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entire Democratic vote of the Senate.
Senator Proctor was elected by unani-
nous vote. and, on taking the chair. made
a short speech Of thanks for the honor con
ferred upon him.
On motion of Senator Ednunds of Wind
sor, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Reading of scriptures and prayer ,bY Rev.
j. A Houg hton. of Burlington.
The journal OF Yesterday was read and
approved.
Resolutions-By Mr. Lynde. of Marlboro.
tina; the House now proceed TO the election
of Chaplain for two years ensuing; adopted.
Mr.. Lynde, of Marlboro. nominated for
Chaplain, Rev. Ii. A. Spencer. of Montpe-
lier, seconded by Mr.. Grout, of Newport,
and he was elected by a rira cOce vote.
By Mr. Lsdd, of Alburgh. that the rules
of the last House be adopted as the rules OF
this House until other. are adopted; agreed
to.
By Mr.. Dana, of Cornwall, that com
mitteo of two members be appointed by the
Speaker, to wait upon the Governor and
inform him ofthe organization of the House.
and that the Ho.se is ready on its part, to
proceed with the business y. the session /;
adopted.
The Speaker appointed as committee to
wait on the Governor, Messrs. Dana, of
Cornwall. and Webster, of Putney, who at
tended to the duty assigned them.
By Mr.. Cook, of MendOn, that the clerk
inform the Senate of the organization of
this House, and that the House is ready on
its part to proceed with the business oi the
session: adopted.
By Mr.. Shurtleff. of Piainfeld. that the
clerk be directed to furnish each member OF
this House with two daily papers, published
in this State; adopted
Joint Resoluiion-By Mr. Davis, of Read
ing, that the joint rules Of the last Senate
and House of Representatives be adopted as
the rules Of the present joint assembly.
until others are adopted; agreed to,
The Speaker announced a committee on
rules Mr.. Ladd, of Alburgh Mr.. Newell,
of Sheburn; Mr.. Burgess, OF Grafton.
The Speaker announced as committee on
Joint rules Mr. Sladc, Of Middlebury; Mr..
Batehelder, Of Arlington; Mr.. Kennedy, of
Fairfield.
The Speaker announced as committee on
the part of the House, to canvass the
votes given by the ireemen of this State,
for the Offices Of Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer
Addison C0unty-Messrs. Cram of Ferris
burg; Finney. of Monkton, and Fits Of
Salisbury.
Bennington County-Messrs Kent. Of
Dorset; Batchelder. OF Peru, and Bacon, OF
Sunderland.
CALEDONIA County-Messrs. Harvey, of
Barnet Montgomery. of ilardwick. and
Perkins. of Walden.
Chittenden County-Nc-sr- Curry. Of
Hiresbursh; Watson, Of Wili>ton, and
Barrett. OF Underhil..
Essex County-Me>srs King, of Lunen-
burgh; Hibbard. Of Concord. and Wells of
CRANKY.
Franklin County Me-sr+. Cutler, Of
Bakersfield Kelton, of Montgomery, and
Barney. of SwAnton.
Grand Isle County-Messr>. Como, Of
South Hero; Lefevre. of Grand lie. and
Hutchins. Of North Hero.
Lamoille County-MesSrs. Falrman, OF
Wolcott; Powell, OF Cambridge, and
Churchill, of Elm0re.
Orange County-Messrs. Adams. of Ran
dolph; Martyr, Of Orange, and Goodwin,
OF rdubrIdEe.
Orleans Coanty-Messrs. Hitchcock, of
We,ifeld, Davis, of Holland, and Mitchell,
OF Coventry.
Rutland Couuty-Mcssr- Peek. Of Ira;
Noble, OF Tinmouth. and Page, OF Ratland.
W a-'Alu- ANu NfAllAf -hl7~AT A'fTtN4 W
East Montpelier: Pierce, OF Mortified. and
Daniels. Of Miidlcsex.
Wndham C1unty-Ness-- Martin, OF
onierry; Fullerton, OF l1wuseni, and
Webb, OF Rockingham.
Windsor CJunty-Mo~,rs. C1rk, of
Bethel, Bailey, Of Windsor, and kios, OF
Brii-ewator.
The Speaker announced a. the com
nittee on the part of the House to canvass
the vote tor county and probate district
officers and justices Of the peace
Addison County-Ales>rs. Sprasue. Of
yergenne,: Kent, Of PAnton. and Casey.
