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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
Maple Sugar.

Farmers who have maple trees should
be prepared for making sugar, as warm
days, producing a good flow of sap, are
common the latter part of winter and early
in spring. Success in this business de-
ponds very much on being well prepared,
and managing everything with the greatest
economy, and in the best manner, The
following judicious remarks are from G.
Butler, Clinton, N. y, in the Albany Gull
tiVator:
az do not intend here to speak of the
best way of producing this article in its
purity. That has often been done through
your columns by those better qualified than
myself The object is, to induce those
having the means, to nuke it. Many farm
ers, having abundance of the sugar maple,
object to engaging in this business, alledg-
ing that the sale of the fuel necessary for
its manufacture would purchase an equal
amount of sugar ready made. am quite
certain that my own experience, for a series
Of years, has resulted in different concIu-
sion. Take the last season Tor an example.
About forty barrels of sap were boiled, con-
sunning nearly three cords of refuse wood.
chiefly bass and hemlock, and producing
about eighty pounds of sugar and sixteen
gallons Of molasses. Estimating the sugar
at ten cents pound, and the Inolasses at
fifty cents gallon,-and the sales we're all
made at higher rate,-the amount is six.
teen dollars. The wood used could hardly
have been sold for three dollars. Nv appa-
ratuS for boiling is not the most economical
being caldron set in brick, in connection
with five pail kettle, with a spiral Aue
around the whole. A Jorge sheet-iron pan
is said to be far preferable, by exposing
much lager surface to the fire, by which
the evaporatlng process is greatly expedited.
A small building, contiguous to my dwell
dng, contains my boiling apparatus, and
parts Of logs too knotty or tough to be re-
'duced for the stove, all gathered in the pre-
vIous season, so that when sugar time comes
halfthe fire may not be required to fry away
the sap outside the kettles. A one-horse
power is used for gathering, and when the
rum over, the buckets, &c, are care
tnlIy slowed away in an upper loft, ready
Tor the bush again on the return of spring.
1t has been recommended to plug the trees,
TO facilitate the healing process. have
tried it one or two years, and the effect was
evidently bad, and long since abandoned
it. But not TO protract these remarks; let
those who'have' not yet drawn any portion
of their sugar from the maple, be assured
that this homemade luxuryis not less street.
albeit there may be less sWsat in the manu-
facture Of it, than in the more common pro-
duct Of the cane"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
Voice from the South,

On the 18th instant Mr.. Buckner, member of
Congress from Kentucky, made speech in the !
House against the extension of slavery, and in 8
distinct approval Of the application Of the Will
mot Proviso to New Mexico and California. 1t
was the first southern speech in the House ex-
pressly on the right side of the question, and no
man could have desired better one-calm, SOL
id, earnest and fortified at every point by au-
thorities that rendered it unanswerable. Mr..
Buckner quoted numerous Judicial decisions,
not only ofthe Federal Courts up to tho highest,
but also of the Courts of the slavehoding States,
Louisiana and Mississippi inclusive, forming an
unbroken chain of legal confirmation of the prin-
ciple that freedom is the universal law, slavery
the casual and local exception, and that slavery
can never exist except by virtue of positive
Municipal Law, and not one inch farther than
such law has jurisdiction.
There will be more such speeches from south
en members ere long, if the Free Democracy
will be true to themselves.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
What shall We see next.

We have before us the letter Of Henry Clay
upon the great and important subject of eman-
cipaton, in which he takes decided ground in
favor of abolishng Slavery. When it is known
that men who have declared /" that two hundred
years of legislation have sanctioned and sancti-
fled negro Slaves as property" we say what may
we not expect with regard to the ultimate sue
cess of the cause of human freedom in its lar
gest sense. Who is so blind to the progress of
anti slavery sentiment in the North and the
South as to ask, what do you expect to accom-
plish? We have expected, and we are not with
out hope that Senator Benton will come in for
his share of the renown that must and lviU fall
upon all the eminent men who participate in the
removal of Slavery, and thereby the reproach
that now rests upon us. We have not time nor
room for extended remarks in this number but
we consider the position taken by Mr. Clay so
important that we shall publish his letter in our
next. .
There is one sentiment, however, that is too
good to be passed over until another week, we
quote it for the purpose of encouraging the faint
hearted in our ranks, If any such we have. He
says; Kentucky enjoys high respect and hon.
orable consideration throughout the Union and
throughout the civilized world but, in my hum.
BILE opinion, no title which she has to the esteem
and admiration of mankind, no deeds Of her for
mer glory, would equal, IN greatness and grad
eur, that Of being the pioneer State in removing
from her soil every trace of human Slavery I"
Our inference is, that so far as individuals are
concerned in this noble work, that the above re-
marks will apply to them with equal force, not
outstanding the sneers that have been hereto
fore heaped upon them.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

way to test the difference; try for course of
years. on the same kind of land, under equal cir
cumstances. When large stock of cattle is
kept and there is no barn cellar, and bedding
cannot be easily had, mud, &C., must supply the
place; yet think it always under disadvanta-
geous circumstances. When land is prepared,
in the method above described, use ashes, or
ashes and plaster mixed, in the hill, for the crops
as start, until the roots reach the manure; soil,
a gravelly loan. When ashes and plaster will
not do, other compositions may be used to be
put in with the hands. But must close, or
fear shall weary the patience of you and your
readers, although feel that have but just
commenced the subject.
Yours, Respectfully,
s. M. STANLEY.
West Attleborough, Mass, Feb. IA, '49.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN

Resolved, That the thanks of this convention
are rendered to the proprietors of the Universal
lists Chapel for the use of their house on this oc-
casion.
Resolved, That the Secretaries be directed
to cause the proceedings of this meeting to be
published in the papers.
The convention adjourned SINE die.
]. w. D. PARKER, President.
]. B. Danforth, Jr, d. B. James, R. Mex. Orms-
bee, H. D. Hopkins, A. M. Dickey, Sec'ys.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

connection with the proposed route. His re-
marks we're listened to with much attention.
The hall being entirely insufficient to accom-
modate the large number of persons present,
Mr.. Bartholomew moved that when this con,
vention adjourned, it shall adjourn to meet in
the Universalist Chapel. The motion was a.
dopted and the convention then adjourned to
meet at the place indicated, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
The Mails and Stages.

"New brooms sweep clean," and we know of
one old broom that sweeps clean.-With our
new, Vermont Post Master General, if such NE n
as our friend, Mahlon Cottrill get the contracts,
we shall expect to see our mails and stages, in
this section, 60 like book.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

Io0,vzo Dow is remembered 10 this day for
his eyccssiiye ouaintness, which sometimes verg-
ed Oh profanity. Speaking of certain class OF
people. who protested a great reverence Tor the
mere letter press of the Bible, without ever o.
peniur its pages, he once remarked" They
leave their Bible unopened on the mantle piece
uni thew can write their damnation in the dust
which gathers on the cover"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
Rail Road Meeting at Washington.

Pursuant to a numerously signed CALL previ-
ously published, a large number Of the citizens
Of the counties of Washing ton, Caledonia and
Orange, who are interested in the construction
Of a railroad from Montpelier to the Valley of
the Connecticut River; met at the village of
Washington on Thursday the 9th Of March in
Etant, for the purpose of making arrangements
for survey of the various routes in contempla-
ton.
preliminary meeting was held in the hall of
the Hotel for the purpose of organization.
The assembly was called to order by B. w.
Bartholomew, ESQ.,, of Washington, and upon
motion of Mr.. A. M. Dickey, Esq, of Orange,
the Hon. j. w. d. Parker of Bradford, was cho-
sen cairman pro tenn, and J.. B. Danforth, Jr.,
Secretary pro tenn.
Upon motion, the chairman appointed com.
mittee Of one from each town represented, to re
port list of officers for the permanent organi-
zation Of the convention The chair also, by
direction of the convention, appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen committee to report resolu-
tons for the consideration of the convention,
Iiz:
Jacob Scott, Montpelier; A. NJ. Dickey,
Orange; Lewis Chamberlain, Plaiu6eld; r
Mex. Ormsbee, Bradford; B. w. Bartholomew
and H.A. White, Washington.
Mr.. Chamberlin, requestedto be excused from
serving as one of the committee, and vote was
taxed which resnlted unanimously in favor of
.bls serving.
Judge Baldwin Of Bradford chairman of the
committee to report officers for the permanent
organization of the convention made the follow
ing report viz:
For President.
Hon. J. w. D.PARKER, of Bradford.
For Vice President.
John McDufie, Bradford; Joshua living
Barre; Jacob Scott, Montpelier; Orange Fl
6eld, Orange George Martin, WilamstOwn
B. F. Dickinson, Chelsa; ]. w. Bachelor
Topsham; John Merrill, Cornth; J. A. Wing
Plainfsld; John Lockhead, Newbury Geo. P
Baldwin, Bradford; L. E. Worthlcy, Washing
ton.
For Secretaries.
J. B. Danforth, Jr, Montpelier; D. B. James
Corinth; R. Nc K. Ormsbee, Bradford; H. D
Hopkins, Montpelier; A. M. Dickey, Orange.
The report was accepted and the several per.
sons therein named were appointed as officer
of the convention.
The President upon taking the chair, in YER
handsome manner, returned his thanks to tn
convention for the honor conferred upon him.
He then proceeded to state the general object
of the meeting and the vast Importance to Yer
mont TO New England and to the great West, G
forming the shortest possible connected rout
from the Atlantic Coast to the Great Lakes q
the West, and to Montreal. He was frequent
Mlnterupted in his remarks by bursts of upplaus
from the convention.
Mr.. Collamer of Barre followed in speecI
full Of interest and enthusiasm for the success
Of the project. He gave number Of statiSt
cal facts of much interest and Importance i
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

