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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-01

THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE GOVERN
MEETs or THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT
.n BRITAIN ...a..
In rsqayd 10 recruiting for hs British army eihia tie
United States together Min e documents and suidenee yea-
tire 10 hat subject communicated 70 the Seaate Q the Uni
led States he 2sh february, 1856.
IN COMBINATION .. A..
Lord Cidreadont 10 ar. CraHiptoa
mo 2T21 FoREIGs OFFICE,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
The Flags of Freedom! Excel.
sior! Excelsior

Raise the Flags of Freedom and Fremont ev.
erywhere Raise them higher and higher -
Let them stream from every Liberty Pole in the
Lberty-oving land Of Ethan Allen, who raised
the first Standard of Freedom over the PROSTATE
British Lion in Old Ti--of Harrington, who de-
cd.d that no man should hold slave in Vermont
who could not show bill of sale from the AL
mighty. Ay, raise them everywhere, and, like
the men Of Machias in the Revolution who stood
by theirs, and fought and conquered a ship,load
of British hirelngs; defend them too against the
worse than British hirelings of this day, who
may threaten to pull them down Ay, raise your
Fremont Flags in every vile and hamlet among
the Green Mountains. Let them stream from
every hilltop and lolliest pine around your vii,
lage, TO tell to the world that Vermont is still
true to her old name and fame for Freedom and
that in being so she now goes, heart and hand,
might and main for FREE SOIL, FREE Men, FREE
SPEECH and FREMONT!
by the way, since certain very Patriotic pa
per, not thousand miles off, has represented
some of our writings to have been so exciting as
10 have driven man up pine tree standing On
a hill opposite East Montpelier village, eighty
feet high before relching limb, aud understand
ing that this tree, hundred feet high in all, ac-
tualy stands there, almost literally trimmed by the
process of decay, up 50 as to serve as conspic-
uous Liberty Pale-we would suggest that this
tree, on the hint of the enemies Of Freedom
thus given. be now consecrated to Freedom, by
raising handsome Fremon Flag to its top
Will not our spirited East Montpelier friends see
that it is done
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
Rascally!

Not possessed of principles of its own to place
before the people, the Patriot takes occasion to
abuse the boys for getting up some harmless bur-
lesques upon political acts accusing them of
party purposes &c. I'VE are aware of the fact
that larger number and more earnest ratifca-
ton meetings were never before held, than were
gathered in every village in New England on the
Fourth in favor of Fremont & Dayton)
The Patriot not satisfied with abusing the boys
abuses the people of Montpelier and the Rev. Nh.
Webster as follows:
| "We had the epidemic in small way here on
the 4th. few pestiferous abolitionsts-men
less respectable than black republicans aioled
and coaxed the Rev. A. Webster, Just returned
from flying visit to Kansas, to subserve theil
party purposes, and harangue the multitude, who
were here with vastly different intentions.
Certain gray and empty headed, and certain black
and rattle headed gentlemen ran about town like
unatics, asking the people to remember bleed
ing Kansas" and go and hear her cause advocat
ed by one fresh from her blood stained prairies
From the speakers own story it wa
evident that Kansas will become free State
and another thing was evideut, namely, that thu
Orator was in Kan sas taken as a green horn, anc
treated accordingly by all parties"
| Wonld that all mankind-the Editor of thu
Patriot not accepted were as green in tn,
Kansas iniquities as was this Reverend gentle
man who went to Kansas to assist sick brother
and was arrested by gang, who like the Edito
OF the Patriot abuse people for being "green,
imprisoned and only escaped robbing because hi
had nothing for them to take, like many other
who preach the gospel, and whom the Editor o
the Patriot never lifts his finger or purs, to sup
port except by slandering them.
Such abuse will meet with no response in Yer
mont, Major!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

