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Wl Iff Jr r il ix LXII, INEAV SEKIKK VOL. XXXJV. Bl ISLINGTON, VT., FRIDAY, JNOVMMBKK 30, NUMBER 23 MB If. 'II V HMi LEGISLATURE'S CLOSE. EX-GOVERNOR REDFIELD PROCTOR FOR A CABINET POSITION. Itoolutlom rinsed ly tlio limine Favoring 1J In , i ml n t iiih il 1 1 il 1 1 u r of im At teiu jit l ltnpenl tln (Inmil Islo Hrlilge 1111. MoN'Ti'icMKii, Nov. 2". The last day of the session was not markari by the usual rush of business. Tho important bills had nil been disposed of and tho matters in hand were nil easily cleared up. A nota ble feature of the day was the consiriera tlon of the subject of cx-Govoruor Proc tor's possible appointment to a cabinet position, which created a considerable de gree of enthusiasm. Mr. Prouty of New port, introduced the following joint reso lution presenting the claims of Vermont to a place in the cabinet of President-elect Hnrrlson. Whereas, it is now almost lt)0 years since Yeimoul was admitted into the Union, and whereas also during this time she has been honored but once and then only for i' few month by a fent among the const! ti'fwml advlers of the president o the t idled States, Theiefore, be it resolved by the Senate nnd House ot Representatives I hat it is the iimuimioiiH sen.-eof these bodies, with out distinction ot party, that President elect Harrison could do no v,ier or better thing than to remember Vetmont when he lorms his cabinet, and in view ot the high character and wound .sense of eX-Governor Rcrilleld Proctor, we would most cordially lecoininend him to the conlldeuce o( the president-elect and hereby request our delegation in Congress to ubo their in lluenie to sclui'u tor him a cabinet ap pointment. Resolved, That the secretary of state send to e..chot our senators and npreseti t'ltires in Congiess and the president elect a copy ot tnese resolutions. la support ol this lesulutlou Mr. Prouty said it was oll'eie t at tl.is time bectuee Ci3V. Proctor was not invent and was en tirely without his knowledge. If Veimout was remenib.rid m this vtuy It should he remembered in the person of the most dis tinguished member of this general as sembly, Reolblri Proctor. GliAN'D isi.i. iikiiidi:. The committee on agriculture having reported a bill to repeal the Grand Isle bridge bill passed at this session, the speak er was culled upon for a rullug thereon and g ivi. an opiuion that under the rule this matter could not again be acted upon l at tin- session, having Leeu llnnlly passed l upoij. He thought it could be done under a tw thhds votestispetidiugthe rule. This I he House ny a vote dec d-d nut to do, and the mer.smewas held to be out of ordf r, in view i i t he fact that the rule had not been b.l. '"ltd V':. WOODWOIiTll'S ALLOWANCE. An ed Jit was mailo to h iva Mr. Wood wcnii, the member from Underbill, made good tor his disbursements In the pro cc l.'.s todefeud the coutestfor li s seat. lHu lU'iise wasnoi in the humor to do any thing 'he kind and speedily vottd the rct.iu n il down. One hour later, the n per i! the House having abated, the r i ii.' i n was reusioitated, ami the ( e- wii again being put, they as readily ntel i.e other way and allowed Mr. M uuf'u.nlh the sum asked, BO I STV OS FOXES. Ft ly in the session the general commit tee ere given a bill to repeal the bounty on fc,S"s ; after wrestling with the net all tif session, the committee reported a sub stuve bill, including bounties on otbur a dimtls and making the fox bounty 10 '.ai e Uian it ahm made by the lau f vtI ich was sought to be tepi-aled. X'i 'nil Lame up lor d suus'-lon this utter Mid a spicy debate ensued, resulting . pii-siug tue bill by a good majority. Bo t e i I 1 ounty is increased trom .".0 cents i nits .er skin lo cents going to the i v., crk as his share of the spoils. i lit: bl'IIooi. iiii.i.. The Senate sent ma metsaue that they would not recede from their amendment lu lei'tticu to the olhce of superintendent of education, A eummittef of conlerence w h apt'oiiited pursuant to tho rniuest fif tht senate : on the part of the House it vhh An -.srn Prouty, Hoyden and Holton y ' on the part of the .Seuate, Senators i 1 e, Perkins and Fioke. The com n i tee fot tojether and the result of their c nfrreiiee vwis practically a repot i that the stioennteu.lent ot education shall be elected b the Jecislature. W hen this b came known, and before, a lot of but t in-nuiinc eu.-iued by would-be candidates uid their lrltuds. INsl KANCK COM.Mlsl(l.i:l!S. The commiltce on court and State ex po ses reported a bill providing thatthebe ( iMcern shall receive a salary of $J.')U each per iiiinti si, in lieu of all other lees. The .Irene ie tor Insurance agents is reduced bj this bill from i-W to .$.1. HAl!l)i:i) WIliK l'KN'CEP. Last night a bill that had passed the Senate came to the House and on motion ol Mr Phelps ot Westminster, it was re ferred lo the committee ou highways aud bridges. It was in relation to barbed wire tenets, and as its nrtdeeessors had nil been killed by the committee on agrl c lib uie, the effort was made successfully to have annother committee handle the subject. It was favorably reported, but after a tilt between Messrs. Phelps and Vhlld, the Huuho killed the bIH, U being Jhe sixth ot its kind that had been thus disposed of. SENATE WOCKEIHNOS. Hills parsed H. 230 and -120, relating to tho trafllc In Intoxicating liquor; H. 