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 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 
 
 Mo,ntlay the twenty-fifth day of August, 1794, being the ,da]r appointed 
 for the meeting of the General Assembly of -the Territory of the United 
 States of America, South of the river Ohio, the members nominated by 
 the Representatives of the People, and commissioned by tlie President of 
 the United States as Legislative Councillors for said Territory,*^ appeared, 
 produced their credentials, and took their seats, to-wit : 
 
 The Honorable Griffith Rutheefosd,,? 
 I " John Sevier, 
 
 " James Winchester, 
 
 " Stockley Dohelson, 
 
 " Parmenab Taylor. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, A. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Proceeded to the choice of a President'; .when the Honorajble Griffith 
 Rutherford was unanimously elected and conducted to the Chair. 
 
 Proceeded to the election of a Clerk. Mr. Sevier was appointed to su- 
 perintend the balloting; when George Roulstone was a,ppointed.and qual- 
 ified accordingly. v, 
 
 Christopher Shoat was chosen Doorkeeper. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen nf the Vmmcil, 
 
 This House is now formed and ready to proceed on the public business. 
 
and wish to know if yoii are met and prepared to receive communications 
 from the House of Representatives. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Winchester, Mr. Sevier was appointed to confer with 
 such member or members of the House of Representatives as they may 
 join, and to report what rules are necessary to be observed in doing busi- 
 ness between the Council and House of Representatives. 
 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent the House of Representa- 
 tives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council have appointed Mr. Sevier to act with such member o'" 
 members as you may appoint, as a committee to report the rules necessa" 
 ry to be observed in doing business between the Council and House of 
 Representatives. 
 
 A message from the House of Represetitatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We concur with your message, and appoint on our part Mr. White and 
 Mr. Rutledge, to confer with Mr. Sevier what rules are necessary to be 
 observed in doing business between' the Council and House of Representa- 
 tives. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Sevier, from the committee of the Council and House of Repre- 
 sentatives, reported the rules necessary to be observed in doing business 
 between the Council and House of Representatives. Read and concur- 
 red with. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We propose that a joint committee of both Houses be appointed to re- 
 port, as soon as possible, what bills of a public and general nature are 
 necessary to be passed into lavys by the present Assembly. We appoint 
 on bur part for this purpose, Mr. White, Mr. Cocke, Mr. Hardin, Mr. 
 Wear and Mr. Doherty, to act with such gentlemen as you shall appoint 
 on your part. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council agree to'^your proposition in appointing' a joint committee 
 to report what bills of a public and general nature, are necessary to be 
 passed into taws the present session, and join on our part Mr. Sevier and 
 Mr. Winchester. 
 
 William Maclid was appointed Assistarit Clerk. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
THURSDAY, AUGUST 88, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 Thomas Bounds was appointed Doorl<eeper, 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill for the relief of per- 
 sons who have suffered, or may suffer, by their grants, deeds, and mesne 
 conveyances not being prove'd and registered within the time heretofore 
 appointed by law. 
 
 And a bill lor the relief of such persons as have been disabled by wounds, 
 or rendered incapable of procuring for themselves and families subsist- 
 ence, in the militia of this Territory, and providing for the widows and 
 orphans of such as have died ; which were rea^ the first time, passed and 
 sent to the House of Representatives. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill for the relief of per- 
 sons vpho have suffered, or may suffer by their grants, deeds, and mesne 
 conveyances not being registfired, &c. 
 
 Also, a bill for the relief of such persons as have been disabled by 
 wounds, &c., in the militia service of this Territory, and providing for the 
 widows and orphans of such as have died ; each endorsed, ' Read the first 
 time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read ; which being read, were passed the 
 second time and returned. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives: 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Couneil, 
 
 The House of Representatives have received the report of the commit- 
 tee appointed to report what bills of a public and general nature are ne- 
 cessary t3 be passed into laws the present session, and have concurred 
 therewith. And in order that the bills may be drawn and brought for- 
 ward on the part of this House, Mr. Wear, Mr. TayJor, and Mr^j-Ppherty, 
 are appointed a committee to draw a bill to regulate the militia of this 
 Territory. 
 
 Mr. White and Mr. Cocte, a committee to draw a bill to establish the 
 judicial courts, and to regulate the proceedings th^eof. 
 
 Mr. Hardin and Mr. Tipton, a committee to draw a bill making provision 
 for the poor. * 
 
 Mr. Rutledge and Mr. McMinn, a committee to draw a bill to levy a tax 
 for the year 1794. ,<> 
 
 Mr. Hardin and Mr. Ford, a committee to draw a bill declaring what 
 property shall be taxable, and the mode of collecting the tax thereon. 
 
 Mr. Doherty and Mr. Wear to draw a bill for the relief of such of the 
 militia as have been wounded by the Indians in tlie late invasions. To 
 act with such gentlemen as'you may appoint on your part. 
 
 On motion, to agree With the .proposition contained in 'the above mes- 
 sage, the Council concurred with the same so far as to appoint Mr. Sevier 
 for the court bill, and Mr. Winchester for the militia bill. ,-', 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill to establish the toll 
 of certain mills, endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed. ' * "^ 
 ''' Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the House of Representa- 
 tives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 We concur with your proposition for appointing committees to draw 
 such bills as are of a public nature ; and on our part have appointed Gen. 
 Sevier to the court bill, and Col. Winchester for the militia bill. 
 
 The President laid before the Council the petition of the people called 
 Quakers ; which was read and referred to the committee on the militia 
 bill. 
 
 IVIr. Sevier moved for leave, and presented a bill to admit attornies at 
 law to practise and plead in the superior and county courts in this Terri- 
 tory ; which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the House of 
 Representatives. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Sevier, Mr. Qonelson was appointed on the part of 
 the Council to draw up a tax bill, and to report what sum of money is 
 necessary to be raised for the support of the civil list for the year 1794. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 We propose that a committee be appointed for the purpose of drawing 
 up a lax bill, and to report what sum of money, is necessary to be raised 
 for the support of the civil list for ihe year 17.94, and for that, purpose ap- 
 point Mr. Donelson on our part. 
 
 A message from tge House of Representatives : 
 Mr: President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 This House having taken the petition of James Russell into considera- 
 tion, propose that a joint- and standing committee of propositions and 
 grievances be appointed ; and appoint on our part Messrs. Tipton, Har- 
 din, While, Cocke and Taylor, to act in conjunction with such gentlemen 
 as you may appoint on your part. 
 
 Read and concurred with, and Mr. Winchester appointed on the part of 
 the Council. 
 
 Sent to the'House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council agree to your proposal of appointing a joint and standing 
 committee of propositions a^d, grievances, and on their part appoint Mr. 
 Winchester. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to admit attornies at 
 law to practise and plead in the superior and county coiSrts within the 
 Territory south of the river Ohio, endorsed, ' Read the first time and 
 passed;' which being isead, was amended, passed a second time, and re- 
 turned. 
 
 Also, a bill to establish a University in Greene county, in the Territory- 
 south of Ohio — and 
 
 A bill directing the mode of authenticating powers of attorney and 
 o!)ligaiions, for the conveyance of land in certain cases, and authorising 
 
executors and administrators to malte cont^yances, each endorsed, ' Read 
 the first time and passed ' — which were read the first time, passed and 
 returned. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : -• 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of Repressntatives agree to your proposition of appointing 
 a committee for the purpose of drawing up a tax-bill, and appoint on our 
 part Messrs. White and Coclce. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a message, accompanying 
 a report of the committee of propositions and grievances, endorsed, ' Read 
 and concurred with ;' which being read was concurred with and returned. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr- President and Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose that a joint committee be appointed to draW up in general 
 fee-bill, and for that purpose appoint on our part Messrs. White, Doherty, 
 Hardin, Rutledge and Cocke, to act with such gentlemen as you may 
 appoint. 
 
 Received from the House of Representa,tives, the memorial of Joshua 
 Hadley, endorsed, ' Read and referi-ed to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances ' — which was read and referred to the same committee. 
 
 Received also,' a bill for the relief of such persons as have been disabled 
 by wounds, or rendered incapable of procuring assistance for themselves, 
 &c. endorsed, 'read a second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read, was passed'lhe third 
 time and returned. 
 
 A bill for the relief of such persons as have suflered, or may suffer, by 
 their grants, deeds, apd mesne conveyances not being proved and register- 
 ed within the time heretofore appointed by law, endorsed, ' read the second 
 time, amended and passed' — which being read, on motion to agree to the 
 amendment of the House of Representatives, it passed in the negative. 
 
 A bill e^ablishing the toll of certain mills, endorsed, ' read the second 
 time, amended and passed ' — which being read, was, on motion, rejected. 
 
 Also, a bill directing the mode of authenticating powers of attorney, &c. 
 endorsed, ' read the second time, amended and passed.' 
 
 A bill to admit attornies at law to practice, &6. endorsed, ' read a second 
 time and passed.' ' 
 
 A hill to establish a University in Greene county, in the Territory south 
 of the river Ohio, endorsed, ' read a second time and passed^' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended, passed 
 the second time and returned. 
 
 A'djonrned till Monday % o'clock. A.m. 
 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1794. 
 
 Met accordipg to adjournment. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of RepreseMaiives, 
 
 The Council do not agree to your amendment to the bill for the relief of 
 such persons who have suffered or may suffer by their grants, deeds, and 
 mesne conveyances not being proved, &c. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr: President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We propose that a committee be appointed to confer with the Governor 
 what shall be the enacting stile to our lawsj for which purpose, we appoint 
 Messrs. White, Wear, Hardin, and Cocke, to act wfth such gentl^en as 
 yon may appoint. 
 
 Concqrred with — and ordered that the following message be sent to the 
 House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of (he House of Representatives, 
 '*The Council agree to your proposition in appointing a committee to 
 confer with the Governor, concerning the enacting stile of the laws to be 
 passed, and on their part appoint Mr. Sevier. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to alter the time of 
 holding courts of latv aiid equity in this Territory, endorsed, ' read the 
 first time and passed ' — whicl; being read was passed the first time, and 
 returned. ^ 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives accompanying the report 
 of the committee of propositions and grievances, to whom was referred 
 the memorial of Joshua Hadley, surviving officer of Evans's battalion, to 
 V?it : 
 
 That the said battalion was raised on the faith of the State of North 
 Carolina as appears by their act of 1786, and was destined for the 
 
 protection of their then frontiers (Mero District). That the soldiers there- 
 of did their duty faithfully, and in discharging the same, many of them 
 lost their lives, but have received no part of their pecuniary pay. 
 
 Your committee farther report, that it would be dishonorable and ini- 
 quitous for the government of this Territory not to pay these troops, had 
 its public faith been pledged for that purpose, nor could the failure of any 
 particular fund have in that case been with propriet} alleged as a pretext 
 to evade the debt. 
 
 Your comniittee are forced to call to remeijibrance that this Territory 
 has never been protected in a stafe of peace and security, without which 
 it was not reasonable to expect from it finances equal to the payment of 
 such troops as the State of North Carolina might think proper to inlist ; 
 ^sides that the inhabitants of this country contributed equally with said 
 battalion to afford security and peace to the interior parts of North Caro- 
 lina. 
 
 Your committee also remark, that the most natural fund for the pay- 
 ment of the soldiers aforesaid, would have been derived from the vacant 
 land which these soldiers' helped to protect and secure, which fund has 
 
teen disposed of for other purposes by the government who raised the bat- 
 talion ; that as for any other fund established for this payment by the State 
 of North' Carolina, if such fund has not proved effectual, the default did 
 not arise from any miscondnnt in this government, or in thepitizens there- 
 of, but either through the neglect of the officers in that State, or the defi- 
 ciency might be fairly ascribable to this,, that the lands on which the taxes 
 ought to have been collected, were chiefly in the hands of the citizens of 
 North Carolina, whose absence from the Territory enabled them, to evade 
 the taxes imposed on and paid by the people of this Territory. '' 
 
 Finally, we are of opinion that the government is bound by no express 
 ■contract with the said soldiers, so neither do we see any equitable circum- 
 stances which ought to induce this assembly to discharge a debt con- 
 tracted by, and justly due from the State of North Carolina. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Chairman. 
 
 Read and concurred with. 
 
 Mr. Sevier made the following report, viz : 
 
 The committee appointed to meet in conference with the Governor and 
 a committee of the Legislalive Council, report that the stile to be observed 
 in the titles of acts should be as follows, viz : Be it enacted by t%e Gover- 
 nor, Legislative -Council, and House of Representatives, 
 
 They further report, that all bills be sent to the Governor after the se- 
 cond reading, for him to offer such amendments as be may think proper, 
 and not again, until the bill is engrossed for his assent. 
 
 JOHN SEVIER, Chairman. 
 
 With which report the Council concurred, and ordered that the follow- 
 ing message be sent to the House of Repres'entatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen of the House of Representatives ,• 
 
 The Council concur with the report of the comaitte^ pf cpnference 
 with the Governor respecting the enacting sti^e of our laws, &c. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, 4,. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A massage from the .House of Representatives, informing that they do 
 not concur with the report of the committee of conference with the Gov- 
 •ernor i and proposing that the enacting stile of the laws shall be, ' The 
 General Assembly of the Territory Soutfrof the river Ohio.' 
 
 The Council, taking the foregoing message into consideration, adhere 
 to their concurrence 'to the report pf the' committee of conference; and 
 ordered that tjie following message be sent to the House of Representa- 
 tives ; 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the H&use of Representatives : 
 '" In pursuance with your proposition, the Council appointed one of its 
 members to join such members as you ihad appointed for that purpose, to 
 wait on his ExceilfinGy,-the Governor, and with him to confer what shpuld 
 te the enacting stile of our laws. ^ , . ' 
 
 That committee reported, and with which report tile Council concurred. 
 
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 Your message of this day informs them that you do not concur with the 
 report of that committee. 
 
 The Council still adhere to their concurrence with the first part of that 
 report, for the following reasons : that the ordinance of Congress expressly 
 declares ' that the General Assetnbly shall consist of the Governor, Legis- 
 lative Council, and House of Representatives,' and that all laws shall be 
 passed by the Governor, Legislative Council, and House of Representa- 
 tives, 
 
 Received from the House Of Representatives, a bill empowering the 
 courts of counties within this Territory to erect a court bouse, prison, 
 stocks, &c., endorsed ' read the second time and passed ;' which was read 
 the first time, passed and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill to alter the time of holding the courts of law, &c., endorsed 
 ' read the second time, amended and passed ;' which being read, was 
 passed a second time and returned. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives ; 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council : . 
 
 This House concurs with the first part of the report of the committee 
 appointed to confer concerning the enacting stile of our laws. 
 j- A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Air. President cmd Gentlemen of the Council : 
 
 This house upon reading for the third time the bill for the relief of such 
 persons whd have suffered or may suffer by their grants, &c., not being 
 registered, &c., capnot agree to pass the bill without striking out the pro- 
 viso ' that nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to admit 
 to record or registration, or ratify any grant or grants heretofore made in 
 Lord Granville's office ;' and if the Council agree to this amendment, they 
 will send one of their members to see it made. 
 
 With which the Council do not agree ; and ordered that the following 
 message be sent to the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : 
 
 The Council do not concur in striking out the proviso in the bill for the 
 ,relief of such persons who have suffered, or may suffer by their grants, 
 &ic., not being registered, &c., as by you proposed. 
 
 The Council propose that managers may be appointed on the disagree- 
 ment, and on their part appoint Mr. Sevier. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council: 
 
 This House, on reading for the third time the bill for the relief of such 
 persons as have been disabled by wounds, or rendered incapable of procur- 
 ing for themselves and families subsistence, &c., propose that those words 
 near the.close of the first section, be deled, to wit : ' by the Speaker and 
 President of both Houses ;' and that the following words be inserted in 
 their place : ' by the Governor, President of the Council, and Speaker of 
 the House of Representatives.' ^ ^ 
 
 Read and, concurred with. , * 
 
 Mr. Sevier, from the conference with the managers of the House of 
 Representatives, ihade the following report ; 
 
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 That the House of Representatives agree to withdraw their proposition 
 ia striking out the proviso in the bill for the relief of persons who have 
 suffered, &c., by their grants not being registered, &c. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President arid Gentlet.ten of the Council : 
 
 We propose to ballot to-morrow at 10 o'cleck, at the court house, for a 
 delegate to Congress ; and on our part appoint Messrs. Taylqir'and Do- 
 herty, to superintend %e balloting: 
 
 Concurred with, and Mr. Taylor appointed on the part oj^the Council to 
 superintend the balloting. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message ; 
 Mr. Speaker^and Qenlkmen : 
 
 The Council concur with your amendment to the bill for the relief of 
 siich persons as have been disabled by wounds, &c. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1794. 
 
 Met pursuant to adjournment. 
 
 The bill to establish a college in Greene county, was read the third time, 
 passed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill to establish the juris- 
 diction of a single justice of the peace, &c., endorsed, read the second 
 time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, That this bill be read ; which being read, was passed a second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a .Tiessage, accompanying 
 the report of the committee appointed to superintend the balloting for a 
 member to Congress. 
 
 The committee who was appointed to superintend the balloting for a 
 member to represenfthis Territory in Congress, report that they have con^ 
 ducted the aforesaid election, and on taking the polls, it appears that James 
 White, Esq., is legally elected' by a majority of both Houses. All which 
 is submitted, 
 
 Pabmenas Taylor, 
 George Dohebty, 
 Leerot Taylor, 
 
 Concurred with. 
 
 Received also, a bill empowering the courts of each county ip this Ter- 
 ritory to erect a court house, &c., endorsed, read a second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was rejected. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 
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 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournmeDt. 
 
 Mr. Winchester, from the committee to whom was referred the petition 
 of the people called Quakers, reported that the said petition ought to be ra- 
 te the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Concurred with. 
 
 On motion, IVIr. Winchester was appointed on the part of the Council 
 to examine engrossed bills, and to piesent the same to his Excellency, the 
 Governor for his assgnt 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and^^enilemen : , 
 
 The Council propose that one member be appointed from the Council, 
 and one from the House of Representatives, to examine engrossed bills 
 and present the same to his Excellency the Governor for his assent, and 
 have appointed Mr. Winchester on their part for that purpose. 
 
 Mr Sevier moved for leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to ad- 
 mit attorniesat law to practice and plead in the superior and county courts, 
 &c ; which was granted.* 
 
 Mr. Sevier, from the committee appointed for that purpose, presented a 
 bill to establish a system of court laws ; which was ordered for the first 
 reading to-morrow. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council : 
 
 We herewitli send you the report of the committee of propositions and 
 grievances, with which this House concurs, and propose that a joint com- 
 mittee be appointed to draw up a memorial to Congress, agreeable to sajd 
 report, and on our part appoint Messrs. White, Cocke, Doherty, Kelly and 
 Wear for that purpose, to act with such gentlemen as you may appoint. 
 
 The committee of propositions and grievances delivered the following 
 report : 
 
 Your commitiee to whom was referred the petition of William Evans, 
 report that this petition, praying for compensation for a negro put to death 
 under the jurisdiction of the State of Franklin, cannot be complied with. 
 
 On the petition of the inhabitants south of French Broad, your committee 
 report that the said inhabitants ought to have all the assistance in the 
 power of this General Assembly to give towards securing them in their 
 improvements. That as the disposal of the soil rests in Congress, it will 
 be proper for this Assembly to draw up a memorial to that body, slating 
 the facts as may induce them to secure the said inhabitants in a right of 
 pre-emption, and pray that an act of Congress may be passed for that pur- 
 pose. 
 
 Concurred with, and Mr. Sevier and Mr. Taylor appointed on the part 
 of the Council. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council : 
 
 The House of Representatives agree to your proposition in appointina 
 a member from each House, to examine engrossed bills and present the 
 
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 same to his Excellency Governor Blount for his assent, and on our part 
 appoint Mr. White to act with Mr. Winchester. 
 
 Mr. President and (renlkmen of the Council : 
 
 This House iiave added Messrs. Kelly, Wear and Doherty, to the com- 
 mittee of propositions aqd grievances. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives : 
 
 The Council concur with your proposition in appointing a committee to 
 draw up a memorial to Congress on the petition of the people south of 
 French Broad, and have appointed Mr. Sevier and Mr. Taylor on their 
 part for that purpose. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for elctendin;^ the 
 line between the county of Sullivan and Hawkins, endorsed, ' read the 
 first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time, was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 7 o'clock, A.m. 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following messages : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Council concur with the report of the committee to whonr was 
 referred the petition of the people called Quakers, viz : That it ought to 
 be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council have entered into the following resolution, with which 
 they request your concui fence, to wit: R'^solved, That the Governor be 
 authorised and requested to cause a new census of the people to be made, 
 on the last Saturday in the month of July, 1795, in the same manner as 
 the census was made by his order in the year 1791,, to the end that repre- 
 sentation may be apportioned to population in the respective election dis- 
 tricts or counties. %" 
 
 The President laid before the Co»ncii, a letter from Daniel Smith, Esq., 
 Secretary of this Territory, covering an account of monies received and 
 expended as treasurer, in pursuance of an act passed by the Governor and 
 Judges, on the 13th day of March, 1793, which being read, on motion, 
 resolved, that the said letter and account be referred to a committee of the 
 Council and House of Representatives, and that Mr. Sevier be appointed 
 on the part of the Conncil. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives',- 
 
 We herewith send you a letter from Daniel Smith, E^q., seftretary of 
 the Territory, covering an account of monies received and ex|)8ndBd as 
 treasurer, in pursuance of an act passed by the Governor and Judges, the 
 13th day of March 1793 ; and propose, that a joint committee be appointed 
 
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 to takp the same into consideration. The Council appoint on their part 
 Mr. Sevier. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for ascertaining 
 what property in this Territory shall be deemed taxable property, the 
 method of assessing the same, collecting, &c. 
 
 And, a bill for authenticating deeds, bills of sale, and powers of attorney, 
 each endorsed, ' read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered that these bills be read ; which being read, passed the first time 
 and returned. 
 
 A bill for extending the line between the counties of Sullivan and 
 Hawkins, endorsed, ' read a second time and. passed.' 
 
 Ordered to be read, which being read was rejected. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives: 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, ^ 
 
 The House of Representatives concur with the resolve entered into by 
 the Council, in authorising and requesting the Governor to cause a new 
 census of the people to be made, &c. and propose the following proviso ; 
 and that a statement thereof be laid before the succeeding assembly, to 
 judge oi such apportionment. 
 
 Which being read was non concurred with — and the following message 
 sent to the House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House cf Representatives, 
 
 The Council do not concur in adding the proviso to their resolution^ as 
 by you proposed, but propose that the following words be added to the 
 resolution, after 1791 ; and lay the same before the next General Assembly. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Sevier the following message was sent to the House 
 of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 As doubts have arisen whether the laws of North Carolina are now in 
 force in this Territory^ the Council propose meeting the House of Repre- 
 sentatives at such time and place as they may appoint, to take into coa- 
 sideration the said subject. 
 
 Received frofn the House of Representatives, the following messages : 
 Mr. President and Crenthmen of ike Council, 
 
 We herewith send you the petition of sundry of tbe inhabitants oF Jef- 
 ferson county, which has been read in this House, and referred to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We herewith send you the petition of Nathaniel Evans which has been 
 read in this House, and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the (^ouncil, 
 
 We herewitb send you the petition of Christopher Haynes, which was 
 referred to the committee of propositions aitd grievances. 
 Mr. Presi^nt and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We concur with your amendment to the resolution of your House as 
 by you proposed, for taking the census of the people of this Territory. 
 
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 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We concur with your proposition in .tlie two Houses meeting and to 
 take into their consfteratioo, whether the laws of North Carolina are now 
 in force and use in this Territory ; and propose that the conference fae at 
 four o'clock, at the court house. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We concur with your proposition in appointing a joint committee to 
 take into consideration the subject of the letter of Daniel Smith, Esq., and 
 for that purpose appoint on our part Messrs. White, Cocke, Dohertyt 
 Hardin, and Wear, to act with Mr. Sevier. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 7 o'clock, A.ai. 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEilBER 6, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The bill to establish courts of law, and for regulating the precpedings 
 therein — and 
 
 l^e bill to establish a militia in this Territory, were read the first time 
 and passed. ' 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We herewith send yon the report of the committee of propositions and 
 grievances with which this House concurs. 
 
 The committee of propositions and grievances, Report, (hat it is their 
 opinion, the petition of divers inhabitants of the county of Washington, 
 praying to be relieved from the penalties of the law that may be inflicted 
 on them, on account of , a certain trespass, ought not to be complied with. 
 That the prayer of the people of Knox on the south side of the river, 
 praying a new county is just and reasonable. That th6 petition of a 
 number of the inhabitants of Jefferson county, praying a division of that 
 county, is reasonable. — That the petition pf the people called Quakers, as 
 far as it is reasonable, will be provided for in ttiie militia law now before a 
 committee. — That the prayer of certain soldiers,, under captain Nathaniel 
 Svans, praying compensation for their horses taken by the Indians, is a 
 subject, that your committee is of opinion. Could be more properly laid 
 before Congress ; but that it cannot be granted by this assembly, notwith* 
 standing the high sense we entertain of the bravery of those soldiers in 
 defending themselves against a great superiority of enemies. ' 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Chairman. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill for the establishment 
 of college in the vicinity of Knoxville, endorsed, 'read the first 
 
 time and passed ' — which was read the first time, passed and returned. > 
 
 Also, a bill ascertaining what property shall be deeiined taxable proper- 
 ty, &c., endorsed, 'Read the second time and passed. ' 
 
 The bill directing the mode of authenticating powers of attorney, was 
 read the second time and rejected. ' , 
 
 AdjoDraed till Monday 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The bill directing the mp^e of authenticating powers of attorney, and 
 authorizing executors to make conve'yances, was read the third time ; and 
 on motion to amend the bill, it passed in the affirmative ; and ordered, that 
 the following message be sent to the House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives 
 
 The Council propose^ that the bill to authorize executors and adminis- 
 trators to make conveyances, be amended in the following manner, viz: 
 
 That the word ' five, ' in the 9lh line of the 3rd section, be altered to 
 ' three, ' as it fortaerly stood in Ihe^bill, and that the following be added to 
 the bill, viz: ,■ 
 
 Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That in all cases where judgment 
 and execution are obtained against, the estate of any person or persons 
 whatever, where the real estate of the debtor may be charged, it shall and 
 may be lawful for the sheriff to levy execution on any entry or entries, lo- 
 cation or locations, held by the debtor or debtors, atid sell the same in the 
 same manner as lands held by deed or grant. And on all such sales made, 
 pursuant to this act, the mode of conveyance shall be by an assignment of 
 the warrant or warrants, and by transferring of the entries and locations 
 by the sheriff of the county where such lands are situated. 
 1 That the caption of l.he bill be as follows : ' A bill to authorize execu- 
 tors, administrators and sheriffs, to malse conveyances. 
 
 If the House of Representatives agree to these amendments, they Will 
 send two of their members to see them made. 
 
 Mr. Winchester moved lor leave to absent himself from the service of 
 the Council, during the present session, which was granted. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Coimcil, 
 
 We heriswith send yon a resolve entered into by this house, in favor of 
 James White, Esq : 
 
 Resolved, That James White, Esq., be allowed the sum of two hundred 
 and twenty-seven dollars, for his services rendered the public, in carrying 
 forward and presenting the memorial of the Representatives of the people 
 of this Territory to Congress. 
 
 Concurred with ; and ordered tha.t the following message be sent to the 
 House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the flouse of Representatives, 
 
 The Council concur wi(h the resolution of your House, allowing James 
 White, Esq., a compensation for bis services in carrying forward and pre- 
 senting the memorial of the Representatives of this Territory to Con- 
 gress. 
 
 A bill for the establishment of Blount college, was read the second time, 
 amended and passed. 
 
 Received from the Hp^use of Representatives a declaratory bill respect- 
 ing the law^, of North Carolina, as to their being in force and nse in this 
 Territory, endorsed, ' read the first lime and passed- ' 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being rj^d, was passe^ the first 
 timie and returned. 
 
 The bill to authorize executors, administrators and sheriffs, to make con- ' 
 veyances, was read the third time, ani^nded, passed and ordered to be en- 
 grossed, * * 
 
 The bill to alter the time of holding courts of law and equity, was read 
 , the third ti,me< passed, and Ordered to be engrossed. 
 ^t Adjourned till tormorrpw 9 o'clock, a. ^. 
 
 TUfiSDl^Y, SEPTEMBER 9, 1794,j,;_ 
 
 Met according, to adjouromept, ^ -■ , ,> < 
 Received from the Hojise'fof ^epresei;tatiY@s.a bill to ee^lish cnurts of 
 law, and -for regulating th^. proceedings therein, endorsed', ' read the first 
 time>a(id pag^d. ' Ordered to be read, which being^ad, was amended, 
 passed a isecond tioie, and returned. , , 
 
 Received from the House of representatives a bill of pardon and oblivi- 
 on, eodorsedi-.' read the first time and passed. '' '*!#> ' .» 
 Ordered, thatthis b^l be read ; whicti being read, vrks rejected.^ 
 The bill to ascertain the several officers' fees therein jnentioned, was 
 read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 On motion, resolved-, that fh'e fbllowing clause be add?d to ibe resolution.^ 
 of the House flf Representatives of yesterday, in' fawor'^of James Wh'i^e,''*- 
 Esq., and that the following message be sent to the House of Representa- 
 
 '*'*": ■ ''* ^ ' .^ ' ; ' 'A 
 
 Mr. 8peaker'and Gentl&tien of the House of JRepresematives, 
 • The Councft, have entered into the Resolution herewith sent, in amend- 
 ment to that entered intoi yesterday in favor of James White, Esq-, with 
 which^lhey reque^^your Concurrence. . , 
 
 fieso^ed, ,Th^t Daniel Smith, Es)}-, be. directad to pay. James White, 
 Esq.„the.sum of two hundred ^^.twenty-seven dollars,- as Allowed hira 
 by the resolve of yesterday, dedtfcting one hundred and fifteen dolfars ad- 
 yanced, whicli shalLbe allowed the. said Daniel Smith in th^ settlement cif 
 his accounts. 
 
 Mr. Taylor fWas appointed to examine, eng^gased, bills,, in. the room of 
 Mr. Winchester, wlio had leave of absence. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow S o'clpek. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEP'IEMBER, 10, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ' ' ' , . •* 
 
 Receiyed'trom the "Honse of Representatives, a bill providing it>r lb'§^ 
 payment of such debts as are due td persons for services performed in cut- 
 ting a road to Cumberlati'd, &c. ■ * ; . t 
 
 A bill to authorize the drawing a lottery in the district of Mero, fprtfie 
 purpose of raising a fund for creatiisg a dktrict g^ol and stocits:rn the*^ 
 towij of Nashville. ' And , ; '.■Sf* |i ■•■ ^' . .^, . 
 
 A bill for dividing Washington county i^ t^ district coiifnties, eaclr ^ 
 endorsed, ' read the first time and passed,*^ 
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 ©rfferetf, that these bills be read ; which being read,' were pkssed the 
 , first time and ^etufned. 
 ■' Also, a bill td establish Blount college in the vicinity of Knoxville, en- 
 dorsed, ' read the third time and pasijd. '' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be' read; which being read,, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. President and Oentkmen of the Council, 
 
 We herewith send yon a resolution entered into bjt this" house in favor 
 of William Cocke, Esq. .^ 
 
 Resolved, That William Cocker Esq., having acted as attorney for the 
 district of Washington, be permitted to receive" the sum of two hundi'ed 
 and fifty dolJatij'out of the fines to be collected, and which have been^m- 
 posed during the time he acted as atxorney for the district aforesaid'; and 
 to be accbuntable to the'fntnre legislatgre of, this' Territoryfi when Con- 
 gress rpakes provision to pay him for his services as . attorney for said 
 district. , - ' ' ' ^ ' 
 
 Read and non-concurred with ; and on motion, ordered, that the follow- 
 ing message be sept to the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Represenla.tives,. 
 
 The Council do tU)t concur with the- resolution by you entered into in 
 favor of Wijliam Cocke, Esq. But have entered into the resolution here- 
 with sent, with which th^y lequest youj- concurrence. * 
 
 Whereas^ William Cocke, Esq., having served and acted as state at- 
 torney for the district of Washington, fox which there is not as yet any 
 provision r'nade by law ; "• j ' * 
 
 Resolved, by the Governor, Legislative Coundjl, and House of Repre- 
 sentatives, That William CocBe, esquire, he allowed and permitted to take 
 and receive the sum of two hundred and fitly dollars dnt.of the Irnes to 
 be collected, or which ha.ve been ceMected, and which have "been imposed 
 during the time he acted as attorney foc'the district aforesaid ; which sum 
 is to be refunded to any filtare tegislature, in ease the Congress of the 
 , United States shitU make provision to pay him for services as attorney for 
 said district. 
 
 K.feceived from the House tif Representatives the following messages : 
 ^JMr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 This House agrees to your amendment to the resolution in favor of 
 William Cocke, esq. : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Cotncil, 
 
 , We herewith send you the petition of sundry inhabitants of the coun- 
 ties of Knox, Jeffeteon, aud Hawkins, which has been referred to the com- 
 mittee of pi^opositions and gi'ievances. 
 Mr. Presided and' Gentlemen f 
 
 This house concurs with your amendment to the resolution in favor of 
 James White, esq. 
 Mr. Donelaon moved for leave, and presented a"bill to divide the county 
 ^ "of Jefferson intb-tftfO distin<;t bounties, 'which was read the first time and 
 
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 The bill for establishing a militia in thfs T&rritory, was read a second 
 tim^, amended and passed.- 
 
 Mr. Donelson, froip the committee appointed to make an estimate of 
 *he expenses for theiyear 1794, reported, that tJie probable expenditures 
 for said ye&i, will, amount to two thousand three hundred apd ninety dol- 
 lars. 
 
 " The bill for ascertaining what property in this .Territory shall be deem- 
 ed taxable^ &c., was read the second time amended and<passed. 
 
 Mr. Taylor ijnoved for leave ^nd presented a bill, directing the clerks of 
 the several courts of record in this Territory, as to their duty in offiee 
 with respect to issuing writs. Which was read the first time andpassed. 
 
 Adjournedf until to-morrow 9 'o'clock,' a. m. 
 
 Thursday, September u, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. , 
 
 Received' #ORl the Jl'ouse of Representatives, a bpl for dividing Knox 
 county : 1; •• 
 
 A bill to empower the Justices -of Hawkins county to lay a tax for the 
 purpose, of erecting a court house, prison and stocks in said county, each 
 endorsed read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were passed the -first 
 time and returned. ^ ^ , 
 
 Received from" 'the House of Representatives a bill to authorize the 
 drawing a lottery in the district of Mero — And a bill to empower the jus- 
 tices of Hawkins county to lay a tax for the purpose of efectinga court 
 house, "prison and stocks, each endorsed, ' read a' second time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, tha^ these bills be read, which being read, were passed the 
 second time aiidnTeturned. 
 
 Also, a bi|IJbr dividing Knox coUnty into, two distinct counties, «ndors- 
 ed, ' read the second time and passed. ' -Which being r,ead was rejected. 
 
 Received also, a bill to divide J'efferson .county into two distinct coun- 
 ties And a bill directing tha clerks of the .several courts of record as to 
 
 their duly in office, &e, endorsed, ' read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that the?e bills be read ; which, being read,, were passed the 
 second time and returned. , , . 
 
 Adjourned tiii tormorrow 9 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ., 
 
 Received a bill to regulate and ascertain tjie several officers fees therein 
 mentioned, endorsed, 'read the second time, amended and passed.-^Which 
 being read, on motion, Mr. Donelson had leave to withdraw the same for 
 amendnient^ *' 
 
 Also, a bill to ascertain what. property in this Territory slwU be deemed 
 taxable property, &c. endorsed, read the third time & passed. 
 
 Mr. Sfevier moved for leave, and presented a fail! fou^ppointing commis- 
 
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 sioners in the diEtrict of Washington,i for the purpose of erecting a court 
 house, prison and stocks,'&r. v'hicft was read the first tinie and passed. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Sevier, the following resolution was entered into ; 
 , Resolved, that the act of Congresi intituled, ' An act to accept a cession 
 of tlTe claims of North Carolina to a certaiii district of Western Territo- 
 ry. '—Tlie Ordinance cf Congress of the l3th of July, 1787, intituled, 
 'An, ordinance for the Government of>the Territory of the United States 
 North West of the river 'Ohio — The ordinances of the Governor, and the 
 acts of the Governor and Judges, be published with the acts of the pres- 
 ^ent session. 
 
 Orderedj That the following message be sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives: 
 Mr. Speaker, <?n4 Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolve entered into this day, directing certain 
 acts of the Governor and Judges of ,this Territory, and -the ordinance of 
 Congress of July 1787, to be printed with the acts of the present session, 
 with which we Teqnest your concurrence. ' 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, the following message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 Herevpith we send you the report of the committee appointed to draw 
 up an address to Congress, in favor' of the inhabitants south of French 
 ■. Broa(i, with which this bouse concurs. 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with. 
 
 Received also the following message : 
 Mr. President and Genil^Tten of the CouncUi 
 
 We propose that a joint committee be appointed to draw up an address 
 to bis Excellency Governor Blount, relative to the continuance of Indian 
 hostilities. This house appoint Messrs. White and Wear.. 
 
 Concurred with, and Mr. Sevier appointed on the part of the Council. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message } 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Repres^latives : 
 
 The Council concur with your proposition in appointing a committee to 
 draw up an address to his Excellency Gdvernor Blount, relative to the 
 continuance ol Indian hostilities ; and have appointed Mr. Sevier. 
 
 The Council also concur with the report of the committee appointed to 
 draw up an address to Congress. 
 
 Received frpm the House of Representatives a bill for dividing Wash- 
 ington county into two distinct counties, endorsed, read the second time 
 and passed. — Which being read, was amended, passed the second time 
 and returned. . 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill for dividing Wash- 
 ington county, ^c. endorsed, read the third time, amended and passed — 
 and a bill directing the clerks of the several courts of record in this Ter- 
 
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 ritory, "as to their d^ty in office, &c. endorsed, ' read the second time 
 
 Orisrei, that these bills be read, which b^ing read the former was, 
 on motioriy rejected — and the latter amended and passed the third time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to authorise the drawing a lottery in the district of 
 Mero for raising a fund for<^ectin'g a district gaol and stocks in Nashville, 
 endorsedi read the third time, amended and, passed. 
 
 Ortferei, that this bill be read, which being readi was passed the third 
 time ani ordered to be engrossed- 
 
 Received |rom the House of Representatives a bill for appointing com- 
 missioners in the district of Washington — and a bill to authorise the rais- 
 ing a fund for discharging the cost of cutting and clearing a waggon, road 
 from Holston to Cumberland, &c. each endorsed, read the first time- and 
 passed. 
 
 Ordej-ed, that these bills be read ; which being read, the former was 
 amended and passed the second time, and the latter the first time and 
 returned. - - i 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 9. o'clock, a. m. ' 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ^ , 
 
 The President laid beforethe Council, a bill for the collecting, payment 
 of, and accounting for the public taxes, which was read the first timei and 
 passed. ' • ' , 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to authorise' the 
 raising a fund for discharging the cost of cutting,* waggon road from 
 Holston to the Cumberland Settlements, endorsed, ' ;ead the second time 
 and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which- being, read, was passed the se- 
 cond time and returnefd. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 , TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,. 1794. 
 
 Miet according to adjournment. , j > 
 
 On motion, Mr. Sevier had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill to 
 establFsh courts of law, &c. 
 
 Received from the House of, Representatives, a bill to divide the coun- 
 ty of Jefferson into two distinct counties, endorsed, ' read a second time 
 and passed — and a bill authorising the raising a fund for cutting a road 
 from South West Point to the settlements' on Cumberland, endorsed, read 
 the 'third time, amended and passed. • . / 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was 
 amended, passed the third time 'and returned, and the latter passed the 
 third time and ordered to be engrossed, v f 
 
 Also, ji bill to authorise the justices of Hawkins to Uy,a tax, &e. en- 
 dorsed, ' read the third time and passed '— a,nd a bill for the collecting, pay- 
 
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 ment of, and accounting fat the public taxes, endorsed, ' read the first time 
 and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was pass- 
 ed the third time and ordered to be engrossed ; and the latter tlie second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m.. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment! 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bjll appointing commis- 
 sioners to run the dividing ling between the counties of Hawkins and Sul- 
 livan, and the dividing: line between the counties ,of E!nox and Hawkins, 
 endorsed, ' read the first time and passed. ' ' 
 
 Orieret;, that this bill be read,, which beirig read, was passed the first 
 time and reiturned. "' 
 
 Mr. Donelsoh, who had leave to withdraw for amendmeut, the bill to 
 regulate and ascertain the several officer^ fees therein mentioned, present- 
 ed the same with the amendments, which was read the tbird time and sent 
 to the House of Representatives. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for establishing the 
 county of , endorsed, ' read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being >ead was passed the first 
 time and returned.^ 
 
 Also, a bill to establish a militia in this Territory, ebdOrsed, 'read a 
 second time, amended and passed.' ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read^ which being read was amended, passed 
 the third time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1794. 
 Met pursuant to adjournment.. 
 
 Received from t^e House of Representatives the following memorial, 
 which, was read and concurred with. 
 
 Territory of the United States south, of the fiver Ohio. 
 The tnentorialof the Legislative Council and House tf Representatives, to 
 the Congress of the TJnited States of A'hericd, ' ■ 
 
 It appearing from the proceedings of your late session, upon the memo- 
 rial of^the Representatives of the people of this Tetritory, that both the 
 Senate and House ot Representatives agreed in the propriety and necessi- 
 ty of extending effectual protection tn'.the exposed, frontiers of this coun- 
 try, though they differed in the modp ; we are induced to hope the subject 
 will again be taken up at an early day of the approaching session, and that 
 unanimity, as to the mode will take place! 
 
 We have now to inform you that since the date of that memorial, Feb- 
 ruary 26th, the Creeks and Cherokees have not ceased to kill the citizens 
 Of the Uijited States, resident iq fhis Territory, nor to pillage the country, 
 
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 but have oontiaued' to. drt both, as. usual, with an- unremitting hand ; in 
 prooiT of which we refer you to the annexed list of ^murders and thefts, 
 committed since that period,— We are truly sensible that the motives of 
 government in forming treaties witli those two nations, and in giving them 
 large presents and annuities, have been, not the love of Indiatis, but with 
 the hope that guch proofs of, friendship would produce'a return of it on 
 their part towskrda the citizens of the United States^ and thereby a real 
 peace and good understanding would be established beJ^een the parties. 
 But, alas ! we by dreadful experience Jcnow it has hada contrary effect, — 
 Instead of viewing such conduct on the part of the United Staies, as an 
 evidence of friendship towards them, they' have considered it as an eyi- 
 denee of fea*, or as a tribute pard to their superior prowess in \y!a.r; and 
 thus vieyvijig it, it has .gerved only to encourage them to ,iiU additional 
 numbers of your exposed fellow-citizeils. Fear, tidt love, is the only 
 means by which Indians cfin be go,verned ; and until they in tura are, made 
 to feel the horrors of war,, they will ^ot know the value of peaeb, nor ob-, 
 serve the treaties they may form with the United States. 
 
 In discharge bf the duty we owe our constituents and. ourselves, we 
 have made to you this memorial, coiifiding that you, in discjiarge .ef.that, 
 wjiich you owe to yours and yourselves, wilj( take meaBures to punish 
 those two faithless and., blopd thirsty natioiis, the Creeks and Chero^es, 
 according to the usage and cu^to^m of nations ; and to secur^ the persons 
 and property of the citizens of the United States, resident in this Tefri- 
 twy. GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD, P. L. C. 
 
 . . David wilson^s. h. r. 
 
 A list qfihe names of persons kitled, vloimded a^d captured since the ^lolh 
 '■■ : ■ day of February^ 119i. , ' , 
 
 March 9th.' Samuel Martin, killed on a. path leading from Henry'S 
 station to his father's house ; and lamps FergUlibn, on a path leading from 
 John Craig's station. 
 
 12th. .Fqai<men killed on the Kentucky road, and one wounded. — Four 
 men 'killed in Tennessee county, the particular days and names not known. 
 
 16ith. John Wood wotfnded with four balls, about sun, rise,' on a path 
 leading to the house of WilHamRussell— a leg was cut off.'- 
 
 20th. Charles Bratten, 'killed and scalped near the house of Maj. White 
 in Sumner county. ' , 
 
 21st. Near the house of Secretary Smith, Anthony Bledsoe the son of 
 the late Col. Anthony Sledsoe, and Anthony Bledsoe, the son of the late 
 Col. Isaac Bledsoe, were both- killed by Indiaps and -scalped — Their fathsrs, 
 were both killed by Indiaos, one in his own house, the other in hls^field — 
 The same party of Indians captured a valuable negro fellow belc^^ging to 
 Secretary Smith. , 
 
 In March, the day not presisely known. Double^ Head, a chief of the 
 Cherohees, killed . the family of one Wilson, coni^isting ofwom^nand 
 children, believed to be eight in number, on the Rolling Fork of Salt river 
 in Kentucky, except one boy, who is how in Double Head's possession, who 
 declares he will not give him up. , , ' . 
 
 Many other people. ^|i.ave been killed on the southern frontiers of Ken- 
 tuckyy of whom no account has been obtained. ■ ■ . ., ^ 
 
 April 1. Thorhas Sharp -Spencer, was killed on the road leading from 
 
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 Khoxville to Nashville, near the Crab Orchjifd, by Double Head, and 
 James Walker wounded. ' 
 
 2d. William Green, a federal soldier, killed at Port Grainger, Has block 
 house at the mouth of Htilaton, so called. 
 
 James R. Robertson, son of Gen. Robertson, and John Grimes, his 
 nephew, killed on the Cumberland river, the day not known. 
 
 8th. The mother of Peter and Henry Livingston and two children killed , 
 near Mocason Gap, and a negro taken. *" ' '■'.■-' 
 
 19th. Ti-avellers from Kentucky inform, that three persons were killed 
 by Indians on the Kentucky road, near Middleton's station. 
 
 21st. Gasteelj^his wife, andfou-r children were killed in his own house, 
 at the dawn of' day, within seven miles of Knoxville : At the same time a 
 neighboring chil'd,^ who happened to be at his house was dangerously 
 wounded. 
 
 James M'Cown, killed at the house of the widow Hays,, ten miles from 
 Nashville— Mrs. Hays's husband had been killed a few months before. 
 
 May 26th. One of the spies on duty was wounded on Bledsoe's creek; 
 ani^an the same day, on Station Camp creek', in the midst of a thick set- 
 tlenient, a party of Indians fired on Mr. Strawder and his son, at work, 
 within one hundred yards of his own house, and killed and scalped the 
 latter ; the former fled to his t/buse, the Indians pursued and grounded his 
 wife as che opened the door to let'him in. 
 
 June 11th. The wife of Mr. Gear was scdped by- Indians within four 
 miles of Nashville, on her way to church.-r-Hugh Webb and Joseph 
 M'Ada,ms, of Sumner county, were fired upon near the Dripping Spring, 
 on the public /oad, on their way from the salt works with salt for their 
 families ; the former was killed and the latter badly wounded witli three 
 ttails. — Robert M'Rory was. killed in pursuit of the Indians who scalped 
 Mrs. Gear.— Stephen Jones, was lulled on the southern- frontier of Jeffer- 
 son county. — William Scott, John and James Pettigraw, Messrs. Tate 
 ai)d' Youtig, and another man, three women and- three children^ were killed 
 on the Tennessee, on board a boat bound for the Natchez, and 22 negroes 
 taken prisoners. ' , 
 
 July 3d. Isaac Mayfield wa6 killed wjthin four miles of Nashville. ' 
 
 July 24th. John Ish was killed and sealpcd in his field, 13 miles below 
 Knoxville, on the south bank of Holstori. 
 
 July 9th. Major Winehester was killed and scalped on the public road 
 leading from his ovvn house to Sumner ^!ourt-house; he. was a justice of 
 the peace and on hid way to court, 
 
 August 13th. They killed on the Cumberland road near the Crab Or- 
 chard,. Pfaul Cunningham, Daniel Hitchcock, William Flannagan and 
 Stephen Renfro, and wounded Abraha,m Bird. ■* 
 
 14th. William Blackburn, one of the federal soldiers, and David F. 
 Dearmond, of the militia on duty, were fired upon by about 15 Indians, 
 the former was killed and the latter wounded slightly, near fort Grainger, 
 22 miles from Knoxville. 
 
 20th. A party of Indians attacked the Bull-Run block-hon^esj. 16 miles 
 from Knoxville and were repulsed. % 
 
 Allen Nolen, a lad of about 12 years of age, was killed 4 miles from 
 
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 Nash^dlle, on the plantation on which his father Iia4' been killed 6 years 
 , befoire. 
 
 24th. Rsbert Brigance was killed on a public road hear Sumner' court- 
 house. 
 
 Gabriel Simson was killed within 6 miles of Nashville, in the early part 
 of July, on the plantation on which his father was killed. 
 
 September 6th. 4 negro woman taken- prisoiier'^ the property of Peter 
 Turney, near Bledsoe's lickk 
 
 * RECAPITULATION, 
 
 Killed, 67 
 
 Wounded, - - - - - - - , f -10 
 
 Captives, - ^ - - . ■ . . ' . j^ . 25 
 Horses stolen 374, at 50 dollars each, 18700 dollars. 
 Received- from the House of Representatives a bill establishing a treas- 
 ury department, endorsed, ''read the first time and passed ;' which bping 
 read was passed the Brst time and returned. ^ ^! 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. , 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER,19, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill appointing commis- 
 sioners to run the dividing line between the counties of Hawkins and 
 Sullivan, and the dividing line between the counties of Hawkins and 
 Knox ; and a bill to establish the county of Bloont, each endorsed, ' read 
 the second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was 
 passed the second time and returned, and the 'latter was, on motion re- 
 jected. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o^clock, a.m. ■ , 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1794. - ' 
 
 Received from the Jlouse pf Representatives a : bill for appointing, com- . 
 missioners in -the district of Washingfon—and a hiU establishing a Treas- 
 ury Department, each endorsed, ' read the second time, amended and 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being -read the former was 
 passed the third, and the latter the second time and retuTne4. 
 
 Also a declaratory bill respecting the laws of North Carolina, endorsed, 
 read the second time and passed— a bill appointing commissioners to ran 
 the dividing line between the counties of Hawkins and SulJ^van, and be- 
 tween Hawkins and Knox, endorsed, read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was 
 passed the second time and returned, and the latter the third time and 
 ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Also, a bill to ajn^pd an act for establishing a militia in the state of 
 North -Carolina, endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
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 Ordered, That, this bill be rea^; whieh, being , read, was passed th« 
 second time and returned. , 
 
 Mr. Sevier, who had ,leav^ to wi-thdiaw for amendment,, the bill to ad- 
 mit attornies at law to practice and plead in the superior and county 
 courts, presented the same with the amendments, which being read, was 
 passed the third time and sent-to the House of Reptsgentatives. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday do-'clock, a.m. 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment, 
 
 Mr. ^evier, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to es- 
 tablish courts of lavir, and fo^ regulating the proceedings -theiiein,' piresent- 
 ed the same, with the lamendments, which- being, read was passed the third 
 time, and sent to the House of Representatives. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock,, ,^iii. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House ot Representatives a message .accompanying 
 the estimate for the pay of the members of the general saembLy, their 
 clerkS) &C. with which this house does not concur. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentkmen of ijie House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council cannot agree to the estimate by you made for the payment 
 of the members of the general assembly, their clerks and door-keepers : 
 Bat in lieu thereof propoife the following :. 
 
 For each member per day, 2 50 
 
 For each clerk, do. 2 50 
 
 For each clerk for stationary, 25 
 
 For each door-keeper, per day, 1 75 
 
 Each member, clerk, and door keeper to, be allowed for ) 
 ferriages. \ 
 
 Every 25 miles riding to and from> the assembly, 2 60 
 
 The Council propose that the estimate be made up t« Saturday next 
 inclusive. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill to enable sheriffs of 
 counties to sell certain property stiggested to be held by fraodlilent con- 
 veyances, endprsed, ' read the first time, passed.* 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which beiag read, was passed the first 
 time and teturned. 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill for establishing Enox- 
 .ville on the north bank of the .Holston, which was read 'the first time, 
 passed, and sent to the House of Representatives. 
 
 On motion, the iollowing resolutions w«re entered into, and sent.to the 
 House of Representatives for concurrence : 
 
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Assembly, that two or 
 more of the Judges, in discharge of tkeir duty,, shotild attend- each and 
 
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 every ot. the Supreme Courts of Law and Equity, if praetieable, any law 
 auijiorisiiiig one Judge, in tli^ alisence of ttio others, to hoM the same 
 notwithstanding. '■ i^ 
 
 Resolved, That the clerks of the Council and House of Representfitives 
 be directed to cause to be delivered to each of the Judges of the Supreme 
 Covu-t of Lftw and Equity, an- anthenticatsd copy of the aboye, and of this 
 resolution. 
 
 Received from the House of Repr^entativesthe following message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 This house concurs with your message with respect to the estimate by 
 yon proposed, for the payment of the members of thi general assembly, 
 their clerks, and dooi; lieepsrs ; and also for the estimate to. be made up to 
 Saturday next inclusive. . ' , , 
 
 Receiived'from the House of Represeiitatives the resolution respecting 
 the jndgeisof the s;iperior courts, endorsed, ' concurred witli,' 
 
 Received also a bill to enable sherifis to sell certain, property Buggpsted 
 to be held by fraudulent conveyances, endorsed, ' read the second ,,time 
 and passed.' . _ ,. ■ . 
 
 ' On motion, ordered, that the rule be dispensed with, and .that thip biH 
 be read, which being read the second time, was rejected. 'I^ 
 
 Received also, a bill eatahlisWng sL treasury department, endorsed, read 
 the third' time and J)^ssed. 
 
 Ordered, That .this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the'third 
 time and ordered to be engfossed. 
 
 Mr. Ponelson moved fo> Iteaye and presented a bill appointing caip'iJts- 
 sioners in the county of JeflPersoji, for the purpose of erecting a court 
 house, prison and stocks, &c., which was read the first time and.,paBsed. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2i, 1194. 
 
 Received from the House of Represeiitatives bill to establish l^noxville' 
 on the north bank of the HQlstqn„&e., endorsed 'read the first time and 
 
 Ordered, That these bills, be read; whicJi being read, were passed tte 
 second time and returned. i , *f 
 
 Also, a bill to repeal so much of the act entitule<| an act requiring peri? 
 sons holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures, taxes on law pro- 
 ceedings, &c., ^s lays a. tax on marriage l}flenses,,and ,a bill for appointing 
 commissioners in the county of Jefierson for the purpose of erecting a 
 court house, prison and stocks, &e., each endorsed ' read the first time and 
 
 Ordered, That these bills be read ; which being read, tlje former was 
 passed^e fifest, and the latter tl?e second time and returned, 
 
 Receive^'aiso the following resolution : 
 
 Resehed, That James White, esquire, the rfiprejentadve of this Terri- 
 tory in Congress, he instructed to take an early oppoj^unity of exhibiting 
 to the President o{,Congress the additional , list of one hundred and five of 
 our fellow citizens, who have suffered by the Creefes.an)! Cherql^ees since 
 our meraprial to Congress in the spring, in addition to the former innurae- 
 
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 ;able and tiruelacts of hostility with which this Territory has been insulted 
 hy those Indians ; and to assure his Excellency that if the people of this 
 Territory have borne with outrages which stretch human patience to its 
 utmost, it has been through our Veneration for the head of the federal go- 
 vernment, and through the hopes we entertain, that his influence will 
 finally extend to procure for this injured part of the Union, that justice 
 which nothing but retaliating on an unrelenting enemy can afford. • 
 Adjourned lalll to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1794. 
 
 ' Met pursuant to^adjiournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill for establishing 
 Kaoxville on the north bank .of the Holston, &c., endorsed 'rea4 the se- 
 cond time and passed.' 
 
 'Ordered, That this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the third 
 time and returned. 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill appointing a public 
 printer, which was i^ead the first time and passed. 
 
 Received from the'House ot Representattyea a bill for appointing com- 
 missioners in the county of Jefferson, for the purpose of erecting a court- 
 house, prison and stocks, endorsed ' read the second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, That this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the third 
 time and returned., 
 
 Adjburned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. -' 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives', a bill for appointing a pub- 
 lic printer^^a bill empowering the several county courts in this Territory 
 to lay a ta^ annually) &C., and a bill for ascertaining the fees for attornies 
 at law in this Territory, each endlorsed ' read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the first was passed 
 the second time, and the two last the. first time and returned. 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal so much Of the act requiring persons 
 holding monies' arising from fines and forfeitures, taxes on law proceed- 
 ings, &c., as lays a tax on milrriage licenses, endorsed ' read the second 
 time and passed.' 
 
 Received also, a resolution of this House for adding thb names of the 
 persons killed and wounded since the date of the memorial of this assem- 
 bly^of the 15th instant, to the list contained in said memorial, endorsed 
 ' read and concurred with.' . 
 
 Received also, a bill for. the collecting, payment of, and accounting for 
 tb^ public taxes— ^a bill for appointing ii public 'printer, each endorsed 
 'read' a second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, tiat these bills be read,' which being read, were amended, 
 pa^ed the third time and returned. 
 
 Received also, a billfor ascertaining the fees of attornies at law in this 
 
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 Territory— and a bill empowering the eeveralconnty courts to lay a tax 
 annually, &e., eaoh endorsed ■ read the second. time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these- bills be read, which being read, the former wa?, on 
 motion, r^ected.; and the lattey passed the second time and returned. 
 
 Mr. Dopelson moved for leifive and presented va bill to repeal an act of 
 the Governor and Jiidgea, passed November 20, 1792, entituled an act au- 
 thorizing the courts of the several counties tp, lay a tax for 'repairing or 
 building -of courthouses, &c., which was read" the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that the. following message be sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker cmd Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, •■ 
 We propose that the clerks be, allowed for drawing and engrossing bills 
 
 the sum x)f three dollars and thirty thfee- and a third cents, except for the 
 
 court bill, for which we propose allowing fifteen dollars, with which we 
 
 request your concurrence. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 7 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. '■ 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill to repeal so much pf 
 the act, entituled an act requiring persons holding monies arising irom 
 fines and forfeitures, taxes on law proceedings, &c., as lays a tax on mar- 
 riage licenses, endorsed 'read the third time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being read, was' parsed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the' following message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, '' 
 
 The House of Representatives do not concur with your message with 
 respect to paying the £lerks for drawing and engrossing bills ; but pro- 
 pose that they be allowed two dollars and fifty cenjts for drawing and en^ 
 grossing each bill, except the court bill, for which they shall receive twelve 
 dollars. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend an act establishing a militia in the state ^ 
 of North Carolina, &c., endorsed ' read th.e second time, amended and 
 passied.' — And a bill to repfa,! an act of the Governor and Judges, pasied 
 November 20, 1792, entituled an act. authorising, the courts of the several 
 Counties to lay a tax for building or repairing of court houses, prisons and 
 stocks, &c., endorsed ' read the first time and passed.' ««s 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was, on 
 motioli, rejected, and the latter passed the second time and returned. 
 
 Mr. Seyi&iP moved for leave and presented a bill declaring the county of 
 Seviej a jart of the district of Hamilton, &c., which was readj.the, first 
 time and passed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a resolution for applying 
 two hundred pounds of the money arising upon the sales of the salt licks 
 in Mero disljict. (Also, an address to his E?cellency Governor Blount; re- 
 questing a guard for the members of the asseiQbly from Mero district, and 
 the, families moving there. - . C 
 
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 Read and o^ncurred wilJi. 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal an actof the Governor and Judges, passed 
 Nov. 20, 1792, entituled, an acHo authorize the courts of the several coun- 
 ties to lay a |ax for rapairing or building of court-houses, prisons and 
 stocks, &o., and a bill declaring the county of Sevier a part of the district 
 of Hamilton, &c., endorsed ' read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, That these bills be read ; • virhich being read, the former was 
 passed the second, and the latter the third time and returned. 
 
 Received from the Governor the following message in answer to an ad- 
 dress this day presented him. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislative. Council,^nd 
 
 Mr, SpeakerfOnd GenlUmen of the House of Representatives : 
 
 The guard yon request for the members of Mero district returning home, 
 an^ the families moving to that district, lyili be ordered as you request, and 
 will be in readiness early on Monday. 
 
 WM. BLOUNT. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill empowering the se- 
 veral county courts to levy a tax, &c., endorsed ' read the third time and 
 
 Ordered, That this bill be read { which being read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered, to be engrossed. 
 
 On motion, the bill ascertaining what property in this Territory shall 
 be deemed taxable property, &c., was read and amended. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : ' , 
 
 The Council, upon reading for the tbjrd and l?ist time the biH ascer- 
 taining what property in this Territory sbaU be'de>enled taxable property, 
 &c., have amended the same in the foMwing inanner, which if agreed t6 
 on your part, you will please send two of your members to see the altera- 
 tions made. 
 
 Sect. 1. We have reinstated the clause for taxing all free males and 
 iilale servants between the age of twenty one and fifty years> In the same 
 section we have reinstated the word "ten" in the clause taxing slaves ; and 
 have struck out the clause taxing stud horses. 
 
 Sect. 2. Instead of. tvreiity-five cents per hundred acres for land, we 
 have set one-eighth of a dollar; In the >ame section, on each and every 
 taxahie iiegro poll fifty ieents, instead of twenty-five cents ; a.nd on all tax- 
 able white polls twenty-five '6ehts. On all town lots one dollar instead of 
 fifty cents. . 
 
 A message from the'Heuse of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and GenikMen of the Council : 
 
 The House of Representatives agree with the Council to amend the 
 clause in the first, section, by reinstating the word "«en" in the clause tax- 
 ing slaves ; and in the second section, on each and every taxable negro 
 poU, fifty cents in lien of twenty five cents ; and on all town lots, one dol- 
 lar instead of fifty cents — But da not concur with the amendment, section 
 first, in striking out the clause taxing stud horses; and which reinstates 
 the clause for taxing all free males and male servants between the age of 
 twenty one and fifty years ; and in section second, for setting one eighth 
 
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 af a. tJcJlarinsteadof twenty five cents per hiHjdred. acres for land ;.and en 
 all taxable white polls, twenty five cents. This-honse cannot agree to pass 
 the J)ill except such clauses' as they object to are reinstated by the Council. 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the House of (Represen- 
 tatives; 
 
 Mr. 'Speaker and GentUmen of the House of Repreieiptatkes, 
 
 The Council inform you, that they cannot agree, to your proposition res- 
 pecting the tax bill, wherein you wish to have the clause taxing wliite 
 polls struck out, as they are of opinion a tax cannot with so much ease 
 and convenience be collected any other way ; the method you propose be- 
 ing involved in uncertainty, and we fear will not be sutEcientl/prodnctive. 
 Further, we have to obsetvs that it is incumbent on tfte assembly, and 
 highly necessary to haVe a tax speedily collected, the want of which may 
 produce consequences not easy to be surmouated, and very difficult to re- 
 concile to the credit of our infant govei;nment. The Council agree to the 
 tax proposed to be laid on stud horses ; but cannot agree to any other alte- 
 ration in the bill. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen, 
 
 The House of*' Representatives cannot agree to your message respecting 
 the tax bill ; but propose that there be a tax of twentyfive cents on each 
 hundred acres of land, and twelve and an, half cents on each and every 
 white poll. They agree to your proposition- in the tax of four dollars on 
 each etud horse. , i ' 
 
 ■ Which being read, the following message was ordered to be sent to the 
 House of Representatives : i 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen cf the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council agree to your proposi.tion respecting the tax bill, exce|$t 
 that part which lays a tax of twenty five cents per hundred on land *, bjit 
 propose that the tax on each hundred acres of land be twelve and an half 
 cents, as it now stands in the. bill. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the foltovving. message : 
 . Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives cannot agree to your proposition respect- 
 ing the tax bill, nor Rescind in any degree from their'former proposition ipf 
 this day. , f 
 
 Which being read, on motion, the following message was returned : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of ihi House cf Representatives, 
 
 The Council, upon mature consideration, after having made an estimate 
 of the difierent objects of ta,x'ation, v^hich they herewith send you> still ly- 
 here to their proposition in taxing land at one eighth of a dollar.. per hun- 
 dred acres. They hope the House c){ Representatives, ypon re-considering 
 the subject, will agree to this proposition, as it is not the^ wish of; the 
 Council to draw more ou,t.df the pockets of thein. constituents, thah.tvill 
 he necessary for the support of gpverriment. 
 
 It will be. worthy the notice of the House of Representatives, that the 
 tax on law pEoceedings has not heretofore been included in any estimate ; 
 
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 'If 
 
 and that there will be a contingent fund, arising from fines and forfeitures, 
 not ,even included in this estimate. 
 
 Dollars, 
 
 10,000 white jpoUs at one eighth of a dollar - - l,2fi0 
 
 1,100 black ditto, at 60 cents - - - §50 
 
 100 stud horses, at 4 dollars - -- - .400 
 
 200 town lots, at 1 ditto . - . . 200 
 
 Taxes on law proceedings, grants, deeds, &e. - 750 
 
 , 1,000,000 acres of land, at one eighth of a dollar - 1,250 
 
 Total, 4,400 
 
 A message from the House of Represen,tativeB : • 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives do not concur with your message respect- 
 ing the tax bill ; and further add, that they cannot rescind from their former 
 proposal of twenty five cents per hundred acres for land. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 7 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1794. ■. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill declaring the county 
 of Sevier a part of the district of Hamilton,' &c., endorsed ' read the se- 
 cond time, amended and passed' — which being read, was passed the third 
 time and returned. , - 
 
 Received also the following resolutions : . ^ 
 
 Resolved, That where any clerk of a court, or other officer, has received 
 Jhe paper currency of Nortli Carolina in payment of fines or other public 
 dii^s, and shall pay the same inJ:o thehands of the treasurer, the said trea- 
 surer shall issue such paper currency at the rate of ten shillings to the 
 dollar, upon all orders from the general assembly of this Territory, where 
 the person or persons in possession of such order or orders are 'willing to 
 receive the same. ' 
 
 Resolved, that James White, esquire, the delegate from this Territory 
 to Congress, is hereby requested to use his endeavor that the pay-master 
 or his deputy attend in, the district of. Mero, for the purpose.of paying the 
 militia of said district. 
 
 Which being read were rejected. 
 
 J .-Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker aiid Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council propose to amend the tax bill as follows, to wit— That 
 there be a tax of twenty flve^ents on each taxable poll, and eightee'ncenis 
 on every hundrefd acres of land. If the House of Representatives will 
 agree to this proposal, they will please send two of their members to see 
 the, bill amended cDnformably thereto. 
 ^ A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the, Council: 
 
 The House of Representatives concur with your proposition of laying 
 
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 a tax of twenty five cents on each taxable poll ; but cannot agree to your 
 proposition with reBpect<to the land tax, and propose that there be a ta&of 
 twenty five cents per hundred, as it etood in the bill when it went from 
 this house. 
 
 Sent to the House, of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Specfker and Gentlemen cf the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Coniicil accede to your proposition in taxing land at twenty ive 
 cent^ per hundred acres ; you will therefore send two of your members to 
 see the amendments made accordingly. 
 
 Resolved, that' George Eoulston'e be allowed twenty tvi^o dollars and fifty 
 cents IlBr drawing and engrossing nine bills. 
 
 Resolved, that William Maclih be allowed twenty two dollars a'hd fifty 
 cents, for drawing and engrossing nine bills. 
 
 Sent for concurrence. ' 
 ■ Reselmd, that fourteen of the priqcipal artists belonging to any furnace 
 for the manufactory of iron in this Territory be exempted from military 
 duty, who shall not be oalled into service in case of insurrection or inva- 
 sionunless his ExeeHency^ the Governor shall deem tbeir services neces- 
 sary. ' 
 
 Resolved also, thai not more than four of the principal artists at any 
 bloDidery in this TeriitOFy, be exempted from military duty, who shall not 
 be caHed' out in case of insurrection and invasion, unless their services 
 shall be deencied necessary by his Excellency the Governor.^^Sent for con- 
 currencje. 
 
 Received frpm the Hou^e of Representatives the following resolution : 
 
 ije^oju^i, that the Governor of tfiis territory be requested to direct, that 
 when the. census is taken next June, the sense of the people may at the 
 saqie tiqie be enquired iiito, how t^i it may be their wish lor admission 
 into the union as a state.' 
 
 Concurre€'with. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, JT94., 
 
 Met ajB^rding to adjournment. 
 
 On meition„the following resolution^ were entered int^: . . 
 
 Resolved„tha,t the Cavalry of Hamilton distri^^be orgaajs^dgand form^sd 
 into, a separate, and distinct regimentof Cavalry, and that the same shall 
 enJQy all the jrivileg^p and immunities that the other regiments of Cavalry 
 in tl(is Territory enjoy. 
 
 K^olved, that thd clerks of the two houses furnish ten copies ot the tax 
 law, in order that they may be distributed one to each county in.,this Ter- 
 ritory. ' ' ,, • V(# 
 
 Resolved, that, John Stone be allowed ten doUars for the use of the>%ouse 
 now' occupied bythe Legislative ponpcit.. 
 
 Sent Jbr concqrrence. " '* 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following resolutions : 
 
 Resolvedfthat James White be alloWed five, dollars fbr tne use of the' 
 court house during the session of the assembly. 
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 Resohedi-'thAi John Chisholtn be allowed the sum of two dollars for his 
 moQies expanded for the public service of this Territory, .during the recess 
 of the assembly. 
 
 Read and concurred with. 
 
 Received also, the following resolution : 
 
 Resolved, that the thanks of this general assembly be presented to Gov- 
 ernor BlQ,unt, for ihe application of bis abilities and attention in forwarding 
 their business as Representatives; more especially in compiling and ar- 
 ranging the system of court law. And that there appears to be no more 
 business before this assembly, his.Excellency be requested to prorogue the 
 same to th^ first Monday in October, 1794. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a resolution in favour of 
 the engrossing clerks, endorsed ' concurred with.' 
 
 Orderedfthat the estimate of the pay of the members of the Legislative 
 Council, their clerks and doorkeepers, be entered on the journal. 
 
 An estimate.ofthepay of ihe members of the, Legisl(Kive Council, their clerks 
 and doorkeepers, for their attendance at the General Assembly began and 
 held at. Knoa;ville, on Monday the 25.th day of Augusf, and ending Sep- 
 tember 3P, 1794— flZso mileage and ferriage, allowing two dollars and 
 
 ' Jifty cents for every twenty-five miles travelling to and from the same. 
 
 Dolls, Cents. 
 
 Griffith Rutherford, 37 days. 
 
 322 miles. 
 
 4 ferries. 
 
 125 70 
 
 John Sevier, 37 do. 
 
 200 do. 
 
 •Zio. 
 
 112 16 '2-S 
 
 Stockley Donelson, 37 do. 
 
 130 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 105 83 1-3 
 
 James Winchester, 15 do. 
 
 312 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 69 70 
 
 Parmenas Taylor, 37 do. 
 
 102 do. 
 
 2. do. 
 
 102 86 2-3 
 
 G. Roulstone, clerk, 37 do. 
 
 
 
 92 60 
 
 Ditto for stationary ) 
 and engrossing. S 
 
 
 
 47 50 
 
 
 
 
 Wm. Maclln, clerk, 37 do. 
 
 380 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 131 50 
 
 Ditto for stationary ; 
 and engrossing. ' 
 
 ' 
 
 
 47 60 
 
 C. Shoat, doorkeeper, 37 do. 
 
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 64 75 
 
 Tho. Rounds, do. 34 do. 
 
 12 do. 
 
 
 60 70 
 
 John Stone, for house rent, 
 
 k 
 
 Dollars, 
 
 10 
 
 
 970 71 2-3 
 
 Received from his Excellency Governor Blount the following iS^es- 
 sage: 
 
 Mr> President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, a.ni 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen tf the House of Representatives : , 
 While your vote of thanks of this day affiirds a proof ,of your liberality, 
 it offers me the highest reward for such attention as I have had in" my 
 power to pay the court and other laws. I should feel myself wanting to 
 the Council and House of Representatives, were I not to acknowledge, 
 that the laws which have been offered for my assent, have been such as 
 
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 are essential ,to the promg^tion of the pablic happiness, and that no law of 
 importance at this .time is omitted. 
 
 Herewith yon will receive the prorogation to the day as by you requested. 
 
 WM. BLOUNT. 
 
 Knoxville, September 30, 1794. 
 
 WILLIAM BLOUNT, Governor in and over the Territory of the United 
 Slates of Amerio(( south of the river Ohio, 
 
 To the Presidemand Gentlemen of the Legislative Council-j-a,ai 
 The Spedkef and QentUmen of the House of Representatives : 
 
 The session of the General Assembly is prorogued until the first Monday 
 in the month of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, then 
 to commence at thiB place. 
 
 Given under my hand at Enoxville, September 30th, 1794. 
 
 WM. BLOUNT. 
 
 By the Governor, 
 
 Dasiei. Smith. 
 
 The business of the session being finished, it was unanimously resolved, 
 that the thantss of this House be given to Honorable Griffith Rutherford, 
 for his attention and able services as President of Legislative Council. 
 
 Resolved, that the Honorable President sign the journal of the Council 
 as the proceedings tbereof, and that the clerk attest the same. 
 
 GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD, P. L, C. 
 
 By order, 
 George Roulstone, C. L. C. 
 
JOURIAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PROCEEDINGS 
 
 OP THE 
 
 HOUSE OF EEPRESEITATIYES 
 
 OP THE 
 
 TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
 A'MfiRICA, SOUTH OF THE RIVER OHIO; 
 
 BEGUN AND HELD 
 
 AT KNOXVILLE, THE 26TH DAY OP AUGUST, 1794. 
 
 KNOXVILLE : 
 
 EEIKTED BY GfiORGE ROULSTONE, PRINTER TO. THE TERRITORY, 1794. 
 
 NASHVILLE: 
 
 RE-PKINTED BY McKENNIE & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICE. 
 
 1852. 
 
ORCERED TO BE RE-PR1NTE0 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, OP 1851—2. 
 
JOUEFAL 
 
 OP THE 
 
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
 
 MONDAY the twenty-fifth day of August, 1794, being the day appoint- 
 ed for the meeting of the Representatives of the People of thi? Ter- 
 litory, the following members appeared and took their seats, viz. Dav'id 
 Wilson, James White, James Ford, William Cocke, Joseph M'Mii), 
 George Rutledge. Joseph Hardin, George Doherty, Samuel Wear, Alexr. 
 Kelly, and John Beaird. « 
 
 The session commenced by, a suitable and well adapted prayer by the 
 Reverend Mr. Carrick. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Hardin, eeconde<i by Mr, Doherty, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to his Excellency William Blount, Esquire, 
 SIR, ' 
 
 The House of Representatives are now met agreeable to your proroga- 
 tion, and ready to proceed to business. 
 
 OrcfereiJ, that Messrs .'Hardin and Wear wajt on -his Ejcq^Uency with 
 the above message. 
 
 The House adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26. 
 
 The House met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton appeared and took his seat. 
 
 On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr; Beaird, ordered, that thefol- 
 lowing rules of decorum be observed' by the members of this hovise d*uritfg 
 the session, viz. 
 
 1st. When the Spe.aker is in the chair,'erery member may sit in liis 
 place with bis head covered. 
 
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 2d. That every me mber shall come into the house uncovered and shall 
 continae so at all times, but when he sits in his place. 
 
 3d. No member, in coming; into the house, or removing from his place, 
 shall pass between the Speaker and a member speaking, nor shall any 
 member go across the house, or from one part thereof to the other whilst 
 another was speaking. 
 
 4th. When any member stands to speak, he shall stand in hid place un- 
 covered, and address him8el{i:to the Speaker; but shall not proceed to 
 speak until permitted so to do by the Speaker, which permission shall be 
 signified by naming the member. 
 
 5th. When any member is speaking, no other shall stand or interrupt 
 him ; but when he is done speaking, and taken his seat, any other mem- 
 ber may rise, observing the rules. * 
 
 6th. When the Speaker desires to address himself to the hoiise he shall 
 rise, and be heard, without interruption; and the member then speaking 
 shall take his seat. < 
 
 7th. If more than one member attempt to speak at any time; theSpeak- 
 ei shall deterniine who was ))p first. ;" ' \i , ' ]J 
 
 8th. When aiiy motion shall be before the house and not perfectly un- 
 derstood, the Speaker may explain, but shall not attempt to sway the house 
 by argument or debate. 
 
 9Lh. He that digresseth from the subject, to fall on the person of any 
 member, shall be siippressed by the Speaker. 
 
 l&th. Exceptions taken to offensive words^ to be tsikeit the same day 
 they shall be spoken, and before,.the njember Who spoke them shall go out 
 of the house. / ■ ■ 
 
 nth. Whatever is spoken in the bouse, may be subject to the censure 
 of the hpuse, ,, r 
 
 I2th. Whenever any matter is in debate before, the boOsej it shall be 
 determined or postponed faefore<any nevf business shall be introduced. 
 
 13th> No member shall speak more than twice' without leavb, in the 
 same quesflon, unless it be in a committee of the whole honse^ 
 
 14th, No question shall be put on any' motion, unless seconded. 
 
 l5th. Every member makmg any motion, wbicii is not of course, shall 
 before makiog such motion, redue» th&'same to writing. 
 
 16th. If, there shall be an equality of vot«3 >fOr and against any ques- 
 tion, the Speaker shall declare whether he be a yea or nay ; but sh^l in 
 no other case give his vote. 
 
 17th. No member shall depart the service of the house without leave. 
 
 18th. Upon adjournment, no member shall presume to move until the 
 Speaker arises and goes before. 
 
 On motion, of Mr. Cocke, seconded by Mr. Doherty, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the Council. ^ 
 
 Mr, Presidenmnd Gentlemen of the Council : 
 
 This House is now formed>anJ ready to proceed on the public JbuSiness, 
 and wish to know if you are met and prepared to receive communications 
 from the House of Representatives. 
 
 On motion of Mr., Cocke,. seconded l^y Mr. DoheEty, a committee was 
 appointed to consider and report as soon, as possible, what bilWof a public 
 and general nature, are necessary to be* passed into laws the present as- 
 
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 sembly'; suid that Messrs. Cpcke, ilaVdfn, Wear, VVhite and Doherty be 
 appbmt^d a comm'iitee for that purpose. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Wear, seconded by Mr. White, Ordbred; that the fol- 
 IdWiiig message'be selit to the Cbii'ncil ; ' ' ^ 
 
 MryPresuleni arid Gentlemen of , the Cquneil, . |.^ 
 
 We propose that a joint cnrptnittee of both: houses be a,pppinted to re- 
 port, as soon as possible, what bills of, a public apd general nature are ne- 
 cessary to be passed into laws by the present assembly: We appoint on 
 our part tor this purpose-, Mr. White, Mr. Cocl$e, Mr. Hfardifl, Mr. Wear, 
 and Mr. Doherty, to act with such gentlemen "as jfou sfiail' appbint on 
 your part. '' ' ' 
 
 Reeeived from ^e Council the following message : 
 lilt. Sjpeaker and Gentlemen of the House of R^reseniatives, 
 
 The Cblincit have appqiflted Gen. Sevier to act With sich member or 
 members as you may appoint, as a conimitte^,tp report the rules qecesSg- 
 ry to be observed in doing busiriess between the Council and House of 
 Representatives. 
 
 On motion of Mr, W^itej seconded by Mr. Beaird, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing message be sent to the Gojipcil, _ , , ; 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Chuncil, 
 
 We concur with your message, and appoint On our part jfri White, and 
 Mr. Rutledge, to. confer with Mr. Sevier, what rules are necessary to be 
 observed in doing business between tlie Council arid Iloiise of Represen- 
 tatives. , 
 
 On. motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Wea,r, ordered, that an ad- 
 ditional clerk be appointed io this' house. 
 
 The following gentlemen were put in nogiination, viz, Mr. Thomas Wil- 
 liams, and Mr.^Baldwip Harle. ■ ' ■ ' ' ' "'^ 
 
 On motion of Mr. Cocke, secdndeVM)^ Mr. Doherty, ordered, that the 
 assistant clerk be ballotted for to-raorro<v. "^ " 
 
 The bouse adjourned tintil 9 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1'794. 
 
 The house metaccording to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Leefoy Taylor appeared and took his seif. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Kelly,, seconded by Mr. Hardin, ordlred,, that Mr. 
 Kelly apd Mr.. Beaird, have leave of absence to gO bii a scf&ut against the 
 Indians. ' . ' . 
 
 On'flibtiori of Mr. Whiiie,' seconded by Mr. Wear, oi'dered, that Mf. Har- 
 din ajud DQbert]^superintend the balloting for assistant clerk. 
 
 The house proceeded tb ballot for assistant clerk, when Baldwin Harle 
 appearedtbjhave a majority of votes, and was qualified accordingly. 
 
 The committee' appointed to confer", with , General Sevier, the rules ne- 
 cessary to be'obse'rved in "doiri-g'business between th^ Council a^nd house 
 of Representatives. 
 
 Report, — Tha( it is proper fol tTiis hoUsB to send any message b^ a mem- 
 ber of this house tg the Council, or the clerk, to be delivered to the'Pre^i- 
 
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 dent of the Council or the Chairman.-7-That when.a biD is to b? sent to 
 the Council, it slhall be taken by two of the Representatives, to be deliver- 
 ed in the same manner.— That no bill shall be rejected or debated 00 the 
 first reading. — That no bill being once rejected shall be again taken up 
 the same session. 
 
 The house taking this report into consideration concurred therewith. 
 
 Received from the Council the following messages : 
 Mr. Speal{& and Oentlemen of the House of jRepresentaiives, 
 
 The Council have concurred with the rules proposed by the joint com- 
 mittee of the Council and House of Representatives. 
 Mr. Speaken and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council agree to your proposition' in appointing a joint committee, 
 to report what bills of a public and general nature are necessary to be 
 passed into, a laws the present session, and join on our part Gen. Sevier 
 and Cbl. Winchester. 
 
 The house adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
 THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1794. 
 
 The house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Hairdin, from the committee appointed to report what laws of a pub- 
 lic i(nd general nature are necessary to be passed this session^ delivered 
 the followipg report : . 
 
 An act to regulate the militia of this Territory. 
 
 An ^ct to establish the judicial courts, and to regulate the prpceedings 
 thet^f. , . „ 
 
 An act irnaking provision for the poor- ., 
 
 An act to enable execi^tors and administrafors to make rights for lands 
 due upon bonds of persons deceased. 
 
 An act declaring what property is to be taxable, and the mode of col- 
 lecting the tax thereon. 
 
 An act ^o lev/a tax for the support of government for the year 1794. 
 
 An act to provide for the relief of sOch of the militia as have been 
 wounded by the Indians in the late invasions. 
 
 JOSEPH HARDIN, Chairman. 
 
 The house concurred therewith, and appointed a committee to draw the 
 several bills. .* 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills : 
 
 A bill for the relief of persona who have suffered, or may snfier, by 
 their grants, deed^, (|.nd mesne conveyances not being. proved and register- 
 ed within the tin(ie heretofore appointed by law. 
 
