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July 1, 1842
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Legislature proceedings June 22-24, 1842: Passed numerous bills on annexations, courts, military, education; elected William Rhymes as Commissary General and Lawson Coolidge as State Prison Warden; adopted resolutions for appropriations, Jackson fine refund, and apportionment opposition; adjourned to November.
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N. H. LEGISLATURE.
Wednesday, June 22.
SENATE. AFTERNOON. Bills &c. from the House read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of Waterville to the town of Thornton.
An act in favor of the Hancock Artillery Company.
An act changing the times and places for holding the Courts of Probate in the county of Grafton.
An act relating to damages occasioned by the laying out of highways.
A Resolution in favor of I. L. Folsom and Harry Hibbard.
A Resolution authorizing the State Treasurer to borrow money for the use of the State.
A Resolution appropriating $50 for the benefit of the Artillery Company in the 31st Regiment.
A Resolution in favor of John F. Holt.
A Resolution appropriating money for the education of indigent deaf, dumb and blind persons at the Asylum at Hartford and Boston.
An Address for the removal of certain military officers.
The Resolution from the House relating to school returns and Literary Fund, was indefinitely postponed.
The Resolution for the appointment of a joint select committee to act on the Revised Statutes during the recess of the Legislature was read a third time and passed, and sent to the House for concurrence.
A message was received from the House giving notice that they had adopted the amendment to the bill relating to disturbance of religious meetings
The bills from the House to annex a part of school district No. 2, in New London to school district No. 9 in Springfield; to annex a part of school district No. 2, in Sutton, to school district No. 4 in New London; and to incorporate the South Conway Seminary, were twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
The Senate now met the House in Convention.
(See House proceedings.)
The Senate having returned to their Chamber, Mr. Treadwell, from the committee who had under consideration the subject of a division of the town of Nashua, reported the bill without amendment, which on motion of Mr. Brown was laid on the table.
The bill to authorize Road Commissioners to complete their proceedings, was read a third time and passed. Adjourned.
HOUSE. AFTERNOON. The bill altering the times of holding the Courts of Probate in Grafton County, was read a third time and passed.
The resolutions appropriating $1700 to the education of the deaf and dumb, and $500 to the education of the blind, and allowing $50 to the 21st Regiment, were read a third time and passed.
Mr. Butler introduced the memorial of Robert Davis.
Mr. Basset introduced a bill in favor of the Hancock Artillery Co. which was read three several times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Porter, the Speaker was directed to inform Maj. Tochman of the vote of the morning, and invite the Governor Council and Senate to attend the lecture.
Mr. Young, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon, it was resolved that the further consideration of the petition of J. G. Silsby, be postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, from the select committee, informed the House that Perley Robinson, Esq. declined accepting the office of Commissary General.
Mr. Burnham, from the committee on Engrossed Bills, made a report which was accepted.
By leave, Mr. Greenough introduced a bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County, Bible Society, which was read twice and referred to the committee on Education.
By leave. Mr. Pierce of Dover, introduced a bill incorporating the Strafford Bank, extending the charter of the present bank to twenty years from the 4th of July next.
The bill was twice read and referred to the committee on Banks.
Mr. Sanborn, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon a petition was referred to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Price, from the committee consisting of the Merrimack Co. Delegation, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the further consideration of the bill relating to the Register of Probate be postponed to the adjourned session.
Mr. Durgin, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that the further consideration of the petition of the officers of the 11th Regiment be postponed to the adjourned session.
On motion of Mr. Hoyt, the Judiciary committee were instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending the laws on elections, in relation to the election of Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Gove, it was
Resolved, That our Senators and Representatives in Congress, be requested to urge upon Congress the passage of a bill, refunding to Gen Jackson the $1000 fine imposed upon him by Judge Hall.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, from the committee on Military Affairs, reported a resolution, which was adopted.
Mr. Neal introduced a resolution directing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette, which was read a first time.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the House met the Senate
IN CONVENTION.
·On motion of Mr. Boardman, proceeded to the choice of Commissary General.
Whole number of votes 201
Necessary for a choice 101
Scattering 38
Wm. Rhymes 163
and was duly elected.
On motion of Mr. Perley of the Senate, proceeded to the choice of Warden of the State Prison.
Whole number of votes 213
Necessary for a choice 107
Scattering 28
Lawson Coolidge 185
and was duly elected.
The Joint Select Committee appointed to wait on the Secretary and Treasurer elect, made a report which was accepted, and the bonds given by their officers directed to be lodged—that of the Secretary with the Treasurer, and that of the Treasurer with the Secretary.
On motion, the Convention rose.
Mr. Smith of Dalton, from the Committee of Coos, reported the resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle, without amendment, and the resolution was read a third time and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, that the Senate had passed a resolution, appointing a committee of three, and requested the House to add ten to that committee to take into consideration the Revised Statutes, to meet thirty days prior to the commencement of the adjourned session—that the Senate had indefinitely postponed the bill relating to school returns, and that they had concurred with the House in the passage of an address for the removal of certain officers.
Upon the question of concurring with the Senate in relation to the appointment of a committee on the Revised Statutes,
Mr. Haines proposed an amendment—to strike "thirty" and insert "fifteen," which was rejected.
Upon the question of the passage of the resolution sent down from the Senate, the yeas and nays were demanded, and it was decided in the negative—yeas 92, nays 118.
The resolution directing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette, was read three several times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate—that they concurred in the passage of the resolution appropriating $50 to the 31st Regt.—of the resolution in favor of J. F. Holt—of the resolution making appropriations for the deaf, dumb and blind.—and of the resolution authorizing the Treasurer to borrow money.
On motion of Mr. Haley, Messrs. Clark of Manchester, Hammond and Osgood were appointed to wait on Lawson Coolidge, Esq. and inform him of his election.
Mr. Tebbetts gave notice of intention to move a reconsideration of the vote on appointing a committee on the Revised Statutes.
Adjourned.
Thursday, June 23.
SENATE. The bill from the House to annex a part of school district No. 2 in Sutton to school district No. 4, in New London, was read a third time and passed.
