Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-11-09


senator Green moved ho bill he laid the table tl
next week Saturday. Common prudence dictates that ia
state we'll as private affairs should proceed with
caution lie was in favor Of the bill yet before passing
10 he thought would be well 20 give Senators time 70
ascertain q there were anything to appropriate
Senator Harris did not wish TO force vote but thought
there necessity for delay. The question of
Che appropriation was decided by previous legislature
The sum voted has already been actually expended by
Mr Mead. who receives nothing al all Tor his own skill
and labor. Io refuse the appropriation would be to
The motion 10 lay the bill on the table amended
that the bin should be made the special order for Fri
day 10 - am and was flyored by Senators woodward
senator Willard called up bill relating to the grand list
and moved be- made the special order for Thursday
On motion Of senator Ncedham the Senate adj.
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev NJ Hitchcock.
The Speaker appointed the committee 10 report the
expcdiency of rctakiug the ccnsus Of the State
Franklin County, Mr. Whitney Of franklin
bennington Bond Of Winhan
Caledonia johnson Of Newark
Chucndcn Whitcomb OF Bolton,
Grand Isle, Hin of Isle la Note.
Lamllle Gddngs Of Wa,cryille
Orange Di-key Of Orange,
Odclua Dodge Of Lowell,
Rutland Edmunds Of Chittenden,
Washington Kiider Of Plain6ed,
Wiudhlm iynde Of Marlboro,
Windsor Taggart Of Springfield.
Rssoffi7Hs-By Mr. Dean " Barnard, insructing the
committee ways and means investigate the affairs OF
the late State Treasurer 20 inquire why the State taxes
70 he disposu Of moneys deposited with him. and the
disbursements Of the same to send for persons and pa
pers.
It was stated by Mr. Field that the late Treasurer had
failed that his bondsnen had failed There were the
serious apprehcnsons u dcfalcation. But he did
contcmpcd in the resolution lie could hardly believe
that the actual condition Of things bad ap
pretended But the House should be slow throw such
mpuiatn3 on the character Of public officer lie be-
heved this not proper method He believed that
by the statute il was the duty Of the incoming Treasurer
d. AIf q ID
Mr. seymour Of Vergenucs believed that the nforma-
uon called mr by the resolution ought to be in the pos
session Of the House He ooucurred however with the
gentleman from Newflne, that should be cautious in
this proceed ug The matter should be Investigated by
hepreseu Treasurer nasmuch injury may be done To
MN oy delaying or oy negoctmg To- get me requisite m
formation He spoke Of the difficulties lying in the way
Of this committee in making the examination. He en-
ieriained no objection to the proposition, but believed
that betor and more feasible plan might be adopted
which would sooner lead TO report and satisfactory
| conclusion.
Mr. Noycs of Burlington hoped this duty would not be
aid on the committee Of and means II would be
hcut perhaps impossible lr It 70 discharge the duty
unless other duties be rcmted lie agreed with gentle
men that delicate matter to institute proceedings
Of THIS character; But the House had duty which 1t
Mr. Thomas Of West farlee feared that the matter
is high time to know IT, We shall gain nothing by defer
said we should lose nothing by waiting But let me ask
shall gain anything lie believed that dollar
could be saved nothing cuud be gained by farther de-
lay He felt that the subject delicate one,
but duty was imperative, and he knew Of but
20 pursue. To be sure, a member Of the committee
ways and means he did the duty, the labor
Of doing this work, but he should not shrink from IT,
Mr. Colby Of lIartlaud moved to amend the resolution
TO join the Treasurer with the committee on ways
and means in making this investigation which was
greed To. and the resolution was adopted.
During the discussion Mr. Field stated that when his
ExocHenoy Coy Fairbanks had reason to believe that
there dellcaton, e at instituted all proceed
ngs that were in his power to investigate the facts and
protect the state. And when it apparent that the
deficit was several thousand dollars, he depatched per-
sons in company with the present treasurer 10 secure
all the property of the late treasurer and his bondsmen
that it possible get in order indemnify the
against loss. had acted in the whole affair with the
Vigilance aud discretion that bespoke his watehul care
for the interests Of the state
The bill establishing agricultural bureau taken
up, and ordered to lie till Thursday next, at half past
ten O'Clock.
