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


SENATE.
SACRAMENTO, January Q, $780,
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at II
NJ, Lieutenant Governor johnson in the chair.
Roll called, and all the members present except
Mr.. Desty.
Minutes of yesterday read and approved.
Mr.. JoHSsoN-I move that the Senate do now
proceed the election Of its officers in the order
laid down in the Political Code.
Mr.. DIcKINsoN-I second the motion.
The motion prevailed.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR first business in
order under this rule will be the election of a
PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Mr. SEARs-Mr. President, rise for the purpose
of placing in nomination Senator George F. Baker,
OF Santa Clara, for that office. Our time is too
precious to make any extended remarks, and will
simply say that We will wait and take his acts
rather than the promises of bis friends. He is a
young lawyer OF fine attainmentS and good execu-
tive ability and ii elected President pro tenn of
this Senate satisfied that he will, in presiding
the Senate deal in,partialy with all Senators
rather than be governed by partisan motives.
Mr.. SArTERwHITE-Mr. President, place in nom
ination for the position Of President pro tenn Of this
body the Hon. Warren Chase, Of the Third District
In point of expe fence and public service that Sen
ator has the advantage OF any Senator upon this
floor. He, sir, was 81 years Of age upon the day
when this Legislature convened. Nor is it the first
time that he has appeared in body like this. In
1850 and 1851 he in the Senate OF the State Of
Wisconsin. After that he was a member of two
Constitutional Conventions OF the same State, and
If elected TO scharge the duties Of President pro
tenn. of this body am satisfied, sir, he will do SO to
the satisfaction of all.
There being no other nominations the roll was
called, with the following result:
For George +. Baker Senators Burt, Brown Car
lock- Cheney Davis, Dickinson, George, HILL Hit
tell, Hudson, johnson, Johnston, Lampson, Neu.
mann, Nye. Pardee, Rowell, Sears, Traylor Watson,
Wendell and Zuck-22.
For Warren Chase--Senators Andersen, Conger,
Enos, Glascock, German, Harlan, Kane, Kelly,
Langford, Morelsnd, Nelson, Pool, Ryan, Satter-
white and West-l5.
Senator Baker voted for Senator Sears, and SEN
ator Chase for Senator Satterwhite.
George F. Baker was declared duly elected Presi-
dent pro tenn.
The LIEUTENANT GovERNoR-Th next business in
order will be the election of
SECRETARY.
Mr. DAv1s-I believe it is conceded that the duties
of the Secretary Of this Senate are most exacting
and arduous. At this present session of the Senate
all will concede that they will be more than ever.
The dominant party of this body in making selec-
ton for that office have had these considerations in
view and have been animated by the purpose of
placing in nomination only person who is emi-
nently qualified for that position take pleasure
in nominating Marcus D. Boruck, of San Francisco,
for Secretary of the Senate
Mr.. ENos-I rise to place in nomination for Secre-
tary of the Senate Samuel Carusi, of San Francisco
who is every way competent to perform the arduous
duties OF Secretary of the Senate. He has had ex-
perience and is qualified, and such l commend
him suitable person for Secretary Of the Senate
The roll was called and NJ. D. Boruck received %
votes and Samuel Carus 16 votes. MIR. Boruck was
declared duly elected.
THE OTHER OFFICERS
Mr.. BAKER-I place in nomination for First As.
sistant Secretary J. r. Briefly, of Los Angeles.
Mr. CHENEY desire to place in nomination Jas
A. Orr.
Mr.. ENos-I move that we vote for both at once
The LIEUTENANT -G0ySRNoR-f there be no objec-
ton that will be taken as the sense Of the Senate
and we will vote that way. / hear no objection.
Mr. MoRELAND-I place in nomination for Assist
ant Secretary Joseph HOtchkiss, Of Sonoma county
He is, young man thoroughly qualified for the po-
sition.
Mr. CuAsE-I place in nomination the name of
Henry Carnes, Of Santa Barbara. Mr.. Carnes is a
man of experience and ability and a man deserving,
if any man is deserving of something, at least from
the Republican party. Mr. Carnes is faithful and
efficient man in every place. He is deserving and
needy and trust that some consideration will be
given to section of the State and district
Mr.. DAyIs-0ne of the Senators in making his
nomination designated his candidate First Assist
ant Secretary. We liable to fan into some con.
fusion.
The LIEUTENANT T-GovERSoR-T They are both equal
When the Secretary cabs the roll the Senators will
announce the two parties for whom they vote for
Assistant Secretaries of the Senate.
