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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
Liberty and SIaVerymEON siSLency.

1t is well known to all our readers that h-sound-
ing resolutions of encouragement and congratulaton
to the new French Republic have been introduced,
debated, and almost unanimously adopted in both
Houses of our national Congress. Loud and long
were the words of cheer that sent over the track
less ocean to aid the victims of Louis Philppes tyr
amy and avarice IN their struggles to be free. Nor
were these demonstrations confined TO the halls of
congress; the citizens, gentlemen of the press gov
eminent officials, and all classes and orders of resi-
dents in the nations capital, participated in the gen.
eral enthusiasm.
But mark the application of this doctrine of person.
al liberty Some sixty or seventy of the human chat
tells of the District of Columbia, owned by those who
had uttered the oudest mouthings in favor of French
emancipation fixed their eyes upon the north star and
struck for freedom in imitation of their transatlantic
brethren But instead of words of cheer and public
meetings for sympathy, mobs are rasedproperty and
life observation-disclosures and vessels despatched in hot
pursuit-the flying fugitives retaken, roned and
thrown into the national PRISONS and the dreadful pun
shmen that awaits them, no one knows but Him from
whom nothing can be concealed! And when propo-
sitions were made in the Senate by Mr.. Hale and in
the House by Mr. Giddings, to suspend other bust
ness and inquire why these human beings, struggling
to be Free had been thrown into PRISONS they were
Indignantly "uotea dozen, WITH GREAT LAUGH
TER p
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
Subseryiency.
Dat mania verba,
Dat sine mente snnum.-VfgGtl

The above coupet has been suggested while OBJ
serving the character of the resolutions in favor of the
Wimot Proviso, passed. from time to time, by the
wing and democratic parties Of the north Ithas been
of late matter Of much surprise, that pretending
TO act from PRINCIPLE after having recorded thou
sand times over, the principles of the Wmot Provso,
as true and just then say that for the sake of uN-
in their parties, they will orego all their prefer
ences and abide by the dersion of the National Con
ventions in the selection of their candidates for office
thus freely committing themselves without any reserve
to PARTY, regardless of their principles, as though
principles weighed nothing in political balances.
The danger of such committas, to the Northern
members of those two parties must be apparent to
every one The proceedings of the b. ii more Con-
vention of 1874 furnish abundant evidence on this
point. But let us notice of their resolutions
The Legislature of Indiana passed the following reso-
lltons responding to similar passed by the Leg
islatures of New Hampshire and New York.
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of Indiana that are UTTERLY oppos to any
further extension of Slave territory That are UN
coMpRoMIsINGLY opposed to the admission of any
more SaveStates into this Union, under any circum-
stances whatsoever
The House of Representatives of Ohio by a vote Of
AZ to II, called their Senators and Representatives
IN Congress to exert themselves to procure the pas
sage Of measures in the National Legislature, provd-
ing for the exclusion of slavery from the territory of Or
egon and also from any other territory, that u.s.
may here er be, annexed to the United st tes"
Scores of similar resolutions might be referred to-
passed from time to time by those two parties with
due ormality. But what do they all mean? Are thew
the mere nges of policy to tickle the ears of the peo
pie who becoming impatient under the ceaseIess
lashings of Southern taskmasters, goaded almost ia
madness by the continued funkeyism of their repre-
sentatives? Are they mere "empty words" which
mean nothing to be laid aside, whenever erpsdiency
policy or party union require R And surely they be-
such, when Northern politicians agree to abide
by the decisions of the National Conventions without
having previously declared what must be the quaif-
cations of the candidate presented them, upon the
Wilmot Proviso Against the wILEs of mere party
politicians, the North has no security except in
prompt declaration of sentiment, and stern injunction
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
Special Notice.
hundred,

