goods," and by striking out in the 21st line, the word "are" and insert in lieu thereof the word "is." The said amendments were adopted, and, on the question, Shall the bill be read the third time? The yeas and nays, having been demanded by Mr. Dean, were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are: Messrs. Barrett, Blodgett, Bottum, Clark, Crawford, Dana, Dillingham, Eaton of Franklin, Eaton of Washington, French, Hatch, Norton, Palmer, Rich, Sabin, Sowles, Stevens, Wheelock and Wooster-19., Those Senators who voted in the negative, are: And the bill was read the third time, and passed in concurrence. The following bills from the House of Representatives, were taken up, severally read twice, and referred as follows: (H. 114.) "An act to limit the time for militia officers to make their return to town clerks," (H. 116.) "An act establishing the Rockingham Light Infantry," and (H. 115.) "An act establishing the Cavendish Light Infantry," to the committee on Military Affairs. (H. 113.) "An act to pay George B. Manser the sum therein mentioned," and (H. 66.) "An act to pay Chauncey Goodrich the sum therein mentioned," to the committee on Claims. (H. 117.) “An act concerning the State Prison," to the committee on Finance. (H. 106.) "An act laying a tax on the county of Washington," to the Senators from said county. (S. 18.) The Senate took up the amendment proposed by the House to the bill entitled "an act to provide for the receipt of the proceeds of the sales of the public lands," which is "to strike out section 2," and refused to concur therein. (H. 108.) Mr. Clark from the committee on Claims, reported the House bill entitled "an act to pay Z. C. Camp the sum therein mentioned," and it was read the third time and passed in concurrence. On motion of Mr. Dillingham, The Senate adjourned. THURSDAY, Nov. 11, 1841. Prayer by the Chaplain. The journal of yesterday was read. Mr. Sowles, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom were re ferred the several bills from the House of Representatives entitled (H. 114) "an act to limit the time for militia officers to make their return to town clerks," (H. 116) “an act establishing the Rockingham Light Infantry,” and (H. 115) “an act establishing the Cavendish Light Infantry,” reported the same without amendment, and they were, severally, Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (H. 106.) Mr. Eaton of Washington, from the special committee, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled “an act laying a tax on the County of Washington," reported the same without amendment, and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (H. 85.) Mr. Palmer called up the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act to amend section 50 of chapter 68 of the Revised Statutes," and the question, Shall the bill be read the third time? was decided in the negative. (H. 105.) 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 Greensboro'," reported the same without amendment, and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (S. 34.) Mr. Dana, from the committee on Education, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act to provide for the distribution of the School Fund," reported the same, with the opinion of the committee that it ought not to pass; and The third reading was refused. (H. 58.) The Senate took up the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act relating to the grand list," together with the amendments proposed by the committee of the Whole. Mr. Clark moved to amend said bill by striking out the 5th section, and on that question called the yeas and nays, which were as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Blodgett, Bottum, Clark, Dana, Dillingham, Eaton of Franklin, French, Hemenway, Norton, Sabin, Sheldon, Sowles, and Stevens—13. Those Senators who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Barrett, Dean, Eaton of Washington, Fisk, Hatch, Palmer, Russell, Wheelock, and Wooster-10. So the bill was so amended. Mr. Hemenway, from the committee on Bills, reported that they have, this day, laid before the Governor, for his approval and signature, bills of the following titles: (H. 81.) "An act in amendment of an act entitled 'an act in relation to highways." (H. 54.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Newark." (H. 98.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Charleston." (H. 104.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Avery's Gore in Addison County." (H. 114.) "An act to limit the time for militia officers to make their return to town clerks." (H. 108.) "An act to pay Z. C. Camp the sum therein mentioned." (H. 116.) "An act establishing the Rockingham Light Infantry." (H. 100.) “An act to pay Lawrence Brainerd the sum therein mentioned." (H. 26.) "An act altering section 1 of chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes." (H. 106.) "An act laying a tax on the County of Washington." (S. 14.) "An act to amend chapter 29 of the Revised Statutes." (S. 11.) "An act to pay Rufus Campbell the sum therein mentioned." A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House concur with the Senate in passing the bill (S. 11) entitled "an act to pay Rufus Campbell the sum therein inen tioned." The Governor has announced to the House that he has this day approved and signed bills of the following titles: (H. 54.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Newark." (H. 81.) "An act in amendment of an act entitled 'an act in relation to highways."" (H. 98.