Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-05-10

duttuAl CouNGutiOn OF the Legislature, DOH
Houses assembled in their respective Chambers at 9
o'clock.
The House was called to order by Elisha stearns Of
aolland, being the oldest member present. and pro;
Geeded to the election OF Speaker Messrs Hooker oil
bennington and Cleayeand Of Hampton, acting as
Telers, which resulted in the choice Of the Hon. VIM
| w. BoARDNAN Of New-Haven.
For VIM. w. Boardman lag
Channcey +. Cleayland 81
| Brockway
Trumbull
Blank i 40
Boardrans majority LOG
On taking the Chair, Mr. Boardman addressed the
GENTLEMEN-Suffer me to make my acknowledge
ments you for this distinguished mark of your re-
gard. To be selected by so large majority Of SO en-
ghtened assembly, at such an Interesting moment,
to preside over their deliberations, is certainly very
high honor-t demands and will receive my most pro-
! found gratitude. The best return in my power to
make, is assurance that shall devote myself to
the discharge OF the high trust you have committed to
me- with si1geness OF purpose and an honest patr-
otlsnn, which we hope is hereafter to prevail in the
administration OF all the departments of the State Go
yernment. With steady eve to the promotion of
the best good Of the greatest number and to the prac
teal appcatl ton OF those principles which prevail
so decidedly throughout the state and nation, should
be constantly borne in mind that the minority have
also their rights, which no benevolent legislator will
wantonly assal or unnecessarily abridge; and that
no administration can long maintain its ascendancy,
which habitualy dlsregards their rights and feelings
One OF the first principles of republicansm is that
the majority must govern. 1t is sound and true in
theory and in practice: Still benefcent Govern
to it by, way of argument. An honest, LIBERAL gene
rous policy, is expedien well as just and having
ourselves felt the iron rod Of oppression, that we
are reeyed let US so exercise our power as to
the FEASIBILITY OF its recurrence. take the Chair,
gentlemen, with but little confidence in my own abil-
ity, but hope-l am sure, that the same kindness
which has called to it, will assist and sustain me
In the discharge of its important and arduous duties
HENRY DUrroN of Bridgeport, was chosen chief,
and DANIEL p TYLER, of Brooklyn, assistant Clerk,
and took the oath of office.
The oath was then administered to the members of
the House.
Message received from the Senate, informing the
House that that body was then organized, and ready
to proceed to the business Of the session.
Messrs. DAVID H. CARR and JESSE KNEEvALs, were
appointed Messengers, and WIN. A. WAKELY, Door
keeper Of the House.
Resolution that the Speak er be authorized to assign
places to reporters. Passed.
Messrs. Stearns and cleveland were appointed a
Committee to wait on the Senate, and inform that
body that the House was organized and ready to pro-
Resolution from the Senate, appointing Adm. D.
Baldwin, with such others as the House may join,
committee to canvass the votes for State Officers and
Resolution that Messrs. Dickson, Townsend and
T.. T. Merwin. be a committee to examine creden-
tals OF members, and prepare a roll Of the House
passed.
Resolution that IS copies of the Conn. Register be
furnished for the use of the members-ost
Resolution appointing a committe to- inquire into
the best mode Of repairing the State House. passed.
daned and located clergymen ot this city to ofciate
during the session-passed.
Resolution that a committee Of two persons be ap-
pointed to superintend the printing Of the House-pas
sed.
Resolution that the Messengers be authorized to
furnish 25 copies of the Statutes OF Connections for
the use of the House. Mr.. Hooker had MODIFICATION
the resolution if some means could be provided for
the security Of the books after they had been obtain
ed. He would not cast any reflections upon the in.
tegrity Of the members Of the House, by supposing
them, to do as they did in MISUNDERSTANDING them
! to the tables.
| After some debate, the resolution was so amended
as to require that y instead Of 25 copies be procured
from the Office Of the Secretary of State, and passed.
Resolution that SCOPES Of Connecticut Register be
furnished for the use of the House; Passed.
The Joint Committee appointed to canvass the re-
turn of votes for State officers, reported that the whole
number Of votes returned for Governor is SO, Ol-of
which, w. w. Ellsworth has a. 117-for 1t. Govern
or 5o,OOS-of which Charles Hawley has 27,076-for
S77mfor Treasurer 49. 9I-of which Hiram Rider has
26,026-for Controller 4s,z97-of which Henry Kill
bourn has q, 466-with a resolution declaring the
ns sssFi s ia esss 1sss s1e
turn OF votes for Controller, that portion of it
committed
Resolution appointing committee of three persons
to bring forward the unfinished business of the last
Resolution that $50 copies of the Rules of the
House be printed for the use Of the members. Laid
Committee of three appointed on contested cleo
tons.
Resolution furnishing 70 copies of the private acts
Messrs. Parsons of Hartford, and Chew of New.
London, in connection with the Hon. VIM. Starr, of
he Senate. were appointed Committee to wait up
ns nA'e Adyyur ns and inform him
Mays Afernoon.-The House resumed the con.
Iteration Of the resolution offered and laid on the ia
lie IN the morning. proposing subscription for Bus
Adjourned to o'clock tomorrow morning.
THURSDAY, May 8.
Committee appointed to wait upon the Governor and
inform him OF his election. reported that they had per-
ormed The duties assigned them, and that his Excel
ency would meet the House at 10 o'clock \
Bill for public act repeating the small bill law. Read
irst time.
Resolution that Committee be appointed to invite
he Senate to assemble in the House at 10 O'clock to
hear the message Of his Excelleney the Governor
rassed-Messrs. McCurdy and King appointed that
= Messrs. Donaghe and cleveland. appointed a
Comm'ttee to wait upon the Hon. H. w. Edwards,
ana INFORM him that the House were organized and
might have TO make
BIZ to amend the act districting the State Read
Report received from Comptroller in relation 70 III.
the table, '' A'"u VI"
% AZ ~ CLOCK the Senate assembled in the Hall of
REPRESENTATIVES, where both Houses were met bv his
Excellencyr Governor Ellsworth, when the oath Of
S hsa,. was "a duly administered by the Clerk, the
Day, and his Exceiency, in person. delivered the fo.
lowing 'A0 '''-
SIP EE CH..
FellOao Citisens of the Senate,
sndo the House Of Representatives:
AS we are about to enter upon the duties
respectively assigned us, in legislatinp for