New Hampshire Statesman

New-Hampshire Legislature.

SENATE.

MONDAY, June 6

The following are the joint standing committees: viz. On Engrossed bills, Messrs. Webster and Peirce; On the State House Yard, Mr. Burleigh; On the Library, Mr. Henderson.

Mr. Henderson, from the select committee, reported references of the Governor's Message as follows: That so much as relates to the amendment of the laws respecting schools; to agriculture and manufactures; to the State Prison; to Internal Improvement; to the deaf and dumb: be severally referred to select committees. So much as relates to the Militia, to the standing committee on military affairs; to the rights of suffrage, to the standing committee on elections; so much as relates to poor debtors, to the standing committee on the Judiciary; and also so much as relates to Gen. La Fayette, be referred to a select joint committee.

The Senate concurred with the House in the election of Mr. Broadhead as Chaplain.

TUESDAY, June 7.

Mr. Bartlett having resigned the office of Clerk, Isaac Hill, Esq. was chosen to supply his place, on the first ballot by an unanimous vote. The Senate chose Wm. H. Y. Hackett, Assistant Clerk, having eight votes out of eleven, and unanimously re-elected James Buswell, Door-keeper.

Messrs. Peirce and Webster are appointed a committee on the part of the Senate, to report arrangements for the reception of La Fayette.

WEDNESDAY, June 8.

On motion of Mr. Clagett, the select committee to which was referred so much of his Excellency's Message as relates to schools, was instructed to enquire into the expediency and propriety of establishing a college under the authority of the State and of appropriating the literary fund towards its support.

THURSDAY, June 9

The Resolve from the House, authorizing the Governor to appoint a commissioner to co-operate with any that may be appointed on the part of the U. S. to survey canal routes, had three several readings and passed.

The Resolve from the House, prescribing the mode of proceedings in the election of an U. S. Senator, was amended and passed; Yeas 9—Nays 2. The amendment not being adopted by the House, the Senate indefinitely postponed the resolution.

FRIDAY, June 10.

Mr. Chandler, from the committee on Unfinished Business, reported the following subjects, unfinished at the last session:-

1. A resolution granting Lewis E. Merrill 100 acres of land.

2. A bill on the settlement of paupers.

3. Bill incor. Pemigewasset Bank.

4. Report of committee respecting the election of Senators to Congress.

5. Petition of Phinehas Parkhurst, praying that land may be taxed in the town where the owner resides.

6. A bill to alter the dividing line between Concord and Boscawen.

Information having been received from the House, of the election of Hon. Levi Woodbury as a Senator in the Congress of the U. S. the Senate proceeded to ballot on the question of concurrence, the result of which was as follows:—Yeas 9—Nays 2.

Mr. Johnson was joined to a committee of the House to report at what time the Session of the Legislature may close.

HOUSE—Monday, June 6—6 o'clock, P.M.

The House met according to adjournment on Saturday.

Mr. Quincy presented the petition of John P. Gale, praying to have $100 in money refunded to him, which was paid by him and his deceased partner to the Directors of the State Prison; which was referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Quincy, Frink, and Hunt.

Mr. Quincy also presented the petition of the Directors of the New-Hampshire Iron Manufacturing Company, praying to have the number of their shares increased—Read and referred.

Mr. Mahurin presented the petition of the inhabitants of Dummer, praying for an act of incorporation—Read and referred.

Mr. Barrett presented the petition of James W. Bliss and others, for an act to incorporate a Fire Engine Company—Read and referred.

Dartmouth College. The Speaker appointed the following gentlemen a committee on the petition of Rev. Bennet Tyler, in behalf of the Trustees of Dartmouth College, viz. Messrs. Hubbard of Charlestown, Smith of Grantham, Cones of Portsmouth, Virgin of Northwood, Bartlett of Dover, Clark of Sandbornton, Parker of Amherst, Stiles of Temple, Durkee of Haverhill, Quincy of Rumney, Goodall of Wakefield, March of Eaton, and Mahurin of Columbia.

Inhabitants of the town of Coventry, or a tax of five hundred and fifty dollars on all lands in said town, for the purpose of repairing roads and building bridges—Read and referred.

Mr. Blaisdell gave notice, that he should, with leave, bring in a bill on Wednesday next, for the purpose of exempting certain articles of property from attachment, and for repealing the present law upon that subject.

Mr. Stark presented the petition of Robert Patterson, for leave to alter the name of his child—Read and referred.

