On motion of Mr. Pierpoint, Ordered, That the secretary be directed to procure one hundred and fifty copies of His Excellency's Message to be printed for the use of the Senate. Mr. Pierpoint introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That so much of the Governor's message as relates to the currency, be referred to the committee on banks; so much as relates to common schools, to the committee on education; so much as relates to the militia, to the committee on military affairs; so much as relates to a geological survey, to the committee on education; and so much as relates to agriculture, to the committee on agriculture. Which was read and passed. The Senate adjourned. SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 1837. Mr. Swift, on his motion, was excused from serving on the commit-. tee on Land taxes, and Mr. Jenness was appointed on said committee. Mr. Phelps of Windsor, introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on Agriculture be instructed to inquire into the expediency of granting a bounty on wheat raised in this state, and report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Young presented the memorial of Reuben Mason and others, which was referred to the committee on the memorial of ladies of Castleton. Message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Miner, theirclerk. MR PRESIDENT: The House of Representatives concur with the Senate in passing a resolution relating to the publication of a directory. Mr. Cobb introduced a bill entitled "an act to repeal an act relating to the bank committee or bank inspector," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committec on banks. Mr. Van Sicklen introduced a bill entitled "an act in addition to an act in relation to the choice and duty of town officers," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. The memorial of three hundred and ten ladies of Springfield; of two hundred male inhabitants of Springfield, and of Enoch Davis and others, all against licenses for the sale of ardent spirits, were referred to the committee on the memorial of ladies of Castleton. The Senate adjourned. MONDAY, OCT. 16, 1837. Mr. Phelps of Windham introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee, raised on the memorial of ladies of Castleton, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of passing an act for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, and report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Smilie introduced a bill entitled "an act for obtaining licenses to sell wines and spiritous liquors, and for keeping inns and houses of pubHic entertainment,' دو Which were read the first and second time and referred to the com*mittee on the memorial of ladies of Castleton. Mr. White presented the memorial of Elisha S. Sabin, and seventy-six others, against licenses for the sale of ardent spirits, Which was referred to the committee on the memorial of ladies of Castleton. On motion of Mr. Edgerton, leave of absence was granted to Mr. -Jenness, until Wednesday morning next. Mr. Cobb introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be directed to inquire what further relief ought to be granted to persons committed to jail on - mesne process, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Porter introduced a bill entitled "an act to repeal an act relating to interest," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Van Sicklen introduced a bill entitled "an act directing the taxing of foreign bank stock," Which was read the first and second times and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Ranney introduced the following resolution: Resolved, the House of Representatives concuring herein, That the joint rules of both houses, be amended by adding the following rule :In county convention, when the county comprises more than one probate district, the representatives of each district, respectively, in conjunction with all the Senators of the county, shall go into convention by themselves, for the nomination of judges of probate; such nomination, however, shall be subject to revision by the county convention. Which was read, and according to the rule in such cases, laid on the table. Mr. Phelps of Windsor introduced a bill entitled "an act establishing the flag of this state, رو Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on military affairs. Mr. Young introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on manufactures be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law, for the health, education and morals of such children and minors as may, hereafter, be employed in manufacturing establishments in this state, and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Heywood introduced the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That so much of the act entitled "an act granting twenty-three thousand acres of land to the trustees of Dartmouth College and the trustees of Moore's Charity School," passed in the month of June 1785, as relates to said school, ought to be repealed. 2. Resolved, That the occupants of the aforesaid lands, or the persons to whom the same are leased, ought to have the privilege of purchas÷ ing the same, at a fair price, and that the proceeds of the sales and rents thereof should be distributed among the literary institutions of this state. 3. Resolved, That the committee on education are, hereby, instruct> ed to report a bill or bills in accordance with the foregoing resolutions. Which were read, and, on motion of Mr. Heywood, Ordered, That the resolutions be laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Converse, Resolved, That the members of the joint committee on bills, on the part of the Senate be now appointed by the chair. The President appointed as members of the said committee Mr. Bell; and Mr. Heywood. The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. Mr. Phelps of Windsor, from the committee on military affairs, to whoin was referred the bill entitled "an act establishing the flag of this state," reported said bill without amendment. Ordered, That it be engrossed and read the third time. Mr. Phelps of Windham introduced a bill entitled "an act in addi̟tion to au act entitled an act incorporating the village of Brattleboro'," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Ranney moved to suspend the thirty-fourth rule for the purpose of taking up the resolution introduced by him this forenoon, amending the joint rules of the two houses, And the question, being taken thereon, was decided in the affirmative. 