Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-29

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county Of Caledonia; s. 1d1, TO pay Luman A.
Drew S35 60; s. 219. to aid normal schools; s.
242, relating 10 trust funds in state treasury s.
1888, providing for the distribution and control
OF manufacturing establishments FROM taxation,
with proposals Of amendment; oil, in addi-
ton to chap 20S Of the revised laws S. 2l8, re-
lating TO exemption from taxation under the
charter OF the Vermont Central railroad COM
panyi l79, relating to persons acquitted be
cause OF their insanity, with proposals Of amend
ment II. 3I3, to incorporate the Vermont invest
ment company, (the vote refusing third read
ing having been reconsdered and the bill re-
committed); II 4l8 providing for the assessment
OF a state tax on the grand list Of 1882; S. 237,
laying out Of highways; s. 1877, providing for the
destruction Of noxious weeds on railroad lands;
23l In amendment of and in addition TO Sec
gS7 OF the revised laws Of Vermont relating to
the reference Of causes s. 227, relating to officers
OF trust companies; s. 157, relating to the fees OF
expert witnesses called from without the state S.
240 relating to the sale OF liquor by towns; S.
2i5, relating to highway taxes S AI, to extend
the time for completing the Tinmouth iron and
marble railroad; 5. ia, to prevent unjust dis
elimination Of railroad companies; S. 80 TO in
corporate the Vermont mortgage security COM
panyi s., 243, relating to the duties Of town
clerks; s. 2iS, to incorporate the Montpelier &
Lake Champlain canal company; s. a. to
amend sec 800, chap. 204, Of the revised laws
relating to children committed TO the reform
school.
The Absentees.-The committee on mileage
and debentures submitted a report on the resolu-
tion referred to them relating TO absentees rec
ommending the adoption Of the following resou-
ton:
Whereas, Daniel 9. Rlsdon the representative from the
The town o. M Tabor, and ihomas H Chnbb the repre-.
cause regularly absenie themselves from this house for
RsiQived ~ he Hons ~ Representatives., That thi.
and bereby gebs5res he s,d Mi y R, usn T 1ose
II. Chubb for such course.
On motion OF Mr. French OF Underhill the reso-
luton was ordered to lie.
The auditors Poy MIR. Abel Of West Haven
introduced resolution, which was adopted, pro-
viding for the payment Of $500 for extra cpmpen-
sation to L. H. Powell for services in auditing
court expenses during the past two years
Bills RHled-S. CD, relating to pro Jormd de-
csions 5. GO, to amend sec 1904 Of the revised
laws; s 23S, authorizing the auditor OF accounts
TO settle claims for services performed by officers
of the provisional cavalry; S. 49, to amend sec.
1905 chap. 60 OF the revised laws, entitled wit
Desses and dispositions In civil causes; s. 221 to
promote drainage S. 200, providing for notice by
probate court before settlement Of guardians
account; s. 1872 to pay Orrn s. Dawson Geo C.
Merrill and Eben S. Dawson, for their services a.
Ulcers of provisional cavalry, S 236 relating to
the oath required to be taken by justices before
entering upon the duties Of their office; s. 49, In
amendment Of sec, 636 Of revised laws relating
to the assignment Of counsel 10 state cases: s.
1876, TO amend sec. 7Si Of chap. a. Of the revised
COURT S. SO, relating to appeals in the court OF
chancery; S. "a simplifying indictments and in
| formations for perjury and subornaton of per-
| jury 5. =, in amendment OF and In addition to
chap. SO of the revised laws relating to levy of
execution S. 100, to repeal sections 439O-l3g3
| of the revised laws and other provisions relating
| to the Vermont reform school, S. 225, relating to
| the distribution of certain public lands; s. 81,
relating to the sealing Of weights and measures
s. 30 TO amend sec. $50, chap. 36 Of revised
| laws relating to town system Of schools; S. 98,
relating 10 republication Of the early decisions OF
the courts of Vermont s. 104 to amend chap. 90
of the revised laws relating to insolvency; S. III,
to stop the spread Of noxious weeds; S. 1876
providing for the more general diffusion of the
| government weather indications throughout the
| state.
The State Library Buiiding.-S. 100, an act
| to provide for erecting state library building,
with an appropriation OF $4,000 instead Of
$40. 600, was reported upon favorably by com. on
public buildings. Its passage advocated by
| MIR. Sherburne of Rochester Mr., Priest of Barre
and others, and opposed by Mr. Abel and
others; The yeas and nays were demanded on
the third reading, and 1t was defeated-SS to 40.
| Concurred lathe house concurred in the
| senate proposals of amendment to the following
house bills; II. 12l, II. 3Jl, II. 15l. The house
| adopted the report Of the conference committee
| on ;. 2O3, relating to commercial fertilizers.
Thanking the SpedkeT.-Mr. French OF Under
! hill introduced the following resolutions
rendered the Hon james H. Martin the speaker Of he
house for the impartial dgnaed and able manner in
his ofce offer him our best wishes aud kndest re-
CARDS and that We shall recall with feelings pleasure
Intercourse during the session Of lSs2.
Mr.. Roberts of Burlington eulogized Mr. Martin
briefly and fittngly, and the resolution was unan-
imously adopted.
Thanking the Clerks Mr. McLam of Topsham
offered the following resolution, which was unan-
imously adopted.
Resoired. That the thanks q the house due to- and
John II Merrited for the faithful manner 10 which they
present session.
Thanking the Door eepers-Mr Kimball OF
Vergennes offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted
Resoired That the thanks of this hereby ten
ass no Se% SS I'M nnd Ron C. Bromley
present session.
Thanking the Reporters-Mr Brien of Castle
ton offered the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolyed That the thanks Of TIL. house rendered to
they have reported the proceedings during the
present session.
Thanking "Our Boys."-Mr. Hastings of Wat
erford offered the following resolution, which was
uDan imously adopted:
Resortd That the thanks OF this house be extended
d1iie during The past session. '''''''"'"s al 'e'
Thanking the Chaplain MIR. Stone of Danve
offered the following resolution, which was unan-
imously Adopted:
Rs,ogsd hat the sincere and heartfelt thank; Of tRi.
fahiuness While dischafenS the duties Of 6s S as
chaplain OF the house.
senate proposals of amendment to Ii. 400, the
grand lit bill.
Refusal 10 Recede The house refused to re-
cede from its proposal of amendment to S 1856,
respecting exemption Of manufacturing estab i.h.
ments from taxation, and, on the motion of Mr..
Plumley of Mortified the house adhered to its
proposals of amendment.
Refusal 10 COncW.-The house refused to con-
cur in the senate proposals OF amendment to II.
1877, the highway bill, by vote OF Is 10 100. The
house refused to in the senate proposals of
amendment to II. 1872, amending chap. 1863 of re-
vised laws.
The house concurred in the senate amendments
to II. 40, relating to sidewalks, parks and COM
mons.
The house having refused TO concur in the
senate amendments to II 3S2, the bill amending
chap. 1863 OF the revised laws, and a committee OF
conference appointed but we're unable TO
agree and were discharged.
The usual messages were then exchanged
Thanks TO Ashton r. Willard Mr. Martin of
Londonderry MIR. Hooker of Bratteboro in the
chair Offered a resolution OF thanks to Mr.. Ash
ton K. Willard, clerk of the revision committee
for the faithful manner in which he has dis
charged the duties entrusted to him; adopted
unanimously
FINAL ADJOURNMENT.
The officers OF both houses met at eight clock
this morning, and declared their respective
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