Litchfield enquirer., 1846-06-04
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RErORrED FoR THE MORNING COURIER.
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Six petitions were referred,

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on new towns and probate districts, in favor
of several petitions, were accepted, and bills
and petitions passed ON petition of the
Town of Oxford, to be constituted probate
district-some parts of that town being 20
miles from New Haven; James Williams
for removal of probate of Sarah Newell's
Estate from Southinguon district to New
Haven David B. Carroll and others, for
renewal Of charter of borough of Colches-
ter-it having been forfeited by neglect to
hold meeting. Mr.. Sturges of Newtown
stated the facts in these cases.
The committee on new towns eported ia
vorably to the petition of StnrgeS Selleck
for extension Of borough of Danbury. Re.
port accepted, and bill passed.
The committee on new towns reported
favOrably TO the petition of Adm. Briggs
and others, that the town Of Sherman be
constituted probate district, with bill in
form. Mr.. Sturges of Newtown stated tina,
this town belonged to New Milford district
Bill Passed
The committee on judiciary reported IA
| vorably to petition of Salome Northrop, a
divorced person, of Washington, for change
of name to Salome Morehouse. Bill pas
sed. Same committee reported in favor OF
restoring Caleb Edgarton, of Bloomfield, 10
forfeited tights. He hid taken all old whip
from shed, while on his journey, without
the least idea Of stealing it, and was con-
victed of theft Bill passed restoring him
to all rights, except that of an eiector.
Resolution passed authorizing the printing
of additional copies Of the report of the
Commissioner of the School Fund.
The following judges of probate were APP
pointed; Orson Wood, Somers; Asa VIII
ley, Tolland: Ralph Gilbert, Hebron Zal-
mon Stores, Mansfield; Joel w. Smith, Ell
lington; Rufus G. Pinney, Stafford
The committee on divorces reported in
fovor Of the petition OF Stiles Perkins, of
Meriden to be divorced from Cornelia Ann
Perkins. They were married in 44-he
was 20, she IL. She soon left him without
assigning any reason, and afterwards took
up her abode in Wallingford; he followed
her, and boarded at the next house, but size
would not return-haS since become an
abandoned person, and lives in New Haven,
under an assumed name, at house of i'll
fame. Mr.. Foster thought the petitioner
had better wait until three years of wilful
deser,ion. Mr.. Catlin thought it would he
hard case to do so. Bill passed.
Tuesday Morning, May 26th.
The Committee on Banks, TO whom was
referred tie petition of Richard E. Pratt
and others of Saybrook, for bank at that
place-reported unfavorably, report accep-
ted, prayer not granted.
The Committee on Claims, on the petition
of Wilson o. Spring and Orson Austin, for
remuneration for expenses in pursuing
criminals reported unfavorably.
Mr.. Chambers stated the facts: ped
lars wagon was broken open at the house
of Mr.. Austin, who was taverner, and
about $3.50 worth of goods taken. Mr..
Spring is a deputy Sheriff, and went TO
Massachusetts, after the thief and brought
him to Connecticut, without any process.
Before the man was tried he escaped, and
was afterwards retaken, reward of 1926
being offered by Mr.. Spring. The officer
had all the fees allowed him. His petition
is for expenses after the escape of the pris-
oner. Report sccepted, and prayer of petit
ton not granted.
The Committee on Claims, on the pc
tition of Sidney R. Cooke, for repayment OF
forfeited bond-reported tavoraby, with a
resolution appropriating $25Ofor said petit:
| toner.
Resolution lost, report not accepted, pc
| tition not granted.
Petition or Eliza Ridley for change OF
| name-referred to committee on the judi
ciary.
The Committee on Contested Elections,
to which was referred the memorial of GER
tain electors of the town of Manchester,
claiming a seat in the House for Rollin l..
Beecher, reported resolutions that Marcus
Munsell wasnot duly elected a member OF
this House, and that Rollin L. Beecher was
duly elected.
Mr.. Catlin explained. The town had vo-
| ted to choose one representative at time.
They baloted three times without choice.
On the fourth ballot, Gideon Hall, Jr., had
100; Rollin l.. Beecher 1877; 'Rollin l..
Beech 2; Rollin Beecher James Hum
phrey, 6. The vote was declared by the
moderator to stand-l97 for Rollin L. Beech
er, and 1879 for all others. The meeting
then baloted again; and there being no
choice, the meeting adjourned. On the Sec
ond Monday, Mr.. Beechcr was not candi.
date, and on the first ballot, Gideon Hall, Jr.
was elected but before the second ballot,
the democratic part of the voters withdrew,
claiming that two representatives were al
ready chosen.
Mr.. Gideon Hall, Jr., of Winchester,
addressed several enquiries to the Chairman
of the Committee, intended to show that
the case had been hurried through without
waiting for certain dispositions in the case,
and moved that the dispositions used before
the Committee should De read.
Mr.. Catlin opposed the reading. If they
were read it would open the whole case, and
we must bring to the bar of the House all
the witnesses who were before the Commit
tie
Mr.. Butler thought both the Chairman
and the member from Winchester were in
error. The Committee were only to report
facts, and upon this give their opinion, so
that the whole facts might be called up af-
forwards. Neither. by rule or practice are
we precluded from going into the case
Motion to read dispositions, lost. Ayes rs;
Noes Ill.
Mr. Hall regretted the action of the House,
in refusing to hear the dispositions. He al
so stated that a deposition was received
after the trial before the committee, from
Gideon Hall, who is stated in the report as