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of the location of the State House, and dis
cussed the merits of the bond, the duty of
men to pay their honest debts, &c.
Mr.. Marsh went into the history of the ex-
ira session, and what the understanding then
was. He stated that it was the unanimous
vote of the town of Brandon that Montpelier
should build the State House.
Mr.. Hawkins thought we were legislating
in anticipation He thought the only ques-
tion was whether we were willing to step up
like men and vote for an appropriation and
complete the work, or leave it in the condi-
ton it now is. lie should vote against this
bill
Mr.. Bridgman moved the previous ques-
tion; seconded by the House.
On the main question Mr.. Prichard de-
manded the yeas and nays, and they were
ayes l32, nays SO.
So the bill passed.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Nov. 25.
SENATE.-Stdtc House Question.-Mr Bar
tholemew for committee on finance, reported
House bill making an appropriation with
amendment. striking out all requiring the
money to be expended to be had on the
bond.
Mr.. Chittenden arose to correct mistake
Montpelier subscription having been put in
suit for collection. He was satisfied that the
Senate would pass any bill that the friends
of the measure should require, but this was
II subject which demanded cool, careful in
vcstigation, and for one he was going to
to place himself in Il position that would
lead to an equitable arrangement. He point
cd out way that the friends of the bill
could not make u conciliatory arrangement,
and that was by indulging in Incorporate
and infammatory remarks, such as had been
thrown out. The friends of the bill, if they
are prepared to meet their opponents now in
conciliatory spirit, can doubtless perfect some
compromise but should the opposite posi-
ton be taken by the friends of the bill, he
should take up the gauntlet in earnest
Mr.. Davis did not feel any outside or in
side pressure, and had nothing but the kind
est feelings for Montpelier and Burlington.
He supported the unconditional appropria-
ton because he thought the interests of the
State demanded it.
Mr.. French of Windsor did not know that
he understood the position of this question,
for the Senator from Chittcnden (Mr. Chit
tenden) had intimated that the war was be-
tween the two towns. If there was any ri
valship between the two towns, let it be
thrust out. He understood the proposition
for an unconditional appropriation to be for
the interest OF the State, and in his mind this
was the only way we could legally collect the
bond. He thought the question was to be
decided as if the bondsmen were not residents
of Montpelier. Let an appropriation be
made, and then if the bond is legal, let it bt
put in suit for collection. 1t was our duty
to 60 forward and complete the House re-
rClI ,f nhorr | la mo-
want record to appear against him tina
the people of the State We're unwilling t.
build their own House.
HoUsE.-Stato House 5e.-The bill pro
viding for holding the next session of thu
Legislature at Burlington was considered.
Mr.. Daniels moved to strike out the wore
Burlington and insert Burlington and Rut
land alternately.
Mr.. Hebard moved to dismiss the bill ; not
agreed to, ayes 30, nays llS.
On this molten, Mr.. Needham saddle
hoped the House would pause before taking
the important step contemplated in this bill,
providing for the removal Of the sessions OF
the Legislature. What reason can be assign
ed for the passage of this bill? Has not
Montpelier;d everything that town could
well do for the accommodation of the Legis-
lature? Have not the people freely contri-
buted S 900 already toward the rebuilding
of the State House. and has not her represen-
tative told us on this floor that they are will
ing to do all they have agreed to do? Is ii
not enough that they have acted honorably
ard generously toward the Legislature and
the State? Can we move the State Library
and the books of record from the offices of the
| Secretary of State from town to town, as the
cupidity of selfish men may offer inducement
by rendering the use Of buildings free from
| expense? Shall the Legislature be PLACED
upon wheels and moved from place to place
| | hope, sir, the bill will be dismissed.
| Mr.. Bridgman moved the previous ques
ton, seconded by the House.
Mr.. Button called for the yeas and nays
and they were, yeas III, nays Sc; so tn
amendment was agreed to, and the bill wa
ordered to be read third time, / Is to OIL
read and passed. Adjourned
THURSDAY EVENING.
SENATE.-Mr. Butler called up House bill
relating to an appropriation for rebuilding
the State House.
Mr.. Butler moved that the Senate insis
upon its proposition of amendment agree
to, IL to IL.
Mr.. Butler moved further that the Senat
ask of the House a Committee of Conferenc
upon the disagreement existing between tn
two Houses ; agreed to.
STATE HoUsE.-Mi. Butler, for tn
committee of conference on the disagreement
between the two Houses on bill appropriatin
money for rebuilding the State House, recon
mended that the Senate recede from it
amendment, striking out all conditions, an
amend the bill directing the sum oil S45 ,OO(
$4,000 being paid by the obligors of tn
bond. and the remainder by the State.
Mr.. Chittended moved that the report
ordered to lie agreed to.
The bill coming up again subsequently
Mr.. Gleed moved an amendment to the !
mendment "provided that the 900 a
: ready paid In by j. R. Langdon and othel
is hereby appropriated under the first se
tion of this act"
Mr.. Chittenden moved that the bill, wit
pending amendments, be ordered to lie,
give time to make an application to j.
Langdon to transfer this sum of s 900
the credit of the signers Of the bond.
Mr. Harris wanted the vote taken in Il
Senate nop, and let the responsibility of Il
, action of the other House rest upon th
t branch He favored the report of the cor
mittee of conference, thinking it placed Il
bond beyond all doubt.
An animated debate arose between ii
friends and the opponents of the bill with Il
: amendment) upon the point of applying Il
1 SO 1000, paid into the State treasury, by
e X, Langdon and others, upon the bond; q
1 opponents requiring that j. R. Langd(
' should transfer this deposit to the credit
the obligors of the bond this night ;,and t
friends of the bill asserting that it W
0 made up by contribution, and cou
a not be affected by such requir
a ment, and that the report OF t
conference committee proposed an amen
inent which would efectually compel t
F.; amount of S25, 900 to be applied upon tn
d instrument before the appropriation su
g could be drawn out of the treasury.
: Mr.. Chittenden withdrew his motion to |
e upon the table.
!, Mr.. Gleed withdrew his amendment to t
i amendment proposed by the committee. n