Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-28
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
FRIDAY, Oct. 81.

heir-at-law OF S H. o. Bosworth, the Senate /
came in and the joint assembly then proceeded
to the election Of Judges of the Supreme Court |
Mr.. Hunton nominated HoL Isaac F. Redheid /
as Chief Justice, who was elected unanimously |
Mr.. Hartshorn of Canaan nominated Hon. |
Milo L. Bennett of Burlington, for first assistant
Judge. and Mr.. Everts nominated Hon. Luke p
Poland, and Mr. Bell of Walden seconded the |
nomination of MIR Poland.
MIR. Everts remarked that some parts Of the
State were not accommodated by the present
organization of the Bench; need was felt of
making change for the convenience of that
section. He would concede everything TO Judge
Bennett, but influenced by the consideration
mentioned, he would support Mr.. Poland.
Mr.. Edrnunds said that he felt unwilling to
throw overheard Mr.. Bennett, who had
for so long a time adorned the bench. The risk
was too great TO meet with his approval. We
have been told that rotation in office is an ex-
cellent thing, but we have lately learned that it
was not true. He then remarked that the courts
IN which Mr.. Bennett presided were uniformly
improving. 1t was true however, that the dock
cts Of the courts were becoming filed with bu-
siness, which seemed to Indicate the propriety of
creating a new Judge. He, as a lawyer, was Of
the opinion that careful examination of cases by
the Judges, required this, and the convenience of
sutors also required it.
Senator Davis said that Mr.. Poland had no
preferences, but was ready and willing to serve
the people, to go where they directed. If six
Judges could not do the business, seven ought to
/ be appointed. But if Mr.. Poland was left out,
another part of the State would be inconvenien-
| ced, and it would feel that inconvenlence seri-
ously; so that nothing would be gained in this
section. He also spoke in high terms of Judge
Poland as jurist
Senator Nicholson hoped that a seventh judge
would not be created to obviate this difficulty:
because the present arrangement Of choosing
Judges has been practiced for a long time is no
reason why it should be continued.
Senator Chittenden said it was question Of
location; but that the counties which are now
Inconvenience had caused that themselves, on
former occasion, in defeating Mr.. Pierpoiut--
Can not this question be settled satisfactorily to
all parties? He would repel the idea of creating
a new Judge as soon as any man in theassembly.
He repeated that it question Of location
no one has impeaHhed the ability of any judge;
all agreed in endorsing all the judges. In order
that the question might be settled its merits,
he moved that the assembly adjourn
This molten was disagreed to.
Mr. Hebard o. Chelsea was embarrassed by the
question He had no particular feeling about it.
r and drly wished discharge his dUty. lie was in
: favor of an adiousnmert. The rsattsg haoina
been discussed ana the claim, Of both parties
hasing l~en presented, he thought it would be
Q well to consider them. He sould not act hastily
: or rashly. In order to sive tii%e for consi4era
tien he moved that the joist ap>enibIy sdioarr
tel hslf past ten o'elocs on Wednesday next.
This motion was also disagreed to.
D Senator Everts was pleased that the discussion
had taken such range, and at the fair gay il
O. which the question was met. He opposed ad
iournment, because tbs whole matter was vel
: understood. He thought there we're Judge
:. enough. He did not think the proposition Il
a create an additional ore you'd meet with an!
favor; certaialy it tid not last year. He hopes
Il that those well accommodated viii prize thei
a advantages and extended the like advantage t
d others. In the election of Judges, We ought t
consult the interests OF the people a whole
and not of individuals.
d Ths.assernbls then proceeded Is ballot for ars
b Assistant Justice, with the following result:
% Whole nuSsber of votes, $50
Necessary to a choice. 1871
Luke P. Poland received 1872
al Milo L. Bennett, ss
$ and Hon Luke r. Poland was dsclared elected,
l. Senator Wilson nominated ASA o. Aids of S
Adams for second Assistant, and Senator Ever
. heartily seconded the nomination. Mr. Aid
IS was elected. .
of Mr.. Hunton of Bethel nominated Hon. job
=. Pierpoint of YerGenBes for third Assistant. NJ
Grandey of Vergennes thanked Mr. Hunton, ar
i seconded the nomination. MFR. Pierpoint WI
a elected.
70 Senator Wilder nominated Hon. James Barre
!. of Woodstock for lcurth Assistant. Senat
Il Nicholson seconded the nomination, and N
he Barrett.was elected
es Senator Everts nominated Hon Loyal C X
:. logg of Benson for fifth assistant, and he W
elected.
nd The following vacancies in the Office of JUST
n. of the Peace were filed
~ Daa6y-Era Cook.
Sud5o5z-H D. W. Doty.
- Westhqcen-John F. Sisco.
W .LudloU--S L. Arlington, A. C. S. BaFt'
m Ebenezer Clement.
WoIcott-S. R. Parker.
ho C1,aan-Heman Nichols, Hiram P. Coop
John Morrison, Zaccheus RoweIl, Vim. P. Biz
= gett
=, L<@iagt9n- Elias Lyman. Richard r. Viii
"o Andrew Blodgett.
ia. The Senate withdrew and theHouse adioR
M ed f
AFTERNOON
It's. SENATE.
'en Mr.. Clarke called up the resolution to adjol
the on Friday morning at II 10 meet again on Nj
get day next at 3 p. m, ard it was adopted.
!. Bills referred-For the protection Of fruit
'.s fruit trees; and for the protection of the mo-
the ments and tombs Of deceased persons; both
uld ferred to general committee. In amendmen
Md laws for the suppression Of the traffic IN into
orb eating liquors. to select committee appointe
consider so much Of the Governors message
out relates to intoxicating drinks To protect
and reputation of persons; to committee on judi,
one ry- s.sa aaW 81
Mr.. Clarke, for select committee, reporte
oo favor Of State bin in amendment Of act to in,
300 morale fhe viIlaae If Rratflahorol at,nrovad