Mr. Hammond, of the committee to take into consideration the Governor's Message, made report, that such parts of the Message as relates to Education, be referred to the committee on towns, parishes, and schools; that part which relates to the Militia, to the committee on military affairs; that part which relates to Agriculture and Manufactures, to the standing committee on that subject—that which relates to the Judiciary, and that part relating to the right of suffrage, to the judiciary committee; that part which relates to Internal Improvements, to the committee on roads, bridges, and canals; that part which relates to the Deaf and Dumb, to a select committee of five, [consisting of Messrs. Barrett of New-Ipswich, Greenleaf of Portsmouth, French of Dunstable, and True of Plainfield]—that part which relates to imprisonment for debt, to the committee on finance—that part which relates to Gen. La Fayette; to a select committee of ten, [consisting of Messrs. Sherburne of Portsmouth, Bradley of Concord, Gale of Gilmanton, Farley of Hollis, Wentworth of Ossipee, Bellows of Walpole, Young of Lebanon, Wilson of Keene, Wilson of Lancaster, and Whittemore of Greenfield]—that part which relates to the Books received from the Secretary of State of the United States, to a select committee of three [consisting of Messrs. Sawyer of Swanzey, Moulton of Lyman, and Taylor of New-Hampton]—and that part which relates to Mr. Monroe, to a select committee of five [consisting of Messrs. Merrill of Warren, Huntley of Marlow, Smith of Peterborough, Russell of Mason, and Farnsworth of Washington.]

Mr. Farley moved, that the committee to take into consideration that part of His Excellency's Message relative to Gen. La Fayette, be a joint committee. Mr. F. observed, that he did not know that he distinctly understood what the duty of that committee was; but according to the ideas he had of the subject, he thought the committee ought to be joined from the Senate.

Mr. Thom said, it was not supposed by the committee who had reported the disposition of His Excellency's Message, that the Committee raised upon that subject were to make arrangements for the General's reception, but would barely report what proceedings they would recommend to the House to adopt on that occasion.

Mr. Farley replied, that from the suggestions made by the gentleman last up, he was fully persuaded that it ought to be a joint committee: and the question being put, it was so ordered by the House.

A message was received from His Excellency transmitting resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut relating to resolutions passed by the Legislature of Georgia for the emancipation of slaves: and also resolutions of the State of Ohio, relating to the same subject.—His Excellency further communicated to the House, that he had paid $100 for the enlargement of the State Library: which communication was referred to the committee on Libraries.

The commissioners who were appointed to confer with commissioners from other States, and with the Directors of the American Asylum at Hartford, Connecticut, made the following report:-

That on the 25th of January last, they repaired to Hartford, where they met commissioners from the States of Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and had a conference with a committee appointed by the Directors of the Asylum. By this committee, a full disclosure was made to the commissioners, of the amount of the funds of the institution, of the mode of their instruction and management, and of its concerns generally.—From their statements and documents produced, the undersigned are enabled to exhibit the following account of the funds of the institution—

Am't safely invested in stock & bonds, $85,423.87

Nominal amount of other debts due, $82,116.46

Of which may be considered lost or irrecoverable, 20,000.00

62,116.46

Value of land in Alabama remaining unsold, being 7859 acres, estimated at $4 per acre, 31,436.00

Value of real estate in Hartford, 34,987.03

Value of furniture, 2,000.00

36,987.03

$215,963.39

Nearly the whole of these funds has arisen from a grant of lands in Alabama, made by the National Government. The Directors therefore have ever considered it their duty to impart the advantages of the institution equally to the inhabitants of all the States which may apply for participation in them: but from its local situation, the pupils have consisted almost wholly of natives of New-England.

Of the land sold, payment has been received for a portion only: mortgages were taken as security; but since the sale, its value in market has greatly diminished. Much of it will probably be surrendered, and cannot again be sold at the same price.

To this circumstance is to be attributed the large amount of debts considered lost or irrecoverable.

The annual expenses of this institution are as follows—

Salaries of instructors, overseers of shops, &c. $5,550.00

Contingent expenses estimated at 800.00

The amount divided by 65, the average number of pupils at the Asylum for the last three years, gives for each pupil 67.69

The price of board at the Asylum (now lower than it has heretofore been) is by contract $1.75 per week; making, per year, the annual expense of each pupil, 188.69

The amount paid for instruction is necessarily high, from the difficulty of procuring such instructors as are competent, and from the necessity of employing more than are requisite in schools of a different description, having no greater number of scholars.

For the last three years, the annual charge for each pupil has been $150.00. The Directors now propose to receive such as are sent by the authority of the States from which commissioners were present, at the rate of $150.00 each, for the year, commencing on the last Wednesday of May, 1825; and, for that sum, to furnish such pupils with instruction, board, washing, lodging; and stationery for the school-rooms, and to teach them certain mechanic trades. This sum is to be varied from year to year, as the state of the funds shall warrant, and to be paid in advance, semi-annually, by the States respectively.

