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The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17
EDITOR

This narrative the writer has
never seen published; but the
gentleman who related to hiRl
the circumstances. attributed the
singular success Of young Wilson
to his integrity and faithfulness.--
". Il. Puritan.
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

The same truth in the hands
of a fool and a man ofsense, be-
comes two very different things.
The glass which reveals to q
philosopher thesystem o oftheuni-
verse. only serves a child to cut
his fingers with. How many
weak men have been victims OF
a wise maximl
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

In times ofnatioDal disorder.
great men rise to the summit of
afFlirs as certainly as the largo
Jumps come to the top when you
shake a sugar bowl.
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

EXPENSIVE, The calling ot
the yeas and nays during the last
session of Ongress, ,costinnlenl.
bers pay for the time consumed,
S75 600.
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

The CALIFORNIA REGIMENT Re
giment which has been encamped on
Governors Island for some weeks past,
IS now about TO sail. Three Companies
will embark on board vessel on We'd
nesday. The remaining Companies in
the course of a week. There are about
eight hundred men, including officers.
They carry with them coo percu ussion
muskets, 800 flint muskets, 200 rifles
and 6 pieces OF light artillery, with all
the necessary equipments.
The Stores are extensive, and various,
including not only all that is necessary
for military expedition but also such
as would be required for a military
colony, such as machinery for saw
aud grist mills, machine shops, mechan,
ics' tools, &c, &c.
Among the soldiers are quite nuns
Der Of skilful mechanics, and among the
officers are eight or nine graduates of
West Point and the Lieut.. Col. and Ma
lor have held important stations at that
place as military instructors. = Netc-
York Tribune.
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

THINGS TO BE.REMEMBERED - he Eng.
lish bushel OF wheat weighs 10 pounds
8 bushels, equal TO $50 pounds, being q
quarter of a ton weight.
Nine and two,thirds bushels Ameri-
can wheat, of6o TO the bushel, equal the
English quarter.
The English sack Of flour weighs ESQ
pounds and Z sacks 1880 pounds, equal
10 I 0 American barrels.
The bushel Of fine Liverpool salt
weighs 56 pounds; the sack contains 4
bushels, 224 pounds
Ten sacks make ton weight, 2,24O
pounds, the busheI of Ground Alum salt
weighs So poundsI the sack contains 8
bushels and half, equal 10 224 pounds,
ten sacks make ton.
TO bring English sterling money q
dollars and cents, double The pence, and
the answer Is cents,
The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1846-10-17

The race ofmankind would perish. did
they cease 10 aid each olher.-From the
time that the mother binds the child's
head, ill the moment that some kind as.
sistanl wipes the death damp from the
brow Of the dying, we cannot exist with.
out mutual help.-AlI, therefore. that
need help, have right 10 ask it Of their
fellow mortals; no ono who holds the
power Of granting, can refuse il without
quilt. Waller Scott,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
Northern SerYlity.

A correspondent of one of our Northern papers re-
Ilates a conversation which he had with a Southern
member of Congress, who is honest enough to give the
north her due; he says:
"The North has lost the game because it had Meth
er judgment nor frmness enough to resist when re-
~sistance might have been successful. No opposition
he added, "could have prevented Texas from coming
into the Union, an event desirable in itself, but by de-
cided and timely action the north could have dictated
the terms Of such annexation"
Here is the secret of our weakness fully exposed
The South understand our real position and even dis
pise us for our servility in bowling to her dominion. She
knows we have the power to resist her encroachments
and maintain our rights, but we have so long consul
ted her wishes, and sacrificed our own interests to pro-
tect her institutions, that she well knows that we now
dare not use that power to defend and p%erpetuate the
institutions of freedom. The north with AZ the major
ity in the House, might have defeated the Texas
scheme with perfect ease, or she might at least have
"dictated the terms and made every foot of it free ter.
ritory. Shall the north forever draw in the yoke Of
slavery and willingly consent for mere party purposes
to bear its burthens and share in the disgrace of sup
porting this hell-originated curse? God forbid that We
shall forever be ruled by despots and the north sell her
self to her southern masters as bond slaves to do her
dirty work, and get but little more than slaves wages
in return. 1t is high time if the north has any power
to WELD it in defence of justice, equality and human
freedom.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
Who will attend the Convention?

