The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-01-18

Dawson county,. r. Mallory.
Deer Lodge county,. q. Robinson, Z. b.
Waterbury and Joaquin Abascal.
Gallatin county-S w. Langhorne, r. P.
Vivion, G. o. Eaton, f. d. Pease and e. r.
Ferris.
Jefferson county--E. Mcsorley and N. Mer-
Ram.
Lewis and Clarke county-Matt. Carroll, j.
K Toole, G. Hedges and George STEEL.
Madison county-H. s. Howell and j. +.
Galloway.
Missoula county-W. J. Mccormick, w. j..
Stevens, j. B. Catliu and r. A. Eddy.
Meagher county,. f. McClintock, James
Fergus and w. +. Haas.
Silver Bow county-Thomas L. Napton, w.
Y. Pemberton, W. A. Clark, Marcus DAILY,
j. G. G. Thornton and Francis Medhurst.
Yellowstone county,. NJ. Proctor and f.
NJ. Greene.
First judicial District-Walter Cooper and
A. +. Burleigh.
Second Judicial District-w.w. Dixon and
James 81. Mills.
Third Judicial District-w. B. Hundley
and T. C. Power.
The report was adopted.
Hedges, Hundley and Burleigh were ap-
pointed a committee to request the attend
ance of Chief Justice Wade to administer
the oath to members.
After the members were sworn IN the roll
was called by counties, and the members sub
scribed to the oath.
Pending the adjustment of a dispute as to
whether the permanent officers should be
selected in whole or in part by committee,
or by the Convention as q whole, the Con-
vention adjourned until D. m.
EVENING SESSION.
Called to order at 7:l5.
The Chairman announced that the first
thing In order would be the election of .
permanent Chairman. w. A. Clark and
James Fl. Mills were nominated, and Mr..
Clark was elected by % to 4, quite number
refusing to vote.
Upon taking his seat as President of the
Constitutional Convention, Mr.. Clark spoke
as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention For this evil
dence of your confidence and esteem in
selecting me to preside over your delibsra-
tons, I am truly grateful, and you have my
most profound thanks. In the matter Of the
selection of your President, would have
cheerfully yielded to one Of more extended
experience, but with your indulgence and
cooperation, upon which confidently rely,
will discharge the duties Of the Off faith
fully and impartially. I recognize in this
action that there are involved lsss Of per-
sonal considerations than generous ipclina-
ton on the part Of the people who dwell on
the east side of the Rocky Mountains, to ten
der high compliment to those whose lot il
cast upon the western slope. l can assure
you that your magnanimity will be duly ap-
preciated. Their interests are inseparably
connected with yours in all that pertains 70
the advancement and development Of Mon
tana, and the building up Of . great COM
monwealth astride yonder mountain chain.
l see before me as members Of this Conven-
ton number Of gentlemen who with me
have watched the development Of the Terri
tory for more than ascore of years. We have
seen order grow out Of chaos, savagery yield
to civilization, the bull team give way to the
freight train, and the stage coach to the pal
ace car. Amongst those informed - to the
extent of the resources and capabilities Of
this Territory, would not excite suspicion
of unfairness or undue Partially In declaring
that her boundaries include greater extent
Of fertile valley and prolific mountain than
any of the Territorial sisterhood; and II must
be source of intense pride and qualification
to each member Of this Convention to know
that he has been called upon to assist in the
formation Of . consti tuition for her govern
ment when she shall assume the robes Of sis
terhood but In the exercise Of this privilege
We must not be unmindful that we have
solemn duty to perform, that should chal-
lenge our best energies to create an instru-
ment acceptable to the people. Such con-
stitution As will guarantee equal rights and
privileges to all classes and conditions of
men; such constitution as will foster and
protect alike all industries and occupations;
such constitution rs will encourage capital
and labor to 20 hand in hand like foster sis
ters, for the promotion of the general welfare
Of all constitution that will be untainted
with the least vsstige Of partissnship, sscta-
rianism, or ssctionalism. Then let US enter
upon our duties with answering fidelity to
the noble trust imposed upon us. ard wifha .
unity Of purpose to lAy broad and deep the
foundations Of 6fate so, when our labors
shall have ended, and Montana, bright star,
shall have taken her place in the galaxy Of
States, we may point with pride to the struc-
ture, and secure the lasting commentator
and gratitude Of our posterity. Applause
p. L Van Cleve was the only nominee for
Secretary, and was elected by acclamation.
A xkau nAa
for the following additional oficen: One
Assistant Secretary, one Engrossing Clerk,
one Sergeant ut Arms, one Fireman, two
Stenographers and two Pages also that each
standing committee be empowered 10 em-
ploy Clerk. This resolution was adopted
and referred to q committee Of Ave, with In
structi ons to examine as 10 the proper
amount of pay, and report.
After some discussion ii was decided to re-
fer the resolution offered by Mr.. Burleigh,
relative to titles OF standing committees, 70
committee Of thirteen, consisting Of one
member from each county.
On motion Of Mr.. Burleigh committee Of
ave was appointed on rules. The Chair ap-
pointed the following: Burleigh, McCor-
mick, Mills, Langhorne and Toole.
Adjourned until II .. m Tuesday.
SECOND pAx.
Called TO order at II q. m. The vote ON
Rurleigh's resolution In relation to standing
committee, referring IL 10 . committee Of
thirteen, was reconsidered, ~ the committee
on rules have the right to fern committees,
aud the matter Of standing committses wss
referred 70 the COMMITTEES an rules. to which
Proctor and HUNT we're added.
Mallory, DAILY ana Catnn were appointed
committee on mileage.
Dixon, from the COMMITTEES appointed for
that purpose, reported in favor OF oficon Of
the Convention lin addition 70 President and |
sscrstary) - follows. Recommending that