Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-07

The Assembly met pursuant to adjournment
at 10 A. NJ, Speaker Cowdery in the chair. Roll
called and quorum present. The Journal of yester-
day was read and approved.
Mr.. HARDY-Mr. Speaker, l move that the As
semby now proceed to the further election of Of
icers. Adopted.
sFEAKER PRO TEN.
Mr. Fox-AIr. Speaker / desire that at some time
and occasionally through the session of this Legis-
lature, the mountains shall shake hands with the
sea at the Speakers chair and to that end it affords
me great pleasure place in nomination for Speaker
pro t. M the Hon. Thomas Fraser, of Ell Dorado, a
gentleman whose exp, ,rience eminently qualities
him for the position.
Mr.. CoRcoRAN-Mr. Speaker, this position is
very responsible one, requiring man Of experience
and learning, and take great pleasure in naming j.
j. McCarty, of San Francisco.
Mr.. SPEScER-Mr. Speaker, ] take pleasure in
nominating for this position the Hon. A P. Nc
Carly, of Lake. He is a gentleman well qualified
for the position.
votes, A. P. McCarty IA, T. Fraser 40. Mr. Fraser
was declared elected and duly sworn in.
CHIEF CLERK.
Mr. YORK-Mr. Speaker, am glad and happy TO
place in nomination F. C. Gum, of Santa Clara |
have known him for some time, and have cam
paigned with him. and know him to be all that can
be desired by this Assembly.
Mr. SwEETLAND-AIr Speaker, | rise to place in
nomination gentleman well known OF whose quail.
ications there can be no doubt. He acted Secre-
I
Mr.. MocARrr, of Lale-Mr Speak r. it affords me
great pleasure to second the nomination Of Nr.
Smith He is gentleman whom have known in
timately for some time. He is well qualified in
every respect, having been tested at the desk He
will be able by his ability to facilitate legislation.
The roll being called, Mr.. Gum received Il votes
and Mr.. Smith 36, and the former declared to
be elected Chief Clerk, and was then sworn in.
ASSISTANT CLERKS.
H. Mpppv Nv SpaaEar I bava ba bopor ~
placing in nomination gentleman well known to
most of you gentleman representing the interior
iess of the State, who vouch, is fully COM
petent to discharge the responsible duties of this
position, and who will do credit to himself and to
this Assembly. | name John G. Howell, of the
Eu sian River Flag.
Mr.. CoRcoRAS-Mr. Speaker, nominate Mr.
Marcy Ord for this position.
The roll being called, Mr.. Ord received 81 votes
and Mr.. Howell Il, and the latter was declared
elected and was duly sworn in.
Mr.. BRuSER--Mi. Speaker, have the pleasure of
placing in nomination for one of the Assistant
Clel ks Mr.. j. NJ. Wright, OF Sacramento. He
served at the desk as Assistant Clerk during the
sessions of the Constitutional Convention. He is
fine reader, and If elected to this position he will
be able to give the Chief Clerk once in
while.
MIR. MCCARTHY of San Franeisco-Mr. Speaker,
place in nomination for Assistant Clerk gentleman
from San Francisco, who is competent in every
to fill the position. He is an able young man
and worthy of your support. / name j. j. Calvin
Mr. McCARrY of Lake-Mr. Speaker, rise to
place in nomination gentleman who is in every re-
spect qualified for the position He is fine reader
having served at the desk as Reading Clerk
The roll having been called, Wright received a.
Calvin q, Carpenter Is. Mr. Wright was declared
elected, and was then sworn in.
sRReRASr-AT-ARMs.
Mr.. YouSG-Mr. Speaker, 1 desire to place in
nomination for this position gentleman who is
honest and capable, and who possesses all the quail
fiCatIOuS necessary entire satisfaction I
r. W. Parker.
Mr.. SPESeER-Mr. Speaker, place in nomination
James Farrelly, the present incumbent He has
been tried and has not been found wanting. II we
wish faithful officer now is the time TO get one
The roll having been called Mr.. Farreliy received
35 votes and Mr.. Parker 49, and the latter was de-
clared elected, and was sworn in.
OTHER OFFICERS.
Mr.. CHAMBERLArs-Mr. Speaker, / rise for the
purpose Of placing in nomination for Assistant Ser
geant-at-Arm5 a gentleman in every way qualified
for the position-A. NJ Jewett, Of Placer He
comes well recommended, and indorse hin. most
heartily as being worthy in every respect.
Mr.. GAFFEy-Mr. Speaker, l nominate E. II.
qualified for the position.
The roll was called and Mr. Jewell received 81
votes and Mr. Jewett 4o and the latter was declared
elected and sworn in.
Mr.. WARsoN-Mr. Speaker, l nominate for the no
sit OF Minute Clerk, +. n. Pauly, of San Diego.
Mr.. STopDARr-Mr. Speaker, | rise to place in
nomination Mr. X f. Carr, Of Humboldt
The roll being called Mr. Carr received 80 votes
and Mr. Pauly IL, and the atterwas declared elected
ana sworn in.
Mr.. LEAcH-Mr. Speaker, I desire to place in
nomination for the position of Journal Clerk Theo
dore Gray, OF Solano county. will not occupy the
Time oil the House IN passing any eulogy upon him.
SIMPLY saying that he is in every way qualified for
the position.
Mr.. DKL vALIs-Mr Speaker, rplace I'm ponna-
si0n ior shs position John p Pool late Secretary Of