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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15
A Letter TO Right Rev. L, SilIiman Ives
Bishop Of Tie Pr0testdN EpISc0pdl Church IN
the State Of North Carolina,
.OCCAsIONED BY HIS LATE ADDRESS
CESE.
BY A PROTESTANT EPIsCOPALIAN.
(Conttnued.)

The Southern churches number their slave
communicates by thousands; but profession is
not principle; and, in all ages and countries,
there has ever been a ready conformity to the re-
ligon of the ruling despot. Where the slave
makes no religious profession, the cause is for
the most part to be found in the indifference of
the master
The esOtcric teaching on this subject is not
calculated to inspire very strong confidence IN
slave piety. In an account of the Intended
Instruction" published by the authorities of
Charleston, 1922, it is stated, that of those exc
cuted, several had been " class-leaders. Jack
Green was preacher; Billy Palmer exceeding
" pious, and commitment of the church of
his master; Jack Purcell, no less devout" The
ensuing year, the Rev DR. Dalcho, assistant min
lister of st. Mchaers church, Charleston, pub
lished pamphlet in vindication of slavery but
had the decency to omit his name on the title
pages Abiding to the late conspirators, he
says " | write with feelings of the deepest re-
greet, that some Of the conspirators were preach
Practical Considerations, founded on the Scrip
lures, relative to the Slave Population of South Caro-
lima. By South Caroliuan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15

EVENING there are two periods in the life
of man in which the evening hour is peculiarly
interesting youth and old age In youth we
love its mellow moonlight, its million of stars,
its soothing shade and sweet serenity. Amid
these scenes, we can commune with those we
love, and Irvine the wreath of friendship, while
there are none to witness, but the generous
heaven and the spirits that hold their endless
Sabbath there We look abroad on creation,
spread in the slumbcr Of moonlight scene a.
round and wrapt in contemplation, fancy we see
and hear the waving wings and melting song OF
other and purer worlds. 1t accords with the
light flow youthful spirits the fervehcy of fancy
and the soft feelings Of the heart Evening is
also delightful to yirtuous age. 1t affords hours
ofundisturbed thought. 1t seems an emblem Of
the calm and tranquil close of busy life, serene
and mild, with the impress of its great Creator
enstamped upon it. 1t spreads its quiet wings
above the grave, and seems to promise that all
shall be peace beyond it,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15
7 HE FIR L M A N.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
The National Paper.

T HE NATIONAL ERA, with pages unfurled,
H as boldly come forth with its truth for the world
Each number is hailed, as a messenger bright,
Tow boldly defending mans God-given right
A md thousands of freemen, all anxious remain
7 learn the rich treasures its pages contain
n aiding that bold and invncible friend,
o ur liberty doctrines will surely extend
N orth, South, and Westward, till millions are free
nd strike the first note of "a blest jubilee
Let it pass through the nation till freedoms bes reg
Extend from the borders of Texas to Maine,
epelling the darkness that slavery has thrown
A round the oppressed, in this land of our own.
A. G. ALLEN.
Granville, Feb 2Ist, 1847.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15

their favor. With better and wiser form of govern
ment-one able and willing to destroy their miserable
system of peonage, to insure the liberty Of the press,
educate and beralize the people, and develop the
sources of the country, cannot doubt that they would
rise high in the scale of civilization 1t is true, that
while they possess many of the virtues they also OK
hbt many of the vices, of an ignorant and halfbar
barous people.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15
Erring Brother.

Would you throw brck-bat to friend that had
fallen overheard Would you gather stones and pile
them on a bank that had fallen on brother? Would
you throw key of powder to person who had fallen
into the fire? Then why heap words of reproach upon
him who has erred from the path Of duty? Why de-
nounce him and spurn him from your presence? Can
you be stranger to the human heart?-you, who have
SO often ialen' Shame on you-shamel
He cannot know the human heart,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15
Obe GamtIp Circle.


