Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

judicial inquiry.
Senator MEAD thought the provisions of the
bill were great, and briefly spoke In opposition TO
the amendment.
Senator BALLARD thought the bill unjust in
the matter proposed to be amended, and since all
investigations heretofore made had indorsed the
management of the fund, the college ought not to
be subjected to the embarrassment Of having its
funds locked up.
Senator MEAD said his own feelings had some
what changed as to the necessity of the nvestiga-
ton proposed but he thought the minds OF peo-
pie ought to be set at rest. Since there might be
delay in litigation the funds should not be turned
over to the college, II the charges OF misappro-
prlation should be fairly made out
Senator DEANE said the University bore the
name of the state and was a child of the state,
and the state should not infct upon 1t any injus-
tice. The professors of the college were dependent
upon the interest of this fund for their support
The fund therefore should not he tied up.
Senator BEl.DEN was sorry to hear the friends
of the college say that the college would come to
a standstll II the agricultural fund should be cut
off. lie thought the fund had not been applied in
the way designed by the act OF Congress, but he
did not care very strongly TO press his objections
to the amendment At this time.
Senator BALLARD read from the act of Con-
gress. and said that the amendment proposed was
simply to put the bill in conformity with that act
of Congress He knew that the University was in
favor OF the passage Of this bill as much ms any
member Of the legislature, but they wished that
it be stripped of this unjust feature.
Amendment agreed to and bill passed
House bills ntoduced-t. 400, an act relating
to the grand list; to com. on grand list.
II. 40 an act to legaze the grand list Of Monk
ton, Ripton, Newark and Western; to com. on
grand list
II. $40 an act relating to the capture of fish
and game; to com. on game and fisheries,
H. Ill an act relating to tie state library; to
com on finance.
s. 2l4, an actappropriating money for the Re
form School building, from the House with pro-
posals Of amendment
Senator BATrELI moved that the bill he Or
dered to lie and he made the special order Of to-
morrow afternoon at three o'clock, for the reason
that there was another bill pending which should
first be considered. Senator Battell stated some
instances in which minors had been confined in
the Reform School for too long time. Senator
Battell was Intercepted by Senator Ormsbee.
Senator Dyer suggested that this bill had already
passed and the question was only upon the
amendment
Motion to lie lost, and House amendment con-
CURED in.
Senator DANFORTII called up S. 1G4, an act
concerning dogs. The question was upon certain
amendments The amendment striking out the
provision of double damages disagreed to,
The bill was discussed by Senators KING,
Stearns, Peck Dwinell, Danforth, Dyer and Ram
Senator DYER moved that the bill be indefi-
nitely postponed it was 30 ordered, after count.
H. 221, an act in amendment OF an act APP
proved Nov Is, 1874, an act for the protection Of
BtlIt iiouSc fioposhio VI Noh-
House bills introduced-H. 251, an act in addi-
ton to an act incorporating the village of Rut-
land; to gen. com.
H. 314, an act in relation to fishing in Lake
Champain; to com. on game and fisheries.
Joint resOiution-Against the repeal of the re-
sumption act, adopted in concurrence
R'ports-from the com. on agriculture by bill,
providing for a state superintendent ofagricnture.
On motion of Senator Belden ordered to lie and
be made the special order OF this afternoon.
From general committee, upon S. 149, an act in
amendment of an act to regulate the practice OF
medicine in this state, approved November 18th,
1876 by substitute bill Senator Webster ex-
planned the provisions of the substitute bill passed
From judiciary committee, against S. 225, an
act in relation to new trials in capital cases. third
reading refused.
From same, against S. 2i2, an act in amend
ment OF sec so, chap. % 6. s.; third reading
refused.
From same, against S. 1876. an act relating to
security given by county officers; third reading
refused.
From same, in favor of S 1876, an act in relation
TO the service of process in affecting the title
of banks; passed
From committee on claims against S. 156, an
act to pay the town of Granville the sum therein
named; third reading refused.
From same. against ). PA, an act to pay the
town Of Richford the sum therein named; third
reading refused
From judiciary committee, against S. POS, an
act for the collection of judgments by trustee
process third reading refused.
senate-Afternoon.
Senat or KING called up II. 377, an act in rea
ton to fishing in Maidstone Lake; passed in con
currence
Reports-From special committee, in favor of II
iO9, an act in relation to court expenses. On mo-
ton OF Senator Beden, ordered to lie.
From committee on insane asylum, against s
1863, an act in amendment of an act in relation u
the insane poor; third reading refused
From judiciary committee, against =. Ill, an
act to repeal sec, 100 ch, "a of Z $, but recon-
mending an amendment to sec 10; ordered To liz
on motion of Senator Ballard.
From Judiciary committee, against s. 100, an
act in amendment OF the statutes relating to no
taries public; third reading refused.
From Judiciary committee, in favor Of $ 1888
an act in amendment of the statutes In relation
to notice Of special matter of defence. passed
Report of the special committee upon the pest
Hence at the South was submitted and read
From judiciary committee, in favor of II $40
an act in amendment of the statutes in relation
To attachment Of personal property by copy left
in the town clerk office; passed in concurrence.
From general committee, in favor Of H. 800, Al
act relating to societies for the support Of the
gospel passed in concurrence
From com. on claims in favor of II. 200, AN act Il
pay Dudley II. Kendrick the sum therein named
From Judiciary com, in favor of ). lS9 in ad
diion to the statutes relating to mechanics lien
with proposal Of amendment; amendment agreed
TO- and bill passed.
From Judiciary com, in favor OF S. 20i an act
to amend sec. 3. chap. 81, Of <. :. on motion Of
Senator Peck, ordered 10 lie
Senator ORMSBEE called up II 361, an act t.
reduce into one the several acts of Incorporation
of the city of Vergennes. Senator Ormsbee pro
posed certain amendments iD matter OF phrase
| ology, which were agreed 10, and the bill passed
in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Reports-From com. on federal relations, il
favor Of joint resolution relating to nationa
school Of diplomacy adopted in concurrence
Senator Deane said the resolution was Harmless.
at any rate, and passed il.
Joint resoiution-By Senator BELDEN, proyid
ing for evening sessions; adopted.
From gen. COM, in favor Of II. 2i9, an act au
thorizing the pew owners Of the Union Meeting
House in Plymouth to dispose OF the same.
From com. on finance, upon II 39l, an act fix
ing the salaries of certain state officers, with pro
posa Of amendment.
| The amendments fix the sum Of Sl7OO as III,