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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
PERSONAL.

The last Ludlow d" Genius Of Liberty" following the
example and impulse of the Liberty Gazette" de-
votes over two columns to a most violent personal
attack upon us, and not only upon u.s. but upon the
many self-sacrifcing men in different parts of the
State who haYe so generously contributed of their
time and money during the last four years. to give di-
recton and effect to the Liberty cause and more es-
peciay to those friends who co-operated last fall in
adopting the Congressional District Organization
The editors of the "Genius" are utter strangers per-
sonay, to us, and know not what has induced them
to this course.
Sensitive, as we are, to the gross injustice charged
upon us, we attribute it more to wrong information and
misapprehenaon of facts, than to any malicious de-
sign to cast reproOch upon us and many worther men,
We trust however that the authors Of that article will
live to and acknowledge the length and breadth oil
its gross injustice Suffice it now to say, that cue
~ material allegation brought against us and others, is
UNFOUNDED IN EVERY ESSENTIAL PARTICULAR, as we
shall endeavor to show at the proper time and place
until which time we forbesr further comments
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
The Wings and the Presidency

The Wing journals Of Vermont are at last making
moves upon the Presidential chessboard, in imitation
Of those papes in the Union which figure upon lar
ger SCALE These movements fortunately so varla-
Bile as to keep alive the hopes of all classes of wings
that their lvorte candidate will at last be successful
This management is designed to keep all FESTIVE ones
in the traces until the question is fairly decided by the
great pro-savery Sanhedrim in National Convention,
and then the magical cry will be sprung upon them
sacrifice all personal preferences for the success of
the great wing party,"-"jost this once" choose
the least of two evils" &c. &c
The WQtchman hoists at its mast head the name OF
John Mclean for President and argues in favor OF his
nomination. All very well; but even the Waterman
has no more expectation that such nomination will
be made, hanf it were morally impossible. But there
are many Vermont wings who will be quieted by tbi;
panacea until the dust and smoke Of the approaching
contest shall serve to blind their moral sense, and pre-
pare them to support candidate whom they would
look upon with adherence in their sober mcments,-
The Burlington Free Press huzzqs still Ioudcrlor lien
ry Clay This will do for the hgh-blooded whig arts
tocracy; but the mass of the wing party will neve
again. in our Judgment, be caught in the wake of thu
unucky fortunes of Henry Clay Another still, erie
out" Give us Zlchery Taylor" This is the mos
rational cry of all, for to this complexion do we beev
it will come at last. With Gen. Taylor, the wings CA
succeed and appears to be the aPha and ONE
ga of their desires. Nor do we believe the Watch
man or Free Press would hesitate one moment in Civ
ing him their support, should he receive the nomina
ton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

showing on the WA02, constant and very gratifying
increase Of the expectation. But, supposing it were
otherwise, the gentleman, like myself believe, is a
FREUD to the pro'3cUc system and il So he knows the
worth of the home mWket Mr.. Jefferson pointed it
nut long ago, aud showed how on account of the ga
wing of the cost Of transportation, and for divers other
good aud weighy reasons it better than the for
Ggn. And if part Of the sugar and coffee which useG
10 be sent abroad Is now consumed within the islands
which is the to large extent, in consequence Of
the negroes being now in condition to indulge in
snch luXureS, the decrease IN the amount exported is
little TO the purpose. And supposing that less Of
these commodities were raised the negroes being dis
posed to turn more Of their industry to other produc
tons-to raising yams, bananas pIanans pineapple.
anythlng-for the market or for their families, what
then? The better the farmer can suit himself with
his farming, the more rent will he be willing to pay;
and with the Of rents of course comes the increase
Of the value Of land and of the wealth Of the proprc
tors. Is it not SO? And is that failure, even in an
economical point Of view?
But SIR. Chairman, | am ashamed to argue the
question on snch basis. The future of West India
emancipation. Does the gentleman and | speak the
same language? Do | understand the gentlemen and
does he understand himself? Fdii,oe, when 100000
human chattels were quietly changed in day to mer
and women, endowed with the possession and care Of
their own bodies and souls, introduced 20 the relations
Of humanity, entitled to call their children their own
empowered to have husband and wife, brother and sis
ter, in some ineligible sense. This failure! Anl
mark the decisive practical contradiction given, ant
forever sealed, to all that had been said and no where
more loudly than in these Islands, of the danger o.
such proceeding. -Four hundred thousand negroes
in Jamaica to forty thousand whites, the whites woull
have been but muulhfnl for their vindIctve maw
vindctive passions had had sway. But not one act o
violence sullied that magnificent triumph of Christian
y and right; and from that day to this, peace anc
good order have prevailed, which would do honor t.
any civilized community, If that is a failure, wiI
some one tell me what would have been triuuphan
and glorious success? should be glad to be Inform
ed. The idea has not yet dawnet upon me.
(COncLudsd merit tceck
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
Maine~IIrr Example.

