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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Shipwreck and loss of life.

Ship Elizabeth, from the Mediterranean,
and last from Gibraltar, went ashore on
Friday, on Fire Island, miles east of Ethe
lighthouse, near New York, and went to
peces-a total wreck The statue of CAL
houn was lost, with eight lives Portions
the wreck of the Elizabeth were strewn
along the beach for Two miles. There were
on board cabin passengers and IL men
belonging to the ship; 5 Of the crew per-
ished, with all the passengers, whose names
could uot be ascertained, excepting that of
Henry Summer, of Boston, Captain Hasty
died at Leghorn of small pox. The Eliza
beth came home under command of the
mate. Mr. Bangs. She had full cargo Of
marble, oil paintings and other articles.
From further reports of this sad disaster,
it appears that MIR. Sumner mentioned
above, was brother of Chas. Sumner, Esq.,,
of this city. When the bodies washed on
shore an Italian girl with an infant boy of
about Is months dashed to her body, was
found amoung the number. The New York
Express says, amoung the passengers by
this Inflated vessel, were the Count and
Countess OssIi, with their child, all Of
whom were lost. The lady will be recog-
nized as the late Miss Margret Fuller. an
authoress of note and foreign correspon-
dent of the Tribune newspaper, under the
signature of star. The ship belonged TO
Philadelphia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Southern Movement,

The Charleston Mercury correspondent
(says the Tribune) is quite spicy since the
adjournment of the Nashville Convention,
and various propositions are made for the
Equality or Independence of the South, and
the security of " Southern Rights" Clubs
on the plan OF those in existence among the
Garrisonian Aboitionists are thought the
most effective engines for the anninilation
of the North. The Mercury says:
Let Southern Associations be formed
in every State. Let old party names and
party affiliations be utterly discarded, and
the qualification for membership be simply
a solemn pledge of the candidate that he
will use every effort to secure the Southern
Equality and Southern independence.
Let there be State Southern Associa-
tons, composed of delegates from the SUBJ
ordinate Associations, each Association be-
ing entitled to one delegate, and those hav-
ing over fifty members to delegate Tor eve.
ry additional fifty, but no Association to be
entlteled to more than FIVE delegates.
When it is necessary for combined South.
ern effort, he State Associations can send
delegates to meet in General Council. Il
the organization is as perfect as it should
be, such Council would be able to speak au
thoritatlVely, and act decisively."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Interview Between Prof. Web.
ster and Ephraim Littlefeld.

On Wednesday afternoon. at the earnest So
licitaton of Prof. Webster, Mr.. Littlefeld, ia
nitor of the Medical College, ond principal wit
ness for the government, on the tlial of Profess
or Webster, visited the Jail, and had an inter
view with the condemned man, in the presence
of Mr.. Andrews, the jaior. AS he went into
the cell, Webster greeted him with great cor
dialily, taking him by the hand, and told him
that he had long been DESTROYS of seeing him,
in order to make his acknowledgements to him.
Prof. Webster said he had done him Lit eield)
great injustice, and asked of him forgive
ness,
Mr.. Iittlefeld repled-"I forgive you, DR..
Webster, with all my heart and pity and SYM
pathise with you" He told him that it was a
painful thing to 90 on to the stand and testify a
gainst him, but he felt it to be his DUTY, and he
had no right to shrink from it. If he had testi-
fed to anything that was not strictly correct, it
was not done Intentionally by him; if he had,
he asked his (Webster's forgiveness.
Mr.. Webster replied" Mr.. Litlefeld, all thai
you said ,cas true-you hare miSrepreSented moth
mg-bM as dying man, haze no recollection
IN regard 10 the siedge hammerm He requested
an interview with Mr.. Littlefeld's wife, who will
we understand, visit him.
Both Prof. Webster and Littlefield were much
affected during the interview, and they parted
with mutual good feeling.
We are also informed that DR. Webster seems
perfectly resigned and very penitent; tie says
that he has made his peace above and IS Prepar'
ed to die. His only sorrow Is concerning his
unfortunate family. The officers of the jail
have no apprehension that he will commit sui
eide. No one is allowed to see him unless they
hold permit from the sheriff.
The Times avs:
at is not the least singular fact among al
the circumstances of this affair." that Webster has
not yet resigned his Ewing Professorship o.
Chemistry and Mineralogy" in Harvard Univer
sty; neither has he been removed, nor has an
other been appointed in his pace-consequent
ly he is still full Professor, and 1t is full
Professor in the first seminary OF learning in the
United States, who will he executed on Friday
August 30, unless he anticipates his doom by
suicide"
We understand that Mr. Littlefed has pur
chased farm in Sharon, VT, with the reward
paid to him.
Mrs. Littefeld visited Prof. Webster in b
cell, yesterday afternoon. He receivedher yer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
The Declaration of Independence
Carried Out.

