Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-11
Legislature Of Vermont.

Legislature of Vermont.
MONTPELIER, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1867 u
SENATE.-Pursuant to the provisions Of the
Constitution and laws of the State. the Sen
ate met in their Chamber at the State House,
ut 10 clock. and were called to order by his
Honor, \. b. Gardner. the President.
PRAYER by the Rev Daniel &. Roberts. of
Montpelier.
The Secretary. Hon. Henry Clark, of Rut
land. called the roll and all the Senators were
found present
The Senate elected committee To- canvass
votes for State officers
Senators Smith, of Addison. Carpenter, Of
Bennington. Bullard of Caledonia Barstow
Of Chittenden. Dale of Essex. Atwood of
Franklin. Hill of Grand Isle, Hcndce. of La
noble Martin of Orange, Baker of Orleans
Allen of Rutland, circuit of Washington
Goodhue of Windham. Anderson of w indsor
On motion of Senator Martin, the rules of
the Senate for 1866 were adopted until 9TH
crs be provided
Henry Clark of Rutland was elected Sec
rotary James :. Peck. of Montpelier. As
i.tant Secretary; and Rev. Daniel {. Roberts,
Of Montpelier chaplain all unanimously.
ON motion of Mr.. Kellogg, the joint rules
of the last Session were adopted until others
hc provided.
Hall of the House for the Anniversary Of the
Vermont Colonization Society, on Thursday
evening October 18th: and by Mr.. Martin,
for one daily paper to each senator during
the Session both of which were adopted.
Adjourned
Hor>E.-The House was called to order AT
10 clock y. NJ, by Hon. Geo. Nichols. the
Secretary of State
Reading Of the Scriptures and PRAYER by
Rev. y r. Foster, u. D.. of Montpelier.
The roll of members was called. and the
oath of Office administered to the members
collectively by the Secretary OF State
On notion Of VI W. Joslyn Of Barton,
John b. Robinson of South Hero. f. p. She
don of Rupert. Almon Ballou "s Halifax
Julius Converse of Woodstock. Allen Whea-
ton Of Pawlct. Palmer W Russell Of Kirby.
NJ d. Grover Of Wells. ..and Ami K. Web
ster of Lowell were admitted to seats in the
House representatives from their respect
i've towns. without producing credentials.
The Secretary of State then directed the
House To- the election of Speaker for the en-
suing year. and on motion of Mr.. Ross of
ST Johnsbury, seconded by Mr. Rounds of
Chester.
Jom> W. STEWART OF Middlebury was duly
elected by unanimous cira roce Vote
The Secretary of State appointed Mr.. Van
Sicklen of Burlington and Mr.. Converse Of
Woodstock to wait upon the Speaker elect.
inform him of his election and conduct him
to the chair. who performed the duty as
signed them.
The Speaker thereupon duly sworn
and addressed the House as follows
Gentlemen IF The HouSe Of Representatives.
Though not unacquinted with the nature
Of the grave and delicate responsibilities in
separablc from the position t. which your
unsolicited choice has assigned me. vet ven
ture 10 accept it with profoundly grateful
sense of the high honor it confers.
Happy in the knowledge derived from ex-
perence that may surely reckon upon your
courtesy and cooperation in aid of my efforts
successfully to conduct your deliberations,
shall constantly and earnestly strive 10 iusti-
fv the confidence You have generously re-
posed III
In humble reliance upon the Divine favor
and blessing, let ~ diligently address our
selves to the prompt and faithful discharge
of our official labors
The Speaker then directed the House to
the election Of clerk for the ensuing year.
and on motion Of Mr.. Park of Bennington
seconded bv Mr.. Johnson of Rockingham
John H. Flagg of Bennington was unanl-
mously elected by r.r0 rocc vote : and was
thereupon duly sworn.
ffSofUtfOHN-lpN MT OF
directing the clerk to inform the Senate that
a quorum of the House have assembled anC
are ready on their part to proceed with the
business of the session.
/ By Mr. Jones, that the rules of the House
for the last session be adopted as the rule,
of the present session. until otherwise order
ed adopted.
/ By Mr. Kellogg Of Benson. that the speak
er appoint three members of the House to
! inform the Governor that quorum of the
House have assembled, and are ready on
their part to proceed with the business of the
session; adopted, and the Speaker appointed
as such committee, Messrs. Kellogg of Ben
son, Van Sicklen of Burlington, and Goss
of Vergennes, who subsequently reported
that they had performed the duty assigned
to them.
BY Mr.. Marvin of Alburgh, that the CLERK
be directed to furnish each member and off
Ger of the House with one daily newspaper
during the session. to he printed in the
State adopted.
! By Mr.. Wheelock of Cambridge, that the
House do now proceed 10 the election of a
chaplain, adopted
MIR Andrews of Berlin nominated Rev y
P. Foster of Montpelier. Mr.. Richardson o
Westford nominated Rev. j. q. Bittenger OF
St. Adams.
Inc Dallots having been taken ana count
ed were as follows
Whole number of ballots, 1853
Necessary TO a choice, 81
Rev. y. z. Foster, lbs
Rev. j. q Bittenger,
scattering.
And, thereupon. Rev. \. p Foster o.
Montpelier, was declared duly elected Chap
lain of the House.
By MIR. Ross Of St. Johnsbury, that each
| h,r. III L. Il
paper his name and post-ofice address. mum.
Der of seat, boarding place, number of room
and newspaper, to enable the clerk to make
up the Legislative Directory; adopted.
The speaker announced as committee on
rules, Messrs. Park of Bennington, johnson
of Rockingham, and Parker Of Wolcott
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Both Houses adjourned Immediately after