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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
Select Gales.
From The Charter Oak.
A Scene on Christmas Eve,
by ELIZABETH G. BARBER.

1t was the Christmas eve of the year lS4-,
and although the storm which had been lower
ing through the day, increased in violence as
the night came on, the streets Of the mctropo-
lis, presented an unwonted scene of gaiety.-
Crowds of people were passing and repassng on
the busy thoroughlare, and as far as the eye
could reach, lay long vista of brilliantly u-
minated windows, glittering with every thing
which could attract the eye or please the fam
cy 1t would have been interesting for one
who had leisure hour at his disposal to have
looked out upon the crowd, and guessed the
propable errand of each of the groups who
passed with hasty steps. There was the hus-
band and wife, directing their steps toward that
window which displayed, by the brilliant glare
of the gas light, the greatest variety of articles,
which might please childish taste, and with a
thought of the little ones at home, they entered
the shop which thus displayed its richest treas
ures There were the brother and sister, the
son and daughter, some whom the world might
perhaps call poor, all intent upon some kindly
thought for the dear ones whom they we're to
make happy by their simple gift, rendered costly
in the eyes of those who received them, because
the offering was prompted by love and affection
Scanty indeed might be the resources of many
who this night expended their little treasure fol
the qualification of some cherished one, and vel
thew were happier than others who rolled past
them in their luxurious carriages, for they were
rich in Human Love, and Pure Affection, anC
realized the full force of the words of inspi
ration, " 1t is more blessed to give than to re
ceive."
There were many, besides those who mingled
with the crowd, the man of business, intent on
ly on the prosecution Of his favorite and soil
pursuit, the child of abject Poverty, to whom
even this holiday brought no cessation from car
and toll, for there are such every where tn
ragged little street boy, who looked with wistfu
longing eyes, at the glittering stores spread be
fore his gaze, and in short, every variety of char
acter, which may meet the eye, in the heart of
large city. 1t was through such crowd, OIL
this Christmas eve, that the wealthy merchant
Robert Ashley, who that day had counted owe
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])o&trp.
For the Green Mountain Freeman,
Where is Freedom.

Oh where Is that freedom-our national boast
For which our lorofathers once rallied their most,
To fight in defence of their freedom and right
At Lexington, Monmouth and Bunkers proud height:
Is it found in land where the statutes forbid
The teaching of children to write or to read
Where the light of all science is basely concealed,
And all the rich treasures our Savior revealed?
Is it found in a land where men can be Sold
And battered like chattels for silver and gold?
Where conjugal ties can be severed to please
The will of libertino living in ease?
Is it found in a land where the fond mothers heart
Must bleed when compelled her children to part,
While she with her master is forced to remain
And think not ofseeing those children again?
Is it found in land where millions--yea, more
Must toll to increase but hard masters store;
Where the warm heart of pity must every day freeze
By the wangs of grief as they float on the breeze?
Is it found where the blood of the warrior must lave
The soil of a nation that owns not slave;
To extend the area of slavery's domain,
While widows and orphans are weeping in vain?
Is it found in the parties that dare not refuse
To vote for such men as their rngleaders choose,
And ne'er will come forward the wrongs to redress
While southern men vote for the sares they Cypress:
Unless in these places fair freedom is known,
1t surely is not in this land of our own;
For under these scourges our nation must fall
Till Liberty doctrine shall triumph DER all.
Wesee where our national flag is unfurled
'Epluribus Unum proclaim 10 the world;
But the bondmen come FORTH and their shackes decide
That the word is libel in spite of our pride
Then wake! o my country let justice take place
And slavery no longer thy annals disgrace;
Let Gods revelation thy children all share,
And forge no more chains for his image to wear.
A. G. ALLEN.
Granville, JAN 70, 1847.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