In firm procession
Grimly smile.
Then comes the fen d,
Who deals abroad
Unto the image
Oflis God,
The waters from
That burning pit,
Where demons all
In darkness SIT.
And last of all
This motley clan
Comes one, who seems
No kin to man.
He seems so like
Some grisly elf,
IT'S plainly seen
IT'S Satan's self.
lie grins Il smile
A ghastly one,
And drives the crowd,
To ruin on.
O! shun his eye
Desert the train,
And Satan's loss
Shall be yolp gain.
+. ORsoN HODGE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15

That only is true religion which maintains is imta-
ton of Christ with steady purpose under all circum-
stances-B adversely as well as prosperity tempa-
ton, as well as when not tempted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15

A conqueror comes
A welcome warm
Is given to him
OF hideous form.
These are the friends
That welcome bin
Bloodshot Eye,
And Languid Limb:
PROSTATE Hopes,
Unbidden Fears,
Despair, that drinks
The widows tears.
Feyered Pulse,
And Aching Brow,
Give each a hearty
Welcome now.
Next in the train
Taxation, see,
Lean Vice and
Squalid Poverty.
The despot, on
The field of strife.
And he who Yields
The murderous knife
At still midnight,
The mean, the vile,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15
Parody,

Forthe Green Mountain Freeman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-15

Who, when weaker brother errs,
Instead of acting mercy's part,
Each base, malignant passion stirs.
Harsh words and epithets but prove
That he himself is in'the wrong
That first he needs brothers love
To nerve his heart and guide his to1gue.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-20
From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, July 20-5, p
Excessively hot ccahcrDpH times at the north teie-
grapt.-Ihe markets, &C.
The weather continues excessively hot, and the Their
momeer still has upward tendency, ranging to-day be-
tween % Land % degrees 1t is almost beyond human
du rance and death must in of
posure to the rays of the sun. .''
The mail from the north has arrived but brings no news
of importance A general movement is making towards
the springs and wateringpaccs and business
stand everywhere.
general interest prevails for further intelligence from
the seat of war. Reason appears be obtaining sway
over the Mcxcans, which considered premonitory of
peace.
The telegraph to-day, is out of working order conse-
quently no tdngs have been received from the Phael-
phia and New York markets.
The MARKETS In the Baltimore market to-day, hold
ers OF flour have been firm, and there be deter
minaon to maintain prices at the standard before the
rival of the Britannia. Howard -four is held SIS
" 2; City Mills, fresh ground, SIS 81 SIS 80. Good
prime red wheat 100 to los cents white wheat los ll2
cents Corn is very scarce, and white and yellow may be
quoted at IS 81 cents 36 80 cents and rye is 20
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The Dock Question.

