Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-10-16

was as follows for Governor, Jeni'on l7o, billing
The Speaker announced the following committees.
On Raies-Mcssrs Swift, Chandler Of Woodstock
Villas.
On Elections-NIcssrs Fullum, Baxter of Iurng.
on, Smith of Putney, Tcnncy, Cleveland of Coventry
Jones of Richmond. Adjourned =,
SsSArE-Thc journals of yesterday were read
On motion of Mr. Miner the Senate proceeded to tho
election of the following officers:
De Witt G. Clark, Sccy of the Senate,
Bud w. Smith, Chaplain.
On motion Of Mr.. Eaton Of Franklin, tho Senate |
then proceeded 10 the election of the Standing Com
lntccs, agrccahly to the rules of the Senate, which
On Finance Mcssrs. Adams Norton, Fletcher.
On Judiciary cssrs. Short Wooster.
On ClaimsMessrs. Clark Whcclock, Butler.
On observation-disclosures. Eaton Of Franklin Co.
Short, Dana.
On Agriculturc-Mcssr Foster, Harvey, Chip
man.
On Manufac,urcs--Mcssrs.w Waterman, Palnor, Gil.
On Elections-Messrs. Bates, Morse, Eaton Of
Washington Co.
On Military AfFairs-Messrs Crawford, Clark, Be.
mis-.
On Roads and Canals-Mcssrs. Bottom, whea,lcy,
Russell,
On Bonks-Messrs Townslcy, Swift, Marsh
On Land Taycs--Mcssrs. Marsh, Dean, Howe.
A communication was received from the Governor
announcing the appointment of Geo. u. Manscr, Esq
as Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs for the ycsl
ensuing and that the annual executive message would
be transmitted to morrow at 10 O'clock a. NJ.
A resolution from the House fixing on Friday after
noon for nominating county officers and Saturday
forenoon for confirming them, was taken up, and on
motion of MIR. Foster, who thought the resolution
involved too much haste in tho business, laid the
table.
Mr.. Miner then offered n resolution n rescnd tho
foregoing resolution and for fixing on Tuesday and
Wednesday for tn. purposes of the former resolution
assigning the contested elections Of Washington,
cnunty, the result of which might change the party
ussendcncy said county, as reason for its notion
Mr. Butler opposed the motion; said tho nonina.
tons would be suspended in Washington county till
the contested elections should be decided and he could
therefore see no reason why county appointments
should he thus arrested
Mr.. Miner rejoncd and Mcssrs Townsley, Woos-
ter and Short supported the resolution.
Ncssrs. Marsh and Crawford opposed the resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Eaton Of Washington co. also spoke against
the resolution, stating that the nominations Of his
county were TO be suspended by common consent of
parties till the disputed elections should be settled;
when motion of Mr.. Short the resolution was laid
on the table. Adj.
Horsr--Praycr by Rev. Mr.. Hardy
Select committee on petition Of Ebenczer Hunting
ton and others Mcssrs. Hcbard, Cuts, Tenney.
ResOiuiions-Uy Mr.. Adams of South Hero, in
stluciing committee of elections to inquire whether
any members OF the House hold offices under the u.
5. Govcrnmen,-ado by Mr.. Smile TINT the
standing committees of the House should be compo-
scd parity Of farmers ana mcChhnlcSnfcr some re-
marks by Mcssrs. Chandler of Woodstock, and Smile
it adopted, lbs to Gil by Mr.. Warner of New
Haven nstructing ldclaiy committee to inquire into
the cxpedicn"y Of abollshing capital punishment ~
dOp,cd; by Mr.. Ha2en requiring call of the roll and
each member TO rise in his place and state his occupa
tion-lad on the tables by Mr. Hodges, requesting the
to furnish detailed statement Of money paid
out the past year for military drills and courts MARTIAL
adopted
The chair after consideration Of the resolution this
morning adopted in reference to the standing commit.
tees, took occasion To remark that taken in connce
zion with the standing rules of the House. it would he
extremely embarrassing if not impossible to carry il
malpractice; and on motion Of Mr.. Sanborn, after
remarks by Mcssrs Sanborn, Smile, Sprague, Wash
burn, Bsard and Barnes Of Addison the vote adopting
the resolution rcconsdercd and the resolution on
motion Of Mr.. Warner of Ncwhaven, was dismissed
l6S to 50.