'The said resolution was taken up. Mr. Briggs moved to amend said resolution by erasing after the words "all the Senators," the words, "of the county," and inserting in lieu thereof the words residing in such district. On motion of Mr. Pierpoint, Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table. À message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Miner, their clerk: MR. PRESIDENT:-The House of Representatives have passed a resolution, assigning a time for a joint assembly, for the appointing of a committee to equalize the lists in the several counties:-also a resolution, assigning a time for a joint assembly, for the election of superintendent of the state prison, surveyor general, auditor of accounts against the state, three commissioners of the deaf and dumb, and an agent to set tle the concerns of the Vermont State Bank :-also a resolution relating to the distribution of the second volume of the laws of this state. The first above mentioned resolution was taken up and is as follows: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that both Houses meet in joint assembly this afternoon, at three o'clock, in the representatives' hall, for the purpose of appointing a committee, consisting of one member from each county, to equalize the general list of the several counties in this state. And on the question, Shall the resolution pass? the yeas and nays having been demanded by Mr. Briggs, were taken and are as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative are Messrs. Allen, Cobb, Converse, Lawrence, Phelps of Windham, Phelps of Windsor, Porter, Ranney and Van Sicklen-9. Those who voted in the negative are Messrs. Bell, Briggs, Burton, Eaton, Egerton, Foster, Hammond, Heywood, Howe, Ingalls, Kinsman, Miller, Pierpoint, Smilie, Steele, Swift, White and Young-18. So it was decided in the negative. Mr. Ranney called up the resolution, relating to the amendment of the joint rules. The question recurred on the amendment proposed by Mr. Briggs, and being taken, was decided in the affirmative, and the resolution was amended accordingly. The question was then stated from the chair, Shall the resolution pass? and being taken was decided in the nega> tive. So the resolution was rejected. Mr. Howe, from the committee on banks, to whom was referred the bill entitled "au act, to repeal an act relating to bank committee or bank inspector," reported that the bill ought not to pass. On motion of Mr. Cobb, Ordered, That the bill be laid on the table. Mr. Howe introduced a bill entitled "an act in relation to commoh schools," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on education. Mr. Ranney introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of enforcing, by suitable penalties upon school committees, the performance of their official duties, and report by bill or oth erwise. Which was read and passed. Mr. Young introduced the following resolution : Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating the State House and its appurtenances wholly to the uses of the government and ordinary legislation of this state and the business incident thereto, in the manner con`templated by our plan or frame of government, and report by bill or oth erwise. Mr Briggs moved to amend the resolution, by erasing therefrom the words "the judiciary" and inserting in lieu thereof the words Roads and Canals, and the question, being taken, was decided in the affirmative; and the resolution was amended accordingly, and passed. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that both Houses meet in joint assembly, on Wednesday the 18th inst. at three o'clock P. M., for the purpose of electing a superintendent of the Vermont State Prison, Surveyor General, Auditor of accounts against the state, three commissioners of the deaf and dumb, and an agent to settle the concerns of the Vermont State Bank. Which was read, and on motion, Resolved, to concur therein. A resolution from the House of Representatives: Resolved, the Senate concurring herein, that the Secretary of State be directed to deliver to the representatives of such towns, as have not received their proportion of the second volume of the laws of this state, their proportion of such laws. Which was read and, on motion, The Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1837. Mr. Phelps of Windham introduced the following resolution : Resolved, That a committee consisting of one member from each county be raised for the purpose of inquiring into the expediency of taking measures to obtain statistical facts in relation to the number of persons supported at the public expense in the several towns; the manner in which they are supported in the towns respectively; the average an nual expense for the support of each pauper, and whether any further provisions are necessary in the acts in relation to the support and maintenance of the poor, and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed, and on motion, Ordered, That said committee be appointed by the chair. The President announced said committee as follows: Mr. Phelps of Windham, Mr. Burton, Mr. Howe, Mr. Porter, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Egerton, Mr. Miller, Mr. Waterman, Mr. Ingalls, Mr. Heywood, Mr. Young, Mr. Foster, Mr. Allen. Mr. Briggs introduced a bill entitled "an act to regulate the inspection of provisions intended to be exported from this state," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Young introduced a bill entitled "an act relating to the levy of executions,' Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Van Sicklen introduced a bill entitled "an act directing the taxing of steam boat stock, sloops and canal boats,' |