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

the erection Of a Jail or lookup at Manchester, In
the county Of Bennington; S. 108, in addition to
sec. 597 of the revised laws; s. 6S to pay Lorenzo
Sulloway the sum therein mentioned (Sl6S LAY; s.
1871 for the disposition OF the grammar school
funds in the town OF Barre; S. 193 to establish
the quadrennal valuation Of the real estate OF the
town OF Watervile for 1882.
War Claims. The joint resolution introduced
by Mr.. Randall OF Waterbury, relating TO Yer
monts war claims on the national government
was reported against by com. on ways and means,
and was disagreed to.
The State Library Building. - Mr. Smith, OF
Newbury, moved to reconsider the vote whereby
II. 359 an act for the erection of a building for
the uses of the State Library and other public
uses, was refused passage, yesterday afternoon,
and that his motion to reconsider be ordered to
lie and be made the special order for Monday
afternoon at half past two. After some debate
his motion was agreed to.
Fish and Canes. 104, In amendment Of chap.
40 Of revised laws and in addition thereto, relat-
ing to game and fisheries, was reported favoraby
by com. on fish and game and the question be-
ing Shall the bill be read the third time? Mr..
Sowles OF Alburgh moved to amend by making
the time when seine fishing Is allowable from
September l to May l, instead of during October
and the first fifteen days Of November; also to
strike out the words at the end Of sec. 2, " as
hereinafter provided, ;" referring TO fishing with
hook and line; also to strike out sec. OF the
bill, making the close season from January to
May 1, and providing for fine for having any Of
the fish prohibited In his possession. Mr. Sowles
advocated his amendment claiming that 1t was
law To Cypress the poor men on the borders OF
Lake Champlain, and that there was good deal
more talk about this matter than It called for,
Mr.. Plumley Of Mortified supported the bill and
said the evident object Of the proposed amend
ment was to kill the bill, and he was opposed to
1t. Mr.. Noble OF st. Adams favored the bill and
opposed the amendment. He sent letter 10 the
clerk from S. O. Kellogg Of Champlain, N Y, to
Hon. Herbert Brainerd, fish commissioner. COM
planning because the law In Vermont was not en-
forced, and this state was an asylum for fish
pirates driven out OF New York state He pretty
effectually exploded the idea that the poor men
were the ones who did the fishing but that it was
in reality the rich net owners. Mr.. Childs of
Bennington favored the bill, but opposed the
amendment. Mr.. Cults Of Orwell explained how
wealthy man in his town took the fish in nets
30 the poor men could not get any, and he was in
favor Of the reported bill. Mr.. Allen Of Ferris
burgh refuted the argument that the fishing was
done by the poor men, and favored the bill.
Pending the discussion of the amendment, on mo-
tion of Mr.. Robinson Of Weathersfeld, the house
adjourned.
sENATE-AFTERNooN SESSION.
The senate convened at two o clock.
Exemption Of Manufacturing Establishments. -
S. 235, which raises the amount of capital re-
qnired to be invested in order to entite them to
exemption from $1,000 to So 900 came up. Sen
ator Howard opposed the bill as in the interests Of
monopolies. Senators Brainerd Of Caledonia and
Hogan favored the bill. Senators Chids and
favored the present law, or more liberal policy,
II possible, but to conciate conflicting opinions
thought the concession might be granted Senator
Hogan offered an amendment, which was made,
making the bill apply only to such establishments
as may hereafter be erected. Senator Howard
demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken,
and the bill was passed by vote of 10 to TO-
House Bills Referred -House bills were read
twice and referred rs follows: II. 39S to com. on
highways and bridges; II. 296 to same; II. 223,
10 general com.
The Constitutional amendments -The reports Of
the committee on the proposed constitutional
amendments were then presented. Senator Crane
for the committee presented unanimous report
on the proposed amendment relating to re-
preves, combinations and pardons. The ques-
ton being on the concurrence of the senate, the
yeas and nays were taken, and resulted: Yeas %,
nays none, and the amendment was concurred in.
On the proposed amendment requiring an ad-
ditonal oath by members of general assembly,
Senator Dartt for majority of the committee,
reported favorably and the amendment was con-
Cured In by vote OF 10 to9.
On the proposed amendment relating to the
traffic in Intoxicating drinks, Senator Hogan, for
a majority OF the committee, reported favorably,
and the amendment was concurred in by vote
OF % to D.
On the proposed amendment relating to the
election Of certain state officers, Senator Howard,
for Majority OF the committee reported adverse
ly. The senate concurred in the amendment
by vote OF 16 TO IL.
vacancies in the house and senate, Senator Cut
ting presented an adverse report, and the senate
refused to concur in the amendment by vote OF
6 To %
On the proposed amendment to enable towns
to aid railroads, Senator Cutting presented ad-
verse report from majority OF the committee and
the senate refused to concur in the amendment by
a vote of IL to Is.
Pdssed.-Bills as follows were reported from
committees fayorably. read the third time and
passed: From com. on education, by Senator
Howard. S. 2l9, to aid normal schools From
gen. CON-, by Senator Mcintosh, S. PIG, to au-
thorize the trustees of the sinking fund in the
village of st. Adams to invest in certain bonds.
From com. on railroads, by Senator Ide. S. 1877,
providing for the destruction OF noxious weeds ON
railroad lands, with amendments, which were
agreed to, making time for cutting between July
LIST and July 18th, and providing that in case OF
failure for ten days after notice to company towns
may cause weeds to be cut. and recover cost OF
cutting from railroad in action on case; passed
under suspension OF rules, by motion Of Senator
BoydeD. From com. on education, by Senator
Boyden, 5. 30, relating TO town system OF schools
under suspension OF rules, on motion OF Senator
Bingham).
Passed in Concurrence Bills as follows were
reported favoraby from the committees, read
the third time and passed; From gen. CON-, by
Senator Whitcomb, ii. 283 to change the name OF
Forest City Park Association to Queen City Park
Association from gen. CON-, by Senator Nc
lntosh, ii. 10, incorporating the Farmers and
Mechanics Exchange from gen. CON-, by Sena-
tor Mcintosh, IL, 1888, to incorporate the Sheldon
marble company; from gen. com, by Senator
Hogan, ii. 1886 Incorporating the Atlas guarantee
company of Rutland, with proposals OF amend
ment.
Ordered for Third Redding-Bills as follows
were reported favorably, and ordered for third
reading Monday morning: From gen com, by
Senator Hogan, S. AZ, amending sec. 49, Of re-
vised laws; from com on education, by Senator
Page, II. 300, authorizing selectmen in towns OF
more than 5000 inhabitants, to alter school dis
tricts from joint com. on library, by Senator
low D., ~, IN addition TO shsp 2oS OF re,
laws.
A Board Of Hedlh.-H. 90, was called up by
Senator Walker, and Senator Howard offered an
amendment eliminating diseases OF cattle from
the causes to be investigated and striking out the
clause g. near borders OF State" which was agreed
to. Senators Howard, Walker and Cutting favored,