Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-03
WEST VIRGINIA DEGIsEATURE,
SENATE.
NOVEMBER 19th. lS1.

NOVEMBER 10Th, 1872.
Pursuant 10 the provisions of the New Cons
stitution the Senate convened in its Chamber
at II o'clock, NJ, and was called to order by
Senator Scott of Richie, who addressed the
Senators as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Senate BY virtue ofa
provision of the New Constitution of the State
it is made my duty, as it is my pleasure, to
call this body to order. This pleasure is
heightened by the discovery. upon casual ac>
quaintanoe, of the disposition upon the part
OF all. to do well the work assigned us here to
perform. All seem to be animated by a will.
ingness to proceed rapidly to the duties that
deyolve upon US, prompted, no doubt, by the
great responsibility resting upon u.s. l con-
graduate you, upon. assembling thus, as it
seems, with unity of purpose and dispo.
sition Of leaving no duty unperformed. By
exercising wisdom in legislation We may hone
for the greatest good OF the whole people and
thus merit the endorsement Of our constitu-
ents.
The Chairman then presented the list of
members appearing by the returns to be elect
ed, and the roll being called all we're found
present, except a. J. Pannell, Of Ohio county,
and were duly sworn in.
The first business in order being the sclec,
ton of a President Mr.. Walker presented the
name of D, D. johnson, of Tyler county.
There being no further nominations a vote
was taken, which resulted in the unanimous
election of Mr.. johnson
On being escorted Co the chair by NIessrs
Summers and Camden, the President ad.
dressed the Senate as follows:
Senators: Allow me to express my high
appreciation of the honor you have so unan-
imously conferred upon me. In assuming the
ut IF fLo ~
| shall need the earnest assistance and cordial
support of every member of this body. We
are entering upon tho discharge of du.ies
which will be both tedious and arduous, and
we shall require patience and forbearance to.
wards each other. The duties devolving upon
us are OF no ordinary character The f1nda-
mental law of our State has been radically
changed in many particulars, since the adj
journment of the last session of the I.eeisla-
ture; and the responsibility of institutinc
new policy in the government of the State
will devolvo upon us. We must give force
and direction to that policy, which will reach
every part of the body polite and firmly im>
plant its principles in the hearts of the peo>
pie. The Government Of the United States
does, or should, draw its inspiration from, the
States and whatever the policy of the State
may be, its influence will be felt not only in
Let us therefore adopt that policy and insti-
tute those measures which will promote the
happiness and prosperity of our people, the
protection of our rights, and the preservation
OF our liberties. Let us legislate without fear.
favor or affection. and as faithfully guard the
palladium of our liberties, MS the ancient chill
dren of Israel guarded the Ark of the Cove
nant.,
The Clerk and other officers las published
IN our last) We're then elected, after which a
Committee was appointed to notify the House
OF the organization of the Senate
message from the House of Delegates
announced the organization OF that BODY and
Its readiness to proceed to business.
message from the House announced that
that body was ready to open ard publish rho
result of tho August election. for State Off
GERS, as provided in the new Constitution.
Mr.. Camden introduced joint resolution
providing for the a3puintment Of mint Com.
mlttee. to prepare rules for the government of
said joint session.
y message from the House, hy Mir. Nor
rlson, announced the adoption Of the reso!u-
ton by that body
Mr.. Camden, from the joint Committee. re-
ported series of rules under said resolution.
which were adopted.
The Senate then proceeded in body to the
Hail OF the House, whore the votes of the
August election we're opened aud published,
On motion of Mr. Shcrrar,I
Rcsofced, That when the Senate adjourn.
1t adjourn 10 meet to>InorroIg at $40. A. NJ.
On motion Of Mr.. Scott, the. Senate nd,
jouraed.