instructions to report a bill, reported a bill entitled "an act to apportion Senators in the State Legislature," which was read twice, and Ordered, to be laid on the table. (S. 41.) The engrossed bill entitled "an act in addition to the several acts regulating and governing the militia of this State,” was taken up, Read the third time, and passed. Mr. Crawford called up the resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to revise the militia laws. Mr. Eaton of Washington moved to amend the same by striking out the word "one," and insert the word "three." And it was so ordered, and The resolution, so amended, was passed. A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House have passed a resolution relative to publishing the journal of the joint assembly, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate. The following resolution from the House of Representatives was taken up: Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the Secretary of State be directed to furnish the Clerk of the House of Representatives with a copy of the proceedings of the joint assembly, during the present session of the Legislature; and that the same be published with the journal of the House. Which was read, and, On motion of Mr. Eaton of Franklin, Ordered, to be laid on the table. (S. 40.) On motion of Mr Sheldon, the Senate took up the bill entitled an act relating to the income of the State School Fund." Mr. Hatch moved that the further consideration of the bill be indefinitely postponed, and demanded the yeas and nays, which were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are: Messrs. Barrett, Blodgett, Dillingham, Eaton of Washington, French, Hatch, Hemenway, Norton, Rich, and Stevens-10. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are: Messrs. Bottum, Clark, Crawford, Dana, Dean, Eaton of Franklin, Fisk, Gilson, Palmer, Russell, Sabin, Sheldon, Sowles, Wheelock, and Wooster -15. So the motion was rejected, and the bill was Ordered, to be engrossed and read the third time. (H. 58.) The Senate, as in committee of the Whole, Mr. Clark in the chair, resumed consideration of the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act relating to the grand list," and after having made progress therein, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again this afternoon. Which leave was granted. Mr. Wheelock, from the committee on Bills, made the following report: The committee on Bills report that they have, this day, presented to the Governor, for his approval and signature, a bill of the following title: (H. 99.) "An act in relation to the State Prison.” On motion of Mr. Bottum, The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. (S. 27.) (S. 39.) Mr. Eaton of Franklin, from the committee on Education, to which were referred the bills entitled "an act to incorporate the Whitingham Academy," and "an act establishing an Academy at Corinth in the County of Orange," made a report (see appendix) concluding with the opinion of the committee that the same ought not to pass. And the third reading was denied to each of said bills. (H. 104.) Mr. Dean, from the committee on Land Taxes, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act laying a tax on the lands in Avery's Gore in Addison County," reported the same without amendment, and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House have passed a resolution providing for a joint assembly to elect three Directors of the State Prison, a resolution relating to auditing the accounts of sundry officers, and bills of the following titles in which they request the concurrence of the Senate: (II. 111.)" An act for the relief of ministerial officers," (H. 26.) "An act altering section 1 of chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes," (H. 47.) "An act in addition to chapter 83 of the Revised Statutes," and (H. 110.) "An act amending chapter 74 of the Revised Statutes." His Excellency the Governor has announced to the House, that he has this day approved and signed a bill of the following title: (H. 99.) "An act in relation to the State Prison." (S. 43.) On motion of Mr. Eaton of Franklin, the Senate took up the bill entitled "an act to apportion Senators in the State Legislature.” Mr. Dillingham moved so to amend the same that Windsor County shall be entitled to three Senators instead of four, as provided by the act, Franklin County to two instead of three, Orleans County to two instead of one, and Lamoille County to two instead of one. And the question of adopting the said amendment, being divided, On the question, Will the Senate order the word "four," after the words "Windsor County," to be struck out and the word "three" to be inserted? the yeas and nays, having been demanded by Mr. Dillingham, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Blodgett, Dillingham, Eaton of Washington, Hemenway, and Sheldon -5. Those Senators who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Barrett, Bottum, Clark, Crawford, Dana, Dean, Eaton of Franklin, Fisk, French, Gilson, Hatch, Norton, Palmer, Russell, Rich, Sabin, Sowles, Wheelock, and Wooster-19. So the Senate refused to adopt the amendment, and the remainder of the proposed amendment was withdrawn. And the bill was Ordered, to be engrossed and read the third time. A resolution from the House of Representatives was taken up, read, and passed in concurrence, and is as follows: Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the Auditor of Accounts be instructed to open an account with the sergeantat-arms, in which he shall be charged with the amount of stationary, furniture and other property which shall be found on inventory to belong to the state, in and about the state house, at the close of each session of the legislature. Also, to open an account with the State's attorney in each county, in which he shall be charged with the amount of monies received on state bonds, state prosecutions, for fines, penalties, forfeitures, or from any other sources in behalf of the state. Also, to open an account with the county clerk in each county, in which said clerk shall be charged with the amount of money received for the use of the state for pedlar's licences, for jurors fees, or from any other source, or for any other purpose. Also, to open an account with the military department of this state, in which said department shall be charged