Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-03-19
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ISOLATION, in " orcester Mass. a SILVER MED
AL tho highest prcmium) was awarded to our
townsman Mr. KINNEY, for his very fine Ca
Mros. In making the award, the Committee
say
"Three Canoes, from the ready hand of b. H.
KINNEY, Sculptor, OF Darlington Vt, licensees OF
JoHN q. SAKE, Esq, X. &. COLE, Esq, Cashier Of
the Bank OF Burlington and A. L. CATMN, Esq.
Collector Of the I ont Of Burlington fine LEADS,
which the artist has transferred to the shell with such
superior skill, as to command general expression
OF ad nrati0n, in which your Committee gladly Join;
they show progress OF the artist OF which he may
be Justly proud,
We may take occasion to remark that Mr..
KINNEY is making preparations to remove his
superb Statue of ETHAN ALLEN to the Cities,
anf that those who would like to see it, in this
vicinity, must avail themselves of the existing
opportunity. We learn that the venerable and
esteemed THOMAS CnITTENDEN (son of Aliens
old friend and CO patriot, Thomas CmTTEN-
pEN) has examined Mr.. kiNNrY's statue, and
pronounccs it most l'e-like and faithful rep
resontation Of the great original.
- We recommend to the notice Of those
of our readers Interested in California matters,
and who propose emigrating 10 that magic re-
gion, the advertisement in our columns of
Messrs. THOMPSON g. lIlrcncoeK. of Grego-
rvs California Express. Mcssrs. Thompson &
! Hitchcock are responsible and intelligent gen
! temcn, and the facilities they offer to Emf
grants are deserving their attention and con
fdence.
- Mr.. Odds. of Ohio. IA thoroughgomT
| demagogue, i'll a late speech in the I. :. House
of Representatives upon giving land to actual
settlers, said that the same Bible which declar-
ed that every man had a "fitie cicur TO mansions
| IN the Skies" also declared his right to por-
ton of the soil of cultivation. Where is the
society for the diffusion of biblical knowledge:
Boston .HiGS
We don't know where the ''Socicty" is, but
it ought to send . ''missionarv" to Washington
forthwith! The next thing we shall hear o..
Mr.. ODDS, will be that he is quoting "New
lay me down to Sleep from Shakespeare, or
Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress. If there are any
Common Schools in Ohio, Mr.. Odds ought to be
sent home to equality"
- A MAN FOR An EMrRGENCY.-The
fire broke out in the railroad buildings al
! Mortified at quarter past , a ln., and at
the trains were to start. Although the fire re-
CURED the immediate removal OF engines and
cars for safety, and a sudden disarrangement OF
all the ordinary facilities for making up and
despatchng trains, yet, under the efficient az
engagements Of Mr.. trombie, the morning trains
were all regularly despatched by the time
card-.'Iomipetier Hatchman.
In, r',,.1t Sc p,l
in reply 70 Mr.. Rhett, Jerry Clemens spoke 0
himself as follows =
In every respect, | am the equal of tht
Senator from South Carolina. | am his eQua
in position, while am his superior in learning
his superior in influence, and his su oerlor il
reputation, both here and throughout tn,
country"
Somebody ought to pat Jerry on the back
It is evident that he is getting low-sprit ed anc
thinks mcanly of himself!
- Name goes for WlNrIELD ScoTr 70
Presilcnt.- Tribune.
Maine Wings are ofcncr seen in Nciiona
Conventions than in Electoral ollegcS. They
are particularly ambitious of having a grea
deal TO say in the selection of candidates., bu
they are'the most modest and retiring m, N /
the world when the business Of electIng iheI
is to be attenlei to. SO it has been IN we r.
past, and 50 we presume it viii be herea fter
Troy Hhig,
The Maine Wings" so far as our oil
scyation and experience have gone, ar
among the best and staunchest Wings of tn
Union. They were out in force at the or .1
Wing Conventions of 10, and ! 1, and work e
nobly at home. In 1910 they carried The i
State for "Old Tip" in the most spirited ana
laborlous canvass ever known in the State, al
we will bet cur friend of the Troy Wing ;
Kossutl Hat, or kossuth HIMSELF that they
viii give the electoral vote of Maine for Of,
WIN FIELD, if he is placed in nomination
. - The Albany ,Ga.l Patriot says that a,
soon as Gov. Howell Cobb heard that lie wa
\ nominated for Vice President. by "Union
paper in Boston, he wrote to the editor, repu
dating the connection Of his name with Nj
a Webster, ard declaring .his unchangablc a.
:. herence to the principles Of the Democrat
arty."-BoSioA .HldS.
We hope "Goy. Howell Cobb" feels easier
Nobody in these parts has heard that he la
D been "nominated for Vice President" either
. connection with Mr.. Webster or any body els
. and we don't believe any such news is i'll TT
| serve. We want something that has got cor
on it, both for President and Vice Prcsidcn
0 The people Of this country have stopped tai
. ing cobs.
- - communication.
;. GEN. CLARKE:--
p will suggest that YOU motto Tor the block
marble be amended SO to read as follows -
" Vermont !"
! In honor OF Washington.
Ii the stone perish her love for him. aud her idcli
~ ia rho Constitution and hp f,iru