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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
1850

The Constitution has also failed to protect our
colored citizens when they go TO Scuthean
States. 1t has proved defective on this point
We are willing to amend it, but we would strike
out the entire provision relating to fugitive
slaves. No such clsusc can find place IN any
new Constitution.
In conclusion, would assure Southern
gentlemen, that a portion of Our orthefti citi-
Zens have determined on reforming the abuses
which have rendered this nation subsertient to
the Slave Power.
We wish all to understand distinctly and full
ly our views and Interior designs We intend
to limit and cohfne slavery to its present
bounds; to repeal all acts of Congress which
sustain that institution; and totally to separate
the people of the free States and the Federal
Government from all responsibility of sustaining
slavery or the slave trade; to restor the Gov
eminent to the position relative to that lnstltu-
ton in which it was placed by the Constitution.
We then hope 10 direct its energies aid the In
1uence of the nation in favor OF JUSTICE OF truth,
oil liberty, and of humanity.
am aware of the efforts now making to ar
range and 10 compromise these questions 10
quiet this agitation TO roll back the tide OF
popular feeling now manifested, not only In cur
free States, but in Europe, and throughout the
civilized world. Sir, feeble and importent are
the powers of Congress, when brought in con-
tiict with the rising voice OF the people now
heard in every quarter of our nation. Can we,
by legislation, take from twenty millions OF free
men their conscicnces, their Thoughts, the'T
judgment? Can wo prohibit their investlga'
tons of truth? This struggle has been going
on for centuries Men may denounce it. but II
will 90 forward. Reforms in all ages, and in oil
nations, have been denounced. Oppression
Guilt, and Crime, always seek silence and dark
ness; but as intelligence increases and be
comes more and more generally difused, abus'
es will be corrected, and the work Of retorma'
ton will proceed.
For The last twelve years have watched the
progress of this great political revolution. 1T
advance has been regular, constant, and unlter
rupted have seen the influence of the Exc
cuive, of Congress, Of the public press genera
ly, and of politicians, put forth to retard 1T
progress, but they have not even checked Its on
ward course.
The arrogance Of the Slave Power has beer
beaten back; the spirit of Northern servlllt.
has been rebuked, and brought into contempt
the freedom of debate has been regalned; tn,
advocates of truth and justice have increased
and are already seizing upon the strong hold
of oppression. In gu: State Legislatures, tn
language of freedom and Of truth finds abun
dant utterance. With the most mistaken conf
dence, in the assurance of unwaverlng faith,
expect, at no distant day, to see this Govern
meut and the people of the free States redeem
ed aud purified from the guilt and the crime
slavery.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09

Mountains, after crossing hands last year over
one of the most truly republican platforms ever
erected, and after cOntendiag tremendously and
manfully through one campaign, be seduced
from their fealty rev, and be made to repudiate
principles SO just in themselves, and so freely
and SO strongly avowed? Will they thus stul
tify themselves? Will they thus discard tire
popular and increasing sentiment with regard to
slavery, now becoming the sole, great question
of the day, for creeds engendercd only in the
darkness and despotism of past ages? No: it
can never be- and most wofully do these schem-
ing leaders and advocates of a National party, to
be built up at the expense ofthcse palpably cor
rect principles of the North, mistake the virtue
and consistency four people, if they dream 9TH
wise. No. the course will be onward instead Of
retrogade.
Revolutions do not go backwards
" Freedoms battle once begun,
Bequeathed from bleeding sire ~ sen,
Tho bafaed of, is always won"
With regard to Mr.. Benton, though the free
soilers may not realize the hopes which his
present course may lead them to entertain of his
future action, yet for what he has done they feel
to thank him; ard when they look upon him as
Southern man and slave holder on whom
they have no claims, they cannot but admire the
high national ground he has taken, and the bold
ness and ability with which he has thus far main
tainedit against the political hercsies Of hol'
low hearted abstractonists, and the INDUSTRIOUS
positions of Southern partisans
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
The Observation-Disclosures
Leaders.

