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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30
TEE TlMEs-OU.R DUTY.

1t is apparent, that there is Il somewhat stormy
agitation of the political elements. Mr.. Web
ster's figure that the imprisoned winds were
let loose" is, doubtless not all fiction. In such
times, it is ever the duty of the patriot 10 enlarge
the circumference Of his vision, as well as he
mays to rise above localities, and survey the acho,e,
and comprehend, as fully as he can, all the parts,
and oct for The weywe Of the Republic. From
tht emincnce, he may look back along his own
path, and if there be deviation from the line of
duty, he is prepared to avoid the error in the fu-
ture; and if he sees others following mistaken
lights, ard exposed to peril, he is in position
to hold up The signal, which may be seen from
afar, that those, who will, may return, and be
safe, and aid in the preservation of others, and
the State.
The moving cause of this dgitqiion-thc God
ofthe "imprisoned clements" now looscd, is
NEGRO SLAVERY. Shall THAT become the con-
trolling element of this '' FREE REPUBLIC p
Shall IT be permitted, without hndemnce, to e.
merge from is own domain, and 8uJluc, and op.
propriate to itself that of FREEDom? Has the
government no pO,cr to hedge about its free ter
rtories, and protect .fIeemen from the Impressions
of slavery? These are important questions. In
regard to them, it behoovcs us to act wisely, vet
firmly.
This government is CONSTITUTIONAL in its
form; its sovereignty is that Of LAW. To that
sovereignty, we concede, our entire allegiance
is duet has right to claim that, uf us, as its
own. When that law is expounded by the lc.
gitnnte organs of Observation-Disclosures WE
think wisely or unwisely--it is authoritative
and binding upon u.s. until, in way known to
the law, it shall be rghted. The constitution,
an some Of its details, is very different from what
we could have wished but we take it as it is
tits the sheet-anchor of our hopcs-its the pal
ladium ofour LIBERTY. Fit demands "right
hand" or fright eye" the oblation is ready
If, memorable, it claims the "pound of flesh" let
itbe taken, but not one drop ofbIOO3"
Having rendered to the constitution our ale
giance-having offered upon it our sacrifice,
we demand in turn, that it shall fulfil to us, and
the people, its Legitimate office. 1t was " OR
pAINED AND EsTABTisHEp" says the sacred in
strumcnt, to "PRoMoTE THE GENERAL VEL.
FARE, AND SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY
TO OURSELVES AND OUR Pos1ERITY" 1t was
first consecrated in the heart Of the American
people, in securing the blessings of liberty" fol
all time, to the Northwest territory, which nov
comprises within its limits, more than .fve mil
honSoffeemen, and has become the very hear
ofthe nation, propelling, at every pulsation, it
youthful, FREE and renovating blood Throughout
every vein and artery of the body polite. IL
that people may the lovers of freedom look will
the greatest hope, They will never shackle thei
free limbs, nor sell their brth-right for augh
not truly republican; and if the mildew of Afr
gan slavery shall eyer rot away the ligament
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

