The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-11-11
Tern1oMt Eegtslature.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 1872
BW-Relaling to the Bank Of
Newhnry, reported by Mr. Starr, of the committee
on Banks. without amendment, opposed by Messrs
Townsley, Eaton, Butler, A. Allen, and Hatch,
supported by Mr. Bartlett, and its passage mega
lived, yeas nays "a.
RTori-By Nj Bartlett on the resolution re-
lallng TO the reducing of salaries Of officers of this
State, with the opinion of the committee, adverse
10 reducing the salaries referred to.
Message from the Governor. transmitting the re-
port of The commissioners to visit the University
OF Vermont, and the proceedings Of military con-
venon. The report of the conn issoners was
read, and laid upon the liable, and 800 copies
ordered 10 he printed for the use of both houses
The proceedings of the military convention
were referred 10 the joint committee on the sub
| ,ect.
Bill, for asccrlaining the boundary line between
the counties Of Bennington and Wntham, repor-
ted by committee, and on motion of Mr. Camp,
laid on the table.
Repori-By Mr. A. Allen on the resolution rcla,
ting to The expenses growing out Of the troubles
on the northern boundary of this State; that the
sum Of $lO43, So has been paid by this State
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HOUSE. SoloricS-The House resumed con-
siderainn of the bill reducing salaries of sundry
tie, in amendment of chap. l07 of R. S. Salary
OF Judges of supreme courts 1900; pay of Sccre-
tary to Governor, Assistant Secretaries of Senate
and House, and englcssiug Clerk, so per day du-
ring the session, and 10 cents per mile travel; sal
AIRY of Treasurer, $500. Mr. Rice moved to strike
out the clause reducing the salary of Treasurer;
adopted. Mr. Harrington moved TO amend b,
ahoshng the office Of Assisan, Clerk. and raising
the salary of Clerk $lOO.-he TO employ his own
assistants, and for time to prepare this amend
mcn, the bill was laid on The table.
RcporiS--By Judiciary committee, against the
bill in alteration of chap, So r. S.: selecmen a.
lone to appreciate retailers spirluous liquors for
license. This bin gave rise to considerable dis
cussion. 1t was urged that The bill would enable
the seIectmen to refuse licenses To improper per-
sons, and that it would render the different part,
Of the license laws more consistent. On tho other
hand it was objected that legislation could not adj
vance the tent eranCc cause-hnt the seecimcn
alone ought not TO have the power given by the
bill and finally that this very experiment had been
once tried and failed. The bill was supported by
Messrs Van Scklin aud Woodbridge opposed by |
Stark. and Bailey, Of f., and dismissed by very |
strong vote, BY select committee, bill districtny
the State, and it was made the order for Tuesday
morning. [This is the bill introduced by Mr. He
bard. By com. 10 make mp The grand list, agans,
bills for The relief of the towns of Springfield, Nor
wirb and romfrc,; and they were dismissed
The Governor communicated the proceeding Of
the late State Military convention, which were
read. Mr. Rice moved 10 refer them to the Militia
ry committee. Mr. Garfield thought that portion
Of the proceedings reflected somewhat upon the
legislature, and he moved 10 lay the document up
on the table. After some remarks and cxpnra-
lions by MessrS Baker, Rice, Garfield and Cush-
man, the motion 10 lay was agreed to, Adj
2o'clock, p. NJ
HOUSE Repori-Gy com. on Agriculture,
bill for the preservation Of Mrskra's; afier discus
sion by Mcssr| BAR, Rice, Harrington aud others,
the bill was dismissed on motion of Mr. Ilarrng-
ton.
The MERCURY case-The committee asked to
be discharged from this case; agreed to, and the
renonslrnnt Lad leave 10 withdraw.
The Till TO pay the town Of AIbursh S15,G6,
WIS supported by Nessrs Van Sickn, Garfield,
Baker, Villas, and Bailey. Of E., and passed.
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