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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-10-20

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ing foxes in our younger days. Sometimes We
drove them into a hole. Shovels, crow-bars and
dogs were then brought into work. and a regular
siege commenced After a days toll, we usually
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PAcuIc.-The Northern Light has brought us
further intelligence Of the movements and opera
lions OF Tue Aises IN 'he NORM racine II VIII be
'e"em'efeh .n-'' Aec0ru'hg 70 cur hst aavices' The
s4uAi'On "Au 'a"eu IRON re'ropaoio'ski 10 the
a"'''' 0u. "a arriving unere iounu no traces OF
Tue enemy ny ne accounts mat nave now reached
Us NC itAlu tuAl the DFfNthu STEAMER BIFNCOufd
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tan, news 10 n, rnm.;rd.r q, tho a., ,...;n..wo
fr;,a,e. 10 h,o.,L.a. ,bs r,r, ,r,u ,h.v .ouI1 r..
;nsu,o, Tha $500, ~ 60. ILL.,. ,h;.L
"a, Law s,ons N, oo.,, and when !, c,e,reI 80
the An;es aisoo,rres 10 their .urrr;.e and cb.grin
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MAAIiADoH 'oh ne'' MT
e'ark Nno was oru'aily beaten on a steamboat on
tue MlAsonri river, anu put on shore 70 1erish, was
K.ro. yo,h;n. ~. -, - 80 g. liz
and II "a feared ,b., he has fallen . m,,tvr ~ cb-is-
tian freelow. This is The third murder hv the
Atebisop;,es within a fsv vset. The ,.,acs ~
these rufiaps hold the royernmep, ofBces in Kan.
Has. and yet President Pierce sees no way in which
he can protect the rights or the lives Of the settlers
against them.
GREAr HAUL OF CouSrERrrlr MONEY
some Workmen recently discovered a susnicions
looking hole in the railroad bridge crossing the ca
nal at West Troy. N Y. and upop examining il
they drew tberenom $4,000 in oounterfsi, money
upon the Merchants Rank Of Salem Mas.
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troops and The Sioux Indians. furnished
by some returning californiaps. who came over
land. They confirm the &c, ral details Of the bat
tie. and confirm the former report that the crops in
the Sal, Lake Valley had entirely failed. We do
know what is 10 become of the miserable Nor
mons.
A fine bow named Frazer fell upoo his knife
while running n racs with o,her bovs a, R;chss
Valley. Mississinni the HAD. a,,ared HE hsar.
.nt; he died before his f,,ber Who was ors 90 N.
could reach him
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y a Siue' between Mr. h'ng, OF Georgia and
DuHsa"' 4 LOu'sFne' was decided IN Oinein-
.ls match he on. Mi mi. h..hn.r .-r..1+
he closest eor,ss, in N. wor,d = ,ho ~ - u,
,oa shooting. where 40 graa, a pnuhsr ~ MI.
nave been no. AT. king bt Iae. missed u nun-
AN ht 100 missed % Each had * shots Win .
louble barrello5 gun. Mr.. kings second sroer os
bs r,cb, hand vas nr.,,v hod,v ,u;rrad ~ ~
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Aeo''oing 10 the census Just taken' the pop
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-10-20

qUors for the purpose Of drinkiug-the bill
commended by the Ludlow Convention re-
Q rcd 10 committee OH Printing. tThe reader
will remember that all public bills are referred
to this Committee as a matter of course, and
hereafter the introduction Of such bills will be
noted, without adding this reference. by Mr.
Field to incorporate the Wantastiquet bank 10
Committee on Banks.
The Speaker announced the Select Commit
tee on mileage, to wii-Messrs Woodwork,
Bemis Of Stamford, Atwood, Marsh, Wiley Of
Weston, Cross, Dodge, Hanaford, Chase, Eel
ton, Stevens of Eden, Hadlock, Wright of
Bloomfield, Brown Of Grand Isle.
The Speaker announced the following Com
mittees
On Raks.--Messrs Powers, Bartlett, Dayen-
port.
On Printing .-Messis Field, Frisbie, Noyes.
The Senate came in and tie Canvassing
Committee made the following report of the
vote for Stale officers
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SENArE.-Prayer by the Chaplain.
Resolutions. BY Mr. Hotchkiss, that SO much
of the Governors message as relates to the ex-
tension of Slavery and rights Of a Slave TO his
liberty, when buoueht into a free State by his
master, be referred 10 committee of three Sena-
tors; adopted. By Mr. Harlshorn, that so much
Of the Governors Message as relates to Educa-
ton, be referred to Committee on Education /;
adopted, BY Mr. Atkinson, that so much ofthe
Message as relates TO Imprisonment of children
aud youth in jails, and providing House Of Cor
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Each insertion after the third, 2 cts. per line.
Legal notices ten cents line, less. for
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Yearly advertisers occupying four squares
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y Tho privilege of yearly advertisers Il limited
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snd all advertisements for the benefit Of other per-
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ments of auction sales. and advertisements with the
name of other persons, sent in by them, must be
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No report. resolutions proceedings Of any
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no communication designed to call attention to any
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No advertisement can be inserted gratuitously for
charitable or other societies public institution
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No. 2s.-AN ACT relating to railroad cor
porations

