Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-11-13
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE, SATURDAY, Nov. l.


relates TO our Federal relations, Texas aud Slave
ry, submitted long and able report, with the
following resolutions -
Resoi5ed, That in the name and behalf Of the
people of the State of Vermont, we do protest
against the annexation Of Texas to the United
States, as measure inconsistent with, and in d.
rect hostility 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 Union.
Resolyed, That our Senators in Congress be in
structed, and our Representatives be requested TO
use their utmost exerons and influence to prevent
the consumatOn of the measures now commenced
for the purpose of eifecting such Onnexaiion and
that His Exceency the Governor be requested to
transmit copy Of the foregoing resolutions to 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. ]. Barrett moved to lay the resolutions on the
table; carried.
From the House.-Bil assessing tax for the sup
port ofGovernment bill making appropriations for
the support Of Government; bill authorizing the
Treasurer to borrow not exceeding $4,000 Tor the
support Of overnment--seyerally referred TO the
committee on Finance.
HOUSE.-Reports against the bills in alteration
Of the license laws: Mr. Thomas opposed the sys-
ten OF last year. and Mr. Ballou deprecated any
change, anu the DIS we're Dotn ulstnlsseu
The Senate came in and the Hon Inland
HALL was elected Bank Inspector. Senator
Moves was nominated by Senator Villas, but declin-
ed, when the latter nominated John S. Petiibone.
The ballots for Hand Hall l2S, John S.
Petubone a. Asa o. Adds H. Mr. Hall was also
elected Bank committee, unanimously.
Mr. Hall called up the bill Incorporating the
Western Vermont Railroad Company The amend
ment of MIR Thomas amended by Mr. Hall, was
aoraad IN with varOus othpr amendments al-
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-
ieeted Also to empower the state to purchase on
paying cost and per cent instead of TO- Mr. Hall
said capitalists never would invest in railroads in
Vermont if limited to 6 per cent which they can
get in different modes without mourning any risk.
Messrs Rice and Button also opposed the motion,
and it was withdrawn. Mr. Barlow moved to allow
10 per cent. for % years instead Of so; opposed
by Mr. Button, supported by Mr. Barlow, and re-
jected. The bill was then ordered 10 Sd reading
unanimously.
Mr. Harlow called up the bill to incorporate the
Black River Bank.
Mr. Harlow moved an amendment, limiting in
teres on loans to the state to IL per cent, which
was adopted, and the bill ordered TO Sd read
ing, lis to "a.
Mr. Plumb called up the bill to abolish the State
School Fund Mr. Thomas moved strike out all
after the enactng clause and insert bill providing
for annual distribution of the income and mere
ment of the fund among the several towns for
schools. The chair decided that it could not be
received without the unanimous consent of the
House, that part Of the bill stricken out had been
already adopted as an amendment.
Mr. Plumb objected, and Mr. Thomas appealed to
Mr. Plumb to Withdraw his objection. Mr. did
so, when several others renewed the objection as
the amendment was fatal TO the bill.
Mr. Thomas said he was anxious to have his
proposition receive fair trial, and took an appeal
from the decision ofthe chair, demanding the ayes
and noes On the suggestion that he might intro
duce new bill, Mr. T. Withdrew his appeal and
moved to lay the bill on the table to give an OPP
portunity for bringing in new bill; lost, so to 81.
Mr. Waterman moved to dismiss the bill.
Mr. Stevens opposed the motion to dismiss The
real fund now on hand Exclusive of the paper debt
of the state to the fund is about $4,000, and the
income about $4,000 From this data he calcula-
ted that it would require fund Of 81 800 900 be-
fore il could be available for schools and that this
could not be raised short of 260 years. Then this
fund would become dangerous one in the hands
of the state treasurer, aud so large that it would
probably be impossible to loan it out. Was it wise
to tax ourselves and our descendants for the bene-
fit of those who should live 260 years hence If
the state would now impose annual tax Of about
Sll, O0O, 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 fu-
ture generations or, if this is not done, is it any
wiser to hand down debt which shall crush themi
He thought not. He would abolish the fund -
without the Indebtedness of the state-tax ourselves
to educate our own children, and leave them TO
take of theirs
Mr. Thomas said this fund is sequestered to the
several towns fora specific purpose; if ever there
a vested right this was one and he called upon
the friends of vested rights 10 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 ii according to the
rule which requires property pay the taxes This
fund he regarded as the common property of all ;
and TO- abolish the fund would be in effect TO make
the poor 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 bill he would divide the
income of the fund among the towns for schools
now, and opposed this bill in the hope of carrying
that measure,
MIR Burbank concurred in the sentiments Of Mr.
Thomas.
The motion to dismiss was lost-ayes IS, noes
100; and the bill ordered to a second reading, I06
TO &C.
Mr. Burbank moved to have the act take effect
after one year.
Mr. Barlow moved to adiourn-lost.
Mr. Barlow supported Mr. Burbank's amendment
so as to give the public an opportunity topass upon
the subject
Amendment lost-ayes &c. noes I0l
Mr. Barlow moved to adiourn-lost.
Mr. Barlow renewed Mr. Thomas amendment
which had been once decided out of order, and
which was again decided, and the chair also deci-