The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-07
Council Proceedings.


to report.
At the expiration of recess the chair
called the Council to order.
The committee on credentials report
ed the credentials of the gentlemen
regular, with the exception of Law
renee Hayes, of Sweetwater and Carbon
counties.
On motion, the name of Mr.. Hayes
was added to the list reported on IA
yorably by the committee.
Mr.. Downey then offered the follow
ing: That report of committee be re-
ceived, adopted and the committee dis
charged, and that the members report
ed on favorably, including J.. Hayes.
be sworn in.
Z. L.. Pease moved to amend by
striking out all of resolution after the
word discharged.
Mr.. Haas raised the point of order
that question and amendment were out
of order until permanent organization
was effected.
The chair ruled point not well taken.
The amendment was lost.
The question being ON original resolu-
ton, the ayes and nays were called for
and resulted:
Ayes-Haas, Keller, Dyer, Draper,
Pease Of Albany, Pease of Uinta, IIol-
liday and Hayes.
Nays-Downey, Cheney, Swan and
Mertzheimer-4.
Excused from voting-Homer Mer-
rill.
E. l.. Pease moved that q committee
be appointed to invite Judge Fisher to
administer the oath to the members
elect.
Messrs. Downey of Albany and Dy-
er of Laramie were appointed such
committee.
On motion of Mr.. Haas, the members
then proceeded to permanently organize.
Mr.. Haas placed the name of E. L.
Pease in nomination for president of
the Council, and he was unanimously
chosen, on motion Of Mr.. Downey.
Messrs. Keller and Cheney were ap-
pointed a committee to escort Mr..
Pease to the chair.
The usual oath Of office was then adj
ministered by Chief Justice Fisher.
Mr.. Pease then addressed the council
rs follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoUNCIL:-For
the act of your generosity which again
elevates me to the dignity Of presiding
officer of the Legislative Council of
Wyoming, l am certainly grateful, and
thank you sincerely, and the best as
surance 1 can give you that l esteem
and appreciate your kindness will be
my constant endeavor to perform my
duties faithfully and impartially.
Judging from the past, partisan
measures will not enter into your de-
alterations. Yet, as the present AS
sembly is largely Democratic, the
Democratic party of the Territory will
to a great extent be held responsible
for your enactments. However, from
my personal knowledge of the wish Of
the members of the present assembly,
including both parties, 1 am satisfied
your enactments will be characterized
with but one motive, and that will be
what the citizens of Wyoming demand
-retrenchment and reform. Let us
hope that all other considerations will
be subordinate.
The time is not far distant when our
young Territory, with her enterprising
citizens, who are constantly developing
her wonderful resources, will become
one of the great states Of the Union,
and her Lawmakers, by wise and judi
cious legislation, will not only speed
the time, but greatly aid in the future
development and prosperity.
Gentlemen, l again thank you, and
with your advice and assistance, winch
1 earnestly solicit, 1 hope to command
your confidence and respect.
The remarks Of Mr.. Pease were re-
ceived with applause.
On motion of MI. Downey, the Coun-
Gil then proceeded to the election of
officers.
Stephen W. Downey and Lawrence
Hayes were appointed tellers.
A. Goebel and w. E. provinces were
placed in nomination as candidates for
secretary of the council, and the NOM
nations were closed. J. n. Keller pre-
sented a letter to the chair from A.
Goebel declining the honor on account
Of pressure Of business.
Mr.. Haas then placed the name of
c. w. Bramel in nomination, no OBJ
lection being offered.
On motion, the nominations were