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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

Free Democrat, but every friend of his country,
with forebodng and alarm.
We ask all democrats to examine this matter
thoroughly, view all the circumstances, and
weigh all tho probabilities Of the existence OF
this scheme of darkness, before they decide to
support the man who is charged with being the
pledged instrument Of its execution.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

Seven new Free Democratic papers devoted
to the support of Hale & Julian have within
the past few day made their appearance in d'iier
ent localities of the Free States Perhaps nc
Indication couldS be named which so certainly
tells which way the current is running as this
Friends of Freedom, you need no longer lack
faith but you must show your faith by yonl
uorks
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14
Finality.

The human mind seems yet strongly
tainted with the old idea of the Modes aud
Persians, that human legislation can be
made inality.
Wisdom is generally the result OF expe-
rience, and it would seem as though the
world was already possessed OF sufficient
experience, and that Americans especially
were sufficiently indoctrinated with republic
canism, Christianity and progress, to ban
ish forever the idea of fnallty-the idea
that law emnating from the people, given
birth to by finite mind, may not properly
be altered or abrogated by that same mind,
when surrounded by more light, and when
farther advanced in the silence Of Humanl-
ty. Yet, reasonable as this would appear,
il is far from true, even in our own land.
That the governments of Europe should
entertain this doctrine is not strange. For
ages they have been installed, and perpetu-
ated in power; they have been wont to
look down upon the people as things to be
ruled; and they have ruled them with
rod of iron, as the blood and marydom of
the choicest sons of ireland, and Poland,
and Hungry, and all Europe, will most
fully attest. "Once in power, always in
power" is their motto Their laws must
be fndity-the people must not agitate.
Agitation is the foe of fnality-lhis is
understood equally well in the Old and the
New World. Nicholas and Francis Joseph
unite to crush and drive into exile the high
soued Kossuth, because he is opposed to
fnaIity and will agitate for Liberty. Eng
land holds in prison and in exile her OBri-
ems, her Mitchels, and most Of other
equally noble spirits, because they pro-
claimed the doctrine that Irishmen have
rights, and that laws or euactments, come
from what human power they may, which
deny to them their God-glven rights are not
inalties. France has paddock upon every
mouth, and a muzzle upon every press, for
the purpose of eiIectually suppressing all
agitation upon this same question OF iinali-
ty. Our own beloved land, which ought
to be an exception to the rule, and would
be but for the slave power, has proclaimed
this same doctrine III the halls Of her Ma
in the platforms Of the two great political
parties Of the land, and the nominees OF
those parties stand erect upon and subscribe
to all contained i'll their platforms and
now turn with their appeal to the people
for election, while pledged to " resist and
suppress all agitation in Congress or out
aud make the basest, most inhuman and
diabolicai enactment of the nineteenth cen.
tary 6nality. We need not say we mean
the Fugitive Save Law.
To the friends of Freedom then, We
confidently make our appeal, asking then
to examine well, and institute comparison
between the declared principles of th(
) Wing and Democratic prosavery FnaIity
and antl-agitaion parties, on the one hand
and those Of the Free Democracy, on tht
, other, proclaimng their belief that the fl
naljty of tyrants will find an end with the
peoplc.--WcStern Citizen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

DJ9 As the season is with u.s. when there is al
ways much sickness among children, caused by
sudden Colds it may not be amlss for us to mem
ton that the new medicine, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral," attracting so much Of the public 10.
tee, for the cure OF serious Lung complaints, is,
when used in small doses, one of the very best
in the world for occasional family use. Ii IS
simple and harmless for children as well as
very palatable. We use toe article ourselves,
and would recommend our readers to call on
$ k, Collins or s. P ReddoId and get bottle
for trial.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

The Commonwealth is full of reports of terri
Bile 6 Hale Storms" i'll Ohio, which have swept
through that State, throwing the compromise
parties into a state ofthe greatest confusion and
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

~ Hon. RUFUS P. Spaulding, one of
the abest and most eloquent Democrats of
Ohio, and who supported Cass In 1913, is
now ON the stump advocating the election
of John P Hale. In recent letter TO tie
Free Democrats OF Pennsylvania, he says:
E" Tell them that the true democratic sen
timent in Ohio viii develope itself in No
yember in the shape of fifty thousand hon
est votes for John P. Hale of New Hamp-
shire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

NPOur State Convention, it must be remem-
bered, is on Friday. Let,all who can, attend
We have some reason to hope Chas. Sumner
will be present to address the meeting.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14
Measures ana Men.

