Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-19
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vens, Adams Of c. l., Tar!eton, Bard
| Fifth Districf-Messrs. Fairbanks, Scott
of Barre, Cardell, Leonard Of Glover, Rich
OF Maidstone
Door keeper of the Hoase--Joscph somer-
| by.
On motion Of Mr. Backmer, it was resolv-
ed, that the judiciary committee be instruc.
ted 10 report bill abolishing Imprisonment
for debt.
The committee on rules made report,
which was read, and the rules were adopt
| ed
Memorials--Of Martin Gay and LAT vo-
tiers OF Bridport against the traffic in ardent
spirits-rclerred, on motion OF Mr. Fair
banks. 10 a select committee Of one from each
county Of voters Of Orwell referred 10 the
same committee OF Windsor Johnson and
others, on the subject OF slavery; read. on
motion of MIR Fairbanks. and on motion Of
Mr. Goodale, referred TO select committee
of three.
Mr. Kellogg introduced bill to continue
in force the charter Of the bank of Rutland,
which was referred TO the commtiee on
banks
A resolution from the Senate, for a joint
assembly on Saturday morning,to elect COM
n,issioners OF the deaf, dumb and blind SUI
perntendant OF the state prison, bank com
missioners, and auditor OF accounts against
the state, was concurred in.
The account of F. w Hopkins against
the state was referred TO the commIitc Of
Claims. Adjourned
SENATE. 3o'clock, p. NJ. A commun-
icalion was received from the Governor, an.
nouncing the appointment of George b.
Manser. Esq as Secretary ofcivil and mill
,ary affairs, and informing the Senate tina,
he would deliver his annual message 10 NOR
row morning 10 o'clock.
MIR Hubbel offered resolution relating
TO the trustee process, which. on motion OF
Mr. Pierpoinl. was amended and referred to
the committee on the judiciary.
MIR Swift presented the petition OF Henry
Dillon, which was read and referred to a
select commiIlee, Messrs Burton, Hebarl,
and Harvey.
Mr. Chitenden presented the memorial OF
inhabitants OF Burlington, praying for The re-
peal Of existing license laws aud a prohibi-
ton of,he traffic in ardent spirits. A SINH.
lar memorial was presented BY MIR Burton,
OF ladies and inhabitants OF Rupert The
memorials were read and referred Adj.
HOUSE. Petitions rcferreI-Of Troy
Conference Academy. accompanied BY a
bill. increasing number Of trustees, referred
TO the committee on Education. OF RenIy
Dillon, on motion OF Mr. Gowdy read and
laid on the table. OF inhabitants of Gull.
ford. two petitions one Of ladies,l Hubbard
ton. Weybridgr, Vernon and Craiisbury, re.
ferred to committee on temperance memoir.
ais OF selec,men Of Vernon, TO CON. OF
Ways and Means OF inhabitants OF Crahs.
bury and Milton. TO the com. on untisavery
memorials ofChas. S. Spalding aud Others.
10 com. on Military aAairs.
A communication from the Governor. an.
nouncing the appointment OF Geo. b. Man
ser, Secretary OF civil and military affairs.
and that tomorrow at 10 o'clock be would
communicate his annual message, was re-
ceived and read
Resolutions.-By Mr. Fairbanks. raising
an inquiry as TO the expectancy of adyerlis.
ing sherItfs sales in certain cases by Mr.
Butler. as 10 the expediency of abolishing
capital punishment by Mr. Dewey, instruc.
ting the committee OF Elections to inquire /
whether any members OF the House hold OF.
hoes ofifust or profit under the authority Of
Congress-all which were adopted By
Mr. Beardsley instructng the Judiciary
committee 10 report bill abolishing impris. |
onmeD, for Observation-Disclosures, u similar one
having already been adopted. BY MI But. |
ler assigning 10 o'clock, Tuesday next, to
elect Judges Of the supreme cour,-adop,ed
Bills Introduced-By Mr. Leonard, rela.
tive TO acknowledgment. of deeds referred
to General committee, by Mr. Bard repeal.
ing the act relative to the practise OF physic !
and surgery, referred TO judiciary commit. |
tee ; by Mr. Wheeler, to continue in force The
charter OF the hank Of Montpelier, referred
TO the committee on banks.
The bank inspectors report was presen. |
ted, and laid upon the table. Adj
SENATE. Saturday, Oct Is-Memor;.
als-By Mr. Short, of the inhabitants of
Thelford, on the subject OF temperance. On
motion OF MIR kItleredge, the memorial was |
referred to select committee of three. |
(Messrs Young Ranney & Goodwinea SIM. |
lai memorial OF the inhabitants OF Towns. |
end presented by Mr. Barnes, was referred
to the same commiltee) and on motion of
Mr. Converse. the committee on roads and
canals was discharged from the further con.
slderation OF the several temperance memoir. |
ais referred 10 that committee, and the memo.
rails were severally referred 10 the select
committee.
Resoutions.-By Mr. Young, providing
70. canvassing the votes for members of Con-.
gress, passed,and a committee was raised for
the purpose, (Messrs Chandler. Swirl, Bow
en-. Young and Mcmillan; by Mr. Briggs
proposing to amend the joint rules, read and
passed.