Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
TnuRspAI, Oct. %.
SENATE.

referred to the committee on Printing.
Senate bill to incorporate the Vermont
State Agricultural Society. was taken up and
read the third time. Mr.. Underwood wished
TO examine the bill further, and moved to lay
itupon the table and it was so ordered.
BHPassed. To incorporate the Windham
Co. Minng Company.
House BiHs. Mr. Underwood moved to re-
consider the vote refusing the third reading
Of the House bill relating to the election Of
President and Vice President; and il was
! reconsdered.
On motion Of Mr.. Benton, the bill was or
dered to he, and made the special order Of
I the day for to morrow at lO3 o'clock, A. NJ.
Relating to the effect Of altering the listers
valuation Of real estate, by averaging and
equaizing committees, and form Of oath
referred to committee on land taxes
Relating to Pounds and estrays; referred
to the general committee.
In alteration Of chapter 9j of compiled
statutes, relating to bountes for killing nox,
ous animals referred to committee on ogri-
culture.
Relating TO articles exempt from attach
ment; referred 70 the committee on the Ju>
dioinry.
The Governor communicated the report of
I the State Naturalist
Mr. liunton called up the Resolution in
,roduced by Mr.. Gregory as follows;
ReSolued That the thanks Of this body be
extended to our Senators and Representa-
tiyes in Congress for their united and untr-
ing exerions in the cause Of Freedom, and
the noble stand taken by them in urging the
admission Of Kansas into the Union, as a
Free State under the Topeka Constitution.
The resolution was adopted by an unaui-
nous vote
On motion of Mr., Pierpoiut, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.
+ Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Shelton.
/ Resoiuiions-B Mr Marsh Of Brandon,
, granting use of tue Hall Of Representatives
to Rev. T. w. Hgginson, agent Of the
I Kansas National Aid and State Central
! Committees, to deliver an address on the sub
ject of Kansas adopted.
BY Mr. Allen that F. F. Merrill Lyndon
! a. Marsh, Samuel Swift, William Weston,
and Theron Howard. be appointed commit
tee to take into consideration the subject Of
the Probate laws, including statutes relating
to the distribution Of estates, and also in
relation to the homestead. On motion Of
Mr. Stewart, ordered to lie on the table.
BY Mr. Field relating to Vermont settlers
in Kansas referred to select committee
raised on that part of the Governors Mes
sage that relates to Kansas and Slavery.
Ps,lions-Of Daniel Brown and others
for bank at Bratteboro' referred to com
mittee on banks.
OF Elisha Hyde, that Lyman Titus b,
restored TO his legal rights and privileges
referred to the general committee.
( OfSalvin Clark g. Others for the annex
alton of a part Of Berlin to Monlpelie re
fered TO a select committee Of FIVE.
OF Edward Adams and others Of New
fame, also, Of Henry Allen and others o
Brattleboro', for location Of bank at Brettle
boro' referred to committee on banks.
OF Z. J. Carpenter and others for the re
let Of settlers in Kansas referred to com
mittoe raised on that subject.
OF sundry citizens of Marlboro 70
bank at Bretteboro'; referred to COMMITTEES
on banks.
Rsmoasirance of A. w. Burroughs agains
the annexation Of Bradleyvae to the tow
of Kirby; referred to general committee.
BIS introduced By Mr.. Woodward, re
laiiug to conyeyances and deyises Of person
al and real estate for religious purposes by
Nlr. Colby, 10 amend and alter an act author
izng the business of banking, approve,
Nov. II, 1851; by Mr.. Stewart, in alteration
ct act relating to the Homestead by Mr
Robinson of stowe. relating to the lega
settlement of paupers; seyerally referred
to committee on printing.
BY Mr. Stone, to incorporate the Norll
Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association referee
to committee on interpretations.
BY Mr.. Bascomb, to lay tax on the coun
~ OF Chntendeni referred to members from
Chrlenden County.
By Mr. Powers, relating 10 the paymen
of taxes on real estate which may be sol'
after the time tor setting the same, in lh
list has expired by Mr.. Stevens of Eas
Montpelier, to abolish capital punish
lnent by Mr. Stacy, relating go Mechanic
liona soveraly referred to committee o
printing
Bills passed to the effect Of al
tering the listers valuations of real estate
Relating to pounds and estrays. Relatin
to articles exempt from attachment. Relai
ing to bountiss for killing noxious animal'
Reports. OF judiciary committee, again'
bill relating to the exemption of persona
property from attachment and execution
the third reading of the bill was refused.
or Judiciary committee, against the Ell
largement of the jurisdiction Of justices {
the peace in civil causes on motion of NJ
Marsh, ordered to lie on the table.
OF judiciary committee, in favor Of tn
resolution protesting against the action {
the Council of Censors, with amendment
which were adopted.
Mr.. Merrill in an elaborate speech, SUI
ported the resolutions, expressing his deci'
ed aud unqualified disapprobation of Il
I action of the late Council of Censors,
b extremely dangerous to the best interest
: the State, and eminently coniroversye
r the liberties Of the people and genius of Il