Those who voted in the affirmative are Messrs. Barnes, Merrill, Smilie, Waterman and Watson-5. Those who voted in the negative are Messrs. Beckwith, Bell, Briggs, Converse, Grandy, Hammond, Henry, Howe, Hubbell, Keyes, Miller, Palmer, Pierpoint, Phelps, Porter, Ranney, Sheldon, Steele, Tenney, Van Sicklin, White and Young-22. So it was decided in the negative. The bill was then read the time; and The question was stated from the chair, "Shall the bill pass?" and on this question, the yeas and nays having been demanded by Mr. Phelps, were taken and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative are Messrs. Beckwith, Bell, Briggs, Converse, Grandy, Howe, Hubbell, Keyes, Palmer, Phelps, Porter, Sheldon, Steele, White and Young-15. Those who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Barnes, Hammond, Henry, Merrill, Miller, Pierpoint, Ranney, Smilie, Tenney, Van Sicklin, Waterman and Watson-12. So it was decided in the affirmative. A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act to provide for the receipt and distribution of the public money of the United States, which may be deposited with this state," was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on finance. The engrossed bill entitled "an act in addition to an act entitled an act to prevent forcible entry and detainer, passed Feb. 27, 1797," was read the third time, and debated; and before any question was taken thereon, The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. Mr. Henry, from the committee on manufactures, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act incorporating the Otterquechee manufacturing company," reported the same without amendment. Ordered that it be engrossed and read the third time. The engrossed bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Brattleboro' manufacturing company," was read the third time and passed. The engrossed bill entitled "an act ascertaining the principles on which the list of this state shall be made and directing listers in their office and duty," was taken up and read the third time, and on the question "Shall the bill pass?" the yeas and nays having been demanded by Mr. Waterman, were taken and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Barnes, Grandy, Hebard, Howe, Merrill, Miller, Ranney, Sheldon, Smilie, Van Sicklin, Waterman, White and Young-13. Those who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Beckwith, Bell, Converse, Henry, Keyes, Kinsman, Palmer, Pierpoint, Phelps, Porter, Steele and Tenney-12. So it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Merrill, from the select committee to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act for the security and payment of corporation debts and directing notice to be given on applications relating to private acts of incorporation," reported the same with amendments, and the bill was considered as in committee of the whole. On motion of Mr. Pierpoint, Ordered, that it be laid on the table. The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill entitled "an act regulating and governing the militia of this state," and on the question, "Shall the bill be engrossed and read the third time?" the yeas and nays having been demanded by Mr. Pierpoint, were taken and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Beckwith, Bell, Briggs, Grandy, Hebard, Howe, Hubbell, Keyes, Kinsman, Merrill, Phelps, Porter, Sheldon, Smilie, Tenney, Van Sicklin, Waterman, White and Young-19. Those who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Converse, Henry, Miller, Pierpoint, Ranney and Steele-6. So it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Ranney called up the bill entitled "an act relating to innkeepers, and for regulating the sale of wines amd distilled spiritous liquors," and the same was considered as in committee of the whole. Mr. Pierpoint moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee who reported it, and the question being put, was decided in the affirma tive. Mr. Kinsman called up the bill entitled "an act directing the treasurer of this state to pay Peter Nichols the sum therein mentioned." On motion of Mr. Briggs, Ordered, that it be laid on the table. Mr. Grandy called up the resolution introduced by him on the 21st ult. relative to instructing members of congress on the subject of the abolition of slavery in the district of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Ranney, Ordered, that it be laid on the table, and made the order of the day for to-morrow afternoon. Mr. Bell called up the bill entitled "an act to prevent circus riding and theatrical exhibitions," and the same was considered as in committee of the whole and amended, the bill reported to the Senate and the amendments concurred in. Ordered, that the bill be engrossed and read the third time. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that the members of the county of Windham meet in county convention on Saturday morning the 12th of Nov. instant at seven o'clock A. M. for the purpose of nominating a high bailiff for said county in the room and stead of Calvin Townsley resigned, and that both houses meet in joint assembly in the representatives' hall, at half past ten o'clock on said day to elect some person to fill said office. Which being read, resolved to concur therein. The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act to prevent forcible entry and detainer, passed Feb. 27, 1797." On motion of Mr. Porter, Ordered, that it be laid on the table. The engrossed bill entitled " an act for the compensation of county clerks and sheriffs," was read the third time and passed. Mr. Young called up the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act to prevent forcible entry and detainer," &c. On motion of Mr. Briggs, The Senate adjourned. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1836. Mr. Sheldon, from the committee on education, to whom was referred a bill entitled “an act incorporating the Burlington female seminary,”. reported the same without amendment. Ordered, that it be engrossed and read the third time. The said bill, having been engrossed, was read the third time and passed. Mr. Henry introduced a bill entitled "an act repealing part of an act allowing endorsees to maintain actions in their own names,' Which was read the first and second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Engrossed bills of the following titles, were, severally, read the third time and passed: "An act to prevent circus riding and theatrical exhibitions." "An act incorporating the Otterquechee manufacturing company." Mr. Watson called up a bill entitled "an act relating to protests of inland bills of exchange and promissory notes and the fees of notaries public," and the question, "Shall the bill be engrossed and read the third time?" being put, was decided in the negative. Mr. Beckwith, from the committee on land taxes, to whom was referred a bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act laying a 1ax on the lands in Newport," reported that the bill ought not to pass. Ordered, that it be laid on the table. Mr. Hubbell called up the bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act for the relief of Joseph Weeks," and it was read the third time and passed. Mr. Hammond introduced a bill entitled "an act relating to the public buildings," which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Hebard, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Guildhall bridge company," reported the same without amendments. Ordered, that it be laid on the table. Mr. Converse called up the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act to prevent forcible entry," &c. On motion of Mr. Briggs, ry. Ordered, that the bill be recommitted to the committee on the judicia دو Mr. Hebard, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act to incorporate the Norwich and Hartford rail road forwarding company,' reported the same without amendment, and the bill was read the third time and passed. The resolution, reported by Mr. Watson, from the committee on education, as stated on the journal of the 7th inst. was taken up, read and passed. The Senate took up the bill entitled "an act relating to highways," and it was considered as in committee of the whole and amended, and reported to the Senate-the amendments concurred in, and the bill ordered to be engrossed and read the third time. The bill entitled "an act in relation to common schools," was ordered to be engrossed and read the third time. The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of a bill entitled "an act in relation to contested elections," and while considering the same, with proposed amendments, On motion of Mr. Waterman, Ordered, that the bill and amendments be laid on the table. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives close the present session of the legislature, by adjournment of their respective houses, on Thursday the seventeenth instant, at five o'clock in the morning. Mr. Sheldon moved that the said resolution be laid on the table, and on this question, the yeas and nays, having been demanded by Mr. Briggs, were taken, and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Beckwith, Bell, Grandy, Hubbell, Merrill, Palmer, Sheldon, Van Sicklin, Waterman, Watson and White-11. Those who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Barnes, Briggs, Converse, Hebard, Henry, Howe, Keyes, Miller, Pierpoint, Porter, Ranney, Smilie, Steele, Tenney and Young 15. Mr. Sheldon, moved to amend said resolution by striking out the word Thursday and inserting the word Friday; and the question thereon being put, was decided in the negative. The question "Will the Senate concur with the house in passing said. resolution?" was then put, and It was decided in the affirmative. The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. Mr. Merrill, from the select committee, to whom was referred a bill entitled " an act directing the treasurer to pay Rufus Campbell the sum therein mentioned," reported the same with an amendment. On motion of Mr. Sheldon, Ordered, that the bill be laid on the table. Mr. Steele, from the committee on finance, to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act relating to the public buildings," reported the same with amendments, and it was considered as in committee of the whole, and amended-and the bill was reported to the Senate, and the amend ments concurred in, and Ordered, that the bill be engrossed and read the third time. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Miner, their clerk : MR. PRESIDENT: The House of Representatives concur with the Senate in passing bills of the following titles: "An act, concerning the duties of sundry state officers." "An act, incorporating the Great Falls manufacturing company." "An act, to incorporate the Farmer's manufacturing company at East Bethel." دو "An act, to incorporate the Castleton manufacturing company." The House have passed bills of the following titles, in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate: "An act, assessing a tax for the support of government." "An act, making appropriation for the support of government." "An act, for the relief of John Ide and Nathaniel Cobb 2d." "An act, relating to mileage of members of the general assembly." "An act, establishing permanent salaries for certain officers." "An act, to pay Oliver Kenney the sum the rein mentioned." "An act, directing the treasurer to pay George W. Ordway the sum therein mentioned." "An act, directing the treasurer to pay Ferrand F. Merrill the sum therein mentioned." "An act, in favor of Lyman Mower, Isaac N. Cushman and John A. Pratt." "An act, directing the treasurer to pay Ebenezer C. Barton the sum therein mentioned." "An act, laying a tax on the lands in Brunswick." "An act, incorporating the Sunderland lead mining and manufacturing company." "An act, to incorporate the Marshfield cotton and woolen manufacturing company. An act, in addition to and in amendment of an act incorporating the Vermont mutual fire insurance company. "An act, more effectually to prevent gambling within this state." "An act, establishing a county grammar school in the county of Lamoille and town of Johnson, and appropriating the rents and profits of the grammar school lands in said county to the use of said school." Mr. Briggs, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was recommitted the bill entitled "an act in addition to an act to prevent forcible entry and detainer, &c.," reported the same with amendments, which were concurred in, and the bill passed, as amended. On motion of Mr. Hammond, Ordered, that when the Senate adjourn, it will adjourn to half past six o'clock this evening. |