The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-10-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
9 O'Clock =. M.

ItfttOHS YC'--o' JoHhthan DehJanln ana OH
ers against the right of Mr.. Dewey of Gudhall
to seat, and of Israel Marcy and others against
the right of Mr. Wells of Victory to a seat, refer
red to the committee on election.
ReSOlutioaS-By Mr. Davis of Norwich, raising
a committee of three, with power TO send for per-
sons and papers, to investigate the management
of the State Prison; adopted.
The Speaker announced thecommittee on ules,
viz Swift, Chandler, of w. and Villas.
Mr. Webster called up the resolution relative TO
the seizure of James w. Groghan
Mr. baker moved TO strike out the word "Col.'
remarking that Mir Groghan never held an office to
authorize that title. agreed to.
The resolution was further amended so as TO
fix three as the number of the committee on the
part of The House.
The resolution was then passed, and the House
adjourned.
SENATE.
SArUDAY, Oct. l6, lS4l.
Prayer by the Chaplain
The journals Of yesterday were read by the
Secretary, and the Senate proceeded to business.
The Senate concnrred in the amendment pro-
posed by the House in relation 10 the day for the
election Of Secretary of State, and in passing the
resolution for that object
Resolutions Relating TO the election Of Secre-
ary of State, introduced yesterday by Mr. Blodg-
ct, withdrawn, upon his suggestion, inslructingl.he
committees and the Judiciary 10 inquire into the ex-
pedlency OF authorizing town clerks to take the ac-
nowlcdgement of deeds; adopted, BY Mr. Eaton
of Franklin, joint resolution, providing for the re-
port TO joint rules; adopted
Memorial of George Town, and petition of 9TH
ers, relating TO Essex Senatorial election, referred
to committee on elections.
The Senate took up the proposed amendment of
the House on the resolution relating to county APP
PolnthIents. On the question a somewhat protrac-
ted and interesting debate ensued. Messrs Wooster,
Palmer, ellison, Subn, Dana and Barrett were on
posed to so late delay, protrac,ins the appoint
men, TO The third week Of the session, and too
much interfering with other and important business
of the General Assembly. Messrs Eaton of Frank
lin, Dillingham;, and Clarke, slough they regretted
much the proposed delay, were inclined to concur,
for the reason that division of the two Houses
might be productive Of quite as great delay,
The Senate resolved to nOn-concur in the pro-
posed amendments Of the lionse, and returned the
resolution and proposed amendments.
A message was soon received informing the
Senate that the House had resolved to insist upon
their amendments.
Mr. Clarke moved that the Senate recedc from
bate ~ Messrs Aiken, Bartlett and Earon of W.,
in favor the motion, and Messfs Crawford and
Dana, opposed.
The Senate resolved to reccdc from their vote
Of non-concurrence. Adjourned,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Young.
The Speaker announced the committee Of elcc-
tons, viz; Mcssrs IIebard, Pierpont, Garfield,
Fox, Billings, Adams Of South Hero, aud Jones of
Richmond
Mr. .ason moved reconsideration of the vote
OF Yesterday, adopted the resolution relative to the
appointment of county officers; agreed too, when
Mr. Slason moved to reconsider the amendment
fixed upon Monday afternoon, the 26th inst, iol
the Joint assembly; lost, IL to 3d. and the resolu
ton was again passed.
Mr. Rice moved that when the House adjourn,
it adjourn TO Monday morning next; ncga,iyed,
Mr. llebard By request aud out Of courtesy,
moved reconsideration of the vote Of yesterday,
adopted the resolution relative to Mr. Groghan's
arrest; agreed 10.
Mr. Pullman moved 10 lay the resolution on the |
table, for opportunity to offer IN amendment to
make it what it should be-
Mr. Villas wished to know what the gentleman |
from Ludlow wanted
Mr. FulIman-A simple resolution of inquiry, to
learn all the facts in the case.
Mr. ilebard said hc was willing the resolution
should lie for amendment, on the understanding |
that it should soon be called up. He would be very
glad if it could be made better,
On motion of Mr. Beach, his resolution relative
10 geological survey was reconsfcrcd, amended .
so as TO raise committee Of one from each coun-
y, and again adopted.
The Senate returned the resolution relative to
county appointments, non-concurrng in the amend
ncnls of the House thereto; whereupon the House
esON ed to insist upon its amendments. The Sen
tie subsequently receded from It's Inconvenience
10 the resolution, as amended By the House, is now
he resolution of both Houses.
Mr. Fullam called up the resolution on the Gro
,han affair, and moved the following substitute:
Resolrei, The Senate of concurrng herein, that
committee of five members of this House be APP
pointed to join such committee as shall be appoin-
ed by the Senate, 10 investigate the alleged arrest
VI James w. Groghan, an American citizen within
his state, by the authorities or citizens of Canada,
Ieprlvng him of his personal liberty, committing
lets OF violence upon his person. conveying him
BEYOND the jurisdiction of the United States, and
ncarceratlng him in dungeon in Montreal; said
committee 10 be authorized TO send for persons and
'apers, and make report OF their doings us soon us
practicable
After some remarks by NIcssrs Fullam and Cults
n favor, and Messrs Webster, Villas, Baker and
Davis of Norwich, against the substitute, Mr.
lebarl moved that the subject be laid on the table
or the purpose of obtaining the facts in the possess
on Of the Governor, which was carried, 1870 TO 81,
When Mr. Ilebard offered resolution, calling
pom the governor for the facts in his possession,
which was adopted with but one dissenting voice. I
The chair announced the committee of the House ;
n joint rules, viz: Nessrs Swift, Chandler of ,
Woodstock, and Villas. Adjourned. ;
SENATE.
2o'clock, p. VI.
Resoiuiions-By Mr. Hntch nstructing the
onnlllee on the Judiciary to inquire into the ex- I
cdiency of passing bill, providing for the ap-
ointment of Chaplain of the State Prison in joint ,
ssembly of both Houses. Mr. H. accompanied :