of the Revised Statutes," reported the same, with no expression of the opinion of the Committee as to the expediency of passing the same. And it was Ordered to be engrossed and read the third time. (S. 36.) Mr. Griswold called up the engrossed bill on the table, entitled an act relating to the grand list, in alteration of an act approved Nov. 11, 1841." Mr. Read moved to commit the same to a Senator, with instructions to amend by striking out, after the word "until," the words "they shall give notice to the assessors that." And it was so ordered. And Mr. Read was appointed to perform this service, who reported the bill, amended as proposed. And without taking any further question thereon, (H. 108.) Mr. Munsill, from the select Committee on the subject of Slavery and the annexation of Texas to this Union, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act for the protection of personal liberty," reported the same, with the proposal to amend the same as follows: After the word "high bailift" in the 2d, 3d, and 5th sections, add the words "deputy bailiff;" and Strike out section 7. And the said amendments were adopted. And, on motion of Mr. Briggs, the bill was Ordered to lie upon the table. (S. 22.) The Senate took up the engrossed bill entitled "an act alter-ing the names of persons therein mentioned." And it was read the third time and passed. (S. 37.) The Senate took up the engrossed bill entitled "an act repealing section 9, of chapter 33 of the Revised Statutes.” and it was read the third time, and, On motion of Mr. Cahoon, re-committed to the Committee on the Judiciary for general amendment in the form of the bill. And the said Committee reported the same, amended. Mr. Butler moved further to amend the bill by striking out the word "three," and inserting the word "two." And it was so ordered. And the bill, as amended, was passed. (S. 38.) The engrossed bill entitled "an act construing the 7th section of the act relating to public accounts, approved Nov. 12, 1842," was taken up, read the third time and passed. L (S. 7.) Mr. Camp called up the bill on the table, entitled " an act defining the qualifications and rights of freemen, and for other purposes." And, on his motion, the same was indefinitely postponed. (S. 36.) The Senate took up the engrossed bill on the table, entitled an act relating to the grand list; in alteration of an act approved Nov. 11, 1841." And it was passed. (S. 35.) The engrossed bill on the table, entitled "an act relating to the sale of property on attachment on mesne process; in addition to chapter 28 of the Revised Statutes," was taken up and passed. (H. 1.) The Senate proceeded to consider the House bill on the table, entitled " an act in relation to the militia," and On motion of Mr. Butler, it was Ordered to lie upon the table. (S. 27.) Mr. Sabin called up the bill on the table, entitled "an act further to protect personal liberty," and moved to an end the same by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting a substitute for the bill. And it was so ordered. Mr. Sabin moved to fill the blanks in the bill as amended, as follows: The blank before the word "dollars" with the words " one thousand;" and that before the word "years" with the word "three." And it was so ordered. And the bill, as amended, was Ordered to be engrossed and read the third time. (H. 90.) Mr. Briggs moved that the Secretary be directed to request the House of Representatives to return to the Senate the House bill entitled 66 an act to pay Edward G. Babcock the sum therein mentioned." And it was so ordered. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives do not concur with the Senate in passing the bill (S. 20,) entitled "an act constituting a Board of Education." The House of Representatives have passed bills of the following titles, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate: (H. 125.) "An act fixing the times of holding the County Courts in Washington County." (H. 130.) "An act in relation to military fines." (H. 128.) "An act making an appropriation to the Vermont Asylum for the Insane." (H. 124.) "An act in relation to the duties of the Bank Commissioner." (H. 121.) "An act making appropriation for the support of Govern ment." (H. 111.) "An act relating to the fees of County Clerks." (H. 126.) "An act relating to State's Attorneys." (H. 47.) "An act in relation to the collection of taxes assessed on real estate." (H. 3.) "An act regulating the writ of Audita Querela." (H. 119.) "An act relating to costs in civil actions." (H. 122.) "An act in addition to 'an act relating to public accounts, approved Nov. 12, 1842."" (H. 78.) "An act in addition to chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes, in relation to religious and other societies." (H. 90.) "An act authorizing a change of venue in cases in the County Court." (H. 112.) "An act to protect the character of women." (H. 129.) "An act in addition to chapter 18, of the Revised Statutes, relating to common schools." (H. 80.) "An act relating to Engine Company No. 3, in Burlington." (H. 81.) "An act to pay Simeon Herrick the sum therein mentioned." (H. 135.) “An act relating to the duties of Chancellor." (H. 89.) "An act to alter the name of Nancy Taylor Johnson." (H. 131.) "An act constituting Hosea B. Dix heir at law of Susan Dix." (H. 123.) "An act granting a ferry to Harry Hill." (H. 54.) "An act to alter the name of Harriet Wilson." (H. 105.) "An act extending the time for the payment of a debt due the State from Amos Wilkins and Eli Hinds Jr." (H. 64.) "An act to pay Richard F. Abbot the sum therein mentioned." (H. 127.) “An act to pay Isaiah Matteson the sum therein mentioned;" and (H. 117.) "An act in addition to 'an act incorporating the Norwich University.'" (H. 90.) I am directed, in compliance with the request of the Senate, to return the House bill entitled "an act to pay Edward G. Babcock the sum therein mentioned. (H. 90.) On motion of Mr. Briggs, the vote refusing the third reading to the House bill entitled "an act to pay Edward G. Babcock the sum therein mentioned," was reconsidered. And, on