Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-04
REVISION OF THE STATUTES.

Conference committee disagreeing vote on reso-
luton for commission to revise thu statutes recon-
mended that the House adhere to its rejection. so
ordered and the resolution thus killed.
Resolution making an appropriation to F. d. Rood,
the executive clerk for special services, passed by
the Senate, rejected
senate bill allowing transfer of convicts the
State prison, when overcrowded to county jailz Ad-
vocated by Mr.. Case, of CRANKY.
Mr.. Chsmplin, of Ltchheld offered substitute
authorizing the directors of the State prison to select
priatipg $500O0O therefor. Mr.Chsmplin advocated
proposition to appropriate half million from an
empty treasury would not be likely to meet with
mucn favor. He the Senate had passed bill
creating commission, and it would be wise for the
House to concur. The substitute was rejected, and
after debate amendment was offered that no male
convicts be transferred who have over five years to
serve, and no female convicts. Agreed to, and bill
passed. 49,
Executive communication suggesting constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the appointment of
Read transmitted to Senate without debate.
Resolution that the quartermaster-genera may loan
ingham statue passed.
Mr.. Hodge, of Barkhamsted, offeredan amendment
that each veteran regiment in the parade the day
of the dedication, be Permitted to carry its old flag
| now stored in the Capitol Mr. Noble. of Bridge
| port objected that injury might be done to the
| flags, and Mr.. Hodge withdrew the amendment
s an DIM h
son seeking credit for meet ssaries life may. in
vfded in the bill for single and married respec
lively. Mr. jackson, of D. rby approved the propo-
sition ME- CowIes of Manchester. moved to indefi-
niteIy postpone and objected that the waiver would
| give preference to some one merchant. 1t would
favor dead beats. Mr. Morrison, of Enfield, although
not fully satisfied with the amendment favored its
| adoption Mr.. Stead, of Bozrsh, argued that the
factrizing law should remain as it is honest work
| men desire change Mr.. Goats, of Windsor Locks,
argued at some length. Mr.. Fem, of Winchester,
called the previous question the motion to inded-
nitely postpone the whole matter. The House SO
voted.
senate resolution appropriating S. 600 for expenses
of Connecticuts representation at the New Orleans
exhibition. Advocated by Messrs. Case of CRANKY,
Dav 8. of Had1am and Cowles of Manchester, and
passed
Resolution authorizing the SecretaryTof State to
furnish copies of statues reports etc. to replace
those destroyed in the Cincinnati law library, de-
sroyed by fire during the riot Mr.. Case said the
act to give set to the Cincinnati bar. The Iesolu-
ton was passed.
Tia debenture bill reported and passed.
Bill that the biennial session amendment be voted
at tn October town elections; passed and trans
mitted.
Petition of William Wallace Lee for The Of the
Capitol building for reunion OF the Lea family;
ferred to committee.
Concurred with the Senate in amending the
luton for commission the asylum street crossing
House adhered and killed the resolution for in
quiry purchases Of stocks and bonds of rail-
road by another road.
House receded and concurred with the Senate in
action on the bill relating to insurance brokers'
Resolution rsimbursing town of Groton for ex-
penses in the destruction of oyster grounds
under orders of the State board OF health. Discussed
by Mr.. Gay, of Montville, and passed.
At D. m. the House took recess to p
The House at its afternoon session indefinitely
postponed the bill concerning the education of
pauper children. Rejected the resolution abating
the taxes Of ths Connections Valley Railroad com
psny. and passed the act empowering the railroad
Commissioners to require railroad companies to
change the location of highway.
Adjourned until Friday morning at 10 80 O'Clock