Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-08

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6, l,Se-
In pursuance Of the provisions of the Constitution
and the Laws of the Stale of Vermont, the members
elect Of the House of Representatives convened in
the Representatives hall, in the state House IN
Montpelier. on Wednesday, October 9th. 1s-o. and
Al looSlock IN the forenoon. Hon. George Nichols
Secretary of STATE, called the House Ia or, er.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev.
William =. IiaZen Oi Mortified.
The names of the members who had presented
their credentials were called whereupon ii appear
ed that two hundred and thiriy-two members were
seats.
The following named mcmber-elect was duly al
mltied To take his seat without producing his ere
dentIals. ON motion OF Mr.. Martin OF Londonderry
MIR. James \. 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 Is the members wOnd elect 10 that
Office.
Mr. Hooker of Bra;ileboro nominated James l..
Martin OF Londonderry. seconded by Mr.. Dart OF
Weaihersiied. Mr.. Scranton of Nergennes, Mr.. Ely
Goddard of Ely, Mr.. Palmer of jericho, Mr.. Howe
of Ludlow (who moved that his election be made
10y a viva voce vote and Mr. Hubbard of Plymouth.
And James l.. Martin WAS unanimously elected by 1t
viva voce vote.
The Secretary of Stale appointed Mr.. Hooker of
Bratileboro and Mr.. Abel Of West Haven 10 wait
upon the Spcakcr-elcct inform him OF his election,
and conduct him TO the chair; and the committee
performed the duty assigned Them and the Speaker
was duly sworn, and addressed the House AS fol
lows:
Gentlemen ofth Hou,c If Representatives: l sin
cercly thank you for this united expression of con
ndence. accept the responsible position which
YOU have assigned 10 me. greatly distressing my
ability 10 perform the work required OF your presl
ding officer; but past experience teaches me that
may safely coniltle IN that spirit or forgiveness tat
has always characterized the representative men OF
Vermont. Relying upon your intelligence and your
charity, enter upon the duties Of this important
trust. hoping thai may all justly receive the
approval Of our beloved people, and merit the pro
tecrlng care Of Him who doeth all things well.
The speaker then directed the House TO the cleo
ton of Clerk for the two years ensuing.
Mr. Taft of Burlington nominated Mr.. Henry y.
Newell of Shehurn, seconded 10y Mr. liinckley of
Chelsea Mr.. Briggs Of Brandon. Mr.. Scranton of
ycrcennes, Mr. Merrined Of Newfane, Mr.. Eli-tiOd-
,iar,i Of Ely, who moved that he he elected by II
viva yOce vote. and Mr.. Henry y. Newell was una
nlinnusly elected by u viva vOce vote, AMI he was
duly sworn and entered upon the duties of his
Office.
MIR. Dart of weaihersiield moved that the rules
of the last House he adopted rs the rules of this
House except that the seats shall he drawn at half
past one H. IN, on the first clay of the session. in
stead of on the morning of the second day of the
session: the motion seconded by Mr.. Baiteil of
Miiilebury, and II was adopted.
Mr. Spear of Braintrce moved that the House do
now proceed 10 the election of Il Chaplain, which
was agreed 10.
GOodlll OF Randolph; seconded by Mr. Moit of Al
burgh, Mr.. Fowler OF Randolph, and Mr.. Butter
Held of Nottingham.
Mr. Ely-Godiard ol Ely nominated Rev. p. y.
Frost OF West Falrlcc; seconded 10y Mr.. Farnhlm
of West Fairer.
Mr. benny of Northicll nominated Rev. W. :.
lIaZen OF Northicld.
Mr. Fiheld of Montpelier nominated Rev. s. b.
Currier OF MorciOyn seconded 10y Mr.. Thompson
of Irasburgh. Mr.. Hooker OF Brattleboro. and Mir.
Batcll Of Mni,ilebury.
Braintrec. Mr.. Ey-Godlar of Ely, Mr.. Denny of
Northtcld and Mr.. Fiield of Montpelier And the
ballots having been taken AMI counted resulted as
follows: