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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
e"decency"Anti"SIayery
TayIOr"W hicgery.

In looking over the Vergennes Vermont
er, the Middebury Galaxy, and the Brat
tleboro Eagle, we have been astonished at
the combination of courtesy, consistency,
and decency, which those Taylor-Whig-
Slave. sustaining presses exhibit, since the
election in Connecticut. From gentle
men who have made so many high profess
sions of Anti.Slayery sentiments, and man.
Tested so much adherence against the in
stitution of Slavery, and then forfeited all
claim to public confidence for sincerity, in
supporting Stakeholder, presented for the
avowed purpose of guarding the rights and
interests Of the South, we should have ex-
pected some decent language would have
been used to represent party whose prin-
ciples they have so tenaciously claimed tor
themselves, and even for their Slaveholding
President. 1t appears that they have dis
covered so much excellence in a Slavehold-
err as to lead them to SANDER, and sheer, and
make use of such language as the following,
while their leader cracks the whip and
threatens to frown Indignantly -" hon
grel torces'-"high privates''-"IOOse dirt"
-SelEnghteOus fag-enders"-"Free sill" "
&c These and other opprobrious epithets
come from a party which hypocritically
claim TO be the only true Anti-Slavery par
ty-the party that has done all that could
be done to remove the evil of Slavery. We
suppose they allude particularly to the fact
of eecting Old Tack who can " frozen. -
They represent the Free Soil men, as those
who have tcrigglcd themselves ont Of good
society"-that is, Wing society, Of course;
and these terms are made use of to express
their utter contempt for those Wings who
have refused to become the willing tools OF
Southern Shareholders to perpetuate and ex'
tend American Slavery. We suppose that
we now have the plan of operations, Gen.
Taylor is pledged 10 ''frown Indignantly"
and the Taylor presses will represent the
Free Soil men by low Bllingsgate ePlthets,
which would disgrace miserable, lntemper-
ate bar.room loafer.
Perhaps by this course, those men who
have acted conscientiously in this matter,
can be driven to 'wriggle themselves" back
again into the "gOod society" of the Wings
But we have misiudged, if this treatment
does not satisfy them of the propriety Of
the course which they have adopted. We
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
Editorial Advisers.

We have received, since commencing our ed
ltolial career sundry unsolicited, advisatory let
tiers and messages, respecting the manner of
conducting our paper, of which the following are
fair specimens:
LIST. Your articles are too long-too much spun
out. You should fill your paper with short, pithy
pieces--that is what we want
I'd. I would advise you to insert articles long
enough to do some justice to the subject OIL
hand, showing argument, and bringing out pnn-
ciple. Your patch work business OF little arti.
Giles, squibs, &c. wont effect much in any de-
partmcnt of your paper.
3D.. Your paper must have good variety,
and especially interesting stories, 10 succeed at
this day."
4th. Your paper is too trashy-.give US good
solid matter and no stones-I am opposed to all
fictitious writings
To those as anxious to please as we are, here
is fix much like that of the old man in the fable,
who, going to market with his son, and their ass,
and undertaking to follow the advise Of all he
met, was put to all sorts of shifts, which ended
in carrying the Jack ass on his own shoulders,
or something of the sort we believe.
Now our alarms may be groundless, besure,
as we are rather new hands in the vocation but
We are not without our serious apprehensions
that we shall soon be reduced to the old mans
last extremity. Can any of our more experieu.
ced editorial brethren advise lis in the dilemma?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
Rntler'S Address.

Last week we published notice of the Adj
dress of Mr.. Houghton, with an allusion to that
of Mr.. Butler, delivered on the same OCCASION
Mr. Houghton's being then the only one receiv.
ed We have since received both Addresses,
and would now more particularly note Mr.. But
ler'S performance. This is brief history of the
battle of Bennington, embracing much new in.
formation. and many interesting anecdotes con-
nected with that memorable engagement. Ia
say that Mr.. B. has performed his task well and
acceptably to the public, would be saying moth
ing more than has been said before: and wJ
shall therefore, instead of extending our remarks
soon give our readers an opportunity to Judge of
the performance, for themselves, by inserting an
extract, among our selected miscellany
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

o. On our 4th page will be found an inter-
esting letter from Gen. Washington to his over
seer, with regard to the management of his farm
at Mount Vernon. We present it to our read
ers because we have the fullest confidence that
it contains suggestions upon the mode of man.
agement to be applied to the several crops, which
if followed by the farmers in the State of Ver-
mont, would be attended with the most bene6-
cial results, although Uur soil and climate may
differ materially. We have not seen better
and more systematic plan of farming operations
spread out in such concise manner, embracing
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

