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SENATE.
Fridsy, Oct. u


Senator Hendee offered resolution, that Sen
ate rule No IL be amended by adding to the
committees therein named a Committee on Fed
eral Relations; read and laid on the table
SerstOr Henry offered resolution, that the
two Houses meet in Joint Assembly in the Hall
Of the House Of Representatives on Monday
next at halfpast two O'Clock ". to elect a
Secretary Of State, Sergeant-at-Arms, Auditor
Of Accounts, Superintendent Of state Prison.
Commissioners Of the Insane, Bank Commission
ers. Railroad Commissioners, and other State
officers.
Senator Martin moved to amend the date by
striking out Monday and inserting Tuesday
The amendment was sgreed to, and the resolu-
ton as amended was then passed.
The President pro TEN announced that the
hour for joint meeting to canvass votes for State
officers had arrived, and the Senate repaired to
the Hall Of the House Of Representatives.
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reason, that it was almost impossible IL
preserve the most Of it from injury, il moi
destruction, through a succession OF sum
mers, that it would be useless till wanted
for the militia when called into active ser
vice, and that when. if ever, such an event
should happen. similar property could pro-
baby be purchased IN market for less than
this would now sell for.
On this application Board Of Survey was
appointed, composed OF c. q. Wilson, Colo
mel 18th Regiment VT State Militia, w. H..
Ballou, Captain 4th Regiment Vt. State
! Militia, G. c. Putnam, Jr., Captain 4th Re
giment Vt State Militia, who, on examining
said property, recommended Its sale. Their
report was confirmed. and the Quartermas-
/ ter General authorized to sell the same, at
such time or times as he saw fit, with direc-
tions to stop or suspend the sales when, in
his opinion, it was not selling at remuncra-
tive prices. Under these orders he sold pro-
perty to the amount Of $G,23j 81, when,
finding that the United States were selling
like property, in very large quantities. all
over the country, thereby depressing prices,
he suspended further sales but said order
is still in force, and the residue OF that pro-
pcrty will he sold under it, during the pre-
sent fall and coming winter, unless the lie
gi'lature direct otherwise.
STATE AID.
Hon. John Howe, Jr., agent for the dis
tribution Of State and to soldiers families
has made his final report, showing that, from
sept /, 1865, to \ pril Is, 1866, he dis
hursed, under the acts Of April %, lS6l.
and Nov II, 1862, the sum, in all, Of S5S2,-
Is. The agent states that there is now no
outstanding claim under either Of those acts
! herewith transport said report.
VOLUNTEER TROOPS.
Since the last session of tie Legislature,
the four COMPANIES Of the 9th Regiment and
the entire 7th Regiment OF Vermont Nolun-
tccrs have been mustered out Of service.-
Those of the 9th were mustered out in the
safe Of Virginia, December !, 1865. and
tie 9Th Regiment at Brownsville. Texas,
March II, 1866 From tic-e points they
returned to Vermont, where they
were paid and dIscharg,i. Thus all
the obligation OF Vermont, in connection
With the active prosecution OF the war for
tie preservation OF the Union, have been
performed, and all the organizations sent
from the State. and which have contributed
so largely to its reputation and honor and to
the final success Of the national arms, have
ceased to exist as such, and the officers and
men composing them have laid aside their
arms, assumed the garb of the citizen, and
have quietly mingled with the mass Of the f.
C annuity. All honor to these noble men T.
tint yet live; all respect, uudyins respect. /
t. the memories Of the fallen. who 70 cheer /
{.
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AFTERNOON.

