Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-01-04

Mn. EDIroR
On Monday last the members elect of the
Legislature, arrived in our town and took their
quarters at Bakers and Mulen's Hotels; the
members of the Peoples party stopping at the
former, and the Democratic members at the
latter.
Very soon after the arrival Of the evening
t:nin, our politicians Of every complexion were
thrown into commOtion by the announcement
that WILLIAM S. Phillips, of Sussex county,
would not act in caucus with the members of his
party, and would not be bound by the action Of
that caucus. The Democrats looked smiling :;
aud their faithful allies, the disaifected Bell
men of the Comegys school, were still more
jubilan,. 1t is said TINT Overtures were made In
the Democrats (by the ''stTaight outs, ny and that
they were refused. In the meantime tbe people's
party members held their caucus, aud nominated
John F. Williamson, Of New Castle county, for
speaker; DR.. Robt Elligood, of Sussex county,
for clerk and William Fieestone, ofKent county.
as sergeant-at-arms
Tuesday morning the Senate met at half, past
III o'clock, and organized permanently by elect
ing DR., Marten, of Sussex county, as Speaker.
John L, Pratt, of Kent county, as Clerk. aud a
Mr.. Rust, Of this county, Sergeant-a.-arms ;
when an adjournment took place until 3 O'Clock.
p m.
At IL O'Clock, same day, the members of the
House Of Representatives elect, met in their
Hail. and organized temporarily by electing
| Henry II. Appleton as Chairman, and William
Ii. Richards as Secretary. On motion of Geo.
W. Churchman, of New Castle county, com.
mittee was appointed to procure the election
returns from the Prothonotafy After the read.
lug of the returns, on Mr. Churchman's motion.
the House proceeded TO ballot for Speaker,
which resulted as follows: john F. williamson
| P.) ~ votes, Ambrose Broadway, ID y votes.
aud L. W. NAPLES, | vote. 1t was now known
that Mr.. NAPLES was voted for by Mr.. Pbillips.
who had refused to go into the caucus Of the
Peoples party. After another ballot which re-
suited us the FIRST except that Mr.. NAPLES voted
blank, the House adjourned until o'clock
A6ernOon-The Senate met and Adjourned nm
account of the failure of the House to organize.
! The House met pursuant to adjournment. and
having had unsuccessful ballots for Speaker.
adjourned until this morning II clock
In the Senate this morning the Governors
Message was received and read We shall no.
tice this document at another time.
The Peoples party members having held an
other caucus this morning, the House did not
meet until half-past 10 o'clock.
On the assembling of the House, the ballottine
commenced for Speaker which resulted in the
election of John F. Williamson on the first ballot.
Tor Speaker. Mr.. Phillips now voting with his
party. The result was hailed with delight by
every member of the Peoples Party and was
received with dismay by the Democrats and the
little ban of straight-outs who filed the lobbies.
| As a concession 10 MIR Phillips, change wns
made after the first ballot for CLERK, from Dir
EligUo1 TO C. Rodney Layton, OF Sussex Coun-
| ", by the members Of the Peoples Party. and
Mr.. Layton was consequently elected Clerk
Mr.. Freestone was elected Sergeant.at.Arms on
the first ballot. This organization gives entire
satisfaction to our friends here. and | believe
will do SO to all throughout the State.
The Commissioners from Mississippi and Ala
hama, Mr., Dickinson and Col Cochrane, arrived
at noon, to-day, and are at Mulen's hotel 1t
is current that they will hold a consultation with
His Excellency Gov. Burton, this evening
More anon. FIDES.
LATER.
You will find below. the remarks Of John F.
Williamson, our excellent Speaker Of the House.
upon taking the chair:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives:
In obedience to a time. honored custom, il be.
comes my duty TO tender to you my thanks for
the uumerited honor you have Just conferred
upon me, by selecting me for the responsible
| position Of Speaker Of this House.
| Having no parliamentary experience, must
ask your indulgence, in the discharge of the du.
ties Of the chair, and if the discharge OF those
duties is not marked by any special ability, it
shall be by a large share Of honesty. Again.
gentlemen, thank you for the compliment
FIDEs.