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House. on the ground of mper,incnce. The amend
ment was MS follows. "P.ovided, that no future leg
slaon shall have any control over this nct."l
Mr. Villas moved to suspend the 18th RUE, 50 as to
reconsider the vote rejecting the bill in addition to the
banking act, (reative 70 the execution of bonds for
the redemption of bils,) which was agreed to, and
the vote was roconsidered and the bill made the or
der for tomorrow morning
Bills introduced. BY Mr. Harrington, 10 protect
the character Of women, which was referred to the
judiciary committee; altering the place from Rutland
to Cnstleton) for holding the Supreme and County
Courts Of Rutland county which was referred 10 the
members from Rutland Co. by Mr. Field af Guilford,
dividing proceeds of sales of public lands among the
several towns, which referred 10 the general COM
| mttee Mr. Folsom, relating TO election of town rep
resentatives Ito be elected bya plurality the Sd
ballot) Mr. Smith of Addison moved to dismiss the
bill, which was opposed by Messrs Villas, Billings,
and Folsom, and Withdrawn, and the bill referred 10
the general committee, BY Mr. Lee, relating to high
way taxes, which was referred 10 the committee on
roads. BY Mr. Sanborn, in addition TO act incorpora-
ting Norwich University, which was referred to the
general committee. By Mr. Davi. of \. in amend
Inent of act relating to public accounts, which was
| referred to the Judiciary committee From the Sen
ate relative to advertising sales of lands for taxes,
which was referred to the Judiciary comm,ee.-
From the Senate incorporating the Champlan and
| connecticut River Rail Road Co. Ito build road win.
Addison Rutland and Wlndham counties Mr. DAVIS
Of ~ moved TO amdnd placing ms act under The con
troll of the next legislature -rel:'arkng mat ne merely
wished the corporaiors 10 run the fsk o. having ns
wise legislature next year as this. Mr. Whlttemore
regarded this question already too wei settled to re-
qure discussion. Mr. Rice Of Somerset was wiling
to take the amendment on the grouno that It was a
question on which the people had not acted Mr.
Stacy urged that this year the favorable time to
get the stock taen and if deferred year. he fear
ed it woud be fatal to the project. He sal that If
members were not prepared TO act definitely now, he
hoped they would 90 home and consult their mothers
| Mr. Sherwood seconded the last suggest ion he
houah, the mothers of Vermont were TO wise to
saddle the State with such corporations. Mr. White
| tal t,aI.,r
| n proposition to submit the corporation to the control
of all future legislatures. Mr. Villas said this the
object, but it was no trap; the trap was on the side
sprung upon the people TO prevent them from express
sing their will upon the subject After further >ug
ges,ions by Messrs Davis of n. Rite of Somerset,
Wnslow, Warner, and Rice of Briiport, the vote was
taken; ayes SO, noes l0l So the amendment was
| rejected The bill ordered to I'd reading. BY
Mr. Baldwin, TO pay James Mores sl3s, which was re-
ferred 10 committee on military affairs. From the
Senate, in addition to the act relating to the militia,
relative to rifle regiment in Franklin county, which
| was ordered TO Sd reading
| The chair appointed the select committee on the
bill relating to licenses, viz. Messrs Eastman, Sher-
| wood, Burroughs of Vernon.
| Reports. Mr. Grandy called up the bill to Charter
the L1molle county bank, and Mr. Warner stated the
facts presented to the committee, remnrking that tho
majority in favor of the bill, though he dssen ed
bell ewing that the business Of the country would not
warrant bank. Mr. C;randy said he hoped the
House would adhere to the rule adopted the other day
and consult the wishes of the members Of the coun-
ty. Messrs Wilbur and Kinds Tof that County IA
vored the bill the latter stating that majority OF the
| members in favor Of the bill. Mr. Sanborn Of
Stanford opposed TIE bill. urging that the business Of
the county did not require H. and so hnt large part
Of that county is as well Accommodate by other
e hanks as II would be by one nj johnson. He thought
it was the policy Of an industrious farming popu-
alton 10 rely on bank accommodations.
Mr. int Of Lowell said that n bank WINS needed Mt
Johnson asmnch as any whore else an, that 1t would
accommodate portion o Orleans county.
Mr. Stacy was inclined 10 ilvor the bill and estah-
lih bank in Lamoie county 10 tale the rnce Of the
ivate blinking establishments nfmoney lenders, who
not unfrequcnily prove eytortOncrs. According to
the rule adopted in granting banks, lie thought La
noble county had made out n fair cnsc
Mr. Davis of N. argued that Vermont ALREADY has
rs large number Of banks as Won ID he beneficial 10
the public, an when we On beyond that point banks
become excresencei and dangerous. Vermont hns
already hal sad experience on this subject in the late
ESSEX and windsor banks Windsor county had but
one bank, wi h more capital md larger grand list
than Franklin, Orleans and Lamolle combined, and
vet the latter counties have two bcnks.
