Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-16

a brief review of the very gratifying condi- |
tlon Of the state treasury; good word for
the state boarl Of education, which the
governor trulhfully says "may bo regarded
rs II part OF the settled policy Of the state"
for the board of agriculture; and for the re-
form school; suggestion Of the need and
value of public town libraries; and some
timely advice in reference to the .jails and
state prison-the fruit Of long familiarity
with the working Of our criminal system
make up the message. The governors only
positive recommendations nre in connection
with this latter subject. His views with re-
gard to sentencing to the states prison Of
tenders convicted Of minor oGcnses, and on
tho need of II work house us I'm adjunct to
the jails-arO entitled to great weight. IL is
high time that tho legislature took up the
subject IN sober earnest.
FrIddy. - In the Senate the governors
message was read aud ordered to lie. Sem
ntor Albert Clarke introduced bill to pre-
vent railroad companies giving passes,
which was referred to the committee on
railroads.
In the House, the committee of ways and
means were instructed to inform them
selves, with the power to send Tor persons
and papers, whether tine sum Of 81, 3S8. 80,
that was paid into the treasury Of this state
by Hon. Justin S. Morrill,. rightfully belongs
there or not, and report.
petition was presented from The towns
of Wllliston and War,lsboro asking the
amendment OF the prohbitory law 80 that
the penalty shall include both fine and inn
prisOnment for each oflense; that owners of
premises who knowingly permit tenants to
sell liquor shall suffer the same penalty;
that the person srllng any portion of the
liquor whereby man becomes intoxicated
shall be liable for all damages resulting from
his intoxcation, and also to said persons
wife and minor children for all moneys paid
by him FOR lines and costs for n;oxcation,
or any other Olienscs committed while in
toxicatcd.
MIR. Henry, of Chester, introduced bill
providing that tho supreme court shall here
after consist Of three Judges, and shall hold
session in Rutland for the hearing of cases
from Grand Isle, Chittenden, Addison, Rut-
land. Bennington, Windsor and Windham
Counties, and another ut Montpelier for the
rest of the state. Referred to committee on
Judiciary.
"A protest was entered against the right of
the member from Cornwall to his seat and
referred to the committee ON elections.
Mr.. Blodgett introduced bill laying
tax on Caledonia County, which was refer
red TO select committee consisting of the
members from Caledonia County.
A resolution was adopted that the conf
miItee on manufactures DO instructed to
examine the proposed reciprocity treaty with
! Canada, and report to the House their opin-
Ion rs to tho effect its ratification would
have upon the manufacturing interests of
the state, IN order that the legislature may
make such recommendation to our delega-
ton in Congress, in regard to the treaty. MS
they may deem proper.
SIturtidy.-Nothing of Importance was
done by the Senate, except to adjourn before
noon to , O'Clock Monday.
In the House. A. c. Brown. of Mon,pcl-
Ter, and o. $. Bliss. of Georgia, were ap-
pointed official reporters.
Mr.. Perrin, of Berlin. offered resolution,
which WAS adopted, requesting the commit
tee on highways, bridges. and ferries. to in
quiro whether some legislation is not neces-
sary in the repairing of highways and
bridges. and to guard towns against unjust
damages and costs incurred by the raveling
public.
MIR. Dana, of Cornwall, introduced Joint
resolution, which was adopted on the part
of the House, that the joint committee on
the reform school be instructed to inquire
into the cNpediency of establishing reform-
atory institution for girls. upon similar
basis to that already established for boys. ut
Waterbury.
Mr.. Holden, of Clarendon, introduced u
bill, which was referred To general commit
tee, to protect butter aud cheese mnnuftc-
turers.
MOnddy.-The House joint resolution re-
speeding reform school for girls was adopted
in concurrence by the Senate.
Senator Clarke introduced u bill LAYING a
tax on franklin County for the completion
OF the court louse-which was referred to
the Franklin County senators.
bill was introduced by Senator Choss-
more To make it lawful to take eight per
cent. interest when so specified IN contract.
Referred to committee on judiciary.
In the House II bill similar to that of Mr..
Chessmore was introduced and referred to u
special committee.
Mr.. Smalley introduced p bill laying u
tax ON Chittcnden County, and one by Mr..
Davis laying tax on Franklin County. Re-
fcrrcd to special committees.
THeSday-In the Senate, Mr.. REYNOLDS
bill to equaize railroad freights and fares
was referred to comnitte on railroads.
Bills were referred TO judiciary commit
tco in regard to the liquor traffic; providing
that mortgages on hotel fixtures may be
acknowledged and recorded in the same
manner Ms mortgages on real estate pro-
vidlng that no witness shall be excused
from testiIying in criminal cases on the
ground that his testimony mny tend to Grim
mate himself, but that no testimony so given
shall be used against tho witness except in
an action for perjury,
A committee WAS voted TO inquire why
the legislative committee of 1872, selected
TO investigate alleged Legislative corruption
and railroad nIismanagcmont, have not yet
made their report.
A bill WAS introduced providing for an
increase of penalty for burgariously enter
ing sleeping apartments, and adding cars
and saloons to the list of buildings named in
the act
petition was presented asking that pro.
vision he male for better accommodations
for female convicts in states prison, and
recommending the distribution among the
needy families of prisoners, tho surplus
profits of the prison; to joint committee OH
reform school.
In the House Mr.. Curry. of Hinesburgh,
introduced n bill to prohibit towns and cities
from specializing in intoxicating liquors.