Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-10-16
WHOLE NO. 2661.

Tho Senate concurred in the joint resolution oeredOy
the House. providing for the printing Of 1000 copies Of
Drecory--also the resolution from the House providing
for joint assembly this morning at 10 o'clock, to hear
the report Of the canvasng committee appointed to can
the votes Gr Governor, Lieutenant Governor and
Treasurer The President having vacated the chair, Mr..
Picrpoint elected President pro tenn Mr. Pier
point wished 20 be excused aud Mr. Hunton elected
to the Office and received the oath.
The hour having arrived for the meeting Of the joint
assembly, the Senators repaired the House Of Repre-
senmiivcs.
The Senators wing resumed their seats, Mr.. Burton
caledup the joint resolution providing for meeting Of
joint assembly hear the Election Sermon by the Rev
Mr. silis Nc Keen Of bradford, which motion Of Mr.
pepont was amended by inserting half past two this
afternoon
On motion Of Mr.. Cht,enden, committee Of t~o
were appointed TO wait on the Leutenan, Governor elect
inform him Of his election and to conduct him to the
Chair Of the Senate And the President appointed
saidscommittce,
Mr. Chitteudeu,
Dwight
Mr. Chtteuden for the Committee, reported that they
had performed tee service assigned them.
The Lieutenant Governor elect appeared at the bar Of
the senlic the oath of Office administered, and he
assumed the chair.
The President oniaking the chair, made the following
remarks
GESrLENES or THE SENATE II take this occasion,
90 return my thanks to the cemen of this State, for
this repeated expression of their confidence and kind
ness. The position occupy, involves, am aware, du-
ties aud responsibilities Of delicate and important
character. enter renewedy upon these duties, con-
scious Of my inability discharge them aceeptably,
without the aid Of the members Of this body assume
the responsibilities connected with this trust, with just
sense Of their importance and reality
To preside over the deliberations OF this body success
mly require, experience Judgment, and exemption from
prejudice While | cannot bring TO my aid the expert
fnHn IN and Z 1af Inn nf
pcltvey demanded shall labor, by strict application
60 the duties of this office, to merit at least the verdict
Of honest intention and motive In seeing that the rules
or the government Of the Senate observed, II will be
alike my duty and pleasure, extend to every Senator
90 the utmost Of my power all aid and assistance for the
/ transaction OF the husncss of the session.
IL viii be my constant effort to discharge my duties,
with mpartality, Commingled with kindness and court
csy. This on my part is alike demanded, from my po-
siti0u and relations.
With confidence akia to assurance, ask. Senators.
your iorhCarancC that trunspirc under
administration. Your aid and support am will be
generously extended that during the entire session.
harmony and corporation will mark an our acts and
reflect forth anew that dignity and character, that has
ever marked the existence Of this coordinate branch Of
our State Legislature.
delegated powers responsible TO free and intelligent
people; auswerablc al the bar OF public opinion for the
proper Of the powers conhded TO US, trust that our
deliberations and conclusions will justify the confidence
reposed in hy couhding constituency and that we
may have added the assurance Of conscience, that shall
trust our session will be marked with that brevity,
consistent with faithful discharge Of every duty owe
/ ourselves, our constituents, and our country
On motion Of Mr.. Pierpoint, the Senate proceeded to
elect Standing Committees
On motion Of Mr.. Chttenden, the Committees were
elected rira roce, as follows;
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Butler Chairman,
Hutchinson,
Wead.
| on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Pierpoint, Chairman,
Cahuon,
/ Chittenden.
On Claims.
Mr.. Benton, Chairman,
Wright,
Dwight
On Education.
Mr. Royce, Chairman,
Hutchinson.
on Agricphire.
Mr.. Gregory. Chairman,
Marsh,
sanford
On Wanafacfuss
Mr.. Field1Chairman,
Perry
on Electioni.
Mr.. Walker, Chairman,
Raymond,
Bates.
On Military A6aig.
Mr.. Jones' Chairman,
Dwight
Field.
On Banks.
Mr.. Willard, Chairman,
Wires,
Hatch.
on Roads
Mr.. Hunton Chairman,
Burton,
Barber.
on Land Tares.
Mr.. REYNOLDS, Chairman,
Wead,
Walker.
I General Committee
Mr.. Wilson, Chairman,
Raymond.
Mr. Hunton offered a joint resolution, adopting tn,
Joint Rules Of last session for the government Of h
Joint Assembly until otherwise ordered.
Mr.. Pierpoint said that he did not know what Join
rules in order during the last session. and h
proposed amend by inserting October session which
was agreed to- and the resolution adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. sanford, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. Wm. II. Lord.
Mr. Chamberln Of Craftsbury moved to reconsider tn
vote of yesterday adopting the resolution to invite tn
cergynen Of Montpelier oieiate in rotation chap
lans
Mr. c. said that he was satisfied that it would be IA
satisfactory the cergymen, and far better for tn
House, 10 appoint chaplain for the session.
Mr. Merrill Of Montpelier, concurred in this opinion
adding however in reference the Rev Mr. Lord, tina
he would not be candidate the present session re
mark occasoned by the aluson 10 Mr. Lord yesterday
by the gentleman from vergennes.
The vote reconsidered and the resolution amended
so as to provide for immediate election Of chaplain
and adopted.
Mr Perpoint of Rutland remarked, that notwih
standing the announcement few moments ago Of MI
Lords desire be candidate, it still the rish
M tho Iousp to net AL ito discretion and he nominate