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TruthfuI-InConuounI

The Union notices the meetingof the Wing
State Convention in Vermont, and, after stat
ing the substance of some of the resolutions
adopted, adds: 'Thus the Wing party of Yer
mont are preparing to modify the Fugitive
Slave law to suit their narrow prejudices, and
to crafty their hostility to the institutions of
the South"
a 'Free-soiP Convention has also just been
held" says the Union, ''in Vermont, which
undertook to nominate the Hon. LUcIUs b..
PECK as their candidate for Governor Mr..
PICK is a Democrat, and he peremptorily de-
clined the nomination." SC.
What the Union here terms "Free-soil'
Convention. termed itself .'the Democratic State
Central Conrentiol Of Vermont," and was adj
dressed by that sterling Democrat, JOHN VAN
buren,, who in the course of his speech used
the following language: The sections OF the
Democratic party with as, New York, as
have stated have reunited. The first fruits
| Democrats to Congress instead of two and
whilst have no authority to speak their senti
ments on any subject, | think may safely af
firm that sixteen of them would tomorrow
vote Tor a repeal of the Fugitive Slave act
[Cheers.
Now, as the Union has taken upon itself t
speak of the action of the Wing Convention
and to draw It's own differences as to what tina
party are preparing to do in reference TO tn
Fugitive Slave law, "to crafty their hostllit
to the institutions Of the South,' will it pleas
to notice this language Of Mr.. VAN buren,, an
also state that it was a Democratic Convention
before which this language was used and whic
nominated Mr.. PECK as the Democratic candi
date for Governor
In changing the name Of the convention, th
Union doubtless intended to disguise or hid
the fact that the Democrats of Vermont ar
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The President I'm Richmond.

The reception of the President in Richmond was
most cordial-such Us was to have been anticipated
from the citizens of the ancient Dominion, who
have always been famed for their attachment to
the Constitution Of the country and the Union of
the States. The responses of the President to the
addresses made to him were appropriate and hap
Ply. and gave great satisfaction. Having per-
formed his duty in signing the Compromise acts
Of Congress, he could not be otherwise than well
come to the citizens Of Richmond, and to the re-
personalities of the State in convention assembled
among whom no sentiment OF disunion prevails,
and no feeling in sympathy with secessionists cx-
ists. They made the President feel that he was
among brethren of the same principle, resolved,
like himself, to enforce the Constitution and laws
and preserve the Union at all hazards.
Wherever President Fillmore has travelled he
has been received with cordiality which mani
tested respect and attachment to the man more
than to the office which he fills Even his political
adversaries have greeted him with the utmost
kindness. We rejoiced at the universal atten-
ton which he has received it will encourage
others of humble fortune TO initiate the energy and
perseverance which have characterized Mr.. Fill
more, and at last raised him to the fret office in
the world-an Office which he fills with so much
dignity and ability. We like to this apprecia-
ton by the American people of self made men, who
rise in despite of adverse circumstances
Baltimore Clipper.
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EXTRApITIoN.-A case has been tried before the
United States Commissioner, at New York, in
which the British minister, Sir Henry Bulwer,
makes requisition for the person Of one Stephen
Walsh, who, in company with eight others, de-
serted from the British Ordnance Guard, at St.
John, n Brunswick, and came on TO Boston, where
he enlisted in the United States Army. He is
charged with stealing the fatigue dress and bayo.
net which he wore at the time of his descrtion.
Subsequently he sent to Bedloe's Island, Co
vernment station in New York harbor where he was
arrested. The commissioner has not yet render
ed his decision. Considerable sympathy was man
ifested for Walsh, and it believed that, if the
decision should be against him, eminent counsel
would carry his case before the United Statcs
court
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COLONIZATION MovEMENT.-The colored people
OF Indiana have called State convention, to be
held in indianapolis the first day of August, to
take into consideration some scheme of general
emigration to Liberia, or some other country
Among this class of population, the Journal states.
are to be found men of character and intelligence,
who arc determined to seek new homes in coun
try where they will be regarded equals in every
relation in life, which they know can yeyer be the
case here; and they believe it is the part of wisdom
ON their part to adopt the course contemplated.
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UNION CANDIDATE or THE TnrRD DfsrnIcr.-
Colonel VIM. S. Mudd, Of Jefferson, was nomi-
mated by the convention Of the Third District OF
Alabama, at Shelby Springs, on the l2th uit., as
the Union candidate for Congress.
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PRECEDENT FILLMORE, it will be seen, on refer
ence to our Geographic column this morning, has
returned to the seat of Government. His southern
tour was of necessity short one, but long enough
to show that he ia as much favorite with pretty
much all sorts of people there as he is among
North. II there an Erie railroad to ''inaugu-
rate" somewhere in the South, the demonstrations
that have just been made at Norfolk, Richmond,
and elsewhere whereabouts, justify the conclusion
that the Chief Magistrate would find ready and
sure u welcome from his countrymen on the other
side of the Potomac he short while since re-
ceived from the people of his native State.
Northern man though he is, Willard Fillmore,
never forgetting that he is the President of the
slaveholding South well as the free-soil North,
thus everywhere secures affection and respect
with the great of the people of both sections
of the country which panderer to local prejudice
or sectional fanaticism never hope to--never
hould-obtain.--Neto York Express.
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Military Court-MartiaI.

