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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
Towns series of School Books.

Towns School Books have been extensively
used in the State of New York, and we believe,
in many parts of New England for great num-
Der of years. His Spelling Book, which was
first published separately, but afterwards made
one of full reries of spelling and reading
books, has already reached the extraordinary
number of one hundred editions. We recollect
that some eight or ten years ago, we were cal
led ON to examine the series, then, and now, we
presume, in general use in tine west part of the
State and that, generally, VIC were much pleas
cd with them, and but for the want Of little
more simplicity in the FIRST Reader, and few
defects in the others, we should have been pre-
pared to recommend their introduction into our
common schools. Since then, some OF the most
competent teachers and judges in the art of
teaching in New England, perceiving the ex-
cellent basis which Towns books furnished,
wherein to make series that should be fully
adeouate for all the wants of our common
schools, have taken these books in hand, and
thoroughly reuodIed and revised them; and
thew are now published by Messcrs. Sanborn
and Carter of Portland, in beautiful form, and at
the most reasonable prices, with all that was de.
fective supplied, and with admirable adapted
ness, in the progressive steps, to the state Of the
young pupils mind.
we have carefully examined the above series,
which consists of The Childs " First Reader u
" The Spelling and Defining Book" and The
Second" "The Third" and "I'hc Fourth Read
srs," and cannot but think that their introduction
into our common schools should now be favored
here, as it has been in N. H., and Mass by the
friends Of popular education, i'll preference to
any others now in use in this section Of the
country.
The same publishers have also sent us thei
iftieth edition Of Yields English Grammar, witt
a separate Parsing Book. These we believe, ar
popular works, and much used in Maine, AM
perhaps other States, but we have not examined
them with sufficient care to decide for ourseve
on their comparative merits, although we shoulc
think their popularity not misplaced, especially
as regards the Parsing Book, which, it strikes vi
is an excellent thing in its way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
"Gen. Taylor and the South"

The Richmond Wing, under this caption,
says:
The time will come, nay, is fast approaching,
when it will be seen that the true policy Of the
South consists in the support of that Admins
tration. There are questions abroad far above
the mere party personal politics of the day. The
spois" which just now seem to be regarded by
the locofoco press as the only political object
worthy of attention, will sink into insigniicance
before the overshadowing Importance of this
subject. The whole South, irrespective of party
differences as they at present exist, will be COM
PEELED to rally upon Gen. Taylor, as upon an i'm
pregnable point The waves of abolitlonlsm and
disunon can 90 no farther than to him, and they
will break harmless at his feet for he has said,
" The union will be preserved" and his "will"
is as imperative as Gen. Jackson's SHALL" The
best hope of the South lies in a cordial support
of him who is Southern man, and feels as oil
Southern men must and should feel.
The Richmond Republican is also much a.
Harmed at the indications in the free States. II
calls upon the people of the South to flee to Gen
Taylor's administration for shelter from the
great Northern tempest of Freedom, which il
sees must sweep over the sunny South. Taylor
cannot save you, gentlemen shareholders. The
Republican says;
But we trust the Southern people of all par
ties will calmly observe, in these Northern Dem
oCratc movements, the entertainment" that il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
Whiggerv North and South,

Outside of the Wing party, there is no
hope of the triumph of the greatprincipleS
of HUMAN FREEDOM. albany EUc. Jour
nal
This is for the Vermont market. Al the
South different tone is held. The South
ern Wing press, with which the Journal is
in full communion, maintain that outside
the Wing party there is no hope for the i'll
stitution of slavery! The Richmond Wing
says:
"The whole South, irrespective Of party
differences as they at present exist, will be
compelled to rally upon Gen. Taylor, a;
upon an impregnable point. The waves oil
abolitionism and disunion can 60 no farther
than to him, and they will break harmless
at his feet"
The Richmond Republican, also Wing
referring to the attitude of the democrac!
of Vermont says:
owe have no safety put in hanging GU
| banner upon the outer a0alP-in meetin,
with a united front, the first onset of ag
gression-and in ralIying around the sldvt
holding E1ccutiUe,' who fortunately, is a
the helm of State" -Rep3bGcan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
The Weather.