The subioined is the article in the recently
formed Constitution of New Mexico, prohibit
ing slavery, and though it efectually accom-
plishes the object, it cannot fail to strike every
one that it is nothing more than fair construc-
ton and logical sequence of The words it quotes
from our declaration of Independence. Now is
it not extraordinary, that while this is all the
Free Sellers contend for, that they should be so
opposed-so denounced and branded as fanatics,
ncendiaries and enemies to their country P
We challenge oil history to furnish an example
of greater absurdity, and a greater injustice
done to any class Of men in the civilized world.
Ed.
"Sec. 4. All men being born equally free and
independent, and having certain natural, inhe-
rent and inaienabe rights, amongst which are
the enjoying and defending Of life and liberty,
the requirement, possession and protection of
property, and the pursuit of and attainment Of
happiness: therefore, no male person shall be
held by law 10 serve any person as servant,
slave or apprentice, after he arrives at the age
of twenty one years nor female, in like man
ner, after she arrives at the age Of eighteen
years, unless they be bound By their otOn consent
after they drrive at such age, en- Gre bowud by iaO
fer punishment Of crime"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Sir Robert Peel.

1t is a remarkable coincidence, that while in
teligence of the sudden and unlocked for dealt
of Gen. Taylor was on the way across the At
antc to England, there was coming to us a
fcroSs9cprET - fOui England intelligence o.
the not less sudden and unlocked for death o.
Sir Robert Peel. At the last advices, this emf
nent statesman, like our own ilustrious Pres
dent, was in the enjoyment of robust health
and now both are lost TO the world forever.
Sir Robert Peel was among the tlrst-perhaps
he deserves to be cIassed as the very frst-oi
contemporary English statesmen. His mind,
naturally acute and sagaclous, was thoroughly
cultivated by liberal education, and constant ap-
picaton, and as he entered into public at an
early period, and from the first was active and
distinguished, his knowledge of public affairs
was only equaled by his skllful application of
that knowledge to practical purposes. A high
tory at the outset, and at one time regarded as
the great leader Of that party, he subsequently
became parliamentary reIoImer, and an adyo-
cate of Catholic Emancipation; and from rig
id protectionist, he passed into the ranks of free
trade. On this latter subject his opinions, it is
understood, had latterly very much changed;
and had he lived, it is not improbable that CO.
ation of parties would have restored him to the
post of prime Minister, which he had previously
adorned. AS parliamentary orator, he was
clear, graceful, and fuent-always smooth, but
rarely imprisoned; and as the chief of admin
istraton he was wise as well as prudent; not
bold, but determined; adapting his means with
great felicity to his ends; and impressing his
own countrymen and foreigners with the convic-
ton that while he was at the helm of state, the
interests and the dignity of England were Sc
cure from violent disturbances or improper ag-
erosion.
His death, at this particular juncture, will ex-
erciso large influence on British, and perhaps
Europeon, politics.-.North american.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
The Cause of Freedom.

