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State, of articles manufactured elsewhere tion, under the severest penalties, of the not only keep in mind our obligations to those who have committed their inierests to our care, but also recognize our accountability to a higher tribunal than public opin Icy, the resolution was laid upon the table. Hy Mr Marsh, of Brandou, that so much of the Governor's message as relates to Slavery, be referred to a select committee of seven: adopted. The resolution in reference to ventilating the ball of the House, was called up and a-donted. By Mr Stacy, that the resolution passed in reference to chaplains be rescinded, the original resolution limiting it to resident Protestant clergymen. The resolution to rPRf'imI wnn annnnrtpd ftV Ml'ssrs StACV.

Whole number of votes, 20 1 Necessary to a choice, 101 Of.the number George R. Thompson 174 And was declared elected. Mr. Thompson, being sworn, entered tip-on the duties of bis otlice. Mr.

Marsh of Brandon, offered a resolution, that the rules of last session be adopted until others are adopted, which waa agreed tq. Mr. Kimball of Putney, moved that tha house proceed to the election of clerk of the house of representatives for the year ensu- Mr. Sittredge of Fairhavcn moved that the clerk be elected viva -voce, which waa ported by Messrs. Merrill and Woodard, and opposed by Messrs Powers, Stacy and others, and lost.

The motion of Mr, Stacy prevailed. Mr. Merrill moved that when the House adjourn it be until Monday next at 10 o'clock, A. M. Opposed by Mr.

Powers, The ayes and nays being? demanded, were ayes 52, nays 158. The cba'ir announced the committee to whom was referred so much of the governor's message as relates to the subject of Slavery Messrs. Marsh of Brandon, Underwood of Hardwick, Woodurd of West-ford, Hubbard of Meacliam of New Haven, Watson of Guildhall, Bacon of Sunderland. The Sargeant at Arms op pointed, and tho Speaker approved for olricers of the House tbe following Door Keeper Milton Cutler. Messengers Wm.

T. Hurnlmra, Eugene F. Skinner, Charles Webb, Monroe Poland. Adjourned. SENATE, Afternoon.

Resolutions. By Mr. Benton, bv reuuost. thut when the Sen do do do A. K.

Warren 3,00 yd do do do D. Wing 2,00 1st for 3 years olds, H. Bancroft 2,00 2d do do G. C. Shv-pard 1,00 The Committee award the third premium H.

Densmore, but wo such offered by the Society. They also award one dollar each to the team used by the Waterbury Band ($0,00) to be expended according to the pleasure of the Band, 1st for brood Mares Colts, C. Clark 6,00 2d do do do J.W. E. Bliss 6,00 3d do do do I.

Douglass 2,00 1st for Colt 2 yrs. old, a a Willard 1,50 23 do do E. J. Bates 1,00 1st for Colts 1 year old of the pair enered by J. M.

Richardson, driven by the boy) 1,00 2d do do do Alonzo Ainsworth 1,00 STALLIONS. 1st for 1 yr. old Colt over.F.Coburn $7,00 2d do do Joslin 6,00 do do do A. L. Page 3,00 1st for 2 yr.

old Colt, Hammet 2,00 3d do do Town 1,50 3d do do Bancroft 1,00 The beautiful horse Comet," recently purchased by Geo. W. Collamer would have received his appropriate premium had he been owned a sufficent length of time by Mr. C. He had alio on exhibition a splendid Mara which would have taken a premium but for the same reason.

The Horses were all so good that the Committee were much troubled to decide which really deserved the most marked notice, and wished the funds of the Society would allow them to distribute premiums to a great many others that wore richly deserving. The Secretary begs leave here to add that the different awarding Committees generally performed their duties with much more promptitude and accuracy than has been the practice of doing since "the organization of the Society for which he tenders them his hearty thanks, and sincerely hopes their example may be followed in future; and a better Show', a better set of Commit- tees, a better arrangement as a whole, better management on the part of the Farmers' Club, and of the Officers of the Society (excepting the Secretary) has never occurred. As for the Address, it will speak for itself, when published, and to all such as were deprived the pleasure of listening to it, I can recommend it as a choice treat for a perusal, guaranteing pay for the time, if you are not fully paid by its careful examination. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. M.

RICHARDSON, Secretary the Lieut. Governor, the Hon. Ifoug M. Slade, and accompanied him to the Senate. Having received ithe oath of office Mr.

Slade addressed the Senate as follows Senators, Called by the suffrages of my fel low citizens to occupy the honorable petition of presiding officer to this body, I enter upon the with embarrassment and timidity. Embarrassment, arising from the fact that my business and manner of lifts have not been such as to qualify me for the position and with timidity, lest I may with my inexperience, retard rather than accelerate this prosecution of the legitimate business pertaining to this body. I am fully aware that there are those before me whose experience in matters of Legislation, and in presiding over deliberative bodies, is such as to pre-eminently qualify them for a faithful discharge of duties connected with this position. From such, and from all, 1 can but hope I may receive that assistance which, while it will expedite the business of the Seneate, will also make our labors comparatively light and easy. It will be alike my duty and pleasure, to see that the rules tor the government of this body are faithfully observed.

It will be my pleasure as it is my duty to conduct, so fur as I can, the business of this bodv in such a manner as will best comport with its own dignity, in strict accordance with its own rules, and with a just and courteous regard to the equal rights and privileges of all its members. It will be my study, Senators, to nidyou in the prosecution of business that may be presented for our deliberation and action and amid the diversity of thought and feeling that may arise in tbe consideration of questions of public deeply affecting the interests of the State we represent, 1 trust we shall be actuated by the spirit of patriotism and devotion to our Stnte and country we shall aim to so discharge our respective duties, as to secure the upproval of our own consciences, and from our constituents, the plaudit of" well done good and faithful servants." Resolution. By Mr. Converse of Wind-sor, that when the Senate adjourn it adjourn to meet at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning; adopted. On motion of Mr.

Hotchkiss, the Senate adjourned. HOUSE. Prayer by Rev. E. J.

Scott. ashington county, N. Y. Insurance Co. Select committee on bill to repeal act of 1855, relating to the bring suits Messrs.

Merrill, Powers, Bradley of Brattleboro', Kittredge, Howard of Danville. The vote on suspending the rules yesterday stood lives 131, noes 90. iJuMic bills introduced, and referred to committee on printing. By Mr. Powers, to enlarge tbe homestead, raising the value of property exempti from $500 to $1,000, and to take effect Dec, 1856.

