Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-10-19

rejected the legislature drecting the committee having
u N charge TO return II to the Sc ire,arY Of State
every other state except Oregon whose leeissturc
first ratified aud then rejected itrhch stood By the
uoveinment during the rebellion whose legislature has
been u session since the amendment proposed, has
rathed i aud there is good TO confidently
ucpne that II will be ratified by the number Of states
Necessary 70 make part Of the federal Constitution
While thi amendment does not contain single prop
osinop which the Executive has not, either in his
speeches or official communications, approved Its only
danger Of defeat-a danger happily small-arises
ffom his hostility to its ratification.
Iheisiue presented to the people this fall has been
that Of the Executive Department Of the Government!
The f1rmer pus such safeguards about the restoration
Of the states lately confedsrssd Ia rebeou to EQUAL
prrti ipauon In the Government with the states which
always remAined the ". shall 70 the
ORIGINAL Union men Of the South equal rights and i'm
partial liberty, while II stamps upon treason the tnds
bic marx Of the peoples condemnation. The latter re-
stores TO civil and political power the men who plotted
the rebellion and fought Il though 20 It's bitter end
leaving 70 their unaopeased and unrelentng hate mi
nority Of whites small az n be helpess and the
tire e)lofsd race, 70 wh1m liberty has been given aud
It's peaoea0le aud full enj Dymeit guaranteed
The elections already held have resulted iu the tri
umghant approval Of the Congressional policy, and
hetes no reasonable doubt hat ths elections yet to be
stttut onA amendment
Vermont As is her when called any good work,
led the with grand emphasls Ia the popular APP
proval bf Con yress Yet. decisive as her declaration
was at the polls, the stare Id have welcomed. with
stu greater enthusiasm and with a more triumphant
mai)rity su N reorganzsion Of the reoellious com.
munities, would have given to the people, white aud
black, the equal civil and political rights secured 70 the
people NJ this by Bill Of Rights and O0nstitu
ton, aud Ter which peace ORDER civilization, educa
ton. oonentment. Christianity aud liberty have shed
th cir benign and alike upon every home
and household In beloved Commonwealth.
invoke upon you aud your LAHORE, the blessing OF
that God who has hitherto gAcousy led and upheld
us a State and people.
PAUL DILLINGHAM;.
Rxsourrvs CHAwBss
Montpelier Oct. IL. 1856
On nj 'uon Of Mr. D,rr. the message Of the Governor
printed FRI the use OF the general assembly.
Joint ResolutionI-By Mr. Don, that joint com OF
three senators aud representatives be appointed, who
shall take into consideration much OF the Governors
message relates the amendment Of the Constitution
Of the United States aud recommend to their respective
houses such aftion they shall deem proper adopted
From the house providing for com to canvass the
votes for county officers; adopted.
From the house rea TO such part OF the Governors
message relates I, the Constitutional amendment. on
motion Of Mr. Reed laid upon the table
On motion Of Mr. Martin, the senate proceeded to the
election Of
Rules-Messrs Porter. Kellogg, Clapo.
Finanoe--Messrs Hyde. Kellogg. Harlow
JudictAry--Messrs Reed, TAFT Dale
Claims aeasfs Howe, H-ndee. Baker.
observation-disclosures Dorr. Doten, Lane.
Agrculture-Messrs Ids Baker. sarrett.
Manufaotures--Aessrs Cochran Martin. Goodhue.
Eecuons-Messra Sople. 5oodhue, Orcutt
Military Afiirs-Messrs Henry, Barstow, Smith.
Roads-Messrs Martin, Soule Smith.
Banks dessfs Barlow Root, Barrett
Land raxes-Messrs Dale, Hill, Sanborn.
Pdnuns-Messs Taft, lde Oreutt
General Commitee-Messrs Skinner, Harlow, HILL
Bids Lqtyodacsa and Rsferred-By Mr. Reed, in reia-
tion o the earnings OF marrief wo men and ia addition
TO chapter OF the general statute to com on print-
ing
HOUSE.
The speaker laid before the house communication
from the @ vernor, loins that he had appointed
Charles Gay Esq OF Rutland secretary Of civ aud
mllary Affairs, and that he would transmit his ANIMAL
Executive dessagsto the house athalf pisstwo O'Clock
This afternoon.
JJint Rsiohaion- BIZ NJ johnson OF Rockingham,
inviting the senators aud members OF congress Of this
State . address the gsatare Ia the Representative
Hall, the proposed constitutions Al am sndmsnt" and
other poll acal i'stions; adop ed
From the senate providing for com i've from each
housed 70 visit the State Reform school; adopted-
Ftom the senate providing for joint assembly at
clock Tuesday next 10 elect Secretary OF State.
SegtAnt-AtA ms Auditor Of Accounts, Superintendent
Of the State Prison Com missioner OF the Insane Bank
Commissioner Adjutaut and Inspector General Judge
Advocate General and three Directors Of the State Pris
on adopted.
By Mr. Miner Of Manchester referring so much of tho
Governors Message as relates to the Constitutional
amendment, to- special joint cpm c1nssting OF three
senator's to be appointed by the President OF the
senate and Ave members Of the house TO be appointed
by the speaker; adopted.
Mr. Daniel Coffiu having presented his credentials a:
elect from the town of Gfoton received
III. oath OF office, and took his seat.
The speaker appointed as joint part Of the
t0 for members OF congress, the fol-
losing named members,
Fira Distyict-Mr Goss of vergennes, Mr. Tnien Of
Barre, and Mr. Gleason Of Woodf,rd.
Second DiItrict--Mr Pierce Of Rochester Mr. Johnso
Of Rockingham and Mr. Niles Of West Fsirlee.
Third Dishict-hr McCluy OF Newport, Mr. Weston
Df Colchester and Mr. Uorbin OF south Hero
The Governor tranimtted to the house his annual
Executive Message which was read by the Clerk.
Message givel on fun in anoth er place.
Resoluiioas-By Mr Walker ofLuiow, that ihe Mes
Of the Governor be laid upon the table and the clerk
directed 10 procure the printing OF 1000 copies.
BY NJ White Of Windsor, referring so much OF the
G1veIn Message asrelaes to finances, 10 com Of ways
and m' adopted.
BY Mr Oanu Of Fairfax that much Of the Cover
n Mess tn al ha
referred to special Of from each county;
adJpted