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BY AUTHORITY.
Laws passed ut the Second Session
Of the Twenty-ninth Congress.

AN ACT making appropriaons the payment of revo-
onary and other pensions OF the United States for the
year ending the hrrieh june one thousand eight hun
dred and ortyeIght
Il, IL enacted bu the Senate aad HDss of Representatives
of the Jnitsd States Of america Congress assembled That
the following be and the hereby approPra-
ted out any money in the treasury otherwise appro-
priaed the payment of pensions for the ending
the hirtieh of June, thousand eight hundred and
1orty-eight' ,,,
of March, thousand eight hundred and eighteen sixty
seven thousand two hundred dollars.
For invalid pensions, under various acts, one hundred
For pensions widows and orphans, under the act OF The
fourth of July one thousand eight hundred and iry-sx
TWO hundred and fiy-eight thousand dollars.
For pensions widows under the act of the seventh OF
July one thousand eight hundred and hiryeigh and the
supplementary thereto, two hundred and seventy tho
sand dollars. ~, r.
For pensions TO widows under the act of the third OF
March, one thousand eight hundred and ory-thee nifty
six thousand dollars,
of June thousand eight hundred and forty TOUR four
hundred and eighty thousand dollars -. ..,,.
For ha-pay pensions TO widows and orphans, payable
through the Third Auditors office, five thousand 1--WE hun
bred dollars.
For arrearages prior July first thousand eight hun
ded aud fifteen payable through the Third Auditors Of
SIC 2 Andbe further enacted, That from and after the
passage Of this act the Secretary OF War is hereby author
lied make such compensation TO agents Tor paying PEN
sons as may be and reasonable to be paid out OF the
fund appropriated for the payment of revolutionary pen
sions but in case to exceed two per eentn on moneys
dsbursed by them the said compensation to be in full for
all their services and any contingent expenses that may
arise in discharge of their Official Duties books print
Ing ama sos ny shall
thsr That the Secretary War shall regulate the remit,
made pension agents TO prevent an undue ac-
cumuation of balances in their hands
JOHN w. DAVIS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
G.. M. DALLAS,
President Of the Senate.
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DENTAL SURGERY

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Permanent office and residence next door TO / ODD H
Store, near Browns Hotel
Dec 3I-lY
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Proposals. viii be received for supplying the following
offices, at sum to be specified by the bidder,
coed the net revenue derived from the Office supplied viz
BRENNAN from independence Is miles and back, once
week.
Shelby from Rutersville, 10 miles and back week
Neche from Douglass 20 miles and back, once In two
weeks.
blackberry Bluff from Buckner eight miles and back, once
week
Form for bid where change from advertisement is
contemplated by the bidder
II Tor we the case may be)there write the name or
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TN pursuance of of Congress, approved on the
eleventh day Of July, 1896 entitled SAN act to authorize
the President of the United States sell the reserved min
era lands in the States of Illinois and Arkansas, and Terri
tories of Wisconsin and Iowa, supposed TO contain lead
ore' JAMES X POLK, President of the United States
of America, do hereby declare and make known, that a
public sale will be held the land Office al MINER l.
POINT, in the Territory Of Wisconsin, commencing on
MONDAY, the wentyfou day of May next, for the dis
poa of the following sections and parts of sections OF land
heretofore reserved from sale embracing valuable lead
mines, to wit
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Bartinc's Lotion.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Feb. ., 1877.
Feb 9--4w
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BY the Prcsident OF the United states.

Acting Commissioner of the General Land
Sept g. lS46-Iaw PAW
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names in full of there the residence or ress
hereby propose to carry the mail ON No. lrom "'
TO as often the advertisement requires In IN. .
stated in the schedules and by the following mole W
veyance, to wits Here state how it is to be conycyedI
the annual sum OF : =" ~
Dated.
Form Of guarantee 10 accompany each bid;
''The undersigned There insert the name Of the m
antor garantorsl guarantees that There insert ns
bidder or names OF bidders as the may bel ~,
(or ther) bid for carrying the mail from 10 :"
accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter into ~
legation prior 10 the first day of July next with sool
sufficient snreties perform the service proposed
Dated.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-29

