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

Another evil which is deemed subversive of discipline
and good order among militia is the now
provided by law for the enforcement of the rules and
regulations governing the same, and the collection of
fines for delnquences. Should all questions of this
be referred to board composed of commissioned officers
detailed for that service from each regiment brigade,
to whom all denquencles should be reported by the
eraI commandans OF companies, it would uni
formy in decisions, which is very desirable.
The law of the last session authosng the executive
to procure the mounting of several pieces of ordnance
for distribution to newly organized companies of aril-
lery, has not been complied with. 1t ascertained
that two companies to whom and apparatus were
distributed under the law of 1921 had some time since
been dsbanded, and consequently the pieces and appa-
ratus were liable to go to decay not being in the
custody any person feeling interest in their preser
yaton Orders have been given to the companies
Gently raised in Stow and Morrstown, to take possession
| of those pieces
Information has been received from the officer in com
mand the United States Arsenal Vergennes that the
arms belonging to this state deposited there in bad
condition., and beginning to corrode. That being the
case, economy would dictate small appropriation to
able the Quarter General to have them examined
cleaned, and put in good state for preservation.
! In compliance with resolution of the Senate passed
at ITS last session, requesting me to procure estimate
OF the probable expense of geological and typographical
survey OF the State, have addressed several scientific
gentleman upon the subject the result of which
pondence will be laid before you at proper time.
Accident and the unaided enterprise of individuals,
have developed many of wealth, in the mineral
treasures of our mountains
From what has been already brought to light by these
aids of science should be brought bear upon the sub
ect, uuder the patronage of the State, and thorough
examination had with view to its practical utility,
important discoveries would be made, highly beneficial
the Stale spirit of scientific research would take the
place of pretended knowledge in the art of searching for
valuable mineral substances, and citizens saved from
the ultless expenditure OF much time and money Sur
veys of similar character have been prosecuted in
of the neghboIing states and believed to have pro-
/ duced the most satisfactory results.
This is object intimately connected with the pros
neritV hest this State and
mended that be taken for its early accomplish
men fits consequences should be such as are antic-
pated, it could fail of afordng profitable employment
to many of worthy citizens who would otherwise
leave the soil of their birth, to people the more fertile re-
gions of the west.
s The advantages of Typographical survey of the
State may not, superficial observer be very appa-
rent but still the time is not distant when the mpor
S lance of the measure will be duly appreciated The
: state of science calls for it, and its Importance for
practical purposes be highly valued 1t would
afford useful data in the location and survey of rail roads
and canals and if entered upon and prosecuted in the
only in which work of this kind should be done,
e would be productive Of great public utility
c In accordance with an actappropriatng the sum
l. therein mentioned for making celtan surveys appoint
IS ed, early in January last John c. Holbrook, Esq of
n Bratteboro and Erasus Fairbanks Esq of ST. Johns
= bury, commissioners Subsequently, the Hon. David N.
e Camp appointed to supply the vacancy occasoned
by the resignation of Mr. Fairbanks The survey is un
dersood to have been completed and report of the
ceedngs of the commissioners under the act will probably
= be transmitted for the information of the General Assem-
= bly, during the present session.
1t Under the joint resolution requesting the executive TO
exchange copies Of the reports Of the judicial decisions Of
this for those of each Of the other States, have caused
to be transmitted the executive authorities of the
era part of the volumes of the Vermont Reports,
and solicited exchange The favor will doubtless be
Id recprocaed whenever their legislatures shall be in
sion
r, During the of the Legislature, have received
n communications from several of our sister states, which
d. will be laid before you at an early day.
1t became my duty, by act of the last session of the
General Assembly to appoint suitable person, to
superntend the completion of the State House In COM
r. pliance herewith, appointed A. b. Young Esq, who
r had been employed architect from the commencement
If of the building whose report, when received, will be
g, communicated to the General Assembly 1t may be
g thought necessary to retain Mr. Young the whole,
part of the season. complete the building and its
closures and to carry and perfect the original design
n, The building when thus completed, will prove source
IT, of lasting credit the and skill of the architect,
and be highly creditable TO state
would respectfully refer you to my annual MESA ge
to the last legislature, for suggestions which are
I'd deemed highly important the prosperity and usefulness
IN of our schools they the medium through
y which reach the minds, and form the morals of the
h. rising generation Vermont has been liberal in provid