Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-20

L. M, OF Thursday next, Tor the purpose OF near
Ing the report Of the Committee appointed to
canvass the votes for County and Probate Off
GERS.
BY Mr.. Dorr Of Rutland, resolution that the
Committee on Roads be instructed to inquire
whether any far lher legislation is necessary to
secure uniformity OF rates on freight when the
same kinds of articles are shipped on railroads
from different points in the State also whether
any egis alton Is necessary to prevent frequent
changes Of rates OF tariff on railroads IN this
State, and report by Dill or otherwise; adopted.
JOINT STANDARDIZATION OF STATE OFFICERS.
Hon. Paul Dillingham;, President Of the Sen
ate. in the Chair.
The Chair directed the Joint Assembly to the
election Of Secretary Of Stale.
Senator Richardson, from Washington County,
nominated George w. Bailey, Jr, the present IN
cumbent.
Mr. Fisher of Vergepnes seconded the nomina'
ton Of Mr. Bailey and spoke briefly in his support
Senator Bradford of Mortified nominated Dr.
George Nichols Of Mortified, and the nomination
YVES seconded by Mr.. Dolph Of Warren.
Mr.. Fisk Of Mortified nominated J. NJ. Week
Of Lyndon.
Messrs. Chandler Of Woodstock and FolIansby
Of Maidstone each spoke briefly in support Of Dr.
George Nichols of Mortified for the Office 10
question.
The Chair appointed as teers Senator Rich
aldson aud Messrs. Fisher and Fisk The ballot
resulted as fellows:
Whole number Of votes IA
Necessary to q choice lD
George Bailey Jr loo
Dr. George Nichols, 81
j. N. Weeks, "
and GEO. w. BAILEY. Jr was declared elected
Secretary Of State for the year ensuing, and took
the oath Of office.
The Chair directed the Joint Assembly to the
election Of Sergeant at-.4rms.
Mr.. Reed OF Montpelier moved that, as the re-
port Of said officer had not been made, the cleo
ton be postponed agreed to.
The Chair directed the Joint Assembly to the
election Of auditor of accounts.
Senator Stevens, from Franklin County, noml-
mated Jephtha Bradley, the present incumbent
and JEPTHA BRADLEY was unanimously elected,by
a una Uoce vote, Auditor OF Accounts for the en-.
suing year.
For Superintendent Of STATE Prison, Senator
Stafford, from Windsor CountNnominated HIRAM
HARLOW Of Windsor, and he was unanimous
elected, by una Uoce vote.
For Commissioner Of The Insane, Senator Clarl
Of Bennington dominated II. N. ). Morgan, the
present Incumbent.
Mr. Hyde Of Castleton nominated DR.. JOSEPH
Perkins OF Castleton.
Mr.. Dean Of Cavendsh seconded the nomina
ton Of +. n. S Morgan
The Chair appointed as teers Senator Stafford
and Messrs. Shaw and Reed Of Montpelier.
The ballot resulted as follows
hole number Of votes, Nl
Necessary choice, i'll
EN-, :. Morgan, RS
Joseph Perkins, 10
Scattering
and i. n. B. MORGAN was declared elected
For Bank Commissioner, Mr.. Wilson OF Tro
nominated J. Il. DIckEAMAs and be was unani
mously elected, by pipd poce vote
For Railroad Commissioner, Mr. Q. G. Vince
Ter nominated &. H. Rice of South Hero.
Mr.. Chandler nominated Senator N. B Stafford
Mr.. Dean nominated W. g. Weary Of Rutland
Mr.. Hiuckley Of Chelsea stated that the repor
Of the Railroad Commissioner has not as yet beef
made, and therefore moved to postpone the cleo
ton.
Mr.. Colby Of Hartford thought the report q
no great consequence as nobody would be like,
u read it If they had it, aud it would be better t
proceed with the election
Mr.. Woodward of Westford thought that t.
delay the election would only be to give time 70
logrollers to operate. He hoped the election
would not be delayed.
The Joint Assembly decided not to delay
Senator Nichols spoke briefly in support Of W
e. Neazsy for Commissioner.
Mr. Woodward rose to second the nomination
Of q. ii. Rice Of Grand Isle County.
That County he affirmed had not had any sucl
State officer elected from among its people il
years past, because there were no wire puller
from tina, County, who made it their Isiness t
interfere with the legislation.
Now that the county honestly come up an,
asked for State officer he believed it best I
grant their request.
Senator Williams OF Windsor seco nded b
nomination OF Senator Stafford
Mr. HnckIey nominated w. Hebard of Chelssl
Mr.. Barrett Of Stratiord seconded the nomlns
ton.
The chair appointedas telers Senators Ncl
OILS and Messrs Wheeler, Of South Hero, an
Hinckey.