Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-07

Terry, ,ofo
Scattering, 179I
1892 being necessary for choice,
there was no election for the office of
Lieut.. Governor.
For the office of Secretary Of State,
there were l5,OlSI
Of which Henry Bowen, Of Prov
dence, received, 1913
Asa Potter. Of South
Kingston, 1854
Scattering, l46
1910 being necessary for choice,
Henry Bowen was declared elected by
the people by majority of l8 votes.
Whole number for Attor'y Gen'i, l4,9O2
Of which Joseph Nj. Blake, Of
Bristol, received 1914
George Rivers, Of
Providence, 7,l76I
Scattering, 1872
Joseph Nj. Blake was declared elected
by the people, 7,452 being necessary
for choice, by majority Of 1856 rotes.
Whole number for Gen i Trcas'r, ID, ,00G
OF which Stephen Cahoone, Of
Newport, received 1916
John Il. Child, ofWar-
rem, 1904
Scattering, l56
1904 votes being necessary for a
choice, Stephen Cahoone was declared
elected by majority of86 votes.
The Committee also made report on
the Memorial Of Edward S. Wilkinson
and others, of North Providence, rela-
tive to the votes Of Levi j. Arlington
and others (28 in all, who voted at The
late election. The Committee after
thorough examination Of all the facts in
their possession, reported in favor Of the
rejection Of said votes, being satisfied
that the Registry taxes of the said %
Electors were not paid within the time
prescribed by law. The report was re-
ceived and accepted.
The Grand Committee, on motion of
John H. Clarke, Esq. then proceeded
TO ballot for Governor and Lieut.. Gov
ernor,-and Byron DIMAN, of Bristol,
was declared elected on the first ballot.
The vote stood
For Byron Diman, 81
4" Charles Jackson, 80
Majority for Diman, %.
The vote for Lieut.. Governor was
then taken, and ELISHA HARRIS, of
Coventry, was declared elected on the
first ballot, as follows
For Elisha Harris, 81
Jesse l.. Moss, 81
Blanks, 2
Majority for Harris, "a.
A resolution was then offered by Mr.
Clarke of Providence, declaring the
election of Byron Dman and Elisha
Harris, to the Offices Of Governor and
Lieut., Governor respectively.
The oath Of office was administered
to the Goveror and Lieut.. Governor by
the Secretary and to the Secretary,
Attorney General and General Treasur-
er, by his excellcncy Gov. Diman.
The usual proclamation of the cleo
ton Of General officers, was then made,
and the Grand Committee rose.
The Speaker then called the House
to order. Several Bank returns were
made, according to law.
The Speaker presented petition from
w. p. BIodset, praying for remuner-
alton for money expended in defending
suits brought against him, in the late
troubles in this State.
Memorial Of John Stanton, claiming a
seat as a member Of the House, from
Charestown received and referred TO
Messrs. Sherman, Whipple and Davis.
The Rules Of the last House were
adopted, also the joint rules ~ the last
Legislature, and sent TO the Senate for
concurrence.
Mr. Clarke, Of Providence, present.
ed memorial from sundry citizens Of
this State, relative TO the State Debt,
referred to the joint committee, appoint
ed at the last session.
The Speaker then announced the
several standing committees, as follows
On Finance. e.-Messrs. J. Y. Smith,
Hu,chins, Sprague, Sherman.
On agriculture John Church, Oh
ncy, Il. Warren, Ellis, Austin.
On Corporations. j. II Clarke, w.
Peckham, J. Il. Rhodes, Babbni, w.
n Aldrich.
On Education Robbins, Thurber, +.
Aldrich, Osboon, Tourtellolt.
On MiiHia.--J. A. Hazard, +.
Clarke, Durlee, Holmes, Austin.
On Real Estate On the part OF the
House, Baker, Knowles, Bullock, Davis.
On HccounfS On the part of the
House, J. J. Reynolds, Randall, w.