At the recent Annual State Convention of the Lib
erty Party in Maine zeal and spirit was manifested
which it would be well to emulate in Vermont. ATE
most excellent addresses from Henry Bibb and others
and the reading of the last annual report Of the Lber
ty Association, proposition made to raise $1,000
for the year ensuing. subscription was started b!
GEN Fessenden, and nearly FIVE hundred dollars pedg
ed on the spot with good assurance that the remain
der would be speedily raised. no doubts that on
cause will make rapid progress in that State during
the approaching campaign?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

ITII NIUINNT 7 TINU.
1t is strange what sectional feeling will accomplish
All the Sotnern members of Congress voted agans
an inquiry into case of kidnapping which, at h,me
they would have made themselves with resoute deter
minaton. The case is thus stated:
"Mr. Gddngs, Of Ohio, moved resolution of nqu
ry setting forth that a coIored man, long resident
TINS District servant at Mrs. Sprggs, where Mr. Gid
dlugs boards, where his wife is also servant. had al
agreement with his legal owner whereby he agreed tc
pay the later $500 for his freedom, which sum he hat
pald except 500 when on Saturday last, believe two
men came into the house, threw him down, bound him
gagged him, and carried him off to one Of the slave
traders prisons in the city, (by virtue Of sale Of biz
villain MASTER of courseb whence he has been shipped
to New Orleans for sale. Mr.. G. of course, asket
that the proper committee should inquire into The out
rage, and report suitable measures to guard against it
repetition. This wOs at once met by motion to In,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

WAYNsvILLE ILL, Jan. 20, l846.
FrienI Poland Sir will acknowledge the reg.
uar receipt Of your vaable paper clothed in the man
tie of equal rights; and coming as it does, from my
long loved and cherished home it would be impossible
to be contened without In regard olhe principles of
equal rights and liberty must say that have left the
Gland Of the brave the home of the free" in exchange
for one that is strongly tnctured with prejudice and
oppression. Those who have been convinced of the
Implicitly and wckedness of the system that has so
long cursed nation dare net speak out act, for
fear of mourning the dispIeasue of the popular rab
Bile. The law and preudlces Of the south part Of ILL.,,
is perfect submission to the slave power. But, sir
find that the spirit of enquiry is in the land the sem
timents of our Fathers appeal to the world, and to
Gods burning within their breastsand canno: long be
kept in silence by the hand Of oppression nor can the
subject be Disguised to divert the light of truth from
its work Of reform and salvation of the afflicted and
down-trodden of our race. Already is there much
anxiety and commotion in the contending elements,
for while the Southern atmosphere comes tai nted from
the sink Of darkness and oppression on my right hand
is the Standard of Liberty and Christianity, and while
am situated where two meet you will perceive
the proprety in my requesting you 10 continue to send
me the Freeman as sincerely do, to speak out when
| may not speak for myself
cry respectfully yours,
JOEL PHELPS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.

