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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
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The New Hampshire State Election is soon to &C.
cur and intense interest is felt in the result both by
the friends and the foes of equal rights The pseudo
Democratic party in that State will "move heaven and
earth, if possible to accomplish victory, but
trust they will be defeated. Read what Washing
ton correspondent writes to the editor of the Indepen
dent Democrat;
The result of your last election astonished ev-
cry body here; and nobody more than the New
Hampshire delegation. On your next election
all eyes are turned And were it not for viola
tingthe confidence ofprivate intercourse, l could
tell you of some other things which nearly effect
your present position. Every thing that money
and the patronage Of the government here can
do, will be done to break down the friends Of
Mr. Hale. Al this time, a large sum Of mon
ey is being raised among the Office holders
and certain Southern members of Congress
for these purposes of your election. 1t is thl;
golden fleece which drew so many Of your Dem
ocratic editors to this city, in the early part o
the session. One of the Virginia members sale
to me yesterday, have forty as good Niger:
as ever hoed tobacco; and | had rather hear to
morrow, that every mothers son Of them lay
corpse on my plantation, than that John ?, Hale
should come his id abolition stuff in New
Hampshire"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

Of it, and follow it, as heaven inspired even
while clad in earths vesture
Learning possesses not necessarily this holy
life; nor genius; nor yet the gift to move men
TO tears, or drive them from the ways of SIM
Nor is poverty, or ignorance, or hai-lettered
philosophy, because uniformed, deprived of it.
This holy life seems to be naturally part and
parcel of the character of some human beings
to grow up with them, and to make sefsac-
rice, endurance, disinterestedness, and truth
fitness, the essence of their spirit And when
they 90 out among their fellows, they act 50
directly and simpIy-speak on all subjects, with
SO much beauty, honesty and force, that they
who are near them cannot help listening to their
counsels, and while listening, dare not withstand
them. But it is rare-oh how rarel to wit
ness this holy life in sacred places-to see Gods
ministers. thus true to duty, And why is 1t 50!
Because they do not speak the truth that is in
them, as they see it and feel it. And, when
this is so, the world knows by instinct that they
d. not And therein ministers fail, and do If
reparabe injury to the cause of religion itself
for though large congregations support them
though they are eloquent, though they are call
ed influential and considered popular, yet they
have no lervor Of soul-none of that sacred
uncton-whch gives spiritual life, and which
eau alone inspire with it those whom they in
struct
The Master came, peasant from a hamlc
among the wild hills of Gallce, and went abou
doing good. He courted no earthly power
He bowed before no human prejudice. He mel
Their paused to nqure-what the Hebrew worlC
said or wiIIed lie obeyed the voice Of TIT
Father within him, and as he taught on the hill
side, or mingled with the crowd on the beach o
the lake, or stood up teacher in lone places o
thronged marts did what it babe him do. D.
his followers likewise! Are they like him, tru
to duty? Dare they, in distant approach to tn
majesty of his divine goodness, speak tearlessI
TO the powerful and as caressly for the poor an
suffering? Alas! alas! too many of them ar
time seryors-nen who cringe before authority
and are bound by letters of seishness and {
fear when they should wear only the bright badg
Of a spiritual freedom Sabbath days come an
go as of old; appointed occasions exist; oppo
tunities present themselves without end; ye
the majority Of the ministers Of the gospel hay
no plea to enter in behalf ofthe bound-no pr,
test to make for their poor kindred in blood an
solor-no Remuneration to offer against that 81;
very which dooms both to hopeless degred
ton. We ask not that this subject shall b
made the perpetual theme of pulpit discourse
we do not desire even that it should be thru
before the public; but there are tmes-fit houl
when they might enforce the new command
ment which liz gave, and be the asserters
the Right, and the defenders of the down-tro
den. The mournful truth must be spoken
is not the ministry of the living God that a
foremost, as whole, in lifting up the publ
arm in defence Of the injured. Cassius 4
Clay.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
The LeprOsy Of Mexico.

