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the seven He moved that the bill be ordered to
lie; and if this motion should prevail, he would al
introduce 4 resolution directing the com mt
tee on Court Expenses to inquire INTO the e1pSuI-
ency of now reducing the number of jud zes.
Mr. Melendy Of Cambridge, briefly favored the re-
ducton Of the number OF judy
Mr. Howe of Ludlow, and Mr. Sprague OF Bran
don, and Mr. Powers of Ripton, opposed the motion
for the bill to lie.
to work as hard poor men do who sit here IN
the State House. he pitied them.
Mr Collins Of Barton, had seen no evidence 10
convince him that six judges could do the work,
and therefore he must oppose the bill to reduce the
number.
Mr. Redington of RUTLAND. said in his section Of
tie state there was business constantly arising re
quiring the services OF the Judges and he believed
II impossible for six mon to perform The work now
there may be thorough investigation OF the whole
matter. and find out where the reduction cln best
be made.
Mr. Howe OF Ludlow, opposed the motion to lie.
Mr. Barber Of SYNDICATE opposed delay.
Dir Dwinell of Planield, desired 10 know II the
work OF the Judges Is now equally divided, and II
the work of the whole can be put upon SIX without
detrimcat to the courts.
Mr. Alexander Of 6uliford, agreed with Mr. Dwin-
Mr Dart of Weathsrsield. said that the iniorma-
tion that came TO him tended to show that i've
judges sufficient for the business Of the state
and he had been informed that one member of this
House would favor reduction Of the court to five
given 10 the five.
Mr Redinston Of Rutland, favored caution and no
hasty action.
Sir Hubbard of Plymouth, SAID if i, was, as ad-
mitted by the gentleman from st JOhnsbury yoster-
day, matter Of mere courtesy that it becomes nee
esslry for to retain the seven judges. we better
lay aside courtesy and reduce our expenses.
Mr. Poland of st JOhnshury. said the matter Of
judicial harmony among the judges wis one Of the
most essential points for their usefulness, and now
to say to any of them that they must step down,
would tend to destroy The harmony OF ths court
l Ia ill., mar he
number from six to seven Judges, and stood almost
slOne in the profession as opposing the increase
His experience on the bench, when there were but
| six judges was that there was ample time for the
business OF the courts, and in less time than IS now
| consumed in each county with seven Judges. The
| business has greatly increased, and the members
sit longer than when he was on the bench but for
all that he had n little of the old prejudice in him
| that we needed hut six Judges There was how
the fact that should do injustice TO indiyid
| ual members should any ona Of them be dropped
| out. He preferred to leave the court it now Is,
and provide that in Of vacancy il shall not be
filed by the Governor, and then we shall have the
naked question to decide without injury to any one
Mr. sprague Of Brandon said he should certainly
favor reduction to six. The friends OF those af-
fected when we attempt to reduce salaries and ex-
penses would naturally bestir themselves to gave
| their official friends But we should act without
| regard to friendship or favoritism.
| Dir Howe of Castleton briefly favored delay.
| Mr. Eaton of Dauvillc, demanded the previous
| question, which seconded by the House, and
the motion for the bill to lie was disagreed TO.
| The question recurring, Shall the bill pass.
/
| self into two questions Can six Judges do the
work, and II six can do the work. shall we retain
and pay the seven just out Of courtesy to any mem
Mr. Poland Of st Johnsbury, by perm sson Q! Mr
Howe. stated that the court at the present time did
not report all the cases heard by it, cover
| ed points already decided.
Dir Howe Of Ludlow. replied that the unreported
| cases were no more now than they were before the
| number of judges was increased. He thought We
| should reduce them without waiting for the hand
| Of death to relieve US.
Mr. Bingham of Essex, demanded the previous
| question, which was seconded by the House, and
| the main question was then put-Shall the bill
pass And on that question, Mr Poland Of St
which were now taken-ayes l3i, rays q, so the
| bill was passed.
Joint Assembly.
At twelve o'clock, the Senate appeared in the
Hall Of the House Of Representatives pursuant to
act Of Congress, emitted AN act to regulate the
times and manner Of holding elections for Senators
in Congress-" approved July 18th, A. D. 1850, and
| in conformity with JOINT resolution adopted for
| that PURPOSE Hon. 4. P. Cotton President Of the
Senate. in the chair Hon George Nichols, Score
tary Of State. Clerk.
The portion OF the journal Of the Senate for Octo
Der 18TH s7S. relating to the election Of Senator,
named in the soremento ned act OF Congress and
joint resolution having been read by the secratary
Dr. Baldwin, and that portion of the Journal Of the
House. of the lime date relating to the election Of
the same Office, having been read by the clerk Mr..