1t was to be anticipated that few friends to
other candidates would be better pleased with
having their own feelings gratifed, in making
selections Of candidates for State officers; but
with praiseworthy magnanimity they have
generally aignfed their intentions to abide by
and support the final action of the Republican
Convention This concession is in favor Of
unised action, and will so result Those whose
claims were foremost, (if claims any had,) by
their former exertions, to representation in the
State nomination, arc now ready and willing to
cooperate in State and National policy in pre-
venting the extension and Matchmaking of slave
ny, which had the result been materially differ
snt, they would not have been willing TO do 1t
was the Anti-Slavary sentiment of the country
which brought about the union of all parties to
bear upon the Slavery question, and those who
laborod hardes. for the ascendancy of Anil
Slavery principles, were the men whose feelings
were most entitled to our respectful considera
ton. We have been anxious in our wish for
this final result, not from personal, party nor
selfish m.tives but from the fact that the rea-
sons above given show the true basis of party
opposed to Slavery. No man is SO base as to
wish personal Or local preferences needed, to the
.disparageuent of the great paramount question,
uow at issue; therefore, nothing but principle
should be our governing motive
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

In prospect of there being another four years
reign Of terror, it may be well to enquire wha
is to be the order of exercises for the first few
months after its inauguration.
lst. The Kansas question to be settled as PEE
pledges at Cncinnatti-the people forced to sub
nit to the bogus Missouri laws.
ID. Shareholders to have special law passct
protecting them and their slaves while travelling
and sojourning in the free States, to the end tina
MS the South have the Constitutional right I,
hold slaves, they may be protected in whateve
exercise of that right they may ask-that they
may hold slaves in Louisiana in the winter, an,
in Vermont in the Summer
I'd. What the following resolution, adopted
at CINCINNATI, means if not that the slave trade
s to be reopened not ''frce seas tper
that trade by repeating all former laws! vii
the Patri0t tell us !
|. Resolced, That there are questions connec
ted with The fo'eign policy Of this country which
are inferior to no domestic questions whatever
he time has come for the people of the United
States to declare themselves 10 favor IF free seas
and progressive free trade throughout the world
and by solemn manifestations, to place their NOR
a influence at the side of their successful example
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
To Our Patrons.

Our patrons will, no doubt, DO pleased to
learn of any good fortune for the establishment
which furnishes them regular weekly sum-
mary, as far as possible, of the most important
and interesting occurrences of the times. We
have the pleasure of announcing the accession OF
1900 additional subscribers to our previously
respectable list of $500, which now gives us the
fair complement Of four thousand subscribers. -
The list, together with the transcription accounts
of the Narthfeld Star have been transferred to
us, and accordingly we this week commence
sending tho Freeman to its subscribers. Those
who have paid in advance for the Star will be
furnished tho full complement of their subscrip-
ton and as the books and accounts for the pa
per have been made over to us, all communica-
tions relating to the same should be directed to
this office.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Woodwork,
the former editor of the Star, suddenly disap-
peared few weeks since, leaving that paper in
the hands of those who could only find it convc-
nient to continue its publication until an oppor-
tunity offered to dispose of it in such manner
that the subscribers should not be losers. Such
an arrangement, the editor saysin his last issue
has been effected. While we acknowledge oul
increased responsibilities, We renew our thank
to our old friends for their kindly aid an(
counsel, and ask for such continuance as shall
enable us to make our paper what it should be
and we promise that our whole aim shall be tt
promote the interests of our patrons by impro
wing the paper, giving a better compiled repor
Of passing events, aud continually battling fol
the moral and Democratic phase of our Rcpub-
lican Government.
To our new friends we extend our -editori,l
hand in cordial friendship, and promise then
that--we will rely upon their kindness, an'
abide their decision, if they will only Judge u
by our fruits.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
Col. F,remont's Letter of Accept
PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 1856.

PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 1886.
Sir: A Convention Of Delegates assembled
at Philadelphia on the 18th, 18th and l9th
DAYS of june, 1856, IN Ter u call al lressoi
to the people Of the Untei States, without
REGARD 70 pat pllirie,l differences or divisions,
w6a ar, o. t3osrI to the repeal of the Missouri
Cnn,rnuise, TO the po'lcy OF the present AL
;n;s,y,t;,,,, 10 'he extension Of slavery into
free TERRITORY, III favor of tive admission OF
Kansas as Tree state and Of restoring the
the ac:i,a OF the federal government to the
princi ,les of Washington aud Jefferson, adop-
ted declaration Of principles aud purposes
for which they are united in political action
- coty of which We have the honor to IN
close-and unanimously nominated yol as
their candidate for the office OF President oil
the United States at the approaching election
is the chosen representative Of tho principles
les in this important political contest, and
with the assured conviction that, you would
give them full practical operation, should the
suffrages of the people of the Union place
you at the head of the national government.
The undersigned were directed by the Con
vention to communicate to you the fact o.
your nomination, and to request you in thei
name, and as they believe, 10 the name OF
large majority OF the people Of the country
to accept it.
Offering you the assurance of our higI
personal respect, we are your fellow-cltzens
II. S. LANE,
president of the Convention.
JAMES NJ. ASHLEY,
tt% ANTHONY j. BLEECKER,
JOSEPH G. HORSEPOWER,
e. r. HoAR,
THADDEUs STEVENS.
KINGSLEY s. BINGHAM,
I JOHN A. WILLS,
G. f. CLEVELAND,
Cyrus ALDRIcu.
To JOHN g. fremont, Of California.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

upon who's welfare slavery is an oppression,
will discover that the power OF the general
government over the public lands may be ben
efcially exertcd TO advance their interests
and secure their independence. Knowing
this, their suffrages will not be wanting to
msintain that authority in the Union which
is absolutely essential to the maintenance OF
their own liberties. and which has more than
once indicated the purpose of disposing of
the public lands 10 such way as would make
every settler upon them ireeholder.
If the people entrust to me the administration
Of the goverument, the laws of Congress in re-
la,on to the territories will be faithfully executed
All its authority will be exerted in aid of The ma
tiona will to re establish the peace Of the country
On the just principles which have heretofore re-
ceived the sanction of the federal government,
of the states, and of the people Of both sections.
Such a policy would leave no aiment to that
sectional party which seeks its ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
by appropriating The new territories 10 capital in
the form Of slavery, but would inevitably result
in the triumph OF free labor-the natural capital
which constitutes the real wealth of this great
country, and creates thst intelligent power in
the masses alone to be relied on as the bulwark
of free institutions.
Trusting that have a heart capable of com
pretending our whole country, with its varied
interests, and confident that patriotism exists in
all parts of the Union, accept the nomination
of your Convention in hopes that may be en-
ablel to serve usefully Its cause which con 81
der the cause of constitutional Freedom.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
| J.C. FREMONT.
To Messrs Fl S Lane. President of the Con-
vention James NJ. Ashley, Anthony J. BIeeck-
err, Joseph G. Horpblower, E. r. Hoar, Thad
deus Stevens, Kingey S Bingham John A.
Wills. G. F. Cleveland, Cyrus Aldrieh, Com
mittee, &c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
Mr.. Fremont Letter of Accept

