Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-10-25

select committee on geological survey to report
the probable expense of such survey adopted
BY MIR. Paul of Pomfret, nstructing the some
committee to inquire into the expedloncy of OPP
propriatlng part of the land fund for such sur
vey adopted BY Mr.. Taylor, as to the expedi- |
ency OF nslruciing the militia 10y placing one third
part, annually, under the direction OF competent
drill officers adopted,
Bill introduced By Mr.. Hoey, relating to un
divided lands in Ripton, referred to General COM
mttee.
The Governor communicated the annual re-
ports on the school fund.- on the state OF the treas
ury, on state prison. of bank commissioners, au
dilor's abstract, Of the treasurer on the safety
fund, OF Aduiant and Inspector General, &C.,
which were referred to the appropriate commit
tees, with TIE exception of the first which was
laid on the tube at the suggestion OF Mr. Villas,
with view of obtaining more detailed report.
The Senate came in and JOINT assembly was
formed for the election of Justices of the Supreme
Court. MIR. Sergeant moved to adjourn this cleo
ton to Friday afternoon next. Messrs Sergeant
and Garfield advocated the motion, on the ground
that there was a division of opinion, growing out
of sectional and not political preferences as to
the office of Chief Justice; and they claimed as
right, that the judicial district most Interested in
the appointment, should have opportunity for con-
suation. Messrs. Dillingham; of the Senate aud
Villas Of the House opposed the posponement,
claiming that the court was the property not of
one party but of all pnrtes not of section but OF
the whole state, and insisting that the joint assem-
bly, was the only proper pluce TO discuss and de
eide upon the appointment of the judges. Ayes
SO, noes l26 ; so the motion to postpone was neg
atived. Mr. tiebard then nominated Hon. Chus
X, Williamson Chief Justice, aud Mr.. Garfield
nominated Hon. Stephen Royce. The ballot was
proceeding, in the course Of which Mr.. Sergeant
informed the joint assembly of a consultation OF
the members OF the Judicial district OF Bennington
4 a. a..
nous vote of the members from Bennington coun-
ty for change in the Judge of that dlstrc:, but
maj ority Of the district was aguins II change
Mr.. Garfield protested against proceeding III the
ballot until Bennington county should he heard,
and subsequently moved TO set aside the ballot, -
The Chair ruled the motion out of order, when
Mr. Garfield appealed from that decision. Mr.
Villas inquired whether the appeal was debateabe?
The chair read the lb rule Of The Senate 1.-THE
rules of which body govern the joint ussembl, y as
follows:
"When n Senator shall he called to order, he
shall sit down, aud every question of order shall
he decided without debate, subject TO an appeal
TO the Senate"
And decided that by this rule debate was pre-
Guided
Mr.. Villas appealed from this decision.
After consultation, the Chair reversed this lie
clsion, when Senator Dillingham; suggested that
tho common sense view ofthe question fully just
fled the first decision Of the chair. Senator WoOs-
ter said he had voted, and let the decision he what
it would he would not vote again. The decision of
the chair, viz that the motion Of Mr.. Garfield WINS
not in order, was unanimously affirmed by the
Joint assembly
The ballot was then announced as follows, and
HON. CHARLES X. WILLIAMS
was declared to he elected Chief Justices:
Charles K, Williams, 1917
Stephen Royce, 40
Scattering,
Hon. STEPHEN ROYCE was elected first assist
ant justice unanimously.
For second assistant Justice, Mr. Coolidge nom-
mated Hon. Jacob Collamer and Mr.. Davis #
Norwich nominated Hon. Daniel Kellogg.
For Mr.. Coamer, 200
" Kellogg, 80
Scattering,
So the Hon. JACOB CoLLAMER was declared
elected.
For The third assistant justice, Mr.. Dillingham;
nominated Hon. Isaac +. Redfeld, and ". Suth
>of Hinesburgh nominated Hon. Geo. p. Marsh.
Mr.. Redfeld, 232
Mr.. Marsh, 10
Scattering,
And Hon. ISAAC F. RKDrIELD was decar-
ed elected.
For fourth assistant Justice MIR. Griswold nom
mated Hon. Milo L. Bennett Mr.. Adams OF South
Hero nominated Hon. Geo. P. Marsh and MIR.
ItODDlnS, SeCOnueV ny MI. fluS, UUnltlldleu CHuSs
Linsey, Esq.
Milo l.. Bennett, lis
Milo Bennett,
Milo N. Bennett,
1922
Charles Linslry, 81
Geo. i. Marsh, ~
Charles Marsh
1l8
On this ballot being declared, Mr.. Griswold
mo, ed that the votes for Milo Bennett and Milo ~
Bennett be coumed Tor Milo l.. Bennett; ayes 81
noes 81. The chair decided that he did moi, in
his opinion, have the privilege Of giving The cast
ing vote and therefore declared the motion Of MI
Griswold 10 be decided in the negative.
Mr.. Adams of South Hero moved to adjourn,
the joint assembly to tomorrow, p. m; ayes 1870
noes 81. So the motion was carried. The Sem
ale Withdrew and the House adjourn 81.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, Oct. 20, 184l.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Mr. Bol,un Introduced resolution inslitutng
an inquiry as to The proprety fnaking provision
for paying off the state debt referred 10 The com
on finance.
Bill by MIR. Sheldon, relating to the acknowl-
edgement Of deeds twice read and referred TO n
select committee of three.
Peiition-by Mr.. Sahin, of the inhabitants o
Mortified, OH the subject OF slavery referred Il
a select committee of three.
BiHs-by Mr.. Bartlett repeating the 9th ser.
ton Of the 18th chapter of the law relating 10 the
militia referred 10 tie com. on military affairs =
BY Mr. Dillingham;, providing for the next election
of members OF Congress in This State in the monll
Of JnnInrV. IS43 twice read. md on motion of NJ