Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-09

desk Until such ti.e Otherw!Ss ordered by the
eu4-c, Il the same per diem allowed the Minute
clerk.
Mr. WENDELL-I des re TO say that offered The
resolution at the request OF the Secretary OF the
senate. That gentleman states that if the Senate
VIII permit him he viii explain the r asons Tor II.
Mr. JoHNsoN-I move that the resolution go to the
Committee on Contingent Expenses also Let it SO
With the balance of them.
The motion prevailed.
JOINT CONVENTION.
At ten minutes to twelve the Chief Clerk of the
Assembly appeared at the bar OF the Senate and
| announced that the Assembly was really to receive
the Senate In jO mt yentiOn, for the purpose OF
| inauguratiDg the Governor. procession was
formed IN the same order as on yesterday and pro
ceeded TO the Assembly Chamber, where the inaug-
ural ceremonies took place, report of which will
| be found in another column
At 2:30 P. NJ the Senators returned and resumed
their seats.
The roll was called and quorum found present.
INAUGURATION OF LIEUTENAST-GoyERNoR.
Mr. JoHNsoN-I move that a committee of three
be appointed to Induct the Lieutenant Governor
into his seat
There being no objection, Lieutenant Governor
johnson appointed Senators johnson, Enos and
Neumann
Those Senato rs conducted Lieutenant Governor
John Mansfield TO the chair.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JoHNsoN-Senators For
four days have abored ardently to get down and
out and to aid in bringing up and in my worthy
Everything has been done that the law requires to
be done to let out of office and to let Governor
Mansfield into the place. 1t only remains, then,
for me to introduce to you--which do with great
pleasure-your Lieutenant Governor, John Mans
field.
THE PRESIDENTS REMARKS.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MASsFiELD-In assuming
the duties OF the Chair as presiding officer of the
Senate, with my liraitsd experience in parlia-
mentary practice, | beg the indulgence of the
Senators for any erroneous or irregular rulings |
may make assuring the Senate that it is my inten-
ton and purpose all occasions to treat every
Senator with fairness, justice and entire impair
tality. l need not remind the Senate of the i'm
portance of its first session under the Consttu-
tos, nor OF the many questions of magnitude that
vii come before You for consideration and that 1t
is to the Legislature the people are looking for their
prompt and satisfactory solution. All efforts in
this direction will receive my hearty cooperation.
| trust that due diligence will mark your debera-
tions and that by mutual concession and forbear-
ance our relations may be pleasant and harmonious,
and our labOrs result in such wise and iudcious
legislation VIII not only receive Executive sane
ton but the Endorsement OF the people OF the State
| as well. Applause
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JoHNsoN-The last and
only remaining duty have to perform is the deiv-
cry of this emblem of authority (the gaveD your
presiding officer. 1t is not necessary for me to ex-
press the hope for believe that in the discharge of
his dut es this emblem OF authority will always be
| exercised with prudence and wisdom.
THE RETIRING PRESIDENT
Mr. Johnson desire to move, and trust some
gentleman from the opposition will secondhand
have doubt that the motion will receive the sup
port of every Senator presentto return the thanks
ef this Senate to the Hon James A. johnson for
the able, impartial faithful and kindly manner in
which he has presided our deliberations so far
| He needs no euogium at my hands. His conduct
speaks for itself in more eloquent language than
command.
Mr. ENos-I second the motion.
Mr. SATTERwHTTE--I wish to say few words on
that motion. have been member of this body
two sessjDs while Lieutenant Governor johnson
has been presiding officer of the same, and can
safely say that better or more imI artal presiding
officer will never be found in any body.
Mr.. BRowN-As have been a mt mber before |
simply wish to indorse all that Senator Satterwbite
has said.
The motion prevailed unanimously by a rising
vote.
BILL INTRODUCED.
By Mr. JoHSsoN-An Act to regulate marine and
inland insurance companies transactng business in
this State. Provides for thorough reorganiza-
ton for State deposit of 5000 600 limiting divi-
dends to II per cent. per month abolisning arbi-
traton providing for valued policy, and generally
changing the manner of tran acting provides for
an income tax on foreign companies
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Mr.. CHASE move that 2 600 copies of the inau-
gural address be printed for the of the Senate
Mr.. JoHNsTON-I move to amend by making it
5000 copies.
Mr.. CuAsE-I accept the amendment.
The motion prevailed.
Mr. DAvIs-I desire to introduce some bills.
Mr.. Davis sent up several bills
Mr. ENosI would like to inquire if that is all one
bilf
Mr. DAvIs-There are fourteen separate bills
Mr.. ESos-l object.
TEMPORARY OFFICERS
Mr.. WATSON, from the special committee ap-
pointed to ascertain the amount due tempo
rary officers, presented the following report
Mr.. Pres dent: Your committee 20 whom was re.
to the temporary officers for mileage and per diem
for services rendered in the organization of the
present Senate report as follows To Lieutenant
Governor johnson, mileage, Sl4 40 ; per diem, S24-
$50 go. To Newton Benedict, Minute Clerk, mile
age, Sl3 65,; per diem, S32-S45 65. To T. j.
sherwood, Sergeant alarms, mileage 81 so; per
diem, S24-S31 so. To T. A. Talbert, Assistant
Sergeant-at- Arms, per diem, s24 James Saul'-y,
Front Gatekeeper, SIG; Mr.. Newton, North Gate
keeper, $16; Edward Morris, South Gatekeeper
SIG; Edward Col er, Porter, sl6 Mr. Clark Po. ter
SIG; B. w. Cavanaugh, PAGE Sl2 R. S. Levy
Page, Sl2; Henry Dener, Page So; W Crawford
Postmaster, So a. NJ Lawrence Paperfolder. So {;
VIM. Singleton, Gallery Porter, SIG; II. Jones'
Rear Porter, sl6 j. W. Johnston, Mail Carrier s12
i. j. WATSON,
DR. PARDEE,
JOHN P. WEST
Mr.. ENOs-I move the adoption of the report.
The motion prevailed.
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
Mr.. ENos introduced the following resolution.
which was adopted
Resolved, That when the Senate adiourns it ad-
journ in honor of the commemoration of the vic
tory gained by the immortal Andrew jackson and
the American troops at the battle of ew Orleals
On motion of Mr. ENos, at P. M. the Senate ad-
journed.