Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-18

10 the war with Mexico, submitted lengthy report
which concluded with the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this senate the ex-
sting war with Mexico was unconstitutional IN its in
cepon, and that its prosecution with the design of dis
that Republic, or of compelling her to bar
ter away portion of her territory, is equally ngloous
and unjust.
Resolved, That it is the duty of Congress to make
all necessary provisions to bring the present war to
speedy and honorable termination, and if necessary to
that end, to limit and qualify any appropriation made
therefor.
Mr.. Kidder from the minority, presented long re-
port with the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we fully and heartily approve the
course Of our national administration in regard to the
existing war with Mexico; that it was Just and upon
the principles of National honor unavoidable in its in
ception that its management has been wise, prudent
and udcous, and that its results, in our opinion are
destined to shed additional glory and honor upon the
American name.
Resolved, That orr army in Mexico, from the COM
manderin-chief to the private SOLDIER for their brave
and gallant and devoted patriotism, entitled to the
sincere and lasting gratitude Of every true American
Resolved, That we recommend no more offers of
peace part but that our forces be increased the
war prosecuted with vigor until Mexico shall sue for
peace-give full indemnity for the past and security
for the future.
it is the duty of every good citizen to exert his whole
influence for the mantairance of his countrys rights
and his countrys honor that this glorious and beau-
tu land our common country, in peace in war, in
veal or in woe, and under bad administration or good
government it is our duty to stand by it.
On motion Of Mr. Foster, the respective resolutions
we're laid on the table Adj.
HOUSE A resolution of the Senate, suspendng
18th Joint rule was conCured in.
!, o,1 oho
ed.
Mr. Converse called up the Senate bill providing for
geological survey, when Mr., Carpenter of N. moved
amendment providing that the Governor shall appoint
some suitable person to complete the survey. Mr. KEEL
Iogg opposed the amendment and it was rejected
The bill was then discussed and rejected G2 to SO.
The Senate came IN and the JOINT assembly was dis
solved.
The bill relating to licenses to innkecpers and retail
ers, making provisions in case the state shall vote to
license the civil authority being empowered to nomnae
persons to be licensed and to vacate licenses for good
cause.-the fees for licenses to go to schoos-was Or
dered to Sd reading.
From The Senate. Bill relating to peders--passed;
with an amendment reducing the rate for license; re-
latng to schools-passed; relating to fire societies
rejected
On motion Of Mr. Lyman of B. the thanks of the
House we've unanimously and heartily voted to the
Speaker Of the House for the highly satisfactory man
ner in which he has discharged the duties of the chair
to which Mr. Foot responded in very eloquent and
touching farewell speech TO the members of the House.
The clerk was directed to inform the Senate and
McssrS Cuts and Carpenter were appointed to inform
the Governor that the House had on its part compile
ted the business of the session.
Adj, to l-2 pasl 6,
SENATE. 7 o'clock, P NJ. The amendments of
the House to the bill relating to the rights of married
women were concurred in.
The House resolution requesting the council Of ceE-
sors to submit to the people an alteration of the Con
sttuon so as to make county officers elected by the
people, was concurrcd in yeas nays 10, the Pres
dent giving the casting vote,
The House bill relative to letting out the convict
labor Of the State Prison. was refused third reading.
The bill to pay VIM. IIaskns $40 annually for five
years, it being for injuries sustained by the premature
discharge of field piece while on military duty pass
ed, Is to g.
The House BILL relating to peders, was refused
81 reading
The resolutions Of the majority of the special COM
mittee on the war with Mexico were adopted.
The resolutions Of the minority were taken up for
consideration. The LIST was rejected the Cd was a.
doped, the I'd was rejected, and the 4h was adopted
after being amended on motion Of Cushman by strk-
ing out the words when our country is engaged in
war and inserting in lev thereof the wores The pow
er to declare war is vested in congress- and when war
is so declared
The house bill amending act of '46 relating to inn
keepers and retailers referred to the committee on
finance, who reported the with no expression of
opinion; kdder moved to suspend the rules to en-
terrain the bill, lost.
Mr. Kidder presented resolution of thanks to His
Honor Leonard Sergeant, for the able impartial and
courteous manner in which he has pres ded over the
deliberations Of the senate. Adopted unanimously.
The usual messages were exchanged and the Pres
ident declaredth the senate adjourned without day
uOUSE.-The bill in relation to nnkeepers and
retailers was amended on motion Of Ktredge of st J,
so as to apply the funds omlicenSes to the support of
town paupors, and passed.
On motion Of Kellogg the house receJed from its a
m9ndment to the peddler BILL
At ten minutes past g. the business of the house be-
Ing closed, the speaker declared it to be adjourned
without day,
Thus closed an unusually long, at times exciting,
but generally pleasant session of the legislature.