Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-19

Governor himself, has not, you are aware, oee0
the general rule. In ancient times, indeed, Inc
Governor was wont in person to make an opening
sneech TO the Assembly and Council together, but
when, in 1885, the Senate was organized, the prac-
tice of sending the Message by messenger, toeaon
body, was adopted by Gov. Jenison. 1t was fol-
lowed by him during his four terms, and by his
successors Governors Paine, slade, Eaton, Cool
idre. Williams, Royce and Hall. Gov. Fairbanks,
on his first term in 1852, set the example OF read
ing tn Message in person to the Joint Assembly
which was followed, think, by Gov. Fletcher,
who, after the reading of the Message, sent the
eame as special communication to each House,
- proceeding which seems to be necessary in
order to bring the Message properly before the
separate Houses in such shape that it can be placed
on their respective journals.
Gov. Hall has, Of course, resigned the Execu-
tive Chambers to his successor; but remains IN
town till after the meeting of the Historical Society
on Tuesday. The strong good sense, honesty,
oourtesy and dignity, together with the entire
absence Of vanity and 0stentation, which charac-
terize Gov. Hail. have won him, in an unusual
degree, the respec; and confidence Of the State.
No Governor has retired with more desirable
reputation.
Lieut.. Gov Underwood, who has not been very
we'll for several days, was able to take the oath Of
Office and the Chair of the Senate to-day, and you
have printed the neat and satisfactory Speech with
which he took his seat. He will make clear
headed and acceptable presiding officer.
You have perhaps observed that tho appoint
ments Of the Clerk Of the House DO not include
his three assistants Of the last two years. The
circumstance, is, presume, by no means due to
want Of fitness and capacity on the part Of those
gentlemen, but to the fact that, having actively
opposed the reelection Of the Clerk, they could
have small claims to special favors at his hand. l
am not acquainted with the new Assistants; but
doubt not that they will be found capable and
efficient.
The "Circus BILL " which may be counted in to
the list of measures provocative OF debate aad dis
cussion, IS already in the House, having been in
troduced by the Democratic member from West
Fairlec Mr. Stephen 4. Thomas. There will lie
circuses enough in the State, if it Is passed, and
cir-cugsipg enough lift isn't.
tbs thought that the ''dos-bilI may pass, if
not pure and simple, - at least with an amend
rncnt such as was once offered bya member from
Panton, to a similar BILL restricting taxation to
one-eyed, NANCY, crop-oarel, cat-hammed, bob
tailed, yellow brindled stag -terriers.
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in the House to-day, inquiring into the right Of
Nathaniel Motley to seat on the floor of the
House. Mr.. Motley is the member from the
town Of Ferdinand, above mentioned, which is
described in TLompson's Vermont, as IAN uria-
haJitcd township in Essex County, the surface of
which IS generally ctaor mountainous or
,vampy and was probably one OF the two rot-
crs whose ballots were not allowed "to execute the
freeuea'- will as i htni1g does the wiz Of Cod
1t seems possible that Nj Motley may be al
lowed to return to his constituent Ferdinand
must heed the advice (for which sec the political
papers PASSING TO Organic organize ~
The House viii be likely to adjourn early to-
morrow 20 allow tie SPEAKER time to make up the
Committees. hare nothing upon u-icl to base
an opinion concerning tho allotment Of the more
impyr,aa, posts on tacc9muit,ees If either body,
further chan to presume tia. their acknowledged
learning ana legal tllcu. viii give TO the Hon.
Judge Peek and F. E. Woodbridge Prominent
places on the Judiciary Committee q the Senate.
The Attendance Of Outsiders IS not as large as is
usual during the opening week. They viii begin
to gather in as the measures Of special interest
aal aa7.staaco come up. Tie Pavilion is .al
however, usual ,aal fully maintains its ancient
reputation for general uca.aezs AMI eo-...r NJ. f7
abundance Of well cooked substau,ais on IFS ta-
blos, anl for hiad attention to the wants Of IFS
guests tho part Of mine host Boutwell, uud the
perennial III cratic, without whom the Pavilion
would not be tie Pavilion at all understand
that M Boutwell, cs1-capiates very consider
allie enllrsemea. of tie House 20 meet t-c Pc
ggir-mea.s ofsessian time.