Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-22
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Thursday. NTarch .22. 1888
The General Assembly.

The General Assembly. Earnest Work in. Both Houses-Pay of
 the Tax Collector and Town Clerk Of
 New Haven-The LIcense-More Parallel
 Railroad Hearings-Other Matters of
 Interest.
 HARTFORD, March 21. Especial correspondence of JOURNAL AND CoURIER]
 There was earnest work in both Houses to- day and large amount of business was dis posed of before adjournment. The Senate disposed of the business on it's calendar be- fore 12 o'clock and adjourned, but the House continued in session until 1 o'clock. MT. Troup's bill fixing the salaries and fees of the tax collector and town clerk of New Haven created considerable discussion in the House, but it finally passed Among other things the bill provides that there shall be allowed to the collector of taxes of the town of New Haven Gin addition to the sums now allowed by Iaw) the sum of fifteen hundred dollars annually, payable in the same manner as the salaries and expenses of his office are now paid.
 In consideration of said sum it shall be the duty of said collector to cause liens to be filed on real estate liable for the taxes as- Ressed in each year, which liens shall be signed and filed as now provided by law and no charge shall be made by said collec- tor, or the town, city, or city school district for the filing of such liens, except the sum of one dollar and fifty cents, which shall constitute valid charge and shall be collect ed and paid over to the several municipalities in the same proportion that they bear said expenses and the town clerk shall make no charge for recording and releasing such liens, but the same shall be regarded as within the [-snI 1E fxSe salary.
 The bill still further provides that it shall be the further duty of said collector to col lect the poll and military communication taxes due from ersons who are not assessed for personal or real estate in said town, and if necessary to levy upon the bodies of the par ties liable to pay the same, unless excDsed by the selectmen of. said town in particular cases which poll or military taxes shall be due March 1 in each year, except that in the year 1883 the same shall become due July l. And said collector may in writing depute any officer or indifferent person for the service of warrants for the collection of such poll and military communication taxes and for taxes assessed on personal property as here matter provided.
 Another provision is that the fiscal year of the town of New Haven shall hereafter begin on the first day of November. The act is not to take effect until January l, 1884,
 There vas final hearing before the Te1n- perance committee this afternoon on the li- cense law. MT. Perry, of Hartford, appeared in advocacy of his bill. This is probably the last hearing by the committee on this Yexa- tious question. The prevailing opinion is that the committee will recommend few if any changes in the present law.
 There was more talk this afternoon before the Railroad committee regarding the Hartford and Harlem and the Con- necticut Air Line corporations The latter claims that the former is trying to get bills through that will cripple them in order to gain possession of their layout through this State. The special charter of the Hart ford and Harlem, which was to have been further heard tomorrow, was postponed un- til Wednesday of next week on account of Attorney Hydeis pressing engagements in court.
 Friday being Fast day both branches will adjourn over tomorrow until next Tuesday
 Following is the business transacted in the Senate and House to day.
 The Senate. The Senate was called to order at 1O:3O o'clock by Lieutenant Governor Sumner. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Parker. Concurrent action was given matters from the House, and leave was given to withdraw to sundry petitioners for a change in the Sunday laws.
 The resolution, passed by the Senate, authorizing the quartermaster general to en- ploy clerk at salary of 1,o00, came from the House rejected. On motion of Mir. Clark the Senate reconsidered it's action, and con- cured in rejecting the resolution. Concurred with the House in rejecting the petitions of Walter s. Beach and Henry D. Sackett for restoration of forfeited rights. Resolution appropriatfng $3O,OO to the Connecticut State Reform school. MT. Baker moved to amend by adding an- X other section, providing that no part of the appropriation shall be expended until the perintendent and resident trustees have made 8 contract with responsible parties to con- plete the buildings; and there shall not be drawn from the appropriation at any time
 sum larger than is needed to pay for material ] furnished and work, or expenses actually in- cured.
 This was adopted, and Mr. Sturtevant, chairman of the Committee on Humane In- \ stitutions, explained that the object of the | appropriation was for the erection of two more cottages at tho State Reform school. X The institution is now provided with one of these cottages, and it requires but a visit to \ the school to convince the most skeptical of it's benefits and the urgent need of more of these cottages.
 The committee were unanimous in making the appropriation. The family system is an effort to make the institution school instead of a jail; to send it's boys out graduates of school rather than as jail-birds
 The system has worked we'll elsewhere and the State can well afford to continue this work in its efforts to rear useful citizens in- stead of confirmed criminals. The resolu- ton passed unanimously.
 Bill relating to the sale and conveyance of lands by executors. MT. Sco6eld explained that the present law did not provide for the contingency of vacancy and this act was to remedy this. The bill provides that when any testator shall direct lands to be sold by his executors, and shall appoint several exec utors, part of whom shall neglect or refuse to qualify before such lands are sold the sur viving executors shall have power to sell such lands. The bill passed.
 Bill that selectmen shall not hold the office of collector of taxes during his term as se- lectman passed.
 Mir. Plunkett called from the table the resolution restoring forfeited rights to Fred erick Meyer, of New Haven, and on his ex- planation it passed. Meyer was convicted in 1876 of stealing apples in the town of Or ange.
 On unfavorable reports from committees the following matters were rejected Senate joint resolution 16, releasing Charles R. Up- ton from State prison. House joint resolu- ton 134, concerning the appointment of commission to examine the probate system of the State. House joint resolution 157, re- lating to deceased soldiers. House bill 37, in relation to the judiciary. House bill 240. amending section 29 chapter 5, title II of the general statutes House bill 242 con. corning school committees. House bill 27O, relating to county attorneys. House bill 290, relating to courts.
 Adjourned to Thursday forenoon at 10:30.
 The House.
 The House was called to order at 10 o'clock by Speaker Pine. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Stone l
 Bill extending the New Haven limits, tabled by adjournment. MT. Carter, of Waterbury, said that while he was still of the opinion that the provisions of the bill were utterly unconstitutional, he had satisfied himself that the gentleman from New Haven 6Ir. Law) \ was right in claiming that precedent is on his side. MT. Hitchcock, of Winchester, agreed that previous assemblies had estab- lished this precedent, but he thought it dangerous one, and it should be cautiously followed. On vote the bill passed.
 The report of the commission on the num- Der and condition of destitute and neglected children in the State was referred to the Committee on Humane Institutions.
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