The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-01-10


On motion of Mr.. Freeborn, the Council
went into the election of incidental printer
Earl S. Goodrich had votes; W. G.
Dodge had5
A Committee was received and read from
Rev f. d. Neill Secretary Of the Mnnesots
Historical Society, inviting the members te
attend the opening lecture before the Mime
nesota Historical Society this evening.
Mr.. Rolette moved that the Council ad-
journ till Monday at ten O'Clock. Lost.
On motion of Mr.. Freeborn, adjourned till
eleven O'Clock tomorrow.
House OF REpREsENTArIyEs.-M and
was called to order by the Chief Clerk.
The roll being called, all the members
| answered to their names except j. Il. Brown.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
| On motion the reading of the Journal was
dispensed with.
Mr.. Murray moved that the House now
proceed to a permanent organization by the
election Of a Speaker.
The Clerk ruled that the motion was out
Of order, stating that there were three
members within the bar of the House, wait
ing to be sworn in, and that it would be I'M
parliamentary and unjust to deprive these
gentlemen of a vote, when they were in eve
~ respect entitled to a seat, and vote upon
any question which might arise.
Mr.. Murray appealed from the decision,
and the yeas and nays being called 70, there
were ayes II, nays Is. The House sustain
ed the decision of the Clerk.
Henry Hetchman Dana Y. Case, and O.
A Thomas presented their credentials and
were sworn in by Judge Chatfeld.
Mr.. Murray wished his objections to the
swearing in Of the members DC placed upon
the record.
Mr.. Branch moved that the House organize.
Mr.. - moved that the House adj
,journ until 2 o'clock, and the ayes and nays
being called for, there were ayes Is, nays 20.
Lost.
The Equalization of the House was delay
ed for several hours, by motions for adjourn
ment, calls of the House, &c.
Mr.. Thompson moved that Mr.. Furber be
chosen permanent Speaker of the House,
and ballot being had, Mr.. Furber received
II votes. Necessary to cLoice, 20. So
the motion was lost
Mr.. Hayden moved that the House pro-
ceed to permanent organization, which
motion was carried.
Mr.. Hayden nominated Mr.. Furber.
Mr.. Wilson nominated Mr.. Brown.
Mr.. - nominated Mr.. Gere
The House then proceeded to ballot for
Speaker with the following result:
Furber received Is votes
Brown "
Gere IS u
Necessary fora ceoice, 20.
Mr 70 ali
O'Clock tomorrow. Lost.
Mr.. Gere moved that the House now pro-
ceed to the election OF Chief Clerk. Lost.
Mr.. Chamblin moved that no person be
allowed to enter within the bar of the
House.
A call Of the House was ordered, and all
the members reported in their seats.
The House again proceeded to ballot for
Speaker, with the following result:
Furber receive 20 votes
Gerc 60 II -"
Brown "
Mr.. Furber having received majority of
all the votes cast, was declared elected
Speaker.
Mr.. Gere moved that committee of two
be appointed to conduct the Speaker elect to
the Chair.
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Gere and
King said committee
Mr.. Murray moved that that the House
now adjourn. Lost.
Mr.. Murray moved. that the House now
proceed to the election of Chief Clerk. Car
ried.
Mr.. Brown nominated Mr.. Warner.
Mr.. Thompson nominated H. l.. Edwards
Mr.. Gere nominated James c. Shpley.
Seventeen ballots were had without result
ing in a choice
On motion the House adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow,