Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-11-04
WHOLE NO. 276S.

and fo the equal distribution OF the estates Of de-
ceased persons repeating secs g. and Of chap 68 cs
and amending sec Of said chapter; providing for FUR
tner records in eases Of foreclosure Of the equity of
demption in lands--an Judiciary committee. House
bills in addition to chap 81 Of In relation 70 the col
lection Of taxes TO COMMITTEES on printing in relation
to the statue Of Ethan Allen, to committee finance
Of state Treasurer against Samuel b. Rider, TO general
sTs"s SSs fs ss ssns %s.s, TO e9
The Governor communicated to the Senate the annual
report Of the Quarter Master General which referred
On motion Of Mr. French, adjourned.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
BIS introduced and referred--By Mr. Hartshorn Of
Gnildha relating to persons admitted 70 the liberty OF
jal-yards to the committee printing BY Mr. Foans-
by Of Madsons, authorizing tho establishment Of toll
gate in Bruuswick 10 the committee roads BY Mr.
Hebard 70 apnex part Of Norwich to Ihetord 20 the
committee on printing by Mr. Putnam Of Greensboro,
relating TO the sale Of poisonous medicines to the
mitiee on printing By Mr. Peabody Of Coventry 70
tend the time Of the meeting Of the coporaors Of the
Coventry academy 10 the committee education. By
Mr. Whitney Of Franklin, to alter the name Of Chauncey
Green; to the general committee. BY Mr. Woodwork
Of EDosburgh, in addition to chap 90 G. g.; 10 the com
mtiee printing. BY Mr. Field Of Dorset incorpo-
rate the Franklin hotel company; TO the Committee ON
corporations By Mr. severens Of Rockingham, to er-
tend the charter Of the bank Of Bellows Falls to the
committee on banks Bv Mr. Slayton OF Calais repuat
ing the manufacture Of butter tubs the committee on
printing BY Mr. Tenpleton Of Worcester, relating to
applications for trias by Mr. Harlow Of Windsor,
Petitions rcferred-By Mr. kingsbury Of Fairfax, Of
Jonathan Bush and ohers, praying that they may be
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on the pension list to the committee military affairs.
By Mr Bacon Of Sunderland, sundry petitions praying
fo the removal Of the county buildings from Bennington
and Manchester and TO constitute Arlington the shire
town Of Bennington by Messrs Cole cf Shasbury, Shell
don of Rupert wad of sandgate, Amdon Of Readsboro
West Of Arlington, and Kendall Of winhall praying for
the same all referred to the members from Bennington
county.
The Message and Report on the State House were, on
motion Of Mr. Allen Of Rutland, referred to the commit
tee on ways and means.
BHis rgierred-Reat supreme aud county courts
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committee relating to the payment Of the debts Of the
late town Of Sterling to committee Of aud means.
! AFTERNOON
SENATE.
Bus introduced and yeterrcdy-By Mr. Needham pro-
,idng for the publishing and distributing the eoog
sal survey OF the State 20 committee printing BY
! Mr. Needham. changing the name Of Melinda Packer to
/ Melinda White; to general committee.
Rgors-By Mr. Nicholson. for select committee, bill
ia addition to act To prevent traffic In intoxicating liquors
for the purpose Of drinking approved Nov 49, 1852,
with surdrY amendments laid table By Mr. Poland,
House bill for statue Of Ethan Allen, very cordially
recommending its passage. Mr Chittenden moved the
standing rule be suspended, and the bill have its third
,sadng A. the present time Witch was opposed BY
Davis. Clark. Evert Smith and Nicholson and agreed
TO- Nj French offered amendment that ''sueh statue
! be made Of Vermont Marble" The amendment de
ba,cd at length by Messrs Davis, Clark Nash, Nchol
son. Eyerts and Armstrong against and MessFs French
! eoted
He regretted Mr. Wilder observed, that he did not
call for the yeas and nays on the amendment Of his col
league, that he might record his In favor Of t. He
should heartily support the bill.
Mr. Nicholson said he for this bill but II had
originated in the Senate he would say what he should
have done. II he did not have many heartfelt
tons for Allen did many Of his fellow Senator's yet
he could with snch feelings vote for like tribute TO the
memory Of SETH WARNER.