than before. Edward overlook her, and was hol-
ding on his course; but as he passed, she turned
away her head and called him a murderer. At
the sound of this epithet, Edward made dead
pause, and looked at Alice with face much
longer than it used to be. lie drew in his
breath twice, as if going to speak, but he only
swallowed great mouthful of air, and held his
peace.
They were soon all three in the parlor, and in
no little terror and agitation of mind Embossed
the pack, the principal commodity of which was
a stout young man, whom Edward had shot
through the heart, and thus bereaved of exist
ence in few minutes To paint the feelings,
or even the appearance of young Edward dur
ing this scene, is iRpossible-he acted little, he
spoke less, and appeared in hopeless stupor-
the most Of his employment consisted in gulping
down mouthsfu'l of air, wipng his eyes, and
staring at his associates.
1t is most generally believed, that when Ed.
ward fired at the pack, he had not the most dis.
tant idea of shooting a mln--but seeing Alice so
jealous of it, he thought the Colonel would APP
prove of his intripidlty, and protect him from
being wroLged by the pedler--and besides, he
had never got chance ola shot at so large
thing in his life before, aud was curious to see
how many folds of the PedIer's fine horber
dashery ware Copehapen would drive the drops
through; so that when the stream Of blood burst
from the pack, accompanied with the dying
groans ola human being, Edward was certainly
taken by surprise, md quite confounded he in
deed asserted as long as he lived, that he saw
something stirring nthe pack, but his eagcrness
to shoot, and his terror on seeing what he had
done, which was no more than what he might
have expected, had he been certain he saw the
pack moving, makes this asseyeration very
doubtful.
They made all possible speed in extrcating
the corpse, intending to call medical assistance,
but it was to late; the vital spark was gone for
ever. "Aos" SAID old Richard, holving deep
sigh, "poor man, It's all over with him wish
he had lived La little longer to have rcponed of
this; for he surely died in bad cause. Poor
man! he was somebody's son, and no doubt dear
to them, and nobody can tell how small crime
this hath, by regular graduation, become the
fruits Of" Richard came twice across his eyes
with the sleeve Of his shirt, for he still wanted
the coat; thought of tender nature shot
through his heart. "Alos if his parents are
alive how will their hearts bear this, poor crcp-
tures" said Richard weeping outright, "poor
creatures! God pity thom"
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

South, when any little difference happens
to occur. Such man is a disgrace to the
name of republican. We say, let the South
call Southern Convention, and proclaim
treason as soon as they pleas-then let the
Free States and the wise slave States who
will not join the reasonable Convention,
proclaim freedom to every human being Of
whatevr race or color, and receive bac K the
erring States, free from the stain Of slavery.
Compromise anything but right and Justice.
Is fright 10 extend slavery? All will answer
No. Then never compromise to extend
it,"
This is the tone of paper printed in a
sIaveholding State This the rebuke it
utters against Northern serviity! Pride
-shamc-lf nothing else, should Induce
free men to equal ito speak and act for
Freedom as it speaks and acts.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30
Truth in a Nutshell.

The Albany journal says "a comprom-
Use IS defined to be " a settlement by con-
cesslons." How, then, can the proposition
reported by the committee of thirteen be
called compromised One portion of the
country demands The territorial organization
ofNew Mexico g. Utah, vitA the Proviso.
Another portion demand their organization
without the Provso. The Senate commit
tee bring in compromise" bill which
proposes to do the Very thing which one of
the parties do not aoiSh to haze done. Where
is the spirit of compromise in this !--where
the concessions" which should dignity it
as a compromise? 1t is an abuse of terms
to call it by any such name.
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a kennedy for Tho LA r1uilib-
rum,

Correspondent of the Scientific American
recommends to the South /. the embarking in
"0'''ac'urers and the arts as the surest way of
regalnlng the lost equilibrium so often alluded
TO Oy the Southern Partisan Leaders. There
would be much in the idea II it could be carri-
Gu out But this can never be done under their
present system. The FIRST Indispensable step to
secure the advantages promised by the writer ia
to do away Slavery then those advantages
with the thousand social and political bessipp
of which the blinded South are now deprived,
would follow of course.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

PeHengilfS Agency. Mr.. S. NJ. Pettengill ap-
pears to have established his agency for ncwsPa-
per advertising, subscription and collecting on
hrm basis and we, in common with numer'
GUS others of the country press, have alreadyre-
celved too many substantial evidences Of his en-
'erprlse not to believe him worthy Of at least
share Of public patronage.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30
Whig State Convention,

The, Burlington Free Press of 22d inst con-
tdins acall by the Wing State Committee for a
Wing State Convention to be he'd at Mont.
Pelier @ the 18th of July next 1t is brief and
contains no expositions for the principles or
ground work for the next political campaign in
the STATE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

W The long examination the Wentworth's
and others, has closed, and resulted in the decis
ION that they be delivered up for examination
and h'al in New Hampshire, on the rcquisltiOn
of the Governor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

VI W.. T. Burnhams Hat and Cap Store,
US VIII be seen by peep into our advertising
colemns, is still full and furnishing. Those
coming to our village in want of anything in bis
line will not be very likely to go away dissatisfied
win either the price Oh quality of the purchases
they make by giving him call.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

[Wele much 9 ailied at seeing the old Lib
erty portion of our present organization waking
up. Articles like the following, from one of
them, WILDE warmly welcomed to the columns
Of this poer so long as we control them.-ED ]
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30
TAYLORIsM WORKING OUT.

