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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

MEssRs. EDEToRs About two weeks ago, there
lived in the east part of Brookield, and near the line Of
Randolph, a man by the name of Cain, who together
with his wife resided in a house by themselves. Ac.
cording to his statemen on examination, he went one
morning to a person in Farewell Village, who re-
tailed rum without license, and obtained a pint, which
he and his wife drank with the exception of about {
glass, when he took his jug and started for a flrthe
supply.
Having obtained another pint, he returned and foun,
his door fastened upon the inside, which he forced o
pen by an Az The house was full of smoke. He cal
led upon his wife but there was no reply. Upon searcl
he found her body In another room upon the floor, part
y consumodb by fire and still burning.
My informant states that the appearance of the bod,
was too horrible to behold. The clothing all burne,
from the body except little about the neck. TIL,
stomach and bowels entirely consumed and the limb
partly SO. How the fire originated is left to conjecture
suspicion however rests upon the husband, that HI
caused her death by violence and then intended to con
ceal the deed by burning her. At any rate we may
safely infer from what we know, that rum was thu
cause Of this horrid occurrence and that the ma,
who sold the ruin, knowing the habits of the family, il
morally responsible for retailing ardent spirits in VIC
lanon Of the license laws of Orange County.
A CITIZEN OF RANDOLPH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

F%RpMoRED COMPROMISE on THE OREGoN QuEs-
TIoN.--The N. Y. Morning News of Wednesday
states that a report was in circulation in New
York, that a letter had been receiveq in the city
from member of the Cabinet at w Washington, to
the effect that a settlement of the Oregon boun-
Diary question had been concluded in London be-
tween the British Government and Mr.. McLane,
on the basis of the 49th degree-ths proposition
having come from the former. We have not seen
the letter in question, but have reason to regard
the truth of this report as in the highest degree
probable.
The Express states the report to be, that ne,
gotiations had been resumed on the basis Of the
49th degree-the proposal having been madeby
the British Cablnet-Trarcer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

In the resolutions admitting Texas into the Union,
will be seen that she is allowed tco representatives
the U. S. Congress until after the next census. No
Texas, at her late vote upon a State Constitutio
(which was certainly an important election polled b,
1900 votes thus giving her a representative to eve
$3.50 voters! At this ratio, Vermont, which has nc
fnnr representatives, would horo tsoontY DclawaI
which has now but one representative, would be e
tied to foe; and New York, with but thirty-four at n
ent, would swell her delegation to over one hurf
This measure received the support of the Hon. P4U
DILLINGHAM;, Jr., our so-called democratic repTV
sentative in Congress while, were the same privilege
conceded to his district, it would be entitled to fue re-
resentatives instead of one. Thus, in legisla!ing up(
all the important interests of the country-in decidiT
all questions at issue between Northern and Southe
interests-one Texan voter is allowed the same vol
as four Vermont voters.
Is not this a base betrayal of the rights and deare
interests of Northern freemen? Can honest and int
ligent men longer close their eyes and ears to the fu
that shareholders claim the lions share-and, throuI
the obsequeousness of Northern dough-faces, obtain
even to the uttermost !? If there is no flesh in the O
durate heart of the North,to feel for the expressions a
sorrows of the Slave, will they not ere long grow resti
at the manacles forged for their own limbs? Til
will show
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

apparatus to illustrate the sciences usn.l,u
our Academies and,higher institutions of lesrning
II mas been the constant aim Of the PRINCIPAL and
those associated with him as teachers, to imn0rt 70 A..
students under their charge, thorough mental o,,,u.o
and sound moral and religious instruction.
This institution is not the particular fayorite oe owe
sect Or denomination, to the exclusion of others 7.
was organized by men having for their object. the cd
ucatlon OF youth and an institution where the studoD.s
mght De subjected to a sound and thorough course of
mental and moral culture and thereby be enabled 70
think TOR themselves, and not remain satisfied with tbs.
superficial instruction, which in some places 10 made
the standard of Literary attainments. The nnan;ui,r
offeeling that exists among the students connected with
this institution, and the proficiency made by them in
the various branches of science to which they have
given their attention, furnish satisfactory evidence.
that the sacrifices made by individuals for the public
good, In the formation of the institution, and the manly
course pursued by its friends in their efforts to sustain
it, have not been in vain.
If we consider the location of this institution and the
numerous advantages to the students connected with it.
we may safely say, that it is worthy the patronaged of
all wishing to qualify themselves for extensive useful
ness in life. Judging from the number of students
that have resorted to this Academy during the past
year, and the universal satisfaction given to its patrons
and friends, we hazard nothing in the belief that the
public good requires such an institution in that part of
the state, and we believe that as it always has been,
it ever will be, conducted in a manner deserving Of the
APPRECIATION Of the community where 1t is located, and
Iof the public generally. B.
Morrisville, Dec. 1045.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

Singular Case Of Epihpsy.-The Tribune
mentions the case of a young man named Rum.
sey, who was supposed to die of epilepsy. His
parents are unwilling to inter him without far.
Their delay, as when six years old he had a sim
ilal fit, (and has since been more or less subject
to them and was about to be laid in his coffin
when signs of life were observed, and he wa:
resuscitated. An aged relative of his was pro
nounced by medical men to have died in sim
liar fit, but after lying apparently dead for tel
days, revived, and is now in good health. Ii
the present instance, the corpse has manifested
unusual appearances, such as to strengthen hi'
friends in their resolve not to bury him at pres
ent. On Sunday the face was very much swol
len, and his limbs and joints s%tiffened; but OIL
taking the body from the coffin on Tuesday, tn
swelling had disappeared, the face had assumed
a more natural appearance, and the limbs an
joints we're as supple as in life,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
CONG RESSHONAL


Monday, Dec. q,
SENATE.-Mr. Fairfield asked to be excused from
serving as chairman Of the committee on the French
spoliations prior to 1860, fearing, he said, that he had
a personal interest in the matter through his wife. Mr..
Webster was then appointed by the Vice President.
A numbe of petitions against the admission Of Tex,
as into the Union, as a slave State, were received and
laid on the table.
Mr.. Calhoun's credentials were read and he appear
cd and took his seat, looking remarkably well.
Mr.. Ashley, from the committee on the judiciary, re-
ported the Joint resolutions from the House for the ad-
mission of Texas as Il State into the Union, without
amendments, which was read.
Mr.. Webster saw that this measure was to become
law. 1t had received the assent of the other House
and would have a large majority here. Some of those
who had opposed annexation, now approved the meas
ure, considering it as settled. But he should not vote
for it, for various reasons. He considered the extern
sion of our territory dangerous to the continuance o
the Union. He wished to present to Europe the spec
tacle of a proud, happy, and contented republic. While
he would faithfully adhere to the original compact, HI
would not consent and never had consented to its ex
tension to save-holding States with all their unequa
advantages. This presented a new question, and til,
free States ought not to be called upon to vote for tn
admission of new slave-holing States.
Mr.. Berrien was OF opinion that the question wa
already settled, and it was no longer open for consld
Grafton. The act of annexation had passed and bee
executed, and the public faith was thereby pledge
and must be redeemed.
Mr.. Huntington commended that the Constitution c
Texas did not comply with the condition of the act
annexation, and was otherwise exceptionable. H
knew the act would be passed, but still he should ez
press the wishes of those who sent him here. He oil
jected to the act that it allowed two representatives fc
Texas here, but upon what basis he could not under
stand. He did not know what the population of Texa
was, but in a State that kept no account of her debt
or bonds or lands granted, an estimate of the numbe
of the people would not be entitled to much confidence
Nj. Bagby said that at no time did he ever enter
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
Aen,h1nL Of Mr. McNahu-The ia y