Hon A b Gardner, Lieutenant Governor elect.
appeared and took the oath of Office.
The Governors Message was received and
read by the Secretary.
JOiat ReSolUfi0H-By Senator Barstow. Civ
ing the use of the Hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentative to Rev VIM Lords congregation
during the session. Adopted.
By Senator Dorr, appointing q committee of
three Senator and i've representatives, on 20
much Of the Governors Message as relates to
/ the constitutional amendment.
Bills iniroduced-By Senator Reed, in ai
dition to Chap II os the General Statutes, CIV
ing deserted females tie same right to their
wages and bringing actions, sc, as though they
were unmarried; also 4 bill relating to divorce
in addition to Chap 20 Of General Statutes,
making hsbiual drunkenness q cause for
divorce.
Both bills were read twice aud referred to the
committeee en- printing.
The standing committees vera then elected Is
fJllous:
kules-Senators Porter. Kellogg, Clapp.
Finanee-Senators Hyde. Kellogg, Harlow.
Jadieidry-Senators Reed, Tan, Dale.
Ciaims-Senstors Howe, Hendee. Baker.
Educdtion-Senators Dorr, Doten, Lane.
JHaaufaetuTes-Senstors Cochrane, Martin,
Goodhus.
7gTicuilure-Senatois Ide, Baker, Barrett.
Eisetions-Senators Soule, Goodhue, 0rcutt.
.MiiitGry-Senstors Henry, Barrtow, Smith
Ro- o-ds-Senators Martin, Soale, Smith.
Land Tar-Senators Dale, Hill, SAnborn
Priating-Senators Tan. Ide. Orcutt. y.
Gen. com--Senators Skinner, Harlow, Hill
HOUSE
FnIDAr, Oct. L.
Mr. Pease, Of Charlotte. having presented hll
credentials, was sworn in
A resolution vas adopted appointing . com
mittee to canvass votes for county omcss.
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PARIS ExHIBITI1S.

AIN advised that our State Geologist Al
bert d. Hager, intends gong to Europe next
season, mainly for the purpose Of learning
more Of the coal mines Of Newcastle, the
copper mines Of Cornwall, the slate quarries
OF Wales. the silver mines of Germany, and
the marble quarries Of Italy. Should the
Legislature authorize the Governor, without
expense to the State, to commission Mr..
Hager as State Agent to the Paris Exhibi-
tion in 1867, it would give him the benefit
IN his travels in the rest Of Europe of those
courtesies and facilities for obtaining all
desirable information, which are sure to be
extended to one being commissioner from
the United States, or from a State in the
Union. The iniorpation gathered by Mr.
Hager would undoubtedly be Of value in the
development Of the mineral wreath ol this
State.
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NATIONAL sTATUARY HALL

Under the joint resolution Of the Legisla-
tuTc at Its last session, at an early day ap-
pointed Hon. Solomon Foot and Hon. Justin
5. Morrill,, Commissioners to examine the
subject, relating to the National Statuary
Hall adopted, so far as it relates to tins
State, and to make report to the present
session, with such facts and suggestions as
would enable you to take definite action in
the matter After the death Of Senator
Foot, appointed the Hon. Geo. F. Edmunds.
Commissioner to act with Mr.. Morrill, in the
premises. a report may be expected from
these gentlemen soon.
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UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.

The last Legislature adjourned on the 10Th
day of November, 1865, at eight O'Clock. A.
VI. Within an hour afterwards intelligence
was received that Hon. j. Collamer, Senator
from this State in the Congress Of the United
States, died mt his residence in Woodstock
during the preceding night. Was the vacan-
cy thus created one which it was the duty
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Some legislation at your present session
will be necessary to prevent return to an
unlimited diversity Of books, that cannot
but iniure the schools: and | recommend
that the Board of Education be empowered
reyisethe authorized list OF school books,
and publish the same as soon as may be prac-
ticable, and that the authority Of the pres
ent list be continued until srch revision be
made public.
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MESSAGE.
GHfimel OF the Senate
and House Of Representatives.:

dHd H0HSt q RtpTtStHidIttS.
Having assembled in accordance with the
requirements of the Constitution, Tor the dis
charge Of the duties, and the fulfillment OF
the trusts imposed upon us by that instru-
mcnt, | avail myself Of the earliest oppor-
tunity to communicate to you such informa-
tion respecting the prominent public inter-
ests Of the State, as will enable you the more
readily TO enter on the business Of the fes-
sion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-19

From the Treasurer report, herewith
submitted to you, it appears that the balance
Of cash in the Treasury, sept. 5, 1863 was
Sl2,497 0l
Tho r,...i,.fs # tf,.. Tr7.,st,,,- fran,
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RFCEIS

Taxes. S599,372 0G
Agricultural College fund. SOP 90
Sale Of real estate ly the Auditor, l,32i -
License, for cireuscs. 5000 90
Safety Fund notes. collected in Iart 400 90
Loans of 1864 and 1865. PSI 900 90
Soldiers allotmcnts. I.32S 80
Balance S,rt. ., loGl, 1887 0l
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STATE AID

