Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-17
HOUSE.


HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. w. II. Lord
Resolution. By Mr.. Gorham, that the read
ing of the Journal be dispensed with, after Sat
urday morning next. unless requested by MEM
Der on motion Of Mr. Adams of Milton. ordered
to lie. BY Mr. Bingham, to instruct the Com
mit'ee on Military A fairs to inquire as to the ex-
pediency Of so altering the law as to exempt the
polls Of organized uniformed companies from tax
auon adopted By Mr. Mathewson, that no
bills be introduced into this house after Satur-
day next except such ns are reported by COM
mueos Mr.. Grandey opposed the resolution as
virtual repeal of one Of the rules Mr.. Mat
ihewson knew little about rules but he did know
it was tedious 10 members TO remain here when
there was no business to be done Every day
little bills were being introduced which took up
tune and the House at this rate might sit ill
the day Of judgment, without finishing its bust
ness lie wanted some day fixed, so that the
lJe's Gould do its business and then go home
Onsmotion Of Mr.. Walker, the resolution was
dismissed By Mr.. Walker, instruchng the Ju-
dietary Committee to inquire as to the expedien-
cy of SO altering the law that process may be
served on Saturday at as late an hour as valid
consraets may now be made adopted.
Bills introduced and referred.-By Mr. Smith,
Of Barre, relating to grammar school lands in
Washington Co, to divide the rents and profits
Of the lands between the academies in Montpelier
Mortified, and Barre . to the Judiciary Commit
to Ny Mr. Davis of Danvillc, extending the
charter Of the Bank Of Caledona to the
Committee on Banks. BY Mr.. Lyman, Of SUIT
ton, for the preservation Of fish in Carter pond ;
TO the General Committee. BY Mr. Deane, in
addition to chap. % c. s., entitled Justicea of
the Peace to the Judiciary Committee. BY
Mr. Butler relating 10 highways TO the Com
muee on Roads BY Mr.. Walton, extending
the charter Of the Bank of Montpelier; to the
Cammittee on Banks By Mr.. Grandey, TO ex-
tend the charter and increase the capital stock
OF the Bank Of Vergennes to the Committee on
Banks BY Mr.. Bliss, to increase the capital
stock Of the Brandon Bank; to the Committee on
Banks. By MIR. Miner, TO incorporate the Bur
ton Female Seminary to the Committee on Ed
ucaiion. By Mr.. SKATER, to incorporate the
West River Bank; to the Committee on Banks.
BY Mr.. Walton, TO authorize the consolidation
of the VI Central. the Rutland q Burlington,
and the VT & Canada r. r. Companies; to the
Committee on Printing. By Mr.. Robinson, re-
lating to common schools to the Committee on
Education.
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill relating to The compensation Of sheriis and
jail keepers, 1t having been under consideration
yesterday, when the Senate came III. The bill
was reported back to the House by the Judiciary
Committee, amended according to instructions,
so as to raise the compensation of jail keepers
for boarding prisoners fifty cents per week from
the present rates and as amended was ordered
to ID reading.
Mr.. Jones Of Coventry presented the remon.
STRANGE of the select men and Others, of Waits
field against the annexation of the whole or any
part of Fayston to Waitsiield, which was refer
red to the select committee raised on this sub
ject.
Engrossed BMs.-Senate bill, to define estate
in pews; in amendment Of chap, y C. s., reat-
ing to lime; Incorporating the American Marble
Co; relating to plank roads; severally read the
Sd time and passed.
Reports Of Commhccs.-By the Committee on
Education, in favor of the bill To incorporate the
West River Academy Sd reading ordered. By
/ the Committee on Manufactures, in favor of the
bill to incorporate the Vermont Marble and
Soapstone Co, with amendments, which were
agreed to, and the bill was ordered 10 a 3D. read
ing.
The House took up the bill relating to the Su-
preme and County Courts, dividing the State in
to three Judicial circuits, 1t being the special
order for tins time, when Mr. Miner moved TO
dismiss Messrs. Plympton, Rice Of Somerset,
and Field opposed the motion, Messrs. Barber,
and Adams of Milton, favored, when the motion
was withdrawn, and on motion of Mr. Grandey,
( the bill was referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means. Adjourned.
SENATE.
AFTERNOON.
Reports of Commihees.-Mr. Millington from
the committee on Manufactures, favorably repor-
ted the bill from the House to incorporate the