Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-23

find them at the north pole; but all the world
over they uniformly characterized by their in
dependent spirit. If have pride, if we have an
honorable feeling Of independence let discharge
this obligation-et the state be the proprietor Of
its own Capitol. lie could not speak Of the gen.
era feeling Of he State in respect TO this question,
but tie people of Burlington believed it was tho
duty Of the legislature to clean out this para
mount and communicating influence in our State af-
fairs. 1t IS cOrrupting-itis pervading, reaching
over the whole state; it specially bears sway in
our legislation, touching on every important issue
that Is presented.
fit taints the fountain head as it is alleged it
does it ought certainly to be removed for il it be
not got ria Of all the streams that flow thence are
impure and corrupting. Before the fual vote is
taken, let it be considered in this light. There
no claim properly and legally. The indebt-
eluess the other side. IL was a question
o. Iol;cy--expediency, a measure of equity The
question had got to be settled sometime. There
90 uso in staying it Off it would return again.
1t va best, then, from all the Considerations
wlic- had presented to settle 1t W. promptly
tall, 4rl distinctly.
A.-. Gleed, of Morristown, said that by reason Of
the statements that had been made, ne would state
tac-o about the willing ess Of Montpelier to
accept this sum Of ) % coo. here was 2 meeting
If thc subscribers held to consider it. commit
tee was chosen to act for them. They were all
visited, and out OF the 100, all but were agreed
in asserting 10 this offer. Was il ri ght that the
ljC should he over-ruied-that they should fail to
accomplish this object which they desired to, by
these 4 obstinate persons That they whose sub
,c-ipti0ns were, lie presumed, ninety nine hun
dredths of the whole should be compelled to waive
their claims and forego their wishes by persons
whose subscriptions we're but the onc-hundredth
part, and he was about TO say, whose souls were
smaller th0n their Subscriptions No, sir, nobody
Hog.u claim taSt. These were the facts that it
cmcd ought to be known, alter what had been
said.
ia g., afternoon the bill was again taken W,
when Mr. Aoyes Of Burlington, Withdrawing his
amendment, remarked that he had stated in the
IN ~, that be believed it was the General feel
ing Of the members Of the House that il was best
90 settle this question: that they would rejoice in
their hearts II II were disposed Of. lie had said
that perhaps this sentiment was unanimous. 1t
might appear that this was unjust towsrl the
gentlemen from Rutland. But, inasmuch as he
had indicated his opinion that the matter might be
adjusted under certain circumstances, and with
certain specific conditions, there was some ground,
at least, Tor Presuming that all projects for set
uemeLt would not be Unwelc0me and unacceptable
to him " hat be had said, however, he had spok
en- honestly; what he had done he did honestly.
He believed that he would be sustained IN his
course, both ct home and by the people Of the
state. Tie could NOT tell how tho House would
vote on this question, but which ever way they
should decide lie hoped that their decision would
be final Ihatif they voted 10 refund this money,
i would c1c Ulliy dispose Of the Vexatious diff
Guilty; if they should vote not to repay, be trusted
that the people # Vi ontpciier would never renew
their easrt-woulI let the matter rest forever un-
disturbed. Further, he hoped that If the money
was not refunded the citizens of houtpelior wouiI
cause list If the names OF the men women and
e. s4reu % be engraved Ga tablet, and be posted
up near the entrance e. t--s hall. taat We nay
know 20 whose luDIlc-lt generosity we owe this