of eight or nine to each teacher.
Your Committee feel that the State should be proud of her public institutions, and think she cannot bestow a greatez benefit upon the unfortunate class of people in these institutions than to provide ample means for

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their support, but we think the cost of sustaining the Deaf and Dumb too great. '\-Ve find, according to the books and reeords produced for.1882, the cost per capita is between 8280 and $300. We think with proper economy the amount could be red need, as this is greater than preceding years. In the Principals report to the General .Assembly we find the total number of pupils to be sixty; the average is much less, being according to the calculations of the Committee based upon information furnished by the Principal only fifty and twothirds.
We find an amount of $500 appropriated by a former Legislature for the purpose of buying a Stereoptican. which amount has been exceeded by twenty dollars. We deem the instrument entirely useless and recommend that no more expenditures be made for such purposes.
In view of maintaining the high moral standing of the Institution of the Dea.f and Dumb we recommend the "Boarl of Trustees secure the services of a physician, who is a married man of high moral reputation, to treat the inmates of said Institution.
We examined into the sanitary condition of the Institution and find it good.
'"P. having had under consideration the practicability of establishing a harness shop and a shop fer the manufacture and repair of wagons and buggies, with blacksmith shop attached, recommend that the Board of 'frustees take such action to erect the shops as they may see proper as early as practicable.
We proceeded to take an inventory of the property, both real and personal, belonging to the State at Cave Spring.
We find one hundred and thirty-two acres of land, bought at different purchases, with the improvements of the Institution, valued at $40,0GO. We also find that the titles of the above land is on record in the

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Clerk's office of the Superior Court of Floyd county at Rome.
Herewith attached will be found a schedule of the personal property.
.A.ll of which is respectfully submitted.

E. B. BusH, Com. on part of the Senate. W. G. FosTER, Chr'n. on part of the Rouse. LEWIS W. MOBLEY.

INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION J\I:AY 16TH, 1883.

White department-! horse, 9 head cattle, 20 head hogs, one cart, one wagon, 4 wheel barrows, 3 plow stocks, 3 lawn mowers, 11 double bedsteads and furniture, 20 matresses, 17 tables, 9 washstands, 2 cutting
tables, 13 bureaus, 4 book-cases, osewing machines,
5 ironing tables, ironing stove, 3 pair scales, 1 churn, 2 kitchen tables, 1 dish table, 4 secretaries, 1 :fire proof safe, 2 sofas, 2 paper racks, 11 heating stoves, 26 desks, 36 shoe brushes, 202 chairs, 43 single bedsteads and furniture, 48 matresses, 45 straw beds, 11 wardrobes, 9 dining tables, 1 clothes press, 1 stereoptican, 1 air pump, 1 globe, 1 set astronomical apparatus, 1 grove battery, 1 barometer, 2 safes, and 5 clocks.
Colored department-6 heating stoves, 37 chairs, 5 tables, 1 pair counter scales, 1 clock, 20 matresses, 1 cooking range and broiler, 4 bureaus, 1 wardrobe, 1 sewing machine, 2 washstands, 19 single beds and furniture, 1 wash kettle.
The report was, on motion of Mr. Foster, referred to the Committee on Finance.

The following bills were recommitted, to-wit :

No. 940-To protect the farming interests of Upson county.
Recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture.

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No. 939-To amend an act to establish the office of County Treasurer of Twiggs county.
Recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

By consent of the House the following bills were withdrawn by Mr. Drury, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act creating State Depositories. Also, a bill to require Tax Collectors to pay all funds collected on account of the State into the State Treasury.

The House then proceeded with the consideration of the special order for to-day, which was
A resolution authorizing George Mattlingly to institute suit against the State for the recovery of twenty-two bonds, aggregating eleven thousand dollars issued February 1st, 1861.
The resolution was read. The minority report from the Committee on General Judiciary adverse to the passage of the rPsolution was also read. Mr. Maddox moved the adoption of the minority report. Mr. Watts offered a substitute for the whole, referring the matter to the Attorney General, with instruction to investigate the claim and report his opinion, together with the testimony, to the Governor, to be by him laid before the next General Assembly. Mr. Irwin called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. On motion of Mr. Reese the morning session was extended until the pending business was disposed of. The first question was on the substitute offered by by Mr. Watts. The substitute was not adopted. The question then recurred on the passage of the original resolution.

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On which Mr. Crenshaw called for the yeas and nays. 'fhe call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Bishop, Brinson, DeLacy, DuPree, Falligant, Gary, Hoge, Hulsey, Irwin,

Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, McDonough, Mcintosh, Redding, Rountree, Russell of Decatur,

Shipp, Silman, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd. Zachry,

'fhose voting; in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson,

Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Harris, Head, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor,

Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sin4uefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson StallingR, Studdard, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts,



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Drewry, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham,

l\1cWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock,. Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, 1\lurray, Osborn, Park, Patten,

Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, 'Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington,

Those not voting are 1\fessrs.-

Beck, Brooks, Carter, Calvin, Dart, Deaton, Dews, Ford, Hawkes,

Howell, Jones of TwiggR, Lewis, Little, Logue, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins,

Rankin, Sutton, Stapleton, Teasley, Tucker, Watson, Wilson of Mcintosh, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 30. Nays 117. Not voting 27.

So a majority having voted in the negathe the resolution was lost.
Mr. Gary, chairman of the Committee on the state of the Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the state of the Republic have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to establish the State line between Georgia and North Carolina, so far as the same is the line betwePn Rabun county, in Georgia, and 1\facon county, in North Carolina, and to provide for the survey of the same.

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Also, the following resolution which they recommend do pass as amended,. to-wit:

A resolutionRecommending the establishment of a postal tele-
graph system by the United States Government.

Also, the following resolution which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionInstructing our Senators and reqnesting our Repre-
sentatives in the Congress of the United States to secure appropriations to improve the navigation of the Savannah river at and below the city of Augusta.
Respectfully submitted, '\V11r. T. GARY, Chairman.

Mr. Geer, chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:

The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have bad under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1577 of the Code of 1882.

Respectfully submitted.

GEER, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr_Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which~they return and recommend that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines.

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Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act incorporating West End.

Also, the following following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of .Monroe) in Walton county.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, in behalf of the following members from the Committee on Wild Lands submitted the following minority report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on vVild Lands have bad under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to allow non-resident owners of wild lands to return the same for taxation in the county of their residence, which they reported back with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
The undersigned members of the Committee on Wild Lands respectfully disagree with the report of the majority, and believing that the law as it now stands works a great hardship to a large class of our citizens, and in Jllany cases causes a large expense to be added to their taxes in the way of postage and other ex-penses, besides endangering their title to their lands and encouraging the forging of titles to wild lands,

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they dissent and offer as a substitute for the report of the majority the recommendation that said bill do pass.
R. B. RussELL, of Clarke. W. H. HEAD, of Munroe. J. P. HuDSON, of Jackson. C. C. BROYLES, of Whitfield. R. F. C. SliiiTH, of Bryan. JESSE BREWER, of Liberty. .

Mr. Hulsey moved that when the House adjourns it will adjourn to meet again at nine o'clock to-morrow morning.
The motion was agreed to.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Chancy, Smith of Bryan, Brooks and Tucker, and to the Messenger, Mr. J. R. Smith.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker protem. declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock
to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Thursday, August 23, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Hon. vV. R. Rankin, Speaker protempore, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber,

Rankin, Hay of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese,

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Barksdale of Wilkes, Hudson of Jackson,

Bartlett,

Hudson o{ W"ebster,

Beauchamp,

Irwin,

Bishop,

James,

Bonner,

Jacoway,

Brewer,

Jenkins,

Brewster,

Jordan,

Brinson,

Johnston,

Broyles,

Johnson of Echols,

Brown,

Johnson of Lee,

Burch,

Jones of Bartow,

Bush,

Jones of DeKalb,

Camp,

Jones of Elbert, o

Carroll,

Jones of Twiggs,

Cannon,

Julian,

Carithers,

Key,

Crenshaw,

Kimsey,

Crittenden,

Lofton,

Crumbley,

Lott,

Courson,

Maddox,

Cox,

Mason,

Dart,

McRae,

Davis,

McKay,

Daniel,

McCants,

nawson,

McBride,

Deaton,

McCurry,

Dem,

McKinney,

DeLacy,

McDonough,

Drewry,

Mcintosh,

DuPree,

McElvsney,

Eason,

McGregor,

Everett,

McWhorter,

Falligant,

Middlebrooks,

Fite,

Mitchell,

Flynt,

Mobley,

Foster,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Foy,

Morrow,

Fuller,

Murray,

Gary,

Park,

Geer,

Patten,

Glisson,

Paulk of Coffee,

Griffin,

Payne,

Graham,

Peek,

Gray,

Pendleton,

Gordon,

Perkins,

Griffith,

Pringle

Hawks,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe; Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stoddard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, \Vilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, 'Vitcher, Whatley, Wolfe, wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Zachry, Mr.. Speaker.

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Those absent are Messrs.-

Beck, BrookR, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Ford,

Lewis, Little, Logue, Moore of Hancock, Osborn, Owens,

Paulk of Berrien, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, vVatson, Young.

Present 157. Absent 18.

.Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal 'Of yesterday examined and ap-
proved. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Russell, of Decatur, movP-d to suspend the rules
for the purpose of taking up, having 1ead the third time and put upon its passage-
A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Decatur county to levy a tax of seven-tenths of one per cent. to pay the outstanding indebtedness of said county.
The motion to suspend was referred to the Commit-
tee on Rules.

Mr. Watts offered the following resolution which was read and agreed to, to- wit :

Resolved, That House resolution No. 61 be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Property and committed to the Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. Maddox, Chairman protem. of the Committee ou Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolutions which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A Resolution-Limiting debate in the House to fifteen minutes. Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman.

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On motion of Mr. Maddox the rules were suspended and the resolution just reported hack was taken up and read and agreed to.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under c.onsideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2003 (a) of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to repeal an act to regulate the practice in equity cases referred to Masters in Chancery. Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Gilmer and Fannin counties in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit.

Also, the following bills which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to give the Governor the appointing power of the Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts and Solicitor Generals in this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 4097 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bill which they recommend be referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:

A bill to pay Election Superintendents in the county of Quitman.

Also, the following bills which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

To define what shall be the reckless running of engines in this State.
Also, a bill to punish illegal voting at primary elections in this State.
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Also, a bill to amend section 4157 of the Code of ,1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 4157 (c) of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do

not pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the punishment of convicts in

the county chain gangs.

Also a bill to make binding certain contracts be-

tween landlords and tenants.



Also, a bill to prescribe the method of docketing all

civil causes involving issues of fact in the Superior

Courts.

.Also, a bill to amend section 267 of the Code of

1882.

Also, a bill to amend section 1955 of the Code of

1882.

Also, a bill to amend section 193 (a) of the Code of

1882.

Also, a bill to fix the fees of Ordinaries in questions

of lunacy.

Also, a bill to amend section :3700 of the Code of

1882.

Also, a bill to enable owners of real estate to pledge

the same as security for debt.

Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4157 (c) of the Code of 1882. Respectfully submitted.
M. P. REESE, Chairman.
The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker : I am directed by His Excellency the Gove.rnor to

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deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing, and return thereto House Resolution No. 1151 without his approval.
On motion of Mr. Rountree the message just received from His Excellency the Governor was taken up and read, as was as follows :

EXEOUTIYE DEPA RT:l\IE~T,
Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 22, 1883.
To the House of Representatives :
I herewith return to the Reuse the accompanying resolution "authorizing the Joint Committee of Penitentiary to employ a Stenographer, and to provide for the payment of the expenses of said Committee" without my signature.
Whilst approving the object of the resolution, I cannot sign it in its present shape. Section 193 of the Code provides that "all resolutions which may grant money out of the contingent or any other fund shall be treated in all respects in the introduction and form of proceeding on them, in a similar manner with bills; they shall originate in the House of Representatives and shall receive three readings previous to their being passed.''
The resolution returned seeks to appropriate money out of the contingent fund, but did not receive three readings in either Hous!.'. Had the resolution provided for the employment of a Stenographer only I would have promptly approved it, and his compensation could have been provided for in some other form.
As the contingent fund is small and heavily taxed with other claims, I would respectfully suggest that whatever provision may be made for the payment of a Stenographer it should come out of some other fund.
HENRY D. McDANIEL.

Mr. Wright, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on .l!"'inance submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do p!1>ss, to- wit :

A bill to provide for the payment of vV. A. Kelly
the reward offered for the arrest of Henry \V"illiams.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate a sum of money to repair the Executive Mansion and the Supreme Court room.
A bill to furnish the. office of each of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State with the Supreme Court Reports of this State and the United States.

The committee ~lso recommend that the following bill be referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to wit:

A bill to regulate the collectior.. of taxes, and make the laws for the collection thereof more efficient, etc.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:

To provide for an Assistant Librarian, fixing his salary, and prescribe the hours for keeping open the State Library.
Respectfully submitted, SltABORN WRIGHT, Chairman protem.

Mr. Harris, chairman of the Committee on Redistricting the State, on part of the House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker : The Committee ou Redistricting the State have had
under consideration the following bill, which they

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direct me to return to the Honse with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to apportion and divide the State of Georgia into ten Congressional Districts, etc.
The Committee while in session jointly with the Sen ate Committee on the same subject, availed themselves of the opportunity of inquiring into the various complaints concerning the majority report of this Committee heretofore made to this House. After giving a full opportunity t0 every one to be heard, and to submit in writing any ca.use of grievance existing, your Committee reached the following conclusions, which they recommPnd to the House for consideration :
1. The Com mittee think that it would be proper and just to transfer the county of Emanuel from the First District to the Tt>nth. They believe such change would tend to promote harmony in the latter District and conduce to the interest of the State.
2. They further recommend that the county of Quitman be transferred from the Third District to the Second District.
This change is also advisable from similar considerations to those mentioned above.
The Committee submit these suggestions informally for the consideration of the House. Though not strictly authorized to make them, they hope that the gravity ot' the subject under consideration and the great hazard of mistakP. and injury, even with the most careful consideration will justify this action.
Respectfully submitted. N. E. HARRIS, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
-'-Vr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the foHowing House resolution, to-wit:

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.A. resolutionAppointing a committee from the House and Senate
whose duty it shall be to procure the record of the Medical Board of the State and deposit them in the Archives department of this State.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit:

.A. bill to amend Section 4500 of the Code of 1882. Passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays 11.

The following message was recPived from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:

The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to- wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Morgantown in
the county of Fannin, to grant election powers and privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to a:nend an act approved July 19th, 1881, entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Laurens, to provide for the drawing of juries and the terms of service, and to lt>galize said juries.

Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Local and Special bills, submitted the following report, towit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special bills have bad under consideration the following:bms, to-wit:

.A. bill to prohibit the sale of liqnor in two miles of Pentecost Church in Jackson county.

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631

Also, a bill to prohibit the ~ale of liqnor in one half mile of Centf>r Church in Oglethorpe county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of liquor in one and one half miles of "\Vinterville Methodist Church in Oglethorpe connty.
Also, a bill to prohibit th< sale of liquor within certain distances of Bt->thany Church, Allen Fork Church, Mountain CrPek Church, of Jackson county. A.lso within two milPs of Jug Tavern Academy, situated in the counties of Jackson, \Valton and Gwinnett, which they find capable of consolidation, and. offer in lieu of said bills a consolidated bill which thoy recommend be read the fir!'lt time, and referred to its proper Committee.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman.
Mr. RedwinP, chairman of tlw Committee on Enrollment, submitted. the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The CommittPe on Enrollment report as duly enrollPd and. ready for tlw signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to wit:
Au act to amPnd an act to establish and define the corporate limits of the city of Griffin, in Spalding county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within the town of Grantville, in Coweta county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Temple, in the county of Carroll.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb county.
Also, an act to alter and amend an act to fix the fees of the sheriff or jailor of Stewart county.
Also, an act to amend the acts incorporating the town of Bar~esville, in Pike county.

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Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of

Macon.

Also, an act to amend the Atlantic and Great '\Vest-

ern Canal Company.

Also, an act to limit the power of Road Commis-

sioners' Courts to punish for contempt.

Also, :m act to incorporate the town of Ty-Ty, in

Worth county.



Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of

Macon, in Bibb county.

Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appoint a joint committee to procure the records
of the Medical Board of the State and place them in the archives of this State.
Also, a resolution to appropriate money to buy a portrait of Ron. Herschel V. Johnson.
Also, a resolution to pay members and those flntitled thereto mileage in coming to and returning from
the present adjourned session of the General Assembly. Also, a resolution to procure an.oil painting of the
Hon. A. H. Stephens.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Huls~:>y, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Ordinary and Treasurer of Baldwin county to issue county bonds for the purpose of retiring the old bonds of said county.
Also, a bill to authorize the Ordinary of Bald win county to submit to the voters of said county the

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. 633

question of issuing county bonds for the erection of four fire-proof county offices and a court house for said county, provided two-thirds of the voters cast their ballots in favor of said bonds.
Also, a bill to empower the Mayor and Council of the town of \Vaycross, -ware county, to levy a special ad valorem tax upon the property of said town for the purpose of boring an artesian well in said town.
Also, a bill to authorize the Road Commissioners of the county of Bald win to use the labor of certain convicts therein named in working public roads of said county.
Also, a bill to change an act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Fulton connty, and to provide for the election of the same by the voters of the county.
Also, a bill to make it legal for clerks of the Superior Courts in this State to re-record deed or mortgage or other instrument of record when such dt-ed record has been destroyed by fire or lost.
Also, a bill to punish trespass upon lands in all counties of this State where a stock law or "no fence" law is of force.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Jordan, chairman on the part of the House of the special joint committee to investigate and report the propriety of affording surgical and medical aid to certain inmates of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylum, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The committee on the part of the House to whom was referred the joint resolution to investigate and determine the propriety of affording surgical and medical aid to the inmates of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Academies of this State, or such of them as

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may be amenable to treatment, beg leave to submit the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on the part of the House to whom was refeaed the joint resolution to investigate and determine the propriety of affording surgical and medical aid to the inmates of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Academies of this State, or such of them as may be amenable to treatment, beg leave to submit the following report:

Your Committee have given the matter such consideration as the circumstances authorized. To that end they called before them the Superintendents of these two Institutions and such scientific aurists and occulists as were within their reach. The Committee is advised that about ten per cent. of the inmates of the Blind Asylum are amenable to treatment in some degree. In a few instances strong hopes arfl entertained of an entire relit'f from blindnPss, in others only partial relief can be expected, but sufficient to justify the discharge of the inmates from the Blind Asylum that they may be educated by sight.
Of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum your Committee cannot speak so encouragingly; while they are induced to hope that a number of deaf mutes may by proper treatment be enabled to hear and speak, the per cent. amenable to treatment is not so large as in the Blind Asylum.
It is true this move is but an experiment on the part of the State, but is well worthy of the benevolence of a great Commonwealth. Your Committee is advised that the actual expense of the treatment of each of the unfortunates will average about twenty-five dollars. This only includes board and lodging during treat ment, and is exclusive of surgical or medical treatment; this however your Committee is induced to be-

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lieve will be but nominal, only the actual personal expenses of the experts.
Your Committee recommend that the Trustees of these two Institutions select some expert and invite him at such times as they may deem best, to visit these Institutions and make a thorough examination of the inmates, and employ him to treat such of them as in his judgment are amenable to treatment, at the expense of the State.
They further recommend the passage of Honse bill No. 1004, which appropriates five hundred dollars to each of said Institutions for the purposes contemplated in said resolution.
Respeutfully submitted. J. T. JoRDAN, Chairman.

On motion of Mr.Jordan the foregoing report was referred to the Committee on Finance.

On motion of Mr. Reese Honse resolution No. 21 was recommitted to the Committee on General J ndiciary.
0
By unanimous vote of the House-yeas 91, nays 0the following bill was introduced, and by unanimous vote-yeas 98, nays 0-was read the first time and re. ferred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to- wit :

By Mr. HowellA bill to prohibit seining or catching fish in the Con-
nasauga river or its tributaries in the county of Murray, in any other way except by hook and line, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introclnced. read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-~it:

By Mr. Wilson, of CantdenA bill to authorize the Trustees of the Atlanta Uni-

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versity to establish a Branch College at Brunswick, in Glynn county.

The special order was then taken up. which was Senate bill to apportion and divide the State of Georgia into ten Congressional Districts.
The Senate bill was read the third time. The substitute proposed by Mr. \Vright of Washington, in behalf of the minority of the Committee was also read. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, offered a substitute for the whole, which was read. The substitute offered by Mr. Russell, of Clarke, was not adopted. Mr. Bishop called for the previous question on the substitute proposed by Mr. Wright, of \Vashington, in behalf of the minority. The call was sustained. The main question was put. On the adoption of the substitute proposed by the minority Mr. Gordon called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained.
0
Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bark~dale of Wilkes, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Brown,
Bush, Camp, Carroll, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry,

Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Howeii, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lott, Mason, McCurry, McGregor, McWhorter,

Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Russeii of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Sinquefield, Stallings, Studdard, Teasley, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Camden, 'Vitcher, Wolfe,

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63~

Fite, Flynt, Glisson, Griffin,

Moore of Hancock, .Moo::-e of Taliaferro, Park,

Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Bartlett, Bishop, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, J oned of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lofton, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney,
Mclnto~h,:
McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Payne, Pendleton, Redding, Redwine, Rice,

Ri<'h of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Shipp, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Vvinningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mclnt.osh, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beauchamp, Beck, Brooks, Carter. Calvin, Chancey Ford, Johnston,

Lewis, Little, Logue, McDonough, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek,

Rankin, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Watson, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Naye 86. Not voting 25.

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So a majority ha.vinb voted in the negative the substitute of the minority was not agreed to.
:Mr. Teasley offert>d a substitute which was rl'ad. And on which Mr. Spence called the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put. Mr. Teasley called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. The substitute offered by 1\fr. Teasley was lost. Mr. Watts moved to recommit the whole matter to the Committee on Rerlistricting the State. The motion to recommit was laid on the table. 1\fr. Barksdale, of Lincoln, moved to amend the Senate bill by transferring the county of Lincoln from the lOth to the 8th district. On the amendment .Mr. Crenshaw called for the previous question. The call was not sustained. Mr. McGregor offered the following resolution:
.A resolutionThat the majority report and all am~ndments there-
to be submitted to a new committee, to be composed of three from each Congressional District.
Mr. Atkinson moved to lay the resolution on the table.
On the motion to table Mr. McGregor called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Bishop, Brewster, Broyles, Burch,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Pendleton, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe,

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639

Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gray,

Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lott, McRae,
~IcKay,
McCants, McBride, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Short, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, \Valdroop, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

A1ary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bark~dale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Carroll, Crittenden, Cox, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Fite, Glisson, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lofton, Mason, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Park, Payne,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Russell of Clarke, Rus~ell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Sinquefield, Stallings, Studdard, Teasley, Thompson, \Valthall, \Vatts, Wilson of Camden Witcher, Wolfe, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Alsabrook, Beauchamp,

Lewis, Little,

Smith of Bryan Stapleton,

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Beck, Brooks, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Dart, Falligant, Ford, Hawks,

Logue, Maddox, McDonough, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Spengler,

Sutton, Tucker, Watson, 'Wilson of Greene, Wood, Wright of Floyd, wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 59. Nays 83. Not voting 33.

So a majority having voted in the affirmative the motion to lay upon the table the resolution to recommit prevailed.
:Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, moved to extend the time of the morning session until 1 o'clock.
The motion prevailed. Mr. Rountree, of Brooks, m.wed that when the House adjourns it do adjourn to meet again at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. 'fhe motion was withdrawn. 'fhe question then was on the amendment proposed by Mr. Barksdale, of Lincoln. Mr. Pendleton caUed for the previous question. The call was sustained. 'fhe main question was put. Mr. Reese called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Carroll, Crittenden, Courson,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson,
Jenkin~,
Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lofton,

Rice, Rountree, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings,

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Cox, Davis, Daniel, Drewry, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Harris, hoge,

Maddox, Mason, :McRae, McKay, McBride, McElvaney, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, 1\iorrow, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Reese,

Teasley, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of :Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, \Vitcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Gary, Glisson,

Graham, Griffith, Head, Howell, Hudson of 'Vebster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Lott, McCants, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Patten,

Paulk of Coffee, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beauchamp, Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Bush,
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Hul~ey,
Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Little, Logue, McKinney,

Pendleton, Rankin, Redwine, Russell of Decatur, Spengler, Smith of Bryan,

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Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Crumbley, Dart, Eason, Falligant, Ford, Hawkes,

McDonongh, McWhorter, Moore of Taliaferro, Oaborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek,

9tapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson, Watl!on, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 63. Nays 68. Not voting 44.

So a majority having votE>d in the negative the amendment o:ff~red by Mr. Barksdale, of Lincoln, was uot adopted.
Mr. Jenkins then moved to amend the Senate.bill by transferring the county of Putnam from the t:!th to the 6th district.
Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question on the amendment proposed.
The call was sustained. Mr. Humber called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained and the yeas and nays ordered. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Brinson, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Daniel, DuPree,
Yite,

Hawkes, Humber, Hudson of J ackaon, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lofton, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCurry,
ll(clntoSb,

Reese, Rice, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Sin-tuefi.eld, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wilder, Wilson df Greene,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

643

Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding,

Wilson of Sumter, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, wright of Washington, Zachry.

'fhose voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Gary, Graham,

Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echola, Johnson of Lee, Jones o! Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lott, McCants, McBride, 1-IcKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Patten,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Ray of Crawford Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Silman, Short, Simmons, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beauchamp, Beck, Brooks, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Dart,

Jordan, Lewis, Little, Logue, 1\lcDonougb, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens,

Redwine, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Watson,

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Falligant, Ford, Head, Hudson of Webster,

Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Rankin,

Whatley, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Nays 76~ Not voting 35.

A majority having voted in the negative the amendment proposed by Mr. Jenkins was not agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Middlebrooks the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P. M. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The special order for thE> afternoln session was the reading of local and special bills the third time.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of pub1ication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding, in this State, and to provide a punishment for violation of the same.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority,
yeas 92, nays O, to-wit :

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645

A bill to prohibit fishing on lots of land numbers 249, 231 and 2:33, the property of John A. Harrell, Jr.; also on lot of land number 248, the property of J. W. Sheldon; also lots of Janel numbE>rs 93, the propPrty of D. E. "Williams; also lc.t of land 97 and 1 L4, the property of L. T. Harrell; also on lo.ts of land numbers 94 and 95, the property of J. J. Harrell; also on lots of land numbers 263, 264 and 265, the property of W. J. Tripp; all of said lots of land bPing in the sixtet>nth district of Dodge county ; and also lot of land number 302 in the thirteenth district of Dodge county,
the property of John W. Flanders.

On motion of Mr. James all resolutions heretofore introduced in reference to final adjournment were re~ ferred to the Committee on Rules.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0, to- wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Chauncy in the county of Dodge, to confer certain powers and for other purposes.
The following bill was, by consent of the House,
withdrawn by Mr. Short:
No. 420-A bill to amend an act creating a .Board of Commissioners for Marion county.

The following bill was Tead the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exllibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by constitutional majority, yeas 96, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to provide for the appointment of a County

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Judge for the county of Mitchell, and to make applicable to said county the law contained in Chapter IV, Title V, and Part 1 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes therein named.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proof of publieation of notices required by law were exhibited and the bill passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 98, nays none, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled au act to change the place of holding legal sales in the county of Muscogee.

On motion of Mr. Harris the special order was suspended and the bill to apportion and divide the State into ten Congressional Districts, was taken up for further consideration.
Mr. Harris moved to amend the bill by transferring the county of Emanuel from the First to the Tenth Congressional District.
Also, to amend by transferring the county of Quit man from the Third to the Second District.

Upon the Senate bill and the amendments offered, Mr. Bishop called for the previous question.
The call was sustained. The main question was put. The first question was on the first amendment proposed, to-wit: The transfer of the county of Emanuel from the First Congressional District to the Tenth. Mr. Fite demanded the yeas and nays on the adoption of the amendment. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson,

Jacoway,

.A.wbry,

Jordan,

l3a.rksdale of Liacoht, Jones of Bartow,

Redwine, Robbe, Robertson,

THuRSDAY, AuGusT 00, 188S.

647

Barksdale of Wilkes, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Griffith, Harris, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Jones of DeKalb, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Patten, Paulk of CofFee, Payne, Pendleton, Pringle Ray of Coweta,

Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, WAldroop, Walthall, Wattft, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Whatley, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Crumbley, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Deaton,
Dew~,
DeLacy, Drewry, Everett, Falligant, Foy, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Gordon, Hawks, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Maddox, McKay, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley,

Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Park, Ray of Crawford, Redding,
Hee~e,
Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Studdard, Tate, Tucker, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Beauchamp, Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Dart, Dawson,

DuPree, Ford, Glisson,
Lewi~,
Little, McDonough, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Rankin,

Rice, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinaon, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson, Watson, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Nays 75. Not voting 26.

A majority having voted in the negative the amendment was not agreed to.

The question next was on the adoption of the second amendment proposed, to-wit:
Transferring Quitman county from the Third to the Second District.
On which Mr. Spence called for the yeas and nays. 'fhe call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden,

Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, .Robin9, Robertson, Rountree, Silman,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1883.

649

Crumbley, Courson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligaut, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell,

Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae,
~!cKay,
licCants, l\!cBride, McKinney, l\!clntosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, l\:Ioore of Hancock, Moo::-e of Taliaferro, :a-Iorrow, Murray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coftee, Payne, Pendleton, Perkins,

Simmon@, Spence, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Burch, Carroll, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Everett,

Fite, Griffith, Hudson of Jackson, James, Johnston, .Tohnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Joned of Twiggs, Logue, McCurry, Mobley, Rich of Paulding,

Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, StallingR, Teasley, Watts, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, 'Visdom, Witcher, Wolfe.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Avary, Beauchamp, Beck, Brooks, Camp, Oarter,

Ford, Glisson, Humber, Lewis, Little, McDonough, Middlebrook.,

Rankin, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton,

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Calvin, Chancey Dart, Dawson,

Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek,

Tate, Watson, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 107. Nays 35. Not voting 33.

So a majority having voted in the affirmative the amendment last proposed was agreed to.
The question then recurred on the passage of the Senate bill as amended.
The report of the Committee as amended was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Reese called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree,

Head, Hoge, Howell,
Hul~ey,
Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney,

Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1883.

651

Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Hawks, Harris,

Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

Winningharu, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley. Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Bark8dale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brown, Carroll, Cox, Daniel, Drewry, Fite, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Logue, Mason, McCurry, McGregor, McWhorter, Moor~ of Hancock, ;\foore of Taliaferro,

Park, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Reese, Russell of Clarke, Sinquefield, Studdard, Teasley, "\Vatts, "\Vilson of Greene, \Vilson of Camden, Witcher, vVolfe,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Beauchamp, Beck, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Dawson,

Ford, Glis8on,
Lewi~,
Little, McDonough, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Rankin,

Yeas 103. Nays 43. Not voting ~.

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Spengler, Smith of Bryan Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Watson, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

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J OURN.AL OF THE HoUSE.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Brinson, Zachry, wright of washington, l\IeDonough, Simmons, Avary, Walthall, Johnson of Lee, Wood, Irwin, Osborne, Thompson, Dawson, Jenkins, Ritch of vVayne.
Leave of absence was also granted the Special Committee to procure the records of the State .Medical Board.
On motion of Mr. Teasley the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

A TL.ANT.A, GEORGI .A, Friday, August 24, 1~83.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, AI~ abrook, AtkinRon, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hud~on of Jackson, Hudson of 'vVebster, Irwin, James, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Rusell of Decatur, Silman,

FRIDAY, AUGt"ST 24, 1883.

653

Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary,, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, 1\!Rddox, 1\:Iaeon, McRae, :McKay, :McCants, McBride, 1\IcCurry, McKinney, l\Iclntosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, )fobley, Moore of Hancock, :L\Ioore of Taliaferro, Morrow, 1\Iurray, Osborn, I'ark, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Those absent are Messrs.-

A vary, Brooks, Chancey, Dawson, Ford,
Present 161.

Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, McDonough, Owens, Paulk of Berrien,
Absent 14.

Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, bpengler, Smith of Wilkinson, StallingR, Stapleton, Studdard, Sulton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, 'Vilson of Greene, 'VilHan of Sumter, Wilson of )fclntosh, wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, 'Vood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry, . Mr. Speaker.
Shipp, Smith of Bryan, Watson, Wright of Washington.

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J OURNA.L OF TilE HoUSE.

Mr. Spengl~r, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yP-sterda.y examined and ap proved.

Mr. Barksdale, or Lincoln gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
Mr. Watts gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Harris gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Lofton gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. McGregor gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Senate refused to pass the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

A bill requiring Railroad Companies to return their property for taxation by counties in this State.

The following resolution has been agreed to in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit :

A resolution-Authorizing the Joint CommitteB on the Peniten-
tiary to employ a Stenographer, and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed the following House bill, with an amendment in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill requiring the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheAp, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description to keep the same from running at la?ge upon the lands of another in the counties of Greene, Hancock and Taliaferro in this State, and for other purposes, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 29, nays none.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1883.

655

Mr. Barksdale, of Lincoln, moved to reconsider so

much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the ac-

tion of the House in the passage of Senate bill to ap-

portion and dhide the State of Georgia into ten Con

gressional Districts

Mr. Bishop moved to lay the motion to reconsider

on the table.

The motion to table was lost.

Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question.

The call was sustained.

The main question was put-which was the motion

to reconsider.

.,

On that motion :Mr. Crenshaw called for the yeas and

nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, and on calling the

roll the vote was as follows :

These voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jordan,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Johnston,

Bartlett,

Jones of Elbert,

Brown,

Jones of Twiggs,

Carroll,

Key,

Cox,

Little,

Daniel,

Lofton,

DuPree,

Logue,

Fite,

Maddox,

Flynt,

Mason,

Griffin,

IcKay,

Gray,

A!cBride,

Gordon,

.l\Icintosh,

Griffith,

McGregor,

Howell,

l\IcWhorter,

Humber,

l\Ioore of Hancock,

Hudson of Jackson, l\Ioore of Taliaferro,

James,

1\Iorrow,

Jenkins,

Park, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Reese, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Teasley, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A.tlriuilon,

Geer, Graham, Hawkee,

Rich of Wayne, Robbe, &bbins,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, J3onnC>r, Brewer,
Brews~er,
Broyles, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Orittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewty, Eason, Everett, Falligaut, Foster, Fuller, Gary,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Hudson of 'Vebster, Jacoway, J ohnsou of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Kimsey, Lott, McRae, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, l\IcElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Cla.rke, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Stalling8, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Wa.ldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, wilson of Sumter, 'Vilson of ~Iclntosh, 'Wilson of Camden, 'Visdom, Withrow, Whatley, 'Vood, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Calvin, Chancey, Dart, Dawson, Ford,

Foy, Glisson, Hulsey, Irwin, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, McDonough, Osborn, Owens,

Yeas 55. Nays 90. Not voting 30.

Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Shipp, Smith of Bryan, Thompson, watson,
Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

So a majority having voted in the negative the motion to reconsider was lost.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1883.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

No. 633-A bill to pay Chas. P. McCalla for services rendered the State of Georgia.

The following resolution was introduced, agreed to by a three-fourths vote, to-wit:

d and

Resolved, That to-morrow's session be devoted to reading bills the second time that have been favorably reported by Committees.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman protem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to levy a specific tax on all persons engaged in the business of distilling whiskey, alcohol, or other spirituous or malt liquors out of corn, wheat, rye, barley, oats, millet, rice, or other grain, and on persons engaged in the sale of cards used for the purpose of play or games, and cartridges used for weapons usually worn concealed, and on all keepers of shooting galleries, for educational purposes, and to provide for collecting the same, which they report back with the recommendation that the introducer be allowed to withdraw it.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporation have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

A. bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Leeburg, in the county of Lee, &c.
The Committee also recommend that the following bills do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Clarksville Street Railway Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Abbeville in the county of Wilcox, &c.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to- wit :

A bill to authorize amendments at common law by adding new parties as in equity causes.
Also, a bill to alter and amend the garnishment laws of this State.
Also, a bill to amend the road laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Chattooga.
Also, a bill to provide for service in non-residents in
certain cases. Also, the following bills which they recommend do
pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to make the County School Commissioners of

this State inelligible to office.

.

Also, a bill to amend Section 3533 of the Code of

1882.

Also, the following bills which they recommend do

pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend Section 4151 of the Code of 1882.

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659

Also, the following bill which they recommend be referred to the Committee ~m Railroads, to-wit:
A bill to amend the Charter of the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company.
Also, the following bills which they recommend be witharawn, to-wit:

A bill to amend Section 2928 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend Section 3533 of the Code of 1882. Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to amend Section 3623 of the Code of 87R. Also, a bill to authorize the appointment of guardians ad libitum in certain divorce cases. Also, a bill to prohibit illegal voting in this State. Also, a bill to require partners to reveal the numbers of the firm and their residence. Also, a bill to extend the jurisdiction of the J usticell Courts in cities embracing more than one district. Also, a bill to impose a tax upon all tobacco peddlers. Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe when the statute of limitation shall begin to run against a creditor of an unrepre sented estate.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.
Mr. Maddox, Chairman protem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend be read the third time, to-wit:

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JOURNAL OF THE .HOURE.

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Decatur county to assess upon the taxable property in said county a tax of seven-tenths of one per centum per annum, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay off the outstanding indebtedness of said county in three years from the passage of this act, in addition to defraying the current expenses thereof, and to repeal conflicting laws.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman.

On recommendation of the Committee on Rules, and on motion of Mr. Russell, of Decatur, the rules were suspended and following bill was read the third time, 'the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 113, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize an1l empower the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur county to assess upon the taxable property in said county a tax of seven-tenths of one per centum per annum, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay off the outstanding indebtedness of said county in three years . from the passage of this act, in addition to defraying the current expenditures thereof, and to repeal conflicting laws.

On motion of Mr. Jordan the rules were suspended and the Senate amendments to the following House bill were concurred in, towit :

A bill to require owners of all horses, mules, cows, shet~p, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description to keep the same from running at la~ge upon the lands of another in the counties of Greene,
Hancock and Taliaferro in this State, and to define

FRIDAY, .AUGUST 24, 1883.

66:1.

the rights and liabilities of persons damaged, and the owners of stock.
The following resolution was read and referred to the Committee on Weights and MeasuTes, to-wit:
By Mr. DeLacy.A. resolution requiring Ordinaries to procure seals
. or stamps for taking weights and measures.
The following bill was on motion recommitted to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:

.A bill to amend the charter of the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company.
The following bills were recommitted as stated: .A bill to pay election superintendents of Quitman county. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. .Also, a bill to regulate the collection of taxes and make the laws for the collection thereof more uniform. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary. Mr. Studdard moved to take from the table and put upon its passageA bill to amend the stock law so far as relates to the county of Morgan. The motion was referred to the Committee on Rules. The regular order was the consideration of bills for a third reading. The following bill was laid one the table, to-wit:

.A bill to make more reliable contracts for service.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the ' Whole House-1\fr. Hoge in the Chair.
Mr. Hoge, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:

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A resolution-
To provide for the payment of per qiem and actual expenses of the Committee appointed to visit the State Lunatic Asylum.
The Committee direct me as Chairman to report the resolution back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
The resolution was read the third time. Mr. McBride moved to amend the resolution by striking out "n.ctual expenses" and inserting "mileage" in lieu thereof. Mr. Teasley offered a substitute for the amendment so as to provide only for the per diem of the Commit-
tee.
Mr. Hulsey called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put. The first question was on the substitute proposed by Mr. Teasley for the amendment. The substitute proposed was lost. The next question was on the adoption of the amend ment by Mr. McBride. On this Mr. McBride called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. The amendment was not adopted. The question then recurred on the resolution. The report of the Committee was agreed to. On the passage of 1Jle resolution the yeas and nays were rPquired to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett,

Griffith, Harris, Head, Roge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins,

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Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Graham,

James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Maddox, :M:ason, McRae, McKay, McCurry, MoKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, .McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, :Moore of Taliaferro, l\iorrow, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Waldroop, watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Fite, Griffin, Gray,

Gordon, J ohosoo of Echols,

McBride, Payne.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, .Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Calvin, Chancey,

Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Lofton, Logue, Lott,

Rankin, Redding, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Smith of Bryan,

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Crenshaw, Dart, Dawson, Everett, Ford, Gary,
Glis~on,
Hawkes, Howell, Humber, Irwin,

McCants, McDonough, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins,

Stallings, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, 'Vatson, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Mr.:speaker.

Yeas 116. Nays 7. Not voting 52.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the resolution was passed.
At the request of Messrs. Crenshaw and Humber, members of the committee, they were excused from voting.
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up out of its order and putting upon its passage House bill No. 810, in reference to providing a stenographer for the Supreme Court.
The motion to suspend was referred to the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following act, to- wit :

An act to require the owners of all stock to keep the same from running at large on the lands of another in the counties of Greene, Hancock and 'faliaferro.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend an act to establish and define the corporate limits of the city of Griffin, in Spalding county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within the town of Grantville, in Coweta county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Temple, in the county of Carroll.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb county.
Also, an act to alter and amend an act to fix the fees of the sheriff or jailor of Stewart county.
Also, an act to amend the acts incorporating the town of Barnesville, in Pike county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon.
Also, an act to amend the Atlantic and Great Western Canal Company.
Also, an act to limit the power of Road Commissioners Oourts to punish for contempt.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Ty-Ty, in Worth county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, in Bibb county.

Also, the following resolutions, to-wit :

A resolution to appoint a joint committee to procure the records of the Medical Board of the State and place them in the archives of this State.

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Also, a resolution to appropriate money to buy a portrait of Ron. Herschel V. Johnson.
Also, a resolution to pay members and those entitled thereto mileage in coming to and returning from the present adjourned session of the General Assembly.
Also, a resolution to procure an oil painting of the Hon. A. H. Stephens.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox, chairman pro tem. of the Commtttee on Rules, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the stock law, so far as the county of Morgan is concerned, so as to provide for a new election in said county on the question of fence or no fence, and for other purposes.
Which they recommend. be read the third time.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. MADDOX, Chairman, pro tern.

On motion of Mr. Studdard, and upon the recommendation of the Committee on Rules, the following House bill was taken up out of its order and read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend the stock law, so far as the county of Morgan is concerned, so as to provide for a new election in said county on the question of fence or no fence, and for .>ther purposes.

The bill was read the third time, and. proof of publication- of proper notices were exhibited.
On motion of Mr. Crittenden, the time of the morn-

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ing session was extended until the pending business

was disposed of.

Mr. Park offered an amendment adding a proviso to

the first section.



The amendment was agreed to.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, called for the previous ques-

tion.

The call was sustained and the main question was

put.

Mr. Spence called for the yeas and nays on the pas-

sage of the bill.

Th~ call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crittenden, Courson, Davis, Daniel, DeLacy, Eason, Everett, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Griffith,

Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McKay, l\IcCants, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding,

Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson,
Rountr~,
Russell of Clarke, Short, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilsoil of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Jouu..u. OF !rim HousE.

Those voting in the negative a.re Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brewster, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Flynt. Foster, Glaham, Glay,

Gordon, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkim, Jones of Twiggs,
Kimsey,
Little.
McElvaney, Mitchell, Morrow, :Patten,

:Peek, :Pendleton, !'ringle, Redding, Bice,
Spence, Stapleton,
Sutton, Walthall, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood.

Those not voting.are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkioson, A vary, Beck, Brinson, Brooke, Calvin, Chaooey,
Cox,
Dart, Dawson, Deaton, FallijJant, Ford, Gary, Glisson, Hawks, Harris,

Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Lofton,
Maddox, McBride, 1\IcDonough, 1\f:cGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Oweaa, I'aulk of Berrien, :Perkins,

Ran'kin, Bay of Coweta, Redwine, Beese, Robbe, Buseell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman,
Sinquefield, Simmons,
Smith of Bryan Thompson, Tucker, Watson, WrijJht of Was'hington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 84. Nays39. Not voting 51.

Mr. McBride stated tha.t he was paired with Mr. McWhorter, who, if present, would vote yea ; he himself would vote no.
The bill not hs.ving received the requisite aonstitutiona.l m1\]ority, was lost.

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Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Griffin, Spence, Harris, Tate, Paulk of Coffee, Sinquefild, Teasley, Short, Jordan, Brown, Crittenden, Pringle, Robbe. Pendleton, Beck, Gary, Jacoway, Shipp, Cannon, Mitchell, McElvaney, Mason and Reese.
The Speaker pro tem. then declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker p1o tem. in the chair.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The business in order was the reading of House bills the first time.
The following consolidated bill, reported by the Committee on Local and Special Bills, in lieu of House bills Nos. 637, 765 and 767, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within certain distances of Pentecost Church, in Jackson county; Center Church and the Methodist Church at Wintersville, both in Oglethorpe county; Allan's Fork and Mountain Creek Church, in Jackson county, and within two miles of Jug Tavern Academy, and to prescribe a punishment for a violation of this act.
The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred as severally stated, to-wit :
A bill to exempt active members of the Clinch Rifles from jury duty.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlantic, Gulf and Northwestern Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on RailroaG.s. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley, in Houston county, to define the limiis of the same, and to repeal all previous acts incorporating the same or amendatory thereto. Referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Mr. James, iu behalf of the Committee on Special J u diciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The following members of the Committee on Special

Judiciary submit the following minority report to House bill No. 816, which is-

A bill to be entitled an act to punish trespass upon

the lands in all counties in this State where the boundary lines of each lot or track or parsel of land are by law declared to be a lawful fence.

1st. vVe believe that the evils sought to be corrected

by said bill are already prohibited by law.

2nd. If the bill is passed and becomes a law, in our

opinion no good can originate therefrom; but it will

only tend to create confusion, strife and and law suits,

and endless litigation between neighbors and friends, and will only serve to carry into effect the vindictive

spleen of those who have no regard for the rights and

liberties of a free people.

3rd. It seeks to vary and to make a ceime of a cus-

tom which has been universally practiced from time

immemorial. vVe believe it to be unwise, unexpedient

and inadvisable, and against public policy, and a

stretch of power on the part of the Legislature to enact

such laws.

Respectfully submitted.

J. S. J A:M:ES,
w. M. JACOWAY,

JESSE WIMBERLY,

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671

w. H. HULSEY,
R. F. Sil\Il\fONS, J. E. D. SHIPP,

By unanimous consent of the House, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. EverettA bill to amend an act for the relief of maimed and
indigent soldiers.

The following bills, reported back by the Committee on Local and Special Bills as incapable of consolidation, were read the first time and referred to their appropriate committees, to-wit:

By Mr. Hulsey-A bill to incorporate the Mechanics Savings Bank,
to be located in Atlanta, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to incorporate the Athens, Danielsville and
Eastern Railroad Company. Referred 1:D the Committeee on Railroads.
By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to submit to the voters of Athens the question
of establishing a system of public schools therein. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. HulseyA bill to amend an act to create a Board of Com-
missioners for Fulton county so as to give to said Board control of prisoners in the jail of Fulton county, and of the appointment and compensation of jailor.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Teasley-
A bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground in Cherokee county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Falligant-

A bill to authorize Commissioners of Chatham coun-

ty, and ex-officio Judges, to levy an additional tax for

certain purposes named.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Wolfe-

A bill to incorporate the Alice and 'Dublin Railroad

Company.

Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Falligant-

A bill to authorize the Commissioners and ex-officio

Judges of Chatham county to issue bonds of said

county to the amount of $100,000, for the purpose of

building a court house and a new jail.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Brooks-

A bill to prohibit the sale of all intoxicating liquors

in the county of Floyd, and to submit the same to the

people of said county.

Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Brooks-

A bill to amend the road laws of this State as far as

relates to the county of Floyd, and to authorize a tax

therein for road purposes.



Referred to Committee on Local and Special Bills.

The following resolution was read and agreed to :

By Mr. PerkinsResolved, That House bill No. 607 be withdrawn
from the Committee and restored to its place on the calendar.

The Senate bills for a first reading were then taken up.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred as hereinafter stated, to-wit:

A bill to amend Section 4500 of the Code as to illegal employment of servants.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

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Also, a bill to provide for making parties plaintiff or defendant in certain divorce cases, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill tQ amend Section 3694 of the Code of 1882 in reference to certain fees of the Ordinaries of this State. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. Hulsey mo~ ed to suspend the regular order for the purpose of reading bills the second time.
The motion prevailed. Mr. Hulsey then movt>d to suspend the regular order for the purpose of reading bills favorably reported the second time. The motion prevailed. The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to so change paragraph 4 of section 2, and paragraphs 2 and 3 of section 3, and paragraph 1 of section 12, of article 6 of the Constitution, as to give the Governor the appointment of Judges and Solicit ors.

Leave of absence from the afternoon session was granted the Finance Committee.
The following House bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to provide for distribution of fines and forfeitures collected in criminal cases transferred from the Superior to the County Courts.
Also, a resolution to authorize Jackson T. Taylor to index the Journals of the present session.
Also, a resolution in reference to the preservation of the sword of Col. Daniel Appling.
Also, a bill to establish the State line between Georgia and North Carolina as far as said line runs be-
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tween Rabun county, Georgia, and Macon county, North Carolina.
Also, a resolution to pay $84.48 to the Early County News for advertising wild lands.
Also, a bill to provide for contesting the election for the office of Governor.
Also, a bill to amend section 4151 of the Code, which provides for proving accounts against non residents.
Also, a bill to require teachers of public schools of Rabun county to be paid for the average attendance of pupils, and not according to the grade of teaching.
Also, a bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code, which provides for giving notice to mortgage~s of proceedings to foreclose chattel mortgages.
Also, a bill to relieve James J. Findlay, James A. Findlay, and James B. Gaston, securities on the bond of John Moore.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of .Abbeville in
the county of 'Vilcox. Also, a bill to amend an act amending the charter of
the city of Griffin, providing for the establishment of a City Court in said city.
Also, a bill to prescribe the manner of applying the Railroad Commissioners' schedules to roads under control of other roads.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous and other liquors within certain distances of the Baptist Church at Big Shanty, in Cobb county, the Porter Manufacturing Company's works in Habersham coun~ ty, Friendship Baptist church and Ebenezer Methodist church in Merriwether county, County Line and vVeston churches in the county of Heard, Canaan and Midway churches in Troup county, Bush Arbor Baptist, Vann's Valley Methodist, Livingston Methodist, and Mountain Springs Methodist churches of Floyd county, and of Rehoboth Baptist church on the line of Terrell and Randolph counties, and to provide for violation of the same, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to make County School Commissioners ineligible to any other office of emolument or profit.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Clarksville Street Railway Company.
Also, a bill to authorize amendments at common law by adding new plaintiffs or defendants, as in equity.
Also, a bill to amend section 2237 of the Code, so as to make stock in manufacturing companies transferable as personalty.
On motion of Mr. McCants the House then adjourned nntil 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 25, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. J. W. Heidt.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Harris,

Alsabrook,

Head,

AtkinRon,

Hoge,

Awbry,

Howell,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hulsey,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Humber,

Bartlett,

Hudson of Jackson,

Beauchamp,

Hudson of Webster,

Bishop,

Irwin,

Bonner,

James,

Brewer,

Johnston,

Brewster,

Johnson of Echols,

Brinson,

,Jones of Bartow,

Broyles,

Jones of DeKalb,

Burch,

Jones of Elbert,

Bush,

Jones of Twiggs,

Camp,

Julian,

Carroll,

Key,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of WilkiiiJ!On1 Stallings,

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, 1\-lurray, Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Rankin,

Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

A vary, Beck, Brown, Brooks, Calvin, 'Chancey, Crittenden, Dawson, Foster, Gary,

Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Lee, Lewis, McDonough, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton,

Pringle, Reese, Robbe, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Watson, Wright of Washington.

Present 146. Absent 29.

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Mr. Geer reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Studdard gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Studdard moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on a bill to amend the stock law, so far as relates to the county of Morgan, so as to provide for a new election on the question of fence or no fence. Mr. Peek called for the previous question on the motion to reconsider. The call was not sustained. After further discussion of the motion, Mr. Withrow called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The motion to reconsider prevailed. On motion of Mr. Dart, the rules were suspended and the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and concurred in, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the Special Joint Committee of the Pen-
itentiary to employ a stenographer for the purpose of taking testimony.
On motion of Mr. Hawkes the rul~s were suspended and the following House bill was taken from the table and made the special order for Monday, August 27th, after reading the Journal, to-wit:

House bill No. 320-To appropriate money for the purpose of enlarging the State Lunatic Asylum.

Under suspension of the rules, and by unanimous consent of the House, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee 0n General Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. LoftonA bill to provide for the selecting, drawing and sum-
moning of grand, petit and tales jurors in this State.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

By unanimous vote of the House-yeas 98, nays 0the following bill was introduced and by unanimous vote-yeas 89, nays 0-was read the first time andreferred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to-wit:

By Mr. Patten-
A bill to work the public roads of Thomas county by taxation, and to authorize the levy of a tax therein for that purpose.

By unanimous consent of the House-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 91, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Patten-
A bill to provide for submitting the question of prohibition to the voters of Thomas county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was on motion recommitted to the Committee on.Railroads, to-wit:

No. 743-A bill to amend section 719 of the Code.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit:

An act to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs and stock of every other description to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the counties of Green, Hancock, and Taliaferro, in this State, to define the rights and liabilities of the owneTs thereof, and the rights and

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liabilities of persons damaged by said stock running at large, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Senate has passed the following House Bills, to-wit:

.A bill to regulate fences and enclosures in all that

part of the county of Dougherty lying west of the

Flint river, passed by the requisite constitutional ma-

jority of yaes 25, nays none.

.Also, a bill to prohibit the sala of ardent spirits in

the town of Monticello, in Jasper county, passed by a

requisite constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays none.

.Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to draw his

warrant on the Treasurer for the payment of $79.00 to

James B. Palmer, passed by a requisite constitutional

majority of ayes 33, nays none.



.Also, a bill to protect the public bridges of Pulaski

county from damage by fast driving, &c., passed by a

requisite constitutional majority of ayes 30, nays none.

4-lso, a bill incorporating the town of Raccoon

Mills in Chattooga county, passed by a requisite con-

stitutional majority of ayes 29, nays none.

.Also, a bill regulating the amount of the official

bond of the Treasurer of the county of Fulton, passed

by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 31, nays

none.

Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the town

of Marietta, passed by a requisite constitutional ma-

jority of ayes 31, nays none.

.Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the town

of Trion in Chattooga county, passed by a requisite

constitutional majority of ayes 29, nays none.

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JoURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

.Also, a bill authorizing the Mayor and Council of Toccoa City to issue bonds for certain purposes, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays none.

The Senate has concurred in the Honse amendment to the following Senate bill, to- wit :

A bill to apportion the State into ten Congressional districts.
The Senate has passed the following House bill with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

.A bill incorpo1ating the GelJrgia, Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays none.

The following House bills have been passed, to-wit:
A bill incorporating the town of'"Bowersville in Hart county~ passed by a requisite constitutionalll\ajority of ayes 29, nays none.
.Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the tow n of DeSoto in Floyd county, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 31, nays none.
.Also, a bill amending an act in regard to the sale of ardent spirits in thl3 counties of Wayne, Liberty, Cof. fee ancl .Appling, passed by a reQuisite constitutional majority of ayes 31, nays none.
.Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the Cumming and Suwanee Railroad Company, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays none.
.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits within two miles of the Methodist Episcopal Church at EastPoint, in the county of Fulton, passed by areqnisite ..constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays none.
.Also, a bill incorporating the Sweet Water Manu facturing~Railroad Company, passed by a reqnisite constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays none.

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Also, a bill amending an act prohibiting camp hunting in the county of Clinch, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays none.

The following House bills have been passed with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill amending section 1455 of the Code of 1882, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 28, nays none.
Alflo, a bill regulating the sale of ardent spirits in the county of Appling, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 29, nays none.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits in Hart county, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 31, nays none.
Also, a bill amending an act creating a Board of Commissioners of R oads and Revenues for the county
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of Harris, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 28, nays none.

The following bill of the Senate has been passed, towit:

A bill to establish a branch of the State University at "\Valthourville, in the county of Liberty, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 23, nays 13.

Mr. Geer, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to establish a Board of Pharmacuetical Examiners so as to require said Board to

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license physicians who were practicing prior to January 1st, 1847.
Respectfully submitted. GEER, Chairman.

Mr. Mcintosh offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to :
Resolved, That the Senate be requested to return to the House House bill No. 371, for the purpose of having the same withdrawn.

Under suspension of the rules the Senate amendments to the following House bills were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to fix and regulate the license for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Appling at ten thousand dollars, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend sectio[\ 1455 of the Code of 1882, in reference to submitting to the voters of any county the question of "fence" or "no f~nce."
Also, a bill to prohibit tbe sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters in the county of Hart, and for other purposes therein named.
Also, a bill to amend an act to make applicable to the county of Upson an act approved l\Iarch 17th, 1869, creating a Board of Commissioners for the county of Harris, and for other purposes, approved February 1st, 1877.

Mr. Reese, chairman General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: .
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which thE>y recommend dopass, to-wit:

A bill to give concurrent jurisdiction to the Ordinaries of the several counties in this State with the

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Judges of the Superior Courts in issuing attachments. Also, a bill to amend the various acts relating to
public schools. .Also, a bill to prescribe the fees of Justices of the
Peace and Constables in certain cases.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :
A bill to prevent imposition upon the public in the matter of oleo~argerine.

Also, the following bills which they recommend do .not pass, to-wit:

A bill to declare the binding force of judgments in certain cases.
Also, a bill to amend section 4581 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 2850 of the Code of 1882.

Respectfully submitted. M.P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Little, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that they do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay the funeral expenses of Alex. H. Stephens.

The Committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass as amended, to-wit :

A resolution-

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To pay mileage to the Committee to visit the Commencement of the State University.
Respectfully submitted. vVM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. DeLacy, Chairman of the Committee on Weights and Measures, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on vVeights and .Measures have had under consideration the following resolution, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A resolution-
Requiring Ordinaries to procure seal or stamp for marking weights and mPasures.
Respectfully submitted. J. F. DELACY, Chairman.
The special order for to-day was then taken up, which was reading a second time Rouse bills favorably reported, and the following bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill for the relief of the county of vVilkinson, and to authorize the payment of money advanced by said county to pay the claim of Dr. B. S. Carswell for services rendered under an act of December 11th, 1862, to prevent the spread of small pox.
.Also, a bill to amend section 2003 of the Code of 1882, so as to provide for setting apart homestead and exemption where the Ordinary and Clerk of the Superior Court are disqualified, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to require owners of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in Jasper county.
Also, a bill to provide means of prompt and safe flight in case of fire from all hotels, taverns, inns. etc., in this State.

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Also, a bill to confer concurrent jurisdiction upon the Ordinaries of the several conn ties of this State with the Judges of the Superior Courts in issuing attachments against fraudulent debtors.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in the county of Meriwether upon the question of "prohibition" or "no prohibition" being submitted to the voters of said county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prevent imposition upon the public in the matter of oleomargerine, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to constitute the Judge of the City Court of the county of Richmond ex-officio Commissioner of of Roads and Revenue thereof, and to define his powers and duties, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 4500 of the Code of1882, in reference to punishment of persons who shall employ or entice the servant of another away from his employer, by changing the penalty for said offense.
Also, a bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheHp, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description to keep the same from running at la?ge upon the lands of another in the county of Cobb, to define the liabilities of said owners and the rights of persons damaged by said stock running at large.
Also, a bill to amend an act to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of Americus in building a bridge across Flint River, to provide a mode of assessing land of any one taken for use of said bridge, and to authorize the charging toll, and other -provisions in relation to the same, assented to February 27, 1875, so as to authorize said l\fayor and Council to sell, lease, alien or rent said bridge, and to release said Mayor and Council from liability on account of the negligence or conduct of lessee or assignee.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Americus to levy a tax to construct water-works.

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Also, a bill to create the office of County Solicitor for the County Court of Thomas county.
Also, a bill to amend section 2484 of the Code, as to distribution of estates, so as to make mothers share equally with brothers and sisters.
Also, a bill to provide for distribution of fines and forfeitures arising in the .County Court of Sumter county.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Taylor county, in the Chattahoochee Circuit.

Mr. Bishop moved that when the House adjourns it do adjourn to meet again at 9 o'clock on Monday morning.
The motion prevailed.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit :

A act to apportion and divide the State in ten Congressional Districts.

Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman

The reading of House bills a second time was resumed, and the following were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to repeal section 3974 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 279 of the Code of 1882, as to qualification of Judges of the County Courts. Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating li-

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quors in one mile of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in White county.
Also, a b!ll to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Bartow, after submitting the same to the voters of said county.
Also, a bill to amend section 4163 of the Code of 1882, in reference to trial of illegalities in the Justice Courts.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Crawfordville.
Als3, a bill to authorize the Governor to insure all of the public buildings of the State, and to provide means for the same.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on CorporationR, to-wit:
No. 470-To incorporate the Clarksville Street Railway Company.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:



The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill which they report back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the method of working the public roads of this State, to autQ.orize the payment of a yearly commutation tax and the levy of an ad valorem county tax for that purpose; to provide for the formation of a county ''road-fund;" the election of a road superintendent in each county in this State, prescribe his powers and duties, and for other purposes. .

The Committee have also had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

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.A bill to be entitled an act to exempt from the duty of working tqe public roads in the several counties of this State all professors, teachers, and students in and attending the Colleges of this State, and for other purposes.
The Committee also instruct me to move that 50G copies of bill No. 852 be printed for the use of the House.
Respectfully submitted. RICHARD B. RussELL, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, 300 copies of bill No. 852, to prescribe the method of working public roads, were ordered printed for use of the House.

The special order being resumed the following bills were read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe.
.Also, a bill to prescribe the method of working the .public roads in this State, to authorize the payment of a yearly commutation tax, the levy of an ad valorem uounty tax for that purpose, to provide for the forma-
tion of a county road fund, the election of a superintendent of roads, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to amend section 3893 of the Code as to deposition of witnesses, so as to make the same applicable in towns or cities of one thousand inhabitants or morP-.
.Also, a bill to amend section 508 (o) of the Code of 1882 as to change of county lines.
.Also, a bill to amend the Constitution of this State, so as to create the office of Lieutenant Governor.
Also, a bill to amend section 1317 of the Code as to the pay and mileage of Electors, and the pay of Secretary of the Electoral College.
.Also, a bill to amend an act to enlarge the j urisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, approved Septem-

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her 15th, 1881, .so as to permit the Judge thereof to practice Jaw under certain circumstances, to provide for payment of his salary, to increase the term of service, and to compensate jurors, and to better enforce their attendance, and for other purposes.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Stallings, McGregor, Flynt, Cox, Witcher, Wolfe, Hudson of Jackson, Ritch of Paulding, and Parks.
On motion of Mr. James the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock on Monday morning.

ATLA.NTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, August 27, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Hon. W. R. Rankin, Speaker pro tempore.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Rev. J. F. McClelland.
The roll of members was called, and the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Carroll,
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Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, lioge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow,

Patten, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robins, Rountree, Russell 9f Clarke,

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Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middleb.rooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park,

Those absent are Messrs.-

.A.vary, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dawson, Flynt, Gary, Griffin, Head, Hudson of Jackson, Jacoway,

Jenkins, Jones of Twiggs, Mason, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp,

Present 126. .Absent 50.

Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr.. Speaker.
Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Greene, Vi<isdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

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Mr. Spengler, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and approved.
The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Perkins offered the following resolution, which was read, to-wit:

Resolved, That, commencing to night, the House hold a night session from 8 to 10 o'clock for the purpose of reading bills favorably reported a second time, and continue from night to night until all bills on the calendar are read a second time.
Mr. Little offered the following amendment:

Provided, That those Committees which have unfinishe<i business shall have leave of ::}.bsence fro"m night sessions for work in committee rooms.
The amendment was adopted. .A.nd the resolution as amended was agreed to. The following resolutions were read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:

By Mr. Ray, of CowetaA resolution to devote morning sessions exclusively
to reading bills the third time, to provide for suspension of rules and the reading of reports of Committees and the disposition of privilege resolutions. By Mr. Patten-
A resolution requiring unanimous consent to grant leaves of absence.
1\:fr. Waldroop offtlred the following resolution which was not agreed to, to-wit:
Resolved, That the hour of meeting be changed from 9 a. m. to 8:30 a. m., except Mondays, which shall be 9 a. m.

Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up and reading a second time-

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.A bill to provide for employment of a stenographer for the Supreme Court.
The motion did not prevail.

The s-pecial order for to-day was then taken up, which was the consideration of-
A bill to appropriate money for the purpose of completing the new buildings in process of construction at the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House for the consideration of the bill, Mr. James in the chair.
Mr. James, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they direct me, as Chairman, to report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

.A bill to appropriate money for the purpose of completing the new buildings in process of construction at the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.
The bill was then read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, BoD.Iler,

Harris, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston,

1\furray, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle Ray of Crawford, Redding,

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Brewer, Bre'I_Vster, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Davie, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Hawks,

Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McCorry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow,

Robbe, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of !<loyd. Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Avary, Bartlett, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt,

Head, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Mason, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton,

Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Witcher,

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Foster, Gary, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

Rankin, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 100. Nays 1-Mr. Ray of Coweta. Not voting 74.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affi.rmative the bill was passed as amended.
The following bills were on motion laid on the table, to-wit:

No. 49-A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for appointment of Judges and Solicitors General by the Governor.
Also, No. 60-A bill to amend section 4151 of the Code, which provides for proof of accounts against non-residents.

Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee on Lo.cal and Special bills, submitted the following report, towit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Local and Special bills report back the following bill, which they find incapable of consolidation with any other bill in their hands, and recommend that it be read the first time and referred to its appropriate committee, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Emanuel, Marion, and Johnson, and to prescribe their powers and duties, and to limit the compensation of the officers employed by them.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDox, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Bremen in the county of Haralson, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays none.

The Senate has passed the following House bills with amendments In which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Ward in the county of Randolph, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 28, nays none.
Also, a bill amending an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays none.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the Gate City Street Railroad Company, passed by a constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays none.

The following House bills have been passed, to-wit:
A bill~amending an act creating a Board of Commissivu .rs for turnpike roads in this State, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 27, nays none.
Al~o, a bill providing for the removal of all obstruc tions in certain parts of Mill creek in the county of Cherokee, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 24, nays none.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit:

A bill to prevent citizens from other States driving horses, mules, hogs, cattle, and other live stock into

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any county in this State, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays none.

The following House bill was read the third time, towit:

.A bill to provide for the distribution of fines an.i forfeitures collected in criminal cases transferred from the Superior Courts to the County Courts, or to any other courts for the trial of misdemeanors, that may hereafter be created in this State.
On motion of Mr. Rountree the bill together with sundry amendments offered thereto was laid on the table.

The House resolved itself into a Cmmittee of the Whole House, Mr. Ray of Coweta in the Chair.
Mr. Ray of Coweta, chairman ofthe Committee of the Whole House; submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me as their Chairman to report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

.A resolution authorizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes for the Journals of the present session
The resolution was then read the third time. The amendment proposed by the committee was agreed to. The report of the committee was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Peek, Perkins, Pringle,

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Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Harris,

Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, !IcCants, McCurry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Payne,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rice, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke,
BUm an,
Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Avary, BartlP-tt, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey Crit1lenden, Cox,

Head, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Mason, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson,

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Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Gary, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith,

Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Rankin, Redding, Reese,

Yeas 101. Nays 1-Mr. Brewster. Not voting 73.

Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution as amended was passed.
The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Maddox in the chair.
Mr. Maddox, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following engrossed resolution, towit:
A Joint ResolutionTo pay 884.48 to the Early County News for adver-
tising wild lands, which the Committea direct me to report back with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.
The report of the Committee of the "\Vhole House was agreed to and the'resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Irwin in the chair.
Mr. Irwin, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

MoNDAY, AuGUST 27, 1883.

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit :

A ResolutionTo appropriate $175 to purchase certain books for
the county of Douglas. The Committee direct me as Chairman to report the
resolution back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
The report of the Committee was agreed to. The resolution was read the third time. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Crumbley, Courson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett,

Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hadson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae,

Osborn, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Robbe, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts,

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Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray, Hawks,

McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray,

Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Bartlett, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Flynt, Gary, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith,

Head, Hudson of Jackson, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Rankin, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp,

Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washingtou, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 110. Nays 0. Not voting 65.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.
Th~ House resolved itself into a Committee of the
Whole House, Mr. Redwine in the chair.

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Mr. Redwine, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
of The Committee the vVhole House have had under
consideration the following resolution, to-wit :

A Joint ResolutionTo procure a life size painting of Ex-Governor Chas.
J. Jenkins to be placed in the Representative Hall. They direct me as Chairman to report the same back
to the House with a recommendation that it do pass. The report of the Committee was agreed to. The resolution was read the third time. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on
the passage of the resolution. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Crumbley, Courson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason,

Hawkes, Harris, Hoge,
Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae,

Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Osborn, Patten, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Robbe, Rountree, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Wilder, Wimberley,

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Falligant, Fite, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gray,

McKay, McCants, McCurry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter,

Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Crenshaw, Everett, Glisson, Graham,

Murray, Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Teasley,

Waldroop, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Avary, Bartlett, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Orittenden, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Flynt, Ford, Gary, Geer, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith, Head,

Hudson of .Tackson, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Mason, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 90. Nays 11. Not voting 74.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.

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The House again went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Beauchamp in the chair.
Mr. Beauchamp, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House. submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:

A Joint ResolutionTo defxay the expenses of the Committee on Tech-
nology. They direct me as Chairman to report the resolution
back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
The report of the Committee was agreed to. The resolution was read the third time. On motion of Mr. Rountree the time of the morning session was extended until the pending resolution was disposed of. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution. On calling the roU the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Hawkes,

Middlebrooks,

Atkinson,

Hogt>,

Mobley,

Awbry,

Howell,

Moore of Hancock,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hulsey,

Morrow,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Humber,

Patten,

Beauchamp,

Hudson of Webster, Peek,

Bishop,

James,

Perkins,

Bonner,

Jordan,

Pringle,

Brewer,

Johnston,

Ray of Coweta,

Brewster,

Johnson of Echols, Ray of Crawford

...

Broyles,

Carter,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow,

Redwine, Robbe,

Calvin,

Jones of Elbert,

Rountree,

Crenshaw,

Jones of Twiggs,

Silman,

Crumbley,

Julian,

Spengler,

Courson,

Key,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Deaton,

Kimsey,

Stapleton,

Dews,

Lewis,

Teasley,

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DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Graham, Gray,

Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, Melnto.sh,
McEivaney,

Waldroop, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Fite, Glisson, Irwin,

McCurry, Murray, Payne,

Robins, Sweat of Pierce.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Bartlett, Beck, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Eason, Flynt, Fuller, Gary, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith, Harris,
Yeas 85.

Head, Hudson of Jackson, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of DeKalb, Little, Mason, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Rankin, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Clarke,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sin:J_uefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Nays 8. Not voting 82.

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So the requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the resolution it was lost.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Robertson, Ray of Crawford, and Wisdom.
The Speaker protem. then declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker pro tern. in the chair. The roll wa.s called and a quorum found to be present. Under suspension of the rules and by a unanimous consent of the House-yeas 93, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to wit :
"By Mr. BroylesA bill to provide for a public road system for the
county of Whitfield, and to provide for the support of the same by taxation, and to authorize the establishment of a chain gang to be worked on said roads.
By unanimou~ consent of the House-yeas 91, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 9C, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, towit:
By Mr. DuPreeA bill to declare that portion of Flint river which
:flows through the county of Macon in this State a lawful fence.
Special and local House bills for a third reading were then taken up.
The following bill was read the third time, the report
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of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, and the bill was passed by substitute by the constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0--to-wit :

A bill to require teachers of public schools of Rabun county to be paid for the average attendance of pupils, and not according to the grade of teaching.
The following bill was l'ead the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to relieve James J. Findlay, James .A. Fint;llay, and James B. Gaston, securities on the bond of John Moore, (col.) charged with the offense of beastiality in the county of Gwinnett, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majorityyeas 98, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to prohibit all persons from killing deer and turkey at certain seasons of the year in Rabun county.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and I'eady for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit:

.An act to regulate fences and enclosures in all that part of the county of Dougherty lying west of the Flint river.

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Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Toccoa City in the county of Habersham to issue and sell bonds to the amount of six thousand dollars and appropriate the proceeds to educational purposes, &c.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Raccoon Mills in the county of Chattooga.
Also, an ac!i to amend the acts incorporating the town of DeSoto in the county of Floyd, &c.
Also, an act to incorporate the Sweet "\Vater Manufacturing Railroad Company, &c.
Also, an act to fix and regulate the license fee for the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in the county of Appling.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville in the county of Hart.
Also, an act to alter and amend sections 6 and 8 of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Cumming and Suwanee Railroad Company, appro~ed September 28, 1881.
Also, an act to amend an act tu prohibit camp hunting in the county of Clinch by non-residents, &c.
Also, an act to protect the public bridge-s of Pulaski county from damage by either fast riding, driving, or putting excessive and dangerous weights of horses, mules, or cattle on the same.
Also, an act to regulatf~ the amount of the official bond of the Treasurer of Fulton county, and to fix his salary.
Also, an act to make it unlawful tor any person to wholesale, retail, or barter spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in the limits of the town of Monticello in the county of Jasper, and within the limits of said county of Jasper, &c.
Also, an act to amend an act to make applicable to the county of Upson an act approved March 17, 1869, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Harris, &c.
Also, an act to authorize the Governor to draw. his

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warrant on the Treasurer for the payment to James B. Palmer the sum of $79.80, excess paid into the Treasury after paying the tax and cost arising from sale of wild lot of land No. 393, 9th District of Mitchell county.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Trion in the county of Chattooga.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors in the county of Hart.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to fix the amount of license for selling or vending spirituous, intoxicating, or malt liquors in the counties of Wayne, Liberty, Coffee, and Appling.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Marietta in the county of Cobb.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks of either malt or spirituous liquors in any quantity within two miles of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at East Point in Fulton county.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of commissioners for turnpike roads in this
State. Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman

The following bill was J;'ecommitted to the Committee on corporations, to-wit:

No. 803-To amend an act to incorporate the town of Leesburg.
The following consolidated bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays O, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors within one mile from the Baptist Chur.cb at Big Shanty in Cobb

MoNDAY, .AuGUST 27, 1883.

709

county; the sale or furnishing intoxicating liquors or drinks in any quantity within three miles of Porter Manufacturing Company's works in Habersham county; the sale of spirituous, malt, vinous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in the middle 9th district, and of Ebenezer Methodist Church in the 1213th district, both of Meriwether county, and of County Line and Weston churches in the county of Heard, and Canaan and Midway churchPs in the county of Troup; and of spirituous or malt liquors within three miles of Bush .Arbor Baptist church, the Vann's Valley Methodist church, the Livingstone Methodist church. and the Mountain Spring Methodist church located in Floyd county ; and of Rehoboth Baptist church on the line of Terrell and Randolph counties of this State, to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this act, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time~ and proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, towit:
.A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the counties of Pike and Mitchell of this State, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said counties, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Redding moved as a substitute for an amendment proposed by the Committee that the vote at the election provided for be ' yes " or " no " instead of "whiskey" or "no whiskey."
The substitute was lost. The amendments proposed by the Committee were agreed to. Mr. Redding moved to further amend so as to require a majority of the qualified voters of said county to carry the provisionR of the act into effect.

710

J OURNA:J, OF THE HOUSE.

The amendment was not agreed to. On motion of Mr. Spence "2d Monday in September, 1883" was stricken and in lieu thereof werfl inserted the words "2d Monday in March, 1884." The report of the Committee as amended was agreed to. On the passage of the bill Mr. DuPree called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. On the passage of the bill the yeas were 80 and nays 11, so the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost. The foliowing bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committ~e was amended and agreed to,
and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 6, to-wit:

A bill to establish a Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Paulding. and to define their duties.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 9!, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to provide for drawing of only one Grand Jury for each term of the Superior Court of Polk county.
1'he following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and bill passed by the constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to creahl a Board of Commissioners of Roads and R~>venues for the county of Polk,

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711

and to prescribe its powers and duties approved September 28th, 1881, so as to confer on said Board the power to inflict fines and impose penalties upon all persons subject to its jurisdiction for disobedience of its precepts, orders, and directions.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to extend the limits of the city of Augusta, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill as amended passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors, or medicated bitters, in any quantities whatever in the county of Rockdale, except for medical purposes, and provide for the keeping and sale for said medical purposes, and to :rrescribe penalties for the violation of the same, and for .:>ther purposes.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Wilson, of Cam den.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the House then adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'CLOCK, P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the SpPaker pro tempore in the chair. Tl.!e roll was called and a quorum found to be present. 'rhe business in order was the 1eading the second time House bills favorably reported.

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to empower the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Mcintosh county in his exofficio capacity as Mayor of the city tf Darien to fine and imprison delinquent street hands in said city.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company of Savannah in the county of Chatham.
Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in any quantity in the county of Campbell, and for other purposes.

Mr. Cannon offered the following resolution which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:

A resolutionThat no further night sessions be held until the first
day of September.

The following bills were read the second time, towit:

A bill to require owners of all stock in the county of Burke to keep the same on their own premises on and after March 1, 1884, and to provide appropriate regulations for the enforcement of the same.
Also, a bill to amend the laws as to recording papers and the use of such records as evidencE>.
Also, a bill to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Bartow co1mty to give owners of land on the Eto wah river and other large streams the right to erect gates across public and private ways, and for other
purposes. Also, a bill to supply the deficiency in the contin-
gent fund for the year 1883.

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Also, a bill to provide for the purchase of certain Supreme Court Reports for the county of Appling.
Also, a. bill to make an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balance of salary as Judge of the Southwestern Circuit.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Security Life Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Fulton Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to amend section 4194 of the Code of 1873, in reference to filing demurrers, pleas and answers in equity, approved September 24, 1881.
Also, a bill to provide that property owned by railroad corporations, not used in their ordinary business, shall be taxable by counties and municipal corporations, in which such property is situated.
Also, a bill to amend section 2314 of the Code, in relation to executed and executory trusts.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Roswell, in Cobb county.
Also, a bill to authorize the county of Laurens to build a bridge across the Oconee River at Dublin, and to levy a tax for- the same, and to submit the question to a vote of the people.
Also, a bill to declare itenerant selling agents of nur
series, not located in the State of Georgia, to be peddlers or itinerent traders.
Also, a bill to prevent hogs from running at large on the Island of St. Simons, in the county of Glynn.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Clarksville, and the various acts amendatory thereof.
On motion of Mr. Cannon, the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

714

JoURNAL OF THE HousE.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 28, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Ron. L. F. Garrard, the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. John Jones.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, AtkinRon, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry,

Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkill!lon, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, vValdroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,1883.

715

Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes,

McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, . Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten,

Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, wilson of Sumter, Wilson of }!clntosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

A vary, Beck, Brown, Brooks, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dawson, Griffith,

McDonough, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Wayne, Ru~sell of Decatur,

Shipp, Sinquefield, Sutton, Thompson, Wat.'lOn, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, 1Vitcher, Wolfe.

Present 148. Absent 27.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yP-sterday examined and approved.
Mr. DuPree gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Spence gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. DuPree moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on a joint resolution to defray the expPnses of the Committee Technology. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Spence moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of' yesterday as rPlates to the action of the House

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

on a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the counties of Pike and Mitchell, after submitting the question of prohibition to the voters of said county.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hoge, chairman pro tem. of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which tht:y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3971 of the Code of 1832.

Also, the following following bill which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the official advertisements of all county officers in the several counties of this State.
Respectfully submitted. E. F. HoGE, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Banks have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, proofs correct, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Mechanics Saving Bank in Atlanta, Fulton county, Ga.
Respectfully submitted. R. C. HuMBER, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox, Chairman protem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Spealce1: The Committee on Rules have had under considera-

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tion the following resolutions which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A l'esolutionTo require unanimous consent to obtain leave of ab-
sence. Also, a resolution-
RPquiring the morning session to be devoted to the reading of bills the third time, and all motions to suspend the rules to be in writing, etc.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. M.A.DDox, Chairman.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
Tba Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to wit :

Au act to limit the power of Road Commissioners' Courts to punish for contempt.
Also, an act to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the counties of Greene, Hancock and Taliaferro in this State, to define the rights and liabilities of the owners thereof, and the rights and liabilities of persons damaged by said stock running at large, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor bas approved and signed the follow ing resolutions, to-wit:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

A resolutionTo -procure an oil painting of the Ron. A. H. Ste-
phens.
A resolutionA-ppropriating a certain sum to buy a life-size por-
trait of Ron. Herschel V. Johnson.
A resolutionTo appoint a committee of two from the House and
one from the Ser.ate whose duty it shall be t0 procure the records of the Medical Board of the State and deposit them in the archives department of this State.

The Speaker announced the following Committee on the part of the House under the resolution to procure a life-size portrait of Ron. Chas. J. Jenkins, to-wit:

Messrs. Robbe and Watson.

Mr. Calvin moved. to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up House bill-
No. 653-To declare personal property of all kinds subject of collateral pledge or pawn, and for other purposes.
The rules were suspended and the bill taken up. Mr. Calvin then moved that the report of the Committe(>, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, be disagreed to and that the bill be read the second time. Mr. Maddox called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The report of the committee was disagreed to, and the bill was read the second time.

The following House bill was, on motion, recommitted to the Committee on Public Printing, to-wit:

No. 710- A bill to regulate official advertisements in this State.

On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, the following res

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olution reported aG.versely by the Committee on Rules was taken up and read, to-wit:
A resolutionTo devote morning sessions to reading bills the third
time ; to provide for manner of suspending rules, and time of readin.g reports, and the disposition of privilege resolutions.
The report of the Committee was agreed to and the resolution was lost.
The following House bills were taken up and Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingbam, Schley, Sumter and Greene, so far as relates to the county of Floyd.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Word in Randolph county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Gate City Street Railway Company.
Also, a bill to provide for the removal of all obstructions in the run of Mill creek, in the county of Cherokee.
Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro. tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to establish a branch college of the State University at Eastman, which they report with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

On motion the rules were suspended, and the following reconsidered resolution was taken up, to-wit:

A resolutionTo defray the expenses of the Committee on Tech-
nology. The House resolved itself into a Cmmittee of the
Whole House, for the consideration of the resolution, Mr. Peek in the Chair.
Mr. Peek, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Rouse. submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the 'Vhole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me to report back to the House with a recommen. dation that it do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo defray the expenses of the Committee on Tech-
nology. The resolution was read the third time. Mr. Fite moved to amend by striking out the words
"expenses incurred " and inserting the words "mileage paid.''
Mr. Teaseley called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. The first question was on the adoption of the amendment proposed by Mr. Fite. The amendment was not adopted. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry,

Hoge, Hulsey, Humber,

Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Patten,

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Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Dart, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Geer, Gray, Gordon, Hawks, Head,

Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley,

Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Redding, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Rountree, Silman, Simmons Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of 1\-Iclntosh, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Yonng.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Broyles, Burch, Carithers, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Fite, Fuller,

Glisson, Griffin, Howell, Irwin, Jacoway, Jones of DeKalb, Mason, McCurry, Murray, Payne,

Ray of Coweta, Robbins, Short, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Zaehry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Beck, Brown, Brooks,
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Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Little, McCants, McDonough,

Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Spence,

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Bush, Calvin, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dawson, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Foy, Gary, Graham, Griffith, Harris,
Yeas 90. Nays 30. ~ot voting 05.

McWhorter, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robertson,

Stallings, Sutton, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
The House then proceeded with the consideration of the special order for to-day, which was a bill-
No. 417-To be entitled an act to provide for the correct assessment of the property in this State for the purpose of taxation.
On motion of Mr. Gordon the bill was considered by sections.
The first section was adopted. The second section was read, and was on motion of Mr. Pringle amended by striking out all after the word ''except" in the section and adding in lieu thereof the words "upright and intelligent citizens, who have resided at least two years in the county next preceding their appointment, who are freeholders and not less than twenty-one years old."
Mr. McRae moved to further amend the second section so as to provide for two members Qf the Board in counties having one Representative, four members in counties having two Representatives, and six members in counties having three Representatives in the General Assembly.

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Mr. Harris moved to amend the amendment by providing for three in counties having one or two Representatives, and four in counties having three Representatives.
The amendment to the amendment was lost. The amendment propnsed by Mr. McRae was lost. Mr. Bush moved to amend the second section by providing for one member of the board from each militia district. The amendment was lost. The third section was read. To which the Committee proposed certain amendments. Mr. Hawkes moved to amend by striking out ''board of equalization" and inserting "tax assPssors board." Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the section and the amendments. The call was sustained. The amendments proposed by the Committee and by Mr. Hawkes were adopted. The fourth section was read.
Mr. Patten, of Thomas, moved to amend by insert ing between the second and third lines of the printed bill the words ''until the next term of the Superior Court, when upon the recommendation the Judge shall appoint."
The amendment p~oposed by the Committee and that proposed by Mr. l'atten were adopted.
Amendments proposed by the Committee to the fifth section were adopted.
Amendments proposed by the Committee to the sixth section were adopted ; and on motion of Mr. McRae a proviso was added thereto.
The seventh section was read.
Pending the consideration of the seventh section Mr.
wilson, of Bulloch, moved that the House adjourn.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Wright, of

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Floyd, Falligant, Rankin, Brewster, Head, Simmons, and Calvin.
The motion to adjourn prevailed. And the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK, P. M. The House reassembled, the Speaker in the chair. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. Mr. Maddox offered the following resolution which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:
Resolved, That from and after to-day no member shall speak longer than five minutes on any one subject, unless his time be extended by the House.
The House proceeded with the further consideration of-
A bill to provide for correct assessment of the property in this State for the purpose of taxation.
The 7th section of said bill being under consideration, was, on motion of Mr. Little, amended by subs.tituting a paragraph thereof in reference to meetings of the Board.
Section 8th was read, and on motion of Mr. Gordon, was amended by inserting the words ' ' Code of 1882 '' in lieu of " Code of 187H.''
Committee amendments to section 9 were adopted. Certain amendments offered by Payne to the 9th section were adopted. Mr. Beauchamp proposed to amend the 9th section by adding thereto a proviso authorizing an appeal from the Assessors to the Uounty Commissioners or Ordinary. Mr. Beauchamp called for the yeas and nays on the amendment.

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The call was not sustained. The amendment was lost. Section 10 was read and a certain amendment thereto offered by Mr. Pringle was adopted.
The 11th section was read and amendments proposed by the committee were adopted.
On motion of Mr. Payne the section was further amended by striking out the words " within ten days" in the sixth line of the printed bill, and inserting in lieu thereof the words ''at the time and place fixed by said board.''
The 12th section was read. The 13th section was read, and amendments offered thereto were adopted. The 14th section was read, and~an amendment offered by the Committee was adopted. The 15th section was read. On motion of Mr. Pringle the figures "1873" were stricken and '' 1882" were inserted. Mr. Patten moved to strike out section 15. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question. The call was sustained.
The main question was put, which was the motion to strike out section 15.
The motion to strike out prevailed. 'l'he 16th section was read.
On motion of Mr. Hawkes the seCtion was amended by authorizing the affidavit to be to the best of affiants knowledge and belief.
The section was further amended on motion of Mr. Rountree so as to authorize oath to be taken before any one authorized to administer oaths.
On motion of Mr. Teasley the section was so amended that the affidavit provided for should have reference to the property owned on April 1st of each year.
The 17th section was read. The 18th section was read.

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Mr. Maddox moved to strike out the words " wild lands."

Mr. McBride called for the previous qnestion. The call was sustained.

The amendment was adopted. Mr. Pringle moved to adjourn. The motion was lost.

The 19th section of the printed hill was read, which

was an additional section proposed by the Committee

as an amendment to the original bill. Mr. \Vatts offered an ami'Jndment to the 19th section
as to return of property by non-residents. The amendment proposed by Mr. Watts was lost. The amendment proposed by the Committee as sec-
tion 19th was adopted. Mr. McBride offered an amendment to be known as
section 20.

The amendment was agreed to. The 20th section (repealing clause) was read. The bill was read the third time. On the passage of the bill Mr. Eason called for tl1e

yeas and nays. The call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson,

Gordon,

Peek,

Awbry,

Hawkes,

Pendleton,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Harris,

Ray of Coweta,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Hoge,

Rice,

Bartl~>tt,

Hulsey,

Robbe,

Brewster,

Humber,

Rountree,

Broyles,

Hudson of Jackson, Russell of Clarke,

Crumbley,

Hudson of Webster, Russell of Decatur,

Dart,

Jenkins,

Spence,

Drewry,

Jones of DeKalb,

Sweat of Clinch,

DuPree,

Little,

watts,

Everett,

Maddox,

Wilder,

Flynt,

McBride,

Wilson of Sumter,

Ford,

McKinney,

Wright of Floyd,

Foster,

Mcintosh,

Zachry.

Gray,

Payne,

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

James,

Patten,

A vary,

Jacoway,

Redding,

Beauchamp,

Johnston,

Rich of Paulding,

Bishop,

Johnson of Echols, Silman,

Bonner,

Johnson of Lee,

Short,

Brewer,

Jones of Bartow,

Simmons,

Brinson,

Jones of Elbert,

Spengler,

Burch,

Jones of Twiggs,

Smith of Bryan,

Bush,

Key,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Carroll,

Kimsey,

Stallings,

Ca.rter,

Lewis,

Stapleton,

Cannon,

Logue,

Studdard,

Carithers,

Lott,

Sweat of Pierce,

Crenshaw,

Mason,

Tate,

Courson,

McRae,

Tucker,

Davis,

McKay,

Waldroop,

Daniel,

McCants,

Walthall,

Deaton,

McCurry,

Wimberly,

Dews,

McElvaney,

Winningham,

Eason,

McGregor,

Wilson of Bullock,

Falligant,

Me W'horter,

Wilson of Greene,

Fite,

Middlebrooks,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Fuller,

Mitchell,

Wilson of Camden,

Geer,

Mobley,

Withrow,

Glisson,

Moore of Hancock, Witcher,

Griffin,

Moo::e of Taliaferro, Wood,

Graham,

Murray,

Wright of Washington,

Howell, Irwin,

Park,

Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Jordan,

Reese,

Beck,

Julian,

Rich of Wayne,

Brown,

Lofton,

.Robins,

Brooks,

McDonough,

Robertson,

Camp,

Morrow,

Shipp,

Calvin,

Osborn,

Sinquefield,

Chancey

Owens,

Sutton,

Crittenden,

Paulk of Berrien,

Teasley,

Cox,

Paulk of Coffee,

Thompson,

Dawson,

Perkins,

Watson,

DeLacy,

Pringle,

Wisdom,

Foy,

Rankin,

Whatley,

Gary,

Ray of Crawford,

Wolfe,

Griffith, Head,

Redwine,

Mr. Speaker.

Y~as 47. Nays 85. Not voting 43.

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The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the negative the bill was lost.
On motion of Mr. Bartlett, chairman, leave of absence was granted the Committee on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad for We1nesday and Thursday, to visit the line of said road and the camp of the convicts employed by said Railroad Company.
On motion of Mr. Robbe the following bill was re committed to the Committee on General Judiciary, towit:
No. 226-A bill to a mend the law in reference to probate of foreign wills.
Mr. James, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills which they return and recommend that they do pass, to. wit : .
A bill to amend an act of September 20th, 1879, in relation to the pay of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dooly.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground, Cherokee county, Ga
Also, a bill to amend an act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the town of Waycross, in the county of Ware.
.Also, the following biH which they return and rec ommend that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution of 1877.
Respectfully submitted. J. S. JAMES, Chairman protem.

On motion of Mr. Bonner the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 29, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Rev. J. F. McClelland.
The roll of members was called, and the following answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Cox, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry,

Harris, hoge, Howell, HuJgey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, 1\1ason, McRae, McKay, 1\IcCantlo, McBride, McKinney,

Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Ru~ell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall,
Wat~n,
Watts, Wilder, Wimberly,

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DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Ji'uller, Gary, Geer, Glisgon, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes,

Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, l\forrow, Murray, Oaborn, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, 'Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beck, Bishop, Brooks, Calvin, Chancey, Griffith,

Head, McCurry, McDonough, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin,

Ray of Crawford, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Sutton, Thompson.

Present 154. Absent 21.

Mr. Tate, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. James, Chairman on the part of the House, of the Joint Committee to investigate the state of business before the General Assembly, and to report the earliest practicable day for adjournment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, appointed under a resolution adopted

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by the General Assembly for the purpose of examining into the status of the busiMss of the two Houses, with a view of ascertaining aud reporting some early day for the final adjournment of the General Assembly, beg leave to submit the following report, to-wit :

The Committee, after carefully examining into the amount and nature of the business on the desks of the two Houses and before the several committees, unanimously report that in their opinion, if the utmost despatch is used in disposing of said business, this General Assembly may adjourn sine die at twelve o'clock noon on Saturday, the 15th day of September proximo, without detriment to tht> public business. Hereto is appended a statement of the business now before the General Assembly as furnished to the Committee hy the officers of the two Houses on the 27th instant:
All of which is respectfully submittPd. M. A. B. TATU)I, Chairman. CALVIN GEORGI<:, Committee on part of Senate. J. S. JAMES, Chairman. C. T. ZACHRY, S. D. FrLLER, Committee on part of House.
STATEMENT OF BUSINESS IN SENATE.
Senate bills in Committee ........................ 47 Senate bills in Honse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . 42 Senate bills on table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Senate bills for third reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senate resolutions in House ...................... 10

Total ................................... 120
HOUSE BILLS IN SENATE.
House bills in Committee ......................... 18 Hou~Se bills for third rP.ading.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 House bills on table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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House resolutions.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total. ..................................... 33
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HARRIS, Sec'y. Senate.
STATEMENT OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES, AUG. 27, 1883.
House bills for third reading....................... 165 House bills for second reading [adversely] ........ 203 House bills for second reading [favorable] ........ 176 House bills laid on table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 House resolutions ................................ 17 Senate bills for first reading. . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Senate bills for second reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senate bills for third reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total in Clerk's desk ...................... 597
IN HANDS OF COMMITTEES.
Finance bills resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 General Judiciary House bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 General' Judiciary Senate bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Special Judiciary. . . .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. 25 Corporations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Banks............................................... 2 Temperance................................. 12 Roads and Bridges. . .. . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6 Railroads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Education.................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
78
Total.................................... 675 M. A. HARDIN, Cl'k House of Reps.
Mr. James offered the following resolution, which was read and agre!3d to, to- wit :

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733

Resol?Jed, That on and after to-day the House meet at 9 o'clock a. m. and adjourn at 1 o'clock p. m., and meet again at 3 o'clock and. adjourn at 6 o'clock, and that no other meeting be held each day until otherwise ordered by the House.

Mr. Maddox offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

Resol?Jed, That from and after .to-day no special order be set down, but bills shall be read in their order.

Mr. Mobley, Chairman of the Committee of the institution for the Deaf and Dumb submits the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee have bad under consideration the following bill, and recommend that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1235 of the revised Code of Georgia of 1882, so far as relates to the manner of receiving pupils into the institution of the Deaf and Dumb.

Respectfully submitted. LEWIS W. MoBLEY, Chairman.

Mr. Little, Chairman of the Finance Committee, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back to the House. with the recommendation that they do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate $20,000 of the fund arising from the inspection of' fertilizers in this State, for the

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support of the Branch Colleges of the State Univer sity.
The Committee also recommend that the following bill do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to authorize and require the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch therPof a collPge to be established at MeVille, in the county of Telfair.
The Committee also recommend the following bill do not pass, to-wit :

.A bill to appropriate $30,000 to the State University for the maintainance and support of the Branch Colleges of said Institution.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LrrTLE, ChairmaQ..

Mr. Maddox, Chairman protem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolution which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo restrict each member in speaking to the time of
five minutes on any one subject.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. MADDOX, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Maddox the resolution just reported back was taken up, and was amended by striking out "five" and inserting ''ten minutes."
The resolution as amended was agreed to.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman pTo tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the followiug report, to-wit:

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735

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had the following bill under consideration, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to establish a State Normal School at Milledgeville in this State, which they report back with the r~>commendation that it be referred to the Committee on the General Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.
Senate amendment to the following House bill was concurred in, to. wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding.

The following bill was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to establish a State Normal School at Milledgeville.

By unanimous consent of the House-yeas 90, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on FinancE', to-wit:

By Mr. Wright, of FloydA bill to regulate the compensation of Tax Collector
and R.ecdver of l!"loyd county, as far as relates to county taxes, and to regulate the compensation of County Treasurer of said county.

On motion of Mr. Spence, and by unanimous consent, the following reconsidPred bill was taken up and read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of alc-holic, spirituous,

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a.nd malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters, in the counties of Pike and Mitchell, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said counties, and to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Spence the county of Pike was
stricken from said bill. The report of the Committee was amended and
agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices was exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 0.
On motion of Mr. Beauchamp, and by unanimous consent of the House, House bill No. 516, to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters in the county of Pike, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, and to provide a penalty, and for other purposes, which had been consolidated with a similar bill for Mitchell county and then stricken from !'laid consolidated bill, was taken up, read the first time, and by unanimous consent referred to the Committee on Temperance.

The following bill reported back by the Committee on Local and Special bills as incapable of consolidation was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Commissioners for Emanuel, Marion, and Johnson counties, as far as relates to the county of Johnson.

By unanimous consent of the House the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and 1eferred to the Committee on Education, to-wit :

By Mr. McCants-
A bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch of said University a CollPge of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and Sciences to be established at Butler, Taylor county.

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By unanimous consent of the House-yeas 92, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 9C., nays 0-the same was read the first time and referred to the Committee nn Finance, to-wit:
By Mr. CrenshawA bill to establish a system of public schools for the
city of LaGrange, and to provide for the support and maintenance thereof, and for other purposes.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Withrow. The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to wit :

An act to incorporate the town of Temple, in the county of Carroll, and to provide for a Mayor and Council for said town, and to confer certain powers and privileges upon the Mayor and Council thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to confer additional powers upon the Mayer and Council of said city in regard to laying and collecting of licenses and taxes thereon ; also to confer upon the Mayor and Council full power to loeate and establish a city market, to pass all ordinances necessary to regulate and control the same, and to punish for violations thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Holton, in Bibb county, and to prohibit the sale of all intoxicating liquors therein, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend the several acts incoi'porating the town of Barnesville, to increase the powers of the Mayor and Council of said town, and for other purposes therein named.
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Also, an act to amend the charter of the Atlantic and Great Western Canal Company, approved October 27, 1870, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to establish and define he corporate limits of the city of Griffin, Spalding county, Georgia; to limit the number of officers of said city ; to limit the cmrent Pxpenses of 13aid city ; to define the powers and duties of the May or and Council of said city, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend an act to fix the fees of the Sheriff or Jaihr of Stewart county for dieting prisoners confined in the common jail of said county, approved February 1, 1877, 80 as to increase said fees.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquors within tha town of Grantville, and within three miles of the corporate limits of the same, and for other purposes.
Also~ ad act to incorporate the town of Ty-Ty, in the county ofWorth, and for other purposes.

He has also signed and approved the following resolution:

A resolution-
To pay the members, and those entitled thereto mileage in coming to and returning from the present adjourned session of the General ~ssembly.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding, passed by requisite constitutionalm.ajority of yeas ~3, nays 0.

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The following House resolution was pa~sed by substitute, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

A resolutionSupplying Notaries Public with Codes, passed by
constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

The House then proceeded with the r.onsideration of the special order for to-day, which was Senate bill to be entitled an act tu alter and amend section 4587 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, with reference to persons fraudulently obtaining credit.
On motion of Mr. Peek the printed bill was amended as follows:
By adding between the words "another" and "shall'' on the 5th and 24th lines, the words "for not longer than one year and commences such service."
By adding between the words "shall" and "leave" in the 7th and 27th lines the word' 'willfL1lly."
By adding between the words "employer" and "without" in the 8th and 27th lines the words "before the expiration of such term of contr.wt or service."
Mr. Lofton moved to amend the printed bill by adding between the words "shall" and "obtain" in the 5th and 24th lines the words "with intent to defraud."
Also, to add between the words "provocation" and "shall" in the 7th line the words "and with intent to defraud."
Mr. Mcintosh moved tu amend by adding the words "in writing" between the words "another" and ''shall" in the printed bill in the 5th and 24th lines.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the amendments proposed.
The call was sustained. The main question wa8 put. The question on the amendment proposed by Mr. Lofton being divided was first on the fir8t portion thereof-amending the 5th and 24th lines.

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On this question Mr. Peek demanded the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer,

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of ,Tackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks,

Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Morrow, Osborn, Patten, Payne, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbins, Rountree, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Waldroop, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh. Wilson of Camden, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Brinson, Brown,

Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lott, McGregor, McWhorter,

Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch,

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741

Carter, Crenshaw, Dews, Flynt, Gordon, Harris, Humber, James, Jenkins, Johnston,

Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Robbe, Russell of Clarke,

Tucker, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brooks, Calvin, Chancey, Cox, DeLacy, Glisson,

Griffith, Head, Key, McCurry, McDonough, Mobley, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine,

Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Withrow, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 96. Nays 43. Not voting 36.

