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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13
forrtan Mus.
D ieried FIR nth News.
THE AMERICAN MINISTER

Mr. Rush, our Minister in Paris with a
promptitude honorable to the country he repre-
sents, was the first to recognise the Provisional
Government. For this act he deserves and we
hope will receive, praise from the President.
His speech is thus reported
"GENTLEMEN: As the representative of the
United States, and charged with the care of the
rights and interests of my country and my fellow
citizens residing in France, and being at too
great distance to await instructions from nv
Government, seize the earliest opportunity of
offering congratulations, persuaded thYt my
Government will approve the step in which
have taken the initiative | cannot omit to re-
mind you of the alliance and friendship which
have so long existed between France and the
United States, | am certain that loud and uni
yersaI expressions of hope arise in my country
for the prosperity, happiness, and Gmry Of FIR nee
under the institution now inaugurte in con-
formi'y with the will of the nation.
Americans have an aren't hope that, under
the wisdom Of France. these institutions will
have results Of which the magnanimous conduct
of her people in late events affords presage. Un-
der similar institutions, the United States have
enjoyed seventy years of increasing prosperity,
with Government of stability; and if the Union
gives to others the choice of government without
interference, it naturally feels grltlied in seeing
another nation, under similar institutions, as.
Stunning to themselves the benefits Of social order
and public liberty. Permit me to employ the
words Washington, the great founder of our Re
public, used on similar occasions aud terminate
this by adding my congratulations, and the earn
est hope that the friendship of the two Republics
may be co-extensive with duration"
IN Arago replied to Mr. Rush. He was de-
lighted to re-echo the words + Washington, and
hoped that lasting friendship would spring up
between the two Republics"
IN. Dupont de PEure, addressing the Minis
ter, said; Sir, in offering my hand, / assure you
that the French people tender the hand of friend
ship to Americans
"When they Quilted the Hotel de Vile, the
guard presented arms, and cries of .ong live the
Republic of the United States saIuted the Min
istern
AMERICAN CITIZENS
On the 9th March, deputation Of American
citizens to the number of two hundred and eighty
marched to the Hotel de Vile, bearing the Amer.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
10 all in Vermont who Sympalhise with
AND PRAY FOR THE OPPRESSED.
NUMBER THREE.
MAKAwAo, East Main,
Sandwich Islands. June q, 1917.

MAkAwAo, East Main,
Sandwich Islands, June %, 1647.
Ny Dear Friends =
Green Mountain State What emotions swell my
bosom on hearing and seeing this appellaton, and
thinking of the strip of land bearing this name. You
need not be told that most men feel tender and
strong attachment to the land of their childhood and
youth In Vermont spent nearly one half Of my
life, and that half too when Impressions are most deep
y made. May not be excused for saying that think
of your State with affecting interest? So trust the
recolections of your lofty mountains, pleasant hills
and fruitful vaeysreca the idea Of home most vivid
y. 1t is my prayer to God that those hills may be
covered, and those valleys filled with an intelligent
libelty-lovlng, pous, happy people, Blessed be God
for every item of good which reaches respecting
you. am thankful that the friends of Liberty among
you are indeed and in truth consistent advocates of
human rights that the number of those is increasing
who are neither lfll ashamed to carry their prin-
cipcs to the ballot box Do not, bes9ech you, be
driven from this ground | see not how any man can
be regarded as Ant-Slayery, Or how any one can so
regard himself, who will unite with the enemies OF
box While then do geraty rejoice that there are
so many in Vermont who take consistent; ground in re-
ation to an evil Of so hateful character and crushing
weight as slavery connot restrain my astonlshment
on hearing that there are so many among you who
still refuse to aid in the blessed work of DESTROYING ar
evil second to none in the long dark catalogue of ma
tional sins behind none in its malignty to God aut
man and unequllcd in the proyocation it gives c
the Ruler Of the nations, to pour upon your country
the Walls of His wrath. Can it be, have asked my
self thousand times, can it be that the yeoaanry
Vermont that the farmers ana mechlncs the intelli
gent aborous, liberty loving freemen of my own dea
State are Indifferent on the question of the freedom
more than three millions Of unhappy slaves in the YER
midst of you? Can it be? Must it be so2 Hoo
con you meet them at the bar of God Awake the
beseech you, to the Claims of your enslaycd bret
rem Especially do beseech you to awake, who profes
to love the Lord Jesus Christ, the gracious Redeeme
who came to break every yoke, and to fill the worl
with the blessings Of freedom and happiness. Com
up to the help Of the Lord against the mighty. Coul
| travel as should love to do, through the length an
breadth of the State, how earnestly would bescec
all to whom might gain access to remember them
bonds as bound with them to labor and pray till ever
chain be broken, and every captive become the free
man of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Brethren, the grace of the Lord Jesus be with 20
| all-Amcn.
Your affcc brother.
j. S. GREEN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

