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January 23, 1886
The Daily Clarion
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
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On January 22, 1886, the Mississippi House of Representatives held its sixteenth day session, chaired by Speaker Sharp. The assembly granted leaves of absence, concurred in resolutions for committees on levee boards and educational institutions, debated and passed several bills on levees, claims, county affairs, and public records, rejected others, and introduced numerous new bills on topics including agriculture, judiciary, railroads, and temperance. The session adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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HOUSE-SIXTEENTH DAY.
FRIDAY, January 22, 1886.
House met pursuant to adjournment, Speaker Sharp in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Hunter.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Noland and Groves, on account of sickness.
S. J. R., appointing a committee to investigate the affairs of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board was called up and blank filled by five and concurred in. Committee, Messrs. Eskridge, Ferguson, Taylor, Meharg and Roseborough.
appoint a committee to visit and investigate the University at Oxford and Normal School at Holly Springs.
On motion of Mr. Waldrip, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole. Mr. Waldrip in the chair.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, moved that the committee rise and report back that the resolution providing for appropriation of $100 to defray expenses of committee, do pass.
Mr. Hoyle moved that the sum of one hundred dollars to defray expenses of committee be stricken out and five dollars inserted instead. Withdrawn.
Mr. Selman moved that the committee rise, report progress and ask permission to sit again. Carried, and report adopted.
From Committee on Claims:
In relation to the claims of F. T. Taylor for work done in House of Representatives, the committee recommended that it be paid out of the general appropriation fund, and that it be recommitted to Appropriation Committee.
Mr. Selman moved that that part of claim which relates to the building of postoffice in the House be paid out of the contingent fund on order of Speaker. Carried. The rest of the claim was then referred to Committee on Appropriations.
To amend an act to ascertain the amount of outstanding indebtedness of levee district. Referred to Levees.
For the relief of Chas. McLaurin. Do pass as amended. Referred to Levees.
For the relief of Mrs. M. H. Hord; passed.
From Committee on Levees:
An act for the abatement of the liquidating levee tax and Emmet Bank tax on certain lands in the late liquidating levee district. Do not pass. Mr. Gibbs explained the wisdom of adopting the report of the Committee.
Bill tabled subject to call, on motion of Mr. Trigg.
To amend sec. 12 et an act to incorporate the Board of Levee Commissioners for the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta and for other purposes. Do pass. Passed, on motion of Mr. Trigg.
From Committee on Claims:
Act for the relief of P. I. Mosely of Panola county: passed.
Mr. Burkitt offered a resolution providing that the Clerk of the House be and is hereby required to furnish the Chairman of Committee on Appropriations with the amount of all allowances passed upon by the latter committee and adopted by the House, payable out of the State Treasury: adopted.
From Committee on Benevolent Institutions:
Resolved, That the Committee on Benevolent Institutions examine into the expediency of employing an experienced oculist for Blind Asylum. Not expedient at present time.
From Committee on County Affairs:
To prevent stock running at large in certain counties to extend to 3d supervisors district of Prentiss county: do pass. Passed.
To amend an act to amend chapter 29. Code 1880, in relation to preservation of shrimp; do pass.
Mr. McRae offered an amendment providing that the amendment do not apply to county of Jackson. Mr. Elmer advocated the bill without amendment.
Mr. McRae advocated the adoption of the amendment.
Mr. Elmer moved to table the amendment: lost.
Mr. McRae moved to adopt the amendment; adopted.
Mr. Elmer moved to refer whole matter to Judiciary Committee. So ordered.
To authorize the board of supervisors of Clay county to hold monthly meetings; do pass with amendment—monthly regular meeting. Carried.
From Committee on Temperance:
To amend sec. 1663, chap. 58, Code of 1880, in reference to qualifications of grand jurors. Do not pass.
This bill provides that no one who is interested in sale of liquors in less quantities than one gallon shall be allowed to sit on grand jury, but that no indictment shall be invalid if such person is on grand jury.