 And a bill for the relief of such persons as have been disabled by 
 wounds, or rendered ihcapable of procuring for themselves and families 
 subsistence, in the militia of this Territory, and providing for the widows 
 and prphans of such as have died, endorsed, ' Read the first time and 
 passed. ' 
 
 Pr<^re({, that these bills be read ; which being read, were passed the 
 first, time pd returned. 
 
Mr. White moved for leave and presented' a bill to establish the toll of 
 certain mills, which was read U>e first time, passedj and sent to the Coun- 
 cil. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Harding seconded by Mr. Doherty, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr, President and Gentkmen ef the Council ; - 
 
 The House -of Representatives have received the report of the commit- 
 tee appointed to report what bills of a public and general' nature are ne- 
 cessary to be passed into laws the present session, and have concurred 
 therewith : And in order that the bills may be drawn and brought /or- 
 ward, on the part of this house Mr. Wear, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Doherty 
 are appointed a committee to draw a bill to regulate the militia of this 
 Territory. ■ 
 
 Mr. White and Mr. Cocke, a committee to draw a bill to establish the 
 judicial courts, and to regulate the proceedings thereof. 
 
 Mr. Hardin and Mr. Tipton, a committee to draw a bill making provis- 
 ion for the pcior. 
 
 Mr. Rutledge and Mr. M'Min, a committee to draw a b^l to levy, a tax 
 for the year 1794. ' 
 
 Mr. Hardin and Mr. Ford, a committee to draw a bill declaring what 
 prof^erty shall be taxable, and the mode of collecting the tax thereon. 
 ' Mr. Doherty and Mr. Wear to draw a bill for the relief of such of the 
 militia as have been wounded by the Indians in the late invasions. To 
 act with such'gentleme^ as, you may appoint on your part. 
 
 The house adjourned niitil 10 o'clock to-morrow.' 
 
 FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1794, 
 The house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Wliite presented the petition of James Russell, which was referred 
 to Messrs. Tipton, Hardin, White, Cocke, and Taylor, who are appointed 
 a committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent to the Council, 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of ihe Council :' 
 
 This house having taken the petition of James Russell into considera- 
 tion, propose, that a joint and standing committee of propositions and 
 grievances beiappointed ; and appoint on out pai$ Messrs., Tjpt9n, Hardio, 
 White, Cocke, and Taylor, to 9ct in oonjUnctioii with such gentlemen a^ 
 you may appoint on your part. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill, to establish the toll of certain mills, 
 endorsed, read the first 'time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read ; on motion of Mr. 
 White, it was withdrawn tor amendment. 
 
 Received from the Council the follov^ing message : ' , 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of RepresentatwSs, 
 
 We concur with your proposition for appointing committees to draw the 
 bills that are of a public nature ; and on our part have appointed Gen. Se- 
 vier to the court bill, ^nd Col. Winchester for the militia bill. 
 
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 ,Mr. Doherty presented the petition of Henry Willis^ which was read 
 and refered to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Received from the Council the petition of the people called Quakers ; 
 endorsed, refered lo the committee on the militia bill. 
 
 Mr. Tipton presented the petiticm of sundry of the inhabitants of Wash- 
 ington county, praying relief.from indictments against them for a certain 
 trespass, which being read was refi^r^d to the committee of propositions 
 and grievances. 
 
 , Mr. White presented the petition of sui^ry of the inhabitants of the 
 district of Me;ro, praying leave to raj^^ a sum of mon^y by lottery for the 
 purpose of building a goal in said dis^ict, which, being read was refered 
 as above. 
 
 Received from the Council the following messages, 
 
 Mr. Speaker ani Gentlemen of the flouse ef RepresentativeSf 
 
 The Council Agree to your proposition of appointing a joint and stand- 
 ing committee of propositions and grieva/nces, and on their part appoint 
 Col. Winchester. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives : ' 
 
 We propose thi^t a committee be appointed for the purpose of drawing 
 up a tax bill, and t6 report what sum of money is necessary to be raised 
 for the support flf the civil list for the year 1794, ancl for that purpose ap- 
 point Col. Doiielson on our part. ' 
 
 Received also, a bill tp admit attornies at law to practice and plead 
 the superior and county courts within the Territory, South of the river 
 Ohio ; endorsed, leH the first time, and passed. 
 
 On motion of Mr. White and seconded by Mr. Tipton, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the Council in answer to one received from 
 them to day. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of, the Council, * 
 
 The House of .Representatives agree .to, your proposition of appointing 
 a committee.for the, purpose of drawing up a tax biHi and appoint on our 
 part Messrs. White and Cocke. 
 
 Mr. White n^oved for leav^i and presented a bill to establish a Universi- 
 ty in Greene, county, read for the first time, passed and sent to the Coun- 
 cil. 
 
 Also, a bill directing the mbd6 of authenticating powers of attorney 
 an3 obligations,, for the, conveyance df'lalid in certain cases, and author- 
 ising executors and administrators to make conveyances, which was read 
 for the first time, passed and sent to the Council. ' 
 
 Mr. Doherty presented" a petition from the inhabitants sonth of French 
 Broad river, setting forth their right of occupancy to their lands, and 
 praying tha,t their case may be laid before Congress, which being read, 
 was refered to the committee of propositions and grievance);. 
 
 The house adjourned till 9 o'clock to-ii)ornDW. 
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1794. 
 
 The honse met according to adjournment. ** 
 
 Itlr. Tipton from the committee of propoeitiops. and grievances delivered 
 the following repbrt,.that the petition of James' Russell is rei^sonable, but 
 win be provided for as' your committee expect, 6y a bili now liefore the 
 house : Tney further report, that it is the opinion of your committee, that 
 Henry WiUis complaining of an excessive fine in the. superior court ought 
 to be refered to thp judges of that court. They also report, that a bill b? 
 brought in to answer the prayerof certain inhabitants of Mero district, for 
 a plan of a lottery to raise money for buildin|; a district goal. ;, 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Chairman. 
 
 The house taking this report into consideration, concurred therewith. 
 
 Ordered, that the following ciiessage be' sent to the Council : 
 Mt. President and Geniletngn of i^e Council, 
 
 We herewith send you the report of the committee of propositions a'nd 
 grievances! with which this boUse concurs. 
 
 Ordered; That the following message be^sent to the Council : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlernen, 
 
 We propose that a joint committee be appointed to draw up in general 
 fee-bill, and fotthat purpose appoint on btir part Messrs. White Doherty, 
 Hardin, Rutledge, and Cocke, to act with such-gentlemen as you may ap. 
 point. , '- ^ 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills : 
 
 A bill for the relief of such persons as have suffered, or may suffer, by 
 their grants, deeds, and mesne Conveyances not being proved and register- 
 ed within the time heretofore appointed by law, endorsed,, read the second 
 tinie and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended, passed 
 the second time and returned. ' ' 
 
 Also a bill to establish a University in Greene county, in the Territory 
 South of the river OhiO) endorsed, read a second time and passed. 
 
 Oi-dered, that the bill be rettd, which being- read, was amended, pissed a 
 second time and returned. 
 
 Mr. White presented the^memorial of Mr. Joshua Hadley,- prayingthat 
 the officers of Evans's battalion be paid for their services performed by 
 them in Davidson county, which was read and refered to the committee of 
 propositions and grievances, and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill for the relief of such persons as have 
 been disabled by wounds, or rendered incapaUe of procuring assistance 
 for themselves, &c. endorsedrfead a second time and passed. 
 
 Order^, that this bill be read, which being readj was passed a second 
 time and sent to the Council ;: 
 
 Aleo, a bill to admit attornies at law to prrctise, &c. endorsed, read a 
 second time and passed. Ordered to be read, which being resd was 
 amended, passed a second time and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill directing the mode of authenticating powers of attorney, 
 &c. endorsed, read the first tinfe and passed. Ordered) to be read, which 
 being read, was amended, passed.the second time knd returned. 
 
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 Mr. White who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill for es- 
 tablishing the toll of certain mills, delivered the same with the amend- 
 ment, endorsed, read the first time, which being read a second time, was 
 passed and sent to ^he Council. 
 
 Mr. Rutledge presented the petition of William Evans, praying redress 
 for a negro hanged under the authority pf the state of Franklin, which 
 was read and r^fered to {he committee of propositions and grievances, and 
 sent to the Council. i 
 
 The house adjourned till Monday 7 o'clock. 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1794. 
 
 The house met a6cording to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Coolse moved for leave and presented a bill to alter the time of 
 holding courts of law and equity in this Territory, which was ordered to 
 be read, which being read, paissed for the first time and sent to the Coun- 
 cil. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that a committee be Appointed to confer with the 
 Governor what shall be the enacting stile of the laws to passed ; and that 
 the following message be sent to the Council : ^ 
 Mr. President and 6enllet,ien of the Council, 
 
 We propose that a committee be appointed to confer with the Governor 
 what shall be the enacting stile to our laws, for which purpose, we ap- 
 point Messrs. White, Wear, Hardin, and Cocke, to act with such gentle- 
 men as yon may appoint. 
 
 Received from the Council the following messages : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Represenmtnes, ' 
 
 The Council agree to your proposition iii appointing a committee to 
 confer with the Governor, concerning the enacting stile of the laws to be 
 passed, and on their part appoiht Mr. Sevier. , 
 Mr, Speaker atfd Gentlemen of the Hottse of BepreSeraatives, > 
 
 The Council do not agree to your amendment to the bill for the relief of 
 euch persons who have sufiered or may sufier by their grants, deeds, 
 mesne, conveyances, not being proved, &c. > 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositi»ns and grievances, to whom 
 was fefered'the memorial of Joshua Hadley, surviving, officer of Evans's 
 battalion. 
 
 Report, That the said battalion was raised on the faith of the state of 
 North Carolina as appears by their act of 17QG, and was destined 
 
 for the protection of their then frontiers (Mero District). That the sol- 
 diers thereof did their duty faithfully, and io discharging the same, many 
 pf them lost their lives, but have received no part of their pecuniary pay. 
 
 Your committee .further report. That it would be dishonorable and ini- 
 quitous for the government of this Territoi;y not to pay these troops, had 
 its'public faith been pledged for that purpose, nor could the failure of any 
 particular fund have in that case been with propriety alledged as a pretext 
 to evade t^e debt. 
 
 Your committee are forced to call to remembrance that this Territory 
 has never been protected in a state of peace and security, without which 
 
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 it was reasonable to expect from it finances equal to the payment of such 
 troops, as the state of North Carolina might think proper to inlist : besides 
 that the inhabitants of this country contributed equally with said battalion 
 to afford security and peace to the interior parts' of North Carolina. 
 
 Your committee also rematk, that the most natural fund for the pay- 
 ment of the soldiers. aforesaid would have been derived from the vacant 
 land which these soldiers helpTed to*protect and secure, which fund has 
 been disposed of for other purposes by the government Who raised the 
 battalion ; tliat as for any other fund' established for this payment by the 
 state of North Carolina, if such fund lias not proved effectual, the default 
 did not arise firom any misconduct in this government, or in the. citizens 
 thereof, but either through the ^neglect of the officers in that state, or the 
 deficiency might be fairly ascribable to this, that the lands on which , the 
 taxes ought to have bee^ collected were chiefly in the bands of citizens of 
 North Carolina, whose a,bsence from the TerritoVy enabled them to evade 
 the taf es ftnposed on and paid by the people of this Territory. 
 
 Finiilly we are of opinion that the government is bound by do express 
 contract with the said spldiers, so neither do yve see any equitable circum- 
 stances which oujght to iiiduce this assembly tb discharge adebtcpn-. 
 tracted by, and justly due from the state pf North Carolina. '''''■;=ig 
 
 JOmi TlPTOJi, Chairman. 
 
 Read and concurred with and sent to the Council with the following 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, ' • '■ 'i^- 
 
 We herewith ^end you the report of the committee of propositions and 
 grievances to whom' was referred the memorial of Capt. Joshua Hadley, 
 with which this house concurs. 
 
 Oa motion of Mr. Ha.din and seconded by Mr. White, it is resolved that 
 no bill after it has been read and passed shall be again read on the same 
 day. ' ' 
 
 Mr. M'Min moved for leave and "presented a bill, empowering the courts 
 of counties within this Territory to erect a court house, prison, flocks, &c. 
 
 Orierei,. to be rea^. Qn being read, passed the first tiine and sent to 
 the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Qentlemen cf the Houie of R^eseiitatives, ' 
 
 The Council concur with the' report Of the committee of conference 
 with the Governor respecting the enactitig, stile of our laws, &c. 
 
 Also the report of the committee on the same subject,' viz : 
 The committee Appointed to meet in conference with the Governor and 
 a committee of the Legislative Council, Report, That the stile to be ob- 
 served in the, titles of acts should be as follows, viz : Be it enacted by the 
 Governor, Legislative Council^ and House of Representatives.' 
 
 They further report. Thai M bills be sent to the Governor after the 
 second reading, for him to offer such amendments as he may think proper, 
 and hot again, until the bill is engrossed for his assent. 
 
 John SEVIER, caiman. 
 
The house taking this report into ..consideration do not concur there- 
 With. ' • 
 
 The house adjourned unti) to-morrow 9 o'clock. 
 
 - TUESDAY, SEBf-EMBER 2, 1794. 
 
 The house met accqtdlhg to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Beaird appeared and took his seat. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill, to alter the time of holding courts, &c. 
 endorsed, read tbe first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered^ that this bill be read,.whi6h being read, w:as ainended, passed 
 the second time and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill for empowering the courts Of each cbnaty within this Terri- 
 tory to^rect a court-house, &c. endorsed, read, the first time and passed. 
 Ordered to be read, which being read, was amended, passed the, second 
 tinie and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill for the relief of sUch" persons who have suffered or may suf- 
 fer by their' grants, &'c. not being registered, &o. endorsed, read the third 
 time and passed without the amendments of the house Of Representatives. 
 
 OrdereS, ttat this bill he read, which being read, on motion, it was or- 
 dered, that the proviso in the latter end' of the second section be struck out, 
 and that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Cmmcil, 
 
 This house upon reading for, the third time, the bill for the relief ■of such 
 persons who have suffered or may suffer by their graijls, &c. not being 
 registered, &c. cannot agree to pass the bill, without striking out the pro-, 
 viso, ' That nothing io, this act Qontajned shall be so construed 9.9 to adntit 
 to record or i-egietration, or ratify any grant or gr^ijts hejletofore made in 
 Lord Granville's office ;' And if the Council agree to this amendmeol^ 
 they vjzill ?end one of tljeir m^mb^rs tp see it made. ', 
 
 Received from the Council the fallowing message : 
 
 The Council do not congur in striking out tl^e provi^, in the bill fo^ the 
 relief of such persons Who have suffered, or niay suffer by their grants, 
 &c, not be registered, &c. as by you proposed. 
 
 The Council propose that managers may be'apipointed oh the disagree- 
 ment, and on their part appoint Mr. Sevier.. 
 
 Sgnt to theiCoen,cilthe( following message,: : , 
 
 JMr. President and-QfiiUlemen oftlie Cemncil, 
 
 This house agree to your 1 proposition in appointing managers on tbe 
 disagreemeotijn striking oyt the proviso in the bill, for therelief of such 
 persons who have suffered or may suffer by their grants^ &c. ^nd on onr 
 part appoint Mr. CJocke a,nd Mr. Rutledge, to act with Mr. Seyier. 
 
 The managers Report, Tiu^t they agree that the clause in th^ bj^ stand 
 as proposed by the Council, with which this house concurs, ai;id.ordered 
 the bill to be engrossed. , . ' , 
 
 Oti motion, it is ordered, that the following message be sent to the Coun" 
 til in answer to theirs of yesterday. 
 
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 Mr. Preiident and Gentleman of the Council,, 
 
 The house of Reprfesentat^ves do not concur with the report of t^. com- 
 mittee 6f conference with the Governor ; but propose the enacting stile of* 
 the laws he, "The General Assembly of the Territory South of the river 
 Ohio." ; . 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Mouse of Representatifies, 
 
 ■ In pursuance with your proposition, the Council appointed one of its 
 members, to join such members as you had appointed for that purpossi'to 
 wait on his Expellency the Governor, and with him to confer what sttould 
 be the enacting stilp ofaur^kws. 
 
 . TJiat committee reported, and with. which report the Council concurred. 
 Your message pf this day informs them, that yon do not concur with the ' 
 , report of that committee. 
 
 The.Cpuncil still adhere tatkslt concurrence with therfirst part of that 
 report, for the following reasons : Tdat the Ordinance of Cpngress ex- 
 pressly declares, ' That )iie General Assembly shall consist of the Gover? 
 nor, Legislative Council, and House of Representfltives,' and ti^t all laws" 
 ghall be passed by the Governor, Legislative Council, and Hpase of Rep- 
 resentatives. ' 
 
 Thb house taking this message into consideration, rescind^ their non- 
 concurrence to the whole of the report of the committee of conference 
 with the Governor, and agree as proposediiy the Cpj^ncil to the first part of 
 the report of said committee ; and that the following message be sent to 
 the Council : 
 
 Mr. President arid Gentlemen tf the Council, - > ■ 
 
 This house concurs with the first part of the report of. the committee 
 appointed to .confer concerning' the enacting stileiof our laws. 
 
 Received frxjoj the Council a biil for the relief of Such persons as have 
 been rendered by woiihds, &c. incapable of procuring subsistance, &c, 
 endorsed,' read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill -be read, which' being read, was aiialended, and 
 passed the third time ; and the following message sent to the Council : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemenbf the Council, ^ 
 
 This house, on reading for the third time, the bill for the relief of such 
 person! as have been disabled 'b'^ *ounds, or rendered incapable of pro- 
 curing for themselves and families !subsistance, &.c. propose that those 
 words, near the' close of the first section, be deled, to wit : ' By the Speak- 
 er and President of both houses.' And that the following words be inser't- 
 ed'in their place. ' By the Governor, President of the. Council, and Speak- 
 er of the liouse of Representatives. 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of- the House of Representatives, .'..,,■. 
 
 The Council concur with your amendment to the. bill for the relief of 
 such persons as have been disabled by wounds, &c. ■ ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be engrossed. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Hardin and seconded by Mr. M'kin, resolved, that 
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 the balloting for the delegate to Congress take place to-morrow at ten 
 o'clock, and that the following message be se'nt to the Council. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council: 
 
 We propose to ballot to-morrow at ten o'clock, at the court-house, for a 
 delegate to Cbtigress ; and on our part appoint Messrs. Taylor and Doher- 
 ty, to superintend the balloting. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to establish a College in Greene county , 
 L&c. endorsed, read a second lime and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed a third time 
 and returned. 
 
 Received from the Council the-following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council aj^ree to your pr^osition to ballot at ten o'clock to morrow 
 fbr'a delegate to Congress, and appoint on their part Mr. Taylor to super- 
 intend the 'Balloting. 
 
 Jtfr. White moved for leave, and presented a bill fo establish the juris- 
 diction of a single magistrate, &c, Ordered,' that this bill be read, which 
 being read, passed the firsttime and gent to the Council. 
 , The b0j]se adjourned till 9 o'clock, to-morrow. , 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1794. 
 
 The house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Kelly returned and took his seat. ' ' 
 
 The committee who was appointed to superintend the balloting for a 
 member to represent this Territory in Congress, Report, that they have 
 conducted the aforesaid election, and on taking. the polls, it appears, that 
 James White, Esq., is legally elected by a majority of both houses. All 
 which is submitted. PARMENAS TAYLOR, 
 
 , , GEORGE DOHERTY, 
 
 •*' . LBEROY TAYLOR. 
 
 The house taking this report into consideration, concurred therewith ; 
 and ordered that the fallowing message be sent to the Poancil : 
 Mr. President and Gentletjien of the Couneil, 
 
 We herewith send you the report of the committee appointed to super- 
 intend the balloting for a member to represent this Territory in Congress, 
 with which this house concurs. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Tipton, ordered, that Messrs. Kelly, Wear, & Doher- 
 ty, be added to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to establish the jurisdiction of a single 
 justice of the .peace, &c. endorsed, read, the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended, passed 
 a second time and returned. 
 
 The house adjourned till 9 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
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 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1794. 
 
 The hause met according to adjonrnment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton frorh tKe committee of propoBitjons and grievafices delivered 
 tlie following report ; -, 
 
 Your committee to Whom wasrefered the petition of William Evans, re- 
 port, that this petition, praying for compensation for a negro^ put to death 
 under the jurisdiction of the state of Franklin, cannot be complied with. 
 
 On the petition of the inhabitants south of French Broad, your commit- 
 tee report, that the said inhabitants ought to have all the assistance' in the 
 power of this house to give towards securing them in their improvements. 
 That as the disposal of the soil restsiiW Congress, it wiU be proper for this 
 assembly to draw up a memorial to that body, stating the facts as may in- 
 duce them the secure the said inhabitants in a right of pre-emption, 
 a nd pray that an act pf Congress may be passed, for. that purpose. 
 
 The house taking this report into consideration, concur therewith, and 
 ordered that the following message be dent to the Council : ' . . 
 
 Mr. President and, Gentlemen bf the Council, * « 
 
 We herewith^end you the report of the committer of propositions and 
 grievances, with which this house concurs, and propose that a joint com- 
 mittee be appointed to draw up a memorial to Congress, a^eeable to said 
 report, and on our part appoint Messrs. White, Cocke, Doherty, Kelly, and 
 Wear, for that purpose, to act with such gentlemen as you may appoint. 
 Received from the Council the following messages :. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council concur with your proposition in appointing a committee to 
 draw up a memorial tp Congress, pn the petitien pf the 'people south of 
 French Brpad, and have appointed Mr. Sevier ^nd Mr. Taylor, on their ..^ 
 part, for that purpose. ^ J*' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemefi of ihe House of Representatives, in 
 
 The Council proppse, that pne member be appointed from the Council, 
 and one from the House of Representatives, to examine engrossed bills, 
 and. present the same to his Excellency the Govemoc for his assent, and 
 have appointed Mr. Winchester on their part for that;purpose' 
 Ordered, That the following messages be sent to the Cpuhci'l, 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council : 
 
 The House of :^,epresentative8 agree to your prppositiPn, in appointing 
 a member frpm each hcuse, tP examine engrpsssd bills, and present the 
 same to his Excellency Cipverndr Blount for his assent, and pn pur part 
 apppint Mr. White, tp act with Mr. Winchester. 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We propose that a joint committee be appointed to make an estimate pf 
 the'expence of the. Territory for the present year, and on our part appoint 
 Messrs. Hardin and Cocke for that purppse, to act with such pei'son's as 
 you may appoint. , 
 
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 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 Thia house have added Messrs. Kelly, Wear, and Doherty, to the com- 
 mittee of propositions ftnd grievances. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill directing the mode of authenticating 
 powers of attorney, &c. &c. endorsed, read a second time, amended and 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be rfiad, which being read, on motion of Mr. Cocke 
 was withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Cocke, ordered, that from Thursd£iy next he have 
 leave of absence for the remainder of this session. 
 
 The House adjourned until 7 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
 FRIDAY,' SEPTEMBER 5, 1*794. 
 
 The house met according to adjournment. 
 
 R.eceivdd from the Council a bill for extending the line between the 
 county of Sullivan and Hawkins, endorsed, read the first titae &nd }>assed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read,' which being^ read ; on motion of Mr. 
 Cocke it was withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Mr. Ford moved for leave, and presented a bill for ascertaining what 
 property 'in this Territory shall be deemed taxable property, the method of 
 assessing the same, and collecting' public taxes. 
 
 Ordered, That this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the, first 
 .time and sent to the Council. 
 
 Also, a bill for authenticating d^eds, billB of sale, and powers of attorney. 
 
 Ordered to be read. On being read, passed the first time and sent to 
 the Council. ' 
 
 Received from the Council the following- message : 
 Mr. Speaker and. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, ' 
 
 The Council concur with the report of the committee to whom was re- 
 fered;the petition ,of the people called Quakers, viz. That it ought to be 
 refeied to the committee of prbpositions and grievances. 
 
 Mr. Cocke moved for leave, and presented a bill for the establishment 
 of college in the vicinity of KnoxviUe, 
 
 Ordered, that the bill be read, which bein^ read, was passed the first 
 time and s^nt to the Council. 
 
 %Ir. White presented the petitioni,of Christopher Haynes, praying that 
 such artificers, as he may employ from another state, and may be engaged 
 in carrying on the iron works, should be exempted from militia duty, 
 which being read, was refer6d to the committee of propositions and griev* 
 ances. 
 
 Also, the petition of Nathaniel Evans, praying that a compensation be 
 allowed the men with Lieut. M'Clgllan, in the engagement with the Indi- 
 ans of the 13th of August, for the loss they then sustained, read and re- 
 fered as above. 
 
 Mr. Wear moved for leave, and presented a petition of sundry of the 
 inh9.bitants o{ J^erson county, praying a division of the said county, which 
 was read and refered as above. ^ 
 
 Ordered, That the following messages be sent to the Council, 
 
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 Mr. President and Gentlemen i^ th^ Council, -, 
 
 We herewith send you the petition, of Christophei' Haynes, which was 
 Tefered to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 Mr. President and Oentiemen of the Caimeil, 
 
 We herewith send yon the petition of Nathaniel Evans which has been 
 read in this house, aiid refered to the committee of j>ropogitions and griev- 
 ances. 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of theGtmifeil, 
 
 We herewith send you the petition, of sundry of the inhabitants of Jef- 
 ferson county, which has been read in this house, and refered to the com- 
 mittee of proppsitions ^nd grieva,nces. , 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen cf the House ef R^esentativeSf , 
 
 The Council have entered into the following resolution, with which 
 they rec^uest your concurrence, to wit ; Resolved, That the Governor 'be 
 authorized and requested to cause a new census of the people to be inade, 
 on the last S»turday in the month of July, 1795, in t^e same manner as 
 the census was made by his order in the year 1791, to the end that repre- 
 sentation may be apportioned to population in the respective election 'dis- 
 tricts orconnties. , • ' * 
 
 Ordered, That the following messagei be sent to the Council : „ 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The house of Representatives concur, with the resolve entered into by 
 the Cottncll, in authorizing^ and requesting the Governor to cause a new 
 census of the people to be made, &c. and propose the following proviso ; 
 and that a statement thereof be laid before the succeeding assembly, to 
 judge of suifh apportionment. . - , ^ 
 
 Received from the Council the following message, 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 ' The Council do not concur in adding the proviso to their resolution, as 
 by you proposed, but propose that the following words be added to. the'' re- 
 solution, after 1791 ; and.lay the same before the next general assembly. 
 
 Ordered, that tl^e following message be sent to the Council, . 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the.Gowneil, 
 
 We concur with your amendment to tiib resolution of your house as by 
 you' proposed, for taking the census of thepeople of this' Territory. 
 
 Received from tlie Council the following, messages, 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of RepresentaUves, 
 
 We herewith send you a letter from Daniel Smith, esq. secretary of the 
 Territory, covering an account of monies received and expended as trea- 
 surer, in pursuance of an act passed by the Governor and Judges, the 13th 
 day of March, 1793 ; and propose, that a joint committee be..app6inted to 
 take the saine into consideration. The Council on their part appoint JVJr. 
 Sevier. 
 
 lir. Speaker and Gentlerfien of the House of Representatives : 
 ■ As doubts have arisen whether the laws o\ North Carolina are now in 
 force in this Tewitory, the Couflieil propose meeting the House of Repre- 
 
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 sentatives at such time and place as they may appoint, to ta^e into con- 
 sideration the'said subject. 
 
 Ordered, that the following-messages be sent to the Council: 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We concur with your proposition in appointing a joint committee to 
 take into consideration the subject of the letter of Daniel Smith, esq. and 
 for that pnrpos^ appoint on our pRft Messrs. White, Cocke, Doherty, 
 Hardin, and Wear, to act with Mr. Sevier. 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 ' We concur with your proposition in the two houses meeting, and to 
 take into their consideration, whether the laws of North Carolina are now 
 in force and use in this Territory ; and propose that the conference be at 
 four o'clock, at the court-house. 
 
 Mr. Cocke who had leave io withdraw for amendment, the bill for ex- 
 tending the line 'between the counties of Sullivan and Hawkins, presented 
 the same with the amendments. 
 
 Ordered,, that this bill be. read, which being read, was passed a second 
 time and sent to the <}ouncil. -:'■ 
 
 Mr. Cocke, who had Jeave to withdraw for amendment, the biH directing 
 the mode of authenticating powers of attorney, &c. and authorizing exe- 
 cutors to make conveyances, delivered the same with the amendments; 
 which being read the third time in this house, was passed and sent to the 
 Council; 
 
 The House adjourned until 7 o'clock to-morrow. 
 
 .L SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1794. 
 
 The house met ^cpording to adjournment. 
 
 Mt. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances, 
 ' Reported, That it is the opinion of your committee of propositions; that 
 'the petition of divers inhabitants of the county of Washington, praying to 
 be relieved from the penalties of the Ia;(^ that may be inflicted on them, 
 on account of a certain trespass, ought not to be complied with.— f That the 
 prayer of the people of Knox, en the south side of the river, praying a new 
 cpunty, is just and reasonable. — That the petition of a nuqiber of the in- 
 habitants of Jefferson county, praying a division of that county, is-reason- 
 able.— ^That the petition of the people called Quakers, as fat as it is rea- 
 sonable, will be provided for in the miiitia law now before a committee. — 
 That the prayer of certain soldiers, under captain Nathaniel Evans, pray- 
 ing compensation for their horses taken by the Indians, is a subject, that 
 your committee is of opinion, could be more properly.laid before Congress; 
 but that it cannot be Ranted by this assembly, 'notwithstanding the high 
 sense we entei:tainof the braveryl of Ihose soldiers in defending themselves 
 against a great' superiority' of enemies. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills : 
 
 A bill to ascertain what property in this Territory shall be deemed tax- 
 able property, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
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 Ordered, th?t.t th\a bill be read, which being rgad.a Second time, was 
 amended and passed. , *' 
 
 Also, a bill .authenticating deeds, bills of sale, and powers of attorney, 
 endorsed. ' 
 
 Received from the Coaocil the following bills : - 
 
 A hill to establish a militia in this Territory, endorsed, read tiie fir&t 
 time and passed. -''.''. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill te read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Resolved, that whenever this house shall render a list of absent members 
 to the door-keepei^ to warn them to attend, that each jnember so mentioned 
 and warned, shall pay one shilling to the doorkeeper for his trouble. 
 
 Resolved, That James White, esq: be allowed the sum of two hundred 
 and 27 dollars, for his services rendered the public, in carrying forward, 
 and presenting th6 memorial of the Representatives of the People of this 
 Territory to Congress. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr. President arid Gejitlemen of the Council, j; 
 
 We herewith send you a resolve entered into by this'house, in favor of 
 James White, esq. •' ,' 't' 
 
 R.eGieived from the Council the fdllowing message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House 'df Representatives, 
 
 The CouncijC propose, that the bill to authorise exeputors and adminis- 
 trators tq make conveyances, be amended in the following dlinner, viz. 
 
 That the" word FIVE, in the ^tti line of t-ha 3d section, be altered to 
 THREE,, as it formerly stood in (he bill, and that the following be added 
 to the bill, viz. 
 
 Sect. 7th. And be it further enacted,*Tha.t in all cases where judgment 
 and execution are obtained against the estate of any persoi; Or persons 
 whatever,, where the real estate of theclebtor may be charged, it siiall and 
 may be lawful for the sheriff to levy execution oh any entry or entries,, 
 location or locations, held by the debtor or debtors^ and sell the sai^e 
 in the same manner as lands held by deed or grant. Ajid on all such sales 
 made, pursuant to this act, the mode of conveyance shall be by an assign- 
 ment of the warrant or warrants, and by transfering of the entries and lo- 
 cations by the sheriff of the county where such lands are situated. 
 
 That the caption of the bill be as follows : " A bill to authorise execu- 
 tors, administrators and sheriffs to make conveyances, ^ ^ 
 
 If the House of Representatives agree to these amendments, they will 
 send two of their members to see them made. 
 
 Concurred with — and Messrs. White and Cocke- appointed to seethe 
 alterations made. , ^ 
 
 ■ Received from the Council, a bill to ertablish courts of laW, and for re- 
 gulatiflg the proceedings therein, endorsed-, read the first time and passed.. 
 
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 Ovderisd, that this bjU be read, which being read, was parsed the first 
 ;time and sent to the Coilncfl. 
 
 Also, a bill to^estabUsh Blount College in the vicinity of Knoxville^en- 
 dorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 .Qriered, That this, bill be read, which b^ngread was pas^ed'^the second 
 time and sent to the Council. "^1 
 
 The Speaker pres&nted a declaratory bill respecting the laws of North 
 Carolina, as to their being, io force and use in this Territorj^ 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received frdm tlie Council, a bill to alter the time of holding courts of 
 law and equity, endorsed, read the second time and passed. '*i 
 
 ,Ore2erei, that this bill be read, which V^ing read- the third time was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 7 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBliR'9, 1794. 
 
 Met according, to adjournment. . . 
 
 Mr< Tiptoir moved for leave and presented a bill of paidon ^o<) oblivion. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being t^ad the first time, was 
 passed and sent to the Council, 
 , A message from the Council : 
 Mr. Speaker and flentlemen of the House of Represkitalives, 
 
 The Council concur with the resolution of your bouse, allowing James 
 White, esq. a compen^tion for hjs services in catrying forward and pre- 
 senting the memorial of the Representatives of this Territory to Congress. 
 
 Mr. White moved for leave, and presented a bill to authorise the draw- 
 ing a lottery in the district of Mero, for the purpose of raising a fund for 
 erecting a district gaol and stocks in the town of Nashville. 
 
 Also a bill providing for the payment of such debts as are due to persons 
 fbr their servicie^ performed in cutting thg road, and guarding families 
 from Holston to Cumberland. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read ; which being ri^ad, were passed the 
 first titne and sent to the Coxincil. 
 
 Resolved, That William Cocke, esquire, having acted as attorney for 
 the district of Washington, be permitted to receive the sum of two bun- 
 dled and Shf dollars, out of the fines to be' collected, and which have been 
 imposed during the time he acted as attorney' for the district aforesaid ; 
 an^tobe accountable to the f(jture legislature of this Tetfitoiy;- when 
 Congress makes prbvisibii to pay him for his services as attorney (^ said 
 district. 
 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr, President and Genltemen of the Council, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution entered into by this house in &vonr 
 of William Cocke, esquire. ^ 
 
 Mr. Beaird moved for leave and presented tt petition of sundry inhabi- 
 tants of Hawkius, JeSersoD and Knox countfeis. Read aind refered to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
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 Recejived from the Council a bill to ascertain the B^v^ral officers fees 
 therein mentioned, endorsed, ' read the first time and passed;' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which beingf_ read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. . ' 
 
 Also, a bill for the establishment of Blount college, endorsed ' read the 
 
 second time, and passed.' Ordered to be read, which Being reid, was 
 
 passed^ the third time and returned. 
 
 Received frpm the Council tile! following message: . ■ 
 Mr. Speaker and GeMlemen of the House qf RgpreseatatiB^,.' 
 
 The Canneil have entered into tbe^resolution herewith aentj in amend- 
 ment to that entered into ^esteiday in favor of James White, eeqtiire, witb 
 whicffthey request your concurrence. 
 
 Resohed, That Daniel Smjth, esquire, be directed to pay Jkme» White, 
 esq. the' sum of tiiro hundred and twenty seven dollars, as allowed him by 
 the resolve of yesterday, deducting one hundred and sixteei) dolkrs ad* 
 vanced, which shall be allowed the said Daniel Smith iathe settlement of- 
 his accounts. ^ 
 
 Concurred with. 
 
 Mr. Tipton moved for leave and presented a bill for dividing Washing- 
 ton county into -two distinct countie8-<-Urdered to 'be r^di which being 
 read, was passed the- first time and sent to tbe^Conncil.: 
 
 Sent to the Council the folliowing messages : > 
 Mr, President and Gentlemen of the CounciT: •■ , 
 
 We herewith send you the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties 
 of Knox, Jefiersoii, and Hawkins,- which has been refered to the committeiB 
 of propositions and grievances. '^^ 
 
 Mr. President and, Oermemen, 
 
 This house concurs with your amendment to the resolution in fi^olir of 
 James White, esq. 
 
 Adjourned- till te-morrow 7 o'clock. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, gEPTHHBER 10, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to establtsh courts of law,, and for re- 
 gulating the proceedings therein, endorsed,, 'lead a second time and 
 passed.' — Ordered to be read, whictv being read, was amended, passed a 
 second time and returned. , ' 
 
 Received fro;n his Excellency the Governor the following message : 
 ; Knoxville, September 1, 1794. 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Copncil, and 
 
 Mr^ Speaker ifnd Gentlemen of the House of Representatives ; 
 
 Herewith by the hands of Mr.,]Hugh- White, my private secretary, you 
 will receive the act, intituled, " An aiet to establish .the' jiixisdictiop of a 
 single justice of the peace, and to ascertain certain fees . .therein men- 
 tioned." — An an act, intituled, " An act for the relief of such persons as 
 have sufiered, or may suffer, by their grants, deeds and mesne conveyances, 
 not being proved and registered within the time heretofore appointed by 
 
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 law."— to which I have given my assent. My private secietary being 
 now officially made known to you, ! shall in future cause the acts to 
 which I shall give my assent, to be delivered by him to you, without any 
 vvtitten message, and having obtained your signatures, to deliver the same 
 to the Secretary of the Territory. 
 
 WM:. BLOUNT. 
 
 Received from the, GpuBcil. the following piessage : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen tf the House t>f Rtpresenlatives,_ 
 
 The Council do not concur with the resolution by you entered, into in 
 .favor of Williarn Docke; esq. But have entered into the resolution here- 
 with sent, with which they request your concurrence. 
 
 Whereas William Cocke, esq.' having served and acted as state attor- 
 ney for the district of Washington, for which there is not as yet any pro- 
 vision made by law ; 
 
 Resolved by the Governor, Legislative Council^ and House of Repre- 
 sentatives, That William Cocke, esquire, be allowed and permitted to take 
 and receive the sum of two hundred and fiftyj-doUars out of the fines to "be 
 collected, or which haire heen collected, and which have been imposed 
 during the time he acted as attorney for the district aforesaid ; which sum 
 is to be refunded to any future legislature, in case- the Gongiess of the 
 United States shall mak^ provision to pay him for services as attorney for 
 said district. ^ - 
 
 Sent to the Council the following message : .. 
 
 Mr. Presuknt and Gentlemen of (he Council : 
 
 This Hou§0 agrees to your amendment to the resolution in favor of 
 William Cocke, esq. 
 
 On motion, Mr. Cocke had leave of absence from this hoi}se during the 
 present session. \ - 
 
 Mr. Eelly moved fo>' leave and presented a bill for dividing Enox county 
 into two distinct counties, which was read the first time, passed, and sent 
 to the Conncil. ',-. 
 
 Mr. M'Min moved for leave and presented a bill to empower the Justices 
 of Hawkins county to lay a tax for the [turpose of erecting a. court house, 
 prison and stocks in said county, which was read the first time, passed, 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 7 o'clock, a. m.. 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1794. 
 
 Met accojding to adjoiirnment. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill establishing the militia of' this Terri- 
 toi^, endorsed, 'Read. the Second time, amended and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being read', was amended, passed 
 the second timeahd returned. 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills: 
 
 A 'bill (0 div.ide the county of Jefierson into two distinct counties, en- 
 dorsed, Tead the first time an^ passed* *• 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read a second time, was 
 passed and returned. ,, .< 
 
 Also, a bill to empower the justices of Hawkins county to lay a tax for 
 the purpose of erecting a court house, prison and slocks, endorsed as 
 above ; read a second time, passed and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill to authorise the drawing a lottery in the district of Mero 
 for the purpose of raising a fund for erecting a district gaol and stqcks in 
 the town of NashTillesi endorsed as above ; read a second time, pass- 
 ed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Also, a bill for dividing £nox county into two distinct counties, endors- 
 ed, read the first time 'and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read; which being read^ was passed a second 
 time and sent to the Council. 
 ' Also, a bill directing the clerks of the several courts of record in this 
 Territory, as to their duty in office, &c. endorsed, read the first time, pass- 
 ed, and returned. . 
 
 Received from'the Council the following bills : 
 
 A bill to Regulate and ascertain the several officers fees therein men- 
 tioned, endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Oriferei, that this bill .be read, which being tead, was passed the se- 
 cond'time,. amended and returned. 
 
 A bill to ascertain what property in this Territory shall be deemed tax- 
 able property, &c. endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill he read, which being read a third time, was 
 amended, passed and returned: ' ' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 7 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 ' FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12k1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills : 
 
 A bill for dividing Washington coupty into two distinct codtities, en- 
 dorsed, read the first time and passed. ,; 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the sepond time, was 
 amended^ passed and returned. 
 
 A bill providing for the payment of such debts as are due to persons for 
 their services performed in cutting the road, and guarding families from 
 Holston -to Cumberland. 
 
 Ordered, That this bill be read, which being read, was laid over till the 
 next General Assembly. 
 
 Mr. White from the committee appointed to draw up a memorial to 
 Congress, in favor of the people south of French Broad, presented the 
 following Memorial. 
 
 To the Honoraile the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
 States of America in Congress : "'■''' 
 
 The memorial and petition of the inhabitants living south of French 
 
 Broad river, 
 SHEWETH-, ' ^^ 
 
 That your memorialists, have settled on vacant lands, lying on the south 
 
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 Bide of French Broad river,j and which was granted tp^ the people oft his 
 country, by the Indians at different Treaties : 
 
 First, At the Treaty of Damplin Cre^,,h8td wfth John Sevier, esq,, at 
 which time the INDIANS received a,conipQnsation, in cloatfaing, and other 
 articles for said land : And in^ the. year following the.same Indians, did, in 
 a fr^sh treaty, held with, t^ein;atCoyatee,.con€rm'tbe grant aforemention- 
 ed., That.in consequence. of these treatieSj made under a then existing 
 authority, your petitioners were indHGed, to settle on the land so granted, 
 which they cultivated with gfeiCt labour and expence, and established 
 within the bounds- thereof,, large apd. improved possessions. This; memo- 
 rial further sheweth, that the country aforesaid ha& been ceded to the 
 United States,, partly at the treatyof Seneca, and finally at the succeedin 
 treaty of Holston. Your memorialists therefore petitipn Congress tq make 
 them, secure in their labour and improvements, whenever Congress tnay 
 thinii it expedient to open a land officej by granting them a right of pre- 
 emption to their hard earned improvements and possessione't And whereas 
 numbers of these petitioners have been induced tp believe, that Congress 
 would iv^nfirm such warrants or grants as had issued from the state of 
 North Carolin^a, and therefore have purchased the same, and laid them on 
 their lands ; they pray that Congress may permit them to hold their lands 
 by such warrants, but that the justice and goodness of your honorat;le body 
 wili provide, that »o stranger may, by such warraotSi take from the holder 
 and improver of the land,. his possessionei the right of which ought to be 
 derived through Congress. 
 
 With which this house concurred, and ordered Utat the fbllowang^mes- 
 sage be sent to the Council : < 
 
 Mr. Presidenl and Gentkmen of Ihe Council, ,/ - 
 
 Herewith we send you the report of the committee appointed to draw 
 up an address to Congress, in favor of the inhabitaiits south of French 
 Broad, with which this house concurs. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to tiie Council ; 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen 'of the Couvcil, 
 
 We propose that 'a joint committee be appointed to draw ap an address 
 to his Excellency, Governor Bloudt, relative to the conttnuance of Indian 
 hostilities. This house appoint Messrs. White and Wear. 
 
 Received from- the Council, a bill for appointing commi^sionersin the 
 district of Washington, for the purpose of erecting a court-house, prison 
 and stocks,. Sua. endors^^ read the first time and passed. . 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time was pass- 
 ed and' returned. 
 
 Received from .the Couoeil the following messages. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and. OentlemerLof the Hou^e of Representatives, 
 
 The Council concur with your preposition in ap^intinj^ a committee to 
 draw up an address to his Excellency Governor Blount^ t^ativo'to the con- 
 tinuance of Indian hostilities ; ^nd have appointed Mr. Sevier. 
 
 The Council .also concur with the report of the committee ^^ppointed to 
 draw up an address to Congress. 
 
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 Mr. Speaks and Gentlemen ef the House of Representalives, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolve entered into this day, directing certain 
 acts of the Governor and Judges of this Territory, and the ordinance of 
 Congress of July 1787, to be printed with the acts of the present session, 
 with which we request yonl" concurrence. '' 
 
 Resolved, that the act of Congress intituled, * An act to accept a ces- 
 sion of Ithe claims of North Carolina to a certain district ot Western Ter- 
 ritory. '—The Ordinance of Congress of the 13th of July, 1787, intituled, 
 ' An ordinance for the Crovernment of the Territwy of the United States 
 North West of the river Ohio — The ordinances of the Sovernor, and the • 
 acts of the Governor and Judges, be published with the acts of the pres- 
 ent session. 
 
 With which'this house doth not concur. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to authorise the drawing a lottery in 
 the district of Mero for raising a fiihd for erecting a district gaol, and 
 stocks in Nashville, endorsed, read the second time asnd passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill "he lead, which being read the third finve, was 
 amended, passed and returned. ' V 
 
 Also, a bill directing the Clerks 6f the several courts of record as to 
 their duty in office, &c. endorsedj read the second titne and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the se- 
 coBd time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned Until tg-morrow 9 o'clock, A^ is. ' 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1794. 
 Met according to adjournment; ' --i • 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill for dividing Waeihington county, &c, 
 endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be' read, which being'read the third time, was 
 amended, passed and sent t6 the Couil6il< 
 
 The Speaker moved for'leave, and presented a bill for raising a fund by 
 lottery fbr cutting and clearing a. v^aggon road, from Holston to the settle- 
 ments of Cumberland river, Mero district; read" the first time, passed and 
 sent to the Council. 
 
 On. motion of Mr. Hardin, and seccinded by Mr. Taylor, Ordered that 
 the clerk be directed to make, put an estimate of the ivages of the mem- 
 bers, clerk and door keeper of the last assembly agreeable to the following 
 rates, viz. • •« " ' 
 
 dols. cents. 
 For each member per day, - - - 2 50 ' 
 
 For every 25 miles ridipg, - - - - 2 60 
 
 For the clerk per day, • '" - - - - 3 
 
 For the door keeper per day, - - - - 1 , 60 
 
 Mr. White presented l^e resignation of Hopkins Lacy, esq. clerk of 
 this house, which was accepted. ^ ' , 
 
 Adjouvned till Monday 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1'6, 1794. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Hardin and seconded, Baldwin Harle was appointed 
 clerk. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill directing the.61erka of courts their du- 
 ty,'&c. endorsed, read the third time, amended and passed — which was 
 read and rejected. ' 
 
 , Mr. Hardin moved-, that the ^eas and nays be taken ; th^ areas fol- 
 lows: ' " J... 
 , YEAS.— Messrs. Hardin and Tipton. 
 
 NAYS.— Messrs. M'JMin, Beaird, White, Wear, Rutledge, and.Pord. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to authorise the raising a fund for dis- ^ 
 charging the cost of cutting and clearing a waggon road from Holston to 
 Cumberland, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed — which being 
 read was passed a second time and returned- . 
 
 AhS a bill for appointing commissioners , in the district of Washington, 
 endorsed, read a second time amended and passed. On (notion of Mr. 
 Taylor he fiad leave to withdraw the same for amendment. >, 
 
 Also, a bill to authorise the justices, of Hawkins to lay a tax, &c. en- 
 dorsed, ' read the second time and passed. ' — Which being read was pass- 
 ed the third titpe and returned. 
 
 And a bill for the collecting, payment of, and accoujiting for the public 
 taxes, endorsed, ' read the first time and passed ' — which wasJead the first 
 time, passed and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until fo-morrow,'9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill toautborise a fund for discharging the 
 cost of cutting a waggon road from Hol^on to the Cumberland settle- 
 ments, endorsed, * read a second time and passed. ' 
 
 And a bill to divide' the county of Jefierson into two distinct counties, 
 endorsed', ' read a second time and passed. ' ' 
 
 Ordered^ that these bills be , read ; Which being read, the former was 
 am^dgd and passed the third, and the latter the second time in this house 
 and returned. 
 
 , Mr. Taylor, who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill for ap- 
 pointing commissioners in the district of Washington, ^r the purpose of 
 erecting a court house, prison, &c. &c'. presented- the same with the 
 amendments, which was read the second timei passed and sent tq the 
 Council. > ,^. 
 
 Received IV'om the Council the following message : j;, 
 
 Mr. S0aker and OerUlemen, '^ '.: 
 
 The Council, uppn reading for the third and last time, the bill ascertain- 
 ing what- property in this Territory shall be deem^ taxable 'property, &c. 
 have amenddd the san^ in the following manner, which if agreed to on 
 your part, yon will please send tWo of your members to see the alterations 
 l^nade. 
 
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 Spct, 1. We i)a»e reinstated the clause for taxiibg all free, males and 
 male servants betwfeen the age of twenty-one and fifty years. , In the 
 same section we have reinstated the word ' ten ' in the clause taxing 
 slaves ; and have struck out the clause taxing stud horses. 
 
 Sect. 2. Instead of twenty'' five ctnts per hundred acres, for land, we 
 have set on^ eighth of a dollar^ In the same sectipn, on ekch and every 
 negro poll, fifty cents, instead of tvrehty five cents ; and on all taxable 
 wmle polls, twrtjty five cents. Gri all town Jots one dollar instead of fifty 
 cents. 'JP^fi ' 
 
 Which being read, this house does not concur therewith. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 ci'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ? ^ 
 
 Ordered, that thfe;follpwing message be sent to' the Cbuiicil : 
 Mr. President and Genttemen, of the Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives agree with'' the Council to amend the 
 clause in the first section, by reinstating the wofd ''2en ' in the clause tax- 
 ing, slaves ; and in the seCopd seoligni on ea^h and every taxable negro 
 poU, fifty cents, in lieu' of twenty five cents ; and on all town lots, one dol- 
 lar instead of fifty' cents But do not concur with the amendment, sec- 
 tion first," in the clause taxing' stud horses; and which reinstates the ' 
 clause for taxing all free males "and malf» servahtl', between the -aige of 
 twenty one and fifty years; and in section second, for setting one eighth 
 of a dollar instead of twenty five cents per hundred acres for land ; and on 
 all taxable white polls twenty five cents.' ^his house cannot agree to 
 pass the bill, except finch clauses as they 9bje<Dt to are reinstated by the 
 Council; • . ^ 
 
 ' Mr. M'Min presented a bill appointing commissioners to run thedivi-- 
 ding liije between the counties of Hawkins and Sullivan, and the dividing 
 Ifne Wwe'en the. counties of Knox and Hawkins, which was i-ea'd ther first > 
 time, passed and sent to the Council. '' '■i'^l^ 
 
 On motion, William L, Lovely was appointed tisslstant ;clerk. i 
 
 Besoiwi, that James White, esij-. representative of this Territdry" in 
 Congres^s,, be directed to lay before that house, ther Memorial of the'Legis- 
 lattve 'Council and House of Representatives, together with the list of 
 murdersj &c, to the end that our Atlantic fellow-citizehd may be informed .^ 
 of the Bufierfngs of the people of this Territory ; and that he have the 
 same published in one or more pf the Philadelphia papers. , ;!^^ 
 
 , Mr. Beaird presented a bill for establishi/^g the county of • 
 
 Mr. White presented a biH^stablishing a Treasury Department ; which 
 were both read the'JSrst time),passed andjent to the Council. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a1 U. 
 
 THURSDAY,' SEPTEMBER JtS, 1794. 
 Met pursuant to adjojirmnent. 
 Received from the Council a bill establishing th$ county of Blount. 
 
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 , Also, a till appointing commissioners to run the dividing line between 
 the counties of Hawkins and SuUiv^tn, and between Havrttins and Knox, 
 each' endorsed read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be reid ; wfeich Jbeing read, were passed the 
 second timeand returned. 
 
 The Hoiise adjourned till, to-morrow 7 o'clock, a. m". 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council, a 'bill to divide Jefferson county into two 
 distinct counties, endorsed, read the third ,tinje,»amended ^nd passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this' bill be read, which being read tjie third time was 
 passed, and ordered to be engressed. '.;■' 
 
 Ordered, that the {pllbwing memorial be laid before Congress. ^ 
 
 - ' Territory of (he VyiUed States south of the river Ohio. 
 
 The 'memprial of the Legislative flouncil and Housg df Represeviativesj to 
 
 the Corigress^ of thef United States of Ante fiaa. 
 
 It appearing from, th^e'proceedings.of your Jate sessign, upon, the.meiho- 
 rial of the Representatives of the people of -this Teiritory,'that both the 
 Senate and Bouse of l!,epreeentatives,s^grefidiji the propriety ari9 necessi- 
 ty of extending effdcjup-l protection' to tjje exposed 6»ntiers of Uys coun- 
 try, though they differed in t^e mjode ; we ^Ve induced to jjippe the subject 
 will..^gain be takojn up at an early day of .thea.pproachiug sessjon, and that, 
 unanimity, as to the mode will take place. 
 
 We have now to Infbrp.you that sinqe the date Q;f , that memoTia.1, Feb- 
 ruary 26th, the Creek<s,and Cberokees have not ceased to kill the citizens 
 of the United States,, resident in this Teuytory, nor to pillage the couritry, • 
 but haye cofttinued to do both, as toiiaf, with an unremittiag hand ; in , 
 proof of •whi.eh we refer you to the annexed Ijst of murdei^s and theftsi, 
 committed since that period— We are truly sepsible^ that tlie .motives of 
 govi^nment in forming treaties vvith those two nations, a^ in giving them 
 large presents a,nd'anp<iitie?i have been, ,not the love of Indians, but with 
 the hope that sndh proofs of friendship would produce a return of it on 
 their part tow^nls tt^ citizens of the. United States, and thereby a real 
 pea^e ani| good understanding would be established between the parties.. 
 But, ajas ! we by dpadful experience knov^ it haa had a contrary effect, — 
 Instead of Vie wing such conduct on the part of >the United States, as an 
 eviliepce.of friendship towards them, they have considered it.as an evi- 
 dence of fear, oi; as a .tribute paid to .thpir.auperior prowess 'm war ; and 
 thus viewing it j jt has served only to encoui-age them to kill additional 
 numbers of your expo^d fellow-citizens. Fear, not love» is the only 
 •means by which Indians can be governed ; and until tbey in turn are niade 
 to feel the horrors of w,ar,, they will not taiow,the value of peace, nor ob- 
 serve the treaties they may form with the United States. ■ ' 
 
 in discharge of the duty we owe our, constituent? and ourselves, we 
 have made to you this memorial, confiding that you, in discharge^bf that 
 whlchiyoil owe to yours and yourselves, will take measures to piinish 
 
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 thoa^ two faithless and blood thirsty nations, the Creeks and Cherokees, 
 according to the usage and custom Of nations ; and to secure the persons 
 and property of the citizens of the United States, resident ifl this Terri- 
 tory. GRipiTH RUTHERFORD, P. L. C. 
 
 DAVID WILSON, S. H. R. 
 A list of (he names of persons killed, wounded and captured since the iSth 
 day of February, 1794. 
 
 March 9th. Samuel Martin, killed on a path leading from Henry's 
 station to his father's house ; and James Ferguson, on a path leading from 
 John Craig's station. 
 
 1.2th. Four men killed on the Kentucky road, and one wounded. — Pour 
 men killed in Tennessee county, the particular days and names not known. 
 
 16th. John Wood wouni^d with four balls, about sun rise, on a path 
 leading to the house of William Russell — a leg was cut off. 
 
 20th. Charles Bratteli, killed and scalped near t^e house of Maj. White 
 in Sumner county, 
 
 21st. Near the hoiise of Secretary Smith, Anthony BledsOe the son of 
 the late Col, Anthony Bledsoe, and Anthony Bledsoe, the son of the late 
 Col. Isaac Bledsoe, were both killed by Indians and scalped — Their fathBrs 
 were both killed by Indians, one in his own house, the other in his field — 
 The same party of Indians captured a valuable negro fellow beloiiging to 
 Secretary Smith. 
 
 In March, the day nOt presisel/ known. Double Head, a chief of the 
 Cherokees,. killed the family of one Wilson, consisting of women and 
 children, believed to be eight in number, on the Rolling Fork of Salt river 
 in Kentucky, except one boy, who is now in Double Head'a^ossession, who 
 declares he will not give him up. 
 
 Many other people have been killed on the southern frontiers of Ken- 
 tucky, of whom no account has been obtained. 
 
 April 1. Thomas Sharp Spencer, was killed on the road leading from 
 Knoxville to Nashville, near the Crab Orchard, by Double Head, and 
 James Walker wounded. 
 
 2d. William Green, a federal soldier, killed at Fort Grainger, the block 
 house at the mouth pf Holston, so called. , < 
 
 James R. Robertson, son of Gen. Robertsofi, and John Grimes, his 
 nephew, killed on the Cumberland river, the day not known. 
 
 8th. The mother of Peter and Henry Livingston and two children killed , 
 near Mocason Gap, and a negro taken. ' , • , 
 
 19th. Travellers from Kentucky inform, that three persons were killed 
 by Indians on the Kentucky road, near Middleton's station. 
 
 2Ist. Casteel, his wife, and four children were killed in his own house, 
 at the dawn ot day, within seven miles of Knoxville : At the same time a 
 neighboring' child, who happened to be at his house was dfingerouslj^ 
 wounded., " ,,,,j ^ 
 
 James M'Cown, killed at the house of the widow Hays, ten miles from 
 Nashville — Mrs. Hays's husband had been killed a few months before; 
 
 May 26th. One of the spies on duty was wounded on Bledsoe's creek; 
 and on the same day, on Station Camp, creek, in the midst of a thick set- 
 tlement, a party of Indians fired on Mr. Strawder and his son, at work, 
 within one hundred yards of his own house, and killed and scalped the 
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 ktter; the former fled to his house, the Indians pursued and wounded his 
 wife as ohe opened the door to let him in. 
 
 June lljh. The wife of Mr. Gear was scalped by Indians within four 
 
 miles of Nashville, on hei' way to church Hugh Webb and Joseph 
 
 M'Adams, of Sumner county, were fired upon near the Dripping Spring, 
 on the public road, on their way from the salt, works with salt for their 
 families ; the former was killed and the latter badly wounded with three 
 balls. — Robert iVl'Rory was killed in pursuit of the Indians who scalped 
 Mrs. Gear. — Stephen Jones, was killed on the southern frontier of Jeffer- 
 son county. — William Scott, John and James Pettigrew, Messrs. Tate 
 and Young, and another man, three women and three children, were killed 
 on the Tennessee, on board a boat'bound for the Natchez, and 22 negroes 
 taken prisoners. 
 
 July 3d. Isaac Mayfield was killed withill four miles of Nashville. 
 
 July 24th. John Ish was killed and scalped in his field, 13 miles below 
 Knoxville, on the south bank of Holston. 
 
 July 9th. Major Winchester was killed and scalped on the public road 
 leading from his own house to Sumner court-house ; he was a justice of 
 the peace and on his way to court. 
 
 August 13th. They killed on the Cumberland road near^the Crab Or- 
 chard, Paul Cunningham, Daniel Hitchcock, V^illiam Flannagan and 
 Stephen Renfrq, and wounded Abraham Bird. 
 
 14th. William Blackburn, one of the federal soldiers, and David F. 
 Dearmond, of the militia on duty, were fired upon by about 15 Indians, 
 the former was killed and the latter wounded slightly, near fort Grainger, 
 22 miles from Knoxville. ' 
 
 20th. A party of Indians attacked thu Bull-Run block-house, 16 miles 
 from Knoxville and were repulsed. ' 
 
 Allen Nolen, a lad of about 12 years of age, was killed 4 miles from 
 Nashville, on the plantation on which his father had been killed 6 years 
 before. 
 
 24th. Robert Brigance was killed on a public road near Sumner court- 
 house. 
 
 Gabriel Simsoii was killed within 6 miles of Nashville, in the early part 
 of July, on the plantation on which his father was killed. 
 
 September 6tb. A negro woman taken prisoner, the property of Peter 
 Turney, near Bledsoe's lick. 
 
 RECAPITULATION. 
 
 Killed, . -' . , 67 " 
 
 Wounded, - 10 
 
 Captives, .... . . ... 25 
 
 Horses stolen 374, at 50 dollars each, 18700 dollars. 
 
 On motion^Ordered, that Mr. Hardin have leave to withdraw for amend- 
 ment, the bill to establish a militia in this Territory. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill establishing a treasury department, 
 endorsed, read the first time and passed ; which being ree^d the second time , 
 was amended, passed and returned. 
 
 Also a declai'atory bill respecting the laws of North Carolina, endorsed, 
 read the first time and passed— which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
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 AJso, a biljlappointing pomtnissionera to run the dividing line between 
 the counties of Hawkins and Sullivan, and between Hawkins and Knox, 
 each endorsed read the second time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read» whioji being read a third time, was 
 amended, passed and returned. 
 
 The house adjournedHill to-morrow 7 o'clock a.m. 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1794. 
 
 Mr. Hardin, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill for es- 
 tablishing a militia in this Territory, presented the same. 
 
 Ordered, Thai this bill be read, which being read, was laid over till the 
 next General Assembly. , 
 
 . Mr'. Hardin moved for leave and presented a bill to amend an act to es- 
 tablish a militia in the state of North Carolina, &c. which was read the 
 first time, passed, and sent to the Council. 
 
 On motion, Mr. M'Min had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill 
 for the collecting, payment of, and accounting for the public ta^es. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill establishing a Treasury Department, 
 endorsed, ' read the second time and passed '—rwhich being read, was pass- 
 ed the third time and returned. 
 
 On motion, Mr. Tipton had leave of absence during the seSsioip. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that/ an estimate be made out by the clerk, of the 
 number of days attendance, and distance rode by each member ; the esti- 
 mate to include the 2Sth day of Spptember, and that the follbwing message 
 be sent to the Council : 
 
 Mr. President and GentleiMn of the Council, 
 
 The House of Kepresentatives' have entered into a resoliition, that the 
 estimate of their attendance at this session of the General Assembly be 
 made out the 25th day of September inclusive, with which they request 
 your concurrence. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 7 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1794. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to repeal' the second section of an act; 
 entituled, an act t6 amend an act passed at Newbern, in December, 1785) 
 entituled an act encreasing the jurisdiction of the county courts of pleas 
 and quarter' sessions^ &c. endorsed, ' read the thiid time, amended and 
 passed.'— 'which being read, was, on motion, rejected, 
 
 Mr. White presented a bill to enable sheriffs of counties to sell certain 
 property suggested to be held by fraudulent conveyances, which was read 
 ^the first tifoe, passed, and sent to the Council. 
 
 Resolved, That the wages of members, clerks, and door-keepers of both 
 houses be estimated as follows, as well for the last session as the present : 
 
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 doh. cents. 
 For each member per day, .... 2 
 
 For each clerk per day, 3 
 
 For each door-keeper per day, - - - - - 1 50 ' 
 For every 25 miles riding, - - - . - 2 
 Each member, clerk, and door keeper to be allowed for their ferriages. — 
 Sent for concurrence. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill for appointing commissionerB in the 
 district of Washington, for the purpose of erecting a court-house, prison, 
 &c. &c. endorsed,. 'read the third time and passed '—which being read, 
 was passed the third time and ordered to be engrossed. ' 
 
 Received, from the Council the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council cannot agree to the estimate by you made for the payment 
 of the members of the general assembly, their clerks and door-keepers : 
 But in lieu thereof propose the following : ^ 
 
 For each member per day, , 2 50 
 
 For each clerk, do. 2 50 
 
 For each clerk for stationary, 25 
 
 For each door-keeper, per day, 1 75 
 
 Each member, clerk, and door keeper to be allowed for r ' 
 
 ferriages. ^ 
 
 Every 25 miles riding to and from the assembly, ' 2 50 
 
 The Council propose that the estimate be made up to Saturday next 
 inclusive. 
 ' Read and concurred with. 
 
 ' Received also, a bill to regulate and ascertain the several ofBcsrs fees 
 therein mentioned, endorsed, ' read the third time, amended, and passed '— 
 which was read the third time, amended by consent of the Council, and 
 ordered to be engrossed. 
 Ordered that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of Hie Coimeil : 
 
 This house concurs with your message with respect to the estimate by 
 you proposed, for the payment of the members of the general assembly, 
 ,tjieir clerks, and doorrkeepers ; and also for the estimate to be made up to 
 Saturday next inclusive.' 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill for establishing KnoxviUe, on the 
 north bank of the Holston, &.c.-^and a bill, to enable sheriffs to sell'certain 
 property suggested to be held by fraudulent conveyances, endorsed, ' read 
 the first time and passed,' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was pass- 
 ed, the first, ai)d the latter the second time and returned. 
 
 Received also the following resolution : 
 
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 Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Assembly, that two or 
 more of the Judges in discharge of their duty, should attend each and 
 every of the Supreme Courts of Law and Equity, if practicable, any iaw 
 authorising one Judge, in the absence of the others, to hold the same not- 
 withstanding. 
 
 Resolved, That the clerks of the Council and House of Representatives 
 be directed to cause to be delivered to each of the Judges of the Supreme 
 Court of Law and Equity, an authenticated copy of the above, and of this 
 resolution. 
 
 Concurred with. 
 
 Received also, a bill to establish courts of law and to regulate the pro- 
 ceedings therein, endorsed, ' read the third time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, thaX this bill be read, which being read, was amended by con- 
 sent of the Council, passed the third time, and ordered to be engi-ossed. 
 
 Adjbarned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock. 
 
 WEDNESDAY^ SEPTEMBER 24, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Resolved, That James White, esquire, the representative of this Terri- 
 tory in Congress, be instructed to take an early opportunity of eKhibiting 
 to the President of 'Congress the additional list of one hundred and five of 
 our fellow citizens who have suffered by the Creeks and Cherokees, since 
 our memorial to Conjgress in the spring, in addition to the former Innume- 
 rable and cruel acts of hostility with which this Territory has been insulted 
 by those Indians ; and to assure his Excellency that if the pieople of this 
 Twritory have borne with outrages which stretch human patience to its 
 utmost, it has been through our veneration for the head of the federal 
 government, and through the hopes we entertain, that his influence will 
 finally extend to procure for^ this injured part of the Union, that justice 
 which nothing but retaliating on an unrelenting enemy can afford. 
 
 Sent to the Council for concurrence. 
 
 Mr. Hardin moved for leave and presented a bill to repeal so much of 
 the act, entituled, an act requiring persons holding monies arising from fines 
 and forfeitures, taxes on law proceedings, &c. as lays a tak on marriag-e 
 licences — which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the Council. 
 
 On motion, Mr. M'Min bad leave to withdraw for ameQdment, the bill 
 to amend an act for establishing a militia in the stat« of North Carolina. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill appointing commissioners in the coun- 
 ty of Jefferson, for the purpose of ertoting a court bouse, prfson and 
 stocks, &c. endorsed, * read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Also, a declaratory bill respecting the laws of North Carolina, as to 
 their being in force and use in this Territory, endorted, ' read the second 
 time and passed '—which being read was rejected. 
 
 Received also a bill for establishing Enoxville on the north bank of the 
 Holston, &c. endorsed, ' read the second time and passed.' 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill bef read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1794. 
 
 Met pursuant to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill for appointing commissioners in the 
 county of Jeflerson for the purpose of erecting a court-house, prison, and 
 stocks, &c. endorsed, ' read the second time, amended and passed^' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. ' 
 
 Received also, a resolution of this house which is to be laid before the 
 President of Congress by James White, esquire, endorsed, ' Concurred 
 with.' 
 
 Resolved, That the commissioners appointed to dispose of the salt licks 
 in Mero district, by an act of the assembly of North Carolina,, passed in 
 the year 1789, for the use of said, district shall be directed to demand and 
 collect two hundred pounds of the money dile upon the sales of said ,licks 
 from the purchasers thereof, apportioning the said sum to the sums of 
 their respective purchases ; and that the said commissioners shall pay the 
 sums so collected, into the hands of the commissioners of >the lottery for 
 building a district jail in Mero, and that the. money aforesaid be applied to 
 the forwarding said building. 
 
 Sent to the Council for concurrence. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill appointing a public printer, &c. en- 
 dorsed, ' read the first time and passed ' — and a bill for establishing Knox- 
 ville on the north bank of the Holston, endorsed, ' read the third time and 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was 
 passed the first time and returned, and the latter the third time and ordered 
 to be engrossed. , : 
 
 ' Received also the following resolution ; 
 
 Resolved, That the persons killed and wounded by Indians, sinc6 the 
 date of their memorial to Congress of the ISth instant, be added to the list 
 of killed and wounded annexed to that memorial. 
 
 Which being read; was concurred with. 
 
 Mr. M'Min moyed ior leave and presented a bill for ascertaining the 
 fees of a^tornies at law. in this Territory $ which was read the first time, 
 passed and sent to the Council. . 
 
 Adjotftued until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. u.. 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. White moved for leave and presented a bill empowering the several 
 county courts in this Territory to lay a tax annually, for the purpose of 
 erecting a court hou^e, prison and stocks, &c. which was read the first 
 time, passed and sent to thef Council. 
 
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 Received frptn the Council, a bill to'repeal so much of the act requiring 
 persons holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures, taxes on law pro- 
 ceedings, &c. as lays a tax on marriage licenses, endorsed, ' read the 
 se6ond time and passed '^-and a bill for appointing commiBsioners in the 
 county of Jefferson, for the purpose pf erecting a court house, prison and 
 stocks, endorsed, ' read the third time and passed.' ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills' be refad, which being read the, former was -passed 
 the second time and returned^ and the latter was, on motion, rejected. 
 
 Mr. M'Min who had leave to withdraw for amendmenir, the bill for the 
 collecting, payment of, and accounting for the public taxes, presented the 
 same with the amendments ; which being read was passed a second time 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill for ascertaining the fees of attorhies 
 at law in this Territory, endorsed, ' read (he first time and passed ' — and a 
 bill for appointing a public j>rinter, endorsed, ' read the second time and 
 
 Ordered, that these bill be read ; Which being read, were passed the se- 
 cond time and returned. 
 
 ,Also,>a bill empowering the several coninty courts to lay a tax a-nnually, 
 for the purpose of erecting or repairing the court house, prison atnd stoijks 
 in each county, &c. endorsed, ' read .the first time and'<passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bQl be read, which being read was amended, passed 
 the second, time and returned. 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 We propose that the clerks be allowed for drawing and engrossing bills 
 the sum of three dollars and thirty three and a third cents,, except for the 
 court bill, for which we propose allowing fifteen dollars, with which we 
 request your concurrence. , , 
 
 Which being read was non-concurred with, and the following message 
 ordered to be sent to the Council. , 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Cotiricil, 
 
 The House of Representatives do not concur with your message with 
 respect to paying clerks for drawing and engrossing blll^ : But propose 
 that they be allowed two dollars and fifty cents fpr drawing and engrossing 
 each bill, except the court bill, for which they shall receive twelve dollars. 
 
 Mr- M'Min, who had leave to withdravtr for amendment the bill to amend 
 An act establishing amilitia in the state of North Carolina, &c. presented 
 the same with the amendments, which was read the second time, passed 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to repeal so much of the act, entituled 
 an act requiring persons holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures, 
 taxes on law proceedings. &c. as lays a tax on marriage licences, endors- 
 ed, 'read the second- time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, whicji being read, was pagsed the third 
 time'and returned. , 
 
 Resolved, that the following address.be sent to his Excellency the Gov- 
 ernor : 
 
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 To his Excellensy William Blount, Esquire, Governor of the Territory of 
 the .United States of America south qf the river Ohio. 
 SIR, 
 
 A Sit appears from th^ ktest letters from Mero district, as well as from 
 what has recently happened in the defeat of Lieutenant M'Clellan, that 
 the hostile disposition: of the Indians is so alarming as to render the path 
 between, this eountry and that of Mero extremely dangerous^n conside- 
 ration thereof, and of the large number of women and children that are 
 going out to Pumberland with the return of the members of this assembly, 
 we entreat your Excellency to allow (he company going, a guard at least 
 equal in number to that defeated by Capt. Handly, by the Indians on the 
 same path. 
 
 Sent to the Council for concurrence. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 7 o'clock, a, u. 
 
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to repeal an act of the Governor and 
 Judges, passed November 25, 1792, entitled, an act autborising the courts 
 of the several counties to lay tax for repairing or building of courthouses, 
 &C. endorsed, ' read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill for appointing a public printer, endorsed, ' read the third 
 time and passed' — and a bill empowering the several connty courts lo lay 
 a tax annually for the purpose of erecting or repairing the court house, 
 prison and stocks in each county, &c. endorsed, ' read the first time and 
 passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be rea;d ; which being read, the former was 
 passed the third time and ordered to be engrossed, and the latter the third 
 time and returned. - ' 
 
 Received also a bill declaring the county of Sevier a part of the dis- 
 trict of Hamilton, &c. endorsed, ' read the first time and passed ' — and a 
 bill to repeal an act of the Governor and Judges, passed November 20, 
 1792, entituled, an act authorising the courts of the several counties to 
 lay a tax for building or repairing of court houses, prisons, and stocks, 
 &c. endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read^ which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Received from the Council a resolution of this house respecting the salt 
 licks in Mero district, endorsed ' concurred with ' — also, the following mes- 
 
 Mr. Speaker ajid Gentlemen <f the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council concur with your proposition for paying the engrossing 
 clerks. 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal an act of the Governor and Judges, pass- 
 edNov. 20, 1792, entituled, an act to authorise the courts of the several 
 counties to lay a tax for repairing or building of court houses, prisons, and 
 stocks, jSic—rSLBd a bill for the collecting, payment of, and accounting for 
 
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 the public taxes, each endorsed, ' read the third time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which bein^ read were passed the 
 third time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the Governor the following message ih answer to an ad- 
 dress sent him. 
 
 Itfr, President and Geaflemem^ fhe LegwMm CoundljSai 
 
 * Mr, S^ker and Getitiemen of the Jlau^i qf Rqtresentatiiies : 
 
 '■■I The guard yon request for the members of Mere district retuming 
 home, and the families moving to that district, will be ordered as yon re- 
 quest, and will be in readiness early on Monday. 
 
 Wm. BLOUNT. ; 
 Mr. Rutledge for hitnself & others, moved for leave, and entered the 
 following protest against t\ie bill repealing so much of the act, entitnfed, 
 ' an act requiring persons' holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures 
 imposed for the punishment of public offenders, taxes on proceedings in 
 law and equity, on the piobate of deeds, on the registering grants for 
 land, and the issuing marriage 'licences, as directed by the laws of North 
 Carolina to account for and pay the same, aa lays a tax on marriage iU 
 cences. 
 
 Whereas a bill has been brought before this general assembly, auther- 
 isi'ng the clerks of the courts within this Territory ta collect certain taxes 
 laid by the state of North Carolina on all suits at law t,itd equity, and for 
 recording certain grants, deeds, and mesne conveyances ; and -also where' 
 as it appears to us, that the said law became obsolete from principles na- 
 turally attending a change of the government, from a state to a territorial 
 one, owing to the impropriety of appropriating the said taxes agreeable to 
 the law which ^rendered such taxes necessary in Nerfh 'Carolina. And be- 
 ing fully impressed with the opinion, that laws authorising the collecting 
 or laying taxes, oug;ht never to be passed or have eSed in a free govern- 
 ment where there is not an appropriating law in foroe, Sknd fbanded on 
 reasonable principles, which we cannot believe to be the case in the above 
 instance ; but on the contrary would be the means of doing the highest 
 injury to our constituents, by drawing money out of their pockets illegal- 
 ly and unjustly, have thought proper hereby to declare that we db dissent 
 from tlie . plain implication of this house in passing the said bill-, thus 
 fraught with injustice, and destructive of the geiieral principles of free- 
 dom of taxation by representation. 
 
 BAVID WILSON, 
 GEORGE RUTLEDGE, 
 JOSEPH M'MIN. 
 Resolved, That where jiny clerk of a court, or other officer, has receiv- 
 ed the paper currency of North Carolina in payment of fines or otiier pub- 
 lic dues, and shall pay the same into the hands of the treasurer, the said 
 treasurer shall issue such paper currehcy at the rate of ten shillings to 
 the dollar^ upon all orders from the general assembly of this Territory, 
 where the person oi' persons in possession of such order or orders are wil- 
 ling to receive the same. 
 
 The Council inform you, that they cannot agree to your proposition re- 
 specting the tax hill, wherein yon wish to have the clause taxing white 
 
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 polls struck out, as they are of opinion a tax cannot with so much ease 
 and convenience be collected any other way ; the' method, you propose be- 
 ing involved in uncertainty, aftd we fear will not be sufficiently productive. 
 Further, we have to observe that it is iucumbent on the assembly,, and 
 highly necessary to have a tax speedily collected, the want of which may 
 produce consequences not easy to be surmounted, and very difiScult to re- 
 concile to the credit of our infant government. The Cotiiicil agree to the 
 tax proposed to be laid on stud horses ;. but cannot agree to any other al- 
 teration in the bill. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr, President and Gentlemen, 
 
 The House of Representatives cannot agree to your message respecting 
 the tax bill ; but propose that there be a tax of twenty-five cents on each 
 hundred acres of land, and twelve 'and an half c^nts on each and every 
 white poll. They agree to your proposition in the ta^^of four dollars on 
 each stud horse. 
 
 Received from the Council the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, < 
 
 The Council agree to your proposition respecting, the tax bill, except 
 that part which lays a tax of twenty five cents per hundred on land ; but 
 propose that the tax on each hundred, acres of land be twelve and an half 
 cents, as it now stands in the bill. 
 With which this house doth not concur. 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent to };he Council : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of B.epresentative8 cannot agree to your proposition respect 
 ing the tax bill, nor rescind in any degree frqm their former proposition of 
 this day. . < 
 
 Received from the Council the following message: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen- of the House of Representatives, ■ 
 
 Ttie Council, upon mature consideration, after having made an estimate 
 of the different objects of taxation, which they herewith send you, still ad- 
 here to their proposition in taxing land at one eighth of a dollar per hun- 
 dred aicres. They hope the House of Representatives, upon re-consider- 
 ing the Subject, will agree to this proposition, as it is not the. wish of the 
 Council to draw more out of the pockets of their constituents, than will 
 be necessary for the support of government, 
 
 It will be worthy the notice of the Hous^ of Representatives, that the 
 tax on law proceedings^has not heretofore been included in any estimate ; 
 and that there will be a Contingent fund, arising from fines and forfeitures, 
 not even included in this, estimate. Dollars, 
 
 10,000 white polls at one eighth of a dollar, 1,250 
 
 1,100 black ditto, at 50 cents. 550 
 
 100 siud horses, at 4 dollars, 400 
 
 . 200 town lots, at 1 ditto, , 200 
 
 Taxes on lavs' proceedings, grants, deeds, &c. 760 
 
 l,o6o,00O acres of land, at one eighth of a dollar, ' 1,250 
 
 Total, 4,400 
 With which this house doth riot concur. 
 
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 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives do net concur with your message respect- 
 ing the tax bill ;'and further add, that they cannot rescind from their for- 
 mer proposal of twenty five cents per hundred acres forland^ 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 7 o'clock, a. M, 
 
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1794. 
 
 lilet according to adjournment., 
 
 Received from the Council a bill declaring the county of Sevier a part 
 , of the district pf Hamilton, &c. endorsed, ' read the second time^ amended 
 and passed.' ■• , 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read ; which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Resolved, that James White, esquire, the delegate from this Territofy to 
 Congress, is hereby requested to use his endeavour tiiat the pay-master or 
 his deputy attend at the district of Mero, for the purpose of paying the mi- 
 litia of said district. 
 
 Sent to the Council for concurrence: .' ' 
 
 Received from the Council a bill declaring the county of Sevier a part 
 of the district of H^miTtoD, &c. endoreed ' read the third time and passed' «% 
 — which being read, was passed the fhir^Jime and ordered to be engtqssed. 
 
 Received from the_Cfluri«il thfe-'fialhj,^?^ iiiessage : 
 Mr, Speaker and Genthm^ gf^w& HmWq^ Representatives, 
 ^^;^The Council propose to amend the tax bill as follows, to wit, — Tha' 
 jthiere be a tax of twenty five cents on.each taxable poll, and eighteen cents 
 on.every hundred acres of la^d. Jf the Hpuse of Representatives will 
 agree to this proposal, they will please se,nd two of their members to see 
 the bill amended conformably thereto; . 
 
 With which this house doth not concur. 
 
 Ordered that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives concur with your proposition of laying a 
 tax of twenty five cents on each taxable poll ; but cannot agree to your 
 proposition with respect to the land tax, and propose thut there be a tax 
 of twenty five cents per hundred, as it stood in the bill when it went from 
 this bouse. 
 
 Received irom the Council the following inessage : 
 Mr. Spefther and Gentlemen of the House vf Representatives, ' ' 
 
 The Council accede to your pioposition in taxing land at twenty five 
 cents per hundred acres ; you will therefore send two of your, members to 
 see ,the amendments made accordingly. , . 
 
 Resolved, that the thanks of this geiieral assembly be presented to Gov- 
 ernor Blount, for the application of his abilities and attention in forwarding 
 their business as Representatives; more especially in compiling and ar- 
 ranging the system of court law. And that there appears to be no more 
 
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 business before this assembly, his Excellency be re(|uested to prorogue the 
 same to the first Monday in October, 1794. Sent for concurrence. 
 
 Resolved, that the Governor of this territory be requested to direct, that 
 when the census is tfiken next June, tli« sense Qf the people may at the 
 same time be enquired ihtOj how hi it may be tiieiir wish iof admission 
 into the union aa a «t!it0t - 
 
 Sent to the Council for concurrence. 
 
 Received from the Council the following resolutions : 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone he allowed twenty two dollars and fifty 
 cents for drawing and engrossing nine bills. 
 
 Resolved, that William Maclin be aldowed twenty two dollars and fifty 
 cents, for drawing and engrossing nine bills. 
 
 Resolved, that John Chisholm be allowed the sum «f two dollars for bis 
 monies expended for the public service of this Territory, during the recess 
 of the assembly. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1794. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Resolved, that James White be allowed five dollars for the use of the 
 court house during the sessioj^ i^f the assembly. 
 , Received from the Council the following resolutions : 
 
 Resolved, that fourteen ,oJ the principal artists belonging to any furnace 
 for the manufactory of iron in this Territory be exempted from military 
 duty, who shall not be called into service in case of insurrection or inva- 
 sion unless his Excellency the Governor shall deem their services neces- 
 sary. 
 
 Resolved also, that not more than four of the principal artists at any 
 bloomery in this Territory, be exempted from military duty, who shall not 
 be called out in case of insurrection and invasion, unless their services 
 shall be deemed necessary by his Excellency the Governor. 
 
 With which this house doth not concur. 
 
 ■Resolved, that the Cavalry of Hamilton district be organiized and formed 
 into a separate and distinct regiment of Cavalry, and that the same shall 
 enjoy all the privileges and immunities that the other regiments of Cavalry 
 iiB this Territory e^joy. 
 
 Comcnrred wHh» 
 
 Received also a reeNidution of this house, that the tltanks pf the general 
 assembly be presented to Governor Blount — a resolution in favour of James 
 White— a resolution in flavour of J[«hn ChishoIm-^-and a resolution that 
 the sense of the people be taken with respect tp a new state^aeverally 
 endorsed ' read and concurred with.' 
 
