The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1852-10-20

Watson, OF Essex,
Hill, of Grand Isle.
On motion of Mr.. Goodhue, the Sec
Rotary was directed to inform the House
of the organization of the Senate, and
its readiness to receive any communica-
ton from that body it might be ready
to make.
Rules. The rules of the Senate of
last session, were adopted as the rules
of the present session, for the time be-
ing.
Resolutions BY Mr.. Seymour, that
both Houses meet in joint assembly
this afternoon at o'clock, to hear the
report of the canvassing committee I;
adopted BY Mr.. Baldwin, for the a
doption of the joint rules of last session
till others shall be adopted adopted
By Mr.. Bates, that when the Senate adj
journ, it be to half past three this after
noon adopted. BY Mr. Green, that
the Secretary procure the printing Of
eight hundred copies of II legislative di-
rcctory, for the use of the members of
both houses adoptcd.-By Mr. Good
hue, providing for the usual number Of
papers for the use of the Senators
adopted On motion of Mr.. Bates, the
Senate proceeded to ballot for Secreta-
ry of the Senate. S NJ Conant, Esq,
of Brandon, was nominated and receiv-
cd the election by vote of % to A.
On Motion of Mr.. Foster, the Senate
proceeded to ballot for Assistant Sec
rotary VIM NJ Dickcrman and Ste.
phcn Thomas, Esqs., were nominated
Mr.. Dickcrman was elected by a ballot
of II to &.
Ga motion of Mr.. Goodhuc. the Senate
proceeded to the election of chaplain.
Mr.. Goodhue, nominated Rev. VIM. ii.
Lord, who was elected by vote of 20
to 2.
On motion of Mr.. Howe the resolu
ton for joint assembly this afternoon,
at half past two, to hear the report OF
the canvassing committee, was reconsid
cred and, on motion of MIR. Bates, was
laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr.. Hale, com mittec
of two to inform the Governor of the
organization of the Senate, and that it
is ready receive any communication from
him, was appointed, consisting of Messrs.
Hale and Martin.
Ga motion of Mr.. Miller, the vote
that when the Senate adjourn it be to
half past three this afternoon, was recon-
sidered Adjourned
HOUSE.
The members elect were called to or.
der by Fcrrand f. Merrill ESD, Sec
rotary of State, and the members were
sworn
The Secretary of State reported that
he had rejected the certificate of the re-
turn of Lyman Bolles as representative
for the town of Woodford, for want of
form. On motion of Mr.. Wright Of
Castleton, Mr.. Bolles was admitted to q
scat. a like report was made in the
case of VIM G.. Hamilton of Sandgate
for like cause. 1t also appeared that
Mr.. Hamilton had beei, elected after il
had been declared that the freemcn'.
meeting had adjourned. Mr. Barlow
moved to admit Mr. Hamilton and re
fer the case to the committee of cleo
tions. Mr. Gray opposed the motion
stating that there was a contest in thi.
case as to the facts. Mr. Barrett Of
Middlebury moved to lay the matter
upon the table this motion was opposed
by Messrs Nccdham and Barlow, sup
ported by MIR. Barrett of NJ. and agreed
to. Double credentials were presented
from the town of Isle la Mote, Tone foi
Dorus V. Goodsell and one for Peter
Fleury,) and on motion of Mr.. Barrett
of NJ, both were laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Reed, A. j. Row
ell of Troy, and ON motion of Mr. Bar
low, Nathan Griswold of Waitham, were
admitted to seats without producing
their credentials.
The Secretary of State then directed
the House to the election of Speaker
for the year ensuing when Mr. Reed
nominated Thomas +. Powers of Wood
stock, Mr. Blodgett nominated Bradley
Barlow of Fairfield, and Mr.. Chamber
lin of Plainfeld nominated HoratiC
Needham of Bristol.
The results of the ballotings were as
follows.
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