Mr. Cutrer stated that although the committee had reported unfavorably on the bill, he, the chairman, was heartily in favor of the same and advocated its passage on the ground that as road overseers were not allowed to sit on grand juries within twelve months after expiration of their term, he, without announcing his position on prohibition or temperance, was in favor of putting all on an equality, that the interests of all be furthered.
Mr. Burkitt offered an amendment extending the provision to those who notoriously engage in the fascinating game of draw-poker.
Mr. Jones of Claiborne offered a substitute providing that all who are engaged in sale of intoxicants, be deprived of citizenship and exempt from taxation.
Mr. Cutrer moved to table: tabled.
Mr. Jones of Claiborne moved to table bill and amendments: tabled.
From Committee on Propositions and Grievances:
For relief of H. E. Woodman. Do pass. Passed. (Mr. Truly in the chair.)
To prohibit extortion. Do not pass.
Mr. Ferguson moved to indefinitely postpone.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, moved to extend to dentists who shall pull teeth free of charge. Adopted.
Mr. Niles moved to table bill and amendments, subject to call.
Mr. Watts, as author of the bill spoke to the merits of the bill. Motion to table prevailed.
From Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds:
For preservation of certain records in office of Auditor of Public Accounts. Substitute of Committee; do pass.
Mr. Selman offered an amendment to the substitute providing for properly indexing of boxes in which books and records are placed: adopted.
Mr. Norrell offered an amendment providing for an appropriation of $500, instead of $250 for fitting up the Archive Room.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, opposed the adoption of the amendment.
Mr. Weaver moved to table and called the previous question. Call sustained and amendment tabled.
The House considered the bill as amended in committee of the whole.
Mr. Cutrer in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the House rose and reported that the bill do pass.
Mr. Haden amended by providing that the room selected by Auditor in which to deposit the records be an unoccupied one.
Mr. Harrison's motion to table, lost.
Mr. Williamson, of Hinds, moved to insert $400 instead of $250 to defray expenses.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, opposed it and moved to table the amendment; tabled.
The substitute as amended, on motion of Mr. Williamson of Carroll, was passed by a vote of 101 to 6—absent and not voting 13.
INTRODUCTION OF GENERAL BILLS.
By Mr. Clemens: To secure industrial reform and faithful performance of contracts. Agriculture.
Mr. Jones, of Wilkinson, called up and moved reconsideration of vote postponing H. B. 41, to make change in jury system. Lost.
Mr. Raiford called up and moved to reconsider vote whereby H. B. 166, to insure the more faithful performance of the duties of trustees of public schools, was indefinitely postponed—action reconsidered.
On motion of Mr. Williamson, recommitted to Education.
Mr. Watts called up H. B: To change time of holding circuit court in Lincoln County, and moved to postpone indefinitely. Carried.
Mr. Williamson of Carroll, called up resolution and moved the adoption providing for holding two sessions daily except Sundays after Tuesday next, provided no night session be held on Saturday.
Mr. Watts moved to table. Lost, and resolution adopted.
Mr. Longstreet called up an act to incorporate the Memphis and Pensacola Railroad, Railroads.
Mr. Jones called up concurrent resolution inviting Hon. Jefferson Davis to address the Legislature. Subject, "Home for Wounded and Indigent Confederate Soldiers." and House concurred in Senate amendment thereto.
By Mr. Burkitt: To repeal an act to incorporate the British and Mississippi free-hold land and mortgage company limited, and for other purposes. Judiciary.
By Mr. Collins: An act to give physicians a limited concurrent lien in certain cases. To Public Health.
By Mr. Southworth: To amend section 11, article 6, of State Constitution. Constitutional Amendments.
By Mr. Cook: To limit liability on official bonds. Judiciary.
By Mr. McRae: To protect certain public property and to encourage a moral, military, patriotic spirit among the young men of Jackson county. Military Affairs.
By Mr. Allen: In relation to passengers on railroad trains paying full fare and purchasing first-class tickets and riding in first-class coaches. Judiciary.