The Wings and Democrats are at their
old work, trying to induce the Free Democ-
racy to vote for one or the other of these
pro-slavery parties, each claiming to be
most antl-sIave7y.
How much longer will oar people be de-
ceiyed #? Have not both these parties
pledged themselves before the world to sus-
tain the damning institution of slavery for
ever aud ever! Have not Pierce and Scott
accepted the platform as well as the nomi-
nation ! If they are to be believed, they
are for slavery, heart and soul; il not, then
they are too dishonest to receive your votes.
This rule applies 10 all nominees, from
President down. The man who supports
Scott or Pierce, must support the platform
on which they stand. As we'll talk of Inv.
ing i'll house without foundation. as
supporting men without adopting the meas
urcs. Why, what makes man! Is il
not the character he acquires? Have not
the Wing aud Democratic parties cone to
the shareholders body and soul? They have
Their men are to be judged by the charac-
ter OF the men to which they are attached
and no matter bow many and how great
may be their pledges, they will not, they
cannot, they dare not redeem them Do
they not read their fate in Hal. and Gid
dings They know full well they must 90
the party or be kicked out; aud they wont
stand kicking, 50 they 90 the party Listen
no longer 50 the syren song of "vote for
us this once, we are The most anli-sayery."
We tell our readers, with emphasis, that if
they vote for Wings and Democrats, they
vote for slavery measures and men They
cannot be disSected there ia no difference
whatever between these parties The line
is distinctly drawn between liberty aud
slavery. Both Wings and Democrats have
ranged themselves on the side of slavery
and there is no longer any room for hope
in them; they having declared in the most
solemn manner, that this action is inalty.
There is now only one hope, and that is in
the Free Democracy. We have the meas
ures and the men. We are for liberty, and
so are the people. Throwing away vote,
is for friend of liberty to vote for slavery.
In the language Of Patrick Henry, there
is noretreat but in submission and slavery"
We must stand up like men--dare to do
right, and success is ours Western Ctt
ENcoURAGNG.-' We take" says the
Salem Freeman, !" fresh courage and new
hope every day, confident that the Freedom
party is making rapid progress in the pres
ent campaign, aud confidently anticipate a
result in November, which, while it will
delight the friends Of freedom, will create
surprise and CONSERVATION in the ranks of
our opponents. 1t is not always best to tell
all one knows, but we have such niorma-
ton as satisfies us that the Freedom party
is receiving aeeessions from the old parties
in all quarters. We believe that there will
be Free Soil gain in every town IN the
Commonwealth, aud have no doubt that our
vote in November will far exceed that of
lS4S. The names of Hale and Julian, Mann
and Walker, inspire confidence, hope aud
courage. Press on The day is dawning =
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

FANATiclsM,-Seyeral months ago, the
New York Express, one Of the abIest, as
one Of the most thorough,going of The
Northern pro.savery journals, did US the
honor to say that the Commonwealth
wasted great ability on very bid cause"
aud TO quote declaration which we made
expressive of our determination not to de-
sist from aglating the question of slavery,
in despite Of the Baltimore Platforms. On
the passage which it quoted, the Express
commented thus -
"This may be called anaticsm, and so
it is but it is that species of fanaticism
which is destined to reyoInionize this coun-
try yet, il permitted to have its way"
We consider this testimony to the " man
fest destiny" Of the anti.sIaycry agitation,
as of the highest value, in consideration of
the source from which it comes We agree
with the Express that that species of IA
naticism will revoIutionize the country, If
permitted to have its way" And we can
tell that journal and its masters, the slave
holders, that it wW have its way, with or
without their permission. If it cannot car
ny them along with it, it will ride over
them. Commonwealth.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

