The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-06

met pursuant 70 endorsement and
was called to order BY Speaker Rogers
after which The proceedings we're open
ed with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Allen.
0n molten, the Senste took recess
until 10 minutes to II o'clock.
Senator Rust appeared and took the
oath of Office. sE1siIl
The resolution Of Mr.. Wisener, Tati-
I lying the anendnaent 70 the ConstitH-
ton of the United States was taken up,
and unanimeusly passed .ganT
/ The Speaker announced that the
Senate would now retire 70 the House
Of Representatives. % participate in the
1 inaueuration Of the Governor.
After the inaugura ton ceremony vas
completed, the Senate convened. and
on motion adjourned to o'clock to
morrow morning -
4IflGaHousR. EfEHE-
WEpSksDAy, April s 1866
II The House convened at 10 o clock
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Allen.
A resolution, offered by Mr.. Steele,
of Marshall, was adopted to print the
rules of the Legislature of 1859 and
L -cy'ts Aoh VIC u7t " TIC mcAOcts VI Tie
House. s y y 81 II % 90 q j Il 4
The following resolution, offered BY
Mr.. Elliott, was adoptsdsunAo
RESOLVED, That relying upon the Su.
preme Being as the ruler of nations,
and more especially the preserver and
protector of ours, we believe it becom-
ing that a proper sense of our obliga-
tons 10 Him should be impressed upon
this House during its deliberations, to
such end and purpose we cordially in.
vite the loyal pastors Of the city to At
tend the opening. Of. the House each
morning for the purpose Of addressing
Throne of Grace in our BEHALF
A resolution was adopted inviting
Gen. Themes and all officers .noW in
the service, at present III the city, to at
tend the Inauguration Of the Governor.
Mr. Hood Of Hamilton, proposed the
following:
Rssolted By the General Assembly
of the State Of Tennessee That the
amendment of the Constitution of the
United States, proposed by the Con-
gress of the United States, on the LIST
day Of February, 1865, in the words and
figures. following, to wit
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States. I'M
Congress assembled two thirds of both
hO6seseonYenipg, thai the following
article be proposed to the Legislatures
Of the several States. as an amendment
TO the Constitution of the United States
which, when ratified by the lLegisla-
lures Of three fourtbs Of said States,
shall be valid to all intentsIsnd purposes,
az a part of the said Constitution,
namely.
Section l. Neither slavery nor I'M
voluntary serYitude, except as pun
ishment for crime, whereof the parties
shall have been duly convicted, shall
exist within the United States, or any
place subject 10 their jurisdictions.
Section 2 Congress shall have power
to enforce this article by appropriate
legislation.
Approved Feb /, 1865. II
{ Be, and thesaue il hereby ratified as
a part OF the Constitution : - sN
Adopted unanimously, the following
members being absent Bond, Crutch-
field, Gillem, Jones of Claiborne, Nc
Cahey. Pearson. Scales, Symmetry, Shell
ton, ToInehy, Thomas Of Benton and
Humphreys, Warren, Woods of Stew
art and We9asHn bfa e'I0I
The House took a recess of five min
-utes. then met with the Senate in joint
session, in the hall Of the House, when
Governor Brownlow was conducted
within the hall by committee APP
pointed for the purpose, and tbs inaug-
uration ceremonies commenced
The. committee appointed} to vail
upon Generals Thomas, Rousseau, Mil
roy, Miller and Cooper, announced the
acceptance, by those gentlemen, of the
invitation, and they were conducted to
seats. The Governor elect was also
conducted 70 the Speakers seat
The entrance into the Hall was an
event Of interest The Governor elect,
supported By the speakers of thegtTo
Houses entered first, General Thomas
and the other invited officers, attended
by the invitation c01amitsee, followedS
the members of the Senate closed the
procession, which had quite striking
appearance as il passed up to the
Speakers desk. aLr tA
i Peas e was then opened by the Rev.
Mr. Holsingsr, of the Cumberland Pres
byterian Church, after which the oath
Of office was administered by Judge
Millington, the Bible sworn upon being
rendered to the Governor by theSpeak-
er of the Senate, Mr.. Rogers. 80
6ovrnor BroHniov, standing at the
Speakers desk, then proceeded to de
liver the following inaugural address
.GentIsu,e,, Of he Senate AID Heuse ef-ReP>
Z - Yesentdticss = 80
The period has arrived fixed by the
amended Constitution for change in
the Executive affairs of the State, by
the election of a civil Gogernor. This
l distinguished honor, by the generous
confidence ef.the loyal people Of Ten
nessee. has been conferred upon me-
The oath required by the Constitutions
hiss been Administered 20 nas. and 1t
once enter upon the high and respdn-
sible duties pertaining 70 the Office.
Without afiectation, may say none
can rtalizs more sensibly tlan myself
| the weight of these new Responsible
ties, and the ability required for the
faithful and profitable execution of
them. None can feel more sensibly
than I DC. the moderate qualifications
| bring to the discharge OF these duties,
and thai want Of experience in legisla-
ton which, IN some degree, might atone
for my want Of ability. l have no doubt
thst sach Of us1ili pEoperlyE appreciate
| the responsibilities under which We are
s placed. ~ the fact that ne afe here 10
legislate 50 as 10 promote the physical
the social, the intellectual and the re-
ligious welfare Of the State OF one
thing. gentlemen, can assure you, and
through you those whom you have the
honor 70 represent. bring with me q
settled determination 70 discharge
these duties 20 the very best Of ms
limited abilities-Riih an equally de.
/ termined purpose Of fsithfulness, in
teErity, impartiaiity, sad devotion d
the State, and the generous people VII,
! hate placed me here, tothe close Of M
period Of service-
Ism free Il admit that 2 have beer
promoted 10 this high position by Ia,
Peepleo Tennessee, without regard 4
Old l1asty lines, and ] an Justly expecl
ed By them 10 administer the Execu
! tive dates NTH s Tien to no partisan
: or selfish purpose, and thus relieved o
the many troubles and burdens which
! iDvaTiably connect themselves With
I mere party Triumph, ] am LEFT free witt
yon, eentlemen. 10 follow the suggest
. ions of patriotism ard duty, and {
know no man because he has been
Wing or aDemocrzt, bet 70 know Al
IS they may honor the Federal Unior
, The maxim is one Of long standin
I and Of worldwide renown, that ath
pen e mightier than thesWord This,
says 4 modern writer, IS sort Of lis
ruth thnt il Tie midst Of p0puls
\ speech has Obtained the stamp OF 90
( therity, and heneeforth has passed "a
rent without very close exsminatio
- 20 its correctnesA Hsior Generi
\ Thomas, = true soldier. and mode
gentleman, might utter his maxim, b
The rebel General Hood, less modes
2 might QUESTION it, CORRECTNESS, allegif