Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-07-26


SENATORS AoRRrLL's PICTURESQUE AND LOVE
LY COUNTRY SEAT.
The homo of Hon. Justin 8. Morrill, is in
the town of StraHord. which is reached
from Sharon station. on the Central Yer
mont Railroad, by pleasant drive of eight
miles among the hills that separate the
valleys of White and Connecticut rivers.
Tie place is not unlike many another
country village, having its unpretentious
hotel, a store or two. few mechanics
shops postoffice and two churches. 1t
would be readily inferred that one born and
reared among the sunny slopes Of the Green
Mountains would always retain more or
less attachment for their rural beauty.
This is eminently true of the distinguished
Senstor from Vermont. Nothing in fact
could present stronger contrast to the
strife and turmoil Of public life than the
peaceful quiet which dwelis among the hills
where lie has fixed his home. Though not
pre-eminent for beauty. where so many
charming places as there are in Vermont
are asserting their claims. still the town OF
StraHJrd, where the Senator has passed the
larger portion of his life, has many Of the
attractions which belong to the mountain
scenery for which tho State is noted. Par
tcularly is this true of that portion of
the town which is 30 emphstically
the home of the Senator Upon the side
Of a broad valley, with grand sweep of
hills rising on every side and clothed 10
living green to their submits, he has erect
ed beautiful cottage. literally for home
and place OF rest in days not devoted t.
the public service. Ample and spacious
10 md II htaho laH tl-nth
every variety of fruit and foliage the eli
mate will permit to be cultivated. A
spacious library, well filled with choice
books, including many valuable works Sc
lected in Europe. is by no means one of the
least attractions of this beautiful place. 1t
would not be strange, then, that one of the
genial habits and cultivated tastes of the
Senator should gladly turn to this spot, so
lar from the macding crowd" whenever
the pressure OF public duties will per-
nit. 1t has been made, in all its
outward adornments and interior ar
rangements. with reference to its surround
ings, and as dwelling place among neigh
bors ard friends and kindred. Among
other charms which cluster round this
home OF rural quiet is the generous hosp
tality and homelike welcome the stranger
within its gates is sure to receive at the
hands of its eminent occupant. Nor should
We forget, IN speaking of the home of one
Of our most prom inent statesmen. to sllude
to the accomplished wife, whose culture and
genial presence pervaces with graceful
courtesy this quiet retreat. Long may it so
remain. and long may he. whose national
reputation has given now lustre to his
native State. live to enjoy the honor due to
lie so earnestly and so faithfully cOnse
Grated to the public service.
SENATOR EDMUNDs' UNCOVERED RESIDENCE AT
BURLINGTON.
Senator Edmunds' Vermont home is
beautifully located in the central portion
OF Burins too, oulg two blocks away from
the City square. 70 the north it fronts
on Main street, to tho west on Union
street. The grounds are spacious, con-
tanning some four acres or over, are
inclosed with Il high picket fence.
and are adorned, especially along the streets,
with rich protusion of shrubbery and shade
trees. majestic elms. wide-spreading naples
and evergreens commingliDg, giving them.
from the outside, almost the appearance of
a veritable forest. Inside are fruit trees,
ornamental shrubbery and walks laid out to
various portions of the grounds. The resi-
dence. which fronts on Main street and
stands some rods back, is plain, brick
structure. with green blinds and dark trim
mings. and is rigidly devoid of any attempt
at ornamentation or architectural display.
Inside 1t is characterized by the same
plsinness. though it is at once oommo-
dious and convenient and possesses all
the modern improvements. The out
buildings are in keeping with the
rest. and the whole establishment makes
just such model home as one who knows
the Senator would expect to see-plain, un-
Ostentatious. substantial, solid-worth all
it locks, and more, ton. The cerrisguway
enters the grounds from Church street, and
broad gravel drive leads to and past the
house to the barns and rear. OF lats Mr..
Edmnnds has not occupied his Vermont
home. but has left it in care of tenant
The reason is that his business has been
such-often having committee business to
attend to when Congress was not in session.
and also having an important law practice
in Washing tOn-that he could be absent
from the capital Tor but a short time each
year, which he has usually spent with his
iamiiy at some summer resort. the greater
por ton of his time being spent at his home
in Washing ton, l4lI Massac husetts avenue