The appearance of the unfortunate lepers is
description. 1t makes its first appearance by
scaly crupions on different parts Of the face and
body of the victim, and these cruptons are new
err perfectly healed. The limbs of many, and
more especially the hands, at first appear to be
dawn and twisted out of all shape Gradually
the nose and parts of the feet are carried away
while the features become distorted and hideous.
The voice assumes at times a husky and unnat,
ura tone, and again. the doomed patients is I'M
able to artIcdate except in shrill, piping treble.
With many, when near the last stages, all power
Of speech are lost, and vainy do they endeayor
to make known their wants by sounds which
belong not to this earth Of ours. Death steps
in at last, to relieve the poor creatures of their
suHerings, and to them at least, it would seem
that the visit of the grim tyrant must be well
come.
The faces of some of the lepcrs are covered
with botches and cruptions, while their hands
and feet were unmarked. Others, again, had
compilations exceedingly fair and unblemished
yet their feet and hands were distorted or de-
cayed. Some Of the victims of the dreadful
scourge were covered from head to foot with
sores and ulcers hldeous to look at, and there
were two or three cases where the patients pre-
scented no other marks of the disease than the
loss Of nose But the most singular casd&ya'
that of an old Spaniard His flesh appeared
to be entirely gone-dried up-his skin turnec
to a blush purple-his whole appearance wa
so strangely changed and distorted, that he more
rescmbled an animated mummy than auqht els,
| can compare him to- His senses he still re
taned while his actions and conversation con
vinced US he was we-iniormsd and gentleman
y man.
Whether the Ieprosy of Mexico is contagiou
| am unable to say. With many have it'll
doubt that it is, to degree, constitutionaI--bo
ing, in fact, hereditary, and perhaps never en-
tlrely eradcated from the blood The climat
may have some effect in engendering and ketP
ing alive the disease, but Of this, too, | am un
certain. The common belief among the lowe
classes is, that it is communicated by contact
and indeed, | am inclined to think that the chi
risk person runs of taking it is by touchin
the person of one afflicted with it in its wors
stages,--KeadalPs Santc Fc Erpeditj0n.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
Billie Politics.

A discourse by Rev. Norris Day, has Just
been printed at this office, with the above title
We have already given some extracts, enough
to show our readers the character Of the work
1t is one of the most valuable articles OF the
kind we have even seen, it ought to bePut into
the hands of every freeman in the land, and
especially every minister and professed chris
tan, who considers politics as beIonging'o thu
devil. We hope a mighty effort will be made
in this state to place it in the hands Of every
family who will read it. The work can be OBJ
tanned at this Office or of Mr.. Day at Ferris
burgh VT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
eathing POLticS on die Sabbath

Inc concluding appeal of the 0nti-lioon3o sermon
o! Mr. Walker of Dratdeboro', preached on the Sab
bath preceding the election of Commissioners and for
which he has been dismissed, is as follows;
Golf more men must be ruined, let it be done
against tie law! If more sons, brothers and neigh
bors, must fall victims to the tempter's lust of gair
let be done against law. If more Of what one calls
"liquid death and distilled damnaon" is 10 BE poref
out on the community, let it, pray you, Ee done with
out the sanction Of law Let the TRUCKERS and tbosf
who with them share the gains of the traffic bear the
responsibility and not the whole Community"
With respect 70 this sermon the VT Chronicle re.
marks;
"IAe sermon we regard as peculiarly well adapted
to do good in the temperance cause. 1t is plain
logical exhibition of truth,just such as the great
mass Of the community need; and we wish that copy
of it could beplgced in every family in the State"
Now we venture to affirm that neither Gerit Smith
or any other authorized Liberty Party lecturer was
ever guilty of greater violation of the Sabbath" by
preaching politics, than this same Mr. Walker; and
If he is 10 he commended for teaching his people upon
that holy day to refuse the sanction of law to the
abominable rum trade, why all this pharsaica cant
about Decorating the Sabbath and departing from the
appropriate duties ofthe ministry, to cry out against
legazing the "sum Of all yiIlanies:" Is it in conso-
nance with the sancty of the Sabbath and the duty
of the ministry to urge the enactment of laws against
putting the cup to neighbours lips, and plolane to
urge the repeal of those nhuman laws which lay hold
of that neighbour and cast him, both body and SOUL in
to an ocean ofuntod sorrows and woe? "Is not the
life more than meat, and the body than rameut;"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
Magazines.

