Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-04
LEGISLATURE OF vEy.MONT.
HOUSE.
MONDAY, Nov. %.
ArTERNoOS-coNCLuDEp.

''muskrat." and it was agreed to.
Mr.. McFadden of Wells, moved to strik
, out all that portion of the bill which pro
yides that one-half of the the fine shall go t
the person making the complaint. whicl
was disagreed to.
Mr.. Hubbard of Sp' ngfeld. moved t.
amend section l2, so tn it shall read IAN
person or corporation of persons within
this State may put up notices at convenien
places on their premises, wherein they shal
indicate that no fishing is permitted on sait
premises, which was disagreed to; ayes AZ
nays 80
Mr. Bartholomew of Benson, said hat tn,
provisions of this bill should not be mad,
to apply to the waters of Lake Champlain
as fishing is permitted on the New York
side, and We should give our people tht
same privilege.
The bill was then read the third time.
Mr.. Bailey Of Fairhaven, moved to com.
NIT to member to amend by inserting q
section that nothing in this act be so CON
strued as to include the waters of Lake
Champlain, which was opposed by Messrs.
Holden of Barre, Smalley Of Burlington
Norton of Bennington. Wright of Orwell
and Munson OF Manchester, and favored by
Messrs. Bailey of Fairhayen, and Bartholo-
NEW of Benson; disagreed to-
The bill was then passed.
EVENING SESSION.
Rep0rts-From general committee, in favor
of ). lis, to incorporate the village of
Dandy read third time and passed.
Frem committee on judiciary. against H..
i0l, in relation to wills third reading re-
fused.
From committee on highways, bridges
/ a nd farr in favor of II 2l0 tN
rate the Notch Turnpike Company; with
| proposals of amendment, which were agreed
/ to read third time and passed.
From committee on claims. in favor of II .
80, to pay F. 5. Thompson the sum therein
named with proposal of amendment. fixing
the sum at SS.75, which was agreed to
read third time and passed.
From committee on Judiciary in favor of
IL. 500, in amendment Of, and in addition
to, an act establishing a municipal court in
and for the village OF St. Albans; with pro-
posals of amendment. which were agreed
to read third time and passed.
From same in favor of 5. Ill in addition
to sec. 80, chap. 81. G. $, relating to the
sale of intoxicating liquors; with proposals
of amendment, which were agreed to read
third time and passed in concurrence with
proposed amendment.
From same, in favor of II. 300, to pay
Charles Thompson the sum therein named
with proposal of amendment, fixing the sum
at $3.50 26 (restoring to Mr.. Thompson the
amount of fine imposed upon him for assault
with intent to commit rape, ,on the ground
that the verdict of guilty was enormously
rendered.
The bill was opposed by Mr.. Davenport
of Wilmington, Mr.. Adams of Randolph.
(who said he was present at the court, and
heard the trial. and was convinced that he
was guilty.)
Mr.. Shurtliff of Plainfield, said he knew
the man and had the conviction that be was
innocent; and when he came before the
committee with the certificates and recon-
mendations of some of the best men in
Orange and Washington counties, and
also Of the jury who tried him, he thought
it case that called for action at the hands
of the Legislature.
Mr.. Gillett Of Ihetford, said he heard all
Of the first trial. and believed it was a put
up case, and that Mr. Thompson was inno-
cent.
Mr.. Smalley of Burlington, moved to
amend the proposition Of the committee by
making the sum $500, leaving Mr.. Thomp
son TO pay the costs, but renting the tne.
Under the rule of the House, the amend
ment proposed by the committee, was first
in order and that amendment was disagreed
to the question thea recurred on the amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Smalley.
Mr.. Davenport OF Wilmington, demanded
the ayes and nays, which were taken-ayes
l07, nays 20, 50 the amendment was agreed
to.
Mr.. Abel of West Haven moved to strike
out the words "it appearing that said Clark
Thompson is not guilty OF the offence OF
which he was convicted and fined, which
was agreed to.
