Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26


reading was then ordered, l01 to W, and
the billlwas passed.
The Senate passed the bill for an expert
ment station, with an amendment which
was carried by the casting vote of Presi-
dent Fuller, striking out the clause abol-
ishing the board of agriculture.
On motion of Judge Poland the House
concurred in the amendment and the bill
passed.
TIE NEW BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
The governor has reconstructed the
board by the appointment of six new men
The new board is rs follows:
w w Cooke, Burlington.
Henry Lane, Cornwall.
NJ w. Davis, Westminster.
ID. l.. Cushing, Hartford.
H. c. Smith, Pittsford.
H. II. Hill, Isle La Motto.
1t is understood that Trof. Cooke will
be elected secretary of the board.
PROTECTION OF AMERICAN INDUSTRIES.
The Joint resolution, introduced by Gen
f.. H. Ripley of Mendon, relating to the
protection of American Industries and the
restoration of American commerce,
unanimously adopted by both houses of
the Legislature, were as follows
Rcsolred, BY the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiVeS, that with the many thousands of
skilled laborers in this country seeking and
not finding employment. that with the enor-
nous accumulations of our manufactured
products piled up in our warehouses awaiting
Il market, that with the eager watchtulncss of
the great manufacturing and commercial ma
tiOns for opportunities t. crowd their surplus
products into our already Ovcrstocked mar
kcts, while they jealously exclude us from
trade with the nOn-producng nations by rea-
son of their control of the merchant fleets
that bear the WORRIES commerce, our present
protective tariff remains of vital Importance
To the welfare and prosperity of the whole
pcopl employc and employer in equal :
gree, and the restoration of our once proud
supremacy on the high seas. Carrying Ameri-
can goods in AmcrCan-built ships to all the
markets of the world is an immediate neces-
sty.
Rcsolrcd, That the secretary of state be in
structed to prepare and forward copies of
these resolutions to our senators and repre-
sentatVeS in Congress, and they are respect
fully requested to Use their best efforts to pro-
mote the interests herein specified.
SLAUGHTER OF THE LICENSE BILL.
In the House, shortly after midnight,
the Currier license bill was called up from
table by Mr.. Bedard of st. Adams.
Mr.. Butterfield of Grafton opposed the
bill on its merits. He had also a political
reason. The republican party put itself
squarely on a prohibition platform and
should stand by their promises. No voice
was raised i'll favor of tie bill, and the
yeas and nays being demanded the bill
was defeated bya vote of l5S to IS.
DOUBLE TAXATION RETAINED.
The House after lively discussion
killed the Senate bill to exempt from taxa
ton debts due on promssory notes Sc
| cured by mortgage of real estate, not pay.
/ ing more than per cent. 1t was farm
owner vs.. money owner and the yeas and
nays being called for stood yeas SO nays
l53. So the bill was lost.
PARTING COMPLIMENTS.
In the Senate the following resolution
was introduced by Senator Judson ant
adopted by rising vote
Whereas, In the opinion of this body, tn,
| continuous kindness as fellow-man, and, the
| impartial fairness as Il presiding officer OF thS
| Hon. Levi Is. Fuller lieutenant governor auo
| cX-oilicio president of the Senate, deserve,
formal Acknowledged emit therefore,
ReSOlrCd, That the thanks OF the Senate b,
! hereby rendered to him and that with oui
/ thanks he receives our assurance that umOnl
/ the most pleasant memories OF the session W.
shall cherish that of our president.
The lieutenant governor responded as
follows:
Senators-The record Of this Senate, OF
the Legislature of lSS6, is nearly written
and is about to be submitted to the PEG
pie for criticism, trial and final judgment
Time, that great leveler of all things will
soon pass upon your deeds, whether il
| bear willing testimony to your careful
attention, constant watchfulness anC
earnest endeavOr to do that which ha
seemed to you right and in the Interests
of the public AT large to the enactment o
good law. 1t has been pleasure to pre-
side over your deliberations, to watch tn,
development OF your measures and t,
listen to you III debate. | hav,
given with feelings of satisfaction
that earnest attention. which was you
right, and with pleasure because of thu
singleness of purpose that has character
lzed your speech. | do not recall wore
spoken in temper or Il thought suggested
in malice. You have been hghminded
dignitied1n all things as became your higl
Office, sustaining well the traditions of thi
honorable body, | am deeply sensible o
your respect for the chair; for your eve
willing assistance, patience, forbearanc'
and uniform courtesy. That anxiety borI
of ineXperlence you have assisted in re
moving, and made pleasant and les
anxious my position. For all this anC
much more, and | speak from my hear
swelling up with gratitude, desire to re
turn my most sincere thanks, and not tt
you only, but to all, chaplain, secretaries
doorkeepers, messenger and reporter. NJ,
thanks are also due TO all within thiS
capital, for uniform courtesy and kindness
/, And now us we are to separate, may
heavens blessing rest upon you, granting
SAFE return 10 your various MONIES,
hearty welcome greeting you at tn
hearthstone, and joyful Thanksgiving
to you all.
Resolutions of thanks to President pre-
tempore Bates, Secretary Brownell, Chap
lam Frost, the assistant secretary, report
er, door keepers and messengers were AIS
passed.
: A large number of bills were killed ant
a number passed, and the Senate having
, completed its business Senators Bate
: and Wells were appointed committee t
inform the governor of the fact. The GOV
: ernor having responded that he had n
: further communication to make, the Sen
ate at 3 a. m, on motion of Senator Wells
took a recess until $40 and at that hou
adjourned sine ale.
The House passed resolutions of thank
to Clerk Stickney, the assistant clerks, re
t porters, doorkeepers and messengers ant
+ Messrs. Abel and Wall were sent to il
form the governor that the House ha
e concluded its business and was ready {
: adjourn. The governor made the eX
pected reply that he had nothing furthe
t TO communicate, and the House adjourn
= ed sine die.