The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Iowa
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In Illinois he had been State Senator from 1818 to 1820; while in the Terri- tory of Iowa he had received votes for Speaker at both of the previous sessions as well as at the extra session. Warner Lewis, who was not a fluent talker, was ' ' neverthe- less always listened to with attention, for his friendships were so sincere, his amiability so admired, his sincerity so admitted that he always commanded respect. "^^ "Honest John" Edwards, of Lucas County, Speaker of the Eighth General Assembly, ...may be included among those chosen because of personal charm. He was characterized as "so genial and popular in his manners, so well-informed in parliamentary law, and so well and favorably known 18 Iowa Historical Becord, Vol. IX, p. 490 ; Brigham 's Iowa, Its History and Its Foremost Citizens, Vol. I, p. 125. 19 The Annals of Iowa (Third Series), Vol. XII, p. 118. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 13 over tlie State, that lie had no opposition in the party caucus. " There was a ''fighting minority" in this session and Edwards was chosen, so it was claimed, because ''it was a matter of much moment to have a presiding officer who united a thorough knowledge of parliamentary rules, with energy of character to enforce them, on all occasions.
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