Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-09

INK was called 10 OruCr DN inc chairman,
Hon. John vausickln, at half past o clock.
and the committee appointed on Saturday
evening presented their report which wa,
read by S. Wires Esqr
REPORT.
To HE CHAIRMAN, &c.
The undersigned beg leave TO report that they
havo had under consideration the bushes, and
matters with which they were charged by the citi-
ten, Of the town, and nftcr diligcn investigation
and careful consideration Of the whole subject they
are satisfied that steps for the speedy rcconstruc
ton Of tho Pioneer Machine shop arc taken all the
former tenants will remain and resume business in
the new chop, that il such step, nre not taken all
those who have removed here from other towns for
tho purpose oi carrying Oh their several branches
Of manufacturing will leave town at once They
hive furthermore to state that there is no prospect
Of the present owners rebuilding nor do they be.
lierc that after having expended his money so
freely for the promotion IF the interest and pros
parity Of the town, it would be just to expect or
ak Of him farther sacrifice lie has, though. as your
committee are happy TO state, showna commenda-
BILE spirit, and n willingness to meet all just CT
poetation. in Offering no has to sell all that
mains Of tho building, materials, engine, boiler.
land aad sppurtcnances for $4,000, on ten years
time with interest annually.
Your committee have tue additional satisfaction to
report that Mr.. Lawrence Barnes will engage to be-
come the purchaser Of what Mr.. llickok offers to
eel, on bis terms. and with all possible despatch
erect three buildings so by 100 feet each, two
si rios high, and repair the engines, boilers and
engine house, and put the whole in good condition
for the use and occupation of the former tenants.
provided the town or its inhabitants will pay Lin
$1,000 in money such notes as be can procure
discounted
All Of which Is respectfully submitted by
5. WIRES,
For the Committee
Tho reading OF the report was interrupted
md followed by prolonged applause. Mr.
Wires urged the acceptance of the offer of
Mr. B4rn,s, in some pertinent and forcblc
remarks mentioning the fact that one Of the
heavy concerns jus. burned out ofthe Pioneer
Shop had received urgent and liberal offers Of
room, power &c. from st. Adams, Mortified,
ar -l-ynno, illustrating thceffi ct upon our
town Of allowing them and their associates
20 leave ior other places, and showing how
small the sum required as a bonus was, in
proportion with the pecunilry benefit re-
ceived by our citizens each and every year
from the presence yf these manufacturers
among us G. F. Elmunds, Esqr, moved
the acceptance and adoption Of the Report
and the appointment by the Chair Of a Com
mittee Of Is to procure subscriptions for the
sum required, which motion was carried
unanimously, The Chair after due consult
alton announced the following gentlemen as
that Committee
5. E Howard, 5. Wires, Carolus Moves,
!. a, Shcdd, [. Lyman, Q. \. Burton, II.
.omls, Sam Huntington, d. W. c. Clarke,
+ VI, lanoickl"q, Norton Cole, y Peck,
Jr., oeldon Pattec
Mr. lawrence Barnes assured the meeting
that lie off was made from no hopo or iu-
tcn;ion # direct pccuuiary rroGt to himself
from the OF ration lie should be glad to
have his bargain taken OF his hand. by any
responsible man, or association Of tlese me
cAanlcs or others, But he was, though not
q citizen, as a manufacturer interested in
the continuance and success Of these other
branches Of mechanical industry in Burling-
ton. If they LIFT no must follow them. But
It is undoubtedly for thsir interest to stay
II they can have tho necessary accommoda-
ton. ". Barnas alluded % tho very 81.
perlor advantages Of Burlington az n manu-
fac'uring centre, and mentioned the most
importan. fact, which had como under his
personal observation, that while In Lowell,
Manchester, Lawrence. &c, manufactures
had been entirely prosratod during the past
winter, here in Burlington tho manufactur-
ers had been doing an active and profitable
business, without interruption
D. ". c. Clark, Esq introduced the fol.
lowing res ,lutiJas
Reso'vea, That the thanks o! ito citizen. Of Bur
Instor Hrc duo t. t-or lellcw.citilcn Henry ?.
hi'kok, Esq, f.r the libernity and public spirit
eviHced by him, both in the origin. pro ress and
support If the work Of Constructing the Pioneer
Mocha l.c >uop, recently destroyed by fire, md in
rendering tao remaining property upon such rea.
i'haoe terms ts to SHOW hs patriotic desire for it,
hG5lved, Tnat tho very liberal terms offered by
Nj Earnes, arc accepted, and that the Pioneer
MeehanIc Shop must commence 10 rice from it.
ssle, Tomorrow
After some spirited remarks by j S. Adj
INNS, Esq, who culosiaed in high term. the
public sPnit and llberality of Mr.. H. P.
llickok, thevotc was taken on the rosolu.
tons by rising, and they were adopted unan-
imously
Mr.. Henry P. Iickok hoped there would !
be an expression Of sympathy for these me-
chanics, and spoke Of their high character as
ctizcns-vhcraupon L. E. Chittendon Esq. |
tho following resolution
Rssoirzl, That the citizens Of Burlington here.
with tender their warmest sympathy to all tho !
manufacturers. and mechanics Who have been suf- /
ferers by the destruction Il the Pioneer Mechanic |
Saop by hlc that they are not content with this
alone, but are ready, not only TO aid them by pro-
vidins ucw bulldogs for their business, but, if nee
etsary, the capital TO enable them to commence
again It's yigyTJu, prosecution.
Tho resolution WAS adopted
Short aud hearty speeches were made by
Ncssrs. Chitt-ndon, Morton Cole, Roberts
Stacy, " Peek Jr., Underwood, Cummings,
and others.
When it was announced that tho aubscrip-
ton paper was ready for signatures, Mr..
Stanley, an Irishman, headed the list with
ono dollar, which he paid upon the spot.
5 Z Howard followed Nitl. il subscription Of
: 200, and th4 list was rapidly filled with
100 subscriptions for tue IaJst part, altho'
maar '.aa.I-r sums wero given by men who
have l.tlo To give o. spend at any time The
scene was a ".y interesting one, as the va