Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-01
Paris Iron and Coal Mining Company.
Passed first reading.

Passed first reading
RESOLUTIONS LYING OVER.
The consideration of Mr.. Poston's Joint
resolution. deferriDg action on the "0mni-
hus Rip until the affairs of the roads
which have failed to pay the interest on
bonds loaned them by the State have been
Thoroughly investigated, was resumed, the
Gnestion being on Mr.. Poston's motion to
lay on the table Mr.. CardelPs motion to
refer the resolution back 10 the Committee
on Internal Improvements. The vote was
taken and resulted, ayes "a, moss "a. The
resolution was tken referred to the Commit
tee on Finance and Ways and Means.
House Joint Resolution: That the Gov
ernor, Secretary of State and Comptroller
be REQUIRED 10 withhold any further issu-
ance Of State bonds to any internal i'm
proyement, company, until it shall appear
upon thorough investigation by the officials
named above. that the bonds heretofore
issued to said company have been used as
the law directs. Adopted.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To amend chapter 16, part 3, title 2, Of
the Code, providing for the appointment
by the courts of a trustee, where the trustee
BY will or deed is a nonresident OF the
State, a lunatic and not able to execute
the trust; also providing that when the
real estate is conveyed, and the bill or pc
tition is filed in any other court than
where the property is situated, q copy or
memorandum of the decree shall be regis
tered in the court where the land lies.
Passed.
Requiring insurance companies, banks,
ETC., to pay their taxes directly into the
State Tr easury, upon the warrant OF the
Comptroller. Passed. H..
To repeal an act leasing out the Peni'
Tertiary. Rejected.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To change the school law, by compelling
all teachers 10 take an iron-clad oath after
January l, 1869.
An act to change the School Law
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Tennessee, That no person be
allowed any pay for services rendered as |
teacher in any Of the Public Schools OF |
this State without first taking and subscrib- |
ing the following oath:
| solemnly swear that will hereafter |
support the Constitution of the United |
States and defend it against the assaults Of
all its enemies; that l am an active friend !
of the government of the United States and |
the enemy Of the so-called C)nfsderatCS. ates
that ardently desire the suppression of
the present rebellion against the govern
ment of the United States that sincere
ly rejoice at the triumph Of the armies and |
navies of the United States and in the de-
feat and overthrow of the Confederate |
States; that l will cordially oppose all
armistices or negotiations for peace with
Rebels in arms, until the Constitution of
the United States and all laws made IN
pursuance thereof, shall be established I
over all the people of every State and Ter
ritory embraced within the National
Union aud that will heartily aid and
assist the loyal people in whatever mea-
sures may be adopted for the attainment of
these ends; and, further, that l take this
oath freely and voluntarily, and without
reservation, so help me God.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the |
State Superintendent, County Superintend- |
ent, Directors and Sub-DiTectors OF each /
school district of each county in the State,
be also required 10 take and subscribe said |
cab.
See. 3. Be it further enacted, That this |
act shall take effect from and after It's pas
sage.
Mr.. Ryder moved to lay the bill on the
table. Carried-ayes, AZ; noes, IA.
To provide for the election Of Commits
sioners of the Poor, at the July term of the
County Courts, to hold office for two years.
Passed.
To give Comfy Courts the, power TO issue
writs of possession in certain cases. Passed.
To amend the act incorporating the
cambridge Railroad Company. Passed.
To incorporate the Southern Railroad |
Association. Passed.
Adjourned to 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.