Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-05
LEGISLATURE OF MARyLAND.-DEc. q.

LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.-DEc. 81.
The vote for Speaker of the House stands
thus:-Dr. Semmes 48, ]. Edelen 81.
Upon being conducted to the chair, Doctor
SEMMEs addressed the House to the following
effect:
Gentlemem-.Selected by your Partially to
prrsrnv-ovcr Wv, ucnocratioi's snouia ID i"'
Justice to my own feelings, and prove migrate
fu to you, if did not avail myself OF the OPP
portunity to express my sincere and unielgned
thanks, for the honor so handsomely conferred
upon me, and a diffiience OF my abilities, SO TO
discharge the duties of my station, as to leave
il with the same popularity that brought me to
it Having for time voluntarily retired from
the councils Of the state, it is most pleasing,
most grateful 10 my feelings, to be thus kindly
greeted on my return amongst you, and to Ind
that was not forgotten in my retirement.
The present is likelyto prove no ordinary ses-
sion of the legislature. Many important sub
iects deeply involving the best interests OF on.
constituents, and identified with the honor and
welfare of the state, are to be discussed and de-
cided upon by us; under these circumstances,
conflicting interests and opinions must and Will
arise, producing that excitement, SO inimical to
wise and prudent legislation; hence the propri-
ETY., nay the imperous necessity, for calm and
identified delberation, and that mutual spirit OF
forbea, ance and cancellations, thai goes SO far TO
smooth the asperities and sweeten the tolls OF
public life.
The duties of presiding officer in the popular
branch of Legislative assembly, axe at all times
arduous and important, requiring Tor their
prompt and successful performance much Ia
lent. and great experience, neither OF which Can
devote 10 YOUR service, therefore have only
zeal and fidelity to offer IN return for your good
opinion, to solicit your kindesl indulgence Tor
nav errors, and TO assure you, that the best ener-
pies of nv body and mind shall be devoted TO
The faithful performance OF my duty.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. %.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
On motion Of Mr.. Maxcy, the following reso-
lutions were read:
Resoirea, by the General assembly Of Maryland,
That for the purpose Of electing the President
and Vice President OF the United States, the
constitution ought TO be so amended, that uni
form system of voting by districts shall be es-
,ablished in all the States; and that the people
in those districts shall have the right OF voting
directly tor those officers
Resolved, That the constitution ought to be
further amended, in such manner as VIII pre-
VEN the election OF the aforesaid officers, from
devolving upon the respective houses of Con-
gress
KesoiUed, That the Senators and Representa-
tives of this state in Congress, be requested to
use their exertions for obtaining the amend
ments of the constitution, proposed in the fore
going resolutions.
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to-
communicate a copy OF these resolutions TO
each of the Senator'S, and Representatives Oft the
State, in Congress.
Ordered, That they lave second reading on
"Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, the following re-
solution was read:
Whereas, The interest and dignity of the