Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-01-27

in the high party times in 1872 and 1886,
aud might be again departed from. The
objections to this amendment, it was urged
mi ght all be removed by legislative enact
ments
On motion Of Mr.. Chamberlain ofO., the
committee rose and reported that 1t is ex-
pedent to adopt the seventh resolutlon,-
when the question was taken on adopting
the resolution, and resulted as follows
ayes IO5, noes 1l6: so the seventh amend
ment was rejected.
On motion OF Mr.. Chamberlain Of o.
an evening session was ordered, Suisse
uuently reconsidered.
Mr.. Fuller, by request, moved recon-
sderation of the vote of yesterday, rejecting
the 9Th aud 9th amendments. Laid on the
table.
Mr.. Thomas, by request, moved to recon-
slider the vote of this afternoon, rejecting
the seventh amendment. Laid OH the Ia
bic.
Mr.. Nye Of Irasburgh obtained leave of
absence, and Mr.. Johnson was appointed on
the committee of debentures in his place.
Mr.. Lyman of Burlington introduced
resolution for the printing and distribution
of 1900 copies of the journals of this con-
vention which was adopted.
Tenure Of the office Of Judges.
The convention went into committee OF
the whole, Mr.. Lyman of Burlington in the
chair on the eighth amendment, which pro-
vides that the Judges of the supreme court
shall hold their offices for seven years, sub
iect to impeachment or removal by joint
resolution, passed by vote OF two-thirds of
both Houses.
Mr.. Story moved that the committee rise
and report that it is not expedent to adopt
the eighth resolution.
Mr.. Whittemore Of Milton rose briefly to
express his unqualified disapprobation Of this
amendment. For years these high Judicial
officers had been subjected to the test of an
nua elections, and the result had been that
Vermont always had judges as able as any
others, and whose reputation would equal that
of the Judges of any court in New England.
A change, he thought, would be prejudicial
to the people The powers of the judges
were great, and should be exercised with
discretion and moderation; and he would
not hold out a temptation to them to do 9TH
erwise by extending the term oftheir service.
Mr. Langdon called for the question at
once.
The committee then rose and reported
against the resolution, and the question on
its adoption was put--ayes 2, (Messrs Nye
and Paine of Brookheld, noes 224 so the
eighth proposed amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Langdon moved an adjournment
lost 1l2 to so.
Votes for State Officers.
The convention went into committee Of
the whole, Mr. Roberts in the chair, on the
ninth resolution, which is to adopt the ninth
amendment, which provides that a certificate
only of the votes for State officers shall be
returned TO the General Assembly, instead
of returning the votes sealed up.
Mr.. Barlow said the convention had re-
jected important amendments, and il would
seem to him ridiculous for the convention
to adopt this frivolous amendment.
Mr. Chamberlain, of o., thought the dis
position of the little pieces of paper called
rOtes was not very frivolous business.
Mr.. Needham thought it time now to re-
peat the arguments against altering that sa-
cred instrument, the constitution.
Mr.. Fullam thought it was no great trou-
Dlt 10 IeluTU Tue NOleS. II DIuu1ul llcIc, tIleJ
could be used to detect frauds.
Here many members were suddenly seized
with bad colds, but the gentleman from Lud-
low coolly persisted in keeping the floor
Motions to rise were made, but Mr.. Fulam
insisted that no motion could be made while
he had the floor, and assured gentlemen that
he should keep the floor as long as he pleased
Messrs Needham and Clark of MiddIetown
insisted otherwise Mr.. Field Of Newfane
said that no motion could by any means get
to the chair while member had the floor I;
and will tell you, sir, said he,-I know that
gentleman Of old, (pointing TO Mr.. Fullan,
and if members undertake to cough him
down. they will find, as the negro said to
the lightning when it struck the button
wood tree-"youve got your match"
This sally produced much laughter, and
cured all the bad colds Mr. Fulam con-
cluded his remarks, when Mr.. Field of N.
said that he wished to consult the Journals
of 1913 on the Colchester case, and see
whether it may be necessary to have the
votes for Governor returned here-and
moved that the committee rise. Agreed to
and the convention Adjourned
Wednesday Jan. H.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Young
Mr.. ChittendeE of Orwell obtained leave
of absence
Mr.. Austin introduced a resolution to adj
journ without day at O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Opposed by Mr.. Field of New
fame, and adopted
Return Of uOtrs for State officers.
On motion of Mr.. Colby the committee
ofthe whole was discharged from the ninth
resolution, and the question then REQUIRED
upon adopting the resolution. The resoIu-
ton WINS supported briefly by Messrs Chip
man, Galusha and Hunt, who urged that in
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