Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-11-27


the exception OF such matters a. had been re-
erred 10 Investigating committees. lie subse-
quently expressed himself as satisfied with pro-
posed c9ntinua9ce in session Of the committees
J referred TO, 10 finish up the business in hand
Mr. Spngue was in favor Of final adjournment
as proposed in the House resolution.
Mr.. Ballard, in very iorcible speech, showed
the impossibility Of accomplishing the work at
tempted by the Legislature before the time set
for adjournment
Mr.. Carpenter said next Wednesday morning
would make htysevcn days Of session. the long
est ever held, by one day. The people begin to
be little uneasy, and to inquire If we are never
10 get through. lie should vote when he had an
opportunity, for the House resolution.
Mr. Bigelow said hc could we'll see a concen-
tnuon OF influence to effect an ad iournment with
out carrying ont the investigations commenced.
lie supposed they were commencedin good faith,
and did not believe their constituents would be
satisfied unless they were prosecuted 10 results,
favorable or unisvorabie to the subjects Of nves.
tgation, as the case might be.
Mr.. But,crfeld hoped the resolution would pass.
, Mr. Reynolds said that 1t appeared before the
committee that there were now 221 bills not acted
upon, yet the committee thought best 10 recon-
g mend the adoption Of the House resolution.
Mr. Ilnckley moved to amend hy striking out
E 6 a. m, and inserting 0 p. In
! Mr. Carpenter opposed the amendment Mr.
ilincklcy replied repeating his objection N u
morning adjournment which unavodably incud-
ed night session.
A general debate ensued, resulting in the in
definite postpoucment OF the resolution During
the debate Mr.. Bailey who advocated an ADJOURN
ment to a fixed day. explicitly stated the amount
ol work still remaining. The committee to in
4 vestigae the charges against the Vermont Cen
tral railroad apparently have much to do before
an intelligent report can be made. and It is utter
. ly impossible 70 do this work by Tuesday next.
Mr. Reynolds was opposed 10 the amendment
Mr. Powers thought this was not a question of
convenience to members, but question Of duty
d, 10 the state lie reviewed the argument of the
I Senator from Orange, Mr. Ilinckey, and opposed
far,hor discussed by Mr.. Carpenter and Mr.
. Neazey
t Mr.. Butterfeld moved to lay the resolution on
the table.
9 Third reading. $ l65, for the prevention Of
= tires and injuries from the use Of explosive oils
5. l5l, in amendment Of sec. 90. ch. 100, z. s.,
; with amendment agreed IN third reading or
dered.
i $ 81, in amendment of an act relating to rail-
II roads, amended and third reading ordered.
- Mr.. Bigoow called up is joint resolution relating
10 final adjournment, the question being on his
T. amendment fixing third Wednesday in January.
b. lie thought That from the statements made by the
, chairman Of the investigating committee, that it
would be impossible for them TO make their re-
y ports by Tuesday next and further advocated the
G amendment.
It Mr.. llinckey withdrew his amendment
O by Mr. Carpenter authorizing the inyestigat-
ing committee 10 prosecute their investigations
f after the ad idurnment Of the General Assembly;
r adopted
Z Mr.. Bgelow said he could see an evident de-
. sign to crush the investigations ordered, and that
we are expected to 90 home from this hall, having
taken part in great farce that has amounted to
c nothing.
Further debated BY Mcssrs Buiterfeld Pow
C ers, Reynolds. Carpenter, Bigelow.
4. The resolution was ordered to lie
n Mr.. Adams called up $ 1896, concerning the
e sale Of spirituous liquors for medical purposes.
n The President pro TEN. in the chair
Mr.. Adams briefly advocated the bill
= Mr.. Lamb moved that the bill be ordered to lie.
n Mr.. Reynolds opposed the bill, going somewhat
into its details.
n Mr. Cobun regarded the bill as very imper-
feet in lie present form.
o Mr.. Neazey said one Of the points of argu-
ment against this bill seemed to he that the com
). missioner might be dishonest and make himself
y rich out Of the business. lie approhended the
: Governor would find an honest to fll the
IS place, and hc thought the bill had merits, which
he proceeded to point out.
10 The motion to lie not agreed to-
Mr.. Barnes proposed an amendment.
is Mr.. Veazey moved that the bill be ordered to
lie agreed to.
