TUESDAY, November 23d, 1858. The House met pursuant to adjournment. The roll being called by counties, the following members ap peared and took their seats, viz: From Walton county, Washington county, 66 NEILL J. MCKINNON, SHARPLESS EVANS, Madison, Lafayette and Taylor, Lucius A. CHURCH, W. H. POPE, C. C. COFFEE, JOHN FRINK, R. M. D. PEACOCK, STEPHEN ROBERTS, CYPRIAN BRINSON, FREDERICK C. BARRETT, D. A. VOGT, CALVIN GILLIS, The oath of office was administered, by Edward M. West., Esq., Justice of the Peace, to Messrs. McKinnon, Evans, Broxson, Munn, Campbell, Kenan, Williams of Leon, Brevard, Galbraith, Christie, Manning, Bird, Coffee, Frink, Ingram, Vogt, Clyatt, Gettis, McNeill and Maloney. On motion, the House proceeded to the election of Speaker. Mr. Ingram nominated Mr. JoHN B. GALBRAITH of Leon county. Mr. Barrett nominated Mr. R. H. M. DAVIDSON of Gadsden county. The vote was: For Mr. GALBRAITH-Messrs. Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Campbell, Christie, Clyatt, Coffee, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Gillis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Robinson, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-29. For Mr. DAVIDSON-Messrs. Barrett, Broxson, Church, Erwin, Roberts and Smith-6. Blank-Messrs. Davidson, Galbraith and Maloney-3. Mr. Galbraith was declared duly elected Speaker. On motion of Mr. Ingram, a Committee of three was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Ingram, Bird and Pope, to conduct the Speaker to the Chair. On being conducted to the Chair, the Speaker addressed the House of Representatives as follows: Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: I return you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for this mark of your confidence and esteem, and shall show my gratitude by exerting myself to the utmost of my limited ability to discharge the duties of Speaker with efficiency, punctuality and impartiality. I hope and expect that each member will render me that support in the performance of these duties, without which it will be impossible to preserve that harmony and regularity in our proceedings which will so much promote the wisdom and promptness of our actions. We are assembled here, gentlemen, to perform the highest function of government-the Legislative power. We have been selected to exercise the greatest power that one human being can exercise over others-to make Laws for them; and it becomes us as men thus selected to discharge our duties with a serious and earnest desire to perform them well, and to justify the confidence that has been reposed in us. In a young and growing State like ours, the action of each Le. gislature tells with powerful effect upon its future destiny. Florida has glorious prospects, and great natural resources to be developed. On the wisdom and policy of her laws depends in a great measure her growth in wealth and power, and the happiness of her people. Let us, then, gentlemen, approach the discharge of our duties with that high sense of honor, rigid impartiality and strict integrity and justice which so eminently becomes men in our position, that each member may carry away from these halls a clear conscience and a satisfaction that he has done his best; and when years shall have passed by and many of the petty contests of the day are forgotten, we may refer to our acts with pride and satisfaction, and the reeords will show that we deserve well of our country. The House then proceeded to the 'election of a Chief Clerk. The vote was: For HILTON-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Gillis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-37. Blank-Mr. McCrary-1. Mr. Hilton was declared duly elected Chief Clerk. A Committee from the Senate announced that the Senate was or ganized and ready to proceed to business. The House proceeded to the election of an Assistant Clerk. Mr. Davidson nominated William Thomas. The vote was: For QUINN-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Campbell, Christie, Clyatt, Coffee, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-30. For THOMAS-Messrs. Barrett, Broxson, Church, Davidson, Erwin and Smith-6. Mr. Quinn was declared duly elected Assistant Clerk. The House proceeded to the election of an Enrolling Clerk. The vote was: For HUDSON-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Robinson, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-35. Blank-Mr. Roberts-1. Mr. Hudson was declared duly elected Enrolling Clerk. The House proceeded to the election of an Engrossing Clerk. Mr. Ingram nominated George F. Robinson. The vote was: For ROBINSON-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, MeKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-36. Mr. Robinson was declared duly elected Engrossing Clerk. Mr. Ingram nominated William Rowell. Mr. Davidson nominated Samuel A. Rudd. The vote was: FOR ROWELL-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Campbell, Christie, Clyatt, Coffee, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Manning, MeCrary, MeKinnon, MeNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Robinson, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon--28. FOR RUDD-Messrs. Barrett, Broxson, Church, Davidson, Erwin and Smith-6. BLANK-Messrs. Maloney and Roberts-2. Mr. Rowell was declared duly elected Door Keeper. The House proceeded to the election of a Sergeant-at-Arms. The vote was: FOR SHEHEE-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-37. Mr. Shehee was declared duly elected Sergeant-at-Arms. The vote was: FOR FLOYD-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-37. Mr. Floyd was declared duly elected Messenger. On motion of Mr. Kenan, a Committee was appointed consisting of Messrs. Kenan, Williams of Leon and Bird, to engage the services of a Chaplain for the present session. The officers elect were duly sworn by Edward M. West, Esq., Justice of the Peace. On motion of Mr. Vogt, a Committee was appointed consisting of Messrs. Vogt, Whitfield and McNeill, to wait upon the Senate and inform that body that the House is now organized and ready to pro ceed to business. On motion of Mr. Barrett, a Committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Barrett, Bird and Kenan, to act with a similar Committee, on the part of the Senate, to wait upon his Excellency, the Governor, and inform him of the organization of the General Assembly. On motion of Mr. Davidson, the Rules of the House of the last session were adopted for the government of this House until otherwise ordered. On motion of Mr. Brevard, the Messenger was instructed to procure from the Secretary of State, for the use of the members of the House, copies of the Constitution and copies of the Acts and Journals of the last session of the General Assembly, and a copy of Thompson's Digest for each of the Committees of this House. On motion of Mr. Ingram, the House proceeded to the election of a Printer. Mr. Ingram nominated Messrs. Jones & Dyke. The vote was: For JONES & DYKE-Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Barrett, Bird, Brevard, Brinson, Broxson, Campbell, Christie, Church, Clyatt, Coffee, Davidson, Erwin, Evans, Frink, Gettis, Heermans, Hughey, Hunt, Ingram, Kenan, Maloney, Manning, McCrary, McKinnon, McNeill, Munn, Peacock, Pope, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Starke, Vogt, Whitfield and Williams of Leon-37. Messrs. Jones & Dyke were declared duly elected Printers for the House. On motion of Mr. Williams of Leon, the Messenger was instructed to purchase stationery for the use of the members of the House. On motion the House adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, A. M. WEDNESDAY, November 24th, 1858. The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present. The Journal of the last two days was read, amended and approved. The following members appeared, presented their certificates of election, and were duly sworn by C. H. Austin, J. P.: From Santa Rosa county-JOHN D. LEIGH, From Sumter county-JOHN W. JOHNSTON. Notice was given of intention to introduce the following bills at some future day, viz: By Mr. Campbell: A bill to amend an act entitled an act to organize Liberty county. By Mr. Gettis: |