Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-13

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Franklin " H.F. STEVENS.
ALFRED KEITH,
II u. FABRAR.
Grand Isle " WIN W. LYMAN.
LamoiIle j. A. CHILD.
Orange g A. BEAN
n. BASS
Orleans 4" ". CLEV ELAND,
j. II. KELLAh.
Rutland q WM. T NICHOLS,
NATHANIEL FISH,
MERRITT CLARK
Washington h. RICHARDSON,
ADDISON PECK,
?. D. BRADFORD.
Windham II +. STOUGHTON.
Windsor " H. POLLARD,
N. 9AFFOkD,
w. w. WILLIAMS.
The Chair announced the following Committee
TO canvass the votes for Governor, Lieut. Cover
nor and other State officers
Addison Co., Mr.. Cushnlsn; Bennington, Mr..
Bottum, Caledonia. Mr.. Cowes Chitlenden,
Mr. Eogesby Essex, Mr.. Beattie Franklin,
Mr.. Keith Grand Isle Mr.. Lyman Lamoilie,
Mr.. Cblds Orange, Mr.. Bass Orleans Mr..
Kelam; Rutland, Mr. Clark Washington, Mr..
Peck Windham, MIR. Stoughloni Windsor, Mr..
Williams.
On motion Of Mr. Keith, Of Franklin county,
The rules Of last session were adopted as the rules
for the time being
On motion of Mr.. Stoughton, the Senate pro.
ceeded to the election Of Secretary aud Assist
ant Secretary.
Mr.. Stoughton nominated Henry Clark ol
Poullney.
Messrs. Bradford and Cree were appointed
telIers The votes being taken the result was as
follows:
Whole number Of votes, %
Necessary choice, u
~ t.d
Mr.. lark was declared elected and took the
oath Of office
Mr. Cree nominated George A. Thatcher oi
Caedonia County for Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. Englesby nominated Henry L. Lamb OF
Burlington.
Messrs Welch and Clark Of Rutland were ap'
pointed tellefs.
The votes being taken the result was as follows
Whole numbero votes, =
Necessary 70 choice, %
Mr. Lamb had 10
Mr. Thatcher had ~
Henry l.. LAMB was declared elected
On motion Of MIR. Stevens Of FraGklin County
the Senate proceeded to the election o Chaplain,
Mr. Holcomb nominated Rev. Levi II. Stone
Of Mortified.
Mr.. Richardson moved the vote be taken pipa
uOee Carried.
The question being put Mr.. Stone was declared
elected.
Resolution, by Mr. Stafford, that the Secretary
Il form the House that the Senate is organized
and ready to proceed with the business Of the ses
sion. Adopted
The Chair fpponied Messrs. Stevens and SAT.
ford Committee to wait on the Governor anc
inform him Of the organization OF the Senate
Resolution, by Mr.. Richardson, that the Secre
tary be directed 10 procure one daily newspaper
for the use Of each Of the Senators. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Keith, Of Fnnkliu County
adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Hou,e was called to order at ten O'Clock
A. NJ, BY Hon. GEo. W. BAILEY, w., Secretary
Of State.
PRAYER was offered by Rev, A. l.. Cooper.
The roll Of members elect was then read b!
the Secretary, and nearly all were present anC
responded TO the call.
The Secretary then administered tie laths
office to the members collectively.
ELECTION OF SPEAKER.
The Secretary then directed the House to tht
election Of Speaker for the year ensuing.
MIR. Deaue, Of Cayendsh, said that as his name
had been mentioned in connection with the oifie'
of Speaker, be would take occasion to withdraw
il, and would nominate for that office, A.
Gardner, Of Bennington.
Mr.. Shaw, of Burlington, seconded the nom
in ,,ion and S, oke briefly in favor Of the quahea
tions Of the nominee,
Mr.. Noyes of Hydepark, nominated Mr.. Gee
NJ. Fiske.
Mr.. Wright, Of Bradford, seconded the nomi
nation.
The Chair appointed as tellers, Me'srs. Saw
Moves, and HOLSTER Of Manchester.
The result Of the ballot was as follows;
Whole number OF votes, 29
Necessary TO choice, ~
A. B. Gardner, wv
George NJ. fske,
o. G. Wheeler,
o. L. Chandlerl
@. Noyes,
And Mr.. Gardner was declared elected.
The Chair appointed as Committee to eondut
the Speaker elect to the chair,
Messrs. Deane, Of Manchester, and Fisher, {
Vergennes. They performed this duty, and tn
Sneaker elect took the customary oAths Of office
On taking the chair, he spoke as follows;
Gentlemen Of tie House Of Representation"
should do injustice TO my own tevlings ad NNhheh
nv grateful ack edgemeuH for the honor you Ia,
conferred upon me- aud for the unanimity with which 80
have elected preside over your deliberations Tor u
Session. q,
The position is one Of responsibility. | bring % Il
performAnce OF It's duties but little experience as pr
siding officer. shall, however endsavOr to di'eh@rs
them with fairness and imparualiy ,.-
The House Of Representatives has hitherto been dstt
Fushed Tor It's love Of ofder for the grnemany brafa
Of its members toward each other and Tor an unusual d
gree Of courtesy aud Kindness towards ls presalng on
Ger II shall so discharge the duties VI The position yo
have assigned as to merit your approval aud to met
.S receive that degree ~ courtesy and Kindness Nh
ha been extended to my predecessors, my highest wsh
, ! vii, have been attained,
of the ssson We eve II TO ourseyes that We should
far asmAy be consistent with that degree Of delberao
which Is requisite to healthy legislation, meet the 81
peoaons aud grafy the wishes of our constituents th
this session should be short one, lhe aecnmuletli
already made and the future sacrifice, which will be d
manded OF in the caufe Of the country admouish
that We should be dligent 10 business
The country is now In the third year OF the rebellion,
,ebsliisn oauseless in its Inception, ampled In I
power; aud although is proportions may have bee
some what dminshed yet so long as ia temper and spir
are uneroken must continue to furnish such materi
and efficient aid as shall be demanded OF Us BY the Gene
nj Goyornment that Vermont may keep the positi,
which she has hitherto 90 proudly occupied We feel
Just pride In the aaetly and promplnes with which
demands upon her have hitherto been met Discardii
all party distinctions, she has hitherto Hooda one ma
for the cause Of the countrr.
Her hrst effort was proered with the declaration that
was to defend the Constitution and ihc Union anu Wv
our action will be such that the world VIII understaf
mat The first born 10 the Old Thrttw will no, falter
Is Inc cause Of constitutional Liberty lons there is
. traitor 10 raise hand against the Nations life.
And trusting to Him VINO doeth all things we'll, we nj
hone that at the right time, aud In the ngh1 way OUT
" forts will BE- crowned with success, and our Aacfihe
Is blessed w,th an enduring harvest OF peace
!. ELECTION OF CLERK.
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