Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-29

is simply an assignment for the benefit Of pre-
feired creditors, and allowed men to have fraud
ulent attachments put upon their property tC
save something to themselves. 1t operated in
juriously to the business interests Of the state
and he hoped this bill would be passed.
Mr.. Brigham of HYdepark thought the bil
designed to benefit creditors abroad, and favor
ed them instead Of our own people. The CON-
mittee have reported against il, and he hoped i
would not pass.
Mr.. Rounds Of Chester thought We ought tC
pass the bill, as one Of the most important that
has been brought before US.
The bill was further supported by Messrs.
Ball ofSpringfeld, Herrick Of Brattleboro, Park
Of Bennington, Pelton of Ludlow, and Miner Of
Manchester, and was opposed by Messrs Ross Of
/ st. Johr sbury, Wood of Fairhaven, aud Ferrin
Of Montpelier, and passed yeas l "a nays q.
From the general committee to whom was re-
| ferred lis regulating the hours Of labor; that
the statements made IN their former report in
relation to the WinooskI Woolen mills are not
sustained by the facts as they now appear be-
fore the committee. Passage Of the bill refused.
sS in amendment Of an act relating to the
sale Of intoxicating drinks.
Mr.. Bullsrd Of New Haven said he could see
mischief in this bill, and no temperance man
can vote for it.
Mr.. Mead Of Randolph said that under this
bill man may open his shop and sell to every
one and become a common seller and not be LA
bic TO the penalties Of the law.
Passage Of bill refused.
The speaker laid before the house the follow
ing communication from the Governor.
Hon. John ~. SielrGTf. Speaker Of the House
Of RePTeseHtGtires:-Sir. herewith transmit
two letters (under date of the 4th and 18th inst)
from Augustine Biggs, president and general
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terry, with the documents therein II ferred TO,
except the list Of soldiers from Vermont, which
| have csused.to be corrected and returned in
accordance with the request Of President Biggs.
recommend that these letters and documents
be referred to the com on military affairs for
such action at this session as their importance
seems to demand.
Vermont soldiers achieved an enviable repu-
talon for the state, not only at Antietam, but
upon many other batile-felis Of the rebellion;
let US not tarnish it by Withholding our share Of
the expenses incurred in preparing a proper
resting place for our heroic dead.
JOHN B. PAGE
The com on military affairs reported bill
sppropriating for the Antietam national ceme-
tery Sl672,44; passed. Also joint resolution
authorizing the Governor to sppoint trustees to
see to the expenditure of the fund passed
mus ItNA tAAiA AtAts II I - u tudflt AlAt
towns therein named to aid in the construction
Of the Mistisquoi railroad.
Mr.. Brigham Of lydepark said it was the ie-
sre Of the friends Of the bill to have It killed, as
It's provisions are not satisfactory. The bill was
dismissed.
Resolutions of thanks to Speaker Stewart, J.
II. Flagg, clerk, and his assistants TO the Chap
lam and Reporters, we're passed.
lo1 TO provide a workshop for the Vermont
reform school tsppropriating $1,000 for the pur-
pose); passed.
The usual messages were exchanged, and
The Speaker then addressed the House sub
stantially ss follows
Gentlemen---I avail myself Of this occasion to |
express my sincere thanks for your approval Of |
my conduct during the present session. l thank |
ycu more than this for your kindness and for /
tearauce toward me on all occasions. To ex-
pect me 90 BE- perfect is 10 expect more than can I
be performed Some Of the business is trans /
acted hastily, and there will be some mistakes. |
Whatever success have had here has been in /
consequence Of your uniform kindness sui /
hearty cooperation. II any act Of mine has I
occasi0ned uneasiness On the part Of any Of you, |
/ beg your sincere pardon; il was not my inten- |
tion to cause it. May you soon be with your /
loved ones at home. l wish each Of you a hearty 1
goodbye.
Afer an earnest prayer BY the chaplain, the /
House adjourned without iav.