Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-10
The ballot for speaker of the House re. anlkad aa fnlInuza.


 Whole number of votes. 200 NsofIenry aenE 1er aaerscn of New
 Clinton B. Davis of Haddam.. 5s
 MT. Harrison was declared elected. Messrs. Case of Granby and Davis of Haddam were appointed committee to wait on Speaker Harrison and escort him to the chair.
 SPEAKER HARRIsoN's ADDRESS.
 On assuming the duties of the speakership Mir. Harrison addressed the House substan- tially as follows:
 Gentlemen of the House-I thank you most sincerely for the honor you have con- ferred upon me. It is certainly great honor to be called on to preside over the represen- tation of the commonwealth of Connecticut. The discharge of the duties of the speaker ship can only be acquired by practice. shall often call on gentlemen familiar with the useges and rules of the House for their council and advice. From long absence from political associations am not familiar with many who are here. But assume the duties of the chair without fear, knowing the tenn per and generosity which have always chsrac- terized the House. I shall be courteous, cor dial and impartial, performing my duties to the best of my ability. If you see me make mistakes you will with kindness and generos- ity overlook them. Stability in the law is an element of great value. Instability in the law is an element of great evil. As to the great body of our law it is the result of 250 years of legislation and experience. This body of law cannot need much annual re- vision and change.
 If in dealirg with proposed new laws the committees shall not only be convinced that the change is not only theoretically better but will prove in practice better, and if the House will sustain the m in their method, the session may be very much abbreviated.
 The oath of office was administered to the speaker by Mir. Pine, after which prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. pr. George M. Stone.
 The oath of office was administered to | members who had been absent at the roll call.
 The ballot for clerk of the House resulted as follows
 Whole number of votes .234 Necessary for choice. LOS Allen ". Paige of Danbury. ...............14 Fred. G. Eberle of Hartford. .......... 61 ] MT. Paige was declared elected, and the | oath of office was administered by Speaker | Harrison.
 Resolution was passed appointing William S. Downs of Derby assistant clerk, and the oath was administered by Clerk Paige.
 Rev. Dr. George M. Stone was appointed chaplain.
 Charles W. Pickett of Washington, Henry M. Chittenden of Danbury, William H. 1ay. Tor of Putnam and Henry J. Fenton of Windsor were appointed messengers.
 James E. Smith of North Haven, James E. Sill of Wilmington, Talcott F. Strong oi Durham, William E. Whaley of Norwich and John E. Case of Bloomfield were appointed doorkeepers.
 When the House came together at ] 1 o'clock but little business was transacted ex. espt to appoint committee to notify the Sen ate that the House was ready to meet them in joint convention.
 The House voted to adjourn to Tuesday next at 12. m.
 THE JOINT CONVENTION.
 In the joint convention the Lieutenant Governor presided according to costom aud l the Governor delivered his annual message which may be found in other columns.
 The convention was then dissolved and the Senators returned to their chambers and shortly after adjourned until Wednesday al 12:30 pm.