Mr. Flint explained to the grand list Of franklin
county when the bill was rejected on the 81 reading
ayes ~, noes los.
Resolutions BY Mr. Guild, instrucling ,hciudcia
ry committee to inquire into the consti'u'onal,y anc
expediency of taxing bachelors for the support of in
dlgent maiden ladies; passed. BY Mr. Villas re
guessing the commissioner of the school fund TO re
port whether he had complied with the resolution o
1871. and whether any part Of the fund has heen lost
passed. BY Mr. Rice Of Somerset. TT Thanksgiyn
passed.
The Senate returned the Vermont Central RAJ
Road Co. bill, proposing 10 strike out the provso whlc
places the act under the control OF future legislature
/, alter amend or repeal it. Opposed by 'Icssrs Hen
nv, Villas Sherwood and Peck and supported b.
e Mes rs Whttcmore, Hubbard Guild. Hoeue, AM Sta
u cv and cnncurred n, ayes 90, noes 50.
II The Governor informed the House that Loren Dear
declines accepting the Office Of assistant Judge 70
. Bennington County AdJ9urned'
c SENATE J,.~,.t, ,r = -, ~, ;,.r AR S,ro,, \,
from Judiciary committee reported bill relating t
The sale cC property on attachment ordered to b
enarossed nnt read third time. Mr. Sargent from
committee on Elections, reported against biz for tn
= prevention ofirauds Ii; vcung rejected AR Spragut
q from committee on Grand List, 10 which were refer
red bill and resolution relating TO the grand Ist re
! ported against them, and thcy were :'iscted; MI
Field from committee on roads, rep0r,ci he bill rea
u ting to the repairing of bridges with Amendment
: auhorisng the select men 10 repair bridges or high
ways when suddenly DESTROYED, and 10 pay out o
the funds Of the town. or 10 draw orders on the towl
treasury for such repairs; adopted; the bill was ihel
ordered 10 he enGrossed and read third time. Mr.
Hubbard. from committee on Roads reported Hous
bill relating TO the disposal of lamcd property stor
ed with whnrlngers and other sfore-house Keepers
u read third time and passed. Nlr Cuts, from com
. mit'ee of Claims reported n bill amending nm act re
!, ating to the States Prison passed Npv. 10, lsil
II read third time and passed Mr. Pumb from com
mitiee on the petition Of inhabitants Of Frattleboro
i reported The hill relating the licensing of inn keep
!" rrs the bill ordered II be engrossed and read
). third time Mr. f. Allen from committee on Agricu
y iue reported bill for the promotion of agriculture
. the bill was or Tered to be enarossei and read rhlr
: time. Mr. Briggs, from Judiciary committee, reporte
d; a i'll relating to process It WIS ordered 10 be en-
= crossed and read a third time. Mr. A. Allen, fror
j. committee on Military Afnirs reported against tious
bill repeating the militia act Of last year, laid on III
> table.
o Resolutions From the House, nulhorising the G,
erner to appoin, such day as he may think fit rs da
y of THANKSGIVING, with preamble for the prophet
and fitness of such appointment. Mr. Camp rno'
ed TO strike out the word "Whereas," and all aflt
"a Sentiments adopted. On motion of Mr. Munsill II
~ resolution was laid the ,abe,-Bv Mr. Briggs, ft
e. the aiournment # the General Assembly on Thur
" dav "a Nov At 7o'clock 4. VI. Mr. Camp novel
" strike out ~ o'clock A. NJ; lost-vears H. nays
Mr. Cahoon moved 10 strike out Thursday" and il
w sert Friday withdrawn; the resolution then passc
=" The senate wenr into joint assembly; on their
os turn,
as The House resolution for the adjournment of 4
-, General Assembly on Thursday next amended
the Senate by striking ont TUESDAY" and inserur
ne We nesday, was returned the House non-concurrlI
's with the senate in its amen ment Mr. Plumb NOV
~ that the resolution lie on the table; carried,
or Mr. Allen called up the hill relating 10 the mll
was ordered to be egrossed and read The third lin
~ The following ills from the House, were read twl
y" and referred to committees as follows; The bill !
lating to recognizance of shertls to committee on
&c" dietary; the I'LL altering the name of of Rebecca II