Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

The Standing Committees of the Senate
were appointed by the Senate, as follows
COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE.
On Rules. On Elections.
Mr.. Allen, Mr. Hobart,
Porter, Park,
Park. Rublee.
On Finance. On Military Affairs.
Mr. Chapman, Mr.. Crane,
Hyde, Henry,
Gay, Skinner.
On Judiciary. On Roads.
Mr. Reed Mr.. Hutchinson,
Flagg, Abbott,
Taft. Soulc.
On CLAIMS. On Banks
Mr.. PennOck, Mr.. Smith,
Rublee. Meacham,
Howe. Hyde.
On Education On Land TaTes.
Mr.. Barrett, Mr.. Upham,
Dorr, Meacham,
Doton Hobart
On agriculture. On P,1u,irg.
Mr.. Richmond, Mr.. Reed,
Allen, Abbott,
Ide Howe.
On Manufactures. General Committee.
Mr.. Clement, Mr.. Tabor,
COchrane, Upham.
Gay. Porter.
Senators DOrr and Hutchinson a commit
tee appointed by the President to inform the
Lieut.. Governor OF his election-repOrted
that they had performed the duty assigned
them, and he appeared at the bar OF the Sen
ate and took the oath Of office.
On taking the chair, Lieut.. Gov. Gardner
addressed the Senate Ne follows;
Senator's
enter upon the duties which have
been assigned me by the Freemen Of the State,
under the fullest sense Of the obligations which
have assumed, and Of the responsibilities which
justly att4ch to the position Of President Of the
Senate. l shall endeavor to interpret your rules
with strict impartiahty, and in applying the
principles Of parliamentary law to the many diff
icult and delicate questions that will arise il the
couI Sc Of the session, 10 do equal justice 10 all
Having no experience in this body, can hardly
expect that my utmost endeavors will meet the
Just measure Of your expectations. | fear that
you Will have occasion many times to exercise
forbearauce; but here where il was once saId by
one Of great experience snd ample observation in
this chamber that a deliberate attemp; had never
been made TO euibarrass the presiding officer, may
! not confidently hope that my endeayors y % be
seconded by the same spirit Of forbearance, CO.
operation and assistance, which hitherto has been
80 generously accorded to all my predecessors.
We are assembled after four years OF imp G.
iented civil strife, surrounded by all the evil
denees that the land is again at peace +; and as
Vermont was true 10 herself during the great
struggle in arms, true TO the country, true to the
great principles Of civilization and civil liberty
now that the couhic; i ended and il becomes
our duty to aid somewhat in re-establishing the
Union, and restoring the States, let Us not for
get that II WAS the highest position on the plat
form Of human liberty aud manhood right, that
Was mistaken BY the storm through which We
have passed, and that IN the future it will be
found 10 be the only position that is founded
upon a rock, and that will not be disturbed by
the storm that will sweep away all those lower
positions Of time-serving expelieucy
And now, Senators, as We give our attention 10
the business Of the session, let il be our highest
ambition to DO e1peditiously, and DO well what
ever Is required Of US as legislators, and thus
promote the highest interest and welfare Of the
State.
Jorrf Resolutions from theTouse one proyid-
ing for joint assembly on Thursday the
18th at two o clock p. IN. 10 elect judges Of
the supreme court &c and one providing for
the appointment Of a joint com. 70 canvass
the voter Tor county and probate officers were
adopted 10 Concurrence One for for a JOINT
assembly Oh Friday next to elect State Off
GERS, with proposition to amend by chang
ing the day TO Thursday Oct. % was ordered
10 lie.
The annual message Of the Governor was
received, and after being read by the Secre-
tary, was on motion of Mr. Hutchinson
ordered to lie. and the Secretary directed to
procure the printing OF 500 copies Tor the
use Of the Senate. Adj
HoUSE-A resolution was offered by Mr.
Barstow Of Shelburn, directing the sergeant
alarms 70 cause the Vermont cOat-lf-arms.
over the speakers chair. to be draped in
mourning, in memory of the late President
Abraham Lincoln; adopted
Gorern0rS dpp0iHtHlenf-A communica-
tion was received from His Excellency the
Governor, Paul Dillingham;, communicating
TO the House the information that he mad
taken and subscribed the oaths OF Office, and
that be would communicate the annual exc
cutIye message to the House at three O'Clock
pointed Charles NJ. Gay OF Rutlan secretary
of civil and military affairs.
Governors MessGQe-At 8 p NJ, the
Governor communicated the annual Execu-
tive message by his private Secretary, Chas
NJ Gay, and 1t was read by Albert Clarke,
Assistant Clerk.
Mr.. Pease OF Norwich, moved the print
ing OF one thousand copies Of the annual
message and accompanying documents (;
adopted Adj