News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-10-28
ThELEcISLATURE.

GATE, w. ii. ID. bingham, and elSnt
for W. G.. Veazey. In the Senate,
Senator Edmunds received % votes
and Gov. Bingham 1. Although the
result had long been far gone con-
clusion, all available space in the gal
cries and on the floors of both Houses
was occupied by ladies and prominent
men from all sections of the State.
On Wednesday following the joint
assembly convened at noon to COM
plete the election of United States
Senator, which was accomplished
without incident. Senator Edmunds
was waited upon by committee and
escorted to the hall, where he ad-
dressed the joint assembly. We give
his remarks in full in another column.
His address was listened to with
marked attention and much interest.
The Senator showed much feeling and
made favorable impression upon the
assembly. Although the exterior, at
times, may suggest GOODNESS within,
Senator Edmunds' heart is as warm
and appreciative, and his fondness for
the State he represents as full and
sincere as any mans.
Wednesday afternoon the present
Judges of the Supreme Court were
reelected in regular order, and by
vivG 0oce, with the exception of Judge
Rowell, who received 251 votes, as
against 6 for D. c. Dennison.
On the 4th of November the joint
assembly will elect State Superin-
tendent of Education, Sergeant-at-
Arms, Adjutant General, Judge Ad-
vocate General, Quartermaster and
Quartermaster General. For the lat
ter Office warm canvass IS being made
by Gen. Ide and Col. Gilmore. The
present efficient Sergeant-at-arms, I.
G. Phinney, who has discharged the
duties of this office acceptably to
all for so many years, will undoubt-
edly be his own successor. We do
not learn of any opposition to his re-
election. Adjutant General Peck has
no opposition. General Marsh re-
Gently declined a reelection, but
who will be likely to succeed him can
not now be stated, though Childs, of
St. Adams, has been suggested, and
he certainly would receive hearty sup
port of many at this writing.
The committees are now hard at
work and very soon important bills
will be before the two Houses for dis
cussion. There is some opposition
manifested toward Judge Poland's
pauper bill. Not but that a change
in the present law may be desirable,
but many feel that one years resi-
dence to establish settlement is not
protection enough. 1t is likely that
an amendment may be offered, max
ing pauper's settlement for the pur-
poses of this act, the town in which
he has resided for the greatest length
of time. This would remove the
s'relic of barbarism," and yet afford
reasonable protection to those towns
who best provide for the health and
comfort of their poor. Judge Poland
is prominent and influential in all leg :
islative matters and much respected
by his associates, as by reason of his
experience and ability he should be.
We deem it tie duty, however, of
every representative who comprehends
the subject before him, to act mainly
in his own judgment. Wise legislation
can be accomplished in no other way.
Among the young men from La
noble County who are doing effective
service may be mentioned Stearns, of
johnson, and Burnell, of Wolcott.
They are both on hard working and
important committees, and keep them
selves well posted on all legislative
matters. Currier, of Troy, is at the
front in all efforts to reduce unneces-
sary expense to the State, and he is
working up strong and wholesome
feeling in this direction. Following
are some of the important measures
introduced during the week.
By Mr.. Ward. of Duxbury. relating to
the abatement of probate fees. In the
settlement of estates, when said estates
do not exceed the sum of $3.50, the fees
payable to the Probate Judge shall be
abated; when said estates do not exceed
$500, said fees to be abated one-half.
By Mr.. Flagg, of Braintree, to provide
State aid for poor, disabled soldiers. Pro-
Vides for the appointment in each county
of commissioner of soldiers State
aid" whose duty it shall be to examine
applicants for aid under this act. If the
applicant is deemed worthy, the commits
sioner shall SO report to the Governor
and recommend the amount said appli-
cant should receive, in no case exceed
ing So monthly. No United States GOV
eminent pensioner receiving more than
So monthly to be eligible for the provis-
ions of this act. A list of persons quail
flied to receive such aid to be made by
the Governor and sent to the State audit
or, who shall draw orders for the amount
in each case; amount to be exempt from
taxation. Commissioners to receive SO
per day for actual service.
By Mr.. Currier, of Troy, relating to
claims against towns by reason of defec-
tive bridges. Makes it incumbent upon
persons receiving injury to notify select
men in ten days, instead of twenty, as
now provided.
By Mr.. Fisk, of Morristown. Propos-
es to place around deposits in savings
banks and trust companies, safeguards to
prevent loss from bad investments of
such funds by officers of such institu-
tons. Pressure of business has prevent
ed resume of the bill, which proposes
20 permit investment by such companies
In the municipal bonds of towns and cit
les OF 5000 or more inhabitants in Ohio
and New II DIRK whose Indebtedness does
not exceed hye per cent. of their assessed
valuation. 1t prohibits investments in
mortgages on real estate outside of the
State of Vermont in excess of forty per
cent. of the entire assets of such bank
or trust company. Also prohibits diyi-
dends in excess of two per cent, semi
annually until net surplus or reserve.
of six per cent. of the entire assets,
accumulated.