Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-16
SparnaI aIto GGluier.
Wednesday Morning, Feb. 1e. 1881.
At the State Capitol.

Wednesday Morning, Feb. 16. 1881. #
 At the State Capitol.
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 HARTFORD, Feb. 15, 1881. Especial Correspondence of JOURNAL AND COURIER
 The members of the General Assembly were, as rule, present at the opening of the Senate and House to-day at 12:30 p. m. There were as usual on the opening day of the week some absentees, but sufficient number were present for the Transaction of the business, and the different reports of committees were rapidly disposed of by be- ing tabled for calendar and printing. The ''Third House" was not largely represented to-day, the lobby being almost deserted; to- morrow. however, they will undoubtedly come together in force and lively work may be looked for from this important body. It was expected that the hearing regarding the new county Waterbury, would have talk en place to-day before the special committee on new counties and county lines. There was only brief consideration of the subject, however, and during this time the matter took an altogether unexpected turn. When the committee assembled at 2:30 Hon. s. W. Kellogg who appeared in the interest of Waterbury, arose and said that he appeared in favor of the proposed new county. He argued that the State lost largely in fines and costs in criminal cases from Waterbury, ow ing to the criminal court being so far re- moved from that city, many such cases drop ping out in consequence. He did not under stand that New Haven made any objection to the proposed change, yet there were other towns that did object. In view of this fact he did not feel like urging action on the bill this year, and he would therefore suggest to the committee that they recommend that the bill be continued to the next General As sembly, when, after the towns in interest had had opportunity to consult with each other and it should be found that majority were opposed to the change, then they (Waterbury) would willingly let the matter drop. This proposition took the op- ponents of the bill by surprise, and ex-Gov- ernor Andrews and Hon. Gideon H. Hollis ter, who appeared in opposition to the scheme, asked for 8 brief recess that they might consult as to the course they would take. This was granted and the attorneys retired. After an absence of few moments they returned and Governor Andrews stated to the committee that himself and colleague were willing that the case should be put over for week, so that they could consult with the several towns they represented regarding the proposition made by the attorney on the other side. He thought, however, that the towns and citizens that he represented would not be willing to postpone the case, but on the contrary would insist upon the case be- ing tried before this committee The con- mittee then decided to postpone the further hearing until Wednesday, February 23d, at ? Pr m.
 The repeal of the 'trailroad color-blind 1 law'' was considered before the Con- ! mittee on Railroads. Col. Dexter R. Wright, of New Haven, appeared before the commit tee and made an extended argument in favor l of the repeal or essential modification of the | present law. President Watrous of the Con- solidated road was also present and favored l changes in the law that would make it more | practicable.
 The Judiciary committee this afternoon were ! listening patiently to the advocates of woman suffrage, who desire 8 bill passed that will give women the power to vote on all matters relating to the public schools. John Hooker, of Hartford, advocated the bill, as did also Mrs. Isabella Hooker. Miss Julia Smith, of Glastonbury, and others. It is hardly prob able that the bill will be reported favorably This evening argum ents were heard be- fore the Committee on Railroads regarding the extension of the Valley railroad, which has been under consideration for a number of days Tomorrow evening the same con- mittee will hear argum ents of counsel for the reorganization of the Connecticut Western railroad.
 Following is 8 summary of the business transacted to-day.
 Senate.
 The Senate assembled at 12:3O o'clock, Lieutenant Governor Bulkeley in the chair.
 Prayer was offered by Chaplain Sage.
 The following reports of committees were received:
 Committee on Finance-Favorable on the resolution appointing committee to report plans and estimates of a statue of Governor Buckingham.
 Committee on Judiciary-Favorable on bill for an act concerning executors favora- ble on bill for act establishing city court in the city and town of Middletown substitute resolution on an act concerning salaries and fees; unfavorable on @ bill for an act concerning legal fees unfavorable on bill authorizing the town of East Haven to issue bonds; unfavorable on resolution re- latlng to the action of the justices of the peace in the borough of Danbury.
 Committee on Cities and dBoroughs-Favor- able on the bill authorizing the sewerage of the city of New London.
 Committee on Insurance-Favorable on the bill amending the charter of the Wind ham County Mutual Fire Insurance company
 The annual report of the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane, the Connecticut School for Inebriates and the State Reform School were accepted and the usual number of copies ordered printed
 The annual returns of the various rail- roads in the State were received and referred to the Committee on Railroads.
 Senator Coe introduced resolution in- structing the Committee on Insurance to in- quire and report to the present Assembly whether the Hartford Life and Annuity In surance company or any other company has any chartered or any legal right to do busi- ness under the name of cooperative insur- ance, said to be in no way subject to the con- trol and supervision of the insurance con- missioner
 Various matters from the House were act ed upon in concurrence.
 At 1:15 o'clock the Senate adjourned.
 House.
 The House was called to order at 12:3O o'clock, Speaker Case in the chair.
 Prayer was offered by Chaplain Sage. Bv Mir Merriman of Meriden-Remon-