Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-21
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.


ing an opportunity for repeal of the act previous TO
its taking elect Such doubts were certainly enter
tanned by my SELF aud time has but served to confirm
taem 1t is strongly believed that an attemp to carry
out the provisions Of the law won not only be atten-
ded with great embarrassment and inconvenience, but
would altogether fail of edecting the purpose sought
to be accomplished | would, therefore, respectfully
recommend repeal ofthe act in QUESTIONABLE should
the legislature concur with me IN the main opinion,
there are obvuus reasons why the subject Shohd re-
ceve immediate attention.
1t is source of much qualification to me to be able
to express nv firm and decided conviction that, under
the reg tions recently adopted for the supervision OF
our common Schools and the efforts made IN conncc-
ton with that supervision TO improve these institutions
and extend their influence, papabe advancement
has been made in many PARTICULARS, although much re-
mains to be desired. But the condition OF this
great interest of the State and its present demand up
on uswl be considered in the Report Of the State Sill
perntendent which in due time will be laid before yoI
is unnecessary for me to dwell upon this subject
here.
have received the third annual report of the State
Geongist, and it is in process Of publication. 1t
appears from the Report that the survey has been pro-
crossing during the past year with good degree
activity and success and that the field labor has been
mainly completed only a small portion of the State re-
naming unexpIored The originally approp lated
for the purposes of the survey will be exhausted on
the first day of March next and from the estimates of
the Geoogst, appended to the Report, ltappears that
an additional appropriation OF sixteen hundred dollars
q year, Tor two years will be required to complete the
renuinng systematic field Labor u make sucA freA-
aminations Of certain localities may be found nee
essary in making ont the final Report and to prepare
the report for publication.
have heretofore so strongly expressed my convic-
IL. c I q - to.
and of its credit to the State that is needless for me
5 to say that trust the appropriations will be readily
MADE that obstacle shall be presented to It's sue
. cessful aud honorable completion.
f In accordance with resolution passed at the last
session of Legislature, directing me to appoint some
f one to examine the documents collected by Henry Sic
vens Esq., relative to the claims Of this State upon the
government of the United States, for expenses incur
red during the Revolutionary war, appointed the Hon.
d Charles K. Williams, whose report have reason to
believe will be submitted to the Legislature at its pres
ent session.
70 carry into effect the resolution of the last
It son directing to appoint suitable person or
persons, to correspond with the sculptor Powers re-
: specting proposed statutes in Marble of Ethan Allen
and Thomas Chittenden for the vacant inches in the
lobby of the Capitol, | appointed the Hon. Charles
G Paine and the Hon George P. Marsh. Their report
has not yet been received, nor am appred what pro-
gress has been made in the work assigned to them
" but believe it wild be faithfully accomplished at the ear
e Hest period practicable.
l. Under the resolution requesting me to examine Oh
IF cause to examined the Historic Al Collection of Hen
d ny Stevens. Esq. appointed the Hon. Sa nuel Gratis
o and A. q. Chadwick ESQ., to examine the collection
and report to the the number, character, and value
the books aud documents which 1t embraced, and The
e price at which they could be obtained, Their repor
l. has been made to me; but not feeling myself authonzeC
D to make The purchase the terms proposed the sub
ect is open for such action the Legislature may SEE
l. iii to take in regard to it. The report Of the commit
tee will be laid before you,
s. Under the series of resolutions providing for the
e collection of the Surveyor Generals papers and ohr
documents pertaining the history OF the State, som
progress has been made towards accomplishing tin
purposes contemplated by the Legislature but th
business is not yet fully completed
u During the year communications on sundry topic
have been received from several States, which WI
y at early day be laid before you: as will also CON
y, muncation from one of the Directors of the New
y York Institute for the Bind suggesting the prophet
ii of provision being made by this Stle by whc
Nd part Of It's unfortunate blind who educttel
H. the expense OF the State, may be- placed in that mat
70 tuition, deem proper also 10 state that the resou
tons passed ut the last session of the Legislature, re
i, htng to Slavery and the Mexican War, trlnsmte
% by me to the Executive Of Virginia, We're rrcouVeyd
ho me in accordance with order Of taa Legislature
~, fonhwtn' This is not announced to You because an
l. action regard to it Is supposed to be necessary bt
40 as .ermunt can have no fears that her honor will
va dlmned by The contrast IN the respective positions
w the two States is deemed due to her thai recoi
ha of the transaction should be in her own strkecpn
'ar believe that the position Of Vermont is distinct
n understood in regard to all those great questions
al national policy, which from lime to tue agltatr
Il our national councils, and in which Vermont IN con
es mon with the other States Of the Union has DEE
~, interest 1t affords occasion for the most proi0ul
regret that the unhappy war with neghborlng repn
yo lie has not yet been terminated but, on the cuuLar
IN is still making greater and greater demands upon Ii
r.. blood aud treasure Of the nation. 1t is believed til
~ W. has seen nothing IN the progress OF the contest,
ll, chlnge her sentiment, ether regard to the Insult
~ cheney Of the grounds which the war commence
is The unwortmnes' Of the purposes for which it
M been wagrd. She cannot recognize the general O.
I'm ernmnnt committed to any career Of conquest Il
90 will she regard any unaCcOmpiShed schemes of ter
to turla ACKNOWLEDGEMENT as presenting obstacle to
tie speedy adjustment Of existing difficulties. Peace s
uneQnWocdlly qesrs and asks tor territory, whet
IN er slave or free, condition of its ESTABLISHING
.ca and security
not It remains for me to pledge you my cordial COOP
to ration in all your efforts to promote the the public WI
he fare And impressed with grateful sense Of our
m legations to thnse who nave generously commit
their interests to our care-guided by firm convcto
the OF truth and right, and aided by that Divine FAY
IN which alone can insure TO the best devils
in, plans may nope that abos for the session
emf advance the substantial prosperity and happiness
IN. the people of the State. HORACE EATON.
far EHECUTnE CHAMBER,
ern Hctober Ii, lo47.
the The senate went into Joint assembly,
ing On returnng, Mr. Hodges moved that so much
nto the Governors message relates to public accouI
ing be referred to the committee finance; car led.
ac- Cushnan moved that much as relates to the act
lws last session to prevent imposition and accidents in
&c sale of medicines be referred 10 "A select commit
ard with instruction to report bill for its repeal carried
i've Mr. Nash moved that so much relates to educ
ons tiou be referred to the committee on education: CT
Iied. Mir Kimball moved that so nluchas relates
per the rights Of married women be referred to the Judi
APP airy committee; carried
bic Mr. Hodges moved that so much as relates to
dit geological survey be referred to the committee on
rye ucaton; carried
eat ResottiOn-By Mr. Kimball, that the secretary
I'M state be requested to furnish the senate ebular stn