So a majority having voted in the affirmative the first division of the amendment was adopted.
The second division of the amendment in reference to the 7th linA of the printed bill was adopted.
Mr. Peek called for the yeas and nays on the adoption of the amendment offered by Mr. Mcintosh.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Brewer,

Griffin, Hawks, Hoge, Howell,

Osborn, Patten, Payne, Redding,

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JouRNAL OF TITE HousE.

Broyles, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Gary,

Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of "\Vehster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McRae, :McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock,

Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Spence, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, vVilson of Camden, Wood, "\Vright of }<loyd.

'l'hose voting in the nt>gative are Messrs.-

. Alexander,

James,

Pringle

A vary,

Jenkins,

Ray of Coweta,

Awbry,

Johnston,

Robbe,

Beauchamp,

Jones of Bartow,

Short,

Bonner,

Jones of Elbert,

Simmons,

Brinson,

Jones of Twiggs,

Spengler,

Brown,

Little,

Smith of Bryan,

Camp,

Lofton,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Carter,

Lott,

Stallings,

Crenshaw,

Mason,

Sweat of Clinch,

Daniel,

McKay,

Waldroop,

DewR,

McCants,

Walthall,

Drewry,

McGregor,

vVilson of Bullock,

Flynt,

J\Ic "\Vhorter,

vVilson of Greene,

Foster,

Moore of Taliaferro, "\Vilson of Sumter,

Geer,

Morrow,

Wisdom,

Graham,

Murray,

Witcher,

Gray,

Park,

vVhatley,

Gordon,

Peek,

vV olfe,

Harris,

Pendleton,

Wright of Washington,

Humber,

Perkins,

Zachry.

Those not voting are MPssrs.-

Alsabrook, Bartlett,

Head, Jones of DeKalb,

Rich of "\Vayne, Robertson,

Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brooks, Calvin, Chancey, Cor, DeLacy, Eason, Glisson, Griffith,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUbT 29, 1883.

743

Logue, McCurry, McDonough, Mobley, owens, Paulk of Berrien, Panik of Coffee, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinq nefield, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Withrow, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 75. Nays 63. Not voting 37.

A majority having voted in the affirmative the amend ment proposed by l\fr. Mcintosh was adopted.
l\fr. Stapleton moved to amend the bill by adding the following as section 2d, to wit:
Be it further enacted that the provhdons of the foregoing section shan be so construed as to apply to all persons or parties for the willful violation of a contract.
Mr. McBride moved to amend by inserting after the word "arrears" in the 9th line the following :
" Or if any person, after having obtained the servi\}e or labor of another, shall, with intent to defraud such person, fail or refuse to pay such person for such service or labor when the same is due, with intent to defraud."
Mr. McGregor called for the previous question on the bill and amendments.
The call was sustained. 'rhe first question was on the amendment proposed by Mr. Stapleton. The amendment was lost. The next question was on the amendment proposed by Mr. McBride. The amendment was adopted.

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

The bill was read the third time. The report of the Committee as amended was agreed to. Mr. Rice called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brinson, Brown, Carter, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Daniel, Dews, Drewry, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Gary, Geer, Graham,

Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Humber, HudRon of Webster, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Little, Lofton, Logue, Mason, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mobley,

Morrow, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Robins, Rountree, Short, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Sumter, wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Zachry.

1'hose voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Brewer, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis,

Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox,

Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Rnssell of Clarke, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton; Studdard, Sweat of Pierce. Tate,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

745

Dawson, Deaton, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Griffin, Hoge,

McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Murray, Osborn, Patten, Payne,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington.

Alsabrook, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brooks, Calvin, Chancey, Cox, DeLacy, Glisson, Griffith, Head, Jones of DeKalb,
Yeas 60. Nays 75. Not voting 40.

Lott, McCurry, McDonough, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford Redwine,

Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sin-1uefield, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, 'Watts, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Young, Mr. Speaker.

So a majority having voted in the negative>, the bill was lost.
Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro. tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report.:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the President of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of House, the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Joint Committee on the Penitentiary

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JOURNAL OF 'fHE HOUSE.

to employ a stenographer for the purpose of taking tes timony.

Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill, to wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for constructing a road from Clayton, in the county of Rabun, to Hiwassee, in the county of Towns, and to appropriate certain taxes to that object, which the Committee have instructed me to report back with the recommendation that the same be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully sublliitted.. RICHARD B. RussEr,L, Chairman.

The hour of 1 o'clock having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P. M. The House rPassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. By leave of the House Mr. wright, of washington, withdrew House billNo. 467-To define trespass on land in the county of Washington. The House then took up special and local bills for a third reading. The following bill was -read the third time, the

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

747

proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passrd as amended by the requisite constitutional majority--yeas 91, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to provide for an election to be held in the county of Sumter to submit to the qualified voters of said county the question of issuing and negotiating bonds of the county of Sumter, not to exceed $BO,OOO, for the purpose of erecting a new court house in said county ; and in case two-thirds of the q nalified voters at said election shall vote in favor of issuing and negotiating said bonds, to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and R~venues of said. county to issue and negotiate and sell said bonds for the purpose aforesaid, and also to provide for the paymant of the principal and intert>st of said bonds that may be issued under this act, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notic-s wt>re exhibited, and the report of the committPe \vas agreed to, and bill passed by substitute hy the constitutional majority, yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the time for which the members of the City Council of Augusta shall hold office, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the tllird time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amendt>d by the constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the county of Taylor and State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of

748

JoURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 98, na.ys 0-to-wit:

A bill to prevent any person in Thoma.s county from herding and driving or herding or driving sheep from the range or ranges where they use or graze, without first giving notice, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolde in the county of Taylor, to authorize said town to issue bonds for school purposes, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of preper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to,
and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority, yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

.A: bill to amend the charter of the city of Griffin.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices was exhibited and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and empower the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of Troup to levy and collect such additional tax annually as may be necessaJ'Y for the support an<! maintenance of the paupers of said county.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

749

port of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0, to wit:

A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous or intoxica ting liquors of any kind in the county of Twiggs, un less the same shall be authorized by a majority of the legal voters of said county, and to prescribe the manner of taking the vote thereon.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0- to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of County Treasurer, and per diem of jurors and bailiffs in attendance upon Upson Superior Court for the county of Upson, so far as the same applies to fees of County Treasurer.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee as amended was agreed to, the proofs of publication of notices were exhibited and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0-to-wit:

.A bill to provide for drawing and empanneling but one grand jury for each term of the Superior Court of Washington county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad Com pany.

750

JouRNAL OF TTIE HousE.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to crea1 e a Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Worth, and for other purposes, approved September 19tiJ, 1881.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law wt>reexhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority -yeas !H, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend an art to incorporate the town of Ellaville in Schley county.

'rhe following bill was read the third time proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to-wit:

A bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Jasper county, to define the liabilities of said owners and the rights of persons damaged by said stock running at large.

Mr. .Middlebrooks moved to amend by adding the following proviso to the bill :
Provided, That nothing in this act f:hall apply to line stock of any description belonging to citizens of Newton county; that is to say that the impounoing provisions of this act shall not apply to stock belonging to citizens of Newton county.
Mr. McGregor called for the yeas and nays on the adoption of the amendment.
The call was sustained.

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751

On calling th~ roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, A vary, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dawson, Eason, Everett, Fite, Fuller, Ford,

Foy, Geer, Gary, Griffith, Griffin, Howell, Hoge, HudRon of Jackson, James, .Julian, .Tones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, McRae, McKay, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mason,

Murray, McCants, Osborn, Payne, Patten, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Simmons Tucker, Waldroo)), 'Vimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wood, Wilson of Bullock, . Watson, Wilson of Sumter,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brown, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Flynt, Foster, Graham, Gray,

Hawks, Harris, Humber, Hudson of Webster, .TenkinA, Johnston, J one~ of Twiggs, Key, Lofton, Lott, Mcintosh, McGregor, Morrow, Park, Pendleton, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Robertson, Rountree, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Walthall, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Bartlett, Bishop,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

752

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Beck, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Calvin, Chancey, Cox, Dart, DeLacy, Falligant, Glisson, Gordon, Head, Hulsey, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols,

Little, Maddox, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McWhorter, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Watts, Wilder, Winningharu, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Withrow, Wright of Floyd, Young. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 60. Nays 46. Not voting 66.

A majority having voted in the affirmative, the amendment was adopted.
.Mr. McKay, of Jones, moved to amend the proviso, in the bill, just adopted by extending the provisions of said proviso to the county of Jones.
The amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the constitutional majority of 92, nays 0. The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railr:>ad Company.

The following bilJ was read the third time, proofs of

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

753

publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0.

A bill to incorporate the town of Graysville, in the county of Catoosa, and for other purposes.

Mr. Pendleton, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Public Printing, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Public Printing have had under considera.tion the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the official advertising of all county officers in the several counties of this State.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PENDLETON, Chairman protem.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Capital Bank of Macon, Georgia, approved August 24, 1872, so as to authorize the President and Directors of said bank to reduce the capital stock of said bank to one l.t undred thousand dollars, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yea.s 94, nays 0.

A bill to submit to the legal voters of Butts county question of prohibiting the sale of spirituous, vinous
48

754

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

malt liquors in said county, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Harris, the time of the evening session was extended until the next bill was disposed of, to-wit:
The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, in the county of Butts.

On motion of Mr. vVilson, of Sumter, Honse resolu tions Nos. 118 and 130, were recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
The Speaker then declared the House adjourned nntil9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 30, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was off~red by the Chaplain, the Rev. J. F. McClelland. On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner,

Harris, lioge, Howell, HulBey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Wayne, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice,

, THURSDAY, .AUGUbT 30, 1883.

755

Brewer,

James,

Brinson,

Jacoway,

Broyles,

Jenkins,

Brown,

Jordan,

Burch,

Johnston,

Bush,

Johnson of Echols,

Camp,

Johnson of Lee,

Carroll,

Jones of Bartow,

Carter,

Jones of DeKalb,

Cannon,

Jones of Elbert,

Carithers,

Jones of Twiggs,

Crenshaw,

Julian,

Crittenden,

Key,

Crumbley,

Kimsey,

Courson,

Lewis,

Dart,

Little,

Davis,

Lofton,

Daniel,

Logue,

Dawson,

Lott,

Deaton,

Maddox,

Dews,

Mason,

DeLacy,

~IcRae,

Drewry,

McKay,

DuPree,

McCants,

Eason,

McBride,

Everett,

McKinney,

Falligant,

Mcintosh,

Fite,

l\!cElvaney,

Flynt,

McGregor,

Ford,

Mc,Vhorter,

Foster,

Middlebrooks,

Foy,

Mitchell,

Fuller,

Mobley,

Gary,

Moore of Hancock,

Geer,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Glis..on,

Morrow,

Griffin,

Murray,

Graham,

Osborn,

Gray,

Park,

Gordon,

Patten,

Hawkes.

Payne,

Calvin,

Peek,

Chancey,

Pendleton,

Griffith,

Perkins,

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Head,

Ba.rUett,

McCurry,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Sutton, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wab;on, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.
Russell of Decatur, Shipp,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Beck, Bishop, Brewster, Brooks, Cox,
Present 155. Absent 20.

McDonough, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin,

Sinq nefield, Thompson. Watts, Young,

Mr. Spengler reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Johnston, of Baldwin, gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Johnson, of Baldwin, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on Senate bill to amend section 4587 of the Code of 1882, with reference to persons fraudulently obtaining credit. Mr. Jordan moved to lay the motion to l'econsider on the table. On the motion to table Mr. Penaleton called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those votipg in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Broyles, Bonner, Burch, Bush, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Camp, Chancey Dawson, Dart, Davis,

Gray, Howell, Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jones of DeKalb, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jordan, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McBride,

Osborn, Patten, Payne, Perkins, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Reese, Robertson, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Studdard, Tate, Tucker,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1883.

757

Daniel, Deaton, Everett, Falligant, Fuller, Foy, Gary, Griffith, Glisson, Griffin,

McKinney, Mcintosh, Mason, McRae, McKay, 1\IcCants, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Murray,

Waldroop, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wood, Wolfe, Wilder,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Humber,

Ri<'h of Wayne,

Atkinson,

Hudson of Webster, Robbe,

Avary,

James,

Robins,

Awbry,

Jenkins,

Rountree,

Beauchamp,

Johnston,

Russell of Clarke,

Carter,

Jones of Elbert,

Simmons,

Calvin,

Jones of Twiggs,

Spengler,

Crittenden,

Key,

Spence,

Crumbley,

Little,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Dews,

Lofton,

StallingR,

Drewry,

Logue,

Sweat of Clinch,

Fite,

McGregor,

Sweat of Pierce,

Flynt,

McWhorter,

Walthall,

Foster,

Mitchell,

Wilson of Sumter,

Geer,

Morrow,

Wisdom,

Graham,

Park,

"Whatley,

Gordon,

Peek,

Wright of Washington,

Hawkes,

Pendleton,

Zachry.

Harris,

Pringle,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Head,

Shipp,

Bartlt>tt,

Jones of Bartow,

Short,

Beck,

Lott,

Sinquefield,

Bishop,

McCurry,

Sutton,

Brewer,

McDonough,

Teasley,

Brewster,

Mobley,

Thompson,

Brinson,

Moore of Hancock, Watson,

Brooks, Crenshaw,

Owens, Paulk of Berrien,

Watts, Withrow,

Cox, DeLacy,

Paulk of Coffee, Rankin,

Witcher, Wright of Floyd,

DuPree,

Ray of Coweta.,

Young.

Eason,

Rice,

Mr. Speaker.

Ford,

Russell of Decatur,

Yeas 77. Nays 56. Not voting42.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

A majority having voted in the affirmative the motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Mr. Little moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of having read a second time the following bill which had been adversely reported by the committee, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 267 of the Code so as to prescribe what dockets shall be kept in the Superior Court.
The motion to suspend the rules did not -prevail. Mr. Maddox offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:

Resol?Jed, That from and after the adoption of this resolution that no bill, which has been unfavorably reported upon by the Committt>es of this House shall be considered until all bills receiving a favorable report shall have been disposed of except by unanimous consent.

Mr. Hulsey, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special:Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills which they return and recommend that they!do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend:section 4079 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to pay election superintendents in the

county of Quitman.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Powder

Springs in the county of Cobb.

Also, a bill to abolish an act to create a County

Court for the county of Miller.

Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of

Quitman to provide for the registration of the legal

voters of the incorporation.



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Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Ordinaries Court iu and for Lee county.
Also, a bill to make \Vaynesboro a city. Also, a bill to levy a tax on all dogs in Clarke
county. Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of
Commissioners for the counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnston.
Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the driving of cattle from North Carolina into the counties of this State.
Also, a bill to regulate the granting of license to retail spirituous liquors in Twiggs county.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Fulton.
Also, a bill to constitute the Sheriffs, Tax Receivers and Ordinaries of the several counties in this State.
Also, the following bill which they recommend the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the registration of electors in Appling county.
Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the driving of cattle through or

from the States of South and North Carolina, Tennes-

see, Alabama, or Florida, into this State for the pur-

pose of grazing or pasturing on the same.



Respectfully submitted.

W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Temperance have had under con-

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sideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Catoosa.
Also, the following bills, which they recommenq. do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in certain distances of Pentecost Church, in Jackson county, Centre Church and Methodist Church at Winterville, in Oglethorpe county, Allan's Fork and Mountain Creek Church, in Jackson county, and of Jug Tavern Academy, which is a consolidated bill for bills Nos. 637, 765 and 767.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Floyd county.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Thomas county the question of prohibition.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liqnors in the county of Pike.

The committee find the proofs correct of publication of the foregoing bills.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
.A bill to regulate the fees of Clerks of the Superior Courts in this State.

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Also, the following bill, which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit :

A bill to amend the garnishment laws of this State.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to allow criminals the use of anasthesia in this State.

Also, the following resolution, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A resolutionTo appoint a committee from the House and Senate
to report upon the practicability of amending the Constitution.
Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the publication of the Supreme Court reports.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.
Mr. James, Chairman of the Committee on Adjournment, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Adjournment have had under consideration the following resolution, which they re. turn with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A resolutionThat this General Assembly do adjourn s-ine die at
12m. on Saturday the 15th of September. Also, the following resolution which they recom-
mend do not pass, to- wit :

A resolution-

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That this General Assembly adjourn sine die on the 1st day of September.
Respectfully submitted. J. S. JAliiES, Chairman.
The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing, with accompanying documents.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Stcretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Senate has passed the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill providing for an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases, whi0h was passed by a requisite constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays none.

The Senate has passed the following House bill with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill providing for the erection of a new Capitol building, passed by a requisite constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 7.

The regular order for to-day was the reading of bills, favorably reported, the third time.
The following bill was rP.ad the third time, and the report of the committee recommending its passage, by substitute, was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4151 of the Code of 1882,

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which provides for proving accounts in Justice Courts against non-residents.

The substitute proposed by the committee was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Harris, the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee and the adoption of the substitute was reconsidered.
Mr. Harris then moved to amend the substitute by inserting after the words "open court" the words, "provided pt>rsonal service has been had in said case."
The amendment was lost. Mr. Jordan offered an amendment excepting from the provisions of the substitute accounts against executors and administrators in their representative capacity. The amendment was agreed to. Mr. McBride Qffered the following amendment, which was agreed to, to-wit:
By adding to the first section of the substitute the following : " Provided that in all cases when a counter affidavit is filed by the defendant and the plaintiff is not present at thP- court, it shall be the duty of the Justice of the Peace to continue such case until the next term of said court.

The substitute proposed by the committee, as amended, was adopted.
Mr. Fite called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles,

Fuller, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Crawford Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne,

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Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster,

Hudson of Jackson, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, Mason, McBride, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Patten, Peek,

Robbe, Robins, Rountree, Rnssell of Clarke, Silman, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce. Tucker, Waldroop, Winningham, wilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Camden, 'Visdom, Witcher, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Carroll, Chancey, Crittenden, Crumbley, Daniel, Drewry, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Humber, Hudson of Webster,

Irwin, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Little, Lofton, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Mcintosh, Mitchell,

Morrow, Murray, Short, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson Studdard, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Courson,

Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Logue, Lott, McCurry, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley,

Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sin.J_uefield, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Watson,

Cox, Dart, DeLacy, Eason, Ford, Foy, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Head,

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Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redwine,

Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 72. Nays 39. Not voting 64.

So the requisite constitutional majority not having voted iu the affirmative, tbe bill was lost.
On motion of Mr. Crenshaw House bill No. 117, to encourage the propagation of fish, was laid on the table.
Tht> House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, in the chair.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionTo appropriate money to pay Chaplains of the House
and Senate for the adjourned session of 1883.
The committee direct me, as their Chairman, to report the resolution back to_the House with the recom.mendation that it do pass.
The resolution was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to.
!Pi The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on
the passage of the resolution. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Gray,

A vary,

Gordon,

Awbry,

Griffith,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hawkes,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Harris,

Beauchamp,

Hoge,

Bonner,

Howell,

Broyles,

Hulsey,

Brown,

Humber,

Burch,

Hudson of .Jackson,

Bush,

Hudson of Webster,

Camp,

Irwin,

Carroll,

James,

Carter,

Jacoway,

Cannon,

Jenkins,

Calvin,

Jordan,

Carithers,

Johnson of Echols,

Chancey,

Jones of Bartow,

Crenshaw,

Jones of DeKalb,

Orittenden,

Jones of Elbert,

Crumbley,

Jones of Twiggs,

Courson,

Key,

Dart,

Kimsey,

Davis,

Lewis,

Daniel,

Little,

Dawson,

Lofton,

Deaton,

Lott,

Dews,

Maddox,

Drewry,

Mason,

DuPree,

~feRae,

Ea.~on,

McKay,

Everett,

McCants,

Falligant,

McBride,

Fite,

McKinney,

Flynt,

Mcintosh,

Foster,

McElvaney,

Foy,

Mitchell,

Fuller,

Moore of Hancock,

Gary,

Murray,

Graham,

Morrow,

Osborn,

Patten,

Peek,

Pendleton,

Perkins,

Pringle,

Ray of Crawford,

Redwine,

Reese,



Rice,

Rich of Paulding,

Rich of Wayne,

Robbins,

Rountree,

Russell of Clarke,

Silman,

Short,

SimmonR,

Spence,

Spengler,

Smith of Bryan,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Stallings,

Stapleton,

Studdard,

Sweat of Clinch,

Sweat of Pierce,

Tucker,

'Valdroop,

Walthall,

1Vatson,

Wilder,

Wilson of Greene,

Wilson of Sumter,

Wisdom,

Witcher,

Wolfe,

Wood,

Wright of Washington,

Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Bartlett,

Julian, Logue, McCurry,

Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp,

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Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Cox, DeLacy, Ford, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Head, Johnston, Johnson of Lee,

McDonough, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Robbe,

Sinquefield, Sutton, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wimberley, "Winningham, Wilson of ~icintosh. wilson of Camden, 'Vitbrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 120. Nays 1-Mr. Wilson of Bulloch. Not voting 54.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the vVhole, House Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the "\iVhole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionProviding for the payment of the per diem and ac-
tual expenses of the joint committee to investigate the affairs of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.
The resolution wasread the third time. Mr. Fite moved to strike out the word "expenses" . and insert '' mileage'' in lieu thereof. The amendment was lost. Mr. Hawkes moved to amend by inserting the word "itemized" before the word "occount."

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The amendment was agreed to. The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed
to. On the passage of the resolution, the yeas and nays
were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, nawson, Deaton,
Dew~,
Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson,

Griffith, Hawks,, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock,

Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall,
'Vatson, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher,:: Whatley, Wolfe,

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Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon,

Morrow, Murray, Patten,

Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are MPssrs.-

Alsabrook, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Carithers, Cox, DeLacy, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Gary, Head, Jacoway, Jones of DeKalb,

Lott, McCurry, McDonough, McGregor, :McWhorter, :Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Rice, Robbe,

Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wilder, "\Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Wright of l!loyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 121. Nays 1-Mr. Fite; Not voting 53.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The House again went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Reese in the chair.
Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the vVhole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A resolntion-
For the relief of W. H. Horne, Tax Collector of Spalding county.
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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

The resolution was read the third time. The amendment proposed by the com~ittee to strike ont the preamble was not agreed to. The report of the committee was agreed to as to pas sage of the resolution. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite,

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell,

Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Waldroo\}, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh,

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Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,

Moore of Hancock, :Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Patten, Payne, Peek,

Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Yvolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, BarLlett, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brooks, Crenshaw, Cox, DeLacy, Fgrd, Gordon, Head, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert,

Logue, Lott, Mason, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, McGregor, McWhorter, :Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Rankin,

Redwine, Rice, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Wright of Floyd, Young. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 122. Nays 0. Not voting 53.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the resolution was passed.
Dy unanimous consent of the House the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. Flynt-
A bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to fl.Ccept as a branch of said University a College of Mechanic Arts and Sciences, to be established at Culloden, in this State, to authorize said Trustees to

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make appropriations for the support of the same, and for other purposes.
Mr.Mitchell, chairman pro. tem. of theCommitteeon Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the State University, so as to authorize the Board of Trustees to elect the Governor of the State a member thereof, and for other purposes, which they report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Leesburg h.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Clarksville Street Railway Company.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

.~.7Jfr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bill" of the House House of Representatives, to-wit:

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773

A bill providing for the appointment of a County Judge for the County Court of Mitchell county, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 1.

And I am instructed to transmit the same to the House of Representatives forthwith.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek, chairman.
Mr. Peek, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following resolutio~, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay James A. Green $1,500 on account of services
as agent of the State for the collection of the Trezevant claim as an advance on fees due him.

The committee direct me to report progress, and ask leave to sit again.
Mr. Rountree moved that the House proceed this afternoon with the further consideration of the resolution.
The motion prevailed. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Studdard, Simmons, Brewer, Lott, McKinney, Murray, Uourson, Smith of Wilkinson, Wilson of Sumter, Whatley, Brinson, Wilson of Bulloch, and Crumbley. 'fhe hour of 1 o'clock having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'cLOCK P. M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, the Speaker in the cliair.. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.

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The House resumed conside~ation of the resolution to pay James A. Green $1,500 on account for services rendered for the collection of the rrezevant claim.
And for that purpose resumed its session in Commit tee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which tht>y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay James A. Green $1,500 on account for services
rendered the State as agent for collection of the Trezevant claim.
The resolution was read the third time. The amendment proposed by the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brown, Calvin, Dart, Davis, DuPree, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gray, Gordon, Harrio,

Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Maddox, McKay, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Park,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Robertson, Silman, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkin~on, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden,

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Hose,
Hulsey,
Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Peek, Pendleton, Perkin!!,

Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington.

Thote voting in the negative are Mesll's.-

Atkin'10n1 Bonner,

Geer, Griflin,

Osborn, Paulk of Coffee,

"Broyles,

Graham,

Payne,

Bm:ah,

Gri:flith,

P:rlngle,

Bush,

Hawkes,

Ray of Coweta,

Camp,

Head,

Reese,

Carroll,

Rowell,

Robbe,

Carter,

Hudson of Webster, Robbins,

Cannon,

James,

Rountree,

Cari.thers,

Jackaway,

Russell of Clarke,

Chancey,

John!!on of Echols, Short,

Crenshaw,

Jones of Elbert,

Spengler,

Orittendeo,

Jones of Twiggs,

Stallings,

rumbley,

Lewis,

Stapleton,

Daniel,

Logue,

TWiker,

Dawson,

1\lason,

Waldroop,

Deaton,

1\lcOants,

Walthall,

Dews,

McBride,

Winningham,

Drewry,

1\lcG:reftor,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Elf.!lon,

MeWhorter,

Wisdom,

Everett,

Moore of Taliaferro, Witcher,

Fite,

Morrow,

Zachry.

Ford.

Murrar,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsa.brook,

Jones of Bartow,

Rich of Wayne,

Avarr,

Lott,

Russell of Decatur,

Barksdale of Lincoln, McRae,

Shipp,

Bartlett,

1\lcOw:ry,

Sinquefield,

Beck,

McKinney,

Simmons,

Bishop,

McDonough,

Sutton,

Brewer,

Middlebrooks,

Sweat of Pierce,

Brewster,

Mobley,

Teasley,

Brinson,

Owens,

Thompson,

Brooks,

Patten,

Watts,

Courson,

Paulk of Berrien,

Withrow,

Cox,

Rankin,

Whatley,

DeLacy,

Redwine,

Wright of Floyd,

Garr,

Rice,

Young,

Glisson,

Rich of Paulding,

1\fr. Speaker.

Johnson of Lee,

Yeas 61. Nays 68. Not voting 46.

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A majority having voted in the negative, the resolution was lost.
The next business in order was the reading oflocal and. special bills the third time.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to form a Board of County Commissioners of roads and Revenues for the county of Appling, and for other purposes.

The message received from his Excellency the Governor this morning was taken up and read, and was as follows:

EXECUTIVE DEPART11IENT,
Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 29, 1883.

To the House of Representatives :

I feel constrained to return the accompanying bill,

entitled "a bill to amend the charter of the city of 1\-fa-

con, Bibb county, by authorizing the Mayor and Coun-

cil of the city of Macon, Georgia, to submit to the

qualified voters of said city the question of erecting a

building for a market house therein, and whethAr the

debt of said city shall be increased to an amount not to

exceed forty thousand dollars therefor, to authorize

and provide for the issue of 6 per cent. interest bearing

bonds, and for the creation of a commission to negoti-

ate the same, and to control the fund authorized herein

to be raised, and for the redemption of said bonds and

the payment of the coupons through said commission,'~

without my approval.



Paragraph 1, section 7, article 7 of the Constitution

provides that: "The .debt hereafter incurred by any

county, municipal corporation, or political division of

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this State, except as in this Constitution provided for, shall never exceed 7 per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property therein, and no such county, municipal, or division shall incur any new debt, e"xcept for a temporary loan or loans, to supply casual deficiencies of revenue, to exceed one-fifth of one per centum of the assessed value of taxable property therein, without the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters thereof, at an election for that purpose, to be held as may be prescribed by law; but any city, the debt of which does not exceed 7 per centum of the assessed value of the taxable property at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, may be authorized by law to increase, at any time, the amount of said debt, 3 per centum upon such assesseo valuation."
The supreme Court, in construing this provision of the Con~titution, has held that if the debt of the municipal corporation exceeded "seven per centum" of the assessed value of its taxable property when the Constitution was adopted, the General Assembly cannot authorize an increase of such debt, and th:1t such municipality can never thereafter lawfully increase its debt beyond seven per centum of the assessed value of its taxable property, except in the way of a temporary loan to supply a casual dPficiency of revenue. See 67th Georgia Reports, page 293.
'rhe bill under consideration authorizes an increase of the bonded debt of the city of Macon to the amount of $40,000, and is not a temporary loan to supply a casual defiP-iency of revenue."
I sought a conference with the Mayor of the city of Macon, who, although earnestly favoring the bill, candidly admitted that the debt of the city was, at the adoption of the Constitution of 1877, and is now, in excess of "sevmi per centum on the assessed value of its taxable property. This being conceded, the bill is clearly unconstitutional, and for this reason I feel compelled to withhold from it my approval.

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The check imposed by the provision of the Constitution aboved cited, on the increase of the indebtedness of municipal corporations, is wise and salutary. Whilst it is to be regretted that the city of Macon is not in a condition to establish a regular market for the sale of fresh meats and vegetables, as proposed by the bill, it is better that her citizens should endure the evils resulting from the want of such a market, than to seek their removal by a disregard of the plain mandates of the fundamental law of the State.
HENRY. D McDANIEL.

The following bills were recommitted: No. 514-To pay tales jurors in Randolph county. Recommitted to Special Judiciary. No. 429-To amend section 267 of the Code. Recommitted to General Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill establishing a new charter for the town of Stone Mountain.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of tlw committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the County Commissioners of Thomas county to appropriate from the general fund of said county moneys to assist the citizens of each militia district to erect a suitable building for the purpose of holding Justices Courts in each militia district in said county-the amount of money to be appropriated to be left to the discretion of said Commissioners.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publi"cation of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:
A. bill to amend an act entitled an act to establish a City Court in the county of Richmond, to provide for the appointment of a Judge and Solicitor thereof, and to define their powers and duties, approved September 22, 1881, so as to provide for the payment of the insolvent costs of the Clerk and Sheriff of f:'aid court in the same manner as the payment of the insolvent costs of the Solicitor of said court is provided for in said act of September 22, 1881.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority -yeas DO, nays 0-to-wit:
A. bill to incorporate the town of Villa Rica on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, in the county of Carroll, and to provide for the election of a Mayor and Councilmen of said town, and for other purposes herein contained.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A. bill to incorporate the town of East Rome, viz. : land lots two hundred and eighty-five and two hundred and eighty-six, twenty-third district, third section, Floyd county, and to confer certain powers and privileges upon the Mayor and Council thereof, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Robbe, the time of the afternoon session was extended until 6:30 o'clock p.m.

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. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the 'Vhite Star Line Steamboat Company, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the th'ird time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices was exhibited and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and bill passed by the constitutional majority, yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in the county of Henry, and the various acts amendatory thereof, and to define the powers and duties of the Mayor and Council, and other officers of said town.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee as amended was agreed to, the proofs of publication of notices were exhibited and the bill pass~d by substitute by a constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Tallapoosa, in the county of Haralson, approved December 20, 1860, to adopt a new charter for said town, to provide for the time and manner of holding elections for municipal officers of said town, and to define the

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limits of the same, approved December 7, 1880, by changing and extending its limits.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority -yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in the county of Meri wether upon the question of Prohibition or No Prohibition being submitted to the qualified voters of said county, and a majority of the voters being cast for Prohibition, and to provide a punishment for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0- to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Merchants and Planters Bank of Forsyth.

Mr. Maddox, chairman pro tem. of the Commtttee on Rnles, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionWhich provides that no bill unfavorably reported
shall be considered, except on motion to recommit, until those receiving a favorable report shall have been disposed of.
Respectfully submitted. J. \V. MADDox, Chairman p1o tem.

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On motion of Mr. Maddox, the resolution was taken up, read and agreed to.
'l'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to.wit:

A bill to provide compensation for all managers of general elections held in Oconee county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays u-to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Rockmart, in Polk county, approved August 26, 1872, and the act amendatory thereof, approved March 3, 1875, and for other -purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-port of the committee wa& agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to wit:

A bill to authorize the City Council of Augusta to issue bonds not exceeding $200,000 for the purpose of paying off the fioatir.g debt of said city, incurred prior to the date of the Constitution, and to provide for the redemption of said bonds, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to authorize the City Council of Augusta to fix and regulate the salary of the Mayor of said city, and for other purposes.

The foliowing bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide compensation for all managers of general, special and municipal elections held in Hancock county, and for other purposes.

L<>ave of absence was granted Messrs. Perkins, Robins, Carter, Barksdale of Wilkes, and 'Valdroop.
'fhe hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, August 31, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Jewell, of Conyers. The 1oll was called, and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, BartlE>tt, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway,

Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

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Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, .Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, J one; of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, l\IcCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, ::\Iclntosh, ::\IcElvaney, McGregor, l\Ic\Vhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, l\Iobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, \Valthall, Watson, \Vatts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, "Wilson of Greene, \Vilson of Sumter, Wil;;on of l\Iclntosh, wilson of Camden, wisdom, \Vitcher, \Vood, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Young. Zachry, l\Ir. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Beck, Brewster,

McKinney, Paulk of Berrien,

Short, Thompson,

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Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Cox,

Perkins, Rankin, Shipp,

Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Whatley.

Present 159. Absent 16.

Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on a bill to amend section 4151 of the Code of 1882, as to proving accounts in Justices Courts against non-residents. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, sub mitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to vrevent the driving of cattle from localities infected with distemper to places where cattle are not liable to said distemper.

The committee have also considered the following Senate bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4500 of the Code. Also, a bill to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to have analyses made of soils furnished by farmers and planters of this State.
Respectfully submitted. WM. L. PEEK, Chairman.
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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Mr. Little, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to carry into effect the obligation of the State to furnish employment and provide a home for Ransom Montgomery.
The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the State Librarian to furnish the Re-
ports of the Supreme Court to the county of Milton.

The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass as amended, to- wit :
A bill to establish a Technological Schuol as a part of the University.of Georgia, and to appropriate money for the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A.. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Com mittee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which thE:y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A. bill to amend section 828 of the Code of 1882.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to- wit:
A. bill to amend section 1579 of the Code of 1882.

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Also, the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 267 of the Code of 1882.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the collectien of taxes in this State.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the manner of letting out contracts to build public bridges.
Also, a bill to amend section 1553 (b) of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 1955 (a) of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts to issue subpamas on part of the State in criminal cases with five days after arrest of defendant.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

House bill No. 1013, to regulate the collection of taxes and make the laws therefor more efficient, was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.
By unanimous consent of the House--yeas 99, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on General J ndiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. LoftonA bill to abolish the office of Road Commissioners of
Bibb county, and to transfer their powers and duties to the County Board of Commissioners for said county, to provide for the working of the roads, and the control of the chain-gang of said county by said Commissioners, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent of the House-yeas 91, nays

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0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote-yeas 9G, nays 0-the same was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
Br Mr. LoftonA bill to incorporate the Canal Navigation and Land
Company of Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
By Mr. LoftonA bill to provide a permanent fund to be usad for
purchasing books and binding books for the State Library, by ap-propriating all moneys received by the sale of Supreme Court Reports to that purpose.

Mr. Jordan moved to take from the table and put upon the calendar a resolution for appointment of a joint committee to investigate and report the propriety of selling the W este<"n and Atlantic Railroad.

The motion prevailed, and the resolution resumed its place upon the calendar.
Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills, which they report back with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entit)ed an act to establish a branch college of the University at Cartersville.
Also, a Senate bill to be entitled an act to establish a branch college at Waycross.
Also, a bill to amend the public school laws of this State, so far as they relate to Pierce county.
Respe"ctfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman pro tem.

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Mr. Harris, chairman pro tem. of Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills, which they 1ecommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to regulate proceedings before the Railroad Commission of this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 7191 (f) of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit railroads in this State from discontinuing any passenger stations that have been established for five c0nsecutive years on the line of road.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to alter and extend the facilities of the Coast Line Railroad Company.

Respectfully submitted, N. E. HARRIS, Chairman.

By unanimous consent of the House, and by a vote-yeas 103, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 94, nays 0read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Crittenden-
A bill to submit to the voters of Randolph county the question of issuing county bonds for the purpose of erecting a new court house, and to provide for the issuing and redemption of said bonds.

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JOURNAL OF TH"E HOUSE.

By consent of the House, Mr. Falligant withdrew House bill No. 826, to extend the franchise of the Coast Line Company.
By unanimous consent of the House-yeas 9l,nays 0, the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 98, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

By Mr. Falligant-
A. bill to so alter and extend the franchise of the Coast Line Railroad Company as to authorize said company to construct additional linE's of road through the streets of Savannah, to control and manage its offices by five directors, and to have and exercise relative to the Islands of Great Warsaw and Little 'Varsaw all the privileges and powers that said company now bas by law relative to the Islands of "\Vhitmarsh and Wilmington.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to: wit:

By Mr. GriffithA. resolution to appropriate $200 to purchase certain
book!:" for Oconee county.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker :
'rhe Senate bas passed the following House bill, to-wit:
A. bill providing for working and keeping in good condition certain streams in the county of Emanuel, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

Also, the following Rouse bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concun-ence of the House, to-wit:

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A bill making more effective section 1409 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill providing for the paymPnt to the Sheriff of Early county his insolvent costs, and for other purposes.

The regular order was the consideration of bills and resolutions for a third reading.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Maddox in the chair.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the fol1owing resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing and directing a subscription for five
hundred copies of the Histo~y of Georgia by Colonel Charles C. Jones, Jr., at a cost not to exceed five dollars per volume. to be paid for when delivered at the State House.

The committee direct me as chairman to report the resolution back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
The resolution was read the third time. The amendment pl'Oposed by the committee striking out "500" and inserting "138" was adopted. The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Waldroop called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put, which was the passage of the resolution as amended.

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The yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Carter, Calvin, Dart, Drewry, DuPree, Falligant, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer, Gordon, . Hawkes, Harris,

Hoge, Irwin, James, Jackoway, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Owens, Park, Peek,

Pendleton, Pringle, Redding, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Eason, Everett, Fite, Ford, Fuller, Glisson,

Griffith, Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McElvaney, Mobley, Moore of Hancock,

Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Short, Spengler, Stapleton, Studdard, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of ~1cintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe,

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Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray,

Wood, Wright of WashingtoD, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, AtkiDROn, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dews, DeLacy, Flynt,

Hulsey, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lott, Mason, McKinney, McDonough, McWhorter, Mitchell, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Rice, Robbins, Russell of Decatur,

Yeas 54. Nays 72. Not voting 49.

Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

A majority having voted in the negative, the resolution was lost.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Ray, of Coweta, in the chair.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, towit:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the State Librarian to furnish the Re-
ports of the Supreme Court to the county of Milton. The Committee direct me as Chairman to report the

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same back, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute as amended.
The resolution was read the third time. The substitute proposed by the Committee was also read, which wasA bill to be entitled an act to supply Supreme Court reports to those counties that have never been supplied with said reports, and to those counties whose reports have been heretofore destroyed by fire, or by the soldiers of either army during the war, and to provide for payment of the same. The amendments proposed by the Committee to the substitute were agreed to. The bill was adopted as a substitute for the resolu tion. ' The report of the Committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution by the substitute reported the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Alsabrook, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Crittenden, Carithers, Davis,

Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of W'ebster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of DeKalb, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey,

Patten, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Robbe, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Sinquefield, Short, Spence,

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Daniel, nawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Ford, Foster, Griffith, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Head, Hawks,

Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, Mcintosh, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, McCurry, McGregor, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens,

Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watson, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, "Wisdom, Wolfe, Wood, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are 1\fessrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, DeLacy, Flynt,

Gary, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lott, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine, Rice, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur,

Yeas 124. Nays 0. Not voting 51.

Shipp, Simmons, Sutton, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of ~loyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted

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in the affirmative the resolution was passed by substitute as stated.

On motion of Mr. Beauchamp the following HQuse bill was taken up, and the Senate amendment thereto was agreed to, to-wit :

A bill to make more effective section 1409 of the Code of 1882, in reference to the practice of medicine.

Mr. Beauchamp, Chairman, on the part of the House of the Joint Committee to procure the records of the State Board of Physicians, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Joint Committee appointed by the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of procuring the records of the State Board of Physicians, submit the following report :
That under the authority of the resolution they proceP.ded to Milledgeville, to the office of Iverson L. Harris, the former Secretary of the Board, and procured from him all the records of the transactions of the Board from the period of its organization in 1826 up to the time of its abolishment. These records consisted of two books and a seal. One book contains the proceedings or minutes of each meeting of the Board, the other contains a list of all the licentiates. In accordance with the resolution we have deposited these records in the archives department.
Respectfully submitted. J. C. BEAUCHAMP, Chairman.

Mr. Park, Chairman of Committee on Lunatic Asylum, submitted the following report:

JJ:tr. Speaker: The Committee on Lunatic Asylum have had under

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consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :

A bill to facilitate the discharge from the Lunatic Asylum of all harmless inmates.
Respectfully submitted. J. B. PARK, Chairman.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Fite, chairman.
Mr. Fite, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize and direct the payment to Daniel R.
Proctor, the ousted member of the House from Camden county, per diem and mileage up to the time of the seating of Anthony Wilson, the contestant.
The resolution was read the third time. The report of the Committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution, the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Carroll, Carter,

Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb,

Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, .Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of ClarkE', Silman, Short,

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Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hoge,

Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley,
Waldroot~,
Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Wasbington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexande!', Alsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Crumbley, Courson, Cox,

Gary, Hawks, Harris, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lott, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter,

Perkins, Rankin, Redding, Rice, Robbins, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Sutton, Thompson, Tucker, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow,

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Dart, Dews, DeLacy, Flynt,

Middlebrooks, 1\Ioore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Yeas 119. Nays 0. Not voting 56.

Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.
On motion of Mr. Rountree the action of the House on the foregoing resolution, together with the resolution itself, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. McBride in the chair.
Mr. McBride, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionFor the relief of John W. Cain, to enable him to
secure the reward offered for the arrest of Augustus Johnson.
The committee direct me as chairman to report the resolution back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
The resolution was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution. On calling the roU the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

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Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Harris, Head,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, Jlilitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Sin.J.uefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce. Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watson, "\Vatts, Wilder, "\Vimberley, Wilson of Sumter, 'Vilson of Camden, 'Visdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Glisson,

Johnson of Echols.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster,

Gary, Hawkes, Jordan, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lott,

Rice, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Stallings,

l3rimml, l3rooks, :Bush, Camp, Crumbley, CoUl'IIIID, Co:r, ;Dart. Davis', Deaton,
De'W'Bt DeLacy, Falligant,
Fite,

MaKinne;y, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens. Park, Paulk of l3errien, Pendleton,
Parkins. Bankin,

Sutton:, Thompson, Tncker, Walthall, Winningham, W'llmn of l3ullook, Wil!JOn of Greene, Wilson of Mclntaah:, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 111. Nays2. N'ot voting 5.

So the requisite constitutiona! ml:\lority h&ving voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en~ rolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the Rouse and President of the Senate, the following . act, to-wit :

An act to provide for the appointment of a Judge of the County Conrt of Mitchell county.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWII~":Et Ohairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, tbe Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speriker:
The Senate has passed the following resolution of
the Rool use of Representatives, with an amendment in

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which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit :

A resolutionProviding for the payment of the per diem and ac-
tual expenses of the Joint Committee to investigate the affairs of the Lunatic Asylum, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0; and I am instructed to transmit the same to the House of Rep resentatives at once.

On motion of Mr. Jenkins, House resolution to provide for payment of the per diem and actual expenses of the committee to visit the Lunatic Asylum, was taken up and the Senate amendment thereto was concurred in.
By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Urenshaw, chairman of the joint committee to investigate the affairs of the Agricultural Department, introduced the following bill in behalf of the committee, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend and codify all laws and parts of laws on the subject of the inspection, analysis and sale of fertilizers and chemicals in this State.

The bill was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on .Agriculture.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Bush, Tucker, Glisson, Rich of Paulding, Burch, Foy, Jacaway, Humber, Bishop, Daniel, Key, McCants, Logue, Falligant, Moore of Hancock, Maddox, Hawkes, Spencer, McBride and Reese.
On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'cLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair.

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The roll was called and a quorum found to be pres-
ent. The House proceeded with the regular order, which
was the reading of local ana special bills the third time. The following bill was read the third time, proofs of
publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 3.

A bill to constitute the Judge of the City Court of Richmond ex-officio Commissioner of Roads and Rev- enue for Richmond county, to define his powers and duties, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, towit:

A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Americus to receive from any person charged with a violation of any ordinance of said city a bond for his appearance before the Mayor or Council, and in case of the violation of the provisions of said bonds to forfeit and collect the penalty in said bond prescribed, and also to authorize the Mayor and Council to compel the attendance of witnesses before the Mayor and Council.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices was exhibited and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of Americus in building a bridge across the Flint River, and for other purposes relative thereto, approved February 27, 1875, so as to authorize said Mayer and Council to sell, lease, alien, lease or rent said bridge, and to release said Mayor and

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Council from all liability on account of the negligence or conduct of the lessee or assignee.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and bill passed by the constitutional majority, yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the disposition of fines and for, feitures arising in the County Court of Sumter countyand for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to establish the office of County Solicitor for the County Court of Thomas, to provide for his appointment, prescribe his duties and fix his compensation, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

port of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of

publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill was

passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0,

to-wit:

.

A bill to prohibit the sale or fnrnishing of intoxicat-

ing liquors within one mile of Mount Pleasant Metho-

dist Church in White county, except for medicinal and

wine for sacramental purposes, to provide a penalty for

the violation of the same, and for other purposes.

Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on General Judiciary have had under

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consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to~establish a City Court for the city of Macon in Bibb county.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REEsE, Cha,irman,

The fo1lowing bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating, spirituous or malt liquors, wine, beer or cider, in the county of Bartow, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Certain amendments proposed by the Committee were adopted.
Mr. Jordan moved to further amend by striking out the word "cider" wherever it occurred in the bill.
'rhe amendment was lost. The report of the committee was agreed to. Two votes being taken by count, and no quorum voting, the Speaker ordered the vote taken by yeas and nays. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of .Tackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwiu, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson,

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Orittenden, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes,

Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, McGregor, .Morrow, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, \Vood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bartlett,

Griffin,

Ray of Crawford,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Carter, Chancey, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dews, DeLacy, Foy, Fuller,

Jacoway, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Park,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of ~clntosh. Wilson of Camden, Withrow,

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Glissos, Griffith, Howell, James,

Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins,

Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 1C4. Nays 4. Not voting 67.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill as amended was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority -yeas 01, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro county, approved Dec. 27th, 1826, and the act amendatory thereof, approved August 29th, 1879, so as to change the time of holding the elections for Commissioners and Marshal of said town, to pre~ scribe the qualification of electors, and punishment for illegal voters, to provide for the election and prescribe the powers of chairman of Council, enlarge the powers of taxation, and for other purposes in said act named.

The following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhib ited, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority -yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to establish the office of County Treasurer of Monroe county, and to make the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners ex-officio Treasurer in and for said county, and to define his duties, etc.

The following bill was read the.third time,~ the re

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port of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, to prescribe the Judge thereof from practicing law, and.for othar purposes, approved September 15, 1881, so as to permit such Judge to practice law under certain circumstances, to provide for his salary and other expenses of said court, to increase the term of service of and to compensate jurors, and to better enforce their attendance, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Teasley offered the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
A resolutionTo pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands.
The following bill recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, to-wit :
No. 602-A bill to authorize the chairman of Commissioners ex-officio Mayor of Darien to fine and imprison delinquent street hands.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend the act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Green~.
Respectfully submitted. J. E: REDWINE, Chairman.

FRIDAY, AUGUST ~1, 1883.

809

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on En rollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend section 1455 of the Code of 1882. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bremen, in the county of Harralson. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Ward, in Randolph county. Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company. Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Gate Street Railroad Company. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding. Also, an act to provide for the removal of obstructions in :Mill Creek, in Cherokee county.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

A communication was read from Humphreys Castleman, Esq., for Hon. JoE'. E. Brown, extending to the General Assembly an i-nvitation to attend the Southern Exposition at Louisville, Kentucky, and tendering transportation to the body from Atlanta to Louisville at any time the General Assembly should see proper to accept the invitation.
Mr. Hoge offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to :
Resolved, That this House gratefully acknowledges the courteous invitation of the Hon. Joseph E. Brown, extended through Mr. Humphreys Castleman, to attend the Southern Exposition at Louisville, and, while the state of the business before the General Assembly

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makes it impracticable for members to accept the invitation at this tirue, they will be pleased to do so immediately upon final adjournment.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company of Savannah, in the county of Chatham.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to extend the corporate limits. of the city of Savannah.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 84, nays 0, to wit:

A bill to incorporate the Fulton County Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to as amended and the bill as amended passed, by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0-towit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or in-

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toxicating liquors in any quantity in the county of Campbell, in Georgia, and to :provide a penalty therefor, and to define the term of intoxicating liquors as used in this act, the manner and time of its going into effect, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of :publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill as amended was passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Roswell, Cobb county, by changing the corporate limits of said town, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0-to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Clarksville, in the county of Habersham, approved September 16th~ 1870, and amend the various acts of incorporation, and for other purposes.
The following bill which was read the third time proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited. the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the county of Laurens to build a bridge across the Oconee river at Dublin, and to levy a tax for the same, and to submit the question to a vote of the people.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the :proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and

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the bill pass~d by substitute by a constitutional majority, yeas 97, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prevent hogs from running at large on the island of St. Simons, in the county of Glynn.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutio~al majority of yeas 91, nays 0- to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Abbeville, in the county of vVilcox, and to grant certain powers and privileges to said town, and for other purposes.

Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend be referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1676 of the Code. Respectfully submitted.
W. A.. LoFTON, Chairman.
The bill was recommitted as recommended. Leave of absence was granted l\fr. Park.
On motion of Mr. Watts the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 1, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker.

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813

Prayer was offered by the Hon. John Bonner, of the county of Carroll.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, .A.lsabrook, Atkinson, .A. vary, .A.wbry, Barl,sdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles, Brown, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Harris, lioge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins,' Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, l\IaRon, :McRae, McKay, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Payne, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, \Valdroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, 'Vitcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington Young, Zachry,

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Gordon, Griffith,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

BarkRda.le of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Chancey, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Foy, Gary, Glill!lon, Hawkes,

Head, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Key, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Park,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Thompson. Tucker, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd,

Present 125. Absent 60.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported t.he Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Silman gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Silman moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on a resolution in reference to the invitation extended by Hon. Joseph E. Brown to the General Assembly to attend the Southern Exposition at Louisville. Mr. Watson moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. Mr. Jordan called ff)r the yeas and nays on the motion to table. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the a.ffirma,tive are Messrs.-

Alexander,
Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Ba.rtlett, Beauchamp,
Bonner,
Brown,
Crenshaw, Critteoden, Drewry, Everett, Ford, Foster, Gray, Gordon, Harris,

Hoge, Howell, Jeokiml, Jordan, Jones of DeKI!lh, Joneil of Twiggs,
Julian, Kimsey, Little, :M:eRa.e, :McKay, Me!ntallh, :M:eElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow,

Oweos, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,
Pendleton, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Rellwine,
Rich of 'Wrayne,
Stallings, Stapleton,
Watson, Watts, Wood,
Wolfe,
Yonng.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alsahrool. Broyles,
Carroll, Calvin, Carithers,
Dart.
Davis, Dawmn, DuPree, Fite, Flynt. Fuller, Geer, GrifDn, Graham, Grimth, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudaon of Webster,
Irwin,

James, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Lewis, Mason, 1\filGregor,
Middlebrooks, Moo::-e of Taliaferro, Osborn, Patten, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Bob be, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell o[ Decatur, Silman, Short,

Sinqnefield, Speogler, Smlth of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop. Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wll110n of Greene, Wili!On of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wright of Washington Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Barksdale of Wilkes,
Beck, Bialmp,

J!'oy, Gary, .
Glisson, Hawkes,

Paulk of Berrieo, Perkins, Rankin, Rene,

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Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Chancey Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Eason, Falligant,

Head, Humber, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, 1\IcCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Park,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, .Robins, Robertson, Shipp,
Simmon~,
Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Thompson, Tncker, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Whatley. Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 50. Nays 59. Not voting 66.

A majol'ity having voted in the negative the motion to table the motion to reconsider did not prevaiL
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, called for the previous que.stion on the motion to reconsider.
The call was sustained and the main question put. On which Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Alexander, "Broyles, Calvin, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Camp; Dart,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jone~ of DeKalb, McGregor, Middlebrooks,

Short, Silman, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan,
Spengler, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley,

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Davis, Dawson, DuPree, Fuller, Flynt, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Harris, Hudson of Jackson,

:Moore of Taliaferro, Mason, Osborn, Patten, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Robertson, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur,

Wimberly, Wilder, 'Vinningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Washington, "Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Zachry.

Th,ose voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brown, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foster, Gray,

Gordon, Hoge, Howell, Jordan, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, McRae, McKay, McElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Owens,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Stallings, Stapleton, Waldroop, Watson, vVatts, 'Yolfe, Wood, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carter, Chancey, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Daniel,
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Hawkes, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCants, McBride,

Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbins, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Tate, Thompson,

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Deaton, Dews, DeLacy,
Ea.~on,
Falligant, Foy, Gary, Glisson,

McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Park,

Tucker, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 59. Nays 47. Not voting 69.

A majority having voted in the affirmative the motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution: Resolved: That the House devote the morning session to the reading of bills, favorably reported the second time. Three-fourths having voted in the affirmative the resolution was agreed to.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Watson introduced the following bills, which were read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to add a new section to the Code, to be known as section 2972 (a), more clearly defining negligence in cases of physical injuries.
Also, a bill to amend section 3029 so as to define more clearly what is a trespass.

On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta,-_senate- amend ments to the following House bill were concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in the county of Coweta.

By unanimous consent of the House and by a vote

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of yeas 94, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 93, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
By Mr. Russell, of ClarkeA bill to amend an act creating the City Court of
Clarke county, approved September 9th, 1879, so as to increase the number of jurors drawn and to relieve the grand jury from duty in said Court, and to regulate the pay of jurors, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill by substitute, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit :

A bill amending the charter of the city of Cuthbert, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays none.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit:

A bill changing the time of holding the Superior Court in Clayton county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 33, nays none.

The Senate has passed the following House bills,

with amendmPnts, in which they ask the concurrence

of the Houst ~~J-wit:

0

t~wn A bill incolorating the

of Chauncy, in the

county of Dodge, passed by constitutional majority of

yeas 28, nays none.

Also, a bill changing the place of holding sales in

the county of ..M:uscogee, passed by constitutional ma-

jority of yeas 30, nays none.

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The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:

.A resolutionProcuring a life-size painting of' ex-Governor Charles
Jones Jenkins.

The following House bill has been passed with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the Honse, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in the county of Coweta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 1.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson, of CamdenA bill to amend section 1269 of the Code of 1882 by
striking out the word "three" in the 11th line and inserting the word "six", and by striking out the word '' two '' in the 12th line and inserting the word ''three," and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent of the House, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, to-wit :
By Mr. Johnston, of BaldwinA bill to exempt from jury and road duty the offi-
cers and members of the Baldwin Blues of Milledgeville.
By unanimous consent of the House the following resolution was introduced by a vote-yeas 93, nays 0and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 92, nays 0-was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

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.A resolution. To re>lieve the securities of the Tax Collector of Bibb
county from certain penalties.
By unanimous consent of the House the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and was ordered engrossed, to-wit :
By Mr. Spengler.A. bill to prohibit fishing,_ or seining, or trapping on
the lands of another, after first being notified not to do . so by the owner thereof previously had, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Mr. Little, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance. have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appoint a committee to procure a life-size oil
painting of Hon. John Milledge, former:~Governor of Georgia.
The committee report back the following resolution with the recommendation that it do pass:by substitute, to-wit:
A resolutionTo procure a life-size portrait of the late Chief Jus-
tice Hiram Warner.

The following resolution the Committee recommend do not pass, to-wit :
A resolutionTo provide an appropriation to supply standard
weights and measures for certain counties in this State.
The Committee recommend that the authors of the

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following resolutions be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A resolutionTo supply the county of Haralson with certain Su-
preme Court reports. Also, a resolution--
To furnish Bartow county with certain Supreme Court reports. Also, a resolution-
Instructing the Finance Committee to inquire and report the propriety of purchasing the portrait of Chief Justice '\i\Tarner, painted by Mr. M. H. Sandwich.

The Committee also recommend that the author of of the following bill be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to increase the appropriation for the drainage of Chatham county.
Respectfully submitted. W liL A. LITrLE, Chairman.

By consent of the House, Mr. Fite withdrew Honse resolution No. 158, to furnish certain Supreme Court reports to Bartow county.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time, to -wit:

A bill to amend an act to carry into effect paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution of 1877, approved September 20th, 1879. Also, a resolution-
To authorize the Governor tu purchase 500 copies of acts of the present General Assembly, to be published by H. H. Cabaniss and '\V. H. Harrison. Also, a resolution-
'fo appoint a committee to pro<eure a life size portrait of Hon. John Millege, former Governor of Georgia.

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823

.Also, a resolutionTo procure a life-size portrait of theJate Chief Jus-
tice Hiram Yvarner. Also, a bill to amend section 4079 of the Code of 1882
so as to allow tenants when they are unable on account of po\erty to give bond as provided)n)aid section to arrest proceedings by tendering a pauper's affidavit, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to carry into effect the obligation of the State to furnish employment and provide a home for Ransom Montgomery.
.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirit uous or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters, in the county of Pike, aftf'r submitting the same to the qual ified voters of said county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act of September 29th, 1879, providing for the organization of a Board of Roads and Revenue for the counties of Cobb, Dooly, Henry, and Telfair, so far as relates to the per diem pay of the Commissioners of said county of Dooly.
Also, a bill to amend section 267 of the Code so as to prescribe what dockets shall be kept in Superior Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 1579 of the Code as to inspectors of illuminating oils, and fees of same.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of jailors in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as said act relates to the county of Jackson, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28th l 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, and to grant additional powers to said Mayor and Genera Council.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dublin, in the county of Laurens.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within certain distances of Pentecost Church

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in Jackson county, Centre Church and Methodist Church at Wintersville, both in Oglethorpe county, Allan's Fork and Mountain Creek Churches in Jackson county, and within two miles of J U:g Tavern Academy.
Also, a bill to consolidate offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Pickens county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in Pickens county.
Also, a bill to pay election superintendents in the county of Quitman.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in Pickens county.
Also, a bill to prohibit railroads from discontinuing any passenger stations that have been established for five consecutive years.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, an<! I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:

A bill appropriating money for Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

The following bills were recommitted as stated, towit:

No. 962-To impose a tax upon traveling tobacco peddlers.
Recommitted to Special Judiciary. Also, a bill to establish a branch college of the State University at Cartersville. Recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

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The following House bills were read the sec.Jnd time, to-wit:

.A bill to repeal an act to create a Police Commission for the city of Augusta, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prescribe the duties of Deputy Clerks of the County Comts, and to provide for their compensation.
Also, a bill to fix the license for selling intoxicating liquors within the incorporate towns of Telfair county.
Also, a bill to provide for taxing rolling stock and other personal property of railroads lying partly in this State and partly in another State.
Also, a bill to regulate the manner of holding municipal elections in the city of LaGrange.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Hogansville, in the county of Troup, approved October 12th, 1870.

Mr. Redwine, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enrolled, signed by the Sp~aker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend section 1455 of the Code of 1882, which provides for the submission to the lawful voters of any county in this State of the question of "fence" or "no fence," by fixing the time for elections under said act.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bremen, in the county of Haralson, to appoint a Mayor and Council, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Word, in the county of Randolph, to grant certain powers and privileges to the same.

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Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding, and provide a punishment.
Also, an act to provide for the removal of all obstructions in Mill Creek in Cherokee county, between Hudson ':Vylie's mill pond and "'William ':Vylie's mill dam.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene, approved December 13th, 1880, so far as relates to the county of Schley.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia, Alabama, and TP-nnessee Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the Gate City Street Railroad Company, approved September 26th, 1879, and the amendatory act approved September 28th, 1880.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

On motion, the following House bill was taken up and Senate amendment thereto was concurred in, to- wit:

A bill to appropriate money for the purpose of completing the new buildings in process of' construction at the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.

The following bills were read the second time, towit:

A bill to make it unlawful for owners of turnpike roads, or keepers of toll gates upon the same, to demand or collect toll upon the same when such roads are not kept repaired, so as to comply with the terms of their charters.
Also, a bill to regulate the sale of cotton in the seed in the counties of Twiggs and Wilkinson.

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827

Also, a bill to empower the county authorities of Warren county to collect an additional tax for certain county purposes therein named.
Also, a bill to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of the county of Warren.
Also, a bill to require owners of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another within enclosed or unenclosed in the county of vVarren, and to define the rights and liabilities of owners of stock and those damaged thereby.
Also, a bill to perfect the present convict system of this State, provide for the proper inspection of the convicts, and the appointment of wardens, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit the killing, trapping or netting of game or birds in the county of vVilkes during certain seasons of the year, and to prohibit the removal or distruction of eggs of any of the same, and to prescribP- a penalty therefor.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of .Morgan county the question of the prohibiting the sale of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, and to give effect to the result of an election to be held for that purpose.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, Ppirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of Spalding, and to provide for submitting the question of prohibition to the voters of said county.
Also, a bill to provide for an appeal from a traverse jury to a special jury in all cases at common law and equity in the St1perior and City Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved September 8, 1881,:to authorize the Commissioners of Newton county to levy a tax of 200 per cent. on the State tax for the purpose of paying the indebtedness ofsaidcounty, and for other county purposes.
Mr. James offered the following resolution, which wasread:

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Resolved by the House the Senate concurring, That a committee of three from the House and two from the Senate be appointed to inform Joseph E. Brown, President of the \Vestern and Atlantic Railroad Company, that the General Assembly will accept his invitation to attend the Louisville Exposition immediately after adjournment sine die.

Mr. Pringle offered the following as a substitute : Resolved, That a joint committee of five from the House and three from the Senate be appointed to agree upon a suitable time for the General Assembly to visit the Exposition, and report their action at the earliest practicable time. On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the resolution and substitute were indefinitely postponed. The reading of bills a second time was resumed. The flllowing House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county, approved March 19, 1869, and the acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for the election of a Mayor and Aldermen of said town, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to create a new ward in the city of Atlanta, known as the sixth ward, out of the territory lying north of the railroad, and from the territory now composing the Fourth and Fifth vVards.
Also, a bill to regulate and prohibit the sale of in- toxicating, spirituous or malt liquors in the county of Franklin.
Also, a bill to amend an act of February 26, 1877, amending the road laws so far as relates to the counties of Houston and Monroe, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, alcoholic liquors and intoxicating bitters. wines, beers or other intoxicating liquors in Henry county after submitting the question to the voters of said county.

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829

Also, a bill to confer upon Ordinaries or Boards of Commissioners jurisdiction to alter private ways.
Also, a bill to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882, which provides for registration of liquor dealers.
Also, a bill to facilitate the forfeiture of penal bonds in the courts of this State.
Also, a bill to make land lines between land owners lawful fences, and for other purposes, for Fayette county, Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved February 17th, 1876, fixing the license fee for the sale of spirituous liquors in Emanuel county at the sum of one thousand dollars.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or any intoxicating liquors within three miles of th~ town of \Vinston, in the county of Douglas, and fo1 other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Powder Springs in Cobb county, to provide for the election of Mayor and Council, .Marshal and Clerk, and to define their powers, duties, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to regulate the official advertisementsin all county officers in the several counties of this State.
Also, a bill to authorize Henry Sanders to connect his beer depot with the Central Railroad track on New street in Savannah by means of a railway to be operated by horse power.
Also, a bill to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or fire arms, or implements of any kind, on unenclosed lands, after being fol'bidden to do so, in the county of Chatham, to provide the penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to require railroad companies in this State to employ sworn weighers in the weighing of all carr:; loaded for transportation of freight by the car load, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide for the sale of the western half of' lot letter "G" in Percival ward in Savannah,

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and the improvements thereon known as the arsenal, to the Savannah Volunteer Guards, upon certain conditions.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Ray of Coweta, Calvin, Rountree, Harris, Jones of Twiggs, Jordan, and Mr. Bonner.
On motion of Mr. vVilson, of Mcintosh, the House then adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 3, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry,

Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, l\Iason, McRae,

Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch,

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831

DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffin,
Glis~on,
Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, lioge,

McKay, McBride, Mcintosh, McGregor, :Middlebrooks, Mitchell, .Mobley, l\loore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Oaborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Panik of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher,
Woli~,
Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Dews, Flynt,

Foy, Harris, Head, Jacoway, Jordan, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, 1\:l:cElvaney, McWhorter, ~Ioore of Hancock, Murray, Paulk of Berrien,

Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Thompson. Tucker, Waldroop, Wimberly, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of Washington Zachry,

Present 117.Absent 68.

Mr. Hudl:lon, of Jackson, reported the Journal of Saturday examined and approved.

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The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Crenshaw on account of sickness in his family.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House aud. President of the Senate, the following act, towit :

.An act to appropriate money for the purpose of completing the new buildings at the Lunatic Asylum.
..Also, the following resolution, to-wit:
..A resolutionProviding for the payment of the per diem and ac-
tual expenses of the joint committee to investigate the affairs of the Lunatic ..Asylum.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Huls!:'y, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they return with a recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

..A bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court of Snmter county.
.Also, a bill to pay tales jurors in the county of Randolph.
Also, a bill to provide for the husband an estate for life in .one-third of the lands of which the wife was seized and possessed at the time of heJ.' death.

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Also, a bill to impose a tax upon all traveling tobacco peddlers, traveling and selling tobacco in any county in this State.
Also, a bill to repeal section 1676 of the Code. Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the creation of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Emanuel. Also, a bill to p:rohibit seigning or catching fish in the Connesauga River. Also, a bill to submit to the qualified voters of Randolph county the question of the issuing county bonds.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended :

A bill to amend the act creating a City Court for Clarke county.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act amending sections 282 to 300, relating to County Courts.
Also, a bill to enfvrce the statute law of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:

A bill extending the limits of the city of Augusta, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in
certain parts of the counties of Cobb, Habersham, Meriwether, Floyd, Terrell and Randolph, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
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.Also, a bill incorporating the town of Graysville, in Catoosa county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating the National Mercantile Debt Assurance Company, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Paulding county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill submitting certain questions to the voters of Butts county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing an act fixing the fees of certain officers of Upson Superior Court, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24~ nays G.
Also, the following House bill, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
.A. bill regulating the sale of ardent spirits in the county of Twiggs, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit :

.A resolutionAuthorizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes for
the Journal of the present session.

The following Senate resolution has been agreed to, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

.A. resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to loan to the Georgia
Land and Mineral Company, certain specimens collected by the State Geologist.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to-wit : A bill to provide for surveying lands in certain cases,

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835

passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays none.

The regular order of business was the reading of House bills and resolutions the third time.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole Honse-Mr. Hulsey in the Chair.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appoint a committee of one from the Senate and
two from the House to procure a life-size oil painting of Ron. John Milledge, former Governor of Georgia, and to appropriate money for the purchase of the same.
The amendment proposed by the Committee, sti'iking out $1,000 and inserting $500 in lieu thereof, was adopted.
The resolution was read the third time. The report of the Committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were requirad to be recorded. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

'rhose voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Avary,
Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brown, Cannon, Crittenden, Cox,

Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee,

Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice,

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Dart, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry,
DuPree,
Eason, Falligant, Fite,
Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Gray, Griffith,
Hawkes, Hoge,

Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Mason, McRae,
Me~,
l\Wntosh, McGregor, Mitchell, Mw:row, Osborn, Owens,
Patten, Paulk of Cotree,

Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Russell of Decator. Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Fierce, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh. Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Flo7d1

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincmln, Mobley,

Ford,

Payne,

Griffin,

Robbins,

Graham,

Short,

Hu.dson of Webster, Sinqueiield1

Those not voting a.re Messrs.-

Alsabroolr, A.tlriDSOn, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks,
Boreh.
Bush, Camp, Oarroll, Garter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Oonahaw1

Foy, Gordon, Harris, Head, Humber, Jacoway, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Logue, Lott, Maddox, MoOants, McBride, McCurry, MeKi1111ey1 McDonough, McElvaney,

Spenler, Walthall. Wisdom, Wood, YOUD!t
Perkins, Ray nf Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Rountree, Bussell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, Wimberley, Willl!ingham,

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Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dews, Everett, Flynt, Foster,
Yeas 78. Nays 15. Not voting 82.

McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

The resolution not having received the requisite con. stitutional majority was lost.

The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Wright, of Floyd, in the chair.
Mr. "Wright, of Floyd, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit :

A resolutionTo authorize the Governor to subscribe to 6CO copies
of the Acts of the present General Assembly to be published by H. H. Cabaniss and W. H. Harrison.
The committee direct me as chairman to report the resolution back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.
The resolution was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary,

Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

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.A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Cox, Crittenden, Dart, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Hulsey,

James, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.A.lsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin,

Gordon, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Joneo of Twiggs, Key, Logue, Lott,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, RobinR, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Walthall, Watson, Watts, 'Vi!son of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wood, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Young.
Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker,

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839

Carithers, Chancey Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dews, DeLacy, Flynt, Foy,

Maddox, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moo:::e of Taliaferro, Murray, Paulk of Berrien,

Waldroop, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Whatley. Wright of Washington Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 97. NaysO. Not voting 78.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed, as amended.
Mr. Rice moved to displace the regular order, and that in lieu thereof House bills favorably reported be read the second time.
The motion did not prevail.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuPree,chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected from the Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company.
Which they recommend do not pass.

By leave of the House Mr. Rice, the author of the bill, withdrew the same.
The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House.

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Mr. DuPree, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Honse, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole Honse have had under consideration the following bill, to- wit :

No. 184-.A. bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected from the Penn Mutual Insurance Company.

By leave of the House Mr. Rice, the introducer of the bill, withdrew the same.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Fite, chairman.
Mr. DuPree, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the whole House have bad under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :

No. 185-A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected from the Penn Fire Insurance Company.

Mr. Rice, the author of the bill, by leave of the House, withdrew the same.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House.
Mr. DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do not pass:
No. 186-A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes

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illegally collected by the State from the Queen Insurance Company of England.

Mr. Rice, the introdueer of the bill by the leave of the House, withdrew the same.
The House went into Committee of the Whole House. Mr.DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

.Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have bad under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

No. 187-A bill to refund taxes illegally collected by the Srate from the Manhattan Life Insurance Company.
Mr. Rice, the author, then withdrew the bill by the leave of the House.
The House went into Committee of the Whole House. Mr. DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill,which they recommend do not pass, to.wit:

No. 188-A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally Clllected from the London Assurance Company.
Mr. Rice then withdrew the bill by leave of the House.
'fhe House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. DuPree, chairman.
Mr. DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

No. 189-A bill to appropriate money to refund taxes illegally collected from the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company.

Mr. Rice withdrew the bill by leave of the House. The House went into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. DuPree in the chair. Mr. DuPree, chairman, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole Honse have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not past:, to-wit:

.A bill (No. 253) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Alabama Gold Life Insurance Company.

Mr. Rice withdrew the bill by leave of the House. The House went into Committee of the Whole House Mr. Dupree in the chair. Mr. DuPree, chairman, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

No. 254-A bill to refund taxes illegally collected from the Continental Life Insurance Company of New York, which they recommend do not pass.

Mr. Rice, by leave granted, withdrew the bill. The House went into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. DuPree in the chair. Mr. DuPree, chairman, reported as follows:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

A bill (No. 255) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Massachusetts, which they recommend do not pass.

Mr. Rice then withdrew the bill, by leave of the House.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuPree, chairman, made the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the vVhole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 256) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Hoffman Fire Insurance Company of New York, which they recommend do not pass.
Mr. Rice thereupon, by leave of the House, withdrew the bill.
The House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuPree, chairman, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 257) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Citizens Insurance Company of New York, which they recommend do not pass.
Thereupon Mr. Rice, by leave of the House, withdrew the bill.

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

The House went into Committee of the Whole. Mr. DuPree, chairman, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, towit:

A bill (No. 258} to refund taxes illegally collected from the Howard Insurance Company of New York.

Mr. Rice, the introducer of the bill, thereupon, by leave of the Honse, withdrew the same.
The House went into Committee of the Whole. Mr. DuPree, chairman, reported as follows:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 259) to refund taxes illegally collected from the North American Life Insurance Company of New York, which they recommend do not pass.

Thereupon, the author of the bill, Mr. Rice, by leave of the House first had, withdrew the same.
The House again went into Committee of the "\Vhole, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuP1ee, chairman, made the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill (No. 260) to refund taxes illegally collected from the New England Mutual Life Insurance Com pany of Massachusetts.

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845

Thereupon, by the leave of the House first had, Mr. Rice, the introducer of the bill, withdrew the same.
The House went into Committee of the Whole. Mr. DuPree, chairman, reported as follows:

Mr. Speaker:
'l'he Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 261) to refund taxes illegally collected from theMutual Life Insurance Company ofNew York, which they recommend do not pass.

By leave of the House Mr. Rice withdrew the bill. The House went into Committee of the Whole House. Mr. DuPree, chairman Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 262) to refund taxes illegally collected from the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Minnesota, which they recommend do not pass.

By leave of the House Mr. Rice withdrew the bill. The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. DuPree in the chair. Mr. DuPree, chairman, made the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-
A bill (No. 263) to refund taxes illegally collected from thB Washington Insurance Company, which they recommend do not pass.
Thereupon, by leave of the Honse first had,Mr.Rice, the author of the bill, withdrew the same.

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

The House went again into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 264) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company, which they recommend do not pass.

Mr. Rice, by leave of the House, withdrew the bill. The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole. Mr. DuPree, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-
A bill (No. 615) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Security Life Insurance Company of New York, which they recommend do not pass.
Thereupon Mr. Rice, by leave of the House withdrew the bill.
The House went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. DuPree in the chair.
Mr. DuPree, chairman, submitted the following, report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration-

A bill (No. 616) to refund taxes illegally collected from the Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky, which they recommend do not pass.

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By leave tlf the House, first had, Mr. Rice, the author of the bill, thereupon withdrew the same.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has agreed to the following resolutions, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:

.A resolution accepting the invitation tendered to the members and officers of the General .Assembly of Georgia to the Louisville Exposition, and that W ednesciay the 12th instant be the day fixed for the time of starting.
Also, a resolution providing for the non-payment of per diem of members of the General Assembly during their visit to the Louisville Exposition.

The following engrossed bill was then taken up for a third reading, to-wit :

No. 202-.A. bill to repeal an act to provide for keeping a record in each county of the wild lands lying therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State, approved September 28, 1881.

Mr. Middlebrooks moved to lay the bill on the table. Several votes being taken by count and no quorum voting, and there a.ppearing to be a quorum present, the Speaker ordered the vote to be taked by yeas and nays. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey,

Rice, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Decatur,

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Beauchamp, Carroll, Cannon, Crittenden, Cox, nawson, Deaton, Drewry, Falligant, Foster, Glisson, Griffin, Hawks, Hulsey, Jenkins, Johnston, J ohnaon of Lee,

McRae, McKay, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese,

Silman,' Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, StallingA, Stapleton, Studdard, Tate, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of .Mcintosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Brown, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Ford, Fuller, Geer, Gray, Hoge,

Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, J ohnaon of Echols, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Mason, McBride, Mobley, Paulk of Coffee,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Rich of Wayne, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Watts, Wilder, Wolfe, Wood, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp,

Gary, Graham, Gordon, Griffith, Harris, Head, Humber, Irwin, James, Ja.coway, Jordan, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley,

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849

Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel,
Dew~,
DeLacy, Flynt, Foy,

Key, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCants,' McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray,

Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Wimberly, "\Vinningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wright of !<loyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 62. Nays 34. Not voting 79.

A majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was laid on the table.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a. constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 3, to-wit:
.A bill to establish the State line between Georgia and N or.th Carolina, as far as the same is the line between Rabun county, in Georgia, and Macon county, in North Carolina, for the survey of the same.

The following resolution was read the third time and agreed to, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo preserve and care for the sword of honor voted
. by the State of Georgia to the late Col. Daniel .Appling By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Mcintosh-

A bill to amend section 2850 (a) of the Code of 1882

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in relation to the amount of the bonds to be deposited with the State Treasurer by non-resident insurance companies.
A memorial accompanying said bill was also referred to the same committee.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, and not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost, to-wit:

A bill to provide compensation for Coroner's jurors in this State.

Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Gordon and Wilson of Mcintosh.

On motion of Mr. McBride the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. 'fhe business in order was the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill as amended was passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the retailing or furnishing of spirituous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors within the county of Floyd, except within the corporate limits of Rome, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the

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851

proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill pas&ed by sublltitute by the constitutional majority, yea&96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to deolare an enolo&ed land line between two
owners to be a lawful fence within certain limits in Floyd county, and for other purpo&e&.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to a& amended, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Dublin, in the county of Laurens.

The following bill was read the third time, the report
of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication
of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed
by the constitutional DlJ\jority-yeas 100, nays 0-to wit:

A bill to repeal an act to incorporate the town of
Forestville, in Floyd county, and to incorporate the
same, et 'IW'DD.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill passed aa amended by a constitutional DlJ\jority-yeas 91, nays 0-to wit:
A bill to amend an act to establish a new charterfor
the city of Atlanta, approved February 28th, 1874, and the &everal acts amendatory thereof, and to grant additional powers to said Mayor and General Oouncfl, as specified herein.

The following bill was read the third time, the report

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of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act, approved September 29th, 1879, providing for the organization of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties of Cobb, Dooly, Henry, and Telfair, so far as relates to per diem pay of Commissioners of Dooly coun.ty.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority -yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the selling, vending and exchanging of any kind of intoxicating liquors in any quantity within two miles of Pentecost Church, in Jackson county, the sale of spirituous, malt, or any other intoxicating liquors within one and one-half miles of Centre Church, in Oglethorpe county, and of the Methodist Church at Wintersville, in Oglethorpe county, the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Bethany church in the 257th district, G. M., of Jackson county, and Mountain Creek church and Allan Fork church, in Jackson county, and within two miles of Jug Tavern .Academy, and to provide a penalty for a violation of said act.
Bill No. 537-To incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha Rivers Canal Company, was recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92,
nays o-to-wit:

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853

A bill to repeal an act to fix the fees of jailors in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as relates to Jackson county.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were ~xhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and Treasurer of the County of Pickens, and to fix the pay of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Jasper, in Pickens county.
The folJowin~ bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law, were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in the county of Pickens, and to define the limits and powers of the same.

The following bil1 was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Police

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Commissioners for the city of Augusta, and the several acts amendatory thereof.

The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to fix the amount of license for selling intoxicating liquors of any kind within the incorporated towns of Telfair county, in this State, at a sum not less than that now fixed by law for selling such liquors in said county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committE'e was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and th(:} bill passed by a constitutional majcrity of yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the manner of holding municipal elections in the city of LaGrange, and to require voters to register, and to define who are legal voters in said city, and for other purposes.

Mr. Foster offered the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee in Finance, to-wit:
.A. resolution to pay the actual expenses of the committee to procure the records of the State Medical Board.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

.A. bill to alter and amend an act to incorporate the

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town of Hogansville, in the county of Troup, approved October 12, 1870.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Warren county, or any other proper authority, to levy and collect a tax above that now allowed by law to build and repair the public buildings and bridges, and for other county purposes therein named.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 0, to wit :

A bill to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of Warren county.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by by a constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill for the protection of game and birds in the county of Wilkes, to prohibit the killing, trapping or netting of the same, or removing or destroying the eggs of any of the same during certain seasons, and to provide a penalty therefor.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:



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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

A bill to require owners of horses, mules, hogs, sheep, goats, cows and cattle, and stock of all kind$, to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another, whether enclosed or unenclosed, in the county of Warren, and to define the liabilities of the owners of such cattle or stock so running at large, and the rights of persons damaged thereby.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the re port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, towit:

A bill to submit to the q ualifi.ed voters of Morgan county the question of prohibiting the sale of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, except for medicinal and mechanical purposes, in said county, to give effect to the result of said election, and for other purposes therein named.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Gary in troduced the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on the State of the Republic, to-wit:

A resolution of thanks to the veteran officers and and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Wayne.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating spirituous or malt liquors in the county of Franklin, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.

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The following. bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 0, towit:
A bill to amend an act of September 8th, 1881, to authorize the Board :lf Commissioners of Newton county to levy a tax of 200 per cent. on the State tax for the purpose of paying the present indebtedness of said county, and for other county purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to create a new ward in the city of Atlanta, known as the Sixth Ward, out of the territory lying north of the railroad, and from the territory now composing the Fourth and Fifth Wards.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county, appro\ed March 19, 1869, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for the election of Mayor and Aldermen, and to confer upon them additional powers.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters within the limits of

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Henry, provided a majority of the voters of said county voting in an election to be held as herein provided, shall declare against the sale of the same, and to pro. vide penalties for the violation of this act, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Irwin, the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 4, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. On calling the roll the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Courson, Cox, Crittenden, Dart, Davis,

Howell, Hul8ey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard,

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859

Daniel,

Mason,

Dawson, Deaton,

McRae, McKay,

Drewry,

McBride,

DuPree,

McCurry,

Eason,

McKinney,

Everett,

Mcintosh,

Falligant,

McElvaney,

Fite,

McGregor,

Flynt,

Middlebrooks,

Ford,

Mitchell,

Foster,

Mobley,

Foy,

Murray,

Fuller,

Osborn,

Gary,

Owens,

Geer,

Park,

GliB!lon,

Patten,

Griffin,

Paulk of Coffee,

Graham,

Payne,

Gray,

Peek,

Griffith,

Pendleton,

Hawkes,

Pringle,

Harris,

Rankin,

Head,

Ray of Coweta,

Boge,

Ray of Crawford,

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Dews,

Barksdale of Wilkes, DeLacy,

Beck,

Gordon,

Brewster,

Jones of Twiggs,

Brinson,

Julian,

Brooks,

Maddox,

Barch,

McCants,

Camp,

McDonough,

Carithers,

McWhorter,

Chancey,

Moore of Hancock,

Crumbley,

Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolle, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.
Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rountree, Tacker, Waldroop, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

Present 144. Absent 31.

1\fr. Geer reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Falligant gave notice of a motion to reconsider. 1\fr. Johnson, of Lee, gave notice of a motion toreconsider.

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The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Falligant moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relate~:; to the action of the House in the defeat of-
A resolution (No. 139) to appoint a committee to procure a life-size oil painting of th~ Hon. John Milledge, former Governor of Georgia.
Mr. Short moved to lay the motion on the table. The motion to table was lost. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Johnson, of Lee, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat ofA bill to provide for compensation of Coroner's jurors in this State. Mr. Everett moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The motion to table prevailed. Mr. Silman moved to suspend the rules and take up for consideration a Senate resolution accepting the invitation to attend the Louisville Exposition, and designating a day on which the General Assembly will avail itself of the invitation offered. Mr. Pendleton moved to amend by striking ont the 12th of Septemher instant as the time for attending the Exposition, and inserting immediately after adjournment sine die as the time. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question on the amendment proposed by him. The call was sustained, and the main question was put, which was the adoption of the amendment. On this Mr. Reese called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was a.s follows::

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

AtkinRon,

Hulsey,

Robbins,

Avary,

James,

Robertson,

Awbry,

Jenkins,

Shipp,

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Barksdale of Lincoln, Jordan,

Short,

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Carter, Crenshaw,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert,' Kimsey, Little, McKay, McBride,

Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard,

Crittenden,

McKinney,

Sutton,

Courson, Deaton,

Mcintosh, McElvaney,

Tate, 1 Teasley,

Drewry,

Mitchell,

Thompson,

Eason, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foster,

Mobley, Owens, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom,

Foy, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Gray, Harris, Hawkes, Hoge,

Peek, Pendleton, Rankin, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Howell,

Those voting in the negitive are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Head,

Bishop,

Hudson of Jackson,

Broyles,

Hudson of Webster,

Brown,

Irwin,

Bush,

J ackoway,

Carroll,

Johnston,

Cannon,

Johnson of Echols,

Chancey, Cox,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb,

Dart,

Key,

Davis, Dawson,

Lewis, Lott,

DuPree, Flynt,

Mason, McGregor,

Fuller,

Murray,

Geer,

Osborn,

Graham,

Patten,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Gordon,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Griffith,

Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford,

Rice,

Robbe,

Russell of Decatur,

Silman,

Spengler,

,

Smith of Bryan,

Sweat of Clinch,

Sweat of Pierce,

Walthall,

Wilder,

Wimberly,

Wilson of Bullock,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Withrow.

Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro,

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Beck, Brewater, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Calvin, Carithers, Crumbley, Daniel, Dews, DeLacy, Falligant,

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Humber, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, McWhorter, Middlebrooks,

Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Rountree, Russell of Olarke, Simmons, Tucker, Waldroop, 'Vilson of Greene, "Wilson of Camden, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 82. Nays 50. Not voting 43.

A majority having voted in the affirmative, the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, moved to lay the resolution, as amended, on the table.
The motion to lay on the table did not prevail. The resolution, as amended, was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Reese, the action of the House on the resolution was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. On motion of Rice, the rules were suspended for the purpose of taking up the following House bill and acting on the Senate amendments the1eto, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the erection of a new State Capitol 1:1uilding for the State of Georgia and to appropriate money for the same, to provide for the disposition of the present Capitol, and for other purposes.
The first amendment proposed by the Senate was to the first section, striking out so much thereof as provided that the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate should be ex-officio Commissioners.
Mr. Harris moved to disagree to the Senate amendment to the first section.

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The motion prE1vailed and the House refused to con-

cur in said amendment.

The second;Senate amendment, which was a substi-

tute for section second, and which provided for ap-

pointment of Commissioners by the Governor, was

concurred in.

The House refused to concur in Senate amendment

to the third section by striking therefrom the word

"eight."

Senate amendment to the 11th section was amended

and agreed to.

The Senate proposed an amendment to the 13th sec-

tion in reference to the procurement of additional land

adjoining the City Hall square.

Mr. Wright, of Washington, moved to amend the

Senate amendment by providing that the city of At-

lanta should pay the purchase money for such addi-

tionalland.

Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the

Senate amendment and the amendment thereto offered

by Mr. Wright, of Washington.

The call was sustained.

The main question was put.

The first question was on adopting the amendment

to the Senate amendment.

.

On this question Mr. Spence called for the yeas and

nays.

The call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Bishop, Broyles, Oar roll, Cannon, Deaton,

Hawkes, Head, Humber, Hudson of J ackaon, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert,

Reese, Robins, Shipp, Sin,tuefield, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton,

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Eason, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Gray,

Mason, McRae, McKay, McGregor, Mobley, Murray, Ooborn, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Tate, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brown, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Davis, Drewry, Flynt, Foster, Gary, Griffith, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James,

Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lott, McBride, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Park, Patten, Peek, Pendleton, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Redding, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Short, Spengler, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Winningham, ':Vilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp,

DuPree, Falligant, Graham, Gordon, Harris, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Maddox,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Redwine, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, 'Simmons, Sweat of Pierce,

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Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Crumbley, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy,

McCants, McCurry, McDonough, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow,

Tucker, Waldroop, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 56. Nays 64. Not voting 55.

A majority having voted in the negative the amendment to the Senate amendment was lost.
The Senate amendment was not concurred in. The House refused to concur in Senate amendment, striking the last word "for" from the 12th section. Other amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill we're concurred in. Mr. Fite gave notice of a motion to reconsider refusal to concur in Senate amendment to first section. Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to exempt the members of the Clinch Rifles Military Company from jury duty. Also, a bill to change the time for holding the q uarterly terms of the City Court in the county of Richmond. Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to allow Judges of the Superior Courts to 65

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grant charters to build shell and plank roads. Also, the fl1llowing bills which they recomm<nd do
pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the Code of 1873.
Also, a bill to further prescribe the duties of the official stenographers of the Superior Court.
Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the change of venue of civil cases in the Superior Court.
Also, a bill to create a Board. of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Richmond county.
Also, a bill to prohibit the putting out of poison upon any land, woods or waters.
Also, a bill to amend section 118 of the Code of 1882. Also, the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionDirecting the suit against the lessee of the Indian
Springs. Also, the following resolution, which they recom-
mend introducer be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:

A resolutionInstructing the General Judiciary Committee to in-
quire into the expediency of limiting the liability of municipal corporations for injuries done person and property by reason of the negligence of its officers or agents.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman,
Mr. Peek, chairman Committee on Agriculture, sub mitted tlie following report :

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Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the -recommendation that it do pass, to- wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend and codify all laws and parts of laws on the subject of the inspection, analysis and sale of fertilizers and chemicals in this State, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W M. L. PEEK, Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Peek, 300 copies of the bill just reported were ordered printed for use of the House.

Mr. Little, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of Burke to assess and collect and levy upon the State tax of the county, for county purposes, an additional tax over and above that now authorized.
Also, a bill to regulate and prescribe the compensation of Tax Collector and Receiver of Floyd county.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolution-



In regard to shipping the new Code to certain offi-

cers of the State.

The cmp.mittee also recoJllmend that the following bill be allowed to be withdrawn, to-wit:

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A bill to amend an act entitled an act for the relief maimed and indigent soldiers.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution be allowed to be withdrawn, to-wi: A resolution-
To appropriate $200 to purchase certain books for Oconee county.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to pay Charles P. McCalla for services rendered the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to provide for constructing a road from Clayton, in the county of Rabun, to Hiwassee, in the county of Towns.
Also, a bill to appropriate a fund for the putting of head stones over the graves of the Confederate dead in the Conff!derate cemetery at Marietta.
Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the payment to Thos. M. Cook of the sum of $84.26.
Also, a bill to regulate the collection of taxes and make the laws for the collection thereof more efficient.
Respectfully submitted. W111. A. LITl'LE, Chairman.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to declare that portion of Flint River, which
flows through the county of Macon, a lawful fence. Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Ch.airman.

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By leave of the House, Mr. Hoge withdrew resolution No. 46, as limiting liability of municipal corporations for inj uried through negligence.
Resolution No. 105, to provide for refunding to proper persons excess paid into Treasury on account of wild land tax sales, was, on motion of Mr. Young, recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
By unanimous consent, Mr. Little offered the follow-. ing bill, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to pay the stationery expenses of the present session, and to bind the enrolled copies of the acts in the Secretary of State's office.

Mr. Key moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of recommitting a bill to provide for election of County Judges by the people.
The motion to suspend did not prevail. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the following bill was taken from the table, and resumed its place:on the:calendar, to-wit:

A bill to make railroad companies liable to refund over charges of freight, the expenses of collecting the same, and for other purposes.

The regular order of business was the:reading:or House bills the third time.
The bill just taken from the table was first in order, and, on motion of Mr. Hoge, was indefinitely postponed.

The following bill was read the third time the repor
of the committee was agreed to, and the bill:passed as amended, by a constitutional majority, yeas_88, ~nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to make persons, who reside c

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the stock law is of force, liable in damages for tres passes or waste committed by their stocks in counties where such law is not of force.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1453 of the Code of 1882, which makes it a misdemeanor to illegally impound or estray an~mals, by making it a misdemeanor to break a pound and release animals legally impounded, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Watson, 300 copies of substitute for a bill to impose a tax on dogs, were ordered printed for the use of the House.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to provide a more correct and efficient mode of taking the enumeration of the school population, and to supercede existing laws upon that subject.
On motion of Mr. Short, the first section of the bill was further amended by adding a proviso thereto for enumerations to be made the present year under the bill in certain cases.
Mr. Watts moved to amend section 4, by putting the compensation of county enumerators at three dollars, the same as city enumerators.
Mr. Everett offered as a substitute for the amendment that county and city enumerators each receive two dullars per day.
The substitute for the amendment was adopted. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0.

Mr. Gary, chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report :

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871

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on State of the Republic have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A resolution of thanks to the veteran officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Maine.
Respectfully submitted, WM. GARY, Chairman.

Leaves of absence was granted Messrs. Carithers and McElvaney, on account of sickness in their fami lies, to Mr. Julian on account of sicknese, to Mr. Stapleton for a few days, to Mr. Mcintosh on account of business for the State, and to Mr. Barksdale of Lincoln on important business, for the balance of the ses-
sion.

On motion of Mr. Patten, the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK, P.M. The House reassembled, the Speaker in the chair. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The regular order of business was the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading. The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper noticfls were exhibited and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of Pike, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, to provide a penalty, and for other purposes, for which the committee reported a substitute.

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On the passage of the bill, Mr. Beauchamp called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, (.,arroii, Carter, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Davis, Dawson, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuiier, Geer, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Harris,

Head, Humber, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Lott, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs :-

Bartlett, Foy, Glisson, Griffin,

Hoge, Pendleton, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

Russell of Clarke, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crumbley, Cox:, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Falligant, Gary, Gordon,

Hawks, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox:, McCants, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, 1\Ioore of Hancock, Morrow, Owens,

Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins, Rankin, Reese, Rice, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Tate, Tucker, Waldroo{l, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 93. Nays 12. Not voting 70.
So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed, by substitute.
The following bill was read the third tim~, and the proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and empower the Board of County Commissioners of Bartow county to give to owners of lands on the Etowah River and other streams in said county, the right to erect gates on public roads or private ways, and for other purposes.

Mr. Fite moved to amend section 1 of the bill by inserting between the words " way" and "provided" in

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the 14th line the following words "for any length of time not exceeding ninety days," and by striking out all of said section after the words "self-closing" in the 17th line.
Mr. Foster moved to amend the amendment by striking out "ninety days" and inserting in lieu thereofthe words "such time as the County Commissioners see proper."
Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. The first question was on the amendment proposed to the amendment, which was adopted. The amendment as amended was adopted. An amendment proposed by the committee was agreed. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays none.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs~of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to-wit :

A bill to pay election superintendents in the county of Quitman.
Mr. Crittenden moved to amend by adding the words "and the county of Randolph" after the word "Quitman," wherever it occurs in the bill.
Proofs of publication of the notices required by law as to the county of Randolph were exhibited.
The amendment was agreed to. The report of the Committee as amended was agreed to. The bill passed as amended by the constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays none.

Mr. \Vright, of Floyd, offered a resolution that when the House adjourns this afternoon it do adjourn to meet again at eight o'clock this evening for the

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purpose of reading bills, favorably reported, the second time.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, towit:
A bill to prohibit, after the first day of December, 1883, in the county of 8palding, the sale of alcoholic, spirituous, or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters, (except by practicing physicians to their patients, under the provisions of this act,) provided a majority of the qualified voters voting in an election to be held as herein provided, on the first day of September, 1883, shall declare "against the sale of liquors," to provide penalties for the violation of this act, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Drewry, the bill was amended by fixing the election for the first day of May, 1884.
Also, by adding at the end of section 8 the words "and in the same manner as other remedial agents are administered.''
Certain amendments proposed by the committee were adopted.
Mr. Flynt moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Drewry moved to indefinitely postpone the bUL The motion prevailed, and the bill was indefinitely postponed.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 88, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend an act approved February 26th, 1877, which provided for altering and amending the road laws of this State, so far as related to the counties of Houston and Monroe~ and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 4, to-wit:

A bill to make land lines between land owners lawful fences, and for other purposes, for Fayette county.

On motion of Mr. Lewis, the following bill was taken

from the table, to-wit : '



No. 567-A bill to require the owners of all kinds of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in Cobb county.
By leave of the House Mr. Humber, the author of the bill, withdrew the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 1-to-wit:

A bill to amend an act approved February 14th, 1876, fixing the license fee for the sale of spirituous liquors in Emanuel county at the sum of one thousand dollars.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0-towit:

A. bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or any other intoxicating liquors within three miles of the town of Winston, in the county of Douglas, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of

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publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Powder Springs, in Cobb county, to provide for the election of Mayor and Council, Marshal and Clerk, and to define their powers and duties, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize Henry Sanders to connect his beer depot, corner of J e:fferson and South Broad street lane, with the Central Railroad track, on New street, in Savannah, Georgia, by means of a railway, to be operated by horse power.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or fire arms, or implements of any kind, on unenclosed lands, after being forbidden to do so, in the county of Chatbarn, and to provide a penalty for a violation of this act.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Walthall and Wilder.
On motion of Mr. Bonner, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 5, 1883. 'rhe House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Rev. N. Keff Smith. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

'rhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett,

lioge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, l\Iason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Speqce, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly,

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Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head,

Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

"Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of l\'Icintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, "Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, "Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Calvin, Crumbley,

Daniel, Gordon, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, :1\Iaddox,

McDonough, Mcintosh, Middle brooks, Tucker, Waldroop,

Present 159. Absent 16. Mr. Hudson, of Jackson, reported the Journal of yesterday examinep. and approved. Mr. Fite gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Jordan gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Fite moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in refusing to concur in Senate amendment to the first section of House bill No. 5, to provide for building a new State Capitol. On motion of Mr. Redding, the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Mr. Jordan moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the indefinite postponement of-

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A bill to make railroad companies of this State liable t'o refund overcharges, and for other purposes.
Mr. Bishop moved to lay the motion on the table. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question on the motion to reconsider. The call was sustained. The main question was put. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Patten moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of having read a second time House bill No. 1034. The motion to suspend the rules was lost. On motion of Mr. James, House resolution fixing September 15th, 1883, as the day for adjournment sine die was taken up. Mr. Jordan moved to lay the resolution on the table. On the motion to table, Mr. Pendleton called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. Mr. Jordan offered to withdraw the motion to lay on the table. Mr. Park insisted on the motion to table. The motion prevailed and the resolution was laid on the table.

The following message was receive<i from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
' The Governor has approved and signed the following Acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasury for the payment to James B. Palmer the sum of $79.90, the excess paid into the rreasury after paying tax and costs arising from sale of wild lot of land number 393, in the 9th district of Mitchell co.unty, by the sheriff of said county, under

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a wild land tax fi fa transfe1 red by the Comptroller General of the State.
Also, an act to alter and amend sections six and eight of an act entitled ''an act to incorporate the Cumming and Suwannee Railroad Company," approved September 28th, 1881, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section seven of an act entitled ''an act to create a Board of Commjssione.rs for turnpike roads in this State, and to confer certain powers upon the same ; and to define their dut~es, and for other purposes," approved October 14th, 1879, by striking out all of said section after the word "be" in the 15th line, and inserting in lieu thereof, to-wit: paid over to the County School Commissioners for school purposes, and paid out by .him as a part of the common school fund.
Also, an act to protect the public bridges of Pulaski county from damage by either fast riding, driving, or the putting excessive and dangerous weights of horses, mules, or cattle on the same.
Also, an act to incorporate the Sweetwater Manufacturing Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and to authorize said railroad to consolidate its road with any other roads incorporated in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to prohibit camp hunting in the county of Clinch by non-residents, to prescribe a punishment therefor, and for other purpoaes, by requiring the written consent of at least five free holders resident in the militia district wherein such camp hunting is to be engaged in.
A1so, an act to amend an act to make applicable to the county of Upson, an act approved March 17th, 1869, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Harris, and for other purposes~ approved February 1st, 1877.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Raccoon
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Mills, in the county of Chattooga, to confer municipal powers on said town, and for other purposes.
A.lso, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks of either malt or spirituous liquors in any quantity whatever, within two miles of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at East Point, in Fulton county, to provide a penalty for the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to regulate the amount of the official bond of the 'freasurer of Fulton county, and to fix his salary.
A.lso, an act to amend the acts incorporating the town of DeSoto, in the county of Floyd, by repealing section 18 of said act, which requires the Mayor and Council of said town to annually set apart all moneys raised from fines and forfeitures, and ten per cent. from the amount collected from taxes, as a special fund to build a Council Chamber.
A.lso, an act to regulate fences and enclosures in all that part of the county Df Dougherty lying west of the Flint River.
A.lso, an act to amend an act entitled an:acno incorporate the to'Yn of Trion, in the county of Chattooga, and for other purposes, approved February 20th, 1869, by adopting the provisions of se<;tions 780 to 797, inclusive of the Code of 1873, as a part of the charter of said town.
A.lso, an act to fix and regulate the license fee for the sale of spirituous, malt, or any intoxicating liquors in the county of Appling, in this State, at ten thou sand dollars, and to prescribe a penalty for a violation thereof.
A.lso, an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Marietta, in the county of Cobb.
A.lso, an act to amend an act entitled an act to fix the amount of license for selling or vending spirituous, intoxicating, or malt liquors in the counties of

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Wayne, Liberty, Coffee and Appling, in this State, and prescribe a punishment for a violation of the provisions of this act, and for other purposes, in so far as the same relates to the county of Coffee.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Toccoa City, in the county of Habersham, to issue and sell bonds to the amount of six thousand dollars, and to appropriate the proceeds to educational purposes, and to levy and collect a tax upon t.he taxable property within the corporate limits of said Toccoa City to pay said bonds.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county of Hart, and for other purposes therein named.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirit uous, or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters, in the county of Hart, and for other purposes therein named.
Also, an act to make it unlawful for any person or persons to wholesale, retail or barter, either directly or indirectly, any spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors within the incorporate limits of the town of Monticello, in Jasper county, and within the limits of said county of Jasper, without complying with the conditions therein named, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
Also, an act to provide for the appointment of a County Judge for the county of Mitchell.

