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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Freedom Triumphant :,

We rejoice that the House of Representatives have
at length taken bold stand the question of the
tension of slavery, by the adoption of the Wmot pro-
viso God grant that it may prove an advance step in
the broad high way, not only to American slayery's
limitation, but utter and complete annihilation! The
last Washington Era thus speaks of the matter;
By reference to the report of the congressional pro-
ceedings, it will be that, after all the fears enter
tanned by some of the action of the House of Repre-
sentatives the subject Wilmot's provso has been
sanctioned by that body and the bill upon which it is
engrafted sent to the Senate. AS we have already
said, its fate there is fixed. The south has majority
of four senators, Wisconsin not being in the Unor
yet, and Iowa not having elected her senator's Tit
proyiso will be stricken out, the anti slavery CLAUSE
of the Oregon bill has been, a compromise will b.
attempted The bill certainly will not pass the SENATE
with its present amendment The law has gone forth
Mr.. Calhoun announced his intention, IN the speecl
he delivered the other day, and Mr.. Westcott followed
him precisely in his declaration Both took it fo
granted, as thing not for a moment to be doubted
that no southern senator would vote for such BILL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
The Danyille Convention.

This convention was well attended, considering the
severe storm and bad state of the roads, which prevent
ed general attendance from the neghborng counties
There was good rally however, from the neIghbor-
hood filling the large Methodist chapel 70 overiowing
The discussions were of deep interest," especially the
addresses of Mr.. Bibb We never listened to more
powerful and convincing appeals. 1t seemed as IT nc
one could resist their orce and we doubt not the whole
of that vast assembage nerved up for the moment
with hearty resolve to espouse the cause OF the sui
erng and bleeding millions in bonds with all the en-
ergies Of freemen and christians however much some
may be swervcd from their purpose by opposing infu
cnces. 1t was good TO be there. The flowing tears
the quiverng lips the heavlng breasts, and the hearty
response of scores of individuals who have hitherto
stood entirely aloof from the cause of the suffering
slave, spoke volumes for the power of truth and hu
many, when brought in contact with the hearts of ar
interrupted people, To this source alone must thu
friends of human freedom, and the groaning captive
look for help. The mass of the people have hearts tt
feel and minds to act in behalf of the crushed and thu
dumb, without any motive, have party leaders ant
corrupt demagogues, to sacrifice the dearest rights 0
their fellow-bengs at the shrine Of little brief author
ity,
good amount of business was done. The plan c
State Association, adopted at Brandon was brougt
forward, adopted, and a goody number of signature
obtained. We trust the beneficial results of this con
vention will be apparent in days to come
03@We regret exceedingly that the Secretarie
have neglected to forward the proceedings in seaso
for this paper. One item of the proceedings we put
fish from memory:
On the opening of the afternoon sessionon Thurs
day, the following resolution was introduced, wit
brief remarks:
"Resoved That we have received, with the deepe'
grief, since the opening oflhis convention intelligence
of the death of Col. JONATHAN P. MILLER,
Montpelier, early able and tried friend oppresse
humanity both in this and other lands; that deepl
sympathze with his bereaved family and we look q
round with anxious solictude, for one to bear tn
mantle of his zeal and devotion in the ofthe SUI
fering and the dumb.
The resolution was adopted unanimously by r
sing vote.
Voted, That a copy of the foregoing resolution
signed by the officers Of the convention, be forwarde
to the family of the deceased"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Gen, Tom Thumb.

