Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-08
Routine Report.

The House was called to order at ~ o'clock
the Rev. Mr.. Wechsler, of St. Paul, to open the
session with prayer.
The chairman appointed the Hon. S. G.. Com
stock, of Wabashaw, to act as clerk pro tenn.
The roll was called. and the members stepped
forward and subscribed to the oath of office as
required by law, the oath being administered
by Chief Justice Gilfllan to each delegation
separately. This process consumed nearly an
hour.
Five members, including the prospective
speaker of the House, had neglected to bring
their credentials, and were therefore permitted
to sign the oath of office and be sworn on a
statement from the chairman that they were
legally elected.
On motion of Mr. J. P. West, the House pro-
ceeded to the election of speaker. He NOM
mated Hon. Chas. a. Gilman for the office.
Mr.. James Smith, Jr,, seconded the nomin-
alton.
Mr. Campbell moved to elect Mr.. Gilman by
reclamation, but withdrew it by request, when
the roll was called and MIR. Gilman was unani-
mous.y elected.
Mr.. Gilman, on taking the chair, thanked the
members for the honor conferred upon him,
and said his best efforts would be devoted to
the duties of the Office. He then called for the
regular order, the election of additional of
fcers.
reclamation, and sworn in.
Robert Deakin was elected first assistant clerk
by reclamation.
M. J. Wiltsie was chosen second assistant
clerk without opposition.
George e. McKibben was elected enrolling
clerk by reclamation.
Eugene A. Smith was elected as engrossing
clerk.
Lyman D. Baird was chosen assistant en-
crossing clerk and postmaster.
Frank Ell. Dayton was chosen sergeant-at-
| arms.
of st. Paul, and Christian johnson were nom
mated. Mr.. johnson, receiving 81 votes to 10
for Mr. Churchill and 2 blank was declared
duly elected.
ELEcrING A CHAPLAIN.
Mr.. j. N. Stacy, of Wright, moved that the
house proceed to the election Of chaplain.
Mr.. Bertrandt, Of Brown, opposed the mo-
tion for the reasons (1) That it was unconstitu-
| tional, any one could learn by reading the
constitution; ~ because this was the capitol
| OF the State of Minnesota and should not be
used for any purpose except for the
transaction of public business; (3) be-
cause the lobbies were daily filled with
young fellows who came to hear the preacher
pray at the members; and (4) that the great
increase of crime showed that the place for the
ministers of the gospel was out in the world
not among the members of the legislature. He
proposed substitute that the election OF a
chaplain be deferred to the 9Th of March next.
The amendment was lost.
The motion recurring on the original motion
the speaker unable to decide, and division
was called for, which resulted in the adoption
of the motion.
Rev. David Brooks, Rev. Mr.. Purdy and Rev
| Dr. Wechsler were nominated for the office and
a viva voce vote was taken, resulting in Mr..
Brooks receiving 56, Mr.. Purdy "a, and DR..
Wechsler IL.
SELECTING SEATS.
Mr.. Mead, OF Ramsey moved that the House
go into committee of the whole for the purpose
of choosing seats. Carried, and Mr.. Mead was
called to the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Hicks of Hennepin,
Messrs. Fridley, Benson, Dennison, James
Smith, Jr., Cooper and L. L. Baxter were al
lowed first choice of seats.
The drawing then proceeded, Mr.. Drinks be-
ing the first name drawn and Mr.. Lambert's
the last. The committee then arose aud re-
ported that it's work was accomplished.
| On molten of James Smith, Jr., the rules Of
the last House were adopted to govern the pres
ent body until otherwise ordered.
| AdiOur, ed