By Mr. Powers, relating to jails and prisons prohibiting the use of the same for the detention of fugitive slaves. Private bills introduced. By Mr. Green to incorporate the Waterbury quarry ing and mining company laid on tbe table.

The Speaker appointed the committee on the part of the House to canvass votes for County officers, to wit Bennington county Messrs. Walker, Mason, Bacon Windham Messrs. Albcc, Storr, Crosby of Somerset Windsor Messrs. Lewis, Lelniid, Marsh of Bethel Rutland Messrs. Paul, Allen, Lillee; Jld-dison Messrs.

Weeks, Bristol.Hueh; Orange Messrs. Strickland, Fitts, Moxley; Chittenden Messrs. Woodward, Bascomh, Bishop Washington Messrs. Crossett Caledonia Messrs. Howard, Hav, Kinnston Essex Messrs.

Hartshorn, African Slave Trade, and the abundant testi mony of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Henry, ond many other early statesmen, both from the Xorth and tbe South, in regard to the blighting influences of Slavery and the vital necessity of the prohibition of its extension. That, on the other hand, the Government has now widely devinted from and even totally reversed the principles and practice of the early republic on this subject, is made evident by the denial to Congress of the frequently exercised right of excluding Slavery from the national territories by the repeal of the Compromise of 1820, by opening to the curse of Slavery a vast and beautiful region, which had been solemnly ond forever dedicated to freedom years before, and by the natural consequences of that perfidious robbery manifested in the high-handed outrages which have recently desecrated the soil of Kansas by an ormed ond marauding invasion by the pros titution ot the bullot box, by a code ol worse than Draconian laws, imposed upon a people who hod no agency in making them, and by a long unci terrible series of murders, conflagrations, rapines, groundless prosecutions, cruel other crimes which the advocates of slavery have not hesitated to perpetrate to secure to their wrongful and ruinous control a territory which desired and was entitled to the blessings of Liberty ond all this accomplished, either through the direct uction or the permissive ond encouraging non-interference of the General Government. The change in the relation of Slavery to the National Government has been total ond complete. At first it was merely a local institution, vdmittcd to be an evil, its existence deeply deplored, ond only tolerated on account of the supposed difficulty and danger of its sudded abolition, while rn the other hand its extension was universally deprecated and prohibited. Now, it has become an aggressive and powerful principle which has taken possession of every department of the Federal Government, except the popular branch of the Legislature it opens the avenues to public and official position only to those who bow before its monstrous claims it demands the revival of the honors of the African Slave Trade it insists upon the right of pussing through the free Slates with its Sluves; it breaks down tbe long established securities of Freedom; it blockades the national highways it closes the common territory of the country to the free citizens of the North and by the strong aim of power, with the bayonet ond the sword.it crushes a people, hose only offence is that they cloim the right to regulate their domestic institutions in their own woy, and will not submit to its insolent and oppressive demands.

The ropid extension of Slavery and the' oggressive nature of its demands, excite the most anxious solicitude in our minds for the success end perpetuity of the Union ond the imminent elangerto our free institutions has stimulated all lovers of Liberty to endeavor to restore the action of our Government to the principles of its patriotic founders, from wliich it has so widely deviated. The people of Vcimont hove ever, ond with increasing force ond unanimity, spoken in unmistakable terms in opposition to the extension of Slavery, ond 1 doubt rot your action in regard to this subject will be in complete accordance with the earnest sentiments of your constituents. Our country has not only lavished her blood and treasure to tccure her own liberty, but when distant nations, encouraged by her example, hove sought to be free, her sjmpothyand her contributions huve rolled in tides of mighty impulse to their assistance. The imprisonment of a foreigner, who had simply declared his intention of becoming a citizen of the United States, was recently considered, by our Government, an insult to the majesty ol the nation, and on are-mote sea our ship of war opened their frowning port holes ond sternly demonded the immediate release of the prisoner. But citizens of this and other States of our confederacy, who have emigrated to Kansas, a portion of our own country under tbe direct authority of the Federal Government, with' the intention of mokirg that 'Territory their heme, relying on the nssur-onces of that Government that they should be left in perfect fieeckm to form ond regulate their domestic institutions in their own woy," have, by lawless and repented invasions of the people of orother State, been deprived of the dearest rights of free men; their lives ond pioperty have been threatened and destrojed.

nrd they have been subjected by these invoders to the most cruel ond tyrannical enactments which have characterized modern legislation ond yet, notwithstanding their frequent appeals to the President for relief, none has been cfibrded the tbe ir robbers ond murderers main unpunished, some even in official positiens under the Federal Government and obedience to the pretended lows of the Territory is enforced by the armed soldiery of the United States. The recollection of our ow early history ns a Commonwealth should owoken in our breasts the liveliest sympathies for our brethren who aie struggling lor Freedom in Kansos. Vermont wus once the scene of similur depredations, hardships and cruelties. Her early settlers were ejected from their possessions, and were denied all law and justice, by the emissaries of a Government me li wrongiuny claimed dominion over them. I earnestly suggest to your careful deliberation the question whether, in view of the great wrong to which our citizens in Kansas me subjected, ond the utter nrgjed of the General Government to protect them, seme action is not required ot you, equal to the importance ond emergency of their coupe.

I trust the legislature will prove itself a generous patron to tlie noble chanties that distinguish this ogc, ond its acts bear the impress of humanity and benevolence. Relying with confidence on the wisdom of your deliberations and action, I tender you, Gentlemen, my hearty co-operation in all your laudable efforts for the public welfare. RYLAND FLETCHER. MoMPELliK, Oct. 10, 1856.

The name of Mr. Powers of Woodstock should have been given on the committee on rules of the house yesterdoy. Friday, Oct 10, ai-tkrxcon. HOUSE. The select committee, to whom was referred the bill repealing the act of 1855, relating to the bringing of suits, 'reported favorably with slight amendments, which were adopted.

A motion by r. Powers, that the rules be suspended in order to pass the bill to the third reading, prevail, and the bill passed unanimously. The speaker announced the committee on printing, vis Mr. Stacy of Burlington, Mr. Kimball of Putney, Mr.

Balcom of Cavendish. A communication was received from the Governor, notifying tbe House of the appointment of William G. Shaw, of Burlington, as Secretary of Civil and Mili- tarv Affairs. Public Bills introduced and referred to Committer on Printing. By Mr.

