Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-21

created, our then distinguished fellow citi-
zen, the Hon. George F. Edmunds of Bur-
lington, who Immediately took his place in
that exalted body, the Senate of the United
States. A
When the Legislature assembled in Octo-
Der, 1866, there were three United States
Senators to be elected, one for the full term j,
and two, to fill the vacancies occasioned by
the deaths of Senators, Collamer and Foot.
Without any caucus nomination, without
any names being presented in this house,
and as l believe without much consultation,
Senator Morrill,, Judge Poland and Mr.. Ed
munds, were severally unanimously elected
by the Republicans of both houses of this
legislature.
l think 1 may safely say that the legisla-
ture and the people of this enlightened State
had great confidence in Mr.. Edmunds, and
high expectations from his election. Ger
tainly, sir, such was my trust, and l may
now well say that our highest hopes have
been fully realized. l have yet to learn
that he has ever given vote, or performed
an act, as Senator, which has not been in
full accord with his constituents.
His ability and fidelity are adding bright
er lustre to the proud emnence which Yer
mont occupies in the sisterhood of States.
| therefore, present his name for re-elec
ton, and trust that he will receive the votes
of all in this body who love the Union o
these States, and who would preserve thii
noble government-the rich heritage left u:
by our fathers.
Mr.. Converse of Woodstock, Expressed hii
admiration of Mr.. Edmunds, who stood
peer in the highest and most dignifed legis
lative body in the United States.
MIR Bishop of Bolton nominated Hon
Timothy 2. Redfeld
/ The roll having been called it appeared
that Hon. George F. Edmunds had received
lSe votes Hon. Timothy p Redfeld haC
received l | votes 4; and thereupon, the Speak
er announced that
! Hon. GEORGE f. EDMUNDS,
having received a majority of all the vote
cast, is duly elected on the part of thu
House, United States Senator for the term o
six years from the 4th of Mach next
/ On motion of Mr. Miner of Manchester
adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
-Reports.-From the Genera
Committee, Senate bill 10, to incorporate tn,
Lamoille Spring and Hotel Company. Senate
/ bill 81. to amend an act to incorporate the
Green Mountain Seminary. From the Com
mittee on Highways and Bridges, Senate bill
\ Is. to amend an act Incorporating the Noun
Mansfield Turnpike Company.
I Bills introduced and referred.-By Mr.. Bul
lard, TO provide for the management and SALE
of railroad stock and bonds owned by certain
towns to Committee on Railroads. BY Mr.
| Dyer (by request) to incorporate the Belder
Falls Marble Company, in the town of New
/ Haven; to Committee on Manufactures.
The time having arrived for the election o
/ United States Senator for the full term o
six years from the Sd day of March, 1869
the President appointed as.tellers Messrs
Dale and Hard The Secretary proceeded t.
call the roll of the Senate. Whole number
/ Of votes %, of which GEORGE F. EDMUSDs re
eeived %, and was declared duly elected OIL
( the part of the Senate.
| Referred. bin %, relating to thu
division of public school money among dis
tricts Nos and II in Springfield Senat
/ bill %, in relation to central schools: Il
Committee on Education.
Report from the Committee on Railroads
Senate bill Is, to enable certain towns to ait
in the construction of the West River Rail
road, without an expression of opinion or
the part OF the committee. for the reason
that it was not in the usual form of similar
bills. On motion Of Mr.. Hendee it was s,
amended as to obviate this defect, and thirC
reading ordered.
Bills introduced and referred.-Ry Mr.
Dewey, II regulate the sale of coal and pc
troleum; to Committee on Printing.
ON motion Of Mr.. Burt, adjourned.
HorsE.-Thc bill changinggthe name o
Frances Elinor Claghorn was taken up, read
the third time and passed.
After some pleasant and spicy rcpartecs
by Messrs. Hinckley, Miner. Hunt and Park
the House adjourned