Hon. THADDEUs STEVENS of PeunsyIya-
MIA, closed an eloquent speech in the U. 6.
House of Representatives, near the end of
the late session, with the following manly
words;
" What authority is there in this Govern.
ment to make any law final Or arepcaloJh!
Who has the power to make an act of the
National Legislature not only equal to, but
superior to the Constitution Any attempt
to enforce such dactr;uc IS arbitrary and
despolc. The efforts which have been
lately made by members OF Congress, and
high officers Of The Government, to par.
alyzc the free action Of Congress, and to
overawe and intimidato public opinion, is
unconstitutional and destructive of every
element of freedom. This movement Of
these gentlemen is but another march in
the same direction. Whenever any Execu-
tive or auy statesman shall command the
people not to think, or not to utter their
thoughts, and it does not cost him his po-
IiticaI life, | shall tremble for the Liberties
Of the nation. Whenever a political party
attempts it, it deserves to die. Whoever
whether individual, or Government, or par
!y-at empts to enforce such principles, is
as detestabIc tyraut as the King Of Da-
horny the gates of whose city, and the por-
tails Of whose palace, are garnished with
the hcdious heads and eJeIess skulls Of
slaughtered slaves Sir, this ATTRACTIONS :
tempt must fail in this country You may
lmprlsion the wind, you may chain the
torkcd lightning, put you cannot bind the
Tree thought and free ulerance OF a nation
of frecmen |"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-10-14

The 8tieHtIon IF the committee was calel to
some very fine spe linens Of silver plated llies'
Sewing Birds, exhibited by Mr.. Mprtn lJlIlster
Of MidlIetown, Conn. Also to very fac cutie.
ry, exhibited by Mr.. Ch,ria5 Pmrp1nt TT LIth,
field Conn, which they tank worthy of patron.
age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31
Correspondence of the journal.

NEWPORT R. H. Dec. 81, 1852.
My DEAR SIR--I have been so much occupied
since the election of new President that have
not had time to congratulate you upon the glorious
and g overwhelming" victory that has crowned
efforts in sustaining good cause and good men.
The Wings have constantly asserted that our lead
er was nothing and nobody that being the
case, they must acknowledge that cause and our
principles - something," They must admit that
" honestY, in political affairs in everything else
" is the best policy" When the great Democratic
party has to put t,co faces and join with traitors
to the Union in order to succeed in eecting Presi
dent, hope it too will be overwhelmingly defeated
Since the election "a few days ago) had the
pleasure of meeting the President elect. and had a
long conversation with him upon many things; and
he knew had cfice to solicit, he perfect
ly free to speak of men and principles
The General is not less Democrat now than he
was before the election. | have known him by re-
putation from my earliest recollection of politics and
have known him most uncompromising Demo-
crat-not bigoted, but open and generous the day
and as firm in the advocacy and maintenance OF
! his principles as the granite Of his native hills.
spoke to him of the constant misrepresentation Of
his course the abolition question, especially IN
your State but remarked that the Democrats had
appealed to his whole political life and especially
his action in orerthrowins Atwood because of his
I" free-soilism." ''Say to them," said he, because
he would not support the fugitive slare tawt We
took the broad ground of maintaining that law oil
sinking in the attempt! We had rather be defeated
fighting to sustain the constitution in all its parts
than be successful with principles that could not ex
list in erery part of the Union Honesty, sir. oper
and true honesty, in politics as in other affairs o
life will ultimately receive its reward
AS to the Cabinet, none but the members of it will
know anything about who will compose it until ar
ter the General goes to Washington, think.
doubt very much if Gen Pierce himself knows VIII
will compose the Cabinet jet. He is probably look
ling about to see and make proper selection. h
!, and expressed strong hope that the Democrat
would eventually unite upon him.. He thought NJ
Democrat could hesitate. under such circumstances
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31
! n .mocrat and Mr. Dobbin being SO tru.

