Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-17

composites the purpose designed. Mr. Powers
of w. objected that the section does not pre-
vent drunkards from obtaining liquors for their
own use through railroads or stagemen or 9TH
ers. The substitute was supported by Messrs
Beecher and Powers of w. Mr. Field oppos-
ed both The original amendment of Mr. Corkins
and the substitute. The substitute of Mr. Pow
ers of w. was then adopted, IS 10 55.
Mr. Powers of w. then offered another
amendment by adding a section, restoring the
sections of the act OF 1859 which were stricken
ont in 1853 by "ihe Miner amendmen, - sup
ported by Mr. Powers of w, who asked the
yeas and nays, supported by Messrs Powers Of
w, Beecher and Barnes, opposed by Messrs
Field and Corkins the former on the ground
that he was opposed to The principle Of the
whole law, and the latter on the ground that
the law can be and is well enforced without this
amendment yeas 81, nays 1879, SO the amend
ment was rejected.
Mr. Powers moved another amendment, that
in all trials the respondent shall have a trial BY
Jury and in such cases the officer serving the
pfecept shall be the officer Of the court, UNLESS
the justice shall appoint another person.
FRIDAY Nov. 9th.
" AHN 1AN WV Jill W pIbhtCl lOHUS IFOIn
suits for injuries, or damages, upon highways,
was amended and passed. The bill relating to
the militia was indefinitely postponed. The bill
relating TO die registry Of births, marriages and
deaths, met the same fate.
Joint Resolution. That the Governor be re-
quested TO appoint three Commissioners to digest
a system of pleadings in courts of law and re-
por, at the next session Of the Legislature
On motion of Mt Williams, it was referred to
committee on Judiciary.
In the HOUSE the engrossed bill, for removal
ofshire Of Caledonia County, passed yeas 10.
nays 10. A motion TO reconsider was rejected.
On motion of MIR Wallace, the title was then
amended by adding ''and to annex the town Of
Cabot to the county of Washington" The en-
crossed bill, in amendment of sec. Gs chap. 30
c. s., (all executions issued by a justice to be
returned within GO days y supported by Mr. Ed
munds, opposed by Mr. Field, and passed.
MIR. Edmunds introduced a bill, relating TO
divorce which was referred to tho judiciary
Committee.
The House then considered the special order
which was, bill 10 charter the Hartford Bank,
and the Sd reading was refused, ayes so, noes
23s.
The Liquor Bill. The House resumed con-
sideraiion Of The bill in amendmen, of the LIQUOR
law, the question being on the amendment Of
Mr. Powers of W., as to jury trials and the of
fcer of the court on such trials, &C.; opposed
by Messrs Edmunds and Field, who objected to
putting offences under this law upon a different
footing from other criminal offences-suppor,ed
by Mr. Powers of W., who argued tina, offences
under this act are unlike all others, and reouire
special provisions. Messrs Davenport, Wood
worth, FELTON, and Ballou thought that the a.
mendmenis of Mr. Corkins embrace substantially
all that is demanded at the present time BY the
friends of prohibition, and they protested aeains,
being ranked by any body as enemies of tenn
perance Tor now opposing this and other amend
ments 10 the present bill-for attempting ''to
hold fast that which is good" rather Than to
endanger all, by going to extremes and loading
ms bill with burdens which public opinion is
mol yet prepared 10 sustain. The amendment
was then rejected-ayes Al, noes 1855.
Mr. Powers OF W., said he was satisfied
that the House would not entertain further
amendments. and he would propose only the
adoption of TWO forms, Complaint and warrant
for seizure of liquors,) supposing no objection
would be made. Agreed to.
Mr. Beckwith now moved to dismiss the bill.
Mr.. Beckwith said he was prepared 10 vote a.
gainst the dismissal of The bill, if tho amend
ment of MIR. Powers of W., adopted yesterday,
should DO reconsidered and with a view to
such action, he was opposed to dismissal. Mr.
Brigham withdrew The motion to dismiss when
Mr. Edmunds moved 10 reconsider the vote Of
yesterday, adopting the amendment Of Mr. Pow.
ers OF w., to section one supported by Mr..
Beckwith, opposed by Messrs Bsecher, Powers
Of W., Stevens of East Montpelier and Ed
munds, and rejected-ayes 40, noes 1853. Adj.
FRIDAy AFTERNOON.
In the SENATE several bills were advanced
one stage but their enumeration is Of no par
ticular consequence to our readers.
In the HOUSE the bill TO incorporate the Fair
fax Bank was dismissed. Reports.-By Com
mittee of Ways and Means, bill in addition to
C. lI6 C. 8. (fxing salaries of states atiornies, J
with amendments fixing salaries as follows
Bennington and Lamoille 5000, Windham 5000
Addison and Orleans S35O, Rutland and Wind
sor $500, Chittenden, franklin, Caledonia.
Washington and Orange $500, Essex SIPS, and
Wv . VA lONG VI w OnD0Seu |
the bill on the ground that the fee is now an
indncement for states attorneys to perform
their duties. Mr.. Marsh thought that the peo-
pie will take care Of those who neglect their
duty. Mr.. Powers moved to dismiss opposed
by Messrs. Field and Brigham.
Resoiution.-By Mr.. Edmunds, a joint reso-
luton appointing the committee already raised
10 average the grand list of the state. Mr..
Grandey explained that this committee had
been appointed by direction of the House, and
in accordance with all former presidents ; and
IN allusion to an intimation that the House
might wish to supervise the report ofihis chm
mlttee, he expressed the opinion that the com
mlttee is not bound to report, and that the
House cannot control its action. Messrs. Field
and Powers Of w. dissented from this opinion,
and opposed the resolution rs a method of le-
Ralizing the acts of the committee, which,
they believed, are unjust to some of the coun-
ties. MIR, Edmunds sunnortad Tho rasoln,;on