The resolution from the House instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress, to use their efforts to procure the passage of a bill, to refund to Gen. Andrew Jackson the amount of the fine, with interest thereon, paid by him for an alleged contempt of Court in 1815, being under consideration, Messrs. Treadwell, Perley, Warner, M'Daniel Brown, Colby, Hatch and Smith advocated the passage of the resolution, and it was opposed by Mr. Bacheller. The resolution passed.
The resolution from the House authorizing the printing of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette, being under consideration, Mr. Straw moved to amend by adding the Manchester Representative which amendment was adopted and the resolution passed.
Mr. Hale was joined to the committee appointed to inform Lawson Coolidge Esq. of his election, &c.
The bill to constitute the town of Nashville.
Mr. Perley moved its postponement to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Messrs. Treadwell, M'Daniel, Colby and Straw were opposed to a postponement, and Messrs. Perley and Batcheller in favor.—Lost Yeas 2. Nays 10.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed—Yeas 10, Nays 2.
The House gave notice that they had amended the Resolution authorizing the printing of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette, by striking out the words "Manchester Representative," and inserting "Manchester Democrat."
On motion of Mr. Treadwell, the Senate refused to concur with the House.
The Resolution from the House in favor of Thomas Carlisle, was twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
An act to alter the names of certain persons was read a third time and passed, also sundry resolutions from the House. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON. Bills &c. read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of school district No. 2 in New London, to school district No. 9 in Springfield;
—to incorporate the South Conway Seminary at Conway ;
A resolution in favor of William Fisk and others;
in favor of Atkinson Webster and others;
in favor of Phillip Sargent and another;
in favor of John H. White;
in favor of Daniel Batchelder;
in favor of Theodore F. Rowe;
in favor of James Straw ;
An act authorizing additional enlistments into the 1st company of Artillery in the 13th Regiment of N. H. Militia;
An act making appropriations for the Militia for the year 1842;
A Resolution appropriating two hundred and fifty dollars for the repair of the State Arsenal;
—appropriating fifty dollars for a Gun House in the 14th Regiment;
—appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House and State House Yard the ensuing year;
in favor of James M. Rix ;
—appropriating four thousand dollars for the completion of the Insane Asylum.
Mr. M'Daniel was joined to the committee appointed on the part of the House to inform William Rhymes of his election as Commissary General.
The resolutions from the House relating to the apportionment bill recently passed both branches of Congress, passed with an amendment.
On motion, the Senate took a recess to 7 o'clock.
7 O'CLOCK. A bill and resolutions from the House read a third time and passed.
A Resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the contingent expenses of this State;
appropriating three thousand dollars to continue the Geological and Mineralogical survey of the State;
An act to incorporate the Hooksett Falls Bridge ;
A resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle.
The resolutions from the House relative to the "Franking privilege and rates of postage as now established by law," were postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. Hatch, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet again to-morrow morning at 5 o'clock.
A message was received from the House of Representatives, giving notice that they disagree to the amendment made by the Senate to the resolutions relating to the apportionment of the representation among the several States.
Mr. Colby moved that the Senate adhere to their amendment, which motion was warmly and eloquently advocated by Messrs. Treadwell, Warner, Smith and Colby, and decided affirmative. Ayes 11. Noes none. Adj.
HOUSE. A resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr. Pillsbury, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of Robert Davis, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that said memorial be indefinitely postponed.
The committee on the Alteration of Names reported a bill, which was read three times and passed
Mr. Sherburne from the committee on Education, reported the bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County Bible Society, which was read a second time and referred to the committee on Incorporations.
Mr. Boyd, from the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to killing fish in the Winnipiseogee Lake and River, and Mr. Kingsbury, from the same committee, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to the culture of Silk, made a report, whereupon the further consideration of the petitions was postponed to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Weeks from the committee on the State House and State House Yard, reported a resolution appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House the ensuing year. Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Laighton a committee was appointed to inform Wm. Rhymes of his election of Commissary General, consisting of Messrs. Foss, Clark and Robinson.
Mr. Emerton, introduced a resolution in favor Aaron Carter and Philip Sargent, which was read three times and passed.
Mr. Hoyt introduced a resolution in favor Emery Burgess, S S. Dow, Robert Hale, Atkinson Webster and Jacob C. Carter, which was read three times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Wright the rules of the House were suspended during the remainder of the day so as to allow any bill or resolution to be read a first, second and third time, upon its introduction, unless objection be made.
A Message was received from the Senate, that they agreed in the passage of a resolution authorizing the publication of the public acts
in the Belknap Gazette, by striking out the words "Manchester Representative," and inserting "Manchester Democrat."
On motion of Mr. Treadwell, the Senate refused to concur with the House.
The Resolution from the House in favor of Thomas Carlisle, was twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
An act to alter the names of certain persons was read a third time and passed, also sundry resolutions from the House. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON. Bills &c. read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of school district No. 2 in New London, to school district No. 9 in Springfield;
—to incorporate the South Conway Seminary at Conway ;
A resolution in favor of William Fisk and others;
in favor of Atkinson Webster and others;
in favor of Phillip Sargent and another;
in favor of John H. White;
in favor of Daniel Batchelder;
in favor of Theodore F. Rowe;
in favor of James Straw ;
An act authorizing additional enlistments into the 1st company of Artillery in the 13th Regiment of N. H. Militia;
An act making appropriations for the Militia for the year 1842;
A Resolution appropriating two hundred and fifty dollars for the repair of the State Arsenal;
—appropriating fifty dollars for a Gun House in the 14th Regiment;
—appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House and State House Yard the ensuing year;
in favor of James M. Rix ;
—appropriating four thousand dollars for the completion of the Insane Asylum.
Mr. M'Daniel was joined to the committee appointed on the part of the House to inform William Rhymes of his election as Commissary General.
The resolutions from the House relating to the apportionment bill recently passed both branches of Congress, passed with an amendment.
On motion, the Senate took a recess to 7 o'clock.
7 O'CLOCK. A bill and resolutions from the House read a third time and passed.
A Resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the contingent expenses of this State;
appropriating three thousand dollars to continue the Geological and Mineralogical survey of the State;
An act to incorporate the Hooksett Falls Bridge ;
A resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle.
