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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
SYMPATHY.

There is nothing, perhaps which contributes
more to the happiness of mankind than sympathy.
1t is the sweetener of existence, and the whis-
pering of consolation is like the balm of Gead
to the wounded spirit 1t is in the dark days of
adversely, when fortune frowns and friends for
sake, that the heart yearns for one with whom
to sympathise-one to whom it can unbosom it.
self, as it were, and pour forth its hopes and its
fears, its cares and its Disappointment and in re-
turn receive those words of kindness which give
rise to new hopes and stimulate to renewed exer-
ton.
Barren and bleak indeed would life be if there
were no kindred spirits who sympathise with each
other. Existence would be like barren waste
stripped of every thing that is calculated to please
the eye or make the soul glad. In no other way
can the sympathes of mans nature be drawn
forth in as great degree as by those with whom
he is connected-by those to whom he is bound
by every feeling of honor and love. 1t is in the
family circle that noble and generous emotions are
called forth, and as it has been asked by an emf
nent writer: "ls there to be found gift of hea
ven more precious, more worthy our most arden
gratitude, than that of possessing family, ahomc
where virtues, kindness and enjoyments, are eve
ny day guests, where the heart and the eye SUI
themselves in the world of love, where the thought
are lively and enlightened, where friends no
only by word but by action say to each other
THY joy, thy sorrow, thy hope, thy prayer ar
minel" Del Republic.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

though unable topass the ordeal required in theil
own State, will readily procure schools here, il
the 'Oages asked are sufficiently IO'0? There is
something more in this than mere surmise. Il
is becoming well known in the border towns Of
New Hampshire Massachusetts, and New York.
that our teachers are neither examined nor looked
after: and not a few have already availed them
selves off state ofaairs which places the best and
the worst exactly on level. On the other hand
will our respectable and intelligent teachers con
semitic be classed with this rejected scum from
abroad, or will they go where their talents will
be thoroughly known and properly appreciated!
And finally, shall we fold our hands, and patient
ly submit to state of things which has an inev-
liable tendency to drive offthe best teachers, and
NIL our schools with those who dare not even
offer their services where they are knownl Will
this be doing justice to the rising generation?--
Will they thus be fitted for an honorable rivalry
with the youth of other Statesl Is it right that
through our negligence their first movements in
life should be thus hampered3 Surely such ques-
tons as these admit but of one answer. Let US
unite, then, in calling upon our Legislature for
an immediate and thorough reform, such re-
form as will raise up our schools to the level of
those of the States around us, and thus enable us
to share in the progressive movement ofthe age.
THOMAS H. PALMER,
Committee for disseminating Information respect
ing School, Laos
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

Life-Lifei is fountain fed by thousand
streams that perish one be dried. 1t is silver
chord, twisted with thousand strings that part
asunder if one be broken. Frail and thought
less mortals are surrounded by innumerable dan
gers which make it much more strange that they
escape so long than that they almost all perish
suddenly at last We are encompassed with &C
cidents ever ready to crush the Wondering ten
ements that we inhabit. The seeds of disease
are planted in our constitutions by the hand O.
nature The earth and the atmosphere, whence
we draw our life, are inpregnated with death
health is made to operate for its own destruction
The food that nourishes the body contains thu
elements ofits decay--the soul that animates i
by the vivifying fire, tends to wear it out by it
action---death turks in ambush along gu
paths.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
A N II rs A v II Ee Y L.
LETTER FROM JONATHAN WALKER
Pensacola Jail, 4th m, |, l945.

