Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-11-19
VOL, LIV. NEW SERIES, VOL. XVII



| Scranton of Nergennes Hlnckcy ot chelsea am
| Brlinerd OF ST. Adams, nominated the H"', J"ht
| Pierpont OF Nergennes whercupOn thef" "eiiis
| no other nomination made John iieri"iht ol
vergennes duly elected 10 that Office i''' lhs
| two years from and after December Isl, le7o "s
| viva yoce vote. 80
| Senator Henry OF Windsor sail thai On behalf oi
more than three-fourths OF the repraseniaih 3 q,
windsor, from large majority oi the pe,,' ,ni nn
of nearly all the Bar OF Windsor County, he h'hli-
mated for First Assistant-Judge OF The sup cme
| Court, the Hon. Homer +. Royce, oi 81 Aiis-
lie would MI the of,ice with ability and "h
| Mr. Clark of Windsor. presented the nair ~ the
Hon. James Barrett Of Woodstock. .,..., q,
Mr.. Howe Of Ludlow seconded the nohill'h''l "a oi
Judge Royca: so did Senator Peck OF orI'-'' sell
| ator Robinson OF Orange, Mr. Moore ot Sh',it nam.
Senator Stafford OF Franklin SAIL that he was
| authorized by Judge Royce 10 say that The use oi
his name TO dspace Judge Barrett met VITA M uil-
| qualified disapproyal. He eulogized Judst Bairttt
| for his learning. wisdom and ability
| Senator Fuller of Windham also seconded ihe
| nomination OF Judge Barrett. lie SAID h> great
characteristic that he let no guilty man escape
| and he made eyeoy one under him do his duly.
| Senator Brldginan OF windham seconded the
| nomination of Judge Royce. lie reluctantly ieli
| ,nai Judge Barrett's usefulness was gone
| Mr.. Buterfeld of Whitingham, seconded ihe
| nomination of Judge Barrett. as he be,
| lieved, in behalf of large majority OF
| the voters of Win,lham County lie had in
| his hand letters recommending the Reelection OF
Judge Barrett from the leading members OF ihe Bar
Of Windham County, and without anything else, his
ability. integrity and long and faithful services
| deserved a reelection.
Mr.. Sargent OF Bethel seconded the nomination of
Judge Royce, as did Mr.. Allen of Fairhaven. Mr.
Hubbard Of Plymouth, MIR. Goodwin OF liartland-
Mr.. Page Of Rutland spoke In favor OF a re-elec-
tion OF all the judges with any change In position
lie believed large portion OF Rutland County de
| sire his reelection.
| senator Dillingham; of Washington. saii that the
great interests OF the State of Vermont as state.
demanded that Judge Barrcit's services should NOT
| be dispensed with al this time.
Mr.. Briggs Of Brandon seconded Judge Royge's
nomination. lie believed that the feeling OF the
people OF the section where Judge Barrett presided
should be respected, and they demand n change.
Mr.. Ware OF Townshend supported Judge Barrett
and said he was gentleman TO all the members OF
the har so far rs they were gentlemen.
Mr.. Palmer of Waterbury said that the pages Of
the law reports for almost 4 quarter of a century
were living proof OF Judge Barrett's ability and
learning lie hoped:he would bc reelected lie
had a letter from the Hon. Dudley .. Denson Of
MIR. Howe OF Ludlow said the representatives from
Rutland and Windsor counties were practically soild
against Judge Barrett. His conduct had been II
crying evil for the last ten years and they DID not
want him.
Mr.. Thompson of Irashurg seconded Judge
Royce's nomination, in behalf OF himself AMI a por-
ton of Orleans county. Judge Royce was profound
In learning and lie was gentleman on the bench
and on he was gentleman after election as well
as before. Judge Royce knew and conducted hin-
self rs II he knew thai attorneys had rights well
as Judges Judges were not upon the bench 10 tyr
ranZe over attorneys. lie was man Of unpreju-
diced mind. He was supported Icy the bars of every
county IN which he had ever presided. II hal
been said that he did moi want the Office. lie sup
ported him for that reason II he had supposed he hal
been trying 10 get II, and had solicited votes had
literary bureau. he would not vote for him. Judge
Royce was the peer of any man the bcnch and
would nl The orice with the greatest ability, and
would hold the scales of justice, 10 be tipped rs
equity and truth should decide.
Mr. Chase OF Jay seconded Judge Eoyce's nom-
nation.
The President appointed as t,llers. Senator sal
ford, MIR. Howe oi Ludlow a:id Mr. Brown oi Grand
Isle.
The result of the vote follows:
Whole number OF votes cast .......... ~
Necessary 10 choice l2s
James Barrett ............. 81,
Homer l.. Royce. l5J
A. A. Buterfeld. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
WI, Maker.--.....- ----.-.----..--.--..------.
Jouaiildn Noss.--
And Homer L. Royce of st. Adams having received
n majority OF the yoies was duly declared elected
first assistant judge of the Supreme Court for the
two years from and after December l, lssV.
For second assistant justice of the supreme
Court, Mr. fi1eld OF Montpelier nominated the
Hon. Timothy T. Redield. and Senator Dillingham;
OF Washington county, Mr.. Grout Of Newport, Mr..
Thompson OF 1rasburgh, seconded the nomination
whereupon no other nomination being made, Judge
Retlned WAS electedby viva voce vote.
For third assistant justice of the Supreme Court.
Senator Blodgett Of Caledonia nominated and Mr..
