Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-08-18
NOTION FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 49, 1854.

1t had been newly painted, and that there
was large room in the Town Hall where it
could be held. If some thought of that when
the rc-ftting was talked of or in progress, it
was unthought of by many, that is sure
Great surprise and regret was expressed by
many of the Society when the action of the
Committee was made known. Why no meu.
surcs were taken to get an expression from
the Society or from its members. which would
have led the committee to reverse their de-
cision, before it was too late to do anything
about it, we cannot say. Probably it was a
case of "what is every body's business is no
body's." Sure we are, that on a full CON
sideration, united expression of sentiment
would be made in favor of its revcrsion and
none would be more ready to vote so than the
gentlemen of the committee themselves.
Societies, as well individuals, sometimes
IRON inadvertencc, get into false positions
When they do so, it is best to get out of it
the easiest way possible, and to feel obliged
to any who lend a helping hand. As mem
Der of the Society and inhabitant of the
town, we felt obliged to the other Society for
their action in the premises. Others feel 50
too. In the end all will. and for ought we
know, do feel so now. We heard from some
strangers, remarks fsurprisc at the necessa-
ry change of place, and it was right that the
public should understand the case as it was
No one can infer from the occurrence that
there was any unIriendly feeling towards the
University. The people of the town are, and
| always have been, and for good reasons ,stca-
dy and generous friends of the institution
No distinctions among Societies need be
made on that point. On its part, the lnsti-
tuition does honor to their liberality and
friendship
~ Is THE Sd district of Missouri, James
j. Lindley. whig, is reelected to Congress,
over Nebraska democrat but as he, Lind
ley, voted for the repeal of the Missouri com
promise, we have no pleasure to express at
his success. \ democrat, Charles s. Lewis,
is chosen to Congress from the " heeling
Virginia, district, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of j. F. Snodgrass, also
democrat. Lewis has but small majority
over ms wing opponent.
II The WIGS of New York hold a state
convention at Syracuse. Sept 20, to nominate
state officers for the fall election. With
divided enemy and II hrokon-down Admins
tration, thsy cannot be otherwise than sue
cesslul. The soft democrats hold theirs on
the 9th, The hnrds have got to put up a
a a tnr ID.
son has declined being a candidate
0jFJNIvERsITY OF VERMONT. The n. Y.
Times contains the following notice of the
late meeting of the Corporation Of the L. V.
NJ. of which body Mr. RAYMOND, Editor fthe
Times. is IA member
On Thursday the Board Of Trustees had
their annual business meeting. President
SMITHS resignation was not accepted though
| am sorry to say that his health is so delicnte
as to render it exceedingly doubtful whether
he will be able long to continue in the dis
charge OF the duties of the Presidency The
salaries of the President and Professors were
raised about twenty-five per cent, and the
rates Of tuition We're also raised from S25 80
to $50 per annum. The Department of
Chemistry was rcorganzcd and means were
taken to render the chemical apparatus for
lecturing purposes more complete Provi
sion was also made for instruction in Modern
Languages. Two vacancies in the Board of
Trustees were filled. The University is in a
very hourishing condition, and a large class
las already entered for the next year.
e The lRAsBrRcu Ga>ete, comes to us
much enlarged and improved by a new head
and new type. 1t is now one of the best look