Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-03

bine, confederate together to infaict irrepara-
BILE injuries upon our citizens, it would seem
| that such acts might not be beyond the reach
of Legislative remedy.
[ am not informed of any other considera-
bic interest -four people that is likely to suf-
fer for want of speedy legislation, and there
fore omit calling your attention to other
subjects PAUL DlLLtNGHAM.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Montpelier,
March, 9th, 1867.
Mr. Marsh of Woodstock. offered a bill to
provide for rebuilding a Jail in Windsor
County at Woodstock, (rhe Jail at Wood
stock was burned at the fire recently.) Read
the first and second time, and on motion of
Mr. Marsh was referred to select committee
of three.
Mr. Rounds offered resolution that the
House do not, at this session, entertain any
other business than that upon the subjects
mentioned in the Governors message.
Mr.. Rounds urged the necessity of the
passage of such IA resolution in order to pre-
vent the session from being prolonged.
Mr. Hubbard of Stockbridge, opposed the
resolution. and expressed himself as favora-
bic to any legislation which nigh appear to
be advantageous TO the State.
Mr. Peasc of Charlotte, was opposed to
the legislatures tying its hands by the adop-
ton Of the resolution.
The resolution was adopted yeas 81, nays
, %
Mr. Brigham of Hydepark, introduced a
joint resolution, adopting the joint standing
rules and Joint standing committees of last
ssession, adopted.
: Mr. Walker of Ludlow offered resolution
! for printing five hundred copies of the Gov
= ernor 5 message ; adopted.
Mr. Miner Of Manchester, offered the me-
mortal of f. Il. Burton and others i'll rela.
; ton to the railroad troubles in Bennington
County. which was read.
u Mr. Miner then Offered other petitions O
u the citizens of Manchester, on the same sub
ject.
Mr. Park Of Bennington, offered various
) petitions and memorials of the citizens o
Bennington on the same subject
: Memorials and petitions were also present
ed from the citizens of Arlington, Dorset
: Clarendon. Rutland. Shaftsburv. Sunderland
d. Tinmouth Duxburv. Wallingford, Winhall
,. Sandgate. Landgrovc. Mt. Tabor and Peru.
/ Mr. Miner introduced a bill to enable th
= towns of Bennington, SALISBURY, Arlington
: Sunderland. Manchester. Peru, Landgrove
= Sandgate. Dorset. and Woodford, in tn
i county of Bennington. and the towns o
! Dandy. Mount Tabor. Clarendon, Tinmouth
= Wallingford. and Rutland, in the county o
RI Rutland to take stock or bonds in aid of tn
y construction of the Lebanon Springs Rail
road which was read the first and seconc
:. time. Adjourned.
Il AFTERNOON.
if SExArE.-BHs introdriced-By Senate
+ Dorr, u incorporate the People Gas Llgh
'e Company, of Rutland.
Y Senator Barstow said he thought this hi
y was not within the business for which tn
t session was called. and moved to postpone th
bill indefinitely.
/ Senator Dorr explained the necessity
e the bill. That the village has been lighted h
le gas. for which its buildings have been ftte'
/ The gas works have recently been burnt, an
le the company. consisting Of persons abroat
T DO not propose to build the works, but 10 Sc
Is them at a price exorhitant that nobod
n will purchase. Under these circumstance
le the village asks that this charter be granite
Y Senator Barstow demanded the yeas al
i; nays yeas 3, hayes %.
I'd On motion of Senator DOrr, the rules wer
o. suspended and the bill passed.
le By Senator HYDE, to incorporate the Ru
ld land Railroad Company (the purpose BEN
as to reorgnize the Rutland and Burlingto
Railroad Company under that name. RI
K icrred to committee on roads.
Il By Senator Porter. II provide workshC
s- for the Vermont Reform School, appropria
OF ing $1,000 for the purpose Referred 10 Il
ld General Committee.
~ BY Senator Hyde, authorizing the towl
Is of Rutland. Mendon. Chittenden. Pittsfe
c and Sherburne to aid the Rutland and W 90
lls stock Railroad Company. Referred to j
IN dietary committee.
ny BY Senator Taft. to establish and enlarj
'w the powers of Rutland Union Graded Scho
n District No. ! Referred to Committee
ry Education.
Reports-By Senator Reed, for iudicia
a committee in favor of Senate bill No. >.
DIS addition to an act authorizing certain tow
n Woodstock and neigboring towns) to aid
Use the construction Of a railroad
81 Senator Reed explained that some tow
to had refused to suscribe. and some had su
Die scribed a sum less than was authorize
ey and now wish reconsider the questio
nj The bill is for this purpose, and also to Pc
Is nit bonds with coupons to be issued Ca
AT italists question the right of the towns to &
n without authority given in this bill.
ot On motion of Senator Reed the rules We
n suspended and the bill passed
ell Senator skinner, for the General Comm
ed tee. reported Senate bill No. &. To- provide
he Workshop for Vermont Reform School, wi
an amendment reducing the appropriation
for $1,000. The amendment was agreed to.
nd Senator Cochran inquired to the necessi
in of the Workshop, and Senator Reed. in
'ty half of the Trustees, explained that the pr
II ent HnOp was extern pOrlZeu from an
ch building and is inadequate to meet even I
'th present necessities of the school, which
being rapidly enlarged A large and m'
on substantial building was thought to be be
'ad necessary and economical. The bill pass
or BY Senator Taft, from judiciary committ
ro- in favor of Senate bill No. l, amending
TO of 1866 to legalize the grand list Of Bel
)re shire for lS64-5-6, and on his motion it v
INT ordered to lie.
al, BY Senator Martin, for committee
do roads, Senate bill No. +, to incorporate
in Rutland Railroad, with an amendment 81
iccting the act to future legislation. VIII
was agreed to. On motion of Senator lily
Ger the rules were suspended. Senators Mar
ar and Hyde explained the bill and it v
sed passed.
en- Rcso1utions-By Mr.. Hendee, that no
md or resolution be introduced into the Sen
ON after 4 10 p. NJ. this day, except by
on unanimous consent of the Senate. Adopt
Dad BY Senator Taft joint resolution for
ed, journment on Friday, March Goth, a
ing clock in forenoon. Adopted.
ute On motion of Senator Henry, the Sen
rk, adjourned
our HousE.-Thc Speaker laid before the Ho
all a communication from the Governor, COY
en- ing a memorial Of ii. Burden 4 Sons, ask
the Legislature to grant them the privil
Gu of constructing railroad from their own
? OF in Bennington to the New York state Ii
in On motion of Mr.. Clark of Poultney, laid
L.. the table.
900 Bills introduccd and referred-By Mr.. CT
, of of Poultney, to incorporate the Walloom
eff Railroad Company 1.-THE road asked for