Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-10

1HS nunnos tho bss~Tu VIII sHc eS@~' A~~
IN and iron balls. broken bsyonets, and
English filpts. have / picked up on their
which can not, look upon
without thinking Of death.struggles and
the horrible shout Of war. And thore too
10 Plattsburgh, In whose waters Commo-
dorc McDonough INDICATED the honor OF
tho Stars aud Stripes of freedom.
"Tho associations am now to speak Of
are OF . personal character; and the first
Of three names before me Is that Of 10.
seph Torrey. the present professor Of moral
and intellectual philosophy in the Univer-
sity Of Vermont. AS a citizen he Is one
Of the most amiable and beloved of men.
AS one Of the faculty Of the University.
he occupies high rank, and is partic-
ular favorite with all his students -
As a scholar too Professor Torrey occu-
pies an exalted station.
But was mostly Interested IN Mr. Tor
rey es a man of taste in the Fpno Arts.
In evcryt hing but the mere execution he
member the counseis of his experience
and knowledge. A course Of lectures on
the arts forms a portion OF his instruction
as professor. and trust that they will
eventually be published for the benefit of
our country. He has also translated from
the German Of schelling most ADMIRABLE
discourse entitled Relation Of tho Arts
Of Design TO Mature" copy Of which
ought b Be IN tho hands Of every young
sxtfsks -
"John Henry Hopkins. d. D.. Btzhop Of
Vermont, IL another Of tho principal at.
fractions Of Burlington. The history Of his
life, the expression Of his countenance.
and his general department all speak Of
the peace Of Cod Considering the num-
Der and diversity Of his requirements I
think hin, a very remarkable man.
His contributions to the world OF letters
are of rare value. having published VOL
umes entitled christianity vindicated, ;
The Primitive Church. British Reforma-
tion,' and Letters to the Clergy
THE Bishop OF Vermont is also a man
Of remarkable taste with regard to archi-
lecture, music and painting: in which
departments as an amateur he has done
himself great credit Not only did he
plan and superntend the building Of the
edfce for his recent school. but he has
published an interesting book on arnhi-
lecture. wherein he appears to be as much
at home as Christopher Wren. . The
best Of all his artistic productions 10 pic.
ture representing Our Saviour blessing
little children Though done in water
colors and considered by the artist a
sketch for a larger picture there are some
heads in It that would have called forth
compliment from even the larnented All.
ston.
Now I come to the Hon. George p
Marsh. Of whom. II were to follow the
bent Of my feelings. could write a com.
plete volume. Though yet in the earl,
prime Of life, he is a sage in learning ant
wisdom. About two years ago
almost without his knowledge, he wa.
elected to a seat in the lower House o.
Congress. where he at once began to max.
an impression as a statesman. As an ora
tor he is not snowy and passionate, bu
plain. forcible and earnest.
| His knowledge of the Fine Arts is prob
ably moro extensive than that of an,
other man in this country. and his eritica
taste is equal to his knowledge. As al
author Mr.. Marsh has done but little II
extent but enough to secure a seat besid,
Edward Everett, with whom he has beer
/ compared. He Is not a visionar,
but devoted lover of truth. whether i
be in history, poetry or the arts.
But my chief object in speaking of thi
gentleman was to introduce a passing no
tice Of his library. which is undoubtedl,
the most unique in this country. Th
building itself. which stands near hi
dwelling, is Of brick and arranged withou
great taste. You enter it, as it was ofte,
my privilege, and find yourself in a per
feet wilderness of gorgeous books an,
portfolios Of engravings. OF books MI
Marsh owns some Ave thousand volumes
His collection of Scandinavian literatur
is supposed to be the most complete tina
can be found outside Of the northern king
doms." The author then goes into costa
cies over many Of the priceless volume
now contained in the Marsh library in tn
University Of Vermont's famous Billing
library building.
| In postscript Mr.. Lanman says: /"
cannot leave the place without mention
ing two more of it's sttractions,--Judg
Mech, the farmer, and John H. Peck. tn
merchant. OF the former who restless jus
without the town, would remark that hi
mortal part 10 six feet and a half high
and weight nearly four hundred pound.
and perfect counterpart in body as we
as in mind Of the immortal Jack Falstaf
He is the proprietor OF the largest graz
ing farm in New England. which contain
three thousand acres. and at the preser
moment gives food to nearly four thou
sand sheep. The judge is one Of the mos
hospitable Of men"
"Of Mr. Peck it will not do for me to sa
but q single word He ia inst such a n, O