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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-08
RCViYalS.

Pause now for moment on the emlnence to
which we are brought, and so far as you can, let
your eye take in at a glance the results of rey-
walls, as they respect both worlds. Under their
influence see the cause of moral renovation ad-
vancing until this earth every where brightens
into field of millenial beauty Behold also the
inhabitants of heaven, kindllng with higher rap
ture in view Of these wonderful works of Cod
Not only those who have been subjects of re-
vivals, but those who have not; not only the ran
somed of the Lord, but the municipalities and
powers in heavenly places, and even Jehovah,
who is over all blessed forever, rejoice, and will
eternally rejoice, in these triumphs of redeem
ing grace. And this joy and glory is not only to
be perpetual, but to be perpetually progressive.
Say, the whether such results will not Justify the
church even now in beginning her song of tri-
umph! Which of the angels will think she is
premature in her praises, if, when she looks a.
baoad, and sees what God has wrought for her
already in her revivas, she should begin to as
cfibe blessing, and honor, and glory, and power,
unto him that stitch upon the throne and unto
the Lamb! Be this then the song of the church
as she tr avels on here in the wilderness, while
she reloices in the smiles, and leans upon the
arm, and looks forth upon the gracious trlumphs
of her living Head Be this her song on the
morning of the millenial day. Let that bright
Jubilee be ushered in by the echoing aud re-ech
Ding of this hymn Of praise all round the arcl
of heaven. Let the church on that glorious oc
cason count up if she can all the revlvals which
have contributed to her enlargement, and brough
glory to her Redeemer; and say what so wei
becomes her as to take this language of thanks
giving upon her lips Let this be her song wher
her enemies have all gone into confusion anC
taken up an eternal waiing; when she is herse
glorihed and enthroned on the fields of immor
taity, and privileged to walk in the full vision
God; when the complete triumph of redemption
shall every where be acknowledged and shall
awaken Joy or agony that is to endure forever
From the most distant point in eternity which al
angels mind can reach, let the church, wheI
she remembers these scenes of mercy through
which she is now passing, still shout forth he
high praises in the same noble song; and let ser
aphim and cherubim, and the whole angelic choi
of the third heavens, join to increase tn
melody;-'B Blessing, and honor, and glory, an
power, be unto him that stitch upon the throne
and unto the Lamb forever and ever-AmenP-
DR.. Sprague.
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Musical CateChiSm.

What is a sur?
Almost any remark which one singer makes
about another.
What notes require more time than others?
Notes of hand signed by bankrupt debtors.
What is beating time!
Singing so fast that time can't keep up with
you.
What is rest!
Going out of the choir, to get home refresh
ments during sermon time.
What is singing with the understanding!
Marking time on the floor, with the foot
What is a staccato movement!
Leaving the choir in huff, because one is
dissatisfied with the leaders, requirements.
What is figured base?
The scribbling usually found on the blan k
page of singing books, supposed to be executed,
usually during sermon time.
What is swell?
A professor Of music who pretends to know
everything about the science, while he cannot
conceal his ignorance.
With what propriety may clarionet be used,
as accompaniment to church music!
With about the same as a tin kettle, beat
with pair of tongs, might be used with an eoll
an harp.
What is legato movement
The escape of Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo-
Lynn Meas.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-08
An Old Mans "Reminiscences.

