Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-21
BY Telegraph from Montpelier
HON. GEO. F. EDMUNDS ELECTED
SPEAKER.
,IR. EDMUNDs' SPEECH.
BOTH HOUSES ORGANIZED.

The customary Caucus of Members of the
House was held last evening. Hon. A. P.
Hinton presided. \ ballot for nominee for
Speaker, without any names having been
presented to the caucus,-resulted in the
the nomination Of Hon G. F. Edmunds, of
Burlington, by p majority. Tho ballot stood
for Edmunds lO2 for Hon. G. W. Grandy,
of Ver-ennes. %: for G. B. Kellogg, Esq,
ofBrattIeboro. 20. Scattering 10. 1t was
generally known that Mr.. GrAndy had re-
fused to be candidate, and the votes for
him were cast without his consent. The
same is probably true Of Mr.. Kellogg.
The clucas nominated for Clerk Of the
House. Charles Cummings, Of Brattleboro,
who of course will be elected, and who 1t is
understood will re-appoint his Assistants OF
last year, Messrs. Hinkley, Bigelow and
Williams.
The Session opened uuspiciously this morn
Inr with fine weather. The Senate was duly
called to order. and elected Rev. Mr.. Lord as
Chaplain, and adjourned without completing
its organization.
The House was called to order by the Sec
retary Of State, Mr.. Dean, and prayer was
offered by Rev. II. P. Cutting, after which
the roll was called, and the House proceeded
to ballot for Speaker Mr.. Grandy of Yer
gennes. presented the name Of Hon. g. F
Einunis Of Burlington, and Mr. Follans-
by of Maidstone, presented the name Of
Paul D. Dean. The result of the ballot was
as foil ws whole nAruber votes 222. Nee
essary iof a choice ll2 G. F. Edmunds had
ia. Paul D. Dean, so; G. W Grandy, IA :;
G. B. Kellogg, / ; Loyal c. Kellogg, l.
Nlr. Htbard Of Chelsea, and Mr.. Kellogg of
Benson, were appointed to conduct Mr.. Ed
munds to the chair The oath was admins
tered to nim, aud he addressed the House in
the following neat and appropriate speech
II thank you, Gentlemen, sincerely, for
the generous partiality through which you
have called upon me to preside over your
deliberations at the present session. Although
the duties of the chair are laborious, delicate,
aod responsible, they have always been rem
dered pleasant to me by tie courteous aid and
forbearance of the gentlemen of the House.
| shall rely. then, mainly upon you for
Whatever Of success | may achieve in the
disposal OF the business we shall have to
consider, and shall look to you FOR the aid
and charity which SO much require. and
which YOU will be so able, and, believe, SO
willing to give
- lac occasion. gentlemen, is auspicious.
Our capitol has been restoret to us in
more than its former magnificence, with more
than its former comfort and convenience, and
aud as We meet once more in our appproprl-
ate place. let us cherish the harmony and
dignity that its architecture inspires, and IN
the noble spirit Of the motto inscribed above
US let US tolerate freedom Of opinion, while
we cultivate unity Of action. As we thus en-
ter upon the discharge of the duties entrust-
ed to us, we may anticipate brief and
useful session, clothed in its daily labors
with moderation and justice, and commend
| in- It's beneficial works to the admiration
| and gratitude ofour honored commonwealth
The customary oath was then administer
ed to the members by Counties, and the
House adjourned.
The only strife at present apparent ior
any Office i for the Secretaryship of the Sen
ate. Mr.. c. H. Chapman, ESQ, the former
Secretary, G. F. Houghton, Esq. of St. Al
bans. and c. J. Gleason, Esq. of MontpeI-
ier, are the principal cand dates There
will be no election sermon or special parade
tomorrow 1t is probable that the Govern
or's Message will BE- delivered tomorrow
The much talked of division OF the third
regiment has been made by the Governor
Orleans. Essex, and Caledonia which ma.
been tat.n from the second regiment, vii
form TIE third regiment. while Chittenden
franklin. Grand Isle and Limolllc viii con
stitr.ta the fourth regiment
In the afternoon, the Senate completed it
organization by electing on the third hallo
! C.J. Gleason, Secretary, and Henry E. Mine
Assistant Secretary.
The House elected Rev. F. W. Shelton
Chaplin.
Both Houses have appointed their CANVAS
sing Committees.