Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-05

There was large attendance of visitors in
both Senate and House, many of them be-
ing ladies'. The closing speeches were lis
tened to with great attention and the plaudits
that the various speakers received must have
been very gratifying. There was a general
expression among those outside of either
body that it was one of the most efficient
assemblies that has been called together
in Connecticut for many years. IF the next
year shall produce as efficient body of law
makers everybody will be satisfied.
Following Is a summary of the business
| transacted on the day of adjournment.
THE SENATE.
The Senate called to order at 1890 O'Clock by
Lieutenant Governor Summer. Prayer offered
by Chaplain Stone of the House.
Mr.. Maltbie-Resolution paying 500 each to the
Senate and doorkeepers for extra services
was opposed by Mr. Cooke and Mr.. Clark and re-
jected- 1t was called up again later and again re-
| Mr. Glover offered a resolution appointing tax
commission to revise the tx laws of the State to be
90 taxes % pS e and y
tabled, while the clerk read the Governors commu
| nication on the subject The message YVES ordered
printed in the journal.
Mr.. Stanton appointed as conference COM
expenses in defending suit against the State board
| of health. He reported that the committee could
| not agree, and on his motion the Senate voted to
| adhere, which kills the bill.
Mr. Plunkett appointed his bill to requisite
the sale OF bread de reported in favor of concur
ring with the House in sending the bill to the next
and that the bill be printed with the laws
WITH the House in sending to the next legislature
the petition of George Il. Rusey for State bounty
also rejecting the bill for education of pauper
children and appropratng 900 to inyestiaate the
pJllutiOn of streams.
Resolution authorizing the paying Of the Secretary
of State for engrossipg the laws Of the session;
passed.
Resolution fixing the State tax at N mills;
Resolution authorizing the State treasurer Dor
occurs in the Stats treasury during the coming year
| Mr. scofeId offered a resolution appointing one
Senator and two Representatives to wait upon the
Governor and ascertain there is any obstacle in the
| way o; final Adjournment to-day; The senator said
thers objection in the Governors message
to the hasty last year, passed and sent
reported that the Governor did the Iegsla
turs to remain after to day.
Mr.. sconeId called up the resolution validating the
| laying of taxes in Greenwich. It was amended to
conform to the existing laws Of the State and again
passed.
At ills the Senate ordered recess of fifteen min
utes.
On reassembling Mr. scofieId called up the resolu-
ton appointing tax commission, and said although
opposed to the number (9, he thought the time had
arrived for the revision Of the tax laws and his
Resolution authorizing the Governor, the presiding
officers Of the two houses to sign laws, and the clerks
| resolutions, after final adjournment; passed.
On the bill requiring leased railroads to make seps-
rate reports, Mr. Alec was appointed committee OF
On the short haul freight bill aud the resolution re-
cognizng the Hartford and Harlem as legal corpo-
| ration, the Senate voted to adhere.
On the report the purchase of railroad by
other, Mr.. Yale moved to reconsider concur with
the House in its acceptance. The Senate rel cted it.
| Mr.. ScoheId hoped the senate would adhere. The
matter was rejected by decided majority when Arst
Mr.. Clark, of the Second, said he should move to
| table If the matter was reconsidered. He would
rather surrender at once and ask the Consolidated
road to come here and make our laws.
Mr.. Yale said If the Senators hurry to get
/ they should wi he
The vote then taken and showed against re-
consideration, and the motion to adhere prevailed
CONQUERED with the House in indefinitely postr on
ing the bill to prevent bribery and the Of
ed ballots in elections.
At IL O'Clock the Senate took recess of half an
| hour.
On rsassembling Messrs Alsop and Clark we're an
pointed to wait upon the House and inform that
body the Senate would be ready to meet in joint
ournment simii.r sne OF nnsi ad
Recess tin $50. At $50 D. m the Senate resumed
! business Senator Cooke in the chair.
