Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-29
VOL. III, NO. A.

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mighty God? He could not do this, however sorry he
might be to have any one doubt his patriotism. He
could similarity between the present case and
that alluded to by Mr.. Villas lin his attempt to smooth
the matter over by sophlsuy) We were then warning
with the most powerful nation on earth for dearest
rights, while now we are engaged in an unrghteous
encounter with poor distracted sister republic He
thought this sudden ouburst of rejoicing upon the part
Of the Legislature Of Vermont was altogether uncalled
for, and that its omission would be quite gracously
received by heaven. After the close Of the debate the
vote was taken upon the question to lay the table,
and carried, % to Z.
Bill extending charter of bank Of ORWELL passed.
Bill giving bounty for destruction of wild animals
recommittcd to committee who had reported against it.
Message rom the House announcing popconcur-
renee in Senate bill in amendment Of act Incorporating
Connecticut and Passump ic rivers railroad.
Senate determined to adhere to the amendment.
Adj.
HoUsE.-Prayer by Rev, A. G. Button.
Petitions misunderstanding to pedlars To fix
boundary line between Powna and Samford to select
committee on Dummerston case OF Mr.. Spear and
others, that % of land or $500 worth of land
may be secured as permanent freehold to every man
which shall be exempt from seizure for debit referred
to general committee. TO repeal all laws relative to
the Lords day; dismissed. To relieve Bolton from
the support of foreigners paupers by reason Of being
discharged from rail road works left unpaid by ire
sponslble contractors; to judiciary committee
Bills introdtccd-ln relation to justice courts In
addition to chap. So stat. on the partition and dis
trbuton of real estate. Relating to interest ReIat-
ing to the registration of Births deaths and marriages,
requiring heads of families to give written notice to
clerk of school district, within thirty days, of any birth
or death, and requiring certain duties Of cergymen,
magistrates school district and town clerks and secre
tary of state, TO repeal part of chap l6, &c. rev.
stat. (the part excepting fences adjoining hghways;)
to appropriate committees.
Notwithstanding that no bills shall be intro
duced after Friday morning next; laid on the table.
For a Joint assembly on Wednesday, at O'clock to
give thanks for the victory at Monterey, and that the
chaplain of the Senate be requested to oicate laid on
the table.
The Senate came in and the following appointments
were made David Bailey, Of Chester General 9th
Brigade, 3D. division, unanimously Isaac McDaniels,
Dandy, Major General of the lst Division unanimous
ly. Senate retired.
Bill reorganizing the Judiciary system called up, de-
bated and ordered to Sd reading. Adj.
SENArG--Reports In favor Of the bin providing
in of non resident debtors in trustee suits, that
one copy of the writ left with Of the trustees shall
be sufficient service upon such Debtors bill ordered to
third reading. In favor of the bill incorporating the
Windham proyident savings company with Nn amend
ment locating it at Brateboro; amendment adopted
and bill laid the table Bill Incorporating Corinth
academca institution; ordered to Sd reading. In
favor of bill confirming title of grantees of Parkers
Gore; passed. Against the bill so amending the list
ing law that attorneys and medical practitioners only
shall be assessed two per cent on their annual income!
laid on the table. In favor of the bill Incorporating
Burlington hook and ladder company; passed From
the judiciary committee to whom it had been recoms
United, in favor of bill amending sec. 3d. chap, 26 rev,
Statutes so that plaintiff, his agent or attorney may
swear an attachment against the body of debtor
if he believes he is about to leave the State; ordered
to a Sd reading. Against bill amending act of AS,
relating to common schools SO as TO abolish Office Of
county superintendent; bill indefinitely postponed.
From the HOUSE. Bill relating to staff officers OF the
militia; to committee on military affairs. Relating to
committee on military affairs. TO removal of paupers
To the sale Of real estate by executors Regulating
the jurisdiction Of Vergennes city court in reference
to the license law, Relating to no Sc stealing; sever
ally referred to judiciary committee.
Bill remodeling the Judiciary system of the State
was taken up and the amendments proposed by the
committee adopted. After discussion the blu was
finally passed
Message from the Governor announcing a vacancy
in the FIST brigade first div of the militia, by the pro-
motion of Gen Isaac McDanies and also transmitted
the annual report Of the commissioners Of the deaf
and dumb Adj.
HOUSE, Petitions rete,Yea Of Higbee, to
general com. orc Dana, and others, on pedlars,
and James Curtis and others, to committee of ways
and MEANS
Reports Against bill relating to justices. Against
bill relating to staff officers Relating to roads; laid
on the table, Against petition of G N Niles for
ferry Against bill relating to competency Of witness
es. Agalns claim of Stephen Bolster, from Mt Ia
Dor, to seat IN the House; recommttee, and after
wards pas; and Mr. B. and took his seat.
Bill introduced and referred relative to.conveyance
of lqndS bplonUinU n inSa nnrsOns
EngroSSed bills In alteration Of chap. IS, rev. stat
regulating jurisdiction Of Vergennes city courts. Re-
latlng to removal of paupero. 70 staff officers. To
sale Of real estate by executors and in relation to chap.
48 rev. stat. passed.
The Gov informed the House of the vacancy in lst,
Brig list Div and also communicated report of State
supt, common schools; referred
The judiciary bill read 3D. time and PASSED.
Adj
Wednesday, Oct 81.
SENATE. Prayer by the chaplain.
ERgroSsed bills. Incorporating the Corinth AGA
demical institution; passed.
So amending rev. stat that plaintiff his agent or at
orney may file affidavit that debtor is about to leave
the State and has property secreed, that the writ may
issue against the body, passed. Relating to trustee
law, one copy Of writ sufficient.
Joint resolutions. Requesting the Governor to ap-
point committee of three to visit State prlson, con-
struct tabular statement of its concerns and also to
inquire whether the prison could not be advantage
ously removed to Isle La Mott, the site Of marble
quarry; referred to com. on finance.
Report against Incorporating bank at Bennington
Adj
House. Prayer by Rev. John Gridley.
Bills introduced Relating to sheriff. fees. lncor-
poratng Franklin CO. mutual fire insurance company,
Extending charter of Farmers bank Orwell; severally
referred,
ResolltionS For a select committee of five to ex-
anime transactions of VT asylum for the insane, pass
ed. Instructing com. of ways and means to inquire
whether the deduction of debts from personal property
in the list instead of real estate, does not leave too
large proportion of the taxes to be paid BY farmers
passed.
Petition of Stephen Royce and Ira Parsons refer
red to com. on claims.
The House took up the bill (which had been super.
seeded by another already passed by both Houses
relative to the Passumpsc and Conn. rivers ra road,
the question being upon adherng to the disagreement
to the amendment of the senate; the House adhered
without asking conference, and this kills the bill
consummation desired by both Houses and all con.
cerned.