Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-16

The President then addressed the Senate
MS iollows:-
Gentlemen of The Senate
Il would be but doubtful evidence Of my high
regard for you, were at this hour, after the
protracted labors Of the day, to make large
dtai upon your time and patience. Yet
should do violence TO my own feelings, were
to suppress or withhold a hearty response
to the generous and flattering expression of
your favor and approval which has been man
Tested by the resolutian just passed re-
ioice that an occasion presents itself for me
motion Of gratitude which have long cher
lshed | thank you, Senators, with a full
heart, for all your forbearance, courtesy and
kindness during our intercourse, and tor this
last grateful token of your appreciation !
shodld be greatly wanting in the finer emo-
tons Of true manhood, # such a token Of APP
proval under such circumstances did not deep
ly affect me-
was called one year since from the walks
Of private life, without theoretical or practi-
cal knowledge of parliamentary law or prac
tice, and placed here to discharge the COM
picated duties Of this position, You must
be aware that such transition would be at
tended with extreme embarrassments. The
generous freemen Of Vermont again assign
ed me this honorable position having the
experience of but one short session, came
to the chair again with serious apprehensions
Uuder such circumstances. to have my duties
each session made lelG and pleasant by
uniform courtesy at all times extended to
me by every member OF this body. laws me
under no ordinary weight Of obligation. And
now Senators, accept once more my warm
est thanks for all your kindness. and cspec-
ally for this gratifying testimonial OF your
favor.
Senators will pardon me, trust, at time
like this, Tor a single political remark. In
my view the issue, the material issue, before
the country Is Freedom or Slavery. and that
freedom now claims the highest services
aud the largest sacrifices Of all her true and
devoted sons and that the freemen Of Yer
mont should stand together, an unbrolen pho
ianr, and settle tins issue, and arrange other
matters afterwards.
As we are about to separate, permit me
to assure you Of my ardent desire for your
prosperity, in all the relations of life, where
yer an overuling Providence may cast your
lot.
The President pronounced the Senate adj
lourned without day.
HOUSE.
Resolution BY Mr. Brigham suspending
the 18th ioint rule until - o'clock this eve~
ming. Mr. Powers Of W. moved 10 amend o.
Z o'clock instead of ~ agreed to, and the
resolution was adopted.
Senate bill annexing Harris and Goshen
Cores to Plaindeld was recomnutcd
Bits passed Relating to the bringing Of
suits. lmay be brought by the real party in
interest 81 Senate bill relating to the Home
stead and widows dover; Senate bin IN al
teralion Of chap. l04, on offences against
private property. larson especially b House
bill relating to divorce; Senate bill for
Railroad Commissioner, lone commissioner
to be appointed by the Supreme Court y SEN
ME bill TO incorporate Peecham Juvenile Ii
brary Society.
Senate amendmen, to bill relating to the
removal of Insane poor was concurrci IA
Senate amendment to bill to increase the
fees of jurors and witnesses was non concur
red in.
BHs &c rejected s. bill on county clerks
bonds: House bill ralati,a 80 -"diiDrs ~.'I
referees Senate bin altering Is, on
voters 10 town meeting opposed by Messrs
Powers of W. & Field, supported by Messrs
Edmunds and smith of Tunbridgc Senate
bill relating to pedlcrs House bill constitu-
ting new county by the name Of Jefferson 4;
House bill Ia addition to act in addition 10
32c Senate bill 10 discharge the claim
OF the Iroquois Indians ,appropnting $1,000
supported by Messrs Field and Crosby Of
Wilmington,opposed by Jessrs Brigham and
George, Mr. George grye an Interesting his
torlcal statement contesung this claim and
Beecher-ayes -, noes l20-Mr Brigham
moved to reconsider this vote lost; Senate
bill in explanation Of s 6 co. on the grand
hst Senate bill relating to private corpora
IN 4 Oh
petition Of Ira Bushnell and others House
bill to amend 9TH section charter of VI Mu
tual Fire Fire Insurance Company commit
tee unanimous against it; Mr. Woodwork
moved TO reconslder-lost House bills A.
amending sec. chap. ~ c. s.; relating to
the income of married women; to prevent
malicious prosecutions; petition Of Frazer
and Billings for privilege of brewing mild
beer-a malorty Of the select Committee on
the liquor law reporting against it bill pre-
scribing the standard weight of beans.
ResOitaion.-By Mr.. Powers Of w, who
remarked that it might seem unusual to IN
troduce the resolution at such a time Mr..
Edmunds being in the chair,l but 1t was in
accordance with the wishes of the Honora-
BILE Speaker. The resolution rendered the
thanks of the House to the Hoo.
GEo w. GRANDEr. for the able,
prompt, impartial, and highly courteous man
ner in which he has discharged the afduous
duties OF presiding officer Of the house dur
ing the present session and it was unanl.
mousy adopted with hearty shout
House bill, to annex Harris and Goshen
Cores to Planfeld, was reported with an
amendment requiring the assent of towns in
teresled; amended and passed.
Resolution by Mr. Darling, rendering the
tl.rks Of tho I,t,.o g., th, Ct,rL