Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-25


the separate rights Unmarried women; . to com. on
judiciary. [Gves a married woman all the rights
Of ieme soles, except las to contracts with her
husband.
By Mr. Landon Of Rutland II. 144, "for the
protection Of public water works." to com. on
manufactures. Imposes fine Of from So TO 800
for each offense for placing or causing to be
placed, sawdust or any foreign substance In any
spring, pond, stream or reservoir, the waters OF
which are used by public corporations as source
OF water supply.
By MIR. Plnney OF Pittsford, H. 144 "relatlng
to highways and bridges" TO general com.
Makes towns liable for injuries on account Of
insuflciencies Of all bridges, those less az well as
over eight feet span.
By Mr. Wells Of CRANKY II. 146, extending
county taxes to unorganized towns and cores
therein;' to COM on land taxes.
BY Mr.. Morse Of Elmore, II. 1l7, "relating to
the quadrennial valuation Of real estate in the
town OF Emorei" to com. on grand list, Es-
tablishes the quadrennial valuation at S15S, 997 90
BY Mr.. Plumley Of Mortified, II. 14S, d" In ad-
diton to chap. 1853 OF revised laws relating to the
organization of railroad companies after fore
closure;' to com. on railroads. Substantially
the same bill as S. 20, introduced by Senator
Bills Possed.-H. ST. "to pay Hon John A.
Page Of Montpelier s2 060 10 on account Of money
which he had advanced to pay the salary OF the
superintendent OF education, Hon Justus Dartt,
since 1880; H. Ill, ian act to regulate elections"
>. q, to preserve human life " lin concurrence);
II. "a, to legalize the grand list Of the town Of
lrasburgh for the year 1881 !" II. 118, to legaize
the grand list OF the town Of Craftsbury for 1881
and 1882"
Bals RHied.-H 81 relating to the fees Of
sheriffs, deputy sherffs and constables" II. 102,
to repeal sec 43l5, chap 202 Of the revised laws,
entitled snt "offenses against public, policy H.
Third Reading Ordered.-1 following bills
| were reported upon favorsbly by the committees
and their third reading ordered for tomorrow
morning. ii. 40, "to pay George w. Reynolds
| of Franklin S103S for capturing horse thief"
| ii. 70, to amend sec LOCI of the revised laws,
relating to appeals in civil causes from Justices
court with amendment);" H. I, to pay Robbins
| and Marsh SO 49,"
OFFSETS on Personal Property-Mr Wing, for
the committee on the grand list, reported that
majority were against the passage Of H. 4, the
| bill introduced by Mr.. Thompson providing that
the listers shall make no deduction from per-
sons taxable personal estate for debts owing
| by him, and on his motion, the bill was ordered
to lie.
7 Ihe Prohibitory Anendment-Mr. Noble of St.
Albans presented the petition of the Rev. Charles
| Van Norden, Lawrence Brainerd, c. d. Rubee, Of
| St. Albans, and 275 others demonstrating against
the adoption of the proposed constitutional amend
ment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of in
On motion OF MIR. Dimick OF Windham, adj.
sENATE.-AFTERNooN
Gicing Atcdy Liquor.-H. was taken up as
| unfinished business. Senator Bridgman moved
| reconsideration of the vote taken on the pro-
| posed amendments this forenoon, and that the
| motion be ordered to lie; agreed to- On motion
| OF Senator lde 1t was taken up and made the
special order for Thursday, October 26, at 215
/ +. NJ.
BA's Introduced and RQterred.-By Senator
Walker of Rutland, S, 40, entitled "An act to in
corporate the Vermont accident association to
| gen. com.
By Senator Boyden, S. 80 entitled An act in
addition to chap. 20 Of the revised laws referring
to correcting quadrennial lists" to com. on grand
| lisf Ant fla g uNatn md
state auditor to correct mistakes in quadrennial
list by personal inspection and certified to before
town clerks before December LIST of quadrennial
year
House Bills Reterred.-H. 10, incorporating the
| Farmers and Mechanics Exchange Of Brattle-
| boro, to gen. com. H. 81, in relation to the adop-
| tion OF minor children, to com. on judiciary; H.
q, to egalize the grand list of the town of Barre
| for the year 1881, H. 81, to legalize the grand
lists of the town OF Halifax for years 1879, 1880
| 1881 and 1882, to com. on grand list; ii. 30, au-
| thorzing the appointment of health commission
ers to gen. com. H. 81, legalizing the grand lists
OF Bloomington for years 1881 and 1882, to com.
on grand list; H. 81, incorporating the Brandon
west side sewer association, to gen. com. ii. 30,
amending sec. S39 of chap 45 of revised laws, to
com. on judiciary; H. 92, egalizing the grand lists
of the town Of Alburgh for 1881 and 1882, II. 80,
| legaizing grand list OF Westminster for 1882, to
COM on grand list; ii. 49, legalizing grand list of
Enosburg for 1881, to COM on grand list; H. 81,
| to pay John A. Page for money advanced to pay
| salary OF superintendent Of education, to com. on
claims; ii. Ill, substitute bill for II. 16, to regu-
late elections, to com. on elections; H. 1lS legal
izing grand lists OF Craftsbury for 1881 and 1882
to COM on grand list.
