National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-28
HOUSE oF DELEGATES.

At 1905 o'clock all the members being present,
the House was called TO order by Secretary Har-
rington, and prayer offered by Rev. q. A. Hall.
Mr.. Campbell, clerk 10 me Secretary, then read
the proclamation Of the Governor announcing the
result Of The ELECTION, and ~ IT. cpnelusi2p the
the Speakers desk and the oath OF office was ad-
minIstered by Judge Macarthur, which was sub
seQueutly subscribed by each member.
The. Secretary then announced that the hrst
business in order was the election Of temporary
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On taxing The chair mr.. Carroll made a brief
speech, returning thanks for the compliment
Mr. Fleming said the moor OF the House was
eISHGeu VIII PSI men, hers ana he moved t6st
Mr.. Carroll said there was no need Of such a
motion, and at once requested all TO leave the
room The request was only partially complied
with, many persons taking temporary refuge IN
the committee rooms, and soon after returning to
The election Of Speaker was then announced in
order.
proceed with the election by ballot.
Mr.. Berry moved TO amend that the vote be
ptua pocs- The yeas and nays being demanded,
the amendment was defeated by the following
Yeas-Messrs. Berry. Boswell, Bursley, Dickson,
Eisa Ing, Goraoh. Hunt, Peek, f,TEins, Robert,
The ur,Efnai resolution was then adopted.
Mr. Dyer nominated Mr.. NJ. Trfmble.
Mr. HsTry nominated MI. WIN. Dickson -
Mr. Dickson said he did not wish TO be outdone
IN courtesy and would nominate Mr.. Berry.
Mr.. Berry Withdrew his name and asked al his
friends to vote for Mr.. Dickson.
Messrs. Youngs and Fleming were; appointed
teilers, and the frst ballot resulted: Trimble,
The second ballot resulted Trimble, 9; Sbep
hero, Il; Dickson, Berry and blank, each.
The third ballot. resulted: Trimble, Q; Shep
herd, II; Dickson and Berry, each.
The fourth ballot resulted: Shepherd, IL; Trim
Bile, 8; Dickson, Berry and blank, ] each.
The ffth ballot resulted: Shepherd, II; Trim
Bile, Q; Berry and Dickson, each.
The sixth ballot resulted In the election OF Mr.
shsgAsrd, the sOts eGing sAaDasEd, Z; Trinhi. Z:
Mr. TTi%bie 1acvsd that the vote be maze unani
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Messrs Trimble and Dickson were appointed tC
escort the Speaker elect to the chair.
REMARKS OF THE SPEAKER.
On assuming the chair Mr.. Shepherd addressed
Gentlemen Of the House Of Delegates: In as
suming the Office to which you have been pleased
70 elevate me 90 nGt proPOSe making e1ten sS
let the opportunity pass without q full and hearty
acknowledgment 70 my friends for their greai
contest, resulting as It has. has not been withou
keen activity on the other side; but am mos
happy in the belief that the gentlemen rnaklnl
best motives. Having said this much, Il is prope
for me to add that in my Judgment the position 4
which YOU have called me lie not for the admins
fration OF favor, friendship or Partially. shall
DO my best to mako It the seat or rigid, "exac
and equal justice" TO all. The real and perma
nent Interests Of this District VIII unite, trust
all Influences for tbeir protection. and insure tina
harmony essential TO progress and prosperity.
The motive which, fully believe, eetuate
every member Of this House is to make this ses
don Of our Legislature in all respects mode
one, and by wise action, prudent and economi
legislatlon, to obtain for it the commanding regar
orCongress, our constituents and ell the people
and for Its history hlgh character among sinlila
Personally for myself earnestly solicit you
constant cooperation, and when, from any caus
At may seem TO be needed, your forbearance. Tn
duties OF the Speaker are delicate. but hop
with impartial hands to secure and merit your 90
probation. Again thank my friends for thel
KINDNESS, and invoke for our aid tina. Spirit Z
Wisdom which Will secure for our labors IsiU an,
complete blessing. an now ready, gentlcmer
TO proceed 70 business.
TEE OTHER OFFICERS
For chief clerk Mr.. Robertson nominated r
II. Rhelnhardt;. Mr.. Fleming II. A. Hail, an
The ballot resulted 10 the election Of Mr. Hal
who received 10 votes; Rheinhardt 4, and Donoh
Msssrs. Browne, Buker and Brooks. a commi
tee from the Council, announced that that bod
"a a Kuhn was nominated BY Mr.. Trinble (,
the position Of asslstant (readingl. clerk, and {
m Hartot By Mr.. Fleming and the latter VI
elected, receiving Is votes Mr.. Kuhn !, and
ei ~. .rgra,rlu9 clerk-Messrs. q. A. Kuhn. G
n Johnror. George Emery and Thomas Comm
1oro were the candidates. and q. d. johnson vi
fof enrolling clerk fOr which place Messrs