By Mr. McArthur: To amend sec. 2092, chapter 59, Code 1880.
By Mr. Ballenger: In relation to the taxation of property in this State. Ways and Means.
By Mr. Ballenger: In relation to the rate of interest in this State. Judiciary.
By Mr. Hill: To amend sec. 1384, Code 1880, in reference to mechanic's lien. Judiciary.
Mr. Magruder: To amend sec. 451, of Code 1880, in relation to fees of notaries public. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. McWhorter: To reduce salary of the Commissioner of Immigration and for other purposes. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. Alverson: To secure payment of wages of laborers or workmen on railroads in this State. Judiciary.
By Mr. Magruder: To reduce judiciary expenses. Judiciary.
By Mr. Askew: To repeal an act approved March 8th, 1882, "establishing the Board of Immigration and Agriculture and to fix the salary of same. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. Williamson, of Carroll: To prohibit the consolidation of parallel or competing railroads and other transportation companies. Railroads.
By Mr. McCabe: To amend sec. 2007 Code 1880. Judiciary.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll: To reduce expenses in the Department of Immigration and Agriculture. Immigration.
Mr. Summer: To amend section 2985 Code 1880 relating to carrying of concealed weapons. Judiciary.
By Mr. Sharborough: To amend chapter 54 Code of 1880 relating to lien of owners of certain stock. Agriculture.
By Mr. Causey: For the relief of M. E. McGown of Pike county. Ways and Means.
Mr. Madison: To prescribe a form for trust deeds and declare its effect. Judiciary.
Mr. Williamson, of Hinds: To prohibit convicts confined in the State Penitentiary from running at large. Judiciary.
Mr. Truly: To regulate the sale of personal property seized under chattel mortgage and deeds of trust. Agriculture.
Mr. Truly: To amend section 1112, Code 1880, in relation to the unlawful selling of vinous or spirituous liquors. Temperance.
Mr. Haden: To amend section 537 of chapter 10, Code 1880, and to extend the provisions thereof. Judiciary.
Mr. Eskridge: To amend section 2417, chapter 67, Code 1880, and for other purposes. Judiciary.
Mr. Noland: To levy a poll tax and provide for a commutation thereof, and for other purposes. Ways and Means.
Mr. Johnson, of Hinds: To provide for examinations and report as to the business of banks and bankers acting under the laws of this State. Corporations.
Mr. Wise: To amend sections 821, 841, 842, Code 1880, and for more efficient working of the public highways. Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
Mr. Groves: To regulate carrying of concealed weapons, Judiciary.
Mr. Jones, of Claiborne: For protection and enforcement of labor contracts. Agriculture.
By Mr. Magee—To require county superintendents of education to file teachers' reports with their annual reports. Education.
By Mr. Rush—To amend sec. 407 of the Code of 1880 in regard to sureties on official bonds. Judiciary.
Resolutions:
In reference to Hospital on Ship Island. Federal Relations.
By Mr. Cutrer—That all bills amending secs of the Code of 1880 shall state in their titles the subject matter to which they relate. Adopted.
By Mr. Pitts—In reference to transfer of certain lands in Wayne County. Adopted.
By Mr. Cooper—To refer chapter 16 Code of 1880 to a special committee for revision and improvement. Laid over one day.
By Mr. Madison—Requesting Committee on Appropriation to prepare and introduce a bill before the 2nd Monday in February to defray expenses of general government.
On motion of Mr. Norrell, of Yazoo, the House at 2:20 adjourned until to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
FRIDAY, January 22, 1886.
House met pursuant to adjournment, Speaker Sharp in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Hunter.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Noland and Groves, on account of sickness.
S. J. R., appointing a committee to investigate the affairs of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board was called up and blank filled by five and concurred in. Committee, Messrs. Eskridge, Ferguson, Taylor, Meharg and Roseborough.
appoint a committee to visit and investigate the University at Oxford and Normal School at Holly Springs.
