Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-12-04

J.6ersOn-John Chambers, Thomas Wise, Milton Stapp
yrnafngs-AlIen Hill.
Johnson-Danel Webb.
Kaor-
L4porfe-Andrew L. Osborn, j. s. Carter.
Ldurence-6eorge w. Carr, John Edwards.
Hfrdison-Evan Ellis.
Marion-Na,haniei o. Weber, YOnrg F. r. Wilson.
Marshall and Fulfon-Antony r. Smith,
Miami aud Wdbosh-Bepjamn Henon
Monroe and Br0tcn-Jacob b. Lowe.
Montgemey-Samuel Heron, Henry 7. Shook, John S.
Nelson.
Morgan-Alexander B. Conduit.
N6e and Lagrange-Thomas II. Wilson.
Orange-Juel Vandeveer-
Otuen-George w. Moore.
Pd-ke-William r. NOfsnger, James Kerr
Perry-Georgc B. Thompson.
Pke-Robert Logan
porfsr and Lake-Alexauder Mcdonald.
Putnam-Henry Secres James B. Brumheld.
RandoIph-RoystOn Ford.
Ripiey-W. Blackwell.
Rush-James Hincbman, Robert s. Cox.
Scott-Samuel Davis.
Sheibp-Jsmes L. Seeth.
Spehter-W HUFF.
Sieuben and DeKdi5--Clark PoweIs.
81 Josepk-Thonas s Stanfeld.
Stliican-JOhn II. VIII on, Sas OsbOTn.
S,cit-erland-Edward Burns,
Tjppecanoe-Willam s. Layman, Samuel Mccormick.
Irnion--Wiam Wall, Ambrose s. Ruby.
VtnderbuTgh--COnIa d Baker
Yerm,iIion--Wiam p. Dole
Vigo-Tbomas Bowling, Grafton F. Cookery.
VarTsn--ColbTath Hall.
Warrick--I>ham Fuller.
IV5us Pulaski jasper and Bsnon-~Wilam Coon.
IVb;tIeu and KosciuSkO--Dlv id Riprey.
hingion-Wliam Shanks, Henry C. Monroe.
IHayaeoGeorge w. Julian Joseph Lewis, Walter Legg.
All the members present but Mr.. Carnan of Knox,
Mr.. Endicoit Of Posey, and MIR. Scott of Fountain.
When the counties of Dearborn and Ohio were
called Messrs. Richard D. Slater and George Corne-
us of Dearborn county, presented thelr certificates
and were sworn into office. Mr.. Lanius, OF Ohio
comfy. and Mr.. James H. Lane, of Dearborn, also
nresented certificates of election members when
ho Lori remarked that the certificate of Mr.. Lanius
WAS SIGNED by the Sherfs Of Dearborn and Ohio,
while that of Mr. Lane was signed only by the Sher
ff of Dearborn. He was at loss how to act IN the
nremises. so he submitted the matter 10 the House.
MIR. Vandeveer said the House could not act with
ont chairman; when
Mr. Siam proposed that the Hon. Dennis Pennihg-
ton take the chair for the time being, Which was
agreed to by the House
Mr. Siam called for the reading Of the certificates.
The first from the Sheriff of Dearborn, stated, that
if the law organizing Ohio county should govern then
Mr. Lanius is elected: but should that not be the
case Mr. Lane is elected, he having received one
hundred and four votes more than Mr. Lanius.
The certificate from the Sherifs of Dearborn and
Ohio stated that Mr. Lanus was elected, having re-
ceyed the highest number of votes of any person re-
siding in Ohio county.
MIR Mcdonald moved that the further reading of
documents. submitted. be dispensed with; contending
that the proceedings taking place were altoge-
Their informal He moved that neither of the contend
ing gentlemen should take their seats but that the
House should proceed to the election of Speaker.
Mr.. Stapp favored proceeding with the investi-
CATION.
Mr.. Mcdonald contended that neither of the cerif-
cafes presented was made out in the usual form, and
consequently could not be entertained.
Mr. Stapp stated that of the certificates, If he
understood it. was made out IN accordance with the
Statute He believed that certificate would entltle
Mr. Lanius to a scat. Whether the law was con-
olor mattpr-fhlt
determined after the House was organized. He was,
therefore for the present. in favor of Mr. Lanius ia
king his seat.
MIR. Thompson said the House was about getting
into snarl in this matter. He begged leave to diff
fer with the gentleman from Jefferson, notwithstand
inc his hundred years experience in legislation. He
contended that he present proceedings were informal
No one but the clerk at this crisis had the power to
decide between the two gentlemen. He hoped that
the clerk would accept the certificate of one or the
other of these gentlemen and then lei the matter be
referred to the committee on elections.
Mr. Stapp could not recede from the ground he had
taken. The certificate of Mr. Lanius in the
usual FORM and he should be admitted to seat. He
had no feeling in the matter, both gentlemen were
Democrats, and neither would vote for Wing Uni
ted States Senator.
MIR. Thomson did not consider that Whiggery or
Democracy had any thing to do with this question.
The question was taken on MIR. McDonald'e mo-
ton, and decided in the negatve-ayes Az, noes d.
Mr.. Stapp then moved that Mr.. Lanius be admitted
to seat for the present, member OF this House.
Mr.. Cox contended that both certificates we're In
accordance with the law.
Mr.. Hazelrigg said that, under the Constitution,
the House had the right Judge of the qualifications
of its members. He believed that Mr.. Lanius was
entitled to scat and hoped the House would consent
to his admission until it fully organized, when
the right of Mr. Lane would be fully considered.
: The question then taken on admitting Mr.. La
MUS to a seat and decided in the affirmative.
! On motion of Mr.. Mcdonald, the House then pro-
ceeded to the election of Speaker Messrs Moore and
fIazelrigg acting as tellers On counting the first
] ballot it appeared that
John S. Slmonson received 73 votes.
Scattering, "a.
MIR. Simonson, having received majority of all
the votes given, declared duly elected and be-
ing conducted to the chair, by Messrs. Lowe and
Meeker, returned his thanks in appropriate adj
dress Tn the course of which be remarked, that al
though this very fattering mark of esteem was not
unSought vet his election found HIM unprepared to
return bis thanks for the honor cOnrred. He hoped
that the feelings of the heart would be taken, for the
lack of words to return his obligations. He trusted
that sense of decorum and close observance of
parliamentary rules would govern the members in all
their deliberations, and that the proceedings of the
session would result in the promotion of the honor
and prosperity of Indiana.
| On motion of Mr. Mcdonald, the House then pro-
cecded to the election of Principal Clerk, Messrs.
Stapp and Mcdonald acting tellers.
The following is the result of the three first ballot
/ ings, to-wit:
LIST bal. 3D. Sd.
K KaSsn, $ $5 80 50 81
Donnavan, 10 10 6
Harlan. II IT IS