Petitions refrrred OF Dan b. Bcsue and others
TO com. on Roads and canals; of Harvey Curtis and
81 others Of Brandon, praying repeal of all license
laws relative to ardent spirits, TO select committee Of
seven. Adj.
AFTERNOON
Mr.. Foster called u, joint resolution which had
been previously introduced by Mr.. Wooster, for the
appointment of committee Of three from each House
to report rules, and the same was passed.
Mr.. Wooster called up the resolution offered by
him yesterday, prohbilory Of the sale of Bank char
tiers, and explained his object in Offering it, which
To prevent recurrence, if it could be done of such
transfers as is said to have been made to citizens Of n.
York, by the owners of Essex Bank. The rcsolu.
ton was passed Adj.
HousE.-The Speaker laid before the House com
munlcaton from tho Governor, announcing the ap-
polntmcnt of Geo. b. Manser as h s Secretary, and
that ut 10 o'clock TO morrow, he would transmit his
annual mcssagc-w'ct read.
Resolution.-By Mr. Warner Of n. fixing 10 o clock
Wednesday next for joint assembly to elect Secrc-
tary Of State; laid on the table.
BWs-By Mr.. Fuliau, in addition 10 the act relat.
ing to proceedings in canccry referred judiciary COM
mtiec; by Mr. Hodges, discharGng Jail bond Of Fran
| r rpfp tn ftpNp Wov
| by MIR. Cults, granting TO David III. Sumner the
right of toll bridge referred TO committee of Ways
| and Means.
Petitions. Hazen NJ Morrison, referred to gen.
crol committee; of r.. r. Learned and others, to
| same committee; of VIM. Hawkins and others to
committee on Military affairs of Il. w. Fuller and
others to land tax committee Of Abel Drury to COM
mlttee of claims; of Sylvanus Ripley, to committee
| of claims.
Mr.. Swift from the COMMITTEE, reported Rules for
the present session, which were adopted.
The Speaker appointed the following committee on
the petition Of Harvey Curtis and others: Messrs.
Warner Of New Haven Hazcn, Closson, Tcnney
Mattocks, Davis Sanborn. Adj.
| SATURDAY, Oct. 10, A. NJ.
| SENArE.-Mr. Adams offered resolution for the
appointment of a committee on the part Of the Sen
| ate to canvass the votes for members of Congress
| passed.
On motion of Mr.. Wooster the Senate proceeded
to the election Of an assistant sscre,aryi a, .,
Edward A. Stansbcrry IA Is II
| Nathan S. Hill IL Is 10
| Charles Reed 2
SO on the third ballot Mr.. Stanberry was declared
elected, and was Immediately qualified
| Mr.. Clark offered resolution for joint asscmbl
Monday next, p. to elect reporter of decisions
Of Supreme Court laid on the table,
In accordance with previous resolution of thu
Senate the chair appointed the following commit
| tecs
On joint rules-Mcssrs Miner, Townsley ant
Wooster.
To canvass votes for members OF Congress
lst dist. Mr. Miner.
I'd. Mr. Clark
Sd. Mr. Palmer.
| 4th. Mr. Adams.
9Th. Mr. Harvey.
The annual executive message was received, read
.nd on motion of Mr. Foster 300 copies ordere'
TO be printed.
Mr., Miner from the committee, reported rules fol
the prescn, session, which were adopted.
A resolution from the hOnsc, for joint assembl
Tuesday next 3 p. m. to elect commissioners OF tn
deaf dumb, and blind was concurrcd in al.o . rcso
luton for the election of Judges Supreme court wa
so amended to fix Tuesday next 10 A. m. for thi
purpose, and concurred in. Mr.. Clark then offered
resolution fixing the time to elect reporter Of tn
"eclsons of the supreme court, which was passed.
Mr.. Foster introduced bill authorizing a gencrs
system of banking which was referred to tho CON
on banks. Adj TO Monday