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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
One Day and a half in the Life Of a
baccO(}hGWGr,

Saturday, July, %, 1943.-Took my hat for a
walk; wife, as wives are apt to, began to load me
with messages upon seeing me ready to so out.
Asked me to call at cousin MS and borrow for
her the Sorrows of Werter. Hate to have wife
read such namby PANTY stuf1-but must humor
her whms, and conclude that | had rather she
would take pleasure over Werter's Sorrow, than
employ her tongue in making "sorroW" for your
humble servant.
Got to cousin MS door. Now cousin M. is an
old maid, and dreadful tidy woman. Like tidy
women we'll enough, but can't bear your dreadful
tidy ones, because am always in dread, while on
their premises, lest should offend their supera-
tive neatneSS by a bit OF gravel on the sole OF my
boot, or such matter
Walked in, delivered my message, and seated
myself in one of her cane-bottomed chairs, while
she rummaged the book case. Forgot to take out
my Cayendish before | entered, and while she
hunted, felt the tide rising. No sptbox in the
ROOM Windows closed. Floor carpeted. Stove
vanished. Looked to the fire pIace-full OF
brown; here was fix. Felt the floods Of essence
ofcavendiSh accumulating. Began to reason will
myself whether, as last alternative, it were bet
ter to drown the flowers, redaub the HEARTH o
food the carpet Mouth in the mean time, pref
ty we'll filled. To add to my misery, she began
to ask questions. Did you ever read this book
Eyes ma'am' said in voice like frog from tn
UOtLOll VI WCllj NHcn 1 NIcuCu pooA3 uuht "h
all were with Pbaraoh'5 host in the bottom OF tn
red sea- How do you like it, inquired the indie
fatigable querist. Pretty WELL said |. She a
last found the Sorrows Of Werter, and came to
ward me. 20 dear cousin Oliver, don't put you
head on the back of the chair; now don't, you
grease it, and take off the gliding could nc
answer her, having now lost the power of speec
entirely, and my cheeks were distended like thos
of toad under a mushroom. Why Oliver
said my perscverng tormonter, unconscious of til
reason of my appearance, you are sick, kno'
you are, your face is dreadfully swelled;' aud be
fore could prevent her, her harshorn was CLAP
ped to my distended nosrils. AS my mouth wa
imperturaby closed The orilice of my nasal organ
wore at thattim my only breathing place. Judg
then what comnIotion full snuff of hartshor
created among my oactorics
bolted for the door, and hearty achee- he
relieved my proboscis, and tobacco chye, &c., a
at once disgorged from my mouth restored ME ii
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THOMAS MORRIS,
of Ohio.

81 rejoice, that the abolition Of slavery throughout the
civilized world is no longer Troblemaca it seems to be
almost universally conceded that this stupendous fraud
upon portion of the human is fast drawing to a
close and the great question with us is truly, what meas
ures are best suited to accomplish this desirable end in
the United States.
'sPolitical action is necessary to produce
moral reformation in nation and that action with US
can only be eectuay exercised through the ballot box
And surely the ballot box never be used for more
noble purpose than to restore and secure to every man
his inaenabe rights. "-1hOmaS Morris.
am not disposed to submitto the dctation of savehol
ding power or to abrdge the freedom of speech or of The
press the right of Petition constitutonay secured
to the citizens of this country; and if the slaveholdng
power, by attempting to do shall dig its own grave
and nhume its own vctms it will not be the fault of TIT
free Sates.-.Morris Letter to Il. Campbell, 1887.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
The 'Friar,'

In Ireland warming pan is called friar. Not
many years ago, an unsophsticaed girl took SER
vice in hotel in the town Of. Poor thing,
she had never heard of warming pan in her life,
though she regularly confessed to trlar once
year 1t so happened on cold and drIzZly night,
that priest took lodgings in the Inn. He had
traveller far, and being weary retired at an early
hour. Soon after, the mistress of the house called
the servant girl.
Betty, put the frar into No. g..
Up went Betty to the poor priest.
Your reverence must go into number ., my
mistress says
How, what" asked he annoyed, at being dis
turbed.
Your reverence must go into No. g.
There was no help for it, and the priest arose,
donned dressing gown, and went into NO. D..
In about fifteen minutes the mistress called to
Betty.
Put the frar into No. A.
Betty said something about disturbing his rever-
ence, which her mistress did not understand 30
she told the girl in sharp voice. to do always as
she directed her, and she would always do right
Up went Betty, and the unhappy priest despite
| his angry protestations was obliged to turn out OF
ed ere the girl was told to put the friar into No.
and the poor priest thinking that everybody wa
mad in the house, and sturdy resolving to quit
in the morning. crept into the damp sheets OF NO
s. But he was to enjoy no peace there. Bett!
was again directed to put the triar into No. 8, ant
with tears in her eyes she obeyod In about al
: hour the andlady concluded TO go to bed herself
and the frar was ordered into her room. Won
= dering what it all meant Betty reused up tn
? priest and told him that he must go into No. II
1t SO happened that the husband of the landlad
g was troubled with the green-eyed monster. Coin
up to bed, therefore, before his wife, his susp
cions were confirmed by seeing between his ow
: sheets, man sound asleep. TO rouse the slee[
t er and kick him into the street, was the work Of
= moment; nor was the mistske explained till tn
+ next day. when the priest informed the innkeept
I what outrages had been committed upon him. an
It he learned 10 his amazement, that he had been SCI
b wing the whole night as a warming pan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
nv Mothers Grave.

