Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-11-25

selves. 1t was certainly desirable that the re-
port. when printed. should be distributed, so that
IL should come to the knowledge If the peopie;
and 10 admit of exchange with other States HUI
with literary and scientific institutions
Mr. Grandey inquired the estimated expense "a
Ia Gre. lnoo co-ins.
Mr. Perrin said he learned rom the u VI
the Senate committee that tn estimator expense
was a out 81, 500.
Mr. Hehard Of Chelsea thor Eht that if it were
published at the price named, II would not be re-
spectable and ereditable 10 TIE State, as 1T ought
70 be. If IL was to be sent abroad. He felt IN
prepared TO vote for the measure till he had some
definite assurances on this score.
Mr. Perrin set forth the character of the work,
and concluded that it could ha well and respecta-
bly, publisheifo for the sum aADve mentioned. He
felt the legislature would ST. tify itself by saying
to the people that the geo ogical survery was
completed, and yet make no provision for its pub
LEGATION.
Fri iay. Nov. Is, 1859.
SESATE-BHs passed-Biil providing for build
ing a chapel and workshop at the tate Prison
being considered. Mr. French said the legislature
appropriate 1000 last year 10 the state prison
We have already made large appropriations, AMI
he thought It be ter to defer this till next year
Mr. Harris said committee reported fayorably,
after no little consideration, and no little, consid-
GRAFTON, and at the suggestion Of the directors ana
superintendent Of the state prison. The labor Oh
the convicts is now let out by contract; those con-
tracts will expire soon, and it Is necessary 70 ap-
p~ropriate this year.
Mr. Bartholomew believed that, as a matter OF
economy, it was best to appropriate this SUN this
year.
The bill passed, yeas Q, nays :.
Mr. French called up House bill authorizing Sc
lectmen to prohibit coasting upon highways. Mr
Chittenden offered an amendment 20 proposed
amendment requiring notices, chat persons not
all. =. ~Aaa m.s lmLAso, rl,T -A+ Ia -,he.a4 e. Fhre
act" After a humorous debate, Mr. Chittenden
moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed,
which was opposed BY Messrs Armstrong and Ev-
erts, and favored by Messrs Smith and Nicholson,
and carried, yeas Is. nays Is.
HoUsE.-Senate bill providing for the publica-
ton and distribution Of the geological survey OF
the state was taken up.
Mr.. circuit Of Mortified moved to propose I,
the Senate to amend by providing that the widow
Of the late Gov. Slade shall receive one copy oi
the work; agreed to,
Mr.. Grandey Of Vergennes moved to amend by
striking ont the words "to the members Of the
present Legislature one copy each.
This motion led to discussion, and to several
proposals to amend; but all were voted down and
the bill was passcd-yeas los, nays %.
AFTERNOON.
SEyATE.-Reports-By Nj. DIN, for committee
on claims, against House bill TO Phebc Thompson
Tor care Of cabinet Of Natural History.
Messrs. Chittended, Needham, Nicholson, VII
son, Wilder, Smith, Bartholomew and Everts sup
ported the bin.
Mr.. DIN was very much inclined to 90 for IL, as
Mrs. /. Is the first woman, this year at least, who
has made a claim upon the treasury. He suspect
ed, however, that this expense should be in the
bargain for the cabinet.
The bin was ordered to third ~reading-yeas q
nays none.
On motion Of Mr. Davis. the Senate bill relat-
ing to salaries Of Probate Judges, &c, was then
considered. The motion % strike out sec . Cm-
posing a fine for taking fees) was rejected. Sew
eral amend cnts were adopted, but none materi-
ally changing the bill Mr.. Harris called Tor the
yeas and nays on the passage.
le1s-Aossrs hldrich, Allen, Armstrong.
Chandler. Chadwick, Chittcnden, Evcrts, French.
Green, Nash, Needham, Nicholson, DIN, Putnam,
Smith, Wilson, Wilkins-I7.
Nays-Mrs,rs Bartholomew. Bin. Clarke. Har-
ris, Hunt, Mason, Phelps, l.umsey, futile, Wild
er-1O
~, O-Ittendcn moved q consideration of this
vote; lost.
Mr. Hunt moved the Senate request the House
20 retnrn House bin relating o. the accounts Of the
superintendent of the state house.
Mr. Chittcndeu would like 81, record his vote on
that bin. having been absent when IL was passed.
lie could BOT in respect % the feeling. Of bis CON
stituents vote FIR the bin.
Mr Nash hoped it. would prevail. fog be believed
the hin was not fully considered.
Messrs Davis, smith and French. under usual
Circumstance. through courtesy 60 Mr. Chitteuden
would favor the motion, but IT. tIe last days of the
session Thought IL improper.
The 10 ton vas agreed 60. 3d. fr D.