On motion of Mr. Waldrip, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole. Mr. Waldrip in the chair.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, moved that the committee rise and report back that the resolution providing for appropriation of $100 to defray expenses of committee, do pass.
Mr. Hoyle moved that the sum of one hundred dollars to defray expenses of committee be stricken out and five dollars inserted instead. Withdrawn.
Mr. Selman moved that the committee rise, report progress and ask permission to sit again. Carried, and report adopted.
From Committee on Claims:
In relation to the claims of F. T. Taylor for work done in House of Representatives, the committee recommended that it be paid out of the general appropriation fund, and that it be recommitted to Appropriation Committee.
Mr. Selman moved that that part of claim which relates to the building of postoffice in the House be paid out of the contingent fund on order of Speaker. Carried. The rest of the claim was then referred to Committee on Appropriations.
To amend an act to ascertain the amount of outstanding indebtedness of levee district. Referred to Levees.
For the relief of Chas. McLaurin. Do pass as amended. Referred to Levees.
For the relief of Mrs. M. H. Hord; passed.
From Committee on Levees:
An act for the abatement of the liquidating levee tax and Emmet Bank tax on certain lands in the late liquidating levee district. Do not pass. Mr. Gibbs explained the wisdom of adopting the report of the Committee.
Bill tabled subject to call, on motion of Mr. Trigg.
To amend sec. 12 et an act to incorporate the Board of Levee Commissioners for the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta and for other purposes. Do pass. Passed, on motion of Mr. Trigg.
From Committee on Claims:
Act for the relief of P. I. Mosely of Panola county: passed.
Mr. Burkitt offered a resolution providing that the Clerk of the House be and is hereby required to furnish the Chairman of Committee on Appropriations with the amount of all allowances passed upon by the latter committee and adopted by the House, payable out of the State Treasury: adopted.
From Committee on Benevolent Institutions:
Resolved, That the Committee on Benevolent Institutions examine into the expediency of employing an experienced oculist for Blind Asylum. Not expedient at present time.
From Committee on County Affairs:
To prevent stock running at large in certain counties to extend to 3d supervisors district of Prentiss county: do pass. Passed.
To amend an act to amend chapter 29. Code 1880, in relation to preservation of shrimp; do pass.
Mr. McRae offered an amendment providing that the amendment do not apply to county of Jackson. Mr. Elmer advocated the bill without amendment.
Mr. McRae advocated the adoption of the amendment.
Mr. Elmer moved to table the amendment: lost.
Mr. McRae moved to adopt the amendment; adopted.
Mr. Elmer moved to refer whole matter to Judiciary Committee. So ordered.
To authorize the board of supervisors of Clay county to hold monthly meetings; do pass with amendment—monthly regular meeting. Carried.
From Committee on Temperance:
To amend sec. 1663, chap. 58, Code of 1880, in reference to qualifications of grand jurors. Do not pass.
This bill provides that no one who is interested in sale of liquors in less quantities than one gallon shall be allowed to sit on grand jury, but that no indictment shall be invalid if such person is on grand jury.
Mr. Cutrer stated that although the committee had reported unfavorably on the bill, he, the chairman, was heartily in favor of the same and advocated its passage on the ground that as road overseers were not allowed to sit on grand juries within twelve months after expiration of their term, he, without announcing his position on prohibition or temperance, was in favor of putting all on an equality, that the interests of all be furthered.
Mr. Burkitt offered an amendment extending the provision to those who notoriously engage in the fascinating game of draw-poker.
Mr. Jones of Claiborne offered a substitute providing that all who are engaged in sale of intoxicants, be deprived of citizenship and exempt from taxation.
Mr. Cutrer moved to table: tabled.
Mr. Jones of Claiborne moved to table bill and amendments: tabled.
From Committee on Propositions and Grievances:
For relief of H. E. Woodman. Do pass. Passed. (Mr. Truly in the chair.)
To prohibit extortion. Do not pass.
Mr. Ferguson moved to indefinitely postpone.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, moved to extend to dentists who shall pull teeth free of charge. Adopted.