| love TO think of my mothers grave. When
engaged in the active scenes of life, or even in the
gddy throng, one thought of that DEAR sacred spot,
brings to mind thousand associations connected
with the dear sleeper there. Though months
have passed since last saw Though numerous
hills and wales separate me from that much loved
spot-yet at this very moment it seems directly be-
fore me. And oft in meditation fancy myself
seated beside that lonely grave, holding commun-
ion with that santed mother. Then my whole
life comes up in review before me- The days OF
my childhood seem but yesterday, or scarce so long
AGO. In fancy | seem acting in the same scenes
then acted. The cot Of my father, "that dear ma
tive home," with the many associations connected
Herewith, appear in all their former Ioveness.-
In these meditations almost forget that she who
was the centre of our happy circle, sleeps in the
grave. But so it is. She sleeps in death. The
noise and hustle of life she heeds not. She ha
gone to rest No more will she pour out her sou
in earnest PRAYER to God, that his blessing nigh
rest upon her absent son. No more will her voice
be heard in giving wise counsel to those who look
ed to her for direction.
Her voice now joins with eraphs1brlght,
In songs Of praise, in realms OF light.
Though these medtatons are gloomy and sad
nevertheless love to engage in them; for by thel
nv heart is made better. AS | think of the viz
tues and wori~9f that departed one, cndeayor I
initiate those virtues, that may be possessed Q
her worth Should be in possession OF this,
j know
When comes the time that must die,
With low I'll lay this body by;
NV soul with God will be at rest,
i Forever happy, everbest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

SAFE MODE OF BLAsrING.-lt is known to
many individuals, though not to the public general
", that rocks may be blasted without rammlng
down pounded brick on the charge. This IS the
mode. Put rye straw into the hole; if one be
not long enough, use too, running the top OF one
into the other, tying paper around the Joint. Then
nut in the charge of powder, and prime the straw,
and then fill up the hole with fine dry sand with
out rammng. Nothing more is necessary prepara-
tory to touching the match.
We lately saw at the place Of the Brook Farm
Association, the effects of blasting under direction
of Mr., Holland, who has tried both modes, and it
seemed the greatest execution was done by the
use of sand. Mr. Abel Kenny, Dorchester, IN
forms us that person once blasting for him, pur-
sued this mode in more than one hundred cases
and it was attended with good success.
In the common mode of blasting, there IL dan
Ger in ramming down the brick, III drawing out th'
Wire, and in drilling out charge that fails BY
the mode we have named, all these dangers arr
entirely obviated, and the business rendered safe
for if the charge fails, and there be any DANCE
in taking out the sand and powder with scoop
water may be turned in, and then the whole re
moved with safety.
One person was lately much injured in Dcd
ham, by discharge while ramming down, an
we named, not long since, an instance OF INJURY
West Cambridge, by drilling out charge with tn
use of water Many lives are lost, and more ar
wounded every year by blasting; and tins sal
mode is worthy Of traI,-Boston C"'t'Va1or'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
Democratic Candidate for President.
JAMES K. POLK.
A STAKEHOLDER of Tennessee.

A STAKEHOLDER of Tennessee,
As Speaker in Congress, he gave great license to rowd
ism and insubordination.
His greatest claims are, that he is in favor OF the imme-
date annexation of Texas at all hazards and is pet q
Gen. jackson.
The convention which nominated Mr. Folk resolVed"''
flat all efforts of the aboli,n or others, made to in
duce Congress to interfere Dh questions of Slavery
TO take 1NclpIENT in relation thereto calcu-
lated to lead the most alarming and dangerous conse-
ouences and that all such efforts have inevitable ten
dency to diminish the happiness of the people and endan-
ger the stability and permanency Of the Union, and ought
not be counenanced by any friend Of political nst-
tutions"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
SEASON OF PRAYER.

