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VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.-WRDNEsDAY, Nov. 9.


Bills, In addition to chap. 90 of r. S., rela-
ting TO bridges hid the duties OF Road commits
sioncrs, reported by MIR Smalley, and ordered
to be engrossed for a third reading. In addition
TO an act Incorporating the Windsor Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., reported by Mr.. Field read
third time and passed. Relating to trustees,
called up by Mr.. Butler; amendments consid-
cred in connltee~of the whole, reported and
adopted by the Senate, and the bill, as amended,
ordered to be engrossed and read a third time,
Laying tax upon the county Of Chittenden, TO
deiray the expense Of erecting new Jail Mr.
Smaliey called for statement of facts in tie
case, which were communicated by Mr.. Dlling-
ham chairman OF the committee, tending to show
that humanity and security require the cree
ton OF a new jail. Mr.. Smalley lated other and
important facts in favor of passing the bill. Mr..
French said he was in favor of erecting a new
jail. The only conflict Of opinion upon the sub
lect grew out Of difference of opinion as to its
location, and even if located at the extremity of
the county, a new Jail was needcd-bl ordered
TO be eugrossed ard read third time.
HOU SE-BRS introduced, BY Mr.. Bailey of F.
to appropriate the general school fund 10 the pupos-
es OF state revenue, referred 10 Committee on Educa-
ton.
Reports, BY judiciary committee, bills in addition
to Pennington co. NJ. f. lns. Co. act; in relation 10
U. s. Opposite money, (requlring annual reports from
the trustees y both ordered to third reading that
il is inexpedlent TO lesslae in reference to chap | r.
s., sec. 10 chap. !, and Sec % of chap l06 BY
committee on Education, bill in relation 10 u s. sur
plus revenue, districts obliged only to raise sufficient
money by tax 10 be sufficient, with the income OF
the fund, to support their schools, )-dismssed bill
in alteration of sec. go chap. IL r. S. division of
school fund TO be on The Isl of March, -disnissed-
BY committee on rlnks, bill reducing capital stool,
of the Bank OF Poultney opposed by Mr.. Daniels
supported by Messrs. Harrington Baker, Wardner
Tracy, and Pellbone and ordered TO third reading
HOuSE-Reduct,on Of SALARIES, Mr. Rice called
up the bill IN addition 10 chap. l07 X. s., and moved
10 amend by striking on, the Secretary of the Gov.
ernor among the list OF those whose pay is fixed al
So per day agreed TO. Mr. Villas moved to reduce
the salary OF the Secretary of State to $50 bill and
amendment laid on the table, and made the order fol
| TO- morrow afternoon.
Bank Of Monipslier--Mr. Peck called ND the bill
relating to the bank of Montpelier. MIR. Daniels
moved TO dismiss it. Mr.. Peck supported the bill
and motion TO dismiss was negatived, los to 20
| Amended by limiting the time for payment of seconC
| inslalmen of stock one year, when Mr. Rice said on
Of consistency the House should reject this bill, n
they had the first bill in reference to Poutney
| bank.
| Nr Peck said there was a difference in the two ca
ses; the Poultney Bank had TOO much capital, Will
for ordinary times the Bank of Montpelier had n,
more capital than would be needed. They therefore
asked, not for reduction of capital, but an extension
of time for paying in. In these views Mr. Harring
ton concurred.
Mr. Daniels said this bank with its small capital
already had the largest circulation of any in th
state, and he was for compelling TO pay in the CAPT
| tal.
Mr. Tracy opposed the bill for one he would no
vary ons jot or title of the banking of ls40 ant
no warned the House that if it passed this bill, i