Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

yet he1 live still In the hearts OF their cOuntrymen,
crowned with an mperisherable fame
These shall resist the empire Of decay,
When tine h o er, and worlds have passed away;
Cold IN the dust the persisted heart may lie,
But that which warmed it once can never die"
TBB STATE AND CoUsrRY.
Once more has Vermont uttered in language not to be
mistaken her devou 20 the great and cardinal pfiuci
plies Of Freedom and Unity" In the great struggle in
which The nation IL oonyused she has pursued
doubtful OF hesating course out has steadily devoted
herself With all the strength other resource 20 the great
and paramount idea OF sustaining iis integrity Freely
has she offered her sons, ami with unspairug hand has
she given n her substance and ia the great crisis
when the returning season for the election Of chief
magistrate TO preside over the councils OF the nAon en-
te disturb the air ady distracted Of the country
when upon the issues Of this hangs the last hopes
OF rebels in arms and ihe sympahsers at home, she
proudly leads the van, and sounds the key in the
great and glorious anthem Of the Union.
The signal victories Of armies have inspired the
Country With new and increasing conf ence and the ev
81 narfowing circle Of the conflict assure beyond
doubt that The end is drawing near and that the power
Of the rebellion is fast being broken This day hearts
are douby cheer by dngs Of renewed expressions u
loyalty as state Alter declares It's unalterA0le de-
termination to yudrate he power OF government TO
eep terms Of dshonorablc peace but to fight on till
the last vesge Of treason shall be removed and all the
states shall return 90 their fiRhdu allegiance.
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Representa-.
uVes, TO you now committed the sacred trusts Of
the Constitution. 10 the hope that your labors will be
characterized by that rt Of harmony and sound de-
liberation 50 essential to wise aud prudent legislation,
commend you to the guidance and direction film
who rules the destines Of nations mploring you to
seek HIS counsel At all times, and TO legisatc that
the Common wealth may be advanced in all her mate
rial interests, and that Of the great siserhoo
OF States, Vermont may still maintain her high posi-
ton, and be made to contribute for the future, shr
has In time past TO the extent Of all her resources
the maintenance Of the Government under which
have 80 long lived and prospered
J. GREGORY SMITH.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Montpelier, Oct 10, 1854
On motion d Mr. Dana the message was ordered to u
and one thousand copies to be printed for the Of III
The chair appointed the following joint CONS on th
part Of the Senate.
Under Me fourth JOINT rules. -- Messrs Richmon,
Meacham, Clement
on biis-Me,srs Tabor, williams.
On the L,brary--Messrs Reed, Hutchinson
On motion Of Mr. Henry the senate adj burned
HOUSE.
The speaker presented a Communication from the Sc
Rotary Of the Senate, covering manuscript copy Of
parliamentary manual prepared by the secretary Of q
Senate, in accordance with instructions given BIN l
Mr. Dor Of Rutland offered joint resolution, provi
ing for the printing Of three hundred copies Of the pa
liamentary manual. in connection with the legisat'
directory adopted on the part Of the House.
Mt Wilson y Bakersfield, for rules OF Il
House, reported the rules OF the legislature Of lS .
table.
Re,oiaions-By Mr. Keith Of Mortified joint
solution, that com consisting Of one senator and TIN,
isprestna ives from each congressional district be
mated by presiding officers Of the Houses respective
for ne purpose Of canvassing votes for representative
House
A Communication was received from tn, Governo
BY his private secretary Samuel Williams announoh
that his annual message would be communicated 10 H.
House az three o'clock
At pm the Message Of the Governor was receiy
and read hy the clerk
Mr. Hebard Of chcsea moved the printing Of OF
thousand copies Of the Message ave hundred with
eompanying documents y ado7ied ADJ.
SATURDAY, Oct. 10, lS0t
SENATE.
Prayer by the chaplain.
The journal Of yesterday WAS read and approved
BiHs introduced and r.Jyred-By Mr. Chapman, 3
act in addition to chapter SO Of the gen statutes entie
"the grand Inst to com on Printing
10 BY Mr. Reed an act in amendment Of sec H. Of chs
20 Of the gen statutes entitled "o the support and r
to on Printing
BY Mr. Wood an act in amendment Of sec 10 Of che
80 Of the gen statutes. entitled "of process and oth,
matters p TO com on Printing.
BY Mr Hutchinson an act relating to the bounty
pay Of soldiers, and support Of their families to
Printing.
The president made the following references Of til
Governors essape So much thereof as relates ~ IN
hnAncies Of the STATE, State aid solderss familie
bounues aud land scrip 70 com on Finance.
