Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-11-05
sAfrhnAy, Oct. 30.

he dr,iAre of svnmps and other low lands to COM
t5ii,ec an rfintipr In Mr. Billings incorporate the
Ea,i,o, yoe,t,n,. ~ general committee. By Mr. Viii
SON TO amend act inqucsts Of the dead (Wvng justice
s t nv icetocn Of he town a 10 committee On
prttinr Bv Mr.. Clarke, TO pay Charles c. Frost thc
ann, therein named; to committee on claims. BY Mr.
ls.s.L q, mend see 6s chan % Of e. relating to
state school tax and hy Mr. Evarts provide improve
mcn the breed Of cattle both to committee on print
Sir Glced called up Senate Bill relating to witnesses
ID the bill to perfect its details, but the question was
pon indefinite postponcment, il would not be in order
- offer it, lie thought the question was one Of time
md that this would be incorporated into code
nd he in favor Of adopting this principle at once
Opposition to this measure had been made, but i was
ut strong enough change his views He thought the
alin objection to the bill was the fear Of witnesses
miiting the crime Of perjury and in that he must dis
with other senators. The argument that many q
que would get clear by cooness and innocent men sur
through embarrassment, Of the strongest pre-
s,ntod by the Senator from Windsor. His experience
VS. different from this theory, witnesses tesugng un-
dor embarrassment generally have their train Of circun-
connected that the embarrassment has favor
ae effect upon the jury and hc beuc'cd inA no orlm'
val could 20 upon the stand, rho w1s guilty, and have
Do, story wei connected, 90 deceive court md
jury. by adopting the views adverse to This hl We must
ludc every witness from the stand, for all are liable
he crime fpcrinry. lie thought The criminal code
proachinq plain system Tho bin before the Senate
pr poses further advance in the direction. The
change giving both parties The privilege Of tcshiue n
civil cases had produced most salutary effect. So it
has been in our legislation, from first 70 last and ms
lrng the complainant testify and excluding the rc'
to Isf is iudicr,us one T3v our law MS 70 now stands
man M established character for truth can testify n
tc OF another party but when De hi0i'ff n inter-
ere and is the best witness in the case our statute eX
cl1les his testimony Persons who nave been c'nincd
in Pcnitcntiary for criminal offence are allowed TO
testify against others, but whore man is aratgncd on
trii Tor supposed crme though Of Che best moral char
de ing bis innocence. lie was in favor OF this bin ON
che Of Justice, and believed the time not Gar
de- mt when the change would De effected.
W.. Davis said that this bin with the amendment proc
ud that Che respondent w-ht testify and be subjected
ne usunl cross cxamin but he questioned Che
ilN tbat wil compel wine, 20 gI"iha'' lll.,i "i
mat point the witness would claim bus constitutions
Dr. and 20 ,cry strange that ihc State should VI.
i' he criminal 90 iei his own story, "hcn hc 'n i'l
my moment upon his constitutional right and refuse
su cross examination affecting bis guilt such being
q 'asc with ms MI ne was strongly uppp''" W w.
~ often shonid fud mon NJ prcvius good character
p,n the stand, urged on bY great 'N'l'hcl OF Wy
'7' interest and commit me crime ct perjury lie
vrtd not hold out such a temptation
A Gccd could not see any conflict with The consi n-
Ton IN this bill Ihcbiil leaves it at ihc election OF the
r.9 ndent to testify or not MS be may sec ht There
r1 tng compulsory Ia IT,
TIE motion TO indefinitely postpone cauied Boy 10
t,l
2 porls--Dy Mr.. Butler, for committee on roads, liu
i1. icnd the charcr Of the VT. Canada railroad
flaY. with amendment. CONSTITUTING new billJ
a- Butler in explanation soid that this charter eye
fi.r tomorrow. and the committee offered the amend
e. TO cNtcnd the charlcr tho sh VI Now 1865, that
" legislation might be had The amendment was
al,,ed, and the til passed. mutton Of tcconsdera.
ipa was rejected. Nv Mr.. worungon. for general
su ce 20 favor Of bill for me preservation oi fish n
C. otrn Ponds ordered to third reading.
T,1bc Bits reiercl.--Rcaling TO the mortgasing Of
i-. oil iropcrty also To the Collection of taxes, to
rrH iuce ON lgli larry Repeating an act To authorize
.isurss Of banking; committee OH banks. Reg
f 30 z che SALARY Of railroad commissioner Co commit
finance. TO repeal an act relating 10 the draining
% rs Prsssd--ro avoid delay in suit. AT law. House
bil so incorporate the Felehvie cemetery association
%" motion OF NJ Rumssy 4.e Senate adjourned
Eyer by the Chaplain.