The court martial convened for the trial of
General Talcott assembled yesterday morning at
The City Hall. Thomas b. Barton, of Fssdericks-
burg, Virginia, was examined. Captain Mayna-
der was recalled, and gave additional testimony;
and the Secretary of War underwent long exam.
nation previous to the adjournment Of the Board.
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The Lancaster Examiner remarks: "While it is
congenial to the feelings of the Wings Of this
try to sustain the National Administration it is no
less clearly their interest TO do SO. 1t would be
foly-ay, madness-to go into the next Presiden =
tial campaign, no matter who may be the cand-
date, upon any other principles than those laid
down in the messages of Mr.. Fillmore, and sup
ported by the National Wing party Of the country.
Disastrous defeat would as surely await them as
that the election will be held; and then, split up
into contemplate local factions, the sun of the
once great Wing party would set forever in clouds
and darkness
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SANcTITY OF Private LETTERs.-Therc have
been, of late years. frequent instances of the viola
ton of confidence, by the publication of letters,
never intended when written, to meet the public
eye. Politicians have found their most secret plans
thus betrayed; private families have been torn
asunder by revelations brought to light in this
manner; and regulations have been ruined in
similar way. In many cases letters, harmless in
intention, but perhaps thoughtiessly composed,
have been perverted by the tongue Of detraction
till bitter SANDER has grown out of what was, at
most, pardonable levity. There is but
one rule to be observed to the publication Of pri
vate letters 70 print them while the writer's
or even any of the parties referred TO, alive
No man, who ia the depository of private letters,
has right to mako them public for any purpose
whatever except, perhaps, the safety Of the State
or the discovery of great criminal. To publish
private letters, even to reveal their contents,
either for the qualification of public curiosity,
gain personal ends, has long been considered dis
honorable and rejoice to see that court of law
has at last pronounced it illegal. 1t is q forward
step in public morals PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
|
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. between the command
ant and the mechanics of the Gosport Navy Yard
has, we are glad to learn, been reconcied, and the
men returned to work yesterday. MIR. Graham
the Secretary of the Navy, in considering the me.
MORALS presented to him on the subject, acknow
lodged the general regulation of the navy yards Il
be vested in the officers appointed TO command
! them. He, however, advised Captain Ssringham
10 rescind the Objectionable order, which, though
intended for the protection of the public property
had wounded the feclings of the workmen; and Thu
advice, it seems was followed by Captain String
ham, Inteiligencg of yesterday.
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PASSPORT Important to americans
ptsitins EWope.-Ihe editors of the Boston EUen-
ing Gazette have received the following letter from
j. Z. b. Davis, of the United States Legation, at
LondOns
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PLoT AGAINST KossUTH.-A correspondent, dat
ing Constantinoplc, May nth, writes:
"Just now plot has been discovered for the death
of Kossuth Some Sclavonians were employed (by
Austrians, no doubt) to go 10 Kutayeh where he Ia
confined, and pretend to assist him and his COM
panons in making their escape; then, IN their at
TEMPT TO escape, they TO be shot. This plot
WINS exposed by woman, and Immediately the
Turkish government sent steamer in pursuit OF
these men, and they were arrested"
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Hon THOMAS CoRwIN.-The Cincinnati Chroni-
cls, of Friday last, states that the distinguished
Secretary of the Treasury Is confined to his
room, at his home, in Lebanon, Ohio, by an attack
Of chills and fever. lie was taken sick immediate
ly after reaching home from his long sojourn in
Washington city. The Chronicle understands that
his indsposition is comparatively light.
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UNITED STATES LEGATION,
L.