porations.
Il IS hsre5y enacted dc.
!. When any railroad corporation in
this State shall have constructed u railroad
across any public highway, either by passing
upon. over. or under the travelled path Of such
highway such corporation shall at all times
keep in good and sufficient repair, and re-
build, when necessary, all bridges culverts,
crossings and other constructions which have
BEEN or shall hereafter be made for the ac.
commodation, safety, and convenience Of the
public travel on such highway. over, under,
or upon such railroad And any railroad
corporation, which has or shall hereafter 50
construct n railroad across any highway as
aforesaid, shall be liable to the town within
whose limits such crossings shall be, for any
damage 1r injury that shall accrue by reason
Of their not complying with the terms and
provisions of this act, to be recovered in any
proper action brought therefor
,. Any person, or persons, having the
possession of, control, or management of any
such railroad, or of the engines and cars run
ming thereon either rs lessees, assignees, or
trustees, or in any other capacity, shall per
form the same duties and be subject to the
same liabilities, to be enforced in the same
manner as is provided in the first section of
this act, in the case of railroad corporations.
3. If the selectmen, or persons acting in
II like capacity, in any town or city in this
State in which any such crossing may be,
shall at any time be Of the opinion that such
bridge, culyert, crossing, or other construc-
tiOns require repairing or rebuilding in order
to be safe for travel thereon, they may notify
the person Or persons whose duty it is made
by this act TO repair or rebuild the same
Their Of, lay leaving II written notice to that
effect oiyn either the person acting as pre-
.ident, or the superintendent Of such road. or
the clerk Of said corporation. And ii such
person, or persons, shall neglect TO repair or
Iebuild the same for the period of one month
after the notice aforesaid, the same town or
city may repair or rebuild the same, and
recover the expense thereof of such person or
persons, in an action OF general assumpsit for
work and labor done together with costs of
suit.
4. Nothing in this act shall be so con-
strued as to interfere with any express con-
tract which has been or may hereafter be
made between any railroad corporation, or
other persons herein referred to, and any
town or city, relative TO the keeping in repair
OF rebuilding of any such bridge, culyert,
crossing, or other construction,
5 5. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved, October 90, 1855.
No. 20. AN ACT in addition TO chap
ter twenty-three of the compiled statutes;
entitled a. railroads, " providing for the
Disposition Of unclaimed baggage.
IL as hereby enacted dc,
Z ]. If any trunk, vaise, carpet-bag, OF
other article OF personal baggage, brought
upon any railroad in this State, shall remain
for a period of six months in any depot or
warehouse of any railroad corporation in this
state, and when the owner or consiguee thero-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-12-07
a, B., justice of the peace.
Approved, November IA, 1855.

No. 3.-AN ACT relating to prosecution for
violation OF the acts 10 prevent traffic in
Intoxicating liquors for the purpose Of
drinking.
IS hereby enacted &c.
/, That when any person shall be prose-
cutod, either by complaint, indictment or
information, for selilns, furnishing, or Civ
ing away any intoxicating liquor III violation
OF any law u this State il such person shall
appear before the Court wherein or before
whom such prosecution il pending and plead
guilty tu lne olcnse or oaenses charged ia
such complaint, indictment or information,
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Approved, November IA, 1865.
NJ, l0.-AN ACT relating to suits before ;
justice Of the peace.
IL ,s l.roh,, .,axt.g

justice OF the peace.
IL rs hereby enacfed DC.
|. In any suit before a justice OF the
peace, if the writ is not returned 50 that said
justice may have the same (at the time and
puce therein set for trial } and if the defend
ant has, before legal notice of the discontiu-
uance Of said action, in good faith incurred
costs therein which have not been paid or
terdered to him, and shall then and there
appear before said justice with certified
copy ot said writ, said justice shall render
judgment thereon for the defendant to recoy-
er his costs and Issue execution thereon, and
the security in said writ shall be holden 70
pay tha costs prooided, no such judgment
shall be t. bar to any future action brought
By the plaintiff for the same cause
Approved, November IA. 1855
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Approved, November IA, 1855.

