Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-05-02
The International Magazine.

excellent Monthly whose title we have placed at the
head of this communication, principally on account
of the brief notice which it contains of our former
fellow townsman, George w. Kendall, with a view
TO some reflections suggested by his name We
have certainly good reason to be proud of Mr.. Ken
dell as one OF the Sous OF Burlington. He has achiey-
ed reputation OF the very highest kind in the sphere
he chose to move in,-a sphere where many enter but
where most have failed. The life like portrait
which accompanies the article alluded to- suggests
host Of interesting assocatons-the old man, his
father with his basket of early vegetables-hs sister
Kate, scarcely less a genius than her brother the
heart and life of the circle in watch she moved the
dutiiu daughter and the faithful friend 1t would do
one good to hear again the ringing gee of her laugh
ter the deep melody and power OF her voice in sing
ing, and the rich tones of her common speech
But our nam object in speaking of Mr. kenda H. is
TO call attention to the prominent characteristics of
the Vermonter. And award him no higher
'commendaton, than to say that he was genuine
Green Mountain Boy-nothing that we could say
would so efiectually commend him to our kind re-
.mcmbrance. There have been so many remarkable
men who have originated in Vermont that trust
readers will not be unnerested in brief sketch
of the leading traits OF the Vermont character. This
is most easily done by contrasting them with the
characteristics of our worthy neghbors on the east
and on the west.
The Vermonter is marked by a peculiar open
hearedness, by frankness that shines in his face,
sort of promise and pledge of generous deeds -
When he meets friend his whole face is lighted up
with beaming smile, that assures him of welcome
and OF good cheer Just cross the Lake and you are
he nm tic1 Il
you are greeted with a sardonc grin. Again; the
Nermonter is generous the New Hampshire man
has kind OF deprecating air; the New Yorker is
patronsing and condescending. Towards an oppo-
nent h New Hampshire man is sulen the New
YOthe fleets Indifference the Vermonter satisfies
his Indignation with word and blow and can
then embrace him friend. Away from home
the Vermon,er is contdng; the New Hampshire
man, suspicious; the New Yorker complaisant In
rivalry the Vermonter has a self reliance that savors
of pride the New Hampshire man is Jealous the
New Yorker steps forth with a flourish that has an
air of vanity. the New Hampshire man. winner
or loser, hates his rival forever the Vcrmonter loves
him as a brother if he contends bravely the New
Yorker if beaten consoles himsefby the fancy that
he has not really entered the contest vet and bv
well-feigned contempt of his rival ii victorious, he
vanqushed by the dertra magni .Enen
In regard to intellectual traits there is similar
contrast. In New Hampshire meditation wears the
wrinkled brow in Vermont it has the deep calm
eye in New Yok the troubled perplexed face The
intellect OF the New Hampshire man is acute that
ofthe New Yorker ready; that of the Vermonter.
comprehensive. The New Hampshire man acts by
rule the New Yorker according to his interest the
Vermonter according to his feelings. The Vernon
ter has in him a rich vein OF humor the New Yorker
is wi'ty; the New Hampshire man is bitter. Ina
word, to employ an inelegant but expressive meta
phor, New Hampshire is inclined to draw IN her
horns the Vermonter puts them out; the New
Yorker waves them and says, "look here :" OF
course these traits of the several States shade INTO
one another and comminge hut the careful obser-
yer It is believed, will truth in the contrast
Oh the total character OF Vermont people, as well
as OF the New Hampshire people, know of no iv
ing individual who affords exact illustration And
can think OF no type OF the New York people among
the dead. The best representations OF their respet =
tive States that occur 10 me, Ethan Allen isaac
Hill, and Martin Van Buren,,
But | am getting away from the Monthly, with
which began though think have been sticking
close to Mr.. Kendall all the while By the way, |
hope no body will tail to read the Article in the last
international on fartly Coeridge itthey wish to in
dulge at the same time in the luxury OF love and pity
towards an unhappy but most highly gifted man.
A.
The May number of "Harper's New Monthly"
is also received by L. SMITH g. Co. The first
article is a most interesting account of the cele-
brated Novelty Iron Works, in New York, il
Illustrated by eighteen spirited and giant wood
cuts. MAURICE TIERNAy, by Lever in this ex-
cellent Periodical, is worth all the stories that
James ever wrote.
No. NH of Lossing's Pictorial Field
Book Of the Revolution, is also received by tie
Messrs. SMITH g. Co.