Reaonstranoe referred-By Mr. Camp OF Elmore. Of
Wnsow Whcelock aud ~ others, legal voters Of the
town Of Morstowu, against the annexation Of part Of
Emoto to that town TO the committee on town lines
BHs introduced and refered-hy Mr. Allen Of Rut-
land for the relief Of subsequent attaching creditors;
the committee on the Judiciary by Mr Wright Of Shore
ham, TO amend act relating TO fire districts, approved
Nov H. 1854; to the Judiciary committee. BY Mr. Wa
erhouse. change the shire OF Essex county; the
members from Essex county. By Mr. Davis Of Cavendsh
in relation TO the Black River agricultural society
committee on agriculture BY Mr. Woodbury. Of Spring
HELD ~ incorporate the Porter Card Co To committee
on MANUFACTURES. BY Mr. johnson Of Woodstock, to
roads
Eagro,sed BiAs.-Tn addition to chap l5 $, relating
thorzing the county provide for the grading
and gra,c roads in certain eases on motion Of Mr
henney made the special order for Wednesday next
hAlfpa,t ten O'Clock.
Nj Gioed Of Morrstown moved to reconsider the vote
refusing the third reading of the bill pay LeAytt Bart
lett which was agreed to, and motion Of Mr. Gard.
of Bennington the bill made the special order
for wednesday next, at IL o'clock.
Mr. ltSn OF East Montpelier moved to reconsider the
vote refusing the third reading Of the bill repeating the
aaa 5I5 Ss,aons S the salaries Judges and Isgsers Of
tion Of Mr. Thomas Of West Fairee Adj,
AFTERNOON
SENATE.
hepou Of C0Bimidee-By Senator Woodward, for
committee ON education, in response 10 petition from
the inhabitants Of Poulncy praying that there be con
ferod on he trustees OF the Troy conference academy
the right to couer upon females the title OF mistress Of
literature, in favor Of bill authorizing the Troy confer.
euce academy 70 confer honots aud degrees similar
mics.
On motion Of senator Willard the bill was made the
special order mr next Wednesday at ~ p m. BY
senator hlnmhn Tor committee on education, In favor
of bill providing for distribution Of public money To u
nuu districts ordered 10 lie
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate repaired 10 the
hall of c House Of Representatives 10 hear report Of
Canvassng Committee on county officers.
Having returned therefrOm, the bill providing for dis
tnhuuon OF the public money to common school districts
one half equally and the remainder proporonatey
aendanrc, was made the special order for Friday i. NJ
next az p o'clock.
On motion Of Senator woodward the Senate adj.
HOUSE.
BW introduced and reteued--By My Mr. Baker of
Enoshurgh, provide for the establishment Of reform
school, 20 the select com On that subject
Repors Of CoBin'iners.-BY Mr. Whitney Of Frank
u, for the committee agriculture, against bill relat
ing fouces third reading refused. BY Mr. StOddardof
luwnshcnd r the committee roads, In favor Of bill
prevent the running oflueomotives dangerous
ates of speed through depots &c. third reading order
ed, by Mr. Field Of Newflne tor the committee the
Judiciary, reported the divorce bill with proposals TO
amend the proposed amendments adopted aud the
bill ordered 10 lie and be made the special order for Wed
uesday next At o'clock.
The Senate came in, and joint assembly formed
70 hear the report Of the oomnttee to canvass the votes
for county officers.
On tn motion Of senator Needhau Of Windsor, the
Joint assembly adjourned I'LL Friday two
O'clock in the afternoon. The Senate then withdrew
Eagfos,sd BihS-lo amend chap 10. :. ia relation to
the qualh0auonso Of voters al town meetings. ordered
le Providing for thc publication Of the geological sur.
ycy OF the State
Mr. Mills ui lopsham moved TO dismiss the bill
Mr. Field Of Newfane supported the motion 10 dismiss
He Characterized the project useless worthless and
lavagan lie had always opposed it, and always should.
lie could not see that amy practical advantage could come
hnmL lie appealed 10 gentleman ia the House to tell
what the benefit oft eouldb lie did not wish 10 be
ed 10 sCnd ybody round with saddle-bags collect mine
rails Hc did wish his ueghbors for such pur-
pose There necessity for retrenehment.
The state would need t1 do its individual citizens
did when they met with losses and disasters. II would
be compelled 10 econnmze closely. The proposal print
this report defeated last year Let It wait another
year or two years.
Nj Rauney Of Bratteboro' opposed the motion 10 dis
Miss lie referred TO the expense that had already been
incurred and argued that II would be serious loss
cave the work ineompetrd That all the money hiiher