Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-27

The nth ballot r~sultcd: Shepherd, II; Trim
bic, 9; Berry Ar Dickson each
MI. shepherd, the vote being; Shepherd, u;
TrimSle, 8; Dickson, 1; Berry, 1.
The Trimble moved that the vote be m sds
unanimous; agreed to.
Messrs. Trimble and Dickson were appointed
TO escort the Speaker elect to the chair.
SPEAKER sHEPHgRD's REMARKS.
MT. Shepherd, on assuming the Speakers
Gentlemen OF the House of Deleg ates In as
Stunning the ONCE to which you have been pleased
TO elevate me, do not propose making extend
ed remarks, but L should be unjust to myself IL
i let the opportunity pass without q full and
hearty Acknowledgements 70 my friends for their
great Kindness and their hrm unfinching sup
port This contest, resulting as 1t has, has not
been without keen activity on the other side;
but am most happy In the belief that the gen.
tlemen making the canvass tor my friend have
done 20 from the best motives Having said
this much, 1t is proper for me TO ada that
In my Judgment the position to which you
have called me Is not for the adminisua-
ton of favor, friendship or psrtiality.
shall do my best to make it the seat of
rigid, "exact and equal JUSTICE to all. the
real and permanent interests of this District
will unite, trust, all influences for their pro-
lection. and insure that harmony essential to
progress and prosperity.
The motive which. / fully believe, actu ates
every member of this House is to make this sss-
sion of our Legislature in all respects q model
one, and by wise action, prudent and econom C
legislation, TO obtain for it the commanding re-
gard of Congress, our constituents and all the
people, and for it's history a high character
among similar bodies.
Personally for myself earnestly solicit your
constant cooperation, and when, from any
cause lit may seem to be needed, your forbear-
snce. The duties OF the Speaker are delicate,
but hope with impartial hands to secure aud
N rit your appreciation. Again 1 thank nv
friends Tor their kindness, aud invoke for our
aid that Spirit of Wisdom which will secure for
our labors full and complete blessing. / am
now ready, gentlemen, TO proceed to business.
ELECTION OF OTHER OFFICERS.
For chief clerk, Mr.. Robertson nominated
p. H. Rheinharat; Mr.. Fleming II. A. Hall,
and Mr.. Dickson W. j. Donoho.
Inc ballot resulted in the election of Mr..
Han, who received 16 votes; Rheinhardt 4, and
Donoho ..
Messrs. Browne, Buker and Brooks, a COM
mittee from the Council, announced that that
body had organized.
g. A. Kuhn was nominated by Mr.. Trimble
for the position of assistant (reading) clerk, and
q. M. Barton by Mr.. Fleming, and the latter
was elected, receiving - votes; Mr.. Kuhn I,
and blank.
For engrossing clerk-Messrs. G. A. Kuhn, G..
ID. johnson, George Emery, and Thomas
johnson was elected.
For enrolling clerk for which place Messrs
W.. h: Wilson, II. G.. Divine, George Emery,
was no selection on the first ballot. On the
second ballot MIR. Divine was elected.
For sergeant-at- arms-Michael Green, q. W.
Swaggart, DIR. Alfred Thomas, j, b. Cramar
and George III. Boston were nominal ami the
hrst AIMED was elected.
Mr.. Bursley offered a resolution that door
keeper, jaDitor, messenger, and four pages be
elected; adopted.
Messrs. TTimble, Brooks, and Dickson were
appointed committee 20 wait on the Council
and Messas. Dyer, Underwood, and Berry to
walt on the Governor, and inform them of the
organization of the House.
W. Il. Solomon was elected doorkeeper Ploto
Lee janitor; Henry WoOlford messenger, and
Masters Thomas, Unsworth, Brown, ami
Barnes pages.
The Secretary to the Governor, DIR. TindalI
announced a message from the Governor tpub-
lished in the Council prOceedincs)
Mr.. Boswell moved that special committee
be appointed on the message; adopted.
Messrs. Boswell. Fleming, Urell, Brooks; and
Dickson were appointed.
The members proceeded to draw for seats
Mr.. Hunt offered a resolution authorizing the
Speaker to appoint a minister of the gospel as
chaplain. Adopted.
Adjourned TO six O'Clock TO- morrow.