Wisconsin Council and House organize for session
December 5 1842 Wisconsin Legislature reports Council and House of Representatives temporarily organized ready to receive communications Governor Dewey and other officials sworn in. Joint committee informs governor of organization and that he withheld a message citing legal limits. Session adjourns to 10 tomorrow with rules adopted from last session.
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Council
House of Representatives
Mactin
Ilis Excellenes
Legislative Assembly
Messre
Martin
Whitet
House of
Tmve
Meests Wolkian Hopkins
Newland
Brown
Mesars
Albert G. Ellis
Mason C. Darling
Milwaukee
Washington
Andrew Li. Elmore
Benjamin Hunkins
Thomas TL. Olin
Jonathan Parsang
Jared ‘Thompson
George H. Walker
Rock
Walworth
John Hopkins
James ‘Tripp
Dane
Dodge
Green
Jefferson
Sauk
Robert Masters
Isaac H. Palmer
Iowa
Robert M. Long
Moses Meeker
Grant
Franklin Z. Hicks
Alonzo Platt
Glendower M. Price
Crawford
St. Croix
John Manahan
Darling
Irving
Supreme Court
Tripp
Invin
Parsons
Ellis
Meeker
Jerome W. Chubback
L. Birge
Freman
Wadsworth Hayden
J. F. Mead
Fripp
John M. Cajon
Messrs
T'sipp
Danning and
Walker
Sa Chek
P.M
Fhoue
Representabives
Madison
Congress
Wisconsin
Messrs. Darling
Aseeker
House
Wisconsin House of Representatives December 1842 Proceedings
The council and house conduct pro tempore organization later to adjourn for 3 PM. Oaths to members, appointments of officers, and committees define authority and plan inquiries into constitutionality of a current legislative session. Election of Speaker delays with multiple ballots. Capron seated per committee report.
Moses M Strong Elected President of the Council
The December 7, 1842 meeting records Moses M Strong winning a majority of six votes to become President of the Council. The session includes appointments for secretary and other officers, Strong’s formal address, and notes on political conflicts with the Executive over territorial governance. The document also lists subsequent elections for secretary, assistant secretary, sergeant at arms, messenger, and fireman, with votes tallied for each position. The House of Representatives is shown electing its Speaker and officers, along with a bankruptcy notice for J. Crackwell notice of discharge timing.
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David Newland
Walworth and
Rock
Charles M. Baker
Edward W. Whiton
Jefferson, Dane, Green, Dodge and Sauk
Lucius I. Barber
Towsa
Moses A Strong
Crant
John Hd. Rountree
LaChappelle
John Y. Ingersoll
Olinterrr
Whiton
Nouse OF Representatives
Tuesnar
Masters
Lyman Crossman
Meeker
William St. Hamilton
Judge Irvin
Taipp
John M. Capron
Hlouse
John, M. Capron
Capron
Legislative Assembly
Council
Messere, Crocker
Martin and LaChappelle
Moses M. Strong
Lv. Barker
O. M. Barker
Mr. Dewey
United States
Cracker
Secre Itary
Sorgembat
Arns
Messenger
Fienn
Dewey
Benjamin Wileson
Sverdyre
Couse Adin
Tagrsell Roes
George Bounty
Willan
Smith
Block
Acsiatrnt
Horatio S. Winsor
Ning
Charley Strifeman
Ale Araa
Charles E. Brostu
Newell
Jams St. Claire
Joseph Jones
Benjamins Woitson
John A. McKicann
Robert Moore
John V. Ingersoll
Crsford County
Provident
Altice
Ator Horatic
Winsor
Charler BE. Brown
McKissan
Etic
Pais
Walker
Viacom
Wisconsin
Neiter
John Cuttin
Anelvetion
Sergeant at-Arma
Waitin S. Anderson
Offize
John B. Wad
Dainsel
Moss
Phe Houge
Asenger
Jatin Blane
Liaunder Birger
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Lolding
House of Reproauntatives
John Tyler
Duane Doty
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Robert CL Wirthrop
Danya Baker
Jn Q. Adams
Mark Os Borsell
Wigs
War, Parenter
Erry Williamy
Loco Fuccas
Charl
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Lake Ation
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Dcruit
Wast River
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Franklin
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Richmond
Fur Grond
Baucrof
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Solomon
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Gretan
Leon
Ars Law
Banacy
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Leroy
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Dickens
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Bean
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Whiten
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Mornay
House of Repesentatives
Whitin
John ¥. Smith
Beeker
Messrs. Crocker
la Chapelle
Marta
Baker
Messrs. Rountree
Moises M. Strong
Jobe
Rountree
E. Y. Whiten
Chas. M. Baker
Crocker
William W. Wyman
Mere Martin
Eiriling
Jean Dely- By
la Chappelle
Strong
Burler
Rountrer
White
Thoas
Barber
Lac- Chappelle
Rumnirer
Mr. Whiton
Thoee
Mesers
LaChap
Pelle
Nawlang
Marlin
Couneil
Hoase of Representatives
Prestorny
Albert Hi. Bilis
Oleetin
House of Reproauntiae
Tisen
LaChaylly
Cowneil
Goid
Wisnontia
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