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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
The Kidnappers.

We have been silent about the operations 81
these gentry in Boston, for the last fortnight nj
because they have been idle, but prudence seem
ed to dictate that they should be allowed to a.
Dor abundantly, seeing theiC labor was in vain
Since last Saturday week three warrants have
been issued, and the llttleh headed Col. Seth I
Thomas has been in motion, with big ewes and
distended nOstrils. Among the Southern kid
nappers, the names Of J. Strass, of Georgia. and
Riggen and Sawdelle of New. Orleans arc
known to us. One of their warrants was for the
apprehension of Joseph Russell, a man who has
lived in this city for twenty years, and had
place of business in the basement of Brazier's
building. He was represented as a fugltive
from Savannah. Two Of the hounds bounced
upon his place on Thursday afternoon of last
week, but fortunately he happened not 10 be
there. The kidnapper's tools lurked in the Vi
cinity till after dark, but their prey did not re-
turn. He had received warning from member
of the Vigilance Committee, and is now where
there is law to protect him from such vile marau.
ders.
Well, says some HunkeI, don't that prove he
tOdS a slave? Undoubtedly 1t does, old flint
heart. He did serve long time as slave in
Savannah, whether he Owed the service or not,
and That IS the reason why lie .forSOOk his shop.
But was not that enough In country which
processes that all men are born to freedom, is
not twenty years offaithful apprenticeship enough
to earn freedom' What surprising vitality
country must have which can live and vet en-
bosom within it such scoundres as those who
have consPired, for paltry fees, to drive Russell
flom his shop and honest business A country
which can get along with government thus
wrong side up, surely need not 90 into Mysteries
with the fear of having no government whatso-
ever.
But we dgress. There are also other kidnap-
pers at the Revere House, from Virginia. Two
Of the fraternity, including Strass, have visited
New Bedford, but did not find the object oftheir
search. We believe the fugitives now in this
city are very few-not more than ten are known,
and they are pretty wide awake, and have friends.
Commonwealth.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
South Carolina Convention.

This mad and reasonable body, adjourned on
the 9Th, after having adopted the following reso-
luitons -
LIST. With or without cooperation for disso.
luton.
I'd. That cooperation is not worth the sacri-
fee of an ignominous submission.
81. The right of secession is essential to SOW
ereignty.
4th. The Convention is looking to the legisla.
ture to exert its sovereign power.
The Convention formed itself into Central
Association of State, preserving the present or
ganizatlon Of delegates and members until a
new appointment. Each association is entitled
to double the State district representation to
form the Central Committee. Nine distiguish-
ed delegates were appointed. The Convention
adjourned SINE die, with prayer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

of 1884 He says-"I was told confidently and
from excellent authority that recently at meeting
of planters in South Carolina THAT great little
State Of democratic ~ nuliiers) the question
was seriously discussed whether slaves are more
profitable to the owner, if well fed, clothed and
worked lightly or if made the most Of at once,
and exhausted in some eight years. The deci-
sion was in favor of the last alternative. That
decision will perhaps make many shudder. But
to my mind this is not the chief evil. The great
er and original evil is, in considering the slare
as property. If he is only property and my
property then have some right to ask, how
may nuke that property the most available
In looking over this article, some may be dis
posed to raise the question, "what can we do to
remove the evil of slavery in our land?" |
answer, we can work moral and political work.
When our Master entered upon the stage of hu-
man action and exclaimed-"The Spirit of the
Lord God is upon me, because he hath Amounted
me to preach good tidings to the meek; he hath
sent me to bind up the broken hearted to pro-
claim liberty to the captives, and the opening Of
the prison to them that are bound" he did not
stop to inquire what he could do. When that
little band of fishermen went out into the world,
with Jesus, as their leader as sheep among
wolves, what could they do -? All, they could
establish and put in motion system of religious
and moral influence which should shake oil ma
tions to their base and revolutonize the world
Like them we can exert a power that shall
shorten the iron reign of oppression and DEATH
The religion of Christ in its active benevolence
compels US to be the Lords Free Workingmen!
Let us then move on and wreste nightly with
slavery. Much must be done before we can
sing the song of Jubilee. If we would hasten
the time when universal emancipation shall ring
throughout our land, we must work Yes,
WORK ! use the weapon God has given us, and
we shall conquer. Yes
"That weapons which comes down as still
As snow fakes fall upon the sod;
But executes Ereeman's WILL
As lightning does the will of Cod"
JOHN GREGORY.
Mortified, May, 9th 1851.
| The Ballot.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
A Burning" Compliment.

The southern unhung sharks who hunted
SIMS have published complimentary Card
" To the citizens of Boston, having received SO
much marked kindness, attention, courtesy and
aid, that they feel it their duty to make public
some acknowledgement of it." They specially
thank the Police and The Merchants, adding.
"The merchants of the city in particular were
conspicuous in their efforts to SefVe u.s. Indeed
our reception could not well have been more
kind and encouraging. From letters which can
be seen, now in our possession, coming from
merchants of high standing we make no doubt
that we could have obtained security (had it
been required) 10 the amount Of millions of dol
lars"
That is damning with praise"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
Humiliating Contrast.

South Carolina throws the citizens of Massa =.
chusetts into prison, and either sells them into
slavery or compes other citizens to pay for their
release. She mobs the agents of Massachusetts
out of the State when sent to seek justice in ma
tional courts, and they have to escape for their
lives.
Massachusetts turns volunteer catchpole for
South Carolina negro-hunters the whole mu-
niclpial power of Boston, civil and military, puts
itself upon the scent at an expense Of $4,000
to catch single negro; conveys him to South
Carolina in triumph as good hound lays tine
prey at its masters feet, and receives South
Carolina thanks for "alacriy," encourage
ment," and submission !-Portiand Inquirer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

FREE SOIL AND FREE Souls IN VIRGINIA.
We are allowed to take the following extract
from private letter coming from a gentleman
who resides west of the Blue Ridge, in Virgin
ia: Commonwealth
" You will please accept my hearty congratu.
lations, and those Of an extensive circle of Free
Soil friends in this region, on the occasion of
Mr. Summers election. This portion of Vlr.
GINA is fast waking up In Marshall County
the Free Sellers hold the balance of power, and
the injustice exhibited by the Eastern shore to-
wards the West in the Constitutional Conven-
ton now sitting at Richmond, is operating most
benefGialY."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

These experiments were made in the most try
ing ways for about an hour and half by sever.
al gentlemen, and all were dumbfounded at the
result Every test that ingenuity could suggest
was made, and always with the same success on
the part Of M. Grandon and his pupil.
The uncle does not profess to offer any ex-
PLANTATION of these astonishing phenomena. He
SAYS, these are the facts, let them speak for
themselves. The only explanation we can inn
agine IS, as we said above, tina: the two minds
are in SO intimate rapport that the impressions
of the one are directly felt by the other None
of the manipultations of mesmerism are used
the young man is not put to sleep, nor does he
claim to be clairvoyant. Moreover, he seems
to be in excellent health, and to posses sound
nervous system. STILL we conceive the whole
to be near akin to that general class of phenom-
ena known as Mesmerc. Exchange.
Since the above was in type, and so much of
it as is on the first page in print, we have seen
an explanation Of this astounding phenome-
ma, which satisfactorily accounts for the wonder
full results above related. The whole affair is
but another instance of imposition practced up
on the community and may be set down in the
same catalogue with the Rochester Knockings,
and thousand other such humbugs. Mr.. Gan
don now admits thar there is nothing supernatu-
raj in this case,-it being only cunnngy con-
trived trick between himself and nephew, by
which the latter Is enabled, assisted by appa-
rently careless and foreign remarks made by the
former, to answer all questions proposed to the
uncle, as above related The only remarkable
feature now presented, is the great readiness
with which such sentences are constructed as
shall convey the required answer, and still be
perfectly unitelligible to the crowd. C.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

o. The cold Line Democrats" held their
State Convention at the Court House in this
place, on Thursday last. The following State
Ticket was nominated:
For Governor JOHN S. ROBINSON,
For Lieut.. Governor, GILES HARRINGroN.
For Treasurer, E. G. REDINGToN;
to the support of which it was earnestly and
" unanimously recommended" that all pro-slaye-
ry Democrats y should rally, The Convention
resolved to sustain the compromise, and reiter.
ated the Baltimore Platform of 1886. g.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
The Supreme Court of the United
States.

