Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-09-24
THE RUTLAND HERALD,
TUESDAY, sEPr y, lS6s
THE Legislature,

will engage the attention oi that Htly
Legislation highly important 10 the pub
lie interest will h. presented SN'r
questions 81 local Importance q dli''Tchl
sections OF the State, some Of which WIN
bring in collision various Interests, ana
undoubtedly make the session unusually
exciting, among which are those relating
to Railroad, and projected new lines, II
is understood general railroad law viii
be introduced, giving 10 all parties right
Ia build railroads under certain restrict
ions, similar 10 the law Of New York and
by its enactment save the State from the
annual conflicts that now occur, between
parties in reference to competing roads.
The reorganization Of counties and the
formation Of new ones will he presented
early in the session, and much discussion
aud division Of opinion is likely Ia cnsue
upon the various points that will arise in
reference to this subject. An attempt,
will be made, il is currently reported, 10
repeal the attachment laws passed a, the
last session, which is said not TO work
well in It's practical operations, and is so
far an innovation upon the former laws
and customs Of the State as IN render IL
unpopular with the people, and moro cs-
pccislly with the legal profession, While
we are unable 10 judge Of its practical
workings, and the present law may need
amendment or modification, yet we are
decidedly in favor Of tbs general principle
involved, and trust that the State will not
30 far forget its interests as 10 return to
the old grab law SO called, that has opcr-
ated for the past ten years against the pub
lie interest and the increase Of population
and extension Of business. The cncour-
agement Of manufactures and the taxa
ton Of corporations are subjects which
will engage attention also, and upon
which there is such diversity of opinion.
We trust that the recommendation of Gov.
Page in his annual message of last year
in reference TO the present method of col
Letting taxes, will receive candid hear
ing, as it is a subject of Importance and
should not be allowed TO be passed by
without sufficient consideration, as was
the case at the last session. There are
many other questions pertaining TO the
interests of the commonwealth which
should receive legislative attention, and
will undoubtedly be presented in the an
nual message of the governor
The Legislature will be composed Of
men OF high character and ability
which promises that the legislation will
he of a tone different in some respects
from that of former years. Many have
had previous experience in parliamentary
bodies, which is ever Il conservative ele-
ment that enables bills to be fully per-
fected by judicious consideration, and pre-
vents hasty cnactmonts which call for i'm
mediate repeal or modification. Among
the younger men who enter upon lcgisla-
tive duties for the first time, We notice
several whose professional position and
well known ability viii give them inilu-
ence and enable them to make an honor
able record Among the more prominent
members OF the Senate are Harmon Can
field, L. h. Hard, Bradley Barlow, Geo
n. Dale, Geo, w. Hendcc H. ii. Wheel
err Henry 4. Burt. G. i. Rnllnrl. Ras.
well FarEham, Merritt Clark, John NJ.
Dyer. w. H. Walker and Charles II
Heath. \ rare instance occurs in the
case Of three of the Senators, Messrs Or
cutt, of Washington, Dale, of Essex. and
Hendee, of Lamoillc, having each been
elected for the third term in succession
This makes the third term Of service Of
Mr. Clark, of Rutland, but not in success
sion.
Among the prominent men in the
House are Trenor w. Park, A. l., Miner,
julius Converse, George w Grandey,
David Hubbard, Redii I'D Proctor, Torrcy
L. Wales, Isaac V. Hall, l.. A. Dunn
Barnes Frisbic, James T. Langdon, Geo
&. Hunt, W. d. Crane, Il. c. Abel, W
w: Grout, Philip X. Glecd
From the present indications, Gen, Geo
W Grandcy, of Vcrgennes, will be elected
Speaker with little or no opposition. He
has bad large experience in Legislative
bodies, and ~ gentlemen OF fine taltn,
rs a legislator and parliamentary dehater
and has in former years proved himself a
presiding officer scarcely without al equal
-, L.,
in connection with the Spcakcrship. seem,
to meet with universal appreciation by I'll,
people and the press, and lac will, withou
doubt, receive a unanimous election.
isar rare instance that gentleman is ;,
universally pointed out for Speaker, In
the well known qualifications and spetia
talent OF Gen. Gyandoy makes il almost
matter of course
John u, FiHpg Esq, OF bennington
who has 30 faithfully and ,ficiently sery
ed as Clerk Of the House for several year.
will be elected with slight opposition
The peculiar faculty and skill which Nj
Flagg has developed in his previous ex
perience, make him an invaluable Officer
As much depends upon the Clerk a
the executive officer of a legislative body
in expediting it, business, shortening tn
session and saving money to the State j
is important that gentleman Of expert
ence should be selected, and few are Nh
Flagg's equals in this position.
Major James 5. Peck, of Montpelier
the popular and correct Assistant Seercta
ry Of the Senate, will, without doubt, re
cieve unanimous reelection, as he ha,
proved himself an efficient officer and
gentleman fully deserving of the position