LONDON, June 10.
Every applicant for passport at legation, IL
unknown to the minister the secretary, or the
other gentlemen connected with the legation, is
required to furnish some proof of his citizenship.
The best evidence is passport from the Depart
ment of State, which can be easily obtained before
leaving America. Next to that ia a passport from
the State or local government which can be ex-
changed for United States passport at the Legal
tion In the failure of either of these, gentlemen
are sometimes put to trouble TO prove their denii-
y. Naturalized citizens, particularly should
bring with them official proof of their citizenship.
These rules have long been in force at this lega-
tion and are strictly observed.
The Russian authorities in London am told,
refuse to wise passports do not know any way
to got passport for Russia unless &c can be got at
the legation in Washington
The French regulations require the wise Of the
french consul in London on he passports OF tray
ellers entering France from England; but many
go without il, and have no trouble. If any traveller
for France has n passport from Washington, and
chooses TO run the rick of going without the con-
subs wise, (or which fee 81 about ia charged,)
it will not be necessary TO to our legation in
London at nll.
Travellers viii do we'll Immediately on arriving
in London TO have their passports put in order for
such parts of the continent as they propose visiting,
and TO observe similar rule throughout their
travels. 1t will certainly great deal Of hurry,
probably great deal Of expense, and possibly
vexatious delay.
register of Americans arriving here is kept at
Cappa's news-room and Charing Cross.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28
Awful Tornado,

One Of the most terrific tornadoes on record
passed through West Cambridge, Medford, and
other towns in Massachusetts, last Friday even
ing, unroofing or shattering so or 60 houses In
West Cambridge and Medford, REV. ]. Pier
points among the rest,) utterly demolishing six
large buildings, tearing up whole orchards, and
absolutely blowing the garden and other crops
from the earth in its devastating course. Strange
to say, no person was killed, and only two
MORALLY wounded. The path of the tornado,
which moved along fcarfully visible, like some
large black monster just above the earth was
but forty or fifty rods wide. We hope onr reIa-
tives in West Cambridge, within few yards
of whose untouched dwelling this bosom of de-
sfruction must have swept, will write us some
thing of what they witnessed of this awful dis
play of elemental power.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28
Let every FREEMAN discharge his duty well !!
A FREE DEMOCRAT


Mr.. EDITOR Il think the wings in this cou1-
ty have played the same game of imposition as
did once certain person in England, who styl-
ed himself an artist.
The story is this He was very anxious to
paint the walls of nobleman's Hail. and said
he would give very interesting representation
OF the Red Sea, and the renowned event that
transpired there in ancient days and he repre-
scented himself as possessing surprising skill
and ingenuity in his art. He was permitted to
proceed to the execution of his proposed design.
At length the nobleman being called to examine
the work, saw nothing but red paint daubed up
on his walls, and exclaimed in surprise, 4" What
have you here7" The Red Sea, to be sure"
replied the sol distant artist, with all the GOODNESS
imaginable. "Ah but where are the Israel
ites?" "Why, they have passed over and got
clear out of sight" "Well, where are the
Egyptlans% "Oh they are all drowned"-
And SO all there was left was little vermillion
red and skinned milk.
Where are the great and glorious things that
the wings have protested to do for their beloved
country, and the dear people All either drowa-
ed, or have "passed over" and are out of sight.
THEODORE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28
A Beautiful Picture.

