The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-12

on like occasions to this We come together |
here, each of us, representing a particular To-
cal constituency; yet, trust, we shall not for
get that in much broader and more impor-
tant sense, and as our oath of Office clearly inn
plies, we are also the representatives OF that |
greater conference.-the people OF the whole |
State-to whom we must render an account of |
our stewardship when our labors here are end |
ed. / have always felt, and still do feel that |
the great danger, in matters of legislation, is in
attempting to accomplish too much, and in the |
endeavor to effectuate the repeal or amend |
ment of existing laws before their efficacy has |
been fairly tested. The member of legisla- |
tive body who aims to introduce the largest |
number of bills during its session may not be |
as faithful as profitable public servant as
he who introduces none. Aside from meas
ures that are dstinctively of private charac-
ter, there is no merit in introducing bill, en-
| bodying new and constructive legislation or in
amendment of an existing statute, unless rea-
sonably satisfied that its enactment into law
will result in the greatest good to the greatest
! number. Doubtful and inexpedient legisla-
| ton is expensive to the State without accom-
plishing any good purpose whatsoever; in this.
| it proongs the session, if productive of ill-ad-
vised and hasty action, consumes the valuable
| time Of committees, and of the House, that
ought to be devoted to more careful consid-
GRAFTON of other and more important measures,
| and furnishes vast amount OF material for
future litigation in the courts. With these
few remarks, and with the hope that the ses-
|
may be consistent with faithful performance
Of duty, and profitable to our beloved State;
again thanking you, / now invite your atten-
ton to the further business of the session.
For Clerk of the House Mr.. Terrll of
Morristown nominated 7. G. Cheney of
Worthwhile. Seconded by Mr.. Emery OF
Chelsea, and Mr.. Cheney was elected by a
viUd Uoce vote. Mr.. Terrill Of Morristown
and Mr.. Dickey OF Bradford were appointed
to notify Mr.. Cheney Of his election and
present him at the bar OF the House to re-
ceive the oath of office.
Resoutions.-By Mr.. Davis of Mendon
that rules OF last session be rules OF present
session until others are adopted. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Ballard OF Georgia, that the clerk
inform the Senate that the House Is organ
lied and ready for business. BY Mr.. But
terrified of Derby, that the governor be in
formed by committee that the House is or.
ganized. Adopted.
BY Mr.. johnson OF Hardwck, that the
House proceed to election of chaplain.
Adopted.
Joint revolutionary Mr.. Abel of West
Haven, that joint rules OF last session be
Joint rules of present session until others are
adopted. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Smith of Brandon, that the two
houses meet in joint assembly on Thursday,
, | Oct. 9th, at II A. M, to receive the message
of the retiring governor. Adopted.
, Revolutionary Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh
that each member and officer of the House
, be provided with two daily and one weekly
newspapers during the session.
} For chaplain of the House Mr. Ranny Of
Newport nominated Rev. j. X. Fuller of
Barton Landing. Seconded by Mr.. Ballard
OF Georgia and Mr.. Tillotson of Bakersfield
, and Mr.. Fuller was elected by UiUd voce
} vote.
The chair appointed Edwin A. Mutt of
Montpelier aud Luther B. johnson of Ran
dolph as official reporters of the House.
Mr.. Butterfeld of Derby and Mr.. Luce of
Stowe were appointed by the chair to wait
upon the Governor and inform him of the
. organization of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Wall of Randolph the
House adjourned.
HoUsE-AFTERNOoN.
Drawing seats for the session first occu-
pied the time of the House. On motion of
. Mr.. Walker Of Fair Haven, seconded by Mr..
Hale of Lunenburgh, "Father" Abel of
. West Haven was given first choice.
Joint Revolutionary Mr.. Williams OF
Bloomfield. Provides for the appointment
of committee consisting OF one Senator
and three Representatives from each cOun-
ty to receive and examine votes for county
officers and justices of the peace. Adopted
:, on the part Of the House.
a The speaker announced that the clerk
had appointed as his assistants, Fred l..
I Hamilton Of Salisbury and Edmund @ Now
or of Burlington.
Inc Cnalr appointed a5 COmmltCee on
Joint rules Messrs Abel OF West Haven,
3 johnson Of Hardwick and Upper Of Bethel.
3 Adopted in COMMUNICATIONS resolution
relating to joint assemblyto hear governor
message.
, The chair appointed as committee on the
+; part of the House to canvass votes for State
; officers:
Addison Countrywide of Salisbury
White of Panton, Dunton OF Whiting.
a Bennington County.-Parsons Of Sunder.
lands, Faulkner OF Readsboro, Bugbee OF
= Winhall
/; Caledonia County.-Leslie OF Wheelock
l Ball of Newark, Phillips of Sheffield
!, Chittenden County.-Foote of Charlotte,
McGeary of Burlington.-Terrill Of st.
-; George.
Essex County, Williams of Bloomfield
McDade Of Maidstone, Smith OF Brunswick
Franklin County.-Gates OF franklin
Sheridan of Highgate, Smith Of Fletcher.
!, Grand Isle County Marvin of Albany
&. Gordon Of Grand Isle, Lsnden Of South
> Hero.
> Lamoille County. - Shattuck of Eden
Luce Of Stowe, Thomas of Belvidere.
8 Orange County. - Brown OF Westfeld
q Thrasher Of Coventry, Gilfllan Of Brown
. ington.
;. Rutland County, Cotton OF Shelburne
Horton Of Sudbury, Durkee of Pittsfeld.
o Washington County.-Kingsbury OF War
rem, Hathaway Of Calais, Kidder of Plain
field.
Windham County .-Wellman OF Brook
. line, Tibbetts OF Wardsboro, Eddy Of STRAIT
J. ton.
. Windsor County. White of Andover
. Whitcomb Of Cavendish, Hammond Of Bal
: timore.
D On motion OF Mr.. Hale Of. Lunenburgh adj
journed.