The Journal of yesterday was read. Mr. Briggs, presented the petition of Thomas H. Palmer, and 194 others, inhabitants of the town of Pittsford, praying for legislative action on the subject of slavery. Which was read and referred to a select committee of three senators. (S. 49.) Mr. Briggs introduced a bill entitled " 'an act in addition to chapter 24 of the Revised Statutes," And it was read the first and second times, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Blodgett presented the petition of William Maxham and others, Which, without reading, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Canals. (H.67.) Mr. Camp, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill from the House entitled "an act to credit the town of Manchester the sum therein mentioned," reported the same, without amendment, and it was read the third time, and passed in concurrence. (S. 44.) Mr. Starr, from the Committee on Banks, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act relating to banks," reported the opinion of the Committee to be that it ought not to pass. And, on motion of Mr. Butler, it was laid upon the table. (S. 50.) Mr. Bartlett introduced a bill entitled "an act to pay James Morse the sum therein mentioned." And it was read the first and second times, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. E. Allen, 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: (S. 28.) "An act to pay Lebbeus Edgerton the sum therein mentioned," (H. 66.) "An act constituting Samuel F. Smith an heir at law of Harry Holden," and (H. 17.) “An act annexing Johnson's Island to the town of St. Albans." (S. 37.) The Senate took into consideration the bill entitled "an act relating to Banks," and On motion of Mr. Eaton, it was Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the petition of Lucius Sanderson, with the opinion of the Committee that the prayer thereof ought not to be granted. And on motion of Mr. Smalley it was laid on the table. A message from His Excellency the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs: MR. PRESIDENT:-I am directed by his Excellency, the Governor, to inform the Senate that he has this day approved and signed a bill entitled (S. 28.) "An act to pay Lebbeus Egerton the sum therein mentioned." And I am also directed to communicate to the Senate a message in writing. (H. 1.) Mr. A. Allen, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill from the House of Representatives entitled " G an act to repeal an act therein mentioned," reported the same without amendment, and it was read the third time and passed in concurrence. Mr. Bartlett introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That during the session of the Legislature, every Senator shall have free admission to the Senate Chamber, and that it is a breach of privilege for the Door Keeper to refuse admission to any Senator who may desire to take his seat in the Senate Chamber, Which was read and passed. On motion of Mr. Bartlett, The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. The Senate took into consideration the following engrossed bills, and they were severally read the third time and passed. (S. 16.) "An act in addition to an act for the relief of the insane poor," (S. 31.) "An act in relation to actions on scire facias," and (S. 34.) "An act defining the 4th and 5th clauses of the 1st section of the 47th chapter of the Revised Statutes." (H. 61.) Mr. Briggs called up the hill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act in alteration of an act altering the boundary line between Salisbury and Leicester," and it was Read the third time, and passed in concurrence. The following communication was received from the Governor : EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, By a resolution of the last General Assembly, the Executive was directed to appoint some person to enquire into the Claims this State might have against the General Government for services rendered during the Revolution. Under that resolution, I appointed Henry Stevens, Esq. of Barnet; and as the Legislature is now in session, I herewith transmit his report, that such action may be had upon it as may be deemed proper. No appropriation was made by the last General Assembly to meet the expense of the investigation which has already been made, or to provide for is further continuance. As the papers relating to our early Legislative proceedings are in a very loose state, I would recommend that they be properly collected and preserved. To his Honor, WAITSTILL R. RANNEY, President of the Senate. CHARLES PAINE. The report of Henry Stevens, Esq. accompanying the foregoing communication, was read and referred to the Joint Committee of the two Houses on Documents communicated to either House for the use of the General Assembly. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: Mr. President,-The House do not concur with the Senate in passing the bill (S. 32,) entitled "an act for the benefit of Laura Elizabeth Moore and others." The Governor has announced to the House that he has this day approved and signed bills of the following titles: 66 (H. 17.) An act annexing Jolinson's Island to the town of St. Albans," and (H. 66.) “An act constituting Samuel F. Smith an heir-at-law of Iarry Holden." (S. 25.) The Senate took into consideration the bill on the table entitled "an act extending the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in certain cases." And on motion of Mr. Briggs, it was Ordered, That the further consideration of the said bill be indefinitely postponed. (S. 2.) On motion of Mr. Hubbell, the Senate reconsidered the vote by which the third reading of the bill entitled "an act to repeal the 22d section, chapter 58, of the Revised Statutes," was refused, and on motion of Mr. Briggs, it was Ordered to lie upon the table. On motion of Mr. Stevens, The Senate adjourned. SATURDAY, Oct. 29, 1842: Prayer by the Chaplain. The journal of yesterday was read. The President announced the appointment of the following Committees: On the Joint Committee of the two Houses directed to be raised on Documents sent to either House for the use of the General Assembly, Messrs. Camp, Smalley, and Green. On the petition of 'Thomas H. Palmer and 194 others, relating to slavery in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, Messrs. Briggs, A. Allen, and Sheldon; and On the Report of Henry Stevens, relative to claims of this State upon the General Government for services rendered during the war of the Revolution, Messrs. Camp, Smalley, and Green. (H. 52.) Mr. Briggs, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill from the House entitled "an act in addition to chapter 18 of the Revised Statutes," reported the same without amendment, and it was Ordered to lie upon the table. (H. 50.) Mr. Bartlett, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill from the House entitled "an act in addition to 'an act to repeal part of chapter 90 of the Revised Statutes, approved Nov. 3, 1841," reported the same without amendment, and it was read the third time and passed in concurrence. Mr. Bartlett, from the same Committee, to whom was referred the resolution relative to reducing the salaries of Judges of the Supreme Court, and other officers, reported the opinion of the Committee to be that no legislative action is required thereon. The following communication was received from the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs: EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, I have the honor to transmit to the Senate, for the use of the General Assembly, the Report of the Commissioners appointed to visit the University of Vermont; and also, by request, a copy of the proceedings of a Military Convention held in Montpelier on the 14th inst. To the Honorable W. R. RANNEY, President of the Senate. CHARLES PAINE. (S. 45.) Mr. Starr, from the Committee on Banks, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act relating to the Bank of Newbury," reported the same without amendment. And on the question, Shall the bill be engrossed and read the third time? the yeas and nays, having been demanded by Mr. Townsley, were as follows: The Senators who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Bartlett, Smalley, Sowles, Starr, and Stevens—5. Those Senators who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Aiken, A. Allen, E. Allen, Barrett, Bingham, Blodgett, Briggs, Butler, Camp, Cutts, Dillingham, Dutton, Eaton, Field, Green, Hatch, Hubbell, Munsill, Plumb, Porter, Sheldon, Sprague, Townsley, and Wright-24. 66 So the third reading was refused. (S. 47.) Mr. Dillingham, from the select Committee, on the bill entitled an act laying a tax upon the County of Chittenden," reported the same without amendment, and on motion of Mr. Smalley, it was Ordered to be laid on the table, and made the order of the day for Wednesday morning. Mr. Blodgett introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Elections be instructed to make report this afternoon, of all the facts that have come to their knowledge, relating to any persons holding seats in this Senate, who were holding the office of Post Master in any town in this State, at the time of their election. Which was read and passed. (H.6.) Mr. Dillingham, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill from the House entitled "an act in addition to chapter 29 of the Revised Statutes," reported adversely to the passage of the same, and The third reading was denied. (S. 40.) Mr. Townsley, from the select committee to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act for surveying and ascertaining the boundary line between the counties of Bennington and Windham," reported that the same ought to pass. On motion of Mr. Briggs, it was Ordered to lie upon the table. Mr. A. Allen, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution relating to expenses incurred by reason of the recent bordér difficulties, reported that By an act, approved 29th, October, 1840, the town of Alburgh was paid $657 18 By an act, approved 11th November, 1841, Lawrence Brainerd 51 28 By an act approved November 1st, 1841, Abel Drury was 300 00 By an act approved November 10, 1841, Thomas W. Fuiler. was paid 10 00 $1618 43 Making, in the aggregate, the sum of And that the committee called upon the Governor and were informed that uo application had been made to the General Government, to procure the allowance and payment "of any such amounts." The report of the Commissioners appointed to visit the University of Vermont, accompanying the communication just read, from the Governor, was read, and, On motion of Mr. Smalley, Ordered to lie upon the table, and that the Secretary procure to be printed three hundred copies for the use of the General Assembly. The proceedings of a Military Convention recently holden in Montpelier, also accompanying the communication of the Governor, was referred, without reading, to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion of Mr. Smalley, Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet at the usual hour on Monday morning. On motion of Mr. Dillingham, The Senate adjourned. |