Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-18

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| Mr. TRlMBLE opposed the views advanced by the
Senator from Shelby, and gave brief and succinct
exposition Of his opinions on the crisis. zr-7r.
Alr. THOMPSON rose to give his views, but gave
way for motion BY which the Senate adjourned to
10 A. N. Tomorrow. -. s-...f
H0UsBOF REPRESENTATIVES 81,
THURSDAY, JaNuAar II. 1851.
The SPEAKER called the House to order at ten
o'clock and the session was opened with preysr by
Rev. Mr.. Hendricks s1al sr'slet sir Irr,ss.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr.. VAUGHN said he found an article in the
Nashville Democrat Of this date which attributed
language TO HIM that he did not In that article
he was represented as saying: "That any effort to
preserve this Union is treason to Republican ber-
ty." BE did not wish to dignity the editor or his
article but the langasge attributed to him was not
the language he used. What he did say was, that
the cry Of Union for the sake of the Union at this
time was, in his opinion, eason to Republican lib
erty" The language attributed to him was false,
and the editor. the author Of the article knew so
at the time. He was responsible for what he said
and clainedF no imnuniiies he might be entitled
to by being member of the House.
At subsequent stage of the proceedings of the
Mr.. EWING said he was not in the House when
the Representative from Monroe (kr. Vaughn) made
his personal explanation. He had noted the remark
attributed to the Representative, and certainly so
tiyes. he would yield the floor to ths Repres sntai
tive from Monroe to make any explanation he might
deem proper.
Mr.. VAUGHN repeated what he had said he
had nothing to take back or modify.
Mr.EWING said he might be mistaken as to what
the Representative had said. He had noted what
he understood him to say. and what several others
understood him to say He thought the Represen-
tatIve might have put his disclaimer in language
less offensive to him Mr.. Ewing.) 49,
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had been said to justify difference or unknd feel
ing between the gentleman from Williamson (Mr.
Ewing) and the gentleman from Monroe, (Mr.
Yaughn.) The offense consisted in the manner in
which the editor had stated the language attributed
to the Latter in the editorial in question. sa
Mr.. EWING knew nothing Of the editorial He
had not written the article nor had he furnished
the information upon which it was based. He had
not even read the editorial ~
Mr., VAUGHN said he had denounced the editor
the author of the editorial and therefore, his de-
nunciatiOn could not apply to the Representative
from williamson. -a
THE MILITARY.
Mr.. BRAZELT0N, from the Joint Committee on
Military AfPirs, returned House bill No H. to re-
peal the act of 1851, chapter 80, abolishng military
duty, with sundry amendments, and stated that as
these amendments were very lengthy, he would
move to dispense with the reading and have $50
copies printed for the use Of the House, which mo-
ton prevailed.
FREE PASSES.
Mr.. GILLESPIE on behalf of the ePresident
Of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, present
ed to the members and officers Of the House. free
passes over that road for which the thanks of the
House were rendered.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. CHEATHAM offered a series of resolutions
propoposng that Convention of all the slavehold-
ing States be held in Nashville the 18th inst to
digest and agree upon an adjustment by which, if
possible, the Union and the constitutional rights Of
the south may be preserved and perpetuated and
proposing that the Convention recommend certain
amendments to the Constitution, (set forth in the
resolutions) whereby this object may be secured;
and providing that the General Assembly appoint as
delegates TO said Convention number of our wisest
and best citizens, equal in number to whole del
egahon.ln Congress, and that one Commissioner be
appointed to each slavehOlding State to urge that
delegations be Immediately appointed to said Conven-
ton; that such Convention having digested and
agreed upon fair and reasonable plan Of settle
ment of the pending difficulties with the non slave
holding States, should submit such plan for the con-
sderaton of the said nOn-slayeholding States with
a respectful but earnest assurance that our safety
and honor will not permit US to demand less that
the Convention should call upon all the States TO
meet in Convention in the latter part of February
to ratfy reject the action of the Convection of
the slavehOdng States subject preference for final
ratification to the States respectively; that should
sufficient number of States perfect these PROPOSE
to the same, then the saveholding States ought at
once to adopt this amended Constitution for them
selves and Invite into Union with them all nom
slaveholdng States which are willing to abide by
such form of government, severing once and for
ever all connection with States refusing such reason
able guarantees to future safety. The resolu-
tons lie over under the rule.