Mr. Niles moved to table bill and amendments, subject to call.
Mr. Watts, as author of the bill spoke to the merits of the bill. Motion to table prevailed.
From Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds:
For preservation of certain records in office of Auditor of Public Accounts. Substitute of Committee; do pass.
Mr. Selman offered an amendment to the substitute providing for properly indexing of boxes in which books and records are placed: adopted.
Mr. Norrell offered an amendment providing for an appropriation of $500, instead of $250 for fitting up the Archive Room.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, opposed the adoption of the amendment.
Mr. Weaver moved to table and called the previous question. Call sustained and amendment tabled.
The House considered the bill as amended in committee of the whole.
Mr. Cutrer in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the House rose and reported that the bill do pass.
Mr. Haden amended by providing that the room selected by Auditor in which to deposit the records be an unoccupied one.
Mr. Harrison's motion to table, lost.
Mr. Williamson, of Hinds, moved to insert $400 instead of $250 to defray expenses.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll, opposed it and moved to table the amendment; tabled.
The substitute as amended, on motion of Mr. Williamson of Carroll, was passed by a vote of 101 to 6—absent and not voting 13.
INTRODUCTION OF GENERAL BILLS.
By Mr. Clemens: To secure industrial reform and faithful performance of contracts. Agriculture.
Mr. Jones, of Wilkinson, called up and moved reconsideration of vote postponing H. B. 41, to make change in jury system. Lost.
Mr. Raiford called up and moved to reconsider vote whereby H. B. 166, to insure the more faithful performance of the duties of trustees of public schools, was indefinitely postponed—action reconsidered.
On motion of Mr. Williamson, recommitted to Education.
Mr. Watts called up H. B: To change time of holding circuit court in Lincoln County, and moved to postpone indefinitely. Carried.
Mr. Williamson of Carroll, called up resolution and moved the adoption providing for holding two sessions daily except Sundays after Tuesday next, provided no night session be held on Saturday.
Mr. Watts moved to table. Lost, and resolution adopted.
Mr. Longstreet called up an act to incorporate the Memphis and Pensacola Railroad, Railroads.
Mr. Jones called up concurrent resolution inviting Hon. Jefferson Davis to address the Legislature. Subject, "Home for Wounded and Indigent Confederate Soldiers." and House concurred in Senate amendment thereto.
By Mr. Burkitt: To repeal an act to incorporate the British and Mississippi free-hold land and mortgage company limited, and for other purposes. Judiciary.
By Mr. Collins: An act to give physicians a limited concurrent lien in certain cases. To Public Health.
By Mr. Southworth: To amend section 11, article 6, of State Constitution. Constitutional Amendments.
By Mr. Cook: To limit liability on official bonds. Judiciary.
By Mr. McRae: To protect certain public property and to encourage a moral, military, patriotic spirit among the young men of Jackson county. Military Affairs.
By Mr. Allen: In relation to passengers on railroad trains paying full fare and purchasing first-class tickets and riding in first-class coaches. Judiciary.
By Mr. McArthur: To amend sec. 2092, chapter 59, Code 1880.
By Mr. Ballenger: In relation to the taxation of property in this State. Ways and Means.
By Mr. Ballenger: In relation to the rate of interest in this State. Judiciary.
By Mr. Hill: To amend sec. 1384, Code 1880, in reference to mechanic's lien. Judiciary.
Mr. Magruder: To amend sec. 451, of Code 1880, in relation to fees of notaries public. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. McWhorter: To reduce salary of the Commissioner of Immigration and for other purposes. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. Alverson: To secure payment of wages of laborers or workmen on railroads in this State. Judiciary.
By Mr. Magruder: To reduce judiciary expenses. Judiciary.
By Mr. Askew: To repeal an act approved March 8th, 1882, "establishing the Board of Immigration and Agriculture and to fix the salary of same. Fees and Salaries.
By Mr. Williamson, of Carroll: To prohibit the consolidation of parallel or competing railroads and other transportation companies. Railroads.