The weather last week was hot almost with
out parallel for June. The thermometer, ut 2
o'clock, P. M. on the 2lst, stood at from 92s to
979 in the shade, varying with different location,
i'll this village. In Boston and vicinity the nler-
curry was 1907 to l0l', and four deaths are re.
ported by the heat, and several more by drink
ing cold water In addition to the heat, the
drought is becoming alarming in many parts Of
the country. In Maine, where it has been mosi
severe. it is said mo re than six millions o.
timber land has been overrun and destroyed by
fire; while most of the grtss is hardly wcrth cut
ting.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

in preparation for them. When they behold d
powerful Northern party, making the abolition
of slavery in the district and the slave trade on
the high seas, as well az Free Soil, their rallyng
cry, they may perceive, not only how falacious
is the pretence that the Northern democrats are
the friends Of Southern institutions it is not
only the duty of the South to sustain Southern
President but the absolute necessity that they
should no longer permit the slavery question to
be made mere political machine, but that they
should put it above any and all other questions.
The democracy" of the North, glories in its Ii
tie Of progressive and it will hardly stop even
at its present claims, if necessary to obtain po.
litcaI power and plumber The next watchword
will be the abolition of slavery in the States, for
when all the outworks have been carried, and
all the approaches to city occupied, we may
well suppose that the ultimate step of the be-
sci gers will be to storm the citadel itself. We
have no safety but in hanging our " banner upon
the outer ,UaLp--n meeting with united front,
the first onset of aggresson--and IN raylng
around the " SlaUehoLdimg Erecmivs," who, for
tunatey is at the helm of State.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
THE YOUNG CHRIsTIAN's VICTORY, a mt

THE YOUNG CHRIsTIAN's VICTORY, me-
moir of Miss Emma G. Washburn.
This book is the memoir Of the young and
hopeful daughter of the Rev. Asahel Washbuln,
formerly Of this village, with an account OF her
religious experience, and premature death, atthe
age of seventeen, in May 1913, at the South
i1adley female seminary.
1t is a modest unpretending little work, writ
ten in an easy, familiar style, and acquires add.
tional interest from the fact that it was written
at the request of friends, by the bereaved father,
to exempfy, for the good of Others the christian
virtues of his beloved child. The task, though
not without its melancholy pleasure, doubtless,
must still have been sad one; and the reader
cannot help thinking how the authors heart must
have been wrung at every page he wrote. But
he has performed that task in manful and very
appropriate manner; and no one, we presume,
will say the subject of the memoir is over prais-
ed. Why would this not make good and ac-
eeptabe addition to our Sabbath School Libra
ries?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28


The Atlas and other Taylor presses in
the free States, claim for the administration
party the support of the people as the sup
porters of Free Soil principles. While
these presses are proclaiming the adhesion
of the administration to the Wimot Proviso,
the Southern Wings in their Conventions
are denouncing the measure and its sup.
porters, and appea with confidence to Gen.
Taylor The Richmond Wing calls upon
the supporters Of slavery in Missouri 'to
give their cordial support to Gen. Taylor"
Hear this organ of the Omitted Wing party"
1T is evident that Col. Benton has pro-
duced awful works in the ranks Of his own
party, and we see but one alternative for
such of the Democracy of Missouri, as are
determined, in earnest, not to be hitched TO
the car of Northern fana icism, and that is
to give their cordial support to Gen. Taylor,
Southern man, with National principles.
Only by such an Union with the friends Of
Gen. Taylor can they hope to avert the
progress of Benton and his principles, which
are already making fearful strides toward;
ultimate success. To hope to stem the tor.
rent, by remaining portion Of the party
which all around them, in Wisconsin, il
Michigan and in ohio, is amalgamatinl
with the free soil party, is perfectly idle
--Repubhcan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN
Hopeless.

