The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-10-17
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
From Walton's Daily Journal.
THURSDAY, Der. 10, 1914.
SEN ATE

The Senate convened in the Senate
Chamber, at ten o'clock A. NJ. and was
called TO order by the President.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Manser,
Chaplain of the last session.
The Secretary called the roll, and ad-
ministered TO the Senators the oath requir.
ed by the Constitution.
Resolution. By Mr. Camp, that the
rules OF the Senate of last year be adopted
as the rules the present session, omiltilng
The clause which provides for committee
on rules, and also The clause which au.
lhorizes the president to appoint other Of
6cers OF the Senate than Door Keeper and
Assistant Door Keeper; passed. BY Mr.
Camp, that the Joint Rules of The last ses-
sion be adopted as The joiut rules OF the
present session; on motion OF MIR Ncyes,
ordered to lie on the table.
The following Senators were nomina-
ted Canvassing Committee by the Chair
Messrs 3. F. Morgan, Thompson, Bill
ings, Chittenden, Rich, Bass, Stone, Scott,
Cahoon, Hubb,rd, Camp, Noyes, Mar.
shall, Reynolds.
The nominations were confirmed, and
| the oath was administered 10 The com,
Joint Resolution that both Houses meet
in jeint assembly at !hfee o'clock this af,
lernoon TO hear the report Of the Canvass.
ing Committee; passed.
On motion of Mr. Camp, the Senate
proceeded to the election OF Secretary and
Assistant Secretary,
Luther b. Poland Esq of Morristown
was nominated by MIR Moves, and De
Witt c. Clarke, Esq. OF Brandon by Mr.
Camp.
Mr. Clarke was elected by The follow.
ing vote:
De Witt C. Clarke, 20
Luther B. Poland, 9
Whereupon Mr. Clarke was sworn into
office.
For the office of Assistant Secretary,
Enoch Davis OF Bennington was nomin-
aled by Mr. Woodbridge, and Cha's Reed
Esq. OF Montpelier, by MIR Richardson.
The votes having been received and count,
ed, Mr. Davis was declared elected
A message was received from the House
that the House had assembled, had organ
Ized, and was ready 10 proceed 10 bust
ness.
Resolutions. BY Mr. Harris, that 400
copies of the Legislative Directory be
printed FOR the use of the men. bers pass
ed. By MIR Briggs, that the Secretary
cause to be provided during the session
one daily newspaper, published in Mont
pelier, tor the use OF the President, Secre-
tnry, Assistant Secretary, and each Sena>
tor. Mr. Cahoon moved to amend by add
ing one weekly newspaper. Amendment
was assented to by Mr. Briggs, and resolu,
ton passed
A message from the House, that
Canvassing Committee had been appoint.
ed upon the part of the House, and that
the House had conturred in the joint res.
olulon for joint assembly this afternoon
A joint resolution was also reported
from the House, that the joint rules of the
last session be adopted, until others are
supplied; ordered by the Senate 10 lie upon
the table.
Mr. Briggs moved that when the Senate
adjourn. it be TO meet al 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon; carried.
On motion of Mr. Briggs the Senate
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The members having assembled were
called to order by J. Mem: Shafter, ESQ.,
Secretary of State, aud qualified, when the
House was organized as follows:
For speaker, Mr. Whitemore of Milton
10 minated Andrew Tracy, Mr. Kidder
lOminaled VIM Snnhnrn and Mr. UiIhur