Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-30
WHOLE NO. 2976.

We must induce men 10 volunteer lie could not see
why drafted men entitled n gfauity they had
dToRndcd he offer VI bountes and waited I'LL the gov
eminent was Obliged IN take them therefore the only
why he iud favor the bill In any way was 10 re-.
eyn those towns which, under mistaken idea had giv-
en- bnnnlics already. But he could favor IL in no wav
except Il be properly amended Let the State take high
staud to make military service patriotic, and merce-
nary When the niue months men vetc called the pol.
icy VI volunteering worked like charm. II will work
90 again IL We do not put obstacles in the way We had
better limit this bill simply relieve those towns which
have already paid these buuuhoa. lie therefore moved
that the bill be committed TO member 70 amend to that
effect aud make the provisions Of the bill simply ret
-ospectve and not prospective
Mr smith of So Adams regretted his inabyt TO concur
n Che amendment proposed by the gentleman FROM Bar.
Nng'on Aud The views of the ntlcman from BAkers-
field fur several years before the war Vermont had
sent out many Of her best young the far west
q Is knowa that large number Of them went, and il
has been only recently that business facilities have in
duced The young men to stay at home. When the war
broke cut we had very little surplus population. But
We sent 0ut men, though all thought the war was of
less magnitude than u has proved. When the nine
months men went out we hoped that the term on their
service would up the rebellion. But now the recent
call Of the government shows that the authorities are
convinced that great work is yet TO he accomplished
Volunteers or the called for and large bountes
are offered but notwithstanding that mauy Of most
loyal men do not feel though they could voluHtccr
Therefore the matter assumes pfactica form n we
do not send the volunteers, on the OH OF January there
will be DRAFT To my mind " Is not unlikely % occur,
though hope Il may not Therefore think the bill a.
it now stands makes provisions 10 meet the emergency
VIII oh il must do no, deem it expedient
that towns should be prevented from Offering and extend
ing relief
Mr. Doaue Of Caycndish stated his reasons against
the amendment and 10 favor Of the bill as q now stands.
Does the bill invest the with dangerous power
re thought not Now what will be the effect vulun.
icerug He thought 10 would not have tendency 90
discourage IT, We shall get ul excited interest In
the whole state and the will put tncig shoulders
the wheel We can say men that u they will voiun
ieer they can take the large bountes offered but they
wait Tor draft It must be the uncertainty of aid ffnm
their towns. Now is there anything wrong in giyiug
towns this powers lie thought and therefore op-
posed the amendment and favored the bill.
Toe previuuF question was moved but refused.
Mf D1u thought the one great object s.clb all
wa 20 raise the men. Gentcmou might disagree as "a
the means very honestly. The government has law
which b will u get them January 5,h II il doei
not get them before Now II pass this bill ait
that because aid the 70 and 'hus tend %
di.courag them tr lm payins the Communication.
Mr. hecrr uf Slwh Hero wanted % relieve the idea
Of draft fr in the udium attached to i Men should
ieel that it is au honor ,he ihni To be drafted.
Mr. Wilson Of bakcrshald favored The amendment
and sailed for the ycas nays the question Of ir
adopto
The motion to commit 10 amend was lost, yeas "a
nays l33
Mr HYDE of Cas'letnn moved 10 commit TO a mcmbc
20 amend sp that the tax % pay counties raised hl
towns should not fall non residents of such towns
He opposed Co the bill bat with this amendment b.,
would vote 10y IL
Ar paui.ls OF Grafton opposed he motion. In hi
town certain lands owned by resident copper
he d. and he was for taxing them. 1t JEFF Davis
got into their pocket, this was the only way We cou
get fhem out
Motion TO commit ost AMI the bill was passed.
On n otion Of Mr. Hcmenway Of Orwell, adjourned