The wing papers have INDUCED in great
deal of satisfaction in the expectation that
there would be difficulty in old Bennington
County. The following, which we take
from the Bennington Gazette, should teach
the Taylorites that it is useless to undertake
to use soft soap in that quarter. 1t is too
near the spot where blood was shed for the
purpose of establishing human freedom and
equal rights.
'But to speak plainly uPSn this subject.
Many of the wing papers we see have been
rearing and champing for fight and are
now out in full gusto. Gree SOilism,"
oLocoEocoism," and all the names that
they are acquainted with, are applied to
the party which is sworn to break down
the present power of Pro-Slavery-Taylor-
Whiggery. Some of them have been tout
upon" US, and given us pat upon the shout
der, saying: Chats right, good on your
spunk > wouldn't swallow eOery thing
down your democratic throat" &c. &c
Now, gentlemen, don't borrow any trouble
on our account, or on account of the de-
mocracy Of Bennington County, for we
can take care of ourselves without any
counsel from wing sources. We shall dc
great deal of work before the first Tues
day in September. Now don't "lend US
your aid" for we are sure that all wing
gerry can rally will be needed to carry on
the warfare of their own, even if General
Taylor should lend them his two hundred
slaves which he might do as we'll as not
for the the crevasse has put his plantation
in Louisiana out of working order.
And another thing is of the greatest i'm
portance that.the wings contrve some way
to agree which way to have the vexed tic
them) question of who got swallowed al
Mont elier, settled, so that they can al
spout alike upon such awful doings! Thil
should be done Immediately that all hands
can bawl "coolition coalition % in hap
by chorus, from now until fall.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
The Metropolis.

This Is large and beautifully executed sheet,
devoted to literature, news and general ints
gence, and published eskly in N. Y. city, at
$500 per annum, by Park Benjamin & Co., Mr..
H. being principal editor, assisted BY others. If
our old friend, Park, will only do half as well IN
this new undertaking as he did while establish
ing the well earned fame of The .Ne,o World,
once the best journal of the times, his paper will
be prize to the subscriber. The number we
have received is full of bright promise. Success,
abundant success to the enterprise.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
The Home Journal.

The first number of new series Of this
very deservedeIy popular Journal, is to be
ssued on the 9TH, of July with several new
and attractive features. This weekly at
$500 per an umn, devoted to literature and
news, both Foreign and Domestic, is one
OF model neatness, in execution, and OF
much taste and ability in the editorial man
agement. Although we do not think Mr..
Willis has built up for himself so endure
ing fame as, with his unquestoned gen.
JUS and talents, he could, aud should have
done, in consequence of his strange pro-
pensity to chase butterflies, or if you please
to waste SO much of his time and powers
in literary Chester-Eeldism, yet he most
certainly, in conjunction with the author Of
"Woodmau" spare that treep make a
newspaper which is inferior to no other of
the kind in the union.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
County Convention.

The Convention of the Free Democracy
for Caledonia County, held its meeting al
Danville last Thursday.
The Convention nominated for Senators
EPHRAlM CHAMBERLAIN, Esq. of Lyadom
and JOHN MCLEAN, Esq of Cabot. An ex.
cellent ticket.
We have only room to add, that the Con.
vention was fully attended, and that the ut
most harmony, and the very best feeling
characterized all lis deliberations. Pro.
ceedingS Rext week.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

10 The last CdledOnian is in deep trbu.
lation respecting Mr., Marsh, and begs oil
him not to accept the mission to CONSTANT.
nople, for the reason that, if he does, the
people of his district will send democrat
to Congress in his place. Only hear our
neighbor plead, and mark how he is proph.
ecying again
ave hope Mr.. Marsh will show himself
true Vhig and patriot, and decline the of
fee rendered to him. We would not risk
picayune on the chance Of filling Mr.
Marshs place in Congress by a whig"
We wish we could sympathise with oul
neighbor in his troubles. But we think Mr.
Marsh will do as he pleases- he will un
doubtedly accept the appointment-and al
to his successor in Congress, we are wilin,
to lei the people of the Third District cleo
whom they please; and as the c. says,
will probably be some one other than 7 ay
lor whlg. Success to Free Democracy
Star.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

greater, doubtless, on account Of the Circus
which performed hero the same day. In the
evening" Just as the nine o'clock train came with
IN hearing, long heavy plank was found laid
directly across the track, at tine entrance Of the
bridge, near the depot. Whether this was done
by some disafected Irish laborer, or others, is
not known but be that as it may, the Peipetra-
tor of this act, which, in this place, might have
DESTROYED the whole train, and with it many lives,
deserves to be hanged much more than many
victims OF the law who have committed murder
in the madness Of passion.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
Death of Ex-President Polk