We call the attention of our readers and the
the public to the following article from the Al
bany Atlas, or the new attitude assumed by the
Presidential organ. The Administration begins
to exhibit Its direct hostility to the enactment of
the Plovlso and even to the admission o! Cali
fornia, unless the other Territories are left open
to the admission of Slavery. The Administra
ton is getting the mask off and beginning to ex,
hibit open opposition to the spirit and principles
of the Free States. The people of the North
have been betrayed in the election of Taylor
Brandon Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-30

They who contend for the admission of Cali
ornia as part of the Presidents platform, with
any reserved purpose of lettering the remainder
of the territory at any time, either as territory
or States, with the "Wmot Provso," in our
judgment abuse the name of the Administration,
-[WnsklnrLnn Rnnnhlic Nav 6
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-17

EXEMPLARY DAMAeEs.-We have read with
much interest, in our exchange papers, an accounI
Oi Mr.. VIM. Smedley's attempt to pcrsecute a wur-
Thy orphan girl of eighteen years for refusing 10
work IN his Shawl Factory in KensngtOn, Penn
sylvania. He sought TO harass aud subluc her by
charging her with stealing tribes of yarn, SC. Al
three or four unsuccessful efforts, and threat
effect his purposes should il cost him 500 sonc
generous friends took up for the girl aud sued the
rich employer Tor malicious prosecution, with the
following result:
The judge charged the jury that, If Mr.. Smedey
had prosecuted the girl IN gOOd faith, and from an
impression made upon him by the communication
vf others that (cven il her innocence
proved) il the policy Of the law protect those
who prosecuted, consequently Miss Davis could not
recover damages; but that, If said prosecution was
commenced and carried Oh by Sinedley from mere
"niaucc," and without any reasonable or ptlpable
cause, the jury ought To lind verdict for Mss Da-
vis and ii they believed tins To be ftct--that the
witnesses had combined with Mr. Sncdey "
blacken the girl's charscter--they bound 10
give exemplary damages
The jury in short time rendered verdict o
''hve thousand four hundred dollars"
Troy Budget
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onions FROM TIME IMMEMoRIAL.-To give some
idea TO those who have not thought tho subject
Of the effects Of age upon cultivated soil, snail
here mention fact that struck me "a being not a
little singular at the time il occurred. At Duns
tsffDage, near Oban, in Argylshire, Scotland
which is a mountainous country, and naturally
barren soil, small garden was pointed out 10 me,
on which was growing at the time one Of the finest
crops of onions had ever seen took notice OF il
with some degree of surprise, because | had seen
no other crop of onions in thai district that was
tolerable; but my surprise was good deal aug
mented on being told that the present crop in that
garden was by no means remarkable; that IL had
been cropped with onions, year after year, from
time imnemorIal; that the present owner of it,,
who a man above eighty years of age, had
never any other crop than onions upon that
ground and that the Oldest person alive, when he
was boy, had told him the same thing, and the
crop always excellent one. Dunstafinage
was royal palace, belonging TO the kings of Scot
land at an carly period OF their history, almost be
yond record and there be little reason TO
doubt that this garden was brought under cutiva
ton at that time, that IL cannot be less than
hve.hundred years old. and probably several hun
dred years more. question much If the soil could
have been rendered capable of producing
sive crops of such fine onions, Tor great many
years after IL was first turned up from the waste,
by any device that the ingenuity Of man could
have suggested. To Judge, then. Uf the most pro-
htable mode Of cropping such old soils, by the
rules that would apply to those which had not had
time 10 be fully nIatured, would be very absurd.
Many cases Of this sort would no doubt occur on
survey Of the Netherlands could IL be properly
effected.-Dr anderson.
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ORoANrzATIoN OF LABoR.--very considerable
Efforts are making, IN many parts of the Union, to
organize the labor OF the country in some way, so
to empower it, in the contest which labor is
waging with capital, to maintain its proper and
rightfui position of equality with capital. The
progress made in this has been very considerable
and success is better indicated than in similar
movements heretofore. The great secret of sue
in this phianthropc effort of society will be
TO find the path in which its friends for.
ward, free from antagonisn with other interests.
There is naturally no reason why capital and labor
should oppose each other; and they do not, unless
one obtains undue ascendcncy over the other
or this ascendency there is less danger from labor
than capital because labor cannot 80 readily accu
mulate itself in masscs but when accurnu-
lates, the other must combine TO compete with it,
and as one man can only command the labor OF one
man, many men must combine to meet the oppo-
sition of aggregated capital. The great drawback
upon this combination is the difficulty of harmon
izng so many minds as WELD the ownership of the
labor 10 act against the few minds that con-
troll the capital. Hence the thousands of failures
in these enterprises of combined labor.
We augur more success now, because the organ
izations under the management of int lii
gence than formerly, and time has matured better
plans Many societies now formed in the east
ern Cities among the various branches of mechan-
ical industry, which promise success. We hope
they may be prosperous, and the result be what
il ought 10 be. We shall note the progr, s., and
report.-Dayfon Transcript
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Troy Budget.