Mr. Clark said-rhat not included in those
classes of practical legislation required by the actual
eessities Of the people Of the State commended itself
more to his and his heart than the be-
, ,Sre me senate ne thought u particularly fortunate
rying out the patriotic objects Of the bill. We have
the fame Of the patriot the material for the statue and
the ingenious and talented artisall essentially of Vcr
mont; and this the time and OCCASION he thought, to
avail ourselves of this happy combination Of events to
distinguished patriot and hero whose memory and valor
this monument was to commemorate 1t was to Allen,
man that the sovereignty Of Vermont was due
This debt of gratitude had already been delayed quite
too long and he hoped the Senate would now unani-
mousy take this occasion 70 do simple act Of justice to
one Of the founders OF the State.
Mr. Mason demanded the yeas and nays the passage
OF the bill, and it was passed--yeas ~. nays none.
Mr. Chittenden moved reconsideration Of the vote.
which was rejected We understand the statue is Of
absolutely necessary although might have been proper
! to have the fact officially stated.
Mr Evers called up bill in addition to entitled
purpose Of drinking, approved Nov. 20. 1892 and on
his motion It vas reeonmt,sd to the committee.
Onmotion Of Mr. Green, adjourned
HOUSE.
Reports of copinttfees-By Mr. Hammond, from COM
mittee ways and means, bill relating to salaries and
Of the same ordered to lie. By Mr. Ferrn, from COM
miitec on education against bill to repeal act therein
meniioned Sd reading refused. By Mr. Cutler from
committee against bill providing for commission
OF common schools ordered to he and be made the
special order for Tuesday afternoon next at o'clock
by Mr. Willard, from select committee. in favor OF hill
laying tax Orleans county with proposed amend
Qnakng the tax l2 cents instead Of two doll
larl the bill amended ordered to third reading
By Mr. Myers, from general committee, against bill 10
regulate the sale Of shingles; ordered to lie BY Mr. W.
H. llart,horn, from select committee bill laying tax
on Essex county; and by Mr. Pitkin from select
mtee bill laying tax on Washington county both or
BIS Introduced and retsryed-By Mr. Henry Of Wa
terbury. 10 protect trade marks; BY Mr. Church Of Boil
,on in relation to criminal offences both to the printing
committee. BY Mr. Richardson Of westheld relating to
| laying roads in adjoining towns
! Resoiution-By Mr. Flint Of Sutton, to prevent noise
made by spectators in the Hobbies; Mr. Hunton's
ton, ordered 70 lie. We suppose this that the
Ihiri House shall be called to order by the Speaker Of
Psitions referyed-Dy Messrs sererens. Stafford and
Daniels for the renewal Of the charter Of the bank Of
Bellows Falls TO the committee on banks.
HWs reftrred-Senate bills relating mileage for wit
for the protection Of fruit and fruit trees, relating
TO the monuments Of deceased persons, laying
Windsor eouny-all to printing committees to pay Alan
Bliss and others to committee on claims to amend
an act 70 enarge the powers Of the Montpelier union
school district, To committee on printing
Engrossed biH-In relation to malicious injuries
Mr. Gleed thought the bill created too many new crimes;
that the owner could recover the value Of property de-
stroyed injured but to make the injury Of property.
above seven dollars value, criminal offence was going
too far We should be slow to create new crimes So
oicty does not require this measure.
Mr. Hun,on said there persons In the jail OF
Washington county who had maicously and badly in
ured the Of farmers orchard and boaaed OF their
act aud that the could get satisfaction pun
ish them He said no new offence created. He
thought there would be abuse Of this statute had
been hined and he believed that he who committed
wanton injury should pay the same penalty as II he com
mted theft
Mr. Oleed said this originated, he had sup
posed from somebody's desire to nhet punishment
offenders than the law requires He believ
ed that the liable 10 abuse. II there
crime created, why pass the bill He showed that
the punishment might be disproporonate TO the offence,
and distinction between then and the act referred
to In the b. He reiterated his belief that there
call fut such law.
Mr. Heblrd thought the true issue in this matter was,
is the present punishment or snch offences adequate
II is depicAbe to commit malicious and wanton
act than 20 take that which is necessary support life
yet punished, while there sufficient penalty
for he other offence Experience will hnaly settle this
question, Il does all others The law abiding man,
who others he would that others should do
unto hm will never get into entangiements, or be-
come obnoxious on acroun Of the provisions Of this bill
Mr. Eaton OF Warren said that the people OF his town
had suffered much IN the way referred TO in this BILL He
dd not ask special legislation He said that this kind Of
acts wa done intimdate Witnesses and persons ad-
1nuistering Justice. The bin designed TO suppress
the msdceds Of wantoa persons in community. Any
man said he. would choose to have his property stolen
;hau to 60 out morning and witness the desolatng
Of nigh, mAIauder lie believed that greater safe