The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-10-28

IT, D. 30 that plurality. upon the third ballot, shall
be sufficient to constitute election Of town repre-
isenthtlves; referred to committee on Elections.
BIHS reported. From the select committed raised
upon so much Of the Governors message relates TO
the eSacting Of unlawfal interest; bill repealing Sd,
18th and 9Th sections of chap ~ r. s. and providing
thn' If any person. upon any contract mortgage and
assurance, shall take above,s per cent interest," lhe
debtor may avoid the excess above the legal rate; o.
ifarendy paid, he may the excess by an ac-
ton Of law r commenced within two years. laid upon
The table.
communication wasreceived from the Sergeant at
Arms, relative the old State House bell; Informing
the Senate, that, without his permission il had been
removed to the Court House Of this county, and was
there destroyed by fire.
The Senate proceeded to the election of IT, g. Sem
ator Upon the SO ballot. the result was, s.. s.
Phelps Is, s. 3. Brown Q, s. Royce To- y p 'r-.-
Reports BY Judiciary committee, against the bill
IN anendment OF chap. 81 r. s., and il was dsmss,
cd. by select committee, bill nppropriating $4,000
annually for three years for geological survey or the
state-lad on the table. by COMMITTEES on Educa-
ton, bill relating TO common schools, (exenIptina
poor from school tax certain conditions land il was
ordered TO Sd reading. by committee on Roads, a.
gainst the bill relating to roads, and it was dismissed
By Judiciary committee, bill to amend chatper 81 II.
-, relating TO divorce, ths bill requires the lbelIant
20 reside one tall year IN this stato and repeas tho
22d and 23d sectIons:) ordered to Sd reading
Mr. Rice Of g. called up the bill authorizing the
nomination OF justices Of peace by the towns 10 the
Legislature, the question being upon the second read
ing-rejected, l57 to 20.
Resolutions by Mr. Johnson, instructing the
committee on education to inquire into the expeden-
cy OF altering section 49, chapter 10 RS as to re-
qure school money to be expended for teaching to
to the exclusion OF fuel, etc passed. BY Mr. Pol
lard, instrncting the committee agriculture 10 in
qure into the expendiency Of bounty on wheat;
passed.
Bills introduced. BY Mr. Ross, TO repeal the net
OF 1912, relating 10 capital crimes; referred TO udic-
nry committee. By Mr. Bliss altering the standard
OF weights and measures; referred 10 the general com
mlttee. BY Mr. Smith Of pton to renenI and alter
that part Of act OF lS42, the sale of land for taxes
as requires the notices to be published in tho Mont
pelier papers; referred to the land tax committee -
by Mr. Tilden, relating TO chapter l. II. s.. (or the
qualifications of voters;) referred TO the judiciary
committee.
were made for Orleans County.
H HInInS s e,sSSiaHd' A..i.,an, Judges,
John H. KimbnlI, States Attorney. ~.
George Nye, Iudge of Probate.
Thomas Jameson, Moody d. KimbalI Luke Sponcer
Jail Commissioner.
WEDNESDAY,, Oct 20.
SENATE REPORTS. From the committee on
Banks, IN favor OF tho bill relative mortgages Civ
en- by the Directors Of Banks; aud the bill was or
dered to third reading, and referred to tho commit
tee cooperating the Windsor county Bank
Bill mtroduced-By J. Barrett, to amend sect. IS
chap Is X s., by providing that town elesks, So
eetmcn, town treasurer overSeer OF the poor consta
BILE, listers, aud auditors shall be elected BIZ ballot:
also, IN other respects more pariicu ary regulating
the election OF town officers.
The Senate resumed balloting with the following
results:
seth s. S. Phelps IL, s. 8. Brown q s-Rovcs =.
37th, >. 8 Phelps IL, S. Royce I6.
Whereupon Stephen Royce was declared elected
upon the part Of the Senate
HOUSE. Engrcssed Bills-To amend section 81
chapter SO X S. Of divorce, and repeal sections 2a
and rs. Kelating TO common schools, (exenpling
poor from school tax on certain conditions)
Resolutions by Mr. Thompson, as to expedi-
ehcy oil paying county court jurors 81, 20 per day.
ny MIR Whieaw, US TO allowing travelling fees iu-
rors before justice courts By Mr. slcI.oud ms TO
expectancy Of allowing TO each member of cavalry
companies one horse free from taxation. BY Mr.
bacon, as 10 ezpedlency Of increasing nay OF witness
es at county courts, all passed.
The joint assembly baIoted 8 times without
choice Tor Y. s. Senator. On tho 9Th ballot Phelps
bad SO, s. s. Brown II. G. p. Marsh 4s, C. X
Williams, 8 and . scattering.
Thursday, Oct. "a.
SENATE. Bills reproduction the select com.
mtee on licenses, bill vesiing the sole power OF
granting licenses in Board Of Commissioners, to be
elected annually, on the first Monday in January, in
every county, By plurality of given, afixing
certain penalties to the sale of sprtuous liquors with
out license, and empowering Justices ofthe Peace
put the offender under bonds for trial at the Coun-
ty Court read twice, and in order give opportunity
for examination, upon motion Of Mr. Barrett, laid on
the table, From the judiciary committee, against the
bill relating to divorce. in amendment of chap. 63 of
r. s. and the third reading Of the bill was refused
The bill relating to usury was rejected by vote of
81 TO s.
HOUSE. Reports-by Judiciary committee, that
is nexpeden! TO increase the fees OF witnesses at
the county ccar,, and pay of jurors justice courts.
By general committee against the bill taxing the prop
erty Of VI Central Rail Road Co. ,on the ground that
the Legislature has the constitutional power to pass
the bill and it referred to the Judiciary commit
tee. i
The joint assembly then proceeded to ballot for u
s. Senator: ..s-. ~
Samuel s. Phelps had, 1870; Stephen 8. Brownie;
Geo. p. Marsh, 81; Charles X Williams, 0; VIM.
Slade, 8; Scattering, 2.
Thereupon the Hon. SAMUEL s. PHELPS was
declared duly elected, and the Senate withdrew.
E. G. Strong. Bloomington. Sheriff; Hubbard Has
tings, High Bailiif for Orleans County.
Aaron kinsman, jail commissioner, in place Of H.
E. G. Mclaughlin, for Orange County. ~.