We have recently addressed notes to our patrons
in most of the towns where our papers are carried
outside the mail, informing them that means must be
taken forthwith and stpulatons made with the scvcra
drivers, if they would continue to have their papers
transmitted in that way. We now repeat what was
said in the private notes; that unless contracts are
made with the drivers, and soon too, and we saved
from al responsibilities for paying them &C., shall
be compelled to leave the papers at the p o., instead
Of the Stage House. Only one or two towns have as
yet, given any response to the letter which we sent
out. Such as do, will of course be remembered, and
such do not may expect after the first of May to
find their papers at the P O. Our paper is afforded
at too low rate to admit of any responsibility upon
US for its transportation. Let the friends make these
contracts, or engage us to, and send with your en-
gagement IS BILL or whatever the amount may be-
to pay the transportation has good and faithful
friend
Also, demands are presented to us for the past
years transportation, to the amount of SIS, which
must be paid. viii not the patrons be prompts re-
nit us, through agents, the amount of IL l-2 cts
each, to meet this expense.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
Mrs, Madison and her Slaves,

The Albany Patriot ofthe LIST instant, contains
a letter from its Washington correspondent rela-
ting alleged facts concerning Mrs. Madison and
her slaves which have oCcasloned us more pain
and shame than any other narrative of horrors
that has vet reached us from the pandemonum
Of southern slavery. The facts are not at all
without parallels, familiar and frequent, but the
person implicated is ore whom it is terrible to
regard with the feelings which her conduct
challenges. Mrs Madison is above eighty years
of age the widow of one of the most honored
Presidents and herself we have been glad to
believe, worthy Of all the love and reverence
which it does the heart so much good to render
to those in whom the most glorious associations
of our country centre.
Three years ago she sold an old slave who had
been nurtured on Mr. Madsol's farm, and had
been his barber and dressing man for quarter
of a century, He was purchased by a northern
Senator to save him from the cotton-feld and
is now working out the price Of his freedom with
his own hands. among other slaves" the
writer says, "she o'cn6d mother, fifty odd years
of age and her daughter off fifteen. About three
months ago the old lady called this girl into the
parlor, enc day, n0minally to bring her some
water, but realty to show her to a Georgian. as
the colored people call the sIave-drvers. The
girl was quick on the scent, and 1T a glance per-
ceiyed she was to be sold. Her mistress Mrs
Madison) agreed with the purchaser to send the
unprotected child to the pump lin the street of
course) at a certain hour upon day fixed upon,
when he could conveniently sieze and carry her
off The girl, however, suspected the trick, and
under cover of night, ran off The reason as
signed for Mrs. Madson's conduct in these cases
is, pOrerty and rant forced it upon her."
Mr. Madison, it is sald left good estate, in
GLIDING one hundred slaves, Mrs Madison
received $4,000 a few years ago from Con-
gress, for her husbands manuscripts, and is now
boring for 800, 600 more for the balance of those
same papers Mrs Madison is herself mother
(by her first marriage) and no degree of want
that she could possibly suffer could tempt her, if
she has heart, to sell another's child away into
southern bondage 1t was unmotherly, it was
unwomanly, it was brutal to barter away the
maiden virtue of that poor child and it would
have dlsgraced her widowhood no more to sell
her husbands dead body to the surgeons, than
his old barber to the soul drive. His horses or
his dog would be treated with more tenderness
by any washerwoman, with an American heart
in her, than his body servant received from his
wife. Out upon her-t would degrade our
manhood to respect her if she were our own
mother. Can it be true! Mrs. Madison deal
er in human fesh-a broker of maidenhood
ave wish we had not heard it"-Li6. Her.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
The Reason,

The last issue of the little Wing Organ in Frank
lin county, is doomed by its mercess editor to bear
upon Its columns the thread-bear falsehood common
with the Wing press in Vermont that 'the Liberty
party elected Mr. Polk and is responsible, &c" The
"frst edition" of this old humbug was we believe.
heraldcd by the N. Y Tribune and caught by its ech-
oes in this Sate and has ever since been with them
theme of most supreme delight. But the Tribune no
doubt disguised with its frequent appearance, long
ago left it, and offers new and various reasons for the
defeat of the wings, among which may be found the
following, and which through pity to the readers OF
the Wing Heralds of Vermont, we here record to be
taken up and used by the several editors as they
disposed viz the action of the abotionsts-the as
simlation of the Wings with the "Natiyes" in New
York-Polks tariff letter to Kane in Pennsylvania
Clay's Alabama letters-the treachory of pretended
friends-the Roorbachs-&c &c. Many of these
have been given as the reason; and after all, the Tr
bune more recently submits the following;
"Last time, he (Mr. Clay was unfairly beaten by a
resort to the shabby trick Of pretending desire to
dress pretended British aggression in Oregon, and
the vctors boast even yet of the joke they played upon
the unsuspecting men of the West"
Now
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
Letter from DR., COOIdee.

