Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

No town has right TO accuse her of injus-
tice or plighted faith if she thought 1t best |
to repeal any law. Montpelier contributed |
her SIS 900 not to buy the freedom of the |
State, but because she chose to. Can the
people of Montpelier consider the proper
ty which she invested in the building in any
different light than the property which the
State invested in it
lie did not believe that Rutland or Bur
lington had right to demand of the State
the location OF the capital in its own par
ticular town, nor had Montpelier a right to
demand of the State its remaining in that
town. Montpelier was not in the geograph-
ical centre of the State. The northern
counties of the State were developing their
resources, and even its population would be
equal to the southern counties. The whole
line of travel on the western side of the
State was towards Burlington, and in com.
ing to Montpelier 40 miles OF additional
travel is required.
The scenery in Burlington is unrivalled
by that of any other part of the United
States, lie thought that was of some con-
siderable Importance.
Mr.. Hunton said that when the question
arose about the removal of the seat of gov
eminent reasons good and convincing should
of tho old State House, he entirely disagreed
with the Senator last up The people were
entirely satisfied with it. They considered
that sufficient amount of money was cx-
pended upon it. the old school fund of the
State was used towards deiraying the cxpen-
ses consequent upon the erection Of the
building, and they had been continually
taxed for the support of schools ever since.
In regard to the increased value Of property
by reason Of the construction of various
lines of railroad, he could not see why that
fact demanded an enlarged house. The tes
timony of competent witnesses has been
produced to prove that the walls were yet
sound. Because the old building was badly
ventilated it did not follow that it could not
be constructed so as to meet that desirable
end. So in regard to the inconvenience Of the
internal arrangements.
The people of Montpelier invested their
money in the State House with the under
standing the General Assembly was to have
its sessions in their town. And in case of
q removal, the State by its plighted faith
was bound to repay, principal and interest,
the money which Montpelier expended.
lie believed that the geographical centre
had good deal to do with the matter-so
too the centre of population. Montpelier
was the nearest place TO the geographical
centre Of any place of considerable import
ance.
The nations of tn earth, and the dfTeren
States of the Union, had all nearly without
exception, located their capital in their cen
tiers. The circumstances under which our
forefathers saw fit to locate their capital
in Montpelier were by far more unfavor-
L. Al II.
Burlington, the place where the Legisa>
ture had formerly held its sessions, had be-
come beautiful for scenery, and was town
of considerable Importance ; and although
Montpelier was then small town, yet the
good Judgment of the people indicated Mont
pelier us the seat of government.
The speaker went on to cite the different
states of the Union as offering examples
directly opposed to the measure proposed
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Marsh Of Brandon, the
bill establishing the capital at Rutland was
recommitted to the Com Of the Whole.
Mr.. Marsh OF B. called up the resolution
in the case of Mr.. Uarwood of Rupert when
Mr.. Spencer Of Castleton moved to amend
by declaring that Mr.. IIarwood is entitled
to q seat.
After debate by Messrs Marsh, Spencer
Merrill, Stewart and Colby, the amendment
was rejected-ayes Is, noes l9l.
The resolution declaring that Mr.. IIar.
wood of Rupert is not entitled to seat
was passed.
The House again went into Committee oil
the whole, Mr.. Kittredge IN the chair.
Mr.. Spencer of Casteton. after alluding
70 ,le great interest ieit IN inc question,
ana uisavo"lns any dlsiike to Montpelier
OF 10 i.s peoPie' argued IN iavor OF reno
va, ol .he caIi'oI' Inc location at Mont
PeHeI III 100, lie ulu not regard as OF much
"e'En' as he 'hought IL was mingled some
wn"' WIN party 'eeiihss theh prevailing
pc'"cc" ''lo "'HSonS anu the ahtl-masons-
anu was NOT approved o! ny large proper
.i?' VI '"c poof'o' us constituents Ger
'o'n'y uce'iea cnarHc vermont mas got pro
Pei'y "V -hon' PeiicI' III 10 20 mo new
nr:' anu nc 'ho"si' IL ID risht lof
! ofr.ct IN that nronerty. and ,rb;in Ia -; :;
/ Ills bo nrotostod rr1,, III. honr. "e ;a'
| the states denendiny nnon oi,bor r. ,hr
towns for n state. housc liz wouI1 NOT NO,
cent dollar bcvond tho roIro ~ ,ho ,,ro
perty at Montnelier, Ii woull he n rio
ma upon the LEGISLATURE and tbc Stoto +,
is said that the true nolicv Of tho state !,
not to centralize c,nitol and nnIi,;caI IN
nuence in onv one nlncn hut rathar 70 a..
tribute as far as nosoiH,a 70 ali ro,r I'll
lares-and this was an argnmant in c,ro,
of Montpelier; but he had heard rom,
plants that our capital and our vounc
men are flowing ont of tho State =
If. then. we can concentrates con;taI nm,
ponult,on anywhere in tba stoto II ,co,,Ir