Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-11-09


S. 81, to extend the time for the commence
ment OF the construction and the completion OF
the Weathersfeld and Caremont Railroad; to
com on railroads.
The Joint resolution from the Senate relating to
the purchase Of the portrait Of the late cS-Gov.
ROyce, WIS cOncurrcd in.
From com on judiciary, against II 223 to
amend an act m relation 20 the rights Of married
women, approved Nov. o. 1867 laid on the ta-
bic
From com. on Judiciary in favor Of II POI, to
amend sec. %, ch l5 g. s., relating to towns,
town meetings and town officers third reading
ordered
From com. ON Judiciary, in favor Of II 225,
declaring valid certain bonds issued by the Mid
dletown Springs Co. third reading ordered
From com. on judiciary, in favor of II. l01, 10
amend an act relating to births, marriages and
deaths: with amendment which were agreed to
third reading ordered.
From com. on Judiciary in favor Of II. 1877, an
act TO protect the rights Of married women, with
proposed amendment, which was agreed to third
reading ordered.
From com ON railroads, in favor Of II 2G, in
addition 10 the act Incorporating the Rutland
Railroad Company, approved March q, 1867,
with proposal Of amendment which was agreed
to read the third time, and on motion OF Mr..
Wood Of fnirhavcn ordered TO lie.
From com. on banks. in favor Of ;. jr, ~ in
corporate the West fairce Savings Bank read
third time and passed in concurrence.
From com. on corporations in favor OF ;. 81, To
Incorporate the Bellows Falls Paper Company
read third time and passed in concurrence.
From com. on Judiciary in favor Of II. 2l7, to
amend sec. 3s ch l2G. r s.. relating % salaries
and fees third reading ordered.
From com. on judiciary in favor Of II. IA, ex-
planatory TO ch. %, g S., relating 10 sale OF in
toxicating liquors ordered to lie ON the table.
From com on agriculture, in favor Of II. los-
IN relation 70 the measure OF milk third reading
ordered
From general committee in favor Of H. 49,, to
restore Alonzo NJ Rogers to his legal rights and
privileges third reading ordered.
From gen. com in favor OF II. 209, changing
the name Of Addie Electa Cooley third reading
ordered.
From gen. com. in favor of 5. 49, relating to
the survey OF Lake Champlain read third time
and passed in concurrence.
The amendments proposed by the Senate to
the following bills were severally concurred in
II 1876, to incorporate the Montpelier Manu-
hcturing Company; II. 81, Incorporating tho
Dolan Marble Company II. SO, to incorporate
the Green Mountain Marble Company II. -, to
incorporate the Mechanics Acqueduct Company
Of Brattleporo H. H. relating to suits in rca-
ton to patent rights.
From com. on banks, in favor OF ;. Il, to in
corporate the Farmers and Mechanics savings
Institution and trust Company read third time
and passed in conc srrence
Mr.. Wood Of Fairhayen, by request Of Mr.
Bull of Hancock. called up H. 50, to secure the
better attendance Of members and officers Of the
General Assembly.
Mr.. Bull Of Hancock said that was the MAORI
ty report and he now proposed to make min
GRITTY report, which he did verbally as follows
" Mr.. Speaker hen news came from Old
Virginia that some Of our officers and horses had
been captured by the enemy, the reply OF Abraham
Lincoln was, The horses are alOss, but as to the
officers | can make better ones with scratch Of
Of | ainftt
occupy our present position by a scratch OF the
pen, and it remains TO be seen whether the pen
will scratch in the right direction at the next cleo
ton appeal to the good sense Of this House 10 do
right in this matter Trust in God and do the
right0 and ask you before voting on this question
to canvass the votes OF your constituents, and re-
ceye their verdict. Submit this question d-
rectly to the people and there is no question as TO
the result The vote would be unanimous out
side the walls Of this House Woare no, here to
dictate terms TO the people, and the person who
votes against their interests lisa marked man bet
ter he had never taken a seat in this House,
or better still, that he had never been born
and warn you gentlemen, the eyes of the people
are upon you, and in the language OF the lament
ed Mr.. Marsh (when the Court proposed to fine
him for contempt,) ! defy you, sir your honor
dare not do it. The people are here to-day in
their majesty and power, and in like language
say, Gentlemen Of the Legislature, we defy you,
sirs, your honor dare not do it. We hold the
pen which is mightior than the sword, and we de-
mand that every man keep his hands in his own
pockets.
Now, in my opinion. sir. the gentleman who
proposes to ride over the people rough shod, pro
poses also to establish a reputation, and will he
met by his friends, if he have any, with Hdnds
Of, SIR, have not the honor of your acquaint-
ance.' The best thing he can do is to resign his
commission, say his prayers and 60 home tell
his constituents he is unwell. There his talent,
Lno ta1 nj Ia will tba sun,
patty he deserves. God pity and forgive him
the people never will
In conclusion | would say, be very cautious not
20 do anything to-day which you will regret TO-
morrow
Mr.. Speaker, have had the hosor to be ad.
dressed By the title Of Old John Brown. take
no exceptions 10 the title, but discaim any con
noction with ianaticism, and profess to under
stand exactly, precisely what am about, and the
people also understand, aud they propose to sepa-
rate the drones from the working class and pay
every man according to the deeds done in the
body. Sir, there is an end to human endurance
and the people have submitted until submission
is degrading, and they say with one accord, " Oh
the folly of sinners. Woe woe anto You legis
lators who disregard our rights"
Take heed lest you fall, and they all with on'
accord respond, 4" Amen
There is more truth than poetry in some thing,
and perhaps it would be well for men most notcC
for wisdom and virtue to remember it,
The bill and report were then read by tn,
Speaker, hy request OF Mr.. Slade Of Mddlebury
Mr.. Wood Of Fairhayen opposed the recon
incubation TO make the bill the special order foi
IL o'clock on the Inst night of session II,
thought the bill had merits which ought to b,
considered, if there could be any way devised
whereby we can prevent the members of thi,
House from leaving Tor their homes almost every
Friday. and leaving the House without quorum
Mr., Kellogg ol Benson said the objects sought
by the bill might be good, but it could not be ac
complished by this bill, il was SO loosely drawn
up that we could drive every yoke of oxen in III,
town of Hancock through it. Better perfect this
bill, or substitute another that would accomplish
something.
After brief remarks by other members tn,
committee was discharged from the further con
sidention Of the subject.
Mr. Omstead of Franklin, moved that the bill
be dismissed, as the proceedings that had attend
ed its course in the House thus far were beneatl
the dignity of n legislative body which motion
was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Gorham of Addison, adl