Hon. John Howe, Jr, agent for the dis
iribution of State aid to soldiers families,
i'ss made his final report, showing that, from
sept. !, 1865, to April Is, 1906, he dis
burscd, under the acts Of April %, lS6l,
and Nov. Il, 1862, the sum, in all, Of S5S2,-
Is. Tho agent states that there is now no
outstanding claim under either Of these acts
| herewith transport said report.
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Exoc-- % current liabilities. S27.7~j 0i
ESTIMATED CURRENT fNrI>srs,
Interest ON bond ani
loans. so. .OOO Ou
Other S.atc expenses, ,l7U,OOO 90
For sinking luud-m-
s;almcnt ou bonds, l5u.r eco 90
SU6.Oo0O0
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Tie So. go CO credited 10 the sinking
fund. and S50.UuO 90 which the Auditor
expects TO receive soon from the General
Government, are intended lor apf liciti3ns
on these bonds
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Total. S996 sos 70
For detailed statement OF receipts and dis
urcr's report.
The treasurer classified statement Of
receipts and disbursements, for the year
proper, Is as follows:
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The receipts Of the Treasury from
all other sources. to Sept. 10,
ISGG ,has been 9S4 .O6l IS
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Total S99G, jjS 70
During the year to sept 10,
lSG6, there has been paid ont
bv the Treasurer. in an, 500 ,9Sl -
Balance of cash in the Treasury
Sept. 10 1866, ., SIC %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
The District Convention.

The District Convention TO nominate n
candidate TO succeed Mr. Morrill, is near at
hand. 1t is conceded that Windham Conn.
ty is entitled to the candidate. 1t is Il long
time since this County has had a Represcn-
tative in Congress. Mr.. Henry of Bellows
Falls was the last. We should secure our
acknowledged right; and our success de-
ponds mainly on ourselves, upon such iu-
dicious and united action us will present n
suitable man TO the Convention. Several
persons have been named in connection with
the Office, some with and others without
their consent Mcssrs. Tyler, Holbrook and
Waite, whose names have been used, are not
candidates, they positively decline being
candidates. And very likely others who
have been spoken Of in this connection will
retire from the canvass.
The only ones at present talked of, so far
as we know, are Judge Stoddard of Towns
bend, and Messrs Harris, Howe and Cults
Of this village. If all these aspire to The
Office we presume they will make some ar
rangcment by which finally one may be una
nimously presented to the Convention. so
that the man thus offered may have the
whole strength of the County to back him
up. We cannot doubt but there is magma
nlmity enough among those who are seek
ing the office, and their supporters also. TO
go TO the Convention with some understand
ing, some basis of operation that shall Sc
cure the desired rcsult-the nomination of n
man from this County. If success in this
matter is duty then should the canvass be
so conducted rs to secure it. We must not
FAIL through divisions or personal or local
prcjudiccs. 1t is to be expected that the
friends of each aspirant TO the place will
press the claims Of their 1ayoritc by all hon
orablc means, and with carnestness and zeal.
50 long as there is Il prospect of success
aud it is also expected that when the time
for final action at the Convention comes.
there will be an understanding among them
all to present the name of the individual on
whom the choice Of the voters and citizens
Of the County appears most decidedly to
concentrate, and to say to the Convention
this is the man, take him as our choice And
in the meantime let the citizens Of every
town in the County at once attend to this
matter, and let such delegation to the Con-
vention be secured as shall express the wish
cs of the whole people of the County.
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Vie AtInniic CnhIc.

