praying for the passage of a law to prevent teamsters from leaving stones and blocks on the highway. ary. Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on the Judici Mr. Cox, from the committee on Elections, to whom was referred the petition of the selectmen of the town of Woodstock praying for the privilege of electing a representative to the General Court, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their peti tion. Mr. St. Clair, from the committee on Elections to whom was referred the joint resolution classing the town of Carroll and the places called Nash and Sawyer's Location, and Crawford's Grant, in the county of Coos, for the purpose of electing a representative to the General Court, reported the same in a new draft, Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, that it be read a third time Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. St. Clair, from the same committee, to whom was referred the resolution classing the place called Pinkham's Grant with the town of Jackson in the county of Coos, for the purpose of electing a representative to the General Court, reported the same in a new draft, Which was read a first and second time. Ordered, that it be read a third time Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. McDaniel, from the committee on Incorporations, to whom was referred the petition of Sarah Livermore and others, citizens of Concord, praying for an act of incorporation by the name of the Female Charitable Society of Concord, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that the petitioners have leave to bring in a bill. Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam, from the committee on Education, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act in addition to and in amendment of an act entitled an act in addition to an act empowering school districts to build and repair school houses, passed July 6, 1827," 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. Baker of Hillsborough, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "an act relating to the Register of Pobate for the county of Sullivan," made a re port, Whereupon Resolved, at said bill be referred to a select committee consisting of the delegation from the county of Sullivan. Mr. Fosaith, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was refered the bill entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled an act for the limitation of actions and preventing vexatious suits," 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. Baker of Hillsborough, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred a bill entitled "An act to abolish imprisonment for debt," and a bill entitled "An act regulating imprisonment for debt," reported as a substitute therefor a bill entitled "An act to abolish imprisonment for debt," Which was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Parker of Fitzwilliam— Ordered, that it lie on the table and that the Clerk be directed to procure three hundred printed copies for the use of the House. The House proceeded to the order of the day upon the bill entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled an act for the limitation of actions and preventing vexatious.suits," Which was read a second time... On motion of Mr. Swasey Ordered, that it lie on the table and that the Clerk be directed to procure three hundred printed copies for the use of the House. The House proceeded to the order of the day upon bills with the following titles, to wit: "An act in favour of the Artillery company in the thirty-second Regiment, New Hampshire Militia." "An act in amendment of an act entitled an act to prevent fraud in cord wood exposed for sale." "An act in addition to an act entitled an act empowering school districts to build and repair school houses, passed July 6, 1827." "An act to incorporate the third company of Light Infantry in the twenty-seventh Regiment." Which were severally read a second time. Ordered, that said bills be read a third time Monday afternoon at three o'clock. The House proceeded to the order of the day on the bill entitled "An act giving further remedies in actions o trespass and trespass on the case, and in restraint of useless litigaton, Which was read a second time. ry. On motion of Mr. Wentworth " Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on the Judicia A message from the Senate by their Clerk : "Mr. Speaker-The Senate concur with the House of Representatives in the passage of a resolution appointing a joint select committee to select some suitable place in which the electors of President and Vice President of the United States may meet, and have on their part joined Mr. Comerford." On motion of Mr. Smith of Haverhill Resolved, that when the House adjourn this forenoon, it adjourn to meet again on Monday next at three o'clock in the after noon. On motion of Mr. Wentworth— Resolved, that the select committee who have under consideration a bill entitled "An act to constitute two new counties within the county of Strafford," be instructed to inquire into the expediency of dividing said county into two judicial districts and establishing additional terms of the courts, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Pursuant to previous notice and by leave, Mr. Learned introduced a bill entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled an act for laying out highways, passed July 3, 1829," ry. Which was read a first and second time. On motion of Mr. Learned Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on the Judicia On motion The House adjourned. MONDAY, NOV. 30, 1840. Mr. Wells of Lancaster appeared and took his seat. The House proceeded to the order of the day upon the bill entitled "An act in favor of the Artillery Company in the 32d regiment, New Hampshire Militia." Which was read a third time. Resolved, that it pass and its title be as aforesaid. Ordered, that the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. The House proceeded in the order of the day upon the bill entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled an act empowering school districts to build and repair school houses, passed July 6, 1827," Which was read a third time. The question being on the passage of said bill, Mr. St. Clair moved that it lie on the table. And the question being put, It was decided in the negative. Resolved, that the bill pass and that its title be as aforesaid. Ordered, that the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. The House proceeded in the order of the day upon bills of the following titles, and the following resolutions, to wit: "An act to incorporate the third company of Light Infantry in the twenty-seventh Regiment." "An act in amendment of an act entitled an act to prevent fraud in cord-wood exposed to sale, passed June 15, 1791." "A resolution classing Pinkham's Grant with the town of Jack son." "A resolution classing Nash and Sawyer's Location, Hart's Location and Crawford's Grant with the town of Carroll." Which were severally read a third time. Resolved, that they pass and that the titles of said bills be as aforesaid. Ordered, that the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. Pursuant to previous notice and by leave, Mr. Knapp introduced a bill entitled "An act in addition to and in amendment of an act entitled an act for laying out highways, passed July 3, 1829," Which was read a first and second time. On motion of Mr. Knapp Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals. On motion of Mr. Knapp― The House adjourned. TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 1840. Mr. Young of Clarksville presented the petition of the inhabitants of the territory of Indian Stream, praying to be organized into a town by the name of Pittsburg. Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on Towns and Parishes. Mr. Wells presented the petition of James Morgan an officer of the 24th regiment, praying for the removal of an officer. Ordered, that it be referred to the committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Moses presented the petition of Mary Olivia Batchelder; also the petition of Elizabeth Olive Batchelder. Mr. Lane presented the petition of Nathaniel Little, jr. Ordered, that said petitions be referred to the committee on the alteration of Names. Mr. Hoit of Bridgewater, from the committee on Towns and Parishes, to whom was referred a resolution instructing them to inquire into the expediency of requiring towns to erect stone monuments at every corner of their respective towns, made a report, Whereupon Resolved, that it is inexpedient to legislate upon the subject. Mr. Ayer gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill authorizing aliens to hold real estate. |