Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-22


ballot:
MANIY.-Messrs Battle Barnes, Clark Cunningham,
Edwards, Eterdge, Ferebee, Hall, Harris, OF Frank
lin, Kelly, kOonce, Lloyd, Moore Speed, Spencer,
Thompson, Thornton Virgins, Wiley Williams, VIII
nEt1n ADAMS aH Ss Be
Mclean, Perkins, Respass.-13.
LEAcH-Mess1s. Bullock, Coward, Cowles IIiu Jones,
Paschal, Matthews, Snead, Richardson, Robins.-1o
COwLEs-Mr. Leach.
sNEAD-Mr. Harris, of rutherford.
There being no election, the Senate pro-
ceeded to ballot second time with the fol-
lowing result:
MANLY.-Messrs Battle, Barnes, Clark Cunningham
Edwards, Etheridge Ferebee Hail. Harris OF Franklin,
Kelly, KOOnce, Lloyd, Moore Paschal, Speed, Spencer
Thompson, Thornton, Virgins, Wiley, Williams and
lock, Covngton Johnston, Love Aiany, Marshall, Nc
Corkle Mclean and Perkins.-l3.
LEACH.-MesSrS Bullock, Coward, CoWleS, HILL Jones.
Matthews, Respass, Richardson, Robins and Snead-10.
COwLEs.-Mr. Leach
SNEAD.-Mr. Harris OF Rutherford.
There still being no choice. third ballot
was had, which resulted as follows:
5H AHams Aye Battle Barnes
Harris, of Franklin, Kelly, Koonce Lloyd, Love, Nc,
COrkle, Moore, Pascha, Speed, Spencer, Thompson,
WuSON.-Messrs. Berry, Brown, Bullock CoyingtOn
Cowles, Harris, of Rutherford HILL Johnston Jones'
Manly Marshall Mclean, Perkins, Respass, Richardson
Robins, Snead.-16.
CowIEs.-Messrs. Coward, Matthew'S.
Mr. Manly having received majority of
the votes cast, Messrs. Covington and Gun
bingham were appointed to conduct him to
the Chair, whereupOn, the Speaker address
sed the body as follows:
[ can truly say to my colleagues of the
Senate, that this manifestation of their
good will was unexpected by me- I can
say also without affectation, that it embar-
rasses me, because I distrust my ability to
fulfill the duties of the position acceptabIy
My life has been spent until late day in
a different field of public service, and it is
hard to lay aside old and long established
habits of thought and action and assume
new.
AS, however, know of no precedent for
declining, accept the position and pledge
sincere intention to discharge it's duties
with impartiaity, with diligence and with
such abilities as Providence has committed
to me. For any failure to fulfill the Just
expectations of the Senate, in these res
poets, I invoke in advance the courtesy
and kindness which has placed me here to
execute it, assuring Senators that it will be
the result of want of Judgment and not
OF goodwill.
The Legislative department of the state
government enters upon its duties at this
l.
think, of alarming import. The nation is
drifting into a state of sentiment, political
and moral, that endangers the framework
of government, as settled by our ancestors,
and puts in jeopardy all popular liberty
10 this tendency of affairs, it is our duty
to oppose such resistance as we can, and to
look to an overruling Providence, to reform
the public heart, and to avert from our
beloved State the portending evils. The
duty of the day is solemn, and history will
hold us responsible for the part we act
Let us, therefore, commit ourselves to the
task before Us in a spirit of carefulness,
moderation, prudence. fortitude and unset
tishness, adhering in all things to the great
principles which our ancestors settled as
the foundation of the peoples rights.
Having common interest in the welfare
of our State and nation, can perceive no
reason for permanent disagreement or dis
cord amongst ourselves. although matters
look unprOpituous, the cause of popular
liberty is not wholly lost, and there is no
proper room for dispair.
Let us then, Senators, work unitedly for
the re establishment of law and order upon
these ancient foundations. trust that
way through the dark may be shown us
(Which the vulture's eye hath not seen.
In conclusion, [ render assurances that
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deavor not to fall short of reasonable re-
quirements. I have no animosities to
crafty, and ask your favor and indulgence
On motion of Mr.. Leach, the Senate
proceeded to the election of Principal
Clerk, whereupon Mr.. Wilson nominated
j. A. Engelhard, of New Hanover. There
being no opposition, Mr.. Engelhard was
declared unanimously elected.
The speaker announced the election of
Assistant Clerk to be in order, and appoint
ed Messrs. Hall and Avery to superintend
the election. Messrs. @. Busbee and III.
W Hustled, of Wake, and Daniel Coleman
of Cabarrus, being put in nomination, 4.
Busbee was elected upon the second bal
lot.
On motion of Mr.. Leach, the Senate
went into the election of Principal Door
keeper, and nominated JAS. Page, of Ran
dolph. There being no opposition, he
was declared unanimously elected.
The Senate then proceeded to the cleo
ton of Assistant Doorkeeper, whereupon
Messrs. Talley and Ruth we're put in NOM
nation, and Mr.. Talley was elected on the
first ballot.
ON motion of Mr.. Cowles, message was
sent to the House informing them of the
organization of the Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Virgins, the rules of
order which governed the deliberation of
the last Senate were adopted for the pres
emit.
On Motion, the Senate adjourned till to.
morrow at II o'clock, A. M.