Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03

The General Committee reported against
the petition Of Gideon X. Morse and others
for the annexation Of part Of Somerset to Do.
xer, and part TO Wardsboro.' The petitioners
had leave 10 withdraw said petition
In the HOUSE, the following resolutions were
offered Prohibiting introduction of bills after
"Wednesday next adopted. by Mr.. Fisk oil
Isle La Mott, insiructing committee on liquor
law 10 inquire as to cxpedicncy Of excluding
women and children from bowling alleys and
groceries; Mr.. Powers of w. moved to lay on
the table-opposed by Mr.. Field and lost,
when MIR. Powers Of W. moved TO dismiss the
resolution, which was supported by Mr.. Pow
ers of w, opposed by Mr.. Field and carried
ayes 90, nays Sc.
Engrossed HH.-Commutng the sentence Of
Matthew ITalloran, from death to Imprisonment
for life passed.
Final adjournment. "A resolution from the
Senate, for Joint Committee to fix day for
adjournment, was adopted in concurrence.
From The Sehafe. 10 authorize the trans
porta,ion of cnnvicis (from New York, through
Vermont, to Clinton prison } referred to Ju-
dietary Committee.
The House resumed consideration of the bill
relating to witnesses, allowing the wife to
testify as TO matters of business which she has
transacted for her husband and ii was ordered
to 81 reading.
Special order. Bills to protect towns from
certain suits for injuries on highways Mr..
Edmunds moved to amend by extending the
time from 90 to 60 days, within which notice
is 10 be given supported by Mr.. Field, OPP
posed by Messrs. Stevens Of East Montpelier,
Powers Of W., Beecher and Brigham, when
Mr.. George moved 10 dismiss supported by
Mr.. George. opposed by Messrs. FELTON,, Da-
yenport and Eddy, aud lost ayes 90. noes Ia
The amendment of Mr. Edmunds was then sup
ported by Messrs. Edmunds, Bartlett Of l.. and
Field, opposed by Messrs Powers Of w, and
lost, ayes II, noes rs.
TUESDAY Oct. 30th.
In the SENATE the bill in amendment Of an
act to prevent traffic in intoxicating liquors for
the purpose Of drinking was made the special
order for tomorrow at II O'Clock =
The Committee on Finance reported in favor
OF an act in amendment Of an act TO incorpo-
rate the Vermont Asylum for the Insane, and
the bill was ordered TO Sd reading.
In the HorsE the following petitions were
referred OF l.. NJ. Burdei and others, to
General Committee. OF Jehiel Swim and 9TH
ers, to incorporate village of Wilmington, to
General Committee.
The bill ceding TO the United States juris-
diction for land for marine hospital, was taken
up. Br. Beecher wished to know whether
Vermont was ceding the right 10 hold slaves on
this land. Mr.. Edmunds said this right was
not conceded Mr.. Field wanted 10 know
whether there was to be any sub,erranean
apartments for questionable purposes and on
motion Of Mr.. Powers of W., the bill was
laid on the table. The bill subsequently
passed
Special Order House bill No. . (Mr. Pow
ers' billy in amendment OF the liquor law-the
question being on ordering the bill TO Sd read
ing. The question was taken without debate /;
ayes li9. noes 81.
The House resumed consideration Of the bill
TO protect towns from certain suifs from iniu-
ries on highways. Mr.. Davenport moved To
Commit for amendments, as 10 the time for Civ
ing notice, striking out twenty and inserting
forty days. Mr.. Powers of w. demanded a
division Of the question, and the first question
was on striking OH, the word "iwcnty"-ayes
So, NOES III; so the amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Field moved to commit for amendment,
requiring towns TO put up public notices on all
guide-boards, that, "claims for injuries mus,
be made within twenty days after the injury
occerred;" supported by Mr.. Field and George
and opposed by Mr.. West. Mr.. Woodwork
proposed 10 amend the amendment, by requir-
ing the towns to "prini on their guide-boards
the Compiled Statutes" Mr.. Field suggested
that the gentlemen from Northfeld be employed
to read the Compiled Statutes, al the corners
Of the roads, and to announce that "the school
master is ABROAD suggestion for which Mr.
Woodwork gave his thanks. The amendment,
Of Mr.. Woodwork was rejected, and the ques-
ton REQUIRED on the amendment Of Mr. Field (.
supported by Messrs. Constantine, Bartlett of
L., Edmunds and Field, opposed by Messrs.
Beecher, Brigham and Powers Of Waves
~, noes 1853. So lhe motion was rejected
Mr.. Harris moved to give thirty days notice.
lost. Mr.. George moved to strike out the sec
ton, which gives immediate effect to the law
rejected. The bill was then passed-ayes al,
noes 25.
Reports.-By committee of ways and means,
against bill providing for an increase Of the
revenue of the state (by taxing banks.) Mr..
Hunt moved to amend, exemptng banks under
the general banking law, rejected. Bill sup
ported by MIR. Field, and opposed by Messrs
Bartlett of L. and Beckwlh, when Mr.. Pow
ers of w. moved TO dismiss. This motion
was supported by Mr.. Powers Of w. and OPP
posed by Messrs Beecher, Field and Brigham
ayes 90, noes lie. Mr.. Edmunds moved
that the bill be made the special order for to-
morrow, p. m. Agreed to. Adjourned.
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