News OF the success or the failure. or pos
sibly the temporary interruption, of the ca
Die expedition may now be almost hourly
expected. The shore end was laid at Va
lenlia, ireland, ON the 9TH inst, splicing the
main cable to the shore end was commenced
ON the llth. Unless unforeseen delays occur
this week will tell the story The weather
on the Atlantic has been rough for some
days past, which may interfere with the sue
cess of the expedition. 1t does seem as
though Neptune is opposed to Il project for
girdling his dominions ON the part of the in
significant beings who are obliged to pay
tribute TO him when they come into his king
dom, and that he always reserves some adj
verse force TO prevent its triumph. But hui
man pluck has invariably proved too much
for the old fellow in other matters, and he
may ma thai this IS no exception to the
rule
1t is now nine years since the first attempt
was made to connect the two countries by a
thread 2000 miles long Two attempts were
made in the summer of 1867. the cable beinr
shipped ON two large war vcssls, the United
States ship niagara and the British ship
Agamemnon. In the first attempt the cable
was joined in mid-ocean, and the Niagara
sailed west and the Agamemnon east The
wire was broken three times and the plan
abandoned, In August of the same wear il
was tried again, the intention being for one
vessel to begin and the other to relieve her
in mid-ocean. This also failed after paving
out over 300 miles Of cable. The enterprise
was renewed the next summer, 1858, and
August 9Th the continents were married, and
Queen Vie. and sold Buck saluted each
other. But the current failed TO operate
through the line in few days, and thehopes
OF permanent union of the continents were
sadly disappointed. The next attempt was
made last year, with the cable all coilcd
aboard the Great Eastern, and an accident
to the machinery caused the breakage of the
cable after more than half of it was paid out.
or the result of the next attempt we shall
hear in few days.
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Glass Nicotine

Fourteen OF the class that graduated at
Harvard University in 1926, forty years ago
were present at a class meeting at the house
ofSamuel ii. Valley in Boston ON Tuesday
evening of last week. OF these, four are
Doctors of Divinity, one of whom is pro-
fessor in the Theological school at Cam
bridge, one a Catholic Priest, two Physi-
clans, two farmers, one Il manufacturer, one,
our humble self an Editor, and the rest men
of active business lives. In this class there
were 50 at the time of graduation, of whom
30 are alive.
During the evening cigars were passed
around by our host but not one was taken.
The class is remarkable for the many able
men it has furnished in the various walks OF
life, and its small list Of deaths
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
Net, 2)mblfrattms, 9ztr.

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for August contains an
interesting sketch in natural history under the title
GLOW my New Acqualntances Spn,"-tho acquain.
tanccs being SPIDERS Agassiz's South American dc.
scriptions are continued also Alice Carey's story,
"Ihe Great Doctor" "London Forty Years AGO -
by John Neal, and "a Year in Montana" by A new
contributors are very interesting articles The poetry
in this number is good. For sale at Fcon'- and Car
pentcr's.
OUR You've FoLKs.-Tho August number Of this
magazine has been received Articles from the pens
of Mrs. Stowe, Col IIiggnson, Gail Hamilton, Miss
Hale, are found in this number Each number here.
after will contain one more full page Illustrations
The first picture, in the September number, will be
"Ihc Wanderers designed by W. j, lIcnnessy. A
series Of colored illustrations is also in preparation.
For sale at Felton's and Carpenters.
The GALAXY.-1his magazine is rapidly gaining
in popular favor. The August number is filled with
interesting and instructive matter "The Cayerings''
and "Archic Lowell" are continued, and other prom
nent articles are Essays Essay Writing Jean Leon
Gerome, 1.-THE painter,) The Emerald Beetles, Sound
Sense, &c, &c. For sale at Feltons and Carpenters
BEApLE's MoNruLY.--The August number con
tolns finely illustrated article on Nevada and Cal
iiornlai" "Ihe Dead Letter. is continued each chap
ter Increasing in interest Writers of ability contr
butte articles which make this number the most inter
esting Of any previously issued. For sale ut Fcon's
and Carpenters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

The woodshed of the VT, Central Rail-
road, at Essex Junction, containing about
500 cords of wood, was destroyed by fire ON
the afternoon of Wednesday, nth inst.
e. G. Ross, associate editor of the Law
renee (Kansas) Tribune, has been appointed
by Governor Crawford Of Kansas. 10 take
the late Senator Lanes seat in the United
States Senate. The term will expire in
March, 1871.
The Commissioner of Agriculture states
that IN the last four years the average Weld
OF corn to the acre in Vermont was over 81
bushels, the highest in any State, and the
Nalue sos so per acre, also the highest For
wheat the average was Is bushels, and value
$50; both product and prices higher than
the average of other States.
The correspondence of the London Times
bears ample testimony to the destructive
power of the Prussian needle-gun. The
success of the Pussians in several of the
fights in Bohemia is largely due TO the SUI
perority of this over the old-fashioned mus
ket used by the Austrians. twas with this
gun that the Prssians drove the Austrans
from the bridge over the Iser at Podoli, be-
low Tunau. They fired three times before
the Austrans could reply. In the street
fight the ramrods of the Austrians were in
the way, and while they were trying to ham
die them, the Prussians were moving the
men down by scores. Az the railway bridge
near by, six times as many Austrians rs
Prussians fell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
The Issue.

