Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-10-31
II RNOON
SENATE


Resolutions. BY Mr. Hotchklss, that the
committee on claims have leave Ia SIT for the
examination Of the accounts of the Sergeant
at arms, during the session OF the Senate /;
aud to enable them to make full and thor
ough investigation, they are hereby empow-
cred 10 send tor persons und papers.
Supported by Mr.. tlolchklss.
Mr.. Hunlon asked for division Of Reso-
luton The first part Of the Resolution was
adopted. The second part was opposed by
Nr. llunton, as unnecessary. When we
have information from the Committee that
such extraordinary powers IN their part nra
absolutely necessary, he should not oppose
IT. He moved II lie upon the table.
Mr.. Benton thought the committee would
not have made such request unless there
was a necessity. There might be people In
this village who would be unwilling to give
evidence unless they were compelled to.
Nr. Willard thought that this power ought
to be granted as matter OF courtesy He
did not think the committee would have ask
ed tins Of the Senate, unless they thought
there might be some necessity for 1t. The
motion TO lie upon the table was lost, and
the Resolution was adopted.
Bus introduced 70 pay Isaac NJ. Pike
referred Ia the committee on claims.
House Bills Relating to the appointment,
duties and compensation of County Treas
urer referred TO the committee on judiciary,
Laying a tax on Newak; referred Il
committee on Roads.
Extending the time for the construction
and putting in operation of the Bennington
and New York Railroad referred to COM
mtlee on roads
Enargng the capital stock of Woodstock
Bank; referred TO committee on Banks.
Relating to damage 10 private buildings
referred to the genera committee.
Reports. BY Mr., ilotchklss, for commit
tee on claims, IN favor of House bill to pay
Jasper Curtis passed. Also in favor OF
House bill directing the Treasurer to pay
the Trustees of tho Unitod States deposit
money in Brighton; passed.
Senate bW.-To incorporate the Winoos-
ki Railroad Lime and Stone Company, was
read the third time and on motion of Mr..
Underwood, ordered 10 lie upon the table
To incorporate the Wndham Topographic
Company passed.
JOINT Resolutions. Accommodating our Sen.
Ators aud Representatives in Congress fol
their earnest opposition 10 The extension o.
Slavery, and m favor of the admission O
Kansas as free State were read and order
ed Ia lie ON the table.
On motion of Mr.. II inl0n the Joint Reso-
luuons commenting the course taken by The
Hon Charles Sumner were taken up, aud rc
iered to the select committee, raised to con
slider the outrage upon the freedom of speech
aud debate IN our National Assembly.
On motion Of Nh. Underwood, the Join
Resolutions, touching the outrage upon tn,
person Of the Hon. Charles Sumner, wer,
taken up and referred to the same committee
On motion of Mr.. Willard the Senate ad
burned.
HOUSE.
Reports. committee Of ways anC
means, against bill relating TO the grand list
and on motion of Mr.. Lamb, the bill wal
dismissed.
OF the judiciary committee, against bill
amending chap. % Of C e., relating TO JUST
ees of the peace and the third reading wa,
refused
| Ot commi,tee on hanks, substitute fn
blll To extend the charter and increase the
capital stock Of the bank Of Poultney; OF
motion OF Mr.. Merrill, the bill was recon,
mllied 10 the committee on banks
Bus Introduced by MIR. Kuredge. in
addition To chap IS Of c. s., relating 10 lite.
nary societies and religions associations; re
! TERED Ia committee on education.
nv MI Hss'ingr, m ldrtnn 10 an act 4,