This is nothing new. 1t is no modern enter
prise, now for the first time urged on the atten-
ton of the world. We announce no new prin-
ciples, nor do we ask for them any new applca-
ton. 1t is unjust for nti-slavery men to claim
to be, or to be stgmatzed as being, "modern
reformers." They are not. Their cause is as
old as the first encroacIment of arbitrary power
upon the rights of man. Then originated the
struggle which we prolong, and shall transmit
to others when our part is acted. 1t has indeed
varied in type and form accordingly as human
exigences have given it direction. Sometimes
the issue has been contested in one field, some
times in another; sometimes in one form or for
one right, and then another. AT one time it
becomes more highly religious, battling for the
right Of faith and worship, then piles its dead
upon the altar of civil freedom Now it con-
tends for the right of knowledge, then of wages;
now tor conscience, then for the ballot the bible,
religion, law. Whatever the immediate issue,
the cause is one. Luther plays the hero upon
one field, Hampden upon another; Washington
upon one and Wilberforce upon another; Kos
suth upon one, and Hale upon another. The
oppressed masses of Europe and the enemies of
slavery in America combat with the elements of
common tyranny. Their demaud is one-the
old one, which never died on the ear of despot-
sm-the GOd-g1ren rights Of man, and their pro.
lection by government and Ldw.
Here is our cause--our party-here we stand,
animated by the revealed designs of Heaven,
and by the cheering evoutions Of His Provi.
dence. By our civil power we mean to run
line of everlasting boundary around the tyranny
OF the country, drive back its usurpations upon
constitutional freedom, and re. animate the fed
eral government with its useful impulses and
purposes Of liberty. These we would make the
language of the law and spirit of the people till
our beloved land is redeemed, and the cries Of
our oppression fall no more upon the ear of
Heaven. a.
Christianity n.ust be made to ISSUE ils writ Of
byJvuS torpds for the body and soul of the slave,
summon the inveteate STAKEHOLDER to its bar,
there to meet The verdict of Crime, and bear its
responsibilities. Against oppression christianity
here must be brought into sympathy with its
Author, and that spirit control its admnistra-
tion.-PoHland Enquirer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Sad Mortality.

We have before us, says the St. Louis
Republican, letter written by Geo. R.
Bradley, and dated Liberty, June 2lst.
The writer says that his wagon, to which
were attached his brother and himself, from
Union county, ILL.,, H. ]. Ostetter, from
Chester, ILL.,, and two of the McDills, from
Union county, ILL.,, left independence with
81 others, OIL the 18th June when one day
out, one of the company was attacked with
the cholara; on the third day they were
stopped by the cholera andlsmall pox break
ing out among them; they remained en-
camped two days, during which time they
lost ten men. A resolution to turn back
was unanimously adopted On the return
route there were seven deaths before reach
ing Independence, where the company dis
banded-onIy ten out of ~ surviving.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01

HE Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE, in being sud
denly advanced to the Executive chair Of the
nation, has become the object of very general
curiosity with all classes of the people. The
following brief biographical sketch of him will
possess interest at this time.
Hon. Willard Fillmore, President of the Uni.
ted States, was born IN Summer Hill, Cayuga
County, N. Y, January 9TH, 1900 His father.
Nathaniel Fillmore, is farmer, still living in
Erie County, N. Y. Mr.. Fillmore spent four
years, Ill early life, in working at the clothier's
trade, and during that time devoted all his leis.
ure hours to reading and study. At the age of
nineteen he attracted the notice of Judge Wood,
OF Cayuga Co., who took him into his Office
In 1921 he removed to Buffalo and entered law
office, teaching for his maintenance until the
year 1923, when he was licensed to practice in
the court of common pleas.
In 1927 he was admitted an attorney of the
Supreme Cont of the State of New York. In
1929, he was elected member of the Assem-
bly, from Erie County, ana was twice reelected.
lie was elected to Congress in the fall of 1882,
and after the expiration of his term resumed the
practice of his profession. In 1886, he was a
gain sent to Congress, and was subsequently
re elected for another term. During this ses-
sion he was placed at the head of the committee
OF ways and means. In 1874, he was nominat-
ed by the wing party as their candidate for
Governor. In lS47, he was elected Controller
of the State. In 1913, he was elected Vice
President Of the United States. and on the 4th
of March, 1910, he entered upon the duties of
the office.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
THE OLD LIBERTY MEM.

In contemplating the magnitude which the
anti-savery movement has now assumed in this
country, our mind has often reverted to
those who commenced it, and as often as it
has done SO, have we been impressed with the
thought, that fany class Of men on earth ever had
reason to feel proud of their conduct, it is the
old Liberty men of the North. And when they
look back on the "night of years." through
which they almost hopeessly labored to awaken
the public mind to sense of the wrong of
slavery, and the danger of its subverting our free
institutions, if sustained, and had only to point
to the warnings of the best and wisest of our
political fathers, and that Declaration of Inde-
pendence which the nation had solemnly adopt
ed, to confirm their opinions, and prove the truth
oftheir statements they look back on the
times when they were ridiculed as men of one
idea" and even prosecuted and hunted down as
bigotted fools or wild fanatics
"When jeerd the scol6ng crowd behind,
When Knocked before the tyrant train,
And one by one the true and kind
Fell falnting in their path of pain"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
The Compromise in New Hamp,
shire.

