Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-12

S osen seld ANA done IN this house already duFtng
'h'S session. IL is said that repeal the law be-
cause has not yet gone into operaii0n-t 10 yet an
experiment. But am in favor Of experiments; there
mr. Speaker we see an experiment lpo'ntIlg to me
was successful one. hope we may go on with this
until il may be in like manner successful.
Mr.. C. Curtias. Il has been said by the gentleman
from Lehfeld, that the particular ruling party in
Connecticut ought TO represent the whole State in
Congress. Thai is il Fairfield county should be de-
Saocrafic whea all the Of The State Of the po-
Iical opinions OF the gentleman from Litchfeldten
Fairfield County cannot be represented in Congress
ut all. These are not what understand by
publican principles.
TMr. C. also iBdnIged himself in some attempts at
personalities, upon which, however, the reporter has
NO time 20 waste.
MIR. Buckley said, aside from the reasons urged BY
ihe gentleman from Lite hfeld, relative the want Of
permanency in the districts there another objection
to the BILL and that is the County Of Middesex is di
vided and joined partly 10 New Haven County. am
opposed 10 breaking up county lines and removing an
cient land marks. This reason alone should induce
me 10 vote for repeal Of The law. which gives so un
equal representation. most heartily respond to
the sentiments Oi the gentleman from Lltchfet, that
this small State should present its strength in Congress
uBbrOkeR and undivided,
Mr.. Wilson-I cannot consent to let this bill pass
without stating my objections districting object
20 ii first the principle tina, the majority should gov
era. By this law the minority may gOverD,-and one
thr, Of the electors Of this State may send members
= Go Congress.
Mr.. Willey.-I hope shall be uniform and consist
in the which give; have always been op-
passed 10 distrciiBg The which exist for dis
srictng other States do not exist in this State The
State OF New York is large State but this 10 small
one. ] am elector Of this State, and do not wish
tobe confined TO a single county 10 making my selec-
ton Of candidates; wish to have The range ot the
whole State.
MIR. q. WelIes.-Tn reply to the gentleman last up,
who says he wishes to have the range OF the whole
State, wish to know whether citizen Of Ne" York
has any more advantage in that particular.
Bill passed, 1872 yeas to 20 nays.
Bill appointing Justices Of the Peace for Llichheld
Co which pissed this House, cane from the Senate
amended by striking out FIVE names, and inserting 10
others.
Acomm,tee circumference was called for by Mr.. H.
Smith, and motion to reconsider and concur was
made by Mr.. J. Smith. After warm dispute, IN
WHICH Messrs. WeIles II. Smith, Dntton, Taylor,
Carringon, Church, Humphrey and McCurdy spoke
-th1 CHAIR decided tha, the motion for conference
was not in ORDER and that the motion TO reconsider
and concur was the proper one IN order.
Another warm debate then ensned ON concurrence.
On the question of concurrence in respect TO eras-
the erased in the Senate, lOO IN The ahrm-
alive, and 66 in the negative.
House then concurred.
Mr.. q. Weles said he would ask for his own in
forRa0n and Cnr others, what opportunity there was
Oow for c"mmittee Of conference.
The CHAIN is the opinion OF the Char mat q
m",ioH for committee wonit not now be IN order,
l,ecause there is disagreement between tue two
Houses.
Bill for an act allowing the Fairfield County Sher-
iff IN appoint ten deputies, passed.
Bin To amend the Hospital charter. passed.
Bill appointing Charles Arnold, Judge OF Probate
for the district OF Hadan, which PASSED this Hoase,
came from the Senate with amendment, striking
The name of Charles Arnold and inserting that OF
Ely Warner. House concnrred, 80 to II.
Bill for act TO incorporate the Exchange Bank,
which was yesterday negatiyed in this Ho"se was
br"uah, from the Senate with different vote, being
there passed.
O" the qeesiion Of reconai.Iesng and concnrring
with the Senate, there were 81 in the affirmative and
ct in the negative. The bill is therefore passed.
Igsm sday forenoon, Jane s.
RnHr ri. orfsrn N.
Sion their absences, flF abe sake Of milking up the
bill Of dehcnfures. An hour and half was consum-
ed 10 this business.
Bill Cur incorporating the silk manufacturing COM
pany. taken up aud read. Amended by striking out
the clauses eNemting the stock from taxation until is
is six per ceHt, and The workmen from militia
hng from ,axa,,oa for five years-b'ii then passed.
eliiiiia bill taken mp aud read third time.
Mr.. J. c. Smith moyed TO postpone indefinheiy.
Mr.. Seiden opposed The posiponeme"t.. The bh's
have been drawn up with care by gentleman who
stands az high any one, respects knowledge OF
this subject, General Boohl and 10 nearly upon the
model oi the law just passed 10 Massachusetts.
MIR. Haagerfora spike in behalf Of the bilL
MIR. MeCurdy answered Mr.. Smith.
= Mr.. khbe gave high concentrations 70 the indus
try aHd care Of the committee the subject.
Mr.. Carringiom sI,nke Of the great importance oil
the subject and Of the loud call Of the people that
they should be relieved from this burden. We are
hound ny the wishes Of constituents 70 repeal the
law.
Mr.. Rockwell advocated the bill. He had heen the
bearer oI many twenty pelsiOns against lhe pres
system signed by mechanics, farmers, and other
tailoring men. He believed the voice Of the whole |
community TO he against IT, except some oil those VINO
now held mil'lary offices, who perhap: were fearful
that they shou be slorn Of Of their importance.
Alter some confused propositions to amend made |
and Withdrawn, and some remarks by Messrs Haley |
and Darlington i'm favor Of the bill the previous ques
tion moved and sustained aad the bill passed.
Resolution appointing the Comptroller, and TIE |
Hon. Elisha Sterling, Committee to inquire into the
judicial expenses Of this State, and the expediency OF
some alterations ia the laws this subject.
Mr.. T.. Smith presented written statement OF the
judicial expenses Of this State for some years past
and spoke in favor of the resolution.
Mr. G. Welles called up his immortal resolutions on
the organization of the u. States. this State. the /
towns cities oroushs, parishes, school districts, &C.
Sc Sc. sc.
IThe reading Of the resolutions called forth consid
erahie indie coFnus tttering.l-
He made short speech the subj ect.
Mr.. Scofelh moved = reference to the Judiciary i
Committee the part Of the house. considerable |
iaughing
MIR. T. Smith thought il much more proper that the
house should gu into consideration Of them On co""-
tee OF the s1hoie. Increased laughter.
Mr.. Kbbe moved TO make these important resolu- |
tons the special order Of the day at 10 o'clock on the
fourth day of July nert Immense laughter.1
Mr. Haley spoke in favor Of the resolutio0s aDd de-
prccaied the expressions Of contempt against them.
great deal Of warm talk followed, till the Hosse
tired Of il: and the \
Previous question moved BY Mr.. kIbbc, and
sustained by the House.
Resolutions indefinitely postponed, by sete OIL
Collector of School Districts, If ten inhabitants re-
s,. nn4 aaMh