This worldwide renowned character, has been ex.
hbting in village for two three days, to the
constituent and amusement of all. He is accompanied
by his father mother, and younger brother who al
of ordinary size The General is now in his oath year
weighs "a pounds, and is about 81 inches high. His
form app ears be perfect in all its parts his chest
full, lungs strong and his general health good. His
cords are neatly large full grown mans e.
ponding muscular strength His little body is in almost
constant exercise from morning to night with but
slight fatigue He is good singer, having more than
one thousand songs, in whole in part at his COM
mand. He has travelled all over this country and much
in Europe, during which time numerous interesting in
cidents have occurred, expressive of manknds aston
shment at this strange phenomena of nature-all Of
which have been carefully recorded by his father, and
now furnish fund ofamusement.
QF7The General goes from here to Burlington,
where the people can get glimpse of man in NINA
ture.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Foreign News.

The Cambria arrived in Boston on Saturday morn.
ing, bringing news from Liverpool to the 4th The
all engrossng topics, the ravag of the famne in
Ireland The British ports have been opened for the
free admission of bread stuffs until September The
British Parliament appears at last to be awaking to
sense of the awful condition of Ireland, and the Queen
has ordered collections to be taken in all the churches
in England notwithstanding her poor are but little bet
ter off than those of Ireland and Scotland.
The details of suffering in Ireland are horrible in
the extreme. In the county of Galway, Is deaths
had been reported from starvation in few days, In
Kerry they dying by dozens, from fever dysenteV
and famine and buried without collins. In Cork it is
feared such are the ravages that half of the poor
will be dead in two months
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

1t our political sanction and consequently separated
ourselves not from the church, no. no. not for the world
but from certain branches in which we could not re
main without sustaining slavery; knowing that church
membership could be had on sound abolition prlnc-
pes.-Iu the achme Of light another Inconsistency ap-
pears
We find that to sustain men as abohuonsts, who
give religious liberation to slavery is not consistent
Had Bro P been the first man to discover this, he
should have had my warmest thanks; as it is it will be
news to many, and glad he has given i; publicity
trust that those who have heard the charge will be
willing to hear our plea confession,
We have been guilty of wrong in this NATTER that
trust with Gods help, we never shall repeat. The
ground have taken u.s. that the time is not far dis
tant, when man will as soon expect the suffrage
of freemen. witt stolen sheep on his back, with
the guilt Of man stealing church on his soul but
that the light has been before the public short time
that honest men have not all it, that they are look
ing and will soon earn-though have acted on this
ground in good faith, regarding it as christian con
sstency, am now inclined to think that it involves
the principle OF expedency in its broad sense if So
then all who are convinced of this fact must act &C
cordngy, and leave the event to Him "who secs not
as man sees" Yours, for truth and purity
II. FOSTER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
"Peace be with thee, o our brother,
In the spirit-lund;
Vainly look we for another,
In thy place to stand"

C. Liberty men of Washington County, you will
remember that at our County meetings last fall, gen.
eral feeling prevailed that we must have more labor
performed in our own towns. For this purpose conf
mttee appointed in each town to collect tax Of
twenty-five cents at least, of each Liberty voter
few have been faithful to their trust But we are sor
ry to say, but very little has yet been done. We arr
in debt to Lewis Clarke for his abors In part and
are in great need of more labor Gentlemen will you
give us the means of paying this debt and of securing
some efficient aborer in our own part of the vineyard
A word is enough. We expect this business will be
attended TO very soon, Please forward the money tc
E. ]. Comings, the County Treasurer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

MA1NE.-The democracy of Maine appear to have
set up business for themselves upon the slavery ques
ton now before Congress- as connected with any ac-
QUESTION of territory. The Portland Argus and the
Augusta Age, papers which have heretofore led off
different sections of the democracy, up full and
square to the principles of the Wilmot proviso. The
Argus goes against recognizing another foot of slave
territory, which is not affixed to the Union, and
the Age says 'We deem the adoption of the 'Wilmot
moviso' mere affirmation of Pre-existing immuta
Bile law recognized by the civilized world, the law Of
natural, inherent rights which declares that 'a men
are born tiee'
The Belfast Journal, the organ of Governor Ander-
son. appears to take the side of the question. All
that is wanted of these and politicians is, that
they shall stand up to the end of their doctrine and
declarations. If they do not do SO, they have sown
seed from which they will reap bitter fruit Boston
Courier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Surgical Operation.

