Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-11-14
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


Mr Weston called up the bill relating to the
appointment of street commissioners, and it was
passed.
The bill to pay Joshua Thomas the sum there
in mentioned was taken up, and the third read
ing was refused.
Reports. By Mr. Bigelow, from select commit
tee, to which was referre, the petitions Of Wild
and others, and Emerson and others, TOR division
of the county of Orange or making half shires,
that no notice had been given as required, and
as but small portion of the freeman had ex-
pressed their feelings, the petitioners have leave
to Withdraw their petition. By Mr. Colburn,
from committee on land taxes in favor of House
bill for raising tax on county of Essex, on Mr.
Chandler's motion it was recommiited. BY Mr.
Rice, from committee on education, on resolu-
ton relative to amendments to the existing school
law, that no Legislation is necessary; and it was
recommitted on motion of Mr. Weston. By MIR
Platt from the committee on banks, in favor OF
House bill to incorporate the Rutland Savings
Bank passed, also on House bill relating to the
subscriptions for bank stock, without expressing
any opinion; passed. By Mr Bates, against
House bill providing for the taxation of bank
stock ordered 10 lie on motion of Mr. Rice
By MIR Weston, from the committee on Claims
in favor of granting the prayer Of Cornelius
Hardy on behalf of the heis of Capt Jason X
Conger with bill to pay them sum thei elm
mentioned. being 10 satisfaction tor money ex
pended under direction Of the Cover or IN the
patriot war; ordered to lie on motion of Mr..
Chandler.
Mr. Wentworth called up the bill incorpora-
ting the Saxlon's River bank and the third read
ing was refused.
The bill to pay Russell Bronson was taken
up. Mr. Weston proposed to amend by striking
out s6i8,69 and inserting S496,94; the amend
ment was accepted and the bill ordered to I'd
reading.
The bill amending sec. 30 chap. &c s, rela-
ting to the duties OF highway commissioners
was taken up and passed.
The Senate refused to order the third reading
of the bill to project fish in sritcal ponds.
The Senate proct eded to consider tie bill re-
laung 10 noIces Tor school district meetings, and
passed it, Ii to 9.
Mr. Seymour called up the bill insructing the
selectmen in Wat!am to lease certain pubic
lands IN that town, and on his motion It was
committed 10 a member for amendment so as 10
empower The seectnen To lease The lands from
year TO year, and passed.
The Senate considered the bill relating TO ap-
peals and the third reading was refused; alsJ
the bill relating TO The compensation OF highway
COZ mlssioners was ordered to third reading Is,
10 8; and passed. Mr. Weston moved a recon-
sderaiion of the vote and on his own motion
the motion to reconsider vas laid on the table.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Reports Of Committees. By committee on Land
Taxes in favor of petition of selectmen OF New
port, kDr tsx that town. with bill to that effect
Sd reading ordered tomorrow morning. by COM
mittee on Education. against resolution appfo-
priating debts due the old school fund for the
benefit of Plattsburgn volunteers; I'd reading
refused. b. committee on Eleciious, that nu
action is necessary on resolution reaiiag TO bal
oia tbat nf 10 haY
BY committee on Education, in favor OF bill IN
cooperating the society for religious inquiry Of
Vermont University; Sd reading refused. Nj
Osborn moved the vote be reconstructed; agreed
TO, and bill laid on the table. By General com
mttee, in regard 10 resolution relative to pay o.
members, that no Legislation is necessary. ll
favor of resolution providing for the inspection
of -four, with bill, requiring every manufacturer
in the state 10 brand barrels with quality anu
weight; laid on the table. BY committee OF
Elections, to whom referred resolution d.
recting them 10 inquire whether aly member:
are holding United States offices, that such IL
not the case to Iher know ledge. In favor OF bi.
relating to the election of county officers, judg'
es of probate and justices of peace; Sd reading
/ ordered tomorrow morning. BY committee oil
roads, ir favor of bill and petition Incorporating
the Vergennes and Bristol plank road company
with amendment; adopted and Sd reading order
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relating to school Districts; Sd reading refused
By committee on Claims, IN favor of b II provld
ing for the payment of debentures ofLewIs Fox
Sd reading ordered. by committee of Ways
and Means, in favor of Senate resolution per
hitting Daniel Baldwin TO improve certain lane
north Of the State House adopted. By Gener
al committee, in favor of bill allowing any per
son of sound mind and full age to practice law
with amendment, by adding the words lot g. OF
moral character !; engrossed. In favor Of b'l
allowing towns to regulate fshing Sd read
ing refused. In regard TO resolution relating t.
increase of bank stock under the present system
that no Legislation is at this time necessary. BY
committee on Roads, in favor of bill incorpora
ting the Hinesburgh and Burlington plank roa'
CO., with amendment, inserting new bill aite
the ensctiug clause adopted and bill orGered Il
Sd reading. In favor of bill Incorporating thu
Williston plank road company, with amendment
inserting a new bull afier the enacting clause
adopted and 3D. reading ordered.
Bills referred. Senate bill relsing 10 Below
Falls village corporation; to committee on fh
Judiciary. Relating to Vermont and Massschu
sets railroad company 10 committee on Roads
Relating 10 county treasurers, requiring them
lodge their reports for The current ifs al yea
with county cle.ks; to committee Of WAYS an
Means.
Resolution. From the Senate, that the Gov
ernor appoint Two gentlemen OF ui's etau " at
tend the Industrial Fair at London, provided the
pay their own expenses; lad OF the table.
The bill relating TO the license iar, made tn
special order, was taken up. The House sol
we'd itself into committee of the whole and tn
bill was considered by sections. Mr. Powers mo
we'd the LIST section OF the bill be amended SO a
TO give the licensing power to JUSTICES Of tn
Pesce. 1t was discuss ed by the mover in favor
by MessrsGraudey andR Richardson in opposition
lost Mr. Buel moved it be amended by autho,
Using one suitable person instead of amy as
the bill lost. Mr. Powers moved it be amende
BY authorising any number not exceeding two
DIR Head of Chester, moved an amendment
the amendment by inserting one in each VI
lage" instead Of the word Two lost Mr. Hs
moved a second amendment to the motion of n
Powers by inser,ing'ihre instead Of "tvc;'-
lost, and first amendment adopted. Mr. Power
moved to further amend this section, by author
ising the selectmen TO license for the term Q
one year, or a less time, q under such regulation
and;restrctions as they may think proper not in
consistent with the provisions OF the act" an
suitable persons to keep a viciualnp house yshoE