It is the intention of the Directors to expend within the year the income of the year, reserving so much thereof only, as they shall deem meet for contingent and unforeseen expenses. When they shall have disposed of the land remaining unsold, and collected the outstanding debts, it is calculated that the institution may afford to receive pupils for the annual charge of $75.00.

The commissioners visited and inspected every part of the establishment, and were highly gratified with the order and neatness every where manifested. The pupils, without exception, appeared to be contented and happy, and in good health: And it is worthy of remark, that but one inmate of the Asylum has died since the first were received in the beginning of 1817.

In the workshops are taught the trades of joiners, cabinetmakers, chairmakers, cutlers, and shoemakers; and one person, already taught, was working at the trade of a cooper. Highly finished specimens of their workmanship were exhibited, especially of the shoemakers and cutlers; and none of the apprentices appeared in the least degree deficient in ingenuity, or capacity to learn. These shops were established in March, 1824, and have not yet been, and probably never will be, a source of profit to the institution. This is considered, however, a very useful appendage; as, whatever difference of opinion may exist as to the practical utility of the institution in other respects, the pupils may undoubtedly there acquire, with more facility than elsewhere, the faculty of becoming, after they leave the Asylum, useful members of the community, and of supporting themselves.

It is stated by the Directors to be highly desirable, that the pupils should remain at the Asylum at least four years. The instruction of the first one or two years, is comparatively of little benefit to the pupils, as it merely imparts the power of beginning to learn what may be useful, and what cannot be elsewhere taught; and its advantages would be almost wholly lost, should they then return to society. By the regulations of the institution, pupils are admitted between the ages of 10 and 30; but it is stated by the Superintendent, that those between the ages of 14 and 25 derive much greater benefit from the institution, and are much more easily arranged into classes.

A certified copy of the proposals of the Directors accompanies this report.

All which is respectfully submitted.

SALMA HALE,

JONATHAN NYE.

The foregoing report was read, and referred to the committee raised on that subject.

A message was received from the Honorable Senate, by their assistant clerk, informing the House that they had passed orders for joint committees on the following Subjects, viz: Engrossed bills, State House, and State Library; and that they had appointed committees on their part.

Mr. Chamberlain gave notice, that he should, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, ask leave to introduce a bill to establish salaries for Courts of Probate.

It was moved, that the House adjourn.

Mr. Hubbard opposed the motion, and said, he hoped the House would not adjourn, until information should be received from the Honorable Senate, relative to the appointment of a Chaplain.

The motion was withdrawn.

Mr. Goodall gave notice, that, on Thursday next, he should ask leave to bring in a bill to regulate the passage of timber and other articles down the several rivers in this State, and to repeal the present law regulating the passage of timber down the Connecticut river.

A message was received from the Honorable Senate, by their assistant clerk, that they had requested one of their members, the Rev. John Broadhead, to perform the duties of Chaplain: and requested the concurrence of the House: and it was voted to concur.

Mr. Goodall observed, that the Legislature was provided with a Chaplain, but it was doubtful whether they could have prayers, until information should be given His Excellency when the House would be pleased to attend: and,

On motion of Mr. Rogers of Orford, Messrs. Bell of N., Towle of Lee, and Hall of Croydon, were appointed to inform His Excellency that the House would meet His Excellency and the Honorable Council, together with the Honorable Senate, in the Representatives room, at 9 o'clock in the morning, for prayers.

TUESDAY, June 7.

HOUSE. Mr. Hubbard, from the committee on military affairs, reported, that the petitioners for liberty to enlarge the number of light infantry in Marlborough, have leave to withdraw their petition; which report was accepted.

Mr. Stevens of Pembroke, from the committee on engrossed bills, made report, that they have examined the resolution for compensating the Rev. Phinehas Cook, and find the same correctly engrossed.

Mr. Nye, of the committee on unfinished business, made report of the same, which was accepted, and the same committee directed to report what disposition should be made of such business.

Mr. Sargent presented the petition of E. Codman and others, to be incorporated into a Musical Society in Hillsborough.

Mr. Chapin presented the petition of the Philesian Lodge, for an act of incorporation.

Mr. Meserve presented the following respective petitions, of S. & P. Stillings, Daniel George, James Willey 2d, Richard Odell, Hiram Rogers, Lewis Merrill, and Timothy W. George; and Mr. Willey, the several petitions of Rufus Merrill, Wm. Eastman, Abel Crawford, and John Hart; all praying for a grant of public lands; which were referred to the committee on that subject.

The petition of the field officers of the 30th regiment, was also presented by Mr. Wiley, praying for the removal of certain officers—Read and referred.