| had quarrelled with my little brother, Willie
who had not quite passed his sixth year. | was
two years his seninlor, and he was the only being
| ever loved. Willie was frail and affectionate
little fellow, not meant to struggle long through
this dark and weary existence. The little gold
en- locks fell upon his slender and beautiful neck
and his large blue eyes wore a soft and con6ding
expression, which called forth irresstbly your
love and protection. l went to the corner of the
garden and continued building house we had
begun together The evening was fast coming
on, and still required about a dozen of bricks
to finish it; therefore stalked up to one which,
after great trouble he had just completed, and
pulled down part of the walls for that purpose
The little fellow could not bear it and snatched
them back from me, in a rage, struck him VOL
emily on the breast, and he fell to the ground
In short time he recovered his breath and
said:
Jamie, tell Annie to come and carry me in ]
cannot walk; my breast is very, very sore
| skunk quietly in at the back of the house
In few moments | heard low and mournful
whisper go through the dwelng-my little w lille
had broken a blood vessel The next evening
about sunset, | went to the door of the room
where he lay, and as | looked in, he beckonet
me to him. The setting sun fell upon his gold
ed hair, and as he reclined upon the snowy pill
low, methought he seemed like little ange
floating on feecy cloud
crept up slowly to the side of his bed, AM
hid the little hand which lay upon the coverlid
within my own hand.
Jamie, said he, Jamie, am going to die
hid my face beneath the bed clothes, an
sobbed aloud.
Don't cry, said the little fellow, you know
love you dearly; come, jamie, let me play witt
your hand agan,as l used to when we sat togetl
er on the little grass plat in the warm sunshine
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-08
Warmth Of Affection and Manner TO.
wards Children.

There is good deal of truth in the following
extract on the manner of treating children
Many persons suppose it necessary to preserve
toward the young, in their families, an aspect Of
dignity and GOODNESS; thus, as they imagine
repelling undue liberties, familiarity or disobedi-
ence. But really one gets more from a child by
developing the latter's affections, of which all
children have an ample store, but they often re-
main hidden.
above all mistakes is that of supposng that
the better nature Of the child is to be drawn out
and raised into the strength which we should
desire to see in the man, by making him pass
through a cold and cherries youth The very
contrary is the case. A system of petty re.
straints and priyations of severe looks and in.
cessent childings, only results in depraving the
feeling and perverting the reason of young per.
son. He is, in such circumstances, entirely out
of harmony with nature. He is like flower
which requires light and warmth, placed in
cold cellar, where it never can acquire its pro-
per proper tons, of color, or vigor. 1t is quite
impossible that a child so treated can ever at
tain to the proper characteristics of well con
stituted man or woman
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Don't quarrel with a neighbor, even though
he denies you your just rights. Il is better to
suffer in peace, than to get angry and maintain
your ground. There is nothing so much to be
deprecated as quarrel The tooth-ache is moth
ing to 1t. We can only compare it to writ at
your heels-and even this would not come nine
teen times in twenty, had there not previously
been hard words and hard thoughts There can
be nothing equal to quarrel If we were a
preacher, once year we should preach from the
text, Live peaceably with all men, Look at
that neighborhood, family, or church that is cur
sed with quarrel, and what does it present! A
cage of things unclean Hatred, envy, bcker-
ing, hard words and base nsinuatlons move on
the face Of all that was lovely-destroyin peace,
joy and every virtue. And alas! how difficult it
is to end quarrel when it gets into the church
or family, We should rather attempt to dam the
waters of the Penobscot in April Every one
feels right with himself-no matter what he has
said or done that was wrong-and every one
looks on his nelghbor as an enemy and scoun-
drel. We tell you to keep out of quarrel
Don't permit it to enter a church. 1t has long
tail, and before you can find its end, the church
may be torn In sphnters and scattered to the
four winds.
Reader, avoid a quarrel-run from it as from
pestence. Give up few dollars-an inch or
two of land, or any thing reasonable, rather than
have dispute, that will descend toy your children
and find no end till the third or fourth genera
ton We know it is sometimes difficult to move
on smoothly with certain characters; but if you
never suffer your temper to be riIed, your tongue
to be unhung, or your dander to start up we
think you may weather all difficulties and remain
in peace with every body to the close of life At
least you can have the satisfaction of knowing
that you have done duty, which to reflect upon,
is no mean comfort -P0nLand Tribune.
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From he Genius Of Liberl4.