 Resolved, that the undernamed persons ba paid &e following sums for 
 engrossinjg bills, viz. 
 
 Baldwin Harle, twenty seven dollars and fifly cents. — ^William L. 
 Lovely, eleven dollars.— Rowel Tatum, seven dollars and fifty cents. — B. 
 Cousins, six dollars. 
 
 Sent to (he Council for concurrence. 
 
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 Received from the Council a resolution allowing John Stone ten dollars 
 for the use of ty[^ house now occupied by the Legislative Council. 
 
 Read ttsd c6ncurred witb. 
 
 Received also, a resolution of this house in favor of the engrossing 
 clerks, endorsed ' concurred with.' 
 
 And, a resolution of the Council, directing the clerks of both houses to 
 furnish ten copies of the tax law, in order that they may be distributed to 
 each county court in this territory. -i=With which this house does not 
 concur. 
 
 Ordered, that the following resolution be substituted in- lieu Of the above. 
 
 Resohed, that George Roulstone and Co. be allowed the sum of ten dol- 
 lars, if in ten days they print fifty copies of the act passed to ascertain 
 what property shall be deemed taxable, and the method of colkfeting the 
 same.-^SeBt for concurrence. 
 
 Received Irom the Council the resolution respecting printing the tax 
 law, endorsed, ' concurred with.' 
 
 The business of the session being finished, i|t was unanimously resolved, 
 that the thanks of this house be presented to David Wilsbn,' esquire, for 
 his attention and able Services as speaker of the House of Representatives 
 of this Territory. 
 
 Received from his Excellency Governor Blount the following, message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of fhe Legislative CouncUfSmi 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of RepresentativeSj 
 
 White your vote of thanks of this day affoMs a proof of your liberality,* 
 it ofiers me the highest reward for such attention as I have bad in my 
 power to pay the court and other taws. I should feet myself wanting to 
 the Council and House of Representatives, were I not to acknowledge, 
 that the laws which have been ofSrcd for my assent, have been such as 
 are essential to the promotion of the public happiness, and that no law of 
 importance at this time is omi'tted. '• 
 
 Herewith yon will receive the prorogation to the day as by yon requested. 
 
 WM. BLOUNT. 
 
 Knoxville, September 30, 1794. 
 
 WILLIAM BLOUNT, Governor in and over the Territory of the United 
 Slates of America south of the river Ohio. 
 
 To the President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Council — and 
 The Speaker and Gentlemen of the Hause of Representatives : 
 
 The session of the General Assembly is prorogued until the first Monday 
 in the month of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, then 
 to commence at this place. 
 
 Given under my hand at Knoxville, September 30th, 1794. 
 
 WM. BLOUNT. 
 By the Governor, 
 Daniel Smith. 
 
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 Resolved, that the Hoiiorable Speaker sign the journal of this house as 
 the proceedings thereof', and that the Clerk attest the same. 
 
 DAVID WILSON, S. H. R. 
 
 ame, 
 t 
 
 iBy order, 
 Baldwin Hasle, C. H. R. 
 
 Estimate of the wages of the House of Bepresentatives, Clerk and Doojr Keeper . 
 at a session commencing at Knofville, February-^, 1794, {fitst session) al- 
 loteing two dollars and fifty cents per day for each member and clerk, and 
 one dollar and seventy five eepts per day for the door-keeper, and two dol- 
 lars and fifty cents for every twenty five miles travelling to and from the 
 assembly — qleo thetr ferriage. 
 
 David' Wilson, 
 
 6 days, 
 
 James White, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Jarties Ford, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 William Cocke, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Jdseph M'Min, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 George Rutledge, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Joseph Hardin, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Leeroy Taylor, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 John Tipton, 
 
 6 do- 
 
 George Doh'erty, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Samuel Wear, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Alexander Kelly, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 John Beard, 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Hopkins Lacy, clerk. 
 
 6 do. 
 
 Richard Mynat, door- 
 
 
 keeper,^ 
 
 e do. 
 
 John Chisholm, for monies expended. 
 
 310 miles. 
 
 4'ferriages. 
 
 46 50 
 
 Sio do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 52 50 
 
 400 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 55 50 
 
 100 do. 
 
 3 do. 
 
 25 33 1-3 
 
 170 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 32 33 1-3 
 
 240 do. 
 
 2 do. ' 
 
 39 33 1-3 
 
 150 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 30 16 2-3 
 
 200 do. . 
 
 2 do. 
 
 35 16 2-3 
 
 218 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 36 91 2-3 
 
 60 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 21 16 2-3 
 
 60 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 21 16 2-3 
 
 25 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 17 66 2-3 
 
 30 do. 
 
 
 18 
 
 100' do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 25 33 1-3 
 
 40 do. 
 d, 
 
 Dollars, 
 
 14 60 
 2 
 
 
 473 58 2-3 
 
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 Estimate of the wages of the House of Representatives, Clerks and Door 
 Keeper, at a session commencing at Knoxville, August 25, 1794, and 
 ending September 30, 1794, allowing two dollars and fifty cents per day 
 for each member and clerk, and one dbllar and seventy Jive cents for Ihe^ 
 door keeper, and two dollars and fifty cents for every twenty five miles tra' 
 veiling to and from the assembly— foIso their ferriages^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dolls. Cents. 
 
 David Wilson, 
 
 37 days. 
 
 310 miles. 
 
 4 teniages. 124 
 
 James White, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 370 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 130 
 
 James Ford, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 420 do. 
 
 4 do. 
 
 135 
 
 William Cocke, 
 
 17 do. 
 
 100 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 52 33 1-3 
 
 Joseph M'Min, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 170 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 109 83 1-3 
 
 George Rutledge, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 240 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 116 ?3 1-3 
 
 Joseph Hardin, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 150 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 107 60 2-3 
 
 Leeroy Taylor, 
 
 35 do. 
 
 200 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 107 66 2-3 
 
 John Tipton, 
 
 26 do. 
 
 218 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 - 86 91 2-3 
 
 George Doherty, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 60 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 98 66 2-3 
 
 Samuel Wear, 
 
 37 do. 
 
 60 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 98 66 2-3 
 
 Alexander Kelly, 
 
 30 do. 
 
 25 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 77 66 2-3 
 
 John Beaird, 
 
 31 do. 
 
 30 do. , 
 
 
 80 so' 
 
 H. Lacy, clerk, 
 
 20 do. 
 
 100 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 60 33 1-3 
 
 B. Harle, do. 
 
 37 do. 
 
 150 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 107 66 2-3 
 
 W. L. Lovely, do. 
 
 14 do. 
 
 200 do. 
 
 2 do. 
 
 55 66 2-3 
 
 Rich. Mynat, D. K. 
 
 37 do. 
 
 40 do. 
 
 
 68 75 
 
 H. Lacy, for stationary. 
 
 
 
 14 
 
 B. Harle, for stationary aild engrossing. 
 
 
 , 62 50 
 
 Wm. L. Lovely, for stationary and engrossing. 
 
 
 22 
 
 Howel Tatum, for engrossing, 
 
 
 
 . .J 50 
 
 B. Cousins, for ditto 
 
 » 
 
 
 ' 
 
 6 
 
 James White, for ho 
 
 use rent. 
 
 
 Total, 
 
 5 ^ 
 
 
 1,700 16 2-3 
 
JOUENAL 
 
 OP THE 
 
 PROCEEDINGS 
 
 OP THE 
 
 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TERRITORY OP THE UNITED STATES OF 
 AMERICA, SOUTH OP THE RIVER OHIO; 
 
 BEGUN AND HELD 
 
 AT KNOXVILLE, THE 29TH DAY OP JUNE, 1796. 
 
 , KNOXVILLE : 
 
 FRINTGD BY 6E0EGE E6uLStONE,TEINTEB. TO THE TERRITOEY, 1795. 
 
 NASHVILLE: 
 SE-FBINTED BY McEENNIE & BROWN, TBUB WHIG OFFICE. 
 
 1852. 
 6 
 
ORDERED TO BE RE-FRINTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 OF THE STATE OP TENNESSEE, OP 1851—2. 
 
JOUEFAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 
 
 MONDAY, June 29th, 1795, being the day appointed for the meeting 
 of the Representatives 'of the people of the Territory of the United 
 States of America, south of the river Ohio, pursuant to a proclamation of 
 his Excellency William Blount, esquire, "' 
 
 The members' of the Legislative Council appeared and tool(,their seats, 
 to wit : . ' 
 
 The Honorable Griffith Rutherford, John Sevier, James Winchester, 
 iind Parmenas Taylor, * 
 
 On^motion of Mr. Taylor, the following message' was sent to his Ex- 
 cellency Governor Blount. , ' ' 
 
 Sir. The Legislative Council are novir cotivened in pursuance of your 
 proclamation calling the General Assembly to meet on this day, and' are 
 ready to receive any communications which your Excellency may be 
 pleased to inake. ' , >'i 
 
 Adjot^rned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. u. 
 
 TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1795, 
 
 Met according to. adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Donelson appeared and took his seat. . ■ - . 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives, informing that they are 
 met, and ready to proceed't6 business. , * . 
 
 Sent to the HousS of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Genllemeii of ike House of Represenii^ives, 
 " The Cpuncil are ready to receive any communications you may make. 
 They have appt)inted"Mr. 'Taylor on the part Of the Council, to join such' 
 
membera of your house as yon may appoint as a committee of propositions 
 and grievances; and Mr. Winchester witii such members of your house as 
 you may join, to prepare such bills of a public nature as may be necessa- 
 ry to be passed into laws the present session. 
 
 Mr. Taylor moved for leave and presented a bill pointing out the meth- 
 od of compelling persons residing in this Territory to give evidence in 
 causes pending in any of the Uniled States, which was read the first time, 
 passed, and sent to the House of Representatives. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to repeal an act, in- 
 tituled, an act to prevent the wilful afad malicious killing of slaves, passejl 
 at Newbern the 19th day March 1774 : endorsed, ' Read the-first time and 
 passed. ' Which being read, was passed the first time and returned. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives, informing, that they 
 have appointed Messrs. Cocke, Tipton, Doherty and T^anders a committee 
 •f propositions and grievances : And Messrs. M'Min, Taylor, Cocke, Har- 
 diman, Landers, and Kelly, are appointed for the committee to prepare 
 Buch bills of a public nature as may be necessary to be passed into laws 
 the present session. 
 
 Mr. DonelsOn presented the jsetition of James Russel, which was read 
 and refered to the committee of proppsitions and grievances. 
 
 Message from the Governor : 
 
 Mr. President arid Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The prit;pipal object for which 1 have called you together at an earlier 
 period, than that to ivhich the General Assembly stood prorogued, is to 
 afford an opportunity to enquire whether it is as I have been taught to be- 
 lieve, the wish of the majority of the people, that this Territory should 
 become a state, when, by taking the enumeration there should prove to 
 be sixty thousand free inhi^bitants^ therein, or at such , earlier period as 
 Congress shall pass an act for its admission; and if it is, to take such 
 measures as may be proper to effect the desired change of the form of 
 government as early as piracticable. 
 
 Upon expei^ience it is found, that the fine and double'tax imposed upon 
 non-resident^, proprietors of taxable property, who failed to return the 
 same to the; justices of the peace, appointed to take the tax list, within 
 the time limited by law, is oppressive and unjust, in as much as the time 
 allowed. for returning lists of the. said taxable property, had, in many in- 
 stances, expired, and the non-resident proprietors made liable to a heavy 
 fine and double-tax, before they bad ififormatibn that the law imposing such 
 tax had passed.^Our national character (yet in its infancy, and ought Uo 
 be carefully nursed) and justice too requires, that relief should, at this 
 session of the General Assembly, be allowed to that description of onr fel- 
 low-citizens. L. 
 
 Doubts also havft arisen upon the tax law, whether it was or was not 
 the intention of the General Assembly to 'l6Vy a public tax for the year 
 1794. I have judged that it was not, and liave issued commissions for 
 collectors of that tax only for the year 1795. 
 
 And should it have come within your knowledge, that there are other 
 parts of the law upon which difference of opinion has arisen, as to the 
 
manner of carrying it into eSeit, this wquli] be the most proper time to 
 pass an act explanatory of that law. 
 
 I presume it cannot but be Itnown to you, that the attempt to raise a 
 fund for the purpose of discharging; the cost of cutting and clearing a 
 waggon road from South West Point tp the settlements on Cumberland 
 river, by Lottery, will. prove abortive: But I am so faljy impressed with 
 the many advantages that will result to the public from such a road, that I 
 cannot forbear to recommend to you, Gientlemen, to extend such Legisla- 
 tive aid to^th at 'Object, as may be in your powet, in, which you may rely oa 
 my hearty concurrence. 
 
 As toother objects' essential to be taken up this session, none occur to 
 me, but I shall concur with you in s^cb measures as -shall be found t9 
 promote the general interest ajqd bsippiness of the people. 
 
 Upon the head of Indian' afj^irs, I have the pleasure, to inform you, that 
 the prospects of peace between the United States, and all the Indian tribes 
 or nationsi are more pleasing than at any other period since the commence- 
 ment of the war between Great Britain and the United States. I would 
 Oot,*hawever, in thus expressing myself be understood, that it is my opin- 
 ion, that no more murders and thefts will be committed by Indians upon 
 the frontier citizens ; on the contrary I believe, that while there is a tribe 
 of Indians remaining on this side of the Mississippi, uncircumscribed by 
 the citizens of the Unitpd States, that a description'of them by the Chiefs, 
 denominated, bad young men, will continue, more or less, frequently to 
 commit murders and thefts upon the frontier inhabitants ; but against that 
 description of Indians, as well as all others, should an alteration of dis- 
 position take place. Congress, at the. last session, by the augmentation of 
 the military establishment, have enabled' the President to give more effec- 
 taa;l protection to th'e frontier citizens than they have hitherto e.'tperienced. 
 Signed, WILLIAM BLOUNT. 
 
 ^Ordered, that the following message be sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker Q,nd Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a message which we have this day received from 
 his Excellency Governor Blount, which,, as the content6 thereof appears 
 to embrace objects of magnitude, we propose that a conferenee be had 
 between the Council and House of Representatives, atsuch time and 
 place as you may appoint, to take the same into consideration. 
 
 The President laid before the Council a letter, signed B. Searcy, praying 
 the emancipation of negro Bob ; which was read and refered to the com- 
 mittee of propositions and grievances. ' < 
 
 A message from the- House' of Representatives, informing that they 
 agree to the proposition of a conference of both bouses, to meet at half 
 past 11 o'clock A. M, at tbe court-hoAse. 
 
 Sent to the Hbqge of Representatives, a message proposing the post- 
 ponement of the conference of both houses until to-morrow ten o'clock- 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock. 
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Taylor moved for leave and presented a petition from sundry inhab- 
 itants of Jefferson county, praying for the alteratiorfof the place for "field- 
 ing courts, &c. which waS read and refered to the committee of proposi- 
 tions and grievances. ' 
 
 Mr. Winchester moved for leave and presented i. bill appropriating cer- 
 tain monies in the hands of certain comBiissioners, appointed by an act of 
 the General Assembly of North Carolina,' passed inthe year 1789, intitul- 
 ed, ' An act directing the sale«f the Salt Licks and Springs, vpithithe ad- 
 joining lands, within the district of Mere; which was read tiie first time, 
 passed, and sent to the House of Representatives. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill- pointing out the 
 method of compelling persons resj.ding in fhis Territory, to give evidence 
 in causes pending in any of the United States *, endorsed, -read the first 
 time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the second time was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. "*; 
 
 Col. Landon Carter, treasurer for the districts of Washington and Ham- 
 ilton, presented a report of the amount of the sums due from the different 
 collectors and holders of* public monies in the respective counties of the 
 said districts, so far as> returns have been made for the year 1795. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to divide Knosconn- 
 ty ; And a bill appropriating certain monies in the hands of commissioners, 
 appointed by an act pf the General Assembly of North Carolina, passed in 
 the year 1789, intituled, ' An act directing the sale of the Salt Licks and 
 Springs, withthe adjoining landj within the district of Mere ; each en- 
 (lorsed, read the first-time and passed. 
 
 %,Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was passed 
 ithe first and the latter the second time and returned. 
 
 On motion, Messrs. Sevier and Winchester were appointed to take into 
 consideration the most eligible manner of obtaining the sense of the peo- 
 ple as to their becoming an independent state, and the necessary measures 
 to be taken thereon : Also, to draw up and present an answer to the ad- 
 dress and communication of the Groveriior at the opening of the session. 
 
 Received fran the House of Representatives, a bill to establish the town 
 'of Dandridge, endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock a. m. 
 
FRIDAY, JULY 3,. 1795. 
 
 1 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from tiie House of Representatives, a bill-pointing oat the me- 
 thod o( compelling persons residing in tliis Territory to give evidence, &c. 
 endorsed, read ttie second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, tliat tliis bill be read, whicii being read the third time was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Received also a bill to divide the county of Washington, endorsed, read 
 the first time and passed. And a bill appropriating certain monies in thq- 
 hands of certain commissioners, &c, endorsed, read the second time and 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was I'ead 
 the first, and the latter the third time amended arid returned. 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill to establish a college at 
 Salem, in Washington county, which was read the first lime, amended 
 and passed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill providing for the 
 enumeration of the inhabitants of this Territory ; A bill to establish the 
 town of Dandridge, endorsed, read . the second time and passed. And a 
 bill to repeal an act, entitled, an act for the relief of persons disabled by 
 wounds, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, 'the former was 
 passed the first time and returned, and the two latter on niotion^rejected. 
 
 Received from the House of Represebtatities, a bill for the establishment 
 of Washington College, endorsed, read the first time and passed ; which 
 being read, was passed the second time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m.' ■ '* ' 
 
 SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Winchester moved for leave .and presented a bill to amend and ex- 
 plain an act of the General Assembly, passed at Enox^iMe, September 
 1794, intituled, " An act, to repeal so much of an act, requiring persons 
 holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures imposed for thp punish- 
 ment of public ofienders, taxes on proceedings in law and equity; on the 
 probate of deeds ; on the registering of grants for land ; and the issuing 
 marriage and ordinary licences, as directed by the laws of North Carolina, 
 to acpount for, and pay the same, as lalys a tax on marriage licenses ;" 
 which was read the first time, passed aUd sent to the House of Represen- 
 latives. 
 
 On motion, Mr. Winchester was appointed to' examine engirbssed bills. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message ; iff^ 
 
 Mr. Speaker'and GerUkmen of Ike House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council have appointed on their part Mr. Winchester to act With 
 such gentlemen as you may join as a committee to examine en'grossed'bills, 
 and present the same to his Excellency the Governor for his assent. 
 
8 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives, informing that they had 
 appointed Mr. M'Min on their part to examine engrossed bills. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for establishing 
 Washington College at Salem, &c. endorsed, read the second time, amend- 
 ed and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read wras amended, passed 
 the third time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until Monday 10 o'clock, a, w. 
 
 MONDAY, JULY 6, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from hisEKcellency Governor Blount, a message accompany- 
 ing a petition from the inhabitants of Sevier county, which was read and 
 refered to the committee of propositions and grlvances. ' 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill appointing coromis- 
 sioners for regulating the tpwi; of Greenevill^ in Greene county. A bill 
 to authorize sheriffs to collect their arrearages in, the several counties, &c. 
 And a bill to amend an act, intituled, '' An act to regulate 9nd ascertain 
 the several officers f^a therein contained," each endorsed, r^ad the first 
 time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were passed the first 
 time and Returned. 
 
 Mr. Taylor moved for leave and presented a bill for appointing commis- 
 sioners in the county of Jefferson, for the purpose of erecting a court 
 house, prison and stocks, apd'Iaying off a town in said county ; which was 
 read the first time and passed. ^ 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill limiting the time of at- 
 tendance of grand jurors at each and every superior court of law, which 
 was read the first time and passed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to divide Knox 
 county ; and a bill for dividing Washington, county, each endorsed, read 
 the second time, am,ended and passed- 
 
 Ordered, th*t these bills be- read, which being read, were passed the se- 
 cond time and returned. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend and explain an act of the G^era! Assem- 
 biy, passed atKnoxville in September, 1794, intituled, ' An act to repeal so 
 much of an act, requiring persons holding monies arising from fines and for- 
 feitiires, imposed for the punishment of public offenders, taxes, &c. &.c. as 
 directed by the laws of North Carolina, as lays a tax on marriage licenses;" 
 endorsed i'ead the first time and passed ; which was read the second time 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Mr. Winchester moved for leave and presented a bill to amend an act 
 parsed at Knoxville, Septembpr the 30th, 1794, intituled, " An act ascer- 
 taining what property in this Territory shall be deemed taxable property, 
 and the method of collecting public taxes," which was read the first time 
 and passed. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, A.M. 
 
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1795. 
 
 Met aecording tp adjouirncaent. 
 
 Mr. Sevier, from the committee appointed to draw np and preaent an 
 address to his Excellency Oovei'nor Blount, in answer t0 his .address and 
 communication of Tuesday last, reported the following, which being read 
 was ponpurred with. , . 
 
 To his Excelknoy William Blount, Esquire, Governor and Commander in 
 Chief in and over the Territory of the United Slates of America, soitth of 
 the river Ohio. 
 SIR, 
 
 THE members of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Repre- 
 sentatives, beg leave to express to your Excellency their approb^tisn 
 of the object for whiph they were principally called together ; and feeliog 
 convinced that the great body of our constituents, are sensible of the many 
 defects of our present mode of government, and of the great and permanent 
 edva^ntages to be derived from ^ change and speedy representation in Coii- 
 gress, the General Assembly of this Territory, will, during their present 
 session, endeavour to devise such means as may have a tendency to effect 
 that desirable object, and in doing so, we shall feel happy in meeting with 
 your Excellency's concurrence! 
 
 Your Excellency may rest assured,, that the tax law will be reviewed, 
 and considered with mature deliberation, and whilst we shall labour to re- 
 medy that part of the system which 'has in its operation appeared to you 
 oppressive and unjust, we shall carefully explain such clause or elauses, 
 upon the true construction and meaning of which doubts have arisen. 
 
 We regret, Sir, that the attempt made at our last Session to raise a fund 
 for the cutting and clearing a waggon road from South-West-Bcint to the 
 settlements on Cumberland river, by lottery, has not proved commensurate 
 to the object in view : Aod while we feel a certainty that the public bene- 
 fit and convenience will be heightened exceedingly from such a road, we 
 shall strive to extend such legislative aid to that object as the present sit- 
 uation and resources of the Territory may admit of. 
 
 To promote the general interest and happiness of the people, will be 
 oar first and greatest care ; and in this we harbour not a doubt but that 
 we shall Meet with your generous assistance. 
 
 We rejoice with your Excellency; that the calamities arising from In- 
 dian warfare, have now in a great measure ceased tq exist upon our ex- 
 posed frontiers ; and so long as a remembrance of past su^rings contin- 
 ues, we shall entertain a grateful sense of your Excellency's unwearied 
 and constant struggles to promote a general peace With the Indian tribes ; 
 the good efiects of which we now so sensibly experience. 
 
 It is to be lamented however, that such is the savage disposition of In- 
 dians, and so great their thirst for, shedding the blood of white men, that 
 even in times of peace, the lives ot our frontier settlers In a greater or less 
 degree insecure ; but when this melancholy truth presents itself to our 
 view, we derive g'eat consolation from the pleasing hope, that the federal 
 government will afford us such defensive protection, which as citizens 
 of America, we have a right ta expect, and the present flourishing situa- 
 
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 tion of American resources, and their brilliant armament authorizes ns to 
 look for. , . , » 
 
 'We cannot conclude without expressing our approbation of your Ex- 
 cellency's administration, and a sincere wish that the people of 'this Ter- 
 ritory may long experience your generous and patriotic services, in their 
 favour, and for a. continuance of your excellency's ' public, individual and 
 domestic happiness, 
 
 JOHSr SEVIER, Chf. 
 
 Which being read was concurred with. 
 
 Received from th« House of Representatives the following resolutions : 
 
 Resolv/d, that no petitions nor bills of a private nature will be taken up 
 nor entered upon during the present session of assembly after to-morrow. 
 ■Received fi'om the House of Representatives a hill establishing-a town 
 in Sullivan county bythe name of Blonntville ; A bill, to alter and establish 
 a fine between the counties of Jefferson and Sevier, on the south side of 
 French Broad river ; And a bill appointing commissioners to erect a court 
 house, &c. in Sevier county ; also, a bill to' compel clerks of courts, regis- 
 tets and rangers to keep their offices at the court house of their respective 
 counties, each endorsed, " read the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were passed the 
 fi^rst time and returned. ' ' 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill limiting the' time of attendance of 
 grand jurors and constables at the several coiurts ; a bill appointing com- 
 missioners in the county of Jefierson, dz^c. &c. 
 
 Also, a bill to amend an act passed at Knoxville, Septeinber 30, 1794, 
 intituled " An act ascertaining what property shall be deemed taxable pro- 
 perty, &c. each endorsed, read the first time and "passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which "being read were passed the se- 
 cond time and returned. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend and explain an act of the General Assem- 
 bly, passed at £noxville, September 1794, intituled " An act to repeal so 
 much of an act, requiring persons holding monies arising from fines and 
 forfeitures, &c. endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the third time was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, the petition of G. Gillespie, 
 endorsed, read and refered to the committee of propositions and grievances, 
 which was non concurred'; and the following message returned. 
 
 ' Jlf r. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council do not concur with your proposition in refering the petition 
 of George Gillespie to the committeo of propositions and grievances, but 
 propose that a special Qommittee of claims be appointed ; and on their part 
 name Mr, Taylor. 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill declaring the punish- 
 ment for feloniously killing any .negro, &c. which was read the first time 
 and passed- 
 
 Mr. Donelson moved for leave and presented a bill declaring in force an 
 act of the General Assembly pf North Carolina, passed »l Fayetteville, on 
 the first of November, 1790, entitled, an act empowering the county courts 
 
11 
 
 to direct the secretary of state correct certain patents, &c, which was read 
 the first time & (Massed. *' 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for the divisiob' of 
 Sumner county, which was read, and, on motion, laid over till the next 
 assembly. 
 
 Mr. Sevier moved for leave and presented a bill to prevent the recovery 
 of money won by hofse racing, which was read the first time and passed. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock. ' 
 
 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to suspend the ope- 
 ration of an act, for the relief -of such persons as have been disabled by 
 wounds,. &c. which was read the first time and passed. . 
 
 Received' a[lso a bill to appoint commissioners for the regulation of 
 Clarksville, which was read th@ first time and passed. 
 
 And a bill limiting the attendance of grand juriN-s, which was read the 
 first time and passed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill establishing a town 
 in Sullivan county by the name of Blountville ; and a bill providing for the 
 enumeration of the inhabitants of this Territopyj which were, read the 
 serond time and passed. 
 
 Message from the Goveriior : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen <^ ike Legislative Couneil : and 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Represenlaliv^St 
 I lay, before you copies of several- papers respecting the opening of a 
 waggon road from Buncombe court house, in North Carolina, to this Ter- 
 ritory, a list of which is subjQined, recommending that important subject 
 tp your consideration. , Wm. BLOUNT.. 
 
 Sent to the House of Rlep^esentiitives the following message : 
 Mr. Speefker and Gentlemen cf the House 'Of Representatives, 
 
 The Council herewith send you a message, which they have this day 
 received from his Excellency Governor Blount, accomJ)»nying sundry pa- 
 pers respecting the opening a waggon road from the state of South Caro- 
 lina to this Territory. 
 
 The Council propose appointing a special committee to take into con- 
 sideration and report on said communications, and on their part h^ve 
 named Messrs. Sevier and Taylor. . , 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill appointing commis- 
 sioners to erect a court-house, &c. in the' county of Sevier; andabill 
 appointing commissioners for regulating' the town of GreeneviUe ; also a 
 bill to amend an act passed at Enoxville, September the 30th, 1794, inti- 
 tuled, ' An act ascertaining what property in this Territory shall be deem- 
 ed taxable property, &c. which were read the third time and passed. 
 . Received likewise, a bill to repeal' so much of an act, intituled, Anact 
 to regulate and ascertain the several officers fees therein containedipassed 
 
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 'at KnoxviUe, September 29, 1794, as respects the fees of the clerks and 
 masters in equity, and establishing other fees in theirstead. 
 Adjourned until to-raorroW 10 o'clock, a,, m. 
 
 THURSDAY, JULY 9; 1795. , 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to suspend the ope- 
 ration of an act, intituled, ' An act for the relief of such persons as have 
 been disabled by wounds, &Q. which was read the third time and passed. ' 
 
 And a bill to appoint compnissioners for the i-egnlation of Clarksville, 
 ill Tennessee county ; which being read, the former was passed the second 
 time and returned, and the latter the third time and ordered lo be en- 
 
 Also, a bill to alter and establish the litie between the counties of Jeffer- 
 son and Sevier; a bill to divide the county'of Washington, which being 
 read were passed and returned. 
 
 Received also the following resolution. 
 
 Resolved, that George Gillespie, sheriff of Washington county, be al- 
 lowed fane hundred and twenty dollars and fifteen cents, for ^monies ex- 
 pended and services performed as sheriff in Washington district. Which 
 was read and concurred with. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock.' 
 
 FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a hill to atler and estab- 
 lish a line bbtween the counties of Jefferson and Sevier, 
 
 And a bill to repeal so much of an act, intituled, ' An act to regulate and 
 ascertain the several officers fees,' &c. which being read, the former was 
 passed the third time and ordered to be engri^ssed, and the latter the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Jje^isliztive Council, 
 
 The House of Representatives propose that the estimates for the Gene- 
 ral Assembly be made out until the Itth insknt, incliisive, with which 
 they request your concurrence. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 SATURDA"^, JULY ll, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjourpment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill to repeal so much of 
 an act, intituled, ' An act to regulate and ascertain the several officersfees 
 thereiii contained, &c. 
 
 Ordered, that this bii be read, whi^ibeing read the third time was pass- 
 ed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
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 Received also, a bill to divide the county of Knox, esdoraeid, ' July S, 
 Uken up an j passed tKe third time.* >■ 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the third time vtras pass- 
 ed and ordered to be engrossed. h . 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives theioUowlng resolutions :' 
 
 Resolved, that Baldwin Harle and WUljam L. Lovely^ be aljowed twen- 
 ty dollars for drawing' and engrdssing 'eight-bills. 
 
 Resolved, that it is the sense of this house, that James White, esq. elect- 
 ed at the lastsession of the.General Assembly to represent this Territory, 
 in the Congress of the United States, was elected to represent the Terri- 
 tory in Congress .during the existence of the temporary governmeOt.'^ 
 Read and concntreJ with. 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone ttnd Williftq» Maclin be^ allowed thir- 
 ty-five dollars for drawing and engrossing fourteen bills. 
 
 Received also a resolution allowing John Stone ten dollars, for the use 
 , of his bouse ; each endorsed, read and concurred with. 
 
 Resolved, That his Excellency Governor Blaunt be authorised and di' 
 rected tt> appoint three comliiissionersi to mee,t the three commissioners 
 appointed by the state of South Ca^rolina, to deliberate and consult on 
 Measures for the purpose of cutting and opening a road through the east- 
 ern mountains, and report tinto our next general assembly the result oi 
 their conference ; aleo, the practicability and probable expence of, cutting 
 and opening the said road, the nearest and best rout through the moun- 
 tains— >That the Governor, also, be authorised and empowered to draw a 
 sum out of the treasury, not exceeding one hundred dollars, for the pur- 
 pose of defraying ths necessary expences of said commissioners. 
 
 Sent for concurrence. 
 
 An estimate of the pay of the Legislative Council, their clerks and 
 dopr-keepers, at a session commencing June 29, 1795, and ending July II, 
 1795, allowing two dollars and fifty cents per day for each member and 
 clerk, and two dollars for the door.'keepers, and two dollars and fifty cents 
 for every- thirty miles riding to and from the assembly, to the members and 
 clerksi also, their ferriages. 
 
 , ;* 
 
 
 Days. 
 
 Ferries. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Dolls. 
 
 Cents. 
 
 Griffith Rutherford, 
 
 
 IS 
 
 4 
 
 322. 
 
 6 
 
 033 
 
 John Sevier, 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 200 
 
 • 49 
 
 33 
 
 James Winchester, 
 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 312 
 
 59 
 
 50 
 
 Parmenas Taylot, 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 102 
 
 41 
 
 16 1-3 
 
 Stockley Donelson, 
 
 
 12 
 
 4 
 
 130 
 
 41 
 
 16 1-3 
 
 George Roulstone, elk. 
 
 
 ,13 
 
 
 -, 
 
 32 
 
 60 'M 
 
 Do. for stationary and en- 
 
 \ 
 
 
 
 
 
 '''* 
 
 grossing, 
 
 
 
 
 42 
 
 50 
 
 William Maclin, elk. 
 
 
 13 
 
 6 
 
 380 
 
 65 
 
 28 1-2 
 
 Do. for stationary and en- 
 
 \ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 grossing, 
 
 
 
 
 42 
 
 60 
 
 C. Shoat, door-keeper, 
 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 420 
 
 62 
 
 
 ThoS. Bounds, do. 
 
 
 13 
 
 
 12 
 
 27 
 
 
 John Stone, house-rent. 
 
 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 Dollars, 533 27 1-6 
 
14' 
 
 A message from the Governor. 
 
 William Blount, (Jovernor, in and over the Territory of the United 
 States of Ameriea, south of the ri\^?r Ohioj 
 To the President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and 
 The Speaker and Gentlemen 6fthe House of Representatives: 
 The business of this session being completed, the General Assembly is 
 prorogued sine di^. 
 
 Given under my hand and seal, atEnoxville, July 11, 1795. 
 
 WILLIAM BLOUNT. 
 By the Governor, 
 Thomas H, WilXiams, Pro Sec'y. 
 
 The business of the session being finished, it was unanimously resolved, 
 that the thanks of the Legislative Council be presented to the 'Hon. Grif- 
 fith Rutherford for Jiis attention and, able services as President thereof. 
 
 Ordered, that the Honorable President sign the Journal of this house, 
 as the proceeding thereof, and that the clerk attest the same. ' 
 
 , GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD, P. L. C. 
 
 By order— G. Roulstohe, C. L, C. 
 
JOURNAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PROdEEDINGS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 HOUSE OE EEPRESENTATIYES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES 0F_ 
 AMERICA, SOUTH OF THE RIVER OHIO; 
 
 BEGUN AND HELD 
 
 AT KNOXVILLE, THE 29TH DAY OP JUNE, 1795. 
 
 KNOXVILLE.: 
 
 PRINTED BY GEORGE EOULSTONE, PRINTEE TO THE TEEEITOY, ms. 
 
 NASHVILLE: 
 
 EE-PEINTED BY McKENNIE & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICE. 
 
 1852. 
 
ORDKR£{> Tb BB R&FBiNTSD BY THE GENEBAL ASSEMfttY 
 OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, OP 1851—2. 
 
J0\JRIAL 
 
 
 OP THE 
 
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
 
 MONDAY, June 29th, 1795, being the day appointed for the meeting 
 of the Representatives of the people of the Territory of the United 
 Stales of America, south of the river Ohio. ' '. 
 
 The foUowfing members appeared and took their seats, viz. Joseph Har- 
 din, George Doherty, William Cocke, John Tipton, Leeroy Taylor, James 
 Ford, Joseph M'Min, Alexander Kelly, and John Beaird, esquires. 
 
 The house proceeded to the choice of a speaker, when Mr. Hardin was 
 unanimously chosen and conducted to the chtair. 
 
 Thomas Hardiman, esq. from Da'v^dson county, and Abraham Landers, 
 esq. from Sumner county, appeared, produced credentials of election, and 
 took their seats. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to his Excellency Governor, 
 Blount. *. 
 
 Sir. The House of Representatives are now met agreeably to your ap- ' 
 pointment, and are ready<£6 receive any communications that your Excel- 
 lency may think proper'to lay before themif'^!. 
 
 Ordered^ that a message be sent to the Council, informing them that 
 the house are met, and ready to proceed to business. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9.o'cIock, a. Itt. 
 
 TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjoarnment. * 
 
 Mr. Wear appeared! fend took h^s seat. 
 
 Mr. Dougherty moved that a committee of privileges andielections be 
 appointed. ^ , 
 
Messrs. Cocke, Tipton, Hardiman, Landers, Taylor, and Ford, were ap- 
 pointed a committee for that purpose. 
 
 JReceived from the Council a bill pointing out the method of compelling 
 persons residing in this Territory to give evidence in causes pending in 
 any of the United States ; endorsed, read the first time and parsed, which 
 being read the first time was returned. 
 
 A message from the Council : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council are ready.to receive any ■(jommnflications yon may make. 
 They have appointed Mr. Tayloi' on the part of the Council, to join such 
 members of your house as you may appoint as a committee of propositions 
 and grievances ; and Mr. Winchester witji such members of your house 
 as you may join, to prepare such bills of a public nature as may be neces- 
 sary to be passed into laws the present session. Concurred with, and Messrs. 
 Tiptoin, Doherty, Cocke, and Landers, are appointed' for the committee of 
 propositions and grievances : — And Messrs. M'Min, Taylor, Cocke, Har- 
 diman, Landers, and Kelly, are appointed for the committee to prepare 
 such bills of a public nature as may be necessary to be passed into laws 
 the p'resent'session. 
 
 Ordered, that a message be sent to the Council rejecting the same. 
 
 Mr. Cocke moved for leave and presented a bill to repeal an act, inti- 
 tuled, an act to J)revent the wilful and malicious killing of slaves, passed 
 at Newbern the 19th day March 1774 : Ordered to be read, which being 
 read, was passed the first time and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received a message from the Counnilj accompanying one from his Ex- 
 cellency Governor Blount, proposing a ■conference of both houses, on the 
 contents of the Governor's message : 
 
 Message from the Governor : 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Councit,a.nd 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of tl^esentati'Des, 
 
 The ptinoipal object for which I have called you together at an earlier 
 period, than that to which the General Assembly stood prorogued, is to 
 afibrd an opportunity to enquire whether it is as I have been taught to be- 
 lieve, the wish of the majority of. the people, that this Territory Should 
 " .become a state, when, by taking the enumeration there should prove to 
 be sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, or at such earlier period as 
 Congress shall pass, a:n act foi' its admission ; and if it is, to take such 
 measures as may be proper to efieet the desired change of the form of 
 government as early 4s practicable. 
 
 Upon experience it is found, that'the fine and double tax imposed upon 
 * non-residents, proprietors of taxable propq^y, who failed to return the 
 same to the justices of the peace, appointed to take the tax list, within 
 the time limited by law, is oppressii^e and unjust, in as much as the time 
 allowed for returning lists of ihe said taxable property, had, in many in- 
 stances, expired, and the non-resid&nt proprietors made liable to a heavy 
 fine and double-tax, before thej{ had information that tbp law imposing such 
 t^x had passed. — Our national tiharacter (yet in its infancy, and ought to 
 be carefully nursed) and justice too requires, that relief should, at this 
 
seBsionof tbe-General A.ssembly, be allowed to that description of our fel- 
 low-citizens. 
 
 Doubts also have arisen upon the tax law, whether it was or was not 
 the intention of the General Assembly to levy a public tax for the yeair 
 1794. I have judged that it was not, and have issued commissions for 
 collectors of that tax only for the year 1795. 
 
 And should it have come within your knowledge, that there are other 
 parts of the law upon which difference of opiaion has arisen, as to the 
 manner of carrying it into effect, this would be the most proper time to 
 pass an act explanatory of that law. 
 
 I presume it cannot but be known to you, that the attempt to raise a 
 fund for'the purpose of discharging the cost of cutting and clearing a 
 waggon road from South West Point to the settlements on Cumberland ■ 
 river, by Lottery, will prove abortive : Bui! I am so full^ impressed with 
 the many advantages that will result to the public from such a road, that I 
 cannot forbear to recommend to' you, Gentlemen, to extend such Legisla- 
 tive aid to that object, as may be in your power, in which you may reiy on 
 my hearty concurrence, ^ , 
 
 As to other objects essential to be taken up this session, none occur to 
 me, but I shall concur with you in such mejasures as shall, be found to 
 promote the general interest and happiness of the people. 
 
 Upon the head of Indian affairs, I have the pleasure to infor,m you, that 
 the prospects of peace between the United States, and all the Indian tribes 
 or nations, are more pleasing than at any other period since the commence- 
 ment of the war between Great Britain and the United States. I would 
 not, however, in thus expressing myself be understood, that it is my opin- 
 ion, that no more murders and thefts will be committed by Indians upon 
 the frontier citizens ; on the contrary I believe, that while there is a tribe 
 of Indians remaining on this side of the Mississippi, uncircumscribed by 
 the citizens of the UftiJ^d States, that a description of them by the Chiefs, 
 denominated, bad youriffrmen, will continue, more or less, frequently to 
 commit murders and thefts upon the frontier inhabitants ; but against that 
 description of Indians, as well as all others, should an alteration of dis- 
 position take place, Congress, at the last session, by the augmentation of 
 the military establishment, have enabled the President to give more e^g-, 
 tual protection to the frontier citizens than they have hitherto experienced. 
 Signed, WILLIAM BLOUNT. 
 
 Ordered, that a message be sent to the Council, agreeing to the;|)roposi- 
 tion of a conference of both houses, to meet at half past 1 1 o'clock, a. m. 
 at the court house. *.,. 
 
 Mr. Rutledge appeared and took his seat. < 
 
 Received from the Council a letter signed B. Searcy, praying the eman- 
 cipation of negro Bob ; endorsed, read, and refered to a coran(iittee of prop- 
 ositions and grievances, with which this hon^e does not concur. 
 
 Also, a message postponing the tittle for*the meeting otf the conference 
 of both houses until to-morrow ten o'clock, with which this house con- 
 curs. . . • , . ;' '. 
 
 Mr. Tipton presented a petition from the inhabitants living on ^he west 
 side of the Iron Mountain, praying a division of the county of Washing- 
 ton, read, and referred to the committee of propositions and gjjievances. 
 
6 
 
 Also, a petition of sundry inhabitants of Washington, prescribing lines 
 for tlie above division, read, and refered as above. 
 
 Mr. Dougherty presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of Sevier 
 county for aijnexing part of Sevier connty to Jefferson, read, and refered 
 to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Mr. Kelly presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of Knox county 
 praying a divisfen, read and refered as above. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock; 
 
 WEDNESDAY,- JULY 1, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A petition for the establishment of the town of Dandridge, was read 
 and refered to the committee of propositions' and grievanpes. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances reported, 
 that the petition of sundry inhabitants living south of French Broad river, 
 pralyiog a division of Knox county is reasonable, and that a bill be brought 
 in this present General Assembly to divide the same, agreeable to the 
 prayer of the petition. 
 
 With which this house concurs. JOHN TIPTON, Chr. 
 
 Ordered, that Messrs. Ford, Taylor, and Rntledge, be added to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 A petition of sundry inhabitants of Mero District, praying a redress of 
 certain grievances, was read and referred to the committee of propositions 
 and grievances. i 
 
 Received.from the Legislative Council, a bill pointing out the method of 
 compelling persons residing in this Territory to give evidence in causes 
 pending in any of the United States ; endorsed, read the second time and 
 passed. 
 
 Ordered, thafthis bill be read, which being read the second time was 
 passed and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill to repeal an act, intituled, ' An act to prevent the wilful and 
 malicious killing of slaves, ' passed at Newbern the 19th of March, 1774 ; 
 endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the second time was 
 palsed and returned. 
 
 Likewise, a bill appropriating certain monies in the hands of certain 
 commissioners, appointed by an act of the General Assembly of North 
 Carolina, passed in the year 1789, intituled, ' An act directing the sale of 
 the Salt Licks and Springs, with the adjoinin^r lands, within the district of 
 Mero ; endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 <' THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1795. ;, 
 
 Met accbrding to adjournment. 
 
 A bill to divide Knox connty was read the first time, passed and sent to 
 the Council, i, 
 
Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported, 
 that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Mero district, praying a revisal 
 of the last tax law, is reasonable, and tht^t the objects, thereby presented, 
 are now iind<^r the consideration of the General Assembly. ^ 
 
 Also, the petition for establishing the town of Dandridge, is reasonable, 
 and ought to be granted— And that the petition of sundry inhabitants of 
 Washington county, praying a division of the same is reasonable, and that 
 a bill.be brought in to divide the same, &n. — And that the petition of sun- 
 dry inhabitants of the county of Jefferson, praying a removal of the court 
 house of said county ought to be rejected. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Chr. 
 
 With which thi^ house concurs, 
 
 A memorial and petition of John Bean was read and referred to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 A petition of sundry inhabitants ^of Sullivan and Hawkins counties, 
 praying an alteration of the place of holding the district court in Wash- 
 ington district, read and refered as above. ^ 
 
 A bill to establish the town of Dandridge, oh the north bank of French 
 Broad river, on the lands given by Erancis Dean to the use of the county 
 of Jefferson, and for appointing commissioners for the regulation thereof, 
 read the first time, passed, and sent to the Council. 
 
 A bill from the Council appropriating certain monies in the hands of 
 commissioners, appointed^ by an act of the General Assembly of North 
 Carolina, passed in the year 1789, intituled, ' An act directing the sale Of 
 the Salt Licks and Springs, with the adjoining lands, within the district 
 of Mero ; endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the se- 
 cond time and returned. 
 
 A bill was presented to divide the county of Washington into two dis- 
 tinct counties. .'1**:'^ 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be lead, which being read the first time, was pass- 
 ed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council the report of the committee of propositions 
 and grievances, on the petition of the inhabitants of Knox county ; en- 
 dorsed, concurred with. 
 
 A message from the Council. 
 Mr, ^pedher and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The Council propose, that a joint committee be appointed to take into 
 consideration the most eligible manner of obtaining the sense of the peo- 
 ple as to their becoming an iudepepdent state, and the necessary measures 
 to be taken thereon : Also, to draw up and present an answer to the ad- 
 dress and communication of the Governor at the opening of the session.-,- 
 Mr. Winchester and Mr. Sevier are appointed on the part of the Council. 
 
 Ordered, that Messrs. Cocfeej Wear, Landers, Hardiraaui Taylor, and 
 Ford be appointed on the part of this house, and that the Council be in- 
 formed of the same. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 10 o'clock, i.m. 
 
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1795. 
 
 ' Met according to adjournment. ' 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to divide tiie county of Knox into two 
 dietihct counties ; endorsed, read the firet time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, vfhich being read the second time was 
 amebded, passed and returned. 
 
 Also, a bill pointing out the method of compelling persons residing in 
 this Territory to give evidence, &c. endorsed, read the third time and 
 
 Or(fere(i,'th3t this bill be read, which being read the third time was pass- 
 ed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Also, a report pf the treasurer of Washington and Hamilton districts, 
 which was read and refered to a comnlittee appointed for that purpose.' 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council, 
 
 We propose that a joint committee be appolntecl to take into considera- 
 tion the report of the treasurer ; and on our part appoint Messrs. Wear, 
 M'Min, Kelly, and Beaird, to act with such gentlemen as you may ap- 
 point.- 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to establish the town of Dandridge ; 
 eiidorsed, read the first time and passed : — And a bill appropriating certain 
 monies arising from the sale of the Salt Xieks and Springs, &c. in Mero 
 district ; endorsed, rea.d the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was 
 parsed the first time and returned ; the latter passed the third time and or- 
 dered to be engrossed. 
 
 On motion, a bill was presented to repeal an act, intituled, ' An act for 
 the relief of such persons as have been disabled by wounds, or rendered 
 incapable of providing for themselves and families subsistence in the mili- 
 tia service of this Territory, and providing for the widows and orphans of 
 such as have died — Also, a bill, on, motion, was presented, providing for 
 the enumeration of the inhabitants of this Territory. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the first time were 
 passed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported, 
 that the petition of sundry Inhabitants of Washington and Hawkins coun- 
 ties, praying, that the Superior Coort of Washington district be removed 
 to the centre of the district, ought to be rejected, and that the prayer of 
 the petition of John Bean cannot be granted. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, ChT. 
 
 With which this house concurs. 
 
 The petition of James Reese and Archibald Fisher, praying a restitu- 
 tion of monies by them expended fo^ the guard, was read and refered to 
 the committee of propositions and gtievancps. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to divide the couhty of Washington 
 into two distinct counties ; endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered thsit this bill be read, which being read the second time was 
 amended and passed. . ^ 
 
 The petition of sundry inhabitants of Sevier county, praying the estab- 
 
lishmeflt af a court house in the said county, was read and refered to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances, ^ 
 
 Adjourned uatU to-morrow IP o'cIdcIj, a. m. 
 
 SATURDAY, JULY 4,' 1795. 
 
 Received frcwn the Council, a bill fj^r egtabllsbing Wasbingtoia college 
 at Salem, &c. endorsed, read the second, time anj passed. 
 
 Ordered^, thax this bill be read, whiph beiag read the ^epood tiioje was 
 amended, .passed and returned. , 
 
 Received alspj a, bill to arpend and explain an act of the General Assem- 
 bly, passed at Knoxville in September, 1794, intituled, ' An aqt to repeal so 
 niuch of an act, requiring persons holding, monies arising frgmfines. and for- 
 feitures, imposed for the punishment of public ofienders, , taxes on proceed- 
 ings in law and, equity ; on the probaf^ of deeds ; an the rssgistering of 
 grants for land; and the issuing marriage and ordinary licences, as di- 
 rectecl by the laws of North Carolina, to account for, and pay the same, as 
 lays a tax on marriage licenses ; ' endorsed, read the first time apd 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being , read the first time, was 
 passed and .returned. ; 
 
 On'motion,'a bill was presented for the division of Sumner county; ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read tlie firsttime was pa^Bs- 
 ed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend an act, intituled, ' An act to regulate and 
 ascertain the several officers fees therein contained, ' passed at Knoxville, 
 September 29, 1794. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which bteing'read the first titae was pass- 
 ed and sent to the Council. 
 
 A message from the Council : 
 Mr. Speaker and_ Gentlemen of the House of RepTesentatives., 
 
 The Council have appointed qb their part Mr. Winchester to act with 
 BUch gentlemen as you may join as a committee; to examine engrossed 
 bills,, and present the same to his Excellency the. •Governor for hi« assent. 
 
 Concurred with> and Mr. M'Min appointed on the patt of this hq use for 
 the committee. 
 
 Adjourned until Monday 10 o'clock, a. ih. 
 
 MQNDAY, JULY 6, 1793. 
 
 A petition of sundry inhabitants of Hawkins, Jeflferson and' Knox conn- 
 ties, praying a division of said counties, w4.s read, and refered to the com- 
 mittee of propositions apd grievances. 
 
 Received a bill fromjhe Council for establishing a college at Salem, &e. 
 endorsedji, read the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered', that this bill be read, which being read the third time Was pass- 
 ed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 On motion, a bill waB presented appointing commissioners for regulating 
 the town of Greeneville in Greene county. — Alsia, on motion, a bill vvas 
 
10 
 
 presented to autliorise the sheriffs to collect their arrearages In the differ- 
 ent counties. 
 
 Ordered these bills be read, which being read the first time were passed 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council the foflowing bills : A bill providing for the 
 enumeration of the inhabitants of tfie Territory of the United States, &c. 
 —A bill limiting the time of attendance of grand jurors at each and every 
 superior "court of law. — A bill to amend an act, intituled, ' An act to regu- 
 ■ late and ascertain the several officers fees therein contained, passed at 
 Knoxville, September 29, 1794.— A bill for appointing commissioners in 
 the county of Jefferson, for the purpose of erecting a court house, prison 
 and stocks, and laying off a town in said county; endorsed, read the first 
 time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that the?e bills be read, which being read were passed tha 
 first time and returned. "^ 
 
 The petition of sundry inhabitants of Sevier county Buying the estab- 
 lishment of a court-house, prison and stocks in said county, endorsed, read 
 and refered to the "committee of propositions and grievances, was read and 
 concurred wilh. ' 
 
 A bill to divide Knox county ; endorsed, read the second time and pass- 
 ed. I ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the third time was on 
 motion rejected. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Kelly and seconded, the yeas and liays were taken. 
 
 Yeas— Messrs. Cocke, Tipton, Kelly, Taylor, and Wear. 
 
 Nays — Messrs. M'Mln, Doherty, Landers, Beaird, Ford, and Hardiman. 
 Yeas 5— Nays 6. 
 
 A petition from sundry Inhabitants of Mero district, praying that an act 
 be passed to suppress horse-racing, was read and refered to the committee 
 of propositions and grievances. 
 
 On motion, a bill was presented establishing a town in Sullivan county 
 by the name of Blountville. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time was passed 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to amend and explain an act of the 
 General Assembly, passed at Knoxville in September^ 1794, intituled, ' An 
 act to repeal so much of an act, requiring persons holding monies arising 
 from fines and forfeitures, imposedfef the punishment of public offenders, 
 taxes, &c. &c. as directed by the laws of North Carolina, as lays a lax on 
 ntariiage licences ;' endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed and returned. 
 
 On, motion, a bill was presented to alter and establish a line between the 
 counties of Jefferson and Sevier, on the south side of French Broad river. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time was 
 passed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Resolved, that no petitions nor bills of a private nature will he^taken up 
 nor entered upon during the present session of assembly after to-morrow. 
 
 Ordered, that the above resolution be sent to the Council for their con- 
 currence. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock a, m. 
 
11 
 
 TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjourpment. 
 
 Received from the Council the following report : "• 
 
 Mr. Sevier, from the committee appointed to draw up and present an 
 address to his Excellency Governor Blount, in answer to his address and 
 communication* of Tuesday last, reported the following,' which being read 
 was concurred with. <• 
 
 To his Excellency William Blount, Esquire, Governor and CommanSep in 
 Chief in and over the Tirritory of the United States of America, south of 
 the river Ohio. 
 SIR, 
 
 THE members of the Legislative Councils and of the Hou^e of Repre- 
 sentatives^ beg leave to express to your Excellency their approbation 
 of the object for which they were principally called together; and feeling 
 convinced that the great body of our constituents, are sensible of the many 
 defects of our present mode of government, and of the great and permanent 
 advantages to be derived from a chsinge and speedy representation in Con- 
 gress, the Gener^ Assembly of this Territory, will, during their present 
 session, endeavour to devise such means as may have a tendency to effect 
 that desirable object, and in doing ao, we shall feel happy in meeting with '' 
 your Excellency's concurrence. 
 
 Your Excellency may rest assured, that the tax law will be. reviewed, 
 and considered with mature deliberation, and whilst we shalllabour to re- 
 medy that part of the system which, has in its operation appeared to you 
 oppressive and unjust, we shall carefully explain such clause or clauses, 
 upon the true construction and meaning of vvfaich doubts hav« arisen. 
 . We regret, Sir, that the attempt made at our last session to raise a fund 
 for the cutting and clearing a waggon road from South- West-Point to the 
 settlements on Cumberland river, by lottery, has not proved commensurate 
 to the object in view : And while we feel a certainty th^t thepuj^lie bene- 
 fit and convenience will be heightened exceed I nglyfrqm such a road, we 
 shall strive to extend such legislative aid to that object. as the present sit- 
 uation and resources of the Te'rritory may admit of. 
 
 To pi-omote the general interest and happiness of the people, will be 
 our first and greatest care ; and in this we harbour not a doubt but that 
 we shall meet with your generous assistance. L-. 
 
 We rejoice vyith your Excellency, that the calamities arising from In- 
 dian warfare, have now in a great measure ceased to exist upon our ex- 
 posed frontiers ; and so long as a remembrance of past eufierings contin- 
 ues, we shall entertain a' grateful sense of your Excellency's unwearied 
 and Constant struggles to promote a general peace with the Indian tribes ; 
 the good effects of which we now so sensibly experience. 
 
 It is to be lamented however, that such is the savage disposition of In- 
 dians, and sogreat their thirst for shedding the blood of white men, that 
 even in times of peace, the lives ot our frontier settlers are in a greater or 
 degree insecure ; but when this melancholy truth presents itself to our 
 .view, we derive great consolation from the pleasing hope, that f;he federal , 
 government will afford us such defensive protection, which as citizens 
 
12 
 
 of Americii, we have a right to expect, and the present flourishing situa- 
 tion of American resources, and their brilliant armament authorizes us to 
 look for. 
 
 We cannot conclude without expressing ouir approbrtion of your Ex- 
 cellency's administration, and a sincere wish that the people of this Ter- 
 ritory may long experience your generous and patriotic services,in their 
 favour, and for a continuanqe of your excellency's public, individual-9.nd 
 domestic happiness, ,, 
 
 JOHN SEVIER, Chr. 
 
 Which being'read was concurred wijh by this house. ^ 
 
 On motion, a bill was present^^ to compel the clerks of the several 
 county courts, registers and rangers, within this Territory to keep their 
 offices at the court-houses of their respective counties. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first tinie was pass- 
 ed and sent to the Council. , 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to amend an act passed at Knbxville, 
 September the 30th, 1794, intituled, ' An act ascerta;ining what property 
 in this Territory shall be deemed taxable property, and the method of col- 
 lecting public taxes,' endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time was pass- 
 ed and retarned. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to amend an act, intituled, ' An act to 
 
 regulate and ascertain the several officers fees therein contained, passed at 
 
 Knoxville, September 29, 1794,, endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was amended, passed 
 
 and returned,. 
 
 On motion, a bill was presented to suspend the operation of an act, inti- 
 tuled, ' An act for the relief of, such persons as have been disabled by 
 wannds, or rendered incapable of procuring for themselves and families 
 subsistencej in the militia, sefrviee of this Territory, and providing for the 
 widows and orphans of such as have died. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the first time was passed 
 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to divide the' connty of Washington 
 into two distinct counties ; endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the third time was 
 amended, passed and returned. 
 
 On motion, a bill was presented appointing commissioners to erect a 
 court-heuse,'pri3un and stocks in the county of Sevier, and to lay oQt and 
 establish a town in the same. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be rfead, which being read the first time was pass- 
 ed and sent to the council. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from-the committee of propositions and grievances, Report- 
 ed, that the petition of Archibald Fisher' and James Reese, praying a re- 
 dress ; alsoj the petition of sundry inhabitants of Mero district, praying 
 that an act pass tb prevent horse racing ; likewise, the petition of sundry 
 inhabitants of Unox, Jefierson, and Hawkins counties, praying ff division 
 of said coun-ties, ought to be-refered to the next General Assembly. 
 And that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Sevier county, praying 
 
13, 
 
 that a court-house, prison and stocks, be erected in said county, is reason- 
 able and that commissioners be appointed to 6x on the place. 
 
 JOHN Upton, chr. 
 
 Concurred with and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a resolution of this Houfg, respecting the 
 business of the session ; endorsed, concurred with. ... .^,. 
 
 Also, a bill appointing commissioners for regulating the towli of Greene- 
 ville, in Greene county. — And a bill to authorise the sheriils to collect 
 Ihetr arrearages in the differient counties ; endorsed, read the first time ajid 
 o^ passed. v 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read which being read the second time were 
 passed and returned. 
 
 The petition of George Gillespie, praying an allowance for his services 
 as sheriff in Washington district, was read and refered to the committee 
 of propositions and grievances, and sent to the Council. 
 
 A message from the Councif: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen qf the House of Representative^ 
 
 The Council do not concur witj^, your proposition in refering the peti- 
 tion of George Gillespie to the coiQaiittee of propositions and .grievances, 
 but propose that a specisU committee of claims be appointed ; and on their 
 part name Mr. Taylor. 
 
 Concurred with, and Messrs. Cocke, Landers, and Wear, ^^e appointed 
 on the part of iJiis bouse. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to prevent the recovery of money won 
 by horse racing ; endorsed, read the first time ai)d parsed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read which being read the first time was passed 
 and returned. 
 
 Oj) motion, a bill was presented to appoint commissioners for the re.gu- 
 lation of Clarksville, in Tennessee county. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read which being read the first time was pass- 
 ed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill for appointing commissioners in the 
 county of Jefferson, for the purpose of erecting a court-house, ,&c. en- 
 dorsed, ' read the second t^e and passed,' 
 
 And a bill to repeal an act of the General .Assembly, entitled, an act to 
 repeal an act requiring persons holding monies arising from fines and for- 
 feitures, &c. endorsed, ' Read the third titjie and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was on 
 motion rejected, and the latter read the third tigae, amended by consent of 
 the Council and ordered to be engrossed, ' 
 
 Received also, a bill ^eclari^g in force an act of itbe General Assembly 
 of North Carolina, passed at Fayetteville, on the first of November, 1790, 
 entitled, an act empowering the county courts to direct the secretary of 
 state to correct certain patents, endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
14 
 
 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Council a bill to amend an act, passed at Knozville, 
 Sept. 30, 1794, entitled an act ascertaining^hat property in this Territory 
 shall be deemed taxable, &c. And a bill limiting the time of attendance 
 of grand jurors, &c. each endorsed, ' read the second time amended and 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were amended, pass- 
 ed the second time and returned. 
 
 Received alsq, a bill to suspend the operation of an act, for the relief of 
 such persons as have been disabled by wounds, &c. And a bill establish- 
 ing BlountvUle, in Sullivan county, each endorsed, read the first time and 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read which being read, were amended, pass- 
 ed the second time, and returned. ' . 
 
 Received also, a bill to appoint commissioners to erect a court-house, 
 &c. in the county of Sevier. And a bill to compel the clerks of courts, re- 
 gisters and rangers to keep their offices at the court houses of their res- 
 pective counties, e^ch endorsed, ' read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered to be read, which being read, the former was amended, passed 
 the second time and returned, and the latter was, on mbtion'laid over till 
 the next assembly. 
 
 And a bill appointing commissioners for the regulation of the town of 
 Greeneville, endorsed, ' read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time and returned. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the determination on Monday, on the bill to 
 divide the county of Knox be rescinded, and that the bill be taken up and 
 reconsidered. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Hardiman and seconded, ordered, that the yeas and 
 nays on the question, be entered on the journal. 
 
 For reconsidering the bill : Messrs. Cocke, Tipton, Taylor, Kelly, Wear , 
 Rutledge, and Doherty, — Against it, Messrs. iM'Min, Hardiman, Ford, 
 Landers, and Beaird. — Yeas 7. — Nays 5; 
 
 The said bill to divide Enox county being taken up and read was passed 
 the third time and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill to appoint commissioners for the regu- 
 lation of Clarksville, in Tennessee coudty ; endorsed, read the first time 
 and passed : And a bill to prevent the recovery of money won by horse 
 racing ; endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that theee bills be read, which being read the second time, the 
 former was passed and returned, and the latter rejected. 
 
 Adjourned until to-mbrrow, 9 o'clock. 
 
15 
 
 THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The committee to whom' was referred the report of the treasurer of 
 Washington and Hamilton districts, -^ / 
 
 Report, that from the statement of the treasurer of returns made from 
 t^e Clerks of Greene, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier and Knox counties, the 
 sum of four thousand two hundred and eighty-seven dollars & four & one 
 half cents arises from taxation out of those counties : That there is a tax 
 yet due on fifty six origlnaj grants of sixty-two and a half cents eaoji, re- 
 gistered by the register of Knox county ; That the clerk of the superior 
 court of Washington district, reported to him, that the amount of taxes on 
 suits at law, fines and forfeitures, by him received since the first day of 
 June, 1794, until the first day of June, '1795, in part discharge of which 
 amount, he hath prodtficed authenticated certificates for the attendance of 
 members of the last General Assembly, but the sum is not particularized 
 by the treasurer. 
 
 Your committee remark, that the treasurer of Mero district as yet, has 
 made no return, neither have the clerks ol Davidson, Tennessee, Sullivan, 
 or Washington counties, which neglect is suggested to be occasioned by 
 the sudden and unexpected cal} of the present General Assembly : There- 
 fore, they are of opinion, a longer time ought to be allowed to the said trea- 
 Burer and clerks to bring forward their reports. 
 
 Your conimittee beg leave to observe, that the monies arising from the 
 tax levied by the last General Assembly very much exceeds their most 
 sanguine expectations ; and that such will be the state of the treasury de- 
 partment, that the next tax to be levied may be very much lessened, and 
 then be fully commensurate and adequate to defray every expenditure and ■ 
 necessary contingency of our government. 
 
 JOHN SEVIER, Chr. 
 
 Endorsed, concurred with. 
 
 Read, concurred with and returned. 
 
 A message from the Council. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,^ 
 
 The Council herewith send you a message, which they have this day 
 received from liis Excellency Governor Blount, accompanying sundry pa- 
 pers respecting the opening a waggon road from the state of South Caro- 
 lina to this Territory. 
 
 The Council propose appointing a* special committee to take info con- 
 sideration and report on said communications, and on their part have 
 named Messrs. Sevier and- Taylor. 
 -Message,£ram the Governor: ^ '• , 
 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Council : and _ • 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 I lay before you copies of several papers respecting the opening of a 
 waggon road from Buncombe court house, in North Carolina, to this Ter- 
 ritory, a ligt of which is subjoined, recommending that important subject 
 to your consideration. , \, 
 
 Wm. BLOUNT. 
 
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 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Council : 
 Mr. President and Oenllemen •efthi ■Council : 
 
 The House of Representatives concur with your proposition of appoint- 
 ing a special committee to take into consideration the communications of 
 the Governor.; and appoint on their part Messrs. Wear, Cocke^Doherty,f 
 and Taylor. a 
 
 Received from the Council, a bill limiting the lime of attendance of 
 grand jurors and constables at the several courts ; endorse!, read the third 
 time, amended and passed. » ^ 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the third time vfas 
 amended, by consent of the Council, passed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Also, a bill to alter and establish the line betweeathe counties of Jeffer- 
 son and Sevier ; endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read the second time, was 
 amended, passed and returned. 
 
 On motion, a bill was presented to repeal so much of an act,^ intituled, 
 An act to regulate and ascertain the several officers fees therein contained, 
 passed at Knoxville,>September 29, 1794, as ^spects the fees of the clerks 
 and masters in equity, and establishing other fees in their stead. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill; be read, which being read the first time, was 
 passed and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council the following bills: Abillto-appoint commis- 
 sioners for the regulation of Clarkaville, in Tennessee county — A bill to 
 suspend the operation of an act, intituled, " An act for the relief of such 
 persons as have been disabled by wounds, &c. in the militia of tthis Terri- 
 tory." — A bill establishing a town in Sullivan county by the name of 
 Blountville. — A bill Appointing commissioners to erect a court-house, &c. 
 &c. in the county of Sevier ; each endorsed, read the second time and 
 
 ^t. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills b^ read, which being read the third time were 
 passed and returned. 
 
 The committee to whom was refered the petition of Qeorge Gillespie, 
 reported, that the prayer of the petition is reasonable, and that he be al- 
 lowed the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars and fifteen cents, which 
 sum ought to be paid and allowed him by the treasurer in the settlement 
 of his public accounts. 
 
 ^, ABRAHAM LANDERS, Chr. 
 
 Concurred with 1 and sent to the Council. 
 
 Received from the Council the report of the committee on the petition of 
 George Gillespie, endorsed, concurred with. 
 
 Also, a bill providing for the enumeration of the inhabitants of this Ter- 
 ritory, endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that, this bill be read, jvhicH" being read the third lime was 
 amended, passed and returned. 
 
 Rdsohed, that George Gillespie, sheriff pf Washington county, be al- 
 lowed one hundred and twenty dollars arid^'ifteen centgv:,for monies ex- 
 pended and seirvices performed as sheriff in 'Washington district. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morfow ? o'clock. . ' , * 
 
17 
 
 FRIDAY, JULY. 10, 1795. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received froni the Canncil, a bill to alter and establish a line between 
 the counties of Jefferson and Sevier, endorsed,,, redd the second time and 
 
 Ordered, the.t this bill be read, which, being read the third time was 
 ainended, passed and returned. 
 
 Also, a,bill to amend an act passed a,t Knoxville, September SO, 1794, 
 intituled, " An act ascertaining what property shall be deemed taxable pro- 
 perty, &c. endorsed, read the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bUl be read, which being read the third lime was 
 amended by conseiU of the Council, passed and ordered to be engros^p^ 
 
 Likewise, a bill to repeal so much of an act, intituled, " An act to -regu- 
 late and ascertain the several officers fees," &c, passed at Knoxville, Sept. 
 29, 1794, endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill he reiid, which: being read the second time was, 
 amenfled passed, and returqed, . ' . 
 
 IVIr. Hardimaniwho had. leave to enter hie dissent against the bill pro- 
 viding for the enumeration of the inhabitants of this Territory, entered the 
 following' 
 
 1st. It will he leading the people into a change of government, and bur- 
 dening them with additional taxes, without a certa/inty of deriving any ad- 
 vantages from it, and which they themsefves have not requested. 
 
 2d. There are only two sources of revenue, "one by travellers and the 
 othgrfby the United ^tates, to enable the people to pay the expenditures of 
 government, both in my 9pinion inadequate to that purpose. 
 
 Sdyin taking the census, the travellers may be numbered in each of the 
 counties they travel through, and thereby we may be imposed upon. 
 
 THOMAS HARDIMAN. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to, the Cfouncil, 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, , 
 
 The House of Representatives propose that the estimates for the Gene- 
 ral Assembly be made out until the llth inBtant,finclusive, with which 
 they request your concurrence. ■ ' ' 
 
 Adjourned until lo-morrow, 9 O'clock, A.M. ' ., 
 
 SATURDAl, JULY ll, 1795. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. ^ 
 
 Received from the CoT»ncil,% bill to repeal so much oi.^n act, intituled, 
 *" An act to fegulate and ascertain the several ^officers "tees therein con- 
 tained, passed at Knoxville, September 29, l794|i endorsed, read the second 
 time and passed. " '■" ■« > ; 
 
 Ordered, thatSthis bill be read, which being read the tliird time was pass- 
 ed and returned. 4f 
 ." Whereas it appears to the General Assembly by the oath of Joseph 
 M'Min,'Sisq. that, he drew the certificate granted to William Cooke, esq. 
 ' for his attendance as a membSr at the last session of Assembly, at Knox- 
 
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 ville, by direction of said Cocke, and that he has lost or mislaid the same, 
 so that he cannot find it, and that he never delivered it to the sai^ Cocke. ' 
 
 Resolved, that the clerk be directed to make a new certificate for Wil- 
 liam Cocke, «sq. for fifty two dollars and thirty three and one half cents, 
 for his attendance at the last session of Assembly, in lieu of the certificate 
 so lost or mislaid. 
 
 Sent for concnrrence. « 
 
 Returned, endorsed, read and concurred with. 
 
 Received a message from the Council, coneiirring with the message 
 of this house with respect to making out the estimates. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be ssnt to the Council ; 
 Mr. President and Gentlemen ^ the Legislative Council : 
 
 We propose that the allowance to be made to each member of the Gene- 
 ral Assembly, per day, be two dollars and fifty cents, and the clerks the 
 same per day as a member, and be allowed the same for stationary and en- 
 grossing that they were allowed at the last session ; and that each mem- 
 ber and clerk be allowed two dollars and- fifty cents for every thirty miles 
 riding to and from the assembly ; and that each doorkeeper be allowed 
 two dollars for each days attendance, with which we retfuest your concur- 
 rence. 
 
 Received from the Council, a message concurring with the above. 
 
 Resolved, that Baldwin Harle and William L. Lovely, be allowed twen- 
 ty dollars for drawing and engrossing eight bills. 
 
 Sent for concnrrence. 
 
 Received also, a resolutfon of this house in favor of Baldwin Harle and 
 William L. Lovely, endorsed, read and concurred with. 
 
 Received from the Council the following report : 
 
 Your committee to whom was refered the resolution of the assembly of 
 South Carolina, together with Governors Vanderhoret's and Blount's let- 
 ters, on the subject of cutting and opening a road thro' the Eastern moun- 
 tains, report the following resolution : 
 
 Resolved, That his Excellency Governor Blount be authorised and di- 
 rected to appoint three commissioners, to meet the three commissioners 
 appointed by the state of South Carolina, to deliberate and consult on 
 measures for the purpose of cutting and opening a road through the east- 
 ern mountains, and report unto our next general assembly the result of 
 their conferenceY also, the practicability and probable expence of cutting 
 and bpening the said road, the nearest and best rout through .the moun- 
 tains — That the Governor, also, be authorised and empowered to draw a 
 sum out of the treasury, not exceeding' one hundred dollars, for the pur- 
 pose of defraying ths necessary expences of said commissioners. Which 
 is submitted. Endorsed, concurred with, which being read was concurred 
 with. ' 
 
 Received from the Council the following resolution: 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone and William Macklin be allowed thir- 
 ty-five, dollars for drawing and engrossing fourteen billfeis . read and con- 
 curred with. 
 
 A message from the Council. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, i 
 
 The business being about to be brought to'a close this evening,' we pro- 
 
pose that' a-message be- Bent to tlje Qoitrernor i'nformiog' hliti of tli^saine, 
 and^request to be prorogued ; that a member from each bouse wait on him 
 accordlngly,iittdTapp^int Mr. .TZaylorr.on theit part. , ./' 
 
 CbnctirredVith, and Mr. Co^ke-appointed on the part nf, this house., ^, 
 
 'Received from the Council, a resolution allowing. John Stofte ten dol- 
 lars, for the use of his house j read and concurred'with... , . , '.v 
 
 Mssolvei, th^t itis-the senseiot this house, that James White, esq,, eject 
 ed at the l^st s^s^io^ of, the General Assembly to represent l;bis Teriji^)!^, 
 iu>tBe CSongresBof the United States,' wds elected to represehVthe TotS- 
 tqry in Congress during the existence of the teajporary gbyerhmeht... 
 
 Received from the Council, a resjolution of this house respectinllifiie 
 election, pf James Wbite, endprsedjiread and concurred with;. • : f ; 
 
 A mesfea^ froiji She' Govfirnor. '-i--" ■ 
 
 WiWiftm Blouh% Governorj in and oyer the Territory, of the Wnited 
 States of America, south of -the rivet Ohio, 
 
 To ihsjPresideni and Genikwien of thiiLegislaiive Council, arid; 
 5P^ Spe^herand gentlemen of lie House of' Representatives: 
 
 Thfe/busitieSjSpf this Session being ^Onipleted, the Genepl Assembly is 
 prorogued' sine <2ift 
 
 Given under myii^Dd and seal, at H^ozville, J^ly'll, VJSS- 
 
 WILLIAM BLOUNT. 
 
 By the Governori " " •. ' 
 
 Thomas H. WltWAMs, Pro Sec'y. j 
 
 » 
 
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 Estimate of the wages of the House of-'Bepresentatiyes, clerks -gnd 
 door-keepers, at a session commenping June 29, 1796, and ending July 11, 
 1795,, alltjwing two dollars and fifty cents per day for each iliefflber and 
 clerk, and two dollars for the door-keepers,, and two dollars and'flfty cents 
 for every thirty miles'riding to a^d from the assembly, to the mefli^ers and 
 clerks, also, their ferriages. ' . 
 
 
 
 B.ays. 
 
 Ferries. 
 
 MiUi. 
 
 ■Dolls. 
 
 , Gents. 
 
 Joseph Hardin, 
 
 
 13 . 
 
 2 
 
 160 
 
 45 
 
 16 2-3 
 
 Geoirge bijherty, 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 60 
 
 37 
 
 66 2-3 
 
 Williarn Coeke, 
 
 ' 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 lOO 
 
 41 
 
 16 2-3 
 
 John Tipton^ 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 218 
 
 60 
 
 79 
 
 Leeroy Taylor, 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 200 
 
 49 
 
 32 2-3 
 
 James Ford, 
 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 460 
 
 71 
 
 63 
 
 Joseph M'MId, 
 
 
 13 
 
 , .2 
 
 170 
 
 46 
 
 99 1-3 
 
 Alexander Kelly, 
 
 
 ■ '13 ' 
 
 2 
 
 25 
 
 34 
 
 74 2-3 
 
 Thom^Haidiman, 
 
 
 13 
 
 6 
 
 370. 
 
 64 
 
 7 
 
 Abraholm Ladders, 
 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 360 
 
 62. 
 
 16 
 
 Samuel Wear, 
 
 
 12 
 
 2 
 
 60 
 
 35 
 
 16' 2-3 
 
 George Rutledge, 
 
 
 11 
 
 2 . 
 
 ■240 
 
 47 
 
 32 1^3^ 
 
 John Beaird, 
 
 
 13 
 
 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 
 Baldwin' Haile, clerk, 
 
 
 13 , 
 
 r,-.^.. 
 
 200 
 
 - 49 
 
 32 2.-3 
 
 Doi. for stationary aid ea 
 
 ■ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 grossing; 
 
 
 
 
 36 
 
 
 Wm. Li Lovely, ilerk. 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 20O 
 
 49^ 
 
 32 2-3 
 
 Dp. for stationary^and en' 
 
 ■ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 grossing, 
 
 
 
 
 35 
 
 
 R. Mynatj doorkeeper. 
 
 ^ 
 
 13 
 
 
 
 26 
 
 
 Dollars, 816 74 2-3 
 
 Ordered, that the Honorable Speaker sigtl the Journal of this house, as 
 the proceedings thereof, and that the cTei;k attest the same. ' 
 
 JOSEPH HARDIN, S. H. R. 
 Test BaUmn Hurle, C, H. R,» 
 
JOUEFAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PROCEEDINGS 
 
 OF A 
 
 CONVENTION 
 
 BEGAN AND HELD 
 
 AT KNOXVILLE, JANyARY U, 1736. 
 
 KNOXVIIiLE: 
 
 FBINTCD BY GEORGE ROULSTONE, 1706. 
 
 NAgHVILI/E-y •• 
 
 RE-FBINTED BY McEENNIE & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICK 
 
 1^52. 
 
OBDERGD TO BE BE-FRINTED BT THjg GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 
 i'' - ' ' '• ' ■ 
 
 OF THE STATE OP TENNESSEE, OF 1851-2. 
 
J Oil El AL 
 
 OF THP 
 
 PROCEEDINGS ot a CONVENTION, began and held at 
 KnoxyiLLE, on the eleventh day of J a h ti a r t, one thousand seven huw 
 drei and riinely six, for the purpose o'f forming a CONSTITUTION, 
 0^1 FOR^or GOVERNMENT, for tte,permanent government of the 
 .People. 
 
 niHE ^following .members appeared, prodaced tbeir^e^efd^ntials, and took 
 * I their seats, to wzV. ,, V 
 
 David CrsMg) James Greonaway, Joseph Blaqk, Satnuel Gla,ss, frottl tfa| 
 county o! Blount. ' , ; - , 
 
 John- M'I|r airy, AndreW Ja,ckBon, J^iikies RobertBon, Th'onias Hardemata, 
 J(iel Lewie, from the county of; Z)a?ii(2spn. . , 
 
 Samuel Frazi'er, Steghen Brooks, WUliantRajikiii, JohaGalbreath, Eli- 
 sha Baker, from the couiity of Greene, w. 
 
 James Bg'rry, Thomas H«ndecspn, Joseph JH'Mitifl, William Cocke, 
 Richard Mitchell, from the county of Mifw^tfi(. 
 
 -Alexander Outlaw, Joseph 'Ajiderson^ George Dohprty,Uames Roddye, 
 Archibald Roan, from the c6unty of Jefferson'. \ 
 
 William £lon|it, Jamgea White, Charles M'Clung, John ^dair, from ^le 
 county of ,ir«oa?. ,, , , ^ * 
 
 0eorge Rutledge, William C. -C. Claiborne, 'John S((elby, j«n. John 
 Rhea,,ilichaTd Gammon, from the county of SuUivan.: . 
 
 Peter Bryan, Samuel Wear, Spencer Clack, J&hn Clatk, Thomas Bnck- 
 enham,.froin,the county of 'Sevier,^ ' , 
 
 Thomas Johnston, J^mes Ford, William Fort, Robert Prince', William 
 Prince, froni the county of Tennessee. ' 
 
 Landon Carter, John Tipton, Leeroy Taylor,, James Stuart,^ Samuel 
 Handley, from th/? county of WashfTigton. , :i^^- 
 
 The house pro(Je'eded' to the choice of" a presidenl;, his excelldncy Wil- ' 
 liam Blount was unanimously chosen, and conducted ^to the chair. t^0( 
 
 The house then proceeded to the election of a secretary ;. William Slac- 
 lin was iinanimously chosen, ■ i , ■ 
 
% 
 
 Also, to a reading and engrOssiDg clerk, when John Sevier, jun. was 
 ^elected by a mfijority of the houqe. 
 ''^ Then to the appointment of a door-keeper, and chose Johnlljea. 
 
 On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Roddye, Ordered, that this 
 Convention commence to-morrow with prayer and a sermon, to be deliver- 
 ed by the Rev. Mr. Carrick. 
 
 On motion of Mr. White, seci^dedby Mr. Carter, Ordered, that Messrs. 
 White and Adair have leave of absence to-morrow. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Robertson, secdnded"by Mr- '^Port, Resolved, that a 
 committee be appointed to report what rules are necessary to be observed 
 in doing business during the session of ConvenUon ; and that Messrs. An- 
 derson, M'Nairy, Tipton, Claiborne, and Johnson compose the same. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 SEVERAL' members from Sumner,' wa. David Shelby, Isaac Walton, 
 Daniel Sinith, William Douglass, and Edward D'Ouglfiss, appeared, pro- 
 duced their credentials, and took their seats. 
 
 Mr. Tipton,' from the commiitee appointed to report -what rules are ne- 
 cessary to be observed in doing bnsines^.during the session of Convention, 
 reported as follows ! , ' "' 
 
 I. When the President is in the chair, every member may sit in his place 
 
 with his head covered. 
 ,«II. Every member shaU come into the bouse uncovered,' and ^hall continue 
 
 so at all times, biit when he sits in bis place. 
 Illi The President having taken the chair, anda-majority of the members 
 being present, the Secretary shall read the journal of the prece- 
 .ding day, in order that any mistake may be corrected, that may 
 have been made in the entries. 
 IV.' While the journal, or public papers are reading, or when any member 
 is speaking, there shall bene i|iterruption'; noi^ shall any member 
 read any printed paper, but the "attention of the Conventidn is ex- 
 pected. ' ' 
 
 V. Every member, when he speaks,-, ahall, staiiding in hjs, place, address 
 
 bimsejf to the President or Chairman, as the case may be, who 
 shall give his attention by naming, the members. . 
 
 VI. If two or more members rise to speak at the same time, the President 
 
 shall determine which shall speak first. 
 
 VII. .When any motion shall be before the house, anfl not properly under- 
 
 stood, the President' may explain, but shall not attemj>t, in such ex- 
 planation, to sway the house by argument or debate. 
 Vni. A member digressing from the subject, or using personal observations 
 ' or reflections, may be called to order by the President, Chairman, 
 f or any member of the house. 
 IX.' All motions to be committed to writing, and seconded, and handed to 
 the President, before the same can be considered in possession of 
 the house, except a motion, of course. 
 
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 ■ X. No' question shall be put upon a motfon, unless feecpnded. 
 
