Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
commenced its duties. addressing the Senate as

tOuOWss
Gentlemen of the Semaie.-Another Of our an
nual elections has returned, and you, gentlemen
have been summoned BY the suffragss of you
fellow citizens, to this hall, to consult together
and concert measures for the best in,erests OF
the commonwealth To me, gantlemen,b PSI hav,
just been officially Informed, hae been assigned
by the voice OF majority fthe tfeeme9, soue-
what different post,--less arduous proh(ely. pei
haps less responsible, at the same time {equifip9
the discharge Of duties of much delicsfy and of
considerable practical Importance. Foj the reg
ular, orderly, and expeditions despa,chfof bust
ness, in this house, much depends uponits presi-
ding officer. For the high dIstinctiun Conferred
upon Inc, allow me at this time to express my pro-
profound gratitude. He must be insenssble 10 a
just pride who can feel indifferent to theapproba-
lion the freeren of Vermont IthInk may be
permitted to say,wrhout the charge of either arro-
gance or t1attery, that in no state IN the Union in
no portion ofthe globe even-can be found ntell-
gence and learning. sobriety and virtue, with all
their elevatins, ennobling and purifying inAuen
ces. more generally disseminated Gong the
people, than in Vermont. No where are the
rights and privileges Of freemen better under
stood, and the dulles Of freenen more faithfully
discharged.
Ii is doubtless the duty, as it certainly wald
be the pleasure of all wise legislators, to stuty
well the cau-es which have led to this desrahb
this happy condition Of thngs,-to cherish
those causes, ard as far in then lies, not OF
ly 10 guard the State from contamination, but "a
aud her progress in brighter and sill brightr
career Of virtue, patriotism, and happiness CT
such a constituency, gentle nen, We may all wei
be proud. But, gentlemen, have another causs
of pride, and consequently OF gratitude. The
honor that Is reflected III on me from the boy
over which am called to preside, lays me undr
renewed and welghty obligations, --heighteixd
UNNECESSARILY by the Consciousness Of my own
inability, with my best intentions, to reflect back
that honor. Gentlemen, you may vel suppose,
that in assuming the duties OF the chair yast
feel great embarrassinr mt, especially as | uc
coed one who has discharged IFS duties with
such Distinguished abilities. With my bes eff
forts, gentlemen, am fully sensible | shall heed
much Of your iorbearance, aid kinJnes s, and
charity.
But, gentlemen assume the duties assigned
me with more cheerfulness when | reflect hat
courtesy, kindness and forbearance have ever
characterized the Senate of Vermont. No ahior
of debale partIzan strife-no heat OF poiti
cal contention has ever betrayed the membersof
this house into improprieties Indecoru us, W.
becoming their character gentlemen, or Their
dignity as Senators.
Unlike some other deberaiive assemblies
that could be named, and whose exalted position
should teach a better iesson-no tumuls, M RI
OTIS, no disturbances have eyer been witnessed
within this hall-and we hope, most devoutly
hope, that the time may be far, very far IN the
distant future, when the dirk, the bowie knife, G
the pistol, shall usurp the place of reason, e!o-
quence and sound argument when the lnsr.-
ments of death shall take the place OF iralernal
kindness and forbearance.
X, I'd an, hs mas uputlou,au
of what may be expected in future, at least, dn-
ring the hort period N who can hope TO enjoy
the honors OF my position, very cheerfully as
sumo the duties OF the chair, believing that |
shall receive the same kindness and charity that
predecessors have doue tor certainly none
have Stood IN more need OF Understanding you
at The same tu.e that the utmost of my poor
abilities shall be exerted to serve vou--and
hopne that may be able SO far to meet the APP
probation OF my constituents, and the honorable
body with whom am associated, that in the end
they may be able TO say, that they believe that
al least "endeauoredt 10 do my duly"
HOUSE.
The Chair appointed the following named per-
as officers of the House:
w. W. Noyes, Door Keeper.
Luther l.. Duranr,
= ira q a az Officers of the House,
Henry s rong,
The Char also appointed the following per-
sons as Committee
ON ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Dickerman of Coventry,
Field of Brandon
Keith of Sheldon,
Howe f Vernon,
Richardson of Waitsfeld,
Root of Bennington,
Gaige of Bristol.
The Senate cIrne in and the Canvasslng con-
mittee reported as follows:
For Gorernor-Whole number of votes AZ COZ
Chas. X. Williams, elect. 24.4S3
Lucus B. Peck, 1886
John Roberts, 4,I42
Scattering. 26
For Lieut.. Gorernor-W hole no. of votes, AZ ,295
julius Converse, elected, 24,4l5
Stephen Smith, 1866
Horace Clark, 4,l66
Scattering, lS
For Treasurer.-Whoe number Of votes. 4697o
Geo. Iiowes, elected, 2i,225
Jos. Poland. 1882
Lucius II. Noyes, 4,I43
Scattering, Is
The Senate withdrew.
Resolution, BY Mr. Osborne, of Mendon, that
the resident clcrgvnen Of Montpelier, officiate
Adjourned.
SENATE.
SAruKDAf, Oct. IL, A. NJ
Before the Senate come TO order the Hon
Chas X. Williams appeared on the floor aud the
oath OF office was administered by the President.
Prayer by The Chaplain.
On motion of Mr. Chandler committee Of
two were appointed To wait on the Governor and
inform MIN that the Senate organized and
ready to receive any communication from his Ex-
cellency.
Messrs Chandler and BigeIow were named as
the committee.
The chair announced the appointment of
Marcus A. Webb, Door Keeper,
Dan. Newcornb, Asst. Door Keeper.
Resolution. By Mr. Dewey; that committee
of two from each house be appointed to report
JOINT rules for the session; adopted. By Mr. Par
ker, that committee OF three be appointed TO
reror. rules for the government of this body
adopted. By Mr. Bigeow, that 6oth houses meet
at ~ o'clock a. on Tuesday next to elect three
judges of Supreme Court AMI four of Circuit
Courts laid on the table on motion of Mr. Chan
der
Bills introduced and referred. By Mr. Bates
TO in rease the capital stock of the Bank of Or