The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-28
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GLOBES MONTPELIER SPECIAL
ELECTION or STATE OFFICERS


tuC tltCti'lD VI Stutt lo-tluy plSScU
off with but little excitement, with the ex-
ception of the contest for quartcrmas,er.
general
The following officers were elected
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Hon. George Nichols of Mortified.
STATE AUDITOR.
Hon Whitman @. Ferrn of Montpelier.
sERGEANT-AT-AI,Ms
Truman c. Phinney of Montpelier.
ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Gen. James s. Peck of Montpelier.
QuARTERMAsTER GENERAL.
The principal canvass had been made for
this Office between Col. Levi G. Kingsley
of Rutland. and Gen. w. w. Lynde OF
Marlboro. Many complicatng rumors were
alloat as to the probable result of the bal
lettings.
Col. Kingley's name was presented by
Senator Proctor of Rutland and seconded in
brief speeches by Mr.. Munson of Manches-
ter, Senator Wilson of Orleans, Mr.. Rowe
of Poultney, Mr.. Bailey of Farhaven, Mr..
Powell of Richford, Mr.. Henry of Chesterj
Mr.. Cook of Mendon.
Gen. Lynde was nominated by Senator
Howe of Windham. Seconded by Mr..
Stanley of Leicester
Mr.. Smaley of Burlington nominated
John w. Currier of Troy, who was second
ed by Mr.. Chamberlin of Jay.
Senator Wilson of Troy, in his remarks,
stated that last election he supported Gen
eral Lynde, and at that time General Lynde
made a far agreement to retire and give his
support to Colonel Kingsley at the present
election, claiming that the agreement
should be carried out by his friends
Senator Granger said If bargain had
been made between these two gentlemen it
had no binding force upon the joint assem-
bly,, and that if this bargain had been made
he should vote for neither of them, but
should give his vote to the democratic cam
| didate, Mr.. Currier. Mr.. Chamberlain. of
Jay. followed in the same track The re-
MARKS of these gentlemen caused sensa-
ton and much interest was manifested as to
the result, On the first ballot Col. Kings
ley only lacked three votes of an election.
The friends of Gen. Lynde, some of whom
had prophesied his election on the first bal
lot, were evidently disappointed to find
that he had received but forty-two votes.
The democratic candidate receiving twenty
four votes more than strength of his party
No election having been made there was q
quiet but evident excitement us to the re-
suit of the next ballot. The election of
Col. Kingsley by Al majority, was hailed
with great qualification by his supporters
and friends, after the flying rumors of the
day and the discussion that had taken
place on the floor of the joint assembly.
Col. Joel II. Lucia of Vergcnnes was
elected Judge advocate general.
The election of commissioner of the in.
sane, superintendent and directors of state
prison, directors of the reform school, and
railroad commissioner were postponed un.
til Thursday of next week ON account OF
pending legislation in reference to these
several offices.
The hearing on the bill to regulate the
rate of freight on the Rensselaer, and Sara
toga railroad commences on Wednesday
evening.
Edward j. Phelps, esq, of Burlington
made the closing argument in the Cornwall
contested election case this evening III tn,
hall of the hous, of representatives, which
was filled with an interested audience.
The result of the case is quite uncertain
A bill was introduced to-day to abolish
the board of education, making the secre
tary of state superintendent of public in
struction. This bill was received will
some surprise bv the friends of education
aad indicates disposition to attack tn
, established educational system of the state
The general term of the supreme cour
! commenced its session to-day before full
i bench, Chief Justice Pierpoint presiding
: Only two cases were heard one fror
Chittenden county, William Wright, Jr.
VS.. estate of c. p. Williams, which wa
d argued by L. J. Phelps K. r. Hard an
II. &. Benton The first case from Frank
> lin county heard, was that of Joseph II
Brainard VS.. Missisquoi Railroad which wa
T. argued by A. G. Stafford and Park Day
of St. Adams.
n The legislature visits the Vermont reforI
a school at Waterbury tomorrow in body
n the Central Vermont furnishing free trai
- to convey the honorable body.
The state auditor and committee o
claims have held a session this afternoon
id act upon the claims of Martin G. Eyert
a. ]. C. Thornton and n. s. Stearns, for e!
0. penscs and services in the Freeze murd
Of case. LEN
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