Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-10-21

Watson, Of Essex,
Hill, of Grand Isle.
On motion of Mr.. Goodhue, the Secretary was
directed to inform the House Of the organization
of the Senate, and its readiness to receive any
communication from that body it might be ready
to make.
Rules The rules of the Senate of last SEES
sion were adopted the rules of the present
session, for the time being.
Resolutions. By Mr. Seymour, that both
houses meet in Joint assembly this afternoon at
3 o'clock to hear the report Of the canyassing
committee; adopted BY Mr.. Baldwin, for the
adoption Of the Joint rules Of lost session tl 9TH
ers shall be adopted adopted BY Mr.. Bates,
tha, when the Senate adjourn it be to half past
three this afternoon; adopted By Mr.. Green,
that the Secretary procure the printing Of eight
hundred copies Of legislative directory for the
use Of the members of both houses adopted
By Mr.. Goodhue, providing forthe usual number
Of papers for the use of the Senators adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Bates, the Senate proceeded
to ballot for Secretary Of the Senate. NJ Coz
nant ESQ, Of Brandon, was nominated ard re-
ceiyed the election by vote of % to 4.
On motion of Mr. Foster the Senate proceed
ed to ballot for Assistant Secretary WIN. NJ.
Dickerman and Stephen Thomas, Esqs., were
nominated. Mr.. Dickerman vas elected by
ballot of2l to 6.
On motion Of Mr.. Goodhue the Senate pro-
cec5ed to the election of chaplain Mr.. Good
hue nominated Rev Vim. H.Lord, whowas cleo
ted by a vote of p to .
ON motion Of Mr.. Howe the resolution for
joint assembly this afternoon at half past two, to
hear the report of the canvassing committee,vas
reconsdered end, on motion of Mr.. Bates, was
laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr.. Hale committee Of two to
inform the Governor of the organization of the
Senate,and tina, it is ready receive any communI-
cauon from hun, was appointed, consisting Of
Mcssrs Hale and Martin.
On motion of Nj Miller, the vote that when
the Senate adjourn it be to half past three this
afternoon, was reconsidered. Adjourned.
HOUSE
The members elect were called to order by
Ferrand T. Merrill ESQ., Secretary of State, and
the roll was called, and the members were sworn.
The Secretary Of State reported that he had
rejected the certificate of the return of Lyman
4, Bolles as representative for the town Of Wood
ford. for want of form On motion Of Mr..
a Wright of Castleton, Mr.. Boles was admitted
b to seat. A like report made in the case
e of WIN. G. Hamilton of Sandgate, for like
= cause II also appeared that Mr. Hamilton had
been elected after it had been declared that the
! freemens meeting had adjourned. Mr.. Barlow
moved to admit Mr.. Hamilton and refer the case
TO the committee of elections. Mr.. Gray op
! posed the motion, stating that there was con
.r test in this case as TO the facts Mr. Barrett o
4 Middlebury moved to lay the matter upon the
he table tins motion was opposed by Messrs Need
II ham and Barlow, supported by Mr.. Barrett o
E. NJ. and agreed to- Double credentials wer
r presented from the town Of Isle la Mott tone 10
Ill Dorus v Goodsoll and one for Peter Fleury
u and ON motion of Mr.. Barrett Of NJ, both wer
ID laid on the table.
as On motion of Mr.. Reed, Al Rowell Of Troy
h. and on motion of Mr.. Barlow, Nathan Gr'
I'd void of Waltham, were admitted to seats viii
he out producing their credentials.
nd The Secretary Of State then directed ii
lily House 90 the election of Speaker for the ye'
pts ensuing: when Mr.. Reed nominated Thomas
sis Powers Of Woodstock Mr. Blodgeu nominate
he Bradley Barlow Of Fairfield, and Mr. Chambe
les lin of Paindeld nominated Horatio Needham
.c- Bristol
~, The results of the ballotings were as follows
nd Ballotings, lst I'd. 3D. lth' ON ol
on. Whole No of votes, Is7 lss ls6 ls5 ls6 II
al Necessary for choice 81 95 "a 90 %
10 Tbos. E. Powers, W. 90 50 90 80 -
H. Bradley Barlow, d. so 50 SO 81 50
ON Horatio Needham, IS 81 81 IS 33 33
- Geo. w. Grandey, W. { IL II
~ Scattering,
'ne On the declaration of the sixth ballot
SCI PAGE moved that the House do now adjourn.
by Agreed to.
try, o'clock, p. NJ.
una On motion of Mr. Hale, committee OF thu
.o,yo was appointed by the Chair consisting OF Mes
,d,. Hale Eastman and Green, 10 report rules Tor
the Senate
hest The President announced the appoln'm'
, or Of Messrs Eastman. Blake and Bailey oil
play mobile. as the committee, on the part OF the y
5 TO ate, under the 4th joint rule. Also the appo
lson nent of Messrs. Harvey and Wheeler as
committee on bills. Adjourned.
:, HOUSE.
yha, The House resumed balloting for Speal