Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

BRATTLEBORO, VT'
Matters at Montpelier.
Editorial Correspondence Of The Vermont Phonix.l
MONTPELIER. Oct 18th. 1858.

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MONTPELIER, Oct. 18th, 1858.
SCIssoRs;-The amount of "wisdom and vir-
tue" now assembled at Montpelier, if each menu
Der possesses the quantity contemplated by the
Constitution, is much larger than is usually
gathered together in any other village in this
State or out Of it. But whether this measure
is up to the full standard that even Liberal in
depreciation of our organic act supposes requi-
site, is question that some of our rural lyceums
might proftably discuss. If decided in the af-
frmative and that decision is not reversed by
higher tribunals, Vermont may certainly claim
a very wise and virtuous population.
Those members elect of the House of Rep
resentatiyes who were present, held caucus
last evening at the Brick Church. 1t was called
to order by John +. Dcane, of Cavendish.-
Sumner A. Weber, of Rochester, was chosen
Chairman, and William Rounds, of Chester
Secretary. On motion of Mr.. Deane, George
F. Edmunds, of Burlington, was nominated for
Speaker, unanimously. James NJ Slade, of
Middebury and Cha. les Cummings were nam
ed as candidates for the Clerkship. The first
ballot stood, Slade, 62 Cummings 62; scat
tering .. Upon the second ballot the vote
Stood Cummings, so; Slade, "a. The Senate
DO not hold a caucus
Both Senate and House are composed large
ly of new members Among the able and ex-
perienced men elected to the latter body are
Mr.. Speaker Edmunds, Woodbridge Of Yer
gennes, Marsh of Brandon, HiSard of Chelsea
Charles Linsley of Rutland, Needham of Hart
ford, Butts of Hartland, Deane of Cavendish,
Collamer of Montpelier, and Merrill of ST.
Johnsbury. There are other men, including
some from our own county, who will make
fa' orable impression and exert much influence.
Yesterday was one of the wet, murky days so
common in this place as well as in others at this
season of the year. The rain overhead and the
mud under foot prevented the appearance OF
the Ransom Guards and the Burlington Cornet
Band in the streets. From the same cause Gov
Fletcher was not escorted from the junction to
Montpelier, as was intended. The Guards are
fine body of soldiers, well Differed, and of
good martial appearance. The Band accom-
panying them is one of the best in Vermont
Cu deoudl tHt TuSllcerS, Win nan S
Band, came up into this State on their way TO
Montreal. They stopped at Mortified over
night. where extensive preparations were made
for their reception. a sad accident occurred
which marred the pleasure of this CEREMONY
While young man, named J. Lewis, was run
ming down a cartridge in the cannon, some fire
remaining in the inside caused premature dis
charge. Mr.. Lewis lost an arm and the sight
of both eyes. Two other persons were also
more or less injured.
A fire occurred at Waterbury last week. de-
stroying $4,000 or $4,000 worth of property.
There was from $4,000 to $4,000 insurance,
chiefly in the Vermont Mutual and Windsor
Mutual Insurance offices. About $4,000 was
also insured in the Windham County Mutual.
Both branches of the Legislature will be or
ganized tomorrow, and the votes counted for
the purpose of finding out, officially, who are
elected governor lieut.. governor, and treasurer.
The vote is not so close as to throw any doubt
over the result HALL, MARTIN, and BATES
are elected. Next week you will have the Gov
errors Message, and the readers of THE PHu-
MIX will find it well worthy careful and atten-
tive perusaL c.