The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-22

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ind whereas, 1t is manifest that for some
cause the second regiment Vermont volun-
teers do not generally repose that confidence
in their commander, Col H. Whiting. which
is necessary for their usefulness; There
fore,
Resolred, That said Col Henry Whiting
be respectfully requested to tender his resig
nation as Colonel of said regiment to the
war department of the United States. and
that said department be respectfully request
ed to accept his resignation.
Resolred, That the secretary of the state
be directed to transmit to the secretary of
war and to said Col Henry Whiting. copies
of the foregoing preamble and resolution.
MIR Hubbell of Fairfax said he had serious
doubts rs to this House interfering in the
military department of the country IN manner
proposed by the resolution. The House,
certainly, had the power to pass such reso-
luton, but he questioned its power 70 carry
out the resolve there indicated. He thought
It more proper to leave all such matters 10
the commander-in-chief. If the Governor.
who is commander-in-chief,h has any informa-
ton authorizing him to act in the matter, he
could do so with proprietv, but for the House
to SIT as a council Of war to determine wha,
action shall be taken in regard to any partic
ular officer or any particular movement of
the army. he considered beyond TIE iurisGic-
ton of the House.
The resolution was ordered to lie.
The bill to incorporate the Essex County
Railroad Company was taken up, being the
special order, aud after statement o. facts
by the chairman Of the committee on roads,
IN answer to lnterrogatories. the bill Vas ia.
vored at length by Mr. Bowman of Brighton,
and was ordered TO .!r, ard made the special
order of Thursday morning.
The bill Was passed to aid Vt. volunteers
in transmitting money to their families or as
signees. after having been COMMITTED 10 Sen
ator Edmunds for amendment
In the House the Senate bill to raise troop,
was taken up, being the special order, and
the question being on the adoption of certain
proposals Of amendnen, moved by Mr. Thom-
as of West Fairlee. and lr,viding that
families of volunteers shall not be
entitled to support by the state longer than
they continue TO reside in this state; the d
mendments were disagreed to.
Mr. Reynolds OF -ilburgh moved to propose
to the Senate further TO amend the bill. by
striking out the clause extending TO the reg
ment contemplated IN the bill and AL future
troops when may be raised by the Governor
contormably TO the bill, the :. per month eN-
ira pay. He said he proposed this amend
ment IN order 10 return to the former b..s:,
oi raising troops. as il was before the passage
OF the act OF the extra session. We now p.y
the soldiers raised in this state :. Der month
besides the pay from the federal government,
which IS large pay. exclusive Of the Jouut:es.
land, etc. This bill contemplates the raising
OF al. troops IN future, be they twenty or
thirty thousand. and We know not how man,
may be needei.attsr the manner OF the ac, Of
the extra session. Now he proposed that W.
raise these troops in accordance with Tie
rules OF the war department. lie; US reverse
the insane policy which has been herrtotog,
acted upon, before the state becomes bank
rupt, and repudiaiion OF debt becomes neces-
sary.
MIR Pinsry of Wethersfeld said If we wish
TO stop enlisting and resort TO drafting. le, Us
adopt the method proposed by Nr REYNOLDS
of Alburgh. The gent says the state viii
soon be reduced to bankruptcy. Now We
have some 50. 100000 or more of taxable
property IN this state. Suppose it is Sl00.-
OoO,oOO. The gentleman SAYS the expense TO
the state of the troops We shall soon have IN
the field will be half million Of dollars
But the interest on our Sl0OU00O 900 will
come up to SIX millions yearly, so that the
interest on our property for one year will
nearly pay this expense for twelve Years
Even II 1t We're not SO, il is supposed a mont
gage on piece of property is good for about
one half lis value. and if this expense rs-
mains at half million wear. We might run
along so hundred years, and only bring !,
up to fifty millions. He thought the state
would be able to go on a number OF wear,
Yet, and whatever may have been the correct,
ness or incorrecsness of the policy adopted at
the extra session, having once adopted it, We
must 60 on with it.
Mr. Reynolds of Alburgh said the gentle
man from Weathersiield raised the objection
that that the abolition Of the s. per month
extra pay would force resor; to drafting,
He did not apprehend any such necessity.
Facts are against any such supposition.-
Those states which have held forth merce
nary reward have not succeeded in eulistiur
men more readily than those states where
none is offered. 1t was well known that
Vermont and Pennsylvania, which have Of
tered the highest rewards, have been no more
successful than Others which have offered
none. Instead Of offering any such mercena-
ry inducements, the patriotic sentiments of
the people should be appealed to in this war
for the defense OF our lives and liberties.
MIR Henry Of Chester said he regretted the
amendment proposed by the gentleman from