Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-11-13

its accompanying paper, and the reply of the Pres
ldent thereto be entered upon the Journals of the
Senate, and also be printed in the Daily Journal
carried unanimously.
Inc resolution postponing the collection of the
note due from G w Benedict and others was taker
up; the amendment of the House was concurred
in, and the resolution was passed.
House bills. Prohibiting the Secretary of Civil
and Military Affairs from taking perquistes for a.
ny OF his official duties after a remark by Mr.
Barrett that no existing fact called for the bill, it
was refused Sd reading. To repeal all laws
granting bounty for the destruction of BEARS wolves
and panthers; passed. To repeal section 80 of
chapter Ia of r. S., relating to common schools
refused Sd reading. Reviving act incorporating
the Bennington and Brattleboro' Railroad Compa-
ny; passed. Providing that no baottngs shall
commence at town meetings after IL o'clock at
nights lost, 8 to IL.
Senate bills indefinitely postponed. Providing for
the assessment and collection of taxes on non.res
ident lands Repeating all existing license laws.
Distributing the income of the State school fund.-
TO pay Richard + Abbot.
Mr. Barrett called up the resolution giving such
a construction to the general banking law as will
preclude banks from issuing on the basis of their
deposits; supported by Messrs Barrett, Wood
bridge Noyes, and Hodges, and opposed by Messrs
Smith and Bradley; passed. by vote of 81 to ].
viz. Mr. Marshall, of EsSer County.
The Senate resolutions reported by a majority of
uic cCICCb tOulilllbe against the annexation of
Texas, were taken up and passed by vote of 10 to
g. The minority resolutions in favor of annexation
were rejected by the same vote.
Hlr Noyes moved to print for general disiribu-
ton 20OO copies each Of the majority and minority
reports and resolutions; carried by vote of 18 to
9 Messrs Button, Howe Hurd Ladd, Morgan
Rich, Sabin, and Winn voting in the negative
The anti-annexation Resolutions of the House
were taken up and concurred in
And it being half past twelve the Senate
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Bill moved that the Senate be requested TO
return the resolutions relative to documents con-
nected with the early history of Vermont lost, SO
to 81.
Resolutions. From the Senate, directing Henry
Stevens to depose Surveyor Generals Reports, 81 c.
with the state and the Librarian to deposte GER
tam books with Mr. Stevens: supported by Mr.
Fairbanks briefly, and passed. Directing reports
OF the Auditor of Accounts and the State Geolo-
gst TO be excluded from the published journals of
each House: passed. For removing u. S. Circuit
and District Courts to Burlington and Chelsea in
stead of Rutland and Windsor: supported by Mr.
Crowley. motion to lie was lost, when Mr. Rice
moved to strike out Burlington and insert Yer
gennes-supported by Mr. Stoddard, opposed by
Messrs Barlow and Russell, when Mr. Rice varied
his amendment so as to fix the courts at Windsor
and st. Adams rejected, MIR Stevens remarkinp
".
BANS though he could not say he believed it would
be most for the convenience of the people of the
state. MIR Marston said he preferred another town
to Chelsea but he believed Chelsea would better
accommodate the public than is now done, and he
should support the resolution. The resolution was
adopted, lOl to 45 lnstructing the Commissioner
of the School Fund to sell house and lot in
Woodstock: passed.
Resolution Of Thanks.
Mr. Danforth offered q resolution of thanks to
the Speaker for the very acceptable manner in
which he has discharged the duties of the chair,
which was adopted by q unanimous and hearty vote
when the Speaker returned his thanks for the
kindness with which he had been uniformly treated
by the House, and for the courtesy, good temper
and industry which has characterized the session.
and has resulted in measures which will entite
this Legislature to the appreciation of their constit-
uents. He should part with every member in kind
ness, and wished each and all happy return to
their homes and friends.
"A Veto.
The Governor returned to the House the bill to
pay Guy Sampson, without his signature, with
written message giving his reasons therefor at
length-which message was read. We shall pub
lish this message in our next weeks paper The
question being I" Shall the bill pass ?" Mr. Rice
supported the bill on its merits. Mr. Stevens reca-
pitulated the history of the BILL commenting with
considerable severity upon the agency of the Gov
ernor in the proceedings, and concluded by express
sing hope that even those who may have doubted
the proprie.y of the claim of Mr. Sampson would
maintain the dignity of the House by voting for
the bill. Ayes IlS, noes %.
The amendments of the Senate to the Otter
Creek Iron Co, Springfield Paper Mill Co. and
Wndham Slate and Mineral Co. bills were concur
red in
Reports. By committee on Military Affairs, ask
ing to be discharged from the petitions on peace
agreed to also resolution for the collection of
the arms of the state--passed.
Ierds and Siapery
The House took up the resolutions on this sub
ject, when Mr. Thomas moved an additional reso-
luton, declaring it the duty of all Americans to
support the Union and nothing but the Union
whether bounded by the RIO del Norte or not
The question was divided, and the first resolu-
ton was taken up, which declares that Congress
has no constitutional right 10 anner foreign territo,v
Mr. Marston asked the object of the resolution
whether it was to prevent annexation and Mr. Ste
vens replied that the object was to express the opn-
ion of this state.
Mr. Barlow moved to lay the resolution on the
table: ayes 43, noes 7S The first resolution was
then adopted.
The second resolution was taken up which de-
clares that The annexation of Ieras teM tend 10
ceaken the bonds of The Union. Mr. Jones of Chel-
sea moved to add direction for the Governor to
transmit a copy of the resolution to the President
of Texas Ruled out of order, at present, by the
chair, Mr. Rice.) The second resolution was then
adopted, So to 49,
The third resolution sOlenu,ly protesting against
The annexation of Ieras trithout The consent of all
The states, next came up. Mr. Bill moved to dismiss
it lost The third resolution was then passed.
The fourth resolution, instructing delegation
in Congress according 10 the foregoing resolutions
was adopted.
The question next REQUIRED on Mr.. Thomas res
oluton heretofore noted.)
Mr. Stevens moved to amend by substituting a
resolution directing the Governor to transmit cop
les of the resolutions adopted TO the Governors off
the several states, etc.
Mr. Jones of Chelsea-I move TO add sand to
the President of Texas"
Mr. Stevens-I accept the amendment.
The question was then put on Mr.. Stevens sub
stitute ayes 81, noes 52 1t was adopted, and the
resolution as amended was passed.
Resolution. By Mr. Harmon, directing the Clerk
to receive the report of the Governor Of statistics
of Common Schools, when prepared, and publish it
in the journals of the House. The reason as