Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-10

d at the date of their suspension, how much
exchange they have furnished the people,
md whether their suspension was for their
Or the public interest. Rule suspended and
resolution adopted, and Messrs. Bennett,
Caldwell, Lockhart, Richardson and Ken
nedy appointed as the committee.
Mr.. Lockhart, of Stewart. q resolution con-
demning the doctrine of coercion. Lies over.
Mr.. Senter, of Granger, a resolution de-
elaring that the rights, institutions and hon
or Of Tennessee can only be preserved in
the Union and under the constitution and
laws. Lies over.
Mr. Cheatham, a resolution to invite the
ministers of the city to open the daily delib-
erations of the House with prayer. Rule sus-
pended and resolution adopted.
Mr.. Hebb a resolution instructing our Sem
ators and requesting our Representatives IN
Congress, to oppose the Homestead Bill.
MI. Trewhitt, offered a preamble and Sc
ries Of resolutions, the preamble declaring
attachment to the Union and reciting the
teachings of Washington, and the resolu-
tions follows:
1. Rssolued, That the State of Tennessee,
is in favor of the Union, will cling to 1t,
the Federal Constitution and the enforce
ment of the laws. That she is conservative,
and will use all her powers to harmonise In
some way the North and South, and restore
brotherly friendship.
2, Resotred, That State Convention Is
unwise and dangerous to the repose and
uuietude of our people and the safety OF the
Union.
3 Resolred, That 10000 copies of Presi-
dent Wasbing ton's farewell address be print
ed at the costs of the State for distribution
among the people.
respectfully, but earnestly requested to I'M
mediately repeal their personal liberty biiis
as a means of perpetuating the Union.
5. Rssolued, That unless Congress other
wise settle the difficulty between the North
and South, delegate be elected and sent
from each congressional district to Nation
al Convention to be appointed by all the
States of the Union, and that when they as
sembie, they settle by compromise the whole
question by proposed amendments 10 tne
Constitution, or otherwise, and that an strile
between the two sections cease until lneu'
and harmony be restored
s. Resolved, That all the States cooperate
with us in the call of a National Convention
for that purpose.
7. Approving of the course of the Hon.
Andrew johnson in the Senate, upon seces-
sionism and the perpetuity of the Union.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Gillespie introduced bill to repeal
the conventional interest law.
Mr.. Ford, a bill for the relief OF the people,
by suspending executions Until INC i's u
January 1862.
Mr.. Doak. bill to amend the usury laws.
Mr.. Bennett, bill for the relief OF the
people, providing for stay OF execution ior
twelve months after the rendition of Judg-
ment, the defendant giving security and the
securities to be bound in the judgment.
Mr.. Baker, of Perry, a bill to establish
quarterly magistrates courts;
Mr.. Butler, bill for the relief OF revenue
Collectors.
M CAN'T. a bill to provide for Conven-
ton of the people in this State.
Mr.. Trewhitt, bill for the relief OF the
neople. suspending the penalties for Bank
SUSPENSIONS till LIST January, 1867.
Mr.. Vaughn, a bill to suspend the collec-
tion of debts due from citizens of Tennessee,
to Northern States which have Personal
Liberty Laws, until such laws are repeated
Mr., Armstrong, bill for the relief OF tax
PAYERS, giving collectors further time TO SET
tie their accounts.
REVOLUTIONS ACTED On.
The resolution of Mr.. Hebb, offered on
Monday WAS considered and referred to the
Sneciai Committee on Federal relations.
Mr.. Havron's resolution to print 500
copies of Washington's Farewell Address
was taken up. ~
Mr.. Wisener proposed to amend by adding
1900 COPIES of Jackson's Proclamation,
which was adopted.
MIR, Barksdaie proposed to further amend
by adding 1900 copies of the Kentucky ana
Virginia Resolutions of 1883.
Mr.. Williams, of Hickman, moved to lay
the resolutions on the table, which prevail
ed, yeas, nays.
Mr.. Wisener's resolution on secession ano
notification was referred to the Committee
on Federal relations.
Mr.. Wisener's resolution on the subject o
reorganizing and arming the militia. was re
ferred to the Special Committee on that sub
ject.
Mr.. Wisener's resolution as follows, wa
taken up
"Resolped That it is inexpedient to pass am
law at this time, calling COnventlon II
this State upon the plan proposed IN tn'
Governors message, or upon any o'heT plan
or for any purpose whatever
Mr.. Wisener said he came here opposed u
all conventions and conferences OF ever.
sort. He thought convention was unnec
essary and would only add to the excltemen
now prevailing in the country. He thou Sn
that a convention had no further power thal
| this Legislature. He was in favor OF sus
| tanning the Constitution and laws OF the FED
| eral Government
Mr. Pickett differed with the venerable
| gentleman from Bedford [Mr. Wisenerl w
| could not shut our eyes to TIE state OF ahair
| in this country; we had as well ignore tn
| air we breathe. We are called together IL
| extraordinary session; Legislatures and Con
/ yeutions are assembling all around US, ant
| excitement is raging everywhere; and snail
| Tennessee stand still aud do nothing? ID
| was for peace, and was for taking such step
| as mey tend to restore peace to the country
Mr.. Whitmore, had not expected to see an.
| gentleman opposed to Convention. In
| people made the Government, and they cal
| unmake it. He was not afraid TO trust them
| He hoped the resolution would be adopted.
Mr. Kennedy submitted a few remarks. dit
| ferinp with the member from Bedford [ MI
| Wisener1 and vindicating the powers OF
| Convention. He was for the plan proposes
| by the Governor in his message.
| The vote was then taken on the adoption
of the resolution, and it failed, yeas nay
| 66, as follows: -J-
Nsas-Messrs. Armstrong, Butler, Morphi'
| Shrewsbury and Wisener-5.
| Now-Messrs. Baker, of Perry, Baker,
Weakley, Barksdale, Bayless. Beatty, Ben
nett. Bledsoe, Bicknell, Brazelton, BrittoI
| Caldwell, Cheatham, Cowden. CTitz, DaVio
| son. Davis, Doak, Dudley. East. Ewing. Fal
Il
ME German, Greene, Guy, Harris. Havror
Hebb, Hurt. Ingram, Kenner, Kennedy. Xii
caid, of Anderson, Kincaid. of Cialb0rn'
Lea, Lockhart, Martin, Mayfield. McCabt
Morris, Nall, Norman. Pickett, Porter, Rict
ardson. Roberts, Russell, Senter, Smith, Gov
eli. Trevitt. Trewhitt, Vaughn. White, oil u
wilson, White, of Dickson, Whitmore, Wi
liams. of franklin, Williams, of Hickman
Williamson, Woods, Woodland and Speake
VIII tthorne-66.
| Several bills were disposed of on secon
reading.
/ On motion of Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Armstron
| was added to the Special Committee ON r.
organizing and arming the militia.
The House then took a recess preparation
| to meeting the Senate.
IN CONVENTION.
At twelve o'clock the Senators entered u
Hall of the House in a body, and MI. Spea
| er Newman assumed the Chair and Gale
| tho Con ventfon to order.