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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
No More Territory.

A great clamor has been raised of late, among the
Wings, to make this the alyng point for the party.
".N0 more terttOrI free 8ave," Is the cry. Before
we give an echo 10 it, want to know the lUhy of
this new issue. Will any Wing politician tell us ? A
question of vast moment is already before ihe country
embodied in the Wlmot provso-a question on which
the Wings and Democrats at the South are united
Shoulder to shoulder they will meet the entire anti
slavery forces of the North at the next Congress- on
The question-shal we have any more SiaUe Territory?
This is the issue already made. Here must be the
battle-ground between Slavery and Freedom during
the next session Here all anti-savery men unite,
Now, in all candor and Xxi ldness we want to know
why substitute this issue, for another vastly less ia
vorable to the interests of freedom ? Is it for the
purpose Of retaining in the ranks of the True Liberty
Party" all the allies of the South who are determined
to extend their system of human bondage all the
the conquered fields of Mexico? If so how much
sincerity has there been in the protested hostility to
slavery, of which the Wings claim to have as much
as any body? Isit to avoid the responsibility of man.
fully conteG ling for the right, the ground of the
WiImot ProvIso? If SO where is the ardent attach
ment to the principles of that Plovso of which We
have heard so much within the last year?
81 pause for a reply"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
The W ar.

In the absence of any reliable information respect
ing our army In Mexico, we omit to fill our columns
with surnises and vague rumors In truth, the MeXI-
can territory is so thicy infested with guerrilla par
ties that our news bearers cannot get a pass, That
Gen. Scott is in the city, there is little doubt but his
real situation, and that Of ae enemy, and the loss on
both sides, is yet to be learned
The Washington Union is confident thatthe rumors
that Gen Worth, Pill md Smith are killed, in
correct.
It is reported that at meeting of the Cabinet at
Washington on Tuesday of last week. it was resolved
to recall Mr. Trst from Mexico and call out soldiers
at once to the number of 50OO0-tbat number being
the full amount authorized by Congress.
We may have seen as yet but the beginning of this
war,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
RALLYlNG OF THE SOUTH!

THE WIIMOT PROYlSO IN A LABAMA.
A meeting of the citizens of Euflull and its
vicinity has lately been held, at which the follow
ing resolutions, introduced by ]. Berford, Esq,
ofthe Wing party, were unanimously passed.
We commend to the attention of our readers the
nth resolution, which we hesitate not to say
expresses our own opinion, and contains truth
which, would that the people of the South could
be made to feel and believe. five expect JUS
tce from others, we must be Just to ourselves
Southern JournaL
l. RcSOlDed, unanimously, That Congress has
no power to pass any laws affecting the institution
of slavery either directly or indirectly and that
the passage of any such law by Congress would
be palpable violation of the Federal Consttu-
ton, subversive ofthe peace and harmony of the
Union and degrading to the South
?. ReSOlUed, unanimously. That every new
State, by the fact of admission, is endowed with
powers and privileges equal to those exercised
by any of the original thirteen States; among
which powers, one of the chief is, the right to or
ganize its political and domestic institutions &C
cording to its own sovereign will and pleasure,
subject only to the qualification that its Govern
ment be not inconsistent with the idea of Repub-
licanism, as recognised and sanctioned by the
Federal Constitution And resolved, further,
that any condition of admission inconsistent with
such equal "power and privilege" would be an
constitutional and null and void,
3. Resoioed, unanimously, That, as member:
of any party, we will not vote for any man fol
President or Vice President whose probable poll
cy on this paramount question we have reason tC
fear, unless previous to the election he will
pledge himself to oppose at all times any treaty
or the passage of any law by Congress affecting
iniuriously in any way the institution of slavery
and unless he will further pledge himself that, i
elected, he will, if need be, use the vote and all
other lawful means to prevent the passage of any
such treaty, law, or proviso.
4. Resolved unanimously, That on the sub
ject matter of these resolutions the South knows
no party divisions and will be trammeled by ne
party considerations.
4. ResoLOed, unanimously, That on this ques
ton we look for safety to the principles or prac
tice of neither of the great national parties as a
present organized, save only just so far as thei
conduct may be constrained by the unity con
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cert and confidence, they may find existing in
relation to it among ourselves.
THE ADVANTAGE TO THE SOUTH.

l. j
A correspondent of the Macon (Ah) Re
pRbicdR to whose communication the editor of
TINT paper attaches much importance, says
Free territory, contiguous to the slave States
in the South, populated by the Anglo-Saxon race,
would not only be injurious, by allordng par
tial asylum for fugitive slaves, but would efectu-
ally hedge up and fence in and conline slavery to
its present limits, leaving no possible chance Of
erress in all time to come. 1t is true that slavery
is nominaIly prohibited in the territory by the
laws of Mexico, but it is scarcely populated, and
while it remains under the dominion of that Gov
eminent will possess but few or no inducements
for slaves to abscond from the contiguous States
Could it be obtained, and incorporated into the
Union as a slave country, the acquisition would
be highly important to the South, both in polit-
ical and pecuniary point of view. 1t would e.
ventually give the South political ascendency in
the Federal Government, and an outlet for slavery
which would increase its extent and value to al
most an incalculabe degree The North being
aware of this and being prompted by political
considerations to prevent the accumulation of
power by the South, and being opposed from
principle to the further extension of slavery are
prepared and determined to resist by all the con-
sttutlonal means within their power. No treaty
with Mexico, embracing any acquisition of ter
ritory, according to the present aspect and posi-
ton of the question, can pass the ordeal Of the
Senate. Why, then, is war of conquest being
prosecuted, when the conquest sought to be made
threatens to disturb the peace and harmony of the
Union
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
From the Marion (Ala.) Netos.
TIE DUTY OF THE SOUTH.

If the free States have resolved and determined
that the Slave States shall not enjoy equal rights
and privileges with themselves in any new terrific
ry that may be hereafter acquired by the United
States, we may as we'll understand it one time as
another; nay, we would say, the sooner the bet
ter When this question is acted on by Con-
gress, if it be determined against the slavehodng
States, it will not take prophet to tell the imme-
diate consequence of such rashness. Disunion,
immediate, inevitable dsunion, will be the con-
sequence. viii the wild andreckless lanaticism
Of our Northern bretheren bring this great; gori-
Gus, and happy Union to such an end? God for
bid. The South has but one course to adopt
and that is, for her members in Congress, as one
man, both Wing and democrat to say to the
members from the free States, who may be dis
posed to press this question upon us, that we have
not one inch to yield; that we are in the last
ditch, and there intend to remain. We should
meet the question at once with manly and de.
scisve determination. Supness and apathy will
not do. 1t will only render us weak and help
less; and any further concession or compromise
will prove us recreant to our dearest rights anC
interests,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

Death at Table We learn that as Major Allen of
Rutland, sitting at tea in the Stage House in that
town, on Wednesday evening of last week, he was
observed, by man sitting opposite to exhibit signs
of tantness so much that it was deemed necessary
to convey him to a bed. On the way fromthe Din
ing room Mr.. Allen gasped twice. and on reaching
the bed, life was extinct We understand that the
deceased was about sixty years of age; had been an
Industrious temperate, respectable man, and was a
member of the Congregational Church in Rutland
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

other like Missionaries. Ifany human authority, wheth-
err in the shape of creed custom, be permitted to
take the precedence Of Gods word as a rule OF faith
and practice then do we endorse one Of the most OBJ
iectonabe features Of Popery, and consistency de-
mands that we hoist the banner of Puseysm repent
of our wanderings. and bumby ask Tor shelter under
the wing of holy Mother,
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liberty Legislative Caucns.

The Liberty Party members of the next Legislature
are requested to meet in Caucus at No IA, State
House, on WEDNESDAY evening, Oct. %, at o'clock.
1t is hoped that every member will realize the impor-
lance of complying with this notice.
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New Hampshire.

The Liberty and Independent Democratic parties
held their State Convention at Concord last week. Ii
was large and enthusiastic conventon-Judge Berry
was renomnated for Governor. A resolution was pas
sed by acclamation recommending John Hale as d
candidate for the Presidency.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