The colirss Of Clay and Webster is crushing
the administration. Neither of these great
Wing chiefs are giving their aid to the admin
lstraton already sinking beneath the blows Of
Its political enemies, Their conduct is certainly
unlustlfia6le and iactiuus. Clay seems deter
mined to rule or ruin. lie is fully determined
TO aVenge himself upon the men who slaughtered
MIN at Philadelphia. The fires of ambition
ourn as brightly IN his bosom now as ever. Ar
rogant, bold, reckless, determined, he is exerting
all MS mighty personal interest-an influence
iar greater than that Of any man IN America
70 enect compromise OF the slavery question.
u Is to be feared he will succeed in his efforts.
we oster sulks. He veers, shifts, hcstates.--
Having no moral courage, he is incapable of
leading or guiding. He now has To follow his
master, Henry Clay, whom, he hates with intense
hatred Clay despises him. Both hate the ad.
mnlstraton and its advisers. Both want TO be
candidates for the succession-bolh are lgginp
their political graves. Tho American neonlo
have too much sense md patriotism 10 elevate
either Of these old, corrupt politicians. Give ms
the meanest drill sorgem ia the late war with
Mexico, rather than either u these men,
The New York Evening Post, rei,,rins TO tho
course OF these men in regard to the Admins.
tiOn, says:
at Is remarkable with what Indifference tho
more eminent men Of the wing party in the Sen.
ate leave him president Taylor to his fate when
these assaults are made upon him. No Aiar
comes forward to throw his shield before he
threatened person of the King of Men. When
ne IS attacked IN the vital point Of fidelity. hie
word, he is not defended by the gallant and
dashlng Clay, ten words from whom would Ia
MIN more service than ten speeches from ms
other len Wing members of the Senate ,ho
eloquent Corwin does not open his lins ,no
dexrous rhetorician, Webster, is silent he dc
nihed Mangum has no apology to make for b;To
He is left to be defended by such soldiers Of Gor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
FREEMAN, MONTPELIER, VERMONT,

Treasury, if retained. should be altered" but in
what particular, is not named. One solitary
principle for the action Of government is evolv-
ed pGrturient monies Let there be no EsgiSlG'
iion for the Territories" A fit doctrine for a
blank President, not fit 10 be made !" but the
very doctrine Of which his rival in the Prosiden'
tiaI canvass, was the exponent, and for which
all the dogs of whiggery were let loose upon
him. Nonintervention," says Zachary Taylor.
and myriad Of blood suckers, through gdrgng
threats, bawl non intervention thousand
venal presses, whose ink, shed in denouncing the
same measure, is not yet dry, wheel about, as
it by military, command, and daelare they no,c
see in it profound wisdom. All this passes in
review before the sagacious mind Of Henry
Clay, and with what biting sarcasm with what
whitening contempt did he enquire " if this was
WING DocTRtNES We will hereafter examine
the ureck of State, Of which zachaiy Taylor is
the pilot.
ROGER SHERMAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
CONGRESS.

Journals of Congress since our last present so
little that is new or important that we have O.
mitted to publish them in form in our this week 5
issue.
In the House, Mr.. Wilmot has made strong
speech against slavery. He is to be followed
by Mr.Winthrop. A joint resolution for tho free
navigation of the st. Lawrence has been report
ed by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The
Census Bill has also beer considerably discuss
sed
In the Senate, little or nothing has been ac-
complished.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
A Word to Our Patrons.

Having by the late arrangement assumed all
the liabilities of the Freeman, and received a
legal transfer of all the demands due the late
firm of Scott s Thompson, we hope onr sub
scribcrs and those indebted to US for Advertising
will not embarrass us by neglecting to forward
the latter, since we shall soon be compelled to
meet the former. A lnrgcf sum than would sui i
fee still remains due Oh our subscription list for
the last years volume. That, at least, must be
paid witsaGi delay.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
THE FREEMAN.
4Y ~ p 7f-IOl1PSD79>

% Mr.. JESSE POLAND is our Travelling
Agent, fully authorized to obtained subscrp-
ton for the Freeman, and advance pay for
the same.
~ ANDREW McFARLINe, of East Corlnth,
is our authorized Agent for that place.
MA Communications to the Freeman,
whether on business of the paper, or for publ
cation, should be addressed, postpaid, to the
Editor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09
GREEN MOUNTAIN

justice and freedom; had he nOw been the en-
bodiment, not of whiggery; but Of those nigh
ty attributes Of God, shadowed forth in all his
works for the imitation of man. Religion LIB
city and law! Then would he have been, not
of as only, but of the ,corid admired. Then it
miUht trnlv he said of him
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-05-09

