Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03
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LEI TIER FROM MONTPELIER.
MONTPELIER, April 81

some idea of the course Of the legisl,t,o
thus far. The Houses, and most of the men
ocrs individually, have not as vet had niue
to do, while the Military and Select Con
mitfees have steady and arduous labor j
dlsesting the various bills introduced. an
IN procuring The necessary information o
which to base intelligent and efficient legi,
lation It ia hoped that they will be abl
bring their labors to close tonight. and f
report tomorrow some bills which shall NEE
the casa and fully commend themselves t
the judgment of the Legislature and Of .h
| State
he point of greatest difficulty at present
I appears to he, ~ to the mode Of clectina
the Officers Il the Resimenta The main
bills introduced into The two Houses, give The
appointment Of the Rcgimental Ofhcers &
the Governor, Adjutaut General, and Quar-.
termaster-General, while the present officers
and many Of the members favor the elective
system throughout ! suspect that the for
mAr plan viii be adopted. at least for the
first regiment formed, and trust that if so, it
viii be received without jealousy or opposi-
ton on the part Of those who favor the other
way. We must have the best officers 10 be
had, and have them at once, and if. as many
fear, they would not be ciec,sd, or that valu-
able time would be consumed in going thro
the forms Of election, they mast be appointed.
The name Of CAPT. PHELPs of Brattlebor5.
is much 5poken Of in connection with the
Colonelcy Of the First Regiment, now called
icr. lie is, az | understand, a West Point
graduate, with 25 years experience il actual
service in the [. S. Army. Some , years since
he resigned his commission, for reasons part
ly personal and partly political. lie would be
willing, if called upon, to lead the Vermont
quota and from ell hear no more efficient
or courageous commanding officer could be
found. hear also the nametof Capt P T.
WAsHByRS, Of " oodst0ck, mentioned as "a
probable selection for the post. especially if
the choice is to be hy election lie is sup
pose, beyond dispute the most capable Of the
Captains at present commencing companies
There is evidently to be no lack Of men for
any number Of regiments called for That
all the companies now forming cannot he
speedily ar7aed seems to be equally clear
| understand that over two hundred stand
Of arms are needed in order to arm with the
riaod musket and sword blyonet
the regiment now forming There are service
able arms Of other patterns, at the Vergeunes
Arsenal however how many | can not
say.
The interest taken by the people is shown
n the attendance of outsiders. which is
arge as at any regular session. Among
hem | notice Hon J. s. MORRILL,, Hon.
PoRrUs BANTER, Judge SMALLEf, Judge
KELLOGG Of Brattleboro, Hon. q. F. EDAUNDs
md Carlos BANTER of Burlington, and many
other prominent citizens Of the State.
Generals BAXTER and JAckwAx and liberal
from the military companies,
are Of course in attendance. Mr.. HARDING,
IF Winooski was sent for, to inform the au-
thorities, if his extensive Wooden Mills could
be devoted for the present to the manulac
,ure of military grey. | understand that
they can it desired, and in two or tbrco
weeks can be turning out all the
doth Of that description, likely to be needed.
Thursday Noon.
The Military Committee Of the House re- !
ported this morning 4 lengthy bill Of u sec
tons, c9mprehending in one, the provisions
li seyer4' bills referred to them. 1t Is in
tended to meet the demand OF the present
aud also the needs Of cur militia
system generally. Il provides for the enroll-
ment Of every ran from Is 10 45 for the
Organization CT four Regiments TO be mus
-eEed Immediately for the appointment oi
he oihccrs Of The regiment by tho Governor
or drafts, to be made in proportion to the
population of the towns, if the regiments
called out are not filed by volunteers in six
lays after requisition By the President, or he
lore the 10th Of June. 1861 for term Of
service of ,wo years; and for paying vJlun-
-eers seven dollars per month in addition to
the regular pay Of the [ 5. service no vol
lntcer to be accepted under q years, with
out written consent of his guardian, or who
is less than 5 feet ] inches IN height.
Mr. Gariner, from tie select committee Of
one from each County, also reported a bill,
similar in the main to that introduced in the
Senate yesterday, providing for the raising
Of two regiments at once, and two more. if
deemed necessary by the Governor.
The judiciary committee reported no legis-
lation to be needed in reference to the pun
ishment of traitors, and the petitions for
such additional legislation had leave to with
draw. Bills exempting officers aud soldiers
of the State from arrest, except for treason,
ltiOuf VI blCdSA Va tiS HSdNN. anu LbNii tiON
perty from attachment till next November,
were introduced
The Senate has been occupied in the cou-
eideration of various militia and other bills.
Among these is bill authorizing Banks TO
loan to the State over 10 per cent. of their
capital one making the provoking of riot
by displaying any flag or symbol, or making
irritating declarations in opposition to our
State or National governments. an offense
punishable by the States prison for three
wears, and 6ne of 81 ,000.
No formal speeches are made IN either
House. The members realize that ocf'on, not
talk, is needed.
A large and sp rIted meeting was held last
evening in the Village Hall, at which
sreeches we're made by Rev. Mr. Lord,
Messrs. Colby. Dickey, Ex Lieut.. Gov Mar
tin and others.
Yours, u