The resolutions from the House relative to the "Franking privilege and rates of postage as now established by law," were postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. Hatch, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet again to-morrow morning at 5 o'clock.
A message was received from the House of Representatives, giving notice that they disagree to the amendment made by the Senate to the resolutions relating to the apportionment of the representation among the several States.
Mr. Colby moved that the Senate adhere to their amendment, which motion was warmly and eloquently advocated by Messrs. Treadwell, Warner, Smith and Colby, and decided affirmative. Ayes 11. Noes none. Adj.
HOUSE. A resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr. Pillsbury, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of Robert Davis, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that said memorial be indefinitely postponed.
The committee on the Alteration of Names reported a bill, which was read three times and passed
Mr. Sherburne from the committee on Education, reported the bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County Bible Society, which was read a second time and referred to the committee on Incorporations.
Mr. Boyd, from the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to killing fish in the Winnipiseogee Lake and River, and Mr. Kingsbury, from the same committee, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to the culture of Silk, made a report, whereupon the further consideration of the petitions was postponed to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Weeks from the committee on the State House and State House Yard, reported a resolution appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House the ensuing year. Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Laighton a committee was appointed to inform Wm. Rhymes of his election of Commissary General, consisting of Messrs. Foss, Clark and Robinson.
Mr. Emerton, introduced a resolution in favor Aaron Carter and Philip Sargent, which was read three times and passed.
Mr. Hoyt introduced a resolution in favor Emery Burgess, S S. Dow, Robert Hale, Atkinson Webster and Jacob C. Carter, which was read three times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Wright the rules of the House were suspended during the remainder of the day so as to allow any bill or resolution to be read a first, second and third time, upon its introduction, unless objection be made.
A Message was received from the Senate, that they agreed in the passage of a resolution authorizing the publication of the public acts
and resolves, in the Belknap Gazette, with an amendment authorizing their publication in the Manchester Representative.
Mr. Clark of Manchester, proposed an amendment, to strike out "Representative, and insert "Democrat," which was adopted.
A message was received from the Senate, that they concurred in the passage of sundry bills. incorporating a new town, on the petition of John Dodge and others, was announced-Messrs. Tebbetts of Rochester, Colby and Atwood.
Mr. Davis of Cornish introduced a resolution directing the appointment of a committee of five on the part of the House two on the part of the Senate, to be assisted by one of the Commissioners to sit during the recess of the Legislature, and examine the report on the Revised Statutes, and report such amendments, at the commencement of the adjourned session as may be deemed necessary, and that the amendments be printed, which was laid on the table-yeas 141, nays 83.
The bill authorizing enlistments in the Artillery Co., in the 13th Regt., was read a second time and referred to the committee on Military Affairs.
The resolution appropriating $50 to the 14th Reg. and the bill making appropriations for the Militia, were read a second and third time and passed.
The bill incorporating the Hooksett Falls Bridge, was read a second time. Mr. Felton proposed amendments, which were adopted, and the bill was then read a third time and passed. (The principle of individual responsibility of the stockholders is incorporated in this charter.)
The resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read a second and third time and passed.
The resolution appropriating $6000 for the finishing and furnishing the N. H. Asylum for the Insane, was read a second time and on motion of Mr. Glidden, made the special order of the day at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Adjourned.
Afternoon. The vote passing the bill relating to Road Commissioners was reconsidered, and the bill put upon its second reading, and referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals.
Mr. Hoyt from the committee on Claims, reported a resolution in favor of James Straw, which was read a third time, and passed.
A message was received from the Senate-that body concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills, among which was the bill incorporating the town of Nashville, and the Senate non-concurred in the amendment of the House authorizing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette.
On motion of Mr. Chandler, the House receded and adopted the resolution of the Senate, thus authorizing the publication of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette and Manchester Representative.
Mr. Colby from the committee on Military Accounts, reported a resolution in favor of Daniel Batchelder, read three times and passed.
Mr. Colby, from the same committee, reported a resolution in favor of Theodore F. Rowe read three times and passed.
Mr. Blodgett from the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, to whom was referred the petition of John Greenfield and others, reported a resolution, which was adopted, postponing the further consideration of said petition to the adjourned session of the Legislature, and notice be given in the Dover papers, of the pendency of said petition.
Mr Sanborn of Deerfield. from the committee on Military Affairs, reported back the bill authorizing enlistments in the Artillery Co. in the 13th Regt. which was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Young from the same committee, to whom was referred the petition of Wm. A. White and another, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the consideration of said petition be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Doe, from the committee on Military Accounts, to whom was referred the accounts of C. H. Peaslee, reported that the accounts were correct and well vouched, which report was adopted.
Mr. Doe, from the same committee, reported a resolution in favor of J. H. White, which was read three several times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that the Senate had joined Mr. Hale to the committee to wait on the Warden elect of the State Prison, and Mr. McDaniel to the Committee to wait upon the Commissary General elect, and inform them of their election.
Mr. Haley introduced a joint resolution directing the Clerks to lodge the Journals of the Senate and House, with the Secretary of State, and to dispense with the certified copy of the Journals, which resolution was negatived.
Mr. Patten, from the committee on Military affairs, to whom was referred the petition of John H. Spaulding, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the further consideration of the petition be indefinitely postponed.
The resolution making an appropriation for the Insane Asylum, was taken up. Mr. Glidden moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the enacting clause, and insert a clause authorizing the Governor to draw to the amount of $4000 for the purpose of finishing and furnishing the Insane Asylum, which was adopted.
Mr. Foss moved, that the resolution be indefinitely postponed-yeas 50, nays 162.
The resolution was then read a third time and passed.
The resolution appointing Wm. Fiske keeper of the State House, and State House Yard, was read a second and third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. Glidden, the following resolutions introduced by Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, on Tuesday last, was taken up :
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened. That it is the deliberate and settled opinion of this Legislature, that in justice and equity, no charter or act of incorporation that is or may be granted by the Legislature of this State, for the transaction and management of business having for its object a dividend of profits should confer upon the grantees any exemption from personal, individual or collective liability for the payment of debts contracted, or pecuniary obligations which may be hereafter entered into by such grantees, other than is possessed by associations of persons doing business as joint partners.
