The resolution offered by Mr. Davis, was then adopted. Mr. Mann offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to furnish each member of the Senate with 25 copies of such daily papers as he may se lect. On motion of Mr. Bailey, the resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Duncombe, gave notice that he would on to-morrow, or some subsequent day, introduce a bill, providing that the State printing shall be given to the lowest responsible bidder for the same. Mr. Rankin, from the committee appointed to make arrangements for the payment of postage, reported that the committee had discharged their duty, and that the necessary arrangements were perfected. Mr. Pusey, moved that the Senate take a recess until quarter before eleven, A. M. Carried. At quarter before eleven A., M., the Senate was called to order by the President. Message from the House by Mr. Aldrich, Chief Clerk. MR. PRESIDENT:-I am instructed by the House to inform your Honorable Body that the House has concurred in the Senate resolution for a joint Convention of the two houses at 11 o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of convassing the votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. C. ALDRICH, Chief Clerk. The Senate then proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, to sit in Joint Convention with the House, to canvass the votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The Sergeant-at-arms announced the Senate, who entered the Hall preceded by their President. Whereupon the President of the Senate announced that the Convention had met to hear the result of the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa. Mr. Pusey of Pattawattamie county, was appointed Teller on the part of the Senate. On calling the roll the following members were absent: Messrs Hall, Hotchkiss, Claggett, and Robinson, members of the House. Messrs. Hammer and Patterson of Muscatine, members of the Senate. The Speaker then proceeded to announce the vote of the several counties in the State, for the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, pending which, Mr. Wilson of Dubuque, moved to have a recess till two o'clock, which was carried. At 12 o'clock the Senate returned-and on motion, adjourned until 45 minutes of 2 o'clock P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION, Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. McPherson, offered the following: Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to have suitable locks and keys placed upon the drawers of the desks in the Senate Chamber. Adopted. Mr. Watson offered the following: Resolved, That members be required to pay their own postage, except on public documents. Mr. Anderson moved the following substitute: Resolved, That the members be required to pay their own postage on public documents in book form. Mr. Wilson of Jefferson, moved to refer the resolution and substitute to a special committee of three. Carried. The President appointed as said committee, Wilson of Jeffer son, Watson and Gray. The Senate then again repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives, to continue the canvass of votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. 2 O'CLOCK, P. M. The members of the House and Senate again met in Joint Convention, when the canvas was concluded, with the following result: Whole number of votes cast.... For Governor-Of which S. J. Kirkwood received.... 56,505 (6 A. C. Dodge 110,047 53,542 For Lieut. Governor--N. J. Rusch received. 55,142 52,874 Whereupon the President announced S. J. Kirkwood as being duly elected Governor of the State of Iowa for the term of two years, and that N. J. Rusch was duly elected Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa for the term of two years, they having received a majority of all the votes cast at the election in October last, and certificates of their election were read and signed, as follows: HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Des Moines, January 11, 1860. ( This will certify, That, upon a canvas in Joint Convention of the two Houses of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa, of the votes cast at the last October election, A. D. 1859, for the office of Governor of the State of Iowa, it appeared that Samuel J. Kirkwood received a majority of all the votes cast at said election for said office, and was, thereupon, declared duly elected to the said. office of Governor, for the term of two years, or until his successor is elected and qualified. Signed in presence of this Joint Convention, this 11th day of January, A. D. 1860. ORAN FAVILLE, Attest: W. H. H. PUSEY, Teller for Senate. JOHN EDWARDS, Speaker of the House of Representatives. HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, This will certify, That, upon a canvass in Joint Convention of the two Houses of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa, of the votes cast at the October election, A. D. 1859, for the office of Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, it appeared that Nicholas J. Rusch received a majority of all the votes cast at said election for said office, and was, therefore, declared duly elected to said office for the term of two years, or until his successor is elect ed and qualified. Signed in the presence of the Joint Convention, on this 11th day of January, A. D. 1860. ORAN FAVILLE, Lieutenant Governor. Attest: W. H. H. PUSEY, Teller for the Senate. L. C. NOBLE, Teller for the House. JOHN EDWARDS, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The following committe was appointed to wait on the Governor and Lieutenant Governor elect, and inform them of their election, viz: Messrs. Dennison, Kellogg and Merrill, of the House, and Messrs Trumbull and Powers, of the Senate. Said committee reported, having performed their duty. On motion of Mr. Goodrell, of Polk, a committee of two was appointed to wait upon the Judges of the Supreme Court and invite them to be present at the inauguration of the Governor. Messrs. Goodrell, of the House, and Duncombe, of the Senate, were appointed said committee. Mr. Bowen, of Johnson, introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the members of the Board of the State Agricultural Society, now in session in this city, be invited to take seats within this Hall, to witness the inauguration, and that seats be provided for them. Adopted. Messrs. Bowen, of Johnson, and Dunlavy, of Davis, were appointed said committee. On motion of Mr. Wright, the Joint Convention adjourned. SENATE CHAMBER, 1 HALF PAST 3 O'CLOCK, P. M. ( The Senate again met, and was called to order by the President. Message from the House, by a Committee: MR. PRESIDENT:-We are directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House is ready to go into Joint Convention, for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor and Lieutenant Governor elect. S. GOODRELL, Į Com. On motion of Mr. Davis, of Polk, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House for the purpose of going into a Joint Convention. On motion of Mr. Wright a Committee of two was appointed to inform the Senate that the House was now ready to proceed with the Inauguration. Messrs. Wright and Dunlavey were appointed said Committee, who reported having performed this duty; when the Senate, preceded by their President and Secretary, entered the Hall of the House and took the seats assigned them. On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs. Trumbull and Powers a Committee to wait upon the Governor and Lieutenant Governor elect, and inform them that the Joint Convention was ready to proceed with the Inauguration. On motion, Messrs. Goodrell and Duncombe were appointed a Committee to wait upon and invite the members of the Supreme Bench and officers of State to be present at the Inauguration. Mr. Bowen, of Johnson, renewed his motion that a Committee of two be appointed to invite the members of the Agricultural Board also to be present. Carried. Messrs. Bowen and Dunlavey were appointed said Committee. The members of various Committees reported having performed their several duties. Senator Anderson was called to the Chair; after which His Excellency, the Governor, and Lieutenant Governor, together with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor elect, accompanied by the Chief and Associate Judges of the Supreme Court, and their successors in office, and the other officers of State, entered the Hall and were seated. Whereupon Chief Justice Wright proceeded to administer the oath of office to Samuel J. Kirkwood, as Governor, and Nicholas J. Rusch as Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, when His Excellency addressed the Joint Convention as follows: Gentlemen of the Senate, and the House of Representatives: The people of Iowa have placed in your hands, for the time being, the law-making power of the State, and therefore they look to you, that, during the time you hold this trust, such course of policy shall be pursued and such laws enacted, as will tend to promote the honor and the welfare of the State. |