The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-18

John Woodruff, of Underhill, INTRODUCED
the following resolutions
Whereas, The farmers of Vermont are large
In debt and are now paying taxes on what the
have and what they owe:
Resolved, That the Patrons Of Vermont WI |
pledge themselves to try and remedy tbs
wrong. |
Referred to committee on the state of lie
Order.
Mr.. Rugg introduced q resolution relt-
ing to the necessity of keeping secret he
price lists of articles purchased at is.
count.
Mr.. Dearborn reported against the ps-
sage of the resolution referring to Lawyers
and middlemen, as the matter is ALREADY |
settled by the constitution.
Mr.. Galusha, from the committee IN |
rules and bylaws, reported an amendmnt
to article IL by striking out all after he |
word secretary, aud substituting Thereon |
the following 1.-TWO of the four tobe |
elected each year. making it possibleto |
re-elect the members of the executive con
mittee for a second term. He also repct- |
ed an amendment to the bylaw as follows: |
Amy member of subordinate Grange ip- |
plying for demit will make his applfa- |
tion in writing to the Secretary, said aplli-
cation to contain his reasons for making
the same" Adopted.
The report of the executive committee
was called for by Mr.. Messer of Rochester,
and was read by Lawrence Brainard, for
the committee. The report was adopted.
J. III. Crosby, state agent, was allowed
to gain the opinion of members in regard
to the relative value of different moving
machines, with view of ordering in gum
titles.
j. p. Cleveland, jr., w. III. McAllbter
and Mr.. Conant were appointed to examine
a hay litter on exhibition near the dty,
upon which they reported very favorbly
upon their return.
Regulations for Pomona oranges we're
asked of the rules aud bylaws committee,
so that such oranges can be organized.
A resolution was introduced relating to
an agency in Boston to sell produce for pa
irons, but inquiry revealed that the sub
ject had been quite fully considered by the
executive committee.
The grange then proceeded to the cleo
ton of two members of the executive COM
mittee. Lawrence Brainard's name was
suggested by Mr.. Walla of Irasburgh, and
the overseer was instructed to cast the bal
lot of the grange for Law renee Brainard.
For the second candidate the names of
Bartlett of Danville, Ii. c. Dudley of
Windsor, and f. A. Smith of New Haven
Mills, were nominated. The assistant
steward and L. A. Steward collected the
ballots, Brother Huntley and Sister Tewks-
bury acting as tellers, and F. A. Smith was
declared elected.
Mr.. Mcsser of Rochester, asked leave to
introduce resolution upon life and fire in
surance, demanding a special committee.
Leave being granted, it was voted to have
special committee to consider the subject
of the resolution and report at the next an
nual meeting: and the committee was ap-
pointed as follows Messer of Rochester,
Shedd of West Windsor, Walker of Bird
port.
The committee on the state of the order
reported resolution impressing the neces-
sity of secrecy in regard to the commercial
work.
Further report in regard to transporta-
ton was made and adopted, as follows
Whereas, Tho cost Of uranspor.aliny sae pro-
ducts OF our country to market is In many In
stances so onerous upon the producers That ne
ihS thus the induotf, es OIL the country become
paralyzed; and
sportation is universally admitted; and
Whereas, BY the enlargement OF the Welland
canal now In progress only the connection OF
to enable New England and the West to inter-
change their commodities; therefore
Res0lred That In our opinion the speedy con-
| struction Of the Caughnawaga ship canal is OF
| vital importance to- and imperativtly demand
ed by the welfare of the people, both East and
West, and we earnestly urge upon our brethren
| throughout the whole country TO assist by all
means in their power in the performance OF SC
grand and benencent an undertaking.
The Worthy Master announced the fact
that A. b. Smedley, lecturer of the Ma.
tional Grange, would be able to lecture in
Vermont in January, If we desired it. On
motion of E. Il. Shedd, he was invited tc
visit Vermont.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
A resolution itroduced by II. G. Waller
| of Irasburgh, was as follows:
| Resolved, That we approve OF the design Of The
National Grange to make museum OF the pro
| ducts OF each State, and we hereby instruct the
executive COMMITTEES Of the Vermont State
| and minerals OF Vermont as Will show in Q
| creditable manner samples OF our minera
| wealth, our VI GODS for various purposes, woods
| grasses and grains; and that no money be use(
from the state Grange treasury In making TIT
| collection, but the expense OF sending the sam
pies may BIZ paid from the treasury or the STATE
Grange, to the amount OF twenty-five dollars.
The following resolutions were intro
duced by Anne B. Bragg, of Waitsfeld
and S. Minerva BOyce, Morning Stal
Grange.
Resolved, That each subordinate Grange In tn,
setting out trees and flowers, thus adorninJ
and beautifying our homes.
Adopted
Resolped, That the executive committee be In
| structed TO have 500 copies OF the proceeding
| OF this session published.
Adopted.
The master, L. p. Cotton, then rendered
his resignation as master, and desired tn,
grange to take such action as they desired
to fill the vacancy.
w. ii. McAllister, ovcrseer, desired al
election to fill the vacancy.
Efforts to fill the office were made, with
out success, the brothers elected giving rca
sons for declining that seemed sufficient t
themselves, and the office was declared tn,
third time vacant.
Another ballot was called which resulted
in the election of f. p. Cotton of Iras
burgh to the Office of master of the state
grange of Vermont.
Brothers Brainard, McAllister, Messer
Jdne, and others, Immediately pledget
themselves as individuals and in behalf OF
the order to aid the master to do the dutie,
and advance the interests of the order ant
boar the labors, 80 they should rest will
less weight upon him.
Mr.. Il. p. Cotton, as well as all in thu
room, was deeply agitated and profoundly
impressed with the issues of the moment
He said the hand of destiny seemed to resi-
upon him and although he had earnestl,
and conscientously tried to escape from
the labor and care of this office, they were
again put upon him by such brotherly
kindness and such earnest pledges that he
would again yield to the demands of tLt
order, asking their forbearance, charity ant
aid In his endeavors
A few items of business were brough
forward, after which the fourth annua
session Of the Vermont state grange was
closed in form.
Vicinity Items.
EAST DORSET.