Mr. Quincy presented the petition of Francis Dugar and others, praying to have the time extended for the payment of debts due the State for lands—Read and referred.

Mr. Cartland presented a memorial, praying that the toll taken at White River Locks and Canal Way, may be fixed by law—Read and referred.

Mr. Branscomb presented the petition of James P. Harvey and others, praying for a Bank at New. Market—Read and referred.

Mr. Benton presented the petition of Amos Bugbee and others, for the incorporation of a Cotton Factory Company in Lebanon.

Mr. Benton also presented the petition of Phinehas Parkhurst and others, praying for an act to prevent jacks, horses, and neat cattle, from running at large.

Mr. Ford of Nottingham-West, presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of that town, to be incorporated by the name of the Accumulating Fund Society for the support of the Gospel.

Mr. Peabody of Exeter, presented the petition of John Rogers and others, for a Female Academy in Exeter—also for an Atheneum in Exeter—Read and referred.

Mr. Mooney presented the petition of Valentine Smith and others, for a bank in Durham—Read and referred.

On motion of Mr. Hubbard, it was ordered, the Senate concurring, that Thursday next be fixed on as the day when this House will proceed to the election of a Senator to represent this State in the Congress of the U. S. for six years, from and after the 3d day of March last.

Mr. Bartlett of Dover, moved, that a committee be appointed, to join, whose duty it should be to report the manner to be adopted by the Legislature in the election of Senator to Congress—motion carried: And Messrs. Barker, Gregg, and Wadleigh, appointed.

Mr. Clark of Sandbornton, presented sundry memorials and remonstrances against the petition of Ebenezer Eastman and others, for a new town; which were ordered to lie on the table.

A message was received from the Honorable Senate, informing the House, that they had appointed a committee to join with the committee appointed by the House, relative to General La Fayette.

Mr. Prescott of Gilmanton, presented the petition of Samuel B. French and others, to be incorporated into a society by the name of the First Religious Library in Gilmanton—Read and referred.

The Speaker called Mr. Hubbard of Charlestown. to the chair, as substitute.

Mr. Drowne presented the account of the Commissary General, which is as follows:-

State of New-Hampshire Dr.

To my salary, to date - $40.00

" paid Jacob Wahire, Charles Tarleton, and Charles Abbot, 190.39 as per bill,

" Larkin & Curtis, 5.03

" Portsmouth Bank, 30.00

" Journey & expenses to Concord, 11.31

$287.53

Mr. Stark presented the petition of Preserved Robinson and others, for a Musical Society: and the petitioners had leave to bring in a bill.

The committee to whom was referred the subject of canals, made report of a resolve. which was ordered, being read once, to a second reading to-morrow.

The committee appointed to notify the several officers of Treasurer, Secretary, and Commissary General, of their appointment, and receive bonds, made report, that they had attended to the duties assigned them, presented the bonds of the Secretary and Treasurer, which were read; when

Mr. Goodall observed, that it appeared to him the Secretary's bond was not full enough; that it should embrace the acts of the Deputy, as well as the principal.

The Speaker observed, that he believed they were in the usual form.

Mr. Goodall then moved, that the bond of the Secretary be re-committed.

Mr. Farley said, he thought it ought not to be re-committed without special instructions to ascertain all that is required by the Constitution.

Mr. Bartlett of Dover, had no objection to a re-commitment, but he apprehended that the bond was already sufficient, under the construction put upon the Constitution. He thought a bond which embraced all the doings of the Secretary, would of course comprehend the acts of his Deputy by him appointed, and he could see no reason why there should be a departure in this case, from the general practice in similar cases.

Mr. Goodall thought there should be a remedy for any misconduct of the Deputy with respect to monies in his hands, and he did not think the bond before the House provided that remedy.

Mr. Bartlett of D., said, the only question which could arise relative to that point, was the sufficiency of the bonds. He believed, as suggested by the Hon. Speaker, that the bond was in usual form: and no question, with respect to its being broad enough, had, he believed, ever before been raised.

Mr. Goodall's motion was negatived: and the bond of the Secretary was ordered to be lodged with the Treasurer, and that of the Treasurer with the Speaker of the House.

Mr. Bradley presented the petition of Baruch Chase and others, for a reduction of the Capital stock in Merrimack County Bank; which was referred to the committee on Banks.

Mr. Bellows of Walpole, moved, that the New-Hampshire Musical Society have leave to perform an Oratorio in the State-House, and to occupy the House at other times, when not occupied by the Legislature.

A message was received from the Honorable Senate, informing the House, that they had appointed Isaac Hill for their Clerk, and Wm. H. Y. Hackett for their Assistant Clerk.

