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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14
NOTICE.

TH'HE subscriber hereby informs the public
L. that he has this day given his son GEO.
FRANKLIN DODGE the remainder of his
time during his minority, and shall claim none
OF his wages nor pay any debts Of his con-
tracing after this date
AMASA DODGE.
Brandon, January 4, 1847. 20
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14

PROBABLE Loss OF TWO FISHING YES
Sells. We learn from the Gloucester Tele-
graph that two fishing vessels, the Gen; Scott
and the Canton which sailed from Gouces-
posed to have been lost, with their crews, in
the gale ofthc 25th The Gen. Scott COM
manded by James Bodon, of Wells Me. had a
crew of seven men. She was a new vessel,
worth $1400, and was partially insured. The
Canton was in command Of James Norwood,
with a crew of six men. She was valued at
$2OO0-insured for $500.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14

DEsrRTERs FROM THE ARMY IN MEXICO.
A correspondent Of the New Orleans Delta,
writing from Monterey Dec 10, mentions the
following:
"Mr Lyons also told me that he saw Al of
our deserteIs in San Luis, in Almost deporablc
condition.-Santa Anna would have nothing
to do with them, and had ordered them TO his
rear--to the province Of GuadalaXara. Many
of these men had been enticed away under
the promise Of commissions in the army, and
bounties. When in San Luis they were rag
ged, suffering for common wants, and dcsti-
tutc ofcvery comfort; they bitterly repented
their false, dishonolaLlo stop in DESERVING the
American standard, and would readily return
with any sacrifice"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14

| SPANISH QUARTERS. The postmaster at
Rochester has given notice that he will allow
only % cents for the Spanish and Mexican
piece of two-reals, called among us u quarter
of dollar We may probably suppose that
the Rochester postmaster has not done this Of
his own accord and therefore it is to be in
ferred that the same rule will prevail at other
offices though we believe it has not yet been
promulgated here.-M Y. Paper.
'WIITLE THERE Is LIFE THERE is HOrE"
Instances like the following are almost daily
renee, and render supcruos all farther comment upon
the efficacy Of Wistar's Balsam
Toughkeepsie, N. Y, Sept 49, 1S45
lIr. Seth ". Fowle:
Dear Sir, The character of WistaI's Ralsam of Wild
Cherry is so well established throughout the country,
and especially in the state of New York, that farther
testimony would seem to be unnecessary. Yet have
derived so much advantage from it, that am happy to
communicate through to the sick and afflicted what
it las done form and consider it privilege ana duty
to do So have been troubled with weak lungs four
years had a cough more or less every winter | was
confined to the house all last winter with severe cough,
pain in the side and breast raised blood several times.
consulted physician but have never taken any med
icinc which he's done me so much good
WISTAE'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY,
consider it the best medicine in the world for
Coughs, Colds, and Pulmonary complaints
WILLIAM Il. SMART
None genuine, unless signed I. BUTTS on the wrap
per.
For sale by Z. j. BLISS Co., Brandon, and by deal
ers Of Medicines generally.
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n OF &c E .

TTCE.
VE7IIE Stockholders of the FARMERS BANK
M are hereby notified and warned to meet
at their Banking house, in Orwell, on the
10th day Of January, A. D. 1847, at one O.
clock, P. NJ. for the purpose of choosing sew
en- Directors to govern said Bank for the
year ensuing
Dated at Orwell, this 23d day of Dec 1916.
By order of the Directors,
% w. 3. MARTIN, Cashier.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14

REYHosA. The military depot at this post
has been broken up, and the withdrawal of
the troops appears to have subjected the citi-
zcns of that place Ga portion OF them,at leas)
to harsh treatment and loss of property, for
having aided in furnishing supplies to the gar
rison Of the post A gentleman direct from
there informs us that Immediately upon the
evacuation of the place by our troops, every
citizen who had aided or given countcnance
i'll any manner to the garrison, d his prop
octy seized as confscated to the government,
and his person held in custody, subject to the
orders OF the State. Many citizens have fled
the place, fearing to trust their lives to their
own people.
These poor people complain loudly of the
injustice Of forcing them to aid our cause,
when it was known that their government had
made it a penal offence to do so, and then
withdrawing the protection they were prom
i5ed in case they lenta willing aid. They can
expect no mercy at the hands Of the Mexican
Government, OF even from the robbers Of the
country, who make common cause against
them, and consider their property public
spoil, If protection has been promised them
it should be extended, and they should not be
allowed to suffer Gor doing what they were
forced 70 by military laws.--1laia',osess
FidG, lGth ut.
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PENSION AGENCY
NEW
PENSION LAW FOR WIDOWS,
And LGt0s extending Pensions to Children
IN certain cases.


