The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-11-25

ken. The qualification Of members
having been concluded, the roll was
called and it was ascertained that all
but four were present-Messrs. Brown,
Of Preston, Crow, OF Jackson, Hullihen,
Of Ohio, and Price, of Calhoun.
f. The oaths of the members OF the
House were administered by Major A.
T. Lsidley, of this city, in the capacity
Of Notary Public.
The question Of the selection OF q
Speaker then coming on to be consld-
cred, Mr.. Ferguson, of Wayne, nomi-
mated Mr.. w. w. Miller, of Wheeling !;
and Mr.. White, of Marshall, proposed
the name Of Mr.. Price, of Monongalia,
for that position.
Upon viva voce vote, the former was
chosen by A against II. Mr.. Miller,
upon taking the Chair, spoke as follows
[Mr. Miller's speech is given else
where in this mornings paper-ED. REG.
IsrER.
On motion Of Mr. Davenport, Of Ohio,
Resolved That the rules of the last
House Of Delegates, be adopted for the
government of this body so far as the
same may be applicable. The election
of officers having been resumed, Mr..
Morrison, Of Braxton, nominated Mr..
j. B. Peyton for Clerk, which, upon mo-
ton of Mr.. White, was made unani-
nous. MI. Peyton accepted the posi-
ton with an exceedingly graceful little
speech, and took possession OF the Score.
tary's portfolio.
For Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Legg, Of
Berkeley, nominated Mr.. John w.
Horner, of Psrkersburg, the last years
Sergeant, and his election, like the
Clerks, was made unanimous, upon
motion of Mr.. Smith, of Tyler.
Mr.. s. II. Campbell, of Gilmer, was
nominated for Doorkeeper by Mr.. Sny.
der, of Gilmer, and at the instance of
Mr.. Farnsworth, of Upshur, his selec-
ton was also made by reclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Knots,
RESOLVED, That the Speaker appoint a
committee of three to inform the Senate
that the House was in readiness to pro-
coed with: business.
Mr.. Morrison amended the resolu-
ton to the effect that both Houses of the
Legislature should assemble in the
hall OF the House and proceed with the
opening and counting of votes for State
officers on the ODD of August last.
Under this resolution Messrs. Knots,
Price of Monongalia, and Floyd were
appointed by the Chair:
A recess was, on motion of Mr.. Nor
rison, then taken until a P. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House was called to order.
Amessage from the Senate, delivered
by Senator Camden, announced the or
ganization of that body and its readi-
ness for business.
Mr.. Campbell, of Hancock, present.
ed a resolution to the effect that the
House should proceed in the manner
prescribed by the Constitution with the
election of Clerk, Sergeant>at-arms aud
Doorkeeper. This resolution originated
in an idea entertained by come Of the
members that the method Of selecting
these officers in the forenoon session
was not as provided by the Constltu-
ton. After some discussion the reso-
luton was tabled.
Mr.. Campbell Immediately offered
another resolution, that the House
now proceed to enter their names in &C
cordsnce with the vote cast for Clerk,
Sergeant.at.arms and Doorkeeper.
Adopted.
Another message from the Senate
was communicated by Senator Camden,
which provided for the appointment OF
two members Of the Senate and three
of the House, to form joinLcommittee to
prepare rules and regulations by which
the two houses were TO be governed
while in Joint session. This committee,
which consisted of Messrs. Lewis,
Butcher and Spstss from the House,
and Messrs. Camden and Summers OF
the Senate, after short retirement,
rendered report which was adopted.
The Senate and House met in joint
session before adjournment, to consider
the matter of the opening OF the cleo
ton returns as before indicated, These
returns were opened, counted and pub
lished.
On motion of Mr.. Lewis, adjourned.