The Arkansas banner., 1844-11-06
Speaker of the House for the time prescribed

Speaker of the House for the time prescribed by law.
 Messrs Greenwood and Bertrand were re- quested to conduct Mir. Roane to the Chair. On ascending the Speakers desk, he deliver ed in substance, the following very appropri- ate remarks.
 Gentlemen of inc House of Representatives.:
 Permit me to return to you my thanks for the distinguished manifestation of the high regard for, and confidence in me, which you have thought proper to make known upon this occasion, by calling upon me to preside over your deliberations, whilst in discharge of your Legislative duties station alike, aatterng, honorable, and responsible. The relative duties which exist between the pre- siding officer of a deiberatiye body, and those who constitute that body, are of a pe culiar and highly interesting character - There must be confidence entertained in the ability and integrity of the presiding ofil- cer by those over whom he may be called to preside, and on the other hand, spirit oi fairness, justice, and impartiality should gc- yern and characterize his every act and l'e- cision, or all good order and harmony, so essential to the speedy and correct dischafge of the important trust confded to them, at once gives way 10 discord and confusion.
 In return for the distinguished favor which you have this day conferred upon me, l have nothing to offer, but the assurance that a l spirit of stern, aud strict judtice shall char acterze my every official act. In the adjust ment and final settlement of the almost innu- | p,eroI Ilp int triooto ood r,orDlayipu f1nacfiHuS which will present themselves during the progress of our deliberations, 1 may, and doubtless will err. l trust you will have charity enough to attribute those errors to d defect of judgment, rather than a peryerse- ness of disposition, and couupmess of in- tention.
 In conclusion, gentlemen, were ] not to acknowledge, that under all the attending cir cumstances, feel myself highly flattered by this manifestation of your confidence and esteem, it would be at once acknowledging myself as wholly destitute of those elevated and ennobling feelings which prompt us all to strive to win an elevated place in the at- fairs of our fellow men Accept then, my sincere thanks for the honor conferred, and rest assured, that no exerton will be spared on my part, to meet your most sanguine wishes and expectations.
 Mir. Roane Is a young, but very intelligent and fine looking gentleman, and will make all excellent and dignifed Speaker. At the close of his address, the oath of office was duly administered to him, and he enteredup- on the discharge Of his duties.
 1lr. Stephen s. Tucker was then elected principal, and Mir. Alexander Il. McKisick, assistant Clerk, without opposition.
 The House next went into the election of Door-Keeper, and on the second ballotng, hlr. William Triplett, of Little Rock, was elected
 Mir. Billingsly moved an adjournment AIr. Mayors called for the ayes and nays. and the motion to adjourn was lost, by avs 70. nays 47.
 Mr. Floyd offered resolution inviting Editors of newspapers within the Bsr ol the House, which was adopted.
 Mir. Collins rtroduced a resolution pro- viding for the appointment ol committee oi five, to draft rules for the government of the House, which was adopted.
 On motion of Mir. Marshall, the House adjourned until to morrow morning 3 o'clock