AS some interest has been felt in the execution of the
law authorizing the construction of floating docks at Phil
adephia, Pensacola and Kery, we have made inquiry
and received at the Navy Department the details of the
course pursued An act of March 3, 1917 making an
preparations Tor the naval service for the fiscal year end
ing on the 3Oth june ls4s provides "hat the Secretary
Oh he Navy is hereby directed cause to be constructed
al each OF the navyyards Kttery, Philadelphia and
PENSACOLA, floating dry dock for ships the ne with
basin and railways at Philadelphia and reference thereto
at the other places such plan may be preferred by
The Secretary of the Navythe said dock at Pensacola to
be completed with all possible despatch and the sum of
nifty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated towards
SAID dock at Kery, fifty thousand dollars towards said
dock at Philadelphia and two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars towards said dock Pensacola out of any money
IN the treasury not otherwise appropriated"
1t was construed to devolve on the Secretary of the
Navy not only the duty of constructions but of selection
OF plan OF floating dock To enable him to perform
these duties, he organized board OF two naval captains
two civil engineers, and naval constructor Every
precauton observed the services of impair
tal and able men, The board, as directed met on the
Goth day of April last Proposals were male to the de-
parment by propretos of seven plans of floating docks
for the adoption of their respective plans They were
all referred to the board for examination
On the 10th of March circular letter was addressed
to each person who had offered pan asking for spec
icatons and estimates of prices which they would
severay agree to construct docks of given dimensions
and capabilities, and at anat price the paentees would
respectively sell TO the government the right OF using the
patent privilege if the department. should require it. The
considerations which suggested these inquiries before the
board acted very obvious On the Sd day OF June
IL. r Al. n
They express the opinion that the two plans known the
balance and sectional floating docks are more suitable
for naval purposes than any others; and as between
these two, they decide that The advantages of the balance
dock preponderate But they declare that none of the
floating docks be recommended for government USE
in comparison with the excavaed stone dock in view of
safety, durability, or economy
In reply to the circular letter of the 10Th of March, the
paenees Of the balance and sectional docks submitted
specifications, estimates, and proposals. The proposals
for the balance dock were
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FROM HAvANA-By the arrival at New Orleans, on the
10Th inst, of the brig Selma from Havana the LIST inst
New Orleans papers have received files of papers to
date of departure.
The United States schooner On-kaky-e left Havana for
the gulf the 30h ult and the British soop-owar Thun-
der, n cruise, the 9th ut
The late d6icmty at Harana.-The two American Off
who refused to pay the fine imposed them by the
authorities for alleged breach of the sanitary regua-
ons-Leut. Twiggs, aid-decamp to Gen. Twiggs, and
Lieut. j. H. jones' of the marines-came passengers by the
Selma. 1t appears that these officers after consulting with
the American consul paid the fine of $500 each, under
protest. and released being anxious to be the the
atrc of war, to which they on their way.
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DEATH OF JOSEPH C. NEAL, Eso-The Philadelphia
Ledger thus refers TO the death of this gentleman in that
city. He died. If appears Saturday evening" of conges
ton of the BRAIN in the 10th year OF his age The Led
ger says:
Mr.. Neal has long been known a fine writer, and his
contributions literature under the title OF Charcoal
Sketches are celebrated for genuine humor peculiar
character He has been connected for number years
with newspaper press of Philadelphia. As political
editor when he presided the Pennsyvanian he was
remarkable for the mild, urbane end gentemany
he pursued towards political opponents meeting them with
argument or turning aside their shafts with pleasant irony
saies of groesque humo which never failed in their
effect. For year past he has been conducting the
Gazette" weekly literary paper, more congenal to his
taste, and allowing ffeer scope TO the peculiar quaes oil
his mind lie united in marriage some months ago
young and talented lady, who is LEFT to mourn the early
loss OF her husband Mr. Neal has many friends IN Pha-
dcpha all of whom will hear of his death with regret
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JONES'S HOTEL,
No. 1J2 CHESTNUT Street, f'HNdd6/y DHfO.

THE subscribers, under the firm of BRIDGES WEST,
have purchased Mr.. Jones interest In thus establish
nen and hope by the srctest attention to the wants and
comforts OF their guests merit continuance OF the lib
era received by its former proprietor
The hou SO has been thoroughly renovated and repaired
We therefore feel assured can welcome friends and
the public 10 accommodations equal any in the city
Philadelphia. ~ 49, ..
N. w. BRIDGES,
July 29-2wd JNO. WEST.
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The Western Sun, published in the district, says:

A Washington letter in the New York Courier says 81
hear from Havana, that the recent pledge given by the
President exempt all imports under Mexican tariff
from coniscaton any further duties to be imposed by
Mexico after peace, has pr oduced great excitement
there and that immense shipments of sugar, moasses,
coffee tobacco, cigars and especially cigdrit0s, VIII be
made from Cuba Vera Cruz in part be sold during the
but chiefly in the expectation OF realizing an inn
profit in the OF peace. No doubt the same
will be pursued in Europe, hearing of this pledge
and hence the imports into Mexico will be very large and
the very considerable You must bear in mind
that this pledge contained in Mr.. Walkers tariff,
promulgated; but the suggestion came from Scott and
Taylor, and has been adopted by the administration"
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To The Editor of the Union:

