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BRIERFIELD, (Miss.) :
September 24th, iS47. {

". VI. II oRsHEY, Esq, o. CON- Of IHUitdtlOn:
Dear Sir when received the letter of your
committee, inviting me on behalf of the citizens of
COncordla, TO a barbecue 20 be given on the Both
inst, as compliment to the character and gallant
services OF Gen. Il. Taylor, hoped it would have
0een In my power to meet you an occasion to
me so interesting and grateful to the warm person
al attachment feel for the patriot hero whom YOU
propose TO honor. Valuable and brilliant as have
been the public services of Gen. TAYLOR attractinu
the admiration and gratitude of his countrymen
throughout our broad Union, those who have known
him best will equally remember and honor him
for the purity, the generosity and transformations
magnanlmlty of his private character. His collos-
sal greatness is presented in the garb of the strict
est republican simplicity and to this no doubt in
great degree, may be referred the feeling YOU
describe when you say, fwe are learning to regard
him with al affection"
To speak of Gen. Taylor as one who has known
him long and well, will say, that his life has
been devoted to the service OF his country for no
other reward than the consciousness of serving it
we'll and that for many years past, the goal Of
his desire has been private station as soon as his
official obligations would permit, to retire to the
enjoyment OF the sovereignty OF citizen OF the
United States.
Before closing will recur to recent and cha
racerstlC exhibition of his dsintcrested patriotism
lie was called on by the administration for his
plnlon as TO the best mode Of prosecuting the war
with Mexico In view OF the embarrassuents
which surrounded Gen. Scott, and the importance
of the operations in which he was engaged, Gen.
Taylor recommended that portion of his own
command be sent to reinforce the Southern column.
For the good of his country, he sacrificed his long
deferred hope OF an advance at the moment of its
fulilment, and doomed himself to the worst punish
ment of a soldier-inactivity a line of defence.
For the good Of his country all personal ambition,
all rivalry were iorgotten-he gave his vest also to
the man who had taken his coat and left him ex-
posed to the storms of Buena Vista.
| Permit me to offer you for the occasion
! Gen. Jdyior--Thc soldier who ''nover surren-
ders - the citizen whose love is 'fOt the country,
the whole country )" the man whose sacrifices are
all Of himself
Accept for yourselves, gentlemen Of the com
mittee, and please tender to those whom you rep
resent. assurances of my high esteem and the re
greet which feel at not being able TO meet you as
invited.
very respectfully, yours,
IN nAE;C
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The following letter from the gallant Col Da-
Wis, of Mississippi, bears eloquent testimony to the
great and manly qualities Of Gen Taylor. 1t will
be seen that .he impression made by Gen. Tayior,s
character upon those that know him best is derived
from the sterling nature of TIE man, as recognized
not only in his capacity as commander, but as
especially seen in the ordinary affairs of private
life and intercourse.
There have been and are now many distinguish
ed personages who look best at distance, while
more intimate observation dscoses weaknesses
which detractirom hesymmetry of the character and
impair its efficiency. The actors look well on the
stage, but they dress for the occasion and play for
effect The letter of Col Davis describes cha
racter worthy of the inspection it invites-a cha
racter with nothing sham about it, but full of kind
generous and noble qualities:
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In stable hard by the eagle" at Niagara. ia a
Falls.
This pony, late last autumn, was discovered on
a cod morning, by the man who "tends gate" at
tne Whirlpool, standing Immediately ON the edge of
the awful precipice which looks down upon that
grand and majestic scene. The romantic pony was
provided with stable, and good provender but
the next morning after, the door was found open
and the animal gone. Again the pony seen
standing mOtionless as statue, gazing down that
frightfu abyss, and again was he led to his stable
Bolts, however, could not hold him, and every
morning, through the long and tedious winter, was
that pony to be seen with his fore feet planted
within foot of that yawning gulf, looking into
the whirlpool, as if expecting some lost friend TO
rise from its depths. We heard this story at the
falls, but thought it one of the thousand fancy-c
ated tales of that interesting spot. On wishing
morse and buggy to ride down the bank of the III
yer, we were offered the "Pony ofthe Cliffs !" and
as we drew rein over the romantic animal, and
started towards the whirlpool. we fancied his ears
prcked up at the idea of again standing upon the
g'ddy notwithstanding to view the whirl pool we
ueu 'he pony, and bent our steps to the spot point
ed out as the place chosen by this curious animal
Tor his ucubratons. and there was proof positive of
,he t'uth OF the wondrous tale, evidently some
horse had made stable of the spot for length of
time The question then remained, was this the
romantic animal and to test the fact we unhar-
messed and turned him out to grass After shake
and few nibbles at the fresh grass off started the
pony at gentle, dgnified trot, and again stood I'M
on the towering bank. Grass lost its charms he
moved neither to the right nor left but gazed upon
the eddying waters, until we were compelled to
break the spell by returning him to the matter of
fact duty of the hills
we fancied as he gave last and lingering look
at the scene, when he turned his head away from
The fascination of the spot, that look of reproach
towards us was resting on his solemn vsage.--
Poor, romantic brute, il greved us to break the
spell, and had we "lhe Dimes" you should be our
pony and spend your days on the brow Of your ia
vOrite cliff.
Where the animal first came FROM or who its
owner was, is mystery, known TO no one. Seen
BY no one, the pony was thus mysteriously found,
md though all ordinary means have been employ
I'd to ascertain his owner, one has appeared and
ne fell into the hands of his present owner by
sale made to pay his keeping. Cleceland Herald
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BOARDING.

