The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-01
ARKANSAS ELOOUENCE.
Election of Two Lsdies a. Clerks of tn
State House.

IicttfoH Oh Two LfeOtcs Nterhs Of the
State House.
Legislative Report in the Little Rock Gazette
Mr.. Roberts, of Phillips, moved the House
proceed 10 elect enrolling clerk. Mr.. Walker
moved to amend by substituting engrossing
clerk for enrolling clerk. Carried. Yeas,
%. The motion 10 elect enGrossing clerk
prevailed.
Mr.. Harrod nominated Miss Annie Petit.
grew, of Fayetteville Mr.. Burch seconded
the nomiT alton.
Mr.. Barry, of Hot Springs, nominated Miss
Matte Powell, of Ashley County, declaring
She was well qualified. and also one of the
nands0mest young ladies' in the State. He
advised the young manageable members to
vote for her, as well as the married members
with sickly wives; the members with strong,
healthy wives too, for, as be said. s.who
knows what moment can bring fprth?" In
fact, all members could not do better than
to vote for her. Cheers.7
MIR. LaDgford seconded the nomination of
Miss Powell. Mr.. Jones, Of Jackson, Sec
onded the nomination of Miss Powell. Mr.
Baker seconded the nomination of Miss
Powell, declaring that so far as good looks
went, she bad as much beauty as anyone,
and If he ever had TO choose another wife,
ould as soon have her as the best one in
4 9 State. Cheers
Mr. Green seconded the nomination of
MISS Peiigrew.
Mr.. Bingham, OF Saline County, OBJ; ected
70 The election Of the ladies, on the ground
that they were Dot electors, holding the Con-
stltution eolared tt at no officer could be
elected unless duly qualified eIector.
Mr.. boy KIM desire TO say this is the first
time ever heard a constitutional question
raised 10 mans supporting woman,
Cheers and laughter
Mr.. Halliburton held Mr.. Bingham's posi-
ton not we'll taken.
Mr. Roberts. OF Phillips-The section of
the Constitution the gentleman from Saline
refers to has reference 10 offices created by
the Constitution, and l must say that after
what have heard of these ladies L should
vote for one or other Of them even in the
face OF the section Cheers
The roll was called and Miss Pettigrew, of
Fay ettetvilIe, was elected, receiving sixty
seven votes, and Miss Powell twenty.seven.
Mr.. Bingham was excused from voting
Mr.. CelquItt nominated Miss Amanda
Brown, OF Union County, for enrolling
cark,
Mr.. McMillen. of Clark, nominated Miss
Bethunis Roane saying: Mr.. Speaker il is
with pleasure and pride that l rise upon this
floor 10 place IN nomination for the position
OF enrolling clerk of this House Miss Bethu-
Mia Roane, q lady whose name at least is
known and honored throughout the entire
length and breadth OF the State of Arkansas.
Who is there who has not heard of Roane
the soldier, the patriot, and the honored
Governor OF Arkansas? And he was the
father OF the lady whose name l place before
you. He came to Arkansas in her old pioneer
days, and he stayed by her until he died.
When his country cried out for help he
sprapg 20 arms, and he was with that gsllaa at
band which went through the country TO
Mexico and asked them why they did it,
He and his were among the pioneers who
carved out The cornerstones of our Great
State, and oil during the times when Ar.
kansas felt the need OF strong arms and clear
heads the Roane blood was ever in the front
raj ks. And be, the brave Mexican veteran,
died and left his widow and orphan unpro-
vided for. The widow of the veteran. uu-
pensioned, was left to struggle with the
world--and what do we find them? When
that widowed mother is old and helpless the
loving daughter, Miss Bethunis Roane-my
candidate, gentlemen-with all the pluck of
her ancestors, undaunted by the frowning
world, takes up the hard fight. and batting
with her own hands against adversely. sup
ports her mother by herself; and this is the
lady, gentlemen, for whom ask your suf-
frage. She has all the qualifications to FL
the position, and if you but give her the op-
portunity she will show to you that she viii
I'LL the position most acceptably."
Mr.. Hewitt OF Lee, nominated Miss Jen-
ME Sims, advancing her claims with ardor,
and speaking in the most pronounced terms
Mr. Longford seconded the nomination of
Miss Brown. Mr.. Harro ID seconded the 20 n
nation of Miss Roene. Mr.. Roberts Sec
onded the nomination of Miss Sims Mr..
Washburn spoke in favor OF Miss Roane. Mr.
Vance seconded the nomination OF Miss
Roane. Mr. Sellers seconded the nomina.
ton OF Miss Brown. Mr.. Barker spoke in
favor of Miss Brown.
The first ballot for enrol ing clerk stood
Miss Sims, 35; Miss Rospe. 81 Miss Brown,
81.
Vhe second ballot showed gain of 6 for
Miss Roane and Miss Browns loss The roll
call stood: Miss Roane, 80; Miss Sims, -;
Miss Brown, is.
The third bs lot stood: Miss Roane, II:
Miss Sims. 81; Mrs Brown1.
Messrs, Hewitt and Boykin were appointed
to escort the ladies in.
Miss Pettigrew ana Miss Sims appeared
with their esctrt, and were sw orn in.