Present,..
Absent,....

Senators present, were:

...21

4

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Henderson, Lindsley, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker Senter-21.

Senators absent, were:

Messrs. Garner, Keith, Patterson, and Wisener-4.

The Speaker announced a quorum present, and the minutes of December 18, 1867, and yesterday, were read and approved. Executive Message No. 9, to-wit :

[See Appendix, page 350.]

On motion of Mr. Smith, five thousand copies of the Message were ordered to be printed for the use of the Senate, and its transmission ordered to the House of Representatives.

Mr. Smith introduced Senate Bill No. 166, to-wit: "A Bill to repeal An Act extending the elective franchise to certain aliens." Passed first reading.

Mr. Norman introduced Senate Bill No. 167, to-wit: "An Act to change the place of holding the Supreme Court of West Tennes

see."

Passed first reading, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Norman presented a Memorial from the citizens of Carroll County, praying that John W. Bingham have the privilege of selling confectioneries and liquors, free of taxation, in the County of Carroll, Tenn.

Read, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Mr. Lindsley introduced Senate Bill No. 168, (accompanied by a Petition,) to-wit: "A Bill for the relief of Q. C. DeGrove, late collector of taxes for the County of Davidson."

Passed first reading, and referred, with the Petition, to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Lindsley introduced Senate Bill No. 169, to-wit: "A Bill to amend the charter of the city of Nashville."

Passed first reading.

Mr. Lindsley introduced Senate Bill No. 170, to-wit: "A Bill to define the qualifications of voters in the charter elections of the city of Nashville, and to regulate the election of city officers."

Passed first reading, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

House Bill No. 116, was taken up on its third reading. Vote taken by ayes and noes on its passage, with the following result:

Ayes,
Noes,....

Senators voting in the affirmative, were:

..21 ....00

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Henderson, Lindsley, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker Senter-21.

So the Bill passed.

House Bill No. 207, was taken up on its third reading.

Mr. Underwood offered the following amendment, to-wit: "That the provisions of the above Act shall apply to cases before Justices of the Peace."

Adopted; and the vote taken by ayes and noes on the passage of the Bill, with the following result:

Senators voting in the affirmative, were :

· 19

.00

Messrs. Aldridge, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Henderson, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt, Wilson and Mr. Speaker Senter-19.

So the Bill passed.

House Bill No. 99, on Report No. 98, was taken up on its second reading, and rejected.

House Bill No. 117, on Report No. 98, was taken up on its second reading, and rejected.

House Bill No. 118, on Report No. 98, was taken up on its second reading, and rejected.

House Bill No. 149, on Report No. 98, was taken up on its second reading.

Mr. Underwood offered the following amendment, to-wit: "Insert the chairman before Judge."

Adopted.

And the Bill passed.

House Bill No. 66, on House Message No. 48, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "A Bill to incorporate the town of Harrison, in Hamilton County."

Passed.

House Bill No. 72, on House Message No. 48, was taken up on

its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to incorporate Trinity Turnpike Company, and for other purposes."

Passed.

House Bill No. 121, on House Message No. 47, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to incorporate People's Aid Association in Davidson County, and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 172, on House Message No. 47, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to remove all disabilities from holding office or sitting on juries, on account of race or color."

Passed; and referred to the Committee on the Constitution. House Bill No. 189, on House Message No. 45, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to grant free license, etc."

Passed.

House Bill No. 202, on House Message No. 45, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to incorporate the National Union Bank of Memphis."

Passed.

House Bill No. 205, on House Message No. 43, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act accepting the donation of lands to Tennessee, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges.'

Passed; and referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. House Bill No. 226, on House Message No. 45, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "A Bill to secure to the loyal citizens of Tennessee, recompense from the United States Government, for losses incurred in putting down the Rebellion."

Passed; and referred to the Committee on Claims.

House Bill No. 250, on House Message No. 48, was taken up on its first reading to-wit: "An Act to amend 'An Act incorporating the Etna Manufacturing, Mining and Oil Company, passed Dec. 11th, 1865.'

Passed.

House Bill No. 275, on House Message No. 45, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to repeal a portion of An Act, passed November 26th, 1867."

Passed.

House Bill No. 302, on House Message No. 45, was taken up on its first reading, to-wit: "An Act to amend 'An Act authorizing the Governor to employ a Superintendent of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds,' passed May 26, 1866, and for other purposes."

Passed.

Senate Bill No. 98, was taken up on its third reading, and vote taken by ayes and noes on its passage, with the following

result:

Ayes,
Noes,.....

....17

2

.....

Senators voting in the affirmative, were:

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton Elliott, Frierson, Hender

son, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker Senter-17.

Senators voting in the negative, were:

Messrs. Fuson and Parker-2.

So the Bill passed.

Senate Bill No. 110, was taken up on its third reading, and withdrawn by Mr. Rodgers.

Senate Bill No. 116, was taken up on its third reading, and vote taken by ayes and noes, on its passage, with the following result:

Ayes,.
Noes,...

Senators voting in the affirmative, were:

..12 7

Messrs. Aldridge, Eckel, Eaton, Henderson, McCall, Nelson, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt and Mr. Speaker Senter-12.

Senators voting in the negative, were:

Messrs. Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Lyle, Matthews, Norman and Wilson-7.

So the Bill passed.

Senate Bill No. 118, was taken up on its third reading, and withdrawn by Mr. Smith.

Mr. Aldridge entered a motion to reconsider the vote passing Senate Bill No. 116.

Senate Bill No. 119, on Report No. 106, was taken up on its third reading, on amendment offered by the committee, to-wit: Amend the caption by striking out the word "repeal," and insert "amend;" and strike out all after the enacting clause, and insert, "That sec. 5378 of the Code, be so amended as only to allow defendants in State prosecutions to take the depositions of witnesses who may live beyond the limits of this State."

Adopted;

And the vote taken by ayes and noes, on the passage of the Bill, with the following result:

.....

Ayes,
Noes,...

Senators voting in the affirmative, were:

..16

4

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Henderson, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Wyatt, and Mr. Speaker Senter-16.

Senators voting in the negative, were:

Messrs. Fuson, Norman, Underwood and Wilson-4.

So the Bill passed.

Senate Bill No. 148, was taken up on its third reading, and vote taken by ayes and noes, on its passage, with the following result:

Ayes, Noes,..

Senators voting in the affirmative, were:

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Henderson, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood and Wilson-18.

Senators voting in the negative, were :

Messrs. Wyatt, and Mr. Speaker Senter-2.

So the Bill passed.

Senate Bill No. 164, was taken up on its third reading, and referred to the Committee on Education and Common Schools.

On motion of Mr. Rodgers,

The Senate adjourned, to meet at 10 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15, 1868.

Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Speaker Senter in the Chair

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Huntington.

Roll called under the rules.

Senators present, were:

..23

2

Messrs. Aldridge, Cate, Eckel, Eaton, Elliott, Frierson, Fuson, Garner, Henderson, Keith, Lindsley, Lyle, Matthews, McCall, Nelson, Norman, Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood, Wyatt, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker Senter-23.

Senators absent, were:

Messrs. Patterson and Wisener-2.

The Speaker announced a quorum present, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.