Fire On Saturday last, the Starch Factory in Bar
ton owned by Messrs Strong g. Jewett, was consu,o-
ed by fire. 1t originated in one of the arches We
understand that the stock on hand and most of the
machinery saved. Loss estimated at about $1,000.
No Insurance.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

diatey loud ring at my bell. | went to the
door, and who should it be but the mother her
self
Chow fejoicod am to see YOU" cxclam-
ed i" but where are your childrenP
"There they are" said she pointing to the
covered wagon that stood before the door.
"Praise the Lord, said I, for his goodness"
As could not take them into my own house,
owing to the severe land ultimately fatally illness
of my youngest child, went with the mother,
and procured place for her children, where no
human blood-hounds could sent them out; and
early the next week | sent them all on to Boston,
as the mother could not believe that She could
be safe in this city of brotherly love" nor even
in this State of William Penn. Six weeks ago |
was in Boston, and had the pleasure of seeing
them there, and doing well.
But the best is to come, and next week | will
tell your readers the mothers story, as she gave
it to me, how she rescued her children.
Yours, for the slave, c. D. c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

at was the last 0 f June.
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28
Regular Semi-weekly Packet,

For 0arksUiNe, Louisiana, Hannibal
MariOn city, Quincy, Lagrange, TuAy
~.NeIandria, WarSaU and Keokuk.
The splendid, new and fast running pas
senger steamer OCEAN WAVE, James
Whitney, Jr., master, has resumed her regu-
lar trips, making two trips a week. She
will leave St. Louis on every Tuesday and
Friday evening, at 8 O'Clock, and arrive at
GAINESVILLE every wednesday and Saturday
at 6 O'Clock, A. NJ, Louisiana at 7 O'Clock,
Hannibal and marion City at IL o'clock,
Quincy at IL o'clock, Lagrange Canton and
.Tully at 2 o'clock p. NJ Alexandria and
and Warsaw at 4 o'clock, Keokuk at 6 o.
clock. Returning, will leave keokuk We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, Alexandria, Warsaw.
Lagrange and FULLY, same evening. Quincy
on Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays
at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, Marion City at 9 O'Clock
Hannibal at 10 o'clock, Louisiana at 4 o.
clock, GAINESVILLE at a l-2 o'clock, p. NJ.
and arrive at st. Louis every Thursday and
Sunday night.
April, 18th, Is47.
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ALIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE.
BY EPEs SARGENT.

A LIFE on the ocean wave!
A home on the rolling deep!
Where scattered waters rave,
And the winds their revels keep,
Like an eagle Gagged, I pine
On this dull unchanging shore;
Oh, give me the flashing brine,
The spray, and the temPest's rOar
Once moreo on the deck l stand
OF my own swift gliding craft.
Set sail! farwell to the land:
The gale follows far abaft.
We sport through the sparkling foam
Like an ocean bird set free;
Like the ocean bird, our home
Well find far out on the sea.
The land is no longer in view,
The clouds have begun to frown;
But with a stout vessel and crew,
Well saylet the storm come down.
And the song Of our hearts shall be,
While the winds and waters rave,
A life on the hesving sea!
A home on the bounding wave!
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28

Ireland and .4mersea.-The Belfast,
Irish Northern Wing relates the follow
ing incident as SHOWING how the generous
conduct of America in sending relief to
that country, is appreciated: Apoor Amer,
can sailor, who had been found guilty of
smuggling tobacco, was sentenced to pay a
fine of 4lO0.- The sum was afterwards re-
duced by the Boards of Customs to 92. But
it was much the same to the man as he
had not 20 to pay, and he continued injail:
The Circumstance having been mentioned
on Change the sum was at once raised; and
steps were taken for the immediate LIBERIA
ton of the man.-This, though compare
lively a triling matter, is a pleasing ihdica-
ton ofthe feeling entertained towards the
Americans"
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Lorenzo NEWMAN. SAMUL L. ALLEN.
& ALLEN.

Having this day associated them
selves together in the Boot and
Shoe trade, take this method Of saying to the
citizens of Louisiana and its vicinity, that
they intend to keep on hand a complete as
sortment of Boots and Shoes of their own,
as well as of Eastern manufacture, which
h ey are determined to sell as, low as they
can be sold in Pike county.
"A ninsb!e Sir-pence is better than a siou
shiHing;" and with this motto in view,
they are determined to trade Oh the cheap
cash system, with the hope ofliberal patron.
age. NEWMAN. 4 ALLEN.
April LIST 1847.
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DIR. ], II. M'CLU RE-,

TAKES this method Of rendering his thanks
to the public, for the liberal patronage eA-
tended TO him, during the existence Of tie firm
of Hardin s. Mcclure. Since the dissolution
Of the firm, he has determined to locate himself
permanently in the town of Louisiana, and to
offer his professional services to the citizens OF
the town and its vicinity, hoping by strict atten-
ton to duty and moderate charges, to receive =
share Of public patronage.
His residence is on Georgia street, opposite
| N. BrysOn's store. in the second house east
of Baird's new Hotel.
Louisiana, April 26, 1877.
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28
DIR. B. /. TRIMRLE.