Boarding in respectable and gcntccl families can be
procured for from SIS to s 10 per mouth
DA vHTEnrnc
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The bills for tuition payable in advance at the
close of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement of the Session.
August Is, 1877.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-18
Forthe Green Mountain Freeman.

FOrthe Green Mountain Freeman.
ON THE DEATH OF S. w. 3ECKLEY, Barre, Vt
His voice is still, his Tyre in death unstrung,
On whose proud note delightful music hung;
Whose soul enshrined in melody breaths forth,
In mellow strains, It's own undying worth.
He sleeps in deah-our ears have caught the knell,
And fancy weaves for US, his last .farelVeN.
The mounting blood no longer rises high
Upon his brow like sunset tnge-the eye
Hath lost its smiling ustre-and in place
OF Gfe-Death's impress sits upon his face.
lie sleeps in death--our ears have caught the kne
And fancy weayes for us, his last jtuelpeH
While struggling to adorn his manhood's prime,
And DER his circling brow the wreath eutwne:
Glowing with hope-tong to win name
Death sought, and on HIM laid his powerful claim.
He sleeps in deah-our efrs have caught the knell
And fancy weaves for us his last JareloeH.
Borne to the tomb, while kindred round him weep,
He heeds no moaning sound, no music sweet
Nor lists he to the humble, parting lay,
OF heart friends who here their tribute pay.
He sleeps in deah-our ears have caught the kne
And fancy weaves for us his last .GWeoeH.
His name we cherish still-hs voice. his look
Comes back familiar as we ope the book
10 sing the solemn psalm or Joyous glee,
For with each note is linked his memory
He sleeps in death-our ears have caught the knel
And fancy weayes for us his last tdretcH. c.
East calais, Feb Sd, 1847.
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Surrender of TicOndprOga.

: We have already noticed the death of NATHAN
BEMAN, in Franklin Co., aged 90 He was the
guide of ETHAN ALLEN in his his famous capture
of Ticonderoga in the name Of the great Jeho-
yah and the Continental Congress- In com
muncaton to the Malone Palladium some years
ago, he gave the following account of his person
al share in that transaction
we'll rccolIect all the circumstances attend
ing the transactions above stated | was then
IS years old, and resided with my father Samuel
Beaman, in the town of Shoreham, Vermont,
nearly opposite the fort had been in the hab-
it Of visiting the tolt very frequently, being well
acquainted with the family Of Captain De LapIace
and other young people residing there On the
day proceeding the capture, my father and moth,
or dincd, by invitation, with Capt De L7pace.
| was of the party and spent the day in and a.
bout the fort On our return to Shoreham in
the evening, and just as we we're landing, We
discovered the troops approaching, whom we
soon asceraiued to be Allen and his party To
my father-with whom he had been long ac-
quanted-Aen stated his object and the prop.
et measures were at once concerted for accom-
pshing it.
1t was agreed that | should act as guide, and
believe the above statement Of the manner Of
the capture to be substantially correct There is
however, one error Of very considerable impor.
lance. Araold did not accompany as as 4 cot
nnten or in any other character, lie wos not
present at the capture Of the fort. According
to my recollection Of the facts, as stated anl
believed at the time, Arnold wished to assume
the command at Caseton bat the troops woulc
not consent to serve under him, and he did moi
accompany them to Shoreham 1t was some
days after the capture Of the fort, before Arnold
arrived at Tjconderoga
Before the arrival of Arnold, we had thrown
a floating bridge across the narrow part Of the
lake, from Ticonderoga to Mount Independence
on the Vermont side. Arnold and Allen first
met, after the capture, on this bridge was
present at the meeting. Arnold handed to Allen
Il paper, understood to be an authority for him
to supercede Allen, and take the command
well recollect the laced Jacket rulles and cock.
AIDE hat Of Arnold, and that in the dispute which
arose on the OCCASION Allen struck off the hat
of Arnold from his head, into the water, where
it sunk from the weight of the tinsel with which
it was adorned, and was lost
NATHAN BEMAN.
W0i0Hc, H0nkHR Co.. ". y, MaV, 1885.
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Deaths.

