Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-05
THE LEGISLATURE.


The exercises attendant upon the open
ing Of the Legislative Session of 1894,
were marked with greater brilliancy
than is usual. Wednesday evening re-
ception was rendered by Gov. Fuller, at
tended by his wife and staff, to Gov.-
elect Woodbury. and wife. A very large
proportion of the prominent people of
the State were, also, in attendance, and
most of these were accompanied by their
wives. The State House was pleasant
scene The guests were received in the
Executive Chambers, and the other por-
tions of the Capitol were utilized-the
whole one blaze of light and tasteful
decorations. The committee of recep-
tion was composed of Gov. and Mrs.
Fuller, Lieut. Gov. and Mrs. Stranahan,
Gov.-elect and Mrs. Woodbury., and
Lieut.. Gov.- elect Mansur, Capt. II. L.
Tutherly acted as head usher, with
Adj. Gen. T. S. Peck, Q. M. Gen. w.
II. Gilmore, Judge Advocate Gen. AL
fred and Coils. Gates, Pollard, Jewett
and Goulding as assistants.
OF the ex-governors we note: Bars
tow, Dillingham; and Pingree.
One of the pleasant incidents was the
presentation to Gov. Fuller by Col. E.
L. Bates, in behalf of the staff, of an al
bum containing their photographs.
In the House, W. W. Stickney was re-
elected Speaker, and on motion of Mr..
Bowles of Woodford, the election was
made unanimous. The Rev. A. o. Spoor
was elected Chaplain, and John II. Mer-
rifield, Clerk.
In the Senate, Frank Kenfeld was
elected secretary, and the Rev. E. NJ.
Oh 1n,, IL
Plumley was unanimously elected Presi-
dent pro tempore.
The valedictory message of Gov. Full
Ter contains many suggestions that are
of value to the Legislature. Speaking
laws, it is likely that this State docu-
tee on Laws, and the revision of the
statutes. One thing we note: the spec
ial charters, no two alike, of the villages
ecutive suggests that general act be
passed defining the powers and privi-
leges of these corporations.
Gov. Woodbury's inaugural is the
calm, logical message one would expect
who is acquainted with the man. 1t is a
business document. He has visited all
VI JllO CjdJO ncto ONGIhdulGu
the commissions so as to ascertain the
value of their work, and in each case,
whether it be the Board of Agriculture,
the Railroad Commissioners, or State
Board of Health, he tells the people
what he thinks of each. The Soldiers
Home at Bennington has this mention:
This institution is monument to
the patriotic generosity of the people of
Narp1nnt 1871 fn l,n
time the people of this State have never
been found wanting IN generosity to
those who risked their lives in defense
of the Union and for the honor of Yer
mont. This institution is in fact a
"home" for veterans who are without
homes elsewhere. The expenditures
are necessarily quite large, but are not
extravagant, and are closely scrutinized
by the competent and faithful president
and other members of the board of trus-
tees, who serve without compensation.
For detailed account of this institution
and its future requirements, refer you
to the report of the trustees, which will
soon be placed before you"
Both the retiring and in coming exec
utive compliment the National Guard.
Gov. Woodbury. speaks of the dissatis-
faction about the Australian ballot law,
and counsels amendment if the critic
isms are found to be just. We have al
ways thought that this Botany Bay I'M
portation was unnecessary IN Vermont,
but as our Democratic brethren were SO
anxious to have it enacted, we, with
many others, acquiesced. 1t does no
hurt and may satisfy the few Democrats
and Mugwumps left in the State-a sort
of panacea, don't you see, for the evil
~ times the late elections foreshadow.
Gov. Woodbury's staff was announced
yesterday afternoon, and is made up as
follows:
James N. Jenne of st. Albans, surgeon
general, with rank brigadier general.
Heman W. Allen of Burlington, inspec-
tor of rifle practice, with rank of col
onel.
Aides-de-camp, with rank of colonel:
Silas W. Cummings of st. Albans, Geo.
". Doty of Morrisville, Robert j. Coffey
of BenningtOd, Edmund r. Morse of
Proctor, Fred. L. Eaton of Montpelier,
Henry ". Hall Of Burlington, Harry p,
Chamberlin of Fairlee.
Special aides-de-camp, with rank of
colonel: John j. Warden of Boston, AL
bert B. Chandler of New York City.
DEMOCRATIC HISTORY.
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