HAVING located permanently in Clarks-
vile, Mo offers his services TO the citi-
zens of the town and its vicinity, in the prac-
of Medicine and Surgery. - ;a'0-'
Being a graduate Of Pennsylvania University,
Lexington, KY, and having witnessed maAs Of
the grand operations performed by Professor
Dudley Of that place, he fatters himself that
he will be able, if called on, to render entire
satisfaction in every branch Of his profession.
He hopes by the most assiduous attention to
the various duties of his profession. and mode
rate charges, TO merit q share OF public patron
age.
lie will also keep a general assortment Of
Drugs, medicines. perfunery, paints, oils, Sc,
which will be sold very low for cash. ...a
March %, 1871 5m5O.
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Pride and Humihiy.-I never yet found
pride in a noble heart, nor humility in an un-
worthy mind. OF all trees, l observe that
God hath chosen the vinc-a low plant that
creeps upon the helpful wall; of all beasts,
the soft and patient lamb; of all fowls, the
mild and guileless dove. When God appear
ed to Moses, it was not in the lofty cedar,
nor the sturdy oak, nor the spreading palm,
but a bush--an humble, slender, abjcct bush.
As if he would, by these selections, check
the conceited arrogance Of man. Nothing
procureth love like humility; nothing hate
like pride.
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Cheap for Cash or Trade!

Il HAVINGa large assortment of TIN
WARE on hand-large: than was ever
kept in Louisiana before, which l am de-
termined to sell, as low as the same arti-
cles can be bought in st. Louis at whole-
sale or retail prices, | would respectfully
solicit a call from the farmers and merchants
of the country, before they purchase else
where. JOHN T. BELL.
N. B. l will take old copper, old pewter,
Beeswax, TalIow, or feathers, at he high
est market price, in exchange for any arti-
Gle in my line JTB
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28

II A London paper tells terrible story
of lion and alady at the menagerie. The
latter CHANGING TO stand too near the den,
the royal beast, most earnivorously disposed
reached forward unperceived, and obtained
an immense mouthful from the lady's per-
son! Her consequent shrieks were allayed
discovering that the ferocious and enrag-
ed animal had nearly choked himself with q
bag of bran! Shameful!
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" from st Louis to the above mentioned ports,
touching at all the intermediate landings.
LEAVING ST. LOUIS
On every Monday and Thursday, at 5 o'clock,
p N. RTuRSISG:
Will leave Keokuk on Tuesdays and Fridays,
at 5 o'clock, P NJ; Warsaw, Alexandria, FULLY
and Lagrange, same evenings; Quincy, on We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, at 4 o'clock, A NJ; Ma
rion City, Hannibal, Louisiana, GAINESVILLE and
Baily's Landing, same days
Every pains having been taken TO render the
above packet in every way superior in accom-
mediation and speed, together with the utmost
punctuality in the times OF arrivals and depart
ures, shippers and passengers can fully rely
upon the present arrangement. For freight OF
passage, apply on board.
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Business Cards.

rTHE undersigned having located in
the Town Of Louisiana, and being associa.
ted with his old preceptor, fDT.% e. M.
in the different branches of bia
profession, offers his services to tile public.
and hopes by strict attention to business to
merit ashare of public patronage. ljuL
Office en- Georgia street, next door north
east of the Sadler shop of Charleville&s o.
JAMES L. WOOD. N. n.
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C FOR FARMERS.

