Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-22
On motion of Mr.. Dewey of Washington t


Frankiin-Royce.
Grand kle-(not represented as yeti
LamoiIe-Camp
Ordnge-Hutchnson
Oriedns-Eikins.
Acknowledgment -. 1880
WdshiHoton-EIeath.
UiRdhsm-Goodeli.
Uindssr-C ollamer.
The chair appointed Senators Royce, Heath
ard Pingry as committee under the 4th join;
rule
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order by Hon. George
Nichols, Secretary of State.
Prayer by Rev Richard H. Nor. al OF North
field
The journal of yesterday was read ani APP
proved
The names of ffty-nine members having been
added to the roll since yesterday, the members
we're duly sworn and took their seats.
Mr. Henry B. Williams of Monkton, was. on
motion of Mr.. Baldwin of Hinesburg, admitted
to his seat without producing his credentials.
and he was duly sworn and took MS seat
The Secretary Of State then directed the House
to the election Of Speaker for the year ensuing,
and requested that ballots be prepared and for
warded for that purpose.
Mr.. Baldwin Of Hinesburg, nominated Hon.
George W. Grandey, the representative from
Vergennes, in the following words
Mr.. SEcRErABY.-lt has been remarked by
obseryant and critical men that the State of Yer
mont, fortunate in many and eminent respects,
fortunate il the high character and sbility Of its
executive and official officers, fortunate in the
distinguished learning and spotless integrity Of
its judiciary, fortunate in the general sound
policy and wise enactments Of its legislature,
has IN no respect been more fortunate than in the
character of those men who have been chosen to
preside over the debe,ati0ns Of this branch Of
the General Assembly.
The roll Of the Speakers OF the House
Of Representative is adorned by the names Of not
few Of solid attanments and markell individual
iy Among the earlier ones We fnd the names
Of Chandler, and Porter, and Bradley. reso'ule,
vigilant, sagaeious men, ofthe sturdy New En-
. land type; and Clark, and DIN who were men,
ters Of the Council Of Safety, that extraordinary
board, that welded for a time in the heroic pc
Rod Of the states history the civil and military
power Of the common Selitn: ans the latter Buck
whom aged co temporaries delight to character
lie as the graceful and accomplished Speaker,
the wise legislator, and the most acceptable gen
teman; and the courtly and commanding Foot,
who As a presiding officer WAS peerless IN the
. american Senate.
And coming down to lAter times We fiud the
names Of Tracy. and Coolidge. and Eimuuis,
and Stewart, self-posed judicial minded men.
v-o combined with acknowledged qualities Of
personal fitness for the place, large knowledge
VI parliamentary law.
And in the multitude oftopcs that compel our
attention, how little do We consider the impor-
aut part that parliamentary law plays in mod
era civilization. Coming u Us from England in
elementary principles, elaborated and classified
reduced TO form aud confines 10y jefferson
and Gushing, expoundei e1-cathelra by such
eminent parIiamentariaus u Clay and Foot,
Banks and ColfaK, it has grown into leauti-
lul and harmonious system by which legislation
proceeds by fixed and stated processes from the
Introduction Of a bin 10 the enactment Of d. law.
Still it is of comparatively recent origin. Even
So ate as the time Of Queen Elizabeth, as we are
Informed by the historian italian. il was So iu-
perfectly known that the members Of parliament
called confuseily and sometimes riotously for the
orders Of business TO be brought forward. lr
Wa difficult 10 obtain for wise and belefceut
measure the richtful consideration that they .e-
served while schemes If hateful aud gigantic
legislation when once they had Obtained place
ou the files Of the house, IT was difficult 90 e.,
them blui.hei therefrom. Il was a hari s,ru.-
.- 20 get good measure or in a bad measure
cut
It is unnecessary to remind tho,e who oc-
cup.ei seats on this floor during the session q
:ls last legislature, that the gentlelau who pre-
sided over is deliberations, by his ability, DIS bis
iu-1r,Alty, by his extended legislative expert
ieaca. iA tle chair and out Of j., Won AZ h.uor,l
p.,e, ODD the LIST Of the Speakers q the house.
BE- Drought o. the performance o. It's duties
sr-csi adaptation and fitness
s-aa afas~ -. CORRECT ....1
rapid ia decision, eyon amid spirited debates aai
diverse questioning, yet be wa rc;ceu, # affirm
sti0n and courteous 20 all; and il affords ne
pleasure 10 nominate him for the -peakrrslir of
this loiy-thall0n George W. Granley Of YER
ceuues.