Luther G. Hewins-Respected Friend
received yesterday letter from my wife, sta
ting that you were the medium through which
she had received some pecunary assistance from
the First Baptist church in New Bedford" l
confess that [ feel much embarrassed in express
ing my feelings on the occasion but am by no
means insensible of favors shown me, or my
family, especially under existing circumstances.
do not intend knowingly, that cup of cold
water shall be given US" as an act of sympathy,
without being thankful to The donor, and my
kind friends may be assured of my grateful ac-
acknowledgement for their acts of charity towards
us also confess that am under pecunialy
obligations to several individuals in your p ace,
which should have been glad to have discharged
long ago; but that thing called misfortune, to-
gether with pressing wants, have followed me SO
close, that have not been able to do it which
very much regret
/ have no doubt but the transaction for which
have and am to suffer, with its attendant
consequences, has excited a considerable degree
of feeling, and afforded matter for some specula-
ton as to the morality Of it, &c, of which
shall say nothing at present, leaving all the per-
feet liberty Of enjoying their own opinion, from
what they have gathered or may gather from the
circumstances attending the case,
was duly informed after my trial in Novem
Der last, that by paying fine, and cost, amour
ting to between $400 and $780, my " liberty
could be obtained" My friends made arrange
ments, as they supposed, to effect it; but TO
zone reason unknown to me, it was not ATTENDED
to in time. and before they could make othe
arrangements, the case was revived again, ant
Twas arrested for another trial at the mex
term of Court, commencing the first Monday ii
May
My situation is very prejudicial to my heatl
cannot say that / am sick, and yet am nc
WE'LL The want of exercise is great privation
and serves materially to impair both the physlca
and mental faculties Having always been il
the habit Of laborious exercise, the entire depr
walton of fit is more sensibly felt. I would muc
rather be incarcerated in State Prison, Per
ltentiary, where | could be allowed to labo
Out of two hundred and 6fty-six days soltar
confinement in this place, have seen one hur
bred and seventy-three days in heavy irons.
have also suffered somewhat from the cold an
other causes.
Although cut off from intercourse with n
fellow-beings, and communion with friends, ye
| trust not with my heavenly Master, who's
past favors have abundantly experienced throug
the conflict of life thus far. And now relolc
in having the privilege to say that feel stron
abiding hope in the mercy and acceptance
our God and Father, through Jesus Christ h
Son; to whom only look with conhdenc t'
substantial good.
Please tender my respect and goodwill to
inquiring friends while Iremain yours, ar
every body's well,wisher; especially in the
9 e spiritual prosperity. IONA. WALKER
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

Spirit Of Love.-Beyond all question, it is the
unaterable constitution of nature, that there is ef
fcacy, divine, unspeakable efficacy in love. The
exhibition of kindness has the power to bring even
the irrational animals into subsection. Show kind
ness to a dog, and he will remember it; he will in
fallbIy return love for love. Show kindness TO
lion and you can lead him by the name, you can
thrust your hand into his mouth; you can melt the
untamed ferocity of his heart into affection strong
CIR than death. In all Of Gods vast and unbound
ed creation. there is not living and sentient be-
ing, from the least to the largest not one, not even
the oucast and degraded serpent, that is insens-
BILE to acts of kindness. love such as our bless
cd Saviour manifested, could he introduced iuto
the world and exert its appropriate dominion, it
would restore a state of things far more cheering,
far brighter than the fabulous age ofgold; it would
pluck every poisonous tooth; it would hush every
discordant voice. Even the nanimate creation il
not insensble to this divine influence The bud
and flower aud fruit put forth most abundantly and
beautifully where the hand ofkindness is extended
for their culture. And if this blessed influence
should extend itself over the earth, moral garden
of Eden would exist in every land; instead of the
thorn and briar, would spring up the hg-tree and
myrtle; the desert would blossom and the solitary
place be made gad.-UphGm.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

The last Sabbath spent in New Orleans,
put down in my memorandum book the violations
ofthe day that came under my observation through
the, press and other ways.-Thele was one reg-
mental parade and drill-a horse race for purse
Of $1,000 duel in the Orleans ball ROOM
fist fight on $500 beat, or as the advertise
ment was headed farewell benefit for some
noted bully-a cock fight opposite the St Louis
Exchange masquerade ball in the Orleans ball
room-two theatres open, aFrench opera, with
ballet dancers---two circuses---exhbtion of wax
works--German Magcian---Italian Fontecein or.
gan grinders on the corners Of the streets--gamb
ling houses, stores, gin shops, &c, &c, open tf
fiji up the picture Fourteen most fragrant VIC
lations of the Sabbath, all of which are noted II
the public prints, without comment except u
praise. Besides these dinners, parties, balls, ride
to Carrollton, might be mentioned almost ad inf
ntuun. Such is New OrIeans'in morality, in res
pect 10 religion, and in observance ofthe Sabbath
Cor. " Y Observer,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
THE FHRE-SADE.
RUM MUST BE SOLD; MAY AS WELL
SELL 1T AS OTHERS.

