The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
From The Proridenee Journal.
GENERAL, ,ASsEMBLY-MAr SESSION.
"Wednesday. May 9Th. 1910.

Cd 4, Grand Committee. and the Secretary pro-
oveded TO call the towns fer msmbers.
Nearly all the members appeared and took
their engagements. Hon. Asher Robbins. the
oldest member from Newport, according to ao-
oient usage, called the Honse TO order.
Mr. Manchester then nominated for speaker
Henry Y. Cranston, Of Newport, and hs was
chosen without opposition.
Mr.. Cranston then returned his thanks TO the
House for this renewed testimony OF their cen
fdencc, and pledged himself to use his best ex-
sr,ions TO perform the duties Of the office.
Messrs. George Rivers and Edward ii. Haz-
ard were then chosen Clerks also without oppo-
sition.
The several towns were then called for prox-
es, asd a committee appointed to count the
votes:
And the grand committee then adjourned to
4 o'clock in the afternoon.
AFTERSooS.-The committee for counting
the votes reported that William w. Howard Of
Cumberland had voted three times, at the cleo
iion, and the thrse votes were thrown out.
The report Of the counting committee was
thsn read, the entire ticket headed by Samuel
w. King being elected. The report Of tho
committee was accepted. On motion Of Mr..
Crapston. Messrs. King, Jackson and Aldrlch
were appointed committee to notify the Off
GERS chosen Of their election, and proclamation
of the election wns then made according TO
the ancient casiom. aud the Governor. Sem
tors, Secrrtary, Attorney General aud TTsaSur-
er took their oaths of office.
The Sheriff was then directed 10 destroy the
proxes with the exception Of those proxies from
Cumberland, and the grand committee rose.
and the House adjourned 10 9 o'clock 10 NOR
row (ihs) morning.
The exact ma jorify for Governor was 1871,
that for Lieutenant Governor 1893.
Thursday, May 7th.
At 8 o'clock the House assembled.
According TO the law passed last session, the
session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Howard.
The standing rules Of last session were read
and adopted.
The House then chose the Standing Com
niitecs.
number Of local and private petitions were
received aud referred.
The Bank Commissioners reported that the
Traders Bank Of Providence, had been cited TO
show cause why they should not be deprived OF
the privilege Of using bills Of credit for not re-
turnin. the premiums for specie funds taken
duriag the suspeuslon-repoh received and
nuncated.
A message was received from the Governor.
enclosing a communication from the Governor
OF the State of South Carolina. relative TO the |
refusal Of the State Of Maine to surrender Ger |
Tain persons who have violated the laws Of Geor-
ga in stealing a slave.
Also commune alton from the State Of In !
diana. relativs to tho North Eastern Boundary.
On motion Of Mr.. b. Hazard, the communi-
cations were ordered to be placed on flo in the
Secretarys office.
Also a communication from the Governor Of
Maine, relative to the North Eastern Boundary
ordered TO be placed on file.
rnu,.pnnir,ii,, from, tb. ,,C
Kentucky, relative to the ccssion of the public
lands to the new States, and in favsr Of the dis
iributon Of the lands to all the States.
On motion OF Mr.. II. Hazard, referred TO
Mcssrs. Robbins, Clark, and Simmons.
And the House adjourned 10 O'Clock p. NJ.
ArTERNoos SESSION.
After the Transaction of some private business,
the Governor AMI Senate were invited, and
Joined the House in Grand Committee, ard
proceeded in the election.
The following officers were chosen Supreme
Court ..dgcs:
Job Durfee, Chief Levi Hale. second, aud
WIN. r. Staples, third Justices Of the Supreme
Judicial Court.
Court OF COMMON PLEAS.
NeUport--Joseph Chids, Joseph Jeslyn, Pc
ter Barker, Borden Slocum, Theophilus Top
ham.
Proridencs-Thos Burgss, G. l.. Barnes,
Job Armstrong, John Brayton. Zuricl Potter.
Wasl.in gtoa--George ID. Cross, Nathan G..
Kenyon, VIM. b. Tilughast. Samuel Clarke,
jeremiah q. ChaJsey.
Kent. postponed to June.
Bristoi.-Ephraim Clifford. Barnard Smith.
Stephen Mason, Andrew Cole, Ebenezer TIFF
fary.
CLERKS OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL CsURT.
Newport-Erastus L. Allen. ProuideRce-
Walter Paine, Jun. lVdShing gtoA--Powell
Ilemc. BriStoi-Wlliam Throop. Kent
Joseph J. Tilnghast.
CLERKS OF THE Court or COMMON PLEAS.
Newport-Daniel c. Dsuh,m. Providence
John w. Smith, Washing nston-Postponed
Bristoi-William ThrooP. Kent-Jeremiah
SIscum.
Netcport-William Douglas Proridcnce-
4. w. Potter. UdShinston-F. Il. Segar,-
Bristol--Stephen Johnston. kcnt--John L.
Grecue.
PUBLIC NoTARrEs.
NWport.- Ticveu. Christopher f..
Robbins, George G.. King, Daniel G.. Denhsm.
Josiah c. Shaw, Erastus =. Allen, Benjamin
B. Mumford, Henry Chsce, William NJ. Ais
ton, Labaa Borden, James 5. Blivep, William
z. Sands, William Gilpin. George G. Bailey.
JUSTICES or rur PEAcE.
Newport-Elcazer Treviit. Josiah c. Shaw,
Daniel c. Denhsm, Ersstus p. Allan, Wm.
Gilpin. Benjamin b. Howland.
hiddietolH-Pelsg Sanford, Wm. Peck
ham, Joshua Cogesshall
Tipertor-Charles Durfee, Asa Gray. Isaac
Palmer. Andrew Cory, Joshua Dwelly, Abra-
ham Cook.
Inspectors Of Fe,r,es-Rishard X. Randolph,
Geo. Bowen. Benjamin Hall, Elisa Watson,
Jr.
The appointment Of Military officer, Was
postponed. and the committee rose.
Suodry accounts were received and referred
And tho House adjourned to 9 o'clock.
FRIDAr, May sth.
Petition Of n. f. Coal Mining Company,
for amendment Of charter. was taken up, and