Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-15

this may be done before Friday But be would
not act upon the presumption that the business
cln or cannot be done before Friday bu! rather
perform the business of The convention and
then adjourn.
Messrs. Smith of Addison and Joceyn oil
Windsor were inclined to the opinion that the
resolution would not shorten the session; and
the resolution was then laid Oh the table.
Mr.. Adams of Chittenden county, introduced
o resolution adopting the rules Of the conyen-
ton OF 1850 for the time being, except the 18th
rule providing for doorkeeper, &c., which
was adopted.
Mr.. Lyman of Cbittenden county, introduced
q resolution to proceed SOW to tho election Of t,
sergeant-at-arms, who shall appoint, subject to
the approval Of The president, doorkeepcr and
four messengers; which was adopted Vim.
I. Burnham, Of Montpelier, was then umni-
mously elected sergeant at arms.
Mr.. Ballou of Windham county, introduced
a resolution, directing the president 10 invite the
attendance in rotation Of the resident clereymcn
of Montpelier as chapains; which was adopted.
MIR. Dillingham;, Of Washington county, in
qured whether the proposed amendments had
been forwarded to be laid before the convention.
The president replied that he had no knowl-
edged on the subject
Mr. HebaId Of Orange, was in favor of having
test question presented, and was willing TO
take it under this resolution.
! MIR. Jones OF Addison county, would not dis
cuss the validity Of The election of this conven-
ton, nor undertake to instruct the people The
people had themselves elected and instructed
him. AS to the conslitntionality of the call
this convention had no power to decide 1t is
outside of the business Of the convention, and
therefore he was opposed to the resolution
| Mr.. Bascom OF Addison county, was ready TO
meet the direct question as to the power Of the
council of the convention but he thought the
convention had only to say yea or nay to the
amendments. This was the business clearly
prepared by the council and no committee was
necessary to prepare business
Mr. Gsusha Of Chltlenden county, dcsired TO
do his duty faithfully within the ccnsti,ion. Tho
question is whether the the constitution has been
departed from, and the convention has not the
power 10 adopt the amendments. Surely these
were questions for every delegate to decide before
any other action.
Mr.. Needham Of Addison county, thought
that the question of jurisdiction is primary ene.
Courts, Justices Of the Peace, pass upon all
other points The best way for the convention
is to keep within the constitution; and he would
have committee to examine that matter.
The resolution vas further supported by Messrs.
Brad ey of W INDIAN county Smith Of Washjno
ton county, and Adams of Chitlenden county.
The motion 10 lay the resolution on the table
was rejected.
Mr.. Weber of VI indsor county, objected that
Inc resolution implied that the convention can
act on tile amendments. In his opinion the peo-
pie will not be satisfied by anything short ef a
condemnation OF the action Of the council lie
DID not, however. Insist on amending the fes0lu.
ton, inasmuch as the committee may cover the
ground he had indicated.
The resolution was then adopted, and the chair
appointed committee, to wit --Messrs. DiIImo-
ham of Washington Bradley of Windhan
Ohm of Bennington; Nicholson Of Rutland
Webber of Windsor; llebard OF Orange I.v-
man Of Chcnd0n; Barrow of Franklin; Need
ham of Addison; Wadsworh Of Gra0l Iae;
Waterman Of Lamoie; Cleveland Of 0fleans
Dewey of Essex Bartlett of Caledonia.
On motion of Nlr. Nicholson of Rutland county.
a committee on debenlures was ordered.
The President communicated despatch from
the seectmen Of Burlington rendering the town
hal for the use of the convention Adjourned
Thursday, Jan. 8.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Prayer by Rev. Eli Balou.
The journal Of yesterday was read and APP
proved.
The Chair namoi the Committee on deben,
lures, to'wit :--Mossrs Keith Of franklin
County, Hinsdil Of Bennington, Clark Of
Windham, Beaman Of Rutland, Dodge OF
Windsor, Stebbins of Orange Jones of Ad-
Olson, Crane Of Chitt,udcn, Riddle of La.
noble, Hazen Of Grand Isle, Edwards Of Or
leans, Wing of Washington, Cree oil Calclo-
MA, Hbbard Of Essex.
Mr.. Mason Of Chittondon County called w
the credentials OF Roger G. Buckley as dele
gate for the town of Moretown.
Mr.. Clarke Of Chttendcn county intro
duced resolution declaring that the creden.
tials are rot such az to entite Mr.. Buckley
to seat in this Convention
Mr. George Of Washington county moved
to lay the resolution upon the table, which
was agreed to,
Mr.. Mason Of Chittenden county introduced
resolution hat Roger e. Buckley, dele
gate elect from the town Of Moretown, be adj
mitted to seat in ibis Convention.
On motion Of Mr.. Field of Windham CO.
Mr.. Buckley was permitted to address the
Convention on this resolution.
Mr.. Hebard of Orange county said that
On the face Of the credentials, it does not an.
pear that Mr. Buckley is elected member Of
'has Convention. 1t may be that he is the
only legal member Of Constitutional Con-
'ention, according to uniform usage. and he
was inclined to think that to be the fact: but
'has Convention is another thing--it may be
it IS nulIity- and in that case, If Mr.. Buck
ley Is legal delegate at all, it is not to this
Convention, hut he is himself the legal Com
'titutlonal Convention, and tkis body cannot
properly Interfere with him, Ga the other
hand. if this Oonyention is constitutional
then Mr.. Buckley is not entitled to sent
1erc. Mr.. debard moved to lay the ro.olQ-
ton upon the table
Mr.. Nicholson Of Rutland county observed
that the application Of Mr.. Buckley was a
recognition OF this Convention as q legal body
and it it il legal body, then certoialy
it follows that Mr.. Buckley is not entitled to
scat here, and his application is itself de.
1ial of his own right.
Mr.. Field Of Windham county said it may
tura out that Mr.. Buckley is the READ Con-
Vention, and that this body may by and BY be
knocking at his door for admission. But il
IS not Mr. Buckley who is asking to be heard
Al
acre. but the municipality of Moletown. This
may be obliged to strike; then
strike, but hear"
Mr.. Needham Of Addison county was sar.
'rlsod that any objection should be made to
lear Mr., buckley at once. To POSTPONE