out to place near where am now writing, when a
surgeon dressed his wounds, and placed it in a box
prepared to keep it strait and still When his master
arrived he was so enraged at seeing him. that he
stamped on the poor mans face where he lying,
IN most shocking manner. My informant a wit
ness, and is respectable man. So many of these
poor wreched fugltives have been shot and wounded,
that others hive become alarmed, that they have
come out and returned to their former masters Que
ry the slaves are happy in their present condition.
would they prefer a residence in the Dismal Swamp
to It?-COr ZiOl's Rerad.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

DAILY FREE Passive are pleased to find our
selves the regular recipients of this second daily pa
per from Burlington 1t is of good size, and well
filled with photographic Dispatches" selections, &C.
which with the fun thrown into it by Mr. Clarke, rem
ders it quite interesting Burlington now boasts Of
two Daily papers mot "daeys,') both of which we
are happy to commend. The editors are close chaps
and we anticipate occasion for side-slaking. a,
the pending political contest wakes hot. Go aheat
Gentlemen!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

QF@"The house, barn and haystack of Mr.. Gallup,
in Poquonnock, near Stonington, VT was burned in
the night and child six years old persisted in the
flames; another child was badly burned."-BostOn
ChronOhpe.
Where is Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Dom know exactly, but guess it's bounded north by
Poquonnock, east by Stonngton, south by Pico Pond
and westby-weSt by-wel, say the bridge at Rouse's
Points, that correct, General?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.

Mn. HouaHToN THE VOCALIST. We are greatly
panied to learn that William H, IIoughon, the cele
brated vocalist and Pianist died Of consumption, at
Charleston, S. c., on the 10Th of March last. We
knew Mr. Houghton quite well, and never have we
been favored with the short acquaintance of any one
which we remember with more pleasure than we do
that we formed with him. His remains are brought
to Brateboro' (his native place. for interment which
takes place on the 18th inst.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

"HoME TRUTHS FOR HOME CONSUMPTION" More
of it received in "Fowler's chronological Journal,
for April. We think we speak safely when we pro-
nounce this work one of the cheapest oxtant: not
cheap because worhess but because value is received
in exchange for the money paid for it. We know
of no cor the result of so much mental labor which
is afforded at so moderate rate. This Fowler is a
genius, and will get your attention, only give him
chance.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

What more appropriate time to impress the infinite
folly, the horror and guilt of war upon the pubic
mind, than when the battlecry is ringing through the
land-when our fathers, husbands brothers and sons
are mustered for the sacrifice like sheep for the saug-
ter when
"Mufiled drums are beating
Funeral marches to the grave"
of those beloved ones who have gone out from among
u.s. to meet their untimely fate upon the field of saugh-
ter when the groans of the dying, and the sghs and
anguish Of widows and orphans borne to our ears
upon every breeze; when heavy hand Is laid upon
the public treasury, and upon the arm of industrious
labor and national debt formed that shall hang like
an incubus upon the necks of generations yet unborn?
If the heart and mind of the people s impervlous to all
these considerations when wildly passing before us,
how can expect to obtain for them proper appre-
citation in the calm hour of peace?
We have more thoughts upon this subject, but must
defer them until some future time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

GA list of appointments was sent us last week
for lectures in the vicinity of Woodstock, by Andrew
Jackson, but not in time to secure an insertion.
MrJackson is fugitive from slavery in Kentucky and
is highly interesting speaker, and faithful expo
nent of the atrocious wrongs which slavery inAicts
He closes his labors at Woodstock to-day, and may
be had at other places if application is made to him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

EwBANKs HYDRAULIcs. Part vi received-not
inferior in point of interest to those which have pre-
ceded it We apprehend that the whole of this work
taken together, when it shall have appeared will be
work ef great interest and real worth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13
AMERICAN CITIZENS.

