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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22
STATE CONVENTION.

\ Mass Convention of the Freemen OF YER
mont will De held at Montpelier, on wednesday
the 2Gth day of June. at II o'clock 4. NJ, TO
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Coy
ernor' and Treasurer, to be supported at the en-
suing election.
All who are in favor Of supporting the " Con-
stitution and the Union" and of sustaining
tbs Federal Government in It's efforts to sup
press rebellion and put down treason, are cor
daily invited to attend.
II. HENRY BANTER, I
j. GREGORY SMITH, Republican
r. W. CLARKE, State
GEO. c. SHEPARD. C0nm'ttee.
A. JUDSON HOWELL
June lst 1861.
We are authorized to state that the Railroads
in this State will carry delegates to and from
the State Convention here on the Goth inst, for
fare one way.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22
Western Virginia.

Along the Western and Northwestern border
Of Virginia, and reaching in to the Allegheny
Mountains, there is wide belt of light, con-
trasting strongly with the blackn ess of the trea-
son that has entirely shut in the Underwater re
gion. For many years freemen and free In
stitutions with the enterprise, and thrift and
industry, that ever accompany them, have been
developing the resources and rapidly increasing
the wealth and consequence Of this portion of
Virginia. The blight of Slavery has to be
sure, been "a draw back, but Notwithstanding
that hindrance free labor has gone ahead, while
slave labor has at least stood still or retrogaded.
Within few years serious struggle has been
going on in relation to the relative burdens of
taxation : the Northwest claiming, and with an
unanswerabIe show of justice. that property in
men enjoyed comparative immunity from this
burden, and that. while the slave-ridden portion
Of the State were ruling the Commonwealth
and voting the taxes, and putting the revenue
largely in their own pockets. the Northwest with
its growing wealth, in every kind Of property,
except Slaves, was compelled, out of all proper
ton, to contribute to replenishng bankrupt
excheqner.
This resistance to unjust taxation, appeared
early in the Virginia Convention, and held back
that body for a long time from the gulf of Sc
eession, and finally made up the large minority
vote, when Mason, Floyd, Hunter, Pryor, and
Company, succeeded in driving the ordinance
through. Western Virginia then began the
magnificent work of Kidding herself, in strict
ly Constitutional and legal way, OF the traitors
that would ruin her; and nobly has the
Wheeling Convention performed this work.
1t has pronounced the work of the rebels at
Richmond unconstitutional. as it unquestionably
is. 1t has declared all officers of the Civil Gov.
eminent who act in obedience to the authority
of that Convention usurpers and traitors, not
wealth of Virginia. 1t has declared their Off
ces vacant, and has chosen true Inen in their
stead At the extra session of Congress two
Senator'S from loyal Virginia will present them
selves at Washington, and ask for the seats which
Mason and Hunter have SO long disgraasd
and we hope no hne-spun reasoning or LAIR
splitting logic will avail to prevent their occu
pying them. A new Civil Government perfect
in all its appointments, has been organized to
rescue what may he valuable of the odd Com
monwealth from the destruction that awaits
treason, and to protect the lives and property
and preserve law and order among the loyal
citizens of the State
All hail New Virginia! The tide of loyalty
so strong and full west OF the Alleghanies we
trust and believe will rise and flow eastward
over that rocky barrier, sweeping away in its
course the refugees of lies by which rebels at
tempt to justify treason, barying out of sight,
if not out of memory, the rank growshs of Sc
cession and giving agaiH to the Union, Virginia,
from the Ohio to the sea, as of old, loyal, pat
rio,c, and loving freedom better than life.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

In the Maryland Legislature on the 10th.
several resolutions having a decided sqaint to.
wards secession were adopted.
The resolution of Mr.. Dennio declaring the
acts of the General Government unconstitutiooal
and tyrannical, and in favor of the immediate
recognition of the Southern Confderlcy, was
adopted-yeas Al, nays +
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

