Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-10-28
LEGISLATURES oFvERMoNT.
THURSDAY, Oct. 20.

SENATE.
PRAYER by the chaplain
Committee on communications from other States
Messrs Starr, Bartlett and Eaton.
Bills BY Mr. Butler relating to fees of referees
auditors aud witnesses, twice read aud referred tc
the committee on fiuunce by Mr. Sheldon, rea.
ting to fox certificates, twice read and referred to
the committee on finance-by MIR Bartlett, To pay
John A Stanton aud others, the sum mentioned
twice read and referred TO the committee OIL claims
by same, tor the relief Of SAUNA Davis aud 9th
ers, twice read and referred 10 committee on Tie
judiciary--in addition TO chapter "a of the Revs-
ed Statutes, called up by MIR Smalley, who stated
his objections TO the bill, which, after remarks by
kessrs Dillingham;, Briggs and Bartlett was re-
committed to committee Oh the iudciaIy-by Ne
Eaton, in addition TO chapter 81 OF the Revised
Statutes, twice rea ,land referred to the committee
on agriculture relating to duties of sheriffs (pro-
vdng severe penalty for tamperlng with lurors)
in certain cases, reported by the committee the
Judiciary, with proposals of amendment, which
were considered in committee OF the whole, Mr.
Camp in the chair, aud adopted and the bill as u.
mended, reported TO the Senate further consider
ed, debated by .neesrs Briggs, Bartlett, Blodsct
Dillingham;, and laid on the table.
Petition, by Mr.. SowIes, OF Sylvester Phelps
and j. f. Laid read and referred to the commit
tee on the Judiciary
Resolution, from the House, assigning day for
the election OF Reporter OF decisions of The ST.
concur.
Senate went into joint assembly.
Bill, by Mr.. Hubbel, 10 Incorporate the ST.
Adams steam mill and transportation company,
twice read aud referred 10 committee alanu-
faclures Senate al nurned.
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Kellogg.
The sixth annual report of the Trustees of the
Insane Asylum was presented, and 800 copies or
dered to he printed.
Petitions REFERRED OF Sherburne Turnpike Co.
to com. OH Roads. OF Harvey Liscomb and 9th
ers; to Military committee. OF Corporation Of
Vermont University read and referred to COM
muee on Claims. OF Churchill Sampson and
others TO judiciary committee.
Bills introduced-By Mr. Howe, of Vernon, in
addition to listing law referred to committee to
equaze the Grand List BY Mr. Carpenter, TO
incorporate Bank OF Orange County; referred to
committee on Banks. BY Mr. Whpple, for relief
oftown OF Springfield referred to con-. to make
up the grand list. BY Mr. Cotton, in addition to
the several militia acts, relating TO collection of
fines referred to Military committee. BY Mr..
Van Sickn, to prevent illegal voting nj lreenen :
meetings; referred to Judiciary committee. By
Nh Shaier providing for payment for damages
in laying ont highways, in addition to chap. 20 r.
s.: referred 10 cumullltee ON RondS.
Resolutions BY Mr. Holden. insIructng com
on Rocds 20 inquire whether auditors and CON-
miSsouers have been appoiut on Wiuooskii
Turnpike Co. pu2 nis0 whether double toll! has :
rot been taken one gaze, ard whether a revision
Of rates OF toll is mot necessary inssed by MIR I
Hougilou, of Stamford, MS 90 the eXpedIeucy Of /
eAtru.ing jurisdiction Of Justices OF HE peace in
cases at debt passed. BY Mr. Davis, OF n, in
strucring com. oil Ways and Means TO rcp0r Il bii
securing more prompt acconnahlllly at recount
ing officers; passed. BY Mr. Baker, rejecting the
copieS Of the Directory furnished, on account of
the accidental omission OF the Senator from La
noble county laid on the liable.
RepO,t-By com'ee OF Elections, that John II. |
Mauson, of Glastonbury, had mol resided in that
town one year previous to his election, accompa-
MED by a resolution that said Madison is not euli
tied to seal in the House. Mr. Harrington NOV
ed to rrcommit,-suSlained by MIR Pettibone, who
moved Instructions for the hearing OF certain tes
mony, proving that Mr. Madison attended at the
hour and place for taking testimony, that no mag
istrute was present, that he (aiattlson) waited one
hour and forty minutes, and departed, md that the
testimony was taken after his departure. Messrs.
Garfield and Woodbridge opposed the motion, ar
guing that the admission of this testimony made
no difference in the cnse Mr. Madison had not
waited reasonable time for the taking OF The tes
tnony. After some explanations by Mr. Skater,
the motion to recommt was withdrawn, but sub. |
sequently renewed by Mr. Villas, with instructions
to admit testimony TO controvert the correctness
of testimony taken before the magistrate. Before
any question was taken, the Senate camo in, aud
the following appointments were made
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
VIM Bridges Judge Of Probate the district of Georgia
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
EipaPhHSn' u p, Chase Assistant Justices.
James Roberts, jr., Danvile, Sheriff
Nathaniel Perkins, High BddB.
Theron Howard States Attorney.
Samuel b. Maocks, Judge Of Probate
Geo w Drew Acheaus sias, Sam'l b. MaOcks, Jail Com
MissioneTS.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
G 5SsSRs S ssHS.s0 ,assistqn, Justices
Andrew A. Sweet, Montpelier Sheriff.
Apheus Robbins Hgh Baaif.
OIamel II. Smith, States Attorney
Azel Spalding, Judge Of Probate.
Daniel Baldwin, Harry Richardson, Cyrus Ware, Jul Com
miSsioHers.
ORLEANS COUNTY.
Moody D. Kmbal Bella r. Jones, Luke Spencer, Jul Com
HissioReTs.
The joint assembly adjourned to p. Nj. We'd
nesdny next, when the House resumed considera-
lion OF the Glastonbury case, when the matter was
made The order for Tomorrow morning
Adjourned.
2ocLocK, p. NJ.
SENATE.
ResoIuiion - From the House. on reuca of The |