Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-11-01

Their discussed by Messrs. Clark Damn, Wooster,
Sheldon, Eaton Of FRI, Bottum and Dillingham;,
and decided in the affirmative, ayes II, noes z.
| And the bill was referred to the committee ON
finance, on motion Of Mr.. Crawford.
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Speaker announced the committee on the
petition of Asa B. Foster and others: Messrs
Sergeant Pierpoint, cleveland, Pren;iss of lras-
burgh, Gilchrist.
Mr.. Jones of Watsfeld was appointed in pluce
of Mr. Kingsley OF Moretown OH the committee
on the subject of geological survey.
Petitions referred. Of W. II. Gleason and 9th
ers to select committee on geological survey OF
John :. Marcy and Others To select committee OH
grand list. OF Andrew Backus and others for u
bounty on wheat, to committee on agriculture.
or Rowland +. Robinson and others, for the adj
option of resolutions demonstrating against any
rules or orders of Congress limiting or npairing
the right of Notwithstanding our delegation
in Congress TO urge the immediate abolition Of
the Interstate slave-rade aud OF slavery in the
district Of Columbia and teIritores--also remon-
stratng against the further prosecution of the
Florida war, as Il war got up by Shareholders to
protect slavery referred to select cOmmiuee of
three. l..
Reports. BY Land Tax committee, against a
tax on Mendou, and The House concurred bill,
revving act taxing lands in Jay, < was ordered
TO be engrossed. BY select committees, bill estab
fishing line between Cavendish aud Baltimore,
and it was ordered to be engrossed BY land tax
committee, for tax on Avery's Gore aud Goshen,
and leave was granted TO bring in bills.
......I.. - Contested Seat
The House resumed tho consideration of the
report of the committee of Elections on the
of Mr.. Dewey of Gudhall, tho question being
on the adoption of the resolution Of Mr.. Adams
OF South Hero, directing the committee TO receive
and consider the rejected evidence.
Mr.. Wells introduced resolution, al hitting
counsel to he heard in favor OF the resolution OF
MI. Adams. This resolution was supported by
MIR. Villas, and opposed by Nlessrs Sprague, Girls
void and Sergeant: ayes 90, noes not counted.
vote of three iourths being necessary, this res
ouon failed.
The question then required on adopting the
resolution of Mr.. Adams OF South Hero. Ayes
IS, noes III; so the resolution was rejected.
Mr.. Villas called the attention of the House TO
the fact that the gentlemen from Ludlow MIR.
Fullam was in the House when the question was
taken Oh the resolution Of MIR. Adams Of South
Hero, and did not vote, as the rules require And
Mr.. Villas moved that Mr.. FnIlam's vote he taken.
Mr.. Chandler of w. objected that it was too late
to enforce the rule, the question had been de.
cIded, and other business had been since transac-
ted.
Mr.. Villas thought it was never too late to cor
the motion on the first opportunity after ascer-
tanning that the rule had been violated.
The chair remarked that this was the first time
The question wus ever raised under the rule, and
he would entertain the notion though not strictly
in order, tor the purpose Ofestablishiuy q prece-
dent.
Mr. Fullam said he did not hear his name cal.
led when the ayes and noes were taken.
The motion was agreed to, and Mr.. Fullam yo-
ted in the affirmative.
Bills introduced. From the Senate, repeating
so much of the election law requires the cleo
ton of members of Congress in September next I;
referred to The General committee. From the
Senate, providing for the union OF school districts
referred TO committee on Education. From the
Senate, fixing fees in freehold courts referred to
the judiciary committee. BY Mr.. Davis of NJ,
fixing fees Of referees aud auditors referred TO
judiciary committee. BY Mr.. Shailer, providing
that probate courts may administer on estates of
persons who have beer absent seven years; re-
ferred 10 Judiciary committee. By Mr.. Samson,
renting to Witnesses (no inquiry to he made touch
ing religious belief OF wnesses) referred TO jul
dietary committee. From the Senate, relating TO
choice OF members of the Legislature, providing
that no election shall he valid unless upon bal
lot commenced previous to IL O'Clock at night OF
the LIT Tuesday in September; Mr.. Chandler of
W moved to amend so as 10 require al least six
ballotings if election is made, before dss0lving
the meeting. Mr.. Rice of Somerset doubted the
right OF tie House to pass the bill al ali ut amy
rate it should be still further amended to al.
low The whole Of the LIST Tuesday in September
to be occupied in ballo'ing he submitted an IL
mendment accordingly, and the bill and amend
meuts were referred TO the committee of Elec-
| tons.
Mr.. Robbins asked leave for the select commit
tee on the grand list TO sit during The session ol
he House granted.
The resolution from the Senate, fixing upon
day To elect reporter OF Supreme Court decisions
and commissioners OF deaf, dumb aud blind, wa,
amended 50 as TO fix OH Tuesday afternoon next
aud concurred in. Adj.
SENATE.
SATURDAY Oct. 90, 1S4l.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
BW-by Mr. Norton, authorizing the Treasurer
Of the State settle the concerns OF the Vermont
State bank twice read, &c. BY Mr.. Norton, lht
bill relating TO the grand list that il ought not L
pass. Mr.. Wooster moved that the bill be recon-
mitted 10 the committee Oh finance, with insruc
tioIs 10 report IN lis favor and demanded the yea
and nays upon his motion Al the suggestion o
} Mr. Damn, and consent Of Mr. Wooster, the bill
was laid upon the table. By Nj. Dana, incorpor
, aling the VI. Mining and Smelling Company II
! Brandon twice read aud referred 10 the CON- OF
manufactures.
The Senate concurred in the amendment OF III
) House fixing on Tuesday next for the election q
Secretary of State, aud Commissioners of ,h
Deaf, Dumb and Blind.
l Bat-Drecng the Sec. Of State annually I
furnish The N. Y. Historical Society with copies
d the public documents of This State; read thir
lime and passed.
Mr.. Reed, Secretary OF the Council Of Censor
communicated, in person, communication fror
that body, which was laid upon the table.
Resoluiion.-By Mr.. Wooster, relating 10 bank
e referred to the com. on banks.
= The communication from the Council Of Gen
j. sors, designating sundry provisions Of the milil
law as unconstitutional aud recommending a r,
d peal was taken up and read. Mr.. Bartlett move
= the printing of one hundred copies ofihe commu
Al nicalion for The use of the Senate. Mr.. Eaton
e Wash. moved to amend by proposing four hun
IS dred instead of one Motion TO amend lost an
The resnIuIian Tor mining LOO cnniea adaI,iad