Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-01-05
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.


The Secretary of State announced that
the first thing then in order was the cleo
tion of Speaker.
Mr.. Odlin, of Montgomery, nominated
James II. Hubbell, of Delaware, who re-
ceived sixty-five votes; and DR.. Olds nomi-
mated Daniel S. Uhl, of Holmes county, who
received fifteen votes. Mr.. Hubbell voted
for Mr.. Harrison, and Mr.. Uhl for DIR. 0lds
Mr.. Hubbell was declared to be elected, and
Messrs. Uhl, Keck, and Osborn, were ap-
pointed to wait upon him and conduct him
to the Chair. Upon taking the Chair, he
delivered the following address:
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPREsEN-
TATIvEs: We live in an age of great events.
History will record, in its pages of wonders,
for the information of mankind, no events
more remarkable or instructive than the
lessons that will be found upon the pages
now being written. Under the wise and
beneficient system of government devised
by the wisdom of our fathers, we prospered
as no other people ever prospered. We
felled the forest, built cities, constructed
railways and highways, augmented the ma
tional territory, established justice, dissem-
mated knowledge, and grew n population.
In all the material and moral elements of
grandeur and greatness, no people eXcelled
us. In the multitude of enjoyments, the
eye sufficed and the heart was satisfied
But there were those who were not satisfied
with popular government. There were
those who were unwilling that the majori-
ty should rule, and that power derived from
the people should be exercised in obedience
to their will. They desired an oligarchy,
government resting upon African Slavery
as its chief corner stone. To accomplish
their purpose, they sought by rebellion and
Inl Init 0f fha Tv,,sA
of the States, and a subversion of our Re-
publican form of government, and our free
institutions. The struggle has been long,
fierce and sanguinary. No civil war ever
equalled it. All the civil wars of ancient
and modern times of which history gives
any account, were but petty broils compar-
ed with this.
Thanks to the Author of all good, the is
sueano longer remains in doubtful suspense.
If the loyal men of the country are wise in
counsel, and remain true to themselves, and
faithful to humanity, to truth and to free
dom, our cause must and 1t will succeed
Upon you, gentlemen, the chosen repre-
sentatives of the people, rest grave and
weighty duties and esponsibilities-dutie
that,I doubt not, you will discharge wisely
and Considerably, and in the honest fear of
God.
In conclusion, permit me to return you
my grateful acknowledgements for the hon
or you have done me in choosing me to
preside over your deliberations. In enter
ing upon the discharge of the duties you
have assignedme, l can only promise you
honest purposes, and must rely upon you
for your kindly aid and generous indul-
gence.
The election of the other officers of the
House was then proceeded with.
Col. Allison nominated Capt. Abraham
Kaga, of Shelby county, for Chief Clerk
and DR.. 0lds nominated Charles +. Raney,
of Fairfield county, for the same position.
Kaga received sixty-six votes, and Raney
seventeen; the former was declared elected,
and was sworn in by Judge Peck, and ell
tered upon the duties of his office.
Mr.. Johnston, Of Summit, nominated Os-
car S. Codding, of Medina county, for 1st
Assistant Clerk; and Mr.. Putnam nomina-
ted Waldo Taylor, of Licking county, for
the same position. Codding received sixty
five votes, and Taylor sixteen; the former
was declared elected, and was sworn in by
Judge Peck, and entered upon the discharge
of his duties.
Mr.. Bidwell nominated I'D. Stine, of Mad
ison county, for I'd Assistant Clerk; and
Mr.. Lott nominated Oliver III. Perry, of
Darke county, for the same position. Stine
received sixty-six votes, and Perry sixteen
Stine elected, but absent.
Mr.. Tiffany nominated j. G. S. Miller, OIL