Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-20
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
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Tablet, and the late dailies.
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
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FmDaY, Jan. Ig-The Senate met at 10 O'Clock
A. N. Prayer By the Rev. Mr.. Phillips.
ALLOWED TO VOTE.
Mr.. McEwen, the Senator from McMinn. hav-
ing been absent yesterday when the resolutions of
Mr.. Carrigan, opposing the memorial to the Re
construction Committee of the United States Con-
gress, he was on motion, allowed To record his
vote against the resolution.
ENDORSING PRESIDENT I0HNsoN.rF
The ComIaitee on Federal Relations having
Senate joint resolution No. 9. by Mr. Bowen. un-
der eonsideration, reported recommending its
WHEREAS. The great Union party Of the United
States. now in possession Of the administration of
the Government. is pledged by its past history.
tenance Of liberty, the freedom Of the press and
speech the preservation Of the authority of the
United States over all its territory well as the
constitutional rights of all the States.
In accordance with that history and as the re-
suit of those principles il gave TO the administra
ton Of the late Abraham Lincoln an undivided
and enthusiastic support: by which, he was ena-
bled TO guide the ship Of State safely around the
storm Of a mighty rebellion. 10 peaceful harbor.
And WHEREAS, The present executive of the
United States, elected 10 the Vice Presidency By
the great Union party Of the nafion and called
by the Providence of God. TO fill the chief exccu-
tive chair, has, by patriotic devotion to his coun-
patriot Especially would we mention that noble
illustration of patriotic and unselfsh devotion to
country above party; which he gave, when on the
day Of December, 1850. he rose IN the Senate Of
the United States. and boldly denounced treason,
and, in n mastery manner, exposed the s0phis-
tries and tlsehoods Of secession and. then again,
on the--any of February, 1861. For this he
was unanimously denounced by his for
mer political associates in his section but
still he stood firm among Southern Senators,
faithful among the taithless and. in spite of n
whirwind of detraeton and denuneiati0n which
ragged around him, he gave 10 Abraham Lincoln u
hearty aud bold support In March ls62, he ac-
ernor Of his state, partially redeemed from the
black flag of treason--which Office he held for
three long and terrible years, laboring all the
time with patience and assiduity. 10 restore law
and order 10 the people Of Tennessee, which had
been taken from them by traitorous usurpers.
Belonging, we do. to the great Union party of
the nation, without regard to past political differ
cnces. and endorsing. we have DONE and now
do, the administration Of Andrew johnson, as
late Military GoyeFqer OF tennessee, therefore
of Tennessee, That con6ding in the integrity po-
litical honesty, and axalted patriotism of Andrew
johnson President of the United States we here
by pledge 10 him our hearty sympathy and sup
port in his efforts TO restore all parts of the United
States 10 the blessings of peace and union.
?. Resotped, That true patriotism Is national
and not sectional, and knows no North, no South.
no East. no West. but embraces in its cares and |
interests whole broad country. recognizing |
the rights and welfare of all peoples and races |
within its ample boands 20 equal and exact JUS |
tice before the law. and regarding as we do, An
drew johnson as the embodiment of this senti- |
of the United States.
g. Resoipea That in retaining as his constitu-
tional advisers the Cabinet of the late President,
Abraham Lincoln, we have the pledge and secu- |
rity that the policy that guided the administra- |
ton Of that exalted patriot. amid the storms of
PC e ea eeSe spe
I. Hesotped, That the present State Government |
Of Tennessee. having been .inanggrated nnder
the auspices and administrative guidance of An |
drew Johnson as late Military Governor of the |
State. recognize il as our boundcn duty. and il |
is pleasure 70 maintain the same. in the spirit
and for the ends for which il was Inaugurated, /
viz the complete restoration and permanent es |
Enlistment of freedom, and civil law and order |
to long suppressed and downtrodden people.
;. Resoiued, That as the rightful representatives
Of the loyal people of Tennessee. and constitu
tional legislators of the State. earnestly invite
all the citizens of the same, while forgetting the
past, to cordially unite with u.s. around the stand
ard which leaves our nations flag of beauty and |
glory" in support of the national cause and the /
national administration OF our great felow-citi |
zen, Andrew johnson, now President of the
United States.
Mr. Brown offered Senate joint resolution No.
