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will venture to say, either do not spend the time
which they know to be required to do justice in
the matter or else do not charge as much as
they could earn, in the same time, by saving
wood, lest they bring about their ears the nest
Of town-meeting donlagogues with whose yigi
lance of the public purse they may happen to be
favored And the result Of all is, as few will
work long for nothing, partial, defective and
wholly inadequate system of town supervision.
And we would submit to those more capable Of
deciding than ourselves, whether the alteration
here suggested would not only lead to the rem
edy of the evil first named, which has probably
its main source here, but to that of many others
OF which we might complain in the working Of
our common school system
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

sShoLnlhg more nor less tnan
I'fde picture Of the state of things which is, aud
has been in existence from time immemorial.
Just such results as he points out have been pro.
duced by tariffs, and are passing before our eyes
like scene in panoramic view. "Foreign
articles must come here and compete" with
the home articles. They do come, have come,
and will come"
The reader will observe, that in the foregoing
extract, am represented as using the term Free
Trade twice. Replying, in the first instance,
A. H. B. speaks as if Free Trade had never ex-
isted in the second, as if it had always existed.
This was the ground upon which charged him
with Standardization. But perhaps he under
stood me to mean free trade in the first instance,
and the tariff system III the second. This how
ever, besides being improbable in itself, is not
elleged by A. H, B. in the defence which he has
made. He does insist however that the thing
contained in my supposition of free trade was
precisely the tariff system" How could it be
so? By free trade, I meant trade not subject
to tariff duties, and supposed that a. II. b.
meant the same, and that he would of course I'M
derstand me. My argument required a SUPPOSE
ton Of pure free trade. purposely excluded
tariff duties from it, and called the trade free
trade that all might know l meant, as A. H. B.
says" no kind of Tariff" His own representa-
ton Of my supposed case does not include tariff
duties. He makes it simply tSASo of trade
which Tariffs according to his view of them,
will not tolerate ia case in which the foreign
article superSeedes the home article, and TINS de-
feats the aim of rich men.
| am not solicitous TO sustain my charge, but
self-defence required me to show, that my error,
if | committed one, was owing to his singular
use of terms, or misconstruction of my language
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

LITTELL's LIVING AGE, for the 3lst of March.
of 1849, is received, and is all the welcomer
early"
We have kept along with this work from its
commencement, and think we know something
of the manner in which it has been conducted.
In the main, it is an excellent work, and we'll
carries out its original plan of embodying the
spirit, or best part Of the periodical press We
sometimes, indeed, have found in it, common
place, and even trashy articles; but not often;
while we are always pretty sure to find there all
the really novel and good which is afoat. 1t is
cheap work, for the amount of reading it af.
fords, being in fact, weekly magazine of near
ly The size of our three dollar monthlies, and at
the price of 5000 per annum.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

