Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-13
House--Forenoon.

In pursuance of the provisions of the coDstitu-
ton and the laws of the state OF Vermont, the
members-eect Of the house of representatives
convened in the representatives hall, in the state
house in Montpelier ON Wednesday, October 9TH,
1880, and at ten o'clock in the forenoon, Hon
George Nichols, secretary of state, called the
house to order.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev
William S. Hazen Of Mortified
The names OF the members who had presented
their credentials were called; whereupon 1t ap-
peared that two hundred and thirty-two mem
bers were present, and they were duly sworn and
took their seats.
The following named member-eect was duly
admitted to take his seat without producing his
credentials On motion of Mr. Martin OF London
derry Mr.. James A. Brown of Grand Isle, and he
was duly sworn and took his seat.
The secretary of state directed the house to the
election of speaker for the two years ensuing, and
requested that ballots be prepared and deposited
for such persons as the members would elect to
that office.
Mr. HOOKER of Bratteboro nominated JAMES
L. MARTIN OF Londonderry, seconded by Mr.,
Dart of Weathersfed MIR. Scranton OF Yer
gennes, Mr.. EyGoddard of Ely, Mr.. Palmer of
Jericho, Mr. Howe of Ludlow (who moved that
his election be made by ptcd tOce vote and Mr..
Hubbard of Plymouth. And JAMES l.. MAR
TIN was unanimously elected by a CiUd UOce vote.
The secretary of state appointed Mr. Hooker of
Brattleboro and Mr.. Abel of West Haven to wait
upon the speaker-eleet inform him of his election
and conduct him to the chair; and the committee
speaker was duly sworn, and addressed the house
as follows:
Gentlemen Of The House If RtpresentdtivesI sincerely
thank for this united expression OF confidence ac-
cep responsible position which have assigned to
me- greatly dsrnsting my ability to perform the work
qured your presiding ooer but past experience teaches
me that may safely eonle in that spirit of forgiveness
that always characterized the representative Of
Vermont Relying upon intelligence and your charity,
upon the duties Of this important trust hoping that
pie and merit the protecting care OF him who doeth all
things well.
The speaker then directed the house to the
election of clerk for the two years ensuing.
Mr.. TAFT of Burlington nominated Mr.. Henry
N Newell OF Shelburne, seconded by Mr. Hinckley
of Chelsea, Mr.. Briggs of Brandon, Mr.. Scranton
of Vergennes, Mr. Mortified Of Newfane, Mr.,
Ely-Goddard of Ely, who moved that he be
elected by UiUd UOce vote, and Mr., HENRY N,
NEWELL was unanimously elected by uiCd
uOce vote, and he WAS duly sworn and entered
upon the duties Of his office,
Mr. DART of Weathersfied moved that the
rules OF the last house be adopted the rules OF
this house, except that the seats shall be drawn
at half-past one, r. NJ, on the first day OF the
session, instead OF on the morning of the second
day OF the session; the motion was seconded by
Mr.. Battell Of Middlebury, and 1t was adopted
Mr. SPEAR of Braintree moved that the house
do now proceed to the election OF chaplain, which
was agreed to.