Since our last, sensation has been produced
on the public mind by the announcement of the
death Of cx-Prcsident Polk. He died ut Nash
vile, on the 9Th inst but not of the cholera, it is
now stately at the age of "a, and many years
earlier in life than any of the Presidents. OF
Mr.. Polk, in connection with this event, the Era
remarks =" His constitution was much shaken
by his four years arduous labors in the PIesi.
dental office. This is no time to comment upon
the policy of his Administration, but, whatever
differences of opinion may prevail, few will de.
ny that he was u man of great nerve, remarka.
BILE firmness, and aptness of governing, and that
his brief administration of four years, in aetivi
ty, in enOrgy, and in magnitude of events, is I'm
surpassed in our history"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

The following communication from old Addi-
son County, gives a cheering account of the
prospects in that quarter. Notwithstanding all
the howlngs about the coalition" by the Tay
Tor presses, the people are satisfied with the
nominations, and will demonstrate it on the first
Tuesday Of September:
"The nominations take well in old Addison
County, and those of our friends who cast off
the burden they had been carrying, to accommo-
date the slavery eXtentlonists, appear to breathe
freer, and are improving in cheerfulness. You
may rest assured the Free Democracy of Addi-
son County will give a good account of them
selves in the coming election. There is no 9th.
er calculation cherished, but the State is ours af
ter September.
Our Taylor friends, tthe wings died Of Strang
ulaton a year since, in Philadelphia are il
great trouble, in view Of the union Of those whC
are pledged to make freedom real in all the de-
partments of our State and General Govern
ments. Well, many of us know how they feel
having tasted the bitter cup of political repent
ance; but as bringing forth fruits meet in such
cases, has been the means of giving US sub
stant,al relief, we intend to afford them all tn
aid in our power, that they may find deliverunc
from all their troubles. If this result il nj
reached by the kind method of persuasion, W
shall try the virtue of the ballot.
A LIBERTY VorER SINCE 1872"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
Opening of the Railroad to Mont

On Wednesday, the Goth inst, for the first
time, the echoes Of our northumberland CAPT
tai were awakened by the putting and rambling
Of the Steam Horse and his train. 1t was here, al
everywhere else, new thing under the sun, tc
a great portion of the inhabitants, and great wal
the throng from five to ten thousand) who as
sembled TO witness the novel introduction of thi
wondrVus triumph Of art, The gathering wa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
" A Mares Nest.N

Will the editor of the Watchman have the
fiankness to publish an extract Of letter writ.
ten by Judge Belser wherein he declares his op.
position to National Bank-lnternal improve
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the proceeds of the sales
of the pubic lands--the abrogation or modfsa
ton of the veto power-and a tariff for protec-
ton, either direct or incidental. There, Br
Walton, with a a wing candidate with such prin
ciples you will have an egg in the {" nest p
Will you do it?
Coalitions are not so bad after all, when theI
go to sustain the Taylor wing party
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

Corporations to the Rescue

wi PO4 dL4OuS 10 Inc MOSQUE
1t may be considered a small, or common
affair, that the Vermont Central Railroad
should advertise excursion tickets" on the
Sd, 4th and 9Th of July, at half price; but
the people in my vicinity regard it as dernier
resort to galvanize new life into the decaying
carcase of Taylor whiggery. If the main de-
sign is not to secure great rush at the TAYLOR
State Convention, why do the tickets cover the
third, fourth and ffh? and if that convention is
not to be favored above all others, why was not
this reduction made on the occasion of the con-
venton Of the Free Democracy
If the Central Railroad is to openly enlist in
the service of the slavehoding and slave breed
ing administration of Gen. Taylor, we think the
stock is doomed to a still farther reduction than
AZ per cent. One OF THE PEOPLE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

