Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-10
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.

In the SENATE Mr.. Fletcher introduced a
bill to encourage the circulation of Mayhew'
work on Popular Education. The House bill
Tor the protection of orchards, gardens, &C.,
and the communication of the sentence of Mat.
thew Halloran, passed.
In the House. Mr.. Lord introduced bill 10
extend the privileges of the bar 10 everybody
81 yaars Of 90. --i-e ---i---a---.
and Mr.. Hill of Grand Isle to repeal all appro
priaiions for transient insane persons at the
Vermont Asylum for the Insane.
Pirate bills retcrred.-By Mr.. Jeweii, to
consolidate the stock and bondholders of the
VT. & Canada and Vt. Central Railroad Com.
panies, and TO constitute a new corporation, ic
committee on Roads. BY Mr.. Jeweti, to in
corporate the village of Montpelier, to the com
mttee on Agriculture By Mr.. Howe, to au-
thorize removal of Instructions in Deerield riv.
err, 10 select committee Of FIVE. By Mr.. Cros
by of Wilmington, TO incorporate the village Of
Wilmington, to General Committee. BY Mr
Harris, to amend 4lh sec. Of charter of the
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company, lo
the Judiciary Committee. BY Mr.. Ballou, tC
divide the town of Somerset; Mr.. Howe OBJ
ected, that under tbs 18th rule, this bill cannot
be entertained, but the chair admitted the bill
and the bill was rejected.
Mr.. Hastings called up the joint resolutions
instructing our delegation in Congress 10 sup
port severe laws against the importation of for
eign paupers, and new naturalization law, re
'quiring 81 years residence of aliens, and ex
animation before the U. s. Circnil or Disiric
Court; in reply to interrogaiories from Messrs
Brigham and Field, il appeared that no fact
had been laid before the committee, and on mo
ton Of Mr.. Beckwith, the resolutions wer
made the special order for Thursday next
p. m.
Engrossed hils.-In addition TO act of 1855
relating to witnesses, (allowing the wife TO ties
tify in certain suits to which the husband is
party } opposed by Messrs. Deckwiih and Fielt
as an encroachmeni upon the common law req
lating the relation OF husband and wife, and II
jocted! In addition TO prevent the traffic in il
toxicating liquors Mr.. Corkins moved
make this bill the special order for Tuesds
next 10 a. m. Mr.. Eddy moved to amend
fixing on Friday 10 a. Unsupported by Mess
FELTON,, Marsh, and Powers Of w, opposed
Messrs. Beckwth, Crosby Of W and Fiel,
and los, on tie vote, 80 to 80. Mr.. Powe
of w. then moved Friday half past 10 a. n
supported by Messrs. Beecher, Sergeant
Barre, and Powers OF W., opposed by Messr
Field, Corkins, Chamberlin of Albany, Adan
and Crosby of W, and rejected. The mott,
of Mr.. Corkins was then agreed to-ayes 10
noes Al.
Mr.. Bartlett Of Lyndon offered joint res
luton, requesting the council of censors to re
ommend an amendment TO the constitution pr
yding for four district attorneys To perform Q
the duties of states attorneys made the ord
for Monday next 3 p. IN.
Special Order.-l|ill 10 increase the revenl
of the state (by taxing bank stock y supper
ed by Mr.. Field, opposed by Messrs. Beckwi
Steele, Bartlett of L., and Brigham, and at
the rejection Of an amendment by Mr.. Atwoo
TO reduce the tax to one half of one per cent
the bill was order to Sd reading, ayes 100, no
90, on Thursday morning next week 10 o cloc
The Chair announced the committee on r
moyal of distractions in Deerfield River
Messrs. Crosby of Somerset, Ballou, Hun
Robinson, Crosby of Wilmington.
THURSDAY, Nov. l.
10 the SENATE the bill to establish Boa
OF Education passed. The Judiciary Comm
tee, on that part of the Governors Message I
la'ing to House of Correction, reported the f
lowing -
"Resoioed' That the Governor appoint
suitable person to draft bill for the next &c
efal Assembly"
which was adopted.