Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-27

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MoNTPEL1R, Oct. 19.-The election of a
United states Senator was completed to-day
In the state Legislature and Redheh Proc
tors term Of office will run until March A.
1899. Being invited TO address the
joint assembly, he accepted the posi-
ton in graceful ltto speech. Ow-
ing doubtless, to the rainy morn
Ing the attendance of spectators was
smaller than was expected. When this
work had been completed the members be
gan to think about getting home for Column
bus day, aud in order that all might be sure
of wituess!nF their local celebrations day
and two nights seemed necessary for them
20 reach their several Destinations. All
seemed ready to go home, hut in the House
there was q little diteronoe of opinion a. to
the time OF return. Ffty.fvs voted for
Monday afternoon but SO believed that
nothing would be done until Tuesday any
way and so voted. Meanwhile the
Senate was considering similar
joint resolution and agreed to
Monday afternoon as the time 20 resume
business. The two resolutions mot between
the Senate chamber and Representatives.
Hall md whom the Senate resolution came
before the House it was passed with hardly
dissenting voice.
Quick work was made with the bill allow
iug Burlingtons City Council to appropriate
$500 for tho celebration OF Columbus day.
Representative Henderson introduced 1t in
the House as soon the journal had been
read The committee on corporations
quickly approved of it and it was passed,
under suspension OF the rules. No
time was lost in getting it be
fore the Senate and it passed
that 'ody just as quickly. After dinner
Acting Governor Stranahan affixed his sig
nature and it was n law. Mayor Haseltou
returned to Burlington on the mail train,
well satisfied with his days work. Al
though the sessions Of the two branches OF
the Legislature we're short, some important
bills were introduced, perusel of the re-
port Of the dny's proceedings will show
sonate-6lorning.
These bills were introduced and reterred
S. %, by Senstor Mead, relating to the tax
alton of veteran soldiers. lBill provides
that veterans OF tbs civil war with en- hon
prabls discharge. whose poll and taxable
sstate does not exceed S. shall be exempt
from taxationl committee on military al
fairs.
s. q. by Senator Hall, providing that
the court may allow Jury to separate be-
fore thu charge in certain criminal cases;
committee on judiciary.
II. 81, authorizing the City Council Of
burlington 10 provide Tor the celebration
Of Columbus dag, was referred TO the com
mittee on oor poratiors and in few minutes
was peIsod.
Adjournsd
senate-AfteFnoon.
These joint resolutions were introduced;
Ry senator Foster, that the Senate and
House adjourn TO Monday afternoon, when
they adjourn for the day. Senator circuit
moved that the resolution be ordered to lie.
T lie motion was lost and the resolution was
then adopted
b. Senator Boyce, that the standing
c7ai4ittees on game and fisheries visit the
State fish hatchery al Roxbury and report;
adopted
a joint resolution from the House, pro-
vlG.ng Tor an adjournment until Tuesday
no.Bing, ives, Gu motion Of Senator Circuit
ordered to lie.
Il. II, authorizing the judge Of probate
for the district OF Essex to complete the
probate records, was passed.
Bills Introduced
s. 90, by Senator Amsden, by request,
10 establish board OF State road commits
sioners. [Bil provides for the appointment
of three civil engineers by the governor,
who shall act as road commissioners and
rare for all the roads and bridges in the
State They are 20 appoint a civil engineer
in each county who Shall nave charge Of the
work In that county. 10 meet the expense
of improved and permanent highways the
State is to be bonded for 81, 900, 900. Re
ferred to the COMMITTEES on highways and
bridges.
S. 80, by Senator Sanford, to incorporate
the Bennington Cooperative Savings and
Loan association; committee on banks.
Adjourned.
Bouso-MorninE.
These bills were introduced and referred.