with the amount of money expended for the support of the militia each year. Also, to open an account with the agent to settle the affairs of the Vermont State Bank, in such a manner as to exhibit the interest of the state in that institution. Also, to open an account with the superintendent of the Vermont State Prison, in such a manner as to exhibit the amount of receipts and disbursements of that institution. Also, to collect and digest the report of the treasurer, and all other reports relating to the finances of the state, exhibiting in one report the entire sources of revenue to the state and the various expenditures each year, and cause an edition of three hundred copies to be published for the use of the General Assembly at as early period of the next session as may be. Also, to report at the next session of the legislature, what modification of the law is necessary to secure a more thorough accountability by every officer or citizen being in the receipt of monies belonging in any wise to the State of Vermont. The following resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That both houses meet in joint Assembly at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, for the purpose of electing three directors of the state prison, Was taken up, read, and passed in concurrence. The following bills from the House of Representatives, were taken up, severally read twice, and referred as follows: (H. 47.) “An act in addition to chapter 83 of the Revised Statutes," and (H. 110.) “An act amending chapter 74 of the Revised Statutes," to the committee on Finance. (H. 26.) "An act altering section 1 of chapter 73 of the Revised Statutes," to the Senators of Windsor county. (H. 111.) "An act for ths relief of ministerial officers," to the committee on the Judiciary. (H. 102.) Mr. Bottum, from the committee on Claims, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act to pay Azariah Webb the sum therein mentioned," reported the same, without amendment, and the question, Shall the bill be read the third time? was decided in the negative. So the bill was rejected. (H. 58.) The Senate, as in committee of the whole, Mr. Clark, in the chair, resumed the consideration of the bill from the House of Represen tatives entitled "an act relating to the Grand List," and having made progress therein, reported the same to the Senate, with proposals of amend ment. On motion of Clark, it was Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet at 7 o'clock this evening. The Senate adjourned. EVENING. The Senate took up the following engrossed bills, and they were severally read the third time and passed: (S. 43.) "An act to apportion senators in the state legislature," and (S. 40.) "An act relating to the income of the state school fund." (S. 42.) Mr. Clark, from the committee on Claims, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act to pay Tappan Stevens the sum therein mentioned," reported the same, with the proposition to amend by striking out the words "two hundred and nineteen dollars and thirty-six cents," and inserting the words "one hundred and twenty-one dollars and twenty-one cents," And the amendment was adopted, and the bill, (H. 100.) Mr. Bottum, from the committee on Claims, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act to pay Lawrence Brainerd the sum therein mentioned," reported the same, without amendment, and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (H. 26.) Mr. Gilson, from the special committee, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act altering section 1, chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes," reported the same, without amendment, and it was Read the third time, by unanimous consent, and passed in concurrence. (H. 111.) Mr. Wooster, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act M for the relief of ministerial officers," reported the same, with the opinion of the committee that it ought not to pass. And the third reading was denied. (H. 47.) Mr. Norton, from the committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act in addition to chapter 83 of the Revised Statutes," reported the same, without amendment, and it was, by unanimous consent, Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House have passed bills of the following titles, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate: (H. 66.) "An act to pay Chauncey Goodrich the sum therein mentioned." (H. 106.) "An act laying a tax on the county of Washington." (H. 113.) "An act to pay George B. Manser the sum therein mentioned." (H. 114.) "An act to limit the time for militia officers to make their returns to town clerks." (H. 115.) "An act establishing the Cavendish Light Infantry." (H. 116.) “An act establishing the Rockingham Light Infantry," and (H. 117.) "An act concerning the State Prison." (S. 18.) The House concur with the Senate in passing the bill entitled 66 an act to provide for the receipt of the proceeds of the sales of the public lands," with a proposal of amendment, in which the request the concurrence of the Senate. 66 (S. 14.) The House concur with the Senate in passing the bill entitled an act to amend chapter 29 of the Revised Statutes." (S. 42.) The Senate took up the engrossed bill entitled "an act to pay Tappan Stevens he sum therein mentioned," and on the question, Shall the bill pass? The yeas and nays having been demanded by Mr. Blodgett, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are: Messrs. Blodgett, Clark, Dean, Dillingham, Eaton of Franklin, Eaton of Washington, Hatch, Norton, Palmer, Russell and Sabin,-11. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are: Messrs. Barrett, Bottum, Crawford, Dana, Fisk, French, Hemenway, Wheelock and Wooster-9. So the bill was passed. Mr. Hemenway, from the committee on Bills, reported that the said committee have, this day, presented to the Governor, for his approval and signature, bills of the following titles, viz: (S. 35.) “An act in alteration of chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes." (S. 17.) "An act directing the treasurer to pay Thomas H. Fuller the sum therein mentioned." (H. 110.) Mr. Norton, from the committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act amending chapter 74 of the Revised Statutes," reported the same, with the proposal to amend by striking out from the 20th line, the words, 66 or any silk |