On the 9th March, deputation Of American
citizens to the number of two hundred and eighty
marched to the Hotel de Vile, bearing the Amer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13

9vB PALMER 20 sates,reet Boston, our Agent to re-
celye subscriptions and advertisements.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
CHARLorrEsvILLE, July Is, 1S48.
TO the Editor ofMe S,m.nton !speeto,or:

TO the Editor Of the Stanton Spectator:
SIR: A friend has called my attention to an ed
itorial statement in your paper, to the effect that
in my speech in Staunton at your June Court sta
ted that Seen 4aylor's march from Corpus Chris
Ii to the Rio Crande caused the war with Mexico. -
presume you did not hear what did say, but
depended upon the misrepresentation of some one
else or You would not have hazarded such state
ment. | certainly never made such statement,
either in Stanton or elsewhere. What did say
was, in substance, that If JVhig argument ,ccre
true, then Gen. Taylor must be regarded as the
author Of the war; for that the Wings had uniform
ly maintained that the movement from Corpus
Christi TO the Rio Grande had caused the war (tho'
did not believe IL myself and that, inasmuch as
Taylor had advised that march, he was, upon their
own showing, the author of the Mexican war
This repeat, is what did say, and must ask
the publication of this note, as correction Of the
mistake into which you, OF your informant, have
fallen.
Your correspondent, Trough and Ready" seeks
to make the impression that | avoided discussion
with the Wings on the same occasion. refer you
and him TO Col. ID. w. Patterson, Col. Baylor,
Capt Abney, l.. l.. Stevenson, Esq, aud indeed
TO all the Democrats with whom conversed on
the morning Of that day, to whom stated that
was entirely willing to divide the time equally with
the Whigs-throwing up ''heads and ,ails' for the
start 1t was at first said that they (the Whigs)
were anxious to participate, and afterwards, that
they had declined This arrangement not having
been made, certainly did not aspect, or erpect,
an dn'6tscade reply, or tco months afterwards,
tohcn could not be present
Very Respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
SHELTON +. LEAKE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
i RIDAY, y Ut
Court Present.

John Quincy .4dams and General Taylo-A
correspondent of the Salem Gazette writes as
follows concerning the opinion of ex-President
Adams, respecting the proposed nomination of Gen.
Taylor:
An effort seems to be making, by the 'Free
SoI' leaders, TO give the impression to the public
mind that the late John Q. Adams fully approved
and co operated in the course they are now pursu-
ing In confirmation of this, we find the son oil
Mr.. Adams leading the van in the enterprise. We
happen TO know, upon authority that cannot be
questioned, that Mr.. Adams was Of opinion that
Gen. Taylor was the only man who could be sup.
ported by the Wings for the Presidency with a
probable chance Of cess,-and, all things con.
sidered, was the best man for the office If any
one questions this assertion, we have it in form
that will remove all cavl, and will in due time
lay it before the public. In the mean time, we ask
our friends to consider whether it is their duty tc
follow their anti-slayery notions to the extreme
when so intelligent and ardent opponent of slavery
as Mr.. Adams was Of the opinion that "to promote
The election Of Gen. Taylor, tUas The best means o.
preventing The extension Of slavery, and continue
lion Of the rarages Of toar."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

