The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-26
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION


The Jousnal OF yesterday was read. On
motion Of Mr.. Clarke Of Johnson. Rev. Mr..
Kynett OF Iowa City opened the session with
prayer.
Mr.. Clarke Of Henry from the committee
and credentials, reported oil correct, except
that none we're presented from the Slst die.
trict. Report adopted.
Mr.. Winchester offered resolution, that
the officers Of the Convention be Presi-
dent, a Secretary and Assistant Secretary,
. Ssargeant.at-Arms,a doorkeepsr and two
messengers. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Clarke, Of Johnson, the
convention was permanently organized BY
the election Of the following officers.
Hon. Frsncis Springer and Hon. J. Z.
Hall, were put In nomination for the ONCE
Of President, and on the vote being declar-
ed, Mr.. Springer Of Louisa, had 20 votes;
Mr.. Hall IL; Mr.. Giilaspie !; and Mr.. Par.
vim /; 80 Mr.. Springer was declared elect
ed
Mr.. Springer was conducted to the
chair.
The convention then elected, a. Secre.
tsry T. J. Saunders; Assistant Secretary;
E. N. Bates; Sergesns.at.Arms Samuel
C. Trowbridge. Francis Thompson Door,
keeper; first Messenger, J. Hawklns; and
I'd Messenger, Geo Chairman.
Mr.. Todhunter offered resolution, that
the members of the convention take on oath
to support the constitution of the United
States and discharge faithfully their duty in
this convention, which after debate and sun.
dry amendments being rejected, was adopt
ed. and the Sefgesnt.at.Arms directed to
procure judicial officer to administer the
oath
The convention then adopted Temporarily
the rules OF the convention OF Iowa, IN 1000
with the exception ofthe 10th rule, on mo-
ton, Of Mr.. Edwards.
The Sec rotary Of State was authorized to
supply the members with copy Of the code,
with knives stationary, etc.
On motion Of Mr.. Clarke, Of Henry, a COM
miitee Of three was appointed, to report
suitable person for the Reporter OF the con.
venton, consisting of Messrs. Clarke, OF
Henry, Hall, and Clarke, Of Johnson, who
subsequently reported the name OF w;
Blair Lord, which report was adopted, ana
he appointed.
On the motion of Mr.. Johnson, - reso'
luton by Mr.. Palmer, 10 furnish the mem
bers with newspapers was laid on the table
also the resolution BY Mr.. Clarke, OF John
son, to print copies Of the Constitution o.
| owa for the use Of the Cow ention.
Mr.. Johnson called for he report Of the
Committee on the place of meeting.
Mr.. Ellis, Chairman, said the com. were
not preparated, and asked time. he addet
1t was understood, that the Council Of Du
buque or Davenport would furnish room
fuel and lights, and the general hospitality
OF the city; but that the hotels were IN
good condition to accommodate the member
at moderate charges.
On motion of Mr.. Warren, the comm
tee We 70 instructed to report at O'CLOCK
P. NJ.
"WEDNESDAY, Jan. Il.
The committee on Standing committees
reported Il Standing committees.
Mr. SkifF called up the motion to accept
the invitation to sit at Davenport or Du-
buque.
Mr.. Winchester moved the indefinite
pos,ponement of the whole subject Gar
RED; yeas 20, nays 10.
A committee was appointed 10 visit the
rooms rendered by the City Council OF low
City. -
was ordered that the members be turn
ished with ten Daily papers, or their equiv
alent in weeklies. The business was un
important, it principally relating to organl
cation, &c.