New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-06
RECONSTRUCTION
TENNESsEE-THE LEGISLATURE-TIE EXTENSION
OF THE FRANCHISE.


OF THE FRANCHISE.
NASHVILLE, Aug 5.-ln the lower brancn Oh
the Legislature yesterday afternoon Mr. Prosser from
the Legislative Committee presented the memorial Vi
Gems g. Cheatharn Forest and Others with whom CON
ference held last week. asking the removal ol 'ne
political disabilities; il referred Mr. krcheraI an
nounced that gentlemen were IN the loudly WlI M nv
mortal from citizens on the same subject when tneS
wished TO submit recess OF - minutes was moved
and after discussion, carried Chancellor Shackef0rd
RadcaD appeared at the bar and read memorial anu
briefly urged that the prayer be granted MT haiI'G
OF shelby asked what guarantees OF future fah c0uld DC
gwen The Hon. Henry s. FOOte responded. He was
piled with questions, and for while scene OF
much excitement prevailed the colOred people in the
galleries cheering loudly. Quiet was nhly estoreu anu
the House resumed business, without taxing acoh oh
The following communication from Gov. Brownlow
was then read: -,
KSoTyLE July 3-My high regard for the author Of The ncosei
letter and ordiaalee TIE Hon Jno. D. Le ny dcu.sG induce
otsn nothing a the importance oil WE suJect
respectfully s4Onis these documents Tor your cam R
Mr. LEAFS letter fayors the removal of political dsabl
ties from the DISTINGUISHED, and expresses nr coh.c
ton that the would prove adyantageo3s 70 to
pubic interests The ordinance provides Tor SUBMITTING
TO vote OF the people an amendment 10 n is nit
and coorpd OF proper age who citizens OF the state
aud OF the United States. Should majority OF Vots ue
eide in favor OF the amendment then the present Legs
laure ia constituted State Convention with authority
TO meet aud adopt the amendment Inc senate reeIcu
the message and Enclosures to special JOINT conttee'
The House was informed, and adopted IN lieu OF tue sen.
ate proposition. resolution declaring that thc pieseht
is not the time consider the franchise question: Dy the
foIiowing vote: Yeas 5O Nays 90 The final action on
the Senate proposition, as amended wiz ne takGm y
o OF the oyertures for an extension of the franchise
IYNCuIYG OF A UNION SOLDIER IN TENNESSEE.
The Nashville Press of the I'd says: News
brought to the city yesterday mat coiqteu man,
named Clinton Drake I3rmeIy so Canks in NampV
County last Friday night, by band OF KnKlux ana
hung leader Of the mob boosted that hey nehueu
to serve all other Union soldiers in the same manner
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. ga much larger vote
was polled in the State than anticipated Inc returns
from every county show large Democratic gains ana a
faine OF i'm the Republican vote. It Is now probable
thar Gov stevensons majority will reach 10000 lAsso'
ciated Press Dispatch
THE SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 5-Gen. Candy published
an order to-day officially relnquishing the command OF
the Second Military District.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
COLUMBIA, Aug. 5.--Bills have passed the
esatnre Authorizing the Governor to borrow Sl25 OOO
also regulating the municipal election IN CharlestOn;
go icrarng Vacant all offices under the provisional
government. A favorable report was made from ue
Committee on the Air Line Railroad from Charlotte 10
Atlanta.
GEORGIA-THE LEGISLATURE.
ATLANTA Aug. "a resolution was offered
in the House today In effect that person holding
municipal Office IN the state by virtue OF any mhtary
commission be removed and all Offices thus Nacated
sbn he resumed by those removed by military commits
sion and be required TO act IN their respective
until the time for holding the elections haEeSc inT ui.
the special order FOR Monday
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.
TALLAHASSEE, Aug Ollie Legislature, 10
ay u1sscd "A bill authorizing the Governor tn appoint "a
secret uoce thrUu the State the number and pay
m e M the discretion Of the Governor The bill ordered
IN third reading relative 10 the oath, etc Tor Telegraph
operaors was not finally disposed Of until today when
ii was defeated II proposed taxing an telegpah com
NAMES In the State 81 per mile for land lines ana SO on
cables The oath TO be the "lron-clad The Legs.
iature will probably adjourn tomorrow night The
members are to receive 80 per cent Of their pay In cur
reney and the balance In scrip.
LABAMA-THE LEGISLATURE.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 5.-Nothlng OF general
nrnst WINS dnne House to-day. Inc senate, win