Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-27

by Mr. Field OF Springfield, relating TO
railroad farm crossings.
By Mr.. Hubbard Of Whiting, to amend
an act entitled an act to amend section 90
chapter % general statutes, relating to
school districts, approved Nov. IS, 1864.
By Mr.. Richmond, of Woodstock, in
addition to chap. 94, general statutes, re.
lating to the traffic in intoxicating
drinks
s. Is, to protect butter and cheese man.
ufacturers; passed.
Mr.. Farnsworth, of Windsor, called up
II. %. in addition to chap. "a, general
statutes, relating to the traffic in intox.
icating drinks, and opposed its passage,
on the ground that it gave the power
into the hands of towns to thwsrt the
objects of the law. Better either sbol-
ish the law, or let it stand as the law
of the State, without allowing such pow
er to towns.
The bill was further discussed by Mr..
Wood of Fairhaven, Mr.. Edison of Men
don, Mr.. Bull of Hancock, Mr.. Hinckley
of Chelsea, Mr.. Buel of Mlddletown, Mr.
Grout of Barton, Mr.. Butterfield of Viii.
mington, Mr.. Bisbee of Newport, Mr.
Drake of Royslton.
The previous question was demanded.
The demand for the previous question
was seconded by the House, and on the
main question, "Shall the bill be read the
third time ?" Mr.. Day of Ira demanded
the yeas and nays, which were taken as
follows: Ayes go. Nays 155. So the Ord
reading of the bill was refused.
SENATE.
Friday, Oct. 2l
Bill introduced-By Mr.. Carpenter, by
relating to witnesses in prosecu-
tions for selling intoxicating liquors.
By Mr.. Eddy, fixing the salaries of the
secretary and assistant secretary of the
Senate, and the clerk and assistant clerks
of the House OF Representatives.
By Mr.. Hastings, relating to chattel
mortgages.
S 81, to incorporate the Hibernian So
ciety of Burlington passed
Reports.-S. 2, to pay the persons
named the sums mentioned, that the com
mittee of conference cannot agree. On
motion Of Mr.. Heath the report was or
1ered to lie.
Mr.. Heath called up the joint resolu-
ton providing for a joint committee for
re-districting the State. He believed that
since the introduction Of that resolution
it had become evident that such meas
are was injudicious at the present time,
he census returns showing an increase of
population that will probably entititle us
still to retain our three members of Con-
yress He thought We ought not to 90 so
far as to admit the possibility of redue-
lion in our Congressional delegation, az
would be done by the passage of this reso.
ution.
Mr.. Pingry thought, although it might
lot be necessary TO pass this resolution.
ome action should be taken.
Mr.. Benedict favored its adoption, Civ
ng his reasons therefor.
Mr.. Grandey did not see the slightest |
necessity for any action at all. Why |
hould we anticipate by any action of
urs re-districting of the State Con. /
,ress has passed DO law upon the subject. .
Two years from now will be sufficiently
arly for this, should there even be a ne
essity for it.
Mr.. Pingrey was not yet satisfied that
t was not necessary for US to do some |
hing in relation to this matter at this
ime.
Mr.. Gardner called for the reading Of
he resolution. The resolution, he said. |
imply sked for a committee. We were
ot called upon to decide whether the
tate should be re-distrioted or not He
ould see no objections to its adoption.
ADOPTED in concurrence.
Referred-H 56, to establish Benning-
On graded school district; to com. on ed
cation
On motion of Mr.. Eddy, adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Reports from the Committee on the Ju-
81, in amendment of sec. %, II
zap. 119, 'of offences against public poll
y" with proposal of amendments. Agreed
and third reading ordered. Against.
S. 81, to provide collectors with
x x-receipt stub-books. Third reading re-
lsed.
Referred-H. 30, to INCORPORATE the
-onkton pond cheese factory company.
H. 40, to incorporate the Burlington
rust Company.
On motion of Mr.. Hartsborn, adjourned :
HOUSE.
Bills introduced.-By Mr.. Carpenter of G
arlington, providing for the erection of i
Court House for the county of Chitten- C
N, and lsyin a tax on the county for
at purpose to select com. consisting of J.
embers from the county of Chittenden. !
By Mr.. Slade of Middlebury, to consol- =
ate the outstanding bonded debt of the ;,
ate and provide for payment of the
me and interest thereon.
By Mr.. Tracy of Sbelburne, in amend b
ert of an act to regulate railroad cross b
gs. d
By Mr. Poland of Montpelier, to incor- d
rate the Montpelier Manufacturing
mpany. o
rne the sum therein named. v
By Mr.. Phelps of Grafton, to protect Of
g rights of married women. W
com. on banks, in favor al
III. 20, taxing deposits in savings banks,
tn proposal of amendment, which was
reed to third reading ordered at q 20 20
lock tomorrow afternoon. =;
Third reading ordered.-H. 50 to in r
rporate the Shelburne Cheese Company. ~ ~
III. 119 to revive, extend and continue "
, Stark Bank.
III. ia, to incorporate the Brattleboro "
wings Bank, with amendment, which Of
Is agreed to- TT
From com. on corporations, without ex- CT
ession of opinion, II. l13, to incorporate al
, Vermont State Spiritualist Association
nmittee discharged from further con- =;
Grafton of the bill and the bill ordered :
lie upon the table. !;
Il. SO. relating to the payment of costs :
the State in criminal prosecutions be- ~
e justices of the peace; third reading =
lered.
Mr.. Slade Of Middle
ry, requesting the clerk to insert the 70
ne of the committee to which the bill Ia "a
.eferred at the head Of all printed bills;
,pted. ~
Toint resolution-By Mr.. Sanborn OF ls "a
ndon, as follows ~