Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-11-27

ter 4t, relating to levy OF executions; X,
relating to railroads.
| The committee on state prison reported a
bill to pay Franklin Butler the sum therein
named $3.50 extra pay as chaplain of state
prison } passed.
| Joint Resctut,on-By Mr.. Park of Benning-
ton. that the auditor of accounts be directed
to draw his order on the State treasurer in
favor of the committee appointed to visit the
state prison. for the sum of Sc. 10 each, to
defray their expenses in visiting the prism
adopted.
! Joint 4ssensbiy-Henry Lane of Cornwall,
| Hon. David liibbard of Concord, Isaac N.
Hall of Groton: were elected directors of the
state prison. James II. Pollard of Windsor
was unanimously elected superintendent of
the state prison.
Special Order House bill lS5, to equal;ze
transportation on railroads
Mr.. Jones of Mortified moved to amend
BY striking out all after the enacting clause,
and substituting a new bill, providing that
railroads located in this State, shall not
charge n larger rate for a less than for a
greater distance. and forfeting fire tunes the
amount paid in case of violation of the act
agreed to; call for the yeas and nays on
the passage Of this bill by Mr.. Pelton of
Ludlow resulted-yeas l54, nays %. so the
bill was passed.
The committee on the judiciary to whom
was referred the resolution directing them to
inquire as to whether any further legislation
Is necessary to secure more constant attend
ance on the sessions of the House by bill
entitled an act regulating the pay Of mem
bcrs of the General Assembly (deducting
81 90 for each DAYS absence y passed.
Rsports-House bill :, in addition to act
relating to railroads, refused Senate bill -,
II amend section 93, chapter % of the gen
eral statutes. relating to railroads, passed
%. to prevent and punish frauds in mineral
waters not genuine, refused House bill 261,
IN explanation OF an act u provide for the
preservation and restoration Of fish in this
State. passed 30. to legalize the grand list
OF the town of Shrewsbury for the wear 1867,
passed 3GS, IN addition to chapter SO of the
general statutes. in relation to the grand list
(listers u return To the State Treasurer alb
stracts of the grand list on or before the 18th
day of July Of each year, passed 254, TO
amend an act in relation t. the grand list.
referred; Senate bill l03. in addition To an
act 70 eularge the powers of Montpelier un-
ion district, passed 90, in amendment OF
section II, chapter So, relating u private
corporations, passed; $, relating u 0perat- /
ing railroads in this State, refused : l. re- /
hting II tenants and Joint tenants in common, /
refused; House bill $50, 70 enable the towns
therein named 10 aid in the construction OF
refused 81, on recognizances, refused /;
Senate hill 50. u furnish the state library (
with the English common law reports, (
passed 20, u change the name Of Edwin /
Buzzell, third reading refused l04, in /
amendment Of chapter q Of the general (
statutes. relating to the public lands, passed !;
so in addition t. chapter n Of the general 1
statutes. relating To highways. passed; House /
bill 81, in amendment Of section ., chap 4
,.F= f.,. Z
roads and bridges, refused
EVENING.
SE>ArE.-Ihe vote adopting ioint rcsoiu-
ton providing for commissioners to equalize .
railroad treights was reconsidered and re-
fcrred 70 committee on railroads
Reports From committee on finance, pro-
yiding for nay of committee to visit the state
prison; adopted From general committee.
against House bill 307, regulating the pay
IF the members of the General Assembly, and
from committee on claims. against Senate
bill IA, II pay Chester Kingsley the sum
therein named, third reading refused. From
general committee, House bill 2l2. to legal
re the grand list of the town Of Shrewsbury.
for 1867 passed. From general committee.
House bill 2j-, in explanation of an act to
provide for the preservation of fish in the
State of Nerm mt. passed
House bill lS5, relating to the transporta-
ton If freight on railroads The committee
reported substitute bill which was debated
ny Nes>rs Burt, Henry, Garfield and Hen
dee. Substitute adopted bill rejected.
Mr.. lIendee called for the yeas and nays.
which were rs follows
YE,s.-Me-7rs. Allen. Atwood. Billiard,
Dewey. Henry, Martin. circuit, Simpson,
Smith,
NAYS Messrs. Anderson, Baker. Barstow,
-
ToGd bde n' Hard Hendec. Emo. "ff a5 hard
Prout. Root, Stnborn, Walkcr.--Is
Re>oh1oaS BY Mr. Hendee. relating to
the conflict between Congress and tho Exec
utive. in favor OF the policy of Congress.
relative . reconstruction adopted BY
Mr.. Dewey, That our grateful acknowledge
ments are due and hereby rendered to
ii Dn. Stephen Thomas for his ability. cour-
tesy AMI mpartialtv in the DISCHARGE Of the
iiiicult and arduous duties of the President
OF the Senate, and that he ENJOYS the high
personal regard aud best wishes for hi. hest
health and happiness. Of every Senator pres
emf: adopted. BY Mr. Smith, That the
kind regards and thanks of the Senate are
due. and are hereby most heartily rendered
70 the Secretary and Assistant Secretary OF
the Senate for their prompt, able, and cour-
te 'n- services during the present session
adopted
Senate bill l07. to provide a workshop Tor
the Vermont reform school passed
JpiHt yo.ulions-From the House. Tor
commission II consider the evils regarding
railroads ana their treighte, adopted also.
oint resolution directing the Adiutant and
Inspector General t. ascertain aud report 10
the next session of the General Assembly the
number Of men that enlisted in the veteran
corps under Gen. Hancock ; adopted.
RPorts-By general committee, House bill
30s. in addition 10 chapter 50 Of the general
statutes, on grand list, amended and passed
ISL. on distribution Of school money. Senate
amendment not eoncurred IN by House Sen
ate insisted; against House bill 263, To pro
reet trout in Castleton pond. rejected BY .
committee ON railroads, House bill 29I, in
relation % railroads and railroad commits
sioner. passed.
J3int Resoi.tious-tr,en she House. for
commissioners To equalize railroad freights.
Rejected by same vote ~ the bill on the
same subject; ayes :. nays 10 IL appoint
trustee ON the Antietam Cemetery adopt {
ID Finance. House bill 800. making an
appropriation for purpose OF completing. the
cemetery at Sharpsburgh, Md passed.
The usual messages were exchanged, when
he President addressed the Senator'S, thank
ng them for the kindness and sympathy ,
Ne had received at their hands. during the ,
session, and wishing them a safe and happy =
'eturn to their homes =
On motion of Mr.. Martin, the Senate a9-
burned without day.
HoUsE.-Mr. Proctor of Rutland called up '
senate bill II, for the more equal distribu-
ion among creditors of property attached
m mesne process. The bill was passed
ives l54, nays y. i
Reports-From the general committee to !
whom was referred House bill lis, regulat- l
tl,.ah Of lob hatt hoe |