The members of the U. s. Supreme Court, it
is asserted on pretty good authority, have OK
changed views and agreed to sustain the Fugi-
tive Slave Law, and decide it to be constitution
all Such a course Of agreeing how to decide
case before hearing, would be enough to im-
peach board of common Justices of the Peace
in any State in the Union.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
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S25Io,51
If running up this little bill for the accommo-
dation of a set Of graceless kidnappers on prin-
ciple" is not enough to propitiate the slave hold
ers, they ought surely to be satisfied with the
beautiful Boston officers" we sent them. The
following precious announcement is in the Sa-
vannah Morning NetOS Of April "a.
The following Characteristic toast was given
by one of the Boston Marshals, at a collation. Civ
en- them by Mr.. Potter at his plantation, during
their stay in this city -
The North AND THE SOUTH-May the links
of the chain that binds their Union be stronger
than ever-the Abolitionists pitched into hi,
and Bunker Hill Monument rolled against the
gate.
If the author was a Southern man, he would
be denominated fire Slavery STAN
ddrd
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

We are informed by gentleman from Roy
alton, that Mr.. Henry CHAMBERLAIN, of that
town, committed suicide on Thursday morning
last, by cutting his throat. Mr. Q. was, we be.
lieVe, formerly resident Of this place, and we
have known him as man of very respectable
talents and character. Partial arrangement is
assigned as the cause Of this last rash act He
leaves large family who were, in great meas
ure, dependent on him for support. c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

Ex-Governor HAMMOND, Of South Carolina,
in his recent address before the Charleston In
stitute, made the significant declaration that,
where a slave is made mechanic he is more
than half freed" The Macon [Ga.] Messenger
says, that seven out of every ten fGgitives who
escape, except from the border States, are me-
chanics. AS soon as man gets any knowledge
he runs away from Slavery,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
Massachusetts Election.

The Congressional elections, in this State, on
Monday, have resulted in the election of Ran
tout, by HOO plurality, and 300 majority over
all! Palfrey, however, we regret to say. lost
his election by about 100, through the extrOor-
binary exertions and means used for his defeat
by the cottonocrOcy of Boston. We were on the
spot, and kno,0 what we say.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

We have received copy of the Autograph"
THAT little sheet which is remarkable for moth
ing except its being printed with a pen, in which
the editor calls upon us to state that President
MONROE visited Vermont in 1917, instead of in
1919, as the Freeman recently published, the
error escaping the eye Of our proof reader C..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

The LiJeratOr has letter from San Francis.
co. stating that the slave taken out there by his
master had recovered his freedom by decree Of
This is highly gratifying.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

OVER two million of dollars worth of
gold were received in New York from Cal
liornla last week. The prospects of the
miners are said to be improving. A por-
ton OF the people were turning their atten-
ton to agriculture, which promises TO be
much more profitable than the gold dig.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

1t has been ascertained that the entire
number of Indians in Florida do not amount
to more than ninety
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29
The Little Bill.

The following is the little bill which the city
authorities of Boston have just passed for our
part in honorng the kidnapping law at the ex-
pense Of two more righteous laws. 1t is very
payers will undoubtedly be perfectly delighted
with it, and anxious to return few more slaves
at the same rate. If Two or three human bull
dogs should be killed; no fuss will be made about
it. The glory and honor are dog cheap after
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

Parker's bill of supplies, furnished
police. $627,50
do do do Military. 1899
Extra Police hire S99 so
E. Andrews bill for services 5000
Oak Hall for use of IL Mattresses. 9,OJI
1850 Ball Cartridges. 1850
H. Taylor's bill, extra services at
Fanuei Hall. 24,OOI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-05-29

This they would sing as chorus to words
which to many would seem unmeaning argoo.
but which, nevertheless, were full of meaning
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20
FALL FASHION OF GEN

HsS TLEMEN'S HATS. ii. ANTHO- g
e. Y will introduce the Fall fashion on Sa eSss
tqrday next, when he will have a large assert
ment to seecttrom at the following low prices:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

T ToBAcco CRor.-The drought is playing sad
havoc with the tobacco crop of Prince Georges coun-
ty, Md. The Planters Advocate says:
The later tobacco, the principal dependence OF the
planter at this time, is OF little promise. In TRUTH and
in view othe coming frost, we have seldom known
poor prospect for tobacco. The present, which IS
only about wo-hirds OF a cropn all, planted I'M
usually late and thus owing to the want oil in
The spring and want OF rain at this tme we may ex-
pect to see little more than half q crop secured,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20
THE DAILY TIMES