Powers, for the relief of insolvent debtors. An e-latorate bill, involving a system similar to tbe former laws of Massachusetts. Br Mr Stoddard, amending sec. 1 and 7 chap 1 of the Compiled Statutes, relating to tbe choice of electors of President and Vice President of the U. providing that persons who can now vote on one years' residence, may vote on "three months residence next preceding the election, if be is a citizen of the and has resided therein five years next preceding the election.

liesolvlum. By Mr Powers, that the Joint Rules of last session be adopted until otherwise ordered sdopted. By Mr. Crosby, that 500 copies of the Governor's Message be printed for tbe use of members. Amended to 1,000, and adopted.

By Mr Albee, that a joint assembly meet on Thursday at 10 o'clock, a. for the purpose of electing Supreme and Circuit Court Judges; and on motion of Mr Brsdi from raw material taken from Vermont, will I am confident, advance matenully the prosperity of the Commonwealth. the great interests ot Agriculture aim Manufactures being the grand sources of our wealth ond independence, every encour agement which you can extend to them will contribute greatly to the welfare of the btatc. As a large portion of the members of the Legislature are engaged in these pursuits, they will undoubtedly receive from you that consideration which their magnitude de mands. Our Railroadsconstitute an import ant item in the catalogue of our interests.

urs, ricmy laden with the vauea productions of the earth or freighted with human beings, aro hourly rolling through the valleys and over the mountains i our Com- monwealth. Vast amounts of property ond tbe safety of great numbers of the people nro committed to the charge of corporation, Irirli exist by the authority of the Legislature, and are to a emit extent sub ject to your regulation and control. While these agents of the public convenience should receive such favor as a wiso legislature would bestow, they should also be sub jected to rigid police regulations to guard against the melancholy and holesale destruction of human lile, which has too often marked the history and marred the utility of this great modern invention. Applications for the increase of the number of Banks end the amount of Banking Capital will doubtless come under your consideration. The facilities afforded by these institutions have, beyond a doubt, been beneficial to the business interests of tbe country.

A safe and efficient hanking system is one of the most important means of promoting the pecuniary prosperity of the people. Allow me respectfully to suggest the importance of a candid ond dispassionate examination of this subject, a freedom from ell improper feeling and bias, and slrict regard to the actual wants of the community. In concurrence with the recommendation of my immediate predecessor in each of his annual messages, 1 invite your attention to the Militia of the State. A well regulated Militia has been relied upon by our wisest statesmen ns one of the firmest securities which a free government con erect against the dangers which may beset it. This brunch of the public service constitutes a strong arm of the Commonwealth, which should neither be cut off nor suffered to become palsied by inaction.

A caref ul examination by you of the condition of the Militia, and the laws regulatirg this subject, is earnestly recommended. Tbe homers of our Constitution designed to provide for the speedy ond impartial administration of justice, as one of the fundamental interests of the State. It is declared in our Bill of Rights, that every person within this State ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the lows, for all injuries or wrongs, which lie may receive in his person, property or character he ought to obtain right and justice freely, and witheut being obliged to purchase it cc m-pletely, and without ony denial promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws." Complaint is not unliequcntly mode of the great delay and burdensome expense incident upon actions in our courts of justice. The great accumulation of business in some ol the counties of the state operates not on ly to deny to parties a decision of their ca' ses promptly, ond without delay," but also to subject them to a heavy and severe in crease ot tne costs oi litigation, ine poor man is virtually debarred from a hearing of his claims by hi6 inability to defray the expenses of their prosecution. 1 believe that a serious evil is experienced by our citizens in this respect, which addresses itself to the wisdom ol the lor a remedy Much complaint has also been made that our laws regulating attoeliment upon mesne process are injurious to the interests of both creditor ond debtor, and seriously cramp the enterprise and industry of our people, by impairing that feeling cf confidence ond security which must characterize oil healthy business relations.

In some of the United States this evil has been avoided by the passage of Insolvent Laws, in others by ollow-ing attachment on mesne process rnly in cases of manifest fraud, ond in others by providing that on attachment by one creditor (hull, under certain rrgulatic ns, be for the benefit of all. I believe thut the interests of our State are seriously prejudiced by our present low upon this subject, and that they demand of you a coreful consideration of the evil ond the various remedies which moy suggest themselves to your minds. The strength and efficiency of law depend very much upon their simplicity and stability. Free States ore nine frequently governed too much than too little, ond they often times foil into the mistake of a too hasty ond extensive legislation. The lawmaking power should ever act calmly ond deliberately, ond should particularly exercise great watchfulness to prevent the passage, under the guise of a professtd public benefit, of enactments whose hole design and effect are to accomplish private and personal ends.

The state of the public finances is ulwavs a subject of interest to the legislature ond the people. An annual and full exhibit of their condition affords our constituents the most complete means of scrutinizing the conduct of those to whom the care of the Commonwealth has been entrusted, and who oppropriate and expend her funds. I his exhibit some ol the Motes is made by the Executive in his onnual message. Asj under our system, disbursing officers do not report to the Executive, 1 ton only di rect you to the Auditor Keport, winch should exhibit the condition of oil our financial affairs. Our people require a discreet frugality on the part of their public seivants, and they ore too well informed to be deceived in regard to the necessary ex- i penditures ot time ond money in conducting the affairs of government.

rihey require in the management of public matters the si.me economy which a wise man exercises iii his own affairs, that true economy, which denies oil unnecessary and useless expenditures, but is liberal and even munificent in every thing that conduces to the lasting glory and prosperity of tbe Commonwealth. The term of office of one of our Senators in Congress will expire on the third day of March next. It therefore devolves upon the Legislature to elect a Senator to repre sent this State in the Congress of the United States for six years from that date. I have thus adverted to some of the matters connected with our domestic policy. But we constitute a part of another Govern-Tncnt in whose action we have a most vital interest, and 1 deem it proper to devote some attention to the measures and the policy of that Government, which are now deeply agitating the country.