We publish in another column this dignlhed
and Statemanlike answer to the letter oil the
committee appointed to inform Col. Fremont OF
his nomination. It is in bold contrast to the
pulley of the remarks Of the nominee OF the
Black Democracy when he says" the Cincinnati
Convention has placed him upon platform and
he must square his action to it, and shows
that he is not to be tramelled by mere party
issues but that he will take the good Of the
country boldly in his hands g when," as he said
in his letter to Robinson, the FreeState Govern
or of Kansas." When tho criticAl moment
arrives, you must act for yourself-no man can
give YOU counsel true man will always find
his best counsel in that Inspiration which u
good cause never fails to give him at the instant
of trial. All history teaches us that great re-
Its are ruled by wise Providence, and we are
united in the great plan. Your actions will
be determined by events, as they present them
selves"
The Evening Post gives the following which
well embodies our ideas:
The reply of the candidate of the Philadel-
pha Convention to the letter of the committee,
announcing his nomination for tho Presidency,
is dignifed and subcommittee and, we feel con-
strained to add, in both these respects it stands
in bread contrast with the disingenuous and
sectional tenor of the letters and speeches which
have recently emanated from rival candidates.
While upon the main question, which is rally
ing the whole country with a common purpose
to his support, he is explicit and decided, he
does not commit himself to any detail of policy
which is liable to change with the lapse of time
and action of Congress. Under any and all
circumstances, however, he promises that if the
people entrust to him the administration of the
government, the laws of Congress, in re-
lation to the territories, will be faithfully ex-
ecuted all its authority will be exerted in aid
Of the national will to restablish the peace oil
the country on the just principles which have
heretofore received the sanction Of the federal
government, of the state and of the people
of both sections Such policy, he wisely
adds. =" would leave no aliment to that sec
tional party which seeks its ACKNOWLEDGMENT
by appropriating the new territories to CAPT
tai in the form of slavery, but would inevita
E bly, result in the triumph of free labor-tht
natural capital which constitutes the real
wealth of this great country, and creates
that intelligent power in the masses alone tt
be relied on as the bulwark Of free nstitu
tions -
In relation to foreign affairs his views are 81
gacious and just They are also happily con
trastej with that reckless and piratical policy
which has associated the name of Buchanan
with one of the lasting reproaches to American
diplomacy He repudiates the highwayman s pie,
of the Ostend circular that might makes right
asserts the coordinate interests of peace ant
civilization and concludes with a reflection up
on the whole system OF secret diplomacy, whicI
: will find sympathetic response in every Amer
lean heart.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

On OUR Fathers After Pierce vetoed the
bills for the improvements of the rivers, u short
time previous to the Cincinnati Convention. all
tho BLACK Democratic papers cried out against
Internal improvements, and at that Convention
the following resolution was passed:
a. That the Constitution does not confer unon
the General Government the power to commence
and carry on general system of internal i'm.
provements.
What next! Why, both the Senate and
House last week passed it over the Presidents
head the Cincinnati Convention, platform, Bu-
chanan and all by t,oo-thrds cote! So will
the people pass over them in November
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17
For the Oamnaign.

The skies are opening bright, and the cam
paign has commenced with more than usual
spirit and enthusiasm Good feeling prevails to
much greater degree than could be expected
from the result of two SO bitterly opposing
forces. The South and her Northern Allies are
preparing themselves for defeat, and planning
grounds for their future homes sup Salt River"
And while the people of the State are sanguine
of an overwhelming victory, let us see if we
cannot, by circulating the papers emitting the
right light, so far convince those who have been
kent in darkness that there shall not be thou
sand votes polled against National Freedom.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

DOUGLAS, BUCHANAN & Co. ALARMED. AS the
Evening Post says of u certain tailor, who at
ter numbering man, by cutting his throat.
sought to sew it up nicely, SO as to make clean
job of it, 50 it is with Douglas, Buchanan &
Co., who, after committing the most unhearI of
murders and brutal outrages upon the people of
Kansas. are now seeking to sew up the wounds,
and thereby save their nccks from the gallows
and quiet the rage of the free people of the
North, as the only hope of elccting Buchanan.
The people are not to DO duped. murderer
may murder again unless he bo hung
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

The Democracy Of Pennsy lvania arc hv M
means united in their support of Buchanan and
the Cincinnati platform. The Warren Mail give.
an account of Democratic County Convention
which was summoned as usual in Warren county
to ratify tho ticket and do other things-and
which passed the following resolutions
Resolved, That we cannot support any candid
ate for office who stands upon, is pledged to, or
is otherwise in favor of the recent platform erect
ed in Cincinnati, under the name of Democracy.
Resoieed, That we are not nor ever have
been political Abotionisis, bot when we see
national power prostituted to subvert Freedom
and Cypress the oppressed, it alike excites our
sympathy and Indignation.
Five townships refused to send delegates to
the convention for this reason.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

