The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-11-15
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.


The Judiciary Committee of the
Senate recommendedt the rejection of
the House bill in reference to criminal
proceedings before Justices of tho
Peace, on the ground fits conflict
with the constitution of the State.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Lyle: Whereas it is Of the
greatest importance to u State to pre-.
serve and maintain its credit sound
and safe, and to maintain inviOlutc
itS obligations and not to incur others
which may render doubtful its ability
to perform and fulfill those already
incurred. Therefore in order TO in
spire confidence in tho taith, honor
and credit of the State, and give to
the world assurance that Tennessee
Will perform all her obligations in
good faith, and that this adminiStra.
lion WIFI so conduct the affairs of the
State As to meet these and ull pledges
made by the State, be it
Resolved by the General Assembly
Of the State of Tennessee, That it is
the policy and purpose Of this Legis-
lature to inaugurate no new enter
prise, and enact no tew laws which
viii involve the expenditure of the
money of the State, nccessitating in.
crease of taxation to CARRY forward
such enterprise; that this legislature
will not appropriate tho money of
the State FOR any purpose except to
sustain and complete enterprises al
ready commenced, and to render Sc.
cure and valuable and profitable tho
means already expended by the State,
and in sustaining the established in
debtedntss of the State. The resolu-
ton vas adopted
A special message from the Cow
ernof, reqNesting the Legislature to
remove ] s Hull as Warden Of the
p%enlttRtiary, and announcing the af.
poinlment OF Mr.. MtEl%es al His
succ6ssdr,
Nj, Elliott moved a suspension Of
the rules, that the Governors mes
sage he taken up and approved.
Mr., Carey, OF Davidson, was op
posed to Strengthening Mr.. Hull in this
summary mannHf 1t was his right
to be heard before btiHg condemned,
This ex parte manner of tuinins u.
mans character was in opposition to
the spirit OF OUT constitution and
government. Mi. Hull had been ac4
cuseG OF sross offenses, and had bebn
tried by tho CdhmiSsioHers, but He
Gontends that he did NOT havB u fuif
trial, but is not willing to be elected
in this sHmmary manner, thus admit
ting Ris own guilt and infafy Mr..
Carey Quoted frUtt the acts of the
last General Assembly, showing that
neither the Governor nor the Coin
missioners had any Fight to dlspos-
sess Mr.. Hull during the sitting Of
the Legislature. IA the law gave this
right solely to the Legislature during
its session.
Mr. Cate was for assum.ing the al
s%crtious of the Governor To he correct
He had heard enough outside of that
chamber to satisfy his mind that Mr..
Hull was a bad han. llo believed
that the burning OF the penitentiary
was by the gross negligence Of Mr..
Hull, and that tho Senate should take
prompt action in the case.
Senator Keith, If Morgan, beliet-
ed that the Governor WAS u cool;
calm and decided man, and that the
Senate should take his message a.
true in point Of fact, and act updh it
accordingly
Senator Friersdh thought that we
sh0hld act in accordance with the
law in the premises, and see that
equal and exact justice shall be done
in the premises.
Senator Smith opposed the apbrOv-
al of the Governors message, IN the
broad ground that every mah has a
right H. face his accusors and hear
the accusations against him
Mr.. Elliott, after seeing the law
regulating the appointment ana dis
missal of Wardens, was Oppdsed to
hasty action. The message wa finally
referred to tho Committed Oh the
Penitentiary, With power to send for
persons and pabers, for an inVeStiga-
tlon of the chdraes against Mr.. Hull.
A bill loaning sSj0,0O0 to the Nash
vile and Northwestern railroad, for
the purpose of Purchasing stock and
Equipments, was made the special
order fur III o'clock on the 18th inst.
The bill repeating the 10th section
OF the franehise'act, and comforting the
right to hold office and to sit on
%jurles, upon persOrs Of color, passed
lts second reading.
The bill for the election Of ] ailors
by the voters of each county. Lost
Adjourned till o O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
H0tse Of REPRESENTATIVES,