A historical record of Tennessee’s emergency session in 1868, showing how the state sought to restore order and rebuild governance after the Civil War.
This collection documents proclamations, acts, and resolutions that shaped law, security, and public finance during a critical period.
The volume describes the Extraordinary Session of the Thirty-Fifth General Assembly, including the Governor’s call, the creation of the Tennessee State Guards, and the use of martial law to protect citizens and enforce laws in troubled counties.
It also covers financial and administrative measures—how funds could be allocated for organization, equipment, and payroll; how officials and clerks were compensated; and various resolutions addressing accountability, printing, and reporting.
- Creation and regulation of the Tennessee State Guards for enforcing law and order.
- Provisions for martial law in counties where civil authorities could not operate safely.
- Financial rules, employee pay, and processing of official documents related to the extra session.
- Resolutions on investigation, printing of reports, and procedures for House and Senate operations.
Ideal for readers of historical government documents and postwar Tennessee history.