Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-12-03

paralyze her energies and growth. and rest
from the burden of taxation which her people
now Dear upon their shoulders. While he
oeciareo his purpose to vote against the res
o'ut'on, he still favored the fullest scrutiny
OF It's merits, and the most dispassionate and
courteous discussion of the question. As yet
ne saw no necessity-such as our fathers and
careful men of to-day would call a necessity
to warrant him in voting this additional
oarden OF taxation upon this village. Water
as necessity we already have in full album
oance. Water as luxury was doubtless
good tnlng-but not SO great good as to in
duce him to vote $4,000 for its further in
PRODUCTION here. 1t is generally conceded
that Montpelier has sufficiency of pure wa
ter Tor domestic and culinary purposes. But
1t is said we need it to quench fires Fire
was sometimes great enemy =; but water
has thus far proved a greater one to our viii
lase Floods here have destroyed more than
lire. In residence Of fifteen years in Mont
peiier, a careful computation shows that,
with the exception of the State House, only
$4,000 worth of property had been destroy
ed by fire. We are fayorably situated, with
river bounding our, village on one side and
branch running through our very center.
Then we have copous springs brought to US
almost everywhere from the surrounding hill
sides. He alluded to our bonded debt of
$500 900, and gave many interesting and
I statistical facts relating to taxation by reason
of these bonds. He compared our grand list
with that of other towns in this State and
Massachusetts, He dubbed it we could sell
0 IT bonds, should we issue them for the pur-
pose, at par, or anywhere near par. We had
not heavy grand list. We may be smart
but we are exceedingly small. We ought
not to attempt an aping of our larger and
Weather places. We shouldn't essay to
grow clean out of our boots. He characterized
the report as a rosy one. He feared it might
almost be thought one-sided showing, and
gave sundry reasons therefor. We couldn't
run the proposed water machinery for $500
worth of supervision. Referring to Rutland
which had been cited as water village par
excellence he said Rutland has had more fires
and loss of property than any town hereabout
| Water works didn't save her. Chicago burnt
up with water from her lake running into
the city. Boston burnt up with the Cochit-
uate in full view. Water won't save every
thing. Coming back to the question of the
cost he advised the raising of money with
which to lay eff our bonds, ere we 60 in for
meagre sketch of Mr. Ferrin remarks, which
seemed to be in accord with the feeling Of
the meeting, and they were listened to with
: much attention.
There was now furious cutlery for 6 the
question " and men seemed in no temper fol-
further hearing. In the confusion that en-
sued d. L. Fuller, Samuel Wells and A. A
> Sweet, all got the floor and were all talking
at the same time. Finally it was yielded t
Mr.. Wells, who for halt hour held the dis
! orderly crowd by we'll considered presen
taton of the views of those favoring the wa
ter supply. His arguments were candid ant
| well put, dDOuHuIn5 III idCIS anu upuEts. Du
we have not the time to write out our note
. of his speech.
We regret to say the audience became yer.
disorderly before Mr.. Wells had conclude
his speech, and refused to listen to him an
! others who afterwards attempted to speak
The Moderator was unable to enforce moder
alton upon the turbulent and impatlen
-, crowd A motion to dismiss toe resolu
:. ton was finally put and carried by an over
. whelmng vote, amid more'' noise and contu
sion - than ever annoyed Gen. Cass on hi
stump campaign.
The meeting voted tax of Is cents on tn
: :, grand list of the vlllags and then voted t
=, di)urn and 90 home, although an attemr
was made to keep up the dance all night ii
= broad daylight for the purpose of seeing
, the village would be sufficiently ungallant
# deprive the ladies of the privilege OF a frt
% lighted and warmed Village Hall for the
9 Sunday Evening meetings.