The national Republic, which our fathers established, rested for its ground work upon the great principle of the natural freedom and equality of man and the inalienable character of those rights. Though frcm causes beyond their control, a system of domestic slavery existed in some of the colonies which united together to shake off oppression and to found a nation whose vitalizing principle should be the civil and religious freedom of its people, yet, by the common opinion of all the early patriots and statesmen from every section of the Union. this institution was regarded as a lamentable evil and a shameful contradiction to tbe na tional idea, and its extension was carefullv prohibited, and its extinction confidently expected as speedily as the circumstances of the country and the anomalous nature of tne evu would permit, lhat the founders of the republic considered Liberty to be na tional, ana tne cardinal principle ot the government, and slavery local snd exceptional that they aimed to spread tbe blessings of the one over the wide extent of the national territory, and to confine tbe evils of tne other within its already estabnsned limits and that such was the plan and practice of the government in its earlier days of pu rity, is conclusively shown by the terms of tne of independence, tneurdin-ance of 1787, the careful avoidance of the word slave, in tbe Constitution, the prohibi ion. In conformity with ancient usage, and in compliance with a provision of the Constitution of the State, I respectfully suggest to your consideration the following subjects, your attention to which I deem important to the interests of our people. No more important subject can possibly engage your attention, as guardians of the pub ic inierests, than the Education of this Commonwealth, the natuml principle ot self-protection imposes upon a State the most assiduous element of its The objecfand effect of a thorough system of Education is, to develope the latent powers of the humon mind to bestow upon the people knowledge, and thus fit them for the proper discharge of iheir various duties in their relations to cneh other as social beings and to tbe State as citizens.

A State, therefore, the government of which rests solely in the people themselves, can alone secure its prosperity ond perpetuity by thoroughly educating that people, by training and disciplining the popular mind into a development of its best powers, and then widely diffusing information and knowledge, by the aid of which those powers can be brought to bear upon their complex and important du nes ns citizens. The establishment and protection of a thorough system of Education, I conceive, therefore, to be as necessary in a free Commonwealth to protect itself ogaintt the dangers which destroyed and still beset nations, as is that cnmmendiible prudence and forethought in individuals, wliich load them to protect themselves from the assaults of disease, and Iheir property against the lavages of tbe elements. If, therefore, we would sustain and improve the already high character of our State, promote virtue and morality, give stability to our institutions and protection to person and property, we must carefully watch and libcraliy cherish the fountain of popular intelligence, the Common School. From this source is derived that elementary knowledge, the importance of which cannot be fully appreciated, because it underlies and is tbe basis of all other learning, and which is sufficient to enable the great mass of community to fulfill their relations to the Socie-ety mid the Commonwealth to which they belong. A Aviso system of public Education, while it firmly establishes and munificently sustains the Common School, fosters nlso tbe higher institutions of learning, the Academy and College, which complete tbe good work begun in the primary school, and import a thorough mental training and culture.

These literary institutions are of vital importance to the well-being of the State, for they contribute to tbe acquisitions of science and the adornments of art, they furnish to the Common School its wisest regulators and teachers, and, far beyond those who immediately receive and enjoy their benefits, they shed widely about them a disciplining, salutary and elevating influence upon the whole people. To the pressing demands of our schools, academies and colleges upon your care and protection, 1 earnestly invite your attention. I om unable to lay before the Legislature the actual condition of the schools throughout the State, as no State Superintendent of schools has been appointed, and no statistical report been made in regard to that subject, as required by the law of 1845, since 1881. The sentiments of a great proportion of the people upon this subject have been most clearly indicated by the numerous petitions which have been presented to he Legislature for series of years. It is a cheering consideration that improvements in the system of Education have marked the history of the last few years in many parts of this country ond in Europe.

Aided by the experience of other States and our own unrivalled advantages in the independence and intelligence of our people, and their freedom from pauperism and foreign prejudice, ignorance ond bigotry, we ought to present to the world a shining ex-cmple 'ef a Commonwealth, which lays in tbe minds of its youth the deep and strong foundations of its luture prosperity, ond whose most dilligent care is freely to offer to every one of its people the blessings of a sound Education. In intimate connection with Educstion, as the morals of a people depend to a great extent upon their intelligence, stands the subject of the prohibition of the Traffic in Intoxicating Drinks. I respectfully invite jour attention to this subject, as one which concerns the most vital interests of your constituents, ard which is among the first to enlist the wannest sjmpathy of the philanthropist and the profoundest thought of the patriot and legislator. These fcn'iments I have long entertained and freely expressed upon this subject are well known to my fellow citizens. My confidence in the power ond duty of the Legislature to prohibit the Traffic in Intoxicating Liquor as a beverage remains unshaken.

I deem the principle of Prohibition to be in pcrlcct accordance with our Constitution and in haimony with the obligations which the government owes to the people. Few, if any, of the sources of evil have been so prolific of mischief, have sent forth so vast a desolation, ond pioduecd such ovei whelming misery throughout all tbe departments of social and demesne life, as the sale of Intoxicating Liquors. The people have a right to demand at the hands of their agents protection frcm these evils, so destructive of the happiness ond well-being of society. 1 conceive that the true interests of.the Stnte, ard the hopes of tbe rising generation, require a prohibitory law with ample powers effectually to enforce its provisions, prescribing penalties commensurate with the offences it prohibits, ond adapted to ccconi- complish its great design, the extinguish ment of the traffic. 1 he constitutionality of several of the most important provisions of the present law of tbe Stale upen this subject lias been settled by the Supreme Court, a tribunal which has the just confidence of our citizens.

Coming hom all portions of the Commonwealth, you bave personal knowledge of the practical operations of this law, and its adaptation to accomplish the purposes for which it was designed, and are well fitted to judge of the necessity of further legislation on this subject. Agriculture is our great leading employment and source of support. This department of labor manifestly deserves every attention and encouragement hich ill tend to its advancement and prosperity. Tbe application of Science to Agriculture has already disclosed the secrets of the composition of the soil and the laws which regulate the germination and growth of vegetable organization. Through the investigations of Science, also, bave been discovered the nature and properties of fertilising substances, and under their judicious application, barren wastes have been converted into smiling and productive fields.

It is a hap py omen that Agnculture is now attracting the attention and exciting the interest of all classes of our citizens. I conceive it to be the duty of government to encourage and increase this interest to give every possible facility and protection to ibis puisuit to furnish to the popular mind correct ac counts of the discoveries of science in this de)rtment to promote agricultural education to offer honors and premiums to encourage an honorable emulation and valuable discoveries and achievements in this most ancient and useful art and thus- to stimulate cultivation and improvement in every branch of this deportment of industry, and induce habits of domestic economy by every practicable means. On the success of our Manufactures depends to a gieat extent the prosperity of our Agriculture. It become us to develope tbe resources of our own State and to encourage the productive industry of our own citizens. -Any inducement which the Legislature can consistently present, that will lead to increased interest and larger ac complishment in this department, and pre vent the existing droit upon our resources.

resulting from the extensive sale, in this Howe, Green, Woodward, Powers, and Tail, and opposed by Messrs Hubbard and Stevens of East Montpelier, and adopted. By Mr Stevens of St. Albans, that the House proceed to the election of Chaplain to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Mr Mead proposed an amendment, that the present clergyman of this House bo invited to olli- cuite during the session, without adcbtional compensation. Pending the consideration of this amendment, the House odjourned.

n. rroyer by the Chaplain. Petitions. By Mr Flint, of James II. Hutchinson, and seventy six others, proving for the protection of citizens of this State residing in Kansas referred to the select committee on Slavery.