By Mr. McCabe: To amend sec. 2007 Code 1880. Judiciary.
Mr. Williamson, of Carroll: To reduce expenses in the Department of Immigration and Agriculture. Immigration.
Mr. Summer: To amend section 2985 Code 1880 relating to carrying of concealed weapons. Judiciary.
By Mr. Sharborough: To amend chapter 54 Code of 1880 relating to lien of owners of certain stock. Agriculture.
By Mr. Causey: For the relief of M. E. McGown of Pike county. Ways and Means.
Mr. Madison: To prescribe a form for trust deeds and declare its effect. Judiciary.
Mr. Williamson, of Hinds: To prohibit convicts confined in the State Penitentiary from running at large. Judiciary.
Mr. Truly: To regulate the sale of personal property seized under chattel mortgage and deeds of trust. Agriculture.
Mr. Truly: To amend section 1112, Code 1880, in relation to the unlawful selling of vinous or spirituous liquors. Temperance.
Mr. Haden: To amend section 537 of chapter 10, Code 1880, and to extend the provisions thereof. Judiciary.
Mr. Eskridge: To amend section 2417, chapter 67, Code 1880, and for other purposes. Judiciary.
Mr. Noland: To levy a poll tax and provide for a commutation thereof, and for other purposes. Ways and Means.
Mr. Johnson, of Hinds: To provide for examinations and report as to the business of banks and bankers acting under the laws of this State. Corporations.
Mr. Wise: To amend sections 821, 841, 842, Code 1880, and for more efficient working of the public highways. Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
Mr. Groves: To regulate carrying of concealed weapons, Judiciary.
Mr. Jones, of Claiborne: For protection and enforcement of labor contracts. Agriculture.
By Mr. Magee—To require county superintendents of education to file teachers' reports with their annual reports. Education.
By Mr. Rush—To amend sec. 407 of the Code of 1880 in regard to sureties on official bonds. Judiciary.
Resolutions:
In reference to Hospital on Ship Island. Federal Relations.
By Mr. Cutrer—That all bills amending secs of the Code of 1880 shall state in their titles the subject matter to which they relate. Adopted.
By Mr. Pitts—In reference to transfer of certain lands in Wayne County. Adopted.
By Mr. Cooper—To refer chapter 16 Code of 1880 to a special committee for revision and improvement. Laid over one day.
By Mr. Madison—Requesting Committee on Appropriation to prepare and introduce a bill before the 2nd Monday in February to defray expenses of general government.
On motion of Mr. Norrell, of Yazoo, the House at 2:20 adjourned until to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Mississippi House
Legislative Session
Bills Passed
Committee Reports
Levee Board
Grand Jurors
Public Records
Railroad Incorporation
Jefferson Davis Invitation
What entities or persons were involved?
Speaker Sharp
Rev. Dr. Hunter
Mr. Waldrip
Mr. Williamson Of Carroll
Mr. Selman
Mr. Burkitt
Mr. Cutrer
Mr. Jones Of Claiborne
Mr. Trigg
Mr. Mcrae
Mr. Elmer
Where did it happen?
Mississippi
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Mississippi
Event Date
Friday, January 22, 1886
Key Persons
Speaker Sharp
Rev. Dr. Hunter
Mr. Waldrip
Mr. Williamson Of Carroll
Mr. Selman
Mr. Burkitt
Mr. Cutrer
Mr. Jones Of Claiborne
Mr. Trigg
Mr. Mcrae
Mr. Elmer
Event Details
The House convened with prayer, granted leaves of absence, formed committees for levee and education investigations, debated appropriations and bills from committees on claims, levees, benevolent institutions, county affairs, temperance, propositions and grievances, and public buildings. Several bills passed or were tabled, including those on levee taxes, relief claims, stock laws, grand juror qualifications, and record preservation. Numerous general bills were introduced on judiciary, agriculture, railroads, and other topics. Resolutions were adopted, and the session adjourned at 2:20 p.m.