NEGROES STILL REGARDED AS CoSrRAB,sp.-
A Cairo dispatch of the 18th saws Three
conlraband negroes made their way over from
kentucky this morning, on their flight from
Tennessee, via, two boys and one girl-all
young active ebony specimens. The contra
bands were intensely happy, and are cutting up
awful capers in the camp. As they are from
Tennessee, they are pronounced con,raband by
General Prentissi'' p = W
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

We see by the list of officers for the eleven
new Regiments ordered BY the Government to
form g part of the Regular Army, that I. A.
Dodge, of this village, has been appointed First
Lieutenant in the Regular service,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

WASHINGTON, June %.
All is comparatively quiet this morning.
Troops are constantly arriving in large numbers.
The % Rhode Island Regiment came in this
morning.
Gea. Mcdowell is little impatient, and de
sres to advance on the enemy, but Gen, Scott
steadily declines to sanction such u course
His policy induces him to keep quiet for a
while yet.
Senator johnson, the brave and noble Tn on
Senator from Tennessee, who has been m aking
such fearless fight for his country. arrived here
this morning, and was heartily welcomed
NEW YORK. June %.
There is reason to believe that most Of John
sons command from Harper's Ferry are now in
the vicinity of Leesburgh and Edwards Ferry.
Two Massachusetts, men, for some time resi-
dents of Macon, Ga, and impressed into one
of the Georgia Companies in the battery at Sc
wallis Point made their escape Thursday morn
ing. They made some disclosures to Gen Butler
The battery consists of 5 columbiads, "a pieces
the road to Norfolk are two other batteries
formed OF the guns taken from the Gosport
Navy Yard. The force at the Point consists of
500 men; at Norfolk Is 900 and at interme-
date points 1000. Howell Cobb to some of
the disafec,ed troops pledged his honor that
within three months the Confederate Army
should occupy Washington, and subdue the
entire Union forces of the North. l. is the
opinion of the two gentlemen that the Govern
ment should prepare for a long and vigorous
war.
FORTRESS MONROE, June q.
The excessive heat for the past few days is very
trying to our troops in active service. Impor-
tant information was obtained from the SO called
spies of Sewall's Point, which it is not advisa-
bic to state, but it is safe to say that important
movements are going on at Sewall's and Will
oughby Points. The latter Point is opposite the
Rip Raps.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, June %
The Journal says 1000 guns were stopped
yesterday at Jacksonville. They are consigned
to Louisville until satisfactory assurances are re-
ceived that they are for Union men,
The papers contain letters from Gen. Buck
ner to Gov Magofin, giving the particulars of
the agreement made with Gen. Mcclellan.
The kentucky authorities will protect the L
5. property and enforce the laws of the Union
according to the Interpretation of the Z. S.
Courts and enforce all obligation Of neutrality
as against the Southern States.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

Our readers will recolleot the Telegraph in
formed US that when Major Winthrop was shot,
while calamity heading a column at the attack
on Groat Bethel, he fell and expired in the arms
of Vermont volunteer. That volunteer, it is
now reliably ascertained, was John. NJ. Stone,
n Of Rev J. F, Stone, of this village. -
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22
Notlce--.Medical Board.

An adjourned meeting of the Medical Board
will be holden at St. Johnsbury. on Thursday
evening, June Goth, for the examination Of
those applying for appointment to the Medical
Staff OF the Vermont Volunteer Regiments,
and the transaction of other business that may
be Brought before it,
SAMUEL W. THAYER, JR.,
Chairman of the Board.
Burlington, VT, June 18th, 1860.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

Louisville, Ky, June 20. The Union ma
jority in the city is 53lS, and it is supposed the
county will increase it 1900. Mr.. Crittenden's
majority in Fayette is l040 and in Franklin
400. Guler's majority in Bowling Green is
1886
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

We learn from Mr.. E. O. Hammond, of East
Montpelier, that he has his authority as re-
c:uiting officer, at that place, direct from the
Governor.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

The Vermont State Teachers Association
holds its Eleventh Annual Session at Middle
bury, August 10Th and Goth.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22
1 O'CLOCK, p. NJ.
More Troops at Wa shiisgton.
Gen. Mcdowell impatient
for a Fight.

