The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-15

on the Lieut.. Governor. the Hon.
JAMES NJ SLADE, and accompanied him
to the Senate. Having received the
GA tn Of Office, Mr.. Slade addressed the
Senate as follows.
SeHoi@s,-Callcd by the suffrages of NV
fellow citizens to occupy the honorable posi-
ton of presiding officer to this body, I enter
upon the duties embraced in this trust with
embarrassment ana timidity. Embarrass-
ment, arising from the fact that my business
and manner of life have not been such as TO
qualify me for the position land with timidity'
lest may. with my inexperience, rctard rath-
er than accelerate the prosecution OF the le-
gitimatc business pertaining to this body
| am fully aware that there are those be
fore me whose experience in matters of Leg
isa'ion, and in presiding over delbcrative
bodies, is such AS to pre-emincntly qualify
them for faithful discharge of duties con
ncctcd with this position. From such, and
from all can but hope may receive that
assistance which, while it will expedite the
business of the Senate, will also make our la
hors comparatively light and easy 1t will
be alike my duty and pleasure, TO see that
the rules for the government ofthis body are
faithfully observed.
1t will be my pleasure as it is my duty to
conduct, so far rs | can, the business OF this
body in such a manner rs will best comport
with its own dignity, in strict accordance with
its own rules, and with u Just and courteous
regard to the equal rights and privileges of
all its members. 1t will be my study, Sen
ators, to aid you in the prosecution Of bust
ness that may be presented for our delibera-
ton and action and amid the diversity of
At hat al.
consideration of questions of public policy.
deeply affecting the interests of the State We
represent, | trust we shall be actuated by the
spirit Of patriotism and devotion to our State
and country we shall aim to SO discharge
cur respective duties, as to secure the apr
val Of our own consciences, and from our
constituents, the plaudit of "wcll done good
and faithful servants.
Aud the Senate then adjourned
House Messrs. Powers, Bradley,
Of Brattleboro, Kittredge and Howard
of Danville, were appointed the select
committee on tue Washington County
Insurance matter. Mr.. Powers intro
duced q bill enlarging the value of tho
Homestead Exemption to one thousand
dollars, and bill prohibiting the use Of
jails aud prisons for the detention of Flu.
giiive Slaves. The County Canyassing
Committees were then appointed.
IN JOINT AssEMBiY.-The Canvassipp
Committee reported that Rylapd Fetch.
er was elected Governor by majority
of p l2l votes James NJ Slade Lieut..
Gov. by majority of %. 022 votes and
II. NJ Bates Treasurer BY majority of
23,075 votes. The ceremonies of the
Governors Inauguration then took place
y procession was formed under the mar
sha'ship of Adj Gen. Kellogg and
marched to the Brick Church. where ap.
propriate religious services were held
and an able and universally compliment
ed sermon by Rev. DR. Child of Castle
ton was preached After the exercises
were concluded: the procession again
formed and proceeded to the State
House, where the Governor was sworn
and the Message, which will be found
elsewhere in this paper was Rad
The Senate then withdrew and the
House adjourned.
Saturday, Oct ll.-The House Com
mttec ou the Washington County In.
surance Company matter reported bill
repeating the law, by which suits can lie
brought in any town save where the de.
fendaut resides, aud declaring it inoper-
alive to sustain any suits now pending,
except in tho County CCurt. The effect
of tho act is to set matters entirely right
even in reference to suits already
brought The bill passed the House
like whirlwnd The SENATE then
took W the bill, suspended the rules,
and pnt it through 1t was signed BY
the Governor, and i, now law of the
State