We have received the March No. Of the
lumbar Magazine. Having taken it move t
two years, we are prepared to recommend it
the favor and patronage of the public genera
The present Vol bids fair to be full as value
as any previous one.
GF~J. A. Somcrby has laid on our tablt
new Magazine, entitled the New York Has
ted Magazine, edited by Lawrence Labree
1t contains large number of beautiful en-
wings and some interesting articles. The "
can be obtained at the Periodical office in
village. MA
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
Newspapers at Home.

Sir JouN HERscHELL says, of all the amuse-
ments that can be imagined for hard working
man after days toll or in its intervals, there
is nothing like reading an entertaining newspa-
per- 1t relieves his home of its dizziness or same
ness, which in nine cases out of ten is what
drives him to the ale house, to his own ruin and
his lamily's 1t transports him into gayer and
liylier, and more diversified and interesting scene;
and while he enjoys himself there, he may forget
the evils of the present moment fully as much as
ifhe were ever so drunk and the great advan-
tage Of finding himself the next day with his mo-
ney in his pocket, or at least, laid out in real
necessaries and comforts for himself and family,
without the headache. Nay, it accompanies him
in his next days work, and if the paper he has
been reading, be any thing above the idlest and
lightest, gives him something to think of besides
the mechanical drudgery of his every day occu-
PATTON something he can enjoy while absent,
and look forward with pleasure to return to.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

A lunutc once informed physician that he
lost his senses by watching politician, whose
course was so crooked that it turned his brain.
The people Of England, Ireland and Scotland
pay forty millions of dollars annually for To
bacco.
The grain wasted in England in brewing and
distilling would feed three millions of persons
e'ery year.
Intelligence from Richmond, Va. reports that an
affair ofhonor" had taken place between Mr. Richie,
AonnecteI- zitL = RiahIaa+,d EnolIirer and Mr.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

The celebrated John Randolph, in the debate upon
the Missouri question in Congress, said:
" We do not govern them (the people of the
North by our black slaves, but by their own
white slaves. We know what we are dong
We of the South are always united from the
Ohio to FIorida--and we can always unite; but
you of the North are beginning to divide. We
have conquered you once and we can, and we
will, conquer you again. Aye sir, we will drive
you to the wall and when we have you there
once more, we mean to keep you there, and nail
YOU down like base money"
And John Randolphs boastful threat will
prove true as long as slavery controlsthe politics
and the political men of the North. The Lib
erty party is the only one that spurns this control,
or whose success emancipates the "white slaves
who have so long done their masters bidding
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

Rec. Charles T. Iorrey.-The last Balli-
more American published three petitions which
have been addressed to the Executive of Mary
land, praying for the release Mr.. Torrey who
has now been confined year and half in the
prison Of the State, for aiding the escape of
three slaves from their mister One of these
petitions appears to be from Southern gentle
men, another from Mrs. Torrey, and third
iroAe George S. Hillard and 40 other citizens of
Massachusetts-among whom is Gov. Briggs,
Ex-Governor Lincoln, the Speaker ofthe House
aRl President of the Senate, members of the
two branches of the Legislature, Judge Of Tie
Supreme Court, and two Of the Court of Com.
mon Pleas, and mary other gentlemen of HIGH
Standing for Character, talents, integrity and
Judgment,
i is proposed to satisfy the legal owner Of
the abducted slaves for his pecuniary loss, and
pledge is given, that should Mr. 7, be released,
he shall Immediately leave the State, aud shall
never again violate the laws Of any ofthe States
relating to the Institution of domestic slavery.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