TENHE subscriber, having for long time been en-
n gagged in investigating claims for Pensions,
rcars Of Pensions bounty Lands, Communication Of
ing all the Laws, Forms and Regulations, from the
Pension Ofice,-is therefore now prepared to aid
vigorously and promptly at his own risk and ex-
pense without fec Or reward, (when unsuccessful
all applicants for Pensions, i'll the following
LIST. Where claim has been rejected, or
pended for further proof.
I'd. Where Pensioner living or dead, is or was
supposed to be entitled to larger pension than was
awarded.
Sd. Where Revolutionary Officer or Soldier, is
now living, or has died since 4th Of March, 1881 or
where having served during the War, on the CONT
mental establishment, he has died since Sd Of March,
1926.
9TH Where a widow married previous to the OK
praon of her husbands last term of service, is now
alive, or has died since 4th Of July, 1856.
9Th. Where widow married previous to lst jar
uary 1874 is now alive has tuudor certain cir
cumstances) died since 7th July, 1888
9th. Where n widow has been married more than
once, and is now a widow, or has died widow since
23d August, 1912.
9TH. Where widows, described under the 9Th and
9th classes, have already received five Or six years
pay.
Sth. Claims of every description, for arrears of
Pension, due the heirs ofdeceased pensioners.
Terms varied according to the nature and extent
Of the services rendered, and amount of the claim
recovered. Ali those who suppose they have claims
will on sending statement Of facts to the subscri
Der, be informed without charge, whether not their
claims are well founded.
Those who have made efforts and failed to obtain
Pensions, need not despair if they trust their case to
his hands, as he has within tho last year. obtained
Pensions in many cases where they had been given
up rs entirely hopeless after repeated unsuccessful
efforts. lie not only deyotes his whole time and at
tontion to tie business, personally but has the
sistance of al agent who has been engaged in tho
business for Is or 20 years; and who visits Wash-
ington several times year, with all the principle
Offices of Records, ofthe services ofRevolutionaly sol
ders, viz: Boston, Concord, Montpelier, Hartford,
Newport, Trenton, Harisburgh, Philadelphia, New
York and Albany, where he has access TO the old
Rolls and Records, and having access to numerous
private Rolls is, in numerous instances, enabled to
establish claims, where agents with less facilities for
investigating them fail Of obtaining what is justly
due.
He wishes to be distinctly understood that no in
vestigates all claims at his own risk, without any
compensation whatever, where unsuccessful, AID
that no claim will be considered hopeless, where
pension is Justly duo.
UneXcep;ionable references given requested.
Letters Of inquiry or applications will meet with
prompt attention, if addressed to the subscriber,
(post paid,l at Rose, Wayne County, ~ T.
7:Jlly WILLIS G. WADE.
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LIST OF LETTERS

10 EMAINING in fine Post Office in Bran
H. don, Vt. January l, 1847.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14
Peck's plurality in September, G73
November, 149
January, $50
loss from September, 1874
gain November, 800

We think Peek is elected by about 49,
The third party have cast 1920 vote8-and
could of course have defeated the Polk cam
didate if they had the will to dot VI. Watch.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04
DECEPTIVE,

