Virginia Argus

JOSEPH ANDERSON, ESQ.

The report of a committee of the Tennessee Legislature, appointed for the purpose of enquiring into the official conduct of Joseph Anderson, esq. as a senator from this state has called forth the expression of the sentiments of the members. It is a gratification to us and we believe it will be to most of our readers to learn that there is not one individual in either branch of the General Assembly as far as we heard their sentiments who approve of the course of the above named gentleman. Some objected to the report as being too mild, others because it was too severe; but every one appeared to be dissatisfied with the conduct of Mr. Anderson.

1st Resolved, That this general Assembly, do highly disapprove the conduct of the said Senator, in relation to the aforesaid subject.

2d. Resolved, that in this solemn expression of the opinion of this General Assembly, it is the bounden duty of the representatives of the people to conform to the opinions of their constituents, when fully comprehended: and when such representative, at the time, and prior to his election, induced a belief he would so act: and more especially, when the conformity with the opinion of the constituents required neither a violation of the constitution, nor the commission of an act of moral turpitude.

3d. Resolved, That no man ought, henceforth, to accept the appointment of Senator of the United States, from Tennessee, nor continue to hold the same, who doth not hold himself bound to obey the will of his constituents.

4th. Resolved, That in the opinion of this General Assembly, said Senator will not be desirous further to represent a people to whom his services are unacceptable; and that said Senator will not feel any pleasure in representing the citizens of Tennessee, contrary to their wish, and in opposition to the will of this General Assembly, who elected him Senator.

Lastly. Resolved, That the Executive be requested forthwith to transmit, a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions, to each of the senators in Congress from this state, to the Executive of the United States, and each of the Executives of the several states.

Nashville paper.