Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-06

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Our respected townsman, Carlos Baxter,
died on the the 2Sth ult, at the age OF
sixty-fve years.
Mr.. Baxter was born at Bloomington, Or-
leans County. Jan. 18th, 1909. His father
was Hon. William Baxter, prominent
lawyer of northeastern Vermont Alter
receiving an academical education, he be-
came a 'student in Norwich University under
the administration of Capt. Alden Part
ridge, and remained there until he entered
the University of Vermont in le26, which
| institution he left at the end of his Sophie
more year, and graduated at Union College
in 1880. Adopting the law as his profession,
| he attended lectures at Cambridge, Mass,
al the same time as Charles Sumner, and
afterwards at New Haven, Conn Upon his
admission to the bar, he located in Burling
ton, where he has resided ever since. Pos
sessed OF an ample fortune, he did not long
follow the law but engaged in extensive
business projects. and was at one time largely
identified with the manufacturing interests
/ of Burlington and Winooski, being one of
the original stockholders of the Burlington
Woollen Mil. To most worthy enterprises
he was generous, and always took deep in
terest in public affairs.
An ardent Wing, he was elected repre-
sentative from Burlington in $40, that
most exciting year in the history of Ameri-
can politics, and many there are that re-
member well 90. X. SO, the memorable
words which announced his majority. lie
was reelected in 1911, and was an inluen-
tlal member Of the General Assembly. of
strong anti-s.ayery convictions, he joined
the Republican party at its organization,
and was made, in 1862, the first Collector
OF Internal Revenue for this congressional
district, an Office which he acceptably filled
and held until 1867 Since then his health
has gradually failed him, and he has led a
quiet life. An enthusiastic admirer of
Horace Greeley, he earnestly supported
him for President in the last National
election.
Mr. Baxter was man of large stature and
fine presence. lie had many eccentricities, vet
he always enjoyed the respect of his fellow
citizens, and loved the society of his intimate
friends. lie had a good mind, was fond of
books, and possessed much independence of
thought and action. Ofan indolent turn, he
perhaps lacked ambition, and did not
achieve the honors or influence for which
nature and education had well fitted him.
lie was a man Of strict integrity. kind to
the poor, and did many charitable acts.
which the world knew little of. As one of
our prominent and oldest citizens. who has
grown up with Burlington, for over forty
years of its history, his taking away will
he felt with regret
Mr. Bakers disease was paralysis, the
first shock Of which Frustrated him some
four years ago. The last and fatal attack
was on the Goth ult., when his whole
right side was paraly1ed, and he has re-
manned almost unconscious from the first
lie has had all the care that kind and
loving friends and relatives and the best OF
medical skin could furnish. hut with No
/ avail.
Mr.. Baxter was the younger brother OF
the late Hon. Portus Baxter, for several
years the representative Of this district in
Congress. lie married daughter Oh
+. H. Deming, Esq, Of this city, who diel
many years ago. Three daughters survive
Bliss of Bennington Caroline NJ. wife o
b. b. smalley Of this city, and Miss Francs
4. Baxter, who has pr esided over his house
hold for some time pa 1.