son, James Gram, Stephen Pierce, George
Williams.
WaitsfeA-Joh Campbell, c. E. JOS
lyn' David 9. JosIyn, Samuel Chapman, Ma
than Robinson.
Warren-DenSlOw Upham, Joseph A
CurIlss, Robert Hillerey, G, N. Brigham,
Ariel Holmes.
Worcestcr-H. D. Robbins, W. H. Coo
per, Tristram WOrthen, Horatio Templeton
William Bruce Jr.
Waterbwy-Joseph Barns, Josewh Moo
dy, Jr., ThOs. c. Seagel, Samuel Morse,
Baxter Whitney.
WoOdb~y-Jason W. Town, Dan'I Law
son. Jr', J. Il. Fowler, Joseph Ainsworth.
Judge MarstOn introduced the following reso-
luton which was adopted.
RESOLVED That in union there is strength
and that In unity and perseverance in this con.
test there is success-Thorefore Resolved, that
we strongly recommend to every democrat and
every free soil man In the State to forget all past
dl1erences and unite heart and soul in the effort
to redeem the State from Taylorism and all its
concommltants and give success to the com
mon cause By the election of our State and
County ticket and majority of the Represen-
tatives.
The following resolution was introduced by
0. H. Smith and adopted
Resolred, That Incorporating hostility tc
all institutions calculated tie abridge the just and
equal rights@ all, is a cardinal principle of the
Free Democracy.
The Convention then adjourned, sine die.
PAUL DILLIGHAM, President.
JACOB SCOrT, )So..o...o.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

we call attention to the article that follows,
"nlch Is from the pen of one intimately acquain-
ted with the affairs of this and other railroads in
new England, as we'll as the prospects of that
building to ogdensburg, which will connect with
the Vermont Central Road. From this gentle
mans article, appears that tho prospects of the
w. Central Road are much better than was sup
posed BY the writer of the article on that road
In our paper of last week. Every Bostonian
cannot but wish success to this road.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

Col. BENToN's SPEECH is making sad
havoc with the Democracy OfMiSsouri. The
Jefferson Inquirer, now the official paper
the Boonvil Democrat, and the St. Louis
Union, have taken sides with Col. Benton,
since his speech at Jefferson. The Metrop-
olitan and the Glasgow Banner have flung
out the flag of opposition, and the Repub-
lican says it is probable that the Fayette
Democrat will do likewise. The Platte Ar
gus, before the speech, was evidently dis
posed to take ground against COL Benton,
and the Louisiana Banner denounced the
appeal" on the strongest terms
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
Vermont Central Railroad.

The Vermont Central Railroad is a mart of
the line OF railroads from Boston to Ogdeusburg.
by this line of railroads barrel Of -four can be
placed in Boston, from Cleveland, at cost as
follows:--
From Cleveland to Ogdensburg 5000
From Ogdensburg to Boston $3.50
Total from Cleveland to Boston per Dbl, $3.50
and this is cheaper than the cost Of transporta-
ton from Cleveland to New York city, By any of
the existing channels. The completion Of the
whole line Of railroads from Boston to Ogdens-
burg istherefore great object for Promoting the
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28

MAINE. The house have adopted the
following preamble and resolve, ll2 to IA
and the Senate unanimously
Whereas, The people of Maine regarc
slavery with feelings of profound abhor
renee, as conflicting with the great princi
Piles Of freedom and free government, detri
mental to political progress, and it ough
not to be upheld or sanctioned in the CAPT
tai of our glorious Union, the very sanctu
airy Of liberty; therefore,
Resolved, That our Senators and Repre-
sentatyes in Congress be required to ust
their utmost influence to abolish slavery
and the slave trade in the District of Col
umbiu by all constitutional means"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-28
THE FREEMAN.

GFAll Communications to the Freeman,
whether on business of the paper, or for publi-
cation, should be addressed, postpaid, to the
Editors.