Mr. Tebbetts of Rochester, moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolution to the adjourned session of the Legislature, yeas 132, nays 74.
Mr. Norris. from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petition for the removal of Ezekiel P. Pierce, reported an address for his removal.
After some debate, the further consideration of the address was postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Mr. Burnham, from the committee on Engrossed Bills, made a report which was accepted.
Mr. Atwood, from the select committee, who had under consideration the resolutions of the New York Assembly, in relation to the franking privilege made a report, which was read, and certain resolutions reported by the committee adopted.
Mr. Burnham introduced a resolution allowing the account of J. M. Rix, which was read three times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills.
On motion of Mr. Hoyt, resolved that when the House adjourn this afternoon, it adjourn to meet at 5 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Mr. Grannis, from the committee on Finance reported a resolution appropriating $500 for the contingent expenses of the State, which was read three several times and passed.
Mr. Clark of Manchester, from the select committee, informed the House that Lawson Coolidge, Esq., had accepted the office of Warden of the State Prison, and given the customary bond.
Mr. Wells introduced a resolution appropriating $3000 to complete the Geological Mineralogical survey of the State, which was read three several times and passed.
Mr Adams moved that the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and House be directed to assemble at the Capital ten days prior to the commencement of the adjourned session.-Laid on the table.
A message was received from the Senate, concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills and resolutions, and that the Senate concurred with the House in the passage of the resolutions in relation to the Apportionment bill passed by the present Congress, with an amendment, in which they asked the concurrence of the House.
Mr. Gibson moved to concur.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the resolutions were laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Laighton, the House took a recess until half past 7 o'clock.
7 1/2 O'CLOCK.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the resolutions of Mr. Tuck of Exeter, directing certain inquiries to be made of Justices of the Superior Court concerning Railroad Corporations, were taken up and laid on the table--yeas 153, nays 43.
The Senate gave information that they concurred in the passage of the resolution in favor of Wm. Fiske-in the passage of the resolution in favor of J. M. Rix-of the bill appropriating $4000 for the Insane Asylum-of $500 for the contingent expenses of the State, and of a bill incorporating the Hooksett Falls Bridge—and that they had postponed to the adjourned session, the resolutions relating to the franking privilege.
Mr. Sawyer presented the petition of H. Tebbetts.
By a report of the committee on Military Affairs; the Dover Artillery Co. had leave to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, introduced a resolution, authorizing the town of Nashville to send two Representatives to the adjourned session, which motion was laid on the table.
The amendment of the resolutions on the apportionment Bill, being under consideration, Mr. Wells moved that the House non-concur.
The proposed amendment of the Senate was to strike out all after the enacting clause and insert as follows:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Legislature the provision in the recent act of Congress requiring that the number of Representatives to which each State shall be entitled shall be elected by districts is a direct violation of the federal compact and therefore not binding on the States.
Resolved. That the Secretary of State be directed to transmit to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress a copy of the foregoing resolutions.
The House non-concurred,
On motion of Mr. Wells, the House adopted the resolutions which were passed in the House on Tuesday last, declaring to district the State for the choice of Representatives to Congress.
Mr. Buntin introduced several resolutions in relation to a discriminating tariff, which on motion Mr. Gibson, were laid on the table.
Mr. Sanborn of Deerfield, moved to reconsider the vote, indefinitely postponing the further consideration of the memorial of Robert Davis. [The memorial prayed the Legislature to allow a claim, due him for services rendered and for room rent.] The motion to re-consider was unanimously rejected.—Adjourned
Friday, June 24, 1842.
SENATE. Mr. McDaniel from the select committee to wait on William Rhymes and inform him of his election as Commissary General, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them.
A message was received from the House giving notice that they adhere to their non-concurrence to the amendment made by the Senate, to the apportionment resolutions.
Mr. Brown then introduced the following Resolutions, which were passed.
Resolved by the Senate, of the State of New-Hampshire, That the recent act of Congress, requiring that the number of Representatives to which each State shall be entitled, shall be chosen by districts, is a direct violation of the Federal compact-a daring usurpation of power, and therefore not binding upon the States; and that as Senators, we will never, by a base submission to such usurpation, betray the trust committed to us by an intelligent, brave and free people
Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate be directed to transmit to each of the Senators and Representatives from this State in the Congress of the United States, a copy of this and the foregoing resolutions.
Messrs. Brown and Warner, were joined to the committee appointed on part of the House, to wait upon his Excellency the Governor and inform him that the business of the present session has been brought to a close.
Mr. Brown, from the committee to wait on the Governor, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them.
A message was received from the Governor, adjourning the Legislature to the first Wednesday of November next, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
HOUSE. The committee appointed to wait on the Commissary General elect, informed the House that they had attended to that duty, and that Mr. Rhymes accepted the office and had given the customary bond.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, moved that the abstract of the militia returns be deposited with the Secretary of State.
A committee was appointed to wait on the Governor, and inform him that the House was ready to adjourn.
A message was received from the Senate with information that they concurred in the appointment of a committee to wait on the Governor and inform him that the Legislature were ready to adjourn, and had on their part joined Messrs. Colby and Brown.
Mr. Glidden, from that committee, informed the House, that they had attended to that duty.
A message was received from the Governor by the Secretary of State, informing the House, that His Excellency had signed all bills, resolutions and an address, which had passed the present session, and declared the Legislature adjourned to assemble again on the first Wednesday of November next.
Wednesday, June 22.
SENATE. AFTERNOON. Bills &c. from the House read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of Waterville to the town of Thornton.
An act in favor of the Hancock Artillery Company.
An act changing the times and places for holding the Courts of Probate in the county of Grafton.
An act relating to damages occasioned by the laying out of highways.
A Resolution in favor of I. L. Folsom and Harry Hibbard.
A Resolution authorizing the State Treasurer to borrow money for the use of the State.
A Resolution appropriating $50 for the benefit of the Artillery Company in the 31st Regiment.
A Resolution in favor of John F. Holt.
A Resolution appropriating money for the education of indigent deaf, dumb and blind persons at the Asylum at Hartford and Boston.