where simple catlartc needed they uncQualcd They
gill positively and have done than five thousands
cases Dyspepsia Jaundicr, Liver Complaints Croula Ulcers
Eyspens, Kings Evil Con'tipaons rheumatism, Worms, ru
mours Nervous Face Ache DEPRESSION of Mind Drpy Female
Diseases Euptons of the skim Pain and enlargement ofhe Bones
Morbid ComplcxOn FauenCy, Gravel General Debility, Loss
Of Appetite, suppressed Pcupiratinn, &c &c.
The indications requiring the Tomato Pills, and when they
should be used without delay PREVENTIVE the formation
ut acute and dangerous Diseases
Wien there is sediment in the Urine,
When the Urine very high colorcd,
When there is general IassitudG Of the body
When there is pain in the back or head,
When the tongue is furrcd
When the skin shot,
Wien the skin is dry,
When the skin is yellow.
When the appetite is poor,
When there cold rhiS,
When there is pam in the stomach or bowels,
When there is irritation,
When the dreams bad, starting IN sleep.
takcn the oany of the above indications Of
preaching disease much pain and sickness will he prevented
LOOK OUT FOR INVITATIONS!
Be particular to inquire for PHELPS Tomato Pills, and see that
the of g. r. Phelps NJ d. the side LIBEL The GENT
inc be obtained of all the respectable Drug els in the country,
and principal merchant every authorized agent
Those wishing for the Pills should enquire the principal store
in theirtown. Orders should be directed to G. r. PHELPS NJ D..
Hartford, Conn. 30 V2:im
S p Redfcld and Collins agents, Montpelier, VI.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
Dr. sOgeT'S Compound syrup Of
EEVERWORT and TAR.

n SAFE md Certain Cure for Consumption ofhs Lungs
Splitting Of Blood Coughs, Colds asthma, PAIN in
the Side, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough and all Put
monmy Complaints
IN the whole catalogue Of remedies for all pulmonary Affections
there universally known and whose virtues have
thoroughly tested TAR and for Coughs colds
and Consumpons is understood to be without equal IN
ERWORr, the other principal ingredient in this preparation,
known be equally ccacous in relieving the primary and
mdcr stages of pulmonary affections. In combining these with
other Materials the utmost and skill have been exercised
and confident the proprietor the efficacy of this medicine
that it is WARRANTED give immediate relief all complaent
above specified that facr trial of twenty four hours the paints
Is benefited he return the bottle and the will
funded Accompanying each bottle directions for using and
recommendations from and references to those that have made
use of the medicine
The subscriber has been appointed sole for New England
and New York. and has supply ON hand wholesale and retail
Agents will be supplied liberal terms. GEO w. SCOTT.
For sale by BALDWIN, ScorT & CO.. Collins and Red
Carde Warren II Deano south Hariwick u Perry Co.. Cab
OF, Wolngon r Trabugh and Hanson Morrisvle, II
Camp, Stow a4y
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.

some feelings are quite inexpresibe, and in the
attempt to portray their intensity, we rob them
of half of their exalted attributes" Such were
the feelings of those who now gathered around
Edward Ashley. Though there were many
tears shed that night, they were not tears o
sorrow and there was not happier family ii
the land than that which was gathered beneath
the roof of Robert Ashley, on that Christina
Eve.
Ne,o HaUen, Dee 1916.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
Granville, Jan. -, 1847.

My countrymen, from sleep emerge
Not noble Mlssissipis surge
Can cleanse this land from blood;
Though all the waters of the world
Were from their deep abysscs hurled,
1t we're TOO small a flood.
There's but one tide on earth hath flowed
Can wash away the guilty load
Meath which nation sinks;
One stream, though free to all mankind,
Repentance only can it find,
The contritc only drink.
Then wake! my countrymcn, awake,
Well might ye trcmble, fear and quake!
Wake, e'cr it be too late;
Wake, and lament your dreadful case,
And give the rising infant race
Chance to be good and great.
Wake! lest a nation yet unborn
Shall load you with contempt and scorn,
And blush to own your name;
Your very graves meath native sod
Shall with deep-brcathed curse be trod,
And this shall be your fame.
Wake! we profess in God to trust,
Ifye remember He is just,
Ye cannot idly sleep;
Think yo his vengeance will delay?
Think ye his wrath will turn away,
While suffering millions weep?
A cry comes up from southern plains,
And echoes through our wide domains,
And reaches to the sea;
A groan ascends unto the sky;
An answer from the world on high
Says "Sct my people free"
Fayston, Jan, 1917.
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Farm for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale the well known FARM formerly
kno#n by the name of the Lamos an" said farm lies in
Monkton the stage road from burlington Mddebuy by the
way of nesburgh Saksboro aud BRISTOL Said farm contains
about 1870 acres under good Improvement with two dwelling ho
SEES otem good repair, wOodhoue Joining together with
good barns and shed attached barn. and good frame
hog pen Sid farm is well wateed plenty of tog tn
with considerable quantity of saving TIMBER both hcmuck &
pine also good orchard and always productive Said farm has
good rich SOIL always yielding beautifully to the labor of the
hisbandman. 1t has pleasant situation mile
grs MILL nl cardng machine, clothing works. black smith
shop carriage shop And more than all this ii is within
good ncghOrood Of honest and upright farmers which
be priced than the gold of Oph Said farm is otherwise ayan
tageosy suaeduch convenience Of Market &c. &C and
may be had reasonable terms Enquire of the subscrUn the
premises DANIEL NARNEY.
MunlUn Oct. 5, 1916. A9If
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
The Great Remedy for
CON s UMP TION,

= - " - 4 VI Il n 4 - ~
AND THE BEST MEDICINE KNOWN TO MAN FOR ASTH
ma ofevery stage, Liver Complaints Bronchitis, Influenza
Coughs Colds Bleeding of the Lungs, shotness of BREATH
Palms. weakness in the side breast and all other dsease
Of the PULMONARY ORGANS.
very important disease which this Bhsam" exerts
very powerful influence is that Of diseased bNER In the
complaint it has undoubtedly proved more ecacious
remedy hitherto employed, and in instances when
en had endured long and severe suffering from the disease
the least benefit from remedies and
when MERCURY has been reorted to in van of this
Balsam restored the Liver to healthy action, and in man
instances effected PERMANENT CURES after every other
edy had failed to produce this desired effect,
Besides astonishing efficacy in the diseases above nentone
we also find it very ceCua remedy in ASTHMA, complain
in which has been extensively used W dcueu success even
in ofycars' standing.
not only regular physician but has also been
well in all the complaints for which is recommended II
intention, therefore, either TO cloak III mystery OF III
any way deceive the public by Ovcratng its vues the con
rary shall brief statement OF us use
hiness and ater myself that its surprising eicncy VIII enable
me to furnish proofs Gifts virtues viii satisfy the most IN
credulous that Consumption may and CAN BE CURED hE
medicine be resOrted to IN time. -
There is perhaps disease with which our country is affect
which sweeps of annually MANY victims as That iel DO
sro Human Day after day, year
year nsatate urries to the portals OF the cold
tomb fresh added victims to its conquest Ne wa IN III
life sacred from its hlighng influence No age is exemption
dealing shafts. The DID, the mddeaged and the young
alike food for this enemy of mankind This
white haired PATRIARCH whose lie Temperance has rendered h
system npervnus the attacks of other Ills, ana whose gOod
him the enjoyment OF e calm evening" mas
consumption fastening its angs upon his vtas, and tearing him
from world bright to minds which look comPaceny on
is there no help for the afflicted? M preventive Of tho danger
which beset in changablc and tickle cme' we tnk
there may be. And tho allegations Of those VINO are al east en-
titled veacy be believed, there lisa preventive ana rem
edy. d,
War's Talsam Of Wild Cherry Offered suffering worn
as such II needs not the "adyentous aid" of long string
fictitious certificates to give notoriety. Its value and n
sic excellence sufficient ento to the confidence Of th
public and
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04


Montpelier, Rcdfcd 5 Collins; Waterbury, + G0ssi
Marshfed i Putnam; Barre, w Walker; Middlcsex,
Stowel; N"rthfeld White; Washington, Dickinson Chef
sea, Dickinson & Nobcj Ncwbury, & Keyes Bradford,
Lows Wells River, T Shedd; Stow, II Camps Hydepark, h
Noyes Murrisvlle + leick Bristol, W arml; Enos
birgh, James Dean w Berkshire Barton; Royaon,
E Nevns; Chester Joseph Iadey Townshend, ThomP
som Sharon, Baxter and Wabrdgc; Bethel, Smith West
Randolph Hobart For sale also by druggists and appoint
ed agents generally throughout VT Price 81 bottle. 25:eow
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OECEM BER0.
LYMAN & Kings
T VA @@ MH RCMN&D - 3 go

10 Ps. Heavy Over Coat Beaver,
20 do. Broad Cloths,
20 do. Cashmere,
so Ps. Prints from to Il Ia cts per yard,
rs do. Alpaccas,
80 do Cashmere and Deaines,
10 do. Cola Plaids,
10 Bales of Heavy Shifting,
so Ps. Bed Tlckirg,
20 do. Cotton Flannel.
We have received the above goods this week, and W,
will sell lower than any store in Montpelier, for CASH.
Merchants who wish to repenish their stock, will dc
well to call and examine stock, it is tho largest in
he State. so
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Cabinet Furniture.

