Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-20
HOUSE oF DELEGATEs.

The members OF the House of Delegates Assem-
bled in the chamber formerly occupied by thu
Confederate Senate.
The House was called to order at half past
twelve O'Clock 2. NJ, b. the Speaker Mr.. JAS
On notion, Mr. P. II. Gibson Was appointed
clerk, pro tenn
The roll was then called and the following
meRbtrs answerel 70 their names
AccOmac-Tho mas H. kellum and William
n. Gibbons.
A.exandria-Reuben Johnson and A. c. HGr
man.
Loudoun-Jsmes n. Iowney (SpeAker)
Northampton-John r. Birch.
Norfolk County-James W. BROMLEY and RO'
bert Z. Nash.
Norfolk City-Adam l.. Rill-9.
The absentees were Messrs. Job B. Hswxhurst
of Fairfax; J. J. Heashaw, Of Loudoun; and 10.
bert B. Wood Of Eliza beth City.
Mr.. BR0WNLY moved that the House pro-
coed . the election Ct Sergeant-at Anna Pc
tem., and nominated Mr.. Thomas A. Mitchell, 4
gentleman OF good loyal reputation who was
well recommended for the position
M. NASH said he would second the nomina-
ton, provided Mr.. Mitchell would present Gre
dentiGls showing that he was good Union man.
M. GIBBONS nominated Mr. Thomas l.. Ken
dali, Of Northampton.
The roll was then called, and all the members
present voted for Mr.. Kendall, except AR. Brown
lev. VINO voted for Mr. Mtcheii.
Mr. Kendall vas then declared duly elected
and Mr.. KELLUA requested TO notify him OF his
election.
Mr.. BROwNLEY inquired fit was the under.
standing OF the Speaker that The tenure Of office
by Mr. Kendall was temporary; continuing uutil
tue regular incumbent made his appearance.
Mr. NASH Insisted that the election should
he ns.dered permanent.
Mr. BROWaLEl replied that the House could
~ .. . Nwwua
The Legislature had not been assembled accord
ing 10 law. Ten days no ice was reg n!red, and
he officers If the House wee euatled 10 this no.
tice OF ate enhance befue their offices could be va
Gated. If it was the pie ,sue OF the House TO re.
gard the election Of Mr.. Kendall as permanent,
ne would, OF course, acqu.esce though his mo-
ton was 10 proceed 10 the election OF tempo
Tary Sefgeant-at-ArmA
The SPEAKER dec dsd that The House had the
right 10 elect temper ~ officers and he regarded
the election of Mr.. Kendall as o provisional ar
rangement, to continue until the Sergeant-at-
Arms presented hiIsel.
The oaths OF office were then administered by
the Speaker to Mr.. oibsOn, III, Clerk pro TEN.
Mr. NASH moved that the House next proceed
TO the election Of P:iuter for both Houses, and
nominated for that position Mr. Richard F. Wal
ker, one Of the propuetOrs OF the Richmond Re
Mr.. JOHNSON submitted the following as a
substitute for Mr. hAsHs proposition, and, after
some debate, IL was agreed TO.
Resolved Tint, unil other provision shall be
made therefor. the Clerk Cf the House Of Dele
gates the Auditor and the Treasurer be author
ized 70 contract for the execution OF such print
ing a. shall be required for the General Assembly,
or either branch thereof.
The Clerk administered the oaths Of Office to the
Sergeant-at- arms.
Mr.. HARMAN moved that a committee Of
three be appointed TO wait on the Senate aud in
form that body OF the organization Of the House,
and OF its readiness 70 proceed 10 business. The
motion was agreed 70.
The SPEAKER announced as the committee
Mesrs. Hartman, Nash and Hill.
M JOHNSON said he had understood there
was no possibility OF getting = quorum in the
Senate to-day. he was therefore IN favor of ad'
journing until tomorrow.
Mr. HILL hoped that the standing committees
wou b. announced by the Speaker in the morn
ing, SO that they could proceed 10 business.
On motion OF Mr. BROWNLEY, the House ad-
iourned until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock A. N.