The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-01-09

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moment had occasion TO regret thai
choice. The denomination would be
indorsed by the Republicans Of the
State aud Of the entine Union.
The motion to nominate by acclama-
ton vas carried by unanimous rising
vote. followed by loud applaute.
q. b. Mills and A. j. Sawyer were
then appointed committee to invite
the presence Of z. p. Ferry. who
thanked the convention in behalf OF
his brother. The nomination was un-
parallellod in the history OF the State.
The Senator said, six years ago. "Giye
me your confidence and so long as my
name is Ferry and my State Michigan.
I will not betray the trust. He has
kept aud will keep the sacred pledge
faithfully. Let the Senate and House
stay up his hands against the Amale-
kites of confusion aud disorder, aud
he will face them till victory is won.
A committee was appointed TO notify
Senator Ferry OF the nomination, and
the caucus adjourned in the best OF
spirits.
The following dispatch was sent to
Gov. Ferry: .ra ...f
To the Hon. T. W. Ferry, Washington
We take pleasure in notifying you that at
the Republican caucus held this evening. nj
| which % Senators and Representatives were
present. you were enominated by acclama-
tion by a rising vote.
Csigned) II. HoYT, Chairman.
JAMES SToSE, Secretary.
Senator Ferry sent the following re-
ply.
SENATOR FERRY's REPLY.
WASHINGTON, January 3, 1871
H. II. Hoyt Chairman, James ii. Stone, Sec
retary. L. z. Ferry, Committee, Lansing,
Michigan;
Convey my grateful acknowledgements 10
the members OF the Republican caucus for
their magnaniInous m indorsement Ia renoini-
nation 10 the United States Senate by aecla-
nation Should this be ratified by the joint
convention IL shall continue To be my aim 10
honor the State. advance the National inter-
eats and TO retain the confidence OF my Eel.
low-cilizens. holding personal aud political
fortune secondary 10 fidelity 10 the National
.afety.
The surrender OF the pleasure of thanking
Athe caucus In pcrson nnds compensation In
the reflection that the members have acted
freely without the possible bias OF my pres
ence As ! recall the contest and misgiyings
uf the first nomination. the unanimity OF this
second gives me undisguiscd satisfaction.
The hope then uttered has, through expert
encc, now ripened Into ASSURANCE that q
second term shall likewise furnish no occas-
lion for regret that the citizens Of Michigan
chose 10 renew the exalted trust they conhd-
I'd TO their obliged public servant
I-I N 7. w. FERRY.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate was called to order at IL
O'Clock and the usual oath Was admin
istered to the Senators-elect by Lieu
tenant Governor Sessions. Every dis
trict was represented except the SEQ
ond. The President made few re-
marks, expressing his determination TO
discharge the difficult duties Of his of
fee faithfully, and asking the indul-
penoe and aid Of the Senators. With
ont any effort or wish on his part, he
had been entrusted with class OF du-
ties With which neither his tastes nor
business had made him familiar. but
he should devote himself to them in
dustriously with reference TO the best
interest of the State. What is needed
is not parliamentary display. bnt COED
legislation.
for officers, the nominees OF the He
publican caucus being elected by par
ty vote OF 23 TO 8. as follews:
Eecreary-James II. Stone
As,istanf Recrstayp--John l. Frisbie-
Ss~yennt-af- -Ar-Ns--Cbarles III. PerkinA
Assista~t-Aoses b Houxhton.
The secretary and the enrolling clerk
were each empowered TO appoint An as
sistapt.
On motion of Senator' Baxter the
rules of the last Senate were adopted
for the guidance OF this Senate until
otherwise ordered.
On motion of Senator Burleigh the
president vas authorized to appoint
i've messenger boys for the Senate, a
fireman, and q messenger boy Tor the
secretary.
On motion OF Senator Tyler the res
ident clergy Of Lansing were invited
to attend and open the session with re-
| ligious services.
THE hour Of opening the daily ses-
sion was fixed at 10 o'clock, aud the
rules OF the last Legislature governing
joiut conventions of the two Houses
were readopted. The Senate then took
a recess till o'clock.
At the hour designated the Senate
reassemb,ed, President Sessions in the
chair. Senator T. II. Hinchman, oi
the Second District, who was absent IN
the morning, appeared at the secreta'
iy's desk and took the oath.
On motion Of Senator Edsell, copy
of the Legislative journal was ordered
mailed to each newspaper office IN the
State, and 500 copies ordered for the
use of the Senate. A resolution was
also adopted directing Allen l.. B 'urt
to prepare for publication the usual
| number Of Legislative Manuals, Mt a
cost not 10 exceed that Of the Manuals
of the last s, ssion.
After some further motions Of nc
public interest the Senate took a recess
FOR on hour to await the organization
Of the House.
On reassembliug the President ap
pointed Senators Baxter and Burleigt
a committee 10 act with similar com
mittee on the part Of the House 10 no
tify the incoming and outgoing Gov
errors that both Houses are now or
ganized ond ready TO receive any com
munications. After q short nbseno'
the committee reported that Gov. Bag
iey's message would be read to tn
!. Legislature in joint convention at 10
80 o'clock Thursday forenoon, ant
Gov. Croswell's at 1890 Friday. Tn
Senate then adjourned for the day.
\. PRocKEpISss OF THE HOUSE.
The House met at IL o'clock. TIL
list OF members was read by the cler
OF the last House, David l.. Crossmar
N. A. Hamilton, Of Berrien. was che
sen temporary Speaker.
Messrs. Van Raalte. OF Ottawa, an
, Hoyt, Of Saginaw. were appointed
committee to wait upon Lieut.. Go'
Sessions and invite him to sdmipiste
the oath Of Office TO the members cleo
A recess was taken until Up. m,
which time the House reassemblet
and on motion Of Mr.. Van Raalte N
rules Of the last House was readopte.
I A vote was then taken for Speake
with the following result: John J
Rich, of Lapeer. II; Edward !. Com
: ", Of wsyne, %; Herbert n. Hoyt,
: Saginaw, l.
A. Mr. Rich was declared Speaker, an
|. was conducted TO the chair by Repr
4 sentstives Little and Hamilton. and z
0 turned thanks for the honor done hi
q 10 brief address.
Daniel l.. Crossman vas chossn clel
!. by the following vote: Daniel l.. Cros
!. man. of Ingham, ~, Isaac q. Words
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