Resolutions. From the House, for committee to canvass votes for county officers for election of State officers at 10 a. m. on Tuesday next; for publication of election sermon and adopting joint rules lor the time being suspending the tenth joint rule, to allow passage of bill repealing act of 1855 relating to the bringing of suits adopted. By Mr Pierpoiut, that the Senate now proceed to elect standing committees; a-dopled.

On motion of Mr Phelps of Windham, the rules providing for the election of the chairmen of the several standing committees by ballot was suspended, and the Senate proceeded to the election of the standing committees, and the following were elected On F'inance. r. Wnrner, Phelps, Cahoon. On Judiciary Mr Pierpoiut, Keyes, Underwood. On Claims.

Mr Hotchkiss, Wright, Wilson. On Education. Mr Converse, Flint, Royce. On Agriculture Mr Gregory, Marsb, Barber. On Manufactures -'Mr Blake, Field, Cole.

On Elections 'lhonipson, Walker. On Military Affairs Davis, Dwight, Jones. On Roods. Hunton, Burton, Johnson. On Banks Benton, Willard, Wires.

On Land Taxes Thompson, Reynolds, F'lint. General Committee Phelps, Field, Barber. By Mr Hotchkiss, that so much of the Governor's message as relates to the subject of Slavery, be referred to a select committee of three, to be appointed by the Presi dent adopted, ond the President appointed Messrs Underwood, Converse and Greg ory. Bills. From the House, repealing act of 1855, in relation to tbe bringing of suits referred to committee on judiciary.

Reports. By Judiciary committee, in fa vor ot House bill to repeal act ol leoo, relating to the bringing of actions. Mr Pierpoint moved that the rules of the Senate be suspended, so that the bill may be passed to the third reading immediately. Opposed by Mr Hotchkiss. Supported by Messrs Pierpoint, Hunton, nderwood ond Keyes, who said that they had examined the bill with great care, and were satisned that it was just wnat was needed as an immediate remedy.

Suits were being brought under the law of 1855 as fast as lawyers could make the writs, for sums not lorge enough to be appealable, ond in distont ports of the State, here the expenses ol litigation were more than the a. mount of the demand. Mr Hotchkiss withdrew his objectien, when Mr Cahoon objected that the bill would not entirely effect the object proposed. He thought that the Senate should delay its passage long enough to see if some measure could not be devised that would be more effectual. Mr Denton was of the same opinion, and thought it should lie on the table till afternoon.

He was willing to go to the very verge of power, in remedying the evils of the hasty legislation of last session. The motion to suspend was carried and the bill passed by a unanimous vote. Itesolutwn. isy Mr JJavi, that the (Sen ate now proceed to elect a committee on joint rules adopted, and Messrs Underwood of Chittenden, and Cahoon of Caledo nia were elected. On motion of Mr Pierpoint, the Senate odjourned.

HOUSE. Proyer by Rev. Eli Ballou. Resolutions. By Billings, thanking Rev.

l)r Child for his election sermon, requesting a copy for the press, and ordering the printing of one thousond copies; adopted. Jiv Air Uortbolomew, lor the election of U. S. Senator on Wednesday next, at 10 1-2 a. m.

adopted. By Mr Powers, suspending the tenth Joint Rule, for the purpose of final action upon the bill repealing act of 1855, relating to the bringing of suits, (the Washington co. IS. 1. Insurance co.

matter;) adopted, ond concurred in by the Senate. Public bills referred to the committee on printing. By Mr. Hutchinson, repealing so much ot chapter Compiled statutes as provides lor the election of a State Superintendent of common schools. By Mr.

Marsh of Brandon, in addition to oct of 1852, relating to witnesses, married women moy testify. By Mr. Powers, providing for the reference of actions in the County Courts to Commissioners, in the discretion of the Court, and actions not to be subject to review. By Mr. Merrill, to exempt highways from the operations of the Statute of limitations.

By Mr. Colby, to restrict the ligh; of ap peal lrom judgments of justices of the peace, unless exceeding $50, instead of $10 as provided by the present statute. Referred to Judiciary committee without printing. By in relation to checking baggnge on railroads, requiring every piece of baggage to be checked under a penalty of $10 and forfeiture of fare. By Mr.

Merrill, in relation to the regulations of burial grounds. By Mr. Taft, to enlarge the jurisdiction of justices, in civil cases. By Mr. Kimball, in reference to the Grand List, that no deduction from the valuation of personal property shall be made by listers for any debts due.

By Mr. Bradley, in relation to writs of error, rcnealing sec. seventv-fire of cliaD. twenty-nine of the C. S.

referred to judi ciary committee. Private Bills. By Mr. Field, to pay D. G.

Searle $31.25, referred to committee on claims. By Mr. Stewert, to construe act annexing a part of the town of Addison to the town of Weybridge, so as to embrace lands surveyed by Carlos Blake referred to a select committee of five. By Mr. Stoddard, to annex Bradley Vole to the towns of Concord and Kirby referred to general committee.

Petitions. Of Richard Burrows and others, read on motion of Mr. Cross; laid on the table. Of Cyrus C. Benjamin, for the preservation of fish in St.

Albans Bay referred to a select committee of three from Franklin county. The chair announced as committee on Joint Rules, Messrs. Colby and Hutchinson. The question came uo in reference to Chaplain for the session, when Mr. Shaw a- rose to make personal explanation, saying that he intended no disparagement to the clergymen of Montpelier, in his resolution of yesterday.

On motion of Mr. Colby, the resolution was dismissed. Mr. Stacy moved that the resident officiating clergymen be invited to officiate in rotation. Mr.

Merrill moved an amendment that the House proceed at 3 o'clock this afternoon to the election of a Chaplain. Mr. Cheney arose and said Whit vsrioas hindrances we awet la cuuiug I the Merer ejest." The amendment of Mr. Merrill was sup-1 agreed to. hen Uorge R.

Thompson, was elected unanimously. Mr. Thompson being sworn, entered up-op. the duties of his office. On motion of Mr.