'S, relatlug to loan aud Investmentcouipanles; S 150, relating to homesteads ; S, re atlng to salaries of Judges of probate ; S 152, relating to probate records and bl inks. Special order II. V17, relating to repairs il highways mid bridges was taken up ni d favored by Senators Parker, Johnson ;ui l opposid hv Senators Mattlson, Ki-k of V-and Isle, Huttortield, himonds, Ham ni nd and Perkins. A third reading was re'uutd Yeas 12, nnya 1". The yeas and nays were demanded by Senntor Parker and were as folio wm : es Souiitors Hutes, Hell, Hrlggs, C'na.ubetlln, Flsk i.f Lmiiollle, Glddlngs, J igbee, .TohnsoD, Jones, Mansur, Parker, Smith- l!i Tays Senators Adams, Hunker, Hut tfrlleld. Cramton, Flsx of Grand Isle, Frary, Hammond. Holmes, King Malti sou, Peako. Perkins, Hiplev, Slearus, S'ranuhaii, Taft aud Teriill 17. II 141, relu lng to public instruction, was returned from the Hoiue with pro posals of amendment disagreed to. A committee of conference consisting of Senators Hunker, Klsk of Lamoille nnd Perkins wns appointed. A Joint resolution From the House re lating to the pay of certain employes was adopted. Heports ot Committees General In fa vor of S. Wand S. 00, relating to burial grounds, pasted ; same, to authorize the village of Rutland to borrow money to light Its streets, passed. Head aud Helerred H. .'16, relating to protection of fish In Lake Clmmplaln : II. Kid, to regulate sale of commercial ferti lizers ; 11. a51, to Incorporate the Ran dolph Savings bank: H. -157, to amend the chatter of Uurliuuton ; H. 473, to amend No. 41, acts of lbSO ; II. 48J, relating to re port of railroad comlssloncrs. In the afternoon the Senate passed the following hills : Jolut resolution in regard to pay of certain employes; S. ISO, relat ing to collection of taxes ; II. 437, to pre vent betting on elcctlous ; II. 101, relating to jallkeeper's dwelling and barn In Chit tenden comity ; H. 473, relatlug to the State board of agriculture ; II. 490, relat lug to Statu geologist ; H. 481, to incor porate the Hrattleboro Gaslight company ; II. SOS, amendiug section 3011 Revised Laws, relating to insurancb compauies; H. 70, to authorize the establishment of societies for the prevention of ctuelty to a lmals; II. 47S, to prevent the Balo of in toxicating liquors ; H. 474, providing for assessment otiiSlate tax; 11.475, making provisions for the support of government ; II. 303, relating to Ju-tlces ot trie peace, with proposals of amendment ; h. 130, to regulate the sale of commercial fertiliz ers ; H. 4i7, amending tho charter of the city ot Hurlltigton; 11. r,2, to amend Xo. 41 nets ot lSbO; II. 40-i, to amend sections 4'211 and 4212, Revised Laws ; H. 207, relating to village of Fairhaveu ; H. 40b, relatmg to the pre servation of domestic animals ; II. 400, to amend sec 3J7U, Revised Laws; H. SOI, to prevent unju't dlscrimlnntlon by railroad compauies ; II 40'.l, relating to railroad crossings ; II. 43.5, to Incorporate the vil lage of Biamloit ; proposals of amend tnent to S. 144, relating to trulllo in intoxicating liquors, agreed l ; II. 37-V. in relatiou loSundaj trains; II IS:, relating to the report-: of railroad commissioners: II. 30, relatltu to the use of set lines in Lnke Champlain ; II. 370, authorizing trustees nf Hane scaderiy to convey propel ty; H. 301, relating to high ways and bridges; H 477, to incorporate the Ka"t Oran vo Union society ; H. 204, to suppress bucket siiops and wimbling in stocks; H. 470, to iiicorporat the Y. M. C. A. of M 'dak-bury. Joint resolution Froni the Iloitfe, re lating to payment of sK to George "W. Woodworth. Seua'or .vlmsur moved to amend to nod thenavei't Thomas Reeves, the contestant, tor the same sum. Sen ator Hunker demanded the yeas and nays and the result was yea. 10, najs !', and the amendment, wp.b agreed to aud the res dutiou adop'ed. Killed H !)., to protect tne puouc anu prevent fraud in tho sale of dairy pro ducts; S. 101, to protect dairy interests ; H. 22i to make instruction in ttmpeiance in lommoii schools more effective. THE UOfbE. In the House a jolut resolution was tidopted in concurrence that the St. Regis Indian be allowed to withdraw their me morial and bo hereby requested and ad vised to relinquish all hopes ot securing i ,..,(,. ,.i,.i, , : ' il. Hi, to euaoio me town ni inesier 10 riceive certain bequests ; S. 0'.', better pro lection ot horse records ; 5. 133, providing lor the clearance of Mi.ssii-quol river from obstruction and making it navigable ; II 242, providing for tne salary of insurance commissioners ; II. Wi, relating lo check lists of voteis. S. 72, relating to proof of claims ot lusolvoncy ; K. 2.M, lelnthig t the grand IK! ; S ISO, it'Iating to hotiK't-te.ulh ; S 117, relating o railroad commissioners ; H. is;), provid ing for statistical Information letatlvu to I he rate ot pioperty taxation ; S. I"i2, in iegar.1 lo fee.-. ; S lXi, relating to tue pay ot night watchniau and clerk of sergeaui-at-auns oflice , 11.401, to protect lli-h in the waters in the vicinity of St. John---buiy; II. 31.", relating lo mileage tickets Miscellaneous The House adopted the report ot the committee ot conference on H. 1S2, "relating i the attachment of real and personal property lor purdia-e mouej of the same" aud thereby agteed to recon sider their vote refusing concurrence lo , the Senate proponls ol amendments. A uftt-ttl.tr i.u,w,,'f V 10 ti-iin flflnritprl I The committee or conference on II. 441, reported that tho Senate recede from their propo.-al of amendment to maUe the gov ernor the appoiulive power aud that tne Hou'-e concur with the other two. Mr. Prouty explained aud tue report was agreed to. Resolution By Mr. Ballard of Hurling- ton, mat tue sergeanc-ai-aruis ne empow ered lo purchase a portrait of Gen, Phil Sheridan ; adopted. On motion ot Mr. Ballard, voted that when this House adjourns, It be to meet tit 7:30 thiseenlng. Bills approved H. 30, the "Maun" com mission ; II. 01. for the protection of horse invneis; 11.180 to appropriate to the U. V. M. aud Middlebury college ; H. 323, re lating to the compensation ot county clerks; H. 418, to preserve certain prop erty of tne Veru.ont Hl-torical society; II. 317, to prevent the adulteration ot milk and the false braudln of butter and cheese ; H. 414, to prohibit discrimination m hie or endowniunt Insurance compa nies; 11. 