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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10

/ heed thee, lhou monitor dearest,
TO tell me the past,
| love The blest page that thou rearcs.,
1t ever shall last;
TO bring to my fond recollection,
My infancy's earliest days,
And youth, by thy silent reflection,
Is here Though away.
Alone, have company dearer
Than eer can boast;
And friends 10 nv mind that are nearor,.--
The loved, and The last!
But All! from my vision, how fading!
How soon from my mind disappear,
Like stars through cloudy sky waiding,
Are scenes Of past years!
Though they have departed, love lhem,--
The friends Of my youth!
Though waves the fresh flower above them,
In memory iorsooh,
The name of each jewel, engrayen
Is fixed indelibly there,
And cannot from memory be ryen,
By sorrow, or care
How dear to my heart. when mid sorrow,
Or laden with pain,
A leaf from remembrance to borrow,
To cheer me again;-
TO tell me from scenes long since numbered
That spirits departed are near,
Though long in the valley have sIunlbered
Those forms still so dear!
o! leave me not memory, or persisted.
iwither away,
Lac, the past Gu thy tablets be cherished,
And turning to cIay,-
l'Il bless in expiring. my pillow.
Aud follow the last o er the plain
OF Jordan, and over its bllIow,
III meet them again!
Acwom, ". H. June, lS47.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10

General Tdyior's Letter, which the
telegraph announced as his acceptance of
the presidency if chosen, was not written
10 Mr. Hodge, but to a gentleman of West
Baton Rouge, La, whose name is not
givenj nor is the date Of the letter given.
The following is the extract as given in
the N. o. Bulletin;
"In regard to the presidency, / will
not say that would no, serve, if the good
people OF the country were to require me
to do so, however much it is opposed to
my wishes, for am free 10 say that
have no aspirations for the situation. My
greatest, perhaps, only wish, has been to
bring. or aid in bringing, this war to a
speedy and honorable close II has ever
been, and sill is, my anxious wish, that
some one Of the most experienced, talent
cd, and vrtuous statesmen of the country,
should be chosen, TO that high place at
the hext election | am satisfied that, if
our friends will do their duty, such a
citizen may be elected,
must, however, he allowed to say,
that have not the vanity to consider my
sell qualified for so high and responsible
4 station, and whilst we have far more
eminent and deserving names bo(orc the
country, | should prefer to stand aside,
If one of them could be raised to the first
Office IN the gift Of free people.
II go Tor the country, the whole country
and it is my ardent and SINGERS wish.
to see the individual placed at The head of
the nation, who, by a strict observance Of
the constitution be he whom he nav can
make us most prosperous at home, as well
as most respected abroad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10
FRESH TEAS.
UsT RECEIv ED

J U T II Il JEW T. ID
Chest Y. Hyson of superior quality, including d
very good article at 81 l-2 cts. Those who like
GOOD STRONG GREEN TEA
havor at a LOW PRICE are invited to ,ry them.
|ns-Nins Yong and Olens Tens ofsuperir quality
lowest rates e, DSSAJa,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10

Gen. Scott, says letter published in
the Union, has the fever and ague. Gen.
Shields is a, Jolapa, rapidly growing bet
ter; and Gen. Patterson has entirely re-
covered and is on active duty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10
Far tho age.
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BY A.. /. CUMMINGS, NJ. D.,
(.Auihor Of The "Faciory Girl, "1eachers Gin,"
eic., etc.,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
American Art Union,

Is the name Of Society in New York City, which
was incorporated by the Legislature of ~ Y. in 1870
The object of it is the "Promotion of The Fine rs n,
The UNITED STATES" Any individual may become
member, by paying the sum of S., and is entitled to
all its privileges, among which we notice is the right
to splendid and costly engraving furnished by the
society, worth at least five dollars and right to the
distribution "5y LOT" of large assortment of paintings
which last year numbered 46 in all and cost from SIS
to $780, with medium value of $685. which takes place
at the annual meeting in Dec, Of each year. The en-
cravings are of superb design. The one which was
furnished the members at the last annual meeting be-
ing Sir Walter Raeigh's parting with his wife on the
morning Of his executon-and the paintings generally
are the work of the best artists.
The office of the society is kept at N. York. Bust
transacted out of the city is done by Honorary Sec
etaries, who are scattered over each state in the Union
AT the last annual meeting the society numbered 4457
having accessons of 1924 the year previous. Among
the Verm ont Secretaries we notice the name of VIM
T. Burnham Esq. of this village who will receive SUI
scnptous and transact other business that one may
wish
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
Miss COburn No More,

The many who have taken an interest in the
enterprise and sefdenying labors of Miss Fidelia
Coburn of Queens Bush, West Canada will no
more direct their contributions for the benefit of
the Mission station where she has for years been
doing good, to the address of Mss r. CoburR
but to Mrs. FIDEIIA c. Brooks; this lady hav-
ing been married, Oct. 9th, to Mr. J. S. Brooks,
formerly of Massachusetts.
We trust that the Lord has thus raised up " a
hep-meet" for her, and that to the name of Mrs
Fdelia G. Brooks will be transferred all that fer
vent interest which has been so extensively cher
ished in that of Miss Coburn.-Chr. Contribu-
tor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
ORGANIZE! ORGANIZES!
CONGR ESSI0NAL DISTRICT
Liberty Conventions!

In accordance with the unanimous recommendation
of the Liberty Convention holden at this place during
the late session OF the legislature for the purpose Of
making arrangements for vigorous political campaign
during the approaching presidential year, we hereby
issue a call for Liberty Conventions in the several
congressional Districts Of this State, to be holden at
the following times and places, viz:
FOURTH DIsTMcT, at SOUTH HARDWICK
TUEsDAYD Dec. IA, at o'clock NJ to continue through
the following day.
SECOND DIsrRrcr, at ROYALTON, on THURSDAY
Dec, lG, at o'clock, NJ to close FRIDAY PM.
THIRD DIsrmcr, at WlLLISTON, on TUESDAY
Dec. 81, at pm.
FIRST DlsrRrcr, at Manchester, on TUESDAY, Dec
49, at | P. NJ
o. As these conventions are called expressly fol
the consideration of new Plan of Organization BY
Congressional Districts, which plan contcmpates the
appointment of efficient committees in every town il
the State, and the immediate and energetic commence
ment OF the political campaign Of 1848, we trust not
word of solicitation will be necessary to goot
representation from every town in the State at thu
above called conventions
Q}9Ab!e speakers will be in attendance at eacl
convention, 1.-THE design is not much to have fin
speaking as hard and determined tOorking.
BY order of Elk. Com. State Assn.
Montpelier, Nov. %, 1917.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
TIE CONVENTIONS.

One of the Committee in District No 2 has written
US to have their convention deferred until the 9th and
9TH of January, account Of the time, as now called
conflicting with the court in Orange County. By ref
erence to the Register we that the time does MOI
confct-the court coming one week later. Therefore
it has been judged best not to alter the arrangement
for the conventions as there is no time to be lost il
organizing the Districts and making preparations fo
an earnest and thorough winters work. Wetrust this
will be satisfactory to all concerned
o. 1t is earnestly recommended that immediate
arrangements be made in every tom for the appoint
ment of delegates who mil attend these Conventions.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