Mr. Willson, of Lancaster presented the petition of Adino N. Brackett and others, for a Bank at Lancaster; which was referred to the committee on Banks.

The proprietors of the Tenth New-Hampshire Turnpike, made an exhibit of their income and profits, and expenses, for six years past; by which it appears, that the expenses for repairs in six years are - . - . . - - - - : $2,436.33

That the whole amount of the several dividends is -- -- - - - - -

2,573.31

Cash on hand and former debts paid 199.62

Making the sum of - - . . . - $5,209.26

which is equal to the amount of tolls received during that time.

The first cost was . - .. . $35,550.00

Mr. Sherburne of P., presented the petition of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, for an addition to their charter. Also the petition of James Rundlett, for a Bank in Portsmouth.

Mr. Barker made report in favor of the petition of Charity Lodge No. 18, and the petitioners had leave to bring in a bill.

Mr. Farley introduced a resolution to instruct the judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency of amending the law providing for the punishment of persons convicted of manslaughter, so that such persons may be confined in the State Prison for a longer period than is now authorized by law— which was read, and adopted.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of Solomon Whittemore, for the incorporation of an Aqueduct Company in Troy, made report in favor thereof, and the petitioner had leave to bring in a bill.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of William H. Y. Hackett and company, for a Commercial Reading Room in Portsmouth, made report in favor thereof, and the petitioners had leave to bring in a bill.

A message was received from His Excellency, by the Secretary, transmitting an account of the receipts and expenditures of the State Prison, exhibited in the following statement.

[We regret that we have not room in our paper of to-day, for this excellent Report of the Warden of our State Prison: but it shall have a conspicuous place in our next. It is a statement which exhibits a full view of the profitable operations in the several departments of labour in that institution, under the judicious management of the gentleman who has, for a number of years, had the superintendance of its concerns. By this statement it appears, that the profits arising from the labour of the convicts in the various departments of stone-work, blacksmithing, coopering, and shoemaking, during the last year, will enable the State to realize the sum of $6340.57.]

Mr. Goodall moved, that the clerk be directed to procure 500 copies of the Warden's statement, together with His Excellency's communication, printed for the use of the members.

Mr. Blaisdell opposed the motion, and observed, that he believed gentlemen might, with a little pains, inform themselves, and save the expense of printing. He therefore hoped the motion would not prevail: on the suggestion of the Speaker that it was not customary to print the documents, Mr. G. withdrew his motion; and the statement was referred to a select committee.

Another communication was received from His Excellency the Governor, transmitting a petition from sundry inhabitants of this State and "Massachusetts, praying for aid in obtaining a survey of a canal from the sea-board to Connecticut river; which was referred to a select committee.

His Excellency also communicated a copy of General La Fayette's letter to him, in relation to his visit at this place; the substance of which has been published, as incorporated in His Excellency's Message.

Mr. French introduced a bill, to incorporate the Manufacturing Company at Dunstable, under the name of "The Proprietors of the Indian Head Factories." Read once, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

The New-Hampshire Iron Factory Company had leave to bring in a bill, which was read once, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

Christopher Carey had leave to withdraw his petition.

Mr, Aiken presented the petition of Joseph Locke. 4th. for the alteration of his name.

The petition of Nathan Knowles and others. praying for an act to regulate the rents and profits of certain lands in Rye, for the support of the Gospel, was read: motion to refer to a select committee was lost; and the same, on motion of Mr. Lane, was referred to the judiciary committee.

WEDNESDAY, June 8.

A communication was received from a committee appointed by the Grand Lodge, inviting both Houses of the Legislature to attend at the meeting house at half past eleven, and join in the public celebrations of that Society: and on motion of Mr. Durkee, voted to comply with the invitation.

On motion of Mr. Quincy, it was voted, that the copy of General La Fayette's letter to His Excellency David L. Morril, be entered at large on the journals of the House.

The petition of Nathan Emery and others. that company officers may nominate their field officers, and the remonstrance of the inhabitants of Northfield against the petition of E. Eastman and others. praying for a new town, were severally read, and referred.

His Excellency's communications were received by the Secretary, transmitting certain resolutions of the Legislature of Georgia relative to slavery: and the return of the Adjutant General, as also the return from the several Banks in this State; which were read, and referred.

Mr. Blaisdell introduced a bill, exempting certain articles of property from attachment and execution; which was read once, and ordered to be read the second time to-morrow at 10 o'clock.