For two or three years past we have had very large
State Conventions wherever they have been called
The creates. trouble has been to get a house large
enough to convene all who have assembled this year,
the Convention is called where there is a large house,
generous friends, and every thing necessary to make
the Convention larger and more interesting, if possible,
than any we have had before. 1t is now an important
period in the history of our cause in this State never
have we more needed the prayers, the counsils and the
assistance of the good and wise than at tile present
time. Last year we cast more than one-eighth of the
votes in the state, and the present year we can nearly
double chat vote if a sufficient effort is made. The
number present, and the course that will be pursued
at the Convention, if it is what it ought to be, will do
much to inspire our friends with fresh courage, xindle
anew the fire of freedom in their bosoms, & arouse the
~lukewarm and the doubtful to take hold of our cause
with an untring energy. But should there be but Few
present, and but little done, our friends would feel dig
heartened, our enemies would have occasion to tri-
umph, and our cause would be injured rather thanben-
Gifted by the Convention. Who is willlng, If it is
possible to attend, to take upon himself the RESPONSE
bility of staying at home, when he can do so much to
increase the number and interest of the Convention by
his presence i fnot by bis c%ounsels?
Let there bel mighty gathering of our Green Noun
tain Sons and Daughters, such as shall send terror in
to the enemies camp, and show to the naughty tyran
of the South that Vermont has dared to bid defiance
to his power, shake off his calling chains and wage a
eternal war against slavery and parties pledged
its support. Come out, then, to the Convention, on
and all. We want brave men and women to enlist
this great moral warfare which has but just CONNER
ced. 1t will be well worth facing the storm man
miles to hear M. Garnet whose eloquenee and powt
as a speaker is unsurpassed. Let no one think b,
cause he will count but ore that it will Wake but lht
difference whether he is present or not, all might rel
son in the same way, and who wonld attend the Coz
%vention? Let all then, who love the cause of Ere
dom, make their arrangements to be present, and l
f nothing but sickness or death keep any away,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
The OREGON Questi0n~0fficiaI,


The Washington Union, abiding to the rumor tina,
a settlement of the Oregon boundary question has been
concluded in London between the British government
and Mr.. McLane, on the basis of the 49th degree-the
proposition having come from the fomer-says: GAS
we are at present advised, this report is not correct.
Other rumors are afoat in the papers, touching the
same subject, which are equally destitute of founda-
ton"
The correspondent of the New York Tribune class
es the Senators whom he supposes would go for war
or peace on the Oregon question, as "a for the former
and 30 for the latter. He places all the Wing Sena-
tors upon the peace side of the question, and adds to
them Messrs. Calhoun and McDufie of South Carroll
ma, Colquitt of Georgia, Lewis of Alabama, and Levy
and Wescott of Florida. With the exception of the
last two Senators, whose predictions have hardly haC
a chance of showing themselves, all the peace Demo
Gratis are well known as the followers and supporters
of Mr.. Calhoun.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
More Annexation,