motion of Mr. Cutts, the bill was Ordered to lie upon the table. (H. 11.) The Senate took up the House bill on the table, entitled "an act relative to the incorporation of Fire Insurance Companies." And the third reading thereof was refused. (H. 8.) The House bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Grafton Fire Company," was taken up. And the third reading thereof was refused. (S. 31.) Mr. Field, from the Committee on Roads and Canals, to whom had been referred the bill entitled "an act in relation to Rail Roads," reported the same, with the opinion of the Committee that it ought not to pass. And the question being, Shall the bill be engrossed and read the third time? The yeas and nays, being demanded by Mr. Farr, were as follows: Messrs. Bass, Bingham, Butler, Cahoon, Farr, Griswold, Phillips, Scott and Sprague-9. Those Senators who voted in the negative are, Messrs. A. Allen, E. Allen, Briggs, Cutts, Dutton, Field, Green, Harris, Hubbard, Morgan, Munsill, Porter, Plumb, Read, Sabin, Sargeant, Starr, Stone and Thompson-19. So the bill was lost. (H. 88.) The Senate took up the House bill on the table, entitled "an act relating to recognizance of sheriffs." And the third reading thereof was refused. The following bills from the House of Representatives were severally read the first and second times, and referred as follows: House bills No. 125, No. 119, No. 3, No. 47, No. 135, No. 112, No. 96, and No. 78, to the Committee on the Judiciary. House bills No. 130, No. 81, and No. 80, to the Committee on Military Affairs. House bills No. 126, No. 111, No. 128, No. 127, and No. 64, to the Committee on Claims. House bills No. 121, No. 122, and No. 105, to the Committee on Fi nance. House bill No. 124, to the Committee on Banks. Huse bill No. 129, to the Committee on Education. House bill No. 123, to the Committee on Roads and Canals. House bill No. 117, to the Committee on Manufactures; and House bills No. 54, No. 89, and No. 131 to the select Committee raised on the petition of Lucius H. Cathan. On motion of Mr. Briggs, The Senate adjourned. Prayer by the Chaplain. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 1843. On motion of Mr. Briggs, the reading of the journal of yesterday was dispensed with. (S. 3.) Mr. Butler, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred the bill entitled "an act in amendment of chapter 28 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the arrest of debtors," reported the same adversely, and, On motion of Mr. Briggs, It was indefinitely postponed. (H. 47.) Mr. Sargeant, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred the House bill No. 47, reported the same adversely. And the third reading thereof was refused. (H. 119.) Mr. Sargeant, from the same Committee, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act relating to costs in civil actions," 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 of Representatives have passed a resolution reative to the west gate of the State House Yard, and a resolution relating to the 16th regiment of the militia of this State, in which resolutions they request the concurrence of the Senate. I am directed to communicate to the Senate, certain resolves of the Legislatures of the States of Georgia and Alabama, on the subject of repudiation and the assumption of State debts, heretofore transmitted to the House of Representatives for the use of the General Assembly, together with the report and resolution thereon from the Committee of the House, and to request the concurrence of the Senate in passing the said resolution. The resolution from the House of Representatives, providing for the appointment, by the Governor, of a Committee to examine the books, records, &c. of the 16th regiment of the Vermont Militia, was read. Mr. Cahoon moved to amend the same by striking out the words " 16th regiment," and insert in lieu thereof, the words "all the regiments." And it was so ordered. And the resolution, as amended, was passed in concurrence. (H. 3, H. 96.) Mr. Briggs, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred House bills No. 3, and No. 96, reported the same, with the opinion of the Committee that they ought not to pass. And the third reading of said bills was severally refused. (H. 125.) Mr. Briggs, from the same Committee, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act fixing the times for holding the County Court in Washington County," reported the same without amend ment. And it was read the third time and passed in concurrence. (H. 112.) Mr. Briggs, from the same Committee, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act to protect the character of women," reported the same, with a proposal to amend the same by striking from the title the words "to protect the character of women," and insert in lieu thereof the words "relating to the action of slander." And it was so ordered. And the third reading thereof was, thereupon, refused. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Merrill, their Clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives concur in passing the resolutions of the Senate on the subject of Slavery and the annexation of Texas to this Union; and they have passed a resolution providing for a suspension of the 13th Joint Rule, and certain others relating to Slavery, in which resolutions they request the concurrence of the Senate. The resolution of the House of Representatives, providing for a suspension of the 13th Joint Rule until half past 10 o'clock this morning, was read, and, On motion of Mr. Briggs, Ordered to lie upon the table. (H. 124.) Mr. Starr, from the Committee on Banks, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act in relation to the duties of the Bank Commissioner," reported the same without amendment. And it was read the third time and passed in concurrence. (H. 78.) Mr. Butler, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred the House bill entitled "an act in addition to chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes; in relation to religious and other societies," reported the same, without amendment. |