Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-17

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Hon John Gregory smith was declared elected. Tn,
Sec etay D. sgnated Messrs Heuty Of Chester aud Hub
bell II Fafax notify the speaker elect ~ his election
and conduct him TO the chair
Having performed that duty. the speaker took the
oath ~ office aud hercupon addressed the house fol-
lows
ments this expression Of your generous conf euer aud
wolfe am not uumndhi of lay deficiencies, and the
dtculues and aburs which necessarily attend faithful
auaep able discharge of the duties of the office,
SUSTAINED by the consciousness that shall have your
sympathy and your hearty cooperation in facilitating the
business for which we are assembled
MJ best abilities eiotts snail be devoted TO give
all proper and reasonable dispatch the business which
NAV come before you and discharge the duties Of the
position Nhh courtesy and mpartiality, and with just
regard "a the rights aud feelings Of all
Its due ourselves aud 10 the State represent
that the business Of the session shou be accomplished
Ia the shortest time consistent with that deliberate con-
Alteration which its nature and importance demand.
Duly appecatng therefore the grave responsibilities
resting upon coordinate ranch o the State Gov
eminent and reeog zing dependence upon him who
rules In he affairs Of nations, let enter upon
duties with the determination to sacrifice all party pref
and selfish interests and looking to the greatest
good Of our beloved commonwealth, let us devote our
united energies and thoughts 10 such wise and prudent
legislation will best promote her interests and advance
her prosperity; aud while labor fr the welfare and
Advancement Of the State let not be unmindfu Of the
duties TO our common county mperled as il Is
by the ambitious designs OF 'raltoous demagoSues and
involved in most disastrous and needless warlet US not
forget that upon US IN common with all INC loyal states
the burden and the final issue OF this tremendous
struggle II the Federal Arm is sustained by the heart
and of the loyal states then Is success sure
and certain, and the government now crippled IN us
strength, will come out tTiumphanty vndicating its
power and standing upon hfmer and more enduring
basis commanding from the nations Of the world higher
respect and admiration.
Let us then BY the exercise Of all constitutional
powers and by harmony Of action and sentiment
strengthen 10 our utmost the hands OF the federal gov
eminent in this the hour OF its peril and its trial
The speaker stated rst business the election OF clerk
pro tenn.
Mr. White Of Coventry, nominated Edward Stewart Of
Derby.
Mr Nichols Of Rutland nominated Charles Dewey.
Esq, OF Rutland
Mr. Fletcher seconded the nomination Of Charles Z
Mr. Hunton seconded the the nomination of Edward
Stewart Esq saying that he he had oiteiaed as as
clerk for years and TO his personal knowledge
had performed the duties faithfully lie thought the
House would wisely and for their own interest in
electing him for their clerk
The votes having been taken and examined it appear
ed that the whole number Of vote were 21
Necessary for choice, lOg
Edward Stewart had III
Charles Dewey had 30
Scattering
Mr. Stewart was therefore declared elected clerk pro
tenn appeared before the bar of House and took the
oath Of office and took his seat
Mr. Flagg Of Wilmington offered a resolution 70
ADOPT rules last session til others adopted adopted
Mr. Allen Of Troy offered resolution to invite resident
elergymen of Montpelier ofciate chaplain in roa-
tion--Whioh resolution was adopted
Nj Miller Of Pomiret moved 10 proceed to the eleetoh
Of clerk for the year ensuing agreed TO-
Mr. BAleh nominated Mir Edward A Stewart
Mr. Hugh Henry nominated Charles Dewey E'qr
Of Rutland.
Mr. Nichols seconded the nomination OF Mr. G Dewey,
endorsing him worthy aud competent to make
/ a very efficient clerk
Mr. Hendee seconded Mr Stewart Mr Denison OPP
poSed Mr. newcys election IN some personal remarks
The chair appointed Messrs. Henry Hendee and Baleh
/ tellers.
The vote having been taken and eSanined II appear
| ed that the 49,
j Whole number Of votes were sid
Necessary for a choice ~
Edward A. Stewart 10
Charles G. Dewey -