 XI. No member to speak more than twice, without leave, of the house., to 
 
 the same question, unless in a commjttee of the whole. v , 
 
 XII. When a question is before the ConventonJ no motion shall be reoeiy- 
 
 ' ed, unless for an amendment, for the previous question, or to com- 
 init, or to adjourn. 
 Xni. On motion, any member fchall have theprivMegeof enteringhiadis- 
 slsnt/aga.inst any of the proceedings of the house r and the yeas 
 , and nays, on any que;stion, shall be taken and entered on the jour- 
 nal, on motion for that purpose made and seconded.- 
 XIV. No member to depart the service of the ho<ase vrithoQt leave^ 
 
 On motion of Mr, Carter, seconded by Mr. Rhea, Resolved, that the fol- 
 Ibwing ai;ticle be added as an amendment to the atove rules : 
 
 ' That the President of this Convention, with leave of the house, shall 
 have^privilege to speak upon any subject proposed, agreeably to the rules 
 established by the bouse — provided lie speaketh before the argument? "of 
 the house are gone through, ' . • • ''- 
 
 James Houston, a member from the county of Blount, appeared, produ- 
 ced his credentials, and took his seat. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Claiborne, seconded by Mr,.Ilutledge — Resolved, that 
 economy is ah amiable trail;' iu any government, and that in fixing the sal- 
 aries of the officers there'of, the situation and resources of th^ country 
 should be attended to-. 
 
 Resolved, that Ten Shillings and Six Pence; Virginia currency, per day, 
 to every member is a sufficient compensation for his services in the con- 
 vention, and One Dollar for every thirty miles they travel, in coming to 
 and returning from the convention'; and that the inembers pledge, them- 
 selves, each one to the other, that they. -will not draw a greater sum out of 
 the pubhc treasury. 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Rliea,.and seconded by Mr. Carter, that the 
 above resolution be amended by striking out the'5v6rds. Ten Shillings and 
 Six Pendb, Virginia currency, and insert, in liteu, the words One Dollar 
 and Fifty Cents. , "- • 
 
 A motion was then made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Fort, for 
 postponing the above resolution, as amended, which was determined in the 
 eegative. 
 
 The question was then put, iipon the motion, as. amended, aijd deter- 
 mined unanimously in the affirmative. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Roan, seconded by Mr. Fori, Resolved, that a com- 
 mittee of privileges ^nd elections be appointed ; and that Messrs. Greena- 
 way, Robertson, Frazier, Berry, Doherty,, Adair, Gammon, Walton, Clack, 
 Ford, and Stuart compose the same. • ' ' 
 
 Oh motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded^by Mr. Ford — Resolved, that the 
 house proceed to appoint a committee of two members from each county, 
 
 to diaft a con^itution, ' and that each county name their members. 
 
 Messrs. Craig and Black were nominated for the county of Blov,ntyMessra, 
 M'Nairy and Jackson for the county of Davidson. Messrs. Frpier and 
 Rankin^ fur the county of Greene. Messrs. Cocke, and Henderson for, the 
 county df Hawkins. Messrs. Anderson and Roddye for the county of 
 Jefferson, Messrs. Blount and -M'CI ung for the county of Kriox. Messrs. 
 
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 Claiborne and Rhea for the pountjr of ' SuUiyan, Messrs. Shelby and 
 Smitli forthe county of Sumner. Messrs.. Wear and John Clack' for :the 
 coAnty of Sevier. Messrs. Johnston ^nd Fort for the county of. Tennes- 
 see. And Messrs. Tipton and Stuart for the county of Washingtem. 
 ■ Mr. M'Minn mav^and was BeooBded, by Mr. Anderson, that the opin- 
 ion of the house be taken, whether a bill of rights fee prefixed to the con- 
 stitution., The question, was put and determined jn the affi'mative. 
 
 It -was then moved by Mr. Claiborne, -fc-sBoonded by Mr.' M'Minn, that 
 the committee appointed to draft a constitution or form of govern- 
 ment, be instructed to present to this house, at as early a period as possi- 
 ble, a dedaration, or \^M of rights, to be prefixed to the constitution; 
 which was determiried in the affirmative. 
 
 On motion of Mr, Outlaw, seconded by Mr. Johnston, that the legisla- 
 ture consist of two housie's.' 
 
 It was then' mov^d by Mr.' Cocke, seconded :by Mr. Qutlawtj, tHat the 
 above motioii be postponed until the committee appointed to draft the con- 
 stitution, shall have reported the bill df rights; which was agreed to. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. ■ ' 
 
 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13,' 1796, 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 And adjourned till to-niorrow one o'clock, r. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 , JjOfIN CRA WFOREt, a member front fhe county of Knox, appeared, 
 j)rodaced his credentials, andtpok his seat. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Anderson, seQonded by Mr. M'Minn, Regolyed, that 
 it be a standing rule, that the President adjourii the Convention every day 
 at three o'clock, without motion, except the Convention be previously ad- 
 journed on motion. ' , , ' 
 
 On motion of Mr. M'Minn, seconded by Mr. Cocke, Resolved, that it is 
 the sense of this Convention, that the journal of their proceedings- and 
 the constitution, including the bill of rigtits, be published as early as prac- 
 ticable,^ fop the information of the people ; and fo this end the Secr^ary of 
 this Convention is instructed to furnish the Printer, Gfebrge Roulstone^ 
 with, a daily copy of th? journal, and with a copy of the constitution, ior 
 eluding th? bill of rights, as soon as it may be formed. 
 , On motion of Mr. Roan, seconded by Mr. Tipton, Resolved, that the 
 Secretary of this Convention deliver the certificates 'of the election of 
 the several members to^ the committee of privileges and elections; and 
 that in case where there is aiiy" doubt, they be directed \o report Bpecially. 
 , On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Lewis, Resolved, that 
 Messrii Stuart and Prazier be .withdrawn from the committee 'of privi- 
 leges and elections, and that Messrs. Carter and Brooks be added in lien. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, A.M. 
 
FRtDAY, JANUARY 15, 1196. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. " 
 
 On motion of -Mr. Carter, and seconded by Mr. Tiptotit Re^olv^d, that a 
 committee.of twp-b^ appointed tp examine the cppies.of the journal daily, 
 to be'defiveced by the Secretary to the' Printer, and that Mr. Cdr4ser and 
 Mr. Gammon (iompose the same. 
 
 Mr. Smithi'ChairmaD of the committee ap,poioted.' to ^ra(t, a constitji- 
 tion, presented to .the Conventioii, a draft of a bill of rights, to be pressed 
 to the constitution., t 
 
 On motion made by Mr. Claiborne, and seconded by Mr. Johnston, Re- 
 solved, that the convention resolve itself into a committee of the wholp 
 convention, to t&ke under consideration the draft of si. bill of rights, to be 
 prefixeid to the constitution. The convention resolved itself into a com- 
 n^tte&of thf whole accordingly, 'land phose Mr. Robertson,^Chairman ; and 
 aftei'. some time spent I hereiu, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. 
 Chairman reported, that the committee had made some progress oii the 
 business refered to them ; but noth^vipg time! tq. comjilete the same, de- 
 silted leave to sit again to-morrow. 
 
 Orjiered, that tbe comtnittee Jtiave leave to sit again, to-morrow. 
 . Adjourned-till tO'jinorrow^O g'clock, A, M. 
 
 SATURDAY, JANUARY 16,1796; 
 
 Met according to .adjou,rnment. 
 
 The order of the.day, for taking into further consideration a 4raft of 
 the bill of rights to be .pressed to the constitution, being called for. 
 
 Resolved, that the convention resolve itself into a committee of the 
 whole convention, to take nnderfurther consideratio'ti a draft of the bill of 
 rights. 
 
 ' Th.e convention resolved -.itsQlf into a committee ^f the whole accord- 
 ingly. Mr. Robertson in the chair ; after some time spent.therejn, Mr. 
 President resumed the chair 'ahd Mr. Robertson reported, that the commit- 
 tee had gone through the busine.ss<refered to them. 
 ; On motion, of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Ajidei^sqn, r^splved, that 'the 
 Secretary .do furnish the Printpr with the draft of the hill of rights, tp be 
 preiSxed to the constitution, ajid direct him to strike off fifty, five copies of 
 it for the use of the members, as sonn as m^y be. , 
 
 On motion of Mr. Roddye, seconded by Mr. RI>ea,, resolved,,, that two 
 members be appointed to oontraot with the Printer, to print the propeed- 
 ings of the convention, and Mr, Roddye jaiid Mr. Robertson were appoint- 
 ed for that pnrpPse. , . , ~ , , 
 
 Ordered, that Messrs. Craig and JBelry have leave of absence till Mon- 
 day and Mr. Jtutt^dge till Tuesday. 
 
 ■ Mr. Doherty, Chairman of the committee ofprivileges arid' elections, 
 reported^ that theyjiave examined the Returns from the counties of pjount, 
 Da vidsoUj Greene, Jefferson, Knox,- Seyier, Sumner, Sullivan, Washing- 
 ton, and Tennessee^ and are of opinion they are satisfactory. 
 
 The committee are also of opinion, that the certificates of elections of 
 
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 Messrs. M'Minn, Cocke, Berry, and Mitchell from the county of Hawkins 
 are salisfaclory. 
 
 They also find, from information of James Berry, esq. that he was pre- 
 sent at the close of the election for the county of Hfiwkins, and heard the 
 presiding officer of said election, proclaim, that Thomas Henderson, was 
 duly elected to represent the said county ; and therefore are of opthion that 
 the said Thomas Henderson has a right to hold his seat as a member ef 
 this convention, which report being read was concurred with. 
 
 Adjourned tillMonday 10 o'clock, a»'m. 
 
 MONDAY, JANUARY IS, 1796, 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 ON motion of Mr. Roan, seconded by Mr. Rutledge, resolTOd,that the 
 committee appointed to contract with the Printer be directed to proceed no 
 farther on that bnsi'nesB, and that an estimate be made of the ezpences of 
 printing, be laid before the next General Assembly. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Roan, seconded by Mr. Carter, resolved, that it shall 
 be the duty of the President or Chairman to call gentlemen spectators, ap- 
 pearing anions ^^e members, vrhen in session, by naiti^, and to desire them 
 to .withdraw lo t1i)e seats assigned them. . 
 
 The convention having under consideration the bill of rights, to be pre- 
 fixed to the constitution, a motion was made by Mr, Jackson, and seconded 
 by Mr. Anderson, that the .thirty-first section of the bill of rights be amend- 
 ed, by inserting ' and the right of soil,' immAdiitely after ' sovereignty.'— 
 This proposfed amendment wks objected to ; where >upon the yeas and nays 
 were called fot by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr.' Anderson, which are 
 as follows, to -wit : 
 
 YEAS. 
 
 Messrs. Frazier, Brooks, Jackson, Hardeman, Barry, Outlaw, Anderson, 
 "Doiierty, Roddye, David Shelby, William Douglass, Bryan, Wear, John- 
 ston, Fort, Ford, Robert Prince, William Prince, Handley, Galbreath and 
 Taylor. 
 
 NAYS. 
 
 Messrs. Crai^, Greenaway, Black, Houston, M'Nairy, Robertson, Lewis, 
 Rankin, Bakei;, M'Mlnn; Hpndersoli, Cocke, Mitchell, Roan, White, Blount, 
 M'Clung, Adair, Crawford, Rutledge, Claiborne, John Shelby, Jun., Rbea, 
 Walton, Edward Douglass; Smith, Spencer Clack, John Clack, Bucking- 
 ham, Tipton, Cartel, Stuart; and Glass. 
 
 On motion made by Mr. Outlaw, and seconded by Mr. Claiborne^ re- 
 solved, that the convention resolve itself into a codmiltee of the whole 
 coi^vention, to take under consideration whether the legislature consist of 
 two houses. The convention resblved itself into a commiltee of the whole, 
 accordingly, and chose Mr. Robertson, Chairman; andT after some time 
 spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair and Mr. Chairman reported 
 that the committee had gone through the business refered to them,' and are 
 of the opinion that the legislature ought to consist of .two houses. 
 
 Mr. Anderson moved and was seconded by Mr. Brooks, that the part of 
 the thirty-first section of the bill of rights immediately after 'sovereign- 
 
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 ■ty,' be struck out, antF 'insert in ]!ue ' and right o{ soil so f^ir as js consis- 
 tent witb the* constitution of the United States,' recognizing tbe articles of 
 confederation, the bill of rights ^nd constitutioti of North Carolina, the 
 cession act of the said < state, and tjie Ordinance of the late Congress, fi^ 
 the government of the Territory North-West of the Ohio ;, provided, no- 
 thing herefin contained shall extend to effect the claim or claims of individ- 
 uals, to'any part of the soil which is recognized to them by the aforesaid 
 cession act,' which was unanimously agreed to, 
 
 On motion by Mr. M'Nairy, and seconded by Mr. Cocke, .resolved^ that 
 the (tonventioD re^plve itself into a committed' of the' whole Convention, to ■ 
 take un;^er QonsideratioiTWhethei^ the two branches in the legislature shall 
 consist of equal nOmbers and 0f .equal powers, and if the whole numbers 
 elected should be odd, then by ballot to determine to which house the odd 
 member belongs . ■ 
 
 The convention resolved itself into a committe'e of the wbote according- 
 ly, and chose Mr. Robertson, Chairman, and after some time spent therein, 
 Mr. President resumed the chair> and Mr. Chairman reported, that theieg- 
 islative power be vested iti two houses of equal numbers and equal powers. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrcw, 10 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 TUESDAY, JANUARV 19,, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournOieht. 
 
 Mr: Roan moved for leave and presented' a petition from sundry persons, 
 suggesting sevej^l clauses which they wished to be inserted in the consti- 
 tution ; which was read and referred to the c.ommitlee appointed to draft a 
 constitution. ' . . 
 
 Ifc Cocke moved, and was seconded by Mr. Lewis, that t^e convention 
 con^ with* the report of the" comiwitteff who h^d under consideration 
 whether the legislative power consist of tjvo branches, of equal uiimbei-s 
 and of equal powers. - j? • 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved, and vvas secpaded by M'- Berry, that the above 
 question be postponed ; whjoh was agfreed' to. ' ' 
 
 On motion ofJMr. M'Nairy seconded by Mr. llKea, the convention re- 
 solved itself into a committee of the whole convention, to recopsider the 
 report, of the committee, of yesterday to wit: . ' "' '•■' 
 
 That the legislative power be vested in two houses of equal numbers 
 and powers, and after some tame ,spent therein, Mr. President resiifned the 
 chair, and Mr. Robertson, Chairman of the committee, reported, that the 
 committee had according to order reconsidered the said re'port, and'iiaade 
 several amendments thereto, which he delivered in at ihe'Secretary's ta- 
 ble,»where the same was read as follows, in lieu of the words, ' two houses ' 
 insert ' o;ne house of representatives ;' and that no bill or resolution shall 
 be passed unlgjES by two thirds of the whole number of members pre- 
 sent. , _ 
 
 On motion of Mr; Rhpa, seconded by Mr. Claiborne, the convention con- 
 curred in the said report- - ■> 
 
 Mr. Coolie moved, and was seconded by Mr. Henderson, that the order 
 
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 for appointing a committee! to draft a cotisdtDtion be I'esoindgd, Undthata 
 less number be 'Appointed for' tbat purpose, which passed in the negative. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a.t)i. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1796. 
 
 Met acc|ording to adjournment. 
 
 On motion of Mr. 'Roddye, seconded by Mr. Fort, the conve^ition le- 
 ;Eolved itself into a committee of the whole convention, to recoQsjder 
 ' the report of committee of. yesterday, to wit, that the; legislative, power 
 ' be vested in a house of representatives, and that no bill or resolution shall 
 be passed unless by two thirds of the whoTe number of the members 
 present: and after some tim^ spent i therein, Mr., President resumed the 
 chair, and Mr. Erobertsoni Chairman of the committee, reported, that the 
 committee had according to brder re-coneidered the said report, and made 
 several amendments 'thereto; which are as follows -. That in lieu of a 
 house of representatives, the legislature shall consist of two branches, a 
 senate and house of rep'resentatives, organized upon the principles of the 
 constitution of North Carolina, to be elected once in ^wo years ; and that 
 the members of each hoiise be elected by the same electors, and that the 
 qaaliiicatioQ of the members of each hbusQ be the same, nntil the next 
 enumeiratiqn of the'^people of the <Uni'ted States, and tlien to be represented 
 by numbers, retaining the principle of two representatives to one senator; 
 .provided the ratio, shall be such as thi^t both shall not exceed forty, until 
 the numbers of the people exceed twohundred thousand, and' that the 
 number shall never exceed sixty. , ' ' , 
 
 Mr. Cocke, moved and was seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the conv,ien- 
 tion concur inlaid report. , ,. '" 
 
 It was then .moved by Mr. Outlaid, and seconded by Mr. Greenaway, 
 that theabove iqnestion be pos^ppHed,'which passed in the negative. 
 
 The first question was then ptit aiid carried in the affil'mative. 
 ~ On motion, ordered that Messrs. Greenaway andHoiiston have leave of 
 absence till Friday. 
 
 Mr., Anjderson moved, and wa!s seconded by Mr. Walton, that the report 
 ' ol the committee be amended by striking out the word senate, which pass- 
 ed in the negative. 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Claiborne, and seconded by Mr. Carter, tbat 
 the said report be amended as follows; that the senate have only a quali- 
 fied negativQ, and that a bill, notwithstandipg their dissent, shall become a 
 law, provided two thirds of the hojise of representatives concur in its pas- 
 sage; which passed in the negative. 
 
 Adjourned; till to-morrow' 10 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion, the convetition adjourned till Saturday lO o'clock, a.m. 
 
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 SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, .179,6. 
 
 Met ac6ording to a/djourntnent. . ■ '', 
 
 On motion of Mr: M'Clang, Seconded by Ur. fthea, ResoWed, that the 
 mecKetary, furnish the Printer with the copy of a draft of the constitution, 
 and direct him to strike off fifty-five copies of it, foi- the ' use of the ijiem- 
 bers. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 10 o'clock, a. la. 
 
 MOJ^DAY, JANUARY 25, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjpurninent. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 2 o'iblock, F. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 Adjourned tili to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, JANUARrY 2% 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjonrtiment. 
 
 Mr. Smith, Chairman of the committee appoirjJted.to draft a constitution,, 
 npottedthe, same, nMoh was delivered iil at. the seoretary-Bi table, aadi 
 read. ' ' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 '•■'■; ,;^ _ — ~' -'*=■ ■ • 
 
 THlj:RSPAXi. JANUAfiiY 2.8, .1796;' : 
 
 M^t according to adjeurnment. ^ 
 
 On motion of Mr. Roan, seconded' by Mr.- Houston, the convention le- 
 Boliced itself into a committee of the' whole convention to take wnder. con- 
 sideration the draft of a cohstitntinn^ and after some time- spent therein^ 
 Kr. President resnnied' the chair, and Mr. Robertson,'' Chairman of the 
 eommittee, reported thatth^comi^!ttee!hq,d made progress in tli« ttusiness 
 leferedio them, bub iiol^haying> time to- complete the eamd, desired leave 
 tO'Sitagatn to-morrow. ♦ • • < 
 
 Oi'dered, that the committee have leave to eit again to-morrow. 
 
 Adjoiiriied till to-morrow lO o'clock, a. m^ 
 
 ' FRIDAY, JANUAKYS^i 1736. ,, 
 
 Met aci$oiidingtQ,adjournment. ' ' ' , .,_' , 
 
 The prder of the. day &>*' taking under further oonpideration the draft of 
 a, constitution^ being, called. for, the conventioA: rosolveditself- int? appm- 
 imtte0 oil ti^Si wbol6, to ta^e under further consideration the draft of a cod- 
 
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 stituCion, atvl after some time spent the^rein, the committee rose. The 
 President b^ing absent, Mr. Smith was appointed President, proiemporfi, 
 and took the chair ; and Mr. Robertson, chairman of the comthittee, re- 
 ported progress, and desired l^ave to sit again to-morrotw. - 
 
 Ordered, that the committee haye lekve. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a, in. 
 
 SATURDAY, JANUARY^ 30, 1796. 
 
 Met accoirding to adjournment. 
 
 The order of the day for taking under further consideration the draft of 
 a constnutioa being called for, 
 
 The^nvention resolved itself into a committee of the whole,, to take 
 UD jei" further consideratiipn the draft; of a constitution, and after some time 
 spent therein, Mr. Presiileqt, jn-o ^em^ore," resumed the chair, and Mr. Ro- 
 bertson, Chairman of the committee^ reported, that they had gone through 
 th^ business refered to tjiein and delivered in at the secretary's table the- 
 following : 
 
 WE, the People of the Territory of the United States south of the river 
 Ohio, having the right of admission into the general government 
 as a member state thereof, consistent with the constitution of the United 
 States, and also the act of cession of jthe state of North Carolina,. lecogniz- 
 ing the ordinance for the government of the teri-itory of the United States' 
 north west of fhe river Ohio, do ordain and establisb the following consti- 
 tution, or form of government ; and do mutually agree with each other to 
 form ourselves into a free, sovereign, and independent state, by the name 
 of The S<ate-o/ TENNESSEE. 
 
 ^ ARTICLE I. 
 
 Section I. The legislative atithonty shall hie vested in a general as- 
 sembly, composed of two distinct branches, both dependentun the-peoplei 
 to wit i' A senate, td consist of one member,' and a hpuse of represen- 
 tatives of two msmbers.fnr each county, fbr si^een years, counting ^'feom 
 the commencement of the second session, to be held under this constitu- 
 tion ; and'afler that period,;representation shall be regulated according to 
 numbers, to be appbrtipned -tb each county, by law, upon said ratio, as that 
 the fiumber of senators 'and representatives (retaiiiing the principle of two 
 representatives to one senator) shall not exceed thirty-ninie, nntif the num- 
 ber .of free white persons shall be two hundred Ihousand, and after thait 
 event, upon such a ratio as that the whole number of senators and repre- 
 sentatives shall never exceed sixty. ' 
 
 Sec. 2. The first election for senators ^nd representatives, shall com- 
 mence on -■■^- the Thursday of next, atd shall con- 
 tinue for that and the succeeding dayj^nd the next flection shall com- 
 mence on the first Thursday of ' 179 , and sBall continue 
 on that and the' succeeding day | and forever after el.ections,fhall«be held 
 once in two years, conl^encing on the • ..'iayin 
 
 f,„ ' ' and terminating the succeeding dsiy. 
 
 ' ,Sec, 2. The first session' of the general assembly shall commence on 
 the day 'i ^ o ■ 'next. The second on the 
 
IP 
 
 ^ day of r- , •«• ' ■^"'^ forever 
 
 after, the geperal assetnWy shall meet on the diypt 
 
 next ensuing the theq election, and at -no other 
 period-, n;iless as provided for by this constitution. 
 
 SeCc4. That no person. shall be eligible to dk seat in the general a^- 
 seinbly who has not resided, three years in the state, and, one year in the 
 co^nty immediately preceding his election, and shall have attained tc| the 
 age of twQnty-one years,'and for tho same time shall have possessed, and 
 continue to poss,e8s,in the county which, he represents, not less than two 
 hundred acres of land. 
 
 Sec. 6. That the senate ^nd house of repreeeijtatives, when met, shall 
 each choose a speaker and oCher officers, be judges of the qualifications 
 and elections of its members, aiid-sit upon its own adjournments from day 
 to day. Two thirds of each house shall constitute - a quorum to do 6usi- 
 ness ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be au- 
 thorized^iby law,, to compel the attendance of absent members. «, 
 
 Sec. 6. Each house may determine; tb'e rules of its proceedipgsj jiunis'h ■ 
 its members for disorderly behaviour, and with the concurrence of two , 
 thirds^ iexpel.a member, btit ncit the second time fb)-' the same ofience, mdt 
 shall have all powers' necessary for the legislature of a freestate. 
 
 Sec. 7. Seneilors and representatives^^ shall in~ all cases, except trea- 
 son, felony, or breach of the peace, be pTivile^ed from arrest during the'* 
 session of the general* asseVnbly, and in going to and returning from the , 
 same; and for any speech or dehate in either house, they shall not, be 
 questioned in any other place. , 
 
 Sec. 8.. Each house may ptinish, by imprisonment, during their session, 
 any person, not a.meniber,. who shall be guilty of disrespect to (henhouse, 
 by any disorderly or cOntemptubus behaviour in^^ their presence, or whtf, '■ 
 during the time of its' silting, shafl threaten the body or estate of any mem-" 
 ber, ior anything Said'or don'e in either hous6', or Who shaU 'assault any of 
 them thersfor, or *ho shall assault or arrest any' witness or other person, 
 ordered to attend the house, in his going to, or returning therefrom, or 
 wlio shall rescue any person arrested fcy order of the hotise. 
 
 Sec. 9. Bills may originate in either house, but may be amended, al- 
 tered) or rejected by the othpr. ■*?<* 
 
 Sec, 10. ('^either hqnse .shall, during their sesafon, adjourn without 
 consent of the other, ior more than three days, nor to any other place than 
 that in whicji, the two houses shall bC: sitting. , ' 
 
 Sb(}. 11. , When vacancies happen in either house, the governor, for.the 
 time being, shall issue writj of election to fill such vacancies. 
 
 Sec. 1^. Every bill shall be read thr^e times, on three difibrent'days, 
 in each house, and be-signed by ^he speakers thereof before it become^ a 
 
 law. t--v^ . ■.^;« - "' 
 
 . Sec. 13. After a bill has been. rejected, it shall not be passed into a law 
 during the same session. ^ . ■• , 
 
 Sec. 14.- Eacji house shall keep a journal of itS: proceedings^ and pub- 
 lis|i themj except exus^ parts as the welfare of, the' state may require to be 
 kept seetet. Apd the yeas.and nays of the members on any question' shajl, 
 at therequest of any two of tjrem, be' entered oh th$ journals. ' 
 
 Se&. 16. .The doors of each house, and committees of the vfhole, shall 
 
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 be kept oneti, uqless when the business shall be such as ought to be kept 
 secret. , . ■• 
 
 Sec. 16. Eaeh raembfer of'tbe general assembly shall receive from the 
 public treasury, a compensatforii for his services, of 'one dollar and' fifty 
 cents per day.'during his Ettteridance at any sessioa of the general assem- 
 bly, and one dollar and 'fiftjr cents- for every twenty five miles he shall- 
 travel;, in' going' to and fettoning from the same; but tfa^same may be in- 
 creased or diminished by law, if circumstances shall require : but no altie- 
 rations shall be made byanyipgislatare, to take effect during 'the eristence 
 of the legislature which shall ma^e such alteration. ■ 
 
 Sec. 17. No" money shall be drawn frbm the treasury, but in' conse- 
 qpence of appropriations made by lawj. 
 
 Seg. 18. No person who heretofore hath beeuj or hereafter may be a 
 holder pr collector of public moniesi shall have a seat in either house of 
 the general assembly, nntil^ such' person shall have accounted for, andpaid^ 
 into the treasury, all sums for which he maybe accountahle or lia^e.^ 
 
 Seg. 19. No judge of any court of law orequity, secretary ^f state, at- 
 torney generals or clerk of any; court of record, shall have a seat in the 
 general assembly 3 nor shall any person, in this state, hold more than one 
 lucrative office at pne and the same time ; provided, that no appointment 
 iq the militia or to the bffiice of a justice of the peace, shall be-ponsidered 
 as a IpcratiVe office. ' 
 
 Spc. 20. No member of tli^ general assembly shs^l be, eligible to any, 
 oiEce or place of trust, where the power of appqinliment tO' such'office or 
 plade of trust, is vested in their own body. > 
 
 JS^^c. 21. Any member Of either house ,^f the genera:l assembly,'shall 
 have liberty to dissent from, and' protest against any act or -resolve which . 
 he maythihk injurious to tjhepublic, or' Elny individual,; and have the rea- 
 sons of his dissent;entete^!onithe journaj?. 
 
 Sec. 22. All lands held in this state, by deed<'or grant, shall be faxed 
 eq,ual~and uniform, in s'uob manner, thfil no one hundred' acres shall be 
 taxed higher thai^another, except town lots, and no town lot or free man, 
 shall be taxed higher than one j^nndred acres,, and no slave higher than 
 two hundred acres of lapd.for each.poll. 
 
 ARTIQ^E 11. 
 
 Sec. 1, The supt'eme executive poWer of this state shalt be vested^ in a 
 jgoverhor. > ' 
 
 SEd7 2. The governor shall be chosen hy the'eleetors of the membersr 
 of the general assemblv, at the times and places where they shall respec- 
 tively vote for. the niefflberSf thereof. The returns of eveVy electiett for 
 governor shaU be sealedup, and transmittsd tb-the seat of government, By 
 the returning dCSderSj directed lothe speaker of the senate, who shall opeo' 
 and publish.them in the presence o^, a majority of the members of- both 
 housed of the gefneral assembly. The pgr^on having the highest number 
 of votes, shall be governor ; but if two or mor^ shall be equaF, avd highest- 
 in Votes; one of them shall be chosen governor, by jbint'* ballot of- both 
 houses of the general assembly. Contested diectionsjor governor, shall 
 be'determined by both houses ot the geiietal assembly, in each manner as 
 shall be prescribed bylaw. ' ' 
 
 i$£c. 3. He ^hall be af least thirty years pf age, and posseea a freehold 
 
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 estate of five linndred acres or land,- and have been a citizen or inliabitant 
 of this state four years next before his- election, unless he shall have been 
 absent on the public business of the United Staties, or of this state. 
 
 Sec. 4. The governor shall hold his oifioe during the term ofAwo years, 
 from the fourth Tuesday in Septembernext ensuing his election, 
 
 Sec. 5. No memher of congress, or person holding any office -under the 
 United States, or this state, shall execute the office of governor. 
 
 Sec. 6. He shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of this 
 state, and of the militiaj except when they shall be called into the service 
 of the United States. : < , - 
 
 Sec. 7. He shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons, after con- 
 viction, except ill cases of impeachment. '< 
 
 Sec. 8. He shall, at stated times, receive a compensation for his ser- 
 vices, which shall not be increased or diminished during the period for 
 which he shall have been elected. 
 
 S£c. 9. He may requirerinformation, in writing, from the officers in the 
 executive department, upon any subjept relating to the duties of their res- 
 pective offices. '"' 
 
 SlEc. 10. ■ He may on extraordinary occasions, convene the general as- 
 sembly, by proclaniation, and shall, when met, state to them the purpose 
 for whicli they shall have been convened. 
 
 Sec. U. He shall take care'that the; laws sha^ll be faithfully executed^ 
 
 Sec. 12. Incase of his death, or resignation, or removal from office, the 
 speaker of the senate shall exercise the office' of governor until another 
 '^goveindr shall b^e duly qualified ; and if the trial of a contested election 
 shall continue longer than the fourth Tuesday of September, next ensuing 
 the election of governor, the governor of the last year, or the speak'er of 
 the senate, who may be in the execution pi the supreme executive autho- 
 rity, shall continue therein, until the deterniination of such' conte&ted elec- 
 tion, and until a governpr shall be'qualified as aforesaid. ' , c-. 
 
 Sec. 13. A secretary of this Statcsball be appointed and commissioned 
 during the term of foijr years. He shall keep a fair register of all of- 
 ficial acts and proceedings of the governor; arid shall, "when required, lay 
 the same, and all papers, minutes, and vouchers relative thereto, before 
 the gengral assembly, and'shall perform such other duties' sis shall be En- 
 joined pn him, by law. 
 
 Sec- ,14. The governor shall, from tira'd tdtime, give to the general as- 
 sembly informatibn of the state of the government,and recommend to their 
 consideration such measures as he shall fud^expedierit. 
 
 Sec 16. When any officer, the right of whose appointment is by this 
 coBSlitution vested'in the general assembly, shall,-;; during the recess, die 
 or his office by other means become vacant,'the governor shall hive power, 
 to fill up such vacancy by granting a temporary commission^ which shall 
 expire at the end of the next session of the legislature. ,^v*'* 
 
 'Sec; 16. There shall 6e a seal of this state, Svliich shall be kept by the 
 jgovernor, and used by him as occasion may require, and shall be called 
 the great seal Of the state of Tennessee. 
 
 Sec. 17. All grants and commissions shall be in the naitte and by the 
 authority of the state of 'ffedijiessee, and bese'aled with the state seal, and ' 
 signed by the governor, .^ .-'i; 
 
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 , , ARTICLE III. 
 
 Sec. 1. All freemen of the age of twenty one years and upwards, pos- 
 sessing a freehold in the county where he may vote; and being an inhabi- 
 tant of this stale, and all freemen, who hav« been inhabitants of any one 
 ' county within the state six months immediately preceding the day of elec- 
 tion, shall be entitled to vote for members of the general assembly, for the 
 county in which they shall respectively reside. ^ 
 
 Sec. 2. Electors sball in all cases, except treason, felcyiy, and breach 
 of the peace, be priviliged. from arrest during their attendance at elections, 
 and in going to and returning from them. 
 
 Sec. 3. All elections ehalLbe by ballot. . • , 
 
 Sec. 4. Balloting, by the people, shall be conducted undtir the inspec- 
 tion of two justices of the peace, to be summoned by the sheriff for that 
 purpose ; and that no ticket shall be counted, unless it contains as many 
 names as there are persons to be elected. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. 
 
 Sec. 1. The- house of representatives shall have the sole power of' jm- 
 peaehment. ... 
 
 Sec. 2. All impeachments shi^U be tried by the senate. When sitting 
 for that purpose, the senators shall be upon oath or affirmation. 
 
 Seg. 3. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two 
 thirds of the members of the whole house. 
 
 Sec. 4. The governor, and all civil officers under this state,- shall be 
 liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office ; but judgment, in 
 such casesj shall not extend further than to removal from office, atfd dis- 
 qualification to hold any office of honor, trust, or pVpfit under this state.^ — 
 The party shall, nevertheless, in all cases be liable to indictment, trial, 
 judgment, and punishment, according, to law. 
 
 ARTICLE V. 
 
 Sec. 1. The judicial power of the stajt« shall be vested in a Superior 
 court, which shall coiisist of three judges ; in a court of pleas and ses- 
 sions, and in, such other courts as the legislature may, in future, conceive 
 necessary to be established. 
 
 Sec. 2. The judges of the superior courts of la\y shall, besides the 
 power with which, as a court of law, they shall be vested, also have the 
 power of a court of chancery ; but the legislature may, when the finances 
 of the state will admit, divest the" judges of the superior courts of law, of 
 their e.quity jurisdiction, and constitute a court of chancery with all the 
 powers incident to such court, and appoint a chancellor or chancellors for 
 the state. , 
 
 Sec. 3. The judges of the superior courts, sh^ll by, virtue of their 
 office, be justicesof oyer and terminer and general, gaol delivery, through- 
 out the state. 
 
 Sec. 4. The jiidges of the superior and inferior courts, which are now, 
 or hereafter shall be established by law, shall not charge juries with respect 
 to matter of fact, but may state the testimon;^'|ind declare the law. 
 
 Sec. -5. The judges of the superior courts shaH have power, in alt civil 
 cases, to issue writs of txrtioi'ari, to remove any cause, or a transciipt 
 
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 therepfj-frotn ^Tiy inferior jurisdietion into tho superior court, on sufficient 
 cause Eopport'ed by affidavit. *^., 
 
 Sec. 6. No judge shall sit on tlie. trial, qf any cause wliere tjie parties 
 shall be connected with' him, by affitiity or consanguinity, exfiept by cog- 
 sent of parties. That in case all the judges of the superior court shall be 
 interested' in (he event, of any cause, or related to all or either of the par- 
 ties, the governor of the state shall in such case specially commission 
 three men, of law knowledge, for the determination thereof. 
 
 Sec. 7. All writs and other process, sliallrun. In the name of the stale 
 of Tennessee ; and bear test, and be signed by the> respective clerks. In- 
 dictments, shall conclude. Against the p&tae and dignity of the state. 
 
 Sec. 8. Each court shall appoint its D<i!|h clerk, who may hold his office 
 duTing\gpod ^havionr. , <»" 
 
 Sep.. 9. . No fine shall be kid on any citi^efa of this ^tate, that shall ex- 
 ceed fifty, dollars, UDless.it shall be assessed by a jury of his peers, whd 
 shall assess the fine at the time they find the fact. 
 
 Sec. 19. There shall be justices of the peace appointed for each coun- 
 ty, not exceeding two for each captain's cempany,except for the compaYiy 
 which includes the county town, which shall not exceed three, who shall 
 hold their offices during good behavibnr. 
 
 ; ARTICLE yr. 
 
 Sec. 1. There shall be appointed in each county, by the county court, 
 one sheriff, one coroner, one trustee, and a sufficient number of constables, 
 who.shall hold their offices for the term of two years. ' They shall also 
 have power lo appomt one register and one ranger for the county. Who 
 shall hold their offices daring good behaviour. The sheriff and coroner 
 shall be commissioned by the governor. 
 
 Seo. 2. T<here shall be' a treasurer or treasurers in the state, appointed! 
 by joint baHot of jthe legislflture, who may hold his or their offices for the 
 term of two years. , . , 
 
 Sec. 3. The appointment of all'officers not otherwise directed by this 
 constitution, shall, be vested in the legislature. ' '.'" 
 
 ARTICLE VII., 
 
 Sec. 1. Captains, subalterns, and non-commissiojied officers,' shall be 
 elected by those citizens, in the^ respective districts, who are subject te 
 military duty. ~ 
 
 Sec, 2. All field officers of the militia shall be chosen by those citizens 
 in their respective counties who are subject to military duty. 
 
 S^a 3. Brigadier genprals -shall be appointed b^ the field officers ,o 
 their respective brigades. 
 
 Seo. 4. Major generate to be elected by the brigadiers and field officers 
 of the respective divisions. 
 
 Sec. 5. The governor shall appoint the adjutant general ; the major 
 general^ shall appoint their aids ; the brigadier generals their brigade ma- 
 jors, and the commanding officers of regiments their adjutants and quarter 
 masters. 
 
 Sec. 6, The captaijis and^subalterns of the cavalry shall be appointed 
 
 ■ by the troops enroUejL^, their respective companies, and the field officers 
 
 of the district shall be appointed by the said captains and subalterns, pro- 
 
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 vided, that whenever uny new county is laid 6ff, that tie field officers of 
 the said cavalry shall appoint' the cafitain and other officers therein, pro 
 fetJipore, iintil the company is filled up and completed, at which time the 
 election of the captains and subalterns shall take place as aforesaid. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. 
 • Sec. 1. Whereas the ministers of the gospel are, 1^ their professions, 
 dedicated te God atid the cure of ^onlsi and ought not to be diverted from 
 the great duties of their functions j'therefore no minister of the ge8pe'I,or 
 priest of any denomination whatever, shall under any pretence or descrip- 
 tion be eligible to, or capable of helding any civil or military office or place 
 of trust within this state. , • < 
 
 Sec. 2. No man belonging to any sect or denomiflfttion of religion, 'the 
 tenets of which are known tb be opposed to the bearing of arms, shall he 
 liable to be fined for non attendance at general or .private mucters. 
 
 ARTICLE IX. 
 
 Sec. 1 . .That every persoti, who shall- be chosen or appointed to any . 
 o^ce of tru^t or profit, shall, ;before ent^ingon the execution thereof, take 
 an oath to support the constitution of this state, and also an oath of office. 
 
 Sec. 2. That each member of the senate and house of representatives, 
 shall, before they proceed to business, take an oath or affirmation of fidel- 
 ity tio this sjtate, and also the following oath : , - 
 
 ,1, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm) that as a menriber of this; general 
 assembly, I will inallappointments vote Without favor, afieetion, partiality, 
 or prejudice, and that I. willnotfpropctse or assent to any bill, vote, or reso- 
 lultiop which shall ai^ear to me inj'nriDlis to the people, or' consent to any 
 act or thing whatever, that shall have a tenideni^ to lessen or abridge their 
 ilightsand privileges, as declared by the constitui-ion of this state. 
 
 Sbo. 3. Any elector who shall receive any giit or reward forhisvote, 
 in meat, drink, money, or otherwise, shall suffer such punishment as the 
 laws shall direct, , And any person who shall,- directly "or in'diredtly give, 
 promise or bestow any such reward to be elected, shall thereby be render- 
 ed incapable, for two years, to serve in the, office for which he was elected, 
 and be subject to such further punishment as the legislature shall direct. 
 
 Sec. 4. The stile of the laws of this State, shall he, -Be it enacted by the 
 general assembly' bftUe stale (f Tennessee. , ' 
 
 Sec. 6. No article ta be manufactured of the produce of this state, shall 
 be taxed otherwise than to pay Inspection fees. 
 
 Sec. 6. Until a. land office shall be opened, so as to-enable the citizens 
 south' of French Broa,d and Holston, between the rivers Tennessee and 
 Big Pigeon, to obtain titles upon their claims of occtipancy and prp-emp- 
 tion, those who hold larids by virtue of 'such claims,' -shall be eligible to 
 serve iii all capacities, where a freshpld is by this constitution niade a re- 
 quistte'qualification. ' 
 
 Sec. 7. No new county shall be established by the general assembly, 
 which shall reduce the county or counties or either of them, from whicli 
 it shall be taken, to a less content than six hundred and twenty five square 
 miles.' Nor shall aiiy new coiinly be laid o^ of less contents. All 
 new counties, as to the right of suffrage and .Tepresentation, shall be con* 
 sidered as a part of the county or counties from which it was taken, until 
 
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 entitled by number^ to the right of representation. No bill ehail be intro- 
 duced, nor passed into a law, for the establishnfent of a new county, ex- 
 cept upon a petition to the general assembly, ior that purpose, signed ^ 
 one hundred of the fre^ m^la- inhahitants Of the counif or coi^nties from 
 which the new county is prayed to be taken. ' " 
 
 J ARTICLE X. 
 
 Sso, I. That the first general assembly to be held under the authority 
 of this oanstitutionyshall be at Knoxville, and may adjourn to S'Uch place 
 as they may think proper, until the situation of this State will permit the 
 fixing a permanent seat of government, whichshair be established asnear* 
 ly central as coBvenienve will admit. ' 
 
 Sec. 2. - All laws now in force and' use in this territory, not inconsis- 
 tent with this constitittton,, shall cantiBue to be ia {oree and use in this 
 state, until they shall expire, be altered, or repealed by the legislature.; 
 
 Sec, 3. The declaration of' rights, is hereby declare to be a part gf 
 ,the constitutian of this state, and shall never be violated on any pretence 
 whatever. And to guard against transgi'easions of the high powers which 
 w« have delegated,: we declare, that every tWng in the bill of rights con>- 
 tained, and every other right not hereby delegated, is excepted out uf 'the 
 general powers ef government, and shall foi<«ver remain inviolate. 
 
 Sec. 4- That whenever two thirda.of the general assembly shlJiH think 
 it necessary to amend or change this constitutiont they shall recommend 
 to the electors, at the next eleetioa for members to the general assembly, 
 to vote for or against a convention ; and if it shuU appear that a majority 
 of all the citizens Of the state, voting for representatives, have voted for a 
 convention, the general assembly shall, ^t their n^xt session, ce^U a con- 
 veBtion^ to. consist 'of as many members as there shall be in thd general 
 assembly to be chosen in the same manner, at the same places^ at the 
 sime time and hy the same ele^ors, that chose the general assembly, who 
 shall meet within three months after the said eleottoa, for the purpose of 
 revising, amending or changing th^ constitution. ■ ^ 
 
 SCHEDULE. 
 
 That no inconvenience may arise frpiji a tettiporary to a permanent goy- 
 ebniiient, and toprevent any chasm in 'the change, it is decli^r^ that ^l- 
 rights^ actions, prosecutions, claims, and contracts, a^ well of individuals 
 as of bpdies corpprat.e, ^h's^ll pqntit^u^, as if 90,c.hA,nge had ta,^en place in 
 tlie administration of goyemm^pt, ., 
 
 The goveriior^ secretary, judges and brigadiers general have a right, by 
 virtue o'f their appointments, under the authority osf the: pnited SUtes., to 
 continue in the exercise of the duties ftf their resspectijfe offices, itj their 
 several departments, until the day njf , , • 
 
 All officers, civil and military, vrhp have l^^en appointed by the governor, 
 shall continue to exercise their respQctiye offices (iptil thQ 
 day of . , 
 
 Adjoijrnejl tJl Monday 10 o'filock, A. M. 
 
zo 
 
 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 MR. M'Minn moved, anJ was seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that the bill of 
 rights be read for the last time, which was objected to ; and the question 
 being put, it passed in the negative. 
 
 It was th&n moved by Mr. Rhea, and seconded by Mr. Carter, that the 
 convention proceed to take under consideration the constitution, asjeport- 
 ed-by the committee of the whole convention, which was unanimously 
 agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved, and was seconded by Mr.. Mitchell, that the blank in 
 the second section of the first article, for the first election of members of 
 the general assembly, be filled- with the word,' March.' • . 
 
 Mr. Robertson moved, and was seconded by Mr. . Cocke, that the above 
 question be postponedi, vchioh was determined in the afBrmative. 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Outlaws and seconded by Mr. Anderson, 
 ■whether it is the sense of this house, that if we should. not be admitted by 
 Congress as a member state of the general • government, that we should 
 continue tq exist as an independent Mate. 
 
 Mr. Cocke then moved, and was seconded by Mr.- David Shelby, that 
 the above question be postponed, which was objected to ; the question was 
 then put; and carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Fort then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Carter, that the blank 
 in the second section of the first article for the^rst election of members of 
 the general assembly, be filled with tlje word ' March,,' which was agreed 
 to.. 
 
 It was then moved l^ Mr, Rhea,, seconded by Mr. Roan, that the blank 
 for the second election be filled with ' August,, 1797, ' which was agre,ed to. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Houston^ Resolved, that the 
 'bknfc.for the commencement of the first general assembly, be filled with 
 the >ords ' last Monday of March next, ,' 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved, and was seconded by Mr. Lewis, that the blank for 
 the commencement of the second session of the general assembly be filled 
 With the words ' third Monday of September, 1797, ' which carried in the 
 affirmative. 
 
 Mr. John Shelby 'moved, and was seconded by Mr. Claiborne, that the 
 I7lh section of 'the fli'st article be stricken out, for the purpose of insert- 
 ins the following : ' That the legislature of this state shall not allow the 
 fblldwiqg officers Of government greater annual salaries than is as fol- 
 lows, untfl the year 1804,- to wi^. ' ' 
 
 The gbvernftr not mbre than 760 dollars. 
 
 The judges of the supreme court, not more than 600 dollars. 
 
 The Secretary not more than 400 dollars. 
 . The treasurer not more than two and an half per cent for receiving and 
 paying out all monies. 
 
 No member of the general assembly, per day, shall receive more than 
 two dollars, and the same for every thirty miles to and from the as- 
 sembly. ' 
 It wasjithen moved by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Outlaw, that 
 the above question be postponed, for^the purpose of bringing forward the 
 
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 following : ' The salaries of the several officers of government frhall be as 
 follows, until the year 180p, viz. , 
 
 The governor, 800 dollars. 
 
 The judges of Bupefior court, 700 do, y h 
 
 The secretary, 400 do. 
 
 Members of the general assgrmbly, per day, 1 dollar and 75 cents. ^ 
 
 The treasurer two and an half per cent, for receiving and paying out all 
 monies, ' which passed^ in the negative. 
 
 Mr. Walton then moved, and was seconded by Mr. D. Shelby, that the 
 original motion be pqatpooed, for the purpose of bringing forward the . fpU 
 lowiilg: 
 
 'The< salaries of the several officers of government shall not be altered 
 by the legislature so as to exceed the sums hereinafter enumerated, prior 
 to the year 1804, to wit: To the governor, 700 dollar^ per annum; to 
 each of the judges of the superior court, 600 dollars ; to the secretary of 
 state, 400 dollars ; to each member of the legislature, 1 dollar and' 50 cents, 
 per day, and the same f&r every t\tfenty fiv? triiles:he travels in going to, 
 and returning from the general assembly ; to .the treasurer two and an 
 half per cent ; ' which passed in the negative. 
 
 The first question was then called for,' put, and carried in' the affirmk- 
 tive. ■ ' 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Roddye, and seconded by Mr. D. Shelby, that 
 tli)e words ' two dollars ' be stricken out, to insett ' one dolla,r and seventy 
 five cents ;' w.hich passed in the neg^ive. „ . . 
 
 : Mr. Walton moved, and was seconded by Mr. D. Shelby, that the words 
 ' six hundred dftUars to each judge, ' be 8t-ri<vken put, which passed in the 
 negative. - ^ j . 
 
 Mr. M'Mihn moved,,and was secoi^ded by Mr. ^ort, that the words 
 'town lots ' in the twenty second section of the. first article, be stricken 
 out, -which passei in the negative. 
 
 , Mr. M'Minn then moved, and was seconded by Mr. D. Shelby, that the 
 twenty-second sectioii of the first article be stricken Out, which passed iii 
 the negative. . , ,. , , , ., . ,, 
 
 Mr. Outlaw mbved, and was seconded by Mr. Cocke, that the word 
 'thirty ' in the third krticle of the second section be stricken out, to insert 
 ' twenty-five ' which was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved, and was seconded by Mr.' Roan, that the second 
 section of the fourth article be stricken out, for the purpose of insei'tingin 
 lieu the following : ' 
 
 ' The first governor appointed, shall hold his office until the fourth Tues- 
 day of . September, 1797, and until another governor shall be elected and 
 qualified to ofilce ; arid fol-ever after shall hold; his offiofe for the term of 
 two'years, and until, another governor shall be elected and jqualified to of- 
 fice ; but shall net be eligible to office more than six years in any term of 
 eight. 
 
 Mr. Henderson moved, and was seconded by Mr. Berry, that '.thtf first 
 section in the third article be stricken out, for the purpose of inserting the 
 following : 
 
 ' All citizens of this state, possessiiig a freehold in their own right, and 
 all persons who have done duty in ^he militia, shall be entitled to vote at 
 
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 a»y election, in the county where the freehold lies, or where he resides; ■' 
 Which passed in the negative. . ' 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved', and was seconded by Mi;. M'MEtiff, that all persons 
 liable by law to do militia duty, sh^l have libeMy to vote for members to 
 the general assembly ; which 'was objected to; wkerenpoii the yeas and 
 nays were called for by Mr. Ruttedge, and seconded by Mr. M'Minn, which 
 are as follows : 
 
 TEAS. 
 
 Messrs. Craig, Greemtway, Glass, Houston, Black, Galbfeath, Berry, 
 M^Minn, Henderson, Cocke, Mitchell, Outlaw, Dohetty, R«tledge, Clai- 
 borne, Bryan, Wear, Spencer Clack, John Clack, Buckenham, Ford, Tip- 
 ton, Hanley; TayFdr and Carteh 
 ^ ' ' ' ' ' -' NAYS'. 
 
 iVTessrs. JI'Nairy, Robertson, Hardeman, Lewis, Frazier, Baker, Broolss, 
 llankin, Anderson, Roddye, Roauj White. Blount, M'Clung, Adair, Craw» 
 ford, John Shelby, Rhea, David ^Helby, Walton, Wm. Douglass, Edward 
 Douglass, Smith, Johnston, Fort, Wm. Prince, Robert, Prince,.and Stu- 
 art. I . ., ' ' 
 
 Mr. Ande^rson moved, ^nd was seconded by Mr. M'Mino, that the third 
 section of the third article be stricken out, for the purpose of inserting 
 the following : ' VVhereaS an opinion hath prevE^iled among great numbers 
 of good people ef this state, that voting at elections viva vbie^ would tend 
 more to the satisfaction and independence of the people than voting by 
 ballot; to the end, therefore, that a fair e';»periment be made which of 
 those two piethods of voting is to be ' pref^red ;- Be , it ordained, that a,ll 
 elections heteafteir to be hdd in this state, shall be vivdvoce; and it is fur- 
 ther ordained, that if, after, a full and .'air experiment shall be made by vo- 
 ting viva voce, the same ^htiU be foundless conducive to the satisfaction 
 and independence of the citizens than the method of voting by ballot,' it, 
 shall be lawful and constitutional for the legisktur^ to abolish the same ; 
 provided that a majority of thememhers present in eascH house respective- 
 ]y^cbnci!ir therein ; Which' was ol^ected to ; Whereupon the yeas and nays 
 were called for by Mr. .Anderson, and seconded by Mr. M'Minn, which are 
 as foiloWs : , . / 
 
 ■ YEAg. - ' ' 
 
 Messrs, Black, M'Nairy, Robertson, Ilardeman^ Lewis, Rankin, Baker, 
 B^rry., M'Minn, Henderson, Cocke, Mitchell, Outlaw, Anderson, Doherty, 
 Rutiedge, Bryan, Wear, Buckenham, and Hanley. 
 
 ■ . - , N-AYS, 
 
 Messrs. Craig,. Greenaway, Glass, Houston, Frazier, Brooke, Galbreath, 
 Rctddye, Ro9n, White, Bloilnt, M'Olung, Adair, CraWtird, Claiborne, John 
 Shelby, Rhea, I^avid Shelby, -Walton, Wm. Douglass, Edward Douglass, 
 Smith, Spencer Clack, Jphn Cla,ck, Johnston, Fort, Ford, Wra. Pirince, 
 Robert Prince, Tipton, Taylor, Carter, and Stuart. 
 
 And adjourned tiil.to-raorroW 10 a'clpck, ^. m. 
 
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 Tuesday, February 2, 1796. 
 
 Met according tp adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Robertson moved, and was seconded by Mr. Rhea, that ^he fir'st sec- 
 tion of the fifth article Be struck outi for the jiurpose of irtserting the fol- 
 lowing : ' The judieiaF power of the state, shall 'be tested' in snch snpgiibr 
 and Inferior courts of law and eqtrity, as the Mgmlature' Shall, ffbm time*tff 
 time, direct and establish ; ' which' was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Robertson moved, and was seconded by Mr, Rhea, that the -second 
 section qf the fifth article, he strqck out, for the purpose of inseKing the 
 following: ' The g«netal assembly shall by joint ballot of both houses, 
 appoint judges of theseveral courts of law and equity, also an attorney er 
 attornies for the otate, who shall bold their several offices during good 
 behaviour ;' which carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr, Robertson then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Rhpa, that the 
 following be inserted as the ^ird section i>f the , fifth article, to wit: 
 'judges of the superior courts shall receive no fees or perquisites of of- 
 fice, other than is allowed bythis eoDstitution, or by law, nor hold any oth- 
 er office of trust or profit under this state, or the United States, ' which 
 was determined in thp Affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Claiborne moved, !Hid was seconded by Mr. Cocke, that the first 
 seption of the eight article be struck out, which was objected to^ where- 
 upon the yeas and nays were called ;for by Mr. Handley, a.nd Seconded by 
 Mi*. Galbreath, which are as folio w^ : 
 
 , /' YEAS. 
 
 M«sers. Jficksott, Robertson, Frazier, Rankin, Galbreath, Baker^-Cocke, 
 OutlaVv, Doherty, Roan, White, Adair, Crawford, Rutl^dge, Claiborne, 
 Walton, Edward Douglass, Bu'ckenhara, William Prince, Tipton, Henley, 
 Taylor, Carter, and Stuart, - / 
 
 ' NAYS. , ' 
 Messrs. Craig, Greenaway.,.BIack,' 61i(ss>, Houston, M'Nairy, Harditnan, 
 Lewis, Brooks, Berry; M'jyiinn, Henderson, Mitchell, Anderson, &,pddye, 
 Blount, M'Clung, Gammon, Jbhn Shelby, Rheit, D^vid, Shelby, William 
 Douglass, Smith, Bt-yan, Wear, Spencer plack, John Clack, Johnston, 
 Ford, Fort, and Robert Prince^ ' . , ' 
 
 Mr. Carter moved, and was seconded by Mr. Jackson,- that the words 
 at any time hereafter, under any pretence or description .)jirhatevei' be eli- 
 gible to, or capable of holding any civil or military office, or place' of trust 
 within this state,' in the first section of the eighth article, be struck out, 
 for the purpose of inserting the Mlowing ; ' be eligible toia seelf, in either- 
 branch of the legislature ;, Which' carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Doherty moved, and seconded by Mr. Roan, that the following be 
 inserted as a section in the oonstitation : * No person who publicly denies 
 the being of a God, and future rewards and punishments, or the divine 
 authority qf the old and new testaweiit, shall bold any office iji the civil 
 department in this state ; which was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Carter then moved, and Was seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that the 
 words 'or the divine authority of the old and new testament,' be stracjc 
 out, which was oty'ected to; whereupon the yead and nays were called for, 
 
24 
 
 by Mr. Doherty, and seconded by Mr. Spencer Clack, wMoh are as fol- 
 lows ; 
 
 YEAS. 
 
 Messrs. M'Nairy, Jackson, Robertson, Hardiman, Lewis, Berry, Hender- 
 son, Cocke,* Mitchell, Outlaw, Blount, M'Clung, Claiborne, J. Shelby, 
 Rhea, J). Shelby, Walton, W. Douglass, G. Douglass, Smith, Bryan, 
 Buckingham, Eord, Fojl, R. Prince, Carter, and Stuart. 
 
 NAY?. 
 
 Messrs. Craig, Gr^enaway, Black, Glass, Houston, Trazier, Brooks, 
 Rankin, Galbreath, ' Baker, M'Minn, Anderson, Doherty, Roddye, ROan, 
 White, Adair, Crawford, Rutledge, Gammon, Wear, S. Clack, J. Clack, 
 Johnson, Tipton, and Taylor. 
 
 Oh motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Cocke, Resolved, -that the 
 order for the President to adjourn the cdnvcntion at three o'clock, be re- 
 scinded. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow,^ 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Adair moved, and was seconded py Mr. Crawford, "that the fii^t sec- 
 tion of the tienth article be struck out, for the purpose of inserting the 
 following: 'Knozville shall be the seat of gofernm^nt until the year one 
 thousand eight hundred and four ' — which was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Jackf^on th%n moved, and- wd.s seconded by-Mr. Lewis, that the word 
 ' fout ' in the above mentioned section, be struck out, and the word ' two ' 
 inserted in.lieu,which was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Anderson moved, and was seconded by Mr. Stuart, that the first 
 blank in the schedule be filled with the words ' government under the au- 
 thority of this constitution shall be organized.' ' 
 
 Mr. Rhea then moved, and Was seponded'by Mr. Carter, that the above 
 question be postponed, which carried in the affirmative. 
 
 It was then rnoSred by Mr. Rjiea, and seconded by Mr. Carter, that the 
 first blank in the schedule be filled as follows ; ' said officers are superceded 
 under the auth^irity of this constitiition,' which was determined in the af- 
 firmative. , 
 
 Mr. Port moved-, and was secondecliby Mr. Black, thatthe second blank 
 in the schedule be filled as follows : ' second Monday in June, and until 
 successors in office shall be appointed under the authority of this consti- 
 tution, and duly qualified ' which was carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved, and was^ seconded by Mr. Rhea, that thfe following be 
 inserted as a section in the schedule ; ' Thatthe next election for repre- 
 sentatives and othfix officers to be held for the county of Tennessee shall 
 be held at the hou^e tjf William Miles,' which was carried in the affirma- 
 tive. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. M'Clung, the engrossed copy 
 of the bill of r,ights was' taken up, read and passed. 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Resolved, that the 
 
M* 
 
 25 
 
 resclntion entered into far prefixing the bill of rights to the constitation, 
 be reHcinded. . ■ , . 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Boan,. that the bill of 
 rights be made the eleventh article (rf the eonstituti'onj which carried in 
 the affirmative. , ' ' 
 
 Mr. D. Shelby moved, and was seconded by Mr. W, Dotiglass-. that the 
 first section of the first article lie strnck out, for the pui'pose of insei'ting 
 the following : ' The legislative authi6rity shE^ll be vested in a general as- 
 sembly composed of two distinct branches, both dependant on the people, 
 to wit: A senitte, to consist 9f one member, and a house of representa- 
 tives of two members for each county until the end of the second session 
 to be held under the constitution ; and after that period representation shall 
 he regulated according to numbers, to be apportioned by la^ upon such 
 ratio as that the number iof senators and representatives rietaining 't4ie 
 principle of two representatives to one senalor, shall not exceed thirty- 
 nine until the number of free white persona shall be two hundred thousand, 
 and after tha:t event upon such' ratio as that'the whole number'of senators 
 and representatives shall never exceed sixty. 
 
 Mr. Rhea then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that the above 
 question be postponed, which was agreed to. 
 
 , On motion of Mr. Rhea secoiided by Mr. Carter, resolved,' that a commit- 
 tee of three be appointed to draft the first section of the first article, and 
 ihat Messrs. Anderson^ Shelby, and M'C3uO^<>compose the same. ' 
 
 Mr. Coirke moved, 'and was seconded by Mr. Ja^k^on, that the fourth , 
 secflon of the first article be struck out, for the purpose of insertfng the 
 following ; ' that no person shall. b§ eligible to a seat in the general assem- 
 bly who has not resided three years in this state dnd one in me coun- 
 ty immedfately preceding the election, and shall possess in his own rigiit 
 in the county which he' represents, not less than two hundrfd acres of 
 land and sh^ll have. attained to the >age of twenty one years, which was 
 agreed to. - 
 
 Mr. Jaekson moved, and was seconded by Mr. Robertson, that the eighth 
 section of the first article be amended by striking out the latter par.t of ft, 
 from the word, ' pieseflce,' which carried irt.the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved, and was seconded by Mi. M'Minn, that the twelfth 
 seclionof the first article be amended, by iil^erting the following, to wit: 
 Bills shall originate in either house and pass both hotises the first reading 
 for information, and. shall also pass both bouses the second time for debate 
 and amendments, and shall pass on for the third reading, and if on the 
 third reading, the bill passes the house it originates in ; and is rejected in 
 the other, then and in that case, th^ house that the bill originated in shall 
 convene themselves into the housethat rejected the bill, and after fairly in- 
 vestigating the same, tlie bill shall pass or notpassby a majority, of the 
 whole, of both houses so convened ;' which passed in the negative ; where- 
 upon the yeas and nays were called for by Mr," Outlaw, and- seconded by 
 Mr. Doherty, which are as follows : 
 
 „. 'YEAS*. -■ ^\ 
 
 '- Messrs. Craig, Greenaway, Glslss; Houston, M'Nairy, Hardimiin, Frazier) 
 Rankin, Galbreath, Baker, M'Minn, Outlaw, Anderson, Doherty, D. Shelbyi 
 S. Clack, J. Clack, Buckingham, and Hanley. i**- " 
 
26 
 
 NAYS., , . 
 
 ' Messrs. Black, Jackson, Robertsdn, Lewis, Brooks, Berry, Heoderson, 
 Codje, Mitchell, Roddye, Roan, VVtite, Blount, M'Clnng, Adair, Crawford, 
 Rtttledge, Claiborne,- Gammon, J. Shelby, Rhea, Walton, W, Douglass, 
 E. Douglass, Smith, Bryan, W^ar, Johnston, Ford-, Port, W. Prince, R. 
 Prince, , Tipton, Taylpr, Carter, and Stuart. • 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o^cjocsji a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1796. ■ 
 
 Met according to ad|ournment. 
 
 Mr. Anderson chairman of the committee,' to whom was referred the 
 drafting of the first section of the first arti^cle, reported the following, to 
 wit: , 
 
 ' ARTICLE I. 
 . Sec. 1. The legislative authority of this ets^te shall. be vested in a gen- 
 eral assembly, which shall consist of a senate and house of retiresentativ«s, 
 both dependent on the people. 
 
 Sec. 2. Within three years after the firsj: nieeting.of the general as* 
 Gently, and within every subsequent term of seven years, an enumeration 
 of the taxable inhabitants shall. bS' made in suph rnanner as shall be direct- 
 ed by la,w. The number of representatives iahall at the several periods of 
 making such enumeration, be: fixed by the legislature, and apportioned 
 among t|ie several counties according to the number of taxable inbabi^ts 
 in eacb, and shall never be leas than, twenty two; nor greater than twen- 
 ty-six, until the number ,of taxable inhabitants shall be folrty thouaand ; and 
 after that evtol, at s)ich ratio that the whole number of repreaentativies 
 shall never exceed forty. , i 
 
 See. 3; The number of senatprs shall at the several periods of making 
 ide enumeration before mentioned, be fixed by the legislature, and appor- 
 tioned.among the di^triet3, formed as hereJA after direfcted, according to the 
 number of taxable inhabitants in each, an4 shall never be less than one 
 third, nor more than one half, of the number of representatives. 
 
 Sec. 4. Thesenatpra shsill be cfadsen by districts, to be formed by the 
 legislature, each district containing suph a number of taxable inhabitants 
 ^a stiall ba. entitled to elect not more <:ban three senators.^ When a dis^ 
 trjct shall ,be composed of t.vo or more counties, they shall be adjoiaiug, 
 i^nd no county shall be divided in fuiming ,a district. 
 
 SCHEDULE. 
 
 Until thi^ first enumeration shall be made, as directed in the second sec- 
 tion of the first article of this^constitution, the ^veral counties shall be 
 respectively entitled to elect one senator and t<vo representatives. 
 
 JOSEPH ANDERSON, Chairman. 
 
 Which was read and concurred v^itli'. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved, and was seconded by Mr. Rhea, that the words ' two 
 and an half per cent to the treasurer for receiving and paying out monies,' 
 be struck out for the purpnse of iaserting ' three,' . which carried in the 
 a$rm<itive. 
 
 Mr. Roan then moved, aud was seconded by Mr. ' Jackson, that the 
 
27 
 
 word ' tKree ' be-struck out, to insert ' four'' whieli was clet^rmiined in the 
 affirmative. , ^ ■ 
 
 Mr. Robertson mov^dgand was Seconded by Mr. Prazier,'that the wqyda 
 'tv/0 dollars per day to each mecaber of the gigneral asseftibly be struck 
 out for the purpose of inserting ' one dollar and seventy five cents,' 'Which 
 carried in the affirmative. ■"^' 
 
 On motion of Mr. Outlaw; seconded by Mr. Khea.the wdrd' Register' 
 was inserted in the nineteenth section of the first artlclek , 
 
 On motion of Mr. Lewie, seconded by Mr. Claiborne, the words:' no pei"- 
 son holding any office under the authority of the United States,' was iti- 
 serted- in the said section. ^ 
 
 Mr. Robertson inoved, and w^'s seconded by Mr. Lewis, that the attor- 
 ney or attornies for the stale shall receive a compensation for fheir services, 
 not exceeding fifty dollars for eafih swperior court he Shall attend — which 
 was carried 'in the affirmative. , 
 
 Mj-. Rhea then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Cocker' that thei word 
 'fifty;* bevsffuck out, to insert ' twenty five,' which' was negatived. 
 
 Afr. M'Nairy moved, and was seconded by Mr. Rutledge, that the 22d 
 section qf the first article be struck out, for the purpose of inserting the 
 following*; 'All lands held in this state, by deed, grant, or entry, shall be 
 taxed equal and uniform, in j^uch manner' that no one hundred acres shall 
 be taxed higher than anothei*, except town lots. No freeman shall be tax- 
 ed higher thafi one hundred aci-^s of land, and no slave higher tliata tWo 
 hundred atres on each poll, which carrifed in the affirmative.' 
 , Mr.'M'Cltfiig then moved, and was seconded by Mr. Mitchell," that thfe 
 words 'town lots' be struck out, which passed in the negative. 
 
 It wasithen moved byMr; Cocke, and seoonded by Mr. Mitchell, that the 
 section be amended by inserting ' no town lot shall be taxed higher than 
 two hundred acres of land,' which was agreed to. 
 
 Mr. Jackson- movedj and was seconded fay Mr. Carter, that the following 
 be inserted as a section fn the Constitpition , ' The judges or justic'esiof the 
 inferior courts of lay shall have -power in all civil pases, to issue writs of 
 eerliorari,, to remaye any cause, or a transcript, thereof, from any inferior 
 jurisdiction into their court, on su^cient dause, sttppoi^ted by path or af- 
 firmation, which carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Wear moved and was seconded by Mr. Rhea, that the second sec- 
 tion of the sixth article be struck out, to insert the following ; ' There 
 shall be one treasurer for the state, who shall hold his office for two years, 
 and keep the same, at the seat of 'gpvernment, which carried in the af- 
 firnjative. 
 
 Mr. J. Shelby moved', and was seconded - by Mr. M'Minn, to strike out 
 the last section of the eighth article,' which was determined in the nega- 
 tive ; whereupon the yeas and nays were called for by Mr. M'Minp, and 
 seconded^ by Mr. Rhea, which are as follQvys: » ' 
 
 YEAS. 
 
 Messrs..Outlaw,Rutledg©, Gammon, J. Shelby, Rhea, Hardiman, Berry, 
 M'Minn, Henderson, Mitchell, White, Adair, Crawford, D. Shelby, Wear, 
 and R. Prince. 
 
 , NAYS. 
 
 Messrs. Craig, Greenaway, Black, Glass, Houston, Frazffr, Brooks, 
 
28 
 
 R»nkin, Galbreath, Baker, Anderson,J3oherty, Roddye, Roan, Cfeiborne, 
 M'Nairy, Jackson, Robertson, Lewis, Ceoke, Blount, M'Clung, Walton, 
 E. Douglass, W. Douglass, Smith, Brynn, S; Clack, J. Clack, Backing- 
 ham, Tipton, Hanley, Taylor, Carter, Stuart, Johnston, Ford, Port, and 
 W. Prince. 
 
 Mr. Hardi man 'moved, and was seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the fol- 
 lowing be -made a rule of this house; that when any motion,^hall come 
 liefore the house, and fairly debated, and decided by. a majority thereof, the 
 same shall not a second time be brought before the house, by the minority, 
 unless it appears that some of the majority have changed their minds on 
 said question, which was negatived. 
 
 Itjr. Johnston moved, and was seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the'fol- 
 lowing be addei] to the seventeenth section of the ninth article ; provided 
 that not rpore than one new county from each district be.entitled to lepre- 
 sentafion, previous to taking the first enumeration, wbieh carried in the 
 afifirmativ^. 
 
 Mr. Coeke moved, and was seconded by Mr^ Carter, to strike ont:¥he 
 following section, in the eighth article; ' Laws foj- thfe encoaragement of 
 virtue, and prevention of vice and immorality ought to be passed, which 
 was agreed to. ' • ■• 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved, and was seconded by Mr. Claiborne, that the words 
 ' or the divine authority of the old and new testament, in 9. section of the 
 eighth article be struck out, which was agijeed to; whereupon the yeas 
 and nays were called for by Mr. Doh^rty and seconded by Mr. Galbreath, 
 which are as follows : 
 
 .YEAS. 
 Messrs. M'Nairy, Jackson, Robertson, Hardiman, Lewis, Berry, Hen- 
 derson^ Cocke, Mitchell, Outlaw, Claiborne, J. Shelby, Rhea, Blount 
 M'Clurig,D. Shelby, Walton, W. Douglass, Smith, Bryan, Buckenham, 
 Ford, Fort, W. Prince, R.. Prince, Handley, Carter, and Stuart. 
 
 NAYS. * 
 
 MesBrsiCraig, Greenaway, Black,' Glass, Houston, Prazier, Brooks, 
 Rankin, Galbreath, Baker, M'Minn, Anderson, Doherty, Roddye,,RoaD, 
 Rutledge, Gammon, White, Adair, Crawford, Wear, 'S. Clack, J^Clack, 
 Johnson, Tipton, Taylor. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a", m. , ' ' 
 
 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ■^ * ... 
 
 On motion of Mr. Jackson,- seconddd by Mr. Cocke, the words " or trea- 
 surers'* after the word " treasurer," was inserted in the twenty second 
 section of the first article. 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Dohferty, seconded by Mr. Galbreath, that 
 the words, " i^ttorney at law," after the words " attorney general," in the 
 twenty third section of the first article, be inserted, which was determined 
 in the negative. " ' » 
 
 It was then, moved by Mr, Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that 
 the followjing be inserted-in the twenty-sixth section of the first article, 
 
29 
 
 \ 
 
 after the. words " all lands," to :wit, " liable to taxatlo^' which was 
 agreed to» • * , , ■ ''-if 
 
 Mr. Roddyo moved and was seconded by Mr. Fort, that the #ords "town 
 lots" in the said section be struck out, which was negatived; '"*^' 
 
 Mr- Roan moved and Was seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that the third sec- 
 tion of the fifth article be etruck out -fo* the purpose of amending ft,'wi|ich 
 was agreed t9. , 
 
 Mr. Jaekson, moved, an'd Was seconded by Mi^ R. Prince, that the se- 
 cond section of the sixth article be struck out for the purpose of inserting 
 the following : ' 
 
 " There shall be a treasurer or treasurers appointed for the state who 
 shall hold hi^ or their officd, for two years ;" ifrhich carried in the affirm- 
 ative. * ^»," 
 
 Mr.'S'ort moved, and was seconded by Mr. Slack, that the seventh sec- 
 tion of the seventh artiole be struck out, for the purpose of inserting the 
 following : " The legislature shall pass laws exempting citizens belonging 
 to any sf ct or denomination of religion, the tenets of whic^^h are known to 
 be opposed to the bearing of arms, from attending private or genera] mus- 
 ters ;" which carried in the affirmative. 
 
 Mr. Robeptson moved, and was. seconded by Mr, Rutledge, to strike out 
 the first section of <the eighth article, vvhich' was negatived. 
 
 It was then moved by' Mr, Jackson, and seconded bj Mr. Mitchell, that 
 the' second section of the eighth article be struck out, wliich was nega- 
 tived. 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Lewis, and seconded by Mr. Rhea, to strike 
 ' out the word " publicly" in the second section of the eighth article, which 
 was agreed t&. 
 
 Mf.. Johnston moved, and was seconded by Mr. M'Clung, that the latter * 
 part of the fourth section of the ninth article be struck but, to insert, the 
 following : " No bill shall be passed into a law for the establishment of a 
 new cbUnty, except upon a petition to the general assembly for that pur- 
 pose, signed by two hundred of the free male inhabitants within the limits 
 or bounds of such new eounty,' prayed to be laid off, which carried in the 
 affirJnative. 
 
 Mr. Anderson moved, and was seconded by Mr. Claibojne, that the four- 
 teenth section of the ninth^ article be struck out, to the words " contents ;" 
 which {lassed, in the negative. . 
 
 On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mrr-Hardiman, resolved, that a 
 committee of three be appointed to examine the engrossed copy of the 
 constitution, and Messrs. 'Smith, Rhea and M'Nairy, were iippointed for 
 that purpose. , '|Et-i 
 
 Mr. Jack|6n moved, and was seconded by Mr. Lewis," that a committee 
 of five be appointed, \q draw up an estimate of the expences of the coit- 
 vention ; which was agreed to, and Messrsi^J). Shelby, M'Clung, Roan, . 
 Jackson, and Fort, were appointed for that purpose. 
 
 Adjourned till to-mqrrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
• 
 30 
 
 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1796. 
 
 - - - " i- . J ' ■ 
 
 Met according to adjourmnent. , , , 
 
 Mr. M'Clung, cbairmaftof the committee appoisted to draw up an esti- 
 mate of the expenees of the convention, reported the following ; ' * 
 
 Estimate of the wages of the convention, clerks, and doorkeeper, began 
 and held at Knoxvllle, <^a the 11th djiy of January, and ending jiie 6th day 
 of February, 1796, allowing one dollar and fifty cents per day for each 
 member, and one-dollar for every thirty miles travelling, lo, and retuniing 
 fj-om the eame,; agreeable to a uAanJmpus resolution of the'iiBgnyentio;n of 
 the I2th of January ; two dollars and fifty ceiits per day to the clerks, and 
 two doilars to the door keeper. ' ' y* ■ - -€*. 
 
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 Plount, 
 
 27 
 
 $1 50 
 
 40 
 
 
 $4183 
 
 James Greenaway, " 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 So 
 
 ,40 
 
 
 41 83 
 
 Joseph Black, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 30 
 
 
 41 50 
 
 Samuel Glass, /> 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 20 
 
 
 41 16 
 
 James Houston, 
 
 
 26 
 
 1 50- 
 
 45 
 
 
 40 5^' 
 
 John M'Nairy, 
 
 'Davidson, 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 400 
 
 
 53 83 
 
 ^ Andrew Jackson, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60. 
 
 30O 
 
 
 63 16 
 
 Jame's Robertson, 
 
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 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 400 
 
 
 63 83 
 
 Thomas Hardiman, 
 
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 27 
 
 1 66' 
 
 400 
 
 
 53 83 
 
 Joel Lewis, 
 
 
 ■27 
 
 1 50' 
 
 400 
 
 
 63 83 
 
 Samuel Frazier, 
 
 Greene, ' ' 
 
 S7 
 
 1 60 ! 
 
 160 
 
 
 45 83 
 
 Stephen Brioks, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 160 
 
 
 46 83 
 
 William Rankin, 
 
 
 27 
 
 ' 1 50 
 
 130 
 
 
 44 83 
 
 Elisha Baker, 
 
 
 ,27 
 
 1 50 
 
 1?P 
 
 .1 
 
 44 83 
 
 iJphn Galbreath, ' 
 
 ; . 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 160 
 
 
 45 83, 
 
 James Perry, 
 
 Havikms, , 
 
 ,27 
 
 1 so" 
 
 120 
 
 
 44 30 
 
 Joseph M'Min, 
 
 -. '^' 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 160 
 
 
 4fe 16 
 
 Thomas Henderson, 
 
 
 27. 
 
 1 60 
 
 100 
 
 
 43 83? 
 
 William Cocke, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 100 
 
 
 43 83 
 
 Richard Mitchell, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 So 
 
 140 
 
 
 45 16 
 
 Alexander Oatlajv, 
 
 .^e^erson, 
 
 r27 
 
 1 60 
 
 100;, 
 
 '^' 
 
 43 83 
 
 Joseph Anderson, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 100 
 
 'T 
 
 43 83 
 
 George Doherty, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 60 
 
 
 43 60 
 
 Jaftjes Roddye, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 109 
 
 
 43 83 
 
 Archibald Roane,, 
 
 ';h< 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 » 
 
 ' 90 
 
 
 43 60 
 
 James White, 
 
 KnoXf 
 
 27 
 
 i'50 
 
 f^ 
 
 
 40 50 
 
 William Blount, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60' 
 
 
 
 40 60 
 
 Charles M'Clung, 
 
 
 >27 
 
 1 60| 
 
 !-Jti^ 
 
 
 40 60 
 
 i.jJohn Crawford, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 |pn| 
 
 
 40 50 
 
 "John Adair, 
 
 t~ 
 
 27 
 
 I 50 
 
 "S 
 
 
 37 60 
 
.51 
 
 Georg^utledge, 
 
 Sullivan, 
 
 27 
 
 $150 
 
 246 
 
 1 
 
 $48 50 
 
 William C. C. Claiborne, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 fiO 
 
 190 
 
 
 46 83 
 
 Richard ^amnaon, 
 John Shemy, jun. 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 230 
 
 
 48 16 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 260 
 
 
 49 16 
 
 John Rhea, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 240 
 
 
 48 50 
 
 D.Shelby, 
 
 Sumner, 
 
 26' 
 
 1 50 
 
 350 
 
 
 60 66 
 
 Isaac Walton, 
 
 
 2e 
 
 1 50 
 
 370 
 
 
 61 33 
 
 W. Douglass, 
 
 
 26 
 
 1 50 
 
 .360 
 
 
 51 
 
 Edward DouglasB, 
 
 
 26, 
 
 1 50. 
 
 360 
 
 
 51 
 
 Daniel Smith, 
 
 ^,. 
 
 26 
 
 1 50 
 
 370 
 
 
 51 33 
 
 Peter Bryan, 
 
 Sevier, 
 
 27 
 
 1 60" 
 
 : 40 
 
 
 41 83 
 
 Samuel Wear, 
 
 ^''•^ 
 
 27 
 
 1 5ff 
 
 60 
 
 
 42 50 
 
 Spencer Ciack^ '-\ 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 '60 
 
 60 
 
 
 42- SO 
 
 ■fbhn Clack, ^,i 
 
 
 .27 
 
 1 60 
 
 60 
 
 
 42 50 
 
 Th^oi^^nckenham, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 40 
 
 
 41 83 
 
 Thomas Johnston, l 
 
 Tennessee, 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 400 
 
 
 -63 83 
 
 James Ford, 
 
 % 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 440 
 
 
 65 16 
 
 William Fort, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 440 
 
 
 65 16 
 
 William Prince,^ 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 440 
 
 
 55 16 
 
 Robert Prince, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 440 
 
 
 65 16 
 
 Jdhn Tipton, 
 
 WasUngtoritji 
 
 27 
 
 I 50 
 
 218 
 
 
 47 76 
 
 Samuel Handly, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 60 
 
 180 
 
 
 46 50 
 
 Leeroy TaxJ|)r, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 192 
 
 
 46 90 
 
 i'Xandon Carter, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 236 
 
 
 48 36 
 
 James Stuart, 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 50 
 
 200 
 
 
 47 16> 
 
 William Maclin, secretary, 
 
 t ', 
 
 27 
 
 2 60 
 
 ■ ' 
 
 
 67 60v 
 
 Do. for stationary and en- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 gro^ing, •:, 
 
 
 
 A 
 
 
 
 65 
 
 J. Sevier, jun. assistant, 
 
 
 27 
 
 2 60 
 
 
 
 67 50 
 
 John Rhea, door keeper, 
 
 ' 
 
 27 
 
 2' ' 
 
 
 
 54 
 
 Do. for fire Vrood, candles, 
 
 
 
 
 !*■ 
 
 
 
 stands, &c. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 22 60 
 
 James White, paid by him 
 
 ' ^ . 
 
 ift 
 
 
 
 
 
 for seats for theconveii- 
 
 
 k fl" 
 
 
 
 
 
 •-" lion, ; ' 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 bo. 'for 3 1-2 yards oil 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "■ cloth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 62 
 
 Geo.;Roulstone, Printer,, 
 
 •: 
 
 
 
 
 
 166 66 
 
 '••«f 
 
 ^^ 
 
 $3,007 03 
 
 Risolved, that it is the unanimous wish of the members of this conven- 
 tionj that the monies appropriated to their use by law, and not by them re- 
 ceived, may be appropriated byth^^^pral assembly to' the pdyment of 
 the secretary, crerk, printer and door^epTr, or so much thereof as will \fo 
 sufficient to pay.them for their services* and that the printer be directed to 
 print fifty copies of the constitution, and ten copies of tlie journal for each 
 county, to be d^ivered to the m^bers of this convention, and by them to 
 be distributed for the information and benefit of the citizens. 
 ^Mesdvedr that David Henleyjcsq. agent of the departuKnt^of war, is 
 entitled to the tlisinkB of this convention, for his polite ofienof the room in 
 10 , rf 
 
32 
 
 i 
 which the session has been held, and that the- President be- requested to 
 present him with the same. , 
 
 On, motion, the en-grossedicopy of the constitution was readand passed 
 unanimously. , 
 
 I ©n motion of Mr. Rhea^ seconded by Mr. Johnston, Resolved, that the 
 pilBBident of this convention be instrnsted to take the cunstitjition into his 
 safe keeping, until a secretary shall be appointed and quai|i%d to office, 
 undet it, and then to deliver it to him. 
 
 On motion ot Mr., Rhea,, seconded by Mr. M'Mian, Resolved, that the 
 pr^ideni be instructed to forward, as early as practicable, by an express, 
 a copy of the constitution, t'9 the secretary 6£ state of the United States. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved, alid was secoiided by Mr. J. Shelby, thiii.t'ie above 
 resolutioi) be amended by striking out the word express, which passed- in 
 the' negative.' 
 
