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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29

MERrrEn SENTENCE. In the Marine
Supreme Conrt, ON Tuesday last,
Michael Dnmow, convicted ofplacing
Instructions on arailfoad, was senten-
ced to thirty days solitary conhne-
ment and twenty years in the state
prison. This is y just sentence, and
it is 10 be hoped the eourts throughout
the country will visit with equally
severe punishment every one consict,
ed Of coolly sporting with hnlnan life
by scores, bf placing distinctions on
railroads. - WlaiRgtoi Commercial
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29

There is now on exhibition in Havana
a man who was born without legs or
arms, but can still perform the most
wonderful teats. He is able to spin
a top with such wonderful precisi on
that it would hit any spot named, e
spin dollar over a table, to throw a
sling, TO take sixpenee from q table
and put in his left ear and take it out
again, to make knot with a halter, to
Lthreada needle, to ascend and deseead
a ladder, to uneork bottle with q
corkscrew, load q fowling piece and
kill anything designated, Or put out a
fcandle with simple wad,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
>H n 10 certify that the eopartnershtp heretofore
1 existing between tho undersigned under The
name and style OF Saoup x Barkalow Is Ibis day
dissoly ed by mutual consent,
AIlthe demands outstanding in favor Of SAID hrm
"i'i 20 'o''s O' B. p. saoUP.
A.r. BARkALoN.
mp The Forwarding and Commission business
viii hereafter be continued by b.. shoup& Go,
al this same stand, -r.-. &.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
MOLINE PAPER MILLS.

JIHEs suoscr cribers are constant making varieiyoi
L Printing and Wrapping Pspersat their Millin Mo,
line and will pay Cashfor any reasonable quantity Oi
yoodele cotton rlinenrags. oartrayeiingageu
A. o. Churchill Will call ON the Merchants through
centriiowa and pay them in cash or paper for their
rags. -.. = ". hEhLoeh.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
rsELD AND GARDIN sEaDs,

ali frssh aud true 10 papie and KIND #a
The fa ming pubcwilf nd their intereat promoted by
making examination Of qualities At the above estsb.
nshmsnt, bsisI. purchasing. elssshsre salesI95m n.
W corner Rsk Island aIi Front streets, payspport I
wa. sFA - ~ -a JrHef - Z
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
i3i oI
RING Il SUMMER CLOTHING,
q, 4aa dc ald u ps made Ia order. iiGs tn 81
SUMMER HATS AND GAPS,
i lso nA9 AGd chvifE iot oi
Gents Furnishing Goods.

fGsI received. fna hhTti tbt -"t ffhtE nan ana
at.ssl!le3 10 hatoaiid 10 tt tglt t'-Hiaaht madd
f.. Egafl notice IB&AkH iLDEN.
ar .aitl second Sl opposite d claire Row.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
Fire and Burglar Proof Safes ,


IL AEINC ohtaiafd the agency for the saie Of Iii.
III lies Patent Fire and Burglar Proof Sales, Bank
Lo eks, Bank Vault Doors and Ffames are prepar-
ed to furnish al manufacturers prices amy o. these
articles short notice.
these Safes all ned with Lilies Locks CIV
ing undoubed seeGily against thieves are perfectly
free from aampRsss and better Dire proofs than any
other safe made. The burning OF them IN any bull
ding cannot materially iHjure them, and they may be
exchange for new one al amy agency by paying 10
remaining The vault doors ana frames reliable,
economical, ,orname ataland generally usedwhere they
are best known.
The Bank Locks have always foiIei the burglar and
all Bank Lock seeking competitors.
The various tests applied 10 these articles By Jurors
al mechanical and agricultural fairs where they have
always Obtained tbs FIRST premiums establishes the
certainty OF their superiority. Purchasers are invited
to ca II and examine the articles, references, certif
Gates, &C., before purchasing. g
The undersigned are the only agents in RntE i--
Land GAl.1 and Davenport liowal for tfe tsords
SAFE Company, q Troy, n y. oIaaf, addressed 10
eitheT place j. III receive prompt attehi1n. 8
CHILD " BAKER,
..' = Illinois ST. Rock Isand.
~ i. Il. SReOn. II. nayaut1F4
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Stopes.
Ar WOIEsALE,
The Largest Stove store


IirF shall receive on the opening OF navigation the
w largest stock nf STONES and TIMERS
SfOGK ever brought 20 The State OF Iowa. Among
the hume rous articles hich shah Keep constant
iy hand for Time use are Tn Plate Sheer f0a
R3ler from No. IL 10 ~, CA1re0at 9o, Russia do.
faaiiaiioa Rsssia 10 Birs, ttAnsd Coppsr's, Bra
isr's de-, BIoek Tin, Iced, Copper Botf0ms, Metal
Jo., Iron Riosts all sizes, tiPasd do al kfrds Of
pysssed ware, JaPaaRed DO. Tuners 1oets and We
ali persons fay0ring with order thatwe
will sell them goods ia line low they be
bought In Chicago ST. fouls, and much lower than
they have been paving for them heretofore in this
place, and on terms - saif.
Please give us eall and learn our prices, aud
IheH think yoa viii spend neith er time nor
ey hereafter in buying AZ the two places above
named.
n. h. In \ few aays We shall receive an assoft-
menLof the shove Ramed goods by aailroad, sum
cieni 10 supply The Immediate demand.
Country Merchants cal reiy upon being supplied
at all times with TAaare and On favorable terms II
Waoissaie prices.
Old Rags, Copper, &c, .Se., Ge., taken in ex
change for goods.
No. Burrows Block, FreRlStrcels
Mchla-dAwti WIekERsHAM 81 HICKS.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
ysGyys sIsipEGved patent
ynuDp pktUAES

tNllE undersigned ara proprietors of the above
atcnl for the State of Iowa, and are prepared 10
asitfact for the erection . hallway Highway
fdge. OF any length of span from so feet to 300 ieot
ia aIty mart the Stale. As the above Bridges have
tsn oGte.i on most otths Railroads ia the United
Isa ss de- M comment TO their strength, durG+
biiliF and eheHphes> aHneeeashTS- All eatimhnica'
ians pau tue saDiosi viii ressNe Ftoia aatehl"h
E},,tsIWtf Davenport, ioMA.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
IDWA STEAM CABIN EFT
1sANGRAGsEOkY

l isan, ~ 10, sDnoft and OF Central Iowa that lie
manu- f,etares and Keeps constantly on hand ana of
sale at ..,
luRNlftlRE OF eyary description, from the nnest
Sofa 10 the eoi M onesL Blreau Having reeehlis goi
his sloau ok Into Operation, e capable " hii
M. ri If,rs thai may be sisen him al shot notee
,nd IN WORK which he Warrants TO he OF a bettti
1aaiity than anything inported iaio the eity aud
Which wlii be solt al lover rates Al hihI. oi
IWpSts'EED FURNITURE:
sia mt on h Ind mi for sale low. rieaseeaN ahl
.Aanulns Iii. stock, st the manntstiop On second
street. south side, east of Perry street. - -.
:, os..nnart Ma 10 1856 t&Wtf L.. e. DE SStiAt.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29

+ A MES T II @ Z A. \ r !,
DEPUTY County, SURVEYOR
i'IEA> AsTl ~ WINGS. RI 81 flnas u-st z.z
cuteas
Osis = Lett al $40 s.h.e u 4 Aittsl,t ils ',
Pa3t OiaSo5 ,.ist 81 a.!lle a5tsHtfala
Api ,i.Hl
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
New Arrangement
- -. Es4E --Ss zs.fsSEssal b 7s<s1sf---ssT4s3i
tss ~ III Tsssisses. sssisse.<ssFS - l,ss-izsxs
ig5gfu3F 70 f'a8Seng6rs gang G@S'

