Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-12

| ployes Of the convention shall receive the san
compensation as is now received by the officer
members and employees OF this General Assem-
bly,. Laid over under the rules.
INAUGURATION OF GOV. sENrER.
Both Houses met in convention, pursuant
resolution, for the purpose OF inaugRrating Il
| Governor elect. ~ Er8s trfE - :
Senator Nelson submitted report from Ii
| committee appointed to wait on the Goyerno
stating they had apprised him of his election
and that his Excellency had expressed his cor
sent to be inaugurated at three o'clock.
The Speaker then appointed Senator NelsO
wait on the Governor, and conduct him 10 tn
| chair of the House.
In few minutes the Governor entered an,
was conducted to the chair.
Mr.. Speaker Thomas announced that IT,
| Governor elect would read his inaugural al
dress before being sworn into ONCE.
TIE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The Governor then delivered the following
| address:
Gentlemen of the Senate and Of the House O.
Representatives:
| 1t would be untrue to my nature, and
would be unworthy the partiaiity shown me bJ
the people of NV native State. did / fail to ex,
press to you, and to them through you, nv sin.
cere and heartfelt gratitude. In IGNORING me
as they have. with their sutrages, and in plac-
ing me in the highest position within their gift
feel that language is Inadequate 10 express
the obligations under which am placed and
shall consider myself as holding the trust thew
have con6ded to me for the common good and
general welfare of the whole people Of the
State.
No duty shall be neglected when in my power
to perform it. and no power shall be welded
but in accordance with what 1 conceive TO be
for the good of the people of the State, ire
spective of race, color or former political ante
cedents.
In few moments the oath required by The
constitution will be administered to me, and L
n n q n mr. nffa
duly approaching tho responsibilities deVolVing
upon me, and with determination to discharge
those duties to the best OF my ability, with an
equally determined purpose of faithfuiness. in-
tegrity, impartiality and devotion to the State
and 10 the generous people who have placed me
here.
The unaffected difidence in my own abilities.
which have ever felt when called to the dis
charge of public duty. was sustained alone by
the integrity OF my own purpose and a confident
reliance on public virtue. and the wisdom and
hrmness of our free institutions.
Blessed as We are In climate of the most
agreeable temperature. and in q soil producing
in the greatest abundance the nscessaries and
comforts of life, our destinies advance in the
onward course of Improvement, and by con-
sistent adherence to the principles of wise and
cautious legislation, we shall go on to multiply
the means of rational enjoyment, and to perpet-
uate that character for patriotism and devotion
to the common good for which the sons of Ten
nessee have been eminently distinguished.
At no period since the commencement of our
have the evidences of our growing
prosperity been more manifest. nor the efforts
Of industry moro beautifully rewarded. Com
merce and the mechanical arts are literally en-
and domestic industry in its iegiti. |
mate sense IS more practical and better under
stood; the labOrs of the husbandman whose
protection should be the first object of every |
agricultural nation. have. not only here, but /
through every portion of our happy country. |
,een eminently favored with abu adant har-
rests. At peace with all the nations of the 4
arfh lat M Inv ha ~ for Ia of
actions within our own borders. we are let to /
he enjoyment of as much rational happiness as
Gems to b. compatible with human nature and |
he institutions of man. .... g..
The present session Of the Legislature will be |
me of unusua Importance, and one upon
Thleh the hopes OF our people are concentrated.
Grave and important questions will be agita-
ed discussed and passed upon, and in future |
fficial communication. which hope to be able |
Q lay before you Tomorrow, will mention |
lessures which l conceive proper for your con-
liberation. . .--...
In conclusion. gentlemen, permit me to as |
nre you that having entire confidence in your
atriOtic desire to serve your country, it Will be
rahfying to me to unite with you in whatever
leasures you may adopt, calculated to promote
be public good.
l sincerely hope that the legislation Of this
eneral Assembly and the administration of the |
tate government in all its branches may be
by economy. wisdom and pru- |
ence; that craftsmanship. patriotism and phi |
lnthrOpy may be manifest in every act; and |
nat all may be done under the guidance Of that |
rovidence which has hitherto so signally pre- |
rived and blessed our State and nation.
am eady to have administered to me the |
ath of Office, s..
After the delivery of the inaugural address.
hancellor East administered the oath Of office
the Governor.
Speaker Thomas announced that the business |
II which the convention had met was cOnsum- |
ated. when the Senators retired to their hall |
ld the H5use proceeded to business.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR.
The Speaker read letter from the William
N County Agricultural Association, inviting |
lie House to attend the fair at franklin.
Mr.. White moved that the House accept the !
yitation and proceed In q body ON Thursday. |
dOpted.
BY Mr.. Dill in; To re-establish wards in the
wn of MurfreNSbOrO.
BY =: For the benefit of sherifs and other
iicers.
BY Mr. Townsend: To Incorporate the Mis-
sSippi Valley immigration Company.
THE SCHOOL FUND. S39 |
Mr.. Nixon offered u resolution authorizing
lie appointment of \ special committee to in |
sStigate the School Fund losses, with power to |
nd for persons and papers. Adopted on a sus
onsiOn of the rules.
SEPARATING THE COLORs.
House resolution setting apart portion of the |
!lleries for the use OF cOlOred persons was !
lopted.
AIt' EtSCiO hAONON u LtGOLSlutEdLlOu WHICH I
Us carried
Mr.. Fleming moved that the resolution be laid |
! the table Lost, on a division, ayes %. noes
Mr.. Smith, of Washington. was earnestly OPP |
jsed to the resolution, cOntending that the |
attOIm on which great majority OF the House |
As elected was opposed to discriminating on |
e matter embraced in the resolution
Mr.. Fleming thought the resolution inexpe-
ent and unnecessary, and hoped it would bs |
il on the table.
Mr.. Tucker supported tho resolution,
Mr.. EnlOe was also in its favor, arguing that |
were made in schools and ehur cnes /
I'd should be made here.
Mr.: Russell. who introduced the resolution,
ked permission to withdraw it. Granted.
STATE LIBRARIAN.
House resolution providing for the election of
ate Librarian on the nth was postponed for
70 weeks.
PUBLIC PRINTER.
House resolution providing that both houses |
eet IN convention on the l2h for the elec ion |
a State Printer was taken up, but was with |
avn By ats author
LEGAL ADVERTISING.
House bill TO restore justice to the press of
passed third reading wi hGut a dis |
nting vote.
Mr.. khea made a motion to reconsider.
Mr.. Fleming moved to lay the motion to re- |
'nsider on the table. Carried unanimously 1
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock Tomorrow.