The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-24

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ca / was ordered, and 90 members-ust s
quorum-answered to their names.
BLISD ALYLUM.
A communication was received from NJ.
Il. Howard, proposing TO dona'e seven acres
Of land on ths LebauOn pike, for an asylum
for the blind. Referred to 3 Special Com
mittee.
RESOLUTIONS or EXPULSION.
Mr.. Blackman moved that the resolutions
expeling Messrs. Garrett, Hood, Simmons,
and wynue be passed over Informally.
Mr.. Garrett demanded an Immediate con-
sideration of the resolutions.
Mr.. Norman moved that the rules be sus-
pended, and that the House vote on private
bills.
Mr.. Raulston wanted the franchise bill
taken up.
The motion of Mr.. Norman was put and
lost.
FRANCHISE BILL.
The franchise bill was accordingly taken
up.
Mr.. Pos.on moved q call Of he House.
Filty-seyen members were present.
Mr.. Poston said he W uld not retire from
the II use except in a legitimate manner.
He therefore resigned his seat, and said he
would appeal 10 his constituents. Accepted
Mr.. Nicks also resigned his seat. Aeeep-
ted.
Mr.. Garrett sIso hsnded in his resignation.
Accepted.
M. Th5ma4, Of Coffee, also rendered his
resignation. Accepted.
Major Lewis, OF Davidson, did the same,
in the following terms;
Tot Hoa. William Heiskel:
SIR: Upon the plan proposed by the Con-
vention o. January 1865 for the restoration
Of the State Government, ! was, without my
solicitation. announced by those adherent
10 the Union, Of which number ! am snd
have always been one, as one Of the candl-
dates from Davidson county, and having
been elected took my seat as Representative.
At the sacrifice Of comfort, and with risk TO
my health, 1 have attended with a sincere
purpose to pacihcate a divided people, ana
iepislate for the best interests OF the country.
Recent events have Reluctantly forced me
(, the conclusion that can no longer be OF
service in his capacity. am too old to be
a party t. the strife aud disclrd now pre-
~ysiling, aud cannot, in justice TO my d
v~ictions If duty, participate in the legis a
ton VIII ch seems to meet the approval OF a
majority Of this body. think it is Taught
with Injustice, and will be productive q
min Ia the interests we have been sent here
to preserve.
/ therefore beg to tender herewith the
resignation OF my seat as a member OF TINS
b.dv. With thanks 30 yourself, and the
members of the House for the uniform cour-
tesy with which I have bsen treated, l re-
nam yours, respectfully,
The resignation OF Mr.. Lewis was passed
BY informally.
WHrErAs, All power is rightfully in tbs
hands Of the people and
WuFETAs, This honorable body was elect
ed under extraod nary circumstances, and
in an extraordinary way and not by tbs
immediate constituents; therefore,
Be u RESOLVED, dc,, That this Genera
Assembly adjourn on the frs. Monday il
March next, to meet again on the hr5I
Monday in October.
R-esoirsY. That every member Of this body
tender h respect 10 the Governor OF tins
state, AID the Governor be requested 10 Issus
wri,s of election 10 fill all the vacancies
thereby giving the people the privilege
of endorsing aud condemning our iesiSla'
tive action.
Helf a dozen members jumped up anc
moved to lag il on the table; but the Speaker
decided that such o motion would not b'
in order tn tomorrow, as all r%esOlntIons
must lie over one day
Mr.. puggsn Offered the following:
RESOLUTIONS.
RIr. Du-can offered the following rssoiu
ton
WHEREAS, the season Of the year ha.
nearly arrived when the business OF thu
larmer will require his personal attention
The spring sessions of The courts are ap
prosching, at which many Of our member
win necessarily have TO attend. And where
"a. the action Of his House has OF late be
c1me 60 uuharmOnlCus as to render GU
efforts and lahors almost vaiuelesi at tia
+ time. And whereas, there is now pending
. before this body ma tsrs about which 1t l
b DESTROYS that vc should consult once NOR
the wishes and interests of our constituent
3 therefore, for ths interests OF al, and as
matter If public economy, be 1t
Rgs51ge3, That this General Assembly d.
70 adjourn on Monday, the 9Th day OF Marcel
next. until the lst Monday in October next
o at vhich time all unfinished business cal
be disposed. Laid over under th5 rules.
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