Mr.. Aiken Of Troy nominated Colonel Asa. "
Diokey the representauvefrom Bradford which
nomination WAS seconded by Mr.. Beetle " Dor
SET
The ballots having been taken and counted,
Mes.rs. Baldwin Of Hiuesburyh, Aiken 0f Troy.
aul ilinckley Z Chelsea, acting - te..ers. IT.
suited a. follows
Whole number If ballots le8
Necessary for choice -
George W. Grandey hal ~
Asa NJ DieAey hal L.
Scattering,
Hon. George ". Graulcy, having received
msjority of the votes cast, was declared duly
elected Speaker fthe House Of Representatives .
Tor the year ensuing.
The Secretary OF state designated Nh Lang
Don q Montpelier and Mr. J1 o- q Elt.aui 20
wait ou the Speaker elect inform him Of his
election and couiuc, him % the chair, who per-
formed The duty signed then.
The Speaker Was thereupon duly sworn, when
be- addressed the House As follows .-
Gsphcne1 Or tss H0u.s or Representatives.
Fer your kind consideration in couftrriug ca
me this distinguished honor, beg you 10 accept
'tc tender OF my warmest thanks wish II
were in my power 90 express 10 you fully. the
deep and grateful seusibilty awakened 10 ny
heart. = this generous and latierin- tribute ri
your good opinion and your good viii Although
uo- without some experience Ia the discharge 0t
the luties Of this Chair, yet I trust none Of you
Will doubt ne when l confess. that that cxVer.-
ence has failed 10 relieve me from a nervous ami
embarrassing Consciousness Of my liability 90 er-
rors and mistakes in spite Of iuo.t cautious en-
isavors 10 perform those duties With psrismri.-
tary correctness and proprie'y. But recollee-
-l0u II that brief experience, happily assures me
that in my efforts 10 execute faithfully end im-
partially this delicate and difficult trzst, ean
safely rely on the kind indulgence and she
sustaining sympathy Of the House, aui may rest
perfect confidence that IT'S benign charity never
fii eth, hut patiently enlureth and flrgiye'h al
things: and that the broad mantle Of its brother
'v kindness is ever ready 10 cover a multitude
af errors And gentlemen. in entering upon
our duties SIS legislators and endelvorng 70 ful-
ll the high and sacred obligations Of that oath
Ne have just taken, 10 act &c as the faithful ami
honest representatives. and guardians Of the reo-
Pile, pledge you my diligent and obeiIeut
service, and careful impartiality and fidelity
10 the administration Of my peculiar duties as 6
7cur presiding officer
Il shall be my highest aim. gentlemen. 90 AZ d
liu the enviatle success Of fulfilling yolr OK
le,tations and deserving and securing the yer- d
iict of your approval
And | trust it will be the high and couscier-
ious purpose Of US all. so 10 perform our re-
f0nsitle duties as lawmakers, that Whatever [
measures We may adopt and whatever laws we
nay enact, will not only meet the intelligent
anction Of our constituents, but viii also he "
d accordance with that higher Tar rs wh So ID
eat is the bosom q God. and whose voice is 81
he harmony q the world
The Speaker directed the House TO the e,e,,iou :,
f Clerk for she year ensuing and requested "
hat ballots be prepared and forwarded ..r tina,
urplsc u
Mr. Wool Of Fairhayen nominated ALERT II
lark, Of s. Adams. ID
Mr.. Gleel of Morristovn nominated David
Camp Of Newport. @
Mr.. Aldrch Of woOdford nominated A P. .
hid Of Bennington.
Mr.. Briggs of Brandon seconded the nomin- IA "a
ton Of Mr.. Camp. .
Mr. Hunt Of ST. Adams seconded the -
ie nomination Of Mr.. Clarke u
Mr.. Boyce of Fayston also seconded the no. o'
naton Of Mr.. Clark ID
The ballots having been taken and counted,
r. Wood Of Fairhayen, Mr. Gleed Of Morris &C
WI aud Mr. Aldrich Of WoolforI acting as al
Hers, resulted as follows
Whole number Of ballots Dos IN
Necessary for q choice 105 Ok
Albert Clark had s. &c
David NJ Camp hsi los
A. p Child had 1G
| c. Houghton, Jr, had >
aud therefore David NJ. Camp was declared
ily elected Clerk for the year ensuing, and
a-eu.ips- h-reeafF at tho har Of tho Uc,-, -