O. Some oil our agents are active and do.
ing good business for us in forwarding US new
subscribers and making remittances of the need
FIJI, which IS indispensable in carrying on our es-
Enlistment. Our friend, Esq Kingsb0ry, of
Brookfeld, goes into the work in good earnest !;
and we think, that if his efforts are seconded byl
the rest of our subscribers in that town. that the.
Free Democracy will send up Representative
to the next Legislature, who will fully represent
the Free Soil principles, Gen. Taylor's frorcn
to the contrary Notwithstanding. By little ex.
ertion of our agents and friends, a thousand new
subscribers might be obtained for the Freeman.
The campaign for another election will soon
commence, and as there arc no lecturers in the
State, it is necessary that there should be gen
eral circulation OF Free Soil papers in the State.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

0F"The Address of the Free Soil Associa.
ton ofthe District Of Columbia, in our present
paper, will richly repay the reader, we think, for
deliberate perusal. When men living in tho
South talk like this, it should make all those
living in the free states, and still hestating what
course to pursue, blush for the position they are
occupying.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
FrpmOnt'S Letters.

We publish at length in our present number,
the . letters recently received from Col. Ere
k2iing the death and disaster which at
tehdcu his bold attempt to cross the Rocky
Mountains, by an untried pass, in the midst of
winter The details of these letters are fraught
with an interest so fearful that they must pro-
duce sensation, not often experienced, through.
out the whole Union. 1t will be seen that our
townsman, Capt. Charles Taplin, was among the
party who suffered most, and were tho last to
leave the scenes of their frightful trials. d.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

were torcibly reminded, in reading the full
limitations of these editors, of the declara-
ton, "Whom the Gods mean to destroy
they first make mad" Take it coolly, gem
tlemen The people will make an exam
pie of those Northern men who have sold
themselves to do the dirty work of Slavery
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

C. Attention is called to the Messrs Scott
& Fields advertisement of their stock of goods
Here is now one new broom in the firm while
the old one is as good as new any day, and We
can consciencously commend them to patronage.
O." See also the motto Of H. s. Loomis.
cheaper than The cheapest" in his notice of his
late supply, and give him a call and see if he
lives UP to it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
More Vermont Gold.

On Friday two more grand specimens of tIs
true metal, from the Barre placer, were exhibited
here. This time the Jumps were in the shape
of two tip-top bay horses, beautifully matched.
They are now in the possession of Geo. w. Cox
lamer, but are soon to be sent to President Tay-
lor, WIN has ordered them. If any body doubts
that General Taylor is Wing, just say that he !
goes exactly where Vermont draws him.
Wa.cLmGm.
From the present tone of the Taylor Wing
press, we more incline to think the design is,
that Vermont" shall be driven where ever and
when ever Gen. Taylor, or his lveried slave,
draws the reins and cracks the whip.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

O. We understand that our State COT
tee are making arrangements for State Il
vention, as early as possible, fer the nda|ln1A
of State officers and thorough organizAlIa :.
the State. We hope when the call is made that
it will meet hearty response from every part
of the State.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
MONTPELIER:
THURSDAY MORNING APR &c, 1849.
NOTICE.

All Communications to 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, 1849-04-26
Letter from Col. Fremont
TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF HIS PAR
TY AMONG THE ROCKY
MOUNTAINS.

From the National Intellig encer April IA.
Letters have been received from Col Fremont
covering the two months from the last Of No
venlber to the I'd of Feb that he was not heard
of, and giving terrible events of that time
They are written from Taos and Santa Fe, New
Mexico, and addressed to Mrs. Fremont, at
Washington, and, in her absence, flor it was
deemed probable that SHE might have set off to
California by sea before they could arrive,) to
Senator Benton, and in his absence to William
Carey Jones, Esq The letters came from St.
Louis last night, having been brought to that
place by Mr.. 81. Vrain. Mrs. Fremont, fortu-
nately was gone. Senator Benton had delayed
his departure for Missouri, confident that letters
were on their way and in his hands we have
seen the originals, and we propose to give ex-
tracts 49,. uiRsir dates, The first is
Taos, New Mexico, Jan. q, I649
write to you from the house of our good
| friend Carson. This morning cup of chocolate
was brought to me while in bed. To an over
worn, overworked, fatigued, and starving travel
| Ter, these little uXuries of the world offer an in
terest which III your comfortable home, it is moi
possible ior,you TO conceive.
/ have now the unpleasant task of telling you
how came here. had much rather speak Of
the future, with plans for which am already
occupied ior tile mind turns from the scenes
have witnessed and the sutferings we have en-.
dured but as clear information is due to you
and to your father still more, will give you the
story now, instead of waiting to tell it To you il
California; but write in the great hope that you
will not receive this letter. When 1t reaches
Washington you may be on your way to Caifor
MIA.
Former letters will have made you acquainte
with our progress as far as Bents Fort, and from
report, you will have heard the circumstance O
our departure from the Upper Puehla, near tn
head OF the Arkansas We left that place o.
the 25lh Of November, with upward Of one hun
dred good mules and one hundred and thirt
bushels Of sheled corn, intended to support on
animals in the deep SHOWS Of the high mountain
and down to the lower parts Of the Grand Riv
era tributaries, where usually the snow forms II
obstacle to winter travelling. At Puebla ha
engaged as guide an old trapper, named " Bi
Williams" and who had spent some twenty-fv
years Of his life in trapping in various parts
the Rocky Mountains.
The error of our expedition was committed |
. engaging this man. he proved never to hav
known, or entirely to have forgotten, the Who'll
country through which we were to pass. w
occupied latter passing the mountain) more tina
half month in making the progress of te'
days, laundering along tortu0us course throug
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26
THE FREEMAN.
Jacob scott & rI;4o
ID. p. Thompson, EDITORS

Let coward guilt with pallid fear,
TO shell'ring caverns fly,
And justly-dread the vengeful fate,
That thunders through the sky.
Protected by THAT hand, whose LAW,
The threatning STORMS obey,
Intrepid vIRTuE-smies secure,
As in the blaze of day."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-04-26

From Kernes party next met, they learned the
deaths Of Andrews and Rohrer, and little fur
Their on met Ferguson, who told them that Bea-
die had died the night before. All the living
were found-and saved Manuel among them
which looked like a resurrection and reduces
the number of the dead to ten-one third Of the
whole party which few days before were seal
ing The mountain with me, and battling with the
elements 10000 feet in the air
Cooley had accomplished his mission for the
people farther service had been prescribed
him, that of going 10 the camp on the river, at
the base of the great mountain, to recover the
most valuable of the baggage, sccreted there
With some Mexicans and pack mules he went
on: and this is the last yet heard of him.
Vincent IIaler, with Martin and Bacon, all on
foot and bringing Scott on horseback, have just
arrived at the outside Pueblo on the Little Color
ado. Provisions for their support, and horses for
their transport, were left for the others, who pre-
ferred 10 remain where they were regaining some
strength until Cooley should get back. At the
latest they would have reached the little Pueblo
last night. HOlor came on to relieve my ankle
ties, and did well in so doing for was wound
nm TO the point of setting out again. When Co.
dew returns shall know from him all the crcum'
stances sufficiently in detail to understand eve.
rything. Bot it will not be necessary to tell
YOU any thing farther. You have the results and
sorrow enough in reading Them
Evening.-How rapid are the changes OF life
A few days ago, was struggling through the
snow in the savage wilds of the Upper del Nor
te-toowing the course Of the winter IN the
more than Russian cold-no food-no blanket
to cover me in the long freezing nights had
cold my two to the Utah for help to my men,
uncertain at what moment of the night We might
b. reused by the Indian rihe-doubttul whether
should ever see You or friends again. Now
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02
From New-NIexirs.


