Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-08
ROasti1ae Report.

line House was called to order at II o'clock
by Secretary of State Irgens, who called upon
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 TEN.
The roll was cal led. 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 or a
statement from the chairman that they were
legally elected.
On motion of Mr.. ]. 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.
Mark D. Flower was elected chief clerk bv
acclamat1on, and sworn in.
Robert Deakin was elected first assistant clerk
by acclamation.
M. J. Wiltsie was chosen second assistant
clerk without opposition
George E. McKibben elected enrolling
clerk by acclamation.
Eugene A. Smith was elected as engrossine
clerk.
Lyman D. Baird was chosen assistant en-
crossing clerk and postmaster.
Frank H. Dayton chosen sergeant-at-
| arms.
| For assistant sergeant-atarms. Mr.. Churchill
| of st. Paul, and Christian johnson were nom
| mated. MIR. 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-
ton for the reasons (l) That it was unconstitu-
| tional, as any one could learn by reading the
constitution; (2) 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; 90 be-
cause the Hobbies We're 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 Sth of March next
| The amendment was lost.
| The motion recurring 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.
DIR. Wechsler were nominated for the Office and
a viva voce vote was taken, resulting in Mr.
| Brooks receiving Sc, 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 MIR. 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.. Brink ] be-
ing the first name drawn and Mr.. Lambert's
the last. The committee then arose aud re-
ported that its 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.