Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-11-18
VOL. as, NO. 11,-wHoLE NO. 1883.

ton on the bill to cancel the debt due the school
fund from the University Of Vermont is inexpedi-
ent at this time, and it laid on the table. by
select committee, on the Rhode Island question,
n majority and minority report, both of which
were ordered to he printed in the journals.
imprisonment for debt.
The Senate returned The bill repeating the act
OF last year, in addition to sec. 60 chap. g. with
an amendment, that it take effect from and after
lis passage: concurred in.
Engrossed Bills. Relating to public accounts,
passed; in addition to act of 1910 relating to
banks requiring bonds, IA motion to reconsider
was supported by Messrs Woodbridge, Moves s.
Daniel, opposed by Pettibone, and carried Mr.,
Harrington moved to postpone the bill to the LIST
day OF January next-carried, 90 TO 46. From
Senate, in amendment Of chnp 80 X. s. las to
suits on bonds of directors of nsolvent banks)
and bill altering 9th and defining 80, sec. of chap.
ID X, passed.
The Seuate returned the bill relating to banks,
I(charered previous to 40, may come under the
act of l540) with an amendment to strike out the
clause which leaves those banks liable TO contrib
ute 10 the safety fund amendment opposed by
Nlessrs. Villas aud Garfield, supported by Messrs.
Warner, Woodbridge, Pettibone, Cobb, of S., and
Shaiter, and nen-concurred in SO TO as.
The Senate came in, and sundry appointments
were nude of Justices Of the peace. For the
town OF Waterford, sundry nominations were
made, purportlng TO come from the county con-
venion, and signed by the chairman. MI Ross
objected, and stated that no convention has been
holden to his knowledge. Several members of
the county stated that they knew of no meeting
of the convention. The nominations were reJee-
ted, and the joint assembly was dissolved.
The Senne returned the bill in addition TO
chap. ~ r. s., on trustee process, with substi-
tute, which was concurred in
Bills irtoduced-From the Senate, relating TO
the collection of taxes passed. In amendment
OF chap. 30 K 5. 10 prevent avoidance of the pro-
visions of The act of 1910, limiting Indebtedness of
stockholders and directors of banks,l and it was
postponed TO Monday morning next, o'clock, 81
to So Fixing time of holding courts in Chilten-
den county, pissed. BY Mr. Davis of NJ, to pay
f. F. Merrill $75 for extra services as clerk of the
House for the present session, and it was three
times read and passed.
The Senate returned tho bill in addition to C. II
lin relation TO sales Of lands for taxes) with a.
mendmenl, which was concurred in. Also, bill 10
pay ChaunGey Goodrich, with an amendment, in
crensing the sum from 500 TO $3.50, which was
opposed by Messrs. Davis, of N Pettbone, aud
Rice, and non concurred in. Also the bill in adj
duion TO chap. % RS, with an amendment which
was concurred IN. Also bill relating TO U. S, de-
post money, with am ,ndmeuts, which were con-
Cured in. Also bill fixing terms of courts in
Wihdham and Windsor counties, with an amend
ment, which was concurred in.
Adjourned.
SATURDAY EVENING, Nov II.
SENATE.
ResolutiOn-From the House, suspending the
l3ih section of the Joint rules of the two houses
for one hour, in which the Senate resolved TO
concur and the resolution passed.
BWs-To pay Fenand +. Merrill the sum of
S75, in compensation for extra services twice
read referred reported, read Sd time, and pass
ed unanimously.
On The bills to pay Chauncey Goodrich, and in
addition 10 the grand list, The houses Differed
conferences ensued, and the bills concurred
in.
Resolutions Relating tie pay of members of
Congress, and on rcpudiaon--lost by disagree
ment OF the two houses on amendments. From
the house, suspending the collection of the debt
due from the University of Vermont, concurred
IN. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Resoi ltion. Suspendng the 18th Joint rule I'M
I'll o'clock this evening: adopted.
The Grand List.
The Senate returned The list bill with amend
neDIs:
lst, Relative to deductions of debts the a
mendment strikes out the provision allowing per-
sons 10 he Intercepted under oath as 10 debls.-
Non-cOncurred in.
I'd. Adding section that debts shall not be
deducted from personal property. Non-concured
ILL.,
81. Adding section for assessing merchants,
mechanics and manufacturers not exceeding s 100
for their gains, i'll lieu Of the manner now proyi-
ded. Non. concurred in.
4Ih. Adding section providing for appeals
from listers 10 seleetmen; the 5lh, connected
herewith; and the 9Th providing us TO unrepre-
scented towns. Concurred in.
Subsequently the Seune insisted upon its a.
mendments, and the House resolved to adhere to
its disagreement. conference ensued which
resulted IN an agreement 10 the bill substantially
rejecting the amendments Of the Senate in which
the House had nonconcurred.
Bills introduced. From the Senate in addition
np AM, dina f,. "a, h.nh
chancellor is disqualified from acting y rejected
on ID reading. From The Senate, constituting
Board of Education and general supervision of
schools rejected on The 2d reading, MIR Baker sug-
gesng that there was no lime for the deliberaon
due SO important question.
Resolution of Thanks.
Mr. Pettihone arose and SAID that he had in his
hand resolution 10 introduce, not as mere mat
ter of custom, but as expressive of the feelings of
his heart. lie thereupon presented the follow
ing, which was adopted by unanimous and most
hearty VOTE
RESOLVED, That the unanimous and unfeigned
.nunhs Vi line House bv tended 10 ,,o hon. An-
drew Tracy Tor the impartial, honorable and dig
nhed manner in which he has discharged the
duous duties of the chair during the present SEES
sion of The Legislature.
MIR Tracy replied in brief and eloquent speech
which we should be happy TO give, in compliance
with the Wishes we doubt not, of all who heard
ii, but we are unable 10 do
The Senate returned the bill TO pay Chauncey
Goodrich insisting on the amendment: thereupon
the House insisted upon its disagreement.
Subsequently The Senate adhered, and COM
millee OF conference was appointed. $775 agreed
10.
A series Of resolutions from the Senate, for
reduction ofpos,ase and the ranking privilege,
were concurred in.
The House non-coneurred with the Senate in
its amendment OF the resolutions relative to pay
of members of Congress. Disagreement ensued
on this subject aud on reputation. neither house
asking conference, the resolutions were lost
Reports. BY select committee, bill Tor geo
logical survey, which on motion of MIR Shafler
(who maze The report) was laid ont he table with
the understanding that il shall not again be taken