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



full resume of such matters as possess general
interest. The pickings and glcanings that
may send you from time to time will hence be
of dscursiye character having reference not
only to the world of legislation, but to that out
er world surrounding it.
The past week has been chiefly si' nalized by
the organization of the Legislature of 1853, and
the contemporaneous Exodus of one admins
tration and the Genesis of another The sun
of one has cast his last lingering rays over the
capitol, from the occident, and has gone down
below the political horizon in a calm atmosphere
and clear sky; while that of the other illum-
ines the orient, betokcning an efiulgent day.
The late Executive rctircs from Office with the
consciousness of having discharged the high and
important duties of his official position in such
manner as to advance the interests of the peo-
pie, and secure an increased measure of respect
for himself. His successor enters upon.the du-
ties connected with the gubernatorial chair with
an extended reputation for wisdom and ability
"a reputation not limited to the State or to
New England, and which is an abundant guar
anty of his future success. As an exponent of
the sentiments of the people Of this State upon
matters Of national concern he is recognized
both at home and abroad. In the elevation of
such man to the first office they have TO be-
stow, by majority of more than two to one,
the people of Vermont have assured the friends
of freedom and free institutions that, whatever
others may do, they will continue to adhere to
those principles upon which our government is
based, and in accordance with which it was adj
ministercd by the earlier Presidents and before
Slavery became the supreme deity of modern
democracy.
The message of Governor Hall upon State
matters is brief. 1t contains but few sugees-
tons, indicative Of belief. we presume. that
generally our laws need but little modification.
Undoubtedly some will be disappointed that no
special reference is made to the subjects of lem
pcrance Agriculture, or Education bat it must
be burne in mind that just presentation of all
those questions would spin out a message to an
inordinate length, while a full discussion of
them would keep the Legislature in session the
entire year The recent revival Of the military
spirit in this State will naturally bring up that
subject for consideration. After pres, nting the
history of the militia in this State the Cover
nor very properly leaves the whole matter in
the hands Of the peoples representatives. The
recommendations of the executive touching the
proceeds Of insolvents win strike every one as
just and wise. Upon national matters the Mes
sage has the true ring. 1t cnunciatcs principles
that form the warp and wool of the Republican
party in this State, and which they never will
surrender. Coming, as the statements do. from
one whom the judicial erminc has long graced,
they will carry with them a weight of authority
that cannot with propriety be questioned; and
they Will meet with warm response in the
heart Of every member of the dominant party
in Vermont
But little business has as vet been done in the
House as the Standing Committees have not
yet been announced. The Speaker, who is ac-
complished and prompt in the discharge of all
his duties, will announce them early this week.
be seen in the proceedings, Mr.. Kellogg. on D.,
Saturday introduced bill incorporating the
Village of Brattleboro. The design of Ibis hill
IS to do away with the present conflicting or
carnations winch prev ent any efficiency in our
lire organization, and to substitute in their place
one that shall combine all the good features of
both. OF course there can be no objection 70
It's passage. Mr.. Morse, of Somerset. has in.
tToduced a resolution to examine into the oc-
counts for building the State House. and ascer-
tain how much money is necessary for its COM
pleuon, &c. One Of the exciting causes for this
investigation arises from a difficulty between
Mr.. Siiloway the architect. and Mr. Powers
the superintendent of the building. Which is
in fault remains to be determined by an investi
CATION. The composition of the committee APP
pointed for that purpose is such that a thorough
and impartial examination will be made.
On Friday, Lieut. Governor Slade retired
from the office Of President of the Senate, the
chair Of which he has filed with an usual meas
IRE of ability and promptitude As a parlia
mentaran he has few equals. His retirement
was the occasion of hearty testimonials of adj
miration and regard from several Senator's
His successor is able. prompt and dignifed. and
wan VIM SApN4ltlCt Will illukc an excellent
presiding officer. Possessing the esteem and
warm friendship of all who know him his task
will not be arduous, nor his seat ,hornv. His
ways will be pleasant and his path peaceful.
The new State House is slowly advancing to
completion The walls are up, the roof about
completed and the dome framed and partially
covered. 1t is thought that in three or
four weeks the exterior, with the exception
of the doors and windows will be COM
pleted The masons have commenced nut
ting on the first coat of plasterng which, we
understand is to be dried by the steam appara-
tus that is to heat the building. The proper
tions of the Capitol are much better than those
of the one destroyed. The wings are longer
and the walls higher removing the compressed
and "sqnat" appearance that detracted so much |
from the beauty and effect of the old State
House. To our mind the dome, although
beautiful piece of work of itself, will be no I'M
proyement The building would have looked
much more classical in lis pronort;ons and Of