Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28

The petitions concerning tho annexation Of part Of
hmore TO Morrstown we're called up by Mr. Colby, who
% snfa mat they be referred 70 the members from La
mollle county The motion was supported By Messrs
samp and Colby and opposed BY Mr. Gleed, and lost.
subsequently the bill referred select committee
Pending the consideration OF bill changing the name
of sarah Ann Amdon and making her heirat-law offs.
y o Bosworih, the Senate came in and joint
oy was formed TO hear the report Of committee TO
vass votes for county officers and 10 elect such officers
may be necessary (Ihe list viii be published hereafter.
See beow.l The joint assembly then proceeded TO the
election of Judges Of the Supreme Court.
~, Mr Hunton nominated Hon Isaac 7. Redaeld as
Chief Justice who elected unanimously.
Mr. Hartshorn Of Canaan nominated Hon. Milo L.
enneu uf burlington, Tor ht assistant Judge, and Mr
hvert' nominated Hon Luke p Poland, and Mr. Bell
p" w alden seconded the nomination Of Mr. Poland.
Mf evcrts remarked that parts Of the State were
not accommodated by the present Organization Of the
'eece o. tha' section, lie would concede everything
mentioned, he would support Nfr Poland
Mr. Edmund, said that he felt unwilling to throw over
hoard Mr. Bennett, man who had for so long a time
adorned the bench. The risk too great with
MS approval have been told that rotation in Office
is an excellent thing but have lately learned that II
was not true he then remarked that the courts in
which Mr Bennett presided uniformly improving.
IL was true however that the d1ckeis Of the
becoming filed with business, which seemed Indicate
the propricy Of creating new Judge He, as lawyer
wns Of The opinion that careful examination Of by
TIE judges required this and the convenience Of suitors
also requiredit.
Sen Davis said that Mr. Poland had no preferences but
was ready aud willing 70 the people, to go where
hoy directed. II six judges could not do the business,
ou another part ot the state would be nconvenienced,
and would feel that Inconvenience seriously that
nothing would be gained in this section He also spoke
in high terms Of Judge Poland as jurist.
sen Nicholson hoped that seventh judge would not be
created to obyiae this dieulty because the present
rngcncnt OF choosing judges has been practced for
long time Is no reason why IL should be continued
sen Chit,endon said i was question oflocaton but
that thc counties which incOnvenienced had
caused that themselves, former OCCASION in defeat
ing Mr. Pierpoint Can not this question be settled
satisfactorily all parties He would repel the idea Of
a 500 As
lie repeated that IL question Of location
has impeachcd the ability Of any Judge all agreed in
endorsing all the judges In order that the question
might De settled ON It's merits he moved that the
lly adjourn.
rh, motion was disagreed TO.
Mr. ueoard Of Chelsea embarrassed by the ques-
ton lie had no particular feeling about it, and only
wished to discharge his duty lie was in favor Of ad
lournmcnt The matter having been discussed and the
claims Of both parties having been presented he thought
= would be weh TO consider them. He would not act
haA' OF rashly In order to give time for consdera-
on, he moved that the joint assembly adjourn till half
past Ten o'clock on "Wednesday next
This motion was also disagreed to.
Senator Everts pleased that the discussion had ia
Ken such range and at the iar way in which the ques
uon was met. He opposed adjournment, because the
whole matter well Understood. He thought there
were Judges enough lie did think the proposition
TO create an additional one would meet with any favor
certainly did not last year. He hoped that those wei
accommodated will prize their advantages, and extend
The like advantage to Others In the election Of Judges,
we ought to consult the interests Of the people whole
The assembly then proceeded ballot for first Assist
ant justice, Win ihe following result
Whole number Of votes, 2j2
Necessary to a choice, l27
Luke p. Poland received l62
Milo l.. Bennett, 90
and Hon. Luke p. Poland declared elected
Senator Wilson nominated Asa o. Adds Of St. Adams
for second Assistant aud Senator Eyers heartily second
ed the nomination. NJ Adds elected.
Mr. Hunton OF Bethel nominated Hon. John Pierpont
Of fNcrgennes for third Assistant. Mr. Grandey Of Yer
g'nnes thanked Mr. Hunton, and seconded the nomina
ton Mr. Pierpoint elected.
Senator Wilder nominated Hon. James Barrett Of
fnr Son 4fnr .tala
seconded the nomination, and Mr. Barrett elected.
Senator Everts nominated Hon. Loyal c. Kellogg Of
Benson for fifth Assistant, and he was elected.
The following vacancies ia the Office OF Justice Of the
Peace were filed
DNn5y--lra Cook.
SUd5My--H ID. w. Doty
Uesthdren--John f. Ssco
Lud'ow-S. L. Arlington, A. O. $. Barton, Ebenezer
Clement
W0icotf-S. II. Parker
CaHddH-iIeman Nichols Hiram p Cooper, John
Morrison, Zaccheus Rowell, VIM r. Blodgett.
LcintngtoH--Eas LYMAN Richard II. White, An
drew Bodgett.
The Senate withdrew and the House adjourned