A skilfhl surgical operation was performed by DIR, N
Ballou, of st. Adams, upon gentleman by the name
of Meigs, of Swanton, VT, the 25th ult The Mes
senger Says
MIR. Megs has been suffering fcR some time from a
leg so diseased in the opinion of several surgeons to
require femoral ampuation and Monday the operation
was performed under circumstances somewhat note
worthy Previous to the operation DR.. Mortons Lethean
Gas was administered to the patient, from the inhala
ton of which he was rendered perfectly nsensible.-
While DR.. B. was cutting through the heshy part Of
the thigh and saving off the emoral bone, there was
sign of consciousness manifested and no Appearance
physical suffering. After the leg had been amputat
ed and the arteries taken up, the patient said he hat
not experienced the least pain during the operation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

INDIA RUBBER RoLLERs.-An experienced printer
of this city has discovered mode of making printers
ink rollers of the prepared and improved india rubber,
and more permanently elastic, and will last ten
times as long as rollers made of the ordinary material
We have before heard Of the successful appca
ton of this material to this purpose. If it has been
thus applied we hope some will inform us.-Scientfc
american.
India rubber has been successfully used for this pur
pose in this State, though whether of the prepared
and improved" article, we do not know An ingenious
machinest of our acquaintance once described to us
the process now forgotten and said they would never
wear out, or become useless. His rollers were expen-
sve owing, if we remember right, to the necessity of
employing napa an expensive article, to dissolve the
RUBBER being the only article known which will cut
and unite rubber and GIN Arabic
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.

natural monster-the spawn of desperation and polit
cal corruption. 1t made up Of free traders and
tartes of strict constructionists and lattudnarians-
OF internal improvement men, anti-nternal improve
ment men, of annexationsts and anti-anneXatonlsts
of abotioniss and ant-abohtonists of 40 Q and 81
40 men. It not possible for such elements to har
monize, aud hence after days and nights of wrangng
they concluded to give up their principles except the
fue LoGUeS and ttoO fishes They "ageed to disagree,
and go en- masse for the government and the spois.
They succeeded and Notwithstanding the Immense
patronage Of the government both civil and military,
Notwithstanding the heavy surplus in the treasury has
disappeared and public debt of $600OOOOO has been
created, the miraculous powers Of Pokery have not
been able to multiply the GLOVES and fishes" rapidly
enough. The camor for the spoils is increasing, and
this anti-savery movement at the North is openly ad-
yocated as punishment upon the Southern wing OF
the democracy because they have taken possession of
the Elective and appropriated to themselves the lions
share of the Offices. Having deceived the people and
gotten possession Of Government which they hnd
themselves unable to control, they seek to spread
anarchy and confusion in the land, with the hope of
averting the public eye from their misdeeds. I'm
able to rule, they seek to ruin. With them the Constl-
tuition and Missouri Compromise are nothing. They
would fire the temple of our liberties for the purpose Of
enjoying the singular honor of pershng in the flames.
Is not such state of things calculated to arrest the at
tenton of the wise and prudent and patriotic men of
all parties, both North and South Is not time, at
least, that of the South should begin to take firm
and immoveable position, determined to avert thesorm
five can, to control it if come it must? At such
time as this no Southern press and Southern man
should hold equvocal position. Our first effort should
be to frown down the ultralsm of the day. whether
North or South, which seeks to dsmember the Union
This however, is not to be done by trucking to fanat
cism either at home or abroadit is not to be done by
presenting divided front to the enemy, recent
y the case with the Southern Democrats in Congress
on the Oregon Territorial Bill.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

With few observations will close; and that is
with reference to the question before us. shall feel
myself compelled as the Senate will readily perceive
after these views to vote against the amendment of
the Senator from Michigan. AS to the other amend
ment by the Senator from Georgia, reserve the ex-
preston of an opinion until see further disclosure.
wish to see further developments that great domes-
tic question, TO which have alluded before give my
vote These developments will have powerful in
fuence on my mind. Until see them shall hold
myself in reserve.
This amendment that the interest and honor of
country require the said be vigorously
cessu issue reasonable indemnify should be obtained
Mexico the wrongs she has committed towards u s.
G.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Gun Cotton,

Mr. I. R. Blake of Quincy Mass. has been
in town for few days past, with samples of the
Explosive Cotton prepared by the House Of
which he is member, Messrs. D. Jaeger g.
Co. Mr.. Blake is quite confident that this ma
teral must almost entirely supercede the use of
ordinary gun powder, and the tests to which he
has submitted it. while here, certainly 60 far to
sustain him in this opinion.
On Saturday and Monday last, he exhibited
its explosive force in removing rocks, in the
presence, and to the satisfaction, Of number Of
our citizens. The experiments were tried on.
the line of the Rutland railroad about a mile
south of Burlington We had the pleasure to-
ny to the thoroughnesS of the work which two
ounces Of this curious and novel explosive agent
performed. The process of charging for the
blast is precisely similar to that Of charging with
ordinary powder. The cotton was pressed close
y to the bottom of the hole, and tempered firm.
y The defamation was less than we expected,
and the effect Of the explosion greater. The
cotton did the work effectualy; as Mr.. Barker
remarked cit did all that could be done % The
hole was drilled to the the depth of 90 inches.
and to that depth the rock was shvered and
shattered in all directions.
Mr. Blake informs us that this powder will be
afforded for AZ cents per pound, or about l-2
cents per ounce, and that in his opinion, half an
ounce would be sufficient for the blast noticed
above in which he used two ounces. If this be
so, the fact of it's superior efficacy and cheapnesA
would seem to be established Burlington Free
Press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

B. MCGOWAN, sober and honest young stone-cutter,
of Albany, aged % after vainy seeking employment
and finally cut his throat fatally on Thursday last,
leaving widowed mother to depore his loss. 1t will,
sometime be asked, who is to blame when healthy,
skilfu young man is driven by poverty and want Of
work to self destruction and the of Cain to the
demand for his brother will not be- deemed sufficient
NJ T. Tribune
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

DREADFUL DEArH.-We learn that Mr.. Otis Heath
of Randolph, was killed last week in the following
manner;-A Sled loaded with logs, with which he was
going to mill, turned over, bringing the man beneath
the whole man in company with Mr., Heath, moi
being able to exrcate him, was obliged to go mile
and half for help but of course found his companion
dead when he returned. Mr. Heath left a wife and a
large family of children
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
VS. the Wing view, from the Republican,;
THE CRISIS,

