Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-03-17
The Centennial Expositiou .
TIE CITIZENS MEETING.

O'eo III City Hall, on Wednesday, Marcel
i''n' at O'Clock p. m, to devise ways snc
means Tor the proper representation of this
state at the Centennial Exposition at Phil
adelphia. The meeting was called to orda,
oy the Hon. 10 D. Hatch, and on motion
OF L. W. Peck, Gen. George W. Grandey,
Oh 'ergennes, was elected chairman. Gen.
urandey was somewhat averse to occupying
the position, but after the solicitations Of
Nessrs j. Halsey Cushman and joseph
Folsnd' and the general expression of desire
on the part OF the meeting, be consented to
serve. On taking the chair be gracefully
returned thanks for the unexpected honor
conferred upon him and briefly alluded to
the objects Of the meeting.
On motion Of Major John W. Newton. of
IT. Adams, Hon. George H. Bigelow was
electen Secretary, out declined and was ex-
ensed- On motion of Gen ". " Henry.
MAJOR j. Halsey Cushman, of the Benning-
ton banner, was chosen. and took MS seat
The Secretary then read the call, after
which Hon q. e. Benedict suggested that
At any OF the Centennial Commissioners
were present the meeting would like to hear
from them. None being present, the Sec
rotary proceeded to read letters of regret
from j, Estey i Co; W. r. Sanford. of
/ Orwell, and Dr. Middleton Goldsmith. of
/ Rutland
/ Major Newton stated that he was author
ized BY MessTs. John Gregory Smith and
horthngton c. NTH, to say that their
hearty sympathy was with the movement
and that they would do their full share
Hon. y. L Sprague, Jr.. OF Brandon, in
response to question from Major Cush-
man. stated in reference to his offer to erect
a building for the State headquarters on
the exhibition ground, that he had as vet
received no response from the State gov
ernment Whatever Is to be done must be
done right soon, and whatever the plan
adopted he would do his part.
Hon Henry Clark, Of the Rutland Glo5e,
recited the history Of the proposed extra
session Of the Legislature, and moved that
committee Of three be appointed to wait
On Governor Peek and invite his attendance
at the meeting Carried, ana the Chair
appointed as such committee. Messrs Henry
Clark, ". W Grout. Of Barton. and Henry
Lane, Of Cornwall
Hon Daniel Roberts. OF thi- city.
thought it disgrace to the State not to be
represented at the Centennial expressed
his good will toward the movement. and of
isrred to do hi- part in the way Of con
;ributions
Hon Joseph Poland Of Montpelier, NOV
Cd that Il committee OF seven be appointed
10 retire and consult and present to the
meeting a definite plan Of action
Hon Carolus Noye- didn't see the use oe
appointing such committee, if the meet
ing iIi not take enough interest in the
matter to get up some plan OF is own
DR.. II. D Holton, Of Bratteboro, thought
1t would be disgrace to do nothing and
seconded Mr.. Poland's motion.
The motion was carried and the chair ap-
pointed a. such committee Messrs. Joseph
Poland, II. D. Holton. E. ". Peck. Henry
Clark. W. ". Grout, NJ Slade and Nor
man Millington.
Pending the appointment Of the last com
mlttee, Governor Peck entered the hall and
was received with applause. He spoke at
some length a. to the plan and objects of
the exposition. In answer to q question
from DR.. Holton, he stated that he felt
Ia \
Sprague. Jr-, as he thought that in doing
so he would be oyerstepping the limits Of
the power Of the executive In reference to
the proposed special session Of the Legisla-
tGre, lie Taid Jaat Il members of the House
favored it. 4s did not answer the commit
tees circular, six returned a qualified an
sweF. and very few opposed it. The large
majority OF the Senate favored it
Alter some remarks by Captain John T.
Drew, the meeting adjourned Til evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The committee Of seven appointed at the
afternoon session reported through Hon.
Norman Millington, recommending the
adoption Of the following resolutions
Rss5h-I, That tue Governor OF the state de re-
quested to lmmun ale at once - tn The Centennial
commissioners. al Philadelphia, and apply FOR
suitable site Tor building Tor the state oiYeruont
and the privilege OF erecting The same as proposed
10 the public Oier made By Hon N. T. sprague
j.. Of Brandon on a proper guaranty being fur
uished thar the funds necessary t0I the such
building shall he provided.
Re50tsd, That We recommend the appointment
q The foil wing named gentlemen a. committee
raise the funds essaTy for the said purI n
favorable response is received u the applca
= ID
Redded Proctor Rutland Henry Lane, Cornwall.
NJ. = Co burn, Manchester; F. Thompson Brat
tebJr0; John ". Hartshorn, Lunenburgh; 10 ID.
Hatch Burlington F s. stranshan- 81. Adams p.
s benjamin, Nolcltt; Joseph Bates ID Derby W.
erout- Barton HiTam Harlow, Windsor Ros
well Farnham. Bradford Jed P Ladd. Aiburgh
Dudley p. Hail Lyndon.
In answer to questions. Mr. Millington
stated that TIE sum of money necessary TO
be raised was about s. 600 or s.. 500, and
that Col. Sprague's offer was still open
Captain Drew moved the adoption Of the
report
Hon Caroluz Moves thought that cover
nor Peck would decline to act as requested
aud that Col. Sprague would withdraw his
offer The Centennial Exposition was not
entirely one of industry, but Fourth Of
July on a grand scale The present move
ment at this late hour would prove q
failure
Captain Drew spoke OF the legal question
as TO the Governor action, and Henry Clark
stated that if the building was to be erect
ed it was an absolute necessity for Governor
Peck to ask the Centennial Commissioners
for an assignment Of ground and perm,
sion to build.
Major J Halsey Cu.hmau made chsrac
teristic and stirring speech. lie criticised
Governor Peek's course severely and ex-
pressed his belief that he would take no
action under the present resolutions
Hon Daniel Roberts thought there was |
nothing in the first resolution Of which |
Governor Peck had declined to approve
lie favored the resolutions, a did also Gen. |
Grout and DR. HoltOn
1t was stated that Governor Peck had said |
that if the expenses Of running the building
wtre guaranteed be would accept Col. |
Sprggue's offer.
The chair then put the question and the |
resolutions were carried unanimously, after /
hich the meeting adjourned
GREAT REyvAL-The gospel meetings,
which commenced Wednesday, at Enos-
burgh Falls. have caused great awaken
ing there Many wanderers have been re
claimed. and numerous conversions have |
taken place The other afternoon, at the |
prayer and praise meeting, ninety persons |
spoke.
FAIruRE.. - John A Moore, clothing
dealer in ST. Johnsbury. has been !
closed up de owes between $50 900 and /
80 m, II - = 400 ,ro.,b Of 1oods Z