AcqmHal Of Mr. McNahy-The jpy in
Mr.. McNulty's case have returned a v%er{icto of
not guilty. A l%etter-wriier states that 'the
ground of the %acquittal is said to be. that az the
law required the clerk to deposite the public
moneys ia a bank or banks of the District OF
Columbia, and as by the expiration of their
charters the institutions called banks here we're
put without the puryiew of the law, therefoIe he
might deposite the money with whom he pleased.
The defence was purely technical. The crime
charged was abundantly established, and the
facts which came out are quite s%ufficieIt to
prove tlra, the money was converted to private
uses.-C0miGr.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
CONGRESS-.

1t will be seen, from our report of the proceedings Of
Congress, that they adjourned from Tuesday until the
next week. They have probably labored so hard tc
get the Texas question disposed Of that it is necessary
to stop a few days and take breath. Bat it is quite as
well, for they get their eight dollars a day, and il
would be better for the country to pay that sum and
let them adjourn all the time and do nothing, than tc
spend all their time, as they have SO far done, in legis
lating for slavery.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

tain any opposition to the measure Of annexation ITSELF
He had at all times been in favor oft He went on
to define his course on the subject hereafter; ne had
doubted the Legislative power, under the Constitution,
to admit foreign States into the Union. The bill was
passed-as follows
YEAs-Messrs. Allen, .frcher, Ashley, Atkinson,
Anterior, B@errien, Benton, BmrOlo, Bagby, Breese,
Calhoun, Cass, Chalmers, Colquitt, Dickinson, Dix,
Fairfield, Hannegan, Haywood, Jenness, johnson, of
La, Levy, Lewis, .Mlngun,, Niles, Pennybacker, Sc
vier, Sp6ight, Sturgeon, Turney, Wescott-3l.
NATs-Messrs. T. Clayton, Corwin, Davis, Dayton,
Evans, Greene, Huntington, Miller, Phelps, Simmons
Upham, Webster, Woodbridge.-13.
Those in italics are Wings, as are also all those vo-
ting NAY.l
Mr.. Levy, of Florida, offered a resolution requesting
the President of the United States to open negotiations
with the government Of Spain for the cession of the
island of Cuba to the United States, the inhabitants
thereof conserving to the same.
The House was engaged, the whole day, inthe cleo
ton Of chaplain.
Mr.. Melbourne of Kentucky, was chosen,
The Senate spent some time in Executive session.
Cor. N. Y. Com. ADJ.
Tuesday, Dec. %.
In SENATE.-This morning, the Vice President
having taken the chair,
Mr.. Webster rose and presented a memorial against
the admission of Texas, remarking that it was "toc
late" but that it might do for Cuba, and hoped it would
be received.
The bill regulating the Courts and Custom House
duties in Texas, was taken up, and a discussion arose
between Mr.. Wescott, of Florida, and Mr.. Haywood
of North Carolina.
Senate still z 10 P. N.Y. in session, but will proba
bly, adjourn over till Moday.
HoUsE.-The proceedings of the Honse were open
ed by the Rev. Mr.. Melbourne, the newly elected chap
lain.
Mr. Cobb moved that when the House adjourn it ad
journ over till Monday-which was agreed to.
Mr.. Mcconnell now moved that the Honse adjourn
ayes and nays called for, but refused. Tellers cal
led, but refused, and the motion to a adjourn was ther
adopted by a count, amid a tumultuous war of laugh
ter. So the House adjourned over till ~Monday.-Tet
cgroph Cor. Bal. Pat.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
For The Green Mounlnin Efeemnn.

