Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-12
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senate.

SENATE
TUESDAY, December IL 8G6.-The
Senate met pursuant to adjournment, Mr..
Speaker Friersor in the chair.
On a call Of the roll twelve members
answered to their names. ~ -iaIi ..i1.
There being no quorum present, the
Speaker directed the doorkeeper 10 pro
cure the attendance Of Senators. i..A r..
Messrs. Hall, Mckinney, Thompson.
Trinlble, Frazier and Carrigan came in and
their names were called. f2 i' 'H,-i-5 7H
A quorum beingnow present, the ioutnal
was read and approved. .'N 4h1
The Speaker presented the following
communication from the Governor: -i,
. STATE OF TENNESSEE, EXECUTIVE De
PARTNENT, NASHVILLE, December IL
Hon. Joskua B. FSieTSon, Speaker of the Sen
dts-SIR / have the honor to inform you
that in reply to the invitation extended to
Major, General Thomas, in compiiahce With
the joint resolution of the General Assem-
bly,, have received a communicate from
General Thomas, announcing that he and
his staff would be in attendance on the 18th
inst. l respectfully suggest that such
measures be adopted for celebrating the &C.
casion, as shall seem most appropriate
Very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, w. G. BROWNLow.
Mr.. Trimble offered a resolution provid-
ing for q joint committee to be appointed
by both Houses ID regard 70 celebrating
the anniversary Of the battle Of Nashville,
The rules were suspended and the resolu-
ton adopted. Messrs Trimble, Senter,
Frazier, Thompson and Hall we're appoint
ed onsaid committee by the Senate. l
Mr.. Trimble presented Senate bill No.
463, in relation to suits against non-resi-
dents lii certain cases. Passed a first read
ing and referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. -37- EU Hr' -gT..r1 rr.r.-
Mr.. Trimble presented Senate bill No.
464, to repeal section seven of an act to en-
courage planting, improvements, ETC., of the
State, passed June Q, 1865. Passed first
reading and referred to the Committee on
Internal Improvements. -'.sI
Senate joint resolution No. IA, in regard
to the Metropolitan. Police law, was taken
up and, on, motion of Mr.. Hal, referred to
the Judiciary COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Senter offered Senate Joint resolu-
ton No. Is, authorizing the Comptroller
to borrow two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars to aid in defraying the interest on
the public debt due January, 1867. which
shall be refunded as the revenue is paid In |
On Motion Of Mr. Trimble, the resolu-
ton was referred to the COMMITTEE on Fl
nance and Ways and Means. -"l
Bill for the benefit Of tax collectors.
Passed and referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Trimble offered resolution author
izing the Governor to take active measures
to recover the school fund which has been |
distracted, and for the purpose he have and /
exercise plenary powers to do and perform |
all necessary acts in the premises,
The resolution was adopted under sas- /
pension of the rules, and ordered to be 1
to the House.
Il House bill No. GAG, to amend the Metro |
politan Police law, was taken up under a
of the rules.
Mr.. Carrigan offered an amendment,
which, on motion Of Mr.. Hall, was laid on
the table-ayes II, noes 5. --Es
Mr.. Thompson offered an amendment
which was laid on the table by ayes II,
noes 5. r..rf.e s..r-e.s-
Mr.-Hall moved the previous question
on the passage Of the bill, which was or
iered, and the bill was passed its third and
last reading, BY ayes Is, noes 4 tt'' MOLD
Mr.. Carrigan asked leave to change his
vote for the purpose of moving reconsid-
grafton Of the vote, which leave was not
granted. 49, .t al ...-f1-.l 80
Senate adjourned until Tomorrow morn
ng at 9 o'clock,