=
,JolIFI Il Ctil' oFE',
MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.
pw0 ish; tr4las leave Jniist sSseIt >np1la5 .
GENITAL x n AZ beIgait ana lAaHes With ,hs Great
Ws4teIH Canada Ratlway lof NtAyhfa ais, huhain,
Abaty Nea iuta Jt5stoH. FAiiadeIPhla, Aehsfealf
TRAINS LEAVE JoLEf;
Uts 4 NJ tiShiRas Express atfiNEs al i'elf"it ~
i NJ NiaEAfs Fall $50 nsNi Edrning aad , ! ofh
!, r. III n Isstan AtI2 Il night arrive ri fhiiaIsi-
phsa val Eimt III 10 = n also aohnsctsht '9Isoil
sitn sisameIs flf Cleveland. aE4 iAenae1ih morn
4Eg lraius to al points IA Ohio aud f"huayisar.t r
sIUP NJ EXPRESS CONNECTS ae X M0sHing at pet9i
a,ijh north Shore n1 81 Sgsamcrs through "ith9Al
iaBdine, htH,ing a 50 a NJ conmaclng WIN TX
lfe.s iIain 10 Nast YORK aNl BJston' Also ooh-
igels glth tae ualfuiug ITJH OH the Cauads hAH"aS
arriving III Niagara falis II ds50F. Al.
Through tiskalsaan he phtsN"aei at !he ticket "i-
age OF ti 1lpAHs ~ ah5t All" TtnS PassensefA to
layavar and resuma ti.5ir seats Al pleasure
lgiE 81 - dis y. klIh' 9uP1'
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

HuRLEY'S SARSAPARILLA.
r,NfiIs Invaluable oomboIhi so fully appreciated
L by III. American Prapic, Is gaining vide celeb
nv ana ia become permanently established - the
ba.t al 4nnst Effective medicine OF the daY. Cert id
Gales aTs daily IoafU lt from all paris o; tho States
and tha fiieiei nov rejoice there ia h5lp when tS-
sry alAer remedy proges ihsnestnHi Diseases " fish
tyf wears proved source "f misery, and asoni2lng
islur hays readily yielded beneath its Irresistible
oausnen and countless families rendered happy and
cheerful by It's extraordinary efficacy. II You want
he pure aaa genuine ~arsapariila (tha1 which Is as
! a..rsirt and superior Rlil's any other
n ID as one thing capable Of hsiag 10 aDnihsr,
then TAXA Halley's, for out OF thousands OF case.
InJana. Mtssouri and Kentucky, II has neves IN
single Instance been kaown TO fail ana wiH enre be-
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
N o T I G e

- O.. DAWSON, d Co, have formed
aud s.yle OF Dawson. Griggs 4 Co, 10 take effect
on the Isl day al November, 1855.
Allpersons having unsettled accounts with the Old
nfIa .re reduesied II call and settle. 0ct25
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
HATS AND CAPS

Black Siik HAts
=. Far ..
Wool s'.
plushand Cloth Gaps.
These g6uds am prepared % sell at PAIGE. as Tow
az the same quality can be bought elsewhere.
would oter my thanks 10 old customers, bat !
trustthey gel their moneys worth and nothing
ab0af MY tAeaks. Suhice II TO say an pieasedto TO
see theni al any time. ask particular attentions
persons purchasing Il fhSts gtr, TO my goods,3o
iieYug can do blttrr by them than they can 10 rs
ordering go Ods Il ihe East,
Talland see at EDWARD ALDES'S, oppo.lG
lie Claire Row. SeptO, 1850
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FIRE SII nj r. A L =.

yINtE snbsc rber has tax Ell sta ia The upper end
1 OF the Lower Market, VII ere he assures the pub
lie he is pre- bareI all times 10 serve them will
Good meats as the country affords, and III as lOw
price as they be obtained in The city He ash
share Of public patronage. Meal delivered ~ tAs
rrsidspsss ofeuSiamers ". u. MOORE.
stsy17ih. 1856, dit HHs-t 8
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29

sIoUx CITY LAND AGENCY
sEHEwsEIk < sssaHA
Land Agents At sioak Guy lo"a ....
fort podg ana Council BiqA7
HPC0hsttion4 pi0mptly alI 5alsa J..
.tiy. Z Coan,f at law. C.yAEngiEs Surveyor
-RFFER TO
DAWSON & True, Lsqrsn td!t"r b8LgH<i
ur. J 81, NttAeEWEy, nAws9h" :" GflG61
ii. Price, ESQ j. l. Lane H7Yt
hlay lu, '5n-jly .+---.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
gsaE NEW HOTEL
Vi Az IL RlY ltou 5 r

