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

AgreelDly 10 Ule CONSTITUTION ana LAWS OF lne OJdIe
of Vermont the Senators and Representatives elect
convened at the State House in Mntpe!ior on Thurs
day, Oct i4h.
SENATE.
10 o'clock, A. M.
The Senate was called to order by D. w. C. Clarke
the Secretary; and after the roll called, the oath
of office administered to the Senators and the Sen
ate proceeded to the choice of President pro tenn
George T. Hodges of Rutland, nominated by |
Mr.. Nash, and Giles Harrington, of Grand Isle, by |
Mr. Robinson. Messrs Hilton and Miner were ap-
pointed ellers and the baloting resulted as follows
GEORGE T. HODGES, 10
Giles Harrington,
Scattering,
Mr. Hodges was declared elected and briefly return
ed his acknowledgements to the Senate for this renew
ed expression of their confidence. He was conducted
to the chair by Senators Harrington and Need.
On motion of Mr. Burton, the rules of the last Sen
ate were adopted the rules Of the present. until 9TH
erwise ordered.
On motion of Mr. Cushman, the Senate proceeded to
The election of Secretary. Mr. eastman nominated
D. w. &. Clarke, Of Burlington and Mr. Kidder nom
mated }. B. Danforh jr, of Montpelier. The result Of
the baloting was as follows:
D. W. c. CLARKE, IS
]. B. Danforth jr., s
and Mr. Clarke declared elected.
On motion of Mr. Nash, the Senate proceeded to the
choice Of Assistant Secretary. Mr. Brownel nomna-
ted Thomas 4. Powers, Of Woodstock and Mr. Miner
nominated S. NJ. Flint, Of Braintree Mr. Powers was
elected by the following vote:
THOMAS E. POWERS 10
S. NJ. Flint
Whereupon the Secretary and Assistant Secretary
were sworn into office.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, the Senate proceeded TO
the election of Chaplain. MIR Hubbard nominated the
Rev. L. J. SCOTT, of Montpelier, who unaui-
mousy elected.
The President announced the nomination of the fol-
lowing Joint canvasSng committee on the part of the
Senate:
Senators Mead Morse, Fox Hilton, Stewart, KID
der, Ferguson Robinson, Beenan, Mlttocks, IIbbard
White, Harrington and Miner, who were elected and
sworn.
Jornt Resolutions. By Mr. Hubbard, that the Secre
tary Of the Senate and Clerk OF the House procure to
b. published 600 copies of q Legislative Directory for
the use Of both Houses; adopted. By Mr. Cushnln,
that the joint rules of the last session. be the rules of
the present. until otherwise ordered; adopted BY Mr.
KImbal, that both Houses meet in Joint Assembly at
O'Clock this afternoon to hear the report of the Joint
CanvassIng Committee; laid on the table on motion Of
Mr. Foster, who suggested that the Senate had yet
been nItifed Of the organization OF the House.
Resolution By Mr. Brownel that the President,
Secretaries and each Senator be furnshe, with one
weekly and one dny newspaper. published in Mont
poIer, such as each snail desgnate laid the table
on motion OF Mr. Harrington.
MIR Burton moved that when the Senate adjourned,
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On motion Of MI Miner, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE
At ten o'clock A. NJ, the members elect of the
House were called to order by J. Nc NJ. Sdlter, ESQ
Secretary of State, ard the roll having been called
the members were sworn.
Mr. Converse moved thlt Mr. Adams of Andover be
admitted to seat without producing his credentials
agreed to-
The secretary informed the house that Messrs Ross
Of Clarendon (Whig) and PIinIplon of Marlborough
(Democrat) had presented credentials signed by the
town clerks Of those towns in the absence Of the
stable and seecmen, which papers the secretary could
not receive, as they were not signed by Office
thorized by law.
Mr. Foot moved to admit both gentlemen to seats
there being no doubt of their election, though not
strictly in torn owing to attempts to defeat an election
This happened not to be party question; but for
he would frown down such ate npts of Reorganization
come whence where they might.
The chair decided that the motion was MT in order
at this timewhich decision rever5edby the house
on an appeal.
The question then REQUIRED on the motion of M
Foot.
The motion of Mr. Foot was sustained by Messrt
Lyman Rice, and Needham, the ground that the
admission of such claimants according to prece
dent and that such admission would not preclude ex-
animation and discussion before the committee of e.
lectionS
Mr. Converse had doubts as to the proprley of this
proceeding; it might preclude subsequent action by
the house. He understood that of these cases
least was contested. He proposed to lay the motor
upon the table, This motion was sustained by Messr
Walker, Krttredge of Fairhaven, Goodhua, Sprague
Sabin, and Adams of Milton.
The motion to lay upon the table negatved
lib to H. and the motion of Mr. Foot was then agree
to--when Messrs Plmpton and Ross appeared an
were sworn.
The House then directed to the election of
Speaker.
solomon FOOT Of Rutland, was nominated by NJ
Kittredge, of Fairhaven; WHY'S Lyman, of Bnrng
ton, by Mr. Rice, of Somerset; and Horatio Need
ham, of Bristol, by Mr. French of Wlliston
The ballot resulted as follows:
Foot l02
LYMAN 70