Senator Johnson at Washington
Disclosures of Rebel Deserters.
Howell Cobb Offering v ashington to the
Rebels.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
ACTIVE OPERATIONS IN PRO.
GRESS.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22
Notice..

HE stock holders of the Montpelier Gas Light Compa
ny are hereby notified to meet at the office OF tne w.
utuS Fire Insurance Company on Friday the stn gay
oil July next, at O'Clock the sfkroon, for the
erection OF Directors for the year ensuing
oRAMEL H. SMITH, Secretary.
Montpelier, June %, 1851, ss.-.r-r.,rv
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-22

Old Furniture made $ near New as can be-
Those about to purchase any of the above Goods viii
md 1t FOR their INTEREST to call at McD0NALDS -En-
trance to Sales Room. through c. Emerys Furniture
Store head of State ST., Montpelier.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16

81 ne tEo Commissioners uPoa q Bdhah.
deck must not go unavenged." The Chronic
Gle then goes IN to q strain Of abuse Of the
President. and hl Cabinet IN a Language
which would be6t only the New York Her
aid, bet Il is noticeable that the Chronicle
employs only abuse and personal appeals to the
passions of Englishmeu, and does not venture
upon q single argument IS to the legall-
" Of the act.
The London Telegraph discusses the mat
ter calmly. It says that Il lie admitted that a
belligerent has the right to board CONNER
cih vessels, even Ofa friendly power, if there
Is q sufficient reason for ~supposing that she
carries articles c~Ontraband Of war, Including
dispatches. But IL doubts the policy on the
part Of the United States Government Of
pushing even their admitted rights TO an ex-
tEeme. The forcible entry of a British ship
Is regarded as somewhat stretching privilege
at the expense Of courtesy, The Telegraph
sAys; ara raE
Fl ...... -....L
"The event has aroused in this country th'
strongest feeling Of Indignation. THE City
very fairly represents the public in its popu
lsr sentiments on such subjects, and yester
day the exchanges Of London and Liverpoo
we're the scenes Of an excitement which ha
not been witnessed tor a long time. Tn
sense Of anger vas mingled with ca impres
sion that such an outrage on the British aal
must be resented; and the iall Of the fund
vas the response to the question: sKiH Il 3
paTg No, zoe say. For the reason alTsad
stated zoe do not look for hostaitey as hEel
to spring from the act taken By Essf. Blu
undoubtedly it has shocked the nation, an
has materially turned the tide of pOprla
feeling against the federal government
We have quoted thus at length from th
leading journal, of the British Capital, to SAT
isfy q universal anxiety to know how the a.
rest would be taken in England. The e.
preston of indignation and rage has not bee
a whit more than we expected at irst bJ
it is noticeable fact that all those papers an
speakers who discuss the question Of int
national law grant that we had the right
seize the Commissioners. This Is an impOl
tant fact and looking over all the reports II
eeived, vi consider them favorable to an an
icable adjustment of any temporary disturb
snos OF national harmony.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
The Rseape Of The sumter.

