Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-11-01

the arrest or return oil tugltlVe slaves tC
their masters, and that to employ then
for such purpose is highly offensive to
the honor and dignity Of the State
Read twice, and referred to the com. OF
printing.
Mr.. Gardner of Bennington, moved
that the communication be referred tc
the com. on military affairs, with inStruc.
tions to report as soon as practicable what
measures it is necessary to lake in the
premises, and report by bill or otherwise,
The House ordered the rference. The
Senate's proposed amendment IF the joint
: resolution in relation TO the proceedings
of the inaugurating of the Ethan Allen
statue was considered, and concurred in
by the House. The Senate's proposed
amendment of the joint resolution, in
relation to retaining able bodied men now
enlisted IN the service of the State, was
considered, and upon motion of Mr. Sey-
mour laid upon the table. Senate hill
20, relating TO the appointment of Jail
commissioner, was referred to com. on
judiciary Senate bill providing for fill
ing vacancies when they may occur in
the offices of Governor was referred to
Judiciary com.
RsSotution.-By Mr. Thomas of West
Fairlee, that the committee on military
affairs be instructed to enquire into The
expediency of the Governors appointing
a Chaplain of the Roman Catholic de-
nomination for the regiments now in ser
vice. Mr.. Thomas stated that be was
induced to offer this resolution because
he had learned that many Vermont sol
| diers now in the f-ld were of this de-
nomination. Mr.. Myers thought this
matter should be delayed until the Gov
rrfo or elect had taken his place, or at
least until Information had been received
rendering action necessary.
Mr.. Ilallock thought every such qucs-
tinn should be open to fair debate He
said it was first important TO know the
facts in the case. II there were many
Catholics in The regiments. they should
have their religious preference consider
I'd. He also expressed a sympathy with
all religion and religious tolerance. Mr..
Fletcher of CavendiSh was pleased with
the resolution, especially as it contempla-
ted investigation only.
Mr. Thomas stated that he had intro
duced the resolution upon the suggestion
of clergymen, who stood high in tie es-
timalion, not only of the church, but Of
the people. He further stated there
were about one thousand Roman Catho-
lies from Vermont in the service.
Mr.. Herrick of Wolcott was informed
that there were three hundred Catholics
in the regiment jus: sent out. He also
suggested that there were many other
denominations represented in the service
but thought it would be impossible, or at
least impracticsbIe, to supply all with
Chaplains. The only objection he could
have to the appointment of Chaplain,
as contemplated by the resolution, was
that il might establish precedent.
Mr.. Fletcher of Cavendish said
am surprised that the House should con-
stitute itself a committee Of the whole 10
discuss this resolution. As | said before,
it seems to me perfectly proper that this
subject should be submitted to commit
tee for examination.
The resolution was adopted, and the
inquiry referred to com.
TUESDAY, Oct. %.
SENATE.
Senate bill 5, reducing the number of
Judges of Supreme Court, was reported
adversely by the Judiciary Com. Mr..
Dillingham;, in making the report, said
the Judges were fully occupied. Each
of them was engaged at least forty weeks
in actual court service, besides some ex-
ira labor. He thought none of the peo-
Piles servants were more faithful or hard
er worked than the Judges. Mr.. Pow
ers said he had introduced the bill to car
ry out the system of retrenchment which
their constituents expected. He thought
the business of the courts had largely |
fallen off; he had been reliably informed
that such was the cnse in the part of the
State where he resided, and the Auditors
Report shows that jury trials, at least,
have largely fallen off. He desired no
man to be deprived of the privilege of
Jury trial, but the present expense, $780, |
900, was enormous. He granted that
some of this dimminution of suits was
caused by the war, but he thought if this
condition of things continued three or FIVE
years, lawsuits would constantly grow
fewer and fewer, and on the revival OF
things we could appoint more Judges ii
necessary.