An old mail was received from santa Fe yes'er-
day u. brings no news Of importance. is contents
t.,ns been anticipated by of5-r accounts. one liter
satea on the 18th of November. ssys
Daring the lssI week he cd c.ttens Of our town
,-a tsr0kn ints cute dlttsr % excitement oy the
arrival of ruoustr1sty snd IN their estimation per
49,, -r-f --. ~ it, kind the long talked % Texas
tlys,f,ou the strength OF WHOSE arrival more ihsn
ops hoax had been plsyed upon thcm-hst ~ len IN
-sv appeared n prcvrfr prsgga scceif CAMEO ~ an
ns-sohsrnslis Of oce. consisting OF shefii CLERKS
SC sc. .t.L., q. 80.
ssis RAT he was actually going @ address them IN
r,e.,iu, % BE- called for the purpose upon ln' J+s
claims u Texas % his Territory -.
This rneetng which q ai present we genera 1'p0 ~
r--ra~sstinu for both NeNicals ana AmuflcAs = 60
fr Monday the o0ih and Judging from appearances zoe
.s,.. -s.ifv tod that the best course lc can fu'
49, i. 10 return u th1t oss of time O. IeNss snd tAel r.
rrr, % her rulers the utter impossioy OF ever '.o
coed ~ in their aims, unless they come rom "s"
authorities than tlcy now DO
Another seven days wonder among IS = the sPp'tt
.nre for the arst time IN cur market, Of the potato
which has caused perfect mania tna' M sn' en-
with the tulip rauis Of Holland Nothing u no" aeAiu
among the s but OF Potato suppers ths are 70 9e O'
have been given In fact such Is The demand Tor tleH
fl- thi. purpose and for the tables OF the reos,
that they sre selling by che quantity AZ the enor
nous rate Of 81 per tsnegA "a oushes) eqiN 70 no
quite : ousheL -.
Another letter speaks Of this Texas Judge in pretty
much the same strain and says that he VIII haFe ~
na-tv there sxcept few numskuil Americans WI.
Will try % make 4 fuss ont OF he arrival - iat
saws the letter "ss our Mexican ftIoT cui-0s Az
rrrcerned it would take a larger army than Oen
Kearney brought with him 70 conquer New'NeNco lo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02
Freedom Of The Public Lands.


HOrsE OF REFREsENTArrVks F7o. -,
Mr. CoTLtMER. from the Committee ODD tIO",
Lands TO whom referred the 6ll 70 di'eouIass
speculation 90 Tho public srds. and io ser-'r
thereon y actual settlers and culuvstors, reported INC
sane back 10 the House without smenomenL
Mr. GREELEY-Ths i the bl. wnFn iAuu-
duced 1t Al early day upon notice given on ne ,e,o
CAV 90 the session 10 Is the only Dill Anicn aas lee1
before the Committee on Public Linds I's ny
proposing recognize. IN s-y form me p,i9r . s'
man Il entitled % i've s0lcrlrc, atlol-l a. Us
money vherssitl - buy and % I'VE on tu.s "a
assert, this principle In the meekesi snd fas' exc
r0nabie mArner IL respects the pledges s''c-D. ,
made Of ire proceeds Of our public auds 70 s'cie -
payment OF our Mexican war osns, he ZEE % 49,
scre of the public lands n l remain ~ the .ee
unte- the ors Of this bill unt . shsl have oeen
purchased and paid for b. the holder and Na-.1 I
ihus guards the interests % me Nnoe count y ~
horne q every one Who will claim u with, li money
and without price such sre the senerA eaaf As'ol.'
ties Of this bill lts material provisions are a. io.o"s
/ Every cirizel applicant Or fs-stip = --.l. y
BY tbs btu 10 claim SIC s-'ae upon sfy s,,~
M public 'sn1s sut1.c % pnFsie -llt ~ . ~ 49,,
price, receiving cer-hcse o. rigts q Pftemp.on ne'7
Tor seven years thereafter. .... a..
Atsry time curirg hose seven wears upon slns
proof raj he "a. improved cultivated cult dNellu1
upou snt actually iahaos ihai flart-fsso.ou -
~ o,r4r or sms1t o. 20 other ard -harsoeger ne o
she sas be entitled 90 si,gle per,onl 70 I.Sl. ~ -.
limited cccupsrcy 20 forty scres % SAID IHc, =. \. .
married hesd Of family 70 IKE rsn1 ~ oe.-P'.s
srv l-gz .uhdivsOn OF Eriy acres thereof 20 - -
oai psymen and 70 pas 10 Ia heirs or Asssns ~
owner, c.smsns Of not more hsn lo' scfe' VI 'I-
+ls lrca4-cl -
The balance Of the leo sores covered by pfecmpuou
as Sfore,sd may ne purchased by tie sgs oecspAl \
suy tine within he seven years sAi,.e1es =, .V ~,
uos A. the present minimum price u - = yer scr
l-yal Interest the con from The 1aie 90 prttnfon IT ~
purchased 70 viii - open 70 pr,emfuou " P-''
sng other person, sssforesad- -, -.s,
Any person may purchase a. the preset .egs H.
irngr any quantity Of the public snds, making sllAt-
that q. REQUIRES The ard he whole of H. io us ~
u.e and Improvement. but sry person IA ne or neg
10 make ard such sftsyi shall De cnare' So us
paw for vhatever land he msy buy, he minimum pf1e
8 per scfe go, -,
such. In substance. : the bill submitted 10y me
and now before the House. which the Committee o.
Public Land have reported 20 be summary dismissed
shall not tax the time of the House with any ar lieu
in IL favor for which there is now no time slmpl
ask the yeas and nays on the rejection OF the BILL
NJ GoGGIS iuterp1sed a motion that the biz p'
laid on the table.
Nj GREELEY-I ask the yeas and nBys on tina
motion.
for the yeas and nays they not ordered ana IN
bill By rira r0ce vote. laid on the table lGlooe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02
THE NEW-YORK TRIBUNE
For California, Oregon and Sandwich ISLAM.

