The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-12-13
FORTY EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
Monday, December 3.

SEaArE.-The senate was called to order at
IL m. by President Pro Tenn Edmunds, and
prayer offered. The president laid before the
senate the credentials ofre-election of Beck
to succeed himself, Of Palmer to succeed
Ferry, and Pike to succeed Rollins. The
oath was administered to Beck, Bowen, Oul.
were submitted ut the last session. The
customary resolution notifying the house
and president that the senate was ready fol
business were agreed to and recass
of one hour taken. On reas-
sembling the recess was extended
to 3 p. m. At the senate was again
called to order, but there being 40 pros
poets of the speedy completion ofhouse
Organization, adjourned d. In administering
the oath to senators, tho iron-clad oath was
taken BY Beck, Bowen, GALLON, DolPh,
er, Pike, Plumb, Sabin, Salisbury and
Wilson. The rem ainder took the modified
cath. The new senators are Pike, Kenna,
Gibson. Colquitt, Wilson, Riddleberger,
sabin. Palmer, Oullom, Manderson, Dolph
and Bowen.
T.. HousE.-At IL o'clock Clerk Mcpherson
raped the house to order and proceeded to
call the roll of representatives. The roll
call disclosed 316 members.
Nominations fcr speaker being in order, Nj.
Geddes said; II nominate for speaker Of this
Kentucky. man acknowledged to be pre-eminen:is
qualified for the place..
Mr.. Cameron presented tho name of Keller OF
essp hs q
and Calkius were appointed tellers, and the clerk
proceeded to call the roll
CARLISLE ELECTED SPEAKER
The result was as follows:
Carlisle 49,. .191|J: s: Wise VAL.
RoSinscn Lacey SMchS
The clerk declared Mr.: Carlisle elected, and
to the chair. His entrance into the chamber was
Upon taking the chair Mr.. Carlisle said: Gentle
men Of the House Of Representatives: thank you
sincerely for the honor conferred upon me by the
vote just taken. To be chosen from the membership
Of body like this, to preside over its deliberations
is = distinction upon which any citizen may prop
kindness is fully appreciated. At the same time
realize the fact that the position to which you have
assigned me s one of very great labor and respon-
Hesitation Of your confidence, shall eudeavor ia
discharge its duties with serious distrust Of my
capacity to meet In an acceptable manner the re-
vote to your service all the zeal and ability which
I am possessed of. Gentlemen, the mainten-
ance Of order on the floor is essential, absolutely
essential to the Intelligent and systematic transac-
ton of public business. and earnestly invite your
assistance in enforcing the rules adopted govern
ing our proceedings. The large addition to the
appor'ionment of representatives makes this duty
even more difficult than before, and without your
cordial corporation and support cannot reason
ably nope to discharge the ordinary daily duties of
this Office. That you will cheertuly cooperate
with me in every proper effort to preserve order
and facilitate the business Of legislation have no
more than mere cooperation. Assuring you Of
my earnest desire at all times ia be just and impair
tia; still I cannot expect to avoid mistakes, and
DOUBT rely on the friendly forbearance Of the gem
tlemen of both sides of the house.
am sure. gentlemen, all matters of legislation
such careful consideration as the magnitude and
character Of the interests involved require, aud
your action upon them be wise. patriotic aud con-
servative. Sudden and radical changes of laws
and regulations effecting the commercial and in
dustrial interests Of the people ought never to be
made. unless imperatively demanded by some pub
ing circumstances. such changes would not be IA
vorably received by any considerable number OF
those who have given serious attention to the sub
1ect. lApplause:] Many reforms are undoubtedly
necessary, and it will be your duty, after careful
examination of the whole subjectin all its bearings,
to decide how far they should extend, and when
and in what manner they should be made. Jap
plause.1 If there be any who fear that your action
on this any other subject will actually be injur-
GUS TO any interest, or even afford reasonable cause
for alarm, I am quite sure they will
right to expect Of you is strict economy of admin
tstration in every department Of the government,
just and equal taxation for public purposes, faith
full observance Of the limitations of the cousttu-
ton scrupulous regard for the rights and interests
Of the great body of the people in order that they
be protected. for congress has power to protect
them against encroachments from every direction.
Whatever can be done under the circumstances
surrounding US to meet this expectation ought to
be done in more Judgment. But. gentlemen,
without OBTAINING you further, am ready to take
the oath Of Office prescribed in the constitution and
laws and proceed to complete the organization Of
the house. (Applause)
The ironcad oath was administered by Mr.. Kelly.
the oldest member in continuous service, and
Speaker Carlisle called the house to order.
The roll of states was called and members came
forward and took the oath and the house ad.
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