AFTERNOON. The House proceeded to the order of the day upon a bill entitled an act allowing to the fourth company of Infantry in the 31st Regiment an additional number of State arms. Which was read a third time. Resolved, That it pass and that its title be as aforesaid. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. On motion of Mr. Hall of Tamworth Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the constitutionality of the law passed July 4, 1833, entitled an act in amendment of an act in addition to an act entitled an act providing for the disposition of the public money of the United States, which shall be deposited with this State, approved January 13th, 1837. On motion of Mr. Bruce Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of passing a law granting to overseers of the poor further control over the persons and property of paupers. Mr. Berry of Greenland, by leave, presented sundry resolutions concerning the Eastern Railroad, passed by the town of Greenland, March 10, 1840. Which were read. Mr. Treadwell moved that the resolutions lie on the table. It was decided in the negative. Ordered, That they be referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals. Pursuant to previous notice and by leave, Mr. Stevens of Claremont introduced a bill entitled "An act authorising an inclease of members of Engine Company No. 1, in Claremont." Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Bills on their second reading. Pursuant to a report of the committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition of John Couch and others, Mr. Little of Boscawen introduced a bill entitled an act to incorporate School District No. 12, in Warner. Which was read a first and second time Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on bills on their second reading. Pursuant to a report of the committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition of Nathaniel Ware and others, Mr. Noyes introduced a bill entitled an act to annex a certain tract of land in Landaff to District No. 2, in Lincoln for the purpose of schooling. Which was read a first time Ordered, That it be read a second time to-morrow forenoon at eleven o'clock. On motion of Mr. Shannon Resolved, That the committee on Banks be instructed to inquire into the expediency of passing a law to prevent Banks from receiving interest on notes due said Bank during the suspension of specie payment. Pursuant to previous notice and by leave, Mr. Page of Coventry introduced a bill entitled an act in addition to an act entitled an act for laying out highways, passed July 3, 1829. Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on the Judi ciary. Pursuant to previous notice and by leave, Mr. Ayer introduced a bill entitled an act to repeal the second section of an act in addition to the several laws of this State for laying out highways, approved July 2d, 1838. Which was read a first time— On the question, shall this bill be read a second time? It was decided in the negative. Mr. Cate, from the committee on military affairs, to whom were referred the resolutions authorizing the erection of an Arsenal at Lancaster, and making an appropriation for that purpose, reported the same with amendments; Which were read and adopted Ordered, That the resolutions be read a third time to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. On motion of Mr. Warner The House adjourned. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1840. Mr. Brown of South Hampton presented the memorial of Jacob Green and fifty-seven others, inhabitants of Seabrook and Hampton Falls, remonstrating against the unlimited and arbitrary powers assumed by the Eastern Rail Road Corporation. Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, 、 Mr. Barnard presented the petition of Horace Chase and others, praying for an act of incorporation by the name of the Hopkinton Village Aqueduct Association. Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Cox of Holderness presented the petition of the Field officers of the 14th Regiment for the removal of officers; Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam, from the committee on Education, to whom was referred so much of His Excellency's message as relates to deaf, dumb, and blind persons, reported the following resolution. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court convened, That the sum of fifteen hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the education of indigent deaf, and dumb persons of this State, at the Asylum at Hartford, and the sum of one thousand dollars for the purpose of educating indigent blind and partially blind persons of this State at the institution for the blind at Boston, that said sums respectively be expended and applied for the benefit of such and so many of those persons, as His Excellency the Governor shall elect and approve, and the Governor be and he is hereby authorized to draw said sums from the Treasury by warrant; Which was read a first time Ordered, That it be read a second time this forenoon at eleven o'clock. Mr. Smith of Bradford, from the committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the bill entitled an act providing for the appointment of a Reporter of the decisions of the Superior Court of Judicature, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That the further consideration of said bill be referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Smith of Bradford, from the committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the resolution instructing the Judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency of amending the law providing for the return of the proceedings of magistrates, before whom the poor debtor's oath shall be taken; Also of amending the law regulating the service of Trustee writs; Also of amending the law providing for the appointment of Auditors in certain cases, made a further report; Whereupon Resolved, That said resolutions be referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Cate, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the petition of the Artillery Company in the 2d Regiment for an appropriation for a gun house, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their pe tition. Mr. Lawrence, from the committee on Military accounts to whom was referred the account of William McIntire, reported the following resolution; "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That William McIntire be allowed the sum of five dollars in full of his account, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; Which was read a first time. Ordered, That it be read a second time this forenoon at eleveno'clock. Mr. Hoskins, from the committee on Printer's accounts, to whom was referred the account of Rix and Whittemore, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That they have leave to withdraw their petition. Mr. Dame, from the committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the petition of Simeon Cram and others, inhabitants of Dalton praying for the privilege of sending a Representative to the General court, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That said petitition be referred to the committee on Elections. Mr. Dame from the committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the petition of Solomon Jessaman and others, inhabitant of the town of Franconia, praying for the privilege of sending a Representative to the General court, made a further report; Whereupon Resolved, That said petition be referred to the committee on Elections. Mr. Dame, from the committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the petition of Eliphalet Hunt and others, inhabitants of Sandown, praying for the privilege of electing a Representative to the General court, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That said petitions be referred to the committee on Elections. Mr. Baker from the committee on the Judiciary, who were instructed to report a bill providing for the return of inventories by leave, reported a bill entitled an act providing for the return of inventories. Which was read a first and second time; On motion of Mr. Wells Ordered, That it be referred to a select committee of one from each county; Mr. Baker, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred an act relating to Rail Road corporations; Also an act in addition to an act entitled an act providing for the assessment of damages for land taken by Rail Road corporations, passed January 13, 1837;. Also sundry petitions relating to the Eastern and to the Boston and Maine Rail Roads, reported a bill entitled an act relating to Rail Roads and other corporations; Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, That it be laid upon the table and be made the special order of the day for Thursday next, and that the Clerk be directed to procure three hundred printed copies for the use of the House. Mr. Wells from the committee on Banks, to whom was referred a resolution instructing them to inquire into the expediency of passing a law to prevent banks from receiving interest on notes due said Banks during the suspension of specie payments, made a report; Whereupon Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate upon that subject. A message from His Exellency the Governor was received by the Secretary of State, which was read, and is as follows: |