Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-08
THE GRANITE STATE.
Clerk Jewett's House--The Capitol Filled
with Poiicemen-The Senate.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l


CoxooRp. N. H.. January 7.-Governor
Goodell and Council had members of the
police force, in charge of the City Marshal,
scattered in various portions OF the State
House early this morning. As the men,
beers of the Senate and House filed up
stairs 1t was necessary for them to pass by
the Marshal and his officers, and also to
identify themselves as members-elect or
the Legislature. Four officers in citizens
dress occupied seats on the, steps Leading
TO the Speakers desk. At the Democratic
legislative caucus this forenoon the placing
of policemen in the State House was Sc
verely denounced.
Long before the hour to assemble the
galleries were thronged with spectators,
while some of the leading representatives
of both parties occupied seats in the lob
bies below. The spectators gathered IN an
tlcipation of an exciting time at the open,
ing of the session. Much time was consumed
in Clerk Jewett's reading the certifl-
Gates of mem bers. At ll:S6 O'Clock GOV
ernor Goodell and Council entered Repre-
sentative Hall and twenty-five minutes
later Clerk Jewett called the House TO
order. He Immediately proceeded to call
the roll of members prepared by HIM, In;
cluded in which roll were the names OF all
"if-entitled (" members who presented
certificates, and all those from towns show
ing decrease in population under the
census of 1890 below six hundred. Omltted
from it were those from former classed or
pro rata towns. also the names OF members
from Meredith and Ware. on account OF
improper certificates. Clerk Jewett an
nounced that the constitutional number
of representatives appeared to be present
and directed the Sergeant-at-Arms TO adj
minister the oath to members.
rur uorrer
The roll of the House prepared by Clerk
Jewett contains the names of l79 Republi-
cans and 1853 Democrats. -Four Democrats
did not present certificates. Had they done
so their names would have been entered
upon the roll by him, giving that party l62
members and the Republicans II majority.
All the IT'S Republicans responded To their
names and only 156 Democrats.
MIR. Bingham, of Littleton, moved that a
committee OF three from each party be APP
pointed to ascertain who are legally en-
titled to sit as members of the House.
Clerk Jewett declined to state the motion
on the ground that the House had not or
gapized Mr. Bingham, then, amid much
confusion, put the question and declared
IL carried.
This caused laughter. After emembers
had been sworn in Mr.. Gallinger, of Con-
cord, was elected temporary chairman.
The Senate organized this noon, electing
McLane, of Milford district, president; q.
j. Hamblett. of Nashua, clerk L. Ii. Wash
ington, of Nashua, assistant clerk; y. III;
HAM lett, of Mason, sergeant-at-arms, and
Charles Emmons, of Wilmot, messenger.
The returns of the votes in the different
districts were read.
THE ORGANIZATION.
F. G.. Clarke was elected Speaker OF the
House, S. L. Jewett clerk, and William
Tutherly assistant clerk. A recess was
then taken until p. NJ. In the House this
afternoon the Republican candidates for
| serceant-at-arms and doorkeepers were
| elected, and special committees appointed
| TO report rules and select chaplain.
| The Senate met the House In joint con-
yention at O'clock and filed two vacancies
resulting from failure TO elect. Both arr
| filled by Republicans.
TUrTLE (REPUBLIcAS) GOVERNOR.
| The committee appointed to canvass the
| returns OF votes for Governor to the Sec
retary of State reported as follows: Whole
| number of votes, 1920; Hiram A. Iuttit
| 1Republican), 42.479 Charles II. Amsder
| lDemocrat), 1886: Josiah III. Fletcher
| RrobitionisD, 1883; scattering. Island
| there was no choice. A ballot was takeI
| for Governor and resulted as follows
| Tuttle, 1856; Amsden. 100, and Iuttle wa
| declared elected amid applause from the
| Republicans. The convention rose ant
each house adjourned. Governor-eiec
futile will be inangurated tomorrow.