The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-13
TENNESSEE LEGIsLATU BE.
SENATE

The Senate convened and was open
ed with prayer By the Rev. Mr.. Frier-
son.
The minutes Of the last session we're
read and approved.
A message from the House with sew
eral House bills for the signature of the
Speaker of the Senate, was received
Senator Rogers introduced Senate
joint resolution No 80, to wit:
WHEREAS, The pleasing intelligence
has reached us that the distinguished
soldier and commander, Mai Gen. Geo. 1
H. Thomas, has been assigned TO this
military division,
RESOLVED By The General Assembly Of the
STATE of Tennessee. That we do most
heartily congratulate our citizens upon
the appointment of this model soldier,
| possessing, as wedo, the most unbound
ed confidence in his ability and iudg-
ment, and believing, that under his
rule, peace and quiet and Unionism
viii preside in every section Of this
State.
RESOLVED, Further, that we tender to
the President and War Department of
the United States q special thanks
for their assignment of General Thorn
IS over this military division, and, with
his consent, we propose and adopt him
as q Tennessean.
General Thomas has endeared him
selfto Us, both by distinguished service
and many acts ofnoble, transformations
kindness. Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution No 90, was
adopted and transmitted A message
from the House announced its concur
renee with the same; alse No. 90. Mr.
Cate addressed the Senate as follows:
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen # The Senate
In a few moments our official duties
will be temporarily suspended, and We
shall retire from the peoples capitol, to
the peoples home, where our every act
will be carefully scrutinized, and esti-
mated according to merit, and as the
most humble member Of this honorable
body, ! feel assured that the people
will endorse them in the main.
l know the pre~domipating spirit of
this Honse has been 10 promote the
public good, and though we may not
have been unanimous in the considera-
ton of all questions presented, yet I
am proud to know that unequalled har-
mony has prevailed through our entire
deliberations our social relations have
been of the highest order, while our
countrys cause demanded the wisest
and most sagacious legislation, to allay
the excitement of a most cruel and un-
welcome revolution, which has given
unbounded scope to speculative
politicians, 70 create, and continue the
agitation of vexed questions for politi-
cal and selfish purposes. However
much our capacity might be questioned
yet none dare inpugn bur motives, for
like true brothers, our deliberations
have been free, respectful, and of the
most agreeable character. Brother
could not be more kind and devoted to
his brothers interests, and / trust that
that spirit may be happily disseminat-
ed, until disaffected elements shall di-
vest themselves of all selfish, personal,
or political ~prejudices, and make it
their first great object to restore conf
dence TO each other.
> l believe that right should control at
all times, and everywhere, with an eye
single TO mercy any humanity.
Indulge me in the remark that the
thought Of early restoration to a suf
fering business, and the fond embraces
OF an afectionste Family is a true source
. of rejoicing, and ordinarily dissipates
gloom, yet this morning l feel that il
Is seVering the bonds of a devoted
brotherhood, and / shall soon be de.
: MED the benefits Of your wise counsela
rnd deliberations.
. a only feel solemn on the occa.
sion, while my heart is filed with ex.
treme sadness. Two months g | me-
' you as strangers. / have serutinized
= your every official act, as members o.
this Legislature, and the conclusion il
irresistible, you have done your duty
= All just and true men will appreciate
your course, and accredit you great hon
q or. No association of my life has con
% tributed so much valuable interest K
! my understanding of merit, and mora
y worth Your iudicious course and at
tention 20 business proves, beyond
doubt, your good sense and purity o
purpose.
O. I truly regret my incapabihty TO Civ,
&c expression of the many obligations
d feel myself under, to each individual
ia of the Senate, for the high respec
Il shown me, through the entire session
And now We part, some of us 10 NEE
no more, perhaps, forever, allow me 4
I, ask you to look over any imp~erfection
/ may have exemplihed, and bear &
% your respective homes, ndthrough tn,
% chsckcr6d scenes of life, the warmest de
sires of my heart for your earthly good
and future happiness.
And you, Mr.. Speaker, have, by you.
promptness TO business, and unswerv
n ing devotion "a duty, won the highes
honors the position could confer, 70
which you will please accept, as a poo
} tribute OF respect, my highest regards
Your duties have been combining, ardu
: Gus, and complicated, but your capaci
N ~, experience, and just powers Of dis
l. elimination, together with FOUR higl
N appreciation of moral worth, have ele
waited you above even suspected parti
4 ality, and your extraordinary kindnes
and respect toward each indiyidus
% member of this House, proves that yor
~ are possessed OF great christian 70
ps bearance
Nay you live long as an honest maj
? -earth's jewel-to enjoy peace, health
Dc and happiness, and the brightest an,
best comforts, and luxuries Of this life
"a and as the good Lord wills, may yol
pass 10 Heavens richest inheritance
Mr.. Speaker Rogers briefly and fee.
" ingly responded, aud on motion Of Nh
y Pesrt declared the Senate adiourne,
to until the FIRST Monday in October, IS6,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.