Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-02

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On motion, Messrs King OF Lyndon, Git-
ford of Nassalboro', Trefethen OK Portland,
Reed Of Waldoboro, Mayhem of Mt. Vernon,
Wheeler Of Chesterviile, and Bailey Of At-
burn, were appointed by tue Clerk commit
tee TO receive, sort ana count the votes for
Speaker.
Having attended 10 that dnty. the commit
tee through its chairInan, Mr.. hing, reported
as foliowsi
Whole number OF votes l5s
Necessary to a choice, 20
nlmund T. Webb HAD l20
James r. Talbot, 10
And Mr. Webb was declared duly elected
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives for
the current political year.
Mr.. Webb was conducted TO the chair BY
Mr. Talbot Of Machias, and addressed the
House as follows;
GENTLEMEN or THE UoEsL OF REPREsES-
7ArivEs;-For this valued token of your
confidence in electng me your presiding Gill
Ger most sincerely thank you.
| accept toe Office and with your cordial CO
orpration which | solicit trust NAV be
able to discharge its responsible duties with
out detriment to the business of the House.
1t shall be u,y faithful endeayor to SO OBJ
serve Parliamentary Practice and sush rules
and orders as the House may adopt for the
regulation of its proceedings that there shall
be no discrimination against the rights of
either minorities or majorities.
The constitution provides that the Cover
nor "shall from time to time give the Legis-
lature information Of the condition of the
State and recommend such measures as he
may deem expedient
Such message from the Executive We
may speedily expect, aud let us be prepared
to act in all our legislative duties with that
candor and wisdom which will promote the
public veal and we receive from our constit-
uents the sanction of their appreciation.
Gentlemen, am ready u proceed with the
business Of the IIsuse.
On motion, Messrs. Bisbee OF Bucksheld,
Whitcomb of Ellsworth, Corthell Of Calais,
Weed of Iittleton, Hobson of Wiseasset were
appointed committee to receive, sort and
count the votes for Clerk
The committee having attended to the duty
assumed. it reported through it. chairman,
Mr.. Bisbee, as follows -
Whole number of votes, 1916
Necessary TO a choice. 90
Sumner J.sChadbourna had l22
l.. b. Brown had IA
.nd Sumner J. Caadbouyne was declared
elected Clerk of the Honse f.: tse current
political wear.
On motion Of MR. WHEELER Of Chester
Vile, the same committee was appointed TO
receive, sort and count the votes for Assis-
tant Clerk, and having attended to that duty,
the committee reported as follows
Whole number OF votes l25
Necessary to a choice So
Joseph o. Smith had llS
John Ware, Jr, had
And Mr. Smith was declared duly elected
Assistant Clerk for the current political year.
A message was received from the Senate
informing the House that it had organized by
the choice Of Hon John p. Foster of .Penob-
SEQ. as President, and ). W. Lane, Esq, as
Secretary.
Mr. MATTHEWS of IIamden was charged with
and conveyed a message to the Governor IN
forming him that the House had organized
by the choice of Edmund +. Webb as Speak
er and s. j. Chadbourne as Clerk.
Mr.. earle of hennebunkport was charged
with, and conveyed similar message to the
Senate.
Subsequently both gentlemen reported that
they had discharged the duties assigned them,
Mr.. KING of Lyndon was charged with the
duty of conducting the Clerk and Assistant
CLERK to the Governor and Council Chamber,
where they took the oaths necessary to quail
ity them TO enter upon the discharge OF theT
official duties.
Mr.. KING subsequently reported thar he
had discharged the duty assigned him.
On motion of Mr.. NASH of Gardiner,
ORDERED, That James Is. Walker be Mes