Merrill the clerk was instructed to furnish the members of the house with two daily and one weekly paper, at their respective boarding places. On motion of Mr. Wallace, the clergymen of Montpelier were invited to officiate during the session as chaplains to the house. The chair appointed the following gentlemen as committee on rules Messrs. Kitt-redge of Fairhaven, Merrill of Montpelier.

On motion of Mr. Powers, the senate was informed of the organization of the house, the chair appointing for this purpose the gentleman from Woodstock. Mr. Merrill moved that a committee of two be appointed to notify the governor of the organization of the house, which was agreed the speaker appointed MeBsrs. Kittredge and Steele Ibr this purpose.

Washington County Insurance Co. Bill. By Mr. Powers of Woodstock, to repeal an act approved Nov. 4, 1855, in reference to the bringing of suits.Tliis bill applies to and annuls suits that have been brought for assessments of the Washington Co.

N. Y. Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ordered to a 2d reading when Mr. Powers moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of passing the bill immediately. This motion was supported by Mr.

Powers, opposed by Messrs. Bradley, Merrill and Kittredge, and failed for want of a two-thirds vote. On motion of Mr. Merrill, the bill was referred to a select committee of five, and the house adjourned. SENATE 2 o'clock, P.

M. On motion of Mr. Converse, tbe senate proceeded to the election of secretary, and Clurk II. Chapman, of Ludlow, was elected by a unanimous vote. On motion of Mr.

Johnson, the senate proceeded to the election of assistant secretary, and Reuben C. Benton, of Lunenburgb, was elected by a vote of28 tol. On motion of Mr. senate proceeded to the election of chaplain, and Rev. Alonzo Webster was elected by a vote of 19 to 11.

Resolutions. By Mr. Hotchkiss, that a message be sent to the house of representatives informing them of the organization of the senate, and of their readiness to proceed to business adopted. By Mr. Dwight, that the senate provide for each member or.e weekly and two daily newspapers, such as each shall designate, during the session of the Legislature adopted.

By Mr. Converse, that a committee of three be appointed by the president to prepare rules for the government of the senate, and that a committee be appointed to act in conjunction with a committee of the house, to prepare rules for the joint assembly adopted. Hy Mr. Benton, that a committee of two be appointed to inform the governor that the senate had organized and were ready to receive communications adopted, and the president appointed Messrs. Benton of liases, and Underwood of Chittenden.

Resolutions from the House. That the clerk of the house of representatives procure one thousand copies of the legislative directory for the use of members the present session that both houses meet in joint assembly at 10 o'clock A. tomorrow, to hear the report of committee appointed to canvass the voteB of tbe freemen of the state, for governor, lieut. governor and treasurer, and if found necessary to elect such officers that the senate and house of representatives moet immediately after tbe election of state officers at the Brick Church, for religious services, and that the Rev. Willard Child lie invited by the secretary of state to deliver on election sermon in accordance with the foregoing resolution which were iassed in concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Pierpoiut, the senate adjourned. HOUSE Washington County, JV. Y-Co. Bill introduced.

By Mr. Stewart, to repeal the act of 1855, in reference to the bringing of suits existing suits may be transferred within one month to towns where the defendants resides referred to the select committee on that subject. Resolutions. By Mr. Powers, that the two Houses meet in joint assembly, at 10 A.

M. to-morrow, to hear the rejiort of the committee to canvass the votes for Governor, Lieut. Governor, and Treasurer; adopted. By Mr. Albee, to furnish the members with six hundred copies of the directory; amended to one thousand and adopted.

By Air. Bartholomew, that the two Houses meet in Joint Assembly to elect U. S. Senator on Saturday next at 1 1 1-2 o'clock lost. By Mr.

Kittredge, that the members of both Houses repair to the Brick Church at 10 o'clock to-morrow, to listen to an election sermon by Rev. Mr. Child, and that both Houses afterwards convene in the Hall of the House, to attend the inauguration of the Governor. This resoluion was discussed by Messrs. Kitridge, Merrill and Billings adopted.

By Air. Marsh, that the two Houses meet in joint assembly to elect a Secretary of State and other officers at 10 o'clock, A. on Monday next amended so as to read Wednesday next adopted. By Mr. Atwood, for joint committee to examine certificates, and canvass the rotes for county officers adopted.

A canvassing committee of three from each county was appointed by the chair, and were duly sworn to canvass the votes for State officers, to wit Bennington Co. Messrs. Hollv, Hard, JicDonald. Addison Co. Messrs.

Cross, Taft, Allen. Rutland Co. Messrs. Cope-land, Jtarnard, Howe, of Mt T. Windham Co.

Messrs Crosby of Deone, Hunt of Ternon. Windsor Co. essrs. Balcom Cheney, Wilvy. Orange Co.

Messrs. Gil-more, George, Washington Co. Messrs. Green, F'arker, Wells. Caledonia Co.

Messrs. Hastfoijs, Johnson, Somers. Essex Co. Messrs. Bill, Beottie, Hobson.

Orleans Co. Messrs. Elkjns, Nutter, Howard. Lamoille Co. Messrs.

Bentley, Hartshorn, Robinson. Chittenden Co. Messrs. Williams, Beers, Stevens. Franklin Co.

Messrs. Stevens, Weed, VVait. Grand Isle Co. Messrs. Hibbard, Fiury, Landon.

A message from the Senate was received notifying the House of the oranganization of that body, and the appointment of a committee to canvass votes for State officers Adj. SENATE Friday, Oct. by the Chaplain. The Journal was read and approved. The President announced the appointment of the following committees Committee on Joint Rules.

Messrs. Converse of Windsor, Cahoon of Caledonia. Committee on Rules for the Senate. Messrs. Marsh of Rutland, Flint of Orange, Davis of Windsor.

The President having retired, the Senate elected Senator Hotchkiss of Lamoille, President of the Senate pro tern when the Senate went into joint assembly. On returning, on motion of Mr. Warner, a committee of two was appointed to wait on the Lieut Governor, elect, and inform of his election. The President appointed Messrs. Warner and Hunton.

Whereupon the committee waited upon ate adjourn it be to meet on Monday ut 11 o'clock, A. M.j adopted. On motion of Mr. Hotchkiss, so much of the governor's message as relates to education, was referred to the committee on education. On motion of Mr.