On Main near .tU htIe5Ef
4 now 0Foa BJf permanent 4ad tfaakts ~ t'-t q"
i those who WISH qnI5l and pleasant none az
f long orr short s5j0ulA IL Davenport san Lrt -
al tE.5 WaEeTiJ HJGsas lne hgtss".~ - H' 's55s".'
siih tas slI1aa.es v ag seaszn; the taiH atS EAea
s1t. lie bs4sAsyg au4lglt. m. NayJgy ia sen"ad
L. 5 hotet assl o1 Agaxa ia palGt 0l Fe4HlJ - p
oatau, pie tsGHt haIss, good lusgIttie Ht7 s- IT,
tlt4. idEWt5E 70. IA. a itH MS, Tf"!E'y-".-
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soRcRoss, PATENT pLANINa MACHINE

cross' Patent Planning Maehine viii sch rights 10
Counles or snailer districts in ihe state oi losa
and will furnish Machines manufactured BY the pat
-entee IL. Y. SLaNAAkER,
ii Nickolls Real Estate ofdcs, Corner Of Second
hnIaI and Main Streets, pavehpOrt
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-08-29
For the Ladies

INRKScH kid, White kid, English kid, Bronze kid
L and Velvet slippers.
Also, Kid Congress, English and French Lasting
Caters, from 81 80 to S275 per pair, for sale by
Dec 3 DAWSON, ,GRIGftl * GO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
A Southern ConfederaoY.

Our readers have jus, had the startling
intelligence, that Walkers Government, I'M
der the supposed lead Of Ex-senator Soulc,
Of Louisiana, land Buchanan's associate in
the Ostend Conference has annulled the or
dinauce aboIshing slavery in Nicaragua.
Thus is the grand obstacle to Slayocratic
Colonization removed. 10 view Of the stud
led Efforts Of certain Southern politicians Of
the Calhoun school, 10 agitate the Slavery
question and 10 incense the North by inso-
lent demands, each demand oulslripping the
preceding one in insolencc- as the
t-eaking Of sacred compromises the viola
ton Of the Constitution in Kansas the claim
Of the right to introduce Slavery everywhere
and TO maintain the relation Of master and
slave even in free States; and in view, also,
Of the hankeung for Cuba aud other West
India lslands-ior Mexico, aud Central
America: we say, in view of all this, there
is strong ground to suspeo, that leading pol
iicians of the South are deliberately bent
upon a dissolution of the Federal Union, and
the establishment Of a Southern Confeder
acy. For this reasonable purpose the Gin
cinuau Platform is admirably suited, and we
fear that Mr. buchanan, Il elected, will
as President Pierce evidently has done So find
himself under too strong obligations to the
Dlsunionists. to make any effective resist
ance to their plots. Here is the true source
of danger to the Uninn. Safety lies, only,
IN resisting these plots.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
Chinese Suga ar Cane--Vermont
Apples.

We have been shown a sample Of very
superior Syrup or Molasses, made from Chr
nese Sugar Cane, grown by Mr.. Goodrich,
of Burlington, from seed received from Pa
tent Office last Spring. MIR. G. is confident
that this cane may be easily accimated and
grown in most paris of The State, so VIC may
manufacture our own sugar and molasses at
much less cost than at present paid for II
BY the following, which we clip from the
Burlington Free Press, it will be seen that
Vermont Apples are properly appreciated
abroad -
Vermoni Apples-W We learn that at the
late Fair Of the United States Agricultural
Society at Philadelphia, where the show of
| hult is said to have been very fine, the first
premium five dollars) for the best plate of
apples was awarded TO our neighbor Mr..
Chauncey Goodrich The variety was the
Grarenstsin, and grew on a tree on his prem
ises so loaded with fruit as 20 require prop
ing. They were exhibited by our friend
Professor Peabody of The Polytechnic Col
llege, Philadelphia, who had the whole charge
Of laying out and arranging the fair grounds,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
Stupendous Election Frauds
in Indiana.