The North and Soudh-Tke Souther1. Democracy in
Cong,esS-Ihe Georgia Delegation. have never
been disposed to mnge the question of slavery with
political discussions. 1t can be followed by no good
results; for, after ALL the difference between the parties
at the north is only of Degree and that party is the
most reliable which is most consistently uniform and
honest in its pretensions, and which, in its general
principles is most conservative, rather the least des-
tructve On this ground we have been disposed to
GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE WHIGs-not that they are
not anti-savery in their notions-but, because they
have generally manifested due regard for the consti
tuition, and have kept aloof from those wild, visionary
agraran schemes which are calculated to unsettle So
cety and Its institutions AL men, or nearly all, at
the north are anti slavery in their views and feelings
and education. The difference between the wings
and democrats has been that while the former have
been content to leave the settlement of the question
exclusively to the people of the South the latter have
for political purposes affected to fraternse and sympa-
thse with u.s. and even to aid us in the protection of
our rights and property. Their game has been doub-
lie one they have been, until recently endeavoring to
concate the extreme North and the extreme South
the ultra slavery men on the one hand and the ultra
abolitionsts on the other. And wonderful indeed has
been their when the administration which gave
to Marcus Morton, the leader of the fanatics of New
England one of the most lucrative Offices in its gift
is also blessed and sustained by Mr. Calhoun and the
democracy however, have at last concluded that they
are strong enough to cut loose from their Southern
allies, and hence it has been resolved by them here.
after to make aah,sIapFy Fundamental principle o.
Their party,
The resolution of Mr. Wilmot Ia Northern Demo.
craft has been sustained not only by the whole of the
Northern Democracy in Congress, but its revival by
Mr., Preston King, of New York, (another democrat,
has been promptly met by an unequivocal approva
by the Democratic Senate of that State We mention
these things, mainly to show the tendency of the coun
try towards the formation of geographical parties This
result is rapidly coming upon us. Even the "cohesvt
power Of public plumber" it seems, cannot much long
er hold the great democratic party together The fac
ton or rather the combination of factions which oist
ed Mr. Polk into the Presidency cannot in the nature
ofthings, long preserve its unity It was pie-balc
concern, patched up for the OCCASION from the dec
menbr0 Of the Baltimore Convention 1t an un
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

Mr.. BIBB.-We are compelled to say to all who are
soliciting the services of this distinguished advocate Of
the Liberty cause, that he is now in New Hampshire,
where he will remain until after the March election
After that time, his services will be secured in this
State If possible.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

By THE EARS! Calhoun and the administration have
fallen out, and revelations consequent thereon
cidedly rich. Calhoun has made speech-which we
shall publish next week-in which he plainly declares
that Polk created the with Mexico by ordering our
troops on to what was knocn to be disputed territory
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25

The sum of one hundred dollars was gener-
ousy subscribed in a few minutes on Wednesday
by the reporters in Congress for the relief of
the poor Of Ireland
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-18
seet in abundance. The prospects OF the ice merchants
improving, and the probability is, that good will

sleet in abundance The prospects OF the merchants
improving and the probability is that good crop viii
yet be harvested. ~ ISL
| have no local worth Transmitting you to-day.
The mail from the north this afternoon brings nothing oil
any importance, except the following which is more cor
summary apparently of the by the packet ship
Rochester than has been received in this city.
LATER EuEopE-The packet ship Rochester arrived
at New York from Liverpool Sunday afternoon, with
dates TO the 7th of December
The papers containi political news of importance in
addition TO that brought by the Atlas.
The overland mail has arrived, but the intelligence
brought 6y it is ofgreat interest
Food said to have become very in France, and
riots had occurred in consequee in several of the depart
ments
There had been arrivals in Liverpool from the United
States in addition to those previously reported,
LIVERPOOL December THE price of wheat had adj
vanced I'll or 3d. the LIST OF December Flour had adj
vanced 3D. per bb for American brands, and it had been
sold from 81 TO 35s. Corn 63, with but small amount
of stock in the market In the market 1000 bales
had been sold the 9th prices taken all round from
3D. Id. higher Uplands brought AID to SD; Orleans,
for the range, Al a I'D.
The MAKKErs.--Smce the receipt of the news by the
packetslip Rochester there has been operations in
either -four gtsif III shs Baltimore market Holders,
however, firm Saturdays prices and the prob
ability is that nothing will be done until the arrival
the Hbena's news which may be expected tomorrow
next day.
At New York. this morning. the Rochcstcr's has
had the effect Of making cotton and grain more firm, but
large operations had taken place. Small sales of Gene
see had been made at SIS So Nothing doing in Other
brands, which held S5 25 $5 37t Prime white
wheat was held ll6 cents, with small sales. Prime vel
low has been sold at n cents. Cotton firm
previous quotations.
At Philadelphia, this morning sales of -four were made
at 81 rs, and at S. which is slight advance Saiur
days prices. Prime yellow is held at 63 81 cents
without large sales.