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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-05-25

Tho profits of the American Insti-
tute, in New York, during the past
year, were $1,000, Of which $1,000
have been invested in the library.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-05-25
Greae Fire arl Gsaeraw.

A slip from the Cheraw Gazette
Office, dated May 20, 1852, says:-
" 1t is our painful duty, this morning,
to chronicle the occurrence Of o most
disastrous confiagration, in the midst of
the business portion of, our town, du-
ring the last night. The alarm was
given about halfpast twelve o'clock.
Upon reaching the scene, wc found the
Dry Goods Store of John Kyle envel-
oped in flames, which together with
the adjoining store of Mr.. james
Lynch, to the north, and that Of Mcssrs.
Evans & Mclyer, on the corner of
Front and Kershaw streets, were soon
enveloped in flames. To the south of
Mr.. kyles, the fire soon extended to
the store Of Mr.. w. L. j. Reid. the
Law Office of Mcssrs. lnglis Il Wal
lace, the Tin Shop of Mr.. C. Holmes.
and to the Stores of Mr.. II. M. Tom
'linson and Peter HALEY, which were
all consumed, with almost tile entire
contents. But for the calm which per-
vaded, the fire would have been much
more extensive. AS it was, the de
structive element was restrained, only
by tho most indefatigablc exertions of
our citizens. The store of Mr.. J. A.
David, next to that of Mr.. HALEY, was
several times on fire, as were Stores
of Messrs. d. McNair, Threadwell g.
Kendall and D. Matheson, on the op-
posite side of the street.
"The loss, as nearly as we can csti-
pate it, is about as follows:
" Messrs. Evans g. Mclvcr, stock of
goods $4,000, on which they hold
policy of insurance of $4,000.
Three store houses insured for $4,000.
Mr.. james Lynch, loss 81 900, insured
for 81 500; and all his books and pa
pers. Mr.. John Kyle, loss in goods,
$4,000, insured for $4,000; also his
hooks and papers all lost. Mr.. w. l..
J. Reid, loss in goods, $4,000, insured
for $4,000; also one store house, and
the Law Office of Messrs. Inglis &
Wallace, insured for 1900. Mcssrs.
lnglis & Wallace, loss not known, i'll
sured for $500. Mr.. C. Holmes lost
his entire stock and tools, say $4,000,
insured for 81 600. Mr.. II. Nj. Tom.
linson, loss $500, insured for 81 500,
Mr.. Peter HALEY, absent from home.
loss not known, nor the extent of his
insurancc-books and papers saved.
"We believe all the Cotton in the
store lots was saved, and are happy to
be able to state that no serious person
al accident occurred to any one.
considerable damage will be sus.
tanned by many of our merchants, by
the removal of thci' goo $, which will
all, we understand, be covered by in.
surance.
eve have sutfcrcdsserjous inc9n
vcnicnce in our office which was SC
immincntly threatenedsat one time, as
to induce us to remove our type, @
considerable portion Of which was
thrown into pi. In consequence o.
), this, We shall hardly be able to issue
our paper 1at the proper time. W.
note this TO prevent disappointment
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The Work Before Gs.

The vote on the Brainerd ticket, which VIII
stand at Just about 10000, shows mainly, but not
fully, the number of those who, like ourself' are
determined to make opposition to slavery the
paramount object in political action, in this
State. 1t does not show this fully, since the
candidates Of the two old parties, Fairbanks and
Robinson, were understood to be opposed to the
Fugitive Slave Law and many. under the be-
lief that neither of them, on any question on
which they could be called to act, would lend
any official conntenance to that odions enact
ment, have, in accordance with former party
predictions, and because they did not think
the election of Governor very essential to the
question, voted for them. But in the coming
Presidential election the case will be widely
different. AS both the condidates Of the old
parties stand openly pledged to sustain the Flu
gitiye Slave Law, and strengthen and tasten
upon the whole country the performance of the
Slave Power, no one entertaining the least an
tislavery feeling, unless absolutely blind to the
truth, can fail to see that by voting for Pierce
or Scott they give direct countenance and sup
port to the Slave law, and all the gigantic and
alarming pro-slavery schemes Of the South
And in seeing this, they will also see that the
only way they can show their disapprobatiOn o.
that Ia and those schemes will be to give their
votes for Hale. And we believe thousands will
go for him in November who, in September
went for Fairbanks or Robinson Hence there
is every possible reason for the friends of freed
ON in Vermont to enter upon the campaign with
faith as well as resolution. A plurality secures
electors and feach Of the 10000 men who vo-
ted for Brainerd will draw Hale vote from those
who voted for Fairbanks or Robinson, the tri-
umph is effected. But TO effect it, the friends Of
freedom must everywhere do their duty. They
mnst have thorough and special organizations
in every town, and school district in the State
The light Of truth must everywhere be scattered
among the masses. The argument is complete
ly ours; and we have only to bring it home to
honest breasts to ensure conviction.
Friends of Freedom is not the object worthy
of the attempt? To carry the State for Hale
and Julian would be glory enough Tor one year.
Shall not that glory be our own
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

