Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-11-04
REPoRr OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
on The bia providing for Statue Of ETHAN
ALLEN.

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have had the uuder consideration, and unoat-
nous in recommending the passage OF the same in con
sion congratulate tho Legislature and the people Of
the State upon the opportunity herein afforded Of pro-
curing such Appropriate aud enduring testimonial of
one who must in an time come, be regarded tho
hero Of the heroic age Of our State and ~ the same
time pay fitting tribute TO the skill OF of NcrmOnts
own artists so that first and Foremost among The gar
nered treasures Of the State, shall stand this imposing
Statue at once and forever cammcmorang the yalo and
the virtue Of the Hero Of Iiconderoga-he grand con-
oepton and the skilful hand Of the Artis-and fur
nishing specimen Of the rich material which already
constitutes the great item Of the mineral wealth Of the
State. Respectfully submitted,
In addition to what given yesterday, copy from
the Times report;
Senator Chttcnden moved suspend the 2lstrule and
TO take final action on the bin Immediately
Senator French proposed to amend the bin by provd
ing that the Statue should be made Of Vermont MARBLE
and moved that the bill be ordered to lie
Senator Chittenden remarked that he had objection
90 having the bill lie IL time and opportunity discuss its
merits were wanted The bin had been made he subject
Of animated discussion in the House and e had there
passed severe ordeal that its character well
dcstood and that the Senate could delay action for
such reason. He hoped the bill would pass without
amendment, and he would vote against such proposal
Senator Wilkins remarked that whenever the bill
up for final action he would support IT, but every act
ought to receive considerations and for that
son he should vote to have il lie.
Senator Davis remarked that II any importance
taohed to the motion to have the bill lie he would sup
port II, but he could The bill into the
~ WIN e spgon OF me other mousse ana ne was
sena,or Davis eloquenily alluded the hero Of Ticon
derog and wished TO improve this and every opportun
" 10 testify his appreciation.
Senator Needham regretted the proposed suspension Of
the 2lst rule. Although he was in favor Of the bill he
s,pst,n o9i 80, y, a' ,5t, ,t, e.,. i ,,,,
immediate action this matter not initiating Eth
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celebrated speech He should DO As Ethan Allen would,
40, hero raid an iansnt ,ii,t ~ tbc cbr.rtor ~
Etb,r An a,I qtn5 ~, @ y" ~" Ill ,bt,t ~
,naLing bis statue ~ suy ttl,r ,hs, T,1, 800 ~
Ifone sbould bc made ~ ans, o,bcr XXX ,i J, of
Ethan Allen ,gould ,,ncar Thcro could IA, m neod ot
aataisn nv b, ',S - "v'i u u o 'u W.
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Az, ,con $500, sib pt " IN Uou'r i g ,s
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gcna,,, %i'b',i.. o,rl.d ,h., 80 h.d ,,,,r ,,i,5
10 anpreat crcry move made To perre,nas The memo.
W ~ 'R,Lan Aiior' d l,he b lb,l5 t,, AZ
hl II would be move IRON, motives of than
, ~, ~ III n te q ~. w, i W P' ~ lt Wy , ,i
Rs'9P s Sew Of the NJ ssh % ., aan An
that delay would be Improper He should vote against
Senator Nash prepared to supper, the bin, but
no occasion Tor haste lie wished the bill to meet fair
and deliberate treatment lie should vote for it, but
hoped time would be taken for more mature action
The motion ordering the bill to lie was lost
The question the amendment that il should be made
Of Vermont marble was then considered
Senator Davis remarked that it was not matter Of
Aliens mind large enough grasp the idea Of uni.
yersal freedom Perhaps Il Ethan Allen could express
his views he would object TO having his statue made OF
marble from mc North Eastern section Of New York
and he might raise objections to IT, but did not seem "a
him To be Of sufficient Importance to cndanger the bill
senator Ciafke-ihe mll mas not been printed The
whole direction Of the material Of which the statue is to
be made Is under NE direction of the Governor That
being So he was willing 10 leave It with him. trusting in
me experience Judgment and patriotism Of Governor
Han ~ Is me intention to have the statue made OF
Vermont marble, and such is the artists desire but as
the block from which it must be cut will weigh sxteer
tons it is possible that II aunot be quarried in Vermont
Senator French was in favor o. the bill but insistc,
mat It should be made OF Vermont marble, and reerre'
TO he complaints Of various persons that Italian marble
mad been used about the new state House He coul'
nor vote LOT the pm At an II the statue Is to be mad
from other than Vermont marble.
After some remarks on the bill by other Senator's
Senator Armstrong explained why the Committee 4
whom the bill was referred did not propose such
amendment IL Is to be under the direction Of the Gov
ernor. and is to be made Of Vermont marble il bloc
of sufficient size can be procured. II the amendment
adopted we shall run the risk Of not having the Siatu
all. lie should vote against It.
The vote was then taken on the adoption Of the amend
ment, ana lost.
Inc mu then passed the Senate by an unanimous vote
SATURDAY Oct. 90 1859.
SENATE.
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net an,horlinp he business Of banking, Inv Mr Cbte,
ne ci ' Sosd - go ~ r. ST., NV n
Wilson RELATING IN he Courts Of Chsnccryall IN con
amttee on printing. By Mr. Allen LAYING a tax on Il
1900 10 Ia, ~ ~, ,r,t,,, 80 ~,
u"i VI III o,, , va MS oOi' ie''ieu ~ 'ne S'n
w, ~ y, ~ IN ~ NJ ,-dt a. 80, ,, A., 4,
providing for the publishing and distrbunq o9 Inc RI
port of the Geological Survey of the state was recons
cred and $50 copies of the bill ordered 10 be printed
BIS referred-Alter sec 5S chan Ia G s. relating
claims In favor of the State relating 10 trials NV ur
10 amend chan CT 8: relating 10 mortgages. rel,ng
the privilege of witnesses In proseeutions for crimes sr
misdemeanors--ail TO Judiciary coumittee RELATING
ycnders and peddlers " Ash; TO general committee II
lating to banks; to committee on banks
Rcporfs-3y Mr. Harris for committee on manufl
lures House bin TO INCORPORATE the Memphramag,
Soap Stone and Marble Coz passed in concurrence
Mr. Wilson for committee on finance bill for the relief
Samuel Miller which was ordered 10 third reading
Mr. wilkins FOR general committee bill changing ii
name of Melinda White; ordered 10 third readinp9
Mr. Olin for committee on finance Hill 10 nav A
Gardner S2i0,23 on motion Of Mr. French laid on nb
Bv Mr. Chitcnden for select committee on So much
the Governors message as relates 10 fees Of states
torneys bill regulating the duties aud estabishing ii
salaries Of States Attorneys; 500 copies ordered TO
printed By Mr. French for select eommittce 10 wbo
was referred a resolution abolisbing fees Of proI,
Judges and Registers and ,ablishny sed salaries
lieu thereof a bill establishing salaries OF Probate ia
ges and Registers; referred 10 committee on printir
By Mr. Nicholson for select committee ON bll in adj
ton TO act 10 prevent traffic In iutoxicanr iouors
the purpose Of drinking approved Nov % 1882 with
amendment TO NEE, the wishes Of the senate proydi
that al prosecutions Of criminal nature hereafter co