have connected us to the Northern Democracy,
the position recently assumed in a majority of
the slavehcldng states has led me to fear Yet
l am not of those who decry a National Conven-
ton, but believe that present circumstances with
more than usual force indicate the propriety of
such meeting. On the question of Southern
institutions and Southern rights, it is true that
extensive OBJECTIONS have occurred among North
ern democrats hut enough of good feeling Is still
exhibited to sustain the hope that, as party
they will show themselves worthy of their anci-
ent appeIIation, the natural allies Of the South,
and will meet US upon Just constitutional ground.
At least, consider it due to former association,
that we should give them the fairest opportunity
to do so, and furnish no cause for failure by
seeming distrust or aversion.
Il would say, then, let our delegates meet
those from the North, not as paramount object
to nominate candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency, but, before entering upon such
selection, to demand of their political brethren
of the North disavowal of the principles of the
Wihnot Provso; an admission of the equal right
of the South with the North to the territory held
as the common property of the United States;
and declaration in favor of extending the Mis-
souri, Compromise to all states to be hereafter ad
mlted into our Conederacy.
eff these principles are recognised, we will
happily avoid the worst of all political divisions,
one made by geographical lines merely, The
Convention, representing every section of the
Union, and elevated above local jealousy and fac
tous strife, may proceed to select candidates,
whose principles, patriotism, Judgment, and de-
cislon, indicate men fit for the time and the oc-
casion.
"If, on the other hand, that spirit Of hostility
to the South, that thirst for political dominion
over us, which, within two years past, has display
ed such increased power and systematic pur-
pose, should prevail, it will only remain for our
delegates to withdraw from the Convention, and
inform their fellow citizens of the failure ofheir
mission. We shall then have reached point at
which all party measures sink into insignlicance,
under the necessity for selEpreservation; and
party divisions should be buried in union for de-
fence"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

THE LADIES EXcHANGE.-We always feel safe in
calling attention to the spacious rooms of Geo. w.
Warren, & Co, 1872 Washington Street. opposite the
MARLBORO Hotel These gentlemen were the first to
adopt the one price system and 50 far as we know
have rgidy adhered to it Their present stock is very
large and very rich and will be disposed of at the low
est prices. Don't fail of examining the beautiful as
sotment of seasonabe goods which they now offer to
the public.
The foregoing from the Emancipdor, is what we
knew and ought to have expressed weeks ago. The
establishment of the Messrs. Warren is the largest,
cheapest, best supplied and best conducted wholesale
and retail House that we have ever visited in Boston,
and we honestly advise all of our readers who may Wis
it or send to the city, to test our OF nion. notice Of
their House may be found in another column.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

Late intelligence from st. Thomas states that a
royal decree had been promulgated, proclaiming
the abolition of slavery in the Danish colonies.
Robert Clark, Esq. of Quebec, lately walked with
apparent ease fifty miles in 10 hours and 81 minutes.
patent for an eight day watch, made to 90 with
out an inside chln has been taken out at Preston En-
gland.
A fatal disease Of small pox in sheep is cutting of
great numbers of those animals in Great Britain.
Hair has been transpaned from one part of the body
to another
Body Identifed.-One of the bodies of those killed
by the accident of the 9th instant the Worcester
rail road, has been recognized as that of Charles
d. Clark, of Poultney, VT Mr.. Clark was an un
married man, twenty-six years of age, and had beer
employed at Dorchester one or two weeks.
1t IS computed that there are 27,5S5 900 spindes in
operation IN the world, Of which 250000O are ia the
United States, and l7r5oo,ooo in Great Britain
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

o. The last Voioe Of Freedom contains charac.
terislic notice of the late National Liberty Conven-
lion at Buffalo, most of which is made up from the Ma
tional Anti Slavery Standard and William Goodell
both of whom are now doing their utmost to break
up the Liberty party and destroy confidence in its
Presidential candidate. The conclusion at which this
noble trio arrives appears to be- that the Liberty Party
has committed suicide by merging itself in that of the
Independent Democrats by the nomination of John p
Hale for President. This the Voice considers liter.
al ulflmen of the following prophecy, uttered several
years ago;
"A few years since Nathaniel P. Rogers, then ed
itor of the Herald Of Freedom remarked tnat as soon
as the Liberty party should get of sufficient size for
moutlfuI, one of the great anaconda parties would
open its mouth and swallow it,"
This solves the mystery, The precocous intellect
offrend Hocomb, foreseeng to what fate the Liberty
party was coming at last, saved his own bacon by
swallowing the anaconda himself some two wears
since
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
Amount paid female teacher

