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TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD.

Resolved, That the Comptroller of Public Accounts draw an order on the Treasurer, in favor of the town of Wethersfield, for the sum of fifteen dollars, in full for their claim for expense and keeping of Charles McCarty, a state pauper, up to the 15th May, 1849.

SAMUEL WIRE.

Resolved, That the Comptroller of Public Accounts draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Samuel Wire, for the sum of ninety dollars, for expenses incurred and time spent in pursuit of John C. Minor, a fugitive from justice, in the months of December, 1846, and January, 1847.

ZEPHANIAH YOUNG.

Resolved by this Assembly, That the Comptroller of Public Accounts be, and he is hereby directed to draw an order on the Treasurer, in favor of Zephaniah Young, for the sum of one hundred and fifty-nine dollars.

RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THE DEATH OF JAMES K. POLK, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Whereas this General Assembly has just received intelligence of the death of JAMES K. POLK, late President of the United States, and whereas it is eminently proper that the sovereign states over whose destiny he so recently

presided, should express their feelings of sorrow for the sudden decease of the distinguished chief magistrate who within a few months has retired from the cares and duties of the most exalted station in the world, to the quiet scenes of private life,-and whereas his unquestioned integrity, firmness, ability, and patriotism, and the excellence of his moral character, entitle his memory to our respectful remembrance. Be it therefore

Resolved, That this General Assembly have heard with feelings of profound sorrow of the decease of the Hon. James K. Polk, late President of the United States; who in the prime of manhood, and but shortly after the close of an eventful presidential term, has been suddenly summoned to the scenes of another world.

Resolved, That our most sincere and respectful sympathy, is hereby tendered to the bereaved widow of the deceased, and that it is a source of consolation to this General Assembly to feel, that her sorrow will be alleviated by the conviction of the strong sense of responsibility to, and of reliance upon the Supreme Being, that characterized her departed consort, and that she will recognize even in the hour of her affliction the mysterious hand of an all-wise Providence.

Resolved, That the Governor of this state, be, and he is hereby requested, to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the widow of the deceased.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.

IN SENATE.

Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, this Senate do now adjourn,

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RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VISIT OF PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR, TO THIS STATE.

Resolved by this Assembly, That the Governor of this state, be requested to wait on Zachary Taylor, President of the United States, when he may visit this state, and tender to him in behalf of this General Assembly the sentiments of high consideration entertained for him; and assure him that he will be received by the people of this state, with those feelings of approbation due to his patriotism, and the exalted station he fills in the government.

AUTHORIZING THE Q. M. GENERAL TO DELIVER ARMS, &C., TO THE SEVERAL MILITARY COMPANIES.

Resolved by this Assembly, That the Quarter Master General be directed to deliver at the armories of the several military companies of the State of Connecticut, at the expense of the state, upon the application of the commanders of the several regiments, such ordnance, arms and equipments as may be necessary to arm and equip the militia, subject to the orders of the commander in chief and the laws of this state.

AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO ADJUST THE ACCOUNTS OF 0. E, WILLIAMS, LATE QUARTER MASTER GENERAL.

Resolved, That the Comptroller of Public Accounts be, and he is hereby directed to write up the account of the late Quarter Master General, O. E. Williams, Esq., as rendered and made in his report, which report was proved and accepted May Session, 1842; and that he also examine

his supplemental account, and allow him upon such examination any balance that may be found due him thereon, and settle with him therefor as may be deemed just and reasonable.

AMENDING CHARTER OF THE NEW HAVEN AND NEW LONDON RAILROAD COMPANY.

Resolved, That said company shall be, and they are hereby authorized to borrow, under their said charter, not exceeding four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, at a rate of interest not exceeding seven per cent. per annum, and to secure the payment of the same by the bonds of the company, and to mortgage for the security of said bonds, the stock, franchises and property of the corporation, as is provided in their previous charter, which bonds may be issued from time to time as the construction of said road progresses; provided, that none of said bonds shall be issued until they shall have been registered in the office of the Comptroller of this state, and so duly certified; and provided also, that the amount of the bonds thus issued shall at no time exceed one third of the amount which the chief engineer of the corporation shall certify has been expended upon said railroad.

EXTENDING TIME FOR COMPLETING THE NEW HAVEN AND NORTHAMPTON COMPANY'S RAILROAD.

Resolved by this Assembly, That the New Haven and Northampton Company, be, and they are hereby allowed three years from the rising of this Assembly, within which to extend their railroad and branch railroad from Plainville, in the town of Farmington, to the north line of this state.

RENEWAL AND AMENDMENTS OF CHARTER OF THE MIDDLETOWN RAILROAD COMPANY.

Upon the petition of "The Middletown Railroad Company," praying for a renewal of, and for certain amendments to their charter :

SEC. 1. Resolved by this Assembly, That the time limited in the charter of "The Middletown Railroad Company," for the construction of a railroad from the city of Middletown to the line of the Hartford and New Haven railroad, be, and the same is hereby extended for the term of three years from and after the last day of June, 1849.

SEC. 2. Said company is hereby authorized to increase its capital stock to any sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand dollars in all; and to raise the par value of said stock from fifty dollars to one hundred dollars per

share.

SEC. 3. Said company is hereby authorized to unite and connect their road with any other railroad or roads joined or intersected thereby; and to make and enter into any contract in relation to the business of their said road with any other railroad company or companies; and also, to make joint stock with, or lease their said road to, or unite and merge the same and their said capital stock in any other railroad company, and when so merged said capital shall become and be a part of the capital stock of such company; and any other railroad company or companies which may be joined or intersected by said railroad, are hereby authorized, without prejudice to any right, privilege or franchise now vested in or enjoyed by them, by their directors, to subscribe to the stock of said Middletown railroad company, or to purchase the same, and also to make and enter into and become parties to any of the con