Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-10-30
From the Capital.

After having put IN type our art'cie o'
legislative affairs at Montpelier,we received
on Wednesday an interesting letter from
the capital, written on Tuesday. We
make the following extract:
There are not any long speech makers
in the House this year,-Mr. Woodward
the member from Westford, who has the
appellaiion of the "fighting chaplain" is
one of the most spirited and effective speak
ers. He goes for every measure to aid the
soldier, whether he is volunteer or draft
ed man, and takes the ground that it would
be as well or better for the country TO have
the army replenished by the draft, for if
done by volunteers it takes all the best men
from the country, whereas the draft takes
the men Unfortunately. Early in the
war Mr. Woodland and his two sons volun-
teered in the VI. cavalry, where they per-
formed deeds of heroism and bravery sell
dom witnessed. One of the sons lost his
life and the father his health in the SER
vice. Major Rounds from Chester is
prompt, and always speaks to the point.
Mr.. Dorr of Rutland, is one Of the most
active and Industrious men in the House !;
he speaks well, is at the head of the COM
mittee on military affairs, where much la
Dor devolves upon him, and he sustains
himself well in all positions. Mr.. Shaw
Of Burlington, is a young man of much
promise he speaks often, and carries as
much influence as any member of the
House. Mr.. Dean of Cavendish, is one of
the solid men of the House. and always
speaks to edifcation, and is quite sure to be
right. Mr.. Wheeler of Grand Isle, is one
of the talking men he talks easy and is
always found on the side of those he con-
siders oppressed. Mr.. White of Coventry,
is one of some eieht or ten members of the
House who are clergyn en-, and of course
at home in public speaking; they are tena-
cious of their opinions, and quite sure that
their way is the right way. In discussions
they are generally on opposite sides, and it
is sometimes amusing on account of the
tenacity with which they hold to their own
opinions. Mr.. Smith of ST. Adams, is a
brother of the governor. He has made
only one speech, and that was upon the bill
to authorize towns to aid drafted soldiers.
1t was considered by some the best speech
of the session. Mr.. Chandler of Wood
took, is a man of influence; he makes
speeches often, short and to the point.
The general assembly are loyal to the
core, and anything that looks copperish
meets with no favor at their hands. The
clerks at the Adju,ant Generals office are
busy making up, and will in day or two
furnish the quotas, Of the different towns
for their number of soldiers under the
recent call of the President.
| The Senate are grave, dignifed boly
as usual, embracing the united wisdom Of
the State. Thus far there has been little
discussion in that tody, but they are work
ing set of men, and, it is said, keep thei
docket clear Of business from day to day
There is bill before the House to repea
the law requiring punishment of inten
ton Of marriage. We fail TO see the obiec
of the bill, unless it is to encourage mar
riages and thus to pare the ,oay for recruit
ing the army.
The Supreme Court that has had on tria
here for four weeks, man named Loomi
and one Royal Carr, for the murder of Mar
LOOMS, a girl fourteen years of age. re
turned a verdict ON Monday, of not guilty
on the part of LOOMS, and guilty of man
slaughter on the part of Carr. The partie
seem to be persons of low order of intel
lect. Carr apparently received the verde
with much satisfaction, indicating by hi
looks that he now felt sure of a home for {
while.