Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-21


Testimony would be taken for the use OF the
General Assemble-were read. Mr.. Blodgett
moved that Mr.. Goodsell be admitted, his Gre
tisntials neng legal, while it was evident that
the credentials of Mr. FIeury could not be legal,
inasmuch as a selectnen cannot certify 10 The
election of a member except in the absence Of
the constable. Mr.. Goodsell was Admitted by
unanimous vote of the House.
The House proceeded TO ballo! for Speaker
till "a ballots were had, the vote of Powers
gradually increasing to the last which stood as
follows. Powers, 96 Barlow, So; Needham,
q; Grandy, 9.
On the 24th ballot Hon THOMAS e. Powers,
Of Woodstock, was declared 10 be elected ;
and thereupon Mr.. Powers took the oath of Of
fee and addressed the House in few very
appropriate remarks.
The House proceeded to the election of Clerk
pro tempore. when Chalon F. Davy, Esq. of
Burlington, was elected by the following votes ;
Chalon f Davy, 100
Guslavus A Burbank of Danvllle, 70
Resolutions. by Mr.. Deune, adopting the
rules of the last session for the time being ;
by Mr.. Mayo, for two daily and one weekly
newspaper, printed in this village, for each mem
Der by Mr.. Stickney, to invite the residet
clergymen of Montpelier, to offclate IN rotation
as chaplain; scveray adopted. By Mr. Joslln,
to appoint committee OF three TO inform the
Governor of the organization Of the House (;
adopted, and Massrs Josin, Barlow and 10
well we're appointed. BY Mr.. Bliss OF Ban
don, to adjourn to 3 P. M; amended Mt thesug'
gestion of Mr. Needham, to adjourn to A. M.
morrow, and agreed to.
Joint ResohttiOnS.-Fr the Senate, for tenn
porary joint rules; concurred IN. From the
Senate, for 500 copies Of legislative directory /;
amended on motion Of Mr. Reed, so as to pro-
vide for a small map of the State, and concur
red in. By Mr.. Deane, for JOINT assembly at
! 10 A. M to- morrow to hear the report oil can
wasting committee adopted.
The Speaker nominated and the House ap
pointed the following committee to join the com
mittee of the Senate, for the purpose OF can
vassed votes for State officers:
Bennington Caunty-Messrs. Cray, Bachelor,
Barber.
Wndham-Messrs Stevens, Harris, Bur
roughs.
Rutland-Messrs. Wright of Castleton, Good
rich, Page.
Wlndsor-Messrs Deane, Wardner, Partridge.
Addison Messrs. Porter, Orchard, HoaY
eEafsaaenkMessfass. lH Hall, F 39Sfi,ls
HashingiOn- Messrs Reed Bodgeu, Spencer
Caiedoaia-Messrs. Knapp, Chase. Bnnney.
Franklin essrs. Hayden, Cushman, RubIee
LamoiAe- Messrs Pike, Hochkiss, Herrick.
Orleans Clark, Dwinnell, Daggett.
ESSer-Messrs. Rosebrook, HartshOrn, Silver
Grand Lsle-Messrs. Bulls, Hazen, Macon
Der.
CHALoN f. DAvEY, ESQ, of Burlington, was
elected Clerk for the year by unanimous vote,
and was sworn.
The Clerk proceeded TO take the list of board
ing house of the members, and tn"reupon the
House adjourned. N
SATURDAY Oct. 10Th, A. M.
SENATE.-Prayer by the Chaplain.
Bill introduced and referred. BY Mr., Bates,
relating to the proceedings against Trustees, to
Judiciary committee.
ReSolutious BY Mr.. Miller, that the Chair
nominate and the Senate appoint committee
consisting of one Senator from each Congress
sional district to canvass the votes for Repre-.
sentatives to Congress. Adopted.
The Chair nominated and the Senate appoin-
ted Messrs. Bailey of Rutland, Fostor, and Hill
as the committee on the part of the Senate, to
canvass the votes for Representatives 10 Con-
gress-and they were duly sworn.
On motion of Mr.. Seymour, the Chair appoin.
ted Messrs Seymour and Eastman committee
to wait upon the Hon. VIM. C. Kttredse, and
inform him Of his election as Lieutenant Cover
nor, and wait upon him to the Chair, whenever he
may be pleased to enter upon the duties of his
Office. ...
joint Resolutions. BY M. Blake, that Joint
commute Of two from each House be appointed
to wait upon the Hon. Erastus Fairbanks, and
inform him of his election as Governor adopted,
and Messrs. Blake and Writers were appointed
as such committee on the part of The Senate
BY Mr. Bates, that both Houses meet in joint
assembly on Wednesday next at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, for the purpose OF eecting Secretary of
State, Auditor of Accounts Superintendent and
three Directors OF the State Prison, Sergeaut-at
Arms, Commissioner of Insane, Bank Commits
sioner, and State Superintendent of Common
Schools, for the year ensuing; amended on mo-
ton of Mr.. Martin, by striking out State Super
intendent of Common Schools, and adopted
The Hon. VIM C. Kittredge signfed his nc
ceptance Of the office Of Lieut.. Governor, and
took the oa'h.
A joint resolutions from the House, for q
joint assembly, on Monday at 10 o'clock, A. M
70 hear the Governors Message. was amended
SO as to read 3 o'clock, P. NJ, and adopted in
concurrence. l-
A resolution from the House. for commit.
tee 10 canvass votes for County Officers was
taken up, and adopted and the following com
mittee were appointed, viz: Messrs. Martin.
stone, Harvey, Baldwin, Stevens, Bates, Wat.
son, Parker, NoHhrop, Hill, Howe, Shaw, Vince
ler' and Bailey of Lamolle. Adjourned. t.
HoUsE.-PrayeL by Rev Mr.. Baou.
Reconnaissance. Of VIM. II. Baxter and others.
against the right Of Mr.. Barnard of Barton 10 n
seat; referred to the committee on elections
vi Jeremiah Lund and others, against the right
OF Mr.. Walter of Easthaven to seat read, on
motion ct Mr.. Grandey, and referred to the com.
mittee on elections.
Memorial OF Zadock Thompson, relating to
geographical survey read, on motion of Mr..
Barrett OF Mlddlebury, and referred to the com.
mlttee on education.
Bills introduced and REFERRED By Mr.. Wright
OF Castcton, in addition to the act in corpors.
ting the Rutland and Whitehall Railroad Com.
pany to committee on roads. By Mr. Hickok,
amending sec. "a chap. % complied statutes
referred to judiciary committee also regulating
districts; referred to committee on education:
also to incorporate the pioneer mechanic shop
CO. at Burlington referred to committee on man.
ufactures.
ResOi,tiOn. BY Mr. Griswold, Ms to expedi.
ency Of providing penalty for neglect to return
grand list TO the averaging committees of the
counties ; adopted.
The chairman presented the list of officers of