Joint ReSolution-By Senator Dartt granting
the use of the hall of the house of representatives
to the Vermont Historical Society," Thursday eve.
ming, Oct. 26. Adopted on part OF senate.
PGssed.-H. IL, Mr.. Spaulding's bill, providing
that county clerks shall make annual returns tC
the town clerks Of persons drawn as jurors was
read the third time and passed in concurrence.
| Minors Erciuded from Court ROOmS.-S. 81, Sen
ator Burnaps bill, excluding minors from court
rooms during trials, was reported favorably from
the com. ON judiciary and third reading ordered
for tomorrow morning
Leuy Of Erecution-S. 8, Senator Ide's bill
amending chap. SO, relating to levy of execu.
ton, was reported from the com. judiciary with
proposals of amendment, and on motion Of Sepa
tor Walker it was ordered to be made the special
order for tomorrow at 2 10 P. ~ also be printed
hepOrtS.-Ihe com. on education reported by
Senator Howard, s. 81, entitled An act relating
to the study of physiology and hygiene in the
public schools a substitute bill for S. 3
Amends sec 55S, chap. 80 of revised laws, by
adding elementary physiology and hygiene, Civ
ing special prominence to the effects Of stmu
lants and narcotics upon the human system.
On motion of Senator Boyden, ordered to lie anc
be printed
Presentation Of the Portrait Of Col. Roberts-A
communication was received from his exceency
Governor Barstow, with an accompanying letter
from Susan l. Roberts, presenting portrait o.
| l.
the letter will be found in the house proceedings
Senator Walker Of Rutland offered the following
JOINT Resolution Whereas portrait of Georg'
L. Roberts, formerly colonel of the 7th regi
ment Vermont volunteers, mortally wounded il
action at Baton Rouge La, Aug. ., 1862, ha
been presented to the state OF Vermont by hi
sister, Sarah Roberts, it is therefore "Resolred b.
the senate and house OF representatives OF tn
state OF vermont that we accept with thanks tn
gift 80 rendered as q valuable contribution to tn
permanent memorials OF the state and an incen
; tive to the patriotism Of future generations, an
we request the sergeant-at-arms to hang the sam
in suitable place in the state capitol" Adopte
on the part of the senate
Senator Hogan made a very eloquent defens
, OF the regiment in this action and related thei
experience and unjust treatment which was al
! terwards vindicated tardily by General Butler
, and paying high tribute TO the gallantry an
: devotion OF Colonel Roberts.
! Reports-H. 81, to pay John A. Page fo
moneys advanced to pay salary of superintendent
Q OF education, reported favorably from tn
8 com. on claims and third reading ordered for t
morrow morning.
4 The Toy Pistol Act-S. 6, reported from tn
q house with proposals of amendment was brougf
. up and the proposals agreed to by the senate.
On motion of Senator Boyden, adj
, HoUsE.-AFTERNooN SESSION.
Ordered for Third Reddinq-Mr Wings bill
: ii. lOl, amending sec 9O9 of the revised laws wa
reported favorably from the judiciary com. by NJ
Carter, with amendments which were adopted
a The amended bill makes II necessary to Civ
: notice in writing, under the general issue OF an
defense operating as whole or partial payment
: etc, or OF any judgment recovered, operating t
9 extlnguish in whole or in part the neglect OF a.
tion which once existed The third reading wa
ordered for tomorrow morning
Bus Introduced and Reterred-By Mr.. Stal
ley of Leicester, H. 1i9, 4" to protect the rights
. citizens at the polls to com on election.
does away with all cOlored and fancy ballots an
a provides for a ballot of uniform size, shape, etc
: By Mr.. Hobson Of Brighton, IL. 100, "relatin
: to guardians and authorizing them TO mortgal
/ the real estate OF their wards 80 to enable them
4 | pay debts;' to judiciary com.
By Mr., Prichard of Bradford, ii. l5l, to eni
| | bic the town of Bradford to issue its bonds Il
the purpose of funding Its indebtedness;" to Il
= judiciary com
a BY Mr. Childs OF Bennington IL. 1872, al
!. amendment of acts 203 and 20l OF acts of 1888
Q establishing municipal court in and for the vi
n | lage of Bennington - TO com. on corporation
lit provides that the judges be elected by the ci
zens, does away with double fees and the salaI
!, | paid by the state and allows trial by Jury
- BY Mr. Battell of Middlebury, H. 1888, " to pa
y Philip Delphis the sum therein named; - to con
n on claims. [For procuring the arrest and convi
% tion OF Dustin Shaw for horse stealing
by Mr.. Brown of Springfield, IL. 15f, to pa
George A. Henry & Co. the sum therein named
% to com. on claims, For procuring the arrest
Il three burglars
- ~ By Mr. Roberts of Burlington, H. 1856, 81
,T punish frauds upon eating houses and hotels;'
. judiciary com. The bill makes 1t penal often
, 10 obtain by fraud, board or lodging at hotel
:. boarding house or to fraudulently abseond ther
7 from without payment
~ BY Mr.. Randall of Waterbury, ii. 1876, " to p,
~ George ~ Cove the sum therein named" 10 col
,s on claims. For pursuing, capturing and iden
70 fving Eugana Il Wright now confined in Cnl