433, to amend an act to incorpor ate tlie Standard Light and Power Manu facturing company ; II. 480, amending an act relating to the graded school district of Rutland ; II. 303. to license asylums for ibe private care and treatmeut of the in sane. FINAL ADJOURNMENT REACHED ON WEDNtSDAY MORNING. Metnrigo From tho Governor on Hoards of Iietllll!Spfircl!tis of I.lflllt. Oov. Wood, bury and .SpeHlcnr Urout Irvloun to Adjournment I'roceciltnijii of the dinning Semlon. MoxrrnLiEit, Nov. 28, The Legislature reached llnal adjournment this morning at eight o'clock, the business all having been disposed of. A reces was tukeu last night at the close of tho evening session until eight o'clock this morning when the only action t iken was to adjourn. At the evenlug session of the Senate the following business was transacted. Joint resolutions From the House, re lating to purchase of portrait of Gen. Sheridun ; adoption refused. From tne House, recommending ex Gov. Proctor to the president-elect tor a cabinet position; adopted by a unanimous rising vote. The amendments proposed to S. 161, re lating to deposit in call by suvings banks were agreed to, as well as thoso to S. ISO, to enable village of Rutland to light .Its streets. Hy Senator Slmoiids: Resolved, That the hearty thanks ot this body are due nnd hereby teudered to Lieut, -Gov, Woodbury, president of the Senate, for the very nolo nnd Impirlial manner in which no has presided over our delibera tions, with the assurance that ho will carry with him to his home our highest esteem aud best wishes ; adopted uunnt mously by a rising vote. ItEMAIlKS OF LIEUT.-OOV. WOODBURY. Following are the remarks of Lleilt, Gov. Woodbury, In acknowledging the vote of thanks of the Senato tendered to him : Senators The very complimentary reso lution which you have had re.id was some what unnecessary, as your great kindness and forbenrance toward me have, during the session, spoken louder than words. I arise to thank ou without any prepara tion, except the preparation of heart that your kindness toward me has made. I uindo no mistake when I predicted at the opening of this session that this Sen ate would compare favorably with its predecessors. 1 would emphasize what I said at that time. I say It without flat tery when I assert that tliis Senate Is com posed of as line a body of men as any Sen ate that ever congregated within this beautiful little Seiiate chamber, which we have all learned to love. 1 am sure you have brought to your work earnestness of purpose aud a desire to serve your con stituencies, that has evoked silent admin tlon. Y'our work has been characterized by independence of action oven t the ex tent in somo instances of differences of action and opinion on tho parts of senators from the name county. You have by such actlou shown yourselves possessed of that Bturdy Vermont characteristic, self reliance. I stand be fore j-ou now, gentlemen, proud that 1 have been the prcldlng ollicer of a Sen ate as this is. For ..he allusion to myself which you have made I desire to thauk you most heartily. I have formed a per sonal attachment, for each of you which will last as long as I live. There bus not been a face turned up to me in anger, or disapproval since I have been here. I have not been nqulred to call to order a slni'lj member of the Senate for word spolien. There has not been an appeal from any decision I have made, although, they have been but few, aud you have treated tnf like a prince, and I thank you i tor it. I shall always be glad to meet any one of you, and when any of you come to our beautttul Queen City on the lako do not forget to hunt me up, the latchkey mil. rjl;i b IAI illllll. Hie ill', luv jnii.ii r.cj ' string will always be out. and 1 shall be i always glad to we'eome you. i From the Iloue. reouestlnir members i of Congress to u.setholriulluence to secure passge ot law to allow tha people to name their po.-it masters ; adopted. From the House, relating hi the gift of Hillings library b dldlti.;; adopted. From the Home, directing the secretary of State to cause the printing and distri bution of 3000 copies of the school law; adapted. Resolution By Senator Bunker, ex tending thanks of the Senate tosecre tary, assistant ecretaiy, repotter, door keepers aud messengers for the elticl. nt ni'iuuer in which they have performed thaii duties during the session: adopted. By Senator Bates, extending tho lliauka of the Senate to Rev. J. H. Pierce the chaplain ; adopted. Reporls Committee of confi-tence on j ilitr rwylu'lori in regard to i xpenses of I nderhlll election cab? It, favor or paying expen-ses adopted. ot notn parties to contents , H. 4S0, providing for statistical Passed t. formation : H. 453. relatlun to beating of passengei cars, wlthr.top'jaiils of amend ment ; H.313, establishing a uniform late tor railroad tickets; II. 471, relating to des truction of noxious ai lmals ; H. 401, to protect bh.ck b.iss in Moose river ; H. 402, to pav Thomas It Kennedy the sum nam ed; If. 3SS, amending section ti,i, Revised Laws, relating to Qiialiiic itions of voters. By Senator Hates, that a committee ot two senators to Inform the governor that the Senate has completed the business ot the fcess on. Sen.tlois Bates and Johnson were appomted as such committee, and reported that 1 ne governor would make a communication to the Senate. Tho usual messages were exchanged be tween the two houses. The governoi returned lo the Senate S. 15, relating to the duties aud power