Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-15


my knowledge of many of you, personally, al.
lows me to feel, for that aid, sympathy and
support in the discharge of the duties oil tne
Chair which shall enable us to transact tue
business Of the session with harmony and ra-
pditv. and make our official intercourse both
pleasant and profitable, you that
nothing shall be wanting on my part that can
be supplied by Il sincere desire to aid you IN tile
the despatch of affairs, and to deserve your
good opinion
The Sneaker directed the House 10 the cleo
ton of Clerk pro tcmpore, when Mr.. Marsh OF
Brandon nominated Geo, r Thompson, and
Mr. Fisk of Isle Ia Mott nominated Henry
Clark of East Poultney.
The Chair named Messrs. Marsh of Brandon
and Fisk of Isle la Mott, Us telers, who report
ed as follows:
Whole number of votes, !9o
Geo. R. Thompson, 100
Harry CLARK 80
Norman Williams, Jr., 4
Scattering, z
So Geo. R. Thompson, Esq, was declared to
be elected Clerk pro tempore. and he was sworn'
Mr.. Merrill of Montpelier called up the
credentials of Mr.. Loveland of Huntington,
remarking that all such cases where there IS no
contest as to an election. and the que stion pre-
sented is merely one OF form the House should
admit 1t has been suggested by the gentle
man from Brandon that there might be ques-
ton as to the validity of the election he (Mr
Merrill inquired whether this seat is to be con-
tested
| Mr.. Taft of Starksboro'. replied, that be had
been informed by the claimant to this seat that
his right would not be contested.
Nj. Pierpoint of Rutland. said it appears
that there was a legal warning; tina. after
sundry ballotings the officers abandoned their
pests wrongiully and that the freeman who
remained appointed presiding officer and made
an election This election must be good or
the House will declare that the officers have
the power to deprive a town of representation
by neglect Of their official duty.
Mr. Love and was then admitted 10 seat.
On motion of Mr. Deane of Cavend ish, the
ru les of the last session were adapted for the
time being. Adjourned
AFTERNOON.
SENArE.-A resolution providing for the
electien of Secretary, was adopted
The president appointed Messrs. Hatch and
P erpoint as telIers, and the allot being taken
was as follows
Whoe number of votes, 26
G. Ii Chapman, 20
Scattering
And Mr.. Chapman was declared elected, and
received the oath of office.
A resolution providing for the election Of
the Assistant Secretary, was adopted. AND
the Chair appointed Messrs. Chittendon and
Cahoon as ,ellers, and The ballot being taken was
as follows:
Whole numbel of votes, 81
R. G. Benton, Jr., 10
Scattering,
R. G. Benton, Jr., was declared elected, and
received the oath of office.
Senator Wilson presented a resolution pro-
viding for The election of Chaplin adopted.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Field and
Gleed as teers. and the ballot being taken was
as follows:
Whole number of votes, Is
F. w. Shelton, IL
Alonzo Webster,
Scattering,
And Rev w. Shelton was declared elected
Senator Perpoint offered resolution notify
ing he House of the organization OF the Senate
adapted,
Senator Marsh offered a resolution tor the
appointment Of Committee of three TO report
rules for the government of the Senate lso a
\ Committee of two to act with Committee ap-
/ pointed by the House, to report joint rules
adopted.
Senator Jones presented a resolution provl-
4 ling for the furnishing Of the. Senators xith
daily and weekly newspaper; adopted.
Senator Pierpoint offered resolution pro-
vidng for the immediate election of Stan
ing Committees for the session. Adopted
Adjourned
HOUSE, motion Of Mr.. Wicker of Fer
risburgh, Mr.. Stone of Charlotte was admitted
to seat without producing his credentials
The Speaker uom lnaled, and the House ap
pointed, the Committee 10 CANVASS votes fol
Governor, Lieut. Governor and lreasurer-io
wit
Remington Counly-Messrs Cochranr Park
and Burdiu.
Windlam County-Messrs. Hunt, Howe and
Warren.
Windsor County-Messrs. Needham, Round.
and Deaue.
Rutland Coun,y-Copeland, Billings and Es
tabrooks.
Addison Couniy-Messrs. Coamer, Eaton
and Bascom.
Orange Coun,y-Messrs. Strickland, White
and Little.
Cht,eaden County-Messrs. Tracy, Smond:
and Robinson.
Washinton County-Messrs Hollister, Smith
and Clark,
Caledol ia County-Messrs. McGaffey John
son and weeks
Franklin County--Messrs. Waite, Ladd and
Brigham,
Orleans County-Messrs. Cole. Fkns ant
Hall.
Lamoile County-Messrs. Riddell, Jones and
Wa ner.
Essex County Messrs. Hill, IiattshoIn and
Jones.
Grand Isle Coun,y-Messrs, Hyde, Griffith
and Fisk.
Resolution BY Mr.. Marsh of Brandon, fol-
a joint assembly ut 10 A M. 10 morrow, tc
hear the report of the committee 20 canvass the
vote for State officers adopted,
By Mr. Bradley Of Brauleboro, that al
2o'c ock to morrow both houses meet in Join
assembly TO hear an election sermon that i'm
media,ely thereafter the Message of the Gnver
nor BE- received and that Rev. Silas McKeen
of Bradford be invited to preach the sermon
adopted.
BY Mr. Allen of Granville, to invite the cer
gyman of Montpelier TO officiale in rotation a,
chapIains Adopted.
By Mr. Taft OF Starksboro' Joint resolu.
ton, for 1000 copies of the Legislative Directo
f ry adopted.
i On motion of Mr., Marsh of Brandon, com
mitlee of two was raised 10 inform the Cover
nor that the House is organized and ready t,
receive any Executive communication an,
,iessrs Marsh Of Brandon and Deane of Cav
endsh were appointed for this purpose
" motion of Me-. Dean of Grafton, a Com
ml,lee of one was raised to give similar mcssag
to the Senate and Nc. Dean was appointed Il
perform that service.
On motion of Mr. Colby of Hartland tn
House proceeded 10 the election Of Clerk 70
The wear. and on the nomination Of Mr. Taft o
Starksboro' Geo. R. Thompson Esq was elect
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