Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-11-23

Windsor favored BY Mr.. Cafpentero Darlington,
Mr. Wood Of fairhaycn, Mr. Cardell of Warren,
Mr.. Dodge Of 'rhotlord,
Mr.. Cobb Of Stra1ord said
Nr Spcoker Some oimy reasons for iayoring
this amendment are these There are times in
every year when it is impossible for town clerks
TO record within the period mentioned in this
bill, the deeds and mortgages left for record and
to perform in the meantime the other duties de-
yoying upon them. Especially is this the case
in the spring
At the annual March meeting" are usually
left many deeds for record. Immediately after
this meeting there must be recorded the proceed
ings thereof and all the reports of various towa
officers and committees, these reports often COW
ering 10 10 80 pages In the course Of this month
the clerk must revise and record the registration
returns of the district clerks a task that always
neccssitntcs consultation and correspondence with
physicians and Others in regard 10 the character
and duration Of the various diseases of which any
may have died, and the asoertaining Of the many
other particulars by law required. An accurate
and full copy OF these returns must be made aud
forwarded 10 the Secretary Of State.
Throughout the month the School Registers
are coming in, the greater part Of them imperfect
or incomplete. The town clerks are expected 20
assist in supplying all omissions and correcting
all mistakes in them labor requiring much time
and patience. From these Registers he must
compile an abstract for the School Superintendent.
At this season occur most Of the changes in
real estate preceded by examination Of the re-
cords in many cases quite lengthy, in order 70
ascertain IL the titles are good, etc Town clerks
draft greater part of the deeds and mortgages
and OF course record them all. Perhaps ten or
twelve may be left for record in the course Of
single day
lt is als1 the duty Of the town clerk to pre-
pare list of all the transfers Of real estate that
have taken place for year, for the use of the
q tI.a slN
names of the parties, and all the other iniOrma-
tion needed by the listers. Also 10 make list
somewhat similar Of the mortgages recorded dur
ing year
The listers often depend upon the town clerk 10
make ont from their minutes the grand list Il
work which demands a week or two of his time.
Close upon this come IN my own county. the
duty of furnishing copies Of record to be used in
county c1urt, and also the recording Of county
court writs.
Deeds and MORTGAGES arc frequently sent TO the
town clerks office or lelt there, in such a man
ucr that tho recording fees cannot be demanded
in advance Ihi. bill places the clerk at the mer-
cy of every one who intends TO evade paying the
lawful lees.
Decd. often are defective or Incorrect, and it is
expected that town clerks will apprze the par
ties Of an the mistakes they may discover. More
than thirty days and more than twice thirty days
may ehp-c before the parties can receive the no
ticc and conveniently come together 70 make the
necessary corrections. ! hope ] shall never be
demrred from doing these friendly acts
Towns s1metimees choose their town clerks 70
reprc.ent them in the General Assembly. Towns
other than ms own have done this the present
year Il is not TO be supposed that our sessions
will not exceed thirty days, nor that such mem
bers will abandon their seats and hurry home in
the middle 0l the session TO record the deeds that
may accumulate during their stay here, rather
ihun -ahect themselves 70 the penalty imposed
hy this bill
The first amendment proposed by Mr. Cariell
was then agreed b. The second amendment, b
adj TO the first section the words unless other
wise instructed. was opposed by Mr.. lloughton
of Stanford, Mr. Wood Of Fairhayen and Mr..
/ Cobb OF SiraGJrd favored by Mr.. Cardell Of
Warren and disagreed 10.
Mr. Paul Of rnmouth moved 10 amend by add
ing 10 the first section the words " provided the
clerk shall be 50 requested, and paid the le-
gal fees therefor which was opposed by Mr..
Wood OF Fairhayen favored by Mr.. Kellogg OF
Benson.
Mr. Walworth Of Coventry moved that the hill
be dismissed which was disagreed to.
The amendment proposed by Mr. Paul was then
disagreed %, and the bill was passed
I limit Resolution From the Senate relating TO
employment of Julian Scott 70 paint an historical
painting TO be placed in the State House .op-
posed by Mr. Bull Of Hancock and adopted in
concurrence.
Bis read third hme.-H 1926, to incorporate
the Sutherland Falls Marble Company passed.
/ II 300, to amend sec. l2, chap. lG, & =. relat-
I ing 20 fire districts passed
7 H. lsi, % commute the sentence OF Henry Mel-
come opposed by Mr.. Drake Of Royalton. Mr..
smith OF Shrewsbury demanded the yeas and
nays which were taken, ayes l5s, nays 6l. 80
the bill was passed.
Mr.. Amsdcn Of Weatbersfeld, and Mr.. Spear
II of Nershire. were excused from voting.
ReDorfs From COM on education in favor OF
/ II 800, relating to the Normal Schools Of this
State. with amendments, recommending $1,000
10 each of the schools, instead Of 1880, and lin
iting the expenditure 10 such rules and regula
tions as may be imposed 0y the board OF educa-
ton, which were agreed TO; third reading or
dered.
Ssnaic biHs referrcd S n, in relation to the
school census and other school matters to com
on education.
5. lO7. relating 10 criminal offences committee
within the limits Of incorporated villages in thu
State 70 COM on judiciary.
S. III. authorizing the change Of names, and
constituting persons heirs-at-law in certain cases
% gen. com.
Mr.. Hnckley of Chelsea called up the resou
ton laid on the table. relating to the publ
grounds. and moved to amend By substitute re
solution. directing the com. on public buildings
% inqnire, and report 10 the House whether
in their Judgment, any improvements are neccs
sarv in the public grounds about the State House
amendment agreed to and resolution adopted.
On motion Of Mr. EdsOn OF Mendon, adj.