Anything, we trust from this unfortunate fellow
man, will interest our readers we therefore give the
following letter which will acquaint them with him, as
he is at present situated.
"THoMAsroN, April 10, l848
DEAR FRIEND; Please pardon me, beg of you TO
addressing you these few lines, and requesting you t.
forward me your paper. (The Prisoners Friend.)
have no right to make the request except through tina
fountain of human sympathy, the heart
request it, because am excluded from this world
its flowers, its joys and happiness are ended Yes ii
are consumed within this narrow & gloomy cell forever
requst it, because by its title, it will help me to ere
ate world for myself a world anticipate that vii
be possessed of power that raise up beautiful WIS
ions that will have tendency to assuage the gloom
this dungeon.
request it, that it may assist me perhaps some day
in describing the gloom of prisoners cell, who il
condemned 10 be eXecuted and, too that may asss
me in establishing that faith which we all need be
yond the grave that faith which will carry us safeI
through the dark valley of death, to the happy homI
where misfortune and suffering are to be no more.
lfyou conclude to grant my request, can only il
return to your sympathlsng and generous heart, oife
such feelings Of gratitude as language cannot des
crbe.
| cannot close without saying once more, that
there is anything wrong in making this request pra
thee forgive me. You have my friendship, such fiend
ship as springs from an unpoliuted source, and vii
last in all coming time rs, through all succeedin
days of miseres and despair that may experience
this cell Your cause is one of unlimited interest
the good of humanity, and wish you Gods speed
your noble efolts.
Very respectfully, your obedient sevt
V. COOLIDGE"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
"Variety is the very spice of life
Which gives it all its favor"

and to varate the crude dissertations of the varcose
men of the Messenger, the Galaxy and their accom-
plices we heartily commend for their notice some of
the above, to be for little time given as the reasons
of the defeat. Finally would suggest for the cor
sderaton of these men, two Thoughts one is that had
majority Of the Freemen of this Union, preferred
Henry Clay to any other man, for the Presidency and
voted accordingly, he wOud no doubt hare been elect
ed;GJ and the other is, he not elected, no re-
sponsiby, according to the favorte precept of the
Vermon Chronicle, be laid upon the Liberty party,
for the reason that it is "organic." H.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN

of this Republic, in sight of the National Legsla-
ture.
We are again threatened-the outrage is to be re-
peated it is said. And for what? What is our of
fence? Is there a man in this community whom we
have injured? Have we not been kind and courteous
to all men, stud ols of the propretes which ought tc
distinguish the discussion Of all important questons'
There is no man in this city who has examined ouI
paper that finds any fault with its tone, style Oh
temper,
Enough We yield to no violence We appeal to
said the sober second thought of the infatuated per-
sons who in paroxysm of blind excitement assaulted
our press. 1t cannot be that in the nineteenth centu-
ry, nthe face of world struggling for free thought
free speech, free action, and looking up to this Re
public for example and encouragement free Press
should be put down by violence in the capital city Of
this Republic"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

ASTOUNDING Discovery The st. .4lbans Mes
senger 'printed somewhere, we believe in" Franklin
"County" replies somewhat snappishy to what calls
our nsinuation that javortism was used in forward
ing the Governors Message to the public papers in
the State. The editor declares that he attended to
that business, and that copy for us was forwarded
in the same package with those for the other presses
in this place. Perhaps this is so; but the copy has
never reached US, and we were obliged to pick it up
and publish it one lceek after it had been announced
by contemporary journals It is possible, however,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
"The Peoples Pcn."