lection of Democrat, and Mr.. Dobbin being SO tru-
Iy worthy of the place. -
am Of opinion that the incoming administration
will be deservedly the most popular since Cen Jaek-
sons time. I assure you there will be hrmness
enough-iustice eniire-National rights and honor
respected everywhere-no .flibustering, and no
humbling of the flag but a gradual and steady
march to national power, wealth and freedom. The
rights of the States respectedthe Constitution ri-
nmphant! We shall soon see if my opinions are the
correct ones. =
FoRr ADAMS r. l., Dec. 20, so.
MY DEAR Fulton: see by the newspapers, that
your good old town stands some chance of being left
:: off the road" when South Carolina completes hel
N E. Railroad This calls to my mind what used
to speak about to the Wilmingtonians years ago
1.-THE great mistake they made in not construc
ting their Northern road direct to Fayettevlle-ther
to Raleigh, &c. afterwards connect themselves with
Charleston by Railroad. Had they done this, in
stead of building straight road for through travel
ere this there would have beer Railroad Vest from
Fayetteville to Tap the Upper Pee Dee or fadkin
and so on West AMI the Central N. C.. Road would
not have been built for many years TO come as there
would have then been necessity for it. Wilmington
would have been the great depot for merchandise
and produce for the whole Western Carolina; al
you will observe that when great line has beer
established all others converge to and connect witt
it, provided that line is not very badly located. Blu
| this line would have been located in exactly thu
right place | have travelled from Mecklenburg tt
| Fayetteville by way of marlborough, and | an
perfectly certain that it is far better route for
Railroad than the through Raleigh West and II
Goldsborough, had it been org'"olyadopted. There
will be Railroad through Fayetteville West, nov
in fewer number of years than the good people OF
the route think for. You at once, that this ar
Management of the original Roads would have made
| Wilmington a large city in few years.
What should she do now say do not let thi
session of your Legislature close without obtaining
a charter for Railroad from Wilmington to Fay
etteyille ;--capital is now abundant; you can ge
the stock taken North if necessary; but you mus
begin. or you cut off Let the North Eastern R
Road from Charleston be first built, and YOU lose tn,
initiative, and retard the growth of your town TWEEN
! ty five to fifty years, Those who live twenty fv
years longer, will probably Railroad connec
ton direct from Wilmington to the West! Blu
4 time is money-money is power! Awake in time
or you lose the golden advantages of your position
on the map. Very truly, yours, \ X K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31
Masonic Celebration.

The Masonic Fraternity celebrated the anniver-
sary of st. Johns Day in the usual manner.
The turn out large. and highly creditable to the
order. The address by JAMES BANKS, Esq, was
worthy of the occasion. which was no doubt pleas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

A DEMOCRATIC SIGHr.-To see the President elect
of the United States marching foot through the
streets. with the mud ankle deep. following 10 The
grave an old and esteemed companion in arms. This
sight was beheld in Boston on Monday and elected
unrestsaned expressions OF admiration from crowds
OF citizens. Among the many sorrowng mourners at
the Dbseques OF our late valued friend. Dr. Justin E.
Stevens, we believe were more sincere than Gen
franklin Pierce He was accompanied by Major
Laliy MAJOR PItman, General Gushing. Captain Graf
ion, OF the Sd Infantry. and Lieut. Glackin. who were
all attached 10 the 9Th regiment in Mexico of which
Dr.: Stevens was the smrgeon.-Roston Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

Mr.. fillmore AT HoME.--The Buffalo papers speak
of negotiation in behalf of MIR Fillmore for the pur-
chase of mansion and grounds for future residence.
The Buffalo Republic says il is the property OF Mr..
Elmer. It is upon that high ground between Buffalo
and Black Rock opposite the upper end of Black Rock
haibor, and The United States fort or redoub,
OS1rcgo Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