on the table, which was at first voted down-66 to 81
but on second trial, carried-4 TO s.. 50 Congress
the sole Legislature of the District voted that sGcf
outrage is not worth even an nqu ypul all regular
unexceDonabe, and according to the legal morality
Of the peculiar institution" hope this is not the
last we Shall hear of this atrocity'
Such violence would not be tolerated in Kentucky
The man who should attempt it would find himself il
the strong grasp Of The law. Why, then, hesitate tt
do iussce at Washington? is such acts as thes'
that rive new strength to Abononism, and increase
the number of Abotionists every where in tile tre'
States
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
LIBERTY STATE CONVENTION,

IN accordance with the suggestion of friends IN diff
erent sections Of the State and in obedience to firm
and daily deepening conviction that the wel-being and
prosperity Of the Liberty in this State the ensu-
ing year IMPERATIVELY DEMAND tht Mass
Convention of the early, tried and true friends Of
our cause, be holden may be, for the pur-
pose Of adopting new plans, pcnecng those alrea-
dy adopted and raising means, for the harmonious, en-
crgetic and successful dissemination Of our principles
throughout the State, the choice of a State Executive
Committee and the transaction of such other business
as usually comes before our Annual Meetings -notice
is hereby given that snch Convention will be holder
at ROCHESTER, on WEDNESDAY and THURS.
DAY, March LIST and 3D. commencing at 10 o'clock A
NJ. on Wednesday,
1t is earnestly desired th4t measures be inmcIatci,
taken in EACH TOWN to be represented in the ap
preaching Convention, the necessities of the
absolutely DEMAND that a general representation
should be had The location has been chosen will
reference to the accommodation of all sections O. tn
State and measures will be taken to render the Con
venton deeply interesting, well as beneficial to on
cause. JACOB SCOTT, Chm Er. Com.
Barre Feb IA, 1913
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

out of the District, where they will beiabe to be
sold Let families petition, Sunday schools petit
ton, social meetings petition, churches petition,
school districts petition, shops companies and
ships companies petition multiply the petitions,
as well as the signatures. The times, and the
condition Of parties favor such movement. Let
us faithfully try, and see if we cannot do one
thing at time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
CHEAPEST PAPER IN ERMONT,
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN for l9ls.
Price Reduced to One Dollar.

In consideration ofhe vital necessity of furnishing an out spok
en- ansavery journal people of this State that shall secure
geuy enlarged crcuNtion only among those who profess
to have esnused cause which shall reach the multitude
who have heretofore solely for want Of LoHr stood aoof from
this great work of Freedom and humanity we have entered INTO
an arrangement to furnish FREEMAN for 84s the unpar
alleled low price Of
pJ-ONE DOLLAR, CASH IN ADVANCE or ONE DOLLAR
AND FIFTY CENTS if payment be delayed three months
Old subscribers, in order avail themselves If thu reduced
Terms, will in all be required settle up all arrears to the
Isl of January, 1913.
Transportation otherwise than by mail invariably be set
tied by subscribers rag in the several towns.
The FREENAN will be its present large size, with
The essential Improvement and fixtures Compel nj
and permanent will also be secured in the editorial de
Jartncn correspondents obtained both domestic ant
,regn No pains expense will be- spared to render the Free
cien instrument in advancing the great work t. which
mainly devoted viz the redemption Of our land from thu
Of human slavery proper portion Of its columns vii
continue be devoted the promotion Of Agriculture soun
Morals Peace whatever promises to redcem elevate am
bless mankind
Montpelier, Dec. %, 1917
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
FOR THE FREEMAN.
Public Opinion
In The United States, in 1913.

III We UNlItu DIuItS, ~ IO4C'
To human laws Jchovah's will must yield,
Though Christ be slain upon our battlefield
Rid not the spod from the oppressors hand,
Till our great nabobs degn to give command.
Treat Abotionists as fools or knaves,
Fit to be buried in their martyrs graves
Talk loud Of FREEDOM; but put on The yoke
OF slavery, till, SOMEHOW, it is broke;
Thepresent HOW, let none presume to tell,
As they would ever hope in heav'n to dwell
God reigns above, our nabobs reigns below;
All this is right, Tor blessings overflow.
&. NJ
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