Of the New Orleans Picayune, writing FROM Hava-
ma, says:
The Spanish naval force in these waters is COM
posed of the following vessels Ship. Of Ihen So
berano, ~ guns; frigates Isabel H. ~; Perla, ~
guns; E~persnza, AZ; Cortes ~; steamers Blasco
de Gsrsy, guns aud $50 ho, power; PIzsrro,
(pov flag ship,) gons and $50 horse power; Al.
vsro de Bszan, guns and l60 horse power; Isabel
la Catolica, guns and 100 horse power sOops-of-
war Louisa Fernando, q guns; Colon, 10 guns;
briggs Patricia, 30 guns; HabaDero, u guns Ner-
won, 10 guns; hermaphrodite brig Viilsvicences,
guns; schooners Habanero, guns; lsabel II, 3
guns; Juanita, gun; Tcresita, gun; Christina,
gun; Churruca, gun; and gun-boat ponaciOn,
gun. Total, 377 guns. OF these, all now at
sea except the linc-of- battle ship Congreso.
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CoLoNIzATIoN.-Ths is one of the most impor-
tnnt movements of an extraordinary age. That it
alone will ever extinguish slavery in the States
is hardly TO be expected; but that il has benefit
ted thousands of coiored emigrants and is destined
to benefit still larger numbers, is certain. Equally
certain is it, that the descendants of those who
captured the coast of Africa, and sold into
slavery in America are destined 10 be the messen-
cd land Of their fathers and the instruments in the
Infamous traffic in slaves but for converting a
tinent, which has been shrouded in the darkness Of
barbarism for ages, into the abode of civilization
arts, and sciences The experience of two centu-
res has demonstrated the fact, that the negro
arc capable Of civilizations; much more s. than the
aborigines OF this and most other countries. The
wild Africans are in quite as hopeful condition
we're the Britons. our progenitors, in tn; time OF
Julius Cesar. When Africa shall be reclaimed md
enlightened, the founders of the Colonization Soce-
ty will be looked back TO with yeneration and en-
balIned in the memory of millions. Great have
been his services 10 his country, we believe the
time will come when the name of HENRy CLAY
will be revered for the important part he took
in the colonization Of Africa.
We hope 10 zee this work progress. II is the only
effectuai means Of putting end 10 the slave
trade; and the money expended in maintaining n
squadron on the coast of Africa would have been
better laid out in transporting coloniss to Liberia
Crowds would 60 there il they had the means In
the effect it IL to exercise upon the destnes Of the
world, this emigration is not less important than
that to the Paciric coast Of America.
Albany State Register
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From The Ne,o York Journal Of Commerce.