The wings are greatly distracted in their councils
very influential portion of them is inclined to profit
by the present popular enthusiasm and secure the
nomination of Gen. Taylor. Another class, dis
posed to regard conscience and consistency can see
no propriety in such movement Others again. re-
pudiating the maxim of Holy Writ--"No man can
serve two masters" fondly imagine that they can re-
concie all differences harmonic the gIory-men and
the conscence-men, take double hitch, as it were
upon the public mind, by putting up Taylor for the
Presidency, and Corwin for the Vice Presidency
Corwin is in favor Of Withdrawing armies from the
Mexican territory Taylor is the chosen instrument
for leading them onward into the very heart of Mexico
Taylor gains victories and Corwin bewails them
Taylor has done all he could to make the war "gori-
ous' Corwn has done all he could to make it infa-
nous. Taylor is STAKEHOLDER; Corwin hates slavery
and would rejoice, at any time to the slaves of the
former running for their liberty.
But what of all this? Is it not wise to become all
things to all men, that we may gain some?
Wen put up Taylor--that will prove our patriotism
and fidelity to Slavery we'll put up Corwn-tbat will
show our philanthropy and fidelity to freedom. We
will serve two masters, and so secure double wages
What spectacle!
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Rather Small,

Last Monday, one hundred rounds were fred in this
city in honor of the victories of Taylor and Scott In
several of the Eastern Cities general uminations are
in progress, as demonstrations of the peoples Joy.
In all these exhibitions, there seems to US something
small To say nothing of the humanity of public re-
ocings over bloodshed just because Americans have
shed more than they have lost ought not to blush
at our exuItation, when we remember who and what
is our opponent? We are strong united wealthy, with
resources accumulated by peace of thirty years. and
we number some twenty millions of souls. Mexico is
weak disunted with resources exhausted by contnu-
al strife and civil connections forthe last twenty years.
and she numbers some eight millions of people, only
about one eighth of whom are of European Descent
What then are we doing? Shouting hosannas to our
selves, because we have whipped Mexico What a
beautiful spectacle would it be, should Great Britain
in the event of hostilites with Portugal after crushing
her to the dust, send up mighty shout to heaven
thereupon, as if she had done some great thing!
There is something wretchedly puere in our con-
duct. Our country is in the position of an overgrown
bully, with his knee the breast of some stubborn
little chap, who has just strength enough to kick. He
gives the little fellow dig in the ribs ever and anon,
then pulls off his hat and shouts three cheers over his
own bravery
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Volunteers from MOntpeIier

On Monday last a company of about u took the
departure to join the Army of Invasion in Mexico Sc
Vermont comes in for a share of the glory, They lef
in high glee thinking, doubtless, of the brilliant scenes
before hem when they should each ''occupy some cor
ner in the army, and capture or Stay some Mexican'
and then return to enjoy the honors of their bravery
1t was amusing to hear the remarks of different ind
viduas in respect to them, as they took their exit
"They are such men as Vermont had better spare
than not" said one. eyes, reoined another "and is
much better for THEM, to be there than here" "Ah
they will make soldiers, of whom Vermont will rot be
ashamed, after little drilling" said another fe-
male voice exclaimed 81 do think it is too bad to send
SUCH men into the army, Ifthey must send any, it
should be christians! for they are prepared to die.
This would seem to be very WELL but as great French
warrior said long ago "a christian has no business IN
the army" A christian can no more enlist in this war
than satan can be preacher Of the Gospel To be a
soldier in such war; religion must be laid aside, and
practical infdelity adopted. What kind of religion
must that be, which will sanction and sustain one in
such work this? religion surely that is the enc
my of all righteousness.
But we have said much more than at first, we in
tended Some of those who have thus left our village
on this expedition, have left behind them those whose
hearts yearn their CHOICE as none but wives and
mothers can. We can sweep with those that weep
in this But to "rejoice with those that do re-
oice," this we cannot do
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n train If omnibuses crowded with human beings,
Umade INT little lower than the angels" torn from all
that makes life desirable without crime or offence, and
hurried off 70 toll abeneath the burning sun of south
orn nantntion without reward, with man to care
FIR their souls Following this trtin was tall grey
headed old man. of sixty winters, on horseback MS
heart was callous to the walngs OF the angushed noun
or torn from her child He needed not the sobs OF the
young wife for her husband. The sister, whose grlel
was insnnnortabe as she heard the last farewell fare
well. family uttered from only brother, as he was
hurried on board that accused vessel moved not the
odnantine heart of this human traficker These con-
nectons NAV not have existed as have stated them,
bnt friendship in every relation severed by these hor
rible transactions. saw mother whose very frame
was convulsed with anguish for her fist born girl OF
Is, who Notwithstanding her masters bonds 10 the
amount of two thousand dollars not to sell any of the
family out of the State had been sold to this dealer,
and was among the number then shipped, | saw a
Young man who kept pace with the carriages that he
MIGHT catch one more glimpse Of dear friend before
she was torn forever from his sight As she him.
she burst into flood of tears was hurried out of his
sight sorrowing most of all that they should see each
others face no more,
These are not uncommon occurrences in this city
The last Tuesday in December, there a much
larger number shipped than on last Tuesday This is
about all we see of slavery here in the city. Humani
y is not shocked as on plantations with the frequent
hoggings the slave or at least it does not fall I'M
der observation, as in the other case. The effects
slavery, however, are to be seen every hand ant
marks fths bghting system will be visible years a
ter slavery has been abolished.
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of this Union to the yoke of slavery. Time will
show how far this policy can be successful.
We need not repeat that, for ourselves we adj
mre many traits in the character of Gen Taylor
but principles, not PERSONS, should govern Amer
lean politics. The grand mission of this coun'
try, so often talked about is to be filled by stern
obedience to right principles, not blind devotion
to men-by giving form and effect through socla
and governmental action, to certain great idea'
Truth, Justice, Freedom-and not by indul
gence in uureasoning emotions. Gratitude is {
noble sentiment but like other sentiments anC
feelings, should be exercised under the control o
an enlightened Judgment
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Internal Slave Trade,

