Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-06

MONTPELIER, Oct. 4.-The State capit
has been to-day the Mecca for politicians
from all parts of Vermont, and tonight
the corridors of the Pavilion, the natural
headquarters, aro crowded with members
of the Legislature, candidates for the vari-
ouf Offices and many who have come to see
the fun. Governor Page, Lieut.. Governor
Fletcher, Governor elect Fuller, and
Lieut.. Governor elect Stranahan, ar
rived during the day. Lieut.. Govern
or Fletcher VIII call the Senate to
order tomorrow morning and Secretary Of
State Brownell will perform like service
in the House. Ex-Clerk W. w. Stiokney
of Ludlow will be elected speaker on the frst
ballot, j. X. Darling, who has besn return
ed from Chelsea having withdrawn from
the contest. There seems to be no oppo-
sitien TO the election of j. II. Merriiield OF
Newfane us clerk, with f. A. Howlond of
Montpelier and II. L. Powell of Burlington
rs assistants j. II. Minms Of ST. Adams
end f. ID. White of Rutland will be the
House reporters. The contest for chaplain
lies between Rev. q. ~. Gallagher Of
Montpelier and Rev. ". S. Haaen of North
field, the latter apparently in the lead.
In the Senate b. j. Foster OF burlington
is not candidate for president pro tenn,
and Col A. \. Hall OF st. Albans seems to
have q clear field. &. NJ. Powers of Nor
risville will be reelected secretary and Rev.
T.. J. Ranslow Of SwantOn has lua jority
Of the votes pledged for chaplain. c. G.
Fletcher of st. Johnsbury viii be the re-
porter, For the office of assistant secretary
warm contest is going on between {. S.
Dana OF New Haven, who was assistant
secretary last session, s. NJ. Flint of Bur
lington, c. NJ Russell Of Wilmington, s. c.
Day OF Craftsbury and Guy Wilson OF
Bethel There will probably be no choice
ON the first ballot. Senator Foster Of Bur
lington is mentioned as chairman OF the
judiciary COMMITTEES.
The senator's will gather at o'clock to
morrow morning to select their seats and
the members OF the House will draw seat0
by lot after the organization is completed.
Both branches convene at 10 o CLOCK
The State press is represented by b. l..
Taylor for the Montpelier Waterman and
St. Albans Messenger c. c. Fletcher for
the st. Johnsbury Republican; r. \. Per
kirs Tor the Rutland Herald, ana ". b.
Gates for the Burlington FREE PRESS.
Gov. Fuller will be quartered at the Pa
vilion during the session.
Charles d. Watson OF st. Adams is men
toned for the place he filed so well at the
last session-that Of clerk of the committee
on revision OF bills
Gov. Fuller has appointed Col. J. II.
Gou!ding of Rutland secretary of civil and
military affairs, and ". L. Gates Of Bur
lington executive clerk.
Gov. Pago's pubic reception to Gov
elect Fuller will be held at the executive
chamber Wednesday evening. The invita-
tons have been issued and the reception vii
be purely informpi.
Ex-Gov. Pinsroe and several mombe-5 of
the last Legislature are in town for the ex-
urcises OF tomorrow.
The democratic representatives held a Sc
cret caucus this evening in the Supreme
Court room at the state House, II. NJ. Mil
ler of Nost Fairlee presiding. Il was voted
to support 7. j. Boyton 0. Montpelier 70;
speaser and {, /. S9u!crs Of New Haver
tor clerk.