The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-10-12
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ~, 1892.
Legislature of Vermont.
wednesday, October 5. 1892.
sENATE-MoRNIN


The roll was called and the Oatn admlnls-
tered by Secretary Powers.
On motion of Senator Foster, the senate
proceeded to elect its officers. For secre-
tarv Senator Burnell nominated q. Nj.
Powers of Morrisvile, and he was elected
by reclamation.
For assistant secretary, c. S. Dana of New
Haven, S. M. Flint of Burlington, G. M.
Russell Of Wilmington B: @. Day OF Crafts
bury, and Guy Wilson OF Bethel were NOM
mated. On the fifth ballot Mr. Russell with
drew and Mr.. Day was elected, receiving IL
votes.
Rev. e. j. Ranslow of Swanton was
elected chaplain by reclamation.
Senator Hall of Franklin was nominated
for president pro tempore and elected by
reclamation.
Senator Foster moved that committee
of one from each county be named by the
chair to nominate standing committees.
Senators Foster and Watson were ap-
pointed committee to wait on the COVER
nor They reported that the governor had
no communication to make
A resolution offered by Senator Proctor
was adopted that the rules OF 1880 be
the rules of the senate until others were
adopted.
A resolution offered by Senator Hall was
adopted directing the secretary to furnish
the members at the expense OF the state
one weekly and two daily papers.
On motion of Senator Dubois, the senate
adjourned.
The house was called to order by Secre-
tary of State Brownell at ten o'clock
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. L. II. Elliot, member from Water
bury.
The roll-call showed that the members
were nearly all present.
The attention OF the house being directed
to the election of speaker, Mr.. Arnold OF
Bethel nominated w. w. Suckney OF Lud-
low. Mr. Cannon of West Rutland nomi-
mated T. j. Boynton Of Montpelier. The
nomination of Mr.. Stickney was seconded
by Messrs. Darling, Martin, Colburn, Glenn
ent and others. Mr. Bliss of Bradford sec
onded the nomination of Mr.. Boynton.
Messrs. Arnold, Cannon and Colburn were
appointed tellers. The result of the ballot
was as follows: w. w. Stickney, 1856; I.
j. Boynton Sand Mr. Stickney was de-
clared elected, 11S being necessary to a
choice.
On motion of Mr.. Boynton, the election
was made unanimous.
Messrs. Boynton and Martin were ap.
painted committee to wait on MIR. Stick
ney and notify him of his election. Mr..
Stickney having taken the oath assumed
the chair and spoke as follows
Gentlemen of the House Of Representatives:
] find it in my heart to thank you all for the
great honor conferred on me with such sub
stantial unanimity. 1t is all the more graft
flying to know that it is not alone the high
est office in your gift that you tender, but
also that you bestow with 1t something OF
kindly regard, Wnen L recall inc long llSJ
OF illustrious men who have presided in
this place, it is with diffidence and distrust
of my own ability that | assume the duties
of the chair. But l also remember that
can rely upon the uniform courtesy ana
forbearance always extended by the house
to the errors of Judgment and otherwise of
its presiding officers. will accept the Office
and endeavor to discharge its duties as well
as ] can. 1t becomes us as coordinate
branch of the legislature to dispose of the
hnai Of
caudor and consideration but with prompt
ness and dispatch, bearing in mind the
oath prescribed by our constitution
that each is to act "as faithful, hon
est representative and guardian of the
people," We are not here to legislate
for the few, but to achieve, if possible, the
end of all law-making-the securing the
greatest good to the greatest number With
this in view let us give our best effort to the
work of the session relying upon Him who
sways the tide Of thought and holds the
issue in his hand of all that human toll hath
wrought and all that human skill hath
planned"
For clerk Mr.. Martin presented the name
of John H. Merrifield of Newfane. Mr..
Boynton presented the name of Charles +.
Squires of New Haven. Mr.. Enright of
Windsor seconded the nomination of Mr..
Merrifed. Mr.. Read of Rockingham and
Mr.. Davis of Danville were appointed tell
ers. The result of the vote was as follows:
John H. Merrifeld, 1888; Charles f. Squires,
41-and Mr.. Merrifeld was declared cleo
ted, 113 being necessary for choice. The
oath was administered to Mr.. Merriheld,
after which he assumed the Office OF clerk.
The oath was administered to the mem
bers of the house by the clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Weston of Newfane,
the joint rules Of the last session were
adopted as the joint rules of the present
session until others were adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Enright of Windsor, the
rules of the last were adopted as the rules
M until OthaTa
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Brown of Richford, the
house proceeded to the election of chap.
lain Mr. Booth of Mortified presented the
name of Rev W. 8. Hazen, DID,, of North
field. Mr.. Stafford of st. Johnsbury, on be-
half of Bethany church OF Montpelier, pre-
scented the name of Rev. G. w. Gallagher.
Mr.. Rowland of Barre presented the name
Of Rev. p. G. Abbey OF Barre. The nomina-
tions were unanimously seconded. The
ballot resulted as follows: Whole number
OF votes, 227; necessary to choice, ia; Mr..
Hazen had SO, Mr.. Gallagher had Ga, Mr..
Abbey had $780, and Mr.. Abbey was declared
elected.
ResolutiOns.--By Mr.. Colburn of Man
chester that one daily paper be furnished
the members and officers during the session
and Darling spoke in favor of the resolution,
and Mr.. Clement opposed it, The motion
was carried. Adjourned.
sENATE--AFTERNooN.
The senate was called to order by Lieu
tenant-Governor Fletcher, who presented a
list OF senators to canvass the votes for state
officers, follows: Senators Clark, San
ford, Nichols, Brownell, Turner, Hall, Hath
away, Burnell, Watson, Dawson, Mead
Boyce, Haskins and Vail,
The chair also appointed the following
senators to canvass the votes for county and
probate officers and justices of the peace;
Senators Abel, Orvis, Lincoln, Gleason,
Turner Beeman, Hathaway, Burnell, Du-
Bots, Grout, Pitkin, Brock, Bell and Ans.
den.
The chair announced as committee to
nominate the standing committees of the
senate the following senators: Abel, Orvis,
Nichols, Foster, Turner, Merrill, Hatha-
way, Burnell, Dubois, Grout, Proctor
Brock, Bell and Mather.
The appointments were all confirmed by
the senate.
Senator Haskins introduced resolution
which was carried, providing that the joint
assembly rules of 1880 be the rules for this
session until others were adopted.
On motion OF Senator Amsden, at 2: &c