Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-29

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sale OF mortgaRed property, which was re-
ported adversely by the judiciary com
nlttee for the reason that other bills re-
ported covered its provisions, was refused
a thlrd reading. A resolution by Mr.
Marsh OF Woodstock that when the House
adjourn 1t be till Monday afternoon, WAS
adopted
In the Senate were adopted Joint reso-
luton introduced by Senator Valentine.
that the State librarian is hereby directed
TO furnish each member Of the Senate and
House OF Representatives with CODY of
the history of the celebration OF the cen
tennlal anniversary OF the independence
OF the State of Vermont and the battle Of
Bennington, August Is and IS, 1877, which
was published in the year 1879 at the ex-
pense of the State and is now deposited in
the State library aud the following by
Senator Swain:
Whereas, Many Union soldiers, prisoners OF
war, were confined in Libby, Andersonville
and other Southsrn prisons during the late
war of the rebellion and by reason Of said
Imprisonment and consequent suffering tho
r. neral health and system Of those who SUR
vived said Imprisonment was greatly impair
ed, and from which they are sill suffering in
broken health and vital power; and,
Whereas, Ii is but simple justice to those
deserving and patriotic men that their strong
clalm TO the sympathy of the country should
receive such recognition rs their merit, sui
ferlng and patriotic services demand; there
fore, be it
Resolved bV The Senate and House Of Repre-
NhtdtiueS of Inc State " Vermont That the
senators and representatives in Congress from
the state of Vermont are hereby requested to
use their influence in the Congress of the Uni
ted states to procure the passage of an act
granting pensions to those suffering soldiers,
pr oners of war confined in the Southern
prisons, as recited above.
A very important bill was introduced
by Senator Baker of Rutland to abolish
the old manner of pleading in Vermont
Trn hat plnr if,,,u
original writs shall contain only the
language necessary to state the facts in
the case. 1t does away with all the re-
dundancies and surplus verbiage of the
old form OF pleading, forbids Fictitious al
legations" and simplifes the processes,
practices and pleadings of the courts in
this state. 1t provides also that no civil
process shall be made returnable to any
special or adjourned term of court.
Two bills relating to the bridge be-
tween North Hero and Alburgh were in
troduced by Senator Hall of Grand Isle,
one providing that if any portion of the APP
preparation remains after completing the
bridge it shall revert to the State treasury
the other bill providing that the auditor of
accounts shall draw an order on the State
treasury In favor Of the town OF North
Hero for any balance not heretofore paid
OF the sum of go, 00O
The Senate passed the House bill to EN-
power the village of w. Randolph to bring
water into said village and issue bonds for
that purpose. The Senate refused third
reading to House bill IA, allowing to fire
districts" the same privilege in electlng
collectors as given to school districts.
Senate bill ~, relating to the term of Office
OF listers, selectmen and town auditors
was made special order for Thursday
afternoon. Senator Blake presented the
petition of Abigail Chandler and 2o4
other citizens of Barton, praying for NUM-
cipal suffrage for women.
THE DEATH OF MR.. STAFFORD.
The sudden death of Mr.. Stafford, the
representative from Wallingford, which
occurred at the Hillside boarding house
on Court street last evening, was learned
for the first time by most of the members
of the Legislature when they assembled
this morning, and cast a gloom over the
proceedings OF to-day, which were unm-
portant, and shortened by an ,arly ad-
journment, out of respect to the deceased
Mr.. Stafford was highly respected farmer
in WallingfOrd, which was his native
town and which he was elected to repre-
sent by his fellow republicans. He has
suffered for long time from disease Of
the kidneys. but was able to be present on
the opening days OF the session. His
trouble increased and he was compelled
to return home about two weeks ago
He was a devoted supporter Of Senator
Edmunds, and, despite the warning of
his friends and the advice of his
physician. he came to Montpelier last
Monday night in order to be present in the
Legislature on Tuesday and cast his vote
for senator. The long journey up from
Wallingford was too much for one in his |
Montpelier that night he showed signs of
a Slight arrangement and of failing
strength. He missed the train at Mont |
pelier junction and was brought in a car
riage to his boarding place which he en-
tered and throwing himself on a sofa re
when he was helped to bed by the land |
lord, He WAS attended by DR.. c.. NJ. !
Chandler of this town, but little could be |
done for him ~ his kidney disease became |
with heart trouble and he .
fingered until about O'Clock last evening
when he died. His son arrived on We'd
nesday night and WAS with him until he |
died His wife could not arrive until the .
last train last evening nearly 10 hours
after his death. This morning the stricken
wife aud son, with Representatives
of Manchester, Fisk of Dandy,
kisdon Of Mount Tabor, and Holden of
Mount Holly, accompanied the re-
Walingford. Mr. Stafford was born
in Wallingford in 1927, and was,
therefore in his siXteth year. He had
large acquaintance with members Of his
own county and is spoken of by all who
knew him in the highest terms of respect
and of confidence in his uprightness and
integrity. The House had been in session
ess than an hour this morning when Mr.
Rowland Of Poultney arose and said
: Mr.. Speaker, the solemn duty devolves
lpon me to announce to this House the
ieath of one of its members, Boardman +.
stafford, Esq, of Wallingford and | beg
cave to offer the following resolutions -
The resolutions were then read by the
clerk and were rs follows:
Whereas, In the wise providence OF God, we
ire called upon to mourn the death OF Board
nan r. Stafford, Esq, the representative from
he town of Wallingford;
Resolved, That by the decease Of Mr.. STAFF
ord the House Of Representatives has lost a
worthy, honored and respected member, and
he state an exemplary honest, upright and
iseful citizen and we tender 10 his family
md friends our sincere sympathy and con-
iolence.
Resolped, That committee consisting OF {
our members OF this House be appointed by
he speaker TO accompany the remains of the ,
deceased TO his late home In Wallingford. /
ReSOlUSd That these resOlutiens ba pntered