 On mbtion of Mr. M'Clnng, seconded by Mr. Rhea, Resolved, ;thsit the 
 thanks of this' convention be; given to the president for his, services during 
 tha sitting of the same. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Claiborne, seconded by Mr. M'Cliing, Resoiwed,. thai 
 the thankg of this convention be presented to' Mr. N. S. H. Fourrlet for 
 his patriotic services in engrossing the constitution. 
 
 On n\otion of Mr, Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Stuart, Resolved, that the 
 president of this' convention be authorised and. directed to issue writs of 
 election to sheriflfe of the several counties, for holding the first election|Of 
 members of the general assembly and governor, under the autiiority ofithe 
 constitution of the state of Tennessee, to bear teste of this date. 
 
 On motion, the convention adjourned sine die. 
 
 WILLIAM BLOUNT, PSEsiDBSTi 
 WILLIAM MACLIN, Secbetart. 
 
JOURIAL 
 
 OP THE 
 
 SfE N A T E 
 
 OP THE 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE, 
 
 BEGHN, AND HELD AT KNOXVILLE, ON MONDAy, 'THE 
 
 TWENTY-EIGHTH OF MAEOHj ONE THOUSAND SEVEN 
 
 HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX. 
 
 "4 , 
 
 KNOXVILLE,: 
 
 printed by george roulbtqne, frinteb to the state, 1796. 
 
 NASHVILLE: 
 
 R&PEINTED BY McKENNIE & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICE. 
 
 1852. 
 
OBDEBED TO BE ,JlE-FRINTEO BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLT 
 OP THE STATE OP TENNESSEE, OP 1851-3. 
 
JOiJEIAL OF THE SEIATE 
 
 OP THE 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE. 
 
 AT a senera.1 aesembly begun apd held at Kgoxville, the 28th day of 
 M^rcfa, in the year of our £ord one th<qnsand seven^ndred and 
 ninety six, and in the twentieth year of Atnerican IndepeniiSme, being the 
 ''first session of >this assembly. ^ /- . 
 
 The returning officers of the following >iconnties certified, that tKe fol- 
 lowing persons were duly elected to represent the same in this house, to 
 wit : ■'. y- y 
 
 Tennessee county, James Ford ; Sumner county, James -Winchester^; 
 Knox county, James White ; Jeffergon county, George Doherty ; Greene* 
 county, Samuel Frazier; Washington, county,- John Tipton ; Sullivan 
 county, George Rntledge, .^^ 
 
 Pursuant to which, the following membera appeared and were qualified, 
 by taking the oaths prescribdH by the constituti^ of this state, for the qua- 
 lification of menfibers of the general assertibly, to wit :; 
 
 James Ford, James Winchester, James White, Geo. Doherty, John 
 Clack, Samuel Pjazier, John Tipton, George Rutledge. -, 
 
 Mr. White proposed' for speaker Janies WfbiiJ^ester, esq. whp was 
 unanimously chosen and conducted to the chair. ' 
 
 Resolved, that Messrs. Wljite, Doherty, Ford, Clack, and Frailer, be a 
 committee of privileges and eTe^tions. * 
 
 i2eso2ve4tthat the following rules of decorum be observed- during the 
 Bitting of this house. . ' . 
 
 1. That no member shall pass' between the speaker and the person 
 speaking. 
 
 .3. Every member shall comeg^lnto the house with his head uncc(vered> - 
 and shall continue'^eo at all Jimes but when he sits in his place. 
 
3. T&e speaker having taken the chair, and a majority of the tnembers 
 being present, the clerk shall read the journal of 'the preceding day, in 
 order that any mistake may be corrected that (nay have been made in the 
 entries. 
 
 4. While the.journal'Or public papers are reading, or when any mem- 
 ber is speaking, there shall be no interruption, nor shall any member read 
 any printed paper, but the attention of the members is expecte^f- 
 
 5. .Every member when^he speaks, shall, standing in his place, address 
 himself to the apeBker.(oT chairman) as the case may be, who shall give 
 his attention by naming the' memliier. 
 
 6. If two or more members rise to speak, at the same time, the speaker 
 shall determine who shall ^peak first ■ , 
 
 7. When any motion shall be before the house, and not properly nnder- 
 • stood, the speaker may explain, but shall not attempt, in any such expla- 
 nation, to sway the house by argument or debate. 
 
 8. The speaker, with leave of the hoqse, ghall h^ve privilege to tpeak 
 upon any subject proposed, agreeably to the riiles established by the bouse; 
 provided, he speak before, the arguments are gone through. 
 
 9. A member digressing from the subject, or using personal observation 
 or reflection,, may be called to order by the speake? or chairman, or any 
 member of the hous4. 
 
 10. All motion's to be committed to writing and seconded, and handed 
 to the speaker, before the same can be considered in the possession ot'the 
 house, except a motion of course. ^ 
 
 11. No question to be put upon motion, unless seconded. 
 
 12. Ni> member to speak more than twice, without leave of the hoyse, 
 to the same- question, unless in a committee of.the whole. ' >. 
 
 ^13. When a QBestioii is before the house, lio motion shall be -received 
 unless for amenoment, for t|ie previous question, or to commit or to ad- 
 journ. 
 
 14i*No tnember to depart the service of the house without leave. 
 15. It shall be the duty of the speaker (or chairman) to call gentlemen 
 JiSpeBtators, appearing among the members when in session, by name, to 
 /^'desire them to withdraw to the seats assigned them. - \^ 
 
 Adjourned' till to-morrow,<9 o'clock, A.M. ' ' 
 
 TUESDAY, MARCH 2§, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. . 
 
 Mr.iAlexander Kelly, tb,e (hember.for Blount coulityappeared,;praduced 
 his certificate, took the necessary oaths froAiiiis qualification, a.nd took,|iis 
 seat. 
 
 Francis A. Ramsey was -appointed clerk, and i^^thaniel Buckingham 
 assistant clerk. 
 
 Thbmas'Bounds was appointed door-keeper. 
 
 Mr: White, from the committee of privileges and flections, reported as 
 fdilows, to wit : >• 
 
 The cpmmittee ol privileges and flections having taken under their consi- 
 deration (he credentials of the following persons, James Ford, John Clack, 
 
Gecnsge Rnt.ledgS, John Tipton, Samnel Prazier, James White, George 
 Doherty, and James Winchester, are of opinion they are satisfactory. 
 
 And also, having' taken under our consideration thfe contest between 
 Joel Lewis and James Maxwell, and having before us the certificates jpf 
 the returning officers of Davidson county, dbreporf,ihat from the afoyesaid 
 certificated of the returning officers df Davidson 'county aforesaid, are of 
 opinion/ that Joel Lewis is the member duly elected to represent Davidson 
 cojinty in the senate. 
 ^J.. JAMES WHITE, Ch. 
 
 • ' On motion, resolved, that the abpve report be concurred with. 
 
 Pursuant, to which,, Mr, Lewis appeaired, was qualified and took hii 
 seat. 
 
 A message from the Hous^ of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speakerand Crentfemen of the Senate, 
 
 The House of Representatives is now formed and ready to proceed to 
 the dispatch of public business. 
 
 I Ordered^ that lb4 following; messages be sent to the House Of Represen- 
 tatives : . ■ 
 ^ . 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of ReprgsentMives, 
 
 The senate is also constituted and ready to proceed .'j:o the dispatch of 
 public Business, and propose to meet your house, at sUch time and place 
 as -you ,|lay appoint, in ordei- ta open and publish th? returns of the elec- 
 tions, from the severaVcounties for governor, agreeably to the p^onstitu'tion 
 of this state. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Genilenieh of tTt^jflouse of Representatives, , 
 
 We propose Messrs.- Doherty and Tipton, to act with, such gentlemen of 
 your houle as you may appoint, as a committee of proprssitions atid griev- 
 ances.' .. ' ' 
 
 Recsived from the House of R,epresen(atives the following messages, to 
 wit : • ■_*;. |,' ■ ■" '■ ' ' !^ ■ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate-, ' 
 
 This house agree with yoij in the meeting proposed for examining the 
 returns of the elections for governor, and propose to convene in the House 
 of Representa\ives at half past 12 o'clock. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen df the Senate, 
 
 The House of Representatives have proceeded to appoint aacomraittee 
 of finance, on the part of this house, to act itt'' conjunction' with such .of 
 your body as you may think proper to appoint for that, purpose, and liaye 
 appointed Messrs. Rhaa, Weakley, Outlaw', Johnston', and Houston. 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Crerillemen, ' ;. ■ 
 
 This house concur with yofl in appointing a committee of finance, and 
 nominate on the pari of this house, Messrs. Lewis and Rutledge, td act in 
 cpnjunctichi'with the gentlemen by you proposed. 
 
 A message frdm th^ House of Representsutives : i > 
 Mr. Speaker find Gentlemen of the Senate, •' ft* 
 
 TJii* house concur With you in appointing a committee of propositions 
 and grievances, and nominate on our part, Messrs. Lewis, Fort, Hender- 
 
son, Newel, and Blaek, to act in conjunction with, the gentlemen by you 
 prdposed<< 
 
 This house adjourned to the house of representatives chamber, for the 
 purpose of opening returns of election, &c. 
 
 This house again met in the senate chamber. 
 
 A^ter opening the several returns of the elections in the different coun- 
 ties in this state, and the votes being summoned up, appears, that Citizen 
 John Sevier is duly and. constitutionally elected governor of this state, 
 \yhich was accordingly announced by tbe speaker-of the senate, in pres- 
 ence of both houses of the general assembly. 
 
 Sent to -the House o^ Representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The House of Representatives have nominated six members, viz. Messrs. 
 Outlaw, Blair, Cocke, Johnston, Newel, and Fort, to wait on his excellen- 
 cy John Sevier, and request his attendance in the House of Representa- 
 tives, to-morrow at 12 o'clock, to be qualified agreeably to the constitution 
 of, the state of. Tennessee, . , * 
 
 Mr. Sfeaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur irath your last message, and appoint on the part of this 
 house, Messrsil^wis, Ford, and Kelly, to wait upon his excellency John 
 Sevier, in company with the gentlemen by you appointed, for the purposes 
 by you itentioned. We also concur with yon as tathe time and place for 
 the qualification of ^the governor. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, A.M. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1796. , 
 
 .^. ■ ■ . ► "' 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment, 
 
 A message from the Hous^ of 'Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The*House of Representatives have appointed a committee to report 
 what bills of a public nature maybe necessary to be brought forward this 
 session, to act in conjunction with such of yir>ur body as you may appoint 
 for that purpose, and have named on their part, Messrs. .Houston, Weak- 
 ley, Lewis, Rhea, and Gass. ;• ;. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives .' * 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentleman, 
 
 We concur with ypur message respecting the appointment esf a commit- 
 tee^ ' to report what bills of a public nature may be necessary to be brought 
 forward this session, ' and appoint Messrs. Frazier and Tjptbn, on the part 
 of this house, to act with the gentlemen by you named. 
 Mr, President ank GentleiAen, 
 
 We propose that Messrs. White, Lewis/and Ford, on the part of this 
 house, in company with such gentlemen of your house as you may ap- 
 point, wait upon his excellency governor Blount, to inform him of jthe time 
 and place appointed for the qualification of his successor in oiSce; and al- 
 so to request his attendance there. 
 
A m^Bsage.from the Hou^e of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed a committee to act in conjunction with such 
 gentlemen as you may appoint, to presiU'ibe ap oath of office, to be admin- 
 istered to the governor of this state, and do appdnt Messrs:- Levris, New- 
 el, and Rhea. 
 
 'Sent to the House of Representatives the following piessage : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur' with yon itr appointing a committee to prescribe an oath of 
 office to be administered to the governor ; and on the part of this house 
 appoint Messrs. White and Dohertyto act in conjiinctioti with the gentle- 
 men by you na'med for that purpose. , j 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives ; 
 Mr. Speaker ar^ Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose Messrs. Looney, Black, and HoQston, to act with such of 
 your body as- may be appointed, to wait on the judges, and request their 
 attendance in the House. of Representatives, at 12 o'clock, to qualify the 
 governor. 
 
 A message from the .House of Representatives : J... 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gehttemen, 
 
 We cannot concur with your message respecting the qualification of 
 the gover|ioif by the judges, but propose in lieu thereof, that the clerk of 
 the senate administer the oaths to the governor, in presence of both houses 
 of the general assembly. >- 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following messages, 
 to wit: ' ■[" 
 
 Mr. 'Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house, propose to proceed to the ele6tion of the two senators, to 
 represent this state in the congress of the United States ; and also, a sec- 
 retary for this state ; and t^hat the senate and house of representatives, do 
 convene in the house of representatives, for that purpose, to-morrow at 
 ten o'clock ; and do propose Mr. WilliaTn Blount, Mr. William Cooke, and 
 Mr, Joseph Anderson, as, candidates for the senate, and Mr. William Ma'ci 
 lin for secretary. 
 
 OriMied, that the following message be sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives :- ' , ' , ' 
 
 We concur with your message, as to the'time and place for th&election 
 by you proposed ', and propose Doctor James White to be added to the 
 nomination of candidates for the senate. 
 
 Received from the Hou^e of Representatives the following message ; 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your message in appointifig a committee to wait on his 
 excellency William Blount, to inform (lim of the time and place appointed 
 for the qualification of his successor, and name on our part, Messrs. Can- 
 trell, Crawford, Weakley, and Gass. 
 
 Also the fdlowing : 
 Mr. Speaker ar& Gentlemen, ■•'■'• 
 
 The form of the oath prescribed for the quali^cation of the governor is 
 
8 
 
 subjoined, which has been agr'eed to by this hbuse, and hereby forwaTded 
 for your concarrenoe. 
 
 The committee to whom wag referredthe prescribing an oath, for the 
 qualification of the governoi, made the following report: 
 
 • Your committee appointed to prescribe an oath for tlie qualification of 
 the governor, prescribe the following : All which is submitted.^ 
 > )■'■■ A,, JOHN RHEA, Chr. 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear, that I will support the constitationof Uie 
 United States. — So helj) me God. 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear, that I wilt support the constitution of the 
 state of Tennessee. — So help me God. , 
 
 I .A. JS. do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the office of 
 governor of the state of "Tejinessee, pursuant to. the constitution and laws 
 thereof, according to the best of niy knowledge and ability. So help me God. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We cannot agree with your, proposals respecting the'qualifying the^jw- 
 ernor ; we stilladhete to our former proposals, a!nd request a reconsidera- 
 tion on your part. j ■ . ' 
 
 OrderediilhaX the following message be sen't to the House of Represen- 
 tatives : ": 
 Mr-^Sfeaker andOenilemen, . _. ' 
 
 Upon reconsideration We concur with,your message relative to waiting 
 ^■upon the judges, to request their attendance to qualify the governor; and 
 appoint, on behaU of this house, 'Messrs. Clack and Riitledge, to-abcom- 
 pany the gentlemen by you named for tlhat purpose. -, 
 
 This house adjourned to the representatives chamber. ' ,^ 
 
 This house again met. . 
 
 , After the inaugnratioii of' his^Sxcell^cy John Sevier,' an ajdress by 
 
 fiim Was, presented to both houses- of the general assembly, which was 
 
 T«ad,.and the same ordered be inserted on the journals ; also, that a copy 
 
 ,, thereof to-be transmitted to the public printer, thit the same <may be in- 
 
 'serted in the Enozville Gazette, 
 
 The address is as follows, to wit : 
 Gentlemen of tM "Senate and House of Represeniaiives, ^.:.,..,. 
 
 The high and honorable appointment' conferred 'upon me by the free 
 suffi-ages of my countrymen, fills my breast with gratitude, wiiicb, I trust, 
 my future life will manifest. I take this early opportunity to express, 
 through you, my thanks in the strongest terms of aeknowledgement. I 
 shall labour to discharge with fidelity the confidence reposed in me; and 
 if such my exertions should prove satisfactory, the first wish of my heart 
 will be grsjtified. , 
 
 i[ Gentlemen, accept of ray best wishes for your individual and public 
 "happiness! And, relyipg upoii -your vyisdom and patriotism, I have no 
 doubt but the result of your deliberations \frill give permanency and suc- 
 cess totour new system of government, so wisely circulated to secure the 
 lilierty and advance the happiness And ptosperty ^ our fellow-citizens. 
 ■ \ - , /','■' JOHN 'SEVIER. 
 
 A'djotfi'ned till to'-morjow 9 6'ilock a.'m'.'' 
 
tHURSDAY, MARCH 31, ,1.796. 
 
 Met according to adjonrhment. 
 
 A message from the House of ^epregentfttives : »■ '-' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Oenilemen, 
 
 Mr, Conway has moved for leave to wUhd^M' tlip name of Mr. J[oB^pIi 
 Anderson, from the nomination of tlie senate, which motion tliis h%use 
 have agreed to, the same is forwarded to you. for ybnr concurrence. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speajcer and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propdse to proceed' \o the election of sejaltors fot thip state^ 
 agreeably to the order of the day; ,and have appointed on,our part^^MesSrs. 
 Newel and Fort, to superintend the balloting; and also propose, that the 
 tickets be counted in presence of both bdUse^ ; and that the speakel of 
 th« senate pronounce the persons duly elected. 
 ' S6nt to the House.of Representatives the 'following message : 
 Mr, Speiiker and Qentlemen, 
 
 ,We concur with your message relative, to tbp election, and appoint, on 
 the part of this house, Messrs. L^wis apd Doherly, .to superintend the 
 ballfl^ing. ' ^v. Tipton has' moved, and b^s leave to withdraw the name.of 
 Doctor Ja^s Whit^^^f^m the nomination of ci|,hdidates for the senate, to 
 which we request your concurrence. ■■ t|. 
 
 This house adjourned to tha-chamber. of the IIous^ of'.j|epresenta):rv«s. 
 
 Met again ifl thqii" own c|iamber.: 
 
 The .Senate and Houseof R'epresentatives having (convened in tjje rep- 
 Teaeptatives chamber, in pursijanc'e of a resolutidjn of both houses of yes- 
 terday, whej^^illiam.Blountand William Cojike were duly »nd oons'titu- 
 tiorially eleeted, senators, and so^proclaimed by the speajier of the senate 
 — and Wfja, MacUn ,was dniy elected seoreta^.of this, state, and scip- 
 nonnced. __ , ^^ 
 
 A message fr&m the House of Representatives : • ' 
 
 This house propose Messrs. Johnston, fjottston, Clack, Newel, and 
 Rhea, a committee to act jointly with such of your body as jou may ap- 
 point, 1o prepare an address, to present to Messrs. ^illiam Blouhf aiid 
 William Cocke, informing them of their being elebted to represent ihis 
 state, in the Congress of the United States.' 
 
 Sent to the House of Replresentatiyea tlie following messages : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with you in appointing a cpmmittee to prepare an address to 
 present to ,the gentlemen who have been elected senators ; and appoint on 
 the, part of_ this house Messrs. Ford and White, to/act with thegentleftjen 
 by you name3 'for that purpose. \ ' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlernpn, 
 
 We propose that an election ty both h(Juses ot the general sissernbly.b^ 
 he)d to-onorrow morning" at ten ©"^ck, in <the representatives' chamber, 
 foi three judges for the superipr'courts in. this stale; also foran attoTney 
 general, and a treastlre^for this state. We put in nomination for judges, 
 
10 
 
 ,.■1 
 
 -■\ ' 
 
 ' .3 
 
 Mr. John M'Nairy, Mr. David Campbell, Mr. Joseph Anderson, «nd Mr, 
 Archibald Roane ; for treasurer, Mr. Nicholas Tate Perkins and Mr. Lan- 
 don Carter; and for attorney general, Mr. Hopkins Lacy and; Mr. William 
 C. C. Claiborne, to which we beg your concurrence. 
 
 The house then adjourned until 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 4 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. White from the committee appointed to draw an address, to be pre- 
 sented to William Blount and William Cocke, reported, that they have 
 prepare^ the following: •• 
 
 Citizen William Blount, late Governor of the Territory oj <je United 
 States of Ainerica south, of the river Ohio, 
 
 SIR, ' 
 
 Impressed with the grateful remembrance of your conduct during the 
 time you was governor of the Territory of the United States of America, 
 south of the river Ohio, now the Sta,te of Tennessee, the general assem- 
 bly of the said State, in the name of the people thereof, over whom you 
 formerly presided, embrace the earliest moment to testify to, you, their en- 
 tire approbation of your conduct and attention to promote their liappiness, 
 during your continuance in that office, the exercise of which was rendered 
 more<diffioult and arduous, by the frequent inroads of the neighbouring 
 nations of Indians. We recollect with pleasure^^at under yoiir adminis-. 
 tration, we, asa-|eople have experienced growing energy and encfeasing 
 power. That yoiir exertions in subordination to thp feaSral government 
 hav« been the cause of the present peace, which for some time past, has 
 existed between us and the adjoining Indian tribes, and whichj we hope, 
 will long exist, on the principled you have established. 
 
 The territorial government now being ended, we will only say in re- 
 spect thereof, that if the exercise alone of a government, constituted on 
 the principles it was, could render a pec^Ie happy under it, we should 
 have been so. We rejoice, that ^vhile the territorial government has closed 
 with honor to you, it has left us in a state of prosperity and pe^cd. 
 
 You are now, sir, called by the unanimous voice of a free*people, to 
 represent them in the senate of the United States of America— ithe high- 
 est ptoof, in their power, to offer of their confidence in your integrity and 
 ability to serve them.^ JAMES WHITE, Ch. 
 
 Citizen William Cocke, 
 
 Your fellow citizens have called you to represent them in the Senate of 
 the United States of America. Impressed wjth recollections of your past 
 conduct, from, an early period of the settlement of our common country, 
 they have given you this testimony of the confidence they repose in your 
 integrity and abilities to serve them. JAMES t^HlTE, Ch. 
 
 Ordered that the following message b6 sent to the House of Represen- 
 tatives : 
 
 Mr. Wlyte, from the commitfee appointed to prepare an address to be 
 presented to Citizens William Blount and WilliamX)ocke, who have been 
 elei^ted to represent this state in the seniite of the United Statesj reported, 
 thatHhey nave prepjired the addresses which accompany this message, 
 with which report this lioiise have concurred, and should you concur with 
 
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 the'repaft, we.appoint on the part of this house Mr. Tiptoij and MK fcewis 
 with^sncfa gentlemen as yoa may appoint to present the said addresses. 
 JMr. Speaker and Oentlemen, • "s • 
 
 We propose that a transcript from the journals-, relative to the election 
 of senators, be signed by the speakers of both houses of the general as- 
 ^sembly, and attested by their clerks, and thence be forwarded to the gover- 
 nor of this state, for his certificate and seal of pffice, which shall be con- 
 sidered as ctedentials to the gentlemen virho are elected. senators, iA order 
 to their obtaining seat^ in the senate of the' United States,, 
 
 Received from the house of repres^^qtatives the following mesgag^A : 
 Mr. Sjpeaher and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house'cannot concur with your message concemihg the election of 
 jiidges and other ofiSoers to-morrow at ten b^'islock. 'At so early a period 
 this house not having asyet determined.if apy and what alterations s^ll 
 be made in the court system, or how many judge3,.or whether que or more 
 attorniea gennralj or one or more treasui^eTs. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of ike Senate, 
 
 We herewith send yon a number of papers relative to the treasury de- 
 partment, which are referred on the part of this hou£fe;to the committee of 
 finance, with which your concurrence is requested, 
 Mr. SpeaTcer OTti Gentian, 
 
 We concur with your message, and the report accompanying*it, respect- 
 ing the addresses to Citizens William Blolint and William Cocke, senalors 
 in the Congress Of the Uniteif States ; and appoi'nt .on our pfrtj Mr. Out- 
 law, Mr. Crawford, Mr-. Fort, and Mr. Con-Way, to act with 'the gentleoilp 
 by yon proposed. >^ , ; . ,-#5; 
 
 . Adjjcnirned till to-morrow 9 o'cloc^ A. in. ■ , ,, ^^ 
 
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 FRIDAY, At»RIL i, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment, 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the. committee on public Mils, repoi:ted as follows : 
 
 Your committee appointed to report what bills^o'f a public nature are 
 necessary to be brought forward this sessionj say, that bills of the follow- 
 ing importxiijght to be introduced, viz : 
 
 A bill provi4ing for a public revenue, 
 
 A bill proviiding for the' electing of Representatives to the OgiigresS of 
 the United States', 
 
 A bill providing iorthe*appointmeht of electors', to elect a President and 
 Vice President of the United Stages. , ,, , 
 
 A bill t<!i>.prf^ent the wilful and malicious killing of slaves. 
 
 A bill'providing for the relief of the poor, ' , T. 
 
 A bill for the establishment and rsgulation of pjibljc roads and ferrie^s. 
 
 A hill ascertaining the<mode of collecting and accounting for public' ta^s. 
 * A bill establishing;a secretary's department. * f : 
 
 A bill ascertaining thf mode of .impeachment and trial of public officers, 
 
 A b||l for alteripg the; time of holding the several court? of l^w th^ein 
 described. : 
 
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 A Wll regnlatiirg the several officers fBeatherefn mentioned. 
 
 A bill to pfev'ent gaming. . JOHN TIPTON, Chr. 
 
 Ordered that the foUowing message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives : , . ^ 
 Mr. 'Speaker find Gentlemen, :■ '^ 
 
 Mt. Tipton, from the committee appointed to report what bills of a pub- 
 lic nature are necessary' to bebrdngHt forward this session, has preseptifd' 
 the report which accompanies this message, to which this bouse have con- 
 curred. The committee not having time to go throngli the business assign- 
 ed them, beg leave' to sit agiin ; they aodordingly ha've leave from this 
 house.' 
 
 Received, from tke bouse of representatives, a bill ascertaining the niim- 
 Ijer of the.J4idgea of the superior courts of lawand'eqttily',and for fising. 
 thej^ salaries; endorsed, 'Read the first time and passed;' ' / 
 
 Which being'read, was passed the-first lame. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives :_ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose that the cismmitteeflf propd'sifeons and- grievances 
 be; also a committee of claim®, which is sent to you for your coiicurrenBei' 
 
 We also send you sundry petitions respeoting.ihe division flf counties; 
 which have been read, and on' the part of this-hoj^e referred to \he-com'- 
 mitlee of pTopoS|i(tions,^d grievances. ., * •■. ^ 
 
 Which being read was concurred with. . ^ 
 
 S^nt to t(ie ho^se of representatives t^ tbllowing message : 
 Mr. Spe0ker And Gentlemen, : ■ . 
 
 We concur with you in referring the petitions from sundry' citizens of 
 Washington and Tennessee counties) to the committee of propt^sitions and 
 grievances ; and also that the said committee be a committee of claims, 
 • and have added Mr. Ford to the said committee. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives': 
 Mr. Speaker and Cfentkinen, 
 
 We herewith, send you several papers. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5,.Uid' before 
 this house bytthe governoi;, which we have referred to a special committee 
 compose4 on our part of Messrs, Montgomery, Conway, and Blair, who 
 will a^t jointly with such gentlemen as yqt; may appoint to take into con- 
 sideration the said papers, * , . 
 
 Sent to the house of .representatives the followiiqg tqessa^ : 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur wittf yoii in' referring the papers' No. 1, Sf, 3, 4, and 5-, which 
 accompany your, last message, to a <.special committee^ andappointon the 
 part of this house Mr. Lewis; and' Mr'. White- to act with the gentlemen by 
 you named for that purpose. 
 
 Receive from t^e hblise of 'representati'ves tlje'followitig'bills : 
 
 A bill establishing a treasury department, and ' ' 
 
 j/ A bill to prevent the vyilful ana malicious killingof any black person, or ' 
 persoii of mixed' hlood, lie or she being a slave. 
 
 Which being read, were passed the first time and returned,' 
 
 Received also! the following message : 
 
er, s. s. ^ 
 H, B,;. 3 
 
 JMr, Speaksf a^nd G,entkmen, 
 
 Thl^ house concurs with yofur message,, as to that part in wWch youi 
 concur with the report of the committee yon mention. We caojiot con- 
 cur with that part which gjives leave to sa^id, committee to sit a^ain, bat 
 propose that tthey may be considered a Btandil,ng cpmmitt^e, to sit on their 
 own adJDurnmenliB^ during the session, if th|y thiak proper. 
 
 T^he acceptance of Citizen Coclie of his appointment as one of. the 
 senators of this statej in the Congressfef the United S.tates^ was/eceised 
 in writing^iwh^h was 'fead,, ai)d ordered to be inserted on the, journals, and. 
 is as follows ; 
 
 Gentlemen^ 
 
 I accept of the appointment conferred upon ■ Ble by the .general asseitW 
 bty. It will be my first, my greatest wish to promote- the interest of bar 
 common country. • f , j 
 
 The honor ol serving- a free and enlightened' people is tf^ity flatterin^'ii ■ 
 and my highest reward will consist in my tAinid^ct continuing to meet- with 
 their approbation: - ' ' . < , 
 
 Accept, gentlemen, my respects, 
 
 WICLIAM eOCKE. 
 James Winchester, s. 
 
 ' and 
 James Sluart, s. „, ^ »4. 
 
 Received from the hoSse of representatives the following jjessage ; 
 Mr. Speaker. q,nd Ginllenien^. 
 
 We concur with your ffl,?ssage of yesterday, which respects the <;re-. 
 deati^l^jof the senatprs of this 8tate,Jn the, congressiof the Ugited Stat^ 
 
 ^djourried until 3 o'cloCkV P.M. , j^ 
 
 ■' ■ jf " '"W'- ■ :, 
 
 Met accor^ing^to adjourpmient. . • .| ' , , ' >.i 
 
 Mr. Tipton' from the committee, reported; tis follows; ft, 
 
 Your committee-of propositio^is and grievances, to whpin were referred 
 
 several petitions, do report, that the petition frgm tli^ count^'of Tennessee, 
 
 is reasonable, aqd ought to be grapt^. That the petition fromti^e upi>er 
 
 endoftiie county of Washington jisreasopable, and ought tg be granted. 
 
 r ,' JOHN TIPTON; Ch. ; 
 Which being read Was concurred witb..%. . , ^ . 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sep,t to. the House ot Repra?oa- 
 tatives: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen,- r... ;.' 
 
 Herewith we send yon the report of the committee of pKjpoaitjoasanii 
 grievances, with whicht report, this liouse have concurred. .,' 
 
 A message' from the hpuee of represeutativies: ■ . / . 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemevi, ' ' ■ 
 
 Thip house propose Messrs. Peck, Loonfty, and Clivclf a oomsraittee td 
 act jointly with such gentlemen as you may appoint, to contract' with the 
 printer for public printing! ' i; ' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentiemen, , 
 
 We concur with your message,, in appointing a commjltte^ to.. cointrjieC 
 
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 with' the printer for public printing ; and appoint on the part of this hoose 
 Messrs, White and Rutledge, to act with tRe gentlemen by you named 
 for that purpose. •, 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the follonring petitions : 
 
 A petition of Mr. Joseph Dorris, and a petition from sundrylcitizens of 
 a place called Tucialeechee, on Little River, endorsed, ' Referred to the 
 committee of propbsitions and grievances.' Also a statement of an ac- 
 count by George Gillespie, sheriff or Washington county, endorsed, ' Re- 
 ferred to the committee of claimsj"' which sa!d)» petition and account were 
 referred as above. -7 
 
 Received also the following bills : - » . 
 
 A bill to atnend an>ct, entitled, ' An act laying a tax ft>r the year 1795,' 
 
 A bill .providing for the election of representatives to represent this state 
 in the Congreiss of Che United States. 
 A A bill to divide the county of Tennessee into two distinct counties. 
 
 A bill tpdivide the county of Wael^ington into two distinct counties. 
 
 Severally endorsed, ' read the first time and passed.* 
 
 Ordered, that these bUis be read, which being read, were passed the 
 first time and returned. ' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 if ' SATURPAY, APRIL 2, 1796. 
 
 MET ac<^rding to adjournment. fc^ 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives thp foUbwing message : ' 
 Mr. Speaker and Germenkn^ ' 
 
 W'e propose that a transcript from the journal^ relative to the election 
 of a secretary for this state, be signed by the speaka'rs of both houses of 
 the generM assembly, and attested by tl^eir clerks, and be presented to bis 
 e^Uency the governor, that he may commission the s^etary who has 
 been el'ected. - ' ' ' 
 
 Mr. James White presented a claim fof money paid on behalf of the 
 public, which was reaj] and referred to the committee of cUims> 
 
 Received from the house bl representatives, 
 
 A bill to ascertain what 'property yklhin the state shall b,e taxed for the 
 year 1797, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the Qrst time and passed.' ~» ' '^ 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read^ Which b|eing read, was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 A message from the House of- Re^esentatives t 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentletheii,'-^^ ■ 
 
 We cannot concur with your message relative to the governor being 
 authorised to commission the secretary, previous to a law being passed, 
 directing the mode of his qualification into office. , 
 
 Reeeivedifrom the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill directing the mode of the qualification of the secretary of state 
 into ofiice, endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Or^red, that this bill J>e r^ad, which being read was passed the first 
 time. ' 
 
 Acljoumed till Monday 12 o'clock, a> h. 
 
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 MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1796. 
 
 THE house met acoftrding to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of claims, reported as follows : 
 
 YQur^potpmittee taking unds?. their consideration the claim of George 
 Gillespie, , sheriff of Washington county, are of opinion, that' tht game 
 ought not to be granted. • JOiJN TIPTQN, Cli. 
 
 To wfiich report.ihis house coticurredi, , 
 
 On motion of Mr. Whit«, seconded by Mr. Pohertyi resolved, that Mr. 
 Ramsey Ijave le^aye to te^n hig appointment as cle^.to this house, his 
 family being indisposed. . » 
 
 George Roulstone was unanimously appointed cl^rk in the place of Mr. 
 Ramsey, who has leav^to resign. , (,- 
 
 Received fgim the house of representatives, the account of Robert 
 Houston, sheriff of Knox county ; endorsed, ' read and rjferred to tlje' 
 committee of claims ;' which being read, was refeAed aa above and re- 
 turned. 
 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clock, p.m. ,^ 'f 
 
 Met accordirig to ad|ournment. / , ^ 
 
 Received from th,^ house of ^epi-esentalives the following bills : 
 
 A bill to divide the eounty of Tennessee into two distinct counlites, and 
 
 A bill to divide the county of Washington into two distinct connties ; 
 each^ndorsgd, read the second ti&ie and passed. ' 
 
 OrderednfibaX these bills be read, which being read, were amended, pass- 
 ed the second time and returned. « ^ 
 
 Received also, a bill to suppress excessive gaming. 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, entitled, ' An act for the relief of' such persons' 
 as have been disajfled by wounds, or- ren4»ed incapable of procnring for 
 themf^lves and families subsisten4e in the' militia service ofijtttis Territo- 
 ry, and providing for the widows and orphans oi such as hav&rfled,' •*f 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' i , .^■, 
 
 Orderfid> that these bills^be read, which bSng read, were passed the first 
 lime and returned. 'Mlh 
 
 Received also, ' , ,- < 
 
 A biHt^irecting the mode of thei.%ualification^f thje secretary of state 
 iqto office, ; 
 
 Endprsed, ' Read the second time and passed.' ) 
 
 iOrderSd, that thia bill bfffead, which beijig read, was passed the. second 
 time and" returned. 
 
 ReceivAl likewise, 
 
 A bill to prevpnt.the wilful and malicioua killing any blacjc person, or 
 person of mix^d blood, he or she being aslave,' which, on motion of Mr. 
 Lewis, was made the order of the day to-morrow. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. f 
 
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 TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. ^' 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for the order of tlie day, and called up a bill to pre- 
 vent tiie wilful and malicious killing of slaves, &c. which was read the 
 second time and passed. 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the committee of propositions and grievances reported 
 as follows : 
 
 The committee of propositions and grievances having taken under their 
 consideration, the petition of the inhabitants of that part of Little River, 
 known by the name of Tuckaleechee, repoit, that the same is reaspnable 
 and ought to be granted. '- ' • JOHN TIPTON; Chr. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and presented a bill, to amend an act for 
 the promotion of learning in the county of Davidson ; also, a bill concern- 
 ing oaths ; which ,were read the"first time, passed and sent to the house of 
 representatives, ^ f 
 
 Mr. Tipton reported as follows ; 
 
 The committee of* claims to whom the claim of James White was re- 
 ferred, against,the state, for twenfyitwo dollars and one third, for appre- 
 hending and bringing to Knoxville Love Snowden, report, that the same is 
 reasonable and ought to be allowed. JOHN TIPTON, Chr. 
 
 Which being read was concurred with. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, p.m. ^ . 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Joseph M'Min, the member from the county of Hawkins, appeared, 
 produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Tipton^the certificates of Mr. M'Min, as senator to 
 represent the county of Hawkins, in the senate of this state, was referred 
 to the committee on elections. » ._ 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, 
 
 A bill to divide the countj' of Washington-' - 
 
 A bill to divide the county of Tennessee. 
 
 Ea|^ endorsed, 'oread the third time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, tbat these bills be read, which being read, were passedihe third 
 time, and ordered, to be engrossed. 
 >^ Received also, 
 
 A bill directing the mode of electing members of the general assembly. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time a^d passed.' 
 
 And a bill establishing a treasury department. « 
 
 Endorsed, 'Read the second time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, .that these bills "be read, which being read, the former was 
 passed the first,Hhe latter the second time, and returned. 
 * Received likewise, 
 
 A bill providing for the election of representatives to represent this 
 state in the congress of the United States. 
 
 .Endorsed, ' read the second time and passed,' which being read, was 
 passed the secondi-time in this house and returned. 
 
 Received also, 
 
 A bill to preclude persons of a certain description from being admitted 
 
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 %8 witnesses, in aiiy civil or criminal case in any court within ttiis sjbate, 
 and * . 
 
 A bill to ascertain the lines between Blount and Sevier counties, 
 
 Each endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read^, which being read, .were passed the first 
 time and returned, .k- 
 
 Adjoarned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock,-A. M- 
 
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment, 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances made 
 the following report : * ■ '^' 
 
 Your committee of claims, to whom was r^erred the claim of Robert ■ 
 Hoiistgn, sherifT of Enox county, having taken the same under considera- 
 tion, are of opinion, that it ought not to be allowed. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which being read was ordered to lie on the table. 
 ^On motion of Mr. Tipton, sent to the house of representatives the fol- 
 lowing message : 
 Mr. Speakers and Gentlemen, , - .. 
 
 We propose that'a committee^ be appointed to examine engrossed bilis, 
 and have for that purpose named Mr. M'Min to act with such' gentlemen 
 as'you may appoint on your part. i 
 
 Mr. Frazier moved for leave and presented a bill to amend an act, enti- 
 tledi ' An act for establishing a militia in the state of North Carolina, 
 which said act is now in force within this state,' ■ I 
 
 Which was read the first time^ pa$sed, and sent to the house of repre- 
 sentatives. ' * ' • 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill directing the mode of 
 the qualification of the sBcretafy of state into office, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the third time and passed.' 
 
 Which being read, was passed the third time in this house, and ordered 
 to be engrossed. *^' 
 
 Received also, 
 
 A bill to ascertain the number of judges of the superior courts of law 
 and equity, and for fixing their salaries, &c. ^ 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time and passed,' 
 
 Which on motion of Mr. White was made the order of the day to-mor- 
 row. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f.m. 
 
 -. ^^ 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, i 
 
 We concur with you in. appointing a committee to examine engrossed 
 bills, and name on our part Messrs. Cboike and Conway, 
 
 Received from the house ot represeatatives : 
 
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 A bill for the appropriation: of certain. monies therein mentioned, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.! • 
 
 Which being read, was passed the first time and returned. 
 
 Mr. White moved lor leave and presented a bill for the appropriation of 
 certain monies therein mentioned, and for other' purposes, wliicti was read 
 .the first time and passed. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, , 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, entitled, ' An act for the relief of such persons 
 as have been disabled by Wounds, or rendered incapable of procuring for 
 themselves, &c. subsistence &c. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time and passed,' 
 
 Which being read, was passed the second time in this house and re- 
 turned. 
 
 Received likewise, 
 
 A bill concerning oathy, ^ ''' 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed,' 
 
 Which being read, was amended, passed the second time and returned. 
 ' Received^also, ♦ - ' 
 
 A bill directing the mode of electing representatives to represent this 
 state in Congress ; '■. #►« »» 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the third time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, on motion of Mr. 
 Lewis, the foUowing'raessage was sent tQ the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker'and GenfJemen, 
 
 The senate have had before them, the bill, 'Declaring the mode of elect- 
 ing representatives to represent this state in Congress,' and cannot agree 
 to the amendment by you made in the second section of said bill ; but ad- 
 here to their amendment, to wit : ' The first Thursday of August,' and 
 ' the succeeding day.,' they are willing to add; If you agree to this 
 amendment, you will please send two of your members, to see the altera- 
 tions made. Further, as it respects . the second election, the senate pro- 
 pose, that said clause be amended, by adding after the word ' August,' the 
 words, ' and the succeeding day.' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 THURSDAY, APRIL 7,, 1796. 
 
 Met accqrding to adjournment.' 
 
 Mr. Tipton reported as follows. 
 
 Your committee of propositions and greivances, to whom was referred 
 the petition of sundry inhabitants south of French Broad, who live over 
 the line of experiment, are of opinion tliat the state cannot grant them 
 any relief. JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. ^pealcer and Gentlemen, 
 
 We agree to the amendments by you proposed to the bill directing the 
 mode of electing representatives in Congress, and Messrs. Cooke and 
 Looney will attend and see alteration made. 
 
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 Keceived from the bouse of representatives, 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, entftled, ' An aet for the relief of such persons 
 as have been disabled by wounds, &c. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the third time and passed.' » 
 
 Orifered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 The order of the day being called for by Mr.. White, the bill to ascer- 
 tain the number of judges of the superior courts of law and equity, die. 
 was read, amended, passed the second time and sent to the house of repre- 
 sentatives. , 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, 
 
 A bill for amendment of the law, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 A bill for the appropriation of certain monies, &c. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 And a bill establishing a treasury department. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being r^ad the former was pass- 
 ed the first, the second the second, and thfe latter the third time, and or- 
 dered to be engrossed. ^ ■ 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported 
 as follows : Your committee of propositions and grievances, to whcim was 
 referred the petition of sundry inhabitants of the scounties of Hawkins, 
 Knox,! and Jefiferson, are of opinion the same is reasonable and ought to 
 be granted. JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which was read and concurred with. 'a 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, 
 
 This house propose to proceed to the appointment of threff judges of the 
 superior courts of law and e quit^ ; and< also two treasurers; one for the 
 districts of Washington and Hamilton, and one for the district of Mero; 
 and that both houses convene iu the representatives' chamber, to-morrow 
 at U o'clock, for that purpose. We nominate as candidates for judges, 
 Messrs. John M'Nairy, Joseph Anderson, David CampbelJ^, Willie Blount,' 
 Archibald Roan, Howell Tatom, and Ephraim Dunlap ; afid for treasurers, 
 Landon Cai^terand Nicholas Tate Perkins, for the districts of Washington 
 and Hamilton ; and Edmund Gamble, William Black, Robert Searcy, and 
 William Gage, senior, for the district of Mero, and have appointed Messrs, 
 Fort and Lewis to superintend the balloting. 
 
 Mr. Levels moved for leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill for the 
 appropriation of certain monies therein mentioned, and for other purposes, 
 which was granted. Also, the bill aoncerning oaths, which was also 
 
 Mr. White moved for leave, and presented a bill ascertaining a iinebe- 
 
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 tween Knox, Jefferson and Sevier conntiee, which was read the first tm<3 
 atid passed. 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clocit, P.m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The honorable speaker laid before the house, a letter which he had re- 
 ceived from the hon. Wm. Blount, esq., late president of the convention 
 of this state, inclosing several papers, and instructions to Mr. M'Min, who 
 went express to carry the constitution of this state to the secretary of 
 the United States, Which being read, was, on motion of,Mr. Lewis, refer- 
 red to the committee of claims, and sent the house of representatives. 
 
 Also, a letter from the hon. Wra. Blount, in answer to the communica- 
 tion from the general assembly, signifying his election as a senator, to rep- 
 resent this state in the Congress of the United States, which was read and 
 sent to the house of representatives, and is as follows : 
 
 STATE of TENNESSEE. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, and 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, 
 
 The entire approbation of the people of my conduct in ofi5.ce by you rat- 
 ified, is the highest reward I could receive. 
 
 Accept, gentlemen, my thanks for the prompt and warm manner in 
 which you have been pleased to Convey itto me. 
 
 With you, I hope, that the peace which exists between the citizens of 
 the United States and the Indian tribes will long continue, as in peace 
 consists the happiness and prosperity of both parties ; and thus impress- 
 ed, it shall be my duty, in whatever situation I may be placed, to use ray 
 efforts to its preservation. 
 
 I feel as I ought, the unanimous call of my fellow-citizens, to represent 
 them in the senate of the United States, and shall devote myself to the 
 promotion of their interests, as far as is consistent with that of the whole 
 body politic, of which they are a part. 
 
 Accept, gentlemen, my best wishes for your individual happiness. 
 
 (Signed) . Wm. BLOUNT. 
 
 ^Received from the House of Representatives : 
 
 A bill to ascertain the number of judges of the superior courts of law 
 and equity, and for fixing their salaries, which being read, was amended, 
 and on motion of Mr. M'Min, , 
 
 Sent to the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate upon reading for the third and last time, the bill to ascertain 
 the number of judges of the superior courts of law and equity, and the 
 fixing their salaries, have amended it in the following manner : After the 
 words, in this state, in the first section of said bill, they have added, ' Any 
 one or more of whom, are hereby authorised and empowered to hold any 
 of the said courts— And it shall be the duty of each and every of .the said 
 judges to attend each and every term v And in case of failure, so to attend 
 without sufiicient cause for such failure be shewn, it shall be deemed a 
 misdemeanor in ofiice, for which he or they shall be liable to presentment, 
 indictment, or impeachment ; but judgment, in such cases shall not ex- 
 
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 tend further, thap.to removal from office. ' If you agree to this altera,tion, 
 you will please send two of your members to see it made, . 
 
 Received from the house of representatives; 
 
 A bill to provide for the safe keeping of the acts, records, and papers of 
 the State of Tennes.see, and for other purposes. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Also, a bill to suppress excessive gaming. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, the former was pass^ 
 ed the first time, and the latter, on motion, was rejected. 
 
 A message from the House Of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We cannot concur with the amendment by you proposed to the bill as- 
 certaining the number of judges, &c. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives ; 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose to meet your house in conference, torraorrpw morp- 
 ing at 9 o'clock, in the representatives' chamber, to take into considera- 
 tion, the bill to ascertain thfe number of judges, die. and if possible to ad- 
 just the difference. 
 
 Received from the house of repi-esentatives : 
 
 A bill to divide Hawkins and Knox counties, and form a distinct county, 
 by the name of 
 
 And, a bill prescribing the mode of electing militia officers of this state, 
 
 Each endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being i-ead, were passed the 
 first time, and returned. 
 
 Received fiom the house of , representatives the two following mes- 
 sages, to wit: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemeri, 
 
 We concur with you in the conference by you proposed, to morrow at 9 
 o'clock. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, 
 
 We have added Mr. Montgomery to the c6mmittee of propositions and 
 grievances. 
 
 Acljoumed till to-morrcw, 9 o'clock, a. m^ 
 
 SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following report of the 
 committee of claims : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the claim of Joseph M'Min, are 
 of opinion, he ought to be allowed two hundred dollars for his services as 
 an express to Philadelphia and back to this place, and no more. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON,. Ch., 
 
 Which being read wa.a concurred with. 
 
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 Mr. White presented the petition of sundry inhabitants, which was read 
 and referred to the committee of propositions and grievances, and sent to 
 the house of representatives. 
 
 On motion, Messrs. Clack and White were added to the committee of 
 propositions and grievances, 
 
 A raeesage from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have added Messrs. Clack and White, to the committee of 
 propositions and grievances. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A petition from the inhabitants of Jonesborougb — and a petition from 
 sundry inhabitants of Jefferson county. 
 
 Each endorsed ' Read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances, which being read, were referred-as above. 
 
 Mr. Doherty presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Jefferson 
 county, which being read, was referred to the committee of propositions 
 and grievances, and sent to the house of representatives. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill to ascertain the line between Blount and Sevier coilnties. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Honsp of Represen- 
 tatives : 
 Mr. Upeaker and Oentlemein, 
 
 The senate have agreed to amend the bill, ' ascertaining the number of 
 judges of the superior courts, ' &c. by striking out from the first section 
 of said bill, all the words after the word shewn, which are, 'For which he 
 or they shall be liable to presentment, indictment, or impeachment ; but 
 judgment, in such case,' sha'i not extend further than to removal from of- 
 fice. ' • ' ' 
 
 The senate have amended said bill, by inserting the following section : 
 'And be it enactad. That the clerk of each of the said courts shall, each 
 day of any term of any of the said courts, enter on the minutes of said 
 courts, iespectively,the name or names of the judge or judges, who shall 
 be present at the meeting thereof: And on failure, it shall be deemed, a 
 misdemeanor in ofSce, and. ' The above amendment is intended to be the 
 first part of the section, pointing out the duty ot the' clerks, of the supe- 
 rior courLs, in granting certificates of attendance to the judges. If yon 
 agree to the amendments, as now proposed you will please send two of 
 your members to see them made. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur With your last amendments to the bill, ascertaining the num- 
 ber of judges, &o. and name Messrs. Cantrell and Rhea, to see the altera- 
 tions m&de. 
 
 Which being read. 
 
 The bill to ascertain the number of judges of l^e superior oonrts of 
 law and equity, and for fixing their salariss, was taken up, read the third 
 time, amended, as proposed, passed, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
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 Sent to the House of Representatives the following mes'^ge : 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate agree to your message of yesterday, for appointing three 
 judges of the superior courts of law and equity, and for two treasurers, 
 except as to the time of meeting, which we propose to be at 3 o'clock this 
 afternoon, and have appointed Messrs. Lewis aind Frazier to superintend 
 the balloting. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clpck^ p. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ■ j, 
 
 Mr. M'Min from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, 
 reported that the following bills were duly engrossed, to wit : 
 
 An act directing the mode of qualification of the secretary of state into 
 office. , 
 
 An act to divide the county of Teniiessee into two distinct counties. 
 
 And an act to divide the county of Washington into two distinct coun- 
 ties, which were severally signed by the honorable speaker in presence of 
 the house. 
 
 Messrs. Lewis and Frazier from the joint balloting for' judges and treas- 
 urers, reported, that having executed the business of their appointment, 
 they find, on casting up the poll, that John M'Nairy, Archibald Roane, ai)d 
 Willie Blount, are duly and constitutionally elected judges of the superi- 
 or courts of law and equity, Landon Carter, treasurer for the district of 
 Washington and Hamilton, and William Black, treasurer for the district 
 of Mero. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 The bill to ascertain the line between the counties of Sevier and Blount. 
 
 Endorsed, 'Read the second time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read. Was passed the second 
 time and returned. 
 
 Mr. Kelly had leave of absence till Wednesday ne,xt. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 12 o'block, a. M. 
 
 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1796. 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment. ^ 
 
 Sent to the house of representatives the following message : ., 
 
 Mr: Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose that a transcript from the journals of the general 
 assembly respecting the election of the judges of the superior' courts of 
 law' and equity, be prfesented to the governor for his information, in order 
 that he may proceed to commission the gentlemen elected, and name Mr. 
 Rntledge on the part of this house, to wait on the governor with the same. 
 
 The senate also propose, that a joint committee wait on the gentlemen 
 elected judges, and present them with a transcript from the journals, sign- 
 ed by the speakers, respecting their election ; and name on our part Mr. 
 Tipton. 
 
 Mr. White, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to ap- 
 
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 propriate certain monies & presented the same, whicii being read, was 
 passed the second time. 
 
 IMr. Rutledge presented a petition in favour of Joseph M'Min and James 
 White. 
 
 Which was read and concurred with. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution in favorof Joseph M'Min and lames 
 White, with which we request your concurrence. 
 
 Received* from the House of Representatives the following messages, 
 to wit : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your message, proposing that a transcript from the 
 journals respecting the election of the judges should be presented to the 
 governor, and name on the part of this house, Messrs. Lewis and Cocke, 
 for that purpose. We also name Messrs. Johnson and Fort, to act with 
 the gentlemen by you proposed to wait on the gentlemen elected judges. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with your message respecting the mode of 
 allowing payment to Joseph M'Min and James White. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a communication we received this day from the 
 governor, which we have referred to a select committee, and have named 
 for that purpose, Messrs. Rhea,Outlaw, Johnson, and Lewis. 
 
 The commuication from hid excellency John Sevier is as follows, to wit : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, 
 
 Permit me to remark to your'honorable body, that our senators are about 
 to proceed to the federal legislature, it may not be inexpedient to remind 
 them of the necessity of taking under consideration, the embarrassed sit- 
 uation claimants of land are under, to those lying south of the line con- 
 cluded on in the treaty of Holston, and now within the Indian boundary. 
 
 In my humble opinion, it is a matter of great public importance, and 
 particularly interesting to the state and to individuals, to either have the 
 Indian claims extinguished, or the adventurers compensated for those 
 lands-. ' 
 
 ' I have no doubt but you will take the premises under due deliberation, 
 and give your senators such instructions as you, in your wisdom, may 
 deem necessary and advisable. 
 
 (Signed,) JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 Which being read, the following message was ordered to be returned : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in referring the communication of his ex- 
 cellency the governor, of this day to a select committee, -and name Messrs. 
 M'Min, Lewis, Tipton, and Rutledge, on our part. ; 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 
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 Mt. Speaker arid Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution entered into by this house, with 
 which your concurrence is requested. 
 
 Resolved, that no bills either of a public or private nature be received 
 after Saturday next. 
 
 Which being read, was'Concurred with, 
 
 Mr. Lewis presented a petil^n from the inhabitants of Jefferson coun- 
 ty, which being read, was referred to the commitiee of propositions and 
 grievances. 
 
 iMr. Lewis, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to amend 
 an act for the promotion of learning in the county of Davidson, presented 
 the same with th« amendments, which being read, was passed the second 
 time. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, p. m. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. White, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill ascer- 
 taining a line between the counties of K'Box, Jefferson, and Sevier, pre- 
 senifed the same with the amendments, which was read the second time 
 and passed. 
 
 Mr. Lewis, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill concern- 
 inn; oaths, presented the same with its amendments, which being read, 
 was passed the third time. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives : 
 
 A bill to ascertain the lines between Blount and Sevier counties, en- 
 dorsed, ' read the third time and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives r 
 
 A petition from sundry inhabitants of Nashville, and a petition of An- 
 drew Jackson, of Mero district. 
 
 Each endorsed, ' Read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances. ' 
 
 Which being read, was referred as above. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, the resolution of this house 
 in favor of Joseph M'Min and James White, endorsed, ' non-concurred 
 with. ' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 12 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, the report of the select com- 
 mittee, appointed to take into consideration the communication of his ex- 
 cellency the governor of yesterday ; endorsed, " concurred With." — Which 
 report is as follow^ : 
 
 • Your committee to whom the communication from the governor, relative 
 to the lands south of the line of the treaty of Holston, claimed by grantees 
 
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 under North Carolina, was referred, do recommend the following resolu- 
 tion : 
 
 Resolved, that it be an instruction to the senators and representatives of 
 this state, in the Congress of the United States, to state to that body, that 
 it is essential to the preservation of peace, between the Indian tribes and 
 the United States, that measures be, by them, taken to relieve and quiet 
 the grantees of lands under the state of North Carolina, the possession of 
 which is'guaranteed'to the Indians by tre^y, which claim we wish ex- 
 tinguished, and' the claimants put in peaceable possession of their lands. 
 
 THOMAS JOHNSON, C!h. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propiositions and grievances made the 
 following reports : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred a petition from the inhabitants of 
 Davidson county, are Of opinion, that the same be laid over until the next 
 gene^'al assembly, 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Charles Robert- 
 son, esq. of the tow.n of Jone6boj:ough, having taken the same under their 
 consideration, report, that the same ought not to, be allowed, for reason of 
 ' but one signet to said petition. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred several petitions from the inhab- 
 itants of Jefferson county, upon several subjects, are of opinion, that all 
 petitions from t,he' inhabitants of said county be laid over until the next 
 general assembly, only such as respect the division of said county. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. . 
 
 Received feom the house of representatives : 
 I A bill to appropriate certain monies ; 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the third time and passed." 
 
 Ordbred, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 lime and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Mr. M'Min moved foi- leave, and presented the following bill, to wit : 
 
 A blll'making compensation for the meimbers, clerks and door-keepers 
 of the general assembly, and for defraying other necessary contingencies. 
 
 Ordkre^, that this bill be readj which being read, passed the first time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill for establishing a town in Robertson county, . 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Received also, 
 
 A bill to amend an act for the promotion of learning in Davidson county. 
 
 Endorsed, "Read the second time, aniended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read a third time, was 
 amended and passed. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1796. , 
 
 MET according to adjonrnment. 
 
 Mr. M'Min from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, 
 reported, tliat ttiey had examined the following bills, and found them to be 
 truly engrossed, to wit : 
 
 An act to appropriate Certain monies hereinafter described, an act to re- 
 peal an act, entitled, an act for the relief of such persons as have been 
 disabled by wound's, &c. and an act to establish a treasury department- 
 Mr. White presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Eiiox county, 
 which being read, was referred to the committee of propositions and griev- 
 ances. 
 
 Beceived from the House of Representatives, a petition from sundry in- 
 habitants of Sevier county, endorsed, " Read and referred (o the committee 
 of propositions and grievances," which being read, was referred as above. 
 
 Received also, 
 
 A bill appointing commissioners and trustees, &c. 
 
 A bill establishing a town by the name of Palmyra. 
 
 A bill to encourage the killiqg of wolves. 
 
 And a bill for amendment of tbe law respecting public roads and ferries. 
 
 Severally endorsed, " Read the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that these bill be read, which being lead, were passed the. first 
 time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a remonstrance from David 
 Smith, endorsed, " Read and referred to the committee of claims," which 
 being read, was referred as above. 
 
 Received also, a bill for the relief of such persons as have, or may sufier 
 by the loss of the records of the court of equjty, for the district of Mero, 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the first time and passed." I 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 t m9. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, the repbrt of the committee 
 of propositions and grievances, on the petition of the inhabitants of Jei^r- 
 son county, endorsed " Rejected." 
 
 The honorable speaker laid before the house, the petition and remon- 
 strance of William Medlock, 
 
 Which being read, was referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, 7. U. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This housei have referred the bill ascertaining what property in this 
 state shall be taxed for the year 1757, to a special committee composed on 
 our part of Messrs. Rhea, Lewis and Outlaw, to act jointly with such of 
 your body as you may name for that purpose. 
 
 Which being read, the following message was ordered to be returned : 
 Mr. Speaker and. Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur tvitli you in *efemng " the bill ascertaining what 
 
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 property in- this state ehall be taxed for the year 1797," and name on our 
 part Messrs. Doherty, White, and Rutledge. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill prescribing the mode of -electing military officers of this state, 
 
 Endorsed " Read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Which being read,' Mr. Lewis moved for leave to withdraw the same for 
 amendment, which was- granted. 
 
 Also, the bill directing the mode of electing members of the general as- 
 sembly, whicji being read, Mr. M'Min moved for leave to withdraw the 
 same for amendment, which was granted. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We have added Messrs. Conway, Weakley, and Johnson, to the com- 
 mittee to whom is referred the bill ascertaining what property in this st^te 
 shall be taxed for the year 1797. 
 
 Which was read and concurred with. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives. 
 
 The bill establishing a town in Robertson county, 
 
 Endorsed " Read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time. 
 
 Also, a bill providing- for the amendment of the law, &c. endorsed "read 
 the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received from the house of Representatives, . 
 
 The petition of sundry inhabitants of Knox county, 
 
 Endorsed, " Read and concurred with." 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. White presented the memorial of James Conner, which being read, 
 was referred to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances made the 
 following reports : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred sundry petitions from the inhab- 
 itants of Jefferson county are of opinion, that all petitions relative to said 
 county be laid over until the next general assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which being read was concurred with. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petitions from the inhabitants 
 ot Sevier county, are of opinion, that the petitions relative to said county 
 be laid over until the next general assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill establishing*. town by the name of Palmyra, 
 
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 Endorsed, " Read the second time and passed." 
 
 Which being road was passed the second time in this house. 
 
 Mr. Lewis, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, a bill prescribing 
 the mode of electing the military officers of this state, presented the same 
 with the amendments, which being read, was passed the second time. 
 
 Received, from the house of representatives the following message : 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house of representatives cannot concur with the report of the com- 
 mittee of propositions and grievances, upon the petitions from Sevier 
 county. 
 
 Received also, the petition of Joshua Hadley, * 
 
 Endorsed, " Read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances," which being reid, was referred as above. 
 
 Received also, a bill appointingcommissioners to fix on a place to erect 
 a court-house, prison and stocks, in Sevier county, 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the first time and passed." 
 
 Which being read, was passed the fir»t time in this house. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill to provide for the safe keeping of the records of the state, en- 
 dorsed, " read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f, m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill appointing commis- 
 sioners and trustees, &e. in the county of Sumner, endorsed, " read the se- 
 cond time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, the former was amend- 
 ed and passed the second time, and the latter read the third time, and 
 ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave, and presented a bill for changing the places 
 of holding courts in the county of Jefferson, &c. which being read, was 
 passed the first time. 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances made the 
 following reports : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Joshua Hadley, 
 consider that the same is reasonable and ought to be granted, and recom- 
 mend that a bill remitting fines an^ forfeitures with respect to lands held 
 by non-residents of this state seoufd be passed. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee having taken under consideration the petition from the 
 citizens of Nashville, report generally in favor of the petition. 
 
 JdHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 

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 Your committee to whom was referred the remonstrance of David Smith, 
 are of opinion that the same be laid over until -the hext general assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Which being read, were concurred with. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill directing the mode of electing the governor and members of the 
 general assembly, endorsed, " read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, thaXlhiB bill be read, whicli being read, was amended, and 
 . pas.sed the second time. , , 
 
 Received also, a bill for amendment of the law, respecting public roads 
 and ferries, endorsed', " read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, ibat this bill be read, which being read, was amended, and 
 passed the second time. ' 
 
 , Received from the house of representatives, the petition of Daiiiel Ro- 
 wan, endorsed, " read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances," which being read, was referred as above. 
 
 Mr. M'Min, from the committee to examine engrossed bills, reported, 
 that the act to amend an act, for the promotion of learning in the county 
 of Davidson, was truly engrossed. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr, Tipton from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented 
 the following reports : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Daniel Rowan, 
 are of opinion that the same lie over uijtil the next general assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Cb. 
 Your committee to whom was Inferred a pelition relative to distempered 
 oattte, are of opinion that the same is reasonable, and that a bill be brought 
 forward for that purpose. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 . Your committee have taken under their consideration the memorial of 
 James Conner, are of opinion that it is reasonable, and that a bill for his 
 relief be brought forward. 
 
 JOHN T[PTON, Ch. 
 Received fro'm-lihe house of representatives : 
 A bill app6inting commissioners and trustees, &c. 
 A bill establishiog^ a town by the name of Palmyra, \ 
 Each endorsed, " read the third time, amended and passed." 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were passed the 
 third time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received also, a bill to encourage thekilling of wolves, endorsed, " read 
 the second time, angended and passed." 
 ' Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was rejected. 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal an act to regulate-the several officers fees 
 therein mentioned, &c. endorsed, "Read the first time and passed," which 
 being read was passed the jSrst time and returned.," 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 6'clock, a. m. 
 
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 SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment;. 
 
 Mr. White moved for leaye and' prgBented a bill to repeal pa^o^ *l>e 
 sixth section of an act, entitled, an act ascertaining what property in this 
 state shall be deemed taxable, &c. which being read was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the committee of propositions and grievances, present- 
 ed the following report. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the remonstrance of Andrew 
 Jackson, are of opinion, that a reasonable compensation from the time of' 
 the organization of the Terjitorial government, until the year 1796, is 
 reasonable, and ought lo.be granted. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch, 
 
 Which bejng read, was concurred with. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill imposing a fine on 
 persons who publicly deny the being of a God, and a future state .of re- 
 wards and punishments,' &<:. endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordared, that this bill be read, which being read, was, on motion, re- 
 jected. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill to repeal the forty- 
 eighth section of an act, passed at Edenton in the year 1741, entitled, "An 
 act concerning servants and" slaves," endorsed, read the first time and 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 The hou^e adjourned till 3 o'clock, p.m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives a bill for changing the 
 place of holding courts in the county of Jefferson, &c. and a bill to pre- 
 vent (he obstruction of the navigation of Red River, <each endorsed, read 
 the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read the former was, on 
 motion, rejected, and the latter passed the first time. 
 
 Mr. Ford moved for leave and presented a bill foi* the payment of the 
 several salaries iQierein mentioned, which was read the first time and 
 
 Mr. M'Min moved for leave and presented a bill to repeal the fourth 
 section of an act passed at Knoxville, the 29th day of September, 1794, 
 entitled, an act to amend an act establishing courts of law, &c. which was 
 read the Urst time and passed. 
 
 Received from' the hou|e of representatives, the bill to establish the 
 town of MaTyviUe,&c. endorsed '^Bt^d the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this, bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Mr. Rntledge- moved for leave and presented a bill for altering the place 
 of holding the courts of law and equity in the district oif Washington, &,c. 
 which being read, was passed the first time. 
 
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 Received from the house of repreBentatives, a bill ascertaiuing the num- 
 ber of attornies general, &e. and . 
 
 And a bill making compensation to Andrew Jackson, each endorsed, 
 " Read the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were passed the 
 first time. 
 ' Adjourned till Monday 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1796. 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a |)ill to appoint commis- 
 sioners to contract for the building of a court house, &c. in the county of 
 Montgomery, and a bill to appoint commissioners for regulating the town 
 of Jonesborough, each endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were passed, the 
 first time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to divide Hawkins and Enox counties, endorsed, 
 read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended and 
 passed the second time. ^ . f 
 
 Received also, a bill establisjiing courts of pltfas and quarter sessions, in 
 the different counties in thisjtate, Slc. 
 
 A bill to amend an act entitled " an act to regulate the discent of real 
 estates, to do away, entails, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which b^ing read were passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend an act establishing a town on Cumberland 
 river, at the place called the Bluff, and a bill providing for the payment of 
 the several salaries therein mentioned. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, vrhich being read the former was 
 passed the first time, and the latter on motion of Mr. White withdraw^n 
 for amendment. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentletnen, 
 
 This house propose, that the committee appointed to contract with the 
 printer, do engage him to print five hundred blank commissions for militia 
 officers, and fourteen blank commissions, to be each filled up with the 
 names of justices of the peace, in each county, respectively, which is sent 
 to you for your concurrence, i 
 
 Which being read, the following message was ordered-to be returned, 
 Mr. Speakerland Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate concur with your message so far as it respects the printing 
 the militia commissions, and propose thai the number to be printed be in- 
 creased to one thousand. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill to repeal an act, en- 
 titled "an act to alter the mode of punishing horse stealing," &c. endorsed 
 " Read the first time and passed." 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 , Received also the bill to /Establish the town of Maryville, endorsed, 
 "Read the second time and, passed." . 
 
 Ordered, that this^bill be read, which being read, was amended, and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received also, a bill for the safe keeping of the records of the state. 
 
 Endorsed,' " Read the third *tin^, amended and passed." 
 . Ordered, that this bill be read, >rhich being read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. ' 
 ' Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 MET according to adjoarnment. 
 
 Receivqd from the house of renre^entati'^es, 
 
 A bill to repeal the fourth section of an act, passed at Knoxville the 29th 
 day of ^ptem'ber, 1794, entitled, "an act to amend an act, establishing 
 courts of law, and for regulating the proceedings therein," endorsed, "read 
 the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, thaX this bill be read, which being read, was, on motion, re- 
 jected. ' , r ' t^''<i''- 
 
 Received also, 
 
 A bill for the relief of such persons as have or may suffer by the loss of 
 the records of the court of equity for the district of Mero, endorsed, "read 
 the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Received likewise,^^ bill for the amendment of the. laws itpspectiog pub- 
 lic roads and ferries, ** 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the third time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, ihaX these bills be read, which being read, were passed, the 
 former the second^ and the latter the third time, and ordered to be en- 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, i.U. 
 
 ■ ■■!: 
 TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1796. 
 
 Met according to.^journment. 
 
 Mr. Doherty who'bad leave of absence since Saturday last, appeared 
 and took his seat. * - 
 
 Mr. White ^ho had leave to withdraw for amendiibent, the bill ascer- 
 taining a Itnd between Kno^, Jeffers^ and Sevier counties, presented the ' 
 same with its amendments, which being read, was passed the third time. 
 
 Mr. White who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to pro- 
 vide for the payment of the several salaries therein mentioned, presented 
 the^same with its amendments,''^hich toeing read, ^as passed the second 
 time. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, 
 
 A bill establishing courts of pleits and quarter sessions, in the different 
 counties in fliis state, &c. endorsed, " read the second time and passed." 
 
 Received also, a bill for the amendment of the law^ respecting writs of er- 
 ror, &c. endorsed " read the second time, airi^nded and passed." 
 
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 Receii'ed likewise, a bill for altering the place of holding the superior 
 courts of law, &c. for Washington district, endorsed, read the first time 
 and passed. ■ -^ 
 
 Ordered, ihaX these bills be read, which being read, were, on motiqn, 
 rejected. ■ ' 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, p. m. * 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of*rep'resentatives ; 
 
 A bill prescribing the mode of electing the military officers of this state, 
 • Endorsed, " read *J^e third time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended ; where- 
 upon, ^ *■ - 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives : ^ 
 Mr. Speaker arid Gentlemen, „ 
 
 ' The senate have read for' the third and last time, " A bill prescribing 
 the mode of electing the military officers of this state," ^nd have amended 
 it as follows : To the. 9th section they have added the following clause :^ 
 " Which ejlection the senior officer present shall superintend ; and if two 
 or more of the candidates are equal and highest in voteatSQch two or 
 more shall decide by lot who sh^l be the brigadier general ; And the said 
 senior officer shall, under his hand, certify the same to the governor, who 
 shall commissign such person accordingly. 
 
 The senate have added as the 13th and last section, the following : "Be 
 it enacted, that when vacancies shall happen by death, resignation, or 
 btherwife ;. in the grade of major general, the governor shall issue his or- 
 ders for an election, to fill up said .vacancy, giving sixty days notice there- 
 of. If in the grade of brigadier-general, the major-gSneral shall^ in like 
 manner issue his orclers for an election.'^ If in the grade of lieutenant- 
 colonel commandftjit or major, the brigadier-general shall, in like manner, 
 issue his orders for an 'election. If in the grades of ca^ain, lieutenant, 
 ensign, or' £ornet, the commasding officer pf such regiment or corps in 
 which said vacancy may ha;ppen, shall, ia.like manner, issue his orders to 
 . fill up such vacancy. And the, said elections shall be held at the same 
 ,_, places, and under the SE^me rules and restrictions that are biefein befbre 
 directed." i ,' - * V . . 
 
 If you shoula agree to thes^^nendments, you will send two of your 
 members to see them made. "^* ]>> t 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : ' * 
 
 ''}' Mrl Speaker and Gentlemen, ■ ;t 
 
 This house concur i^the amendm^ts by yon proposed, to the bill pre- 
 scribing the mode of electing military officers of this state, and name Mr. 
 Johnson and Mr. WeaKley to see them inserted, «; ' * 
 
 Which being read, the bill pre|(fj:ibing the mode of electing nti^tary offi- 
 cers of this state was taken up, passed the third time, and ordered to be 
 engrossed. ^ 
 
 ;»< Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill directing the mode of ^^eutioning^tbe general assembly for the di- 
 
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 vision of counties a'nd removal of court-housefis, endorsed, read Ihe first 
 time and passed. ' > ' 
 
 Ordered, that tljiis bill bereSd, which being read, was passed the first 
 timfe > ■ 1 1 ■ ' • 
 
 ^ Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
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 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjonrnmegt, - 
 
 Mr. M'Miri from the committe| appointed to, examine engrossed bills, 
 reportedthe following'diilye^grpssed, viz :> 
 
 Aii act directhig the mode of electing representatives to. represent this 
 state in the Congres.s.of the United States. — 'An act, to ascertain the lines 
 between' Blount and Seviercounties.— rAnact egtal^lishin^ a town in Ro- 
 bertson county, by the name of Springfield, An act "for the amendment of 
 •the law respecting public roads and ferries. — An apt providing for the safe 
 
 keeplqg*f the acts andjecords of this'state An^^^t establishing a town 
 
 by tjie name of Palmyi^..— And an act appointing'commissioners and trus- 
 :tees, the former to fix on, a place |n the county of^Sumtter, and the latter 
 •to purchase the land, erec^a courl^houa^, prison and stocks, and establish 
 a town thereon. •* * . 
 
 l^eceived from the House of Representatives, a bill for t^ relief of sijoh 
 ' persons as may siiffer by their grants, deedsj and li^ne cdnveyaljc^s, not 
 being registered, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passedl , , 
 
 Ordered,' that ill is bill be read, vifhich being read, was ptesed, the first 
 time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to regulate the descent of real estates, &c. and a 
 bill appointiDg comm^ioners to contract for the building a court house, 
 prison and stocks -jn .Montgomery coiinty, eaoh^ endorsed, read the second 
 time and passed; »'"- . * 
 
 Ordered, that these bills lie read, whicK being read were passed the se- 
 cond time. 1^ V ,.,; 
 
 Receive'd from the house of representatives, a bill for the relief of such 
 persons as have or may snfier by the toss of thOf r^ooids of the court of 
 equit^Aof Mero district, endorsed, "read the*" ihiro'^me, amendedviand 
 pass^" Apd **..-■ .•,^, ■ -- " -' ' ti- 
 
 A bill to repeal thp forty-eighth section of an act, passed at Edenton i!L4i% 
 the year 1741, entitled, "An act . concerning servants and slaves,"'%n- 
 dorsedt read the second, time and passed. ' ^'^f 
 
 Ordered, Xhat.these bills be read, which being read, thp forijaOT/was 
 passed thfr third time and ordered to be engroBs^|4nd Ibe latter^% mo^ 
 tioff, rejected. , 4 -. . • •, *" •<• "■■^i 
 
 Also,' a bill to repeal an act to regulate the several ofScers fees therein 
 mentioned, &c. endorsed, read the secontd' time, amende^d and p^sse^. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read,^|j?hich being read, was amended, and 
 passed the second time. , 
 
 Received also, a! bill to establish, the' town of Maryville, endorsed, read 
 the third time and passed. ' ' Sj-^, 
 
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 OrdeM, that this bill be read, which being *ead, was passed the third 
 time, and ordered to be ei^rossed.' ' ,.. 
 
 Received also, a bill ascertaining the number of attornies general, fix- 
 ing their salaries, &c. and a bill to appoint commissioners for regulating 
 the town of Jonesborpngh, endorsed, read the second l^ime, amended and 
 .passed. , uf. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be' read, which being read, was amended and 
 passe4 the second time. • 
 
 Adjourned till 3 O'clock, p. m. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, p. bill directing the mode 
 of electing the govifrnor and members of the general assembly, endorsed, 
 read the third tim'e,ainended and passedt ^ 
 
 Ordered that this bill be readj which being read was passed the third 
 time and ordered to b& engrossed. 
 
 Received also,. a bill to ascertain what property in this territor^shall be 
 deemed taxable, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, thatthis bill be read, which being read,, was amended and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill to divide Hawkins and 
 Knox counties, endorsed, read the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, the following message 
 was ordered to be sent to the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time, the bill to divide Haw- 
 kins and Kqpx counties, and have added the following clause to the last 
 section, to lyit : " Provided, nothing herein contained, shall be construed 
 so a« to give said county of Grainger separate elections for governor and 
 members of the general assembly ; but the inhabitants of said county shall 
 be entitled to sufirage in the county from which they were taken, until the 
 first enumeration be made. If you agree to this amendment, you will 
 please send two of your members to see it made. f 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message: 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemefi, 
 
 < We coiieur with'yonr proposed amendment to the bill for the division of 
 lilHawkins and Knox counties, and. name Mess. Henderson and Menefee to 
 'see the alteratipni! 'aoBordiligly mades' § 
 
 Which being read, the bill for the division of Hawkins and KnoJc'counr 
 ties,: was I'ead, amended, passed the third time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 On^motion of Mr. Lewis, and seconded, Mr. M'Min had leave to absent 
 ^ ' himself from the service of this house during the remainder of this session. 
 
 On motion, Mr. Le.wis was appointed to examine engrossed bills, in the' 
 room of Mr. M'Min^ who has leave of absence. 
 
 Ordei'ed, that the following message be sent to the house o'f.repi'esetita- 
 tives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, :''•• 
 
 ■ The senate have appointed Mr. Lew^s to examine engrossed, bills on the 
 part of this house, in the.room of Mr. M'Min, who haa leave of absence. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. M, 
 
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 THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjourrfnient; 
 
 Received ff'om the house of representatives, a bill to amend an act es- 
 tablishing a town on Cumberland river, at i!he place called the Bluff, and 
 a bill for the relief of such persons as have or may suffer by their grants, 
 &c.not being registered, 'endorsed, read the second time and passed. > 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which, being read wers amended and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received also, aliill to appoint commissioners to contract for building a 
 court house, &c. in the county of Montgomery, endorsed, " Read (he third 
 time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, -which beitig read,, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives a bill providing for the ap- 
 pointment of electors, to elect a President and Vice President of the United 
 States, and a bill making provision for mistakes in surveys uf land, each> 
 endorsed, " Read the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that' these bills be read, which being read,virere passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend' an act entitled an act to' regulate the de- 
 scent of real estates &c. 'endorsed, Read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the t|iird 
 time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received also, a bill making compensation, to the members, clerks and 
 door keepers of the general assembly, &C. endorsed read the first time 
 and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the second 
 time. 
 
 Received also, a bill ascertaining the number of attornies general, &c. 
 endorsed, read the third time^ amended and passed. * 
 
 Ordered, that this bill^be read, which being read, was amended, and the 
 following message ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ^ 
 
 The senate have read, fqr the third ^nd last time, the bill, ascertaining^ 
 the number of attornies general,,&c. and have> amended the same by stri- 
 king out the word 'fort&,' apd inserting ip' lieu thereof, 'thirty,' in the 
 compensation to the sail attornies. If you. agree to this amendment, yo^ 
 will please send two of your members' to see it made. 
 
 To which message the following answer was received from the house 
 of representatives : ,^ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with the amendment by you proposed, to the 
 bill ascertaining the number of attornies' general, &c. 
 
 Received'from the house ot representatives : , 
 
 The bill to repeal an act to regulate and ascertain the several officers 
 fees &.C. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the third time, amended, and passed. ' 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 Adjourned till 4 o'clock, v. M. 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill for the appropriation of certain monies, &c. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second tinie, amended, and passed.', 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be readj! which being, read, was passed the third 
 time. 
 
 Received from the house of repSfesentatives : 
 
 A bill directing the mode of petitioning the general assembly foe the di- 
 vision of countless, and the removal of court hojises. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended, and passed «- 
 
 Received also, the bill to regulate the town of Jonesborough, endorsed, 
 ' read the tbird time, amended, and passed ' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be readr which being read, the former was 
 passed the second time, and the latter the third time, and ordered to be en- 
 
 This house having rescinded their amendment to the bill ascertaining 
 the number of altornies general, &c. the same was passed the tbird time, 
 and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives : 
 
 A bill to prevent the obstruction of the naviga^on of Red River. 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal part of the 6l,h section of an act, ' enti- 
 tled, an act ascertaining what property in this Territory shall be deemed 
 taxablej &c. ' ^ 
 
 Each endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were amended, and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 ^ FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Lewis from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, re- 
 . ported that the following were duly engrossed, viz. 
 
 An act prescribing the mode of electing the military officers of this 
 state.— An act to ascertain a line between the counties of Knox, Jefier- 
 son, and Sevier. — An act appointing commissioners to contract for the 
 building a court house, prison, and stocks, iij the county of Montgomery, 
 at Clarksville. An act for the apfiropriation of certain monies therein 
 mentioned, and for other purposes. — An act for the relief of such persons 
 as have or may suffer by the loss of the records of the court of equity for 
 the district of Mero. — An act to amend an act entitled an act to regulate 
 the descent of real eBtates,'&c. — And an act for erecting part of the coun- 
 ty of Hawkins and part of. the county of Knox into a separate asd dis- 
 tinct county. 
 
 Mr. White from the com^mittee appointed to contract with tlie printer 
 for the pubjie printing;, reported, they have agreed with him as follows : 
 
For every sheet df the laws,' cootmning . sixteea pages, eight and one- 
 third cents. 
 
 For every sheetpf the journals of the assembly containing sixteen 
 pages, sixteen and two-third cents. 
 
 FoF every quire of commissions three dollars. 
 
 JAMES WHITE; Ch. 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with. 
 
 Received from the. house of retpresentattyes, a bill.to. amend an a«t, es- 
 tablishing a town on Cumberland river, a^ tbs place calle4 the Bluff, en- 
 dorsed, read the tl^ird time and passed. 
 
 •Ordered, th?.t this bill be read, which being read; was passed the third 
 time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message. 
 Mr. Speaker' and Gentkmen, 
 
 ' This house propose a fcommittee to estimate the expense of this session 
 of assenubJy; and have nominated Messrs. Henderson, Johnson, Weakley, 
 and Fort, to act with such gentlemen as you shall appoint, a.nd,that the 
 estimate shall be made up until Saturday next inclusive, and no longer. 
 
 Which being reai, the following answer was returned : 
 Mr. S^ee^ker and Oentletnen, 
 
 The senate concur with your message rejecting the making up the esti- 
 mate, so far as to appoint a committee, and name Messrs. White and Lew^ 
 is, for that purpose. 
 
 Received from thefhouee of representative? : 
 
 A bill making proviSon for mistajtes in surveys of land, endorsed, 
 ' Read the second time, and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended, and 
 pasbed the second time> 
 
 Received also, ~ . . 
 
 A bill providing for the appointment of electors, to elect a President and 
 Vice President of the United States, endorsed, read tb^ second time, 
 amended, and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amei^ed, and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : ' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed the following persons justices of- the peace 
 for the several counties hereafter mentioned :- 
 
 For the county of Blount. — ^Andrew Bogle, Joseph Black, William 
 Davidson, Andrew Miller, William Lowry,,George Ewing. William Wal- 
 lace, Samuel Houston, James Greenaway, Mathew Wallace, WiHiaM 
 Hamilton, John Cochran, John Tremble, Thomas Galafaor, and John Wal- 
 lace. 
 
 For the county of Carter. Nathaniel Taylor, David M'Nabb, Lan. 
 
 don Carter, Andrew Greer, Zacbariah Campbell, Guthridge Garlamd, John 
 Vaught, Josefrh Sands, and Reuben Thornton. 
 
 For the county of Davidson. James Robertson, James Mulherin, 
 
 Thomas MoUoy, John Nichols, Thomas Smith, Joseph Phillips, Samuel 
 Barton* James Hoggatt, Robert Hays, Elijah Robertson, and Johj^ordan. 
 