Under the head of American Slavery, will be
found a touching description of the patrialchal
institution, from the pen of the Rev, George AL
len, we hope ncno will refuse to read it on ae-
count of its length.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
NOTICE..

All Communications 10 the
Freeman, whether on business of the
paper, or for publication, should be address,
ed, postpaid, to the Editors,
Montpelier, VI.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

CrFThe New York Mirror says that the Hon.
Abbott Lawrence will not accept the mission to
the court of st. James, but that it will probably
be offered to Mr.. Winthrop of Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15
The License Vote,

We have received returns from 70 Towns,
which give sure indication of the result.
Washington County complete.
No license, 1771.
License, 931.
$40.
In the County of Caledonia, in the towns
heard from, the vote stands thus:
No License, 1904
License, 4l2.
800.
In the 20 Towns heard from there is a major
ty of 6, 1856 for No-license, and if the remaining
towns have done as well, the majority will ex-
coed 10000.
We apprehend there can be no mistake as to
public sentiment upon this subject after this
demonstration. -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

West AttlebOrough, Mass, Feb. ID, '49.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-15

In the County of Caledonia, in the towns
heard from, the vote stands thus:
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

This winter has been remarkable for its
severity. Wednesday, the 10th inst, thus
far has been the coolest day, The lhermom-
eter indicating Is degrees below Zero
Friday, 18th inst, was w;rm 10 sll,riness
tho snow rapidly disappeared beneath
the rnys Of the sun and men begin to
predict, what from its inyariab!eness. is
termed January thaw. On Saturday the
wind vcered to the north and that nigh,
was the coolest to the feelings we rcmen,.
Der TO lave experienced. Sunday morn
ing the mercury stood nj 10 degrees below
zero; Monday morning about zero; Tues.
day Ii deg. below; Wednesday 7 deg. be.
low; Thursday ID deg. below; Friday 9
deg. below; and thus, with nm occasional
exception, we find the mercury below zero
every morning, nor some days even at noon
does il ret above that iavoritc point. As
n consequence the sleighing never was
better nor the river moro permanently
bridged.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25
JOHN SMITH.
TaRk THEATRE, ~. i.

The par. Theatre was commenced in
1905, and completed in IDS; it cost
$4,000. but was afterwards purchased
at auction for $4,000. Ii was opened for
performance ia l79s. under lhe manage
ment fthe celebrated Ilodg!sinsen. Since
tho death Of MIR. III. i, had passed under the
direction Of Dunlap, Cooper, Price, Simp-
son, and its late manager. llambln.
In May, 1880, late one night after the
performances were over, il took fire from
some unknown cause, and tho interior was
completely burnt out, leaving the high
heavy walls standing.
In August, 1921, it was rc-opened. Its
internal plan md decorations were superi.
or TO any other Thenire in America
There were three tiers os boxes, each tier
seating $50 persons. Besides the boxes
there was gallery for colorcd people,
The pit seated $50. and the gallery 500
Tho whole house, when full, held $500
persons. but many more often crowded in.
TO il. The house was lS7 feet deep. and
rs feet wide. Il was owned bv VIM. B.
Astor and the heirs Of J. 4. Beekman.
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sau ST., n. \.