Benton, so much of tho governor's message as relates to military affairs, was referred to the committee of mili tary affairs. On motion of Mr, Royce, so much of the governor's message as relates to the attaching of property on mesne process was referred to the committee on the judiciary. On motion ot so much of the governor's message as relates to tho prohibitory r'juor law, was referred to tho general committee. tin motion ol Air. 1 la vis, so much ol the governor's message as relates to agriculture was referred to tho committee on agricul ture.

On motion of Mr. Blukc, so much of the governor's message as relates to banks was referred to the committee on banks. On motion of Mr. Underwood, so much of the governor's message as relates to tbe subject ol railroads, was referred to the committee on roads. Report.

By the judiciary committee, Senate bill repealing the act of 1855, relating to the bringing of suits, that the same ought not to pass, as it has already been superceded by a bill of the House for the same purpose. On motion of Mr. Benton, the bill was postponed indefinitely. On motion of Mr. Warner, the Senate aeljourncd.

HOUSE. The governor's secretary announced to the House, that the Governor had approved the bill repealing an act entitled an act in reference to the bringing of suits, approved Nov. 14th, 1855. Resolutions. By Mr.

Merrill, that all bills ordered to be printed, have also printed with them the name of the moved a-doptcd. By Mr. Cross, that so much of the Governor's message as relates to temperance, be referred to a select committee of nine adopted. By Mr. Smith of Shelbume, that so much of tbe governor's message as relates to com mon schools be referred to committee on education adopted.

By Mr. Powers, providing for Joint Assembly on Tuesday next, at 3 o'clock, P.M., to hear report of the committee appointed to canvass the votes for county officers, judges of probate, and justices of the peace, and to elect such of those officers as 1b found necessoryi adopted. Public bills introduced and referred to committee on By Mr. Stewart, granting exclusive jurisdiction to the United States over site for Court House in Rutland and Windsor. Petition.

Of John N. Morse and others, for the annexation of Bradley Vale to the towns of Concord and Kirby referred to general committee. Adjourned. SENATE, Monday, Oct. 13.

Proyer by the Chaplain. Resolutions. Hy Mr. Hunton, that the Senate proceed to the election of a commit- of three from each Congressional district to canvass the votes for Representatives to congress adopted. On motion of Mr.

Hunton, it was ordered that the said committee be appointed by the President. By Mr. Converse, that the President appoint a committee of three on printing a-dopted. The President appointed the committee to canvass votes for Representatives to Congress, as follows First District Messrs. Burton, Marsh, Wainer; Second District Messrs.

Phelps, Johnson, Walker Third District Messrs. Wilson, Cole, Hotchkiss. Committee on printing Messrs. Phelps, Blake, Davis. Petitions.

By Mr. Hotchkiss, ofWm. H. Shepard and others, praying for an act to incorporate the society known as the Literary Adelphi of Fairfax, Vt referred to committee on education. Bills introduced.

By Mr. Gregory, in amendment of an act to prohibit the traffic in intoxicating liquors referred the committee on printing. By Mr. Keyes, to incorporate the Windham co. bank referred to the committee on banks.

By Mr. Keyes, in addition to the thirty-fourth chap, of compiled statutes; referred to committee on printing. By Mr. Hotchkiss, to incorporate the Literary Adelph ofFairfax to committee on education. By Mr.

Benton, to change the name of Emily S. Joslin to Emily Joslin Graves, and making her heir-at-law to certain per sons therein mentioned referred to general committee. On motion of Mr. Keyes, the Senate adjourned. HOUSE Praver by Kev.

Mr. Lord. i'uWic bills. By Mr. Merrill, relating to to conveyance of highways, in estate conveyed by deed, the evistence of any public highway on any part of same shall not be treated as breach of warranty to committee on printing.

By. Mr. Howard, to amend aec. 3, of 34 of relating to deposition of witnesses, empowering roasters in chancery to issue subpeuas; referred to judiciary committee. By Mr.

Mead, relating to exemption of personal property from attachment and execution, team and fodder to keep same, carriage and harnnss for farming, be also exempted referred to the judiciary committee. By Mr. relating to homesteads, (value of homestead be increased to one thousand, iustead of five hundred as now;) to committee on pra ting. Bv Mr. Merrill, relating to fences aeijoin-ing highways, all distinction between fences on the highwags and other fences to be annulled to committee on printing.

By Mr. Powers, that the salaries of Judges ofthe Sunreme Court shall be $1800 and they shall not demand fees for official services performed, ana me omce oi reporter abolised to com. on printing. Resolutions. By Mr, Stoddard, that the Sargeant-at-Arm be instructed to carpet tbe lobies; adopted.

Bv Mr. Lewis, that so much ofthe Gov ernor's Message relating to the Millitia be referred to the committee on military affairs adopted. By Mr. Terrill; tliat so much ofthe Gov-enrnor's Message as relates to railroad, be referred to committee on roads adopted. By Mr.

Atwood, that committee of one from each county be appointed to report on mileage adopted, By Mr. Balcom, that no much ofthe Governor Message relating to insolvency be referred to a select oommittee of seven adopted. By Mr. Putchinson, that the Speaker be instructed to invite the Hon. Solomon Foot to address the Hons on tech national subject it he should prefer at seven o'clock General SUsentbk Montpelier, Oct 9, 1836.

Pursuant to the Constitution the members elect of the Senate and House of Representatives assembled at the State House on Thursday, Oct. Oth, at 10 o'clock, r. m. SENATE. The Senate was called to or-der by the President Prayer by Kev.

W. II. Lord. The roll being called, twenty-eight Senators answered to their names. Resolution.

By Mr. Hotchkiss, that the rules of the last Senate be adopted for the government of the Senate until others be provided; adopted. The following named Senators were appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Senate, a committee to canvass the votes of the freemen of the State, for Governor, Lieut Governor and Treasurer Bennington county, E. B. Burton Windham, Wm.

11. Jones Rutland, J. Marsh Windsor, A. P. Hunton Addison, J.

Pierpoint; Orange, J. M. Flint; Chittenden, M. Wires Washington, J. Gregory Calo-.

donia, E. A. Cahoon Franklin, Wm. H. Blake Lamoille, J.

M. Hotchkiss Orleans, Wm. B. Cole; Essex, R. C.Benton; Grand Isle, Asa Reynolds.

Adj. HOUSE. At ten o'clock, a. the members elect of the house were called to order by ('has. W.

Willard, Secretary of State, and the roll having been called, the members were sworn. Mr. Stacy of Burlington moved that Mr. Wondard, from the town of Westford, be admitted to a seat without producing his credentials, and the motion was carried. The Secretary of State presented the name of William Hall of Holland, and on of F.

