Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-19
FROM MONTPELIER.
MONTPELIER, Oct. II, lsG0.

Tho main matters OF CeptNIai lusoiSsI luUs
far. have been IN connection with the Speakership
and Clerkship. For tho former Office the names
Of Megsrs. Hunton of Bethel, Field Of Newfanc,
Smith Of St. Adams, Dennison Of Royalton and |
Allen of Rutland had been mentioned. OF them |
Mr. Smith positively declined the use of his name
as candidate, Mr.. Dennison was Indifferent, and |
no especial effort was made by him or his friends,
and the same was true Of Mr.. Allen; so that when
tho caucus assembled, the only contest was be-
tween the two gentlemen first named 1t was
quite sharp while it lasted and the feeling excited
has not entirely subsidcd. Mr.. Hunton is a man
of very considerable legislative experience, and
though he can hardly be expected to be as clear
and rapid presiding officer as his predecessor
he will doubtless 90 we'll as a Speaker.
The friends Of DR.. Cummings, the popular and
capable Clerk of the House for two years past re-
sisted strongly and successfully the attempt to
adopt in his case, the two years rule of rotation
which has not and should not b the rulo in refer
enco to that officer, in which experience in the
routine Of duties is so requisite to the correct dc
patch of the business Of the House.
The friends Of Mr.. Hincklcy, whose experience
and business capacity are undoubteJ also worked
earnestly for him, and though unsuccessful now,
are confident that his turn is coming yet.
The House assembled this morning at the usual
hour, and was called to order by the Secretary Of
State, Mr.Doan, who proceeded to administer in
clear and Impressive manner to tho members the
oaths Of allegiance and good c,nIuc.. Tor the
benefit Of such Of your readers as may be expect
ing to represent the dear people, here, or who
care to know what their representatives, swear to
do and not to do, copy the oaths, which arc as
follows
You solemnly swear that YOU will be true and
faithful TO the State of Vermont that you viii not
directly indirectly do anything injurious o the
constitution or government thereof as established
by Convention.
You solemuly swear that as a member Of this
Assembly you viii not propose assent to any
bill, vote, or resolution which shall appear to you
Injurious to the people, nor do OF consent u any
act or thing whatever that shall have a tendency
to lessen or abridge their rights and privileges as
declared by the Constitution Of the State, but
will in all things, conduct yourself as faithful
honest representative and guardian Of the people
according to the best of your judgment and
abilities.
The Senate commenced its sessions and complct-
ed its organization with the most commeudaJlo
composure and promptitude. Every member Of
that dignifed body answered to his name at the
frstroll call and the reelection Of its former Sec
ratary and Assistant was, in eject, unaHiaous.
To the outward eyo.it seems as II the session
must be a short one: but there are p1cmonitiors
(under ground mutterinss) ofs5mo subjects. which
may excite earnest debate aul lead to session {
full length. Indeed member Of much experience,
tells that he believes i. viii be a long and
stormy session, Ono Of the questions I alluGe to,
viii come up upon an application for the charter,
or revival If Oh charter, for Railroad coauec-
tiou from Island Pond to ST. JoLnsJury Tho cx-
cited feeling Railroad matters, Of the peorIsin
the North Eastern corner Of tLc State reused by
raat May believe to have been TAI falkland poor
policy il the location Of tlc line Of the Passumpz.c
extension, and tho litisations 70 compel the pay
ment Of subscriptions OF stock may quito possibly
be communicated in a measure TO tho Legislature.
when the subject comes w. There will also be a
report in the Same connection Of Legislative
committee appointed last session to investigate
{
by the G-llI Tcuus Road, over tie Plssu.arsic.
The report viii, understand, tc adverse to the
Grand Trunk; but what can BE done about
i, is not so clear. There are Bank aucs-
tioal, too, Of importance ald questions of Shire
towns; and ofcourse the question Of paying f.r
the State House. and or roi4uuellta. Dr. Powers
tor his valuable services, viii Show themselves
in due time.
The most ,7Pui,at duty Of tie Legislature
that of eIecting Hon. JACOB C9lLAaea to the {.
S Senate, viii be performed with as great uuan-
unity as anything. Concerning the election #
a new Judge ofthe Supreme Bench made uecos-
sary by Che refusal Of Cli-i Justice EediolI to be
candidate for reelection, there VIII be more
difference cio ili7a. believe the custom has
been heretofore IN this state, in similar cases. not
to fiji the Chief JusticcsLip with a new man, as is
done in case Of vacancy ia the supreme Court Of
the United States but % promote in oroer from
the remaining members Of tie Bench. 7. that
practice i= retained, Judge Poland probably will
succeed to Judge RcdGclds place, For the new
Judge l hear mentioned the names Of Hon. N. L.
Bennett and Hon. G.. F. Eimunls Of Burlington.
and Hon. l. B. Peck, and T. p. Belfell, Esl., Of
Montpelier. The minor Offices to be filed make lit
tic talk as yet Understand Nr. !. W. Stewart Of !
Mddlebury is a candidate for Auditor Of accounts,
and that Grand Isle thinking it time she was re-
cognized with a State officer will present Mr. J.P.
Ladd Of North Hero, as suitable candidate for
Bank Commissioner. There is no talk Of any |
change in Reporter, and the present capable and |
acceptable Reporter, VIM. g. Shaw, ESQ, viii IN
doubtedly be reelected
The House Of course elected BEGINNINGS Clerk /
this afternoon, and Mr.. Gloed Of Morristown |
presented his deg bill, which is now recognized as
the standing pioneer Of legislative business in the
House.
The Canvsssing Committees were appointed /
this forenoon, and the Governors Message, which
will be delivered by himself in person, may he
expected tomorrow.
The weather to-day has been rainy and unset
tied and tho crowd ofsovereieus usually attracted
by OBJECTION day" is smaller than FOR thirty
years before. But those who are out range around
the three booths and eleven pcdicrs carts and
one patent horse power, which constitute tie
great attractions, as pcrseyerngly as ever.
Montpelier, Oct. i, lS6o