OF Whiting.
Bennington County-Mes,rs Bottum. Of
: b4ttesbury; Houghton, of Readsboro, and
A laidon. OF NInhall.
,aledon.a County -M,-~rs. Hall, of Gre
tom: Ellis, OF Sutton; and Kline, OF Water
Ch ittenden Couaty-Mas-r. Slylcs. OF
Hum ington. Robinson, of Westi1ri, and
Land ~, OF south Burlington.
E., x Cpuutv-Me-srS. Beat;ie. OF Brgus-
wick; Holbrook, of Lexington; and Hud-
son. of Fast Haven.
Franklin COunty-Ms-,rs. Hopkins. Of
Enosbu.'g ,; Cutter, Of uishEate, Gui Par
sons, Of Hatcher.
braul l.! NpAAAl - -ht--l' Ili4s fi l-4t
La Motto: Ilutchins. OF North Hero. and
Lefeyre. of q rand Isle
Lamoile County MeSsrs Stevens. 90
Eden McFarla nd Of HydeparS. and liuri-
Durd, of Waterv lie.
Orange County -Mes-rs S;ocker of New
bury; Ilarwood. o { Braintree. aad Stanley,
If Washington.
Orleans C0untv-Nessrs. Scott. of Crafl,-
bury; Caldwell, Of Greensboro. and Cham .
Derlain, of Jay.
Rutland County-ilesSr7. Baell. Of Md T.
lletown; Wilson. Of ilubbardt0n, and Nc /
Fadden, OF Wells.
Washington County Messrs. Perrin. Of |
Berlin; Abbott, of Cabbott. and Evans, Of /
Moretown.
Windh2m County-Messrs. At;he,,n, Of .
" estminster: Stowe, OF Halifax. and Park
hurst. of Athens.
hmdsor County Messrs. Watson, of
Hartford pettigrew. Of Ludlow, and
Parker, OF Andover.
Bills introduced and referred BY Mr..
iuild, of Rupert, to repeal an act entitled
IN act 20 amend section g. chap-er 81 gen
ral statutes passed in 1872, relating 70 the
collection OF taxes ordered TO lie.
By MIR Lynde. of Marlboro, relating to
he duties OF town superintendent o. schools;
rdered TO lie.
The Speaker announced that the clerk
lad made the following appointments in his
flee ". II. Ii. Kenfisld. first assistant
Jerk, Milo s. Buck. second assistant cleIk
On motion Of Mr.. Wells, of CRANKY, ad-
burned.
AFTERNOON.
Joint Resolutions From the Senate. that
he joint rales OF the last session be adopt
d as the rules of the present session until
theirs are adopted. Adopted in c ncur-
nee.
The Speaker announced a. the committee
q elections MessrS Grout. of Ne port
add. of Alburgh; Guild, OF Rupert, Gil
ut. OF Thetford Burgess, OF Grafton:
sirman. of Woicltt: Rowe. of P1ultney.
Bills introduced and rcftrrcd BY Mr..
lodsett, OF 81. John>bIry, relating t. the
lpreme Court (fxing the number ui Judges
six and making the annual salary at
3 00O); 60 committee Oh Judiciary.
By Mr.. Davis, of 81. Adams, 10 incor
n ate the ) Jeiety OF Lafayette q. St Al
IA; to com mittee ON corporations
~ Mr. Blodgett. OF st. Jnhnsbury. la
sadment of sec. AZ, chap l26, q. ). re-
i IL to salaries, fees. AZ to committee
i, dietary.
By Mr. Reed. of P4wlet, to incorporate
West Pawlet Cemetery AssociatiJn; to
nm 'ttee on corporations.
By fr Fairman. OF Wolcott to incorpor-
/, Gillett'- Curnet Band Of Wolcott,
moil E county, Vermont; to committee
corporations.
From the Senate, providing for tTo Off
| repO Vters OF tue Senate on motion of
. Hyde, of Castieton, referred to special
nmittee. which wa mede to consist of
ssrs Hyde, Of CAstieton Eddy of ia
lea, and ncG1fsy, OF Lyndon. T
the Committee on Rules.
rules of ghe last session, with such
.nges as are necessary H. conform the
ne to the change in the matter Of en-
,>sment OF bills. ana charging the COM
ttees on the Judiciary" Claims" and
1-naas - ~ that nd on,nfuitteas shall