MARTYRS 10 the calcium.
tions Of some. about 100000 Christian
Pedestrians suffered death in seven Years.
under Pope Jnlian-no less than lO0, 900
were mnssacrcd by The French in The space
Of three months; Wndenescs who perish
ed, amounted 10 l.000.G within thirty
years the .lesuiis DESTROYED SOC. OOO--un.
der the Duke Of Alea, 26.O0O were cxecu.
ted BY the hancman; $4,000 BY the Irish
massacre, besides the vast multitude OF
whom the world could never be particular.
ly informed, who were prescribed, starved,
burnt. nssnssinated. chained to the cnIleys
for life, immnred within tho walls &c the
Bastle, or others Of their church, and state
prisons. According 10 some. the whole
number oi persons massacred since the rise
Of papacy, including the space Of l4OO
years, amounts to 100000
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

TnE MErgcroLIrAS MacszIyr.-Suci
Is the title Of now magazine, the Ianunr,
number Of which we acknowledge. cGite,
by William Landon aud published BIZ L.
rael Post, New York. II is embellishcc
with several heau,i!n! cngraviurs and =
number Of wood illustrations. Even with
It's introductory number il has taken raul,
among the first ct our MANY excellent
mon;n!les. Price s3.u3 per annum.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

LoUIs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Napol-
cons first wife. had two children, Eugene
aud Hor,ensc, b. former husband. Til.
latter married Napo.eon's. brother, Lon:
BonaparIc. king Of Holland. The first sol
by this marriage died; the second is Loui,
Napoleon. now President of France. II,
j., therefore, the grandson Of Josephine an
the nephew of Napoleon.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

| CASH FOR WHEAr!-A load OF wheat wns pur.
chased by the proprie,ors o. the Etna Mills this
week tina, came some distance. The farmer
lived abou; 80 niilcs in the interior OF Illinois
and understanding that ut Bloomington he could
obtain Cash Tor his grain he transported il thth
er. Disappointed there he brough, il 10 Daven.
port and reeeired the money. lie returned for a
second load, remarking that upon his next trip
he would be accompanied by others.
The above paragraph is from tho Ga.
zette Of the 18th inst, and upon inquiry
we find i 10 be true to the rrry letter. ex-
cept that it was another and not the same
load Of wheat he brought here. The far
mer's name was Roberts and he was from
Henry county, Ills.
Our object in ngain noticing this trivial
subject is from the Importance il assumed
in the eyes of ono member cf our commu-
nifty. One would suppose that Il little cir
cumstance like the above, rejecting cred
it upon our town, would receive the aprro-
baton Of at least. every mnn in Davenport,
but such j; seems was not the case.
We have received an anonymous CON-
mnnication filed with the most foul and
abusive language, in respect to that para
graph. We envy not the feelings, nor the
hear. If the man who could pen such an
article, against one who has ever been his
friend and whose worst fault is in being
opposed TO him in politics.
Noting every inciticn, that occurs 10
community and depending mainly upon
reporters for the facts, il may DO expected
that we sometimes shall err. II SD. tha,
man alone acts the part Of friend who
tells us of our fault. Ha,ing answered the
queries Of our ncighhor, and thus shown
him that he accused Us wron.lnllv, we ex.
pect TINT he will deal as honorably with
us.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25
From ne Chicago Jou,.all
TEE1.GRAI.;fC DE.sPATCI5r,S.
WASHINGTON, Ian. 10.