Come to the morning prayer
Come let us kneel and pray
Prayer is the christian pilgrims staff,
To walk with God all day.
At noon, beneath the Rock
or ages, rest and pray
Sweet is that shelter from the heat,
When the sun smltes by day.
At evening, shut thy door,
Round the home altar pray
And finding there the house Of God
AT Heavens gate close the day,
When midnight wells our eyes,
Oh it is sweet to say,
sleep, but my heart waketh, Lord,
With thee TO watch and pray.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
MY COUNTRY.

MY country! Ills OF lhee,
Sweet land of Liberty
Ofthee singh"
Thy woods, thy valleys, and thy hills,
Thy mighty streams and mountain rlls,
Thy countless spires which upward glow
Frem northern Maine to Mexico
Are fair TO gaze upon: and thou,
With freedoms wreath around thy brow,
Sing'st to the earth thy lofty song
A christian nation, free and strong.
To thee the distant isles have bowed,
And nations tuned their praise aloud,
Till farthest lands, and boundlcss sea,
Have brought their offerings to thee.
Proud gifts of science and of art
Who seeks may gain-who wills lmpart;
While seats Of learning, far and wide,
From crowded mart to mountain side,
By splendid dome and cottage wild
Stand open to the humbest child.
But if to-day-the freest man
Who names himselfAmercan,
Should teach one home born SLAVE to read
The book which holds his Gospel creed
A refuge for such outlaw waits,
With walls of stone and iron CRATES!
A heavier lash-a stronger chain
For him who dared the knowledge gain!
MARTHA HEMPsTEAl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

GOOD JoKE.-The Wing and Democratic leaders
attach mighty importance to their differences on the
tariff. As illustration of the great dissmilarity of
views entertained by their leaders, friend of ours on
Saturday last read the sentiments of Clay as set forth in
his Raleigh Speech and those of Mr. Polk, as given in his
letter to Mr. Kane, and then called on an intelligent Wing
to say which Nh. Clay's whereupon the wing
promptly laid claim to the sentiments of Mr.. Polk The
experiment tried three times the day with the
same result The salvation of the country surely must
depend proper settlement Of this great controver-
sy Liberty Courier,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

CHEAP PosrAeE.-We are glad to see public
attention turning to this matter. A letter from
professor Wright, now in England, says of the 9d-
mnirabe postage system of that country, You
NAV send letter, Of no matter how many pieces
Of 9aner. or containing no matter what dry sub
stances, if it does not weigh over half all ounce
to any part of the kingdom for penny, or two
cents; if it weighs more than half an ounce ana less
than an ounce four cents, and so on. rms mas
wonderful consequences 1t sets all the people tc
corresponding, resuscitates old friendships, ere
ates new ones facilitates all manner of traffic, an(
pays clear profit of three millions Of dollars pei
annum. 1t may be called the grand clvizer ant
universal educator of the people,"
If this be the effect Of cheap postage system IL
England, why should it not have the same, OF evel
better effect in the United States!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

