TRUSTEES FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND.
Mr. BINGHAM asked that the House now take up the election of the remaining Trustees of the Benevolent Institutions-two for Deaf and Dumb, and two for the Blind Asylum ; which was agreed to.
The SPEAKER called for nominations for a trustee for the Deaf and Dumb Institution.
Mr. BINGHAM nominated James C. Burt, of Jennings county.
Mr. PROSSER nominated John M. Kitchen, of this city.
Mr. BINGHAM stated that Dr. Burt was the colleague of Dr. Burt, as voted for by the Senate.
Mr. CAMERON suggested that Dr. Burt's name be withdrawn, and let all vote together once for Dr. Kitchen. [Laughter.]
Mr. BINGHAM refussd to withdraw the nomination.
- Burt received..........................57 votes.
- Kitchen received ......... .................29 votes.
- Scattering received :......................... 4 votes.
So, James C. Burt, receiving a majority, was declared duly elected a trustee of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum-to serve two years.
Mr. PROSSER nominated Dr. Kitchen for he other trustee.
M. STOTSENBERG nominated Thomas W. Woollen.
- Kitchen received................. ...70 votes.
- Woollen received .....................17 votes.
- Scattering received ..................... 3 votes.
So, John M. Kitchen was declared to be elected-to serve two years.
The SPEAKER calling for nominations for a trustee of the Institute for the Blind-
Mr. STOTSENBERG nominated Harvey G. Hazelrig, of Boone county.
page: 363[View Page 363]Mr. HAWORTH nominated Wm. M. Smith, of Fayette county.
- Smith received........................52 votes.
- Hazelrig received .......................23 votes.
- Scattering received ......................13 votes.
So, Wm. M. Smith was declared lo be elected on the part of the House of Representatives-to serve two years.
Mr. CRAIN nominated John Beard, of Montgomery county.
Mr. STOTSENBERG nominated Michael Fitzgibbon, of Marion county.
- Beard received........................52 votes.
- Fitzgibbon received........................36 votes.
So, John Beard was declared to be elected on the part of the House of Representatives to serve two years : and then it was-
Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate of these concurrent ballotings.
A Senate message announced the adherence of that body to its amendments to the General appropriation bill, and asked for a Conference Committee thereon; which was ordered; and thereupon, the Speaker appointed Messrs. Branham, Prosser and Fisher.
