Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-06-11


made that parties should not marry before
the rising of the General Assembly. He
could not look at this course Of things aud
not demonstrate against it. The courts can
do all that is necessary.
Mr.. Atkins regretted the action OF the
House on those matters. He had conscien-
cious scruples against voting for divorces
The Bible condemned such measures as we
are pursuing. Our country is fast tending
to a sad state in these resPects-he feared
our action would make it worse.
Mr.. Clark of Lebanon would do as mucn
TO sustain the of commands Heaven as any
bodv. "God is love"-he will not SANCTION
such marriage relation as this. lie should
vote for the resolution.
Mr.. Selden said the question is-will the
continuance of these persons in wedlock
honor the marriage state? We need no pa.
thos and no argument bat the simple state
ment of the case, Resolution passed; report
accepted and prayer granted.
Committee on contested elections on the
remonstrance of Lathrop Richardson and
others against Avery Hitchcock's holding
his seat in this House, reported that the al
legations are unSustained, and recommend
ed that remonStrances have leave to with
draw; report accel ted.
Resolution that the Controller draw an
order in favor of Avery Hitchcock for his
expenses in defending his right to seat in
this House; also one in favor of Rollin l..
Beecher for his expenses in defending his
claim 10 a seat in this House. Also one in
favor of Leonrad Spencer for same.
Also one in favor of Marcus Munsell for
his services as member until the 9th day
of Nav and his expenses in defending his
seat. seyerally referred to committee on con-
tingent expenses.
Mr.. Perkins again introduced the reso-
lution-published on preceding day
On motion of Mr.. Catlin the Yeas and
Nays were ordered to be taken when the
question is put.
Mr.. Kasson moved that it lie on the ia
bic and be a special order for Tomorrow at
10 O'Clock; lost. Mr.. X. then said he vo-
ted for the resolutions the other day under
those peculiar circumstances. But they
contained some thing which he execrated
| from the bottom of his heart. He felt called
| ON to state his views. This was war
against the rights of Mexico. The bounds
of Texas never extended to the Rio Grande.
There are but ID souls in the Congressional
district carved out in Western Texas
There was no cause for this war. Mexico
refused to receive Mr.. Slidell, to be sure
what then2 MIR. Polk endeavored TO pick
a quarrel or to force treaty at the cannon's
mouth. Chivalry has all evapo:ated on the
Oregon question-but there is little danger
of fighting with Mexico. He shonld vote
or the resolution.
Mr.. Butler moved to lay it On table lost.
Ayes 80, Noes los.
After some further discussion, the House
adjourned.
| Thursday, June 4.
Resolution appointing Amos Cliff. Judge OF
Probate for the district OF Groton. Passed.
Resolution appointing Justices Vi the Peace
for Fairfield County-read. 90,
| Mr.. Robinson, of Fairfield, moved to add the
name Of Jessup Album, to the list for Fairfield.
Amendment lost, bill passed.
Resolution appointing the following Judges
Of Probate Passed.
Moses Burr, Weston: Fphraim Goldlng
Stamford; William Sherwood, Fairfield; Da'
vid Northrop, Sherman; Alfred A. Burnham
Danbury.
Resolution appointing Levi Edwards, Rich
II BhPs a Rsd teoss taG Hen
ry D. Smith and William S. Hoiabird. Bank
Commissioners for the year ensuing. Passed.
The committee on Banks, on the Nero hanfs
Bank of Norwich, for leave to increase their
capital stock-reported in favor, with aesolu-
ton authorizing the increase oftheir stock, the
sum of 100000. The Bill comes from the SEN
ate, amended by Proviso that thr Bank shall
pay $500 to the Insane Retreat.
House refused to concur in the amendment
by the Senate.
| IN, h. e
man said there was one view Of the case, which
had not been presented 1t was a question
with the committee, whether the Bank had
not right to increase its capital without a
grant Of the Legislature, but to prevent
all question, they ask for bill to protect them.
Amendment passed-Bill passed and report &C.
cepted.
The Order Of tle Day coming up, Mr..
Catlin said it had been suggested that there
was great accumulation oi business upon the
Speakers tai lie. and as he learned it would suit
members of both political parties, to have this
subject deferred Tor the present, he would move
to lay it on the table, but would give notice a
day before hand. when he should call it up.-
Laid on the table
Mr.. BoardmaR offered Resolution appropri.
ating $2oUO to the city Of New Haven. towards
defraying the expense of erecting fence
around the Public Green. Mr.. B. said he offer
ed the resolution in accordance with instruc-
tons from the Mayor and Common Council OF
of the city.
The committee on the States Prison, to whom
was referred the petition of John Linus Lnmm,
for release from prison, reported against said pc.
tition. and that the petitioner have leave to
withdraw. Report accepted.
Same committee on the petition ofEliza Ran
dali. made similar report. Report accepted.
The committee on Interpretations Other than
Banks, on the petition Of S. w. Collins and 9th :
ere. for a Fire Company in Collinsville-re-
ported in favor. with resolution authorizing
the formation Of such company, but exempting
no more than 30 members from military duty
Resolution passed.
The committee on States Prison, on the Pc
tition Of Benjamin Lester. for release from pris.
on, reported a resolution discharg,ng him.
The petitioner was confined IN Fairfield
gaol for burglary, and attempted to break gaol
with other prisoners. They got access to some
rum, and attempted the life Of the jailor.
Resolution releasing petitioner passed.
Resolution that the committee on Taxation,
be instructed 10 examine the Grand list in the
Comptroller's office, and report whether i,
would be expedient to publish the same, and
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