81, in lieu, as follows
WHEREAS, Our fellow citizen. Andrew johnson,
under circumstances If peculiar responsibility,
assumed the Office of President Of the United
States. at the close of most terrible civil war.
which had lasted for four years, when the highest
order of statesmanship was required to direct the
affairs OF great and free nation after victorious
triumph over rebellion of unexampled magni-
tude and
WHEREAS. The policy he has steadily pursued
aud the high ability he has manifested in the con-
Quoting Of public affairs. have fully justified the
when he suddenly called to the station he now
occupies: and
WHEREAS, We who are his immediate fellow
citizens Of his adopted State among whom he
lived so long, and which State he has served and
honorcd in many responsible positions of trust.
having known him long, and having confidence
in his patriotism. integrity and wisdom. and adj
miring the manifestations of all these qualities in
his course and policy since he has been President
Of the United States. do resolve as follows;
RcsOtred on TEE General Assembly ~ the ,N0fe of
TeHHesses. That we hereby heartily endorse the
policy. so far rs il has been developed. of the adj
of Andrew johnson. Presidenti of
ResoIred. That having confidence in the patriot
ism. integrity and wise prudence Of Andrew
} Johnson, we here pledge him our renewed sup
unity and integrity Of the Government of the
United states, at home and abroad.
Mr. Sentcr having moved the previous question,
Mr. Bowen asked and was granted leave TO with
draw the above resolutions, when the question
was put ON Senate Joint resolution No. 9, which
call Of the ayes and noes. by unanimous vote,
nineteen Senators voting. and ordered 10 be trans
mitted TO the House.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION.
Senate joint resolution No. 81. by Mr.. Smith
To correct any misapprehension in the public
mind. here or elsewhere, touching the position of
Tennessee in the present posture Of political
affairs.
b. Il resolred 5v the General assembly Of the
.Nafe AZ Tennessee. That we heartily approve and
endorse the Administration of the present Execu-
tive Of the United States. Andrew johnson. Ten
nessce's hitherto distinguished and now trusted
son, and concur most heartily in his policy of re-
organization adopted 10 restore The States recently
il rebellion, to their proper position to the
Union. a.5.
Resalred further That we will maintain the Fed
eral Union now cemented anew by the blood of
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bearing our proportion 1.-THE public debt incurred
in its maintenance. and by every honorable and
lawul means strive TO transmit the inheritance
bequeathcd to US unimpaired TO the countless /
who are 20 succeed us.
Rcsolrcd further, That recognizing the great
principle, underlying our political fabric, and
representation shall 20 together. we do most ur-
gently and respectfully insist the senators and
cOngressmsn elected from the State of Tennessee,
worthy and loyal men, be at once admitted to their
seats on the floor Of the Federal Congress.
Read and referred to the Committee on Fede-
raj Relations. ~fH
Senate bin No. 26s by Mr.. Bowen: Affirming
the settlement heretofore made with 7. n. W.
Burton. former Secretary oiSate, and directory TO
This hill releases 4. n. W, Burton. former Sec
rotary OF state. from his Indebtedness 10 Tennes-
sec. consisting In forty-onS bonds Of the State.
amounting 81, 1912 on his surrendering them 10
the Governor. Comptroller and Treasurer. The !
bill further provides that, whereas enc George W.
hands Of Brown. ShiPley 4 Co.. liverpool, are
subject. has given the ORDER for the delivery of
said bonds, the Governor he directed to discon-
tinue the suit commenced for their recovery and
that the costs and charges of such proceedings, /
and the reasonable charges of Brown, Shialey &
CO.. be paid out of the State treasury.
Passed ON first reading and referred 10 the Com
mistee ON Claims
Senate bill No. ai9. by Mr.. Scnter 70 incorpor-
ste the Tenaesses. Barrel and Stave Company.
Passed ON first reading.
-. TIN SCHOOL BILL.
The question being on Mr.. Smiths amendment
90 section 70. making the levy aud collections of
tive mills per ccntum tax depend ON the endorse
mont and approval Of majority OF the qualified
voters OF the district. Messrs Smith, Trimble and
Bnssen addressed the Senate at length. pending
which discussion the Senate
Adjourned TO 10 o'clock A. N. to morrow.
House Of Representatives.
FRIDAY. Jan, ~ lS6.-By Mr.. Richards That
the Governor. Secretary of State and Comptroller
be authorized 90 sell the seven thirty United
States bonds, amounting 10 $sis0n now in pos |
seSior Of the State and that out Of the funds re-
ccived sale Of said bonds there shall be invest
ell Sifil On in the bonds of the STATE Pa-srl