Of On motion of Mr.. Butterfeld adj.
n, HOUSE
r Senate MHs rcfcrrfd-S. O., relating to tue
b, quinquennial valuation Of real estate in the
Di ties OF franklin, Grand Isle and Chitiendon TO
IS 5, 100 to Incorporate the New England Manu-
featuring Company to com on manufactures.
3 s. Il2 to encourage the stocking of Passump-
q sic River with Black Bass to general CON-
D. 5. no. in amendment Of see. AZ, chap. a. g. s..
relating to attachment by trustee process; to
81 com. on judiciary.
S. IjO, to pay a. v Spalding the sum therein
" named to com. on claims.
90 s. 100, to incorporate the Sheldon Toll Bridge
Company 10 com. on corporations.
ie s. 90, providing for the payment Of certain ex-
D. penses Of the State Cabinet incurred during the
re two past years to com on ways and means.
81 5 l5S, TO enable the proprietors and pew-own-
s. ers Of the Congregational meeting house in Brad
ford t. dispose OF the same to general com.
is Senate proposals Of amendment to II. 2S6. to
incorporate the fairhaven Gas Light Company,
nc were coneurrcd in
Reports. From select committee, II. 2l3, Gre
70 ating the town Of Sherman asking to be relieved
from the further consideration OF the bill, which
pc request was not granted.
~ From select committee, in favor of $. 49, laying
- n tax on the county of Orange passed.
er From committee on claims, in favor OF III 33i,
to pay james NJ. llotchkiss the sum therein
named, with amendment, which was agreed to /;
passed.
From committee on corporations, in favor Of s.
10, to incorporate the Mallets Bay Hotel Com
OF pany passed.
From committee on railroads, against II. GO, TO
IT. incorporate the Waterford Branch Railroad Com
pany; third reading refused
he From committee on claims in favor Of ). li2,
relating TO expenses before the Legislative inyes-
tie tigating committees recommltted to com. on
claims.
m From CON. on corporations, in favor of IL. 403
IS to incorporate the Marble Valley Quarry Com
pany passed.
,r From com. on corporations, in favor of II. 3I3,
20 incorporate the Swanton Lumber Company
of with amendment, striking out section q which
- was agreed 10 passed.
he From majority Of select committee, in favor Of
s. 81. dividing the town Of Westminster. Mr..
n Clark, of Jamaica, for minority of the commit
tee, presented report against the passage oi the
ss bill.
RS Mr.. Butterfeld, of Wilmington, asked of the
+. chairman Of the committee, Mr.. Lynde OF Marl-
nd boro, a series Of questions, TO which Mr.. Lynds
replied Mr. Butterteld then urged the passage
lis ct the bill.
Mr. Henry, of Chester, said that il is clearly
en proved that there is a want Of time in the notice
as published, as TO the application for the diyis
re, ion OF the town. and for that reason he moved
not that the bill be dismissed
The nOti,o 10 dismiss opposed by Mr..
ir Boynton, of Woodstock favored by Mr.. orms
bee, of Brandon.
Mr. BnitorGeld then further interrogated Mr.
m l.ynde. as 10 the legality of the notice, and drew
from him the fact, that the notice was publishet
rue in the papers of the county, and the last publ
in cation day Of the papers, in which the notices ap
Ills peared was Thursday, and that those paper,
were issued and circulated. Wednesday, -thereb,
be really giving the three weeks notice required by
ble law notwithstanding there is technically ono da,
deficiency in the length Of time.
or Mr. pingree, of Hartford, insisted that the no
m ticc was not legal and the want Of legality dc
to barred this llous, from further consideration o
GU the bill
ird Mr. Stevens. Of Westminster, said that tn,
notice in reahty had been given as required b,
slls law, though technically one day short. llt
nt hoped gentlemen would not stultiiy themselves
by sticking" Mt the lack of one day in the engtl
Of Of the notice to-day in this case when YESTERDAY
tue bill involving millions Of dollars was passe,
without any notice at ALL No parties are to b
Of injured in this case and he insisted that the DO
sh- tce was sufficient.
The question was further discussed by MIR
lale Boynton, of fWoodslock, Mr.. Rodgers, Of New
ed. bury, Mr. Carpenter, OF Charleston. Mr.. Sher
ion man, OF Dover, Mr.. Waterman, OF liydepark
, H. Al. vn1, ar Aaribora AIr Harry of Ches