The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-11-11
Letter from the Capital.
MONTPELIER, Nov. :, 1864.

ME. EDITOR The capital is still
here, but no legislature; the latter ske-
daddled on Saturday morning in nearly
as much of Il hurry as though a rebel raid
was upon them. \ resolution was pass
ed Oh Thursday. that when the two
Houses adjourned on Saturday, it should
be till the next Wednesday at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. Many members were very anxious
to be at home ON election day. especially
such as represented towns upon the north
ern border of the State, whose families
and property would be particularly ex-
posed, in case the threatened invasion of
which the people have been warned by
the authorities. should take place So no
one finds fault
Your readers have heard. of course,
that the military raid upon the joint as
semblv. which was in session when | clos
ed my last letter. was entirely successful.
driving the civilian candidates for law
reporter all from the field and electing
Col. Veazy unanimously.
The so-called democratic ratification
meeting held here last week. if it was de
signed for Il grand affair. was grand
failure. The only excitement produced
was by the rOughs, who seemed to be
largel in the majority, putting out and
abusing a soldier, who incurred their dis
pleasure by expressing his preference for
somebody besides Mcclellan, but when
afterwards some fifteen soldiers cave three
cheers for ''Old Abe" in their midst. the
DULLES had not courage or pluck enough
to raise hand against them
Legislation progresses slowly: most of
the bills after long discussions are dismiss
ed The vote refusing the third reading
Of the bill to pay Gen. Washburn $500
was afterwards lcconsidered and reported
again at $4,000 and passed The action
upon that bill think may he regarded a.
a test vote upon the subject OF raising sal
aries the present session One of the
most important bills passed this session,
which ha> become a law. Is IN "Act rr-
lating to warrants" Many will doubt
less avail themselves of it> provisions Tor
the protection OF themselves and property
The Joint committee has reported bill to
organize the militia. which has been dis
cussed somewhat in the Senate. but now
lies upon the table This bill provides
Tor the organization of twelve regiments
OF infantry, three batteries OF LIGHT ar
tiileEv and such cavalry force as the GOV
rrnor shall direct. The minutia of the
organization Is left in GREAT measure
subject to general orders OF The comman-
der-in-chiet. so much 50 that some one
suggests striking our all after the title and
Inserting. IN such manner and III accord
ance with such rules and regulations a.
the commander-in-chiet may prescribe ="
Such a law might answer very we'll AT
this time and with Gov Smith to direct
but with Others we are not 80 sure how /.
would work. 1t may pass as ii *. under
the great pressure for the organization Of
the militia. though many think il -ayorS
too much OF the one man power.
The committee on the subject of the
the agricultural college reported bill lust
before the adjournment. Not having
rtween had time to examine and COM
pare il with the law of last year
cannot give you the points of difference,
but from hasty glance should think the
greatest anxiety of the committee was to
guard against sectional or denominational
intiuencc-but more of this next time.
Truly yours. INSPECTOR.