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Tennessee legislature faces prospect of electing US Senators; Whigs back Ephraim H. Foster and Spencer Jarnagin, while Loco-Focos propose Hopkins L. Turney and Thomas Brown. Senate defers vote due to absent members, amid fears of Whig majority being outmaneuvered.
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propositions deferred due to absence of members; potential for whig majority to be outmaneuvered.
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Prospect of electing US Senators in Tennessee legislature; Senate President Turney proposes joint ballot resolution, supported by Whig majority. Whig candidates: Ephraim H. Foster and Spencer Jarnagin. Opposing amendment to elect Hopkins L. Turney and Thomas Brown directly in Senate for House concurrence. Matters unacted on due to absent members.