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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12
Letter from Mrs, T0rHer. :.
AN OLD MAN.

TO his Ercsl!ency, the Governor Of Maryland
am stranger to you, and can present no
apology for thus obruding myself upon your no
tice, save that humanity requires it. My below
ed husband, Rev. Charles T. Torey, is confined
in your Pcnentiary, where he has been sentenc.
ed to six years Imprisonment for having aided
in the escape of thee slaves from their master.
feel that in coming to you with this acknowF-
edgment, | must meet you as a magistrate, but,
sir, trust you will also regard me with the feel
ings of a man, so tar as such feelings are not
inconsistent with a wise, just, and humane rus
Ter.
There are circumstances in every government,
both humane and divine, when the exercise OF
mercy not only benefits the subject but casts a
moral dignity and beauty over the Executive,
and adds force and majesty to the law Permit
me to mention one instance to this effect King
David, who as you well know, was not a stran-
ger to the duties and feelings properly belong
ing to a magistrate in addressing the King of
kings, while inspired, remarks, "There is for
giveneess with Thee, that Thou mayest be far
ed"-Ps. i3G, 4. With the fact before me,
that forgiveness does sometimes cast a dignity
and force on violated law, | feel emboldened to
ask you to extend executive cIemency to nv hus-
band. There are some reasons which appear
to me to make his case one of those in which
forgiveness would be benefit, rather than an
injury, to your laws. Petmit me to mention
them.
In the first place, my husband admits that he
assisted two slaves, who had previously run away
in their attemptto 90 to free State But their
running away was without any knowledge or en-
ticement on his part There is no doubt the
slaves belonged to Mr., Heckrotte, though my
husband did know to whom they belonged at the
time. An arrangement has been made to salts
fy Mr.. Heckroue for the loss of those slaves. by
a compensation for them Whatever my hus-
bands or my own views of slavery may have
been, we do not, and shall not deem it our duty,
in any unconstitutional manner, to interfere with
it. 1t has ever been source of regret with
me, that my husband thus took counsel of his
feelings, rather than his judgement. have
never approved of the practice Of the citizens
interfering with its laws, and should my request
be granted, feel authorized to give the fulless
assurance, both TO you and the people of Mary
land, that my husband will never visit your State
for that purpose, The offence, though viola-
ton of your criminal code, in the cireuUstancss
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

before the fifth or sixth day, while in subsequent
vaccinations, if the first be complete, there is
speedy inflammation and itching and the whole
disappears at about the time that the first should
distinctly appear
4. The most rigid scrutiny is requisite in the
selection of matter, that it be collected at the
right period of the yesicIe, and from individuals
of robust health, free from any cutaneous or
other disorders, and of these conditions, the ply
sician is the only competent Judge
5. Cutaneous diseases, (and perhaps ysceral
and other disorders seriously modify the char
acter of the genuine vaccine affection, both as 1T
regards the purity Of the virus, for transferring
the disease, and also the degree of security af
forded the vaccinated, in consequence of impair
ed susceptibility. Il
Ia Rc-paccin0te in all cases, and repeat the
operation SO long as it specifically affects the
system.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

