Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-13
9eneral Assembln,
MAY SEssIoN-NEwPoRT.

On ueSday 4tn, the Oenerdl Assembly
Of this State met in this town for The pur-
pose of organizing the Government for the
ensuing year. In conformity with the time
honored custom, a procession was formed
at 10 O. clock A. nj. in front of Vars's Hotel
consisting of the Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, and Members of both Houses,
and proceeded under the escort of the
Newport Artillery, Col. Perry, and the
Rhode Island Horse Guards, Col. Palmer,
with music from Flaggs Brass Band) to
the State House, where each body was or
ganized in its proper Hall. In the House,
VIM S. Patten, Esq, of Providence, was
unanimously elected Speaker. On taking
the chair, Mr.. P. made brief but very ap-
propriate address, after which the House
proceeded to the choice of its Clerks.
Messrs Benjamin Il. Eames and Edwin
c. Larned were then unanimously re-elec-
ted Clerks of the House for the year ensu-
ing.
The Senate having been organized, His
Excelency presiding, proceeded to choose
a Clerk. Christopher q, Perry, Esq, of
Newport, was unanimously elected.
The two Houses then assembled in Grand
Committee to receive and count the proxy
votes for General officers, and prayer was
offered by Rev. A. Ii. Dumont. The
towns were then called and the returns of
votes handed in.
A Committee of three from each county,
together with the Secretary and Clerks,
was appointed to count the Votes.
The Grand Committee adjourned to 5
o'clock, p. M. then to meet and hear the
report of the counting Committee.
AFTERNooN.-The Grand Committee
met at 5 o'clock pursuant to adjournment,
His Excellency Governor Dimon in the
chair
The Counting Committee made their
report, showing the following result.
Whole number of votes for Governor, ....l II 1893
Necessary for choice, 5,697
For Elisha Harris, $500
Olney Ballou, 1850
scattering, ...... ............ LAB
Majority for Harris, ,207
Whole number of votes for It. Governor, IL 1868
Necessary for a choice, ,...................5,6S ,6S2
For Edward w. Lawton, n,............6,222
John ID. Austin, ,404
Scattering. .737
Majority for Lawton,. n,...............l,0S ,0Sl
Whole number of votes for Sec'y of State, ii 1916
Necessary for a choice. c,..................5, $3.50
For Henry Bowen,..... 1889
William III. Smith, h,..............4,39 1893
scattering, ............. 39i
Majority for Bowen, ,...............l,S0 ,S02
Whole number of votes for Attorney Gen. IL ,392I
Necessary for a choice, ,..................5,6 5,697l
For Joseph NJ. Blake. c,...............6,35
George Turner, ,.................4,67
scattering. .............3 800
Majority for Blake, e,................l,32 1922
Whole number of votes for Gen. Treasr., IL 1871
Necessary for a choice, e,..................5,6 5,6S7
For Stephen Cahoone, e,...............6,6O COS
Nathan Hammett, t,...............4,37
Scattering, ........... ..390
Majority for Cahoone, ..l,Sii |
The usual resolutions declaring the above
named persons duly elected to their respec-
tive offices, for the year ensuing, was adopt
ed
The oath Of office was administered to
the Governor and Lieutenant Governor byI
the Secretary of State; and to the Secre-
tary of State, Attorney General and Gen
cral Treasurer by the Governor.
The usual proclamation of the election
was then made from the balcony of the
State House, and salute fired by the Ar
tillery Company.
The Grand Committee then separated.
The House then adjourned until We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock.