The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-08

P. D. BRADFORD.
Windham II f. STOUGHTON
Windsor J.H POLLARD,
N. B STAFFORD,
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. Cushnan; Bennington, Mr..
Bottum; Caledonia, Mr.. Cowles Chittenden,
Mr.. Engesby Essex, Mr.. Beattie; Franklin,
Mr.. Keith; Grand Isle, Mr.. Lyman; Lamoille,
Mr.. Chlds Orange, Mr.. Bass; Orleans, Mr.
Keam; Rutland Mr.. Clark; Washington, Mr..
Peck; Wndham, Mr.. Stoughon; 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 and Assist
ant Secretary
Mr.. Sloughton nominated Henry Clark of
Poultney.
Messrs. Bradford and Cree were appointed
tellers. The votes being taken the result was as
follows:
Whole number OF votes, 90
Necessary to a choice, IA
Henry Clark had 26
Mr.. lark was declared elected and took the
oath of office.
Mr.. Cree nominated George A. Thatcher of
Caledonia County for Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. Englesby nominated Henry L. Lamb Of
Burlington
Messrs WEIGH and Clark of Rutland were APP
pointed tellers.
The votes being taken the result was as follows:
Whole number OF votes, %
Necessary 10 choice, 15
Mr.. Lamb had 10
MIR. Thatcher had II
HENRY L. LAMB was declared elected.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens of Franklin County
the Senate proceeded to the election 0 Chaplain.
Mr.. Hoicomb nominated Rev. Levi H. Stone
of Mortified.
Mr.. Richardson moved the vote be taken u,va
voce Carried.
The question being put Mr.. Stone was declared
elected.
Resolution, by Mr.. Stafford, that the Secretary
inform the House that the Senate is organized
and ready to proceed with the business of the ses-
sion. Adopted.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Stevens and SAT-
ford Committee to wait on the Governor and
inform him of the organization of the Senate.
Resolution, by Mr.. Richardson, that the Secre-
tary be directed TO procure one daily newspaper
for the use of each Of the Senators. Adopted
On motion of Mr.. Keith, of Franklin County,
adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order at ten O'Clock,
A. NJ, by Hon. GEO. w. BAILEY, Jr., Secretary
Of State.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. l.. Cooper.
The roll Of members elect was then read by
the Secretary, and nearly all were present and
responded to the call. @
The Secretary then administered tie paths Of
office to the members collectively.
ELECTION OF SPEAKER.
The Secretary then directed the House to the
election Of Speaker for the year ensuing.
MIR. Deane, of Cavendsh, said that as bis name
had been mentioned 10 connection with the office
of Speaker, he would take occasion to withdraw
it, and would nominate for that office, A. B.
Gardner, of Bennington.
Mr. Shaw, OF Burlington, seconded the nom
in alton and s. oke briefly in favor OF the quafca-
tons of the nominee. a|..
Mr.. Noyes, of Hydepark, nominated Mr.. Geo.
NJ Fiske.
Mr. Wright, Of Bradford, seconded the nom-
nation.
The Chair appointed as tellers, Messrs. Slaw,
Noyes, and HOLSTER of Manchester.
The result OF the ballot was as follows:
Whole number OF votes, 1913
Necessary TO a choice, Il2
A. b. Gardner, 1895
George NJ Fiske, . .. 81 .,
o. G. Wheeler,
o. ?. ChandeTJ
q. Noyes,
And Mr.. Gardner was declared elected.
The Chair appointed as Committee TO conduct
the Speaker elect to the chair, t.
Messrs. Deane, of Manchester, and Fisher. OF
Vergennes. They performed this duty, and the
Speaker ect took the customary oaths of office
On taking the chair, he spoke as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives,
should do injustice to my feelings did withhold
my grateful acknowledgements for the honor you have
conferred upon and for the unanmy with which you
have elected me 10 preside your deliberations for this
Session.
The position is one of responsibility. bring to the
performance OF It's duties but little experience pre-
siding officer shall, however, endsavor to discharge
them with fairness aud impartIality .. s..
The House OF Representatives has hitherto been distin-
gushed for It's love Of order for the genemany bearig
Of its members toward each other unusual de-
gree OF courtesy and Kindness towards its presiding off
Ger. II shall 90 discharge the duties Of the position you
have assigned me- to merit your approval, and mer