alienation of feeling" "Hard judgng."-
Here is sample. The leading northern mel
were well known and have always been known
to stand opposed to slaveholding episcopacy.-
Did the SoqtRever quarrel with them for that
No,Enot until.they began to- show their opinion
by their action.g Until then they were goot
conservatives. But as soon as it was known
That their opinion meantsomethng for use upon
occasions then, forsooth, they we've Judged,
and haFesever since Been condemned as aboli-
tlonlsts, that is, something worse than the devil
for bad as he is, he is still no enemy to slavery,
" AS might be expected" What might have
been expected from the act that made Bishop
Andrew slavehoderl We know not what
he might have expected, but it needed no ghost
from the grave to inform other men, that more
than al the consequences he affects to deplorc
would grow out Of It. Did he not know, and il
so did he care, for the results!
" 1t is now time to stop the OVERLOOKING OF
these turbid waters, and, in their stead, to bring
over the land the healing streams of peace and
holiness" Now time" How emphatic that
,
and half her influence lost-now that South
ern rights" are secured, and bishop may hold
as many slaves as he peases, let us " bring over
the land the healing streams of peace and holi-
ness" Really, this reminds us of the pious
grocer, who, in the morning. said to his clerk,
F" William, have you sanded the sugarF eyes,
sir" "Havc you waered the molasses'"-
" Yes, sir" DWELL, noe come in to prayers"
4" Let us remember that our cause may have been
good and our proyocaton great, and yet we may
not be justified" True But what is this good
cause? Slavery in the episcopacy, neither more
nor less! Call that good, ifyou will What
was the nature of this "great proyocationF
A mild, respectful, but rcsoute effort to keep
slavery and the epscopacy apart. Nothing
more :han that. The little book asks, " What
shall be done for the cxtrpation of the evil of
slavery" The bishops names are in that book.
They earnestly recommend it. They wish
to see it in the house of every Methodist >
That question, with the rest of the book, they
wish read and considered. But 10 one of these
bishops becomes Shareholder The Church
protests. Another bishop supports him in his
new position. A convention is called. The
Church is torn asunder. Slavery is baptized,
justified, and sanctihed
"Hosannahs ring through hes extended borders,
And Satan's self has thoughts of taking orders"
MP. Y.
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TIIE FREE NJ A N.
For ths Crnen Mountain Z ,oamnn.

AS Shareholders are now in the missionary Churches
and the American Board seem disposed to councnance
saveholdng churches seems proper to inquire what
is the moral character Of slaveholding Slavery is
selfshness acted out in certain way. Theft, rob-
berry and piracy are only different exhibitions of the
same principle. All spring from covetousness, have
one common nature and all violation of the holy
law of God If one shows bad state of heart so does
the other And if one proves, that man is an n-
moral wicked being so does the other Covetousness
is idolatry-and Peter was correct in calling those
cursed children" whose hearts were exercised about
covetous practices And Paul was no less correct
when he assures U.s. That neither thieves, nor COW
ctous, nor drunkards extoroners shall inherit the
Kingdom of God" All covetous practices are them
evidence of bad heart and those who habitualy live
in them, cannot be real christians. The Lord abhors
them-they are cursed cLildren-they can have no in
hertance in the kingdom of God Here is firm ground
on which we stand. But men whose known conduct
SUCH that they cannot enter heaven, should not DO
admitted into the visible kingdoms of Christ. Such
cannot give credible evidence that they are born
of God His spirit dwellch not in them; and they do
not Drlng 1Ofth ru meet Tor repentance. ana II neE
voices appear like the voice of Jacob their hands will
be the hands of Esau who sold his brhrght for mess
Of pottage.
AS theft robbery, piracy, and sIaveholding are all
exhibitions of covetous heart and of the same moral
character they in all their forms, coueiOus raicss
and those who continue in them are cursed Children
And remaining SUCH they can have no inheritance IN,
the kingdom of God. You may not brand one, and
whitewash another-hang one, and take another into
the church of Cod Won must taLn the whole broth
erhood into the church, or exclude the whole. Their
hearts and conduct essentially alike, and you can
no more get coyetous STAKEHOLDER into heaven, than
you covetous thief. For sinister purposes men
may bless the coveous, but the Lord abhorreth SUCH
Did the apostles take these cursed children into the
church; and fellowship those whom God abhoned2-,
What say you, Organic Doctor?
If any good natured souls are disposed to say these
are hard sayings, request them to settle that point
with the apostles of Lord! And if any sturdy or
hodor divine is disposed to grappe with the apostles
and thinks he ;chtecash couetousness in its most
odious FORM he may try.
AN OLD MAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12
For the Christian Adrocatc and Journal
Review Of a late letter signed
u. @. Andrew

MesSrS. Editors:-This is most extraordina-
ny production, whether we consider its author,
subject, or style Let US review it little
u" The convention at Louisville having settled by
its action the great question which has agitated
the Church for some months" &c. What ques-
ton? Why, that Methodist bishop is, and Of
right ought to be, entitled to hold as many
slaves as in his "godly" (!) judgment he thinks
he wants. This is the great question which the
Louisville Convention settled with vengeance
And therefore Andrew" no Simon Peters
brother, may now be cat ease in his possessions. "
The unhappy strife, he continues, (Which for
twelve months past has agitated and divided our
Zion, has left, at least to some extent, blight
ing influence on her prosperity" Who began
this unhappy strife! The author of this letter
He would have slaves and be bishop too
The Church said nay, we never had slavehold-
ing bishops, and we cannot have them now
Then, said he, the Church shall be divided, for
| will not resign, nor free my slaves, nor sell
them to others who would This is the unvar-
nished fact, plain that no sOphistry can dis
unhappy strife has left, at least to some extent,
a blghting influence" " At hast to some r.
tent" How this language hats A bleeding
Church lay before him. The sword that divided
it was welded by his own hand He drops the
sword, and takes up pen odescrbe the wreck
he made. The right words were rushing to its
point, but they must be qualified and softened
sat least to some extent" go, DOCTOR" sale
the dying Nelson, 81 have not been ocry grea
sinner" "There has been good deal o
warmth, perhaps occasionally some bitterness
on the part Of those who have been principal,
engaged in conducting this controversy" Ay
on the part of those who would have slavery il
the cplscopacy, almost as much bitterness a
there is in that "bitter piF that Sterne some
where writes Of {" 1t is possible that this sill
may not have belonged exclusively to either sid
of Mason and Dixon's line" Is it possible? !
" There has been good deal of hard Judging
and not little strong speaking and writing, 70
lowed, as might be expected by considerable
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

Children-There was time when the Divine
One stood on earth, and little children sought to
draw near to him. But harsh human beings
stood between him and them, forbldding their
approach All has it not been always so! Do
not even we, with our hard and unsubdued feel
ngs-our worldly and unscriptura habits and
maxims, stand like a dark screen between our
little child and its Savior, and keep, even from
the choice bud of our hearts, the sweet radiance
which might unfold it for paradise? "Suller
little children to come unto me, and forbid them
not" is still the voice Of the Son Of God, but
the cold world still closes around and forbids
When of old, the disciples would question their
Lord of the higher mysteries of his kingdom, he
took little child and set him in the midst, as
sign of him who should be greatest in heaven.
That gentle teacher still remains to us. By
every hearth and Preside, Jesus still sets the lit
tie child in the midst of US
Woudst thou know, o parent what is that
faith which unlocks heaven! Go not to wrang-
ling poemcs, or creeds and forms of theology,
but draw to thy bosom thy little one, and read
in that clear, trusting eye, the lesson of eternal
life Be only to thy God, as thy child is to thee,
and all is done Blessed shall thou be- indeed,
when "a little child shall lead thee"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

in deserts, dens, and caves of the earth, nor is
it improbable that David in this cave composed
Psalms 81 and l42, as the headings imply
What support must David have derived, when
driven to look for safety in flight and conceal
ment, from the assurance of Gods mercy and
fathfulness, which he so touchingIy celebrates
in the close of the former Psam " For thy
mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth
unto the clouds" Psalm 81: IO.-Voice Of
Israel
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R eItstO ass.
For The Green MountsAl Freeman.
Southern MeihOdistS.

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-That your readers may have
idea of the present state of affairs in relation to
the ehodists at the South, send you for insertion
in the Freeman several articles which have cut from
the Christian Advocate and Journal, paper which in
years past has been noted for its hostility to the abo
tionsts, and which has now a southern man for its
editor. Yours respectfully,
GEO. PUTNAM
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

Vactination-The following aphorisms may
be relied upon as correct, and may lead to good
practical results:
l. A scar of the COW pox, having all the
characteristic marks, and perfectly distinct, is
not to be relied upon as an evidence of certain
protection, unless proved by re-vaccination
@ Complete vaccination forever secures an
immunity to the individual from infection of the
small pox, vsriolod, and from specific effects O
COW pox.
8. In primary successful vaccinations, there
is little evidence of the operation OF the virus
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-12

81 AM GLAD TO SEE You."-There are more lies
contained in these few words than in all the written
speeches Of law shops and yet the expression is on
the tip end of almost every ones tongue Take an
instance Madam has pickles or sausages to Make
and upto her ears in pots and kettles, when Mrs
Somebody enters with her six little ones, ali dressed
off as neatly as if they had just been for six months
imprisoned in band box, Bless me Pm extremely
glad to see you" It's whapper-its downright
lle In her heart she wishes her and all her brood
-----. When we hear person say, "Do call again
and see me-" it sounds so much like "John, show the
gentleman out" There is no such thing as poteness
To be what the fashionable world terms polite" we
must necessarily be hypocre, The true character
stc Of sincerity is bluntness,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-19
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E35,003,2o0 -So''"''~'o
ru.,.oo, CarroN MAHKEr-For the week ending
.qoyT ai-The reports from Name as 70 the state
- a. cts there dull as ever and the period
VI @ CO. some of the mills at Blackburn and elsewhere
ortins short time is at hand being fixed for the begin
W.; ~ newt week still this dscouraging state OF things
from, The manufacturing districts has not prevented us
lin, considerable amount Of business transacted, and
49, demand from the trade, from exporters, and
from SPECTATORS. throughout the entire week. the daily
Iss aveagipg $500 bales Prices also, which were in
cIined TO droop and give way ten days ago. have been
steadily supported and as ,ne ialr 70 COCO guam,
becoming comparatively scarce aslight turn Of advan
tsee las been obtained by the sellers Of those kinds
Brazs also have been in fair demand, well az India
cotton generally the market has steadily maintained
lis ground although 1t has not been lively but on the
contrary rather duh this latter feeling arising IN Some
degree from the constant auson to the failure Of ne
potato CROP and its apprehended consequences 1880
American and 1000 Maceio We been taken on specmm
tion and 1910 American and 400 surats for export Inc
sales to-day COCO bales Total sales LOT tue week
%, $50 bales. r, -. $500.
little stronger as we the week continued good
for export settled fine weather. and the announce
mani nv tho bank Of reduced rate OF Discount nave
given more confidence generally on change. The quo
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-07-15

Capt. FrGmOntS Exploring Expeditions in
1912, '4} and IA,

We published in this paper some time
since, extended extracts from Capt. FIRE.
mont's Narrative of his Exploring Expedi-
tons TO the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and
North California, promising at future time
10 renew the extracts. We avail ourselves
of the following synopsis, which we find
in the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin,
taking up the narrative where our extracts
left off.
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portion of the Mexican territory. Gen. w orth
replied "that was matter Of taste; notwithstand-
ing that, there il would rernain." The army had
been ordered TO occupy It's present position by It's
government II came IN peaceful rather than oeili-
gerent attitude, with determination TO respect the
rights and customs Of those the right bank OF the
Rio Grande, while il offers protection to all ON the
left bank within their own territory.
No reply having been received from Gen. Vega
relative to the demand for an interview with the
American consul the question was again introduced
by General Worth, and the demand for the last
time reiterated.
General Vega promptly refused TO aceede to The
demand, replying, without waiting for the interpret
alton, "No, no."
GIN Worfh-"I have now TO state that the refu-
cal of my demand TO see the American consul Is re-
garded as belligerent act; and in conclusion have
10 add, that the commanding general Of the Ameri-
can forces on the left bank Of the river will regard
the passage of any armed party Of Mexieans, in
hostile array the Rio Grande, as an act of war
and pursue II accordingly.
The interview here terminated, and General
Worth and staff returned to the sft bank Of the
river.
The above contains the substance Of the interview
between Generals Worth and Vega, and, as far al
possible, the exact words and expressions used on
the occasion. Lsulenants Knowton and Magru-
der Of the LIST artillery, Lieutenant Deas of the 9TH
artillery, Lieutenant Blake OF the typographical en-
gineers and Lieut. Smith, Of the 9th infantry, were
present at the interview
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From the Lancaster pa Intelligence

From the Lane sster (fe) lntelligencer.
We publish below the message Of the President,
relative to the Cherokee Indians, which was also
accompanied by report from the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs, (Col. Medill.) We hope the recon-.
mendations Of the President and Of Col Medil will
be approved by Congress, and justice at last render
I'd Ia the "old western Cherokee nation"
We believe this desirable position before Con-
,'ess for these much injured people has been
trought about chiefly by Col. s. c. Stsmbaugh, OF
Pennsylvania, who has been their counsel, agent,
and friend for many years. No one in this nation is
better acquainted with Indian affairs than Col s..
He has always been the true and devoted friend of
the red man; and in him they have confded, and
has their trust been in better or safer hands.
Col. s. has numerous friends in the old Keystone
Commonwealth, and many remember with pride and
pleasure that he was among the very earliest of the
editor Of the highest standing, fought the gallant
battle ofl626, which resulted here in a majority of
10000 for Andrew Jackson; and we can remark that
President Polk can safely rely on any recommen-
dation which Col. s. may make respecting these
Cherokee difficulties.
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NEW FANCY GOODS AND PER :
~ FUMERY.-Jus, received at GuloN's, undo
Gadsby's new hotel, another magnificent invoice
Of
Fancy goods and perfumery
EnsmeIIed gold and silver writing implements
Ladies' companions
Etui cases, silver furnishing, ofseveral patterns
Rodgers's and Crooks Penknives and razors
Gold pens and pencils
Hunting knives and travellers dinner set
Patent portable umbrellas, an article for its conve-
nience specially recommended to travellers
Silk netted bags and money purses
Chinese goods, amongst which is tho curious
Chinese puzzle fans
Rich naid card cases, gold mounted canes
Ebony, Malacca, and fancy sword canes
Papier mache card receivers, riding whips
The assortment OF fans is one of the largest in the
city, comprising every style in fashion.
All the articles of the best quality and will be
sold at the New York prices.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to
call and examine for themselves The same clvility
and attention will be shown whether their object be
to purchase examine the goods.
May 6-3t
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CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC.
THE Public are respectfully informe

Il that CONCERT OF SELECT SACRED Music
will be given in the Church Of the Epiphany, on G
street, between 18th and 18th streets, on Wednes-
day evening, May 18Th Much Of the best musical
talent of the city will assist in the performances.
Mas. FRANKLIN Of Boston, will sing the follow
ing much-admired solos:
|, Rect. and ara-"Ruth and Naomi" COM
posed by Topfre.
2. Grand aria-"Rejoice greatly" from the ora
torlo Of the "Messiah;' Handel.
3, Rect and aria-"Angels ever bright and fair
Handel.
4. Soo-"Gratias agmus tibi;" Gughelmi.
Cards of admission, so cents each may be OBJ
tanned at the book and music stores of Fischer An
derson, Taylor, and Morrison, and at the drug
stores of McCleary & Clemens and Patterson.
Concert to commence at O'Clock.
Nav
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New Daily Line to Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Gosport, Old Point Comfort, &C.
zMa,rz Go 60 "A
Whole fare from Washington or .4lsrandria, 10 Nor
folk as So

folk, IS so.
The public hereby notified that passengers are
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmond
and fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersburg
railroads to Norfolk, Virginia. at the low rate OF
FIVE dollars and fifty cents, including meals on the
James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Wash
ingt"n at 9, a. M, on Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at S, p. m.
(early enough to view its beautiful scenery where
they lodge; and leaving Richmond at ST. a. M, for
Port Watthall, on the Appomattox, there take the
fine steamboat Augusta-which has been put in first.
rate order--for Norfolk, where they arrive between
and Q, p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 8, p. M,
lodging on board the Augusta, arriving at Rich
mond to breakfast, and at Washington by 4 p. m,
the same day. .,....- .. - .,
The public may rest assured that it is the deter
mnation OF the propreters to keep up this line per-
manently, and to accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and at
the lowest rates.
For tickets further information, apply to Cap
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboat
Powhatan, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent,
At Washington, d. C..
April 22-eod2m