LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES. TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT. First Session of the First Legislative Assembly, 1836, Convened at Belmont, Iowa County, Oct. 25, and adjourned Dec. 9, 1836. COUNCIL. President-HENRY S. BAIRD, of Brown. Secretary-EDWARD MCSHERRY. | Sergeant-at-Arms-WILLIAM HENRY. Speaker-PETER HILL ENGLE, of Dubuque. Chief Clerk-WARREN LEWIS. Sergeant-at-Arms-JESSE M. HARRISON. *Thomas P. Burnett claimed a seat, but was rejected by a vote of the Council, as the appointment of members belonged exclusively to the Executive of the Territory. † Seat successfully contested by George McWilliams. |