Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-27

I Mr. Wheeler of South Hero, who offered the
amendment, stated that he was not very strenuous
with regard to it in reference to the past, but
had thought that in reference to the future d fiji
culties might be avoided such as he had known
10 occur in reference to private subscriptions for
the purpose contemplated. He favored the gen.
era object Of the bill. He believed there would
be a failure in regard to volunteering and the
draft must come. 1t was well then to give this
power to the towns to aid drafted men.
Mr.. Woodward Of Westiord sroke briefly
but forcibly in support of the bill as reported.
The House refused to amend as proposed. The
question required upon the passage Of the bill.
! Mr.. Wilson Of Bakersfield stated that he should
vote against the bill and gave his reasons. He
thought Vermont was by this bill, if passed, hold
ing out inducements to men not to volunteer, as
the Government desired them to do, and was Of
ferng bounties to get them to do, but to wait and
be drafted. The prospective operation OF the
bill was in opposition to the Government.
reference to the past the bill might be well enough.
If there was TO be such a provision made II
should be by State tax, in order to preserve
equality of taxation.
MI Shaw OF Burlington, thought the ger era
principle OF the bill was Of doubtful tendency
with reference TO the past il might be allowable
but with reference to the future he could not vote
for II. lie did not believe there would be such
difficulty as was anticipated by some of the mem
( bers in regard to volunteering. He was confident
that it would not be so il the Legislature took thu
right position upon the subject. There would be
an excitement and enthusiasm upon the subject
OF Volunteering if the Legislature did not damper
1t. lie believed It would be best to limit the Ell
feet Of the bill to those towns who were in neel
now OF the relief it might afford. He moved Il
amend by striking out " hereafter from the bill
S SO that 1t would have no prospective provisions.
Mr.. Smith OF ST. Adams would wish to do moth
ing TO discourage in any way, vountes rug. If h
believed the passage Of thi, bill would have ten
, dency in that direction he should certainly Oppose
, its passage. Bat there were facts that should b.
considered, which would show hat the passage 0
such bill was desirable and not likely to prov
detrimental to the best interests Of he State. Ii
I support Of this view be briefly skrtched the hi.
i tory OF the war thus far, noting how It increase,
IN mag ltude, and had drawn more and NOR
largely upon the resources Of the country. Cal
u had succeeded call until 10 great ex!rp! The mel
n who could well be spared bad gone TO the field
Now another call is made. 1t seems doub'f1
o whether the patriotic and loyal men OF Vernon
will feel II their duty, with all the ties that n
e them TO their homes, to volunteer. They are Vs.
/ ling 10 stand in their lot and stand the draft bu
d where It's so difficult for men who are so mlc
i needed at home TO leave, il is doubtful whethe
they will yolgnleer. It is better therefore to PIC
vide that towns may if they choose, aid their loyr
citizens who nay be drafted to 20 to The war. II
+ was in favor Of passing the bill without amend
!. ment
Mr.. peau0 @! Cavendsh, believed he passag
4 Of toe bill would in no way interfere With yolur
teerlng, 1t would rather, in bis opinion, aid
A. awakening that enthusiasm which was desirabl,
N The alternative presented would be to yoluntes
}. and receive the bounes Of the Government, O
wait and be drafted with the very uncertain pro,
A. pect Of be ng aided by tie towns II would nc
70 tend to induce men to wait for the draft.
Mr.. DOu # Rutland, thought as the design
?. tie Government was to gain not money aal mel
"a 1t should Pc considered that this bill looked 10 Ii
same direction. It would lend to seod the me
10 rather than pay the money to the Government.
The discussion was continued b, Mr. Whee.t
IL OF South Hero, and Wilson Of Bakersfield,
y On the question Of amending as proposed b
d Mr.. Shaw Mr. Wilson called for the yeas On
nays. Yeas VI. nay, laS. and the amerdmop
70 was lost,
r. Mr.. Hyde Of Clsllelon, moved to commi, tn
bill to a member to amend by adding a proyil
ID that no tax Tor this purpose shall be made upo
d the property Of any person IN this Slate no.
resident 10 said loSu.
70 The House refused to amend.
The question recurred upon he pa..ag, u Ii
d. bill and The III ioas passed with xg osno dssen
IL ing voices. adjourned.