The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-10-17


The Senate came IN. and TIN, Committee t,
canvass votes for STATE officer; made r,.rort
For Gorc1nor.
Whole "" Of Votes 1850
Ryland Fletcher, oG.7l9
Henry keves. 1865
Scattering, %,
Maiority for Gov. Fletcher, 1888
For LieMcnqW Grr1Ror.
Whole No. ofvoteS. ::906S
James Il. Slar, 21.<n
Nyliys LYMAN, 1.SJ!
Scattering. PIT
Majority i;'t Lieut.. Gov. Shade. :;,7J2
FOR Treasurer
Whole No of votes, 5000
Henry Vi. Bates. oGJn3
James I. Ihlrston, 1872
Scattering %
Ma iori:y for Trcasurcr Dates. 1885,
The Senate withdrew.
AFTERNOON.
The Senate came IN and Joint a>scml!,
was formed. when the Election sermon VIZ.
delivered by Rev. Siis Nckccn Of i;:ati:,}l;
accompanied. hv appropriate religion, services
by Rev. Mc>srs Cushing and inri: aft.
which Senator Cab ,oa introduced resolution,
for a joint Committee to inform TIE Governor
elect that the eut assembly will a,tcn, Ia
the administration OF his oath If Office. and
receive ANY communicating which h" IS read.
to make; which was adapted. and the Chair
appointed Senator tah"Du 81 Caledonia. and
Me.srs. Pernoint am! Bradley such commit
tee. who performed the service: when Gov.
Fletcher appeared and received the oath of
Office. and communicated the annual Mes. .rc.
which was read by Tic Secretary O: Ct, and
Military Affairs. Nm. G.. Shaw.
MESSAGE.
Fellow Citizen. Of rhc Senate.
and House Of Representatives.
welcome YOU to the commencement OF the
lsbors Of another year in behalf Of the poo
pie of Vermont. who have committed their
public affairs to or care.
cannot fail to congratulate You upon the
continued material prosperity and general
health Of our people, and 10 .x;rc>s the CON
hdent hope thai the pace and haprncSs. tx
morality and intelligence, which haze F., lon-
characterized and ,l;*tir@u;.le,l the irl,aI:it-
ants Of the State Of Nc,iAont, may suffer 10
dimInu!!on among us hereafter For III, St.
manifold blessings We Cannot h,. too ,:iall.u!
to that divine Providence. by whose favor we
enjoy them all With a irryrnt ,oiic;.u,c
that all our deliberations and actions NAV re-
suit to the true welfare Ct our constituents.
and above all. that they may accord with the
dictates of an enlight'nel public conscience
and His recorded will. in whom We live and
move and have our being let II, rcyercntlv
assume the high responsibilities cast upon
us.
The Legislative action Of last year in cstab-
fishing Board Of Educator viii. in my opili-
ion, if sustained Ky future ic,;: l!:ur,S. prove
Of great public benefit. Tia: vital in.crcs,
of State the education Of is people. bv 4
thorough attention to whicl. it, free ;sttu-
tons can alone be preserved. viii l,y the pro-
visions of that enactment be placed Ualcr the
confirm ID and systematic direction of;i board
of men aware Of the great Importance of the
subject committed 20 their charge. and con-
vcrsant with the wants of the community in
that respect Without IN The least taking the
practical supervision public education away
from the people themselves, to whom it of
right belongs and by whom it can be best
exercised, hut i'll realit, Only aiding and en-
couraging their efforts i'll its behalf it is con-
fidcntly expected that l.: the Beard OF i:tltca-
ton an organized system OF operations Will
be devised. and cncr"y and order infused
into all public action upon this subject
In conformity to the organic act of the
Legislature, the Beard entered immediately
upon their labors. They were at first cnllar-
rsssed on account of the apparent inadcouacv
OF the prescribed salary OF the Secretary t.
the labor and expense necessarily attendant
upon the proper discharge Of bis duties But
they were fortunately relieved from this en-
barrassment hy the generous offer of the
managers OF all cur railroads tu pass the
Secretary. in his necessary visits to tn" differ
EFT parts Of the State over their roads, free
of charge. gladly take this public oppor-
tunity to make known my grateful scnsiiilitv
Of the generosity of this act. and to express
my hope that the managers Of our railroads.
which have so greatly contributed to the
wealth and prosperity of our State. NAV ever
give that encouragement to the cause of pop
ular education. which will in turn show it's
bcneiiccnt effects. as well in connection with
the particular branch of mechanical and f.
nancial science. In which they are engaged. as
in every other department of industrial and
Intellectual activity. j. $. Adams Esq. O.
Burlington w;:s appointed Secretary of the
Board. His report, containing valuable
array Of facts and suggestions will be laid
before you, and | bc>peak for it Your careful
attention. Justice to a faithful public officer
requires ne to state that the zeal and energy
with which he has discharged the labor;o,s
duties Of his Office, merit the lasting gratitude
Of our people.
am confident that the people Of Vernon,
look with a growing desire for the revival and
encouragement Of 4 thorough and well organ
lied Militia system. The legislation Of las,
year in this direction has fayorablv resulted
in the formation Of several uniform com,,an-
les in different parts Of the State. ] have
had the pleasure of witnessing some of these
companies on parade, and have greatly adj
mircd their tasteful and appropriate uniforms,
their good discipline and soldicr-like appear
aAee. Thcr reflect credit upon themselves
and honor on the State. If their services
should ever be called into acquisition, should
rely with Confidence upon their fidelity to a
soldiers duty. The ctfcicn; lahors of the
Adlutnt and Inspector General during the
past year, III encouraging and assisting the
Reorganization Of the Militia, are deserving
Of high communication. Tie free sentiments
of the rcopl, Of \cr,tu,;, Justly c:,l>.. thee,