CINCINNATI, Oct. "a, 1886.
The Indianapolis Journal of to-day says,
that in consequence of the discovery Of stu
pendous frauds, the Republicans have de-
tsrmined to contest the State election OH
clsl returns from four-ffths of the State
show the Republican increase over the vote
of 1854 to be 1000; and the Democratic
2s,O0O. In the ninth and eleventh Districts.
the Democratic increased vote is 60O0 in
each district. This would indicate an in-
crease IN the population in two years Of over
a quarter Of million.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31

Of the merits Of the proposed amendments
was entirely improper, and that the members
should condne themselves to the question Of
the legitimate rights, under the constitution,
Of the Council of Censors in promulgating
the call The ordanante trenscended the
rights delegated bv the constitution. The
Council of Censors, by oil historical prece-
dents, had been advisory and not dicta-
toria. Adj
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
The Constitutional Ques.
tioa.

The report of the Judiciary commiltce Of the
House, (from the pen Of Mr.. Merrill Is su
able document and of permanent vsloo sssu
importan, chapter in the history Of state
We shall also GIVE the resolutions adopted
by the House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31

Chiiienden County We see that non
commitai ticket for delegates to the Consiiiu-
iional Convention is proposed in the Fiee
Press. As the Free Press is for the amend
ments, this looks rather suspicious. Why
not present the question to the people
pumply = for or Ggainsig The constitution
that the people will so act as to
Instruct the delegates.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
The Vermont Company in
Kansas,

Arrived safely, and has selected land near
Manhattan City. We have intelligence
from them to October 9th, and find, as was to
be expected, that they will need assistance
for the winter Mr. II. P. Bicknell writes
"The htlemoney with us is rapidly dis
appearing through the high price of provls-
ions. We also have to pay high prices for
feed for our cattle. 1t is now too late to cut
hay.p Let the Vermonters be remembered
They ask neither powder, rifles, balls, nor
stones-but bread; nothing for ofiense or
defense by way of force, but for susienancc
ill thoy can get the first crops. The Yer
mont company ask for this aid Hear their
prayer, and answer as true Vermonters
should.
~ Il was mol Senator Foot of Vermont
who had the collision with Senator Fremont.
F-o-o-r z, [mind the 'e,"l then Of Missssip
pi, now of California, was the nan-albelt
he exoncratcs Fremont from all blame in the
matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31

Nnaavsd is aiist OF agoatf 10 fecolvo anhs"tll
tinns, advsftisnnenis and communtcutionst ~" "'
knoiyiqlso itvuent for the same
BakouHcid , 81 .rOMERoY,
Hrookdald,s =. u.sAlTu,
Cabot,C. C.RRoWN,
ntnvino CHARLES s.nANA,
Eimofe, l.. 81. CIRCUIT.
Hydopatk. EDWARD o. SAWYER,
johnson, g. W SCOTT,
Mafshdeld, E.D.PuTNhM,
Moffisvulc, J. g. MOVES
Midicscs, JESSE JOHNSON, IT,
Norhheid, D. SMITH,
Orange, CARLOS CARpSNfLR,
PlaindelJ, At BANCROFT
south ilariWick e. sHiruAN,
stowe. JOSEPH C. .BAYMONn,
staHotd. WILLIAM ROLLINS,
South STAFFORD. DANGElw JUDD,
Turhndrs. AAnON MIXING,
Waus6sli and Flystnn, ORANGE SMITH
Warren. FRANKLIN A.wRicuT,
wuiamstowu, DARIUS PRIDE,
wofeo.ter, JONAS AHBoTr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
GEORGE y. mOpGEs.