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Charleston." (H. 104.) “An act laying a tax on the lands in Avery's Gore in Addison County." (H. 26.) "An act altering section 1 of chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes." (H. 100.) "An act to pay Lawrence Brainerd the sum therein mentioned." (H. 105.) "An act laying a tax on the lands in Greensboro'." (H. 106.) "An act laying a tax on the County of Washington." (H. 108.) "An act to pay Z. C. Camp the sum therein mentioned." (H. 114.) "An act to limit the time for militia officers to make their return to town clerks." (H. 115.) "An act establishing the Cavendish Light Infantry." A message from his Excellency the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs: MR. PRESIDENT:-His Excellency the Governor has this day approved and signed the following entitled bills: (S. 17.) "An act directing the Treasurer to pay Thomas H. Fuller the sum therein mentioned." (S. 35.) "An act in alteration of chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes." (S. 11.) "An act to pay Rufus Campbell the sum therein mentioned." (S. 14.) "An act to amend chapter 29 of the Revised Statutes." The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. Mr. Clark, from the committee on Claims, to whom were referred the following entitled bills from the House of Representatives: (H. 66.) "An act to pay Chauncey Goodrich the sum therein mentioned." (H. 113.) "An act to pay George B. Manser the sum therein mentioned,” and (H. 87.) "An act to pay John Hurlburt the sum therein mentioned," Reported the same without amendment, and they were severally Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (H. 117.) Mr. Norton, from the committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act concerning the State Prison," reported the same without amendment, and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. Mr. Eaton of Franklin, from the committee on Education, to whom was referred the memorial of the University of Vermont, reported the following resolution: Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the Commissioners, who may be this year appointed to visit the University of Vermont, be directed to give special attention to the objects set forth in the memorial of the corporation of said University, and report their views in relation to the same, to the next Legislature. Which resolution was read and passed. The Senate took up the resolution from the House of Representatives relative to printing the journal of the joint assembly, and Resolved, not to concur in passing the same. On motion of Mr. Eaton of Franklin, Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet at 7 o'clock this evening. On motion of Mr. Eaton of Washington, The Senate adjourned. EVENING. 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. 118.) "An act for the relief of George W. Wentworth." (H. 51.) "An act in addition to an act relating to the corporation of the city of Vergennes." The House concur with the Senate in passing the bill (S. 6) entitled an act relating to the election of representatives to Congress." Mr. Bartlett, from the select committee, to whom were referred sundry resolutions and proceedings of the legislatures of Virginia, Alabama and Mississippi, in relation to the controversy between the states of Virginia and New-York, reported the opinion of the committee to be that no legislative action is expedient thereon. (H. 51.) The Senate took up the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled " an act in addition to an act, relating to the corporation of the city of Vergennes," and it was, Read twice, and, by unanimous consent, Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (H. 118.) The Senate took up the bill from the House of Representaives entitled "an act for the relief of George W. Wentworth," and it was Read twice, and, by unauimous consent, Read the third time, and passed, in concurrence. (H. 107.) The Senate took up the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act in addition to an act relating to highways," and it was Read twice, and referred to the committee on Roads and Canals. (H. 58.) The Senate resumed consideration of the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act relating to the Grand List," together with the proposed amendments thereto. Mr. Norton moved to strike out section 18 and insert the following in lieu thereof: "If any person whose estate shall have been so assessed shall feel himself aggrieved by such assessment, such person may within thirty days after such list shall have been deposited in the town clerk's office aforesaid, make application to the listers in writing to have his assessment reduced or vacated. The listers may examine such person on oath in relation to the subject of such application, and hear other testimony in relation thereto, and after such hearing shall assess such person, as from the evidence they shall deem just and equitable, which assessment shall be taken as the assessment of such person. Such applicant shall not on such examination by the listers, be required to disclose the names of the persons who may be indebted to him. And on that question, demanded the yeas and nays, which are as follows: Those Senators who voted in the affirmative, are: Messrs. Bartlett, Bottum, Clark, Dean, Eaton of Franklin, Eaton of Washington, Fisk, French, Gilson, Hemenway, Norton, Palmer, Russell, Sabin, Wheelock and Wooster-16. Those Senators who voted in the negative, are: Messrs. Blodgett, Dillingham, Hatch, Sowles, and Stevens-5. Mr. Blodgett offered the following amendment : Sec. It shall be the duty of the cashiers of the several Banks and the clerks of all other corporations within this state, to transmit to the clerks of the several towns within this state, in which any stockholder of such bank or other corporation may reside, a true list of the names of all such stockholders, with the number of shares standing against the names of all such stockholders, on the books of such bank or other corporation, together with the amount actually paid in on each share, on the first day of April in each year hereafter." Which amendment was read and adopted. Mr. Dillingham offered the following amendment, which was read and adopted: "Sec. 24. It shall be the duty of the listers in each town, when they return the list of their assessments of personal property, to lodge with the town clerk a written notice, stating on what day and at what place they |