Inc Patriot OF last week contains a somewhat
s0'py pun OF the Christian Repository. This,
We are constrained to think, comes not 50 much
from desire to ground arms on the part of the
'''o, eoltor as to seek to array the Repository
upon 'he SIDE Of old Buck, for all it talks az
nicely of the RepOstOrys article ao,io., -. ~
ins poii'ies into the pulpit. But we ara au re
the editor Of the Repository is very far from :.
yoring Buck " or the Patriot. "
P.S. We have the details Of bid which a..
sal'0r o. the fa'r'0' and one Or two other per-
ions last Spring made to the editor of the Re-.
PoatSry' to unite the two Offices, and which M
Ballou spurned with contempt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

ANOTHER DisAPPoINTED.--We noticed the ed
itor Of the Woodstock Age in company with
his veritable predecessor, the editor of the Pat
riot, and other scaliwags" who were sneakng
around tho Republican State Convention, drink
ing bad drink, and seeking to create disscntions
in the ranks Of the gallant Green Mountain
frcemen-and we ROW have the pleasing salts
faction of learning from his own columns that
be got disappointed. He says there was not
over g sac hundred" at the Convention
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

The KANSAS REPoRr.-As the report submit
ted to Congress, by the committee sent to Kan
sas TO investigate the election frauds is some
what lengthy, we shall necessarily have to de-
vote much of our space to it for a week or two !;
but wo think its interesting facts will warrant a
careful porusal from all our readers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

We have to apologize to that portion of our
subscribers who will unavoidably receive only
one part of Col. Bensons scorchng speech upon
the Administration. But this weeks pubica-
ton contains the pith of it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

The name Of the Buchanan Democracy is a
synonym for Slavery, iptemperance and immo-
rality while true Democracy is the synonym
OF Freedom, Temperance and Christianity,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

Hon. Homer L. Royce was nominated for
Member of Congress for the Sd District a, John
son on the llth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

To the Postmaster Of -----.
DEAR SIR; At a private consultation of the
leading democrats of the Union held in this city,
upon the adjournment of the Cincnnatti Con-
vsntion, it was recommended that each postmas-
ter be requested to contribute an amount proper
tonate to the receipts of their respective offices.
Upon examining the returns of the P,st Office
Department it is found that your proportion will
be three dollars, which you will confer a favor
by renting by return of mail. The principe
object in making these collections is 10 throw into
the doubtful States an immense quantity OF
speeches and documents in favor of the policy OF
the democratic party, and also to assist in de-
iraying the expenses of speakers that will be EN-
ployed during the coming canvass. You will
therefore, perceive that every postmaster who
wishes tot continuance Of his official position
will find it for his interest to bring about so de-
sirable result.
lETPostmasters are appealed to because they
are considered the representatives of the part,
in their respective localities and being the re
cipient of the patronage of the administration, il
is hut just they should comply with its demands
Please send us the name of some reliab' e lead
ing democrat in your town whom we can confe
with hereafter. Address PERRIN M. BRowN
Washington city, D. c., 1856
The following appears in the Washing,o
Union, Perce's organ
National Democratic Committee Rooms,
July 5, 1855 4
State executive committee, county and cit
clubs and associations, organised to promote tn
election of the democratic nominees for the pres
ldency and vice presidency of the United States
will address their communications to Hon Chas
F. Faulkner, of Va, chairman of the Nation;
Democratic residon. committee, Washington cit
D. G. Democratic papers throughout the Uni
led States are requested t. copy the above notice
By ordr Of The Committee.
Who will send us copy of = circular got II
by tho committee and the Editors of the Blac
press in this State, and sent to the several pos,
masters collecting funds and soliciting aid in CT
culatlng papers
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-17

IUtdI b,0UI
On the same day the census was completed,
the governor issued his proclamation for an cleo
tion to be held on the 80 of March, A. D., 1855,
Tor members of the Legislative Assembly of the
territory. 1t prescribed the boundaries of dis
tricts; the places for polls the names of judy
es /; the appointment of members and recited
the qualification of voters. If it had beeno OBJ
served, a just and fair election would have re-