The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-28
LAWS OF VERMONT.
r E S o L u I'ION S.

RESOLUTION relating to slavery.
Whereas, domestic slavery exists in the district of
Columbia, under the express authority of Con-
grsS, which at the time of the cession of the
district, re-enacIed the slave codes Of MARYLAND
Virginia: And whereas, the sanction thus given
TO slavery, in its liberation at the seat orGovern-
ment, forms manifest violation, by the nation,
OF he first principles of Justice, and has a ten
dencV TO corrupt The moral sense of the whole
People Of the United States: And whereas,
the domestic slave trlde carried on in The SAID
district, is as unjust in principle and scarcely
les mhuman, than the African slave trade :
therefore,
Resolred by the Senate and House ofRepresea-
sentatiges, That our Senators in Congress be
instructed, and our Representatives requested, 10
use their influence 10 procure as early as possible
repeal OF all laws authorizing slavery in the dis
uict Of Columbia.
ReSOlced by The Senate and House of Represen-
talires, That our Senators in Congress be in
structed and our Representatives requested. 10
use their umost enleavors 10 prevent the adop-
ton 10y either House Of Congress, of any rule
order, resolution or usage, limiting or mpairing
the constitutional right Of the people to petition
Congress for the redress Of grievances.
ResOtred That no new state ought 10 BE- ad-
mitted into the U"ion. the constitution OF which
authorses domestic slavtrL
Resoircd, That His Excellency the Govern
or BE- requested to forward a copy of these resou-
lions 10 each Of the Senators and Representative
in Congress, from Ibis State.
RESOLUTION relating TO sundry accounts.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Represe,,-
tatiUes That the auditor of accounts be instruct
ed II open an account with the sergeant-at-arms
in which the said sergeant-at-arms shall be charg-
Ell with the amount of stationary, fu -niture, and
other property. which sh II be found on inventory
10 belong 10 the State, in or abou the state-bpuse
at the close Of each session of the Legislature
Also. TO npen an account with the States at
tCrncY, IN each county, in which the said States
attorney shall be charged with the amount of
money received on Stale bonds, State 2rnsecu-
inns for fues, orfetures. penalties, or from any
other sources III behalf Of the State.
Also. to open m ccount with the county clerk
m each cou 'ty. IN which said clerk shall be-
char red with tie amount of money received for
the use oft5e State, fer Pedlars' censes, for Ju
rors' fees, or from any otter source, vr for any
otter purpose.
Also to open al account with the military de-
pariment OF the state, in which said department;
shall he chrged with The amount of money ex-
pen lei Tor the support of The militia each wear.
Also, 10 opel an account with the agent 10
settle the afflrs Of the Vermont State bank, in
sucn manor as 10 exhibit the interest of The
State in that Institution.
Also 10 open an account with The superinlcnd
ant oil The Vermont State Prison, in such maa
ner as to exhibit the amount of receipts and dis
tuTsements OF that institution
Ais' 10 collate and digest the report of the
TREASURER. and all other reports relating to the
finances of the STATE exhibiting in one report the
entire resources Of revenue to The state, and the
various expenditures each year, and cause an
edition oil three hundred copies IL be printed lar
the use of the General Assembly, at as early
DrSllt OF the nc pnsu Io
Also 10 repor al the next session If the Lepis-
laime, Wat modif alton of the law Is necessary.
10 secure a thorough accountability. by eve.
ry officer or citizen b ing in the receipt of money
belonging in any wise TO the state Of Vermont.
RESOLUTIONS in relation 10 the school fund
and the State debt.
ResoIued by the Senate and House of Repre-
SentatfceS, That the commissioner of the school
fund be directed 10 collect the demands which are
due from the several individuals 10 said fund 6,
If anv individual shall lect, for the space OF six
months, 10 pay one fourth part Of what he NAV be
owing 10 said fund, and one fourth part In every
six months thereafter until all shall be paid, it
shall be the duty Of said commissioner 10 enforce
The collection of The same by due process oflaw
provided nothing herein contained shall be con-
strued to authorize the commissioner to delay the
collection of any demand, if thereby the security
may be impaired, or the final collection hazarded
or where there Is any present doubt OF the secu-
lity.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer of This Stoto bo !
directed TO pay all the debts against the STATE ev
cept what is due 10 the school fund what ever nav
be necessary for that purpose and that no part Of
the school fund shall be re-lOaned to individuals
while the State may be owing 10 individuals or
corporations.
RESOLUTION relating TO Essex County bank
Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen-
tatiues. That David Hubbard Jr., Sewall Full am
j., and Daniel Cobb, be appointed committee
TO investigate the situation and concerns of the
Bank OF Essex county, to ascertain the manner of
the transfer Of the stock of said bank to foreign
purchaser, the liabilities and responsibilities of
each officer of SAID bank since the incorporation
thereof, and to adopt ahd pursue such measures,
by suits or otherwise, as said committee NAV
deem expcdent 10 protect the safety fund and
me puhiic from loss in consequence OF the failure
OF said bank to redeem It's bills, and 10 correct
frauds II any be found to exist.
RESOLUTION for the appointment of q conn.,
mittee to report upon the subject If EJu-
cation.