Smith Of Johnsbury and Mr.. Blair of Barnet
cd the nomination Of the Hon Jonathan Ross OF
ST. Johnsbury, and there being no other nomination.
Judge Ross was elected by viva voce vote
For fourth assistant justice of the Supreme
Court, Senator Gleason OF Orange nominated, and
Senator Gleed of Lamoile, Senator start Of Frank
lin, Messrs Booth of Morristown. Palmer of Jerl-
cho, Manning Of johnson. Ely Goddard of Ely. and
Hnckley OF chelsea, seconded the Hon. II. Henry
Powers OF Morrisville, and there being other
nomination, Judge Powers WAS elected Icy viva
voce vote.
For NTH assistant justice of the Supreme Court
Mr.. Martin OF Londonderry nominated the Hon
wheelock e. NeaZey of Rutland. The nomination
was seconded lr Mr.. Page of Rutland Mr.. Lane of
Mount Tabor. Mr.. Briggs OF Brandon. Mr.. Culburn
Of Springfield and Senator Dunton Of Rutland and
there being no other nomlnatinn, he was elected
by a viva voce vote.
For sixth assistantant justice OF the Supreme
Court, Senator Dunton Of Rutland nominated the
Hon. William II. Walker of Ludlow. lie paid a
high tribute TO Judge Walkers learning, ability
and integrity. lie would perform his duties ii
elected, with credit 10 himself and benefit Ia the
State
Mr. Colburn of Springfield said that If there wa.
TO be a sixth assistant judge he would prefer Ia
have Judge Walker elected 10 that position rather
that the Joint
Assembly adjourn for one week, 10 meet At half
past two in the afternoon.
Mr.. Hincklcy of Chelsea seconded the moiion.
Senator Henry of Windsor objected.
Mr.. Brown of Grand Isle rose 10 point oi orler,
thai motion TO adjourn was moi dehatable. The
chair ruled that the point WAS moi well taken be
cause the motion was 10 adjourn To day certain,
and that motion was debatahle
Senator Henry continued and said the Legislature
was as well prepared now To elect judge as They
would ever be.
motion in behalf of the tax PAYERS Oi Vermont WIN
wanted the expenses cut down a. much as possible.
II we did not need seven Judges then We should moi
have them
Senator Paul supported the motion OF Mr.. col
burn.
Senator Start opposedt t. lie didn't believe thc
number OF Judges ought To he reduced.
Mr.. Baitell OF Mlddiebury favored al journmcnt.
Senator Dunton spoke against reducing the num-
ber OF Judges. lie did not believe the work could
be done with less than Judges In the state oi
health which the Chief Justice enjoyed II was due
10 him. 10 the whole State as much any man IN
II and the high reputation for Jurisprudence which
he now enjoyed; and he should moi he required
10 do any more work than he pleased. lie should
enjoy his salary for life and would take SIX assist
ants TO aid HIM In doing the work.
Mr.. Hinckley OF Chelsea said II they voted to-day,
he should present the name of the Hon. John ".
Roweil of West Randolph, for many years reporter
OF the decisions Of the supreme Court. But he
thought that the members needed time for refcr-
ton, and therefore he hoped they would adjourn.
Mr.. Grout Cf Newport opposed adjournment. he
cause the State needed seven Judges. He favored
the election Of Judge Walker because Windsor
County wanted him, and he seconded his nomlna
tion.
Mr.. Goodwin of IIarland said that the people of
Windsor County, large majority Of iheni and the
people OF the Stale thought that SIX Judges were
enough, and they would soon hear 10 that effect
from their constituents.
senator Paul OF Windsor again favored adjourn.
ment and gave statistics to show the small nu.:iirr
Of days the courts In Windsor County sat.
Senator Dunton said that the number of tlays
count 81 was no criticism of the work done by
them. Opinions nad 10 he written which took
great time.
Mr.. Taft Of Burlington opposed the adjournment
Mr.. Ey-t;od,iard of Ely moved that the joint As
sembly dissolve. Lost, ayes CT; nays ll5.
Mr.. ulnckley OF Chelsea opposed haste IN the
election and favored al dlournmeni. The members
should have time TO learn for whom they were
going To vote.
Senator Dwnell Of Washington favored aljvurn-
ment until legislation could Lee hat Ia relation to
the question Of u seventh judge.
Mr.. Thompson OF lrasburgh SAIL that he knew
that seven Judges could not transact the business.
The dockes were behind hand now and he believed
thai the members could vote iutcgeutly now.
Mr.. Martin of Londonderry said he heartily Gu
dOrse,l the sentiments Of the gentleman from lrs-
burgh. He believed that tO cut down the size OF The
bench was 10 cut down court expenses because the
dockrts would become "O.ged. Windsor anl
Windham counties IN which the seventh judge
would preside In county court had "A right 10 maine
the candidate, and they hai presented gentleman
well qualified, who ought iu be elected. The peo-
howell well and need time 10 their
choice. lie denounced The project of using The
next week in electiOnecring like political cam.
paign. Finish the election now amt then ga for
ward and ID the work ui the scss;o:i quickly amt
thoroughly.
Mir. iiInckly replied TO Mr.. Martin.
Mr,tOlIuru supported his motion, aud sad The
taTlLcrs oi the Stale had rights and many III them
wanted To investigate the necessity of sever Ua's
n there was need OF seven lhSa the hgmb.T
should he cut 10 six.
The motion wal carried by a vote OF aycs, ia
naes 81 and the joint Assembly was udiodrnrd.
IL THE HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr.. Hendricks OF HydrpirE. al
Joufnei