Amount paid female teacher
Cost of board for teachers, for year )
Cost of fuel, furniture and incdentals
certify the above to be true returns for district No.
as required by law. D...c,,
Attest, y; ~ DlSuct O'eah'
Sec 4. It shall be the duty ofthe selectmen of each
town in the month OF March annually, after they shall
have made division of the publ, money to the sever
al districts as required by law, to leave with the town
clerk of the town written statement of the amount OF
money by them divided to each district during the cur
rent school year.
Sec. 5. Ii shall be the duty of the selectmcn, in
making their distribution of public moneys as required
in section thirty two of chapter eighteen aforesaid, to
regard the returns of district clerks as provided for in
this act as returns for the year preceding the dstbu-
Ition.
Sec. 6. 1t shall be the duty ofhe town clerk of each
town annually, in the month of March or on the first
day of April to prepare an abstract of the returns OF
the several district clerks and deliver the same to the
town or county superintendent of schools when called
for-which abstract shall be near as may be in the
following form:
Districts, | No. heads No. childn of Weeks taught
offamilies. school age. by males.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
An act relating to the Grand List.

II Is HeFeOy eHocIeu &c.
Sec l. The listers in each town, shall designate in
the grand list, the number of the school district in
which all real estate is situated and set in said list the
appraised value of all real and personal estate in each
district, severally
Sec 9 In case of neglect of the listers to set in the
grand list the estate of any school district provided
in section one, the said listers snail on application Of
the prudential committee of any school district at any
time, make out and attach to said list, list of the APP
praised value Of the estate situated in said district
which appraised shall be the grand list for said dis
trct until another grand list shall be made required
by law,
Sec 8. Seotiou six of"an act in addition to, and in
alteration of an act relating to the grand list" approx
ed Nov. IA, AID. 1912, is hereby repealed,
Sec. 4. This act shlll take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov. Is, l847.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
As Act in addition to chapter Sc of the revised statutes
entitled. MOf fences and lence YinMersn

AS ACl III uuuuu W Cdplel o. vi Tue TSFstu stdIultS,
entitled, "Of fences and fence viewers"
IL is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec l. Whenever the dividing line between the
lands Of any individuals shall be so situated that a
fence cannot be built and sustained IN consequence
Of the occasional overflow Of water thereon and such
person shall occupy IN common without division fence,
neither party shall turn in his cattle horses sleep or
swne or any other creatures to pasture thereon, until
such persons shall mutually agree upon the time of
turning in, and the number and kind each shall be en-
titled to turn in to pasture; and in Of disagree
ment, the fence viewers, upon application of either
party, and notice to the opposite party, shall decide all
such matters of disagreement between them
Sec 2, If any such person. before agreement or de-
cision shall turn his CATTLE horses sheep swine
upon such lands so occupied in common, before the
time specified shall turn in more than his just proper
ton and such cattle shall be found srayng or depas-
turing on the lands of the other party, all such cattle
shall he liable to be impounded, cattle damage tea-
SAINT, by the party agreved.
Approved Nov. s. 1917.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

o. We learn from the Chronicle that the Rev.
John Grdley late pastor of the First Congregational
Church in this village, was installed pastor of the First
Congregational Church in Southport, Wisconsin, on
the 9th Oct last. This village is situated on the
western shore of Lake Michigan, IN what was once an
oak-oPenng, skuting the shore, The country back
from the Lake is beautiful rolling prairie, interspers-
ed with timber land. The estimated population of the
village now about ten years old, is upwards of ten
thousand, chiefly from New England and New York.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
A Card.

Bennett Palmer tenders his most grateful ackLowl-
edgements for the generous sympathy manifested to-
wards him, in view of his late loss of his horse and
family sickness. Most cordially does he thank those
friends who have renderd prompt assistance in the
OF seventy dollars IN cash, and other favors hoping
that they may share the blessings of the faithful in this
just.
Calais, le47.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
SNnlhrrn WhiU Sentiment.

Judge UnderOoOd the Wing candidate for u S.
Senator in Kentucky replies follows to inquiries re-
specting the war and Wilmot Proviso:
"When my country is involved in war, whether it be-
done in accordance with in opposition 10 my opin-
ions deem it my duty as a citizen to stand up for
our country and help her through the struggle. In
response therefore, to your fourth inquiry state that
if elected, shall vote for all such supplies of men
and money as may be necessary to prosecute the war
with view to OBTAIN indemnity for the past and secu-
r!y for the FUTURE am also willing to apply the ad-
diiIonol stimulus of increased pay to the soldier
"My answer to your fifth and last inquiry is, that
shall oppose any proposition having for its object to
pledge the United States, that slavery shall not exist
IN any territory acquired from the Government of Mex
leo, either by conquest or treaty. 1t is unjust if not
tyrannical Infringement of their natural liberty for
those living in other States to dictate for Them"
Gov. BrOpn, the newly elected wing governor Of
Tennessee, speaks as follows on the acquisition of all
Mexico -
"AI unite in demanding that our country should be
extended from to ocean-widened in all her bor-
des,where can be done consistently with the dictates
OF national honor and justice. Such an opportunity
will now be offered freely to us, and perhaps for the
last time in the history of our country The pretext
' ''y Nc" aC'00'Iou VI teLLlofy may ehudnger the
perpetuaton of our glorious Union, is only shallow
device for alarming the tmld and deceiying the gno-
rant"
Hon. John NJ Bolts, wing member of Congress from
Virginia, and probable candidate for Speaker speaks
as follows of the Provso =
"WhatI will pledge myself to do is, to vote for no
man, as President Vise-Presden who is justly Ii
able to the suspicion even of disposition to inter-
tere with the institution of slavery, in any manner
whatever, as it exists under the Constitution. That
am opposed to The principles Of the WilmOt Proviso is
certainly true. But why? Not because think we
nave any right to ask the North to aid us in the extern
sion of slavery, but because deny their right to lend
any such aid. If acknowledge their right to aid in
its extension by legislation cannot deny their right
to curta it by legislation. deny their right 10 dgis-
ldte al all upon The subject"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
Congress-.

This body commences its session on the 9th inst
The questions of the War; Slavery, Extension, Pres-
dent making &C., will render it one of the most exct
ing and important sessions ever holden. Having made
arrangements to receive the latest and fullest reports
Of congressional proceedings, we intend to keep our
readers fully apPrizeG of all these matters
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

The Republic Of Observation-Disclosures ba.
been latelely received, that the colonists Of II
IBERIA have declared their independence, and nov
take their place among the independent nation,
of the earth This step was taken at the sugges
ton and by the advice of the American CoIoli
cation Society, and it is believed will promot,
the general prosperity of the people. The Con
stitution, says the Atlas, has been received a
Washington, as adopted by its Convention, anc
fills over seven columns Of printed sheet
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
An act defining the rights of freeman,

II IS HfFe6y endtIeH, &c.
No freeman of this state who has heretofore remov
ed or shall hereafter remove from the limits thereof
and reside in any other state for the space of one year
shall on his return thercrom, be permitted to vote in
any election of Governor Lieutenant Governor, Treas
urer of the state, Senators, Representatives to Con
rre8s electors Of President and Vice President of the
United States, or town representative until he shall
have again resided in this State for the term of one
full year next preceding any such election.
Approved Nov 6, l647.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
Brother Jonathan" for Christmas and
NeW,Year'S.

We have received Wilson g. Co.'S stupenduous pic
tonal holiday Brother Jonathan, published in New
York. 1t is mammoth sheet, and no mistake. We
counted in seventy-two engravngs, which illustrate
lots of good things appropriate for the coming holidays
Ten copies are sold for dollar, or ~ cts per single
copy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02
Article e.
Calais, le47.

The reader will notice. in the first set of instructions
made by the Mexican Government for her commission
ers, this article
"l3. The United STATES shall engage not 10 permit
SLAVERY in anyPan Of The territory acquired from Nj rico."
Why is this: Can it be that the world is beginning
to regard our Republic the Propagandist of slavery
The blood came to nur cheek as we read it, and we
felt hWniliated that any people should dream that we
could SO far degrade ourseIves,-Ky. Examiner.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02

The ChvOkeeS.-The Cherokees are fast placing
themselves side by side with the foremost 10 the ranks
of cvilization-they have gotten to themselves pa
tona debt. This now amounts to about 100000,
and the editor of the Cherokee Advocate is cudgeling
his brains over the question, "how is il to be paid !"
The National Council too, is cogating over the same
knotty point