Litchfield enquirer., 1838-05-24

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might beissued to the Comptroller at once
Mr.. sedgwick made few remarks in opposition TO-
the amendment.
Mr.. Cleveland said Il esntlemen had stated their
objections to the amendment he would endeavor To-
answer them The object OF this resolution was very
apparent however much gentlemen might attempt TO-
dsfigure tit was 10 afford capital electioneerinR
argument 10 the party in power the next campaign
by investigating the expenses ct the government while
in the hands Of the party who had the ascendancy for
the last few years. 1t was intended entirely for party
purposes He did not wish 10 npeach the motives OF
any gentleman but he was speaking as he had right
to speak az member Of the House. He wished TO
go back to the time when the old federal party was in
power, and as that party had again. trinmrhed, he
challenged them to meet the investigation without
lodging. He did not agree with the gentleman from
Groon-he was in favor Of all Investigations by the
people, and if the House should refuse to 60 back
time from 1880 Mr.. C. continued his remarks at
| some length with much vehemence.
MI. Kbbe moved to amend the amendment by ex-
tending the time to 1919.
The Speaker said the question was on the amend
| ment of Mr.. Kbbe TO the amendment.
Mr. cleveland said that as it was question oftime
merely, the longest time must be tried first.
The Speaker decided that the amendment was in
order Mr. Clcaveland appealed from the decision Of
the Chair. The question being taken the House com
firmed the decision Of the Chair.
Mr. Merwin replied to MI cleveland. Mr.. C. he
said could impute such motives to him as he pleased
he should not attempt to look into the breasts Of
members and arraign their conduct-it was sufficient
for him that he knew the motives by which he was
actuated. His Excelency had said that the State
was largely in debt and the object Of the resolution
was to ascertain how this debt was incurred and how
they could get rid Of it..
Mr.. Phelps opposed the amendment. He question.
ed the couresey and pfopriey Of impeaching the mo-
ton to be for the purposes frevenue, and he thought
to extend the time to 1910 would be to defeat it, He
inquired where the gentleman from New: Milford
would lead them to infer that he wished to cover up
! the dolngs OF the party then in power.
Mr. Kibbe withdrew his amendment.
Cleaveland, Messrs Sherman and seIden opposed i
Cleaveland rejoined.
ment. He stated the object and effect of the resou-
ton as understood by him. He could not see the OBJ
Ject OF complmentine men, as had been done, and
casune odum upon their measures, denouncng them
as OF party character and for party purposes. The
gentleman from New; Milford had stated the motives
winch had influenced him in offering the resolution,
recoiectIoHs served him, that gentleman had taken
decided and early stand in favor Of the democratic
party. Was possible that he wished cover ND fed
eral abuses? He could not see the object of Mr..
Cleaveand in going back far without It was to as
certain from what stock his had sprung.
The yeas and nays were then taken on the amend
ment OF VII cleveland, and there appeared yeas 40
nays 147.
So the amendment was lost.
The question was then taken and the original res
Several petitions presented and referred to aprro-
pirate committees.
Communication received from the Governor trans
hitting the annual account Of the receipts and expen-
ditures of Yale college. Read and accepted
Adjourned te'2 cloekr afternoon.
Wednesday, May 16-Ajlernoon.
Petition of Daniel Tomlinson, relating to the Hon.
satonic Railroad. Referred to committee on roads
and brdges-sevcral petitions for the abolition Of all
laws making distinctions on account of color and for
the alteration ofthe license law, referred to appropr
ate committees.
and second times and referred to committee on the
assessment law.
ELECTION OF SENATOR.
The House took up the special order of the day,
being the election of Senator represent the State
in the Congress of the United States, for the term Of
six years from the 4th OF March next. On baoting.
For Dennis Kimberly, 1oo.-D. Kimberly. s-Gen.,
Kimberly. dennis Kemble, l-Denison Kimberly,
ger M Sherman; lo9-,Henry NJ Mes Seth P.
Asa Bacon, l-:Wm: W, Ellsworth, 2-Jabez W..
The Chair announcing the vote, stated il as his
opinion that Dennis Kimberly was elected.
Nj Haley moved that to settle any and ell doubts
The house then proceeded to second ballot when
:. Fss Dennis Kimberly, l4e-John N. Niles, se7R.
Seth P. Beers, 1-Thaddeus Belts, Robert s.
Avery, l--Blank, l-5e. Majority for Kimberly. 81:
Resolution passed declaring Dennis Kimberly
Committee on banks, on the petition Of the Middle
sex County Bank. for an alteration Of their charter,
reported avorably, with bill in form. Bill passed.
Adjourned to 10 O'Clock Tomorrow Rsrning
Thursday May l7-Morning.,
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Sawyer
Bill relating to military force, providing punish;
times and referred to committee on the militia.
Bill relating toll bridges providing for repairs,
read first and second times and referred to committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Sherman said lie had favor to ask Of the
house. He was on the committee on the Judiciary,
and also on the committee on the annexation OF Tex
as. He was unable to attend to both, and wished To-
he excused from serving on the latter committee
Resolution that the committee on interpretations
other than banks be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pedieney Of repeating the law Incorporating the Shar-
on Railroad Company, and report by bill or other
Petition of Ebenezer Sanger, for bounty on rails
ing wheat, referred to committee on agrIeuhare
Remonstrance of Charles H. Smith, against Ger
tain military appointments, referred to committee on
militia. .
Petitions Of Robert French and others, and off
habants of Newtown, for aid to the Housatonc rail-
road referred to committee on internal Improvements
of 1923 citzsns of Goshen and of 40 citizens of New
Haven County for repeal or modification Of the BIS
section OF the medical law, referred to committee on
that subject-of VIM. Odel for compensation for
clothing furnished to prisoners, to committee ON
claims.
Resolution that the committee on the judiciary be
insructedto inquire into the expectancy of alter
ing the law as to require consables to be bound in
sureties to the several towns. Passed.
pursuance Of resolution Of this House, asking intor
nation in regard TO the expense OF managing the
same. Read and laid on the table.
Resolution from the committee on claims. directing
for @27 in favor of Seth Catln Read third time and