Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-21

SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, Oct. H.
Prayer by the Chaplain
The journal Of yesterday was read and approy-
cd
R,you--From Committee on Rules, that the
rules Of the last session be adopted as the rules
Of the Senate for the present session adopted.
Biis introduced and Rcfcrrcd.--By Mr. Hem
dee, 70 incorporate the lAmolle Spring and Hotel
Co. to general committee
by Mr. Hard, for the Advancement of the Sci
cnce Of Medicine and Surgery to committee On
printing.
Mr. Dewey called up Senate bill no. 9, to aid
in the construction Of the Montpelier and Wells
River railrad-c0mmitted t. a Senator to amend
passed
By Mr. Hutchinson Of Franklin. authorizing
towns in Franklin, lAm0ille, and Orleans cOun-
ties, 10 aid in the construction Of the Missisquoi
railroad ~ committee on railroads.
BY Mr.. Goodell, to amend an Act to incorpor-
porate the Mount Mansfield Turnpike Co.. (au-
th1rizng directors instead Of iiyc); to COM
mittee on highways and bridges.
The President appointed a committee ON the
part Of the Senate, to visit the State Reform
School Messrs Wheeler, Orcutt, and Hutchinson
of Orange
On motion of Mr.. Hard the vote concu ring in
Joint resolution from the House, providing for
joint assembly for the election Of certain State
officers, was reconsidered, and on his motion the
resolution was ordered to lie-taken up and
amended by striking out Wednesday Of next
week. and inserting on Thursday the 18th inst,
at half past ten O'Clock in the forenoon adopted
JOint RcsoiuiioH.--By Mr.. Hendee, that the
two Houses meet in joint assembly on Tuesday
the 27th inst, at O'Clock in the afternoon, to
elect Judges Of the supreme Court and a Report
er Of Decisions; adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Burt, adjourned.
HOUSE.
Prayer by the Chaplain
The Journal Of yesterday was read and ap
proved.
Bills Introduced and RejsTred.-By MIR Han
cock Of Worcester 70 repeal the act Of 1867 to
prevent paupers from becoming chargeabe to
towns wherein they have no legal settlement 10
Committee On judiciary.
From the senate, ;. o. to enable the towns in
the counties Of Washington, Caledonia and Or
ange to aid in the construction Of the Montpelier
and Wells River Railroad similar 10 the bin al
ready introduced in the House j to Committee on
Railroads.
By Mr.. Converse of Woodstock, to enable GER
tain towns to aid in the construction Of the Rut-
land and Woodstock Railroad, Rutland, MendOn
PittSfeld and Sherburnel to Committee on Rail-
roads.
By Mr.. Hunt Of st. Albans layiuga tax on the
county Of franklin, for the purpose of meeting
deficiency in treasury Of the county, and paying
the current expenses of the year to select Com
mittee, consisting of the members from franklin
county
The Speaker announced as Special Committee,
on the resolution referring to much Of the Gov
ernors Message as relates to reciprocity in trade
between the United States and the Dominion of
Canada Messrs Converse Of Woodstock, Wales
of Burlington, Gleed Of A!orristown, Grout Of
Barton, and Walker Of Clarendon.
Rep0rfS.-From Committee on corporations, in
favor Of ii. 8, 10 incorporate the Benson and Or
well Slate Company, with amendments, which
were agreed to ordered 10 third reading.
From Committee on corporations, in favor of
7 Ii. II, to incorporate the Brandon Manuiactur-
ing Company ; ordered TO third reading.
/ Joint Resolution The Senate returned to he
House the joint resolutionp providing for joint as
sembly for the purpose of electing certain State
officers, with proposals of amendment, striking
out +" Judges of the Supreme Court which
was agreed TO- Also, changing the time for the
Joint Assembly from half past two O'Clock on
Wednesday next 10 half past ten O'Clock t0-mor-
row Thursday, which amendment was opposed
by Mr.. Ilnckley of Chelsea, for the reason that
the reports Of the several officers have not yet
been sumitted 10 the General Assembly, and prob
ably not be presented in season for the meet
ing tomorrow, should the amendment be agreed
to which was disagreed to.
On motion of MIR. Wentworth of Chester, adj
journed