Marshall, Noyes, Rich, Sabin, Sias, Simonds, Smith, Vilas, and Winn. So the bill was rejected. The following bills were, on motion of Mr. J. Barrett, indefinitely postponed: (S. 36.) "An act to provide for the assessment and collection of taxes on non-resident lands." (S. 51.) "An act to repeal all laws regulating the sale of Spirituous Liquors, Wine, Ale, or Beer." (S. 26.) "An act to distribute to the several Towns, for the support of Common Schools, the income of the State School Fund." And (S. 5.) "An act directing the Treasurer to pay Richard F. Abbott the sum therein mentioned." Mr. Onion, from the Committee on Bills, reported that they had, this day, submitted to the Governor, for his approval and signature, bills of the following titles: (H. 28.) "An act to revive an act entitled an act to incorporate the Bennington and Brattleboro' Rail Road Company,' passed November 10, 1835." And (H. 54.) "An act to repeal the laws giving a bounty on the destruction of Bears, Wolves, and Panthers." The résolutions on the subject of the Annexation of Texas to this Union, reported by the majority of the Select Committee on the subject, and spread upon the journal of the 1st instant, were taken up for consideration. The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. Marshall, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. J. Barrett, T. T. Barrett, Bellows, Bemis, Billings, Brownell, Button, Chittenden, Clapp, Hodges, Howe, Hurd, Ladd, Morgan, Onion, Sabin, Sias, Simonds, and Winn. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Fifield, Marshall, Noyes, Richardson, Smith, and Vilas. So the resolutions passed. The resolutions on the same subject, reported by the minority of the same Committee, and spread upon the journal of the 3d instant, were taken up for consideration. And, on the motion of Mr. Noyes, the question was first taken on the 1st and 2d of said resolutions. And it was decided in the negative: Xeas 20 The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. Hodges, were as fol lows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Fifield, Marshall, Noyes, Richardson, Smith, and Vilas. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are Messrs. J. Barrett, T. T. Barrett, Bellows, Bemis, Billings, Brownell, Button, Chittenden, Clapp, Hodges, Howe, Hurd, Ladd, Morgan, Onion, Rich, Sabin, Sias, Simonds, and Winn. So the said resolutions were rejected. The question then being, Shall the third resolution pass? It was decided in the negative : Yeas 6, The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. Vilas, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Fifield, Marshall, Noyes, Richardson, Smith, and Vilas. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are Messrs. J. Barrett, T. T. Barrett, Bellows, Bemis, Billings, Brownell, Button, Chittenden, Clapp, Hodges, Howe, Hurd, Ladd, Morgan, Rich, Sabin, Sias, Simonds, and Winn. So the 3d resolution was rejected. The question then being on the 4th resolution, It was decided in the negative. So the said resolutions were rejected. Mr. Noyes presented the following resolution, which was read: Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to cause to be printed two thousand pamphlets containing the Reports of the Majority and the Minority of the Select Committee to whom was referred the subject of the Annexation of Texas to this Union; and that the same be distributed among the people of this State. And the question being, Shall the resolution pass? The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. Noyes, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. J. Barrett, T. T. Barrett, Bellows, Bemis, Billings, Brownell, Chittenden, Clapp, Fifield, Hodges, Marshall, Noyes, Onion, Richardson, Sias, Simonds, Smith, and Vilas. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Button, Howe, Hurd, Ladd, Morgan, Rich, Sabin, and Winn. So the resolution passed. The resolutions from the House of Representatives, on the subject of the admission of Texas to this Union, were called up by Mr. J. Barrett. And they were read and passed in concurrence. The Senate took up, on motion of Mr. J. Barrett, the resolution on the table, relating to the construction of Section 18 of the General Banking Law, passed in 1840. And the question being, Shall the resolution pass? It was decided in the affirmative: Nays 1. The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. J. Barrett, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. J. Barrett, T. T. Barrett, Bellows, Bemis, Billings, Brownell, Button, Chittenden, Clapp, Hodges, Howe, Hurd, Ladd, Morgan, Noyes, Onion, Rich, Sabin, Sias, Simonds, and Winn. The Senator who voted in the negative, is Mr. Marshall. So the resolution passed. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives have considered the resolution from the Senate providing for an extension of two years from the 17th day of December next, of the time of payment of the note given to the Commissioner of the School Fund, for the benefit of the University of Vermont, and have passed the same, with an amendment, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate. The Senate proceeded to consider said amendment of the House of Representatives, which is to strike out the words "two years," and insert in lieu thereof the words "one year." And it was Resolved, To adopt the same in concurrence. On motion of Mr. Chittenden, The Senate adjourned. Prayer by the Chaplain. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1845. The reading of the journal of yesterday was dispensed with. On motion of Mr. Hodges, it was Ordered, That a message be sent to His Excellency the Governor, to apprise him that the Senate having, on their part, completed the business of the session, are ready to adjourn; and to ask if he has any further communication to make to them. The President designated Mr. Hodges to perform this service. On motion of Mr. Vilas, it was Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that the Senate having, on their part, completed the business of the session, are ready, in pursuance of the Joint Resolution of the two Houses, to adjourn without day. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk : MR. PRESIDENT:-The Governor has announced to the House of Representatives that he has approved and signed bills of the following titles: (H. 98.) "An act relating to the Grand List." (H. 123.) "An act in addition to Chapter 29 of the Revised Statutes, relating to Trustee Process." (H. 128.) "An act to incorporate the American Exploring, Mining and Manufacturing Company." (H. 54.) "An act to repeal the laws giving a bounty on the destruction of Bears, Wolves, and Panthers." (H. 28.) "An act to revive an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Bennington and Brattleboro' Rail Road Company," passed Nov. 10, 1835." And (H. 131.) "An act in addition to an act to incorporate the Middle Falls Manufacturing Company, approved Nov. 11, 1836.” Mr. Hodges announced that he had performed the service assigned to him, and that the Governor would forthwith communicate a message to the Senate. A message from the Governor, by Mr. Beaman, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs : MR. PRESIDENT:-I am directed by the Governor to inform the Senate that he has received their annunciation that they are ready to adjourn, and to say that he has no further communication to make to them. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk : MR. PRESIDENT :-I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives having, on their part, completed the business of the session, are now ready, in pursuance of the Joint Resolution of the two Houses, to adjourn without day. Whereupon, His Honor the President pronounced the Senate adjourned sine die. D. W. C. CLARKE, |