Newell, and it appearing therefrom that Justin S.
Morrill, OF STAFFORD, had received a majority Of all
the votes cast in both houses he was declared duly
elected n Senator from the State OF Vermont, to
represent said State in the Congress OF the United
States, Tor the ull term Of SIX years from and after
| the 18th day Of March, A. ID. 1879 The Joint As
sembly then dissoved and the Senate withdrew
Joint Resolution-From the Senate. that the joint
| committee Of the Senate and House on the work
house be directed TO Jointly visit and inspect the
wOrkhOuse at Rutland and report TO their respect
| i've Houses the condition thereof and also if any
legislation or appropriations are necessary to CON-
| plete the same adopted In concurrence.
On motion Of Mr. Mack of iiinosburgh, ad-
| iourned
Afternoon.
| Bills introduced and reierred-By Mr. Radinyton
| Of Rutland, regulating tho sale Of intoxicating
liquors the bill Is similar TO the Massachusetts,
license law, containing IL sections and occupying
| fry minutes in reading by the clerk.
Mr. Miles OF Craftsbury, objected TO the second
reading of the bill.
Mr. Redington Of Rutland asked that the bill bs
referred, that it mi ght be considered in committee
and give opportunity to show where is the great
leak from the treasury IN the mitter of court ex-
Mr. Sprague of Brandon, favored the courtesy ola
second reading Of all bills.
Mr. Miles of Crlftsbury, did not believe this
House would for minute prOpcse 10 pass such
bill making so radical change in our liquor law
Mr Judeyins OF Hardwick said he was opposed to
the passage Of the bill; but was in favor of the
courtesy OF second reading.
The second reading Of the bill was thea ordered
The bill was read the second time and referred to
the Committee on judiciary.
Numerous petitions from various towns were in
troduced, relating to the case Of John Phair, all
j.
By Mr. Huse o, Montpelier, to repeal sec. and
in amendment Of chap 80, Of the general statutes.
relation to the observance OF the Sabbath and OF
religious.meetings; to Committee on Judiciary.
By Mr. Mack OF Hinesburgh, providing for the
compensation OF the members Of me General Assem-
bly,, $50, and mileage for each biennial term) 10
Committee Salaries and Fees.
From the Senate 9, relating to the abatement Of
school taxes to Committee on Education.
From COMMITTEES on Federal Relations without ex-
preston Of opinion ii 30 in relation to voters in
Town, municipal and school meetings; submitted
oil arHf ha. VnfnTff aa
ed from the further consideration Of the bill and
the third reading was refused.
The report o: the committee states That they
find the following facts-that the bill was intro
duced to enable certain unnaturllized persons CALI
ed Scotch coyenanters, to vote in town, municipal
and school district meetings. These persons do not
become naturalized because thsy have certain
religious scruples against taking the oath required
10 support the Constitution of the United states
because said Constitution does not expressly recog-
nize the existence of God. These persons indus
trious and law abiding citizens generally
From Committee on Highways, bridges and er-
ries, in favor OF 25, relation TO private roads
third readin. made special order for tomorrow
morning at 1890 o'clock.
to amend sec l. Of act relating 10 town and DIS
trict systems Of schools, approved Nov 20, lS72
and amended and approved Nov p, l576,
with proposal OF amendment 50 that toTrs can
vote from town to district system BY vote
ofthe town ence in tve years. The amendment was
opposed by Mr. Spfague o. Brandon.
The amendment was favored by MIR SStt o.
Manchester and Mr. Camp OF Newport.
Mr. SDrague OF Brandon moved 10 amend the
amendment by making it applicable TO any third
annual March meeting instead Of any fifth annual
March meeting, which was agreeito.
MIR Spragus OF Brandon moved to further amend
by inserting the word after instead OF the world
at before the words any third annual March
meeting"
MIR Camp opposed this amendment as opening
the question to annual discussion and agitation
every year after three years. and place the whole
matter back nearly where il is In the original bill.
The amendment was further discussed by Mr.,
spraguo Of Brandon, Mr. Dartt Of Weathersdeid; Mr.
Brown Ct Richford Mr. Nash OF Shelburn, MIR HOwa
of Ludlow and Dir Hayward OF Addison the amend
ment was agreed TO and the bill was read the third
time and passed.
On motion OF Mr Marsh OF Franklin, the Houss
ldjluTned.
THE BALIsrON MURDER TRIAL.