Without being guilty of any disrespect to the
year of our Lord 1852 we may venture to remark
that the old fellow is very essentially on his last
legs his constitution is broken, and his days and
hours numbered, and we have the authority of that
erudite and reliable work. Turner's N. c. Almanac
for saying that he cannot survive the week
Peace to his ashes, if he have any. which we
somewhat doubt; he was considerable of year in
his own way, and had day more than usual from
which remarkable circumstance, we draw the infer
ence that he was Leap Year. and favorable to
& Woman's Rights How far the ladies have avail
ed themselves of the privileges pertaining unto the
occasion, deponen sayeth not leaving all such knot
ty, intricate puzzlng and abstruse questions to be
answered by him of the Herald We will venture
to assert that nobody hath abducted that beautiful
youth; nor can it be said with any regard to TRUTH
that the free, unhoused cond tion of the Journal
man hath been in the slightest danger.
1852 has been year of eloquence, patriotism and
softsoap. Hasty soup and hot punch have been in
demand, and marvellous things have been transac-
ted in and out of the Legislature of North Carolina,
which, of ITSELF has been marvellous queer thing,
like Trinculo and Caliban in the Tempest. I" Four
legs and two voices; a most delicate monster! His
forward voice now is 10 speak well of his friend his
backward voice is to utter foul speeches and detract
i We say, /" Father Time,' and paint him as an old
fellow with scythe, and beard half yard long
and yet. speak of things being in the womb of time
which is something Of a contradiction but however
without any farther discussion will take it fol
granted that 1853 still in the womb of time, will
a career before him very much like his predecessors
He will get old, and and all of US who live. viii
grow older, with the exception of young ladies of s
certain age" who never grow older. All these thing
and more will happen. So mote it be.
INoUEsTs-Coroner j. ]. CoNoLEY held an inques
over the body of a white man, name unknown a
the plantation of Mr.. Armand D. Young. on the Cap
Fear River on the 9th inst, supposed to be maj
who was accidently drowned from on board thu
Steamer Southerner, some three or four weeks ago
Verdict in accordance.
He also held an inquest over the body of negr
boy, named David, the property of James Grant
who recently got drowned from the capsizing OF
small boat. Verdict in accordance.
We learn that a dead body has been for severa
days fastened to stake in Brunswick River, nearl
opposite Dr. Everetts Mill. to which fact we re
:, quested to call the attention of the authorities c
I IN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

The steamer Empire City has arrived at New Or
leans, bringing Havana dates the 18th instant She
reports thai The British frgate Vesta arrived Havana
on the 18th, with the slave schooner Venus, and two
other slavers as prizes and thai much excitement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

WHIGs OPINION OF GEN PIERCE The Boston
Transcript says:
There is something in the excitement OF high pc.
litical position very wearing to the constitution of
man, unless he is peculiarly fitted tor il by habit and
temperament. Gen. Scott may have cause 10 con.
graduate himself on his non election. Gen. Pierce is,
we believe, fully prepared TO do his duty, and lea'
consequences 10 take of themselves. He has all
the nerve OF Gen. Jackson in taking responsible
ity,' with the advantage of superior intelligence in
regard 10 The prominent men of the country and their
peculiar qualifications.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

| ACCIDENT "A negro man, the property of JOHN A.
SANDERS, Esqr., had his left hand shot off on Christ
] mas day, from the accidental discharge of gun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

aaThe Treasurer of the State has paid 100 900 10
Central Rail Road. The frs, nstalment of the s2.-
600 900 subscription. =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

ARKANSAS U. 5 SENAToR.-On The 10th inst, Hon.
VIM. K. Sebastian, was reelected by the Arkansas
Legislature 10 the T. s. Senate for the six Yeas from
e A4esah Rsyt when his present term will
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31

The publisher of the N. Y Courier and Enquirer
has recovered 1913 80 from H. L. Ibbotson, being
the full amount of an advertising bill. The defend
ant subscriber and yearly advertiser to the pa
per he had an advertisement inserted out of the
usual course, which was loaded and displayed, and
published for one hundred and fifty days The de-
fence set up that some OF Mr.. lis other adre-
tisements were omitted and that the advertisement
in question was inserted for such length without
orders The ruled that Alr. should have Civ
en- notice to the editor to discontinue the advertise
ment and not have expected to enjoy the benefit OF
rtsS;x,f rxvith aufvaa vin for L.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-31
Yellow Fever at Port au Prince.

Adviccs from Port Prince to the 14h inst
state that the yellow fever prevalent than
for thirty years past Upwards of so Americans had
died within a few months, among whom were Capt
Rogers of the schr. Sarah Maria; Capt Decs of
the schr. John Tyler, and Capt. War, of the scbr
J. c. Roscoe.
The New York Post says, Messrs G. D. Fooe &
B'oherS, jobbers, of Maiden Lane who commenced
business in January last with capital of $4,000,
failed last week for the sum of 1910, O0O of which
$4,000 confidential They make an offer of
thirty-6ve cents the dollar, with security payable
! in six and nine months.