Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-23

OF this state made the special order for half-past
ten o'clock, was taken up
Mr.. HAIEN Of Hartford said there were facts
connected with these normal schools which should
be carefully considered before e can he prepared
to re-charter these schools. This could be prop
erly done only by a special committee.
Mr.. WATERMAN Of johnson was DESTROYS
that all the facts should he made ~ appear before
the House but he thought the committee on edu-
cation was the proper committee to consider the
subject.
Mr.. EATON Of Danville opposed special com
mittee as entaing an increased expense
Mr. HOWE Of Casteton favored its reference
to the committee on education, who could better
make the necessary examinations. II any were
found necessary, than any new committee
Mr. EATON Of Danyille moved that the resolu-
ton he dismissed
Mr., HAVEN of Hartford said there were things
that he wanted b. more fully understand and
which could he ascertaned only BY thorough in
ve'tigition by special committee. He should
demand the yeas and nays on the question to
dismiss
Mr. WATERMAN Of johnson said tho school
Mt johnson invited the closest investigation Of the
school In his town. but thought the committee on
education was the proper committee to make it,
Mr.. COLLINS Of Burton favored investg ton,
but not by special committee, and Nj Howe OF
of Castleton concurred in the views Of Mr. Collins
and said the school ut Castleton would only be
too glad to have the committee on education visit
that school and make the most thorough examin-
alton of the workings and management of that
school.
On the question Of dismiSsing the resolution.
the result was-yeas 1866; nays IS. So the resoln-
ton was dismissed.
Joint resolution BY MIR HAZEN Of Hartford,
that, " Whereas, The charters of the several
normal schools in this state will have expired BE-
fore the next session OF the legislature: ResOloed
That the committee on education be instructed to
| investigate the status OF said schools. aud If in
their Judgment necessary to visit the same and
report by bill of otherwise upon the de-irabty
OF renewing $ nd charter or Charters adopted on
| the part oi the House.
Reports From {, mmittee on education, in IA
vnr OF H. y, relating to the alteration Of school
Districts with proposal Of amendment, pending
| which, the bill was ordered to lie.
From general committee in favor Of H. 1l6 to
change the name of Charles Clark Dyer to John
| stewart Clark read third time and passed.
| From committee ON judiciary in favor OF II.
! III. to repeal sec. 3 and in amendment Of and in
addition to chap %, &. T., relating To the obser-
vance Of the sabbath and of religious meetings;
with prop 'sal Of amendment, that hereafter any
action commenced against any town t. recover
damages sustained by reason Of the insutliviency
or want of repair OF any highway in such town,
it shall be no defence to such town against such
! action, that such damage occurred on Sunday
! MIR. POLAND explained the decisions OF the
courts IN different states, and stated that the
present Sunday law is u dead letter on the stat
ute books but they could not recommend the re-
peal Of that law. The committee, however, were
opposed to allowing towns to shield themselves
from the insuffriency Of the highways behind
best to report the bill with amendment
Mr.. JAMESON of lrasburgh said to make the
town liable for damages that may occur on Sun
day was To compel the towns to work on the
highways in cases Of sudden damage on Saturday
night lie was opposed to the amendment
Mr.. llUSE of Montpelier said he introduced
the bill at the request OF certain persons who
thought some such law necessary. But he was
opposed to the original bill and amendment We
should not pay man for damages occurring
while men are in illegal occupations; he pre-
ferred TO keep up the safeguards for the present
Sunday law.
Mr. BINGHAM Of Essex was not prepared to
favor this bill. In the 10Th chapter of Exodus we
should find the origin OF the sabbath, and he
thought we should not legislate in II manner to
set aside the objects for which the sabbath is set
aside rs a day of rest. The courts have been
very liberal in constituting the law not to re-
strict the necessary rights Of the people. The
present law is designed to potect tile day from
unnecessary des Grafton; and lie p' eiered that il
any man violated the law he should do ii at his
own risk and not at the risk of the towns through
which he might Illegally travel,
Mr.. POLAND said he needed no especial immu
nifty in the matter of sunday travel As he was not
much given to travel on that day He said the
Law was just as obligatory that the roads should
he kept in repair ON Sunday, Tor the use Of legit
mate travellers people who want 10 g To church
or to 90 for doctor, or any charitable purpose
upon any other day. The gentleman from
lrasburgh was probably interested in the law
from the fact that his town had got rid Of damage;
because it occurred on the Sabbath And rs to the
quotation OF the gentleman from Essex, he should
have had more respect for it ii lie had not ttker
his extract from ten. CIRCUITS brief in the lras
burgh case, instead OF from an older book. liz
would maintain the sacredness Of the Sabbath
but we should also maintain the fear Of the town
OF liability for insufliciency OF highways
MIR. JAMESON sald II there VAS no penalty TO
: insufficient highways he believed cal pride woul,
induce the people OF the towns t. muintaiu slit;l
bic and sufficient roads for public travel.
The amendment proposed by the committee
was then agreed to, and the bill rs amended wa
read the third time
Mr.. HOWELL of Albany moved that the ques
ton of the passage of the bill be IN ,de the specia
order for halipist two o clock tomorrow alter
noon; which was agreed to.
y Bills introduced aud ycterFed-By Mr.. EATON
of Dluville, relating ~ tie highway (nD suits u
: be allowed against any town Tor insutcieucy o
! highway; to com. on highways, bridges AM
ferries.
By Mr. MoNAHAN of Uuderhill, in amend
i ment of see ~ Oh. 81, Z. 5 to COM on Judiciary
j by Mr., WHITE vi Calais in addition to au nc
to Incorporate the national life insurance com
: panv; to com. ON corporations.
II BY Mr.. BROWN ui Benson to amend sec. IL
chap 20, Z. >; To com on highways, bridges AM
. ferries.
It by Mr. CURRIER of Troy, abolishing tn
Board of Agriculture. and establishing Stat
Superintendent Of Agricultural Affairs; to gen
com
!. BY Mr. WATERMAN of johnson, petition re
= latrg to John Z phair; u committee judiciary
BY Mr. POLAND OF ST. Johnsbury, by request
r relating to the practice OF dentistry; to genera
N committee
proceedings in the count of chauceiy; to commit
- tee ON judiciary
/. by MIR DAMON Of Victory, petition relatin
u the case of John Z. Phair; To com on judicial
e On motion Of Mr. PACKER Of Mount Holly, ad
s. House-Afternoon.
Bhis, etc, introduced and ~ terred-By Mr.. PC
~ ~ I..l.t III.