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Hartford Watchman
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
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The Connecticut Legislature assembled on May 3, 1837, with the Senate electing officers including President pro tem. Ichabod Bulkley and Clerk Franklin H. Merriman, and Lieut. Governor Ebenezer Stoddard taking the chair after oath. The House elected Speaker Stillman K. Wightman, Clerk John C. Palmer, and other staff. Governor took oath, followed by prayer and adjournment.
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Wednesday, May 3, 1837.
This being the day designated by the Constitution of the State for that purpose, the two branches of the Legislature assembled in their respective Chambers at 10 o'clock.
The Senate was called to order by the Hon. Bela P. Spalding, he being the senior member present. Hon. Ichabod Bulkley was chosen President pro. tem. and Franklin H. Merriman, Esq. appointed Clerk. Subsequently His Honor, Ebenezer Stoddard, Lieut. Governor elect. was conducted into the Senate Chamber, the oath of office administered to him, and he took the Chair.
The House of Representatives was called to order by Elizur Wightman, Esq. of Milford. Stillman K. Wightman, Esq. of Middletown, was declared to be elected Speaker, and on taking the Chair addressed the House.
John C. Palmer, Esq. of East Haddam, was elected Clerk of the House; and Lewis Hyde, Esq. of Norwich, Assistant Clerk.
Resolutions, appointing Joseph Hollister and Asa Crowell, Messengers, and Emmons Rudge, door keeper of the House, severally adopted.
Messrs. Raymond of Bethlem, and Sterling of Sharon, were appointed a committee to wait on the Senate, and inform them the House was organized and ready to proceed to business.
The usual committee was appointed to canvass the votes for State Officers, and some other unimportant business transacted.
At one o'clock the Governor attended on the Legislature—both branches having assembled in the Representatives chamber—when the oath of office was administered to him by Chief Justice Williams. After prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Hawes, the House adjourned.
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Connecticut
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Wednesday, May 3, 1837
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legislature organized with elections of officers; oaths administered to lieut. governor and governor; session adjourned after prayer.
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The two branches of the Connecticut Legislature assembled at 10 o'clock. Senate called to order by Bela P. Spalding; Ichabod Bulkley chosen President pro tem., Franklin H. Merriman Clerk; Ebenezer Stoddard sworn in as Lieut. Governor. House called to order by Elizur Wightman; Stillman K. Wightman elected Speaker, John C. Palmer Clerk, Lewis Hyde Assistant Clerk; messengers and door keeper appointed. Committee informed Senate of House organization. Votes canvassed for state officers. At 1 o'clock, Governor sworn in by Chief Justice Williams; prayer by Rev. Dr. Hawes; adjournment.