Mr. Shelledy having a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Speaker of the House. Messrs. Bradley and Richardson were appointed a Committee to conduct the Speaker to the Chair. Mr. Shelledy upon taking the Chair, addressed the House as follows: Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: I thank you for the distinguished honor you have conferred on me in selecting me to preside over your deliberations. In assuming the duties of the position to which your generous confidence has assigned me, I feel the great responsibility that devolves upon me, and I fear, gentlemen, that from my want of practical experience in Parliamentary usage, I may not be able to meet your just expectations. I therefore solicit in advance, your kind indulgence, your generous co-operation, your council and advice, that I may be enabled to perform the various and difficult duties that I may be called on to perform, acceptably. And if I shall err, gentlemen, in the performance of any of the duties of the Chair, I hope you will attribute such error to a lack of knowledge, and not to deliberate intention. For I assure you that my best abilities shall be exerted to a prompt, faithful and impartial performance of the duties that may devolve upon me. Gentlemen, I again thank you for this distinguished mark of your confidence and esteem. Mr. Wright nominated Benjamin Franklin Jones, of Winnesheik county, for Chief Clerk. Mr. Beal nominated James E. Hull, of Polk county, for Chief Clerk. Benjamin Franklin Jones received 41 votes. James E. Hull received 30 votes. Benjamin F. Jones having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Chief Clerk of the House. Mr. Woodward nominated A. M. Cowing, of Powesheik county, for Assistant Clerk. Mr. Pierson nominated J. J. Cummings, of Appanoose county for Assistant Clerk. A M. Cowing received 41 votes. A. M. Cowing having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Assistant Clerk of the House. Mr. Seevers nominated S. A. Ayers, of Woodbury county, for Enrolling Clerk. Mr. Clune nominated William M. Walbridge, of Des Moines county, for Enrolling Clerk. S. A. Ayers received 41 votes. William M. Walbridge received 30 votes. S. A. Ayers having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Enrolling Clerk of the House. Mr. Edwards nominated A. E. Wagstaff for Engrossing Clerk. Mr. Bellknap nominated Erie J. Leech for Engrossing Clerk. A. E. Wagstaff received 41 votes. Erie J. Leech received 30 votes. A. E. Wagstaff having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Engrossing Clerk of the House. Mr. Carpenter nominated B. F. Reno, of Webster county, for Sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Clune nominated B. Searcy, of Lucas county, for Sergeant at-arms. B. F. Reno received 41 votes. B. Searcy received 30 votes. B. F. Reno having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Sergeant-at-arms of the House. Mr. Mitchell nominated E. H. Brown, of Polk county, for Post Master. Mr. Bennett nominated John Foster, of Polk county, for Post Master. Mr. Mahony, Offered the following concurrent resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, The Senate concurring, that a Post Master be elected for the General Assembly, to take charge of, and distribute such mail matter as may be sent to their address, or sent by them by mail. Mr. Drummond nominated John Upp, of Butler county, for Door Keeper. Mr. Laney nominated J. H. Ownby, for Door Keeper. John Upp received 41 votes. J. H. Ownby received 29 votes. John Upp having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Door Keeper of this House. Mr. Waln nominated John Safely, of Linn county, for First Messenger. Mr. Bennett nominated Edward Harbour, of Polk county, for First Messenger. John Safely received 41 votes. Edward Harbour received 30 votes. John Safely having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected First Messenger of the House. Mr. Cassiday, of Mahaska county, nominated Charles H. Sharman, of Polk county, for Second Messenger. Mr. Cassaday, of Van Buren, nominated William Shaw, of Polk county, for Second Messenger. Charles H. Sharman received 41 votes. William Shaw received 30 votes. Charles H. Sharman having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected Second Messenger of the House. Mr. Seevers nominated F. Mendal of Mahaska Co., as a candidate for 3d Messenger. Mr. Bauder nominated John Smith of Buncombe County. Mr. Mendal having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared duly elected 3d Messenger. Mr. Bates nominated Eren Finch of Webster Co., as a candidate for Firemau. On motion of Mr. Mahony, Mr. Finch was elected by acclamation. Mr. Foster nominated Samuel Cooper of Jasper County, and, On motion of Mr. Mahony, He was elected Fireman by acclamation. On motion of Mr. Mahony, The officers elect, presented themselves and took their several oaths of office. Mr. Clune of Des Moines, offered the following Resolution: Resolved, That the Clergymen of this City be invited to officiate as Chaplains to this House, and to arrange among themselves the order in which they shall act. Mr. Guiberson Moved to amend the Resolution, by adding the words, "Provided, That said ministers officiate without compensation. Which amendment was lost. The Resolution was then adopted. Mr. Mahoney Moved that a Committee of two be appointed to inform the Senate that the House is now permanently organized and ready to proceed to business. The Chair appointed Messrs. Mahony and McCrary said Committee. On motion of Mr. Seevers, The following Resolution was adopted. Resolved, That the Treasurer of State be requested to procure a carpet, and have the same laid on the floor outside the bar. Mr. Foster Offered the following Resolution: Resolved, That the Chief Clerk be requested to furnish each Member of this House with one copy of Cushing's Manual. Mr. Wright Moved to amend the Resolution by striking out "Cushing," and inserting "Jefferson's Manual." Motion lost. The question recurring upon the adoption of the Resolution, the same was agreed to. Mr. Clark of Dubuque, Offered the following Resolution, which, upon his motion, was adopted. Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed, to act with a similar Committee on the part of the Senate, to wait upon the Governor, and inform him that the House is now organized and ready to receive any communication that he may have to make. Mr. Speaker announced Messrs. Clark of Dubuque, Edwards and Seevers, said Committee. Mr. Milliser Offered the following Resolution: Resolved, That the Chief Clerk be requested to furnish each Member of this House with 25 copies of such newspapers as each Member may designate. Mr. Seevers Moved to lay the Resolution on the table. Motion lost. Mr. Bradley Moved to amend the Resolution by inserting after the word "papers," the words, "published in this city." Mr. Wilson Moved that the House do now adjourn. Mr. Crawford Moved to amend the motion by adding, "until to-morrow morning ten o'clock." Motion not agreed to. On motion of Mr. Wilson, The House then adjourned. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Mr Clune Offered the following Resolution, which, upon his motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the Chief Clerk be instructed to furnish each Member of this House with a copy of the Code, the acts of the four last Sessions of the Legislature, and a copy of the Debates of the Constitutional Convention. Mr. Woodward Offered the following Resolution, which, upon his motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the Chief Clerk be requested to furnish each Member of this House with a copy of Henn, Williams & Co's. late edition of the map of Iowa. On motion of Mr. Wright, The vote by which the Resolution in relation to Cushing's Manual, was adopted, was re-considered. Whereupon Mr. Wright Moved to amend by striking out the word "Cushing," and inserting "Jefferson's." The Resolution as amended was then adopted. Mr. Woodward |