For Delegates 10 Constitutional Convention,
wAsHNGTON COUNTY.
O. II. SmrH, Of Montpelier,
PAUL DILLiNoHAM, Of Waterbury,
SAMUEL CHPMAN, Of Waitsfed,
GEoRoE W. BAiLlY, Of Middlesex,
JosEPu a. Wing, Of Plainfcld,
LEoNARb KEiTn, Of Barre,
Asa GEoRGE, Of Calais.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
Trains Going South.

MAIL, TRAIN connects ai Rouse's Pont with tfnin
from OauENtauHGH night before and Ium Malone and
MoSrRrAL tho same mlfningi al White RIVER June
ton with tfains for ST. Johushufy, aud The WinrE AFD
FaAVuoNtA MouNrAtrs same day, also, with Northern
N. H. Road fnf hosiou, Lowoll nc atn'ing az ihose
pc. a. ssry as by any other fnue alsoi connects at
Windsor with tfaiu for Belo~s Falls, fuchbufsh,
srting6-I and arrive ia Nav foEK same evening, and
at Bnfinrton with staamofs Lake Champiaiu.
Ioay, Kt1.cis Point 7.f0 A. ~ 81 Adams b.4j a. ~,
Butlington o. IS A. u Montpelier ~ 90 A. ~
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN cunneets at kou,oi
pant with tfun. um Ogienshufgh md Montreal, stops
over night nt White RIVER Junction OF Windsof and
connects with ifuins arriving Boston at 90 r ~
and IA New Nqik az 4 Sc,
Tioxrrs for buffalo, Detroit, Chicago aud the Wosi
for sale az the principal statious.
IL. SisERBURNE Sup't.
Norh6etd, VI. Muy !, l75G. SO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31

The bill TO prevent obstruclions to fish in
the waters Of Bellamaqueen Bay was order
ed 10 third reading.
Bills introduced by Mr.. Merrill, extend
ing the time for commencing the construc-
ton and putting in operation the New Yofs
and Bennington r. r. Co.; referred to com
mi,tee on Roads.
BY Mr.. Kiuredge, for the relief the stock
holders aud creditors Of the w. Central r
r.. Co.; ordered to lie on the table, and 300
copies Of the sane be printed
BY Mr. Hunt, to incorporate the Wiudham
County Lumber Company referred to tho
committee on corporations.
BY Mr.. Aldrich Of Weathersfcld, for the
relief of administrators and for the more e.
quail distribution Of the estates Of deceased
perjons; referred to the committee on print.
ing
Constitutional amendments.
Mr. Merrill proposed an amendment to the
first paragraph in the resolutions protesting
against the action of the Council of Censors
az followsi
First, The Preamble of the Constitution
expressly provided and declared @ihc follow.
ing declaration of rights, and frame of gov
ernment to be the Constitution Of this Com
monwealth, and to remain in force therein
forever, unaltered, except in such articles as
shall hereafter, on experience be found Ia
require Improvement, and which shall. by the
same authority Of the people, fairly delegat
ed, as this frame Of government directs, b'
amended or mprovedn
The convention which adopted this Pre-
amhle was composed Of delegates from the
towns, most Of the towns sending one dele
gate each. and come towns more than one
and the Constitution so adopted, directed
no other delegation of the authority
of the people, except a representation
of the towns but provided that for the
then uext seven years each town containing
eighty taxable inhabitants should be entitled
to two representatives., and each other towr
to one, and that after the expiration Of sui,
seven years. each town should be entitled
to one representative forever thereafter. -
And this House do not find that said Pream
Bile hns ever been altered or repealed. al
though said Preamble, from considerations
Of policy and courtesy probably, has not beer
published with the Constitution since In,
State was admitted into the Union.
And the amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. Stewart moved that the first part o
the third paragraph Of the first resolution
be amended by striking out contempora
neous and uniform and insert "practicalH
amendment agreed to.
The question coming up on the adoption
OF the resolutions, the ayes and nays wer,
as follows -
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convention would be recognizing bad
precedent, and he would support the resolu-
tions ctnsuring their measures. lie spoke
at length Of the merits OF the proposed
amendments of the council.
On motion Of Mr. Merrill the resolutions
were ordered to lie, and to be made the spe-
cial order for Tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock. Adjourned.