Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-23

The Governor has appointed WILBCR p.
DAVIS, Esq, Secretary of Civil and Military
Aiiairs--an appointment every way fit to be
made; and has commissioned as his dids-de-
camp, Coils Frederick T.. Woodbridge of Yer
genncs, Franklin Fairbanks of St. Johnsbury,
Richards Bradley of Brattleboro, and II. j.
Hopkins of Montpclier-a staff, our readers
will agree with us in vouching for as both orna-
mel tai and useful. G.
THURSDAY, Oct. 2lst.
Scissors The legislative record for the
week thus far is barren of such results as inter-
est or amuse the casusal reader of parliament
tary proceedings. The awnounccment of the
Standing Committees by the Speaker, and the
introduction of numerous bills, resolutions, sc,
the latter forming the first instalmcnt of
very promising crop--has occupied most Of the
time during the four days OF the session since
the organization of the government. Until the
committees shall have had time to digest por-
ton of the raw material referred to them, and
report it in proper forms to the two Houses, the
record will continue to be dull and dry.
On Wednesday the Governor sent to the two
Houses communication enclosing a letter from
Captain II. b. Sawyer of the United States Ma
Wy, presenting to the State of Vermont Chair,
manufactured from the timber of the United
States frigate Constitution. This chair is a
splendid specimen Of mechanical ingenuity, and
will be a graceful ornament to the Exc .utiye
chamber, where it is placed
Tho tnocsoo,o orpnpp,;,,,r 81, l,l a. Al
introduction Of some excellent resolutions, pre-
faced by eloquent remarks by the able member
from Ncrgenncs. The speech and resolutions
are too good to abridgc, so ! send them entire:
Mr.. Woodbridge Of Ncrgenncs, sad:-MR. SrEAK-
ER hold Ia my hands certain resolutions relating TO
the matter uude consideration, which pcrhap. may as
appropriately be presented now, as at any future time
This chair the presentation Of which !. honorable
to the donor and creditabe 10 the State is now in the
Executive Chamber, as replete with beauty as with
patriotic associations.
1t j. constructed from the original Oak Timber Of
the noble /. ). Friguie Constitution, and his doubt
e,s been examined by most Of the members. Nopne.
Sir can see IT without being filed with national pride
20 the gallant bearing Of the officers and men who
manned her in the Of 1872 AMI 50 often bore her
broad pennant to victory and with State pride that
within "her iron sides commenced the career Of
os' our own sons, which has resulted in such dis
tnguishci honor TO himself and his native State.
therefore move the passage of the following reso
luiious:-
Whereas, Can't II. b. SAWYER of the L. s. Navy,
has presented tie State Chair Manufactured from
the oak timber Of the distinguished United States Frg
ate Constitutions therefore,
R,.oirod, bv the Senate and House of Representa-
tive, that the thank, Of the General Assembly are
hereby rendered to Captain Sawyer for this memorial
suggestive Of honorable and patriotic associations
and So APPLY commemorative of the gallant bravery Of
the officers and men Of the noble Frgate Constitution,
Re.4ired That the sergeant-at- Arms cause silver
plate to he fxed 10 the back Of the Chair engraved
with the following inscription;
THIS CHAIR,
Manufactured from the original oak Timherof the I.
> frigate Constitution, was presented W Capt. II.
b. sawyer L. ;. Navy, NNo was nidsh'pman on
board Of her in the war of 1872 TO his native State,
Vermont. October IL, 1858.
1t is needless to say that the resolutions were
adopted.
Capt. Sawyer is now here, stopping at the Pa
yilion. He looks hale and hearty, every inch
the gallant officer and accomplished gentleman
and as if he could yet render his country good
service.
A bill has been introduced into the House, to
divide Somerset and aunex part thereof to
Wilmington, and a part to Stratton There
seems to be but little objection, so am inform
ed to this arrangement Whether or not il will
be sanctioned by the Legislature | cannot pre-
The annual meeting of the members of the
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company. was
held here yesterday. Mr.. f. II. Fessenden was
unanimously reelected Director from Wndham
County. This was no more than is due to so
faithful and obliging officer
On Tuesday evening the Committee on Edu-
cation in accordance with previous notice held
a meeting at the Brick Church. His excellen-
cy the Governor, both branches of the State
Legislature, members of the various depart
ments all were present to listen to an address
from J. $. Adams, Esq, the accomplished Su-
perintendent of Schools in lis State From
the number, character: and position of those pres
ent, we may safely pronounce it the most impor-
tant meeting of the kind ever held in the State.
Since Mr. Adams accepted the office of Super
intendont he has been interchangeable in his exer
tons to remove existing defects, and to intro /
duce such notifications of the various statutes 1
relating to schools as SHALL while retaining all |
the substantial advantages and features of the
present system, place the power and response ,
b!ities of their management upon a more pre-
else, definite and efficient footing. These mod |
iicationS adopted after mature consideration and .
consultation with teachers and practical educa-
tors in all parts of the State, he has embodied .
IN the form of bill which will be introduced /
into the Legislature the present session. sThc
address before the Committee on Education last
evening was made in explanation of the provis-
ions of this bill, and in urging the great impor-
lance of their adoption.
1t is generally conceded, we believe, that some
legislation is necessary to increase the useful
ness and to extend the benefits of our common
schools The Committee on Educationare men
who will not be disposed to give the subject the
cold shoulder, but who will cooperate with the
Secretary in all reasonable movements to i'm
prove these institutions. And we are inclined
to the opinion that our readers may confident
~ look for some advance in the legislation of
Vermont upon this paramount interest. c.