Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-12-10

res said that HAYDEN had put in all the case he had
before AT the trial and new evidence beside ana
thai the simple question was whether the state
should let the case 60 by default on its part.
Mr.. Smith Of st. JOhnsbury and Hinckley oi
chelsea and Mr.. Thompson oi lrasburgh discussed
the matter.
Adopted in concurrence.
Flagmen al Railroad Crossings-H ll9, an act
compelling certain railroad companies to keep nag
man At Barhers crossing IN the town OF Pow nai
read third time.
Mr.. Page Of Rutland said that he understood a
general law was in projection which would cover
this as well other cases and If We should begin TO
pass bills like this we should be overwhelmed with
bills OF this Kind and he moved that the bill be Or
dered 10 lie.
Mr.. Howe of Ludlow thought the matter ought TO
be disposed Of now.
Mr.. Brown of Grand Isle said the parties inter-
ested were satisfied with this bill and hOpedii would
be disposed of.
Mr.. Page then asked unanimous consent 10 with
draw his notion Mr.. HapgoOd OF Peru objected
The motion was then put and lost The bsl was
then passed
Passed-H 23s. an act laying ajax tofthree cents
on the dollar on the county OF Chiitenden, was re-
ported favorably by Mr.. Palmer, from the Special
committee OF members from said county read the
third time and passed.
Securities on writs-Mr. Hnckley in behalf OF
Judiciary Committee, adversely to H. 269. an act re-
ating TO securities on wrts which provides that no
person named as recogniZance in a writ, shall be
liable 10 the defendant for costs unless the consent
OF such person TO be made surety was given person.
sHy or IN writing, 10 the authority Issuing the
writ.
MI. tOOb or StraUOrd WHO introduced lnt blll
thought this ought not to be passed by without dis
cussing It. That many persons had become liable
for costs without their knowledge by having their
names placed upon the writ.
Messrs. Julevine of Hardwick and Howe of Lud-
low favored the bill, Messrs. Hinckley OF Chelsea,
Thompson of Irasburgh. Harvey of Topsham, Butter
field of Whitingham Briggs OF Brandon explained
the evils that would arise II this bill was passed.
Mr.. Judevine moved that the bill lie, and Mr.
Thompson amended by making II special order for
O'clock Monday afternoon. Which motions were
agreed TO.
Mr.. Clark without expression of opinion H. $50, an
act relating 10 the pay OF members of the General
Assembly.
ON motion of Mr. Butterdeld of Nottingham or
dered 10 lie and he made special osdef for Tuesday
ut p. III.
From the General Committee in regard to II. 25l
an act TO establish the pay If members OF the Cen
eral Assembly, who reported that no further Iegs-
litiOn was necessary on this subject.
Mr.. Howe of Ludlow moved TO amend by 1ning
the Hank as 10 make the pay $3.50 for the session.
Mr. Colburn spoke against making any hXed sal
ary.
on motion of Mr.. Page Of Rutland the bill was
ordered to lie and be made the special order for
Tuesday at p. m., so a. 10 be considered at the
same time as the other bill.
From same committee by Mr.. Booth against u.
2l6. act relating to the rate OF interest (making
any agreed rate lawful y third reading refused.
From same committee by Mr.. Booth against II
800, an act TO regulate saw bills; on motion oil MI
From same committee by Mr. Tiffany in favor of
II. 332 an act providing Tor the safe keeping OF
public records
A discussion ensued in regard 10 this bill which
was participated in by Mr.. Booth of MOrTistown,
Hendrick OF Hydepark. Thompson OF Irasbursh,
Dowd OF New Haven, Smith OF st. Johnsbury and
Hnckley OF Chelsea The third reading was order
ed for Monday afternoon.
Passed-S. -, an act t0 enable the Sandhar
Bridge company 10 issue preferred stock for the
purpose Of building highway and bridge was re-
ported fayorably from the the Committee on High
WAY Bridges and Ferries, read the 3rI time and
passed.
Adjourned