He looks across into the Executive Chamber"
and there sets silent, thoughtess, indifferent,
stOlid old miitary-looking man, who has never
done an act-who has never uttered sentiment,
even remotely nonnected with the development
and growth of the natlon- sitting in solemn
mockery, and in wicked burlesque-in ludcrous
irony, grasping the ton thousand DELEGATE cords
in one Executive centre, which erect and con.
troll the vast machinery of the nation. Wing
principles are discarded, and buried "The Sub
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


MRS. LEROY P. DANGERFIELD purPo-
1Il SEES opening near the Warm Springs, Bath
County, Va, School for the Education Of young
Ladies. All the usual English Branches will be
taught, together with French, and Music ON the
Guitar. Particular attention will be given to the
domestic instruction of young Ladies. Terms for
board, and tuition in the English Branches VIII be
500 per session item months-payabe, $50 in ad-
vance, the balance al the END Of the session. lhls
includes all expenses excepting Books and Station
airy, which parents and guardians are expected 10
furnish. For French and Music, an extra charge
of S 0 each, will be made. The School will be
under the immediate supervision of Mrs. ID. and
Young Ladies will be treated as members OF her Own
family -,
The location is healthy and accessible, being mid
way between the Warm and Hot Springs-Dally
Stares passing the door during the Summer season
and Tri- weekly in the Winter-so that parents or
guardians may see their children or wards, in case
efsickness. without delay. The School will conf
mence about the 10th of September and continue
unit, the 10Th of July, making July and August
the vacation months. She begs leave to make the
following references
Rev. r. T. CAsrLEMAN, Staunton.
Col A. S. GRAY, Harrsonburg.
Gen. S. Fl. LEWIS, Port Republic.
Mr.. G. G. BuTLER, Principal the
Rappahannock Academy.
DIR. Arch. P. SrRoTHER, Bath Courthouse.
August Is, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
HaRDW:lRE STORE.

vGyHE Subscriber has ON hand, and is receiving
Il frequent additions to very extensive Stock OF
Goods in his line, which he offers al very moderate
prices. He invites heattention of mechanics, bull
ders and Farmers 10 the extent and variety with
the cheapness of his stock, consisting in part OF
Locks for doors of various kinds, very low, locks
for Cupboards, Sils, Chests, Closets, Pad, &c
Hinges ofiron and brass; all kindsand sizes Screws,
Nails. Brads, lacks, Bolts, SC. Hardware, from
ordinary to The most superior kinds; Tenent, Key
hole Compass, Web and Fellow Saws Mill, Cross
cut. and Circular Saws. Knives and Forks, Ivory.
in sets of 81 ps. also large variety by the dozen;
Pen, Pocket Butcher, Carver, and Shoe Knives;
Silver plated, German, Britannia and Iron Spoons
Scissors and Shears Razors and StroPs. Chopplng,
Broad and Hand Axes Hatchets, Hammers, Au-
gers. Braces and bits. and Bits separately. Brass
and Iron Androns Shovels and longs; Candle,
sticks, Shovels, Spades and Forks; Steel of all
kinds, Rod and square rolled iron in various Sizes
Caryall tire, Elliptic Springs and AxIes, Erase
and Halter Chains. Blacksmith Bellows, Anvlis,
and Hammars Jack-screws; Screw-Plates; Stir
rups, Bits, Saddlery ofvarous kinds; Pistols, Guns
Sc. Together with great variety of articles too
0"rnerons n mention. G. E. PRICE.
Staupton. January %, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
valuable Real Estate in Market.

T OFFER for sale my Tract Of Land, lying and
being in Augusta County, three miles South OF
Mt. Scion, and one and half miles North Of Par
nassus-boundeG on the East by the Warm Springs
and Harrisonburg Turnpike road.
This Tract contains something upwards of go
Acres. of as good Land as any in the County Of
Augusta, and is substantially and comfortably i'm,
proved, having on it commodious DWELLING
HOUSE, good Barn, and other necessary build
ings. There are upwards Of 100 ACRES OF this
Tract cleared enclosed and in high ssse OF cult
vation-a spring Rhinestone water near'the dwell
ling house, and an Orchard Of as good fruit as any
10 the County.
will sell this Land on accommodating terms as
regards The paymenfs-and think can give pos
session to purchaser on the LIST Of April next, SO
far as to enable him to put in Spring crop.
If this Land is not sold before the 3lst day OF
May next, will on that day offer it for sale to the
highest bidder on the premises. If sell before
that day the public shall be duly notified thereof
ARMSTRONG RANKIN.
January 10. lS50.-tds.
ED- Rockingham Register insert until sale,
and forward account to this uffice for collection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
NoT1cE-cAsH STORE.