negro slaves cannot be the sube of property. shall
not dwell long upon this speculative abstraction 1hat
is propery Gchich the lar declares TO be property
Two hundred years of legislation have sanctioned and
sanctifed negro slaves as property"
" If had been a citizen of Pennsylvania when Frank
Inns plan (of gradual enamel paon) adopted, should
have voted fer it, because, by possibility could the
black race gain the ascendancy in that State. But
if had been them were now citizen oil any OF the
planting States-the southern southwestern States
IshouM have opposed, and aCOuM continue to oppose
a"y scheme 'ohoteUer Of emancipation gradual or IN"
mediate'
"It is NOT TRUE, and REJOICE that it is not true,
that EITHER of the two great parties in this country has
any DESIGN or AIM at ABOLITION. should DEEPLY
LAMENT iii were true II Cloys Speech in the Sen
ate, Feb. 7, 1889.
would suffer the torures of the inqusition before
would sign bill having for its object the abolition of sa-
very in the District of Columbia, in any manner give
countenance to the proec-C lay's remark to Wise, Al
Discussion implies deliberations deliberation is preim-
mary to action The people Of the North have no right
to act upon the subject of Southern slavery, and therefore
they have no right to deliberate-No RIGHT TO DIS
cUss!-Clay'S Speech, 1887.
1t was in this very chamber Senator Holmes, of Maine,
presiding in a committee of the Senate and in commit
tee of "a ofthe House of Representatives, on Sabbath
uQg that the terms were by WHICH
compromise was elfected!-CIay'S Tariff Speech Feb
25, 1888.
The most convenient route from Washington City tt
the slave regions bordering the Ohio and upper Misss
sippi rivers is through Washington Pennsylvania l
Pennsy vana, the preext that she is free State an'
cannot tolerate slavery her soil, should obsruct th
free transit Of slaves the national road and undertake
to set them all free their ouney-is it not most i'm
portan the saveholdng States, and to the Union itself
that Congress should have the power to provide that slave
may be held and pass IN ranSitu through Pennsylvania
in spite of any local regulation against it, Such powe
in Congress is essential TO the welfare of the Norher
savehoding States
Surely the power of the general government over tn
slave trade within the limits have stated, [between tn
States, and the coasng trade is complete and uniVeI
, sally conceded. and THIS GOVERNMENT is BOUND
FL PROTECT IT! And doubt the time will come whe
every saveholdng State will wish and invoke the author
y and power of the General Government for this pu
pose. And he who would limit the power beyond th
is himself doing what he subserve the purposes
the ogitators! [abohtioniss, ]-Clay'S Speech befol
he Sup Court lS4l and endorsed in the u S. Senate
He urged the importance of keeping the abotons
separate and distinct from all other CLASSES, unmixed wit
the rest of community, without the general sympathy, al
exposed TO the overwhelming power of the united oPnit
of all who desire the peace, harmony, and union, of
coniedeacy.- CIays Speech on Calhouns Resolution
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
POETRY

TThere probably other English writer OF ocoaslona
verses whose productions have so much sweetness ana
la.nce or are SO remarkable orsar exquisite and IN
miisbIe secacy, as the poetry of Mrs Hemans' Ihe
following lines, however, add to these great merits
tenderness and holiness of feeling and ETHEREAL pu-
ritv of sentiment, which could only emanate from the
soul Of woman
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

A QUEER IDEA-A great drinkcr being at table,
they offered him grapes at desert. Thank you,
said he, pushing back the plate, "l don't take my
wine in pills"
BENEVOLENT.-T work a slave from the
time he can toddle, till he is fifty years old,
and then send him out as a missionary to Lbe-
ria!
The Buffalo is becoming domeslicated IN Yves
tern Missouri, and is already found useful ami
NAL by the farmers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

Making l-2 per cent. for the year. Said per eenags
10 be cast the original amount of premium note with
reference to any endorsement, and to be paid to the
Treasurer, at his Office in Montpelier, on or before the
10th day Of October, 1874, being the day the annual
meeting of said company. list persons insured in
his town, with the amount Of assessment due from EACH
will he transmitted to the representative elect 10 the legis
ature who is hoped will feel interest in having all
from whom assessments due send in by him to pay
the sane and is desired and expected that every mem
Der of the company will improve this opportunity TO sendy
as it affords cheap and safe mode by which he can trans
NIT his money. Members should recoect that if they
neglect to send by the representatives it may and frc-
quently does, cost them to send the money for
their assessments by other means than the assessment
amounts to. Let no member of the company, there
tore neglect TO orw ard the amount due for insurance
Ibv the REPRESENTATIVES The credit of the company must
be sustained and the only way this be done eectu-
ally is by having each member pay his assessment prompt
| IT,
The resolution of the Directors, passed in conformity
with the 9Th Section of the Act of lucorpooton in rela-
ton TO the collection ofassessments, should be remem-
bered
There have been allowed the past year one hundred
and one losses, amounting 10 $21, 1872 %.
]. II. THURSTON. Treasurer
Insurance Office, Montpelier, August fS, 1874
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

FHNHE copanershp heretofore existing under the nan
Il and firm of CALDWELL s. CASS, is this day by
mutual dissolved and the books and notes of the
late firm at present in the hands of A. w. CALD-
WELL for settlement, and said Caldwell will pay all
debts due from said firm.
A. w. CALDWELL
MILO NJ. CASS
Johnson, July 81, 1874.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
va aE -EE NT IN %0