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 For the county of Grainger. Thomas Henderson, Elijah Cbisam, 
 
 James Blair, John Eetis, Phelps Reed, Benjamin M'Carty, James Moore, 
 John Bowen, John Kedwell, John Simms, William Thompson,, and Major 
 Lea. 
 
 For the county of Greene..—^ — Joseph Hardin, sen. John Wear, Elisha 
 Baker, John Newman, sen. John Morris, Hugh Nellson, William Rankin, 
 Joseph Lusk, Thomas Gillis, Alexander Galbreath, James Penny,- Hugh 
 Brown, James Hays, Mathew Cox, James Mahan, Thomas Praetor, David 
 Copelane, James Anderson, Samuel Wilson, and William Wilson. 
 
 For the county of flawHns.-rr— George Maxwell, John Long, Nathaniel 
 Henderson, William Arflistrong, Joseph M'Min, Alexander Nelson, Thom- 
 as Jackson, John Gordon, David Larkin, James Berry, Mark 'Mitchell, 
 Thomas Lea, James Lathim, William M'Carty, James Armstrong, Benoni 
 Caldwell, Absalom Looney, John Mitchell, and David Kinkead. 
 
 For the county of Jefferson.-. George. Doherty, James Roddye, Josiah 
 
 Jackson, Thomas Snoddy, Garret Fitzgerald, Parmenas Taylor, John 
 Blackburn, Andrew Henderson, Abednigo Inman, John M'Nabb, Abraham 
 .M'Coy, Adam Peck, William Cox, James Wilson, William LjUard, David 
 Stuart, Ebenezer Leath, Joseph M'CuUa, Saninel Jack, Adam Meek, 
 George Evans, James Lea, Alexander Outlaw, and John Goore. 
 
 For the county of Knox.— — James White, Joseph Greer, John M'Clel- 
 lan, John Adair, George M'Nutt, John Hacket, David Campbell, John 
 Menefee, Nicholas Glbbs, John Sawyers, Samuel Doke, James Cozby, 
 Samuel Flanagan, Jeremiah Jack, and William Doke. 
 
 For the county of Montgomery. George Bell, Robert Duning, Atnos 
 
 Bird, Morgan Brown, Robert ' Nelson, George Nevills, William Prince, 
 Robert Prince, Haydon Wells, Timothy Anderson, and William Mitche- 
 son. 
 
 For the county of JRoSerison.^— William Fort, Isaac Phillips, Charles 
 Miles, William Miles, Benjamin Menefee, John Phillips, Martin Duncan, 
 Baze.l Bowen, Hugh Henry, Zabulon Hubbard, and James Crabtree, sen. 
 
 For the county cf Sullivan. Samuel Smith, John Anderson, Joseph 
 
 Wallace, John Scott, David Perry, George Vincent, William Delany, 
 William King, Robert Allison, John Vance, William Nash, Richard Gam- 
 mon, James Gains, George Rutledge, Samuel M'Corkle, John Spurgin, 
 Walter Johnson, Robert Easly, John Yancey and James King. 
 
 For the county of Sumner. David Wilson, Thomas Donald, James 
 
 Winchester, James Reesej Edward Douglass, William Cage, Stephen 
 Cantrel, Isaac Walton, Thomas Martin, James Gnin, Withral Lattimore, 
 James Douglass, and David Shelby. 
 
 For the county of Sevier. — i-John Clack, William Henderson, jon. Rob- 
 ert Calvert, Joshua Gest, Abraham M'Clery, Andrew Cowen, Joseph 
 Vance, Robert Pollock, Adam Wilson, James Riggin, Alexander Mont- 
 gomery, Jesse Griffin, James D. Pttekett,' and Isara Guin. 
 
 For the county of Washington.— James Stuart, John Tipton, John 
 Wear, John Adams, John Strain, Henry Nelson, Joseph Young, Joseph 
 Crouch, William Nelson, Robert Blair, John Norward, Jessee Payne, 
 Isaac Depugh, Charles M'Cray, Samuel Wood, Jacob Brown, John Alex- 
 ander, John Hammer, and Joseph Britten. 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you ^ message received this day from the governor, 
 which has been referred on the part of this house to.a special committee, 
 composed of Mr. I^wis, Mr, Rhea, and Mr. Menefee. 
 
 Which message is as follows : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, 
 
 Your session is now near a close, the safety and protection of th^ fron- 
 tiers requires your serious consideration. Tranquility, amity, and miituafl 
 friendship with the neighbouring tribes, is the principal means of secuting 
 the same. 
 
 Permit me to remind your honorable body 6f the deplorable condition 
 our frontier citizens would be plunged into, should this country unhappily 
 again be involved in a war with a savage nation. The calamities of the 
 last, are recently in our memory, and the spoils and ravages occasioned 
 thereby, are daily presented before us. 
 
 The rapid emigration into our state is truly flattering ; but a single hos- 
 tility might be the means of occasioning the prospect wholly' to vanish 
 and cease. Many thousands have moved to our government, not many 
 are weal^y, their resources small, and their wants great ; and were they 
 reduced to the melancholy dilemma, of entering into forts and blockhouses, 
 I am assured their condition would be distressing and painful in the ex- 
 treme. 
 
 Let me remark to you, gentlemen, and I make no doubt you will coin- 
 cide with me in opinion, that a few years peace wouli be the most legal 
 and eligible mode to. reduce our neighbouring tribe to reason and good or- 
 der. 
 
 The present appearances of Indian affairs have a pacific colour, and 
 should proper methods be^dopted by your legislative interpgsitioi), so as 
 to prevent violation and encroachment, I have no doubt but peace will 
 abound throughout the government. 
 
 One thing more, I beg leave 'to observe, it is well known to you^ that 
 the brave officers and privates, that composed the army, who performed the 
 last campaign, are still unpaid, from which circumstanced many of our 
 citizens are much embarrassed and disappointed on the occasion. 
 
 I have lately been advised to go forward to the war office personally, to 
 state the expediency and authority that caused and produced the cam- 
 paign. Now, if the present session of Congress should fail to make pro- 
 visicflii for the payment, I wish to know the sense of the assembly, whether 
 I might be permitted, or not, to go forward at the time of the next session, 
 to lay the same before Congress. It will be a journey . attended with 
 much fatigue and expence ; but nevertheless, I feel it' my indispensable 
 duty to give every aid and assistance in my power, to have the officers and 
 privates duly compensated for their hazardous and toilsoihe services. 
 I have the honor to be, gentlemen. 
 With due respect, 
 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 Which beipg read, the following message was ordered to be sent to the 
 house of representatives : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in referring the communication of the gov- 
 ernor ts a Bpecia! committee, a.Bd have named Messrs. Tipton, and Doher- 
 ty for that purpose. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, 
 
 A bill directing the mode of petitioning the general assembly for the di- 
 vision of counties and removal of coiirt-honses. 
 
 Ordefred, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received from the House of Representatives, a bill for the relief of 
 such persons as may suffer by their grants, deeds, and mesne conveyances, 
 not being registered, &e. endorsed, read the third time, amended, and 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which beitg read, was on motion,^ reject- 
 ed. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives ; 
 
 Mr. ^peaTier and Qentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in the appointmeni of the justices of the 
 peace in this state, except the following : 
 
 In the county of Greene, Samuel Danwoody is appointed in the room of 
 Joseph Lusk, and the name of James Mahan left out of the appointment. 
 
 In. the county of Sevier, James iM'Mahan is appointed in the room of 
 James D. Puckett. * 
 
 Received from the bouse of representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Qentlemen, 
 
 This lidnse do not concur With the alteratioiis ta you made in the nomina- 
 tions o( justices, except as to the name of James Mahan, 
 
 Received from the house of representatives: 
 
 A bill to prevent the obstruction of the navigation of Red River. 
 
 Endorsed, "^ read the third time, and passed. ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be readj, Which being read, was passed the third 
 time, and ordered to be engrossed. ' 
 
 Or^red; that the following message be sent ' tc> the house representa- 
 tives : ' ' . \ 
 
 Mr. Speaker arid Qentlemen,,, 
 
 The senate propose meeting you this afternoon in your chamber, for 
 the purpose of electing four electors of President and Vice-President of 
 the United 'Statpsi, and three attornies general. 
 
 Received from the House ,of Representatives, a bill to provide for the 
 payment of the several salaries therein mentioned. 
 
 Endorsed, ' read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time. 
 
 Ordered, that the followiDg message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose the following gentlemen as electors of President 
 
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 and Vice Pi'-fesident of the United States, viz : Messrs. Cliiborne, Jqaeph 
 Anderson, Joseph Greer, GriiEtii Rutherford, Cliarlea M'Clung, Hugh 
 NeiIson,'and John Anderson, 
 
 For attprneyi general in the district of "Washington, Messrs. Hopltins 
 Lacy, John Shields, and John Sevier. 
 
 For the district of Hamilton, Messrs. Thomas Grey, John Lowr^, and 
 James Jleeae. > 
 
 For the district of Mero, Messrs. Howell Tatom and |sam PaTlcer. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Spedker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with yoiir nfessages respectively, concerning the balloting 
 for electors to elect a President and Vice President of the United States, 
 andfor attornies general. We have added Daniel Smith to the nomina- 
 tion for electors, and havfe appointed Mr. Fort and Mr. Menefee to super- 
 intend the balloting. 
 
 A message from the House of Representatives : . 
 Mr. Speaker aitd Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose Messrs. Lewis and Frazier to superintend the bal- 
 loting for electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, 
 and attornies general. 
 
 Mr. Lewis and Mr. Frazier, from the committee appointed to superin- 
 tend the balloting for electors to elect a president and vice-president of the 
 United States, and three attornies general, reported as follows : 
 
 That Joseph Greer, Daniel Smith, Hugh Neilson, and Joseph Anderson, 
 were duly and constitutionally elected electors of president and vice-pres- 
 ident of the United States — and that Hopkins Lacy was elected attorney 
 general for Washington district — John Lbwrey, attorney general for Ham- 
 ilton district-<^nd, Howell Tatom, attorney general for the district of 
 Mero. 
 
 Adjourned till to-tnorrow, 9 o'clock, a. u. 
 
 SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 11^96. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Lewis, from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, 
 
 reported that the following bills were duly engrossed : 
 
 An act to repeal an act to regulate the several officers fees therein men- 
 tioned, &c. and an act directing the mode of electing the governor and 
 
 members of- the general assembly- 
 Received from the House of Representatives ; 
 The bill making provision for mistakes in surveys of lands, and 
 A bijl providing for the appointment of electors to elect a President and 
 
 Vice-President of the United States, 
 Each endorsed, ' read the third time, amended, and passed.' 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were passed the 
 
 third time, and ordered to be engrossed. > 
 
 Received also, a bill making compensation to the inemberB, clerks and 
 
 door keepers of the general assembly,' &c. endorsed, read the second time 
 
 amended, and passed. 
 
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 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended, and 
 pECssed the third time. 
 
 Received from the house of represeatatiras, the report of the commit- 
 tee appointed to contract with 'the printer for the public printing, endors- 
 ed, read and concurred with. - 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the report bf the committee 
 appointed to take into consideration the message of the governor ; en- 
 dorsed, concurred with. 
 
 Which is as follows : 
 
 Mr. Rhea from the committee reported as follows : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the communication from the 
 governor, are of opinion, that an address of the following import be sent 
 to him. * 
 
 SIR, 
 The general assembly are, with you, fully sensible, that every atten- 
 tion ought to be paid' to the preservation of peace between the frontiers 
 and the neighbouring Indians, and that mutual amity and intercourse 
 should be preserved. It is the hope of this general assembly that no hos- 
 tilities will by any of the citizens of this state be committed against the 
 Indians. And should the Indians again offer violence, and commence war 
 against the people of this state, the general assembly declare their con- 
 fidence in the general government,, that the people will be protected. 
 
 This general assembly are of opinion, that altho' the payment of the 
 officers and soldeirs, alluded to, is of importance ; yet the absence of the 
 governor from the state might be attended with consequences not pleasing, 
 and think that it will be the duty of the senators and representatives from 
 this state in Congress, to whom the governor will write on that subject, to 
 procure an adjustment and payment of what money may be due on account 
 of that expedition. 
 
 With yon we join in saying, that peace is a most desirable object for the 
 people of this state ; their safety and population on it do depend. With 
 you it is to take care, that the citteens of this state commit no encroach- 
 ments upon the Indians^ that the conditions of the treaty of Holston be 
 preserved inviolate on the part of this state : And should the Indians be 
 BO tar lost to a sense of their own good and happiness, as to commence 
 hostilities, we have the greatest confidence that you will do those things 
 agreeably to the laws of the Union necessary for the general welfare. 
 
 JOHN RHEA, Ch. 
 
 Which being read was concurred with. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house upon reading for the third and last time, the ^ bill making 
 compensation to the membeJrs, clerks, and door keepers of the general as- 
 sembly, &c.' have struck out of the second section of the bill, and insert- 
 ed the following, ' Sec. 2. And be it enacted, that the first clerks of the 
 general assembly shall be allowed the sum of two dollars and fifty cents 
 per day for their services. That one dollar and seventy-five cents be al- 
 lowed, per day, to each assistant clerk ; and that the farther allowances 
 b^Jjiade for contingent expences, namely, to Thomas H. Williams twenty- 
 
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 two dollars— to John Sevier, jun. twelve dollara and fifty cents— to George 
 Roulstone, twenty-two dollars— to Nathaniel Buckingham twelve dollara 
 and fifty cents. 
 
 This house have also added the following as an additional section ; ' Be 
 it enacted, that Hopkins Lacey, be allowed forty dollars for his services as 
 states attorney, for the first superior court held in the state of Tennessee, 
 on the second Tuesday in April, 1796, he being appointed by the court for 
 that purpose, pro tempore.' 
 
 If you agree to these amendments, you will send two of your members 
 to,Eee them made. > 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with, and the following message re- 
 turned : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with your amendments to, the bill making compensa- 
 tion to the members, clerks, and door-keepers of the general assembly, and 
 name Messrs. Lewis and Rutledge to see them made. 
 
 On motion, 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone, public printer, shall, within two 
 months after the receipt of the copies of the acts and journals at his of- 
 fice, print five hundred copies of the acts, and one hundred copies of the 
 journals of this general assembly, to be distributed as follows : One copy 
 of the acts and journals to his Ex(^llency the Governor ; one copy to the 
 secretary of State ; one copy to each of the members of this state in Con- 
 gress ; one copy to each of the members of the general ass;^mbly ; one 
 copy to each of the clerks of both houses, one copy to each of the judges 
 of the superior courts ; one copy to the attorney general of each district ; 
 one copy to each of the clerks of the superior courts of law, and court of 
 equity, and county courts ; one copy to the,piajor genei;al ; one copy to the 
 brigadier general of each district. K 
 
 Also, one copy of the acts to the following persons, to wit : One copy to 
 each justice of the peace in this state ; one copy to each field officer of 
 the militia ; and one copy to each commanding officer of each company. — 
 And the overplus, if any, the said printer is directed to lodge in the office 
 of the secretary of state, for the use of the state. 
 
 And the printer is hereby directed to transmit the acts and journals for 
 each county for the civil department, to the clerk of each county, who is 
 directed to receipt for the same, and deliver them agreeably to this re- 
 solve ; and those for the militia, to the commanding officer of each county, 
 who is also directed to receipt for the same, an4 deliver them agreeably 
 to this resolve. '***'* 
 
 Recelred from the house of representatives, the resolution of this house 
 respecting the printer's duty in printing the laws, &c. endorsed, concurred 
 with. 
 
 Received from the bouse of rep^sentatives, the statement of the treas- 
 urer's accounts, with the report of the committee thereon ; endorsed, con- 
 curred with. 
 Which is as follows : 
 
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 ., Mr. Oafew from the committee of finance, reported the follov/mg state- 
 ment of the public funds : 
 
 Dph. Cts. 
 The amount of monies rsceived ty the treasurer of } ggg^ gg 
 
 Washington and Hamilton districts, > 
 
 By the amount of monies paid out by the above named > 
 
 treasurer, 1 
 
 Balance in the treasury, on which the treasurer's com- i g^g gg 
 
 mission of five per cent is paid, ) 
 
 The amount of monies received by the treasurer of > ^g^g gij g.jg 
 
 Mero district, 5 
 
 By the amount of monies paid out by the above named i „. gg g ^^ 
 
 treasurer, ^ 
 
 By the amount of said treasurer's commissioD, at five > 108 30 
 
 per cent on the said monies paid out, ^ 
 
 For stationaiy allowed said treasurer, 23 
 
 Dols. 2297 33 3-4 
 
 Balance in the treasury of Mero district, Dols. 2603 3 9-16 
 
 The above accounts settled by Howell Tatom, treasurer of Mero clistrict 
 up to March 18, 1796, as per vouchers, filed inthe secretary's offiee ot this 
 state. 
 
 Also, by Landon Carter, treasurer of Washington and Hamilton districts, 
 up to April 13, 1796. 
 
 ALEX. OUTLAW, Ch. 
 
 Which being read, was concurred with. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose to add the name of Benjamin M'Nutt to the nomi- 
 *>• nation of magistrates in the county of Greene. They concur in. leaving 
 out of the appointment the names of Maiian, Puckett, Lusk, and Dun- 
 \yoody. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. ^edker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house oannot concur with you in appointing Benjamin M'Nutt a 
 justice of the peace. 
 
 Mr. Lewis from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bille, 
 reported- that they had examined the following bills, and fou/id them to 
 be duly engrossed, to wit : =» 
 
 ,. An act directing the mode of preferring memorials to the general as- 
 sembly, for the division of counties, and fixing court hous^ . 
 
 An act providing forjihe appointment of electors, to elect* a President 
 and Vice President of (he United States, 
 
 An act to prevent the obstruction of the navigstion of Red river, 
 
 Sn act to establish the town of Maryville, and for other purposes there- 
 in mentioned. 
 
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 An act for regulating the town of Jonesborongh, &.c. 
 
 An act ascertaining the number of attornies general,'&c. 
 
 Au act to jprovide for the payment of the governor's salary, ^c. 
 
 An act to repeal jpart of the sixth section of an act, entitled " An act 
 ascertaining what property in this state shall be deemed taxable property, 
 passed September 30, 1794. 
 
 An act making compensation, to the inembers, clerks, and door-keepers, 
 of the general assembly, and for defraying other necessary contingencies. 
 
 An act making provision for mistakes in surveys of lands, and 
 
 An act to amend an act entitled an act, establishing a town dh Cumber- 
 land river, at a place called the Bluff, &c. 
 
 Received from' the house of representative^ the following messages : 
 
 Mr. Speaker andr Gentlemen, ■ ^ 
 
 We herewith send you a report of the special committee,^ appointed to 
 report on the communication of the governor; respecting the practicability 
 of opening a w^aggon road, by way, of the warm springs, through the 
 mountains. It is the sense of this house^ that the governor of this state 
 be instructed to inform the governor of South Carolina, that; thia.govern- 
 meut will proceed to make the necessary arrangements -for the completion «, 
 of this object, as soon as the public funds will admit. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house agree to strike out'the names of those justices of the peace, 
 concerning whom a dissension has arisen, to wit: M'Mahan, Puckett, 
 Lusk and Dunwpody. j. , - ■ , 
 
 Which beiugTead, were concurred with. •'•'■=' 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives: ^ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The business of the session being ended, the senate propose adjourning 
 sine die. 
 
 Received from the house of represeBtatives the following; message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, li^B' i 
 
 We concur v\^itfa your message proposing an adjournment. 
 
 The house then adjourned sine die. ^ , 
 
 JAMES WINCHESTER, S. S. 
 
 By order of the House, 
 GEORGE ROULSTONB, C. S, 
 
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ESTIMATE ofthe'pdyfofihe members, clerks, and door keepers of the gen- 
 erdl assembly, begun and held at Knoxville, on the ^S(h day of ^drch, 
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 26 
 
 $1 75 
 
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 James Hous^dn, 
 
 25 
 
 1 75 
 
 45 
 
 1 75 
 
 46 96 
 
 Joseph'^Iack, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 30 
 
 1 75 
 
 49 39 
 
 Joel Lewis, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 75 26 
 
 Robert Weakley, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 76 25 
 
 Seth Lewis, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 75 25 
 
 Samuel Frazier, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 160 
 
 I 75 
 
 58 45 
 
 Joseph Conway, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 116 
 
 1 75 
 
 55 37 
 
 John Gass, ',. 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
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 I 75 
 
 57 76 
 
 Joseph M'Mln', 
 
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 1 75 
 
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 1 75 
 
 39 20 
 
 Thomas Henderson, 
 
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 1 75 
 
 100 
 
 1 75 
 
 54 25 
 
 John Cocke, 
 
 27 
 
 : 1 75 
 
 70 
 
 1 75 
 
 62 15 
 
 George Doherty, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 
 
 1 75 
 
 51 45 
 
 Alexander Outlaw, 
 
 27 . 
 
 1 75 
 
 100 
 
 1 75 
 
 64 26 
 
 Adam Peck, 
 
 27 - 
 
 1 76 
 
 56 
 
 1 75 
 
 51 17 
 
 James White, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 1 75 
 
 ,47 25 
 
 Johtf Menefea, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 1 75 
 
 47 25 
 
 John Crawford, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 1 76 
 
 41 25 
 
 George' Rutledge, 
 
 27' 
 
 1 75 
 
 240 
 
 1 75 
 
 64 5 
 
 3'ohn Rhea, 
 
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 1 75 
 
 240 
 
 1 75. 
 
 64 6 
 
 David Looney, • • 
 
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 240 
 
 1 76 
 
 64 5 
 
 James Winchester, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 330 
 
 1 75 
 
 70 36 
 
 Stepljen Cantrel, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 , 
 
 370 
 
 1 75 
 
 73 15 
 
 William Montgomery, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 360 
 
 1 75 
 
 72 45 
 
 John Clack, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 
 
 1 75 
 
 51 45 
 
 Spencer Clack, 
 
 y2r 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 
 
 1 75 
 
 51 45 
 
 Samuel Newel, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 24 
 
 1 75 
 
 48 93 
 
 James Ford, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 440 
 
 1 75 
 
 78 5 
 
 Thomas Johnson, 
 
 27 
 
 1 15- 
 
 400 
 
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 ,> 75 25. 
 
 William Fort, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 440 
 
 1 75 
 
 78 5 
 
 John Tipton, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 218 
 
 1 75 
 
 62 61 
 
 James Stuart, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 200 
 
 1 75 
 
 61 25 
 
 John Blair, '<' ' 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 186 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 27 
 
 Francis A. Ramsej; clerk 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 to the senate, ■' 
 
 7 
 
 2 50 
 
 
 
 17 60 
 
 Gepige Roulstone, do, 
 
 1. 20 
 
 2 50 
 
 
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 Nathaniel Buckingham, 
 assistant clerk to do, 
 
 Allowance to George Roul- 
 slone for contingencies, 
 
 Allowance to Nathaniel 
 Buckingham for contin- 
 gencies, 
 
 Thomas H. Williams, 
 clerk house of represen- 
 tatives, 
 
 Contingencies. 
 
 John Sevier, jun. assistant 
 clerk. 
 
 Contingencies, 
 
 Thomas Boundsj door- 
 keeper to the senate, 
 
 J. Rhea, door-keeper to 
 the house of represen- 
 tatives. 
 
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. JOUMAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 HOUSE OF EEPEESEITATIVES' 
 
 OP THK 
 
 if*/ 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE, 
 
 BEGUN AND HKLD AT KNOXVILLE, ON MONDAY, THE 4ff 
 TWENTY-EIGHTH OP MARCH, ONE THOUSAND SEVEN 
 HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX. 
 
 ..*,» , 
 
 'i 
 
 i KNOXVILLE: 
 
 PRINTED BY GEORGE ' ROULBTONE, PRINTER TO THE STATE, 1796. 
 
 NASHVlLIiE: 
 
 RE PRINTED BY McKENNlE fe BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICE. 
 '1852. . f^f, 
 
ORDEKED TO BE RE-PRINTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, OP 1851-'2. 
 
JO U RUE 
 
 OP THE 
 
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE. 
 
 AT a meeting of the general.ASBembly of the st^tte of TiennesEee,- began 
 and. held at Knoxville, on the 28th day of. March, 1796, being the 
 first session of said, assembly) the following members appeared, produced 
 their ciedenllialsjandi took their Be9,ts,.viz : 
 
 James Hoaston and Joseph Black, from the county of Blount. 
 
 Robert Weak)ey-^nd Set^ Lewis, from ^the. county of Davidson. 
 
 Joseph Cooway and John.Grass, from the county of Greene- *" 
 
 John Cocke and Thomas Henderson, from the county of Hawkins. 
 
 Alexander Outlaw and Adam ^eck^ from the coupty of, Jefieison. 
 
 John Menefee and John Crawford, |i:om the county of Knox. 
 
 John Rhea and David Looney, fronrthe county, of SuUivan. 
 
 Spencer Clack and Samuel Newel, from the- county of Sevier. 
 
 Stephen Cantrell and William Mpntgomeryi from the county of Sumner. 
 
 Thomas Johnson and William Fort, from>the county of Tennessee. 
 
 John Blair and James. Stuart, from the county of Washington. 
 
 The house proceeded to the appointment of a speaker, wbea James 
 Stuart was unanimously chosen and conducted to the .<)hair.- 
 
 It: was moved by Mr. Rhea, and seconded by Mr. ,Fprt,, that the mem- 
 bers of this house take the path as prescribed by the constit.^tion ; and 
 also the following oath, yj;z : 
 
 I 4- B. do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will 
 support the constitution of the state of Tennessee, g. ^^ 
 
 It was then moved by Mr. Outlaw, secoiide.d by Mr. Foj-t, that the house 
 appoint a clerk, when Thomas H. William'sjwas unKnimqusIy chosen, and 
 qualified accordingly. ** 
 
 4- ■ ' . 
 
On motion of Mr. Port, seconded by Mr. Cocke, John Sevier was ap- 
 '. pointed assistant clerk. 
 ■ Jolin Rhea was chosen door-keeper. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Outlaw, seconded by Mr. Fort, resolved, that a com- 
 mittee of five members be appointed to draught and report to this house, 
 what rules are necessary to be observed by the members thereof, and that 
 Messrs. Rhea, Outlaw, Fort, Weakley, and Newel compose said commit- 
 tee. " 
 
 On motion of Mr. Port, seconded by Mr. Blair, resolved, that a commit- 
 tee of privileges and elections be appointed, and that Messrs! Johnston, 
 Lewis, Cantrell, Houston, and Gass, compose the same. 
 
 The house then adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 : TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1796. 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment. 
 
 It was moved by Mr. Port, and seconded by Mr. Rhea, that David Loo- 
 ney, a member from Sullivan county, take the oaths required to be taken 
 by the members of this house. 
 
 ' The committee to whom it was referred to draught and report what rules 
 are necessary to be observed, by the members of this house, made the fol- 
 lowing report, viz : 
 
 1st. Whei^the speaker is in the chair every member may sit with his 
 head covered. 
 
 2. Every member shall come into the house with bis head uncovered, 
 and shall continue so at all times but when he sits in his place. 
 
 3. The speaker having taken the chair, and a majority of the members 
 being present, the clerk shall read the journal of the preceding day, in 
 order that any mistake may be corrected that may have been made in the 
 entries. 
 
 4. While the journal or public papers are reading; or when any mem- 
 ber is speaking, there shall be no interruption, nor shall any member read 
 any printed paper, but the attention of the members is expected. 
 
 6. Every member when he speaks, shall, standing in his place, address 
 himself to the speaker (or chairman) as the case may be, who shall give 
 his attention by naming the member. 
 
 6. If two or more members rise to speak, at the same time, the speaker 
 shall determine who shall speak first. 
 
 7. When any motion shall be before the house, and not properly under- 
 stood, the speaker may explain, but shall not attempt, in any such expla- 
 nation, to sway the house by argument or debate. 
 
 8. The speaker, with leave of the house, shall have privilege to speak 
 upon any subject proposed, agreeably to the rules established by the house; 
 provided,r,he speak before the arguments are gone through. 
 
 9. A member digressing from the subject, or using personal observation 
 or reflection, may be called to order by the speaker or chairman, or any 
 member of the house. 
 
 10. All motions to be committed to , writing and seconded, and handed 
 to the speaker, befdfe the same can be considered in the possession of the 
 
 ' house, except a motion of course. 
 
11. No questioo to be put upon jnotion, unless seconded. 
 
 12. No member'to speak more than twice., without leave of the house, 
 to the same question, unless in a committee of the whole. 
 
 13. When a question is before the house, no motion shall be received 
 unless for amendment, for the previous |^uestion, or to commit or to ad- 
 journ. 
 
 14. No member to depart the service of the house without leave. 
 
 15. It shall be the duty of the speaker (or chairman) to call gentlemen 
 spectators, appearing among the members when in session, by name, to 
 desire them to withdraw to the seats assigned them. 
 
 All which is submitted, ' ' 
 
 (Signed) Wm. FORT, Chr. .^ 
 
 It was moved by Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Newel", that the members 
 of this house take an oath to support the constitution of the Unjted States, 
 which was objected to ; and after some debating thereon was carried in 
 the affirmative, and the following oath prescribed, to yit : 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will j. 
 support the constitution of the United States. ^ 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, seconded by Mr. Rhea, ordered, that the follow- 
 ing message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, 
 
 The House of Representatives i^ now formed and ready to proceed to 
 the dispatch of public business. . , 
 
 Mr. Lewis presented a report from Howell Tatom, esq. treasurer of Me- 
 ro district, which being read, was, with sundry vouchers accompanying 
 it, on motion of Mr. Rhea, ordered to lie on the table. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, seconded by Mr. Rhea, ordered, that the follow- 
 ing message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr- Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, 
 
 The House of Representatives have proceeded to appoint a committee 
 of finance, on the part of this house, to act in conjunction with such of v 
 your body as you may think proper to appoint for that purpose, and have 
 appointed Messrs. Rhea, Weakley, Outlaw, Johnston, and Houston. 
 
 Received the following .message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of (he House of Representatives, 
 
 The senate is also constituted and ready to proceed to the dispatch of 
 public business, and propose to meet your hou'ae,^at such time and pface 
 as you may appoint, in order to open and publish the returns of the elec- 
 tions, from the several counties for governor, agreeably to the constitution 
 of this state. 
 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, 
 
 This house agree with you in the meeting proposed for examining the 
 returns of the elections for governor, andpropose to convene in the House 
 of Representatives at half past 12 o'clock. 
 
 Received ftom the Senate the following message ; 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House cf' Representatives, '. 
 
 We propose Messrs. Doherty and Tipton, tQ,.act with such gentlemen of 
 
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 your house as you may appoint, as a committee of propositions'and griev- 
 ' ances. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the following messag* be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker' ancl Gentlemen of the. Senate, 
 
 This house concur with you in appointing a committee of propositions 
 and grievances, and nominate' on. our- part, Messrs. Lewjs, Fort,JIender- 
 son,fN«>weI< and Black, t» act in conjunction wlth^the gentlemen by. you 
 proposed. 
 
 Mr. Rhea presented a list of the taxable property of Sullivan, county, 
 for the year 1795, which was received,, and on motion, ordered to lie on 
 the fable. - ^ 
 
 A return of the taxable property of the county of Davidson was pre- 
 sejitedi by Mr. Lewis, read by the clerk, and ordered to lie on the table. 
 
 The returns;of the elections for governor, in the several counties, were 
 e;ramined in presence of, both houses, and a majority of votes appearing in 
 favor of citizen John Sevier, he Was accordingly declared to be Regally. and 
 constitutionally elected as governor of the state of Tennessee. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with you in appointing a committee of finance, and 
 nominate on the part of this house, INIessrs. Lewis and Rtitledge, to act in 
 conjunction with the gentlemen by you proposed. 
 
 On potion, ordered, tt^at the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr.Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The House of Representatives have nominated six members, viz, 
 Messrs. Outkw, Blair, COcke, Johnston, Newel, and Fort, to wait on bis 
 excellency John Sevier, and request his attendance in the House of Rep- 
 resentatives, to-morrow at 12 o'clock, to be qualified agreeably to the con- 
 stitution of the state of. Tennessee. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr. [Speaker, and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your last message^ and. appoint on the- part of this 
 house, Messrs. Lewis, Ford^ and Kelly, to wait upon his excellency John 
 Sevier, in company with the gentlemen by you appointed, for the purposes 
 by you mentioned. We also concur with you as to the time and place for 
 the qualification of the governor. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1796. 
 
 M,et according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion of Mr. 'Rhea, seconded h^ Mr. Fort, ordered, that the follow- 
 ing message be sent to the >eenate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The House of Representatives have appointed a committee to report 
 what bills of a public nature may be nece^ary to be broughtforward this 
 session, to'act in conjunction with euch of your body as yew may appoint 
 
for that purpose, ^nd have named on their part, Messrs. Houston, Weak- 
 ley, Lewis, Rl^ea, apd Gass, 
 
 On motion of Mr. Outlaw; seconded by Mr. Fort, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose Messrs. Crawford, Looney, and Black, to act with such of 
 your body as may be appointed, to wait on the judges, and request their 
 attendance in the House of. Representatives, at 12 o'clock, to. qualify, the 
 governor. ' » ' 
 
 On motion of Mr. Newel, seconded by Mt. Lewis, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing <hessage be sent to the'Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed a committee to act in conjunction with such 
 gentlemen as you may appoint, to prescribe an oath of tlffice, to be admin- 
 istered to the governor of this state, taid do appoint Messrs. Lewis, New- * 
 el, and Rhea, ^ 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Crawford, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the. Senate : ^ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose to proceed to the election of the two senators, to 
 represent .this state in the congress of the United States; and also, a sec- 
 retary for this state; and that the senate and house of representatives do 
 convene in the house of representatives, for that purpose, to-morrow at 
 ten o'clock ; and do propose Mr. William Blount, Mr. William Cocke, and 
 Mr. Joseph Anderson, as candidates for the senate, and Mr. William Mac- 
 lin for secretary. 
 
 A message from the senate ; 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, "' 
 
 We concur with you in appointing a committee to prescribe an oath of 
 office to be administered to the govei^nor ; and on the part of this bouse 
 appoint Messrs. White and Doherty to act in conjunction with the gentle- 
 men by you named for that purpose. 
 - A message from the senate : 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your message respecting the appointing of a commit- 
 tee, ' to report what bills of a public nature may be necessary to be brought 
 forward this session, ' and appoint Messrs. Frazier and Tipton, on the 
 part of this house, to act with the gentlemen by you named. 
 
 A message from the senate : ^f 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, , * 
 
 We propose that Messrs. White, Lewis, and Ford, on the part of this 
 house, in compapy with such gentlemen of your house as you may ap- 
 point,,wait upon his excellency governor Blount, to inform him of the time 
 and place appointed for the qu^ilification of his successor in office ; and 
 also to reqiiest his attendance there. ' 
 
 • On~'motion, ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, . 
 
 We concur with your message in appointing a, committee to wait on his 
 excellency William Blonnt, to inform him of the time and place appointed 
 for the qualification of his successor, and name on our part, Messrs. Can- 
 trell, Crawford, Weakley, and Gass. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We cannpt concur with yonr message respecting the qualification of 
 the governor by the judges, but propose in lieu thereof, that the clerk of 
 the senate administer the oaths to the governor, in presence of both houses 
 the general assembly, which being read, was rejected. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Johnston, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 . The form of the oath prescribed for the qualification of the governor is 
 subjoined, which has been agreed to by this house, and hereby forwarded 
 for your concurrence. 
 
 The committee to whom was referred the prescribing an oath, for the 
 qualification of the governor, made the following report : 
 
 Your committee appointed to prescribe' an oath for the qualification of 
 the governor, prescribe the following : All which is submitted, 
 
 JOHN RHEA, Chr. 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear, that I will support the constitution of the 
 United States. — So help me God. 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear, that I will support the constitution of the 
 state of Tennessee. — So help me God. 
 
 I A. B. do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the office of 
 governor of the state of Tennessee, pursuant to the ponstitution and laws 
 thereof, accbrding to the best of my knowledge and ability. 
 
 So help me God. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your message, as to the time and place for the election 
 by you proposed ; and propose Doctor James White to be added to the 
 nomination as candidates for the senate. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We cannot agree with your proposals respecting the qualifying the gov- 
 ernor ; we still adhere to out former proposals, and request a reconsidera- 
 tion on your part. 
 
 A message from the Sebate : 
 
 Mr. Speakerand Gentleman, 
 
 TJpoh reconsideration we concur with your Inessage relative to waiting 
 upon the judges, to request their attendance to qualify the governor ; and 
 appoint, on behalf of this house, Messrs, Clack and Rutledge, to accompa- 
 ny the gentlemen by you named for that purpose. 
 Both houses having convened in the representatives chamber, the sever- 
 
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 al oaths prescribed for the qualification of the governor, were duly admin- 
 istered by the honorable Joseph Anderson. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, i. M. 
 
 THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1796. 
 
 On motion of Mr, Cooke, seconded by Mr. Rhea, ordered, that the ad- 
 dress delivered yesterday to both houses of the general assembly by his 
 excellency John Sevier, be entered on the journal of this house. 
 
 Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives, 
 
 The high and honorable appointmenj; conferred upon me by the free 
 sujSrages of my countrymen, fills my breast with gratitude, which, I trust, 
 my future life will manifest. I take this early opportunity to express, 
 through you, my thanks in the strongest terms of acknowledgement. I 
 shall labour to discharge with fidelity the confidence reposed in jne ; and 
 if such my exertions should prove satisfactory, the first wish of my heart 
 will be gratified. 
 
 Gentlemen, accept of my best wishes for your individual and public 
 happiness: And, relying upon your wisdom and patriotism, I have no 
 doubt but the result of ypur deliberations will give permanency and suc- 
 cess to our new system of government, so wisely calculated to secure the 
 liberty and advance the happiness and prosperty of our fellow-cit4zens. 
 
 JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, seconded by Mr. Crawford, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, » '■'■■ 
 
 This house propose to proceed ^to the election ofsenators for this state, 
 agreeably to the order of the day ; and have appointed on our part, Messrs. 
 Newel and Fort, to superintend the balloting; and also propose, that the 
 tickets be counted in presence of both houses ; and that the speaker of the 
 senate pronounce the persons duly elected. 
 
 Mr. Conway moved for leave to withdraw the name of Mr. Joseph An- 
 derson from the nomination of senators which was granted, and the fol- 
 lowing message sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentleman, 
 
 Mr. Conway has moved for leave to withdraw the name of Mr. Joseph 
 Anderson, from the nomination of the senate, which motion this bouse 
 have agreed to, the same is forwarded to you for your concurrence. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your message relative to the election, and appoint on 
 the part of this house, Messrs. Lewis and Doherty, to superintend the 
 balloting. Mr. Tipton has moved, and has leave to withdraw the nanie of 
 Doctor James White from the nomination of candidates for the senate, to 
 which we request your concurrency. 
 
 The Senate and House of Representatives having convened in the rep- 
 resentatives chamber) in pursuance of a resolution of both houses of yes- 
 
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 terilay, when William Blount and William Cooke were duly and constitu- 
 tionally elected, and so proclaimed by the speaker of the senate — and 
 William Maclin was duly elected secretary of this'state, and so announced. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Cocke, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose Messrs. Johnston, Houston, Clack, Newel, and 
 Rhea, a committee to act jointly with such of your body as you may ap- 
 point, to prepare an address, to present to Messrs. William Blount and 
 William Cocke, informing them of their being elected to represent this 
 state, in the Congress of the United States. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with yon in appointing a committee to prepare an address to 
 present to the gentlemen who have been (;lected senators ; and appoint on 
 the part of this house Messrs. Ford and White, to act with the gentlemen 
 by you named for that purpose. 
 
 The house, then adjourned till 4 o'clock, p.m. 
 
 Met apo'ording to adjournment. 
 
 A letter was read from the treasurer, of the districts of Washington and 
 Hamilton, which, with the papers accompanying it, together with sundry 
 other papers relative to the treasury department, from the treasurer of 
 Mero district, were on motion,, referred to the committee of finance: 
 Whereupon, ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mt. Speaker and Gentlemen cf the Senate, 
 
 We herewith send you a number of papers relative to the treasury de- 
 partment, which are referrsd on the part'of this house tp the committee of 
 finance, with which your concurrence is requested. 
 
 A message from' the Senate : 
 Mr. Spedker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose that an election by both houses of the general assembly, be 
 held to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, in. the representative^' chamber, 
 for three judges for the superior courts in this state ; also for an attorney 
 general, and a treasurer for this state. We put In nomination for judges, 
 Mr. John M'Nairy, Mr. David Campbell, Mr. Joseph Anderson, an'd Mr. 
 Archibald Roane ; for treasurer, Mr. Nicholas Tate Perkins and Mr. lian- 
 don Carter ; and for attorney general, Mr. Hopkins Lacy and Mn Williani 
 C. C. Claiborne, to which we beg your concurrence. 
 
 The foregoing message being read, was rejected in toto : whereupon, or- 
 dered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with your message concerning the election 
 of judges and other officers to-niofrow at ten o*clock. At so early a pe- 
 riod this house not having as yet determined if any and what alterations 
 shall be made in the court system, or how many judges or whether one or 
 more attornies general, or one or more treasurers. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Mr. White, from the committee appointed to prepare an address to be- 
 presented to Citizens William Biount, and WilliaraPocke, who have :beeri 
 eleated to represent this state in the senate of the United States, reported, 
 that they have prepared the addresses which ac.cQmp^.ny this messagg, 
 with which report this house have concurred, and should yon concur with 
 the report, we appoint on the part of this House- MJr, Tipton and ^f^• 
 Lewis with such gentlemen as you may appoint to pteseattlies said a,^.-- 
 dresses. 
 
 Mr. White from the committee appointed to draw an address, to be pre- 
 sented to William Blount and William Cocke, reported, that they h^ve ' 
 prepared the following : • 
 
 CitiHen William Blount, late Governor of the Territory of the United 
 States of America south of the riter Ohio, 
 
 SIR, ' 
 
 Impressed with the grateful remembrance of your conduct during the 
 time you wap governor of the Territory of the United States of . America, 
 south of the river Ohio, now the State of Tennessee, the general assem- 
 bly of the said State* in the name -of the people thereof, over whom you 
 formerly presided, embrace the earliest moment to testify to you, their en- 
 tire approbation of your conduct and attention to promote their happiness, 
 during your continuance in that office, the exercise of , which was rendered 
 more difficult and arduous, by the frequent inroads, of the neighbouring 
 nations of Indians. We recollect witji pleasure, that uuderyour adminisr 
 tration, we, as a people have experienced growing energy and encreasingi^ 
 pftwert That.your exertions in subordination to the federal government 
 have been, the cause of the present peaces which for some time past, has 
 existed between us and the adjoining Indian tribes, and which, we hope, 
 will long e^ist, en th^rprinciples you have established. 
 
 The territorial government now being eoded, we will only say in re- 
 spect thereof, that if the exercise alone, of a government, constitute^ on 
 the principles it was, could render a people happy under it, we should 
 have been so. We rejoice, that while the territoHal government has closed 
 with honor to you, it has left us in a state of prosperity and peace. 
 
 You are now, sir, called by the unanimous voice of a free people, to 
 repres^t them in the senate of the United States of America — the high- 
 est proof, in their power, to offer of their confidence in your integrity aiid 
 ability to serve them. JAMES WHITE, Ch; 
 
 Citizen' William Cocke, 
 
 Your fellow citizens have called you to represent them in the Senate ot 
 the United, States of Apjerica. Impressed with recollections "of your past 
 conduct, from an early period of the settlement of our common country, 
 they have given you this testimony of the confidence they repose in your 
 integrity and abilities to serve them. ■ JAMES WHITE, Ch„ 
 
 I'he foregoing message, with the report accompanying it, being read, 
 resolved, that this house do concur therewith, and that the following mes- 
 sage be sent to the Senate : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 ' We concur with yoiir message, and the report accompanying it, respect- 
 ing the addresses to Citizens William Blount and William Cocke, senators 
 in the Congress of the United States ; and appoint on oilr part, Mr. Out- 
 law, Mr. Crawfordj Mr. Port, and Mr. Conway, to act with the gentlemen 
 by you proposed. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose that a transcript from the journals, relative to the election 
 of senators, be signed by the speakers of both houses of the general as- 
 sembly, and attested by their clerks, and thence be forwarded to the gov- 
 ernor of this state, for his certificate and seal of office, which shall be 
 considered as credentials to the gentlemen who are elected senators, in 
 order to their obtaining seats in the senate, of the United States. 
 
 A petition from sundry inhabitants of Washington ciounty, praying a 
 division thereof, was read and referred on the part of this bouse to the 
 committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock a. m. 
 
 FRIDAY, APRIL.!, 1796. 
 
 MET acteording to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bill ascertaining the number 
 of the judges of the superior courts of law and equity, and for fixing their 
 salaries ; which '^as read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Johnston presented a petition from the inhabitants of Tennessee 
 county, praying a division thereof, which was read ; and on motion of Mr. 
 Fort, referred to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Crawford, vrdered, that the 
 members, of the committee of propositions and grievances compose a com- 
 mittee of claims ; and that the following message be sent to the senate, 
 requesting. their concurrence therewith : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose that the committee of propositions and grievances 
 be also a committee of claims, which is sent to you, for your concurrence. 
 
 We also send you sundry petitions respecting the division of counties, 
 which have been read, and on the part of this house referred to the com- 
 mittee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 Received from his excellency the governor, sundry papers respecting the 
 opening a waggon road through the mountains ; which were read and re- 
 ferred to a special committee. 
 
 " Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemsn, 
 
 We herewith send you several papers. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, laid before 
 this house by the governor, which we have referred to a special committee 
 composed on our part, of Messrs. Montgomery, Conway, and Blair, who 
 will act jointly with such gentlemen as you may appoint to take into con- 
 sideration the said papers. 
 
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 Mr. Johnston moved for leave-, and presented a bill establishing a. treas- 
 ury department, which was read the first lime, passed, and seat ta the 
 senate. , 
 
 A message from the senate :- * 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, ' , , ' 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the committed appointed to I'eportwhat billg of a pub- 
 lic nature are necessary, to be, brought forward this session has ^resetited 
 the report which accompanies this message, to which ^h house have 
 xoncucfed- The committee.not halving time, to go througlvthe business" 
 assigned tlmn, beg leave to sit ag^in ; they - accordingly have leave ftpm 
 this house. J , , ■ . . ■ , 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the committee on public bills, reported asfallows*. 
 
 Your com,n>ittee appointed to report what bills qf a public nat.qre afe 
 necessary to be. brought forward; this session, say, that bills qf the follow- 
 ing import ought, ta bQ introduced, vi? v > . 
 
 A bill providing for a pUblic revenue. 
 
 A bill providing for .the electing of representatives to the Congress of 
 the tTnited States. 
 
 A bili'prQvi'ding for the appointment of elebtgrs, to elect ia President-and 
 Vice Predde'nt of the United'Stsites. ' ' ' 
 
 A bill to prevent Jhe wilful and maliciousf-killing t)f slaves. 
 
 A bi]l providing fpr the relief of the pboi-. " • ' 
 
 A bitl for the estahtishtnent and fSglilatioti pfpublic roada and ferrres. 
 
 A bill ascertaining the mgde of collecting and accounting for public 
 taxes. ' ' i .■ , . 
 
 A bill establishing a treasury department. ^i|\ 
 
 A bitl establishing a secretaigr's department. ' * f ' 
 
 A bill ascertaining the mode of impeachment and trial of public ofScers. 
 
 A hill. for altering thetiiiae of holding the several courts of law jthfirein 
 described. " , - . 
 
 A bill regulating the several officers fees therein mentioned. . 
 
 A bill to prevent gaming. JOHN TIPTON, Chr. 
 
 The' foregoing report being read, the house^gonc^rred therewith. : 
 
 On motion, Jjrderedi that the, following message be sent to the senate,!^ 
 Mr, Speaker, avd Gentlemen, 
 
 This house coflcurs with ydur message,, as to that Jiart in whiich you 
 concur with the report of the committee you meh'tioni We cannot concur 
 with that part which gives leave to said committee to sit again, but ;pro- 
 pose that they may be' considered a standing committee, to sit on theiT own 
 adjournments, daring the sessbn, if they think proper. ^** 
 
 Mr. Rhea exhibited some accounts of the sheriff and jailor of Washing- 
 ton county which were read and referred tothe committee»f claims. 
 
 Mr. Black presented a petition from sundry citizens of. a- place called 
 Tuckaleechee, on .Little. River, praying redress of certain grievances' 
 therein mentioned, which was read and referred to thecomtpittee of pro- 
 positions and grievances. ' 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemini ■ 
 
 We concur with you in- refeirring the petitions from sundry citizens of 
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 Washington and Tennessee counties, to'ths committee of propositioila and 
 grievances ; and also that the said committee be a committee of claitDs, 
 and have added Mr. Ford to the said committee. , - » 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bilHo prevent the wilful and 
 malicious killing of any black person, or person of laixed blood, he or she 
 being a slave, \yhich was read the first time, passe4, and sent to the senate, 
 
 A message from the seni^te : ^ . 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with you in- referring the papers No. 1, 2, 3,4, and &, which 
 accompany your last message', to a special committee, and ap|K>int on the 
 part of this house Mr. Lewis and Mr. White to act ,with the gentlemen by 
 you named for that purpose. ' • 
 
 On motion^ ordered,'that the door keepei^ be directed to furnish a writing 
 table for this house. ■ - ' ' 
 
 Received by the way of the senate, the following addt'ess from Citizen 
 Cocke : 
 Gentlemen, 
 
 I accept of the appointment conferred upon me by the general assembly. 
 It Will be my first, my greatest wish to promote the interest of our com- 
 mon country. . . 
 
 The honor of serving. a free and enlightened people is truly flattering, 
 and my highest reward wiU consist m my conduct continuing to meet with 
 their approbation. •-■ , , 
 
 Accept, gentlemen, my respects, 
 
 WILLIAM COCKE. 
 
 Adjourned until 3 o^clock, F.iw. 
 
 A petition of Mr. Joseph Dorris was read and referred to the committee 
 of propositions and grievances. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the followitig message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house proposb Me&srs. P^ck, Looney, and Clack, a committee to 
 ^act jointly with such gentlemen as you may appoint, to contract with the 
 printer for the public printing. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved'for leave, and presented a bill to amend an act, enti- 
 tled, 'An act laying, a tax for the year 1795,' which was read the first 
 time, passed and sent to the senate, 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and presented a bill providing for the elec- 
 tion of representatives, to represent this state in the Congress of tlie 
 United States, which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 ' A message, from .tiie senate : 
 Mr. speaker and Gentlernenj 
 f Herewith \*e send you the report of the committee of propositions and 
 grievances, with which report this house have concurred. 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee, reported, as follows ; 
 ' Your committee of propositions and grievances, to whom were referred 
 several petitions, do report, that the petition from the county of Tennes- 
 see is reasonable, and ought ta be granted. , That the petition from the 
 
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 upper end of the county d£ Washington is reasonable, and ought to be 
 granted. , , JOHN' TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing message, and report accompanying it, were read and con- 
 curred with. 
 
 Mr. Johnston moved for leave, and presented a bill to, divide the county 
 of Tennessee into two distinct counties, which wa^ read the first time, 
 passedf, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Blair moved for leave,- and presented a bill to divide the. county of 
 Washington iptp two distinct- counties, which was read the ^rst linue, 
 passed, and sent to the' senate. 
 
 A message from the Senate : , ' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your messagt); in^apflointing. a committee to contract 
 with the printer for public printing; find appoint bit the part of this botise 
 Messrs. White and Rhtledge, to act with the gentlemen by you named for 
 •that purpose;. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and presented a bill establishin'g the, times of 
 holdiiig the superior courts of law and equity, and inferior 'coiirts of pleas 
 and quarter sessions, which was read the first time, passed, and sent to 
 the senate, . ^ 
 
 Mr. Menefee moved for leave of absence unti.l Monday 10 o'clock, 
 which Was granted. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1796. '^ 
 
 Met according to,adjournmenti. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave to- withdraw a bill establishing the times of 
 holding the superior courts of law and.equityj and inferior courts of pleas 
 and sessions. > 
 
 Received the follov^ing messagefrom the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker ani Gentlemen, 
 
 Wo propose tbat a transcript from the joUrgalsrelative io the'election 
 of a secretary "for this state, be signed by the speakers of both houses of 
 the general assembly, and attested by their clerks, and be. presented to his 
 excellency the governor, that he may commission the secretary who has 
 been elected. 
 
 The ^regoing message being read, was rejected! ' , 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved for leave a'nd presented a bill to ascertain v^hat 
 property in this state shallbe taxed for the year 1797, which was read the 
 first time, passed ahd sent to the seiiate. 
 
 Received from the senate the following.biris. 
 
 A bill to divide the county of Tennessee 'into tvvo distinct dounties, 
 
 A bill to, divide the county of Washington into two distinct counties. 
 
 A bill providing for the election of representatives to represent this st,ate 
 in the^Congress of the United States. 
 
 A bill tcTprevent the mallieious killing of any 1}Iaek person, or person of 
 mixed blood, he or ahe being a 85ave. ' ■ .,. 
 
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 A bjll to ascertain the number of judgss of the superior courts of law 
 and equity, and for fixing their salaries. , 
 
 An act establishing a treasury department^and 
 
 An act to amend an act, entitled, ' an act laying a tax for the year 1795.' 
 severally endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.^ 
 
 Mr. Blair from the special committee delivered a ixport', which was read 
 and ordered to lie fln. the table, ■ .. ,, 
 
 Received from th^ senate a claim of James White, ^ndprsed, ' Read and 
 referred to the committee of claims,' which being read was referred as 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and presented a bill directing the niode of 
 the'qualication of the secretary of state into office, which was read the 
 first time, passed/and'sent to the senate... 
 
 Ordefed, that the followifig message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaier and Gentlem^, 
 
 yV^ cannot concur vvitli your message, relative to the governor being au- 
 thorised tb cpmnlissjoni the secretary, previous to a law being^jassed, 
 directing the mode of his qualificatioainto office. 
 
 Kr, Johnston moved for leave fo withdraw for amendment, the. bill to di- 
 vide the county of Tennessee into two distinct counties, which was ^granted. 
 
 Mr. Blair moveld for leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to divide 
 the county of Washington into two distinct counties, which was accord- 
 ingly granted. 
 
 Adjourned till IVIonday morbing 12 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1796. 
 
 THE house, njet according tO' adjournment. 
 
 The bill to prevent the wilful audi malicious killing any black person, or 
 person of mixed blood, he' or she be!ng a slave, was read the second time, 
 amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Blair, Who had leave to 'Withdraw for amendment, the bill to divide 
 the county of Washington into two' distinct counties, delivered the. same 
 at the cleick|s table wiih the amendments ; whereitpon this bill Was read 
 the second time, amended, pa^sed^and sent to the senate, 
 
 Mr. Johnston, who had' leave to withdraw fol: amendment, the bill to 
 divide the couHty of Tennessee into two distinct counties, presented the 
 same with its amendments to'the house, which was read the second time, 
 amended, passed and sent tb the senate. 
 ' Received from the senate the two following-bills : 
 
 A bill to ascertain wliat pfbperty within the state shall be taxed for the 
 year 1797, ahd _ 
 
 A bill directing the mode of the qualification of the secretary of state 
 into office, each endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Mr. Rhea exhibited sundry accounts of, the Bheriff of Knox county 
 against 'the state, which were read andrefe(Ped<tothe committee of claims. 
 
 The bill to ascertain what property in this state shall be' taxed for the 
 yeaT 1797, was, on motion of Mr. Outlaw, Withdrawn for amendment. 
 ' ' Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and prestnted a bill' to repeal an act, enti- 
 
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 tied, ' An^^aet fq^ the relief of such persons as have been disabled by 
 wounds, or rendered incapable o^ procuring for themselves and families 
 subsistence in tbef militia servic? of this Territory, and providmg for the 
 widows and brj^hatis bf such as have died;! which wasreail the first time, 
 pasBCid, and sent to the' senate. '. " , 
 
 Mr. Tipton from the committee bf claiins, reported as follows : 
 Your cDiJUnaittee taking under their Consideration the claim of George 
 Gillespie, sheriff of Washington county, are of opinion, that the same 
 ought nol; to be granted. JOHN' TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Endorsed, concurre3 wil,h, which was ordered to lie on the table. 
 Received from the senate the bUl to ascjertain the mimberfif judges, &c. 
 endorsed, "Read the first time and passed ;" which was, on' motion, with- 
 drajvn for amendment. . ; 
 
 Mr. Johnston n^ved for leav% to withdraw, for amendment, the bill es- 
 tabli^ing a treasury department. ^ * • ' , ^ * 
 
 Adjourned until 4 o'clock, f. ni>. 
 
 Met according to adjotirnment. 
 
 Mi-.' Clack moved for leave and presented, a bill, to prevent excessive 
 gaming which was read the first time, passed and sent to the sena|e. 
 
 Mr.jjtihea moVed for leave to withdraw for am^hdhient, a bill providing 
 for the election of representatives, to represent this state in tbe Congress 
 of the United' States.' ' -, ,; : * . ■ - 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved for leave to withdraw the bill to amend the tax law, 
 passed in the year 1795. •■ '' ■ -'^ 
 
 OrSet«d, that he have leave accordingly, 
 ' A bill directing the mode of the-quajlificatjon of the secretary of state 
 into e)ffic6",.wa'S read the second time, amended, passed, and sent .to the 
 senate. ' ■;• • 
 
 A'djoumied tilt to-morrow 9 o'clock, a^ m. 
 
 TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1796- 
 
 MET according .to .adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and prese.nted a bill djjrecting , the mode of 
 electing members, of the general assembly; \rhich was read the ^rstttme, 
 passed, and sent to tbe-sen^te, , 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills : . 
 
 A bill to divide the cptinty of Tennessee intp two djstinc^ counties, and 
 
 A billto divide the county of W'^shiugtpn iqto two distinct counties; 
 each eiidorsed, read t|j|^ second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read the third and last time ; whi<;fa being 
 read, were amended, passed, and' returned.- 
 
 Mr. Rhea, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, th& bill directing 
 the mode of electing representatives to represent this' state iq the odngress 
 of the United States, presented the same with the amendments^ which 
 was read'the secolid time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the' senate the following bills : 
 
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 A bill directing the mode of the qualification of .the sicretary of state 
 into ofBce, and 
 
 A bill to prevent the wilful ^nd malicious killing any black person., or 
 person of mixed blood, he or ^be being u slave, ' each endorsed, ' Read the 
 second time and passed. ' The former of, whicli was ordered to lie on the 
 table, and the, latter was on motion of Mr. Fort, withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Mr. Tipton reported as follows : 
 
 The committee of claipis to ■whom the claim of James White was re- 
 ferred, against the state, for twenty two dollars and one tbRrd, for appre- 
 hending and bringing to Enozville Love Snowden, report, that the same is 
 reasonable and ought to be allowed. JOHN TIPTOlJ.Chr. 
 
 Endorsed, ' concurred with. ' 
 
 Received from the senate the follov?ing Ijills : - 
 
 A bill to suppress excessive gaming. ' ' . • 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, entitled, 'An act for the relief of such persons as 
 have been disabled by wounds, or rendered incapable of procuring for , 
 themselves and families subsistence in the militia service of this Territo- 
 ry, and providing for the widows and, orphans of such as have died. ' . 
 
 A bill to amend an act for the promotion of learning in the county of 
 Davidson, and ' .. ' , 
 
 A bill concerning oaths, &c. severally endorsed, ' Read the fir^pttime 
 and passed. ' 
 
 Mr. Tipton, from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported 
 as follows : , , - 
 
 The committee of^propo^tions and grievances having taken under their 
 consideration, the petition of the. inhabitants of that.{>art of Little'^iver, 
 known by the name of Tuekalechee, report, that the same i^ reasonable 
 and ought to be granted. ' JOHN TJPTON, Chr. , 
 
 Endorsed, ' concurred with..' 
 
 The foregoing report being read- and concurred with. Mi;.' Black then 
 moved for leave and presented a bill to ascertain the lines between Blount.- 
 and Sevier counties, which was iiead the' first time, passed, and sent to the 
 senate. 
 
 Mr. Weakley presented a petitiod from sundry .inhabitants of Davidson 
 county, pi;{iying a division thereof, which was read and referred on the part 
 of this house to the committee of propositio'ns and grievances. 
 
 Mr. Gass moved for leave, and pteaetAei a bill to' preclude persons of a 
 certain description from beitrg admitted as witnesses in ady civil or crimi- 
 nal case in any court within t^is state, which was read the first time.pass- 
 ed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Henderson presented a petition from 'sundry citizens of Hatvkins, 
 Kriox, and, JefTerson counties, which was read and referred to the commit- 
 tee of propositions and grievan<:es. • * 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, fM. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr, Johnston, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill estjib- 
 lishing a' treasury department, returned the same with its amendmptits, 
 which was read the second time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the Eena,te the Mowing bills : 
 
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 Abill>directfng the mode of electing merobera of tfie general assembly. 
 
 A bill to ascertain the Unes between Blpant and Sevier counties, and 
 
 A bill to preclude persons of a certain description from beiiig iid'mitted 
 as witnesses, &o. 
 
 Each endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed. ' 
 
 Also, a bill providing foi; the election of representatives, to represent 
 this state in tbe congress of the United States. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time and passed. ' 
 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Houston presented a petitioijl from sundry citizens south of French 
 Broad ; which was read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances* 
 
 A bill directing tbe mode of the' qualification of the secretary of state 
 into'ofSce, was fead the third time, passed and s^nt to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Fort who had lestve to withdraw fdr i^mendment, ,' A (bill tp ascer- 
 tain the number of judges, ■' dip. delivered' it in at the clerk's table', with 
 the amendments ; whereupon this bill was read the second time, amehded, 
 passed, and sent to the senate. . . 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill establishing a treasury department ; en- 
 dorsed, 'B.ead the setiond time^and passed ; ' which Was ordered to lie on 
 the table until to morrow. 
 
 A message from the Senate-: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and GentUmen of ihe House of Representatives, 
 
 We propose that a committee be appointed to examine engrossed bilk, 
 and have, for that purpose;named'Mr. M'Min, to apt with such gentlenjen 
 ds'you may appoint pa yourpart. 
 The foregoing message being read, was concurre^l withi 
 Mr. Fort who had leave to withdraw for aniendbentr ' A bill to prevent 
 the wilful and, mahcipuff killing of any blank person, or person of mixed 
 blood, he or she being a slave, ' returned the bill; and proposed'the follow- 
 ing, amendment, to follow immediately-after, the la^t seeti-en : 'And be it 
 enacted, ithat an indictment, or indictments, brought against any person ,or 
 persons, for killing a slave as aforesaid, /appearing to be, frivolous or ma- 
 . licie,usi the prosecutor shall pay all coaj:^ accruing on sucht indictment, 
 and a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, which shall be- disposed of as other 
 fines in this state, ' which was received. 
 Mr. Lewis. then offered the'foUowittg in lieui thereof: 
 ' And be it enacted, ' That if on the trial of any indictment brought on 
 this act, the pame sliall appesr to be -frivolous or malicipus,,the prosecutor, 
 in that case, shall pay all Qosts^tbereof ; and shall,, moreover, be liable to 
 aii action on tbe case, at the suit of the party aggrieved, who shall, i'ecov- 
 er damages, to bie. assessed by the verdict of a jury ;, which Was carried in 
 the negative : Whereupon Mr. Lewis called for the yeas and nays, and 
 was seconded by Mr. Cocke, which stood as tullpws : 
 
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 • Against the amendment, 
 
 Messrs. Black, \ 
 
 Messrs, Houston, , 
 
 Blair, - 
 
 Johnston, 
 
 Cantrell, 
 
 Newel, 
 
 Conway, 
 
 Outlaw, 
 
 Crawford, 
 
 Peck, 
 
 GasB, 
 
 Weakley, 
 
 •Fort, ' 
 
 
 In favour of the amendment. 
 
 Messrs. Clack, 
 
 Messrs. Looney, 
 
 Cocke, 
 
 Menefee, 
 
 Henderson, 
 
 ; . Moiitgoiiiery, 
 
 Lewis',, 
 
 Rhe». 
 
 The bill was then, ordered to lie on the table till to-morrow for further 
 cdnsideratipn. 
 
 Mr. Weakley moved for leave, a.nd introduced a bill to appropriate cer- 
 tain monies, &c. which was read the first time,- passed, and seat to tiie 
 senate. • ' ,' ■ 
 
 Mr. Outlaw presented a petition from sundry citj^ns of leffer^on coun- 
 ty, praying a divisionHhereof, which was read and refierfed to the commits 
 tee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 .Adjourned till 3 o'clock, p.m. 
 '■' -f- 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message he sent to the senste ; 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with- yon in appointing a committee to examine engrossed 
 bills, and name on our part Mr. Cocke >and Mr. Conway. 
 
 The bill to amend an act, entitled, ' An act for the promotion of Jearning 
 in the county of Davidson''— also, th? bill concerning oaths, &c. were 
 each read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr.Cocke moved for leave to withdraw for amendment, a bill to sup- 
 prefes excessive gaming. < 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, enlitJed, 'An act for the relief of such pejrsons 
 as have been disabled by wounds, ' -&g. was read the secoHd time, passed,^ 
 and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill to amend an act, entitled, ' An apt for 
 establishing a' militia in the state of North' Carolina,' which said act is 
 now in force in this state. ' ' ■ 
 
 Ordered, that this bili be read^ which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returnfed. ' ' j 
 
 The bill to ascertain the lines between Blount and Sevier counties, was, 
 on motion of Mr. Newel, ordered to lie on the table until Saturday. 
 
 A bill providing for the election of representatives to represent this state 
 ill the congress of the United States, was Tead the third time„aniended, 
 passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received ffom the senate the following bills : 
 
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 ' A. bill cc^ceroing oaths, &c. endorsed, 'read the second time, ^rnej^ded 
 
 A bill to repeal an act, entitled, 'an act for the rehef of such persons aa 
 ha^e been disal^Ied by wounds, or rendered incapable of procuring for 
 themselves and 'families snbsistance, in the militia service of this Territo- 
 ry, Hnd providing for the widows and orphans gf such as have died,' en- 
 dorsedj ' Read the secopd time and parsed/ 
 
 A. hill {or,tl^e appropriation of cer^aJn monigs th^ein mentiqned, !^d 
 for other purpcfses-: 
 
 And a i;il) to appropriate certain monies, each endorsed ' read the first 
 time and passed^' 
 
 Mr. Fort moyed' for, le.^V;^ to withdraw, for amendtnent, th^ b^l- directing 
 the mode of electing membe% of the general assembly. 
 
 ■The bill to preclude persons of a certain description from being admit- 
 te'd as witnes^s, in ahy civi,l or crJUsibal case in any court vrithiii this 
 state, was ordered to lie on the, table till tor;rnorrow,. 
 
 A message from the senate : . , , 
 
 Mr. ^edcer and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate t^ave h^d before iheui, the bill, 'Declaring t^he mode of elect- 
 ing representatives to represent this state in Cdngre^s,' and cannot agree 
 to the amendmeiit by you made id the eecpnd section Cf said bill ; b^t fidr 
 here to their amendment, to wit: 'The first Thursday of August,' and 
 ' the Bifcceeding day,' they are willing to add; If you agree to this . 
 amendment', yoti; will please send two of your memhers, to see the altera-, 
 tions made. Further, as il^ respect^ the secdnd election, the senate pro« 
 P9Se;that said clause be amended, by adding after th« word ' Aiigust,' the 
 words, ' ahd the succeeding day."* 
 
 Ordered!, that the foregoing message lie on the table until to-morrow. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock a. m. • ' 
 
 THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1796. 
 
 Mjet according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 ^Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We agree to the amendments by yoii proposed, to the. bill directing the 
 mdder of electing represejhtatives to represent thie state in congress, and 
 Messrs. Cocke and Looney will' attend and see the alteration^ made. 
 
 A bill to appropriate certain monies, was read the second time, passed, 
 and sent to the senate. - ' ' 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a' bill for the amendment of 
 the law, .which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Gass moved for jeave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to pre- 
 clude persons of a certain description from being admitted as witnesses in 
 any civij or criminal case, in any court in thjs state. 
 
 A bill for the appropriation of certain monies therein mentioned, and for 
 other purposes, was read the first time, passed, ^nd sent to the senate, 
 
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 A bill to*fepeal an act, entitled, 'An act for the'rflief of sueb persons 
 as have been disabled by vvqljnds, &c. was read the third time, passed," and 
 sent to the senate. . %' ' . ' r 
 
 A bill concerning oaths, &'c.'was ordered to lie on the table until to- 
 morrow. 
 
 Mr. Cocke "moved, and was seconded by Mr. Lewis, that the followiog 
 words, ' And a fine of not exceeding fifty dollars, which shall be disposed 
 of as other fines in this state, ' be stmckout of^Mr. Fort's amendment to 
 the ' bill to prevent the wilful and malicious killidg of any black person, 
 or person of mixed blood, he or she being a slave, which Was objectedto ; 
 and the qaestion being put thereon, was carried in the affir-matiye. 
 
 Mr. Fort then moved for the whole amendment to be struck out, jwhich 
 was agreed' to< . 
 Mr. Fort moved for leave to withdraw the aforesaid bill for amendment. 
 Received from the .senate the following report : 
 Mr. Tipton reported Els follows^ 
 
 Your committee of propositions and grievances, to whom was referred 
 the petition of sundry inhabitants south of French Broad, who Uveover 
 the lin^'of experiment, are of opinion that the state cannot grant them any 
 relief. JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Endorsed, concurred with. 
 
 Thi^house taking . the foregoing report into consideration, concurred 
 therewith. 
 
 The bill establishing a treasury department, was read the third time, 
 aitiended, .passed and sent tp ttie senate. 
 
 Mr. Lewis prayed to be withdrawn from the committee of propositions 
 and grievaiices, whiiih was granted ; whereupon, on motion, ordered^ that 
 Mr. Canls-ell be added thereunto^ . , 
 
 Received from fhe senate the folIoWing bills :' 
 A bill for amendment of the law, 
 Endorsed, "Read the first time and passed." 
 
 A bill for the appropriation Of certia,in monies therein mentioned, and for 
 oth^r purposesi ' ' 
 
 Endorsed, " Read the second time amended and passed," 
 Mr, Outlaw, who had leave to withdraw for amendment "a bill to ascer- 
 tain what property in this state shall b^ taxed for the year 1797, and. for 
 colleeting the same," presetited the bill with its amendments, which was 
 received and ordered to lie on the table until to-morrow. 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill Ascertaining the number of judges, 
 &c. whichwas ordered to lieion the'table for the. third reading to-morrow. 
 Adjourned until 4 o'clpck^F, m: 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 Adjonrnec|,till to-morrow 9 o'clock, A, m. 
 
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 FRIDAY, APRIL 8,- 1796. 
 
 Met accordiug to adjournment. 
 
 Agreeably to the order of the day, the bill to ascertain the number of " 
 judges of the superior courts, &c. was read the third time, amended, pitss- 
 ed and sent tp' the senate. 
 
 Mr'. Fort moVed for leave to withdVaw for amendment, until Monday 
 next,, the bill tO; ascertain what property in this state shall be taxed {or,the 
 year 1797. ' ' " 
 
 The bill concerning oaths, &c, \(raa teid th0 .second time, amended, 
 passed and sent to thie Wenate. . 
 
 A bill for the appropriation of certain monies therein mentioned, and for 
 other pijirposes, was on motion with^tawn, for amendment. 
 
 Ordxre^, that the'fbUowin^. mpssaga be 'sent. to' the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose to proceed to'the appointment of tjiree judges pf the 
 superior courts of law and equity '; 'aiid also two treasurers, one for the 
 districts of Wa^shington <and Hamilton, and one for the district of Mero ; 
 and that botli houses conyene in the Representatives' chamber, to-morrow 
 at 11 o'clock,, for that purpose. We nominate as candidates fc^ judges, 
 Messrs. John M'Nairy, Joseph Anderson, David Campbell, Willie Blount, 
 Archibald Roan, Howell Tatom.and Eplirilm Dunlay ', and for treasurers, 
 Labdon Carter arid Nicholas Tate Perkins, for the districts of Washington 
 and Hamilton ; and Edrnund Gamble, William Bl&ck, Robert Searcy, and 
 William Cages sepior, for the district of Mero, and have appointed Messrs. 
 Fort and JjQwis to superintend thf i^alloting. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clpckj p. 91. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ' " 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and presented, "Abill to providie for the safe 
 keeping of the acts', records and papers of the State of Tennessee!, and for 
 other purposes, which was read the first time, passed and sent to the sen- 
 ate. . ■ • ■■ 
 
 Received from the senatii, the Report of the committee of propositions 
 and grievances,' upon the petition of the inhabitantsof Hawkins, Enox, 
 and Jefferson counties. , ' 
 
 Endorsed, " concurred , with." 
 
 Which Was read and concurred with by this house and returned. 
 
 Mr,' Le^'is moved f<)r*leave to withdraw for amendment, "A bill for the 
 amendment-ctf the law." 
 
 Mu Clack who had leaye to v?ithd,raw for amei^dment, the bil]. to sup- 
 press excessive gaming, returned the bill with its amendments. , 
 
 Whjch was read the second time, amended] passed and Sent to the 
 senate* ' 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill ascertaining a line between Knox, Jef- 
 ferson aofl, Sevier. , 
 
 Endorsed, '.' Read the. first time and pa,8Bed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was pi^ssed the first 
 time and returned. • 
 
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 Received from the senate the following address from William Bloant, 
 esquire. '. , 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, and 
 ' Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the HqViSe of Representatives, 
 
 The entire approbation of the people of my conduct in office by you tes- 
 tified, is the highest reward I codid receive, - '" ' ' 
 
 Accept, gentlemen,, my thanks for the prompt and warm manner in 
 which yott have been pleased't'o cdnvey it to me.- ' ' 
 
 Withyon,! hope, that the -peace which exists between the citizens of 
 the United Stages and the Indian tribes will lon^ conljlnue, as in peace 
 consists the happiness khd prosperity of both paTEies; aiid'Tthus impress- 
 ed, it shall be my duty, in whatever situation I m^y be placedj to use iriy 
 efforts to its preservation. ■ ' '' '" " ' 
 
 I feel as I ought, the unanimous call of my fellow-citizeDs, to, represent 
 them in the senate' of' the United States, an'd shall devote liiyself 'to the 
 promotion of thei^ interests, as far as is consistent with that of the whole 
 body politic, of which they are a part. 
 
 Aoceptj.gejf^Uem^n, my |»est wishes for your -individual happiness. 
 
 '^ ' (Signed) * Wm. BLOUNT, 
 
 A meSlage from the senate : ' ' 
 
 Mr. Speaket a^^enflemen,. 
 
 The senate upon reading for t^e third and last time, the ^bill to ascertain 
 the number of judges of the superi-ox courts of law and equity, and the 
 .fixing their. salaries,, have ame^ided it ii) the following manner : After the 
 • words, in thU state, in.the first gection of said bill, t^ey haVe added, • Any 
 one or more of whom, are hereby authoftsed and empowered- to*£old any 
 of the said courts — And it shall be the duty of each- and every of the said 
 judges to attend each and every term : And in case of failiire, so to attend 
 without sufficient cause for such failure be shewn,' it sheUl bi^ deemed a 
 W mis|eiii^(lor'in office, for\which he or they shall be liable to presentment, 
 indictment, .or impeachment ; but .judgment, in such, cases shall not ex- 
 tend further, than to. removal from office. ' If you agree to this alteration, 
 you , will pleape send two .df your meml)ers to see it m^e., * 
 
 Qrierid, That the following message be^e^i'to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We cannot concur with the amj^ndmenl by yon proposed to ^he bill as- 
 certaining the number of judges, &c. ■ • ' ■ , ■ ■ ' 
 
 keceived from the s'ena^t a iilie of papers respecting the claim of 
 Joseph M'Min against the state^. ' "' "' 
 
 iBndorsed, " kead'and* referred to t^,e committee of claiins," which were 
 rgad,_referred,|n'lilie manner and returned; ' w« •»■ 
 
 ' Mr; Henderson moved for leave and introduced, " A bill to .divide Ha w- 
 Isi^s and Knox counties, and .form a distinct county ; which was read the 
 first time, passed'and sent to tfife senate. '" 
 
 Mr. Menefee- moved for leave, anC introduced, " A Wll prescribing the 
 mode of, electing th^.jnilitary officers of this state ;" 'which was read the 
 first dime, passed and sent to the senate. * ' " 
 
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 ■jt' . • " " , ■ > ' ;. ,». ^ > ?' 
 
 . Mr. Montgomery was, on motion, added, to the committee of propositions 
 and grievances. ' ' 
 
 A messa'ge from the senate : \ . >,; 
 
 Mr. Speaker arid Gentletrien, 
 
 The sena^te propose to meet your house in cpnferen ce, to-morrow morn- 
 ing at 9 ^p'cIoqIs, in the representatives' cha^nber, to talteintp consideration 
 the bill to ascertain the number of judges, &C' and if possible to adjust thfr 
 difference. ■:•' i<i ** 
 
 Ordered, that the following messages be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker iind Gentlemen, ^„ 
 
 We concur with yoli in the confe'rence by you proposed, to-morrow at 
 9 o'clock. ' V 
 
 Mr. Specter and Genilghien of flie Senate, i- 
 
 We have added Mr. Montgomei^ to the cpmmittere of propositions and 
 grievances. 
 Ailjoiirned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. 'in. 
 
 ' ; SATURDAY,, APRIL 9, 1796. , 
 
 . '■■ 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A bill to ascei^tain the lines between Blount and Sevier counties, was 
 passed the second time and sent to the senate. 
 'ISidjourned till 1 1 o'clock, A. it, ' 
 
 JVIet according to adjournment. , , 
 
 Mr. £la.ir p^e^ented a petition from sundry citizens of Jonesborongh ; 
 which was read atid' referred to' the committee of proposUions i.hd griev- 
 ances.. ,_ _. ../„',., ... . y ♦ 
 
 Received from the Senate the following bilk : I , 
 
 A bill prescribing the mode of electlng^he military officers of this s'l^te, 
 A,<bill;to divide Hawkins and Kno^c counties, and form a district county, 
 
 and . .' ' ' V . 
 
 A-bill to' provide for the safe Keeping of the acts, records, aivd papers of 
 
 the. State of Tennessee, and fQE other purposes, < 
 Each endorsedj "read (he first time and passed," ' « 
 Which were severally withdrawp, for amendment. 
 Received'from the senate the following i'ep'brt of the committee of claims, 
 Endorsed, " concurred with;" ~ '.^^. 
 
 Yqur comntittee to wfiom was referred the claim of Joseph IVI'Miri, are 
 
 of opinion, he otight'to be allon^ed Wo hundred dollars, .}|ii?'his services as 
 
 an express to PhiEdelphia and liack to this place, and no moi^e. * . 
 - „ ■ " , . JOHN Tip^ON, Ch. 
 
 The foxegoiiig report being' readeivasiponcurred withv*' 
 ,, Received frotathe/sepate, a petition from sundry citizens of Jefferson 
 counfy ; endorsed, " referred to the consmittee of propositions and griev- 
 arfces ; which was read, referred in like manner and^returned. 
 
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 Me^ei^ges from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Cfendem^, 
 ! The senate have agreeH to amend the bill, ' ascertaining the number of 
 ju^B of 'the superior courts, ' &c. by strikini; out from the first section 
 of said bill, all the words after the word shewn, which, are, ' For which he 
 or they shall be liable to presentmeiit, indictment, or impeachment; but 
 jjidgment, in snchcase, shalt^jnot extend farther than to removal froih of- 
 ■fice.'' „"-'.■•■■ ■■" ^ •,,-■''■ 
 
 , . The^enate b^ve amended saif bill, by inserting the' following' section : 
 
 ' And belt enactsd, That the clerk of .each of the said courts shall, each 
 day of any- term of any of tHe said cou^s, enter on the miniates of e'a,id 
 f eoufts, lespectively , the n&me or |iames of the judge or judges, who shall 
 
 be present at the meeting thereof: And on failtire, it shall be deemed a 
 misdemeanprin office, and. ' The above a,mendment is intended to be the 
 first par^of the section, pointing out thie duty ot the clerks, of the supe- 
 rior courts, in granting certificates of Attendance to the judges. If you 
 agree to the amendments, as now proposed yon will please send two Of 
 ■ ii^ your members to see tihem made. "'t^'' ' 
 
 Mr. .%eaW and Gentlemen, 
 
 *■ "f he senate have added Messrs. Clack and White to the committee of 
 propositions a;id grievance^, -t "■,, 
 
 Ordered, That the following messatge be sent to the seqate : 
 
 #*'j* Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ' ' 
 
 We concur with yoUr last lamendments to the bill, asdertainin^the 
 • nnmberof judged, &c. and name Messlrs. Cahtiell and, Rhea, to see the 
 >*• ^' afterations made. 
 
 Received from the senate, a petition of ,suif3ry'inhabittots of Knox 
 . county ; endorsed "read and referred to the committee of propositions &nd 
 grievances ;" which was read and -referrecl in like manner and returned. 
 
 Mr. Houston mbved to lie withdrawn from the committee of finance, 
 which was granted ; and on nlotion, Mr., Cocke was added thereunto. 
 A' message from the Sedate : 
 
 i(,Jj|r. Speakefarid GenMemen, * • 
 
 The senate agree to your message of yesterday, for appointm^ hhree 
 
 judges-of the superior courts of law and equity, and for two treasurers, 
 
 > except as^oFthe time of meeting, which we propose to be at 3 o'clock this 
 
 afternoon, and Jiave>appointed Messrs. Lewis, itnd Frazier to superintend 
 
 the balloting. ■ 
 
 Mr. Port, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the'bill to pre- 
 
 ven|>-the wilful and malicious killing o^ any black person, 4^c.tretumedthe 
 
 bill, to -which he proposed the follow|lig amendatory section, ^, 
 
 Ahdie it enlipte4, '* That if any persons, shall frivolously or maliciously 
 
 / prpsecute persdns, who shall, upon trial, be apquitted'of the crime alledggd, 
 
 the prosecutor in that case shall pay all costs, and sha'|jl|'be liable to an 
 
 laction on >th^ case for damages ; and if such prosecutor shall not have 
 
 property sufficient to discha.rg0i all costs, jie shall he 'imprisoned twenty 
 
 ^.days, and then- sold out by the sheriff, to the Mghest bidder, to discharge 
 
 ■ the same."' ,,^ ^ „ , - * ,,, • 
 
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 Mr. Rhea then, moved iat all'ihe anbsequent part df the 6ki;se, from the 
 word " damages" to be struck obti which caTrie4f " , 
 
 The bouse adjourned until $ o'clock, F. nc. 
 
 ' MET according to adjournment. .. 
 
 ^ Both houses havingtcenvenec)^ in the'^representailifes' chamber, John M'- 
 Nairy, Willie Blount, and Archibald Koane, esquires, were duly aiid coni 
 stitutioBaily elected judgea'Df the snjpierio^ courts of law and equity. ^ And 
 in like manner Latidon Carter was elected treasurer for' the di^trict^'pf 
 Washington and Hamilton, and William Black for the district of Mero. 
 