No. 9.-AN ACT relating to confession of
Judgment and proceedings thereon when
trustees are summoned.
II IS hereby enacted dc.
\ |. Whenever in any suit III which any
person shall be summoned as trustee the de-
ttndlnt shall tender to the creditor therein Il
confession Of judgment, as provided in Sec
tlon four of chapter one hundred aud fifteen
of the compiled statutes, the creditor may
accept such confession without prejudice 70
such suit, and in such case lie shall file such
confession with the court, in which such
suit Is pending, whereupon the same proceed
ing shall be- had a. If such confession had
been made in open court.
Approved November IA, 1865.
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No 2G.-AN ACT in addition to chapter
twenty-sx of the compiled statutes, in re-
lation to railroads.
II rs hereby enacted. dc,
\ |. One person. who is not Il stockhOlder,
officer, trustee, assignee or lessee under any
railroad corporation. shall be annually ap-
pointed by the Judges of the supreme court
to be styled the Railroad Commissioner, who
shall be sworn to the faithful performance Of
his duty. lie shall hold his office and exc
cute the duties thereof AS provided in this
act until his successor shall be appointed,
and IN case Of a vacancy by death, re-
moyal, resignation OF otherw,so, the indges
Of the supreme court shall I'LL the same.
.. Said commissioner shall he euutled 90
the annual salary Of one thousand dollars
and has expenses while engaged in the dd-
ties Of his Office. which is 20 be paid By the
Treasurer Of the State and if such con-
missioner shall directly OF indirectly receive
any compensation or pay for any service or
extra service, or neglect Of service, other
than is provided IN this act, from any but
said treasurer, he shall be deemed guilty Of
q mi-drherror. nut or conviction thereof
shall lt -u .rcl 90 "a tur uut nNrcc1lIg .'u'
Thousand dollars and uu.ri .auiuvu. uyr rS-
ccejhg ,iS months u tba discretion oI the
court
). The said commissioner shall, from
time 10 time, carefully examine and inspect
the condition OF each railroad in this State,
and learn its state of repair and ,ufciency,
and that OF its carriages, engines, furniture
and equipage and tho manner of its conduct
and management for the public safety, and
shall annually report the same 10 the Gene
raj Assembly.
4. Every person who shall wil.iully OBJ
struct, hinder or impede said commissioner
in the execution of the duties Of his office,
shall be subject TO conviction and punish
inent thereof in the same way as ia provided
by law for the punishment OF hindering and
impeding officers Judicial or executive in
execution .! their Offices under the althor-
ity Of this State.
! 5. Said commissioner shall examine and
report annually the existing pecuniary con-
dt!on and financial management ot each aui
every railroad in this State Tor the current
year, showing the true peonniary condition
ot said railroad. Such report shall include
tie amount Of receipts and expenditures Tor
tic year, and from what sources said re-
ralpts were derived and for what said oxlen-
ditures were made also the outstanding
debts and liabilities against said road and the
nature ,hereof all claims and debts due
said road and the probable availability there
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No SAN ACT in addition to chapter
thirty-lour of the compiled statutes, relat-
ing to depositions.
II IS hereJy enacted &c.
! |. In any action, now pending in any of
the courts in this State, or in any action
which may hereafter be brought in any Of
the courts aforesaid, the deposition of any Of
the parties to such actions may, when taken
upon notice agreeably To the statutes relating
to the depositions Of witnesses, be used in
the trial of any such action
! ., This act shall take effect from it, pas
sage,
Approved. November "A. 1855.
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No. 34.-AN ACT for the protection of or
chards, gardens, Nurseries, &c.
Il ,s bgrSbp sU1rI,,i AS

No. 3j.-AN ACT in alteration Of chapter
one hundred and four of the compiled
statutes, relating to offences against prl-
vate property.
as here5y enacted &c.
l. Every person who shall wilfully and
muliciOusly burn, or set fire to, the dwelling
house of another, or Out-builiing adjoining
thereto or SO burn or set fire to any other
building which shall cause the burning of
such dwelling house, shall be punished by
imprisonment in the states prison during
the term Of his or her natural life, or for
such shorter term rs the court shall, in their
discretion, deem adequate 10 the degree of
the oflense.
! > The provisions of sections two and
four of chapter one hundred and four of the
compiled statutes, SO far as the same are in
consistent with the provisions Of this act,
are hereby repealed.
Approved, November IA, 1855.
No. 36.-AN ACT to authorize the trans
portation of convicts
IL rs here5y enacted &c.
! !. The proper authorities OF the State Of
New York shall have the same power and
authority to detain and transport, through
the territory of this State, persons convicted
Of o6enses, and sentenced to be confined in
any penitentiary Of the State of New York,
which they have to detain and transport them
IN tho territory of the said State of New
York.
) Q This act shall take effect from its
passage
Approved, November IA, 1855
No. 37.-AN ACT in amendment Of chapter
ninety-six of the compiled statutes, relating
to the preservation of sheep,
Il IS hereby enacted &c.
If any ram shall be found going NJ
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- Divorce.

