Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-11-13
the report of the COMMITTEES was ordered to

IcldsinS 10 cHattcl mortgages thiIu IcduinS
: refused. From general committee, against
House bill 1879, changing the name of Jennie
H. Blodgett; third reading refused. From
committee on corporations, Senate bill "a
to incorporate the United States peat fue
company Senate bill AZ, to incorporate the
Empire slate and tile company both passed
From committee on agriculture, a majority
report in favor of House bill SO, relating tc
the weight of oats Producing the standard
weight to 80 pounds per bushel.
Mr.. Brookins of Shoreham, moved the bill
be dismissed.
Mr.. Fulton of New bury, demanded the yeas
and nays, which were as follows yeas iii
nays 80, so the bill was dismissed
Joint ReSolutions.-From the Senate, pro-
viding for joint assembly at 10 O'Clock, A
NJ, Friday, Nov. 8, to elect second assist
ant Justice of the supreme court. By Mr.
Harris of Windham, appointing a committee
to fix upon day of final adjournment; both
adopted
Special Ordcr-House bill IL, in relation
to divorce and separation. (The bill pro-
vides for divorce for adultery, and for separa-
ton only for the other five causes of divorce
as now provided by statute).
Mr.. Billiard said the bill was drawn by
him, but not original with him, being a copy
of the law in force In New York, and parts
in our own statutes, the principles being as
old civilization and although it
might be criticised it would stand criticism
better than many laws now on the statute
books. He read from the bill to show some
of its provisions, and argued at length in IA
vor of the bill.
Mr. Hubbard also favored the passage of
the bill
Mr.. Miner, as member of the committee,
stated the reasons that induced the commit
{ tpe tO he at
length against it.
Mr.. Pelton moved that the bill be dis
missed.
Mr.. Billiard hoped the bill would be treat
ed with more respect than to be dismissed.
Mr.. Converse opposed the bill, and it was
then dismissed.
Adjourned.
FRIDAY, Nov. :.
SENATE.-Therc being no business for the
morning hour, Mr.. Billiard called up Senate
bill 80, returned from the House, (the mill
tia billy and moved that the vote passing it
he rescinded carried On motion of MIR.
Burt, ordered to lie.
JOINT Res0l1tiOns.-By Mr.. Smith that the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives declare their
respective Houses adjourned without day, at
s o clock, on the morning of Thursday the
2lst day of November, instant. On motion
of Mr.. Martin, ordered TO lie. From the
House for the appointment of n committee Of
two members each, by the Senate and the
House OF Representatives, to fix upon day
for final adjournment adopted.
Mr.. Allen called up Joint resolution pro-
viding for joint assembly to elect certain
State officers. Reconsidered and amended
striking out three directors and supern-
tcndent of the State PRISON ; adopted.
I Reports. committee on education
House bill l73. TO change the name Of South
Hardwick Academy to IIardwick Academy
passed. From committee ON finance. against
Senate bill 80, taxing bank stock; third read
ing refused
Senatc Bills PASSED. 40. relating to cove
nants in deeds, making all obligations to pay
taxes after the deciding Of property 70 rest
upon the grantee ; 81, incorporating the
steam stone cutter company 20. amend
ing an act Incorporating the village of
St Johnsbury. On motion Of Mr.. Billiard
ordered to lie: -. changing the name of
Ellen NJ. Morley to Ellen NJ. Ballard passed
On motion of Mr.. Barrett, adjourned.
HoUsE.-BiHs Iatroduccd.-By Mr.. Shut
fieton OF Sunderland, in relation to the cree
ton OF toll gates in the town of Sunderland :
also petition on the same subject. Bv MIR
Spaulding of Weston. petition in relation to
formation of new county Bv Mr. Wood of
and constables. in service Of criminal war
rants. (adding TO present fees, g. cents). BY
Mr.. Ross of 81. Johnsbury, to Incorporate
the Lyndon literary and biblical institution.
! By Mr. Proctor of Rutland. in addition t.
section 3, chapter |, Of the general statutes.
relating TO elections. By Mr. Ball Of Spring
/ field to change the name of Parks * Wool
son . machine shop company.
Joint AsScHbfy.
The Senate came in and Joint assembly
was formed for the election Of second assist
ant justice of the supreme court. in place OF
Hon Loyal c. Kellogg, resigned
.Second Assistant Justice.
Mr.. Miner of Manchester nominated Hon
AsAHEL PECK Of Montpelier, seconded by
Senator Martin, and nc was unanimously
elected by viva voce vote.
Third assistant Jusficc
Senator Hendce nominated Hon WILLIAM
c. WILSON of St Adams. seconded bv Mr.
Marvin of Alburgh. and he was unanimously
elected by a viva voce vote.
Fourth Assistant JilSficc
Mr.. Crane nominated Hon. BENJAMIN H.
STEELE Of st. Johnsbury, seconded by Mr.
Benton of Guildhall, and he was unanimous
ly elected by viva voce vote.
Fifh Assistant Justice
Mr.. Proctor nominated Hon. John prout
of Rutland, seconded by Senator Garfield
and the ballots having been taken and count
ed, HoN. JOHN PRoUr of Rutland was dcclar-
ed elected Fifth Assistant Justice.
Mr.. Dennison of Royalton called up House
bill 100, to protect fish in Henrv's pond in
Royalton, and explained the object of ii or
dercd to third reading.
House BiAs.-93, t, repeal so much Of the
provisions of certain acts therein named as
authorizes the town of Pomfret to aid in
bnilding railroad; 125, to incorporate the
Frozen W ell hotel company of Brandon l3l :,
to incorporate the Douglass marble company
of Brandon l25. to enable school districts
No. Q and 10 in Rockingham to unite and
form one school district 1877. to Incorporate
the Green Mountain marble company of
Dandy: 49,, to incorporate the West Ran
dolph acqueduct company 1874, to incorpo-
rate the Killington hotel company 1914 to
incorporate the Manhattan marble company :;
1875. to incorporate the Vermont stone cut
ting machine company 2O3, to Incorporate
the Green Mountain quarrying and manufac
turing company 30, to Incorporate the
Nergennes steamboat company; 2l1, to in
corporate the Rutland boot and shoe COM
pany; l2S, to protect fish in lIenrvs pond
in Royalton all passed.
The Governor returned to the House
House bill ia, to incorporate the Hydepark
mining company. without his signature, with
MS reasons therefor IN writing, as loiioWs
MONTPELIER. Nov. s.
To The .Speake, of'the House Of Representatives.
Sir, | return herewith to the House of
Representatives, without my approval. House
bill III entitled an act to Incorporate the
Hydepark mining company. This act grants
extraordinary powers to a corporation. with
out requiring any fixed capital, and evident
ly intended to transact its business without
this State, as provision is made for doing all
kinds Of business, in any state territory in