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

srsy-tro dolars and fcsnfy esHf,, and his expense
during the same periods to one thousand three hun
dred and eleven dcllars and sixty-seyen cents
When these are compared with similar expenditures
Of other states the amount is tIining, and the re
suits attained attest TO tn. 1sithfuness, integrity
and discretion with which the duties have been per
7 formed.
I sURseos,GgsERAL.
/ In compliance with the provisions Of the act or
ganzing the militia, Iappointed Samuel W. mayer,
N. d., Of Burlington, Surgeon General OF the state
His report Of the transactions OF ms Department
Will accompany the report of the Adjutant ana IN
spector General.
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
The Office ofsecretary Of State having become va
can't in July last. by the death Of Hon. Geo "
Bailey, Jr, appointed George Nichols, oil fNorth-
field, for the unex xpired term of said Office.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES OF SUPREME COURT
On the 18th day Of September last, Hon. Asa
Owen Adds having received ami accepted the ap-
pontment of Consul Of Nice, rendered his resigna-
tion Of his onee First Assistant Justice Of the ~,
preme Court OF this State l accordingly appointed
Hon. John Pierpoint OF Vergennes, to I'LL the said
vacancy. /, also, at the same time, appointed Hon
James Barrett, OF Woodstock, to be Second Assis-
tant Justice Hon Loyal g. Kellogg, Of Rutland, TO
be third Assistant Justice, Hon. Asahel Peck. OF
Burlington. TO be Fourth Assistant Justice, and
Hon Herman X esrdsIey, ot 81, Aioans' % a. sne Ie
issued TO sch, for the unexpired term Of the res
pective Offices.
CLOSE or STATE AGENCIES IN WASHINGTON, Er
YORK AND PHILADELPHIA.
The necessity for the further continuance Of these
agencies for the relief of the soldiers having ceased
exist, directed the several agents to close their
agencies in full on the LIST day Of October instant
This has been accordingly done.
To Col. T.. +. Holbrook, agent at washington, ooI:
Frank +. Howe, agent at New York, and Robert
r. CorsOn Esq, agent at Philadelphia the State Is
largely indebted for their unremttlng efforts 10
contribute to the wants and comfort OF the soldiers,
both in the field and ia the hospital Ever ready 10
sacrifice their comfort they have devoted their
time and ices to the great and philanthropic
work and their labOrs in this respect will long he
tude by these brave and devoted heroes and their
friends.
Senator's and Gentlemen Of the House
Itf.my happy fortune to retire from the RESPONSE
bic duties # the Executive Office ut time when the
nation reoices in triumphant peace. In the great
conflict now closed, Vermont has well sustained her
uart. Her sacrifices, though great, have be n rheer
fulls made She has given u her sons with will
iug hear she has contributed OF her substan /
with al unsparnl hand With an unselfsh patri- 4
ot sln and eadiast Devotion she has resp nded g.
every demand gf the general Governm mt, with l
ptutnp ptitud- and zeal. aisays doing more tan her
! 4 atted part add ,losins her final record With
lar.s. surplus Of men o. her credit.
Her gallant sons have surpassed the splendor Of /
her ancient fame on every battle field and under
every tf ins ordeal. hrst ami foremost IN al
ihat ccnst tat the hi - glorJ ofthe soldier.
] frstorr To the state the trust which have been
}, gef eruusy Co hdei g. M care Conscious that n
uany things lave not a.tsined 70 tn, standard u
en- M own wishes still less to the expectations
( IA. Sc who have liheraly supported me BY
heir earnest and active patriotism.
I ommend sou 10 the guidance Of Him who rules
md governs the affairs Of nations with unerring
EisdoIn be-e-ch ng iiiIn that lie will direct you 70
he adoption OF such measur as Will best promote
he happiness and prosPeTlty OF the Peopie
J GREGORY SMITH.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
october 18th, ls65