Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-24

Resolved, That when this Conventio
adjourns sine die, the members proceed
a body to the Capitol, bearing with theI
the Constitution enrolled in parchment, an
that they deposit the same in form with th
Governor of the State That they tax
the opportunity thus afforded them of call
ing upon the Governor and upon the tw
Houses of the General Assembly, with
view of rendering our respects and of re
newing assurances of our regard
The Senate accepted the proffered cour
tesy and set apart p. NJ. to-day to reeeiv,
the members of the Convention in the Sen
ate Chamber, declining an invitation e
meet with the House in their hall.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Tax bill for 3 p. NJ. to-day, and the
County Marshall bill for 1880 A. NJ to
morrow.
INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Was granted to Mr.. Palmer on account OF
sickness in his family.
A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
Was presented nominating Dr. T. A. Atchi-
son and Col. Il. G. McNairy, of this city,
as Inspectors of the Penitentary, Messrs.
John Overton and Michael Burns having
declined to act.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Senate then went into execution,
during which the nomination of Messrs.
Atchison and McNairy was confirmed.
SENATE RESOLUTION.
To authorize the issuance of bonds for
interest due July l, 1869, to the University
OF East Tennessee. Lies over.
The Senate, having taken a recess, re-
assembled at a quarter to 2 p M.
VISIT FROM THE CONVENTION.
The Doorkeeper announced thermometers
of the Constitutional Convention in wait
ing They were admitted, and
Mr.. Etheridge introduced Hon. John. G.
Brown, the President of the Convention,
who said, in substance:
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen of the
Senate: At the close of our labors we have
presented ourselves in a body to pay our
respects to your body, and to assure you
Of our high regard for you, and our conf
dence in your patriotism and statesman
ship. The Constitution formed by our
Convention is signed, and is now before
the country, and it does not become us to
speak of its merits. An impartial but
patriotic people will render their verdict at
the ballot-box. We have labored faithfully,
honestly and earnestly, and we proudly
present our work to our constituents;
and if they ratify it, land we confidently
believe they will, our reward will be rich
indeed. Again, Mr.. Speaker in behalf of
the delegates, beg to assure you of their
high appreciation Of your responsible la
bors and faithful cooperation in the great
work Of enfranchising the people of the
proud old State of Tennessee. May her
prosperity and greatness be but COM
menced.
SPEAKER THOMAS RESPONSE.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
Convention We gladly welcome you to
this Chamber, and we thank You for the |
honor done us by this visit. We congratu- |
late you on the happy termination of your
arIuous labors. We have witnessed the |
assiduity With which you have addressed |
yourselves TO the discharge of your re-
sponsible duties and, though your work |
may not be perfect, we feel sure you have |
done all that men could do to make it So |
We hope it may commend itself |
to the people of the State that we |
in common with you; and that |
it may form the basis of lasting pride and |
prosperity. We sincerely hope that the |
spirit of moderation which you have |
eyinced may remove the apprehensions and
distrust that the officials of the Federal |
manifest towards the people |
and Government of Tennessee, and that
the differences of the past may be forgot
ten in the prospects of renewed confidence |
and blight future. In conclusion, Mr..
President, you and those you represent,
viii please accept. our heartfelt thank for
this manifestation OF your confidence and
may each of you return to your home with
a consciousness that you have done your
whole duty, to be sustained by the hearty |
of your work by the people of
the State. Under The operation of this new
Constitution our State will be prosperous
and happy.
The Senate then took recess and re-
paired to the House with the members Of
the Convention, and returned to the Senate
chamber at , P. NJ.
THE SPECIAL ORDER
Being the Senate tax bill, the House amend
ments thereon were taken up. Some of
the amendments were concurred in and 1
others were non-concurred in, and slight
offered by Mr. Cooper, of Bed
ford, was adopted.
Adjourned ia Il u tpuOpyov