FEN HE subscriber would inform the inhabitants &.
m Montpelier and the adjoining towns, that he has
opered Shop on Main street, opposite the Brick Church.
where he will carry the CABINET business in all its
branches, and will keep constantly hand ready made
Work. Every one wishing to purchase will do well 10
call and for themselves before purchasing elsewhere
Most kinds of Lumber and Produce are wanted in ex-
change for Furniture.
Two good Journeymen wanted at the above business,
who, II well recommended, will find constant employ
ment and high wages. WA. CADY
Montpelier, Aug. 1886 sstf
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LIBERATION

1OO PACKAGES of WINTER GOODS received this week a
wv the Corner Store Of j. w. HoWEs
Nov. 9.
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LIBERATION.
HAVE given my SON. Salem Ferry his time during the remain
der of his minory and shall claim part of his earnings
LORENZO FERRY.
Attest, c. s. MOVES.
Hydepark, Dec. %, 1916,
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N r. w STORE,
NEW GOODS, g. Low PRICES
L. L. DYER,
Has Removed from No 293 to Store
No, AS,

Washington street, nearly opposite ESser street. fer
doors North Of BoySton Market BOSTON,; Chich.
being much spacious and Convenient, ,ciU enable
him to offer still greater rarely Of fancy articles than
heretofore, and at the lo,cest prices.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-16
Far tic Enquirc
2 Ut F'''s THY ''''''
MR.. seldom IN CHESTERFIELD.


A meeting Of portion ot the Democrats con-
yened on the h March at their Court House,
(Court day. in pursuance OF previous notice, 10
take into consideration the peculiar altitude in
which the Democracy OF the SIKH Congressional
District have unfortunately been placed, in conse.
quence of The present position y. our late talented
and accomplished representative, James A. Sed-
den, Esq After The meeting was Organized a
committee was appointed TO wait Oh and invite
MIR. Seldom 10 address The Convention. Mr.
Seldom readily responded 10 the invitation, and in
a spirited speech Of hall an hour or more in
which he enchanted his anxious auditory, he
gave thrilling account ot his stewardship. He
seemed, however quite surprised that the people
should be moving now, after having heard no COM
plant from any qnarer, either before Or since he
had been announced (Which was endorsed by the
Editors Of the Enqrirer) "a a candidate for re-
election. Mr.. Seddon ought 10 have recolec,ed
that the people We're not sufficiently prophetic 10
ascertain what course he intended 10 mark out
for himself Had he made his future course
known, and think il was certainly his duty so 10
do, particularly after Mr.. Calhoun's avowed hos
liliiy 10 The present Administration, he would
nave heard complaints thick, loud and heavy from
every corner OF hi. district. He expressed The
opinion, that The action now being taken was
unusual though he did no! complain. He said
with his principles we'll known 10 The people, lie
had been called from lucrative profession, with
out any agency on his part, or even desire Tor
the honor, 10 lead the Democratic party of the
Metropolitan district. With their generous sup.
port, Tor which he felt grateful he had lriumphed;
that he had exeried all his energies, both physical
and mental in support OF the great principles Tor
which he had been elected 10 defend, yet there
seemed TO be dissatisfaction. II he had given any
vote in Congress which did not sci we'll upon the
people, q give the substance; his language
could moi initiate he wasready TO explain. ["The
Notice |" was heard TO vibrae thro' The audience
THE Notice." responded Mr.. Seldom. He then
took up The Oregon question, and ably sustained
himselfin The propriely ofthat vore-and well he
might, for believe his whole course in Congress
had met The unqualified appreciation of nine-tenihs
OF his conslituenis-Q mean Democra's.) All
were ready TO mete GU, TO him his well-earned
need OF praise for The able and unfinching de-
ience Of The Soulh. But as YET, no topic had
been iouched-no disclaimer 10 which hearty
response could be given-no pledge TO support
the nominee OF The National Convenlion-n
pledge 10 obey The mandate oil our loved Vir-
ginia, in the event that the election should 90 c
The House of Representatives. Such is The con.
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THE ENQUIRER.
Saturday Morning, March I3. Is47.
RICH MOND, VA