Language is incapable of expressing the
honest wrath of all loyal citizens at the con-
duct of the commander of the United States
steamer IrOquois, who in his ~cccursed vii
laiRy and treason, allowed the priVateer
Sumter to escape from under his very guns
At Port Royal Martinique if the reports that
reach Us are true. The Iroquois vas in the
same hsrbor with the Sumter, hut Of course
was not allowed 10 attack her within one
league Of land, that port being nentraL.-
While in the harbor, the IrOquois frequently
steamed around the Sumter, within ha.iDg
distance, upon which occasions the crew Of
the former would tsunt the crew Of the lat
ter with treason, &c, and dare them to go on
shore and fight it out. 1t vas unanimously
considered by all the inhabitants and By the
crews of both vessels, that there would be a
fight between them, and the crew of the Sum-
ter were observed sharpening cntlasses and
swords preparatory to a desperate defence Of
their vessel. The captain of the Iroquois was,
however, conspiring to let ths Sumter eS-
cape. He prOfsssed to be short OF coal. The
consul at that port accordingly chartered 8
schooner and despatched her to st. Thomas
to get the supply of coal and other things re-
quired, with orders to return with haste. The
schooner accordingly started, and reached St.
Thomas safely, and, by the exertions Of the
American Consul there, was soon ftted up
with everything needed. While preparing
to start on her return voyage the Q. S. steam
er DacotAh arrived at st. Thorras from the
Fast Indias, and the consul at c1cs ordered
her to take the schooner in toward to proceed
to Martinique without delay, 90 es to a v
time. The captain of the Dacotah vas also
told to cooperate in every way possible with
the commander of the Iroquois, so as to secure
the capture of the Sumter under ell circum-
stances. But to the surprise Of The Dacotah,
on her arrival at Port Royal, the Sumter had
already escaped, having succeeded in leaving
the port about forty-eight hours before her
arrival. The outlet of the harbor of Port
Royal is not more than 800 feet wide, and
yet the Iroquois had gone so far away to the
southwark as to allow the Sumter to escape.
The captain of the former then refused to
give chase, Notwithstanding his vessel could
easily make fifteen knots an ho-r, while the
Sumter could not make more than nins. So
that the Sumter is still at sea, and the tsle.
graph to-day reports the capture of two more
vessels by her. If but oRe-half this criminal
carelessness is proved against the commander
of the Iroquois, it will he an everlasting dis
grace to our Government if he is aot hung
upon the shortest possible notics.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16

What Is the matter that we GO MOI get the
Cleveland Daily Leader only sbort every
other day. We do not know Low many
are taken at the p~ost-ofice, but eighty copies
which come through TrescOttF, c. Salem, are
sold at the book store, and as or people rely
mainly on the Leader for news, a great many
are disappointed every day. IF the pqpers
are mailed and expressed In time for the
morning train from Cleveland, the FAULT is at
Alliance, and if the cars from Cleveland miss
connection with the train east at Alliance as
often as twice q week, it would be better to
have the papers sent to WelsTi,le, from
which place we can get them eveTy day, and
only about two hours later. Tbs Postmaster
will confer q favor on his patrons in New
Lisbon BY making such arrangements that
we can get the Leader every day, Is it con-
tains laier and more reliable ~eEs-thaR we
get from any other source-OE;O Patriot.
Dec. 6, 1851.
We cannot explain the reason toE the nom
appearance Of the LEADER at New Lisbon, as
it leaves this Office regularly by the morn
ing train. The difficulty must he at Ali
anee. We thank you, friends Of tie Patriot,
for your expression of appreciation Of our
efforts to give fall and late rsports, and to
make 6 complete newspaper.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16

PoOR BIsCUIT.-Ladies, if you would avoid
the modification Of having poor biscuit for
tea, when You have company, use only D. B.
De Land & Co.'s Chemical Saleratus. It will
produce the same happy result every time, 30
that you may know what to depend upon.
You can get it of any respectable dealer in
the country. d&w
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
RrncTAL NnrInR


he cold season is ssFrosehiag, and T0uF dfm
Efn surely b voFse and perhaps rsndaEed
StR1x.
TRere Is no guess wsFs e The sE2ulaatioa O
the sdministsrias CT the Hsdlciaa, ior b. ths
Itruments usod there can Be no mistake, and
Doctor noTor hssltsts5 70 inform the ratsnt or
friends Of the THUE state Of tHs onss.
The Boctor's psrlors st the Wodden Rouse
thronged daily, many persons oming hom dirt
States, and others who we dashsartonad b. for
81 experience and La-gs suma paid 70 qnasts, b
ind health and that 800 b. pa5izg 8 vssF modsrs
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There 9nO charge for consultation.
Doctor AVER does ucteure b msroury, oauEtt
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Usually rssort5d to IA the trestmsnt Of chronic d
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amPsrlns WITH thsir hives under ths blind guidana
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Those, too, Who are waiting for the dHesso % ''1ssi
OF" think ~bHo il Is time, OF those who Ilzs you
waited but in vain and hsEe gon0 tesrs yQa Nam
thousands OF thoss sho have gone dam to Tia
grave with consumption might hsVs beun saved
osd they taken proper preoaution and checked tn
disease when it was estaErh or inhaumatIon Of tho
sbrost. PrOHt5 - rlasoGRg uFOa their EaI neg
let.
The charge ahsl in no cas- b abOFaV
Means. rnoT4l
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
The Army in Keurueky.