John Adams was at one time called upon by
some one to contribute to foreign missions, when
he abruptly answered Il have nothing to give
for that pupose. There are here in this vicini-
ty six ministers, not one of whom will preach
in the others's pulpit. Now l will contribute
as much and more than any one ese to civilize
these cIergymen"
o. Heart-work is better than head-work
and il is better temper to be fcrvent in charity
than in disputes,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05
L o X L IG N

The Na0 British Tq16.-he immediate
effect ofthc proposed CHI Is in hsard to wheat
is stated by the TrayeIef%s .apts:-
The average plice of Wha the Gath Jan
uary, was SOS I'd, duty of course AS.
The last quotations we have sem from Ham
burg were about ASS add for expenses to Len
don Is Cd, and duty As, and Hamburg Wheat
would be about As dearcr than Entlish.
The latest quotations at Dantzic were at an
average, sos; the expenses being greater than
from Hamburg, would make ii dearcr still.
The latest advices from Odessa, on the Black
Sea, quote Wheat at an average of 34s. We
believe the expenses from Odessa 10 London are
about 1880, which, with duty, would make it
cost SIS, or Is Cd above the English price.
AT the English price of sos I'd, after deduc-
ting duty, Wheat shipped from New York would
return about 81 20 per bu; consequently Wheat
can now be shipped from this country, if wanted
cheaper than any other
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

GA number have inquired if we will take
maple sugar to pay for new subscriptions. We
will furnish the Freeman to any who may wish
to become subscribers hereafter, and take our
pay in good maple sugar, delivered here, at the
going price, or any kind of produce, or CLOTH
condtions7
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

05@We have received information from va
Gus places that our papers onot come regulal
The fault IS not ours, we send the papers
same day each week, and the blame must rest
some Of the Post Masters
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-03-05

GIVE would call the attention of the citizens of
this village ARev. Mr.. Garnets lecture at the Free
Church, NFTmrsday) evening. Ole that hath ears
TO heS1fSt him hear"
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-22
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, April s,

VI loN3 1APiil Oa IotO.
 In the Senate, to-day, brief discussion again took place on Mir. J. NJ. CIayton's re- solution, calling upon the President for con formation relative to the Oregon negotiation. Mr. Allen opposed it on the grounds former ly stated by him, and the matter was finally passed over informally.
 An interesting passage-at-arms then took place between Mr. Cass and Webster, touch ing certain delicate points of international law involved in the Mcleod case.
 Then, Mr. Dickinson, in speech of near ly three hours, repeled the assault of Mr. Webstermade yesterday; and, about ) o'clock, the interesting and agreeab!y diversified pro- ceedings of the day terminated, Mf Aangum having sgniied h.s intention of discussing the Oregon question tomorrow.
 The House was engaged, during a sitting of many hours, in a discussion on the Sen ate bill to provide for the organization of a regiment of mounted rillemen. X very great portion ol the debate centercd on the policy, principles, and action ol the native American party-thus following the direction which had yesterday been given to it. The debates and the daily sessions of the House have become so long, that it is impossible for HIS to do more than call for the information ol the general reader, from the vast mass of matter daily spoken, such points as bear directly on the question under consideration
 An effort was made by Mr. McClernand to introduce resolution, giving the use of the hall, tomorrow evening, to the New orb institution for the deaf and dumb The motion failed, for no quorum was present.
 An effort was also made by MT. Ilaralsor to bring in resolution closing the debate or the bill 10 raise regiment of mounted rifle men, at o'clock tomorrow But no quo rum being present at the time, the resolution like that offered by Mr. McClernand; fel still-born -UnioR.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-22
From Me ". o. Courier.
 FROM TEX

