Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-11-04
V VOl. 64.-323S. No. 2.

| Mr.. Knowlton Of Stratton, moved 10 amend 9,
AZ 70 exempt the town Of Statton from the pro.
visions Of the bill
Mr. Pmpton Of Newane said the town Of
Str'tton was large numbering town, and more
interested in the proposed railroad than any other
town on the line Of the mlroad, and ought not 70
be exempted
In response to inquiry by Mr. Miner Of Man.
chester, Mr.. Hoskinson of Mt Holly for commit
tee, said there was nothing IN the bill that c0mpell-
ed the town Of Stratton 10 take stock in the road
The amendment proposed by Mr.. Knowl.on Of
Stmtton was then lost, ayes Il, nays SO.
The bill was then read the third time, and on
Is passage, the ayes and rays being demanded BY
Mr. Estey Of Brattleboro were taken--ayes i0l
nays Ts 80 The bill passed.
&late Bills Referred.--S. %, 10 repeal an act
y authorize improvements in Nulhegan river and
It's tributaries to genefnl committee
;. T, relating to Central Schools 10 committee
on education.
5. %. relating to division Of public school
money IN districts NJ. and II in Springfield to
committee on edutation
5. AZ, 10 incorporate the Fast Fairfield Mill
Company 70 committee on corporntions.
5 !, providing for the restoration Of sea-ish 10
the rivers Of the State Of Vermont to general
committee
5. o., to establish the incorporation Of the
Iehuantepec Railroad Company to committee
on railroads.
5. "a, in relation to Lite Insurance Companies,
and in addition to chap. 81, e. s.; to committee
on corporations.
JOINT ASSEMBLY
The Senate came into the Representatives Hall
and Joint assembly was formed for the election
Of three trustees of the Vermont Reform School
Hon. Geo. W, Hendec, President pro tenn Of
the Senate, in the chair Hon. Geo Nichols. Sec
rotary Of State, Clerk
For First Trustee.
Senator Dewey nominated Charles Reed Of
Montpelier, and he was unanimously elected by
rird rooe vote.
For Second Trustee,
Senator Burt nominated Lewis A. Dunn, Of
Fairfax, and he was unanimously elected by u
rird uoce vote.
For Third Trustee,
Mr. Proctor of Rutland nominated Hon. John
Howe of Bnndon, and he was unanimously elect
ed BY rird roce vote.
The Joint Assembly was then dissolved and
the Senate withdrew
Mr.. Baldwin Of Hinesburgh called up the res
oluti0n for adjournment from Saturday afternoon
next until Tuesday next at 4 o'clock in the after
noon, which was this morning laid onthe table.
The question being on the adoption of the res
uluton, it was adopted--ayes l02 nays A.
IL. 45, TO repeal an act to authorize improve
ments 10 be made in Nulheghan river and its
tributaries, having been restored 10 the House by
the Senate, Mr.. BOyce of Fayston moved that the
vote passing the bin be reconsidered, and it wus
unanimously lost, after discussion by Mr. Gleed
Of Morristown, Mr.. Grover of Wells, Mr. Miner
of Manchester, and Mr.. Hall Of Groton
Joint Resolutions. the Senate, providing
for a photographic survey of this State, the
Secretary Of State directed to send circulars to
the selectmen Of each town, and mayor of each
city, asking them 10 give information as to the
number aud extent Of the water powers in their
respective towns and cities, and their advantages
for manufacturing industry, the Secretary of
State to report the results TO the next Legsla-
ture . referred 70 committee on ways and means
BY Mr.. Barney Of Castleton, that when the
Senate and House Of Representatives adjourn on
Friday afternoon, it be until Wednesday forenoon
next, at 10 O'Clock rejected--ayes %, nays 93
On motion of Mr.. Jones Of Benson, adjourned