The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-27
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
EXTRA SESSION.
Friday, April 2G, 1861.

the Regiments, and the expenses incident to
their support.
House bill l9-An act providing for the pub
lication Of the laws enacted during the extra
session the rules being suspended, ordered to
q third reading and passed in concurrence.
Senate bill 9-providing for an increase of
the salary Of the Adjutant and Quarter Master
Generals, was called up and discussed. Sena-
| tor Robbins opposed tho idea Of attaching to
salary, and thought if any, a larger salary
should be granted. Senator Judevine thought
the wealth and patriotism Of these officers equal
to the emergency. Senator Willard said the
Senators had contonded fer the privilege of ap-
propra ting sums before unheard of in Vernon,
and now were in favor of making drafts on the
llberality and patriotism of the most responsi.
bic Of their servants, to reimburse their time
and labor
Senator Wheeler was willing to wait at
least TIL the regular session, and trusted that
their services would then be amply and honor
ably rewarded; passed-l6 to II.
Senate bill 2, entitled " an act to provide for
raising four special regiments for protecting the
Constitution and the Union,' was taken u o.
Senator Woodbridge opposed the House
amendment providing for the election of regi-
mental officers, by their regiment. He thought
better officers might be secured by the execu-
tive than by Il popular election he said our
chief Offices should be filled by men Of long ox-
perence in military affairs; he did not distrust
the bravery of our own citizens, but he did dis
trust their ability TO maneuver large bodies of
men. He thought there were many brave men
who had seen service in the regular army, who
would be prompt to offer their services the
Governor should be free to appoint them.
Senator Wheeler considered that the officers
would obtain more of the confidence and re-
spect Of their men, if elected by their sufrlges
he had faith IN the capacity of our volunteers to
elect their officers, and IN their inclination to
follow hem.
Senator Armstrong was as great friend of
universal suffrage as any Of his colleagues, bat
in the present juncture Of affairs, everything
should be made subservient to promptness and
efficiency.
Senator Brock thought it hu,niliaiing for
Senators to hint that Vermonters we're tit to
follow, not 10 lead. We ought to do as other
States have done. Massachusetts,, for instance,
who furnishes her own officers for her own men.
Senator WOODWORK was glad to See that lite
tt me had been spent in talking and hoped there
would ut this late hour be no change it we
must deliberate let ns do it for the best in his
opinion there would be chicanery and it's Sc
quenco chagrin and disappointment in these pop
ulaI elections which would, at least tend to mar
the harmony which should exist among the Of
fcers. and certainly would seriously affect the
loyalty of many of the men,
On motion of Senator oodbrdge, ordered to
lie.
Committee Report.-By Senator Allen, for
the special Committee Of seven ing 10 be dis
charged from the further consideration of SeL-
ate Bill |, in relation to the Militia.
House Bill 13--An act cxemptlng volunteers
from arrest, was returned from the House, with
their refusal 50 concur in the amendment pro.
posed by the Senate.
The Senate then receded from their amend
ment.
On motion Of Senator Woodward, the Senate
adjourned till P. M.
lIoUsE.-Mr. Pingry introduced a Bill pro-
viding for the publication Of the laws passed
during the present session of the Legislature
bill passed under suspension Of the twcnty-four
hours rule, &c.
MIR. Campbell Of Brandon offered Joint
resolution, that the Senate and House of Replc
sentatives, considering the character and habits
of the enemy to be met, resolve that it is the
duty Of the State of Vermont to provide every
officer and soldier sent into the service, with
revolver Of the most approved pattern, and the
SIlCI Is IioEOUy LuGIlOTNeu 10
do this at the expense of the State ordered to
lie on the table.
Senate Bill 6, in relation to organization of
regiments came up as special order, for third
reading. Bill changed by farther proposed
amendment, providing for the election Of Depu
ty Quarter Master. Said Senate bill, with
proposed amendments, passed in concurrence
with the Senate, after third readng-ayes, 2l6
nays, g.
oution.-By Mr.. Seymour of Vergennes,
that when the House adjourn, it adjourn till u
O'Clock this evening adopted By Mr.. Wal
ker of Whiting that the Governor be directed
to appoint Committee of lhree to revise the
military law lost. BY Mr.. Noyes, for pay
ment OF officers Of State referred to Commit
tee of Ways and Means.
The Senate bills providing for pay of Regi-
ments of this State, and the one providing for
the salaries Of Adjutant and Inspector General
and of the Quarter-Master General, were re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Mesns.
Mr.. Gardner introduced Il Bill entitled, can
act i'll addition to an act entitled an act relating
to the sureties of the late State Treasurer - re
ferred to Judiciary Committee
Report of judiciary Committee on Senate
Bill providing for families of citizens of Ver-
mont mustered into the service of the United
States. Pending motion to amend, the Bill
was ordered to lie.
Report of Select Committee on Senate Bill |
providing for pay of Uniform Militia, that the