We have received, by the steamer New Y ork, the Galveston News Extra ot April 4, which states that the United States revenue cutter Wodbury, Captain Foster, arrived there on that day from Brassos St. Jago, with news from General Taylor's army
 The army, numbering $500 men, arrived and encamped off Matamoros on the 18th March. The General, with a body of dra- goons, under Col. Twiggs, preceded the main army, and arrived at Point Isabel at the same time with the transports from Aransas onthe 24th.
 On the appearance of the transports the Captain of the port, Rodriguez, set fire to the custom-house, and several other build ings, and made good his retreat to the river, although pursuid some distance by Gen. Taylor. The buildings destroyed were of little value
 The Galveston News Extra proceeds thus
 The thousands and tens of thousands of the enemy who have been reported as in readiness to dispute the March of Gen Fay lor's army, seem to have entirely disappear ed upon his approach. The only opposi- ton experienced by the army of occupation was first at the Little Colorado where Mex ican officer with about l50 mounted men threatened to fire upon Gen. T. if he attempt i ed to cross that stream, stating that such were his positive orders, and that .HericanS knd,o no fear. The artillery was immedl- ately ordered up, when the trops formed and commenced fording in perfect order, the water being nearly to their arm pits, where upon the gallant Mexican prudently retreated without executing h:s positive orders. The only other shew of opposition had been pre- viously made by party of 50 or 50, who having met the army in the Prairie, informed General Taylor that he must proceed no further in that direction. By order of Gen. T. the army opened and this party were per mitted to march through to the rear, and then depart.
 When near Point Isabel with the dra- goons, Gen. T. received deputation of 30 or 40 men, bearing proclamation and mes sage from Gen. Meja filled with threats in the usual style of Mexican gasconade. At this moment the confagraton made at Point lsa- bel by Rodriguez, was discovered, and Gen T. dismissed the deputation directing them to inform Gen. Mejia that he would reply to his message opposite Maamoras on Saturday the 18th of March.
 Lieut.. Fobil, U. S. N, who was bearer of despatches to Gen. Taylor, arrived in this city this morning, on the cutter Woodbury, on his way to New Orleans.
 Captain Foster states that the average depth of water on the bar at Brasos St. Jago is eight and a halfleet, and that from thence to Point Isabel, distance of about three miles due west, the uniformed depth is about five feet. Point Isabel is a perpendicular bluff of 50 feet above the water, and the sur rounding country is hilly or undulating.- The country was in a highly favourable con dition for the march of the army-more rain would have made the travelling bad, less would have occasoned scarcity of water,
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-22
[coRREsroxpENer OF THE BANNER l
IFaShingtoa City, .2prH 4M, 1916.

IT dShHgfoa Guy, .IpT1t Ih, lS46. To he Edifor cf the .4rkansas Banner:
 SiR:-The passage of the Subrtreasury bill ln the House of Representatives, by large majority, has not been the occasion of much excitement, as it was universally expected. It seems, however, to be matter of very general satisfaction. The Bill. as framed by Gen. Dromgoole, is an admirable one. The General. by the way, is one of the very ablest members of the House, and one of the most efficient on the highly impor.ant and responsible committee of Ways and Means: ] presume the Bill will pass the Senate without difficulty.
 You will perceive that the Bill providing for the increase of the army, has passed the House in modified form. The two regi. nients of Giaemen. not being allowed, but greater increase of the file of the com2a- nles of the existing regiments ofsInlantry, than was originally contemplated, having been granted. The Senate have before them bill for one additional regimen, of cavalry,
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-22

TIE NATCRLIsT AND JOURNAL OF AGRi- CULTURE, HORTICULTURE, EDUcArIoN AND LlrERAruEE.-The February number of this periodical is on our table. It is conducted with much ability; and published at FRANK LIN COLLEGE, Tennessee. The scientific department is edited by l. N. LOOMS, tue Agricultural department by T. TANNING, the Educational department by J. SMITH Fow- LER, and the Literary department by J. ElcH- BAUM. The following articles embrace the contents of the number before Us:
 Analytical Chemistry, On the Valley of the Jordan and the Dead Sea; Fossils of Tennessee, &c; Morality of Labor; Ag- ricuiture-a Science; Management of lhe Farm; Indian Corn, The Carnation ;- The Advantages of Early Rising; The Garden; Mechanical Industry, Sc; Hints for the Season, &c; Review of an Article on Education; Distribution of the Public Lands; Teachers; Education among the Ancent&Ieeks Classics; Father Ripa's Residence at the Court of Peking; The Man ot One Book Revival of Literature ; Thomas Carlyle; Locke's Philosophy;