30 much thereof as relates 70 the State militia
the militia law, the recruits Of 1862, enlistmens Of
for service without the state hospitals and the Appou
msni Of inrgeon generals to com on Military Affair
SO much as relates 10 the sol ers National Cemetef
at Getty shufgh to c IN on Claims.
SO much as relates to the judges ofhe supreme eour
70 com on Judiciary.
So much relates to soldiers voting to com on Ele,
tons.
SO much relates to the Vermont University and A.
soeate Colleges, and the National hall for Statuary ~
com Education.
Joint resolnioh-From the house, providing for tn,
appointment OF con TO canvass The votes for member
OF Congress; adopted in concurrence.
The chair nominated and the senate elected as tn
com OF the senate 10 canvass the votes for members
Congress LIST District Mr. Clarki ID District Mr. enr
Resoiution-By Mr. Wood, providing for the appoint
ment OF com whose duty It shall be u ascertain aboi
town bounues and re-enlisted men; adopted
Roe m m iuttu
mendng the printing Of $50 copies OF each Of the follow
ing bills a an act in addition TO chap SO Of the ge
eral statutes, entitled grand lists 2, in amen
ment sec IL Of chap ~ Of the general statutes entt
OF the support and removal Of insane paupefs al for
relief Of the insane poor-s an act in amendment
sec ~ Of chap IS Of the general STATUTES entitled Of pr
cess and other maitersS A. relating to the b1u
ties andpay Of soldiers and support of their Antilles
agreed to.
On motion Of Mr. HOLSTER the senate adjourned.
BY hir Fseg an act in amendment Of sec p of chht
- OF the gen statutes to com on Printing
HOUSE.
Reading the scriptures and prayer by the chaplain
Journal read and approved.
81 BsAs introduced by Mr. Hebard Of Chelsea An a /,
In amendment Of the act providing for soldiers yorn
approved Nov 80, 1883 20 com on military Affairs.
By Mr. Waite Of Brauleboro, an act TO amend act pr
yding flt soldiers voting TO com military affair
boh Of the above bills correct merely clerical errors
reference TO time OF voting nAmd In the original act
BY Mr. soule of Fairfax. repeating an act pr,,
.dng 10 aid drafted soldiers approved Nov 10, 1858
TO com on military affairs
BY Mr.. Wells Of WHtorbury. an act to amend sec
eh 20 OF the general statutes relating hEhways
com on roads This bill regulates the estma es whit
shall be made OF labor OF those taxed for repair Of high
ways.
BY Mr. Hebard Of Thelses an act repeating the act
incorporate the State University and Associate Colleges
on motion OF MIR hebard, the ABOVE bill laid upo
the table VIII out reference any committee
by Nit Collins OF Woloott TO legalize the gran
list OF the town Of Woloott to com TO make IN N
grand list y "
BY r Rounds Of Chester act to facilitate the tAkn
o. afdsviis Of persons in the U s army service to
dietary com This bill provides that the Colonel Liet
tenant Colenei or MAYOR Of Vermont regiments ma
take such dispositions
Petitions by MT Winslow Of Chittenden Of oertai
inhabitants OF towns Of Chitteneen and Rutland pra,
Ing for the release OF b. Nichols from eonhnemtntf
ctate PRISON at windsor TO committee on State prisot
hesosuti0ns, - by MI Ward Of Westminster tha
mtm6eIs desiring TO introduce bills should do so
an early dA IN order that the business Of the session ma
not be unduy proonRedj adopted
by MI Deane Of CAyendiah that the com on p,ilitar
an4irs be Instructed 10 inquire into the expedency Of
nooliling The law that uniform bounty shall be mai
hereafter TO those enlisting the s. te or Unite
nes service, and towns shall not have the privilege
pAiing more than the uniform rate adopted
by air Wilson Of Bakersfield that com nj thrf.ua,,
oers from each county be appointed to ascertain the
mount Of money voted by each town TO paw bounties
volunteers aud drafted in The army OF IN
United states the term Of service Of each an
drafted man TO whom town bounty has been yofed m
amount thai each town has actually paid to each volup
teef and drafted man, and the amount Of money 10
when each town Is no" liable as pay TO volunteers an
drahed men, and report the same TO the House AT A
early DAY as possibe adopted
ny MI HebaTd OF Chelsea a resolution referring s.
much OF the Governors message as relates TO finance
som on ways and means much as relates 70 the arm,
10 com on military affairs, much as relates to lam