Mr. E. Allen presented the petition of the Trustees of the Troy Conference Academy, praying for an amendment of their act of incorporation.

And it was read and referred to the Committee on Education.

(S. 8.) Mr. Scott introduced a bill entitled "an act relating to the settlement of estates,"

And it was read the first and second times and referred to the Commit, tee on the Judiciary.

(S. 9.) Mr. Farr introduced a bill entitled "an act providing for a regis. try of voters."

And it was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Elections.

(S. 2.) Mr. Briggs called up the engrossed bill entitled "an act in addition to chapter 67 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'of the maintenance of illegitimate children,"" and,

On his motion, it was recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. A. Allen presented the following resolution:

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, that the State Treasurer be permitted to take from the State Library such books as may be necessary for his use in his office, and the Librarian is hereby directed to furnish him with such books as he may call for, if in said Library; provided that the Treasurer retain no book for more than sixty days at any one time, and that all such books shall be returned to said Librarian on or before the second Tuesday in October of each year.

And it was read and referred to the Committee on Education.

A message from His Excellency the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs;

MR. PRESIDENT:-I am directed by the Governor to inform the Senate that he has transmitted to the House of Representatives, for the use of the General Assembly, the report of the Superintendent of the Ver mont State Prison, with accompanying documents.

Mr. Harris presented the following resolution:

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, that the two Houses meet in Joint Assembly on Tuesday next at 10 o'clock A. M., to elect a Superintendent, Chaplain, and three Directors of the State Prison, And it was read, and

Ordered to lie upon the table.

Mr. Camp called up the resolution from the House of Representatives, relative to Joint Rules, and,

On motion of Mr. Butler, the said resolution was amended by striking therefrom the first amendment proposed by the House to the Joint Rules. And thus amended, it was passed in concurrence.

The following communication from was received His Excellency the Governor, by the hands of Mr. Hale, the Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs: EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,

To the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Brigadier General of the 3d brig ade by the promotion of Brigadier General Heman R. Smith to the office of Major General.

JOHN MATTOCKS.

A resolution from the House of Representatives, relative to a reduction of the pay and mileage of members of Congress, was read, and On motion of Mr. Briggs,

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

(S. 6.) Mr. Butler called up the bill on the table entitled "an act to repeal an act relating to the punishment of capital crimes," and moved to amend the same by striking out all after the enacting clause, and inserting a substitute for the bill

Before taking the question,

On motion of Mr. A. Allen, the bill and amendment were

Ordered to lie upon the table.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk:

MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives have passed bills of the following titles:

(H. 8.) "An act to incorporate the Grafton Fire Company."

(H. 20.) "An act relating to exemptions from attachment."

(H. 55.) "An act altering the name of the town of Monroe to that of Woodbury."

In passing each of which bills they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The House have also adopted a resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to elect a Brigadier General in the third brigade of the militia of this State, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The said resolution from the House of Representatives was thereupon adopted in concurrence.

(H. 8.) The House bill number 8 was then taken up, read the first and second times, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

(H. 55.) The House bill number 55 was read the first and second times, and,

On motion of Mr. Camp, Ordered to lie upon the table.

(H. 20.) The House bill number 20 was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

(S. 1.) The Senate, as in Committee of the whole, resumed consideration of the bill entitled "an act relating to the Judiciary."

And, after making progress therein, without reporting the same,

On motion of Mr. A. Allen,

The Senate adjourned.

AFTERNOON.

(S. 8.) Mr. Sargeant, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred the bill entitled "an act relating to the settlement of es

tates," reported the same without amendment, with the opinion that it ought to pass.

And it was

Ordered to be engrossed and read the third time to-morrow afternoon.

(S. 10.) Mr. Griswold introduced a bill entitled "an act to pay William Maxham the sum therein mentioned."

And it was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.

A message from His Excellency the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs:

MR. PRESIDENT:-I am directed by the Governor to transmit to the Senate, for the consideration of the General Assembly, a communication from the Corresponding Secretary of the American Peace Society.

The said communication was read, and

Ordered to lie upon the table.

(S. 1.) The Senate, as in Committee of the whole, further considered the bill entitled "an act relating to the Judiciary," and after making progress therein, without reporting the same, the Committee rose.

The hour appointed by a resolution of the two Houses for a meeting of the Joint Assembly, having arrived, the Senate repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

The Senate having returned from the meeting of the Joint Assembly,

Mr. Read presented the following resolution:

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, that the Commissioner of the School Fund be, and he hereby is, directed to postpone the collection of two certain notes executed to the commissioner of said Fund-one dated Nov. 20, 1834, on annual interest, signed by George W. Benedict, Frederick Buell, Heman Allen, Charles Adams, William A. Griswold and William I. Seymour, for two thousand dollars-the other dated March 31, 1842, for $839 and 42-100, signed by the same persons, except Frederick Buell-given for the uses and benefit of the University of Vermont-until otherwise directed by a future Legislature.

