Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-11-22

beS0tUed InaL the thanks OF ssio Sehaso TO
given 70 the Hon RyIand Fletcher Tor the abili-
ty, courtesy, and impartiality with which he
has presided over the Senate during the present
Session
Which was unanimously adopted.
The President then addressed the Senate as
f6llows:-
Gentlemen Of Senate;
1t would be but doubtful evidence Of my high
regard for you, were at this hour, after the
protracted labors Of the day, to make a large
draft upon your time and patience Yet
should do violence to my own feelings, were
to suppress or Withhold hearty response to the
generous aud hattering expression Of your favor
and approval which has just been manifested by
the resolution Just passed rejoice that az
occasion presents itself for me to give utterance
to that deep and lively emotion of gratitude
which have long, cherished. thank YOU,
Senators, with full heart, for all your fosbear-
ance, courtesy and kindness during our inter-
course, and for this last grateful token Of your
appreciation. should be greatly wanting in
the finer emotions of true manhood, if such q
token of approval under such circumstance. did
not deeply affect me
was called one year since from the walks of
private life, without. theoretical or practical
knowledge of parliamentary law or practice, and
placed here to discharge the complicated duties
Of this position. You must be aware that such
O transition would be attended with extreme
embarrassments. The generous freemen Of Yer
mont again assigned me to this honorable posi-
,ssien having the experience Of but one short
In Vera, / came TO the chair a. --se---;fA ss,fous
:. Rssfehefisioas ussder such S.roolnssasses., to
have my duties each session made light and
pleasant by uniform, courtesy at all times ex-
tended to me by every member of this body,
lays me under no, ordinary weight of obligation.
And now Senators, accept once more any warm
est thanks fer all your kindness, and especially
for this gratifying testimonial of your favor.
Senators will pardon me, trust, at time
like this, for 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 and the largest
sacrifices of all her true and devoted sons and
that the freemen Of Vermont should stand
together, an unbroken phaldnr, and settle this
issue, and arrange other matters afterwards.
As we are about to separate, permit me Il, assure
you of my ardent desire for your prosperity. in
all the relations of life, wherever an everything
Providence may cast your lot.
The President pronounced the Senate adjourn
ed without day.
HoUsE.-Resohution. Mr.. Brigham, sus-
pending the l4th joint rule until II o clock this
evening DR.. Powers moved to amends in.
stead Of IL o'clock agreed to, and resolution
adopted.
Bills passed. debating to bringing of ssits
Senate relating to homestead and widows dow.
err; S. bill in alteration Of chapter l04, on Of
fences sgainsc private property, larson especial
y relating to divorce S. bill for a Railroad
Commissioner Zone Commissioner to be appoint
ed by Supreme Court y to incorporate Peach
am Juvenile Library Society.
Senate amendment to bill relating to remova
of insane poor was occurred in.
Bills DC. rejected On county clerks bonds
relative to auditors and referees; Senate bill al
tering sec chap Is, on voters in town meet
ing-opposed by Messrs Powers Of W. and Eele
supported by Messrs Edmunds and Smith Of T.
u.s. bill relating to pedars; House bill constitut
ing new county by the name of Jefferson; II
bill in addition to act in addition to chap 80 G
u.s.; S. bill to discharge the claim of the lroquoi
Indians (approprating $5,0O0)-supported b,
Messrs. Field and Crosby of W., opposed b,
Messrs. Brigham and George, mir George CAV
an interesting historical statement contestinJ
this ciaim,) and Beecher--ayes "a noes, 100
Mr. Brigham moved to reconsider this vote, lost
| s. bill in explanation of sec 6 chap so, on tn
grand list rslatiss tn Privasa rperntions ii
addition to chap 81 G. s.; petition Of Ira Bush
NELL H. bill TO amend 4th section of charter o
W. Mutual Fire LIS. Co.; relating to income O
married women to prevent malicious prosecu
lions; petition Of Frazer & Billings for priv
lege of brewing mild beer-a majority of selec
committee on the liquor law reporting agains
it, prescribing the standard weight of beams
Resoiption.-By Mr.. Powers Of W who re
marked that it might seem unusual to introdue
the resolution at such time (Mr. Edmunds be
ing in the chair.) but it was in accordance will
the wishes of the honorable Speaker. The res
olution rendered the thanks Of the House to tn
Hon. GEO. W. GRANDEY, for the able, prompt
impartial, and highly courteous manner in whicl
he has discharged the ardnous duties of presid
ing officer of the House during the present ses
sion and it was unanimously adopted with
heatry shout.
House bill to annex Harris and Goshen Cor
to Plainfeld, was reported with an amendment
requiring the assent of towns interested amen
ded and passed
Resolution.--By Mr.. Darling, rendering tn
thanks of the House to the Clerk and Assistan
Clerks for the prompt and gentlemanly manne
in which they have performed the duties of thei
Office adopted unanimously.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill 70
Agricultural, horticultural and Mechanical Al
sociations (which amendments retain the aDnu
al State appropriation and limit the association
under this bill to two in each county,) were or
posed by Mr. Field, and rejected.
| luts Of ho n
this subject were adopted-yeas l63, nays 81.
1t being evident, at Ii O'Clock, that quorul
of the house was not present, Mr.. Field sale
that gentlemen who had forced an adjournmer
tomorrow morning, instead OF on Friday, wei
not here to attend to the business of the Hous'
He moved call, which was ordered, and flu
Their proceedings were suspended.
Small Beer.-Re olutions complimentary
Frazer & Billings brewers of Bellows Falls, f
respecting the laws; reported on favorably b
select committee on liquor law and adopted.
Mihtary-The committee on military afai
reported that the militia laws arc entirely inol
erative, aud that nevertheless the State is lab
at any moment 10 require military service I'll
COMMITTEES therefore reported q resolution for
Commissioner to report on this subject to Il
next session supported by Messrs Field, Da
export and Edmnnds, opposed by Mr.. Stevens
E. Montpelier, and adopted. The resolution i
troduced by Mr.. FELTON,, expressing sympatt
with the people Of Kansas who arc trying. I
form a free State, was adopted. Also M
Beecbers resolution on the Passmore William
son case.
The joint resolution to elect State Superinte
dsnt Of common schools was called up by M
Marsh, who moved to amend SO as to elect at
O'Clock this Thursday morning; lost. l..
Resolutions.-By Mr.. Lamb, directing y
, SeaPeant alarms to remove the seats and dos
of the House and substitute others better cor
porting with the other fixtures Of the reo@, Il
comfort of members, and dignity of thce Stat
:. not to cost exceeding $4,000. Mr.. White SUI
! gested $500. Mr. Lamb moved to lay tue res
luton on the table and mako it the special ord
forthe first day Of next session. On motion
Mr. Stevens Of y. Montpelier it was dlsmlsse'
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