In this village, very suddenly, Tuesday nght, Hon.
Jonathan P, Miller, aged so.
In this town, 18th inst Mr. Isaac Freeman, aged
"A years.
Also suddenly Mr.. Daniel Gould, aged about IS.
In N. Springfield, Sth inst, Of consumption, Ruth r
wife Of Joseph Lewis, jr, 43.
In Barre, Jan. %, George NJ SON Of Micah French
aged years and 2 months.
In Rutland, Sarah Capron, 10,
In Cornwall, Mrs. Manda French, Sc,
In Bridport, Mrs. Sarah Hemmenway.
In Mddlebury, Mrs. Adela Phelps, 50.
In Waterbury, Mrs. Dorcas Rsley.
In Berlin, Frederic Richardson u.
In Moretown, Alpheus Noble Esq, AZ.
In Irasburgh Isaac Kimba ESQ, 50.
In WetherSfeld Stephen Reed, SO. He fought al
Bunker Hill and Tlcondcroga.
In St Adams, John R. Dantonh, 81. Also, Sctl
c. Collins, g.
In Brandon, Elizabeth Backus, t.
In Mt Holly, Oct 9, 40 Mrs, Polly Bixby, IS, AL
so, Oct. IA, Susan NJ. Bixby 49, Also, Oct. 80
Thomas II. Bixby, A.
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The report of the Committee of Conference on the Ten
Regiment bill was, after spirited debate, concurred
in.
House. Mr.. Stanton from the Naval Committee
reported without amendment the bill to add the off
GERS OF the late Texan Navy to the Navy of the Unit
ed States referred to the Committee of the whole
Mr Seamen reported bill to make Brooklyna port
Of entry; read twice. aud referredto the Committee on
Commerce. Mr.. Washington Hunt reported bill for
the relief of lrelanG-read twice and referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
The Reporters in Congress to-day, in few minutes
contributed one hundred dollars to start with. They
will increase this sum tomorrow.
The Committee of the whole then took up the three
million bill. The Committee rose, and the report OF
the Conference Committee on the ten regiment bill was
adopted. 1t gives the President power to appoint Off
GERS of regiments below the grade of field officers, in
the recess of the Senate, and without the necessary
subsequent confirmation OF the Senate.
Feb. II.
SENATE. Three million bill was taken up, and Mr.
Corwin addressed the Senate. His speech produced
quite a sensation When he concluded, Mr.. Bagbv
got the floor for tomorrow
HOUSE. Mr. c. J. Ingersoll moved to close the de-
bate on the three million, on Saturday. at hree o'clock
Ordered to lay on the table.
The bill was then taken up, and Messrs. Dobbn
and Giles addressed the committee in favor Of the BILL
and against the proviso
Mr. Gordon followed in favor of the bill and the pro
vso.
The committee rose, and g message was received
from the President announcing that he had signed the
ten regiment bill.
The joint resolution of thanks to Gen Taylor, with
amendments from the Senate, received md refer
red to the Military Committee.
Feb. IL.
SENATE. A bill TO establish a United States Court
at Key West, was reported from the Judiciary Com
mittee, and passed. The bill to make attachments is
suing from the United States Courts conform to the
laws Of the states, was passed.
HOUSE. MIR. Rathburn offered a resolution requir-
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to communicate forth
with the names ofthe secret agents inspectors en-
ployed by the Department. these not having been Civ
in the Secretary's recent report inrepy to rcsolu
ton heretofore adopted.
A resolution was then adopted to close the debate
on the three million bill at II o'clock on Monday,
and the bill was taken up in committee of the whole,
and speeches made by Messrs Stephens, Ding
ham, Milton Brown Collier, and Iarnanson. The
committee rose, and at 5 l-2 o'clock the House adj
journed.
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Donresttt Gonrprn0.
JOAB SEELY.
Montpelier, Feb. 2, 1917.

