Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-03-25

II any OF the Centennial COMMISSION
ers were present the meeting would
like to hear from them. None being
present, the Secretary proceeded to
read letters of regret from j. Estey &
Co. ; w. r. Sanford, of Orwell, and
Dir. Middleton Goldsmith, of Rutland.
Major Newton stated that he was
authorized by Messrs. John Gregory
Smith and Worthihton e. Smith, to
say that their hearty sympathy was
with the movement and that they
would do their full share.
Hon. N. L. Sprague, Jr., of Bran
don, in respond to a question from
Major Cushman. stated in reference
to his offer to erect Il building for the
State headquarters on the exhibition
ground, that he had rs yet received
no response from the State govern
ment. Whatever is to he done must
done right soon, and whatever the
plan adopted he would do his part.
Hon. Henry Clark, OF the Rutland
Globe recitcd the history Of tie
proposed extra session of the Logisla-
ture, and moved that committee Of
three be appointed to wait on Cover
nor Peck and invite his attendance at
the meeting. Carried, and the Chair
appointed as such committee, Messrs.
Henry Clark, w. W. Grout, of Bar
ton, and Henry Lane, Of Cornwall.
Hon. Daniel Roberts, of this city,
thought it disgrace to the State not
to be represented at the Centennial ;
expressed his good will toward the
movement, and offered to do bis part
in the way of contributions.
Hon, Joseph Poland, of Montpelier
moved that committee of seven be
appointed to retire and consult
and present to the meeting a
definite plan Of action.
| Hon. Charles Noyes didn't see the
use Of appointing such committee, i
the meeting did not take enough
interest in the matter to get up sorae
plan Of its own.
DR.. II. d. Holton of Brattleboro
thought it would be disgrace to dc
noting and seconded Mr.. Poland,
motion.
The motion was carried and the
chair appointed as such committee
Messrs. Joseph Poland, II. D. Hol
ton, +. W. Peck, Henry CLARK, w
w. Grout, J. NJ. Sla G and Norman
Millington.
Pending the appointment OF tho
last committee, Governor Peck entered
the hall and was received with ap.
plause. lie spoke at some length as
to the plan and objects Of the expos
ton. In answer to question from
| Dir. IIolton, he stated that he fell
himself unable to accept the o.far Of
N. I. Sprague, Jr., as be thought
that in doing so he wonl,l he overstep
ping the limits Of the power Of The
executive. In reference to the pro
posed special session Of the Legisla
turc, he said That l40 members of the
House favored it, as Card not answer
the committees circular, six returned
qualified answer, and few opposed
it. The large majority Of the Sex
ale favored it. After some remarks
by Captain John I. Drew, the meet
ing adjourned till evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The committee of seven appointet
ut the afternoon session reported
through Hon. Norman MilIington
recommending the adoption Of til,
following resolution:
ResOlced, That the Governor of til,
State be requested to communicat,
at once with the Centennial Com
missioMcrs, at Philadelshia, and appl,
for a suitable site for n building TO
the State Of Vermont and the privl
legc oferccting the same Gas PROPOSED
in the public offer made by Hon. n
L. Sprague, Jr., of Brandon) OH ;
proper guaranty being furnished tina
the funds necessary for the care o
such building shall be provided.
In answer TO questions, NJ
Millington stated tIat the sum O
money necessary to raise was abou
$4,000 or $4,000, and that Col
Sprague's offer was still open.
Captain Drew moved the adoption
of the report.
Hon. Carolus Noyes thought tina
Governor Peck would decline to act a
requested and that Col. Spragu
would withdraw his offer. The Cen
tenntiai Exposition was not entirel,
one Of industry. but n Fourth Of July
on grand scale. The present move