u In another part of this paper will be found a
letter from Mr.. LEAKE, in which it will be seen
that we were mistaken, as we have before intma-
led might be the case, in saying that he believed
the march of our troops to the Rio Grande was the
cause OF the war with Mexico. Mr.. L.. however,
re asserts that the order given TO our army to take
up It's position on the Rio Grande was in conse-
quence Of the advice Of Gen. Taylor. This, we
think, is fully disproved by the correspondence
between Gen. I. and the War Department, pub
llshed by us few weeks since, and engrafied in
the cultural article to which MIR. L. alludes The
testimony there presented may probably have es-
capped his notice, or it may be that he considers
a Misrepresentation Of Gen Taylor matter of lit
tie moment.
The Address Of Mr.. Leake was delivered on the
10th ultlmo, and the communication Of "Rough
and Ready appeared in the Spectator Of July s.,
which was as early as it could have appeared in
IFS columns. We did not understand our cores
pendent as seeking TO make the impression that
Mr. l.. avoided discussion with his opponents, the
Wings, for in the out-start he says it would
have been intrusive on the part of any wing to
have entered into discussion, as the meeting had
been called together for the purpose Of ratifyinr
the nominations Of the Baltimore Convention SO
much for Mr.. Loake'S very important letter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Mr.. Wise's Opinion Of Gen. Cass-Ia order to
show how circumstances" sometimes change
mems opinions, we are induced to extract the fol-
lowing from Document No. 1874, of the House Of
Representatives, I'd session, oath Congress, in
which the reader will see what was then the opin-
ion of Mr.. Henry a. Wise, respecting Gen. Lew
IS CAss, no,c the nominee Of portion of the SO
styled Democratic party" for the high office Of
President of the United States. The documen.
relates to an inquiry into the administration of the
Executive Department-.4lcr.G az.
Mr.. Wise, being under oath, testified as follows
81 believe that LEWIS CASS, Secretary of
War, was engaged in specializing in the public
lands while Secretary of War; that he made exor-
bltant allowances to avorites paid one for services
never performed; another, after he had full know
ledge that the favorite had forged his signature
permitted commissions under him to be ante dated ;
and has ordered treasury warrant 10 be paid to
the assignee of disbursing officer who gambled it
away, after 1t had been protested by deposit bank
and was countermanded by the Secretary Of the
Treasury and to have been guilty of several other
acts Of violation of duty"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR,
OF LOUISIANA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLARD FILLMORE,
OF NEW YORK.

The following is 4 complete list of the Wing
lectoral Ticket Of Virginia:
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
|. JOHN j. JONES, Isle of Wight.
2. GEORGE w. Boiling. Petersburg.
3. HENRY p. IRVING, Cumberland.
q. JOSEPH K. Irving, Lynchburg.
3. WILLIAM MARTIN, Franklin
.. ALEXANDER RlvEs, Alhemarle.
Z. RopERT f.. ScoTr, Fauquier.
9. HENRY t. GARNETT, Westmoreland.
9. JOHN A. MEREDITH. Richmond city.
10. ROBERT SAUNDERS, Williamsburg.
III. ANDREW HuNTER. Jefferson.
IL. ALEXANDER III. III. STUART, Augusta.
-. SAMUEL Med. MooRE, Rockbridge.
Ia. CoNNALLy F. TRIGG, Washington.
10. GEORGE w. SUMMERS. Kanawha.
Ito. GIDEON ID. CAMDEN, Harrison.
Ia. francis III. PIERpoNT, Marion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
WING RATIFICATION MEETING

On Monday the 24th, tho Wings Of Augusta
assembled TO ratify the nominations Of the Wing
National Convention. Although but short notice
OF the meeting had been given, there was large
and enthusiastic assemblage of the friends of rAY-
LoR and FILLMORE. On the motion of Little
ton Waddell, esq., the meeting was called 10 order.
ana me following officers We're appointed Col.
JAMES CRAWFORD, President; SAMUEL
tiARNsBERoER, JOHN MCCUE, JAMES WALKER.
JOHN NJ. McCUE, Vice Presidents; and HucH
W.. SHErFEY, Secretary.
1he meeting heing informed that two Of the
gentlemen who had been invited TO speak to the
people were in town, Littleton Waddell, John ID.
lmboden and John McCue. esqrs, Were appointed
Committee to wait upon ANDREw HuHTER aud
OLIVER L. BALDWIN, esqrs., and request them TO
ADDRESS the meeting. In short time Messrs
iiun'er and Baldwin appeared, and in succession
delivered addresses which riveted the attention of
'heir hearers and ELECTED oft repeated and enthus
as'ic applause, for nearly four hours, from tho
crowded audience.
aiter the addresses were concluded, on the mo-
ton OF John n. Hendren the following Resolutions
were adopted by reclamation:
lst. Resolved, That the Wings of Augusta are
deeply convinced that thorough aud radical
change In the administration of the General Co
yernment is essential not only to the prosperity of
the Country, but to the preservation of our Con
stutional liberties
z Resolved, That from the abundant proofs that
exist OF the high character and sound Wing prn-
ciples of Gen. u. TAYLOR and the Hon. MIL
LARD FILLMORE, they believe that the de-
sired change would be effected by their elevation
10 the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the Uni
ted States.
8. Resolved, therefore. that laying aside all per-
sonal preferences they heartily approve and raify
the nominations made by the late Wing National
Convention at Philadelphia, and that in the spirit
OF the sentiment, "the union of the Wings for the
sake of the Union," they pledge to them their I'M
divided and jealous support
On the motion Of John ID. Imboden esq.,, it was
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this meet
ing be rendered to Andrew Hunter and Oliver p
Baldwin, esqrs., for the qualification and ins,ruc-
ton derived from their Grcble and eloquent ud-
dresses.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JAMES CRAWFORD, Pres't.
HuGH w. SHEFFEY, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
LIFE THE SIXTH.