MAINE.-The Democrats have at last succeeded
choosing rs members of the Maine House of Rep
Iresentayes, which number is Just majority The
Wings have y members, and there are three vacan-
cies.
N IIAMPSIIIRE,-T The bridge for the Northern
Railroad across the Connecticut river at Lebanon, is
to be built by Mr. Campbell, an eminent engineer
from Pennsylvania, novel plan, at the cost of $50
000
MASSACHUSEITS.-John Quincy adams left
Boston on Monday afternoon for Washington, ala
Springfield, accompanied by his wife and SON.
COL Cushing with his volunteers, has been ordered
and embarked, for the seat of war.
Miss Abigail G. Bodish, gifted poetass recently
died in the W. Barnstabe aims house, bereft of reason
through poverty and disappointment.
N. YORK.-The Supreme court has granted Free
man, the murdererof the Van Nest family new trial
N. JERSEY.A correspondent of the Trenton
News states that persons competent to Underestimate
the surplus product Of corn in New Jersey as now
worth million and half of dollars.
| CONNECTICUT.--Tw young women were found
dead in their bed at new London, on the 25th ult.
having been sufocatod by the gas from furnace of
charcoal which they had taken into their room at
night
OHIO.-A bill to submit to the people the question
of the Repeal of the Black laws of Ohio, was on the
ID nst lost in the House of Representatives of that
State on a vote for engrossment- 81 to 81.
A Mr.. Sawyer of Cincinnati has succeeded in ia.
king Daguerreoy?e of Driesbach wrestling with his
tiger. lie was obliged to venture into the open cage
ILILNOIS.-A disastrous fire occurred at Spring
field the 9th ult, in which II horses burned
/ MICuIGAN--Alpheus Felch, Esq, has been cleo
ted U. S. Senator from Michigan, for six years from
the fourth of March next. Mr. r. is the present Gov
ernor the State and will succeed Gov, Woodbridge
who was also appointed while Governor.
WISCONSIN.-'The Wisconsin State Constitution
provides that a citizens opinion upon religion cannot
render him ineligible for any Office or weaken his ties
tnony in court
KENTUCKY.-Twentyb allotings had taken place
at the last accounts, in the Kentucky Legislature, fol
u. S. Senator, without choice being effected Judge
Underwood, MessIs. Letcher and EIawesanG Governor
Metcae, are candidates. and two or three others are
spoken Of
VlRGINIA.-The Virginia House of Delegate,
have passed bill subjecting those who are founc
fighting with deadly weapons to imprisonments in th'
common jail for not less than one nor more than two
years, and fine not exceeding 81, 00O
TEXAS. Recruiting in Texas goes hard--t is
thot COL Hays will not be able to fill his regiment
Extensive gold mines have been found in Texas
Jumps worth $780, have been dug out.
: FLORIDA.-The State of Florida has repudiateC
its late motto, Let us alone" and substituted in er
thereof In God is our Trust"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-18

From WashngtOn-The editor Of the Sun
day Telegraph received the following by magnet
ic telegraph on Saturday evening. 1t compris-
es portion of the events which occurred at the
seat Of government on that day, and was dated
on Saturday evening. The telegraph was not in
full operation yesterday.
A message from the House Of Representatives
to-day, asking that provision might be made fol
the appointment of field officers in the new leg
iments- also, recommending tax ON tea aud
coffee, and reduction in the price of public
lands The message was quite long one, and
after being read by the Clerk, was referred to va
rious committees.
In the Senate, Mr.. Richie was expelled from
the floor by vote Of 81 to 81.
Hon John Q. Adams has arrived in Washing
ton, and taken his seat III the House to-day,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-18

A Beautiful Idea.-The Baptsmal admoni-
ton of the Hindoos, is impressive on the by
ISLANDERS as it is beautiful :" Little babe, thou
enterest the world weeping, while all around
you smile; contrve to live, that you may depart
in smiles, whilst all around you weep"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-18

merce, may soon be terminated; and my efforts in con-
junction with those of the King of the French, will be
earnestly directed to that end.
Ny relations, generally, with foreign powers inspire
me with the fullest confidence in the maintenance of
peace.
FRANCE.
The subscription in favor of the sufferers by the late
foundations now exceeds two million of francs the
amount up to yesterday was 2,00l ,594fr.
serious riot took place on the 4th instant in
the market at Lencloitre. The price of wheat was
OFF. the hecolitre, when man named Rabreau pre-
scented himself accompanied by several peasants and
asked TO have reduced to l5r. This not being COM
piled WITH the crowd rushed on the sellers, and cut
the corn sacks that in short time the market place
was strewed with wheat The National Guard was
called out but the riot becoming more and more ser-
GUS the gendarmery were obliged to act and the peas
ants continuing to press on them, and to overwhelm
them with stones they forced to their sabres
and two men were killed. Night put stop to the
disturbance
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Montpelier, Feb, 18th, I847.
A G R D.
JOAB SEELY.
Mr.. J. w. IiowEs;

Mr.. j. w. HOwEs
Ny Dear Su.--Your note of yes
terday containing Significant expression of sympa-
thy, '1rom sundy individuals in this place." is duly
recorded in my private notebook, with an impression
not to be expressed here, but known to Him who said
truly "that it is more blessed to give than to re-
ceiye.
To be compelled by the devourng element to flee
from our peaceful home through the deep snow with a
sick wife in my arms on such cold winters morning
appeared for the moment dark and mysterious prov
ldence. But long before the receipt of your note the
prompt assistance and kind expressions of sympathy
of the citizens Of our village had dispersed the dark
rising cloud and caused our hearts to gush with feel
ing8 Of gratitude TO the wise dispenser of events, who
suffers not a sparrow to fall to the ground without his
notice.
That you sir and each of those friends may receive
in return for this timely aid good measure, pressed
down. shaken together and running into your bo-
SONS" the ardent prayer of yours most truly in the
bonds of the Gospel
JOAB SEELl.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-18
Weekly Business journal.
PROBATE NOTICES.


Washington Dst-Est E. Answorth, Mortified;
CON- sit at Bucks office, LIST Tues Apr and June. Est
s. Kmball, Montpelier ad ap for exten time, Prob Of
fee Feb q. Est A. c. Nobles Moretown; CON- sit
at widows last Wed. in March and July.
Randolph Dist,-Est. S. George, Randolph; com. sit
at widows LIST Tues March.
! Orleans Dist-Est. |. Clemens, Holland; ad. act
rcnd. Prob. office Feb. ri. Est B. Kidder, Albany
adj aP exten. tme same time Est. j. II. Kidder, Al
banyi ad. ap. to ex. time, same time.
Windsor Dst,-Est A. Parker, Windsor ad. act
rem. at D. Lawrence's, March 3D. Est. S. Reed
Weathersfed; will present. at S. Grswolds, Spring
field, LIST Thurs. March
Essex Dist.-Est. A. Smith, 3D., Lunenburgh; com
sit at widows, LIST Thurs March and May Est NJ
French, Boomfeld ad, APP to deed real est. Probate
Office March "a
Caledonia Dist-Est w Lang, Barnett will pres
Prob. office, Marcia.
Georgia Dst.-Est. W Mason Sheldon; com sit al
widows, 4th Mon. March and June.
Bennington Dist.--Est. J. Waite, Salisbury will
presen. State Arms House, lst Thurs March.
Farhaven Dist.-Est. Anna Iambin Benson; ad
APP to sell real est at Costeton, March B. Est Pane
liza Cone, Benson ad. ap. to sell real est. same time
Est. j. Francis Wells; od ap to sell real est. same
time. Est J. Mills, Sudbury ad. ap. ex. time, same
time. Est r. b. Webb, Hubbardton; com. sit at R
Webs, LIST Sat Apr. and May.
Rutland Dist,--Est, Susan Fish, Dandy; ad. ap. tc
ex time, March |.
AGRICULTURAL.
Orleans Co, Agricultural Soc.-annual meeting a
Coventry Falls, Feb. Is.
TEMPERANCE.
Windsor Co. Young Mems Temp. Soc.--onnua
meeting at Woodstock, Feb. %.
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YANKEE ENrERPRIsE.-The Traveller says, New
Hampshire man was in Boston few days since with a
few stockings for sale-ony 6vo hundred dozen pairs
being about half of his fall supply 1t seems that this
gentleman is concerned in cotton yarn factory, in
small in the interior of New Hampshire The yarn
is out to all the farmers families far and near. and
wrought into stockings and the farmers wives and chill
dren paid for their labor part or entirely with goods
from the store and the stockings then brought by
the hundred dozen to city for sale This is but ont
specimen out of thousands of the versatility Of Yankee
traders