Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-11-13

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| NJ, Villas providing that the bill shall not go into
operation. until Nov. 1916, and not then unless
| minority Of the towns in the State shall al their
March Meetings have approved Of it, alter remarks
by Mr. Villas in its favor, was lost by vote oil 10
20 The bill was ordered TO Sd reading by vote
of2Ito7 The question being upon ITS hna pass
noe Mr. Villas moved TO amend so as TO strike out
ali of the primary features Of the bill, and provide
| for the distribution Of the income OF the school
fund lost. 30 TO T. Messrs Villas, Smith and
Moves opposed the passage of the bill, as'uncaliea
for by the people, and as doing irreparabe wrong
and injury TO posierity The bill was passed by
vote Of 30 TO Z. Yeas, Messrs Barrett i i Bar
rett, Bemis Billings, Bradley, Browneh, Button,
Chtenden Clapp, Hodges, Howe, liurd Laid,
Morgan, Onion Rich, Sabin, Sins, Simonds, VIM,
woodbridge Nays Messrs Fifeld, Marshall,
Moves Page. Richardson, Smith, Villas
The resolutions reported from the committee on NIL
itary afiars upon the collection aud storage OF the
/ State arms, were taken up md passed. The House
resolutions upon the same subject were nonconeurred
The House bill subjcc,ing the stock Of all rail road
corporations to taxation was taken up and supported
| by Messrs Hodges and Woodbridge as in every res
pect Just and proper and was opposed by Messrs
| Smith and Noyes utterly needless and impoient,
such an act being unable TO affect rights and immuni-
| ties already vested. Mr. Smith moved TO amend 50 rs
not Ia include in the operation Of the bill stock by law
already exempted; lost, IS TO Ia Mr.. Villas moved
to amend by adding section declaring that ell char
tiers heretofore granted subject 10 be altered or
amended the public good may require: lost, after re-
marks BY Mr. Villas and Hodges, by vote OF 70 81.
Messrs 4 L Barrett, Bellows, Fi6eld Marshall, Rich
ardson and Villas voting in the Affirmative Mr. Villas
moved TO reconsider the vote rejecting the amendment
Of Mr. Smith; carried, 10 10, by the casting vote OF
the chair. The amendment was again rejected, u to
IL; and the bill, after remarks against it by Dir Bar
reit, was passed by vote Of 10 TO IS.
| Mr. ] Barrett presented the following resolution:
Resolred, That the accompanying paper signed by
each member OF the Senate and by the Secretary and
Assistant Secretary Of the Senate, expressive Their
sentiments towards the Hon HORACE EATON
President of the Senate, be read and hereupon be sub
| ieci To the order of the Senate.
The paper referred TO was as follows:
The Undersigned, members Of the Senate Of Yer
mont avail themselves of the approach Of the pc
Rod when the relations which have subssicd between
/ them and the Hon. HoRAcE EATnE, during the pres
session Of the Legislature will be served to express
TO him. IN some degree, the feeling OF respect, admifa-
ton and confidence, which his course their Presi-
ding Officer has excited. They sensible that this
proceeding is unusual; but also, are in their opin-
ion the excelenees Of The officer, slight tribute to
whom il il intended. They therefore desire, in this
permanent form TO subscribe this testimonial Of their
high appreciation Of the unassuming dignity the I'M
wearied fidelity TO his trust, the entire imparliay, and
the uniform and nnceasing kindness, which have dis
tinguished the course Of Hon. HoRAcE EAToS, as
President Of the Senate, and which have made delight
ul and easy the labors, and the duties Of the session
The resolution unanimously adopted; and after
few moments profound silence, the Senators rose,
and the President beautifully responded in substance
as follows:
SESAroRs-li il no mere cold observance Of forms and
usages that impes you my cordial thanks for
the kind feeling manifested the resolution which has
been passed. and in the transactions connected with IL
am prompted 10 it by Of gratitude that is heartfelt
and sincere know that the paaon OF those who
associated together have been in this Senate Cham
ber calculated to up the deep fountains OF the
heart And will not attempt to deny disguise the oper
alton Of influences o. this character my feelings
But the sentiment Of gratitude which have expressed is
not which pruiupted merely BY the necuIar
huences Of the occasionthe othe
passing moment-but Of which my bosom has oiien
been conscious during tho present session And rejoice
ha an occasion thus presents itself for express
for that self same kindness Of feeling, which finds
ersnee IN the language Of the resolution with the proceed
ngs accompanying IT, has been constantly exhibited your
conduct during The present session. And Il have met
with any thing Of success in the discharge Of the duties Of
he station have ooenP'ed-Whiie am not on the one
hand destitute 81 deernment not be able atrib
I've that suceess IN its and proper not
the other hand devoid Of sensbiiy 10 be impress
ed with profound of obligation for the kindness
voved in II. As regards the which mpute what
ever OF success may have attained believe that con
V'eoa has generally prevailed in the minds Of Senators
too which must be permitted say has but done jus
ee 10 my moveshat II has been at all times my
desire TO deal out evcnhanded and impartial Justice all
Under the kindly operation Of this charitable belief your
parts-gteat have been my deficiencies have been
treated with degree Of generous orbearance, received
kindly cooperation, which the occupant of place
could rarely expect 10 experience II has seemed 10 be
tile uniform purpose and desire Of Senator's TO embaross
but 10 facilitate and sdnot render the duties Of the
chair wearsome and anxious but far as possible ensy
and delightful And charity has herein wrought Out even
more than its ordinary benign results for it has not only
covered multitude OF errors, has doubt not prevent.
ed the commission OF still greater multitude. And YOU
will believe when you that the kindness which
you have IA this manifested is deeply and as
trust indefibiy engrayen my heart
And now Senator'S if an unkind thought feeling tow
ard each other has, at time the and oen ex
citing strife Of mind with mind been generated and cher
shed Tor moment your bosoms lei at this favored
hour he consigned TO eternal iogeulness know il will
DC So and that you will separate with mutual kindness
your hearts For although in your conflicts OF opinon in
these halls OF legislation the surface Of our feelings NAV
sometimes for moment be rufed yet there arcSnd the
thought is pleasant one-there calm and traponil
depths beneath which storm npheaves no breath of ami
mostly dislurbs And although a ripple NAV sometimes
appear upon the surace sinks again into smoo,b
tranquility after the breath which excited il has PASSED a.
way And have we not had during the present session
experience OF the iutha truth dear 10 humnn;tvth.t
efences whether OF private political opinions are moi
Ineompeuoie with the warmest personal esteem Have
we not during our intercourse here felt gradually
ing around our hearts cords of almost ffaernal reward =
bei as the season Of has been il has moi
aPpIehend been to brief for such friendly feelings 10 bud
anu blossom, and mature. Do find in your own
bosoms at this moment an evidence that these
are not the hotions OF Imagination;
Anu now, Senator'S accept my warmest thanks
ior your kindness, and especially for the present alyn
testimonial OF IT, and permit me 10 assure Won n5;r;5s
ness through life ~ N "aPP'-
In conclusion Congratulate you that your more than
oruhaIly aTduons abors approaching To close
ana mat Too 80 tremendously and pleasantly and allow mo
10 WISH you, on Their full completion safe and hspnv 10
and iresides. ~ w" "''i'es
Mr f'las moved that the above resolution. with lis
thereto be entered upon the Journals Of The Sens,
mously N"'''N """"'-
House 6ius-To repeal all laws granting bounty G,r
e destruction oil bears, wolves and panthers; nassed
10 repeal section SO Of chapter rs Of s. reiatng ~
rain ID sh.