of boards of health, with Ins veto thereon. To the I'rir I'U.iil ol tlie Semite: I have the honor to return to the Senate where it originated Senate bill No. 45, en titled "an act defining tlie duties and powers ot the State and local boards of health, of health olllcers aud others," without the executive approval. The bill comes to me at a late hour in the session aud 1 have time to state only one or two of the many reasons tor my ac tlou. The provisions of the bill are so matiy, bo rcmarkuble lu character, and so bur densome in operation, that they should not oe adopted without the careful con slderatlon of both brauches ot the Legis lature, and I am Informed that In the jiuusu ui jvciJicaciiiukivcra iud uiu was read by Its title only. Another objection lies in the fact that bv the provisions of section three all ot tlie regulations which may he proniul- ; gated by said board are declared to be legal enactments. I am of the opiuion that tho Legislature 1 has not the authority to delegate such l powers ; and If such authority existed, 1 am of the opinion that it should not be ex ercised, William P. Dillingham, Governor. The Senate refused to pass the bill over the veto ; yeas 0, nays 2 t, The governor Informed tho Senate that he had no other communication to make. At 8 o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, No vember 28, Lieut. -Gov. Woodbury de clared the Senate adjourned without date. the liotsE KVKxiNo. Bills Passed H. 04, for the burial o' honorably discharged soldiers and sailors ; H. 402, to pay Thomas B. Kennedy; S. 151. relating to deposits on call by savings banks and trust companies, with proposals of amendments; S, 150, to better provide for lighting tho streets lu Rutland village; S. 15. relating to the enlargementof burial grounds ;S. 00, relating to burl d grounds, Mr. Boydeu of Randolph vas called to the speaker's chair, whereupon Mr. Fur man ot Swantou, offered a resolution, couched in courteous aud appropriate language, thanking Speaker Grout lor his uniform fairness aud lnpartlallty lu the discharge ot the arduous duties ot his of fice, and it was ULaulmously adopted by a rising vote. CLOSIKG ItEMAIlKS Ol' Sl'EAEI'.I! IIUOUT. After the resolution of thanks moved by Mr. Furman had been adopted, the speaker resumed the chair and said : Gentlemen, 1 understand that In my nb sence the House took a certain action which very much flatters me and for which 1 feel vory grateful to you. As the session closes wo are reminded that our doings lu connection with It are re corded anil await the Judgment of tho people. History alone can determine the valuable, so let us cheerfully consign to It ami time's correcting agencies our work, expecting the future will not be fully satislled, nor the past entirely complete wHbout the acts and resolves of lbW. Tim davs of the so'slon have glided plensnntly by, while many esteemed friendships and acquaintances have been established, never I trust, to be disturbed or lorgottijii, I have with pleasure discharged thedutiesof your requirements to preside over the iMIbern Hons ot tho House aud sincerely hope, tint In this behalf our realizations are mutual. Yoiircourtesy aud patience have sustained and encouraged in the performance of this woik, rendering pleasaut what, might otherwise have been unpleasant; for which, and the ever present, kindness you have shown, accept til" warmest thanks of a grateful heart. Wishing you a safe return to your homes, and a thankful up preclatlon ot the festivities awaiting you In those endeared spots, I will bid you an aircctlonnto adieu. Hills Approved H. 230, relating to In toxicating liquors; II. 250 elections of moderator at town meetings; II. 257, en larging tho powers of Inspector of lluauce ; H. 318, to Incorporate the Brandon invest ment company ; H. 420, relating to Hit x lcating liquors; H. 474, providing for the assessment of taxes: H. :, relating to insurance companies; 11.317, relating to turnpikes ; H. 153. relating to the protec tion of ll'li ; II. 304, prohibiting market day ; H. 312, to pay W, W. Warren; H. 441. school bill. Kllled-Il. 24, pauper bill. Mr. Hoy den's amendment was voted down and p.-iHS'ige refused. Hills Approved H 230. relating to in toxicating liquors; II. 2.10, elections of moderator at town meetings ; 11. 257, en larging the powers of in ptctor of Huancc ; H. 318, to Incorporate theBraudon Invest ment company ; H. 420, relating to Intoxi cating liquors; II. 474, assessment of taxes ; H. 3'Jb, insurance companies ; H. 347, turnpikes ; H. 133. protection ot ilsh ; H. 354. prohibiting market day ; H. 312, to pav W. W. Warren ; H. 411, school bill. Hills Passed S. 43, detlutng duties and powers ot State board of health and otn ers ; H. 33s, lu relation to legal residence ot votes. The House adopted a resolution request ing Vermont deleg itlou In Congre-s to endeavor to procure the passage ot a bill providing lor the election of pustmasters by the people. Joint Aselnbly The Senate entered the hill of the House and a joint asembly was lormed for the pui po-o ot electing a su perln'otitient of education. Mr. Dole of Noithlield nominated the representative Horn Fairhaveu, Mr. Howard. Air. 1'rouly - --- , - - i nominated Loveland Mun;ni uf Munches- ter. All thu nominations were duly sec untied, and the chair appointed as tellors M-initor Adams and Me-srs Prunty, Hol "n and Hole. The result of the election tras as follow : Wh ile nuralier ol vi.toj 135 .Nee inrv tor a clmli'i' U" Kilwln K. P diner liml I"' "Aiiiu-r E. Howard hud 7" Love ami Munsim lm'l M mid i ihvin 1". I,imcr w,n declined eicuttd Htnl the Joint assembly dls-olveil. A resolution, offered by Mr. Howard, was adopted pledging cordial support to Mr. Palmer, the newly elected superin tendent. Tho customary resolutions of thanks to the clerk, Ins assistants, tliechnplulu and the reporters were passed. A iPsoldtiou of thanks to Hon. Fred erick Billings for the gift of, the library building at liurlingtou wa-i passed. Mr. Ballard of Hdilingto,. prestutud a portrait of Gn. Slaiinard, and the speak t r mane npprnpnu'e remarks expressing the gratitude' in tne Statu for the same. l'ii.ttl adjournment Tue eusUiinary messages, notifying the branches of the (iene.