A few Democratic papers protested great de-
yoton to the PriHcipc embodied inthe proviso to
the three million bill, but insisted that it should
be brought forward in the form of distinct prop
osltion, so as not to embarrass the bill We
shall not mpeach the motives Of such papers,
but we must say their policy had the Took Of trea
sen with the mask Of honesty, Presenting, how
ever, with great charity, that it was a bMRdcr on
their part, we call their attention to the follow
ing extract Of speech made in the House by
the Hon Mr. Wentworth, some time before the
inal action on the three million bill: ID.
" The cry that this proyiso should come up
MS a separate BILL on its own merits, is as de-
ccptiyc as was the kiss Of Judas. Its friends
have tried every honorable means to bring it be
fore the House, and they still are anxious to take
it up by itself; and then, when both Houses
have passed it, and the President has signed it,
It's friends will be the last to embarrass the three
million proposition. call upon men making
this cry to show their sincerity now while they
have an opportunity, and promise to aid them.
remember that Texas was rushed into the
Union ahead Of Oregon by like deceptive cry.
That secured, half of Oregon was given away.
when Northern men objected to so much slave
power IN Texas, the cry was, "Oregon will bal
ance 1t" Now half Of Oregon is gone to Great
Britain, and the slave power claim the balance,
Look at the vote in this House 1t was purely
sectional And yet, with the fact staring us in
the face, that the Senate Committee have moved
to strike out the free clause in the Oregon bill,
we are again asked to " lie low and keep dark
upon the subject Of slavery in California; will
do no such thing. On the contrary, proclaim
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04
THE FIR L L N A N
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, Marcia, t847.
Promise Redeemed,

We are able, at length, to present the Freeman to
its patrons with not only new headdreSs, but en-
tire neO 8mt-heving procured new and beautiful
font of type to take the place of our coarser letter,
which had become considerably worm In doing this,
we have incurred an expense of rising 9l0O,0O-and
this too, when the National Era and the ttco new
Liberty papers in our own state making constant
and fearful inroads upon subscription list. Friends
of Liberty! the remedy is in your hands; shall it be
applied? While we are laboring diligently to furnish
paper that shall be worthy Of support, and efficient
in the Liberty cause, will you not aid in extending its
circulation, and thereby promote the common end?-
With three Liberty papers in this state, is it not appa
rent that renewed and unremung efforts must be
made to secure their heating support, without which
they will be hindrances rather than helpers to the
cause?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04


me, to the Senator from Dcllware, as the inlor-
nation originally came from him | said to him
and others, that the Orcron and Mexican oues.
tons were connected-thst WE should avoid the
war with EnrI,nd rotbcr G,a,, 75o,.;o, tb,,,rb
botb '''' =. 6a
po'" |G'e we're uiiuGSir'D,1 pul II was 70 ~
hoPea mat we coold sctue Oregon Delo't we
could be called INTO Mexican war ana the
reason sir, that did not and could not move in
reference to Gen TAYLOR, which otherwise would
most assuredlv have done, was, that it was nee
ess,rv for me- r. maintain kind relations with tbe
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04

he, continued to diffuse it, (slayery,) and in time
the institution would cease to be mentioned upon
that floor People Of all classes were gradually
settling in the Southern States free tabor was be-
coming more and more prcgalent there; and he
believed, with the increase of Northern institu-
tons there, slavery would eventually cease" No
man would utter such sentiments, who was not
favorable to the extinction Of slavery The truth
is, it is the selfish conduct Of few politicians
aiming to enlist powerful interest in behalf Of a
Presidential asprant that keeps down the anti
slavery feeling in the slave States To their arts,
piled for political effect, may be attributed much
Of the bitterness of Southern opposition to anti
slavery policy. Mr.. Calhoun, with will that
never bends or breaks, is the Ajax of slavery
and that which he supports so faithfully, he in
tends shall support him in the grand leap he is
preparing to make for the Presidential chair.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04
How They are Estimated

