The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-13
Whole number Of votes,
Necessary to a choice,

Whole number of votes, 1876
Necessary to choice, %
Andrew Stevenson was accordingly
declared by the Clerk to be duly elected.
and was then conducted to the Chair by
the Hon. Thomas Newton, of Virginia
being the oldest member present.
The Speake then addressedthe House
as follows:
Gentlemen: In accepting third time
this exalted station, l cannot adequately
express the deep sense ! entertain ofthe
honour you have beeI pleased again to
vrtsfer upon me, Or my warm feelings
of gratitude for this distinguished proof
of your continued confidence and un-
changing kindness.
1t is an honor, too, gentlemen, which
has been conferred in manner, and un-
der circumstances, peculiarly calculated
to crafty and flaiter inc and shall ev-
er cherish il az the most valuable reward
for my past services. The office of
Speaker of .his House has, at no period
in -our history heen without its embar.
easements and trials and if in times of
profound tranquility aud repose, its du-
ties have justly been regarded by the
most eminent of the distinguished indi-
viduaIs who have filled the chair, MS
ard,ous aud responsible, how greatly.
must its labors and responsibilities be en-
hanced, in times of high political and
party divisions.
/ certainly am not vain enough tO sup
pose that il will he in my power to dis
charge the duties Of this high office in a
manner suitable tn its dignity and ,mp"r-
iance, or MS | could myself wish. IN
deed, there is no man, am very conf
dent, be he who he may, who could at
such a time assume its responsibilities
without distrusiing greatly his own abili-
lies. shall not, however, despair.
Actuated by an honest and manly zeal.
! shall endeavor at least to justify the
choice of my friends, aud merit the con-
fdence and respect of the House.
Whoever shall fill the Chair to his own
honor, or the advantage of the Nation,
must possess not only the confidence of
the House, but the esteem and respect
of the honorable and high-minded men
over whom he presides. Neither station
nor power can cOerce esteem aud respect:
they o"n ""'y "o ..~s,..;s~l Iy ;a.s ,sr;ty
impartiality, and Independence here.
These, alone, can shed honor or lustre
OIL this station, and make it, both rs re-
CARDS tire House and the Nation, what it
should be.
. i unfeignedly assure you, gentlemen,
that shall need and expect your cordial
and kind evaporation in preserving or
der and dignity in our deliberations, and
sustaining the authority of the Char
and | earnestly hope so to discharge its
duties as to ensure tn its decisions not
merely reluctant support. but steady
and cheerful acquiescence in their justice
and propriety.
l Itender you, gentlemen, my cordial
co-op"ration in the discharge of your
high duties, and ardeu'Iy pray that we
may, by our cond.cl and deliberations,
render this House worthy of the high
name and character Of our beloved coui-
try.
The Members were then qualified, in
the usual form.
A Message was received from the Sem
ate, announcing that a quorum Of that
body was organized, and ready 20 pro-
ceed to the transaction of business.
Mr.. Speig. submitted the following
which was adopted -
Resolved, That MATTHEW ST.
CLAIR CLARKE, the former Clerk Of
the House of Representatives, be ap-
pointed Clerk of this House.
On motion of Mr.. J. w. Taylor. it was
Resolved, That the Rules aud Orders
adopted at tile last Session of Congress,
he and they are hereby declared to he the
Rules aud Orders Of this house, until
hereafter altered or amended.
On mutton of Mr.. Polk, it was
Resolved, That committee be ap-
pointed to inform the Senate that this
House is now o ganized, and ready to
proceed to business.
On mpii0n,
Resolved, That a committee be ap-
pointed OF the part ofthis House, in con-
Junction with such committee as may he
appoinied on the part of the Senate, to
wait on the President of the u. States to
inform him that the two Houses are now
organized, and ready to receive any
communication he may have to make to
;hem.
On motion Of Mr.. r. M. Johnson,
Resolved, That when this House ad-
Journ, u adjourn to meet again tomorrow,
at IL o'clock.
On motion,
Resolved, That the Clerk ofthis House
be directed to furnish ench member with
newspapers to the amount of three Daily
papers.