Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-01
The Free Press for 1869.

On the first of last July the FREE Press, es-
tablished for more than generation in Burling-
ton, entered on a new era in its existence, with
greater changes than had marked any previous
period Of its progress. 1t then passed into the
hands Of an Association provided with ample
capital, and determined to spare no expense to
make it beyond rivalry the best newspaper in
Vermont Its daily (mOrning and evening"
and weekly editions were much enlarged its
editorial force was trebled an agricultural de
rartment, presided over by a competent practical
farmer, was added to its columns; new correspon-
dents in the main centres Of this country, and in
Europe, were secured new features Of import
ance and interest to all who are interested in
Literature. Education, Science and the Arts,
were added the amount Of local, Vermont and
general news, was very greatly increased, and
its columns were enriched and enlivened in ways
too numerous to mention. Starting thus afresh,
with no loud flourish Of trumpeis, the FREE
Press has, we believe, more than fulfilled every
promise made by its conductors, if not every eI-
pectation Of It's friends 1t has given an amount
this State, or in the whole Champlain valley it
has made itself felt as a power in the State, we |
trust for good and We have the best Of reasons,
in its rapidly increasing subscription lists, for |
the belief that it has commended itself to the IA
vor of its numerous and intelligent readers. So |
much we may say without undue boasting.
But the FREE Pass does not purpose TO be
content with past successes. The present issue
marks a new stage Of progress and strength. The /
Burlington Times, which has hitherto for
number Of years divided with the FREE Pass
to some extent, thepatronsge Of this community,
has lately been purchasedby the FREE Pass As
sociation, and its material. subscription
lists and good pass with this dat
subscribers will be supplied with the
FREE Pass, u, to the expiration Of their sub
scriptions, and will then We trust. find ample
inducement for renewing their subscriptions a.
permanent subscribers for the FREE Pass.
With largely increased facilities, and larger in
come. our paper viii endeavor better than ever
before to meet the wants of its readers and If
the public. Every attractive feature viii be
retained, and others added, from time to time.
Our daily edition will be much enlarged, adding
the name of its late rival, now tremendously
consolidated with it. it will be styled the " Bur-
LINGToN DAILY FREE Press AND TNEs 4" Our |
" eeEly will continue, and by still more uni
versal concession, that is, if possible to be the
best and che pest Weekly in Vermont. IT. q
hirfy-siz long columns, filed with choice read Z
ng matter and fresh and readable news, are its 4
'wn best Recommendation. Its past support Of a
very good cause, and fearless denunciation Of ]
Erong wherever found, are the best guaranty Il
or its future course. We commend it to the
'ublic tas live, ample, and enierprising paper,
eally worth its price 10 every Vermonter capa- G
lie Of taking paper, and We ask our present {
eaders to aid in extending its circulation and r
sefulness by recommending it to their neigh t
ors, assured that every increase Of resources a
nd Of strength will show itself in added value c.
nd interest Of the paper. II
The price of the FREE Pres will remsin a. G
eretofore. Daily $500, Weekly $500, both al
richly in advance Il