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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07
Fur the Green Mountain freeman
DUTY OF THE 1RrH.

The past affords an almost unbroken series Of
concessions made by the Free States for the sup
port of Slavery, and we arc now reaping some
of the fruits of such policy. But deeply az
the North may reproach herself for sacrificing
her rights to the Slave Power, she cannot justly
be charged with aiding in the passage Of the
Nebraska Bill, which has recently been snug
gled through Congress. This infamous scheme
was not contaminated except by an utter disro
gard of the sentiments Of the North, as shown
in her repeated petitions against it; and she
deeply feels the insult thus thrown upon her,
and she will resent it. But the question arises,
in what manner is it to be done''
The execution Of laws in this country depends
upon the respect which the people have for the
laws themselves, OF for the source from whence
they spring and laws made for the propagation
and spread Of Slavery can only depend upon thu
latter consideration for support in the Free
States. But the fact that Congressman enter
into socYet schemes for the purpose of making
laws which totally disregard the rights of one
section of the country, has powerful influence
20 weaken their force among those whom they
Cypress. And, notwithstanding all that has
been and may be said of the binding force of
law, and the importance of " saving the Union,'
rather than have the rights of the North lon
ger trampled upon-rather than become the
slaves of an oyer-reaching and ever-clutching
Slave Power, we say let the Union be severed,
and, if need be, let the resort that our foref;l-
Tiers made for the sake of liberty by made by
their children
But may not the rights Of the North be Sc
cured short of such Il resort! The Free States
have the power to send to Congress men who
would JOSH with those who have manfuly fought
against the aggressions of the South in fear
lees representation Of the real sentiments of their
constituents. All that is requisite for the cleo
ton OF such men is that the minor questions
which have hitherto controlled our elections be
allowed to rest until our rights to voice in
Congress are acknowledged and respected The
old watchwcrds 81 Party, right or wrong " has
already disgracod cur character too long, even
until the Scnth has inferred that we cannot be
united to an eitectual resistance Of any aggres-
sion she may see fit toimposo and thus she has
presumed, with the aid of traitors, to cut an
other wide notch in the girdle which threatens
to enoirce our whole country, and whose blight
ing influence is felt at every advance it makes.
we need then, only show the South, by the
eiecoion OF men sworn to the repeal of the Ne
oraska Bin and of the Fugitive Slave Law, that
our attachment to the principles of justice and
freedom are paramount to aay and all other con-
alterations, and We shall have redress of pres
Ont wrongs, and assurance against future en-
'crVachmen@. FREEDOM.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07
THE TRUTH WELL EXPRESSED.

We so often have occasion to dissent from
the sentiments Of the N. Y. OdserUyr on the
subject Of slavery. that we take more than
ordinary pleasure in transferring to our col
umns the su5joinel article with the greater
portion ofwhch weagree. Reference smude
in it to the reaction at the South in favor Of
slavery as contrasted with the opposition to
it which was formerly manifested, and the
editor intlmatcs that he knows" Oil whom the
responsibility Of this reaction rests meaning,
as he has often declared, the abolitonists.
That there may have been some such reac-
ton in the way Of evaporation of shareholders
at the exposure Of their sin, we will not deny,
since history abounds with similar cases but
that the abolitionists are therefore necessarily
to be blamed, is very far from logical con-
clusion. Moses and Aaron were not responsible
for the increased violence of Pharaoh towards
the lsraelltes, nor Christ and the apostles for
the apostles for the intolerance and persecution
Of the Sanhedrim. IF wicked man arc stirred
up the resent the rebukes administered by the
righteous, the former and not the latter are to
blame. But it were more consouaut with
facts to allow that other causes have also OPP
Grated and with much greater potency such
as the increased value of slaves and profta.
bleness Of slavelabor, owing to the invention of
cotton, and the opening of new cotton and
sugar lands in the South West. all dematdlng
more negroes. These events gave new i'm
pulse to slavery in Maryland, Virginia and
other Northern Slavery States that were be-
ginning to talk Decentralization because slave
labor was becoming Improbable. The new
lands in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Texas have had more to do WITH giving uni
versatility and intensity to pro-slayery senti-
ment at the South than all the evaporation
felt at the attacks of aboltionists. We be-
lievc that the arguments ofthe abolitonists
have had greater effect on the Southern con-
science than is often supposed and that many
have been brought thereby to detest the sin
of slayeholding who have been hitherto afraid
to oppose the prevailing sentiment, but who
will ere long speak out and act out. o
We especially call attention to the solemn
truth Of the last two sentences Of the Observers
article, which are as follows -
"There are no wrongs for which a remedy
has not been provided. And when the power
is with US, and our desires are to use IT as the
principles of the highest benevolcnce dictate,
we may be sure that way will be found aud a
result attained to meet the will Of God and
all good men"
Long have we labored to impress this truth
upon the minds of good men who have refused
to act against slavery on the ground that the
subject was encompassed with too many diff
eaities and that nothing could be done. We
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

