Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-10-22

directed TO inquire into the expediency
of a hydrographic survey OF the State,
and report by bill or otherwise; adopted
BY Mr., Wood, Of Fairhayen, that a
committee Of one representative nom
each county be appointed by the Speaker,
10 inquire as 10 the necessity of increasing
the salaries of Judges Of the Supreme
Court; adopted,
Rt.tiOR.-By Mr., Reed, Of Waitsfrld,
praying for the equalization of taxes in
the support Of common schools.
Mr.. A. c. Hougton, representative elect
from the town OF Stamford. having pre-
sented his eredontlals,was duly sworn and
took his seat.
Joint Resolution. From the Senate, for
joint assembly for completing the olee,
ton OF United States Senator tomorrow
at IL o'clock NJ; eoneurred in,
HLscTIoN OF UNIFIED STATES SENATOR.
At half past eleven o'clock the Speaker
directed the House 10 the election Of L.
s. Senator, 10 serve this State in the Con.
gress Of the United States, for the term OF
six years from the 18th Of March next, and
directed the members 70 rise in their seats
as their names were called, and name the
person they would elect for United States
Senator.
Mr.. Miner, Of Manchester, nominated
as a candidate for Senator, Hon. George
/ L. Edmunds, of Burlington, and said;
Mr.. SPEAKER IL do not deem il necos-
sary, but it is highly proper, TO make Il
nomination TO this House, for this highest
and most important official position in the
gift of the people of this State.
On the death Of our lamented and much
loved Senator Foot, the Governor appoint
ed TO fill the vacancy thus created, our
then distinguished fellow citizen, the Hon.
George +. Edmunds, of Burlington, who
Immediately took his place in that exalted
body, the Senate Of the United State.
( When tho Legislature assembled in
October, 1855, there were three United
States Senators TO be elected, one for the
full term-and two, to fill the vacancies
occasioned by the deaeh of Senators Col
lamer and Foot.
Without any caucus nominations -
without any mans being presented in
this House,-and rs ! believe without
much consultation, Senator Morrill,, Judge
Poland and Mr.. Edmunds, were severally
unanimously elected by the Republicans
of both houses Of this legislature.
I think may safely say that tie legis-
lature and the people of this enlightened
State had great confidence in Mr. Ed
munds, and high expectations FROM his
election. Certainly, sir, such was my
trust, and | may now well say that our
highes; hopes have been fully realized l
have yet to learn that he has ever given a
vote, OF performed an act, ~ Senator,
which has not been in full accord with
his constituents.
His ability and fidelity are adding a
brighter lustre to the proud ominence
which Vermont occupies in the sisterhood
Of States.
therefore present his name Tor re-
election, and trust that lac will receive
the votes If all in this body who love the
Union OF these States, and who would
preserve this noble governmcnt-thc rich
heritage left us by our fathers.
Mr.. Converse, Of Woodstock, said
do not rise. Mr. Speaker, TO occupy the
time of this house; nor do | rise with
the expectation that anything | can say,
can in the least elevate the character OF
the distinguished gentleman just named
by the gentleman from Manchester, in the
estimation of this House. Nor do ex-
pect that anything | can say will give
him one vote.
/ | rise, sir, simply to express my high
admiration of the fine talents and exalted
abilities, that have placed that gentleman
in the front rank, and made him the peer
Of the most talented and able in that most
distinguished and dignihed assemblage OF
statesmen on earth--the Senate OF the
United States.
rise. sir, further to express my sincere
gratitude for the unwearied assiduity and
unwayering fidelity with which he has
exertod his eminent abilities in the dis
charge of the laborious and difficult duties
heretofore entrusted to him; for the sig
nal and patriotic services he has rende red
his country, and the bright lustre he has
thereby shed upon our beloved Vermont.
Especially am lgrateful for such patriotic
services at this momentous crisis--second
to none in Importance in our country
history not even the darkest hour of that
bloody war through which our nation has
passed. His passed services commend
him to me as suitable person TO be con-
tinued six years longer in the position he
has SO faithfully and 50 ably filled for the
last two years.
Mr. Bishop, Of Bolton, nominated Hon.
Timothy P Redfeld.
The roll having been called il appeared
that Hon. George L. Edmuuds had re-
cesved 1sS votes; Hon. Timothy 7. Red
field had received IL votes and there
upon, the Speaker announced that
Hon GEO. I. EDMUNDS,
having received majority of all the votes
cast, is duly elected on the part of the
House. United States Senator for the
term of six years from the 4th of March
next.
On motion of Mr.. Miner, of Mancbes-
ter, adjourned.
sENATE-AFTERNooN
! Reports-Ordered to be engrossed.
Senate bill ID, to incorporate the Lamoille
Springs and Hotel Company.
Senate bill 81, to amend an act TO in
corporate the Green Mountain Seminary.
Senate bill -, to enable certain towns
to aid in the construction of the West
River Railroad.
Senate bill Is, commenting an act to
incorporate the Mt. Mansfield Turnpike
Company.
Bills Ltroduced-By Mr.. Billiard to
provide for the management and sale Of
railroad stock and bonds owned by Ger.
tain towns.
By Mr.. Dyer to incorporate the Bel.
dings Falls Marble Company.
By Mr.. Dewey to regulate the sale OF
coal and petroleum OIL
The time having arrived forth cleo.
ton of United States Senator, the Pres
, ident appointed as tellers Mr.. Hard and
| Mr.. Dale. Whole number of votes cast
49, George T. Edmunds received 90 vote.
. and was declared dn1y elected on the