Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-11-04
Editorial Correspondence.
MoNrpELIER, April 81, 1856

The Legislature convened, after it's va
cation, on Tuesday morning, and at once
proceeded to business. Several bills OF
Importance have been introduced, which
will attract large attention both here and
among the people, and the discussion
that may arise upon them will consume
several days, yet they will not be allowed
to interfere with an early final adjourn
ment, which seems to be determined
upon.
Intelligence reached here to-day of the
serious illness, of typhoid fever, of the
new Clerk of the House of Represents
tives, David NJ. Camp of Newport, who
left on Friday morning for his home,
quite ILL., This is very unfortunate for
him, the House, and his assistants.
Upon the latter, Unexpected responsible
ties are thrown, which is a source of
much embarrassment to them. Henry
N. Newell of Shelburn, First Assistant
Clerk, is now the acting Clerk, and is
performing the duties promptly and ad-
mirably for one without experience, BRAY
ing the difficulties which surround him,
like hero, and indicating determination
to carry on the work of his Chief in the
best manner, which will give satisfaction.
1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Camps illness
may not prove as serious as is now report
ed, and that he may be able to resume
his seat again before the session closes.
The staff Of Governor Washburn is re-
ceived with general favor. Col. Kit
tredge Hsakins of Brattleboro, is a law
yer of ability, in active practice of his
profession, is a gentleman well and
favorably known in the southeastern part
of the State, and was out in the service
as captain. Col. Elmer ID. Reyes, of
Reading, we do not know personally, but
we hear him we'll spoken of as brave
soldier. Col. Henry S. Hardy of Airing
ton, is an admirable selection, and his ap-
pointment is well received by his host of
personal friends in Bennington county
and elsewhere Col. Joel II. Lucia, is a
lawyer at Vergennes, and is a very wor-
thy young gentleman. He studied law
in the office of Hon. T. E. Woodbridge,
and is associated with him in business.
He was gallant soldier, and lost an arm
in battle, and his appointment is a de-
served recognition of the MANNED soldiers
of Vermont, many of whom are scattered
here and there among us, living monu-
ments of the personal sacrifices made by
our boys for the defence of the govern
ment. Governor Washburn is to be high
ly commended for his discriminating Sc
lection of his staff from among the sol
diers, aud those, too, who deserve so well
of the State.
John w. Marsh, Esq, the new Secre-
tary of Civil and Military Affairs, is an
affable gentleman, who is winning golden
opinions by his prompt and courteous
discharge of the duties of his position
He is \ son Of Charles p Marsh, Esq, of
Woodstock, and has been recently ad-
mitted to the bar in Windsor County,
and settled for the practice of his pro-
fession at Springfield. He was also a sol
dier, and his selection is one eminently fit
to be made as a confidential and execu-
tive clerk to the Governor. The Gov
ernor may rest assured that the appoint
ment of Mr.. Marsh gives great satisfac-
ton to the General Assembly and will
meet the popular approval Of the people.
The administration of Gov. Washburn
carries the memory back to the days of
the older Governors of our State, and
will bring back the good old customs of
dIgnified and methodical arrangement of
everything connected with the Executive
department. These customs have been
allowed too much to fall into disuse, and
it is to be hoped that they may be fully
revived by him. He may be found in the
Executive Chamber at stated hours,
where the people can pay their respects
to him as the Chief Magistrate of the
State as well as promptly transact BUSH
ness.
The message of the Executive has ere
this been widely read by the people, and
commends itself without any recapitula-
ton of its contents at this time. 1t is a
brief pointed, sensible, State document,
that indicates that the high responsible
ties imposed are fully understood, and
that he seeks the welfare and prosperity
OF the Common wealth he so worthily
represents IA its Chief Magistrate The
legislation that may be enacted will pass
under his scrutinizing Judgment, and will
not be likely to be such as will prove det-
rimental to tho people or to the honor OF
the State, for he is independent and has
the courage to arrest all improper, I'M
wholesome or dangerous legislation that
NAV be presented. The Roman charac-
teristics of which General Washburn is
possessed, will prove of great value to the
State and meet the approval of all right
minded citizens.
Rutland County has been well served
in its place upon the Committees in both
branches of the legislature. The chair
manship of eight committees have been
assigned to the Senators and Representa-
tives from Rutland County. Senator
UltTTlll Is CHdlTiiiu VI liic JDiHt
tee on the State Reform School; also a
member of the committee on education
and general committee, and on county
officers. Senator Copeland is on joint
committee on bills; also on highways and
bridges and canvassing committee. SEN
ator Clark is chairman of the committee
on federal relations; also chairman of the
committee on banks.
In the House, Col. Joyce is chairman OF
the joint committee, under the fourth
Joint rule; also chairman of the commit
tee on elections; Judge Frisbie is chair
man of the general committee; also on
the committee on rules. Mr.. Grover OF
Wells, is chairman of the committee on
corporations; Mr.. Barney of Castleton