Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-10-27

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the newspapers and registers. As a matter of
economy, small though it may be, he would
save the expense Of this unnecessary publica.
ton.
Mr. Villas explained. He objected, as the !
House had heretofore objected, to placing the
journals of this House within the control OF the
Senate,a both Houses should control their own
journals but the question Of printing, he did
not conceive il to be at all embarrassed here
that could be determined hereafter.
o.. motion of Mr. Villas the first amendment
was stricken out, and the House concurred in
the second.
The Senate returned the resolution relative
to pensions Of widows Of Revolutionary soldiers
with an amendment asking to grant tho PEN
sions during the natural life Of these widows,
instead Of for five years, which was concur
red in.
2 O'CLOCK, r, NJ.
SENATE-Mr Briggs called up the report
on Joint Rules (Which report came from the
House amended, az will be seen by reference
to this mornings proceedings; the Senate nom
concurred with the House in its amendment,
yeas 26, nays none.
Mr. Briggs, from the judiciary committee, re.
ported bill introduced by Mr. BrggsD remod-
dleiny the Judiciary: it was ordered 10 be en-.
crossed and read third time.
On motion Of Mr. Scott, the Senate adjourn.
ed.
HOUSE.-The Speaker appointed the select
committee on the bill altering the terms of Or
leans Co. Court, viz. Messrs Flint, Smith Of Bar
ron, Esty.
| Petitions referred. OF Inhabitants of Brain.
tree to General Committee Of l6l females Of
Ferrsburgh, praying for law against Seduc-
ton, was read, and on motion of Mr. Grandy was
referred to the General committee of $40 in.
habitants Of Addison Co. on the same subject,
referred to the same committee.
Bills Introduced. By Mr. Mathewson, to faci-
itate justice in justice courts, referred to the
judiciary committee. By Mr. Whtcomb, in ad-
diton to chap. Is revised statutes (requiring
clerks to give the names Of each scholar in
their dstricts) referred to the committee on
Education. BY Mr Smith, of Monkton, to repeal
secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, I, D. 8, 10, and II of the re-
vsed statutes, for the removal of paupers,
which was referred to the Judicirry Commit.
tee.
Resolu,ions-I3y Mr. Winslow that the speak.
er extend the invitation 10 all the resident Cer.
gyman Of montpelier TO attend npon the House
as chaplains: passed By MIR Smith Of Add.
son, series Of resolutions, protesting against
slavery and the slave.tradc (the same adopt ed
by the freemen of Addison and heretofore pub.
lished in many of the Vermont papers,] refer.
red TO the judiciary committee. OH motion oil
Mr. Harrington. BY Mr. Billings. ns,ructing the
judiciary committee to inquire into the expedi
! ency OF passing a law Of insolvency, under
, which debtors may surrender their property
to ,,:er creditors and be discharged; pass.
ed.
mr Warner called up the petition for the al.
iteration of the shire town in Addison county
and on his motion i; vas referred to the mem
bers from that county, together with petitions
on the same subject from |"aItham, Aonkton
and Panton.
Mr. Stacy suggested that state CONVENTION o.
one of the political parties was to meet 'niS d.
ternoon, and in order to permit tho attendance
of those members who Should desire it, as there
was no pressure Of business. he would move
that the House adjourn.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. Is.
SENATE.-.[ following committees were
appop.ed OH Tuesday:
On that part of the Governors message which
relates to slavery and the annexation Of Texas
to the Union, Messrs Sabin, Griswod and Mum
sill.
On that part of the Governors message which
relates to the Tariff and the distribution of the
proceeds Of the sales Of the public lands Messrs
Cults, Morgan and Philips.
In the Grand List-Messrs Sprague, Porter
and Stone.
The substance of Mr. SCOTS resolution is az
follows instructing the committee on military
affairs to enquire into the expedency Of exempt.
ing the polls of field and staff officers from all
taxes except highway; passed.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Mr. Thompson presented the petition of Lu-
cius II. Cattan, also of Newell Sergeant. for
change of names; referred to select commit.
tee Of three.
The bill entitled an act amending chapter 81
revised statutes was taken up and read q third
time on motion Of Mr. Cahoon the bill was laid
on the table.
Resolutions-by Mr. Camp, providing for the
publication OF the Directory without the Join,
rules; passed. From the House, relating to
the fees and mileage Of members Of congress
passed.
A message was received from the House con.
curing with the Senate in the amendment to
the resolution granting pensions to the widows
Of revolutionary soldiers /; also that the House
insist upon their amendment to the report on
joint rules.
Mr. Cahoou disclamed any intention on the
part Of tho Senate of interfering in those mat
ters which pertain to the House, and moved tina
the Senate recede from their position.
Mr. Camp was Of the opinion that the Senate
should insist upon their position he also though,
that the journal of the joint assembly was not
the property of either house. but the exclusive
property of the joint assembly. and a. such the
Senate had as much control over il as the House.
Mr. Briggs thought with Mr. Camp that the
journal Of the joint assembly was the property
Of the joint assembly alone, but thought it ex-
pedsnt in the present case. to give the direc.
ton Of the matter to the House.
Mr. Farr supported Mr. Camps opinion. and
thought that the Senate should not recede.
Pending this debate the Senate went into joint
assembly,
On the return Of the Senate, the debate on
joint assembly WAS resumed.
Mr. Starr denied that the House had exclu.
sve control Of the journal Of the joint assembly,
and was Of the opinion that the journal was
equally under the control Of both houses
Mr. A. Allen was Of the same opinion, and
thought that for the FAKE Of economy tho report
should be adopted
Mr. Read thought that the Senate had the
same right in passing upon this matter that j,
has in passing upon bill or any similar matter
Mr. Sergeant moved to lay the whole subject
on the table; adopted.
i A resolution was received from the House
adopting the joint rules Of the last session as
the rules Of this for the time being laid on the