Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-12-16
LEGISLATURES.
COUNCIL.
TUESDAY,, Dec

On motion Of Mr.. Croker,
The Council proceeded to the cleo
ton Of President.
Messrs. Croker and Dewey were
appointed Telers. :"
Pending the action thereon, the fol-
lowing message from the House of
Representatives was received by their
clerk:
"Mr. President:-The House Of
Representatives have unanimously con-
Cured in the adoption Of resolutions
from this House, relative to the death
of the Hon. Lewis F. Linn, late Sem
ator Of the United States from the
State of Missouri, and have adopted
the standing joint rules Of the two hou-
ses Of the last session until others are
prepared and adopted"
The Tellers reported the whole num-
Der of votes for President, IL
Necessary to choice, 8
Marshall NJ. Strong has 9
II. Croker, 1
C. M. Baker, /
Marshall M. Strong was thereupon
declared to be duly elected President
Of the Council for the present session.
On motion of Mr.. Martin,
Messrs. Martin and Rountree were
appointed committee to wait upon
the President elect, inform him Of his
election, and conduct him to the chair;
when he returned his acknowledge
ment as follows:
GENTLEMEN: l thank you for the
Office you have conferred upon me-
Your choice must be owing chiefly to
your Partially, and | am therefore pla-
ced under the greater obligation.
trust that duly appreciate your kind
ness, and that shall ever retain it
fresh in my memory. Relying upon
your liberality for support, ! accep, the
Office, fully aware gifts responsibilities
and my own inexperience, and not
without great solici,udc as to the man
ner in which shall be able to discharge
its duties.
The present session offers favora-
bic opportunity for improving the gen
eral laws Of the Territory. There is
no great political, local or personal ex-
element, to disturb the course Of calm
legislation. There are some prov;s-
ions of the laws, which cause positive
injustice, there are omissions which
need to be supplied, and other defects
which might easily be remedied. If
we turn our attention earnestly and dis
passionately to improving these laws,
we shall confer upon the citizens Of
the Territory great, general and per-
manent benefit. shall cheerfully do
all that is in my power, either as
member Of the Council, or in the sta
ton in which you have placed me, for
attaining so desirable an end.
In conclusion, permit me to say, that
although hope my conduct in office
will meet with your appreciation, and
give you greater assurance ofthe depth
and sincerity of my feelings on the
occasion, than any words that could be
uttered, yet ! cannot refrain from again
rendering TO you my warmest acknowl-
Judgments for this distinguished mark
of your confidence and esteem.
Mr.. Croker offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Council now
proceed TO elect Secretary, Assistant
Secretary, Sergeant-at-arms, Messen-
ger and Fireman.
The Tellers appointed reported as
follows:
Secretary, Ben c. Eastman.
Assistant Secretary, T. A. b. Boyd.
Sergeant-ai-arms, G. c. s. Vail.
Messenger, Joseph Jones.
Fireman, II. X. Belden.
Wbereupon the several officers above
were declared to be duly elected.
Mr.. Strong, of Iowa, gave notice
that on tomorrow, or some future day,
he should ask leave 10 introduce
"a bill to provide the means Of pay
ing the public debt of the Territory"
On motion Of Mr. Dewey,
The Council adjourned.