ruNIIE undersigned. DESTROYS of enlarging his bu-
Il sness, will offer his entire stock OF
WELL. SELECTED GOODS.
after the 18th inst, at greatly reduced prices. FOR
CASH AND CASH oNLY-at which time he is deter
mined 10 close his Books.
All persons having open accounts with him. are
respectfully and earnestly requested to call as early
as possibIe and close them by Bonds or otherwise.
He is in hopes that his old customers will continue
To deal with him, as he is determined TO make IL TO
their interest as well as 10 the interest of to do
WILLIAM KYLE.
Stanton. Jan. 16, 1S50.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
The Dutch have taken HollandN


,E1HESE are the times in which men look for the
Il doinqs of the world and general information, TO
the Press, which is by. theby, the true pathfinder
fpr business men, as well as those who wish 10 make
every Penny count most for themselves. lhls be-
ing the order of the day, the undersigned wish 10
keep with the current, and at the same time give
the reader good hint which path to travel 10 make
his money count most. A few good reasons VIII
satisfy the reader al once why 1t is that they can
and will sell any gentleman suit OF Ready made
Clothing. from the commonest every day suit, to
fine Sunday and superfne wedding suit, cheaper
than any other establishment. In the first place,
then. they are able to sell cheaper than other
establishments, because they are well acquainted
with their business. They buy and sell tor oash'
and know when and where and how TO purchase
their goods. Goods well bought are half sold.''
Even il they had advantages over any one IN
their line of business, they can still andersen men,
because they require no large profits to make up for
Jaroe exnenses They attend to their business them
selves, and therefore incur but small expenses COM
para,veIy speaking, in carrying on The same. lhey
sell their Goods for Cash, and therefore require no
LARGE profits to make up for loss sustained BY credit
sales. No one will doubt that the Cash system,
topelher with small profits is the best mode OF deal
inU and most advantageous to the purchaser III
anv one doubts this, he will he convinced OF It's
trnlh by calling at the CLOTHING AND VA
RIETY STORE, Corner Of the Virginia Hotel,
where he will find large assortment Of all kinds
ofReady-made Clothing, for Menand Boys wear,
such as Cloaks, Over Goats, FrOck, Sack business
and Dress Goats, Pants and Vests of all descriP-
tons, Wooen Under shirts and Drawers az K'nos
of Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Handkerchief, Gloves,
Caps and Hats, together with some fancy articles,
all Of which they will with pleasure exhibit for ex-
animation to those who call upon them. Their prl-
ces are such as will Salty every one that this is The
place to buy Fall and Winter Clothing The sub
scribers take this occasion to tender TO the pubic
their thanks for the liberal patronage which they
have thus far received, and respectfully solicit
continuance of the same.
'''''''''' FRANK s. CO.,
Corner Room, Virginia Hotel Buildings.
Staunton, Oct 10, lS49.-3m.
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Stock Transportation on the Louisa Railroad
gszszg ssss -

rJNHF owners of Stock are hereby notified that
l. provision is made for receiving Of Stock on the
Cars at Shadwell Mills, to be transported from
thence to the place called the Junction on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, on
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
I, would be well for Drivers of Stock TO write
on to Mr. Edward j. Timberake, Depot Agent al
Shadwel, where there is Post Office, (letters to
be s,paidl for day or two at least previously to
the arrival of the Stock, giving notice of the Time
when the Stock is expected to arrive at Shadwell,
with the number of head and descriptions of Stock.
C. R. MASON,
Superintendent Transportation Louisa r. R.
November 7, lS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
10 Physicians, Druggists and
Country Merchants.

