The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-20

lectmen may draw an order on town treasury for
by MIR Cutler of Searsburg, H. Is, an act in add
ton to No +. acts of 1884 which exempts from taxa
tion for certain time certain manufacturing estah
lishments; to com. on grand list PROVIDES for the
exemption for a period not exceeding hye years of
Der and shingles furniture and other goods with an
by Mr.. Mansur OF Brighton. H. 70, to prohibit the
scattering Of noxous weeds; to com. on agri-
sweet clover and other noxous weeds must go; pen
atty for pntting any of the same in limits of high
way or in any running stream, or for leaving the
same in those places; s5 to SO fine; town grand
juror may prosecuted
ing chap Ill, revised laws relating to the destruc
ton of noxions animals; t9 com on agriculture
bear or lynx and adds to the chap. bounty of 81
Dsmissed-H, 49, repeating sec. Is, No. Is, laws of
ON motion of Mr. Hall of Groton, adjourned.
Tuesday. October 10.
sENATE-MoRNING
Called to order Devotional exercises by the chap
Biils Inrrodaced and Referred-By senator Vaen.
tine of Bennington S. 49, an act to establish an uni
formity throughout the state of textbooks to be
used in the public schools to com. ON education.
Provides that Textbooks used for the instruction of
the children in the public schools shalt be uniform
throughout all towns and school districts of the
state and that such textbooks shall be selected by
who shall be called the state textbook committee,
ISL and hold their oces for five years % '""'y
By Senator Gray of Rutland 3 81, an act to pay NJ
II.
treasurer; to com. on claims
by Senator Hale of Essex s. 80, an act relating to
education Provides that the town superintendent
IN each town shall, before the LIST day of August,
supply of the various textbook required by law to
Pdssed-S. g An act to amend sec. 3s2. revised
laws. relating to collection of taxes
Joint HeSOiUtiOR.-Senator Stanley of Addison pre-
scented the following, which was ordered to lie
" Whereas, 1t being true that our valuable public
trlnf n n1ga sin af
aliens, which promises to ultimate at no distant day
TO tI nd %9pSGy nS VAR species of e
with the spirit and policy of American institutions;
Resoired By the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires That our senators aud members in congress be
earnest attention to this subject and labor for such
legislation in the premises will arrest the soil and
Resoired, That the secretary of state be directed
to furnish copy of these resolutions to each of the
senators and representatives in congress from this
on motion of Senator Swain of windham, adj.
sENATE-AFTERNooN.
BW hyyodaced and referred. BY senator Bates of
bury savings bank and trust company to com.
banks.
the appointment of Senators Blake Hale and Hall
as speci committee to which all matters of tenn
Election Of Un,ted States Senotor.-The lieutenant
governor announced that the appointed hour for the
election of United States senator had arrived and
directed the senators, as the secretary called the
roll; to name the person whom each would elect to
Senator Wells of Chittenden nominated George F.
Edmunds of Burlington Seconded by Senators
Stoddard OF windham. Stanley of Addison, Baker of
Rutland, Hale of Essex, Blake of Orleans, Slayton
Senator Wells of Chittenden spoke follows
take great pleasure IN presenting the name of George
States senator. 1t is unnecessary for me in pre-
senting his name to attempt to state to you his quail
arduous duties for the past twenty years he has rep
resented this state in the national councils of the
has a Sahu rod hfs
trusts with fidelity to his state and country. Fear
ess to tek and condemn o SoETt and
neighbora and townsman speak the feeling of our
when ys dn1 t hey by proud that
sented in the councils of the national government
by one whose public career has been AS pure as the
Senator Stoddard Of Windham said: "Mr. Presj-
deHt-I believe that in the discharge of our duty in
ate of the United States we should not only he actu
ated by desire to promote her best interests and
welfare but to also continue to the nation one whose
ability fidelity to principle, strong individuality and
that position. In the senate of the United States
questions of public policy questions relating to the
tionaties, are constantly arising for solution. Yer
mont wants more a statesman than a partisan; she
and for the rights and liberties of all under const-
tutional law: though he stands alone. Believing
heartily second his nomination. do so more readily
from the fact that old Windhan county which, with
from within her borders should raise his voice this
day against his election
Senator Stanley of Addison: "Mr President For
long series of years, If not from the first, Vermont
has been distinguished for her wisdom in the choice
sells Of the nation and feel that it will be no mistake
to affirm that in the long list of her ustrious
gushed service in eevating Vermont to her present
proud position in the ssterhood of states than Hon
hold steadily to that high ideal of character and
craftsmanship so fully exemplified in her present
representation and spoke to us in every breeze from
the hilltops and valleys of this commonwealth The
state has already spoken, touching our duty at the
present hour, and the present personnel of this
chamber, if do not greatly err with the other
question Of today And it only remains for US in ma
constitutional way to ratity that will So it seems
tory of Mr.. Edmunds The record of his service the
position which he has won and holds with such firm
nation in which he is held in all parts of this
ton, renders 1t duty no less pleasant than impera
guished senator his own successor Therefore il is
with pleasure that second the nomination of George
Senator Baker of Rutland; y" M, Presidest-There
are perhaps many reasons why should second the
ate of the United States. The people of my county
have expressed their will and I ain in accord with
that expression Vermont has attained an exalted
position among the states by reasonof the high char
aG Hss and d. broad ny OF her
In the upper house OF the national legislature sena
devotion to duty than the two statesmen who now
represent Vermont II that body During al the
senate no good citizen has pointed his finger to any
of his In that position and said that 1t Is corrupt
that II Is foolish or that 1t Is unworthy of the man
Senator Edmunds official career has been pure, con
scentous and devoted and his ability and expert
ence are such that should he decline to serve no
longer in that capacity 1t would be disaster to the
state and nation. Vermont Is honorcd in his re-
election aud the public service is exalted by his re-
tanning his seat III the senate"
Senator Blake of Orleans; " M. PFesieHt-I shall
not deem 1t necessary In these remarks to present
any argument to convince these senators for whom to
vote. one man stands so pre-eminenty cOnsp cuous
that by common consent all eyes are turned toward
him, but wish to reflect the sentiments of the peo-
pie which in part represent IN voting for man
whose fame Is as wide AS the English speaking race
II is small thing to be great among small men, but
to be distinguished among great men, such com
pose the senate of the United States, is Il much
greater thing Vermont, while she presents but a
patch spot ON the map of the great country and her
population compared to that of the United States
influential In congress AS the great states of New
York Pennsylvania, Virginia and ohio, Her seua.
tors stand at the head of two great committees and
have perhaps more to do with the national cOngre
than any other men. Vermont has been fortunate,
not only in Senators Morrill, and Edmunds, but i'm n
line of eminent legislatures in years past that her
influence has been as wide as the country We look
upon our act to-day of comforting honDrs upon one
OF our great citizens, BE this as true as It may the
honor that he reflects upon Vermont Is far greater
small sacrifice of health comfort, not to say In a
financial sense, In deyOting time energy and ability
to the duties of his office. while fame fortune and
financial success would be his in other spheres OF
life senator's II Is to do and act to-day that we
shall hereafter consider of the proudes acts OF
life and II will be great pleasure to record our votes
for George H. Edmunds
Senator Hale of Essex M. Presidenf-It is with
peculiar pleasure, sir that at this time and by the
use OF few words second the nomination of the