BAKERSFIELD ACADEMY AND LITERA.
RY ASSOCIATION.
We learn that this institution vas organized and puI
in operation during the summer Of 1874. The whole
number of students, that have esripyed the advantages
ofthis institution since its commencement, (about six
teen months) is two hundred md seventy-two. 1t is
provided with a board of instruction, consisting of gen
tleman and ladies of superior literary attachments and
moral worth, who are flrnishd with the necessary
Chemical Philosophical, Astrpomical, and surveying
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

ry out of the Union-that child of p%erdition, which
has been nursed and fostered by a part of the wings,
and nearly all the democratic party, until it now defloS
the combined efforts of the nation to thwart its Wishes
What more we could have done than we have done al
ready, we are at a loss to know cur conscience GOES
not condemnus and we believe God will pronounce
us %guiltless in this matter in the day Of final retrlOu-
ton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
Columbian MAGAZINE.

We have received the January No. of this very pop
ular work and it bids fair, judging from the first Mum
Der, to be a Magazine of the highest order for the yea
to come as it has been for the year past. Subscrip
tons for the work are received at s%omerby's period
cal office in this village. '
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

Church Bells can now be made of steel, as hasbcen
proved by an ingenious American mechanic in Ohio,
from a suggestion in an English newspaper, A belt
weighing fifty pounds, made of steel will cost only
about $50, and can be heard two miles or more, The
advantages of this invention are said to be two-iold,
first, it is SO cheap that every church may have a bell
of a clear, brilliant and musical tone. second, it isso
light and stationary, that even a slight befry will sus-
tain it. This newly invented bell is rung by a crank
and any boy can do it as well as a regular parish bell
ringer. For about 5000 a chime of seven bells car
nowbe had,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
STATISTICS of Crime in LOndon.-The are

Statistics Of Crime in LOndon.-TherS are
1000 children training in crime and graiua4
ting in vice; 5000 receivers of stolen property
1000 annually committed to prison for cHmeS
10000 living by gambling; 10000 by begaary;
sc, 1000 practising theft and fraud, To feed all
this depravity, three millions worth Of spiritu-
GUS liquors are employed, producing in one year
%, 600 drunkards Keeling through the streets;
10000 drinkers of spirits; 5000 temples of
debauchery; 10000 Sabbath-breakers and
the statistics of evil are ever on the Increase
Christian GtiacR.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
WIN. f. TALRoTr.'

A New test Of COmmunion.-A custom pre-
walls, it is said, among the country towns and
villages Of Canada, of holding public auction
regularly on Sundays, Immediately after service.
This has at last, become the subject-matter fol
much discussion among the professors of reli
gion in that quarter. Rev. Mr.. Rowman, a di
vine of the Episcopal persuasion, has notified
his congregation that he will administer the
Lords Supper to no one who makes a bid OF
such occasions.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

FATAL AND DISTRESSING Accommodates
Schuyler, a young lady of about II, a niece of
Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer,, we are panied to
state, came to her death yesterday afternoon in a
sudden and shocking manner. She had just left
the Manor House in company with a,daugltcr of
Gen. V. R. in his sleigh, which had scarcely pas
sed the bridge on this side, when it was run a.
gainst by a pair of runaway horses, attached to
loaded farmers sleigh that had broken loose from
the corner below, and were f%uriously c%oursing up
the street. The pole of the sleigh, it is supposed
struck Miss Schuyler, sitting on the back seat, in
the side, crushing several ribs and causing almost
instant death. She ceased to breathe in about an
hour after the accident.-ABany argus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
TIL 3 Il NJ A N .
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, Jan: /, 1916
v. R. PALMER q CO.

Periodical and ADVERTISING AGENrs, No. 70 State ST., Boston,
Are regularly authorized to procure subscriptions and advertise
ments for the Green Mountain Freeman.
q With a circulation several hundred larger, and much more
general, than any other paper in the State, the Fxgpan offers
highly desirable medium of advertising for tile, Boston frade.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01
SneciaI Malice

One of the Editors of the Freeman will accompany
Nh. Garnet, and be ready to settle with any who may
be owing for the paper or take the names of any who
may wish to subscribe for it We trust our subscri-
bers will not let him return empty handed,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

Central Raih0aH-At the late meeting of
the Directors of this company, at Boston, the
road was located for the entire distance from
the mouth of White River to Burlington. The
contract has been taken by two individuals, who
are to have the work completed ready for the
cars by the lst of April ~. A New York
contractor takes 30 miles of this end of the
road, and Mr. Bclknap, the great New England
contractor, the balance. These gentlemen are
expected on the ground the present week, and
before this sheet reaches some of its readers,
operations will have actually commenced. The
company have adopted the Mortified route,
which caves Onion river at the mouth of Dog
River, some two miles this side of Montpelier.
This decision however is open to review, on the
showing of a different state of facts in reference
to the Gulf route. The road enters this town
by the way of the Falls, and a cut through the
sand bank near Thompson's, north of the village.
The depot, it lis generally understood, will be at
the lake shore, north of Blinn's wharf.-the sand
Of the deep cut furnishing materials with which
to make the requisite amount of land out into
the Lake.-BurAngtOn Free Press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-01

The SlaDc 7r0Ic,-The following advertise
ment from a New Orleans paper of Nov. LIST,
shows how business 0ourishes under that fcc
trade system, which is constantly protected by
our Democratic Government at an enormous
expense to the people, Purchasers take no
tice:
Just arrived and COR sale, at No. 90 Mo-
reau street, Third Municipality, Sirty Young
and LiEely Negroes, consisting ofhouse servants
field hands and mechanics. The subscriber
will be receiving new lots regularly from Virgin
ia during the season.
VIM. F. TALRorT."
Huzza! for free trade in the souls and bodie!
of men, and women, and children Huzza
for Democratic protection of robbery, and Sla
very and murder Hampshire Herald,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-03-10
NJ. & r. SWEENEY
HAVE ius' received and upsoeu 100 paekegs
RI FINE CHINA and .QuErNSwARE

Have ias' received and upsoeu 100 packages
III FINE CHI A and .QuErNSwARE-
AmenS pi~hsrsaric,es they have
! lnc Gold hand China Tea Sets from 81 ." 700 -
kch Gill aud Fancy de- pns cr do rfi
r Dos4tts SO a. ex'rs fnc do i
Rchly dcco<a,ed Msniel Ornaments. Coiusncs. Fan
cy fnk-. Baskets &c. IN g.-nt variety.
The Ladies' s.e invited 20 cali and sseIsine
'hesr. ~ they surp9ss sny ihing vi The kini ever
heiure hrsoghtio tiis connity aud are worth seeing
Rich Oil, and enbis.ed Fruit B,skeis. laced & hssL
White China DO do 4 do -t-.
Ght aid rls,n conYotiers. CasserI'cs. Turrecns,
Boats snl San!f; rsa Pots Sugars and G c,ms
Tea and Coffee Copshnd Snucer-. Plate Sc. noi EFF
iclsio md fs.cy styles. in seis o. gscess ~ suit Gus
toners ~
in comr-n ware VIC have ra~efrrof Dishes a-'f
PlNe- ~ ala s,xes. rsss and CVares. Tea aud CufTec
Pots, Sugars snf Cfsenis. &c. III v~sriaus ookss.
printed. Flowing hue and Fancy Toil,' Sets: CEN.
mon edged Pia'rs. Dishes. Teas. SC. &C. viih eve.
~ "'hcr article usually kers IN The most extensive
establishments u. the eouaiss. ahd WHICH the public
need osly call ard price "a he satisfied that Nc seli
low 90 thar, they can be purchase elsewhere We
hive pn Lnpd and ate constantly MANUFACTURING
chi and rlsin iIsli Lamps, Lan'csu-. Tuosb'st-l
Dishes. &c, Which ipee,hsr with oaf siask oe
Qaeensware. We Invite The a ,cuiion ~ psfchascrs.
suher wholesale or re'aii. afchousrs Nus ! and
Monroe =, Wheeling. Va utoug 500 nov Ia