Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN. OCT. %, 1862,

Mr.. Lynde OF Wiamsown. proposing change
In the form and provisions of the system which
the resolution recommends. Mr.. Shaw stated
that he had not called up the Resolution to discuss
1t, but to move It's reference to Committee. He
offered resolution TO the effect hat The resolution
and amendment be refer ed to the Committee on
Military Affairs, with instructions to inquire into
the comparative annual expense Of such a system
as the resolution proposes, and that which the
commissioners on the Revision Of the Statutes
embody in their Report.
Mr.. Reynolds OF A'burgh opposed at some
length the reference to Committee as proposed by
Mr.. Shaw.
Mr.. Cook, Of Cabot, moved to dismiss the res
olulion under considerations lie referred to last
years action Of Legislature in support Of his mo-
ton, urging that the former action of the Legs-
lature, and the cN Of the people, well known 10
members, indicated the kind Of law that should
be enacted.
Mr.. Hubbell, of Fairfax, explained at length
his views OF past legislation, and the Legislation,
now required III regard to the Militia OF the
Site. lie stated that he had not introduced the
resolution under consideration as his plan, but
simply to ascertain the opinions of the members.
lie opposed the reference to Committee.
Mr.. Dana, Of 81. Johnsbury, did not regard
the motion as a test motion and therefore opposed
il.
Mr.. Lynde, of Wiiomstown, feared that il
the resolutions were dismissed it would he wrong
Is construed. lie understood that something more
than law like the present one was called Tor, and
hoped there would be efficient action such as the
People called for, taken BY the present Legisla-
ture.
Mr. Shaw Of Burlington was in favor of the
passage of an efficient militia law, but believed
the question Of expense should De answered in
relation to various plans. 1t was for this reason
that he had moved the reference to Committee.
T Mr.. Herrck Of Wocott, knew that there was
general desire throughout the State for the pas
sage Of an efficient law. He hoped the molion
to dismiss IN The present case would not prevail.
Mr.. Barrett Of Grafton opposed both the mo-
ton TO dismiss and the motion to refer. lie
thought every member had made up his mind in
regard to the militia law needed. The matter had
been talked up since last year, and was now a
question OF great interest TO the people. lie
. .new the question OF expense was important, but
( as it depended upon details rather than upon the
general features Of any plan, be thought it would
, be impossible for o committee to report upon ii
, with even a toerable degree of accuracy. lie
thought il best to meet the question whether an
, eilicant law shall be enacted" in the most sim
pie and direct form.
f Mr.. Denson OF Rcyaon, thought vote to
dismiss the resolutions would be refusal 10 con-
slider the subject TO which the resolution referred.
lie opposed the motion, therefore, to dismiss
+ The question on the motion to dismiss was then
taken and lost.
: The question then came on the motion to re.
fer to Committee.
+ Mr.. Lyude hoped the reference would not be
made.
Mr.. Denison wanted information in reference
to the Militia law needed. He was ready to vote
for the system thas should be found best, with the
expense required. lie hoped the motion TO refer
would prevail.
Mr. Cu>hman Of Rochester could not see how
he expense could be reported by committee uu-
I'll the details a any plan had been presented to
them. lie reviewed ii some length The egi.h-
tioa upon the subject under consideration. lie
thought TIE reference as proposed by the gentle.
man lrem Burlington (shaN) should not be made,
E but the question should be token with reference
to The plans embodied in The resolution offered BY
the gentleman from Flnllx, CIubbell,) and the
amendmentbs the gentleman from NlilsmslOWH,
E (Lynde).
Mr.. Miller Of WilIiston, thought light upon
the question under consideration might be Oh.
tanned by referring 10 committee, and therefore
favored the relrreece.
, Dir. Hubbard OF Granville, favored the motion
5 of the gentleman from Burlington (Shaw), be
cause Information which the committee could ob.
/ tain and report was needed.
b Mr. Gardner OF Bennington, believed ever,
member could estimate Tor himself without at,
e delay, the comparative expense Of the ditF,ren
plans proposed. The question was, whether III,
f entire Militia should be orgau lzed, or whether i
should be decided to stop with enrolment ant
e provision made Tor draft. lie hoped the refer
7 ence would not be nude. The question was thel
taken on the motion to refer, anu il was lost.
o Mr.. Miller OF Wston, moved that the reso
0 luton and proposed amendment be orderd 10 lie
: and be made special order for half past Two thi
afternoon carried by vote OF 70 TO 6j.
u PETITIONS.
BY Mr.. Ransom OF Poultney, of inhabitants q
J. Poultney for relief against claim oil the State
TO Committee on Claims
BY Mr., Kent. OF Wallingford, of II. Butte
and others, To extend the Whitehall and Rutlan,
{ Railroad from Rutland and Caslleton to Com
5 mlee on Roads.
" by Mr. Selden, Of Brandon, for extension G
same railroad.
c BY Messis King Of Benson, Thornton Of Ira
;, Balls Of Hubbard own, Kent of Dorset HYDE 4
d Caslleon (3), Allen Of forhaven (2), lIoughto
OF Pawlel, selleck Of Sudbury and HOLSTER O
! Manchester for the extension Of the above name
u railroad all of which petitions were referred /
= the Committee Roads. Adjourned.
SE.NATE-.9lraoon.
: The President laid bef the Senate commu
ncation from the State Auditor Of Account i
q response to the resolution Of inquiry rehlin
!. 10 s ,,inius Lid on the table and ordele
printed.
= Mr.. Stewart for tie Judiciary Committee re
ported adversely House Bill, 10, relating to setll,