The Fredericksburg Recorder has published
an article under the head oil corruption unmash
ed" in which il comments very severely uPo'
The dinner which was proposed 10 oe give" ~ -
members OF The Legislature by The c''i%en' y
picbmond on the occasion ct The passage % wy
several bills for constructing ana co"P'e"as
wo,ks Of internal improvement. we know NC
,u,,,,, orncsiiou which The Recorder has ever
shown towards appropriations rom '"e
Treasury for such works, and we feau'y
for any vehement opposition when II may ma
az, IN, wben we see il INDUCING IN such III
,emnerate language as is employed in h's ar''clt'
CHARGING The members OF the Legislature WIN
corruplcn. and the citizens OF Richmond WIN
bribery we confess we feel surprised.
when the James River bill and other mea.
sures PASSED the Two Houses some oil our CHI
zens. moved by spontaneous feeling OF pleasure,
net and prorosed 10 lender dinner 10 the mem
bers Of The Legislature generally. II was intend
ed 10 be social affair, and manifestation Of the
good feeling OF he people oi Richmond towards
The members who had been amongst them and
were about 10 lake their departure Years ago,
il was the custom here to have ball annually
on such occasions; but public balls are now ra re-
Is ever given in Richmond. Upon consulting
with many oil the members, there appeared 10 be
an unwillingness on the paU Of most OF them 10
accept Of The rendered compliment, and, therefore,
further measures for getting up The dinner were
suspended. And We may remark, that the warm
est friends OF internal improvement were gene
rally the least inclined 10 accep, Of the dinner.
And why charge this to bribery and couuplion7
The fate of the measures was determined before
the dinner was suggested. The members were
soon 10 leave, and why not part with them in good
feeling We confess We had nothing 10 do with
the affair. We might have advised against il,
had we been consulted But sill. We saw nothing
improper ot that could be justly Sci down 10 the
account 81 corruption in The matter. Poor, IN
deed must be the representative, when his vote
NAV he bought with Il iinEer Degraded must
be The man who would sell his bllhfighl Tor
mess oi pouage As 10 the men who projected
this affair." suspicion may fall harmless al their
feet There is mol one who would ever dream OF
corrup,ins member.
II he present Legislature may have gone 100
Tar IN appfoptang he public money 70 works OF
Internal improvement. the Recorder may blame
some ofthc Eastern delegates Tor The consequences
II was in heir powerto have put limit On Inc
acllln OF The Legislature.
We regret the Recorder thinks Richmond too
large. Many d its friends and patrons on The
Rappahannocs, who trade with Baltimore, don't
think Richmond large enough
Our coaaj u,or o"erleaps himself when he over
leaps the Blue Ridge, in proposing 10 carry The
capital 10 Stanton II he expects 10 diminish
internal Improvements b. that move, ne will be
Jumping on, Of The trying pan into The fire.
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MORE Rim

The Washington Correspondent Of he BARI
more Sun gives the following account o. The
working OF The New Tariff Bill VIVA! has be-
come OF The predictions Of iuin which were 10
en>ue from the repeal OF the oppressive Tariff aci
OF 1927
"The receipts al the New York Custom house
last week averaged more than 100000 DAY.
There is now bu, very litl,e doub, a. TO Ihr COZ
rectness II the estimates ot The Secretary vi The
Treasury in regard to the revenue from customs.
The estimate will rather fall short Of than exceed
The acual sum received Instead OF S2S 000, 0C0,
which The Tariff .. 1876 was. expected 10 yield
PER annurl, il will probably produce revenue
considerable exceeding $50, 100000, and make, 10
4 measure, amen.s Tor The Joss OF he new revenue
bill, imposing dply on lea and coffee, and an
additional doly on coa and iron. Neither neec
We fear ,ha, the demand Tor breacsufs, on which
the Increased imports are preiicated, VIII soon
diminish in Europe. The potato cfops o: ISL,
are mol likely 10 succeed in Ireland, or The CONT
nent Of Europe, any more lhan IN 1876. Il IS the
opinion Of the bes, agrcuiu!alisls, tina, in order
10 obtain good, fresh crops Of potatoes, they mus
be raised from The seed hu, The latter IS 50
>carce a commodity, lha! i! has been sold in Ger.
many, for instance, hy he ounce, showing thai,
ii the principle be correct We must expect an
uher genera potato !cl, all owe. Europe, and 4
consequently large demand IL! our lncan corn.
There cannot be a doubt, IN iaci tiai in-'dh
corn will, by degrees, become one 81 ne s'apie
commodities OF The world, Oh which The popuia-
tons oil Europe will be as much dependent of
food, as on our cotton Tor rainen,. WIN lie ar
ice OF primary necessity al our disposal, we
shall, in the end, succeed in colonizins Europe
instead Of fearing 10 he colonized by her manu-
facurCS'