-al As-e.nhv ot the c linpletion nt biHineas, were exenauged and tue House adjourned sine die. Tin: SK.ssio.v or 'iss. ISovlaw of lis Work Ullls That I'linied anil HUN Mint railed i he Work of tlieL.oiitiiiilteoi' 'Jo'tof th So'lnti. Moniti.i.ii-'i:, Xov. 28. The work uf the biennial sesaiou of IJ'-S has been complet ed, and its quality lemains to be judged of when the acts aud resolves are made pub 11c. The number of bills which have be come law amount to about 330. There were introduced in the Senate and House j- acts, many of those which were killed deserved a better fate, some were disposed of on tlie score of economy, ot.iors because their passage would be detrimental to interests and persons whose c mibiued e( -forts were sulllcieut to prevent actlou which would lnive resulted lu good to the larger number. Of those that passed, llrst in importance by ail odds is the school bill. Tne measure is one that has received the careful attentiou, primarily, of the authors of it, the cmi d'siiou ap pointed un.ler the "Marsh .ict" ol 18S0, Hon. Loveland Muusou, Prof. Bralnerd of Middlebury, and Prof. S. Y. L indou of i Uurllntoti. But for the untiring efforts of one man, the labors of that conimissiou would have perished iu the uou-actiou of the General Assembly, whose duty it was to consider the merits of It. Mr. Charles A. Prouty, chairman of the education commission of the Hou-e, was the man who piloted it throiuti succi-sfully. Upon its introduction It was inu. adverse ly, It aiitagouiz d other educational Insti tutions, and Interests, as ill's c presented, and membeis wero arrayed against It ou that account. All theconlllctiiigelf menis were however harmonized by concessions here, and amendments there, so that when it was putou its passsge it received a good m ljority. Yet that alter all there was re ally a majority of members opposed to It, i is shown uv the fact that the opponents ot tho bill elected a Stnte superintendent who was from the Hist opposed to tue bill, and was the foremost advocate on the floor of the House iiRiiltist its passage. It was tho able and concerted action ot the leading members ot the General Assembly tnat carried the bill through. Theellmin atlou of the provision for changing the ex isting notmtil schoul system, brought to the canto the strong assistance of Mr. Hoyden, a worker, and a man of legisla tive experience aud ability, who was at llrst opposed to it for this reason only. The concession In favor of Air Wheelock's amendment transferring the appointment ot the county supervisors from the gov ernor to a county board, operated also iu no small degree in tavor of the measure. If the bill had been put upon its passage without these iiinendtneuts aud without the work that was put In, with individual members, ami iilthoutthe ample discus sion ot its merits, it would have been overwhelmingly deleuteri. If every bill introduced had been care fully considered on Its merits, as was this one, and dually acted upon once for all, the House would have saved dwelt from having applied to It, as Its distinguishing characteristic, vaclllatlou doing to-day and undoing to-morrow, aud then seeking to do over again the next day, AH through the session this see-saw process prevailed, and on tho last day ot tlie session no less than seven motions were introduced to reconsider. It may be safely paid tnat the one so'o ciuse ot this was hasty legis lation upon matters not lully and satis factorily explained. lEMl'EHAVl E 1.E1.1SLVTION. Ti.uisaouA'jicudatlous ot the outgoing nnd Ipcomftig governors on t' h subject bore s'ome fruit. The temperance element was a strong one, aud the present law is made more stringent by making the pen alty for llrst offences imprisonment as well as a flue, in the discretion ot the court. Aollc vroHdiulit are not to be al lowed nor directed to he made by tho court without a good ciltse. The posses sion by a respondent, aud exhibition In his pluce ot busluess of a United States license is to be prima facte evldeuco that he is selliug Illegally, and warrant the closing his placo as a nuisance without waiting until County Court shall sit. Chancellors may make orders for the do ing of such premises and abating thorn us nuisances, lu term or out. ItAILUOAU LEGISLATION. The principal features of the railroad legislation of the session are the acts pro viding for flagmen at crossings ; the regu lation of grade crossings and posting ol appropriate danger signs thereat ; the en larging of the Dowers ot the railroad com mission ; providing for the uppointuie'jt of States attorneys at railroad hearings, steam heating, etc. THE JCDICIAUY COMMITTEE. Hon. Charles P. Marsh of Woodstock, who headed this committee, has through out the session commanded tho rospect and attention of the House, by his courte ous anil gentlemanly bearing, and his ability as a legislator, has taken tho labor ing oar In his committee, ami his opinion in t he committee room lias had marked Influence on the Until action of his com mittee. In round numbers 100 bills were considered and reported upon by the ju diciary committee during the session. That this committee was an able one was shown by the debate on the woman sut frage question. Judge Marsh had the. able