Mr.. EDIroR-It is with some reluctance that
address few lines to you, but | am for llber-
ty, name which should be held sacred by every
American citizen; and although facts are stub
born things, the truth must be told, and my pray
er is that this generation may live to celebrate
the day when our soil shall not be polluted by
the footsteps of slave,
BY chance | have seen few copies of your
valuable paper, and in one saw an account OF
slave most cruelty treated by James K. Polk, and
being for liberty instead of party, | will relate to
you circumstance that came under my own OBJ
servation. | live in Unity, near what is termed
the Quaker settlement, and away from any aboll-
ZIONIST society. The light of freedom, however,
trust, is soon to shine on this place. But to
return to the subjcct-about the first of March,
stranger came to my house and begged a
NIGHTS lodging | was forcibly struck with his
detected appearance and Immediately bid him
welcome After supper, of course, had curl
osity to know from whence he came, and where
bound, and cannot do the subject Justice better
than to tell his history in his own words. Sir,
said he. | am from the plantation of Henry Clay,
of Kentucky, and bound for Canada | was
born and lived slave on his plantation for twen-
ty-fve wears, and strange as it may appear to
YOU. although at times treated severe, | can say
that the fist sixteen years of my life were COM
parativeIy happy, At that time was partially
educated by free black, and then, for the first
time, saw what disgusting thing slavery was
Being house servant, and my master thinking
was incapable of reading or scarcely compre-
hending anything eXcept orders Of my dni'ytosl.
had many opportunities OF reading and hearing
conversations from my master and his numerous
visitors But in reading had to be very eau
tious, and many sleepless night have spent in
reading Northern papers. | soon found that the
slave had many friends at the North, and that
Aboltionists were ready to lend hand vent
ured one day to ask my master what an Adolf
zionist was He said it was the slaves worst en-
envy; that their practice was to tlatter away slaves
under pretence Of freedom, and sell them at the
North, where they had to pass the remainder of
their days in tread mill 1t was with difficulty
that suppressed a laugh, but my own interest
required me to feign ignorance. One night |
found my way into his library and read several
hours, and then fell asleep My master rang for
me, but finding the summons not obeyed, search
ed for me, and found me asleep, with book in
my hand He awoke me with smart blow on
my face, with Tom, what in the devil are you
here FORT told him | had been reading
'Readingn says he, you baboon, what do you
know about! Read that! pointing to section
in the statutes To his establishment read 1t,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-08
Religious.
Conversion of Luther.

The following is Luthers account of his own
conversion which took place while he was a
monk at Erfurth.
However blameess life l might lead as
monk, experienced most unquiet conscience;
perceived myself a sinner before God; | saw
that could do nothing to appease him. and |
hated the idea of just God that Furnishes sin
ners. L was well versed in all of st. Paul's
writings; and IN particular, had most won
dertul desire to understand the episte to the Ro-
mans But | was puzzled with the EXPIRES sion.
Therein is the righteousness of God reve aled )
My heart rose almost against God with silent
sort Of blasphemy at least in secret said with
great murmur and indignation, WAS it not e.
nough that wretched man, already eternally ruin
ed by the curse of original depravity, should be
oppressed with every species of misery THROUGH
the condemning power of the commandment,
but that, even through the Gospel, God should
threaten us with his anger and justice, and there
by add affection to afllictionp Thus | RACED
with troubled conscience. Over and over |
turned the above mentioned passage to the Ro-
mans most approximately. My thirst to know
the apostles meaning was Unsuitable.
At length, while | was medtating day and
night, on the words, and their connexion with
what Immediately follows, namely, the just shall
live by faith, it pleased God to have pity upon
me- to open my eyes, and to show me, that the
righteousness of God, which is here said in the
Gospel to be revealed from faith to faith relates
to the method by which God, in his mercy, JUS
titles a sinner through faith, agreeably to what is
written, the just shall live by faith Hence, |
felt myself a new man, and all the scriptures APP
peared to have a new face | ran quickly through
them as my memory enabled me; | collected to-
gether the leading terms; and | observed, in
their meaning, strict analogy, according to my
new views. Thus, in many instances, the work
of God means that he works in US; and the pow
or and wisdom of God, means the power and
wisdom which his spirit operates in the minds OF
the faithful; and in the same manner are to be
understood the patience, the salvation, the glory
of God
The expression, righteousness of God now
became as sweet to the mind as it had been hate
full before; and this very passage of St Paul pro-
we'd to me the entrance into Paradise"
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Two NeighbOrS and the lens.
BY II. C. WRIGHT.


A man in New Jersey told me the following
circumstances respecting himself and one of his
neighbors.
81 once owned a large flock of hens | gen.
orally kept them shut up, but one spring | con-
cluded to let them run in my yard, after | had
clipped their wings so that they could not fly
One day, when | came home to dinner, learned
that one of my neighbors had been there full of
wrath, to let me know my hens had been in his
garden, and that he had killed several of them
and thrown them over in my yard Twas greatly
enraged that he had killed my beautiful hens,
that | valued so much. / determined, at once,
to be reyenged,- to sue him, or in some way get
redress. ! sat down and ate my dinner, however,
as calmly as could. By the time had finish
ed my meal, became more cool, and thought
that perhaps it was not best to fight with my
neighbor about hens, and thereby make him my
bitter, lasting enemy. | concluded to try anoth-
er way, being sure that it would be better
CATER dinner | went over to my neighbors-
He was in his garden. | went out, and found
trying to kill it. | accosted him. He turned
upon me, his face inAamed with wrath, and broke
out in great fury
"'You have abused me. will kill all your
hens, if | can catch them. | never was so much
abused. My garden is ruined
81 am very sorry for it, said |. Il did not
wish to injure you, and now see that | have
made great mistake in letting out my hens.
ask your forgivness, and am willing to pay you
six times the damage
"The man seemed confounded He did not
know what to make of it. He looked up at the
sky-then down at the earth then at his neigh
bor-then at his club-and then at the poor hen
he had been pursueing, and said nothing.
"'Tell me now said |, what is the damage
and will pay you six-fold and my hens shall
trouble you no more. | will leave it entirely
with you to say what shall do cannot afford
to lose the love and good will of my neighbors
and quarrel with them, for hens, or any thing
else
"'I an a great fool, said the neighbor. 'The
damage is not worth talking about and | have
more need to compensate you than you me, anC
to ask your forgivness than you mine.
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and don't cry, my dear little brother jamie
You will be kind to my little pussy when | am
gone, and fill his saucer with new milk, won't
you, brotherP
Pussy lifted up her head as she heard her
name, and purring smoothed her sleek and CLOS
sy coat against the paid face of the young suf-
ferer, as though to thank him for his kind re-
membrance.
4 am going to heaven he continued, and
that is happy place, for God, our Father, whom
we say our prayers to every night, lives there,
and you know how often we have wanted to see
him, jamie; and there is Jesus, whom we love
so much, and who loves little children, too, so
dearly; he will be there, and he will carry me to
Father, for he will be like big brother, and
take care of me, you know, jamie And then
there is little Harry Bently, he is gone to heaven,
too, and shall see him there and we will have
two little wings, and little golden music book
between us, but we will leave a corner for you
jamie, so that when you come, we will all bow
down together before the throne of God, our
Father and sing his glory for ever and and ev-
err
The little fellow lifted up his bright blue eyes
to heaven, and his countenance seemed to grow
brighter; | gazed upon his f"re for some minutes
in silent anguish; but as l gazed, his face APP
peared to wax brighter and yet more bright; a
smile lingering upon his parted lips, and his lit
tie soul winged its flight to sure and glorious
eternity.
A now when the hurricane of riotous and ir-
reslstable passion sweeps over my soul, tearing
down all distinctions of right and wrong, and de-
throning reason, their cherub voices seem to
come waited on the rale and as these two little
angel forms, with their little golden music book;
and my empty and unmerited conduct, rise up,
as it were in vision before me, and my passion
vanishes, my frame shadders, and burst into
tears-HaHfar Times.
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Vbe family GtrtIe.

