Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-13
Bills I1troduC ed.

Rockingham, Stafford OF st, Johnsbury and
Graham Of Crattsbury.
DnIs Introduced.
II. i, by Mr.. Rustsds OF Shrewsbury,
amending section 26S r. L. CProvides that
school distrlct} may be altered by seectmen
oil towns instead OF action by town meeting
as row providedl Proposed alteration to
be recommended by town superinteudents;
committee on education.
II. IS by Mr.. Gauala of Franklin.
Provides for erection of jail, etc, in Frank
lin county,: select COMMITTEES OF the msm-
bers of that county.
II. 10, by Air. Darling of Chelsea reat--
ing to the management OF public libraries.
Provides for trustees of town libraries by
election at town meetngE committee on
education.
H. 90, by Mr.. Boynton Of Montpelier, in
cooperating the Vermont Teleghone and
Telegraph company. a. c. Brown and
Others OF Montpelier committee on COR
| porations.
Mr.. Ford of Barnet presented a remon-
strauce against George B, Davis, sitting
member from Danville, holding his seat.
Adjourned.
The rresentation to Col. Powell.
The following letter relating to the pre-.
sentation to e--Audito7 Powell explain, it
self;
MONTPELIER, Vt, Oct II, 1892
! Hon. {. $. Page, Hgde Parh, VI
My Dear GOVERNOR y esterLay after.
noon, as you will not be surprised to learn,
Gen. Peck invited me into his Office TO
"meet some geutomou. Mr.. Browael
at once, in a very neat speech, presented ne
with gold and enamel sixth corps badge ot
most exquisite Workmanship and design,
upon the reverse side Of which was inscrIb-
ed; "Co. +, Henry Powell, 10th VT. iut'y.
! lst Brig. 81 Div. 6th \. c., and 10Th Rest.
/ L. ). G. ]. IA B-g 81 Div. 2jth \. C.
/ From Gov. Page and his brother officers o:
| 1899 Had | been able At the time to ilnd
worIs suitable for reply, which, in my
/ utter surprise | was not, il would still be
my duty, as it Id my privilege, TO make -
/ Encouragement TO you, personally and to my
associates not present, Of the extreme kind
ness and courtesy shown ms, not alone iu
that graceful act. but in ell cur intercourse
/ in every relation from first to last. From
/ the peculiar circumstances of the couveu-
/ tion of 1890, you will remember that | was
called by yourself and others, ~ brand
suatched from the burning and the only
distinction | claim under your particularly
creditGble administration, is that there was
no other charred stick in the collection.
| With feelings Of the warmest friendship for
yourself and all my associates while in Of
fee and a keen apprecat on OF tae feeling
that prompted the gift Of this beautiful
token, | am sincerely yours,
f. HENHY POWELL.
To be Worlds Fair Commissioner.
Andrew j, Sibey OF Montpelier has been
nominated by Gov. Fuller as an alternate
on tho worlds fair commission from Yer
mont in place Of Hiram Atkin,, deceased.
The president OF tLe United States makes
the appointment usually selecting the nan
nominated by the governor.
Legislative Note.
Senator Morrill, and bis son 1oiles S.
Morrill, calue up from Strah.rJ Monday
afternoon 70 Spand a lew days a. the clpi.
tel. They were at the state house during
tue morning session. The venerable seultos
seems M good health.
Representative O,m-tsad OF Newbury,
who has n place on the loat speclai com r.
mittee on temperance, Is the only democrsb