On motion of Mr. McCurry, the following House bill was taken from the table, to-wit:

No. 87-A bill to provide for the selection of efficient and competent superintendents of elections, to fix the fees of said superintendents, and for other purposes.

The regular order of business was the reading of bills the third time.
The bill just taken from the table having resumed

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its place on the calendar was the first in order, and was read the third time.
The report of the Committee whicb. recommended the paseage of bill by substitute was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, Mr. Spence called for the previous question.
The call was sustained, and the main question was put.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, demanded the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

AtkinAon, A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Broyles, Carroll, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Cox, Dawson, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer, Griffith, Hawkes, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of J aekson,

Hudson of Webster, Irwin, .James, .Jackoway, .Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, .Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, .Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McKay, McCurry, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Owens, Patten,

Pendleton, Perkins, Redding, Reese, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Witcher, Whatley, Wood,

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Davis, Deaton, Everett, Fite, Fuller, Griffin,

Gray, Head, Howell, Johnson of Echols, Lewis, Mason, McRae, McCants, McKinney, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Shipp, Short, Stallings, Studdard, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow. Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Crumbley, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, Eason, Ford,

Glisson, Graham, Gordon, Harris, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Maddox, McBride, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Park,

Paulk of Berrien, Pringle, Rice, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 82. Nays 51. Not voting 42.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, but the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost, to-wit:

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A bill to amend section 326 of the Code of 1882, providing for the disposition of cases in the Court of Ordinary when the Ordinary is disqualified, so as to . provide for the disposition of cases before the Ordinary sitting for county purposes, or in matters not touching administration or the probate of wills.

Mr. Little, ehairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to pay the stationery expenses of the present session.
Also, a bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch a College to be established at Culloden.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to the county of Twiggs.
Also, a bill to establish a system of public schools for tha city of LaGrange, etc.
The Committee also recommend that the following resolutions do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands.
Also, a resolutionTo pay eighty-four dollars to the Early County News
for advertising wild lands.

The Committee also recommend that the introducers of the following bills be allowed to withdraw the same, towit:

A bill to exempt from taxation the plat of ground on whjch is erected the McPherson Memorial.

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.Also, a bill to appropriate eighty dollars to the Railroad Commission for the purpose of pa.ying the Telegraph and Messenger Publishing Company.
.Also, a bill to provide forth~ appointment of three persons in each of the militia districts of the counties of this State, who shall be known as district boards of equalization of taxes.
.Also, a bill to amend the Constitution of the State.
The Committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit:

.A bill to allow the grand juries of the several counties in this State to allow the Sheriffs additional com-pensation for their services.
Also, a bill for the relief of the heirs of Col. Mordicai Sheftall, late of Chatham county.
.Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to sell or exchange certain lands in the county of Cobb.

Respectfully submitted. Wn. .A. LITTLE, Chairman.

.Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll~ent report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to amend an act to incorporate the National Mercantile Debt .Assurance Company.
.Also, an act to incorporate the town of Graysville, in Catoosa county.
.Also, an act to provide for improving as a timber stream the Yam-Grandy Creek, in Emanuel county.
Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Paulding county.

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Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Butts county.
Also, the following joint resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionTo procure a portrait of ex-Governor Charles Jones
Jenkins. Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Stcretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, towit:

A bill fixing the legal duration of the regular term of the Superior Court of Washington county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays none.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to require the State Librarian to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Court, and to prescribe his fees therefor.
The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted, substituting the Solicitor General of the Circuit from which cases are removed, as the officer to represent the State, in lien of the State Librarian, as named in the original bill.
The report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority, yeas 106, nays none.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority of yeas 94, nays 3, to-wit:

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A bill to make it a \elony to enter or pass, or be concerned therein, any deed or other meniment of title t.o land in this State, or to sell or lease any land or timber thereon, or occupy or use the same for any purpose, knowing the title to be forged and fraudulent, and to fix the venue and punishment for cases arising under this act.

The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:
A bill to enable Trustees of the University of Georgia to continue a system of free tuition.
House bill to amend an act to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Monroe, in Walton county, was recommitted to Committee on Corporations.

The following bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost, to -wit:

A bill to fix the salary of State Librarian.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro. tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to establish a branch college of the State University at Butler, Tay- lor county, in this State, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amendad.
Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:

Resolved, That Senate bill No. 82 for a third reading be taken up and acted on.

The following bil~ was read the third time, the report

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of the committee was agreed to, .and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the costs of cases in tbe Supreme Court, which shall be withdrawn or dismissed.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the manner of conducting elections by the General Assembly, and to prevent members from changing their votes after being taken down on any ballot.
The report of the Committee was agreed to. Mr. Harris moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion was lost. Mr. Little moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. The motion was lost. Mr. Harris, the introducer of the bill, asked leave to withdraw it. Leave was not granted. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. Mr. Spence then called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Broyles, Bush, Camp, Courson, Cox, Davis1

Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Mason, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McGregor, McWhorter,

Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch,

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nawson, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Harris, Head, Howell, Hudson of Jackson,

Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Redding, Heese, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson,

Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, "Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Witcher. Wood, Wright of Washington, Young. Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Bonner, Brewster, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Deaton, Dem, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy,

Gary, Gray, Hawks, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of "Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lewis, Little, McRae, McKinney, Mitchell,

Mobley, Osborn, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Shipp, Short, Tate, Thompson, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Carter, Calvin,

Gordon, Irwin, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Ma.c:ldox,

Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rice, Russell of Decatur, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley,

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Crumbley, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, Ford,

McBride, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks,

Yeas 83. Nays 53. Not voting 39.

Tucker, Waldroop, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of l<!oyd,

The requisite constitutior..al majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.

Mr. Rankin, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A resolutionThat Senate bill No. 82 be taken up for action.

Respectfully submitted. W. R. RANKIN, Chairmanpro tem.

Mr. Reese moved that in accordance with recommendation of the Committee on Rules, the rules be suspended for the purpose of taking up for a third reading-
Senate bill No. 82-To change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the counties of Bulloch, Emanuel, and Screven, and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed, the rules were suspended, the bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by a majority of yeas 103, nays 0.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Mr. &peaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en rolled, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of House and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit:

An act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of the Babtist church, in Big Shanty, in Cobb county; the Porter Manufacturing Com. pany's Works, in Habersham county; FriendshipMis sionary Babtist church, in the middle 9th district, and Ebenezer Methodist church, in the 12IHth district, Meriwether county; County Line and "\Veston churches, in Heard county; Canaan and Midway churches, in ]..,rankland county; Bush Arbor Babtist church, the Vann' E! Valley Methodist church, the Livingston Methodist church, and Mountain Springs Methodist church in Floyd county, and of Rehobooth Babtist'church on the line of Terrell and Randolph counties, in this State.
Also, an act to repeal an act to fix the fees of County Treasurer, and others in Upson county.
Also, an act to extend the limits of the city of Augusta.
Also, an act to make more effective section 1409 of the Code.
Also, an act to fix the legal duration of the terms of the Superior Courts of \Vashington county, and to prescribe the number of juries, grand and traverse, to be drawn at each term.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays O, to-wit:

A. bill to provide for the taking of testimony on ap-



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plications for injunctions, and similar cases, and for other purposes.

The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :

No. 297-A bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to require physicians actually engaged in the practice of their profession, to serve as jurors in the examination of persons for whom guardianship or commitment to the lunat.ic asylum is sought, under section 1855 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Mr. Drewry moved to amend the bill by providing for compensation of the physicians as experts.
Mr. J acoway moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. The motion to indefinitely postpone was lost. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The first question was on the amendment proposed by Mr. Drewry. The amendment was not adopted. The report of the Committee was agreed to. The next question was the passage of the bill. On which Mr. Head demanded the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bonner,

Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, J ohuson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Key, Lewis,

Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, .Robins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke,

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Brewer, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Dawson, Dews, DuPree, Everett, Foster, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Hawkes, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Lofton, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, :McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine,

Shipp, Silman, Sinq mfield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Watson, Watts, "Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley. Wolfe, "\Vood, Young. Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

.A.wbry, Beauchamp, Brewster, Davis, Drewry, Fuller,

Geer, Gray, Harris, Johnson of Echols, Jones of DeKalb, Little,

Mobley, Patten, Russell of Decatur, Short, Wilder,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.A.lsabrook, Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey Crumbley,

Ford, Foy, Gordon, Griffith, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Elbert, J oned of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey,

Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop,

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Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, DeLacy, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt,

Maddox, McBride, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

Walthall, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington l\lr. Speaker.

Yeas 93. Nays17. Not voting 65.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

'"tir. Speaker:
The Senate insists on the following amendments to the bill to provide for the erection of a State Capitol building, to.wit: Nos. 1-3.
The Senate agrees to Honse amendment to the Senate amendment, No. 9.
The Senate recedes from the following amendments to the bill to provide for the erection of a State Capitol building, to-wit: Nos. 14-15.
On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the morning session was extended five minutes.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Sumter, House bills Nos. 311 and 392, amending the act to carry into effect the last clause of part 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution, were recommitted to the committee on Finance.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Mobley, after Thursday.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

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3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker in the chair. The Honse proceeded with the consideration of House bills for a third reading. The following bill was read the third time, to-wit: No. 345- A bill to define and make lawful wire fences in this State. Mr. Hulsey offered an amendment, which was amended and agreed to. Mr. Smith, of vVilkiuson, offered an amendment, which was agreed to. The report of the committee was agreed to as amended, and the bill as amended was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 4. The following bill was read the third time, towit: No. 347-A bill to encourage private elementary schools in this State, by making ampler provisions for public schools in connection therewith. The committE.>e recommended the passage of the bill by substitute, which was read. Messrs. MitchAll, Everett, Beauchamp, Whatley, and Russell of Clarke, of the Committee on Education, submitted a minority report, adverse to the passage of the bill. The report of the committee was agreed to, and the substitute adopted in lien of the original bill. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. Mr. Mitchell calle.i for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson,
07

Head, Hoge, Howell,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

898

Avary,

Humber,

Awbry,

Hudson of .Tackson,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hudson of Webster,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Irwin,

Bartlett,

James,

Bishop,

Jacoway,

Bonner,

Jenkins,

Brewer,

Jordan,

Brewster,

Johnson of Lee,

Broyles,

Jones of Bartow,

Brown,

Jones of Elbert,

Bush,

Key,

Carroll,

Little,

Carter,

Lofton,

Cannon,

Logue,

Calvin,

Lott,

Carithers,

Mason,

Chancey,

McRae,

Crenshaw,

McKay,

Courson,

McCurry,

Dart,

McKinney,

Dawson,

McElvaney,

Deaton,

McWhorter,

Dews,

Middlebrooks,

Drewry,

JI.Iobley,

DuPree,

Moore of Hancock,

Eason,

.1\Iorrow,

Falligant,

Osborn,

Fite,

Owens,

Flynt,

Patten,

Ford,

Paulk of Coffee,

Foster,

Payne,

GlissoB,

Peek,

Griffin,

Pendleton,

Gray,

Perkins,

Griffith,

Pringle,

Hawkes,

Rankin,

Harris,

Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Beauchamp, Davis, Daniel, Everett, Fuller, Gary,

Geer, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Lewis, Mitchell, Mnrray,

Russell of Clarke, Short, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Camden, Whatley,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, DeLacy, Foy, Graham, Gordon, Hulsey,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Maddox, McCants, McBride, :McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Moore of Taliaferro, Park,

Yeas 121. Nays 17. Not voting 37.

Paulk of Berrien, Rice, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Tucker, Waldroop, Wimberley, Wilson of ~cintosh. Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed by ~ubstitute.
Mr-. Spence moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up and having read the second time Honse bill No. 732, to establish a school of Technology.
The motion did not prevail. The following bill was read the third time, and proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited,towit:

No. 200-.A. bill to amend the stock law of this State, so far as the county of Morgan is concerned, and to provide for a new election of fence or no fence in said county.

The report of the committee, as amended, had been agreed to.
Mr. Hudson, of Webster, ealled for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Tate called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, .Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Broyles, Bush, (.,arroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Everett, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Griffith, Hoge,

Howell, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McKay, McKinney, McEI vaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Murray, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Perkins,

Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Short, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, S\feat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Watson, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Young.

Those voting in the negative are .Messrs :-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brewster, Brown, Calvin, Crenshaw, Cox, Dawson, Dews, Flynt, Gary, Gray, Hawks, Harris,

Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Kimsey, Little, Mitchell, Owens, Patten, Peek, Pringle, Redding,

Redwine, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Sinquefield, Spence, Stapleton, Sutton, Walthall, "\Vatts, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alex:ander,

Graham,

Atkinabn,

Gttrtidn;

Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton,

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Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dart, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Foster,

Head, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lofton, Maddox, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow,

Ray of Coweta,

Reese,

Robbins,

Russell of Clarke,

Shipp,

Silman,

Simmons,

Stallings,

Thompson,

Tucker,

Waldroop,

Wilder,



Wilson of Mcintosh,

Whatley,

Wright of Floyd,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 75. Nays 45. Not voting 55.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative, the bill was lost.
Mr. Jenkins moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up and having read a second time House bill No. 855.
The motion was lost. The following message was received from his Excellency thA Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following act, to-wit:

An act to appropriate money for the purpose of completing the new building in process of construction at the State Lunatic Asyl nm, for the purpose of providing furniture for such new buildings, and for building new gas-works for said Asylum, and for other purposes therein named.

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The Governor has also approved and signed the following joint resolution, to.wit:

A resolutionProviding for the payment of the per diem and ac-
tual expenses of the joint committee to investigate the affairs of the Lunatic Asylum.

Mr. Geer, chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the followiiJg report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bill, which they re port blfck with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

No. 819-A bill to makP, it illegal to sell or furnish patent medicines without having placed thereon a for mula of ingredients, and for other purposes.
R~spectfnlly submitted. GEER, Chairman.

Bill No. 819 was recommitted as recommendPd. The Honse then proceeded with the reading of' bills the second time. The following bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the Code of 1873, and to insert another section in lieu thereof, approved September 1st, 1881, amending the law granting divorces.
Also, a bill to pay tales jurors in the county of Randolph.
Also, a bill to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Sumter county.
On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch. the afternoon session was extended until6:30 o'clock, p. m.

The following bills were read the second time, to wit:

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A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Temperance church, in Carroll county.
Also, a resolution djrecting suit against the lessee of the Indian Springs reservation.
Also, a bill to require the State Treasurer and Governor to select a bank in the city of New York, in which to deposit public funds to pay that part of the public debt payable in New York.
Also, a bill to amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, and the various acts amendatory thereof, and to define the duties of the Mayor and Council and officers of said city.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to provide for the payment of certain insolvent costs in the Augusta circuit, approved February 15th, 1873.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors in two miles of the Lawrence Cross Roads Academy, in Calhoun county.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to prescribe the manner of conducting municipal elections therein.
Also, a bill to require railroad companies to file in the Secretary of State's office a copy of their charters, and names of their Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Catoosa.
Also, a bill to establish an Industrial School in this State.
Also, a bill to appropriate $20,000 from inspection fund, for support of branch colleges of the State University.
Also, a bill to prescribe the duties of official steno-
graphers of the Superior Courts, and to prescribe the manner of preserving their notes, and to fix their compensation, and for other purposes.
On motion, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 6, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox:, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree,

Head, hoge, Howell, Hulijey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, .1\fcGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder,

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Eason, . Everett,
Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer,
GliS>~on,
Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris,

Mitchell, Mobley, l\Ioore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek; Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin,

Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

A vary, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Crumbley,

Gordon, Jones of Twigg~, Julian, 1\Iaddox, McDonough,

Mcintosh, Paulk of Berrien, Russell of Decatur, 'Valdroop, Wright of Floyd.

Present 160. Absent 15.

Mr. Pringle, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday_ examined _and approved.
Mr. James gave notice of a motionJo reconsider. l\fr. Rountree gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Spence gavA notice of a motion~to reconsider. Mr. Redwine gave notice of a motion to::reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was~then_read__and confirmed. Mr. James moved to reconsider-so:much of t.he Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in laying on the table a resolution fixing September 15, 1883, as the the iime for adjournment sine die. Mr. James called for the yeas and nays.

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The call was not sustained. On motion of Mr. Jordan, the motion to re0onsider was laid on the table. Mr. Rountree moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of ;p~sterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat ofA bill to provide for the selection of effici43nt and competent superintendents of elections, to fix the fees of said superintendents, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Brewster, lhe motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Mr. Spence moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat of-
A bill to fix the salary of the State Librarlan. The motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Redv.'ine moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of ye.:;terday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat of-
A bill to regulate the manner of conducting elections by the General Assembly, and to prevent members from changing their votes after being taken down on any ballot.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. On motion of Mr. DeLacy, the rules were suspended and the following House bill was taken up and Senate amendmt>nts thereto c<>ncurred in, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Chauncey, in the county of Dodge.

By unanimous consent Mr. Teasley introduced the following bill, which was read the fi.-st time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to change the time of holding the fall term of the Superior Court of the county of Cherokee, and to give two weeks for said term.

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On motion of Mr. Rankin, House bill No. 5, to provide for the building of a new State Capitol, was taken up for the purpose of taking further action on the Senate amendments thereto.
The House then receded from its disagreement to Senate amendments to the first and third section.
Mr. Flynt moved to take from the tableA bill to make more efficient contracts for service in this State. 'fhe motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. McCurry, the following r~>solu tion was taken up for the purpose of acting on Senate amendment thereto, to-wit:

A resolution-
To furnish Notaries Pnblic with the Code of 1882. The Sent.ttP. proposed as a substituteA joint resolutionTo supply copies of the Code of 1882 of this State to Notaries Public, County .Judges, Boards of County Commissioners, and for other purposes.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole Honse, for the consideration of the Senate amendment by substitute, and the original House resolution.
Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following joint resolution, to-wit:

A joint resolution of the House, to supply Notaries Public with Codes of 1882, and a Senate substitute tl1erefor, which they recommPnd be referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.
Mr. McCurry moved to lay the resolution on the ta ble.

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The motion was lost.. The report of the Committee of the Whole House was then agreed to, and the resolution was referred to the Committee on General Judiciary. Mr. McCurry moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up Senate resolution No. 47, on the same subject, to-wit:
A resolution in regard to shipping the Code to certain officers of the t:ltate.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, the main question put, and the motion prevailed. The resolution was taken up. Certain amendments proposed by the Committee was adopted. Mr. Patten offered an amendment which was not agreed to. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, the main question put, and tbe resolution was agreed to as anvmded. On motion, the resolution was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal sectiln 1465 (f)_of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to establish a branch College of the State University at Cartersville. The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to carry into effct tbe last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution of 1877, approved September 20th, 1879, etc.
The committee also recommend the following resolution do pass as amended, to-wit:

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A resolutionTo pay the committee appointecl to go to Milledge-
ville for tbe purpose of procuring for preservation the records of the State Board of Physician~.
The committee also recommend the following bills do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the payment of Samuel D. Erwin for services rendered the Statt.=>.
The committee also recommend that the authors of the following bills be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution of 1877, approved September 20th, 1879.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton county to create and appoint assessors of real estate for each militia district.

'he committee also recommend that the following bill be read the second time, and be recommitted to the ~.,inance, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate the sum of three thousand dollars for the purpose of repairing the buildings of the State University of Georgia.

Respectfully submitted. vV::\I. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to- wit :

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An act to fix the legal duration of the regular time of the Superior Courts of "\Vashington county.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Mitchell, ch~irman of the Committee on the Academy of the Blind, submitted the following report, to- wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The committee on the Academy for the Blind have had under consideration-
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1215 of the revised code of Georgia of 1882, so far as relates to the manner of receiving pupils into the Institute for the Blind, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.

Respectfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 508 (aa) of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 2573 of the Code of1882.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

Mr. Falligant, chahman of the Committee on Military Aftairs, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Military Affairs have had under

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consideration House bill No. 1052, and herewith submit the same with certain amendments prepared by the committeP, and respectfully recommend that said bill do pass as amended.

Respectfully submitted. F .ALLIGAN T, Chairman.

On recommendation of the Finance Committee, the following bill was read the second time and recommitted to that committee, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate $3,000 for the purpose of repairing tbe buildings of the University of Georgia at Athens.

By unanimous consent of the Honse, and by a twothirds vote-yeas 96, nays 0-the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 90, nays 0was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to- wit :
By Mr. HulseyA bill to amend an act to define and extend the
powers of the Orphans' Home of the North Georgia Conference.

The following message was recPived from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following Acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
t){ An act to amend section 1455 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, which provides for submitting to the lawful votPrs of any county in this State, upon the petition of fifty freeholders of such county the question of "fence" or "no fence," by authorizing elections to be held under said section on the first "\Vednesday in July, and

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by inserting a proviso to said section, and for other
purposes. Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties. Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schhy, Sumter and Green, approved on the 13th of December, 1880, so far as relates to the county of Schley.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of \Vard, in the county of Randolph, to grant certain powers and privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company, and to grant certain powers and privileges to the same; and to provide for the building of its branches; and to authorize said road to consolidate its road with any other road incorporated in the States of Georgia, Alabama and Tennes. see, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in the counties of Glasscock and Paulding, in this State, and to provide a punishment for the violation of the same.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Gate City Street Railro'l:!d Company, and for other purposes therein mentioned, approved 26th day of September, 1879, and amended the 28th day of September, 1880, so as to authorize said company to extend its street railroad into and throughout any and every part of the county of DeKalb, should said company so desire; also to authorize said company to increase its capital stock to five hundred thousand dollars, and also to authorize said company to use and employ steam in transporting its cars over its lines, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to provide for the removal of all obstructions in the run of Mill Creek, in the county of Cherokee, State of Georgia, between the head of Hudson \Vylie's mill-pond and William vVayne's mill-dam.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bremen, in

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the county of Haralson, to appoint a Mayor and Council for said town, to confer upon the .Mayor and Council the power to regulate and control the sale of intoxicating liquors and bitters in said town. To grant to said Mayor and Council the authority to levy and collect a tax upon all the taxable property in said town, and to confer upon them certain other powers and privileges.
On motion, the rules were suspended and the Senate amendments to the following Honse bills were concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Cuthbert, in relation to receiving of taxes for said city.
Also, a bill to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Twiggs.

Mr. Little moved that ROO copies of a bill, No. 937, to repeal section 1465 of the Code, be printed for the use of the Honse.
The motion prevailed.
Mr. Lott moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up and having recommitted to the Finance Committee Senate bill No. 104, to establish a branch college of the State University at Waycross.
The motion to suspend the rules did not prevail.

The regular order of business was taken up, which was the reading of bills the third time.
The following bill was read the third time, towit:

.A. bill to make more reliable contracts for service in this State.
The Committee recommended the passage of the bill by substitute.
Mr. Key offered a substitute for the substitute, which wa~ read.
Mr. Jordan moved to indefinitely postpone the bill and substitutes.
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Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put. The motion prevailed, and the bill was indefinitely postponed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill not having received the constitutional majority, was lost, to-wit:

No. 101-.A. bill to further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the Code, as to granting divorces.

The following resolution was read the third time and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionDirecting suit against the lessee ofthe Indian Springs
Reservation.

The following bill was read the third time, the amendments offered by the committee were adopted, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act creating Railroad Commissioners for the State of Georgia, and defining the powers of the same as prescribed in section 719 (f) of the Code of 1882.

Mr. McGregor offered an amendment as to what charges should be made for advertising.
The amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority, yeas 108, nays 0. The following bills were recommitted to the Committee on Finance :
No. 4:65-To supply Walker county with Supreme Court Reports.

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No. 373-To furnish Dodge county with Supreme Court Reports.

On motion of Mr. Sutton, the following bill was laid on the table and 200 copies of substitute were ordered printed, to-wit:

No. 374-A a bill to create the office of County Administrator.

Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporatiofls, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act incorporating the Spring Creek Canal Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley.

Also, the f0llowing bill which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Monroe.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill amending an act establishing a new charter for the town of Franklin.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time :
A bill to prescribe the manner of applying the Railroad Commissioner's schedules of just and reasonable rates to railroads under the control by lease ownership or otherwise of other roads, and fo~ other purposes.

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Amendments proposed by the committee were agreed
to. The following members of the committee on railroads
filed a minority report adverse to the passage of the bill, to-wit:
Messrs. Hawkes, Crenshaw. Wisdom, Gray, Everett, Patten, Stapleton, Payne, Simmons, McCants, McCurry and Perkins.
Mr. Spence moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. Pending the consideration of the motion, the hour of adjournment arrived. Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Carroll, Mason, Hudson of Webster, McGregor, Head, Jenkins, Griffin, Griffith and Witcher. The Speaker declared the House adjourned until S o'clock p. m.

s O'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The House resumed consideration of the motion to indefinitely postpone-
A bill to prescl'ibe the manner of applying the railroad commissi.Jners schedules of just and reasonable -rates to railroads under the control by lease, ownership, or otherwise, of other roads, and for other purposes.
Mr. Harris moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Harris, 300 copies of the bill as amended were ordered printed.
On motion of Mr. Little, leave of absence from the House was granted Messrs. Humber, Sinquefield,

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Brewster, Wolfe, Gordon, ~achry, McRae, McDonough, and Rice, who were engaged in examining the condition of the Treasury.

The regular order of business was the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.
Mr. Reese moved that the House proceed with the disposition of bills in their regular order as they appear on the calendar.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved as a substitute that the evening session be devott>d to the rt>ading of House bills a second time, which are favorably reported.
The substitute was adopted.

Leave of absence was granted Mr. Perkins.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to wit:

An act to fix the lt>gal duration of the rt>gular term of the Superior Court of the county of Washington, and to prescribe the number of grand and traverse jurie; to be drawn for each term of said Court.

The following bills were read the second time, to- ' wit:

A bill to amend section 534 of the Code, as to right of disabled Confederate soldiers to peddle in this State.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide a general law for incorporation of railroads, approved September 27th, 1881.
Also, a resolution to pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands.
Also, a resolution to pay the expenses of the Com-

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mittee to procure the Records of the State Medical Board.
Also, a bill to iuc)rporate the Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company.
.Also, a bill to repeal acts approved Oct. 13th, 1879, and September 13th, 1881, as to working of the chaingang on the streets of Atlanta, and to repeal the proviso to section 3d of the act approved February 27th, 1877 ; and to give the Commissioners of said county control of the convicts, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville, and to confer certain powers therein named on the Mayor and Council of said city.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.
Also, a bill to amend section 828 of the Code of 1882, so far as relates to mining companies.
Also, a bill to Pxempt active members of the Clinch Rifles Military Company, of .Augusta, from jury duty.
Also, a bill to prescribe the method of issuing license for the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Jones, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to require owners of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the lands of another in that part of Macon county east of Flynt River, including the 543d and 770th districts of said county, and for other purposes.

The following minority report was submitted from the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The undersigned, members of the General Judiciary Committee, dissent from the report of the majority of the Committee, which recommends the passage of House bill No. 846, which is a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4578 of the Code of Georgia of 1S82; which section prohibits the running of freight

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trains on the Sabbath day, and prescribes a penalty therefor. Also, provides as to transportation of live stock, and permits freight trains to complete their schedules, if before8 o'clock Sunday morning, by.inserting after the words "except such as carry one or more cars loaded with fruit, vegetables, watermelons, or other articles of a like perishable nature.
vVe dissent from the report of the majority of the committee, for the reason, among others, that the passage of the bill would, in our opinion, be a virtual repeal of thP law which prohibits the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day. And in our opinion no interest in Georgia is of sufficient importan,ce to justify the passage of the bill, the effect of which would be to rt>peal all the law which prohibits railroad companies from running freight trains on Sunday.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. McBRIDE, A. W. Fite, A. G. McCURRY, THOMAS L. LEWIS.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Mitchell.
The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to repeal so much of an act approved December 8, 1882, as authorized the establishment of public schools in the town of Hawkinsville.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Hope Church, in Madison county, and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Fork and the Fork of Broad River Churches in Madison county, and to providR a penalty for the same.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituoGs or malt liquors within certain distances therein named of the churches and academy in the towns of Marshallville

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and SnellviUP, the store honse occupied by Snell and Sawyer in Gwinn~->tt county, and Zoar Church in said county, and Mt. Mol'ialt Ohurch, in said county, and Reb.oboth Church, in Floyd county, and Bethlehem Church, in Hall county, and Souls Chapel Methodist Church, in Lumpkin county, and within the corporate limits of the city of Newnan, and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act.
.Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a County Court for Miller county. '>
.Also, a bill to afuend an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Murray county, so as to allow additional compensation to the Commissioners .
.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to authorize the extension of the corpo-
rate limits of the city of Columbus.
.Also, a bill to exempt the officers and active members of the Cuthbert Light Infantry from road, street and jury duty.
Also, a bill to prevent the driving of cattle between the 1st day of April and 1st day of October, into the county of Rabun, and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, a bill to make the Tax Collectors of Spalding county ex officio Sheriff, as far as relates to the collection of taxes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to make an appropriation for the purpose of furnishing new records for wild land office, and building a case for the same.
Also, a bill to alter and amend section 4608 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust Company.

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Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Americus, so as to include the residences of J. W. Jordan, Jr., and H. A. Harris.
Also, a bill to incorporate what is at present known as Brown's Station, as the town of Brownwood, to incorporate said town of Brownwood, in the county of Terrell, to fix the corporate limits thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of

the churches or schools in the town of Andersonville,

Sumter county.



Also, a bill to exempt officers and active members of the Southern Rifles from road and street duty.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Douglas county.
Also, a bill to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomasville, and to grant certain privileges to the same, and to define its limits, and to create a board of tax assessors for said town, to authorize a survey of said town, and regulate the method of assessing and collecting tax on realty.

Also, a bill to amend section 1341 of the Code of

1882, in reference to the number of Trustees for the State Lunatic Asylum, by increasing the number to

seven, and defining their duties.

Also, a bill to amend section 1347 of the Code as to bond of Treasurer of Lunatic Asylum.

Also, a bill to amend section 1353 of the Code of 1882, in reference to who may be inmates of the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to regulate the time of cutting boxes for turpentine purposes, and to provide a punishment for the violation of the same.

Also, a bill to amend an act to regulate the rates and

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manner of legal advertising in this St~te, approved Oct. 15th, 1879.
Also, a bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of 1882, in reference to illegal hunting, by providing that in counties where tl1e no fence law may be of force the boundaries of a tract of land shall be deemed an enclosure.
Also, a bill to amend an act to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Monroe, in the county of Walton.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the corporate authorities of the city of Madison to establish a system of public schools for said city, to levy and collect a tax for support of the same, and to authorize the County Commissioners of Morgan county to pay over to said city for the use of such schools such part of the State school fund as may be their just pro rata share thereof.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for Elbert county.
Also, a bill to amend the Constitution of this State, so as to provide for the election of two additional Associate Justices for the Supreme Court
Also, a bill to authorize tP,e Judges of the Supreme Court to appoint a short hand writer to take down such matter for the use of the Court as may be deemed necessary; to fix a limit for the salary of said stenographer, and for other pm poses.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Commissioners for the county of Emanuel, approved Sept. 29th, 1881, so as to have members thereof appointed by the grand jury, and to fix the fees of sheriff for attending Commissioners Court, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit seining, beating, netting, or catching fish in any way, except with hook and line, in the streams of Emanuel county.
Leave of abst>nce was granted Messrs. Everett, Robbe, Gary, and Hudson of Jackson.

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On motion of Mr. Bush the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, September 7, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

'rhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary, .A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson,

Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson oi Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bar1.9w, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, :Mason,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate,

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Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, _Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin,

Teasley, Thompson. Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Beck, Carroll, Gordon, Head, Jones of Twiggs,

Maddox, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Paulk of Berrien,

Perkins, Stapleton, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wright of Floyd.

Present 161. Absent 14.

Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Gary gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Gary moved to reconsider so much of the .Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat ofA bill to further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the Code of 1873, and to insert another section in

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lieu thereof, approved SP.ptember 1st, 1881, amending thelaw granting divorces.
On motion of Mr. Lott, the rules were suspended and Senate bill 104, to establish a branch agricultural college at Waycross, was taken up and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

Mr. Hulst-y, chairman of the Committee on Special J-udiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 1409 of the Code. Also, a bill to amend the road laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Morgan. Also, a bill to amend an act to extend the powers of the Orphans' Home of the North Georgia Conference. Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to repeal an act authorizing proceedings in equity in certain cases.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :

A bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Columbia county.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the County Judges to hold monthly terms of the Court in other than the county site.
Also, a bill to exempt Dr. C. C. Willis from the operations and penalties of an act to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.
Also, a bill to exempt Dr. J. T. Robinson, of the

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county of Randolph, from the operations and penalties of an act to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.
Also, a bill to require all voters in this State to register their names in the district in which they reside.
Also, a bill to amend section 2683 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Humber and Sinquefield from the morning session, on account of being engaged in examination of the Treasury department.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Com mittee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which th6y recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2611 of the Code. Also, a bill to amend section 3533 of the Code of 1882. Also, the following bills which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit :

.A bill to repeal section 3974 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Cherokee county. Also, the following bill, which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the taking of interrogatories in injunction cases.
Also, the following bills which they rP.commend do not pass, to-wit :

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~27

A bill to establish a Norman School for this State. Also, a bill to authorize tbP. lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Also, a bill to add an additional section to the penal ~ code.

Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.

By leave of the House, Mr. Reese withdrew House bill No. 293, to authorize examination of witnesses by interrogatories in inj unotion cases.

Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following .bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill-No. 1031-to authorize the Trustees of the Atlanta University to establish a branch college at Brunswick, in Glynn county.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The CommittP.e on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the fees of Tax Receivers and Tax Collectors, and for other purposes.
The Committee also recommend that the following bill do pass as amended, to-wit:

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A bill to appropriate money to the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylum of this State.
The Committee also recommend that the introducer of the following bill be allowed to withdraw the same, ~ to-wit:

A bill to relieve the sureties of the Tax Collector of Bibb county of certain penalties incurred by reason of the default of said Tax Collector.
The Committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit :

A resolution'fo authorize the Governor of this State to settle with
the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle. The committee also recommend that the following
resolution do not pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on
the Treasurer to pay the excess received from sale of wild lands.

Respectfully submitted. WM .A.. LITTLE, Chairman.

By consent of the House, Mr. Cox withdrew House bill No. 607-to require the owners of stock to prevent the same from running at large on the land of another in the county of Burke.
On motion of Mr. Middlebrook, the following bill was taken from the table and resumed its place on the calendar, to-wit:

A bill-No. 202-to repeal an act in reference to keeping a record of wild lands in counties where situated, and to provide for return of wild lands for taxation.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Rankin in the chair.

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929

Mr. Rankin, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me, as chairman, to report back:with;.the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A resolutionTo pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands. The resolution was read the third time. The report of the Committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution, the yeas and nays
were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson,

Geer,

.A.vary,

Glisson,

A.wbry,

Griffin,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Graham,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Gray,

Bartlett,

Griffith,

Beauchamp,

Hawkes,

Bonner,

Harris,

Brewer,

Hoge,

Brewster,

Hudson of Jackson,

Brinson,

Irwin,

Broyles,

Jenkins,

Brown,

Johnson of Echols,

Brooks,

Johnson of Lee,

Burch,

Jones of Bartow,

Carter,

Jones of DeKalb,

Cannon,

Jones of Elbert,

Calvin,

Julian,

Carithers,

Key,

Chancey,

Kimsey,

Crittenden,

Lewis,

Crumbley,

Little,

Courson,

Lofton,

Cox,

Logue,

Dart,
o9

Lott,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson,

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Davia, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Eve ret~, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller,

McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Morray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Payne, Pendleton,

Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe. Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Bishop, Camp,

James, McBride, McWhorter,

Wilson of Bullock, Withrow,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Beck, Bush, Carroll, Crenshaw, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Flynt, Gary, Gordon, Head, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson ofWebster, Jacoway, Jorda.a,

Johnston, Jones of Twiggs, Maddox, Mason, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Park, Peek, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Rankin,

Yeas 112. Nays 8. Not voting 54.

Ray of Crawford, Robins, Silman, Sin{ uefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Teasley, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the resolution was passed.

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931

The Honse again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole Honse, Mr. Hoge in the chair.
Mr. Hoge, chairman Committee of the Whole Honse, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have bad under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolution-

To pay the expenses of the committee appointed to

visit Milledgeville for the purpose of procuring for

-preservation the Record~ of the State Medical Board.

The resolution was read the third time.



The amendment proposed by the committee was

adopted.

The report of the committee was agrePd to.

On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays

were required to be recorded.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Btewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Uarithers, Chancey, Crenshaw,

Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey,

Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton,

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Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne,

Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young. Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Beck, Burch, Carroll, Cox, Dawson, DeLacy, Falligant, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Gordon, Head, Howell, Hamher,

Jordan, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Maddox, Mason, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford,

Rice, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Teasley, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 115.
Nays 1-Mr. Fite. Not voting 59.

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933

The resolution having received the requh;ite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
On motion, the following bills of the House were taken up and Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit :

A. bill-No. 556-to amend an act to incorporate the town of Rockmart, in Polk county, and an act amendatory thereof.
Also, a bill-No. 520-to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, in Carroll county.
Also, a bill-No. 479--to require owners of stock to prevent same from running at large on the lands of another in Jasper county.
Also, a bill-No. 449-to provide for issuing bonds of Sumter county, for purpose of building a new court house.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, towit:

A bill amending the charter of Roswell, in Cobb county, passed by requisite constitutional majority of yeas 29, 'nays 0.
Also. a bill amending an act incorporating the Capital Bank of Macon, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending the charter of Crawfordville, in Taliaferro county, passed by constituti0nal majority of y~>as 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Mitchell county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill providing compensation for managers of

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certain elections in Oconee county, passed by constitutional majority: of yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon the City Council of Augusta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 81, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act ratifying the action of Mayor and Council of Americus in building a bridge across the Flint river, passed by constitutional majority of yeas ~0, nays 0.
Also, a bill providing for the drawing of only one grand jury for each term of Polk county Superior Court, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, the following House bills as amended, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to wit:

A bill amending an act incorporating Rockmart, in Polk county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill providing for submitting certain questions to the voters of Sumter county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring owners of certain stock to keep the same from running at lugf.:l in Jasper county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 34, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating Villa Rica, in Carroll county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The following House bills have been passed. to-wit:

A bill incorporating the Irwinton Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating Tallapoosa, in Haralson county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating Clarkes

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ville, in Habersham county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.
Also, a bill submitting the sale of ardent spirits to the voters of Taylor county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionDirecting the Governor and Attorney-General to
press for trial the case of the State vs. John Jones, Treasurer.

The Senate has concurred in the amendment of the House to the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionIn regard to shipping the new Code to certain offi-
cers of the State.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence Of the House, towit:

A resolutionAppointing a joint committee of conference to look
into the busint:>ss of the present session, so far as laying upon the table bills of unimportance and acting upon those of more importance.
Mr. Reese moved to snspend. the rules for the purpose of taking up for consideration l:;enate resolution No. 83.
A resolution appointing a joint committee of conference to look into the business of the present session so far as laying npon the tahlt> bills of unimportance and acting upon those of more importance.
The motion to suspenl the rules did not prevail. The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

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No. 202-A bill to repeal an act to provide for the keeping of a record in each county of this State of the wild lands lying and being therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation. Approved September 28, 1881.
Mr. Patten moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Hudson, of Webster, called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question put. Mr. Middlebrooks called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affir~ative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Griffin,

Alsabrook,

Graham,

Atkinson,

Griffith,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Hawkes,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Hulsey,

Bartlett,

o Hudson of .Tackson,

Beauchamp,

Irwin,

Brewster,

Jordan,

Brinson,

Jones of DeKalb,

Calvin,

Jones of Elbert,

Carithers,

Key,

Crenshaw,

Little,

Crittenden,

Logue,

Cox,

McKay,

Daniel,

McKinney,

Dawson,

McWhorter,

Deaton,

Middlebrooks,

Drewry,

Moore of Hancock,

Falligant,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Foy,

Morrow,

Gary,

Park,

Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Reese, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Washington, Zachry,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bishop, Bonner,

Foster, Fuller, Geer,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton,

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937

Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carter, Cannon, Chancey, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Ford,

Glisson, Gray, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Julian, Lewis, Lott, McCants, McBride, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten,

Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Short, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wood, Young,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Beck, Camp, Carroll, Fite, Gordon, Head, Humber, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Kimsey, Lofton, Maddox, Mason,

McRae, McCurry, McDonough, McintoRh, McElvaney, :McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Redwine, Rice, Shipp, Silman,

Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson Stapleton, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilsoii of ~cintosh. Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 63. Nays 69. Not voting 43.
A majority having voted in the negative the bill was lost.
Mr. Gary moved to take up for consideration.

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A resolution of thanks to the veteran officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Maine.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was taken up and read, and was as follows:

By Mr. W. T. Gary, of Richmond-
WHERF.AS, The brave and patriotic exConfederate soldiers and sailors have ou.r love and are worthy of the sympathy of all brave men who love their country; and
vVIIEREAS, Any expression of fraternal sympathy from the veterans of the army of the Union who recognize the valor and heroism of tl1ese patriots, fills our hearts with gratitude ; and
WHEREAS, The veterans of the Third Maine Regi ment, at their ninth rflunion, held at "\Vinthrop, in the State of Maine, unanimously adopted the following resolutions, to-wit:
"Resolved, That we hereby respectfully request our delegation in Congress to ask Congress to enact a law authorizing the establishment and maintenance under government direction of suitable homes for such exConfederate soldiers and Eailors as were disabled during the late war, and are in a destitute condition."
Therefore be it Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, That the humane, chivalric and magnanimous spirit manifested by the resolutions of the veterans of the Third Regiment of Maine challenges profound respect, commands admiration, and awakens heartfelt gratitude. Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and of these resolutions be transmitted to His Excellency the Governor of Maine, with the request that the same be communicated to the veteran officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Maine. On motion of Mr. Dart the resolution was unani-
mously adopted by a rising vote.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following bill, to-wit:
.A. bill incorporating the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual
Insurance Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.

By unanimous consent, and by a vote of yeas 106, nays 0, the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote-yeas 89, nays 0-was read the first time and ordered engrossed, to-wit:

By Mr. HulseyA bill to amend an act establishing a new charter
for the city of Atlanta, so as to authorize said city to issue bonds to the amount of 855,625 for the purpose of paying to the State of Georgia the amount agreed upon as the valuation of old Capitol Building at Milledgeville.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee recommending the passage of the bill by substitnte was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code of 1882, which provides for giving notice to mortgagors, of proceedings to foreclose chattel mortgages.
Mr. Atkinson called for the previons question. The call was sustained. The main question was put. The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lo~t. The following bill was read the third time and the report of the Committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors, whether they be sworn and serve or not.

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Mr. Atkinson called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained, and the main question was
put. Mr. Tate demanded the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A.tkin~on,
A vary, A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Eason, Falligant, Fite,

Ford, Foy, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jackoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Lewis, Little, Lott, McKay, McKinney, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Osborn,

Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Red1vine1 Reese, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brooks, Bush, Davis,

Kimsey, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McCants,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Decatur, Simmons, Smith of Bryan,

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Drewry, DuPree, Foster, Hawkes, Hoge, Johnson of Lee,

McBride, Murray, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Watson, Wisdom,
Yo~ng.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Beck, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Courson, Dart, DeLacy, Everett, Flynt, Fuller, Gordon, Harri8, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Lofton, Mason, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Rountree,

Shipp,

Silman,

Short,

Sinquefield,

Spence,

Spengler,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Stallings,

Stapleton,

Studdard,

Sutton,

Tucker,

Walthall,

Wilder,

Wimberly,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Witcher,

.

Wright of Floyd,

Wright of Washington,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 84. Nays 31. Not voting 60.

The requisite constitutional majo.>rity not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.
Mr. Bishop moved to adjourn. The motion was lost. The House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Little in the chair. M.t. Little, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :

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A. bill to amend an act to carry into e:ffPct the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the constitution of 1877, a pproveJ Sept. 20th, 1879. so as to increase the amounts fnrnished to maimed Confeder ate soldiers for artificial limbs, and for other purposes.

The Committee direct me to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.
The bill was read the third time.

On motion of Mr. Teasley, the time of the morning session was extended until the pending bill was disposed of.
The amendments proposed by the Committee were adopted.
The report of the Committee was agreed to. Mr. Reese moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Finance. The motion did not prevail. The yeas and nays were reqaired to be recorded on the passage of the bill. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter. Cannon,

Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb,

Peek, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Simmons, Stallings, Stoddard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce,

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Calvin, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Fite,
Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer,

Julian, Key, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McKay, McCants, McBride, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,
Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, W'ilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley,
Wolfe, Wood, Young. Zachry.

Those voting in the nt>gative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jenkins,

Brewer,

Johnson of Lee,

Howell,

Kimsey,

Lofton, Reese, Shipp.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Carroll, Chancey Crenshaw, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, Drewry, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Fuller, Gary, Gray, Gordon, Head, Humber, Jordan, Jones of Elbert,

J oneo~ of Twiggs, Little, Mason, McRae, McCurry, McKinney, .McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, 1\Ic Whorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, M:oo::e of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perk'ins, Pringle, Rankin,

Rice, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 102. Nays9. Not voting 64.

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The requisite constitutional majority having voted in favor of the bill, it was passed as amended.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Brown, Ford, Lofton, Jacoway, Little, Flynt, Spence and Short.
The Speaker then declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK, P. M. The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quornm found to be present. Mr. Pringle moved that the House proceed with consideration of bills for a third reading in their order as they appear on the calendar. The motion prevailed. Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to :
A resolutionThat hereafter no leave of absence be granted to any
m~:>mber of this House except for providential cause. Leave of absence was granted to the Penitentiary
Committee for a portion ot' the afternoon. By leave of the House, Mr. Foster withdrew House
bill No. 619 to provide for equalization of taxation. Mr. Wilson, of Sumter, moved to recommit to the
Committee on Agriculture.
A bill to repeal section 1465 of the Code in reference to the appropriation for the Department of AgriculturP., and to provide an annual appropriation therefor and to specify the purposes to which the same shall be applied.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred to the Oommittee on Agriculture.

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The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3974 (d) of the Code of 1882, in relation to the foreclosure of mortgages.
Mr. Jordan offered an amendment, whic.h was adopted.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to, but the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
.A. bill to alter and amend section 4662 of the Revised Code of Georgia of 1882, which prescribes the manner of inflicting the death sentence, and to repeal so much of said section as authorizefl the execution to be public.
Mr. .Atkinson called for the previous question. The call was sustained and main question put. Mr. Jordan called fur the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, . Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Cox,
60

Foy, Fuller, Gray, Hawkes, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Julian, Key, Logue, Lott, Maddox,

Patten, Pendleton, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Short, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Watson,

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Dawson,

McKay,

Watts,

Drewry,

McKinney,

Wilson of Greene,

DuPree, Eaon, Falligant,

McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Park,

Wisdom, Wood, Zachry.

Fite,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

AtkinRon, Awbry, Brewer, Broyles, Bush, Camp, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dews, Ford, Foster, Geer, Grifu.u,

Graham, Harris, Hudson of Jackson, James, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, McCants, McBride, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Peek, Rankin, Redding, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbins, Shipp, Studdard, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, "Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Jones of Twiggs,

Rountree,

Alsabrook,

Little,

Silman,

Beck,

Lofton,

Sinquefield,

Brewster,

Mason,

Spence,

Carroll,

McRae,

Spengler,

Deaton,

McCurry,

Smith of Wilkinson,

DeLacy,

McDonough,

Stapleton,

Everett,

Mcintosh,

Sutton,

Flynt,

McElvaney,

Tucker,

Gary,

McGregor,

Walthall,

Glisson,

Mitchell,

Wilder,

Gordon,

Mobley,

Wimberly,

Griffith,

Moore of Taliaferro, Wil8on of Sumter,

Head,

Paulk of Berrien,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Holsey,

Perkins,

Witcher,

Humber,

Pringle,

Wolle,

Johnston,

Ray of Coweta,

Wright of Floyd,

Jones of DeKalb,

Robbe,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Nays 57. Not voting 64.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative, the bill was lost.
The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

No. 409-A bi1l to amend section 2495 of the Code of 1882, so as to make clerks of the Superior Court, acting as administrators, liable on their official bonds.
Mr. Patton moved that the balance of the afternoon session be devoted to reading local and special bills the second time.
The motion was lost. House bill No. 411-To repeal an act authorizing proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency, was laid on the table. The following bil1 was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed a-s amended by the constitutional majorityyeas 101, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1333 of the Code of 1882, as to contesting of elections of certain officers, so as to provide that in all cases of contests of such officers, the testimony shall be taken as provided in section 1329 of said Code, which shall be submitted to the Judge of the Superior Court of the Circuit in which the county where the contest exists is located, and for other purposes.
The following bill was laid on the table :

No. 418-A bill to authorize amendments at common law, as in equity, by adding new plaintiffs or defend-
ant!~.
The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to make the County School Commissioners of the State ineligible to hold any other office of emolument, honor or trust.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question.

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The call was sustained. The main question was put. Mr. Atkinson called for the yeas and nays on th1 passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Camp, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason,

Falligant, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Griffin, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of .Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McKay, McBride, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Osborn, Owens,

Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich. of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bush, Carter, Chancey, Crumbley, Davis, Ford, Foster,

Hulsey, Johnson of Echols, Julian, Key, McCants, McKinney, Murray,

Studdard, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningha.m,

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Geer, Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Harris,

Paulk of Coffee, Ray of Crawford, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons,

Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Beck, Brooks, Carroll, Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Deaton, Everett, Flynt, Gary, Glisson, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Johnston,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Little, Lofton, Mason, McRae, McCurry, McDonough, MclntoRh, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin,

Rountree, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wi:Hdnson, Stapleton, Sutton, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh. Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 84. Nays 36. Not voting 55.

The requisite constitutional majority not voting in the affirmative the bill was lost.
Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:
A resolutionThat to morrow's session of this House be devoted
to reading bills the second time, which have been favorably reported.
'fh~ following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to impose a tax upon the

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keeping of dogs, and to regulate the collection and ap propriation of the same.
On motion of Mr. Bartlett the evening session was extended until the bill under consideration shall be disposed of.
Mr. Fite offered an amendment, which was not adopted.
The substitute proposed by the Committee was adopted in lieu of the original bilL
Mr. Redding called for the prEwious question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. Mr. Pendleton called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained.
On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlf'tt, Beauchamp, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Bush, Crenshaw, (.,'rittenden, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Falligant, Foster,

Foy, Graham, Gray, Hoge, Humber, Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Lott, McKinney, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Patten, Peek,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Simmons, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Watson, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer,

Geer, Griffin, Hawkes, Harris, Howell, Hudson of Jackson,

Payne, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawiord Redding, Reese,

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Broyles, Burch, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey Crumbley, Courson Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DuPree, Fite, Ford, Fuller,

Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Maddox, McKay, McCants, McBride, Middlebrooks, Murray, Paulk of Coffee,

Rice, Rich of Paulding Robins, Robertson, Smith of Bryan. Studdard, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Cox, Dart, Deaton, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Gary, Glisson, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hulsey, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs,

Little, Lofton, Mason, McRae, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Redwine, Rountree,

Yeas 48. ~ays 66. Not voting 61.

Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler,: Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Tucker, Walthall, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

A majority having voted in the negative the bill was lost.

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Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Spengler and Glisson.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 8, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called tu order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Ron. Jno. C Key, of the county of Jasper.
On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, .!.wbry, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley,

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Harris, Boge, Howell, HulHey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Lofton, Logue, Lott,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce,

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953

Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,

Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Cox, Deaton, Everett, Flynt, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Jenkins,

Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Little, MaRon, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins,

Silman, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Tucker, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington.

Present 132. Absent 43.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Tate gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Atkinson gave notice of a motion to reconsider.

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Mr. Sutton gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Tate moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat ofA bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors, whether they be sworn and serve or not. 'rhe motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Atkinson moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterd~y as relates to t!Je action of the House on-
A bill to make County School Commissioners ineli gible to hold any other public office of emolument, honor or trust.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Sutton moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on-

A bill to amend section 4662 of the Code, so as to require the infliction of the death sentence to be private.

The motion to reconsider was lost. Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of thA SpPaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit:

An act to provide for the erection of a new Capitol Building.

Respectfully suhmitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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On motion of Mr. Maddox, the House then proceeded with the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yP.as 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court of Sumter county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to provide for payment of tales jurors in Ran-

dolph county.



Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered the following resolution:

A resolutionThat this House hold a session this afternoon from
3 to 5 o'clock, for rtading of bills a second time favorably reported.
On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the resolution was laid on the table.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Jir. Speaker:
The SPnate has passed the following House bills, to-wit.:

A bill incorporating the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company, passed by constitutional majority -yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Campbell county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 27, nays 0.

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Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of White county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
.Also, a bill prohibiting the killing of wild deer and . turkeys in certain seasons in Rabun county, passed by
constitutional majority-yeas 32, nays 0. .Also, a bill regulating the time for which members
of Council of Augusta shall hold office, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill authorizing Commissioners of Troup county to lP.vy a tax for certain purposes, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill authorizing Commissioners of Thomas county to appropriate money for certain purposes, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill authorizing Laurens county to build a bridge across Oconee river, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring teachers of public schools in Rabun county to be paid in a certain manner, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill preventing persons in Thomas county from driving or herding certain stock from range to range without first giving notice, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 30, nays 0.

Also, the following House bills, with amPndments, in which thP-y ask the concurrence of the House, towit:

A bill amending the charter of Griffin, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act incorporating Ellaville, in Schley county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 26, nays 0.
Alsv, a bill incorporating Powder Springs, in Cobb county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.

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Also, a bill amending seve1 al acts incorporating McDonough, in Henry county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas:23, nays 0.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit:

.A. resolution-Appropriating money to pay the Cllaplains of the
Senate and House for the adjourned session of 1883, passed by constitutional majority-yt>as 26, nays 0.
Also, a resolution providing for payment of expenses of committee to investigate Deaf and Dumb Institution, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
The following bills of tlle Senate have been passed, to-wit:
A bill regulating the law of years' support in this State, passed Ly constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing a branch Agricultural College at LaGrange, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 24, nays 6.
Also, a bill preventing the discharge of firearms on or near the public high ways of this State, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 5.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of adulterated articles of food, except on certain conditions, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 31, nays 1.
Also, a bill providing additional manner of bringing cases to the Supreme Court from the Superior and City Courts, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 2.
The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority--yeas 96, nays 0-to-wit:

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A bill to prohibit the sale of sphituous, malt or intoxicating liquors, or intoxicating medicated bitters, within four miles of the .Methodist church, at Temperance, in the 1122d District, G. M., in the county of Carroll, and to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within two miles of Lawrence Cross Roads Academy, in the county of Calhoun.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon so as to prescribe thP mode and of conducting all elections by the Mayor and Council of said city, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the re port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to- wit :

A bill to prescribe the method of issuing license for the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liqi10rs in the county of J one!?, and for other purposes.

Mr. Payne offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

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A resolutionThat aftt>r to-day the Journal shall show specifically
the names of all absentees on each' roll call, and on all votes of the House taken by yeas and nays, showing those absent with leave and those absent without leave.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to as amended, proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 114, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to require owners of horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and stock of all kinds, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in that portion of Macon county east of Flint river, including the 543d and the 770th district of said county, to define the liabilities of said ownPrs, and the rights of persons damaged by said stock so running at large.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed ~o, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0-towit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within tltree miles of New Hope Church, in Madison county, and to provide a penalty for the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act amending the several acts in corporating the town of Hawkinsville, by repealing so

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much thereof as authorizes the establishment of public schools, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to regulate the sale of cotton in the seed, in the counties of Twiggs and Wilkinson.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, the proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0-by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to abolish the County Court of Miller county.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to repeal the acts approved Oct. 13, 1879, and Sept. 13, 1881, as to the working of the chain-gang in the city of Atlanta, and to repeal proviso to section 3 of an act approved February 27th, 1877, on same subject, and to give the County Commissioners of Fnlton county control and management of the chain-gang of said county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was tead the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating or spiritu-



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ous liquors in the county of Murray, and the town of Spring Place therein, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended was passed by a majority-yeas89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 92, nays 0, to wit :

A bill to exempt the active .officers and members of the Cuthbert Light Infantry from road, street and jury duty.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue, Bridges and Paupers, for Murray county, so as to allow the Commissioners additional compensation.
The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to wit :

An act to make more effective section 1409 of the 61

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Code of 1882, said section being an act to rt>gulate the practice of medicine.
Also, an act to provide for. working and keeping in good condition as a timber strRam the Yam Grandy Creek, in Emanuel county, from Moring's Mill, on said creek, to where said creek empties into the Great Ohoopee river, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors withil'_l one mile from the Baptist church, in the town of Big Shanty, in Cobb county; the sale or furnishing of intoxicating liquors or drinks in any quantity within three miles of the Porter Manufacturing Company's \Vorks, in Habersham county ; the sale of spirituous, malt, vinous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of Fdendship Missionary Baptist church, in the Middle Ninth District, and Ebenezer Methodist church, in the 1213th District, both of Meriwether county; and of County Line and Western churches, in the county of Heard; and Canaan and Midway churches, in the Jotmty of Troup; and oi spirituous or malt liquors within three miles :lf Bush .Arbor Baptist church, the Vann's Valley ~Ietho di.st church, the Livingston Methodist church, and the Mountain Springs .Methodist church, located in Floyd county ; and of Rehoboth Baptist church. on the line of Terrell and Randolph counties of this State; to provide a penalty for a violation \lf the provisions of this act, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners .of Roads and Revenues for the county of Paulding, and to define their duties.
Also, an act to extend the limits of the city of Au. gusta, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to repeal an act to fix the fees of County Treasurer, and the per diem of jurors and bailiffs in attendance upon Upso:n Superior Court for the county of Upson. approved Feb. 13th, 187'1, and to make section 3703 of the Code of Georgia of 1873, and

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the act amendatory thereto, passed by the LPgisl~ture and approved .March 2d, 1874, so far as the same applies to the fees of County Treasurer.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Graysville, in the county of Catoosa, and to create a Board of Commissioners for the same ; and to provide the time and mannflr of election thereof, and to confer power to make and pass laws for the government of said town, and to prohibit the sale 0f malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors, or any intoxicating compounds within the corporate limits, and to provide a punishment for a violation of the laws and ordinances thereof.
Also, an act to submit to the legal voters of Butts county the question of prohibiting the sale of spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors in said county, and for other purposes.
The Governor has also approved and signed the following joint resolution, to-wit:

A joint resolutionTo procure a life-size oil painting of ex-Governor
Cha1les Jones Jenkins, to be -placed in Represent1tive Hall.

The followi~g bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to make the Tax Collector of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff, for the purpose of collecting tax fi fas.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Americus, so as to include the residences of J. W. Jordan, jr., and H. A. Harris within said city, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to as amended, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesvil!e, so as to confer on the Mayor and Council of said city power to tax dogs in said city, to increase the salary of the Mayor and Aldermen thereof, to provide for the opening and changing streets, lanes, and alleys, to increase punishment for violation of its ordinances, to provide for establishment of public scho0ls, to prescribe the qualification of electors voting on the public school question, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, towit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Fork and the Fork of Broad River churches, in Madison county, and to prescribe a penalty for the same.

Two votes being taken by count, and no quorum voting, the Speaker ordered the vote to be taken by yeas and nays.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinlf0n1 A vary, Awbrv, Barks-dale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer,

Graham, Gray, Hawks, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, :M:addox, McRae, McKay, McCants, l\IcKinney, :M:cEI vaney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, :M:orrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta., Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, (.,arroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin,

James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Little, Lofton, Lott, :Mason, McBride,

Rich of Paulding Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton,

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chancey, Cox, Dart, Deaton, DeLacy, Everett, Flynt, Ford, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hamher, Hudson of Webster,

McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, ){oore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rice,

Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of :Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 96. NaysO. Not voting 79.
The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.
The following bill was r~>ad the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to as amended and and the bill passed, by substitute, by a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale or furnishing of spirituous, vinous, malt or other intoxicating liquors or bitters in the following localities, to-wit, within five miles of the churches and academy in Marshallville, Macon county; within one mil., from store occupied by Snell and Sawyer, in Snellville, Gwinnett county; within three miles of Zoar Church and Mount Moriah Church, Gwinnett county, and Rehoboth Baptist Church,Floyd county, and Souls Chapel Methodist Church, Lumpkin county, and within three miles outside of the corporate limits of the city of Newnan, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit:

' An act to provide for the erection of a new capitol building.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The folL)wing bill was read the third time, the report of the Committf'e was agreed to, the proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust Company.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committt>e was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to prohibit the sale of all spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of the churches or school situatfld in the town of Andersonville, Sumter county.

The following messa,ge was received from His Excellency the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secreo tary:

1.l:fr. Speaker:

The Governor has approved and signed the follow

ing act of the General Assembly :

.

An act to provide for the erection of a State Capito

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Building, and to appropriate money for the same, to negotiate for the sale of the present Capitol Building, and for other purposes.

The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to exempt the officers and active members of the Volunteer Military Company in the county of Talbot, known and designated as the "Southern Rifles," from road and street duty, as well as municipal street tax, and for other purposes.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the Honse and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor in Coweta county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Chauncey, in Dodge county.

Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman

Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the Rome Fire Insurance Company.
Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to authorize and empower the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of l\fcintooh county to fine delinquent street hands in the city of Darien.
Respectfully submitted.
vV. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices reqnired by law were exhibited, the report of the CommitteH was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional major-ity-yeas 88, nays 0-to-wit :
A bill to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson. and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance :

A resolutionTo pay S230 to the stenographic reporter of the joint
committee on investigation of Agricultural Department.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary :

By Mr. Russell, of Clarke.Li bill to provide for the payment of fees of the Jus-
tices of the Peace in certain cases.

Mr. Jordan moved to adjourn until 9 o'clock on Monday morning.

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Mr. Pendleton called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. Leaves of absence was granted Messrs. Wisdom and Jones, of Elbert, for providential cause. The motion to adjourn prevailed and the Speaker declartd the House adjourned until 9 o'clock on Mon day morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 10, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore, Ron. W. R. Rankin. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Ba.rkRC3.le of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden,

Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Head, hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, J ohuson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Maddox,

Pendleton, Pringle, l{ankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch,

Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin,

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McRae, McKay,
McCant~,
McBride, l\Ic Whorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Tucker, \Valdroop, Watts, Winningham, 'Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington. Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Ford, Foster, Gary,
Glis~on,
Graham, Griffith, Hudson of J ackso~, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lewis, Little, Logue, Lott, Mason, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, 1\Iobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Paulk of Berrien, 'Perkins, Ray of Crawford,

Rich of Paulding, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard,
Wa~thall,
Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, \\-'itcher, Wright of Floyd, Zachry,

Present 111. Absent 64.

Mr. Kimsey, chairman of the Committee on Journals,

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reported the Journal of Saturday examined and a pproved.
Mr. Reese gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Reese moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of Saturday as relates to the action of the House in the passage ofA bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered a resolution providing for night sessions of the House, which was agreed to by the following substitute~ offered by Mr. Jordan, towit:
A resolutionThat commencing with to-day this House will hold
a night session from 8 to 10 o'clock for the purpose of reading House bills favorably reported the second time, and Senate bills the first time, and Senate bills favorably reported the second time in the order named.

Mr. Pendleton offered the following resolution:

A re~olutionThat hereafter a constitutional majority be requisite
for the reconsideration of any measure acteG. on by the House.
On motion of Mr. Jordan, the resolution was laid on the table.
The following joint resolutions were introduced, read and referred to committee on resolutions, to-wit:

By Mr. BishopA resolution for final adjournment on the loth of
September instant. By Mr. Beauchamp-
A resolution for final adjournment on the 22d instant.

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The following resolutions were laid on the table :

No. 101-To pay 884.48 to K1rly County News. No. 139-To procure a pcrtrait of ex-Governor Jno. Milledge.
On motion, the following bills were tabled :

No. 427-To amend section 157~J of the Code. No. 429-T0 am~nd section 267 of the Code, No. 430-To regulate service of tales jurors.
The following bills were laid on the table :

No. 432-To amend section 2237 of the Code. No. 454-To declare breaking and entering railroad cars burglary.
'fhe following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 1, to-wit:

A bill to give owners or keepers of stallions, jacks and bulls a lien upon the get of such stallion, jack or bull, and to provide- for the enforcement thereof.

The following bill was laid on the table:
No. 472-A bill for relief of Wilkinson county.
The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to make it the duty of the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary to print a list of th~ names of convicts of this State with an annual report to be made to the Governor, together with other information in regard to the same.

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The following bill was tabled :

No. 492-To amend section 3446 of the Code.

Mr. Tate offered a resolution that the morning session to-day be devoted to reading a second time bills favorably reported.
On the passage of the resolution, Mr. Bishop called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Bishop, Bonner, .Brewer, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Crittenden, . Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, DuPree, Flynt, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin,

Hawkes, Harris, HulRey, lnvin, Jacoway, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, McRae, McKay, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk o.f Coffee, Payne, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, bhipp, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, "Tilson of Camden, Withrow, Wood, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brewster,

Eason, Fite, Gray, Gordon,

McCants, Osborn, Pendleton, Redding,

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Bush, Crenshaw, Dews, Drewry,

Howell, Jordan, Johnson of Echols,

Reese, Sweat of Clinch, Wright of Washington.

'Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

James,

Awbry,

Jenkins,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jones of Bartow,

Beauchamp,

Jones of DeKalb,

Eeck,

Jones of Elbert,

Brown,

Julian,

Carroll,

Lewis,

Cannon,

Little,

Carithers,

Lott,

Cox,

:Maddox,

Davis,

:Mason,

Dawson,

:McBride,

DeLacy,

McCurry,

Everett,

~IcKinney,

Falligant,

:McDonough,

Ford,

:Mcintosh,

Foster,

J\fcElvaney,

Gary,

McGregor,

Glisson,

:Middlebrooks,

Graham,

~fobley,

Griffith,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Head,

Paulk of Berrien,

Hoge,

Peek,

Humber,

Pukin~,

Hudson of .Tackson, Rankin,

Hudson of webster, Ray of Crawford,

Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Thompson, Walthall, watson, Wilder, Wimberley, wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of ~Iclntosh, iVisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 75.
Nays 22. Not voting 78.

So the requisite three-fourths having voted in the affirmative the resolution was adopted.
Pursuant thereto the bills for a second reading, favorably reported, were taken up and the following bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the fees of Tax Receivers and Tax Collect-ors in this State.

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Also, a bill to repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency.
Also, a bill to change an act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Fulton county, and to provide for election of the same by the people.
Also, a bill to authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to incorporate towns and villages when the territory to be covered by such charte1s is in more counties than one.
Also, a bill to appropriate $401.02 to the Oglethorpe Light Infantry of Savannah for fifty Enfield rifles, the property of the company, appropriated by the State.
Also, a bill to authorize thP Mayor and Aldermen of Quitman to provide for registration of voters therein.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to prescribe method of granting license to sell liquor in Bulloch county.
Also, a bill for the relief of l\1. L. D. Pittman, and for other purposes.
Also. a bill to amend section 4214 of the Code as to power of Judges to render decrees at Chambers.
Also, a bill to repeal an act approved September 24, 1881, to regulate practic8 in equity cases referred to Masters in Chancery.
Also, a bill to amend section 4139 of the Code so as to increase the fees of Justices of the Peace in certain cases.
Also, a bill to punish trespass upon lands where boundary lines are declared a lawful fence.
Also, a bill to amend the Garnishment law of this State by providing in what cases Garnishments may be dissolved.
Also, a bill to amend section 3533 of the Code as to the manner in which Garnishment may be obtained.
Also, a bill to establish a City Court of Macon. Also, a bill to require butchers and persons buying cattle to be slaughtered in Bibb county, to submit books, required by law to be kept by them, to the Grand Jurors of said county.

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Also, a bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer

of Bibb county, and to provide for the keeping of the

fnuds of said county, and to prescribe the duties of

the clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in

reference thereto.

.

Also, a bill to regulate proceedings before the Rail-

road Commission of this State to provide for certiorari

in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Central City Loan and

Trust Association.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town

of Hartwell so as to authorize the issue of bonds for

establishment and support of a system of public

schools therein.

Also, a bill to amend section 1535 of the Code which

provides when Pilots shall receive certificates.

Leaves of absence were grantc:'d for providential cause to Messrs. vVilson of Sumter, and McElvauey.

The following message was received from the Senate through l\fr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bill of the House to-wit:

A bill to amend au act entitled an act to establish a City Court in the county of Hichmond to provide for the appointment ot a Judge and Solicitor thereof, etc., which was pas:>ed iJy the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a hill to incorporate the Fulton County Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes, which was passed by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 23,
nays 0. Also, a bill to make land lines between land owners
lawful fences, and for other purposes in Fayette county, 62

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which was passed by the requisite constitutional majority ofyeas 24, nays 0.
.Also, a bill amending act incorporating Thomaston, in Upson county, passed by a constitutional majority 0 f yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill incorporating Brunswick Street Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas
24, nays 0. Also, a bill amending act authorizing Commissioners
of Newton county to levy tax for certain purposes, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill relieving J. S. Findley and J. A. Findley on a certain bond, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
.Also, a bill authorizing City Council of .Augusta to issue bonds for certain purposes, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
.Also, a bill authorizing .Mayor and Couneil of .Americus to take bonds in certain cases, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
.Also, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners in Polk county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays G.
.Also, a bill constituting Judge of City Court of Richmond county ex-officio Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, passed by constitutional majority of of yeas 28, nays 0.
.Also, a bill protecting game in Wilkes county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

.Also, the following House bills with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

.A. bill amending the charter of the city of .Atlanta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing the office of Solicitor for the County Comt of Thomas9 passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
.Also, a bill providing for disposition of fines and for-

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feitures from the County Court of Sumter, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the payment to Daniel R. Proctor his
per diem and mileage, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The following bills were read the second time, towit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Ordinaries' Court of the county of Lee.
Also, a bill to prescribe the method of working the public roads in this State to authorize the payment of a yearly commutation tax and the levy of an ad valorem county tax fot that purpose, to provide for the formation of a county road fund, the election of a Superintendent of Roads in each county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to rt>quire the owners of horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and stock of every description to keep the same from running at large on the lands of another in the county of Baldwin.
Also, a bill to authorize the issue of bonds of the county of Baldwin to raise funds for the erection of fire proof county offices and a new court house, upon submitting the same to the voters of said county.
Also, a bill to keep open, remove and prevent obstructions to the freA passage of fish in the waters of all rivers and creek in Baldwin county.
Also, a bill to authorize the issue of bonds by the county of Baldwin to pay the outstanding indebtedness of said county.
Also, a bill to authorize the Road Commissioners of Baldwin county to use the labor of certain convicts in working the public roads of said county.

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Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :

An act to amend the act incorporating the town of Rockmart, in Polk county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Taylor county.
Also, an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to fix the salary of the 1\fayor.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Roswell, in Cobb county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Cuthbert, in Randolph county.
Also, .an act to amend the charter of the town-of Clarkeville, in Habersham county.
Also, an act to require the owners of stock to keep the same from running at large in Jasper county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, in Carroll county.
Also, an act to amend an act to ratify the action ot' the l\fayor and Council of Americus in building a bridge across the Flint river.
Also, an act to provide for the drawing of only one Grand Jury for each term of Polk Superior Court.
Also, an act to provide compensation for election managers in Oconee county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Twiggs county.
Also, an act to amend the act to incorporate the Capital Bank of 1\facon.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Crawford ville.

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Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Mitchell county.
Also, an act to regulate the term of office of the City Council of Augusta.
Also, an act to prevent any person in Thomas county from herding or driving sheep from their ranges.
Also, an act to prohibit the killing of wild deer and turkeys in Rabun county.
Also, an act to empower the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to levy an additional tax.
Also, an act requiring the teachers of public schools in Rabun county to be paid for the average attendance of pupils.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within one mile of Mount Pleasant Methodist church, in 'White county.
Also, an act to authorize the County Commissioners to appropriate funds to build houses for holding Justices' Courts in each Militia District.
Also, an act for the protection of game and birds in the county of \Vilkes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor in Campbell county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Tallapoosa, in Haralson county.
Also, the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay Daniel R. Proctor his per diem and mile-
age.

Also, a resolutionAppropriating money to pay the Chaplains of the
House and Senate. Also, a resolution-

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To pay the per diem and actual expenses of the Joint Committee to investigate the affairs of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Respectfully suhmitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

'rhe following bills we~e read the second time, towit:

A bill to amend the charter of the State University so as to authorize the Board of TrustPes to elect the Governor of this State a member thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 4578 of the Code, which prohibits the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.
Also, a bill to make vVaynesboro a city, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the road laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Chattooga, and to authorize the levy of a tax for road purposes in said county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 1577 of the Code, and to prescribe a standard of the illuminating power and purity of gas, and regulate the distribution, supply and use thereof, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mr. Bartlett o:ffe1 ed the following resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionThat this General Assembly do adjourn sine die on
this, the lOth of September, instant, at 12 o'clock, p. m.
Mr. Hulsey moved to lay the resolution on thetable.
Mr. Patten moved to adjourn until 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Mr. Patten offered to withdraw the motion, but objection was made.

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Mr. Reese called for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn.

Several votes being taken on the call and no quorum voting. the Speaker pro tempore ordered the roll of the House to be called to ascertain if a quorum was present.

The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Geer,

Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Kimsey, Logue, Maddox, McKay, McCants, McBride, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Payne,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Mr. Speaker.

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Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,
Atkin~on,
Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Ford, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Grifiin, Graham, Griffith, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James,

Jackoway, Jenkins, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Loft,
l\Ia~on,
l\IcRae, l\IcCurry, l\IcKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, 1\IcEl vaney, l\IcGrt>gor, l\Ic Whorter, l\Iiddlebroob, 1\Ioblcy, l\Ioore of Taliaferro, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peck, Perkins, Ray of Crawford,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith ,of Wilkin~on, StallingR, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tucn:er, Walthall, watson, Wilder, Wimberly, "'il~on of Bullock, \Vil~on of Greene, "'ilson of Sumter, Wilson of liclntosh, ""isdom, \Vitcher, "'hatley, Wrh.:ht of Floyd, \Vright of Washington, Zachry.

Present 94. Absent 81.

There appeared to be a quorum present. Mr. Reese then withdrew the call for the yeas and na.ys on the motion to adjourn until 3 o'clock p.m. The motion to adjourn was lost. The House then resv..med the regular order of business, and the following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to impm~e and levy a tax on all dogs in the

county of Clarke, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to repeal section 4512 of the Code, as to

penalty for receiving stolen goods.



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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines, in Clay county, to rt>peal all previous acts incorpora ting the same, and acts amendatory thereto.
Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following rPport, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which tlHy report back with a recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A. bill to impose a tax of one-tPnth of ont> per cent. on the taxable propPrty of this State for the support of common schools.
The committP.e also recommend that 300 copies of the substitute for said bill be printed for the use of the House.

Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
Mr. Calvin moved that 300 copies of the subt~titnte proposed by the committee to the following bill be printed, to-wit:

A bill to impose a tax of one-tenth of one per cent. for the support of common schools.
Mr. Beauchamp called for the yeas and nays on the motion to print.
The call was sustainPd. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in tl11~ affirmative are :Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Bark~dale of Wilkes, BartlE>tt, Beauchamp, Brewer,

Griffin, Gray, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey,

Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

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Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Chancey Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Geer,

Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Winningham, 'Wilson of Camden, Wood, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bishop, Bush, Dews, Head,

Howell, McCants, .Robins, Simmons,

Smith of Bryan, Waldroop, Withrow .

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Cannon, Carithers, Courson Cox, Dart, Davis, Daniel,

Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McCurry, MCKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly,

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Dawson, DeLacy, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Graham, Gordon, Griffith, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

1\fcEl vaney, 1\:fcGregor, l\fc vVhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding,

Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 80. ~ays 11. Not voting 84.

A majority having voted in the affirmative the motion to print prevailed.
Mr. Bartlett moved that the resolution introduced by himself providing for an adjournment sine die at 12 o'clock, m., to-day, be referred to the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Bush moved that the House adjourn until three o'clock this afternoon.
The motion prevailed, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until three o'clock, p. m.

3 O'CLOCK, P.M. The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Ron. L. F. Garrard, the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The House proceeded with the House bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend section 2003 (a) of the Code of 1882, providing for setting apart of a homestead and exemption when the Ordinary is disqualified, so as to authorize the Judge of the Superior Court of the applicants residence to pass upon the application when the Ordinary and Clerk are disqualified.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Smith, of Wilkinson, for providential cause.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of tlu~ Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majorityyeas 94, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to compel Tax Collectors to render an account of their official actings :mel doings whenever called upon by the proper officials, and to authorize their removal from offic~ upon failure to do so, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill as amended pass2d by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0-to wit:

A bill to provide means of prompt and safe flight in case of fire from all hotels, taverns, inns and all publk hvuses of entertainment where lodging are let, of three stories or more high above ground, in this State, by requiring permanent and substantial "Fire Escape" contrivances, as herein described, to be fixed to said buildings, and to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same.

'Vhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to ani the bill as amended was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to prevent the practice of frau.d upon the pub-

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lie in the sale and use of the product and use of "Oleomargerine" by prescribing the manner in which only it may be sold, and the conditions upon hotels, inns, restaurants and houses of public entertainment can only furnish it to their guests, and providing a penalty for the violation of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill lost, not having received the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:

No. 521-A bill to amend section 710 of the Code of 1882, as tolling of bells by locomotives passing road crossings.

The following bill not ha\ ing received a cons~itu tional majority was lost, to-wit:

No. 522-A bill to amend section 708 ot the Code as to running of locomotive engines.

The House resolvPd itself into a Committee of the Whole House, l\fr. Sweat, of Clinch, in the Chair.
Mr. Sweat, of Cliuch, chaimmn of the Committee of the \Vhole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the 'Vhole House have had under consideration the following bill which they direct me, as chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit;

A bill to carry into effect the obligation of the State to furnish employment and provide a home for Ransom Montgomery.

The bill was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to and the E~ubstitute was adopted in l~eu of the original bill, the

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substitute being a resolution to provide employment for Ransom Montgomery, and to fix his pay therefor.
On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller,

Geer, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Hawkes,
Harri~,
Head, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park,

Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Pringle, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, 'Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young,

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

A vary, Bishop,

Burch, Redding,

Robins, Withrow.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brown, Bush, Crenshaw, Cox, Dart, Dawson, Dews, Ford, Gary, Glisson, Graham, Griffith, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins,

Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, McE!vaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Reese, Short, Sin:r uefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Wolfe. Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 107. Nays 6. Not voting 62.

So the requisite constitution~! majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed by substitute.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to authorize the issue of alias tax fi. fas. in lieu of originals lost and destroyed.

Mr. Falligant asked leave of the House to withdraw

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the following bill for the purpose of re-introducing the Eame, to-wit:

A. bill to create the office of Fire Marshal in the city of Savannah, and to describe his powers and duties.

The leave was granted, and the bill was withdrawn.
By unanimous consent of the Honse, and by a vote yeas 98, nays 0, the following bill was introduced, and by a two thirds vote, yeas 102, nays 0, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special J udiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Falligant-
A. bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah to appoint a fire marshal, and to define the duties of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was a;:rnced to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 94, nays 6, to-wit:

A. bill to amend section 3974 (b) of the Code of 1882, in relation to the sale of propPrty under mortgage ex. ecutions issued by Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public, who are Justices of the Peace.

'rhe following bill was read tlw third time, proof of publication of proper notices were. exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A. bill to amend section 384G of the Code by 5triking therefrom, in the.5th line thereof, the word ''examined," the said section being in reference to the word examined.

'rhe following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to confer concurrent jurisdiction upon the Ordinaries of the several counties of this State with the Judges of the Superior Courts in issuing attachments against debtors who shall sell or convey or conceal, or who shall make fraudulent liens upon their property liable for the payment of their debts, for the purpose of avoiding the same, or whenever a debtor shall threaten or prepare to do so.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to- wit :

To prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor in Coweta county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Chauncey, in Dodge county.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4500 of the Code of 1882, which provides for the punishment of persons who shall employ, entice or decoy any servant of another away from his employer by changing the penalty for said offence.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the Committee was agreed to, the proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Taylor county in the Chattahoochee Circuit.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by a constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2484 of the Code of 1882, touching the distribution of intestate's estate, so as to make mothers share equally with brothers and sisters.

The following bill was l'ead the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amen<! section 4163 of the Code of 1882 in reference to the trial of illegalities in Justices Courts by making the same returnable to and triable at the regular terms of said court.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to as amended, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend section 508 (o) of the:Code:of 1882, in relation to the change of county lines.
On motion of Mr. Hulsey, the rules were su~pended and the following engro~sed bills were taken up and read the second time, to-wit:

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A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the city of Atlanta, so as to authorize said city to issue bonds amounting to 855.625, to be sold and the proceeds to be used in paying the State the amount agreed upon as the valuation of the old capitol at Milledgeville, and to provide for the redemption of said bonds.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3893 of the Code, which relates to the taking of the depositions of witnesses, so as to make the same applicable to any county where there is or may be a city or town of one thousand inhabitants or upwards.

Mr. Tate called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The cbll was sustained and the main question put. 'l'he bill not receiving the reqvisite constitutional majority, was lost. The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1317 of the Code in reference to the pay and mileage of electors, and the pay of the Secretary of the Electoral College.
Mr. Shipp called for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question was put.
The substitute proposed by the committee was adopted, and the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 9.

'l'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 102, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend the laws as to recording papers, and the use of such records as evidence.

The following bill was laid on the table :

No. 612-To furnish Appling county with certain Supreme Court Reports.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 100, nays 0-towit:

A bill to repeal an act to amend section 41:J4 of the Code of 1873, which prescribes the time within which answer must be filed in equity cases by providing for cases where demurrers or pleas are filed. Approved Sept. 24, 1883.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 97, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to provide that all property owned by any railroad corporation of the State, and not used by said corporation in carrying on its usual and ordinary business. shall be taxable bythe counties and municipal corporations in which said property is situated.

The following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to declare itenerant selling agents of nurseries to be peddlers or itenerant traders.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2314: of the Coda in relation to executed and executory trusts.

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Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'CLOCK P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. Leave of absence was granted Mr. Wimberly for providential cause. The business first in order was the reading of House bills favorably reported a second time. The following bills were read the second time, towit:
A bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Columbia county.
Also, a bill to amend section 4097 of the Code as to how juries are obtained in cases of nuisances.
Also, a bill to provide for the husband an estate for life in one-third of the lands of which the wife was seized and possessed at the time of her death.
Also, a bill to compel engine drivers or conductors to cause trains to come to a full stop at all railroad crossing, and to prescribe a punishment for the same.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Spring Creek Canal and Improvement Company.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of malt, intoxicating and spirituous liquors in the county of Echols.
Also, a bill to amend an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of the Masonic Academy in the town of Swainsboro, in Emanuel county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Rome Fire Insurance Company.

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Also, a bill to repeal section 233 of the Code, which designates the sheriff of the Supreme Court to provide for appointment of said sheriff, and fix his salary, and to require his fees to be paid into the State Trsasury.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a Board of Arbitrators for the Augusta Exchange and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of West End.
Also, a bill to compel connecting Railroad Companies in the State to receive from connecting roads all freights, when tendered, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize J. D. \Vhelchel and J. S. Garner to erect and maintain two gates across Seven Island road, one gate on each side of the Wahoo creek, in Hall county.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville so as to require the registration of tb e voters of said city, and to prescribe tbe manner of the same.
Also, a bill to make an appropriation to pay the funeral expenses of Alex. H. Stephens.
Also, a bill to establish a thorough system of com mon schools as nearly uniform as practicable throughout the State, and to repeal all existing laws in conflict with the provisions of this act.
Also, a bill to provide for service on non-residents in certain cases.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company, apploved Dec. 9th, 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 3568 of the Code of 1882 so as to provide for an appeal from the verdict of one jury in the Superior Court to another, and to prescribe the mode and manner by which the same may be done.
Also, a bill to submit the question of abolishing the County Court to the voters of any county upon the

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recommendation of the grand jury, to provide for the disposition of causes pending in said court upon its abolition, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Louisville and to enlarge the powers of the authorities of said town.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorpora.tA the town of Wrightsville, in Johnson county, approved Feb. 23, 1866.
Also, a bill to prohibit;the sale of intoxicating liquors in the 837th District, G. M., which includes the town of Dahbnega.
Also, a bill to amend section 2611 of the Code as to the method of removing administration of estates from one county to another.
Also. a bill to amend an act to protect the farming interests of Monroe county, approved Sept. 29, 1881, by imposing additional liabilities and penalties.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to pay the contingent expenses of the Senate and House of Repre sentatives at this session.
Also, a bill to make Stern's United States Calendar legal evidence as to dates in the courts of the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to fix the license to retail spirituous liquors in that part of the town of McVille, situated in Montgomery county, and for other purposes, at a sum not less than that fixed to retail spirituous liquors. in the county of Montgomery.
Also, a bill to provide for filling vacancies and renewal of appointments of the State Depositories, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment to W. A. Kelly the reward for the arrest of Henry Williams.
Also, a bill to equalize the fees of Solicitor-General in this State.
Also, a bill to amend the various acts relative to pubJic schools, so far as relate to the special tax on

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sale of intoxicating liquors collected by law in the several counties of this State.
Also, a bill to supply a deficiency in the printing fund for the Railroad Commissions for this year, and to appropriate $500 therefor.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners, approved Sept. 29, 1881, so as to require them to grant license to physicians who were practicing prior to Jan. 1, 1847.
Also, a bill to make an appropriation to pay 0. H. Roberts, of Troup county, for an artificial limb under the act of December, 1866.
Also, a bill to require Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch thereof a college to be established at MeVille, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit the driving of cattle through or from the States of South or North Carolina, Tennessee or Alabama or Florida in this State, for the purpose of pasturing or grazing the same.
Also, a bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to 'l'wiggs C<.unty, approved February 28, 1877.
Also, a bill to amend an act to consolidate the several acts incorporating the town of Waycross, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to empower the autho!'ities of Waycross to levy a special tax to raise a fund for the purpose of boring an artesian well.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Whitfield county, or any Militia District thereof, whether liquor shall be sold therein.
Also, a bill to prevent the running at large in Howard and Viueville districts, in Bibb county, Ga., of all horses, mules, cattle, sheep and swine, and to provide penalties for its violation.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved February 25, 1875, to prescribe the mode of granting license to sell intoxicating liquors in Schley, Greene and Talbot conn-

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ties, as far as- relates to Greene county, and to provide

how license shall be granted in said county.

.Also, a bill io prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors

within three miles in every direction from Baird's Bap-

. tist Church, in Bairdstown, on the line between Ogle-

thorpe and Greene counties.



Also, a bill to provide for preventing the evils of in-

temperance by local option in the 829th District G.M.,

of Floyd county, by submitting the question of selling

or furnishing malt or other intoxicating liquors to the

qualified voters of said district, and to provide for pun-

ishment for its violation.

.Also, a bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code, to

regulate the practice of medicine in this State.

.Also, a bill to prohibit fishing and hunting on cer-

tain lands of John W. Coffee, in Dodge county.

Also, a bill to impose a tax upon tobacco peddlers,

and to provide for the collection of the same.

.Also, a bill to amend section 719 (f) of the Code, as

to publication by the Railroad Commissioners of their

schedules of rates and charges for passengers and

freights .

.Also, a bill to amend au act to create Boards ofCom-

missionArs for the counties of Emanuel, Marion and

Johnson counties, so as to allow compensation for Com-

missioners of Marion county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the West

End and Atlanta Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to make appropriation to pay for repairs

on the Executive Mansion and Supreme Court Room.

.Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads

and Revenue of the county of Burke to levy and collect

an additional tax for purposes therein named.

Also, a bill to prevent driving of cattle from locali-

ties infected with distempers or infectious diseases to

any place in this State where cattle are not liable to

said distempers and infectious diseases, and to fix a

penalty for the same.

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.Also, a bill to amend section 3971 of the Code of

1882, so as to authorize foreclosure of mortgages on personalty by attaching tbe affidavit of foreclosure to

a sworn copy of the mortgage.

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.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley,

in the county of Houston, to define the limits of the

same, and to repeal all previous acts incorporating the

same or amendatory thereto.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Mechanics Savings

Bank to be located in .Atlanta, Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend an act to amend an act to pro-

vide for the keeping of a record in each county of this

State of the wild lands lying therein; and to regulate

the manner of giving in wild land for taxation in this

State, approved September 28th, 1881, so as to require

the receiver of tax returns to notify non-tesidents of

the receipt of their returns, and to require tax collec

tors to notify non-residents or their agents of the

amount of tax due, and tor other purposes.

.Also, a bill to empower and require Judges of the Superior Courts of th~ several Judicial Circuits of the

State to charter Shell and Plank Road Companies.

.Also, a bill to repeal section 1676 of the Code of

1882, in relation to the organization of private incor-

porations, and to insert in lieu thereof another section

to be known as section 1676, to carry into effect that

part of the constitution as to the granting of certain

charters by the Courts.

Lea\es of absences granted since the first of September include the following members, exclusive of leaves granted to-day, to-wit:
Messrs. Wisdom, Jones of Elbert, Brown, Ford, Little, Spence, Short, Spengler, Glisson, Carroll, Ma son, Hudson of Webster, Hudson of Jackson, McGregor, Jenkins, Griffith, Witcher, Gary, Mobley, Carithers, McElvaney, Julian, Stapleton, Mcintosh, Barksdale of Lincoln, Whatley, Wilder, Wilson of

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Mcintosh, Wilson of Sumter, Smith of Wilkinson, Humber and Sinquefield.
The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Tuesday, September 11, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

'fhose present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barkschle of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, BroY.les, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley,

Hawkes, Harris, Head, hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox,

Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweia, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertaon, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch,

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Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gray, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gary, Gordon,

Mason, McRae, McKay,
McCant~,
McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, Mc"\Vhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington. Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brown, Cox, Ford,
Glis~on,
Griffith, Hudson of Webster,

Jones of Elbert, Lewis, Lott, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin,

Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stapleton, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom,

Present 148. Absent 27.

Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Falligant gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, gave notice of a motion to re consider.

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The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Falligant moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as re1ates to the action of the House onBill No. 521-To amend section 710 of the Code with reference to blowing the whistle of locomotives at railroad crossings. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Falligant then moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yeste1day as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 522-To amend section 708 of the Code. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 596-To amend section 3893 of the Code in relation to the taking of depositions. Mr. Rountree moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The motion to reconsider prevailed. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Stcretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following the House bills to-wit:
A bill amending section 1453 of the Cod.e of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill consolidating certain offices in the county of Pickens, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

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Also, a bill amending the road laws of Monroe and Houston counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing a new charter for Jackson, in Butts county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
.Also, a bill incorporating .Abbeville, in Wilcox county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill creating a new ward in the city of Atlanta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill submitting certain questions to the voters of Morgan county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners of Cobb, Dooley, Henry and Telfair counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Henry county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing a new charter for Stone Mountain, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating Dublin, in Laurens county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit :

A resolutionPaying J. W. Cain reward offered for certain arrest,
passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 1. Also, a resolution fixing a place for the sword pre-
sented to the late Col. Daniel Appling by the State of Georgia.

Tlie Senate has concurred in the amendment of the House, with an amendment, in which they ask the

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concurrence of the Rouse in the following Senate resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAccepting the invitation to attend the Louisville
Exposition, and designating a day on which the General Assembly will visit the same.
The Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the Honse, to wit:
A bill p!"ohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Meriwether county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enrolled, signed by the President of the SenatP, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House of Representatives the following acts, to-wit:

An act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Bullock, Emanuel and Screven counties. Also, a resolution-
In regard to shipping the new Code to certain officers of the State.

Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Reese, chairman Committee on the General Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

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A bill to make it penal to sell or incumber personal property held under conditional purchase.

Also, the following bill which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to require Judges of the Superiur Court to give in charge requests of counsel in certain cases.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to- wit :

A bill to make the absence of members of the Legislature a ground for continuance in the Courtl:l of this State.
Also, a bill to provide for the sale and drainage of the Okeefenokee Swamp.
Also, a bill to amend section 2850 (a) of the Code.

Also, the following joint resolution, which they recommend do pass by substitute as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo supply Notaries Public with Codes.

Also, the following Senate bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to define the jurisdiction of the County Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to regulate the rates and manner of legal advertising.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE, Chairman.
House bills and resolutions with Senate amendments were taken up for consideration.
A joint resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes was laid on the table.
Senate amendment to the following House bill was amended and agreed to, to-wit:

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A bill to change the place of holding legal sales in the county of Mnscogee.
Senate amendments to the following bills were concurred in, to-wit:
A. bill to amend the charter of the city of Griffin. Also, a resolution to authorize Jackson T. Taylor to index the Journals ofthe Senate and House. .Also, a bill to amend an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville. Also, a bill to incorporatethetown ofPowderSprings, in Cobb county. .Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Morgan county the question of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors therein. Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of a County Solicitor of the County Court of Thomas county. Also, a bill to provide for the disposition of :fines and forfeitures in the County Court of Sumter county. Also, a bill to consolidate and codify the acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in Henry county.

Senate amendment to 2d section of the following bill was concurred in, and the amendment to the 5th section disagreed to, to-wit:

.A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the city of .Atlanta, and to confer additional powers on the Mayor and General Council.

Senate amendments to the following bill were taken up, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Meriwether.
.Amendment to the 6th section was disagreed to. Amendment to the 8th section was concurred in. House bill 442 to amend section 2237 of the Code, was taken from the table.
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Leave of absence was granted Mr. Carter, on account of illness in his family.

The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

.Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to-wit:

An act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in the county of Coweta, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of' Chauncey, in the county of Dodge.
The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, which was the consideration of-
House bill to amend section 21314 of the Code in relation to executed and executory trusts.

On motion of Mr. Ray the bill was laid on the table. House bill No. 12, as to fpes of Tax Collectors and Receivers, was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Drewry, House bill No. 771, to make the 'fax Collector of Spalding county ex-officio sheriff in the.colloction of tax fi fas, was taken from the table and placed on the calendar.

On motion of Mr. Pendleton the following resolution was taken from the table and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:

A resolutionTo requjre a constitutional majority to reconsider
the action of the House on any matter.

The regular order of business was the consideration of Honse bills and reeolntions for a third reading.

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'J'he House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Humber in the chair.
Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A resolutionTo compensate certain attorneys for services in rep-
resenting the State in the trial of the Eastman rioters . The resolution was read the third time. The substitute reported by the Committee of the
Whole House wasA bill to make an appropriation to John M. Stubbs,
David M. Roberts and John 'r. DeLacy for services
rendered to the ~tate under employment by the Gov-
ernor.

Mr. Swe:1t, of Clinch, called for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question put. The substitute was adopted and the report of the committee agreed to. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.

On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Beauchamp, Brewer, Brinson, Bush, Carter. Calvin, Chancey

Geer, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Johnson of Echols, Key, Little,

Pringle, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence,

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Crittenden, Courson Dart, Dawson, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller,

JoURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKinney, Mcintosh, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Owens, Patten, Pendleton, Perkins,

Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Carithers, Crenshaw, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, Foy, Griffin, Graham,

Gordon, Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, McKay, McBride, McCurry, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Payne,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Peek, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Thompson, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, wilson of Camden, Withrow. Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Young. Zachry

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brown, Camp, Cannon,

Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lewis, Lott,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stapleton,

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Crumbley, Cox, DeLacy, Everett, Ford, Gary, Gray, Glisson, Griffith, Hawkes, Hudson of Webster, Jordan,

Mason, McCants, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin, Reese,

Studdard, Sweat of Pierce Teasley, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Mdntosh, Wisdom, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 54. ~ays 68. Not voting 5H.

A. majority having votea in the negative the resolution was lost.
Mr. Jordan moved to take from the tableHousl'l bill No. 411-To repeal an act entitled an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency. The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time, towit :
A bill to repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in certain cases of insolvency, and for other purposes, approved Sept. 28, 1881.
Mr. Atkinson called for the previous question. 'rhe call was sustained, and the main question was put. The substitute proposed by the committee was adopted in lieu of the original bill. The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Jordan called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crittenden, Oourson, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DuPree, Fite, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Humber,
Hudson of Jackson,

Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, McKay, McCants, McCurry, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,
Redding,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Withrow. Witcher, Wood,
Wolfe.

Those votingJn the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bishop, Broyles, Brooks, Crumbley, Davis, Dews, Drewry, Eason, Flynt, Foster, Gray, Hawkes,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Twiggs, Little, Maddox, McRae, McBride, McKinney,

Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Sutton, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck Brewster, Brown, Carter, Chancey, Crenshaw, Co:r, Dart, DeLacy, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Foy, Glisson,

Gordon,

Griffith,

Hulsey,

Hudson of Webster,

Jones of DeKalb,

Jones of Elbert,

Lewis,

Lott,

:M:a.~on,

.

McDonough,

Mcintosh,

McElvaney,

McGregor,

McWhorter,

Middlebrooks,

Mobley,

Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, Short, Sin4uefield, Spengler, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Walthall, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 90. Nays 37. Not voting 48.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed by substitute.
The title to the substitute is as follows:

A bill to repeal 3149 {a), 3149 (b), 3149 (c), 3149 (d), 3149 (e), 3149 (f), 3149 (g) of the Code of 1882, in relation to proceedings in equity against insolvent traders.
On motion of Mr. Falligant the following resolution was taken from the table and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
A resolutionTo supply Notaries Public with Codes.

Leave of absence was granted .Mr. McCants on account of sickness in family.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman ~f the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

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Mr. Speaker_:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to repeal an act to establish a City Court in the county of Hall.
Also, a bill to alter and amend the third section of the act of 1873, establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenufls for Murray county.
Also, a bill to levyataxupon dogsinF1oydcounty. Also, a bill to ?epeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners for Chattooga county.

Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Americus to remove persons who shall have small -pox in said city.

Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, t0-wit:
A bill to make it a misdemeanor to hire laborers who are under a contract of labor for twelve months.
Also, a bill to prevent the sale of spidtuous liquors within three miles of Hoiton Academy and church, in Bibb county, Ga.
Also, a bill to submit to the qualified voters of Hancock county the question of the abolition or countinuance of the County Court in said county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Jug Tavern, in Jackson, "\Valton and Gwinnett counties.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment of the fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain cases.

Also, the following bill whkh they recommend the introducer be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:
A bill to make it illegal for any person or persons

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to sell, give or furnish in any quantity any patent medicines, without first placing upon the box a for mula, showing the constituents of the said medicine.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the Committee on Wild Lands, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Wild Lands have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide correct and durable maps of the several counties in the State of Georgia, showing the true boundary lines thereof as they now exist, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted, J. L. SwEAT, Chairman.
The following communication was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by his Excellency, the Governor, to deliver to the House of RP-presentatives a communication in writing, with accompanying document.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to impose an annual tax of one-tenth of one per centum on the taxable property of this State, for the purpose of increasing the fund for the support of common schools ; to provide for the di"stJihution of the moneys arising from said tax, and for other purposes.
Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock p. m.

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3 0' CLOCK 'p. M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and:a quorum found to be present.
'fhe House resumed the consideration of a bill to be entitled an act to impose an annual tax of one-tenth of one per centum on the taxable property of this State, for the purpose ofincreasing the fund for the support of common schools ; to provide for the distribution of the monies arising from said tax, and for other purposes.

Mr. Bush called for the previousquestion.' The call was sustained and the main question was put. The substitute proposed by the committee was adopted and the report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Mr. Calvin called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Beauchamp, Brinson, Broyles, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Foy, Geer,

Harris, Humber, Hudson of .Jackson, Invin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McCurry, :McKinney, Mcintosh, Moore of Taliaferro, Patten, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Ray of Crawford,

Redding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Spence, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of_Snmter, Whatley,

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Redwine, Alexander, .A. vary, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carithers, Crenshaw, Davis, Daniel, Dews, DeLacy, Foster, Fuller, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Head, Hoge,

Howell, Hulsey, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Joned of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, McKay, McCants, McBride, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, 1\forrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Payne, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Rountree, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Y:clntosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington. Young. Zachry,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.A.lsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brewster, Brown, Camp, Carter, Courson, Cox, Dart, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Gary,

Glisson, Gordon, Hudson of Webster, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lott, l\fason, McRae, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley,

Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Rankin, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Wilder, Wimberley, Wisdom, Mr. Speaker.

.Yeas 56. Nays 79. Not voting 40.

