and with devout confidence in the ultimate and speedy consummation of this great measure of national justice and policy, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the said proposed amendment to the constitution of the United States be and the same is hereby ratified by the legislature of the State of Vermont; Which was read, and on motion of Senator Reed was referred to the select committee to whom was referred the Governor's message. On motion of Senator Englesby, leave was granted to the select committee to whom was referred the House joint resolution, to sit during the session of the Senate. Senator Englesby, for the committee to whom was referred the House joint resolution, reported adversely to its adoption, and its adoption in concurrence was refused. A message was received from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Assistant Clerk, as follows: MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform the the Senate that the House have adopted on their part a joint resolution relating to final adjournment, In the adoption of which the concurrence of the Senate is requested. The House have passed a bill entitled H. 3. An act to pay the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk and Assistant Clerks of the House of Representatives, respectively, the sums therein named; In the passage of which the concurrence of the Senate is requested. The House have considered Senate bill entitled S. 2. An act declaring the assent of this State to a certain article of amendment to the consitution of the United States; And have passed the same in concurrence. House joint resolution Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, be directed to adjourn their respective Houses without day on Friday morning, the 10th instant, at nine o'clock; Which was read, and adopted in concurrence. House bill entitled H. 3. An act to pay the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk and Assistant Clerks of the House of Representatives, respectively, the sum therein named; Was read the first and second time, and, under a suspension of the rules, was read the third time and passed in concurrrence. A message was received from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Assistant Clerk, as follows: MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed by House to inform the Senate that the House have passed a bill of the following title: H. 4. An act to provide for paying the expenses of this extra session of the General Assembly; In the passage of which the concurrence of the Senate is requested. House bill entitled H. 4. An act to provide for paying the expenses of this extra session of the General Assembly; Was read the first and second time, and, under a suspension of the rules, was read the third time and passed in concurrence. A message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, by Mr. Williams, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, as follows: MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed by the Governor to inform the Senate that he has approved and signed bills, originating in the Senate, of the following titles: S. 1. An act providing for change of venue in certain cases; S. 2. An act declaring the assent of the State to a certain article of amendment to the constitution of the United States. On motion of Mr. Abbott, the Secretary was directed to inform his Excellency, the Governor, and the House of Representatives, that the Senate have completed the business of the session, and are ready to adjourn without day. Mr. Williams, for the Committee on Bills, reported that they had presented to the Governor for his approval and signature bills, originating in the Senate, of the following titles : S. 1. An act providing for change of venue in certain cases; S. 2. An act declaring the assent of this State to a certain article of amendment to the constitution of the United States. A message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, by Mr. Williams, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, as、 follows: MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed by the Governor to inform the Senate that he has received their communication that they have completed the business of the session, and that he has no further communication to make to them. A message was received from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Flagg, their Clerk, as follows: MR. PRESIDENT: The Governor has informed the House of Representatives that he has approved and signed bills, originating in the House, of the following titles: H. 4. An act to provide for payment of the expenses of this extra session of the General Assembly; H. 3. An act to pay the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk and Assistant Clerks of the House of Representatives, respectively, the sums therein named. I am also directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives have completed the business of the session on their part, and are ready to adjourn without day. On the motion of Mr. Williams, the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1865. The President of the Senate, agreeably to a joint resolution of the two Houses, declared the Senate adjourned without day. Attest, HENRY CLARK, Secretary. |