. IS introduced asd rcicrreh-By MI LYMAN for the
r'f Of ORANGE County Courts, providing for an adjourn
ciicm At BiooSfeld; by Mr. Kellogg, relating to town
f.rs; by Mr.. Myers of Jamaica relating TO- the levy
90. ouiions' scyrrally to committee ON printing. by
t'r ~ecdhaiu, 10 pay Harvey webster; to committee OF
ca,as By Mr.. White Of Windsor, Incorporating the
-ation' By Mr. Mack relating to pcnt roads, and
o ,.-. shores, relating to prosecutons-boh TO COM
Olmstead called up bin relating to the repleyyng
81 aors. Mr. Beaman moved to lay il on the table
lbs. md the bill ordered 10 third reading.
" r. Rounds called up the bill for Curator of State
minerals and natural history and on his motion it was
lifted for amendment reported amended and passed
o. motion Of Mr.. Randall of RoNbury the bill reat-
i'f the exhibition Of trained animals was made the
So, Il order for "Wednesday next II O'Clock.
70 Nccdhau, moved tina, IS much of the Governors
Aclgo related the subject Of appropriations for
1 House, be referred to the committee of ways
ne part Of the Governors Message thus referred is
believing that due regard for economy, as well As
the general interest Of the State, requires that the
v should be steadily aud inaustrousy prosecuted to
sclmpleton, / recommend that such appropriations
way be necessary for tina, purpose be made at as ear
ly day as may be practicable would also respectfully
80 die attention of the General Assembly to the request
~ ne Superintendent IN his report for the appointment
o committee TO examine his accounts to the present
Petitions yetsyyed-OfO. J.. Lockwood and Others, to
rigcnt the rendition Of Fugitive Slaves 10 committee
hat subject OF Wesley Saylcs and Is others for re-
III to the town Of Huntington; to committee of ways
an meaus. OF W Ford, for repeal Of the charter Of
Enf,hheld VILLAGE to committee on corporations Oh
Aiison Buck, to protect fish in otter Creek To general
lmiltcc.
f,r publication the addresses Of Rev. Pliny II. White
nod A. d. llayer, before the Vermont Historical Society
IA evening aud that 200 copies be printed for The u.s.
he House. supported by Messrs Linscy OF Rutland
j, bard Of Chelsea. Ncedham Fcrrin and Aathewson
aul opposed BY Mr. Brdgman, and adopted
BHs p1sscd-For the preservation Of fish in Joe'-
Pond. in Morrisown; Incorporating the Connecticut
lley Fair Ground Company for the preservation Of
in Franklin Pond in the town Of Guilford:
Passed.--Senate bill extending charter Of Vermont y
tenada Railroad Co., to Nov. 8, 1858.
The report Of the Committee on Elections, in the
ltydepark case was taken up Mr.. ncbard Of Chcac.
prepared to act on this question He wished t'
c better informed before he voted to rccommit with in
sructions 10 admit testimony contrary the opinion
iac committee He moved that counsel Of the respective
arties be heard before the bar Of tho House one hal
hour each. This afternoon. This motion was supported
~ Mes Randall Of Roxbury, Ncedhlm, Kellogg, on
iinsley Of Rutland and opposed ly Messr-. Dridsuai
and Mathewson. Agreed 20, yeas 1871 nays H. ADJ
AFTERNOON
SENATE.
Rep1rfs-By Mr.. Sanford, for committee agricul
tur, adverse TO changing the la" relating to agncnnTa
fairs. By Mr.. Nicholson for general committee. in IA
Of bill for the preseiv aton Of hsh Caslcon Iona
ordered to third reading. BY Mr. Wilson, ioi commit
claims, special report bill to pay Jasper lal
Mr.. Stark moved 10 ill the blank with the sum OF So
Mr. Wilson explained the facts. The prisoner 70
whose this claim is made, escaped on account
the insecurity OF the Jail and 1t questioned whethc
the county Of Bennington ought not To hc liable for IN
expenses Of Mn. Wall.
Mr. Starks motion agreed TO- and on motion O
Mr. Eyerts the bin made the special order for Tues
day Pm. next
iiy Mr.. Nicholson, for general committee, in favor
bill 10 incorporate the Equinox Company ordered
third reading BY Alr. Stark for special committee, ti
Incorporating the village Of Manchester ordered 10 TIM
reading. ~
Mr. French Of Windsor reported Senate Bill rclatn
70 Justices Of the Peace amended as ordered by III
Senate.
Joint Resoiba,On.-From the House. 20 print the a'
dresses delivered before the Historical Society N lie
=. II. White the character Of Matthew Lyon, and
A. ID. Hagar Vermont marbles y eoncurrcd IN.
House bill to enable school districts 10 collect the
taxes more conveniently, was supported by Mr. Chit
enden and opposed by Messrs Clarke and Butler
Mr.. Sanford submitted an amendment and on motto
Of Mr. Chittenden, the bill was laid on the table.
Resohftion--By Mr.. Raymond, that owing TO the u
tee Of the Suffolk Bank, Boston, that Will cease 10
deem the country currency, the committee on Banks
instructed 10 inquire whether any further legislation
necessary; adopted.
House Bis Reterred-For the preservation Of fish
Franklin and Joe's Ponds 20 general committee.
TO incorporate the Connecticut River Fair Ground Cor
pany; to committee on agriculture To provide Tor