Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-02-16

2 ANpOib was aOCcpUu
D Superintendent report was callel for snt
read by Mr.. Tucker.
n. f. Miller moved to accept the report.
Mr.. Noyes wanted the detailed repor. of th,
exI ensss of the purchasing committee.
Mr.. Dodge stated that part of the sum named
as the travelling expenses of the committee should
have been charged to the keeping of the horse,
etc.
slr. Noyes enquired if the company had any
outstanding debt not alluded to in the report.
Mr.. Tucker said there were none.
The report Of the superintendent, was then
voted upon and accepted.
Mr. Noyes asked for the amount of stock taken
and not paid in.
Mr. Dodge said it Ess abou; Sc 900 as he had
before stated
Mr.. Noyes asked if Mr.. Tucker hsd ever az
sured any persons that they would not have to
pay their subscriptions
Mr.. Tucker explained that he had done go
to come extent, but had learned better in time
He had been deceived by come persons, and his
doing so was because he was unused to the bust
ness. lie had done it for the purpose of starting
subscriptions
Other gentlemen sharply questioned Mr.
Tucker.
Vernon P. Noyes. E'q., offered the following
resolution
Resolre4, That the capital stock be limited to
one hundred thousand dollars, and that no more
subscription to the capital stock be received with
the privilege Of stallion service to it's subscribers
Mr. Dodge objected to the fret clause, limit
ing tt 'spitsl stock to 500, 900.
NJ lodge called for division Of the resolu-
ton Oh the chairman consented to.
The nrst clause was voted upon and lost.
The second clause was then voted upon, con-
/ corning stallion service, and also lost
Report Of committee on bylaws was called
/ for, and made by the chairman A. 7. Woodward
On motion Of Alr. Noyes the report was laid
On the table
( Mr.. Biodge,t then read part Of the items Of
/ expense incurred by the purchasing committee.
Committee on Credentials thea reported and
the report was accepted and adopted.
Gen. Bsrttow moved that the Committee on
Credentials, together with the Treasurer, be ap-
pointed as inspectors OF election; adopted
The revision Of the bylaws then came up and
& long discussion followed, which We have not
space 20 give, AMI seyeral important changes
were maize 70 the bylaws
A petition from citizens Of Shel6uru. request
ing that the stock buildings and grounds be
closed 70 visitors on the Sabbath, and that thar
day be recognized more properly a. the farm,
gave rise toa lively discussion.
Gen. Bsrstow finally moved that the petition
be referred to the directors, which was s1op;ei
Adjourned until evening
EVENING.
Gea. Stsnnard presented the fllown G resolu- /
ton
Resolre5, That The Superintendent Of the /.
Vermont Horse Stock Compsny be instructed by 4
the drcctors, to require Of Ell stockholders that .
they deliver over to him, their certificate Of ser
vice for each and every mtre served a; date Of |
service.
Which resolution was adopted.
Or. B Nichols, A. j. Crane, a. .. Cum 1
miugs, $. B. Carpenter and B, Van Welt .
we're appointed to nominate Let OF officers.
Moses Leonard offered the following resolu-
ton
Rss5lrci, That the directors be authorized to
raise such sum or sums Of money as may be
necessary 20 meet the Liabilities Of the company
and also for the current expenses Of the compsny
for the yesr ensuing by note OF notes, OF by
bond or toais, and that they have power to
pledge the real estate Of said company, for the
security Of the payment Of the same. II in their
opinion the interests OF the company can be
promoted thereby.
The nominating committee brought in the fol-
losing names For Directors. H. G Root,
Bennington L. C. Dodge. Burlington H.
Spencer. Darlington Geo. Hammond, Middle
bury Geo. Davis. East Montpelier Lee
Tracy, she.5urn G. Il. Biolgett, Burlington
Jsmes A. Shedi, Burlington John B. Mead,
Randolph Joel ~. Gates, Burlington /. L.
Mason. Richmond J. W. Carpenter. Rutland
T. 5. st5Rel, Cornwall F0r Auditors, Y. P.
N1yes, Geo j. Stsnnsrj. Burlington and II
y Newell. sheburn
Nlr. Mead objected TO voting By proxy.
Gen. Stsnuarl spoke in favor %. proxies, snd
sad that the company hal already resolved ths,
they should De admitted
Mr. Meaoh protested assins; the admission Of
proxies.
Other gentlemen took up the question and the
discussion was Of very lively nature
5Ir Ilcser was allowed time 20 make exp.a-
n.t5,s
Mr. Nesch entered his protest against the uss
o. proxies AMI asSei that it be recorded.
Ballot for directors Vas then taken. sud
tie following gentlemen we're declared elected
directors.
a. C.. Roof. g. Hammond. L. G.. Dodge. II.
SPENCER. J. A. Sheii, C. H. BiolVstt, J. IL
GAtes s. G. Holyose. D Gooiell, " A Weed,
=. J. Clamberhu l.. S Drew and J. W tramp
ton
Vote f1r An litars resulted as follows
r. 2. Noyes, Geo. J. Stsunsrd aui II. y
Newell
Aij a-aei sine die