New-York tribune., 1867-10-11


enral address was read by his private Secretary In 1t
he expresses gratitude FOR the honor Of second election
by larger vote than given any Governor Dut
regards IL ms triumph Of the principles represented IN
a high compliment to the Republican party, The
only organization controlled by men up Mith S trS
a zcrlous eye the preservation OF the Choh'
TENNESSEE LEGIsLATURE-GOv. BROWNLOWs
MESSAGE.
From Our Special Correspondent ,. .,s,-
The second Legislature of Tennessee, elect ed
under the restored Government and amended Consttu
on will be Organized at the Capitol tomorrow morning
The members are nearly all in the city, and, in personal
appearance present marked contrast TO the members
who came together in April, 1865 The Legislature Of
1865 came for the most part, directly from the camp 10
the halls of legislation. They were dressed IN army
clothes or i'm homcspun tanned and Scared by iouf
years OF the toughest campaigning and had that fierce
defiant look which ouc protaotCd civil STRIFE bcScts Their
situation was novel and embarrassing They had been
elected by trhing vote general ticket were CON
froucd 40 the start by the cayet questions Of reform
aud walked ground which rocked as II shaken by "n
earthquake Two years Of heroic devotion to freedom
and the Union have changed the whole aspect
of affairs. Peace has returned to the state
order and quiet prevail Industry has realed
golden harvest The new members composed IN laIIe
backed 10y majority of $1,000 voters they have iechhg
Of strength and an air oi confidence which ne memucso
posed wholly Of Republicans ANA there are but IouI Top
perhcadS i'm the IIouse Of EcprescntatiHc'. r.
The Governors Message, which VIII bc real on luc'-
aay, y s u @ pam, t , , ~ dcTl interest
No people have greater reason 70 bee thankful TO an
6vcrrulng Providence forc blessings ot The year draw
ing TO close Wae thJG m n5S m , p1g Jcgr. -, the
earth has yielded plentiful harvest Tie signs o tie De
yastiou, of the war are fast disappearing before the
renewed energy and enterprise of our people business oi
every kind is pr0pcTiuC indications ~ nnplON cnct ana
uroecs are 10 be ,ccn I'm every section Of the statc
llf.i. fTn md d
proving; and men Of enterprise, skl, and means are
preparing 10 come 10 our state and cast their lot with
cicOlrtccd 10 do so by our having settled political
stTc. Ircpcat, the condition Of Tie state IS WIo4c
very gratifying 10 the friends 81 law and ORDER and II Is
hoped the disturbances Of few localities VIII cease
our S Sale Government has become firmly established
by the three fold influences Of time Congressional recog
milton, aud popular ratification Time has been ts con con
slant ally ln dcmon',i ',iailng ihe "i'hooa a1 90 iS'
as well as the wicked designs Of its enemies ltoe"k
nzcdby Cougc.H would nave Iaeh,l t'y t''i ma pa
law aud been at The most government Ih IH,t' Iuy
recognition, hy joint resolution "i 'ohEi'.' apI"lSI
is acts legal validity nom ilc h,gus ul ~ ''r W. %
most effective action u its behalf was the decision py tue
dcctssors took the Government a. an experimentation
nud 10 au establishment. They adopted horI'7 20 80
10 boz motion; lour measures Viii look 10 WHO """ '
Ecicung Federal relations, the message pays high
George H. Thomas, Department Commander, lor prompt
aid ia keeping The peace aud executing to ihHs i Io'"
cs where the War after suDsldng, dd cll elements o
Afcr Recommending aid 20 tho state universities, the
Governor says: Common schools and unvcr.iues OF t.e
highest grade go hand u hand. one cannot flourish in a
state without The other The universities furnish teach
cs for the common schools, and common schools pre-
pare our y yous M i ,o Sc Is thc relation between
the two iu the states where education has become uycr
sal Our party justly claims 10 bc party ol progress
aud TO be based on knowledge and cducation Let us
show Inc world that IN this state alive 10 the
era and that we are equal 10 our pIciensions
I'm am parts Of the country the friends Of law apd order