 Ordered, that Mn Houston have leave to absent himself Jrom the sendee 
 of this house until, Wednesday next. *^''- f ■ ■' j>^ . 
 
 AdjSurued till Mdnday l2 o'clock, a. Ui , * i 
 
 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1796. 
 
 THE house met ;^l)9rding to adjournment. 
 A message from the governor : 
 
 Mr. Spedker,ani Qenthmen of the General Assembly, > < 
 
 Permit me to, remark to yowr'foiorable body, that our.senatorS are about 
 to proceed to the federal legislature, it Inay not be iifexpedisnt to remind 
 them of the necestsity of taking under i(sonsideratio'n,. flie embarrassed sit- 
 uation claimants of land are tinder, to those lying south of the line con- 
 cludeiion in the {treaty of Holston, and now within thelndian boiihdary. , 
 
 In my humble opinion, it is a matter of great publip importance,ji.and, 
 particularly interesting to the state and to individuals, to either have the 
 Indian claims extiAgaished, or the adveihurers : compensated for those 
 -lands. ' ' '^'■'- ' '<•-,,', / ' '*' ' 
 
 I have no doubf but you w^l take' tlie premises under due deliberation, 
 and give your senators such instructions 'as yoq, iq- your wisdom, may 
 deem necessary and advisalile. 
 
 (Signed^,? •- JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Jlfr. Speaker OTid Crentlemeri), * 
 
 We herewith seiid you a communication we r^elved th||' day from the 
 governofl", which we have referred to a^ select committee, ana have named 
 foi that purpose, Messrs. Rliea, Outlaw^Johnston,, afnd Lewis. 
 A itaebsage from the Senate : *'-\ 
 
 Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen, j^ '' ** f^ 
 
 /The senate) propose that, a transcript , frqm the jdjiirnals of the general^ 
 
 assembly respecUng the election of. iihe judges of the ^'uperior courts oi 
 
 ^ law and eqaMy^; be presented to the gov^tnor for his iafornn|atipf ^^^In '.oi'dfer 
 
 that he may proceed to commission tbe'^gefttlemen elected, andname T^t. 
 
 Rutledge on the part of this house, to wait ot the governor with the same. 
 
 The senate also propose, fhat a joint pommiftee^ wait on the! gentlemen 
 
 . elected judges, and preseint them witjt a traiiscript from the ij^urnaisiiign- 
 
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 ed by the speakers, riSBpecting their flection ; and hams on our part-Sfr. 
 Tipton. , r? 
 
 Ordered, that the following message l)e sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr.', Speaker and Gentlemen, ,. , ^ 
 
 We concur with your messagg, proposing that a. transcript from tSe 
 journals respecting the election of the judges shoul,d he pTesented,'to the 
 governoR and name on the part of this ^house, Messrs. Jjewis and Cocke, 
 
 for tliat purpose. We also name Messrs. Johqstop and Port, "to act 
 
 with tl^e .gentlemen by you proposed to wait on the gentlemen elected jud- 
 ges. '*'■'■.■' ,: 
 
 A message from the Senate: . ' 
 
 Mr. Sjpeaker and Gentlemen, ' , ', 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution In favor of Joseph M'Minn and 
 James White, with which we request your concurrence. 
 * Ordered, that the following messsige be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr., ^eaker and d^entlemen, 4 
 
 This bou^e cannot concur with your message respecting the mode of 
 allowing payment to Joseph M'Min and James White. * 
 
 Received from the seliate, a bill to appropriate tiertain monies, endorsed 
 '' read theisecond time atad passed," whidi was read the thifd time, amend- 
 ed, passed and returned. 
 
 iMr.'Rbea, who had leave to withdraw for amendment " A bill for the 
 pafe keeping of thta acts, records and papers of the state of Tenntssite," 
 returned the bill, 'which' was read the secoiid time, Amended', passed and 
 sent to the senate. 
 
 Reedved from the senate sundry "petitions from Jefferson oounfy, en- 
 - dorsed "read and refierred to the committee of propositions und grievances," 
 Vhich were read, referred in like manner and returned. ' , 
 
 A message'from the Serial? ': 
 
 jfc-. Speaker and Gentlemfin, ' ^ . 
 
 The senate concur with you in referring the communication of his ex- 
 eelletlCy'the governor, of this day to a select committee, and name Messrs. 
 M'Minn, Lewis, Tipton an!J^*Rutledgi;, on our 'part. 
 
 Adjourned until 4 o'clock, "T.M. 
 
 s v" ■ 
 
 k ' , > ' <}'•■■'" ' ■ • 
 
 Met acC(^3i»ig to adjournment. »* ' 
 
 Kedeiyed from the senate, a. bill to amend van .ac| for the^romoti^ of 
 learning in the county of Davidson, endorsed "read the second, time, 
 amended and passed." ■■ ' ** " 
 
 Ordered, that Mr,, Cra'^ford have leave of 'absence ijntil Thui'sday tfext. 
 Recejyeil' from the senate, a bill directing the mode of--»qi)falifying petit 
 jijrors and conBtablSs, ettdorsed " Read tl5e tWrd time, amended and pass- 
 ed." A bill to ascertain the lines between BloDdt and Sevier eouttties, 
 endorsed " read the'second time'attd passed," • - • 
 
 Orfered, that this*bin be Tead, Avhich being read,-*was passed ^he third 
 time and returned. ■ . , , , * ,>^ ' '■ .■'.->■. 
 
 Mr. Jtihtiston movetfor leave ind presehted a .bill for estiblishing a 
 
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 town in Robertson county, which was read the. first time, passed, and sent 
 to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Lewis presented a remonstrance from Andrew Jacicson, which was 
 read and referred to the committee of claims. 
 
 Also a petition from sundry citizens of Nashville, which was read and 
 referred to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Wealsley, seconded by Mr. Newell, 
 
 Resohed, that no bills either of a 'pablip or a private nature be received 
 after Saturday next. 
 
 Ordered,' that the following message be sent to the senate : -* 
 
 Mr. Speaker' and>^entlemen, . 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution entered into by this house, with 
 which your concurrence is requested. 
 
 Mr. Cantrell, vi^ho had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill for the 
 appropriation of certain monies therein mentioned, and for other purposes; 
 returned the bill with its amendments, was received, and ordered to lie on 
 the table until to-morrovv. 
 
 Mr. Fort, who had leave to withdraw Tor amendment the bill directing 
 the mode of electing member; of the general assembly, returned the billi 
 which with its a^^endments was received, and ordered to be read. 
 
 Mr. Johnston rapved, that the word "defendant," in the last line of the 
 seventh section be struck out, and the word "plaintiff" inserte^. This 
 being objected to, the question was put, and it was carried ; to which Mr. 
 Rhea, in behalf of himself and others, entered the lollolving protest, ' 
 
 " On this question a discent is entered, because it obliges the plaintiff 
 to prove a negative." * 
 
 John Rhea, Seth Lewis. 
 
 John Cocke, .^ 
 
 Mr. Rhea thenprc^osed the following* amendment to be added to the 
 fourth section ; "• . 
 
 " And if any person shall swear falsely in this case, on conviction there- 
 of, he shall ^fferthe pains sfnd pftialtres of wilful and corrupt perjury," 
 which was received. 
 
 ' The bill was then read the second time,. amended^- passed and, sent to 
 the senate. 
 
 Mr. Johnston, who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill pre- 
 scribing the mode of electing military oncers, returned the bill, which 
 was received, and ordered to lie on the table until to morrow. . . 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock, a. m. ' I 
 
 TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1796- 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Newel presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Seyier,cnunty, 
 which was read and referred to the committee of propositions and' griev- 
 ances. 
 
 Mr. Johnson from the select committee, reported as follows : ^j - 
 
 Your committee to whom the communication from the governor, relatfve 
 to the lands south of the line of the ti'eaty of Holston, claimed by grantees 
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under North Carolina, was referred, do recommend the following resolu- 
 tion : ' 
 
 Re:$olved, that it be an instruction to the senators and representatives of 
 this state, in the Congress of the United States, to state to that body, th^t 
 it is essential to the preservation of peace, between the Indian tribes and 
 the United States, that measures be, by them, taken to relieve and quiet 
 the grantees of lands under the state of North Carolina, the possession of 
 which is giaranteed to the Indians by treaty, which claim we wish ex- 
 tinguished, and the claimants put in peaceable possession of their lands. 
 
 THOMAS 'JOHNSON, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing report being read, was concurred with. 
 A bill to amend an act for the promotion of learning in tlie county of 
 Davidson, was read the second time, amended, passed and sent to the senate. 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a.m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment, < 
 
 Mr. Newel moved for leave and introduced "A bill to encourage the 
 killing of wolves," 
 
 Which was read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Montgomery presented a bill appointing conlmissioners. and trustees, 
 the former to fix on a place in the county of Sumner, and the latter to pur- 
 chase it, to erect a court-house, prison and stocks, and establish a town 
 therein. 
 
 Which was read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Gass, .who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill to pre- 
 clude persons of a certain description from being admitted as witnesses, 
 iSz.c. returned the bill with its amendments, which was received and or- 
 dered to lie on the table. * ' •; 
 
 Received from the senate : ' ; 
 
 A bill to amend an act for the promotion of learning in Davidson county. 
 
 Endorsed " Read the third time, amended and passed." ^ ' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which , being "read, was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Mr. Johnson presented a remonstrance from David Smith, which was 
 res^d and referred to the committee of claims. ^ 
 
 Received from the senatie.: 
 
 A bill making compensation for the members, clerks Jtnd door-keepers 
 of the general assembly, and for defrajring othei necessary contingencies. 
 
 Endorsed, "Read .the first time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Mr.Rhea movedfor leave, and introduced a bill for amendment of the 
 law respecting public roads and ferries, ' 
 
 Which was reao the first time, passed and sent to the sedate. 
 
 ' Received from the senate, 
 
 A bill to amend an act now in force in this state, 
 
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 Endorsed " Read the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Which was on motion of Mr. Fort withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Mr. Johnson moved for leave to introduce a bill establishing a town by 
 the name of Palmyra, , ■ 
 
 Which was read the first time,'passed and sent, to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, , 
 
 A bill for establishing a town in Robertson county. 
 
 Endorsed *' Read the first time and passed;" 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave, and presented a bill for the relief of such 
 persons as have or may suffer by the loss of the records bf the court of 
 equity, for the district of Mero, '. 
 
 Which was read the! first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate the following reports, 
 
 Each endorsed, " Concurred with." 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred a petition from the inhabitants 
 of Davidson county, are of opinion, that the same be laid over until the 
 next general assembly. » JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Charles Robert- 
 son, esq. of the town of Jonesborough, having taken the same under their 
 consideration, report that the same ought not to be allowed, for, reason of 
 but one signer to said petition. JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to wh(^m was referred several petitions from the inhab- 
 itants of Jefferson counl^, upon several subjects, are of opinion, that all 
 pelitions'^'om the inhabitants of said county be laid over until the next 
 general assembly, only such as respect the division of said county, 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing reports being- reid, the^ two former were Concurred with 
 •by this house, and'the latter rejected : Whereupon, 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Spedk^'and Gentlemen, " * ^ 
 
 W^ cannot concur with your message respecting the report of the com- 
 mittee of propositions and grievance, upon the petitions from the citizens 
 ■of Jefferson county. " ' ■'^, 
 
 A bill for amendm^t of the Jaw was read the second time, amended, 
 passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, 
 
 A petition from sundry citizens of Knox county, ^ 
 
 Endorsed, " Rfcad and referred to the committee of propositiojis and 
 grievances," which was readf j^fierred in like manner afld returned. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills^;,- 
 
 A bill for the relief of such persons as have or may suffer, by the loss of 
 the records of the court of equity for the district of Mero. 
 
 A bill to encourage the killing of vsfolyes, 
 
 A bill ap^oijiting commissioiiers and trustees, &c. 
 
 A bill estabfishing a tdwn by the name of Paln^ra. 
 
 And a bill for the amendment of the law respecting public roads and fer- 
 ries.**- ' ' ' , , 
 
 Severally endorsed, " Reacl the first time and passed." 
 
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 Mr. Fort, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to ascer- 
 tain what property in this state shall be taxed for the year 1797, returned 
 the bill, which was, on motion, referred to a special committee composed 
 of Messrs. Rhea, Lewis and Outlaw. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, * 
 
 This house have referred, the bill ascertaining what property in this 
 state shall be taxed for the year 1797, to a special committee composed on 
 our part of Messrs. Rhea, Lewie and Outlaw, to act jointly with such of 
 your body as you may name for that purpose. 
 
 Mr. Johnson who had leave to withdraw for amendment the " bill pre- 
 scribing the mode of electing the military officers of this state," returned 
 the bill, which, with its amendments was received, read the second time, 
 passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Adjourned till 4 o'clock, f, m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The bill for establishing a town in Robertson county, by the name of 
 Springfield, 
 Was read the second time, amended, passed and sent to the senate. 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The seiiate concur with yon in referring " the bill ascertaining what 
 property in this state shall be taxed for the year 1797," and name on our 
 part Messrs. Doherty, White and Rutledge. 
 
 A bill concerning oaths, &c. was read, and on motion of Mr^ Fort, was 
 laid over until the next general asBembly. 
 
 Ordered, That the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We have added Messrs. Weakley, Conway and Johnson, to the com- 
 mittee to whom is referred the bill ascertaining what property in this slate 
 shall be taxed for the year 1797. 
 
 Mr. Newel moved for leave to withdraw for amendment " A bill ascer- 
 ^j, taining a line between Knox, JefiTerson and Sevier. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock A. m. 
 
 ., THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A bill establishing a town by the name of Palmyra, was read the second 
 time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 A bill appointing ccimmissioners and trustees, &c. was i;fad the second 
 time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill to encourage the killing of wolves, was read the second time, 
 amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate. 
 
 The knemorial of James Conner, 
 
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 Endorse4, ' Read and referred to the committee of propositions and 
 grievances,' which was read, referred in like manner and returned. 
 Mr. lilontgomery presented the petitjign of Joshua Hadley, 
 
 Which being read,* waa referred fib the committee of propositions and, 
 grtevanees. 
 Received from the senate. 
 
 The following reports of the committee of propositions and grievances, 
 Each endorsed, ' concurred with.' 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred sundry petitions from the inhab- 
 itants of Jefferson county are of opinion, that, all petitions relative to siad 
 county be laid over until the next general Assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petitions from the inhabitants 
 of Sevier county, are of opinion, that the petitions relative.to said county 
 be laid over until the next general assembly. JOHN TIPTON, Ch, 
 
 The foregoing reports being read, the former was concurred with, and 
 the latter rejected ; whereupon. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house of representatives cannot concur with the report of the com- 
 mittee of propositions and grievances, upon the petitions from Sevier 
 county. 
 
 Mr. Newel moved for leave and introduced, a bill to appoint commission- 
 ers to fix on a place to erect a court-house, prison and stocks, in Sevier 
 county. 
 
 Which was read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved for leave to withdraw for amendment, a bill respecting 
 public roads and ferries. 
 
 Received from the senate, 
 
 A bill prescribing the mode of electing the military officers of this state, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be readj which, being read, was ajETiended, passed 
 the third time and sent to the senate. 
 
 Also, a bill establishing a town in Robertson county, ^ i^- 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time and passed.' 
 
 Which was read the third time, amended, passed and returned. ,^ 
 
 Likewise the following bills : 
 
 A bill establishing a town by the name of Palmyra, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time and passed,' 
 
 A bill allowing writs of error in certain cases and for other purposes. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time amended and passed. 
 
 Adjourned tilt^ o'clock, f. u. ■ 'ii- 
 
 Met according to adjournment. '' ' 
 
 The bill to preclude persons of a certain description from being admitted 
 as witnesses', &c. was then taken upi to which Mr. Gass proposed the fol- 
 lowing amendment: 
 
 A bill ' Imposing a fine on persons who' pnbljcly deny the being c^f a 
 God^ ittid a future state of rewards and punishments, who publicly denies 
 the divine authority of the Old and New Testaments.' 
 
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 ' Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Tennessee, that 
 from and after the passing of this act, if any person in this state shalt 
 publicly deny the being of a God, and a future state of rewards and pun- 
 ishments, or shall publicly deny the divine authority of the Old and New 
 Testaments, on being convicted thereof, by the testimony of two witnesses, 
 shall forfeit and pay the sum of , 
 
 dollars for every such offence, to be applied to the use of the county in 
 which the ofTence shall have been committed ; to be recovered as an action 
 of debt before any jurisdiction having cognizance thereof.' 
 
 The foregoing amendment being received, the question was taken on 
 the passage of the amended bill which was carried : 
 
 Whereupon the yeas and nays were called upon by Mr. Johnston and 
 Mr^ Gass, which stood as follows : 
 
 For the passage of the bill. 
 
 Yeas. Messrs. Blair, Black, Conway, Clack, Crawford, Gass, Houston, 
 Johnson, Looney, Montgomery, Newel, Outlaw, Peck, and Weakley — 14. 
 
 Nays. — Messrs. Cantrell, Cocke, Fort, Henderson, Lewis, Menefee, 
 Rhea.— 7. '- 
 
 Mr. Lewis entered the following protest : 
 
 To this questiqn we enter our dissent, as we conceive the law to be an 
 inferior species of persecution, which is always a violation of the law of 
 nature ; and also, that it is a violation of our constitution. 
 
 Messrs. Seth^ewis, .Tohn Cocke, William Fort, John Rhea, Stephen 
 Citntrel, John Menefee, and Thomas Henderson. ' 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the Senate the following bills : 
 
 A bill to provide for the safe keeping of the acts and records of the 
 state. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 A bill appointing commissioners to fix on a place to erect a court house, 
 prison and stocks^ in Sevier county, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed.' 
 
 Also, a bill for changing the place of holding courts in Jefferson county, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first time and piissed,' 
 
 Orc^erei, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the. first 
 time and returned.' ^j' 
 
 Mr. Weakley moved fqr leave and introduced a, bill to regulate the sev- 
 eral officers fees therein, mentioned. 
 
 Whjch was read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate. 
 
 The bill establishing a town in Sumner county, 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 ^he bill was then read for the third time, amended, passed, and returned. 
 
 Mr. Lewis presented the petition''of Daniel Rowan, which was read and 
 referred to the committee of propositions and grievances. 
 
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 Mr. Fort who had leave to withdraw for amendment,' the bill concerning 
 public roads and ferries, returned the bill. 
 
 Which was read the second time, amended, passed and sent to the sen- 
 ate. ' ' J 
 
 Received from the senate, the following^ reports from the committee of 
 propositions and grievances, each endorsed' Concurred with.' ■; 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Daniel Rowan, 
 are of opinion that the same lie over until the next general assembly. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred a petition relative to distempered 
 cattle, are of opinion that the same is reasonable and that a bill be brought 
 forward for that purpose. > JOHN TIPTON, jCh. 
 
 Your committee having taken under their consideration the memorial of 
 James Conner, are of opitiioii that it is reasonable and that a bill for his 
 relief be brought forward. ' JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing reports .being read, were concurred with. 
 
 Received from the senate, the {)ill directing the mode of electing mem- 
 bers of the general assembly, endorsed, ' read the second time, amended, 
 and passed.' 
 
 The bill establishing a town by the name of Palmyra, was read the third 
 time, amended, passed, and sent to the senatb., 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill respecting puhlic roads and ferries, 
 endorsed, 'read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 A bill for the relief of. such persons as have pr may'suffer by the lossj, 
 of the records of the court of equity for the district of Mero, was read the 
 second time, amended, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Adjourned till 4 o'clock, p. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and introduced a bill to repeal the forty-eighth 
 section of an act, passed at Edenton in the ye'ar 1741, entitled, ' An act 
 concerning servants and slaves,' which was read the first time,, passe4,and 
 sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate the following reports, endorsed, ' Concurred 
 with,' . - . ■■ 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the petition of Joshua Hadley, 
 consider that the same is reasonable and ought to be granted, and reoogi- 
 mend that a bill remitting fines and forfeitures with respect to lands, held 
 by non-residents of this slate should be passed. 
 
 JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 • Your committee having taken under consideration the petition from the 
 citizens of Nashvute, report generalljr in'i favour of the petition. 
 
 ■ . •; JOHN TIPTON, Ch. , 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the remonstrance of David 
 Smith, are of opinion that the same be laid over until the next general as- 
 gembly. ■ JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 The above reports being read, were each concurred with bythi^ house. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
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 SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved, for leave and presented a bill appointing commissioners 
 to contract for the building a court house, prison, and stocks, in Montgom- 
 ery county, which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Cantreli introduced a bill to regulate the discent of real estates, 
 which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Black moved for leave and presented a bill to establish the town of 
 Maryville, in the county of Blount, and tor other purposes therein men- 
 tioned, which was read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw moved for leave and presented the following bills : 
 
 A bill directing the mode of petitroning the general assembly for the 
 division of counties and the removal of court-houses ; 
 
 A bill to annex part of Jefferson county to the county of Hawkins, and 
 to ascertain the lines of Jefferson county, which were received, and on 
 motion withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill to repeal part of the sixth section of an 
 act, entitled, ' An act ascertaining what property in this Territory shall be 
 deemed taxable property, passed September 30th, 1794.' 
 
 Also — the bill regulating the several officers fees therein meptioned, 
 each endor8,ed,' rea^ the first time and passed,' 
 
 Ordered, that Mr. Peck have leave to absent himself from the service of 
 this house until Mqnday 4 o'clock, p. m. 
 " Adjourned till 4 o'clock, p. m. 
 
 Mr. Houston moved for leave and introduced a bill ascertaining the 
 number of Attornies-General, fixing their salaries, and directing their duty 
 in office, which was read the first time passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved for leave and presented a bill, making compensatioD to 
 Andrew Jackson for his services as Attorney-General, for the district of 
 Mero. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and presented a bill to amend an act estab- 
 lishing a town on Cumberland river at a place called the Blufis, near the 
 French Lick, and for other purposes. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were passed the first 
 time, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, the following report of the committee of 
 claims, endorsed, ' concurred with.' 
 
 Your committee, to whom was referred the remonstrance of Andrew 
 Jackson, are of opinion, that a reasonable compensation from the time of 
 the organizatioljf of the Territorial government, until the year 1790 is 
 reasonable, and ought to be granted. JOHN TIPTON, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing report Deing read, was concurred with by this house. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved for leave and presented, ' A bill to prevent the obstruc- 
 tion of the navigation of Red river ;' which was read the first time, pass- 
 ed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Cqcke who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill to divide 
 Hawkins county, returned the bill, which was read the second lime in this 
 house, amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
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 Mr. Blair moved for leave and introduced a bill to appoint commiBsion- 
 ers for regulating the tbwn of JoneBborough, in the county of Washing- 
 ton, superintending the building or repairing the court-house, prison, and 
 stocks, which was read the first time , passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill to repeal part of the sixth section of the tax law, passed in 
 1794, was read, passed the first time, and returned. 
 
 Mr. Houston moved for leave and presented a bill making provision for 
 mistakes in surveys of land, which was received. 
 Mr. Outlaw moved for leave and introduced the following bilU : 
 ' A bill to empower the several county courts in this state to lay a tax 
 for t^e .contingent charges of said counties.' 
 
 ' A bill to facilitate the navigation of the several rivers and navigable 
 streams therein mentioned.' 
 
 ' A bill making allowance to Savid Smith fo^ cash expended in defence 
 Qf this state.' 
 
 ' A bill for paying the sheriffi and other officers in this state for services 
 performed and- monies expended by them for the use of the, temporary gov- 
 ernment for the years 1791, 2, 3, 4, and 5,' these bills were severally, re- 
 ceived, and on motion withdrawn for amendment. '■ 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and presented ' A bill giving further time to 
 register gr&.nts, deeds, and mesne conveyances, ' which was received, and 
 on motion withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Received from the senate 'A bill to provide for the payment of the sev- 
 eral officers fees therein mentioned.' 
 
 ' A bill for altering the placea of holding the superior courts of law and 
 equity for the district of Washington, ' each endorsed, 'read the first time 
 and passed. ' Ordered that ihese bills be read, which being read were 
 passed the first time in this house and returned. 
 
 Mr. Cantrell moved for leave and introduced ' a bill t.Q repeal an act, en- 
 titled, ' an act to alter the mode of punishing horse stealing, also to repeal 
 an act, entitled, ' an act tp prevent horse stealing,', which was received, 
 and on motion withdrawn for amendment. 
 Received from the Senate the following bills : 
 
 .i A bill to repeal the fourth section of an act passed at Knoxville the 29th 
 day' of September 1794, entitled, ' an act establishing courts of law and 
 for regulating the proceedings therein, and lor other purposes therein 
 mentioned.' 
 
 ' A bill to repeal the forty eighth section of an act, passed at Edenton, 
 in the year 1741, entitled, ' an act concerning servants and slaves,'— ^a bill '* 
 to prevent the obstruction of the navigation of Red River — and a bill es- 
 tablishing the town of Maryville, severally endorsed, read the first time 
 and passed. * 
 
 Mr. Newell, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to as- 
 certain a line between Knox, Jefferson, and Sevier comities, returned the 
 bill amended, which was received, and ordered- to lie on the table until 
 Monday. 
 Adjourned, tin Monday 10 o'clbck, a. m. 
 
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 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1796. 
 
 THE house met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills : 
 
 A bill making compensation to Andrew Jackson, for his services as at- 
 torney general for the district of Mero, and a bill ascertaining the number 
 of atlornies general, &c. each endorsed, read the first time and parsed. 
 
 Mr. Cantrell, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to re- 
 peal an act directing the mode of punishing horse stealing, returned the 
 bill which was read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that the following messagefbe sent to the senate : * 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose, that the committee appointed to ieontract with the 
 printer, do engage him to print five hundred blank commissions for militia 
 officers, and fourteen blank commissions, to be each filled up with the 
 names of justices of the peace, in each county, respectively, which is sent 
 to you for your concurrence. 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill to divide Hawkins county, endorsed, 
 read the second time, amended, and passed — which being read, was passed 
 the third time and returned. ' 
 
 Received also the bill to appoint commissioners for regulating the town 
 of Jondsborough, endorsed, read the first time and passed,' which was, on 
 motion of Mr. Rhea, withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Tlie'bill to establish the town of Maryville, was read the second time 
 and passed. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills : 
 
 A bill to appoint commissioners to contract for building a court house, 
 &c. in the county of Montgomery, and a bill establishing courts of pleas 
 and quarter sessions, in the different counties in this state, each endorsed, 
 read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read ; which being read, were passed the 
 second time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to amend an act establishing a town on Cumber- 
 land river, at the place called the Bluff, endorsed, 'Read the' first time and 
 passed ' — which was, on motion of Mr. Lewis, withdrawn for amendment. 
 Also, a bill to regulate the descent of real estates, endorsed, read the first 
 ,time and passed. 
 
 * A bill for allowihg "writs of error, &c. and a bill respecting public roads 
 and ferries, were each read the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Received from the sepate the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speakei- <and Gentlemen, j 
 
 The senate concur with your message as it respects printing the militia 
 commissions, and pr'opose Jthat the number to be printed be encreased to 
 one thousand. 
 
 The bill to provide for the safe keeping of the records, &c. of the state 
 was then read. Mr. Cantrel proposed an amendment to the following sec- 
 ' lion : 
 
 'Sec. 10. Be it enacted, that the sum of four hundred dollars shall be 
 allowed and paid yearly and every year, to the said secretary, in compen- 
 
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 sation for his services in performing the duties enjoined on hini, which 
 sum shall be paid at the treasury \n half yearly payments, &c.' 
 
 The amendment proposed viAs, to strike out the words, 'four hundred,' 
 in the second line, for the purpose of inserting ' three hundred and fifty, ' 
 this was negatived ; whereupon the yeas and nays were called fot, and 
 stood as follows : ' 
 
 For the amendment proposed, Messrs. Clack, Cantrel, Black, Gass, 
 Montgomery and Weakley. — 6. 
 
 Against the amendment, Messrs. Conway, Cocke, Crawford, Hendersoni* 
 Lewis, Lopney, Outlaw, Rhea, Johnston, Fort, and Newel,— 11, \^, 
 
 Retpeived from.the senate, the bill to establish the town of Maryville, in 
 the county of Blount. 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the second time, amended, and passed. ' 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, p. m. . ' 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 A bill to repeal the fourth section of an act, passed ^t £noxville the 
 29th day of September,, 1794, entifled, 'an act to amend an act, establish- 
 ing courts of law, and for regulating the proceedings therein,' was read 
 the first time, pas8e4, and sent to the senate. ' 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill to repeal an act, entitled, ' an act to 
 alter the mocte of punishing horse-stealing ; also to repeal an act, entitled 
 an act to prevent horse stealing.' 
 
 Endorsed, ' Read the first titne and passed. ' 
 
 The bill to ascertain a line between Knox, Jefferson, and Sevier cpun- 
 ties, was read the second time, amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Fort, who had leave ,to withdraw for amendment, a bill to amend an 
 act now in force in this state, returned the bill, which was received and 
 ordered to be read, which being read was, on motion, rejected. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. ,^ ' 
 
 TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea from the special committee, to whom was referred the ' bill to 
 ascertain what property in this state shall be deemed taxable, and the mode 
 of collecting, accounting for, and paying public taxes,' reported the amend- 
 ments by them made to the bill, which were received and ordered to be 
 read.- ■ , 
 
 Mr. Cocke ofl%red an amendment to the following section : 
 
 ' Be it enacted, that all lands, held by deed, grant, entry, dower or cour- 
 tesy.' 
 
 The amendment proposed was to add the following clause to the before 
 recited section : ' Within the line of the treaty of Holstotf, arid to which 
 the Indian claim has been extinguished thereby.' The question was then 
 put on this amendment, and the yeas and nays were on motion taken there- 
 on, and stood as follows : 
 
 For the amendment, Messrs. Cocke, Cantrel, Fort, Johnston, Lewis, 
 Menefee, Peck, Rhea, Henderson, and Weakley.— 10. ■ 
 
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 Against the amendment, Messrs. BlaGk.i Blair,, C3ack,, Conway, Craw- 
 ford, Gass, Houston, Montgomery, Newel, and Oatlaw.—lO. 
 
 Tlie housq being divided, the speaker gave the casting vote against the 
 amendment. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw' then proposed the following clause to be added to the former 
 clause : ' Within the limits and bounds of this state, as described by the 
 constitution.' 
 
 The question being put on this amendment, the yeas and nays being 
 csjled for, were as follows : , 
 
 For the amendment. — Mepsrs. Blair, Black, Clack, Conway, Crawford, 
 Gass, Houston, Montgomery, N,ewell, Outlaw. — 10., 
 
 Against the amendment. — Messrs. Cocke, Cantrel, Fort, Henderson, 
 Johnson, Lewis, MeQefee, Peck, Rhea, Weakley. — 10. 
 
 The house being again divided, the speaker gave the casting vote; and 
 the amendment was carried. 
 
 Mr, Johnson proposed the following, as an additional section to the bill : 
 
 ' And be it enacted. That if any person shall move and settle over the 
 lines of the treaty of Holston, without the consent of the Indians, for ev- 
 ery offence shali forfeit and pay to the use of the state, five hundred dol- 
 lars, to be recovered before any jurisdiction having cognizance thereof.' 
 
 The foregoing being received, the question was put on the passage of 
 the amended bill, which was rejected; whereupon the yeas and nays were 
 callsd for by Mr. Conway, and stood as follows : 
 
 For the passage of the bill — Messrs. Blair, Black, Clack, Crawford, 
 Houston, Looney, Montgomery, Newell, Outlaw, 9. 
 
 Against the passing the bill — Messrs. Cocke, Cantrel, Fort, Gass, Hen- 
 derson, Johnson, Lewis, Menefee, Peck, Rhea, Weakl6y. — 11. 
 
 Mr. Gass moved for leave to enter on the journal, the following reasons : 
 
 Although I have voted for taxing the lihds lying south of the line of the 
 treaty of Holston, yet I could not consent to the passage of the bill with 
 Mr. Johnson's amendment, which inflicts a fine of five hundred dollars on 
 persons who may move to and settle on the said lands, which I think they 
 are entitled to. JOHN GASS. 
 
 Reieived from the Senate, a bill, ascertaining a line between Enox, Jef- 
 ferson, and Sevier counties, endorsed, ' read the third time, amended, and 
 
 OrdereeJ, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Received also, a bill to provide for the payment of the several salaries 
 therein mentioned, and a bill for the relief of such persons as have or may 
 suffer by the loss of the records of the court of equity for the district of 
 Mero, each endorsed, 'read the second time, amended and passed.' 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read, were passed, the 
 former the first and the latter the second time. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This hoii^e propose a committee to estima-te, the expence of this session 
 l^ivf assembly, and have nominated Messrs. Henderson, Johnson, Weakley, 
 and Fort, to act with such gentlemen as you shall appoint, and that the 
 estimate shall be made up until Saturday next inclusiye, and no longer. 
 
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 The bill ascertaining the number of attornies general, fixing their sala- 
 ries, &c. was read the second time, passed, and sent to the Senate. 
 Adjourned till 4 o'clock, p.-m. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Port moved for leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to pre- 
 vent the obstruction of the naTfigation of Red river. 
 
 Mr. Rhea who had leave to withdraw for amendment the bill giving 
 further time to register grants, deeds, and mesne conveyances, returned 
 the bill, which was readthe first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill to repeal an act to 'regulate the several officers fees therein 
 mentioned, &c. was read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw, Vrho had leave to withdraw for amendment a bill directing 
 Ine mode of petitioning the general assembly for the division of counties 
 and the removal of court-houses, returned the bill, which was read the 
 first time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 A bill to repeal the forty-eighth section oj an act, passed at Bdenton in 
 the year 1741, entitled " An act concerning servants and slaves," was 
 read the second time, passed and sent tQ the senate. 
 
 The bill to repeal an act entitled " an act to alter the mode of punishing 
 horse stealing," &c. was read the second time and rejected. 
 
 A message $rom the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time, " A bill prescribing 
 the mode of electing the military officers of this state," and bave-amended 
 it as follows : To the 9th section they have added the following clause : — 
 " Which election the senior officer present shall superintend ; and if two 
 or more of the candidates - are equal and highest in votes, such two or 
 more shall decide by lot who shall be the brigadier general ; And the said 
 senior officer shall, under his hand, certify the same to the governor, who 
 shall commission such person accordingly. 
 
 The senate have added as the 13th and last section, the following : "Be 
 it enacted, that when vacancies shall happen by death, resignation, or 
 Otherwise ; in the grade of major general, the governor shall issue his or- 
 ders for ap election, to fill up such vacancy, giving sixty days notice thiere- 
 of. If in the grade of brigadier-general, the major general shall, in like 
 manner issue his orders for an election. If in the grade of lieutenant- 
 colonel commandant or major, the brigadier-general shall, in like manner, 
 issue his orders for an election. If in the j|Fades,of captain, lieutienant, 
 ensign, or cornet, the commanding officer of such regiment or corps in 
 which said vacancy may happen, shall, in like manner, issue bis orders to 
 fill up such vacancy- And the said elections shall be held at the same 
 places, and under the same rules and restrictions that are herein before 
 directed." 
 
 If you should agree to these amendments, you will send two of your 
 members to see them made. ^ ., 
 
 Or(2eref2, that the following inessage be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 'i \ 
 
 This house concur with the amendments by you proposed to the bill pre- 
 
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 scribing the mode of electing military officers of this state, and name Mr. 
 Johnson and Mr. Weakley to see them inserted. 
 
 The bill to establish the town ot Maryville, was read the third time and 
 passed. 
 
 The bill to regulate the descent of real estates, was read the second time 
 and passed. 
 
 Mr. Outlaw, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, a bill to annex 
 part of Jefferson county to the county of Hawkins returned the bill, which 
 was, on m6tion,-laid oyer until the next general assembly. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1796. 
 
 Met ao'cordirig to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to regu- 
 late the town ot Jonest;orough, returned the bill, which was received, read 
 the second time, amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill appointing commissioners to contract 
 for the building a court house, prison, and stocks in Montgomery county, 
 ^' and a bill to repeal an act regulating the several officers fees therein men- 
 tioned, endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that these bills be read, which being read were amended and 
 passed the third time. 
 
 Mr. Newell, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill appoint- 
 ing commissioners to fix on a place to erect a court house, prison and 
 stocks, in Sevier county, returned the bill, which was read the second 
 time, and on motion, rejected. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill directing the. mode of petitioning the 
 general assembly for the division cif counties and removal of courthouses, 
 endorsed, ' R'ead the first time and passed.' 
 
 Also, the bill giving further time to register grants, deeds, &c. endors- 
 ed, ' read the first time and passed, ' which being read for the second time 
 in this house was returned. ' - 
 
 The bill directing the mode of electing the governor and members of 
 the general assembly, was read the third time, a.mendcd, passed and sent 
 to the senate. 
 
 The bill for the appropriation of certain monies therein mentioned, was 
 read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills : 
 
 A bill ascertaining the number of attornies general, &c. 
 * Also, a bill for the regulation of the town of Jonesborough, 
 
 r Each endorsed', ' Read the second time, amended, and passed.' 
 
 The bill to amend an act establishing a town on Cumberland river, at a 
 place called the Blufij was read the second time, amended, and passed. 
 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 ,,* A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 The senate have read for the third and last tjme, the bill to divide Haw- 
 
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 kins and Knox counties, and have added the following clause to, the last 
 section, to wit : " Provided, nothing herein contained, shall be construed 
 80 as to give said county of Grainger separate elections lor governor and 
 members of the general assembly ; but the inhabitants of said county shall 
 be entitled to suffrage in the county from vphich they were taken, until the 
 first enumeration be made. If you agree to this amendment, you will 
 please send two of your members to see it made. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your proposed amendment to the bill for the diviSSon 
 of Hawkins and Knox counties, and name Mess, Henderson and Menefee 
 to see the alterations accordingly made. 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill to regulate the descent of real estates, 
 endorsed " read the second time and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time in this house and returned. 
 
 Mr. Houston, who had leave to. withdraw for amendment, a bill making 
 provision for mistakes in surveys of lands, returned the bill, which was 
 read the first time, passed and sent to the senate. i 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave and introduced a bill for the appointment of 
 electors to ^lect a president and vice-presidejnt of the United States, which 
 was read the'first time, and sent to thesenate. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bill : A bill making com- 
 pensation to Andrew Jackson, for his services as attorney general for the 
 district of Mero, which was read the second time, and on motion laid over 
 until the next geineral assembly. 
 Adjourned until to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, APRIL 31, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The bill ascertaining the number of attornies general, &c. was riBad.the 
 third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Received from the senate, > 
 
 The bill to amend an act establishing a town on Cumberland river, at a 
 place called the Blufi", endorsed " read the second time and passed." 
 
 Ordered^ thaX this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time and returned. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have appointed Mr. Lewis to examine engrossed, bills on 
 the part of this house, in the room of Mr. M'Min, who has leave of absence. 
 
 The foregoing message'was read and concurred with. 
 
 Mr. FoTt who had leave to withdraw for aitaendment the bill to prevent 
 the obstruction of the navigation of Red river, returned the bill, which, 
 with its amendments was received ;iiead the second time in this house,, 
 passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill for the regulation of- the town of Jonesborough, was rtjad the 
 third lime, amended, passed and sent to tlfe senate. 
 
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 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Qen^Umen^ 
 
 The senate have read for the thiril and last time, the bill ascertaining 
 the number of attornies general, &c. and have amended the same by strik- 
 iHg out the word " forty" and inserting in lieu thereof "thirty," in the 
 compensation to the said attornies. If you agree to this amendment, you 
 will please send two of yoar members to see it made. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message he sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker altd Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with the amendment by you proposed, -to the 
 bill ascertaining the number of attorniea general. 
 
 Received from the senate, the bill giving further time to register grants, 
 deedsj^&c. endorsed "read the second time, amended and passed," which 
 was read the third time in this house, amended, parsed and returned- 
 
 A bill directing the mode of petitioning ths general assembly for the 
 division of counties and removal of court-hooses, was read the second 
 time, amended and passed. 
 
 Received also, a bill making compensation to the members, clerks and 
 door-keepers of the general assembly, &c. endorsed, read the second time 
 and passed. 
 
 Which was read the second time, amended, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received also, a bill to ascertain what property in this territory Bhall 
 be deemed taxable. Sua. passed September 3S0, 1794. 
 
 Endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed-. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being readj was }>asEed the second 
 time. 
 
 A bill providing for the, appointment of electors to elect a President and 
 Vice President of the United States, was read the second time, amended, 
 passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill making provision for mistakes in surveys of lands, was read 
 the second time, and passed. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill for the appropriation of certain- monies, 
 &c. endorsed " Read the third time, ametided and passed." 
 
 Or&rei, that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the third 
 time arid ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock, a. Bi. 
 
 FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, t- 
 
 This hottse have appointed the following persons justices of the peace 
 for the several counties hereafter mentioned^ 
 
 For the county of BlourU. Andrew Bogle, Joseph Black, William 
 
 Davidson, Andrew Miller, William Lowryj George Ewihg. William Wal- 
 lace,, Samuel Houston, James Greenaway, MathSw Wallace, William 
 
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 Hamilton, John Cochran, John Tremble, Thomas Galahor, and John Wal- 
 lace. ^ 
 
 For the county of Carter. Nathaniel Taylor, David M'Nabb, Lan- 
 
 dlin Carter, Andrew Greer, Zachariah Campbell, Guthridge Garland, Johh 
 Yaught, Joseph Sands, and Reuben Thornton. 
 
 For the county of Davidson James Robertson, James Mulhcrin, 
 
 Thomas MoUoy, John Nichols, Thomas Smith, Joseph Phillips, Samuel 
 Bartoii, James Hoggatt, Robert Hays, Elijah Robertson, and John Gordan. 
 
 For (he (county of Grainger. Thomas Henderson, Elijah Chisum, 
 
 James Blair, John Estia, Fhelps Reed, Benjamin M'Carty, James Moore, 
 John Bowen, John Kedwell, John Simms, William Thompson, and Major 
 Lea. 
 
 For the county of Greene.— ^Joseph Hardin, sen. John Wear, Elisha 
 Baker, John Newman, sen. John Morris,' Hugh Neilson, William Rahkin, 
 Joseph Lusk, Thomas Gillis, Alexander Galbredth, James Penny, Hugh 
 Brown, James Hays, Mathew dox, James Mahlrn, Thomas Praetor, David 
 COpelane, James Anderson, Samuel Wilson, and William Wilson. 
 
 For the county of Hawkins. George Maxwell, John' Long, Nathaniel 
 
 Henderson, William Arrnstrong, Joseph M'Min, Alexander Nelson, Thonj- 
 as Jackson, John Gordon, David Larkin, James Berry, Mark Mitchell, 
 Thomas Lea, James Lathim, William M'Carty, James Armstrong, Benonl 
 Caldwell, Absalom Looney, John Mitchell, and David Kinkeid. 
 
 For the comity of Jefferson. -George Dbberty, James Roddy'd, Josia'h 
 
 Jackson, Thomas Snoddy, Garret Fitzgerald, Parmenas Taylor, John 
 Blackburn, Andrew Henderson, Abednigo Inman, John M'Nabb, Abraham 
 M'Coy, Adam Peck, William Cox, James Wilson, William Lillard, David 
 Stuart, Ebenezer Leath, Joseph M'Culla, Samuel Jack, Adam Meek, 
 George Evans, James Lea, Alexander Outlaw, and John Gobre. 
 
 For the county of Knox. James White, Joseph Greer, John M'Clel- 
 
 lan, John Adair, George M'Nutt, John Hacket, David . Campbell, John 
 Menefee, Nicholas Gibbs, John Sawyers, Samuel Dokej James Cozby, 
 Samuel Flanagan, Jeremiah Jack, and William Doke. 
 
 Far the county of Mentgotnery. — —George Bell, Robert Duning, Amos 
 Bird, Morgan- Brown, Robert Nelson, George Nevills, William Piince, 
 Robert Prince, Haydon Wells, Timothy Anderson, and William Mitche- 
 son. 
 
 For the county of iJoftertson.^— William Fort, Isaac Phillips, Charles 
 Miles, William' Miles, Benjamin Menefee, John Phillips, Martin Duncan, 
 Bazel Bowen, Hugh Henry, Zabulbn Hubbard, and James Crabtree, sen. 
 
 For the county of Sullivan.- — Samuel Smith, John Anderson, Joseph 
 Wallace, John Scott, David Perry, George Vincent, William Delany, 
 Willialn King, Robert Allison, John Vance, William Nash, Richard Gam- 
 mon, James Gains, George Rutledge, Samuel M'>Corkle, John Spurgin, 
 Walter Johnson, Rt^rt Easly, John Yancey and James King. 
 
 For the county of Sumner David Wilson, Thomas Donald, James 
 
 Winchester, James Reese, Edward Douglass, William Cage, Stephen 
 Cantrel, Isaac Walton, Thomas l^artin, James Guin, Withral Lattimore, 
 James Douglass, and David Shelby. 
 
 For the county of Sevier. -John Clack, William Henderson, jun. Rob- 
 ert Calvert, Joshua Gest, Abraham M'Clery, Andrew Cowen, Joseph 
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 Vance, Robert PoUqcIc, Adam Wilson, Jame^ Riggin, Alexander Mont- 
 gomery, Jesse Griliin, James D. Puckett, and Isam Gain. 
 
 For the county of Washington. — Jairies Stuart,i John Tipton, John 
 Wear, John. Adams, John Strain, Henry Nelson, Joseph Young, Joseph 
 Crouch, William Nelson, Robert Blair, John Norward, Jessee Payne, 
 Isaac Depngii, Charles M'Cray, Samuel Wood, Jaeob Brown, John Alex- 
 ander, John Hammer, and Joseph Britton. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills : 
 
 A bill to prevent the obstruction of the navigation <Jf Red River. 
 
 A bill directing the mode of petitioning the general assembly for the 
 division of counties,. and the removal of conrt, houses. 
 
 And a bill making provision for mistakes in surveys of land, each en- 
 dorsed " Read the second time, .amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, \ki9X these bills be read, which being read^ were passed the 
 third time. , 
 
 Received also, a bill to repeal partof the 6th section of a.n act, "entitled 
 an act ascertaining what property in this Territory, shall be deemed taxa- 
 ble, &c. endorsed, read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, ihaX this bill be re&d, which being read, was passed the third ^ 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Against which the following dissent was entered : 
 
 To this we enter our disBent,'because we conceive the substance of it 
 was contained in .the " bill to aspertain what property in this state shall 
 be deemed taxable, and the mode of coUeiitlng, accounting for, paying pub- 
 lic taxes," which was heretofore rejected by the general assembly at this 
 session— and therefore this bill cannot be constitutionally passed. 
 Seth Lewis, Joseph, Con way, 
 
 John Rhea, * ' Thomas Henderson, 
 
 John GasSb 
 
 Received from the senate the followin^report, endorsed, concurred with. 
 
 Your committee appointed to contract with the printer far the public 
 printing, report, they have agreed with him as follows : 
 
 For every sheei of the laws contaiiiing sixteen pages, eight and one- 
 third cents. > 
 
 For every sheet of |be journals of the assembly containing sixteen pages, 
 sixteen and two-third cents. 
 
 For every quireof commissions three jdollars, 
 
 JAMES WHITE, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing report being read was concurred with. x 
 
 Received from the senate the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker arid Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with your message respecting the making up the 
 estimate, so far as to appoint, a committee, 'and name Messrs. White and 
 Lewis, for that purpose. 
 
 A message from the Governor : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of ike General Assembly, 
 
 Your session is now near a close, the safety and protection of the fron- 
 tiers requires-your serious consideration. Tranquility, amity, and mutual 
 
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 friendship with the neighbooring tribes, is the gf^ncipal means (i^f securing 
 the same. ^ 
 
 Permit me tot remind your honorable body of the deplorable condition 
 our frontier citizens would be plunged into, should tiiis country unhappily 
 again be involved in a war with a savage nation. The cal^ities of the 
 last, are recently in our memory, and the spoils, and ravages occasioned 
 thereby, are daily presented before us. 
 
 The rapid emigration into our state is truly flattering ; but a single hos- 
 tility flight be the means of occasioning the prospect wbpUy, to vanish 
 and cease. Many thousands have moved to our government, npt many 
 are wealthy, their resources ..^otall, and their want$. great; and, were they 
 reduced to the melancholy diletnma, of .entering, iqto forts and blqckbonses, 
 I i^m assured their conditipa would be^djstressing a^d painful in the ex- 
 treme. ' 
 
 Let me remark to you, .gentlemen, and I make no doubt you will coin- 
 cide with me in opinion, that a few years peace would be the most legal 
 and eligible mode to reduce our neighbouring tribe to reason and good or^ 
 der. :, 
 
 The present appearances of Indian afiairs have a pacific colour, and 
 should proper inethods be adopted by your legislative interposition, so^s 
 to prevent violatioq and encroachment, I have no doubt but peace will 
 abound thronghout*the government. 
 
 One thing more, I beg leave to observe, it is well known to you, that 
 tbebfave officers and privatesj that composed the, army, who perform«d the 
 last campaign, are still nhpaid, from which circumstances jtiany of our 
 citizens are much embarrassed and disappointed on the occasion. i 
 
 I have lately been advised to go forward to the war office personally, to 
 state the expediency and authority that caused and produced the cam- 
 paign. Now, if, the preisent session of Congress should fail to make pro- 
 vision -for the payment, 1 wish ,to know tbe sense of the ^sjembly, whether 
 I might be permitted, or not,: to go forward at >the tiii^e of the .next session, 
 to lay the same before Congress. It will be a journey 'atteqded wjth 
 much ^tigue and e^pence ; but ^lieyertheless, I feel it my indispensable 
 duty to give every ^id.and assistance in my power, tohave the officers and 
 privates duly compensated .for their hazardous and! toilsome services. 
 I have Che honor to be, gentlemen, . 
 :WiU»4<>e.respect, 
 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 On motion, ordered that the following messag;e be sent to the senate : 
 Mr- Speaker avd Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a message received this day from the governor, 
 which has been referred on the part of this house to a special committee 
 composed of Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rhea and Mr. Menefee. v, ?. 
 
 Received froni the senate, a bill providing for the appointment of elec- 
 tors to elect a President and Vice President of the United States, endorsed 
 " Rea^ the second time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, was amended and 
 passed the third time. ,'■' 
 
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 A message from the senate : 
 Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in I'efer.ring the communication of the 
 governor to a special committee, and have named Messrs. Tipton and Do- 
 herty for thaf purpose. 
 
 A message from ttie Senate : • 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur Tvith you in the appointment of the justices of the 
 peace in this state, except the following : 
 
 In the county of Greene, Samuel Dunwoody is appointed in the room of 
 Joseph Lusk, and the name of James Mahan left out of the appointment. 
 
 In the county of Sevier, James M'Mahan is appointed in the room of 
 James D. Puckett. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house do not concur with the alterations by you made in the 
 nomination of justices, except as to the name of James Mahan. 
 
 Adjourned till 4 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Received from the senate the following messages : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose meeting you tliis stfternoon in your chamber, for 
 the purpose of electing four electors .of President and Vice President 
 of the United States, and three attornies general. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate propose the following gentlemen as electors of President 
 and Vice President of the United States, viz. Messrs. Claiborne, Joseph 
 Anderson, Joseph Greer, Griffith Rutherford, Charles M'Clung, Hugh 
 Neilson and John Anderson. 
 
 For attorney general in the district of Washington, Messrs. Hopkins 
 Lacy, John Shields' and John Sevier. 
 
 For the district of Hamilton, Messrs. Thomas Greyi John Lowrey and 
 James Reese. 
 
 For the district of Mere, Messrs. Howel Tatom and Isham Parker. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be seht to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker atid Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with your jnessages respectively, concerning the balloting 
 for electors to elect a President and Vice President of the United States, 
 and for attornies general. We have added Daniel Smith to the nomina- 
 tion for electors, and l^ave appointed Mr. Fort and Mr. Menefee to super- 
 intend the balloting. 
 
 The bill to prevent the wilful and malicious killing of any black per- 
 son, or .person of mixed blood, he or she being a slave, was read the third 
 time and rejected. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gerttlemen, 
 
 The senate propose Messrs. Lewis and Frazier to superintend the bal- 
 
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 loting for electors of, President and Vioe-Presjdent of the United Statea, 
 and attornies general. , , 
 
 Rece^ived from the senate, a bill to provide for the payment of the gd- 
 vernor's salary, &c. • , 4 
 
 Endorsed " Read the third time, amended and passed." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Both houses of the general assembly being convened in the representa- 
 tives chamber, proceeded to ballot for four electprs to elect a president 
 and vice-president of the United States, when the following gentlemen 
 were chosen : ■ ' 
 
 Daniel Smith, Joseph Greer, Hugh Neikon, and Joseph Anderson, Es- 
 quires, were duly and constitutionally elected for that purpose. 
 
 And in like manner, the following gentlemen were appointed attornies 
 general for this state : ' 
 
 For Washington district— Hopkins Lacy. 
 
 For Hamilton distrlcl^— John Lowrey. 
 
 For Mero district — Howell Tatom. 
 
 Adjourned tiH to-mortow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1796. 
 
 Met accordjn^ to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea from the committee reported as follows : 
 
 Your committee to whojn was referred the c6minunication from the go- 
 vernor, are of opinioin, that an address of the following iniport be sent to 
 him. , 
 
 SIR, ' " • 
 
 The general assembly are, with you, fully sensible, that every atten- 
 tion ought to be paid to the preservation of peace between the frontiers 
 and the neighbouring Indianfe, and that, mutual amity and intercourse 
 should be preserved! It is the hope of this general assembly, that no hos- 
 tilities will by any of the citizens . of this state be committed against the 
 Indians. And should the Indians again offer violence, and commence war 
 against the people of this state, the general assembly declare their con? 
 fidence in the general governmenti that the people will be protected. V 
 
 This general assembly are of opinion, that altho' the payment of 'the 
 ofiScers and soldeira alluded to, is c^ Importance; yet the absence of the 
 governor from the stUte might be attended with consequences not pleasing, 
 and think that it will be the duty of the senators and representatives from 
 this,state in Congress, to whom, tj^e governor *ill write on that subject, to 
 procure an adjustment and paymentof what money may he due on account 
 of that expedition. 
 
 : With you we join in saying, that peace' is a most desirable object forithe 
 people of this state ; their safety and'population on it d6 depend. With 
 you it is to take care, that the citizens of this state, comjnit no enCrdach- 
 ments upon the Indians;, that the conditions of the treaty of Holston be 
 preserved inviolate on the pa^t pi this state : And should |he Indians be 
 so tar lost to a sense of their own good add happiness, as to commence 
 
hostilities, wehave tlie greatest confidence that you will do those thttigs 
 agreeably to the laws of the Union necessary for the general welfare. 
 
 JOHN RHEA; Ch. 
 
 The foregoing report being read was concurred with. 
 Mr. Outlaw from the committee of finance, reported the folbWing state- 
 ment of the public funds : 
 
 Vols. Cts. 
 The amount of monies received by the treasurer of I ggg^ gg 
 
 Washington and Hamilton district's, ■ $ 
 
 By the amount nf monies paid out by the above named ) • 
 
 treasurer, i 
 
 Balance in the treasury, on which the treasurer's com- i , .„ „» 
 
 mission of. %^ per cent is paid, , \ 
 
 Thift amount of monies received 1^ the treasurer of j ^^^ 37 6-16 
 
 Mero district, i 
 
 By the amount of monies paid out by the above named ) 01 gR 3 3-4 
 
 treasurer, \ 
 
 By the amount of said treasurer's commissioq, at five i 108 30 
 
 per cent on the said monies paid out, ' ^ 
 
 For stationaiy allowed said treasurer, 23 
 
 Boi. 2297 33 3-4 
 
 2603 3 9-16 
 The above accounts settled by HoWell Tatom, treasurer of Mero dis- 
 trict up to March 18, 1796, as per vouchers filed in the secretary's, office 
 of this slate. 
 
 Also, by Landon Carter, treasurer of Washington and Hamilton dis- 
 tricts, up to April 13, 1796. 
 
 ALEX. OUTLAW, Ch. 
 
 The foregoing report being read, was concurred with. 
 
 Received from the senat^ithe bill making compensation to the members, 
 clerks, arid door-keepers of the' general assembly, &c. endorsed, read the 
 third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Upon the third and last reading of this- bilT, Mr. Cantrell moved^ that 
 the first secition, wherein tb^ compensation to tlie nembers is fixed at 
 "One dollar ahd/seventy-fivl cents," be amended by striking out the 
 words " seventy-five," arid inserting in lieu thereof " fifty ;" this being 
 objedted to, the question was piit thereon, and carried in tlie negativ#7- 
 Whereupon the yeas and nays were called for , by Mr. Cantrell, seconded 
 by Mr. 'Weakley, and ptood as follows : 
 
 , For striking out, Messrs. Houston, Cantrell, Crawford, Lewis, Mont- 
 gomery, Rhea and Weakley. 
 
 For retaining the clause, Itl^ssrs. Clack, Conway, Cocke, Black, Blair, 
 Gass, Henderson, Menefee, N'e'^ell, Johnson, Fort, Looriey, Outlaw and 
 Peck. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sept to the senate : 
 Mr. speaker and GerOlemen, 
 
 This house upon reading for the third and last time, the' bill making 
 
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 compensittion to the membem, clerks, and 'door keepers of the.^nerar as- 
 sembly, &c,' have sti-ack out of the second section of the bill, and insert- 
 ed the followitfgy ' Sec. 2.' And be it enacted, that thefirst, clerks of the 
 general assembly shall be allowed the sum of t<vo dpllars and fifty, cents 
 per day for their services.. That one dollar and seventy-five cents be al- 
 lowed, per day, to each assistant clerk ; and that the farther allowances 
 be made for contingent expences, namely, to Thomas H. Williams twenty- 
 two dollars — to John Sevier, jun. twelve dollars and fifty cents — to George 
 Roulstone, twenty-two dollars— to Nathaniel Buckingham twelve dollars 
 and fifty cents. 
 
 This house have also added the following' as an additional section : ' Be 
 it enacted, that Hopkins Lacey, beallowedfdrty dollars for his services as 
 states attorney, for the first superior court held in the state of Tennessee, , 
 on the second Tuesday in April, 1796, he being appointed by the court ibr 
 that purpose, pro tempof-e.' '' 
 
 If you agree to these amendments, yon will, send twO' of your members 
 to se€ them made. 
 
 Received from the senate the following message : * 
 
 The senate concur with your amendments to the bill making eonipenaa- ? 
 tion to the members, clerks anjl doorkeepers of the general assembly, afid 
 name Messrs. Jjewis ami Elutledge to see them made. 
 
 The bill thus amended was then read the, third. time, passed, and ordered 
 to be engrossed. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaks and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate herewith send yon a resolution which they h^ve entered 
 into, with which they request .your concurrence^. 
 
 Resolved, that George Ronlstone, public printer, shall, within two 
 months after the receipt of the copies otf the acts and journals at bis of> 
 fice, priiit fiv« hundred copies of the acts, and one hnudred copies of the 
 journals of this general assembly, to be distributed as follows: One cop^ 
 of the acts and journala to his Excellency the Governor; one copy to the 
 secretary of State ; one copy to each of the members of this state in Con- 
 gress ; one copy to each , of the members of the general assemb'fy ; one 
 copy to each of the clerks of both houses, one cupy to each of thfe judges 
 of the superior courts ; one copy to the attorney general of each district<$> 
 one copy to eacti of the clerks of the superior courts of law, and court of 
 equity, and county courts ; one copy to the major general ; one copy to the 
 brigadier general of each district. 
 
 Also, one copy of the acts tg4he following persons,.to wit : One copy to 
 each, justice of the peace in this state; one copy to each field ofiicer of 
 the militia ; and one copy to each commanding officer of each company. — 
 And the overplus, if any, the said printer is directed to lodge in the office 
 of the secretary of state, for the use of the state. / 
 
 And the printer is hereby directed to transmit the acts and journals fot< 
 each county for the civil department, to the clerk of each county,~who is 
 directed to receipt for the same, and deliver them agreeibly to this re- 
 solve ; and those for the militia, to the commanding officer.of each countjr, 
 who is also directed to receipt for the same, and deliver them agreeably 
 }o this resolve. . .' 
 
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 The foregoing message, with the resolutions accompanying it were 
 read and concurred with. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be fient to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house agree to strike out the names of those justices of the peace 
 concerning whom a dissension has arisen, to wit : M'Mahan, Puckett, 
 Lusk, and Dbnwoody. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr; Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose to add the name of Benjamin M'Nutt to the nomi- 
 nation of magistrates in the county of, Greene, They concur in leaving 
 out of the appointment the names of Mahan, Puckett, Lusk and Dun- 
 jVoody. 
 
 Sent to (he senate the following messages : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with you in appointing Benjamin M'Nutt a 
 justice of -the peace. -v ■ 
 
 We herewith sead you a report of the special committee^ appointed to 
 report on the communication of the governor, respecting the praot'icability 
 of opening a waggon road, by way of the warm springs, through the 
 mountains. It is the sense of this house, that the governor of this state 
 be instructed to inform the governor of South Carolina^ that this govern- 
 ment will proceed to make the necessary arrangements for the completion 
 of this object, as soon as the public funds will admit. . ■• 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The business of the session being ended, the senate propose adjourning 
 sine die. <. 
 
 Ordered, That thp following message be sent to the senate : ~ 
 Mr. Speaker and GerUUmer^ 
 
 We concur with your message proposing an adjournment. 
 
53 
 
 ESTIMATE qfth£ pay of the membets, clerks, and door keepers of thegen- 
 eral assembly, begun and held at Knoxville, on the 28<ft dfiij of March, 
 1796. 
 
 
 i. 
 
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 1 
 
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 JS 
 
 TS 
 
 13 
 
 on 
 
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 NAMES; 
 
 
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 s 
 
 
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 S* . 
 
 d 
 
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 '■' H 
 
 
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 ft- - 
 
 ■ \ 
 
 ^: 
 
 (S 
 
 "^ 
 
 Alexander Kelly, 
 
 25 
 
 $175' 
 
 25 
 
 $1 75 
 
 $46 60 
 
 James Housron, 
 
 25 
 
 1 75 
 
 45 
 
 1 75 
 
 46' 96 
 
 Joseph Black, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 30 
 
 . 1 75 
 
 49 39 
 
 Joel Lewis, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 76 25 
 
 Robert Weakley, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 76 25 
 
 Seth Lewis, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 400 
 
 1 76 
 
 76 25 
 
 Samuel Frazier, . 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 ISO 
 
 1 75 
 
 58 46 
 
 Joseph Co'pway, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 116 
 
 1 75 
 
 56 37 
 
 John Gass, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 150 
 
 1 75 
 
 57 75 
 
 Joseph M'Min, 
 
 16 
 
 1 76 
 
 160 
 
 1 75 
 
 39 20 
 
 Thomas Henderson, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 100 
 
 1 75 
 
 54 25 
 
 John Cocke, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 70 
 
 1 75 
 
 52 16 
 
 George Doherty, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 60 
 
 1 75 
 
 61 46 
 
 Alexander Outlaw, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 100 
 
 1 75 
 
 54 25 
 
 Adam Peck, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 56 
 
 1 75 
 
 61 17 
 
 Jiimes White, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 
 1 76 
 
 ,47 26 
 
 John Menefee, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 
 1 76 
 
 47 25 
 
 John Crawford, ^ 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 1 76 
 
 47 25 
 
 George Rutledge, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 240 
 
 1 76 
 
 64 5 
 
 John Rhea, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 240 
 
 1 75 
 
 64 6 
 
 David Looney, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 240 
 
 1 75 
 
 64 5 
 
 James Winchester, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 330 
 
 1 75 
 
 70 35 
 
 Stephen Cantrel, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 370 
 
 1 76 
 
 73 16 
 
 William Montgomery, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 360 
 
 1 76 
 
 72 45 
 
 John Clack, ''• 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 
 
 1 76 
 
 61 ^6 
 
 Speiicer Clack, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 60 
 
 1 75 
 
 61 45 
 
 Samuel Newel, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 24 
 
 1 76 
 
 48 93 
 
 James ford, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 440 
 
 1 76 
 
 78 6 
 
 Thomas Johnson, 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 400 
 
 1 75 
 
 75 26 
 
 William Port,-* 
 
 27 
 
 i 76 
 
 440 
 
 1 76 
 
 78 5 
 
 John Tipton, 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 218 
 
 1 75 
 
 62 61 
 
 James ^tnart. 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 200 
 
 1 75 
 
 61 26 
 
 John Biair,' 
 
 27 
 
 1 76 
 
 186 
 
 1 75 
 
 60 27 
 
 Francis A. Ramsey, clerk 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 to the senate, ' 
 
 7 
 
 2 60 
 
 
 
 17 60 
 
 George Roulstone, do. 
 
 20 
 
 2 60 
 
 
 
 60 
 
54 
 
 Nathaniel Buckingham, 
 assistant clerk to do, 
 
 Allowance to Geofge Ronl- 
 sione for contingencies, 
 
 Allowance to liTatiianiel 
 Buckingham for contin- 
 gencies, 
 
 Thomas H. V^illiabis, 
 clerk house of represen- 
 tatives, 
 
 Contingendies, 
 
 John Seviei!, jun. assietanC 
 cle^k, ' 
 
 GentingeBciesf 
 
 Thoiiiaa' Boixlids, door-* 
 keepeV td the setiatb, 
 
 J. Bliea, doof'k^pelr tO' 
 the house ai r^prdsen- 
 tative^, ' 
 
 
 'i 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 175 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 2 50 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 1 75 
 
 
 
 47 25 
 22 
 
 12 50 
 
 67 50 
 22 
 
 47 25 
 12^50 
 
 *7 25 
 
 47 35 
 
 Resolved, thiaC the thanlts of this house be presented to James Stuart, 
 esi{uire,foi' his faithful and unwearied attention in the ezecutioii of the 
 duttes of Sj^eak^r theireof. 
 
 The bouse tbeii adjournied sine die, 
 
 JAMES STUART, S. H. R. 
 
 ' Ely order* of the House, 
 f HO. H. VV^riitlAMS, C. H. R. 
 
JOUR,NAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 SENATE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE, 
 
 BEGUN AND HELD AT KNpXVILLE, ON SATURDAY, THE 
 
 THIRTIETH DAY OP JULY, ONE THOUSAND SEVEN 
 
 HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX. 
 
 KNOXVILLE; 
 
 PKINTKD BY GEORGE ROULSTONE, PRINTER TO THE STATE, 1796. 
 
 NASHVILLE: * 
 
 RE PRINTED BY McKENNIB & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFFICE. ' 
 
 1852. 
 
ORDERED TO BE RE-PEINTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 OF THE STATE OP TENNESSEE, OP 1851-2. 
 
JOUEML 
 
 OF THE 
 
 SENATE. 
 
 At a meeting of the General Assembly of the States of Tennessee, b^jin 
 and held at Knoxmlle, on Saturday, the thirtieth day -of July, one ihow 
 sand seven hundred and ninety-six, in pursuance of a requisition from 
 his Excellency the Governor, in his Proclamation bearing date the fourth 
 of July, 1,796, 
 
 fl'lHE following members appeared and took their, seats, viz. 
 J_ . Blount county, Mr. Alexander Kelly. 
 
 Davidson county, Mr. Joel Lewis. 
 
 Greene county, Mr. Samuel Frazier. 
 
 Hawkins county, Mr. Joseph M'Minn. 
 
 Jefferson county, Mr. George Doherty. 
 
 Knox county, Mr. James White. 
 
 Sullivan county, Mr. George Rutledge, 
 
 Sevier county, Mr. Jobti Clack. 
 
 Washington county, Mr. John Tipton. 
 On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr, Tipton, Joseph M'Minn was 
 appointed speaker pro. tei.i, • 
 Adjourned till Monday 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 James Winchester, esq. the speaker, appeared and took the chair. 
 
 Mr. James Ford, the member from Tennessee county, appeared and 
 
 took his seat. 
 
 On motion by Mr. M'Minn, seconded by Mr. Rutledge, ordered, that the 
 following message be sent to the house of representatives : 
 
Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate is convened and ready to proceed to the dispatch of public 
 business. 
 
 Messages from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house is also convened, and ready to proceed to business. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have nominated Messrs. Fort .and Gass with such gentle- 
 men as you shall appoint-to virait upon his Excellency the Governor, to in- 
 form him that the general assembly are ready to receive his communica- 
 tions. 
 
 Ordered, that the follovi^ing message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen,' 
 
 The Senate concur with you in appointing a committee to wait on his 
 Excellency the Governor,' and name on their part Mr. Kelly. 
 
 On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Clack, the house proceeded 
 to the appointment of two-cleiks-and-a^looT keeper. 
 
 On motion, Messrs. Lewis and Doherty were appointed to superintend 
 the balloting for two clerks and a door keeper, who having executed the 
 appointment, report^,:.that George Ronlstone was appoiniidxhief, clerk, 
 Nathaniel Buckingham iissistantcleEk,andThomas-BouBds-door keeper. 
 ' A, message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the communication from his Excellency the 
 Governor, together with other official papers sent by him. 
 
 Which being Tead,. were referred to a special committee, composed of 
 Messrs. Lewis, White, and M'Minn, and the following message ordered jlo 
 be returned : - , 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate having read the address of the governor, and the papers ac- 
 companying the same, have determined to commit the consideration there- 
 of to a special committee, and b^ve named on their part, Messrs. Lewis, 
 White, and M'Minn, to act with such gentlemen as you may join. 
 
 Address of his Excellency the Governor ^to ^both booseis of the General 
 
 Kaoxville, ,30th July, 1796- 
 Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives : 
 
 The short time in which I conceived it was necessary to convene the 
 Legislature, compelled me to call you together on so short a notice, la 
 the first instance it was necessary to give all: the time the emergency of 
 the occasion would admit of, and in the second, from a. circumstance that 
 the election to .be held (or. Representatives, was approaching so, ttear at 
 Wd, made it necessary,, as I conceived, for Uie .assembly, to ha^^ it in 
 their power, by a timely meeting (should they in their wisdpn) deem it 
 pjcoper) to makei an alteration in the act directing the mode of electing 
 representatives to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, 
 
before the day of election should arrive, as directed in the ^aforesaid act ; 
 otherwise. it might be attended with disputes .and contentipVis. c;f a^lsa- 
 greeame nature, for by a late act of Oopgress the intended number bf, our 
 representatives is diminished, of course, it proporti.onably;less^ns onr.nitru- 
 ber of electors, for President and Vice President of thp. United ;S(at$s> 
 
 Thus such a derangement will necessarily require an alteration in our 
 acts passed for such purposes. 
 
 Our Senators not being recognized in the senate of the United States, 
 is another matter for your consideration and attention, and for your more 
 ample ipfortnation, the several 4f:ts and coi^mimiea.tiQn8 accompanying 
 this address, will elucidate unto you the propriety of my calling the as- 
 sembly together at this time. 
 
 I hope, I may. be permitted to pllSjBrve, t^t it is of importance, and con- 
 dusive to public happinesSi-to arrange our acts «onforn»bly. with those of 
 congress so far as they shall respect this state. 
 
 The foregoing are the reasons why I have thoi^ght proper to convene 
 the assembly in session on the present day ; and 1 make no doubt you will, 
 through your paternal care, wisdom, and patriotic deliberations, adopt such 
 measures as will tend to' promote the public interest and general utility of 
 the state. 
 
 I have the pleasure of announcing to you, gentlemen, the admission of 
 the State of Tennessee into the Federal Union, a' circumstance pregnant 
 with every flattering prospect of peace, happiness and oppulence to our 
 infant State. The period is at length arrived when the people of the 
 South Western Territory may enjoy all the blessings and liberties of a 
 free and Independent republic. . 
 
 Permit me to wish you public, domestieand individual happiness, while 
 I have the honor to be, 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 Your devoted and obedient servant, 
 
 (Signed) ' JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 A message from the bouse of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and QerUlemen, 
 
 We propose that a committee of claims be appointed, and nominate on 
 our part Messrs. Fqrt, Blair, and.Menefee, to act with swih gentlemen as 
 yon may appoint on your part. 
 
 Which being read was concurred with, and the foU&wlng message or- 
 dered to be returned : 
 Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate concur wit|i you in appointing a comioittee of claims, and 
 name on our part Slessrs. Doherty and Rutledge. 
 
 Received frojn.the house of representatives, the remonstrance of An-,. 
 drew Jackson, whiph being read was referred to the committee of claims 
 and returned. j. 
 
 Received also, a bill directing the mode of electing one repreaentativerto 
 represent this state in the congress of, the United ^ates. ^." 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Received from the hquse of r^presejjtativpa the foUQwiflg message : 
 
6 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house do propose that the general assembly do convene to-morrow 
 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in the RepresentativeB Chamber, fof the 
 ^ipurpose of electing two Senatois to represent this state fn the Congress 
 of the United States, which is sent to you for your concurrence. 
 
 Ordered,thaX the following message he sent to the bouse of representa- 
 tives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate concur with yanr proposition tp meet in your chamber to- 
 morrow at 4 o'clock, p. M. for the purpose of electing two senators to rep- 
 resent this state in congress, and nominate Mr. James' White, Mr. William 
 Blount, Mr. William Cocke, and Mr. David Campbell. The Senate have 
 appointed Mr. Rutledge to superintehd the balloting on their part. 
 
 A message from the bouse of representatives: ' 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, . 
 
 We concur with you- in referring the papers laid before us by the Gov- 
 ernor^ to a special committee, and have named .on our part, Messrs. Blair, 
 Lewis, Montgomery, Newell, Weakley, and donway, to act with. such 
 gentlemen by you appointed. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1796. 
 
 Met ^according to adjournment. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 'j>\. 
 
 This bouse concur with your message, and on part of this house, do 
 nominate Mr. Fort to superintend the balloting with the gentlemen by you 
 appointed^ 
 
 Received from the .house of representatives, a bill to empower the jus- 
 tices of each court of the several counties in this state, to lay and have 
 the same collected, an additional county tax for the year 1797,-i-Also, a 
 bill to establish fairs and markets in the,,county of Greene, each endorsed, 
 read'the first tjme and passed. '^^ 
 
 Ordered that these bills be read, whicti being read were passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Mr. Frazier moved for leave and, presented a bill to amend the law res- 
 pecting the revenue and the treasury department, Wiiibh being read was 
 passed the first time. ^ 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill to amend an act, ' en- 
 titled an act ascertaining the number of judges of the superior courts of 
 law and equity, fixing their sa:laTies,,!||id directing their qualifications to 
 offic^, passed, at Knox'ville,* at an assetnbly begun and held the twenty- 
 eighth day of March last past, endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered'thdit this bill be read, which being read was passed the first 
 time. 
 1 Received from the house of representatives, a bill providing for the 
 
election of electors of a President and Vice President of the United States, 
 endorsed, read the first time and passed. , " 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read was passed the first 
 time and returned. 
 
 Mr, Rutledge from the joint balloting for two senators to represent t^is 
 state in the congress of the United States, reported, that William Blount 
 and William Cocke were duly elected senators. 
 
 Received also from the house of representatives, a bill directing the 
 mode of electing one representative to represent this state in the Congress 
 of the United States, endorsed, read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill hei read, which being read, was amended, and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : 
 iMir. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith, you have transmitted to you a commun'ication from the gov- 
 ernor, for your inspection and concurrence, to the endor^d reference. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and GentlSmen, 
 
 This house made the following resolution, which is sent you for your 
 concurrence. 
 
 House of Representatives, August 2, 1796. 
 
 Resolved, that the clerk of the senate and' clerk df the house of reprer 
 sentaiives, shall each transmit a copy of the entry on the journals of eacn 
 house, respectively, of the election of William Blount and William Qocke) 
 Esquires, senators, to represent this state in the Congress of the United 
 States, which copies shall be signed by the speakers and attested by the 
 clerks of each house, res.pectively, which shall be a certificate for his ex- 
 cellency the governor, ta issue credenfials thereupon, to William Blount 
 and William Cocke, of their election. 
 
 Received a bill to amend the line between Hawkins and Grainger coun: 
 ties, and for other purposes, endorsed, read the first time, amended and 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read the firsl| time was re- 
 jected. ■ 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clopk, A', m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST -3, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment, ■^'' 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill to amend the law 
 respecting the revenue and the treasury department, endorsed, read the 
 first titqe and passed. t . 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was amended and pass- 
 ed the second time. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Genllemeik, 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the report of the committee, to whom was re- 
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 ferred the communications from , the governor, with entries thereon of 
 what this house have resolved relative to said report, for your concurrence. 
 - Your committee to whom was referre4 the two cpmmniiications from 
 the governor, do report : 
 
 Ist. ,That the objects it embraces are now under the consideration of 
 the general assembly in part, and acted upon in p&rt. Respecting the let- 
 ter from the secretary at war, your committee do recommend that it bs 
 resolved, tha;t the governor issue a proclamation agreeably to the purport 
 of said letter. On the second communication, your committee talking into 
 view the actual situation of the finances of this state, and considering 
 that the expenditures of th« government will be augmented by the present 
 session, are of opinion,- that it would, be improper to make any application 
 for defr»ying the expences of this road therein mentioned at this tkne, but 
 that the governor be authorised to appoint commissioners, or reviewers, to ' 
 report on the road, when completed, to the next general assembly : Al) 
 which is submitted. 
 
 (Signed) , JOHN RHEIA, Ch. 
 
 Ordered that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in appointing a committee to wait on Wil- 
 liam Cocke, Eoq., and present the address by you prepared for,that pur- 
 pose, and name on their part Mr.- Lewis. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of ike Senate, 
 
 This house have nominated Messrs. Rhea, Lewis and Outlaw, to be a 
 committee with such gentlemefn as you shall appoint to prepare an address 
 to the governor on the subject of his communications to the general as- 
 sembly. 
 
 Ordered that the following message be seat to the' house of representa- 
 tives ; » 
 
 Mr.i^eaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house Concur with you in appointing a committee to prepare an 
 address to be presented to his excellency the governor, in answer to his 
 two communications, and have on their part appointed Messrs. Frazier 
 and M'Minn. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house has resolved, that the following addres^^be presented to Mr. 
 William Cocke: 
 
 Sir, By a vote of the general assembly of the state of Tennessee, Mr. 
 William Blount and yourself, formerly elected senators to represent this 
 state in the senate of the Congress of the United States, are again elected 
 for that purpose, the general assembly do, on behalf of the citizens of the 
 state of Tennessee, express their entire confidence in the fidelity and in- 
 tegrity of their senators. 
 Mr. Wm. Cooke. 
 
 That a committee be appointed to wait on Mr. Cocke, to present the 
 
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 same, and for that purpose have named Messrs. Port and Bkir, to act with 
 such gentlemen as you shall appoint, which is sent to ybii for your con- 
 currence. 
 
 Ordered that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives ; 
 
 Mt. Speaker and Gentkrtien, 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time the bill directing the 
 mode of electing one representative to represent this state, in the Con- 
 gress of the United States, and have amended it by Striking out of the 
 fifth section from the word representative, the words ' And if the same be 
 not derided by the said returning officers, they shall decide it ;' which 
 whei\ thus amended, the clause stands as follows : ' Sect. 5. Be it enacted, 
 that if two or more candidates have the same number of votes, the said 
 returning officers shall decide which of thera sliall be tepreaentative, in 
 the same manner as grand jurors are by law drawn for.' 
 
 If yott agree to this amendment you will please send two of your mem- 
 bers to see it made. 
 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clock, p. M. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion, Mr. Kelly had leave to absent himself from the service of 
 this house until Saturday next. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill providing fo,r the 
 election of electors of a President aiid Vice President of the United States, 
 endorsed, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, thaX this bill be read, which being read was amended, and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives ; 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with the amendment by yon proposed- to the bill, di- 
 recting the mode of electing one representative, to represent this state in 
 the Congress of the United States, and do nominate Messrs. Outlaw and 
 Newell to see it made- 
 
 Which being read, the bill directing the mode of electing one represen- 
 tative to represent this state in the Congress of the United Slates was 
 ■read, amended, passed the third time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have concurred with the report of the committee oji the 
 remonstrance of Andrew Jackson, Esq, and send it to you for your coil- 
 currence. 
 
 Which report is as follows : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the remonstrance of Andrew 
 Jackson, are of opinion, that if the money appropriated by law, in Mere 
 District, to the payment of the attorney, has been appropriated to the use 
 of the Territory ; that hh remohstrance is in part reasonable and ought to 
 be granted : All which is submitted. 
 
 (Signed) Wm. FORT, Gh. 
 
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 Which being read, was ordered to lie on the table till to-morrow. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mt. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed Messrs. Rhea and Weakley a committee, od 
 the part of this house, to act in conjunction vrith such gentlemen as yon 
 may appoint, to examine all the bills that may be passed this session <rf 
 the general assembly. 
 
 Which being read, the following message was returned : 
 Mr. Sjiejaker and Gentlemen, ' 
 
 The senate concur with you in appointing a committee to examine the 
 bills which may be passed this session, and appoint on their part Mr. 
 M'Minn. 
 
 Mr. M'Minn moved for leave and presented a bill, appointing commis- 
 sioners, in addition to those already appointed, in the county of Grainger, 
 &c. 
 
 Oriere(2 that this bill be read, which being read, was passed the first 
 time. 
 
 Mr. M'Minn from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, 
 reported, that they had examined the act directing the mode of electing one 
 representative to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, 
 and found it to be duly engrossed ; on which the speaker affixed his sig- 
 nature thereto in presence of the house. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill to empower the jus- 
 tices of each court of the several counties in this state, to lay and have 
 the same collected, an additional county tax fw the year 1797, endorsed, 
 read the second time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read, was amended and pass- 
 ed the second time. 
 
 Received also, a bill to authorise the treasurer to pay Charles Robert- 
 son for cutting and clearing a road from the Warm Springs to Sberrel's 
 cove ; endorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read was rejected. 
 
 Also, a bill to establish fairs and markets in the county of Greene, en- 
 dorg^d, read the second time and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read was rejected. 
 
 Likewise, a -bill making compensation to the members, clerks, and door- 
 keepers of the general assembly, and for other purposes. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be read, which being read was passed the first time. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : - 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed the following persons justices of the peace, 
 for the several counties hereafter mentioned, and have sent it to you for 
 your concnrrejice. 
 
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 Fot the county of Blount—' 
 
 For the county of Carter *' 
 
 For the county cf Davidson Thomas Hatchings, John Willaimson, 
 
 John Hirkpatrick, Robert Edmondson, Thomas Talbot, William Donelson,, 
 David Beaty, George M'Whirter, Adam Lyn, and Ephraim M'Lain. 
 
 For the county of Grainger. * 
 
 For the county of Greene. — Joseph Lusk, Adonijah Morgan, Daniel 
 Carter, Thomas Love, David Russell, John Harmon, John Collier, and 
 Benjamin M'Nutt, 
 
 For the county of Hawkins.^— 
 
 For the county of Jefferson — Peter Pine, and William Job. 
 
 For the county of Knot,— 3en}a.mia Giat, William Read, and Paul Har- 
 elson. 
 
 For the county of Montgomery. 
 
 For the epunty of Robertson.—; 
 
 For the county c/" Sullivan. — Nicholas Mercer, and John Williams. 
 
