The Van Buren press., 1873-01-14
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

met at i 2 m, and was called to order by
Senator Beldin, on whose motion, Sena
tor Torrans was chosen - temporary
chairman, and Senators Gallagher and
Thomas temporary secretaries. The list
of members furnished by the Secretary
of State was read by the temporary
chairman; after which, Messrs. Askew,
Beavers, Brooker, Colt, Dawson, Doc
ley, Gosd, Hanks, Holland, McChesney,
Radcliffe and White, OF Phillips, the new
ly elected Senators, were sworn in, in
accordance with the Constitution, by his
honor, Judge @ X. Underwood. The
session was then opened with Prayer by
Rev Mr. Mulcahy.
On motion Of Senator Hodges an or
ganization was made by the election OF
the following permanent officers; viz:
President-Hon. John NJ. Clayton.
Secretary-W. W. Orrick
Assistant Secrctary--C. G. Woodford.
Engrossing Clerk-John Q. Adams.
Enrolling Clerk-Vandesant.
Ssrgeant-at Arms-T. L. Martin.
Assistant Sergcant-at Arms-A. G.
Grafton
Doorkeeper-A. J. Livingstone.
Assistant Dooraeeper-John Ellis.
Chaplain-Rev. Mr.. Muleahy.
The President elect being escorted to
the chair and introduced by Senator
Brooker, made short speech, returning
his thanks for the honor conferred.
On motion of Senator White. Of Phil
lips, the Chair appointed Senators White,
Hanks and Ratclitfe committee to in
form the governor that the Senate was
organized and ready for any communica-
ton it might be his pleasure to make
On motion Of Senator Beldin, the
Chair appointed Messrs Beldn, Colt and
Caralof committee of three to inform
the House Of Representatives that the
Senate was duly organized
Senator Hodges moved that the Chair
appoint committee of three, to confer
with a similar committee from the Ii ouse
as to the time and place for canvassing
the returns for officers Of the Executive
Department of the government.
The motion prevailed, and Msssrs
Hodges, Torrans and Dawson were ap-
pointed such committee.
On motion of Senator Hodges, a com
mittee was appointed to notify the Sec.
retary Of State that the Senate was ready
to receive the returns of the election for
State officers Senators Hodges, How
ard and White OF Pulaski, were appointed
such committee.
The Senate took recess of ten min
utcS
AFTER THE RECESS
The Senate was called to order. The
President announced that he had in Gus
tody the sealed returAs fol officers Of the
Executive Department, and awaited the
pleasure Of the Senate as to the time
when the same should be opened. oena-
tor Torrans moved that Senator Brooker
be appointed teller on the part OF the
Senate.
A committee from the House an
nounced the organization of that body
The committees to notify the Govern
or and the House Of the organization OF
the Senate, announced that they had per-
formed that duty. The reports were re-
ceved and the committees discharged
On motion Of Senator White, Of Phil
lips, the Senate took recess until 3 p.
M.
REAssEMBLING.
The Senate was called to order. The
roll was called and quorum found pres
eat.
Senator Hodges, from the committee
on conference, reported as follows :
1.-The returns should be opened January
9th, at half-past 3 O'Clock, and certifi
cate Of the result, signed by the President
pro tenn. of the Senate and Speaker Of the
House, the same to be deposited with the
Secretary Of State, and duplicate there
Of forwarded to the Governor elect F"
The report was adopted.
A committee from the House an.
ncunced tho Housy ready at the designa-
ted hour to canvass the vote for Gov.
ernor, etc.
A motion to proceed to the House to
canvass the vote, by Senator Torrans,
prevailed. and the Senate proceeded to
the House.
IN JOINT SESSION.
The two Houses having met in joint
session, the roll Of the Senate was called
by the Secretary, and that Of the House
by the Clerk, and quorum Of each body
being found present, the joint assembly
proceeded to canvass the vote for Gov
ernor. The result, as announced by the
tellers, was as follows, viz:
Elisha Baxter, 4l,7si