The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-05
STATE LEGISLATURES.
FIRST DAY-SENATE.

I CARSON CITY, January 4, 1869.
Al The Senate was called to order at II o clocl
N. BY Lieut.. Gov. Slingerland, who delivered
the following remarks:
I SENATOR'S 1t is my duty, as well a,
pleasure. to call this body to order at thi:
hour. We are convened by authority of the
Constitution for the important purpose Of
framing laws for the State of Nevada. A
free people have reposed in sacred trust;
let it therefore be our studied effort, oh ject
and aim to prove ourselves worthy of their
confidence.
Let us enact wise and beuefcent laws,
and thus render ourselves worthy the name
Of American Legislators.
! Grave and important matters will come
before you for your consideration and decis-
ion, but let Justice and Right guide you in
all things.
In delibera,ive body like this there will
be different views and opinions upon import
ant subjects of public policy, but let US at
all times maintain dignity and courtesy, and
extend to each other that Difference and re-
spect which is due to men and Senator'S
Let us keep carefully in view the interests,
honor and welfare of our State, and studi-
ously avoid any infringement upon the Con-
stituticn of the State, the United States OF
the rights of the people.
As your presiding officer it will be my
earnest desire to faithfully, impartially and
Justly perform my duties, yet at all times re-
lying upon your advice, assistance, kindness |
and forbcarance to aid me. l now, as Presi- !
dent of the Senate, call you to order for the |
transac ton of such business as may prop
erly come before you.
MIR. Linn nominated Mr.. John WATSON as
temporary Secretary. Agreed to.
Mr.. Haines nominated NJ. NJ. Gaige as
temporary Sergeant-at-Arms.
t1I TO-
the same place.
Mr.. Tritle raised point of order that the
first business in order was the swearing in
Of new Senator-whicA was ruled well taken.
The Secretary called the roll, Of new and |
I'D members, all Senators being present.
Judge Johnson then administered the oath
# Office to the new Senators.
The name of c. c. Carpenter, as Senator
rom Lyon, was then stricken from the roll, | /
nd that of Mr.. Hurd substituted.
Mr.. Abrahams offered Resolution that
senator's proceed TO permanent orsaniza
ion. Agreed to.
Genl. /. D. Edwards was unanimously ell
cted President pro ten.
Fer Secretary Of the Senate, Mr.. Linn
AIMED Mr.. John WATSON, who unani-
lously elected.
For Sergeant T. D. Noyes was
ectej.
+ or LngroSSlng Clerk j. IL Magarlgle. L
Mr Tritle introduced Resolution to advise G
lie House Of the permanent organization Of :
le Senate. Agreed TO. R
Mr.. Halnes introdr d Resolution to d
ppoint committee OF two to wait on Gov T
nor iBlasdtl. Agreed to, and Messrs.
aims and Schamp were appointed as such II
,nmittCe.
The rules of las. session were adopted. -
4 message was received from the House =
rising The Senate of its permanent orga-
cation. NJ
Sergeant-at-Arms, Moves. announced the 5,
poiutmont Of z. S. keisele as is assistant. VI
CO.. 5 lincer'aad announced the following Pr
poIntments VI
Messenger, Jas. d. Torrevson Porter, IL
leodore Linn ; Pages, w. H. Chedic and
NJ. Meder Committee on Mileage, til
assrs. Linn, Eastman and Monroe On b
Hastings, Grey and Abrahams. Iai
till II O'Clock A. n. tomorrow. DO