10 me Edt0r 0f Me Union:
DETROIT (Michigan) July IS, 1877.
Enclosed send you the proceedings of Taylor affair
that of here. The meeting truly one OF the
greatest farces attempted to be played off upon the
public as popular movement. The people took no lot
part in il nor was it its objects countenanced by
any man of respectable standing influence in the dem
ocratc party. Political floats would most properly de-
scribe the political character OF the whole concern They
are mostly whigs-a with exception, think, (the
chairman of the meeng,) wings of 1910; and they
are all well described in the following portrait of the
same class Of politicians in Ohio, as drawn blythe "Xena
(Ohio) Torchligh wing paper, which says
"The most iarcical part of the presidential Taylor
movement is the sero-comco manner in which the
ringeaders asseverate that the movement is made by
the people, and not not by politicians. movement of
the people, quoha! Very far from it. We have seen
of Taylor meetings held in few OF the cities of
the couny-where rough and ready material is usually
found IN abundanoe-bul the people not there taking
part IN tue proceedings These meetings have usually been
puny, scky, and 'hlzng aHars-whose getters up and
prime movers broken-down olice-hunters, whose
easehods upon the good opinion of their feiowczens
for Taylor in the hope that in the caer they may have
little life blown into their partially defunc carcasses,
and their unappeased and unappeaseabe hankering after
office receive ut least momentary qualification"
The democracy of Michigan are warm friends OF Gen.
Taylor, and willing to do him all proper honor for
his great military services in Mexico; but they
willing to commit themselves to him for the presidency,
without knowing his political principles; particularly
when so many OF the federal papers and politicians
claiming him as whig-a good enough wing for them
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sDsJU 40 that get him, OF my negro mau Tom, who
ert my plantation in Russell county, Alabama in June,
lie is about q or n OF age, weighs about 40
or $50 pounds and is about feet hgh-bright mpatto
bow-legged dark red hair eyes inclined blue, and
very space between OF his upper front teeth He
may be stolen and claimed by white if So win
give fifty dollars for the thief and negro with evidence
sufficient convict him. CYRUS COTTON
July 20-l9tcp
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FINE GREEN TURF

A FINE GREEN TURTLE--Wll be served MP to-mor-
"A row, wednesday, the City Lunch, by Frederick
Lakensyer, Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, GREEN TURTLE SOUP AND STEAKS,
from superb turtle, just received prepared in the
most gastronomic style.
N. B. Families supplied ON reasonable terms,
July 20-3t
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QOARDiNG-Mrs. HAMILTON, ON Pennsylvania avenue,
I'D nearly opposite Coeman's hotel, has a number OF
which would be pleased to lot to permanent or
transient boarers among them several very fine front
rooms. Terms moderate. June 1.
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prisoner in England, when called upon by the alder
for his defence, said Pve ordered a lawyer for
and hope your worship will be good put
it OFT till he comes"
"Why, what the lawyer say about Z"
That's what | want know please your worship
piled the prisoner.
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Duties received, $3.50 0l2-$575 357-increasc S2f53t5
The value of the imports the warehouses during
the time and the duties due upon the follows
Merchandise warehoused $976ts
Duties due thereon 6237
The total increase of dutiable merchandise
for the week I5I0I67
Increase of duties received and payable 3o973s
The recent demonstration of the English upon the Chi
nese forts and forces below Canton, and upon the city il
SELF appears Enthusiastically vigorous and decisive
chafacteriscay Wanton Ii needs the optics Of lynx
discover any justification for it in the conduct of the Chi
nese And yet how English journalists do rail about
war in Mexico
1t is not quite true generally stated in the pa pers that
Father Mathew has been pensioned by the British govern
ment contribution has been foot by number of
distinguished noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain
Ireland to make annuity of ES00 year for the good
lriar, enable him continue his benevolent work. his
own private fortune having been exhausted by it and the
Queen gives G3oo of her privy her do
nation He nominated recently for Bishop of Cork by
The clergy the docess but it is said that the Pope has
not confirmed the nomination, thinking, doubtless that the
apostle of temperance would be shon his usefulness
being elevated to bisllopric
One can scarcely credit the though it find
place in the orthodox and astocatic columns of the Lon
don Morning Pos-that the Duke of Wellington is about
to commit matrimony with the great heress Miss urdet
Couts Surely the iron duke is going make of him
SELF in his old age laughing for the wod-especia
ly for his keen and witty friends the channel, in
France
The Brazilian slaves again up habeas corpuS--ths
time before Judge Edmonds, of the supreme The
matter was adjourned until tomorrow; the slaves
meanwhile remaining in the custody of the sheriff.
The deaths for last week reached 432-he greatest
Der yet; 2IO were children under five years of age.
The Sarah Sands arrived to-day after passage of 20
days from Cok-makins altogether SO days from Liver
pool. She brings 1l6 passengers.
Few men will be more generally regretted than Joseph
c. Neal, OF the Philadelphia Saturday Gazette. His genial
nature wide synpaies, rich humor and hgh tone, made
him universal iavorite. He is loss the journalism
and the literature Of America. BY his flow-democats
whom his political fidelity and soundness had endcared
him, he will be specially lamented.
Mr.. Holiness of South Carolina, has been here for few
days; and left town in the Southerner Saturday.
The thermometer made yesterday to be the warmest
18th of July for years. At hafpast three O'Clock
81; and the day certainly hot enough for $50
This morning has been In these times is
almost great exertion vc least by work in
crowded cities FED.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our New York Correspondent.
NKw York, July 10, 1917.