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So a majority having voted in the negative the bill was lost.
By leave of the House, Mr. Jordan withdrew House bill 411-To repeal an act to authorize proceedings in equity in c~rtain cases of insolvency.
Mr. Ray. of Coweta, moved to take from the table House bill No. 492-To amend section 3446 of the Code, as to recommencement of suits by filing pauper affidavit.
The motion was lost.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

No. 427-House bill to amend sections 1579, 1579 (f) and 1579 (g) of the Code of 1882, in relation to the inspection of illuminating oils and the fees for inspection of the same, and for other purposes.
The committee reported a substitute for the bill. Mr. Peek offered a substitute for the whole, reducing and grading inspection fees, without changing the law as to appointment of inspectors. Mr. Tate called for the previous question. 'l'he cail was sustained and the main question was put. The first question was on the adoption of the substitute offered by Mr. Peek. The substitute offered by Mr. Peek was adopted. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to. The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost. On motion of Mr. Johnston, of Baldwin, the rules were suspended and the following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit:
A Senate resolution expressing thanks to Ron. J os. E. Brown and Humphreys Castleman, Esq., for invitation extended to attend the Louisville Exposition, and to designate a day on which the General Assembly will accept the invitation.

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Mr. Tate moved to lay the resolution on the table. The motion to table was lost. The House had previously amended the Senate resolution by designating immediately after final adjournment as the time at which the General Assembly would accept the invitation. The Senate had amended the House amendment by designating just before final adjournment as the time. Mr. Humber moved to disagree to the Senate amendment. On this question Mr. Atkinson called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. The motion to disagree was lost. Mr. Hoge then moved to concur in the Senate amendment. On the question of concurrence~ Mr. Brewster called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained. Mr. Pendleton moved to indefinitely postpone the whole matter. Mr. Patten moved to lay the motion to indefinitely postpone on the table. On the motion to table, Mr. Pendleton called for the yeas and nays. The call was not sustained.. The motion to table prevailed, and the motion to indefinitely postpone was laid on the table. Mr. Humber then moved to refer the whole matter to the Committee on the State of the Republic. Mr. Russell, of Decatur, moved to lay the motion to commit on the table. Mr. Humber called for the yeas and nays on the motion to lay on the table. The call was not sustained. The motion to table the motion to commit prevailed. The motion to concur in the Senate amendment prevailed.

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The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majorityyeas 92, nays HJ-to-wit :

A bill to amend section 267 ofthe Code so as to prescribe what dockets shall be kept by the Superior Courts, and to provide for the manner in wh~ch cases shall be entered thereon.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the service of tales jurors in the Superior Courts of this State.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the constitutional majority, yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2237 of the Revised Code of Georgia, defining personality, so as to make stock representing shares in manufacturing companies transferable as personalty, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to establish a City Court in the county of Floyd.

Mr. Wright, of Floyd, moved to amend the second section of the bill so as to provide for the appointment of the Judge of the Court by the Governor on the recommendation of the grand jury.
The amendment was not adopted. Mr. Foster offered a substitute for section 10 of the bill which was adopted.

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The report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to, and was passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majolity, yeas 105, nays 0.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Smith, of B.-yan, on account of sickness in his family.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

B O'CLOCK, P. M. The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Hon. L. F. Garrard, the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The order of business was the reading a second time House bills favorably reported on. The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to establish a City Court in the county of Hall, approved December 7, 1880, and to provide for the disposition of causes pending therein.
Also, a resolution authorizing the Governor to settle with the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle, late 'fax Collector of the county of Fulton.
Also, a bill to amend section 3d of the act of 1873, establishing a Board of Commissioners for the county of Mu:.;ray, so as to allow the Commissioners compensation for their services.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Americus to remove persons having small-pox in said city to a small-pox hospital, and to compel persons living in said city to be vaccinated, and to quarantine said city against persons exposed to small-pox.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Chattooga, approved Sept. 22, 1881.

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Also, 3: bill to levy a tax on dogs in Floyd county, and to appropriate the proceeds to educational pur_ poses.
Also, a bill to make penal the selling or incumbering of personal property held under conditional sale, and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground, Cherokee county.

Leave of absence from the evening session was, on motion of Mr. Lofton, granted to the Committee on General Judiciary.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of all intoxicating liquors within the county of Floyd, and to submit the same to a vote of the people of said county.
Also. a bill to amend the road laws of this State so far as relates lO the county of Floyd, and to authorize and require Commissioners of said county to levy a tax for road purposes.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted the following report:
The Committee on Temperance have had under con sideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass by subst.itute, to-wit:
A bill to make it a felony to sell or give intoxicating liquors to husbands or minors who are drunkards.

The committee have also had under consideration the 1ollowing bills which they recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in three miles of Centralhatchee Baptist church, in Heard county:

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Also, a bill to amend the charter of the tQwn of Dahlonega so as to confer certain powers therein named upon the town council.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

The regular order being resumed, the following bills were read the second time, to wit :
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, so far as relates to the counties of Gilmer and Fannin.
Also, a bill to prescribe the fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables in proceedings to dispossess intruders and tenants holding over.
Also. a bill to make it a felony to sell or give intoxicating liquors to husbands and minors who are drunkards.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylums of this State.
Also, a bill to establish a branch college of the State University at Eastman.
Also, a bill to amend section 31533 of the Code of 1882, which relates to issuing process of garnishment.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the q narterly terms of the City Court in the county of Rich mond, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to furnh;h the office of each of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State with the reports of ~he Supreme Court of Georgia and of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Also, a bi.ll to amend an act to amend an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson, so far as relates to the county of Johnson.
Also, a bill to regulate the fees of clerks of the Superior Courts for recording deeds, mortgages and liens.
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Also, a bill to prohibit seining or catching fish in the Connasauga'river or its tributaries otherwise than by hook and line, in the county of Murray, and to provide proper penalties for violation thereof.
Also, a bill to make it legal and valid for any clerk of the Superior Court to record any deed, mortgage or other instrument of record when the record of the same has been lost or destroyed, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch College of the State University at Cartersville.
Also, a bill to authorize the trustees of the State University to accept as a branch of the same a college to be established at Culloden, in this State.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State Univer~ity at Butler, in Taylor county.
Also, a bill to prescribe the compensation of Tax Collector and Receiver of Floyd county.
Also, a bill to declare that portion of Flint river which flows through the county of Macon a lawful
fence. Also, a bill to provide for the submission of the
question of prohibition of intoxicating liquors to the voters of Thomas county, and to give effect to the result of such election.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Randolph county the question of issuing bonds for the erection of a new court bouse.
Mr. Kimsey, chairman pro tem of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have bad under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, to- wit :

A bill to submit to the qualified voters of the city of Athens, at the municipal election to be held in De-

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cember, 1883, the question of the establishment of a system of public free schools in said city of Athens, Ga., and for other purposPs.
Rel:!pectfully submitted, J. J. KIMSEY, chairmanpro tem.

Also, a bill to submit to the voters of the city of Athens the question of establishing a system of pub lie schools in said city, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend and codify all laws and parts of laws on the subject of the inspection, analysis and sale of fertilizers and chemicals in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a system of public schools for the city of LaGrange, and to provide for the support and maintainance thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the act creating the C.ity Court of Clarke county, approvt>d Sept. 9th, 1879, so as to allow the drawing of 36 jurors, and to fix their pay, and to exempt Grand Jurors from service in said Court.
Also, a bill to prohibit fishing, seining or trapping on the land of another, after being notified not to do so by the owner thereof previously had, and to provide a penalty, etc.
Also, a bill to exempt from jury and road duty the officers and members of the Baldwin Blues.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the fall term of the Superior Court of Cherokee county, and to give two weeks for said term.
Also, a bill to amend an act to define and extend the powers of the Orphans' Home of the North Georgia Conference, with rE>gard to apprentices, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to appropriate money to pay the stationery expenses of the p1esent session, and to bind the enrolled copies of the acts in the Secretary of States' office.

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Also, a bill to providP for the payment of the fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain oases, and for other purposes.

The next business in order was the reading of Senate bills the first time.
The following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases before the debt shall become due.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale or offering for sale any adulterated article of food or drink, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred to the CommitteE' on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch of the State University at vValthourville, in the county of Liberty.
Also, a resolution dh ecting the Governor aud Attorney General to press for trial the case of the State vs.. John Jones, Treasurer, etc.
Also, a resolution to authorize the loan to the Geor gia Land a.nd Mineral Company the specimens and tables collected by the State Geologist.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State University at LaGrange.

The following Senate resolutions were read the first time and laid over, under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing a joint committee of three from the Sen-
ate and five from the House to examine bills before the General Assembly, and report what bills could be laid over without detriment to the public interest.
Also, a resolution to relieve from responsibility members of the General Assembly who had books of the

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State which were destroyed in the burning of the Kimball House.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred as hereafter stated, to-wit:
A bill to incQrporate the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. Also, a bill to prevent the citizens of other States from driving stock into any county of this State, and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Agriculture. Also, a bill to regulate the law of years' support in this State. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to prevent the discharge of firearms on or near the public highways in this State. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. A bill to providr- for surveying lands in certain cases . Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Clayton. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. Also, a bill to provide an additional manner of bringing cases to the Supreme Court, and for othP,r purposes. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

The next business in order was the reading a second time Senate bills favorably reported.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the rates and manner of legal advertising in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to define the jurisdiction of the County Courts to prescribe the fees of Judges and Bailiffs, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to prescribe when the statute of limitations shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.
Also, a bill to amend sub-section 4157 (c) of the Code of 1882, prescribing the manner of making up juries in Justice Courts.
Also, a bill to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to have analysis made of soils furnished by farmers and planters, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to regulate the publication of Supreme Court Reports, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 4500 of the Code as to illegal employment of servants.
Also, a bill to amend section 1235 (d) of the Code as to manner of receiving pupils in the Deaf ar.d Dumb Institutions.
Also, a bill to amend section 1215 of the Code so far as relates to manner of receiving pupils into the Institution for the Blind.
On motion of Mr. Harris the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the SpeakPr.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names :

'rhose present are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry,

Hawkes, Harris, Head, hoge, Howell,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine,

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BarkRcsle of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gray, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gary, Gordon, GriJfith,

Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCantB, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, JI.IcGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson,
Rountree, I
Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson. Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

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Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Carter, Cox, Ford, Glisson, Hudson of Webster,

Jones of Elbert, Lott, McDonough, McE\vaney, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin,

Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Wilder, Wimberly, Wisdom.

Present 154. Absent 21.

Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on J onrnals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and appro>ed.
Mr. Lofton gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Lofton moved to reconsider so much ofthe Journal of yesterday as r~lates to the action of the House in the defeat of a resolution to compPnsate certain attorneys for services in representing th~-> State in the trial of the Eastman rioters. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. McCurry offered a resolution to suspend the rules for the purpose of having put upon its passage-

House bill 849-To amend an act incorporating the town of Hartwell.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Rules
Mr. Hoge, chairman protem. of the Gen.eral Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, wllich they recommend do pass, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the probate of foreign wills.

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Also, the following bill which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend section 344 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following bills which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend section 1419 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to further prescribe the manner in which foreign insurance companies shall obtain license. Also, a bill to prescribe the ires of Solicitors General in this State in cases of misdemeanor, etc.

Also, the following bills which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to carry into effect the provisions of paragraph 8, section 1, article 5 of the Constitution.
Also, a bill to amend section 1979 of the Code. Also, a bill to regulate the law of liens on personal property in certain cases.

Also, the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to- wit :

A bill to prevent foreign insurance companies removing suits to Federal Courts.

Also, the following Senate bill, which they recom mend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide for making parties plaintiff and de fendant in certain divorce case.

Respectfully submitted. E. F. HoGE, Chairmanpro tem.
On motion of Mr. Mcintosh, the following resolution was taken from the table, to-wit :

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A resolutionTo pay the Early County News for advertising wild
lands. On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, the following bill
was taken from the table, to-wit:

.A bill for the appointment of county administrators.

The following Lill was read the third time, and a substitute proposed by the committee, after being amended as proposed by Mr. Falligant, was adopted, to-wit:

.A biil to make railroad companies liable to refund all over charges of freight, and expenses for collecting the same, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed
to-on the passage of the bill the yeas were So, nays
6. So the requisite constitutional majority not having
voted in the affirmative the bill was lost. The following bill was read the third time, proofs of
publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority of yeas 88, nays 10, to-wit:

.A bill to further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the Code of 1873, and t:n insert another section in lieu thereof, approved Sept. 1, 1881, amending the law granting divorces.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Flynt in the chair.
Mr-. Flynt, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under

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consideration the following rePolntion, which theyrecommend do pass, to-wit :

A resolutionTo pay $84.48 to the Early County News for adver-
tising wild lands. The resolution was read the third time. The report of the Commttiee was agreed to. On the -passage of the resolution the yeas and nays
were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

'hose voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, AtkinSI)n, A vary, Awbry, Barbdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dews, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant,

Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Harris, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,
acoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, Maddox:, McRae, 1\IcKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sntton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroo{l, Walthall, Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

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Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Griffin, Graham,

Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Perkins,

Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs :-

Alexander, Bishop, Deaton,

Hoge, Howell, Irwin,

James, Payne, Withrow.

Those not voting are .Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brown, Rnrch, Carter, Cannon, Cox, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Fite, Ford, Geer, Glisson, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnston,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McCants, McDonough, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Rankin, Reese, Rice,

Robbins, Shipp, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, 'Vatts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 113. Nays9. Not voting 53.

The~requisite constitutional majority having ;:voted in)he affirmative the resolution was passed.
Mr. Rountree moved to recommit to the Committee on Special Judiciary-
Senate bill No. 139, in reference to making parties in' suits for divorce in certain cases.
The point of order being raised the_Speaker ruled

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that the bill was not properly referable to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Rountree tlum moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on General Judiciary.
The motion to recommit prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to establish a City Court in the county of Hall, and to provide for the appointment of a Judge and Solicitor thereof, approved Dec. 7th, 1880, and to provide for the qisposition of causes pending therein.
The following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the resolution passed by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 4-to-wit:
A resolution authorizing the Governor of this State to settle with the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle, late tax collector of the county of Fulton.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling county.
Also, a bill abolishing a County Court of Monroe county.
Also, a bill prohibiting hunting of game on certain lots in Appling county.

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The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill paying election superintendents in Quitman and Randolph counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill preventing stock from running at large in certain portions of Glynn county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending several acts incorporating
Lawrenceville, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring owners of stock to keep same from running at large in Warren county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Board of Commissioners of \Varren county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill regulating manner of municipal elections in LaGrange, passed hy constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Jackson and Oglethorpe counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act incorporating Jefferson, in Jackson county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill abolishing office of Treasurer of Monroe county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 9.
Also, a bill authorizing H. Sanders to connect certain railways in Savannah, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to illegal hunting in Chatham county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act enlarging jurisdiction .of City Court of Savannah, passed by constitutional lllajority of yeas 23, nays 0.

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The following bill of the Senate has been passed, to-wit:
A bill establishing a branch of the State University at Fort Valley, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nayt'l 6.
'l'he Senate has passed the following House bills, with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill regulating mode of drawing orders on treasurer of vVarren county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill regarding sale of a?dent spirits in Berrien county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Pike county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing act fixing fees of certain officers in Banks and Jackson counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the follow ing House bill, to- wit :
A bill amending the charter of the city of Atlanta.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to fix the salary of the State Librarian.

On the passage of the bill, Mr. Bartlett called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, A.vary, A.wbry,

Hawkes, Harris, Howell,

Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

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Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, Drewry, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, ,Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Pendleton, Perkins,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp. Silman, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Tate, TeaRley, Tucker, 'Valdroop, 'Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mdntosh, 'Vilson of Camden, Withrow, 'Vitcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Brewster, Broyles, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson Deaton, Eason, Foster, Graham,

Hudson of Jackson, Johnson of Echols, Lewis, McBrid.e, McCurry, McKinney, Paulk of Cofiee, Payne, Peek, Ray of Coweta,

Rich of Paulding, Robins, Short,
Stalling~,
Thompson, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Bullock, Whatley.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson,

Hudson of Webster, Rankin,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Johnston,

Rountree,

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Beck, Bush, Camp, Carter. Cannon, Chancey Crenshaw, Cox, DeLacy, DuPree, Ford, Glisson, Head, Hoge,

Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lott, Mason, McCants, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Russell of Decatur, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wisdom, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 100. Nays 29. Not voting 46.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, to- wit :

A bill to regulate the manner of conducting elections by the General Assembly, and to prevent rnembets from changing their votes after being taken down on any ballot.
Mr. Irwin called for the. previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained, and the main question was put.
Mr. Jordan called the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander,
A vary, Awbry, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Bartlett,
66

Harris, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Redwine, Reese, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins,

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Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, StallingR, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Watts, Winningham, "Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bishop, Broyles, Brown, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Crittenden, Dart, Fite, Foster,

Gray, Hulsey, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Lewis, Little, Mitchell, Patten,

Perkins, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Thompson, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of_Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wolle.

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1043

'!'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck Carter, Cox, DeLacy, DuPree, Ford, Gary, Gl~sson, Head, Hudson of Webster,

Jones of Elbert, Lott, Mason, McKay, :McCants, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Osborn, Park,

Yeas 106. Nays 32. Not voting H7.

Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, Russell of Decatur, Sin.J_nefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Wilder, Wimberley, Wisdom, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill as amended passed.

The following bill was read the third time, towit :

A bill to create the office of County Administrator for each county in this State~ and to prescribe the duties of the same.

On motion of Mr. Jordan the substitute (as printed) proposed by the committee was taken up and considered by sections.
Mr. Jordan moved to amend the first section by inserting the words "by law" after the word "been" in the fourth line,
The amendment was adopted. On motion of .Mr. Russell, of Clarke, the fourth section was amended by striking out the words "twentyfive" in the 2d line and inserting "twenty-one" in lieu thereof, as to age qualification. On motion of Mr. Rountree the following words were added to the 4th section: "The clerk of the Superior Court shall be eligible to this office."

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The fifth section was amended on motion of Mr. Harris by adding the word "qnalified" at the end thereof.
.And on motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, by adding at the end of the same a provision for filling vacancies in the office.
Section 6th was, on motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, amended by striking out the 3d and 4th lines down to the word "if" at the end of the fourth line, the words stricken being ''or any other person whom be may deem fit and proper, who can and will give a bond with good security as provided by law, a citation being first published for thirty days as in other cases."
On motion of Mr. Lofton the 6th section was further amended by striking the word "allowed" in the fifth line and inserting ''exempt'' in lieu thereof, and by adding at the end of the fifth line the words "of the deceased.''
On motion of Mr. James a proviso was added to the 6th sectien, authorizing the resignation of the officer.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, offered the following amendments to the 9th section, which were adopted, to-wit:

Strike out the words "increase the amount of said bond" in the 3d and 4th lines and insert the words, "give additional bond with secnrity," in lien thereof.
Strike out the words 'increase the amount of his bond and give" and insert in lieu thereof, ''give additional bond with."
On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, the 10th and 11th sections were amended so as to conform to the amendments to the 9th section.
Mr. Russell, of Clarke, moved to strike out section
13. The motion prevailed. Mr. Lofton moved to strike out section 14. The motion prevailed. :Mr. Payne moved to amend the bill by adding a

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new section to be known as section 13, providing for vesting of administration in the clerk of the Superior Court in certain cases.
The amendment was amended, on motion of Mr. Jordan, by defining the liability of the securities of the clerk as administrator.
The amendment offered by Mr. Payne was adopted as amended.
Mr. Redding moved to reconsider the 2d section for the purpose of providing for appointment of administrator on recommendation of the Grand J nry.
The motion to reconsider was lost. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered as an amendment an additional section, reserving to parties interested, the right to settle estates withoutadministrationin certain cases. The amendment was adopted. The caption to the bill was then amended so as to readA bill to be entitled an act to create the office of County Administrator for the several counties in this State, and prescribe the duties of the same, and for other purposes. The substitute as amended was adopte<i and the report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Tate called for the previous question on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Jordan called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bishop,

Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robertson,

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Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dawson, Drewry, DuPree, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Fuller, Geer, Harris, Howell,

Jenkins, Jordan,
Johnston,~
Jones of Bartow, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, McRae, McGregor, Me W h o r t e r , Moore of Hancock, biorrow, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine,

Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Bhipp, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Beauchamp, Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Carithers, Chancey, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Foster, Foy,

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Hoge, Johnson of Echols, Julian, Key, Lewis, Little, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Middlebrooks,

Mitchell, Murray, Redding, Reese, Robbins, Silman, Short, Studdard, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brinson,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs,

Perkins, Rankin, Rountree, Sinquefield,

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Carter, Cox, Dart, Eason, Everett, Ford, Gary, Glissou, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway,

Lott, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McCants, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Park,
Paulk of Berrien,

Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton. Sutton, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Y:clntosh, Wisdom, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 83. Nays 42. Not voting 50.

Sothe requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative, the bill was lost.
By unanimous consent, Mr. Wilson. of Camden, introduced the following bill, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, towit:

A bill to amend an act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the Agrricnltural Land Scrip Fund, and for other pur~ poses.

On motion of Mr. Rice, the following House bill was taken up, and the House receded from its refusal to concur in Senate amendment thereto, and the amendment was concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the city of Atlanta, so as to grant additional powers to the Mayor and Council thereof.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :

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The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to am~nd the several acts inc.Jrporating the city of Macon.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Canal Navigation and Land Company.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill amending an act incorporating the town of Cartersville.

Respectfully su tted. W. A. LOFTON, Chairman.

Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Silman and Everett.
The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors, whether they are sworn and serve or not.

Pending the 1eading of the bill, the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'cLOCK P.M.

The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn

ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called !1-nd a quorum found to be pres-

ent.

.

The House then proceeded with the consideration of

the unfinished business of this morning, which was a

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1883.

1049

bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors, whether they serve or not.
The bill was read a third time. Mr. Payne offered an amendment as a proviso to the first section. The amendment was adopted. Mr. McGregor called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Tate called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsa.brook, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brown, Burch, Camp, Garroll, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Eason, Fite, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham,

Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Lewis, Little, Logue, Maddox, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Patten, Payne, Peek,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rich of Paulding Robbins, Robertson, Russell of ClarkE', Russell of Decatur, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, WaldrooJ?, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley,

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Griffith, Harris, Hoge,

Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Wood, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Davis, Dews, Drewry, DuPree,

Flynt, Foster, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, James, McRae, McWhorter, Murray,

Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Rich of Wayne, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Witcher, Wright of Washington Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brewer, Broyles, Bush, Carter, Cannon, Cox, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Glisson, Hawks, Head, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Kimsey, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McKay, McCants, McBride, McDonough, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, Rice,

Yeas 95. Nays27. Not voting 53.

Robbe, Rountree, Silman, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Wilder, Wimberley, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having votec in favor of the bill it was passed as amended.

The following bill was on motion laid on the table to-wit:

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1051

No. 424-A bill to make the County School Commissioners ineligible to hold any other office of emolument, honor or trust.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to make it a felony to sell or give intoxicating liquors to husbands and minors who are drunkards.

The committee reported a substitute which was adopted in lieu of the bill.
The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill Mr. Pringle called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. Mr. Redding moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. Mr. Eason called for the yeas and nays on the motion to indefinitely postpone the bill. The call was sustained. :!On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Awbry, Barksc!:de of Wilkes, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Dews, Foster, Foy,

Griffin, Graham, Hawkes, Head, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Little, McBride, Middlebrooks, Owens, Patten, Payne, Ray of Crawford, Redding,

Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Russell of Clarke, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Tate, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Wood, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Avary, Beauchamp,

hoge, Humber,

Ray of Coweta, Rich of Wayne,

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, Eason, Flynt, Fuller, Geer, Gray, Gordon, Harris,

Irwin, .Tames, Jenkins, .Tohnson of Echols, .Tohnson of Lee, .Tones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Logue, McRae, McKinney, Mcintosh, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Spence, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beck, Brooks, Carter, Cox, DeLacy, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Gary,
Glis~on,
Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Webster, .Tacoway,

Johnston, .Tones of DeKalb, .Tones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lewis, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Park,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine, Robins, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 44. Nays 76. Not voting 55.

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so a majority having voted in the negative the motion to indefinitely postpone was lost.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question. The call was not sustained. Mr. Crenshaw moved to lay the bill on the table. Mr. Rice called for the yeas and nays on the motion to table. The call for the yeas and nays was not sustained. The motion prevailed and the bill was laid on the table.
Mr. Calvin, chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have bad under con sideration the following bills, which they return to the House with the recommendation that they do not pass to-wit:
A bill to appropriate the remaining half of the rental of the Western and .Atlantic Railroad to the support of common schools.
Also, a bill to amend section 1272 of the Code of Ga. of 1882.
A1so, a bill to amend section 1269 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on En rollinent, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

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An act to amend the act to establish a City Court in Richmond county.
Also, an act to amend an act to authorize the Board of Commissioners 9f Newton county to levy a tax to pay the present indebtedness of the county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county.
Also, an act to constitute the Judge of the City Court of Richmond county ex-officio Commissioner of Roads and Revenues.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Jefferson~ in Jackson county.
Also, an act to relieve J. J. Findley, J. A. Findley, J as. B. Gaston, securities on tht'l bond of John Moon (col'd), charged with bestiality.
Also, an act to incorporate the Fulton county Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to make land lines lawful fences in Fayette county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dublin, in Laurens county.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Polk county.
Also, an act to amend section 1453 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an a.ct to authorize the City Council of Augusta to issue bonds to pay off the floating debt.
Also, an act to incoFporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to authorize the City Council of Americus, in Sumter county, take bonds for the appearance of violators of her ordinances.
Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the city of Griffin. in Spalding county.
Also, an act to provide for the disposition of fines and forfeitures arising in the County Courts of Sumter county.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Abbeville, in Wilcox county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Henry county.
Also, an act to authorize the county of Laurens to build a bridge across the Oconee river~ at Dublin.
Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of Sumter county the question of issuing bonds of Sum-
ter county. Also, an act to amend the acts amending the road
laws of this State. Also, an act to create a new Ward in the city of
Atlanta, Fulton county. Also, an act to consolidate the offices of clerk of the
Superior Court and County Treasurer of Polk county. AI so, an act to amend an act providing for a Board
of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb, Dooly, Hemy and Telfair counties.

Also, the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution-

Authorizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes of

the Journals of the present session.

Also, a resolution to pay J. W. Cain the reward

offered for the arrest of Augustus Johnson.

Also, a resolution to fix a place for the sword pre-

sented to the tate Col. Daniel Appling by the State of

Georgia.

'

Respectfully submitted.

J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Harris, chairman protem. of Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads have bad under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Georgia Pacific Railway Company, and to grant it the right of constructing and maintaining its roads across a certain parcel of land, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to encourage the construction of railroads in this State, by exempting all railroads whose construction is commenced after January 1st, 1884, from taxation for a period of five years.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend that the introducer be allowed to withdraw, towit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Athens, Danielsville and Eastern Railroad, and for other purposes.
~ lso, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Alice and Dublin Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Classic City Street Railway Company, and for othe! purposes.
Respectfully submitted, N. E. HARRIS, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report

of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication

of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed

by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays

0, to-wit:

'

A bill to repe:tl an act to create a County Court in

each county of the State, approved January 19th, 1872,

and all acts amendatory thereof, so far as the same ap-

plies to Floyd county.



The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 2-to-wit:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1883. 1057
A bill to provide against loss by fire of certain bo:;ks, the property of the State, in the hands of certain county officers in the different counties of this State, and to provide for the payments of premiumE', and collection of any losses that may be sustained.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to make it the duty of all public officers of this State to annually make an inventory of all the public property in their charge, and to take a receipt from their successors for the same, and providing for the proper disposal of such of said property as may become unserviceable.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas107, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the 1\fanufacturers Mutual Insurance Company.
Mr. Rountree, chairman of the committee appointed to visit the State University, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The House Committee appointed to visit the State University at Athens attended the commencement exercises of that institution and reports-
That the institution consists of two colleges and a school of law, a school of medicine and another of mechanics. One of these colleges is clearly literary, the other scientific, and both of high grade.
We found that through the liberality of a former 67

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Legislature the University had been thoroughly equipped with the best apparatus, models, etc., in the South in the departments of Physics, Chemistry and Engineering. That it has an instrument to illustrate every principle in Physics, the agents and appliances to perform any analysis or other work in chemistry, the models to illustrate the process and structures in civil and mining engineering, together with the most improved machines to test the strength of materials. In the Scientific departments the institution is not only theoretical but practical. The professors not only lectures and experiments to the students, but the etudents lecture and experiment to the professor; and your committee was shown numbers of instruments of the finest, most delicate nature, and suitable for the various experiments which had been made to the students. In each of the departmt=mts of Physics and Chemistry there is a student's labaratory., where the students daily spend hours performing experiments and making demonstrations under the eyes of the professors. In the department of Engineering students engage in field work, surveying railroads, planning bridges, etc. The class we saw graduated could supply a demand from the held for civil and mining engineers, and could furnish for the Professor's Chair competent physicists and chemists, or meet demands of any other kind for experts in those two departments.
The school of Physks, Chemistry and Engineering give to the State three departments of a first class Technological Institute. "The State College of Agriculture and the the Mechanic Arts" needs but a mechanicallabaratory or work shop, equipped with all the tools and machines for wood and metal work, with a boss workman at the head, to complete a Technolo gical school of high grade. In this connection your committee expresses the hope that the present or some succeeding Legislature will appropriate sufficient funds for the building and equippings of an Astrono-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTE11IBER 12, 1883. 1059
mical Observatory, and for the filling of one or two professional chairs that are very much needed. An immediate appropriation should be made for the improvemellt and repair of the buildings. In this property the State has a direct pecuniary interest, and the simplest mind will recognize l:hat these buildings should be kept in good repair if eventual loss is to be avoided.
The number of students as appears from the catalogue is distributed as follows :
Attendance at Athens .......................... 196 Medical Department at Augusta. . . . . . . . ....... . . . 77 Students at Branch Colleges in College classes ... 130
Number of Students of College classes .......... 403 Number of Students in Preparatory classes of
Branch Colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 744
Aggregate of Students in the entire University .... 1147
The tone of the institution is healthy. 'fhe utmost harmony exists between the trustees and faculty. Good order and discipline characterize the students. The prospects for an increased attendance are most flattering. 'fhe University should be in love as in name the child of the State. Your committee would earnestly recommend that at each session of the General Assembly the Chancellor of tbe University should avail himself of the privilege accorded to him of addressing that body upon the condition of the institution so that it may be brought into more perfect accord with the people of the State. The greatest need of Georgia is higher education, and in the opinion of your committee, this object can best be attained by advancing the interest of her University.
Respectfully submitted, D. W. RouNTREE, Chairman.

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The following bill was read 1he third time, proof of publication of proper notices W!re exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed tc, and the bill passed by a majority of yeas 90, nays 4, to-wit:

A bill to provide for special liens upon crops in favor of transferees of debts for rent, for their foreclosure, and for other purposes.

The following House bills were laid on the table, towit:
A bill to amend section 279 of the Code. A bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code.

On motion of Mr. Peek, the message of the Governor transmitted to the House on yesterday, was taken up and read for the information of the House.
The message was as follows :

ExECUTIVE DEJ>ART:U!ENT,
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 10, 1883. To tl~e House of Representatives :
I return herewith House bill No. 51, entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the National Mercantile Debt Assurance Company, approved Oct. 17th, 1879, amended Sept. 8, 1881, and name changed to the National Mercantile Company, and for other purposes, without my approval.
The first section seeks to diminish the amount of paid up capitol stock from $100,000 to $25,GOO, and to authorize the Company to organize upon the payment of ten per cent. of this amount.
A corporation with the powers and privileges which have been already granted to the National Mercantile Company, to say nothing of the extraordinary powers and privileges sought to be added to it in another section, and which proposes to do the business contemplated by its charter should certainly have as much paid up capital as the original act requires.

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The principal objection to the bill, however, is the nature of the powers sought to be conferred by the second section, which empowers the Company to become "surety upon the bond or bonds of any or all State, county, or municipal officers of this State, or of any county or municipality in this State."
The proposed deposit of $20,000 with the Comptroller General, as a security to the State, county or municipality against loss from any defalcation or shortcoming of the officer for whom the Company may be surety would afford inadequate security, for the reason that in many instances the bond would far exceed the proposed amount of subscribed stock; and the liability of the Company, as surety upon a single county officials bond, might be largely in excess of the deposit required to be mai!e with the Comptroller General.
It is, in my opinion, contrary to public policy to encourage, between principals on official bonds and their securities, a trade by which the surety is to be paid a fee or commission for signing such bonds-making a commercial transaction of what ought to be a high mozal obligation founded on mutual confidence and esteem.
The proposed innovations upon well established rnl~>s of law regulating official bonds and their suretlc.::. ............ of doubtful propriety, and might result in troublesome litigation, and in loss to the people.
For these reason~ I am constrained to withhold from the_bill my anction.
HENRY D. McDANIEL.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under

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consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to- wit :

A bill to authorize and empower the Governor to insure all of the public buildings and Library of the State; to provide means for the same, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted. The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roU the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Avary, Awbry, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bartl11tt, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Calvin, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Coul'Son Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry,

Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of J ackeon, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, 1\!addox, McRae, McCurry, McKinney,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta., Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp. Short, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierc11 Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, \Valdroop, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Bullock,

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DuPree,
Ea~on,
Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Gtler, Griffin, Gray, Gordon,

Mcintosh, 1\iitchell, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins,

Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mdntosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley. Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Gary, Head,

McBride, McGregor,

Ray of Crawford, Walthall,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Camp, Carter. Cannon, Chancey Crittenden, Cox, Dart, Dews, Eicrctt, Ford, Foy, Glisson, Graham, Howell,

Hudson of Webster, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, J onea of Twiggs, Lott, Mason, l!cKay, :r.rcCauts, .1\IcDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Yeas 114. Nays 6. Not voting 55.

Rankin, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

So the requisite constitution~:~! majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.
'fhe following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4079 of the Code of 1882 so

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as to allow tenants, when they are unable on account of their poverty to give bond as provided in said section, to arrest proceedings by tendering a pauper's affidavit, and for other purposes.

Mr. Gordon called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question put. The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Bishop, Broyles, Crittenden, Davis, DuPree, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jordan,

Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Payne, Pendleton, Rich of Wayne,

Rnssell of Clarke, Sntton, Tate, Teasley, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Camden, Young.

Those voting in the negativeare Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, BrinRon, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Garroll, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Dawson,

Gordon, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Little, Lofton, Logue, McRae, McCurry, McKinney,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson,

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Deaton, Drewry, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Mcintosh, McGregor, Mitchell, Murray, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Tucker, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, wolfe,
Wood, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dews, DeLacy, Everett, Ford, Foy, Gary, Glisson,

Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Webster, Johnson of Eehols, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McCants, McBride, McDonough, McElvaney, Me Whorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow. Osborn,

Park, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, Rich of Paulding Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 25. Nays85. Not voting 65.

So a majority having voted in the negative the bill was lost.
Leaves of absence were granted .Messrs. Atkinson, Perkins and Foy for providential cause.

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Those absent by leave granted since Sept. 1st are: Messrs. Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Ever ett, Ford, Foy, Glisson, Hudson of Webster, Jones of Elbert, Mason, Mobley, 1\fcElvaney, McCants, Spengler, Perkins, Short, Stapleton, Smith of Bryan, Sinquefield, Silman, Wilder and Wisdom.
On motion of Mr. Rountree the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 13, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called tu order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon,

Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs,

Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Simmons,

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Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,
~ri:Bla,
Graham, Gray,

Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McKay, :McRae, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middiebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Payne, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, wilson of Sumter, Wilson of :Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Carter, Cox, Foy, Hudson of Webster, Jones of Elbert, Lott,

Mason, 1\fcCants, McDonough, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Rankin, E.pengler,

Present 15~. Absent 22.

Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Wilder, Wimberly, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd,

Mr. Burch from the Committee on Journals reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.

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Mr. Jordan gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Jordan moved to reconsider so much of the J onrnal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat ofHouse bill No. 314-To create the office of county administrator. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the motion to reconsider. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The motion to reconsider prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Jl;fr. Speaker:

The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting hunting on certain lots of land in Dodge county.

The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:
A bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Calhoun county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays none.
Also, a bill fixing liquor license fee in Telfair county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays none.
Also, a bill changing road laws of Irwin county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays none.

The Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of theHouse, to-wit:
A bill conferring certain powers upon Board of Com-

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missioners of Decatur county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays none.

REPORT.
To the Senate and House of Representat-ives :
The Joint Committee appointed to investigate the .Agricultural Department, and the manner of inspecting Fertilizers in this State, has endeavored to acquaint itself with all the facts mat~'rial to a clear understanding of the system and practice of that Department, your committee herewith submit the sworn testimony taken, and beg leave to make the following report as a result of their investigations and its conclusions therefrom, by the Act organizing the Department of of Agriculture, a IJproved 1874 :

Section II of said act reads : ''That said Department shall be under the control and management of one officer, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Agriculture. He shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; said Commissioner shall be allowed one clerk. to be chosen by himself to assist the Commissioner in the discharge of the clerical duties of his office. The office of said Commissioner shall be held at the Capitol of the State, and an office and furniture necessary for the transaction of the duties of his office shall be furnished him by the Executive of this State."
Section III provides, "That the salary of the Comsioner shall be 8~,000 per annum, and the salary of his clerk shall be 81,200 per annum."
Section VI of said act reads, "That for the purpose of practically carrying out the design for which this Department of Agriculture is instituted in this State, an appropriation is hereby made for the support and maintainance of said Department, and for the payment of employes that it will be necBssary to employ to propl:'rly carry out the intentions of this act, ten

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thousand dollars (10,000) per annum; said sum not to include the salary of the Commissioner or his clerk."
From Section III and Section VI of the above recited act it will be sP-en the sum of $13,200 is annually appropriated for the support of the Department, including the salaries of the Commissioner and his clerk ; this appropriation appears to have been drawn by the Commissioner in compliance with the terms of the act; we have carefully examined the disbursement of all the funds so drawn for a period covering the last four years, and find this amount correctly accounted for by vouchers filed, except as to immaterial amounts for telegrams, express charges, and traveling expenses of the Commissioner, himself, his clerks and the Fish Commissioner, hack hire and street car fare, about which we believe there can be no question. The purposes of the Department as declared in the act by which it was created appear to have bt>en kept in view by the Commissioner and as much has been done for their accomplishment, as the opportunities and facilities of the Commissioner would warrant us in expecting. In dispatching the business of the Department, the Commissioner has, in our opinion, employed a larger force of clerks at a greater cost to the Stat8, than was authorized by the act of organization above referred to. By that act it was evidently intended that the Commissioners with one clerk at a salary of $1,200 per annum to assist him, should perform all the clerical work of the Department. We find in the office of the Commissioner, four persons, beside himself, two at salaries of $1,200, and two at salaries of $1,700 each, who are engaged with the performance of the duties, which we believe the Legislature in the organization of the Department intended should be performed by the Commissioner and one clerk. Their employment the Commissioner justifies under Section VI of the act above quoted, whether or not sufficient authority is found in this Section for these appointments; in consideration

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of the addition of the inspection of Fertilizers to the business of the Dt>partment, and the greater amount of clerical work necessary to be done, in order to a proper administration of the affairs of the Department, than seems to have been contemplaterl by the General Assembly at its organization, we think the employment of these persons referred to should be approved; besidt:>s this, we find that one porter at a salary of $300 per annum is employed, and also extra clerks were occasionally employed in the Departmfnt during the year 1882, at a cost of $240.99, making the total amount paid out in the Department for clerical expenses and porter, $6,340.99 for one year. 'rhe committee is of the opinion that in the administration of the law regulating the inspection of Fertilizers, the Commissioner has discharged his duty, except a lack of due caution in guarding the distribution of tags by the Inspectors. That after a full investigation of the inspection of fertilizers we find the present system has afforded the planters of the State great protection against the sale of low grade fertilizers, but in the opinion of the committee, the system has not been as perfect and thorough as is necessary to guard the public against frauds. That the distribution of tags by some of the Inspectors has not been made in accordance with the spirit of the law; that large amounts of the guano has been inspected in bulk and Inspector's tags issued to the consignees, but the evidence does not show that ail the tags issned were attached to the identical guano inspected, leaving room for gross frauds, and a large number of tags have been carelessly lost by some of the inspectors. It appears from the report of the Commissioner, and from the testimony of witnesses, that during the season of 1882-3That 382,300 inspector's tags were delivl:'red to 0. T. Rogers. That 249,500 inspector's tags were delivered toW. P. Harden.

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That 274,100 inspector's tags were delivered to S. Hawkins.
That 210,900 inspector's tags were delivered to J. S. Lawton.
That 203,100 inspector's tags were delivered toW. H. Howell.
That 59,230 inspector's tags were delivered to E. L. Thomas.
Making 1,379,130 total number tags delivered to all the inspectors. We find, after crediting the inspectors with the tags returned, not used, and fees paid into the Treasury for the tags used-
That 0. T. Rogers was short 1,220 tags. That W. P. Harden was short 1,490 tag That S. Hawkins was short 199 tags. That W. H. Howell was short 20,700 tags. That E. L. Thomas was short 1,494 tags. Total number inspector's tags lost, 25,103, with which they were charged on the books of the Department at a cost of five cents each, 81,255.15, which amount has been paid to the Department. The Inspectors claim that their tags were not all actually delivered to them, the packages not all containing the full number of tags attributed to them. In many instances the tags were not counted when delivered to the Inspectors or when received from the printers, the Commissioner always receiving them from printers taking their count as correct. When these packages of tags were delivered to Inspectors, they alledge they were short. Be this as it may, we think the CommissionPr should always count the tags and verify the count of each package when they are received from the printers, and know that each package contains the full number of tags they are said to contain, and to know that each Inspector receives from the department the full number of tags they are charged with, and his failure to do this shows considerable carelessness, and great derilection of duty on the part

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of the Commissioner in this particular. When"asample of guano is taken from the fertilizers inspected, the Inspectors deliver to the party having the guano inspected, what ever number of tags called for in the request for the inspection. The Inspectors have not heretofore taken care to know that these tags have been affixed to fertilizers actually inspected, and for which they are intended; and those to whom said tags were delivered, could, without any reasonable fear of detection, attach them to a spurious fertilizer, and put it upon the market in place of the genuine article, that had been regularly inspected and analyzed. Be sides, the Inspectors have been unable to ascertain, with accuracy, the exact quantity of fertilizers in any given bulk they were called on to inspect, and have relied in a considerable degree upon the representations as tJ the quantity made by the person requesting the inspection. Sometimes the quantity named has been in excess of that actually inspected, and hence a greater number of tags have been furnished than was needed. The surplus tags thus obtained could have been attached to low grade or spurious fertilizers, and it could be put upon the market with every evidence of the genuiD;e article.
Notwithstanding these facts, the committee feels that it can, with reasonable assurance, say very little spurious or low grade fertilizer has been sold, so far as we have been able to ascertain. By the commendable vigilance of' the Commissioner, certain worthless fertilizers were detected and .their sale promptly fdrbidden, but the amount Qf these that was put upon the l,Ilarket was practically inconsiderable. We believe the present law and regulations of force in Georgia, in relation to the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, and chemicals for manufacturing and composting the same, defective in many particulars. In order to aftord the planters full and ample protection from the imposition of spurious and low grade fertilizers,
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we would recommend the passage of a more stringent law upon the subject of the Inspection of Fertilizers in this State. We find that 125,000 tons (or thereabouts) of guano was inspected the past season, from which the sum of $62,886.49 was paid by the manufacturers for the inspection of fertilizers.
Of this amount the sum of $6,000.00 was paid for five Inspectors.
$800.00 was paid for one Inspector. $3,000.00 was paid for State Chemist. $3,318.03 was paid for tags, wax, and express charges, making $13,118.03. Total amount paid out for inspecting guano the past season, added to the $13,200.00 appropriated for the maintainance of the Agricultural Department, makes a grand total of $26,318,03, spent in tbe Department for the support of the same, and the inspection of fertilizers.

All of which is most respectfuUy submitted, M.A. B. TATUM, Chairman of Senate Committee.
c. T. CRENSII.Aw, JR.,
Chairman House Committee.
w. H. PAYNE,
E. F. HoGE, of the House.

REPORT.
To the Senate and House of Representatives :

The undersigned members of the Joint Committee appointed by the concurrent resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives, to investigate the Department of Agriculture, and the mode-and manner of inspecting fertilizers in this State, beg leave to submit the following report :
That they have endeavored to acquaint themselves

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with all the facts material to a clear understanding of the department and the system of inspection, and herewith submit the testimony taken, and beg leave to submit the following conclusions :
By the act establishing said department, approved February, 1874, the following duties are required by the Commissioner of Agriculture. He shall prepare a hand-book describing the geologicml formations of the various counties of the State, obtain a. correct ana.lysis of the soils of the various counties of the State. Information on the above subjects and on others of interest to those who till the soils of the State, sha.ll be given in circular or pamphlet form to the Ordina.ries and agricultural associations of the State. Also the proper and careful distribution of all seeds furnished by the United States Government, or purchased by himself; also for the importation of seeds that he may deem of value, and the distribution of the same. He has also under his charge the study of the various insects injurious to the crops, plants and fruits of the State, and he shall give such information as to the proper mode of their destruction, and any other infor mation he may deem of interest to the pla.nters, farmers a.nd horticulturists of the State ; also under his es pecial charge tb e diseases of the grain, fruits and other crops, and furnish the remedies for said disea.ses, with a chemist to assist him in hi& researches, and a
geologist to assist him in preparing a geologica.! anr-
vey of the State. He shall have under his especial charge the analysis
and inspection of fertilizers; alao to report on a.ny matter of interest in connection with the dairy that he may deem of interest to the people of the State ; upon the culture of wool; the utility 1.nd profits of sheepraising ; the subject of irrigation, fencing, or a.ny other matter or subject that he may deem of interest to the agriculture of the State.
In order to carry into effect the foregoing the Com-

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missioner is authorized to make all necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the designs and intentions ot that article.
In order to provide for the proper performance of the duties above set forth in the act, Code, 1883, section 1465 (f), proves for the purpose of practically carrying out the designs for which this Department of Agriculture is established in this State, an appropriation is hereby made for the support and maintenance of said Department for the payment of employees, that it may be necessary to employ to properly carry out the intention of this article, $10,000 per annum, said sum not to include the salary of a Commissioner or his clerk. Said amount shall be especially appropriated from the Treasury for said purpose, and shall be accounted as an annual expense of the State. .And said amount shall be drawn from the State Treasury by the Commissioner, under the rules to be established for said Commissioner by the Governor.
Said Commissioner shall make an annual report, and also shall make a quarterly report, of receipts and expenditures of his office, and the same shall be approved by the Governor before any further amount shall be drawn by the Commissioner from the Treasury.
The duties required have been fully met by the present Commissioner and his predecessor, except as to the geological survey of the State and the maps and illustrations, which duties were transferred by an act of the Legislature passed at the same time to the Geological Department established by an act approved February, 1874.
This appropriation bas been drawn by the Commis sioner in compliance with the terms of the act.
We have carefully examined the disbursements of all the fund so drawn for a period covering the last four years, and find the amounts correctly accounted for by vouchers, except as to immaterial amounts for

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telegrams, express charges and traveling expenses, about which we believe there can be no question. The purpose of the department in the act creating it bas been kept in view by the Commissioner, and as much has been done for the accomplishment of the end in view as the opportunities and facilities of the Commissioner warranted.
In dispatching the business of the department the Commissioner has employed two competent and skillful men to assist him and his clerk in carrying out the intention of the act, in preparing a manual of Georgia, as well as other manuals on the hog, the sheep, on cattle, poultry, and a scientific manual, also the monthly and annual reports, embracing information on all practical matters relating to agriculture, with a minute description of the State, as to its climate, temperature, rain fall, fruit, deposits, water, water power, rivers, fish, game, minerals, diversified products, price of land and transportation, under a recent act amending the law for an analysis of fertilizers, devolving on the Commissioner the entire management and execution ~f the same, which necessitated the employment of an additional employe, whose time is devoted to such duties as are contemplated by the act, which makes three employes besides himself and clerk. Such employes receive as follows: One twelve hundred dollars per annum, and the other two seventeen hundred dollars per annum each, with one porter at twenty-five dollars per month.
There has also been placed under the control of the Commissioner the inspection of oils, which duty devolves upon said employes. There has also been devolved upon him the p?opagation and cultivation of fish in this State, and five hundred dollars of the appropriation to the department was applied to the same. The employes mentioned above and the expenditure of moneys for the salaries are clearly authorized by section six of the organic act, notwithstanding the

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assertion to the contrary by the other members of the joint committee. This construction has been universally held since the organization of the department, and, as far as we can learn, was never questioned before. It bas recPhled the endorsement of Governor Smith, Governor Colquitt, Governor St~phens, Governor Boynton and Governor McDaniel. The language of the act vests a broad discretion in the Commissioner to engage such employes as should be necessary to carry out the purposes of the act, and was limited only by the appropriation of ten thousand dollars per annum.
We could not, by any process of reasoning, agree to the other report, which asserts that this expenditure was without authority of law, and yet recommends the approval of such illegal expenditure of public money. No money should be drawn from the treasury without express authority of law, and if this expenditure was "unauthorized," then not only the Commissioner, but each Governor who approved the account deserve the unqualified condt3mnation of the General Assembly. The committee is of th~ opinion that in the administration of the law regulating the inspection of fertilizers, the Commissioner has discharged his duty.
There may have been a lack of due caution in guarding the distribution of tags to the inspectors. After a fu11 investigation of the inspection of fertilizers we find the present system has afforded the planters of the State great protection against the sale of low grade and spurious fertilizers. But in the opinion of the committee the system has not been as perfect and thorough as is necessary to guard the public against all fraud. . We find that the diatribntion of tags by some of the Inspectors has not been made iu accordance with the spirit of the law, as we interpret it. Large amounts of guano hu been inspected in bulk, and tags issued to
the consisnees. But the evidence does not show that

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all these tags were placed on the identical stuff inspected-the law fixing the duty to do this upon the consignee. Their not doing it would leave room for fraud. A large number of tags was carelessly lost by some of the Inspectors. It appears from the report of the Commissioner, and the evidence, that during the seasons of 1882--'83-

382,300 tags were delivered to 0. T. Rogers. 249,500 tags were delivered toW. P. Harden. 274,100 tags were delivered to Samuel Hawkins. 210,900 tags were delivered to J. S. Lawton. 203,100 tags were delivered toW. H. Howell. 59,200 tags were delivered to E. L. Thomas.

1,379,100 tags.
All these tags not used and returned by the Inspectors were accounted for and the money paid into the Treasury and reported by the Commissioner in the June monthly report some time before the meeting of the present General Assembly. The Inspectors claim that many ofthe bunches of tags as received were short, and the loss should have been charged there and not to them. The opinion of tbe committee is that the Commissioner should verify the account before issuing to the Inspectors. Inspectors are not required by law to see that the tags are placed upon_ packages inspected, and have not done so, and those to whom tags were delivered could, without the risk of detection, attach them to spurious fertilizers. Inspectors not being able always to tell the exact amount in bulk were dependent
on the assertion of those seeking inspection, and on two
or three occasions more tags were issued than there was stuff on hand, and surplus tags thus obtained could have been used to the detriment of the consumer. Notwithstanding these facts the committee find and assert that very little spurious fertilizers has been sold in this State. By the commendable vigilance

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of the Commissioner certain low grades of fertilizers were detected and condemned.
We believe the present law regulating the inspection of fertilizers is defective, and to insure a greater protection to the consumer have recommended a more stringent law, prepared by the committee, and. introduced by Mr. Crenshaw in the House.
We find that in the last season 125,375 93-100 tons were inspected at 50 cents per ton, making $62,688.49. There was paid out for inspection and analysis $13,118.03. This, added to S13,200.00 spent for the Department of Agriculture proper, makes a total expenditare of $26,318.03, having a balance in the State Treasury over and above all expenses, of $36,370.46.
All of which is respectfully submitted. T. M. PEEPLES, L. F. LIVINGSTON, Of Senate Committee.
C. T. ZACHRY, J. W. BARKSDALE, Of House Committee.

Mr. Zachry moved that both reports submitted from the committee appointed to investigate the department of agriculture be referred to the committee on agriculture.
Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution:

A resolutionThat five hundred copies of the two reports of the
committee to investigate the agricultural department be printed for the use of the House.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to amend by inserting after the word 'department" the word "with the evidence taken by said committee."
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to amend further by striking out 500 and inserting 1000.
Mr. McBride called for the previous question.

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The call was sustained, and the main question was put.
The amendment to print the evidence prevailed. The amendment to insert 1000 instead of 1500 was lost. The resolution as amended was agreed to. On motion, the reports were then laid on tho table.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

.A bill to repeal an act to alter and amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville.
.Also, a bill to prohibit fishing in Price's mill pond, in Brooks county.
.Also, a bill to provide for putting to death live stock that become valueless on account of injury received.
.Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah to appoint a Fire Marshal.

.Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass, towit:

.A bill to provide for surveying lands in certain cases.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

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A bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at LaGrange, Ga.
Also, a bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at Waycross, Ga.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of Bartow county.
Also, a bill to provide a permanent fund to be used in purchasing books and binding books for the Library by appropriating all monies received by tile State from the sale of Supreme Court Reports.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution!:! do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize settlement of claim against the Tax
Collector and his securities of Telfair county. Also, a resolution to relieve the securities of the Tax
Collector of Bibb county from certain penalties. Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the SenatE through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate refused to pass the following House bill: with amendment, in which they ask the concurrenc~ of the House, to-wit:

A bill in regard to sale of ardent spirits in J one! county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas ~8. nays 0.
Also, a bill regulating sale of cotton seed in Twiggf and Wilkinson counties, passed by constitutional ma jority of yeas 26, nays 0.

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Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
.A bill to enable towns and cities containing ten thousand inhabitants and upwards, to establish municipal insurances, elect insurance commissioners, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Smith, of Wilkinson, House bill No. 472, for the relief of Wilkinson county, was taken from the table.
Mr. Maddox moved that the Honse take up for consideration Local and Special bills for a third rea<iing.
Mr. Peek moved as a substitute that House bills, with Senate amendments, be taken up for purpose of acting on the amendments.
The substitute was agreed to. The House concurreG. in Senate amendments to the following Honse bills, to wit :
No. 664-.A bill to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of Warren county.
.Also, No. 749-.A bill to regulate method of granting license to sell intoxicating liquors in Jones county.
.Also, a bill to regulate the sale of cotton in the seed in the counties of Twiggs and Wilkinson, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to fix fees of jailors in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as relates to the county of Jackson.
Also, a bill to autb.orize Commissioners of Decatur county to levy a tax of seven-tenths of one per cent. to pay outstanding indebtedness of said county.

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Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Pike county.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:

The committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company.

Respectfully submitted, W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Peek then moved that the Honse proceed with the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.
Mr. Wilson, of Sumter, moved to lay the motion on the table.
The motion to table prevailed. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

A. resolutionThat no member be allowed to speak more than once
.upon the same subject, and then for not more than five minutes, except by a three-fourths vote of the House.

The House then proceeded with the regular order of business, which was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit :

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M'l'. Bpmke'l' :
The Committee of the Whole Rouse have had under considemtion the following bill, to-wit:
A bill for the relief of the county of vVilkinson, and to authorize the payment by the State of Gear gia. of money advanced by said oonnty to pay a. claim of Dr. S. B. Carswell for medical services rendered under and by virtue of an act to prevent the spread of small-pox in this State, approved Dec. 11th, 1861. and for other purposes.
The committee direct me as chairman to report the same back to the Rouse with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.
The bill was read the third time. The amendment proposed by the committee was adopted. Mr. Rice offered an amendment to be known as section -, providing for payment of all similar claims against the State, whether in judgment or not. The amendment was not adopted. Mr. Reese offered an amendment providing that the Governor should have the Attorney General to investigate and report as to the j nstness of the claim before paying the same. The amendment was adopted. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the bill. The call was sustained and the main question put. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry,

Hulsey,

:Barksdale of Wilkes, Humber,

:Beauchamp,

Jordan,

Pmullefmr. Pringle, ~ of Orawfcml,

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Brown, Brooks, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Geer, Gray, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge,

Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs,
Key, i.
Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Owens, Patten,

Redding, Reese, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Ford, Glisson,

Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Coff'ee, Payne, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding

Rich of Wayne, Robbillll, Short, Simmons, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroo"{l, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson:of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson,

Hudson of Webster, James,

Perkins, Rankin,

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1087

e of Lincoln, Jenkins,

Ray of Coweta,

.Tones of DeXalh,

Robertson

Jones of Elbert,

Silman,

Lott,

SpeD&ler,

Mason,

Smith of Bryan,

XcCets,

Stapleton,

McDonough,

Studdard,

MciGre&m",

Suttnn,

l!.IcWhorter,

Wilder,

Middlebrooks,

Wimberley,

Mobley,
Park,
Paulk of Berrien,

Wisdom, Wright of Flo.rd, Mr. Speaker.

Peek,

68. !60. roting 47.

requisite constitutional majority not having 11 favor of the bill it was lost. follow~ng bill was read the third time, to-

l to be Emtitled. an aet to submit to the qualified. tf this State, a.t the next general eleetion to be the first Wednesday in October, 1884, amende the Constitution of the State of Georgia.. pro:or the creation of the office of Lieutenant Govt' this State by the addition of the following ~o be known as section IV. of article 5 of the 1tion, to-wit :
:a shall be a Lieutenant Governor in this State,
t.ll have the same qualifications and shall be Lt the same time and in the same manner as ernor of this State. The Lieutenant Governor aside over the Senate and shall receive for his the same compensation as the Speaker of the f Representatives for each day which the Sen[ sit, but shall receive no other pay or peraf any kind except when he is acting Governor,

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as provided in Article V, Section 1, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution, and to furthAr amend said Constitution, and for other purposes therein named."

Mr. Redding called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Courson Dart, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Griffin,

Graham, Gray, Griffith, Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jone,; of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moo:.-e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, . Witcher, Whatley. Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

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1089

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Burch, Bush, Crittenden, Daniel, Falligant, Geer, Hawkes,

Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Lewis, Lofton, McBride, McCurry, McGregor, Mobley, Murray, Pendleton,

Reese, Rich of Paulding, Simmons, Tate, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mdntosh, Withrow, Wright of Washington.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln,
Bartl~>tt,
Beck, Brinson, Carter. Calvin, Chancey, Cox, Everett, Foy, Gordon, Howell, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins,

Jordan, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lott, Mason, McCants, McKinney, McDonough, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin,

Robertson, Silman, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Wilder, Wimberly, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 105. Nays 29. Not voting 41.

So the bill not having received the requisite two thirds vote of all the members elect the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to as amended, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 100, nays 1-to-wit:

.A bill to amend an act to authorize and empower the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
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of Mcintosh county in his ex-officio capacity as Mayor of the city of Darien, to fine and imprison delinquent. street hands in said city.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the President of the Senate, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House, the following Senate resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAccepting the invitation to attend the Louisville Ex-
position, and designating a day on which the GP-neral Assembly will visit the same.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWilm, Chairman.

Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Banks have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, proofs correct, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Planters Loan and Trust Company.
Respectfully submitted. R. C. HuMBER, Chairman.
The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

.Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to-wit:

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1091

An act to amend the charter of the city of Cuthbert,

in Randolph county, in relation to receiving of taxes

in said city, and to authorize the appointment of tax

assessors, and .for other purposes.

Also, an act requiring the teachers of public schools

of Rabun county to be paid for average attendance of

pupils, and not exclusively according to the grade of

teaching.

Also, an act to prohibit the killing of wild. deer or

turkeys in certain seasons of the year, in Rabun coun-

ty.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirit-

uous, or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters, in the

county of Mitchell, of this State, after submitting the

same to the qualified voters of said county; and to

provide a penalty for a violation of the same, and for

other purposes,

Also, an act to provide for the drawing of only one

grand jury for each term of the Superior Court Of

Polk county.

Also, an act to regulate the time for which members

of the City Council of Augusta shall hold office, and

for other purposes.

,

Also, an act to submit to the legal voters of Taylor

county the question of prohibiting the sale of spiritu-

ous or malt liquors in said county, and to give effect to

the result of said election, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to prevent any person in Thomas conn

ty from herding and driving or herding or driving

sheep from the range or ranges where they use or graze,

without first giving notice, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize and empower the Commis_

sioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of

Troup to levy and collect such additional tax, annu-

ally, as may be necessary for the support and main-

tainance of the paupers of said county.

Also, an act to regulate the sale of spirituous or in-

o.xicating liquors of any kind in the county of Twiggs,

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in the State of Georgia, unless the same shall be authorized by a majority of the legal voters of said county, and to prescribe the manner of taking the vote thereon.
Also, an act to incorporate the Irwinton Railroad Company.
Also, an act to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Jasper county, to define the liabilities of said owners, and the rights of persons damaged by said stock running at large.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Capital Bank of Macon, Georgia, approved August 24, 1872, so as to authorize the President and Directors of said Bank to reduce the capital stock of said Bank to $100,000, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to authorize the County Commissioners of Thomas county to appropriate from the general fund of said county moneys to assist the citizens Of each militia district to erect a suitable building for the purpose of holding Justice Court in each militia district in said county. The amount of money to be appropriated to be left to the discretion of said Commissioners.

The Governor has also approved and signed the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolution-
To appropriate money to pay the Chaplains of the House and Senate for the adjourned session of 1883.
Also, a resolution providing for the payment of the per diem, and actual expenses, of the Joint Committee to investigate the affairs of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.
Also, a resolution to authorize and direct the payment to Daniel R. Proctor his per diem and mileage.

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1093,

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Reese in the chair.
Mr. Reese, chairman Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to supply a deficiency in the contingent fund for the year 1883.
The bill was read the third time. The amendment proposed by the committee was adopted. The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, .A.lsabrook, A. tkinson, A. vary, .A.wbry, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw,

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key,

Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sin-1uefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson,

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Crumbley, Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,

Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, :M:cRae, McKay, McCurry, 'McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, 'Valdroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

'l'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beck Brinson, Bush, Camp, Carter, Crittenden, Cox, Everett, Foy, Gordon, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of DeKalb,

Jones of Elbert, Lott, Mason, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Robins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur,

Silman, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Tucker, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington; ' Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 125. Nays 0. Not votin 50.

So the requisite constitutionlll majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.

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1095

On motion of Mr. Little the bill was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Leaves of absence for providential cause were granted Messrs. Bonner, Brinson and Sutton.
The hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House. adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
Leave Of absence was granted for the committee on
the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad for this evening's session.
The House resumed consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Pendleton in the chair.
Mr. Pendleton, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they direct me, as chairman, to report back to the House, with the . recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill making an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balance of salary due as Judge of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit of this State for years 1879 and 1880.
The bill was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.

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On calling the roll the vote was as folfows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Ba.rksc:!.:de of Wilkes, Brewster, Brooks, Carroll, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Dart, Davis, Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Fuller, Geer, Gray,

Hawkes, Harris, Boge, Hulsey, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Key, Kimsey, Little, McRae, Mobley, :Moore of Hancock, Murray, Owens, Payne, Pendleton,

Ray of Coweta,

Reese,

Rice,

Rich of Wayne,

Robbe,

Rountree,

Russell of Clarke,

Russell of Decatur,

Shipp,

Simmons,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Stallings,

Sweat of Clinch,

Sweat of Pierce,

Tate,

,

Wilson of Sumter,

Wilson of Camden,

Wisdom,

Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bu.sh, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Fite, Foster, Glisson, Griffin, Graham,

Griffith, Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lewis, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Patten,

Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Robins, Short, Sinquefield, Studdard, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Winningham, "\V"ilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Washington.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Crumbley, Cox, DeLacy, Everett, Foy, Gary, Gordon, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason,
McCant~,
McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Park, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Redwine,

Robertson, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 58. Nays 58. Not voting 59.

The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Crenshaw offered the following resolution which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

Resolved, That hereafter this House hold night sessions from 8 untillO p. m. for the purpose of consid.ering local and special bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, and the r.eport of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit railroads in this State from discontinuing passenger stations that have heretofore or may hereafter be established for five consecutive years as passenger stations at _a point on the road.
1\fr. Eason called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.

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The call was sustained and the .yeas and nays were ordered.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Glisson, Graham,

Gray, Harris, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Logue, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Morrow, Osborn, Patten, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Broyles, Burch, Davis, Daniel, Dews, Fuller, Griffin, Griffith, Head,

Hoge, Howell, James, Jordan, Julian, Lewis, Little, McBride, Moore of Hancock,

Owens, Payne, Reese, Robbe, Eihipp, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Witcher, Zachry.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1883.

1099

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, :Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, C:rlvin, Chancey, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, DeLacy, Everett, Falligant, Foy, Gary, Geer, Gordon, Hawkes,

Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, MclntoRh, McGregor, l\1c Whorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins,

Rankin, Redwine, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 81. N~ys 27. Not voting 67.

The bill not having receivPd the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
M'r. Maddox offered the following resolution which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat the clerk on to-morrow morning, immediately
after reading the Journal, furnish to this House, in a written report, all local and special bills on a first, second~ and third reading, and the number in the hands of committees ; also, all general bills for first, second and third :reading,~ and in thP. hands of committees ; also, all Senate bills for first, second and third reading, and in hands of committees; also, all

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bills reconsidered on the table, and all resolutions and third places on the Cale-ndar. This resolution applying only to favorably reported bills.

Mr. Harris, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me to return to the House with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Rome and Chattanooga Railroad Company.

Also, the following bi.ll which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to so alter and extend the franchises of the Coast Line Railroad Company as to authorize and empower said company to construct additional lines of road through the streets of Safannah, etc.
Respectfully submitted, N. E. HARRIS, chairman protem.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by a constitutional majority-yeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Americus to remove persons who shall have small-pox in said city to a small-pox hospital or pest house, and to compel all persons living within said city to be vaccinated, and to quarantine against all persons who have been exposed to small-pox.

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The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to ani the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 3-to-wit:

A bill to provide for taxing the rolling stock and other personal property of railroads lying partly in this State and partly in other States.

. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to make it unlawful for any owner or owners of any turnpike road or keeper of any toll gate upon any turnpike road in this State, to demand or collect toll from any person for traveling over such roaq when it is not kept repaired so as to comply with the terms of its charter, and provide punishment therefor.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to presyribe the duties of deputy clerks of the County Courts, to provide for their compensation, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 100, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to authorize and require the State Treasurer, with the written approval of the Governor, to select some bank or banks in the city of New York, in which he shall deposit public funds sufficient to meet and pay when due the principal and interest of the

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public debt, where the public debt is payable in the city of New York.

The following bills were laid on the table, to wit :

A bill to declare personal property the subject of collateral pledge or pawn.
Also, a bill to perfect the present convict system.

Leave of absence was granted Mr. Hawkes, on account of sickness.

The following bill was read the third time, to- wit :

A bill to provide for an appeal from one jury to another in the Superior and City Courts of this State, and to provide for the selection of the jury, to try such appeals, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Lofton, the bill was recommitted tv the Committee on General Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0-towit:

A bill to confer upon Ordinaries or Boa.rds of County Commissioners jurisdiction to alte.r private ways.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a requisite constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882, which provides for the registration of liquor dealers.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Rules have had under considera

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tion the following resolutions which they report back with the recommendation that they do not pass, towit:

..A resolutionTo take from the Clerk's desk Honse bill No. 849,
to be read a third time and put upon its pa"ssage. ..Also, a resolution to take from the table House bill
. No. 1034, to be read a, third time, and put upon its passage .
.Also, a resolution that no member shall be allowed to speak more than once upon the same subject, and then not more than five minutes, except by a threefourths vote of the House.
Respectfully submitted, JoHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 107, nays 0-towit:
.A bill to be entitled an act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in tl~e county of Floyd, and the various acts amendatory thereof, and to define tlle duties of the Mayor and Council and other officers of said city.

The following bill was read the third time, there port of the committee was agreed to, proofs of pub lication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by constitutional majority-yeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to facilitate the forfeiture of penal bonds in the courts of this State.
On motion of Mr. Falligant, the House then adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

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8 O'CLOCK P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be pres ent. The order of business was the reading of local and special bills a third time. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to repeal an act to provide for the payment of certain insolvent costs in tile Augusta Judicial Circuit, approved February 15, 1873, in so far as the said act applies to the county of Burkc:, approved February 26, 1877.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the extension of the corporate limits of the city of Columbus.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prevent any person or persons ~rom bringing sickly cattle or cattles from sickly localities other than the comity of Rabun into Rabun county.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs o~ publication of notices required by law were exhibited,

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the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitub:>, as amended, by the requisite. constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, in this State; to define its powers and duties, and for other purposes, approved August 26, 1879, and altered September 14, 1881, by an act amendatory of the act aforesaid, extending the term of office of the present incumbents by changing the mode of electing the members of said Board, and by making the Mayor of the city of Augusta an ex-officio member of said Board. and for other purposes, by changing the method of appointing or electing the members of said Board, and for other purposes.
The fo1lowing bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices w~~re exhibited, the re.port of the committee was agreed tc, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to make the Tax Collector of Spalding county Px-officio Shf'riff, with all the powers now vested in Sheriffs and Constables, so far as relates to the collection of taxes for State and county, in said county, to prescribe fees for same, and for other p)Jrposes.

The following bill.was read the third time, the re. port of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publi-
cation of proper notices were exhibited, and the qill
passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate what is at present known as Brown's Station as the town of Brownwood, to incorporate said town of Brownwood, in the county of Terrell, to fix the corporate limits thereof, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proof of 70

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publication of proper notices were exhibited and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomasville, and to grant certain privileges to the same, and to define its limits, and to create a Board of ' Tax Assessors for said town, to authorize the Mayor and Council thereof to complete the survey of said town, and to regulate the method of assessing and collecting tax on realty.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize and empower the corporate authorities of the city of Madison to establish a system of uublic schools for said city, to levy and collect a tax for maintaining and supporting said scliools; to authorize the County School Commissioners of Morgan county to pay over to the corporate authorities of said city, for the use of said public schools, such part of the State school fund as may be their just pro rata share thereof, and for other purp?ses therein named.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 94, nays 2, to-wit:

A bill to levy a tax on all dogs in the county of Floyd, to appropriate the money so raised to the educational fund of said county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs

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of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to.wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Emanuel, to definP their powers and duties, approved September 29, 1881, so as to have the members thereof appointed by the grand jury instead of being elected by the people ; also that the Sheriff of said county shall receive only two dollar~ per diem for his services in said Court, and also that the meeting of said Court be held every three months, or oftener if necessary.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide a Board of Cominission8rs for the county of Elbert, approved February 27th, 1875.

The following bill was read the third time, pro ofs o publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit any person or persons from seining, boating, netting or catching fish in any way except with hooks and lines, in any of the streams in Emanuel county.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to repeal an act entitled an act tJ establish a Board of Commissioners for Chattooga county, etc., approved March 4th, 1875, and the act amendatory thereof, approved Sept. 22, 1881.

The following bill was read the third time and proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Bulloch, and to increase the fee for the same to $5,000, approved Sept. 5th, 1879, and to establish in lieu thereof the general liquor law of the State.
The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Jordan called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 97, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Quitman to provide for the registration of the legal voters of the incorporation, and enforce the same.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to as amended, proofs of publication of notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to establish the City Court of Macon, in the county of Bibb, to define its jurisdiction and powers, to provide for the appointment of a Judge and other officers thereof, to define their powers and duties, and for other purposes.

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Those absent by leave granted since Sept. 1st, are: Messrs. Bonner, Brinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Everett, Foy, Hudson of Webster, Hawkes, Mason, McCants, Spengler, Perkins, Stapleton, Smith of Bryan, Silman, Sutton, Wilder, Wisdom and Wimberly.
Leave of absence was granted for providential cause to Mr. Geer.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, September 14, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

.Alexander,

.Alsabrook,

AtkinAon,

A vary,

Awbry,

Barksdale of Wilkes,

Bartlett,

Beauchamp,

Bishop,

Brewer,

Brewster,

,

Broyles,

Brown,

Brooks,

Burch,

Bush,

Camp,

Carroll,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacko way, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Simmons, Sinquefield, Spence,

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Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Harrie, Head,

Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, )fcKay, McRae, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Payne, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Crawford,

Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson,
Stalling~,
Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, vVatts, Wilder, 'Vinningham, Wilson of Bullock, wilson of Greene, "Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, "Wilson of Camden, vVisdom, 'Vithrow, vVitcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Carter, Calvin, Cox, Everett, Foy,

Geer, Hawkes, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, McCants, McDonough, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Perkins, Rankin, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Wimberly, Wright of Floyd.

Present 149. Absent 26.

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Mr. Spengler, from the Committee on Journals, re-

ported the Journals of yesterday examined and ap

proved.



Mr. Russell, of Clarke, gave notice of a motion to

reconsider.

Mr. Crittenden gave notice of a motion to recon-

sider.

Mr. Wilson, of Bulloch, gave notice of a motion to

reconsider.

Mr. Little gave notice of a motion to reconsider.

The Journal of yesterday was then read and con-

firmed.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, moved to reconsider so much

of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of

the House in failing to pass-

Bouse bill No. 599-To amflnd the Constitution of

the State so as to create the office of Lieutenant Gov-

ernor.

.

Mr. McGregor moved to la.y the motion to recon-

sider on the table.

The motion to table was lost.

The motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Little moved to reconsider so much of the Jour-

nal of yesterday as rPlates to the action of the House

on House ,bill to appropriate money to pay C. F. Crisp

balance due him on his salary as Judge of the South-

western Circuit.

The motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Crittenden moved to reconsider so much of the

Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the

House on-

House bill No. 650-To prohibit i"ailroad companies from discontinuing any passenger station that has heretofore or may be hereafter established for five consecutive years.
The motion to reconsider pr~vailed. r. Wilson, of Bulloch, moved to reconsider so

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much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on-
House bill No. 835-To repeal an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell intoxicating liquors in the county of Bulloch.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:.

A bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Rockdale county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 4.

The following bills of the Senate has been passed, towit:
A bill amending section 4258 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to establishing a branch college at Marshallville, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill mnking effective homestead waivers, passed by constitutional majmity of yeas 25, nays 7.

The following House bill has been passed, to-wit:
A bill providing compensation for managere of certain elections in Hancock county, passed by constituti<lnal)najority of yeas 25, nays 0.
On motion of Mr. Peek, the following House bill was taken up for the purpose of acting on Senate amendments,thereto, to- wit :
No. 445-A bill to prohibit the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquor in the county of Rockdale.

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The following amendments of the Senate were agreed to, to-wit:
Amendments to the 1st and 7th sections. The following amendments were disagreed to, to-wit: Amendments to the 4th, 7th, 8th and 3d sections.

On motion, the following bills were taken from the table:

No. 301-For relief of Enoch B. Ketcherside. No. 454-To make the breaking ~nd entering railroad cars burglary. No. 60-To amend section 4151 of the Code.

Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. McCurry, Mcintosh and Jenkins.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:.

An act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in the county of Henry.
Also, an act to require the owners of all horses, mules, hogs, sheep, goats, cows and cattle, and stock of all kind, to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Warren county.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta.
Also, an act to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of Warren county.
Also, an act establishing a new chartE'r for the town of Stone Mountain.

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Also, an act to regulate the manner of holding mu-

nicipal elections in the city of LaGrange.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Powder

Springs, in Cobb county.

Also, an act to establish a new charter for the town

of Jackson, in Butts county.

Also, an act to repeal an act to fix the fees of jailors

in the counties of Banks and Jackson.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirit-

uous, or malt liquors in the county of Pike.

Also, an act to authorize Henry Sanders to connect

his beer depot with the Central Railroad track on New

street, in Savannah, Ga.



Also, an act to presc~be the method of issuing li-

cense for the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors

in the county of Jones.



Also, an act to pay Election Superintendents in the

county of Quitman.

Also, an act to authorize the Board of Commission-

ers of Warren county to levy and collect a tax to build

and repair the public buildings on bridges, etc., in

said county.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town

of Ellaville, in Schley county, approved Nov. 23rd,

1859.

Also, an act to amend the several acts incorporating

the town of Lawrenceville.

Also, an act changing the Road laws of the State in so

far as they relate to Irwin county.

Also, an act to establish the office of County Solici-

tor for the County Court of Thomas.

.

Also, an act to prohibit the selling, vending and

exchanging any intoxicating liquors within two miles

of Pentecost church, in Jackson county; also, within

one and one-half miles of Center church, in Oglethorpe

county ; also, within three miles of Bethany church,

in Jackson county; also, Mountain Creek church and

Allen Fork church, both in Jackson county ; also,

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the Methodist church at Winterville, in Oglethorpe county, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
Also, an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Monroe county.
.Also, an act to prevent the running at large of hogs upon the island of St. Simons, county of Flynn, State of Georgia.
.Also, an act to fix the amount of license for selling intoxicating liquors within the incorporate town in Telfair county.
.Also, an act to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or firearms on any unenclosed lands in Chatham county after being forbidden so to do liy the owner thereof.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within two miles of Lawrenceville Cross Roads Academy, in the county of Calhoun.
Also, an act to amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

By leave of the House the following House bills were withdrawn:

No. 563, by Mr. Robbe-To change the boundary lines of the 122d, 120tb, 398th and 400th districts, G. M., of Richmon<i county.
No. 991, by Mr. Wolfe-To incorporate the Alice and Dublin Railroad Company.

The regular order was the reading of House bills a third time.
'l'he following reconsidered bill was taken up and read the third time,. to-wit:
No. 60-A bill to amend section 4151 of the Code of 1882, wl1ich provides for proving accounts against non-residents.

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The substitute as originally amt"nded was adopted in lieu of the original bill.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute as amended by the constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 4.

The following message was received from his Excellency,. the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following Acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the town of Villa Rica, on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, in the county of Carron, and to provide for the election of a Mayor and Councilman of said town, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend an act to incorporate the town of Tallapoosa, in the county of Haralson, and for other purposes, approved Dec. 20, 1860 ; to adopt a new. charter for said town; to provide for the time and manner of holding elections for municipal officers of said town, and to define the limits of the same, approved Dec. 7, 1880 ; by changing the center of said incorporation to a point one-half mile from where it now is, which point is known as "Seven Chestnuts," and to extend the corporate limits of said town one mile in every direction from Seven Chestnuts.
Also, an act to provide compensation for all managers of general, special and municipal elections held in Oconee county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Rockmart, in Polk county, Ga., approved August 26, 1872, and the act amendatory thereof, approved March 3, 1875, that an act to prescribe the:manner of incorporating towns and villages in_this State, approved August 26, 1872, be adopted

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and added as an amendment to the charter of the town of Rockmart, in Polk county, State of Georgia ; to prevent collecting of tax on improvements, live stock, etc., used on farming lands in said town; to fix the boundaries of said town, and to regulate the closing of streets and alleys in said town.
Also, an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to fix and regulate the sala:ry of the Mayor of said city, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of the city of Americus in building a bridge across Flint river; to provide a mode for assessing the land or property of any one taken for the use of said bridge, and to authorize the charging of toll on said bridge, and other provisions in relation to the same, assented to Febru::~.ry 27, 1875, so as to authorize said Mayor and Council to sell, have, alien or rent said bridge, and to release said Mayor and Council from all liability on account of the negligence or conduct of the lessees or assignee.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale or furnishing of intoxicating liquors of any kind and in any quantity within one mile of Mount Pleasant Methodist church, in White county, except for medical, and wine for sacramental purposes ; to provide a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Crawfordville, Taliaferro county, approved Dec. 27, 1826, and the act amendatory thereof, approved Aug. 29, 1879, so as to change the time pf holding the election for Commissioners and Marshals of said town ; to prescribe the qualifications of electors, and to provide for the punishment of illegal voting; to provide for elections and prescribe the powers of the chairman of the Council of said corporation; to enlarge the powers of said Council as to taxation, to provide for the abatement of nuisances; to provide for the making, opening and

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improvements of streets ; to provide for the imposition of punishment in the alternative either by fine or imprisonment, and to provide for the collections of fines.
Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company of Savannah, in the county of Chatham.
Also, an act to prohibit the sal9 of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liqI}Or in any quantity in the county of CampbPll, in Ge::>rgia, and to provide a penalty therefor, and to define the term of intoxicating liquors as used in this act; the manner and time of its going into effect, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Roswell, in the county of Cobb, a_nd for other pur poses .
.i\.lso, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of ClarksvillP, in the county of Habersham, approved Sept. 16, 1870, and amend the various acts amending said act of incorporation, and for other purposes.
Also, an act for the protection of game and birds in the county of Wilkes; to prohibit the killing, trapping, or netting of the same during certain months, Jn said county, to provide penaities for all so doing, and for other purposes.

Mr. Peek offered the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution-
That the afternoon session of to-day be devoted to the consideration of Senate bills, to be taken up as follows:

Bills on third reading, first. "Bills on second reading, secoud. Bills on first reading, third. On motion of Mr. Redding, the resolution was laid on the table.

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The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of Enoch B. Ketcherside, of the county of Dade, and for other purposes.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Dawson called for the previous question.
The call.was sustained, and the main question was put.
Mr. Jacoway called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, BarksC:tle of Wilkes, Bartlett, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dart, DyPree, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford,
Foster, Fuller, GlisBon, Griffin, Griffith, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Irwin, Jacoway, Julian, Key, Lewis, Lofton, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson,

Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, StallingR, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, 1.Naldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, vVithrow, 1Vitcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson,

Gordon, Hawkes,

Osborn, Owens,

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A vary, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Carroll, Davis, Dawson, Dewll, Drewry, Graham, Gray,

Head, Iioge, Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of DeKalb, Kimsey,. Little, Logue, Mason, Mobley,

Pendleton, Pringle, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Sinquefield, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson, Watson," Wilder, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom,

1'hose not voting are Messrs.-

.A.lsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Cox, Daniel, Deaton, DeLacy, Eason, Everett, Foy, Gary,

Geer, Harris, Hulsey, James, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lott, McCant$1 McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks,

Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Teasley, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 76. Nays42. Not voting 67.

The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

'The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute by constitutional majorityyeas 96, nays 0-towit :

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A bill to declare the breaking and entering a railroad car burglary, and to provide a punishment therefor.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3446 of the Code, so as to allow plaintiffs to recommence an action that has been non-suited, dismissed or discontinued by making and filing a pauper affidavit.
On motion of Mr. Fite the bill was amended by striking out the words "trial term of the recommenced action" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "or with the recommencement of the suit."
On motion of Mr. Bartlett the bill was amended by adding the following proviso :

''Provided, that this act shall not apply to cases now pending which have been recommenced after being once dismissed."
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to.
Mr. Sweat called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roU the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles,
Brown, Crenshaw, (.,'rittenden,
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Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Julian,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Clarke, Short, Simmons, Spence, Stallings,

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Crumbley, Courson Dawson, Drewry, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Fuller, Glisson, Graham, Harris, Head, Howell,

Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Studdard, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Wood.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Daniel, Dews, Falligant, Griffin, Gray,

Gordon, Griffith, Hoge, Little, Lofton, McBride, Middlebrooks, Moo:-e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Owens, Pendleton, Redding, Reese,

Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Shipp, Sinquefield, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Wilson of Greene, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey] Cox, Dart, Davis, Deaton,

Hawkes, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lott, McKay, McCants, McCurry, Mcltinney, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Perkins, .Rankin, Redwine, Rice, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton, Teasley, Watts, Wimberly,

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DeLacy, DuPree, Everett, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer,

:McGregor, McWhorter, 1\Iobley, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne,

Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Vilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 71. Nays 39. Not voting 65.

So the bill not having received the requisite two thirds vote of all the members elect the bill was lost.
The following bi!l was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to regulate official advertisements of all county officers in the several counties of this State.
Mr. Jordan called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The substitute pruposed by the Committee was adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. McGregor called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

.A. tkinson, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Broyles, Brooks, Bush, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Daniel, DuPree, Eason,

Roge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Key, Lewis, Logue, Maddox, Mason,

Rice, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Simmons, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall,

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Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Ha~ks,

McElvaney, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Payne, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese,

Watson, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe.

Those voting in the negative are .Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Brewer, Brewster, Burch, Carroll, Carithers, Crittenden, Courson, Davis, Dews, Drewry, Fuller, Gray,

Head, Irwi~, James, Julian, Kimsey, Little, McRae, McKay, McBride, Mitchell, Mobley, Osborn, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Peek, Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Robbins, Robertson, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler,
Smith of Wilkinson, Withrow, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes,
Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Brown, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Chancey, Cox, Dart, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Everett,

Harris, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Lofton, Lott, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks,

Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin, Rich of Paulding Robbe, .
Russell of Decatur, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Teasley, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

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Foy, Gary, Geer, Gordon,

Moore of Talia!erro, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 68.

Nays42.

Not voting 65.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to ani the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to provide for the sale of the western half of lot letter ''G" in Percival Ward, in the city of Savannah, and the improvements thereon, known as "The Arsenal," and all the right, title, interest and estate of the State therein, to the Savannah Volunteer Guards ; to direct the Governor to make a conveyance thereof in the name of the State upon certain conditions, and for other purposes connected therewith.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the St:lcretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bill of the Senate, and I am directed to transmit to the House the same forthwith, to- wit :

A bill amending an act defining who are agents of insurance companies not incorporated by the laws of this State, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

The following bill was read the third time, the proof of publication of notices required by law were

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exhibited and the report M the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed n.s amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to require railroad companies in this State to employ sworn weighers in the weighing of all cars loaderl for transportation of freight by the car load, to (l.efine how such weighing shall be done, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to require all railroad companies doing business in this State, to file with the Secretary of State, within twenty days after notification from the Governor, a full and complete copy of the charter and all amendments thereto, under which they operate, and the names of their th~n President, Vice President, SP.cretary, and Treasurer, and for other purposes.

Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Murray and Drewry.
On motion of Mr. Waldroo-p, the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House .reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The regular order of business was the reading of House bills a third time, and the consideration of the same.

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The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Reese in the chair.
Mr. Reese, chairman Committee of the Whole Honse, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following House bill, to-wit:

No. 732-A bill to be entitled an act to establish an Industrial School as a part of the University of Georgia, and to appropriate money for the same, and for other purposes.
They directme to report the bill back to the House, with the recommeudatio.n that it do pass as amended.
The bill was then read the third timP. Mr. Maddox called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted. The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, .Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Carroll, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dart, Dews,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Rice, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Walthall, Watson, Watts,

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DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Gary, Graham, Gray, Hawkes,

Mason, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Patten, Peek, Pringle,

Wild-er, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Carithers, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Fite, Fuller, Glisson, Griffin, Griffith, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jacoway,

Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Kimsey, McRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, 1\fcElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Murray, Oi!born, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese,

Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Short, Simmons, Stallings, Studdard, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Uclntosh, wilson of Camden, Withrow, 'Vitcher, Wood, Wright of W ashingtoo, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Cox, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy,

Foy, Geer, Gordon, Hulsey, Jenkins, Jones of Ba:.:tow, Lewis, Lott, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Smith of 'Vilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton,

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Drewry, Everett, Ford, Foster,

McWhorter, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Park,

Teasley, Wimberley, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 64. Nays 64. Not voting 47.
So the requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.
Mr. Lewis stated that he would have voted nay, but was paired with Mr. Hulsey who, if present, would vote yea.
Mr. Lewis offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

A resolutionThat hereafter no member shall be allowed to debate
any bill, resolution or other measure before the House, except in case some member shall call for an explanation of the measure before the House, and in that case the chairman of the committee, to which the same was referred or the introducer of the bill, resolution or other matter, sLall be allowed five minutes within which to give such explanation.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the tcommittee on En rollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to establish the office of County Solicitor for the county of Thomas, provide for his appointment and prescribe his duties.
Also, an act to regulate the manner of holding municipal elections in the city of LaGrange, and to re-

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quire the voters to register and define who are legal voters.
Also, an act to require the owners of all horsfs, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, and all other stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in the county of Warren, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah; to prevent the Judge thereof from practicing law, and for other purposes, approved September 15, 1881.
Also, an act to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or firearms on the lands of another, unenclosed, in the county of Chatham, after being forbidden so to do.
Also, an act to prevent the running at large of hogs upon the island of St. Simons.
Also, an act to abulish the office of County Treasurer of Monroe county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to repeal an act to fix the fees of jailors in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as relates to the county of Jackson.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of all intoxicating liquors in the county of Pike.
Also, an act to prohibit the selling of intoxicating liquors within two 11liles of Pentecost church, in Jackson county ; within one and one-half miles of Center church, in Oglethorpe eounty, and the Methodist church at Winterville, in said county; within three miles of Bethany church, in the 257th district, G. M., of Jackson county, of Mountain Creek church and Allen Fork church, both in Jackson county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Powder Springs, in Cobb county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lawrenceville, in Gwinnett county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville, in Schley county, approved Nov. 23rd, 1859, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved Feb. 28, 1874, and the acts amendatory thereof, so as to gr-ant additional powers to the :Mayor and General Council.
Also, an act establishing a new charter for the town of Stone Mountain.
Also, an act to prescribe the method of issuinp: license for the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Jones.
Also, an act to authorize Henry Sanders to connect his beer depot with the Central Railroad track on New street, in Savannah, Ga., by means of a railway to be operated by horse power.
Also, an act to re>gulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of Warren county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of liquors in any quantity in two miles of Lawrenceville Cross Roads Academy, in the county of Calhoun.
Also, an act to pay Election Superintendents in the counties of Quitman and Randolph.
Also, an act changing the Road laws of this State so far as relates to Irwin county.
Also, an act to fix the amount of license for selling liquors in the incorporated towns of Telfair county at a sum not less than now fixed in said county.
Also, an act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Warren county to levy and collect a tax above that now allowed by law.
Also, an act to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, in Butts county.
An act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in the county of Henry, and tb~ various acts amendatory thereof, and to define the powers and duties of the Mayor and Council.

Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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Mr. Maddox, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Rules have had under considera-
tion a resolution to-wit:

A joint resolutionThat the General Assembly do adjourn sine die at
noon on Saturday, the 22d day of September, 1883, and I am directed to report the same back with the recommendation that it do not pass.

Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. MADDOX, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox submitted the following minority report from the Committee on Rules:

Mr. Speaker :
The undersigned dissents from the report of the majority of the Committee on Rules, relative to the joint resolution that the General Assembly do adjourn at noon on Saturday, the 22d day of September, 1883. I believe that everything that need be done by this General Assembly can be done by the time indicated in the resolution, and therefore think the same should be adopted.
JOHN W. MADDOX.

Mr. Robbe offered the following resolution, which was read and unanimously agreed to, to-wit:

WHEREA<S, House bill No. 654 was on its introduction in the House referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, and th., report of that committee recommended that said bill "do pass," and
WHEREAS, :::laid bill was afterwards, on motion, recommitted to said committee, and on further action by said committee, the bill was reported back with the

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recommendation that said bill "do not pass," but from oversight the endorsement on said bill was not endorsed by the chairman presiding over said committee, which caused the first endorsement to be acted upon, passing the bill, instead of the. second endorsement which was against the bill; therefore be it
Resolved, That the action of the House in passing said bill be expunged from the record. and that said bill take its place on the Calendar among bills adversely reported, and that the chairman be authorized to place the proper endorsement on said bill nunc pro tunc.

The following .bill was on motion of Mr. Rice laid on the table, to-wit:

No. 733-House bill to appropriate $20~000 of the money arising from the inspection of fertilizers in this State annually to the support of the branch colleges of the State University.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
No. 734-A bill to further :prescribe the duties of the official Stenographic Reporters of the Superior Courts, and to prescribe the manner of preserving their notes, and to fix their compensation.

Mr. Bishop called for the previous question. Leaves of absence were granted on providential cause to Messrs. Silman, Calvin, and Wright of Washington. On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, the House then adjourned until8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'CLOCK P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.

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By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Cannon introduced the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A resolution-
To appropriate money to pay the expense of establishing the line between Georgia and North Carolina.
The House then proceeded with the regular order of business, which was the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of notices required by law were exhibited, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Monroe, in the county of Walton, and to confer additional powers on the President of the Board of Commissioners of said town, approved February 24, 1877, so as to provide a penalty for illegal voting at the municipal elections in said town of Monroe.
The Committee recommended the passage of the bill by a substitute, entitled-
A bill to be entitled an act to make illegal voting at municipal elections in this State indictable, and to prescribe a penalty' therefor.
The substitute was amended and adopted in lieu of the original bill.
The report of the Committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute as amended, by the constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays 0.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, to- wit :

No. 813-A bill to change an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton

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county, approved Dec. 3, 1880, so as to require the election of said Board by the people.

On the passage of the bill the yeas were 53 and the nays 35.
The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to as amended, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 97, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to require butchers and persons buying cattle to be slaughtered in Bibb county to submit tho books, required by law to be kept by them, to the Grand Juries of said county, to providA a penalty for a failure so to do, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agre~d to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 2, to-wit:

No. 848-A bill to incorporate the Central City Loan and '!'rust Association, to grant banking privileges to the same, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Hartwell, in Hart county, approved Feb. 26, 1856, which said act is as follows: "An act to incorporate the town of Hartwell, in the county of Hart, and for

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other purposes therein named," soas to authorize the Board of Commissioners of said town to issue bonds to the amount of six thousand dollars, or to such an amount thereof as may be deemed necessary by said Board for the purpose of erecting and equipping a public school building in said town, and to authorize said Board of Commissioners to provide for the payment of said bonds by levying a tax therefor on the taxable property of said town, to provide for an election to ratify the provisions of this bill, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Court of Ordinary in and for the county of Lee, in this State.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit :

A bill to require the owners of all horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs and stock of any description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in Baldwin county, to define the liabilities of said owners, and the rights of persons damaged by said stock running at large.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, yeas 93, nays_O, to-wit:

A bill to keep open, remove, and prevent obstruc-

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tions to the free passage of fish in the waters of all rivers and creeks in Baldwin county.
The following bill was read the third time, th~ report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by sui>stitute by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Baldwin county, or such other officer whose duty it may be, to submit to the voters of said county the question of issuing bonds of said county for the building of county offices and a court house for said county, and to provide for the issue and redemption of said bonds, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, there port of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 91) nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Baldwin county, or such other officer whose duty it may be, together with the Treasurer of said county, to issue county bonds for the purpose of retiring the old bonds of said county now outstanding, and for other purposes.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:

The committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha Rivers Canal Company.
Respectfully submitted, W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
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Mr. Harris, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on
Railroads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me toreturn to the House with the recommendation that the introducer be allowed to withdraw it, to-wit:

A }?ill to be entitled an act to authorize and require the granting of injunctions and the appointing of receivers in cases where judgments at law may have been or may be rendered against r.~ilroad companies who may have leased their road, etc., before or since the rendition of said jv.dgment, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
N. E. HARRIS, chairman protem.

The following billwas read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

No. 860-A bill to authorize the Board of Commissioners for the county of Baldwin to use the labor of certain convincts therein named in working the public roads of said county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

No. 867-A bill to make Waynesboro, in Burke county, a city, to define the limits of the same, to provide for the election of a Mayor and five Councilmen, and to prescribe their powers and duties.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the county of Chattooga, and to authorize the Board of Roads and Revenues, or if no Board, then the Ordinary of said county, to levy and collect a tax for road purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0-towit:

A bill to impose and levy a tax on all dogs in thE! county of Clarke, and for other purposes herein named.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the com mittee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines, in Clay county, to define the limits of the same, and for other purposes, and to repeal all previous acts incorporating the same or amendatory thereof.

The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Columbia county.

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The following bill was read the third time, the re-
port of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill
passed as amended by a conatitutional majority of
yeas 93, nays 0, to- wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Spring Creek Oanal and Improvement Company, by increasing the number of charter members; by extending the time for commencing and completing improvements; by conferring the power to condemn rights-of-way, and for other purposes.

The following members were absent by leave of the Rouse granted since Sept. 1st, to-wit : Messrs. Bonner, Brinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Calvin, Everett, Drewry, Foy, Geer, Hawkes, Jones of Elbert, Jenkins, Murray, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Silman, Stapleton, Smithof Bryan, Sutton, a.nd Wright of Washington.

Leaves of absence were granted for providential causes to Messrs. Jacoway, Dawson and Mr. Daniel.
On motion of Mr. Waldroop, the House then adjourned until9 o'olock to-morrow morning.

A'l'LA.NTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 15, 1683.
The Rouse met pursuant to adjoummenfit and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

AJexander, A.tkimllm, A.varr,

Harris. Head, Hoge,

Redding, Redwine, Reese,

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Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush,
C~tmp,
Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Courson, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Ea.qon, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Glisson, C1riffia, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hud~on of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Maddox, Mason, l\IcRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

J ackoway,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jenkins,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur1 Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.
Pendlet{)n,' Perkins,

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Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Carter, Calvin, Cox, Drewry, Everett, Foy, Geer,
Present 140. Absent 35.

Jones of Bartow, Logue, Lott, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Rankin, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wright of Washington,

Mr. Spengler, from the Committee on J onrnals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Harris gave notice of n motion to reconsider. Mr. Hulsey gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Harris moved to reconsider so much of the J onrnal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on House billNo. 732-To establish an industrial school in this State. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hulsey moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on House bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Fulton county, so as to require said Board to be elected by the people. Mr. Jordan moved to lay the motion to recon-
sider on.the table. The motion to table prevailed. On motion of Mr. Harris the reconsidered bill toes-
tablish:an;:industrial school as a branch of the State University, was laid on the table.
Mr. Fite offered the following resolution, which was 1ead and. laid over under the rules, to-wit:

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A resolution-
By the House. the Senate concurring, that on Wed nesday, the 26th in~tant, at 12 o'clock m., this General Assembly do adjourn sine die.

On motion of Mr. Maddox the following resolution, adversely reported yesterday by the majority of the Committee on Rules, was taken up for consideration, to-wit:

A joint resolution that the General Assembly do adjourn sine die at noon, on Saturday, the 22d inst.

Mr. Maddox moved the adoption of the minority report, which recommended the passage of the resolution.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question. The call was sustained. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to lay the motion on the table. On the motion to table, Mr. Maddox called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Brewer, Brooks, Carroll, Cannon, Chancey, DeLacy, Falligant, Fite, Fuller, Hawkes, Harris,

Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnston, J obnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Key, Little, Mason, McGregor, Moore of Hancock, Owens,

Patten, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Russell of Clarke, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

Those voting in the negativ~ are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson,

l:loge, Howell,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

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Barksd:de of Wilkes, Bartlett,
Beau~hamp,
Bishop, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Flynt, Ford, GlisBon, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, James, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, McElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, 1\forrow, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Redding, Redwine,

Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, 'Vatson, 'Vatts, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolle, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, Everett, Foster,

Head, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Lofton, Logue, Lott,
McCant~,
McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, Me vVhorter, Middlebrooks, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Rankin, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Thompson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham,

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Foy, Gary, Geer,

Pendleton, Perkins,

Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 35. Nays79. Not voting 61.

The majority having voted in the negative the m0tion to table was lost.
The main question was then put, which was agreeing to the report of the Committee on Rules, which was adverse to the passage of the resolution.
The report of the committee was disagreed to. The question then was on the passage of the resolution, on which Mr. Maddox called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewster, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Flynt, Ford,

Griffith, Humber, Hudson of .Tackson, Irwin, .Tames, .Tones of Elbert, .Topes of Twiggs, .Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, l\IcElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Studdard, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, 'Vatson, Winningham, Wilson of Yl:clntosh
'Visdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe,

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Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young. Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are .Messrs.-

Brewer, Broyles, Carroll, Cannon, Chancey, Courson, Falligant, Fite, Fuller, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge,

Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Key, Little, Mason, McGregor, Moore of Hancock,

Moore of Taliaferro, Owens, Patten, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Rice, Russell of Clarke, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, wilson of Camden,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Eeck, Bonner, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Cox,

Geer, Head, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McCants,

Dart, Daniel, Dawson,

McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Deaton, DeLacy,

Me \Vhorter, Middlebrooks,

Drewry,

Murray,

Everett,

Park,

Foster,

Paulk of Berrien,

Foy, Gary,

Pendleton,

Yeas 81.

Nays 39.

Not voting 55.

Perkin~,
Rankin, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton, Thompson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

A majority having voted in favor of the resolution it was agreed to.

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Mr. Maddox then moved that the resolution be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The requisite two-thirds having voted in the affirmative the mption to transmit prevailed.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionThat the House hold an aftemoon session to-day for
the purpose of reading local and special bills a third time, and a night session to read House bills favorably reported a second time, Senate bills for a first reading and Senate bills favorably reported for a second reading.
The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday afternoon, which was the consideration of-
House bill No. 734-To further prescribe the duties of official stenographic reporters fvr the Superior Courts of this State, and to prescribe the manner of preserving their notPs and the transcripts from the same, and to fix their compensatbn, and for other purposes.
The call for the previous question by Mr. Bishop was sustained and the main question put.
'l'he substitute proposed by the committee was amended and adopted in lieu of the original bill, and the report of the committee agreed to.
By unanimous consent a minority report, adverse to the passage of the bill, was read, signed by Messrs. Atkinson, Lewis and .McBride.
'fhe bill was then passed by substitute as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 20.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its amendment to the following House bill, to- wit :

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A bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Meriwether county.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment of the following Hduse bill, to-wit:

A bill changing the place of holding sales in Muscogee county.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionOf thanks to the veteran officers and soldiers of the
Third Regiment of Maine. Also, a resolution in regard to publishing the laws
of the present session, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas H3, nays 0.
Also, a resolution appropriating money to purchase certain books for Douglas county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

The following bill of the Senate has been passed to-

wit:

.

