Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-11-06

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to tax ourselves and descendants Tor the benefit
of those who should live 260 years hence? If the
state would now impose all annual tax OF about
$1,000, together with tax at future time equal
to the amount now borrowed by the state from the
fund, the required sum could be raised in about 40
years. But was it wise to tax ourselves for future
generations or, if this Is not done, is it any wiser
to hand down debt which shall crush them? He
thought not He would abolish the fund wipe
out the Indebtedness of the statc-taX ourselves 10
educate our own children, and leave them to take
care of theirs.
| Mr. Thomas said this fund is sequesered TO the
several towns for specific purpose; if ever there
was vested right this was one, and he called upon
the friends Of vested rights to oppose the present
bill.
Mr. Chase of Calais said he was anxious TO free
the state from the debt incurred in building the
State House, but he would do it according to the
rule which requires property to pay the taxes. This
fund he regarded as the common property of all 4;
and to abolish the fund would be in effect to make
the poor man pay large a share Of the state debt
as the rich.
Mr. Barlow said he was opposed both TO the school
fund and to this bull: he would divide the income
of the fund among the towns for schools now, and
opposed this bill in the hope of carrying that meas
ure.
Mr. Burbank concurred in the sentiments of Mr.
Thomas.
The motion to dismiss was lost-uyes c. noes
100; and the bill ordered to a second reading, 10G
TO GO.
Mr. Burbank moved to have the act take effect
after one year.
Mr. Barlow moved to adiourn-l1st.
Mr. Barlow supported Mr. Burbank's amendment,
SO as to give the public an opportunity to pass upon
the subject
Amendment lost-uyes GO, noes lO4.
MIR Barlow moved to adiourn--lost.
MIR Barlow renewed Mr. Thomas amendment,
which had been once decided out of order, and
which was again so decided and the chair also tie
cidcd that the whole question had been once decl-
ded to the appeal, and could not be raised again
Another motion TO adJourn-eyes weak, nose
quite long-but it was nearly one o'clock, and the
Honorable Speaker took the Stomachs into account
and declared the motion carried. Thus happily,
and at exactly the right time, did the Speaker put
an end to one Of the best natured legislative Skin
mishes which we have seen for years.
2 o'CLocK, ? NJ.
SENATE.
Report BY Mr. Bemis, from the committee on
Land taxes, against the bill providing for the as
sesslnent and collection of taxes on nonresident
lands; bill laid on the table,
EngroSSed bills. In alteration of the name of
Jonas Fish, passed. Authorizing Incorporated vii.
lagos to regulate the discharge of fire arms in their
limits; passed.
The bill in addition to the act of a relative to
the Grand List was taken up, and was refused
third reading.
House bills rejened. In relation to exceptions TO
the decisions of County Courts; to the Judiciary
committee. TO pay Alvin II. Baker, and to pay
GuyC. Sampson: both to the committee on Claims.
In relation TO Elections to the committee on Elec-
tons. 10 repeal all laws granting bonnties on the
destruction of bears, wolves and pan,hers; to the
committee on Agriculture. To incorporate the
Springfield Paper Mill Company; to the committee
on Manufactures
The bill in relation to common schools, returned
from the House with amendments, was taken up
and the amendments were considered.
The amendment Withholding a share of the
school money from every district, which shall en-
ploy an uneXamined teacher, was, after a few re-
marks by Mr. Sabin and other Senators, non-con-
CURED ill., The amendment to the 10th section,
requiring the County Superintendent to visit at
least two schools daily, in order to be entitled to
his daily allowance Of two dollars, and that assign
ing and specifying the duties of Teachers were al
so non-concurred in. The other House amend
ments were severaly adopted.
message was received from the Governor
the Report of the Quarter Master
General report read and referred 10 the committee
on Military affairs. Also transmitting long and
communication from Henry Stevens
Commissioner to investigate the facts, and ascer.
tain whether this State has good claim upon the
government Of the United States for expenses in
cured during the revolutionary war
The report contained recommendation to in !
Vestgae still further the validity of these claims
md suggested the expediency of obtaining copies |
Of certain documents in her Maesty's State Paper
Office in London, as greatly auxiliary to the pur-
bose. MI Barrett expressed himself strongly in |
avor of investigating the revolutionary history OF
Vermont, which in many respects was more extra
ordinary than that of any other state in the Union.
The report was referred to the joint committee I'M
Ter the 9Th joint rule
Mr. Campbell obtained leave of absence from
Monday morning.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Bills introduced. BY Mr. Hail. to incorporate the
Wndham slate aud Mineral Company referred to |
The committee on Manufactures. BY Mr. Howe of
in addition to chapter ~ r S referred
to the Judiciary committee. By Mr. Jones, TO pay
James Morse referred to the committee of Claims
by Mr. Kelley, IN addition to chapter lS r s re-
ferred to committee on Education. By Mr. Stevens,
in relation to Engrosslng Clerks, applicants for
charters to pay for engrossng bills; ordered to
Sd reading.
Resolution. BY Mr. Fairbanks, declaring that in
view Of the evils of war, it is desirable to establish
modes of settling international questions by arb-
a Congress Of Nations for this pur-
pose should be holden-and instructng our dele
CATION in Congress accordingly. Laid on the Ia.
Bile.
Engrossed Bills. To repeal the bounty on bears,
wolves, and panthers; relating to elections mo bal
lot for town representative to be commenced after
~ at night of the LIST Tuesday in September to
incorporate the Springfield Paper Mill Company
to pay Alvin Il. Baker $40, 10; severaly passed
II addition to Chap. 40 r. s.; (extending the time
for presenting claims against eatates supported
by Messrs Stevens and Hammond, and opposed by |
Messrs, Thomas, Fairchild, Button, and Barlow, g. |
rejected. In addition TO sec. 81 chap. % r. s.; in !
addition to the act Incorporating the Conn. g. Pas
sumpsc rivers Railroad Co., amended 10 reference
TO carrying mails in addition to an act incorpora-
ting Champlain g. Connecticut River r. r. Co., a
mended in the same respect; to pay Guy C. Samp.
son $50, (l05 to so j severally passed.
The engrossed bill extending the charter of the |
Bank of Bellows Falls being taken up on its final |
passage, Mr. Jones of Chelsea opposed it, reading |
from the Bank Commissioners report in respect to
the management of the bank, and commenting with
some severity thereon. Instead of recharter he |