upon their freedom in that old fashioned
way, they will get IT, They will get i long
before that they will get It when they will
have it. Until then, don't see how i y TO
be given to them, oh such conditions as
will make it worth having. If they Ptoye
utterly INCAPABLE, shall still have reasons
enough for my opposition 10 the system. !
will not surrender my matifood to any over
seer, patfiatchial or political but il any
other man, white Of black, has different
view of the matter, my quarrel is not with
his master. If Providence cannot make
man out of the slave, | must wal, till things
improve before attempt it, There are
plenty of people of all coIors that neither
heaven nor earth eau elevate into freedom,
and the principal concefn of freemen with
them is to defend themselves against the
injury and dishonor of their existence, and
OF its mischieyods Incidents
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
Washington County.

BY the returns from all the different towns of
this County, it is found that the Free Democratic
State ticket received 1447 votes, within lis of
a plurality -l95 more than the Old Line, and
365 more than any other County in the State
for the Brainerd ticket. 1t is with no small
pride that we announce Washington the hammer
County of Freedom in Vermont. NobIy, right
nobly has she acquitted herself in the election
Though nearly all the towns have done well, yet
the old Democratic town of Calais has excelled
them all, having given the Brainerd ticket 1872
majority over all others. Woodbury., E. Mont
pelier. Barre, and Roxbuy have also done un-
expectodly well.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

which you can read in those public prints which
are willing you should be well advised Of what
is going on in support of that liberty Tor "hicn
our Fathers emerged from Colonial slavory-
They also agreed Upon and presented before the
public, as standard-bearers, to unite their
strength, and progress oil the road to victory
the Hon. John P Hale, Of New Hampshire; ana
The Hon. G. w. Julian, Of Indiana, for Presl-
dent and Vice President men OF as good char
acter and talent as are to be found in our coun-
try, and men thoroughly devoted to the cause OF
Freedom as against Slavery. These men are
selected from the Band of modern Rebels, as
Washington, Franklin, Hancock, the Adamses
and others were selected from the Rebel Band
at that day, to lead in the great concerns OF the
Revolution. Hale and Julian are as well form
ed for the present day and crisis, as were Wash
ington, Franklin and others for their day and
crisis.
Now, in conclusion let me urge upon you,
Freemen, one and oil, whatever have been, and
are your party names and ties, and tendencies,
to recolIoct that the powers of our Government
are in the people, that you carry and exercise at
the ballot-bcx your portion Of those powers and
are responsible, before God and our Country
for the correctness Of that exercise Of your pow
ers that the great struggle now before our
country is between Hreedon and Slavery, and
must so continue. till gopS yields to the undisput-
ed sway of the othet ; that every ballot cast at
the election Of President and Vice President,
next November, tells and counts either for or
against Freedom. Seek, earnestly and boldly,
to become well acquainted with the various
interests of our country, and especially the inter
ests Of Freedom Do not rest contentcd to per.
use such documents only as the King puts forth
and clrcuIates among you, to awe his rebellions
subjects into passive obedience and base sub
mission. Do endeavor to procure and read, and
circulate the late important and truth bearing
spec ,hes of Messrs Hale, Chase, Sumner, Ran,
iou, Mann, Giddngs, Cleveland, Townsend,
Durkee and others, rot forgetting this scrap
Also Then go to the Polls and cast your ballot
as thorough knowledge of facts, an enlightened
conscience, due sense Of personal responsible
ty and spirit Of true pntriotisn shall dictate.
TITUS HUTCHINSON.
Woodstock, Sept 9h, 1859.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The New Postage Law.