worn by the servants OF tRdpoleonSe
mixture Of green cloth and gold lace it is. 4
respectable looking man seated at table, asked
our names, and having verified them by list
he inscribed them in a book, and we were then
ushered into the saloon, where stood the Presi'
dent.
He is, in my opinion, rather a phlegmatic,
German looking man, with cold eye, and a
military look, not at all resembling the portraits
of his imperial Uncle He wore well-ftting
uniform, with the broad scarlet ribbon of the
"Legion of Honor thrown across his shoulder
as a scarf, and the glittering insignia on his
breast. To us, simple young men, he made a
formal bow, when we were introduced, and we
retreated as soon as possible, but he was quite
Hfable to some Americans, and has taken
great partiaiity to Mrs, W, of Phiadel-
phia.
Madame DemidOff did the .honors, and wore
diamonds to the value of-but wont write the
sum l have heard, for it might not be believed.
There was not very great display of female
beauty, but never saw such exquisite dresses.
Every lady was attired with an elegance that is
rarely seen at home, and yet no two were dress.
ed alike. The English were present in great
numbers, and looked the very picture Of robust
health.
Dancing and eating formed the principle fea-
lures Of the entertainment, and both were in
dulged in to great extent. Among other re-
heshments novel TO American, noticed hot
beef soup, which seemed to be great favorite
with the ladies. 1t is said to be very invigora.
ting, and free from headache for the next morn
ing-why not try it across the water?
There was prOfusion of Champagne and
Burgundy wines, but did not notice the slight
est intemperance, and in all theEgay and brilliant
crowd, there was not one who bore the marks of
fondness for Intoxicating drinks. Indeed the
French are temperate people, although every
one drinks more or less wine daily. 1t is sold
outside of the city gates for about five cents
quaIt
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1850
people of Missouri, if they could become ac-
quainted with his conduct, would scorn and
oathe him.
There was general understanding, before the
Senate adjourned, that the final adjournment
should take place tomorrow morning.
There was most important cabinet council
held last night the question of prescription was
formally considered; and after most interest
ing debate, the question was put and the decis-
ion was against prescription, by the following
vote:-
For proscription-Mr. Ewing and Mr. Cola
mer
Against 1.-THE President, Mr.. Meredith, Mr..
Crawford, Mr.. Preston and Mr.. Johnson.
Mr.. Clayton was unavodably absent; but
his views were considered with those of the ma
Ijority.
Mr.. Merideth made courteous, firm, manly
and determined stand against the views Of the
minority and the President himself declared he
would stand by his pledges.
Whether Mr.. Ewing or Mr.. Collamer will re-
main in the cabinet is to be seen. 1t Is thought
they will not resign.
Mr.. Fillmore is on their side, and is a warn
advocate for prescription; but the question IL
now settled.
We understand that bearer of dispatches t
Mr.. Bancroft, will go out in the next steamer
The Cabinet do not approve of Mr.. Labouchere'
bill.
It is said that Southern Wings do not like MI
Collamer as Postmaster General, and that he ma,
be transferred to foreign mission, and West
ern man from Kentucky or Tennessee, substitu
ted for the department
Mr. Ewing, to-day made each Of the clerk
in the Land Office write out patent for an act
tract in Monterey. His object was 10 test thei
capablty. 1t is said that there was so muc
trembling among the clerks that they did wors
than usual.
William Norris, who is just appointed to fl
Office in Philadelphia, has committee of friend
coming on, who have some sort of charges I
present against him.
All the public officers along the Canada
frontiers are to be instructed to keep aloof fro
the quarrels of the Canadians. The admin
tration is determined to preserve peace with a
nations, if possible.
, Colonel Webb had an interview with Of
, lack, yesterday, and looked much pleased a
forwards Look out for the New York collecto
SHIP
Ex-Governor Pennington's nomination f
I Governor of Minnesota was confirmed TODAY,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29
STATE OF VERMONT,
SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, !
MONTPELIER, MARCH %. 1913. {

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
MONTPELIER, MARCH %, 1913.
l, JAMES NC NJ. SKATER, Secretary o.
State of Vermont, hereby Certify and make
PROCLAMATION, that lave canvassed the votes
of the Freemen, cast on the first Tuesday Of
March, A. D. l49, in pursuance of law of this
State, approved November g. 1916, entitled "An
Act, relating to licensing Innkeepers and retail
ers," and that the result is as follows =
Votes for No License 23,816
License 1871
Minority for No License 12,445.
Of which all persons will take due notice.
In witness whereof, have hereun.
LIS. to set my hand and affixed the seal
of this Office
]. Nc M. SKATER.
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Too late in the Day,

A member in the Missouri Legislature intro
duced the following Resolution:
"That the thanks of the people of this State
are due to the Hon. David r. Atchison, for the
manly and unwavering course pursued by him
i'll regard to the all important question of Slave
ry by subscribing his name, solitary and alone,
TO the Address Of the Southern Delegates in
Congress to their constituents
But, on putting it to vote, it was reiected-4l
to 10. Other resolutions, accompanying the
one thanking Mr.. Atchlson,) declaring that tine
people of Missouri endorse Mr. Calhoun's Ad-
dress, shared the same fate.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

o. One ofour exchanges says, from accounts
published, the Inaugural Ball at Washington
must have been very splendid affair. We are
inclined to yield the point without argument ii
there is anything splendid in seeing sage con-
gressmen realng and staggering through the
Hall, in the company with Ladies. From the
description that we have seen of the "aliair," we
should be inclined TO alter or amend the phrase
ology little, and say it was the most splendid
bachanalian revel that was ever witnessed in the
Capital.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

The You've PEOPLES MIRROR, AND AMERI-
CAN FAMILY VISITOR, published in N. Y. city,
at so cts. per year, reaches us regularly.
IT is nearly as interesting as Peter Parey's
works, and is, in some respects, more useful !;
since it combines more variety by its plan Of
embracing both original and selected matter.
Had we the power of the King of Prussia, in
forcing useful knowledge upon the people, every
family in this Union, having children, should be
compelled to take this charming little periodical.
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3 : 3 3 8


W We wish to have it understood dislinctf,
by those who wish to discontinue the Freeman.
that no discontinuances will hereafter be made
until the arrearages are paid, which have accu-
mulated since the first of January, 1919, only at
the discretion of the Publishers. Whenever
any one, hereafter, shall send the significant
words, Stop my paper" without paying us up
arrcarage5-we shall continue to send the paper
until it is Paid-and forward our paper accompa-
MED by bill Of our dues.
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at the foundatloWSAA
rich men to support them Observe,
suit his purpose to quote the words in bfae
which form part Of the sentence, and are obvisa
ously necessary to express my meaning"
My purpose was brevity, and it truly did not
suit that purpose to quote the words in brackets.
thought the meaning quite clear without them,
and expected the reader would Of course under
stand it. How could he do otherwise? con-
slider A. II. BIS style to be iniuriously diffuse.
It would have more energy and sometimes more
clearness, if it had fewer words.
may add here that what A. II. B. calls my
third specification, has no existence Did con-
trovert the sentence partly quoted? think not,
Nv aim was to admit its truth, and then show
that the argument ruined itself by proving too
much.
My distinction between the value of thing
and its price seems not to be understood, though
thought it a plain distinction. According to
my notion, the ualtte of thing Il mean its essen
tai value, not its pecuniary value,) results from
its usefulness, or its tendency to benefit an in
dividual us community; its price is the SUN of
money for which it may be bought, The price
of medicine may be just one dollar, yet its
value may be such to an individual, that he
would sooner give hundred dollars than do
without it. A book may be of such value to a
person, that he will pay ten times its price rather
than not have it. But if he has more books Of
the kind than he has occasion to use the over.
plus will be to him mere wealth, equal to their
market prlce. When foreign article is abun.
dainty imported into the country, the American
labor which would produce that article loses it,
value, there being no use for it, and by conse
quence it will command no price.
My oversight in one instance in not observing
the distinction between Tariff and protection
regret probably more than A. II. B, does.
To charge writer with fatty contradictins
himself is offensive. II / have done this with
out grounds against A. H. B. let it pass 70
another proof of my weakness. The passag
on which l ground the charge is in the Freeman
of July, 6. / place it before the reader
"Again s. says, Free Tnde begins in on
country by grinding poor people, and ends i
another by turning them out of employ" NoV
will s inform us when. where, and under wha
circumstances free trade has been tried. l
not know that it has ever had trial in the Who'll
civilized world. If not, his opinion is merel
speculative. We need not conjure up phantom
to frighten children. II will he soon enougb
condemn free trade when it has been tried an
found guilty. When it has had as long trit
as the tariff policy has had, and found to wor
greater evils, it will be soon enough to cast
away.
By the term free trade hope to be unde
stood in its fullest sense. do not mean ha
tariff and half something else, but no -
tariff. ..
g hao e,,nnosaI.m
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

Hu~o.-Andreas Han and Barney O'Donnell
suffered the penalty of the law, Thursday, in
Troy. They were hung in the cupoa of the
Jail. There was great excitement in and about
the Jail. Hall was but twenty-four years of age,
but according to his confession, he was hard.
ened william, O'Donnell was about twenty
The way of the transgressor is hard.
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MONTPELIER:
NOTICE..

ALI Communications 10 the
Freeman, whether on business of til
paper, or for publication, should be address,
ed, postpaid, to the Editors,
Montpelier, Vt.
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Senate Committees.
o. THE WAY THEY DO IT AT THE sou

~ THE WAY THEY DO IT AT THE SOUTH.
When will the North stand up for her rights
From the following account it will be seen thai
the North has submitted with her usual tame.
ness to the dictation of the South
The Standing Committees of the Senate are
elected by that body, not appointed by its Presi
ding Officer. The mode in which it is done
may be inferred from the following report o
proceedings on the 9TH instant.
"Mr. Mangum rose, and said that according
- - the Senate, list of committees
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29

COLLECTOR OF NEW YoRK. WASHINGTON,
March lex Mayor Brady has beenappointed
Collector Of the Port of New York.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29
Things in Canada.

The Montreal Courier gives the following ac-
count of an attack upon Mr.. MACKENZIE by
Col. Prince, M. P. from Sandwich. Mr. M. was
brutally expelled from the library of the House
of Assembly by Col. P. but afterward brought
back by Hon. Mr.. Cameron, a Member Of tie
Canadian Ministry:
"a sort of scene took place in the library Of
the House of Assembly last evening Just after
the House met. The notorious William Lyon
Mackenzie, it is well known, has had impudence
to visit the House several times since his return
under the Amnesty Bill. Upon Col. Pierce
going into the room, he saw Mackenzie sitting
at the table reading, when the following scene
occurred:
"The Colonel accousted Inn by name, and
asked by whose permission he was there. Mac
kenzie hesitated to answer, but atterward said
he had been admitted by door-keeper. The
Colouel then declared he would not suffer his
feelings as a loyal subject to be insuted by the
presence Of such person in the library, and Or
dered him out. Mackenzie hesithedlAkout de-
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Explanations.

Mr. EDITeRs: Fl am not advancing again to
the combat on the question of Tariff and Free
Trade. have already written enough for my
patience, and perhaps too much for the readers.
But some explanations seem called for, which l
will offer.
A question has been raised relative to the
kind of Tariff, which advocated. From my
former articles it may be seen that commended
for protective Tariff in favor of free labor only.
like free trade generally, and would have an
unrestricted exchange between different coun-
tries of the peculiar productions of each, in such
manner as to promote the interests of all. But
think it for the interest of each country, as far
as it enjoys facilities, to do its own manu.
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explanations, Or SIMPLY Over-rldden, we KNOW
moi.
As to the policy Of the new Administration
it will doubtless be Wing. The Inaugural is in
definite, leaving everything to conjecture but no
Anu,Whig policy will find countenance IN IN an
Administration counselled by such men as Clay
Ton, Ewing, Collamer and Johnson.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-29
The Xix Family.

CHARLES REED, Secretary.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-12
A WESTERN WEBBING. ladx snoken of i

A WESTERN WEDDING-Ihe lady spoken of in
the following paragraph is very well known in this
city, ard an account of her marriage will therefore
not be undressing to our readers. letter from
Louisville referring to the recent wedding in Lou.
isville, between Mr. Lawrence, of Boston, and Miss
Ward, the belle of Kentucky, says:
This was the first time that had eyer seen a.
Western ball, wedding, or soiree The array of
beauty was certainly magnificent, and, 1 must own,
equaed, If not excelled, any thing of the kind /
ever witnessed. The house itself Is a connections
looking affair, but is furnished in style that would
do credit to any New York upholsterer Three draw
ing rooms were brilliantly Illuminated, in the rear
of which was conservatory, adorned with the
exotics on the left an ante ROOM or rather
picture room, in which noticed an excellent por-
trait of President Taylor, (Ar. w. is himself how
ever, great democrat.) In this room were tables
supplied with all manner of wines and liquors, at
The shrine of which the big men of Kentucky, and
the more juvenile portion of sthe crowd paid par
tlcular and repeated homage. had the pleasure
OF witnessing the ceremony. The groom and bride
appeared very pale and deeply sensible of the
solemnities of the occasion. The dress was in good
taste, and at me same time expansive; the costume
of the bride alone cost 5000. Eight beautiful
women. the beauties and bellies of Mississippi and
kentucky, together with an equal number of gentle.
men, supported the happy couple The upper room
eclpsed everv thing in the way of arrangements,
(of course. have no reference to the beauty Of
Kentucky's fair daughters, for what could excel
that p pyramid was in the centre of the room;
this massive pile supported by twenty-five
cherubms; and heard a young man, no doubt an
unsuccessful suor, remark, that they were emble
NAUTICAL of the years that the bride had passed. but
l do MT believe it of course. Upon the top of all,
beautiful vase poured forth clouds of perfumed in
cense such no doubt had been offered before the
throne of the BELLE by the crowds of her beaux
and admirers during the last eight summers"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-12