Ever since the Clay Compromise was in
lroduced IN the Senate, combined and
desperate effort has been making by the
Patriot and its kin, to range New Hamp-
shire in favor of the infamous measure
TO effect this, no stone was left unturned
no pains were spared. But, as the result
shows, all to no purpose. A more unmis-
taxable condemnation of that scheme than
is contained in the following resolution
passed by the House of Representatives
the last day of their session, cannot be ex
pressed in words. Whether our whole del
egation in Congress shall conform to tn,
unalterable" will of the people on th
question, remains to be seen. The resolv,
passed by vote of one hundred and TWEEN
ty-seven to twenty.six:
ResolUed, That the people of this Stat
are bound by no compact, express or i'm
piled, to suffer the introduction of SLAYER
into territory now free +; and that they ar
unaIterabIy opposed to the erection of an
Territory, without its prohibition by pos
tive law Ind. Dem.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
Mr.. Hale and Mr., Webster.

MIR. Hale last week in the Senate rather dis
concerted Mr., Webster by one of those pointed
hints for which he is famous. Mr.. Webster in
his celebrated speech had ridiculed the incon-
grulties of the opposition to the Compromise
bill
Mr.. Hale admitted that the picture was anus
ing, but it had two sides, thou Oh Mr.. Webster
had shown only one.
"Sir, dlsclaim speaking of the Senate, or of
any particular Senator; but will call the at
tentlon OF the Senate to what have seen.
have seen meeting of the friends of this bill
not in the Senate, of course-and that it may
not be supposed that speak of individuals, |
will designate the individuals whom | mean by
the names OF States, aud that cannot offend
anybody, because there are great many peo-
pie in every State. Wei, SIR have seen
meeting of the friends of this bill, and that not
very long ago. | went into this meeting, sir {;
and the first thing saw were two honorable
gentleman-honorable for their years. honorable
for their talents, honorable for the high rank
which they sustain in the country saw these
two honorable gentlemen sitting cheek to lowl,'
arm IN arm alfectlonatey Consulting each other :;
and will designate these two old gentleman
by the names of Michigan and Kentucky,
Laughter not meaning anything personal, be-
cause use the names of the States as an ind-
cation OF their sentiments. Well, sir, it was
happy sight, and augured well for the perpet-
uity OF the Union, and for the continued exer.
else OF those fralernal feelings which we are oil
so anxious to see restored. Sir, it did my heart
good. IA taught Next to them saw two
other gentleman, who appeared to have been re-
Gently acqualnted-gentleman of high reputa-
ton, OF commanding influence in the country.
These names will designate by the names Of
Mississippi and Massachusetts They were TAX
ing sweet counsel together proceeding TO the
same end, but coming to it BY different steps,
One, sir, was frey youth, Ilaughter,1 and he
denounced the Wilmot Proyiso as infamous,
and as "a thing that ought to be buried : and,
says he, this bill is the tbng That does it and
therefore am in favor of it5 Saws the othel
gentleman, with quiet and subdued manner
1T is rather hard, Mississippi: for a few years
ago ielt solicitude for this very measure
which you are denouncing. Ii is hard for me
to hear you denounco it in this way. Had We
not better turn it over to tha laws of God ant
physical geography? Agreed, says Missls
slppl, and we will 60 together and support tn
6li.' Well, sir, saw other gentlemen whom
had never seen before.
"Mr. FoOte. Will the gentleman allow mi
to ask him a single question: u,aughter
!" Mr. Hale. Ceftqinly,if only question;
"Mr. FoOte. Only for question; and
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
One of the Cabinet Declined.

The Hon. Mr.. Pierce has declined the post Of
Secretary of the Interior, in Fillmore's Cabinet
and Judge Conrad, of La, is appointed to supply
his place. Is this not the Judge Conrad to whom
was awarded some years ago, a prize of 800 fo
a poem on Liberty? If SO, we hope he will bring
some ofthe fine principles of liberty he exhibit
ed in that effort, into the Cabinet along witt
him from present appearances they will all b.
needed there.