Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-10-31

last year to report in favor of the appicationBui
since, io had given the subject maturer reflection, and
was satisfied that the Legislature had no power to
grant such an application in any whatever. Sec
ton thrtv-nlne Of our state constitution prescribes
me manner in which aliens may acquire and hold
Iand An oath OF allegiance is therein made indlspen-
SADLY necessary. This clause has been abroga-
ted u exists now in rs full force us ever. The right
TO hold real estate can be acquired in no other man.
ner than in that which the section referred to points
out in accordance with the familiar principle that
specific provision excludes any mode Of action dller
ent from that it designates. He was clear upon the
constitutional question: and would waive, as unneces-
sary, all enquiry into expcdcncy Of granting the OBJ
Jet sought for.
The third reading Of the bill was refused.
MIR Villas also presented report from the same
committee, against the petition of William Herrick, OF
similar character; petitioner had leave 10 withdraw
Mr. Richardson from tho committee on Manuiac-
lures, reported in favor of the bill Incorporating the
Burlington Mill Company with amendment, placing
the bill under The control Of future legislatures; amend
menl adopted and the bill was ordered to third
reading.
the Green Mountain Hospital at Woodstock; referred
to the committee on Education. BY Mr. Smith to al
ter the name of IIoward Parker Johnson Of Randolph
referred to the Judiciary committee AZ,
Engrossed oil. Relating to the laying out oil high
WAYS. in addition to chapter 20 Of II. s.; passed.
Mr. Morgan moved to reconsider the vote ineorpo-
rating the Wnooski Mill Company; supported by
Messrs WYNN and vilHs opposed BY MT j. Barrett
The Senate went into JOINT assembly.
On returning, the Senate resolved itself into COM
mi'tee of the whole upon the School Bill. The ques.
ton first arising upon the allowance of the County
superiniendents the of 50 per diem including cx-
penses was the rate fixed upon, without deba!e-wilh
provi, lion that the whole annual amount of compcn-
salion should not exceed 5000. Mr. Sabn moved to
amend the Till by providing that it shall take effect
from its passage; carried. No other amendments
having been presented, the committee rose and re.
ported the bill. The amendments proposed by the
sf5sbf Sboy a1aSpsd BY The Senate with
crease the salary Of the State Superintendent 10 5000
| This motion was supported by NTessrs Moves, Brad
ley. t I Barrett and Richardson upon the ground OF
the mpOssblity Of procuring of competent talent
and learning TO discharge the duties of the office for
so small a compensation and Messrs Smith, Onion,
Woodbury. and Morgan opposed it because the remu-
nernon was in their conception, ample, in considera-
ton Of the services required TO he rendered. II it
proved to be otherwise, future Legislatures could in
crease II. The motion was lost, and the alary OF
5000 Yves established. On motion of Mr. J. Barrett,
the bill was for the present laid on the table.
HOUSE.
Prayer BY Rev. Mr. Manser.
Messrs Fay Of Richmond and Mason Of Sheldon
obtained leave OF absence for the reminder of the
session.
Bill Introduced. BY Mr. Hammond, in addition
to chap 4a s referred to the Judiciary committee.
By MIR Danforth, relating to Session of the supreme
judicial district, and in different counties in rotation y
referred to the judiciary committee. By Mr. Fair
banks to incorporate the Extension Rail road, Urom
the west bank of the Connecticut at the mouth of
White RIVER TO the Central railroad y referred TO the
committee on roads BY Mr.. Rice relating to the
punishment of capital crimes Substituting iinprison.
ment for life in place of capital punishment referred
| to the General committee. BY Mr. Thomas relating
TO banks-tbanks not to their re- charters unless
all their capital stock is paid in, in gold and silver, and
xng interest on loans TO the state at ~ per cent? re.
ferred TO the committee on banks. BY Mr. Jones, to
pay Lewis NJ Flint referred to committee of Claims.
5y NJ Swift, in amendment of the act Incorporating
the village of Nliddlebury referred General
mitiec. By the same, relative 10 subsequent attoch-
ing creditors; referred to Judiciary committee. By
Mr. Jones, TO extend the bank of Orange county, ex.
cept for the purpose of issuing bills; referred 10 the
committee on Banks,
Petitions REFEREED OfRobert wesselhoeft, and 9TH
ors, ITO charter the Bratle5oro' Hydropathlc estab
shment) to Judiciary committee; ofPeter W. Dean,
to committee on banks of A. G. Dana and others, to
committee on Education.
Resolution.-To adjourn without day on Friday
morning next, al A. Nj laid on the table.
Senate Bilis--ln addition to chapter "a r. S., of
pcders, referred 10 Judiciary committee. In amend.
ment of chapter OF r. S of salaries and fees
ferred to committee of Ways and Means. To re tore
John W. Staple to his legal privileges; referred to
General committee. Altering the name of Seymour
Straffori; referred TO General committee. To
establish hospital at Castleton; referred to commit.
| The Senate came in and the following appoint
| monts were made:
SUPREME COURT.
CHS. X WILLIAMS, Chief Justice, Unanimously
Stephen Royce LIST Assistant Justice, 4"
| lsaac +. RedGeId, I'd "
| For the third assistant justice Senator Bradley
nominated Albert q Whutemore Esq, Mr. Harmon
Nominated Hon. Milo L. Bennett and Senator Noyes
nominated Hon. Timothy Follett.
| brief discussion ensued in which Mr. Whittemore
sustained by Mr. Stevens-Judge Bennett BY
Me.srs Harmon and Swift, and Judge Follel by Sen.
ntors Noyes, Villas and Woodbridge and by Mr. Rice.
Mr. Russell presented a protest against the removal
OF Judge Bennett. The results Of the ballotngs were
| as follows