Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-05-29

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by MIR. S. and Mr.. Dixon, was postponed.
Mr. Dixon remarked that he presumed no MEM
Der Of the House could be opposed Ia the passage
Of the billto prevent betting on elections. ms
practice not only causes the unjust acquisition OF
4 property BY enc party, without equivalent renoer
ed but tends to corrupt the individuals concerned
ITO spirit of patriotism to be exchanged tor
exclusive regard to private interests, and efforts
to be made for the elevation of men to Office, when
it is known that their election will be subyersive
of the prosperity of the country. The tendency
of betting elections is also to corrupt the press
to make this powerful instrument, for good, when
unperverted, the means of deluding the people,
and inducing them to elevate unworthy men to
public Office This proposed law--with TIE pen
atty not too high to render it nugatory--will be
productive of good, by not only being carried into
operation, but by preventing men who intend not
to act illegally, from houghtlessly becoming par
ties in such transactions. Also, this law will pro-
badly be permanent, for no legislature would con-
sent by repeating it TO countenance the practice;
and both parties, believe, are united in condemn
ing it. The proposed law, if enacted, as showing
the sentiments of the Legislature relative to the
evil prohibited cannot but be for the benefit OF the
community, removing in measure at least the
spectacle so derogatory to the character OF ntel-
gent freemen, exhibited during the past year. when
very many became parties in betting, and thus
were excited by artificial and corrupt means, by
is liable 20 succeed to the spirit of jus: and ee
waited patriotism.
The same committee reported on bill for reg
ulating Civil Actions, recommending its passage,
the reasons tor which were stated by Mr.. Strong.
The same committee reported in favor of the
passage of bill relating to Banks, recommending
its passage. Reasons stated by Mr.. S. NJ
Report of the State Prison committee, on petit
ton of Sarah Ann Pocock, to be discharged from
the State Prison, in favor of the same. Mr.. Bald
win from that committee, stated the facts Re-
port accepted, and petition granted. a9
Report from Leonard Case and S. P. Beers, re-
speeding the indebtedness of the estate of Henry
Brown, to the school fund, was read and referred
to the school fund committee.
Reports No. l and 2, from the committee on
military returns, were read, and the Governor re.
quested to commission the officers named
The following bills from Hartford county were
passed, making the following appointments, viz =
Francis Parsons to be Judge of the County
Court.
Martin Kellogg. Erastus Woodruff and Richard
Bacon, County Commissioners.
JUDGES OF PROBATE. N.a
William N Matson, for the district of Hartford.
William A. Kellogg, for the district ofAvon.
Ethan A. Andrews, for the district of Berlin.
Tracy Peck, for the district of Bristol.
William Barnes, for the district of East Windsor.
Aholiab Johnson, for the district of Enfield.
Ephraim Mills, for the district of Canton.
Elisha Hotchkiss for the district of Burlington.
Harvey Bissell, for the district Of Sufield.
Stephen Walkly, for the district of Southington
Erastus Beeman for the district of Hartland.
Truman Allen, for the district Of CRANKY.
Egbert Cowles, for the district Of Pennington.
i Report of the Comptroller made in pursuanceof
a resolution asking information respecting taxa
ticn, number of inhabitants, and the ratio of re-
presentation of the different towns in this State,
was received, and on motion of Mr. Adams. 1000
copies were ordered to be printed. tsiat
! The committee on claims reported in favor of
discharging the town of Ledvard from the pay
ment of a State tax on railroad stock
Adjourned to 10 A. M tomorrow.
THURSDAY, MAY 22-FoRENooN.
Mr.. Rockwell, from the committee on elections,
to whom was referred the petition Of Benjamin A.
Jarvis, claiming seat as member Of this House,
from the town Of Cheshire, reported IN favor Of said
petition. The report states that at the electors
meeting in April, 374 distinct ballots representing
374 persons, were given for Representatives that
1853 necessary to choice tssts 3
Ransom johnson received 1S9
BENJAMIN A. Jarvis 1877
L. Doolittle 1876
A. Dooittle 1S4
n Booth 1
That only one person received majority Of the |
whole number. That one Benjamin Leonardo v7ho |
had been registered by the board of RegistrS &S#o
vote for State Officers only, was allowed bynfhe |
Moderator to vote tor Representatives, and that he
did vote for the Messrs, Doolittle. That exclud-
ing his vote, the whole number would be 1913, a |
majority 1877, and that Mr. Jarvis, having that |
number, is duly elected. The committee were
unanimous in this opinion.
Mr.. Rockwell stated that there was no law which
required majority of votes to elect representa-
tves though practice and general law had settled
that questionstill this not the universal prac
tce. If the House adopted the Report they would |
establish that principle and rule. Report accepted
Reports OF the Judiciary Committee, viz.
On bill for public act concerning towns, re- |
commencing that said bill do pass with an amend
ment. Bill read third time and as amended, pas
sed.
On petition of M. Thorp and others, for Pilot
to be appointed for the Port of Bridgeport, that
they have leave to withdraw their petition. Re-
port accepted iaF1ta'tt's4@
Petitions presented and referred viz. of H. B. |
Eastman and Others of F. NJ. Matson and others;
and of John Parker and Others to restrain the sale
of Spirituous Liquors; of John Glover and Charles
Weir, for restoration Of forfeited rights; Of Frede
rick Watson TO be reimbursed for money expended |
for benefit of the States of Edwin Newberry for ex-
pense of pursuing criminals; Of j. R. Chiffon for |
expense OF public prosecution; OF r. S. Sanford |
and others, for increase of Fire Co. Of Henry /
Smith for establishing Normal School; and Of |
Tertius Wadsworth and others for Rail Road.
bill fora public act de stealing turkeys, Hens,
and Ducks, was read twice, and referred.
A bill for public act de disturbing Religious |
meetings, was read twice, and referred.
A bill for public act de proceeding in forcible |
entry and detainer, bill de Sheris bill requir-
ing Town Treasnrers to give bonds, and bill
regarding Salaries and Fees, were each twice read,
and referred. e;oel4st
Mr.. Jarvis, the new member from Cheshire, ap-
peared, was qualified and took his seat.
The Annual Report of the Trustees of the Mis-
sionary Society was read and laid on the table.