Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-01-19
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
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81 Mr Csiaas the never q ias slovioa Il the ,sv.
srsl sr'ie, relating thereto hrh We 6sI ia the Bel
low, rsI jsyrssl, derived from the eo,fsspondeu, Of
the I'd io'.
He M c. could see no objection TO the
creation OF n Senate. The Constitution OF
Vermont was copied from tina, Of Pennsyl.
vania, and the people of that State made an
alteration, dividing the Legislative power. a
years afterwards. He also referred to
Georgia as having changed her form of gov.
eminent so as 10 assmilatc, ~ this respect
to those of other states. No alteration. said
he, should,in my opinion be made for Sigh,
cause, but the very course pursued by The
patriot fathers OF the State, 10 relation TO
this question shows conclusiycly that they
did not anticipate that the constitution
which they adopted would always be accept
able. Had they the cgotsm to supposed
themselves, or their regulations perfect II
were libel upon their memories to suppose
this. But the sound Of Senate, rings in the
eats Of some as disturbing their cquanimity,
or exciting their fears. The Council. say
they, sounds much better, the members are
adrisers-truly hey Gre q set of good fellows.
But, TO revert TO the past - fundamental
rules, as we'll as guides, checks and baan-
ces, are the necessary ingredients of a good
government, and perhaps with this view,
said Mr. &. on board the .Uayhower, ere
they reached the shore, our ancestors form
ed constitution, or an instrument similar
When the constitution OF Vermont was a.
dopted with prophetic eye, the founders
forcsaw that alterations, for various causes,
nigh, be needed, and therefore provided for
the present contingency.
But, at the very Threshold Of our discus
sion, NC are met by this knock down argu-
ment. ooh we've got along very well, and
we should let well-enough alone" as though
the experience of others should pass, as the
idle winds, UNDECIDED. Truly our S,nte has
witnessed IN connection with others, even
en,iable prosperity, as the natural results Of
good national laws, salubrious soil, and
untirIng perseverance. 'Ue haze done we'll
Yes. but the question is, has the government
done well Has cur prosperity resulted
from our iegisiafion' Has that legisa-
ton been stable Look at the acts on
your Statute book--contemplatc the un-
certainty the natural result OF placing
the sole legislative power in one body
Here we have IAN act entitled an act in ad-
u, tn nm ct lad
amendutory, explanatory and perhaps other
torys, besides repeating and rc,lying acts,
somewhat, like the "dog that worried the
cat that killed the rat tina, eat the malt that
lay in the house that Jack bulls" Its one
think to do we'll in legislation, but another
thing, almost as important, is 10 make the
freemen bei,epe that we do well-thus sccu-
ring not only the confidence of our consti-
tuents, but the stability of oui institutions
This question, said Mr. c. should have no
connexon with the varying politicks ofihe
day. We are to pass for good or for evil
upon the fundamental principles Of our
State government; and in the adoption OF
the articles under consideration we have
the assurance that the senators proposed to
be elected, shall come together clothed
with authority directly from the people
whereas in the Council, plurality elcciing
the wishes of the majority may be set al
nought and the chamber may become the
arena ofpolilcal gladiators, all Of one poll
teal stamp. IL the amendments be adop
ted, we secure one imp"ttant desideratnm
The two branches will be composed of diff
fereni elements; and the Senators, of the
Counties and State each operating us q
check upon the other. The small towns
now have have lel islaiive power compare
lively as five 10 one, and j, is hoped and be-
licyed that the articles Of compromise now
under consideration will be considered as
such and adopted as SUCH else hereafter
as We know IT is in their power, council
may hereafter, say at the next septenay
call convention with reference only 10
population, and the small towns may find
that while grasplng at the shadow they
have lost the substance.
FRENCH AFFAIRS.
Be,~eeu the years 1907 and 1912. the Govern