Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-10-18

JOHN hUBBELL,
ii HUBBxLL."
ON motion of lIr Huse Of Montpelier the essa 20
and all matters connected with it, wss referred to
a special committee of three members Of the llouse
| to be appoinied by the Speaker.
Joint Resoutions-By Mr. Camp Of Newport,
| providing for Joint Assembly at halfpast two
o'clock in the Afternoon OF Monday, Oct. lith, to
| hear the repcrt Of the joint committee apo nted
| to canvass the votes Tor Members of Congress ;
adopted on the part Of the House.
| similar resolution from the Senate. fixing II
| o'clock Tuesday forenoon, for the same purpose,
was adopted in concurrence. The vote adopting
the resolution introduced by sir Camp was recon
| sidered, and by unanimous consent Mr. Camp with
Resolution-By Mr. Tucker of Newbury, that
| Henry A. Jackman he admitted to a seat 10 this
House as the Representative from the town Of Top
| sham, he having been duly elected such Repre-
sentative at the freemen's meeting duly held for
| such purpose; referred to Committee on Elections
keports-tr9m COMMITTEE on judiciary in favor
of ii. 9, providing for tho revision OF the public
| laws of this State; with proposals of amendment
Striking out the words Luke r. Poland. Asshel
| Peck and c " Willard" and inserting the words
g the Governor is hereby authorized to appoint
sOmc suitable person to revise the public laws of
this stHte); which amendments were agreed to
third reading ordered.
From COMMITTEE on Judiciary, in favor of II IL,
TO amend Sec i, ch rs, of the general statutes re
lating to costs before justice Of the peace, with
proposal OF amendment Qimting amount Of costs to
i've dollars when amount OF debt or jud gment does
not exceed that sum-; pending the ousderation of
which amendment
amendment be ordered to lie en- the table until af
tor the report Of committee in regard 10 court
penses
Mr. Bingham of Essex explained the fees tllt At
tend the bringing OF a suit before justice of tho
peace, and the necessity OF allowing larger
amount Of costs to be recovered than is given by
present statutes lie opposed dolsy and favored
the amendment
Mr. Sprague of Brandon favored the motion to lie
on tne table that members may have opportunity
to consider tho matter.
Sir Eaton Of Danville agreed with Mr. sprarue
and favored delay.
Mr. Fuller Of tairhaven. said this bill had moth
ing TO do with the matter OF court penses that
committee was appointed to investigate the matter
o. court expenses which paid out Of the State
treasury ano in which the State is interested. In
der trials o. the knd referred to in this bill costs
come out Of tie etate treasury, but each party pays
his own costs. only so far the costs
from the opposing party. lie thought the matter
might As we'll be settled now as to postpone ii.
MIR Hubbard Of Plymouth. said If We increase the
amount Of costs that may be recovered. we should
put upon the statute books an nducemen to bring
yexatious suits
Mr. Nash OF shelburne, was opposed to so many
changes o! the laws, unless he could real ntces-
sity for 1t. this case, he could not sse the
sity Of any change, as are try ng to reduce the
expenses OF the people. and this bill tends 10 in
crease such expenses.
by Mr. Sprague of Brandon, Mr. Fuller OF Fairhaven
who said If we are trying to stop petty litigation
and vexat.ous suits, let us pass bill to prevent
any man from bringing suit in any court of 1.-The
State unless the claim amounts to $40 or Overland
Mr. Howe OF Ludlow.
The bill aud amen iment were then ordered
to lie.
From Committee Claims in favor o. Ii. - Jpsy
MA. bingham the sum therein named with amend
ment liking the sun at $50 which was agreed To- |
and the bill was read the third time and passei.
From Committee on Public Libraries, in favor of !
ii. Ii, relating 10 public Libraries; read the third
time and passed.
From committee ON Judiciary aga'nst II 30, re
lating to the pOweTs If attorneys At law third |
reading refused.
Third Keadin.-Mr Poland called up II. Is. pro |
viding for certifying records: read the third time
and passed.
H. y. amending section 81 Of an act relating to !
public burial grOuncs and their enlargement; read
third time AMI passed.
On motion of Sir Oicutt Of Roxbury, adjourned. !
Afternoon.
Joint resolution From the Senats granting the
use OF the Hall OF the House Of Representatives on
tho evening OF October n to the Board Of Agricul-
ture. for the purpose Of hearing an address from
Prof II M scely of Midebury COLLEGE, secretary OF
the Board; adopted in Concurrence,
Remonstrance, by Mr. Poland Of ST JOhnsbury, uf
U A Whipple and others against tho extsb sion OF
The provisions of an act to Instructions from
Pa assumpsic river; TO Committee on Judiciary
Report-From Committee On Highways. Bridges
and Ferries, IN favor of ii q, TO amend Sec 9 Of an
act approved Nov % ls64, rotating to highways and
bi ID ges read the third time and passed.
On motion OF Mr. Poland Of st JOhnsbury the
House adjourned.