Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-10-21
VOL. 81, NO. 7.-WHoLE NO. 1879.

ueIefenCe tOr Inc Opinions OIL Inc genUetnhH HoH'
Vergennes, bat he was wrong in this case. mo-
lice had been given that the seat would be confess
ted and evidence had been taken. He recupiiuln-
ted portion of his former arguments, ana asked
the opinions OF legal gentlemen upon the 18th sec
ton OF the Constitution. lie wished to go back
to that instrument, aud he did not believe mischief
would ensue: he certainly hoped that the gentle
man from Readsboro' would be no more mschev-
Gus than other members. He insisted that all
producing credentials must be admitted. and amy
questions as TO their rights he subsequently settled.
lie would not hang murderer until proved gull
~ with Nil the forms of law.
Mr.. Spraguc said the point is this-has the
gentleman from Readsboro right to sit as a MEM
her? By his own certificate he decides the ques-
lion against himself The New Jersey case had
been quoted by the gentleman from Manchester.
In that cuse the claimants had legal aud perfect
credentials, under "he broud seal, and they were
rejected merely under color OF attldaviis, taken
without law II the [so called democrats could
reject members with legal evidence OF election,
lie certainly thought this House should reject n
man whose very certificate proved that he had no
| right TO n seat
! After explanations and further remarks by
Messrs. Villas, Harrington and Garfield, the ques-
ton WINS taken: nyes 1877 noes $3.50 the resolu'
ton was dismissed. Adj
2 O'clock, p. NJ
SENATE.
Mr.. Eaton appeared in the Senate, was sworn
and took his seat.
Resoluiion-By Mr.. .Mnscll, relating TO roads,
and providing for the laying of roads through un
organized towns referred to committee on Rouds
| and Canals.
| BMs-By Mr.. Hatch RELAXING to The grand list !;
twice read mud referred TO n select committee.
| BY M. SoweS, to pay The town of Alburgh for
loss sustained in the difficulties on the line in
| 1899 referred to the com on Claims. BY Mr..
Butler, relating TO the punishment of capitu
crimes twice read and referred 10 the select COM
mittee OH the subject of capital punishment.
Select Committee on the Grand List .Hessrs.
Hatch Field, and Eaton.
.Sceci Committee on the subject of capital punish
ment--.Mcssrs Butler, Blodgeu, and Starr.
Petition-Of Laura Elizabeth Moore, presented
! by M. Hubbe and referred to the conn., on the
| judiciary.
! Resolutions From the House, assigning day
! for the election Of Jnnges of The supreme court,
and day for the election of Secretary OF State
aud Auditor Of Accounts, in which the Senate re-
solved 20 concur The House seut up the resolu-
ton relating TO Legislative Directory, insisting
on their amendment OF 600 copies. After re-
marks by Messrs. Barrett, Butler, Townsley end
Cuts in favor, and Mr.. Sprague in opposition, the
Senate resolved to recede from its vote of nom
concurrence.
| Mr. Sheldon moved a reconsideration of the
vote of concurrence with the House in fixing a
court, on Tuesday next. Supported in remarks
by Messrs. Sheldon and Sprague, opposed by MI.
Starr, aud lest.
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Speaker appointed the committee on joint
rules, -.Messrs. lebard, Villas and Petiibone.
Resoluiions-Fron the Senate for Directory
the question heing upon adhering upon the a.
mendment of tue House, increasing the number
to GOO .Mtssrs. liebard and Cobb OF Stafford
Supported and Mr.. Keith opposed it: Mr.. Davis
OF Norwich demanded the ayes and messages
l5S, noes So BY Mr.. Pettibone, declaring that
jonathan Houghtou is entitled to n seat in this
House referred to the committee on Elections.
BY Mr.. Colby, insructing committee of elections
10 inquire whether any persons holding offices of
trust AMI profit under the authority OF Congress,
are holding seats in this House adopted. Ry Mr..
Warner referring much of the Governors mes
sage as relates tn geological survey TO select
committee OF five members; adopted. Mr.. w.
said he introduced this, us he regarded The sub.
lject as one OF great importance, but he notified the
Speaker that he did not desire to be placed upon
ihe commitIee.] by Mr.. Jones Of Wails6eId, for
a Joint committee to examine stae Library adop-
ted. BY Mr.. Woodbridge, in favor oil reducing
pay aud menge Of members OF Congress; laid
on The table. by .Nr. Davis of Norwich, referring
part OF Governors message to Military commit
tee; adopted. BY Mr.. Jones of Dover, rs to ey-
pedeucy of paying officers and musicians attend
ing drills the present year; adopted.
Petitions referred, of Elins Damon and others
and Geo. c. Pratt and Others, TO Com. on Militia
ny Affairs of Samuel Lanberon and others to
Committee on Roads; of Charles V iliert select
Commute of three remonstrance OF Chauncey
Bishop and others against the right Of Jonathan
Hopghlon to u seat in this House, 10 Committee OF
Elections
Bills introduced By Mr., Hebard, altering names
ofcerain persons, referred 10 General Committee
Ivy the sane, to pay VIM. .Maxhum, referred TO
Military Commtlee; by The same 10 district The
State, referred 10 select Committee eff one from
each county. This hill divides The Stale as fol
lows: LIST Decentralization, Bennington and
Rutland Counties I'd Observation-Disclosures and Or
ange; 81 Decentralization, Chenden, Frank
lin and Grand Isle 4th Washington, Caledonia
Essex, Orleans aud l.amoille.] BY MIR. Colby
for more effectual prosecution of offences COM
mitied near county lines, referred TO Judiciary
Committee. BY MIR. Slilphen, to annex johnson I
Is n to ST. AIbans, referred 10 members OF Frank
lin County. Adj.