Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-22
SATURDAY, October l6.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, October TO-
Prayer by the Chaplain
Rosodham by Mr. Chittcndon, that a committee Of
two Senators be appointed to wait upon the Hon. Burn
ham Martin, Lieut. Governor elect. and inform him Of
his election and conduct him 20 the chair Adopted.
The President appointed Mr., Chiucudou and Mt.
Clarke, the committee.
Mr. Chiucndcn Of said committee reported that they
had performed the duties assigned them when
The Lcut Governor elect appeared before the bar Of
the Senate received the oath of Office and assumed the
chair,
The President in taking the chair Addressed the Sen
ate as follows
SENATORS lit is with emotions Of gratitude aud vet
with great didence. that enter upon the duties OF The
office so generously conferred upon by the sulragos
OF free aud intelligent people.
am not unmndul that these duties nf such a
character that without your efficient coopcratuu any
effort Of mine to discharge them acceptahiy prove
una'ailinF and it Is with pleasure that alludc 10 the
wemciited reputation Of this branch Of the General
Assembly Cor dignity, dccorum aud courtesy, which am
sure you WIN observe and mantainas being the source
ofmy confidence that you will that aid and
exercise That forbcaranoc shall so much and often
need While ia the discharge Of my official lutv as you
presiding officer it will be cudca,nr 10 scrur,
the proper observance of such rules b,
adopted by you. II will also he nay endcavar 20 Ice Just
courteous and impartial each and every senator and
so far as honest intention can avail these ends will be &C.
complishcd.
Invoking the aid Of Divine Providence to sustain an,
direct u.s. il only remains for me to solicit your attention
to the prompt efficient and faithful despatch Of the bus
mess OF he session. having due regard to the wishes, in
tcrcsts and welfare Of thc people Of the State
Resolutions the House, q resolution rendering
thanks to Rev. Mr. Thomas Of Brandon for thcclocto
Sermon and ordering the same to be printed concur
rcd in
ly Mr. Butler. tcudcring the thanks Of the Senate q
Hon. James NJ Slade late President of the Senate.
Mr.. Chiticudcn said he fc it would be appropriate fol
him, being member last year, 10 move lbs adoption. wifi
full measure ~ sincerity rather than as a matter
form He would only ask for the present incumbent %
the chair the same success that has dsngshcdh his pre-
] dCcCssor.
The resolution WAS unanimously adopted.
by Mr.. Nash, that committee Of two Senators b
appointed 70 meet House committee, report join
rules adopted.
by Nj Glocd that a committee " three Senators b.
appointed By the President 20 report rules Of the Senate
I adopted.
A message from the Governor, announcing the ap
pointmont Of WunER p. DAVIS as Secretary Of Civil an
Military Aairsaud that he should communicate the an
nual message this day, was received.
Mr.. Smith called up the resolution for ihc appoint
mont of Standing Committees, aud II was adopted
Mr.. Chiiicndcn moved that much VI the l7th Iiul
Of the Senate provides for the election Of committee
by ballot, bc suspended. aud that said committees b,
] elected rirH toce Agreed TO.