Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-03
VOL. xLvII, NO. 5O......wHoLE NO. 2455.

D. 50......WHOLE NO. 2455.
Of Franklin then introduced a resolution. that
the President declare the whole number Of
votes, and that majority Of the whole number
be necessary to an election. The resolution
was debated, MessrS Adams Of Milton Walton,
Miner and Stevens of Franklin fayoring,
Messrs. Grandey, Rice of Somerset, Needham,
and Rowell opposing, when on suggestion of Mr.
Plympton, the resolution was amended by strik-
ing out all after the wood resolved and insert
ing so that the resolution would read, that all
The votes for persons constItuiionally eligible be
counted, aud those only. The resolution as
amended was favored BY Mr.. Skater and oppos-
ed by Messrs. Stevens of Franklin, Barber, and
Washburn, and adopted, yeas iI6, nays 81
Mr.. Davis Of Danville moved to adjourn, till
Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock, which was
lost, 81 to l2l. MIR. Rice of Somerset then
moved to adjourn till o'clock this afternoon.
which was agreed to.
/ The two Houses were then couvenct. in Joint
assembly to hear the report of the Canvnssinr
Committee, when, on motion of Mr.. Rice of
Somerset the joint assembly adjourned till 3
o'clock this afternoon, and the Senate withdrew.
| The Clerk elect appeared at the bar of the
House, and was duly sworn. Adj.
SENATE.
AFTERNOON.
Engr ossed Blu. The bill to incorporate the
Perrin Slate Company was taken up, read the
third time and passed.
The Senate then met the House in Joint as
semby, and made choice OF the Hon. Jefferson
p. Kidder- of Randolph, as Lieutenant Governor
for the year ensuing.
I On returning from the Joint assembly, on mo-
ton of Mr. Rowell, Senators Rowell and Ste
vens of Franklin were appointed by the Presi-
dent a committee to inform the Lieut. Governor
elect of his election.
The committee performed the duty assigned
them, and conducted the lion. Jefferson P. Kid
der to the bar Of the Senate.
The oath of Office having been administered
by the Hon. VIM. C. Kttredge the Lieut. Gov
ernor on taking the chair addressed the Senate
as follows;
SENATORS = Sensible as am of the honor
which the position assume conlers, | am also
deeply impressed with its responsibilities.
To preside over the deliberations of a legisla-
tive body is, at all times difficult and deli
cate task This task may become more than or
dinarily embarrassing to perform, when, by any
one of those changes to which parties, under our
form of government are, may be allowed to say,
happily subjected, the attention Of the people is
naturally turned with more than ordinary inter-
est towards those to whom they have contided
trusts as important to them as new and delicate
to their servants.
That ! shall endeavor to discharge the duties
assigned me fairly and honorably, ! shall not
disparage myself by saying neither, Senators,
will do you the injustice to intimate that in the
faithful discharge of those duties, | shall have
your cordial and intelligent coopera,ion and
assure you, that shall cheerfully conform TO all
those conventional regulations which custom, or
your own authority may prescribe for the gov
eminent of your deliberations
The Senate of Vernon. has always been char
acterized by intelligence, dignity, and decorum.
From personal acquaintance with mos: of the
honorable gentlemen who compose this body, l
am happy to see no reason to fear that the inter-
ests of the State have been intrustcd to less
worthy and capable servants than those who
have preceded you and hatter myself that we
shall all so appreciate our respective relations
not only to each other, but to our State, as well
os to the Union, as to discharge the du-
ties of the present session with proper dispatch,
and in manner most conducive to our person
al respect and advantage, and beneficial to all
classes ofour constituents.
With these remarks, Senators, VIC will pro-
coed to the business OF the session.
/ Mr. Rowell introduced the following
Resolred, That we hereby tender to the Hon.
WIN. c. Kittredge our cordial thanks for the able
aud impartial manner in which he has discharged
the duties of presiding officer of this body, and
that, in retiring, he carries with him our sincere
respect, end our best wishes for his future well
fare and happiness.
Tho resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Denlson moved that when the Senate adj
journ, it adjourn to meet on Tuesday next at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
/ Mr.. Powers moved to amend by striking out
10 A NJ and insertng2 NJ which amend
ment was agreed 10, and the resolution, as amend
ed, was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Senate came in, and the baotng for
Lieut. Governor proceeded, with the following
results
81 4th 9Th 9th
Whole Number 2ll 2l5 2l5 220
Necessary TO a choice 100 ITO 10 Ill
jefferson F. Kidder lea lOS los ll3
William G. Kituedge 80 % 30 90
William NJ Pingrey 20 10 20 IL
Mr.. Kidder was thereupon declared duly elect
ed Lieut.. Governor, for the year ensuing.
The joint assembly then proceeded to ballot
for Treasurer with the following results;
Whole Number 22l 2l7