Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

third reading refused. By select committee,
against bill relating to towns OF E. Montpelier
and Montpelier Mr.. Pitkin of Z. Montpelier
moved to amend the bill by striking out section
and q, which was agreed to and ordered to
third reading.
The third reading of the circus bill was re-
fused
The bill laying "a tax on Lamolle county was
taken up. Mr.. Gleed moved to commit the bill
to II member to amend, substantially by sub
hitting the act to the voters of that county for
their acceptance or rejection at the annual
March Meeting. The bill was passed Adj
Friday, Nov. IL, 1859.
SENATE.-BHS iatrOduced.-By Mr. Everts,
relating to assignments by MIR. Wikens, rea-
ting to plank roads; by Mr.. NJ lson, relating to
the examination of teachers Of comn N schools
Bills passed.--Incorpo the Mount Mans.
field Hotel Co in an rdm5nt of sec. II chap
II c. s. reducing the capital stock of the bank
of ROytlton II lusa bills. Incorporating the
franklin Hotel Co; to pay Noyts Hlpkius1n
$47 IL, and Ezra Cranddll S60,80. Adj,
HOUSEHOLDS introdueed-By Mr.. Orcutt CT
Mortified, to incorporate the NJrJhfeld manu-
featuring co and by Mr.. Child of iydepark
to incorporate the Hydepark water co by Mt.
Lane of Painfeld, altering the name Of Helen
ii. Gannson, &c; by Mr.. Dean Of Barnard, in
relation To collection OF taxes by Mr.. Wilkins
OF Alendon, in relation to weighing of hay. &c.
EngroSSed bils-To extend the charter of
Pcrkinsville railroad co. , in relation to chatte
mortgages, to amend act to incorporate Vergennes
and Bristol plank road company; in addition to
ana to amend chap 30 6. s. concerning agrcul-
tnral societies, also another bill of the same IT,
tie relation to trotting OF horses at exhibitions
Of agricultural societies, in relation to public
accounts, to pay superintendent Of State House,
in addition to Sec 20 chap 81 C. S. relating to
process, AUTHORIZING erection of toll gate on Paul
Stream bridge, to repeal act of 1858 relating
to uniformed militia companies, to incorporate
Newbury cornct band, Townshend brass band
and Burlington steam draining company--all
passed.
Permitting the respondent to testify in GRIM
inal cases before justices of the peace.
Mr. Herard of Chelsea, was opposed to the
BILL as being change in our judicial policy
which was not called for.
Mr.. Kellogg of Benson, hesitated to vote for
the bill now, regarded it as to great an innova-
ton to be adopted without giving consideration.
MT, vi Sduddiii Itlndi hou ohuo IL
we make no Innovations, no reforms will be
made, hence the argument on that ground was
scarcely sound.
Ordered to third reading.
Mr.. Hartshorn of Guildball, from the select
joint committee, to fxa day of final adjourn
ment, reported resolution instructing the
Speaker OF the House and the President of the
Senate to -adjourn their respective houses sine
die on Tuesday Nov. %, which was adopted
Bill passed.-Senate bill providing for the
places of trial In criminal cases before justices
Of the peace.
On motion of Mr.. IIunton of Bethel, the
bill to pay for the furnishing of the State
House was taken up. Mr.. Myers moved to CON-
nit it for amendment, so as to appropriate g a
sum net exceeding" $4,000, &c. which was
agreed to.
Mr. Smith of Monkton moved to amend by
making the bill, in effect appropriate $4,000
" for the furniture of the State House, and fol-
no other purpose.
Mr.. bell of Walden, said that he felt, when
this bill was ordered to its third reading, that
step was taken in the right direction. He
hoped this motion would not prevail. For his
part he would have been glad had an appropri-
alton been made to pay the whole Indebtedness
of the State for the erection of the State House,
whether directly or indirectly incurred He
wished that the State should own its capital and
he was sure that IA large number of the people
of the State sincerely hoped that before the
current session closed the Legislature would
discharge all the debts acruing from the build
ing of this house. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Bills Introduced By Mr.. Aldrich, repeating
4ac chap. 80 C. s., relating to the appropria
lions to the agricultural societies.
Reports.-By Mr.. Needham, for committee
on military affairs, bill relating to the militia
favorably. Being up for third reading, Mr.
Nicholson moved an amendment diverting
certain funds from the military to the state
treasury.
Mr. Needham hoped the military organiza-
ton, 'the right arm of the public service, y
would be sustained, and that the amendment
would not prevail.
Mr. Nicholson thought it useless to attempt
benefit the military companies in this way
You can train without rum, and perhaps that
will be the article provided under this bill.
Mr. Chttenden cited a letter from Gen. Stark
! to Gen. Washington, wherein Stark says thai
grog for the soldiers is needed.
Mr. Eyerts did not think, when he so strong
ly urged his colleague as Brigadier General
that he would SO soon declare war against the
militia. Perhaps he will have the GeneralshiI
yet, and he would not like to see him marching
about with Il lot of flint guns that could not b.
touched Oft.
The amendment was lost, and bill ordered tt
Sd reading.
Joint Resolution From the House, fixing
the adjournment sine die on Tuesday Nov. %
| Mr.. Chittenden moved an amendment by insert
ing Saturday, Nov. 10. Mr.. Davis preferred
Friday, the 18th Mr.. Harris moved Friday
the 18th, and this was adopted.
| uousE-The House took up the special order
being the bill for relief Of Missisquoi bank
ordered Sd reading.
The bill making an appropriation for furnish
ing the State H0us was then taken up, the
question being on the amendment proposed by
Mr.. Smith of Monkton.
Mr.. Lawrence of st. George hoped that thu
motion would prevail He was unwilling tt
make any appropriation for the rebuilding Of
the State House.
| Mr. Hunton of Bethel said there was no dis
elimination of principle, or in the act providing
| for the rebuilding Of the House. Does any maj
wish to repudiate? A reason has been attempt
ed to be given for doing 50 but it had no founda
ton in fact. If the State will not pay its owl
debts,she cannot, with good grace, ask others tt
pay her theirs she Will not seta good example
! The amendment would repudiate just debts.
VIC are to repudiate, let us repudlate the ,chole
Let us get all we can, and not sell ourselves
cheap.
Mr.. Stafford of Springfield briefly referred tt
the history of the rebuilding of the House, ant
claimed that the appropriation was an act o
justice and right.
The amendment was lost-yeas So. nays l27
MIR. 0lmsted OF Bridport wished to remove
what appeared to HIM s'me misunderstanding al
to the bill. lie was sorry we were in such
condition. He did not know how we come il
that situation, and was not aware that any mar