! The substantial provisions of The new Law,
re ,uIating the transmission Of printed mat
ter through the mails, which has been en-
acted by Congress, and is 10 GO into opera
lion on the 3Dth of September inst, are as
follows:
Newspapers, periodicals, uRseaied circn.
lars, &c, weighing not over three ounces. to
paw one cent each, to any part OF the Uni
| ted States or halfthat rate, where paid quar-
terly or yearly in advance.
Newspapers, SC, weighing aot over one
and half Ounces, half the above rate,
/ where circGlaled With in the State of pub
| LEGATION.
Newspapers, papers, and pamphlets, Of
not mare than Is pages, $50, in packages
al not less than eight ounces TO oae address,
TO be charged half cent an auace, though
| circulated by separate pieces, tie postage
may amoaRt 90 more.
Postage on all transient matter TO he pre-
paid, OF charged doabIe.
Books, bound or unbound, Of RW more
than four poen S each, one cent per ounce,
under three thousand miles, and twa cents
over that distante. Fifty per ceat. 60 be
| added where not prepaid.
Weekly newspapers free in the county of
publications.
Bills for newspapers, and receipts for pay
ments of money thereof, may be enclosed
in subscribers papers.
Exchanges between newspaper publish
ers free.
Newspapers, &c, to be so enclosed that
the character can be determined without
remoSing the wrappcr-to have nothing
written ~ printed GA the paper OF wrapper
beyond the direction, and TO coalaia 40 en-.
closure other than the bills or receipts be.
fore mentioned.
The freeman weighs hut one aad one
fourth ounces, and will therefore, 90 at the
lowest rates, i e, thirteen cents per rear.
through the State. En-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The Church and Slavery.

The following we clip from the Cieve-
land True Democrat, in order to keep the
memories of our readers awake TO the cow
ardly and wicked subserviency Of the Amer
lean Church TO the Slave Power Of the
country. Itist DIN extract from report OF
the proceedings of Religious An'l-Slave'
ry Convention recently held at Ravenna'
Ohio;
1.-The speakers stated SOME startling
facts, showing that the Publishing Houses
of the large religious denominations had
carefully excluded from all their issues any
paragraph having the slightest reference to
Slavery Some of these facts were famil'
lar to me-, The most wicked Of them,
however. were not will give very few
of the many, by way Of sample and COM
mend them very respectfully to the atten'
ton of the Presbyterlans Of the Old and
New School, who have those sins to answer
for.
Mr.. LongIey, Of Chatham, Congrega-
tionalist minister, stated that he was aShaln-
ed Of their Hymn books, and also that OF the
PresbyIerians. Occasionally he wanted 10
sing a Freedom Song, but could find
none in the book. Slavery had torn them
all out. A beautiful Hymn, once familiar
to all, had the stanza that limited al Slavery
torn out-all else was retained. Here are
the missing lines which the Northern Chur-
ches, at the bidding Of their Southern Over
seers, have expunged. Read it-thlnk Of
it-good friend
C. Thy neighbor yonder toiling slave!
Fettered in thought and limb,
Whose hopes are all beyond the grave,
Go thou and ransom him."
Rev. Mr.. Torrey, oil East Cleveland,
said that he had labored under the same
difficulty. Within a few years all the llber'
ty songs had disappeared from his Hymn
book. He had recently purchased new
one, neatly printed by the Bible Society,
with the hymns on one page, and the mu-
sic on another. At monthly concert a
short time since, he thought proper to re-
member the Slave, and turned to the I'D Of
Watts HYMNS aud commenced to read,
when, to his amazement, he found that the
Uerse which he most wanted had gone
Here it is.
Blessings abound where'er He regns,
The joyful prisoner bursts his chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all tire sons Of want are blest."
Very innocent verse, say you and for
that reason the subserviency Of the North
ern Churches is 4sHbly cursed and wicked
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

Notice to the National Democrats
of Vermont.