TOBACCO.-Nohing of Importance DONE LOT of 4
hhds. Select A sold at &c.
SUGAR AND MoLASSES-Sugar was in good de-
mand and about 500 hhds were disposed of at full rates.
say 3c for Fair Moasses rather higher and 800 bbIs
sold mostly at l994f02oiSc. o gallon.
FLOUk-As the receipts continue light and is posi-
ole that the navigation of the Western may be inter-
Tuped by ice the Flour market still the advance and
1000 bbs were sold follows 400 bbs Ohio 600 and 1000
at "a TO- sO DO Extra at "a s. 100 do and 500 bb st.
Louis at "a 20, and 300 bbs. Illinois at s. o Dbl.
GRAiN.-Piceso of Corn have advanced owing to the
reduced stock and 1000 sacks taken including $50
sacks by auction al 49, 1890 do in at 45 and A. 92 do
White at 49, 1000 do White and Yellow in and part
delivered 49. aud SIS do Prime Yellow &c. bushel
Kln-dned Corn Meal sold at 90 so.
PROViSIONS-Higher prices paid for Pork the
sales being e4 bb. Mess (and 1888 do. Wednesday,
al $l2 30 do at Gil 75 and 100 do old Prime at Bacon
is also her improving and noticed sales of 1903 casks
Clear (bissour) Sides at "A, CT do at Az and 40 boxes
Long Mddes at &C. h.. OF Lard 20 bbls No sold at
&C., and AGO kegs at a rate not reported.
MACKEREL.-l30 bbls. Nova Scotia Mackerel sold on
the Lsyee at 81 IS for No. l. IS I2 for No and 90 %
for No 8.
GUNNY BAGs-saes of 278 bales (ss 500 bags) new at
l01sc. each.
RlCE-A sale Of so casks Carolina on the Ievee at BIC
LlME.-A cargo of $50 casks Thomaston Just arrived,
brought Soc. y cssk.
WfilSKY.-sales of $50 bbls Recied at &c., % gallon
advance
FRElGHTS.-The principal Freight engagements were
bark for New York at &c. for Polk and Lard and three
British ships for Liverpool 716d. for Cotton and Id
for Corn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-12

TAYLoRs CABINEr.-To crafty very natural
curiosity of our readers, we copy the following
paragraphs relating to Gen. Taylor's cabinet The
Washington correspondent of Charleston Courier
under date of 2Sth December, says: Our most ex-
perenced politicians here loss to know what
will be Gen. Taylors course of policy, or who will
compose his cabinet. Several distinguished Taylor
Senators profess their entire ignorance of what rs
to BE- This is sufficient to show that Gen. Taylor
keeps his own counsels but there is letter here
from Gen. Taylor himself, written within month.
wherein he says that he will not select but one
member of his cabinet until after his Inauguration.
1t is presumed though Gen. Taylor does not say so,
that the member referred to will be Mr.. Crit
tenden if he will consent to serve. But there is a
doubt as to that, for Mr. Crttenden is under sort
of pledge not to take office under the Govern
ment during the term for which he was elected
Governor. There is also letter here from Gen.
TAYLOR to Northern representative, received only
day or two since, in which he says he will not re-
move incmbents from Office on mere political
grounds. He will not make party the test, but
fidelity and competency"
The Washington correspondent of the Charleston
Mercury, writes, under date of Dec %: $ There
is trouble brewing here for the wing party, in refer
ence to the appointment of cabinet sfficers, unless
wiser counsels prevail than now in the ascen-
dant in some of the coteries and cliques of which
it consists"