Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-11-03

require them to pay 49, Amendment lost, when
Mr.. Perks amendment was adopted, 50 to 81.
Mr. Patrick renewed his amendment in diff
ferent forms when Mr.. Wright, Of Shoreham,
suggested that the Senate had similar bill under
consideration, and he moved therefore, TO post
'pone this bill to Tuesday morning next. Sup
ported by Messrs Billings and Wright, OF s., OPP
posed by Messrs. Rice of Somerset, Davis of N.
Folsom and Crowley, and'reiected.
Mr. Bodgelt moved to strike ont so and insert
49, Supported by Nlessrs. BIodgets Sherwood,
aud Burroughs Of Kirby, opposed by Messrs. Bill
lings and McLoud and rejected.
Mr.. Dennson moved to recommit the bill and
amendments; rejected.
Mr. Folsom newud the amendment offered
by Mr.. Villas yesterday rejected
MI Smith OF Addison moved an amendment,
providing that the battalion companies shall be re-
qulred to assemble on The LIST Tuesday of June, for
enrolment and election Of officers only. Sup
ported Ivy Messrs Smith of A. and Folsom, and
opposed by Messrs Davis of N. and Rice of Som
erset, and rejected.
Mr.. Grandy moved to amend by adding qtiakers
to the list OF those who are exempted without die
payment of an equivalent Supported by Messrs
Grandy and Winsow; opposed by Messrs. Davis
Of N. and Henry. and rejected.
Mr.. Davis Of N. moved to amend The repeating
section by excepting section 3 chapter !, of the
act of Nov /, 1887 (Which exempts persons scru-
pulous OF bearing arnsby paying S2,l Adopted
MIR. Ross moved to amend by providing that the
deduction from the list shall be for all save high
way taxes, payable in labor; adopted.
Mr.. Berden moved to make sickness and disa-
bllity sufficient excuse for not doing military
duty, OF not sending in equipments. Supported
by Mr.. Barden, opposed by MIR. Davis Of n. and
rejected.
MIR. Wright of S. moved to lay the bill on the
table lost, and the bill was ordered to 81 read
ing.
Mr.. Davis of N. called mp the bill repeating the
act of last year in relation to the militia.
Mr.. Billings moved to lay the bill on the table.
Opposed by Messrs Davis OF ~, Villas and Henry,
supported by Mr.. Billings and negutved.
The question then REQUIRED on the passage Of
the bill. Mr.. Wright Of ). opposed the bill re
minding the House that last year the speakers
tube was loaded with memorials against the very
acts which this bill would restore. While there
had, as yet, been no time properly to test the law
of last year, which had imposed burdens on the
uniform militia this bill would impose new bur-
dens. He asked for The ayes and noes.
Mr.. Henry said the militia had asked two
things only, last year-more pay and regulations
relative to delinquents; but the legislature gave
them more than was asked, and they were dis
satisfied. 1t was evident, he thought, that the
people demanded a repeal, and if the act of lust
year is repealed, the new bill reported by the com
mitlee OIL military affairs would meet the wishes
of the militia.
Mr.. Davis of N. said that The memorials of last
year were against the law OF AL which improper
ly repenled parts of the acts of ~ aud 49,
Mr.. Peck said lie voted for the act of last year,
relying upon the Judgement of respectable and
worthy men, but he was satisfied there were evils
in il which ought to be remedled, aud to remedy
which he had brought in bill. If the question
comes TO the point TO take The act Of last year
without amendment, or repeal it, lie must vote to
repeal.
Mr.. Pope moved 10 make the bill the order for
Monday morning-opposed by Mr.. Crowley, sup.
ported by Mr.. Pope, and lost l26 10 SO.
Mr. Patrick suggested that there was an i'm.
Piled contract by the act of Inst year TO exempt
members OF uniform companies after s years SER
vice. and he wished to know how this difficulty
was 10 he arranged.
Mr. Kellogg said he mus, vote against this BILL
believing that the act of last year ought 10 he
amended rather than repealed. Ii was similar
TO the law of Massachusetts, which was regarded
as good one; and he believed this would he
satisfactory ii amended.
The bill was passed. ayes l27, noes 81. Adj.
SENATE.
y O'Clock, P. NJ.
Reporis of Committees. Mr.. Field, from Com
mtee on Roads, reported bill Incorporating Brat
tleboro' and Fichburgh Rail Road Company,
which was read third time and passed. Mr..
bill reviving charter Of Connecticut aud Pasump.
sic Rivers Rail Road Company; read third time
and passed. MIR. Porter, from committee OH MN
ufactures, reported House hill incorporating Lin
coin Iron Company read third time and passed.
The LIST section gives the company the power Of
transacting such business ms usually is and may he
done by such companies Mr.. Cahoon moved to
amend by striking out "may be-; carried, and
the bill then passed. Mr. Field, from committee
on Roads, reported bill changing the name of the
town of Monroe to Woodbury. read third time
and passed Mr.. A. Alien from comrnittce on
military affairs to which was referred so much of
the Gov. message as refers TO the militia law Of
last year. reported bill amending said law, which
was read twice and laid on the table. MIR. Bass
reported bill to pay VIM Markham certain
SUN, with an amendment reducing the sum TO Sc,
SO; report laid on the table. Mr. A. Allen, from
committee on Military Affairs, TO which was re-
ferred several resolutions relating to the militia,
reported that no Legislation was necessary. Mr..
Camp reported bill for the relief of the town of
Glastonbury; read third time and rejected.
The bill relating to the militia OF this state was
read third time and passed.
The House bill repealing militia act of last year
was read twice and referred to committee OIL Mil
tary Affairs
The report of Bank Commissioners was refer.
red to committee on banks
Resolution. Mr.. Far introduced u resolution
for JOINT assembly tor me election OF Judges OF
Supreme Court on Tuesday at 10 o'clock PASSED.
The Senate wen, into joint assembly; on their
return
Mr.. Dutlon called up the bill relating to assign
ments, and moved TO strike out all after the euact-
ing clause and insert the loowing:-all assign
mens made in this state by debtors for the benefit
of creditors shall provide for an equal and pro ra
Ia distribution of the real and personal estate a.
mong creditors; oil assignments contrary shall be
void this bill TO take effect from its PASSAGE n.
dopted the bill was ordered 10 he engrossed
Mr.. Butler introduced a bill relating to process
read twice and referred to Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Briggs moved that when the Senate adj
Journ it be to Monday morning; passed.
MIR. Plumb called up the bill in addition to act
in alteration OF chap 83 r. s., relating TO licen
sing Inn Keepers; Mr. Plumb moved 10 amend by
adding sec. repeating sections 2, 3, A, 5, 6, and
of chap. SO, r. 3. of which this is an addition
supported by Mr.. Plumb, and opposed by Mr..