Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-27


Mr. SENTER desired the report Of the night sss-
sion Of the oath to be corrected He was report ed
as absent on the call Of the House. BE was present
till quarter before eight. and at no time before
that, had c. Il Of the House ascertained that there
was quorum present.
Mr. DAVIDSON, Coy lesye,) explained he OBJ
ected not to the record showing ab5enees. He read
from Mr. Blsskburn's remarks, making the impUta-
ton that certain members jumped out Of the win
dow. He unwilling for it to go out that he had
jumped out Of the EIndOEs and especially unwilling
for any man TO think he would perform such a fest
to avoid the Doorkeeper or any body else.
Mr. G0LLADAY dissented from the taste which
had lead the reporter to select such matter for pub
location.
VOICE The gentleman requested the report Of
his remarks.
- Mr. KENDRICK thought the matterr reported peril
nent and proper enough.
Mr. NEWMAN alleged that he was not in the city
on the oath.
Mr. BLACKBURN made his statement on the night
Of the 24th, the authority Of the Assistant Door
keeper He wished il distinctly understood that be
stated nothing, but what he could amply sustain and
for which he remained Of course, responsible.
Mr. CARTER Of Hardin, questioned heright Of the
gentleman to allege that members left the Hail. for
the purpose Of reducing the House below quorum.
Il was guess work the part Of the gentleman. lie
would like to know how the gentleman Claiborne
got out on Monday night, or whether be vas here at
all on Monday night.
Mr. WILSON referred to the 23d rule. ono mem
bar shall absent himself from the House unless he
have leave, or be sick, or unable to attend"
Mr. RANDOLPH was absent on the night Of the
24h for the first time. He was clear Of the imputa-
ton Of jumping out Of the window.
Mr. ROWLES corroborated the statement Of the
gentleman from Claiborne Immediately after the
call Of the House on Wednesday night showing AZ
members present, some four or Eve members came
in 50 there could be no doubt about the presence
Of a quorum.
The SPEAKER affirmed the statement, and ar
rested this irregular conversation.
PETITIONS.
Mr. THOMPSON presented the petition Of sundry
citizens Of Lewis county, praying for a Turnpike
charter; which received without reading-he
having drawn up charter in accordance Herewith.
Mr. RICHARDSON presented the memorial of the
Directors of the Murfreesboro' and Hampton Turn
pike Company, their report, &c, which, without
reading, ordered to be spread upon the journal.
GILES AND LAWRENCE
Mr. MICKEY from the Committee on New
Counties, reported adversely to the proposition to
change the line between Giles and Lawrence.
QUADBEBNIAL SESSIONS
The Senates joint resolutions to submit amend
ments of the State Constitution in this respect &c.
coming up on the third reading
On motion by Mr. BEALE, 1t was passed over.
MAPS AND PLATES N TIE SECRETARY oTFICE.
The Senate resolution directory to the State Ii
brariau in respect to this matter eOnourred in.
EXCHANGE OF BOOKS, CATALOGUES.
The Senate resolution to transfer the duty Of ex-
change OF public documents, SC, from the Seereta-
~ Of Stale to the State Librarian, and 10 authorize
the printing of catalogue of the State Library,
coming up
Mr. LACKEY proposed to amend by requiring the
Secretary Of State discharge the duties Of State
Librarian, which was ruled out OF order q reso-
luton cannot repeal a statute
The resolution was non-concurred in-yeas 10,
nays A.