We do not mean the "4Siavc Pen" in the Distric
Columbia, nor any other "Pen" where human bel
are confined; but we mean the Gold Pen sold
White 8; Potter, No. Is State Street, Boston. I
pen is pointed with substance as hard as a diamo
and will last, with care, many years. Being gold
will not corode like steel pens, and in the "ong n
we think will be much cheaper, Such pens are g
orally sold in Boston for $780, In the "case"
"holder" is an sever pointed" pencil, with pl
for "leads," like other "penci cases"-The whole
gether is very convenient affair, and we recommt
il to all who have occasion to write. A. II. B
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

REMEMBER! You who have your papers trans
ported outside the mail that this is the last wcct in
which it can be done unless contracts are made by
yourselves, or unless you authorize us to make them
as notified week or two since.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

0-57We received the Burlington Daily Free Press
until We gave it a "ppG" which we done at our first
issue after we received it, but since that time not a
number greets cur sight Does the General so intend
to do by US?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

REcElvED "Lucy HOsmer; or, The Guardian and
Ghost,-A Tale of Avarice and Crime Defeated" by
d. P. Thompson. Goodrich g. Nichols Publishers
Burlington VT Price 25 cts
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

0F7The absence of the principal editor this week
precludes the usual interest of paper perhaps,
be enient, kind reader.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

SUIT alas appeared IN deIence Of TWgfd0cT IN a
mobocrac horde which went forth to Destroy by vo-
ence, press devoted to free discussion, in this free
country II.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
THE Flg 81 II MAN
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, APR 81, 1848
OF vB PALMER, 20 statestree Boston, Agent to re
eve subscriptions and advertisements
LIBERTY y ONL.N4TTO.NS FOR 1913.
FoW PREsIDEET,
JOHN P, HALE, Of New'Hampshirc.
FoR VIcE PRLsIDENr,
LEICESTER KING, of Chic.

ON HAND-Libey Amanacs for ls8 few hundred still lel
which may had the cost $3.50 per hndcd shathey
dead los. to u.s. friends?
Also-HALE's and PALFREY's admirable Spoeches-a per
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27

A Row.-Some of the Irish laborers on theRailroa
Vernon got into general roy while playing ball
Sunday and three legs were broken.-EGgle
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
NoNpAREIL for March. Received.

Don't fail of reading the foreign news this week.;
if it is long, it will interest you if you have soul in
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
FARM FOR SALE.

I WILL SELL at Public Sale. in the vii
Z lage of Bryanown. on SATURDAY. the
18th day Of AUGUST next, my FARM,
which is situated about half mile from
the above named village. The soil Of this
Farm is we'll adapted to the growth Of Corn,
Wheat and Tobacco; every necessary bull
ding in good repair. This Farm contains
about One Hundred .2crcs, more or less.
To Physician there is every inducement.
Further description is deemed unnecessary,
as those wishing TO purchase will examine
for themselves
" 20* OSWELL GIBBONS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
ADMINISTER NOTICE.

.TNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scribers have obtain from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland letters of Admnistra-
ton on the personal estate of JOHN MONTGOMERY,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, properly authenticated, to the
subscribers, before the expiration of six months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceaseds estate.
Given under our hands, this esd day of May,
1915 JUIIANNA MONTGOMERY, and
AQUILLA w. NARROW, Adm'rs
with Will annexed) Of John Montgomery.
may %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
NEGROES WANTED.

DERSONS having SLAVES to sell will here
Il after find US located at the extensive establish
ment formerly owned by HopE FL, SLATER. We
l/r have purchased his entire possessions .
<SnS on PRATT STREET, No. PA. at which ~
"a place all who have slaves to sell will G'Al$
Nv be sure to get the highest price, when .. ~
the negroes young and likely
The place is now open to receive on BOARD ne
groes which are for sale, at 25 cents per dav. All
communications will meet with prompt attention
B. NJ. 6. w. l.. CAMPBELL.
Having retired from the business would cheer
fully recommend my friends and customers to call
at my old establishment to obtain the highest price
for their slaves. HOPE II. SLATER.
iv %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
NEW DRY GOODS STORE.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.