A bill establishing a branch Agricultural College at Hawkinsville, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 3.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionPaying W. H. Horne $76, passed by constitutional
majority of yeas 31, nays 0.
The Senate bas passed the following House bill by substitute, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill extending the limits of ~avannah, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

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The following House bills have been passed with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:

A bill incorporating White Star Line Steamboat Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Douglas county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill incorporating the Merchant's and Planters' Bank of Macon, passed by constitutional majority of ayes 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending charter of Hawkinsville, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending charter of l\facon, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending charter of Hogansville, in Troup county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Carroll county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Murray county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating East Rome, in Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing charter of Forrestville, in Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

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Also, a bill preventing certain stock from running at large in Macon county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners of Murray county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Sumter county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill exempting members of Cuthbert Light Infantry from street duty, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 31, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing acts relating to chain-gang of Fulton county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill extending limits of Americus, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill submitting certain questions to voters of Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Macon, Gwinnett, Floyd and Lumpkin counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill exempting Volunteer Military Company of 'falbot county from street duty, passed by constitutional ma.jority of yeas 26, nays 0.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following Acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
.An act to amend section 1453 of the Code of 1882, which makes it a misdemeanor to illegally impound or estray animals, by making it a misdemeanor to

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break a pound and release animals legally impounded, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the 21st section of an act entitled an act to inco:rporate the town of Jefferson, in the county of Jackson, approved Aug. 14, 1872; for the purpose of adjusting the amount of damages to property holders in opening new streets or widening or altering old streets or sidewalks in said town.
Also, an act to relieve James J. Findley, James A. Findley, and James B. Gaston, securities on the bond of John Moore (col.), charged with the offense of bestiality, in the county of Gwinnett, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Polk, and to prescribe its powers and duties, approved Sept. 28, 1881, so as to confer on said Board the power to inflict fines and impose penalties upon all persons subject to its jurisdiction for disobe dience of its precepts, orders and directions.
Also, an act to provide for an election to be held in the county of Sumter, to submit to the qualified voters of said county the question of issuing and negotiating bonds of the county of Sumter, not to exceed the sum of thirty thousand dollars, for the purpose of erecting a new court house in said county. And in case two-thirds of the qualified voters at Sllid election shall vote in favor of issuing and negotiating said bonds, to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of said county to issue, negotiate, and sell said bonds for the purpose aforesaid; and also to provide for the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds that may be issued under this act, and for other purposes. Also, an act to amend an act, approved Sept. 29, 1879, providing for the organization of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the counties of Cobb, Dooly, Henry and Telfair, so far as re-

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lates to the per diem pay of the Commissioners of said county of Dooly.
Also, au act to amend an act to establish a City Court in the coun!,y of Richmond, to provide for the appointment of a Judge and Solicitor thereof, and to define their powers and duties, approved September 22, 1881) so as to provide for the payment of the insolvent costs of the clerk and sheriff of said court in the same manner as the payment of the insolvent costs of the Solicitor of said court is provided for in said act of September 22, 1881.
Also, an act to incorporate the Brunswick Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers
and privileges. Also, an act to prescribe the method of issuing
license for the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Jones, and for other purposes.
The Governor bas also approved and signed the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resulutionAutborizing Jackson T. Taylor to make indexes for
the Journals of the present session. Also, a resolution to pay John W. Cain the reward
offered for the arrest of Augustus Johnson. Also, a resolution to fix a place for the sword pre-
sented to the late Col. Daniel Appling by the State of Georgia.
Also, the following act, to-wit:

An act to amend the charter of the city of Griffin.

By unanimous consent of the House the following engrossed bill was taken up and read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a majority-yeas 102, nays 0-to-wit:

No. 1058-A bill to amend an act to establish a new

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charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendato:ry thereof, so as to authorize the said city to issue bonds amounting to $55,625, the same to be sold and the proceeds thereof to be used in paying to the State of Georgia the amount agreed upon as the valuation of the old Capitol building at Milledgeville, to provide for the redemption of the same, and for other purposes.

The following House bill was read 1he third time, proof of publication of proper notices w1~re exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed tc, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:
No. 847-A bill to amenci an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to Bibb county, so as to prescribe the manner of keeping the county funds and the duties of the clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said county in regard to the receipt and disbursement of the same, to provide for the giving of bond by said clerk, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Owens the House then took up for conside1ation House bills with Senate amendments.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following bills, to-wit:

No. 604-A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.
Also, No. 496-A bill to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company.
Also, No. 707--A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of the town of Winston, in the county of Douglas.
The House insisted on its disagreement to Senate amendments to the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in
the county of Meriwether. 73

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On motion of Mr. Atkinson, the House asked a committee of conference on the above bill.
The Speak~r announced the following committee on the part of the House :

Messrs. Atkinson, Peek, and Sweat of Clinch.

The regular order of business was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to ani the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority-yeas !H, nays 0-to.wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved Sept. 27, 1881.
The following bill was read the third time and the report-of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by constitutional majority, yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882, relative to the right of disabled Confederate soldiers to peddle in the counties of this State.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the .Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company.
The amendment was to strlke out the word "Manu facturers" and insert "Mechanics."

Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, sub-

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mitted the following report for the Joint. Committee of the House and Senate :

Mr. Speaker :
The Joint Committee on Finance of the Senate and House of Representatives have, through sub-committee, examined the offices of the Comptroller General and State Treasurer, as required by section 186 of the Code, and herewith submit the report of the sub-committee, which is adopted and presented as the report o" the Joint Standing Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted. J. H. PoLHILL,
Chairman Senate Committee. W 1\L .A. LITTLE,
Chairman House Committee.

Mr. Chairman:
The undersigned, constituting the sub-committee from the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, have examined the accounts, vouchers and books of the Comptroller General and Treasurer, as required by section 186 of the Code, and respectfully submit that the books of these officers are models of neatness _and accuracy, and that their reports made are confirmed by the facts and records of their offices. The books of the Treasurer, on the 5th day of September, 1881, the day when our predecessors examined into the affairs of' that office: showed on hand at the close of that day, $783,472.57, and said amounts corresponds with the books in the Comptroller General's o.ffice. From that date your committee examined the accounts, vouchers, eto., in the office of both the Treasurer and Comptroller General up to and including the 6th day of September instant, and the balance on hand at the close of that day's business, as shown by the books of the Treasurer and the facts of the case, was $699,419.47. Your committee verified the truth of the balance shown

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by the books by actually counting the cash in the vault and examining the statements of the different State depositories as to balance on hand, with them respectively an itemized account of which is hereto appended. In this balance is estimated the sums due from two of the State depositories that have failed, towit: $82,218.51 due from the Citizens Bank of Atlanta and $22,206.23 due from the bank of Rome, and to avoid carrying these amounts on the books and in the public reports as cash, we recommend that said sums be charged (\ff the books of the Comptroller and Treasurer, and when any portion or all of the same shall be realized, that it be receipted for and charged as other revenue finding its way into the Treasury, and that a joint resolution be passed authorizing and directing it. We find a splendid vault in the Treasurer's office, amply large and secure for the State's treasure.
In the opinion of your committee the Treasurer and Comptroller General deserve the gratitude of the people of this commonwealth for the accurate, plain, systematic method in which they keep the business of their office. In a moment's time the condition of any matter can be ascertained, and with the one a check upon the other the most perfect harmony prevails in matters of fact and figures.
We also approved statement showing the receipts and expenditures by quarters and fractions thereof for the period covered by our examination.
Respectfully submitted, THOS. H. BAKER, T. R. JONES, L. F. LIVINGSTON, J. G. PARKS, L. P. MANDEVILLE, Senate Committee.
R. c. HUMBER,
F. A. SINQUEFIELD,

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J. B. WoLFE, JoHN McRAE,
T. F. BREWSTER,
c. T. ZACHRY,
WM. GORDON, F. P. RICE,
House Committee.

Receipts and disbursements at the Treasury from the 5th Sept., 1881, up to and including the 6th Sept., 1883 :

1881.

Sept. 5th, to bal. ~n Treas' y on this date $783,472 57

" " " paid " " for last qr. '81; 727,506 48

" " " ' " first " '82, 633,202 27

"""" "" "" """"

" sec. " "
" th'd " " ,, 4th " "

144,869 20 183,699 ~6 633,825 22

" " " " " 1st " '83, 365,217 54

' ' " " " " 2d " " 175,764 90

" " " " frac. 3d " " 106,805 95

By paid out last quarter, 1881,

By " " 1st By " " 2d

" "

1882,


By " " 3d "

"

By " " 4th "

"

By By

,",,

" 1st
" 2d

," ,

1883,
"

By " " frac. 3d '

"

$!1,754,363 49
$539,490 81 123,765 08 731,417 16 387,804 68 117,188 41 500,916 48 553,505 89 100 855 50

$3,054,944 02 1883. Sept. 6, balance in Treasury on this date $699,419 47
Tabulated statement shpwing where balance shown in Treasury was found, and what it consisted of:

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Sept. 6, 1883. Bonds and Coupons paid and cancelled, $367,128 77 Advance civil establishment. .......... . 10,260 62 Advance Legislative Department ...... . 46,339 05 Deposit in Citizens Bank, Atlanta ..... . 82,218 51
" '' Eagle &Pllcenix B'k, Columbus, 22~645 97 '' '' Ga. R. & Bnk'g Co., Augusta, 24,028 61 " " Central Bank of Ga ........ . 17,736 98 " " Southern Bank ............ . 14,510 15. " '' Bank of Rome . ............. . 22,206 23 " " LaGrange Bank ............ . 19,392 22 " " Bank of the University ...... . 5,014 44 " " Bank of Americus ......... 14,257 70 " " Fourth National Bank, N.Y. 36,077 99 Cash in Treasury ..................... . 17,602 23

Balance in Treasury................... $699,419 47

The following bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost, to-wit:

No. 751-.A bill to amend section 828 of the Code.

The Hoqse went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Spence in the chair.
Mr. Spence, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they direct me, as chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass; to-wit;

.A bill to make an appropriation for the purpose of furnishing new records for Wild Land office, and building case for the same.

The bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bart]E\tt, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carithers, Chancey Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson Davis, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Fuller, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,.

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo::-e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, .Robins, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, "Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wood. Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Geer,

A vary,

Glisson,

BarksdalEJJof Lincoln, Griffin,

Rankin, Reese, Robbe,

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Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, Everett, Foster, Foy, Gary,

Gordon, Head, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, 1/.>fton, Logue, Lott, McCants, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Bryan; Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of PiercE\ Teasley, Thompson, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 104. Not voting 71.

So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority of yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4608 of the Code of 188~, as to penalty for burning the fences, crops, etc., of another.
Mr. Peek offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, towit:

A resolutionThat the rules now governing or hereafter adopted

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by this House on debate, shall be the rules of the Committee of the Whole House.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were ~xhibited, the re-port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of Douglas county.

The following bills not having received the requisite constitutional majority were lost, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1341 of the Code of 1882, in reference to the number of rrustees for the State Lunatic Asylum.
Also, a bill to amend section 1353 of the Code of 1882, in reference to who may be inmates of the State Lunatic Asylum.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Tate offered the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A resolution-
To pay A. F. Cooledge, stenographer of the Penitentiary Committee, one hundred dollars for services rendered.

Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to- wit :

A bill to change so much of the law as makes two Grand Juries in Dooly county.

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Also, the following Senate bills which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the oath to be taken by Jury Com missioners.
Also, a bill to authorize creditors to redeem the property of their debtor from tax sales.
Also, a bill to alter and amend the law in regard to the reception of interrogatories.

Also, the following Senate bills which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to abate letters testamentary or letters of administration heretofore or hereafter to be granted to females upon their marriage, etc.
Also, a bill to amend section 1788 of the Code.

Also, the following Senate bills which they recommend do not pass, to- wit:

A bill to amend section 1936 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to regulate the practice in the Superior Courts of this State. Respectfully submitted.
M. P. REESE, Chairman
Mr. Eason, by unanimous consent, introduced the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :
A resolutionTo pay the Pages of the Senate and House twenty-
five cents extra per diem for each night session.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 4, to-wit:

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.A bill to amend section 1347 of the Code of 1882, in reference to the Treasurer's bond of the State Lunatic .Asylum.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its amendments to the following House bill, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Rockdale county.

The Senate has passed the following House bill with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit :

.A bill amending the laws as to recording papers, and the use of such records as evidence, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill chartering the city of Dawson, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, with amendments, the following bill of the House in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

.A bill amending the charter of the city of Gainesville so as to confer on the Mayor and Council of said city certain addition~tl powers, by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

On motion of Mr. Peek the following House bill, just returned from the Senate, was taken up, to-wit:

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No. 445-A bill to prohibit tlle manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in Rockdale county.

The House, on motion of Mr. Peek, insisted on its disagreement to certain Senate amendments, and asked a committee of conference.

The following committee on conference on the part of the House was announced by the Speaker, to-wit:

Messrs. Peek, Humber and Maddox.

On motion of Mr. Simmons the following House bill was taken up, and Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:

No. 783-A bill to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson, in Terrell county.

Mr. Maddox, chairman pro tem. of Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Rules have had under considera-

tion a resolution applying the rules of the House on

debate, to make the same apply to the Committee of

the Whole House, which they report back with the

recommendation that it do pass.

.

Also, a resolutionCutting off all debate except at the request of some
member of the House to explain, and to limit the ex- planation to five minutes, which the committee report back with the recommendation that it do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, JonN W. MADDox, Ch~irmanpro tem.
On motion of Mr. Peek the resolution favorably reported bY. the Committee on Rules, in reference to debate in Committee of the Whole House, was taken up, read and agreed to.

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The following bill was laid on the tablP., to-wit:

No. 790-A bill to facilitate the discharge of certain inmates from the lunatic asylum.

A majority having voted against the following bill it was lost, to-wit:

No. 7~2-A bill to amend an act to regulate the rates and manner of legal advertising.

The following bill was read the third time, to. wit:

No. 793-A bill to regulate the time of cutting boxes for turpentine purposes, and to provide a punishment for the violation of the same.

Pending the consideration of the bill the ~our of adjournment arrived and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this after.Q.oon.

.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.

The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn-

ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and a quorum found to be pres-

ent. On motion of Mr. Maddox, the Rouse proceeded

with the reading of House bills a second time.

The following bills were read the second time, to-

wit:



A bill to incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha Rivers Janal Company.
Also, a bill to provide accurate and durable maps of the several counties of this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to pro-

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vide for the probate of foreign wills, and for the appointment of administrators in this ~tate to carry out the provisions of foreign wills, approved Dec. 16th, 1878 .
.Also, a resolution for the relief of the securities of the Tax Collector of Bibb county from certain penal-
ties . .Also, a bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of the
county of Bartow. .Also, a bill to amend the several acts incorporating
the city of Macon, to give the Mayor and Council power to grant reprieves and pardons, to commute or suspBnd penalties. and to remit sentences imposed by the Recorder, to enlarge and extend the corporate limits of said city, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to prohibit fishing in Price's mill pond, in Brooks county.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to amend the acts incorporating the city of Milledgeville in reference to the election of a Marshal and Deputy Marshal thereof, approved September 30, 1881, and to require said Marshal and Deputy to be elected by the Mayor and Aldel;men .
.Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Rome and Chattanooga Railroad Company.
.Also, a bill to provide means for putting. to death live stock that become valueless on account of injuries received from railroad trains.
Also, a bill to amend section 344 of the Code of 1882, relating to duties of clerks of Ordinaries by adding paragraphl3 to said section.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the Planters Loan and Trust Company.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and .Aldermen of Savannah to appoint a Fire Marshal, and define the duties of the same.
.Also, a bill to provide a permanent fund to be used in purchasing books and binding books for the State

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Library by appropriating receipts of sale of Supreme
Court Reports.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the Canal Navigation and Land Company1 of Georgia.

.Mr. Witcher, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration House bill 1036, which is a bill to provide for public road system for the county of V\7 hitfi.eld, and to provide for the support of the same by taxation, and for other purposes, which they report back with a recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted, C. M. WITCHER, Chairman.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:

.A bill to provide for a public road system for the county of Whitfield, and to provide for the support of the same, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bill to change so much of the law in relation to grand jurors in Dooly county as provides for two panels of grand jurors, so as to reduce the same to one.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the Comptroller General and Treasurer
to charge off from their books in their respective ofli-

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ces, sums due from certain banks to the State, and for other purposes.

The House then proceeded with the reading of Senate bills the first time.
The following bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to make effective Homestead waivers as now authorized to be made by any debtor in this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 4258 of the Code, which relates to the refusal of Judges of the Superior Courts to sign and certify bills of exceptions to the Supreme Court.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved October 3, 1879, to define who are agents of Insurance Companies.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to wit:
A bill to establish a branch Agricultural College of the State University at Hawkinsville, in this State.
.Also, a bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch college, a college to be established at Marshallville, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State University at Fort Valley, in this State.

Senate bills for a second reading were then taken up and the following were read the second time, to wit :
A bill to provide for the abatement of letters testamentary or letters of administration heretofore or hereafter granted to females upon their marriage.
.Also, a bill to prevent foreign insurance companies from removing suits to Federal Courts, and to prescribe a penalty tor the same.
.Also, a bill to authorize creditors to redeem the properly of their debtors from tax sales, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to prescribe the oath to be taken by Jury Commissioners of this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 1788 of the Code, in reference to the mode prescribed for adopting children.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company.
Also, a bill to amend the law in regard to the reception of interrogatories, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at LaGrange, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide for surveying land in certain cases.
On motion of Mr. Little the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolution authorizing the Comptroller and Treasurer to charge off the books of their respective offices sums due from certain banks to the State, and for other purposes.

Leaves of absence for provic:iential cause were granted Messrs. Flynt, Gordon, Griffin, Teasley, Smith of Wilkinson, Dart, Avary, Carroll, Pendleton, Logue, Wisdom, and Rich of Paulding.
Leaves of absence brought over from last Journal: Messrs. Bonner, Brinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Calvin, Drewry, Everfltt, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Jones of Elbert, Jenkins, Murray, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Silman, Stapleton, 8mith of Bryan, Sutton, and \Vright of Washington.
On motion of Mr. Jor1lan the House adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning.

ATT,ANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 17, 1883.
. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and wa's '74

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called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members an-
swered to their names :
Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Hoge,

Atkinson,

Howell,

Awbry,

Huloey,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Hudson of Jackson,

Bartlett,

Hudson of Webster,

Beauchamp,

Irwin,

Bishop,

James,

Bonner,

Jordan,

Brewer,

Johm;on of Echols,

Brewster,

Johnson of Lee,

Brinson,

Jones of Elbert,

Broyles,

Jones of Twiggs,

Brown,

Key,

Brooks,

Kimsey,

Burch,

Lewis,

Bush,

Little,

Camp,

Maddox,

Carroll,

Mason,

Cannon,

McRae,

Chancey,

McKay,

Crenshaw,

McCants,

Crumbley

McBl'ide,

Courson,

McElvaney,

Cox,

McGregor,

Deaton,

Me Whorter,

Dews,

Mitchell,

DeLacy,

Mobley,

DuPree,

Moore of Hancock,

Ea.on,

Moore of Taliaferro,

Falligant,

Morrow,

Fite,

Murray,

Flynt,

Osborn,

Ford,

Owens,

Foster,

Park,

Foy,

Patten,

Fuller,

Paulk of Coffee,

Gary,

Payne,

Glisson,

Peek,

Griffin,

Pringle,

Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler,
Stalling~,
Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, "\Valdroop, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of l\Icintosh, "Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, "\Volfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Wright of Washington,

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1171

Graham, Gray, Hawkes, Harris,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Those absent are Mess,rs.-

A.lsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Crittenden, Dart, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett, Geer, Gordon,

Griffith, Head, Humber, Jacko way, Jenkins, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Present 127. Absent 48.

Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.
Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien,
Pendleton,~
Perkins, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sutton, Teasley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher,

Mr. Bishop, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal of Saturday was then read and confirmed.
The following House resolution was read the second time, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize settlement of claim against the Tax Col-
lector and his securities of the county of Telfair.
On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the following House bill was laid on the table, to wit:
A bill to regulate the time of cutting boxes for turpentine purposes.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to- wit :

An act to alter and amend an act to incorporate the town of Hogansville, in Troup county.
.Also, an act to require the owners of horses, mules, cows, and all stock of every description, to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in that part of Macon county that lies east of Flint River, etc.
.Also, an ar.t to alter and amend an act entitled an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Revenues, Roads, Bridges, and Paupers for the county of
Murray.~
.Also, an act to alter and amend the several acts incor~orating the town of Hawkinsville, in the county of Pulaski.
.Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, etc.
.Also, an act to prohibit the sale of all spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of the churches and schools in the town of .Andersonville, Sumter county.
.Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of certain districts or parts of districts in the county of Floyd, the question as to whether enclosed land lines within said limits shall be held and regarded as lawful fences.
Also~ an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors, in any quantity in the county of Murray.
.Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of Morgan county the question of prohibiting the sale of spirituous, vinous, OJ' malt liquors in said county.
Also, an act to authorize the Board of Commission-

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ers of Roads and Revenues to assess an additional tax to pay the county indebtedness.
Also, an act to provide compensation for all managers of all elections in the county of Hancock.
Also, an act to regulate the sale of cotton in the seed in the counties of Twiggs and Wilkinson.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale or furnishing of any kind of intoxicating liquors or bitters in the following localities, to-wit: Within five miles of th~ churches and academy in the town of Marshallville, in the county of Macon ; within one mile in every direction of the store of Suf'll & SawyEr, in Snellville, Gwinnett county; within thr.-e miles of Zoar and Muunt Moriah churches, in said county ; within three miles of Rehoboth Baptist church, in Floyd county; also within three miles of Soules Chapel Methodist church, in Lumpkin county ; also, -within three miles outside of the corporate limits of Newnan, in Coweta county, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.
Also, an act to change the place of holding legal sales in the county of .Muscogee, so as to make the Bell Tower a place for holding such sales, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in four miles of the Methodist church at Temperance, in the 1122d dist. G. M., in the county of Carroll.
Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolution-

Authorizing the publication of the public acts of

the present session of the General Assembly in pamph-

let form.



Also, a resolution of thanks to the veteran officers

and r::oldiers of the Third Maine Regiment.

Respectfully submitted,

J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The House then took up for consideration House

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bills with Senate amendments.

Senate amendments to the following House bills were-
A bill to provide for the taking of testimony on applications for injunctions and similar cases, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the 'White Star J...ine Steamboat Company. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the ~ity of Gainesville.
Also,:a bill to amend the laws as to recording papers, and the use of such records as evidence.
The House:disagreed to Senate amendment to House bill No. 61-to:fix the license for selling intoxicating liquors in Berrien county, and the town of Alapaha.
'fhe House concurred in Senate amendments to the following bills, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Franklin county.
Also, a bill to require Solicitors General of this State to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Court, and to prescribe his fees therefor.

On motion of_ 1\fr. Maddox the House proceeded with the consideration of local and special bills for a third reading.

TheJollowing bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to change so much of the law in relation to Grand Jurors in Dooly county as provides for two panels of Grand Jurors so as to reduce the same to one.

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The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha

Rivers Canal Company, and to grant certain privi-

leges therein named.



Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committe~ on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, which they return with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prevent citizens of other States driving horses, mules, hogs, cattle or other live stock into any county in this State, etc.
Respectfully submitted. vVM. L. PEEK, Chairman.
0
The following consolidated bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, in llibl:> county, of this State, so as to give the Mayor and Council of said city the power to grant reprieves and pardons, to commute or suspend penalties or remit any part of a sentence imposed by the City Recorder of said city, to enlarge and extend the corporate limits of said city, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Bishop offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

Be it resolved, That all bills to change the time of holding Superior Courts in this State be taken up and put upon their passage as if they were local bills.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notic"es were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 1-to-wit:

A bill to amend~an act to incorporate the Rome and Chattanooga Railroad Company.

The following bill was read the third time and the 1eport of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by constitutional majority, yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.

The following bill was laid on the tablP., to-wit:
.A bill to provide for the election of the "Marshal and
Deputy Marshal of Milledgeville, by the Mayor and Council.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional mojority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit fishing in Brice's mill pond, in
Brooks:county, without the consent of Mitchell Brice, the owner, and provide penalties for violations of this
.act.

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By unanimous consent Mr. Bartlett introduced the following resolution, which was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo pay R. J. Fitzgibbons and Milton P. Bowel,
stenographer and sergeant-at-arms, employed by the Committee on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, and J. B. Glover and H. M. Hammett witnesses Sllmmoned before said Committee.

Leaves of absence on account of sickness were granted Messrs. Head and "Wilder.

The following bill \vas read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to amend an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of the Masonic Academy, in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel county, approved February 24, 1877, so as to allow physicians in said town in regular practice to sell and vend spirituous and intoxicating liquor in said town for medical purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit:
.A bill to prohibit the sale of malt, intoxicating and spirituous liquors in Echols county.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, there port of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0-to-wit:
.A bill to incorporate the Rome Fire Insurance Com-. pany.

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The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to authorize the Augusta Exchange and the President and Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Atlanta to elect a Board of Arbitrators, and to make the award of such , Board of Arbitrators the judgments of the Superior Courts of Richmond and Fulton county, approved .Aug. 26, 1872, so far as the same affects the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Atlanta.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of pub lication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majorityyeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of West End, in Fulton county, approved October 10, 1868, so as to fix the right to tax and, increase the charter power.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville so as to require a registration of the voters :>f said city, and to prescribe the manner of the same.
The following bill which was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper n0tices were exhibited, the report of the committee was :,;reed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional rna~ rity of yeas 90, nays O, to-wit:

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A bill to authorize J. D. Whelchel and J. S. Garner to erect and maintain two gates across Seven Island road, one gate on each side of 'Vahoo Creek, in Hall county.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, of Baldwin, the followlowing bill was taken from the table, read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority -yeas 89, nays 1, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to amend the several laws incorporating thP- city of Milledgeville, in reference to the election of a Marshal and Deputy Marshal, approved Sept. 30, 1881, and to require the election of Marshal and Deputy Marshal of said city to be made by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of said city.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas f!2, nays 0, to-wit:
A"_bill to amend an act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company, approved December 9th, 1881.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by substitute by a requisite constitutional majorityyeas 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Louisville, in Jefferson county, so as to confer upon the authorities of said town certain powers therein named.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of propernotices were exhibited, there-

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port of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-towit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wrightsville, in Johnson county, so as to extend and more clearly define the jurisdiction and duties of the Commissioners of said town, and to provide for certain members and officers of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices wer~ exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majorityyeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the selling of intoxicating liquors in any quantity in the 837th district, G. .M., which includes the town of Dahlonega.

The following bill w.:s laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to protect the farming interests of Monroe county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to fix the rate of license to retail spirituous liquors in that part of the town of .McVille, in Montgomery county, at a sum not less than that fixed to retail spirituous liquors in the county of Montgomery, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibite<~. and the bill passed as amended by the requisite co._.jtitutional majorityyeas 103, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the Planters' Loan and Trust Company.
On motion of Mr. Flynt the following bill wa,s taken from the table and was read the third time, proofs of publication of propt>r notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to protect the farming interests of Monroe county, in this State, by making parties who permit animals to run at large, liable in damage for any trespass which such animal may commit, and for other purposes, approved September 29, 1881, by imposing additional liabilities, penalties, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and be bill passed by a constitutional majority--yeas 100, nays 0 -to-wit:
.A bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to Twiggs county, approved February 28, 1877.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and thl'l bill passed as amended by a constitutional inajcrity of yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and empower the Mayor and Council of the town of Waycross to levy a special ad valorem tax upon the property of said town, not exceeding one per cent. per annum, for the purpose of boring and.completing an artesian well in said town.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of pub-

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lication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majorityyeas 101, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the town of Waycross, in the county of \,Yare ; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for a Mayor and Council, prescribe their duties, and for other purposes.

1\fr. Little, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of John G. Trammell, of How

county.

.

Also, a bill to appropriate three thousand dollars

for the purpose of repairing the buildings of the State

University.

Also, a bill for the relief of ':Valker county, by pro

viding for it a library consisting of all the volumes

now by law furnished each county, etc.

Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State Uni-

versity at Fort Valley.

Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State Uni-

versity at Walthourville, in Liberty county.

Also, a bill to authorize the Trustees of the Univer-

sity to accept as a branch of said University a college

to be established at Marshallville, in this State.

Also, a bill to establish a branch Agricultural Col-

lege of the State University at Hawkinsville, in this

State.

The committee recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:

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A resolutionTo relieve from responsibilities to the State members
of the General Assembly who had in possession books which were destroyed in the burning of the Kimball House.
The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to authorize and empower the Commissioners of Chatham county and ex officio Judges to levy and collect taxes for educational purposes.
'rhe committee also recommend that the following resolutions do pass as amended, to-wit:
A resolutionTo appropriate money to pay the expense of estab-
lishing a line between Georgia and North Carolina. Also, a resolution to appropriate two hundred and
thirty dollars to pay Stenographer and expenses of witneses subpcenaed before the committee investigating the affairs of the Agricultural Department.
The committee also recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw the following bills, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate $10,000 to the University of Georgia to enable the Trustees to build a Chapel for the South Georgia Agricultural College at Thomasville.
Also, a bill to authorize the formation of a chaingang for Sumter county.
Also, a bill to require the Tax Collectors of this State to make more frequent settlements with the Comptroller General.
The Com'mittee also recommend that the introducers of the following resolutions be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

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A resolution'l'o provide for the purchase of certain Supreme
Court Reports for the county of Clinch. Also, a resolution to authorize the State Librarian to
furnish certain Supreme Court Reports to Pickens county.
Also, a resolution to authorize the State Librarian . to furnish certain Supreme Court Reports to Catoosa county.
Also, a r8solution to authorize the State Librarian to furnish the Clerk of the Superior Court of Paulding county the Reports of the Supreme Court.
Also, a resolution to appropriate five hundred dollars to purcllase certain Supreme Court Reports for DQdge county.

The Committee also recommend that the following resolution be referred to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
A resolutionDirecting the Governor and Attorney General to
press for trial the case of the State vs. John Jones, 'freasurer, etc.
The Committee also recommend that the following resolution do not pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the Governor to loan the Georgia Land
and Mineral Company of this State the maps, mineral specimens and tables collected by the State Geologist, etc.
Respectfully submitted. W M. A. LITTLE, Chairman.
The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

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.lYir. Speaker :
The Governor has signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to issue bonds, not to exceed in amount the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ; to sell the same at not less than par; to use the proceeds thereof only to pay off the floating debt of the city of Augusta incurred prior to the date of the adoption of the State Constitution of 1877; to provide for the redemption of said bonds, .and for other purposes.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Americus to receive from any person, charged with a violation of any ordinance of said .Mayor and Council, a bond for his appearance before the Mayor or Council, and in case of the violation of the provisions of said bond, to forfeit and collect the pPnalty in said bond prescribed; and also to authorize the Mayor and Council to compel the attendance of witnesses before the Mayor and Council.
Also, an act to provide for the disposition of fines and forfeitures ari::ling in the County Court of Sumter county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to consolidate the office of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of the county of Pickens, and to fix the pay of the same.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved September 8, 1881, entitled an act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Newton cou::1ty to levy a tax of two hundred per cent. on the State tax of Newton county for the purpose of paying the prt>sent indebtedness of said county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Thomaston, in Upson county, approved March 19, 1869, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide that a Mayor and four Aldermen shall be elected by the qualified voters of said town.
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.Also, to provide that said Mayor and Boa;:d of Aldermen select a Mayor pro tempore. Also, to provide that any vacancy occurring in the office of Mayor or in the Board of Aldermen shall be filled by an election by the qualified voters of said town; and also to confer additional powers on said Mayor and Aldermen .
.Also, an act to cr~ate a new ward in the city of Atlanta, known as the Sixth VVard, out of the territory lying north of the railroad, and from the territory now composing the Fourth and Fifth Wards.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved Feb. 26, 1877, which provides tor altering and amending the road laws of this State, so far as related to the counties of Houston and Monroe, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters, within the limits of Henry county, Ga., provided a majority of the qualified voters ot said county voting in an election to be held as herein provided shall declare against the sa..le of the same, and. to provide penalties for the violation of this act, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act to make land lines between land owners lawful fences, and for other purposes, for Fayette county. ~Also, an act to incorporate the town of Abbeville, in the county of \Vilcox, and grant certain powers and privileges to said town, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act changing the road laws of the State, in so far as they relate to the roads of Irwin county, in this State.
.Also, an act to amend the several acts incorporating the town of Lawrenceville, to create the offices of Mayor and Councilmen, and to declare and define the powers and duties of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville, in Schley county, approved November

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23, 1859, so that the municipal authorities of said town sball be a Mayor, Recorder and five Councilmen, and to provide for the election and succession, and to define their duties and jurisdiction; to give them power over the streets, sidewalks, markets, and cemetery, to protect person and property, to provide a revenue for the town, to provide annual assessments, to levy and collect taxes, to make and pass all needful ordinances, rules and regulations, not contrary to the constitution and laws of the State, and to prescribe and impose reasonable fines and imprisonments.
Also, an act to incorporate the Fulton County Street Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.
Also, an a;_ct to authorize the county of Laurens to build a bridge across th!3 Oconee river at Dublin, and to levy a tax for the same, and to submit the question to a vote of the people.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dublin, in the county of Laurens.
.Also, an act to establish the office of County Solicitor for the County Court of Thomas, to provide for his appointment, prescribe his duties and fix his compensation, and for uther purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following bills of the House, to-wit:

A bill amending act in regard to sale of ardent spirits in Emanuel county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 2237 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

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Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Madison county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 267 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill requiring physicians to serve on the jury in certain cases, passed by constitutional major ity of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill making it a felony for persons to convey certain lots of land owned by others in this ~tate, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bill with amendment, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to- wit :

A bill amending act creating Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The following House bills have been passed with amendments, in whicll the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit :

A bill providing for taking testimony in injunction and other cases, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill regulating sale of ardent spirits in Franklin county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring the Solicitors General to represent the State in certain cases in the Federal Courts, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committt>e was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majcrity of
yeas 100, nays o, to-wit:

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A bill to submit to the qualified voters ofWhitfield county, or of any militia district therein, whether liquors shall be sold in said county or district.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0 -to-wit:

A bill to prevent the running at large in Howard and Vineville districts, in Bibb county, Georgia, of all horses, mules, cattle, sheep and swine, and to provide penalties for its violation, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:

A. bill to amend an act, approved February 25, 1875, to prescribe the mode of granting license to sell intoxicating liquors in the counties of Schley, Talbot and Greene, so far as same relates to the county of Greene, so as to r~>quire the applicant for license to obtain the written consent of a majority of the free holders within three miles, instead of two-thirds, as now required.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of. publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors or intoxicating bitters within three milPs in every direction from Baird's Baptist church, situated in the village of Bairdstown, on the line between the counties of Qglethorpe and Greene, in this State.
The fol~owing bill was read the third time, proofs of

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publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in the 829th district, G. M., of Floyd county, Ga., by submitting the question of selling or furnishing spirituous, ma1t or other intoxicating liquors, to the qualified voters of' said district, to provide penalties for its violation, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional mojority of yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit fishing and hunting on lots' of land
Nos. 245, 266, 273, 274, 275, 298, 299, 303, 304 and 328 in the 14th district of Dodge county, the property of John W. Coffee, and to prescribe a penalty therefor.

On motion of Mr. Gary, the Senate amendment to the following House bill was concurred in, to -wit :

No. 770-A bill to amend an act to create a Board 'of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, approved August 26, 1879.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the \Vest End and Atlanta Railroad Company, and for other purposes, approved August 26, 1873.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication

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of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to exempt the members of the Clinch Rifles, a military company of Augusta, from jury duty.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of the county of Burke, State of Georgia, to levy, assess and collect upon th~ State tax of the county, for county purposes, an additional tax over and above that now authorized by law, said additional tax not to exceP.d one hundred per centum now authorized by law to be le-vied and assessed by said Commissioners.

The following bill was read the th~rd time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson, in this State. to prescribe their powers and duties, and to limit the compensation af the officers employed by them, approved Sept. 25, 1879, so as to allow compensation to be paid to said Commissioners in the county of Marion, and for other purposes.

Mr. Russell, of Clarke, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
'l'he Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following bill which they report back with the recommendation that it do not pass, towit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the road laws of this State, so far as the same relates to the county of Camden, for the reason that the same has not been advertised as required by law.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to work the public roads of Thomas county by taxation, to authorize the County Commissioners of said county to levy a commutation tax for that purpose upon all persons liable for road duty, to let out the contract to wmk said road to the lowest bidders, and for other purposes, which the Committee reports. to the House with the recommendation that it do not pass, because your Committee believe it to be unconstitutional, being a local bill with provisions in conflict with a law of uniform and general operation throughout the State of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. RICHARD B. RussELL, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the. bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 97, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley, in the county of Houston, to d,fine the limi.ts of the same, and to repeal all previous acts incorporating the same, or amendatory thereto.

On motion of Mr. Lofton, the following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, towit:

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No. 1054-A bill to amend section 2850 (a) of the Code as to deposit of insurance companies.

Leave of absence for providential cause was granted to Mr. 'V"itcher.
'l'he hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the H'Juse adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The House proceeded with the further consideration
of local and special bills for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Mechanics Savings Bank to be located in Atlanta, Ga.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publitmtion of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 100, nays 1, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Ball Ground, in Cherokee county, Georgia, to provide for a Mayor and five Councilmen, to define their powers, and for other purposes therein named.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication

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of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 97, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of all intoxicating liquors within the county of Floyd, in this State, and to submit the same to a vote of the people of said county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited., and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 102, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the Road Laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Floyd, and to authorize and require the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of said county to levy and collect a tax for road purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority__,___yeas 102, nays 0 to wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Supe1ior Court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, so tar as relates to the counties of Gilmer and Fannin.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 110, nays 0-to-wit: ,
A bill to amend an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Marion, Johnson and Emanuel, so far as relates to. the county of John : Jn, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs

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of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0-towit:
A bill to prohibit seining or catching fish in the Connasauga river or its tributaries in any other way than by hook and line. in the county of Murray, and to provide proper penalties for violation thereof.
The following bill was read the third time,. and the report of th~ Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill. passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 110, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to change the terms of the City Court of the county of Richmond, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the submission of the question of prohibition to the qualified voters of Thotp.as county, and in the event said election is carried for prohibition, to prohibit the sale of intoxicating, spirituous, vinous or malt liquors in the county of Thomas, to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Certain amendments proposed by the committee were adopted.
On motion of Mr. Irwin the bill was further amend- ed so as to make its provisions apply to the county of Cobb.
Proofs of publication of proper notices as to the counties of Thomas and Cobb w~re exhibited.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the re-

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port of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to regulate and prescribe the compensation of Tax Collector and Receiver of Floyd county, so far as relates to the collecting and receiving of the county taxes of said county, and to regulate and prescribe the compensation of County Treasurer of said county.
The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the Committee was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for a public road system for the county of "\Vhitfield, and to provide for the support of the same by taxation, and to authorize the establishment of a chain-gang, to be worked on said roads, and for otlier purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, p'roofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to declare that portion of Flint River which flows through the county of Macon, in tllis State, a lawful fence.
The following bill was read the third time, the rep0rt of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish a system o: public schools for the
city of LaGrange, and to prov~lLd for the support and maintainance thereof, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were Pxhibited,anl the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 07, nays 0-to wit:

A bill to incorporate the Canal Navigation and Land Company of Georgia, to grant certain privileges therein named, r'.nd for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Randolph county, to submit to the qualified voters of said county the question of the issuance of county bonds to pay for the erection of a court-house in said county, and to authorize the Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of said county to sign and issue said bonds and coupons attached in case two-thirds of the qualified voters of said county voting at said election shall cast their ballots in favor of said bonds; also for the sale and redemption of said bonds, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 102, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Clarke county, approved Sept. H, 1879, so as to allow the drawing of 36 jurors instead of 24, also to relieve grand jurors in Clarke county from jury duty in said City Court, also to further amend said act so as to allow jurors in said City Court the same pay as is now allowed jurors in the Superior Court of Clarke county, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a requisite constitutional majorityyeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to exempt from jury and road duty the officers and members of the Bald win Blues, a military organization of the city of Milledgeville.

The f'oll owing bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah to appoint a Fire Marshal, and to define the duties of the same.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibitP.d, and the bill -passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to define and extend the powers of the Orphans' Home of the North Georgia Conference with regard to apprentices, and for other purposes, approved Feb. 20, 1873.

By leave of the House, Mr. vVilson of Bulloch withdrew House bill No. 835, to repeal an act fixing the license for selling intoxicating liquors in Bulloch county at $5,000.
The business next in order was the consideration of House bills for third reading as they appear on the Calendar. '

The following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the

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resolution passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A resolutionTo relieve the securities of the Tax Collector of Bibb
county from certain penalties.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed
. by a constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0, to-wit: A bill to amend an act to provide for the probate of foreign wills, and for the appointment and qualification of administrators in this State t0- carry out the provisions of foreign wills when admitted to probate and record in this State, approved December 16, 1878.

The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

No. 495-A bill to procure correct and durable maps of the several counties of this State.

The House went into Committee of the 'Vhole House, Mr. Maddox in the chair.
Mr. Maddox, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of Bartow

county.



On motion of Mr. Jordan the bill was laid on the table.
The following bill was read the thii'd time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority, yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

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.A bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of 1882 in . reference to illegal hunting by inserting the words "or cultivated" between the words "lands" and "fields" in the third line thereof.

The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit :
A Lill to amend the Constitution, so as to provide for two additional Judges of the Supreme Court.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pa&s, as amended, to-wit:

A bill. to authorize the Judges of the Supreme Court to appoint a short-hand writer to take down such matter for the use of the Court as may be deemed necessary ; to fix a limit for the sl!lary of said stenographer, and for other purposes.
Mr. Jordan moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to table was lost. The bill was read the third time. Mr. Cannon called for the previous question. The call was sustained, and the main question was put. The first question was on the amendment proposed by the Committee to strike out 81500.00 and insert $2000.00 as the salary of the stenographer provided for in the bill. The amendment was lost. The report of the Committee as to passage of the bill was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.

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On calling the ,roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, BarkRC.:J.le of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brooks, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Cox, Davis, DeLacy, DuPree, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Graham, Gray,

Hawkes, Harris, hoge, HnlHey, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, l\Iad<lox, McKinney, McE\vaney, McGregor,

Mitchell, Mobley, Owens, Patten, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Rice, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Watts, "\Yilson of Sumter, 'Yilson of Camden, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington,

Those voting in the negative are 1\Iessrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Bonner, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crittenden, Courson, Deaton, Dews, Eason, Ford, Fuller,

Glison, Griffin, Gordon, Griffith, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Maon, McRae, McCants, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,
R<~nkin,
Redding,

Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Shipp, Short, Spence, Spengler, Stapleton, Wilson of Greene, Widom, Withrow, Wo!Ie, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary,
Barksdale of Lincoln,
'i6

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb,

Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Decatur,

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Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Gary, Geer, Head, Humber, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins,

Julian, Logue, Lott, McKay,
~rcBride,
McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Oo!born, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rich of Paulding,

,Silman, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, 'Vatson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 54. Nays 50. Not voting 71.

So the requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative, the bill was lost.

Mr. Atkinson offered the following resolution which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

Resolved, That on and after to-night this House hold night sessions from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., for the purpose of transacting any business now pending.

The following bill was read the third time, to wit :

No. 815-A bill to authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to incorporate towns and villages in this State when the territory to be covered by such charters is in more counties than one.

The bill not having received the requisite constitu-

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tional majority was lot:t, the vote being-yeas 81, nays 7.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

No. 816-A bill to punish trespass upon lands in all counties of this State where the boundary lines of each lot or tract of land are declared to be lawful fences.

Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to lay the bill on the table.
The motion to table was lost. Mr. Bush called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put. The substitute proposed by the committee in lieu of the original bill was adopted and the report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, moved to adjourn until 8 o'clock this evening. Mr. Jordan moved to amt>nd so as to adjourn until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. Both motions to adjourn were lost. Mr. Ray, of Coweta, called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Crenshaw,

Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Howell, HulHey, Hudson of .Tackson, Hudson of Webster, Jordan,

Ray of Coweta, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Wa.ldroqp,

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Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dews, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foy,

Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Mason, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Patten,

Walthall, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are M:essrs.-

Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Davis, Deaton, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Foster, Fuller, Glisson,

Griffin, Hoge, JameP, .Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Lewis, Little, :Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, Mobley, Paulk of Colfee,

Payne, Rankin, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, bhipp, Short, Simmons, Wilson of Bullock, Wilwn of Greene, 'Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Eeck, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Gary,
Gevr,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, JuHan, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owell81

Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Decatur Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, 'Vatson,
Watbl1

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Head1 Humber,
Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins,
Johnston,

Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Yeas 60. Nays 43. Not voting 72.

Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson ol Mclntosb, Whatley, 'Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative the bill was lost.
Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Head, Camp, 'l'ucker and Carithers.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'CLOOK P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be pres ent. The order of business was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The fo11owing bill was read the third time, and not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost, to-wit:
No. 819-A. bill to amend section 4139 of the Code, eo as to allow extra compensation to Justices of the Peace for copying causes of action.
Mr. Little, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have had under consid-

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eration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A joint resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.
Respectfully submitted. WM. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Jordan in the chair.
Mr. Jordan, chairman of the Committee of the \Vhole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of M. L. D. Pitman, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time, and the amendments proposed by the Committee were adopted, and the report of the com mittee was agreed to.
Mr. McGreg.:>r moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to tat)le was lost. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

.A.wbry, Bark8dale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Carroll, (jrenshaw, Crittenden,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of 'Vebster, James, Jordan, Johnson of EcholR, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler,

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Crumbley, Davis,
D~ws,
DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Faliigant, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Gray, Hawks, Harris,

Little, Maddox, McRae, McCants, McKinney, 1\IcElvaney, McWhorter, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pringle,

Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, "\ValdrooJ?, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Deaton,
Glis~on,
Griffin,

. Griffith, Hudson of Jackson, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lewis, Lofton, Mason, _McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley,

Park, Peek, Rice, Robbins, Simmons, Stallings, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett,

Hul~ey,
Humber, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkin11, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Logue, Lott, 1\IcKay, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, 1\Icintosh, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, .Morrow,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, \Vatson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningharu,

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Fite, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gordon,

Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Redding, Reese,

Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wood, l'lir. Speaker.

Yeas 75. Nays29. Not voting 71.

The bill not having received the requisite constitution~! majority was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code of 1882, in relation to who shall practice medicine, by adding the words "or has after attending one or more full terms at a regularly chartered medical college been in active practice since 1860."

On motion of l\fr. Zachry the bill was amended by adding the further requirement that the physicians contemplated should have been authorized by law to practice medicine in 1860.
Mr. Patten called for the previous question. The call was not sustained. The report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, had been previously disagreed to. Mr. Shipp called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Hudson of J ackaon, Hudson of Webster,

Redwine, Rice, Robins, Rnssell of Clarke, Shipp,

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Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crenshaw,
Crittenden. Orumhley, Deaton,
Dews,
DuPree, Eason, Falligant. Flynt, Ford,
J'oster, Foy,
GriffiU.
Gray,
Hawkes,

James, Jordan, .Tones of Bartow, .Tones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Little, Lofton, Maddox, McRae,
McCants. McKinney, McEivaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Payne, Peek, Pringle. Ray of Coweta,

Short, Sin{uefield, Speqler, Stalliugs, Stapleton, Tate, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts. Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wi11dom, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young,
Zach.rr.

Thole voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beauchamp, Brewster, Brinson, Davis, DeLacy, Glisson,

Griffith, Howell, John~on of Echols, Kimsey, Lewis, Mason, McGregor,

Owens, Patten, Rich of Wa;yne, Sutton, Whatley, Wright of Washington.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, A.lsabrook, A.vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Beck Brooks, Gunp, Carter, Calvin, Caritllers, Chancey, Courson,
au,

Humher, Irwin, J'acowa;y, Jenkins,
Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Logne, Lott, l1cKa;y1 l i e Bride, McCurr;y, Mc.Dommgh,

Ra;y of Crawford, Redding, Reese. Rich of Paulding, Robhe, Roherl.aon, Rountree,
Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Br;yan, Smith of Wilkinson, Studclard,

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Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gordon, Hulsey,

Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, :Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Ooborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin,

Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley,
Thomp~on,
Tucker, watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, 'Vithrow, Witcher, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 77. Nays 20. Not voting 78.

The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to make penal the selling or incumbering personal property held under a conditional punhase, and to provide a penalty for the same.

The Honse went into Committee of the \Vhole House, Mr. Payne in the chair.
Mr. Payne, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill which they direct me to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate the su;a of four hundred and one dollars and two cents to pay the Oglethorpe Light

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lnfantry, a military company of Savannah, Ga., for fifty EnfiPld rifles, the propt>rty of said company, appropriated by the State to public usf>, and to authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer therefor.

The bill was read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, BarkRdale of Wilkes, Bart!P-tt, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Glisson, Griffin,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, J one; of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, 1\faddox, l\Iason, l\IcRae, l\IcKinney, l\IcEI vaney, l\IcGregor, l\Ic Whorter,
~r;tchell,
l\Iobley, 1\Iurray, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Rice, Rirh of Wayne, .Robins, Russell of Clarke, Shipp. Short, Sinc1 uefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, StallingR, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Greene, " 1ilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Vilson of Camden,
Wi~dom,
Whatley, Wolfe, Wood. Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington,

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Gray, Griffith, Hawkes,

Payne, Peek,

Young, Zachry.

Tho.se not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bonner, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gordon,

Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Logue, Lott, McKay, lllcCants, McBride, McCurry, .1\IcDonough,
Mcinto~h,
Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moo~e of Taliaferro, Morrow,. Osborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins,

Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of wilkinson, Sweat of PiercE\ Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, 'Witcher, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 100. Nays 1-Mr. Walthall. Not voting 74.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the CommitteA was agreed to, and the bill passed by the rPquisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 2-to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4Sl4 of the Code of 1882, which relates to the power of the Judges of the Supe-

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rior Courts to render decrees at Cllambers during vacation by extending such powers to matters of contract.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to wit:

A bill to repeal an act approved Sept. 24, 1881, to r.egulate the -practice in equity causes referred to Masters in Chancery, and to prescribe the mode of trial of exce-ptions filed to the reports of Masters in Chancery, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, thereport of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 1-to-wit:

A bill to amend the garnishment laws of this State by providing in what manner garnishments may be dissolved.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 2, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3533 of the Code, of 1882, with reference to the manner in which garnishments may be dissolved, by adding to said section the following : "or that said garnishment was illegally sued orit."

Leaves of absence brought over from last Journal : Messrs. A vary. Bonner, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carroll, Cam-p, Carithers, Carter, Calvin, Dart, EverAtt, Drew- ry, Foy, GePr, Gordon, Griffin, Head, Jenkins, Logue, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Pendleton, Rich of

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Paulding, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Silman, Sutton, Teasley, Tucker, Wilder, vVitcher and Wisdom.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to regulate proceedings before the Railroad Commissioners of this State, to provide for certiorari in certain cases.
'fhe substitute proposed by the committee was adopted in lieu of the original bill, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. Harris called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 18, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Thos~ present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, AtkinRon, A vary, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster,

Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell,
Hul~ey,
Humber, Hud~on of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree,

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Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree,
Ea~on,
Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, J\hddox, 1\Ia"on, 1\IcRae, McKay, 1\IcCants, McBride, McKinney, l\IcElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, l\loore of Taliaferro, Morrow, 1\Iurray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, vValdroop, Walthall, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, 'Vilson of Greene, 'Vilson of Sumter, 'Vilson of Camden, Wisdom, 'Vi throw, 'Vitcher, 'Vhatley, vYolfe, 'Vood, Wright of Floyd. vVright of Washington, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are :Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Carter, Cox, Dart,

::\IcCurry, l\IcDonough, J\Iclutosh, 1\Iiddlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Silman, Watson, Wilder,

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Drewry, Everett, Jackoway,
Present 153. Absent 22.

Pendleton, Perkins,

Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh,

Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Hulsey gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Hogue gave notice of a motion to reconsider. 1\fr. Shipp gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. James gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Harris gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journals of yesterday was then read and confirmed. 1\fr. Hulsey moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the Honse onHouse bill No. 815-To authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to towns and villages where the territory to be incorporated lies in more counties than one. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. James moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 817-To amend section 4139 of the Code, as to fees of Justices of the Peace. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hogue moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yest~rday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 819-For the relief of M. L. D. Pittman, and for other purposes. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Shipp moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 827-To amend section 1409 (a) of

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the Code of 1882, in relation to who shall practice medicine, by a.dding the words "or has, after attending one or more full terms at a regularly chartered medical college, been in active practice since 1860.". . Mr. Brewster moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
The motion to table was lost. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Harris moved to reconsider so much of the Journal ot yesterday as relates to the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee and adopting substitute for bill No. 845-to regulate proceedings before the Railroad Commission of this State, to provide for certiorati' s in certain cases. The motion to reconsider prevailed. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill repealing sections 3149 (a), 3149 (b), 3149 (c), 3149 (d), 3149 (e), ~149 (f) and 3149 (g) of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill declaring certain agents "peddlers."

The following House resolution has been concurred in, to-wit:

A resolutionPaying N. N. Edge for adver1 ising wild lands,
passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:
A bill repealing act creating County Courts in certain counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
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Also, a 'bill incorporating Talking Rock. in Pickens county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill repPaling act in regard to Commissioners of Chattooga county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bil~ amending act in regard to C0m~issioners of Elbert county, pas~:~ed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill establishing a State line between Georgia and North Carolina, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill providing for taxing certain property of railroad cor?orations in this State, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate bas passed the following House bills, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill amending charter of Thomasville, pas.sed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 1333 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays none.

The following bills were on motion taken from the

table and resumed their places on the calendar, to-

wit:

A bill to provide correct and durable maps of the

several counties of this State.



Also, a bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire.

Also, a bill to regulate the time for cutting boxes for

turpentine purposes.

Also, a bill to amend section 2495 of the Code.

By unanimous consent House bill No. 614-to pay

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C. F. Crisp balance due him on salary as Judge of the Superior Court, which was a reconsidered bill, was replaced in its order on the calendar.

On motion of Mr. Falligant the following bill was recommitted to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:

A bill to extend the franchise of the Coast Line Railroad Comp:my.

On motion of Mr. Patten, the Rouse took up for consideration House bills and resolutions. with Senate amendments.
The first in order was a joint resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.
The Senate proposed as an amendment a substitute for the resol ntion, and the bill had been recommitted to the Finance Committee, which proposed a substitute for the Senate amendment.
For the consideration of the resolution the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, in the chair.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following House joint resolution, with Senatt~ amendment thereto, to-wit:

No. 87-A resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.
The committee direct me as chairman to report the resolution back to the House with the recommendation that the substitute proposed by the House Finance Comm_ittee be adopted in lieu of the Senate amendment.
The substitute proposed by committee for the Senate amendment was read.

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The report of the committee was agreed to. On the adoption of the substitute in lieu of the Senate amendment the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glislwn1

Griffin, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Lewis, Little, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn,

Owens, Patten,
Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Thompson, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

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Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bishop,

Park.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Dart, Daniel, DuPree, Everett, Gary, Gordon, Head, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston,

Johnson of Lee, J oned of Twiggs, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robins,

Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 115. Nays 2. Not voting 58.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the Senate amendment was agreed to by substitute.
Senate amendments to the following House bills were concurred in, to-wit:

No. 412-To amend section 1333 of the Code as to contested elections of certain officers.
Also, No. 785-To amend an act to incorporate the tow.n of Thomasville.

By unanimous consent the following reconsidered bills were placed in their order on the Calendar, towit:

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No. 374-To create the office of County Administ;ator.
Also, No. 815-To authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to towns and villages 1ying in more counties than onP..

On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the following bill was taken from the table, to-wit:

No. 455-A bill to make it a felony to sell or give intoxicating liquors to husbands and minors who are drunkards.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee on Finance, to whom the following resolutions and bills have been referred, have had under consideration the following resolutions which they recommend be read the second time and recommitted to Finance Committee, to-wit:

A resolution-
To pay A. F. Cooledge, stenographer of Penitentiary Committee, for services rendered.
Also, a resolution to pay R. J. Fitzgibbons and W. P. Bowen, stenographer and sergeant-at-arms to committee to investigate the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.

Also, the following resolution which they recommend do pass as amended :

A resolution-
To pay the Pages for attendance on night sessions. Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Chatham county to issue bonds for certain purposes.

Respectfullysubmitted.

o

W M. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refuses to recede from its amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill fixing licem:e fee for sale of ardent spirits in Berrien county.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on En rollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en.: rolled and signed by the President of the Senate and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Comptroller and Treasurer to charge
off the books of their respective offices sums due from certain banks to the State.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Bartlett, chairman on the part of the House of the joint committee to invE>stigate the management of convicts by the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, submitted the following report:

To tke General Assembly :
The joint committee to whom was referred the Senate resolutions touching the management of convicts leased to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, beg leave to submit the following report:

1. After a laborious and prolonged investigation" during which a large number of witnesses have bee~ exam~ned, including the persons immediately in charge of the convicts, the physicians in charge, and
after having visited the camps in a body, and after

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examination of the convicts and quartPrs, we are satisfied that they are being worked, fed, clothed, guarded and cared for in strict compliance with the lease act.
2. As to the general management of the road, we
have taken all the testimony we could obtain (and a report of it, together with that in relation to the management of the convicts), is herewith submitted. "\Ve find that the funds to pay guards, furnish rations and pay the whole expenses of construction are furnished by George R. Eager, under a contract entered into by him with the Directory of said road (copy of said contract is in the evidence herewith submitted:) That said Eager is in good faith carrying out said contract on his part, and the construction of the road is progressing as rapidly as could be expected, considering the number of hands, topography of the country and the character of the work, which is first-class in every respect.
3. We find nothing in the action of the Directory of said road or George R. Eager which jeopardizes or is likely to jeopardize the State's interetlt, or the State's security, nor anything violative of the policy of the State in furnishing to said road convicts to be worked for its benefit.
4. We think that too much importance cannot be attached to the completion of this road and its branches as it will develop a heretofore inaccessible country! rich in natural resources, and will add greatly to the taxable property of the 8tate.
5. We find that at no time has this road had 250 able-bodied convicts; that it now has 158, about 20 of which are not able-bodied.
As a substitute for Senate resolution No. 34, we therefore recommend the passage of the following res.olution, to-wit:
Resolved, That the Governor b~ and he is hereby instructed to direct the keeper of the Penitentiary to

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turn over to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company two hundred and fifty able-bodied convicts, to be worked for the benefit of said Railroad Company for the full space of three years, or until the main line of said road is completed to the North Carolina line, and the Duck Town branch is completed to the Tennessee line, and the Dahlonega branch is finished to its intersection with the Gainesville and Dahlonega Railroad.
2. Resolved further, That no more women convicts nor old and infirm convicts be furnished said company.
.All of which is respectfullv submitted,
c. L. BARTLETT,
Chairman on part of House.
w. J. PIKE,
Chairman on part of Senate.

The House resumed the unfinished business of yes-

terday, which was the consideration of-

House bill No. 845-To regulate proceedings before

the Railroad Commission of this State, to provide for

certiorari in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Mr. Harris withdrew his callfor the yeas and nays

on the passage of the bill.

The substitute proposed by the Committee on Rail-

roads was read, and was entitled-

A bill to prescribe and regulate the mode of pro-

cedUl'e by the Railroad Commission of this State in

cert-ain cases, to provide the manner of establishing

and altering the schedules, rules and orders of said

Commissioners, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Harris, the substitute was amend-

ed by striking out the 2d section thereof.

On motion of Mr. Rankin, the substitute was further

amended by striking therefrol!l the 3rd and 4th sec-

tions.

The substitute as amended was adopted in lieu of

the original bill.

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The report of the committee was agreed to as amended, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority of yeas 98, nays 8.

The regular order of business was the consideration of House bills and resolutions for a third reading.
The following 1esolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the resolution passed by a majority, yeas 94, nays 10, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize settlement of claim against the Tax
Collector and his securities of the county of Telfair.

The following reconsidered bill was taken up and read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to create the office of County Administrator for the several counties in this State, and prescribe the duties of the same, and for.other purposes.
The substitute as previously amended was adopted . in lieu of the original bill, and the report of the committee as amended was agreed to.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put, and the bill passed by substitute by the constitutional majority, yeas 90, nays 17.

The following bill was laid on the table, to-wit: A bill to amend section 2495 of the Code.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A. bill to make it a felony for any person to sell or give intoxicating liquors to husbands and minors who are drunkards.
On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the previous action of the 1Iouse in adopting a substitute for the bill and agreeing to the report of the committee was reconsid ere d.

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The substitute was then amended and again adopted in lieu of the bill, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
The substitute was entitled a bill to make it unlawful for any person to sell or furnish spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors to habitual drunkards upon proper notice given, to prescribe a penalty for a violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Peek called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put.
Mr. Crenshaw called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, .Brewer, Br\yster, Brown, Brooks, Carroll, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humher, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James; Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McRae, :McKay, McGregor, Mit<!hell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock,

Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, .Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Whatley,

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Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gray, Griffith,

Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park,

Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Broyles, Deaton, Foy, Glisson, Griffin, Hawkes,

Hudson of .Tackson, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, McKinney, McElvaney, Owens, Rankin, Ray of Crawford,

Robbins, Studdard, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, .A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Eeck, Bishop, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Everett, Falligant, Gordon, Jacoway,

Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Little, Logue, Maddox, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Pendleton, Perkins, Redwine, Reese,

Rich of Paulding,

Robbe,

Russell of Decatur

Silman,

Sinquefield,

Simmons,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Tate,

Teasley,

o

Thompson,

Tucker,

Walthall,

watson,

Wilder,

Wimberley,

Wilson of ~1clntosh,

Witcher,

Wright of Washington,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 94. Nays 23. Not voting 58.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill passed by substitute.

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The following House bill was laid on the table, to.wit:

A bill to furnish Walker county with certain Supreme Court Reports, and other books therein named.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Spence in the chair.
Mr. Spence, chairman Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

House bill N-o. 495-To provide correct and durable maps of the several counties in the State of Georgia, showing the true boundary lines thereof as they now exist, and for other purposes.
The committee direct me, as chairman, to report the bill back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
The bill was read the third time. The report of the Committee of the Whole House was agreed to and the bill was lost.

Mr. Lofton, chairmanpro tem. ofthe General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which the;y recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2850 (a) of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass, to- wit :

A bill to amend an act, approved October 3, 1879,

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to define who are a.gents of Insurance Companies not incorporated by or under the laws of this State.

Also, the following Senate bill which they l'ecommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages.
Respectfully submitted, W. A. LoFTON, Chairman, protem.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee ,on Education have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the agricultural land scrip, approved March 3d, 1874, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the school laws of this State in certain particulars therein named, which they report back with the recommendation that it do not pass.
Respeetfully submitted. R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.
The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, to- wit :

No. 614-A bill making an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balanoe of salary due as Judge of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit of this State for years 1879 and 1880.
The bill had been. previously reported back by the Committee of the Whole House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
The report of the committee was agreed to.

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The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

.Alexander, .Alsabrook, .Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster1 Broyles, Brown, \ Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, (.,renshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray,

Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, :Maddox, :Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Owens,

Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pringle, Ratfkin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Johnson of Echols, Waldroop,

Withrow.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Everett, Foy, Gordon, Griffith, Jacoway,

Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Logue, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robbins,

Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 110. Nayso. Not voting 60.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker :

The Governor has approved and si~ned the follow-

.ing Acts, to-wit:

~

An act to constitute the JudgA of the City Court of

the county of Richmond ex-officio Commissioner of

Roads and Revenues for Richmond county, to define

his powers and duties, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to establish a new charter for the town

of Stone Mountain.



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1233

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters in the county of Pike, after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, to provide a penalty, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish a new charter for the town of Jackson, Butts county, Georgia.
Also, an act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the town of McDonough, in the county of Henry, and the various acts amendatory thereof, and to define the powers and duties of the Mayor and Council, and other officers of said town.
Also, an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Monroe' county, and to make the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners ex-officio Treasurer, in and for said county, and to define his duties, etc.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the City Court of Savannah, to prevent the Judge thereof from practicing law, and for other purposes, approved September 15, 1881, so as to permit such Judge to practice law as a conveyance under certain circumstances; to provide for the payment of his salary and other expenses of said court ; to increase the term of service of, and to compensate jurors, and to better enforce their attendance~ and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the selling, vending and exchanging of any kind of intoxicating liquors in any quantity within two miles of Pentecost Church, in Jackson county; the sale of spirituous, malt or any other intoxicating liquors within one and one-half miles of Center Church, in Oglethorpe county, and of the Methodist Church at vVinterville, in Oglethorpe county ; the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of Bethany church, in the 257th District G. M., of Jackson county; of Mountain Creek Church and Allen Fork Church, both in Jackson, and to provide a penalty for a violation of said act.
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.Also, an act to~-repeal an act entitled an act to fix the_fees ofjailers in the counties of Banks and Jackson, so far as said act relates to the county of Jackson, and for other purposes.
.Also, an_act_to pay election superintendents in the counties of Quitman and Randolph.
Also, an act to fix the amount of license for selling intoxicating liquors of any kind within the incorporated town in Telfair county, in this State, at a sum not less than that now fixed by law for selling such liquors in said county, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Warren county, or ariy other propet: authority, to levy and collect a tax above that now allowed by law, ,to build and repair the public building and bridges, to maintain and support prisoners, pay jurors and coroners, and for litigation, quarantine, roads, and expense of courts, and to support paupers. Said levy to be regulated by the Grand Jury at the Spring term of the Superior Court, and to repeal conflicting laws.
.Also, an act to regulate the mode of drawing orders on the County Treasurer of Warren county, and to repeal all conflicting laws.
Also, an act to require the owners of horses, mules, hogs, sheep, goats, cows and cattle and stock of all kinds to prevent the same from running at large upon the lands of another, inclosed or uninclosed, in the county of Warren, and to define the liabilities of the owners of such cattle or stock so running at large, and the rights of persons damaged thereby. .Also, an act to regulate the manner of holding municipal elections in the city of LaGrange, and to require voters to register, and to define who are legal voters in said city, and for other purposes.
.Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to establish a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory

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thereof, and to grant additional power to said:Mayor

and General Council.

.Also, an act to incorporate the town of Powder

Springs, in Cobb county, to provide for the election

of Mayor and Council, Marshal and Clerk, and to de-

fine their powers, duties, etc., and for otherpurposes.

.Also, an act to authorize Henry Sanders to connect

his beer depot, corner Jefferson street and South Broad

street lane, with Central Railroad track, on New

street, in Savannah, Ga., by means <>f a railway to be

operated by horse power.

.Also, an act to make it illegal to hunt with dogs or

firearms, or implements of any kind, on uninclosed

lands after being forbidden to do so, in the county of

Chatham, to provide the penalty therefor, and for

other purposes.

.Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt

or intoxicating liquors in any quantity within two

miles of Lawrenceville Cross Roads .Academy, in the

county of Calhoun.



Mr. Redwine, chairman o.f the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll~ent report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker bf the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

,An act to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville .
.Also, an act to amend the law as to reMrding pa." pers, and the use of such records as evidence.
.Also, an act to exempt the members of the Cuthbe1t Light Infantry from street duty.
Also; an act to exempt the Southern Rifles Military Company, in Talbot county, from road and street dnty.

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Also, an act to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson, in Terrel county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Planters Bank of Forsyth.
Also, au act to eXtPnd the corporate- limits of the city of .A.meri::us, in Sumter county.
Also, an act to rt>peal the acts which relate to the working of the chain gang of Fulton county on the streets of Atlanta.
Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.
Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad (.Jompany.
Also, an act to incorporate ~he town of East Rome, in Floyd county.
Also, an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forrestville, in f.i'loyd county.
Also, the following resolutions, to.wit:

A resolutionTo pay W. H. Horne the sum of seventy six dollars
and twentynine cents. Also, a rt>solution to appropriate the sum of one
hundred and seventy five dollars to purchase certain books for Douglas county.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on En-rollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollmf:lnt report as duly enrolled and signed by the Spt>aker of the House and the President of the Senate, and dt?livered to tne Governor the following acts, to.wit:

An act to change the place of holding legal sales in ~uscogee county.

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Alsn, an act to submit to oert&in parts of districts

and districts in Floyd county th~ q nestion as to wheth-

er enclosed land lines with said limits shall be lawful

fenm>s.

Also, an act to provide compensation for all man

agPrs of elections in Hancork county.

Also, an act to Pmpower the Board of Commission-

ers of Roads and RevPnues for Dt!caturoountytolevy

a tax for certain purpost>s.

Also, an net to submit to tb~ qnalifiPd voters of

Morgan county the question of prohibiting the.sale of

intoxicating liqnor.

Also, an act to amPnd tbP- act to inoorpora.te the

town uf Rogansvillt>, in the county of Troup.

Also, an act to rf'gulate the sale of seed cotton in

the counties of Twigg5 and 'Villdnsun.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquor within fonr milf'S of thP. :Methodist church at

Temperance, in the llall district, G. M., in the county

of Carroll.

Also an act to amPnd the charter of the city of

Manon, in Bibb cmmty.

Also, an act to l't'q nire the ownPrs of stook to keep

the same from running at large in certain portions of

Macon county.

Also, an act to amrnd thA acts incorporating the

town of Ha.v.kinsvillt>, in Pulaski county.

.

Also, an at't to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquors in the following localities: Within five miles

of the churches and ac;ad!:!my in the td\vn of Marshal-

villt:>, in Macon county; within on~:mne::or the store

Cccupied by SnPll & :!:nvyer, in Snellville, Gwinnett

county; within thrt>~-' mill-lS of Z 1nr church and Mount

Moriah churnh, in GwinnHtt cnunty; within three

mil~;~s of Rellobnth Bapti:\t church, in Flnyd county;

within thre~ milt!s uf :::luule:i Cbappd .Methodist church,

in Lumphin connty; within thr..e mlles of the corpo-

rate limits of the city of .Newnan, in Coweta county,

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and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating
liquor in Murray county, and Spring Place therein. Also, an act to amend an act to establish a Board of
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, Bridges and Paupers for Murray county.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of the churches or schools in the town of Andersonville, Sumter county.

Also~ the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the publication of the acts of the pres-
sent General Assembly in pamphlet form. Also, a resolution of thanks to the veteran officers
and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Maine. Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of the county of Bartow, and for other purposes.
The Committee of the Whole House had report-ed the bill back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass.
The Committee on Finance recommended the passage of the bill as l:l mended, and proposed to fill lhe blank as to amount of appropriation with one thousand dollars.
Mr. Jordan moved to fill the blank with five hundred dollars, which was agreed to.
Another amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance was agreed to.
Mr. Redding offered an amendment requiring areceipt in full settlement to be taken before the amount appropriated is paid.
The amendment was agreed to.

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Mr. Little moved to extend the morning session un til the pending bill is disposed of.'
Pending the taking of the vote on the motion, the hour of adjournment arrived and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'cLOCK P. ::M.
The Honse reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of this morning, towit:

A bill for the relief of J. E. :McGuire, of the county of Bartow. and for other purposes.
:Mr. Irwin called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was put.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded!on the passage of the bill.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll,

Gordon, Griffith, Harris, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rnssell of Clarke, Shipp, Short,
Sin~uefield,

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Cannon. Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Gray,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Lewis, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, McGr11gor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mo01-e of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Park, Patten,

Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, ThompRon, Waldroop, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Deaton, Foster,

Griffin, Hoge, Hudson of Jackson, Little,

])f:obley, Owens, Robins, Withrow.

'!'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beauchamp, Beck Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart., Daniel, Dawson, Hawkes,

Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McCurry, McDonough,
Mclnt~sh,
Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine,

Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Witcher,

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Head, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee,

Reese, Rice, Robbe,

Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 109. Nays 12. Not voting 54.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
The regular order was the consideration of House bills.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
No. 793-A bill to regulate the time of cutting box~>s for turpentine purposes in this t:ltate, and to provide a punishment for the violation of the same.

Mr. Jordan called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question put. A constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.

The following reconsidered House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agrePd to, and the bill passPd by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0-to.-wit:
A bill to authorize the Superior Court of either county to grant charters to incorporate towns and villages in this State, where the territory to be covered by such charters is in more counties than one.

The House went into Com mittee of the Whole House, Mr. Harris in the chair.
Mr. Harris, chairman Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under

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consideration the following Honse bill, which they direct me, as chairman, to report back to the Honse, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to appropriate the sum of three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the pur-pose of repairing the buildings of the University of the State of Georgia.

The bill was then read the third time an.d the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. Bush called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. On the pa/sage of the bill the yeas and nays were required tJbe recorded.

The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foster,

Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, McKay, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley,

Patten, Payne, Peek, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp. Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom,

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Foy, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Graham,

Moore of Hancock, Moo!'e of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park.

Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Bonner, Brown, Bush, (;'rittenden, Crumbley, Cours<>n, Everett, Fite, Fuller,

Griffin, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, J obnson of Echols, Mason, McRae, l'llcCants, McBride, Murray, Paulk of Coffee,

Rankin, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Short, Simmons, Sweat of Pierce Thompson, Wilson of Bnllock, Withrow, Young,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter. Carithers, Chancey Dart, Daniel, Gray, Gordon, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow,

Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lewis, Logue, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Robbe,

Yeas 92. Nays 31. Not voting 52.

Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Mcintosh, 'Vilson of Camden, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed.
The following bill was read the third time, the

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report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 9fl, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section l!i35 of the Code of 1882, which provides when pilots shall receive CPrtificate bv requiring that they shall have servPd as an apprentice two full years in a decked pilot boat on the bar for wl1ich they s,ek to he app>~inted a pilot, the crew not to be considPretl apprentiCPS unlt>ss so registered in tbe office of Commissioners of Pilotage.

Mr. Loft m, chairman pro tem. of tlw GenPral Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

lYfrr. Speaker :
The CommittPe on General J udieiary have had under consideration the fullo~ing bill, which thty recom mend do pass, to- wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale in this State of any adulterated article of food or drink, except on certain conditions.
Respectfully snbmitted, W. A. L I<'TON, Chairman, pro tem.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following rE>port:

Mr. Speaker:
The CommittE>e on Enr(lllment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the Houst-> and the PresidPnt of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend the laws as to recording paper and the use of same as evidence.
Also, an act to exempt th~ members of the Cuthbert Light Infantry from street duty.

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Also, an act to exempt tl1e members of the Southem

Ri:flt>s from road and street duty

.Also, an act to incorpora.te the town of Ea.st Rome,

in Floyd county.



Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and

Rural Resort Railroad Company.

Also. an act to Pshtblish a new cha.rter for the city

of Dawson, in Terrell county.

Also, an act to incnrpora.te the Mechanics and

Planters Bank of Forsyth.

Also, an act to amend. the charter of the city of

GainesviliP.

Also, a.n act to 1'Ppt"al an act to incorporate the town

of Fonestville, in Floyd county.

Also, an act to wpeal the acts allowing the county

chain gang of Fulton county to work on the streets of

Atlanta.

Also, an act to extt>nd the corporate limits of the

city of Americus, in Sumter county.

Also, an aot to extend the corporate limits of the

city of Savannah.

Also, a. resolutinn to pay 'vV. R. Horne the aum of

$76.29.

Also, a. rPsolution to appl'opriate $175 to purchase

certain books fur Douglas county.

Respectfully submitted.

J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following mPssage was received fror:Q. the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. SpfHIJc:
The Senate has passed the following Rouse bill, to-wit:

A bill amPniling the charter of Rome, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 9~, nays 0.
The Senate ha.a paned the following House bill,

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with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A. bill amending charter of Reynolds, in Taylor county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas. 24, nays 0.

On motion of Mr. McCants the Senate amendments to the following House bill was concurred in, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds.

The following House bilJ was then taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

No. 852-To prescribe the method of working the public roads in this State.

Mr. Payne offered a substitute therefor. On motion of .Mr_ Hoge 200 copies of the substitute were ordered printed for the use of the House, and the bill was laid on the table.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 92, nays 3, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the State University so as to authorize the Board of Trustees to elect the Governor ot this State a member thereof, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, which section prohibits the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day, and prescribes a penalty therefor; also provides as to transportation of live stock, and permits freight trains to complete their

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schedules, if before 8 o'clock Sunday morning, by in serting after the words "freight trains" in the second line of said section, the words "except such as carry one or more cars loaded with fruit, vegetables, watermelons, or other articles of a like perishable nature.

Mr. Hudson, of Webster, called for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Rountree called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Cannon, Lrenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dawson, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,

Graham, Gray, Gordon, Hawks, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Key, Little, Lofton, 1\:Iason, McKay, :McKinney, McElvaney, Mobley,

Moore of Hancock, Owens, Park, Payne, Ray of Crawford, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Waldroot>, Walthall, Watt$, Wilson of Greene, Withrow. Wood,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes,

Humber, Jenkins, Kimsey,

Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

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Bonner, Brewster, Burch, Carroll, Calvin, Davis, Dews, Drewry, Fite, Flynt, Griffin,

McRae, 1\t:cCants, McBride, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Patten, Panik of Coffee, Peek, Pringle, Rankin,

Robbins, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stapleton, Wilson of Sumter, 'Visdom, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Alsabrook, .A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bi11hop, BrinRon, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crumbley, Dart, Daniel, Deaton,
DeLI~cy,
Ford, Griffith, Irwin, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow,

Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Redding, Redwine, Reese,

Rice, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker,
Wat~on,
Wilder, Wimberley, Winningharu, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 68. Nays41. Not voting 66.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.

The following Hquse bill was read the third time, to-wit:

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.A bill to amend section 344 of the Code of 1882, relating to the duties of Clerks of Ordinaries, by adding paragra.ph 13 to said section.

The substitute proposed by the committee was adopted and was entitled-

A bill to amend section 344 of the Code of 1889, which presoribPs and defines the powers and duties of Clerks of the Courts of Ordinary of this State.

The report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute by the constitutional majority-yeas 95, nays 0.

The following House bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill 1o amend section 1577 of the-Code, and to prescribe a standard of the illuminating power and purity of Gas, and regulate the distribution, supply and use thereof, and to prescribe a penalty for violation thereof.

Mr. Sutton moved to extend the afternoon session until the bill was dispoaed of.
The motion was lost. Mr. Hoge moved to indefinitely postpone the blll. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. Mr. Harris moved to adjourn until 8 o'clock thi1 evening. The motion prevailed and the Speaker declared the House adjourn~d until8 o'clock p.m.

S O'CLoox P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be prea
eat.
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The House resumed. the unfinished. business of this afternoon, which was the consifferation of House bill to amend. section 1577 of the Code, anff to prllscribe the atanwff of the illuminating power and purity of gas.
The motion of Mr. Hoge to indefip.itely postpone prevailed., and the bill wa& inffefinitely poatponeff.
By consent of the House Mr. Hoge withdrew House bill No. 898-to pay Oha&. P. McCalla for service& rendered. the State.
1\U. Pringle, chairman ofthe Committee on Temperance, submitted. the following report :

Mr. Bpetilt:er:
The Committee on Temperance have had unffer con sifferation the following bill, which they recommend. that the introducer be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:

A bill to submit the question of the prohibition of the sale of spirituous liquors to the qualified voters of the several counties of this State, and for other purposes.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, towit:

A bill to prohibit the sa,le of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors on any National or public holiday in this State, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.

The House then proceeded with the regular orffer, which was the consideration of House billa for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, and not having received. the requisite constitutional majority,. was lost, to-wit:
A bill to repeal section 4Bl2 of the Oode of 1881, aa

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to penalty for receiving stolen goods.
The following bill was read the third time, the substitute proposed by the committee was adopted, the report ofthe committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amepd section 4097 of the Code, as to how Juries shall be drawn in cases of nuisance.
On the passage of the bill, Mr. Irwin called for the yeas and nays.
The call was not sustained. On the passage of the bill the yeas were 80, nays 13. So the bill not having received the requisite constitu-" tional majority, was lost. The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

No. 880-A bill to provide for the husband an estate for lifA in one-third of the lands of which his wife died, seized and possessed.

Mr. Peek moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to table was lost. The bill was read the third time. Mr. James moved to lay the bill on the table. The motion to table was lost. Th~ report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas were 28, nays 80. So the bill was lost.

Mr. Rankin chairman of the Committee on Rail roads, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consid eration the following bill, which they direct me to return to the House with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to so alter and extend

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the facilities of the Coast Line Railroad Company as to authorize and empower said Company to construct additional lines of road through the streets of Savannah, to control and manage its affairs by five directors, and to have and exercise, relative to the islands of Great Warsaw and Little Warsaw, all the rights, privileges and powers that said Company now bas by law relative to the islands of "Whitmarsh and Wilmington.
Respectfully submitted, W. R. RANKIN, chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee as amended was agreed to, to wit:

A bill to compel all persons who may drive engines, and conductors who may be in charge of trains, to cause the trains which they respectively drive or con duct to come to a full stop within fifty. feet of all railroad crossings, and to prescribe a punishment for a violation of this act.
Mr. Eason called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett,
Beauchamp, Eeck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Blilh,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Humber, Hudson of ~ackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin.-. James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey,

Peek, Pringle, Rankin, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, StalliDB.

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Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Foster, GlissoB, Griffin, Griffith, Hawkes,

Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Stimter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow. Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Davis, Drewry, Foy, Gray, Howell,

Johnson of Echols, Little, McCants, McGregor, Mobley, Shipp,

Short, Sinquefield, Stapleton, Sutton, Wood,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Hulsey,

A vary,

Jacoway,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Johnston,

Brinson,

Jones of Bartow,

Brooks,

Jones of DeKalb,

Camp,

Jones of Twiggs,

Carter,

Julian,

Carithers, .

Lewis,

Chancey,

Lofton,

Crenshaw,

McKay,

Courson,.

McCurry,

Cox,

1\fcDonough,

Dart,

Mcintosh,

Daniel,

McWhorter,

Dawson,

Middlebrooks,

Deaton,

Moore of Hancock,

DeLacy,

Morrow,

Fite,

Osborn,

Ford,

Owens,

Fuller,

Paulk of Berrien,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Decatur Silman, Smith o:f,;Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilsonof Mcintosh, Witcher, Whatley,

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Gary, Geer, Graham, Gordon,

Pendleton, Perkins, Ray of Coweta,

Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 88. Nays 17. Not voting 70.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.
Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under

consideration the following bill, which they direct

me to report back to the House, with the recommen-

dation that it do pass, to-wit:



A bill to repeal section 233 of the Coile of Georgia, which designates the Sheriff of the Supreme Court of Georgia, to provide for the appointmPnt of the said Sheriff by the said Court, to fix his salary and to require the fees of said Sheriff to be paid into the Treasury of this State.
The bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

BarkRc!l.le of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Bush, Carroll,

Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, hoge, Irwin,

:Maddox,
Ma~on,
Park, Patten, Rice, Russell of Clarke, Sinquefield,

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Calvin, Crittenden, Dews, DuPree, Falligant, Flynt, Foy,

Jenkins, Jordan, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lott,

Spence, Spengler, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Crumbley, Davis, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Foster,
Glis~on,
Griffin, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Johnson of Echols,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, McRae,
McCant~,
McBride, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne,

Robins, Robertson, Short, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Withrow, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bonner, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Courson, Cox, Dart,

Gordon, HuiBey, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lofton, Logue, McKay, McCurry, McDonough,

Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Watson, Watts,

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Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Fite, Ford, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Graham,

Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, O~born, I Paulk of Berrien, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 41. Nays 59. Not voting 75.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted)n favor:of the_bill it was lost.
By unanimous~consent of the House, and by a vote of yeas 89, nays_O,'the following bill was introduced, and by a two-thirds vote, yeas 90, nays 0, was read the first time:and~referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

ByMr. HogeA bill to provide for the registration of voters in the
county of Fulton, and for other purpo~es.

On motion of Mr. Key, the House then took up Senate bills for a second and first reading, and House bills for a second reading.
The.following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to-provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases before the debt shall become due, and to provide the manner of foreclosure, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State University at vVal.thourville, in the county of Liberty.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale or offtlring for sale in this State any adulterated article of food or drink, except on certain conditions, and to prescribe the pen-

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alty for so doing, and for other purposes. Also, a bill to prevent citizens of other States from
driving horses, mules, hogs, cattle, or other live stock into any county of this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch of said University a College to be established at Marshallville.
.Also, a bill to establish a branch .Agricultural College of the State University at Hawkinsville.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved. October 3, 1879, to define who are agents of Insurance Companies, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State University at Fort Valley, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a branch Agricultural College at Waycross, in this State.

The next business in order was the reading of House bills and resolutions a second time which were favorably reported.

The following were read the second time, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appropriate money to pay the expenses of esta b-
lishing the line between Georgia and North Carolina Also, a resolution to pay the Pages 25 cents extra
per diem for night sessions of the General .Assembly. Also, a resolution to pay .A. F. Cooledge, steno-
grapher of the Penitentiary Committee, $100 for services rendered.
.Also, a resolution to pay the stenographer, sergeantat arms and witnesses for Committee on Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company.
Also, a resolution to pay the stenographic reporter employed by the committee appointed to investigate the Department of .Agriculture.
.Also, a bill for tlle relief of John G. Trammell of Hall county.

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Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners and exofficio Judges of Chatham county to levy and collect an extra tax for county purposes therein named.
Also, a bill to extend the franchise of the Coast Line . Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Chatham county and ex-officio Judges to issue bonds to the amount of $100,000 to erect a new court house or remodel the present one, and to build a new jail.
Also, a bill to amend au act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the agricultural land script fund, approved March 3, 1874, so as to authorize the Trustees of the Atlanta University to nominate pupils to the same in certain contingencies.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors on any public or National holiday in this State, and for other purposes.

The following members were absent by leave granted, to-wit: Messrs. A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Camp, Carithers, Carter, Dart, Foy, Logue, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Pendleton, Rich of Paulding, Smith of vVilkinson, Silman, Teasley, Wilder and Witcher.
On motion of Mr. Harris the House adjourned nntii 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 19, 1883. The Honse met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Ron. John C. Key, of the county of Jasper. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

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Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, A.tkinRon, A.wbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer; Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary,

Harri~,
Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, .Tones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twigg, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, l\Iason, l\IcRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, l\Ioore of Hancock, l\Ioore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens,

Rankin, Ray of Cojl"eta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, E>pengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, "\Vilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, "\Visdom, 'Vithrow, Witcher, Whatley,

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Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes,

Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Dart, Daniel,

Jackoway, Julian, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien,

Present 157. .Absent 18.

Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.
Perkins, Russell of Decatur, Smith of Wilkinson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder,

:M:r. Burch, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approled.
:M:r. Rountree gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Hulsey gave notice of a motion to reconsider. :M:r. Russel, of Clarke, gave notice of a motion to reconsider. :M:r. Falligant gave notice of a motion to recomider. The Journal of yesterday was read and confirmed. :M:r. Rountree moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the
House onHouse bill864-To amend section 4578 of the Code
as to running of freight trains on the Sabbath day. On motion of Mr. Maddox, the motion to reconsider
was laid on the table. Mr. Falligant moved to reconsider so much of the
Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on-
House bill No. 870-To amend section 1577 of the Code, and to prescribe a standard of the illuminating power and purity of gas, and regulate the distribu-

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tion, supply and use thereof. Mr. Redding moved to lay the motion to reconsider
on the table. The motion to table was lost. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, moved to reconsider so
much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the ac tion of the Honse on-
House bill 872-To repeal section 4512 of the Code of 1882, which relates to the penalties for receiving stolen goods from negroes.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hulsey moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill No. 877-A bill to amend section 4097 of the Code as to how juries shall be drawn in cases of nuisance.

The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hulsey moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onHouse bill 892-To repeal section 233 of the Code, as to the sheriff of the Supreme Court and his fees.

The motion to reconsider prevailed. On motion of Mr. Calvin the following bill was taken from the table, to-wit:

A bill to declare personal property the subject of pawn or pledge, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following reconsidered bills were placed in their numerical order on the Calendar, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code, as to the practice of medicine.

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Also, a bill to repeal section 4512 of the Code, which relates to penalties for receiving stolen goods from negroes.

Mr. Maddox offered a resolution for the appointment of a committee of five to prepare a list of the most important bills and resolutions before the House, and upon such list being reported to the House, that such bills and resolutions be acted on to the exclusion of other business.

On motion of Mr. Shipp the resolution was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Calvin, House bill No. 12 was taken from the table.
The House then proceeded with the regular order of business, which was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The first in oroer was the b~ll just taken f10m thetable, to- wit:

No. 12-A bill to be entitled an act to more equitably regulate the fees of Tax Receivers and of Tax Collectors in this State, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time, and the substitute proposed by the committee was adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. Watts moved to lay the bill again on the table. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Spence called for the previous question.. The call was sustained and the main question or- . dered. Mr. Calvin called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson,

Hoge,

Patten,

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Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlatt, Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Burch, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey Crittenden, Courson, Davis, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Graham, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris,

Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jone.; of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Mobley, 1\Ioore of Hancock, Moo:-e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park.

Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Ril'h of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clal'ke, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Teasley, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brooks, Bush, Carroll, Crumbley, Cox, Daniel, Drewry, Everett,

Foster, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Howell, Lewis, McBride, 1\IcEl vaney, McWhorter, Osborn, Payne, Rankin, Redding,

Shipp, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

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Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Brinson Broyles, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Crenshaw, Dart, Deaton, Gary, Head, Humber, Hudson of Webster,

James, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lott, McCurry,
Mcinto~h,
Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Redwine, Reese, Robbe,

Robins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Siuq uefield, Smith of Wilkinson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, "\Vitcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of WashiJ}gton, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 92. Nays 38. Not voting 45.

So the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
The substitute was entitled a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the commissions to be paid to Tax Collectors and Receivers of tax returns in all the coun ties of this State, aud for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Key, Honse bill No. 909-To amend section 3568 of the Code as to appeals was recommitted to the Committee on GenerJ.l Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:

A resolution-
Instructing the Governor to furnish two hundred and fifty convicts, to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.

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On motion of Mr. Tate the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

A resolutionInstructing the Governor to furnish two hundred
and fifty able-bodied convicts to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.

On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the following

House bill, with Senate amendment, was taken up,

.. to-Wit:



A bill fixing the license for the sale of intoxicating

liquors in the county of Berrien and in the town of

Alapaha, and for other purposes.

The Honse insisted on its refusal to concur in the Senate amendment and asked a Committee of Conference.
The Speaker announced the following Conference Committee- on the part of the House, to-wit :

Messrs. Sweat of Clinch, Kimsey and Young. The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Watts in the chair. Mr. Watts, chairman of the Committee ofthe Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
'l'he Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which I am directed to report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo appropriat~ $230 to pay the stenographer to the
committee to inveetigate the Agricultural Department.

The. resolution was then read the third time. HO

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The amendment proposed by the committee, striking out $230 and inserting $225, was adopted.
The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the' affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Graham,

Gray, Griffith, Hawkw, Harris, Hulsey, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, McRae, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Robertson, Rountree, () Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short,
Sin~uefield,
Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wright of Washington, Young. Zachry,

Those voting'in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Brewster, C:umbley,

Head, Howell, Hudson of Jackson, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twigp,

Moore of Taliaferro, Patten, Rich of Wayne, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom,

Everett, Fite, Griffin, Gordon,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1883.

McKay, McBride, Mitchell,

Withrow. Whatley, Wood,

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'those not voting are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Brinson, Bush, Camp,
, Carter 0
Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Dart, Dawson, Deaton, Falligant, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Hoge, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, Key, Logue, Maddox, Mason, McCants, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 98. Nays 25. Not voting 62.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed as amended.
On motion of Mr. Spengler the following bill was t.aken from the table, to-wit:

.A bill to prohibit driving cattle and stock from the ranges where they use under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker :
Th~ Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:
A bill providing for a Solicitor General for the County Court of Sumter, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Bartlett in the chair.
Mr. Bartlett, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which I am di rected to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:
A resolutionTo appropriate money to pay the expenses of estab-
lishing the line between Georgia and North Carolina, where it is the line between Macon county, N. C., and Rabun county, Ga.
The resolution was read the third time, and a proviso proposed by the Committee was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Cannon, the Committee amendment was_amended by making the appropriation $150 instead of $100.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the resolution.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

'!Alexander, .Atkinson,

Griffin, Graham,

Patten,
Paulk of Coffee,

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.A.wbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, (,renshaw, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson,

Griffith, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park,

Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, Spengler, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Winningharu, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow. Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Crittenden, Drewry, Ford, Gray,

Gordon, Howell, Humber, Jenkins,

McGregor, Morrow, Shipp, Wood,

Thos.e not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Johnston,

A vary,

Johnson of Lee,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Jones of Bartow,

Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons,

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Beck, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Ca.rithera, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, Hawks, Head, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway,

Jones of DeKalb, Julian, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robbins,

Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 111. Nays12. Not voting 52.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed as amended.

The House again went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Hoge in the chair.
Mr. Hoge, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following reE~olution, which theyrecommend do pass with an amendment, to-wit :

A resolution-

To pay the Pages twenty-five cents each, extra, for

each night session in addition to the amount now al-

lowed them.

The resolution was read the third time.

The amendment proposed by the committee-to in-

clude porters as well as pages-was adopted, and the

report of the committee was agreed to.



On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays

were required to be recorded.

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On calling the roll the vote was as follows : Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, .Atkinson, Bartlett, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon; Calvin, Crumbley, Davis, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Gary, Geer, Gray, Gordon,

Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head, Hoge, Humber, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Key, Kiml!t!y, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McCants, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray,

Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Peek, Pendleton, Redding, Robertson, Rountree, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Stallingw, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of ~cintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wolfe, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

.A.wbry, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles, Comson, Cox, Daniel, Foster, Fuller, Griffin, Graham, Howell,

Hudson of .Tackson, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, McKay, McBride, McGregor, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Paulk of Coffee, Pringle, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wood, Wright of Washington,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, .A.vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Dart, Deaton, Fite, GlissoB, Hulsey,

Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe,

Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Greene, Withrow. Witcher, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 89. Nays 35. Not voting 51.
The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed as amended.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Sumter, the Senate amendments to the House bill hereafter named were concurred in, to-wit:

.A bill to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court of Sumter county, and for other purposes.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

.A bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7, of the Constitution of 1877.

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The Committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit:
A resolutionTo pay A. F. Cooledge, stenographer of Peniten-
tiary Committee, $100. The Committee also report back to the House the
following bills without recommendation, to~wit :

.A bill to establish an Inebriate Asylum. Also, a bill for the establishment and location of an Asylum in this State for the care of inebriates. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LITTLE, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The committee appointed on the part of the Senate on the Committee of Conference, in regard to the sale of ardent spirits in Rockdale county, are Messrs. Gustin, George and Eakes, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence oft he House, to-wit:

A resolutionFixing the time for holding the memorial services
of the late Honorable Benjamin H. Hill.

The House went into Committee of the Whole Honse, Mr. Ray, of Coweta, in the chair.
.Mr. Ray, of Coweta, chairman, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which I, as chairman, am directed to report back to the House

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with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay A. F. Cooledge, stenographer of the Peni
tentiary Committee, $100 for services rendered.

The resolution was read the third time and thereport of the committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Awbry, BartlP.tt, Beauchamp, Beck, Bonner, Brewer, Brinson Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey Crittenden, Cours<>n, Cox, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Gary, Geer, Graham,

Hawkes, Harris, Humber, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Key, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, 1\:IcCants, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, .Moo:e of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Park. Patten, Peek, Pendleton,

Redding, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, . Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington,

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Gordon, Griffith,

Pringle, Ray of Crawford,

Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Brewster, Griffin, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster,

Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, McKay, Murray,

Paulk of Coffee, Rich of Wayne, Winningham,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Broyles, Bush, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Dart, Davis, Deaton, Dews, Falligant, Foy, Fuller, Glisson,

Gray, Head, Hoge, Howell,: Hulsey, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Kimsey, Logue, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Owens, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Perkins,

Yeas 98. Nays 11. Not voting 66.

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, .Robins, Rountree, Russell o! Decatur, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Young, li:Ir. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was amended and agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit any person or persons from driving

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sheep or cattle, other than their own, from the ranges where they use, and to provide a penalty for the same.

Mr. Hudson, of Webster, called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was not sustained. Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained, the main question put and the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or in~ toxicating liquors on National or public holidays in this State, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained and the main q uestic n put. Mr. Peek called for the yeas and nays on the pa!;sage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Brooks, Carroll, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, Eal!on, Flynt,

Gordon, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, :McRae, :McElvaney, Mitchell, Morrow, Osborn,

Pringle, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Waldroop, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Whatley,

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Geer, Graham, Gray,

Patten, Paulk of Co:ffee, Peek,

Wolfe, Young,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, :Bartlett, :Bonner, :Brown, Burch, Cannon, Chancey, Davis, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Ford, Foster, Gary, Glisson,

Griffin, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jordan, Little, Lofton, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McCanttt, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Owens,

Payne, Pendleton, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rice, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Studdard, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRc:~.le of Wilkes, Brinson, Broyles, :Bush, Camp, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, DuPree, Foy, Fuller, Griffith,

Boge, Hulsey, James, Jacoway, Johnston, J ohnaon of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lott, McCurry, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins,

Robbe, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watl!On, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Witcher, Wood,

Hawkes, Harris, Head,

Ray of Coweta, Redwine, Reese,

Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 59; Na.ys 47; Not voting 69.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were e;x:hibited, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the fall term of thE' Superior Court of Cherokee county, and to give two weeks for said term.
Leaves of absenc~ were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Gary, and Wilson of Bullock.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Bullock, the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant- to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The consideration of House bills and resolutions for a third reading was resumed.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to declare personal property of every kind to be the subject of collateral pledge or pawn as security for money borrowed, or other indebtedness, to provide the mode of hypothecating, pledging or pawning the same, to protect and secure property so hypothecated, pledged or pawned to the purpose of such hypothecation, pledge or pawn, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was adverse to

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the passage of the bill, had been heretofore disagreed to.
Mr. Calvin c~lled for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was not sustained. .A. majority having voted against the bill it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 95, nays 0-to-wit:

.A. bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors in the county of Catoosa, and to provide for submitting the same to a vote of the qualified voters of said county for their acceptance or rejection.
The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A. bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code of 1882, in relation to who shall practice medicine, by adding the following words : ''or has, after attending one or more terms at a regular medical college, been in active practice of medicine since 1860.''
The amendments offered by Mr. Zachry were adopted, adding after the word ''college'' in the title the words "or who were by law authorized to practice medicine, and had;" also, by inserting after the word "year'' next to the last line in the first section the words "or who were by law authorized to practice medicine in."
On motion of Mr. Shipp the bill was further amended by inserting; "1861" in lieu of "1860" wherever it occurs.
Mr. Bishop called for the previous q uestioll on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question was ordered.

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Mr. Shipp called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs-

Awbry, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Courson, Cox, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Glisson, Griffin, Gray, Griffith, Hawkee,
Harri~,
Head, Hoge,

Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Little, Lofton, Maddox, 1\:lcRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Payne, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Rice,

Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs-

Alexander, AtkillRon, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Brewster, Brinson,

Fuller, Geer, Gordon, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert,

McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Osborn, Owens, Patten,

Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, Everett,

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Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Mason,

Pendleton, Redding, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Wilson of Mcintosh,

Those not voting are Messrs-

Alsabrook, A vary, :Barksdale of Lincoln, :Barksdale of Wilkes, :Beck, Brooks, . Camp, Carter, Calvin, CarithePs, Chancey, Dart, Deaton, Ford, Gary, Graham,

Howell, Hudson of Webster, James, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jones of DeKalb, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Paulk of :Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Perkins, Redwine, Reese,

Yeas 94. Nays 33. Not voting 48.

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Decatnr, Silman, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Witcher, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

So the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority it was passed as amended.
Th> following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to repeal section 4512 of the Code, which relates to the crime and penalties of receiving stolen goods from negroes.

The following message was received from the Senate
through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof: 81

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

.A. bill in regard to establishing public schools for the city of Madison, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Mayor and Council of .Americus, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill changing the time of holding Courts of Ordinary in Lee county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating Bronwood, in Terrell county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, naysO.
Also, a bill fixing salary of State Librarian, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
.Also, a bill amending section 1317 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners of Mcintosh county, passed bv constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
.A.ls.o, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners of Emanuel county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing act amending section 4194 of the Code of 1873, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
.Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Madison county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

The Senate has :passed the following House bills with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

.A. bill providing against loss by fire of certain books

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of the State, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 4.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Miller county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill supplying Supreme Court Reports to certain counties in this State, passed by constitutio~al majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill extending limits of Columbus, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:
A resolutionPaying committee to procure the records of the
State Board of Physicians.

