The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-09
GIsLATURE or MONT
FRIDAY, Oct. %, A. M.


SENATE. Resolution, BY Mr. Wooster, pro-
the militia laws, Of this state and report the
session, read and laid upon the table
The Senate took up the resolution reported by
the committee on Elections, alleging that the Hon
Daniel w. Aiken is not entitled to a seat in the
Senate. Messrs Dillingham; aed Bartlett opposed
the adoption of the resolution in speeches OF some
length.
Mr. Bartlett took the ground that the Office Of post
master not appointment under the author
ity Of Congress and also, that if holding the Office
of postmaster at the time Of his election tho Sem
ate, the acceptance of the latter virtual
senation of the former; that il was not competent
for the Senate TO deprive him of the privilege Of
making his own selection.
Mr. Clark replied TO Messrs Dillingham; and
Bartlett ad vocating the passage of the resolution,
on the ground that the appointment of postmasters
is under the authority of Congress; and the hold.
ing of that office, and Office in the Legislature
the time, is violation of tho constitution of
the state.
Nh Dana would confine the question to the fact
wheth Mr. Aiken did did not hold the Office
Of postmaster on the day of the commencement of
the present session of the Legislature. The facts
reported by the committee of Elections, at
least, to his mind, fully strong evidence ofhe fact
that he There seemed to be no reasonable
doubt OF the fact, from the daily or weekly recep-
ton ofwayblIs at the post Offices. Once post
master, always postmaster, until the resignation
accepted by the Postmaster General, and the
bonds cancelled
The debate was further continued by Messrs
Wooster in favor and Blodgett opposed, when
withou, taking the question. Tho Senate adjourn
ed.
Engrossed bills. For commissioners to take
dispositions in Canada; for relief of insane poor; sew
orally passed. Authorizing bridge from South
Hero to Milton passed. t....r. @ :
The bill repeating the fox bounty was ordered
to third reading. ...
Reports BY committee military affairs,
ganst providing for the instruction the militia
by chasing them, one third to be instructed
ally; resolution for committee OF three to be
appointed by the Governor, to revise the militia
laws and report to the next legislature, which
wasIaid on the table. BY Judiciary committee,
against Senate bill in alteration ofchap. 100 r. s.
Catering oath of officer of FIRE ehod court) and it.
was rejected. .. .-. .,
Mr. Dewey called up the Senate bill, providing
for the appointment of chaplain OF the state prison;
and it amended SO as TO authorize the super
intendant to fill vacancies in this Office happening
by other cause than death, and passed. .,...-
The Governor notified the House of the resig~
nation of Gen. s. B. Hazeltine oflst brigade Cd
division. ...
2 o'clock, p. M.
SENATE Bills-Repealing the bounty on fox
es, after discu ssioD by Messrs. Bottum, Wooster,
Dillingham;, Clark and Dana in its favor, and
Messrs Sheldon and Crawford in opposition, the
latter moved to amend by including the bounty on
bears, wolves and pan,hers; rejected-and the bill
ordered TO be engrossed, 15 to S. ,.. i,-,t y
Bills referred. Taxing lands in Salem and Hol-
land to committee on land taxes. For Commits
sioners to take deeds in Canada, to Judiciary COM
mittee. For relief OF insane poor to committee ON
Finance. ........ #l 81 1871"
2 o'clock, p M.
HOUSE .--Engrossed bills. Relating to fees of
auditors and ferees; rejected, ayes "a, noes los