Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

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HoUsE-MoRSISG SESSION.
Hon. George Nichols, secretary of state, pursu-
ant to the provisions of the constitution, at ten
o'clock A NJ, called the house to order
After devotional exercises conducted by Rev.
II. A. Spencer OF Montpelier, the presiding elder
OF Montpelier district OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, the secretary of state called the names of
the members who had presented their credentials
and it was found there were two hundred and
twenty-six members present, who were duly
sworn and took their seats.
The following persons were then severally ad-
mitted to take their seats without producing their
credentials: Sias ii. Stone of Danvile, d. s.
Jones of Wheelock, G. f. Johnson of Walling-
ford, John H. Thorpe Of Charlotte Charles Rip
ley Of Poultney, A. T. Arkley OF westford.
The secretary OF state then presented the ere
dentials of Walter c. Landop OF Rutland, for the
consideration OF the House, the same being tech
ncally informal. 1t not stating when the term Of
office began. On motion he was admitted with
out further credentials. The oath was then taken
by the several last named gentlemen. The men,
bers then directed to the election Of speaker
for two years ensuing.
Mr. HOOKER of Bratteboro presented the
name of JAMES L. MARTIN of Londonderry, in
his usual happy manner.
Mr.. DIN Of Montgomery, in behalf OF Franklin
county, seconded the name OF Mr. Martin.
Mr.. BURTON OF Rupert in behalf of Benning-
ton county presented the name Of LOVELAND
MUNSON OF Manchester.
Mr.. CHILDS Of Bennington presented the name
Of L. C BUTLER of Essex. Mr. Burke OF Albany
seconded Mr. Butler. Mr.. Priest OF Barre in
behalf of republican members of Washington
county seconded Mr.. Martin. Mr.. Thompson oi
Irasburgh also seconded Mr.. Martin, as did Mr..
Sharpe OF Charlotte, and also Mr.. Smith oil New
Mr.. STANLEY OF Leicester seconded Mr.. Mum
son.
Mr.. ABEL Of West Haven and Mr. Roberts ol
Burlington seconded Mr.. Munson.
nlau Of Nnrtb Ha1A Eran nj n
derhil, Sowes Of Alburgh, Carter of Hardwick
Allen OF Ferrisburgh Cults OF Orwell and Fletcher
OF Cavendish, seconded Mr.. Martin.
Messrs. Hooker, Burton and Childs were ap
pointed tellers.
The ballots having been collected, the result
was as follows
Whole number OF ballots. 22
Necessary for choice II
Mr. Munson had eG
Mr. Butler had. "
H. Z. Abel had.
James L. Martin was then declared elected
speaker for the two ensuing years, and was con
| Quoted to the bar of the house by Messrs. Nun
| son and Butler the committee appointed for tina
| purpose After having taken the oath OF office
| Speaker Martin addressed the house as follows
Gentlemen Of The House Of fRepre,entatires; thank yo
for the honor which yoG have % sSniered upon a e ene
pendent upon your charity and your fCISesranSe The i'm
events and the countless changes in the manners and
OF fellow men, make it necessary that our law-makn
to alter and amend the existing law rs experience
5 % s Of s to N abO wiz
dustry and fidelity. single day wasted by us casts use
believe any ned IN there
ger Of waste Of time In the early part q our session pal
matters Of importance to be considered to bring them beiol
s az Ro work o hs session Win sech dach
zeal as may be with due eand9I and care hSS
ing too accountability to him whose law changeth no
The election Of clerk being in order. MI
| FLETCHER Of Cavendish nominated William W
Stickney OF Ludlow He was seconded by Messri
Dix of Montgomery Hooker Of Brattleboro, Abe
of West Haven, Stone Of Danville, Allen Of Fe
risburgh. Childs OF Bennington, Horton OF Chi
tenden, Roberts Of Burlington, Priest OF Barre
and was elected by reclamation aud took the oat
Of office.
Mr. YOUNG OF Greensboro presented his cr'
dentials, was duly sworn and took his seat.
ReSolutiOns.-By Mr.. PRIEST of Barre thf
the senate be informed that the house is dul
organized ; adopted.
By MT FRENCH Of Underhill, that the rules
the last house be adopted as the rules OF tn
house until others are adopted adopted.
By Mr. ALLEN OF Ferrisburgh, that the choiC
OF seats be made this afternoon at 80 o'clock
adopted under suspension of the rules.
By Mr. WING OF Montpelier (amendri by NJ
Fletcher that the clerk provide each member an
officer of the house with one daily newspap'
such as may be selected adopted
BY Mr.. PRIEST Of Barre, that the house pr
ceed to the election of chaplain adopted.
Mr.. DIX OF Montgomery then nominated Re
]. Goodall OF West Randolph.
Mr.. BATTELL OF Middlebury nominated Re-
ii. A. Spencer OF Montpelier who was secondt
by Mr.. Wing OF Montpelier.
Mr., JONES of Waitsfed nominated Rev |.
Booth Of Mortified, who was seconded by NJ
Priest OF Barre.
Mr. BURKE Of Albany nominated Rev, II.
Hill OF Montpelier, who was seconded by MessI
Thompson Of lrasburgh and Childs OF Benningto
The result OF the ballot was as follows: