Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-11-22

American would them
direct communication through this territory for the march of their
armies from Halifax to Quebec Then that the first ntma
ton of any claim to this territory made known-a claim in the
opinion committee, unprecedented On
this question it is believed the United States plainly in the
right and the British government plainly the wrong Your
committee therefore, beg leave Recommend the adoption of the
following resolutions:
l. Resolucdby the Snae and House Of Representatives. That
heartily respond to the sentiments contained in the resolutions from
tie states Of Maine and New Hampshire above referred
Resopcd by the Senate and House Of Representatives. That it
is the duty of the general government prosecute the settlement
the north eastern boundary question: without any unnecessary delay
Resoed by the Senate and House Of Representatives. That
while deprecae with Great Britain great national evil
and TO be resorted only necessity and while
Recommend TO the of the United States concatoy
vet firm decided the subject vet such course fail
pledge ourselves sustain the authorities Union main
tanning their rights, with all the power,
Resolped bv The Senate and House of That his
copy of the foregoing report and resolutions the executives of the
of Maine and New HAMPSHIRE and each
and representatives in congress-
RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO SLAVERY
WHEREAS domestic slavery in the District of Columbia
der the express authority of Congress- which, the time of
ceon of the district eenaced the slave codes of Mary land
and Virginia: And whereas the sanction thus given slavery
in its federation at the seat of government forms manifest VIC
aton, by the nation Of the first principles of justice, and has
tendency corrupt the moral of the whole people of the
United States And whereas the domestic slave trade carried
the said district unjust in principle aud scarcely less
inhuman, than the African slave trade therefore,
Resolved By the Senate and House Of representatives. That
senators congress benstrued and be request
ed their influence procure early possible repeal
Resored By the and House Of Representatives. That
congress be instructed and representatives be
quese to use their utmost cndeavors prevent the adoption by
either House Of Congress- of rule ORDER resolution usage
limiting mpaing the constitutional right Of the people petition
congress for the redress of grievances.
Rod That state ought to be admitted into the Unon
the constitution of which authorizes domestic slavery.
R'Od That his exceency the be requested for
ward copy Of the foregoing resolutions each of the and
representatives in congress, from this
RESOLUTION RELATING TO sUNDRY ACCOUNTS
Resolved by the Senate and House Representatives., That the
do of be instructed open with the sergeant
aam which the said shall be charged with the
amount of stationary furniture and other property which shall be
cund to the
house. at the close of each session of the legislature.
Also open with the attorney each COUNT
which the said states attorney shall be charged with the of
money received bonds prosecutions for fnes forfeit
ues penalties, from any other sources in behalf of the
Also, open with the clerk each county,
in which said clerk shall be charged with the amount of money
ced for the the for rede licenses for jurors fees
from any other source, for any other purpose.
Also with the military department of the state
which said department shall be charged
for the support of the militia each year.
Also account with the agent to settle the affairs of the
Vermont Bank such exhibit the interest of
the in that institution.
Aso open with the superintendent of the Vermont
prison. such exhibit the of receipts
and disbursements of that institution
Also digest the report of the treasurer and all 9TH
reports relating the finances of the ae exhibiting in
port the entire of TO the state and the various
pendues each and edition of three hundred copies
to printed the General Assembly, early pc
Rod of the next session may be.
Also report the session of the legislature what mod
fcaon of the law necessary to secure more thorough accoun-
liability by every officer citizen being the receipt of money be-
longing in any wise to the state of Vermont.
RESOLUTIONS IN RELATION TO THE THE SCHOOL FUND AND THE
Resolved b the Senae and House Of Representatives., That the
Of school fund be directed collect the demands
which the individuals said fund and
individual shall neglect for the of SIX months to
fourth of what he be owing said fund.- and fourth
part months thereafter, until all shall be paid shall
be the duty of said commissioner to enforce the collection OF the
by due process provided nothing herein contained shall
delay the collection
any demand if thereby the security be impaired the fl
nal collection hazaded where there doubt of the
security.
Resoced That the of this state be directed to pay all
debts what due to the school fund.-
as borrow from the school fund whatever
may be for that purpose and that part OF the school
10 individuals or corporations
RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESSEN COUNTY BANK
Resolued By The Senate and of Representatives. That David
Sewa Fuam Jr and Daniel Cobb, be appointed
investigate the situation and OF the Bank OF
County the of the transfer OF the stock
said bank foreign purchasers the liabilities and responsibilities
each officer of said bank since the incorporation thereof and to
adopt pursue such by otherwise said
mee may expedent protect the safety fund and the public
from consequence of the failure of said bank redeem its
bills and o frauds if any be found TO exist.
PORT UPON THE SUBJECT OF EDUCATION.
ReSolued By The Senate and House Representatives. That the
be requested appoint committee OF three to prepare
report the session of the legislature of such
plan plans be exeden and udcous into
effect the and suggestions contained the report OF
the committee education to the present legislature
TO THE OE