Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-10-25

n Bills introduced and rJerred.-By Mr.
e Cameron of Ryegate, an act to extenc
the charter of the Bank of Newbury
e to Committee on Banks. Petitions Il
e the same effect were referred to the same
committee. BY Mr.. Sabin of Georgia
D an act in addition to an act to incorporate
1 the Northern Educational Union t
Committee on Education. BY Mr.. Myer,
Of Jamaica, an act to change the name
= of Charles Richard Smith to General
e committee. BY Mr.. Flagg of Whining
t ton, an act referring TO change Of name,
: and making it sufficient to put the name
: on file IN Town Clerks office to judiciary
committee.
= ReSolution.-By Mr.. Herrick of VOL
. colt that the General Committee be in.
structed to inquire whether under exist
ing laws, many citizens OF the State dc
not avoid their just proportion of the
taxes, and report by bill or otherwise
, adopted.
Joint ReSolation.-By Mr.. Thomas CT
West Farlee, that Committee of two
Senators and three Representatives be
appointed by the President of the Senate,
and the Speaker of the House, to invite
Major General Butler and staff, to seats
on the floor of the Senate and House.
Mr.. Thomas stated that he presented the
resolution in accordance with a custom
of Revolutionary times; resolution
adopted.
Mr., Smith of St. Albans, reported to
the House for Judiciary Committee, the
bill prohibiting improper enistments, and
asking its reference to Committe on
Military Affairs, and it was so refer
red.
House bill Al was taken up and the
proposed amendments Of the Senate con-
sidered
The second proposed amendment, Mr..
Baker of Enosburgh proposed further to
amend, to include clothing now the prop
erty of the State; adopted.
The question then came up on the
adoption of the second proposed amend
ment of the Senate; adopted. On the
third, debate ensued.
Mr.. Noyes of Burlington said he was
opposed to the entire bill, and would give
his reasons. He said IF | had known
yesterday what | have since learned, |
would not have voted for the bill as
amended. 1t seems to me it would be
well TO consider the circumstances under
which this bill was proposed 1t was
presented in great haste. AT was an APP
peal to the sympathy of The two houses,
because there is hardly a member on the
floor of either houses, | presume, who has
not a relative, more or less near, in the
regiments referred to- Have we had
any communication with the Governor
or any other person in communication
with the troops? What is the reason
for this sudden movement? Is it simply
that our troops are in need | think
that was not the reason, and that it is the
duty of the House to pause and con-
slider.
Mr.. Noyes further stated that he was
satisfied that the troops were in need of
cIothing,and thought investigation proper,
but did not believe that the General
Government was calling constantly for
more troops and allowing them to die of
want and exposure upon the field. He
thought we should inquire whether the
General Government could and would
supply our troops, before taking another
action. He had learned that the facts in
relation to the sufferings of the Regi-
ments were over-statcd He stated that
to carry out the provisians Of the bill,
would cost perhaps 100000.
He closed by giving notice that he
would introduce a series Of joint resolu-
tons, in accordance with his views, which
resolutions he read. They provided for
sending a special messenger to Washing
ton to make inquiries of the Secretary
of War, and to telegraph returns.
After prolonged discussion by Messrs
Thomas, Hallock, Gardner, Garfield,
Henry, Cushman, Hubbel, and Miller Of
Pomfret, in the progress of which Mr..
Cushman Supported the bill reported by
the Committee, restating the facts that
had influenced them. The third prOpos-
ed amendment was voted upon. Ad-
iuurned.
AFTERNOON.
SENATE.
BIZ introduced and reJerred.-By !
Mr. Gray of Coventry, an act to change
the name of Mabel +. Filbrick to Cen
eral Committee. Committee on Banks