No. ll,--AN ACT in addition to chapter
sixty-seven Of Il 9 compiled statutes entitled
:" Divorce"
i IS hsre5y enacted &c.
/. Whenoverauy married woman shall
flea libel f5r divorce, anG pray for alimony
therein, any judge Of the supreme court soall
have power, upon application Of such woman
Tor that purpose, - enjoin the respondent ia
said libel from conveying such portion of his
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-12-07

any .hree or more ireeholders Of the town, or
vicinity, where the highway is wanted,
maymake application by petition. in writing,
to tie county court Of the same county, in
the anne manner, and the proceedings shall
in al respects be had thereon, a. is now
provided by law in case Of petition to the
County court on the neglect or refusal Of
seletmen to lay out highway.
Approved, November Ia, 1855.
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Laws "a VHrl ont.
Session Of 1893,

No. IAN ACT fixing the time OF holding
the Supreme Court in the County of Wash
ington.
II is hcreJy enacted dc.
Sec. |. The supreme court, for the county
of Washington, shall hereafter be holden on
the fourth Tuesday Of November, annually
See. 3 All acts and parts Of acts incon
f'stcnt with TIC provisions Of this act, are
hereby repealed.
See. B. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved, November !, 1855.
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No. IAN ACT in amendment OF section
three of chapter twelve, Of the compiled
statutes, entitled " county property
II as hereJy enacted, DC
) Section three Of chapter twelve OF the
compiled statutes is hereby amended Us to
read as follows
The judges of the county court shall have
the general care and superntendence of all
county property may take deeds and leases
Ol real estate 10 the county sell and convey
lands belonging to the county order all
such repairs and improvements in ami around
the court house, Jail, and other county build
ings as shall be necessary--such improve
ments or repairs in no case in any one year
To exceed the sum Of three hundred dollars /,
and shall at all times keep the same insured
against loss or damage by fire and for all the
expenses Of such repairs, improvements and
insurance, may draw orders on the county
treasurer.
IS. thi.o,t .'a.i ,pIs rtcct from IT. pas
sage.
Approved, November IA, ls55.
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JOHN b. WHEELER,

REAL ESTA GENT,
TOWN HALL,
BURLINGTON. VERMONT.
Particular attention given to the purchase and
sale of Real Estate the investigation Of Land Titles
Leasing, Collecting Rents, Insuring, Paying Taxes,
de-, &C., &c.
dSNtI
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approved, Novem 0er =, lo00.
No. 3o.-AN ACT to provide for the support
Of transient insane persons
IS hereby enacted dc.
|. All insane transient persons in any
town in this State. distitute Of the means to
maintain and support themselves, and who
have no relatives that are bound by law to
support them, and who have no legal settle
ment in any town in this State. shall be
maintained and supported by the State at the
insane asylum.
.. The selectmen in any town shall, on
the application Of the overseer of the poor of
such town. make examination and enquiry,
whether such insane transient person had
sufficient ability to maintain and support
himself and also whether such person has
any relatives in this state, who are bound by
law to supp TT him, and whether such person
has any legal settlement in any town in this
state; and may institute court of enquiry
before the judge Of probate of the district in
which such town Is situate who shall ex-
annie the evidence offered by the selectmen
and such other evidence shall be offered in
the case; and if in his opinion such insane
transient person has no legal settlement in
this state, and no relatives within the state
who are bound by law to support him, and is
destitute of the means Of supporting himself,
and has not come or been brought into the
state for the purpose Of obtaining the benefit
! OF the provisions Of this act, such judge Of
/ probate shall issue his order for the removal
of such insane person to the Vermont ylum
for the ins me, IN the town of 'Brattlcboro,
to be there supported.
3 IT, shall he tho duty Of the officer, or
other person appointed by s,id judge Of pro-
bate, to Transport such insane person to the
asylum, and to leave with the superintend-
ant or trustees cf the asylum, or some one Of
them, true copy Of such warrant, with his
return thereon, which shall be a sufficient
Variant for receiving such person into said
asylum.
! /. The costs and expenses incurred by
the examination and removal Of any insane
transient person to Vermont asylum, as aiOre-
said, shall be paid and discharged by the
town insttuting such enquiry.
/ ). Whenever such person shall be law
fully discharged from SAID asylum, it shall
/ be the duty OF the town SO causing him to be
removed to said asylum, to take charge Of and
support such person in the same manner as if
he had not been removed from such town,
and any town not complying with the provis-
sions OF this section shall pay to any town
suffering damage therefrom all such dana &c,
to be recovered in an action on the case.
Approved, November II, 1855.