The proposed amendment TO the Consti.
tuition is now before the Legislatures of the
several States, awaiting their action. Upon
that amendment the parties of the country
are divided-the Union men, north and south
insisting on the amendment, and the recon-
strrcted rebels of the south aud the democ-
racy and Johnsonians of the north opposing
it. These amendments, to which no loyal
or national man can object, will, if adopted
LIST, Insure the citizenship of all persons
whatever, born or naturalized in the coun-
try.
I'd, Base representation upon actual vo-
tiers.
3D., Disqualify for any Office, civil on mil
itary, all who, having once sworn TO support
the Constitution, took part in, or gave coun-
tenance to, the SHAREHOLDERS attempt TO over
throw iL--a two-thirds vote of Congress be-
ing required TO remove such disqualification,
4th, Repudiate the rebel and validate the
national debt.
The first amendment, none who believe in
the declaration can consistently oppose. The
second, no man but rebel, who is disquali-
fled from holding office, can object to, or
ought to complain of The tlird and fourth,
every man who stood honestly by his coun-
try during The struggle, will heartily sup
port.
The Hghi is being and will be made upon
the second, which bases representation upon
votes instead Of population, The south OPP
pose It because it lessons its power in the
government, the northern democracy for the
same reason, their hopes of political power
being based entlrelyupon the south. IT is a
question Of vital Importance to the north,
and no man should cast his vote this fall
without carefully considering ii. Under the
old arrangement the south was permitted TO
count five slaves as three whitemcn in max
ing up the basis OF representation, an an
rangement manifesty unjust, but neVerthe-
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Congressional,

The House has been the scene Of more
than usual interest. Mr. Bingham, of Ohio
called up his resolution in relation to the adj
mission of Tennessee, and modified it so as
to read as follows -
"WhcroaS, The State of Tennessee has in
good faith ratified the article ofamcndmcnt
ito the Constitution of the United States
proposed by the Thirty-Ninth Congress to
1.-THE Legislatures of the several States. and
''has also shown to the satisfaction of Con-
''gress, by Il proper spirit of obedience in
"thc body of her people, her return to due
Allegiance to the Government, laws and au-
"thority Of the United States, therefore,
"Be 10 lfes0Iccd, DC, That the State of
Tennessee is hereby restored to her former
proper practical relations TO the Union.
land again entitled to be represented by Sen
'aiors and Representatives in Congress. du-
"ly elected and qualified upon their taking
"thc oaths of Office required by existing
laws"
Mr.. bingham made a strong speech in ia
vor OF the resolution and then cut Off debate
by moving the previous question. A vote
being taken resulted in its adoption by 125
yeas to IL nays All sides voted for it. and
when Thad Stevens responded his glum as
sent he received gay encore. The occasion
brought out the first audience the House
has had for some time.
The House OF Representatives have voted
to admit the Tennessee members into Con-
gress upon taking the oath of Office. by n
vote of l2j to II Mr.. Boutwell, of Mass.
State voted against it, He declared that to
pass the resolution was to surrender four
millions OF people and the principles Of the
party which had controlled Congress for six
years. He further declared that the dis
lranchsed white and coorcd people would
yet coalesce and oyertun the State govern
ment Of Tennessee.
The other members who voted against adj
uniting Tennessee were Messrs. Alley and
Eliot, OF Massachusetts, Benjamin, McCmrg,
and Loan of Missouri, Highly of California.
Jenckes of Rhode Island, Julian of Indiana.
Paine of Wisconsin, and Williams and KEEL
ley ofPennsylyania.
The President, on Monday, sent in mes
sage TO Congress, at 2 o'clock, vetoing the
Freedmen's Bureau Bill. AT o'clock the
bill had passed both Houses by more than II
tiWo-thrds vote, and then became the law of
EIla' There was no debate on il in the
House, and but little in the Senate. where il
was confined to Senators Salisbury. Hen
drlck ana johnson. In the House. three re-
pun iicahs-haymOndo fNeW York. Kendall
OF Illinois, and Washhuine of Indinno-vo-
tea to sustain the Veto In the Senate Van
winklo Of West Virginia. voted win Tho
U ,e, Inc vote IN the House stood