Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-02-27

mittee should rise and the House adjourn.
To this he had no objection, and still the time
may be occupied in discussion.
Mr.. Marsh Of Brandon, understood the
gentleman from Montpelier to make this mo-
tion for the purpose of discussion--not to
press a ballot
Mr.. Stewart would not object to discussion.
Mr.. Stacy quite concurred in the sugges-
ton of the gentleman from Middlcbury; but
he proposed himself to wait until after coun-
sci have been heard lie did not consider it
advisable to settle now upon the manner of
deciding the question, whether by ballot or
otherwise. He was therefore inclined to op-
pose the motion.
The Chair, in reply to an inquiry, said that
If the motion is adopted, discussion would be
admissible. before taking a ballot
The motion Of Mr.. Merrill was rejected.
Mr.. Woodward of Westford offered res
olution that the Committee recommend to the
House to make an appropriation TO repair OF
rebuild the State House on the present ground.
Mr.. Woodward said he offered this for the
purpose Of opening the way to discussion.
Alr. Stevens of East Montpelier, wanted
discussion, thinking that the more the ques-
ton was discussed, the iairer this proposition
would stand
After some delay, Mr.. Merrill said he had
been waiting for the gentleman from Burling-
ton to object to go into this business until
after counsel had been heard--and especially
to proposition in this form. He moved to
lay the resolution on the table.
Mr.. Stacy said he did object to this on the
same ground that he did to the other
The resolution was laid on the table; and
vn motion of Mr.. Colby the Committee rose
and reported, and had leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Woodward, the House
adjourned.
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 1857.
SENATE.
Bills iptroduced-By Mr.. Warner. to estab-
lish the Capital of the State at Middlebury
On his motion, it was referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole.
BY Mr. Kcyes. to establish the Capital Of
the State at Bellows Falls On his motion,
it was referred to the same committee.
Mr.. Burton asked per request) permission
TO introduce a bill relating to Rail Roads.
Mr.. Benton made objections to the intro
duction Of any such bills He had previously
expressed his intention to confine himself to
the business for which they were called to-
gether.
Mr. Hotchliss was also opposed to the in
PRODUCTION of other matters 1t would not do.
If we begin, we should soon find more busi-
ness on our hands than we could do in four
weeks
Mr.. Perpoint was opposed to the introduc
ton of other matters general thing but
there were circumstances to which this bill
related, peculiar, which had occurred since
the close of the last session. He proceeded
to detail the condition of the Road which call
ed for some legislation, in his opinion, and he
was inclined to think that the Senate would
be warranted in examining, at least, this sub
ject.
Mr. Cahoon said the difficulty was. if the
door was opened. we should not know where
to stop. And the reasons that had been Civ
en- for the introduction of this bill were the
very reasons why, in his opinion, it should not
be permitted.
Mr. Benton said he could now think of ma
ny cases in which some legislation might be
desirable. if we had time. He objected for the
same reasons that had boen given. He thought
that if there was a Railroad in difficulty, it
would find some way to get along until the
next session. He presumed there were merits
in this proposition. But he feared there would
be a hitching of cars. log-rolling, a union of
interests; what was feared most of all when
this session commenced.
The President then announced the hour for
the Senate 10 go into the Committee of
the Whole Mr.. Hotchkiss was called to the
chair
On motion of Mr. Underwood, the Com
mittee arose, reported progress and asked
leave to sitagain tomorrow morning at 10 l-2
o'clock, which was granted
Nothing was done in the Committee of the
Whole.
Mr. Burton then pressed the introduction
of his bill relating to Railroads.
1t was not known till the first of January
last, that there was need of this legislation.
The bill was Of public character, and the
public demanded this legislation.
Mr.. Keyes thought we had no right to OBJ
ject to receive this petition. When the Senate
had considered the subject they could act or
not, as they thought best.
Tho introduction Of the bill was refused,
by a vote of - to 8.
Mr. Underwood moved that when the SEN
ate adjourn, it be to meet tomorrow morning
AS he supposed if the Senate wished TO hear
any of the speeches before the House of Rep
resentatives they would wish to hear them
all, and that it would probably occupy the
whole day. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. f. j. Scott
Petitions. OF citizens of Arlington, Man
chester, Pittsford, Chittenden, Mount Holly,
Clarendon Dorset, Fairhaye1. Mendon. Ira.