Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.


From Ono. The Washington Union Of
Wednesday says: A teegraphic dispatch was
Received from Columbus yesterday morning. II
trtcs that two organizations Of the House had
been effected. The Democratic organization
Consists of AZ members, and the Wing House
bf 30. The number of the House, under the
;onsltu,iSn, is 20. The Democrats have con.
rol of the legislative hall, and are now in scs-
ION. This is an anomalous condition of things.
There are three Legislative bodies in session at
pnce in Coumbus-o one the Senate, consisting
bf II Democrats and l6 Wings and Free Soil
r; and two Houses Some Democratic, OF AZ
hembers, and the other Wing, of 80 only.
CoLUMBUs, Dec. 8
SRNATE.-This morning John II. Knapp,
Democrat, was elected Clerk on the l2lst bal
The struggle for the election of Sergeant
Arms then commenced, but, after eighteen
ba lots without choice, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, This body
bas made no progress toward a reconciemeut OF
heir difficulties. The ultmatum of the Wings
nd Free Sellers was this morning Submitted to
,e Democratic portion of the House. 1t
vas signed by eight Free Sellers, including
klessrs. Van Duren and Townsend, and was to
he following cifect:-That the contestors from
Hamilton county be excluded until the House is
tgauized and their case settled; aud that no
business shall be done until this is effected, ex-
ept the meeting of the Senate, for the purpose
bf inaugurating the Governor.
Mr.. Letter, the Chairman Of the Democratic
organization, pronounced this resolution 10 De
ut of order. Mr. Pugh appealed from the decis
pm of the chair, but on the question beng taken,
VA Letter was sustained.
Mr. Pennington, (Whig) submitted resolu-
ion to the effect that the Wings were ready at
nv time to receive propositions from the Demo
rats, and this being carried, the Wing members
djourned.
The Democrats still maintain possession Of
Hall.
OHio LEGISLATURE. Several attempts have
cen made in the Senate to elect Sergeant-at-
Arms, but without success.
No progress has been made in business, in
he House. The Wings renewed the proceed
gs of yesterday, and the Locoocos continue
occupy the Hall.
A Committee was appointed to procure preach
pg III tomorrow. 1t is believed there will be
0 legislation this winter.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN CoNGREss.-We
Understand by private Telegraph that resolu-
on was introduced yesterday into the House of
representatives calling Tor information Concern
g the imprisonment Of American citizens in
eland The President is so busy clarifying
is own administration that he seems the only
ye unconscious of the TACT that American Gill
ms are now In British dun !eons without proof
crime against them Tribune III.
"THg MILK IN THE Cocoa Nur."-The rea-
bn why James K Polk wrote so long message
as, to make it correspond with the length Of
lie faces Of his partlsans.
Hon. Edward Everett has announced his dc
rmnauon 10 resign the Presidency Of Harvard
University.
The friends of Gen. Cass are urging his re-
Urn 10 the Senate. That event is not improba-
e.
One hundred and twelve citizens of Cincn-
att. believing the result of the late election to
a blessing to the whole land, and desiring TO
Celebrate their gratitude in a becoming manner,
ave set on foot n subscription to raise fund OF
b coo as a thank offering, for the benefit OF the
COR the coming winter. This is kind OF
'hanks irving that is better than sacrifice"
Last Sunday afternoon, about three miles
Northwest Of Pitisield, Mass, an old man named
Warren was stopped OH the road by an Irish
lan. who demanded his money. 1t was given
ID although it only amounted to IS cents. The
ubber then wantonly discharged both barrels OF
double barrelled piston, loaded with shot, al
Varren, and fed. The contents of one barre
truck his face, and the other his thigh, leaving
he wounded man still able to return to the near
st house, where he was taken care Of The
illain was arrested at Windsor on Monday
ronght to Pittsield, examined and committed
pr trial. He calls himself John White.
1t is supposed he made the base assault unde
be supposllron that Warren had just received thu
mount of his pension, he being revolutionary
|ensioner. Mi. Warren is native Of Danbury
this state, but now resides at Williainstown
Hartford COurGnt.
Gov. Eaton arrived in town last week, and en-
|ured on hs duties as Professor in MlddeburJ
ollege.- Caidrp.
The letter, in which it is asserted that Gen
'ayor will veto the Wilmot Provso, is laughed
in Washington. Nobody believes word o
The Fitchburg Railroad Company has jus
rea,ed new stock sufficient TO complete doubl,
rack, and to furnish new depot accommodation
or the increased business upon the road. Ih'
ghoe of the new track will be laid next year.
~irish Children Missing! Owen and Ann
children of Andrew O'Reilly, o! Beemersvllle
sussex county, N. j., embarked at Derry Tor N
iork in May lc47, but have never reached thel
,arens-probably not knowing where to fin
hem. The press may possibly bring them to
,ether by circulating this noilcc.-.Hbany Jour.
Boust not Of tomorrow tho leaf or the bough
Is thing not tender and fragile than thou
Every breath that thou drawst each moment that fc
Are mercos direct from tho throne in the skies.
CoNNuBIAL Bliss. Col. Bliss was united
he bonds of matrImony to Miss Betty Taylo
daughter of the President elect, on Thursdu
asst at Baton Rouge.-Point Coupe (La.) Ech
P5,h ut.
GEN. TAYLOR. Gen. Taylor returned 10 Ne
Orleans on the 26th ult, in the steamer Elish
from Baton Rouge, accompanied by Col. 1ebe
hnd Mr.. S. J. Peters. AS soon as his arriy
was announced, autes Of artillery were fired
.atay cite Square and the Place d.4rmeS. l.
stops at the st. Charles Hotel. The Cresco
City says:
During the day crowds of our citizens, wit
but distinction oil party, paid their respects
the Pres dent elect. They were received by Il
Dld hero with his accustomed frank COURT sy al
smpcty OF manner. With the exception OF
severe cold he is in good health. The announc
nent of his arrival created the most lively e
husiasm about town. Artillery were out IN G
cry direction, firing salutes 10 honor of his ar
val. On the Place PArmes portion Of Maj
t5ally's battalion fired lG6 guns-the number
electoral votes the General has. On Commt
street, opposite the ST. Charles Hotel, anoih
portion OF the battalion fired the same numbt
md Captain Slockton's company in Lafayel
Square, rivaled their down iowa military frlen
n honorlng the peoples choice for the hghe