This bill is to repeal certain parts of the present law on the same subject, and also exempts, 2 comfortable beds and bedding—the bibles and school books in actual family use; and other articles of household furniture, to the amount of $20;—6 sheep and the fleece of said sheep, or the cloth made of the same; 1 swine and 1 barrel of meat: 5 bushels of breadstuff, 20 bushel of potatoes, 1 cow, (or if the debtor be a mechanic, his tools in lieu of said cow) 2 tons of English hay, or fodder equivalent thereto.

Mr. Chamberlain introduced a bill, to establish salaries for the officers of the Courts of Probate— read the first time and ordered to a second reading.

His Excellency communicated to the House the report of the commissioners of the Literary Fund which is as follows:––

Report of Commissioners of the Literary Fund.

June 9. 1824. Certificate of U.S. 6 per ct. stock of 1815 $4,400

Do. do. of 1813 5,000

July 14. Note signed by the Pres. and Cashier of City Bank, Boston, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent. 5,530

Disct. on U. S. money of 1-8 of 1 per cent. 3.14

Do. on Portsmouth money of 1-40 of 1 ct. 2.59

received for int. on Stock in U. S. funds,

June 8, 1825. Cash in hands of Treas. 422.09

Cash in hands of Treas. received for tax on Capitol Stock of the several Banks in this State for 1825. 6,615

$21,973.22

Cr. June 9, 1824. By certificate of U. S. 6 per ct. Stock of 1815 4,400

Do. Do. 1813. 5,000

bal cash in the hands of Treasurer, 5,393

July 10. Dividend of int. on Stock in U. S. funds. 141

Oct.23. $141—Jan. 1825 141—April 1 141 :

Cash received for tax of 1-2 of 1 per cent on the capital stock of the several Banks in New-Hampshire for 1825,

Mr. Barker, of the committee on incorporations made report in favor of the following petitions, that they have leave to bring in bills respectively. viz :-that of John Rogers and others, for a Female Academy, and also for an Atheneum, at Exeter.

Daniel M. Durrell, for an insurance company at Dover,—the Master and Wardens of Philesian Lodge, to be incorporated,—John W. Bliss, for an engine company in New-Ipswich,—Ephraim Codman, for a musical Society in Hillsborough,—Jacob Felton and others, for a engine company in Fitzwilliam:

The act to increase the shares in the N. H. Iron Factory, was read the first time, and ordered to a second reading.

The act to incorporate the Indian Head Facto— ries, was read and ordered to be committed.

Mr. Bartlett of Grafton, introduced a resolution to instruct the judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency of passing a general law to authorize musical societies to assume corporate. powers without a special act for that purpose which was read, and adopted.

Mr. Healey, of the Committee on schools, &c. made a report of a bill annexing certain Islands in the Winipisogee lake to the town of Gilford.

The acceptance of the report was opposed by W. Stevens of P. on account of notice not having been given to the adjoining towns; and Messrs. Chase of L. and Thom, advocated the acceptance.

Accepted.

The resolution introduced by Mr. Farley authorizing the Governor, to employ commissioners to join such as is or may be appointed by the national Government, to lay out and survey a canal from Connecticut river to the Merrimack, and thence by the Middlesex canal to Boston, or by the lakes to Portsmouth, or any other contemplated canal within this state, which was read and passed.

Mr. Thom introduced a resolution, to instruct the Judiciary Committee, to enquire into the expediency of amending the law relating to paupers— which was read and passed.

Mr. Barber of A., introduced a resolution, that a. committee of 10, be appointed to enquire into the expediency of appointing a committee, whose duty it should be to sit during the recess of the house to revise, and prepare a volume of the laws of this state, which are really in force—which was adopted.

Mr. March of Eaton, introduced a resolution, authorizing His Excellency the Governor, to draw from the Treasurer for any sum not exceeding three thousand Dollars, to defray the expenses of Gen. LaFayette's entertainment—which was read once, and on motion of Mr. Chandler, it was ordered a second reading to-morrow morning

On motion of Mr. Parker of A., the house resolved to go into committee of the whole to-morrow afternoon on the act prescribing the mode of assessing taxes.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of the inhabitants of Gilsum, made report that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition—report ordered to lie on the table.

The petition of Elijah Leathers, for the alteration of his name, was read and referred.

Mr. Batchelder introduced the petition of Thomas Brown and others, for an act of incorporation, for the purpose of cultivating the mulberry tree— read and referred.

Several other petitions of a private nature, were read and referred—when the house adjourned.

THURSDAY JUNE, 9.

