The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-16
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.

The Florida Legislature convened on the 26th ut The
Senate organized by the election Of Eppes as Presi
dent. That gentleman, after being conducted 10 tho
chair, addressed the Senate in the following speech
You for the honor OF selecting me your
presiding officer am unconscious OF its dur es and
great responsibilities but trust the kind Partially which
nas induced my election VIII not be withdrawn, and by
your assistance every rule will be observed order main
ned ana the interest Of our people guarded and
need We are in the midst Of exciting times times
which make patriots tremble their own zeal In view
OF our national wrongs may either overpcture the gloom
OF ran 70 act and depict Alright its coors and its horrors
we should assemble rs brothers, and egslate mem
bers OF one great family Events have and irAnspr-
ing which admonish that have met. not simply for
the ordinary subjects of legislation, but the very
destiny Of our people for veal or for woe
seems poised in the balance of our action. Let
harmony therefore prevail let rs have no
nations recriminations We are here az Sena.
tors, fioridians democrats, whgs-in word, south
ernefs. Let us show the world divided. The
sentiment Of our people n united In conduct here
let us ever bear in mind represent people inferior
to none upon earth Remember that people. They are
gallant, law abiding and inyncble They have rights
Defend them. They have honor. Guard H. They have
dignity Preserve IL. They free Let them no, by
our conduct be made subseryient Thus our state will
he ruthfuy represented her interests local and gene
raj guarded and her independence maintained The eye
Of your state upon you You have accepted the trust
ne true 70 its fulhment With the hope We may
have short and harmonious session. that our abors
will result IN the permanent good our beloved State
guished consideration.
The business OF the Legislature progressing harmo.
nously Among the bills introduced are the follow
ing
bill to be entitled an act to cali Constitutional Con
vention for the State OF Florida: also
Joint resolution in relation 10 the Convention: and
Joint resolution in relation TO adjournment
bin to be entitled act 10 amend in part the exist
ing Militia laws.
bill to be entitled an act to organize the Volunteer
forces of this State.
bin to be entitled act providing for State Uni
form and Flag; and
bill TO be entitled act TO charter the Southern Ex
port and Import Company.
bill to be entitled act to amend 10 permit
free persons African descent to select their own mas
tiers and become slaves approved January ID, 1859
Mr.. Nagbce introduced the following preamble and
solution
states account Of the repeated aggressons the North
against Southern institutions and on account of the
VINO STANDS pledged 70 continuous war against Southern
and whereas the aggressive policy the
Northern States may change federal relations with the
general government: therefore,
BE il resolved by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tves of the State Of Florida in General Assembly con
vened, That the General Assembly of the viii not
for the present, into election of senator OF the
United States.
The resolution was adopted
In the Senate the following communication was pre-
sented by Mr. Call and read and ordered be spread
upon the Journal
WASHINGTON CRY Nov 20, 1850
To TIE PRESIDENT SENATE SIKaKhR or rIn
HorsK OF REPRESENTATIVES GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FIosDA;-
GrsTrxFx-AIlow me, through Won 10 announce 10 the
General Assembly the eectng body under the
tuition Of the United States for Senators Congress
upon learning at any time between this and the 4th day
solve her union with the Northern Sates shall prompt
~ and oyousy home support the banner OF the
state 10 which my allegiance is owing, and in which my
family altar IL established. Respectfully your servant,
ID. L. YUIEE
The Senate have elected r I. vlapigne Secretary of
state, and Charles H. Austin State Treasurer.
resolution adopted in the Senate to continue in
until the It'll proximo until four days after tho
meeting Of the State Constitutional Convention.