WASHINGTON, Ian. 10.
Scnate.--pe.i,ions for abolis hing slave
rs IN the Di-,rc, 81 Columbia were pre-
scented and laid IN the table.
The Senate then proceeded 10 the cor
s'dera'ion of Il bin respecting reciprocal
trade between the United States and Can
aln.
Mr.. Wes,.o,t ani others spoke in fayor
o! the bill, and urged its passage.
Iessfs. Phelps. Downs and Me,calr, op-
passed The measure vehementlv, and char
hcierizcd il IS unnecessary and improper
Ate; which The b;il WIS laid over Tor the
present.
On motion Of Mr.. Allen, the gemse
went into Executive session; and after
some tine spen, therein, the doors were
opened, md The Senate adjourned.
NoaSs.---'i'hc iiousc refused to suspend
the rules so "a 10 allow resolution 10 DO
introduced, instvuctin. the committee on
The judiciary 10 .apor; bin Tor The eif..ctu-
al apprehension Of slaves escaping from
one State. into another.
4 petition was presented. PRAYING the
establishment, Of n honrd for the settlement
Of claims agaiaS, the Government. Rr.er-
red 70 Committee on the Judiciary.
TIE House then resolved itself in.n Com
m''ee Of the Whole, md took up the bill
carving into effect the l2,h article Of tho
treaty oi' peace with Mexico. Up 10 tho
hour Of adjnnrnmen, no definite action
was had.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IL.
Sesrtc There was nothing or any
great interest 10 the proceedings today
Mr.. Douglass California bill was made
the order the day for Monday next.
Honsc.--A very lengthy debate on the
prn'n. Of extra copies Of Mr.. Walkers re-
p0r; took place
An animated debate, bv Mr.. Greedy and
others, on the mileage question also took
place.
The suhjoc, of Mr.. Colts resolution on
slavery, was laid on tho table.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.
The Senate not in session today.
House Immediately nf,cr the reading
Ct the iaarnal Of Yesterday, several mem-
hcrs jumped upon The floor, aud a motion
was madc 10 Withdraw resolution to nr-
rest n witness in the case oil Medill, Indiana
Commissioner.
\ motion wns also made 10 reconsider
The veto claciing the Pacheco slave case
bill. Tho lchaie WINS resumed on this mo
ton. aad continued iii the hour of adjourn
ment.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

WILNoT PRoyIso REsoLuTIoss.--previ.
to the adjournment Of the Legislature,
"Wilmot Proviso" resolutions were passed
through the Senate by tho following vote -
AG Cook, Espy, Ho,cell, Jay, Royston
Sanford, Springer, Sprott, Wheeler, wrish,
and Prcsident--ll. Neg. Algcr, Bradley
Cassaday, Harbour and Shields--5. All
Locos in the negative and four in the siiir.
native.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25

MAGNETISM On las, Thursday nigh,
We saw 4 iriend--who a: tho time was Ia.
boring under alteration Of mind caused by
fever and extreme pain in the head, the re-
suit o.. a severe attack 81 the as,hma--corn.
pleiely restored to sanity. and the fever
and pnin removed in less than five min.
utes, through the sympathetic agency o!
magnetism.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25
iar Gir Ga.ettr !
CALfrORNIA MEETING.

CALIFORNIA MEETING.
IL an adlu'rncd meeting o' citizens of
Rock i,'snd. intending To cmigrato u Cal
Il 'r'lt the ensuln. spring aud Summer,
he'll nj the Court House. IN Rock Island,
on Friday evening. lie l9h inst. Jacob
Norris was called TO The ci,nir.
Alter some discussion upon the Const-
;n,iun reported n, n preceding meeting. it
was adopted with some alterations. The
Constitution was then signed. and the or
ranizatian of Company for mutual nssis-
lance and counsel, was tmis effected.
OFFICERS.
Presiden', JAS. ". BRACKETT.
Vice rrcs't, aud Corresponding Secretary,
e. Is. WAITE.
Councilnep.-J. ". Howard, A. +. Cut
tor, Vim. FrizZoil, Dan'l. Crist, Andrew
Shun.
Comm'ssary, Leicester King, Jr.
Any person desiring information, or
wishing 10 join, or 10 cooperate with tho
Company. will direc, post paid to Tho
Rock Island California Association, Rock
Island, H. and such communication will
be promptly attended 10.
BY order of tao Meeting.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-01-25
TIE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.


The price Of the Wcel,lv n. Y. Tribune
hes been rcdaced 10 $500 and the Semi
Weekly TO $500 porannam, which places
this valnbln sheet within tic reac, Of almost
every person. The character of the Tri-
bunc Is too well known TO require n word
upon the subject. The following extract
from lis prospectus speaks oi what its read
crs may expect the ensuing YEAR
"Dnrng the las: year our arrangement
for Foreign Correspondence and for EI,o-
rial asssian have been considerably cS.
extended aud improved. We shall endeav.
or still farther To perfect them. Certainly.
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10 their readers clearer lasirat into the
caases and origin If The late astounding
revolutions than ours have. The proceed
ings Of Congress will be reported expressly
Tor our columns b. able correspondents
while the most inpor:an, ioings oi' The Sos.
eral State Legislatures will be fairly pre-
scnted In short. we are resolved that no
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IN the yarlei1. extent or accuracy al. intel
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Art We devote al the space that can he
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Address Greeley & McEruth, Isl Mas
sau ST.. H. \.