The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-11-22
Vermont Legislature.

THURSDAY. Nov. 10.
sENATE.-Anemoon. Bills-In alteration of
6, chap 81 of Il. s.: altering the 18th chapter,
and defining the 47th chap. of r. S; severaly read
third time and passed. In addition chap. 90 OF
Il. S, relating to the defacng of buildings, reported
by Judiciary com read third time and passed
Making appropriation 10 pay debenures of the Con-
venton called by the Council of Censors; authori-
zing Treasurer TO borrow the sum mentioned for
the support of government; assessing tax for the
support Of government making appropriation of
S45, for the suppont of the governments several
ly read Sd time and passed In addition to chap II
of r. S., relating to the collection Of taxes; read a
third time and passed. Relating to the grand list,
called up by Mr. Hatch, whea Mr. Porter moved an
amendment, the object Of which was TO empower
listers, at their discretion, mechanics mer
chants and manufacturers, from one to one hundred
dollars, proportion to their respective gains. One
of the most animated discussions during the entire
session occurred upon this motion, between Messrs
Smalley, Cuts, Briggs, Hatch Eaton and Dutton in
favor, and Messrs bartlett, Camp and Plumb, OPP
posed. and without taking the question, on motion of
MIR Sprague, the senate Adjourned.
HOUSE-Afiernoon. The select committee re-
ported the militia bill with amendments which were
adopted.
Several amendments offered by Messrs r ice,
Davis of c., Cobb of s and Shulter, all which were
rejected by strong votes. The bill was ordered to
second reading, 80 TO 65-to Sd reading, l24 Go.
Messrs Cushman and Baker gave their objections
drefy to the bill, Mr. Cobb of S. briefly sustained it,
and the bill was passed
Mr. Villas moved 10 take up the Chelsea Bank bill
lost, ~ to G3.
Engrossed Bills, To repeal act in amendment of
sec 6S. chap. % r. s.; to pay claims against the
State Prison. in addition to chap 10 r. S. severalIy
passed Relating to the punishment of capital crimes:
supported by Messrs Colby and Baker, opposed by
Messrs Garfield and v oodbridge and passed, los TO
So
SENATE Evening. The Senate went into com
mttee of the whole in consideration of the bill rea-
ting to the grand list. Mr. Porters amendment was
adopted, and various other proposals of amendment
considered, when the committee rose, reported the a.
mendments to the Senate, and they were disposed of
follows:
To strike out the 9th section; adopted, yeas ii,
nays IL.
To add 18th section (not to deduct debts due)
adopted yeas Is, nays IL.
Mr. Porter's amendment adopted, Is to 10.
TO add a new section, providing for an appeal from
assessment of listers decision of select-men adop
ted, is to Z.
And the bill, so amended was laid on the table, on
motion of MIR Camp.
HoUsE.-Evening. Reports. Against petition
OF Essex Co. Grammar School, and petitioners had
leave to withdraw; against bill relating to assessing
school district taxes and it dismissed; bill in n
mendnent of act relating to reports of decisions of
Supreme Court, (reporter's salary reduced from
$500 to $1,000 and it was ordered to third read
ding BY Judiciary Committee, Senate bill defining
rights of freemen, with an amendment, which was
adopted and the bill ordered to third reading to he
discharged from resolution to taxing betermens on
public lands-Sranted; bill TO oqualize the Inhabitants
of this state and to remove odious distinctions be-
tween them, Freehold not to be required to ente to