The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-09

whilst approaching the kind favor which you
have been pleased with so much unanimity to
bestow upon me, am not unmindful of the
many arduOus and responsible duties which
pertain to the position which am called upon
to occupy And these feelings are the more
realized as l see before me so many of my as
sociatcs upon this floor, whose age experience
and ability is more commensurate than is my
own, with the dignity and Importance of the
position; and, but for the kind pleasure and as
sistance which entreat, and which am conf
dent shall receive, from every member OF the
House, my first and every act would be under
taken with still greater feelings of anxiety.
But, having full confidence that you will con-
tnue to render me your kind forbearance and
cooperation, l shall proceed to the discharge
of the duties which are to devOlve upon me
with cheerfulness, and an ardent desire that
our every act of legislation may rebound to the
honor and greatness of our good Common
wealth.
Again, gentlemen, prompted by feelings OF
heartfelt gratitude, permit me to thank you for
your kindness. .H9
CHIEF CLERK. .H
The House then proceeded to the nomination
Of Chief Clerk. A. B. Weber of FreebOn
county, and VIM. Van Ham, of Ramsey coun-
ty. were nominated Mr.. Weber received 20
votes, and Mn. Van Ham II votes.
ASSISTANT CLERK.
f. p. Dorival of Houston, and Solomon
Snow, of Mower, were nominated for Assistant
Clerk Mr.. Snow received 20 votes, and Mr..
Doriyal II votes. WhereupOn Mr.. Snow was
declared duly elected
ENROLLING CLERK.
For Enrolling Clerk, A. Strecker, of Brown
county, and A. johnson, of Rice county, were
nominated. Mr.. Strecker received 80 votes,
and Mr.. johnson, - votes. Whereupon Mr..
Stracker was declared duly elected
ENCLOSING CLERK.
J. B. Melancon of Ramsey County, and W.
W. Prindle of Wabashaw, were nominated
Mr.. Prindle received 20 votes and Melancon II
votes whercupOn Mr.. Prndle was declared dll-
ly elected.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS.
John Maher, of Blue Earth County, and
George G. Whitcomb, of Meeker, were nomi-
mated. Upon vote. Mr.. WhitcOmb received 90
votes, and Mr.. Maher II votes, whereupon Mr.
Whitcomb was declared duly elected.
Charles BaZille, II. II. Gilman and j. l.. Stark
were nominated for this office. Mr.. Stark re-
ceived % votes, Charles Bazille II, and H. H.
Gilman 1 vote. Mr.. Stark was declared elected.
CHAPLAIN.
Rev. John Mattocks of st. Paul, and Geo.
s. Disco, of Washington county were nominal
ed. MIR. Disco received 80 votes and Mr.. Mat
tocks II votes. Mr.. Disco was declared elected.
The officers elected then came forward and
were sworn into their respective offices by the
Attorney General.
INCIDENTAL PRINTER.
The House then proceeded to the nomination
and election of Incidental Printer
Frederick Driscoll, of the Union, of this city,
and A. johnson, Ofthe Northern Statesman, were
nominated Mr.. Driscoll received 30 votes,
and Mr.. johnson received - votes. Mr.. Dris-
coll was declared duly elected.
MESSENGERS.
The SPEAKER appointed Luke L. Miller,
and Willie Cunningham rs Messengers.
A resolution was then adopted that tire Rules
of the last House be the temporary rules of this
House.
On motion, the Secretary was directed to no
tify the Senate of the organization of the House.
A committee of five, consisting of Messrs.
Thatcher, Brsbin, Taylor, Furber and Richard
son, was appointed to draft permanent rules.
A Committee of three on Joint Standing
Rules, was then ordered MesSrs. YeOman,
Murray and Walker were appointed said CON-
mttee on the part of the House.
A committee of three, consisting of MessrS.
Woodbury., kidder and Austin, was then APP
pointed to act with similar committee from
the Senate to wait upon the Governor and in
form him that the Legislature is organized, and
ready to receive any communication he may be
pleased to make
STATIONERY.
Mr.. FURBER offered the following rcsolu-
ton: '''
Resolred, That the Chief Clerk be directed to
furnish certificates of five dollars each to men,
bers of the House for the purchase of stationery.
On motion of Mr.. MURRAY, the resolution
was laid upon the table.
HOUR OF MEETING. ..,
MIR. TAYLOR offered resolution that ten
~ ho fyaI no of f.,r H.,
House, unless otherwise ordered
TIE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
The committee appointed to wait upon the
Governor, reported that the Governor would
read his Annual Message Tomorrow morning at
II o'clock. ..a
The House then adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow.