Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-22

report to the next session Of the Legislature
an act providing for an equal distribution Of
the avails Of property attached by any creditor
aiming all the creditors Of the debtor whu may
choose TO have an inieres, in such distribution
adopted.
The amendments proposed by the House, to
1 the bill establishing Board Of Education,
we're ouncurred in.
The bill IN amendment of an art to prevent
The traffic in intoxicating liquors for the PUT
pose or drinking, was amended on motion OF
/ Mr. Gregory, aud ordered to be engtossed.
In the House., the following, among other
bills, were passed -
/ 10 addition to chap. 90 c. s., relating to the
making Of highways and bridges. To prevent
the distractions Of public highways by freight
cars not in motion. In addition to chap. 90 OF
g. S., relating TO the repairs of highways aud
bridges. Relating to the legal sci,l ,menl Of
paupers
Extending the time for paying in the capital
stock, and increasing the number Of directors
in the West River Bank. For the preserva.
ton Of fish in fillmore ponds. Authorizing
persons holding personal property, TO mortgage
the same. For the preservation of fish in
Wells pond. Relating to Mechanics liens.
An act 10 alter ard amend an act relalicg TO
railroads.
Reports. OF the Committee on the fourth
joint rule, in favor of the memorial ID the r.
oquois Indians, with an accompanying bill, 80
pay the lrcquois Indians $500 annually to the
amount Of $4,000. Tot tue cxiinguishmenI Of
their claim opposed by NJ Kinball. who
moved that the Hill he dismissed supported by
Messrs. kiredge aud kimball, and opposed
by Messrs. Stevens of Eas, Montpelier, Green,
Bradley, Woodward and Billings, aud the mo-
ton To dismiss was lost
The Ayes and Nays being demanded on the
third reading of the bill were taken aud were
as follows Ayes ~ Nays %.
Monday Evening.
The SENATE passed the following bills -
ln amendment of an act to prohibit the traffic
ia intoxicating liquors for the purpose II drink
ing; relating 10 common sellers of inloxica-
ting liquors
10 the llorsE, the 81 reading Of the Home
stead bill was passed Several other bills
were acted upon, some Of which were passed,
and others defeated.
Tuesday, Nov. Is.
In the SENATE, afer action on several other
matters, the House bill on Kansas affairs was
taken up aud debated by Messrs. Perpoin,,
Underwood, Royce Huichkiss and Hunion.
On motion Of Mr.. Pierpoini substitute was
adopted, PC to o, and passed-ayes rs, noes ?,
to VIE Messrs. Cahoon and Reynolds. The
substitute appropriates not exceeding $50 900
to be used in the discretion Of the Governor,
and on conditions obv1tiug objections to the
House bill.
Resolution. Authorizing the Governor TO
purchase the Cabinet Of the late Zadock 1honp-
son, and disw an order on the Treasurer OF
the State to pay for the same adopted.
A Communication from the Governor was
received, making appointments for the Board
Of Education /; and the Senate went into exec
uiive session, to confirm the same.
The gentlemen appointed were Rev. Calvin
Pease, d. d., Burlington Hon. Thomas L.
Brauleboro.
Resolution by Mr.. Gregory, that the thanks
Of the Senate are hereby presented to the Hon.
JAMES NJ. SLADE for the prumpt. able and i'm
partial manner ia which he has discharged the
responsible duties Of The presiding officer OF
this Senate during the present session which
was adopted unanimously.
Whereupon the Hon President responded
briefly and appropriately.
Resolution. by Mr.. Cahoon, Tha, the
thanks of the Senate are hereby rendered To
the Secretary and Assistant Secretary Of this
body, for their industry, fidelity and devoted
attention to the various duties devolying upon
them in the discharge OF their official trusts
Adopted unanimously.
Joint Resolution. For Joint Assembly at 90
minutes IL o'clock on w ednesday morning,
to elect Reporter Of Decisions Of Supreme
Court: adopted
The President announced the hour for the
meeting of the Joint Assembly, and the Sen
ate repaired TO the House Of Representatives.
On motion Of Mr.. Warner, message was
sent 10 the Governor to inform him that the
business 81 line Senate has been completed.
On motion Of Mr. Warner, a like message
was sent To The House, and on receiving a like
message, the Senate was declared adjourned
sine die, al . IA clock, Wednesday morning
In the House. the bill incorporating the
House Bank al liinesburg was rejeeied-yeas
9s, nays "a. Bill to Incorporate the Jackson
vile Cemetery Association, passed Bill for
commutaiion Of Judicial sentences by General
Assembly passed.
The General Committee reported against bill
regulating the exhibition Of circuses also
substitute, relating 10 the exhibitions Of extra
ordinary feals Of trained animals. Supported
by Mr.. Bradley and opposed by Messrs Hub
bard, Kimball and Powers rejected. 1873 to
o.
Bills hfroduced.-By Mr.. Stacy, making
provision for the support Of Government; pass
ed
Reports OF the committee on Library,
showing great negligence on the part Of those
formerly having that department in charge.
OF select committee, in favor Of Senlte bill
amending an act relating TO the prohibiiury IL
quur law, and the bill was passed.
OF the Judiciary committee, on bill relating
to The Judiciary, with substitute bill The
arnend,oents were aoreed 10 and the hill was