We published, few weeks ago, a brief COM
muncation from Orleans County, calling on F.,
1.-THE scurrlllous correspondent of the Orleans Co.
Gazette, who had so foolishly assaulted Mr.. Red
tled,) to show his head. His head, face, body
and legs, it seems has been discovered near
Canada line, and his portrait taken, which iudg-
es say is extremely like. We copy it from the
last Patriot:
Speaking of association, will tell YOU. fas
you live in potics,) of little incident that
brought up wildly the canvass of 1s48, 10 this
county. I was setting on log. looking out
upon the lake, conversing with an early and
constant TREND, but ever political opponent
WINE thus conversing, biped, retaining the
shattered form of humanity, reeed and swung
up against us, and after several odferous gulps,
pulled from his trousers pocket a late sheet pr;at.
ed at Irasburgh, called the Gazeiie. The sheet
was saturated with filthy tobacco juice and after
oelchlng awhile, and bringing the paper near
his carbuncle face, and straininr those Hvsual
organs which resembled braceof ;rf,ctoJ
onions, he plunged his dirty sheet into NV com.
panon's face and gulped out, 8" read thatH, NV
companion was man of considerable eouanim.
lty Of temper, but /" the balance" was evidently
shaken. He turned to the intruder and said
roughly, " take, the dirty thing away,"-it is a
filthy thing it back into the 9Th of vour
own pocket" Our intruder " yamoosed i |
theh asked what 1t was that this promising spec
linen OF humanity desired him to read he said
was an attempted attack upon the Demo-
cratlc nominee for Governor, by their lille Gus
iom House Scd1enger." His words were few, but
MS manner indicated deep feeling of disgust.
Inns " tae Custom House 8cavenger" once at
tempted to be lawyer, but having neither the
character nor ability to obtain clients. or get
living by an honorable profession, became hang
er,on to the skirts of Port. Baxter. and has Oh.
tanned subordinate post in the Custom House
department by which he gets few shillings by
selzlng and contiscating poor mems spinning
wheels, peck measures, and wooden bowls, thro'
tne gracious patronage Of his lordship," with
Inc understanding that he shall be the ready and
Wiling tool of his lordship, aud perform all the
Gutles OF scavenger,-let them be never so dirty,
II Is amusing to see the pair in positon-when
inc lord smiles blandly, the scavenger grlns.-
When the bear growls, the little cur barks petu-
ienily When Port foams with rage the little
lootman shows his little mouth, and swears little
oa'hs In all thus he is "proverbaly" active, ex-
cept these ''proverbial" times-hko Sir Walters
priest IN lvanhoe, when he feels "a certain in
STABILITY OF the legs" for which reason, er neccs
Std'' fel-whlch we suppose means from real
necesSity,-hls "proyerbiap activity though
not the less "proVerbial," may, think, with
proprIety be said to be less real"
Such is the source on which The wing presses
In vermont have almost wholly relied, in their
assaults on our candidate for Governor!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28