co operation and support of Mr. Kldredge o" Middlebury on all matters but this one. COMMITTEE ON COUl'OKATIOXS. The largest matter considered by Mr. Eldredge's committee was the granting of the charter to the Nicaragua Caunl com pany, a work of more than national im portance, which has already commenced operations. COMMITTEE OX MANl EAtTlT.ES. Of tho dozen t ills that came before this committee, headed by Mr. PeacI of John son, the chief was the important meas ure introduced by Mr. Maun of Wilming ton, providing a commissioner to devise means to improve the agricultural nnd iiiaiiuiactiirlug interests ot the State aud develope the same. If the right man is appointed to this position. the next three or lour years will see a marked advance ol on: State In these respects, by the open ing up ot new industries, aud tho cultiva tion ot new farm lands. THE ClKXEHAL COMMITTEE. The committee ot which Mr. Ballard was chairman, who by speech and action ably suppo ted ninny worthy measures! had to consider between 00 and 70 bills The reports made by this committee have been all tiuanlmcnis, and In every instance hove been oUnl.utied oy tue House. Mr. Biillu:d'a closing act was In presenting the picture ot Vermo-it'a bravest soldier, Gen George Stanuard, to the State ot Vermont, on behnltof the donors of tha portrait. Mr. Bollard's short speech was an eloquent one aud called forth a hearty aud spontaneous imrst of applause. Ac cepting the picture for the Sltlu of Ver mont, Alajor Grout rtspunded lu a ready and ucceptabio style. COMMITTEE ON HANKS. The more important measures coming belure the committee of which Mr. Field of Rutland, was chairman, were tho act brinalag loans and Invettuneuts within the scope of the examining aailtborlty of i the itiipector of fltiiuce ; limiting tho in I vestments of deposits in western mort I gageB iitli alluringly large lutere.-t. Bevel si charter-, applied tor by would be luuliiug institutions were killed be cause the necessary notice hud not been published as required by the Rsvieed Laws. LXPEN PITl'ItES AND AlTKOPlil A HONS. Commencing by a rigid regard for economy the Houso ended up, having made lavish expenditures, increased the Slate tax, and raised tho amount appro priated for the support of government S.OO.O.JO aliove what was raised by Its pre-dtcoi-soriu lt:0. The special appropria tions include the itisaue asyiuin grant, tlie U. V. M. aud Middlebury college, the soldiers' home, the Ll.iiryineu.s' associa tion and las. but not le-isi by any nieaus the Grand Isle Bridge appropriation. EXl'EN'sE Ol' THE LEUlSLATUItE TO Ttlh STATE. There are 213 towiu lu the State ; the three towns of Bradford, Georgia aud Canaan wero not represented, The towns of West'itutlaud aud Proctor wero rep resented lor the llrst time at this session, the former by the able legislator and fore most cltl.sn from whom It was named, who was fairly the leader of tho House, though ne did not always exerclno his leadership. The number of days of the si sslou was 57, the same as in 1ST2, 1S7H, is", l'SJ, 1S;I, aud was seven days longer than that of lii. Tho per diem ot the members of the How-'e will amount to -H 1,2113.00 lu the agaregate, the speaker drawing Hi and tlie members $1 per day. The total mileage of tho members of the House Is 21,737 miles, an average to each of 00.5 miles, and tho total amount of mile age drawn by tho representatives Is f !, .V.13.20. The total mileage -mil debentures of the House amount to J4.'i,!vS -10. The mileage and debentures ot the senators aniouut to 0,2ts.tiu, which with tho per diem and mileuge list ot the miscellaneous list, consisting ot chaplain, curator, clerks, reporters, messengers, etc., amounting to $3,037 30, will make the total mileage and ilrbeutures of the present session about i.'i.'i.SOO, which is about i 70'M more than for the session of 18SI1. So that tho General Assembly costs the State just about $1000 a day. TI1K GOMINfl INAfllUltAL, I.nrgn Dotui liiiieiiU uCTioopn t Ho Vtti. t'lila lo Honor the I'renldent Washington, Nov, 2S, The Indications are the coming inaugural procetslou will exceed In numbers and display anything of the kind ever wituessed here, 'fhe Ohio national guard has nev er been represented heretofore at an luauguratlou, but It is proposed to send a brigade of 2300 men composed of every arm of the service. . Pennsylvania also largely lncreiisa her representatives. It is expected a large number of ludiana troops will come ou including Gen. Har rison's old regiment which will act as his escort. Colo for Speaker. New Yohk, Nov. 2S. The Evening Post anys Fremont Cole 1ms 17 assemblymen pledged to vote for him as speaker aud his election Is therefore assured. WKST VIllOINIA'S KLKUTION. Tlin Democrats Knfelvn an Unexpected hot Illicit. CitAKLESTON, W. V.i.. Nov. 2S. The Supreme Court to-day refused the attor neys' for Fleming, democratic candldato for governor, a writ of prohibition, pro hibiting the County Court from counting Lowlst.on precinct, in which It was said the election olllcers were not sworn in ac cording to law. This decision was not expected by the democrats, and In con sequence the republicans claim they have gained an important step in tho recount of the comity. Fittm Tim ni;xt ritr-siuKNT. Clfinerul Harrison AflcnowlrilceH Vor inout'fl Warm hitppoit. Lieutenant Governor U. A. Woodbury Is an original Harrison man, nnd in a let ter to the Indianapolis Journal, written several months before the Chicago con vention met, he named General Harrison as Ids llrst choice for presldeut. Immedi ately after the November election Lieuten ant Governor Woodbury wired General Harrison the lollowing congratulatory message : MoNirELizn, Vt., N'o'. 