Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-11-08

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absence for the remainder of the session.
Adjourned.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Nov. 4.
Prayer by the Chaplain
ESSer Co. Senator
Mr.. FIsk OF the committee of elections made N
written report on the case OF the Senator from
Essex County, and the memorial of Moody Rich
and others, that from the evidence before the com
mttee, Moody Rich, Esq. was duly elected Sena
tor firm the county of Essex, and is entitled to n
seat in the place Of the sitting Senator, Mr. Howe.
The resolution reported by the committee to this
eject and the accompanying papers, on motion
OF Mr.. Sabin, were laid upon the table, and made
the order of the day for tomorrow morning
MIR. Chapman had leave OF absence from and
after to morrow morning
Geological Surrey.
| The bill providing for this object was read
third tlme and ofer debate byMessrs. DANA w oos-
ter, and Sheldon in favor, passed yeas "a, nays g.
Mr. Sheldon said he did not know that his con-
slituents were in layor of the bill. Be that as il
might, we ought even to 60 ahead of public opin-
ION when convinced that measure in contem-
plntlon was of great public utility The interests
TO be promoted by a geological survey of the
state were numerous and important. Those of
science, Of manufactures and of agriculture and
the latter to the great mass of the people is espe
cialy important. The expense OF n survey. Le
believed would be more than saved, by the pre-
ventIon of unsuccessful experiments, by ncom-
petent judges u on minerals, tha, experienced pe
oIogsls know would not defray the expense of
mining The paramount object of the bill was 10
promote the interests of agriculture, in developing
our resources ascertaining the nature of our soils
aud what is best adapted to improvement it met
| his hearty approval
Btt-to pay Rufus Campbell the sum mention
ell, read third time, and after debate at some
length, the bill WINS laid upon the the table from
The House, relating 10 highways, twice read and
referred TO the committee on roads and canals fix
ing the time when public acts shall take effect,
(January 1st) read third time and passed. al
leIing!chapter AZ of the revised statutes catering
the sessions of Chittenden County Courtsl repor.
ted by committee, and ordered to be engrossed
and read third time; TO abolish capital punish
ment-M Mr. Eaton of w. advocated the passage of
the bill in the belief that the dictates ofmercy and
the demands OF justice required the adjustment
OF capital punishment. Should experience prove
the measure unwse or unsafe, it could readily be
repealed. Mr.. E. further stated his views at some
length on the ground that selfdestruction was I'M
Juslfable, and the taking OF another's life justfa-
bile only IN seli-defence-when in our power the
life of an enemy should be Observation-Disclosures
then ceased to operate. So in the case of the
murderer, when in the hands of the government.
his life should be spared though his liberty should
be restrained. The yeas and nays being deman.
ded, the bill was refused third reading, yeas d.
nays IS 10 pay Rufus Campbell the sum mem
toned, called up by Mr.. Dillingham; who stated
the history of the claim as presented to previous
legislatures, and the action had upon it; after de-
bate by Messrs Dana in favor, Messrs Crawford
and French opposed, the bill WINS refused a furth-
er reading, yeas 9, nays 10.
Senate Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THURSDAY, Nov. 4.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Ballou.
RESOLUTION. BY Mr.. Eager, no bill to be intro
duced after Friday save by committees dismiss
ed % to so.
Messrs Baylies and Roscoe were appointed 10
supply vacancies on the committee on banks
MIR. kidder was appointed OH the committee to
make up debenures in place OF Mr.. Houghtop
Bills introduced. BY Mr.. Billings, in amend
ment of sec. SO chap. 68 II. S.; referred to Cen
eIal committee. BY Mr.. Prentss, by request,
extending the limits ofja yards. BY Mr. Martin
of G., to pay John Hurlburt, referred to commit
tee of Claims.
Petitions referred OF Elliot /. Smith to Cen
era: committee of Geo. w. Sampson and r. F..
Abbott to committee of Claims
EngroSSed bills. In amendment of highway
act OF last year for ascertaining boundary line
between Bennington and Windham counties af-
ter discussion by Messrs Rice of S.. Shafter Stone
and Sergeant, passed.
Reports. BY committee on banks, bill in addi-
ton TO chap. 18th X. S. empowering bank COM
missioner TO apply to Court of Chancerv to close
or are annuled y ordered 10 be engrossed. By
General committee, bill relating to the militia, la
general bill, making several material alterations
IN the militia system, as to returns, courts martial
and The organization of independent companies as
active militia, not exceeding 5000 men, The enroll
Ell nllita to do no service except specially order
ed j made the order for this afternoon and 300
copies ordered to be printed. BY committee of
Claims, bill 10 pay N. Lovely and co. $40 90, or
dered to be engrossed
Bills introduced. By Mr.. Davis of H. TO nav
kiah Bailey I'd, referred TO com. of Claims. By
MIR. Cleaveand, from com. of Ways and Means
9 authorizing treasurer TO borrow sum not ex-
I, ceeding $4,000; assessing tax of three cents
on the dollar for support of government max
ing an appropriation for support OF government !;
q severally ordered 10 be engl ossed.
North eastern Boundary Question.
MIR Cuts called up the resolutions OF The Sem
e ate on this subject, and they were amended and
J. adopted, as follows:
Resolved, BY the Senate and House of Repre-
senatves, that we heartily respond to The senti-
timents contained in the resolutions from the
states Of Maine and New Hampshire, above refer
red to- Referred TO in the report of the COM
mtee.
Resolved, That it is the duty of the General
Government to prosecute the settlement of the
Northeastern Boundary question without any IN
necessary delay.
c Resolved, That whilst we deprecate war with
Great Britain, as a great national evil, and 10 be
rcsorlcd to only in case of stern necessity, and
whilst we recommend to the government Of the
United States conciliatory, yet firm and decided
couIse, on this subject, yet if such course fail,
we pledge ourselves 10 sustain the authorities of
the Union in maintaining their rights with all the
resources in our power
Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor,
be, and hereby is requested TO transmit copy of
the foregoing report and resolutions 10 the Cover
nors of the States Of Maine and New Hampshire,
and TO each OF our Senators and Representatives
in Congress.
. Grand List.
The House again went into committee of the
whole on the listing bill. The amendment strik-
ing out SO and inserting 81, as to those doing mil
!, ary duty, was adopted, aud then the whole sec
! ton rejected MIR. Rice of S. moved the same