An Address for the removal of certain military officers.
The Resolution from the House relating to school returns and Literary Fund, was indefinitely postponed.
The Resolution for the appointment of a joint select committee to act on the Revised Statutes during the recess of the Legislature was read a third time and passed, and sent to the House for concurrence.
A message was received from the House giving notice that they had adopted the amendment to the bill relating to disturbance of religious meetings
The bills from the House to annex a part of school district No. 2, in New London to school district No. 9 in Springfield; to annex a part of school district No. 2, in Sutton, to school district No. 4 in New London; and to incorporate the South Conway Seminary, were twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
The Senate now met the House in Convention.
(See House proceedings.)
The Senate having returned to their Chamber, Mr. Treadwell, from the committee who had under consideration the subject of a division of the town of Nashua, reported the bill without amendment, which on motion of Mr. Brown was laid on the table.
The bill to authorize Road Commissioners to complete their proceedings, was read a third time and passed. Adjourned.
HOUSE. AFTERNOON. The bill altering the times of holding the Courts of Probate in Grafton County, was read a third time and passed.
The resolutions appropriating $1700 to the education of the deaf and dumb, and $500 to the education of the blind, and allowing $50 to the 21st Regiment, were read a third time and passed.
Mr. Butler introduced the memorial of Robert Davis.
Mr. Basset introduced a bill in favor of the Hancock Artillery Co. which was read three several times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Porter, the Speaker was directed to inform Maj. Tochman of the vote of the morning, and invite the Governor Council and Senate to attend the lecture.
Mr. Young, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon, it was resolved that the further consideration of the petition of J. G. Silsby, be postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, from the select committee, informed the House that Perley Robinson, Esq. declined accepting the office of Commissary General.
Mr. Burnham, from the committee on Engrossed Bills, made a report which was accepted.
By leave, Mr. Greenough introduced a bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County, Bible Society, which was read twice and referred to the committee on Education.
By leave. Mr. Pierce of Dover, introduced a bill incorporating the Strafford Bank, extending the charter of the present bank to twenty years from the 4th of July next.
The bill was twice read and referred to the committee on Banks.
Mr. Sanborn, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon a petition was referred to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Price, from the committee consisting of the Merrimack Co. Delegation, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the further consideration of the bill relating to the Register of Probate be postponed to the adjourned session.
Mr. Durgin, from the committee on Military Affairs, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that the further consideration of the petition of the officers of the 11th Regiment be postponed to the adjourned session.
On motion of Mr. Hoyt, the Judiciary committee were instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending the laws on elections, in relation to the election of Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Gove, it was
Resolved, That our Senators and Representatives in Congress, be requested to urge upon Congress the passage of a bill, refunding to Gen Jackson the $1000 fine imposed upon him by Judge Hall.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, from the committee on Military Affairs, reported a resolution, which was adopted.
Mr. Neal introduced a resolution directing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette, which was read a first time.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the House met the Senate
IN CONVENTION.
·On motion of Mr. Boardman, proceeded to the choice of Commissary General.
Whole number of votes 201
Necessary for a choice 101
Scattering 38
Wm. Rhymes 163
and was duly elected.
On motion of Mr. Perley of the Senate, proceeded to the choice of Warden of the State Prison.
Whole number of votes 213
Necessary for a choice 107
Scattering 28
Lawson Coolidge 185
and was duly elected.
The Joint Select Committee appointed to wait on the Secretary and Treasurer elect, made a report which was accepted, and the bonds given by their officers directed to be lodged—that of the Secretary with the Treasurer, and that of the Treasurer with the Secretary.
On motion, the Convention rose.
Mr. Smith of Dalton, from the Committee of Coos, reported the resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle, without amendment, and the resolution was read a third time and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, that the Senate had passed a resolution, appointing a committee of three, and requested the House to add ten to that committee to take into consideration the Revised Statutes, to meet thirty days prior to the commencement of the adjourned session—that the Senate had indefinitely postponed the bill relating to school returns, and that they had concurred with the House in the passage of an address for the removal of certain officers.
Upon the question of concurring with the Senate in relation to the appointment of a committee on the Revised Statutes,
Mr. Haines proposed an amendment—to strike "thirty" and insert "fifteen," which was rejected.
Upon the question of the passage of the resolution sent down from the Senate, the yeas and nays were demanded, and it was decided in the negative—yeas 92, nays 118.
The resolution directing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette, was read three several times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate—that they concurred in the passage of the resolution appropriating $50 to the 31st Regt.—of the resolution in favor of J. F. Holt—of the resolution making appropriations for the deaf, dumb and blind.—and of the resolution authorizing the Treasurer to borrow money.
On motion of Mr. Haley, Messrs. Clark of Manchester, Hammond and Osgood were appointed to wait on Lawson Coolidge, Esq. and inform him of his election.
Mr. Tebbetts gave notice of intention to move a reconsideration of the vote on appointing a committee on the Revised Statutes.
Adjourned.
Thursday, June 23.
SENATE. The bill from the House to annex a part of school district No. 2 in Sutton to school district No. 4, in New London, was read a third time and passed.
The resolution from the House instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress, to use their efforts to procure the passage of a bill, to refund to Gen. Andrew Jackson the amount of the fine, with interest thereon, paid by him for an alleged contempt of Court in 1815, being under consideration, Messrs. Treadwell, Perley, Warner, M'Daniel Brown, Colby, Hatch and Smith advocated the passage of the resolution, and it was opposed by Mr. Bacheller. The resolution passed.
The resolution from the House authorizing the printing of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette, being under consideration, Mr. Straw moved to amend by adding the Manchester Representative which amendment was adopted and the resolution passed.
Mr. Hale was joined to the committee appointed to inform Lawson Coolidge Esq. of his election, &c.
The bill to constitute the town of Nashville.
Mr. Perley moved its postponement to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Messrs. Treadwell, M'Daniel, Colby and Straw were opposed to a postponement, and Messrs. Perley and Batcheller in favor.—Lost Yeas 2. Nays 10.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed—Yeas 10, Nays 2.
The House gave notice that they had amended the Resolution authorizing the printing of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette, by striking out the words "Manchester Representative," and inserting "Manchester Democrat."