The Senate has agreed to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to a resolution of the House as follows, to-wit:
A resolutionTo supply certain officers of the State with copies
of the Code of 1882.

The Senate has agreed to a resolution asking thereturn of Senate resolution No. 90, transmitted to the House to-day, for the purpose of correcting the same.
On motion of Mr. Tate, Senate resolution requesting the return to the Senate of Senate resolution No. 90, for the purpose of having corrected a clerical error, was taken up, read and agreed to.
And thereupon the resolution referred to was ordered to be returned to the Senate, the same being-

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A resolution instructing the Governor to furnish 250 able bodied convicts to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, House bills with Senate amendments were taken up for the purpose of acting on the amendments.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following bills, to-wit:

A bill to supply Supreme Court Reports to certain counties under certain contingencies therein named.
Also, a bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Terrell.
Also, a bill to amend section 1317 of the Code as to pay and mileage of electors and secretary of the Electoral College.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller.
The Honse disagreed to Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to provide against loss by fire of certain books, the property of the State, in the hands of county officers.
Also, a bill to authorize the extension of the corpo rate limits of the city of Columbus, in the county of Muscogee.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas .99, nays 3-to-wit:
A bill to compel connecting railroad companies in this State to receive from connecting roads all freights when tendered in cars, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Humber, the following Senate resolution was taken up, read, and agreed to, to-wit:

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.A resolutionFixing the time for the memorial services of the late
Ron. B. H. Hill at fifteen minutes past eight o'clock, on the evening of the 24th inst.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Hulsey in the chair.
Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay the funeral expenses of the late Governor .Alexander H. Stephens.
The bill was read the third time. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to. The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmativeare Messrs.-

Alexander, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Carroll, Calvin, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Daniel, Dawson,

Fuller, Gray, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Irwin, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lott, .McKinney,

Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Reese, Rice, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch,

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Dews, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Foy,

McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Park, Patten, Peek,

Tate, Teasley, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barbdale of Wilkes, Bishop, Brewer, Broyles, Bush, Cannon, Courson, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Geer, Griffin,

Gordon, Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jones of Elbert, Logue, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride,

McElvaney, McGregor, Mobley, Murray, Payne, Rich of Wayne, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Waldroop, Walthall, Whatley, Wood, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Burch, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, (,renshaw, Cox, Dart, Deaton, DeLacy, Ford, Gary, Glisson, Graham, Griffith, Hawks,

Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Lofton, Maddox, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Panik of Coffee, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine,

Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Washington,

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128'7

James, Jacoway, Jenkins,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe,

Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 66. Nays3:l. Not voting 70.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.
The House again went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Humber in the chair.
Mr. Humber, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a bill for the relief of John G. Trammell, of Hall county, and they direct me to report progress on the same, and ask leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Jordan, the bill was then laid on the table.
Mr. Peek, chairman on the part of the House of the Conference Committee on the disagreement between the House of Representatives and the Senate on House bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors, etc., in Rockdale county, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Conference have had under con-

sideration the disagreement between the two Houses

on House bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of

liquors in Rockdale county, etc., and recommend as

follows:

1. That the House recede from its disagreement to

the Senate amendment, strikjng from 9th line of 4th

section the word 'poisonous."



2. To amend latter part of second amendment of the

Senate by striking from same the word "furnish."

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3. That the House recede from its disagreement to

the Senate amendments, to-wit: Amenaments Nos. 5,

6 and 7, and agree to the same.

4. That the 8th section of the bill and the amend-

ment (No. 4) retailing thereto be stricken out.

Respectfully submitted.

.

WM. L. PEEK, Chairman

On the part of House.

R. A. EAKES~ Chairman

On the part of Senate.

On motion of Mr. Peek the foregoing report of the Conference Committee was adopted by the House.

The following message was received from his Excellency thA Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to change the place of holding legal sales in the county of Muscogee so as to make the Bell Tower a place for such sales, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to submit to certain parts of districts and districts in Floyd county the question as to whether enclosed land lines within said limits f!hall be held and regarded as lawful fences.
Also, an act to prevent the running at large of hogs upon the island of St. Simons, county of Glynn, State of Georgia.
Also, an act to provide compensation for all managers of elections in Hancock county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revt>nues for Decatur county to assess upon the taxable property in said county a tax of seven-tenths of one per cent per an-

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num, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay

off the outstanding indebtedness of said county in

three years from the passage of this act, in addition to

defraying the current expenses thereof.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to alter

and amend the several acts incorporating the town of

Hawkinsville, in Pulaski county, and to grant certain

powers and privileges to said town, and for other pur-

poses, approved Dec. 8, 1882, by repealing so much

of said act as uthorizes the establishment of public

schools, and for other purposes.



Also, an act to prohibit the sale or furnishing of

spirituous, vinous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors

or bitters in the following localities: Within five miles

of the churches and academy in the town of Marshal-

ville, in Macon county, and within a radius of one mile

in every direction of the storehouse occupied by Snell

& Sawyer, in the town of Snellville, in Gwinnett

county ; within three miles of Zoar church and Mount

Moriah church, in Gwinnett county; within three

miles of Rehoboth Baptist church, in Floyd county;

within three miles of Soules Chappel Methodist church,

in Lumphin county; within three miles of the corpo-

rate limits of the city of Newnan, in Coweta county,

and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

Also, an act to exempt the officers and active mem-

bers of the of Talbot,

kvnooluwnnteaenrdmdielsitiagrnyatceodmaspatnhye

in the county Southern Ri-

fles, from road and street duty, as well as municipal

street tax, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to regulate the sale of sAed cotton in

the counties of Twiggs and Wilkinson, and for other

purposes.

Also, an act to amend the laws as to recording pa-

pers, and the use of such records as evidence.

Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the

city of Americus, in Sumter county, so as to include

theiresidences of J. W. Jordan, jr., and H. A. Harris

within said city, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to exempt all the active officers and members of the Cuthbert Light Infantry from street duty.
Also, the following resolutions, to-wit :
A resolutionAuthorizing the publication of the acts of the pres-
sent General Assembly iu pamphlet form. Also, a resolution of thanks to the veteran officers
and soldiers of the Third Regiment of Maine. Also, a resolution to appropriate the sum of one
hundred and seventy five dollars to purchase certain books for Douglas county.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

No. 902-A bill to establish a thorough system of common schools throughout the State.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for service on non-residents in certain cases.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to submit the question of the abolition of the County Court of the several counties in this State to the legal voters of any county on the recommendation of the grand jury of any county, and to provide for the d-isposition of business pending in said court upon its abolition, and for other purposes.

Mr. Jordan offered a enbstitute for the bill, which was read.
On motion of Mr. Spence the bill was indefinitely postponed.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed

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as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 5, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2611 of the Code of 1882, which provides the mode of removing administration from a county of the residence of testator or intestate to that of the residence of the executor or administrator, by providing that such removal may be had at any time, even after citation for settlement has been brought as provided by section 2598 of the Code of 1882, and remove the suit, whether said citation is pending in the Court of Ordinary or is before tlle Superior Court on appeals, and for other purposes.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Lofton in the chair.
Mr. Lofton, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

M'f. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which I am directed to report back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to pay the contingent expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives for this session of the General Assembly.
The bill was read the third time, the amendments proposed by the CQmmittee was adopted and the:report of the committee was agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Bartlett,

Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Harris,

Park. Patten, Paulk of Coftee, Payne,

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Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Glisson, Griffin,

Head, Hoge, Howell~~ Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moo:e of Taliaferro, Murray, Owens,

Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne,. Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Pierca Tate, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Camp, Carter. Carithers, Chancey Courson, Cox,

Jacoway, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Lewis, McBride, McCurry, MclntoBh, McGregor, MiddlebrookB,

Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Thompson, Tucker, Watson,

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Dart, Deaton, Everett, Ford, Gary, Geer, Graham, Griffith, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, James,

Morrow, Osbom, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robins,

Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 111. Nays 0. Not voting 64.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill
passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays o,
to-wit:

A bill to make Sterns' United States Calendar legal evidence as to dates in the courts of the State of Georgia.
The foil owing bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to establish State Depositories, approve October 16, 1879, so as to provide for renewal of the appointment of State Depositories, and for filling vacancies, to enlarge the power of the Governor and Treasurer over such Depositories, and regulate the taking of bonds and sureties thereto, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Hudson, of Webster, the Rouse adjourned untilS o'clock this evening.

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8 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The House resumed consideration of House bills on third reading.
The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to equalize the fees of Solicitors General of this 8tate in cases of misdemeanor.
Mr. Hudson, of Webster, moved to reconsider the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hudson, of Webster, then moved to strike out the second section of the bill. The amendment was adopted. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question ordered. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas were 87, nays 8; so the bill not having recehed the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to authorize and require the registration of all voters in the county of Fulton, and for other purposes therein contained.
Respectfully submitted. M. P. REESE) Chairman.

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On motion of Mr. Hoge, the following bill was taken up and read the second time, tq-wit:

.A bill to provide for the registration of voters in the county of Fulton, and for other purposes.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Ray, of Coweta, in the chair.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which I am directed to report back to the House with the recommendatio"n that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment to W. A. Kelly

of the reward offered for the arrest of Henry Williams.

The bill was read the third time, and the report of

the committee was agreed to.

The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on

the passage of the bill.



The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Carroll, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis,

Gray, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Julian, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, McCauts,

Ray of Crawford, Reese, Rich of Wayne, . Robertson, Shipp, Simmons, Spence, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tuasley, Thompson, Waldroop,

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Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry,. Eason, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Geer, Glisson,

McKinney, McDonough, McEIGaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Peek, Pendleton, Ray of Coweta,

Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Whatley, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Awbry, Bishop, Burch, Bush, Cannon, Daniel, Everett, Griffin,

Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Mobley,

Murray, Owens, Park, Payne, Russell of Clarke, Sin.juefield, Spengler, Wilson of Mcintosh.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Irwin,

Redwine,

Alsabrook,

James,

Rice,

A vary,

Jacoway,

Rich of Paulding,

Bar.ksdale of Lincoln, Jones of Bartow,

Robbe,

Beck

Jones of DeKalb,

Robins,

Brooks,

Key,

Rountree,

Camp,

Little,

Russell of Decatur,

Carter,

Lofton,

Silman,

Carithers,

Maddox,

Short,

Chancey,

McKay,

Smith of Bryan,

Courson,

McBride,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Cox,

McCurry,

Tate,

Dart,

Mcintosh,

Tucker,

Deaton,

McGregor,

Walthall,

DuPree,

Middlebrooks,

Watson,

Ford,

Moore of Hancock, Wilder,

Foy,

Morrow,

Winningham,

Fuller,

Osborn,

Wilson of Bullock,

Gary,

Paulk of Berrien,

Withrow,

Graham,

Perkins,

Witcher,

Gordon,

Pringle,

Wolfe,

Griffith,

Rankin,

Wright of Washington,

Hulsey,

Redding,

HudRon of W eb~ter,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 81. Nays 24. Not voting 70.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend the various acts relative to public schools, so far as these relate to the special tax impot~ed by the State on the sale of intoxicating liquors collected by law in the several counties of the State.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main questic n put, and the bill was lost.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Davis in the chair.
Mr. Davis, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the followin~ bill, which they direct me a~ chairman to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

.A bill to supply a deficiency in the printing fund for the Railroad Commissioners for the year 1&!3, and to appropriate $500 for the same.
'l'he bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A.wbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bonner,
82

Griffin, Hawke11, Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell,

Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Clarke,

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, :Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Carithera, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Davia, Dawson, Dewm, DeLacy, Drewry, E&aon, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Gear,

Humber, Hudson of ,Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin; Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lott, Mason, 1\IcRae, McCants, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray,

Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, . Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bishop, Camp, Carter, Chancey, Crittenden, Connon, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, DuPree, Ford,

Jones of Bartow, .Tones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McKay, McBride, McCurry, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, .Morrow, Osborn, Owens,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Tucker, Watson, Wilder,

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Fuller, Gary, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hulsey, James, Jacoway,

Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding,

Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, . Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 97. Nays 1-=-Mr. Glisson. Not voting 77.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

.A bill to amend an act to establish a Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners, and to prescribE> the powers and duties of said board, and to rE>gulate the compounding and vending of medicines, drugs and poisons in the State of Georgia, and to provide a penalty for the infringement of the provisions of this act, approved September 29, 1881, so as to require said Board to grant license to physicians who were practicing medicine prior to the 1st of January, 1847.
The bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 23.

The following bill ~as read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill to prohibit the driving of cattle from South Carolina, North Carolina. Tennessee, Alabama or Florida into this State for the purpose of grazing and ranging the same, and provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

The committee amendment to strike out all the States except North Carolina, was not agreed to.

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J OURN.AL OF THE HoUSE.

The report of the committee as amended was agreed to and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 2.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A. bill to authorize and require the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch thereof a College to be established at MeVille, in the county of Telfair, to authorize and direct said Trustees to make appropriations for the 1Jayment of the teachers of said College out of any funds appropriated for the support of the branch Colleges of said University out of the Treasury of the State, and for other purposes.

The committee recommended the passage of the bill

by substitute.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Mr. Crenshaw moved to adjourn until 9 o'clock to-

morrow morning.

.

The motion to adjourn was lost.

Mr. Waldroop called for the previous question; the

call was sustained and the main question put.

Mr. Eason called for the yeas and nays on the pas.

sage of the bill.

The call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Beck, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Calvin, Crenshaw,. Crittenden, Crumbley, Dews, DeLacy, Eason, Fite, F17nt1

Geer, Harris, Humber, Johnson of Echols, Kimsey, Lott, Mason, McRae, McDonough, McGregor, Patten, Paulk of Coffee,

Pendleton, Ray of Crawford, Rich of Wayne, Smith of Bryan, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Waldroop, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Whatley, Young, Zachry.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1883.

1301

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

.Atkinson, Awbry, Barksd3le of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles, Burch, Bush, Davis, Drewry, Everett, Foster, Glisson, Griffin, Hawkes, Head, lioge, Howell,

Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jenkins, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lewis, 1\fcCant.l!, McBride, McElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Payne, Peek, Ray of Coweta, Rich of Paulding, Robertson,

Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Stallings, Stapleton, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wood.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Alexander, .Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Bartlett, Bishop, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DuPree, Falligant, Ford, Foy, Fuller,

Griffith,
Hul~ey,
Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Key, Little, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McKay, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow,

Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Simmons, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sutton, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Witcher, Wolle,

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Gary, Graham, Gray, Gordon,

On born, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 37. Nays 52. Not voting 86.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.

Leave of absence was granted for providential cause to Mr. Barksdale, of Wilkes.
The members absent, by leave granted, were Messrs. Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Camp, Carithers, Carter, Dart, Foy, Gary, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Rich of Paulding, Smith of Wilkinson, Silman, Wilder, Witcher, and Wilson of Bullock.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 20, 1883. The Honse met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their-names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Barthtt, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop,

Hoge, Howell,' Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese,

Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey _Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligimt, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, 6ordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, .1883.

1303

James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough,
Mc!nto~h,
McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park. Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, .Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell oi Decatur, Shipp. Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkAdale of Wilkes, Carter. Carithers,

Dart, Gary, McCurry, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins,

Robbe, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher.

Present 157. Absent 18.

Mr. Kimsey, chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Maddox gave notice of a motion to reconsider. Mr. Wright, of Floyd, gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read and confirmed. Mr. Maddox moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action ~f the House in the passage of House billNo. 12-To more equitably regulate the fees of Tax Receivers and Tax Collectors in this State, and for other purposes. Mr. Jordan moved to lay on the table the motion to reconsider. The motion to table was lost. Mr. Park called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. Spence called for the yea:s and nays on the motion to reconsider. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bonner,

Griffith, Head, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Redding, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Shipp,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883.

1305

Brewster, Brinson, Broyies, Brooks, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Co:r, Daniel, Drewry, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foster, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Gray, Gordon,

Hudson of Webster, .Tohnson of Echols, .Tohnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, J"ones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Maddox, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McWhorter, Murray,
Os~orn,
Park, Payne, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Short,

Sin~uefield,

Spengler,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Stallings,



Stapleton,

Studdard,

Tuasley,

Walthall,

Winningham,

Wilson of Greene,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Wilson of Camden,

Wisdom,

Withrow,

Whatley,

Wood,

Wolle,

Wright of Floyd,

Wright of Washington,

Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bartlett,

Irwin,

Pendleton,

Bishop,

Jacoway,

Ray of Crawford,

Brewer,

Jenkins,

Rice,

Brown,

Jordan,

Rich of Wayne,

Burch,

Johnston,

Rountree,

Calvin,

Little,

Russell of Clarke,

Courson,

Lofton,

Simmons,

Davis,

Lott,

Spence,

Dawson,

Mason,

Smith of Bryan,

DeLacy,

McRae,

Sutton,

DuPree,

McDonough,

Sweat of Clinch,

Eason,

McGregor,

Sweat of Pierce,

Falligant,

Mitchell,

Tate,

Flynt,

:h-!obley,

Thompson,

Foy,

Moore of Hancock, Waldroop,

Fuller,

Moore of Taliaferro, Watts,

Hawkes,

Owens,

Wimberley,

Harris,

Patten,

Wilson of Sumter,

Hoge,

Paulk of Coffee,

Young.

Hulsey,

Peek,

'!'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Graham,

Avary,

.Tames,

Perkins, Redwine,

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck Camp, Car.ter, Carithers, Chancey, Dart, Deaton, Dews, Gary,

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Logue, McKay, McCurry, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien,

Yeas 79. Nays 59. Not voting 37.

Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Witcher, Mr. Speaker.

A majority having voted in th; affirmative the mo tion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Wright, of Floyd, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat of a bill to appropriate money to pay the funeral expenses of the late Governor Alex. H. Stephens.
Mr. Redding called for the previous question on the motion to reconsider.
The call was sustained and the main question ordered, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.

On motion of Mr. Pendleton the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

Mr. Reese, chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which thoy recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the practice in the Superior Courts in this State.

THURSDAY, 8EPTE1IBER 20, 1883.

1307

Also, that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts in the counties of Berrien and Echols, in the Southern Judicial Circuit.
Also, a bill to amend section 3647 of the Code. Also, a bill to provide the mode of drawing Juries.

Also, the following Senate bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Clayton county.
Also, a bill to fix the method of trying cases of mandamus.
Also, a bill to make the second term after suit trial term in Justice's Courts.
Also, a bill to amend section 1455 of the Code. Also, a bill to amend section 3694 of the Code. Also, a bill to provide additional manner of bringing cases to the Supreme Court. Also, the following Senate bills, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill for making parties plaintiff and defendant in divorce cases.
Also, a bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on the dockets of Supreme Court.
Also, a bill to prevent the discharge of flrearms in a public highway.

Also, the following Senate bills, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4258 of the Code. .Also, a bill to regulate the law of years support. Also, a bill to amend section 4527 of the Code. .Also, a bill to make effective Homestead waivers. Respectfully submitted,
M. P. REESE, Chairman.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Mr. McGregor offered the following resolution, which was read and refem~d to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:
A resolutionThat for the purpose of securing an early adjourn-
ment without injustice to the public business yet unacted on, the House do adopt the following rule :

All bills adversely reported by committees, or adversely acted on by the House during this session of the General Assembly, shall be placed at the foot of the calendar, in regular order, and motions to reconsider bills acted on (on reading the Journal) shall not be in order, but such bills shall take their place at the foot of the calendar.
By consent of the House Mr. McCants withdrew House bill-
No. 1039-A bill to establish a branch college of the State University at Butler, in Taylor county.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following Acts, to-wit:
An act to alter and amend an act to incorporate the town of Hogansville in the county of Troup, State of Georgia, approved Oct. 12, 1870.
Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of the county of Morgan the question of prohibiting the sale of spirituous. vinous, and malt liquors, except for medical and mechanical purposes, in said. county, to give effect to the_result of said election, and for other purposes.
Also, an"act to prohibit the sale:of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors, or intoxicating medicated bit-

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883.

1309

ters within four miles of the Methodist church at Temperance, in the 1122 district, G. M., in the county of Carroll, and to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon so as to prescribe the mode or manner of conducting all elections by the Mayor and Council of said city, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to require the owners of horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, hogs and stock of all kinds to keep the same from running at large upon the lands of another in that portion of Macon county east of Flint river; including the 543 and 770th districts of said county, to define the liabilities of said owners and the rights of persons damaged by said stock so running at large.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating or spirituous liquors in any quantity whatever in the county of Murray, and the town of Spring Place therein, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend an act entitled an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Revenues, Roads, Bridges, and Paupers, for the county of Murray, approved Feb. 21, 1873, so as to allow the Commissioners of said county additional compensation for their services.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of all spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors within three miles of any of the churches or schools situated in the town of Andersonville, Sumter county.

On motion of Mr. Lofton the following House bill was taken from the table, to-wit:

No. 63-A bill to provide for the distribution of fines and forfeitures collected in criminal cases transferred from the Superior Courts to the County Courts, or to any other court for trial of misdemean-ors that may hereafter be created in this State.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

The Honse then proceeded with the regular order, which was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The bill, No. 63, just taken from the table, was the first in order, and was read the third time and was lost.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Mitchell in the chair.
Mr. Mitchell, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, su~mitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole Honse have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me to report back to the Honse with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay 0. H. Roberts, of Troup county, Ga., for an artificial arm, under an act approved December, 1866.
The bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded, and upon the roll being called the vote was as follows :
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs-

Alexander, Atkilli!On, A vary, Awbry, Bardett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jackoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons,

THURSD.AY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883.

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Carroll, Cannon, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Courson, Cox, Davis, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Geer, Glisson, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, HarriB, Howell, Hulsey,

Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Mason, McRae, 1.1cKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pringle,

Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley,
Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs-

.Alsabrook,

Griffin,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Graham,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Gray,

Beck,

Head,

Bishop,

Hoge,

Burch,

Hudson of Webster,

Bush,

James,

Camp,

Jones of DeKalb,

Carter,

Lewis,

Calvin,

Maddox,

Carithers,

McCurry,

Dart,

Mcintosh,

Daniel,

McWhorter,

Deaton,

Middle brooks,

Dews,

Mobley,

'Drewry,

Park,

Falligant,

Paulk of Berrien,

Perkins, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, ' Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Floyd.

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

Foy, Fuller, Gary,

Peek, Pendleton,

Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 177. Nays 0. Not voting 58.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill as amended passed by a constitutional majorityyeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide means for putting to death live stock that become valueless on account of injuries received from railroad trains, and for other purposes.

The following bill was on motion of Mr. Zachry laid on the table, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code to regulate the practice of medicine in this State.

The following message was received from the Senate . through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill amending section 4163 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to annual returns of public officers, passe(! by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to sale of Oleomargerine, passed by constitutional majority--yeas 23, nays 5.

T~e Senate refused to pass the following House bill'\~

to-w1t:

<.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883.

1313

A bill requiring State Treasurer to deposit in certain banks in New York city.

The following House bill has been passed with amendment, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

~ bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in Meriwether county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill conferring certain powers upon Ordinaries. Also, a bill preventing persons from carrying diseased cattle into Rabun county.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution,

iInawmhdicirhec'thteedy

ask the concurrence of the House, and to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:

,

A resolutionInstructing the Governor to furn~sh certain number
of convicts to Marietta and North Georgia Railroad, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill exempting membe1s of Clinch Military Company of Augusta from jury duty, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 34, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating Fort Gaines, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0. f '.Also, a bill amending charter of Louisville, passed
tiy constitutional majority-yeas 30, nays 0. 83

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Also, a bill amending act incorporating Spring Creek Canal and Improvement Company, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 31, nays 0.

Mr. Rankin, chairman pro tem. of Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following resolution, and recommend that it do not pass, to-wit:

Resolved, That for the purpose of securing an early adjournment without injustice to the public business yet unacted on, the House do adopt the following rule:

All bills adversely reported by committees or adversely acted on by the House during this session of , the General Asseml)Iy, shall be placed at foot of Calendar in regular order, and motions to reconsider bills acted on, on reading of the Journal, shall not be in
order, but such bills .shall take their place at foot of Calendar.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. RANKIN, chair'manpro tem.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to impose a tax upon all tobacco peddlers traveling and selling tobacco of any kind in any cJunty or counties of this State, to provide for the collection of the same, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was .not sustained. A majority having voted against the bill it was lost.
Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

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1315

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of House and the President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to provide for the taking of testimony on application for injunction, ~jtnd for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the act providing for the ap pointment of a Board of Commissioners for Elbert county.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Courts of Ordinary for Lee county.
Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Thomasville.
Also, an act to alter and amend section 1333 of the Revised Code of 1882.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors in three miles of Winston, in the county of Douglas.
Also, an act to fix the salary of the State Librarian. Also, an act to authorize the Mayor of Americus to remove persons who shall have small pox within said city, and for other purposes. Also, an act to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Sumter county. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller. Also, an act to alter and amend section 1317 of the Code. Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Terrell county, and for other purposes. Also, an act to establish the State line between Georgia and North Carolina.. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in the county of Pickens. Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners

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for Chattooga county. Also, an act to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of
1882. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors
in the county of Franklin. Also, an act to provide a tax for all property owned
by any railroad corporation and not used in the county and municipal corporation in which such property is situated.
Also, an act to incorporate the White Star Line Steamboat Company.
Also, an act to amend the act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, an actfto prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Hope church, in Madison county, Ga.
Also, an act to repeal the act amending section 4194 of the Code of 1873.
Also, an act to authorize the corporate authorities of Madison to establish a system of public schools, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in Floyd county.
Also, an act to amend the act authorizing the chairman of Board of County Commissioners of Mcintosh to fine and imprison delinquent street hands.
Also, an act to amend the act providing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel connty, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate what is at present known as Brown's Station, in the county of Terrell.
Also, an act to supply certain counties with Supreme Court Reports.
Also, an act to prevent the practice of frauds in the sale of Oleomargarine, and for other purposes.

Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:

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A resolutionTo pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands. Also, a resolution to supply Notaries Public with
Codes. Also, a resolution authorizing the pay of the com-
mittee appointed to procure the records of tJle State Board of Physicians.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 719 (f) of the Code of 1882, which relates to the making, revision and publication by the Railroad Commissioners of the rates for the several railroad companies of this State so as to allow the Railroad Commissioners to cause publication of the schedule of rates for transportation of passengers and freights to be made in some public -newspaper in the city or town where the terminal points of each road may be, and in such other newspapers as they may see fit.
The substitute proposed by the committee, and which was adoptPd in lieu of the original, was entitled-
A bill to amend section 719 (f) of the revised Code of Georgia, so far as relates to the publication by the Railroad Commis8ioners of their schedules of rates of charges for passengers and freights.

Mr. Redding ca11Pd for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question ordered, and on the passage of the bill the yeas were 82, nays 22. So the hill not having received the requisite constitutional majority. was lost.
By leave of the House Mr. "Wright, of Floyd, withdrew House bill No. 327-
A bill to exempt Dr. C. S. Harris, of the county of

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Floyd, from the ope~ation of an act to regulate the practice of medicine, approved Sept. ~8, 1881.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Brooks in the chair.
Mr-. Brooks, chairman of the Committee of the Whole H'buse, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass as amended, to-wit :

A bill to make an appropriation for the repair of the Executive Mansion and Supreme Court room.

The bill was read the third time, the amendments

proposed by the committee were adopted and there-

port of the committee was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were

. required to be recorded.

'f

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmativeare Messrs.-

.Alexander, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Carroll, Calvin, Crumbley, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy,

Harris, Howell, H11mber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, Lott, Mason, :McRae, McKay, McKinney,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Short, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch,

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Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Graham, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks,

McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Patten, Pat~lk of Coffee, Peek, Rankin,

Tate, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, "\Volfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Young. Zachry,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Brinson, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, <.-renshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dart, Davis, Dews, Ford, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Gray, Head,

Hoge, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Lofton, Maddox, McCants, McBride, McCurry, :Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Owens, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Pendleton, Perkins,

Pringle,

Robbe,

Robbins,

Russell of Decatur,

Shipp,

Silman,

Sinquefield,

Simmons,

Spence,

Stallings,

Sweat of Pierce,

Teasley,

Tucker,

Walthall,

vVatson,

Wilder,

Wimberley,

Winningharu,

Wilson of Bullock,

Wilson of Greene,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

'Vitcher,



Whatley,

Wright of Washington,

Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 97. Naysl. Not voting 77.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in affirmative the bill passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majorityyeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3971 of the Code of 1882, so as to authorize the foreclosure of mortgages upon personalty by attaching the affidavit of foreclosure to a sworn copy of the mortgage.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the driving of cattle from localities infested with di~temper or infectious diseases, and to fix a penalty for the same.
On motion of Mr. Little the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P. M. The Honse reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The House resumed the unfinished business of this morning, which was the consideration of the following bill, which was read the third time, to wit:
A bill to prevent the driving of cattle from localities infested with distemper or infectious diseases, and to fix a penalty for the same.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the bill was amended by inserting after the wmd "shall" in the 4th line of first section, the words 'wilfully and knowingly."
The report of the committee as amended was agreed

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to and the bill as amended passed by a majority-yeas 99, nays 0.
The regular order was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to empower and require the Judges of the Superior Courts of the several Judicial Circuits in this State to charter Shell, Plank and Turnpike road Companies, ahd for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by constitutional majority-yeas 91, nays 5, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide for the keeping of a record in each county of this State of the wild lands lying therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State, approved September 28, 1881, so as to require the Receiver of Tax Returns to notify non-residents or their agents of the receipt of their returns immediately upon the receipt of the same by them, and also to require the Tax Collectors to notify non-residents or their agents of the amount of tax due by theml and provide for the payment of the postage account of the Receiver and ColleJtor in complying with the provisions of this act.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutionai majority-yeas 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and empower the Commissioners

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of Chatham county and ex-officio Judges to levy and collect in addition to the taxes now allowed by law, special taxes for educational purposes, to maintain and support prisoners, to pay the salary of the Judge of the City Court and the expenses of the courts in said county, and to pay jurors and the coroners, and for other purposes.

Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, sub mitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under. consideration the following bill which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to establish a department of agriculture for the State of Georgia, approved Feb. 28th, 1874.
Respectfully submitted, W. A. LnTLE, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 104, nays 0-to-wit:
A bill to authorize and empower the Commissioners of Chatham county and ex-officio Judges to issue bonds to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars or less, for the purpose of erecting a new court bouse or remodelling the present building, and to authorize the use of a part of said bonds, if necessarv, in the build, ing of a new jail ; to provide for the payment of the interest on such bonds, and a sinking fund for the final redemption of the same by taxation, and for other purposes.
The title was amended by striking out "one hundred'' and inserting ''forty,'' and by striking all from

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the word "erecting" to the words "in the" inclusive, so as to make the title conform to amendments to the bill.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bill, and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, towit:

A bill in regard to sale of certain lots of land in Savannah, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, naysO.
On motion of Mr. Spence the following reconsidered bill was replaced in its original order on the calendar, to-wit:
House bill No. 12--which was a bill more equitably to regulate the fees of Tax Receivers and Tax Collectors in this State, and for other purposes.
The bill being next in order was read the third time. Mr. Spence :>ffered a substitute for the bill which was read. Mr. Ford called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main q uestic n put. The first question was on the substitute proposed by Mr. Spence. The substitute was not adopted. The substitute proposed by the Committee on Finance was then adopted in lieu of the bill, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. Spence called for the yeas and nays on the pas sage of the bill.
The call was sustained. 1
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Brewer, Brown, Calvin, Crenshaw, Cox, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Graham, Hawkes, Harris, lioge, HulHey, Humber, Irwin,

Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Little, Logue, Lett, Mason, 1\IcRae, McKay, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell,
Mobley, . Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Park,

Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Drewry, Fite,

Foster, Geer, GliMon, Gray, Gordon, Head, Howell. Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Julian, Kimsey, 1\laddox,
1\IcCant~,
McBride, McWhorter, Murray, Osborn, Owens,

Patten,

Payne,

Peek,

Ray of Coweta,

Redding,

Reese,

Rich of Paulding,

Robertson,

Shipp,

Sinquefield,

Spengler,

Studdard,

Tate,

Waldroop,

Walthall,

Wisdom, Witcher,



Wolfe,

Wood.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

A.lsabrook, A.vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkRC.:de of Wilkes, Beck, Brinson, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Dart, Dews, Gary, Griffin, Griffith, J"ames,

Jones of DeKalb, J"ones of Elbert, Lewis, Lofton, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine, Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Silman,

Short, Stailings, Stapleton, Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 67. Nays 59. Not voting 49.

.A. constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of
publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report
of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by
a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables of this State in proceedings to dispossess intruders and tenants holding over.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend 3533 of the Code of H:l82, which relates to sueing out process of garnishment.
The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted and the report of the committee was agreed to.

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Mr. Hudson, of Webster, called for the previous question . The call was sustained and the main question put, which was shall this bill now pass~
Mr. Spence called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. The roll was called and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Davis, Daniel, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Foster, Fuller, Griffin, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge,

Howell, Hulsey, Jacoway, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McBride, McKinney, McDonough; McElvaney, McGregor, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Owens,

Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those voting in the nf'gative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Beauchamp, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks, Courson, Cox, Dawson,

Gordon, Griffith, Head, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Jones of Bartow, Julian, Logue,

Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Rnssell of Clarke Shipp, Short, Sin.J.ue:field, Studdard, Sutton,

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Deaton, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Geer, Gray,

McCants, Mitchell, Park, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

Tate, Waldroop, Wisdom, Wolfe, Zachry.

'those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck Bishop, Broyles, Bush, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Dart, Dews, Gary, Glisson, Graham, Hudson of Webster,

Irwin, James, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lewis, McRae, McCurry, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Rankin, Redwine, Robbe, Robins,

Russell of Decatur, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Tucker, Walthall, \'Vatson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 74. Nays 42. Not voting 59.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill, it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which recommended the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch of said University a College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and Sciences, to be established at Eastman, in the county of Dodge, in this State.

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Mr. Jones, of Twiggs, called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question put. Mr. DeLacy called for the yeas and nays on the pat!sage of the bill. The call was sustained.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Carroll, Calvin, Crenshaw, Cox, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Fite, Flynt, Fuller, Geer,

Gray, Gordon, Harris, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Lett, Mason,

McRae, McKinney, McDonough, McGregor, Patten, Pendleton, Redding, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rountree, Short, Sweat of Clinch, Wilson of Sumter, Young,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Crumbley, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Drewry, Everett, Falligant, Foster,

Hawkea, Head, Hoge, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Logue, Maddox, McKay, 1\IcElvaney, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock,

Payne, Peek, Ray of Coweta, Reese, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, 8hipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wilso11 of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

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GlissoB, Griffin, Graham, Griffith,

Murray, Owens, Park, Paulk of Coffee,

Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

. Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, .Bishop, Brinson, Bush, Camp,
c~~.rter,
Cannon, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Courson, D11.rt, Dews, Ford, Foy, Gary, Howell, Hulsey, James,

Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Russell of Decatur Silman,

Spence, Smith of Bryan, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Wilder; Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 44. Nays 66. Not voting 65.
A majority having voted against the bill it was lost. Mr. Gordon moved to adjourn until 8 o'clock this evening. The motion did not prevail.

Mr. Atkinson, chairman of the Committee of Conference on part of the House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of Conference upon Senate amend-
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ment to House bill N o.547, beg leave to report that they

recommend that the Senate recede from its amend-

ment to said bill.

Respectfully submitted,

T. A. ATKINSON,

Chairman Committee ou part of House. W. H. McAFEE,

.Chairman Committee on part of Senate.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the

Whole House, Mr. Peek in the chair.

Mr. Peek, chairman of the Committee of the Whole

House, submitted the following report :

Hr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill! which they recommend do pass as amended, towit:

A bill to appropriate certain money to the treatment of the inmates of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylum in this State.
The bill was read the third time and the amendments proposed by the committee were adopted.
On motion of Mr. Reese the bill was further amended by striking out so much as relates to the Georgia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb.
The title to the bill was so amended as to readA bill to be entitled an act to appropriate certain money to the Academy for the Blind of this State, for the treatment of the inmates of that institution, and for other purposes. Mr. Rice called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put. The report of the committee as amended was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays .were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs-

Alexander, .AtkinRon, .Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Cannon, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crumbley Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Glisson, Graham, Gordon, Hawkes,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue; Maddox, McRae, McKay, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Ray of Crawford,

Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, ' Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd. Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs-

A vary, Deaton,

Griffin, Jackoway,

.Those not voting are Messrs-

Lewis, Lott,

Alsabrook,

Irwin,

Barksdale of Lincoln, James,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Johnston,

Bartlett,

Johnson of Echols,

Beck,

Johnson of Lee,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Rich of Paulding, Robbe,

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Brinson, Camp, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Crittenden, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, DeLacy, Ford, Foy, Gary, Geer, Gray, Griffith, Hulsey,
Yeas 100. Nays 6. Not voting 69.

Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Mason, McCants, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, M"Oore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins,

Robbins, Robertson, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Whatley on account.of sickness.
Mr. Spence moved to adjourn until 8 o'clock this evening.
Mr. McGregor moved to adjourn until9 o'clock to~ morrow morning.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, called for the yeas and nays on the motion of Mr. McGregor.
The call was not sustainea. The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'cLocK P.M.
The Rouse reassembled pursuant to adjourn" ment, and was called to order by the Speaker.

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The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. -Mr. Jordan asked the unanimous consent of the House to introduce-
A bill to be entitled an act to appropriate certain money to the Georgia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb of this State for the treatment of the inmates of said institution, and for other -purposes.
Objection being made the bill was not introduced.
The House resumed consideratidn of House bills on third reading.
The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. McBride in the chair.
Mr. McBride, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me to report back to the Honse with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to furnish the office of each of the Judges of the Supreme Court with the Reports of the Supreme Courts of this Statcl and of the United States.
'l'he bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the rol.l the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

BartlP.tt, Brewster, Brinson Calvin, Chancey Crittenden, DeLacy, Drewry,

Hoge, Humber, Jenkins, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Key, Kimsey, Moo~e of Taliaferro,

Pendleton, Ray of Coweta, Rountree, Shipp. Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Thompson, Wilson of Sumter,

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Flynt, Griffith, Harris,

Park. Peek,

Wilson of Mcintosh, Wright of Floyd.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, .Avary, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Davia, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foster, Foy, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Head, Howell,' Hudson of Jackson,

Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Elbert, Lewis, Logue,
LoV,
Mason, McRae, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,
Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rich of Paulding,

Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Tate, Waldroop, Walthall, Wimberly, "Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of W aahington, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barbdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bonner, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon,

Gray, Gordon, Hawkes, Hulsey, Irwin, James, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, J oned of Twiggs, Julian, Little,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Redding, Reese, Rice, Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur Silman, Spence, Sweat of Pierce

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Carithers, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, DuPree, Eason, Falligant, Fuller, Gary,

Lofton, Maddox, McKay, McCurry, Mclntogh, Mc,Vhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Morrow,

. Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 31. Nays 80. Not voting 64.

So a majority having voted against the bill it was lost.

The following bill .was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the fees of the clerks of the Superior Courts of this State for recording deeds, mortgages and liens, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch College of the State University at Cartersville, in the county of Bartow.

Mr. Wood moved to amend the bill by striking out "Cartersville" and inserting ''Dalton" in lieu thereof.
Mr. Payne moved to amend the amendment so as to further strike out the word "Bartow" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Whitfield" wherever it occurs in the bill.
The amendment to the amendment was adopted and the amendment offered by 1\fr. Wood, as amended, was agreed to.
Tile report of the committee as amended was agreed to.

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Mr. Fite called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The yeas and nays were ordered. On calling the roll the vote.was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Crenshaw, Crittenden, DeLacy, Fite, Flynt, Geer, Glisson, Gray, Harris, Humber, Jacoway,

Johnston, Jones of Bartow, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Lott, Mason, McRae,
McCant~,
McKinney, McGregor, Patten, Pendleton, Rice,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Walthall, Wimberly, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Wright of Floyd, Young,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook,

Head,

Reese,

Atkinson,

Boge,

Robertson,

Awbry,

Hudson of Jackson, Russell of Clarke,

Bartlett,

Hudson of Webster, Shipp,

Beauchamp,

Irwin,

Short,

Bishop,

James,

Simmons,

Broyles,

Jenkins,

Spence,

Bush,

Jordan,

Spengler,

Cannon,

Jones of Elbert,

Stallings,

Calvin,

Lewis,

Stapleton,

Crumbley,

Logue,

Studdard,

Davis,

McBride,

Sutton,

Daniel,

McDonough,

Tate,

Dawson,

McElvaney,

Teasley,

Deaton,

Mitchell,

Thompson,

Drewry,

Mobley,

Watts,

Everett,

Murray,

Wilson of Greene,

Falligant,

Osborn,

Wilson of Mcintosh,

Ford,

Owens,

Wilson of Camden,

Foster,

Park,

Witcher,

Foy,

Paulk of Coffee,

Wolfe,

Griffin,

Payne,

Wood,

Graham,

Peek,

Wright of Washington,

Griffith,

Rankin,

Zachry.

Hawkes,

Ray of Coweta,

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksc!de of Wilkes, Beck, Bonner, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, 'DuPree, Eason,

Fuller, Gary, Gordon, Howell, HulHey, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, :Maddox, McKay, :McCurry, Mcintosh, :MeWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, :Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow,

Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Robbe, Robins, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Sinquefield, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 41. Nays74. Not voting 60.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, to- wit :

A bill to make it legal and valid for any Clerk of the Superior Court in this State to re-record any deeds or mortgages or other instruments of record, when the record of such deeds, etc., are lost or destroyed by fire, and to make such re-recording as legal and valid as the first recording would have been, and for other purposes.
Amendments proposed by the committee were agreed to.
The bill W9S farther amended on motion of Mr. Jordan, by authorizing the second record to be made within twelve months from the passage of the bill, or

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within twelve months from the loss or destruction of the original record.
On motion of Mr. Watts, the bill and title were further amended by substituting the words "record a second time" for the word "re-record" wherever it occurs.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority-yeas 96, nays 0.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Trustees of the State University to accept as a branch of said University a College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts audSciences, to be established at Culloden in this State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Spence moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question.
The call was sustained and the main question put, which was the indefinite postponement of the bill.
On this question Mr. Flynt called for the yeas and nays.
'Fhe call was not sustained. The motion to indefinitely postpone prevailed. The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Jordan in the chair. Mr. Jordan, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which I am directed to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to provide a permanent fund to be used in purchasing and binding books for the State Library by appropriating all monies received by the State from the sale of Supreme Court Reports.

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1339

The bill was read the third time. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of thE~ bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded, and upon the roll b~ing called he vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

A.Isabrook, Atkinson, .A.wbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Calvin, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foy, GliBBon, Griffin, Graham, Gray,

Griffith,

Pendleton,

Hawkes,

Ray of Coweta,

Harris,

Ray of Crawford,

Hoge,

Redwine,

0 Humber,

Reese,

Hudson of Jackson, Rice,

Hudson of Webster, Rich of Wayne,

Irwin,

Robertson,

James,

Rountree,

Jenkins,

Russell of Clarke,

Jordan,

Russell of Decatur,

Johnston,

Shipp,

Johnson of Echols, Short,

Jones of Bartow,

Spengler,

Kimsey,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Little,

Stapleton,

Lofton,

Studdard,

Logue,

Sutton,

McRae,

Sweat of Clinch,

McCants,

Toasley,

McBride,

Waldroop,

McKinney,

Walthall,

McDonough,

Watts,

?ticElvaney,

Wilson of Sumter,

Mitchell,

Wilson of Camden,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Murray,

Witcher,

Owens,

Wood,

Patten,

Young.

Payne,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Cannon, Daniel, Head,

McGregor, Paulk of Coft'ee, Peek,

Spence, Smith of Bryan, Tate,

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Howell, Lewis, Lott,

Rankin, Rich of Paulding,

Wright of Washington, Zachry.

1'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck Bonner, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Carithers, Chancey, Courson, Cox, Dart, Dews, Eason, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Gary, Geer,

Gordon, Hulsey, Jacoway, Johnson of Lee, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Maddox, Mason, McKay, McCurry, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins,

Pringle, Redding, Robbe, Robins, Silman, Sin.J.uefield, Simmons, Stallings, Sweat of Pierce, Tholl\[lson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 89. Nays 16. Not voting 70.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.
Those absent by leave were Messrs. Barksdale of Lincoln, Carter, Dart, Foy, Geer, Logue, Mcintosh, McCurry, Perkins, Smith of Wilkinson, Silman, Teasley and Wilder.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA,. GEORGIA,
Friday, September 21, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Hon. Jacob Young, of the county of Irwin.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avuy, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Curoll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Lrenahaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews,

Hawks, Huris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Butow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawtord, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Cluke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, 'Valdroop,

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DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith,

McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, 'Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Dart, Gary, Jones of DeKalb,

McCurry, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Robbe,

Silman, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock.

Present 159. Absent 16.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals,

reported the Journal of yesterday examined and ap-

proved.



Mr. Fite gave notice of a motion to reconsider.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Fite moved to reconsider so much of the Jour-

nal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House

on a bill to establish a branch of the State University

at Cartersville.

The motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Fite, by leave of the House, then withdrew the

bill.

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Mr. Little, chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Finance have bad the following bill under con!>ideration, which they report the same back to the House with the recommendatiem that it do pass as amended, to wit:

A bill making an appropriation to pay the funerai expenses of Alexander H. Stephens.

The committee also recommend that the following resolution do pass as amended, to-wit:

A resolutionTo pay R. J. Fitzgibbons and Walter P. Bowen,
stenographer and sergeant-at-arms, employed by the the committee to investigate the affairs of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, and J. B. Glover and H. B. Hammett, witnesses.
Respectfullysubmitted. W III. A. LITTLE, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on En-" rollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and awaits the sigQ.ature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :
An act to provide for the sale of the western half of lot letter "G," in Percival vVard, in the city of Savannah, and the improvements thereon, known as the Arsenal, and all the right and title and interest of the State thereto, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bills, with amendments, in which they ask tl:!e concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill regulating the services of tales jurors in Superior Courts of this State, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act incorporating Hartwell, in Hart county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending road laws of Chattooga county~ passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill abolishing office of Treasurer of Twiggs county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring railroad companies to employ sworn weighers, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill abolishing County Court of Miller. Also, a bill amending section 508 (o) of addenda of Code of 1882. Also, a bill amending section ;3533 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill amending section 3846 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill amending garnishment laws of the State. Also, a bill regulating manner of elections by Gen eral Assembly. Also, a bill in regard to forfeitures of penal bonds Also, a bill amending charter of Milledgeville.

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1345

The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill incorporating the Central City Loan and

Trust Association, passed by constitutional majority

-yeas 28, nays 0.



Also, a bill amending charter of Waycross, passed

by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 0.

Also, a bill preventing fishing in certain portions of

Murray county, passed by constitutional majority-

yeas 25, nays 0.

Also, a bill submitting certain questions to voters of

Whitfield county, passed by constitutional majority-

yeas 29, nays 0.

Also, a bill submitting certain questions to voters of

Randolph county, passed by constitutional majority-

yeas 28, nays 0.

Also, a bill amending section 4500 of the Code of

1882, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28,

nays 0.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to settle with securities
on the bond of S. R. Hoyle, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 35, nays 0.

The House again went into a Committee of the
Whole House, Mr. Park in the chair.
Mr. Park, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have bad under consideration the following resolution, which they direct me to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit :
85

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A resolutionTo pay R. J. Fitzgibbons and Melton P. Bowen,
stenographer and sPrgeant-at-arms, employed by the Joint Committee to investigate tbP affairs of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, and J. B. Glover and H. M. Hammett. witnesses summoned before said committee_
The resolution was read the third time. Amendments proposed by the committee were adoptd, and were as follows:
To fill the first blank with the words "one hundred and seventy-five."
To fill the second blank with the words "one bun dred and forty."
To strike out so much as relates to the payment of the witnesses.
The report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, .A.lsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Calvin, CaritherB, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson,

Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Griffith, Hawkes, Ha:cris, Hoge, Humber, Hudson of .Tackson, Irv James, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton,

Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Short, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Studdard,

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1347

Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer,

Logue, Lett, McRae, McCants, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park,

Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Brewster, Cannon, Deaton, Hudson of Webster, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols,

Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Mason, McKay, Patten,

Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Walthall, Wisdom, Wood.

Those not voting art} Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln; Barksdale of Wilkes, Eeck, Brinson, Brooks, Camp, Carter, Chancey, Crumbley, Dart, Dews, Gary, Gray, Gordon, Head, Howell,

Hulsey, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Lewis, Maddox, McBride, McCurry, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Redwine, Robbe,

Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, bhipp, Silman, Sinquefield, Stapleton, Sutton, Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 108. Nays 16. Not voting 51.

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The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolutioa was passed as amended.
On motion of Mr. Bartlett the House then took up Honse bills with t!Pnate amendments.

The House concurred in Senate amendmPnts to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the service of tales jurors in the Superior Courts of this State.
Also, a bill to rPquire Railroad Companies to employ sworn weigl1ers, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of HartwelL
Also, a bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of 'rwiggs county.
I
On mdion of Mr. Tate the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and laid over under the rules, to-wit:

No. 90-A resoi ution instructing the Governor to to furnish two hundred and fifty able-bodied convicts . to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.
The resolution was, on motion of Mr. Tate, referred to the Committee on the Penitentiary.
'rhe House concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to amend the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the county of Chattooga, and for other purposes.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the ;)lJeaker of Houi:le and the Presi

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1349

dent of the Senate, and ready for the signature of the Governor the following acts, to-wit:

An act to provide for the taking of testimony on application for injunction, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amt>nd the act providing for the ap-

pointment of a Board of Commissioners for Elbert

county. Also, an act to change the time of holding the Courts

of Ordinary for Lee county.

Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Thomasville.

Also, an act to alter and amend section 1333 of the Code of 1882.

. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt,

'

or intoxicating liquors in three miles of "\Vinston, in

the county of Douglas.

Also, an act to fix the salary of the State Librarian.

Also, an act to authorize the Mayor of Americus to

remove persons who shall have small pox within said city, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Sumter county.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county <,f Miller.

Also, an act to alter and amend section 1317 of the Code.

Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Terrell county, and for other

purposes.

Also, an act to eE'tablish the State line between Georgia and North Carolina.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in the county of Pickens.

Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners for Chattooga county.

Also, an act to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882.

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Also, an act to prohibit the Eale of spirituous liquors in the county of Franklin.
Also, an act to provide a tax for all property owned by any railroad corporation and not used in the county and municipal corporation in which such property is situated.
Also, an act to incorporate the White Star Line Steamboat Company.
Also, an act to amend the act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Hope r.hurch, in Madison county, Ga.
Also, an act to repeal the act amending section 4194 of the Code of 1873.
Also, an act to authorize the corporate authorities of Madison to establish a system of public schools in said town.
Also, an act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in Floyd county.
Also, an act to amend the act authorizing the chairman of Board of County Commissioners of Mcintosh to fine and imprison delinquent street hands.
Also, an act to amend the act providing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate what is at present known as Brown's Station, in the county of Terrell.
Also, an act to supply certain counties with Supreme Court Reports.
Also, an act to prevent the practice of frauds in the sale of Oleomargarine, and for other purposes.
Also, the following resolutions, to.wit: A resolution-
To pay N. N. Edge for advertising wild lands. Also, a resolution to supply Notaries Public with Codes.

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Also, a resolution authorizing the pay of the committee appointed to procure the records of the State Board of Physicians.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Calvin, the following House resolution was taken up, read and agreed to, to-wit:

A joint resolution instructing our Senators andrequesting our Representatives in the Congress of the United States to secure adequate appropriations to im prove the navigation of the Savannah River at and below the city of Augusta.

On motion of. Mr. Hawkes, the following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the letting out of contracts by county authoritiPs for the building of bridges andrepair of public buildings_

The following reconsidered resolution was read the third time, to-wit :

A resolutionTo compensate certain attorneys for services in rep-
resenting the State in the trial of the E::tstman rioters. -Tht- resolution had been considered in the Commit-
tee of the Whole House, and had been reported back with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute.
The substitute was a bill to make an appropriation to pay John M. Stubbs, David M. Roberts and John F. DeLacy for services rendered to the State under employment by the Governor.
The substitute was amended and adopted in lieu of the original resolution.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to.

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On the passage of the resolution the yeas and nays were required to be recorded.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows : On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Dawaon, DuPree, Eason, Fa.lligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, GlisPon, Graham, Hawkes, Harris, Head,

.Etoge, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten,

Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Pendleton, Pringle, Redding, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Spence, Smith of Wilkinson, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, waldroop, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Withrow, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Everett,

McElvaney,

Brewster,

Griffin,

Moore of Hancock,

Broyles,

Griffith,

Smith of Bryan,

Carithers,

Jacoway,

Stallings,

Crenshaw,

Johnson of Lee,

Wilson of Camden,

Daniel,

Jones of Elbert,

Wisdom,

Deaton,

Julian,

Witcher,

Drewry,

McKay,

Zachry.

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Those not voting are Messrs.-

Awbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, BarksC.:J.le of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Cox, Dart, Dews, DeLacy, Foster, Gary, Gray, Gordon, Howell,

Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Jones of DeKalb,
McCant~,
McBride, McCurry, Me 'Nhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Perkins, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Robbe, Robins,

Robertson, Shipp, Silman, Spengler, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Pierce, Thompson, Tucker, Walthall, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Winuingham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of :Mcintosh, Whatley, Wright of Washington, 1\:Ir. Speaker.

Yeas 92. Nays24. Not voting 59.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the resolution was passed by substitute as amended.

On motion of Mr. Reese the following House bill was taken from the table and restored to its place on the calendar, to-wit:

No. 36-A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the selection of special juries in certain civil cases, and to provide for the drawing of the same.
The bill just taken from the table was the next in order for a third reading, and was read the third time.
The committee propose a substitute entitled a bill to be entitled an act to provide special juries for the trial of certain cases in the Superior Courts of this State.

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Mr. Harris proposed the following amendment to the substitute :

Add after the words "when such petition is so filed, said J ndge," in the first section the words "should he deem the reasons in said petition sufficient to justify the allowing of such trial by special j nry."

Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question was
put. The amendment proposed by Mr. Harris was lost.
The substitute offered by the committee was adopted, the report of the committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the yeas were 62, nays 42. So the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Mr. Reese, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3588 of the Code.

Also, the following bill which they recommend be withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to abolish the office of Road Commissioners of Bibb county.

Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to wit:

A bill to amend section 1553 (b) of the Code. Also, a bill to regulate the manner of letting out contracts to build .and repair public bridges. Also, a bill to amend section 3029 of the Code.

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Also, a bill to provide for an appeal from a traverse to a special jury in cases at common law and equity.
Also, a bill to more clearly define negligence.

Also, the followiug Senate bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to declare of force an act, approved December 22, 1859, and an act amendatory thereof, approved December 17, 1857.
Respectfully submitted, l\f. P. REJ<;SE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the followin~ House bills, to-wit:
A bill incorporating Mechanics Savings Bank of Atlanta, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also. a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Lumpkin county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Montgomery county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act incorpor~ting West End and Atlanta Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The following House bill has been passed with amt>ndment, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:
A bill in regard to road law of 'Vhitfield county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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lYir. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill taxing all dogs in Floyd county, passeil by constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.
The following resolution has been agreed to, to-wit: A resolution in regard to return of Senate bill 44.

The following Rouse bill has been passed, to-wit :

A bill making \Vaynesboro a city, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The following House bill has been passed with amendment, in which the concurrence of the Honse is asked, to-wit:

A bill amending act in regard to compensation of Tax Collector of Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
On motion of Mr. Reese the following Senate reso1ution was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolution requesting the return of Senate bill No.

44.

.

Thereupon the bill was ordered returned to the Senate, the same being a bill to empower the Trustees 0f the University of Georgia to lease certain lands and to make improvements thereon.

On motion, the following House bills were taken up, and Senate amendments to the same were agreed to, to wit:

A bill to amend an act to regulate and prescribe the C:lmpensation of Tax Collector and Receiver of Floyd county, and the Treasurer of said county.
Also, a bill to provide for a public road system for the county of 'Vhitfield, and to provide for the support of the same by taxation, and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through l\Ir. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

l'tfr. Spealce7' :
The Senate l1as passed the following House bill, with amendments, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill incorporating Merchants and Planters Bank of \Vest Point, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 2tl, nays 0.
Also, a bill establi:::hing a City Court in Floyd county, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.

The following House bills have been passed, to-wit:

A bill amending charter of Atlanta, passed by con-

stitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.

Also, a bill amending act creating City Court of

Clarke county, passed by -constitutional majority of

yeas 00, nays 0.



Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, snb;nitted the following report:
Mr. Spealce7' :
The Committee on Enroll-:nent report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Govemor, the following act, to-wit:

An act to provide for the sale of the western half of lot letter "G," in Percival \Yard, in the city of Savannah, known as the Arsenal, to the Savannah Volunteer Guards.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the substitute proposed lly the committee was adopted,

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and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 708 of the Code of Georgia, 1882, by inserting in the 3d line of said section betwePn the words "such" and "roads" the word "public," and by striking from the 5th line of said section the words "to blow the whistle," and by inserting in lien thereof the words "toll the bell."

On motion of Mr. Hawkes, the action of the Honse in adopting the substitute and agreeing to the report of the committee, was reconsidered.
Mr. Hawkes then offered an amendment substituting a section in lieu of section first, which was agreed to.
The substitute of the committee as amended was adopted, and the report of the committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 102, nays 0.
By leave of the House Mr. Falligant withdrew House bill Nb. 521, to amend section 710 of the Code.
The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, but the bill not having rec~ived the requisite constitutional majority was lost, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3893 of the Code, which relates to the deposition of witnesses so as to make the same applicable to any county where there is or may be a city or town of one thousand inhabitants or upwards.

On motion of Mr. Hoge, the following House bill was taken from the table, to-wit :
A bill to prescribe the method of working the public roads in this State, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, th'3 following House bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

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To amend the Constitution of the State by creating the office of Lieutenant Governor.

Mr. Davis, chairman protem. of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Committee on the Penitentiary have considered the following resolution, and instructed me to report same back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:
Resolved by tke Senate', tile House concurring, That the Governor be aml he is hereby instructed to direct the Keeper of the Penitentiary to turn over to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company two hundred and fifty able-bodied convicts to be worked for the benefit of said railroad company for the full space of three years or until the main line of said road is completed to the North Carolina line, and the Ducktown branch is completed to the Tennessee line, and the Dahlonega branch is finished to the intersection with the Gainesville and Dahlonega Railroad.
Resolved further, That no more women convicts, nor old and infirm convicts be furnisheu said company.
Respectfully submitted. T. S. DAVIS, Chairman pro tem.

The following message was received from his Excellency thA Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to repeal an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Forrestville, in the county of Floyd, and to incorporate the same de novo.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of

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Gainesville, so as to confer on the Mayor and Council of said city power to tax dogs in said city, to increase the salary of the Mayor and Aldermen thereof, etc., and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish a new charter for the city of Dawson, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to supply Supreme Court Reports to those counties that have never been supplied with said Reports, and to those counties whose Reports have been heretofore destroyed by fire, or by the soldiers of either army during the 'Yar, and to provide payment for the same.
Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Terrell, and to define their powers and duties, and to repeal an act appro> ed February 15, 1873, entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Gilmer, and a Board of Commissioners of Roads for the county of Terrell, in so far as the same relates to the county of Terrell, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish the State line between Georgia and North Carolina, so far as the same is the line between Rabun county, in Georgia, and Macon county, in North Carolina, and to provide for the survey of the same.
Also, an act to fix the salary of State Librarian. Also, an act to provide for the taking of testimony on application for inJq.nction, motions for new trials and similar cases, and for other purposes. Also, an act to alter and amend section 1333 of the Revised Code of 1882 of this State, which section prescribes, "in all elections for Constables, corporation officers, or ot;tter officers nJt otherwise provided for, contests as to their election shall be heard and decided by the court or person, who by law issue the certificatPs of election, so that said section when amended shall provide that in all cases of contests of election of

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such o:fficels, the testimony shall be taken as provided in section 13~9 of said Code, which shall be submitted to the Judge of thP Superior Court of the Circuit in which the county where the contest exists is located, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prevent the practice of fraud upon the public in the sale of the product known as "Oleomargerine," by prescribing the ma.nner in which only it may be sold, ancl the conditions upon which hotels, inns, restaurants and houses of public entertainments can only furnish it to their guests, and providing a penalty for the violation of the same.
Also, an act to incorporate the -white Star Steamboat Company, and for other purposes.
The following House bill was read the third time, towit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the method of working the public roads in this State ; to authorize the payment of a yearly commutation tax, and the levy of an ad valorem county tax for that purpose; to provide for the formation of a county road fund, and the election of a superintendent of roads in each county; to prescribe his powers and duties, and for other purposes herein mentione<i.
A substitute offered by Mr. Payne was read, and was entitled-
A bill to be entitled an act to provide an additional system of working the public roads in this State ; to appoint a Board of Commissioners for the several counties ; to define their powers and duties, and to authorize the payment of a commutation tax in lieu_of road working, and for other purposes.
Mr. Flynt moved to amend the substitute by adding an additional section to be known as section 16, providing for the levy of' a tax of one-tenth of one per ce.nt., upon the recommendation of two grand juries, for road purposes.
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The amendment was not agreed to.

Mr. Fite moved to consider the substitute by sec-

tions.

On this motion Mr. Cannon called for the previous

question.

The call was sustained, the main question put and

the motion was lost.

On motion of Mr. Jordan the following words were

added at end of second line of third section, to-wit:

"and agree upon."

,

On motion of Mr. Stapleton the fourth section was

amended by striking out so much as exempted min-

isters.

On motion of Mr. Crittenden a substitute was adopt-

ed for the proviso to the first section, and on motion

of Mr. Harris a second proviso was added to the sec-

tion.

Mr. Spence moved to amend by striking out 50 cents

whenever it occurs in the fourth section and inserting

$1 in lieu thereof, and by striking out $1 where it

occurs and inserting $2 in lieu thereof.

The amendment was not agreed to.

Mr. Crenshaw moved to amend the 14th section by

inserting between the words "counties" and "nor" in

the 5th line, the words ''notwithstanding the recom-

mendation of any 'grand jury."

The amendment was lost.

On motion of Mr. Zachry the following words were

inserted after the word "aforesaid" in the 7th line of

the 9th section, to-wit: "if absent from home by leav-

ing a written summons."

Mr. Crittenden movfld to amend the 15th section by

striking out the words "as now prescribed in case of

defaulting district commissioners of roads" and in-

serting in lieu thereof the words "not exceeding $50,

or imprisonment for three months in the county jail."

The amendment was agreed to.

.

Mr. Jordan moved to amend the 4th section so as to

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exempt mutes from road duty. The amendment was lost. The substitute as amended wli'.S adopted in lieu of
the original bill, and the report of the committee as
of amended was agreed to. On the passage the bill the yeas were 97 and the nays 38. So the requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed by substitute as amended.
On motion of Mr. Redding the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOOK P. M. The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be pres ent. The House resumed the consideration of House bills for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Hudson, of Webster, the following ,bill was taken from the table, to-wit :
A bill to repeal section 3974 (d) of the Code of 1882, which provides for notice to mortgagors in foreclosing mortgages.
The bill just taken from the table was the first in order, and was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the constitutional majority of yeas 95, nays 10.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The SenatE:' has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:
A resolution-

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In regatd to accepting invitation to Southern Expo-
. sition at Louisville, Ky.
The Senate has passed the following House resolution, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionIn regard to adjournment of the General Assembly.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through :Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts, to-wit:
An act to repeal the acts, approved respectively October 13, 1879, and September 13, 1881, which relates to the working of the chain-gang of Fulton county on the streets of the city of Atlanta, and to repeal the proviso to section 3 of an act, approved February 27, 1877, which said proviso is in tlwse words, to-wit: "Provided, said chain- gang is never allowed to work within one mile of the center of said city of Atlanta." And to invest the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton county with the exclusive control of the convicts in said chain-gang, etc., and for other purposes.
Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the city of Savannah.
Also, an act to provide for the sale of the western half oi lot letter "G," in Percival \Vard, in the city of Savannah, and the improvements thereon, known as "Tlle Arsenal," and all the rights, title, interest and estate therein, to the Savannah Volunteer Guards; to direct the Governor to make a convPyance thereof, in the name of the State, upon certain conditions, and for other purposes.

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The Governor has also approved the following joint resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionTo pay \V. H. Horne the sum of $76.2~.

The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A. bill to make nn appropriation to pay the funeral expensPs of the late Governor .A.lexanner H. Stephens.
The bill had been considered in the Committee of the \Vllole HonsP, which had reporbd the same back with the recommend:ttion that it do pa~s as amended.
The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted, and the report of the commith~e was agreed to.
Mr. Gordon called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question put. The yeas and.nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are l\fessrs-

Alexander, Alsabrook, AtkiuRon, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Carroll, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley Cox,

Hawkes, Harrif', Hoge, Hu!Rey, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of ~artow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Twigg3, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Little,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Ruosell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Stallings, Stapleton,

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Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foy, Fuller, Glisson, Gray, Griffith,

Lofton, Lott, Maddox, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Peek, Pendleton,

Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Wimberly, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, 'Wright o.f Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs-

Bishop, Bush, Carter, Cannon, Courson, Geer, C1ri ffin, Gordon, Howell,

Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Jackoway, Logue, Mason, McKay, McBride, McGregor, Mobley,

Murray, Rich of Wayne, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Walthall, Wilson of Camden, Wood,

Those not voting are Messrs-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Head,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Humber,

Beck,

Jones of Elbert,

Brewer,

Lewis,

Broyles,

McRae,

Burch,

McCants,

Camp,

McCurry,

Calvin,

McElvaney,

Chancey,

McWhorter,

Dart,

Middlebrooks,

Deaton,

Paulk of Berrien,

Dews,

Paulk of Coffte,

Ford,

Payne,

Foster,

Perkins,

Gary,

Ray of Crawford,

Graham,

Robbe,

Robbins, Shipp, Simmons, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Pierce, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wisdom, Whatley, Wri~,bt of Floyd. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 102; Nays 26; Not voting 47.

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The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
On motion of Mr. Mitchell, House bill 906, to proo vide for payment of tales jurors in Gwinnett county, was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Little, House resolution for final adjournment of the General Assembly at noun Saturday, the 22d day of September, 1853, was taken up for the purpose of acting on the Senate amendment thereto.
The Senate amendment was to strike out "at noon, Saturday, the 22d," and insert "on wednesday, the 26th," as the time for adjournment sine die.
The amendment proposed by the Senate was concurred in.
Mr. Hoge moved to take up for consideration Senate resolution in reference to accepting the invitation of Ron. Joseph E. Brown and Humphreys Castleman, Esq., to attend the Louisville Exposition.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was taken up and read.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the resolution.
The call was not sustained. Mr. Jordan moved to lay the resolution on the table. The motion to table was lost. The resolution was then agreed to, and was as follows:
WHEREAS, It has been found impracticable to retain the General Assembly in session a longer time than required to complete the public business, and
'VHEREAS, By previous. action of. the General .Asse:nbly the invitation of Ron. Joseph E. Brown and Humphreys Castleman, E~q., to attend the Exposition at Louisville, was acceptt>d under a resolution to attend as soon as the public business was finished, and before final adjournment.

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Therefore, be it Resolved, By the Senate, the House concurring, that so soon as a final adjournment is had that both branches of thP General Assembly will attend said Exposition in their organized capacity.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4097 of the Code of 1882, as to how juries are obtained in certain cases of nuisance.
The substitute -pro-posed by the committee was adopted, and was entitled-
.A bill to amend section 4097 (a) of the Code of 1882, prescribing the number of jurors for the trial of certain nuisances, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee was agreed to, and the billpassed by a substitute by a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays C.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3568 of the Code of 1882, so as to provide for an appeal from the verdict of one jury in the Superior Court to another, and to prescribe the mode and manner by which the same may be done.
Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained and the main question put.
Mr. Redding called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained.
On calling the rolf the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, A vary, Awbry, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer,

Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston,

Payne, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese, Rice,

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Brewster, Brooks, Carroll, Crittenden, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Fuller, Geer,
Glis~on,
Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Elbert, Jone,; of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, JI,IcElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, .Moo:e of Taliaferro, Osborn, Owens, Park. Paulk of Coffee,

Rich of Wayne, Russell of Clarke, Shipp. Silman, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of PiercE~ Tate,
Tea~ley,
\Valdroop, Walthall,
\Vatt~,
Wimberly, \Vilson of Sumter, Wilson of :Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Wolfe, Wood, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beauchamp, Burch, Carithers, Crenshaw, Cox, DeLacy, Eason, Foy,

Harris, Johnson of Echols, Logue, McKay, :McCants, 1\Icintosb, Murray, Patten, Redding,

Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Decatur Short, Stallings, Stapleton, Wisdom, "Witcher,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Brinson Broyles, Brown, Bush, Camp,

Graham, Griffith, Hawkes, Head, Jordan, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Julian, McCurry,

Rich of Paulding, Robbe, .Robins, Sinquefield, Simmons, Studdard, Sutton, Thompson, Tucker,

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Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey Crambley, Courson, Dart, Daniel, Dews, Foster, Gary,

McGregor, Mc,Vhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle,

Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Wright of Floyd. Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 91. Nays 26. Not voting 58.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in .the affirmative the bill passed as amended.

Mr. Hulsey, chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide compensation for tales jurors in Gwinnett county.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. HuLSEY, Chairman.

The following House bill was read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to provide compensation for tales jurors summoned to serve in the Superior Court of the county of Gwinnett, and for other purposes.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, chairman of the committee on the part of the House, ot' the committee of conference to take into consideration the disagreement of the two Houses on an amendment proposed by the Senate to

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House bill No. 61, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of Conference having had under consideration the disagreement of the two Houses on an amendment proposed by the Senate to Rouse bill No. 61, which is a bill fixing the license fees for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Berrien, and in the town of Alapah~. in said county, and ap propriating the money arising from the sale of license in said places to educational purposes in the county of Berrien, and for other purposes, recommend. that the Senate recede from its amendment.
Respectfully submitted, J. L. SWEAT,
Chairman on part of the House. W. B. McDoNALD,
Chairman on part of Senate.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

.A bill to strike out and repeal section 1676 of the Revised Code of Georgia of 18!:l2, in reference to organization of private incorporations, and to insert in lieu thereof another section to b~ known as section 1676, and to carry into effect that part of paragraph 18, section 7 of the Constitution of said State of Georgia, adopted in 1877, which says that the General Assembly shall prescribe by law the manner in which such powers shall be exercised by the courts, and to provide for the corporating and grant corporate powers to private corporations, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. McCants called for the previous question. The call was sustained and the main question put, which was upon the passage of the bill. On this question l\fr. Irwin called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained.

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On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Carithers, Courson, Cox,
Davi~,
Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, DuPree, Everett, Flynt, Ford,

Glisson, Griffin, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hud~on of Jackson, Irwin, James, Jordan, Key,
Kim~ey,
Little, Lott, :Ma;;on, McKinney, McDonough, Moore of Taliaferro, Ooborn, Park, Peek, Pendleton,

Ray or"Coweta, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Shipp, Silman, Short, Smith of Wilkinson, StallingR, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, 1Valthall, wimberley, Winningham, 'Vilson of Camden,
"Ti~dom,
"Withrow, Witcher, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Brooks, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Eason, Falligant, Fuller, Gordon, Hawkes, Humber, Johnson of Lee,

J one~ of Twiggs, Lewis, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, Mcintosh, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Owens, Paulk of Coffee,

Payne, Redding, Reese, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Sin.p1efield, Spence, Spengler, Thompson, 'Vatts, Wilson of Sumter, 'Vood, Young.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale oi Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck

HarriH, Head, Hud~on of Webster, Jacoway, Jenkins,

Ray of Crawford, Hedwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Robbe,

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Bishop, Brinson, Broyles, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Dart, Daniel, Dews, Drewry, Fite, Foster, Foy, Gary, Geer, Graham, Gray, Griffith,

John~ton,
John~on of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Lofton, Logue, Maddox, McCurry, :McElvaney, l\IcG rt>gor, lllc Whorte:r, :Middlebrooks, Morrow, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin,

Robins, Rnssell of Clarke, Simmons, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, 'Sutton, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, "\Vatson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, 'Vilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 62. Nays 39. Not voting 74.

The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in favor of the bill it was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, proof of publication of propPr notices were t>xhibited, and the repOl't of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority-yeas 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to alter and extend the franchist~s of the Coast Line Railroad Company, so as to authorize and empower saiil company to construct additional lines of road through the streets of Savannah ; to control and manage its affairs by five dir2ctors ; and to have and exercise relative to the isiands of Great 'Varsaw and Little \Varsaw all rights, pl'ivileges and powers said company now has relative to the island of Whitemarsh and Wilmington.

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Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Cox, Broyles, Simmons, and Hudson of Jacksen.
Those absent by leave of the Honse were Messrs. Broyles, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Camp, Carter, Dart, Gary, McCurry, Perkins, Simmons, Silman, Wilder, "'Wilson of Bulloch, and whatley.
On motion of Mr Parks thfl House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 22, 1883.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Ron. John C. Key, of the county of Jasper.
The roll was called and the following members an. swered to their names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, CIIDnon,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta., Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short,

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Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, l,renshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Geer, GlisAon, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks,

Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox,
Ma~;on,
McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, BarkP.dale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Broyles, Dart, Gary,

Jones of DeKalb, McCurry, Middlebrooks, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Robbe,

Present 156. Absent 19.

Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, WaldrooJ?, Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, W'ilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.
Simmons, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock. Whatley,

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Mr. Spengler, of the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read. Mr. Redding moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the passage ofA bill to amend section 3568 of the Code of 1882, so as to provide for an appeal from the verdict of one jury in the Superior Court to another, and to prescribe the mode and manner by which the same may be done. Mr. Russell, of (Jlarke, moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The motion to table prevailed. Mr. James moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onA bill to strike out and repeal section 1676 of the Code in reference to the organization of private incorporations, and to insert another section in lieu thereof, and for other purposes. rhe motion to reconsider prevailed. 'I'he Journal was then confirmed as corrected. The House then concurred in Senate amendments to thefollowing House bills, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Merchants and Planters Bank of vVest Point, Ga.
Also, a bill to establish a City Court in the county of Floyd.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the West End and Atlanta Rail Road Company.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

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A bill incorporating Ball Ground, in Cherokee county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating Canal Navigation and Land Company, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act incorporating Chattahoochee Navigation Company, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending charter of \Vrightsville, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to Commissioners of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson counties, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill submitting certain questions to voters of Baldwin county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Emanuel county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting sale of ardent spirits in cer tain portions of Oglethorpe an~ Greene counties, passed by constitutional majority-yea~ 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill changing time of holding City Court of Richmond county, passed by constitutional majoPity -yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Mayor and Aldermen of Quitman, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
AlRo, a bill amending act in regard to Treasurer of Bibb county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill preventing fishing in certain portions of Emanuel county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Commissioners of Burke county, passed by constitutional majority- -yeas 23, nays 0.
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Also, a bill preventing certain stock from running at large in certain portions of Bibb county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 0.
.Also, a bill abolishing the office of Commissioners of Columbia county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.
.Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon the Ordinary of Bald win Munty, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill making the Tax Collector of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff, passed by constitutional majority--yeas 25, nays 0.
The following House bill has been passed with amendment, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to- wit :
A bill amending an act protecting farmers in Monroe county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 32, nays 0.
Also, a bill exempting members of the Baldwin .Blues from jury duty, pas!led by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

The following House bill has been passed and I am directed to transmit the same forthwith, to-wit:
A bill paying Judge C. F. Crisp balance of salary, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 30, nays 4.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
.A resolutionDirecting the suit against the lessee of the Indian
Spring Reservation.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secr(ttary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed the following House bill, with

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amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the

House, to-wit:



A bill amending an act in regard to probate of foreign wills, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

The following House bill has been passed, to- wit :

. A bill prescribing the duties of deputy clerks of County Courts, passed by c~mstitutional majorityyeas 28, nays 0.

The House concurred in Senate amendment to the

following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Mechanics Savings Bank,

to be located at Atlanta.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the pro-

bate of foreign wills, approved December 16, 1878.

Also, a bill to exempt from jury duty officers and

members of the Baldwin Blues.



Also, a bill to amend an act to protect the farming

interest of Monroe couuty.

The order of business was the consideration of House bills for a third reading.

The following bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 101, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to provide compensation for tales jurors summoned to serve in the Superior Court of the county of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The House went into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Little in the chair.
Mr. Little, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they direct me, as chairman, to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend and codify all laws and parts of laws on the subject of the inspection, analysis and Rale of fertilizers and chemicals in this State.
The bill was read the-third time. Mr. Maddox called for the previous question on the bill and amendments. The call was sustained and the main question ordered. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted and the report of the committee was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Beauchamp, .Bishop, Bush, Cannon, Crenshaw, Crumbley, Davis, Deaton, Drewry, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Geer, Griffin, Howell,

Hudson of Jackson, James, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Mason, McKay, McElvaney, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Osborn, Paulk of Coffee, Payne,

Ray of Coweta, Redding, Rich of Wayne, Russell of Clarke, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Wilson of Uclntosh, Wisdom, Withrow, Wood.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Aleabrook,

Hulsey, Humber,

Ray of Crawford, Rice,

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.Awbry,_ Bonner, Brewer, Brinson, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Carithers, Crittenden, Courson, Dawson, Eason, Everett, Fuller, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Harris, Hoge,

Jones of Bartow, Little, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, .1.\Iorrow, Murray, Owens, Patten, Peek, Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin,

Rich of Paulding, Robertson, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Stapleton, Sutton, Waldroop, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Witcher, Wolfe, Young, Zachry.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

A vary,

Glisson,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Graham,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Hawkes,

Bartlett, Beck, Brewster,

Head, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Calvin, Chancey,

Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert,

Cox, Dart,

Lewis, Lofton,

Daniel, Dews,

Logue, McCurry,

DeLacy, DuPree, Falligant,

Mcintosh, McGregor, McvVhorter,

Foster,

Middle brooks,

Foy, Gary,'

Park, Paulk of Berrien,

Yeas 47.

Nays 62.

Not voting 66.

Perkins, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Decatur, Simmons, Stallings, Studdard, Tate, Tucker, Watson, Watts, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of.Washington, Mr. Speaker.

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So a majority having voted against the bill it was lost.
'l'he following engrossed bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit any person or persons from fishing, seining, or tnpping on the land of another after first being notified not to do so by the owner.
Mr. Spengler called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was not sustained, and the bill was lost.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Jenkins in the chair.
Mr. Jenkins, chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they report back with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money to pay the stationery expenses of the present sPssion o( the General Assembly, and to bind the enrolled copies of the Acts in the Secretary of State's office.
The bill was read the third time. Mr. Russell, of Clarke, moved to amend by striking out $500 in the first section of the bill, and inserting in lieu thereof $300. The amendment was not agreed to. The report of the committee was agreed to. On t.he passage of the bill the yeas and nays were required to be recorded. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp,

Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford,

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1883.

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Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Carithers, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Cox, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Hoge, Howell.
Hul~ey,

Jamee, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, :M:addox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, 111orrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Redding, Redwine, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Rassell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waltha:ll, Watts, Wimberly, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Wolfe, Wood, Young, Zachry.

'l'hose not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksc:de of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck,

Fite, Foster, Gary,
Glis~on,
Head, Jacoway,

Rice, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Simmons, Studdard,

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Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brooks, . Camp, Calvin, Chancey, Courson, Dart, Dews, DeLacy,

Jones of DeKalb, McCurry, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Perkins, Reese,

Yeas125. Not voting 50.

Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the agricultural land scrip fund, approved March 3, 1874, by adding thereto a proviso, authorizing the Trustees of Atlanta University to nominate pupils to the same in certain contingencies.
On motion of Mr. Hoge, the bill and title were so amended as to authorize the County School Commissioners of the several counties to nominate pupils in the contingencies named, instead of the Trustees.
On motion of Mr. Redding, the bill was amended so as to give the appointment to the County School Commissioners upon the application being made to therespective representatives to make said appointment and their refusal to appoint or nominate.
The report of the committee as amended was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 96, nays 10.
'I'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the Committee was agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed by substitute by a constitutional majority-yeas 106, nays 0-to-wit :

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A bill to authorize and require the registration of all voters in the county of Fulton, in this State, and for other purposes herein contained.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit:
A resolutionPaying Early County News for advertising wild
lands, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 34, nays 0.
Also, a rf'solution settling claim against the Tax Collector of Telfair county, -passed by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 2.

The Senate has passed the following House resolution, with amendment, in which. they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A resolutionPaying expenses of Committee on Technology.

The following House bills have been passed, with amendments, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

A bill amending section 4565 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits to habitual drunkards, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 4151 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating tnoney to pay the Oglethorpe Light Infantry for certain -purposes, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

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J OURNA.L OF THE HoUSE.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, the follow ing acts, to-wit:

.An act to amend the act creating the City Court of

Clarke county. .Also, an act to regulate and prescribe the compen-

sation of Tax Collectors and Tax Receivers of Floyd

county.



.Also, an act to incorporate the Central City Loan

.Association. Also, an act to amend an act to establish the office

of County Treasurer of Twiggs county. .Also, an act to regulate the services of tales jurors

in the Superior Courts.of this State. Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquors within three miles of New Fork and the Fork

of Broad River churches, in Madison county.

.Also, an act to make \Vaynesboro, in Burke county,

a city. Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town

of Hartwell, in Hart county. .Also, an act to make it a felony for any person to
sell, lease, or convey any land, or the timber thereon, the "title to which is forged .

.Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of

Whitfield county the question of the sale of liquor.

~.Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor within the 837th district, G. M., which includes

the town of Dahlonega, in Lumpkin county.

.Also, an act to fix the rate of license to sell intoxicating liquor in that part of the town of MeVille which lies in Montgomery.

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Also, an act to amend an act to establish a new char-

ter for the city of Atlanta.

Also, an act to levy a tax on all dogs in Floyd

county.

Also, an act to amend .section 2237 of the Code.

Also, an act to amend section 267 of the Code.

Also, an act to require railroad companies to employ

sworn weighers to weigh cars loaded by the car load.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquor in Rockdale county.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines,

in Clay county.

Also, an act to amend section 4500 of the Code.

Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of

Randolph county the question of the erection of a

court house for said county.

Also, an act to require the Solicitors General to rep-

resent the State in certain cases in the United States

Courts.

Also, an act to prohibit the catching of fish other

than by hook and line in the Conasauga river.

Also. an act to amend an act fixinu the fee for the

sale of spirituous liquors in Emanuel county.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town

of Waycross, in Ware county.

Also, an act to authorize the Governor to settle with

the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle.

Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the

town of Louisville, in Jefferson county.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the

Spring Creek Canal and Improvement Company.

Also, an act to repeal an act to create a County

Court in Floyd county.

"'

Also, an act to amend section 4163 of the Code.

Also, an act to exempt the members of the Clinch

Military Company from jury duty.

Also, an act to make it the duty of all public offi-

cers to make an inventory of all public property in

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their charge, and to take a receipt from their successor for the same.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the bwn of Reynolds, in Taylor county.
Also, an act to provide for a public road system for Whitfield county.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of M. L. D. Pittman, and for other purposes.
The bill had been previously considered in Committee of the Whole House, which reported the same back with the recommendation that it do pass as amended.
The amendment proposed by the committee was adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
The yeas and nays were required to be recorded on the passage of the bill.
On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Awbry, Bonner, Brewer, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Cart;r, Cannon, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Davis, Dawson, Drewry,

Jenkins, Jordan, Johnstoo, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, l\Iason, :M:cRae,

Pendleton, Pringle, Rankin, Redding, Rice, Rich of Wayne, Robertson, Rountree, Rnssell of Clarke, Shipp, Sin.J_uefield, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stapleton, Sutton,

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Eason, Everett, Flynt, Ford, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Graham, Griffith, Harris, Hoge, Hulsey, Humber, Irwin, James, Jacoway,

McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, 1\fi tchell, Mobley, J\forrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Watts, Wils'1 of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, ''Volfe, Wood, Young. Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

A vary,

Robins,

'rhose not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Foster,

Ray of Crawford,

Alsabrook,

Geer,

Redwine,

Barksdale of Lincoln, Glisson,

Reese,

Barksdale of Wilkes, Griffin,

Rich of Paulding,

Bartlett,

Gray,

Robbe,

Beauchamp,

Gordon,

Russell of Decatur,

Beck

Hawkes,

Silman,

Bishop,

Head,

Short,

Brewster,

Howell,

Simmons,

Brinson, Broyles,

Hudson of Jackson, Spence, Hudson of webster, Stallings,

Camp,

Jones of DeKalb,

Studdard,

Carroll,

Jones of Elbert,

Tucker,

Calvin,

Julian,

Waldroop,

Chancey,

Lewis,

Walthall,

Crenshaw,

McCurry,

Watson,

Courson,

Mcintosh,

Wilder,

Cox,

J\fcGregor,

Wimberley,

Dart,

McW"horter,

Winningham,

Daniel,

Middlebrooks,

Wilson of Bullock,

Deaton,

Moore of Hancock, Wilson of Camden,

Dews,

Moore of Taliaferro, ''Vhatley,

DeLacy,

Osborn,

Wright of Floyd,

DuPree,

Paulk of Berrien,

Wright of Washington

Falligant,

Perkins,

Mr. Speaker.

Fite,

Ray of Coweta,

YtJas 96. Nays 2. Not voting 77.

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J OURN.A.L OF THE HoUSE.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed as amended.
Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Bonner, "\Vimberly, Mason, Bartlett
ano Pringle.
On motion W. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the House then
adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 0' CLOCK P. M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjourn ment, and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. On motion of Mr. Tate the following Senate resolution was taken up and read the second time, to-wit:
No. 90-a resolution instructing the Governor to furnish 250 able-bodied convicts to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad;
Mr. Crenshaw offered a resolution referring the reports of the committee on investigation of the Department of Agriculture and the testimony accompanying the same to the Governor.
The resolution was read and laid over. The House then proceeded with the consideration of House bills for a third reading.
The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to repeal section 333 of the Code of Georgia, which designates the sheriff of the ~upreme Court to provide for the appointment of the sheriff by the said court, to fix his salary, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Hulsey the bill was amended by striking out so much as relates to the fees and salary of the sheriff.

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The report of the committee as amended was agreed to and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority--yeas 94, nays 0.
On motion of Mr. Russell, of Clarke, the following House bill was taken from the table :
a No. 984-To establish system of pubCJ.ic schools in
the city.of Athens.

The following resolution was, on motion of Mr. Rountree, taken up and read the third time, to-wit:
A resolution to pay mileage to the committee to visit the Commencement of the State University.

Senate amendments to the following House resolution was concurred in, to- wit :

A resolution to defray the expenses of Committee on Technology.

The following bill was read the third time, and not having received the requisite majority, was lost, towit:
A bill to prohibit railroads from discontinuing any passenger stations heretofore or hereafter for five consecutive years.
By leave of the Housa the following bills were withdrawn by Mr. Falligant, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1577 of the Code as to standard of Gas.
Also, a bill to increase the appropriation for the dr~inage of Chatham county.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hoge, .and was read and agreed to, to-wit:
Resolved, That all bills, resolutions, etc., passed or agreed to by the House, shall be immediately transmitted to the Senate, unless notice to reconsider is given before the House proceed to other business.

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On motion of Mr. James the following bill was laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4139 of the Code.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the report of the Conference Committee on the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to submit to the qualified voters of the county of Meriwether the question of the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors in said county.

On motion of Mr. Atkinson the HousA adopted the report of the Conference Committee on the above stated bill.

The following bill was read the third time, the re.port of the committee was amended and agreed to, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to submit to the qualified vote~s of the city of Athens at the municipal election in December, 1883, the question of the establishment of a Rystem of public free schools in said eity of Athens, Georgia, to provide for the maintenance of the same, and for other purposes.

The following reconsidered bill was read the thi<rd time, to-wit :
A bill to strike out and repeal section 1676 of the Re- vised Code of Georgia of 1882 in relation to the organization of private incorporations, and to insert in lieu thereof anothPr section to be known as section 1676, and to carry into effect that part of paragraph 18, sec-

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tion 7 of the Constitutio.,n of said .State of Georgia, adopted in 1877, which says that the General Assembly shall prescribe by law the manner in which such powers shall be exercised by the courts, a_nd to provide for the corporating and granting corporate powers to pt"ivate corporations, and for other purposes.

Mr. James called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. Certain amendments proposed by Mr. James were adopted, and the report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to. On calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Burch, Carroll, Carter. Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crambley, Courson, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Ford, Fuller, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Hawkes, Harris,
ss

Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McBride, Mcintosh, McElvaney, Mitchell,

Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Wayne, .Robins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Watts, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Witcher,

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Hoge, Howell, Hulsey,

Murray, Osborn,



Patten,

Wolle, Wood, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bush, Foy,

McDonough,

Owens.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alexander, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beck, Bonner, Brewster, Brinson Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Camp, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Cox, Dart, Davis, Deaton, Dews, DuPree, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Gary,

Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Head, Hudson of Jackson, Jordan, Jones of Twiggs, McCants, McCurry, McKinney, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Park. Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford,

Redding,

Reese,

Rich of Paulding,

Robbe,

Robertson,

Russell of Decatur,

Simmons,

Spence,

Spengler,

Studdard,

Sweat of PiercE",

Tucker,

Walthall,

Watson,

Wilder,

Wimberly,

Winningham,

Wilson of Bullock,

Wilson of Greene,

Wisdom,

Whatley,

Wright of Floyd.

Wright of Washingtob,

Zachry,



:M:r. Speaker.

Yeas 93. Nays 4. Not voting 78.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed as amended.
The House then concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to amend ~:~ection 4151 of the Code, which pro-

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vides for proving accounts in Justice Courts against non-residents.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors to habitual drunkards.
Also, a bill to amend section 4565 of the Code, as to retailing spirituous liquors without license.

Mr. Harris offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

.A resolutionAuthorizing and requesting the Governor to procure
a safe and suitable place in the city of Atlanta to keep the public records and archives of the State, and for ~ other purposes.

The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit:

.A resolutionTo relieve members of the General Assembly from
liability to the State tor Codes or other books of the State in their possession, which were destroyed by the burning of the Kimball House.

The following Sen~te resolution was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A resolutionDirecting the .Attorney General to press for trial the
case of the State against John Jones, Treasurer, etc.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to. wit :
A bill to make the second term after suit is brought jn J nstices Courts the trial term in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877.

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.Also, a bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on the docket of the Supreme Court of this State.
Also, a bill to fix the time and method of trial in cases of mandamus before the Judges of the Superior Courts, and in the Superior and Supreme Courts.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment of advertising and posting the notices required of the several Ordinaries of this State by section 1455 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Clayton, and for other purposes .
.Also, a bill to provide an additional manner of bringing cases to the Supreme Court from the Superior and City Courts, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prevent the discharge of firearms on or near the public highways of this State, and to punish the same.
Also, a bill to provide for making parties in certain divorce cases, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 3694 of the Code of 1882, in reference to certain fees of the Ordinaries of this State.
On motion of Mr. Redding, the following Rouse resolution was laid on the table, to-wit:

A resolutionRecommending the establishment of a postal tele-
graphic system by the United States Government.

The following message was re.ceived from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker : The Senate has passed the following House bill,
towit:
A bill to submit to the qualified voters of the coun-

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ties of Cobb and Thomas the question of the sale of spirituous, vinous, and malt liquors, by the requisite constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

Those absent by leave were Messrs. Bonner, BartG lett, Broyles, Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Camp, Dart, Gary, Hudson of Jackson, Mason, McCurry, Perkins, Ritch of Paulding, SimG mons, Wilder, Whatley, Wimberly, Wilson of Bulloch, and Pringle.
On motion of Mr. Irwin the House then adjourned until 9 o'clock on Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 24, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, A vary, Awbry, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bishop, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon,

Harris.

Head,

Hoge,

Howell,

Hulsey,

Humber,

Hudson of Webster,

Irwin,

James,

Jacoway,

Jordan,

Johnston,

Johnson of Echols,

Johnson of Lee,

Jones of Bartow,

Jones of Elbert,

Jones of Twiggs,

Julian,

'

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Silman, Short, Spence, Spengler,

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Calvin, Chancey, <...renshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawke,

Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Pendleton,

Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bonner, Brinson, Brown, Carithers, Cox, Dart, Dews, DuPree, Graham,

Hudson of Jackson, Jenkins, Jones of DeKalb, Lofton, McCurry, Mcintosh, McGregor, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Payne, Peek,

Robbe, Robertson, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Tucker, WaldroOJ!, 'Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wright of Floyd, Zachry.

Present 139. Absent 36.

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Mr. Spengler, from the Committee on J ourn~ls, re.. ported the Journal of Saturday last examined and approved.
The Journal of Saturday was then read and con firmed.
The order of business before the House was the con-
. sideration of Senate bills for a third reading. The following Senate bill wa,~ read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas 93, nays 0, to-wit:

.A bill to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases before the debt shall become due, and to provide the manner OJ foreclosure, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the substitute proposed by the committee was adopted in lieu of the Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to pt:ovide for the keeping of a record in each county of this State of the wild lands lying therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation, approved September 28, U!Sl.

On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the action of the

Honse in adopting the substitute for the foregoing

bill was reconsidered, and the bill was laid on the

table.



The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A. bill to amend section 1424 of the Code, prescribing who shall be a retailer.
On motion of Mr. Spence 'the bill was laid on the table

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :

The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:

A biJl amending act repealing section 1711 of the

Code of 1873, passed by constitutional majority of

yeas 29, nays 0.

..

Also, a bill compelling Tax Collectors and Treas-

urers to render account of their official doings in cer-

tain cases, passed by constitutional majority of yeas

30, nays 0.

Also, a bill appropriating money to wild land office,

passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

Also, a bill authorizing Superior Courts to incorpo

rate towns, passed by constitutional majority of yeas

26, nays 0.

Also, a bill authorizing Governor to insure public

buildings, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 32,

nays 0.

Also, a bill authorizing issue of alias fi. fas. in cer-

tain cases, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26,

nays 0.

Also, a bill amending section 3974 (b) of Code of

1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23,

nays 0.

Also, a bill amending section 2003 (a) of Code of

1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23,

nays 0.

Also, a bill supplying deficiency in contingent fund

for year 1883, passed by constitutional majority of

yeas 31, nays 1.

Also, a bill preventing persons from charging at toll

gates, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27,

nays 1.

Also, a bill amending section 534 of Code of 1882,

passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23 nays 0.

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.Also, a bill taxing certain property of railroads, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 1.
.Also, a bill providing a special lien upon crops in favor of transferrees of debts for rent for their foreclosure, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, naysO.

The following House bills have been passed, with amendments, in which the col}currence of the House is asked, to-wit:

.A bill defining lawful wire fences in this State,

passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

.Also, a bill giving the owners of stallions, jacks

bulls a lien on the proceeds thereof, passed by consti-

tutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

.Also, a bill amending act creating Railroad Commissioners, p~ssed by constitutional majority-yeas

29, nays 0.

.Also, a bill in regard to paying tales jurors, whether

sworn or not, passed by constitutional majority-

yeas 23, nays 12.

.Also, a bill making it a felony to break into a rail-

road car, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 32,

nays 0.



Also, a bill amending general law incorporating

railroads, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23,

nays 0.

.Also, a bill making illegal voting at municipal elec-

tions indictable, and to prescribe a penalty, passed by

constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.

The Senate recedes in its amendment to the following House bill, to-wit: .

.A bill providing against loss of fire of certain books of the State of certain counties, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 4.

The Senate has passed the following Honse resolu-

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tion, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A. resolution-In regard to employing Ransom Montgomery, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 6.

The Senate has appointed a new Committee of Conference on the bill in regard to the sale of ard~t spirits in Berrien coun~.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, report or"the committee was agreed to, and the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority was lost, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1882, prohibiting the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.

Mr. Sweat moved that a new committee of conference be asked on the disagreement between the Senate and House on Senate amendment to House bill to prohibit the sale of liquor in the county of Berrien.
The motion prevailed, and the Speaker announced the following committee on the part of the House, towit : Messrs. Everett, Lott and Eason.
On motion of Mr. Little, the House then took up House bills with Senate amendments.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit :

A. bill to make illegal voting at municipal elections

in this State indictable, and to prescribe a penalty

therefor.

Also, a bill to amend the first section of an act to

provide a generallaw for the incorporation ofJrailroads,

approved Sept. 27, 1881.

Also, a bill to carry into effect the obligation of the

State to furnish employment and provide a home for

Ransom Montgomery.

'

Also, a bill to make breaking and entering a rail-

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1403

road car, with intent to steal or stealing therefrom, a felony.
The House amended the Senate amendment to the following House bill, and concurred in the amendment as amended, towit:
A bill to provide for the payment of tales jurors, whether they serve or not.
0
The House disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act creating Railroad Commissioners of this State, and defining the powers of the same as prescribed in section 719 (f) of the Code of 1882.

The House concurred in Senate amendment to the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill to define and make lawful wire fences in this State.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to give owners or keepers of stallions, jacks and bulls a lien upon the get of such stallion, jack or bull.

The following Senate bill was laid on the table, towit:
A bill to define the jurisdiction of the County Courts of this State, to prescribe the fees of the Judges and Bailiffs of said Courts in certain cases, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 99, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to amend an act to regulate the rates and manner of legal advertising in this State, and to prohibit Ordinaries, Sheriffs, Coroners, Clerks, Marshals, or other officers from receiving or collecting either from plaintiffs or defendants other or greater fees than are herein provided, and making a disregard of the requirements of this act extortion, and prescribing the punishment therefor, approved Oct. 15, 1879.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, proofs of publication of proper notices were exhibited, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by a constitutional majority of yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize a married woman to act as executrix or administratrix, and prevent the abatem'=nt of letters testamentary or of administration granted to femes sole, by reason of their marriage after the granting of such letters, and before the final administration of the estate, which they represent.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proof of publication of proper notices were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended by the constitutional majorityyeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1788 of the Code of this State, in reference to the mode prescribed for the adoption of children.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and signed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the f~llowing acts, to-wit:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1_883.

1405

An act to amend the act creating the City Court of

Clarke county.

Also, an act to regulate and prescribe the compen-

sation of Tax Collectors and Tax Receivers of Floyd

county. Also, an act to incorporate the Central City Loan

Association.

Also, an act to. amend an act to abolish the office

of County Treasurer of Twiggs county.

Also, an act to regulate the services of tales jurors

in the Superior Courts of this State.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liqnors within three miles of New Fork and the Fork

of Broad River churches, in Madison county.

Also, an act to make Waynesboro, in Burke county,

a city.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town

of Hartwell, in Hart county.

Also, an act to make it a felony for any person to

sell, lease, or convey any land, or the timber thereon,

the title to which is forged.

Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of

Whitfield county the question of the sale of liquor.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquor within the 837th district, G. M., which includes

the town of Dahlonega, in Lumpkin county.

Also, an act to fix the rate of license to sell intoxi-

cating liquor in that part of the town of McVille

which lies in Montgomery.

Also, an act to amend an act to establish a new char-

ter for the city of Atlanta.

Also, an act to levy -a tax on aU dogs in Floyd

county.

Also, an act to amend section 2237 of the Code.

Also, an act to amend section 267 of the Code.

Also, an act to require railroad companies to employ

sworn weighers to weigh cars loaded by the car load.

AI so, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquor in Rockdale county.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Fort Gaines, in Clay county.
Also, an act to amend section 4500 of the Code. Also, an act to submit to the qualified voters of Randolph county the question of the erection of a new court house for said county. Also, an act to require the Solicitors General to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Courts. Also, an act to prohibit the catching of fish other than by hook and line in the Conasauga river. Also. an act to amend an act fixinu the fee for the
sale of spirituous liquors in Emanuel county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Waycross, in Ware county.
Also, an act to authorize the Governor to settle with the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle.
Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Louisville, in Jefferson county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Spring Creek Canal and Improvement Company.
Also, an act to repeal an act to create a County Court in Floyd county.
Also, an act to amend section 4163 of the Code. Also, an act to exempt the members of the Clinch Military Company from jury duty. Also, an act to make it the duty of all public officers to make an inventory of all public property in their charge.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Reynolds, in Taylor county.
Also, an act to provide for a public road system for Whitfield county.
Respectfully_ submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Lofton, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: '

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.

1407

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Montezuma, Brunswick and Savannah Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and General Council of Atlanta to prevent railroad freight trains from running through any portion of the corporate limits of said city.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Cha.ttahoochee Navigation Company.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr: Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Catoosa county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.

The committee of conference appointed by the Senate on the Berrien county liqnor bill are Messrs. Peeples, George, and Wilcox.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting fishing and hunting in certain portions of Dodge county.

The following House bill has been passed with amendment, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit :

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A bill amending charter of Macon, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.