FACTS FOR FARMERS.
There is something that farmers ought to
know.
It is an error to plant seeds from a State
further eouth. In a cold season only the
seed of a colder climate will ripen well.
Often breaking up a surface keeps a soil
in health; for when it lies in a hard bound
state enriching showers run of, and the sa-
luxurious air cannot enter.
Weeds exhaust the strength Of the ground
and if suffered to grow may be called gar
den sins.
The hand and the hoe are the instru-
ments for eradicating weeds; yet if there
is room between the rows for the spade it is
wellto,use it.
Never keep your cattle short; few far
mers can afford it. If you starve them,
they will starve you.
1t will not Go to hoe a great field for a
little crop, or to NOW twenty acres for FIVE
loads of hay. Enrich the land and it will
pay yOU v III DcItCI j 0O oSlCS "Ch
than fifty acres by halves.
In dry pastures dig for water on the brow
Of a fill, springs are more frequently near
the surface on a hight than in a vale.
Rain is cash to q farmer.
The foot of the owner is the best manure
for land.
Cut bushes that you wish to destroy in
the summer, and with a sharp instrument,
they will bleed freely and die.
Never plough in bad weather, or when
the ground is very wet.
It is better to cut grain just before it is
fully or dead ripe. When the straw imme-
diately below the grain is SO dry that on
twisting it no juice is expressed, it should
be cut, for then there is no further ~circula.
ton Of juice tD the ear. Every hour that
it stands uncut after this stage, is attended
with loss.
Accounts should be kept, detailing the
expenses and products of the field.
When an implement is no longer wanted
for the season, lay it carefully aside, but
first let it be well cleaned.
Obtain good seed, prepare your ground
well, SOW early, and pay very little atten-
ton to the moon.
Cultivate your own heart; remember that
whatsoever a man soweth, that he shall also
reap
DO not begin farming by building an ex-
tensive house, nor a spacious barn until you
have something to store in it.
Avoid a low and damp site for a dwell.
ing house. Build sufficiently distant from
your barn a stock-yard to avoid accidents
by fire.
Keep notes of all remarkable events on
your farm.
Recording wen your errors will be Of
benefit.
Good fences make good neigohors.
Experiments ara highly commendablc,
but do not become an habitual experiment
ter.
The ~depredations of birds are fully CON-
pensated by the services they render in
prsying upon insects.
Sheep put into fresh stables are apt to be
killed by eating too much grain. ,
Abare pasture enriches not the soil, mol
fattsns the animals, nor increases the wealth
of the owner.-M. Farmer.
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The scientific men of Englandha have again
had under consideration the subjectof cleo
trio telegraphs, and after due examination
pronounce Morse's invention the best of all.
So much for American ingenuity.
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28

The Boston Traveller says: "From the
custom house books we learn flat from the
LIST of April to the 10th of June, a little over
two months, seren Morsand four hundred
and hiry-eigM passengers have arrived at
this port, nearly all Of whom are emigrants."
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An0ther Steamboat Race.-It is said that
Mr.. Law, the owner Of the Oregon. has Of
'fered to run that boat against the Bay State
on a wager of $1,000. From amateur or
gambling racing the practice will become
.habitual, to the grea: hazard Of life.
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28

The Pittsburgh Gazette says three new
manufacturing establishments are about to
|go into operation there. The sites have
been bought for large sums. Where is
that ruin the Wings predicted?
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TaluaM Muention.-.An improvement
has been made in the valve of the steam
engine, by which from 90 to 80 per cent in
fuel is saved. The New York Sun says il
has tried it in that office with success. The
inventors are Messrs. Wood and Lewis.
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Why dear me, MI. Longswsl ,wdon,'
saba good lady, how can you drink down
a whole quart Of hard cider at a single
draught" As soon as the man could brathe
again, he replied, q beg pardon, madam,
but upon my soul, it was 50 hard, Icouldn't
bite it of.
Democratic banner., 1847-06-28

An Irishman hearing that Mexico was
about treating, exclaimed-"Boys, Mexico
is going to trate! By Jabers, I'm glad oft!
I'vc been wanting a drop for many a day."
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There's not a heath, however rude,
But hath some little flower,
To brighten upits solitude,
And scent the evening hour.
There's not a heart, however cast,
By grief and sorrow, down,
But hath some memory Of the past,
To love and call its own.
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u. A late writer wishes to know what
more precious offering can be laid upon the
altar of a mans heart than the first love of
a pure, earnest and afectionate girl, with
an undivided interest in eight corner lots,
and fourteen three story houses? We give
it up. We know of nothing half SO touch
ing, or in other words, anything that most
people would sooner "touch."
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j. w. SMITH,.

SCOTS SPRING, MO-,
AS just received and is now opening a
large and fashionable assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER STAPLE
DRY GOODS,
with a good assortment of superior
GROCERIES,
which will be sold OH the very best terms.
March 29th, 1S47.
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Regular Packet.

For CMrhSrile, Loutslana, Hannibal,
Marlin CITY, Quincy, Lagrange, IuAy,
Alexandria, WarsaU and ReOkuk.