The roll was again called, and the President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present. On motion of Mr. Mitchell, The Senate proceeded to the election of Secretary, with the following result: The President announced that James H. Stone having received a majority of all the votes cast, was duly elected Secretary of the Senate. James H. Stone, Secretary of the Senate, elect, came forward, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office. On motion of Mr. Wells, The Senate proceeded to the election of Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk, with the following result: The President announced that Charles T. Dickey having received a majority of all the votes cast, was duly elected Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk of the Senate. Charles T. Dickey, Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk elect, came forward, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office. Ou motion of Mr. Mellen, The Senate proceeded to the election of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate, with the following result: The President announced that William Rhodes, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was duly elected Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. William Rhodes, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate elect, came forward, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office. On motion of Mr. Mitchell, The Senate proceeded to the election of Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, with the following result: The President announced that Julian M. Seward having received a majority of all the votes cast, was duly elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. Julian M. Seward, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms elect, came forward, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office. Mr. Greusel announced that Hon. Peter White, Senator elect from the 32d Senatorial District, was present and prepared to take his seat. Mr. White came forward, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and took his seat as Senator. Mr. Mitchell moved that the Senate take a recess until 12 o'clock P. M.; Which motion did not prevail. On motion of Mr. Warren, The Senate took a recess until 2 o'clock P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Senate met and was called to order by the President. 2 o'clock P. M. Mr. Osborn moved that the rules of the last Senate be adopted for the government of the Senate until otherwise ordered; Which motion prevailed. Mr. Boies offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized to appoint an Assistant; Which resolution was adopted. Mr. Greusel offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the daily sessions commence at 10 o'clock A. M. until other wise ordered; Which resolution was adopted. Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk be authorized to appoint an Assistant when it shall be deemed necessary by the committee on enrolled bills; Which was adopted. Mr. Thomas offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the President of the Senate be and is hereby authorized to appoint five messenger boys, one for himself and four for the Senate; also one fireman; and that the Secretary be authorized to appoint one messenger boy; Which resolution was adopted. Mr. Osborn offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be and he is hereby instructed to order 500 copies of the daily journals for the use of the Senate; Which motion prevailed. Mr. Wells moved that a committee of two be appointed to wait upon the House of Representatives, and inform that body that the Senate has completed its organization, and is ready to proceed to business; Which motion prevailed. The President announced as such committee, Senators Wells and Adair. Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution: Resolved (The House concurring), That the State printer be instructed to forward one copy of the daily journal to each daily and weekly newspaper published in the State, to each county clerk in the State, the Judges of the Supreme Court, and to the resident clergy of Lansing; Which resolution was adopted. Mr. Warren offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to invite the resident clergymen of the city of Lansing to open the daily sessions of the Senate with religious exercises; Which resolution was adopted. Mr. Adair moved that the Senate adjourn; Which motion did not prevail. On motion of Mr. Babcock, The Senate took a recess until 3 o'clock P. M. The Senate met and was called to order by the President. Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution: 3 o'clock P. M. Resolved, That each Senator be allowed the sum of five dollars for stationery during this session, and also that the committee on supplies and expenditures be, and is hereby required to furnish the President of the Senate, Secretary, Enrolling and Engrossing Clerks, and the chairman of all committees, such stationery as shall be reasonable and necessary for their use; Which was adopted. The President announced the following: To the President of the Senate: SENATE CHAMBER, 75. } SIR-Pursuant to a resolution of the Senate, I have this day appointed Mr. James W. Hine, of Kent county, Assistant Secretary of the Senate. Very respectfully, JAMES H. STONE, Secretary of the Senate. Mr. Hine then came forward, took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office, and entered upon the discharge of his duties. The committee appointed to wait upon the House of Representatives and inform that body that the Senate has completed its organization and is ready to proceed to business, returned and reported that they had performed the duty assigned them. Report accepted and committee discharged. Mr. Jones offered the following resolution: Resolved, By the Senate (the House concurring), that the joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives and the rules in joint convention of the last Legislature be and are hereby adopted as the rules of the present Senate and House of Representatives until otherwise ordered; Which was adopted. Mr. Boies offered the following resolution : Resolved (the House concurring), That a committee of two be appointed by the President, on the part of the Senate, to act with a like committee on the part of the House, to wait on the Governor, and inform him that the two Houses are now organized, and ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make; The Sergeant-at-Arms announced a committee from the House of Representatives, who informed the Senate that the House was organized and ready to proceed to business. The President announced the appointment of Senators Boies and Webber as the committee on the part of the Senate to act with a like committee on the part of the House, to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the two Houses are now organized and ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make. The committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to act with a like com mittee on the part of the House, to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the two Houses are now organized and ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make, returned, and reported that they had performed the duty assigned them, and that the Governor had informed them that he would meet the two Houses in joint convention at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Report accepted and committee discharged. Mr. Osborn offered the following resolution: Resolved (the House concurring), that the Senate and the House of Representatives meet in joint convention in Representative Hall to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock, to listen to such communication as the Governor may be pleased to make; Which was adopted. On motion of Mr. Redfield, The Senate adjourned. Lansing, Thursday, January 7, 1875. The Senate met, and was called to order by the President at 10 o'clock A. M. Prayer by the Rev. T. P. Prudens. Roll called: quorum present. MESSAGES FROM THE OTHER HOUSE. The President announced the following: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, To the President of the Senate: SIR-I am instructed by the House to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the Printer for the State be instructed to transmit to each County Clerk in the State, one copy each of the Journal of the House and Senate, during the present Session. Which has passed the House, and in which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully asked. On motion of Mr. Osborn, Very respectfully, DANIEL L. CROSSMAN, Clerk of the House of Representatives. The concurrent resolution was laid on the table. To the President of the Senate: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SIR-I am instructed by the House to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, By the House (the Senate concurring), That the joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives in joint eonvention of the last Legislature |