Which was read the first and second time. On motion of Mr. Steele, Ordered, That the bill be referred to the Senators from the county of Windsor. Mr. Kittredge, from the committee on banks, to whom was referred the petition of the president, directors and company of the Bank of Newbury, reported a bill entit'ed (S. 17) "an act relating to the Bank of Newbury,' Which was read the first and second time. On motion of Mr. Hubbell, Ordered, That the bill be laid on the table. Bills from the House of Representatives of the following titles, were, severally, read the first and second time, and ordered as follows: (H. 7.) "An act laying a tax on lands in Westmore," was referred to the committee on land taxes. (H. 8.) "An act to alter the town lines between Enosburg and Berkshire," and (H. 10) "an act altering the name of Milo Beecher and constituting him heir of Charles B. Taylor," were referred to the committee on the judiciary. (H. 9.) "An act extending the provisions of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Rutland and Whitehall Rail Road Company," was referred to the committee on roads and canals. (H. 11.) "An act directing the treasurer to credit Isaiah W. Johnson, constable of Vernon, the sum therein mentioned," was referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Heywood, from the committee on land taxes, to whom was referred a bill entitled (H. 7) "an act laying a tax on lands in Westmore," reported the bill without amendment. Ordered, That it be read the third time. (S. 16.) Mr. Steele, from the committee to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act to incorporate the Windsor County Mutual Fire Insur ance Company, reported the same without amendment. Ordered, That it be read the third time. The Senate adjourned. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1838. (H. 7.) A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act Jaying a tax on lands in Westmore" was read the third time and passed. (H. 10.) Mr. Hubbell, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act altering the name of Milo Beecher and constituting him heir of Charles B. Taylor," reported the bill without amendment. On motion of Mr. Briggs, Ordered, That the bill be laid on the table. (H. 8.) Mr. Hubbell, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act to alter the town lines between Enosburg and Berkshire," reported the same without amendment, and it was read the third time and passed. Mr. Ranney presented the petition of Samuel R. Brown, which was referred to the committee on claims. (S. 18.) Mr. Lawrence introduced a bill entitled "an act authorizing the Governor to procure and distribute ordnance and rifles," Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on military affairs. (S. 10.) Mr. Pierpoint, from the committee on claims, to whom was referred a bill entitled "an act directing the treasurer to pay Isaac Cummings the sum therein mentioned," reported the bill without amendment. Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read the third time. Mr. Swift, presented the memoria! of Daniel Chipman and others, Inhabitants of Ripton, which was referred to the committee on the memorial of inhabitants of the town of Thetford. Mr. Robinson, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill from the House of Representatives, (H. 3) entitled "an act extending the liberties of jail yards," reported the bill without amend ment. On motion of Mr. Hebard, Ordered, That the bill be laid on 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, in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate: (H. 12.) "An act laying a tax on lands in Westfield." (H. 13.) "An act directing the treasurer to pay Daniel Stone the sum therein mentioned." (H. 14.) "An act directing the treasurer to credit the town of Waterville the sum therein mentioned." (S. 9.) The House concur with the Senate in passing a bill entitled "an act compensating the superintendent of the Vermont State Prison." The House concur with the Senate in the resolution directing the treasurer to deliver to the Secretary of State certain pay rolls and pay tables in the treasurer's office. The House have passed a resolution presenting a vote of thanks to Ammi B. Young, Esq. architect of the State House, in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate. (H. 5.) Mr. Briggs, from the committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred a bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act for the relief of George Drew," reported the same without amendment. The question, Shall the bill be read the third time? being taken, was decided in the negative. So the bill was rejected. (H. 1.) Mr. Short, from the committee on bills, reported that the committee presented to the governor, on the 20th instant, a bill entitled "an act repealing an act regulating the practice of physic and surgery." (S. 19.) Mr. Swift introduced a bill entitled "an act altering the time of holding the Supreme Court in the several counties therein mens tioned." Which was read the first and second time and referred to the com. mittee on the judiciary. (S. 21.) Mr. Chandler introduced a bill entitled "an act extending the jurisdiction of constables." Which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary. (S. 20.) Mr. Ranney introduced a bill entitled "an act to incorpo rate the Windham County Mutual Fire Insurance Company," which was read the first and second time. Ordered, That the bill be referred to the Senators from the county of Windham. (H. 2.) Mr. Kittredge called up the bill from the House of Representatives cntitled "an act relating to the acknowledgment of deeds and land conveyances," and the question, Shall the bill be read the third time, being taken, was decided in the negative. So the bill was rejected. Mr. Swift introduced the following resolution: Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the members of Congress from this State be requested to use their efforts to procure from the United States the grant of a tract of land for each of the colleges in this State. Which was read and passed. (S. 17.) Mr. Teuney called up a bill entitled "an act relating to the Bank of Newbury." Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read the third time. On motion of Mr. Briggs, (S. 17.) The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of the bill entitled "an act incorporating the Brandon Rail Road Bank," and the same was amended as follows: Add to the seventh section, the following: "Provided, That no one director or stockholder of said bank shall, at any one time, directly or indirectly, be indebted to the said bank by way of loan, discount or other accommodation, in a larger sum than three thousand dollars." Also add to the bill the following section: "Sec. 27. This act of incorporation shall be subject to amendment alteration, or revision by any future legislature. "Sec. 28. The private property of the stockholders of said corporation shall be holden for the payment of the corporate debts; and the officer serving any writ against said corporation may attach the goods, chattels or estate of any individual stockholder thereof: and in serving any execution, the officer may levy the same upon the goods, chattels or estate of any individual stockholder thereof; and the property so attached or levied upon shall be holden for the satisfaction of the debt for which it was taken, in the same manner as if said writ or execution, upon which the same was taken, was against said stockholder in his individual capacity. Provided, that no greater sum shall be collected of any one stockholder under the provisions of this section, than an amount equal to the amount of such stockholder's share of the capital stock actually paid in." The said bill, as amended, was reported to the Senate, and the amendments were taken up. Mr. Pierpoint moved to amend the amendment, to the seventh section by striking out the words "or stockholder," and on this question, the yeas and nays, having been required by Mr. Robinson, were taken and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative are: Messrs. Allen, Bowen, Briggs, Burton, Chandler, Chittenden, Curtis, Edson, Goodwin, Hubbell, Jones, Kittredge, Lawrence, Noble, Pierpoint, Ranney, Short, Steele, Swift, Tenney, Young-21. Those who voted in the negative are: Messrs. Hebard, Robinson, Sears-3. Mr. Kittredge moved to amend the amendment to the seventh section by striking out the word three before the word thousand, and inserting the word five. And the question, being taken thereon, was decided in the negative. The said amendment proposed as a proviso to the seventh section was adopted. Mr. Hubbell moved to amend the amendment in the twenty seventh section, by inserting after the word alteration the word repeal, and on this question, the yeas and nays, having been requested by Mr. Hubbell, were taken and were as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative are: Messrs. Allen, Chittenden, Curtis, Goodwin, Heywood, Hubbell, Robinson, Sears-8. Those who voted in the negative are: Messrs. Bowen, Briggs, Burton, Chandler, Edson, Hebard, Jones, Kittredge, Lawrence, Noble, Pierpoint, Ranney, Short, Steele, Swift, Tenney, Young-17. So the amendment was rejected. On motion of Mr. Pierpoint, The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. Mr. Ranney presented the memorial of Clark Stevens and others, praving that capital punishments may be abolished, Which was read and referred to the committee on that part of the Governor's message relating to capital punishment. Mr. Bowen introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the judiciary committee be instructed to inquire into expediency of appointing a board of auditors in each county, in the same manner as other county officers are appointed, whose duty it shall be to audit all such accounts as are now audited by the judges of the several county courts, and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. Resolutions from the House of Representatives: Resolved, by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, That the thanks of this Legislature be presented to Ammi B. Young, Esq. as a testimonial of their approbation of the taste, ability, fidelity and perseverance, which he has manifested in the design of the new Capitol of this state, which will abide as a lasting monument of the talents and taste of Mr. Young, as an architect. Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be signed by His Excellency the Governor, countersigned by the Secretary of State, with the seal of the State, and presented to Mr. Young. Which were read and Resolved to concur in passing said resolutions. Mr. Hubbell introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on finance be directed to investigate the affairs of the state prison, with a view to ascertain if some retrenchment in the expenditures of the same can be consistently effected, and report by bill or otherwise. Which was read and passed. (H. 11.) A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act directing the treasurer to credit Isaiah W. Johnson, constable of Vernon, the sum therein mentioned," was read the third time and passed. (H. 12.) A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act laying a tax on the lands in Westfield," was read the first and second time. Ordered, That the bill be read the third time. (H. 13.) A bill from the House of Representatives entitled "an act directing the treasurer to pay Daniel Stone and Alvin H. Baker, the sum therein mentioned," was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on claims. (H. 14.) A bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "an act |