The SLAVE Taps. The Maryland Co'oni-
cation Herald says, "1'he slave trade direct from
RIGA to the United States has been for some
tins suspended, but indirect, OF through Cuba
aud Texas, hhss al times been tolerabiy active
lat least pc have the avowal OF one OF the
principal actors 10 she operation fir it Pedro
I'lanco, next to De Susa the largest slave trader
on the West Coast Of Africa for the past 40 years
assured us, in 1888, that he Uated States was
has best market, through The west end of Cuba
and Texas Upon our expressing doubt as to
his sta omeots. h offered To produce his cores
pondende with citizens OF Florida, Louisiana and
aud Arkansas, and Of er States direct We
declln knowing any more ofthe matter 1t
was enough 10 haverecently seen the harbor of
Sierra Leone Il led with condemned American
bottoms built in Baltimore, the names and per-
soma Of the contractors but too well known 10 US"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

TIE STRIDES OF SLAvEEY.-The rig ats,
interests, and pnblic sentiment of the free
States have been treacherously betrayed by
some Of their own Representatives. Executive
bribery and party discipline have accomplish
cd their object. Whether this gigantic stride
of the slavehoIding interest towards that SUI
preme domination over the destines OF this
continent at which taims, will arouse a spirit
of active resistance among the tree States, or
whether it will be tamey submitted to- as
have all previous ag5ressions from the same
quarter, thefuturc only can determine.
The next feature in the programme is war
with Spain, and necessary with all Europe,
in order to prevent the gradual abolition of
slavery in Cuba, As such war would be
felt almost exclusively by tn, commercial IN
terest, AMI rs cotton would still be admitted
into English ports, and as all other commerce
belongs to the North, the saveholding interest
would be comparatively but little affected by
it. That interest therefore in view of the
Object 10 be obtained is comparatively in
different to war and it counts on the West
for sympathy in this sentiment So far as
the influence of Senator Douglas goes, it will
undoubtedly have it. 1t remains to be seen
whether even ms p8speet will arouse the
free States toaFJuss sense of their position.
N. Y. Dmiy Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

GooDA We clip the following from a re-
port of speech recently delivered by Wen
dell Phillips. in Massachusetts
"He despaired of doing anything at Wash
ington. lie recognized, as gratefully as any
man, the noble position and the heroism and
fidelity Of CHARLES SUMNER. (Chcers.) He
(Nlr. P. J was glad the inso.ent representatives
of the Slave Po@er had kicked him it was
the only thing needed to crystalline him into
II good anti-savery speech. (Appause.) But
it seemed to him that there was nothing pos
sible in Congress but COOL speeches. Some
thing aoas possible in Massachusetts, if they
would con6no themselves to it. He was re-
minded of the old story of Capt. Coffin, as an
Illustration Of his idea. In old times, when a
mate thought himself about equal to the cap
tain, the mate oGCofin's ship one day hobblcd
flor he was stiff in one eg) up to him. and
advised him to anchor. The captain replied,
not very ciyiIly You take care of your part
of the ship, sir and | will take care of mine.
So the mate hobbled off TO the bows, and let
go the anchor; then back hehobbled to the
captain. Coffin, my part ofthis ship is anchor
ed - (Laughter.) So he proposed to onehor
Massachusetts,. loud cheers.) They tell
us, said Mr.; Philips, that the Ship of State
at Washington is drifting to Cuba, to Mexico
to Brazil. Propose to anchor Massachusetts,
renewed cheers and then we will take off
our hats to Caleb Gushing, and tell him our
part Of thc ship is taken care Of" Great
applausc.)"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

AN ANTI-SLAyERY Mass MEETING AT McIN-
DOES FALLS, W., is to be held this week Wednes-
day and Thursday, at NIcIndoc's Falls, on Con-
..necticut River, at which Mrs Stowe, the
authoress of "Uucle Tom S Cabin" her hus-
band, Professor Stowe, and John p. Hale, and
other speakers from abroad, are expected to be
present. 10 our regret Il notice sent us of this
interesting expected gathering, did not reach us
in season for oar aist paAr. -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