ANoTHER NEW LIFE Insurance PLAN.-An i'm
portant and valuable system of life insurance has
been brought into practical operation by The Uni
ted States Life Insurance Company in this city.
We alludc TO nsurancrs payable to the persons
taking poicies, should they live 10 attain stated
ages; dying before Ih' sc 8, the amounts in
sured revert To their heirs representatives
Thus, a person "a years Of age, paying $54 so
annually, secures s. 900 for his iani,y If he should
die Immediately after effccting the insurance; but
if lives to the age of forty years, he receives that
amount himself, with his share of the profits of all
the business transacted by the company during the
whole period in which he has been insuring AT
81 years of age, paying S46 20 annually secures
equal benefits of the amount. or before at
tanning the age of so. Beginning at the age Of 40,
a payment of S45 10 per annum secures the same
or before attaining the age of co. and youth
Is years of age may obtain tho same advantages,
before the age Of so, by the payment of SIS 20
per annum.
We have cited these to show the practical
operation Of this system OF life insurance.
The principle is beautiful combination Of the
Savings Bank and the Life Insurance Company,
afording immediate protection to the family or de-
pendants, in the amount insured, and securing to
The insurer, if he lives, the full advantages of
investment of money at interest. 1t secures from
small savings the means Of establishing business,
of procuring homestead, at periods of life when
the accomplishment of either OF these objects fire.
quently becomes an absorbing topic of domestic 90
licitudc.
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MAKE YoURsELvEs.-If there il man who has
any right be proud, II is he who stand up be
fore the world and say, ." have made myself"
Relying on no influential friends; ON Inherited
wealth on nothing but indomitable zeal aud spot
less virtue he has worked his way from poverty TO
wealth-from ignorance TO knowh dge-from OBJ
scurity To distinction. Why should he not be
proud? But such men are never lifted up by pros
perity. They are always meek and humble They
are the who safe patterns for all to follow.
Tuey forget the pit whence they were taken.
nor the kind hand of Providence which has led them
all the way through trial and sorrow up TO the pres
ent hour
II you would gain the honors worth possessing
il you would be beloved and respected by all around
you, initiate those who. through patient zeal and
inh, xible virtue, have risen to seats oi distinction
Be not ambitious TO get wealth, or to rise for the
sake OF power-but let your ambition prompt you
10 deeds of usefulness. la every transaction with
mankind, let strict integrity mark your doings
iuordnate love OF money often leads Inen 10 the
performance of and deeds Of which their
fsmiies aud children hear the last, aud ~hich
pain their feelings 10 the close OF life. BE careful
OF rneanness-ot every thing that is not 'rfcctly
f,ir, just and honorable. In this way only you
secure name which unborn generations will re-
peat with pleasure Oiire Branch.
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JACOB SNIDER, JR.'S


THE UNDERSIGNED would resPectfully eall
QUORs.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &c, in their purity his
longer erpeencs the bustnes conducted by hun,
and more drecf personal kno, ledge tcih the
,pins RTo,ping disfrien ~ Europe than is possessed
by any oDier house IN this city afford assurance for
The character and quality Of all articles sold by
him.
The arrangements Of his store and vaults are
such make thcm fact, the substitute Tor the
cellar Of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots OF choice
Wines for special occasions, can be supplied, at the
shortest notice, with w decdntsd for immediate
use including Wines France and Germany, not
usually 10 be obtained here.
COUNTRY TRADE and HOTELS supplied at
wholesale prices on moet favorable terms.
CLUBS will find il much to their advantage TO or
der from the subscriber.
FAMILIES command the best Of Table Wines
at pery Io,c prices, also the cheapest sorts OF
Wines and Liquors, FOR CULINARY PUR-
POSES
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Messes,
and others nj a distance, can be supplied land
havs them sent by "PACKAGE EXPRESS y
FREE OF CHARGE,) with Wines, &c, for
table, by the dozen, or in cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice, by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, TO
JACOB sNIDER Jr.,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, &C,
10 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
hy-sEGA AIRS, of direct importation from Havana,
Of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
sl9 TO $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city.
Jan. lb-dtf