DR.JN Keelcr and Bro. most respectfully solicit
attention to their fresh stock Of English, FRENCH
German and american Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Med;c;nes. &c. Having opened Store No. 29l
Markets with full supply of Fresh Drugs and Med
icnes we respectfully solicit Country dealers to exam
inc our stock before purchasing elsewhere one
tronaee to sell them genuine Drugs and Medicines on
as liberal terms as any other house in the CITY, and 10
faithfully execute all orders entrusted to promptly anu
with dispatch. r.
ors annie guarantee ofthe genuine quality OF all arti-
cles sold at ACCOMPLISHMENTS
We especially invite druggists and country merchants
who NAV wish to become agents for Dr. KeeerS Cete-
brafed FrmiIu Medicines STANDARD aud popular rene
,lies0 to forward their address, ~
Soliciting the patronage Of dealers, we respectfully
remain, mo p,.o,o,. Dr,ru;s,e
No 294 Market street, Philadelphia
september 10, lS49.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-27
Yaluable Property for sale,


ISHS
VIRGINIA AT q Circuit Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County,
a, the Court House, on Monday June the 10Th,
1910, ~
Thomas j. Niche. acting Executor OF Michael
CARRIER, dec'd.-Plaintlff,
William A. Menzies and Elizabeth his wife, and
others-Defendans.
This cause came on this day to be heard, on the
Bill, the answer of Sarah j. Harman, Nj. u. Har-
man, William H. CARRIER, Ann G. CARRIER, A. NJ,
CARRIER. C.. CARRIER, Fl. III. Robertson, and Caroline
r.. his wife, and of j. G. Niche, A. n. Niche,
Sarah j. Niche, Benjamin +. Niche, Thomas j.
Niche. Henry b. Niche, and Margaret II. u.
Niche, minors, by Nicholas G. Kinney their guar
dian ad Item, also the answer OF Albert j. Garoer
and the exhibits and order OF publication duly exc
cuted against the absent defendants, william a.
Menzies and Elizabeth his wife, Alexander NJ Gar
Der. and Michael G. CARRIER, and was argued by
Counsel. On consideration whereof the Court Is
ofopipion. that it would be best for all concerned,
that the Real Estate of the testator Michael Gar
ber should be sod-It is therefore adjudged, order
ed and decreed, that Thomas j. Niche the Exec
utor of the said CARRIER be and he is hereby appoint
ed Commissioner, whose duty 1t shall be after
having first advertised the time and place OF sale
in the Newspapers published in the town Of Staun-
ton. and also in some Newspaper published in the
City of Richmond for at least six weeks, to proceed
10 sell the Real Estate of said NJ. CARRIER, decd,
situated in the Town Of Staunton and elsewhere IN
the County of Augusta, to the highest bidder, at
public auction, Oh the following terms, viz: One
sixth of the purchase money to be paid in hand, and
the balance in FIVE equal semi annual ins,alments,
the purchaser to give bond with approved security
for the deferred payments, and lien to be retained
on the property sold as additional security; and the
said Commissioner is at liberty if he thinks the sale
will be promoted thereby, to divide the property
into such parcels as may best suit the purchasers
aud report his proceedings 10 this Court for its sane
ton or disapprovSl. Extract,
Teste,
CHAP KINNEY d. G.
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THuRsroN's FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
(FoRMERLY BELrzHoovER's0


Head of Eight, near Baltimore Street, Ssss'"o'e'
yTHE Increased patronage of this long establish
IL ed and popular Hotel, under 'l'e n'anage-
ment of its present Proprietor, has inspired nun with
further energy and determination, ana no expense
q, .,,sn,on IL his or that OF his Assistants will be
shared to MAINTAIN with the patrons of the 81 DUN
T1,ND The renuatiou it held all over the country in
lie s.ralmest DAYS" Of Bsltshoorers conducorship.
To increase its former attractions and comforts,
aurinp the past season, the HoTEL has undergone
many changes, the Proprietor having made heavy
outlaws in introducing some of the best and latest
mprovements-which together with lis central po-
sition, being located in the very heart OF the DaS,
ness portion ofthe city, and near the centre OF pal
timore Street, and within few minutes walk VI
all the Depots aud Steamboat Landings, II invites
the Merchant, the Farmer the Artizan, as wei as
the Man of Pleasuse to make the FOUNTAIN TO
TEL his home during his sojOurn in Baltimore
THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT.,
Containing Private Parlors, Saloons, Reception
Rooms, ordinary, and extensive suites OF large ana
airy Chambers, fitted up in style and elegance
that cannot fail to give satisfaction and comfort.
Porters are attached to the ''FoUNTMN," who
may be recognized by the Badges on their fa.s'
and are always in attendance at the different De-
pots and Steamboat Landings, who VIII receive
Checks, take charge of Baggage and convey II 10
the Hotel.
PHINEAS THCRSTON. PRoPRlEroR.
Baltimore, March Is. lS50.-lm.