Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-02-04

sheet anchor Of safety, the source OF obtaining
our just rights and equality; and whereas, change
OF that instrument has been proposed and recon-
mended by the present Governor OF this State. in
bis message TO this and the General Assembly two
years ago--a change, which II adopted, would be
dangerous TO our liberties and the perpetuity of
this glorious Union, as it would inevitably opeH
the door for other changes, no doubt, that would
be demanded, thereby causing it to lose that sacred
ness and reverence, and could no longer be- held
out to the American people as the work Of our an
cesgOrs but would be regarded the work Of
eemsgoguss and fanatics; therefore
BE IL resolved BIZ the General assembly, That
the amendments proposed aud recommended by
the Governor are Ln~ise, Inexpedient and dinger-
10 liberty and the perpetuIty OF is Union,
aud that tne change is uncalled for by the Ameri~
can p, ope, and thst we condemn the proposition
let il come from what source il may, and that our
Senaiors IN Congress be instructed aud our Repre-
sentatiyes requested to oppose, by all just and
honorable means any amendments offered 10 the
Constitution of the United States"
Mr.. Newmsn moved to lay the preamble and
resolution upon the table, and the ayes aud goes
being demanded were ayes 50, noes 80; so the
House refused TO lay upon the table.
The previous question having been demanded
and sustained, the preamble aad resolutions were
adopted, ayes 81, noes 33.
When Mr. Cavitt's name called, he eaid he
was opposed to change Of the Constitution Uf
the United States, but he was opposed 10 the pre-
suble TO the resolution just real, and be should
vote "no."
When Mr.. FEEDERS name WAS called he said it
was well known to his constituents that be was OPP
posed 20 altering or amending the Constitution Of
the United States in any shape or form, hut he vas
opposed TO The preamble TO the resolution, and he,
therefore, voted ''no"
When Mr. Harris name was called, he snid he
was opposed to any alteration Of tie Constitu-
ton Of the United States or OF the State of Ten
nessee but as this was party question, he would
vote "no
i When Mr. Newman's name was called he said,
as nothing said in the preamble about religious
liberty, be would vote mo"
When Mr. Nixon's name was called he said he
was opposed to changing amending the Constitu-
ton of the U.,States but he did not know what was
meant by breakers and white caps, rs set forth in
the preamble TO the resoluiion--he did not know
what they had to do with the Constitution of the
United States, and, indeed, he did. not understand
the thing any way, aud he Should therefore, vote
mo"
When Mr. Parks name was called. he said he
thought the Constitution of the United States
ought not to be amended, aad therefore, he voted
ave"
When Mr. 1ipton's name was called, he said,
(addressing himself to Mr. Nixon the white caps
were intend ID TO carry the gentlemsns cable, and,
therefore, he sh. uld vote AYE"
When Mr. Travis name was called, he said he
had 20 acknowledge thathe was in about the tight
rs; place be had ever been in, and frankly co, =
t,ssed that the Americans had the Democrats this
tithe-it lair play, for the Democrats got the
Americans sometimes; but although he was deci-.
dedy opposed 10 any amendment of the Constitu-
ton Of The United States il party question:
be would be forced to vote ''uo"
When the name of Mr.. Wood, Of TIagdeman, was
called he said that he thought the resolution was
intended as disrespeetiul fling at Gov. Johnson
but with bis views, be act upon il in differ.
ent light. He was opposed to any change in the
Constitution Of the United States and without in
tending any disrrspect whatever for Gov. Johnson
he would be. compelled, from principle, to vote
aye"
BY permission of the House Mr. Bullen cx-
planned the Ieason for bis vote against the resou-
tions lie frank to say that he held that che
people had right to alter or amend the COnstitu-
tion OF the United States at plea sure as they Con
stitute the governing power. As TO the practical
bility OF proposing the amendments referred to in
the resolution, chat a matter for future conr
sideratlon. He expressed decided approval Of
the principle desired to be established by these
amendments.
AJoarmmet- Senate. resolution providing for
18th inst, was, on motion of Mr.. Rudd, laid upon
the table, ayes 81, noes 80.
State agricultural BareGH-0n motion Of Mr.
DOrtch, the House took up House bin to amend
the act establishing state Agricultural Bureau,
&c, and for other purposes, which passed on its
third reading, ayes 40, noes 80. This bill pro
vides for the issue Of State Bonds las loan) to
the amount OF $50, 1000 to purchase and improve
permanent Fair Grounds for the State Agricultural
Ruraau ha r..
TO be appropriated to the payment Of the bonds,
and the Stateto own the grounds. 1t also appro
PIRATES Sl0, 600 TO each the Eastern and Western
Division Fairs, in the event they may make per-
maneut location 10 purchase aud improve grounds,
the State TO own the same, other~ise the appro>
pration TO be 81 600, as at present. IL further
appropFates $500 to each County Society that
may conform to the provisions Of the law estab
fishing the State Agricultural Bureau, instead Of
$50, IA at present
Change of Kde-Mr. Wood, Of Hardeman,
asked leave of the House TO change his vote on
Senate resolution adverse to a change ia the Con-
sttutlon Of the Uhiled States. Upona careful ex
animation, he found that there were principles set
forth in that resolution which he could not endorse
aud he, Therefore, dcsrtd TO charge his vote, and
trust to the Introduction of resolution that would
embody his views against a change 10 the Const
tuition of the United States. l. ave was granted
TIE federal Constitution Mr.. Nixon off red the
10 lowing resolution which lies under the RUE
"ReNolUod by the General assembly If lie State
Of I'HE,ssee, That although the amendments TO
the Federal Con sufution recommended by Gov
johnson la his recent message TO this General AS
semby, have been endorsed and advocated by
other statesmen of smiaeut ability and great devos
ton 10 the Union aud Constitution, YET in view OF
the fact that our county is agiiated with sectional
differences, aud 10 view OF the fact that se have
party in dur midst holding principles in the opin-
ion OF tbs General Assembly, at war with the
spirit OF that noble instrument and The freedom OF
the elective franchise, We deem it in xpedient for
Congress the several States take any action at
this time, TO amend the Constitution OF The United
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