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