Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-07
Proceedings OF Legislature.
DOVER, January 8, 1869.
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HOUSE.
Tho members met ut 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and
were called to order by Ignatus G. Grubb Clerk
Of the former House.
On motion OF Mr.. Bacon, Sheppard P. Hous-
ton. Of Sussex. was chosen Speaker, and White
ley W. Meredlch, Of Kent Clerk, pro tenn.
On call of the House, Messrs. Cloud, Brown,
Silver, Dean, Brady, Vandegrift, and Dcakyne,
OF New Castle Jump, Hamm, Marvel Reynolds,
Walcott Meredith, and Mitchell; Of Kent; Coma
way, Robinson, Houston, Matthew'S, Bacon, and
Tomlinson, of Sussex answered to their names
The returns of the late election for the Leels-
iature being read, the Rouse proceeded to elect q
Speaker, and Clerk Mr.. John Hickman, of
Houston, Of Sussex, vote. The oath Of office
being administered to Mr.. Hickman, he spoke as
follows.-
GErlLEMEN:-I embrace the earliest oppor-
tunsy TO tender my thanks for the kind Partially
,1u have manifested in your choice OF the pre-
siding officer of your present deliberations.
Allow me to assure you that every ability that I
command will be brought to the discharge of my
Official duties. 1t shall be my constant aim In
every particular to preside with the strictest
importantly and justice to ench member of this
House, and at the same time have no hesitation
In asking your kind assistance, and hope you will
exercise some degree of forbearance with one So
entirely inexperienced In the deliberations If
public bodies as myself. Let us, gentlemen lay
ing aside all personal and partisan feelings com
mence earnestly to perform our duties as
legislators, and do everything In our power To
promote the material Interests and advance the
welfare OF our beloved little State. Not waiting
for business to accumulate upon our files, to be
dealt with hastily, perhaps, ut the end Of the
session, would most respectfully suggest The
wisdom of beginning the work ms early as posi-
bic and endcayor to make this short but profit
able session of the General Assembly to the people
whom we represent, and l have no doubt
express the true wish of every member present
when say that hope this may be tho result of
our deliberations.
The following additional officers were thea
chosen -
Clerk -Beniah Watson, of Kent,
ergcant-at-Arms-John B. Lewis, of Sussex,
Messcngcr-Chnrles Pratt, of Kent
Chaplain--Rev. .. Ii. Flippo, of Dover.
The rules of the last House were adopted for
this session daily paper such as each member
chose three copies of all the papers of the State,
the Revised Code, the 18th and 18th volumcs vi
State laws, and the laws passed at the session of
90 and '6l were ordered for the members.
On motion of DIR. Brown Of New Castle, the
Sergeant-at.Arms was instructed TO furnish n
desk and suitable accommodations for the rel or
tiers of the Press.
SENATE.
In the Stnatc, Messrs. jackson, Ellison, and
Gooding, OF New Castle; Williams, Denny and
Hall, OF Kent and Paynter and Russell, OF Sns-
sux, were present.
The following officers were choscn:-
Speakcr-Jas. Williams of Kent
Clerk--John G. Pennewill, of Kent
sorgcnnt-at- -Risdon d. Smith.
Ghaplain-Rev. Edw. Ii. True, of Dover.
Ihe usual standing committees were ordered,
aud Mcssrs Hall, Ellison, and Payntcr were ul,-
pointed n committc to draft standing rules
On motion Of Mr.. GOoding the Senate adjourn
ed TO attend the funeral of Hon. Martin W. B,cs
Senate adjourned to meet Wednesday moriing
at 10 o'clock II. m.