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Domestic News
November 7, 1855
The Daily Comet
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
The Tennessee Legislature is introducing bills to strip the Governor of powers over appointing Bank of Tennessee directors, managing the Penitentiary, and appointing the Railroad Superintendent, transferring these to the Legislature.
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We observe that the Tennessee Legislature is about to strip the Governor of that state of much power and patronage with which he has been clothed by the Democratic party. A bill has been introduced to amend the charter of the Bank of Tennessee- the object being to take the appointment of Directors out of the hands of the Governor, and give it to the Legislature. Another bill is also before the Legislature, taking the management of the Penitentiary from the Governor, and giving it to the Legislature. It is said, that the Superintendent of Railroads will be appointed by the Legislature, instead of by Governor, as at present.--Delta.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Tennessee Legislature
Governor Powers
Bank Directors
Penitentiary Management
Railroad Superintendent
Where did it happen?
Tennessee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tennessee
Outcome
bills introduced to transfer appointment and management powers from governor to legislature.
Event Details
Tennessee Legislature introducing bills to amend Bank of Tennessee charter, take Penitentiary management, and Railroad Superintendent appointment from Governor.