On motion of Mr. Treadwell, the Senate refused to concur with the House.
The Resolution from the House in favor of Thomas Carlisle, was twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
An act to alter the names of certain persons was read a third time and passed, also sundry resolutions from the House. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON. Bills &c. read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of school district No. 2 in New London, to school district No. 9 in Springfield;
—to incorporate the South Conway Seminary at Conway ;
A resolution in favor of William Fisk and others;
in favor of Atkinson Webster and others;
in favor of Phillip Sargent and another;
in favor of John H. White;
in favor of Daniel Batchelder;
in favor of Theodore F. Rowe;
in favor of James Straw ;
An act authorizing additional enlistments into the 1st company of Artillery in the 13th Regiment of N. H. Militia;
An act making appropriations for the Militia for the year 1842;
A Resolution appropriating two hundred and fifty dollars for the repair of the State Arsenal;
—appropriating fifty dollars for a Gun House in the 14th Regiment;
—appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House and State House Yard the ensuing year;
in favor of James M. Rix ;
—appropriating four thousand dollars for the completion of the Insane Asylum.
Mr. M'Daniel was joined to the committee appointed on the part of the House to inform William Rhymes of his election as Commissary General.
The resolutions from the House relating to the apportionment bill recently passed both branches of Congress, passed with an amendment.
On motion, the Senate took a recess to 7 o'clock.
7 O'CLOCK. A bill and resolutions from the House read a third time and passed.
A Resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the contingent expenses of this State;
appropriating three thousand dollars to continue the Geological and Mineralogical survey of the State;
An act to incorporate the Hooksett Falls Bridge ;
A resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle.
The resolutions from the House relative to the "Franking privilege and rates of postage as now established by law," were postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. Hatch, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet again to-morrow morning at 5 o'clock.
A message was received from the House of Representatives, giving notice that they disagree to the amendment made by the Senate to the resolutions relating to the apportionment of the representation among the several States.
Mr. Colby moved that the Senate adhere to their amendment, which motion was warmly and eloquently advocated by Messrs. Treadwell, Warner, Smith and Colby, and decided affirmative. Ayes 11. Noes none. Adj.
HOUSE. A resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr. Pillsbury, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of Robert Davis, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that said memorial be indefinitely postponed.
The committee on the Alteration of Names reported a bill, which was read three times and passed
Mr. Sherburne from the committee on Education, reported the bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County Bible Society, which was read a second time and referred to the committee on Incorporations.
Mr. Boyd, from the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to killing fish in the Winnipiseogee Lake and River, and Mr. Kingsbury, from the same committee, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to the culture of Silk, made a report, whereupon the further consideration of the petitions was postponed to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Weeks from the committee on the State House and State House Yard, reported a resolution appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House the ensuing year. Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Laighton a committee was appointed to inform Wm. Rhymes of his election of Commissary General, consisting of Messrs. Foss, Clark and Robinson.
Mr. Emerton, introduced a resolution in favor Aaron Carter and Philip Sargent, which was read three times and passed.
Mr. Hoyt introduced a resolution in favor Emery Burgess, S S. Dow, Robert Hale, Atkinson Webster and Jacob C. Carter, which was read three times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Wright the rules of the House were suspended during the remainder of the day so as to allow any bill or resolution to be read a first, second and third time, upon its introduction, unless objection be made.
A Message was received from the Senate, that they agreed in the passage of a resolution authorizing the publication of the public acts
in the Belknap Gazette, by striking out the words "Manchester Representative," and inserting "Manchester Democrat."
On motion of Mr. Treadwell, the Senate refused to concur with the House.
The Resolution from the House in favor of Thomas Carlisle, was twice read and referred to the committee on Education.
An act to alter the names of certain persons was read a third time and passed, also sundry resolutions from the House. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON. Bills &c. read a third time and passed.
An act to annex a part of school district No. 2 in New London, to school district No. 9 in Springfield;
—to incorporate the South Conway Seminary at Conway ;
A resolution in favor of William Fisk and others;
in favor of Atkinson Webster and others;
in favor of Phillip Sargent and another;
in favor of John H. White;
in favor of Daniel Batchelder;
in favor of Theodore F. Rowe;
in favor of James Straw ;
An act authorizing additional enlistments into the 1st company of Artillery in the 13th Regiment of N. H. Militia;
An act making appropriations for the Militia for the year 1842;
A Resolution appropriating two hundred and fifty dollars for the repair of the State Arsenal;
—appropriating fifty dollars for a Gun House in the 14th Regiment;
—appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House and State House Yard the ensuing year;
in favor of James M. Rix ;
—appropriating four thousand dollars for the completion of the Insane Asylum.
Mr. M'Daniel was joined to the committee appointed on the part of the House to inform William Rhymes of his election as Commissary General.
The resolutions from the House relating to the apportionment bill recently passed both branches of Congress, passed with an amendment.
On motion, the Senate took a recess to 7 o'clock.
7 O'CLOCK. A bill and resolutions from the House read a third time and passed.
A Resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the contingent expenses of this State;
appropriating three thousand dollars to continue the Geological and Mineralogical survey of the State;
An act to incorporate the Hooksett Falls Bridge ;
A resolution in favor of Thomas Carlisle.
The resolutions from the House relative to the "Franking privilege and rates of postage as now established by law," were postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. Hatch, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet again to-morrow morning at 5 o'clock.
A message was received from the House of Representatives, giving notice that they disagree to the amendment made by the Senate to the resolutions relating to the apportionment of the representation among the several States.
Mr. Colby moved that the Senate adhere to their amendment, which motion was warmly and eloquently advocated by Messrs. Treadwell, Warner, Smith and Colby, and decided affirmative. Ayes 11. Noes none. Adj.
HOUSE. A resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr. Pillsbury, from the committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of Robert Davis, made a report, whereupon it was resolved, that said memorial be indefinitely postponed.
The committee on the Alteration of Names reported a bill, which was read three times and passed
Mr. Sherburne from the committee on Education, reported the bill in addition to the act incorporating the Sullivan County Bible Society, which was read a second time and referred to the committee on Incorporations.
