Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-15
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1916.

leaving his credentials athome through accident,
and the House had been accustomed, with scarce
ly an exception, to admit IN such instances without
hesitation. In reference TO Mr. Bolster, it was a
question of eligibility. The Constitution provides
that member of the popular Branch must have
been resident of the town which he represents
at least one year previous to his election. The
constablej as the statute directs in such cases. had
certified that the member elect had not resided the
requisite time in the town, and consequently it was
incumbent upon the House to refer this matter TO
the appropriate Committee for investigation. In
the case of Mr. EIwel the credentials differed ma
teriay from the form prescribed by the statute
There was no certificate that he had received a
majority OF the votes, but simply that he was de-
clared elected moreover the constable of Glasten-
bury had certified that John Elwell. the applicant
for the seat did not receive majority of the votes
cast There was certainly in the premises great
room for doubt, and he thought the Committee on
Elections should have charge of the subject
These views were also supported by Messrs. Miner,
Smith of Weston and Stoddard. Messrs IIarring-
ton and Thomas thought that the question simply
was whether one member should be admitted with
out any evidence whatever that he had been elected
and two others eSclFled, who at least had prinla
tacie evidence of their election They deprecated
all party distinctions in the decision of the ques-
ton. The amendment prevailed, l22 to G5.
Mr.. Chase moved that the resolution be dismiss
ed lost the resolution was adopted 1913 to o. and
Mr. Frost appeared and was sworn
Mr.. Smile presented a resolution directing the
chair in the appointment of the Standing Commit
tees, TO include in each farmer or mechanic lie
believed that it had always been the practice to
-
mittees, none but professional men, and members
of classical education. He thought that every in
teres and every order Of society," when practicable,
should be represented upon such committees since
their reports usually have decisive influence upon
the fate Of every measure referred to their investi-
cation. The resolution had no connection with
politics it only object was TO secure impartality
and subserve sound policy.
The Char decided that the resolution modified
the rules of the House, and must accordingly lie
twenty-iour hours for consideration.
The House proceeded TO the election OF Clerk
and
FERRAND +. MERRILL
was elected and sworn
+. L. Merrill, 1l7
II. A. Kinball, 63
S. p. Lathrop, 10
Also, to the election of Engrossing Clerk, and
NORMAN DURANT
was elected and sworn.
Norman Durant, Us
Horace Clark 63
A. NJ. Dickey, IL
A message received from the Governor, an
nouncng that he would take his oath of office at 2
o'clock this aiiernoon that he would deliver his
annual Message on Saturday at ten o'clock, A. NJ.
and also that no had appointed Frederick Billings,
Secretary Of Civil and Military Affairs.
Mr. Benton introduced bill amending Sect. IL,
Chap. AZ of the Revised Statutes, so as to exempt
fifty bushels OF potatoes, one plough, and certain
other agricultural implements from attachment
referred to Committee on the Judiciary.
Petitions were presented from merchants and
others in Burlington, Topsham, Woodstock, Rich
ford Bakersfield, Derby, Halifax, Hartford, Shore
ham, Charleston Wailsfed, Burke, Hlnesburgh,
Lunenburgh, Ilighgate, Georgia, Cabot and Brat
tlebofough, praying FOR an increase OF the amount
to be paid for peders licences and also of the PEN
ales for peddling without license; referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Senate came in and the following appoint
ments were made
SILAS II. HODGES, ESQ.
of Rutland Auditor of Accounts: for Mr. Hodges
l3l, Ira Davis, Esq. of Norwich, 65, Scattering s.
PETER Il. WASHBURN, ESQ.
Of Woodstock, Reporter OF decisions of the Su-
preme Court: for Mr.. Washburn, 1885, Edward d.
Barber, US
The Senate retired and the House adjourned.
SENATE
AFTERNOON. Met and adjourned.
HOUSE,
Mr. Harrington called up the credentials of the
members elect from Glastonbury and Mount Tabor
and moved they be referred to the Committee on
Elections carried.
| Mr. Miner presented the petition of Erasus Jew
EFT to be admitted TO seat in the House in the
place of the sitting member from Prwnal.
Bills intrOduced.-By Mr.. Lawrence, in addition
to sections IA and 10 of chapter !, R. s., providing
for the election of town representatives. by plurality
on the fourth ballot. BY Mr.. Russell, re-distrclng
the Judicial circuits of the State By Mr..
that revenue accrung from pedlers' licenses should
be paid to the county instead of the State Treasu-
rer. By Mr.. Russell, to incorporate the Chittenden
County Infrmary. BY the same, TO pay Sophia S.
Allen, widow of Geo A. Allen, certain debentures
of her deceased husband. All referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
Petitions REFERRED From citizens of Rocking
ham, Irasburgh, Westminster, SALISBURY, Guild
hall. Grafton West Fairlee and Hancock, all in
favor of further restrictions upon peders; all re-
! ferred 70 the Committee of Ways and Means. Ol
Gideon Palmer and others, against further restrc-
tons upon peders read and referred to the same
committee. OF Timothy Goodale and others,
against capital punishment, which was read, and OF
5. c. Eaton and others, on the subject, refer
red to the judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Fry introduced a resolution for the appoint
ment ofcommittees to canvass the votes for Mem
bers of Congress: passed.
Adjourned.
THE VOTE FOR THE STATE TICKETS.
1t has already been remarked, in the legislative
reports of Thursdays proceedings, that the votes
for state officers for the towns Of Bridpor Sharon
and Holland have not been returned; in order