OCTOBER.
Solemn, yet beautiful to Wig
,v Month OF my heart! thou dawnest here,
The Summers melancholy bier.
Inc moaning of thy winds hear
AS tne red sunset dies atar
And bars OF purple clouds appear,
opscurhg sVery western star.
Thou solemn month l hear thy voice!
1t tells my soul OF other davs
When but to live was to reioice-
When earth was lovely TO INV uaza
On, visions bright Oh, blessed hours,
Where are their living raptures now
ask my spirits wearled powers
ask my pale and fevered brew.
look to Nature, and behold
wy mes dim emblems rustling round,
In hues OF crimson and of gold
II ne years dead honors on the ground;
ana signing with the winds, feel
>, while their low plnions murmur yb
HOW much their sw eeping tones reyea
vi lite and human destiny.
When Springs deghtsome moments shone.
,,,, they came in zephyrs from the West;
1ney bore the wood lark's melting tone
~, Ihey stirred the blue lakes CLASSY breast
lhToush summer, falntlng in the heat,
They fingered In the forest shade,
But changed and strengthened now thew beat
In storm, Ger mountain, glen and glade
nov ike those transports OF the heart,
When lie ls fresh and JOY is new;
Soft as the halcyon's dawny nest,
And transient all as they are tueI
They stir the leaves in that bright wreath.
Which Hope about her forehead twines,
Til Grief IS hot signs around it breathe,
Then pleasures lip its smile resigns
Alas! tor Time, and Death and Care,
what gloom about our way they fling,
Like clouds IN Autumns gu5ty air,
The burial pageant of the Spring
Inc dreams that each successive year
Seemed bathed in hues of brighter pride,
AT last like wlthered leaves appear,
And sleep In darkness, side by side.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20
IRELAND-MR. LAWRENCE

Hon. ABBOT LAWRENCE has been entertained in a
most cordial manner by the citizens of Cork He de-
clned an invitation TO public DINNER, but took an
excursion down the river Lee and view of the harbor
His speeches were capital, may be judged from
what The Times says of them in article which we
quote below:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20
CITY TRAVELLERs' DIRECTORY.
DEPARTURE OF CARS & BOATS


DEPARTURE or CARS & BOATS,
FROM RICHMOND.
Northern Cars Tor Fredericksburg, W Washington, &C.,
daily at half past O'Clock, A. M.
Southern Cars, for Petersburg, Weldon &c, daily, at
half past O'clock P M
Central Cans, for Charlottesville Stanton, Springs,
&c, or Ilynchburg, daily, at O'clock, A. M.
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at half past O'clock, A. M.
Danvlle Cars, for AppomatoX River, Farmyille,
l.ynchbuTg, &e Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at O'clock, A. M; and Tuesdays Thursdays and Sa-
turdays, at half past l o'clock, P. NJ.
Norfolk Steamboat, Curtis Peck,) Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at half past o'clock, A; M.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port Wathal
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half past D
o'clock, A. NJ.
Lynchburg Canal Packet, daily. except Sunday, at
6 o'clock, p. M.
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOATS,
AT RICHMOND.
Northern Cars from Acquia Creek, fredericksburg,
&c, daily at o'clock, P. M.
Southern Cars from Weldon Petersburg, &c, daily,
at half past O'clock A. NJ.
Genital Railroad Cars, from Charlottesville, &c,
daily at half past l O'Clock, P. M.
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at o'clock, z. M.
Richmond and Danvle Cars from the Appomattox
River Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at ia A.
M; and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 5b
z. M.
Norfolk Steamboat lat Rocketts,) Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays at 4k P. NJ.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port Walthall
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. at A T. NJ.
Packets from Lynchburg, daily, except Mondays, at
1o'cIock, P NJ.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

RJ OTECE.-1he undersigned will hereafter con
" tinue the business as heretoorei conducted by
Davis & Goddin, their old stand, No. ia Broad
street, where may constantly be found fresh and
complete assortment of GROCERIES,, suitable for
families to which he respectfully calls the attention OF
So IH S. n. DAVIS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

uAESSOLUTION.- The Copartner g. exstmg
IL between the subscribers, under the ft% oDAVlS
& GODDIN, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved
Al having claims against them will please present
them and those Indebted hope will settle their &C
counts early possible. Either partner is author
lied to use the mama Of the firm in liquidation OF its
business. >. N. DAVIS,
l. E. GODDIN.
Richmond, Sept. l, 1851. SO ltf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

GTNIILISIf BICAKBON ATE OF SODA.
"a superior article, just received and tor sale by
AOIE & GRAY Druggists,
Successors 10 Alex Duval,
nc II No lat Main street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

rw NEW GOODS.-I am now opening large
IA and varied assortment of fresh Goods, suited to
Ga the fall trade, embracing every article in the Hat
and Cap line that has yet been introduced; also,
Travelling and Packing Trunks Carpet Bags, UNI
brellas, &c, which | am disposed to sell for very
small advance; and having been purchased with cash,
do not hesitate say that and will sell low
any similar Goods can be purchased in this or any
other city. All ask is call from purchasers.
oc JNO. THOMPSON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20
FALL TRADE, 1851.

BROOKS g. BELL,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN & DOM ESTIC DRY GOODS.
No. II PearL or Ennrfcenth Street