The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-01-08

On motion of Mr.. Grigsby, at 80
o'clock the Senate adjourned to the meet
this morning at II o'clock.
HOUSE OF RESENTATIvEs.
first Day--Wednesday, Jan 7th.
Promptly at 10 m Judge 7. b. Won
acx, clerk of the last General Assembly, |
whose duty i. Was to open the House
called the body to order. The Judge |
announced that owing to his acceptance
of another position, he would not pro-
ceed with the duties, unless by unani- |
nous consent. There being no objec-
ton, the principal clerk of the last |
Assembly proceeded to business.
Rev. A Il. Perry, member of the
Assembly, opened the House with
prayer.
The clerk then called the roll of mem
bers elect, who came forward and pre-
sented their certificates and were each
sworn in before Judge Robt. W. Win
ston of the Superior court.
After the roll call the following repre-
sentatives were found to be absent:
Mr.. E. Hickman, of Brunswick; Maj J.
L. Anderson, of Hertford and Mr.. G..
y. DanlelS, or Dare.
The clerk then announced a quorum
present and that the next business was
the election of Speaker.
Mr.. Sutton placed Mr.. Doughton in
nomination for Speaker in short
speech in which he paid him high COM
pliment for ability and usefulness; and
said that Mr.. DOughton was too we'll
known to need any encomium from him.
Mr.. Pritchard, of Madison, nominated
Mr.. Hendricks, of Davie. (Republican)
for Speaker.
Mr.. A. D. Jones seconded the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Doughton, and said that he
did so not because he comes from the
great Piedmont country, 80 prolific in
making great speakers; not because he
5 has served two terms in the House of
Representatives, but because he is a gen.
J tleman of lofty patriotism and high
. character and because he is in harmony
t with the forces that are working for the
upbuilding and betterment of the condi
ton of the masses.
f Mr.. Banner seconded the nomination
). of Mr.. Hendricks.
Y Messrs. Holman, of 1redell and Vestal
of Yadkin, were appointed tellers.
The roll was then called and resulted
). Doughton, 81
# Hendricks, 43
IS Mr.. DoughtOn's Speech.
Messrs. Sutton, Jones and Hendrick
were appointed to escort Mr.. Deughto
r. to the chair. Upon taking the chair
4. Mr. Doughton said:
~ Permit me to extend to you my heart
40 felt thanks for the honor you have don
"a me. trust that you will never hav
OF cause to regret that confidence. sha
in doubtless make mistakes, but they sha
=. be of the head and not of the heart, an
ly | trust that l shall have your heart
re sympathy and cooperation, and tbs
he when we return home, it shall be trul
,is said Of us that we have well and faltf
,r fully served the people. Our labor
.as will be arduous. Much is expected I
this session of the Legislature, and II
US work so that it may rebound to I'll
:. best interests of the people.
NO believe, gentlemen, that this Legl
NC lature is in full symphthy with all tn
&c is for the up building of the interest
Vi the people Of North Carolina, and tn
,S' '@ we will act upon that principle OF ecu
~ and exact Justice to all and special p
80 vleges to none. certainly, and und
81 oO that condition, for various reasons, o.
On of which Is that | will not crowd up
on' your time a speach to detain you, "
declare this House ready for business.
He believes that this body is in Fl
hat sympathy with all that is for the I
act building of North Carolina, and that
the proceedings will be characterized by
the spirit of ''equal rights to all and spec
lnl- privileges to none"
on. Principal Clerk.
ha' Mr.. Bryan, of Wayne, nominated
10 10 J. Nj. Brown, Of Stanly, for Prlncll
'A0 Clerk. The Republicans nominated
). candidate ard Mr.. Brown received
,laS votes.
nles For Reading Clerk.
+, Mr.. Galloway placed 81. G. Latham
" nomination. He received the en-
80 vote cast.
Ao1' For EngrOssing Clerk.
cd a Mr.. ]. B. Holman nominated Mr..
nro. q. HAYES, of Swain, who received
ions entire vote.
Principal oor-Keeper.
Mr.. Hileman, of Cabarrus, nomins
,ow Mr.. Hill E. King, of Onslow, who rec
ed every vote cast.
.lser. Assistant Door keeper.
xo- Mr.. Hopkins, Of Rockingham NJ
mated Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of Lenolr, Wn(
ceived every vote cast.
"a to The oaths of Office were then ADM
! the tered to the gentlemen elected to
4 tre several offices of both Houses.
He Mr.. Sutton. of Cumberland. introd1
were a resolution providing for the app'
was ment of three to act in con]anc
nras. rss with the Senate committee air
ar r. Of appointed to wait upon the &c
,hor nor to state to him that the General
Sena. sua sembly was duly organized and r
thev for the transaction of business. NE
oh Sutton, Skinner and Bryan, OF WI
, the were appointed as the committee.
J, ON. On motion of Mr.. Alexander, OF
cns. rell, the House adjourned until II o.
Thursday.