What next 2 Congress met, and the Pres
ident declared the compromise measures
final settlement of the slavery question, -
that they should not be disturbed, but en-
forced at the point of the bayonet, if need
be- and as if to put his intentions beyond
doubt, he makes the greatest advocate and
champion of these measures the Premier
Of his Administration. From that time the
wing presses in Vermont began to take
open ground for the compromises; and by
June every one Of them had succumbed,
and become as dumb dogs, when the fugi-
tive slave bill was mentioned. Was this
all? No! An unusually large delegation
soon assembled in Wing State Convention,
at Bellows Falls, and capped the climax by
deliberately and, as they say, unanimously
resolving that they approved, and, without
making one single exception, would cor
daily support the administration Of Fill
more and Webster, which, as they well
knew, has been marked but by one distinc-
tive measnre-thaL of securing the passage
of the fugitive slave bill, and by the bribery
Of patronage, and by persecution and men
ace, examining it down the Threats of a
loathing people.
Now said we not we'll that the people Of
Vermont will meet at the ballot-box this
year under totally different circumstances
from any in which they ever met before
And say we not equally well and truly that
the wings this year, have in effect made the
fugitive slave bill distinctly an issue with
the Free Democracy, who, by public reso
luton, have agreed to join on that issue
and abide the result?
But what will be that result? Will it be the
success of the wing ticket, and the voice o
Vermont thus be made to 60 in appreciation
of that detestahle enactment2 Will the
free and proud people of our green noun
tains 50 forget their nature and their breed
ing, as to repudiate "THE GODS OF
THE HILLS" and tamely and crngingly
fall down at the feet Of "THE GODS OF TIL
vALLEYsl" Or will they arouse themselves
and in the spirit Of their Aliens and Chitten
dens of old, say TO the minions of the slave
power" We spurn your brbes-we def.
your attempts to subiugate us-we detes
your insulting and despotic law; and ou
freemen's verdict this day given shall attes
the sincerity of our declarations in favor o
freedom, and the earnestness of our de
nunciations against the revival of old Fed
eralism in the shape of the wing compro
mise measures"
| " Then, Freemen, on the conflict warns;
| Look where Slavery's legion swarms
| Press on to meet them God is for us!
| If we iaIter now, or pail,
BY our default will Freedom fall,
And God and all true men abhos Us -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28
Important Admission.

When, some weeks ago, we copied from
the Brandon Post an article charging that
the wing candidate for Governor said he
shoad go for Webster if his party did,"
we expected our ears would neat week be
stunned by a loud and universal denial from
the whig press But instead of that every
whig press in the State has been wholly
mum in the subject, while in the great CEN
trial organ of the party in the State we last
week find the following precious admission
"Now we have no doubt that Judge Viii.
liams will support Daniel Webster for Pres
ident, if Daniel Webster is the candidate
Of the whig party. So shall we, in all
probability"
We have not the space to follow the
Watchman through his half column of
sophistry and assumptions to show how the
Governor himself and other good wings
4" OF THE PARTY OF FREEDOM l'') may con-
sistently go for the great champion of the
slave bill, and yet'not go for the bill itself
The main assumption, however, is that il
Congress should pass bill repeating the
law, Webster would not veto it,--an as
sumption made in the face Of more than
twenty public pledges to the South, that he
would use all his influence, official and pri-
vate, to prevent the slave law from being
repealed, or modified, or even touched
The Wdtchman must have counted greatly
on the stupidity of his readers, or else the
article in question would never have been
published. But that they may settle be-
tween them. The admission above is all
we want, and we will let our readers draw
their own iufereuces
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28

Mr.. THOMPSON: am authorised by the Pres
idents of the Central and Rutland Railroads, to
announce to all those who intend visiting the
State Fair at Mddlebury, on the 10th and lth
of Sept, that they will be carried for fare one
'oGy, and their cattle free. It is hoped that our
Agricultural friends on this side of the noun
tain will avail themselves of this opportunity of
visiting our State Fair, and exhibit the choicest
specimens of their cattle and horses, thereby en-
couragng the horse, sheep, and cattle men of
Addison and Rutland Counties to come to the
second State Far on this side Great prepare.
lions are making for this grand display, and the
managers confidently expect from 10000 to l5,-
900 people present. Hon. Daniel Webster,
Gen. Wool, and Martin Van Buren, have given
assurances of attending. Let Washington Co.
be there. JOHN GREGoRY.
Northfeld Aug. 95.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-08-28
Addison County Convention.

The true Jefersonian Democracy of Addi-
son County held their convention at Middlebury,
on the 2Oth,-Charles Linsley, Esq, President,
and E. R. Wright, Esq, Sec'y.
The following nominations were made, viz
For Senators, Charles Linsley, Horatio Need
ham; Judges, Lyman P. White, James NJ.
Slade; States Atty, John Perpoint; Sheriff,
Harry Goodrich; High Baltf, Ehud Darling.
Town committees were appointed, which we
are compelled to omit, 1.-THE communication COM
ing so late as 10 find our space mostly pledged
for other matters,) and resolution cordially ap.
proving Of our State nominations adopted