Five different lives of Gen. Cass have already
been brought 10 the notice of the public. through
our columns. This extraordinary number we
thought good fortune enough for one mortal but
me worthy General seems to be the especial favor
lite of fate in the number as well as the ,nriet,, n
his lives, for we have Just met with sirh Tbia
last; good sized pamphlet. printed in this city. is
IN the German language, which being a sealed book
TO us, we cannot say what ficions it contains but
II the following passage Qor translation of which
we are indebted to a German gentleuan) may be
taken as sample, it is not behind its English bro
therhood in the work Of deception The passage
is taken from page II Of the pamphlet
"The result Of the election Of 1914 is well
known. Mr.. Polk received the votes of MI he
States except one. The victory of the Democratic
party was TO The greatest extent Tie wors of Gen
Cass.-.Nm. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

MT Clayton paid his respects to Vice President
Dailas In his speech the other day, and conured
the ghost OF the United States Bank for his enter
'a'ninent. "Whlle the old Bank was in exist
ence, said he, 81 supported it, and advocated with
you, MIR. President, It's re-charter Bv Won, voto
and mine, and the votes of others, the bill rechar
'eFing 1t passed through Congress 1t was vetoed
and l., with You, voted against the veto and srroye
10 re-charteT 1t nevertheless But we failed-the
BANK went down, and now, Sir, am against dis
turoing It," Mr. Vice President looked considera-
oly Dlue, and his little twinhling black eyes were
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Mr.. Wilmot, of Proviso notoriey, has declared
himself in favor of Mr.. Van Buren, for the Presi
Sd!ency In letter of his dated June 30. and pub
iished In the Emira IN. W Gazette, he announ-
ces his purpose, and adds:
MY motto is, fight to the last on this grea,
question. expect Polk will buy up enough in
congress TO pass what they intend to call a " Com
promise TO give slavery abou, half or two-thirds
OF the acquired territory. intend to rive them
no'ice that will introduce bill to "reDeaI, anv
such act and so far from producing quiet, it will
be but the commencement of agitation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
COURT OF APPEALS.

Alta Court of Appeals held at the Courthouse
of Greenbrier County, in Lewisburg, on the llth
day of July, 1913: present
Judge francis T. BROOKE,
JOHN J. ALLEN,
BRIscoE G. BALDWIN,
WILLIAM DANIEL
Alexander Crawford VS.. Royal Parish g. Co.
upon writ, of supersedeas to a judgment of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for
Augusta county. Submitted on the transcript Of
the record, and time taken to consider
WEDNESDAY, July IL, 1913.
Court Present.
John p. McCutcheon, Sam'l Kerr, Jacob Beard
George Baylor and John Trimble, executors of
George Baylor, decd, VS.. Jacob Holtz Upon an
appeal from decree of the Circuit Superior Court
of Augusta Case docketed.
FRIDAY, July Id, lS4S.
Court Present.
Sam' Black VS.. Shelton S. Abney, executor O!
John 5. Black. decd. Upon an appeal from the
Judgment Of the Circuit Superior Court of Augusta
This case was argued Ohree days. by A. Ii. H.
Stuart and Niche for appellant, and Baldwin for
the appellee.
John McKemey VS.. Sam' Wilson. Upon an
appeal from decree of the Circuit Superior Court
OF Augusta. Decree affirmed. -Leaoisblvg Chnoni-
Gle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

oLD JAmEsTowS.-It is said by writer in the
Richmond Wing, that the ancient town Of James
town, is now almost entirely submerged by the
washngs of the James river. He says at the rate
the water for several years has been washing, the
whole place will in few years be overfowed by
the river.