F. Merrdl, the gentleman was admitted to his seat without producing bis credentials. The chair directed the attention of the house to the election of Speaker. F. Merrill nominated Hon.

George W. Grandey of Vergennes, and Mr. Wells nominated Mr. Henry L. Watson of Guildhall.

The ballots being taken, the result was as follows Whole number of votes 221 Necessary for choice 111 Geo. W. Grandey 196 Henry L. Watson 16 Thos. E.

Powers 7 Scattering 2 Thereupon Mr. Grandey was declared e-lected. The chair appointed Mr. Merrill of Montpelier and Mr. Stewart of Middlebu-ry, to conduct the speaker elect to his seat.

Whereupon the Speaker appeared, took the oath of office, and addressed the house of representatives as follows of the House of Representatives i tVank you for this honor. And in as-uming the position to which you bave so generously called me, I beg leave to assure you that feel gratefully sensible of the high obligations imposed upon me by this flattering testimonial of your kind personal regard, and ycur unabated confidence and good will My brief experience in the d'scharge of the duties of this cbair forbids me to indulge the presumption that I shall avoid the commission of mistakes and errors and in venturing to accept it at the present time, I feel painfully apprehensive that, with my most earnest endeavors to execute the dim-cult and delicate trust you have confided to my care, I shall fall far short of fulfilling your expectations. But while my experience, as an occupant of this chair the past two sessions, has of'te admonished me of my own unfortunate lia bility to commit errors and indiscretions, it has also taught me that the presiding officer of the Vermont House oft Representatives may always rely, with entire confidence, upon ths cardial and sustaining sympathy, the kiad and generous forbearance, and the uniform liberality end courtesy of his associates upon this floor, in his efforts to direct, with parliameirtary propriety and decorum, their legislative deliberations. And it lias also furnished we tbe welcome and encouraging assurance, that at all times, the most charitable and liberal construction will be placed upon his acts, his mo tires end his decisions. Relying upon these assurances ef th epast, and earnestly invoking tbe exercise of tbe same degree of leniency which has hitherto been extended to me while occupying this position, I accept the office you dare so generously tendered me, and pledge you in return, the strictest impartiality and fidelity in the discharge of my duty, and assure you, gentlemen, that it shall be my faithful and constant endeavor to do equal and exaet justice to all the.

members of this house, and to perform my portion of the labors of tbe session in such a manner as to deserve the high compliment of your approval. And, gentlemen, my highest aim will be reached, and my strongest hopes realized, if, before the intelligent and impartial tribunal of your own united wisdom and judgment, I shall to acquit myself to justify the confidence yon have reposed in ma, and prove myself worthy of the responsible trust with which I bare been honored. The Speaker directed the house to the election of elerk pro tempore, when Mr. Marsh nominated George R. Thompson of Montpelier, and Mr.

Wells of Woodbury nominated James T. Thurston, of Montpelier. The mult of tbe ballot was as follows Hull of Victory, Stevens Orleans Messrs Clurk of 1' lost, Hall of Holland Lamoille Messrs. Perry of Johnson, Stevens, Thomas Franldin Messrs. Smith of Ufford, Rnnslow; (land Isle Messrs.

Landon, Mott, Hibbard. The Senate come in and the report of the canvassing committee was made, to wit For Governor. Whole number of votes 45,983 Necessary to a choice 22,992 Ryland Fletcher received 34,052 Henry Keyes received 11,061 Scattering 27011,931 Majority for Gov. Fletcher, jfor Li'oif. Governor, AVhole number of votes Necessaay to a choice James M.

Slude received 22,121 45,634 22,818 33,828 11,577 Wyllys Lyman received Scattering Alajoity lor Oov. blade, For Treasurer. Whole number of votes NccesBi.ry to a choice Henry M. Bates received James T. Thurston received 10,651 22,022 45,079 22,786 34,227 Scattering 20111,152 Majority for Treasurer Bates, 23 075 Resolutions.

By Mr. Billings, for a committee to canvass votes for members of Congress; adopted. By Mr. Cross, for ventilation of the hall of the House laid on the table. Report.

By committee on rules, the rules of the House of last year with amendments, creating a new committee on bills for private corporations, to be called tbe committee on corporations requiring the subject matter of each bill to be indicated in the title at the time of introduction, and the mover's name to be endorsed on the bill and alto requiring a two thirds vote of the members present to suspend the rules. Mr. Colby moved to strike out the rule requiring a committee on printing, which was supmrted by Mr. Colby, opposed by Messrs. Crosby of Wilmington, Spencer, Billings, and Green, and lost.

the rules were then adopted. The committee to canvass the votes for members of Congress consists of the follow ing gentlemen lor the respective Districts: First Distbict Messrs. Denio, Rugeles, MngRley, HJlswort, Kider, Campbell ot Her lin, l'erry of Plainfield. Second District Messrs. Xewton, Stone, Lenimex, Aldrich, Rollins, Baldwin, Jenk ins.

Tliird District Messrs. Shaw, Smith, Goff, Molt, Ternll, Fish, Watson. Inauguration of the Covernnor. Pursuant to resolution, the joint assem bly met at half past twelve clock, to witness the ceremonies attending the administration of the oath to the Governor. On motion of Mr.

Merrill, voted that a committee of three ha appointed, one from the Senate and two from the House, to wait on the Governor and inform him of bis election, and to conduct bim to the bar of tin House, to receive the oath of office. The Chair appointed the following committee Messrs Pierpont, Steele, and Spencer, who performed that service, and Governor Fletcher appeared and was sworn. After the administration of the oath, the annual message of the Governor was i cad, after which tbe Senate withdrew and tbe House adjourned. Coventor's message. Fellow citizens of the Senate, and Howe of Representatives In assuming the responsible station assigned me by the Freemen of Vermont, I desire to express to them through you their Representatives, the profound sentiments of i grauiuae wnn ui ou uiuiy distinguished and so cordially conferred, has inspired me and to give them the assurance of my most sincere devotion to the interests of this Commonwealth.

During tbe past year, under the protect ing care ot a merciful Providence, general health has prevailed, a bountiful harvest has rewarded tbe labors of the husbandman, ana the laudable and varied pursuits of our citi-ens have been prosecuted with merited success. For these continued blessings, it becomes us to make a public and devout acknowledgment to the great and good Being whose watchful Providence and propitious smiles have been vouchsafed to the people of this State during the vicissitudes of another year. In the discharge of our high duties, let us.