Mr. Davis of St. Albans, moved TO strike
out the words "and COSTS agreed to.
The bill was then read the third time AMI
passed yeas 90, nays 50.
Mr.. flolbrook of Lexington. called up ;.
81, directing the treasury of the State OF
Vermont TO restore to the treasury Of the
United States of America the sum OF 81
$50 so.
Mr.. Abbott Of Cabot. said there never was
a transaction that sent such thrill OF dis
gust throughout the country, and all who
took part In that transaction, had almost
the mark Of Cain" upon them. 1t was
downright robbery. We should. asa State,
get rid Of this money as quick as We can, and
put it where it belongs.
Mr.. Davis Of s.. Albans. said the taking
of that money, after It had been legalized,
required no moral turpltude upon those
v no took it. Ii Is no Part of our duty TO
say to the Congress OF the United States,
you are thieves and robbers" The money
has come to Us legally. and while We have
to bear our share of the blIdens why not
keep this money which we have perfect
right to- He said that he believed it was
right and proper to keep the money, and
that this clamor was all gotten up foT po-
litical effect, and should not have any effect
upon his actions.
Mr. Munson Of Manchester, said be should
have preferred the original bill; but he pro-
posed tO vote TO get this money out of the
treasury Of the State as quick as possible.
If Mr.. Morrill, felt that he could best con-
suit his self-respect By emptying his pocket
cf it, the State should consult the same self
respect and empty our treasury Of the money
| lie believed Mr.. Morrill, had made a mistake
/ in this case, and the State should not make
/ the same mistake.
Mr.. Hyde of Castleton, agreed with Mr.
/ Davis of st. Albans, and favored the
| States retaining the money in the treasury
Mr.. Abel of West Haven. favored return
! ing the money, to which Mr.. Morrill, had
no right. 1t is a salary grab, and Mr.. Nor
ril, feeling that he could not keep it,
turned it over to the State. Ii did not be-
long to Mr. Morrill, and we cannot retain
the money without sharing in the robbery
of the United States treasury.
On the question of the bill, Mr.. MunsOn
of Manchester, demanded the yeas and nays
| which were taken-ayes l26, nays So so
the bill was read third time.
Mr.. Davenport of Wilmington, said he
was disposed TO hold on to this money, and
would not like to see it slip away from our
treasury so easily. The United States Con-
gress had the right to pass that law, and
did pass it. With most Of the other mem
bers of Congress Mr.. Morrill, took the
money and turned it over to his State to
help US pay our share of the money that
has thus been drawn from the United States,
Let US now keep the money.
Mr.. Bailey of Fairhayen. fully agreed
with Mr. Davenport saying that he thought
he had struck the key note in the matter.
The bill was then psssed-ayes 100. nav.
IL.
Mr.. Shurtliff of Plainfeld, moved to re-
consider the vote passing IL. 1873, in amend
ment of sec G, chap. |, g. s., relating tt
elections.
Mr.. Henry of Chester. moved that th'
motion to reconsider be ordered to lie
which was agreed to.
Mr.. Dana Of Cornwall moved to reconsid
er the vote to dismiss Ii. l0i, to ament
sec. 5, chap. 55 &. s., relating to cower
The motion to reconsider was favored b'
MIR. Ladd of Alburgh, and Mr.. Grout o
Barton opposed by Mr.. Davenport Of vii
', mington, and disagreed to.
Mr. Hyde of Castleton, called up II. 1873
; 10 authorize the trustees of the Rutlant
County Grammar School, to transfer tn
; property of said institution; the amend
| ments proposed by the committee wer
> agree to; read third time and passed.
, The House cOncurred in the Senate pro
, posals of amendment to II. 81 in addition t
/ and in amendment of an act in amendmen
of an act to incorporate the city of Burling
E ton, approved Nov. y. 1864, and of tn
several amendments thereto enacted.
Joint resolution-From the Senate, direct
ing the Secretary of State to procure iroi
T the Board of Education all books, paper,
d and documents in their possession, belong
e ing to said Board, and deposit the same