On motion of Mr.. CAN'T, it was ordered that $50
copies be printed for the use of the House. -
Mr.. HURT offered resolution providing that a
joint committee be appointed to communicate by
telegraph with the Legislatures now in session in
the Southern States, to learn if the following propO
sltion viii be acted upon afirmatYely by the said
several Legislatures: That representation equal to
our electoral vote be chosen by convention of the
two houses of this General Assembly to meet rela-
tive Representatives chosen in like manner, by not
less than Missouri Virginia, Kentucky, North Caro-
lina and Arkansas; and that the Governors of Ma
ryland and Delaware are hereby requested to ap-
point representation based upon the same basis to
meet with the States above mentioned. in eonven-
ton in the city of Richmond Va, on the 25th inst
tOdecde on such position those States represent
ed will take as basis upon which the difficulties
the country, can and must be honora-
bly,, finally and forever settled. The resolution lies |
over under the rule. -s. -
Mr.. WILLIAMSON offered resolution providing |
that this Legislature will adjourn sine die on Mon-
day, the 18th inst, which lies under the rule.
USE OF HALL. -l
Mr.. Farrelly's resolution granting the use of the
Hall of the House of Representatives to Hon. Scion
Borland this evening to address the people, was
taken up.
On motion of Mr.. hORPHEIS, the same privilege
was granted to Hon. Andrew johnson at such time /
as he may desire, which was adopted.
Mr.. JONES proposed to amend the resolution by /
inserting the words, "Or any other citizen of Ten
lessee," which was rejected, ayes 80, noes 80.
The resolution as amended, was adopted, ayes 46,
noes rs.
STAY Law.
The special order, being House bill No. 8, pre-
scribing the remedy for the collection of debts and
relief OF the people, and the pending amendments,
was taken up, and pending its consideration,
On motion Of Mr. FORD the House took a recess
until two o'clock, at which hour the SPEAKER
Jailed the House to order.
Mr.. BENNETT said that when Re came here he
serOns doubts as to the power of the
Legislature, to pass such bill as he had offered
Jut subsequent examination had satisfied him that
would be constitutional, and under this conviction
De had introduced the bill The Legislature was
bout to relieve the Banks, and why not pass bill
or the relief Of the people. Appeal af er appeal
lad gone up to the Governor, from the people, to |
convene the Legislature for the purpose Of passing
ONE measure of relief The relief proposed to be
extended to the Banks, BY legallzing their suspen-
ION, and giving them until the LIST of July 1862 10
esume specie payments, would enable those insti-
utIOps to extend relief to the commercial commu- |
ity. The merchants were the class who received
accommodations from the Banks and if any mem
'er entertained doubt upon that point, he could
asIy satisfy himself BY examination. Then let
Is pass measure Of relief for the farmer and me
hanic- The House had passed bill 70 appraise
he value of property sold under execution. and let
s pass this bill and send it to the Senate also that
hey may choose between them. "A full report of
ir. Benefits remarks will appear hereafter
Mr.. WILLIAMSON could not votef0r this BILL be
anse he regarded it contrary the Constitution
f the State and of the United States. This con-
lotion would preclude him from supporting the
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Mr.. MARTIN advocated the amendments proposed '
y the committee. He thought they perfected and
lade acceptable the bill. He would not vote for
ny bill he regarded unconstitutional, but where
here was doubt ne willing to give the people
he benefit of that doubt and letrthe Supreme
'ourt decide the conshtutionahty of the question
lie had promised his people to do what he could 70
ecure the passage of some measure of relief, and
e regarded this bill as affording that relief. .f
Mr.. JONES offered amendment in heu o. 'n Ia q
f Mr. Trewhitt which he thought would make tne I
i'll acceptable to all who favored the passage VI
1ch measure. -. !
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