Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10

ton Of the Marshal, Col. FaID'K. Fletcher
aided by Russell BRoSsos, Esq. First came
the BURLINGTON CoRNEr BAND, who had kind
ly volunteered their services, and whose fine
music envened the occasion, then the BOXER
Fire Company headed by Mr. PIrKlN, their
efficient Foreman, and the Hook e. LADDER
Company, in charge Of their excellent Captain
Mr. DREW. Then came the main procession
as arranged in the official notice of Marshal
FLETCHER.
On arriving at the site Of the superb building
about 10 be erected, there was found to be an
immense collection of ladies and men, already |
assembled all feeling, doubtless deep interest
in the proceeding.
Our esteemed and esiimabe fellow-ci,izen
NATHAN b. HAswELL Esq, had heen appro-
priatcly selected to perform the duty of laying
! the Corner Stone. Mr.. HAswKLL has always
proved himself to be one of our most liberal
; and public-sprited citizens, ever true to the
= true interests Of Burlington. and always intel
ligent in his apprehension Of those interests.
To no citizen of Burlington could this promi
nent and honorable duty be more appropriately
assigned, and no citizen could have discharged
it more satisfactorily.
Alter an appropriate prayer by the Rev. DR..
j WHEELER, Mr. liAswELL proceeded to lay aud
~ adjust the CORNER STONE with The plumb and
level, and then addressed the Immense assem-
blage rs follows:
y" From time nnmcmoial, prnclco has been
y! observed of laying the Corner Stone of public
% edIiico- with Religious and other ceremonies.
- and beneath their corners the coins of the Coun-
." try, with documents pertaining to the past or
present period OF their deposit have been laid
" In the capucIy of private citizens, we here APP
w pear to lay the Corner Stone Of the Pioneer
> Mechanics Shop, n building, which when com
plctedwlll be occupied by the Artlzan and Me
chanic. AS it belongs to an associated Co aud
: subject to their control, we nevertheless (onlt
ting the deposit Of cons) place in Il suitable
-" manner the following documents beneath thC
" Corner Stone, for the benefit of Antiquarlan
-. and our SUCCESSORS, and long may they rest un
, disturbed
These documents arc
49, |. a particular description of the organization
y Of the Pioneer Mechanic Shop Asfocia
= ton; name and description of donation
made number of shares. and amount sub
- scrJed, being $4,000, exclusive of donu
wv tons with names Of subscribers
"' H. The American Almanac for 1852, contain
M ing list OF the officer, Of the General an
INV tate Government, with great amount
statistical iuiormatlon
IN III. Boston Almlnnc with Map for 1852.
"'' w. Description of the several Railways IN Il
,' United states, with an Index to Stra
ships, Steam Boats, &c. as contained
IVY the Railway Guides and Maps for Apl
''' and May lsJ2,
V. A miniature map of Vermont
" VI. DemngS Catalogue of the principal Of
Gers Of Vermont, from I11o to ISL.
u VII. lodock Thompson's History of Vernon
WILL Vermont Almanac for l-j2.
* Wolton'S Vermont Register for lc52.
X. Annual Report of the Vermont Mutual |
surancc Company, for lo5l
- ~ N. A list of officers of the Burlington +
Companies, Hook and Ladder Conpat
Nil Catalogue Of the Corporation, Officers a
49,, students Of the University Vi Vermont
lo5l.
Nil. 10th Annual Catalogue Of the Burling'
Female cmnary for l~jl -.
NV Journa otthe proceedings the Glst
nual Convention of the Protc slant EpIs
pal Church, IN the Diocese cf Vermont
a.. Nv. The public Newspapers printed IN b
lIngton, consisting of the Daily and " t
.." ly Free Press, Burlington weekly ScntlI
:" Burlington weekly Courier.
:. XVI. Annual Report of the Auditor Of
counts Tor the tate Of Vermont, where
found the Revenue and disbursement,
the 'tate state Treasurer's Accuu
BANK Commissioners Report showing
number Of Banks IN the State in j.
amount Of capital Of each bank, and lis
know their Off Gers, statement of their FInanc
er to Report of the Savings Bank and oilic
lASU- State Prison Report Report Of the
have mont Asylum for the Insane, NC, &c
us in NVIl. Catalogue of the Officers and Stud
such of the University Of Vermont from lSO
We re- ISL.
wing XVIII. Laws of the University of Vermont
1me XIV. Business Card of Burlington.
ooner Mcssrs. VIM. and Amasa Crookcr
suit is Your integrity and fidelity as men, your
prise, and ability as Mechanics have lndeucd the
1t and oncor Mcchq MES Shop Association of Bnrl
ocdted ton TO secure your services in the erccrio
nents the important building whose Corner Stone
'E IN now ry--'" your sound discretion and skill
ing or CO ... Is erection. In hcnat Of our A
elf OF ciac t ... pas, 'v"r to You the quare, PIT
The am ... n.rl - Us IN adjusting the Co
HANIc Stone; ,A.,- necessary and practicable ms
Steam mcnts YOU are too wei acquainted with, TO /
mons any explanation from my hlnds-receWc Il
'ty OF and as You eqnare your work, may the II
to the and Level demonstrate the correctness
oxoctnoSs Of tho huilllnu and din