The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-10-17
THE LEGISL AZURE.

A quorum of both branches of tho Legislature
assembled at the capitol on Thursday last. Lieut.
Gov. Camp called the Senate to order, - members
being present, who took the oath o.! office. Rev.
BuEL W. SMITH, was elected Chaplainj NORMAN
WILLIAMS was elected Secretary, and WILLIAM
WESTON, Assistant Secretary.
The House was organized by choosing the Hon
SOLOMON FooTE, of Rutland, Speaker pro TEN.
A canvassing committee appointed on the
part of the House to meet tho committee from the
Senate. APPOINTED for tho same purpose, who re-
norted in Convention the following statement Of
votes cast for State Officers.
For GoocynOy.
siIas II. Jenison, $4,000 elected, 4522 majority
William C. Bradley, 1890
Scattering
Whole number of votes, 30,09S
For Lieutenant Governor.
David Nj. Camp, 22O12 elected, dos majority
John s. Pettibono 1856
Scattering 20
Whole number Of votes 3o,OSO
For Treasurer No election1
Augustine Clarke 1888
Charles Il. Ceaves II ,47G
Norman Williams, 1885
George T. Hodges, 6SG
Henry L. James 367
Luther Cross 800
Scattering 334
Whole number of votes 3o,uuo
The House proceeded to ballo. for Speaker, and
made choice of Mr. FooTE.
Solomon Footo, 113
John Smith, 90
Andrew Tracy, 10
Mr. Foote briefly addressed the House.
A. l.. MINER, was elected Clerk, JonN l.. BUCK,
Assistant Clerk and f. f. MERRILL, Engrossng
Clerk.
In the Senate, on Friday, the following standing
~ ,to1l hill
On FinaRce--Hammond, Steele, & Van Sicklon.
On the Judictary-Brggs, Phelps, of Windham,
and Converse.
On Claims-Pierpoint, Howe and Burton.
On Education-Be, Swift and Eaton.
On .4gricuIture-P Palmer, Ingalls, and Jenness
On .Ntanufactures-Miller,W Waterman and Allen
On Elections--White, Cobb, and Foster.
On RuLcS-Brggs, Kinsman and PerPoint.
On military .4tairs-phelps, of Windsor, Law
renee and Edgcrton.
On R0adS and CGaalS-YOung, Ranney and
Knsman.
On Banks-Portcr White and Howe.
On Land Tdrcs-Smilio, Swirl and Haywood.
A communication received, announcing the
appointment of George B. anser Secretary OF Civ
ii Affairs.
Co0lmiuee on Temperance .MemOriais- Pierpoint,
White and Young.
In the House, MIR Partridge introduced three res
olutions, which were, on his motion, laid on the
table declaring that the resolution Of 17S5, grant
ing % 600 acres of land Moores charity school,
ought 10 be repealed; that the occupants ought 70
have the privilege of purchasing the same ut fair
price, and the proceeds to go TO aiding and mprov-
ing the militia ofthe State; and nstructng the COM
mittec on education to report bills accordingly.
Tho two houses then went into joint assembly
for the purpose of elecng Secretary Of State and
Judges of the Supreme Court for the year ensuing.
c. l.. Knapp, dominated by Mr. Fairbanks) 40
L. d Barber, dominated by Mr. Field) lOl
Charles X. Williams, Chief Justice; Stephen
Royce, 1st Assistant, Samuel S. Phelps, % do. ia
cob Coamer, Sd do. Isaac +. Rcdfeld, 4th, do. c.
lected without opposition
The Speaker Of the House announced the
Committee on EiectionS-Alen Of lras6urgh,
Necdham, Cory, Holden, Field Of Benson, Ray
mond, Boynon.
Mr. Manser Secretary Of the Governor, present
ed the Annual Message Of the Governor.
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