Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-16


Smith, 90
f. +. Merrill, s
j.. d. Barber,
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A resolution from the Senate fixing Friday
morning for joint committee 10 elect Treasur-
CT for The ensuing year, was concutrcd in.
On motion Of Mr.. Brown OF Worcester, The
House proceeded 10 elect assistant clerk Mr..
Brown nominated John l.. Buck-Mr. Field
of w. nominated Elan r.. Jewctt--and Mr..
Buck was elected as follows.
Buck 1872
Jeweti %
FF Merrill
2t5
MIR Necdham introduced q resolution for two
weekly papers and one daily paper 10 be fur
nished the members. Mr. Briggs moved to a.
mend, 70 as 10 provide one weekly and three
daily-losi. Mr. Dillingham; moved for two
daily papers agreed 10, 80 TO So Mr. Sleep
er moved to dismiss the rcsolution-negatived
Mr. Hatch moved one each daily and weekly
and, before any question was taken, the res
olution was laid on The table.
On motion Of Mr. Tracy, the House procee-
deJ 10 elect engrossing Clerk. Mr. Tracy
nominated F Merrill, and Mr. Field of w.
nominated d P Thompson. Mr. Merrill was
elected by The following vote:
Merrill Il3
Thompson "a
Scattering
Adjourned.
FRrDAY, Ger. 10.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Message from the House, by their clerk,
that the House had coucurred in assigning a
time for the election Of a Treasurer, and in
the resolution Tor election Of Secretary Of State,
as amended, by assigning the same time Tor
election of Judges of The Supreme Court.
Resolution, by Mr.. White, that the Senate
now proceed 10 the appointment of standing
committees. Passed.
The following committees were then ap.
pointed, by ballot; the first ON each being
chairman.
and Van Sicklcn.
On the Judiciary-Messrs Briggs, Phelps, oil
Windham, and Converse.
On Ciaims-Messrs Perpoint, Howe and
Burton.
On Education Messrs Bell, Swift and Ea-
ton.
On Agriculture Palmer, Ingals
and Jeuness.
On Manufacturer Miller, Water
man and Allen.
On Elsctions-Messrs White, Cobb, and
Foster.
On Rules-Mcssrs Briggs, Kinsinan and
| Pier joint.
| On Military .qfairs-Messrs Phelps, oil
Windsor, Lawrence and Edgerton.
On Roads and Canals-Messrs Young, Ran
| ney and Kinsman.
On Banks-Messrs Porter, White and
Howe.
On Land Tares-Messrs Smile, Swift and
Reywood.
| Petitions iniroduced-By Mr. White, The
I petition Of the Ladies OF PLtncy, praying
prohibition OF the traffic in ardent spirits. By
Mr. Howe, petition Of the ladies of Castle
ton, upon the same subject Read, and or
motion of Mr. Picrpoint, referred 10 commit
lee OF three, 10 be appointed by the chair, to
whom all similar petitions are to DO referred.
Communication from the Governor, annonn
cling the appointment of Geo. B. Manser, Esq
Secretary OF Civil Affairs, and assigning o.
clock this afternoon, for the communication o
the annual Message.
Committee on Temperance Memorials
Messrs Picrpoint, White and Young.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. James Church oil Kirby apI cared AM
took his seat. The chair announced the FOL
lowing Appointments Committee On Rules.
Messrs. Tracy, Smith Of ST. Adams, klttrldge
Joseph Somerby, DOOr.keeper.
Del Billings, } OG;cersof
Human Rubleo ~ Uo,,c.
WIN. +. Burnham,
Lucas NJ. Miller, Messenger.
A resolution from the Senate for director
was concurred in.
MIR. Partridge introduced three resolutions
which were, on his motion, laid on the iabl,
DECLARING that the resolution of 1855, grant
inc %. 1000 acres of land 10 Moore's chart
school, ought to be repealed that the occu
pants ought TO have the privilege Of purchasin
the same at fair price, and the proceeds TO 9
to aiding and improving the militia OF I'll
Stale; and instructing the committee on 'edt
cation to repor, bills accordingly.
The House resumed the consideration OF III
resolution for newspapers Iendlng the discu:
sion, in which Messrs. Elliot Opposed 10 fu
nishine any at the expense of the State,) TIT
cy, Brewster, and Dee leach Tor one daily pr
perl took part the Senate came IN ioT III
purpose of eectng Treasurer for the year e.
suing. Mr.. Peck nominated Charles Il
Clenves. Mr. Brown of Worcester moved lhi
the joint assembly adjourn 10 Saturday morI
ing 10 o'clock carried, 1873 10 loo.
r he two houses then went into JOINT aasen
bly, for the purpose of elecilng Secretary
state and Judges Of the Supreme Court Tor II
year ensuing.
Secretary of Stale.
Gil Knapp, Nominated by MIR FAIR
banks,) "a
ED Barber, Nominated by Mr. Field) 10
Scattering
Whereupon L Knapp was declared elected
Supreme Court.
Charles X Williams, CHIEF Justice.
Stephen Royce, lst Assistant " elected
Samuel S Phelps, I'd unan,-
Iacoh Collamer Sd " mously