Mr. Barker, of the joint committee appointed by both Houses to describe the mode of proceeding in the choice of Senator to Congress, made report of resolution to the following effect, that the House proceed to ballot, and when they have effected a choice, inform the Senate thereof by written communication—and that the Senate shall then ballot on the question to concur, and their ballots shall be yes or no. And if the Senate non-concur, they shall then proceed to ballot for Senator, and shall give immediate information to the House when they shall have effected a choice; which report was accepted, and proposals concurred in by the Senate. The House proceeded to the election of a Senator, and on the first ballot, John Taylor Holmes, Esq. of Epping, was chosen. Mr. Holmes was appointed to wait on the Senate with the intelligence. The Senate concurred in the choice of Mr. Holmes. Mr. Chandler moved to reconsider the vote, which was carried. New Hampshire Journal. The former vote was withdrawn. Mr. Vose moved a resolution that the House take the sense of the members on the question whether they would elect a Senator or not. Mr. Chandler moved to amend by striking out all after the word 'resolved' and inserting 'that it is inexpedient to proceed to the election of a Senator at the present session.' The amendment was opposed by Messrs. I. Eastman, Mr. Bell, and others, and supported by Mr. Chandler. The question on the amendment was put and negatived. The original resolution was then adopted. A message was received from the Senate informing the House that they had passed a resolve for a joint committee to wait on General La Fayette. Mr. I. Eastman and others moved that the committee be enlarged. Mr. Norris, of this State, moved to amend the resolution by empowering the committee to invite the Legislatures of the United States, and particularly those in the vicinity of New Hampshire, to join in the celebration. Mr. Thompson moved to amend by striking out all after the word 'committee' and inserting 'be instructed to invite the Governor and Council of the State of Maine to unite with this State in the celebration.' The amendment was adopted. Mr. Thompson, from the judiciary committee, made a report on the petition of the guardians of both living and deceased soldiers of the revolutionary war, granting them a sum of money. The report was accepted. A message was received from the Senate, in relation to General La Fayette. Mr. Merrill moved that the committee be instructed to make arrangements for the reception of the General. Mr. Gale moved that the field officers be instructed to make arrangements for the reception of the General. Mr. Goodall moved that a committee be appointed to make arrangements for the reception of the General. Mr. Chandler moved as an amendment, that the committee consist of one from each county. The amendment prevailed. Mr. Hubbard, from the committee on military affairs, reported a bill for the removal of certain officers, which was accepted. Mr. Goodall, from the same committee, reported a bill for passing officers of the militia, which was committed to a committee of the whole. Mr. Hubbard presented a petition from Charleston, praying for a division of the town, which was referred to the committee on new towns. Mr. Thompson moved that the committee on engrossed bills be instructed to examine all bills passed at the last session. Mr. Norris moved that the committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of passing a law to empower guardians of both living and deceased revolutionary soldiers to receive the commutation granted by Congress. Mr. March, from the committee on military affairs, reported a bill to regulate the uniform of the militia, which was committed. Mr. Gale, from the committee on the judiciary, reported a bill to regulate marriages. Mr. Thompson moved that the committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of passing a law to regulate the mode of taking depositions. Mr. Hubbard supported the motion. On motion of Mr. Norris, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill to regulate marriages. The committee rose and reported progress. Mr. Eastman moved that the committee be discharged from the further consideration of the bill, and that it be referred to a select committee. The motion prevailed. Mr. Norris moved that all bills be printed before the third reading, unless otherwise ordered by the House. The motion was adopted. The bill to establish salaries for the officers of the Courts of Probate was read the second time, and on motion of Mr. Greenleaf, committed to the committee of the whole House. Mr. Chamberlain introduced a motion that the Secretary be instructed to make report of the returns of the County Treasurers; which was read and adopted. Mr. Drowne introduced a resolution, to instruct judiciary committee, to inquire into the expediency of providing by law, that executors and administrators may compromise debts due estates of insolvent debtors--which was read, and adopted. The bill to regulate mills, was read the first time, and ordered to a second reading in one week from this day. Mr. Rogers moved, that the clerk be directed to procure 200 copies--motion lost. Mr. Greenleaf introduced the petition of Washington Royal Arch Chapter in Portsmouth, for an act of incorporation--read and referred. Mr. Bartlett of Dover, introduced the petition of Joseph Smith and others, for a bank in Dover--read and referred. Mr. Willson of Lancaster introduced the petition of sundry inhabitants to be annexed to the 24th Regiment--read and referred. The petition of Urial Ward and others, praying for the repeal of the act freeing the body of debtors from imprisonment, was read, and referred. A communication was received from the Senate, informing the House, that they had concurred with the House in the mode of choosing a Senator, with proposals of amendment, to which they asked the agreement of the House. (This amendment proposed, that, after the House had ballotted three times without effecting a choice, information of the result should be given to the Senate, and that the Senate might then proceed to an election of Senator.) This amendment was opposed by Messrs. Parker of Keene, Bartlett of Dover, and Blaisdell. Mr. Hammons moved to amend the amendment, by striking out 'three times,' and inserting in lieu thereof, 'ten times'—motion lost—and, on the question, Will the House concur with the Senate? the question was decided, 36 in favor, and 70 against it. Mr. French of Dunstable introduced the bill relating to highways, providing that the office of surveyor shall begin on the 18th of May, instead of the 1st of June. Mr. Fisk of Concord presented the account of Samuel Sparhawk, and the account of Abira Fish: which were read, and referred. Mr. Goodall presented a large number of petitions of sundry inhabitants of this State and the State of Vermont, praying for the repeal of the lumber law; and which were read, and referred to a committee of 10, consisting of Messrs. Goodall, Cartland, Rogers of O., Hubbard, Woolson, Baker, Rix of I., Bowles, Wardwell, and Willey of Goshen. A message was received from the Honorable Senate, informing the House, that they had postponed indefinitely the resolution prescribing the mode to be observed in the choice of a Senator to Congress. Mr. Durkee then moved, that at 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning the House proceed to choose a Senator to represent this State in Congress. Mr. Hubbard said, he could see no reason why the House should not proceed to that choice this afternoon. Mr. H. observed, that 11 o'clock this day had been assigned—the members of the House were expecting it, and would be in their places. He therefore moved, that 4 o'clock to-day be the time when the House will proceed to elect a Senator. He hoped Mr. Durkee's motion would not prevail. The question was then taken on Mr. Durkee's motion, and lost: and the time was fixed at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

