Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-05-03

The Judge then passed to the considcra.
tion of the Yankee socially, prefacing his
remarks by saying that no man south had
imbibed and fostered stronger preiudices
agaInss our tnkee friends than he. lie
had seen the Yankee in all the busy avoca.
tions Of life, in every variety of business,
political and home association, and of the
impressions so formed he desired mainly
to speak in the plainest and simplest
manner. lie would 60 TO New England
to find in their. town meetings the purest
democracy in tho world, and contrasted
the New England town meeting. where
all the citizens met and took part in the
local legislation, each township, CORE.
spending with our civil districts, levyinc,
collecting and expanding its own taxes,
with our cumbrous county court system.
Tho speaker spoke in admirinS terms of
the simplicity, economy and effectiveness
of the New England system; its great
effect as Il capital school for teaching the
principles Of practical government; its
freedom from narrow partisan ends,
iobhcry and fraud; its pure business
character, and stated that the towns sys-
tenn had "donc more than any other
agency to in(uso into New England that
pluck, energy, activity and force which
has placed her in the forefront of the
Nation in achievement and prosperity
Ine lecturer had been particularly im-
pressed with the home life OF the Yankee
his good houses, their convenience and
neatness, thorough repair fresh painted
fences and out-buildings. More especially
he spoke Of the manner in which the
mistress Of tho homo performed her duties
-neatness, order and good taste prevail
nS throughout her domain. "Shc is
always prepared for anything. and com.
pany cannot take her by surprise" lie
told of some pleasing incidents in his own
experience to illustrate how women OF
hishess mental power, educational attain
ments, social refinement and even Of great
wealth, took pride in their ability to
enter tho kitchen and prepare meal fiji
Tor king or any other mortal" 4
wealthy merchant had stated to him that
he desired his daughter to DO independent
in her own household when she had one
TO be queen of tho kitchen as well as the
psrlor, and the lecturer commented: I'm
the multitude Of charms and accomplish
ments which shonc in the dadem OF the
Yankee wife and girl whom have men.
toned, not one glittcrcd less brightly on
account of their practical knowledge and
discharge of household duties. but, on the
contrary, added lustre to the light
which caused all to beam with greater
enulGence," In every house, newspapers
and magazines were to bo found. The
Yankee reads both sides, and generally
takes two newspapers Oh his own political
taith and the best and strongest of the
opposite party. and is always ready to
meet an argument. llo is goo1-natured
under the ferceSt criticism. They laugh
at the gibes and abuse Of our newspaper
and politicians, and continue TO manufao-
turo goods for our markets.
The lecturer denied the common charge
that tho Yankee lacks in hospitality.
While not so dIflusive and demonstrstive
MS tho southerner, ho Is mono tho less
earnest. and in his quiet, noiseless way
most careful, kind and considcratc. On
this subject the Judge referred simply and
appreciatIvely 10 tho consideration ho had
received ut tho hands of FIX Senator
Hamlin family, in Bangor, as cxempli-
flying the careful and transformations
manner of Yankee hospitality, in which
instance the senator had been attacked by
a democratic paper for entertaining an cx,
rcbcl brigsder, had responded to the
attack nt q republican meeting (it was
during n heated political canvaSs). and
had referred to his guest in most conpli
mentary terms, whilo neither Judge Key
nor his family wero allowed to know Of
the incident, which might have marred
thoir visit, until aftor they left bangor
and accidentally saw Mr.. uamlin's speech
in print.
Tho speaker stated that no doubt bis
hearers thought his opinion Of the Yankee
generally favorable, and would inquire
whether he had no faults. Yes, no had
his full share of faults, but he preferred
not to dwell upon his failings, until he had
exhausted tho good that might bo said o
him. and much as he had said, much
remained to say. lie told tho anecdote
OF the kind speaking neighbor Smith and
his bad neighbor Jones, aud preferred &c
represent Smith.
After having seen the Yankee at hi.
firesde, his table, IN his workshop
on his farm, at his counter
everywhere, he had concluded that he is
a good fellow, and he liked him. Il have
grasped his hand, looked him in tho eve
aud said to him, Our quarrel is ended
We are friends My regard for him il
no wise diminishes my respect, sympathy
and affection for the people of this section
Of the country with whom my life la:
been passed, to whom l owe so much,
aud with whom the remnant of life viii
be spent. 1 have but extended the circl,
that embraces my kindred until Il
includes Our Yankee Cousin. .--,J,Sdg,
! Ken, IN CbditHno0gn Commercial.