The following Senate bill has been passed, to wit :
.A. bill in regard to procuring convicts as witnesses, passed bv constitutional majority of yeas 30, nays 0.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as. amended, by a constitutional majority --yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

.A. bill to prohibit the members of the Railroad Commission and their clerk from representing any railroad company as attorney or counsellor at law, or receiving from such railroad company any fees or emoluments whatever as fees or compensation for services rendered to or for them, and to prohibit such Commissioners and their clerk from representing any person, corporation, individual, or State in any suit against a raiL road company, or in any suit to which any railroad company may be a party, or in any manner interested, and to prescribe a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and was lost, to-wit:
A bill to establish a branch of the State University at Walthourville, in the county of Liberty.

Mr. Little desired to give notice of a motion to reconsider the action of the Honse in the passage of Sen-
ate bill No. 50.A. bill to prohibit the Railroad Commissioners or
their clerk from accepting fees for legal service in certain cases.
Under the resolution adopted yesterday the Speaker ruled that the notice came too late, as oth~r business had intervened.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.

1409

Mr. Little then asked the unanimous consent of the Honse to allow such notice to be given at this time.
The consent was granted and the notice given.

The following Senate bill was, on motion of Mr. Maddox, laid on the table, to-wit:

A bill to prevent foreign insurance companies from removing suits to Federal Courts.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 89, nays 0-towit:

A bill to prohibit the sale or offering for sale in this State any adulterated article of food or drink, except on certain conditions, and to prescribe a penalty for so doing, and for other purposes.

The House concurred in Senate amendment to the following Rouse bill, to-wit:
A bill to amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, so as to give the Mayor and Council power to grant reprieves and pardons, to commute or suspend penalties and remit fines imposed by the City Recorder; and to extend the corporate limits of said city, and to provide for the erection of a market house, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill amending the road laws in Floyd county,
passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring butcheis in the city of Macon
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to submit their books to grand jury, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to pay B. S. Buckner and
Wm. R. Adamson a<!ditional compensation.

The following House bill has been passed, to-wit :

A bill conferring- certain powers upon Mayor and Council of Waycross, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to drawing grand juries in Dooly county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
The Governor has approved anti. signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Planters' Bank of Forsyth.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of East Rome, etc., in Floyd county, and to confer powers and privi. leges upon the Mayor and Council thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section 1317 of the Code in

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reference to the pay and mileage of Electors, and the the pay of the Secretary of the Electoral College.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to authorize and empower the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Mcintosh county, in his ex-officio capacity as Mayor of the city of Darien, to fine and imprison delinquent street hands of said city.
Also, an act to repeal an act entitled an act to amend section 4194 of the Code of 1873, which prescribes the time within which answers must be filed in equity, approved September 24, 1881.
.Also, an act to provide that all property owned by any railroad corporation of this State and not used by said corporation in carrying on its usual and ordinary business, shall be taxable by the counties and municipal corporations in which such property is situated, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Talking Rock, in the county of Pickens, and to define the limits and powers of the same.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Americus to remove persons who shall have small-pox within said city to a small-pox hospital or pest-house, except those who shall provide, at their own expense, suitable and sufficient guards to properly quarantine the premises where the case or cases of said disease may be located, and to establish such quarantine regulations against persons who have been exposed to small-pox as they may deem proper.
Also, an act to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating, spirituous or malt liquors in the county of Franklin after submitting the same to the qualified voters of said county, to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section 809 (b) of the Code of 1882, which provides for the registration of liquor dealers.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt,

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or any other intoxicating liquors within three miles of the town of \Vinston, in the county of Douglas, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Hope church, in Madison county, Ga., and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Miller, and for other purposes therein named.
Also, an act to incorporate what is at present known as Brown's Station, as the town of Bronwood, to incorporate said town of Bronwood, in the county of Terrell, to fix the corporate limits thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Thomasville, and to grant certain privileges to the same, and to define its limits, and to create a Board of Tax Assessors for said town, to authorize the Mayor and Council thereof to complete a survey of said town, and to regulate the method of assessing and collecting tax on realty.

The Governor has also approved the following joint resolutions, towit:
A resolutionTo supply Notaries Public with Codes. Also, a resolution to pay N. N. Edge for advertising
wild lands. Also, a resolution authorizing the pay of the com-
mittee appointed to procure the records of the State Board of Physicians.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the oath to be taken by Jury Com-

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missioners in the State, and for other purposes therein named.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, but the bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost, to-wit :

A bill to authorize creditors to redeem the property of their debtors, which has been sold at sales for taxes, and for other purposes.

Mr. Hoge then gave notice that at the proper time he would make a motion to reconsider the action of the House on the Senate bill No. 80, just defeated.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to regulate the publication of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to alter and ameni the law of this State relating to the reception of interrogatories and depositions, and to authorize the delivery at any time.

Leave of absence was granted for providential cause to Messrs. Perkins, Payne and McGregor.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker : The Senate has passed the following bills of the

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House of Representatives, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Mechanics Mutual 'Insurance Company, which was passed by a constitutional majority ofyeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorp~rate the Planters Loan and Trust Company, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorporate Jasper, in the county of Pickens, Georgia, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill to confer certain powers upon the Orphans' Home of the North Georgia Conference, which was passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 24, naysO.

The following Senate bill was read the third time,

the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

passed as amended by a constitutional majority-yeas

88, nays 0, to-wit:



A bill to amend sub-section 4157 (c) of the Code of 1882 of Georgia, prescribing the manner of making up juries in Justices Courts, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to make the second term after suit is brought in Justices Court, the trial term in certain cases, to require defense to be made at the first term, and for other purposes.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Maddox called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Avary, Awbry,

Jacoway, Jorda11, Johnston,

Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine,

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.Bartlett,

Johnson of Echols, Rice,

.Beauchamp,

Johnson of Lee,

Rich of Wayne,

Bishop,

Jones of Bartow,

Robins,

.Brewer,

Jones of Elbert,

Rountree,

.Broyles,

Jones of Twiggs,

Russell of Decatur,

Burch,

Julian,

Silman,

Carroll,

Key,

Short,

Carter,

Kimsey,

Spence,

Calvin,

Lewis,

Spengler,

Crittenden,

Little,

Smith of Bryan,

Crumbley,

Logue,

Stallings,

Courson,

Lott,

Stapleton,

Daniel,

Maddox,

Sutton,

Deaton,

McRae,

Sweat of Clinch,

DeLacy,

McKay,

Thompson,

Drewry,

McCants,

Walthall,

Eason,

McDonough,

Watts,

Everett,

McElvaney,

Winningham,

Falligant,

Mitchell,

Wilson of .Bullock,

Fite,

Morrow,

Wilson of Sumter,

Ford,

Murray,

Wilson of Camden,

Fuller,

Owens,

Withrow,

Geer,

Park,

Witcher,

Griffin,

Paulk of Berrien,

Whatley,

Harris,

Paulk of Coffee,

Wood,

Hoge,

Pendleton,

Wright of Washington,

Howell,

Pringle,

Young.

Irwin,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

McBride,

Tate,

Wisdom.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alaabrook, Atkinson, Barksdale of Lincoln, .Barksdale of Wilkes, .Beck Bonner, .Brewster, .Brinson, .Brown, .Brooks, .Bush, Camp, Cannon, Carithers,

Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Head, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, James, Jenkins, Jones of DeKalb, Lofton,

Peek, Perkins, Rankin,: Redding, Reese, Rich of Paulding, Robbe, Robertson, Russell of Clarke, Shipp, Sin;ruefield, Simmons,
Smith of Wilkinson, Studdard,

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Chancey, Crenahaw, Cox, Dart, Davis, Dawson, Dews, DuPree, Flynt, Foster, Foy, Gary, Glisson,

Mason, McCurry, McKinney, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Patten, Payne,

Yeas 91. Nays 3. Not voting 81.

Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Tucker, Waldroop, Watson, Wilder, Wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill was passed.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7th of the Constitution of 1877, approved Sept. 20th, 1879, by striking out the word "fine" in the third line of the third section of the above recited act, and insert in lieu thereof the word "threB" after the word "in" and before the word 'years.''

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, was allowed to give notice of a motion toreconsider the action of the House to-day on Senate bill No. 13-To amend section 4578 of the Code.
On motion of Mr. Maddox, the following Senate bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code, which pre-

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scribes county charges for granting license in certain cases.

The following Senate bill was laid on the table, towit:

A bill to prevent citizens of other States driving cat- tle or live stock into this State, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority, yeas 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prescl'ibe when the statute of limitations shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker :
The Senate bas passed the following House bills, towit:

A bill amending act incorporating the Rome and Chattanooga Railroad, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 28, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to sale of ardent spirits in certain portions of Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating three thousand dollars to State University, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
All of which I am ordered to transmit forthwith.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to have analyzed soils furnished by farmers and planters of this State, and for other purposes.
On motion of 1\fr. Humber, the bill was laid on the table.
Leave of absence was granted Mr. Bishop for providential cause.
On motion of Mr. Bartlett the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'cLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The following Senate bill was read the first time, to-wit:
A bill to prescribe the manner of producing in any of the courts of this State any person needed as a witness in any criminal case who is confined in the State penitentiary or county chain-gang under sentence, to provide the manner of paying the expense of the same, and for other purposes.
The bill was referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Jordan, the following Senate bill was taken from the table, and being first in order was read the third time, the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, and the bill as amended passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

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.A bill to . prevent any person from driving any horses, mules, hogs, cattle or other live stock, from another State into any cofmty of this State for the purpose of grazing them, and to prescribe a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 88, nays 6, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend section 4500 of the Code of Georgia of 1882 with reference to illegal employment of servants.

The following Senate resolution was read the third time:

A resolutionInstructing the Governor to furnish two hundred and
:fifty able bodied convicts to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.

Mr. Beauchamp moved to amend the resolution by adding thereto the following proviso :
Provided, That the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company shall be required to pay into the State Treasury the amount per capita, that is now required of the lessees of th~ penitentiary, or that may hereafter be required of them.
Mr. Hoge offered a substitute for the resolution. Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question on the whole matter. The call was sustained and the main question ordered. The :first question was on the substitute, which was not adopted. The question then was on the amendment proposed by Mr. Beauchamp. The amendment was lost.

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The question finally recurred on the original Senate resolution, which was passed by the constitutional majority of yeas 102, nays 6.
Mr. Harris moved to recommit to the Committee on General Judiciary Senate bill No. 26-
A bill to declare of full force and effect an act of the General Assembly, assented to December 22, 1857, and an act amendatory thereof, assented to Decamber 7, 1859, to encourage persons making a will to provide a permanent fund for the collegiate preparation and education of indigent boys and young men, and for other purposes.

The motion to recommit did not prevail. Mr. Everett, chairman on part of the House of the Conference Committee on disagreement on amendment to House bi1l No. 61, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Conference Committee appointed to consider the difference between the Senate and House of Representatives on the bill No. 61, entitled an act fixing the license fees for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Berrien, and in the town of Alapaha in said county, and appropriating the money arising from the sale of license in said places to educational purposes in the county of Berrien, and for other purposes, beg leave to submit the following report, to-wit:

That the Senate is recommenc1ed to recede from the amendment.
Respectfully submitted, T. M. PEEPLES,
Chairman Senate Committee. R. W. EvERETT,
Chairman House Committee.

Mr. Irwin, chairman committee on the part of the House, appointed under a joint resolution for the pur-

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pose of selecting an artist to procure a life-size por trait of the late Governor Alexander H. Stephens, beg leave to submit the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The .committee on the part of the House, appointed under a joint resolution for the purpose of selecting an artist to procure a life-size oil painting of the late Governor, Alexander H. Stephens, have selected as the artist to paint said portrait Mrs. J. R. Gregory. The committee further report that said portrait will not be ready to be delivered during the present session of the General Assembly.
Respectfully submitted, F. A. IRWIN,
Chairman on part of House Committee.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch of the State University at vVaycross.
The follmving Senate bill was read the third time, amendment propoRed by the committee was adopted, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on the docket of the Supreme Court of this State.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the bill was laid on the table.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Laurens.

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The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to fix the time and method of trial in cases of mandamus before the Judges of the Superior Courts and in the Superior and Supreme Courts.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the
report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill
passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of advertising and posting the notices required by Ordinaries of the several counties of this State by section 1455 of the Code of 1882.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 89, nays 0, to wit :

A bill to amend section 1235 (d) of the Revised Code of Georgia for 1882, so far as relates to the manner of receiving pupils in the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.
Those absent by leave granted were Messrs. Barksdale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Camp, Dart, Gary, Hudson of Jackson, Mason, McGregor, Payne, Rich of Paulding, Simmons, Wilder, Whatley, Wimberly, and Wilson of Bulloch.
On motion of Mr. Rountree the House then adjourned until 8 o'clock this evening.

8 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to aajournment and was called to order by the Speaker.

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The roll was called and a quorum found to be

present.

Mr. Humber offered the following resolution which

was read and agreed to, to-wit:



Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to wait upon His Excellency, Governor McDaniel, and Hons. Philip Cook, E. P. Alexander, A. L. Miller, Benj. E. Crane, and W. \V. Thomas, and invite them to seats on the floor of the House during the memorial exercises this evening.

The Speaker announced the following committee under the above resolution: Messrs. Humber, Geer, and Hoge.

Mr. Drtlwry, chairman on the part of the House of the Committee to procure a portrait of the Ron. Benj. H. Hill, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The committee on the part of the House, charged with the duty of procuring a life-size oil portrait of the late Senator Benj. H. Hill, to be placed in the Hall of the House of Representatives, make the following report:

Mr. Horace Bradley, of Atlanta, Ga., was selected as the artist, and he has completed the portrait, and the same is ready to be delivered.
Resp~ctfully submitted, N. B. DREWRY, Chairman.
The hour of 8:15 having arrived the Senate appeared on the floor of the Hall of the House of Representatives, and the General Assembly convened in joint session, and was called to order by the Ron. James S. Boynton, President of the Senate, who stated that the General .Assembly had convened in joint session for the purpose of holding the memorial ceremonies in

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ho:nor of the late Benjamin H. Hill, pursuant to joint resolution.
Senator Davis offered the following resolution:

Be it Resolved, That in the death of Benjamin H. Hill, late Senator of the United States, the State of Georgia has lost a son, whose genius as a man, whose learning and ability as a lawyer, whose wisdom and eloquence as a patriot and statesman, have established his fame upon an enduring foundation.
Resolved, That in his death the people of these United States who are loyal to the Government as framed by the fathers of the Republic, have lost a citizen whose devotion to the Constitution and to the Union of Sovereign States under the organic compact, and whose zeal and ability in interpreting and expounding that instrument are entitled to lasting consideration and gratitude.
Resolved, That the people of this State, without distinction of party, would express in an official manner their sense of grief" and sympathy to the family of the great Sen::J.tor ; and to that. end respectfully direct that a copy of these resolutions, under the hands of the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Governor of Georgia~ and under the great seal of" the State, be delivered to the widow of tbe late Benjamin Harvey Hill.
Resolved, That the name of Benjamin H. Hill, the date of his birth and of his death be entered upon a blank page of the Journal of each House, with the following inscription, extracted from his ''Notes on the Situation :"

"Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! vVho lets .his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him."
Resolved, That in respect to the memory of the deceased Senator the General Assembly do now adjourn.

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'rhe resolutions were seconded by appropriate addresses by Senators Davis, Peeples, and Meldrim, and by Representatives Drewry, Humber, Hoge, Russell of Decatur, Russell of ClarkE;, Watts, and Gary.
On motion of Mr. Crenshaw, the resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
Senator DuBignon moved that the joint session be dissolved.
The motion prevailed, and the Senate retired from the Hall.
On motion of Mr. Geer, the House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
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"Who saves his country, saves himself, Saves all things, and all things saved do bless him!
Who lets his country die, lets all things die, Dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him !"

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.ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 25, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names :

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner,
Brewer, Brewster, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Bush, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Carithers, Chancey, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason,

Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton, Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mallon, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McDonough, McElvaney,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta., Ray of Crawford, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbe, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sutton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Tate, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall,

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Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Geer, Glisson, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks, Harris.

McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Osborn, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of W ashlngton, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Cox,

Dart, Jacoway, Jones of DeKalb, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Perkins,

Simmons, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden,

Present 157. Absent 18.

Mr. Geer, from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
Mr. Little gave notice of a motion to reconsider. The Journal of yesterday was then read. Mr. Little moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the passage of Senate bill No. 50A bill to prohibit the members of Railroad Commission and their clerk from representing any railroad company as attorney or counsellor at law, and for other purposes. Mr. Jordan moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.

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The motion prevailed and the motion to reconsider wa~ laid on the table.
Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House in the defeat of Senate bill No. 13-
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code in reference to the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.
Mr. Bartlett moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
The motion to table was lost. The motion to reconsider prevailed. Mr. Hoge moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on Senate bill No. SOA bill to authorize creditors to redeem the property of their debtors from tax sales, and for other purposes.
The motion to reconsider prevailed. The Journal was then confirmed as corrected.

Mr. Lofton, chairman pro. tern. of the Committee on
General Judiciary, submitted the following report, towit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to prescribe the manner of producing in any of the Courts of this State any person needed as a witness in any criminal case, who is confined in the State penitentiary or county chain-gang.
Also, the following Senate resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

A resolutionDirecting the Governor and Attorney General to

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press for trial the case of the State of Georgia vs. J obn Jones, Treasurer, etc.
Respectfully submitted. W . .A. LoFTON, Chairman.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Enroll-:nent report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the SenatP, the following acts, to-wit :

.An act to incorporate the Canal, Navigation and
Land Company. .Also, an act tq prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors
within three miles of Bairds Baptist church in Bairds-
town. Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Baldwin
county, or other county officer whose duty it may be to issue bonds for the purpose of :Eetiring old bonds of said county as they fall due.
.Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Quitman to provide for the registration of the legal voters of the incorporation, and enforce the same.
.Also, an act to amend section 4151 of the Code of
1882 . .Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to pro-
tect the interest of the farming interests of Monroe county.
.Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the probate of foreign wills, etc.
.Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to the county of Bibb.
.Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within thre~ miles

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of the Masonic Academy, in the town of Swainsboro,
Emanuel county. Also, an act to exempt from jury and road duty the
officers and members of the Baldwin Blues, of Mil ledgeville.
Also, an act authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of Burke, to levy, assess, and collect upon the State tax of the county an additional tax for county purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the county of Chattooga.
.Also, an act making an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balance of salary due as Judge of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit for the years 1B79 and 1880.
Also, Pn act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the quarterly terms of the City Court of the county of Richmond.
Also, an act to appropriate the sum of $401.02 to pay the Oglethorpe Light Infantry Military Company, of Savannah. '
Also, an act to prescribe the duties of Deputy Clerks of the County Courts.
Also, an act to make the Tax Collectors of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff, with all the powers now vested in Sheriffs and Constables, so far as relates to the collection of taxes for State and county.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Wrightsville, in the county of Johnson.
Also, an act to prohibit any persons from seining, boating, netting, or catching fish in any way except with hooks and lines in any stream in Emanuel county.
Also, an act to provide for the submission of the question of prohibition to the qualified voters of Thomas and Cobb counties, and in the event said election is carried for prohibition, to prohibit the sale of intoxicating, spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors in the

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counties of Thomas and Cobb, to prescribe a penalty, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establit:~h a City Court in the county of Floyd.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate theWest End and Atlanta Street Railroad Company, approved Aug. 26, 1872.
Also, an act to amend section 4565 of the Revised Code of 1882, and the acts amendatory thereof, in ~ef erence to retailing spirits without license.
Also, an act to make it unlawful for any person to sell any intoxicating liquor to any habitual drunkard upon notice given.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of liquors in the county of Meriwether, after submitting the question to the legal voters of said county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Mechanics Saving Bank of Atlanta.
.Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:
A resolutionTo authorize the settlement claim against Tax Col-
lector and his sureties of the county of Telfair. Also, a resolution to pay $84.48 to the Early County
News for advertising wild lands. .Also, a resolution to defray the expenses of the
Committee on Technology. Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:

A bill in regard to the sale of ardent spirits in the counties of Schley, Talbot and Greene, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.

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Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon County Commissioners of Bartow, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits in Echols county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating the Turtle and Altamaha River Canal Company, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill making certain waters a lawful fence in Macon county, passed by constitutional majorityyeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill incorporating the Rome Fire Insurance Company, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending an act creating Boards of Commissioners of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson counties, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending the charter of West End, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill authorizing certain parties to erect gates in certain parts of Hall county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to the Augusta Exchange and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill, which was indefinitely postponed, towit: Prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Floyd county.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionRelieving the securities of the Tax Collector of Bibb
county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0,

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The following House resolution has been passed, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A resolutionAllowing pages and porters of the Senate and the
House extra compensation for extra work, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill compelling trains to stop at railway crossings, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a, bill making it penal to sell incumbered property, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill prescribing-the manner of disposing of costs in Superior Courts, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a 1bill amending section 1347 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill changing time of holding Superior Courts of Douglas county, passed by constitutivnal majority of yeas~23, nays 0.
Also, a bill for the relief of J. E. McGuire, of Bartow county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating money to repair certain public buildings, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating to pay contingent expenses of Senate and House of Representatives for this ses sion, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.

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The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill conferring certain powers upon Ordinaries.

The following House bills have been passed, to wit :

A bill appropriating money to railroad commission, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 344 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional major-ity of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 4608 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, naysO.
.Also, a bill amending section 2484 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 4214 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
.Also, a bill amending flection 4441 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, naysO.
The Senate refused to concur in the House amendment to the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill prescribing when the Btatute of limitations shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.
..Also, a bill providing an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages in certain cases.
The Senate recedes in its amendment to the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill in regard to the sale of ardent spirits in Berrien county.
~'he Senate has concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit:

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A resolution-
Paying expenses of committee to establish a line between Georgia and North Carolina, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a resolution, paying expenses of committee to investigate the Agricultural Department, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.
Also, a resolution, paying stenographer of penitentiary committee, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.

Tbe Senate has refused to concur in the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution-
Memorializing Congress in regard to the navigation of the Savannah river.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill compelling railroad companies to receive freight in certain cases.

On motion of Mr. Calvin the following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

Senate bill No. 66-To amend section 1936 of the Code as to limited partnerships.

On motion of Mr. Maddox the following Senate bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary:

Senate bill No. 26-To declare of full force and effect an act assented to December 22, 1857; also, an act assented Lo December 17, 1859, amendatory of the first named act, in reference to bequests for educational purposes.

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Mr. Zachry offered the following resolution, which was read, to-wit:

WHEREAS, The evidence taken by the committee appointed by the Senate and House to investigate the Department of Agriculture, and the inspection of fertilizers, has not only been delayed but mutilated, therefore, be it
Resolved, That a committee of two from the House and one from the Senate be appointed to examine the same, and report as soon as possible.
On motion of Mr. Harris the resolution was amended by inserting the word ''into" after the word "examine;" also, by striking out the words "has not only been delayed but."
On motion of Mr. Ray, of Coweta, the resolution w:as amended by inserting the words "but is alleged to have been" before the word "mutilated."
On motion of Mr. Bartlett, the resolution was amended so as to have the committee to consist only of five from the House, instead of a joint committee.
The resolution as amended was agreed to, and the Speaker announced the following committee : Messrs. Zachry, Atkinson, Pendleton, McRae~ and Maddox.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of the House of Representatives, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in Floyd county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating money to pay J. M. Stubbs, D. M. Roberts and J. F. DeLacy for certain services, passed by constitutional majority -yeas 27, nays 0.

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.Also, a bill appropriating money paying expenses of the deceased Governor, .A. H. Stephens, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 2.
.Also, a bill passed with amendment in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A bill encouraging private Elementary Schools in this State, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, to-wit:

A bill amendfng the charter of the State University, passed by constitutional majority--yeas 26, nays 0.

The following House bill has been indefinitely postponed, to-wit:

A bill repealing an act providing for the payment of certain insolvent. costs in the Augusta Judicial Circuit.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of the House of Representatives, with amendments, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.

Mr. Pringle, chairman of the Committee on ~~Tern-

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:perance, submitted the following report:

Mr. "Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend that the introducers be allowed to withdraw, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in this State, outside of incorporated towns or cities.
Also, a bill to provide for submitting the question of prohibition of the sale of intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters in any county in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of any church or academy in this State, anCJ. for other purposes.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill which they recommend do pass, :proofs correct, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Sandersville, Tennille and Oconee, in the county of Washington.
Respectfully submitted, . C. R. PRINGLE, Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Watts the House took up House bills with Senate amendments.

The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company.
Also, a resolution allowing pages and porters of the House and Senate extra compensation for extra work.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Loan. and Trust Company.

The House disagreed to Senate amendment to the following House bill, to-wit:

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A bill to prescribe costs of cases in the Supreme Court of this State, which shall be withdrawn or dismissed.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his secretary:

Mr. Speaker :
I am directed by his Excellency, the Governor, to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing.

On motion of Mr. Rankin, the communication just received from his Excellency the Governor, was taken up and read, and was as follows :

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMEN~,
Atlanta, Ga., September 25, 1883. 'lo the General Assembly:
I hereby communicate to you each case of reprieve, pardon and commutation granted by me as Governor up to the present date, in accordance with the requirement ofparagraph 12, section 1, article 5 of the Constitution of this State.
1. P. J. Wall, convicted of the offense of larceny from the house, at the December term, 1882, of the City Court of Atlanta, and sentenced at said term to pay a fine of one hundred dollars and costs, or to work nine months on the public works. Said Wall also plead guilty of the same offense, at the same term, and the same time was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars and costs, or to work three months on the public works. On June 23, 1883, an executive order was passed, granting said Wall a full pardon in each of said cases, upon payment of the costs due therein, for the reason that Dr. J. M. Boring, county physician of Fulton county, certified that the prisoner was in a critical condition and would die unless speedily

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released, and the Judge and Solicitor of said City Court and the Commissioners of Fulton county joined with said physician in asking said pardon.
2. Dennis Chapman, convicted of the offense of carrying concealed weapon&, at the November adjourned term, lti82, of Muscogee Superior Court, and sentenced at said time to twelve months on the chain gang of said county. On July 12, 1S83, an executive order was passed, granting said Chapman a full pardon, and ordering his discharge, because the J udga and Solicitor of said court, the grand jury of said county, the sheriff, clerk and Ordinary thereof asked for his pardon, upon the ground that he was then lying in the jail of said county in a dying condition from an aggravated case of consumption, which would probably soon cause his death, and because Dr. J. W. Cameron certified said facts to be true.
3. Sally Morell, alias 1:5ally Foreman, plead guilty, on June 13, 1883, in the Superior Court of Chatham county, to the crime of attempting to obtain money under false writing, and sentenced on the same day to the penitentia,ry for one year. On August 10, 1883, an executive order was passed, granting her a full pardon for the following reasons : It appeared that the convict was a young colored girl, aged thirteen years, and that she was charged with having committed the crime on J nne 12, 1883, indicted the same day, and tr-ied the day following, the attorney appointed by the court to defend her entering a plea of "guilty" without her knowledge or consent, she protesting her innocence, and claiming that she could show by an absent witness that another person gave her the "writing," and that she did not know that it was "false" or a forgery. The indictment, plea and sentence were drawn, entered and pronounced before her parents or friends were aware of her arrest; also, that the Judge presiding knew nothing of the plea being entered without her consent, and subsequently stated
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that he would not have allowed the sentence to stand had he heard the facts before she was sent to the penitentiary ; also, that the Solicitor General of the Court and the prosecutor joined in asking her pardon.
4. Lucius Joiner, convicted at the October term, 1878, of the Superior Court of Jones county, said State, of the offense of rape and sentenced at said term to confinement in the pAnitentiary for fifteen years. On the 24th of September instant an executive order was passed, granting a full pardon to the said Joiner, because his pardon was recommended by the Judge who tried said case, and the attorney who conducted the prosecution, and by the grand ,jury of said county, of the October term, 1882, of said court, and the people of said county generally, because facts, coming to light since his conviction, satisfy them of his innocence of the crime of rape. The person on whom the offense was said to have been committed having confessed that she consented to illicit intercourse, and that Joiner did not force her; and it ap pearing further that she is, and for several years past, has be~n leading the life of a low prostitute ; that his conduct in the penitentiary has been good, l:l.nd that he is subject to epileptic fits; and that if guilty at all he was guilty of adultery, and has been punished enough to satisfy the ends of justice.
o. Columbus Barnett, alias Richmond Barnett, was
"convicted at the March term, 1883, of DeKalb Superior Court of the offense of simple larceny (horse stealing), and sentenced therefor at said term to four years imprisonment in the penitentiary. On July 19, 1883, an executive order was passed commuting said sentence to two years in the penitentiary, from the date of the sentence, because the Judge and Solicitor General of said Court recommended said commutation upon the facts of the case, and represented that confinement at labor for two years in the penitentiary would fully meet the demands of justice.

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6. George W. Hussey was convicted at the June term, 1882, of Chatham Superior Court of "keeping open a tippling house on Sunday," and 'sentenced therefor at said time to pay a fine of three hundred dollars and costs, or be confined in jail for six months, and during said confinement be put at labor on the chain-gang. On J nne 26, 1883, an executive order suspended the sentence for ten days, because he had made application for pardon, supported by the petition of a large number of citizens of said county and the jury in said case.. A suspension of the sentence was requested to give opportunity to said Hussey and his friends to present other facts touching his application for pardon. Upon thE' expiration of said ten days pardon was refused and the sheriff ordered to execute the sentence of the court.
7. George Wallace, convicted of murder at the March term, 1882, of Chatham Superior Court, and sentenced therefor at said time to be hanged on August 24, 1883. On August 22, 1883, an executive oider was passed, reprieving said Wallace until September 28, 1883, to give tim~ to fully consider.his application for pardon, it being represented that there were grave doubts of his guilt. Since granting said reprieve I have fully and carefully c~nsidered the case and feit constrained to refuse to further interfere with the sentence of the court.
HENRY D. McDANIEL.

Mr. Mitchell, chairman p'l o. tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration House resolution No. 147-to enquire into thE.> annual expenditure of the $8,000 appropriated by the State to the Atlanta Colored University, beg leave to subinit the following report :

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We have made a careful examination of the expenditure of the $8,000 given by the State to the Atlanta Colored University, and find that said amount has been spent as nearly as practicable in conformity to the act of 1874, which makes the donation.
Your committee :find that while the law contemplates the reception into said University of one hundred and seventy-five students, (one for each member of the House of Representatives) that then~ are only about fifty students rer.eived into said institution as beneficiaries of the State. Still this lack of students is not the fault of the Faculty or Trustees of said institution, but the result perhaps of the fact that not sufficient publicity is given to the act allowing members of the House to appoint students to said University.
Your committee find that in pursuance of an act of the United States Congress, approved July 2, 1862, Georgia came in possession of what is known as the ''land scrip fund." The interest of said fund was to be appropriated to the endowment, support and maintainance of at least one college, where the leading object sha.U be to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanic arts. All the inb~.rest on the land scrip fund, which is paid annually to the University, amounts to about $18,000. None of the above sum of $18,000 goes to thP. Colored University of Atlanta, but the annual appropriation of $8,000 to said college comes directly from the Treasury, and is given in lieu of any claim of the colored population of this State, upon the proceeds of the agricultural land scrip.
The act granting $8,000 to the Atlanta Colored University was passed in 1874, and has the following title, namely: "An act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the agricultural land scrip."
This act provides for a Board of Commissioners, consisting of the Chancellor of the University and two

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members of the Faculty, to whom the Trustees of said .Atlanta University must submit a plan of expenditure of the $8,000 given to said institution, before the Gov~ ernor can draw his warrant upon the Treasuryforsaid sum. We find the Trustees have complied with this portion of the act from year to year, the plan of ex'Penditure having been filed in the Executive office each year. While this act does not in so many words provide for the teaching of agriculture and the mechanic arts, it is clearly implied. We find that while agriculture has been taught the students, they have not been instructed in the mechanic arts.
The Faculty inform us that they are preparing to build a shop, and have already bought tools, and will hereafter instruct the pupils in practical mechanics.
Your committee are of the opinion that while the law has been complied with in the main, and said institution sends out from its walls from year to year persons well qualified to teach, still we are of the opinion that it would be more conducive to the perpetuity of our State government, and more in c.onformity with the rules and regulations of our other State institutions to have the money of the State expend~d on an institution whose Faculty and Trustees, or a majority of them, are natives of our own commonwealth, and are in full sympathy with our State government.
But as we have no institution, no buildings, or land upon which we could construct buildings, and the act of 1874, making the appropriation, in the opinion of your committe~ forbids the use of the $8,000 for building purposes, we would recommend that the appropriation continue until we can get up suitable grounds and buildings for an institution entirely under control of our State. V\Te would respectfully recommend that students received into said institution as beneficiaries of the State be placed in the normal department of said institution, that they may be prepared for prac-

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tical teaching in the common schools, rather than become proficients in Latin and Greek, and the higher mathematics.
We commend that feature of the institution which gives the pupils instruction in agriculture and the mechanic arts, and most ~espectfully recommend that as much time as practicable be devoted to these branches.
Respectfully submitted, R. E. MITCHELL, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Crenshaw the following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit:
Resolved, That both reports of the Joint Committee appointed to investigate the agricultural department and mode of inspection of commercial fertilizers, together with all the evidence taken by said committee and reported to the General Assembly, be transmitted to his Excellency the Governor for such action as he may deem proper, with full power to protect the public interest in such manner as he may think wise and expedient.
The resolution was a,greed to. On motion of Mr. Watts the House then concurred in Senate amendment to House bill to encourage private elementary schools by making ampler provision for public schools to be taught in connection therewith. The House insisted on its amendments to the fo.llow ing Senate bills, and asked the appointment of Committees of Conference on each respectively, to-wit:

A bill to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases before the debt becomes due.
Also, a bill to prescribe when the statute of limitations shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.
The Speaker announced the following Conference Committees on the part of the House :

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On Senate bill, No.3-Lofton, Jenkins, and Hulsey. On Senate bill, No. 98-Jordan, Payne, and Maddox.
Mr. Davis, chairman pro tem of Committee on Peni tentiary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Joint Committee of the Penitentiary, appointed by concurrent resolution No. 37, to investigate whether any of the companies having in charge the convicts of this State have violated either directly or indirectly, by contract or otherwise, section 6 of the General Lease Act, approved February 25, 1876, by sub-letting, leasing or hiring said convicts or any portion of them to other parties, have discharged the duty required of them by said resolution, and submit herewith the evidence taken in said investigation and the conclusion of the committee based on the evidence:
The section referred to in the resolution is as:rollows: That the incorporated company so leasing said convicts shall not be allowed to sub-let or lease or hire to others said convicts, and if at any time such subleasing or hiring is done or permitted to be done by it, then the Governor of the State shall proceed to vacate said lease and to release unier the same restrictions and conditions as in this act provided, or to sue and recover of said company the sum of five hundred. dollars for each sub-letting, leasing or releasing; but nothing in this section contained shall prevent the lessees from doing the work allowed by the act under contract with others through their own agents and by convicts exclusively, under their own control and supervisiOn. It was evidently the intention of the Legislature that all the convicts should be leased to one company, which company should be held to strict accountability for the proper guarding and humane treatment of all the convicts in accordance with the laws regulating the management of the penitentiary,

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and for the proper enforcing the punishment prescribed by the penal laws of this State. The convicts were, however, leased to three companies, known as Penitentiary Nos. One, 'l'wo and Three, as joint stock companies.
We have carefully investigated whether any of said companies have leased or sub-let or hired out the convicts under their control to other parties, in violation of the terms of said act, and have been unable to find any instance where the express language of the act has been violated. The lessees seem to have carefully kept within its terms by their contracts, copies of which are embraced in the evidence.
The committee have grave doubts whether the sale of shares in the capitol stock of the several companies to other parties, and then the sub-division of the conuicts between the stockholders, is in accordance with the spirit of the law, but as this whole matter is by the terms of the act a question for the consideration and action of the Governor of the State, we recommend the adoption of the accompanying resolution.
T. l\L PEEPLES, Chairman Senate Committee.
T. S. DAVIS,
Chairman pro tem House Committee.

Mr. Davis, chairman pro. tern., offered the follow-
ing resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:
.Resolved, Tha~ the report of the Joint Committee
on the Penitentiary who were directed to investigate whether any of the companies having in charge the convicts of the State have violated section 6 of the General Lease Act, with the testimony accompanying said report, be referred to his Excellency the Governor.
The following Senate bills were on motion taken from the table, to-wit:
To regulate the manner of disposing of cases in the Supreme Court.

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Also, to prevent foreign insurance companies from transferring cases to the Federal Courts.

The following message was received from his Excellency thA Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to require the Solicitors General of this State to represent the State in certain cases in the United States Courts, and to prescribe his fees therefor.
Also, an act to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Sumter county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to require physicians actually engaged in the practice of their professions to serve as jurors in the examination of persons for whom guardianship or commitment to the Lunatic Asylum is sought under section 1855 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to amend section 267 of the Code of Georgia, so as to prescribe what dockets shall be kept by the Clerks of the Superior Courts of this State, and to provide for the manner in which cases shall be entered thereon.
Also, an act to regulate the services of tales jurors in the Superior Courts of this State.
Also, an act to amend s~ction 2237 of the Revised Code of Georgia, defining personalty so as to make stock representing shares in manufacturing companies transferable as personalty, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors or intoxicating medicated bitters in any quantities whatever in Rockdale county, except for medical purposes, and to provide for the keeping and sale for said medical purposes, and to prescribe penalties for the violation of Eame, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to repeal an act entitled an act to create a County Court in each county of the State of Georgia, except certain counties therein mentioned, ap proved January 19, 1872, and all acts amendatory thereof, so far as the same apply to the county of Floyd.
Also, an act to consolidate, amend and codify the various acts incorporating the city of Rome, in the county of Floyd, and the various acts amendatory thereof, and to define the duties of the Mayor and Council and other officers of said city.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the corporate authorities of the city of Madison to establish a system of public schools for said city, to levy and collect a tax for maintaining and supporting said schools, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide a Board of Commissioners for the county of Elbert, approved February 27, 1875, by providing compensation for said Commissioners, by providing them with a clPrk and fixing his compensation.
Also, an act to levy a tax upon all dogs in the county of Floyd, to appropriate the money so raised to the educational fund of said county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Emanuel, to define their powers and duties, and for other purposes, approved September 29, 1881, so as to have the members thereof appointed by the grand jury, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to repeal an act entitled an act toestablish a Board of Commissioners for Chattooga county, etc., approved March 4, 1875, and the act amendatory thereof, approved September 22, 1881.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Courts of Ordinary in and for the county of Lee, in this State.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town

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of Hartwell, in Hart county, approved February 26, 1856, so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of said town to issue and sell bonds for school purposes, etc., and for other purposes.
Also, an act to make Waynesboro, in Bnrkecounty, a city, to define the limits of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Spring Creek Canal and Improvement Company by increasing the number of charter members, hy extending the time for commencing and completing improvements, by conferring the power to condemn rights of way, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the selling of intoxicating or alcoholic liquor within the 837th district, G. M., which includes the town of Dahlonega, in the county of Lumpkin, to provide a penalty for the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to fix the rate of license to retail spirituous liquors in that part of the town of McVille, situated in Montgomery county, at a sum not less than that fixed to retail spirituous liquors in the county of Montgomery, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to exempt the members of the Clinch Military Company of Augusta from jury duty.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill establishing public schools f01 LaGrange, passed by constitutional majorty--yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Commissioners of Chatham county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution

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in which they ask the concurrence of the House, towit:

A resolutionReferring the report of the Committee on Peniten-
tiary as to whether the lessees have violated section 6 of the Lease Act, with aceompanying testimony to the Governor for his information.
The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:
A resolutionPaying stenographer and sergeant-at-arms of the
committee to investigate the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority--yeas 25, nays 1.

Leaves of absence were granted for providential cause to Messrs. Jacoway, Simmons, Carter, and Johnson of Echols.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, amendments proposed by the committee were adopted and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit :

A bill to prevent Foreign Insurance Companies from removing suits to Federal Courts, to prescribe a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.

Mr. Pendleton called for the previous question on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained and the main question ordered.
Mr. Bartlett called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson,

Gray, Humber, Hudson of Jackson,

Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Crawford,

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Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Bush, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Carithers, Crenahaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Courson, Davis, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, Drewry, Eason, Everett, Fite, Ford, Foster, Fuller, Geer, Griffin, Graham,

Jenkins, Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, J one& of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, Julian,
Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robina, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, Waldroop, Walthall, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Mcintosh, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young. Zachry,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Falligant, Harris, Hoge,

Hulsey, Irwin, Little, Lofton,

McDonough, Owens, Rice, Watts, "'

'those not voting are Messrs.-

Avary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck Bishop, Brewster, Brinson, Brooks,

Hawkes, Head, Howell, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, Johnston,

Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Rossell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short,

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Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Cox, Dart, Daniel, DeLacy, DuPree, Flynt, Foy, Gary, Glisson, Gordon, Griflith,

Jones of DeKalb, Mason, McKinney, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Hancock, Osborn, Park, Paulk of Coffee, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Redding,

Yeas 102. Nays 12. Not vot~ng 61.

Sin1uefield, .Simmons, Spengler, Sutton, Tate, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom. Mr. Speaker.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill as amended was passed.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, to-wit:

No. 106--A bill to regulate the manner of calling and disposing of cases on the docket of the Supreme Court.

The report of the committee was agreed to. Mr. Rountree called ftr the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. On motion the House then adjourned until3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The House resumed the unfinished business of this

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morning, which was the consideration of Senate billNo. 106-To prescribe the manner of calling and
disposing of cases on the docket of the Supreme Court of this State.

The call by Mr. Rountree for the yeas and nays was not sustained.
The bill not having received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker :
'fhe Senate has agreed to the requests of the House of Representatives for CommitteeR of Conference on the followin Senate bills, to wit:

.A bill to prescribe when the statute of limitations shall begin to run against the cred.itor of an unrepresented estate, and have appointed the following committee : Senators Jones, Hoyt and Morgan.
Also, a bill to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases before the debt becomes due, and have appointed the following committee: Senators Smith, Oliver and Davis.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of House Committee on Enrollqlent, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled the following acts of the Senate, signed by the President of the Senate and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House, to-wit :

.An act to amend section 4500 of the Code of Georgia. .Also, an act to amend an act to regulate the rates and manner of legal advertising in this 8tate, etc.

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Also, an act to amend an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of1877.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Laurens.
Also, an act to provide for the payment of advertising and posting the notices required of the several Ordinaries of this State by section 1455 of the Code.
Also, an act to make the second term after suit is brought in Justices Courts trial term in certain cases.
Also, an act to incorporate the Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company.
Also, an act to provide the abatement letters testamentary or letters of administration hereafter or heretofore granted to females upon their marriage, etc.
Also, an act to alter and amend the law in regard to the reception of interrogatories.
Also, an act to fix the time and method of trial in cases of mandamus before the Judges of the Superior Courts and in the Superior and Supreme Courts.
Also, an act to prevent citizens of other States driving horses, mules and other live stock into any county of this State.
Also, an act to amend section 1788 of the Code. Also, an act to prescribe the oath to be taken by J Ul'Y Commissioners of this State. Also, an act to prohibit the sale or offer for sale in this State any adulterated article of food or drink, except on certain conditions.
Also, the following resolutions, to-wit: A resolution-
To relieve from responsibility to the State, members of the General Assembly who had in their possession books which were destroyed by the burning of the Kimball House.
Also, a resolution, instructing the Governor to furnish two hundred and fifty able-bodied convicts, to be worked on the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bills with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill establishing a City Court in Macon, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
.Also, a bill amending act incorporating Coast Line Railroad Company, passed by constitutional majority -yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to keeping record in wild land office, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending the road laws of this State, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.

'l.'he Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill incorporating Fort Valley, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bills, towit:
A bill conferring certain powers upon Mavor and Aldermen of Savannah, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 30, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Commissioners of Chatham county, passed by constitutional majority--yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to taking the enumeration of the school population, and to supersede existing laws upon that subject, passed by constitutional majority -yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill which the Senate refuse to pass, amending section 708 of the Code of 1882.
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Also, the following House pills have been passed, to-wit:
A bill preventing the driving of cattle from diseased districts, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 4097 (a) of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

The Senate has passed the following House bill, by substitute in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A bill amending the charter of Gainesville, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill regulating the fees of the Clerk of the Supe rior Court.
Also, a bill amending act establishing State depositories.

The following resolution bas been agreed to, in which they ask the concunence of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to employ an additional
night watchman for the capitol building.

On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch. the following Senate bill was taken from the table, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 1424 of the Code of Georgia, which defines who is a retailer.

The foregoing bill being next in order was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. McBride moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

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The motion was lost. Mr. Pringle called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Atkinson, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Crenshaw, Crumbley,
Cour~~on,
DeLacy, Eason, Everett, Fite, Flynt, Graham, Gray,

Gordon, Harris, Humber, Jenkins, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Logue, McRae, McKay, McKinney, McElvaney, Mitchell, Moore of Talia.ferro, Morrow, Murray, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Peek,

Pringle,

..

Redwine,

Rich of Paulding,

Rich of Wayne,

Robertson,

Rountree,

Spence,

Spengler,

Smith of Wilkinson,

Stalling&,

Stapleton,

Swea.t of Clinch,

Sweat of Pierce,

Walthall,

Watts,

Wimberley,

Wisdom,

Witcher,

Wright of Washington,

Young,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Awbry, Bartlett, Calvin, Carithers, Cri tte11den, Davis, Daniel, Deaton, Dews, Falligant, Ford, Foy,

Gary, Geer, Griffin, Griffith, Head, Hoge, Hudson of J ackaon, Lewis, Little, Lofton, !-IcCurry, McDonough, Moore of Hancock,

Owens, Pendleton, Rankin, Ray of Crawford, Rice, Robbins, Russell of Clarke, Smith of Bryan, Studdard, Thompson, Waldroop, Wilson of Bullock, Wood.

Those not voting are Messrs.-

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Alsabrook, A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, :Beck, Bishop, Brinson, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Cox, Dart, Dawson, Drewry, DuPree, Foster, Fuller, Gliasoa, Hawkes, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James,

Jacoway, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow,
Jones of DeKalb,
Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twigg, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McCants, McBride, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Osborn, Park, Payne, Perkins, Ray of Coweta, Redding,

Reese, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Short, Sinquefield, Simmons, Sutton, Tate, Teasley, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of M:c!ntosh, Wilson of Camden, Withrow, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 61. Nays 39. Not voting 75.

The requisite constitutional majority not having -voted in the affirmative the bill was lost.
On motion of Mr. Peek, Senate bill No. 100, to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to furnish analysis of soils to planters and farmers, was taken from the table.

On motion of Mr. Pendleton. the following Senate bill was indefinitely postponed, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch of the State University at LaGrange.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Clayton, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1215 of the Revised Code of Georgia, 1882, so far as relates to the manner of receiving pupils into the institution for the blind.

The House then concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act providing for the return of wild lands for taxation, approved Sept. 28, 1881.
Also, a bill to extend the franchises of the Coast Line Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Fort Valley. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Gainesville, so as to require the registration of the voters of said city.

The House refused to concur in Senate amendment to the following House bill, to- wit :

A bill to establish a City Court in the city of Macon, in Bibb county,
The Honse concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bill, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to provide an additional system of working public roads in this State.

The following bill was, on motion of Mr. Peek, laid on the table :

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Senate bill to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to have analysis made of soils furnished by farmers and planters of this State, and for other purposes.
On motion of Mr. Jordan the following Senate bill was taken from the table, and being next in order, was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to define the jurisdiction of the County Courts of this State, to prescribe the fees of the Judges and Bailiffs of said courts in certain cases, and for other purposes therein named.

The report of the committee was amended and agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Spence called for the yeas and nays.
'fhe call was sustained.
On calling the roU the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, .Awbry, BartlE\tt1 Beauchamp, Bonner, Brewer, Broyles, Brown, Bush, Carroll, Carithers, Crambley, Davis, Dawson, Dews, DeLacy, DuPree, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Fuller, Gary,

Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, James, Jordan, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Logue, Lott, Maddox, McKay, McCants, McBride, McDonough, McElvaney, McGregor, Mitchell,

Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, .Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Spence, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Teasley, Waldroop, Walthall,

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Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head,

Moore of Hancock, Morrow, Murray, Owens. Paulk of Berrien, Payne, Peek,

W atta, Wimberly, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Sumter, Wood, Wright of Washington,

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Brewater, Crittenden, Eaaon,

Ford, Humber, Jones of Twiggs,

McCurry, Patten, Spengler,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

Alsabrook, Atkinson, Avary, Barklldale of Lincoln, Barksdale of Wilkes, Beck, Bishop, Brinson Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carter, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Courson, Cox, Dart, Daniel, Deaton, Drewry, Foster, Foy, Geer, Gliaaon,

Griffin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Johnston, Johnson of Echols, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lofton, Mason, McRae, McKinney, Mcintosh, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Moore of Taliaferro, Osborn, Park. Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Redding,

Reese, Robbe, Russell of Decatur, Shipp. Sinquefield, Simmons, Sutton, Sweat of PiercE>, Tate, Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd. Young. Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 90.
Nays 9. Not voting 76.

The requisite constitutional majority having voted in the affirmative the bill as amended was passed.

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The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill -passed by the requisite constitutional majority-yeas 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3694 of the Code of 1882 of this State, in reference to certain fees of the Ordinaries of the State.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was amended and agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to provide for making parties plaintiff or defendant in certain divorce cases.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Rountree called for the yeas and nays.
The call was sustained. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Brewster, Carter, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, DeLacy, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris, Head,

Humber, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jenkins, Johnson of Lee, Jones of Twiggs, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Logue, Lott, McKay, Mitchell, Moore of Hancock, Murray, Park, Paulk of Berrien, Peek, Ray of Coweta,

Ray of Crawford, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins, Robertson, Rountree, Silman, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Sweat of Clinch, Waldroop, Wimberley, Wilson of Greene, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wright of Washington, Young.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Alexander,

Geer,

Rankin,

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Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Bonner, Burch, Carroll, Carithers, Crittenden, Crumbley, Deaton, Dews, Ford, Gary,

Griffin, Graham, Gordon, Hoge, Johnston, Julian, Little, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, Mobley, Patten, Payne,

Rice, Short, Spence, Spengler, Studdard, Teasley, Thompson, Walthall, Watts, Wilson of Bullock, Withrow, Wood.

'those not voting are Messrs.-

.A.llabrook, Atkinson, .A.vary, .A.wbry, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck Bishop, Brewer, Brinson, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Calvin, Chancey, Crenshaw, Cox, Dart, Drewry, Foy, Glisson, Gray, Howell, Hulsey,

Hudson of Jackson, James, Jacoway1 Jordan, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of ~!bert, Lewis, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McCants, McBride, McDonough, Mcintosh, McGregor, McWhorter, Middlebrooks, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Osborn, Owens, Paulk of Coffee, Pendleton, Perkins,

Pringle, Redding, Redwine, Reese, Robbe, Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp,
Sin~uefield,
Simmons, Stapleton, '3utton1 Sweat of Pierc~, Tate, Tucker,
Watson, Wilder, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Whatley, Wolfe, Wright of Floyd, Zachry, Mr. Speaker.

Yeas 57. Nays41. Not voting 77.

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The requisite constitutional majority not having voted in the affirmative the bill was lost.
Mr. Rou.ntree gave notice that at the proper time he would move a reconsideration of the action of the House in the defeat of the foregoing bill.

Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, asked unanimous consent to have read the second time the following Senate bill which was adversely reported, to-wit:

A bill to give Railroad Commissioners power to require the railroads to furnish agents and warehouses at such points as they deem necessary.
Objection being made, Mr. Sweat moved a suspension of the rule requiring unanimous consent.
No point being raised the vote was taken, and three-fourths not having voted in favor of the motion, the rules were not suspended.
Mr. Fite asked unanimous consent to give notice at this time of a motion to reco,p.sider the action of the Honse in the passage of Senate bill No. 37-
A bill to define the jurisdiction of County Courts, and for other purposes.
Objection being made, Mr. Fite moved to suspend the rule requiring unanimous consent to give the notice at this time.
The point of order being made, the Speaker ruled that the rule, established by the resolution adopted by the House on the 22d inst., could only be suspended by unanimous consent.
Mr. Fite appealed from the ruling of the Speaker. On motion of Mr. Harris the appeal was laid on the table.
'l'he following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to _prescribe the manner of producing in any of the Courts of this State any person needed as a witness in any criminal case, who is confined in the State

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penitentiary or county chain-gang under sentence, to provide the manner of paying the expense of the same, and for other purposes.

The following members were absent by leave : Messrs. Bishop, Barksdale of Lincoln, Camp, Carter, Dart, Jacoway, Johnson of Echols, Mason and Simmons.
On motion of Mr. Hodson, of Webster~ the House then adjourned until 9 o'cl'ock to morrow morning.

ATI"ANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 26, 1883. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:

Those present are Messrs.-

Alexander, Alsabrook, Atkinson, Awbry, Barksdale of Wilkes, Bartlett, Beauchamp, Beck, Bishop, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster, Broyles, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Carroll, Carter, Calvin, Carithers,

Harris, Head, Hoge, Howell, Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Hudson of Webster, Irwin, Jacoway, Jenkins, Jordan, Johnston, Johnson of Lee, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lewis, Little, Lofton,

Pendleton, Perkins, Pringle, Rankin, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Reese, Rice, Rich of Paulding Rich of Wayne, Robbins, Robertson, Rountree, Russell of Clarke, Silman, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan,

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Crenshaw, Crittenden, Courson, Davis, Daniel, Dawson, Deaton, Dews, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Falligant, Fite, Flynt, Ford, Foster, Foy, Fuller, Gary, Griffin, Graham, Gray, Gordon, Griffith, Hawks,

Logue, Lott, Maddox, Mason, McRae, McKay, McCants, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McGregor, McWhorter, Mitchell, Mobley, Moore of Hancock, Moore of Taliaferro, Morrow, Murray, Owens, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek,

Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Studdard, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Thompson, '\Valdroop, Walthall, Watts, Wimberley, Winningham, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene, Wisdom, Withrow, Witcher, Whatley, Wolfe, Wood, Wright of Floyd, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry. Mr. Speaker.

Those absent are Messrs.-

A vary, Barksdale of Lincoln, Brinson, Bush, Camp, Cannon, Chancey, Crumbley, Cox, Dart, Geer, Glisson,

James, Johnson of Echols, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Jones of Twiggs, McDonough, Mcintosh, Middlebrooks, Osborn, Redding, Robbe,

Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Sinquefield, Simmons, Sutton, Tate, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden.

Present 139. Absent 36.

Mr. Waldroop, from the Committee on Journals,

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reported the Journal of yesterday examined and approved.
The Journal was then read. Pursuant to notice given on yesterday Mr. Rountree moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House onSenate bill No. 139-To provide for making parties plaintiffs or defendants in certain cases of divorce. On motion of Mr. Bartlett, the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Mr. Maddox asked unanimous consent to move a reconsideration of so much of the Journal of yester day as relates to the action of the Honse in the passage of Senate bill No. 37A bill to define the jurisdiction of County Courts, and for other purposes. Unanimous consent was given, the motion was made, and the bill was reconsidered. The Journal was then confirmed as corrected. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, offered a resolution requesting the Senate to return to the House the Senate bill just reconsidered. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was read.and agreed to, to-wit:
WHEREAS, This General .Assembly have by joint resolution determined to finally adjourn this day-
Resolved, By the House, the Senate concurring, that a joint committee, consisting of two from the Senate and three from the House be appointed to wait on his Excellency the Governor, advise him of the fact, a.nd enquire if he has any further communication to make to this General Assembly.
Mr. Redwine, chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enroll:nent report as duly enroll-

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ed and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend an act incorporating the Rome and Chattanooga Railroad.
Also, an act to require butchers and persons buying cattle to be slaughtered in Bibb county, to submit the books required by law to be kept by them, to the Grand Jury of said county.
Also, an act giving to owners of stallions, jacks and bulls a lien upon the get of such stallions, jack or bull.
Also, an act to abolish the office of County Commissioners in the county of Columbia.
Also, an act to provide for the creation of Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the counties of Emanuel, Marion and Johnson.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Jasper, in the county of Pickens.
Also, an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in the 829th district, G. M., of Floyd county.
Also, an act to prevent the running at large in Howard and Vineville, district of Bibb county, Ga., all horses, mules, cattle, sheep, etc.
Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Baldwin county to submic to the qualified voters of Baldwin county the question of issuing county bonds of said county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Ball Ground, in the county of Cherokee.
Also, an act to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to amend section 2003 (a) of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to make an appropriation to pay John M. Stubbs, David M. Roberts and John T. DeLacy for services rendered to the State.

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Also, an act to authorize the issue of alias tax :fi. fas in lieu of originallosts or destroyed.

Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:
A resolutionDirecting suit against the lessees of the Indian
Springs Reservation. .Al!'!o, a resolution to relieve the securities of the Tax
Collector of Bibb county from certain penalties. Respectfully_ submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speak~r:
The Senate disagrees to the House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit :

A bill to -prevent foreign insurance companies from removing suits to FedE>ral Courts.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit:

A res>lution-
Appointing a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House to in form his Excellency the Governor that the General .Assembly will adjourn today, and learn if he has any communication to make before they adjourn, and have appointed on the part of the Senate :Messrs. Frederick and Eakes.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment,

submitted the following report:

o

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and -ready for the signatures of ~he Speaker of

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the House and the President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the Georgia Loan and Trust Company.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by a constitutional majority-yeas 92, nays 0-towit:
A bill to prescribe the manner of producing in the several Courts of this State any person needed as a witness in any criminal case, who is confined in the penitentiary or county chain-gang under sentence, to provide the manner of paying. the expense of the same, and for other purposes.

Mr. Drewry moved the appointment of Conference Committee on the disagreement between the House and Senate on Senate amendments to House bill, to amend section 719 (f) of the Code, in reference to publication of schedules by the Railroad Commission.
The motion prevailed and the Speaker ann~mnced the following committee on the part of the House : Messrs. Drewry, Spence and Rankin.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by constitutional majority, yeas 9(5, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prevent the discharge of firearms in the public highways of this State, and within fifty yards of the same, to make such an act a misdemeanor and prescribe a punishment therefor.

On motion of Mr. Little the House insisted on its

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disagreement to Senate amendment to House bill No. 762, to authorize the extension of the corporate limits of the city of Columbus.
The House asked a Committee of Conference, and the Speaker announced the following committee on the part of the House : Messrs. Rice, DuPree and Maddox.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate 11as passed the following bills of the Honse of Representatives, with amendm~nts, in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit:

A bill creating the office of County Administrator for the several counties, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 26, na.ys 2.
Also, a bill ch!!-nging the time of holding the Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Circuit, passed by constitutivnal majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill compelling railroads to file a copy of their charters in the office of Secretary of State, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.

The following House bills has been passed, to-wit :

A'bill repealing section 3974 (d) of Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Clerks of Superior Courts in regard to certain records, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 25, nays 0.
Also, a bill in regard to chartering shell, plank and turnpike roads, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
Also, a bill prescribing fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables, passed by constitutional majority of
yeas 26, nays o.
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.A.lso, a bill providing a fund for State Library for purchasing and binding books, passed by constitu. tional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
.A.lso, a bill appropriating money to Blind .Academy, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 29, nays 0.
.A.lso, a bill appropriating money to pay 0. H. Roberts, of Troup county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill repealing section 4512 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority ot'yeas 26, nays 0.
.Also, a bill changing time of holding Superior Court of Cherokee county, passed by constitutional majority of yeas 27, nays 0.
.A.lso, a bill amending section 3971 of the Code of 1882, passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 26, nays 0.
.Also, a bill providing means for putting to death live stock injured by railroads, passed by constitutional majority of ye:1s 29, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolutionRequesting the House of Representatives to return
House bill No. 921.

The Senate has also passed the following House bill, to-wit:

.A bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the county of Worth, by yeas 24, nays 0.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the following

House bill, to-wit:



A bill to amend an act creating Railroad Commis-

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sioners for this state, and asks for a committee of conference, and has appointed as sur-h committee on the part of the Senate, Senators Peeples, Gustin and Neal.
The Senate insists on its amendment to the following House bill, to-wit:
A bill extending the limits of the city of Columbus.

The Senate refused to pass the following House 0 bill, to-wit:
A bill enabling sureties on official bonds of county officers in certain cases to limit their liability.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has agreed to the amendments of the House to the following Senate bills, to wit:
A bill to amend section 1215 of the Revised Code of 1882, so far as the same refers to the manner of receiving pup~ls into the institution for the blind.
Also, a bill to prohibit the Railroad Commissioners or their clerk from receiving fees in certain cases.
Also, a bill to provide an additional system of working the public roads.

The Senate insists upon its amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the cos1s of cases in the Supreme Court of Georgia, which shall be withdrawn or dismissed.
Also, a bill to establish the City Court of Macon, in the county of Bibb.

The Senate has passed the following bills of the House, .to-wit:

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A bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code of 1882.

The Senate has refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to prescribe and regulate the mode of procedme by the railroad commissioners in certain cases.
Also, a bill to make -persons who reside in counties where the stock law is of force, liable in damages for trespass or waste committed by their stock.
Also, a bill to impose a tax on dogs in Clarke county.
Also, a bill to provide for service on non residents in certain cases.
Also, a bill to further prescribe the duties of official stenographers of the Superior Courts.
Also, a bill to prohibit the driving of cattle from North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Alapama, or Florida, into this State for the purpose of grazing the same.
Also, a bill to exempt members of the different County Boards of Education Jrom road and militia duty.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to regulate the practice of equity in ce1'tain cases, approved September 24th,
1881.
The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionFor the appointment of a committee of two from the
Senate and three from the House to wait on His Excellency the Governort and inform him that the General Assembly has resolved to adjourn sine die on this day, and learn from him whether he has any further communication to make.
The Speaker appointed the following committee on the part of the House: Messrs. Jordan, McWhorter and Foster.

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On motion of Mr. Bartlett the House insisted on its disagreement to Senate. amendments to House bill No. 839, to establish a City Court for the city of Macon and county of Bibb, and asked a Committee of Conference.
The Speaker appointed as the cotnmittee on the part of the House : Messrs. Bartlett, Hoge and Falligant.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bill, with amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit :

A bill amending section 2611 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 23, nays 0.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill compelling connecting railroad companies to receive freight from each other, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending section 1535 of the Code of 1882, passed by constitutional majority- yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring certain duties of the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill appropriating money to pay the stationary account of the present session, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act establishing a Board of

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Pharmaceutical Examiners, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 27, nays 0.

The following House bill has been indefinitely postponed, to-wit:

A bill providing compensation for tales jurors summoned to serve in the Superior Court of Gwinett county.

I am instructed by the Senate to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate, on yesterday, acted on the amendments put upon Senate bill No. 37, in regard to County Courts, and conenrred therein, and that in the opinion of the Senate they cannot now legally comply with the courteous request of the House, as the Senate is at present informed.

The following Senate resolution was read and concurred in, to-wit :
A resolutionRequesting the return to the Senate of House bill
No. 91, relating to the State depositories.

On motion of Mr. Bartlett, the House receded from its disagreement to S~nate amendment to House bill No. 290-
A bill to prescribe the costs of cases in the Supreme Court of this State, which shall be withdrawn or dismissed.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority--yeas 91, nays 0, to. wit:

A bill to provide for the transmission of only part of the rec.:>rd to the Supreme Court from the Superior and City Courts in certain cases therein provided, and

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to provide that only ~one transcript shall be required where cross-bills of exceptions may be filed.

The following Senate bills were indefinitely postponed, to-wit:

A bill to establish a branch of the State. University at Marshallville.
Also, a bill to establish a branch of the State University at Hawkinsviile.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by a constitutional majority of yeas 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the survey of lands in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of Honse Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly ellrolled the following acts of the Senate, signed by the President of the Senate and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the Honse, to-w~t:

An act to prescribe when the statute of limitation shall begin to run against the creditor of an unrepresented estate.
Also, an act to amend section 1235 (d) of the Code. Also, an act to alter and amend section 3694 of the Code of 1882. Also an act to amend sub-section 4157 of the Code of1882. Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Clayton. Also, an act to amend section 1215 of the Code. Also, an act to prohibit the Railroad Commission-

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ers or the clerk from receiving fees in certain cases. Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act, approved .October 3, 1879, to define who are agents of insurance companies.

On motion of Mr. Gray the following Senate bill was indefinitely postponed, to-wit :

A bill to establish a branch of the State University at Fort Valley.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit:

Reconsidered Senate bill No. 13-A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1882, prohibiting the running of freight trains on the Sabbath day.

Mr. Sweat of Clinch called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill.
The call was sustained. Mr. Spence called for the previous question on the passage of the bill. The call was sustained and the main question or-
dered. On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative are Messrs.-

Alexander, Atkinson, Avary, Awbry, Barksdsle of Wilkes, Bonner, Brewer, Brewster,

Head, Howell. Hulsey, Humber, Hudson of Jackson, Irwin, Jenkins, Johnston,

Pringle, Ray of Coweta, Ray of Crawford, Redwine, Rice, Rich of Paulding, Rich of Wayne, Robins,

..

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Brinson, Brown, Brooks, Burch, Camp, Carroll, Carter, Crenshaw, Crittenden, Crumbley, Dawson, Deaton, DeLacy, Drewry, DuPree, Eason, Everett, Flynt, Foster, Fuller, Graham, Gray, Griffith, Hawkes, Harris,

Jones of Twiggs, Julian, Key, Kimsey, Lofton, Lott, Maddox, McRae, McKay, McCantlo, McBride, McCurry, McKinney, McElvaney, McWhorter, Mitchell, Moore of Taliaferro, Murray, Park, Patten, Paulk of Berrien, Paulk of Coffee, Payne, Peek, Pendleton,

Robertson, Short, Spence, Spengler, Smith of Bryan, Smith of Wilkinson, Stallings, Stapleton, Sweat of Clinch, Sweat of Pierce, Teasley, Waldroop, Watts, Winningham, Wilson of Sumter, Wilson of Mcintosh, Wilson of Camden, Wisdom, Witcher, Wolle, Wood, Wright of Washington, Young, Zachry.

Those voting in the negative are Messrs.-

Bartlett, Beauchamp, Calvin, Carithers, Davis, Daniel, Dews, Falligant,

Fite, Gary,
Glis~on,
Gordon, Hoge, Jordan, Little,

Moore of Hancock, Owens, Perkins, Rankin, Walthall, Wilson of Bullock, Wilson of Greene,

Those not voting are Messrs.-

.Alsabrook, Barksdale of Lincoln, Beck, Bishop, Broyles, Bush, Cannon, Chancey, Courson,

Johnson of Lee, Jones of Bartow, Jones of DeKalb, Jones of Elbert, Lewis, Logue, Mason, McDonough, Mcintosh,

Russell of Clarke, Russell of Decatur, Shipp, Silman, Sinquefield, Simmons, Studdard, Sutton, Tate,

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Cox, Dart, Ford, Foy, Geer, Griffin, Hudson of Webster, James, Jacoway, J obnson of Echols,

McGregor, Middlebrooks, Mobley, Morrow, Osborn, Redding, Reese, Robbe, Rountree,

Yeas 98. Nays22. Not voting 55.

Thompson, Tucker, Watson, Wilder, Wimberly, Withrow, Whatley, Wright of Floyd, Mr. Speaker.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill to create the office of County Administrator for the several counties in this State, and prescribe the duties of the same.
Also, a bill to amend section 1409 (a) of the Code, as to practice of medicine.
Also, a bill to amend section 2611 of the Code, as to mode of removing administration.
Also, a bill to require railroad companies to file with Secretary of State copies of their charters and list of offices.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, so far as relates to the counties of Gilmer and Fannin.
Mr. Drewry, chairman on the part of a conference committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of Conference, to whom was referred the differences between the Senate and House of Representatives on the bill to amend an act creating a Railroad Commission and defray the expenses of the same, beg leave to recommend that the amendment of

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the Senate be amended by striking out the words "one

dollar'' and insert in lieu thereof the words "seventy.

five cents" wherever it appears, and that the House

concurs in the Senate amendments as amended.

Respectfully submitted,

r. M. PEEPLEs,

Chairman Senate Committee.

N. B. DREWRY,

Chairman House Committee.

On motion of Mr. Drewry the foregoing report of the Conference Committee was adopted by the Rouse.

Mr. Jordan, chairman, submitted the following report:
_Mr. Speaker:
The Joint Committee, appointed to wait on His Excellency the Governor, and advise him the General Assembly had determined to adjourn sine die, ani: inquire if he had any further communication to make, have discharged that duty, and respectfully report that he bas no further communication to make to this body.
J. T. JORDAN, J. McWHORTER, W. G. FosTER, On the part of the House.

Mr. Zachry, chairman of the Special Committee ap pointed to investigate the alleged mutilation of the evidence taken in the investigation of the agricultural department, submitted the following report:

_D!Ir. Speaker.:
I am directed by the committee to report that a.fter a careful investigation of the evidence in relation to the mutilation of the testimony taken by the committee to investigate the agricultural department, that they find that the chairman of the House Committee

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in correcting the proofs made some changes so as to make them conform to the evidence taken in the inves tigation. We further find that he did strike out a cer tain portion of the evidence referring to himst>lf and immaterial to the investigation, but afterwards ordered the whole of it put in on his own motion. Therefore, we find that there has been no mutilation, and we further report that so far as the public printer is concerne.i he has fully discharged his duty.
All of which is respectfully submitted, JOHN W. :MADDOX,
JoHN McRAE,
c. R. PENDLETON,
T. A. ATKINSON.

Mr. Zachry submitted the following minority report:

Mr. Speaker:
As one of the committee appointed to investigate that certain evidence taken before the committee to investigate the Department of Agriculture had been mutilated, I beg leave to submit the following report :

As confessed by the majority of this committee, "we find that the chairman of the House Committee, in reading and correcting the proof sheets submitted to him by the printer, took the responsibility to cor rect some of the testimony, and to strike out some of the evidence bearing on himself." I not only find that the above is true, but that on ten or more of the proof sheets, Mr. Crenshaw injected into both questions answers, matter that materially changes the testimony, and it is very unfair to the public as well as to the witnesses who testified before that committee.
.The majority report asserts that after objection was made by some of the original committee, Mr. Crenshaw ordered the evidence that had been stricken by him to be replaced. That is a mistake, as will be seen from these proof sheets. Not a change made by Mr.

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Crenshaw, except that on proof sheets 66 and 67, were restored. That matter as ehanged by Mr. Crenshaw bad been printed the week before any order bad been given by him to restore the evidence in its purity. I assert that without the consent of the joint committee to investigate the Department, not one single change in the evidence as set forth in the MSS. from the stenographer, should have been made in the proof sheets by the proof reader. Mr. Crenshaw did not havo even the permission from the committee to correct the proof, much less change the testimony, and I assert, without the fear of contradiction, that the evidence is materially changed from that ordered in by the committee. I admit that Mr. Crenshaw went to the printers on Monday last, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock a.m., and told them to put all back that had been stricken by him, but the great bulk of the evidence had been printed as he had altered it, and could not be restored. In fact, the evidence which Mr. Crenshaw had erased and afterwards reinstat'3d, was not done by him until the matter had been brought to the attention of members of the committee. The only way to have a true copy of the evidence is to have the whole work reprinted, requiring the printer to adhere to the MSS., save as to the correction of the orthography. I desire the facts as taken by the committee of investigation to go to the public from this General Assembly, and not the version of that transaction as altered to suit the taste or purpose of the proof reader.
Respectfully submitted, C. T. ZACHRY, Chairman.
Mr. Zachry moved to refer the minority report to thA Governor, together with the reports of committee to investigate the department of agriculture, and the testimony accompanying the same.
Mr. Atkinson moved to adopt the majority report. Mr. Peek moved to recommit the matter to the committee.

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The motion to recommit was lost. Mr. McGregor called for the prmious question. The call was sustained, and the main question put, which was the adoption of the majority report. The majority report was adopted. On motion of Mr. Pendleton, the motion of Mr. Zachry to refer the minority report to the Governor was laid on the table.

Mr. Maddox ofl'ered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionFor the distribution of the reports and testimony of
the committee to investigate the department of agriculture.
Mr. Harris offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to- wit :

Resolved, By the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives be and they are hereby authorized and empowel'ed to affix their official signature to all bills and resolutions passed during the present session of the General Assembly at any time within forty-eight hours after the
final adjournment; provided, such bills have been reported as duly enrolled prior to such adjournment.

Mr. Redwine offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

Resolved, That the chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, together with two members of said committee and Clerk of the House, 1emain after adjournment, not longer than Tuesday next, for the purpose of bringing up the unfinished business of the House of Representatives.

On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, the House

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adopted the report of the last conference com mittee on the House bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Berrien.

Mr. Lofton, chairman of Committee on Conference, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and the House have had under consideration-
A bill to be entitled an act to provide an additional mode of foreclosing mortgages on personal property in certain cases, before the debt shall become due, and to provide the manner of foreclosure, and for other purposes.
The same being a Senate bill, and after such consideration, the undersigned, as the committee of conference on the part of the Senate and the House, report the same back with the recommendation that the House recede from its amendment.

W. A. LoLFTON, Chairman,

W. H. HuLSEY,

H. A. JENKINS,

On part of the House.

R. D. SliHTH, Chairman,

w. P.

DAVIS,

T. W. OLIVER, JR.,

On part of the Senate.

The HousP-, on motion of Mr. Lofton, adopted the

report of the committee.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following House bills to-wit:

A bill repealing section 233 of the Code of 1882,

...

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passed by a constitutional majority, yeas 26, nays 0. Also, a bill for the relief of M. L. D. Pittman, passed
by constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill making Stern's United States Calendar competent evidence as to dates in the Courts, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill amending act in regard to Agricultural Land Scrip, passed by constitutional majo1ity-yeas 27, uays 0.
Also, a bill requiring all voters to register in Fulton county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.
Also, a bill conferring certain powers upon Commissioners of Baldwin county, passed constitutional majority-yeas 24, nays 0.
Also, a bill requiring owners of certain stock to keep the same from running at large in Baldwin county, passed by constitutional majority-yeas 26, nays 0.

The Senate refused to pass the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill prohibiting fishing in certain portions of Brooks county.
Also, a bill preventing obstructions in certain waters in Baldwin county.
.Also, a bill amending act in regard to furnishing limbs to maimed Confederate soldiers.
:A.lso, a bill providing means of prompt and safe flight in case of fire from hotels, taverns, inns and all public houses of entertainment.

The Senate bas adopted the minority reporCof the joint committee to investigate the Department of Agriculture, and the method of inspecting fertilizers.

The following message was received from his Excel-
lency thP. Governor, through Mr. Palmer, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. S:pefileer:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to~wit:
An aot to incorpomte the tow.n of Fort Gaines, in Clay county, to define the limits of the same, and for other purposes, and to repeal all previous acts incorporating the same, or amendatory thereto.
Also, an act to make it a felony for any person to sell, lease, rent or otherwise convey to another, any lot or parcel of land, or the timber thereon, the title to which is forged, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to make it the duty of all public officers of this State to annually make an inventory of all the public property iu their charge, and to take a receipt from their successors for the same, and for other purpo&es.
Also, an act to amend section 4500 of the Code of 1882, which prlvides for the punishment of persons who shall employ, entice or decoy any servant of another away from his employer, by changing the penalty for said offence.
Also, an act to amend section 4103 of the Code of 1882, in reference to the trial of illegalities in the Justices Courts, and for other purposes.
Also, an act making an appropriation to pay 0. F. Crisp balance of salary due as Judge of the South~ western Judicial Circuit of this State for the years 18'79 and 1880. Also. an act to am~nd an act, approved February 17, 1876, fixing the license fee for the sale of spirituous liquors in Emanuel county at one thousand dol lars.
Also, an act to require railroad companies in this State to employ sworn weighers in the weighinv of all cars loaded for tranaportation of freight by the car load, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or 94

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intoxicating liquors within three miles of New Fork and the Fork of Broad River chumhes, in Madison county, and to prescribe a penalty for the sa.me.
Also, an act to ap1Jropriate the sum of 8401.02 to pay the Oglethorpe Light Infantry f6r fifty Enfield
rilles, appropriated by the State to public use, and to
authorize the Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer therefor.
Also, an a.ot to incorporate the Central City Loan and Trust Association, to grant. banking privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled au act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company, and to confer on said Company certain privileges, approved Dec. 9, 1882.
Also, an act to amend an act to abolish the office of County ~Treasurer, so far as relates to Twiggs county, and for other purposes, approved Feb. Hth,
18'7'7.
Also, an a.ot to amend section oof the amended act,
incorporating the town of Waycross, in Ware county, approved December 1~, 188~ and for other purposes.
Also, an act to prohibit the catch~ng of fish other tha.n by hook. and line in the Oonasa.uga. river, or its tributaries, in Murray county, and to provide proper pena.lties for violation thereof.
Also, an act to amend an act to regulate and prescribe the compensation of Tax Collectors and Tax Receivers of Floyd county, so far as relates to the collecting and recovering of the county taxes of said county, and to regulate and prescribe the compensation of the County Treasurer of said county, approved Feb. 19, 18'76.
Also, an act to submit to the qna.litied voters of Whitfield county, or of any militia. district therein, whether liquors shall be sold in said county or district.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an aot to estab-

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liah a, new charter for the city' of Atlanta, &pproved

Feb. 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof,

so as to authorize the said city to issue bonds amount-

ing to $55,625, the same to be sold and the proceeds

thereof to be uled in pa.ying to the State of Georgia

the amount agreed upon as the valuation of the old

capitol building at Milledgeville, to provide for the

redemption of the same, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend section 4151 of the Code of

1882, which provides for proving accounts in Justices

Courts, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to al]Jeud an act entitled an act to pro~

vide for the probate of fmeign willa, and for the ap-

pointment-and qualification of administrators in this

State to carry out the provisions of foreign willa, and

for other purpos~s.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of

Louisville, in J e:tferson county, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to provide for a public road system for

Whitfield county, and to provide for the support of

the same by taxation, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Randolph

county to submit to the qua,lified vott!rs of said county

the question of iasuance of county bonds to pay for

the erection of a new oourt house for said county, and

for other purposes.



Al&o, an act to amend an act creating the City Courtof

Clarke county, and approved Sept. 9, 1879, so as ttJ

allow the drawing of thirty-six jurors instead of

twenty-four, and for other purposes.

The Governor has approved and signed the following resolutions, to-wit :

A resolution-

.

To pay $84.48 to the Early County News for adver-

tising wild lands.

Alao, a resolution to defmy the expell!es of the oom

mittee on technology.

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Also, a resolution authoriling the Governor to settle with the securities on the bond of Samuel R. Hoyle, late Tax Collector of the county of Fulton.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of .the Oonnnittee on Enrollment, aubmitted the following report :

Mr. I!Jpeall:tN :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the Honse of Representatives and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Canal, Navigation and Land Company.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of Bairds Baptist church in Bairds-
town. Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Baldwin
county, or oth.pr county officer whose duty it may be to issue bonds for the purpose of retiring old bonds of said county as they fall due.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Quitman to provide for the registration of the legal voters of the incorporation, and enforce the same.
Also, an act to amend section 4151 of the Code of
1882.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to protect the interest of the farming interests of Monroe county.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the probate of foreign wills, etc.
Alao, an act to amend an act entitled an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer, so far as relates to the county of Bibb.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to pro hibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of the Muonio Academy, in the town of Swainsboro,

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Emanuel county. Also, an act to exempt from jury and road duty the
officers and members of the Baldwin Blues, of Milo ledgeville.
Also, an act authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of Burke, to levy, assess, and collect upon the State tax of the county an additional tax for county purposes.
Also, an act to alter and amend the road laws of this State, so far as relates to the county of Chattooga.
Also, an act making an appropriation to pay C. F. Crisp balance of salary due as Judge of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit for the years lt:l79 and 1880.
Also, f!n act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company.
Also, an act to change the time of holding the quarterly terms of the City Court of the county of Richmond.
Also, an act to appropriate the sum of $401.00 to pay the Oglethorpe Light Infantry Military Company, of Savannah.
Also, an act to prescribe the duties of Deputy Clerks of the County Courts.
Also, an act to make the Tax Collectors of Spalding county ex-officio Sheriff, with all the powers now vested in Sheriffs ano Constables, so far as relates to the collection of taxes for State and county.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Wrightsville, in the county of Johnson.
Also, an act to prohibit any persons from seining, boating, netting, or catching fish in any way except with hooks and lines in any stream in Emanuel county.
Also, an act to provide for the submission of the question of prohibition to the qualified voters of Thomas and Cobb counties.
Also, an act to establil:;h a City Court in the county of Floyd.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate theWest

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End and Atlanta Street Railroad Company. Also, an act to amend section 4565 of the Code of
1882. Also, an act to make it unlawful for any person to
sell any intoxicating liquor to any habitual drunkard upon notice given.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of liquors in the county of Meriwether.
Also, an act to incorporate the Mechanics Saving Bank of Atlanta.
Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:
.A resolutionTo authorize the settlemer..t claim against Tax Col-
lector and his sureties of the county of Telfair. Also, a resolution to pay $84.48 to the Early County
News for advertising wild lands. Also, a resolution to defray the expenses of the
Committee on Technology. Respectfully. submitted, J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Maddox, the morning session was extended until1:30 p. m.

Mr. Redwine, chairmain Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the~House and the President of the Senate, the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolution-
Allowing pages and porters of the House extra
compensation for extra work, and to allow J. 'r. Tay-
lor twenty-five dollars for extra work done on the
Journ~ls.

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Also, a resolution to pa.y R. J. Fitzgibbons and W. P. Bower, stenographer and sergeant-at-arms, employed by the joint committee to investigate the aJfairs of the :Marietta and North Georgia. Railroad Company.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE. Chairman.
The following messa.ge was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :
lllfr. Bpmzim- : The Senate has paased the following House bill,
with amendment. in which they ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit;
A bill amending an act establisbing State Depositories, passed by con&titutiona.l majority-yeas94, nays none.
Senate amendments to the following House bills were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to establish State Depositories, approved October 16, 1879.
Also, a bill to autborize the Road Commissioners of the county of Baldwin to use the labor of certain convict& upon the road1 of said county.
Also, a bill to require the owners of live stock and cattle to keep the same from running at large on the landB of another in the county of Baldwin.
On motion of Mr. Irwin the morning session was extended until two o'clock.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
lllfr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed the following House bill by
substitute, to-wit: .

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.A bill submitting certain questions to voters of the city of .Athens, passed by constitutional majority23, nays 0.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill preventing the discharge of firearms on or near public highways.

The Senate has agreed to the report of t.he Committee of Conference in reference to the bill of the House, to-wit:

.A bill to amend the act creating Railroad Commissioners for this State.

On motion of Mr. Bartlett, and by unanimous consent, the House reconsidered the appointment of a Conference Committee on Honse bill No. 839, to establish a City Court in the city of Macon.
On motion of Mr. Bartlett the bill was indefinitely postponed.
The House receded from its amendments to Senate bill No. !59, to prevent Foreign Insurance Companies from l'einoving snits to Federal Courts.

The Honse agreed to the following Senate resolution as amended, to-wit :

.A resolutionRequesting the Governor to increase the salaries of
the guards at the Capitol.

The following Senate resolution was laid on the table, to-wit:

.A resolutionDirecting the Governor and Attorney General to
press for trial the case of the State of Georgia vs. John Jones.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883.

1497

The Hvuse concurred iu Senate amendment to the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to submit to the voters of Athens the question of establishing free schools in said city.

The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolutionReferring the report of the Committee on the Peni-
tentiary as to whether the lessees have violated section 6 of the lease act, with accompanying testimony, to the Governor for his information.

Mr. Lofton, chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Ge~eral Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on General Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill.s of the Senate, which they recommend do not pass, towit:

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code. Also, a bill to declare of full force an act of 1857.

Also, the following bill of the Senate, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 1936 of the Code. Respectfully submitted.
W. A. LoFTON, Chairman.

The following Senate resolution was read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to employ an additional
night watchman for the capitol building.

The following reconsidered Senate bill was read the third time, to-wit:

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

A bill to authorize creditors to redeem the property of their debtors from tax sales, and for other purposes.
Mr. Patten moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. The motion to indefinitely postpone did not prevail. The bill not having received a requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following message was received frcm the Senate through Mr. Harris the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker :
I am directed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has completed its business, and is now ready to adjourn sine die.

Mr. Redwine, Chairman of Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President of the Senate, and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House, the following Senate bills, to. wit :

A bill to provide an additional means of bringing cases to the Supreme Court.
Also, a bill to provide for surveying land in certain cases.
Also, a bill to regulate the publication of the Supreme Court Reports.
Respectfully submitted. J. E. REDWINE, Chairman.

Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

Resolved, That the thanks of this House are due, and are hereby cordially tendered to the Ron. Mark A. Hardin, Clerk of House of Representatives, and his efficient corps of Assistants, for the able and faith

WJ<.DNESDAY, SEPTE~t:BER 26, 1883.

1499

ful manner in which they have discharged their respective duties, as well as their courtly demeanor to the members of this House.

Mr. Jenkins o:ff,;red the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to- wit :

Resolved, That the thanks of the House is due and is hereby extended to the reporters for their able and impartial report~ of the proceedings of this body.

Mr. Brewster~ of Harris, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

Resolved, That the thanks of this body are due and are hereby tendered to the Augusta Chronicle and Constitutionalist for courtesies exlended during the session.
On motion of Mr. Irwin, the House then adjourned until3 o'clock this afternoon.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the Speaker. On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Rice, chairman of the Special Committee appointed by the House to meet Senate Committee of Conference, submitted their report:
Mr. Speaker:
Y 0ur committee have met the Senate committee on the part of House bill 762, in reference to enlarging the corporate limits of the city of Columbus, and failed to agree, anci asks to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted, RICE, Chairman. DuPREE, MADDOX.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

On motion of Mr. Little the report of the committee was adopted and the committee were discharged.
Mr. LittJe then moved that the House adhere to its disagreement to Senate amendment to House bill No.
762. The motion prevailed. The following message was received from the Senate
through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has agreed to a resolution of the House of Representatives, asking for a return of Senate bill No. 37, to define the jurisdiction of the Comity Courts of this State, and for other purposes, and the same is herewith returned. A

The Senate has agreed to the following :~;esolution of the House, to-wit:

A resolutionTo authorize the Speaker of the House and Presi-
dent of the Senate to affix their signatures to all bills and reflolutions within forty-eight hours after adjournment.

The Senate has agreed to the amendment of the House to SenatP. resolution, increasing the pay of guards and others at the Capitol.

Senate bill No. 37, which had been reconsidered by the House was read, and the report of the committee was agreed to as amended, and the bill passed as amended by a constitutional majority of yeas 91, nays 0; the same being-
A bill to define the jurisdiction of County Courts in this State, and to fix the fees of Judges and Bailiffs of said Court, and for othe:t:. purposes.

Mr. Redwine, chairman of Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883.

1501

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act for the relief of M. L. D. Pittman.

Also, an act to compel connecting railroad compa-

nies to receive from connecting roads all freight in car

loads .

.Also, an act to amend an act to establish a Board of

Pharmaceutical Examiners.

.Also, an act to make illegal voting at municipal

electie>ns indictable.

.Also, an act to make the breaking and entering

railroad cars burglary.

.Also, an act to appropriate money for making new

recvrd checks for wild land office.

Also, an act to supply a deficiency in the contin-

gent fund of 1883.

Also, an act to authorize the Superior Court of either

county to grant charters to towns lying in two or more

counties.

Also, an act to authorize the Governor to insure ,

public buildings and provide the means.

.Also, an act to carry into effect the obligation of the

State to furnish employment to Ransom Montgomery.

.Also, an act to provide as special lien on crops in

favor of transferees of debts for rent.

.Also, an act to provide against the loss by :fire of

certain books in the hands of county officers.

Also, an act to provide for the payment of tales

jurors.

.Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of

Macon as to reprieves and pardons, and extend the

limits, etc.

.

Also, an act to repPal section 233 of the Code of 1882.

.Also, an act to empower the Commissioners of Chat-

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JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

ham county to issue bonds to the amount of $40,000 to build a new jail.
Also, an act to appropriate money to pay funeral expenses of late Governor Stephens.
Also, an act to prohibit the retailing of liquors in the county of Floyd, except in the city of Rome.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome Fire Insurance Company.
Also, an act to amend section 344 of the Code. Also, an act to amend. section 4214 of the Code of
1882. Also, an act to empower the Board of Commission
ers of Bartow county to give owners of lands on the Etowah river the right to erect gates across roads.
Also, an act to amend an act to provide for Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue as to Marion county.
Also, an act to incorpoiate the Turtle and Altamaha Rivers Canal Company.
Also, an act to fix the license fee for selling liqnors in Berrien county and the town of Alapaha at $lO,OOO, and to devote the proceeds to educational purposes.
Also, 'an act to appropriate money to pay the sta. tionery account of the present session of the General Assembly.
Also, an act to prescribe the costs of cases in the Supreme Court.
Also, an act to make it the duty of the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary to print a list of the names of the convicts of this State.
Also, an act to amend section 1535 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to empower the Judges of the Superior Courts to grant charters to plank and shell roads.
Also, the following resolution, to wit:

A resolutionAuthorizing the Governor to procure a safe place in

WF.DNES.DAY, SEPTEMmlR. 98, 1888.

1608

which to keep the archives aud mcords of the State.

Also, an act to amend the oharter of the city of

Gainesville.

Also, an act to amend section 9974 (d) of the Code.

Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Investment

Company.

,

.Also, an act for the relief of J. E. J\fcGuire.

Also, a.n aat to make it unla.wful for any owner on

a turnpike road to collect toll in certain cases.

Also, an act to amend an act to repeal section 1711

of the Code.

.Also, an aat to provide for taxing rolling stock of

railroads lying partly in this State a.nd partly in a.n-

other.

Also, an act to incorpora.te the Merahants and

Planters Bank of Forsyth, Ga..

Also, an act to define and make lawful wire fences

in this State.

.Also, an aat to appropriate $3,000 to the University

of Georgia.

.Also, an act to amend the road laws of this State,

so far as relates to Floyd county.

.Also, an act to amend the :first section of an act, ap-

proved September 27, 1881.

.Also, an act to amend the law which prescribes for

two panels of Grand Jurors.

Also, an act to authorize the Ma.yor of Waycross to

levy a special tax.

-

Also, an act to amend an act extending the Orphan's

Rome.

Also, an-act to incorporate the Manufacturers' Mu-

tual Insuranae Company.

.Also, an act to incorporate the Planters' Land and

Trust Company. .

Also, an act to incorporate the ME:chanics' Mutual

Insrua.ncy Company.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquors in Catoosa county.

1504:

JOURNAL OF THE fiom~E.

Also, an act to compel Tax Collectors to render an account of their official actings.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the State University.
Also, an act to amend an act to authorize the Augusta Exchange and Directors of the Chamber of Commerce to elect a Board of Arbitration.
Also, an act to declare that portion of Flynt river which runs through Macon county a lawful fence.
Also, an act amending an act incorporating the town of West End.
Also, an act to pay the contingent expenses of the Senate and House.
.Also, an act to prescribe the fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables in proceedings to dispossess intruders.
Also, an act to amend section 3971 of Code. .Also, an act to extend franchises of Coast Line Railroad Company. Also, an act to amend an act to provide for the keeping in each county in this State of the wild lands therein. Also; an act changing the time of holding Superior Court in Cherokee county. Also, an act to make it legal for the Clerks of Superior Courts in this State to recori the second time any deeds vr mortgages. Also, an act to repeal section 4512 of Code. Also, an act to amend section 4097 (a) of Code. Also, an act to provide for killing stock that becomes valueless on account of injuries received from railroad trains. Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah to appoint a Fire Marshal. Also, an act to provide a more correct mode of taking the enumeration of the school population of this State. Also, an act to make an appropriation to pay 0. H.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEM.Blilll 26, 11389.

1601

Robarts of Troupe county for artifimal a.rm.

Also, an act making an appropriation to pa.y steno-

grapher of investigating committee of the Agricnltnral

Department.

Also, an act to pay A. F. Coolridge, stenographer

of the Penitentiary Committee.

Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Chat-

ham county to levy and collect an additional tax to

that now allowed by law.



Also, an act to appropriate money to the Blind

Academy of the State.

Also, an act to provide a fund for buying books for

the State Library.

Also, an act to establish public schools in LaGrange.

Also, an act to prevent the driving of cattle infested

with disease into this State.

Also, an act to pay expense of establishing a line

between Georgia and North Carolina.

Also, an act to compel engineers and conductors to

stop their trains within :fifty feet of railroad crossings.

Also, an act to ma.ke penal the selling or incumber-

ing of personal property held under conditional sale.

Also, an act to amend section 1347 tif the Code.

Also, an act making an appropriation for the repair

of certain public buildings.

Also, an:act to encourage private elementary schools

in~this~State.

Also, an aot to change time of holding Superior

Court in Douglas county.

Also, an act to supply a deficiency in printing fund

of Railroad Commission.

Also, an aot to amend section 4608 of Code.

Also, an act to amend the act prescribing the mode

of granting license. to sell liquor in the counties of

Schley, Talbot, and Greene.

Also, an act to amend section 1484 of Code.

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating

liquors in Echols county.

95

1506

JOUE:N'.AL OF THE liOUE!E.

Also, an act to amend section 4441 of Code. Also, an act to authol'ize J. D. Welcher and J. L. Garner to erect two gates across Seven Island road, in
Hall county. Also, a resolution instrocting our &uators and Rep-
resentatives in Congress to secute an appropriation to improve Savannah river.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. REDWJlliTE, Chairman.

The following mes&a36 was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. 8pet1lcwr:
The Senate has concurred in the Honse amendments to the following bill, to-wit:

A bill defining the jul'isdiction of County Courts, a.nd fixing the feet of Judge& and Bailiff& thereof.

Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution, whioh
waa read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolutionThat this General Assembly do adjonrn sine die at
the hour of 4 p.m. this da.y.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Spetikwr:
The Sena.te has a.greed to the resolution of the Honse fixing the hour of finaJ. adjournment at fonr o'clock, p.m., this day.

Mr. MoBride offered the following'resolution, which was read and agreed to, towit :,

Resol1Jed, That the thanks of this body are hereby tendered to the Hon. L. F. Garmrd, Speaker, and Hon.

WEDDSDAY, SEPT~ 16, 1888.

1001

W. R. Rankjn. Speaker pro tern., for the e:flicient and
highly s&tisfactory m&nner in which they have presided over the meetings of this House.
Mr. Spengler., from the Committee on Journals, reported the Journa.l of to-day examined and approved.
The Journa.l of to-day was then read and confirmed. The hour of 4 o'clock, p. m., having arrived, the time fixed by joint resolution for final adjournment, the Speaker declared the Honse adjourned sine die. Mr. Redwine, ohairman of the Committee on Enroll ment, submitted the following report :
Hr. liJjJetilctJ'I':
The Committee on Enrollment report as dnly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House and President of the Sen&te, the following a.ots, to-wit:

An act to provide for the creation of the o:flice of Connty Administrator for the several connties in thi1 Sta,te.
Also, an act to amend section 2611 of the Cude of
1882. Also, an act to provide for an election in the city of
Athens, to determine the question of establishing publio free schools in said city.
Also, an a.ot to amend the act establishing State de positories, approved Sept. 16, 1879.
Also, an aet to amend an act to equitably adjust the claims of the colored race for a portion of the proceeds of the agtioulturalland sorip. ,
Also, em a.ot to authorize the Commissioners of Baldwin county to use the la.bor of certain convicts to work the roads in said connty.
.Also, an act to make Stern's Calendar competent evidence in the courts of this State.
.Also, an act to require all owners of horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats and hogs, to prevent the same from running at ltt.rle in said county.

1508

JOlJIDIAL OF 'l'RE HouSE.

Also, an act to authorize and require the registra-

tion of all voters in Fulton county.

Also, au act to provide for an additional system of

working the public roads in this State.

Also, an act to incorpomtethetownof Fort Valley,

in the county:o Houston.

Also, an act to require all railroad companies to file

with the Secretary of State a. copy of their charter, and

for othe(purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act creating Ra.Uroad Com-

missioners in this State, defining their powers as pre-

scribedin section 719 (f) of the Oode o 1881.

Also, an act to amend section 1409 (a) of the Oode of

1882.

.

Also, an act to change the time of holding the Su-

perio(Oourts in)he Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit.

Also, a resolution authorizing the Speaker of the

House and the President of the Senate to sign all

bills and~rasolutions forty-eight hour& after final ad

ournment.

INDEX
OF THE
HousE OF REPRESENTATIVEs
FOR
THE CALLED SESSION,
1883.

INDEX.

A

ABSENCE-LEAVE OF-

Granted to l\Ir. Drewry , . . . . . . .

13

" " 1fr. Rountree . . . . . . .

17

" " ::IIessrs. Fuller and DeLacy .

18

ADJOURNMENT-

Of Extra Session .

22

Alexander, Hon J. Y..

. Post Office, Marietta, Georgia.

Alsabrook, Hon. J. E. . .

" " l\Iorganton, "

Atkinson, Hon. T. A. . .

" " Greenville, "

Avary, Hon. A. J . . . . . . . . . " " Appling, "

Awbry, Hon. T. M. .

" " Houston, "

B

Barksdale, Hon. J. W. . . . . . . . . Post Office, Danburg, Georgia.

Barksdale, Hon. B. F. . . . . . . . . " " 'Vashington, "

Bartlett, Hon. C. L. . . . . . . . . . " " :Macon,

"

Beauchamp, Hon. J. C. . . . . . . . . " " Stearnesville, "

Beck, Ron. E. H. . . . . . . . . . . " " Dahlonega, "

Bishop, Hon. J as. l\I. . . . . . . . . . " " Dawsonville "

Bonner, Hon. John . . . . . . . " " Carrollton, "

Brewer, Hon. Jesse . . . . . . " " Hinesville, "

Brewster, Hon. T. F. . . . . . . . . " " Catania, "

Brinson, Hon. R. A.

" " Sylvania, "

Broyles, Hon. C. E. . . . . . . . . . " " Dalton,

"

Brown, Hon. S. ,V. . . . . . . . . . " " Hawkinsville,"

Brooks, Hon. W. W. .

" " Rome,

"

Burch, Hon. John .

" " Hiwassee, "

Bush, Hon. J: S. .

" " Colquitt, "

c

Camp, Hon. J. L...... . Carroll, Hon. J. W.. Carter, Hon. J. I. . . Cannon, Hou. R. E.. Calvin, Hon. ~I. V .. Carithers, Hon. H. A.. Chancey, Hon. Brinkley .

. Post Office,
"" "" "" "" ""
""

Fairburn, Georgia.

Sand Hill, "

Baxley,

"

Clayton, "

Augusta, "

l\Ionroe, "

Blakely, "

1012

INDEX.

OLERK OF HOUSE-
Hardin, Ron. Mark A. . i Instructed to notif,J Senate that the Howre bad convened with
a quorum.

OOMMITTEES-

'Io inform Governor that General Assembly had convened . 6

To prepare resolutions on death of Gov. Stephens 19--1'1

To prepare resolutions on death of Ron. H. V. Johnson. 14,17,18

To inform Governor elect of his election. . . . . 15

To enquire of. Governor elect as to time for his inauguration 16

To prepare resolutions on the death of Hon. B. h. Hill . . 17

On Technology . . .

!1

To inform Governor of readiness to adjourn .

!1

Crenshaw, Hon. T. C. . .. Crittenden, Ron. R. 1' Crumbley, Ron. J". J" Courson, Ron. P. lf.. Cox, Hon. P. D.

Post Office, LaGrange, Georgia
.." It Ward's Station, " " Georgetown, " " " Folk!iton, "
Waynesboro, "

D

Dart, Hon. ;r. E
.. Davis, Ron. T. S. .
.. Daniel, Hon. Y. A. . Dawson, Ron. }{orris
. Deaton, Ron. W. H ..
.. Dews, Hon. W. W . . . . . . .. DeLacy,Hon.J". F
. . . . . Drewry, Ron. N. B. . ' . . . .. " DuPree, Ron. J". M

. PostOffice,
" "
If

" II

. .

" "

"
If

II

13rnnswick, Georgia.

Toocoa,

"

Paoli,

"

Rartridgevllle, "

Floway Branch, 11

Milford,

"

Eastman, "

Griffin,

''

}font.ezUlllO.,

Eason,'.Hon. Thomas Everett, Hon. R. W

E ..

.".

lieRae, Cedartown,

"

F

.. . . Falligant, Hon. Robert

. . .. . . .. Fite, Ron. A. W.

.

.. Flynt, Hon. G. G.

.. Fard,iHon.W. J.

Foster, Hon. W. G. Foy, Ron. E. E. Fu.Jler, Hon. S. D.

."".

""..
."
"

Savannah, Ca;rtersville, Barnesville,

......

. Isabella.,

"

Livingston,

Egypt,

"

House Creek, "

IlmEX.

1Bl9

G

Gary, Ron. W. T. . Po3t Office, Augusta,

"

Geer1 Hon. P. F. . . . . . . . . . '' " Glisson, Hon. J. B. , " "

Arlington, Reidsville,

"

Gordon, Hon. W. M.. . " " Perry,

II

.. Graham, Hon. J. W. " " Fayet.teville,
Gr11.7, Hon. J. lL . " Fort Valley,

Grimn, Ron. T. B. " " Homer,

"

Grifllth, Ron. F. P

" c.

