represented among the operatives.  The mills, mostly small, are located with a view to an opportunity for using water power, yet none are without steam power as well.  In the same neighborhood are the large farms and expensive estates of the mill-owners, the wealthiest class in the community.  Between the villages, in fact, upon all the roads, every turn brings in sight pleasing views which never repeat themselves or become monotonous.  The cemetery is itself one of the most beautiful spots in the neighborhood.  A massive granite gateway is being put up, the gift of the late Thomas Allen.  For a long distance the road leads through a thick forest of maple, pine and oak trees.  A swiftly-running brook crosses the path; a quiet clear pond with grassy banks lies to one side.  If the visitor will remain motionless for a short time, birds and squirrels show themselves in all directions, and fill his ears with the sounds of the woods.  Far away may be seen the white houses and the church spires of the town.  No resting place for the dead could be more peaceful, more inspiring to meditation on the part of those who walk in the light of day.  By the grave of General Bartlett stands a cross all covered with graceful hanging Southern moss.  Below is a beautiful bed of flowers, cared for with a constant devotion, and by the same loving hands has been added a large natural rock, imbedded in the ground.  On it is fixed a large tablet with this inscription: 

  William Francis Bartlett,
  Brigadier General and Brevet Major General
  united states volunteers. 
  Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts,
  June 6th, 1840. 
  Died in Pittsfield,
  December 17th, 1876. 
  A Soldier, undaunted by wounds and imprisonment. 
  A Patriot, formost in pleading for reconciliation. 
  A Christian, strong in faith and charity,
  His life was an inspiration,
  His memory is a trust.

Pittsfield, although one of the largest towns in the country, is not ambitious to try a city form of government.  Five years ago a charter was procured, but no action was taken upon it.  There is no disposition on the part of those who favor the plan to force it into notice before public opinion is ripe on the subject At the annual town meetings where a majority of the voters are present there have thus far been few attempts at unfair management.  The best portion of the community take the most active share in the proceedings.  Thus there exists a real Democracy, an inestimable educator of the people possible only among an energetic people, who, by inheritance, have acquired a love for the practical; in the absence of arbitrary government have been long accustomed to the use of political rights, and from their character combine in their thoughts and actions, reason with understanding and conscience with religious sentiment.