Prof Nader of Dorpat, is of opinion that the com
ct of 1864, may be looked for curing this month ant
February. Il
A friend informs us that. during the present year,
coal boats have been snagged on the same stump,
one of the bends on the Mississippi river. Each bo
was probably worth $1,000. Here in a retail way, b
single snag cost the community $4,000 in OF
year.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

THE REAsoN-1'he last Burlington Free Press, in
urging the claims of Henry Clay for the Presidency,
says &c He would have been elected in IA, but Tor
the most disgacefu frauds upon the elective fran
chse and the contemplate knavery Of Kane letters,
and of Polk, Dallas, and the tariff of AZ" Has it
the Liberty Party" that elected Polk, or was il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

o. We are most happy to learn that the Rev. Cy-
rus Prnde, who was seriously injured by the stage
accident in Bethel few days since is so far recovered
as to be able to set out on bis way home He spen
the night of Monday at this place, though we did moi
have the pleasure of seeing him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17

The National Era published in the city Of Wash
ngton even in the first year of its publication, is salt
to have larger circulation than the National Inteli
gencer and Union, combined.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
No Redress,

The members of the House of Representatives who
lately voted against any movement looking towards the
redress OF an outrage brought to their notice by Mr..
Gddings, will see by the following how their conduct
Is regarded by paper in Slave State!
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07
The Ohio CultiVatOr for 1913,

Published at Columbus, Ohio, ION The Isl
and the 18Th Of each month"; NJ. B..
BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor. Terms
81 per yearvjOur cpiesJor $3-payaJh in
ddUance.
The fourth volume of the Ohio Cullivator
will Jan LIST. 1913. This paper
has now become so well known that It is
scarcely necessary to speak of lis character,
or to allude to the Communications it has re-
ceived from the Public Press and other sour
ces. The editor is determined to spare no
pains on his part to sustain the reputation of
the work, and make each succeeding volume
more useful than the preceding one. Our
motto is "UPwARD AND ONWARD" and the
object of the "Cultivator" is not only to col
lect and disseminate valuable facts and in.
formation relating to particular agriculture;
but TO inspire Farmers with more lust con-
ceptions of the dignity of their profession;
to induce them to cultivate the mind as well
as the soil, and thus elevate themselves TO
that position which it is their duty and pri-
vilege to occupy as American Agriculturisis,
in this age of Progress and improvement.
With its very large list of contributors,
numbering over W hundred, most of them
practical farmers in the West, the pages of
The "CultlVaior' VIII contain the results of
Experience, as well as the teachings of Sci
ence; and being written or selected with spe-
cial reference to the climate, productions and
farming of Ohio, this paper will be found
more valuable than any other for the farmers
of this and the adjoining States. 1t will
contain the latest intelligence of the Markets
of this country and England; notices of the
weather and the crops; descriptions with En-
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The friends of improvement in Ohio and
adjoining States are requested to obtain and
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Remember that the price is only IS each,
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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07
Singing Mouse.

The Sept. number Of the Journal of the
Franklin Institute describes, in the following
MANNER, a natural curiosity, which had been
exhibited at the September meeting of the In
stitute
"a natural curiosity was next exhibited,
which excited considerable interest. This
was a singing mouse, which, though declining
on this occasion to perform in its best style,
yet gave sufficient proof that its musical pow
ers are wonderful for an animal Of its kind.
1t is a common domestic mouse, (Mus Nus
cuhIS,) and in appearance differs, in no ie-
markable particular, from other individuals of
its species.
1t was the musical talent of this little crea-
ture which led to its capture. A lady, who
keeps SOM canary birds in her room through
the day, but who is in the habit of having the
cages removed to another apartment for the
night, happened to hear, after retiring, a mu-
steal chipping in the room, apparently pro-
ceeding from under a bureau. Surprising
that one of her birds had escaped from its
cage and remained in the room, she attempt
ed to dislodge it from its supposed conceal
ment. No bird, however, made its appear
ance; but a mouse was startled from beneath
the bureau, and ran to another part of the
room, where it recommended its song. 1t
was caught and confined in a cage, which it
has now inhabited about six weeks, having
become quite tame, and evidently recognising
individuals, by showing more familiar regard
to its keeper than to strangers.
1t is seldom entirely silent, except when
sleeping, almost constantly emitting a low
chipping series of notes, resembling somewhat
the twitter produced by a nest of young birds.
AS the evening advances, its musical dispo-
sition is more fully developed, until, usually
towards midnight, its notes increase in pow
er, compass, and variety it then frequently
pours forth agush of melody, resembling the
song of a canary bird. but softer and less
shrlll than the notes of the feathered song
ster."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07

