[1] During this session an attempt was made to repeal the legislation passed in 1869, that had given women the right to vote, but it failed.

On November 7, 1871, Stephen Friel Nuckolls was selected to serve as President of the Council and Ben Sheeks was selected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

[6] However, the legislation was vetoed by Governor John Allen Campbell.

The House of Representatives voted in favor of overturning his veto, but the Council did not.

[7] On December 18, the Council approved Governor Campbell's nominations of J. H. Hayward for Auditor and J. W. Donnan for Treasurer.