Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SLrrRn,r. Nozr1HrR LIZ. 1871.


The SPEAKER called the House to order at hall
past nine O'Clock.
ABSENT MEMBERS.
The SPEAKER read letter addressed to him
from Mr.. Mcdowell, of Greene, stating that on ac>
count of the recent troubles in East Tennessee,
himself and Mr. Britton we're detained ct home to
look to the interests and protection Of their
families; thst the citizens of GreenTille had
held meeting, composed of all parties, and had
adopted resolutions condemning the destruction Of
the bridges as unwise and criminal, and advising
the people to pay attention to the many false Fu
mors ia circulation in regard to the armies coming
into East Tennessee, and to remain quietly at home
attending to their common avOeatiohs; that the
element is fast giving place to the former state OF
quiet, and that himself and Mr. Britton would be at
their posts as soon it will be prudent for them to
leave home.
The Speaker stated that he had Cee,yed simi-
lar letter from Mr.. Martin, of McMinn.
Ar Butler had received like letter from Mr..
Lea of Roane
Mr.. Fleming had received like letter from Mr.
Patton, Of Washington.
On motion of Mr.. Garner, it wss ordered that the
letter of Mr.. Mcdowell be spread upon the Journal.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were offered
By Mr.. JONES: No. 63-Rela.ing to our indie
pendence as fellows:
Resolved That it is the sense of this General As
eemby that the separation of those States now
forming the Confederate States of America
from the United States is and ought to be Anal per-
petual and irrevocable; aud that Tennessee will
under no circumstances, entertain any proposition
from any quarter, which may have for its object
restoration or reconstruction of the late Union
any terms or conditions Whatever.
RsSOLCed That the war which the United States
are wsgiDg upon the Confederate States should be
prosecuted on our part with the utmost vigor and
energy, until our independence and nationality are
Internationally acknowledged by the United States.
RESOLVED, That Tennessee pledges herself to her
sister States of the Confederacy that she will stand
BY them throughout struggle that she will con-
tribute all the means which her resources will sup
ply, so far the same may be necessary, to the
support Of the common cause, and will not consent
to lsy down arms until peace is established on the
basis of the foregoing resolutions.
The resolutions lie over under the rule.
By Mr.. RAGLANDi No. 64-To hold three night
sessions each week. Lies over
By Mr.. EDWARDS: No s. Providing fer con.
ventioR Of the two houses THE day to elect an E.
try rsker for the Ocoee District Adopted un iel
suspension of the rule.
By Mr.. CARR: No. 66-To authorize the Trustee
of the School for the Blind to grant the of their
building as hospital for sick soldiers and to pro-
cure another temporarily for the use of the
school. Adopted under suspension Of the rule.
NEW BILLS.
The following bills were introduced, read the
frat time and passed:
By Mr. MARTIN, Of Shelby: No. 1910 amend
the charter of the city of Memphis.
By Mr.. ELLIS: No. l70-TO establish the two
term system of the Circuit Courts. Provides that
there shall be two terms of the Circuit Courts in
each year and establishes sixteen judicial circuits
By Mr.. WALKER No. l7l--To change the line
between the couaties OF Monroe aud R)ane
By Mr.. OSBORNE: N. I72-To suppress counter
leiting.
By Mr.. JARNAGIN: No. 1870 incorporate
he Ocoee Leather Comuany
By Mr. HEAD: No. l74-To INCORPORATE the
Sumner Armery.
By Mr. BUTLER: No 1870 regulate the pay
Of jurors.
By Mr.. MARTIN of Shelby No I76-No charter
he Hebrew Congregation Beth Ell Moth, 1.-THE House
Of the True God,) Of Memphis
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
No. 42-DirectOry to the Treasurer. Concurrei in
No. 43-Directory to the Compt Oller Concurred
n.
SENATE BILLS on FIRST READING.
No. 37-To amend and deiLe the criminal law,
Ind to prevent sWlndling and oppression. Passed.
MILITARY APPoINTMENTs--ENTRY TAKEs.
The two houses met in convention to consider the
military appointments submitted to the Legislature
ome days since by the Governor, and to elect an |
3atry Taker for the Ocoee District.
Mr.. EDWARDS nominated Frank W. Lea, of |
Bradley county, for Entry Taker and he was elected
Without opposition.
On melton of Mr.. LITTLE, the military appoint
nents by the Governor were confirmed by q unsni-
nous vote.
The Senate then retired. and,
On motion of Mr.. MARTIN, of Wilson, the House
djourned to nine O'Clock Monday morning.