Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-06
In Convention of Representatives Elect

AUGUSTA, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9th, 1876.
This being the day designated by the Constitu-
ton of the State of Maine for the assembling of
its Legislature, the Representatives elect met in
their hall at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and were called to
order by Sumner j. Chadbourne, Esq, Clerk of the
House of 1875.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. MARTIN of Augusta.
communication received from the Secre-
tary of State transmitting certified roll of Rep
resentatives elect.
The Clerk called the roll, and li2 members an
swered to their names, and quorum was declared
to be present.
On motion of Mr.. Duton of Lewiston, Messrs.
Dutton, White Of Bucksport, Martin of Camden
True Of Portland, Medley of Bangor, Fowler OF
Albion, and Locke of Paris were appointed com
mit.ee to wait on the Governor and inform him
that quorum of the members elect of the House
Of Representatives had assembled in the Repre-
sentatiyes Hail. and request his attendance to
administer to them the oaths required by the Con-
stitution to qualify them to enter upon the dis
charge Of their official duties.
Mr.. BUTTON subsequently reported that the
Committee had discharged the duty assigned it,
and the Governor was pleased to say that he would
forthwith attend the convention tor the purpose
desired.
The Governor, attended by the Executive Coun-
Gil came in, and administered to the members elect
and they sgh&c:;hea :ha aa:!,s s,i,:t.., Is, ,a.i.
them TO enter upon the discharge of their ofiica!
duties.
Mr. Hussey of North Berwick, was qualified By
affirmation. The Governor and Council then re.
tired.
IL House.
On motion of Mr.. PORTER of Burlington,
Messrs. Porter, Powers of Houlton, Haines of
Augusta, Davis of Portland, Dennison of Cutler
Shepherd of Skowhegan and Lord of Bluehill were
appointed to receive, sort and count the votes for
Speaker Of the House.
Having attended to that dnty. Mr.. Porter from
the Committee reported:
Whole number of votes, IN
Necessary to a choice, -
Frederick ROBBIE had 81
John C.. Talbot, 10
The report was read and accepted and Hon.
Frederick Robbie declared duly elected Speaker Of
the House of Representatives for the current po-
litical year.
The Speaker was conducted to the chair by Mr.
Talbot OF East MaChias, and addressed the House
As follows:
Gentlemea 81 The House Of Repytsentat;res:--I
return to you my sincere thanks for the confidence
which you have reposed in me by electing me as
your presiding officer. The experience l have so
recently had in the same honorable position should
give me additional confidence. The same expert
ence also forcibly reminds me that success must
depend largely upon the generous forbearance and
cooperation of the members of the House. That
consideration | hope and expect to receive; and
in return, it will be my honest endeavor to dis
charge all the duties of my position with Impair
TALLY and fidelity, to the best of my ability,
Messrs. Phillips, Smith Of Auburn, Ballard Of
Augusta Snatton Of Mattawamkeag, Allen OF
Dennysvillc, Lamson of Richmond, and Youn. OF
Trenton, were appointed Committee to receive,
sort and count the votes for Clerk Of the House.
b Having attended to that du,y, Mr.. Phillips from
the Committee, reported;
Whole number of votes, l3G
Necessary to choice, 60
Oramandel Smith, has IS
Charles B. Motion 5S
The report was accepted, and Dram andel Smith
declare duly elected Clerk Of the House for the
current political year.
On motion of Mr.. WHITE of Bucksport,
Messrs. White, IIobson of Wiscasset, Tilden Of
Cas,ine, blanchard of Yarmouth. Fellows of Wind
ham, Nadeau of Fort Kent, and White Of Orono,
were appointed Committee TO receive, sort and
count 2otes for Assistant Clerk:
Having attended to the duty assigned it, Mr.
WHITL from the Committee reported:
WI NJ, number Of votes, 1873
Necessary to a choice, 20
Edwin G. Burleigh, has
Lucius ii. Mnrch, 81
The report was accepted and Edwin {. Burleigh
declared duly elected Assistant Clerk for current
political year.
\ message was received from the Senate, con.