it is not the policy or purpose of Tennessee to realize profits, but merely to protect the people by the course adopted with reference to outstanding bonds. The Mineral Home bonds ought not to be either recognized or paid; but the moneys attached and taken by the State ought to be refunded. Not a dollar of it belongs to Tennessee, and she ought not to keep it. I therefore suggest, as the best and most equitable method, that the net balance of this fund, after defraying all expenses which have been incurred, be refunded pro rata to holders of said bonds upon their delivering up the same."

THE TAXING DISTRICT.

I hereby transmit the Biennial Report of Hon. David P. Hadden, President of the Fire and Police Commissioners of the Taxing District (Memphis) of Shelby County, Tennessee, made in conformity to the act establishing said District. I take pleasure in referring you to it as a report gotten up with much care and particularity, and showing with great explicitness the operations of said Taxing District.

CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS.

The Capitol building and grounds have been looked after with care and attention, but being a large building and spacious grounds, visited daily by great numbers of people, there is necessarily constant supervision required to keep them in proper repair and an object of ornamentation creditable to the State. A committee should be appointed to look after this matter, whose work will be greatly aided by investigation of the report of Superintendent Hayden March, herewith transmitted.

THE STATE ARMORY.

Some changes may be necessary in the Armory at the Capitol for the preservation of the arms of the State, and for keeping them under proper classification and order. The laws touching the arms of the State are defective, having become to a great extent obsolete, and, as a remedy, I call your attention to the report of the Adjutant-General, which, I think, makes some practical suggestions, that, if adopted, will contribute to the efficiency of the Armory and its contents.

CONCLUSION.

I beg to call the attention of the General Assembly to the fact that much confusion ordinarily exists in_most_legislative bodies as they draw to a close, and in consequence thereof many material matters, especially those that ought to be named in the appropriation "bill, are lost sight of, or amid the rush of business they are either neglected or their advocates are unable to get action upon them, hence they are lost. It is suggested, in view of these facts, that a resolution be passed that no bill requiring an appropriation from the Treasury shall be introduced within twenty days of the adjournment of the Legisla

ture.

I am under obligations to the officers of the State for their courtesy and promptness in furnishing me with full and intelligent reports of the condition of their several departments, which have greatly aided me in keeping knowlege of the State's affairs. All of which are herewith transmitted.

I have reason to hope and believe that your labors, while arduous, will be rendered with care and patience, looking alone to the public good, and that they will meet the approval of your constituency and reflect credit upon the State and upon you as a body and individually. WILLIAM B. BATE.

Executive Office, Nashville, January 12, 1885.

Mr. McDowell moved that thirty-three hundred copies of the Governor's message be printed for the use of the Senate.

- Mr. Looney moved to amend the motion of Mr. McDowell by striking out thirty-three hundred and inserting in lieu thereof five thousand.

Mr. Case moved in lieu of the amendment made by Mr. Looney to have seven thousand copies printed.

Lost.

Mr. Looney's motion to print 5,000 copies prevailed.

REPORT

From the Committee on Enrolled Bills:

MR. SPEAKER-The Committee on Enrolled Bills direct me to report Senate Joint Resolution No. 4 correctly engrossed and ready for transmission to the House.

THOMAS, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Thomas introduced Senate Bill No. 48, A bill to be entitled an act to appropriate ten thousand dollars for the World's Fair at New Orleans.

Passed first reading.

On motion, the Senate adjourned until 10 A. M. to-morrow.

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TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 13, 1885.

The Senate met at 10 A. M., pursuant to adjournment, Mr. Speaker Berry in the chair.

Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. G. W. Griffin.

On a call of the roll the following Senators answered to their

names :

Messrs. Atkins, Bagwell, Berry, Blackmore, Brown, Bryan, Case, Farmer, Gaut, Kercheval, Lamb, Logan, Looney, Lyle, Martin, McBride, McDowell, McElroy, Metcalfe, New,

Phillips, Ramsey, Rogers, Rowan, Shaver, Simerly, Smith of Hardin, Smith of Shelby, Stovall, Thomas and Wright. 31.

