Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-11-10

The bill for an Agricultural Bureau was discussed
on the Dist Of October, both in the House und Senate,
and with much zeal ind ability on both sides. The
bill opens a wide field for discussion, inasmuch us, in
view Of our decreasing population AMI worn out pas
lures, it breaches subjects which pertain not only to
our domestic policy, but to our relations with the 9th
er sections Of the country and the National Govern
ment. In II word, the bill brings us baek again to the
question Of the tariff, the point from which our pres
cut phase of political condition, US Il nation, began to
assume its shape and direction some thirty years ago.
The labor, Of an agricultural bureau, if established
would prove but this-that, to restore our farms and
our popu alton, we must have a proper tiuiif.
Mr.. Field of Newitne took nm active part in the lie
bate in the house on this subicct-spcaking against
the bill.
November lst In the IIouse,-Mr Severcns of
Rockingham presented a petition for II law laying a
tax on dogs.
Mr.. Rnnncv OF Trattleboro opposed the charter Of
the Eastern Vermont Railroad.
Mr.. Myers Of Jamaica presented II report in favor of
changing the name Of Julian Snow, also Of Sarah VI.
Fonda.
Mr.. S'oldard of Townshend presented n report on
the hill for laying out of highways to Select men.
Mr.. Myer. presented a report relating to Tnbleaux
Companies, referring TO certain sections Of the re viscI
statutes relating to such exhibitions
On motion of Mr.. Stoddbrd a committee consisting
of Hiland Hall, u. c. Denson sud Paul Dillingham;,
was appointed to investigate the facts concerning the
Vermont Eastern Ililrond.
In the Scnatc.-fhe bill providing that suits in the
County Courts shall not continue for more than one
term, was taken up and discussed.
November lst. The debate on the bill for an ngri-
cultural bureau still continued: and it was ably dis
cus-cd by Senators Woodward, Brock, Armstrong.
Wheeler and Robbins. The remarks Of thes gentle
men were in every way becoming the dignity Of the
body to which they belong and the importance OF the
subject under consideration.
November End In the llousc.-Mr. Lyndc Of Mari
horo was appointed member of n committee of four
fnHM IN "a VagIrf ,ln fMa aNsunIf.Yp.s sI rafuteag fL.
census of the State.
1t was announced by Mr.. Field OF Newfanc that the
late Treasurer and his bondsmeu had failed, and that
Governor Fai banks had taken early measures 10 in
vestig'e the facts and protect the interests Of the
State.
The bill for the Agricultural Bureau was taken up,
and ordered to lie I'LL Thursday next.
Mr.. Siodlard Of Townshend reported II bill from
the committed on roads in favor Of preventing the
running OF locomotives vt dangerous rates Of speed
through depo;s.
Mr.. Field reported the divorce bill with proposals to
amend. The pruposel amendments we're adopted.
Mr.. Field arguedlin favor of dismissing the bill that
provides for the publication Of the geological survey
Of the State.
Mr.. Eanncy of Bra;,lcboro' opposed the motion to
dismiss.
la the sENArK.-By joint resolution the measure of
the House for the appointment OF Il committee Of three
to investigate u.e facts conforming the Eastern Yer
IlDnt RI lroad was concurred in.
Senator Harris spoke in favor of immediate action
on the bill appropriating $1,000 for the statue OF Ethan
November 5th;-No business was done in either
house.
November 9Th. In the House.. a resolution was
offered bv Mr.. Field Of New Fane for the appointment
Of a committee of three in connection with the state
Treasurer to examine into the condition of Mortified
Bank with respect to it, dealing, with the late Treas
urcr. II. VI. Bates. The resolution was adopted: and
Field Of NewiIne, Gardner Of Bennington and Sey-
mour Of Nergennes were appointed the committee.
The bill Incorporating the Brattleboro Woolen com
psnv was passed.
Mr.. Field Of Newtaue spoke with much force in
favor Of the hill relating to wills. He was opposed to
the effort, that are being made by religious and other
socieiie, to abstract requests and donations from sick
and dying persons.
80 business wa, transacted in the Senate.
November 9Th. In the lluusc.-A bill was intro
ducei hv Mr.. Whitney of Athens for the reliefof the
town which he represents; and it was referred TO the
committee on claims.
y petition was offered for the relief of the settlers
Of Kansas.
The speaker announced the select committee on the
bill rcpealing the personal liberty law. This com
mittec consists of MessrS. Thomas, of West Fa!rlee.
Gleed OF Morris,own and Dean of Barnard.
\ bill for compelling wives to testify in cases con-
corning their husbands wus ordered 10 its third read
ing.
Mr.. FIELD Of New Fame spoke on the dog-bill.
Mr.. Ranmey of BrattlehorO reported from the select
committee on the shire-;owu of Orleans County, rec
onmcudiug the appointment of Il committee to exam
inc into the facts.
In the SENATE The House bill Incorporating the
lrattlcboro Wooden Company was referred to the com
mittcc on Manufactures; and not much else OF inter-
est was done.
Il WAS proposed to adjourn on the 10Th inst, but it
is doubtful if the business will be fl. ished by that
time.