Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-13

At 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the Hon
Geo. Nichols, Secretary of State, calleC
the House to order, when
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Richard
Morgan of Mortified.
The names of the members who had
presented their credentials were called
whereupon it appeared that two hundred
and twelve (2l2) members were present,
who were duly sworn and took their seats
The following named members were
thereupon admitted to take their seats in
the House, without producing their Gre
dentials, to wit.
Mr.. Horace G. Wood of Fairhaven.
Mr.. Asa Brigham of Essex.
Mr., A. J. Lang of Charleston.
Mr.. Edward Landon of Alburgh.
Mr.. w. A. Tyrell of Dorset.
Mr.. Edward Crosier of Searsburgh.
Mr.. George Wooster of Marshfeld.
Mr.. S. w. Monroe of SALISBURY.
Mr.. H. H. Goodsell of Isle La Mott.
Mr.. Ira F. Dean of Bakersfield.
Mr.. Erastus N. Spalding of Roxbury.
Which members so admitted were duly
sworn.
The Secretary of State then directed the
House to the election of Speaker for two
years ensuing, and requested that ballots
be prepared and deposited for such person
as members would elect to that Office.
Mr. Hyde of Castleton, by the unani-
! e. IL, 4
county, presented the name of Charles H.
Joyce as a candidate for Speaker, which
nomination was seconded by Mr.. Slade of
Middlebury.
Mr.. Farnsworth of Windsor nominated
Lyman g. Hinckley of Chelsea, which
nomination was seconded by Mr.. Carpen-
ter of Burlington.
Mr.. Baxter of Highgate nominated Geo.
NJ. Hall of Swanton which nomination was
seconded by Mr.. Aldrich of Woodford.
Mr.. Bisbee Of Newport nominated Gen,
VIM. W. Gr6ut of Barton, which nomina-
ton was seconded by Mr.. Richmond OF
| Woodstock.
Mr. Page Of Hydeparh seconded the
nomination of Chas. Il. Joyce of Rutland.
The ballots having been taken and
counted, Mr.. Hyde, of Castleton, Mr..
Farnsworth, of Windsor, and Mr.. Baxter,
of Highgate, acting as tellers, resulted as
| follows:
Whole number of ballots, 2l9
Nee Cessary for a choice, ll0
Charles H. Joyce had !38
VIM. w. Grout had 36
Lyman G. Hinckley had %
George NJ. Hall had Il
Whereupon, CHARLES II. JOYCE, the
Representative of the town of Rutland,
having received a majarity of all the votes
cast, was declared duly elected Speaker of
/ the House Of Representatives.
The Speaker designated Mr.. Bisbee, OF
Newport, and Mr.. Wood, of Fairhaven,
to wal. on the Speaker elect, inform him
of his election, and conduct him to the
chair
The committee performed the duty as
signed them, whereupon the Speaker was
duly sworn, and addressed the House as
follows:
Geutlemen title House Of Representa-
tj0tS:-I sincerely thank you for this un-
mrrited honor. I should do injustice to
nv aru IeeIngs and to Your generous
/ partiality, If did less.
The position to which YOU have elected
me, am fully sensible, is one Of responsi-
bility as we'll as of honor j, is one from
which any man, who has not the fullest
confidence in his own powers, might
| honestly shrink. When l look back upon
the long list Of illustrIous men who have
occupied this chair, it is not strange that
| should hesitate in view of what is before
me. But while | feel my own weakness,
| RELY with a sure confidence upon your
indulgence, assistance and sympathy.
The uniform kindness and courtesy of
this House toward its presiding officer is
proverbal, and upon that sure foundation
rest my hopes.
May spirit Of kindness and forbearance
peryade all our actions, and merciful
/ Providence guide us in our deliberations
and graciously smile upon all our efforts.
| The present burdens under which our
people are groaning, call upon us to apply
ourselves with energy and perseverance to
the work before US, and accomplish what
We have to do in the briefest possible time.
Relying upon your earnest and hearty
cooperation, | cheerfulIy accept the trust
you have committed to my hands. pledg
ing YOU that | shall earnestly strive to
justify your choice, and render the present
session both short and profitable.
The Speaker then directed the House
to the election of Clerk for the year ensu-
ing, and requested that ballots be prepared
and forwarded for that purpose.
Mr.. Wood of Fairhaven nominated Da-
vid NJ. Camp of Newport, seconded by
Mr. Stafford of Hartford, and he was unan-
imously elected by vjUo Uoce vote.
Mr.. Ballard of Fairfax presented the
following resolution:
ReSoJced, That the House now proceed
to the election of Chaplain for the pres
ent session;
Which was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Bromley of Pawlet nominated Rev
Richard Morgan of Mortified, seconded
by Mr.. Bisbee of Newport, and he was
unanimously elected by 0joa yoce vote.
Mr.. Drake, of Royalton, presented the
following resolution:
Re8oJUed, That his Excellency the Gov
ernor be informed by committee, that the
House has completed its organization, and
IS ready for any communication from him,
which was adopted, and Mr.. Drake, of
Royalton, and Mr.. Page, of Hydepark
were appointed as said Committee, who
performed the duty assigned to them.
Mr.. Hyde, Of Castleton, presented the
following resolution
ResoIced, That the Clerk be directed
to inform the Senate that the House has
completed its organization, and is ready
on its part to proceed with the business of
the session; which was unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. Carlton, of Waitsfeld, presented