Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

And agreeably to Constitutional provisions,
John A. Page. having received majority of all
votes cast was declared duly elected Treasurer Of
the State of Vermont for two Years next ensuing
On motion of Senator ORMSBEE of Rutland
County, a committee of this Joint Assembly, con-
sisting of one Senator and two members of the
House, was appointed by the President to wait
upon the Governor-elect inform him of his cleo
ton, and that the Joint Assembly Is ready to re-
ceive any communication he may be disposed to
make. The committee consisted Of Senator Orms-
bee of Rutland County, Mr.. Scranton OF Ner-
gennes and Mr. Eaton OF Danvie, who proceeded
forthwith to the discharge of the duties assigned
them and subsequently appeared within the bar
of the House. accompanied by the Governor-elet
who informed the Joint Assembly Of his accept
ance of the office to which he had been elected
and that he then proposed to receive and sub
scribe to the oath Of office which oath was duly add
ministered by the Hon. Timothy p. Redheld, one
of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Vermont,
and subscribed to by His Exceency.
His Excellency, Redfeld Proctor, then, in per-
son. submitted to the Joint Assembly his annual
message See first page for message.
After the completion Of his message the Joint
Assembly dissolved, and the Senate withdrew.
Resohdions-By Mr.. POLLARDof Windsor, that
the Clerk of the House be instructed to procure
the printing Of one thousand copies of the Gov
ernor's message for the use of the House adopted
By Mr.. EATON Of Danvi.le, that much Of
the Governors message as relates to education,
be referred to the Committee on Education;
adopted.
BY Mr. CURRIER of Troy, that so much of the
Governors message as relates to the finances, be
referred to Committee ON Ways and Means
adopted.
By Mr.. BLISS of Bradford, that so much of the
Governors Message as relates to agriculture be
referred to committee on agriculture; adopted.
By Mr.. FULLER of Starksbore, that so much of
the Governors Message relates to manufac-
tnres be referred to committee on manufactures
adopted.
By Mr.. HOWE of Ludlow, that so much of the
Governors Message as relates to the state militia
be referred to committee ON military affairs;
adopted.
By Mr.. HINMAN of Charleston, that much
of the Governors Message as relates to the insane
be referred to a committee of seven members, to
be appointed by the chair; on motion OF Mr.. Eaton
of Dinville, ordered to lie.
BY Mr. POLAND of St Johnsbury, that so
mutn or ne ou,e,uor's message - relates IN
special legislation, to divorce and 10 the pardoning
power be referred to the committee on judiciary
adopted
By Mr. MELENDY of Cambridge, that so much
of the Governors Message relates to the assess
ment of taxes be referred 10 the committee on
grand list; adopted
BY Mr. FULLER of Fairhaven, that SO much OF
the resolution providing members with news
papers adopted October I'd, which permits the
selection OF newspapers printed outside OF the
state be so amended that all papers authorized
to be furnished shall be selected from those
printed in this state. The resolution was ruled
out of order by the chair, inasmuch as the same
question had once been re-considered and again
adopted by the houses.
BY Mr.. BROWN Of Benson that so much OF
the Governors Message as relates to Savings
Banks be referred to the Committee ON Banks
| adopted.
| BY Mr.. REDINGTON of Rutland, that so much
Of the Governors Message as relates to court ex
| penses, be referred to a special committee o.
seven members, to be appointed by the Chair
adopted.
By Mr.. SCRANTON OF Vergennes that sc
much of the Governors Message as relates to tn,
| Reform School, be referred to the Committee OF
| the Reform School; adopted.
| Joint Resolutions-By MIR, SPRAGUE Of Bran
| don, that 80 much OF the Governors Message Al
relates TO State Prison and Work-louse be referred
to special committee to be appointed by thu
| President of the Senate and the Speaker Of tn
House, and to consist of two Senators and fiv'
members of the House; adopted on the part o
the House
BY Mr. SPRAGUE of Brandon, that the Clerl
be directed to procure the printing OF one thou
sand copies OF the Message Of Governor Fair
banks, for the use OF the legislature adopted oil
the part of the House.
On motion of Mr.. SCRANTON of vergennes
adjourned