The roll called, with the following result
Briefly, % Orr 20 'Hotchkiss Is Carnes, Is
Messrs. Briefly and Orr were declared duly
elected
The LIEUTENANT -GovERNoR--Nit the consent of
the Senate, at the request of the Secretary will
swear in Mr.. Boruck, whom you have elected, and
let him assume the duties of his office at once 1t
will relieve Secretary Shoemaker, who is not able
to read this morning. If there be no objection |
will administer the oath to Dir. Boruck.
Mr.. Boruck came forward, sworn in, and at
once assumed the duties of his office.
SENATOR pEsTY.
Mr.. ENos-If there be objection have a COM
municatiOn that desire to have read. 1t is of i'm
portance to the Senate and desire to have it read
The secretary read the following dispatch:
NEW YORK, January 5, 1880
To the President OF the Senate: Unavoidably de-
tanned. VIII appear and present credentials soon
possible. ROBT. DESTY, Joint Senator
Secretary Boruck stated that there was also on his
desk communication from Mr. Desty, directed to
the Secretary of the Senate to the same effect
Mr.. ESos-I move that it be referred to the Com
mittee on Elections when appointed.
The LIEUTENANT G ovERN oR-If there be no objec-
ton the papers will take that course The next
bu iness in order is the election OF Sergeant-at-
Arms.
Mr.. HILL rise to place in nomination Andrew
Wasson, of Monterey county, for the position OF
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. Without taking
up the time of the Senate with any euloestic re-
marks with regard to this gentleman, will say that
he is in every respect qualified for the position of
Sergeant t-atArms OF the Senate
MIR. CoNGER-I pl4ce in nomination Philip Open
heimer, young man raised in Sacramento and no "
residing in san Francisco. He is in every way
qualified to fill the position. At this time will not
make any speech upon the subject, but leave it to
the Senate.
On a call of the roll Mr. wasson received % votes
and Mr.. Openheimer 10 votes and the former was
declared elected.
The LIEUTENANT G GoyBRNoR-The next order of
business is the election of Assistant Sergeant
alarms.
Mr. PARDgE L rise, sir to place in nomination
the name of gentleman from Sierra county, Griffith
Meredith. He has been long identified with posi-
ton similar to the one he now aspires to- and if
elected satisfied that he will give satisfaction
to every member OF this Senate
Mr. GoRMAN-l will place in nomination Thomas
Terry, for the position of Assistant Sergeant-at-
Arms.
On call of the roll Mr. Meredith received % votes
and Mr.. Terry 16 votes. The former was declared
elected.
ASSEMBLY MESSAGE.
A message was received from the Assembly in
forming the Senate thar the Assembly had completed
its organization by the election of all its officers,
list of which given, and that it awaited the
pleasure of the Senate for legislative business.
Mr. WENDELL-l rise for the purpose of placing in
nomination for the position OF Minute Clerk Walter
R. Lambert, OF Solano County.
The roll was called and MIR. Lambert received 27
votes, two being cast for Mr.. McStay. The former
was declared elected
Journal Clerk the name of Charles IL. Graham, of
Placer County.
Mr. CoNeER-I nominate A. NJ Stone, of San
Francisco
Mr. Graham received "a votes and Mr. Stone Is,
the former being declared elected.
Mr.. WATsoN-I desire to place in nomination for
the office OF Enrolling Clerk E. A. Roberts, of Ne
vada.
Mr. Roberts received IS and all the votes cast, and
was declared elected.
The Assistant Secretaries, Messrs Briefly and
Orr, were then called to the desk and sworn in by
the Lieutenant Governor.
Mr.. JoBNsToS-l rise to place in nomination for
the position of Engrossing Clerk E. E. Ames, of
Sacramento, an old and respected citizen OF Sacra-
mento who will perform the duties of the position
correctly.
NEW DEPARTURE.
Mr. Esos-I have the pleasure and the honor to
rise to present the name of Mrs. E. I. Ives as En-
crossing Clerk of this Senate. She has all the quail
ifcations necessary to perform the duties Of that
position. She has been Engrossing Clerk for two
years in the state OF Iowa, and she comes
recommended as competent to discharge the duties
which this position demands. / hold in my hand
testimonials in behalf Of Mrs. Ives, and will read
one two brief extracts tax from the report of
the committee at the close of the session in the
years lSI4-5: Mrs. L. F. Ives waited patiently
through the long reign OF the two fifties for the
position which sne, as Engrossing Clerk of the Iowa
House OF Representatives, obtained as soon as the
House was organized. She is native of New York.
and was early lett TO her own guidance and support
Teaching was her resort till her marriage and settle
ment in Iowa, where, in connection with farming
she has kept up literary pursuits correspondent
and editor, and particularly during the occuraIlcy
OF the Office of County Superintendent of Schools
was active IN the educational field She has been
one Of the Directors OF the State horticultural So
ciety two years. and has Just beepre elected She has
taught, In ALL thirty three terms of school," hold