Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-28
Correspondence Of the F ee Press.
FROM MONTPELIER.
Editors Of fke FIRE. Press;
MONTPELIER, Oct. 10, 1859

FROM MONTPELIER.
Editors Of tie Frre Press;
MONTPELIER, Oct. 10, 1859.
Meyr.. =" -tot m r., f5~s:
Last cy,i =, the Hail Of Hcaresentatire, was
opened fer tie ez reisys Of tie Vt Historical So
Getty Gov Hall presid.I All opened the meet
in- vita q few appropriate rem,rks, stating the
obi It of the society aud intro lucing Hon. George
Folsom Of New York. Mr. Folsom it Is proper
to say, own. a fine residence and uch other real
estate in the village of Brattleboro, and spends
the SUNNI, Is mostly there, and the wiuters in N.
Y rk. c began by noticing that little was
known of the early hist ry, ami the founders Cf
the old nations bat it not so with ours. Here
was no myth, bat yeritablo facts ami men. He
then briefly sketchei the immediate causes that
led to the reb lion Of the Colo-iss, and showed
that they hal many warm and sympathizng
friends in Eu.aud. even in Pt1i.-nent. The
first Of thee to sfelk in Parliamentary debate in
defense of the olonies was Col. Isaac Barre, in
answer to Mr. Townshend. There happened TO
be in the gallery at the time a Mr.. Tngersoll from
Coan, who wrote down the speech and forwarded
it directly to Bridgeport, Conn, where it was
printed aud At once circulated the whole
country. II gave great encouragem mt TO the
Colonies Mr. Folsom then with evidence of the
fullest research, gave in detail all that could be
gathered Of The history OF Col. Barre. lie was Of
French origin, graduated at Cambridge, entered
the army at early age, served many years in
America in the Old French War. part Of the time
under Gen Wolfe. and after his return served
thirty years in Parliament. The paper closed
with some analysis Of his character, and
parson between Barre and Burke. The paper
occupied one hour and quarter in the reading.
1t will be a highly valuable collect to furnish
chapter in the history Of our country. II seemed
to be a full presentation OF the known facts in
/ Burr, life. Bat, as was necessary from the
ture Of the investigation, it rather heavy and
wearisome ia the reading especially to those who
felt mo- strong interest in historical themes.
Henry Clark, Esq, of Poultney, was then intro
duced, and proceeded TO read a paper on the
life of Rolin G. Mallory. I; was half past eight
and more when he commencei, AMI some Of the
audience. ecaricd with the long paper preceding,
left the house. Mr.. Clark se. med t. be we'll ac-
/ quaintci with the life and story Of his sketch,
and what is more, tc appreciate the ability and
/ character Of the uln. He wrote as a friend as
well as a. t,o-tt,iyr. Tie noted the points Of Mr.
Wal orys life, hi. love for study in youth his de-
votion to h- profession, anl bis more prominent
/ lNbors In Congress for tw I've ycars-presenting
him as one OF the abyst adu,-7iss Of the tarif if
not its fltL-r lie motto Il an his C,ngre.siona ,
! spe ches of nu u length, and quoted from two Of
Them The first was a ep .ech in behalf Of the Oh
pensioners aud was leciI lly IF tho old Folrth Of
July, Sp-all-E,.le ,t,i.; the other was from a
a .pcech upon tie sufj ,ct the tariff and protec-
tion; it was scn-oe in style aud c ar and strong
/ 10 It's logic The rad n. occupied Forty minutes
/ The Society voted res luton of thanks and
/ qu .st Cor publication. TIE House this morning
/ refused a r,solu-loa Of thanks TO the Society and
to print 1909 capie. f each f,r the Of the Leg
| i,laturc This resolution led toquite a little e
bate, abou, bs first in the House this session Nr.
| Ferrin Of llin,.hu--1 m lyel tn, r5so utiou and
/ lccommen led it by . few remMks, stating that
/ tie sane thing done last year, and IN his
opini,ait voull be fr the credit Of the Stste to
l encourage the hl~toflcai NoClttY IN correcting
such remlrkaole and interesting bits Of history
az nut otl rwjse Of n .s,ity soon pass
/ beyond recovery. The me nbers Of the Society
were not many, and were cxpendins much effort
| wlicl would tn | to ths lIaor aad advantage of
the State It had very littIo funds, and he be-
.ieved that true patriotism and generosity requir
"a this sli hit appropriation.
/ Mr.. Grardey opposed the resolution earnestly.
| lie was surprised at its introduction. If there
was precedent for it he did not know-there
| mi sht be, but he Ii not care; he had respect
! for presidents The thing ia itself was wrong.
! lie would not bear the expenses Of the Historical
Society, neither had been asked to. 1t had
/ funds-enough OF tlem-f ON new member added
| yesterday Ho saw no more reason for print
ing these papers, than papers of the Colonization
Society, or Bible, or Temperance Society. This
matter had no connection whatever with legisla-
tion.
Mr.. Colby wlntol ne question fairly stated if
it was to DO voted down. It did not ask to bear
the expenses of the Historical Society, but to
courage labors very creditable and useful to the
State and 10 honor the patriots and statesmen
who have given our heritage, by perpetuating
their history. Messrs. Hcblri, Myers and others
took part in the debate.
uurs DEAN.