EEAVING taken the Store at the corner of King
L Il and Pitt streets, directly opposite the "Mar-
shall House." would respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Charles and surrounding counties that am
now receiving general assortment of
FOREIGN IND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
suitable for Spring and Summer wear. AS de-
sign keeping full stock of all the goods usually
kept in our line for LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S
and SERVANTS WEAR, think it unnecessary
to enumerate them. All of which offer at the
loarest market prices. | would therefore solicit a
call from my friends and dealers generally. By
strict attention to their wants, l hope to merit
continuance of the liberal patronage bestowed on
me whilst doing business in Port Tobacco.
Orders from the country will receive prompt at
tention, and goods sent warranted to suit.
G. X. WILMER.
ALEXANDRIA, March %, 1913.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
SPLENDID STOCK OF
SP Rim G. GOODS.
Hamilton, Easter & Co.,

203 Market Street, Baltimore, Nd,
NTOULD invite the attention of Wholesale and
w Retail purchasers to their Splendid Stock of
Spring Goods, which will be found much the larg-
est of any establishment in Baltimore, embracing
Rich Silks and Ladies' Dress Goods, of every
style that is fashionable or desirable
Bombazines and Family Mourning Goods
ShawIs, Mantillas. Visites, &c, in great variety
Table Damasks Linens; Linen Sheetings and
Housekeeping Goods of all kinds
Domestic Cottons and Heavy Goods for servants
Cloths; Cassmeres; Vestings; DriIlings, &c.
CJTPersons visiting Baltimore will find peculiar
advantages in dealing with US, as from the great
extent and variety of our stock they can generally
purchase all that is wanted in place, and having
a regular and uniform price (without abatemen)
no advantage can be taken of those not fully ac-
quainted with the value of Goods.
e FAN examination of Goods and Prices solicited.
mar 23-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
NOTICE..

RY divine permission a Camp Meeting
will be held on the stage road leading
from Chaptico to Newport, near the farm
of Mr.. James shemvell, to commence on
Friday. the 2lst of July. The Rev. n j.
B. Morgan, the Presiding Elder Of the Dis
trict, together with several ministers from
the adjoining counties, will be present.
We desire the Me,hodists and friends gene
rally, from the surrounding circuits and else
where 10 tent with US.
N. B. As we particularly desire nothing
to be sold upon the Sabbath on the ground,
all persons wishing board or horse feed on
that day, are requested to make application
therefor on Saturday.
jv Is. E. d. OWEN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
GREAT NATIONAL. WORK.
a History Of the Rerozution ard Lires Of
the Heroes Of the Wdr of Independence.
BY CHARLES J. PETERSON.

BY CHARLES J. PETERSON.
A elegant vol ume with Is fine Steel Plates.
~ and nearly 200 beautiful Wood Engravngs
"This is a splendid book. valuable addition
to the Historic Literature of our country. We are
much mistaken fit does not take rank with the
works of Irving and Prescott. "-Franktord Herald.
at SURPRISES any similar work yet offered to the
American public. "-NsaIs Gazette.
cit may be properly considered a popularised
Military History of the Revolution, extremely we'll
and jrdiciously written. NORTH american
'Ihe present work the Revolution and its
Heroes, is superior, both in extent and design, to
any that has heretofore come under our notice.
Inquirer.
"A well connected History of that eventfal Pc
Rod. "-Je&ger.
"Decidedly the best popular History Of the War
of the Revolution and its Heroes that has yet been
given to the untry."-Saturday Erening Post.
IsAGENTS WANTED to Canrass for the
obore elegant Work, IN euery County and Io,pn in
the United States, to whom the most liberal induce
ments will be offered. Price only 49,
Address (post paid) VIM A. LEARY,
No. 1853 North Second Street, Pu,LApE1 pz,,
may 2S-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-20
FOR LEASE OR RENT.

THE FARM, called "Springfeld,' lying
Il on the borders of Picawaxen and Cob
neck, at present occupied by Mr.. Thomas
Posey, will Rent or Lease TO good ten
ant for term of years. The situation Of
said Farm is very desirable. As it borders
Immediately on the Wecomoco river, fish,
oysters, and wId-fowl of every description.
can be taken a, pleasure IN their season. Il
has on it an Orchard of very superior fruit.
To good tenant the situation will be per-
manent and desirable. For terms, apply TO
the subscriber.
S[Also, FOR RENT, a HOUSE and
10 / at the Por, Tobacco Warehouse, late
Iy occupied by Capt. Robert Herbert.
.jy 1876. HENRY A. NEALE.