The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

surrender this char with great pleasure, hoping
that you viii be able to discharge its arduous du-
ties to the entire satisfaction of all the senate
Mr.. Blake was then conducted to the chair by
Messrs Dubbs and Randall who had each of them
been candidates for speaker.
On taking the chair the speaker addressed the
senate as follows
In assuming this chair, in obedience to the voice
OF majority Of this senate, do 50, distrusng my
own abilities for the performance ofits arduous t!u-
ties am, however, much relieved from the en-
barrassment which my inahility causes when
look over this body and see the distinguished abil-
ity by which am surrounded, and from which it
will benny pleasure at all times, to draw hbrray.
Il Is hy your fof6eurance generosity and co"r-
fesy, that hope 20 be sustained m the performance
of my duties i shall endeavor to discharge my
duties with impartiaity; and | trust that IA spirit
of tor6earduce toward each other will so character
ize our efforts that mutual deliberations shall
result in the enactmentsof such laws as will pro
mote the peaee, prosperity and happiness Of the
whole people of our state
Permit me, gentlemen, to return to you my
thanks for this manifestation of your confidence
Mr. Whitman offered the following resolution,
which he sent to the chair: sss
itesoteed, That the senate now proceed to the
election of clerk and sergeant tat-arns. to serve
curing the present session. Agreed to.
Mr. Lawrence nominated Silas p. Walker for
clerk ofthe senate.
Mr. Dinmock nominated John R. Knapp
Mr. Beaver nominated J.. L. Rice
The Speaker appointed Messrs Byers and Den
nison tellrrs
The first ballot resulted, Walker iI2, Rice 8,
Knapp l5--no choice.
Second ballot, Knapp, Is, Walker IL, Rice ..
The speaker declared John R. Knapp to have
been eic cted clerk of the senate
A messenger was despatched for an officer to
swear in the clerk s, saYs sgsE
After some delay, Esq. Patton made his appear
Rnce, and administered the oath to Mr.. Knapp.
Speaker. The senate will now prepare their
ballots for sergeant at arms.
Mr. johnson nominoted Lewis Dibhle.
Mr. Lawrence nominated James B. W. Haynes.
Mr. Beaver nominated Frederick Brown.
The speaker appointed Messrs Howard and Wor-
cester tellers
lst Ballot-Dibble IA, Haynes 12 Brown 8,
blank l.
2d-Dibble IA, Haynes Is, Brown D. blank 1.
3d-Dbbie Is, Haynes, Is, Brown2
MessrS Myers and Lewis were appointed tellers.
4th-Dibble Is, Haynes Is, Brown 2. -
5th-Dibble Is, Haynes l3, Brown e.
Mr.. Beaver. have despaired of electing Mr..
Brown, and as / INTRODUCED him, now take the lib
erty of Withdrawing his name
Mr.. Randall. Mr.. speaker, L nominate Mr. Bla-
ker as freeso candidate for sergeant
Speaker. Can the senator from Ashtabula give
in the Christian name of Mr.. Blaker?
Mr.. Randall Don't know. Call it Freesoil
Blaker. That viii do A laugh.
The speaker believed it was Thos. H.
9th ballot-Dibble Is, Haynes 49, Blaher 2
Messrs Olds and Dimmock were appoinaed tel
lers. 6z5s@
9TH and 8th-Dibble Is, Haynes Is, Blaler 2.
9TH Dibble IA, Haynes II, Blaker 3
Mr.. Eckley moved a recess, but on the ayes and
noes being called, he withdrew the motion.
Messrs. Lawrence and Whitman appoint
ed tellers.
Mr. Randall withdrew the name of Mr. Blaker.
I0th-Dibble IA, Haynes 3, Brown /.
12th-Dibble Is, Haynes "A, Brown /.
18th and l3-Dibble Is, Haynes IS, Brown 2.
Messrs. Convers and Barns were appointed tel
lers. eszs
I4th-Dibble Is, Haynes g. Brown 2.
Mr.. Salter moved recess, but withdrew the
motion on call for the ayes and noes.
I5th and I6th-Dibb}e 5, Haynes I3, Brown 2
Messrs Beaver and Graham were appointed tel
lcrs.
lftli-Dibble Is, Haynes / 8 Brown 2.
The Speaker called Mr.. Byers to the chair
18th to the sIst balloting inclusive, resulted
Dibble l5 Haynes 13, Brown 2.
On motion of Mr.. Whitman, (dr. Byers still in
the chair) the senate took recess until O'Clock
ayes Is, noes 4.