Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-11-18
NOVEMBER Is, I847.

for these resolutions il they approve either of the
war or of any man WHO has voluntarily engaged
in that war. The resolutions were adopted with
but two or three dissenting voices.
From the SENATE, appropratng S400 to pro-
cure portraits OF Allen and Chittenden Messrs
Rice of s., Needham, and Colamer were willing
TO purchase portraits, but not to pass this resolu.
ton as an entering wedge for expanding $780,
600 for statues. Messrs Wheeler, Parker Smith
of Wuitsfeld, Sobin, and Cuts were for obtain
ing portraits in any event, il they can be had,
leaving it TO future legislatures to decide as TO
statues Mr. Matson objected TO The resolution,
if ii was to have any sort o. connection with the
project Tor statues portraits alone he would a.
gree to. Mr. Bottom opposed the resolution he
was afraid the statues might after a while be fin
ished, all but The heads, and then the State would
come to stand still, as it had done with the ge-
illogical survey. The resolutions were adopted
BY Mr. Baldwin, for publication of appoint.
ments in the Journals of the House; adopted.
BY Mr. Walker, in case OF refusal to act by Ell
ther of the commissioners on the state prison,
the other commissioners shall not act adopted.
Adjourned
SENATE.
9 O'clock, p, NJ.
Bills reported By Mr. Cushman from the
committee on Bsnks, against the bill itcorporat-
ing the West Randolph Bank on motion Of Mr.
Kidder laid on the table, and made the special
order Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock BY Mr.
Sweat from the committee on claims, in favor
of the bill to pay Royal Edison, SIS; passed.
Bills passed. Incorporating the glass manu-.
featuring CO. Relating TO the grand list, provid-
ing that listers shall designate the school dis
trlct in which real estate is situated.
The House amendments to the bill in altera.
ton of the act relating to peders, were noncon.
Cured in, after being opposed by Messrs Cush-
man and Hodges.
House Resolutions Making provision if va
cancy occurs in the State Prison committee ;
concurred in lns,ruc,ing our delegation in
Congress to use their influence TO procure the
alteration Of the present newspaper postage law !;
concurred III.
The resolutions of the House relative TO the
death Of Col. Truman Is Ransom were taken up
and after being discussed by Senators Cushman
Foster, Cram, Kidder, Beeman, and Stewart,
were concurred in, and the Senate committee
were discharged from further consideration Of
the subject.
Mr. Cushman from the select committee to
whom was referred so much of the Governors
message as refers to the war with Mexico, sub
mittedl lengthy report which concluded with
the following resolutions:
Resolved, THAT in the opinion OF this Senate
the existing war with Mexico was unconstitu.
with the design of dsmembering that Republic,
or of compelling her to barter away a portion OF
her territory, is equally nglorious and unjust.
Resolved, That it is the duty of Congress to
make all necessary provisions to bring the pres
ent war to a speedy and honorable termination,
and if necessary 10 that end, to limit and qualify
any appropriation made therefor.
MIR kidder from the minority, presented long
report with the following resolutions:
Ros Nhnt C,II
the course of our national administration IN re-
gard TO the existing war with Mexico; that it
was just, and upon the principles of national
honor unavoidable IN its inception f; that its man
agement has been wise, prudent aud judiciors
and that is results, in our opinion, are destined
TO shed additional glory and honor upon the A.
merican name.
Resolved, That our army in Mexico, from the
commander-ln-chiei to the private soldier, for
their brave and gallant, and devoted patriotism,
are entitled to the sincere and lasting gratitude
of every true American.
Resolved, That we recommend no more
offers OF peace on our part but that our forces
be increased, the war prosecuted with vigor un-
I'll Mexico shall sue for peace-give full lhdem-
nifty Tor the past and security for the future.
Resolved, That hen our country is engaged
in war, it is tho duty of every good citizen tc
exert his whole influence for the maintenance oil
this glorious and beautiful land is our common
country, in peace or in war, in veal or in woe
and under bad administration or good govern
ment, 1t is our duty to stand by lt.)
On motion Of Mr.. Foster, the respective reso
tons were laid on the table.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
A resolution of the Senate suspending the
18th joint rule, was concurred in.
no IN han 2
rejected.
Mr. Converse called up the Senate bill provi
ding for geological! survey, when Mr. Carpente
of N. moved an amendment providing that tn,
Governor shall appoint some suitable person t
complete the survey. Mr. Kellogg opposed the
amendment, and it was rejected The bill wa.
supported by Messrs Converse, Kellogg, Need
ham, Bottom, Carpenter Of NJ, Cults and Lyman
of B., opposed by Messrs Hubbell, Collamer
Rice of s. and Luce, and rejected, 62 TO SO.
The Senate came IN and the joint assembly
was dissolved.
The bill re lating to licenses TO innkeepers ant
retailers, making provisions in case the state shal
vote to license the civil authoity being empow
cred to nominate persons 10 be- licensed, aud L
vacate licenses for good cause the fees for Ii
censes 10 go to schoos-was supported BY
Messrs Carpenter of n, Converse and Rice o
s., and opposed by Mr. Bottch, and ordered tc
From The .Senaie. Bill relating to peders-
passed, with an amendment reducing the rate
for license relating to schools--possed rela
ting to fire societies--rejec
On motion of Mr. Lymah of B. the thanks o
the House were unanimously and heartily votet
to the Speaker of the House for the highly sat
isiactory manner in which he has discharged the
duties Of the chair; 10 which Mr. Foot respond
ed in very eloquent and touching farewell
speech to the members of the House.
The Clerk was directed TO inform the Senate
and Messrs Cuts and Carpenter were appone,
to inform the Governor, that the House had oil
its part completed the business of the session.
Adjourned 10 l.2 past g.
SENATE.
O'clock, p. NJ.
The amendments of the House To The bill re
atinp TO the rights of married women were con
CURED in.
The House resolution requesting the Council
of Censors TO submit to the people an ateratio
Of he Constitution so as to make county officer
elected by the people, utter being supported b.
Messrs Stewart and Kidder, and opposed b
Messrs Cushman, Hodges, and Foster, was con
: CURED in, yeas H. nays 10, the President givin
the casting vote.