Mr. Boyd, from the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to killing fish in the Winnipiseogee Lake and River, and Mr. Kingsbury, from the same committee, to whom were referred sundry petitions relative to the culture of Silk, made a report, whereupon the further consideration of the petitions was postponed to the next session of the Legislature.
Mr. Weeks from the committee on the State House and State House Yard, reported a resolution appointing William Fisk, keeper of the State House the ensuing year. Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Laighton a committee was appointed to inform Wm. Rhymes of his election of Commissary General, consisting of Messrs. Foss, Clark and Robinson.
Mr. Emerton, introduced a resolution in favor Aaron Carter and Philip Sargent, which was read three times and passed.
Mr. Hoyt introduced a resolution in favor Emery Burgess, S S. Dow, Robert Hale, Atkinson Webster and Jacob C. Carter, which was read three times and passed.
On motion of Mr. Wright the rules of the House were suspended during the remainder of the day so as to allow any bill or resolution to be read a first, second and third time, upon its introduction, unless objection be made.
A Message was received from the Senate, that they agreed in the passage of a resolution authorizing the publication of the public acts
and resolves, in the Belknap Gazette, with an amendment authorizing their publication in the Manchester Representative.
Mr. Clark of Manchester, proposed an amendment, to strike out "Representative, and insert "Democrat," which was adopted.
A message was received from the Senate, that they concurred in the passage of sundry bills. incorporating a new town, on the petition of John Dodge and others, was announced-Messrs. Tebbetts of Rochester, Colby and Atwood.
Mr. Davis of Cornish introduced a resolution directing the appointment of a committee of five on the part of the House two on the part of the Senate, to be assisted by one of the Commissioners to sit during the recess of the Legislature, and examine the report on the Revised Statutes, and report such amendments, at the commencement of the adjourned session as may be deemed necessary, and that the amendments be printed, which was laid on the table-yeas 141, nays 83.
The bill authorizing enlistments in the Artillery Co., in the 13th Regt., was read a second time and referred to the committee on Military Affairs.
The resolution appropriating $50 to the 14th Reg. and the bill making appropriations for the Militia, were read a second and third time and passed.
The bill incorporating the Hooksett Falls Bridge, was read a second time. Mr. Felton proposed amendments, which were adopted, and the bill was then read a third time and passed. (The principle of individual responsibility of the stockholders is incorporated in this charter.)
The resolution directing the repair of the State Arsenal, was read a second and third time and passed.
The resolution appropriating $6000 for the finishing and furnishing the N. H. Asylum for the Insane, was read a second time and on motion of Mr. Glidden, made the special order of the day at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Adjourned.
Afternoon. The vote passing the bill relating to Road Commissioners was reconsidered, and the bill put upon its second reading, and referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals.
Mr. Hoyt from the committee on Claims, reported a resolution in favor of James Straw, which was read a third time, and passed.
A message was received from the Senate-that body concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills, among which was the bill incorporating the town of Nashville, and the Senate non-concurred in the amendment of the House authorizing the publication of the laws in the Belknap Gazette.
On motion of Mr. Chandler, the House receded and adopted the resolution of the Senate, thus authorizing the publication of the public acts and resolves in the Belknap Gazette and Manchester Representative.
Mr. Colby from the committee on Military Accounts, reported a resolution in favor of Daniel Batchelder, read three times and passed.
Mr. Colby, from the same committee, reported a resolution in favor of Theodore F. Rowe read three times and passed.
Mr. Blodgett from the committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, to whom was referred the petition of John Greenfield and others, reported a resolution, which was adopted, postponing the further consideration of said petition to the adjourned session of the Legislature, and notice be given in the Dover papers, of the pendency of said petition.
Mr Sanborn of Deerfield. from the committee on Military Affairs, reported back the bill authorizing enlistments in the Artillery Co. in the 13th Regt. which was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Young from the same committee, to whom was referred the petition of Wm. A. White and another, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the consideration of said petition be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Doe, from the committee on Military Accounts, to whom was referred the accounts of C. H. Peaslee, reported that the accounts were correct and well vouched, which report was adopted.
Mr. Doe, from the same committee, reported a resolution in favor of J. H. White, which was read three several times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that the Senate had joined Mr. Hale to the committee to wait on the Warden elect of the State Prison, and Mr. McDaniel to the Committee to wait upon the Commissary General elect, and inform them of their election.
Mr. Haley introduced a joint resolution directing the Clerks to lodge the Journals of the Senate and House, with the Secretary of State, and to dispense with the certified copy of the Journals, which resolution was negatived.
Mr. Patten, from the committee on Military affairs, to whom was referred the petition of John H. Spaulding, made a report, whereupon it was resolved that the further consideration of the petition be indefinitely postponed.
The resolution making an appropriation for the Insane Asylum, was taken up. Mr. Glidden moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the enacting clause, and insert a clause authorizing the Governor to draw to the amount of $4000 for the purpose of finishing and furnishing the Insane Asylum, which was adopted.
Mr. Foss moved, that the resolution be indefinitely postponed-yeas 50, nays 162.
The resolution was then read a third time and passed.
The resolution appointing Wm. Fiske keeper of the State House, and State House Yard, was read a second and third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. Glidden, the following resolutions introduced by Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, on Tuesday last, was taken up :
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened. That it is the deliberate and settled opinion of this Legislature, that in justice and equity, no charter or act of incorporation that is or may be granted by the Legislature of this State, for the transaction and management of business having for its object a dividend of profits should confer upon the grantees any exemption from personal, individual or collective liability for the payment of debts contracted, or pecuniary obligations which may be hereafter entered into by such grantees, other than is possessed by associations of persons doing business as joint partners.
Mr. Tebbetts of Rochester, moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolution to the adjourned session of the Legislature, yeas 132, nays 74.
Mr. Norris. from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petition for the removal of Ezekiel P. Pierce, reported an address for his removal.
After some debate, the further consideration of the address was postponed to the adjourned session of the Legislature.
Mr. Burnham, from the committee on Engrossed Bills, made a report which was accepted.
Mr. Atwood, from the select committee, who had under consideration the resolutions of the New York Assembly, in relation to the franking privilege made a report, which was read, and certain resolutions reported by the committee adopted.