arc rcalzug the giant strides King Alcohol has made
within the live years covering the Rebellion aud the con
scqucut decentralization, directly attributable 10 Tue
alarming Increase OF ufcmpcrauCr, s now attracting the
attention the best members 0t society ana OF thc most
profound statesmen OF the country. Good men and
patriots can bat hail every movement against this mon
stcr vice OF the age pleasing auguiy Oi the times
every act OF legislation designed 10 break tho back Of
this monster whose victims multiply with such fugtu
lntcmPcrancc did is work IN tho army ana now mat
peace has been declared. ~ E transferring Us bancfm in
Huence to the walks OF cIll me- uchoIaLus lc gVuus
and rising gcncaion and sending To premature graves
many Of best and most useful citizens Throughout
the length and breadth oi tennessee ui.ierles pha
wholesale and retail liquor dealers are multiplying win
fighfu upidy, and the increasing evils arising there
from call upon the friends OF humanity ana religion 10
educate the public mind IN opposition 10 this vice. and
and degrade socety The least that can be done
by the egsature-and this ought TO be satisfactory 10
the friends Of morality and religions to authorize the
prohibition Of the traffic through the baOtbox once In
two years either by counties or civil districts.
perancc will increase and multiply TIL they sweep away
every yestge Of proPney peace good order ana liberty
FROM the State, and bring down upon us sOdOns gult
Our coored fciiowcitzens have shown greater apti-
tude for learning and the acquisition OF knowledge than
was expected aud by this good conduct and steadast
LOYALTY have rapidly upon the good opinions and
epcct Of the loyal portions OF the White race while their
Rebel opponents under the encouragement afforded by
the prO Rebel policy of the President have shown less
disposition 10 return TO true loyalty than was fondy cX
pcccd The exercise Of the elective franchise by the col
ed ,ce i'm tbs state has shown them 10 be capable Of
exercising that right and OF selecting candidates 10 rep
resent them legislation is necessary TO protect the
rood race in their rights as renters ana laborcrs In
many Instances they been turned out Of employ
mcpi and otherwise prOscrbed-not 10 say defIauded-
for oiuou's sake The odiOus 10th section (Which pro-
Libts cOOred men from holding Olce Hnd sitting on
uric * now part Of the Constitution, aud 1t IS Tor you
10 say whether IL shall remain III force or be oberated
by amending the Constitution III te Ohly regular way.
ve,lal press ana by designing politicians swaming In
every highway Ike the lOcusts OF Egypt aud everywhere
acfs Of violence numbered, all told, LOO men, half OF
whom mustered into service Dut rev weeks pcioIe
the election This force represented bX the chenes OF
tbe State Government TO have cost millions or money.
has only cost the State little more than onetenh OF
Tbe Message recommends important changes In the
tbn arrest Of Islam g. Harris; thorough Oyerhaung OF
the States accounts with the railroads state eompensa
ton of loyal men for losses sustained during inc war
the enconragcm of immigration the erection OF pen
tcntIary bindings in East ana west Tennessee The cree
lion of Governors mansion at Nashville, and economy
in all appropriations: - ,.,
The Governor concludes as lOuOWs; "
"Conndng In the intelligence and patriotism when
iaduced your constituents TO sehd mere az makers
assure Won of NV earnest desire 10 cooperate With you
In AN lnesurcs y0 naugurate for the good
Coming here with the heavy m0Ofues you are hOhoied
with your action may marx yOuI Session as tnc cpOcn IN
our history when genuine Progress asserted s sway III
| Teuuesser Destiny and events, God and history
have assigned Tennessee an important position ~ the
great work of restoring the UnOn Let act wei our
nart and under Providence, perform the great but
agreeable work Of fraternity, aud love- and loyalty To-
ward the race OF man =. =. .
ve,v ueasqut one. The Senatorial contest s exciting
some Iocug but should Coy. BIownlow copsept 10 DC