H

.. . . . . Hawkes, Hon. W. M

. . . . . Harris, Hon. N. E.
.. . . . . Head, Hon. W. H.
.. .. . . . . Ho,re, Hon. E. F.
. . . . . . Howell, Hon. C. 0..

."

~

"

..
.

"
It

. . . . . . . Hulsey, Hon. W.H.. . .. . . Humber, Hon. R. o..

..

"
"

. . ... .. . . . Hudson, Hon. J. P.
Hudson, Hon. J. B.

.

" "

.."". ..Jt
II
"

Americu11, "

Macl,)n,

"

Forsyth,

A.tla.nta,

Oiacu,

Atlanta,

"

Eatonton, u

Harmony Grove "

Preston,

"

I

IB'AUGURATION-

Of the Governor elect

. ' . . . 10

IrwiD, Ron. F. A. Post Ofllee, Marietta, Georp.

J

James, H~n. J. S.. . . . . . .

" " Douglasville, "

Jacoway, Hon. W. U. . . " " Trenton,

"

" .Tmkins, Ron. H. A.. . . .. . . "

E&ttmton, "

J'ohnaton, Bon. Mark

" "

Milledgeville, "

Johnson, Hon. D. R. A. . " " Statenville,

Johuson, Ron. Frank.

u II Leesburg,

tt

JOINT SESSIONS-

To open, consolidate and declare the vote for Governor 14-15

To inaugurate the Governor elect . 20

Jones, Ron. C. M. , Post Office Cartersville, Georgiw

Jones, Hon. H. 0. . . " " Deimtur,

"

Jones, Hon. J. P. . . " 0 Flat Woods, "

Jones, Ron. S. E.. . " " Dullards, u

Jordan, Ron. J. T.. . " " Rparta,

"

Julian, Hon. A.. J.. " " Thoaley's Ford,"

1514

INDEX.

K

Key, Hou. ;r, Q. Post OBiae, Monticello, Gemgilf
Kimsey, HoD. J. J. . . 11 " Olevela.nd, 11

L

. . . . .. Lewis, HoD. T. L

II

.... . Little, Ron. W.A..

II

. . .. ... Lofton, Hem. W. A
.. . . . Logue, Ron. W. R.

.

"
"

.f,l
H
u

Alpharetta, Columbus, Macon, Gibson,

.n .
u
"

Lott, Hon. Warren.

" " Waycross, "

M

.. . . Maddox, HoD. J. W . . . . . . . Mason, Hon. M. H.
. . McRae, Hon. John .
. . . McKay, lion. G. W. F.
. ... . . . McCants, Hou. J. J . .. . . . .. McBride, Hon. J. M. . . . :McCurry, HoD. A. G. . . . :McKinney, Ron. B. G.
... McDonough, Hon.T. J .

"

.

. ..

" "
II

"
II

"
II

"

.u .
II
.."
Cl
u..
n

.. Summerville,
Wrightsville,

McVille,

I(

Five Points, "

Butler,

II

.. Bachanan, II
Hartwell,

.. 'l'homaston, II
Savannah,

Mcintosh, Hon. H. M.
... . McElva.ney, Han. J. T
. . .. . . McGregor, HoD. C. E. . . . . McWhorter, Hon. Joseph.

" "
"
II
~

II
"
"..

Albany, Bay Creek, Wa.rrenton, Stephens,

.."".

MESSAGESExecutive.

. 7-12

From Senate . .

12,13,15,16,18,20,21,22

Middlebrooks, Ron. L. L.

Post OBiae,

Mitchell, Ron. R E. ' II ..

Mobley, HoD. Lewis W.
Moore, Ron. ;r. W.

11

"

""

Moore, Han. B. F. .

11

"

Morrow, Hon. R. E.

""

Murray, Han. W. D.

""

Covington, Georgia.

Lawrenceville, 11

V'Ienna,

11

Oulverton, 11

Crawfordville, u

Jonesboro, "

Ellaville, "

0

Osborn, Ron. D. 0. .

" II

Carnesville,

Owens, Hon. G. S. . " Cl Sa.vannah,

INDEX.

1515

p

. Park, Hon. J. B..
Patten, Hon. Arthur Paulk, Hon. Thomas . Paulk, Hon. Dennis
. Payne, Hon. W. H ..
Peek, Hon. W. L. Pendleton, Hon. C. R. . Perkins, Hon. E. A.. Pringle, Hon. C. R. . Proctor, Hon. D. R..

Post Office, Greensboro, ,,

."



0

"

" "

Thomasville, "

Alapaha,

"

" " Willacoochee, "

" " Ringgold, "

" " Conyers,

"

" " "

,",
,,

Valdosta,

"

Perkins' J unct'n, "

Sandersville, "

" " St. Marys, "

PROCLAMATION-

Of election of Hon. H. D. McDaniel

15

R

Rankin, Hon. W. R. . . . . . . . Post Office, Calhoun, Georgia.

Ray, Hon. L. R. . . . . . . . . . . " " Newnan,

"

Ray, Hon. Vv. M. . . . . . " " Fort Valley, "

RECONSIDERATION-

Of House resolution appointing a committee to report resolu-

tions on the death of Gov. Stephens . . . . . . . . . 14

Of House resolution appointing a committee to report resolu-

tions on the death of Hon. H. V. Johnson . . . . .

18

Redding, Hon. J. T. . . . . Post Office, Barnesville, Georgia.

Redwine, Hon. J. E..

" " Gainesville,

"

Reese, Hon. M. P. . . . . . . . " " Washington, "

REPORTS-
Of committee to wait on acting Governor . . Of committee to wait on Governor elect . Of committee on inaugural <;eremonies .

6 16 . . 19-20

RESOLUTIONS-OF THE HousE-
To print the Governor's message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Providing a memorial committee on Gov. A. H. Stephens . . 13 Providing a memorial committee on Hon. H. V. Johnson . . 14-18 To appoint tellers to aid in counting the vote for Governor. . 15 Appointing a committee to inform Hon. H. D. McDaniel of
his election . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Providing a joint session to inaugurate the Governor elect . . 17-18 Relating to final adjournment, , . , , . . , . 20

1516

Irrn::mx.

RESOLUTIONS-OF THE SENATE-

Providintr a joint eommittee to w!lit on the 11.11ti:DJ Goverxmr

and inform him that the General Assembly ha.d convm~-

ed, etc.. . 6

Convening the two Rouses fa joint lillllllion to cmmt and an-

nounce the vote fur Governor. 12-13

Providing a memorial committee on the late Alexander H.

Stephens . . . 14

Providintr a. memorial committee on the la.te Hem. B. H. Hill 1'1

Providintr a. joint committee tn inform the Governor that the

General Assembly is ready to adjourn .

21

:Rice, Ron. F. P.

Post Omce, Atla.nta, Georgia

Ritch, Hon. H. C. .

" " Brownsville, "

:Rich, Ron. J. G.

" " Sllrivm~,

"

Robbe, Rou. 0. A.

" " Augnsta., "

Robbins, Hon. J. W. .

" " Talbotton, "

Robertson, Hon. T.J.

" " Monroe,

"

Rountree, Hon. D. W. . . " " Quitman, "

Russell, Hon. R. B. . . . " " Athens,



Russell, Hon. B. E.

" '' Baiabridge, "

- . . . Shipp, Ron. . E. D . .
. . . .. . Silman, Hon. J. B
Sinquefield, Hon. F. A

. . . . . . .. . Simmons. Hon. B. F.
... . . .. . . . Spence, Rou. W.lf . . . . . . Spengler, Hon. N. B.

.

....... ...... .. . Smith, Hon. R.F.C..
Smith, Ron. AI. G

.

. . . . . . .. . Stallings, Hon. W. T..

Stapleton, Hon. James
. . . . Studdard, Hon. Angustus . . . . . . . .. Sutton, Hon. J. D
Sweat, Hon. J. L ..

...

. . . . . Sweat, Ron. W. F

. Post Omce,
""

Oussetta, Jefferson,

Georgia


" " Louisville,

" Dawson,

"

Camilla,

"

Boston,

" " Eden,

"

"

Toombsbora, "

.. "

:NeWlla,

" " Spread,

"

" " II Rutledge,

Greenville, If

.. " rr " Homerville,

" Blackshear, "

T

Tate, (Hem. Carter Teasley, Hon. W.~A. .

.. "

Jasper,

"

Canton,

..
u

Thomson, Hon. Robert

" " Fort Gaines, "

Tucker, Hon. John

Moultrie, "

INDEX.

1517

w

. . . . Waldroop, Ron. V. M.
. . . . . . W althal, Hon. F. L .

Post Office, Choestoe,
. " " Worthville,

" '"

. Watson, Ron. T. E.
Wat~Hon. R. F

u " MeDullie1 " " u <t Lump'kirl.

Wilder, Ron .T. E.

" " Bainbridge, "

Wimberly, Hon. Jesse

" " Waynesboro, "

. ... . Winninlham, Ron. 0.
Wilson, Ron. ;rasper
. . . . Wilson, Ron. W. B.
. . . . Wilson, Ron. w. A.
. . . . . Wisdom, Hon. W. B
Withrow, Ron. .Jonathan
. . . Witcher, Hon. T. M. .
. . . Whatley, Ron. W. B .
. . . . . . . Wolfe, Ron. J. B.
. . . . . . . Wood, Hon. .T. Y
. . . . . Wright, Ron. Seaborn.
Wright, Ron. H. G

u

. .. "

..

"
"

."

."

"

"

" " " " " " " " "
"
"
"

Stone M.'ntain "

Blitch,

"

Bairdstown, "

Americus, "

Chipley, "

Ellijay,

"

Point Peter, "

Antioch,

"

Dublin,

"

Cedar Grove, "

Home,

"

Davisboro, "

y

.. Young, Hon. Jacob . .

u Ocilla,

"

z

Kachry1 Hon. C. T

" Peachstone Shoals.

INDEX
TO THE
HOUSE JOURNAL
OF THE
ADJOURNED SESS10N
OF
1883.

INDEX.

A
ABSENCE-LEAVE OF-
29 4S 63 'i4 83 100 114 132 149 162 117 193 !()i; 218 223 264 287 2If7 317 324: 880 800 804 879 403 412 415 425 480 440 468 477 489 500 510 600 578 622 652 669 689 'lOiS 711 728 728 '157 773 788 802 812 830 882 850 871 877 896 916 917 919 92!! 926
944: 944 952 !'170 rm 988 !197 1002 1010 1015 102s 1065 1095
1102 110!1 1118 1126 1188 1140 1169 1177 1193 1205 1278 1302 1882 18-10 1374 1397 1413 1418 1422 1452.

ADVERTISEMENTS-

A bill-To regulll.te official advertisements of sheriffs and oounty officers 192
To regulate the rate!', eta., of legal advermiug.826 928 1128 1165

AGBICUL'fURE-
A bill-To protect the farming interests of .Monroe oount.v .92 To amend an act to e~:~tablish the Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . i6i

AGBIOULTUBE-DEPA.IftliiEft w-

A bill-To amend and codify all laws in regard to inspection,

etc., of fertilizers . . .

802

APPBOPBIATIONS-

A bill-To refund certain moneys to Wilkinson county

f!2

A.uthoriziag Walker oonnty to retain the use of the tax of

the State to build a court house . . . 107 To suptl11 a cleficiency in the contingent fund . 121 712 1098

To pay balance of the salary of Ron. 0. F. Ori.qp . . 121 713

1095 1230
To pay back C~Ver-paid taxes of Leaurily Life In!!nrance

Company . . . . 126 713 846

To pay back C!Ver-paid taxes to Southern 1\{utual Life In

I!Untnce Company . 121 713 846

To inerease the appropriation for drainage in Chatham

county . . . . . . . 135

To pay Cbas. P. 1\{cCalla for services rendered the State. 140

To appropriate $80,000 to the State University . 194 To pay J. B. Pttlmer a sum paid by him to the Treasury

207 345
86

522

INDEX.

To appropriate money to repair. thl' graves of Confederate dead at l\farietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
To appropriate S20,000 to support the branch colleges of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 !)03 1133
To provide money for payment of bond No. 34!) . . . . 283 To appropriate money for new wild land records . . 310 920 To refund $3,500 to the sureties of Henry Martin, tax col-
lector of TwiggR county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 To refund over-);Jaid taxes to Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 840 To refund over-paid taxes to the Piedmont and Arlington
Life Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 83!) To refund over-paid taxes tQ the Penn Fire Insurance
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 840 To refund over-paid taxes to the Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 842 To refund overpaid taxes to the l\1anhattan Life Insurance
Company . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 320 841 To refund over-paid taxes to Hoffman Insurance Co . 320 843 To refund over-paid taxes to the Springfield Fire and l\Ia-
rine Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . . 320 843 To refund over-paid taxes to the Continental Life Insur-
surance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 842 To refund over-paid taxes to the Alabama Gold Life In-
surance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 842 To refund over-paid taxes to the Queen Insurance C'oru-
pany of England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 To refund over-paid taxes to the London Insutance Cor-
poration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:!0 841 To refund over-paid taxes to the 'Vashington Insurance
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 845 To refund over-paid taxes to Knickerbocker Life Insur-
ance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 846 To refund over-paid taxes to St. Paul Fire and l\!ariD;e In-
surance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - 320 845 To refund over-paid taxes to the :Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 845 To refund over-paid taxes to the New England Life In-
surance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:!0 844 To refund over-paid taxes to the North American Life In-
surance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 844 To refund over-paid taxes to Howard Insurance Company
ofNewYork .................. 321844 To refund over-paid taxes to the Citizens Insurance Com-
pany of New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 843 To appropriate $3,000 to repair UniverRity buildings . . 332
911 1242

UDE:X.

To appropriate $;'6.60 to the Chatham Artillery 831 To appro}>ri ate $!01 02 to Oglethorpe Light Artillery of
Savannah . . 840 976 To pay Daniel R. Proctor per diem and mileage 340 'fo pay Telegraph-~Iessenger for a.d'"ertising orders of the
Railroad Commi;;sion . . . . . 443 To pay Thos. M. Cook $84.26, exce~s on sale of wild land
paid to Treasury . . . . . . 447 To pay the funeral expenses of Hon. A. H. Stephens. . 450
998 1286 1365 To authorize the Governor to subscribe for the Georgia
Form Book, and appropriate money therefor . 454 To pay Samuel D. Irvin for serviCie!l rendered the State 484 To pay contingent espenses of H0t111e and Senate . 484 999
1291 To pay W. A. Kelly a rew!lrd 484 999 1295
To supply a defuliency in the printing fund of the Rall road Commissioners 485 1000 1297
To pay the value of an artificial arm to 0. H. Roberts, of Troup county 486 1000 1310
To appropriate money to repair Executive Mansion and Supreme Cqurt Room . 632 1001 1318
To appropriate money to the Deaf and Dumb Institute
562 1026 1333 To appropriate money to complete new buildings of the
Lunatic Asylum . . . 692 To provide a permanent fund for purcllasing books for
the State Libmry . . . . . . . . . 788 1166 To pay the stationery espenses of the present session, etc.,
869 1382
ASSE~ffiLING-
Called to order by Speaker Opened with prayer by Chaplain . Roll called ..

ATTORNEY-GENERAL-

A biD-To authorize the Attorney-General to employ a clerk and

and fuc his salary.

. 840

B
BANK AND LOAN AND TRUST COMPANIESA biD-To amend the charter of the Capital Bank of Macon OS 406 703 To incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Company . . . . . . . . 293 964 1176

INDEX.
To incorporate Merchant& and Plantel'll :Band of ll'nrayth, Ga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 781
To inearpurate the Georgia Loan and Tru$tCompany lUll 920967
To incarptaate Central Oity Loan anrl Trust Allsociation. 342 977 1135
To incorpoute the Planter'& Loan and Trust Company 480 1160 1181
To incorporate the Mechanic's Saving :Bank, to be located in Atlanta . . . 551 100! 1193
:BOOKS-FOR CottN'l:Y 0FFlCEBli-
A bill-To provide ertain bookdor Walker county . i2 323 To provide asainst lollll of certain books by fire . 62 41:1 1057 To IIUpply certain Supreme Court :Reports ior tbe couni,y of Appling . 121 713 To supply Supreme Court :Reports to Paulding county 348
:BONDS-
A bill-To enable sureties on oflioial bonds to limit their liability 169 To submit the question of iuuing honds to build a court house to the voters of HaJli!Ock county 208 To submit the question of illlluing bonds to build a new court. house to the vote:ra of Sumter county . 323 747 To authorize :Bald\vin county to i111111e bonds to erect public buildings . . 4-ll 979 1137 To a.utborize the iune of hond11 of Baldwin count;r to retire the old bonds . . . . . . 442 979 1137 To authorize Augusta to issue bonds to pay the floating debt. . . . . . . . . 477 To submit the question of issuing bonds to build a. new . court house to the voters of Randolph county.789 1026 1197
.BRIDGES AND .FERRIES-
A bill-To amend an act ill relation to the bridge acroi!S .Flint river at Alneriau11 . 104 To authorize the county u.f Laurena to build a bridge over the Oconee river . . . . . 147 'i13 811 To prevent damage to the public bridges in Pulaski county . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 542 To authorize county authorities to contract for building bridges deRtroyed by fire or fioorl . . . 447 -To amend an act to regulate the letting out contracts to build or repair bridges 47':!: 490

INDEX.

1525

u

CANALS AND NAVIGATION CmiPANIES-
A bill-To incorporate White Star Line Steamboat Co .. 78 412 780 To incorporate the Turtle and Altamaha Ri.vers Canal Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 852 1165 1175 To incorporate the Lighterage and Transfer Company of Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 712 810 To amend the charter of the Atlantic and Great 'Vestern Canal Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 466 598 To amend the charter of the Spring Creek Canal Improvement Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44G 997 1140 To amend an act to incorporate the Chattahoochee Navigation Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 998 1179 To incorporate the Canal Navigation and Land Company of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788 1167 1197

CHAIN-GANGS-

A bill to amend the law as to working Fulton county chain-gang 28.5 960
To authorize the formation of a chain-gang for Sumter county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565

To authorize the Commissioners of Baldwin county to use certain convicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1138

CODE-A~IENDMENTS OF-

A bill-To amend section 3974 (d) of the code. 32 674 686 939 1363

To amend section 1708 of the code . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To amenrl section 2493 of the code . . . . . . . 36 322 947

To amend section 1333 of the code . . . . . . . 36 321 947

To amend section 46G2 of the code . .

. 36 38 321 945

To amend section 1079 of the code . . . . . . . 36 823 1020

To amend section 2672 of the code . . . . . . . . . . 36

To amend section 267 of the code . . . . 36 61 758 823 1022

To amend section 2237 of the c0de . . . .

. 38 675 1022

To amend section 568 of the code . . . .

60

To declare of force Rection 3 of the code .

. . . . . 60

To amend section Hl55 of the code . . . .

. . . . . 61

To amend section 2003 (a) of the code . . . . . 61 684 988

To amend section 2928 of the code .



. . . . . 61

To amend section 1764 of the code.

. . . . . 61

To amend section 3446 of the code .

. 61 405 1121

To amend section 710 of the code .

. . . . . 80 475 989

To amend section 708 of the code . . . . . . 80 475 989 1358

To repeal sections 4097 to 4100 of the code . . . 80 997 1368 To amend section 2683 of the code . . . . . . . . . . . 80 To amend section 3974 of the code . . . . . . . 92 476 945

To amend section 3846 of the code . . . . 100 476 992

1526

INDEX.

To amend seetion 4500 of the code

100 6M 993

To repeal section 3974 (b) of the code.

107 213 992

To amend section 279 of the code . .

107 686

To amend seetion 4151 of the cnde. . 674 762 11l!i 1395

To amend seetion 508 (o) of the node . 110 475 688 994

To amend section 3893 of the code . . . . 110 688 995 1358

To amend section 1317 of the code . . 110 688 995

To amend seetion 407D of the node 110 823 1063

,Toamend:seetion 3647 of the node . . 113

To amend section 282 of the code . . . . . . . . . 113

To amend section 4749 of the code. . . . . . 113

To amend seetion 2484 of the node . 113 686 994

To amend seetion 4163 of the code 113 6.'i7 994

To amend par. 2 of section 4157 of the clde . . . 116

To repeal a. portion of section 2711 of the code . . 122

To amend seetion 4527 of tlle code . . 131 147

To amend section 456ii of the oode . . 131 1995

To make more effective section 1409 of the code . 131 602 796

To amend seetion 4083 of the code . . 132

To repeal an act to amend section 4149 of the code. 130 713

To amend section 2314 of the code 136 713 9136 1010

To amend section 4184 of tlte code. .

169 455

To aruend section 1455of the cnde.

170

To amend section 4484 of the code.

174

l'o amend section 1453 of the cnde

1'15 208

To amend sections 282, 283 (c)'to 283 (f) and others of the

code . . 100 191

To amend seetion 809 (h! of the code .

.l92

To amend seetion 193 (a} of the code. .

192

To amend section 4157 (i) of the code . . . 192

To amend seetion 326 of the node . 209 386

To provide a seetion prohibiti!lflimpropernseof fire-arms 316

To amend section 4295 of the code . . . 221

To amend section 534 of the code . . . . . . . . 283 1154.

To amend seetion 719 of the code .

285

To amend seetion 4401 of the code .

. 286

To amend aection 4157 (c) of the code .

286

To amend section 828 of the code . . . . . .

. . 307

To amend seetions 1449 and 14-55 of the code

310

To amend seetion 4608 of the code 310 910 1160

To amend section 2617 of the code . 310

To amend seclion 1341 of the code .

316 921 1161

To amend seetion 1347 of the code . , 316 9!1 1163

To amend section 1353 of the code 316 921 1161

To amend section 1676 of the code . . 328 1370 1892

To amend ~oection 4441 of the node . . . . . 328 921 1200

INDEX.

1527

To repeal an act extending pmvisioml o sections 1449 to

1454 to certains districts in Screven county . . . . 329

To amend section 413!) of the code 331 976 1205

To amend section 2509 of the code . . . . 333

To amend section 1~79 of the code . . 333

To amend section 1409 (a} of the code 334 1~08 1279

To repeal section 87-1 of the code as to returns of wild

land. . . . . . . . . 335

To enforce section 3623 in Chatham sup'r court . . . . 335

To amend section 3700 of the code . . . . . . .. . . . 339

To amend section 4214 of the code . . . . . . . . 339 976

To amend section 3iJ33 of the code . . .. 339 976 1025 1325

To amend section 1535 of the code . . 342 977 1244

To amend section 193 (a) of the code . . . . . 349

To amend section l;)ii of the code 443 982 1249 1250

To amend section 4578 of 'the code 447 982 1'Z46
M7 To amend section 3647 of the code . , . .

To amend section 4386 of the code . . . 447

To amend section 34,4 of the code 448 1166 1249

To amend section 4512 of the code 448 984 1250 1281

To amend section 4097 of the code. . . 448 1251

'l'u repeal section 233 of the code . 449 998 1254

To amend section 4095 of the code : . . . . . 449

To amend section g,j68 of the code. . 452 998 1368 1376

To amend section 2050 to 2057 of the code . . .. 4i3 570 602

To amend section 2611 of the code . . . . . . 481 999 1291

. 'L'o repeal section H65 (f) of the code . . . 486

To amend section 3533 of the code . . . . 488

To amend .section 1409 (a) of the code. . . . 503 1001

To amend section 719 (f) of the eode 521 1001 1317

To amend section 3971 of the code , 550 1002 1320

'l'o amend section 4581 of the eode , . . . 59

To repeal section 1676 of the code 552 1002 1376

To amend section 2850 of the code ,

561

To amend section 3533 of the code ,

561

To amend section 1553 (b) of the eode.

. 561

'l'o amend section 1955 (a) of the code

. 561

To amend section 118 of the code . . .

. 566

To add a section to the penal code

. 566

To amend section 2683 of the code

. 566

To add a section to the code-no. 29i2 (a) . . . 818

'l'o amend section 3029 of the code .

SIS

To amend section 1269 of the code SIJ

To amend section 80!) (h) of the code . . 829 1101

To amend section 2850 (a) of the code . . . 849

1528

INDEX.

To further amend an act to repeal section 1711 of the code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914 1034
To repeal an act to amend section 4194 of the code . . . 996
COMMUNICATIONS-
From Humphreys Castleman and Hon. Jos. E. Brown . . . 809
CONSTITUTION-AMENDMENTS oF, ETc.-
A bill-To carry into effect paragraph 8, section 1, article 5 of the Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
To amend the Constitution so as to create the office of Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . . 116 688 1087 1359
To amend the Constitution relative io ~peciallocal legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 459
To carry into effect paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 . 213 822 942
To so amend the Constitution as to provide an additional Justice of the Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . 348 922
To amend the Constitution in reference to Judges of the Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 922
To amend article 7, section 1,1 paragr3ph 1 of the Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566
To so amend the Constitution as to give the Governor the appointment of Judges and Solicitors . . . . . . . . 673
COl>.TVICTSA bill-To authorize Commi~sioneroof Baldwin county to use the labor of certain county convicts . . . . . . 442 979 1138 To perfect the convict lease system of this State . . . . 827
COSTs-
A bill-To prescribe costs in cases dismissed or withdrawn from Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 880
To repeal an act to pay certain insolvent costs in the Augusta Circuit as relates to Burke county . . 219 903 1104
To provide fer payment of certain costs in l\forgan county 308 To entitle clerks and sheriffs to certain costs in criminal
cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 To provide for payment of costs to the sheriff of Early
county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544
COUNTY OFFICERSA bill-To amend an act creating CommiRsioners for Emanuel, Marion and .Johnson counties . . . . . . . . 35 322 1025 To make Connty School Commis.~ioners ineligible to other officeR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 675 947 To establish a Board of Commissioners for Paulding county . . . . . . . . . . 37 322 710

INDEX.

1529

To provide a Solicitor for County Court of Sumter coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 39 955 1272

To amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for

Polk county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 323 710

To authorize county commissioners of Thomas county to

appropriate money, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 778

To authorize the commissioners of Troup county to collect

a pauper tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 323 748 To repeal a~ act creating commissioners for Worth coun-

ty . . . . . 54 404 750 0

0



0

0

0











0





To amend the act in relation to pay of commissioners of

Dooly county .

............

57

To repeal the act creating county commissioners of Ap-

pling county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 411

To authorize the commissioners of Thomas county to aid

in building Justice court houses . . . .

74

To amend the act creating commissioners for Colquitt

county . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77

To authorize the commissioners of Fulton county to ap-

point asse;;sors of real estate . . . . . . . . .

79

To create commissioners for Richmond county . .

95

To confer jurisdiction in attachments on ordinaries . . 100

To abolish the office of county treasurer of Monroe coun-

ty 109 688 807 0



0

0























0





0



To empower the commissioners of Decatur county to pay

county debt by special tax

. . . . . . . 109 607 660

To repeal an act fixing the pay of treasurer of Upson

county . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 111 404

To authorize the attendance of bailiffs at the selling of

masters and creditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

To amend an act to empower the chairman of commis-

sioners of :Mcintosh county as :Mayor of Darien to fine

delinquents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 712 1090

To empower the commissioners of Bartow county to au-

thorize erection of gates across public roads 121 222 712 873

To exempt county boards of education from jury duty . 131

133 17-5

To authorize the commissioners of Camden county to or-

der certain payments to county officers . . . . . . 135 222

To consolidate the offices of clerk superior court and

treasurer of Pickens county . . . . . . . 148 193 824 853

To <!ompensate sheriffs for service in county courts . . . 147

To repeal an act to create commissioners for Richmond

county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

To amend an act to create commissioners for Floyd, Ber-

rien, Effingham and other counties . . . . . . 156 174

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To make the tax collector of Spalding county ex-officio

sheriff. . . . . . . . 161 310 920 1010 1105

To regulate the manner of drawiag warrants on the treas-

urer of Warren county . . . . . . . . . Hll 827 855

To authorize the commissioners of warren county to levy

and collect an extra tax . . . . . . . . . . . Hi2 821 855

To repeal an act consolidating the offices of tax collector

and treasurer of Fannin county . . . . . . . . . . . 169

To authorize the commissioners of Newton county to levy

an extra tax to pay the county debt . . . 177 193 827 857

To confer on ordinaries or county commissioners jurisdic-

tion to alter private ways . . . . . . . . . Hl2 829 1102

To authorize the county authorities of Warren to levy an

additional tax for county uses . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

To limit the power of road commissioners courts to pun-

ish for contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 468

To require clerks superior courts to issue subprenas for

the State in criminal cases . . . . . . . . . . . 561

To regulate and fix the bond and salary of the treasurer

of Fulton county . . . . . . . . . . . 210 54S 1134

To provide for payment of the sheriff of Early county . . 211

To authorize the commissioners of Dougherty county to

issue bonds to purchase or build a bridge, etc.. . . 211 543

To create the office of county administrator .. 211 1043 1226

To authorize ordinaries to issue executions for fees . . . 286

To amend the county commissioners act of Monroe co. . . 305

To require ordinaries to erect fences in certain cases . . . 307

To amend the county commissioners act of Murray coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 9~0 961 1023

To authorize the board of education of Weboter county

to pay Katie Pickett for teaching . . . . . . . . . . . 327

To amend an act creating commissioners for Elbert coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 330 922 1107

To change the county commissioners act of Fulton coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 976

To amend the act creating commissioners for Fulton coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Gil

To amend an act to provide a board of commissioners for

Emanuel county . .

. . . . 331 922 1107

To repeal the county commissioners act of Chattooga

county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 1023 1108

To empower the cvmmi~sioners of Chatham county and

ex-officio judges to issue bonds to build court house and

jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 1258 1322

To require tax collectors to make more frequent settle-

ments. . . . . . . . . .

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To abolish the office of treasurer of Bibb c()unty . . 342 977

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To amend the county commissioners act of Emanuel, Ma-

rion, and Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 1001 1191

To authorize the commissioners of Burke county to levy

and collect an extra tax for county uses. . . 532 1001 1191

To amend an act creating commissioners of the counties

of Emanuel, Johnson and Marion, so far as relates to

Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 1194

To constitute tax receivers, sheriffs and ordinaries jury

commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563

To authorize commissioners and ex-officio judges of Chat-

ham county to i8sue bonds to build court house and

jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672 1322

To regulate the pay of tax collector and receiver of Floyd

county in regard to the county taxes . . . . 735 1026 1196

To abolish the office of road commig,~ioner of Bibb co. . . 787

To amend the county commissioners act of Cobb and other

counties, so far as relates to Dooly . . . . . . . . 823 852

COURTS-COUNTY AND CITY-

A bill-To establish a city court in Floyd county . . 56 404 1022

To repeal the general county court act as to Floyd coun-

ty . . . 56 404 1056 0

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To amend the city court act of Richmond county. 60 475 779 To provide tor tr~nsfer of misdemeanor cases from supe-

ri<'r to county court of Baker county . . . .

60

To submit the question oi abolishing the county court of

Hancock county to the people. . . . . . . .

91

To constitute the judge of the city court of Richmond

co. ex-officio commissioners of roads and revenue 96 685 803

To provide for distribution of fines, etc., in the county

court of Sumter county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

To create the office of solicitor of the county court of

Thomas county . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 686 804

To repeal the county court act as it relates to the county

of Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

To amend an act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the city

court of Savannah . . . . . . . . . 116 454 688 808

To abolish the county court of Miller county . . 307 920 960

To authorize c<'unty judges to hold monthly terms else-

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where than at county sites . . . . . . . . . . 404 To abolish the county court of Monroe county . . . . 321 492 To provide a county judge for Mitchell county . . 35 222 646 To eRtablish :t city court for Macon . . . 340 916 1108 1496 To repeal the county court act of Clayton county . . . 446 To submit the county court question to voters of the Rev-
era! counties in this State . . . . . . . . . 419 998 1290 Toestablish a city court in Barnesville, Pike county . . 564 To change the times for holding quarrerly terms of the
city court of Richmond county . . . . . . 566 1025 1195 To amend an act creating a city court of Clark coun-
ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819 119i To define the duties of deputy clerks of county courts,
etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825 1101 To repeal the city court act of Hall county . . . . 1023 103i

COURTS-JUSTICE-

A bill-To empower justices of the peace to change their court

groundR in certain cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

To extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace iu cer-

tain towns and cities . . . . . . . . . . . .

496

COURTS-ORDL.'<ARY-
A bill-To change the time of holding ordinary's court in Lee county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 919 1136
To authorize ordinaries to direct investments by executors, administrators, guardians and trustees . . . . . 448

COURTS-SUPERIORI A hill-To fix the time of holding superior courts in Northeast-

ern circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 53 1iO

To change the time of holding superior courts for Cal-

houn county . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . 61

To fix the times of holding superior courts of the North-

eastern circuit' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10i

To change the time of holding superior court for Calhoun

county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 116

To change the times of holding superior courts of Taylor .

county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 686 994

To change the times of holding superior courts in the

counties of Bullock, Emanuel and Scriven . . . . 185

To make the first term trial term on unconditional contracts 192

'Io amend an act to change the time of holding superior

court of Laurens county . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 345

To regulate the practice in superior courts as to motions

for new trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

285

To require corporations created by superior courts to file

their charter with the clerks . . . . . . . . .

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1533

To authorize superior courts to charter towns that lie in two counties in either county . . . . . . . . 331 9i6 1241
To change the time of holding superior courts in Berrien and Echols counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44i
To change the time of holding superior courts for Fulton and DeKalb counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
To transfer the county of Clayton to the Flint circuit . . 448 To empower judges of superior courts to grant charters for
shell and plank road companies . . . . . . . . 552 1321 To change the time of holding superior court of Douglas
county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 921 1161 To change the time of holding the superior court8 of Gil-
mer and Fannin counties . . . . . . . . .561 1025 1194 To change the time of holding fall term of Cherokee su-
perior court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906 1278

COURTS-8uPREME-

A bill-To authorize the judges of supreme court to appoint a stenographer for that court . . . . . . 333 692 922 1200
To furni~h judges of the supreme court with certain reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 1025 1333

CREEKS AND RIVERS-

A bill-To remove obstructions from Mill creek, in Cherokee

county . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 211 544

D
DEPOSITORIESA bill-To fill vacancies and renew appointments of, etc . . . . 484

E

EDUCATIONAL-

A bill-To change the school system in Pierce county .

93

To amend the school laws of this State . . . .

156

To regulate and fix the mode of paying public teachers in

Rabun county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674 706

To provide for the more efficient enumeration of school

children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 870

To enable the trustees of the "C"niversity of the State to

continue free tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

To establish an industrial school, etc . . . 262 903 1127

To amend the charter of the State University . 443 982 1246

To establish a thorough system of common schools in this

State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

451 998 1290

To encourage private elementary ~chools . . . . . . 475 897

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To establish a brunch college of the State University at Cartersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 1026
To amend the public school laws as to Pierce county . . 480 To authorize the University trustees to accept college at
Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736 1026 To amend the public school law~ conr.erning the tax on
saleo of iiquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 999 1297 To authorize the trustees of the State University to accept
a college at MeVille . . . . . . . . 486 1300 To submit the question of eetablishing a school system to
to the voters of Athens, Ga . . . . . . . . . . . 553 1392 To establish a brancq of the State University at the town
of Eastman . . . . . . . . . . . 564 1025 1327 To create a board of trustees for the Atlanta colored uni-
versity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 To authorize the trusteeR of Atlanta University to estab-
lish a branch college at Brunswick, Glynn county . . 535 To establish a system of public schools in LaGrange, Ga. 737
1196 To authorize the University trustees to accept a branch
college at Culloden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 771 1026 To repeal an act authorizing public schools in the town of
Hawkinsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919

ELECTIONS-

Contested election from Camden county.

. . . . . . 46

A bill-To provide pny for election managers in Hancock coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 477 783 1112

To provide pay for election managers . . . . . . . . . . 8 0

To provide pa.y for election managers in Oconee county . . 93

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 782

To provide compensation for e!ection managers in Han-

cock county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

To prot~t primary elections of political parties . . . . . 100

To require clerks at elections to be sworn, and provide for

their compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

To pay election superintendents in Quitman county .. 155

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 824 874

<:ontested election from Camden county . . . . . . . 201 276

To regulate elections before the General Assembly . . 209 890

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1041

Election of an associate justice of supreme court . . 370 380

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 400

To provide superintendents of elections, and fixtheir com-

pensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 883

To provide for the registration of elE'ctors in Appling

county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

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To prevent i!legal voting in this State . . . . . . . . . 488 To provide compensation for election superintendents . . 488 To provide for the registration of voters in Fulton coun-
ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1256 1295 1385

EXEMPTIONS-

A bill-To exempt professors and students of colleges from road

duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

To exempt active members of Clinch Rifles from jury du-

ty . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

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FEES-

A bill-To repeal an act fixing fees of treasurer and bailiffs of

Upson county . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 404 749

To prescribe fees of solicitor generals in misdemeanors . . 61

To repeal an act fixing jailors fees in Banks and Jackson

counties . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 144 823 853

To amentl an act fixing the fees of sheriff or jailor of

Stewart county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 466

To fix the fees of ordinaries in inquisitions of lunacy . . 311

To regulate the fees of constables for levying and ad ver-

tising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

To equalize fees of solicitors general in this state . . 485 999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1294
To fix fees of clerks superior court for filing and docketing cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
To pre~cribe the fees of justices and bailiffs in pos~essory warrants against intruders, etc. . . . . . . . 552 1025 1325

To provide payment for fees of state witnesses in Gwinnett county . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
To regulate the fees of clerks superior court for recording deeds, mortgages, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 1025
To regulate fees of justices of the peace in.certain caseR .. !J69

FELONY-
A bill-To make it a felony to dispose of land by forged titles knowingly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 889
To declare breaking and entering a railroad. car burglary . 404

FENCES-
A bill-To make certain enclosed land lines in the county of Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 405 851
To make land lines in Taylor county lawful fence . . . 18!J To make land lines lawful fence in Fayette county . . 82!J 8i6 To define and make lawful wire fences . . . . . . . 210 897 To regu] ate fences in a portion of Dougherty county. 211 544

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To require the head of each family to fence hiA or her dwelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
To require counties having the stock law to build fences between them and countie.q having no such law . . 502
To declare Flint river, in 1\:Iacon county, a lawful fence . 705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1026 1196
To land lines lawful fence

FERTILIZERS-
A bill-To abolish the office of inspector of . . . . . . . . . 77 To codify all Jaws on the analysis and sale of fertilizers . 1380

FINES AND FORFEITURES-

A bill-To provide for distrib,utions of fines and forfeitures in cases transferred to county courts . . . . . . . . . . 679
To provide for the distribution of fines and forfeitures arising in Sumter county court . . . . . . . . 686 804
FISH-

A bill-To encourage propagation of fish . . . . . . . . . . . 170

To prevent obstructions to free passage of, in Baldwin

county . . . .

. . . . . . . . 441 979 1137

G

GARNISHMENT LAWS-
A bill-To amend thegarnishmentlaws. To amend the garnishment laws .

. 339 9i6 . 566 !)76

GUARDIANSA bill-To authorize guardians ad litum in certain divorce cases. 485

H
HUNTING, FISHING, ETc.-
A bill-To prevent fishing on certain lots in Dodge county . . 32 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 645
For protection of game and birds . . . . . . . . . 41 To prevent hunting on certain lands in Appling county .. 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 555 To protect game and birds in Wilkes county . 165 334 827
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 To prohibit camp hunting in Clinch county . . . . 209 541 To prohibit the killing of deer and turkey at certain sea-
sons in Rabun county . . . . . . . . . 212 706 To make it illegal to hunt on unenclosed lands of another . 217 To prohibit catching fish except with hook and line in
Emanuel county . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 922 1107 To prohibit fishing in Brice's mill pond . . . . 341 1166 1176

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1537

To prohibit fbhing on lands of another in Dodge county . 503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001 1190
To prohibit !ls!,ing with seins and nets in the Couuasauga river in .\ftirray county . . . . . . . . . . . G35 102() 1195
To prohibit fishing or oeining or trapping on the lands of another after l'rohibition . . . . . . . . . . 821 829 1382
To make it illegal to hunt on the lauds of another in Chatham county when forbidden . . . . . . . . . . 877

I
I.M:l\:IIGRATION-

A bill-To encourage immigration to this State . . . . . . . 335

INSURANCE-

A bill-To incorporate the manufacturers mutual insurance com-

pany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 476

Authorizing the Governor tu insure the public buildings. 108

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687 1062

To incorporate the manufacturers mutual insurance com-

pany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 1057 1154

To incorporate the Rome fire insurance company . . 49 997

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1177

To amend the charter of the national debt assurance com-

pany . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 473 490

J

JOINT SESSIOSS-

For memorial exerci~c of Hon. Chas. J. Jenkins . . . . . 22 22.j

For election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court . . . 310

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. . . . . . . 379 380 395 400

For memorial exercises of Hun. B. II. Hill . . . . 1423 1424 1425

JUDGMENTSA bill-To declare the binding force of judgments . . . . 552

JURORs-
A bill-To regulate the service of tales jurors in superior courts. 36 322 1022
To provide one grand jury for each term of Polk county superior court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 322
Requiring certain persons exempt from jury duty to serve on trials for felony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To provide only one grand jury for 'Vashington county . 53 404 749
To amencl the !awe as to grand jurors in Dooly county 57 1167 1174
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To provide for the pay of tales ju:mrs in Bandolph eoun111 . . 59 411
To provide for the selection of special juries in certain ease& . 2f1t 459 1853
To provide for payment of coroner& jurors 208 850 To require physicians to serve as jurors in certain eases . 21.0
894
1'o provide for the pay of tales jurors, whether they serve
or not . . . . . . . 213 939 1048 1049 To provide pay for tales jurors of Quitman county. . 309 To authorize grand juries to allow extra. pa.y to sherifls 484 To provide compensation for tales jurors in Gwinnett
county . . . . . 503 1370 1371 To provide for selection of (p'and, petit and tales jurors 877
L
LIENS-
A hill-To create liens in favor of owners of stallions and jacks. 62 404 973
To providt for lien11 in favor of transferees of debts for rent . . . . . . . . 94 4.77 1060
To regulate the law of liens on personal propeTty . 485
LIQUOR LA.W8-

A. bill-To prohibit sale of within one mile of church in Big Shanty and other p!&eeK 26 8i 126 184 708
To submit the question of selling liquor to the voters in any county . . . . . . . . . . 16
To prohibit eale of in Omveta. county 16 113 To amend tlle liquor law of Wayne, Coffee, Liberty and
Appling . . . . . 2i 113 2H! 322 554 557 To prohibit sale of near Porter manufacturing company,
in H&bersham county. . . . 33 To prohibit sale of in Hart county . . . . . . . 34 321 558 To prohibit sale of liquor in Monticello and Jasper coun-
ty . . . . . . 84 322 559 To prohibit sale of in Paulding and Glascock counties 37
... . 726184B&Mg5 To regulate sale of in Taylor county . 39 323 '147 To prohibit sale, etc.. of in .Rockdale county. 40 323 'Ill 1164 To make it felony to furnish liquors to habitual drunk-
ards after notice 41 1024 1016 1051 1216 1395 To submit the question uf liquor sale to Lhe voters of Geor-
gia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 To prohibit sale of liquor near Friendship Ohul'Ch, )Jeri
wether county 54 9i7

1539

To prohibit the sale of liquor near certain churches in

Trnup and Heard counties lili 1024

To prohibit the sale of liquor :near Ebenezer church, in

1\leriwether county . . . . . . . . 55

To prohibit the retail ofliquor in Floyd county, outside of

Rome . . 16 404 830 1024 1194

To prohibit the sale of liquor near certain chur~hes, in

Floyd county . . . 57

To submit the liquor question tu the voters of Butts coun-

ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 406 753

To submit the liquor question tu the voters of Mitchell

and Pike counties . 60 184 475 709 735 iD 8il

To llrohibit the sale of liquor in :Meriwether county . 92

683 781

To prohibit the sale of liquor ou public or national holi-

days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 1258 1276

To prohibit the sale of liquor :near Mt. Pleasant church,

White connty . . . 107 686 804

To prohibit the sale of liquor in Bartow county 108 687 805

To prohibit the sale of liquor in Twigs county . 111 161

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To prohibit the sale of liquor near East Point . 112 210 443

To prohibit the sale of liquor within three miles of my

church . . . . . 120

To prohibit the sale of liquor in Campbell county . . 120 222

712 811

To prohibit the sale of liqnor near Penticost church, Jack-

son county . . . . . . . 144 669 823 852

To prohibit the sale of liquor in the i42d district, G. M 1 of Jackson county . . . 145 198

To amend the liquor law of Monroe county . . . 147

To submit the liquor question to the voters uf Morgan

county . . . ,. 165 827 854

.... To prevent the evils of intemperance, and to adopt a gen-

erallocal option law for the State 169 2Im s56 865 403

41J 428

To prohibit the sale of liquor in Spalding county .176 827 875

To prohibit the sale of liquor near Soul's chapel.186 920 966

To prohibit the sale of liquor near l\!arshallville.186 IllS 966

To prohibit the sale of liquor in Franklin county .186 828 856

To prohibit the sale of liquor Deltl' M:t.. Moriah church, in

Gwinnett county . . 187 766 920

To amend the liquor laws of Henry connty . 187 287 Sl!S 857

To prohibit the sale of liquor near Bethlehem Methodist

church, in Hall county 188 920

To prohibit the sale of liquor :near Zoar church, in Gwin

nett county . 188 920 966

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To prohibit the sale of liquor in ~nelldlle, in Gwinnett county . . . . . . . . . 188 923 966
To prohibit the sale of liquor nrar Rehoboth church, in Floydcounty . . D5 189 920 966
To amend the liquor law of Emanuel county . 189 829 876 To prohibit the ~ale of liquor ,litl1in three miles of New-
nan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mo 920 966
To prohibit tl1e sale of liquor in the town of Wiman, Doul!l~ county . 190 829 816
To prohibit the sale of liquor in G!a.ntville 210 490 To prohibit the sale of liquor nelU' Round Oak church, in
Jones county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 295 To prohibit t11e ~ale of lictnor in Catoo~a county 2!2 90S 1279 To prohibit the sale af liquor near the town nf Temper-
ance . 219 903 To prohibit the sale of liquor near Lawrance Cross Roads,
Calhoun county . . . . . . . . . . . 219 90S 958 To pre~eribe the liquor Iicen~~e for JonP county 303 958 To prohibit liquor 11alt'l! near N'ew Hope churt'll, in 1\:ladi-
t!OXI. county. . 304: 919 959 To prohibit the li!J.UOT Hales ncar .New Fork and :Fork of
Broad riYer dmrche11 . . . . . . . . 304 919 964 To prohibit tim !'ale of lir1uor in :Miller county 306 920 001 To prohibit the sale of liquor in Spring Place, :Murray
county . . . 307 960 To prohibit. sale of liquor near Centre church, Oglethorpe
county . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 669
To prohibit liquor sales near the church at Winterville, Oglethorpe county 300 669
To prohibit the sale nf iuto.s:icatiug li!J.uors near Andersonville . . . . . . 313 921 967
To amend an act in relation to sale of liquor in P~ton, Webster cannty . . . . . 317
To prohibit liquor 11ales within three miles Cha.ttahouchu church, Beard county . .
To regulate the sale o liquor in llulloch county .340 976 1108
To fix the liquor licenRe in Baldwin county . . . . 44f
To prohibit liquor sale near :Masonic academy, in Swainsboro . 448 99'1' 1177
To JtroJPbit liquor sales in Echols county . 448 997 1177 To J>~Otibit sale of liquor near Bethany church and other
churches in Jackson, Walton and Gwinnett . . 452 To prohibit the sale nf liquor in the s:Jith district, G.l\I,
479 999 1180 To tix the liq nor license in the town of llcVille .480 1.199 1180 FiJting the !icense for sale of li!J.UOT in Bexrien county 1265 V

bDEX:.

1541

To resula.te the ule of liquor in the !55th district, G. M., 'Varren 0011 nty. . . , . 487 549
To submit the liquor question to the voters of 'Vhitfield county . . 4.1)8 1000 1189
To amend the liquor law of Schley, Talbot and Green oountiCfl , . . . 4116 1000 1189
To prohibit the :Sale of liquor near Baird's church, in Greene oounty , , . . . . 497 1001 1189
To 11ubmit the liquor question in the 8!9tb distriot nf b'ioyu county to the voters . . . 503 1001 1190
To amend an act to fix liquor licelllle in the counties uf Wayne, Liberty, Colfee and App1ing . . . . . . 554
1'o submit the liquor question to the voters of Thomas county . . . . . . . . . . 678 1028 1195
To prohibit sale of liquor in incorporated towns of Telfair county . . 8!5 854
LUNATIC ASYLUli-
A bill- To facilitate the discharge of harmless inmates . . . . 316 To regulate tlte trea.qnrers hand of the lunatic nsylum 318 To determine who may be inmates of the asylum . . 316 To fix the number of trustees of the ru:ylum . lU6 447

M
~DIDIOAL-

A. bill-To prowote the science and practice of medicine 63 123

To ~entl an act to establiah a. board of pharmaaeutica.l

examiners . . . . . . . .

485 lf\J9

Of the:woman's cbriRtian temperanc~ uni<n. . Of the board of pharrna.ceutio.11 examiners

284 495

M:ESSAGES-EXEttrrl\'E-
4!5 46 47 48 !15 311 a2s 356 408 476 1515 5D 536 fl26 sao 717 737 762 880 901 311 917 961 967 1010 1017 1060 1090 1116 1150 1181: 1!32 1!88 1308 1359 1364: HlO 14:40 to 1448 1449 1488

~IESSAGES--B:aA'l')l--

25 52 87 172 188 205 220 274 284 294: 305 355 364: 393 434 465 4:81 577 629 654: 679 tm5 7H 76:! 77~ 700 801 IU9 814 883.
847 8ss 896 !l33 939 955 rm 1005 1037 1068 1082 1112 1125
1147 1163 llti7 1187 1200 1217 12!!3 124!5 1:!64 1287 1273 1281 1312 1313 1323 13-U 135!) 1357 1363 1376 1378 1385
139"l 139!] 1400 1407 1400 1413 1417 1432 1434 1437 1438 1451 J45;j 1457 1471 1473 1475 1477 1-R!i 1495 1498 1500
1506

1642

INDEX.

A bill-To exempt Cuthbert light infantry from road, street and jury

duty . 309 910 961

To exempt tl!e Southern Rifles from road and street duty. 313

. . . . . 920 968

To exempt members of the Bllldwin Blues from jury and

road duty. . . . . . . . . . .

820 1198

To exempt the Clinoh Rifles from jury duty 1119

MINER AND MINING-

A bill-To establish an oiRm of mineral and mining sta.t.i&tlcs 191

MISCELLANEOUS-
A bill-To make more definite the santenaas for misdemeanor~ 36 To change place of public sales in 1\!uscogee county .. 37 646 To protect sheep husbandry by taxing dogs . . 38
To equitabq adjust the claim of the colored race to the
agricultural land scrip fund . . . . . . 1047 1258 1384 To prohibit marriages of whites and mongolians . 38 To build a. new capitol for the State 319 345 429 400 506
862 907 To provide pay for clerks of elections . 38 To a.llow eriminal11 the 011e of anastheties, etc.. . 561 To submi~ the question ol issuing bonds to the voters of
Sumter county . . . . 40 To declare breaking and entering c:tr burglary . . 41 1121 To amend an act establishing State depositories 41 999 1293 To require hotels to provide fire alarms . 61 684 988 To provide for making correct maps of the several coun-
ties of this State . . 8! 1165 1229 To prevent imposition in the sale of oleomargarine . 7'1 685
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988
To provide for the collection of statisties of crime . 313 To change the law as to public works in Early county 78 To provide for reclamation of Okefonokee swamp lands 80 To change the lines of certain ~ilitia districts in Rich
mond eounty . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 111 To reclaim and care for the graves of Confederate soldiers 134 To redistrict the State, etc. , . . 188 215. To divide the State into ten congressional districts. 502 Declarint itinerant agents of nurseries to be peddlers . 140
. . . . . . 713 996 To prevent crops being carried away from rented premi~es
without being aeeounted for , . . 140 To declare personal property to be subject of collateral
pledge or pawn. , 159 718 1261 1278

INDEX.

1549

To regulate the trafiillln seed cotton in the counties of Wilkinson and Twiggs . 161 826 960
To prohibit putting poison upon lands and in waters of thiR State. . . . . 192
To make contracts in this State more reliable . !OS 007 918 To prevent the ole of patent medicines without a formula US To incorporate the real and personal estlte company. . 211 To provide fw. the sale of lc:.t "G," Percival ward, Savan-
nah. . . . . . 218 829 1125 To establish an inebriate asylum, etc. . . , 219 To regulate the time for hoxiug trees for turpentine 327
. . . . . . . . . . : . . . . 921 1165 1241 To repeal an act to encourage manufacture of cotton and
woolen fabrics. . . . . . 330 To require butchers to submit certain bunks to the grand
juries . . . . . . 341 976 1135 To amend the law as to obstruction of public works in
Early county ~ 411 To apportion the State into ten congressional districts . 445 To require registry of voters in this State 446 1216 To provide an estate for the husband in the lands of the
wife . . . . .. . . . . 446 997 1151 To amend an aot to create a board of arbitrators for the
Augusta and Atlanta chambers of commerce. 449 998 1178 To amend an act to protect the farming interests of Mon-
roe connty. . . . . 480 999 1181 To enable ownel'llof real estate to pledge the same for debts 485 To protect the farming interests of Upson county 486 To require partnerships to give the names and residence
of partners . 488 To provide for contesting the Governor's election 674 To establish the line between Georgia aud Nnrtb Carolina 849 To amend an act to define and exteud the powers of the
Orphan's Home. . . . . . . 311 1198
MISDEMEANOBB-
A 'bill-To punish wilful trespass on the land of another , ISO ISO To punish trespas!i where boundary lines are lawful fence 3i12 . . . . . 976 To make oral slander a misdemea.unr . . US To make it penal to sell nr eneum'ber personal property held by conditional purchase . 819 1014

MUNICIPAL COBPOBA'l'IONS-

A bill-To give l\Iayor and City Council of Marietta jurisdiction

over vagrants .

26

To amend the charter of Butler, Taylor county 298

1544

INDEX.

To amend the charter of Marietta

27 213 554

To amend the charter of Dahlonega. . .

. . , 32 317

To amend the charter of Lawrenee,ille

82 322 558

To incorporate Chauncey, in Dodge county 33 321 640

To authorize Mayor and Council of Toccoa to isaue bonds

33 321 557

To incorporate Bowet'$ville, in Hall county 33 321 558

To incorporate Bremen, in Haral110n county . 34: 321

To incorpnrate Dallas, in Paulding county 37 155 176 286

To amend the charter of Atlanta, so as to authorize the

imle of ~55,625 of bonds . . . . . . . . . . 939 99n 1153
To extend the limits of Augusta . 40 322 711

To fix the terms of city couneil of Augusta 40 322 747

To amend the charter of :Reynold!!, in Taylor connty . 42

111 3'!3 748

To amend an act incorporating the town of Ellaville . 54

476 750

To establish a new charter for Jackson, Butts county, . 58

'

411 754

To incorporate the town of GraY~Wille . . . . . 59 406 753

To amend the charter of Barnei!Ville 113 328

To utablish a new chartlll' for Stone Mountain . 59 412 778

To incorporate the town of Villa Rica. . 77 412 779

To incorporate !he town of East Rome . . . . 78 412 779

To create a new ward in the city of Atlanta. . 79 828

To amend the charter of the town of Tallapoo1111. 91 476 780

To codify the acta incorporating :llcDonough . 91 476 780

To amend the cltarter of Rockmart, in Polk connty.9-1 177 782

To authorize the city council of Augusta to fix the 1\Iayor's

salary . . 95 477 'iSS

To authorize the city council of Angusta to il:sue bondt>.!Jii 782

To confer certain powers in regard to appearance bondil

of the 1\Iayor and Council of Americus . . . . . . 105

To extend the corporate limits of Americu11 . 105 963

To authorize the :Mayor and Council of Americus to levy

and collect a water-works tax . . 105 68.5

To 11mend the charter of Crawfordville . . . 108 687 807 To amend the charter of Grim~ as to a city court.llO 493 674

To amend the charter of Thomaston 111 183 8!6 8!8 8i>7

To e:xten<l the corporate limits o Sasannah. . 117 'il2 810

To l!men<l the C'harter of Cartersville . . . . . 1::!1 223

To amend the charter of Roswell . 81 185 713

To incorporate the town of .D11wsonville . 186 201 341

To establish a new chuter for Atlanta . 143 823 851

To e,qtablish a new charter for the city of Dawson . 314 921

. . . . . . . 969 1164

INDEX.

1545

To amend the charter of Clarksville .

. 144 713 811

To incorporate Brown's Station as Bronwood . . 314 921 1105

To incorporate the town of Dublin . . . . . . 147 823 851

To amend the charter oi Thomasville . . . . . 316 921 1106

To incorporate-the town of J aeper . . . . . 147 193 824 853

To incorporate the town of Sumner in \Vorth county . . 326

To incorporate the town of Talking Rock . . 148 Hl3 824 853

To incorporate the town of Jug Tavern. . . . . . . . 564

To confer on the authorities of Americus power to remove

small pox cases . . . . . . . . . . . 158 193 1023 1100

To regulate municipal elections in LaGrange . . 158 825 854

To amend the charter of the town of Hogansville . . 160 825

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855

To extend the corporate limits of )!aeon . . . . . . 164

To confer the power 'Jf reprieves and pardon on the city

authorities of l\Iacon . . . . . . . . . . 164 1166 1175

To codify the acts incorporating .Rome . . . . 185 903 1103

To create a new ward in Atlanta . . . . . . . . . 187 857

To incorporate Powder Springs, in Cobb county . . 190 223

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 829 877

To amend the charter of l\Iacon as to building a market

house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 466 597

To amend the charter of l\Iacon as to granting license,

etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 208 467 598

To incorporate the town of Holton . . . . . 208 467 598

To incorporate the town of )[organton . .

. 208 344

To amend the charter of Cuthbert . . . .

. 208 493

To incorporate the town of Temple . . . .

. 209 489

To incorporate the town of Tye-Ty. . . .

. 210 492

To amend the charter of Jefferson, in Jackson co. . . 210 541

To incorporate the town of Raccoon Mills . . . . . . 210 492

To amend an act to establish the limits of Griffin . . 210 493

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748

To incorporate the town of Ellijay . . . . . . 210 294 454

To amend the eharter of DeSoto, Floyd co. . . . . . 210 542

To repeal the charter of Forrestville . . . . . . 210 332 851

To authorize the appointment of a fire marshal for Sa-

vannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 992 1166 1198

To amend the charter of )!aeon as to mode of elections

therein . . . . . . . . . . .

. 2~1 903

To amend the charter of Gainesville . . . . . . . . 286 96-i

To amend the school law of Hawkinsville . . . . . 305 959

To provide for extending the corporate limits of Colum-

bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 920 1104

To extend the corporate limits of Americns . . . . 313 920

To amf'nd charter of Griffin as to its school system . . 321 493

To incorporate the town of Abbeville . . . . 327 674 812

1546

INDEX.

To authorize the authorities of Madison to establish a

school system . . . . . . . . . 328 92:l 1106

To amend the charter of the town of Leesburg . . . . . 328

To amend the charter of :Monroe, in walton county . . . 329

92:l 1134

To amend the charter of :Milledgeville . . . . 33!l 1166 1179

To provide for registration of voters in the town of Quit-
man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 976 nos

To incorporate the town of Hartwell . . . . . 342 977 1135

To incorporate the town of Ward . . . . . . . . . 404 541

To make Waynesboro a city . . .

. 443 .598 982 ll38

To amend the charter of West End . . . . . . 449 998 1178

To amend the charter of Gainesville . . . . . 450 998 1178

To pro,;ide a new charter for the town of Franklin . . 451

To incorporate the town of Owensbyville . . . . . . . 441

To incorporate the town of Fort Valley .. 550 670 1002 1192

To amend the charter of Louisville . . . . . . 4/!l !l!l9 ll79

To amend the charter of Wrightsville . . . . . 479 999 1180

To enable cities and townH of 10,000 inhabitants to estab-

lish municipal insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485

To empower the Mayor and Council of "Taycross to levy a

tax to pay for an artesian well . . . . . 487 1000 1181

To incorporate the town of Fort Gaines . . . . 445 985 1139

To amend an act to comolidate the eeveral acts iucorpo

rating the town of Waycross . . . . . . . . 487 1000 118.2

To amend the charters of Sandersville, Tennille and

Oconee to exclude liq 11or sales . . . . . . . . . 487 549

To amend the charter of the town of Trion . . . . . . 5ii7

To amend an act to ratify the act of the :Mayor and Coun-

cil of Americus in building a bridge over Flint river .

685 803

To empower the city authorities of Amencns to take ap-

pearance bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803

To incorporate the town of Ball Ground . . . . 1024 1193

p

PENITENTIARY-

A bill-To require the principal keeper to publish name of con-

victs in his reports, etc . . . . . . .

. 62 405 973

To perfect the convict lease syatem . . . . . . . . . 162

POLICE AND POLICE UO":IUIISSIO:NERS-
A bill-To amend an act creating police commissioners for Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 825 853 920 1105
To repeal an act creating police commissioners for Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

INDEX.

1547

PRACTICE-

A bill-To prescribe mode of docketing certain cases in superior

courts . . . . . .

35

To repeal an act authorizing proceedings in equity in

certain cases of insolvency . . . . . . 36 321 976 1013

To authorize amendment of parties at common law . . 36 675

To define trespass on Iand in YVashington county . . . . 53

To make attendance on the Legislature good cause for

continuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

To regulate argument of counsel in superior courts . . . 61

To provide for pleading failure of consideration on notes

given for commercialfertilizers . . . . . . 72 175 262

To regulate the practice in claim cases . . . . 169

To confer jurisdiction on ordinaries and judges su-

perior courts in certain cases . . . . . . . . 685 993

To give defendants the :::ight of appeal to superior courts

in certain cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 1102

To provide for appeal from traverse to a special jury in

superior court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 827

To facilitate the forfeiture of penal bonds . . . 192 829 1103

To require injunctions and receivers in certain cases

against railroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

To require fi. fas. to be recorded on dockets of the court

whence issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

To repeal an act to regulate practice in equity cases re-

ferred to masters in chancery . . . . . . . . . 339 976

To regulate proceedings before the railroad commission,

and provide for certiorari . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

To provide for service on non-residents . . . 451 998 1290

To provide for the probate of foreign wills . . . 1166 1199

PUBLIC OFFICERS-
A bill-To require public officers to make inventory of public property in their charge . . . . . . . . 77 406 1057

PUBLIC PRINTING-

Governor's mes~age-300 copies ordered printed . . . . . . . 51

300 copies of the bill to authorize the plea of failure of con-

sideration to notes for fertilizers . . . . . . . . . . 132

500 copies of the bill to redistrict the State, reported by the

minority of the committee . . . . . . . . . . . 168

300 copies of the penitentiary bill . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

300 copies of the report and bill on a technological school . 262

300 copies of bill to build a new capitol. . .

283

300 copies of the bill to equalize taxes . . . . .

293

300 copies of the substitute for local option bill .

293

1548

INDEX.

300 copies of opinion of the Attorney General on the bond of

lessees of W. & A. R. R. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

300 copies of the bill prescribing the mode of working public

roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1246

300 copies of the local option bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

300 copies of report on the l\Iattingly claim, and resolution

thereon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

411

300 copies of the bill to amend section 4587 of the code . . . 497

500 copies of report on Lunatic Asylum . . . . . . . . . . 597

300 copies of bill to prescribe the mode of working public

roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688

500 copies of majority and minority reports of committee to

investigate department of agriculture . . . . . . . 1080

300 copies of the law as to inspection of fertilizers . .

867

300 copies of the bill to levy a tax on dogs . . . . . . . 870

300 copies of the bill to repeal section 1465 of the code . . . 913

200 copies of substitute for a bill to create the office of county

administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 915

300 copies of the bill to apply the rates fixed by the railroad

commission . . . .

. . . . . . 916

300 copies of the bill to impose a tax to support common

schools . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 985

R

RAILROADS-

A bill-To incorporate the Irwinton railroad co. . . . . 53 404 749

To define the mode of applying the commissioners sched-

ules to certain railroads . . . . . . . . . . 674 915 916

To incorporate the Clarksville Street railroad co. . . 53 675

To extend the franchise of the Coast Line railroad com-

pany . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 790 1258 1373

To incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort

railroad company . . . . . . . 58 406 752

To incorporate the Brunswick Street railroad company . . 79

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 780

To define reckless running of engines, etc. . . . . . . . 80

To incorporate the Rome and Decatur railroad . . 90 127 286

To incorporate the Alice and Dublin railroad company . 672

To require railroad companies to give notice when a half tJ

hour behind time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

To incorporate Fulton C.mnty Street railroad co. . . 123

. ... .. ... .. .

. . . . . . 713 810

To require railroad comp~nies to give in their property

for taxation by counties . . . . . . . . . . 128 199 203

To prohibit railroads from discontinuing passenger sta-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 824 1177 1391

INDEX.

1549

To incorporate tlte Rome aml ChattanOO!JIL rail:roa.d comPlm1 , 1M 923 llGe 117'8
To fix tlm salary of the ucret&ries of the railroad commillsion . . . . . 104
To make railroadR liable for overcharges . . . 207 869 1034 To regulate proceedings before the railroad commission . 9i7
. . . . . 1225 To amend an act creating railroad commissioners 210 914
To amend thccharter of t1m Gate City Street lla.ilroad
Company . . . . . . 210 To authorize Henry Sanden to build a railroad from his
beer. garden to the Central railroad . . . . . 217 829 877 To require railroad companies to employ sworn weighors
. . - 217 829 1128 To require railroad cnmpanies to file charters with the
Secretary nf State , . 222 903 1120 To encnurn.ge the con11truct!nn of railroads by exempting
them 'from taxeR . . . . . . . . . . . 563 To amend the general railroad .act . . . . . . . . 283 1154 To amend the charter of the Cumming aud Sewanee rail-
road company . . . 322 463 To incnrporate the Sweetwater manufacturing railroad
oompan.y . . . . . 322 490 To incnrporate the Classic City railroad compmy . 564 To alter ancl extend the franchises of the Coast Line rail-
road company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 To require enginedrivers or conductors to stop trains at
allrailrurul coo~~ings . 447 997 1251 To incorporate the Fulton Railroad company . 450 To compel connecting railroads to recein~ freigllts from
each other . . . . , 450 998 1284 To amend the charter of the Georgia Pacific railroad . . 521 To incorporate the West End and Atlanta Street railroad
company . . . 521 1001 1190
To autllarize the lease nf the W....~ A. R. B . . 530 To incorporate the Atlantic, Gulf and N. W. R. R. com-
pany . . . . 551 670 Autlwrizing sale of certain lands belonging to theW. &
A. R R., with consent of lessees . . . . . . . 553 To incorporate the Athens, Danielsville and Eastern rail-
road CODI}Jany . . . . . . 553 671
RECONSIDERATIONs-
Of a bill-To provide for the plea of failure of consideration on DUtes far fertilizers . . . . . 75
To exempt county boards of education from jury duty .. 132 To prevent the driving of cattle from range to range. . . 195

1550

INDEX.

To relieve E. B. Ketcherside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495

To empower railroad commissioners to have warehouses

established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573

To amend the stock law of l\Iorgan county . . . . . . . 677

To pay expenses of the committee on a school of tech-

nology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715

To prohibit sale of liquor in Pike and Mitchell counties 716

To amend section 4151 of the code. . . . . . . . . 785

A resolution to procure a portrait of Ron. John Milledge,

deceased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

860

To provide compensation of coroner's jurors .

860

To make railroads liable for over-charges. :

880

To fix the salary of the State librarian. . . .

906

To regulate the mode of elections by the General Assem-

bly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906

To provide for the payment of tales jurors . . . . . . 955

To make county school commissioners ineligible to any

other public office, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954

To incorporate the Georgia Investment and Banking Co. 972

To amend section 710 of the Code . .

. 1005

To amend section 708 of the Code . . . . . . . . . . 1005

To amend section 3893 of the Code . . . . . . . . . . 1005

Resolution to compensate certain lawyers for services ren-

dered the State . . . . . . . . . . .

. 1032

To create the office of county administrators . . . . . . 1068

To create the office of Lieutenant Governor. . . . . 1111

To appropriate money to pay balance due Ron. C. F.

Crisp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . .

. . 1111

To prohibit discontinuance of passenger depots by rail-

roads . . . . . . . . . .

. 1111

To sell liquor in Bullock county . . . . . . . . . . 1112

To establish an industrial school . . . . . . . . . . . 1142

To regulate proceedings before the railroad commission,

etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 1217

To amend section 1.577 of the code

. 1260

To repeal section 4512 of the code

. 1261

To amend section 4097 of the code

. 1261

To repeal section 233 of the Code .

. 1261

To pay the funeral expenses of Gov. Stephens

. 1306

To regulate more equitably the fees of tax receivers and

collectors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1304

RECORDS-

A bill-To amend the law in regard to recording and nse of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 711 996 1337
To repeal an act requiring records of wild land in each county . . . . . . . . . . . 174 552 847 936 1002 1321

INDEX.

1551

To provide for keeping a list of defaulting tax payers,

etc.,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

To authorize the re-recording of deeds, etc., in cases where

the records are lost . . . . . . . . . . . 570 1026

RELIEF LAWS-

A bill-To relieve Drs. Parker and Payne . . . . . . . . . . 34

To relieve Jas. J. Findlay and others, sureties . . . . 674 706

To pay Dr. James B. Smith for attendance on small pox

patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To allow James W. Hall to practice medicine . . . . 39 126

To extend certain benefit. to James A. Darby . . . . . . 58

To authorize Moses \V. Tison to practice medicine . . 54 125

To relieve crippled Confederate soldiers . . . .

63

To relieve Ransom Montgomery, by carrying ont the

State's obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 823 989

To relieve Dr. C. C. Willis from the operation of a penal

act on the practice of medicine . . . . . . . . . . . 108

To relieve Drs. J. H. Parker and F. ~I. Payne of legal dis

abilities imposed by the law on practice of medicine . 125

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

To relieve J. E. ~lcGuire, of Bartow county . . 135 1166 1199

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1238 1239

To relieve Dr. J. T. Robinson, of Randolph county, from

the penalties of an act to regulate the practice of rued

icine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 193

To relieve J as. T. l\IcBride and H. H. Cosby . . . . . . 183

To relieve Enoch B. Ketcherside . . . . . . 209 492 1119

To exempt Dr. C. S. Harris from an act regulating the

practice of medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

For relief of .M. L. D. Pittman . . . .. . . . . 332 976 1388

To relieve John G. Trammell . . . . . . . . 450 1257 1287

To relieve the heirs of Col. Mordecai Sheftal, of Chat-

ham county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

To relieve the sureties of the tax collector of Bibb co . . 565

To amend an act to relieve maimed and indigent Confed-

erate soldiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671

To relieve the county of Wilkinson by refunding certain

monies paid to Dr. B. S. Carswell . . . . . . . 684 1085

REPORTS-

Of committee to inform Governor of the reassembling .

27

Of the General Judiciary Committee . 45 66 67 Sti 89 102 119 163

167 168 181 195 200 228 274 291 301 302 318 337 350 406 421

429 432 452 513 528 559 598 610 625 658 682 716 760 786 804

865 910 918 926 1007 1032 1161 1229 1244 1294 1306 1348 1354

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 1370 1420 1497

1552

INDEX.

Of Committee on Local and Special Bills . 45 69 100 124 140 142

. . . . 170 182 197 227 296 529 554 600 601 630 694

Of the committee on the Academy for the Blind . . . . . . . 91

Of the Committee on Finance . . . 65 84 103 119 133 166 181 196

215 228 280 291 298 319 335 3G2 362 417 418 428 433 469 497

517 555 575 611 627 683 733 786 821 886 908 927 10R1 1155

. . . . . . . . . . . 1182 1202 1205 1222 1272 1322

Of the committee on 'Veights and Measures . . . . . . . 562 684

Of the Committee on Special Judiciary . . ..j7 68 85 101 115 136

159 165 178 229 272 273 290 299 301 317 343 351 360 362 404

422 442 491 513 528 573 574 608 632 670 728 758 832 868 925

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1016 1026 1080

Of Committee on Railroads . . 75 118 133 180 323 426 455 504

. 512 609 610 789 1055 1100 1138

On the State of the Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . 619 870

Of the Committee on Hygiene . . . . . . 76 298 470 620 681 902

Of the Committee on Penitentiary . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 1447

Of the Committee on Redietricting the State . . . . . . . 520 628

Of the Committee on Wild Lands . . . . . . 145 585 608 621 1017

Of Special Committe~> on treatment of certain inmates of the

Asylum for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633

Of the Committee on Education . . 87 117 297 402 428 444 513 516

534 657 719 735 745 772 788 889 927 985 1053 1230 1357 1443

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to 1446

Of Conference Committees . . 1287 1329 1370 1420 1482 1483 1487

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1499

Of the Committee on Counties and Coanty Lines . . . . . . . 299

Oi committee on alleged mutilation of evidence taken by Com-

mittee on Agricultural Department . . . . . . . . . 1483 1484

Of committee to prepare a memorial of Hon. B. H Hill .

127

Of the committee on the military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910

Of the committee on redi:ltricting the State . . . . . . . . . 137

Oi the committee to procure the records of the State medical

board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796

Of the committee on the obstructions in Sa>annah river . . , . 363

Of the committee on adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761

Of the committee on corporations . . 88 102 123 125 145 177 200

221 315 332 348 370 425 465 476 569 601 620 657 772 612 915

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 968 1047 1083 1084 1137 1406

Of the committee to examine and report the amount oi bus-

iness pending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730

Of the committee on roads and bridges . . . 146 444 687 746 1192

Of the committee on the lunatic asylum . . 284 454 516 579 to 597

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796

Of the committee on the deaf and dumb institute . . 612 to 616 733

Of the committee on agriculture . . 191 206 208 353 413 474 4!l7

. . . . . . . . . . . 5G1 543 551 609 785 866 1175

INDEX.

Of the committee on enrollment .198 207 227 229 292 311 315

337 355 356 401 402 420 456 463 464 605 535 538 580 576 631

664 665 678 686 106 801 808 809 525 832 887 892 909 954 966

968 990 993 1007 1053 1090 1113 1129 1171 1203 1223 1236

1236 1244 1314 1386 1404 1430 1455 1469 1471 1479 1492 1494

. 1498 1600 1607

Of the special committee on the life and services of Hon. Chas.

J. Jenkins . . 201 202 223

Of the committee on Technological School . . . . . . 230 to 262

Of the joint committee on the life BJJd services of Hon.R. V.

Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 272

Of the Committee on Bnle~:~ , . 333 422 471 059 006 710 734 781

. . . . . . . 892 1102 1132 1164 1314

Of the Committee on Immigration . 413

Of the Committee on Public Printliilr . . . 534 753

Of the Committee to investigate the Department of Agriculture

. . . . 1069 to 1080

Of the Committee on Temperance 97 114 139 1'13 211 218 312

.338 431 i32 i73 5'14 60'1 759 1024 1350 1439

01 the joint committee to investigate theM. and N. Ga. railroad

company .

. . . . 1203 1223

Of the special joint committee to prep~<re a memorial on the life

oi Governor Stephens . . . 105 149 li3

Of committee to procure portraii of Ron. B. H. Hill . . . 1423

Of the Committee on Bor.ds and Bridges . . 118

Of the committee to select an artil!t to prepare a portrait of Hon.

A.. R. Stephens . . . 1421

Of the Committee on Banks . . . . . .123 167 515 '116 1090

Of the committee to visit the State Univemt:y . 1057

REPORTS-SU!'REME CouRT-

A bill-To furnish Supreme Court Reports to all counties that have not been furnished . 194

REPORTERS-

A hill-To fttrtl:erprescribe the dudes of reporters of the Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . 285 903 1133 1147

RESOLUTIONS-OF HouSE-

Committee provided to notify Governor of re-assemhliiilr. . 24

Notifying Senate of readiness of House for business . 25

BelatirqJ to)he arrii.Dgement of desks . 27

'.&(compensate certain attorneys for services rendered the State

in the Eastman oases . . 313 475 1011 1361

Relating to mode of introdttciiilr and reference of local bills 31

Fixina hours}or daily meet~ and adjo'IU'nment

31

Prov~ for payment of mileage. 31 43
98

1554

INDEX.

Authorizing Governor to subscribe for code to supply Notaries

Pahlie . . 42 107

lf.equiring Librarian to furnish code to Notaries Public 43

. . . . . 28S 210 1016 1!10

Providing a committee to attend commencement exereises of the

University of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76

Providing a eom.mittee to investipte the Department of Agri-

culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 106

To prohibit iutrodetion of new matter . . '18

Authcuizing Jackson 'l'. Ta.ylor to m..a.ke indexes for the Jour-

nals . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 678

'l'o procure and deposit the records of the State Medica.l Board 13

To pay the perdicm and expenses of the joint committee on the

Lunatic A111lum . . 94 473 fiE

To appoint a joint committee on the life of Ron. Chas. J. Jen-

kins. . . . . . . . . Sf!

Delating to the memorial exercises on the life of Governor Ste-

phens, etc. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Authorizing a subscription for Jones' History of Georgia 188 '111

To pay N. N. Edge for ad\ertiaing wild lands . . SOB 929

Providing for treatment of the partially blind in the Asylum of

the State . . . . . . 113 1!!

Adding to the joint committee tJ> select a portrait of Ron. B. H.

Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Fixing the time for memorial exercises in memory of .l\fr. Hill. 127
Of tlmnl11 to the veteran ofliceri! and soldiers of t-he Third ReF

ment of 1\Iaiue . . . . . . . . . . 856 938

To furnish certain hooks for 1\fcDuffie county . 1!8

Authorizing the Governor to obtain a. safe place of deposit for

certain State paperil . . . . . . . . 1815

Inviting Col. B. 1\I. Johnson to addreilll the Senate 110

To pay Early County News for advertii!ing wild land . . 138 tt74 698

. . . 103! 1036

To create a joint committee on management of convicts 314

To purchase certain books for Douglas county . . 189 473 619

To authorize settlement with tax collector of TeUa.ir county 314

...................... 11711!!6

Bequiring clerk of the HoWle to procure and place in the Ronae

a map of"Georgia. showing the proposed new districts . . . 139

'Authorizing mtte&ll of taxes on wild lands, to be refunded to

those l:ly whom paid. . . . 144

Providing a committee to report resolutions on the life of Ron.

Chas. J, Jenkins . . . 166

To appropriate money for B. F. BrumbC'rry . . . . 184

To provide a committee to inquire into business before the Gen-

eral Asllemhly . . . . . . . . 190

INDEX.

155o

To furnish codes to Road Commissioners . 194 Authorizing the rmployment of n. stenographer by committee to
investigate the Department of ~\.gricnlture . . . 200 To procure a life-size portrait of Hon.R. V. Johnson 207 461 Appropriating $500 to furnish Suprellle Court Reports to Dodge
county . . . . 211 To provide for procuring a portrait of Ron. Chaa J. Jenkins 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 701
Reln.tive to the life and services of Hon. Chas. J. Jenkins. 224 Relative to the denth of Hon. 1\t. J. Cmwford . 265
Providing a. committee to enquire what counties have not been mpplied with wuightll and mellllnres . . 268
Providing for the purchase of the unsold edition of theoode. 284 Authorizing cl.:lrk to turn over the paper11 in Camden contested
election case to Solicitol'-Geoeral of Brnn;;wick Cirenit . 289 To defray the expenses of the Committee on Technology . . 306 336
. 473 703 7!10 1391 Authorizing the Stnte Librarian to furnish Supreme Conrt re-
ports to :\Iii ton county . . . . . . . . . 306 473 793 To relieve W. IL Horne, Tax: Collector of Spalding G~Jnnty 310
. . . . 336 475 769 To pay the Chaplains of the General As~embly . . . 310 473 765 To exclude new matter after a certain dll.te . 325 To pay James A. Green a 11nm of money for collecting for the
State . . . . . . . 329 475 773 774 To pay the per dirm of Anthony \Vil1100 for the entire session 330
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 342 To pay per diem and milaage of comrnittee on Deaf and Dumb
Asylum . . . . . 332 475 Relating to memorial exercises in honor of Hon. H. V.Johnson 524 Requiring clerk of the Honse to furni.l!h calendars showing thu
regular order of business each day . 354 To print two hundred copies of each day's journal . . . . . 360 To supply Clinch county with certain Supreme Court reports. 562 To procure an oil painting of the Hon .A. H. Stephens. . . 404 457 To sup1liY standard we~hts and measures . . . 562 Relating to daily meeting and adjournment 414 Directing Governor to institute snit against the lessee of Indian
Springs reservation 061 1:103 914 Providing for final adjournment . . . 414 To provide a committea to inquire into tl1e business of the Gen-
eral .A.Jsembl;r . . . . 428 To in~truet the Governor to direct the .Attorney-General to dis-
misR le&a.l proceedings against the Western and Atlantic Rail. road Company . . 427 429 430 435 440 To pay Daniel R. Proctor per diem and mileage . . . . 456 797

1506

Imr>:mx..

To obtain a. portrait of Hon. John Milledge 44S 822 835

To relieve John W. Cain by paying a reward . . 445 474 799

Relating to a national telegraph 11ystem . 447

To procure portraits of deceued Governors . . 4.52

Declaring mell}hars and certain officers entitled to mileage. . 455

To furnish Pauldblg county with Supreme Court Reports 474

Providing for evening se~sions . .

478

To ftC!lude :aew matter after 17th August . . . 478

Instructing the Committee on Education to enquire into the

management of Atlanta U:nivemty . 471 517

Authorizing the Governor to subscribe for 500 copies of the Pub-

lic Acts . 484 822 837

Relating to the purchase of the portrait of Chief Justice War-

ner by Mrs. Sandwich. . . 484 823

To preserve the sword presented by the State to Col. Daniel Ap

pling . . . . 488 613 849

Authorizing Committee on Penitentiary to employ a steno-

grapher . . , , 496

Enquiring in regard to the policy of selling the Western and

AtlanticBailroad . . 527 788

Relating to hours of daily meeting and adjournment . 560

To pay the committee of visitation to the University 530 1391

Limiting speeches to fifteen minutes . . . 563 624

Authorizing settlement with sureties of Samuel R. Hoyle . 549

. . . . . 1028 1037

To furnish Harralson county certain Supreme Court. Reports . 553

To appropriate 1150 to furnish Supreme Court Reports to Bartow

county . . . . . . . .

553

To procure a portrait of Chief Justice Warner. . 558

To furnish Supreme Court Reports to Pickens county . . 564.

Relating to a congreuiona.l appropriation to improve Savannah

river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 1351

To have night meetings of the House . . 971

To furnish certain Snpreme Court Reports to Catoosa county . 56$

Fixing 1st September for the day offinal adjournment, ete. . 565

Of condolence with Hon. L. F. Garrard on the death of hie son . 604

Authorizina George Mattingly to sue the State . 617

To pay the stenographer for committee to investigate the Depart-

ment of Agriculture . 969:1257!1265

Requiring Ordinaries to procure seals and stamps for weights

and measures .

661

Providing for night sessions . .

691

Relating to hours of meeting and adjournment .

691

Fixing hour& for meeting and adjournment

'iSS

To appropriate 911200 to purchase certain booka for Oconee coun-

ty'. . . .. . . . " . 790

INDEX.

1057

To relieve the sureties of the Tax Collector of Bibb county . 821

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1166 1199

Notifying Hon. J. E. Brown that his invitation to visit Louis-

ville was accepted . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 828 860

To pay the actual expemes of the commiHee to procure tho:: re-

cords of the State Medical Board. . . . . . . . . . . . 854 931

Fixing September 15th for final adjournment . . . . . . . . . 905

To adjourn sine die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 982 1143 1367

To distribute reports of committee to investigate Agricultural

Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ." . . . . . . . . 1486

Of thanks to Ron. J. E Brown and Humphreys Castleman, Esq. 809

Providing for night ses~ious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1097

To pay for surveying the line between Georgia and North Caro-

lina . . . . . . . . . . .

. 1134 1257 1268

To adjourn sine die on 26th September .

. . . . . . 1143

To pay A. F. Cooledge $100 . . . . .

. 1161 1257 1273

To pay the pages extra compensation .

. 1162 1257 12i0

To pay Fitzgibbons and Bower and others . . . . . . . . 1177 1257

To relieve members of the General Assembly from loss of books

by the Kimball House fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1183

To secure an early final adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1308

Appointing a committee to invite the Executive and other dis-

tinguished gentlemen to be preseDl at memorial exercises of

n1r. Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1423

Relative to bringing up the unfinished bnsiness . . . . . . 1486

Relating to delay and alleged mutilation of the evidence taken

by the committee to investigate Department of Agriculture . 143i

Referring the evidence and report" of the committee on Agricul-

tural Department to the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1446

Referring the report of Committee on Penitentiary and evidence

taken thereby to Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1448

To provide a committee to wait on the Governor to inform him

of the proposed final adjournment, etc . . . . .

. 1469

Authorizing the signing of bill~ after adjonrnment

. 1486

Of thanks to Hon. .M. A. Harden and as"istants .

. 1498

Of thanks to reporters . . . . . . . . .

. 1499

Of thanks to the Augnsta Chronicle and Constitutionalist . . 1499

Of thanks to the Ron. L. F. Garrard and Ron. W. R. Rankin. 150i

RESOLUTIONS-OF THE SENATE-
Directing shipment of codes to certain officers . . . . . . 221 908 Providing for the election of an Associate Justice of Supreme
Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Authorizing Joint Committee on management of convicts by the
M. & N. Ga. R. R. Co., to send for persons and papers . . 380 Excluding new matter after 15th Angust . . . . 482 497

1558

INDEX.

Authorizing Commitke on M. & N. Ga. R. R. to employ a sten-

ographer and seargent-at-arms . . . . . . . . . 484

Relating to the <::ollection of the Trezevant claim . . . . . 522

To discontinue the suit against the W. & A. R. R. Co. . . . . . 568

Tendering the thanks of the General Assembly to Ron. C. C.

Jones for his address on the life and services of ~Ir..Jenkins. 569

Extending the time for constructing a fish way in Savannah river

by Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569

Directing shipment of codes to certain officers .

. . . . . 569

Providing a Joint Committee to enquire into the business before

the General As;;embly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612

Authorizing the Committee on the Penitentiary to employ a sten-

ographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

Tendering thanks to Bon. J. E. Brown and Humphreys Castle-

man, E,q., etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1020

Directing the Governor to press for trial the case of the State

vs. John Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1028 1395 1496

Authorizing the loan to certain persons of the mineral specimens

and maps of the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1028

Authorizing the Joint Committee to examine and report on the

pending business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1028

To relieve members from the loss of books of the State by the

Kimball House burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1028 1395



Authorizing the Comptroller General and Treasurer to write off

certain accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1169

Instructing the Governor to furnish 250 able bodied convicts

for theM. & S. Ga. R. R. . . . . . . . . . . . 1265 1284 1419

Fixing the time for the memorial exercises of Hon. B. H. Hill 1285

Providing a Joint Committee to wait on the Governor and in-

form him of the resolution to adjourn sine die. etc. . . . . . 1476

Requesting the return to the Senate of House bill in relation to

depositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1478

Requesting the Governor to increase the salaries of the guards

at the capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1496

Referring report of the committee on the Penitentiary to the

Governor, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1497

Authorizing the Governor to employ an additional night watch-

man. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1497

ROAD LAWS-
A bill-To amend the road laws as relates to Houston and Monroe counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 187 828 875
To provide for constructing a road from Clayton to Hiwassee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
To make it unlawful to collect tolls when turnpikes are not in repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 826 1101

INDEX.

1559

To amend liJl act areating aommi.ssioners of turnpikes 174

To amend tha,road laws as to Lumpkin county . . . 185 317

To amend the\toad laws in relation to Irwin aounty loS 467

To amend an act'to. apportion the road .lumd.s of Ema.n

ueland Johnson coiii;:tifl;_, . . . . . . . 209 544

To To

amend the road laws of prescribe the methnd of

Cwiollnr.~denng

county public mads

: 349

119 688

. . '~. 979 1246 1361

To amend 'the road laws of this St'lte as to Cbattooga.

county . \~. 444 9.2 1139

-f

To authorize J. D. Welchel and J. S. Gar to erect gates

~~

over a public road . . . . . . . . . . 450 998 1179

To amend the road laws as to Floyd aounty \ 672 1194 To work the publie roads of Thomas county by t~~n,
etc . . . . . ..~~

To provide a road system for Whitfield aounty . 706 1167

. . .

. . . . . . 1196

s

SENATE BILLS-

A bill-To divide the State into ten congressional districts . . 380 . . . . . . 455 523 537 636 646
To amend section 17M of the aode. 471 1169 1404 To prevent abatement of letters testamentau" granted fe-
males in certain cases . . . . . 471 1168 1404
To amend section 1936 of the code . . . . 471 To prevent foreip. insurance aompanies from :moving
cases to the Federa.l courts 471 1168 1409 1452 To empower the University '.rrustees to lease and improve
aerta.in land . . 472
To. prescribe the oath of jury commissioners .472 1169 1412 To authorize creditors to redeem the property of their
debtors from tu sales . 472 1168 1418 14!9 1498 To regtlla.te practice in the Superior Courts . 472 To amend the law in regard to reception of interrogato-
ries . . . 472 1169"'1418 'l'o regula.te'the publication of Supreme Court Reports. 471
. . . . . i1030 1413
To amend sub-section 4157 (o) of the code . 471 1030 1414
To lli.ILke tl;le second term trial term in. Justice Court~~ in
certain cases . . . . . 472 1895 1414 To prescribe when the statutes begin to run against an
unrepresented estate . 471 1030 1417 To amend section 4.517 of the code . 472 To regulate J.he mode of calling and disposing of cases in

lMO

t
Supreme ~ourt . 47! 1300 1421 1454 1455

To :llx: the, time and method of trying 9ases of mandamus

Toi namS~ulplde rsi oecr taionnd

SnpremeCourts. f.
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.


.
472

472 168

1396 1399

1422 1458

To amend section 4587 gt}lvait~de . . 472 568 739

To amend section 46~ of the Code.. 473 568 1402"1429 1480

To .req aire .CommJ'ioners of Agriculture to make anal):-

&18 of sails./ 473 1030 1418

To change ~ time of holdin1 Superior Oourt of Laurens



coon~.~
To am~ a.n

act to carry

. . . . . . . ~3~91421 into efFect the last clause of pa.r-

~ph_l, section 1, act 7 of tl1e Constitution.473 1395 1416

T~ amend section 529 oi the code .- 473 569

.../1\lestablish a branch agricuituralcollege at Waycross.567 913
..r--..../1' j . . . . . . 925 1257 1421

'

To provide for payment of a.dvertisin and pOI'Iting no-

tices required of Ordinaries . 567 1029 1300 1422

To amend section 12Hi of the code . . . 567 1030 1461

To amend section 1!35 of the code . . 567 1030 1422

To prohibit Railroad Commissioners or their clerk from

receiving fees in certain oases . 568

To declare betting on elections a misd.emeanar 668

To define the status of foreign ral.lroa.d companies doing business in this State . . . 568

Giving power to the Railroad OommisP.ionem to require

the several railroads to furnish agents and warehouses

a.t proper points . . . . . . . 568

To change the time of holding Superior Oourts in the

counties of Bulloch, Emanuel and Scriven . 569 81J2

To amend section 4500 oi the code , 672 1030 1419

To provide for making parties in divorce cases . 673 1396

. . . . . . . . . . 1464 1469

To amend section 3694 of the code . 673 1396 1464

To provide an a.dditional mode of foreclosing mortpges

on personal property . 1028 1250 1399

To prohibit the sale of adulterated food or drinks 1028 1256

- . ' . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 1409

To establish a hranoh collep at Walthourville . 1028 1!16

To establish a branch collep at LaGrange . 1028 1169 1460

To incorporate tbc 'Vigilant Live Stock Mutual Insur-

ance Oo . 1029 ,1169 1418

To prevent the drivhig of cattle into this State for pastur-
ma . . 1029 1257 1419

To regulate the law of year's support. . . . 1029

To prevent the discharge of fire.arms near or ott public

hihW II.7S "

1029 1396 14'1!

r,, Jll'<J\'i.i. fot ~<urveyin~ i:H~till in cerulin c:tti(:!4 102'.1 llitl

. . ' ' . . . 1-!7!1

""t(. t+:tng~ t11t t~Iut fnt LolfJillg ~~peri(>r Court oi C1ayton

. . . WJ~: J:t!lt~ 1 ~n1

an :~.>l.liti..ral 1mAe llf taking ~R!II!II w t!te Su-

l'ruue '-"'"ut . . . ~ . . . lO:!t. t:)[~{) J~r;.~

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fe,., or J;,igCr 11\1(\ n::i!iil~ . 10:.'!1 1-!0:i 14tl:! 1 U19 J ~11!.1

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r,. amen.! "''ltit>~l t:!.;s vi the r.nle . . . 11Gi!

T.:. a:L!cn.! an :tf't t'l it,.Jar. wl!.. are agents of i:~>n~ruwe

t:!lll~til~f""' .. .. .. i; h~ j:}.:t/ 14;-o;O

'['n t.-tah!i~o,h :, lir:mc:h ,,J!.:ge allfa,vkillll\'ill' l]r_j;; J:Oli 1!7~1

'!'., t-.<l::l:!i-h " b: :thh ,.,.)kgd.t \!nr<lmllvil\(.1 1(;-.: J:W; 1179

'1\:. ~:~.biil, 2. hr:tul'lt ('<~lifJ<' ~t: 1 N~ \",J.lky. U>i 1:.!41 VSO

l';: :unen' .,.l'ti~n L ~.;;of thl? volic . . . , 11UU

Tu :.. :uc:L.i :!.'! :~({ rq;!1!at~ng th~ r~te:-; ui legal a\h~erti~lngJ

cl~. . . . . . . . . 1-llt.i

'rn vr'7""irit: :~;t: 'Ih~tLm= <Jf JH'n;!nt.itlg ttlU\"ict~ &tl witnJt~,.~~

in .Ur~~ . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . iH" t~fi!i !-17:!

l'rt th<'!are oi tur<:c an Hf't to t~fl{' t1rage n,.,Llll'l~ iur a!alr-

i~t:: }:l)\"'i~ii,fi. t'n~ t'ti!tglatt:J Jduratif1Jt o[ inH~t\:u. TloY="

. . . . . . . . . . . U2t.i 1-tat;

"':\It 1 il,ra.ri:m tf rt~pn,ent the ji.l1ne i!l cerut.:n !';J.-:t;;.; in l"'nitcd ~tat.~-"' c~}nrir; .. . . . ~7-t s:.:..~ "l'u pro\'i.il' an lt:<i>'tant Li bt'lU'IIlll, nnrl !h hi. ~oalr ry :)l.li
~r.\'I'E r!tr~A,nmh -
in . . ! ~{i :1\!,'1 1lfll

..r\ f,m ..-"Tt T'!ain ,wmr~~ (,f 11!111'k to krcp tbu .<:lHlC frvm run-

!ii~.l4 at l.r:.;t ~n Ja1pt.1 county . 0=~, :.:o~-~ -~"?';) l~"-l ;{10

'f,.

W:J"r" uf ,;t...:k ;f, Uanc,.ck Ct.'llllty t.-. piE'';E'llt

:;t ~:ttu: !ro1n running at lnr~e . . . . . !=,.) ~It~ 47~. .1th)

T.' ~'lJlliu. ('\'fl:-... of '"'Ltck in Or(ettt: count,.r to kfvtt t!p

!;i' "lflnll; . - "' ~ . ,.

.. .... 1+7 ~~f~) 1;;) noo

J',.; ... ,.,;l'f "'' ;);: rtf 'tm:k ju Bu,.kr- l'OlllHY lo b!tp th"

...._.,e !rr:: rmminll' nt large . . . , 1'.!0 il':!

'J,,

,,.,. 1:!":' ,,; ~!.t'JI'k in Ct>hb L'fllltJty tn k;.<tp the

.-~lHt' fr.,:~~ !'Hl!liu;.;- at Jarg~ . . . 1.:2(; 1an ;!i}~t .J;-.; Q~;) ...;~t';

l'tJ !:c:.Ht tih1 d:n tl {'uttle into tllis:-5tate !'or gtdzing

p::~tllJ~!> . . . . ' 160 1:!1!11

To reqiii~o"\'\'ners of st<-cl-'in Wnrre1t comitY tcYk!p tbt> . >1:1.me t'rOJit running a.t la~ge , 100 a27. 856

'Eo }:d'ohihii persons f.rr.w driving ..:aWo.> irOOJ. olie l'ILI!ge to n"Mtht'l; etc;. . . . . . . '185 1~7 1:!76

1\1 prev:ei:J.t Jmga f.rom .rnnwr.g at large on ~t. i)!DJOI!Ii ]Jt-

. land.. . . 19;) 'ill:! 812 To make- ownPrs of ~rock liable for daml\ge"' <lone by ther

.~took . . . 21'.1~. !HID
T::> amend.ihe'~olook law uf :\lo!"!(IW count .:!l:t; oot:. 899
To prevent the drhinif of l'lhee<p f'l'(l<l a ange in Tbotm~:

oouut; without giving ntdf!t' . . 2.> 748

To rey_uire 0~1ere of stock in en'~ of Flint river in :.h.d-

ii!WI ctmnty to keep the Mme lenned. . . ::106 'J:j~)

To prevent tllellriving of cattl;: ino &bun colll'!.r :tt.

<.-i!rlain ~n.<ns . . . : :!ll!i ~120
To 1'I!I:J.ni.n: ,,wn. .rll oi "tuek in ~~~ld'll'in <'llnnty to ktt'p. the

sanle frnm run:oin!l' at la.tg.a ,. ..,. <'i:l 1M..

Tc proltibit driYing c:attle iut<' llli~ s.ale for pa;ot.ln;~c. -%5,

. lOOt

'l'o provide meaM for putting to clenth lill.ol'k injnrcd by traine . . . . . . 48~' l t~6 1Sl2

To prevent mock from runuing at 1arg( in &Wit.l'll a:md

'\' iDil'llillt' dietricts, :Bibb OOUUt.)' , , 4!)fj liJj{) llSS

To n:!ttire owners of stuck 1n Talinfet:-. conuty t1 i:~p

tlte same e:ncIOiled . , ;:J8v ~l}

To p;ure:nt the driving cJ caul<> fr-Ul. infect"'d tli~Lr;tl~ f(,

healthy lllt"alitles .

. . . aM 1001 .1 1J.: H::?o

T

A bill-To Jltovill<" for pmJ>er as<el"'JJll.'nL nf propnty in t'Mil8tll.t~ ~~~

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3?'~ 122

BeqtZiriug Tu Collwtorll tu pay P:l ruuds of tht- ~nu~

into the TreMury . . .

4t)

To faciUt:~te collection of poll ta:-r. . . . . . . . . 41
. To regulate the fees of Tu l:\.1Celn:rs'and Cvl'lect..u~; , rr..fi

' . " .. . : ~ 1.:::!~ 13:!~~

,'.!'o ootnpel Tax Collect<.n. 1(1 render secoul!t wlJ~n <!I !:eJ

Q1l. lor tho ome . . , . . G~ lOti !1fli~

To nu.tlulrh;e th: il!RUe of alias tax ti. ia<~ >-(., 4:<" b~l

To provide a board to eqn:r.lizP ta:t"es in t'l:te mill tin. :!i~
tricifl Of tile Sm1.e l:.!:t :![l:t

:Requiring tnxes of Railroad Companies in cr,m.ti"" 'where l~>tated on all pMpe:rt:y owne-d by them hot not
~nd f!!r rlililr~ purposes 100 il::! 006

ltriDEX.

1663 ~~

,, To impoae a tax for support.of sclmola 158 1017 1018

.._.,--' '\ To impmre a tax on to'l:!acao ~ddlera 1001 1814

~ . , , ~ To p~ovide for t~~ng ~~~~in_? ;t~clr of railroads partly in

J. /

, thiS and partJJ lu v.!J,_, ;;,;6.es 159. 825 1101,

:V/

.To refund taxes to Summerville Mills, Auju&!a, .r&. 183

.~

~o compel Tax Collectors to receive iury scrip for emm-

~ty mua . ~ . . 321

Tv levy a tax on dogs in Floyd county . '10M 1106

(

To regulate the collection of taxes . . 564

'1.\' levy a tax on dogs in Clarke county 445 984 1139

Tc impose a tax on dop . . 4'1li 8'10 951

'

To levy a. ta.x on persons enpged in dis~g, etc. 452

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, WITNEaSES AliD TESTIMONY-
.,__. A hill-TG'provide compenutinn for State wih111saeS. i86 To provide for takin te&timony in applications for iujunction, etc. . U1 893 To make Stern's U. S. Calendar legal evidence . 481 999 1293 To impose a tax on tobacco peddlers 520

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