7. Ocncnil Iteniirmin JUirri-ion, M'JIdiiupulf, Indiana . Dear Sir Your triumphant election Indi cates thH wisdom of Vcitnatu'aeur y and con st'int choice and fins our hearts with patriotic Jof. U. A. Wooiint;nv. The following response has been re ceived from the president-elect : INIIIAN'AI'OMS, Iml., N'OV. on. IT. A. IVnodtmru, Montpcticr, VI.: DpurSlr I hopo you will not nttrinute mj delay in acknowledging your cordial lelcKrntn ot congratulations to any lack of interest and appreciation. My little h hup bureau was swiimiiuil tiy the mass ol telegrams utul Ict turs tuat suddenly poured in upon mi'. I am gliid it mv early nnd eonstaut irien Is In Ver mont Unit in th"; result a coveted Vindication of tnrlr convention's choice, and de-Ire to ex press to you un 1 all other Irn nils my uic-ro thanks lor tho loustaney with which they have (jlieu me th lrenntlilenue ii' d hulp. Very slnui-reiy your. Hk.sj.v.min llAltlllSOM. KIXl'V YKAK3 AtH). Letter From an Old Subtfcrlhor. AKIiON. Ohio, Nov. 23, 1SS3. Totbo Kditor of the Free I'leas , In renewing my subscription to your paper I can't but look back at Burlington as it was in the vear 1M0 and a few yeats larer. At that time but one small paper wis printed iu Burlington. That was the Sentinel not as largo as one page of the Fiskk Pnrss, edited nnd printed by a Mr. Mills In a long one nnd a half story wood colored building on the south side ot tho square, called "Mills's Row." It was long since renlaced bv a line brick block. I well remember now anxiously the sub scribers out along the line ot delivery waited for old Doctor Flacg to come out and deliver the paper aud retail the news of the day that hart been gathered on the route trom Richmond to Burlington and bar.k. Nsuire hud given thedoctor.i wj:i derf it! store hoi:?e o' knowledg" and he had the g'ft ot imparting it, so thAt it might be heard at auy reasonable distance It has never been my lot to hear any per son talk that bail a c'eaier or stronger voice than Hoc Flsgg hud. I can now lookback and see him ou .i whits horse ithd a pair of o!rl-ta-hioned saddlebags filled with newspaper!) stiuug across the saddle. All practicing doctors of that day carried their herbs and medicines in such saddlebag. What a change has come a.s to all manners by the lmproem utn now K-lays. Only a person who has been through the changes can leali.e them ; and they are astonishing. MKHUCK Bl'Itt'OT. HULUllOl!.- INTi:LI,l(lf:.VCK. St. Johusbury is being favored with the labors ot several earnest evangelists. r. Kdward F.iansof New Yoi k ondacttu meetings at the Young Men's Cnristinu association building during the week of prayer for young men. Miss Fannie Towusley is now assisting th.- pastor in special services -t the Baptist church. A. L. Paisons, the evangelist, v.-ill bold a seiies of imetings iu the Cougrivutiunul citirch nt Newtatie, beginning November 30 and ending December H At a meeting of the Baptist society of Mount Holly last, Tuesday, It was unani mously voted to retain the present, pastor, Rev. L. W. King, tor another ear. The cmmcM called by the Congregation al church nnd pastor at North Hennirgtou to act upon the resigii'itiou ot R"V. G. R. Hewitt, recommended the resolution of the relation in accordance with the re quest, aud heartily approved the rclitlon between pastor and people. Rev. J. L. Sewall late of Milton, was installed p:istor of the church of the Pil grimage at Plymouth, Miss., Wednesday. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. J. Tucker of Andover. Rev. Mr. McGeorgo held meetings in the Union church nt Kex Junction every evening the past Week. Rev. Mr. He.idley, tnp evangelist, cloed his set vices with tue Munches or church. I November 17. and he labored with the i churches, at Manchester Centre the past I week. ISItiifitlou 111 tlie Chninplulti Canul. Through tho courUsty of Manager Grover of the Western Union olllc" we print the following desp itch from White hall dated November 2s : All boats are moving aud the weather Is favorabl with slicht rain. Several potato boats that were between here and B'ort Ann all started with the deiei'inlnatiou to get through. The canal otnclals are do ing everything possible to get tbo lvats lo tide water, reams that had bi-eu taken in for the winter have all be noidered out this morning, aud the prosyicts are good to get all boats through unless a sudden change in the weather occurs. Killed by n Fulling Trai. The Mcscnn'r'i Montgomery corre spondent says . "John Giltuore, while In the woods chopping on Friday last, was instantly killed by the falling of the top of a drv hemlock which sns broken oil' i,y a tree he was felling. He cmie to this t town only a tow years ngn, and was a peaceable, industrious citizen and loaves a wile and H children, the ouiesr. oi which Is not yetl7jenrs old, to mourn his loss," Vorinout Humane horloty. Olllcers of the Vermont Humane Socle ety have beeu elected as follows : Presi dent, 11. B. Williams, Bristol ; vice presi dents, II. I). Holton, liratileboro; J. K. Uatchelder. Arllugton ; L. N. Frauklm, Rutland; S. L Piugree, Hartfuid ; K.J. Orinsbee, Hraudon; A. P. Topper, Middle bury ; R. S. Styles, Burlington ; II. C. Mcfiuiree, Bradford; L. B. Sherwiu, Hyde Park ; H. C. Ide. St. Joliiibury ; Maish O. Perkins. Windsor; S. I). Hohson, Brighton ; Warren Glbhs, St. Albaus ; Frauk Plumley, Northlleld; treasurer, K. M. Kent, Bristol; secretary, L A, Hussel tine, Bristol. A SPLIT IN TUE G. A. T, INDIANA DEMOCRATS 3ECE3E PflOM THE ORDER. Claim It has boon tjsed as a nopn1illr;nr Machine-The aioveinejvi CK'msd to be Niitloual Mntson nud IIyer3 Itesliuonts in tb .sw Ordor. IxnrAWAroLTS, Intl., Nov. 53. Ahont 1200 democratic vnterani, members of G. A. R. posts, scattered over tho State, nave held here n secret meeting, at which It was resolved that every diiaiocrat.c member ot tho Grsml Army should aban don the order, and all present rdedgsd themselves to withdraw from thsir posts. Adjutant-General Kocatz prtsifad. A name and constitution for the nw or der proposed, were ationtf!. t"n tjevr order ts to be charitable a j i noa-. oliuca; in character. Adjt. Gen. Koontr.anys slm'Urmcf ings will be held all over i,he wuii a . next week. He said that ha had ',it u v from men in eight States, .lauieat.ng that the movement Is national. Al'o-tnthn Utters received was one fiom .n., Woruian, secretary ot the democ tle cietics of Pennsylvania, firotiiK.., t every democratic soldier in Pai.tisrlv i-j will leave tho Grand Army. Tim pru rient of the societies, v.