The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-07-06
The Tennessee Legislature
of 1895.
From the Loii4yille Conrier-Journal.]

From the Loui4yille COurier-Journal.
This Legislature contained more mem
bers who afterwards figured in the poll
tics of the State and nation than any
Legislature that has ever assembled in
the State. Here are their names
Ephraim II. Foster was Speaker Of
the House, and a most admirable presl-
ding officer he was. In 1887 he was
elected to the Senate of the United
States, but resigned in 1889 rather
than obey the instructions Of the Legls-
lature. In 1S43 he was again elected a
Senator, and served until March, lS45.
In this year he was the Wing candidate
for Governor, but was defeated by the
Democratic candidate, Aaron Y Brown.
He died in 1854, aged about 81 years.
Andrew Johnson gave evidence du-
ring the session that he was endowed
with strong mind and an indomitable
will. Even then he was al antagonist
not to be despscd. heard him once
come back on an adversary, and his
blows were unmerciful. When the
Legislature adjourned he retained to
his talor's bench, and made clothes for
his neighbors. This is the man who
went on. step by step, in the line of po'
ltical promotion until he reached the
Presidency. His personal integrity has
never been doubted. He died i'll his
. 68th year.
A. o. r. Nicholson was appointed a
Senator in Congress by Gov. Polk, to
fill the place of Felix Grundy, decd.
He edited the Washington Union, the
organ of Pierce's Administration, from
1853 to 1856. He was elected Il Sena-
tor in Congress for six years in 1859,
and served until March 4, 1861 The
war coming on, he never took his seat
again. Sometime after its close he was
, made Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the State. He died in 1876,
, aged 81 years.
: Hopkins l.. Turncy was Represent
alive in CorgI,ss iron 1871 TO 1915
, and II Senator in Congress from 1915 TO-
1851. He died in 1857, aged 60 years
VIM. b. Campbell was II mem Der OF
. Congress from 1887 to 1S43. and Gov
ernor ofTenncssee from 1851 to 1858
He died in 1867, aged about 60 years
VIM. Trousdale was Governor from
, 1919 to 1851. He was appointed Mn
, lister to Brazil by President Pierce. lie
,, died at an advanced age.
Alvan Cullom, uncle to the present
, Governor Of Illinois, represented his
district in Congress from 1913 to 1917
, He was fully eighty when he died.
Charles Ready was Representative
in Congress from 1858 to 1859. lie
+ died three years ago, aged rs.
Meredith p. Gentry was in Congress
from 1889 to 1858, save one term when
he was not candidate. lie died in
1866, aged about So years.
Geo. W. Jones was in Congress con.
tinuously from 1913 to 1859, when he
declined reelection. He is now 70
years Of age, but looks rs if he were not
more than 60.
Robert l.. Caruthers served one term
in Congress and many years on the Su-
preme Bench of the State. He will soon
be 80 years Of age, but is remarkably
well preserved.
There was quite number Of other
members Of this Legislature who subsc-
quently filled high State offices. They
are all dead except Judge Jos. G. Guild;
he has written a book of interesting
"reminiscences. will not tell his age,
for he may want to get married again.
OF the 100 members of the Tennessee
Legislature in 1885, but five are living
the three last named gentlemen, to-
gether with VIM. Overton and myself.
Mr.. Oyerton was sprightly young fell
low, and we were intimate friends. |
have not seen him for nearly torty-fve
years. He was never candidate
again, nor have | heard of his making
a political speech. He lives near
GAINESVILLE, chronic old bachelor.
An OLD FoGY.