RUM MUST BE SOLD; MAY AS WELL
SELL 1T AS OTHERS.
A youngster at school, more sedate than the rest
Had once his integrity put to the test
His companions had plotted an orchard to rob
And asked him to go and assist in the jol.
He was shocked, sir, like you, and answered. O.
mol
What! rob our good neighbor! Ipray don't 60.
Besides, the mans poor Ibis orchards his bread
Then think of his children---for they must be fed
You speak very fire, and you look very grave:
But apples we want, and apples we'll have;
Ifyou will go with us, you shall have share;
If not, you shall have neither apple nor pear.
They spoke, and Tom pondered, -" / see they
will 60,
Poor man!---what pity to injure him so;
Poor manu- would save him his fruit fl could
But by staying behind will do no good.
If the matter depended alone upon me,
His apples might hang till they drop from tn
tree;
But since they will take them, think I'll go toe
He will lose none by me, though l get few"
His scruples thus siIenced, Tom felt more at ease
And went with his comrades, the apples to seize
He blamed and protested, but joined in the plan
He shared in the piunder, but pitied the man
CowPER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
III gTtC ssEt rGE .
CUCUMBERs,

correspondent of the Boston Cultvator, an
excellent agricultural paper, by the way, gives the
following directions for improving the culture Of
cucunbers:
Gas soon as there appears several flower buds
on plant, bend the second or third joint branch
below the bloom, fasten it firmly in the ground
and cut off the capillary point of the plant. The
vegetable speedily takes root, when you separate
IT from the parent stalk. Proceed this with the
most vigorous plants, and as each root has only to
support. a few fruits with nourshment, you both
save labor and procure constant succession Of Gu
cumbers for number Of mouths, from one sort
and which are not as likely to degsnerats as fths,
were raised from variety Of seed"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
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PERSONAL DECORATIONS,


PERSONAL DECORATIONS.
In time of universal famine, how many jewels
would you give for single loaf of bread2 In
raging fever, how many diamonds would you give
for a moments ease? In a parched desert, how
many emb oidered roles would you exchange for
cooling draught' That these gaudyItrfes should
be valued OF so high rate, is certainly no small
disparagenlent to the understanding of mankind,
and is a sad demonstration of the mcanness into
which we have sunk by the fall. Compare them
with the sublime and stupendons, and the lovely
objects which every where meet your eye in the
creation around you. Can your richest purple eX-
eel the violet, or your purest white eclipse the lily
of the valley? Can your brightest gems out shine
the full glory Of the sun, or your fairest diadem
transcend the lustre of the stars? Why, then,
should such enormous sums be expended in gilt
tering baubes, and sparkling dust3 Compare them
with your books, your bible, your souls, all neg
leected for their sake! Arise at once, to correct
sentiments and noble aims. Make the bible your
looking glass, the grace of the Spirit your jewels,
and the temper of Jesus your attire. If you
shine, shine here; for here you may shine with adj
vantage IN the estimation of the wise and good
in the view and appreciation of holy angels, and the
eternal God--shine in death, when the ustre
of the fine gold has become dim, and the ray OF
the diamond is extnguished-sh in the ceIes.
fQal hemisphere with saints and seraphs amid the
splendOr of eternal day.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

Rich Specimen Of Grandiloqucnce,-"Twas
night! The stars were shrouded in veil of mist:
clouded canopy oyerhung the earth; the vivid
lightnings flashed and shook their fiery tresses in
the face Of heaven; the deeptoned thunder rolled
along the vaulted sky; the elements were in wild
commotion, the storm howled in the air. the winds
whistled; the hail stones fell like showers of
pearls; the huge undulations fthe ocean dashed
upon the rock-bound shore; torrents leaped from
the mountain tops in short, it was night beyond
Imagination, and Adolphus Leopold sprang from
his couch with vengance stamped upon his brow
murder in his heart and the fell instrument of
death in his hands. The storm increased: the
hghtnings flashed brighter glow; the thunder
growled with deeper energy; the wind whistled
with wilder fury; the confusion of hours was
congenial to his soul and the stormy passion that
ragged in his bosom he clenched the weapon with a
sterner grasp; demoniac smile gathered on his
lip grated his teeth, raised his arm, sprang with
a fearful yell Of triumph on his victim and reen-
tlessly murderd a-bed bug.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

