Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-27


members of the party about the city. Two
hours were pleasantly spent in visiting va
rious points OF interest of which the Queen
City has many. The lumber wharyes,
ureen Mount Cemetery where stands the
monument of Ethan Allen, Lake View
cemetery, the college grounds, the busi-
ness streets, and numberless fine residences
and beautiful grounds were visited and
elected from all surprise that the city was
indeed so beautiful. Fortunes are yearly
expended on the grounds alone about pri-
yate residences, hence they are made as
beautiful and attractive as wealth and skill
can render them. Among those We saw
the most noticeable were those of l.. G.
cannon, Mr.. Davis of the great lumber
firm of Shepard & Davis and loveliest of
all that of D: c: Linsley. The growth of
the city within the past FIVE years has been
remarkable, almost doubling within that
time. The second lumber mart in the
United States, with scenery unsurpassed,
| and ample room still left, its growth has
but just begun. 1t is well called the
Queen City" And not alone of Vermont;
one will be compelled to look far TO find its
equal in all respects.
At l0.45 Thursday forenoon the party
embarked on the steamer Vermont, - the
finest boat belonging to the Champlain
transportation Co., and commanded by
Capt. W. Ill. Flagg. The party numbered
Just 80; the day was charming and every
body In the best of spirits. We are now
passing historic ground. To the north
west and almost IN sight is Plattsburgh
Bay and the city where was fought the me-
morable battle on land and water between
American and British forces, Sept. IL. 1914.
Passing Rock Dunder, Juniper Island and
the Four Brothers. small islands, we make
the first stop at the pleasant little village of
Essex, n. Y. Wepass Split Rock, re-
markable natural curiosity; Fort Cassin on
the Vermont side, named after 1t. Cassin
OF the American navy, who with 200 men
repulsed on the l4th Of May, 1914, strong
British force which attempted to destroy
the American fleet then getting ready for
sea in the neighboring creek We also
make brief landings at West Port, Port
Henry, Crown Point, all on the New York
side, and at $50 land at Fort Ticonderoga,
that spot of most interest to every Yer
monter. At Port Henry are extensive iron
works, and at Crown Point the ruins of
tort and extensive fortifcations. The party
partook Of an excellent dinner on board the
Vermont, and rather reluctantly left that
beautiful boat with the pleasant society and
courteous attentions Of the Captain and
- all hands
The exercises of the Association. the
pleasures of the excursion, the courteSies
received along the entire route, the good
feeling and sociability manifested, made
this by far the most agreeble and ENJOYABLE
reunion the Association has ever held
From the Middlebury Register
The members of this Association met at
Burlington on the 5th inst. and were hand
somely entertained by some of the city off-
cials and other citizens. Carriages were
provided, and were in readiness at about 8
o clock, so that those who desired to look at
the various places of interest in the city
were gratified. As the time was limited,
all our examinations necessarily were hur-
ried. While at the College Library build
ing, Prof Perkins was especially attentive
TO the visitors. The lower story of the
building is devoted to natural history. and
embraces large collection ofrare and valu-
able specimens. Many ascended to the OBJ
servatory of the College to enjoy one of the
most extensive and magnificent views to he
obtained in Vermont. Looking west, north
and south, you have the city spread out be-
fore you like map. The ground on which
it stands naturally slopes to the west until
1t reaches the shore of the lake. At first, as
you drive west, you observe many stately
dwellings of the solid men of Burlington
Passing on. you may see many elegant
churches of the different denomina tiOnS
You soon as you approach the centre, begin
to see signs of trade and commerce, where
the stores, banks, hotels, law AMI insurance
offices are congregated. Passing on, You
soon are in the - lumber region, where all
Is business and hurry-unshlpping barges
loaded with lumber, while it is being haul
ed away to the yards to be piled up, or
taken directly to the planning mills, there to
be planed, tongued and grooved or cut up
into doors, blinds, &c. This large business
is in the hands of a few wealthy enterpris-
ing citizens OF that :town, who started the
lumber trade supposing that . something
could be done in that line, and it has gone
on, increasing until hundreds OF acres are
occupied on the lake by this business alone
giving employment To quite an army of
operatives who earn good wages and dis
tribute their earnings among the various
departments of trade. The citizens of Bur-
llngton true to their own interests, formed
a company, and contributed to its stock,
and built several manufacturing establish |
ments which were soon occupied by enter |
prising mechanics, who have not only bene |
fitted themselves but have contributed large
iy to the thrift and growth of the place
generally. Thus demonstrating the fact.
that a comparatively small outlay expended |
To foster and nurse mechanical enterprises |
in town is sure to be rewarded with sue
cess, while narrow and niggardly and in |
different course towards such enterprises, i |
sure to bring upon a town depression,
81 ualor and poverty.