The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-11-04
LEGISLATURE.
Saturday, Oct. 25.
SENATE.
Prayer bSihe Chaplain.

feP0rts. BY Mr.. Moves, from the Com
mlitee on CLAIMS, in favor ofthe resolutions
directing the Auditor Of Accounts to audit
the accounts Of the Secretary of State for
correcting aud completing The record of rev.
pulmonary services; resolution passed. By
Mr.. J. Barrett, from the Judiciary commit
tee. in favor Of the bill for the relief Of cred-
tors, authorizing creditor when an execu-
lion Of the amount of S2G0 is returned unsat-
isfied. TO file bill in chancerv TO compel the
discovery of concealed moneys or effects
The bill was laid on the table.
Mr.. Rich, from the Committee on Finance,
to which committee had heen resolution in
snucting them TO inquire into the condition Of
the Vermont State Prison, submitted
somewhat detailed report on the subject,
with bill. authorizing The directors Of the
prison to let out the labor of the prisoners for
term not exceeding five years at any one
time, and imposing additional duties uron the
directors; the bill was ordered TO lie tpon
the table, aud 300 copies of the Report TO be-
printed
Mr.. Sabin lrospthe Committee on Edu ca
ton. reported in favor Of the resolution cam
ceiling The debt due from George w. Bere-
dict and others to the State for the benefit of
Vermont University. Mr.. Villas moved 'ore-
commit the bill TO the committee.
Mr.. Hodges briefly expressed himself II ia
vur of re-comuittal.
! Mr.. Woodbridge was opposed to the mda>
ton to re-comn,it.
! Mr.. Smith expressed the opinion that n
resolution was not the proper form OF legs
lation upon the subject.
Without further debate, the resolution was
re-commifted.
A message was received from the Govern
| inf H.. ,b,t h., Fol
lett declines the Office of third Assistant udSe
Of the Supreme Court.
Resolution. By MIR. Villas. providing for a
joint assembly on Tuesday next at 10 A. M.
to elect third assistant Judge of the Suprea4e
Court; passed.
Engrossed. To facilitate the making of
turnpike roads reeroads; passed.
MIR. Richardson moved that when the Sen
ate adjourn. to adjourn until Monday morn
lug; carried. Adjourned
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Button.
Bills introduced. .,y Mr.. Kellogg, rela-
! ting to all railroads granted and to be granted
. (the shares to be assessed for taxation in the
towns in which they are owned, after road
shall have been completed in whole or in par,
5 of course not including sIock.p ned out OF
r aud Means By Mr.. Fairbanks, for the Of
ganization of school districts in cores aud IN
organized towns: referred TO the judiciary
committee. BY Mr.. FairchiId, to pay the
; State debt. directing the treasurer to liquid
ate the Indebtedness ofthe State to the school
fund.
The Governor informed the House that
Timothy Foleit dc cnes the Office of the
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Resolutions. BY Mr.. Farnesworth, pro-
hibiins he Introduction of bills after Tues
day morning next; laid on the table. BY
Mr.. Markham. dispensing with the reading
of the journal for the remainder Of the sess-
ion; rejected. by MIR. Crowley, directing
the Committee onEducation TO inquire hat
disposition shall be made of the report OF the
state geologist; passed. From the Senate,
to elect Judge on Tuesday next, in place of
Judge Toilet; passed.
Eagrossed Bills. To charter the Bank of
Brandon. MIR. Marston said he was OPP
posed to increasing banking capital in the
county Of Rutland, and moved to lay this bill
on the table to await the fate Of the Orwell
hank bill. This motion was briefly opposed
By Messrs. Briggs and Swift. supported bv
MIR. Marston and losf-S7 to 4S. The yeas
and NAYS were then demanded by MIR. Mars
sion on The passage OF the bill-ayes ll0,noes
$50 the bill was passed. Extending the
charter on The Farmers Bank lat Orwen;)
Mr. Rice demanded the ayes and noes on
lis final passage. Mr.. MarsiOn opposed the
bill bri hy, this bank having now three years
10 run, and there being three other banks m
Rutland Comfy. including that at Brandon,
for which bill has just been passed. The
ayes were IS, noes 9l-so the bill was rejec-
ted.
Monday, Oct. ~.
SENATE.
Prayer by the Chaplain
House bill. Incorporating the Bank Of
Braudon-refeYred 10 the Committee on
Banks.
House Resolution. For joint assembly on
Tuesday next at 10 o'clock forenoon, 10
elect a Superintendent. three Directors, and
a Chaplain Of the State Prison and also a
Commissioner for the Vermont Insane Asy-
lum cOncnrred IN.
Mr.. Smith called up the bill for the relief
ofcredItors, and offered an amendment rcdu-
cling the amount Of the sTecurion returned
uusatisfied. in order to get relief in Chaucery,
from 5000 to S5O.-After remarks by Messrs.
Smith. Moves, Richardson. ]. Barrett, ard
Woodbridge, the amendment was adopted,
and the bill was ordered TO third reading.
Bill introduced. By Mr.. J.: Barrett, au-
lhorizing villages 10 reg late the discharge OF
fire arms in their limits; referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee
Mr.. j. Barrett called up the bin relative 10
common schools, and submitted an amend
ment vesling the appointment of the County
10 the Legislature. ito be
made in the same mode other County Off
GERS are elected,) instead of the assistant
Judges of the County Courts. The amend
ment prevailed with but one or two dissent
ing voies-
Mr.. Smith moved to- amend so that the
Comfy SuperintendeBts snail annually enter
upon their Offices from the 80 of Nov; car
red.
Mr.. Sabin moved 70 amend so that the az
yregare sum allowed to each County Super
shall not exceed an allowance OF
$40 for each town in the county; carried