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

Prayer by the Chaplain. ,,.-.
Reports. BY MIR Barrett, from the Judiciary
committee in favor of the petition OF Jonas rlsi,
with bill altering the name OF the Pot'',oneI tne
bill was ordered TO third reaungc by M pt, r
rett, from the same committee, in favor OF the bl
restoring Suart Lilly to his legal privileges: bill
passed Nv Mfr Woodbridge, from the same com
mittee orninst the House bill relative to the set
Element of the estates of persons who have been
ont of the State unhcard of for 10 years. bill refu
sed third reading. BY Mr. Woodbridge from the
same committees in favor of the House bill author
zing the Secretary of State to alter the record Of
the town of Glover, with an amendment specifying
the alteration to be made, reinserting the name Of
one of the original propretors in the town charter
Messrs Barrett and Woodbridge supported the
resolution, and MIR Villas opposed 1t, upon the
ground that suit was pending involving this mat
ter, and the application made was ca pare in its
character, the other party having been unheard.-
Mr. Smith moved to re-commit 10 the committee,
with instructions to notify all parties interested /;
supported by MessrS Smith and Sabin, opposed by
Mr. Moves and carried by vote of 10 to 8. The
same committee, through MIR Villas, reported the
resolution relative TO the removal OF the sessions
of the Circuit and District Courts with no express
ion of opinion on the subject: the resolution, on
motion of Mr. Villas was laid on the table, and made
the special order for Monday afternoon. BY Mr.
Villas from the Judiciary committee, against the
House bill relative 10 the settlement Of estates ;
bill refused third reading. BY Mr. Smith, from
the committee on Banks in favor of the bill extend
ing charter of the Bank of Orange County to 1913
bill passed. BY Mr. Smith, from the same COM
mttee, against the bill Incorporating the Bank of
Brandon; on motion of Mr. II Il Barrett, the bill
was ordered to lie on the table. BY Mr. Bellows,
from the committee on Roads and Canals, in favor
Of the House bill in explanation OF sec. 40, chap.
90 of r S, relative TO the dscontnuance Of roads
bill passed.
MIR Noyes, for the committee on Claims, asked
to be discharged from the further consideration of
the claim of Richard +. Abbott as having been
previously presented to the Legislature. After re-
marks by Mr. Smith, the committee were directed TO
entertain the claim
Mr. Billings from the Select committee, to which
was referred so much of the Governors message
relates to our Federal relations Texas, and Sla-
very, submitted long and able report, with the
following resolutions
RESOLVED, That in the name and behalf of the
people of the State of Vermont, we do protest a
ganst the annexation of Texas to the United States
as measure inconsistent with, and in direct hostil-
ity to the Constitution of the United States, and
fraught with the most serious danger to the well
being, the integrity, and the existence of the I'm
ion.
RESOLVED, That our Senators in Congress be in |
structed, and our Representatives be requested to
use their utmost eXertlons and influence 10 prevent
the consummation of the measures now commenced |
for the purpose Of effecting such annexation; and
that His Excelency the Governor be requested to
transmit copy of the foregoing resolutions each
of our delegates in Congress, and likewise copy
to each of the Executives of the several States in
the Union to be laid before the first meeting oftheir
respective Legislatures.
Mr. J Barrett moved to lay the resolutions on the
table: carried.
port of Government; bill making appropriations
for the support of Government; bill authoriz .ng the
Treasurer to borrow not exceeding $4,000 for the
support OF Government--severally referred to the
committee on Finance. Resolution for a Joint as
sembly on Monday next at 3 o'clock p M, Tor the
election of Brgadier General to supply the vacan-
cy occasioned by the resignation Of Cassus p.
Peck concurred In
Resolution. By Mr. Smith, giving construction
TO the law of IA relative to the bounty on silk re-
ferred to the Judiciary committee.
Adjourned
HOUSE
Prayer by Rev Mr. Ballou.
MIR Frost obtained leave of absence.
Petition referred. Of Joseph Spear and Others
to General committee.
Bills introduced BY Mr. Bliss, to repeal act of
1914 on the exhibition of natural curiosities; re
ferred to General Committee. BY Mr. Bill, incor-
porating the Jefferson Mining Company; referred
to the committee on Manufactures.
Reports By committee Of Claims, on the pel- {
ton Of Lewis Tucker for relief lhaving lost his
eye-sght while working on the State House,) that
il was presented last year and cannot now be en- {
ertained: on motion of Mr. Stevens. the commit {
lee was directed unanimously to entertain the petit
lion. BY General committee, a bill altering the |
names OF certain persons, embracing several bills
heretofore notced;) also bills altering the Names
NC. of Mary Isabella Parker, CALVIN Clark, and {
Seymour l. Stafford, all which were ordered to
Sd reading; against the bills in alteration of the {
license laws: MIR Thomas opposed the system Of
asst year, and Mr. Baou deprecated any change,
md the bills were both dismissed. By select CON.
nlttee against the petition of John FELTON, and 9TH
ers, and they had leave to withdraw. By commit.
zee Of Ways and Means, bill regulating the fees OF
Secretary OF Civil and Military Affairs amended
and it was ordered to 3D. readings this bill pro-
hbts that officer from taking any fees for services
required by his Office.
The Senate came in and the Hon HILAND
HALL was elected Bank Inspector Senator Moves
was nominated by Senator Villas, but declined,
when the latter nominated John S Pettibone The
ballots were for Hiland Hall 1873 John Pet,iDone
81, Asa o Adds ii. Mr. Hall was also elected
Bank committee, unanimously.
MIR Hall called up the bill incorporating the
Western Vermont Railroad Company. The amend
ment OF Mr. Thomas, as amended by Mr. Hail. was
agreed to, with various other amendments not af
fecting the bill materially,
Mr. Thomas moved to limit the time in which the
state may purchase the road to % years instead of
so: opposed by Messrs Hall and Russell and re.
jected. Also to empower the state to purchase on
paying cost and per cent. instead of 10: Mr. Hall
said capitalists never would invest in railroads in
Vermont if limited to per cent, which they can
get in different modes without incurrihg any risk.
Messrs Rice and Button also opposed the motion,
and il was Withdrawn. Mr. Barlow moved to allow
10 per cent for 25 years instead of so: opposed by
Mr. Button, supported by Mr. Barlow, and rejected.
The bill was then ordered to Sd reading unan-
imously.
Mr. Harlow called up the bill to incorporate the
Black River Bank.
Mr. Harlow moved an amendment, limiting inter
est on loans to the state to l-2 per cent, which
was adopted, and the bill was ordered to a Sd read
ing, lis to 81.
Mr. Plumb called up the bill TO abolish the State
School Fund Mr. Thomas moved to strike out all
after the enacting clause and insert bill providing