Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-07-25

from such narrow standards but be tested by argu
ment, and free discussion. Let men forget, Tor the
moment, the passions and prejudioes that excite
them in active life, and give their minds, unbiased
as possible, to the great questions of thought Which
are presented. How rare is that love OF truth which
will exercise candor and justice towards an oppo
nent. But most assuredly it is the evidence OF an
elevated and great mind SW.B
&C. We have to day cheerfulIy surrendered
most of our Editorial space to Hooks, Ladders
and Boxers. The glowing account, contai ed
in the following, of the hospitality of the White
hall Firemen, does not at all surprise us and
we beg leave to assure them, that in this in
stance, at least, their Inequalities were not un-
worthily bestowed.
For the Free Press)
EDITORS OF THE FREE Press In answer 10 an in
vtation given US by the Deluge, Star and Empire
Fire Companies of Whitehall, partnke of their hos
ptaIity; the Boxer Engine Company and the Hook
and Ladder Company accompanied by the Burling-
ton Cornet Band, left for Whitehall, Tuesday eve
ming last, on board the good Steamer Whitehall.
Capt Lathrop, who with a Boat crowded " ith pas
sengers before We went on board, nevertheless: gave
Us every accommodation dIat gentlemanIy Com
mander like himself could do, and it is needless to
a Id that our Burlington friend, Peaslee, I'd Captain
was "at home"
After pleasant ride we found ourselves We'd
nesday morning, at iX o'clock. safely landed the
quay at Whitehall, from whence We ere escorted
up town by the three companies above named, aud
the whitehall Band to the Crystal Palace" in front
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town, by - Potter, Esq in neat and very APP
propriate speech, which was responded to on IT. G
part OF the Burlington Companies, by II. Stevel IS
! Esq. We then partook OF an excellent breakfast al
the Crystal Palace, provided by its gentlemanly pro-
pretor, Mr. ScovlI, who in furnishing all that "iIear
could wish" and on short notice, proved him self
"host' indeed.
After sumptucus breakfast commenc ed on,
march through the Village, headed by both Bands
alternately " discoursing harmonious mus c." nnt
never the route Of triumphant conquer er IN tn,
olden time made more Agreeable TO him, than our
to us the showers OF boquets thckly faI ling upol
Us as passed along the waving OF han 1kerchieis
and the smiles Of the FAIR, acccm panied our entir
march, knd.lng fires in the heartS OF he bold ant
the brave over which mater has no control. W.
continued our march to the quay whc IL the Dcugt
and Star Companies showed us their lower in throw
ing the fuid aud we are decidedly OF the opinion
that any one standing under the Filling water sen
high in air by muscular arms, and ,oweriul Engines
would have been reminded OF that somewhat noted
forty days shower, previous to the flood. The it'll
/ Star Company Judging from the height they thre'
the water, have the most appropriate and sigHiicdr
name they could have adopted Tint they shove
Us conclusveiy
At one o'clock we repaired to Military Hall an
sat down to a dinner abundant in quantity, unsul
passabIe in quality, endless in variety all that coul
be desired was there, and it would have been entire
" satisfactory a convent OF the las IDIOT
Alderman in the Union. The long silver necke
bottles in close proximity to each other on all til
tables, even 10 myself. strong temperance man, j
NOT present very unpleasant appeare nee W
congratulate our Brother Firenen OF Wplteha, thi
: they have man like Mr., ScovILL to get up u din
ner.
p Never did men enjoy an hour more pleasant
than did the hour after dinner toasts SEM
ments, songs, and witty speeches without humble
succeeded each other IN quick succession, from Il
, gentlemen present, among whom were happy
see the Hon. MIR. Boyd, Drs. Wright and Hnrlnl
ton, Griswoid, Bascomb. and great number OF Il
i
T gentlemen VINO honored with their presence, al
support, the rough and bold but honest -heared'Fr
= men---when necessity calls let us show ourselv
o worthy OF their countenance and support. And v
II, are glad to record that the Agent OF one of the Ins
rance Companies, Twill our Whitehall friend. tell
h who = presented the Foreman of the Deluge Cor
II pany with S25 towards deirayng the expenses
? the day.
. Dinner being over, at o'clock, we again march,
d amidst showers OF boquets, and the sun light
II smiles, TO the Academy, where the Ladies OF Whit
= hall, through Esquire Wilson in ma,chless speec
n for the occasion, presented the Boxer and Hook
Of Ladder Companies each with very beautiful
and the Boxer with an elegant silk banner with the
name inscribed thereon, and its presentment by II
=, Ladies of Whitehall Captains Bixby and Drew,
:. behalf of their respective Companies, acknowledge
the receipt of the presents in short and very hap
!. speeches, which were received with general a
ot pause The Burlington Firemen will long remer
, Der the Ladies OF Whitehall, and the wife of L
~ Harrington in particular in their successful efforts
il their behalf, and the recollection of their kindne
=, will last longer by far, than the beautiful gift wh
n. was made them.
~ About o'clock we were escorted to tie La
H.. where every body, uhe Ladies" aud the rest
mankind) were cheered over and over again, wit
mr. we took our departure tor home, owing the FIrem
10 OF Whitehall, debt OF hospitality which will her
10 alter ATTEMPT but expect to be able repay
IT. A Firemens Ball at night was the last thing
% the order OF exercises to which were oil corda
o. ~ invited, and which was attended by the Corn
&c Band, and goodly number that remained with The
10 They report it brilliant affair, partakng of
s. same hlsh-souIed, hospitality which characterlz
ID every thing else on the put OF the flremel At
people OF Whitehall. Those who returned after /
,o Ball on Thursday, speak in enthusiastic terms
NO that Prince OF Commanders, Captain Davis, of /
h.. Steamer United Sialeshis hospitality, the Band
i. the Boys will never forget.
as Not the slightest accident disturbed the pensu
he OF the occasion, which was one long 10 be remr
to bered Boxes
ii, The following resolutions have been unanimous
his adopted -
OF Resolped That the earnest thanks and unfeigr
h. gratitude OF The BoIer Engine CO., and Hook
: Ladder Co., of Burlington, are due, and are tend
'"' ed To. the Firrmon the Ladies and cIzens OF Whi
hall ,iiuI, nm