Do readers realize the magnitude of the
movement THAT is to be- ia Kentucky =? For
q wonder, the popular figures in this case
have kept below in place Of above tie truth.
InHtead of the sixty or seventy thousandI
see the papers talking Of as the strength of
the army, General Buell. now hes under his
command one hundred and ten h0HsSn6 msnI
How they are divided, or where they are
stationed, It would, OF course, Be improper
So tell.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
pnInearine TnIearnrh.

Mr.. 3. @. Gray late the publisher of the
PainssVile Press and Advertiser, cas- pur-
chased the gainesville Telegraph, end merged
the former paper into the latter. Lake
county has heretofore supported two good
papers, and should give friend Grsyis corsol-
idated journal a liberal and representative
patronage. He deserves It.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16

lows:
"BoYs-I ask forgiveness from Almighty
G)d and from my fellow men for what | have
done. I did not know what l WIS doing.
Nay God forgive me, and may the Almighty
keep all of you from all such sin"
he was then placed beside the coffin again.
The troops were witnessing the whsle of
these proceedings with the intensest interest.
Then the Marshal and the Chsplains began
to prepare the culprit for his death. he was
too weak TO stand. He sat down on the foot
Of the coffin. Captain Boyd then ~bandaged
bis eyes with a white handkerchief. A few
minutes of painful suspense interviewed while
the Catholic clergymen were having their fl.
nal interview with the unfortunate man. All
being ready the Marshal waved his handker-
chief as the signal, and the firing party dis
charged the volley. johnson did not move,
remaining in asitting posture for several sec.
onds after the rifles were discharged. Then
be quivered a little, and fell over beside his
coffin. BE vas still alive, however, and the
four reserves were called to complete the
work. # was found that two of the firing
party, Germans, had not discharged their
pieces, and they were Immediately put in
AEOAss eOuusOA was huOt 6cfcEa4 tlMOo III TIC
heart by the first volley. Each Of the four
shots fred by the reserves took effect in his
head, and he died instantly. One penetrated
his chin, another his left cheek, while two
entered the brain just above the left eyebrow.
he died at precisely squarter to 4 o'clock.
The troops then marched afl round, and
each man looked on the bloody corpse of his
late comrade who had proved a traitor to his
country.
The universal sentiment was that he de-
served his fate, and the example will certain
ly prove highly beneficial.
When the solemn procession started from
the right and marched through the lane be-
tween the double line of soldiers the band OF
the First regiment played the "Desd March"
in Saul. As the cortege moved slowly along
each regimental band played with thrilling
effect a dirge while it vas passing.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
Gen. W, II. sherman.

The friends Of Gen. Sherman, lately COM
manding in Kentucky, Indignantly deny that
that officer is insane or that he ever com.
mitted such acts as were instaneed In proof
Of his insanity.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
DIED

In Brooklyn COhio) Dec. 18th, OF consumption,
sARAH ANN, vie Of Ital. Il. Is'Fterre, IN the
Sd rear Of her age.
Funeral at the residence of her father, Calvin
Edison, Monday, Dec. 10th, at P. NJ. Friends are
respectfully invited to attend
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-16
Bohemian Vases 4 Toilet Bottles

Are you LOOKING, Madam. for some little ~artieleA as
a memsntO Of 1.-THE Holiday season for your husband
or brother3 Suppose at breakfast on Christmas
morning you hand him his fragrant Mocha In an ell
agank n