Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-24

The Close of Session.
The Legislature of Vermont closed Its labors
on Tuesday morning. The Session has been
marked by more than usual pleasant time,
both indoors and out. The suspicious Indian
Summer has blest us with an uncommon mild
ness, and the absence of exciting subjects de-
manding legislation, has prevented any particu
lar excitement or unusual interest in Legislative
affairs. Those who contributed largely to an
excitement last year have not been present,
while a larger number who contribute to the
dignity and good order, and are justly entitled
to the praise of trustworthy legislators, have
been present, Those who last year voted and
acted in enc direction, have been satisfied that
further opposition was aneWlea for, and have
favored the very objects this session which they
so fercey opposed last.
The State House question was shorn of its
lauras by the action of the people of Mont
peier in promptly completing its erection, and
most of those who voted against an appropria-
ton, have this year voted in favor of the State
owning its own State House.
The subject of Railroads, which was SO
largely discussed in a certain town, was taken
out of the ring by the adjustment of the ques-
ton by the two roads interested.
School bills, agricultural bills, circus bills,
bills for the promotion of Temperance, bills Tor
the protection of Liberty, and resolutions upon
the Slavery question seem to have been uncaled
for, 20 action having risen to excite the Coun-
try since last autumn, except gohn Browns ex
odus, and that is left with Gov. Wise and
President Buchanan, and John Brown will soon
be left with his Maker.
Among the number who have been prominent
in discussion, and largely aided in the dignity,
good order, and despatch of business in the
House, we may mention Messrs. IIunton of
Bethel, Grandey of Vergennes, Olmstcad of
Bridport, Hebard of Chelsea, Stoddard of
Iownshend, Kellogg Of Benson, Ferrin of
lIlinesburgh, Allen of Rutland, Colby of Hart
land, Child of Hydepsrk, Moulton Of St.
Johnsbury, Gleed of Morristown, Chapman Of
Woodstock, Slayton of Calais, Hartshorn of
Guldhall, Hartshorn of Canaan, and finally
we might name half of the number in the
House, for we doubt if better representation
of the intelligence of the State has eyer been
assembled together.
The Senate being the smaller body, and gen.
orally expected to be made up mostly of graver
cid men, has made less noise than the House.
There has, however, been a large amount of
ability and dignity in the Senate, but we should
not be justified in naming any one more than
all as most contributing to the good order and
success of business.
Gov. Hall gracefully retired in his message,
and Lieut.. Gov. Martin has presided over the
Senate with ability, and both carry the good
wishes of the people for their happiness.
Of the decorum of the Clerk and his assist
ants, as well as of the ether officers of both
Houses, we have heard nothing but praise; and
taking all together, we are led to believe the
session model one.
of the acts more in detail our readers will be
apprised when they appear in print, which will
be in week or two at fartherest
We must, however, express our regrets at the
defeat of the bill providing for the publication
of the Geological Survey, and think, perhaps
there have been few other things left for seed
next year.
Both Houses adjourned sine die on Tuesday
morning, upon adjourning, the President ad-
dressed the Senate as follows:
Senators thank you most heartily for the
language and spirit of this resolution, and for
its unanimous adoption by you. had expect
ed when entered upon the duties of the chair
that should have your aid and sympathy, but
you have more than met my expectations and
If our proceedings and deliberations have been
in any tolerable degree successful, it is owing
mainly to that cooperation and hearty support
which has-at all times been given by each Sem
ator to the other and by all to me.
Our official relations are about to cease, anC
pleasant though they have been, yet the person
al regard and friendship which have grown ou
of those relations are to me far dearer, and will
trust, cease only with life. We are about t,
part to return to our several homes and fami
Aies may we each carry with us the sense O
having well discharged the duty and trust fo
which we came here, hoping that our labor
have not been in vain in advancing the best in
terests and welfare Of the whole people of tn
State.