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

lowing trustee process to hold only on the excess
OF wages above $40, was read the third time Its
pass age was opposed by Messrs Bolles OF Rock
ingham and Pumley OF Northfed and was IA
vored by Messrs. Roberts OF Burlington, Randall
OF Waterbury and Powers OF Clarendon. On
motion OF Mr. Robie of Barnet the bill was dis
missed.
Rights Of Married Women. Mr. Thompson
called up s. 129, Senator Ides bill in relation to
the rights Of married women" and 1t was made
the special order for tomorrow morning at half
past ten o. clock
Ordered for Third Reading Tomorrow Morning.
S. 159, Senator DARTS bill "relating to the at
tendance of teachers upon institutes and educa-
tonal meetings." was reported favoraby and
third reading ordered as above.
On motion of Mr.. Lynde of Dummerston, adj,
sENATE-AFTERNooN SESSION.
The senate convened at o'clock
Joint Resolutions.--From the house, fixing the
date for fina, adjournment was ordered to lie, on
motion of Senator Boyden and be made the special
order for Friday at 10 10 A. NJ.
From the house, granting the use of represen-
tatives' hall to Rev. L. ii Farrar this evening
was refused concurrence by the senate.
Passed in Concurrence 254 to pay Godfrey
Rich, etc, was reported favorably from the com
mittee on claims, read the third time and passed
in concurrence.
Passed-S. 1893 establishing the quadrennial
valuation Of the real estate of Waterville for
1882, reported favorably from com. on grand list,
by Senator Ciane, read third time and passed.
hMed.-S 1876, relating to trustee process was
reported adversely form the com. on Judiciary
by Senator Crane, and third reading refused
Third Redding Ordered.-S 1872, relating to
the erection of jail at Manchester was reported
favorably from the special committee, and the
third reading ordered for tomorrow morning.
H. 25j, repeating clause 8, Of chap. 270 of revised
= ~ III regard to the exemption Of railroad real
estate was reported from the committee on rail-
roads by Senator Walker, with proposal OF amend
ment that this repeal should not affect any rail-
road now in operation The proposal of amend
ment was agreed to and third reading ordered
for tomorrow morning.
Special order Mdde.-S 1903, establishing
board Of railroad commissioners, was reported
adversely from the com. on railroads by SEN
ator Bingham and on motion of Senator Walker
ordered to lie and be made the special order for
10 30 A. NJ. tomorrow
Louis Alnon Medkers COmDutation-At 9. 10
+. NJ. the senate took up H. AZ, committing the
sentence of Louis AlmOn Meaker, as the special
order for the afternoon. The question being on a
third reading of the bill over an adverse report of
the committee, Senator Walker Of Rutland first
addressed the senate, giving the reasons which
actuated him, as one of the committee, in making
an adverse report.
Senator Bingham of Chttenden favored mercy
He reviewed the case and the almost universal
opinion of court and people that the boy was
dominated by his mother and was mentally de-
fcient.
Senators Martin and Jones of Washington IA
vored cOmmutation
Senator Hogan of Franklin strongly favored
commutation.
Senator Crane of Orleans gave the reasons
which influenced him in voting with the majority
of the committee against Communication.
Senator Burnap of Chittenden spoke against
Communication.
Senator Ide again spoke in favor of commuta-
ton The vote was taken, the yeas and nays be-
ing called for by Senator Howard, resulting as
follows:
Ieassenators Bingham, Brainerd Of Caledonia Cham
berlin, Chds Cutting Dartt Esey Goodwin, Hogan Ide
Jones keton Martin, Perkins, 1empleou, Wall, Whit
Burnap, Coiburn Crane Fletcher Gilmore, Howard Nc
Intosh, Page Read, Walker-l3
And the third reading was ordered for to-
morrow morning
On motion of Senator Boyden, adj.
HoUsE-AFrERNooN SESSION
Bills PdSSed-H. 222, to incorporate the mer
chants and mechanics insurance company" (tht
amendments of the committee to sec. having
been agreed to; II, $50, " in addition to No. 90;
of the acts of 1872" II. III, "laying tax on the
county of Bennington;" II. 3j2, "legalizing the
proceedings of the last annual meeting of tht
South Albany meeting house"
Ordered for Third Redding Tomorrow Morn
ing-H 361, providing for commissioners o
sections 9, ,3SS and 9, 800 of the revised laws o
Vermont" S. g. relating to court reporters
(having been amended as proposed by the com
mittee); S. 80, in addition to chap. 80 of the re
Nlseu laws, IeldllDR u Vi ptTsOUhl prop
erty mortgages (having been amended as pro
posed by the commlttee); S. III, relating to ac
counts of probate Judges II. ~, ALLOWING par
ties to testify in divorce cases"
Repairs Of HghUdy-Mr Cushngs highway
bill, a. 46) which imposes fine upon survey
| ors for neglecting to repair the highways afte
| notice from the selectmen, was reported favor
ably and after some discussion the third reading
was ordered for tomorrow forenoon, after tn
house, by a vote of 80 to 9S had refused to adop
Mr. Rooney of Fairfield's motion to dismis
| the bill.
