Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17


sented TO ii for redemption by toe persons who make
all the clamor. actually part Of the stolen
He reminded the gen lsman ifom St. John 'bury hat the
Passumpsie bank redeems at counter only, and tha
its bills better fhau those Of Franklin bank
The bill disn issed. Adjourned
MosTFRLIgR March 9, 1860
AFTERNOON
SEN TE
Senator EnVlesby for select committee to whom was
referred the Governors message, reported bill No 2
to rafy the amendment to the Constitution. which
read three times and passed suspension Of the rules
senator Bnslesby, from the judiciary committee re-
ported bill No for change Of venue in certain
Aod il read the third time aud passed, suspen
sion Of the rules
joint tresouton to rstfs the amendment Of the Con
stituton received from the juse and motion Of
senator Reed it referred to the select committee
The committee had leave to cit during the session OF
the Senate and subsequently Senator kngle by reported
adversely TO the foreg ing joint resolution and concur
The House resolution for final adjournment con-
CURED IN.
House bill fixing ationI OF officers fo' services
at this session va passed IN cone rfence on susp nson
ot the rules also bill making approPria ion for expenses
Of the session.
On motion Of Senator Abbott the Secretary was d.
fected u infofm the Governor and the House At the
Senate had completed its bu.iness ~hen after receiv
ing like message ON the Govsrn1r and House,
On motion Of senator viii ans, The Senate adjourned
mouse.
MI Dorr Of Rutland, from the select to whom had
been referred Governors asssAse reported Joint
resolution 70 raty the ndment to the Constitution
Of the United States proposed by Congress- which after
ing words
Resolved. by the Senate and House OF Representa-
tyes, the said proposed amendment TO the Cons
tuition Of the United States be, and the is HEREBY
rAuned by the Legislature Of the state Of Vermont"
After br ef and eloquen. speech By Mr. DOrr in sup
port Of the resolution, Pease Of Noreich moved to
amend the preamble by Adoins the follo~ng words
With gratitude TO Almighty God for the privilege
and with devout confidence u the ultimate and speedy
Of this great Of national justice
Mi Pesse said be desired to express his own feelings
he ndfneu and VIII
lsuVe forms not, he sure It would be AccordA
Win the feelings Of the Hous'. As much however as
he desed To record his fe' ngs he would 90
nothing 20 impa the unity Of the House this ques
ton. lie wanted unanimous vote and II SINGLE
mau had any doubt he would mploTe him TO consider
few questions Has not the negro had emo gh OF the
cup Of bitterness-ull, aud running over Has not the
white North aud South, had enough Of the buta
izng effects u avery Has not the Government had
do with it, and more than enough 10 the exist
ing rebellion Have not The politics and the politicians
Of the country had enous IA to do with III
Here the Senate bill TO atty the amendment
ceiyed and Mr. Barlow OF St. Adams moved to lay the
peadng resolution the sole for the purpose Of con
sidefing the senate bill
Mr. Deane OF Cavendish favored the motion with
view to a speedy settlement Of the questioa.
Mr. DorT OF Rutland opp SD the motion. Either mode,
by esoluti or BY BILL will be eheetual TO live the as
OF Vermont to the amendment but he had choice
Of moies He would not proceed oy bill, because that
meth requires the assent Of Governor or course
that would not be Objectionable here A0d now tie
Governor Is in full sympathy wi bou branches ( the
Lesislature but it Is obeclonaDe as precs dent for
other nOw and for Vermont IN the future. The
the Uuitsd expressly declared that the
approval Of the Presid Mt is hot essenuai TO propo
Of amendment, he had doubt tina; the Senate IL
tended 10 deeafe by faif pcAtion at least, that the
signature Of veruor Of state 10 not essential to the
rAiincaiion Of amendment
MIR Nicholson Of Walngford said that TO conoede at
either mode is eeetu is eoncede the whole question
TO action here since nobody apprehends veto If
ratification by bill 70 good he thought II best TO act
courteousy To the Senate ana IN harmony with il. He
would not permit choice II modes TO interfere with
harmony IN act which he had labored and longed
4
tion. lis neither time suffice. Tor debate, but
for prompt anu la mOnIous action.
Mt Colby Of HAI4nd that Ia any event the House
extend the Senate the courtesy of cnsideT
ing BILL As TO prece lent the House will esa 'h
Ia proceeding Uy BILL the L. gislaure Of
1904 p ocecded IN that way
MT DeAne OF Cavendisn thought gentlemen erred in
countag the Governor diuate branch Of the
Legislature. Massachusetts has acted by oll and her
act tae signature Of Gov. Andfews. He for
harmony, well as other ,entemen aud he wished t.
give The Governor an opportunity TO actin harmony with
! the Aolss
dr stewart Of Middleoury said the Constitution de-
sonbes the Legislature consisting OF the Senate aud
HOus e. and makes The Governor the Executive Officer
On this measure he would stand on principle for popula
rights and no that the Legislatures may raufy without
the approval Of The Cove IL is tue that II will m Ike
difference in Vermont; but II is aso true that IL
make mAteriA difference Ia states where than
majority vote is required 10 override Executive
la tn, states, las in VeImont) the legislature
alone, without the approval of The Governor can pass
jii resolution, " lie in the samt states perhaps bill
cannot be pass d over veto withcrta two-thirds 7
lhree-fJurths vote Possibly, then kentucky and New
Jersey may aufy by The 0nt resolution Of he l. gisla
tuGe and cannot do by oil He IN .usht tnat both
the Consututi aud Congress conem plated the Acon
I Of The people on a , sndments--" W. the people
through their proper representatives, in legislatures or
conventions.
The molion TO lay the resolution on the table
ieeled, the amendment Mr. Pease agreed TO- and
the resolution was then UNANtMO OSLY ADOPTED
ayes 2lS noes none.
1he announcement OF this vote received with Ap'
plause,
The judoiay reported house bill TO IAufy the
sulu,onal amendmen. with the recommendation that
It not pass the Hou.e has slresdy adopted Jint
resoluu N Tor The purpose and ling
OF IN. bill was refused
Mr. Hyde Of osstleton introduced bill % pay the
present session referred 70 com OF ways and means
senAse till No 2, 10 rab the amendment OF the Con
siiluion, tsice read and fsrred judiciary
Senate bill No for change of cases,
was passed on Suspension of the rules, motion Of
MIR ste~aIt Of Middlvbury.