The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-11-18
DerMo,lt Aegtslature.
Tuesday Nov. 8, 1912.
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1--WE communications, OF Il resolution against II,
abuse oil The thanking privilege, and in favor of
reform in the Post office department; resoluljo
read and passed
BhHs-llonse hill In amendment of an act il
cooperating the Bank Of Montpelier. reported b
MIR Sowlcs,wilh Il proposition Of amendment ,whc
was adopted, and the bill, reducing its capi,i
stock 10 $50 900, opposed in debate by Mr. Starr
who admitted that The Bank Of Montpelier wa
probably as well. perhaps better, managed, us an
other bank in the State. 1t seemed 10 him, how
ever, that the large amour, of its bills in crcuu
lion was an argument against reducing it's capita
stock Mr. Dillingham; explained the amount i
circulation, by abiding to The fact that this ban
paid great proportion Of The pensioners of hi
State, for the general government. in their ow
bills, or in specie when demanded. Deductin
This amount and the circulation was less than @
many other Of our banks. For the redemption o
lis bills ample bonds and ample funds were pro,i
ded. Mr. Sprgue, alter remarks, moved that tn,
bill be laid upon the table, opposed by Mr. DiIIlnu
nam. and negalived, when the bill, reducing tn
stock TO 100000, was read n Sd time and pissed
Providing for geological survey of the Stale cal.
led up 10y Mr. Sowles, and advocated by Messr,
Smalley and Sheldon, when Mr. Hatch proposed
an amendment, pro, iding that no money be expen
of The State is cancelled. Mr. SmalIey hoped III,
bill would not be defeated by this amendment -
Amendment rejected, when Nj Sprosue opposed
the bill for the reason hut nine-ienlhs of his con.
siluents, us he belle, ed, we're opposed TO n geo.
logical survey Of the State, though personally he
Was himself IN favor, and moved an indefinite post.
ponene"l OF the bill, demanding the yeas and nay
on his motion: opposed by Alcssrs Starr and Eaton
supported by Messrs Blodget and Sprage, and
ncsal"ed, yeas 9, nays II, when the rule for en-
srossneht was dispensed WITH and The bill read
third time, and, Mr. Blodgell demanding the yeas
anu nays, II passed, yeas l6, nays s. Adj,
liOuSE.-Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Scott.
Listing L0r.-Ihe bill in addilun TO the list.
ing law was read n second lime, when Mr. Rice
moved to put the maximum of assessment Of fac.
uly At $50 instead Of $780, adopted. Mr. Prenlis.
moved 10 add 'mc:chants" for assessment, for fac
uly: rejected.
MIR Villas said he voted for the law last year, MS
1t passed the House, and was in favor Of the fac.
uiy tax TO II reasonable extent; he WAS also in ia.
vor OF some Of the provisions of This bill; but for
various reasons he must oppose it, and among
them was the unreasonable increase of the assess
ment on polls and faculty. lie believed tina, 81
was sntfci mt for the poll tax.
Mr. Pe,tibone stated difficulties in the practical
operation of the hlI especially in reference to tax.
es for The repair Of school houses; no thought no
seGhda 'usaeaahent' req uulhs new appraisal Of
real estate IN The several school districts in 1919,
on which school taxes shall be assessed rejec.
ted.
Mr. Cobb offs. moved an amendment ccnliniag
the deductions for military service, TO those resi-.
ding in this state: adopted.
Mr. Keith moved 10 reduce the polls from 70
SO; adopted.
Mr. Wins said the views expressed BY the gentle.
man from I'ownshend would lead him To vu,e IL
ganst the bill. Mr. Shaller responded Mr. Can
field said the complaint Of hnrlying this bill was
not well founded. i, had been well considered
Mr. Denison moved an amendment, in the eSemp.
lion for military services, 10 correspond with the
reduction made on the polls: adopted
Mr. Noyes moved to recommit; supported by
Messrs Noyes and Van Scklin, opposed by Alessrs
Billings, Garfield and Barton, and negali,ed.
Mr. Field moved IN amendment conining the
deductions for military service 10 those who are
obliged by law 10 do military duty: supported BY
Mr. Cushn'nn aud adopted.
Mr. Cushman moved to strike out the | dollar
exemption of field and staff officers for furnishing
horse for military service: he was for pnting Off.
GERS md soldiers on an equal footing Supported
by Messrs Cushman, Garfield aud Rae, when Mr.
Peck moved an amendment TO this amendment,
which was opposed by Mcssrs Keith and Mel oud
and rejected. The amendment Of Mr. eastman
was adopted, 81 10 60
Mr. Bailey Of Emorc briefly opposed the till;
he believed MAT It increased the burdens Of the
law of last y0ur.
The bill was then ordered to lie cngrossed: yeas
Ill, noes %.
Eagrossed JHis--Eelarinr 10 fees of auditors
referees, &c.; reducing salary Of Governors Sec
Rotary.
Petiiions-Scveral circumstances against the
division OF Windsor county were referred to the
members Of that county. The petition Of Joseph
Wallace was referred 10 The General committee.
Resolution. BY Mr. Winslow, for the publ.
cation Of proceedings Of joint assembly in the jour
mails Of the House: adopted. Adj
2o'clock, p. NJ.
SENA1E.-BWs,Il House bill fixing the salary Of
the Secretary of c>i! and military affairs at $3.50
per nnnun. TO pay John s. Pe,iibone the sum
mentioned, reported by Mr. Cuts, with II propo.
sui 10 Gil the blank with the sum Of S72, as com
pensalion COT services rendered the State in prose-
cutting the Essex County Bank. Mr. llubbe, uf.
ter stating the time and expense Of the services Of
MIR Pel,iLone moved the blank be filled with g 100.
opposed by Mr. Briggs, and negaiived, 10 10 ~
Bill laid on the table, on motion Of Mr. llubbel.
IIOUSE.--The bill charteIing the Ascuiney
Bank was called up by Mr. Wardner. supported
by Mes.rs Wardner, and Moves, opposed by Mr.
Pelibone, und rejected on the third reading, 1903
10 3G.
Resolution. By SIR Wufdher, directing the au.
dilor Of accounts 10 continue his investigation rs
to the financial affairs Of The State, md that in
connection with the Treasurer. ha shall enforce