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
WaitsfeM, 0 Skinner
Worcester, Rev, NJ. Folsom
ORANGE co.
Bradford, J D Clark
BrOkfeM D Kngsbury
DO S NJ Bigelow
Chelsea, Harry Hale
Corinth, Rev A D Smith
do J Fellows
Fairlee, G May
Newbwy, Rev S Sias
Randolph, L Eastman
STAFFORD, A Warner
Post Mills, L Hinkley
Thetford, Rev A c Smith
w TOpShdm, Rev , LeaVlt'
Tunbridge, w B Scott
Vershire, B 0 Tyler
Oange, PL Lord
cHITTENDEN co.
BnylingtOn, ID Fish
Charlotte, C Grant
HineS5trgh, A Beecher
WilHstOn, w H French
EsSer, Col. S Page
ADDISON co.
" Ferrisburg Rv CPrindl'
Cornwall, Rev Mr. Wrigh
T-ergennes, A Sprague
FRANKLIN CO.
EnOSburg, z Fuller
Montgomery, ] Martin
st Albans, L Brainard
Bakersfield, C C Stone
CALEDONIA CO.
Hardaoick, w Wheatley
Lyndon, Mr. Skinner
Pedchdns, Rev l ID Rust
Walden, S Farnsworth
ORLEANS co.
Albany, Rev G Putnam
Barton, w Seaver
Coventry, ] Hurd
CraftSbury, A Simpson
Glover, Rev R Mason
Greensboro, G II Page
Holland, c Robinson
M;ron Owen. potsdam, ST
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"The question now for the North finally to decide is
shall the slave states draw down with them, and beth
PERISH shall we by decided conunct exertion of viz
tuous energy ourselves and them from destruction
james G. Birney.
ssI allow not to human laws, be they primary
dairy, no matter by what numbers with what solemn i:
ties ordained the least sembance ofrgh to establish Sa
very, to make property of my eIO,O, created equally with
myself in the image of God Individually, political
communities, have more right to enact Slavery,
than they have murder, or blasphemy, or incest,
or adultery To establish slavery TO dethtone right to
rampe on JUSTICE the only true foundation of Govern
ment. Governments exist not for the destruction OF lib
erty but for its deencenot for the humiliation of men
rights but their preservation. BWney on ANNEXATION.
Whilst the South is crying for the Union, and char
gng the Aboonss with aiming to destroy it, the Union
it wants is one in which the North is amey to submit to
the indgnities and degradation which slavery casts upon
free labor-to the destruction of the press and the saugh-
ter of its defendershe subvesion of the right of petition
in fne the handing of the government to the
South, to be administered solely by savehoding po-
clans for the perpetuy of the system of slavery
ney's Letter, Feb. Is, 1882
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Y. Hasburgh, Rev ] Clark
LoDeH, J D Harding
som Morgan, Rev D Packer
Troy, Al Rowell
LAMoILLE CO.
Cambridge, M Stafford
W Eden, C Fisk
Elmore, Dea Camp
tn Hydepmk, E P Fitch
Johnson, A W Caldwell
Morristo,Dn, J West
Stot0, B H Fuller
WatervilIe, II A Fisk
do Cd Page
W)lcOtt, J Smith
nth WINDSOR CO.
avitt bethel, Rev D Field
t CaUendish, Rv W F Evans
Chester, o Hutchinson
Rochester. Rev VIM Scales
ROyGItOn, ID Woodward
Sharon, P Metcalf
Woodstock, T Hutchinson
n RUTLAND co.
h Brandon, ] w Hale
Rutland, R R Thrall
Wallingford, Rev MrCon =
indie stantine & d Z Nichlso n
right wINDHAM COUNTY.
, Rockingham, Rev Mr. Bar.
Der.
Toaunshend, w R SKATER
n Wilmington, o L ShafleE
Wardsboro'. DIR. D Hyde
g Hammonds Mills, DR.. s
Billings
ey Jamaica, Rev. NJ Spencer
Fayettuille, E Atwood
list Douer, P P Perry
l BENNINGTON CO.
Manchester, d Roberts j.
m | Matteson, No. Benningto
Lemuel Bottum, Shafsburj
John Landon, Factory Poin
son Sherman Paris, Dorset
les Sherman, W. Rupert
60 Dea. Hurd, Sandgate
DR.. Mickey, Arlington
/, ST. Lawrence Co., N. Y.
te Agents.
emen are authorized by the Stat
rty Party, to act as their Agents in
:, collecting funds for the causes
ers for the Freeman,
N APP, Esq, Montpelier.
Ed, Wolcott.
Gs, Montpelier
Esq. Walling(ord,
IR.
HIrMAN, Hartford, N. Y,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
Wing Candidate for President,
HENRY CLAY.

"Iknow there is Customary dogma which holds that
negro slaves cannot be the subjects of property shall
not dwell long upon this speculative abstraction That
is property (which the lar declares to be property
Two hundred years of legislation have sanctioned and
sanctifed negro slaves property"