Whereas, have acted with the Democratic
party of Vermont, without shadow or turning
since the days of Thomas Jefferson, whose dis
cipe, after the slraightcst sect, ever have been,
and still am-nnd whereas the National Demo.
cratic party, at their late Baltimore Convention,
most manfesy aPostacsed from the leading
Fundamental principles of the Jefferson Creed, in
that they placed Slavery above Liberty, and the
Gag Law above Freedom of Speech, Now, to
the end, that my Old political associates, who
have lett me. at the beck OF the False Gods of
Baltimore, and started off on the old Turnpike
Road Of John Adams Federalism, may know
where to find me, when the scales fall from their
eyss, SO as to permit them to return to truth and
duty, hereby notify them one and all, that they
will find me just where they, III their blindness,
left me, standing squarely on the Jefferson Plat,
FORM and supporting John P. Hale and Geo. W.
Julian, for President and Vice President of the
United States. JOEL WINCH.
Mortified Sept; 4th, 1852
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
Election Returns.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington and LamoilIe Counties, ha,
elected free Democratic County officers. Chr
tenden, Essex Orleans, and Orange, democrat
and free democratic, except one Senator and tw
Judges in Chittenden County, and the State
Attorney in Orange County. The rest of Il
counties are probably Wing throughout
REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Complete.
Barre Jesse Scott, d.
Berlln-A. Hancock, W.
Calais-R. P. Moses, f.
Duxbury-none.
East Montpeer-J P. w. Vincent, f. d.
Fayston-Wila B. Porter, f. d.
Mareh6ed--Asa Spenser, W.
Middlesex-O. A. Chamberlain, {. d.
Montpeier-H II. Reed, W.
Mathematician Howe, d.
North6eld-no choice.
Plain6eld-Lewls Chamberlin, {. d.
Roxbury.-AIlcu SpaldiBg,d.
Waitsfield-none.
Warren-P. P. Raymond, W.
Watcrbury-Calvin 3lodgett, d.
Woodbury--Ira McLoud, f. d.
Worcester-N. A. Kelly, f. d.
CALEDONIA COUNTY, Complete.
Barnet-James X. Renick, W.
Burke-Denison FyIcr, W.
Cabot-no choice.
Dcnvle no ckOico.
Groton-no choice.
Hard wick-no choice.
Kirby-Arunah Leach, d.
IIyndon-Epaphras b Chase. d.
Newark Gustip, W.
Peach4m-no choice.
Ryepate-no choice.
Shefield--Laban N NJ. Gray, d.
St. Johnsbury-Hram Knapp, W.
Sutton George Mason. d..
Walden-Joseph Houston, IT,, d.
Wheelock Charles Rorgers, ".
WaaasfeFA--A. p Rnnney. w.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
Benson kellogg, I'D.
Brandon Bliss, t. d,
Casileton--J. P. Wright, W,
Danby-w.
Pittsford-IIendec, T. d.
RutIand-Paige, W.
Shrewsbury choice. .
Sudbury-Goodrich {. j.
Observation-Disclosures. W.
Fairhaven-Cushman, W.
WaIlingford- W.
Claredon-Stcwart, f. d.
ADDISON COUNTY.
BristoI-H. Needhsm {. d.
Bridport-E E Grosvenor, W.
Cornwall-Marcus o. Porter, w.
Ferrisbnrsh-James Barnes, W.
Goshen-Slas D. Gale, W.
Lincon-tioag, d.
Middlebury-J. II. Barrett, W.
New Haven-Syvestcr Dow, W.
Orwel--C. NJ. Fletcher, W.
Panton-lIlram Allen, W.
Shoreham--A Birchard, W.
Salisbury ,hn Dyer, W.
Vergennes--G. w. Grandey, W.
Weybrldge Childs, W.
WRIthanI-Nalhan Griswold, d.
Whlting-William P. Wright, ".
Granvlle-.Ford,
Hancock-Tsylor, W.
Ripton-w.
Addlson-Haywood, W.
Lcceister-Farr,
WINDSOR COUNTY, Complete.
Andoyer--nO choice.
Baltmore--voted not 10 send.
Barnard-O. II. SOcum, d.
Bethel-no choice.
Bridgwater-G' White, d.
Cavendish-John F. Dean, W.
Chester-M. C. Richardson, d,
HaItiord-George Lyman, W.
lsrtland-Daniel Denison, W.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

our own hallOwed patriot, Ethan Allen, at the
gates of Ticonderoga-in the name Ut the
Great Jehovah, but not in the name Of any Con.
gress since The ConLinentdI- US one and all
do our whole duty, with manly frmneSS, fearless
of tho "dPpressord rod or The ProHd mans con-
tumely. Let us, under solemn sense Of our
obligations 10 transmit the blessings Of liberty 10
the latest posterity; come out and separate our
selves from Slavery, the Babylon Of all abOmina-
tions-cut loose from the great Hedn men and
the lille mean men, who have sold themselves,
and attempted to sell Us for mess of pottage.
Let US, by our votes for men whom we know are
reliable in every emergency, affix the broad seal
of our eternal condemnation and adherence Of
the diaholical Fugitive Slave Law and its wicked
abettors.
Fellow citizens, be not disheartened by the
shameless apostacy that prevails, but rather
thank God and take courage that we are at last
rid of them ;-for while they pretended to be
with us, they were at heart against US, and were
au obstacle to the progress of our free princi-
pies. conclude by quoting from an inspired
poet of our Country words of comfort and assn.
once.
freedoms battle once begun,
Beq ueathed from bleeding sire TO soT,
Though baifed oft, Is ever wOn."
"Tnith crushed to earth shall rise again,
The eternal years of God are hers
While Error wounded, wriihrs in pain,
And falls amid her worshlpers." J.B.
tSonM Hrdloick, Sept /, 1859.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

