Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-03

am in great distress Of mind, in fact, mp to my
eyes in trouble not for myself, I wish to have
you understand, but for another individual, whom
wish to introduce to your notice. and if possible
enlist your sympathy and engage your co.opera-
ton in restoring to him those rights and privilo-
ges, OF which for long time he has been most un-
justly deprived. And now that the Kansas ques-
ton is in fair way of being satisfactorily settled,
and no other topic ofespccal interest isexcing the
public mind, believe my efforts must DO crowned
with success. Without further preface will say
that this ill used individual is little Anglo
Saxon named Been and the complaint made in
his behalf is, that ninety nine out Of every hun
drcd oftho Universal Yankee nation who have
occasion to use his name, obstinately persist in
calling him Ben
have been trying in n private way nearly a
score OF years to get justice done him. but in vain
and in despair have concluded TO call public atton-
ton to his case, hoping to be more successful. l
should not make this appeal in his behalf, wore it
the case that his name was unknown but mono
can plead ignorance as an excuse for this act Of
injustice Tho learned as well az tho unlea tned
are alike guilty If tho offence. To prove my
position l will be moro specific in my allegations
have taught school some Is seasons and pre-
sumo have corrected this error Is 900 times, more
or less, but all to no purpose in spite of all re-
monstrances and even threats my pupils would all
say, Bon
We have hourshing academy in th. place
taught by gentleman of high literary attain
ments, indeed he has been to College and think
has A. b., or A. M, attached to his name, but
all this in my estimation amounts to nothing, for
he says "Ben.''
The pupils of this Institution short time since
got up a grand exhibition which took occ aston
to attend. l wish hadn't, for all who took a
part in the exercises from the Salutatory to tho
vaedictory said-'Ben.'
The lady who teaches the village school in tn,
town read French and Latin, is pretty vel
yersed in Mathematics and Geography, but
must bring the charge against her,--I am sorry t.
do o,-shc too, says "Ben."
Last sabbath 1 went to church, RI always 60 t,
church, expecting highly to be edited in lstenin,
to a discourse from noted clergyman thorough,
educated. Services commenced was all attention
he opened the Good Book and read from tn,
Psalms, lord thou hast Ben our dwelling place
in all gencrations,' l couldn't stand that, | tool
my hat and left. may not have donc right but
felt it my duty to show proper resentment on thi
occasion.
But this is nothing to what am about to relate
am sorry to be under tho necessity of doing it
but the truth must be told; my wife, tho an smia
bic woman, model Of industry and pattern 70
imitation in other respects. in spite of all cal
say or do, will not herself of the invetcrat
| habit Of saying "Ben." / think that shall b
under the necessity Of applying for a divorce, an
have no doubt but tho Court will consider this
good and sufficient reason for granting my peti
| ton.
And now, how many Of the readers Of this articl
will plead guilty to the charge of this foul an
| malicious outrage npon poor little Been
there o.e who can say that upon all occasions
in all timcs, and places, Il have done je.tice t
this Individual If so, give me your hand l an
YOUR friend from this time forth rejoice, to maxi
| your acquaintance; but to the ,uoueau,. ~, ,,,,,
| acknowledge themselves guilty. Of this offence,
| they speak the truth, | would say 60 and sin n
more,and to atone for the wrongs you have don
| him join with me in this effort for his relic;
Shall this appeal be in vain believe not
| Come one and all to to the rescue.
From FRIEND TO BEEN.