No sooner was the Texas bill passed by the Senats,
than Mr.. Levy, from the unfedged State of Florida
was up and moved to instruct the President to enter
INTO negotiations for the acquisition of the island Of
Cuba! How very modest! Not slave territory enough
yet Had just added enough to make forth Stotes, az
large as Massachusetts negotiations in progress for
purchasing California with the public money, and vet.
IN not haste, the eXpediency-the necessity of obtain
ing Cuba is urged to add to the Patriarchia dominion!
But why talk about negotiation? ThaA,s. not 70.
publican Make "A Botany Bay oft for a few nMbfAAae
and then lay claim to it as ours, by riGbt Of ~
cupancy, or by conquest, or more decenfIv 6or tbo
humane and benevolent purposes of "extendin ~ t Io
area OF freedom" And who can painsav sgcb '"o !
claim Has it not become a maxim With al c;viI;ao :
nations, that light and virtue may, without omit inuaS a.
the realms OF darkness and sin, for the puTpose os SS
tuslng their benign rays? How, otherwise, can ~ I,
world be reclaimed, and the blessings of nstriornb ;I
Institutions be 'diffused among the poor heather and.
the main pillars of the Republican eldifce he ersc az
on the ruins of despotism? 1t is hardly so he eynec-
ted that our ~neighhors should duly appreciate the val
ue of our institutions. But we, having proved them
and tasted their sweets, even to safety, surely NAV
cram them down their threats, if we do it for their
good ~"
Hail Columbia, happy land .-Haccster Gaza4.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
Hay-past FIve o'clock p. NJ
IMPORTANT UPON THE OREGON CUES.
TION.

The most important proposition a I'M from Mr.. Gun
bingham ofOhio, who moved a suspension Of the rules,
for the reception of the following preamble and resolu-
toni
Whereas the rejection, by the British Government.
of the liberal proposition lately made by the President
Ofthe United States, to compromise and settle the re-
~spective claims of the two countries to the OREGON ter
ritory, has terminated all negotiation on that subject:
And whereas, by the extraordinary and ina&missa-
bic demands of the British Government, it is made man
fest that no compromise, which the United States ought
to accept, can be effected;
And whereas the title of the United States. to the
whole of the Oregon country included within TN par
allels of AZ deg. and 81 deg. 40 min. north latitude,
and extending from the Rocky mountains to the Pa.
cifc Ocean, is "clear and unquestionable," ana shat
any further attempt, on the part of the United States
to settle such title by a surrender of any portion ofsait
country would be a surrender of the honor, the DIGNITY
and the true interests of the American people: Where
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the imperative duty of Congress
to adopt, Immediately, such measures as will fully pro
tect our citizens, who now do, or may hereafter, inner
it that country, and e~ffectually maintain our Just titlt
to the whole of the territory of Oregon.
The House refused to suspend the rules to receive
these resolutions-ayes rs, noes 90. Mr., Adams
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

The dwelling of W. H. Burleigh, editor of
the Christian Freeman, at Hartford, was entered
a few nights since by some hungry burglar, who
helped himself to such small things as he could
lay his hands on. Think once to what a straight
a thief must be reduced before coolly and DELHI
erately entering upon so %unpromising an expedi-
ton as that of robbing an editor. Mr.. Burleigh
says the fellow is welcome to the eatables which
he carried off, but begs him to bring back his
wood saw, which he says is The only musical
instrument upon which he is accustomed to
play.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
able paper. Price sI,OO for six months. Address,
NJ. A. Dow and F. P. Brown.
Singing Convention,

Agreeable to the call, was holden at Watervlle on
the 18th Dec. The convention was organized BY aD-
pointing Hon. Moses Fisk chairman, and H. w. Rob-
inson secretary.
After the appointment of the several committees us.
ual on such occasions, the singers engaged in singing
which was continued with little interruption through
the day under the direction of MI, M. G. slaret.
The time for singing being SO limited, the resolutions
brought as an expression of the convention by their
committee, were laid upon the table without other ac.
ton.
The weather being favorable, there was afull atteu-
dance, and it is hoped that this, with similar meetings
may not prove as lost opportunities, to those engaged
In the important science of sacred music.
H. w. ROBINSON, Sec.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

Look at it, Frecmsn According TO the
Three-fifths ratio of Slave Representation in
Congress, five Virginia or Carolina negro slaves
weigh as much in the scales of political power
as three Yankee Freemen. What has been the
result?
From 1887 to 1892 seUen representatives of
slave property sat in Congress.
From 1892 to 1903 there were fourteen.
From 1903 to 1913 there were fifteen.
From 1918 to 1923 there were nineteen.
From 1923 to 1888 there were twenty-twO.
From 1888 to lS43 Twenty-Five.
One-fourth of the Southern members have
been thus mere representatives of property in
negroes-a representation equal in number to
that of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and
Connecticut Have we no concern with sla.
ery2-EsSer Trans,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
StNpping PanerS,

But few Of our subscribers have as yet ordered the
Freeman discontinued at the close of the last volumn,
and we hope that we shall not be under the necessity
of stopping another paper, but as there are always
more or less changes at the close of the year, this is to
request all who cannot, or do not intend to take itanoth-
er year to send on their names Immediately. 1t is not
honest to take a paper a few weeks after the advance
payment is out and then order it stopped, leaving a
small bill unpaid, which the subscribers consider too
small for the publisher to take pains to collect. One
paper sent in this way might notimpovish any one very
much, but a hundred such would amount to something
of a sum and besides it is by enough small sums that
a paper is supported. We trust these remarks will be
almost superfuous, for We believe those who have ia
vored us with their patronage the past year will feel
sufficiently interested in the success of our principles
to continue to %patronise us, and we promise to do all
in our power to give our subscribers an equivalent for
their money!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
Notice 10 Subscribers,

1t will be a good time for our subscribers to send in
the pay for the Freeman, by the delegates who may
attend the Convention, Or bring it themselves. Let an
effort be made in every town by our Agents and others
TO collect all that is now our due and also for advance
payment for the present year and we will be ready to
receive it at the Convention. We have a large sum
to make out about that time and our depending upon
what we receive there to pay it, we trust our subscri-
bers will not suffer us to be disappointed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
STATE CONVENTION,

Notice is hereby given that the annual State Con-
~vention of the Liberty Party in Vermont will be holden
at HINESBURGH, commencing on WEDNESDAY,
the DIST day of January, 1916, and will probably con-
tinuo its session through that and the following day.
In accordance with a feeling which generally pre-
vailed at the last State Convention, it has been deem
ed bestby the Committee not to call a convention this
a view to the nomination of candidates for
ads ksrs, but to defer such nomination for a sum-
aas ention, to be holden, perhaps, nearer the CEN
ue State. The business, therefore, of the Con
g5nlIda which is now called, will be a free and full
discussion of the principles Of our organization, in all
their bearings, and the adoption of such measures as
promise to be effective in their dissemination through
out the commonwealth, until they shall secure the IA
vor of all, and g~loriously prevail in the whole land
The business of selecting a State ticket, which is Of
necessity dry and uninteresting to the mass, being re-
moved out of the way, the approaching Convention
promises to be one of surprising interest. The Rev.
HENRY II. GARNET, of Troy, N. v, who is now
Iaboring in the State, will be in attendance, Providence
permitting, and we trust there will be present also a
host of our own Green Mountain Boys who love to
open their mouths for the dumb, and plead the cause
of the oppressed. We promise all such as may attend
the approaching Convention, that, as in years past, it
will be a deeply interesting and profitable occasion.
Friends of Liberty in Vermont! the slave still pines
in chains, and lifts up to lis his imploring eyes. The
past year has witnessed unparalleled triunphs, both in
Church and State, on the part of the oppressor. Our
popular religious organizations have asserted that
Christand the apostles never l~egislated against oppres-
sing the poor and t%rarnpling upon the defenceless; and
the rulers in State, by indefinitely extending and per-
%petuating American Slavery, have virtually declared
tina. it is a leading interest in the republican creed.
Where, then, is the hope, not only Of the Slave, but Of
undefled religion and human liberty, only in the spread
and triumph of our principles? We appeal to you
shall we appeal in vain
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
STARTLING DISCLOSURES !-COUN
.TERFEITING AMONG THE MORMONS

a l4ASA IL AI4NO AhO4NO LIE J
A letter in the N. Y. Tribune, from Nauyoo,
dated Dec. 18th, says
The Grand Jury of the U. S. District Court.
now in session here, have for the past weak
been Investigating the state of affairs at NanpoA
The result is they have found twelve indict-
ments, (mostly against the head men of the Nor
mon Church. for counterfeiting the coin OF the
United States. Among the number indicted
are Brigham Young, President of "The Twelve"
and Orson Pratt, prominent leader.
| learn that the Developments are most start
ling. 1t appears that counterieiting has been
the principal part of the business there for some
years, and that il has been carried on by the
heads of the Church, The amount counterfeit
ed has been immense, and the execution has
been so nice, as in many cases to prevent its
being detected. The Prophet Joe Smith, used
to work at the business with his w hands.
Other disclosures were made in relation to
robberies and murders which have never before
been made public, but will be in due time,
Although these indictments have been found
yet no arrests will be made for reasons which
will duly appear, and whether credltahle or moi
to our Executive, the public will Judge. D..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
Vermont Patriot,

The Vermont Patriot has changed hands. Chas. G.
Eastman the former editor Of the Spirit of the Age is
hereafter to take charge of the editorial department.
He promises to stake high ground, both in matter and
tone, and, moving entirely above personal c%onrover-
sizes and local contentious, it will be made a paper for
the State" This surely is promising all any one can
o1L.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

Slavery AgitdtiOn-The Ashtabula Ohio
Sentinel, says:-"At three of the churches il
this place on Sabbath, the afternoon sermon wa
on the subject of American Slavery, A meet
ing of all the congregations on the same subje
was holden in the evening. Petitions are
preparation for circulation addressed to the II
~islature, to remove from the blacks of Ohio
disabilities on account of color"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

however, voted for the suspension; and upon another
question, at the close of the day, produced a most pro-
found impression by the character of his remarks. The
Committee on Military Affairs had reported a bill for
raising two regiments ofmounted rihemen, and to give
the President, %dictatora. power for adding a few more
to each ofthe regiments of infantry, dragons and ar
tilery.
Boston Courier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

Protestant Tdegrqph-A weekly paper has Just
been commenced at Boston, bearing the above title
1t is designed particularly for the benefit of foreign
protistants coming to this country. We have received
the first No. which contains a good variety of miscella-
neous and religious articles, 1t bids fair to be a vOlu-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

To CORREsPONDENTs.-We have a large number
of communication on hand, which we shall publish as
soon as we can find room for them. Let your articles
be short, if you would be sure ola hearing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

More AnnerdtiOR.-Our Washington CORE
dent, under date of Dec, 81, says; There
of some exciting new from Mexico to-day
said by the Texas men that a public msetI
held at latest dates in the City of Mexicf
vor Of annexing the country to the Unite
N. Y ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
THE FREE NJ N.
.MoNTPELIER,T thursday, IAN 8, 1876,
V. u. PALMER & Co.

PBmoDtcAL and ADVERTISING AGENTS, No. 70 State ST., Boston,
Are regularly authorized to procure subscriptions and advertise
nehts for the Green Mountain Freeman,
Or With a circulation several hundred larger, and much moIe
General, than any other paper in the State, the Freeman offers
highly desirable medium of advertising for the boston Trade.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
County Commissioners.

We have heard of the result of the late election in
only three counties. This county has gone temper
ance by a small majority. Chittenden and Orange
counties, which went temperance last year, have gone
for rum, pauperism and crime, this year.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08

FTRE.-We learn that there was a large fire at Bur
lington last Friday night, which consumed the How
ard Tavern, the old Post Office and a number of bull
dings adjacent.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL
Saturday. Dec. q.

The two Houses met again to-day, and not merely
to agree upon an extension of their holiday, as seems
to have been expected. On the contrary, tbey got