1Vhh, July
The very best commentary on the ruin prophecies OF
The wing press is furnished by the official statistics of the
great business movements foreign and domestic of the
country Annexed Is comparative table OF the quantity
of the principal articles of produce left at tdewater in this
state from the commencement of navigation the lfh
Of July, inclusive during the years 1885, (9l days 1876
100 days,) and 1917, us days y
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Poisonous cARDs.The Danbury (Ct) Times says that u
child of Mr. Charles Chapman, of that town. poisoned
the 9th inst. by putting visiting card in its mouth
The enamel coating composed OF carbonate oil
lead.
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DEpIcArIoN.-The new Catholic church in Wilmington,
North Carolina dedicated and opened for divine
vice on Sunday the 18th inst The Rev. DR.. Lynch, OF
Charleston, preached the dedication sermon.
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OhclsI.
Of letters receiued at the Nary Department
last euenng from Commodore Perry
UNITED STATES STEAMER ScoURGE,
nH I,husco btly 1SlJ

UNITED STATES STEAMER ScoURGE,
OFF Tabasco July /, ls47.
SIR: have the honor to report that, IN obedience TO
order OF yesterday proceeded with the United States
steamers Scouge and Vixen TO the village OF Tamuay,
distant from this by the river about eight miles which
owing 10 the want OF knowledge of the channel OF the
river, together with the many short bends and strong
current we did not reach until III. 45m p and landed
from the two vessels sxty-seven small Harmed men and
officers, and marched to the village reaching which,
learned that the American" forces had been there
and gone. The objects of the expedition having been
accomplished, embarked again with the intention Of
returning last evening" but after dropping down the nv
er mile So the Scourge grounded, and remained
there until daylight; when by the aid OF the United
States steamer Vixen, succeeded in getting her off
without injury, and reached anchorage here at 7,
m. After getting off the least water we had down was
eleven feet Lieut.. Commanding Smith informs me that
the least water up down, that the Vixen had, was
eight feet The river is rising and at its present stage
there Is abundance of water for vessel drawing eight
feet.
Permit me TO commend the good conduct and zeal OF
those under my command during the expedition.
have the honor TO be- sir respectfully, your obedent
servant, SAMUEL LOCKWOOD,
LIT. Commanding U. s. steamer Scouge.
Commander A. BIGELow, commanding U. s. steamer
Scorpions and senior officer at Tabasco
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special election held in the Abingdon senatorial
district Virginia, the 9th instant, to supply vacancy
in the State Senate, occasioned by the resignation of Col
Fayete McMullen. Very partial have been re-
ceived but they of such character Indicate the
election of of the politics, H. . Kane Qo-
coloco) by considerable majority over Harvey Gray,
(whg) There but ght interest felt in the result and
is accordingly very smallAeraHdrtd Gdseftc
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The Increase In all The great staples OF the farmer is real
ly prodigous.
large business done the custom house la st week
The following table exhibits the of goods imported
and entered, exclusive OF those the warehou ses
and the amount OF duties paid for the week ending
insI
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Commander Percy, United States navy, died the 18th
Instant his residence in Portsmouth, Virginia.