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Mr.. Powers called up the resolution III
relation to the Vermont Insane Asy-
lum, and the same was adopted.
Mr.. Reynolds called up the resolution
introduced yesterday upon the same sub
ject. Mr.. Butterfield called for the
reading of the resolution. Mr.. Butter
field was in favor of most of the resolu-
ton, but he thought that so far as 1t
provided for committee to visit the in
stitution, it could be of no practical
Importance. He thought that the time
and money had better be spent in
thorough investigation at Montpelier,
and that power be given to send for per-
sons and papers. "
Mr.. Carpenter advocated visiting the
institution by the committee as the best
means Of procuring reliable information
as to the condition and management OF
the same. Mr.. Butterfield withdrew his
objection, and the resolution was adopt
ed.
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey, adj
journed.
AFTERNOON.
ReS0Jut5ons-By Mr.. Reynolds refer
ring that portion of the Governors
message relating to town Libraries to
select committee of five to be appointed
by the Chair. The Chair appointed as
this committee-Messrs Reynolds, Car
penter, Bailey, Kellogg and Smith.
The Chair also appointed as a COM
mittee, under the 4th joint rule, Messrs.
Houghton, Reynolds, Butterfield.
On Joint Rules-Messrs. Adams, and
Bartlett.
On the Reform School-Messrs Shedd,
Wilson and Rogers.
Joint Res0lUtiOnS-FrOm the House,
relating to the abolition of the Thanking
privilege and the reduction of postage.
Mr.. Hinckley opposed the resolution,
and on motion of Mr.. Gleason, laid upon
the table.
Mr.. Sprague moved that when the
Senate adjourn, it adjourn till Monday
afternoon next at 4o'clock. Opposed by
Messrs. Powers and Morrill,. Mr.. Pow
ers demanded. the yeas and nays. Yeas
S-nays 20.
On motion of Mr.. Terry, adjourned.
HOUSE.
Petitions. -By Mr. BOyce of Barre, of
Alphonso Ladd, to be admitted to a seat
in the House as the representative of the
town of Roxbury.
By Mr.. BOyden of Barnard, relating
to the uniting school districts.
The Speaker announced that the clerk
had appointed as his assistants;
Mr.. L. f. Knapp of Middlebury; Mr..
VIM. w. Stickney of Plymouth, and
Mr.. Sherman NJ Davis of Westminster
Res0luti011S.- By Mr. Grout of New
port, that so much of the Governors
message as relates to foreign insurance
companies be referred to the committee
on corporations.
BY Mr.. Guild of Rupert, that so much
of the Governors message as relates to
manufacturers be referred to committee
on manufactures.
Bills I1trOduced. BY Mr.. Butterfield
of Wilmington, relating to interest.
BY Mr.. Field of GuilfOrd, an act tax
ing deposits in Savings Banks.
BY Mr. Pitkin of Montpelier, to amend
an act to incorporate the Montpelier and
Wells River railroad company.
By Mr.. Ormsbee of Brandon. to in
corporate the Newton & Thompson Man
ufacturing company.
BY Mr. Swain of Rockingham, to estab
lish a water department for the village
of Bellows Falls.
Report. Mr.. Frisbie of Poultney. for
committee on rules, reported substantial
ly the rules of the last session. with three
important changes which report was
adopted.
Joint Resolutions. BY Mr.. Pingree of
Hartford, that our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress from this State be
requested to favor the total abolition of
the franking privilege, and such reduc-
ton of the present rates of postage as
may be consistent with the national well
fare, and to use all honorable means for
the promotion of these ends; and that
the Secretary of State be directed to for
ward copy of this resolution to the
President of the United States, the Post
master General, and each of the Senators
and Representatives in Congress from
this State. Adopted
ByMr. Henry of Chester, that so much
of the Governors message as relates to
the Insane Asylum, be referred to a joint
committee of two members from the
Senate and three members from the
House, whose duty it shall be to visit
said institution, and report to the Legis-
lature the condition of said buildings,
what alterations or additions are neces-
sary, and probable expense thereof On
motion of Mr.. Butterfield of Whining
ton, ordered to lie.
On motion of Mr. Waterman of Hyde
park, adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
A resolution was adopted in concur
renee with the Senate for the election of
county officers on Wednesday next at
$50 p. m.
Resolved by the Senate and House of
presentatives-That a committee of
two Senators and three representatives
be appointed to visit, investigate and
make a report of the condition of the
persons confined in the Vermont Insane
Asylum as insane persons, who are not
or were not insane, with full power to
send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Henry of Chester opposed the mo-
ton, on the ground that many rumors
are afiOat in regard to the management
of the Insane Asylum. and no action
which the Legislature can take to con-
firm or refute the truth of those state
ments can be regarded as too hasty. If
true, they should be known to this Leg
islature at once; if not true, the man
agement of the institution should be re-
lieved of the feeling that is being created
against them by their speedy contradic-
ton.
Mr.. Frisbie of Poultney concurred in
the remarks of the gentleman from
Chester, and hoped the resolution would
not be laid on the table.
The motion was then lost, and the
resolution adODted in concurrence
Mr.. BallOu of Burlington moved that
when the House adjourns this afternoon
it be until Monday morning at the usual
hour, which was disagreed to.
On motion of Mr. Whitcomb of Lud-
low, adjourned.
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Oct. 5.
The President pro tenn. in the chair.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Bills introduced and 9efe1red.-By
Mr.. Adams, an amendment to section 8.
chapter SO, q. s.. relating to denOsitions.