Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-04
King and ]. F. MaYleld.


Kosciusko-R. Geddes.
La1range-Francis Henry
Lakc-Alex. Mcdonald.
Laporte-F. w. Hunt.
LGlcreace-Melchert Hemer.
Bfadison-Thomas McCallister and A. Shankn.
Marion-Isaac Smith
Marshall and Stdrke-T. Sumner
Martin-M. ID. Grim.
g MiaaR,-R. F. Donaldson.
Morroe-Saml. II. Buskirk
MOntgomeTy-M. d. Manson and d. c. SIover.
Noble-Jerome Sweet.
Orange-D. s. Hulfstetter.
Otcen-JaInes DObson.
Parke-Elas Halliday.
Perry-Milton Walker.
Pke-J. c. Graham.
Porter-W. NJ Harrison.
Rosey-R. d. Owen and U. Mars
Pulaski AID Jasper-A NJ. c. Goudy.
Putnam-B. Glazebrook
RGadolph-John Wilson
Ripley-Hiram a. Hart.
Rusi-JEnus Beesop.
ST. Joseph--Tbomas S. Stanheld.
Scott-W. II. English,
Shelby-Wiam Major
Spencer-T. Smith.
Saliraa-Jonh w. Davis and T Chownnr.
Switzerland and Ohio--S. Porter and j. w. Spencer.
TipPeconoe-Godlove o. Benin.
Union-Jsmcs Lewiston.
Vqnderburgh-Wiard Carpenter.
Vermillion-Henry Hostetter.
Viq0-S. B. Gookins and r. M. Hudson.
WGbash-Calvin Cowgirl.
Waren-J. NJ. r. Bryant.
IVarrick-E Lewis
Washin9ton-R. Scboonover.
Wayne-John P. Doughty, E. Lawrence and ]. M.
Bua.
White and BentOn-sol. Hays.
On motion of Mr.. Spencer, the House proceeded to
the election of Speaker, when
John w Davis received ...................9 go votes
John w. Davis having received a majority of all the
votes cast declared duly elected Speaker and upon
being conducted the chair by Messrs Owen and STAN
field, delivered the following address,
GENTLEMEN have placed me under special OBJ
legations by this manifestation of your kind partlaty IN
calling preside your deliberations. This OBJ
legation is enhanced by the in which the call has
been madc-the vote being almost unanimous. Al.
though not altogether unacquantod with The duties OF
the chair, assume its responsibilities with dis
my ability discharge its varied obligations
10 tho satisfaction Of all of diversified interests.
say however in all sincerity. that hiring with
this station, determination faithfully and impartial
lily disch, its functions the best Of humble
ability. and doubt shall often be compelled TO
veil errors of Judgment under that kindness and friend
ship which have been exercised by you in eevatng me
to this situation.
have only to add that entertain fervent hope that
harmony and courtesy may characterize all our deber
aons and that abors will result in such legislation
will subserve the interest and promote the happiness
and prosperity OF our common constituency.
Gilman c. midget, and Geo. W. Mcconnell, Of
Steuben and DeKaib; and john Lavcrty, OF Morgan
appeared. were and took their seats.
On motnn of Mr.. Hanna, the House proceeded to the
election oil Principal Clerk 10 the House, when George
l.. Sites unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. Schoonover, the House proceeded
10 the election Of Assistant Clerk, when Andrew ].
Boone elected without opposition.
On motion of Mr.. Owen, the House proceeded to the
election of Door-keeper, and George W. Patterson
having received all the votes cast, was declared duly
elected.
Messrs Mudcet and Mcconnell asked and obtained
cave to record their for John W. Davis. ior
Speaker.
Mr. Spencer offered tue following resolution, which
was agreed To:
Rcsolued That the clerk Of tho House inform the
Senate that tho House of Representatives have con-
-ened, formed a quorum, elected John W Davis,
speaker; George L. Sites. Principal Clerk Andrew J.
Boone, Assistant; and George W. Patterson, Door,
Ieeper, and are now ready TO proceed to business.
On motion of Mr.. Manson, the House proceeded TO
he election Of Sergeant.at-arms. when Washington
Holloway received So votes, and John Smith vote
Washington Holloway having received a majority Of
II the votes cast was declared duly elected
Mr. Spencer offered the following resolution, which !
vas adopted:
RESOLVED, That committee of two be appointed by
his House, TO act with similar committee on behalf
f the Senate to wait on his Exceency the Governor,
md learn what time it will be convenient for him to
make his annual communication the present General
Assembly and report their proceedings to their respec
i've bodies and that the Senate be Informed Of the adop
ion Of this resolution.
Messrs. Spencer and Bryant appointed said
ommittee on the part of the Honse.
Mr.. Smith, Of Marion, offered the following rcsolu. :
ION, which was adopted
Resoired, That committee of two the part OF the
House of Representatives, be appointed act with
imilar committee of the Senate, to wait the Rev.
v. Wilson, and respectfully request him TO attend in
he Hall Of the House tomorrow mornings at halt past
inc O'Clock for the purpose Of addressing the hronc
{ Grace by prayer behalf of this General Assem-
N and that the Senate be requested recprocate Ibis
csoution
Messrs Smith OF Marion and Gookins, were APP
ointed said committee on the part Of the House.
On motion, the House adjourned until O'Clock. P.
4.