Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
PROCEEDINGS QF THE LEGISLATURE,
lagts sESAEE:

cords Martin N. Ellis, Charles e. Stockley, of
Sussex,
James R. Mitchell, late CLERK, called the Senate
TO order
on motion Of Mr.: Leslie. Mr.. Records was ap-
pointed Clerk, pro fem.
On motion of Mr.. Stockley, Mr.. Vandegrift was
| appointed Speaker, pro TEN.
/ On mytion of Mr. Leslie the certificates of elec-
tion of Senators elect Leander F. Riddle, Charles
G. Stockley and WIN. NJ Shakespeare, were read
and approved, and received the oath.
After reading the certificates of election of the
three members elect, Senate went into an cleo
ton for Speaker, and DIR. Allen " Leslie was
elected. and took his seat.
DIR, 4. 0. Shakespeare was elected Clerk; and
/ committee OF two was appointed to wait on him
| to inform him Of his election
Frank L. Smith was elected Sergeant-at-Arms,
/ and James Currens was appointed Messenger.
resolution prevailed inviting the services of
Rev James b. Merritt, of the NJ. f. Church, as
Chaplain.
The three members elect, Charles c. Stockley,
Leander +. Riddle and William NJ. Shakespeare
were called to the chair and had the oath ad-
ministered.
The organization of the Senate being completed =,
/ the Clerk was instructed to inform the House Of
Representatives that the Senate was ready for
business.
On motion, the Clerk was directed to furnish
each member with oae daily newspaper Of his
choice for the session; also to furnish the Sens ate
with one copy of each newspaper publish in the
State.
On motion joint committee of two, on the
part Of the Senate, was appointed, to act in con-
junction with like committee of the House, to
wait on His Exceilency, the Governor, to inform
him OF the convening of the General Assembly,
and were ready to receive any papers he might
desire to present. Messrs. Vandegrift and Wat
son, were appointed said committee.
The Governor presented his annual Message,
which was read, and the clerk was instructed to
have 800 copies printed.
On motion of Mr.. Riddle, accommodations for
the representative kof the COMMERCIAL and
GAZENTE were provided.
Senate then adjourned till O'Clock, P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment at o.
clock, p. NJ
The following Standing Committees were ap-
pointed by the Chair:
On observation-disclosures. Shakespeare, Watson
and Records
Enrolled Bnls-Messrs. stokeley, Vandergrift,
Riddle and Ellis
Elections-Messrs. Mustard, Ellis and RHfdie:-
Accounts-Messrs. Mustard, Riddle and Ric-
ords
Claims-Messrs. vandergrifl, Mustard and
Stokeley.
Dlvorces-Messrs Watson, Ellis and Riddle.
Finances-Messrs. Records, Stokeley & Shakes
peare.
Vacant Lands-Messrs. Records, Mustard and
StOkeley.
Roads and Hlghways-M Messrs. vandergriH, Ell
Revised COde-Messrs. Ellis, KicOrds & Shakes
peare.
On motion of Mr.. Riddle joint resolution was
adopted that committee of two be appointed to
cooperate with like committee from the House
to prepare new rules for the government of both
Houses.
Messrs. Riddle and vandergrift were appointed
said committee
The report of the State Treasurer was read and
900 copies ordered TO be printed
The report of the Secretary of the State con.
cerning the Revised Code was read and referred
to the proper committees
The Clerk was instructed to furnish each mem.
Der with a copy of the Revised Code and other
State laws.
The Governors Message was referred to the
proper committees.
The Speaker gave notice that at some future
time he would Introduce bill to incorporate the
Taskcr Iron Co., of New Castle. Also, a bill to
amend Chapter OS Of Revised Code, in regard to
usury laws.
A series of communications between Governor
Ponder of Delaware, and Governor Parker, of
New jersey relative TO the late fishery troubles
on the Delaware river, were received from the
Secretary of State. They were referred to q spec
ial committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Wat
son, stOkeley and Vandergrift
Adjourned till wednesday at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE t
j. b. Pennington. Clerk of the House of Repre-
called the House to order at lO:3O
On motion Of Mr. Martin, Mr.. Hickman, was
made temporary chairman.
Mr. Wilds was nominated and elected tempora-
ry Clerk.
Certificates from the Sherifs of the several coun-
ties that elections for Representatives had been
held according to law, and had resulted In the
choice OF those named, were read.
On motion Of Mr VanCasken the House vent
into an election for Speaker.
Mr. Davis nominated Mr. Hurchinall
Mr. Silver nominated Lewis Thompson.
Dr. Thompson and Lewis Thompson were desig-
mated tellers, who reported the following as the
result of the elections; BurchinalI IA; Thompson5
Mr.. Burchinah was declared elected and was es-
,orted 10 the chair by Messers. Martin and Maris
Alter taking the oath OF office, Mr.. BurchinaIl
'aid This honor was unexpected and have had
40 time 70 prepare speechffor the occasion, but
am decidedly thankful to you for the honor you
conferred upon me. hope the members will aid
ne in the discharge OF my duties and that none |
'ut good laws wall be passed and that righteous |
less will prevail.
The members present were then all either sworn |
" affirmed.
Ga motion the House proceeded 10 the election |
i clerk.
Mr. Hickman nominated w. +. TOWNSEND.
Nj. Silver nominatSd Dr.. Wm. G. Davidson
The election resulted as follows: Townsend, IL; |
davidson, q q. IL B.Day, L. " 48Eif
M Townsend was declared elected and was
Tne election of Segsank alarms being next in /
rider. Mr.. Silver nominAtad Humphrey Morrow. |
Mr.. Rilds nominated Ebenszer Welsh.
NJ. Welsh was elected by vote of Is 10 6.
WIN. Morris WAS effected messenger by q reso.
ation introduced by Mr.. Hickman
The Clerk Of the Senate was announced, who
ePorted that the Senate was organized and ready
or business. sh1 dff 500 s7iHE aHE 49,
On motion Of Mr.. Wilds Rev. Uyrus Hunting
on was requested % act ns chaplain Of the House.
Tbs Senate wee notified that the House was |
sAdB V proceed 10 business. ..
On motion Of Mr.. MaHib the rules Of the last
Louise we're adopted tOF the present. Iaa8