Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-03
In Convention of Representatives Elect.

AUGUSTA, January 2, 1873.
In accordance with the requirements of the Con-
stitutlon of the State of Maine the members elect
of the Legislature convened in Representatives
Hall to-day and at twelve minutes past ten were
called to order by Oramandal Smith, Esq, Clerk
of the last House.
Prayer by Rev Mr. PENNEY, of Augusta.
communication received from the Secre-
taiy of State transmitting a certified roll of Rep
resentatives elect to the Ffty-seventh Leg sature
as appears by the report of the Governor and
Council. The roll was called by the Clerk and a
quorum found to be present, li5 members elect
answering to their names.
On motion of Mr.. STRICKLAND of Bangor, that
gentleman with Messrs. Jones of lewiston Muir
ray of Pembroke Bliss of Washington, McLaugh-
lin of Portland, Dickey of Fort Kent and Hill of
Bucksport were appointed a committee to wait
the Governor and inform him of the presence of
quorum OF the members elect of the Fifty-sev-
enth Legislature in Representatives Hail. and of
their readiness to take the Oaths necessary to
qualify them to enter upon the discharge of their
official duties.
Subsequently the committee through it's chair
man, Mr.. Strickland reported that it had discharged
the duty assigned it and that the Governor was
pleased to say that he would forthwith attend for
the purpose indicated in the message.
Thereupon the Governor and Council came in
and administered to the Representatives elect and
they subscribed the oaths required by the Consti-
tuition to qualify them to enter upon the discharge
of their official duties.
The Governor and Council then retired.
In HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. BOWERS, of Saco,
Messrs. Bowers of Saco, Woodbury. of lIoulton
Weeks Of Augusta, Bodwell of Haowell, Fey
Ter of WaldOboro, Phinney of Jay and Talbot of
East Machsis were appointed a committee to re-
ceive, sort and count votes for Speaker of the
House.
Having attended to the duty assigned it, Mr..
Bowers from the committee reported rs follows
Whole number of votes, Ill
Necessary for a choice, -
Henry Lord had 81
John NJ Adams 80
The report was accepted and Henry Lord was
declared duly elected Speaker for the current po-
ltical year.
Mr.. Lord was conducted to the Chair by Mr..
Adams, and addressed the House as follows
Gentlemen ofHs House of Representation
Grateful for the honor you have conferred upon
me in eecting me your presiding officer, and
sincerely thanking YOU for the same, assume the
duties of the position, realizing that with the re-
spoons ties attending 1t, my success will depend
largely upon your sympathy, forbearance and CO.
operation, all ofawhch | trust shall receive. l
shall endeavor to perform the duties impartislly,
faithfully and in a manner that shall be satisfac-
tory to yon. And, gentlemen, giving expression
to the wish that the session now before us may be
pleasant one for all, and that our labors here
may be productive of such legislation only as
shall be for the best interests of the respective
sections and the State at large; am ready to
proceed with the business OF the House.
On motion of Mr.. BUCK of Orland, Messrs.
Buck of Orland, Cutler of Bangor, Wadsworth of
Gardiner, York of Nobleboro', Talbot of East
Machias, Taylor of Bridgton and Weed of Veaze
were appointed a committee to receive, sort and
count votes for Clerk of the House.
Having attended to the duty asst gned it, Mr.
Buck from the committee reported
Whole number of votes 1856
Necessary for a choice 90
Oramandal Smith had %
Charles b. Morton 43
Scattering,