Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

the state has proved such a decided sue
cess in every respect, and we are glad to
record the fact that a constitution and by
laws were adopted at the last meeting. in an.
ticlpation Of charter from the next Legi.la-
ture. thus making this association one of the
" institutions" Of our state.
The NEXT LEGIsLAIUEE-The next Leg
stature bids fair 70 be ono Of uausuai ability.
Many Of tho prominent men Of the State
have seats IN one or the other body. The
Senate has not had such an array Of talent
for years. Tho presence and influence Of
such men as DtLLtNGHAM. PowERs, En-
HuNDs. WOODpgiDSE, STEWART, WHEELER,
WOODWARD and WHITE viii be apt to make
tine new Senate body Of great ability and
uncommon dignity. The House also is for
tunate in having many among its members
who are conlessedy wise in counsel and dis
tingushed in debate. OF those prominent
in the last House we notice as reelected
Smith. Of 81. Adams, Noyes, Of Burlington.
Seymour, Of Vergennes, Stewart. of Middle
bury, Garfield, of Arlinton, Gardner. of Ben
nington, Barney, Of Brattlcboro. Myers, Of
Jamaca, Pingrey, Of Weathersfcld. Johnson,
Of Woodstock, Dcnison, OF Royaltou. Speak
er Hunton, Of Bethel, Thomas, Of Farlce,
and Shepard Of Montpelier
Among the new men bers Of wide and hon
orablc reputation, none will be more active
and faithful in the discharge Of their laborious
duties or do more credit to the State than
Miner. OF Manchester. Dana, Of ST. Johns
bury, Bowman, Of Brighton. Hubbel. Of
fairfaX, Sabin. Of Georgia, EIendee. of Nor
liistown, Underwood. of Newbury, Nichols. Of
Rutland Fletcher. Of Cavendish, and Henry,
OF Chester. On the whole the Legislature
of 1861 is fully up to previous Legislatures
If not ia some respects superior to them in
the amount of wisdom and ability embraced
in it. We shall confidently look to it fnt ex-
eellent legislation and decided regard for
the public veal We cannot believe we shall
be disappointed. -Buiiagion Times.
The TRADES And OCCUPATIONS Man
chester sends MiHer, TO the Legislature
Bennington Gardner Halifax a FoiOler
Townshend Na'cyer Hubbardton Barber
Middlcbury a Stcu1u Franklin a Skinner
Enos burgh a Baker Montpelier a Shcpprd;
Cabot Coot Bradford a Ruiier; fillmore a
Bshop; Barnet Warden Pomfret Nier;
and TO show what some people wii do, Eden
sends Back.m i-R"iand Herald.
TuR VERMONT CAVALRY RgGfMENr.-Th
Secretary Of War has commissioned l. O.
Platt. OF Colchester. To raise regiment Of
cavalry in this State Secretary Cameron
had determined on recruiting a mounted regi-
ment IN Vermont, and through the recommen-
daton of Senator Footc, offered the commits
sion to Col. Patt No better appointment
could have been made. Col. Plata energy,
tact, business talent, and extended acquaint-
ance throughout the State. combined vita bis
personal popularity, commend him to the po-
si,ion. They viii all be required in consum-
mating the plans that have been given him.
The regiment IL 10 be recruited in forty DAYS
from the 4th instant. The rendezvous will
he at Burlington. We understand that orders
will be issued Immediately appointing recruit
ing officers at various points in the State -
Here is capital chance for all that prefer
this branch Of the service 20 the inflntry-
But IL will NOT do 20 wait long before joining
but little more than thirty days remain Of
the allotted time, and il will not do 20 reckon
on any delays
Col. Patt is accountable 90 the War De-
partment alone. An applications for COM
mission 10 recruit men should We addressed
to him at Burlington VT darlington Times.
The STA1r Fam The preparations for
the annual State Fair 10 commence in this
place Tomorrow, are all complete. and the ar
engagements are such a. TO elicit expressions
Of admiration from every bcAolder. The Fur
grounds are iu tuc condition. and the facili
ties f'r the exhibition ct stock, produce and
the mcdaniel productions of every kind are
such as have never before been enjoyed at any
FAIR ln Vermont Should the weather be
favorable un immense show of horses, cattle
sheep and swine may be expected. Floral
Hall under The superiniendence Of the ladies
will DC an attractive feature. But besides
live stock, we arc TO have the live Governor"
Of Rhode Island hele 10 address the people
JOSIAH Quincy OF Boston will also be present
and make an address ---Rnt'and Herald.
WHALES The Times says that two fine
whales about IA feet long, passed drought
Burlington ON Saturday morning, on their
way to New York. They were consigned to
p. T Barnum They were captured in the
Gulf Of ST. Lawrence.
BEAR KILLED. -- A bear weighing near
three huadrcd pounds, was killed in Pittsford
Thursday. Bruu was first seen within half
OF three-fourh. OF a mile Of the village He
was pursued by large party for some three
or four miles and in the chase received quite
a number of bullets. He was finally brought
down by MI D. Austin of Pittsford village.
Herald
Almost A BgrHEL AFFAIR NEAR HONE.
In the neghboling town Of Bens0n. on
Tuesday afternoon, newly formed military
company just recruited, undertook TO close
up the exercises of company drill with
salute or voley with blank cartridge. I'm
luckily, several OF the guns which had been
rather hastily A,d pTomscuousiy impressed