 For the county of Sumner.— Daniel Smith. 
 «' For thf county of Sevier. i 
 
 :'<. For the county of Washington. — John M'ColIester, and Benjamin Hol- 
 land. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tiyes : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with your -appointment of justices of the peace, ex- 
 cept as to Adonijah Morgan, David Russell, and John Harmon, of Greene 
 county, and Paul Harrelson, of Knox county. 
 
 The senate nominate the following persons as justices of the peace : 
 
 For the county of Carter — John Hardin. 
 
 For the county of Greene — Robett Wyley. 
 
 For the county of Enox 
 
 The senate nominate Peter Counts as surveyor for the county of Greene. 
 
 The Senate also nominate the following persons as justifies of the 
 peace : . ,* 
 
 For the county of Hawkins — John Young, Isham Reynolds, George''? 
 Roberts, junr. Robert Campbell, Peter Miller, Joseph Webster, William 
 M'Gehee, and Moses Ball. 
 
 On motion of Mr. M'Min'n, seconded by Mr. Frazier, the following reso- 
 lution was entered into: Whereas it would contribute. highly to tb&'ad- 
 vantage of this government, as well as to the convenience of travellers 
 who mayvhave occasion to pass from any of the southern states toJ:h|s 
 state, by way of the Warm Springs on French Broad, to have opened W 
 road sufficient for carriages to pass with as much safety and convenience 
 as possible'; And whereas it appears that Charles Robertson hath proceed- 
 ed to the opening and clearing a road to the aforesaid Warm Springs, 
 and reports it to be in part completed ; Nevertheless, it appearing fVom 
 good authority, that a nearer and ' better vi»y can be obtained, to t'be end 
 therefore, that the experiment be made, 
 
 Resolvedt'thaX John Wilson, George Maxwell, and George Gillespie,, be 
 appointed reviewers, and they, oi a majority of them, are hereby author- 
 ised and directed to review both ways, and to report to the next general 
 
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 assembly, upon oath, which will admit of the nearest and best way, wftFo 
 the probable expence attending the opening the waggon road, together 
 with the value of the labour done by Mr. Charles Robertson, on the way 
 that he is now opening ; for jvhieh services, each of the said reviewers 
 shall be allowed the sum of one dpllar and seventy-five cents for every day 
 they shall necessarily be employed in the discharge of the duties required 
 by this resolution. 
 
 Resolved, that the sa,id reviewers shall meet , at the house of Charles 
 Robertson, on NolicTiucky river, on the fifteenth day of September next, 
 or as soon thereafter as possible, and proceed to duties of their appoint- 
 ment. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen^ 
 
 We herewith send yon a resolution which we have entered into this 
 day, respecting the opening a road from the Warm Springs, on French 
 Broad, with which your concurrence is requested. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill appointing commis- 
 sioners in addition to those appointed in the county of Grainger, &c. en- 
 dorsed, read the first time and passed. 
 
 Ordered that this bill be real, which being read was passed the second 
 time. ' 
 
 Mr. M'Minn moved for leaveto withdraw for amendment, the bill direct- 
 ing the mode of electing the several officers, whose appointments are vest- 
 ed iq the coun):y courts^ &c. which was granted. 
 
 Adjourned, till 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. ;*' 
 
 Mr. M'Minn, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill direct- 
 ing the mode of electing the several officers whose appointments tire vest- 
 ed in the county courts, tfec. returned the same with the amendments, 
 ■which being read was passed the-eecond time. 
 
 Received from the hon. William Cocke, esq. the following.address : 
 
 The hon; General Assembly of the state of Tennessee: 
 Gentlemen, ' 
 
 Nothing can be a higher reward for faithful services, than the approba- 
 tion of a free people — I call my country free, because by their constitu- 
 tion they are so. ^ 
 
 I cannot help mentioning to you, I feel the deepest concern to see our 
 de^trest rights invaded by tl^e, supreme legislature of the nation. We are 
 by them made subjept to the payment of taxes, while we have been un- 
 justly deprived of representation. 
 
 We have been deprived of the nse of our property for public conveni- 
 ence, without any compensation being made, and acts in the stile ,of laws 
 have been passed declaring it highly penal to enjoy the free use thereof : 
 Such rude attacks on our cohsXittitional rights should be remonstrated 
 against with freedqm and firmness. 
 
 As you are pleased to express yonr confidence in your seijators, permit 
 me to assure you, that I have f^lt the greatest pleasure, in beinga witness 
 
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 of the unwearied diligenee and patriotic exertions of my colleagne, and 
 greatly anticipate the pleasure of serving with a man so devoted to the 
 public good. 
 
 I hope our opponents in the senate' of the united states, will be unable 
 to find another quibble, whereby to deprive us of an equal share of the 
 representation that shall make the laws by which we are to be governed. 
 I am, with treat respect, 
 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 WILLIAM COCKE. 
 KnoxvHle, August 3, 1796. 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a, m. 
 
 FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received fi'om the house of representatives, a bill for laying an idditiOn- 
 al county tax, endorsed, read the third time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, on motion of Mr. 
 M'Minn, the following message was ordered to be sent to the house of 
 representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, » . 
 
 The senate have read for the third and li^st time, the bill for laying an 
 additional county tax, and propose amending it, by adding to the last sec- 
 tion after the words 'Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, and Washing- 
 ton, ' the words 'and Hawkins,' and to strike out the word 'and '.from 
 before the word ' Washington. ' If you should agree to this amendment, 
 you will please send two of your members to see it made. 
 
 Received from the t^^se of representatives *. 
 
 A biir making compensation to the members, clerks, and doo|!-keepers of 
 the general assembly, and for other purposes, endorsed, read the second 
 time and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read was, on motion of Kt. 
 M'Minn, withdrawn for amendment. 
 
 Received from the hou«e gf representatives the following message : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with your message with respect to the addition of 
 Hawkins, and striking out the word ' and ^ from before ' Washington ; ' and 
 have sent Messrs. Rhea and Gass to see the amendments made. 
 
 Which being read, the bill for laying an additional county tax was ta- 
 ken up, passed the third time and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Orderedi that the following message be sent to the house of repreafenta- 
 tives : , : ^; ■ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have' received from you f,he bill to amend me law respecting 
 the revenue and treasury department ; it appears by a number of loose 
 and detached papers enclosed in it, that they w%re intended as amend- 
 ments; but the endorsement on the bill sa.ys, August ith, 1196, read the 
 third and last time and passed, L. Grimes, C, H. R. The senate wish 
 
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 ypu to explain whether this bill was amended or not, and if so, in what 
 manner, as there appears no order in the amendment, by which they can 
 arrange them. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ^'^ 
 
 The house of r^resentatives propose to appoint a committee to draw 
 an estimate of the expenditures of the present general assembly, and re- 
 port the same, and nominate on the part of this house Messrs. Weakley, 
 Henderson, Lewis, and Fort, to. act with such gentlemen as yon may 
 think proper to add. 
 
 Which beio^read, the following message was ordered to be returned: 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in appointing a committee to draw up an 
 e^imate of the expenditures of the present general assembly, and name 
 on their part Mr. M'Minn and Mr. Lewis^ The senate propose that the 
 same committee be instructed to contract with the printer for the printing 
 of the acts and journals of this session. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'cbck, p. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. M'Minn from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills,, 
 reported, that the act for laying and collecting an additional county tax, 
 was duly engrossed, whereupon the speaker affixed bis signature thereto 
 in the presence of the house. 
 
 Received from .the house of representatives : 
 
 A bill directing the moije of electing the several officers, whose appoint- 
 ments are by the constitution vested in the county courts of pleas and, 
 quarter sessions ; endorsed, read the second time,-amended and passed. 
 
 Orderedj^hiit this bill be read, which being readj was passed the third 
 time. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with you, that the committee appointed to estimate 
 the expenditures, shall also contract with the printer, as you observe. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill providing for the 
 election of electors to elec^l^ a president and vice president of the United 
 States, endorsed, read the third time, amended and passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill be read, which being read, on motion of Mr. 
 M'Minn, the following message was sent to the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate having read for the third and last time, the bill providing for 
 the election of electors of a President and' Vice President of the United 
 
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 States, have amended it as follows : In the 8th section after the words 
 ' to and from,' they have added the words, ' the said place of election,' and 
 to the bottom of said section, have added the following proviso : ' Provided 
 nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to 
 make any> compensation to the electors herein named, for electmg the 
 electors of a President and Vice President of the United States. 
 
 The senate have added the following as the 10th and last section of said 
 bill ; ' Section 10th, Be it enacted, that an act, entitled, an act providing 
 for the appointment of electors to elect a president and vice-president of 
 the United States, passed at an assembly begun and held at Knoxville, 
 28th of March last pa^t,' be, and the same is hereby repealed and made 
 void. If you should agree to these amendments you will please send two 
 of your members to see them made. 
 
 Messages from the house of, representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house hath herewith sent you the journal of the house, in order to 
 shew yon their proceedings on the act by you referred to. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house of representatives propose that a committee be appointed for 
 the purpose of drawing up a remonstrance, to be presented. to the Con- 
 gress of the united states, and nominate on the part of this house, Messrs. 
 Rhea, Outlaw, Newell, and Lewis, to ^ct with such gentlemen as you may 
 think proper to add. 
 
 Which being read, the following message was ordered to be returned : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ^ 
 
 The senate cannot concur with your proposition to appoint a committee 
 
 to draw up a remonstrance to Congress until they are informed of, the pur- ■ 
 
 port thereof. 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house do concur with your nomination of justices, for < Greene 
 county, as to Robert Wyley, in place of Adonijiah Morgan, but do insist 
 for your concurrence to our nomination of David Russel as a justice of 
 Greene county, also, of John Harman. ' This house do not concur in the 
 nomination of a surveyor for said county. Herewith is sent you a petition 
 from Greene county respecting David Russell, for your consideration. — 
 This house concur with your nomination of justices for Hawkins county, 
 and also nominate John Hogan for Sumner county. 
 
 Which being read, the following message was returned : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ^' 
 
 The senate concur with your nomination of David Russell, as a justice 
 
 of the peace for Greene county. 
 A message from the house of representatives : ^ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 This house concur with your message respecting the amendments by 
 
 you proposed, to the bill providing for the electors to elect a president and 
 
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 vice pi-esident of the Ualted Stated;, and a.ppoiflt Messrs. Blair and New.ell 
 to.see them made. 
 
 Which being read, the bill providing for the election of electors to elect 
 a president of the United Scai,es, was taken up, amended, passed the third 
 time and ordered to be engrosaedj> . 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill making compensation 
 to the members, clerks, and door keepers of the general assembly, and for 
 other purposes, endorsed, read the second- time, amended a^d passed. 
 
 Ordered, that this bill, be read, ti/hich being read, was amended and 
 passed the second time. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f. m, 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Amessage from the house of representatives: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This bouse do not concur with your message respecting the road lead- 
 ing Irom the Warm Springs ; they considering the resolve passed at the 
 last session, is still in force, and sufficiently declaring the opinion of the 
 legislature on that subject. 
 
 Mr. M'Minn, from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills, 
 reported, that the act directing" the mode of electing the? several officers, 
 wbose appointments are by the constitution vested in the county courts of 
 pleas and quarter sessions, was duly engrossed, whereupon, the speaker 
 affixei his signature thereto in presence of the house. 
 
 Messages from the house of representatives :. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ' 
 
 The purport of the remonstrance to be drawn up by the committee, and 
 to be presented to Cdngress, if approved of by the legislature, is respect- 
 ing the land below the Holston, and to which the Indian claim is not ex- 
 tinguished, and other grievances. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the report of the committee to whom was re- 
 ferred the communications from the governor ; this house have coacnrred 
 therewith, and have also nominated Messrs. Looney, Clack; and Peck, to 
 be a committee wtih such gentlemen as you shall appoint, to wait on the 
 governor, and present the same to him, which is sent to you for your con- 
 currence. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the communications from his ex- 
 cellency the governor, report, that the following address be presented to 
 him : 
 
 To bis Excellency John Sevier, esquire, governor of the state of Ten- 
 ' nessee : 
 SIR, 
 
 We are fully epnsible, that the important objects by you laid before this 
 general assembly, made it necessary for you to convene the legislature at 
 this time. 
 
 We rejoice with you in the event of this state being firmly admitted into 
 the federal union ; and Our minds are filled with the most pleasing sensa- 
 
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 tipns, when we reiect on tb^; proaperlty and political happiness to which 
 we view as a certain prelude. Be assured, sir, it will be our^rstand 
 greatest care to adopt such measures as will promote the true interests of 
 this state, a^connected with the American union. 
 
 With respect to our representation, in the senate of, the United States, 
 in particular, we flatter ourselves, such steps have been taken, that no 
 reason now remains sufficient to justify that body in refusing any linger 
 to recognize our senators. 
 
 We view it as essentially necessary to the preservation of peace and 
 harmony \yith the Indian tribes, that the constitutional treaties and laws 
 should be duly observed ; and we have the fullest confidence that the ex- 
 ecutive of this state will take proper measures to enforce their due execu- 
 tion. JOSEPH M'JVIIiSIN, Ch. 
 
 Which being read was concurred wlih. ' 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill amending. the law re- 
 spect ing the revenue and the treasury departments, .endorsed, read the 
 third and last time and passed. 
 
 Mr. Poherty mpved for leave to witl^draw for amanddient, the bill to 
 amend the law respecting the revenue and the treasury departments, 
 which wasgrapte.d. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of represen- 
 tatives: . 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose to, meet you at half past 7 o'clock this evening, in 
 your chamber, to take into consideration the bill respecting the revenue 
 and treasury departments. 
 
 To this message the following answer was reeeived : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house cannot concur with you respecting a conference. 
 
 Adjourned till Monday 9 o'clodk, A. U. 
 
 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1796. 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion, ordered that the following message be laent to the bouse of 
 representatives ; 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 ' The senate concur with you in appointing a commiftse to dravv up a 
 remonstranpe to Congress, and name on their part Messrs, White and po- 
 herty. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives, a bill making compensation 
 to the members, clerks & door keepers, of the general assen^bly, and for 
 other purposes, endorsed, read the third time, amended, and'passed.— Or- 
 dered that this bill be read, which being read, on motion of Mr. M'Minn, 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives : , 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time, the bill making com- 
 
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 pensation to the memberB, clerks, and door keepers, of the general assem- 
 bly, &c. and have amended it, by filling up the blank <to George Roulstone, 
 eight dollars for stationarj^ and to Nathaniel Buckingham, eight dollars, 
 for engrossing. ' Also to Thomas Bounds, door keeper, one dollar and sev- 
 ty five cents per day. The senate have further amended said bill by stri- 
 king out the last section thereof. Should you agree to these amendments, 
 you will please send two of your members to see them made. 
 
 To the foregoing message the following answer was returned : 
 Mr. Speaker and Genilefnen, 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the clerks and door 
 keepers, and amendments to the bill, containing the same, and nominate 
 Messrs. Copke and Rhea to see the amendments made. 
 
 Which being read, the bill making compensation to the members, clerks 
 and door-keepers of the general assembly, and for other purposes, was 
 read the third time, passed and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Mr. Dotierty, who had leave to withdraw for amendment, the bill to 
 amend the law respecting the revenue and the treasury departments, re- 
 turned the same, which being read the third time, was on motion re- 
 jected. 
 
 Mr. M'Min from the committee to whom was referred the examination 
 of engrossed bills, reported that the act providing for the election of elec- 
 tors to elect a president and vice president of the United States ; and the 
 act making compensation to the members, clerks, &c. of the general as- 
 sembly, and for other purposes, were truly engrossed from the original ; to 
 which the speaker of the senate afBxed his signature. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose that the committee to whom it was referred to 
 draught and report the expences of the present session of assembly, make 
 up the estimate to the end of this day and no longer. 
 
 To which the following answer was returned : 
 
 Mr. 'Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate agree that the committee make up the estimate of the ex- 
 pences of this assembly to this day inclusive, as by you proposed. 
 
 Received from the house of representatives the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose the following resolves, which is sent to you for your 
 concurrence. 
 
 Resolved, that a copy of the journals of each house respecting the ap- 
 pointment of justices of the peace, to be made out by the clerks respec- 
 tively, be signed by the speakers, and sent to the governor to issue the 
 commissions. 
 
 Also, the following resolution : 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone print five hundred copies of the jour- 
 nals of this present session of the general assembly, to be distributed as 
 directed by a resolve of the last session of the general assembly. 
 
 Ordered, that the following jnessage be sent to the house of representa- 
 tives ; 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with the resolution entered into by yon, respecting' 
 the commissions of the magistrates, but disagree to the one respecting 
 the printing five hundred journals, and offer in lieu thereof the following : 
 
 Resolved, that George Roulstone do print fiv^ hundred copies of the laws 
 and one hundred copies of the journals of each house, of this assembly, 
 and distribute them as directed by a. resolve of the last assembly. 
 
 To the foregoing the following answer was received: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gendenien, 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the printing the acts 
 and journals of this session of the general assembly. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Rutledge,the following mes- 
 sage was sent to the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr. 'Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate propose that a joint committee wait on his excellency the 
 governor, and inform him, that the general assembly propose adjourning ' 
 this evening, sine die, having finished the public, business for which they 
 were convened, and name on tb&ir part Mr. Lewie. 
 
 Messages from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose to add Alexander Greer and Samuel Williams to 
 the^nomination of justices of the peace for the county of Carter. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with you in appointing a committee to wait on the 
 governor, and nominate on their pari Messrs. Gass and Cocke for that pur- 
 pose. 
 
 Mr, M'Min from the committee appointed to contract with the printer 
 made the following report : 
 
 Your committee appointed to qontract with the printer, report, that 
 they have agreed with him to do the printing of this session on the same 
 terms as agreed upon for the printing of the last session. 
 
 On motion, ordered, that the following messages be sent to the house of 
 representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in the nomination of Alexander Greer and 
 Samuel Williams, as justices of the peace for Carter county. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate send you the report of the committee appointed to contract 
 with the printer for your concurrence. 
 
 A message from the house of Representatives : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house concur with your message respecting the remonstrance to 
 Congress. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
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 This house propose to rescind the resolution entered into relative to 
 adjoucning sine die, and propose tomeet to-morrow morning at six o'clock. 
 
 To this message the following answer was returned : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate agree to adjourn till to-morrow six o'clock, a. m. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives ; 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, 
 
 This house have proceeded to amend the remonstrance to be laid before 
 Congress, and herewith send the amendment to you for your concurrence. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 6 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. White from the committee' appointed to draw up a remonstrance to 
 be presented to Congress, reported th^ following : 
 
 To the Hon. the Congress- of the United States of America. 
 The address and remonstrance of the general assembly of tl»e state of Ten- 
 nessee, on behalf of the citizens thereof, 
 Selieth forth : 
 
 1st. It appears by an act of Congress, ratified la June, one itBoilsand 
 seven hundred and ninety-six, that the State of Tennessee, is admitted 
 into the Federal Union, on an equal footing with any of the original states 
 in all respects whatever. 
 
 2d. At the beginning of the late American revolution, the United States 
 guaranteed to each state its sovereignty, according to the chartered limits 
 thereof : — And by the treaty of Paris, dona in the year one thousand seven 
 hundred and eighty-three, the king of Great Britain ackaowledged the 
 •United States to be free sovereign and independent, and for himself, his 
 heirs and successors, relinquished a.ll> claims tothe government, propriety 
 and territorial rights of the same and every part thereof — It is believed 
 that this relinquishment operated to each st^te respectively, according to 
 the chartered limits thereof, as to right of sqil and sovereignty; and in 
 the said treaty no provision for a reservation of any Indian claim is 
 Made. 
 
 3d. In one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six. North Carolina 
 made a bilf of rights, in the last section of which is contained a declara- 
 tion of the sovereignty,, right and property of territory, as limited and des^ 
 cribed in the charter of king Charles, with a proviso, for any nation or na- 
 tions of Indians, at the discretion of the legislature. 
 
 4th'. Acting on the principles contained in the first and third section of 
 this address (confirmed by those in the second section thereof) North 
 Carolina, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, 
 opened a land office for the sale of lands, within the limits thereof, as aip- 
 pears from the preamble of the said act, to operate as extensively as the 
 said limits, as is also set forth in the third section thereof, entries for lands 
 being to be made with the entry taker of any county within the state for 
 claims for any lands lying in such county, except as therein excepted. — 
 In the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, by an act of 
 
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 the legislature, the county of Washington was erected, and the limits 
 thereof described, containing all the lands within the chartered limits of 
 the Btate, lying between the Appalachian mouHtains and the river 
 Miesissippi (which is now in the state of Tennessee). Under this act, 
 the land oflBce for sa)e of land, first begun its Operations in the. said dis- 
 cribed county. ',^ 
 
 ■ 5th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and severity-eiglrt, an Set 
 was passed by the legislature of the state of North Carolin!a, in the fifth 
 section whereof, a line is mentioned and described. ■ It h believed that by 
 this act and line, as described in the said section, no relinquishment of 
 right of territory is made ; but that the said line was declared for certain 
 political reasons of the said state. 
 
 6th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, passed 
 another act for the sale of lands. This actfTevives and continues the first 
 act,' except what is thereby repealed, and in its otiject. embraces the limits 
 described in the act erecting Washington county before alluded to. 
 
 7th. In consequence of this, and other laws respecting sales of land, 
 by entries made in land offices, ^nd warrants issued thereon, grants have 
 been issued in part, and (warrants yet to lay) for lands lying within the 
 original limits of the county of Washington. * 
 
 8th.., In the , year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, North 
 Caroliiia made a cession of western lands to Congress, for the use of the 
 United States, under certain express conditions and subject thereto, as 
 contained in the, act of cession for that purpose; and the contract, was 
 solemnly executed by deed on the part of North Carolina, and accepted on 
 the part of Congress on beh$lf of the United States : Part of the conditiotis 
 of said contract are reported by a committee at the last session of Con* 
 gross : And the said act provides, that the governor for the time being 
 shall, and is required to perfect such titles in such manner as if the act 
 had never been passed. *: 
 
 9th. The constitution of the United States confirms all engagements 
 and contracts ^ntered into by the United States, before the adoption there- 
 of; under existing laws, the enterers and grintees of lands lying within 
 the said original limits of Washington county, expected they were secure, 
 as to the right in fee, and right of possessing the land^ by them purchased 
 and honestly paid for. 
 
 10th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, the 
 treaty of Hopewell vas made with the Cherokee Indians by the United 
 States ; but the agent of North Carolina. pro tested against the same. In 
 the year one thousand seven hundred and oinety-one, the treaty of Hol- 
 Bton ,was made between the United States and the Cherokee Indians, des- 
 cribing a line as ther^n mentioned : And by an act of Congress,' passed 
 at the last session, fines, forfeitures and imprisonment aire enacted against 
 claimants and grantees of lands lying beyond said line, for doing thiifgs 
 in said act mentioned. .■ , ^ 
 
 11th. This general assembly believe that the enterers and grantees of * 
 lands lying over the said line, are much injured by the operation pf the 
 said last mentioned treaty, and are in possibility lia,ble to be much more 
 oppressed by the operation of the said last mentioned ^ct of Congress, 
 being thereby altogether prohibited from doing any act of ownership, on 
 
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 iani^s by them, long time past, harm fide contracted and paid for, and for 
 whicrh, in part, grants have issued nnder the faith of North Carolina and 
 the IJnited States. 
 
 12th. It is believed that, the Indians have no fee simple in the lands 
 alluded to, ofjierwise the veryideed made *by North Carolina to the United 
 States woi|Id be void. — If the Indians have any kind of claim to the lands 
 in question, it is believed to be of the lowest kind of tenancy, namely that 
 of tenants at will. 
 
 13th. This legislature ever willing to support the constitution and 
 laws of the United States, made pursuant thereto, being impressed with a 
 sense of the injury and grievances sustaitied by the citizens in consequence 
 of the line of the said treaty of Ilolston, and the act before mentioned, do 
 earnestly request, that the prohibitions preventing them to possess the 
 lands before alluded to may be jremoved — That provision by law be made 
 for extinguishing the Indian claim ta said lands — That the owners aijd 
 grantees of saidlands, may enter upon, occupy and possess the^me in a 
 full and ample manner, and have ev^y right, privilege, and advantage, 
 which they are entitled to by constitiiilional laws ; which justice being 
 done to the citizens of this state, the officers of government will be enabled 
 to execute the cbn8titution|l laws of the United States with ease and con- 
 venience. 
 
 On motion, ordered that the following message be sent (o the house of 
 representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, " , 
 
 The business of the general assembly being ended, this house propose 
 adjourning sine die. 
 
 A' message from the house of representatives-: * 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose the following resolution, which is sent to you for 
 your concurrence ; «* 
 
 Resolved, that it shall be a duty of the senators and representative of 
 this state in the Congress of the United States, to lay a remonstrance of 
 this legislature before Congress, and endeavor that the Object thereof be 
 obtained. 
 
 To which the following message was returned : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur wili you in the resolution by you entered into, res- 
 pecting the remonstance to be presented to Congress. 
 
 A message from the house of representatives : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, '<**■ 
 
 The house concur with your messagojproposing an adjournment sine die. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Tipton, Resolved unanimous- 
 ly that the thanks of this, house be presented to the fion. James Winches- 
 ter? for his assiduity, and attention to public business as speaker thereof. 
 
 ,On motion the house adjourned sine die, 
 
 JAMES WINCHESTER, 
 Speaker of the Senate. 
 By order, 
 
 GEORGE ROULSTONE, 
 
 Clerl; of the Senate. 4 <> : 
 
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 Joseph M'MIn, 
 Thomas Renders^, 
 John Cocke, 
 George DoBerty, 
 Alexander Oatlaw, 
 Adam Peck, 
 James White, 
 John Meoefee, 
 John Crawfordj 
 George Rutledge, 
 John Rheai, 
 David Looifiey, 
 James Winchester, 
 Stephen Cantrel, 
 William Montgomerjfif 
 John Clack, 
 Spencer Clack, 
 Samuel Newel, 
 James Ford, 
 William Fort, 
 John Tipton, 
 James Stnart, 
 John Blair, 
 
 George Roulstone, C. S. 
 
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 Allowance to NathaQiel 
 Suckingham for engross- 
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 Lud well ..Grymes, clerk 
 house of representatives, 
 
 John Hillsman, assistant 
 clerk to do. 
 
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 John Hillsman, for do. 
 
 Thomas Bounds, 'door- 
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JOURNAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 HOUSE OF EEPEESENTATIYES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 STATE OF TENNESSEE, 
 
 BEGON AND HELD AT KNOXVILLE, ON SATpRDAY, THE 
 
 THIRTIETH DAY OF JULY, ONE THOUSAND SEVEN 
 
 HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX. 
 
 KNOXVILLE : 
 
 PRINTED BY GEORGE ROULSTONE, PRINTER TO THE STATE, 1796. 
 
 I^ASHVILLE: 
 
 RE PRINTED BY McKENNIB & BROWN, TRUE WHIG OFEICE. 
 
 1852. 
 
ORDERED TO BE RE-PRINTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 
 OF THE STATE OPj TENNESSEE, OP 1851-2. 
 
JOUEIAL 
 
 OF THE 
 
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
 
 At a meeting pf the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, ^tegnn 
 and held at Knfixville, on Saturday, the thirtieth day' of July, one thou- 
 sand seven hundred and 'ninety-six;, agreeably to< the follcming Procla- 
 mation of his Excellency the Governor, 
 
 WHEREAS I have lately received authentic information, that an act 
 of the Congress of the United States, passed at their last session, 
 involved several acts of this state in difficulty, and renders the same in- 
 complete ; to answer the purposes and salutary uses and effect^ intended 
 to be obtained therefrom, by the honorable the legislature of this state : 
 
 / HAVE thought it necessary and highly expedient^, to summon the 
 members of the General Assembly, to convene on flie last Saturday in the 
 present month : And do strictly request and enjoin them, and each of 
 them', to be puiictual and particular in giving their attendance accordingly, 
 in order to take under their due deliberation such matters as may t>e laid 
 before them. 
 
 GIVEN under my hand and seal, at Knoxville this fourth day of July 
 one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, and in the twenty-first year of 
 American Indep'endence. 
 
 j Signed) . 
 
 "^ ' JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 By the Goy^nor, 
 WiLLiABt Macl*, Sec'y. 
 
 The following members appeared and took their seats, viz. 
 
 Joseph Black, from the county of Blount. 
 
 Robeirt Weakly, from the county of Davidson. 
 
 Joseph Conway and John Gass, from the county of Greene. 
 
Thomas Henderson, from the county of Hawkins. 
 
 Alexander Ontlaw & Adam Peck, from the county of Jefferson. 
 
 John Menefee and John Crawford, from the county of Knox. 
 
 Spencer Clack and Samuel Newel, from the county of Sevier. 
 
 Stephen Cantrel and William Montgomery, from the county of Sum- 
 ner. 
 
 John Rhea and David Looney, from the county of Sullivan. 
 
 The house then proceeded to choose a speaker pro. tern, when Alexan- 
 der Outlaw was chosen and conducted to the chair. 
 
 It was then moved that the house appoint a clerk, when Ludwell 
 Grymes was chosen and qualified accordingly. 
 
 John. Rhea was chosen door keeper. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent' to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, ', '■ 
 
 A sufficient number of the House of Representatives have convened, 
 
 and are ready to proceed' tO' business. 
 Adjourned till Monday 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1796. 
 
 Met apcerding to adjournment. 
 
 The following menibers appeared and took their seats, 
 
 William Fort, from, the county of Tennessee. 
 
 Seth Lewis, from the county of Davidson. 
 
 John Blair, from the county of Washington. 
 
 John Cocke, from the county of Hawkins. 
 
 James Houston, of Blount county, having resigned his seat in the Gen- 
 eral Assembly, and it appearing from the credentials produced by Little- 
 page Syms, that he has been duly elected to represent the said county in 
 lieu of the said Houston : On motion took the oaths necessary for the 
 qualification of a member of the General Assembly, and took his seat. 
 
 A message received from the Senate: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate is convened and ready to proceed to tW dispatch of public 
 business. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Jhis house is also convened, and ready to proceed to business. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Port, seconded by Mr. Lewis, ordered, that Mr. Cocke 
 and Mr. Weakly be appointed to prepare rules for this house, during the 
 present session. 
 
 On motion of Mr Rhea, seconded by Mr. New6ll, ordered that.'^e follow- 
 ing message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have nominated Messrs. Fort and Gass with such gentle- 
 men as you shall appoint to wait upon his Excellency the Governcr, to ifl- 
 
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 form him that the general assembly are ready to receive Mis communica- 
 tions.. . 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, seronded by Mi. SymSj Resolved, thAt this house 
 choose an Assistant Clerk. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Newell, seconded by Mr. Blair, 
 
 Messrs. Crawford and Newell were appointed to superintend the ballot- 
 ing for Assistant Clerk, who reported, John Hillsman duly elected. 
 
 Received from the Senate the following message : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate concur with you in appointing a committee to wait on his 
 Excellency the Governor and name on their part Mr. Kelly. 
 
 Mr. Fort moved for leave to wait on his Excellency the Governor to in- 
 form him that the general assembly were ready to. receive his coinmunica- 
 tions. On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Fort, ordered, that the 
 follbvnng address of his Excellency the Governor be inserted on the jour- 
 nals of this house; 
 
 Knoxville, 30th July, 1796. 
 Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives : 
 
 The short time in which I conceived it was necessary to convene the 
 Legislature, compelled me to -call you together on so short a notice> In 
 the first instance it was necessary to give all the time the emergency of 
 the occasion would admit of, and. in the second from a cifcumstauce that 
 the election to be held for Representatives, was approaching so near at 
 hand,. made it necessary, as I conceived, for the assembly to have it in 
 their power, by a timely meeting (should, they in their wisdom deem it 
 proper) to make an alteration in the act directing the mode of electing 
 representatives to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, 
 before the day of election should arrive, as directed in the aforesaid act ; 
 otherwise it -might be attended with disputes and contentions of a disa- 
 greeable nature, for by a late act of Congress the intended number of our 
 representatives is diminished, of course, it proportionably lessens our num- 
 ber of electors, for President and Vice President of the United States. 
 
 Thus such a derangement will necessarily require an alteratiqn in our 
 acts passed for such purposes. * 
 
 Our Senators not beting recognized in the senate of the United States, 
 is another matter for your consideration and attention, and for your more 
 ample information, the several acts and. communications accompanying 
 this address, will elucidate unto you the propriety of my calling the as- 
 sembly together at this time. 
 
 I hope, I may be permitted to observe, that it is of importance, and con- 
 dusive to public happiness, to arrange our acts conformably with those of. 
 congress so far as tbejt shall respect- this state. 
 
 The foregoing are the reasons why I have thought proper to convene 
 the assembly in session on the present day ; and I make no doubt you will, 
 through your paternal care, wisdom, and patriotic deliberations, adopt such 
 measures as will tend to promote the public interest and general utility of 
 the state.' 
 
 I have the pleasure of announcing to you, gentlemen, the admission of 
 the State of Tennessee into the Federal IJnion, ii circumstance pregnant 
 
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 with every flattering prospect of peace, happiness and oppulence to our 
 infant State. The perio^ is at length arrived when the people of the 
 South Western Territory may enjoy all the blessings and liberties of a 
 free and Indepeindent republic. 
 
 Permit me to wish you public, domestie and individual happiness, while 
 I have the honor to be. 
 
 Very respectfully. 
 
 Your devoted and obedient servant, 
 
 ' (Signed) JOHN SEVIER. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Port, 
 Ordered, that the following message be .sent to the Senate ; accompa- 
 nied with the address, 
 
 Mr. iSpedker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the communication from his Excellency the 
 Governor, together with other official papers sent by him, 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave, and presented a remonstrance of Andrew 
 Jackson, which was read and referred to a committee of claims. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, seconded by Mr. Weakly, 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We propose that a committee of claims be appointed, and nominate on 
 our paft Messrs. Fort, Blaii*, and Menefee, to act with such gentlemen as 
 you may appoint on your part. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bill directing the mode of 
 electing one representative to represent this state in the congress of the 
 United States, which was read the first time, passed and sent to the Sen- 
 ate. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f. k. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Cocke, ordered, that the fol- 
 lowing message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker aiid Gentlemen, . jv 
 
 This house do propose that the general assembly do convene to-morrow 
 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in the Representatives Chamber, for the 
 purpose of ef^cting two Senatois to represent this state in the Congress 
 of the United States, which is sent to you for your concurrence. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 ' The*Senate having read the address of the goverpor, and the papers ac- 
 companying the same, have determined to commit the consideration there- 
 of to a special committee, and have named ou their part, Messrs. Lewis, 
 White, and M'Minn, to act with such gentlemen as you may join. ^ 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We concur with you in referring the papers laid before us by the Gov- 
 ernor, to a special committee, and have named on our part Messrs. Blair, 
 
Lewis, Montgomery, Newell, Weakley, and Conway,- to act with stoch 
 gentlemen by you appointed. j, 
 
 A message from tiie Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The sensite concur with you in appointing a committee of claims, and 
 name on our part Messrs. Doherty and Rutledge. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bill to empower the justices 
 of each court of the several counties in this state, to ky and have the 
 same collected, an additional county tax for the year 1797, which was read 
 the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, ^ 
 
 The Senate concur with your proposition to meet in your chamber to- 
 morrow at 4 o'clock, p. M. for the purpose of electing two senators to reg,? 
 resent this state in congress, and nominate Mr. James White, Mr. Willifim 
 Blount, Mr. William Cocke, and Mr. David Campbell. The Senate have 
 appointed Mr. Rutledge to superintend the balloting on their part. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with your message, and on part of this house, do 
 nominate Mr. Fort to superintend the balloting with the gentlemen by you 
 appointed. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a. u. < 
 
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Mr. Gass moved for leave, and presented a bill authorizing Fairs and 
 Markets in the county of Greene, which was read, passed and sent to the 
 senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill authorizing the justices of the courts 
 of the several counties in this state, to lay and have the same collected, 
 an additional county tax, for the year 1797, endorsed, ' Read the first time ' 
 and passed,' which on motion of Mr. Rhea, was ordered to lie on the table 
 foi- amendment. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bill to amend an act, enti- 
 tled, ' an act ascertaining the number of the judges of the supenor courts 
 of law and equity, and fixing their salaries and directing thefi">qualifica- 
 tfon to office,'^assed at Knoxville, at an assembly begun and held the 
 twenty-eightkday of March last past, which was read the first time,, pass- 
 ed and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill to amepd an act respecting the revenue 
 and treasury depaitment, endorsed, ' Read the first time and passed,' which 
 was read the first time and passed. 
 
 Mr. Rhea moved for leave, and presented a bill providing for the elec- 
 tion of electors of a President and Vice President of the United States, 
 which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 On motion of Mr, Rhea, the bill authorising the justices of each court. 
 
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 in the several counties in this state, to lay, and have the same collected, 
 an addlti&nal county tax for the year 1797, was, with its amendment read 
 the second time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clock, p. m. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 James Stuart, Esq. appeared and took, his seat as speaker. 
 
 Th<e senate and house of representati^ves having convened in the repre- 
 sentatives' chamber, pursuant to a resolutloa of both houses of yesterday, 
 when William Blount and William Cocke, were duly and constitutionally 
 elected senators, to represent this state in the senate of the United States, 
 and so declared by the speakel of the senate. 
 
 A bill directing the mode of electing one representative to represent this 
 state in the Congress of the United States, was read the second time 
 amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Received from his excellency the governor, a message respecting an 
 appropriation for the cutting a road from the Warm Springs to Sherrel's 
 cove ; which being read, was referred to a special committee. 
 
 Ordered that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith you have transmitted to you a communication from the gov- 
 ernor, for your inspection and concurrence, to the endorsed reference. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house made the following resolution, which is sent you for your 
 concurrence. 
 
 House of Repressniatives, August 2, 1796. 
 
 Resolved, that the clerk of the senate and clerk of the house of repre- 
 sentatives, shall each transmit a copy of the entry on the journals of each- 
 house, respectively, of the election of William Blount and William Cocke, 
 Esquires, senators, to represent this state in the Congress of the United 
 States, which copies shall be signed by the speakers and attested by the 
 clerks of each house, respectively, which shall be a certificate for his ex- 
 'cellency the governor, to issue credentials thereupon, to William Blount 
 and William Cocke, of their election. 
 
 Mr. Henderson moved for leave and presented a bill to amend the line 
 between Hawkins and Grainger counties, and for other purposes, which 
 was read the first time, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion of Mr. Weakley, seconded by Mr. Cocke, ordered that the 
 follo;wing message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed the following persons justices of the peace. 
 
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 for th« several counties hereaftpr mentioned, and have sent it to y out for 
 your concurrence. 
 
 For the county o^ Blount 
 
 For the county of Carter <• 
 
 For the county of Dcmidson — -Thomas ffutchiBgs, John Willaimson, 
 John Hirltpatricls, Robert Edmondson, Thomas Talbot, William Donelson, 
 David Beaty, George M'Whirter, Adam Lyn, and Ephraim M'Lain. 
 
 For the county of Grainger, — ^ ^ 
 
 For the coumly of <?reene.— Joseph Lusk, Adonijah Morganj" Daniel 
 Carter, Thomas Love, David Russell, John Harmon, John Collier, and 
 Benjamin M'Nutt, 
 
 For the county ^ Hawkins. f- • ' 
 
 For the county, cf Jefferson — Peter Fine, and William Job. 
 
 Forihe county qf JSCnor,— Benjamin Gist, William Read, and Paul Har- 
 eleon. 
 
 For the county, <f Montgomery. -^-^ 
 
 For the county <f Robertson.-^^— 
 
 For the county of iSu22tvan.— Nicholas Mercer, and John Williams. 
 
 For the county cf Suniner. — Daniel Smith. 
 
 For the county of Sevier. 
 
 For the county ^ Washington. — John M'CoUester, and Benjamin Hol- 
 land'. 
 
 The special committee to virhom was referred the communications of 
 the governor, mad& the following report : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the two communications from 
 the governor, do report : 
 
 1st. That the objects it embraces are now under the consideration of 
 the general assembly in part, and acted upon in part. Respecting the let- 
 ter from the secretary at war, your committee do recommend that it be 
 resolved, that the governor issue a proclamation agreeably to the purport 
 of said letter. On the second communication, your committee taking into 
 view the actual, situation of the finances of this state, and considering 
 that the expenditures of the government will be augmented by the present 
 session, are of opinion, that it would be improper to make any applieation 
 for defraying the expences of the road therein mentioned at this time, bat 
 that the goverbor be authorised to appoint commissioners, or reviewers, to 
 report on the road, when completed, to the next general assemhly : AH 
 which is submitted. 
 
 (Signed) JOHN RHEA, Ch. 
 
 On motion,' the consideration of the above report was postponed. 
 
 Received front the senate a bill directing the mode of electing one rep- 
 resentative to represent this state, in the Congress of the United States ; 
 endorsed, read the second time, amended and parsed, which was read' the 
 third and last time, amended, passed, and sent to the^senate. 
 
 On motion, the report from the special committee on the communica- 
 tion of the governor was taken up, and after some debate thereon, was 
 concurred with in part, viz : That part which respects the opening a road 
 from the Warm Springs ta Sherrel's Cove, the other part not concurred 
 with. 
 
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 The committee of claims to whom was referred the remonstrance of 
 Andrew Jackson, make the following report : 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred the remonstrance of Andrew 
 Jackson, are of opinion, that if the money appropriated by law, in Mero 
 District, to the payment of the attorney, has been appropriated to the use 
 of the Territory ; that his remonstrance is in part reasonable and ought to 
 be granted : All which is submitted. 
 
 (Signed) Wm. PORT, Ch. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate^ 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the report of the committee, to whom was re- 
 ferred the communications from the governor, with entries thereon of what 
 this house have resolved relative to said report, for your concurrence. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills, viz : 
 
 A bill providing for the election of electors of a President and Vice 
 President of the United States, endorsed, read the first time and passed ; 
 which was read the second time, amended, passed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 A bill to establish fairs and markets in the county of Greene, endorsed, 
 read the first time and passed ; which was read the second time; passed 
 and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and presented a bill, making com(>«osation to 
 the memberli, clerks, and door-keepers of the general assembly, Mid&u- 
 other purposes, which was read the first time, passed, and sent to the 
 senate. 
 
 Mr. Gass moved for leave, and presented a bill to authorise the treasurer 
 to pay Charles Robertson for cutting a road from the Warm Springs to 
 Sherrel's Cove, which was read the first time, passed and sent to the 
 senate. 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill to amend an act ascertaining the num- 
 ber of judges of the superior courts of law and equity, fixing their salaries, 
 and directing their .qualifications to office, passed at Knoxville, at an as- 
 sembly begun and held the twenty-eighth day of March last past, endorsed, 
 read the first time and passed ; which 'hemg read the second time, was on 
 motion, ordered to lie on the table until the next general assembly. 
 
 On motion of Mi*.' Rhea, ordered, that tlie following messages be sent to 
 the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, >?» 
 
 This house have nominated Messrs. Rhea, Lewis, and Outlaw, to be a 
 committee «ith such gentlemen as you shall appoint to prepare an address 
 to the governor on the subject of his communications to the general assem- 
 bly. ; ,.• 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Senate, 
 
 This house has resolved, that the following address be presented to Mr. 
 William Cocke: 
 
 Sib, By a vote of the general assembly of the state of Tennessee, Mr. 
 William Blount and yourself, formerly elected senators to represent this 
 state in the senate of the Congress of the United States, are again elected 
 for that purpose, the general assembly do, on behalf of the citizens of the 
 
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 state of Tennessee, express their entire confidence in the fidelity and in- 
 tegrity of their senators. 
 Mr. Wm. Cooke. 
 
 That a committee be appointed to wait on Mr. Cocke, to present the 
 same, and for that purpose have named Messrs. Fort and Blair, to act with 
 such gentlemen as you shall appoint, which is sent to yon for your con- 
 currence. " 
 
 On motion, the report Of the committee to whom was referred the re- 
 monstrance of Andrew Jackson was again taken up, and after some debate 
 thereupon, was concurred. with by the vote of the speakel". 
 
 On motion of Mr. Fort, ordered that the following resignation of Tho- 
 mas. Johnston be entered on the journals of this house : 
 
 To the Hon. General Assernbly now convened in Knoxville. 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Consistent with my domestic interest, I cannot any longer serve as a 
 member of your honorable bod^, and hope. that, this will be received as my 
 resignation. (Signed) -^' 
 
 THOMAS JOHNSTON. 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate, 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have concurred with the remonstrance of Andrew Jackson, 
 Esq. and send it to you for your concurrence. 
 Received from the 'senate the following messages : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Genilernen, 
 
 The house concur with you in appointing a comfnittee to wait on Wil- 
 liam Cocke, Esq. and present the' address by you prepared for that pui:- 
 pose, and name on their part Mr. Lewis. * 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in appointing a committee to prepare an 
 address to be presented to his excellency the governor, in answer to his 
 twocommunicatiods, and have on their part appointed Mess. Frazier and 
 M'Minn. 
 
 Resolved, that the speeder of this house address his excellency the 
 governor, informing him of the resignation of Thomas Johnston, esq. late 
 member of this house from the county of Tennessee. 
 ' 'Adjourned till 3 o'clock,, p. m. 
 
 Met according to adjoornment. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time Jie biir directing the 
 mode of electing one representative to represent this state, i;; the. C^» 
 gresB of the United States, and have amended, it by striking out of the 
 fifth section from the word representative, the words ' And if the same be 
 not decided by the said returning ofHoers, they shall decide it ;' which 
 
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 when thus Amended, the clanse stands as follows : ' Sect. fi. Be it enacted 
 that if two or more candidates have the same number of votes, the said 
 returning officers shall decide which of them shall be cepresentative, in 
 the same manner as grand jurors are by law drawn for.' ' ' ■ 
 
 If you agree to this amendment yon will please send two of your mem- 
 hers to see it made. ' 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate: 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with the amendm^t by yon proposed to the bill, di- 
 recting the mode of electing one representative, to represent this state in 
 the Coqgress of the United States, and Ao nominate Messrs. Outlaw and 
 Newell to see it made. .; 
 
 Received from the senate, a billjr;to amgnd the law respecting the re- 
 venue and treasury department, endo)'sed,Tead the second time and passed ; 
 which was, on motion of Mr. Outlaw, seconded by Mr. Nenrell, \^h^awn 
 for Amendment. ' > 
 
 Mr. Lewis moved for leave and presented a biU authorizing'the several 
 county courts in Mero district to appoint auditors to settle and adjust cer- 
 tain claims of Daniel Rowan against the county of Davidson, which, after 
 some debate thereupon, was ordered to lie on the table until the next, gen- 
 eral assembly. 
 
 ' Mr. Lewis moved for leave, and presented a bill to amend the law, 
 which was, on motion of Mr. Weakley, seconded by Mr. Fort, ordered to 
 lie on the table until the next general assembly. „- 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house have appointed Messrs. Rhe^ and Weakley a committee, on 
 the part of this house, to act in conjunction with such gentlemen as you ' 
 may appoint, to examine all the bills that may be passed this session of 
 tbe ge'neral assembly. 
 
 Resolved^ that Mr. John Cocke, a member o| this house have leave of 
 absence 'during the present session. 
 
 Adjourned till 8 o'clock, P.M. s 
 
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 Met according to adjournment. -; 
 
 Received from the senate the following bills, viz. a bill appointing com- 
 missioners in addition to those already appointed in the county of Grain- 
 ger, &c. endorsed, read the first time and passed ; which was read the first 
 lime in this bouse ftnd passed. . j^ 
 
 Also, a bill directing the mode of electing the several officers whose ap- 
 pointments are vested in the county courtb, &c. endorsed, read the first 
 time and passed ; which being read, was passed the first time. 
 
 Received from the senate, the report of 'the committee to whom was 
 referred the communications of the governor', endorsed, read and coBQurred 
 
 witH>' " . -m- ■ ' 
 
 Received from the senate the following message : '' 
 JMV, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 The senate concur with you in appointing a committee to esamine the 
 
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 bills which may be passed this session, and' appoint on their part Mr. 
 M'Minn. 
 
 Mr, Weakley from the committee appointed to examine engrossed bills 
 repch'ted, that they had «xamined the act directing the mode of' electing 
 one representative to represent this state in the congress of the United 
 Statesi and found it to be duly engrossed Arom the original, which being 
 signed by the speaker of the senate, is alsotsigned :by the speaker of the 
 house of representatives in presence of the bouse. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock a. m. 
 
 THURSDAY, AUGUST 4,' 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. '' 
 
 Received from the senate the followingj bills, viz. a bill piroviding for the 
 election of electors of a President and Vifce President of the United States, 
 endorsed, tead the second time und passed. 
 
 Which '^eing read the third time in this house, was on motionjof Mr. 
 Rhea, eeconded by Mr. Fort', ordered <to lie on the table. 
 
 Likewise, a bill making compensation ro the members, clerks and door- 
 keepers of tha general assembly, and :for other purposes, endorsed^read 
 the first time and passed ; which being read the second time,^,wh€h iti'was 
 moved hj Mr. Newell, and seconded by Mr. Gass, to have the third sec- 
 tion, " Making compensation to Andrew Jackson, for his services as attor- 
 ney general, during t^ continuance of the territorial government," struck 
 out, which was carried in the afficmative ; whereupon the yeas and nays 
 being called for by Mr. Fort, seconded by Mr. Weakley, are as follows : 
 
 YEAS Messrs.'iBlack, Conway, Gas?,, Crawford, Clack, Newell. 
 
 Rhea, LooneyS Blair and Sims.-'— 10. '* 
 
 NAYS rMessrs. Weaikley, Henderson, Outlaw, Peck, Menefee, Can- 
 
 trell, Montgomery, Fonfe and Lewis 9. ' 
 
 Tbe bill was, then read the second time, passed and sent to the senate. 
 
 The bill to amend the law respecting the revenue and treasury depart- 
 ment, which was withdrawn by Mr. Outlaw for amendment, was returned, 
 and after some debate thereon, ordered to lie on the table. .; 
 
 Received from the senate, a bill to empower the justices of each court 
 of the several counties in this state; to lay and have the same collected, 
 an additional county tax for the year 1797, endorsed, read'the second tiniie 
 and passed ; which beingread the third and last time, was amended^ pass- 
 ed, and sent to the senate. 
 
 riAdJourned till 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 On motion .gLMr. Rhea, the bill to amend the law respeifting the reve- 
 nue and treasffry'department was again taken up; when Mr- Fort, 'sec- 
 onded by Mr. Cantrell, moved to have thfe ISth section of said bill struck 
 out, to wit : ' Be it enacted, that the sheriff of Sumner county bei^uthor- 
 i«ed'to<lBoIlect the tax due for the above-mentioned year, in that part of 
 
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 Robertson county, which was formerly within "the county of Sumner, in 
 as full and ample manner as if no division had taken place.' 
 
 And offered the following in lieu thereof : 
 
 And be it enacted, that the sheriff of Sumner county be authorised and 
 empowered to collect the public tax, for the year one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and ninety-six, due from the intiabitalits bf that part of Sumner coun- 
 ty, which was added by an act of the general assembly, to the county of 
 Robertson ; and that the sheriff aforesaid be released from collecting or 
 paying the county tax, for which he may be liable to the county court of 
 Sumner, from the inhabitants aforesaid : And the inhabitants aforesaid, 
 are hereby released from the [iayment of the said county tax, to said sher- 
 iff. 
 
 Which was carried in the negative. 
 
 Mr. Black, seconded by Mr. Outlaw, moved that the following amend- 
 ment be r^cleived, viz. 
 
 In this state held by deed,' grant, or entry, within the bounds described 
 by the act of Congress, admitting this state to be one of the United States, 
 which after some considerable ^debate, Mr. Weakley moved that the yeas 
 and nays be taken which are as follows : 
 
 YEAS — Messrs. Black, Conway, Gass, Outlaw, Crawford, Clack, New- 
 ell, Montgomery, Blair, and Sims.— 10. 
 
 NAYS — Messrs. Weakley, Henderson,' Peck, Menefee, Cantrel, Rhea, 
 Fort, and Lewis. — 8. vJ , 
 
 The bill being amended, was read the second time, passed and sent to 
 the senate. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow 9 o'clock, a, m. ■ M 
 
 FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1790. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 The undersigned having had leave yesterday to enter their dissent to 
 the amendment and passage of the bill, to amend the law respecting the 
 revenue and treasury department, have agreeably thereto entered the fol< 
 lowing : 
 
 To the amendment we dissent. 
 
 First, Because we conceive this state has no right to tax lands to which 
 the Indian claim is not extinguished, she being unable toprotept the claim- 
 ants in the enjoyment thereof; nor do their grants give a complete title, 
 till the Indian claim shall be fully done away. Taxes are justifiable only 
 on the ground of giving the citizens protection to exact the one with- 
 out affording the other i$ tyranny. ' ' " 
 
 Secondly, Because its evident and direct tendency is to induce the 
 claimants pj take possession of those lands in opposition to the law, and 
 thereby light up the flames of an Indian, and perhaps a civil war. 
 
 Thirdly, Because we conceive the passing such a law is in itself an at- 
 tempt tp violate the Federal Constitution. 
 
 ]^0urthly, Because the bill passed this house without heing read, on the 
 
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 second reading, any further than to the place when this amendment, inclu- 
 sive, is inserted. 
 
 (Signed) 
 
 Seth Lewis, John Rhea, R. Weakley, William Fort, Adam Peck, Thom- 
 as Henderson, John Menefee, Stephen Cantrell. 
 
 Mr. Rhea, seconded by Mr. Weakley, moved that the words on the 
 journal, ' read the third and last tithe,' be struck out, and that the words 
 ' Being read as far as this amendmentjincltisive, introduced by Mr. Black,' 
 be entered in room thereof. 
 
 On this motion, a division of the question was called for, viz. 
 
 The words 'read the third andlast time,' be struck out, on which the 
 question being put, was carried in the negative. 
 
 It was then on mo^on of Mr. Montgomery, seconded by Mr.'Outlaw, 
 ordered, that the word ' then ' be struck out, which was done. ' 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, " f ; 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time, the bill for laying an~ 
 additional cotinty tax, and pi-opose amending it, by adding to the last sec- 
 tion after the words ' Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, and Washing- 
 ton, ' the words ' and Hawktns, ' and to strike out the word • and ' from 
 before the word 'Washington. ' If yourshonld agree to this amendment, 
 you will please send two of your%aembers to see it made. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to'the senate : 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with your message with respect to the addition of 
 Hawkins,' and striking out the word ' and ' from before ' Washington ; ' and 
 have sent Messrs. Rhea and Gass to see the amendment made. 
 
 On niotion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. IVtontgomery, resolved, that 
 each member who is sent for by the house, shall foi'feit and pay to the 
 door-keeper the sum of twenty-five cents, unless absent with leave of the 
 honse. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with yoor appointi^fient of justices of the peace, ex- 
 cept as to Adonijah Morgan, David Russell, and John Harmon, of Greene 
 county, and Paul H^rrelson, of Knox county. 
 
 The senate nominate the following persons as justices of the pe^ce : - 
 
 For the county of Carter — John Hendricks. 
 
 For the county of Greene — Robett Wyley. ' ' * / 
 
 For the county of Knox 
 
 The senate nominate Peter Counts as surveyor fo^ the county of Greene. 
 
 The Senate also nominate the following persbns. as justices of the 
 peace i . ;. 
 
 For the county of Hawkins — John Young, leham Reynolds, George 
 Roberls, junr. Robert Campbell, Peter Mi'le'i Joseph Webster, Wiiljam 
 M'Gehee, and Moses Ball. 
 
 Address of the hon. William Cocke, esquire- 
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 The hon. Generiil Assembly of the state of Tennessee : 
 
 Gentlemen, 
 
 [ Nothing can be a higher reward for faithful services, than the approba- 
 tion of a free people — I call my country free, because by their constitu- 
 tion they are so. 
 
 I cannot help meptiooing to you, I ffeel the deepest concern to see our 
 dearest rights invaded by .the ^upreme legislature of the nation. We are 
 by them made subject to the payment of taxes, nrhile we have been un- 
 justly deprived of representation. 
 
 We have been deprived of the use of our property for public conveni- 
 ence, without any compensation being made, and acts in the stile of law^ 
 have been passed declaring it highly penal to enjoy the free use thereof: 
 Such rude attacks on our constitutioaal rights should be remonstrated 
 against with freedom and firmness. 
 
 As yon ai'e pleased to express your confidence in your senators, permit 
 me to assure you, that I have felt the greatest pleasure, in beinga witness 
 of the unwearied diligence and patriotic exertions pf my colleague, and 
 greatly anticipate the pleasure of serving with a man, so devoted to the 
 public good. 
 
 I hope our opponents in'the senate of the united states, will be unable 
 to find another quibble, whereby to deprive us of an equal share of the 
 representation that shall make the laws by which we are to be governed. 
 I ami with great respect, * 
 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 ' WILLIAM COCKE. 
 
 Enox^^lle, August 3, 1796. 
 
 Received fropii the senate the following bill, viz. A bill directing the 
 mode of electing the several officers, whose appointments are by the con- 
 stitution vested in the county courts of pleas and quarter sessions, endors- 
 ed, read the second time and passed, whieh being read, was amended, 
 passed the second time and returned. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Sfr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house of representatives propose to appoint a committee to draw 
 an estimate of the expenditures of the present general assembly, and re- 
 port the same, and nominate on the part of this bbuse Messrs. Weakley, 
 Henderson, Lewis, and Fort, to act with such gentlemen as you may 
 think proper to add. 
 
 Adjourned until 3 o'clock, t, w. 
 
 M«t according to adjournment. 
 
 Received the following bill from the Senate : 
 
 A bill providing for the. election of electors of a president and vice pres- 
 ident of the united states, endorsed, read the second time, amended, and 
 passed, which being amended in th« house of representativeSj was read 
 the third and last time, and returned. 
 
 Received the following message from the senate -. 
 
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 Mr, Speaker and Qenikmen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in appointin^g a committee to draw up aq 
 estimate of the expenditures of the present general assembly, and name 
 on their part Mr. M'Minn and Mr. Lewis. The- senate propose that the 
 same committee be instructed to contract with the printer for the printing 
 of the acts and journals of this session. 
 
 Ordered, that thff following message be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and. Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concnf with you, that the committee appointed to estimate 
 the expenditures, shall also contract with the printer, as you observe. 
 
 Mr. Weakley, from the committee, to whom was referred the examina- 
 tion of engrossed bills, passed this session, reported, that they had exam- 
 ined an act, entitled, ' An act for laying and collecting an additional coun- 
 ty tax, for the year 1797,' and that it is duly engrossed from the original, 
 which being signed by the speaker of the senate, was also signed by the 
 speaker of the house of representatives in presence of the house. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate have received from yon the bill to amend the law respecting 
 the revenue and treasury depa't^ent ; it appears by a number of loose 
 and detached papers enclosed in it, that they were infiended as amend- 
 ments; but the eiidorsement on the bill says, Avgust 4th, 1796, read the 
 third and last timk and pdSsed, L. Grimes, d. H. R. The senate wish 
 you to explain whether this bill was amended or' not, and if so, ia what 
 manner, as there appears no order in the amendment, by wh|ch they can 
 arrange them. 
 
 Received from the Senate, a bill appointing commissioners, in addition to 
 those? already appointed in the county of Grainger, by an act of the gen- 
 eral assembly, begun and held at Knoxville, on the 28th, day of March, 
 1796, and for other purpose^ ; endorsed, read and passed the second time, 
 which was read the second time in the house of representatives ; and on 
 motionrof Mr. Port, seconded by Mr. Rhea, ordered to lie oh the table un- 
 til the next gener^,! assembly. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 This house hath herewith sent you the journal of the house, in order 
 to shew you their proceedings on the act by you referred to. 
 
 Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 17^. 
 
 Met according to adjqurnment. 
 
 Received from the senate the following bill, viz : A bill directing the 
 mode of electing the several officers, whose appointments are by the con- 
 stitution vested in the county courts of pleas and quarter sessions, en- 
 dorsed, read the third and last time and passed, which being read, was 
 passed the third time, and ordered to be engrossed. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate, 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house do concur with your Domination of justices, for Greene 
 county, as to Robert VVyley, in place of Adonijah Morgan, but do insist 
 for yoiir concurrence to onr nomination of David fiussel as a justice of 
 Greene county,, also, of John Harman. This house do not concur in the 
 nomination of a surveyor for said county. Herewith is sent you a petitioa 
 from Greene county respecting David Russell, for your consideration — 
 This house concur with your nomination of justices for Hawkins county, 
 and also nominate John Hogan for Sumner county. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The house of representatives propose that a committee be appointed for 
 the purpose of drawing up a remonstrance, to be presented to the Con- 
 gress of the united states, and'nominate on the part of this house, Messrs. 
 Rh^a, Outlaw, Newell, and Lewie, to act with such gentlemen as you may 
 think proper to add. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 We herewith send you a resolution which we have entered into this 
 day, respecting the opening a road from the Warm Springs, on French 
 Broad, with which your concurrence is requested. 
 
 Which is as follows : Whereas it wotild contribute highly to the ad- 
 vantage of this government, as well as to the convenience of travellers 
 who may have occasion to pass from any of the southern^ states to this 
 state, by way of the Warm Springs on French Broad, to have opened a 
 road sufficient for carriages to pass with as much safety and convenience 
 as possible ; And whereas it appears that Charles Robertson hath proceed- 
 ed to the opening and clearing a road to the aforesaid Warm Springs, 
 and reports it to'^ be in part completed ; Nevertlieless, it appearing from 
 good authority, that a nearer and better way can be obtained, to the end 
 th'erefore, that the experiment be made. 
 
 Resolved, that John Wilson, George Maxwell, and George Gillespie, be. 
 appointed reviewers, and they, or a majority of them, are hereby author- 
 ised^and directed to review both ways, and to report to the next general 
 assembly, upon oath, which, will admit of the nearest and best way, with 
 the probable expence attending the opening the waggon road, together 
 with the value of the labour done by Mr. Charles Robertson, on the way 
 that he is now opening ; for whicli services, each of the said reviewers 
 shall be allowed the sum of one dollar and seventy-five cents for every day 
 they shall necessarily be employed in the discharge of the duties required 
 by this resolution. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house do not concur with your message respecting the road lead- 
 ing from the Warm Springs; they considering the resolve passed at 'the 
 last sessibii^, is still in force, abd sufficiently declaring the opinion of the 
 l^islature on that subject. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 
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 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate cannot concur with your proposition to appoint a committee 
 to draw up a remonstrance to Congress until they are informed of the pur- 
 port thereof. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The purport of the remonstrance to be drawn up by , the committee, and 
 to be presented to Congress, if approved of by the legislature, ia respect- 
 ing the land below the line pi Holston, and to which the Indian claim is 
 not ex- tinguisfaed, and other grievances. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate having read for the third and last time, the bill providing fa* 
 the election of electors of a President and Vice President of the United 
 States^ have amended it as follows : In the 8ch section after the words 
 ■' to and from,' they have added th« words, ' the said place of election,', and 
 to the bottom of said section, have added the following proviso : ' Provided 
 nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to 
 make any compensation to the electors herein natiied, for electing the 
 electors of a President and Vice President of the United States. 
 
 The senate have added the folloyving as the 10th and last section of said 
 bill ; ' Section 10th, Be it enacted, that an act, entitled, an act providing 
 for the appointment of electors to elect a presiderit and vice-president of 
 the United States', passed at an assembly begUn and held at Knoxville, 
 28th of March last past,' he, and the same is hereby repealed and made 
 void. If you should agree to these amendments you.tvill please send two 
 of your members to see them made. 
 Ordered, that ths following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the amendments by 
 jou proposed, to the bill providing for the electors to elect a president and 
 vice president of the United States, and appoint IVIessrs. Blair and Newell 
 to see them made. 
 
 Adjourned till 3 o'clock, f. m. 
 
 Met according to adjournment. 
 
 Received the follqwing bill from the Senate : 
 
 A bill making compensation to the members, clerks, and door-keepers 
 of the general assembly, and for other purposes,.endorBed, read the second 
 time, amended and passed. ' 
 
 On reading of which in this house, it was moved and seconded, that the 
 following be added as a section thereto : 
 
 And be it enacted, that Joseph Greer and Charles M'CIung shall ascer- 
 tain and report to thg next general Assembly, the rent of the house the 
 governor now lives in, or any other in Knoxville, for his accommod^ition, 
 not taking the furniture thereof into the estimate ; which rent shall be 
 reported on as low terms as is consistent with ^ right and iustic3 to the 
 
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 owner ; which being objected to, was carried in the afBriaative, whereupon 
 Mr. Weakley, seconded by Mr. GasB, moved to have the ye.as and nays 
 taken, which are as follows : , 
 
 YEAS Messrs. Black, Conway, Henderson, Outlaw, Peck, Menefee, 
 
 Crawford, N2well,,Cantrell, Rhea, Looney, Fort, Sims and.Clack. — 14. 
 
 NAYS Messrs. Weakley, Gase, Montgomery, Lewis and Blair. — 5 
 
 It was, then moved by Mr. Weakley, second'ed by Mr. Outlaw, that 
 Nathaniel Buckingham be allowed the sum of one dollar for each bill he 
 shall engross, on which the question being put^ was carried in the nega- 
 tive. 
 
 The bill being atnended, was then read the third and last time, passed 
 and sent to the senate. 
 
 Mr. Rhea from the committee to whom fl^as referred the communica- 
 tions from the governor, reported, that the following address be presented 
 to him : 
 SIR, 
 
 We are fully sensible, that the' important objects by you laid before this 
 general assembly, made it necessary for you to convene the legislature at 
 this time. 
 
 We rejoice with youin the event of this' state being firmly admitted into 
 the federal union ; and our minds are filled with the most pleasing sensa- 
 tions, when we reflect on the prosperity and political happiness to which 
 we view as a certain prelude. Be assured, sir, it will be our first and 
 greatest care to adopt such measures as will promote the true interests of 
 this state, as connected with the American union. 
 
 With respect to our representation, in the senate of the United States, 
 in particular, we flatter ourselves, such steps have been taken, that no 
 reason now remains suflScient to justify that body in refusing any longer 
 to recognize our senators.' 
 
 We view it as essentially necessary to _ the preservation of peace and 
 harmony with the Indian tribes, that the constitutional treaties and laws 
 should be duly observed; and we have the fullest confidence that the ex- 
 ecutive of this state will take proper measures to enforce their due execu- 
 tion. , . , 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Herewith is sent to you the report of the committee to whom was re- 
 ferred the communications from the governor; this house have concurred 
 therewith, and have also nominated Messrs. Looney, Clack, and Peck, to 
 be a committee wtih such gentlemen as you shall appoint, to wait on the 
 governor, and present the same to him, which is sent to you for your con- 
 currence. 
 
 Mr. Weakley from the committee, to whom was refterred the examina- 
 tion of engrossed bills, reported, that'they had exailiined an act, entitled 
 an act, directing the mode of electing the several oflScers, whose appoint- 
 ments are by the constitution vested in the county courtk of pleas and 
 quarter sessions, which being signed by the speaker of the senate, was 
 also signed by the Speaker of the house of representatives in presence of 
 the house. 
 
 Received from the senate the' following message : 
 
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 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate propose to meet you at half past 7 o'clock-this evening, in 
 your chamber, to take into consideraltion the'bill resp'bcting the revenue 
 and treasury departments. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent the,senate : 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, * 
 
 This house cannot concur with you respecting a conference. 
 Adjourned till Monday 9 oVslock, a. m. j. 
 
 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1796. 
 
 Met according to adjournment.. ' 
 
 Mr. John Cocke, who had leave of absence during the present session, 
 returned and took his seat. > . ' |.. 
 
 Received from the senate the following messages : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with yon in appointing a committee to draw np a 
 remonstrance to Congress, and name oa their part Messrs, White and Do- 
 herty. 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen, ; '^ *"■ ' 
 
 The senate have read for the third and last time, the bill making coni'- 
 pensation to the members, clerks, arid door keepers of the general^ assem- 
 bly, &c. and have amended it, by filling up the blank to George Koulstone, 
 eight dollars for stationary, ^nd to Nathaniel Buckingham,' eight dollars, 
 for engrossing. Also to Thomas Bounds, door keeper, one dollar and sev- 
 ty five cents per day. The senate h»ve further amended said bill by ^tri- 
 l^ing out the last section thereof. Should you agree to these amendments, 
 you will please send two of your menitiers to see them made. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentletnen, 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the clerks and door ' 
 keepers, and amendments to the bill, containing the same, and notninate 
 Messrs. Cocke and Rhea to see the amendments made. 
 
 Mr; Weakley from the comrnittee to whom was referred the examina- 
 tion of engrossed bills, report that they had examined an act, entitled an 
 an act providing for the election of eieaors of a President and Vice Presi-* 
 dent of the United States, and that it is truly engrossed from the original, 
 which being signed by the speaker of the se'nate, was signed by the 
 speaker of the house of rept'esentatives ia prelsence of the house. 
 
 Adjourned till 6 o'clock, j.'TB,. .. ,. 
 
 Met aecordinif'to adjournment. 
 
 Ordered, that the; following message be sent to the seihate : 
 
 Mf. Speaket and Gentlemen, 
 ' This house propose that the committee to whom it was ruferred to- 
 
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 draught and report the pcpences of the present session of assembly, make 
 
 up thie estimate to the end of this day and no longer. 
 
 ' Adjourned tor one hour. - Yr 
 
 Met according to adjonrnment. , s ., 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : " ■^■ 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, , 
 
 This house propose the following resolves, which is sent to you for your 
 concurrence. 
 
 Resolved, that a copy of the journaU.of each house respecting the ap- 
 .^ointment of justices of the peace, to be made out by the clerks respec- 
 tively, be signed by the speakers, and sent to the governor to issue the 
 commissions. , , * 
 
 Messages from the senate, : - , ~; 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, ' , . ' ■ 
 
 The senate agree that the committee make up the estimate of the ex- 
 pences of this assembly to this day inclusive, as by you proposed. 
 
 Mr. 'Spetiker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with the resolution entered into by you, respecting 
 the commissions of the magistrates, but disagree to the one respecting 
 the printing live huadpd journals, and offer in lieu thereof the follcwing : 
 . .Resolved, that George Rouletohe do print five hundred copies of the laws 
 and one hundred copies'of the journals of each house, of this assembly, 
 and distribute them as directed by a resolve of the last Eilsembly. 
 
 Ordered that the following messages be sent to the senate : 
 
 JMr. Speaker and Gentlemen^. 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the printing the acts 
 and joBrnalsof this session of the' general assembly. 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 Thi@ house propose to add Alexander Greer and Samuel Williams to 
 the nomination of justices of the peace for the county of Carter. 
 
 A message from the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The Senate propose that a joint committee wait on his excellency the 
 soy,ernor,. and inform him, that the general assembly propose adjourning 
 this evening, sine die, having finished the public business for which they 
 were convened, and name on their part Mr. Lewis. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 
 Mr. Speccker and Gentletlien, 
 
 This house concur with you in appoii^tinga committee to wait on the 
 governor, and nominate on their part Messrs. Gass and Cocke for that pur- 
 pose. 
 
 A message frojn the Senate : ' 
 
 Jh-. SpeaKer and Gentlemen, 
 The senate herewith #end you a repOK of the committee appointed to 
 
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 draw up a remonstrance to Cgngress,' and have concurred .therewith, ex- 
 cept a^ to the paragraph marked 3d, ia lieu of which they offer the fol- 
 lovying. . . ^ . - - 
 
 3d. NorthCarolina, under the'faith, of the existing compacts, opened a 
 land office for the sale of their western lands, for which they hq,ve received 
 payment ; for part of which they have issued grants, and pari is not yet 
 surveyed. To this aoaendment the senate ask your concurrence. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Spedkir and Gentlemen, f 
 
 This house concur with your message respecting the remonstrance to 
 Congress. - ■ ' ^ 
 
 Mr, Speaker and Qerttlemen, . . • 
 
 This house propose to rescind the resolution entered into relative to 
 adjourning sine die, and propose to meet to-morrow morning at six o'clock. 
 
 Adjourned 1^11 to-morrow e^o'clock, a. m; 
 
 TUESDAY. AUGUST 9, 1796. 
 
 MET according to adjonrnment. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house ha^ve proceeded to amend the remonstrance to be laid before 
 Congress, and herewith send the amendment to you for your concurrence. 
 
 Received from the senate the following messages : 
 
 Mr, Speaker a'nd' Gentlenten, t 
 
 The senate concur with yt>u in the nomination of Alexander Greer and 
 Samuel Williams, as justices of the peace for Carter county. , 
 
 Mr ^'' Speaker and GejUlemen, 
 
 The senate send you -the report ef the committee appointed to contract 
 with the printer for your concurrence. 
 
 Receiv«d from the senate the following report :- Your committee ap- 
 pointed to contract with the' printer, report^) that they have agreed with 
 him to do the printing of this session on the same terms as agreed upon 
 for the printing oi the last, session ; endorsed, read and concurred with, 
 which being read in the house of representatives, was concurred, with. 
 
 Adjourned till ten o'clock, a. m. ,. . '* . 
 
 Met according to adjonrnment. ' 
 
 The committee to whom it was referred to draw up a remonstrance to- 
 Congress, reported the following, which was concurred with. 
 
 To the Hon. the Congress' of the United States of America*. 
 
 The address and remonstrance of the general assembly of the state of Ten- 
 nessee, on behalf of the citizens thereof, ^^ 
 
 Seltepi forth : 
 1st. It appears fiy an act of Congress, ratified in June, one thousan 
 
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 seven hundred and ninety-sijr, that the State of Tennessee, ie admitted 
 into the Federal Union, on an equal footing with any of the original states 
 in all respects whatever. 
 
 2d. At the beginning of the late American revolution, the United States 
 guaranteed to each state its sovereignty, according to the chartered limits 
 thereof :— And by the treaty of Paris, dono in the year one thousand seven 
 hundred and eighty'tbree, the king of Great Britain acknowledgted the 
 United States to be free sovereign and indepetadent, and for himself, his 
 heirs and successors, relinquishgd all claims to the government, propriety 
 and territorial righfa of the same and every part thereof — It is believed 
 that this relinquishment operated to each state respectively, according to 
 the chartered limits thereof, as to right of soil and sovereignty ; and in 
 the said treaty no -provision for a reservation of any ^dian claim is 
 made. 
 
 3d. In one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, North Carolina 
 made a bill of rights, in the last section of which is contained a declara- 
 tion of the sovereignty, right and property of territory, as limited and des- 
 cribed in the charter of king Charles,- with a proviso, for any nation or na- 
 tions of Indians, at the discretion of the legislature. 
 
 4th. 'Acting on the principles contained in the first and third section of 
 this address (confirmed by those in the second section thereof) North 
 Carolina, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, 
 opened a land office for the sale of lands, within the limits thereof, as ap- 
 pears from the preamble of the said act, to operate as extensively as the 
 said limits, as is also set forth in the third section thereof, entries for lands 
 being to be made with the entry taker of any county within the state for 
 claims for any lands lying in such county, except as therein excepted. — 
 In the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, by an act of 
 the legislature, the county of Washington was erected, and the limits 
 thereof described, containing all the lands within the chartered limits of 
 'the state, lying between the Appalachian mountains and the river 
 Mississippi (which is now in the state of Tennessee). Under this act, 
 the land office for sale of land, first begun its operations in the said dis- 
 cribed county. 
 
 5th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight, an act 
 was passed by the legislature of the state of North Carolina, in the fifth 
 section whereof, a line is mentioned ani described. It is believed that by 
 this act and line, as described in the said section, no relinquishment of 
 right of'territory is made ; but that the said line was declared for certain 
 p61itical reasons of the said state. 
 
 6th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, passed 
 another act for the sale of lands. This act revives and continues the first 
 act, except what i J thereby repealed, and in its object embraces the limits 
 ' described in the act erecting Washington county 'before alluded to, 
 
 7th. H In consequence of this and other laws respecting sales of land, 
 by entries made in land offices, and warrants issued thereon, grants have 
 been issued in part, and (warrants yet to lay) for Ilknds lying within the 
 original limits of the county of Washijigton. 
 
 8th. In the year one thousand seven hundred an4 eigl^ty-nine, North 
 Carolina made a cession of western lands to Congrdbs, feir.ljie use of the 
 
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 United States, under certain express conditions and subject thereto, as 
 contained in the act of cession for that purpose ; and the contract was 
 solemnly executed by deed on the part of North Carolina, and accepted on 
 the part of Congress on behalf of the United States : Part of the conditions 
 of said contract are reported: by a committee at the last session of don- 
 gress : And the said act provides, that the governor for the time being 
 shall, and is required to perfect such titles in such manner as if the act 
 had never been passedst, 
 
 9th. The constitution of the United States confirms all engagements 
 and contracts entered into by the United States, before the adoption there- 
 of ; under existing laws, the enterers and grantees of landg lying within 
 the said original limits of Washingtop county, expected they were secure, 
 as to thetiglit in fee, and right of possessing the lands by them purchased 
 and honestly: paid for. 
 
 10th. In the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, the 
 treaty of Hopewell vas made with the Cherokee Indians by the United 
 States ;.bqt the agent of North Carolina protested against the same. In 
 the year one thousand seven' hundred and ninety-one, the treaty of Hol- 
 ston was made between the United States and the Cherokee Indians, des- 
 cribing a line as therein mentioned : And by an act of CongVesg,, passed 
 at the last session, fines, forfeitures and impdsonment are enacted against 
 claimants and grantees of lands lying beyicAla said line, for doing things 
 in said act mentioned. 
 
 1 1th. This general assembly believe that th@ enterers and grantees of 
 lands lying over the said line, are much injured by the operatioii of the 
 said last mentioned treaty, and are in possibility liable to be much more 
 oppressed by the operation of the said last mentioned act of Congress, 
 being thereby altogfther prohibited from doing any act of ownership, on 
 lands by them, long time past, bona fide contracted and , paid for, and for 
 which, in part, grants have issued under the faith of North Carolina and 
 the United States. 
 
 12th. It is believed that the Indiana have no fee simple in the lands 
 alluded to, otherwise the very deed made by North Carolina tQthe United 
 States would be void. — If the Indians have any kind of claim to the lands 
 in question, it is believed to be of the lowest kind of tenancy, namely that 
 of tenants at will. 
 
 1 3th. This legislature ever willing to support the c^stitution and 
 laws of the United States, made pursuant thereto, being imipressed witha 
 sense of the injury and grievances sustained by the citizens in consequence 
 of the line of the said treaty of Holston, and the act before mentioned, do 
 earnestly request, that the prohibitions preventing, them to possess the 
 lands before alluded to may be removed^Tbat providon by law be made y 
 for extinguishing the Indian claim to said lands — That the owners' and 
 grantees of said lands, may enter upon, occupy and possess the same in a 
 full and ample manner, and have every right, privilege, and, advantage, 
 which they are entitled to by constitutional laws ; which justice being t 
 done to the citizens of this state, the ofiicers of government will be enabled 
 to execute the constitutional laws of the United States with ease and con- 
 venience. 
 
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 Mr. Rhea from the committee to whom was referred the examination of 
 engrossed bilU, reported, that they had examined an act raalung compen- 
 sation to the members, clerks, &c. of the general assembly, and for other 
 purposes, and that it was truly engrossed from the original ; which being 
 signed by the speaker of the senate, was also signed by the speaker of 
 this house in presence of the house. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the senate : 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 This house propose the following resolution, which is sent to you for 
 your concurrence : 
 
 Resolved, that it shall be a duty of the senators and representative of 
 this, state in the Congress of the United States, to lay a remonstrance of 
 this legislature before Congress, and endeavor that the object thereof be 
 obtained. 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Oentlemen, 
 
 The business of this general assembly being ended, this house propose 
 adjourning sine die. 
 
 Ordered, that the following message be sent to the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 ' This house concur with your message proposing an adjournment sine 
 die. , , A, 
 
 A message from the Senate : 
 
 Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, 
 
 The senate concur with you in the resolution by you entered into, res- 
 pecting the remonstrance to be presented to Congress. 
 
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 ESTIMATE ofthepfiy of the members, clerks, and door keepers of flie gen- 
 eral assembly, begun and held at Knoxville, on the 30lh day of July, 
 1796. 
 
 NAMES; 
 
 
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 Alexander Kelly, 
 Joseph Black, 
 Littlepage Sims, 
 Joel Lewis, 
 Robert Weakley, 
 Seth Lewis, 
 Samuel Frazier, 
 Joseph Conway, 
 John GasB, 
 Joseph M'Min, 
 Thomas Henderson, 
 John Cocke, 
 George Doherty, 
 Alexander Outlaw, 
 Adam Peck, 
 James White, 
 John Menefee, • 
 John Crawford, 
 George Rutledge, 
 John Rhea, 
 David Lboney, 
 Jaqies 'Winchester, 
 Stephen Cantrel, 
 William Montgomery, 
 John Clack, ^ 
 
 Spencer Clack, 
 Samuel'Newel, 
 James Ford, 
 William Fort, 
 John Tipton, 
 James Stu^ppt, 
 John .piair, i 
 
 George Rqulstone, C: S. 
 Nathaniel. Buckingham, 
 assistant cleik to do. 
 
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 Allowance to George Roul- 
 slone for statipnary, 
 
 Allowance to Nathaniel 
 Buckingham for engross- 
 ing. 
 
 Iiudwell Grymes, clerk 
 house of representative?, 
 
 John Hillsman, assistant 
 clerk to do. 
 
 Ludwell Grymes, foreta- 
 tionary, 
 
 John £(ill|niian, for do, 
 
 Thomas ^Boands, door- 
 keeper to the senate, 
 
 John Rhea, door-keeper 
 the house of represen- 
 tatwep, 
 
 John Rhea for contingen-^ 
 cies, I 
 
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 Resolved, that the thanks of this house be given to James Stuajt, esq. 
 for his careful discharge of the duties of speaker. 
 The house then adjourned sine die. 
 
 JAMES STUART, S. H. R. 
 
 By order of the house, 
 Ludwell Gbymes, c. 
 
 H. R. 
 
oct-\^^^^ 
 
 
 The date sfapwa^vidien tUs volume was taken. 
 
 To renew this book copy the call No. and give to c 
 
 the Ubrarian 
 
 -,. i, -.sv^^ ■ """E "SE RULES. 
 
 Vv X --- All Books su^ed to Recall 
 
 All books must be re- 
 ^ turaed at end of college 
 
 vCT 3 1 197^ I? y®^"^ ^""^ inspection and 
 
 w/ <j If repair*. '*■ 
 
 Students must j re- 
 all books laefore 
 
 ,ng town. Officers 
 
 should arrange for the 
 return of books wanted 
 during their absence 
 from town. 
 
 Books needed by 
 more than one person 
 are held on the reserve 
 list. 
 :,i>^4 Volumes of periodi- 
 •*■ cals and of pamphlets 
 are held in the library 
 aa I mudi i as possible. 
 For special purposes 
 they are given out for 
 a limited time. 
 
 BoH-owers should 
 not use their library 
 privileges for the bene- 
 fit of other persons. 
 
 Bodks of special 
 value and gift books, 
 when the giver wishes 
 it, afe not allowed to 
 circulate. 
 
 Readers are asked to 
 report all cases of books 
 marked or mutilated. 
 
 Do not deface books by niaiks and writing.