We find in the last number of the Anti-Slavery Re
porter, published at London, the following letter from
an American correspondent. When shall such atroci
ties as are here described cease to exist in our free
enlightened and Christian land? The State of Mary
land as well as every other State in the Union, has
undeniably, the legal and constitutional right to pro
hbit the expectation of her slave population from he
own State limits. The scorn and Indignation of thu
whole civilized world ought to be poured withou
measure upon people or a State that endures for
moment the existence of an inhuman traffic IN the bod
les and souls of men.
Baltimore, JAM a. 1S47.
send you few incidents that have occurred here
during the past week. which may prove of some inter
est to your readers. Hope H. Slater, the notorious
dealer in Gods image, has made shipment of large
number Of men, Domen and chidrenfor the rice swamp
of the far South The General Pinkney the vesse
which took this freight of bodies and souls cleared sew
eral days previously to sailing and lay at anchor Of
the point" and in real save-tradng style, at the ap
pointed time, weighed anchor, dropped into her berth
took IN her cargo, and Immediately sailed Slater
slave prison IS about two miles from the "Point" HI
generally as In this case, treats his goods to an omn
bus ride from their public house to the vessel and il
the ree enlightened christian city of Baltimore, tbirr
city OF the only republican and free country on s earth
on Tuesday January 10, ls47, might have been secl
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A Christian fallen in the War,

In another column will be seen brief notice of the
lamened fall of Maj. Vinton in the bloody battle of
Vera Cruz. With this American officer who was hur-
ried instantly from the strife of war to the bar of his
Judge, we have no personal acquaintance nor do we
wish to njure his name or the feelings of his friends
and admirers. Some of the papers speak Of him in
high terms of honor as possessed of great firm
ness tender sympathies and bravery even to a fault
all this may be. But when religious journals call on
US to reverence his memory as "deuoted Christian"
we utterly dissent. Christian voluntarily enlisting
to embrue his hands in his brothers blood! follower
of the Prince of Peace stands in the hottest of the bat
tie cheering on his comrades. Think of it. Sou
shells" says he 'are doing their duty noby" No soon
er is said than ball strikes him on the head and his
voice is hushed in DEATH Is that the work of chris
tian? Would the least of all the followers OF Him who
came to bring peace the earth, die such death?
With that kind of Christianity which cordially EN-
braces the STAKEHOLDER and those whose garments are
rolled in Blood and that for the purpose of giving slave
ry triumph over liberty, we have no fellowship, Itt
Christianity from beneath, and not from above 1t is
at war with both the letter and spirit of the Gospel
him on whom our hopes depend. Deceive not then
world that loves to be deluded with the glazing false
hood that they be devoted Christians and enlist il
the work of numbering neghboring nation for thu
purpose of erecting the black flag of slavery over he
conquered territory 1t is libel on the christian reli
gion and can but feel that the Savior regards him
self as betrayed in the house Of his friends, whe
Christian Journals, lend their influence to establish til
Belief, that men can slaughter their brethren IN thi
war with His approbation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-29

INsTALLATIoN.-Rev. ]. H. Benton was installed
Pastor of The Congregational church IN Mortified on
the 24th ult Invocation and reading of Scriptures by
Rev. c. Duren; Introductory prayer by Rev. Austin
Hazen; Sermon by Rev. c. B. Drake; installing PRAYER
by Rev. D. Wild; charge by Rev. E. w. Taylor fell
lowshp of the churches by Rev. E. j. Comings; ad-
dress to the people by Rev. C. Granger; concluding
prayer by Rev. Hobart benedicton by the Pastor
w. Watchnlan
The Christian Mes ,enger notices an interesting
state of religious feeling in the Metho list church in
Plainfeld, this county Id.
There is revival in progress in Lockpon New
York.
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THE FREE MAN.
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 90, l847

