Mr. Converse introduced the following resolution : Resolved, that the judiciary committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law that in case of disagreement of opinion, among the judges of the supreme court, upon any question of law, that shall have arisen in the trial of any jury cause, the judge who presided at such jury trial shall not be allowed to vote or have any voice. Which was read and passed. The Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1836. Mr. Bell introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the judiciary committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so altering the law that the reports of the treasurer, auditor in the treasury department, bank commissioners, superintendent of the state prison, agent of the concerns of the state bank-and the reports of other officers of the government heretofore made to the House of Representatives, be made to the governor, to be by him communicated to both branches of the legislature, and report by bill cr otherwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Young introduced the following resolution: Resolved, that the committee on manufactures be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the health, education and morals of such children and minors as may, hereafter, be employed in manufacturing establishments in this state and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Hebard, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a resolution, passed on the 17th instant on the subject of the writ of habeas corpus, made report that all necessary provisions now exist by law to render said writ "a speedy and efficient remedy in all cases proper therefor." Mr. Briggs, from the committee on rules, made report of the following rules, which were read and adopted as rules of the Senate. Rules in cases of Contested Elections. 1. The testimony to be used before the committee on elections of the Senate, when a senator's election is contested shall be taken in depositions, in the manner and form provided in an act entitled "an act in relation to contested elections, passed November 6, 1834," with such alteration as will make it applicable to a senator, instead of a member of the house of representatives, and also that the application for a citation, as provided in the second section of said act, shall be made within twelve days after the votes for senators are canvassed by the clerk or sheriff in the county in which the election is made. 2. Memorials, remonstrances and returns made by returning officers to be used in cases of contested elections, and depositions taken as before provided for, shall be filed with the secretary of the Senate on the first day of the session of the General Assembly, and be referred to the committee on elections, whose duty it shall be to report thereon within six days from the commencement of the session. 3. No evidence shall be heard, by said committee, except such as shall be taken and filed in the manner aforesaid, and records of courts duly authenticated. Mr. Merrill, introduced a bill, entitled "an act in amendment of an act, directing the mode of election of Governor," &c. Which was read the first time, and, on motion, referred to a select committee of three. Ordered, that said committee be appointed by the chair. On motion of Mr Hubbell, from the judiciary committee, Ordered, that said committee be discharged from the consideration of a resolution passed on the 15th instant relating to the mode of balloting for senators, &c. And on motion of Mr. Hubbell, Ordered, that said resolution be referred to the committee raised on the bill entitled "an act in amendment of an act directing the mode of election of Governor," &c. Mr. Briggs, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act to repeal part of an act, relating to legal settlement," reported the same, without amendment, and the bill was read the second time and considered as in committee of the whole; and no amendment having been proposed, it was reported to the Senate; and Ordered that it be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow. Mr. Bell introduced a bill entitled "an act in addition to an act establishing permanent salaries for certain officers and for regulating certain fees and taxable costs," &c. Which was read the first time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. "The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. On the bill entitled "an act in amendment of an act directing the mode of election of Governor," &c. Mr. Merrill, Mr. Pierpoint and Mr. Young were appointed the committee. Mr. Hammond introduced a bill entitled "an act incorporating the Green Mountain Iron Company," which was read the first time, and referred to the committee on manufactures. Mr. Briggs introduced a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Salisbury Manufacturing Company," which was read the first time and referred to the committee on manufactures. Mr. Beckwith introduced a bill entitled "an act directing the treasurer to pay the town of Sutton the sum therein mentioned," which was read the first time and referred to the committee on claims. A message from the house of representatives, by Mr. Miner, their clerk. MR. PRESIDENT: the House of Representatives have concurred with the Senate, in the passage of a resolution for the appointment of a joint committee to designate rooms for the standing committees, and have of their part appointed Messrs. Vilas, Marcy and Dewey. Mr. Converse from the committee on bills reported that the committee have this day delivered to the Governor, for his approbation, a bill entitled " an act directing the mode of electing senators to represent this state in the congress of the United States.' The Senate adjourned. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1836. Mr. Watson presented the petition of the Centre Turnpike Company, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and canals. Mr. Howe introduced the following resolution: Resolved, that the committee on education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing for a general and critical geological and topographical survey of the state and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Merrill introduced the following resolution: Resolved, that the judiciary committee be directed to inquire, whether it is not "expedient and necessary to erect a court of chancery, with such powers as are usually exercised by the court, or as shall appear for the interest of the commonwealth," and to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Pierpoint introduced a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Castleton Manufacturing Company, دو Which was read and referred to the committee on manufactures. Resolved, that the committee on roads and canals be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so altering the law for making and repairing highways, that any person, liable to pay highway taxes, may pay a certain portion thereof in money, which shall be in lieu of the annual tax now required to be paid in labor, and report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Kinsman introduced a bill entitled "an act directing the treasurer of this state to pay Peter Nichols the sum therein mentioned." Mr. Howe objected to receiving said bill, on the ground that it is a revenue bill, within the meaning of the proviso to the third section of the constitution of this state. The chair decided that said bill is not a revenue bill, and is in order for the consideration of the Senate. Mr. Howe appealed from the decision of the chair. On motion of Mr. Watson, the appeal was laid on the table. A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Miner, their clerk. MR. PRESIDENT: the House of Representatives have passed a bill entitled "an act to alter the name of Anderson Burt," in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate. Which bill was taken up and read the first and second time, and ordered to be read the third time to-morrow morning. Mr. Pierpoint introduced a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Rutland Rail Road Bank," Which was read and referred to the committee on banks. Mr. Young introduced a bill entitled "an act to prevent the interference of foreigners in elections," Which was read and referred to the committee on the bill entitled "an act in amendment of an act directing the mode of election of governor, &c." An engrossed bill entitled "an act to repeal a part of an act relating to legal settlement," was read a third time and passed. Mr. Hebard, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act establishing permanent salaries for certain officers and for regulating certain fees and taxable costs," reported said bill with amendments, which amendments were adopted, and the bill read a second time. The Senate proceeded to consider said bill, as in committee of the whole, and it was amended and reported to the Senate, and the amendments were concurred in. Mr. Pierpoint moved to amend the bill by erasing the whole of the title after the word act, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "relating to jailer's fees." Which motion prevailed, and the bill was amended accordingly and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow morning. Mr. Briggs, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act incorporating the inhabitants of the centre village in Springfield, for the purposes therein mentioned," reported said bill with amendments, which amendments were adopted, and the bill read the second time and considered as in committee of the whole; and no amendment having been proposed, it was reported to the Senate and Ordered that it be engrossed and read the third time. AFTERNOON. Mr. Watson presented the petition of Horatio Walker and others, which was referred to the committee on Roads and Canals. The President communicated the following papers, viz: The report of the superintendent of the Vermont state prison. The exhibit of said superintendent showing the income and expenditures of said prison for the year ending September 30, 1836-and The report of the committee appointed to settle with the superintendent of said prison, Which were severally read and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Briggs introduced a bill entitled "an act to provide for reporting the decisions of the supreme court," Which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Young introduced the following resolution: Resolved, that the committee on education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing, by law, for the erection or establishment of permanent meridianal monuments, in the several counties in this state, whereby to ascertain and test the declination of the compass-needle ; and also to provide for a more accurate system of surveying, by requir ing some test qualification of surveyors and their compasses-and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. The Senate adjourned. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1836. Mr. Sheldon introduced a bill entitled "an act relative to highways," which, by order of the Senate, was read the first and second time, and was referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Van Sicklin introduced a bill entitled "an act ascertaining the principles on which the list of this state shall be made and directing listers in their office and duty,' Which was ordered to be laid on the table. Mr. Hebard introduced a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Tunbridge manufacturing company," Which, by order of the Senate, was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on manufactures. Mr. Hebard introduced a bill entitled "an act directing the treasurer to pay Luther S. Burnham the sum therein named," Which was, by order of the Senate, read the first and second time and referred to the committee on claims. Mr. Pierpoint introduced the following resolution: Resolved, that the eighteenth rule of the Senate be so amended that bills shall be referred after the second reading, instead of the first. Which was ordered to be laid on the table. A message from the house, by Mr. Miner, their clerk : MR. PRESIDENT: the House of Representatives have passed a bill entitled "an act altering the name of Pat Handley." They have also passed a resolution assigning a time for the election of a senator to represent this state in the congress of the United States-and a resolution assigning a time for the election of commissioners, under the act for the benefit of the deaf and dumb. A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act to alter the name of Pat Handley," was, by order of the Senate, read the first and second time. Ordered, that it be referred to a select committee of two to be appointed by the chair. The president thereupon appointed, as such committee, Mr. Pierpoint and Mr. Gates. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that both houses meet in joint assembly on Monday the 24th instant, at two o'clock, for the purpose of appointing a board of commissioners provided for in the act for the benefit of the deaf and dumb. Which was read and on motion, Resolved to concur therein. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that both houses proceed in their respective houses at ten o'clock in the forenoon on Friday next, |