The London Times gives an in,erestinp ac-
count Of the recent narrow escape of the Rus
sian Gar from capture by an English stpam.r.
A little steamer put out from Cro,standt to cap
ture an English yacht, but was driven off by an
English steamer, and might easily have been
captured, had it been known thai oE beard were
the Emperor Nicholas, his son the Archduke
Constantine, the Archduchess his wife, and the
Russian Admiral! What an opportunity for
fame the commander Of that British steamer let
goby!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

! J. 5, Spaulding Of Barre, Corresponding
Secretary and Treasurer. ,. .....
Thos Scott Pearson, Peacham, G. E. Bruce,
Battleboro, Recording Secretaries. eh ~
q. X, Pangborn, st. Adams, John Graham,
Mortified, G. B. Hulbart st, Adams, Ereeu-
the Committee
The succeeding Resolutions were unanimously
adopted 'ala i
Resoloed, That the Executive Commute be
authorized to appoint delegates to represent this
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

ANTIMoNy CANNON BALLS = English papers
state that experiments are being made by order of
The British government, to test the effect Of an
tmony cannon balls upon wooden surfaces 1t
is found that balls of this metal break upon strik-
ing the object at which they are fred and the
numerous meta lie particles into which they
separate arc scattered in many directions, and
would spread death aud destruction on every
side An immediate supply of these anthony
balls is to be despatched TO the fleets in the Bal
tic aud Black Seas
A JAIL AND PRISONERS BURNED The Jail of
st Josephs ,ouuy III, was burned tn th+.
ground On the 18th inst 1t was buailt of logs,
aud contained four prisoners, three of whom we're
awaiting trial for the murder of Mr. Easterbrook
of Vermont whs il will be remembered, was
murdered last Spring as he was going to the
residence of = ounglady to whom he was to be
married The other was confined on charge of
larceny, and sci fe TO the building himself. The
jailor, in the hurry and confusion Of attempting
to extricae The prisoners, and al the same time
provide for them secure reception, lost the Ike !
and the three murderers were only released by
chopplng why into their cells, while the wretch
who set the hui ding on fire was burned 10 death
before he could be reached gai eu
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07
"Craok the plant hinges Of the kHco
Where thrift may follow fAwning."

We are daily expecting to hear tlings
ON Maine. The star in the East will, [
trust, shine brightly, and its motto still be
luminous in the heavens-not in the path
of slavery, but in the path of liberty and
Righteousness; that Righteousness, that free
dom, which exateth nation. You, my
friends, in N. Fl. have been long counted upou,
as the truest vassals OF the slave power -,
bear withnic is / tell yea the honest truth.
We shall look with anxiety to see whether
you will consuuniatc In 1856, tho work which
you so CALAMITY begun in 1854. Oh let us
not look in vain; let US not, when we arc
waiting, hoping, praying for intelligence that
the people of New Hampshire have resolved
to be freemcn, and that in all her lakes and
hills and valleys, there shall be no longer the
stain of subsection to sIavery,-Oh! let us
not be disappointed. Let your resolutions be
pure as the waters that rise in these mountains
and fill your beautiful lakes; let them be
stcadast as the everlasting hills by which
you are guarded and girded ; and let them be
free as the winds which now in these trees are
singing their anthems to the God of Liberty.
Mr. Chase set down amid tremendous APP
plausc.)
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07
The Columbus (Ga , Journal SAYS


We MUsr HAVE NORTHERN ALLIES II they
will enlist under our banner, we will not inquire
into their antecedents nor question their motives
If They desire the spells, let thsm strip the dead.
They necessarily march in the van, and this is
guaranty enough of their fidelity. But tchere are
these allies - They arc the Democracy ,oho stood
By the Ne5rask~sssyS With their aid the South
is certain of vic osys Will the Wings of the
South tell us why they cannot coalesce with
ihami"
The N. II. Palladium replies:
goal ye dough-faces, read this, and hide
your heads if you have any sh tme. Your help
is implored by man who tell you before the world
that you can be bough, for less than the price of
of asave!' They Iell you that the spoils of Of
fee can lure yop away from the cause of freedom
and State independence, TO the cause of nen-sel-
ling, woman whipping, slave breeding, aud all
the brutalities and sensuaiies of the God-abhor
red institute n of human slavery. They tell you
that you may wander over the field Of contest
and like his vultures, turkey buzzards, hyeoas
and other carrion birds and beasts. NAV ''srRp
THE Dead" De|ectable emp oyment Allur
Ing promise glorious prospect Think of
youf chances -roucey -Ingersoll = Hubbard
Douglas and PIERCE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