" have read the following little story a
number of times, and every subsequent time
with more pleasure and | cannot but think that
you, children, will read it with as much pleasure
and profit as have done. 1t illustrates-but
there is no need of my telling you beforehand
for it carries its moral so plainly on its very face
that the youngest of you cannot fail of seeing it.
l will leave you, therefore, to find it out as YOU
proceed; and may not hope that you will pract-
ice upon the principle it unfolds in your sports,
and in all your intercourse with your compan-
ions! Try it for one day, and see if at night your
head does not press your pillow more peacefully
than usual And then the happiness such a
course will produce in the bosoms of all around
you, is no small item in the account. Try it.
TIC.
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while they were in their prime. also have attendel
meetings at Chelsea, Fayetteville, Felchvile, Shows
Village We had good meetings in all of these places,
and the friends of freedom strong and faithful
Judge Hutchinson has attended these meetings We
were disappointed in not beng joined by able and
eloquent friend Hon. Jacob Scott, of Barre and the
STANDARD bearer of the 'GENIUs OF LIBERTY" the
Rev. Aaron Angler the latter being detained on
count of i'll heath but we had the pleasure of seeing
him and hearing his voice at Woodstock | feel also
indebted to Mr., James M. Bennett, of Gaysve, and
Mr.. Hall, of Royalton. 1t would be superAuous, Mr.
Editor for to say that indebted to yourself for
your many acts OF kindness. Adieu, and let us all
thank God and take courage in view of what he has
done for us and our noble cause. Yours
HENRY II. GARNET.
Trno OK 1917
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Serious Cues lions,

There is God He preserves, and he can
destroy you. Do you daily think of him!
You have soul. Do you care for it! You
care for your body, but do you properly care for
your soul
You are sinner. Do you know how sinner
can be savedl
There is Savior. Are you anxious that he
may save you?
There is an awful hell. Are you seeking tc
escape it?
There is glorious heaven. Are you in the
way to it,
You must soon die. Are you prepared for the
solemn changel
You must appear atth judgment seat of Christ
What will then be your lott
There is an eternal state after death. Is yours
likely to be an eternity of bliss, or an eternit.
of wo!
You must be pardoned through the blood G
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Feeding Hogs with Corn aud Charcoal

1t has bad appearance, and beside that there
is not a little loss in feeding hogs on the ground,
and no man can well afford to do it. To every
one who has not good frame pen for his hogs,
with a good floor to feed them on, and does not
wish to be at the expense of such | will earnest
ly recommend to procure oak plank l-2 inch
think and make one. This may vary in size ac-
cording to the design of fattening more or fewer
hogs. A good number may be fed upon floor
IL by 20 feet, having the plank well laid upon
sleepers and the outside ones either secured by
Plus in the sleepers or stakes in ground You
may bear in mind, [ am more particular about
having a good floor, not only for the saving of
much corn, but for the chance of feeding hogs
on this floor with the charcoal. You may be
assured that this charcoal will do much to aid in
fattening your pork. They should have it free
ly they will not eat any more than they want,
and it is never known to hurt them, but keeps
them in good heart and free from disease You
will find good floor beneficial to feed out raw
materials, as potatoes, turnips, pig weeds, &c.
S. L.
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Christ, and sanctifed by the Spirit of God, or
you cannot be saved. Are you daily seeking
these blessings!
without holiness no man shall see the Lord -
Are you living holy life?
There is book able to inform you on these
subjects, and to make you wise unto salvation
Doyou search the Scriptures?
Think of these questions, dear children ev-
cry day. and especially when you lie down at
night; and may God give you grace to answer
them truly
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From The Home Journal.
I he { hiIGS Grave,

1t is place where tender thought
Its voceless vigil keepeth,
1t is place where kneeling love
Mid all its hope, still weepeth;
The vanished light Of all life
That tiny spot encloseth,
Where, followed by thousand dreams,
The little one reposeth,
1t is place where thankfulness
Its fearful tribute giveth,
That one so pure hath left world
Where so much sorrow liveth:
Where trial to the heavy heart
Its constant cross presenteth,
And every hour some trace retains,
For which the soul repenteth.
1t is place for Hope to rise
When other brightness waneth;
And, from the darkness Of the grave,
To learn the gift it gainetb
From Him, who wept as on the earth
Undying love still weepeth;
From Him, who spake those blessed words
"She is not dead but sleepeth!"
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Parliament allows the Queen of England for her
support, $l,750000; for Prince Albert, her husband
$l33,000, and for her horses and hounds $4,000
making in all 2,l93,000.
You've LADIEs,-Bulwer says: there is nearly al
ways something Of natures gentity in every young
woman except when they get together and fall gig
Cling.