Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-07
6craloof the Times,
RHODE ISLAND Err;
NEWPORT:
H. L.. i..a Maa lAlL
Thursday Morning, May I, 1916.
The observation-disclosures, &c.

our far famed "ancient" town OF New
port, which brings together the most
motley group imaginable from all parts
Of our Slate, has come and gone, and
with it, large portion of those who as
scmbled here on that important, exciting,
and Interesting occ aston. The day was
unusually pleasant, and our principal
streets. parade and mall, were enlivened
by the military, the display Of flags,
and the dense crowd Of towns people and
sojourners; Of all ages and descriptions,
who appeared in their best attire,-as
has been the practice time out of mind
to honor the day, if not the Govern
or, and to "touch lection" Every
Newporter, at home and abroad, under
standing full well the customary out Of
door dongs on this day, we will omit
further prelminaries and give con.
densed account of The Legislative pro-
ceedings
ln conformity with an old custom,
procession was formed al 10 o'clock
u. IN. in front of the Eagle Hotel, con-
ssting of the Governor, Lieut. Govern.
or, and members of both Houses, and
proceeded under the escort of the New
port Artillery, Col. Perry, the Rhode
Island Horse Guards, Col. Gould, and
the U. S Light Artillery Capt. Swar-
wout, with music from the Providence
Brass Band) to the State House, where
each body was organized in ITS proper
Hall In the House, the Hon. Robert
B. Cranston, being the first Represen-
tative from Newport, took the chair, and
called the House to order. After the cre-
dentials Of the members were received
ST.. Mr. c. stated that the first business
was 10 choose Speaker, and thereup-
on nominations were mado. MIR. }.
II. Clarke, Of Providence, nominated
Robert B. Cranston, Of Newport, when
Mr. G. expressed desire to be excused,
aud a, the same time n ominated VIM. S.
Patten, Of Providence, but Mr.. Palten
hoped Mr.. G.. would not be excused, and
repeated the nomination. The vote was
then tahen aud The Hon. Robert b.
Cranston, was unanimously elected Speak
er. On TAX ing the CHI hair, MIR. c. made
"A brief but very appropriate address,
after which the House proceeded to the
choice of its Clerks.
Messrs Thomas A. Jenckes, and
Francis f. Hoppin, both of Providence,
were then nominated for lst Clerk-the
name of Mr. Jenckes having been with
drawn, Mr. Hoppn was elected unani-
mously.
MIR Jenckes and Benz T. Eames,
both of Providence, were then nominated q
for % clerk, and the ballot being taken
resulted as follows-for Eames 40, -
Jenckcs 25--majority for Eames 10
The Senate having been organized,
His Excellency presiding, proceeded 10
choose n clerk. Messrs George Rivers
and Joseph S. Pitman were then nomi-
uated, and the latter was elected by a
vote Of 10 to l3.
The two Houses then asse mbled in
Grand Committee TO receive and count
the proxy votes for General officers, and
prayer was offered by Rev A. II. Du
mont. The towns were then called and
the returns of votes handed in.
Upon motion of Il. b. Cranston, of
Newport, "A committee of three from
each county, together with the Secre.
tury and clerks, was appointed TO count
the votes.
The following named gentlemen were
elected as such committee
Newport couniy--Messrs. Lawton,
Manchester, Howland.
Providence county--Messrs. j. Y.
Smith, Benoni Harris Jesse S. Tour
ielIot.
Washingion county, Mcssrs. Olney,
Shernn, C Austin.
Kent ounty-Messrs Pollard, Har-
lis, Ellis.
! Bristol comiy-Messrs. Pearce, Ran
! dal, Blcknell.
/ Mr.. Pa,ten presented a memorial
form certain citizens Of North Provi-
dence in relation to certain votes re-
ceived in that town.
The memorial was referred to the
counting committee, with power to send
Tor persons and papers.
Mr. Davis, OF North Providence, was
added TO the committee.
A commune alton from the Mayor Of
the city OF Providence, enclosing pack
age oi votes was referred 10 the count
ing committee.
The Grand Committee adjourned TO
8 O'Clock =. NJ. then TO meet and hear
the report Of the counting committee.