Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-21

say to you, sir, and to them, that knowl-
edge of the fact that at least a portion of
the citizens of our good and noble Com
monwealth indorse my legislative career,
Is OF more value to me than would be all
the glittering diamonds that sparkle upon
the plains of Alaska
Hailing from the portion of the State
that do, and entertaining the peculiar
political views that entertain. it is but
reasonable to suppose the citizens living
in that portion bordering upon the Father
of Waters would not entertain very ex-
allied opinion of me, hailing, as do,
from the mountains of East Tennessee;
but in this evidence of their kindness and
Partially, | am convinced that they are
capable of and do rise above all sectional
prejudiees in extending to one who,
in their partial opinion, they be-
lieve has endeavored to discharge his
duty to the people of the whole State,
irrespective of geographical lines. am
proud to accept this token of their appre.
citation of my services as a member of
this Honorable body, and in doing 80 per-
NIT me, sir, to say that l hope the day is
not far distant when all the animoHties
growing out of the late war will have
been forgotten; when all political strife
will have been at an end, and when all
the people of the State, irrespective of
political parties or particular sections,
will gather around the tree of our institu-
tons like band of brothers, and fight
only for God and our whole country.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS. -
By Mr.. Jones-A resolution appointing
a committee to investigate the claim of
D. F. Jackson, former jailer of Shelby
county. Adopted, aed Messrs. Jones,
Casey and Owen appointed on the COM
mittee.
By MIR. Casey-A bill for the relief Of
Coffee county.
By Mr.. Rhea-A bill to authorize the
courts to legitimatize persons and alter
names.
By Mr.. Russell, of Hickman-A bill to
change the line between the counties of
Dickson and Hickman. u
By Mr.. Clark-A bill for the benefit of |
Clerks of County and Circuit Courts.
By Mr.. Lackey-A resolution to sp-
point a committee to burn all the blank |
notes and bonds of the Bank of Tennes-
see. Adopted.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To change the lines between the coun-
ties of Hancock and Hawkins. Passed.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To authorize the citizens of Cooke |
county to vote on proposition to change |
the county site. Passed.
To ay,,anI ha 70 y.r,NryiAa TO- H.,
formation of the public schools. Passed. |
To establish new county out of por-
tions of Hamilton and Bradley counties |
Passed.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To amend the act to establish the Law |
Court of Nashville by directing the Judge
of said court to hold the Circuit Court of |
Sumner county. Rejected.
To amend the revenue laws in regard
to taxing notes. Passed.
To amend the act for the formation of |
Etheridge county. Passed.
To authorize the Governor 10 sell the |
real estate belonging to the State.
Passed.
To wind up the Bank of Tennessee. |
Passed.
To amend the act to provide for sale
of the delinquent railroads, by appropri-
ating 81, 900 for the payment of each at
torney employed in the suits, So, 900 each
to the Commissioners, and allowing the
Clerk and Master the usual Office fees,
but no commissions foT making the sales.
Passed.
To change the qualification of jurors.
Passed.
To equalize taxation. Passed.
THE REVENUE BILL.
The House concurred in Senate amend
mems to House amendments to bill to
raise revenue for the State.
Adjourned until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.