The House resumed the consideration of the Warden's statement of the affairs of the State Prison. On motion of Mr. Quincy Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on the State Prison. On motion of Mr. Parker of Lisbon Resolved, that the committee on Education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so altering the law as to compel towns to raise a greater amount of school money. Mr. Smith of Bradford, from the committee on Unfinished Business, by leave, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Portsmouth and Dover Railroad," with the accompanying papers, be referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals. Mr. Merrill, from the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, to whom was referred a résolution requiring them to take into consideration the expediency of reporting a bill requiring railroad corporations to establish and continue a depot in each and every town and incorporated place through which they may pass, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that it is inexpedient to legislate upon the subject. On motion of Mr. Cate Resolved, that the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing the second section of an act passed June 15th, 1791, entitled "An act to prevent fraud in cord wood exposed for sale." On motion of Mr. Scribner The House adjourned. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 1840. Mr. Forsaith of Newport appeared and took his seat. pike praying for remuneration for the loss of their franchise. Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals. Mr. Horne presented the remonstrance of the town of Dover against any further increase or continuance of the obstructions to the navigation of Piscataqua River by means of the Portsmouth Bridge. Mr. Peabody presented the petition of Joseph H. Stevens and others praying for such amendinents and alterations in the law as shall secure to married women the rents and profits of all such real estate as shall fall to them by heirship. Ordered, that said remonstrance and petition be referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Baker of Troy presented the petition of Benj. P. Stone, praying for the alteration of the name of Moses Downing. Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on the alteration of names. Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam, from the committee on Education, to whom was referred a resolution instructing them to inquire into the expediency of granting a copy of Carrigain's map of New Hampshire to Troy Academy, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that it is inexpedient to legislate upon the subject. Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam, from the same committee, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Nashua Academy," reported the same without amendment. Mr. St. Clair moved to amend the bill by adding the following section after the fourth section of said bill, to wit: "SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, that the private property of each individual member of said corporation shall be liable for the debts due from and liabilities of said corporation, and may be attached on mesne process, and seized and sold on execution, in the same way and manner as property is now attatched and seized for private debts of individuals." On motion of Mr. Baker of Hillsborough Ordered, that the bill lie on the the table. Mr. Patterson, from the committee on Towns and Parishes, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to change the name of the town of Coventry to Benton," reported the same in a new draft, Which was read a first time. Ordered, that it be read a second time this forenoon at eleven o'clock Mr. Weeks of Richmond from the committee on Towns and Parishes to whom was referred the petition of Robert Pike and others praying that his farm be disannexed from the town of Brookfield and annexed to the town of Wakefield, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition. Mr. Hoit of Bridgewater, from the committee on Towns and Parishes, to whom was referred the petition of Elhanan Winchester, reported a bill entitled "An- act to sever a lot of land number one hundred and fifty, owned and occupied by Elhanan Winchester from the town of Stark in the county of Coos, and annex the same to the town of Lancaster." Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, that it be read a third time to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. Cate, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the petition of Pike H. Harvey and others, officers of the first company of riflemen in the 18th regiment, praying for an act of incorporation, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their peti tion. On motion of Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam Resolved, that the committee on Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency of altering the law, so that the inventory for making taxes shall be taken of the rateable estate possessed by the inhabitants of this State on the first day of May, instead of the first day of April, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Wentworth gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill giving further remedies in actions of trespass and trespass on the case, and for the restraint of useless litigation. Mr. Lawrence gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to constitute the counties of Belknap and Carroll. Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the estates of convicts and for other purposes therein named." A message from the Senate by their Clerk : "Mr. Speaker The Senate concur with the House of Representatives in the appointment of a joint select committee to propound such questions as may be deemed proper, to the delinquent town clerks who have been summoned to appear before the Sen ate and House of Representatives in Convention assembled on Friday next, and have on their part joined Mr. Gregg to said committee." The House proceeded to the order of the day upon the bill entitled "An act to change the name of the town of Coventry to Benton." Which was read a second time. Ordered, that it be read a third time to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. On motion of Mr. Jenness of Portsmouth The House resumed the consideration of the joint resolution assigning Tuesday next at three o'clock in the afternoon, as the time for proceeding in the choice of a Senator to the Congress of the United States for six years from and after the third day of March, 1841. Mr. Jenness of Portsmouth moved that the resolution be amended by striking out the word "Tuesday" and inserting instead thereof the word "Thursday." On the question, Shall the amendment be adopted? It was decided in the affirmative. And on the question, Shall the resolution pass? It was decided in the affirmative. So the resolution passed. Ordered, that the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. On motion of Mr. Hall The House adjourned. AFTERNOON. The House proceeded to the order of the day upon the bill entitled "An act to regulate the sale of hoops and staves." 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. A message in writing from His Excellency the Governor was received by the Secretary of State, which was read and is as follows: "To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives: I herewith inclose the report of the Trustees of the New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane, made in pursuance of an act of June 19, 1840. Council Chamber, On motion of Mr. Treadwell JOHN PAGE. Ordered, that the message of His Excellency the Governor, with the accompanying report, lie on the table and that the Clerk be directed to procure three hundred printed copies of the report for the use of the House. On motion of Mr. Dame Resolved, that the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the assessment and collection of taxes upon all horses and neat stock of non-residents, said stock being under the care of the owner, and report by bill or otherwise. On motion of Mr. Chase Resolved, that the committee on Education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the law passed July 4, 1829, regulating primary schools, as to provide that prudential committees be sworn to the faithful discharge of their duty, or affix a penalty for the nonperformance of said duty, and also to provide that, in case of death or removal of said officer or officers, selectmen shall be empowered to fill such vacancy. A message from the Senate by their Clerk : "Mr. Speaker-The Senate concur with the House of Rep resentatives in the passage of a resolution for proceeding in the choice of a Senator to the Congress of the United States for six years from and after the third day of March, 1841, with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the House." |