The Philosopher and the Ferryma",-A phi
losopher stepped on board ferry-boat to cross a
stream. On his passage he inquired Of the fer
ryman if he understood arithmetic, The man
looked astonished
"Arithmeticl No, sirl never heard of it he
fore"
The philosopher replied, 81 am very sorry, fol
one-quarter of your life is gone. ..---...
A few minutes afterwards he asked the ferry
man, .-. .-.-.-. .--- l.L...s.,.
"Do you know any thing Of mathematics"
The boatman smiled, and again replied, mo
"Weil, them said the philosopher, "auothe
quarter Of your life is lost"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06

A third qestion was asked The ferryman, "Dc
you understand astronomy"
"Oh no. sir; never heard of such thing
DWELL, my friend, then another quarter Of your
life is lost"
Just at this moment the boat ran on snag
and was sinking, when the ferryman jumped
up, pulled off his coat and asked the philosopher
with great earnestness ofmanner, "Sr, can you
swim"
"No," said the philosopher
"Well, then" said the ferryman, ''your WHOLE
life is lost, for the boats going to the bottom.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
ALBANY, May 90, I845.

To the Editor:-About the LIST inst. an edito-
rial article concerning myself false in its state
ments and offensive in its language, appeared in
the Evening Journal, Yesterday, reply to it
was prepared and sent to the editor of that print
for publication. The publication of it was
promised, The promise has not been kept, ex-
cept in the publication of some half dozen lines
Will you do me the favor to publish it in the
August Respectfully, &c.
JAMES G. BIRNEY.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
From the Albany Argus, May %.
JAMES G. BIRNEY AND THE EVENING
JOURNAL

We do not feel at liberty to deny MIR. Biz
ney the use of our columns; though the contro-
versy is one in which, of course, we do not par
ticipate
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-06-06
EnUGATIONAL.

no THE FRIENDS OF IMPROVEMENT IN
EDUCATION FHROUGHOUTTH THE STATE
satf il3| OF VERMONT
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-10

Who possess the feelings OF humanity is still more 80
to all MeIicans who have always been in favor OF
the cause devoted to legitimate principles Inc re-
suit of General Santa Anna's decision, ID the stop
ping of the efiusioD Of blood Ia heroic Pucbla'
have directed, as was proper and agreeable 10 tue
qualification feel that the happy result be eeiepIa.
ted and you will do the same but in the 'ranspors
Of your lawful rejoicing do not forget tina. we snouio
DO cautious and more yigilan than ever ana aiso
command the troops OF the garrison, and In aeu'e
service TO exercise the same vigilance as heretofore
IGNAClo DE MORA AND VILLANlEL'
VERA CRUz, January 10, l845.
We are very much disposed TO believe that santa
Anna has proposed the negotiations merely TO gam
time and accomplish some other purpose than
peaceable termin alton of his present difficulties
is not indeed TO be supposed that such an unscrupu
lous leader would negotiate If he had the means oi
compelling his antagonist TO submit, and his cohduct
Is, therefore, indicative of~eakness, but we have no
doubt that his chief purpose is to gain time 10 oraer
to recruit his forces and 10 make arrangements LOT
striking blow that may yet give him complete ascen-
dency in the Government of Mexico.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-10
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

We copy the following from the TEXAS Ma
TroNAL REGISTER, of January 18th. The italics
are in the original:
We publish this week the annexation bills Of Mr..
Weller, of Ohio, of Mr.. Nc Dufie, of s. c, of Mr..
Ingersoll, of Pa 1.-THE same as MIR. McDuffie's) and
of Mr.. Benton, Of Mo.
In relation to the latter, the Galveston News has
the following remarks, in which we most heartily
concur, as expressing the sentiments which we hope
are entertained by every patriotic citizen of the Re-
public. Annexation is a meter of too much mo-
ment to be treated lightly. When once accomplish
ed, it cannot be undone. Let US, therefore, calm
Iy and dspassionately consider it in all its bear.
ings, upon the future we'll as the present
wen being and glory Of the nation. The News
says =" Should Mr.. Benton's bill pass the Sc.
nate-whch is more than likely, from the fact that
the wings will support 1t in order TO defeat annexa-
ton--then spery true Itran ioiu reject ii Nth the u-
most contempt and Indignation. There is a large ma
jorty of the people Of Texas in favor of annexation
but they ,oish TO be admitted into the american Union
upon honorable terms, wioui any contngencies that may
hereafter invoice in difficulties and roubies W.
seek anneration not from fear Of sustaining ourselves
Independent nation because conceive that 1tTa,
fully able to repel any attempt hereafter made by yNeri-
to sbjugaie the country and is generally admitted
zoe possess enough Of the angoS aron blood to render
capable Of self government"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-10
THE OHIO RIVER-THE PRESIDENT
ELECT.