On motion of Mr. Chamberlain, the House went into committee of the whole, [Mr. ?] Chair, on the bill and resolution re[la]ting to establishing salaries for the Offices of the Court of Probate. The committee of the whole rose, and reported to the House, both the bill and resolution, without amendment; which were read, and the resolutions passed nem. con.; and the bill and resolutions were referred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Young of Wolfborough, introduced a resolution instructing the military committee to inquire into the expediency of providing, by law, that a majority of the field officers shall have a right to appoint the place of regimental parade—read and passed. On motion, the House again went into committee of the whole, Mr. Bartlett of Dover in the chair, and took up the consideration of the bill to prescribe the mode of assessing taxes; and after reading the bill, (which occupied the attention of the committee a considerable time.) On motion of Mr. Quincy, the committee rose, and asked leave to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject; and recommended to the House, that the further consideration of the subject be postponed indefinitely: and after considerable time spent in debate, it was so ordered by the House. A message was received by a committee from the Honorable Senate, giving information to the House, that the Senate had concurred with the House in choosing the Hon. Levi Woodbury, Senator to represent this State in the Congress of the United States, for the term of six years from and after the 2d day of March last—and on motion, a joint committee was appointed to wait on the Hon. Levi Woodbury, and inform him of his election. A message was received from the Senate, by their Clerk, that they had concurred with the House in the appointment of a committee to wait on the Hon. Levi Woodbury, and inform him of his election to the office of Senator to Congress, and have appointed a committee on their part. Several petitions were read, and referred; and sundry bills passed to a second reading—when the House adjourned.

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Petitions presented and referred. Arthur Livermore, to be disannexed from Holderness and annexed to Plymouth; William B. Banister, authority to sell certain real estate; Jonathan Locke and others, for the incorporation of the great Ossipee manufacturing company; Nathan Taylor and others, for the incorporation of the Woodman Sandbornton Academy; Elias Covant and others, for an alteration of the militia law; field officers of the 30th regiment, for a piece of ordnance; Daniel M. Dorr and others, for an insurance company; Jacob Felton and others, for a fire engine company in Fitzwilliam; Hosea Sawyer and others, for a bank in Dover; Charity Lodge No. 15, for an act of incorporation; David Moulton, for the alteration of his name; Charles C. Haven and others, for a manufacturing company in Dunstable; Pliny Whitney and others, for the repeal of certain fish acts; Cyrus Frost and others, for leave to enlarge a military company; town of Randolph, for confirmation of its proceedings; Salmon Whittemore and others, to incorporate an aqueduct company in Troy; fishing company for repeal of a fish act; Christopher Carey, a revolutionary soldier, for assistance; Gilsum and Surry, each for leave to send a representative; Joseph Smith, for further time to put a steamboat in operation on Lake Winnipesaukee; Thomas G. Berry and others, for a Bank in Portsmouth; William H. Y. Hackett and others

Mr. [?] has been appointed to office at Concord. By the rules of the House the Speaker has the power to place some member in the chair if he have occasion to leave it; but the power of substitution does not extend beyond an adjournment. An appeal from the decision of the Speaker on a question of order may be made to the House by any member.