(for | knew him, and from him had this ac-
COUNT she clasped her hands with terror, and
exclaimed, Eternal Father, you know my
innocence, have mercy on mel She did not
cease to invoke that ecclesiastic, thinking she
saw God himself. 1t was long before she
could be convinced that she was not dead, so
strongly the idea of the punishment and death
had impressed her imagination. Nothing
could be more affecting or impressive than
this reclamation of an innocent soul, TO him
whom she considered as her Supreme Judge;
and without her endearing beauty, this sight
alone was sufficient TO interest strongly a man
Of sensibility and observation. What a pic
ture for a painter! What "A narrative for a
philosopher! What a lesson for a lawyer!
The case was not reheard, as was said in
the journal Of Paris. The servant recovered
from her fright and was restored to life, hav-
ing discovered a mortal in whom she had
adored, who made her transfer her prayers to
the only adorable Being. quilted that night
the house of the surgeon, who was doubly
uneasy on her account aud his own. She
went and concealed herself in a distant viii
lage, dreading 10 meet the judges, the guards,
and the shocking gallows, always present to
her imagination.
The horrible calumniator remained unpun-
ished, because his crimes, though manifested
to private witnesses, was not so in the sight
Of the magistrate and the laws.
The people were acquainted with this res
direction. They loaded the author of this
wicked deed with reproaches. But in this
Immense city, the crime was soon forgotten,
and the monster perhaps still breathes; at
least he has not suffered in this world the
punishment he deserves.-Pari Journal.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07
FoNoGRAFI AND FoNoTIPI.

WM. c. ALEXANDER would respectfully
announce TO the citizens of Northern Ohio
and Western Pennsylvania, that he intends
spending some time in teaching the above
sciences, and those wishing to obtain a cor
rect and practical knowledge Of them can.
obtain his services on the following terms.
He will visit any town and give a course
OF twelve lessons TO a class of any number
for $50 dollars and his board during the time
OF teaching. Or a course of FIVE lessons
(which will give a knowledge of the elemen-
'ary principles of the science and enable those
attending to complete the course without any
further assistance from a tsacher) will be-
given for $l5.
Teachers of academies and other i~nstitu-
tons of learning will find i, to their advan-
tage to have it introduced into their schools
as early as possible.
o. All communications addressed TO him
at Columbiana, COL, county, Ohio, will re
ceive prompt attention.
Columbiana, Sept, 4, 1917. en-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07

Fair hands the broken grain shall sift,
And knead its meal of gold.
Let vapid idlers loll in silk
Around their costly board,
Give us the bowl Of samp and milk
BY home-spun beauty poured.
Where'er the wide old kitchen hearth
Sends up its smoky curls,
Who will not thank the kindly earth,
And bless our corn-fed girls!
Then shame on all the proud and vain,
Whose folly laughs To- scorn
The blessing Of the Yankees grain,
His wealth Of golden corn.
Let earth withhold her goodly root,
Let mildew blight the rye,
Give to the worm the orchards fruit,
The wheat-feld to the fly
But let the good old crop adorn
The hills our fathers trod ;
Still let us for His golden corn
Send up our thanks TO God!
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-01-07

with the first number of the volume, a com
pleto index is furnished at the end Of the
year. Specimen numbers and a prospectus
will be forwarded TO all who desire them.
OF Now is the time to subscribe! Let
tiers with remittances may be sent by mail at
the risk and expense of the publisher.
Address, M. b. BATEHAM,
Columbus, Ohio.