Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-11-14
SAruRpAY, Nov. &


Prayer by the Rev. Thomas s. Hubbnr,
of Stockbridge.
The Resolution introduced by Mr. Pier
point, yesterday providing for the meeting a
the Senate one hour earlier in the morning
was adopted.
The bill incorporating the Poultney Stat
Mining and Railroad Company, was ren
the thlfd tune, and on motion of Mr. Benton
laid on the table.
Bus introduced. By Mr.. Hotchkiss rela
ting to the Lnmoille County Plank Roa,
Company referred to the committee OF
Roads.
Bills passed. Relating to burial grounds
In addition to an act laying a tax on the
lands in Goshen Gore adjoining Hardwick
To change the name of John Dumfrey to
John Comstock.
surgeons from attachment and levy of exc
cution.
To pay Isaac NJ Pike.
Reports. BY Mr.. Pierpoint, for committee
on the Judiciary, in favor of bill relating TO
the Judiciary, and it was ordered to third
reading.
In favor of House bill relating to puupers,
and the bill passed.
lating TO laying out of public commons, with
proposals Of amendment; concurred in.
The bill was opposed by Messrs. Cahoon,
Royce, Benton. Supported by Mr.. Hunton,
and rejected.
BY Mr.. Hotchkiss, approving of the Report
Of Henry Stevens, ESQ, on the Revolution
airy expenditures, aud also the expenditures
OF this State in the war of 1872, and in the
dpfnpga Of f,ttr unrfbprn fronttar
BY Mr.. Benton, for committee ON Banks,
in favor of the bill relating to Savings Banks
ordered to be read the third time.
BY Mr.. Flint, for committee on Banks, in
favor of the bill Incorporating the Home
Bank at Hinesburgh; ordered to third read
ing
The bill providing for reference Of action
4 he County Court, on motion of MI
llhehkiss, was made the special order Of III
day for uext Tuesday, at 10 o'clock A. VI.
House bills referred. Relating to the drain
ing of swamps and other low lands, to tn
committee on agriculture.
Bin introduced. By Mr.. HotcEkiss, 10 pa
Henry Stevens the sun therein mentioned
read twice aud ordered to third reading.
A Communication was received from III
Governor, accompanying the Report Of tn
Qunrtermaster General, Geo. W. Grande'
Of the condition Of fire arms belonging
the State. On motion Of Mr.. Underwood
the Communication and Report was relerre
TO the committee on Military Affairs.
Resolution BY MIR. Cahoon by requcs
instruc,lng the Governor to cause manu-
scripts collected under the resolution of III
General Assembly, A. ID. 1876, to be arranl
ed and bound.
On motion of Mr.. Benton, tho Resolntio
was referred TO select committee of tire,
On motion of Mr.. Benton, tho Senate pre-
ceeded to ballot for a member of the JON
Committee on the Library, IN place of NJ
Willard, absent, and MrCahoon was elecie,
On motion Of Mr.. Marsh, the Senate A,
journed.
The bill for the drainage Of swamps Oh
other low lands, was read the third tim
opposed by Messrs. Kiltredge, Hutchnso
Marsh of Brandon, and Spencer, and sur
ported by Messrs. Stacy, Bradley, and Mel
rlll, and the bill was passed.
Mr Merrill moved to reconsider the yot
passed yesterday ON the bill for the relief ,
citizens Of Vermont without the State, an
TO the suffering poor 10 Kansas
On motion Of Mr.. K,ttrodgo, that motiol
was laid on the table.
Peiition.-Of s Wells and others, for IN,
repeal of the Montpelier Bank Charter anC
the incorporation Of the Washington Count,
Bank referred TO the committee on banks
The House resumed consideration of the
bill to insure the due observance of tho
liquor law. The bill was supported by Mr.
kiIlredge' and opposed by Mr.. Stewart.
Mr.. Spencer moved 10 amend by slrikine
out in the first section the words amore tho,
$500 nor less than $780," and insert IN,
words "more than 500 nor less than 500,
which was agreed to.
Mr. Marsh Of Brandon moved 10 amen
the 2nd section by striking out the word
more than $500 nor less than 5000 an
insert the words more than : 200 nor les
than $50" which was opposed by Mr.. How
ard who moved to amend the amendment b
striking out the proposed amendment an
insert the words ''lnore than $500 nor les
than SIOO'-whlch was rejected. lThes
amendments fix the fines.
The question REQUIRED on the propose
amendment Of Mr.. Marsh of Brandon, an
The amendment was rejected,
The ayes aud nays being demanded q
the third reading Of the bill, they were
follows -
Ayes, 100
Nays, ~
Mr. Stewart asked leave on the pnrt
the Committee on roads to sit this this afie,
noon, which request was granted.
Adjourned.
AfrERNOON.
SENATE
On motion Of Mr.. Cahoon, the Senal
gave leave to the committee on Roads 10 s
during the session Of the Senate this afle
noon.
Reports. BY Mr. Field, for The commlte
on Manufactures, in favor Of the bill to IN
Corporate The Vermont Arms Company. O
tnohon Of Mr.. Phelps, the bill was lail o
tho table
infssoF Of the NIL Incorporating the Wat