And it was read and referred to the Committee on Education.

(S. 6.) Mr. Starr called up the bill on the table, entitled "an act to repeal an act relating to the punishment of capital crimes," together with the amendment thereto proposed by Mr. Butler, stated on the journal of this morning.

Mr. Briggs moved to amend the said amendment by striking out the word "six" from the third section, and inserting the word "three," and Pending this question,

On motion of Mr. Read, the bill and amendments were

Ordered to lie upon the table.

Mr. Briggs called up the resolution from the House of Representatives, providing for a Joint Assembly on Thursday next, at 10 o'clock A. M. to elect a Brigadier General in the 2d brigade.

And on his motion, it was amended by striking out the word "Thurs day" and inserting the word "Friday."

And thus amended it was passed in concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Griswold,

The Senate adjourned.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21, 1843.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Sargeant called up the resolution from the House of Representatives, on the table, providing for a Joint Assembly to elect Judges of the Supreme Court, and a Secretary of State for the year ensuing.

And, on his motion, it was amended by striking out the words " on Tuesday next" and inserting the words "this morning"; and by striking out the words "Judges of the Supreme Court and."

And, thus amended, the resolution was passed in concurrence.

Mr. Dutton presented the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Judiciary Committee be instructed to enquire into the expediency of altering chapter 28, section 19, of the Revised Statutes in such a way as to shorten the time for which real estate subject to successive attachments on mesne process shall be held to respond the several judgments rendered thereon after the first encumbrance shall have been removed.

And it was read and passed.

Mr. E. Allen presented the petition of R. M. Manly and 27 others, praying for an act of incorporation.

And it was read and referred to the Committee on Education.

(S. 11.) Mr. Camp introduced a bill entitled "an act relating to licences to retailers and inn-keepers."

Which was read twice and referred to the select Committee raised on the petition of Reuben Spaulding and 174 others, citizens of Brattleboro'.

(S. 12.) Mr. Dutton introduced a bill entitled "an act to prevent frauds in the sale of leather; in alteration of chapter 68 of the Revised Statutes."

Which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Manufactures.

(H. 8.) Mr. Briggs, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred the House bill No. 8, reported the same, with the proposition to amend the same by striking out the third section.

And, on motion of Mr. Camp, the bill and amendment were
Ordered to lie upon the table.

A message from His Excellency the Governor, by Mr. Hale, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs:

MR. PRESIDENT:-I am directed by the Governor to inform the Senate that he has transmitted to the House of Representatives for the use of the General Assembly, Governor Paine's report in relation to the Deaf and Dumb, the Insane Poor, and the Blind.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk:

MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives concur with the Senate, and adopt the amendment proposed to the resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to elect Judges of the Supreme Court and a Secretary of State.

The House have passed bills of the following titles in which they request the concurrence of the Senate:

(H. 17.) "An act relating to the sale of property on execution," and (H. 48.) "An act altering the name of Job Turner Congdon."

(H. 17.) The House bill No. 17 was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

(H. 48.) The House bill No. 48 was read twice and referred to the select Committee raised on the petition of Lucius H. Cathan.

(S. 13.) Mr. Briggs introduced a bill entitled "an act relating to associations; in addition to chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes." Which was read twice, and, on his motion,

Ordered to lie upon the table.

The hour provided by a resolution of the two Houses for a Joint Assembly having arrived, the Senate repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives; and, having returned,

(S. 6.) The Senate took up the bill on the table entitled "an act to repeal an act relating to the punishment of capital crimes," and the amendment proposed thereto.

And, on motion of Mr. Read, the same were

Ordered to lie upon the table and be made the special order for Tuesday morning next.

(S. 14.) Mr. Thompson introduced a bill entitled "an act in amendment of an act approved Nov. 12, 1842, relating to the advertisement of lands to be sold for taxes."

And it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Land Taxes.

On motion of Mr. Briggs, it was

Ordered that when the Senate adjourn it will adjourn to meet again on Monday morning next.

On motion of Mr. Sargeant,

The Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, OCT. 23, 1843.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of Saturday was read and approved.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk:

MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives concur with the Senate in their proposed amendment to the resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to elect a Brigadier General of the 2d brigade in the militia of this State.

The House have passed a resolution providing for the appointment of a