The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-16
Ihe SiMgihg L,ssons.
The Legal AT ure Of Alabama,

The following account OF the organization OF the Ala
ba,na legislature is taken from the Montgomery Adyer
tser and Gazette:
The LEGIsIATuRE.--The third biennial session OF the
legislature of Alabama assembled in The State house
a, the city OF Montgomery yesterday, November TO-
Mr. Baker OF Russell, called the senate 10 order aud
on his motion, Mr.. Fleming, of Madison, called 10
the char temporarily. After the members had enrolled
their names and been duly qualified,
Mr.. Bibb OF Montgomery, nominated the Hon. Charles
McLemoIe (whg) for president OF the senate,
Mr.. Winston, OF Sumter, nominated the Hon. Joseph
F. Frazier, (democrai,) OF Jackson The stood for
McLemoIc, 10; Frazier, IL.
Those who voted for Mr. McLemore are-Messrs Ba.
ker, Bib, Crenshaw, Cooke, Gum, Jemison, Johnson
Leslie ONea, Perrin Pallon Kicks. Stephenson, Saun.
ders, Tarmni, and Wairous.
Those who voted for Mr. Frazier are-Messrs. AL.
bridge Fleming, Garrett, Helm, James. Jones, Kelly
Malone, Matthews, Pearson, StoHs, Winston.
Upon being conducted 10 the char, Mr.. McLemore adj
dressed the senate as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE: You have conferred up
on me the distinguished honor OF presiding over you
body during the peseni session For this high evidence
of your regard and confidence | tender TO you the
tons OF grateful heart. And here let say 10 you
that the honor you have bestowed is douby appre
caled because am sure you have selected me from
considerations OF personal regard and Kindness than be
lisf that am capable than others oil your body.
Gentsmen, many OF you have known in this and the
other end Of the Capitol for the better part OF quarter
OF century Our relations have always been kind and
spectful and now assure you that will faithfully
deavor 10 preside your deliberations in such
ner "a 10 sill hold the Kind feelings of old friends and
make myself worthy OF the esteem and confidence OF new
acc uaiBiances.
lhaye long been member OF the Alabama legislature
is true yet have paid but little attention 10 parliament
airy rules and usages. I shall doubtless often if
do YOU may assured it will be OF the head
and not The heart, and know you will have the magma
nimi,y 10 forgive, and the independence TO correct
Again lei say you that for this kind and generous
evidence of your good feelings towards me ! am more
than grateful
Alter several bao,ings w Cain. (whig,) OF Chero-
kee was elected secretary OF the seDatehe vote being
for Mr. Cain, 10; J. NJ. Mauast (dem. } IS. General
Willis NJ Kidd, OF Shelby was reelected assistant sec.
retary and Thomas Pelis OF Lauderdale doorkeeper
(bo,h whigs)
After adopting the rules Of the last session for the
government OF the present session, and other usual
ures for ,s complete organization the senate adjourned
HOUSE, or RrpREsEsrArivrs-On motion of Mr.. Will
son, of Jackson, MIR Lee, of Perry was called TO the
Clnberall appointed secretary pro TEN. After the
members qualified,
Mr. Wilson nominated for speaker Mr.. Nat Davis, Of
Limestone
Mr. Warren nominated Mr. M A. King, OF Madison
Mr. Campbell nominated General Jno ID. Rather, Of
Morgan.
The vote stood on the FIRST ballot For Davis rs King
ca Rather, "a On the second ballot For Davis, AZ
Rather, 50 King, !.
SO General John d. Rather, democrat having received
majority OF The whole number of votes cast, was de-
clared elected speaker Gen. being conducted te
the chair returned his thanks for the honor conferred il
brief but appropriate manner