Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-11-27

I the unhappy conflict Of opinion between
I Congress and the Executive department OF
! the National Government, in relation to the
policy to be pursued in the reconstruction OF
the states lately in rebellion, we heartily en-
dorse Congress, and believe that its measures
need only TO be carried out by the Executive
to secure an easy and satisfactory restoration
of the country to quietness AID prosperity
on the broad basis of equality and constitu-
tional liberty; adopted, ayes lo6, nays IA;
Reports-Senate bill los, fixing the pay of
the directors Of the state prison, -four doll
lars per day,) passed; 100, in addition TO
an act for the regulation and management of
the Vermont reform school, passed House
bill 90, to Incorporate the Eairhayen and
Lake shore railroad company third reading
refused. The committee on military affairs
reported bill appropriating for the Ante
tam national cemetery $l672. IA passed.
Also Joint resolution authorizing the Gov
ernor to appoint trustees TO see II the ex-
penditure Of the fund passed.
Res0hlti0ns-By Mr.. Perkins of st. Adams,
That the thanks of the House are hereby
rendered to Hon. John W. Stewart of Mid
dlebury, for the able, courteous and impartial
manner he has performed the duties of the
Chair during the present session adopted
unanimously. By Mr.. Foster Of Calais,
That the hearty thanks of the House of
Representatives are HEREBY rendered TO the
Clerk, John Ii. Flagg, ESQ, and his assis
tants, for the very prompt and courteous
manner with which they have transacted the
business of the present session adopted
unanimously. BY Mr.. Parker Of Wolcott,
That the thanks of the House are hereby
rendered to the messengers Of this body FOR
the very active. faithful and obliging manner
in which they have discharged the duties of
their appointment during the present session
of the legislature adopted unanimously.
By Mr. Marvin Of tlburrh. That the thanks
of this House be rendered to Rev y. p. Fos-
ter. for the interesting and profitable manner
in which he has performed the duties per
tanning to the office of Chaplain Of the House
during the present session adopted unani-
mously. BY Mr.. Hubbard of Stockbridge.
that the chaplain be requested TO close the
present session by prayer adopted unani-
inouslv. By Mr.. Dennison of Rovalton,
That the thanks Of this House are hereby
rendered To all the reporters of the proceed
ings 81 this body for the patient. faithful.
earnest manner in which they have discharged
their duties adopted.
Senate bill l07 to provide workshop Tor
the Vermont reform school (appropriating
$4,000 for the purpose y passed.
The usual messages were exchanged, and
the Speaker then addressed the House sub
stantially as follows:
GENTLEMEN i avail myself Of this oeca-
sion to express ny sincere thanks for Your
approval OF my conduct during the present
session | thank Won more thaa this for
your kindness and fcrbearance toward me on
all occasions. 70 expect me to be perfect i
to expect more than can be performed.
Some of the business is transacted hastily,
and there will ne some mistakes. " hatever
success | have had here has been in conse-
quencc Of your uniform Kindness and hearty
cooperation. Ii any act OF mine has occa-
stoned uneasiness on the part Of any of Won,
l beg Your sincere pardon; il was not my
intention 10 cause it. May vou soon be with
Your loved ones AZ home. | wish each of
YOU hearty good bye
After an earnest prayer by the chaplain;
the House adjourned without day.