Which was read twice and, on motion of Mr. Hotchkiss of Waterville, referred to the Committee on Printing.

H. 24. Mr. Bromley introduced a bill (H. 24,) entitled “an ́ ̈` act relating to fences on Highways,"

Which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Printing.

H. 25. Mr. Washburn introduced a bill (H. 25,) entitled "an act in addition to chapter twenty-three of the Compiled Statutes, entitled 'repairs of Highways and Bridges,'

H. 26. Mr. Kirkland introduced a bill (H. 26,) entitled "an act in addition to Chapter forty-four of the Compiled Statutes, entitled "Levy of Executions."

The above bills were severally read twice and referred to the Committee on Printing.

H. 27. Mr. George introduced a bill (H. 27,) entitled “an act to provide for printing the Laws relating to the Grand List," Which was read twice and, on motion of Mr. Templeton, referred to the Committee on the Grand List.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Barrett, their Secretary, as follows:

Mr SPEAKER:-The Senate have considered the resolution from the House, providing for a meeting of the Joint Assembly on Tuesday next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to elect certain officers therein named, and have adopted the same in

concurrence.

The Senate have adopted a resolution providing for a Joint Assembly on Thursday next, to elect Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts,

In the adoption of which resolution, I am directed to request the concurrence of the House.

And he then withdrew.

H. 28. Mr. Everett introduced a bill (H. 28,) entitled "an act in amendment of Chapter forty-seven of the Compiled Statutes, relating to Probate Courts,"

Which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Printing.

Mr. Rankin presented the following resolutions :

WHEREAS, in conformity with the sentiments of our Revolutionary Fathers, and in obedience to the principles and spirit of the Constitution of the United States, the early policy of the Government was to restrict and abolish Slavery; and whereas, the National Government has strangely and widely departed from its original course on this subject; and whereas, the compromise of 1820, by which Slavery was prohibited in all the territory held by the United States, north of 36° 30, has been repealed by an act of Congress: in view of an event so unnecessary, calamitous and portentous, it is deemed proper that the State of Vermont should proclaim her principles and the general line of policy which she proposes to pursue with respect to Slavery; now, therefore,

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, In the name and in behalf of the people of this State, that we cherish and adhere strictly to the fundamental principle of the Federal Constitution ;-a principle expressed in the first article of our Bill of Rights, that all men have an inalienable right to freedom and equality and that we hereby reaffirm our devotion to the Union of the United States.

Resolved, That the Constitution, ordained to form a more perfect union, to establish justice, and to secure to all the citizens of the Union, liberty, expressly denies to the General Government the authority or power to deprive any person of life, liberty or property, or in any way, however indirectly, to acquire or countenance slavery; and that it should immediate

ly divest itself of all responsibility for the existence of slavery, wherever it possesses constitutional power to legislate for its extinction.

Resolved, That this Legislature, in view of the fact that the compromises hitherto made on the subject of slavery by Congress, have virtually been repudiated and deprived of their moral force and authority, by the repeal of the act preparatory to the admission of Missouri to the Union, approved March 6, 1820, do declare their determination to adhere to the original policy of the Government, authorized by the Constitution of the United States.

Resolved, That in the opinion of this Legislature, the people of this State demand the repeal of that part of the bill for the organization of the Government of Kansas and Nebraska, which declares the Missouri compromise inoperative and void; and will persevere in this demand until the restriction of slavery, contained in the act of 1820, shall be restored to full force and effect.

Resolved, That the action contemplated by the preceding resolution is demanded of the United States Government, by consistency and good faith to the harmony and perpetuity of the Union; and by the enlightened sentiment of the civilized world.

Resolved, That the thanks of this body are tendered to our Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States, for their manly resistance to the passage of the act by which the Missouri Compromise has been repealed.

Resolved, That in the opinion of this Legislature, our Senators and Representatives in Congress are bound to take early and wise measures to obtain such an amendment of the Law, called the Fugitive Slave Law, as shall secure to every person

claimed as a slave the right of trial by jury in the State where the person shall be arrested and held for trial.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to our Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States, and be by them laid before that body :

Which were read and referred to the Committee on Printing.

H. 29. Mr. Smith of Williston introduced a bill (H. 29,) entitled "an act relating to assignment,"

Which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Printing.

Mr Gordon presented the petition of Samuel Dinsmore and thirty-one others, praying for the establishment of a Bank at Lyndon,

Which was referred to the Committee on Banks.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Barrett, their Secretary, as follows:

MR. SPEAKER-The Senate have appointed, on their part, the following Senators to constitute the committee to canvass the votes of the freemen of the several Congressional Districts. for Representatives in Congress

First District.-Messrs. Sargent, Button, Jones and Hollister. Second District.-Messrs. Phelps, Heald, Waite and Paige. Third District.-Messrs. Benedict, Hoyt, White, Powers, Hartshorn and Wadsworth.

The Senate have appointed on their part, the following Joint Committees:

Under the fourth Joint Rule.--Messrs. Warner, Powers and Phelps.

On Bills.--Messrs. Coolidge and Benedict.

And he then withdrew.

The Committee appointed to canvass the votes of the free

men of the several Districts, for Members of Congress, presented themselves at the bar of the House, and were sworn.

Mr. Washburn called up the resolution amending the ruies of the House, and moved to amend the same by striking out all after the word "Resolved" and inserting as follows:

"That the last clause of section two of the Rules of this House be so amended as to read as follows:

"A Committee consisting of three members, to be denominated the Committee on Printing, to whom shall be referred all bills of a public nature, who shall forthwith report, whether the same ought to be printed, and the number of copies thereof."

The question being stated and taken, said amendment was adopted,

And the resolution thus amended passed.

The Committee appointed to canvass the votes for County Officers, Judges of Probate, and Justices of the Peace, presented themselves at the bar of the House, and were sworn.

Mr. Fish offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the General Committee be, and hereby are, requested to inquire into the expediency and necessity of a law requiring the several towns to procure Fire Proof Safes, for the safety of town records, and report by bill, or otherwise;

Which was read and adopted.

Mr. Cook, of Lemington, presented the petition of Hazen Bedell and ten others, members of the "Colebrook Bridge Company," praying for grant to take toll,

Which was referred to the General Committee.

Mr. Adams, of Fairhaven, offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the Committee on Education are instructed to inquire into the necessity of introducing into our common