Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-27
LEGISLATIVE.

Senate.-On Tuesday, of last week, it was voted to adhere to the former vote rejecting the bill validating the contracts of married women. n.-Resolutions were passed to inves- tigate the charges in regard to the present con- dition of the capitol dome piers; for procuring portrait of Governor Andrews at an expense not exceeding $500.-Bills passed incorpora- ting the Wolcottville fire district and pro- viding for the appointment of receivers for trust companies, the same as for banking in- stitutions.- following measures were re- jected: providing for the taxation of educa- tional and ecclesiastical property concerning the admission of attorneys to practice in the state concerning sales of lager beer and in- toxicating liquors.
 On Wednesday, message was received from the Governor transmitting certain reso- lutions of the Virginia legislature protesting against federal interference with state courts. The resolution condemning the anti Chinese legislation, recently passed in Congress pass ed unanimously. In support of the resolution Mir. Phillips spoke with great ernestness and power He said he twas opposed to the raid now being made in Congress against the Chi | nese. Heretofore we have always welcomed the advent of foreigners on our shores. This country has gladly furnished a home for the weak and oppressed of all other nations Is this to be reversed? He trusted not. When we have nothing to fear but Chinese emigra- tian we shall be far away from danger. Should they ever desire to come to Connecticut we will receive them with the sentiments of ouI old motto knowledge, liberty, religion Let them come to America, we will try and do them good. ."-The following matters were re- jected: de killing of birds de prisoners and | officers of state prison; de employment ot school teachers relating to dispositions; re- lating to courts; concerning the duties of grand jurors; relating to prosecuting officers; de property qualification of electors de duties o1 selectmen.-An invitation to attend the Put nam centennial was accepted. A resolution | passed authorizing the quartermaster genera to issue certain ordnance supplies for use al | that celebration.-A resolution passed author izing payment of James c. Wakely of salary as member of the legislature for 1S69
 On Thursday the following bills, &5c., were rejected: prohibiting judges acting as arbitra tors; de rate of interest; petition of Franklin Newton, of Washington, for restoration of for feited rights. Adjourned till Tuesday noon.
 House.-On Tuesday, of last week, Mr. Robinson, of Hartford introduced the follow | ing resolution
 ResozOed 6y ttts Assembly, That the proposed law now pending in the Congress of the United Stated restricting Chinese immigration, is ir l fragrant violation of a sacred and honorable treaty, and is wholly inconsistent with the principles and traditions of our republic anC with the broad principles of human freedom and it is our earnest hope that it's provisions may never disgrace our national statutes
 Mir. Robinson supported the resolution in g very eloquent and forcible speech Mr. Graves said he heartily endorsed what had been said and hoped there would not be a dissenting l voice against the passage of the resolution The act is contrary to the spirit of our institu tions and to the spirit of American liberty Remonstrances of the people of Goshen agains the release of Henry Chamberlain from state prison and of the people of Plymouth agains the release of Stephen Abbott from state pris on, were referred.
 On Wednesday the invitation to attend the Putnam centennial celebration was accepted Resolutions passed authorizing the use o certain quartermaster's stores at the Putnam celebration; and incorporating Wolcottvillt fire association following bills were passed for the taxation of property belonging !, to educational and ecclesiastical corporations extending the time in which the state militit shall receive pay, from two days to ten pro viding for the re-enlistment of members of the National Guard; providing for the service o process where there is more than one defend ant; that the willful placing of dead animals in any waters of the state shall be punished by fine of not less than $7 nor more than $50
 On Thursday the. resolution proposing bi ennial session of the legislature was passed with only one dissenting vote. MT. Grave. said this was pet measure of his, and he be | lieved that no measure more in aid of genuine reform, had been presented to the people O the state. The great benefit, aside from the economical aspect, is that we shall have bu