Pan Of Messengers-M Hooker of Brattle
boro offered joint resolution that the pay of tn
messengers be 81 per day for this session. 1t
adoption was favored by Mr.. Hooker of Brattle
boro and Mr. Plumey Of Mortified. Mr.. Fletche
Of Cavendish inquired if the sergeant-at-arm
had any difficulty in filling these positions. Tn
| resolution was then adopted.
alteration Of School DiSirictS.-H. 269, Mr.. Ian
don's bill authorizing the selectmen of towns q
over 5000 inhabitants to alter school districts
was reported lavurably from the com. on educa
| tion, with proposals of amendment that the pet
ton upon which the selectmeD may change tn
districts should be by majority of the voters G
school districts, which were agreed to- MI
johnson of Fayston moved an amendment tina
should make it apply to all towns. After consid
erable discussion, the amendment was agreed t
and the third reading WAS ordered for to-morro'
| morning
Arlladh H,ntingtonS Bepest-The hous
adopted in concurrence, with slight amendments
| tn6 senate JOINT tcSulullOu TtldllUR 10 AIuud
Huntington bequest to the state of Vermont
Bills Killed The following bills were SEVERAL
| reported adversely and the third reading refused
| II 3i6 " to prevent the erection or maintainin
OF injurious fences or other structures or the d.
| posting or accumulating OF manure to theinjury
adjoining land or land owners or occupants" |
360 "to declare certain waters private propert
and for the protection OF the same;" ii. 3o
disqualifyDg officers in trust companies to
officers in banks of discount II. $40, "relatin
| n the nVpstn1pnt Of dpnOsita in SAVINGS hanks
S. 119, "to constitute courts of claims" H. IS
"relating to the repair of highways and liabilil
of towns" ii. 13, relating to liens on person
property H. $50, Amending sec 1919 of IL
revised laws IL 23i, "granting ferry to job
w. Wright"
Senate Bills Referred.-S 151, authorizing 81
lectmen to purchase road machines" to COM c
highways, bridges and ferries S. 10, " in amen'
ment OF and in addition to section 2,793 of cha
1873, revised laws, relating to the appointment
police officers" to com. on Judiciary; S. 19S, 81
addition to section 597 of the revised laws"
COM on education,
The Highl0ay Ld,n,--H. 1896, ian act relatiI
to the duties of highway surveyors" the b
which was reported from the general commi
tee, was taken up. Mr. Munson Of Manchest
, first stated that he had heretofore been of Il
opinion that the only way to have good roads w
to make the towns liable, but that opinion ha
been considerably relaxed. He then, in a Gle
, and lucid manner, explained the different Sc
/ tions OF the bill and advocated its passage, NJ
Gushing Of Hartford thought 1t was "a dangero
feature TO allow the highway surveyors to NAL
their certificates without limit. The same vie
was also taken by Mr.. Fletcher of Cavends
MIR. Noble of St. Albans could not see how ii
bill would make the highway surveyors any mo
efficient than at present. He did not think al
efficiency would be derived from the GA
prescribed in section D. Mr.. Bridgeman
i Barton opposed the bill because it ga
1 the highway surveyors power to expel
i money indiscrminatey. lie also thought
40 inan m mi n ha nj
pay the certificates every month. Mr. kinslt
Q OF Cambridge said II this bill would confer di
nifty on the highway surveyor, as had be-
I stated he was opposed to It, Mr. Walker
Peru thought it made In effect a surveyor a 8
: lectman, and that II the surveyor was sick
g made one of the selectmen or q fathers of t
= town." a surveyor. MIR, Munson then answer
/ the objections. Mr. Sherburne of Rochester
= yored the bill So did Mr. johnson Of Wallin
ford. Mr.. Noble of st. Albans said he thoug
@ If 1t be amended 80 to read, "the statutes Of I
= state of Vermont, relating to highways, sh
> hereafter be put in force, it would amount
l. as much rs the present bill Mr.. johnson
o Fayston, Mr.. Woodland OF Halifax and Mr.. Tenn
OF Franklin favored the bill. Mr. Temple
}, Franklin moved that the debate upon the whC
n question do now close The motion was di
v greed TO by vote Of 40 to SO Mr. Wing
) Montpelier moved that the bill be made
special order for tomorrow afternoon at ha
h past two o clock, which was agreed to.
3, Bills PdSsed-H, 30l, "to incorporate I
g. Mortified House Aqueduct Company" S, l
~ to incorporate the Ethan Allen Engine Co
q pany No. 4, of Burlington s. 40, =" to inc
porate the Vermont Accident Company
N Salary of State Superintendent Of Education
l. The house by a vote Of 100 to 81 concurred in
,r senate proposals OF amendment to H. 3B.
10 amended bill establishes the salary OF the st
70 superintendent OF education,
s. The Charter Of Waterbury Valdge-The. CO
d ON corporations reported a substitute bill for
Xxx pntitlad hl. Nnl. act To INCORPORATE