COALITION IN MANE.-In neighborly kind
ness, we would inform our Wing Contemporaries,
that an asnhOly coalition is now going on in
one of the Congressional districts in Maine, be.
tween the wings and free .soilers. The attention
of the Burlington Free Press, and w. Watch.
man is particularly called to Ii .sorupt, truck
and dickcr" transaction ana : Shall expect
soon tosee those truly consistent papers, out with
leaders that will make the earth tremble with
the out pouring foods of their demonstrations.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

"THE STAR THAT NEVER sErs1r this year
escapes deplorabe eclipse by the tnerest acct.
dent. There are probably fifty towns this year
unrepresented, and not one fourth of that loss we
presume falls on the wings Had they lost as
many as the opposition, they must have lost their
GoveEHok in the Legislature:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

The papers Of the past week, announce four
weekly Journals in the different States, hitherto
belonging to the old parties, or neutral, as hoist
ing the Hale and'Julian Flag. This is but the
beginning Of what we shall see. The country
is everywhere moving for freedom. Ohio, es
pecialy, where Hale and julian are now on the
stump, is bestirring herself in earnest. She and
the Great West generally will give good ac-
count Of themselves in November.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

We commend to the attention of the demo.
Gratis of Vermont and elsewhere, the following
characteristic communication Of Elder Winch,
a veteran democrat Of the Jefferson School, and
for the last fifty years one Of the lending polti.
clans Of Vermont. Ed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The Congressional Candidates.

Ia the First District, the returns received from
SO towns show for
James Meacham, W. 1923
John Perpoint, f. d. l4l0
Philip c. Tucker, d. ll76
In the Second District 50 towns show for
Andrew Tracy, W. 7507
Ryland Fletcher, +. d. 2226
Kellogg and Henry, both d. 1888
In the Third District, "a towns give
Alvah Sabin, W. 1868
A.. J. Rowell, f. d. 1oo2
Henry Adams, d. 2745 1857
This makes Sabin lack 704 votes of an eIec-
ton There are &c towns in this Disr ct, and
the 80 to be heard from will show, we trust,
quite different footing for the Free Democratic
candidate, while it will greatly increase Sabin's
distance from an election.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The Election.

From returns received in Montpelier, and from
the different local papers, we arc enabled to give
the results of the ballot on the State tickets, in
1872 towns as follows -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

&C 2" Let no one fail to read the able forcible
end Important communication in this paper, from
tbs pen of the venerable Judge Hutchinson If
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

This footing shows that the Wing candidate
lacks 752 votes Of an election; and as the towns
now remaining to be heard from, between forty
and fifty in number, are mostly small, and not in
the Wing portions Of the State, that number is
quite as likely to be increased as diminished so
that no further rational doubt Gun be entertained
that there has been no election by the people,
nor that the Wing loss, this year, is about 1000.
Vermont is The Star that never seis! has been
the vauntful cry of the Wing presses from time
immemorial. 1t may be SO, but we think they
may as well admit that she has this year made
q most ominious dip towards the horizon. In
the presidential year Of 1910, the Wing party, at
their State election, rolled up majority of about
5000. This presidential year, with national
candidate equally strong and popular as General
Harrison, if we can trust their own statements,
their ticket is defeated by nearly or quite thou
sand We leave them to make the calculation
for themselves, how long, at this rate, this
bright, particular star" Of Whiggery is to be
numbered among the orbs of the political hea-
vens.
P.S. Since the above was put in type, we
have received returns from 81 towns more, with
the means Of making corrections in those before
received and in the 2l3 towns now heard from,
the results are as follows:
Stale Ticket.
Erastus Fairbanks, 22O08
John s. Robinson, l4,O97
Lawrence Brainerd, 9,047
Making Fairbanks to fall short of an election
by l136 votes.
Rep, sentatiUeS-Whig, 100
Democrats and Free Democrats, 90
Wing majority in the House, 8
Senaors-Whigs, %
Democrats and Free Democrats 8
What is the exact proportion of Free Demo
Gratis, or Hale men, among the representatives
returned as opposition to the Wings, we have
found it, from the nature of the returns, impos
sble 10 determine, but it is very large.