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[1861]
Joint Resolution
Protesting against the interception of the free navigation of the Mississippi.
Resolved by the Generall Assembly of the State of Tennessee That we received with profound regret intelligence of the facts that an armed force under orders from the Government of Illinois is stationed at Cairo with intentions to interfere unlawfully detained a boat and cargo, the property of citizens of Tennessee in violation of the rights of the people of the state, dangerous to the peaceful relations, and destructive of the best interest of the people of the States respectively
2nd In view of this unlawful detention and seizure of the property and effects of citizens of Tennessee and usurpation of authority in obstructing the free navigation of the Mississippi, we most solemnly reiterate the declaration of rights of the people of Tennessee. That the equal participation of the free navigation is one of the inherent rights of the citizens of this State, it cannot be therefore conceded to any Power, Potentate, Prince, person or persons whatever, and in vindication of this right we pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
Resolved further. That the Governor transmit a copy of the above resolutions to the Governor of Illinois and also to the President of the United States.
W. C. Whitthorne
Speaker of the House of Representatives
B. L. Stovall
Speaker of the Senate
a true copy
E. R. Ray
Sec'y of State
Joint Resolutions of Tennessee Legislature
RESO.