(L57The Editors health is improving. But he is
still detained from the office by Sickness and bereave
ment in his family.
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purposes viii lead intelligent representatives to such dstri-
punon q the nsansin the Treasury, upon system of mode
fahoh ana Ultimate equality, will in time meet the most
urgent wants OF all and prevent those jeaouses and ssp
eohs winch threaten the most serious danger our Con-
federacy
~ That we are utterly incapable of perceving the differ
ence between habo for shelter and harbor for commerce.
ana suppose hal mole OF pier which will afford safe anchor
age ana protection TO ayesse against Storm necessarily
improve such haroor, and adapt 10 commercial purposes
a. That the mposts foreign goods and the public lands
being the common heritage all our citizens 90 long as these
resources continue the imposition Of any speca burden on
any portion OF the people obtain the means Of accomplishing
objects equally within the duty and the competency of the
General Government, would be unjust and OPPRESSIVE
To- That dsayow all and every attempt 10 connect the
Of internal trade and Commerce among ,ba s,a,es
with the fortunes OF any political party but that we mean to
place that cause upon such muabe principles Of truth ius
tce and constitutional duty shall command the respect of
all parties and the Difference Of all candidates for public favor
Previous TO the adoption Of the report Hon. JoHS c. SprS
EN- addressed the Convention AT length in its favor
Mr. GARDINER, of New York. also addressed the Conven-
ton in favor Of the report
Mr. FIELD Of New York city. also addressed the Conven
ton in favor Of the report generally he understood it but
that part which says fifth resouton) this understanding
has become much part OF the instrument any one Of
IFS most explicit provisions, he moved strike out The
report entire, however, agreed 10 with great unanmy
Mr. THoaAs BurLER KIss, OF Georgia, was then called
for and addressed the Convention al length upon the subject
Of internal Improvements
The Convention then separated with great unanmity after
appointing committees lay oil these dongs before the Pre-
sident and before Congress.
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ALMOST a ACCIDENT FROM FrRE CRAcKERs-
lady passing up Exchange street. without being per
ceyed when entire pack Of crackers set fire and
thrown upon the walk just under her feet OF coursc gene
ra cracking the result the missiles Of fun flying into her
dress and unde-clothes, setting them fire and scorchng
the lady considerably gentleman Immediately encrcled
her with his and smohercd the fire. Had aid been les
handy the consequences might have been serious
Rochester AdvTtissr.
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1NsUnoRDISATIoS SANTA FE.-A Santa Fc cSrrespon-
dent Of the ST. Louis Revee writes follows under date
May 6:
The majority of the army here are anxious 70 be out of
service and the INSTRUMENTATION usual smong volunteers UNI
der such circumstances is beginning be manifested AT
present. although threatened with another revolution
by the Mexicans, the feeling among the volunteers far from
favorable TO internal happiness We are, indeed little in
want at present of pressure from without to unite US Day
before yesterday had quite breeze excitement here
Some evenings previously difficulty had occurred AT a fan
dango between of Capt Fishers Germans and the COM
pany of Captain Mcmillan, of Prices regiment.
Some Of the volunteers said to have threatened 10 mob
Capt Fisher in crossing the plains but Edo not think they
will attempt any such thing Our greatest danger Of dsur-
lance arises from the dissipation the nndangoc here In
case Of row at OF these gatherings should perhaps
have il followed by verv unpleasant scenes
We have news from Col Wlocks SEPARATE battalion sta
toned at Taos, that two of the companies have peioned
him resign. This is really high note but suspected
that the affair originated with two Of his captains Such are
Of the officers that have here This petition
must be regarded by every honorable and well informed mill
tary highly complimentary Wilcox il has arisen
altogether out OF the fact that he end"avo to DO his duty
DISTRESSING RAILROAD AccrpENr.-On Saturday even
ing last. while the transportation train Amboy was sop
ping Ccntreye company Of eight consisting Of men
womcn and children, jumped toto Of the emipran cars
with the intention Of going to Amboy, hut as they had not
paid their passage, ordered They said thew were
rom Psburg, (Pa and wished to 90 TO Orange county
New York told the agent they had no money and begged
OF him 70 let them ride to Amboy. After considerable per
suason they were permitted to remain in the car When
within short distance Of Spottswood, the train thrown
oil the track and, unfortunately the car containing these peo
pie ammed in between the train and completely mashed
up One man and woman were instantly killed and boy
was 50 much injured that he died few hours afterwards
The remainder Of the party or less injured
BgrdsqtolcR Palladium
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'Oh dear, said Mrs. Parngton, stretching herself up
her TO get better look at the fireworks always
wish | seven feet tall at times like this" " And
wish nine feet, said the little before her
spteuly. " How hate people so selfish don't you
Mrs Brown y whispered Mrs Darlington TO her neghbor