We shall publish M season Tor the stean,hi,
Fii-5a. OF tee regular Pac.h, Mall L.ne Mach "a.
second number Of the Nss York Tbsss for elreg,,,
on the Pacific Coast Il has been prepared with e.a
cal reference to the wants OF residents Ia that region
persons em grating ihilher, and contains In s3dres :,
a complete summary OF Foreisn and Domestic New, 81,
T. the latest dates, continuation q our "Go,i.s
Chronicles" recording the Californian movement, IN
all parts Of the Uni,ei states complete st OF A. Ia
vessels that have sailed for California sni al ~, "a
now up a lie, OF al the passengers that have ,.1ss
from al ports since Feb st table Of Export. 70
California synopsis OF political news, snta humber
OF Editorial articles subjects Interesting Residents
on the Pacific. Persons in the country wishing COPE.
ssnt to thciF friends should send orders at through
the post TO the Trijlse 0Sce Price cents postage
(Which must be prepaid included a cents
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02
Coosressiooai Proceedings.

The Day Session yesterday was not 30 prodoc-
tive az it might have been. In the Senate a set
Of Slavery resolutions, from North Carolina were
presented by Mr.. BADGER, and set OF AntSia-
very resolutions from Rhode Island, by Mr..
GREENE. Resolutionsf from Rhode Island, against
Flegging in the Navy, were also presented The
bill settling the claims Of New Hampshire against
the United States was passed, as was the Naval
Pension bill that increasing the Medical Stat Of
the Army that providing for the Construction Of
National Road 10 the Pacific, and that providing
for taking the next Census, were talked about but
not acted On.
In the House great deal Of time was wasted
by Mr.. ATKISsos of Va in long speech IN de-
fence Of himself and Of Mr.. PoLK-both subjects
Of great interest no doubt but not adapted 70 the
close Of the Session, when more important busi-
ness is imperatively pressing. During the time
spent in this speech, and IN some explanations
from Mr. CALEB B. SMITH, with regard 10 his be
lief as to Gen. TAYLoRs probable position as 10 the
Wilmot Proviso, the subject nominally before the
House, the Indian Appropriation bill, remained
where it was.
The Senate commenced the Evening Session by
passing the Fertilization Appropriation BILL with
IN amendment providing for the completion Of
Fort Gibson. The Army Appropriation bill was
then taken up, when Mr.. BALDwfS OF Ct moved
an amendment which should secure the habeaS
corpus TO the inhabitants Of California and New
Mexico. and restrict the operations OF Military
Law in those Territories to the members OF the
Army This brought out Mr.. FooTE in charac-
teristic speech. Mr.. f. held up the motion oil
the Connecticut Senator as an Abolitonst plot and
attacked him personally in unbecoming terms 10
this Mr.. BALDwIS Of course felt that 1t would be
beneath his self-respect to reply.
We trust that before our paper goes to press
the dispatches containing the subsequent pro
ceedings in both Houses will reach New York. II
co. they will be found under the usual head.