welcome the Observers endorsement of our
"fanaticism" As we are thus agreed in the
main principle of operation, let US endeavOr
consistently to carryit out. #
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

did not expect men who were fed from the
public crib to oppose public wrongs they
never did it; they never would. Here and
there, there might bean exception. He re-
membered be had received one letter from
postmaster in Iowa, who said they were not
going to submit toit--and they didn't Loud
cheers.)
On one occasion, he met an Arkansas
Methodist preacher, who told him he was
once invited to a negro wedding. The mas
ters family were kind, clever people, and the
circuit rider concluded to go. When he AZ
rived at the house, they called Sambo and
Dinah into the parlor, dressed out in their
Sunday best. They were required to stand
up in the middle OF the room, and the preach
cr stood before them, and said he, "Sambo!
do you take this woman Dinah to be your
welded wife, to live together in Gods holy
ordinance of matrimony until death shall you
part, or as hng as circumstances W'A PR
NIT ?" Laughter) Sambo wanted to be
married. and of course he could say nothing
but yes. The preacher then put the same
question to Dinah, and received the same re-
Spouse. Then said the preacher, stretching
out his hands with due solemnity., I" L pro-
nounce you man aud wife according to the
laws of God--and the State ot Aakrnsas"
Loud laughter and cheers.) &c. there are
men, protesting to be Democrats or Wings,
who are unwilling to live out their own prln-
ciples, but were as good Democrats and Wings
as circumstances would permit-they were
Democrats and Whigs, not according to the
laws OF nature and Of God, but according to
the laws of God, as modified amended, and
in part repealed, by the slave power. Loud
cheers)
What they wanted Was, that the people
should simply shake off these Jokes, and
forgetting those things which were behind.
press forward for the prize Of the high calling
Of liberty. 1t was glad day for him and
those who belong to the little struggling band
Of liberty in Congress, when they found that
the ministers of the gospel throughout New
England had taken this matter in hand, and
that, having carried it, where they were first
bound to carry it, to the throne Of Almighty
God, and invoked His guidance in their work
they came up to Congress 5000 strong. with
Il protest in the name Of the God, whom they
served. against this iniquity. Ii there were
any Of that band present, he would tender
them his hearty thanks. A grateful people
pronounce their names with admiration and
reverence, when those of their magnets and
slandcrers were consigned to the tomb OF an
end oblivion. load applause.)
Now, my friends, said Mr.. G. in conclusin,
[ am obout leave you. | go to my Western
home, there to renew the battle for freedom.
But we shall listen-Oa with what anxiety
shall we not listen-for intelligence Of what
you are doing in New Hampshire! The far
thest West is already redeemed! Iowa is
FREE! Enthusiastic. appase.) Iowa has casl
off from her young shoulders the yoke of the
Shareholders no more will she be represented
in Congress by men who
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Association met per adjournment. The lee
turer for the hour being absent on account Of
the detention Of the "northern train" the
President read an Essay on - Phonology."
On nomination, the lion. d. NJ. Camp, Rev.
D. Greene and Rev J. d. Wickham were elect
ed commettcc to report on IL Board of Educa'
ton, after which the subject was again fJvora-
bly, and fully discussed
Adjourned till p. Nj.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

An Address was delivered by the Rt. Rev. j.
II. Hopkins, on"IAe agencies required, for a
FIJI result of EducatioA." Also an AID lress by
Charles Northcnd, Esq, Of Salem, Mass; sab
iect, "The duties Of TEACHER and Parnt.'
The subject Of this lecture was discussed by
b. Grecnleaf, Esq, Of Massachusetts, r. 5. How
ard, of Bangor, Me-, aud Others. Adjourned
till s clock. ..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-07

Association met per adjournment Hon, D..
NJ Camp in the chair. h. .e
The committee on nominations reported the
following named gentlemen, as officers Of the
Association for the ensuing year, which nomi-
nations were confirmed by the Association, viz.
HON. d. NJ. CAMP, President. si
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
A GENcY AT wAsHINGTo MO

IA Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while IN the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back paw
&C.. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress or the public of
ces which may require the aid of an agent or ator-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis. E..s
All letters must be postpaid. ...... ..
(. Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
EoR RENT. the Building now being fin

ENOR RENT. the Building now being fin
IL ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed to embrace all the modern convenences
for restaurant, in connexon with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &c. The restau-
rant communicates, bohfrom in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms
communicating through ample folding-doors, for
the accommodation Of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory, and, if not rented will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits to competent tenants.
Apply TO or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 21-tf E,bet. 8 and 7tb sts, Washington.