Litchfield enquirer., 1860-05-10
Legislative Correspondence.

has passed and it's stirring events have become matter of history.
 On Tuesday, the members elect of the Legis- lature arrived in this city in large numbers, du- ring the afternoon and evening, Gov. Bucking ham and the other state officers came and took quarters at the New Haven House. Many ar- grinders, log-rollers, &c., also came, which to- gether with multitude of strangers filled all the prominent hotels to overfowing. The Republican caucus which was held in the evening was largely attended and entirely har- monious. Whether the Democrats held meet ing I am not informed, but conclude they did, as on the next day their entire vote was cast for Hon. H. c. Deming of Hartford, for speaker. On Wednesday, at 10 o'clock, A. M., the Senate was organized and David D. Hoag of New Milford, was appointed clerk. 1 At the same hour, Hon. Leonard Bronson of Middlebury, the senior member, called the House to order, when temporary clerks and tellers were appointed the roll was called, after which a ballot for Speaker was taken, which resulted in the election of Hon. o. H. Perry, the talented Speaker of the last House. He was conducted to the chair by Hon. Mir. Deming of Hartford and MT. Nichols of Danbury, and after the oath was administered he addressed the House with his usual pertinence and eloquence. The usual complement of clerks, messengers, &c, were then appointed, and the House proceeded rapidly with business till it's adjournment, at l2 o'clock, at which time I found "THE ELECTION PARADE fully organized and moving. Notwithstanding the previous efforts of some of the democratic papers, and members of that party, to injure the parade, the display was quite imposing and worthy of the reputation of this goodly city and state.
 noticed in the procession the following mili- tary companies, viz., Governors Horse Guards from Hartford with mounted Brass Band from Springfield, the Foot Guards efNew Haven with the Naugatuck Band, the New Haven City Guards with the Guilford Band, the New London City Guards with the Mystic Band, the New Haven Greys accompanied by the New Haven Band. also noticed the Neptune Hose Con- pany having under escort the Buckingham Hose Company of Norwich with splendid Hose car riage, both led by the Birmingham Band, Gov Buckingham and his military staff were on horse back. It. Gov. Catlin and the other State Off, cers, with many ex-dignitaries, common council of New Haven and other invited guests joined the escort in carriages.
 The display was fine one, and the whole route through which the escort moved was lined with crowds from City and country. The Gov. ernor who appeared to fine advantage on the splendid horse, young Bell Founder,was continual ly greeted by the waving of fhandkerchiefs and ap plause of the multitude.
 Many incidents occurred which are worthy oi notice, but fearing shall extend this article too long for your columns, will pass on and say that the two Houses met in convention at two o'clock to receive his Excellency the Governor, who soon entered the Hall and delivered his annual message, which, as everybody says, is an able and interesting document, and is worth careful examination. After the delivery of the message the convention was dissolved and the two Houses resumed their appropriate duties, till five o'clock when they adjourned.
 In the evening the Wide Awakes had one of the most magnificent displays which has ever occurred in the state. At the point where stood they were twenty minutes in passing, being then in close columns and marching with quick step. The number of torches must have been 2,5OO.
 Along the route of the procession. very many houses were illuminated aud rockets were con. stantly flying in the air. Large companies were present from New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport Norwich, New London, Waterbury, Birmingham and Meriden, while Fair Haven, Hamden and Ansonia sent good delegations. There were also delegations from several other clubs in the pro cession.
 After the procession, an immense coatior was held at Liberty Hall, the tables accommoda ting full 2,O0O persons.
 On Thursday both Houses met at ten o'clock Friday. During this session, large number O petitions were received and appropriately re ferred-also, many resolutions passed.
 At ten o'clock Friday, the Houses met re ceived petitions, passed resolutions, &c., and al twelve o'clock adjourned till Monday next, three o'clock, P. NJ.
 Thus ends the first Legislative week. havt f heard much talk of short session, and this yo, would expect, should you look in upon the mem bers while they are in session for you would be convinced that they are company of intelli gent and working men. Yet, from the amour of petitions already before them, embracing some vexing questions-also, many other sub jects of an adverse nature yet to be presented you would prophecy that they will indeed b. fortunate if they are able to close the session il , time for the Anniversary of our Nations Birth Day.
 New Haven to-day seems deserted, every bod. having been in town either with his wife, O sweetheart, or sister, babies, and so on, during election. Besides, most of the members have returned to their homes
 have heard of some illness among the mem bers, particularly from your County. Mir. Reyn olds of New Milford, I learn, returned home ear ly yesterday morning, and strongs doubts are ex pressed as to his being able to take his seat again.
 Next week will give you a short account of some of the prominent subjects which are en- gazing the attention of the Legislature and also