We have from time to time made quotations
from the sayings Of Mr., Calhoun and his South
ern friends, to show their profound contempt for
the Democrats of the North and West, whom
they are in the habit of using. We have anoth-
er specimen from the same quarter, which we
commend to the immortal EIGHTEEN from the
free States. Just before the passage Of the
WiImot provso, the Charleston Mcrcury, Cal
houn paper, held the following highly respectful
language ID.
In the proceedings Of the House there was
only one thing worthy of note The three mill
ion appropriation bill was up, and three of the
four speakers who discussed it, all Northern Dem
ocrats, declared themselves opposed to the Viii
not proyiso, prohibiting the introduction of
slavery into the territory to be acquired from
Mexico The fourth, who differed from them,
was Mr.. Wimot himnef There is something
curious in this. Who has been tampcring with
the abolition convictions Of the worthy gentle
men We expect Mr.. G. !. Ingersoll, who has
been consistent on the slavery question from the
first The others have clearly been converted
by somebody's eyhortations Who is the fortu-
nate prc2cbcr"
I6cy dar- their rcrardt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04
Er0m thc Nnti0nnl Fra.
The Debate on Slavery,


ne dcbate on slavery, growing out CT the IN
foaUcton OF hethree mullen Dill, has been con-
linued through the week, IN good temper and
with great spirit In the Senate, the subject OF
slavery ltSclt has not been discussed, but allu-
Sons % 1t as the element to winch paramount
reference must De hao III the settlement OF cur
'llGfcnres with MeNlco, nave been constantly
MADE In the House, the nature and effects Of
the system have come under consideration. Net
only has the constitutional question been debated,
not only have the relations ct slavery to territori-
al extension been examined, but its economical
bearings, It's Influences on the social and political
sysJcn and on the destinies OF the States, have
been freely cany2ssed. The Bible question it.
self has been opened by s4ych0lding members.
We were not a little surprised, On entering the
Hall Saturday morning, to find Mr. Seaborn Jones'
Of Georgia, with his Bible in hand, exDoundmc
from the word the divine character Of the mstitu-
ton! The particular passage, we believe, that
he was Calculating, was the chapter Of ST. Paul
to Timothy, in which he is cXhorting him con-
corning servants, and the duty Of obedience to
their masters; where he closes by telling the
bishop to Withdraw himself from any who may
teach ether doctrines, One might have thought
himself in a school Of the prophets, assembled to
settle grave question IL ethics, had it not been
for the mlschieyous Icer, or broad laugh with
whco the speakers dissertation was greeted
A few years ago, the Representatives, of the
South left the hall in a body, to concert measures
for dissolution Of the Union, because Mr. Sade,
of Vermont, dared to exercise the right Of free
speech in discussing the question Of slavery. At
still later period, MIR. Glddings was subject to
constant contumely and abuse tor exercising the
same right, and every device OF deSpotism was
adopted to suppress freedom Ct speech. Last
winter the gag was taken eli, and petitions were
received; and tins winter, discussion on the sub
Ject OF slavery, has become almost commonplace.
NO matter what the particular bill under con-
sIderation like banquos COST, up starts the "spec
tire OF antl-slayery agltaton as venerable neigh
Dor calls Ii, and 1t Will not down; and for the
best OF all reasons-Southerners themselves are
constntyproyollingit. Bythem, more frequent
" than by the members from any other section, is
the question brought into debate The effects
arc slutary. The morbid sensibility of the slave
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04
From tie Liberty Press.
An Auction,

While travelling at the South, "A short time since,
one dry, as was passing thro' noted city, my
attention was arrested by a concOurse Of people
upon the public square.
Soon | saw two men coming through the crowd
attended by female. They entered the ring
around the stnd, The sequel showed them to be
auctioneers, the unfortunate merchant and the
more unfortunate young lady, for slave she could
moi be- The auctioneer stepped upon the stand
and ordered her to follow She dropped her head
upon her heaying bosom, but she moved not
Neither did she weep-her emotions were too
deep for tears The merchant stood near me-
atentuely watched his countenmce Twas
chat II father for the loss of an only daughter.
Daughter he had not; but understand that he
had intended to adopt her, who, instead Of being
now free was doomed to perpetual slavery. He
appeared to have humane heart. With tears in
his eyes he said, A" Helen, you must Obey can
protect You no longer | could bear no more
my heart struggled to free itself from the human
form. | turned my eyes upWurd--the flag lay
Iistcssy by the pole for not breeze had leave to
stir. thought | could almost see the spirits Of
the liberty martyrs, whose blood had once stain
cd that soil, and hear them sigh ever the now des-
ecratcd spot
| turned around and saw two veterans Of that
eyentlul day, totterng over their slaves few feet
from me- They had come from one Of the free
States to spend that anniversary en- the ground Of
the split bleed Of their brothers, While they look
ed upon the scene before them tear answered to
tear. With shriyeIIed hands upIifted toward
heaven the elder broke the silence by eXclalming
go, my country! my country! Has the angel Of
liberty taken her departure forever! O, wecps
she not over crushed humanity!
I ] turned to look for the doomed, She stood
upon thc auction stand. In stature she was Of
tic middle size; sim and delicately built Her
skin was Lighter than many northern 6raattie,
and her features were round, with thin lips. In
deed, many thought no black blood conrsed in
her veins, Now despair sat On her conntenance,
10 shall never forget that Look "Good hoa-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-04

