Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-11-10
bills Introduced.

BY Mr. Roberts of Burlington, H. 250, 'to
amend section 81 of the revised laws, relGt-
ing TO certificates of election" Provides
that if elections are had by wards. and there
is no common presiding officer, the ccrtiti-
Gates OF election shall be signed by the town
or city clerk.
BY Mr. Taylor of Guilford H. 2GO, re
ating to the support of transient ptupcrs"
Overseers Of the poor shall relieve and sup
port poor persons having no legal settle
ment in the State and the expense shall be
paid ont of the State treasury, an account
thereof having first been allowed by the aud
ilor OF accounts.
BY Mr.. TAorp of Charlotte, II. 2Gl, Fix
ing the compensation to be allowed Telegraph
companies tor the use of tier poles for the
support of telephone ines Fixes the an
nual compensation at 81 so per mile for each
wire.
BY Mr.. Smith, ofNewbury, II. 2G3, $50
regulate passenger and freight tariffs ON rail-
roads, and to regulate anu prohibit unjust
determinations in the same" Prohibits DIS
examinations in passenger and FIR light tariffs
and provides for Il tariff to be governed by
the mileage
BY Mr.. Wing of Montpelier (by rcquest)
II. 3oi, ''rclatIng to Official adv, rtisns and
the publication of the laws Al advertise
mems required by law to be paid Tor at relu-
lar commercial rates Of tho several papers
For Publishing the session laws there shall lie
paid to newspapers Of not over 1000 ciiculn-
ton, $50 over 1000 and not over 300 $50 ::
over 25U0, SO.
by Mr.. Sheridan Of llighgate H. 26j. sin
addition TO chapter 140 of Tie rcvis, d laws "
| Provides that when a town deems itself en-
| ~ h,t,I L,rI ,i Il
or rebuild any bridge or highway wholly IN
such town or is benefited by bridge or high
way in anothertown aud therefore has To con-
| tribute, such town 50 excessively bnIdenrd
| may petition to the county court in the cuun
ty in which the bridge or highway is situat-
ed, who shall appoint commissioners.
BY Mr.. Huntlv of Duxhury, III. 260, $50
pay George &. Washburn the sum therein
named" For professional service in max
ing post morton examination OF Ann and
Bridget McCafTrey.
By Mr.. Page of Morrstown, IL. 2G7, 'tc
incorporate Lamoillc County Savings banl;
and Trust Company.
BY Mr.. Allen of Ferrlsburgh, IL. 26s,
giving authority to serve process to certain
officers of associations for bringing Thieves
and burglars to justice" Associations
formed according to law to aid in detecting
and bringing to justice thieves etc, may
elect not over twenty members TO Office OF
pursuers who shall hold office not over ont
year, and may serve criminal process any.
where in the State.
BY Mr. Landon of Rutland, ii. 269, sc
authorize the selectmen in towns Of NOR,
than 5000 inhabitants to alter school dis
tricts." Seectmen in such towns upon pcti
ton of legal voters may alter school dis
tricts.
| The Senate Reports.
From the committee on land lakes by Sen
ator Chamberlain, ii. LAG, Mr. Wells bill ex
tending county taxes TO the unorsanze'
towns and cores, favorably and third lcadin.
ordered for tomorrow.
From the committee on judiciary, by Sen
ator Hogan. Senator Hogans bill relatin!
to annulmcnt of marriages, favorably, will
proposals Of amendment cutting out TIN
clause in regard to decease OF the ward he
fore final decree. Agreed to and third read
ing ordered for tomorrow morning.
Resolutions. Senator Mcintosh of Wind
scr, introduced resolution passed by Ger
tain NJ. Il. clergymen of this State prayin.
for the passage of the proposed constitution
al amendment, which was referred to thu
committee on constitutional amendment
Final Adjournment
| The joint resolution from The House pro