Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-02-13
For the Standard.
The State House.
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The state House.
One communication has already appeared in !
the Standard on the subject Of the State House,
suggesting Burlington as its future location, and
a secoLd, although it does not directly argue in
favor Of any location appears in much alarm, lest
the people Of Orleans should be deceived or
" tricked'' out Of their senses by cunning men
from Burlington ;sand even goes 50 far as to in
siluate that our representatives may be bought |
over TO the interests Of Burlington by PROPOSE /
ton 70 swap horses.' have no such fears for /
Orleans, nor do believe that her representatives
can be wheed!ed cut Of Their judgment by the
writer's buttered parsnips." But few argu-
ments may not be out Of place here.
What is the object of State House? The
answer is, first to accommodate the Legislature
But how much is absolutely necessary should be
expended for building Of sufficient capacity to
meet this want? 1t is believed that building
large enough. and with very decent benches /
can be made for from $4,000 TO $4,000. Is this
then the main object proposed by the people Of
Vermont IN the erection Of their capitol? This
IS the statement. They wish TO erect a building
costing from s125, 900, to 5000, 900. Wherefore
this great outlay? The Legislature can certainly
be accommodated with one fourth or one third Of
the money. But We wish TO appear respectable
N the eyes Of our neighbors.' We have some
State pride, and we would erect building that
shall be an ornament TO the State-that shall call
fer the admiration Of travellers, and cause them
70 have exalted views Of Cur taste, skill and en-
;eEFrise. Besides other States are acting On this
principle. Ohio has recently constructed cap
tol costing $500, 900, and 70 build oLe now. sim
ply for convenience, would make Us look mean in
the family Of States. We viii have State House
then that We shall not be ashamed of-oae that
shall be an ornament to the State and - all the
people say Amen" Then the next question 70
be settled is, Where sBall it be located? As an
abstract question the answer Is, where It VIII
appear to the best advantage, and practical
answer is, where twill appear best If that loca-
ton does not interfere 20 too great extent with
the interests of the Legislature. It should be
located On some highway Of travel, the ground
carefully selected, and the building 50 placed as
( 70 producs the grandest effect on the beboIder.
# these rules &c not observed, We NAY Is well
have house for simple convenience, at cost
/ Of 100000 less than the one proposed.
This VIII entirely exclude the old location,
Montpelier! That is not now really highway Of
travel. It has only side track running up
while the cars pass on. The State House in its
location there has given to travellers the idea Of
g a goose nest under a fence Such was its
position that it could not produce that impression
upon the mind, which its grandeur and architect
ural proportions entitled It 70. Placed in q con-
harding position i would have been IN truth an
object Of pride 20 the State. Button the contrary
it gave TO travellers the impression that Vermont
had attempted to hide her capAoI, As though
ashamed Of It. It can be seen scarcely half a
nile from the village Let is then look around
+ for a location more favorable. Vermont is not
destitute Of beautiful and commanding sites On
which such = noble pile would set Ike a Queen
/ On all these accounts Burlington has the greatest
advantages, heated on an elevated slope overlook
+ ing the beautiful Chan'plain. and commanding a
fine view, even Of the opposite shore; it Is con
+ fessedly the finest village IN Vermont, if not in
/ New England. It's said By some, 70 be superior
F in beauty 70 any IN the Union. Let ore 20 there.
sail up and down the Lake, look over the place
with an sye 70 the beautiful and picturesque and
surely ne INST say, If We are 70 pay ont money
for the ornamental IN our State House, here !.
VIII appear 70 the best advantage. Here It can
rot fail 70 impress all who behold it. with adui-
ration, not only for the classic beauty Of the
HoHse ITSELF but also its splendid location. Here
in every sense Of the word It would be N orna-
meBt 70 the State. We're q disinterested commit
tee to examine the location, there could be No
1i-ezsiazl huz That thai zzazld select Rs,r 9ou
before Montpelier. Bat are these material Oh
jections 70 Burlington arising from Location CT
other circumstances, making il InconYenieat o.
Fl expensive to such degree that Montpelier should
be ehosen notwithstanding its defects; 50 fal
from this It IS said by those who have examined
the subject, that there shoaId be little differences
IN the mileage Of members Although Burlington
les on the border Of the State, yet such is tht
course Of or Railroads and Lake navigation, tina
all the west part Of the State necessarily pass b
burlington, On their way 70 Montpelier, shiIe tht
eastern cannot have any great preference to Mont
pelier On this score, while many contena that tn
advantage IS the other way. But even If Their
/ b. slight balance n favor Of the Cd location
the same principle that would cal for large out
lay for The capitol Itself woul1 demand that hi
should be overcome. Either Place yoar baildin.
i where Z VII show 70 the best advantage, OF els
L lay out nothing for ornameu taste or State pride
] But has nos Montpelier claims upon the Stats
: WhieA would be violated b. a removal? On tina
score, can that claim be urged? NsatPslisr Ia
already fAtteaea On the spoils, and should B
Is satisfied With The past unless she hold the Ioca
e tions and the sPoils Shy possession Alter thes
oag years the State should be allowed 70 choos
!. for herself, aad lo0k 70 her own reputation. Pr
e Tate interests shoald be entirely cast aside in IA
e 70 pzblie. As matter Ct pleasure OF profit ,
member, is would seem shst tie same place
designated. Why, or Representatives saigl
} have mare enlarged views Of humanity. Gear
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