Senator Stanton offered resolution complimentary
to tho Lieutenant Governor, who presided over
the Senate with much ability
Mr Stanton made very able address in favor Of
the resolution The pleasant ties he said, that have
bound the Senate together for three months have
been strong indeed The penalty that pay for
avoided. The Senator paid glowing compliment to
the Lieutenant Governor and wished him long life
and prosperity.
Senator scoheId said: The gavel has sounded in
THIS chamber Tor the last time deep and pathetic
sense pervades this chamber There is sorrow at
RESOLUTION expresses admiration of the Lieutenant
Governor a presiding oficer. think may safely
say that able oficer has ever presdsd over
ee 81 this BODY In eonousion the
you, and may the smiles of kind providence ever
abide with you and yours."
Senator Clark expressed his best wishes for the f
ure health and happiness Of the Lieutenant Governor
Tbs resolutions we're then passed BY 8 unanimous
rising vote
The Lieutenant Governor was then escorted to the
Senate chsnber and the president pro tenn made
senate. ~O'-'-- u -1'
The Lieutenant Governor in reply said that then
was nothing more gratifying to him he had
presided over this august body with fmpartiaIity
He had always been supported with kindly forbear-
ance and strong friendship had grown up between
himself and the Senators. This a noble ofice and
if it be said that legislation has been wtse
then we can depart from the chamber with the con.
seriousness that work hiss been truly faithfully
performed.
resolution was then presented complimentary to
Donald 6. Perkins, the clerk of the senate.4
Senator DeForest favored the reso utIon in a very
complimentary speech.
Senator Plunkett followed in very complimentary
address in which he seconded the resolution. The
resolution passed unanimously
Mr.. Perkins In reply returned thanks to the Sem
He thanked them all for their Kind wors and a the
associations he had enjoyed with the senator's
mittee to wait the Governor and him If he had
any farther communication to make to the Senate
was passed.
A message from he Governor veto.ng the bill pro-
yiding for an increase of the pay Of prosecuting
voted to pass the bill over the Governors veto by
vote Of IL to 6.
Senator Plankett returned to the Senate chamber
and reported that hs had waited on the Governor
and that His Exeeency reported that he had no far
ther communication to make and that he had signed
all bills.
recess WAS again taken and shortly after the
Senate reassembled :and committee was appointed
to inform the House that the Senate was ready to
meet them in joint ballet.
THE HOUSE.
The House was called to order at 10 q. M by
Speaker Harrison.
Resolution offered by Mr., Hubbard, Of Hartford.
t. their best efforts to the appointment
congressional commission to investigate and report
ress Of the colored people. Passed and transmitted
Resolution laying a State tax Of IN mills on the
grand hst-the same figures last year. Passed az
GSr an explanation Dy MI Brooke, OF T0EEtngton.
Bill concerning approaches to the railroad depot In
New Britain and providing for union depot, |
after hearing by the railroad commissioners as to
the necessity. Expla ned by Mr.. Brsinard of /
Hartford, advocated by Mr.. Case and passed.
House reconsidered and concurred with the Eenate Il
In paying the executive clerk $500 for services
Aes'ntion authorizing the State treasurer to bor-
not exceeding s2O 600 for temporary use: passed
Mr. BROOKS OF Torrlngtonp said the estimated deficit
is $4,000.
Mr. Noble, of Bridgeport offered resolution. an
tho.izlng the Governor to appoint tax Commission
Tabled ON statement from Mr.. Case that Similar
has been introduced in the Senate |
Bill that In the construction Of the statutes Grail
road company shall be construed to all corpo-
rattons, trustees. atc: Senate amendment was CON
Cured In. Mr.. Hubbard, of Hartford offered a PTr
thar amendment that lessees receivers shall MAZE
, separate return for each road. Mr. BraInard ob
jscted that this would make useless trouble a. IL
for each road. Mr.. Garvan, OF East Hartford aSIyo
sdea the amendment as will bring out the faota AZ
10 the earnings of the mgin line and its raHnecftva
branches The annendment was agreed to. Mr.. Gar
returns Of any road shah be taken in Connecticut |
Their the party would be liable 70 the penalties Of