Absent: Mr. Keith. 1.

The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved.

HOUSE MESSAGE.

The following message was received from the House, through its Clerk, Mr. Wade:

MR. SPEAKER-I am directed to return herewith Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, providing for the election of Secretary of State and Librarian, concurred in by the House.

ASSISTANT PORTER.

The Speaker appointed Jacob Johnson as assistant Porter to the Senate.

PETITIONS.

By Mr. Bryan (by request), Petition from citizens of Davidson county on the subject of intemperance.

Referred to the Committee on Tippling and Tippling Houses.

By Mr. McDowell, Petition from citizens of the counties of DeKalb, Fayette, Washington, Jackson, Henry, McNairy, Benton, Blount and Sumner, on the subject of intemperance.

The petitions were referred to the Committee on Tippling and Tippling Houses.

NEW BILLS.

By Mr. Simerly, Senate Bill No. 49, A bill to be entitled an act to exempt in the hands of physicians a library, office fixtures, surgical instruments and medicines on hand.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Simerly, Senate Bill No. 50, A bill to be entitled an act to exempt a library and office fixtures in the hands of attorneys-at-law.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Logan, Senate Bill No. 51, A bill to be entitled an act to exempt laborers' wages.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Logan, Senate Bill No. 52, A bill to be entitled an act to repeal section 2107a of the Code.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Metcalfe, Senate Bill No. 53, A bill to be entitled an act to provide for attorneys' liens in certain cases.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Metcalfe, Senate Bill No. 54, A bill to be entitled an act to amend the criminal laws of the State.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Metcalfe, Senate Bill No. 55, A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the hearing and determining of certain cases in the Supreme Court.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Smith, of Hardin, Senate Joint Resolution No. 7, Instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress in reference to the Blair Educational Bill.

Lies over under the rules.

By Mr. Lamb (by request), Senate Joint Resolution No. 8, Appointing a committee to inquire into school lands.

Lies over under the rules.

By Mr. Stovall, Senate Bill No. 56, A bill to be entitled an act to concur in the removal of county site of McNairy county, from Purdy to Falcon.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Smith, of Shelby, Senate Bill No. 57, A bill to be entitled an act to require the Comptroller to furnish all incorporated law libraries, free of charge, certain public documents. Passed first reading.

By Mr. Smith, of Shelby, Senate Joint Resolution No. 9, Requesting Commissioner McWhirter to furnish an itemized statement of all moneys expended by him in the State exhibit at the World's Fair at New Orleans.

Lies over under the rules.

By Mr. Wright, Senate Bill No. 58, A bill to be entitled an act to reduce and equalize fees of attorneys-general.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. Wright, Senate Bill No. 59, A bill to be entitled an act to reduce the ad valorem tax on merchants.

Passed first reading.

REPORT.

From the Committee on Enrolled Bills:

MR. SPEAKER-The Committee on Enrolled Bills report Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, correctly enrolled and ready for transmission to the House.

SIGNED.

D. B. THOMAS, Chairman.

The Speaker announced his official signature to Senate Joint Resolution No. 1.

By Mr. Ramsey, Senate Bill No. 60, A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the time of collecting taxes.

Passed first reading.

By Mr. McDowell, Senate Joint Resolution No. 10, Appointing a committee to revise fees of officers.

Lies over under the rules.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 5, For the relief of Robert Gibson, of Coffee county.

On motion of Mr. Blackmore, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means.

Mr. Ramsey introduced Senate Joint Resolution No. 11, To meet in joint convention and count the vote for Governor.

Lies over.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 6, Instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress on the tariff question.

Mr. Simerly offered this amendment:

"Provided, however, That iron ore and cotton, the great staples of the South, and upon which the wealth and prosperity of the South depend, shall have full and ample protection from pauper labor of foreign countries."

Mr. Lamb moved to refer the resolution and amendment to the Committee on Federal Relations.