The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-10-19
Whole number, 212

OF the people.
Pending this election Messrs. Smeed
of Dummerston and Railway of Poultney
presented themselves in the House, and
on motion of MIR. Everett were sworn
and permitted to vote.
The House then proceeded to the
election of Clerk Pho tempore, Messrs.
Warner and Henry being, tellers, when
FERRAND F. MERRILL, Esq, of Mont
pelier, was elected by the following vote ::
F. F. Merrill, 1l3
o. I'll. Smith SO
r. r, Thral 3
The Speaker nominated the Canvass
ing Committee on the part of the House,
as follows and they were appointed:
Bennington CO~nty-Alessrs. Park,
Cole, Gibson.
WimdAam-Messrs. Clark, Rice of
Somerset, Field.
W;ndsor-Messrs. Dennison, Henry,
Smith
Rul0nd-Messrs. Kellogg, Harring-
ton, Neal.
Addison Messrs Wright, Smith of
Monkton, Smith of New Haven.
Orange,-Messrs. Foster, Sanborn,
Emery.
Chutendem'- Messrs. Whitemorc,
Douglass, Ambler.
WnstingtOn-Messrs, Holden, Wing,
Dewey.
Messrs. Chamberlain Sau-
born, Ross.
Fraa&Iin-Messrs. Barney, Gates of
Franklin, Clapp.
LomOiAe-M essrs. Kinds, Morgan,
Wilbur.
ORLEANS -Messrs. Human, Rowell,
Smith.
Esser-M essrs, Hubbard, Gould,
Howe.
Grand Isle Messrs. Martin, Holcomb,
Hall.
The usual messages were exchanged,
announcing the organization of each
House, and the appointment of can
vassing committee.
Resolutions. BY Mr.. Davis of n.
adopting the rules Of the last session for
the time being, adopted. From the Sen
ate, for a joint assembly to receive the
report Of the canvassing Committee;
concurred in. From the Senate, order
ing 400 copies of Legislative Directory,
which was concurredin. BY Mr.. Wright,
to adjourn to 3 P. NJ. this day, adopted.
Adjourned.
8 o'clock, P. NJ
SENATE. Mr., Butler presented the
petition of FL Fl Reynolds, setting forth
that he was duly elected Senator for
Grand Isle County, and praying that he
may have leave to take his seat; referred
to committee on Elections
The time having arrived for going into
Joint Assembly, the Senators repaired to
the Hall Of the House of Representa-
tlves.
On the return Of the Senate from
Joint Assembly, Mr.. Farr introduced a
resolution for Joint Assembly to NOR
row at 10 o'clock for the purpose OF
electing a Governor, Lieut. Governor
and Treasurer. On motion Of Mr. Sar-
geant amended by striking out to-mor-
row at 10 O'clock" and inserting "this
afternoon at half past 4 O'clock" A
message was received from the House
that the House had concurred in the res
olution of the Senate for joint assembly.
The hour having arrived the Senate re-
paired to the Hall Of the House Of Rep
resentatives to go into joint assembly |
with the House.
The Senate having returned,
MIR. Cuas introduced a res, luton that !
the two houses go into County Conven-
tions on Friday at 10 O'clock, and to
meet in joint assembly on Saturday at
10 o'clock for the appointment of Coun-
ty officers; passed. On motion of Mr.
Starr the Senate adjourned
HOUSE. Mr.. Daniels of Rutland ap-
peared and was sworn.
Resolutions. By Mr.. Winslow, invi-
ting the clergymen Of Montpelier to Of
ficiate in rotation as chaplans Of the
House; adopted. BY Mr.. Winslow, to
furnish each member with one daily and |
one weekly newspaper; MIR. Davis of N.
demanded the yeas and nays, when the I
resolution was adopted, 1853 to 7. BY
Mr., Peck, for county conventions on
Monday next, 8 p IN and joint assembly
at 10 a. m. on Thursday next, to COM
plee county appointments; adopted.
The Chair announced the Committees
on Rules, viz, Messrs. Everett, Villas
and Whittemore.
Bills Introduced. BY Mr. Davis oil
Norwich, to repeal the militia acts of
1912, which was referred to the Com
mttee on Military Affairs. BY Mr.. Da-
Wis of N. relative to granting licences to
retailers of distilled spirits, and repeal
ing the act of Nov. 5 1912, which was
ralerrad To the Eannral Cnnmittea