Mr. Burnham introduced a resolution allowing the account of J. M. Rix, which was read three times and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills.
On motion of Mr. Hoyt, resolved that when the House adjourn this afternoon, it adjourn to meet at 5 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Mr. Grannis, from the committee on Finance reported a resolution appropriating $500 for the contingent expenses of the State, which was read three several times and passed.
Mr. Clark of Manchester, from the select committee, informed the House that Lawson Coolidge, Esq., had accepted the office of Warden of the State Prison, and given the customary bond.
Mr. Wells introduced a resolution appropriating $3000 to complete the Geological Mineralogical survey of the State, which was read three several times and passed.
Mr Adams moved that the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and House be directed to assemble at the Capital ten days prior to the commencement of the adjourned session.-Laid on the table.
A message was received from the Senate, concurring with the House in the passage of sundry bills and resolutions, and that the Senate concurred with the House in the passage of the resolutions in relation to the Apportionment bill passed by the present Congress, with an amendment, in which they asked the concurrence of the House.
Mr. Gibson moved to concur.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the resolutions were laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Laighton, the House took a recess until half past 7 o'clock.
7 1/2 O'CLOCK.
On motion of Mr. Boardman, the resolutions of Mr. Tuck of Exeter, directing certain inquiries to be made of Justices of the Superior Court concerning Railroad Corporations, were taken up and laid on the table--yeas 153, nays 43.
The Senate gave information that they concurred in the passage of the resolution in favor of Wm. Fiske-in the passage of the resolution in favor of J. M. Rix-of the bill appropriating $4000 for the Insane Asylum-of $500 for the contingent expenses of the State, and of a bill incorporating the Hooksett Falls Bridge—and that they had postponed to the adjourned session, the resolutions relating to the franking privilege.
Mr. Sawyer presented the petition of H. Tebbetts.
By a report of the committee on Military Affairs; the Dover Artillery Co. had leave to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, introduced a resolution, authorizing the town of Nashville to send two Representatives to the adjourned session, which motion was laid on the table.
The amendment of the resolutions on the apportionment Bill, being under consideration, Mr. Wells moved that the House non-concur.
The proposed amendment of the Senate was to strike out all after the enacting clause and insert as follows:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Legislature the provision in the recent act of Congress requiring that the number of Representatives to which each State shall be entitled shall be elected by districts is a direct violation of the federal compact and therefore not binding on the States.
Resolved. That the Secretary of State be directed to transmit to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress a copy of the foregoing resolutions.
The House non-concurred,
On motion of Mr. Wells, the House adopted the resolutions which were passed in the House on Tuesday last, declaring to district the State for the choice of Representatives to Congress.
Mr. Buntin introduced several resolutions in relation to a discriminating tariff, which on motion Mr. Gibson, were laid on the table.
Mr. Sanborn of Deerfield, moved to reconsider the vote, indefinitely postponing the further consideration of the memorial of Robert Davis. [The memorial prayed the Legislature to allow a claim, due him for services rendered and for room rent.] The motion to re-consider was unanimously rejected.—Adjourned
Friday, June 24, 1842.
SENATE. Mr. McDaniel from the select committee to wait on William Rhymes and inform him of his election as Commissary General, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them.
A message was received from the House giving notice that they adhere to their non-concurrence to the amendment made by the Senate, to the apportionment resolutions.
Mr. Brown then introduced the following Resolutions, which were passed.
Resolved by the Senate, of the State of New-Hampshire, That the recent act of Congress, requiring that the number of Representatives to which each State shall be entitled, shall be chosen by districts, is a direct violation of the Federal compact-a daring usurpation of power, and therefore not binding upon the States; and that as Senators, we will never, by a base submission to such usurpation, betray the trust committed to us by an intelligent, brave and free people
Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate be directed to transmit to each of the Senators and Representatives from this State in the Congress of the United States, a copy of this and the foregoing resolutions.
Messrs. Brown and Warner, were joined to the committee appointed on part of the House, to wait upon his Excellency the Governor and inform him that the business of the present session has been brought to a close.
Mr. Brown, from the committee to wait on the Governor, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them.
A message was received from the Governor, adjourning the Legislature to the first Wednesday of November next, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
HOUSE. The committee appointed to wait on the Commissary General elect, informed the House that they had attended to that duty, and that Mr. Rhymes accepted the office and had given the customary bond.
Mr. Sanborn of East Kingston, moved that the abstract of the militia returns be deposited with the Secretary of State.
A committee was appointed to wait on the Governor, and inform him that the House was ready to adjourn.
A message was received from the Senate with information that they concurred in the appointment of a committee to wait on the Governor and inform him that the Legislature were ready to adjourn, and had on their part joined Messrs. Colby and Brown.
Mr. Glidden, from that committee, informed the House, that they had attended to that duty.
A message was received from the Governor by the Secretary of State, informing the House, that His Excellency had signed all bills, resolutions and an address, which had passed the present session, and declared the Legislature adjourned to assemble again on the first Wednesday of November next.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Nh Legislature
Bills Passed
Resolutions
Elections
Commissary General
State Prison Warden
Jackson Fine Refund
Apportionment Resolutions
What entities or persons were involved?
William Rhymes
Lawson Coolidge
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Treadwell
Mr. Brown
Mr. Perley
Where did it happen?
New Hampshire
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Hampshire
Event Date
June 22 24, 1842
Key Persons
William Rhymes
Lawson Coolidge
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Treadwell
Mr. Brown
Mr. Perley
Outcome
various bills passed including annexations, incorporations, appropriations for education, military, and infrastructure; resolutions adopted for refunds, publications, and surveys; william rhymes elected commissary general with 163 votes; lawson coolidge elected warden of the state prison with 185 votes; legislature adjourned to november.
Event Details
Proceedings of the New Hampshire Senate and House from June 22 to 24, 1842, including passage of bills on town annexations, court changes, military support, education appropriations, and incorporations; resolutions for borrowing money, officer removals, and congressional requests like refunding Gen. Jackson's fine; elections in joint convention for state officials; committee reports and postponements; debates on apportionment and publications.