-'jo " ran az Heaver for governor. Is i ,t the nead ol tnu movement in Pennsylvania, ' . t MATSON IJ.'f.:Ha5 IT. 'A He Kovor trai a Grand Army ZIn nni Uannol ft'HUdraw. Washington', Nov. Kef'.ti'i-jg to tho published statement that Coo.sriiBtn.in Matsouis believed to '' rh- lc i .f movement to orgauiz nEderaocr n G. R., that gentleman sa.t.s me . .. .. .. jrjg id It except what he has read u t . t.( papers, and Is not at the heal o t. i- -statement that his friends e-M r h i follow Gen. Palmer's com.-: d draw from the G. A. R., he s i, without foundation. He s? n member of the organization .efjic not withdraw. During the cr.mpalgn Ms ; ti:i1T - i regiments of veteraus w lortn? i every cotiuty hi Indiana .'is pro! i -these orgnnizf..tlotis form bists o ! new movement in that S' f.uutof :m.3 lie canuo". speak by author)' v. He s.ij s tho democratic . rubers always been treated as morij ,r less i . lopers In the G. A. R. ' The ier al -had politics iu It and the ilicac ways rr.n it. The democ -- hid i.e. traclscd aud treated as ttra i s even they hud been maimed i'.i b-. iUJ . Union. Democrats now v - ,,j to a uon-pjlltical. ch.trita.i' n -a z such as the G. A. II. ., , t :aui teuded to be. ? lie i.e.- r r ' r-.illed by some such i, ;k ,' fie T. . , Veteran Associat'on," ! j;i Union erans will be welc uud, it h : -,. , many repuuiicau ex--t'ioie.s Vwl'j Ic '1 G. A. R. has been ruo as u noiltle oliine w-U jom the nc v? organ tK.ttic KatlnuitA In l'llent. New y:;i.. Not. 2S. Th"- j-vaij men in this city seem 'n j..-,,,. , portauc of the n-';ve ment i:cetin riianauolis veaterday, .u.u .i,,. the organizat on i. Inevitabii?. Jr Joel, editor of the Orana Arrar i sa ys the movetueat will be ar.noaa tent. OUIt HAVKIISAOS. A Soldier's TeMntnent Lost ot Clett ' ;i ; AtruitliiR ii Viiriuont uivner. An Augusta, Me., paper c.s'l i' s t following: "Cant. Charles F N.s. this city, a member ol tht W:h Miv . ia Ms possession a small p'.-ckit ten ' which he ;,!cked up on the (1 Id of eit bare, July 3d, lS'V?. On tha fly Ier. o book is written 'O. Hutohbis, Co. K, Regt. Vermont Vols.' T ae lti& .V , was close by ttie O'.h Vnuont fiurim . fight, nud this bojS, wuioh pi-jbub)y , .. 'keepsake, doubtless f.-Vl from nit -tiler's kn.irti.mck dunug ihn eusaet: . If his life wj.s secriti.-e.I during uati . "cle Ugh', ther may as saae relativ, near lrieuri livintr to wuorn fin men. ... would he ot priceless value, add t w . . dipt. Nash wouti gar i- tdve it it .:. would make themselves uuwn to id. i ' The G.A. R. post at 1- is ad n:d is v' ning to fcive an cntert.u jiuent m the ... Suture, prob,Vol7 about LW. 14, to slut of a masquerade prjuienailo auc. -er interesting leatures Corporal Tanner will lectin- at the n r. r laud opera bouse on Wt-,.i,,.vda'- ev-- . -December 10, unaer the ..aspicuw oi A ts erts Post, No. 1-1. U. S. Grant post of W.iat Raudo'pb 1 a beau bake on Frulai v.eulng, ber 23, asstmed by tho Wonjc&'B t'd.i corps and Sons of VtjtfraDe. Work on the G. A. R. tiall iu Kochsc'e: Is progressing fluely. Shel ion A; Sou3 at Rutland are it ' . . on u government cu ttutt for 2? oi ' d'ers' grave stones. Ti e et&aea drs p: -white marble slabs, tM'se i,.n u,,, Inches wide and four inches thiak. i . aro turning them out nf :h laic ni iln ' day, and next weak w l! ship sVi). '. s'ones are principally lor aoni ol ti Wt stern States. Roberts Post at Htitla id celebrt J :'. 20th auiiivorMiry with utbrBiinu oitr-ci-es in the town hall Wei.L'!.rW -enlt . the21sf; Judge Veazey v .s ttk Hi;'. Gen. lviugslev gave thii' t ,ry o) post from its organization 'he p't- time, and speeches were ni1. hy O. i? LowelL Col. Joyce. Ctpt. t;,il C '. t . -b in, t hsplain Haynts, Oat. Xicvaa . (.apt. Bsk..d-, Comrades Kv-ud:i! Kl s antl others. Ttie Rmlsn 1 ppers dc-"' a column each to repotting tiip proctcd lugs. . Pensions have recently been asrairr! " t5 Vermoutera as follows: faciea, JjUt (). Amadou. Kast Havon ; Hp; alio N. Roboit-s St. Johnsbui-f Centre; William Kmery, Rutlauu; reissue, Benjamin If Adams, Che'sea; origiu'il, Philip Dit3! v of Montgomery Ceaire; On.viil W. Rlchsrd'ou tf NVotceiter. an Inc u fs from ?J to s a mcn'h and t3 arreus; Rd r C. Barn's, Nc.th H de Park, nu inciv-se from ffj tofJJa rai "l ) Samuel Smith, Woodsvilie, f. il , an 'i cieaso from t to IS a unuuh ; Henry p. Stroeter, Hrattleboro. allowed $ttij f r pay fur a horse lost while in the service u me nrsc leginient, Vermont oaliai My vojuntcers. ,-. x. :r '" 1'iinln lu n School Itonm St. Louis, Nov. vt the Ille.tr schul to-day the sle.im heatlns apparatus S 't! out of order and tie rattling iu tin arils coupled with tho cjaiplng sttatu alarmed, the children and tho started for the dsur. Miss Bettlua Krebb. the teaoUer, got o tho door to stop thsm, but she was boa to the (ltor aud trampled up'm, siis'alu' ' t ferlous iujnr.ed. 1'ho oxc-lument sp:.,ul to tho other rooms and auothur tiaclun'. Miss Mlllor. was triunple l upon, ft i") wero bttdly iujurcd, &i wore sevuu pi' a