Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-01-07
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This being the day designated by the
Constitution Of Ohio for the meeting of the
General Assembly, the Secretary of State
(W. H.Spith), as provided by Law. ap-
peared Ia the Chair of the House of Rep
resentatives at 10 O'Clock Am, aud called
the House to order. -. 49,.
MIR. WALLING, Of Pickaway. was ap-
pointed Clerk pro tenn, and proceeded to
call the roll of the members elect. Oath of
Office administered by j. w Williams. ESQ.,
OF the Auditors Office, acting as Notary
Public "a snisafie9 ~ - l--s5- -
The Housethen proceeded to the election
Mr.THORNHILL, of Coshocton, nomi-
mated John f. Follett, of Licking, as can
didate for Speaker of. the House.
Mr.. SCOTT, of Warren. nominated w.
p. johnson. of Athens, for Speaker Of the
House. .'s.s = 70 .-fj,s... = {.
The roll being called, it resulted thus: a,
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Mr:FoLLErr was declared duly elected
On motion. Messrs. johnson, Thornhill
and Scott, of Athens, were appointed q
committse 70 wait upon and inform Me.
Follett Of his election. isssxHessa = 3giE!.t
Mr.-F0ELETT appeared in the Speakers
desk, and being Introduced to the House,
spoke as follows:
sPEkcH OF HON. JOHN +. roLLErr. e e
Gentlemen or the Ohio House Of Represen-
tdtiues 81 thank you most sincerely for the
high and unmerited honor you have con-
ferred upon me, in calling me to preside
over your deliberations during this session.
To have been chosen to this important and
responsible position by this branch of any
Legislature Of this State. should have
considered an honor of which l am not
worthy but when c0nsi1er the fact that
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the best talent. the purest virtue and
statesmanship; the nobIest and truest pat
riotism, and the most trusted, experienced
and ACCOMPLISHED legislators of whom this
or any State can boast, have 80 many mt
ting representatives. 1 can but feel that
you have honored me far more than de-
serve. It shall be my constant effort to
discharge the duties Of the ONCE you nay nave
so generously conferred upon me faith
fully, honestly and impartiaily. and what
ever errors may be Justly attributable to
me, be assured will spring from ignorance
or misguided Judgment and not from Inn
proper motives. now bespeak from you
Kindness, charity and cordial sympathy
and assistance in the performance of the
duties Of this RESP onsible office. I am fully
aware how much Q presiding officer may
facilitate or hinder the transaction OF busi-
ness In legislative body, and hence Shall
spare no pains TO so qualify MYSELF as to
be enabled to aid you 20 do the work be-
fore you speedily and well. i doubt mol
every one of US is fully conscious OF
how much Is expected of US by the
people we have the honor to repre-.
sent, and let us enter at once and
with earnestness upon the work OF the ses
sion. Let 1t be our aim to do what we 90
in the shortest time possible, constantly
actuated by desire to relieve so tar as we
are able an overburdened, yet generous
IL all xynn r.
ations trust you will be actuated by that
spirit of kindliness, charity and fraternal
sympathy which should ever be the pole
star OF an American, legislator seeking to
perpetuate and render still more glorious
the name and renown of those free institu-
tions which sprang from and can only exist
in a ssuniOn of hearts."r sincerely hOpt
that this session may be pleasant to you
and profitable to your constituents; tha'
ECONOMY. wisdom and prudence may char
acterize your legislation, and that the mos,
comprehensive statesmanship and puresi
patriotism and philanthroPhy may be man
ffest in your every act. sHnmoly retylnt
States and Of Nations In His hands, nay
your legislation make this great and nool'
State greater and nobler, aud the citizen
thereof more contented and happy. Again
most cordially thanking you, gentiemen
for this mark of your confidence In me,
now enter upon the discharge of the duties
of the office to which you have chosen me
The House then proceeded to elect
Chief Clerk. ---sts.s.f
Amos Layman, Of franklin, was nomi
mated. .segsiAs sa.z1
Mr.. B. j. Loomis, of Cuyahoga, wa
nominated.
The vote resulted thus: ~
Iavman ...-................54 "a votes
r. l. LOOrni9 - totes
MIR. Lsyman declared elected. e'
FIRST ASSISTANT CLERK. aa.s
I,o Cockerill. of Butler. received. .5i votes
8. q. Brown, Of Wiiiians. .'....A
Mr.. Cockerill declared elected.