G37We pity the PATROL, and score Of democratic
papers in New England who followed the wink of the
Boston Post, and commenced toad-eating in advance,
while the question on the Wimot Proviso was pending
in Congress The fact was, they had become SO &C
cusomed to the part of 'natural allies" to the South
that they dreamed of nothing but submission on the
part of the democrats in Congress on the Provlso IN
questions but novel as the spectacle was northern dem
ocrats bolted the course! What must now be the
feelings of these editors who bowed their backs to the
burden, but the privilege of bearing it was denied
them! Something akin apprehend, to those of the
man who went through the accustomed agonizlng,
rolling and tumbling at the powerful preaching OF
Whitefcld; but who, upon being informed that tho
preacher was not Whitofeld after all, lamented that
he had lost all his agonzing and dirted his new coat
in the bargain
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0rganiZatiOn.

FRIEND POLAND Il am glad that the Liberty party
are beginning to wake up to sense of the importance
of an efficient organization. The Liberty party has
suffered much on the account; and we should learn
wisdom from what we suffer, il IN no other way. Now,
as the plan for an efficient organization has been a
dopted at our State convention at Brandon and APPROX
ed by our convention at Danvllle, we are glad to see
the counties beginning to in this important sub
ect. | see that old Orange county has a call for a
convention at East Cornth, the lllh Of March, to
form county association. Now, this is as 1t should
be- 1t looks as if our friends in Orange county were
not "dead ror dying" 1t is in the right time; before
the busy season of the year arrives when would be
difficult for the farmers to leave their business to at
tend the convention. And | see they have called an
other at East Randolph for the purpose of accomoda
inc the whole county. Now, then, let friends take
the proper steps to the attendance of every
Liberty voter in the county to Of these meetings.
Orange, Washington, Topsham, Ncwbury, Bradford,
Thetford, Corinh. Fairlee and Chelsea, must give a
representation at the convention at East Corinh that
will fill up the Westinghouse i'll that pleasant little viii
lage to overlooking. Come with your wives and
uauBlteTsi Tue people VIII pe Blau 10 "elCoihc you,
and the friends will give you all the accommodations
in their power presume. And let all those persons
who profess to be opposed to the vile system Of slave
ry who belong to the wing ard democratic parties be
sure to be at the convention. And let me say to
| friends in Wlliamstown, Brookfeld Tunbridge, Ran
dolph and Brainree, rally to the Convention at E. Ran
dolph Let no obstacle prevent your attendance. Re
member that the spirit ofinqury is abroad among the
people-that they becoming dissatisfied with the
course pursued by the government in relation to this
crying evil Every town should be prepared for al
energetic campaign mot against the MeXlcans, but
against the pro slavery parties in Vermont Public
sentiment is fast changing upon the subject of slavery
nyiow Of the alarming aggresslons of the slave power
at the north Shall we have your united efforts in th
glorious enterprise? We anticipate much from sys
telnatic organization. Now let every Liberty say
Here am l. ready to take hold with renewed vigor ant
courage and prosecute this enterprise to its final issue
never to rest until the last wall of distress shall CEASE
from the downrodden, and the shout of delivemnct
come up from the cmancipaed of America We owe
it to ourselves as Chrstians-we owe it to our fellow
beings in bonds We owe it to our country, which
we love. We owe it to God, who commands us
that as We would that others should do unto you dc
We even so unto Them PENN.