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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
"MOthcr Conquered Me-"

A pious and excellent mother who has blended
great firmness with much affection in the training
of her children, related to me the following an
ecdote of one of her sons. Her command had
gone forth on one Sabbath evening, that all her
household should accompany her to the temple !;
one hayward boy refused to comply with her re-
quest. After admonishing him on the subject
and finding him resolved to disobey, she told hin
the door would be locked, and he would not be
allowed to remain inside. AT length the hour o
worship arrived and the sullen lad, unbending
in his purpose to forsake the house OF God, was
made to pass out with the rest of the family, bu
hurried from them to pursue his own way. The
pious mothers heart was truly sad while join
ing in the services Of her God that evening, 70
she knew not where her prodlgal might be wan
dering
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12

THE Poor SHEPHERD Boy.-Thc Rev John
Brown, when poor shepherd boy, conceived
the idea of tearing Latin and Greek, and having
procured few old books, actually accomplished
the task, while tending his cattle on the hills
SO successful was he that some of the old and
superstitious people in the neighborhood conclu-
ded that he must have been assisted by the EVIL
spirit. On one occasion he went to Edinburgh
pIaided and barefoot, walked into booksellers
store, and asked for Greek Testament "What
are you going to do with Geek Testament? '
said the bookseller. Read it 4" exclaimed tn,
skepticaI bookseller with smile; eye ma,
have it for nothing if yell read it" Takin!
the book, he quietly read few verses, and gave
the translation; on which he was permitted tC
carry of the Greek Testament in triumph
TrunsbnuII's Geius of Scotland,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
What did you do with it?" he asked.

What did you do with it ?" he asked
ate it," said Lydia
" What did you not give your brother any 2"
asked the father
Yes, did, father" said she, 81 gave him
mine"
Why did you not give him the one told
you to give? 2" asked the father, rather sterny
Because, father" said LYDIA C. thought
he would like mine better"
" But you ought not to disobey your father, "
said he.
did not mean to be disobedent, father, -
said she; and her bosom began to heaye, and
her chin to CULVER
But you were, my daughter" said he,
thought you would not be dsplcascd with
me, father" said Lydia, /" if did give brother
the biggest peach" and the tears began to roll
down her cheeks.
" But want to give the best things tC
BROTHER" said the noble girl.
"Why" asked the father, scarcely able tc
contain himself
" Because" answered the dear, generous sis
ter, :" love him sol always feel BEST wher
he gets the best things"
" You are right, my precious daughter" sale
the father, as he fondly and proudly folded her il
his arms. "You are right, and you may be Ger
tain your happy father can never be displeasec
with you for wishing to give up the best of ever,
thing to your anectionate little brother. He i
dear and noble little boy, and am glad yol
love him so. Do you think he loves you as wei
as you do him r
" Yes, father" said the little girl, l thinI
he does, for when offered him the largest peach
he would not take it, and wanted me to keep it
and it was good while before could get hin
to take II y
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Authorship and RELIGION.

The great Chateaubrand is near his last day.
In a letter to poet who had addressed some
verses to him, he thus gives his lootngs up OF
his estimate of work, done for man and for God :
" | wish to reply to the questions contained in
your closing stanzas if could begin my life
anew, should not write single line, and would
wish to die unknown; but | should ever be a
Christian, as | always have been, and even more
than ever was All things considered, there is
but one thing in life: Religion! 1t is religion
that gives order and liberty to the world and af-
ter life better existence"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12

WHERE is OUR COUNTRY BUT ABovE!-Thence
thou earnest, o my soul thither thou art going
in short, but weary pilgrimage. Oh, misera-
BILE men, if we account ourselves at home in our
pilgrimage-if in our Journey we long not for
homel Dost thou see men so in love with their
native soil that even when it is all deformed
with the desolations of war, and turned into rude
heaps, or while it is even now flaming with the
fire of civil bros, they covet yet still to live IN II
prefering it to all other places of more peace anc
pleasure And shalt thou, seeing nothing bu'
trouble abroad, content myself with faint wlsl
ofthy dissolution ! If heaven were thy goal
thou couldst but think of it uncomfortably. On
what affection can be worthy Of such home =
Bishop Hall
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Time Lost,

One of the sands in the hour-glass of time, is,
beyond comparison, more precious than gold. In
nothing is waste more ruinous, or more sure to
bring unavailing regrets. Better to throw away
money than moments; for time is much more
than money. As we lose our days, we incur the
increasing risk of losing our souls. "The life
blood of the soul runs out in wasted time" The
years which have winged their flight have gone
to the recording angels and what is the report
they have borne to heaven" Will the record
testify for us or against us, when the throne Of
the Son of Man shall be set, and the books shat
be Opcncd?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Beantify Home.

Men will say that appearance is nothing, and
that the pleasures of the sight are not to be val
ued and cultivated! l say that appearance is
always to be regarded; that we cannot render
our homes too beautiful and attractive Our first
object should be to make our dwellings as con-
ycnicnt and comfortable as art can make them
our second object should be to render them to an
equal extent tasteful and elegant. Do what we
can, and all we can, we shall fall far short Of ri
valling even the simplest forms and denomination.
of Nature.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Watch,

Christian, the world, the flesh, and the devil,
are all moving to deprive you of the hope of hea-
ven. OF the great multitude who make fair
religious profession, the scriptures assure us that
" fen, only, find eternal life" Are you more
humble, more merciful, and more pious, than the
great mass of professors, who, as we may believe
the scriptures, are in the broad road to ruin =
God has placed you sentinel for your own sal
walton and if you allow yourself to sleep, you
will lose your crown-you will fail OF eternal LIE
WATCH ! AND LET NO MAN TAKE
THY CROWN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12

CMH-Ekc.-I am glad the world is full of
children. Tome, earth, with all its other charms,
were gloomy waste without them. | love to
feel as a child There is no solacc in affection
so sweet as the sympathy Of children; there is
no music so enchanting as their unaffected JOY
GUS laugh | am never SO happy, and the gentle
spirit of humanity never brcathcs so freshly and
cheeringly into my heart, as when am surroun-
dcd by a company of alIcctionate, merry Children
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12

Help one another. The race of mankind
would perish did they cease to aid each other.
From the time that the mother binds the chlds
head, till the moment that some kind assistant
wipes the death damp from the brow of the dy-
ing, we cannot exists without mutual help. All
therefore, who need aid, have a right to ask it
from their fellow mortals,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Seeding,

A great deal of injury is done to children by
their parents scoding Many children have
been nearly or quite ruined and often driven
from home, to become vagabonds and wanderers
by scolding. 1t sours your temper, provided it
is sweet, which is a question; if you scold, the
more you will have to scold and because you
have become crossor, and your children likewise.
Depend upon it, they cannot like you as well af-
ter you have berated them, as they did before.
You may approach them with lirmness and dccis-
ion,-you may punish them with severity ade-
quate to the nature of their offences, and they
will feel the justice Of your conduct and love you
Notwithstanding all. But they hate scoIding. Ii
stirs up bad blood while it discloses your weak
ness and lowers you in their estimation. Espe-
cially at night, when they are about to retire,
their hearts should be melted and moulded with
voices of kindness, that they may 60 to their
sumbers with thoughts Of love stealing around
their souls, and whispering peace-N Y. Fran
gcHSt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Hints for Parents.

Horace Mann, whose pen is always busy in
good works, speaks thus Of the destructive prac-
tice Of combining children in pent-up rooms, de-
prying them Of fresh air and exercisc-the two
mort important agents of health and happiness.
People, who shudder at flesh wound and a
trickle of blood, will confne their children like
convicts, and compel them, month after month,
to breath quantities of poison. 1t would less
impair the mental and physical constitutions OF
our children, gradually to draw an ounce Of blood
from their veins, during the same length oftime,
than to send them to breathe, for six hours in a
day, the poisoned air of our schooI-rooms. Let
any man who votes for confirming children in
small rooms and keeping them on stagnant air,
try the experiment of breathing his own breath
only four times over; and, if medical aid be not
at hand, the children will never be endangered
by his vote afterwards
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
Letter from an old Man.

Ny DEAR YOUNG FRIENDS, The darkness of
the night has passed away. The shadows are
gone, and bright Aurora gilds the eastern skies.
| am an old man, having existed ever since the
creation of the world have for thousands of
years, paid a daily visit to this country All an
mated nature halls my approach with joy. The
feathered songsters favor me with their first
strain, When approach, every thing seems re-
freshed and gay. My breath is sweet and pleas
ant, diliusing baImy fragrance through the
air have a store of valuable gifts, which |
impart to those who favor me with an early visit.
| possess renoyating draught, that will enable
those who take it to accomplish with ease the
duties of the day. But alas my dear young
friends, how many of you never see me! have
eagles wings, and quickly fly away my stay is
of short duration. | have to complain of your
negligence i'll not visiting me oltener. You will
allow me to pass away before you will arise from
your downy beds, Up, then awake, ye drow,
sy ones, and pay an early visit to a friend who
will reward you for your trouble and believe
me to be, Yours sincerely,
EARLY MORNING.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12

God of peace for success in this ignoble, dis
graceful, and unrighteous war!
"Kneelng amidst their brothers blood.
To offer mockery unto Cod
As if the high and holy One
Could smile on deeds of murder DONE"
Hear the language of God in his word When
ye spread forth your hands will hide mine ewes
from you; yea, when ye make many prayers
will not hear; (and why!) for your hands are
full of blood
To be C0ntiaued
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
British Sympathies.

The Washington Union copies with approval
an article from the London Times commenting
upon the casting vote OF Mr. Dallas, upon the
Tariff Bill of 1886 The Times is known to be
as bitter as green NORWOOD against every thing
American. Among other matters 1t thus speaks
of the Vice President.
"Mr. Dallas was Vice Resident Of The Sem
ate when the new tariff came under discussion.
lie represented tho State of Pennsylvania-a
manufacturing, and thus monopolist State. His
constituents were violently opposed to il, but he
voted for it. This was not all. The contest
was long, angry and doubtful. The votes on the
division were equal. Mr. Dallas gave the cast
ing vote, md returned home to receive the ap.
proyal of his own heart and the eXecraions of
his constituency He was burnt in eliigy of
course -reviled, illuminated and lynched in
print, by the excellent "drab" men of that fra
terna community"
This is an article from which the Union calls
"judicious reflections upon American politics, -
adding very complacently, that "The just
tribute paid by the Times to the firmness and
fathfulness of Vice President Dallas, in the
new Tariff Law, ,piH be emphaiicaiiy responded 10
and approved by The Democratic party throughout
The country" What harmony and tenderness
there is between the radcalism of this country
and the wishes of London journalists. They
jingle together like chime of bells. The Times
praises Mr.. Dallas, and the Union echoes by
praising the Times How these brethren love
one another-Conn COur.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
/" Groans of the Waterman"
Green Mountain Freeman.

ORGANS? Aye-"we thank thee," Joe J.
groans is the word. Your correspondent admits
that if the Third party had voted for Mr.. Chand-
ler he would have been elected; and thus he
also consequence admits, that by not voting
for Mr.. Chandler, the third party has suffered the
friend Of Slavocratic administration TO be cleo
ted. We'll then may the enemies of Slavery
"groan:" a few more such slabs at Freedom
will finish her career. But your correspondent
argues that TO support Mr.. Chandler would be
to abandon the third party and support The Wing
party, which aboltonisis could not consistently
do, inasmuch as the Wings as a national party
have never put forth antislavery sentiments and
principles. This is quibblng of the poorest kind.
Mr. Chandler had distinctly prciesscd such sem
ments aud principles; he had openly and nobly
pledged himself upon this subject-and it was
the pledge of man whose honor is beyond re-
moro-thc Wing party of Vermont had pledged
itself also on this subject-taking the step which
has already been followed in the Message of
Governor Briggs Of Massachusetts, and unques-
tionably will be followed by the mass of the
Wing party ia tS tslion. TO support Mr..
Chandler under such pledges and at such an era
in the Wing party, would have been to support
aniiSlarery principles have encouraged
the hopes of the friends of Freedom everywhere
would have discouraged and dsheartened the
Savocracy. But the third party has mol support
ed dnh-slduery principles; in opposing GEO. B.
CHANDLER it has boldly opposed these principles !;
in sticking TO its party organization, with the
knowledge that every vote cast for Mr. Rowell
would be thrown away, it has refused to give
verdict against the Slavocraic policy, and has
lost all the influence which such verdict would
have had upon Congress and upon the country.
We cannot conceive how an enemy ofslavery can
behold such conduct without groaning IN spirit
and lifting up the voice of utter condemnation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
Latest from the ARMY.

WIN. Berry, vino left Monterey on the 23d
ult., furnishes us with the following memoranda:
All idea of an immediate engagement has now
passed over, and it would seem now that Santa
Anna is o1ly to be met at San Luis Potosi--
were, it appears, he means TO stand the hazard
of the die.
1t turns out that the alarm originated thus -
Gen. Worth intercepted letter from the cover
nor of New Leon 10 parizan Mexican Gener
al, whose name otr informant could not recol-
lect, telling him to advance and attack SatilIo on
a certain day, and that he had so arranged it that
the Mexican inhabitants would rise, join them,
and defeat the American forces. Add to this
large cavalry force was reported on the advance
from San Luis Potosl. With reference to the
lelter-Gen. Worth inclosed it TO the author, in.
forming him that If again detected IN any such
proceeding, he would be shot. The cavalry ad-
vance turned out to be. as our Monterey cores.
pondent guessed they were, foraging party
pretty numerous, to be sure-nothlng more.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21

The Peiersburgh mieiiigencer" has the fol-
lowing description of the Sub Treasury at that
place. 1t will be seen that Su5-Treasury, at
the South, is as different from Northern Sub
Treasury as Southern and Northern democra-
cyl
"What do our readers think is the nature and
character Of the Petersburgh Sub-Treasury !?
The unlearned will of course, promptly reply
&" Why, Sir it is a patent Abestos Iron Box,
with bunderbuss well loaded and cooked in
side, so that if any man, who hadn't the hang Of
it, attempted to open it, he would get load of
slugs in his bread basket" This would be the
natural reply of all who hadn't seen, as we have
seen, with our own eyes, the Petersburgh Sub
Treasury. Well perhaps, some one will say
=" Do tell us Mr.. Editor, what 1t is-out with it,
and cut long story short" Well, hold your
breath and listen The Petersburgh SubTreas
ury is-is-Is-a Leather IrapeHng Trunk,
with straps to nlatch-jus such a one as man
would take on iaunt TO the White Sulphur or
Saratoga-and bought, no doubt, at one OF the
retersburgfl shoe ana Trunk Stores!! That's
the Petersburgh Sub-Trcasury is. This
trunk, by the measurement Of our Sweet-F otato-
Yard-M easure, is three quarters of yard long
half yard wide, and halt yard high and will hold
a bushel and half of gold and silver, or there
abouts.
sit is placed in the Exchange Bank-not on
deposit but us the safest place our collector
can find. The Bank is not responsible for pic
ayune of the money-so that if man were 10
take the said travelling trunk, strap it behind his
carriage and cut out to parts unknown-the
Bank might snap its fingers in Uncle sans face
and tell him 10 go to--any place that is :" men
tonble to ears polite"
ais there comment required on such con-
Germ as this ?"
"'The Ranks are not safe guardians of the
Public Money" o Although every moth
er's son of the Democracy will willingly trust
all their own money with them, the Banks can
not be trusted with the money on deposit, when
they would be responsible for it, and yet they
can be trusted with it, not as Banks, but as own
ers of a vault anl when they are not responsible
for a cent Of it!
40 Democracy Democracy THY name is
Humbug"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
Later.
General Woors DiuiSion at !Saiiiiic ,oih General
forth Capture of Ldguna By Com. Perry
confirmation Of The re-cdpture Of The torn Of Los
.fpgetes, in Upper California.

General Woors Diuision al Saiiiiic ,oih General
Forth Capture of LdgUna By Com Perry
confirmation Of The re-cdptue Of The torn Of Los
.fPgeieS, an UpPer. California.
WAsfiNGroN, Jan. 18th, 1917.
The steamship Alabama has arrived at New
Orleans. She left Drazos on the Sd inst. No
especial news of interest from Saltlllo, from
which it is inferred that the danger Of attack was
not SO imminent as at first supposed.
Dates from Maamorus TO the LIST instant have
come to hand. Since last advices there have
been rumors of battles, marches and counter
marches that Cen Woods column was cut off,
Gen. Worth's division driven back to Monterey
from Salulo, and That Gen. Taylor was shut up
at Monterey.
General Scott and Staff left two days previous
in haste for CamarCo. Going up the river they
met steamer with the mall bringing ntelli-
gencc that part of the corps Of observation be-
longing to Santa Annals army had been seen near
Paraas, where Gen. Woods army was encamped
and that Gen. Wool had joired Gen. Worth al
Saltillo, as had Generals Twlggs and Qutman
as per previous accounts. General Patterson's
division had crossed the river at San Fernando
! FIVE days previous, and would soon reach Veto
ria, It's destination. Gen. Taylor, it was thought
would no doubt return home as soon as Scot
took command. When Patterson reaches Veto
/ ia al pdSSCS W NDuu iJuuio VIII pC ShuI wy
Adviccs from Tampco TO The 30th ult. repor
every thing quiet and orderly.
A slip from Norfolk of yesterdays date, re
ceived here by the steamboat Osceola, reports
that the steamship Mississippi had just arrived
there from Anton Lzardo, 18th ut. On tn,
Goth Dec Commodore Perry, with several yes
sels took possession of Lagunn, and destroyed
all the enemy's guns and munitions of war foun,
in the forts and IN the town. Com. Sands, witt
two vessels, was left in charge off Alverado =
The Mississippi captured Mexican schoone
called the Amelia, and sent her TO New Orlean
for sale. Purser Crosby was killed by falhn
from aloit on board the Vixen.
General Santa Anna is declared by the ne1
Congress duly elected President of the Repubi
of Mexico. From an examination offurther file
of Mexican papers, no direct action appears t
have been had upon the subject of the war b
the Mexican Congress. The Mexican paper
convey the impression that San Louis is to b
the great battle ground of the war. Ofiicia
Mexican accounts have been received of event
at Los Angeles, on the Pacific. In the action {
the oath of September at that place, % Amer
cans were made prisoners and 3 wounded;
Mexican was killed, but no Americans. Tn
conquosors then laid siege to the city of Angels
and on the 30h OF September the town capltua
ted to Flores. The terms o. Surrender are draw
up with as much dellberaton as those Of Monte
rey, and are detailed at length in the New Oh
leans papers. General Jesup and staff, and "a
sick and discharged soldiers came passengers
the Alabama.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
MASSACHUSETTS.

The Address of Gov. Briggs gives very ia
vorable account of the finances: total receipts
S563723 s6-total expenditures $555,065 81 !;
leaving balance in favor of the state Of SS,655
81. OF the receipts Sl26,3O5 90 consisted of
balance in the Treasury, Jan. l, 1916, loans, sc.
leaving the ordinary receipts s435,4Is 50. In
the expenses are included $l33940 for loans
repaid, SC, leaving the ordinary expenses $780,
l25 81, and balance in favor of the state of
Sl4,293 %. A State tax is rendered unneccssa-
ry. Gov. Briggs takes noble ground agains the
Polk policy of Free Trade and Slavery grounds
identical with those taken by the Wing Legis-
lature of Vermont at its last session. In our next
we shall copy this part of the Governors Address.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
IN A BAD Elk.

Polk claims that all the Rio Grande Territory
belonged TO Texas, and therefore WAS annexed to
the United States. Now Texas is taking Mr..
Polk at his word; she declares that this immense
territory did belong to Texas, as Polk says, and
now claims il all as part Of The STATE OF TEX
AS, and denounces Polk for setting up the au-
thority Of the United States over that sovereign
state If this territory did belong to Texas,
Polk had no business to set up territorial gov
ernments within it; if it did not belong to Texas
then it was part of Mexico, and Polk had no
right to order U. S. troops to occupy it without
declaration of war by Congress. Any way,
therefore, the government is in a dilemma, and
either horn Of it win lead to trouble by and by.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-21
The way they do it.

On the night of Dec. 90, n party of six pas
sengers for the British steamer chartered an
extra at Burlington for Boston via Montpelier,
and the journey was accomplished in % hours.
Writing to Mr.. Shattuck, these gentlemen say
awe can confidently recommend your line to a.
ny of our friends coming from Canada on their
way to Boston, for by it we were enabled to ar
rive here Boston] at the same time with passen-
gers who had left Burlington twenty flour hours
previously via Rutland"