Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-11-21
FROM MONTPELIER.
Special dispatch to the Herald.
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
Montpelier, Nov. 20.

FORENOON SESSION.
SESATE.-After the transaction of some
unimportant business, a message was received
from the House asking the Senate 10 rescind
the l4th joint rule, go as 10 permit the reccp-
ton Of bills from the respective Houses. All
efforts to suspend the rule failed.
Mr.. Hubbard off.rel the following joint
resolution:
Whereas, In consequence of the war in
which the country has been engaged for the
last eight months. new, arduous and peculiar
duties have devoived upon the Executive in
vOlving great responsibilities and calling forth
great administrative ability, therefore
Resolred. That the thanks Of the Two
Houses bc presented to Era-tus Fai'b,uks.
late Governor, for Is most Iaborious. efficient
and praiseworl efforts TO raise, Cqnip and
Uniform the six regiments Of volunteers that
have been orssrded from this State 10 the
seat Of war.
Resol0ed, That We, as the representatives
Of the peopl-, do appreciate the difficulties
which beset the course of the Executive IN
the trying emergencies which were incilen-
tai 70 the inauguration OF a militia system
and war policy among a people pre-emin-
emily peaceful and 20 long favored hy peace
As to induce the opinion that we should learn
war 70 more, and W. feel douby gratiied for
the judgment which deci lei without waving
the path Of day, AMI the courage winch
pursued II tn success.
BesoiVed, that our hes; wishes for lis vel
fare shall follow him in Lis retirement 10 pri-
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will miHole with ours for the success OF our
arms aud the restoration OF National author
ity over all our dominion. the fastening Of
the day OF universal liberty, purity and peace
Unanimously adop.ed.
Dir. Harris offered resolution to suspend
the lt'h joint rulo to receive certain bills
! named therein, Mr. Edmunds called for the
yeas and nays; disagreed to, Mr.. Wheeler
voting IN the negative.
HoUsR-The committee on mileage and
debehtures reported the mileage Of the pres
ent session. the mileage being made the same
as that Of the session OF 1860 On motion Of
members from the following towns. their
milage was lessened a, follows Randolph,
from IS 10 IS miles Craftsbury, form l46
to IS miles Dorset, from l45 10 I36 miles
Plymouth from ll5 20 IS miles Wells from
l55 TO 40 miles 81. Johnsbury, from -
TO 60 miles; Brookine, from 146 10 1876
miles; Hrghaa;e, from 30 10 81 miles; Berk-
shire, from 50 to 81 mills; Bradford. from
IS to 40 miles. Mr. Garfield OF Arlington.
wishin- to b. popular moved TO change hls
MILEAGE from 1872 10 ISL IL. Agreed to.
CLaughtsrl The mileage OF Mr.. 1ator of
Concord. vas changed ais upon his motion
from 1873 TO 20.
BY Mr. Dennl-on. me Committee Of WAYS
ami Means reported bill en,r,led an ac'
making provision for the supper; Of the gov
ernment Tie b.l provides for tax OF fifty
cents on the dollar on the grand list. on poll,
and ratatls property Of the inhabitants Of
the S ate, TO I've paid into the Treasury by the
fret day Of June next. The rum of .Ixiy
thousand dollars Is appropriated for the pay
nent Of various government Officers AMI *
pcnscs o. The general assembly. Ole hun.
drei and f.iy thoussrd dollars ART 4apro-
Qrla,,d for pa m.nl on d,tis and bonds
durne the yrar. The Treasurer Is aurtor-
ized to toro~ two hundred tbousard 20 lar..
one iorririh art ct n. rum TO - collected
as allowed for col~rt.on. The House ordered
the oil 10 tui,d reading.
Scratc Lill to apt ONT commissioners TO al,
just tue claims at ! ho.. T.. rowers vas taken
Up and alter discussion, The second resdin-
o. lie t,II VA refused ave 64, nay. 100
AFT, RNooX SESSION.
UJUsE.-'l T. ..tabli,Linr Of tie salar..s
OF tho aut'ar o accounts AID Treasurer
the State a, 1000 dollars each was taken ~.
Mr. jones of Waterbury moved to an. mi
10y GxirC tie salary Of the auditor at 700 dol-
lars which was agreed 10. Alr. Fletcher If
Cavrndlsh moved similar amendment as 10
he salary of the treasurer, disagreed to-
The bill was then passed.
Senate bill exeinptIng the volunteers from
the State rom poil TAX IN tue hiH'rtiion OF
the hoaris 81 civil AUTHORITY IN the several
towns ~, pa--'d in concurreDcr-
Scnots hhl in rrla'iol 30 assignments and
the equal arportionment OF the property Of
insolveut debtors for the Payment Of their
debtors was f.vorahly reported by the con-
miit"r on the judiciary, ordered TO lie.
Senate hill au horiz n. the hiring OF clerks
IN tie executive department vas rejected.
Senate resolutions of thanks 10 the late
Governor were adop'ed in occurrence.
SENATE. The j INIT rule p'ohibriins tie
Transmission OF bills from either house 10 II c
other during the last two days of the sessioG
was suspended on 'ae part Of tho Senate,
yea, 10.