The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-16

But there wero real improvements in this bill; IL
was improved by the taxation of unimproved real
estate, which would operate to The advantage OF
the poor, and impose just tax upon the wealthy
owners Of wild lands, tom which they were now
exempt; it was also improved so far as relates to
the taxation OF personal property. On the whole
it was better system than the old one, and attic
not perfect, he was for adopting il.
The discussion was further continued by Mr..
Hebard against the bill, and Messrs. Villas and Full
lam in its favor, when tho bill passed. ayes
ll8, noes So.
2 clock, p. M.
Report, by Mr.. Sowles, on the subject of the alb.
ducton Of Grogan that no legislation is necessary
the general government having that subject in
charge.
ESSEX Co. Senator.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of this
subject, and it was further debated with much can
dor, by Messrs Craw ford, Fisk and Eaton Of W.,
in favor of the resolution, r.Cark opposed, when
the yeas and nays being demanded the resolution,
that Mr.. Howe is not entitled TO his seat, was adop
ted, yeas Is. nays 8; and the resolution giving
Moody Rich, Esq, his seat adopted, yeas 10,
nays 9.
Monday, Nov. 8.
SENATE.-BilIs. In amendment Of chapter
% of the revised statutes, reported by the commit
tee the Judiciary, read third time and passed;
regulating and governing the militia of this state
called up by Mr.. Palmer, and the amendments a
doped in committee Of the whole, were read in
connection with the entire bill. Mr.. Clark moved
to amend the bill by erasing the first section, (pro
vidng for the reduction the militia by excluding
from active duty in time Of peace, all under 81 and
over 33) The motion OF Mr.. Clark was adopted
and the bill committed TO a select committee OF
three, with instructions to report bill abosbing
regimental drills and courts manual ,Gand requiring
quarter masters TO make annual returns.
Resolution, By Mr.. Bodgett, approving the
course OF President Tyler, in vetoing he bills
lating TO fiscal agent, national bank: rejected,
yeas 9, nays To-
Monday, Nov g.
HOUSE-Mr. Adams Of S. ii. moved to recon.
sder the orSaturday rejecting the bill TO abol
ish the school fund; agreed
The committee elections reported the facts in
the case of Mr.. Dewey of Guildhall, concluding
with resolution declaring that Mr.. Dewey is
tied to a seat in this House, which was adopted
unanimously. The committee also reported in the
case of Mr.. Rice of CRANKY, concluding with
olution that Mr. Rice is entitled to a seat, which
was adopted
U. S. Bank.
The House proceeded to consider the resolutions
of Mr.. Villas this subject and after irregular
and amusing debate, the first, approving the veto,
was dismissed, 1913 to 70; the second, against any
sor, Of a bank, was dismissed, IIs to 72.
The Militia Bill.
The House went into committee of the whole,
on the bill entitled an act in addition to act
regulating and governing the militia of this state
['rhis bill embraces the plan of combining active
militia service to volunteer companies, not exceed
ing 5000 men, who are TO receive 81 per year and
be exempted from poll taxi Mr.. Barnes of Add.
son moved TO amend the first section by striking
out persons enlisted into volunteer companies,
and'-adopted. Mr.. Shafter moved to strike out
the word "white,' so as to read "evcry able bod
led male citizen" agreed to. Mr.. Hebard moved
TO strike ont the word 'male:" nega,ived. The
committee and reported and the House adour
ned.
9 o'clock, p. M.
SENATE. Bills Reported by Mr. Dean, the
bill laying tax of cents the lands in
Newark, with proposed amendments, which were
adopted, and the bill amended, read third
time and passed. to incorporate Willoughby lake
Turnpike company, reported by Mr.. Russell, who
stated the facts in the case; and the bill read
third time and passed.
Bills passed. Assessing tax for the support OF
government; making appropriation tor the support
! of government; authorizing the Treasurer 10 bor-
| the sum mentioned.
2o'clock P. M.
HOUSE The bill providing for board OF d.
recors Of state prison affairs, was supported by Mr.
Slason, opposed by Mr.. Cobb, and ordered to
third reading.
! The Militia Bill.
The Hou Sc again went into committee of the
whole this bill. Mr.. Davis Of N. moved a
mend the secoud sec. by making it the duty of
commanders of companies tnstead of listers) to
prepare annual lists of persons enrolled; adopted
as were also sundry amendments rendered neces
sary by this.
Mr.. Barnes moved an amendment requiring the
enrolled militia to be called out biennay for tho
purpose of keeping themselves provided with Off
GERS; adopted. Mr.. Davis also moved to strike out
tn 9th section; adopted.
Mr. Rice Of S. moved TO strike out the compen-
sation of 81 per year which the bill gives in add-
to the exemption from the poll tax; supported by
Messrs Adams Of s. Ii Coolidge and Rice of s.
on the ground that the compensation, while it
wo ud be spurned by the militia inadequate,
would IN the aggregate impose heavy tax on the
state.
Messrs Chandler of P. and Chandler of w. op.
posed the motion, insisting ihat if military services
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