The Wheeling Argus Of Friday says "there
are six feet Of water in the channel, and falling
Much ice is running" In another paragraph
the Argus says:
"From present appearances Colonel Polk will have
10 leave The river al Cincinnati and take the route ny
way OF Columbus in the stage and consequently may
not arrive here until Wednesday as his progress Will
be- retarded much by the anxiety OF the people 10 see
him his journey. ,
We will lake prompt measures 10 rnhghten the
people as 10 his movements"
So il is hardly possible the President elect
will reach this city before the last Of the present
week.
We also take the following item from the
Argus:
That COaeh-The coach, ordered some months
BY the National Road Stage Company, 10 be built
by Messrs. Downing & Abbott. OF Concord, New
Hampshire 10 take the President the mountains,
on his way to the White House, arrived at Cumber-
land on Saturday night last, with dmections to have
il in this city n season to take President Polk on ms
way /, Washington. 1t is said to be very credila-
bic specimen Of Yankee skill, taste, and workman
ship.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-10
"COL. BENTON'S BILL.n

The New York Evening Post is evidently
much pleased with Col. Benton's movement in
the Senate-as much delighted, indeed, as any
of the Wing opponents of immediate Annexa-
ton. 1t says:
We have copied into our paper Of to-day Mr.. Ben
toms bill for dusting the Texas question: along with
the speech in which he illustrates and defends s pro-
visions, and shows the defects Of the proposition Of MI
ton Bropn, lately adopted in such blind haste by the
House of Representatives. We bespeak for il an at
tentve perusal from readers satisfied that what
ever their conclusion may be in regard to Mr.. Ben
tons oject, they will be abundantIy convinced OF
he a6,urdity Of the scheme adopted by the House.
This proposition of Mr. Benton, recognising the
e1pediency Of annexing Texas to the United States
but referring the dustment of its ,nd,ioDs to
other ntgotiation including in these conditions
promise Of Tie slarey question: the principle Of which
he remarks has been solemnly recognised by the
House Of Representatives meets with little favor
from the friends Of naked annex alton. The Wash
Inpton Globe commends it warmly The Madso
man on the other hand, attacks il in very ruculen
manner.
A judcious friend, writing from Washington, says
al feel the strongest assurance that il the whole
question can be disposed Of under the direction of tbs
Presiden, elect, we shall get an adjustment Of our
existing embarrassmens in regard 10 1t which vii
satisfy The country" We hope this anticipation will
be fulfilled. The proposition, crude at once aud IN
sincere, tchich has passed the House, will not satisfy
the country; on the contrary, If il should 90 int,
effect It will awaken in many parts Oft and among
large masses of our population, an indignant discon
tent
The Post has also the following item from
Washington
Our letters from Washington, say that the propo
sition Of Mr.. Benton, which our readers will fine
in the reported proceedings Of Congress has cause,
change in the political barometer. has fallen tx
a hunderboh among the friends Of immediate annera
ton.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-10
"COL. BENTON'S BILL"
The New York Plebeian says:

"The result of the passage of Mr.. Benton's bill
will be virtual pssponement Of the measure for a
ong time il not forever. The bill Of MIR. Benton Is
antagonist to that Of Mr.. Brown, and whatever may
be the motive of Mr. Benton, the effect vi its intro
duclion, fear will leopard the success Of the meat
sure. We are actuated by no selfish or personal
considerations in expressing our disaPprobalon OF
this bill We care not who has the credit OF intro
ducng the bllthat adds Texas to the Union but this
bill, il passed leaves Texas as separate and ndepen-
dent of the MON as it is now. There are, in our
opinion, momentous consequences dependent upon
the success or defeat of the annexation Of Texas
and we cannot advocate any bill, no matter by whom
introduced calculated to postpone or defeat the mea
sure.