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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

called upon by Mr.. Colby to explain passage
| in the book aboye referred to, published in Ivy.
| 1t was there stated that the inhabitants of the
| town of Westminster were formerly fanatical
| in matters Of religion, and story was there
| referred to- of a mans being communicated
| from the Church, for killing bear on Sunday.
Judge Kellogg explained by saying that the
man referred to was Mr.. Wright,who had dis.
covered traces of bears in his corn6e,d, and
stayed at home to watch and succeeded in kill
ing bear. The word soon got abroad among
the neighbors, that Wright had shot bear on
Sunday. lie was cited to appear before the
Church Of which he was a member, and the
regular steps taken, and it was thought best to
eXcommuncltc him. On the Sabbath, when
the sentence of accommodation was to be
read from the pulpit, (according to the custom
Of the times,) Mr.. Wright was present with his
musket; and when the clergyman, in reading
the important document had reached and Was
about to pronounce his name, leveed the piece
at him. The clergyman suspended his reading,
and turning to the congregation, blandly said
" Brethren, all things may be lawful for me;
but some are not erpedient."
A vote Of thanks to the Band, for their ex
ccllsnt music, was passed, and the company dis
persed
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Mails in Montneljer

SOUTHERN and EASTERN mail closes at s. 90 a. H. a.
rves at Is p. III.
NoRrHEeH and WESTERN closes at BIS p. m arrives
at $50 a. m.
All matter for these mails must be in the office beore tie
'tme Of closteg, to go the same dag.
BARRE mail arrives daily $50 a. N departs every
day on arrival Of Southern
BRADFORD nail arrives daily at 10 % p. m depar::
daily at leo 3. m.
pAS'ILLE arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at - O'Clock, A. m. departs same days at O'Clock
p
BARTON arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays q.
$50 NJ departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday.
at IS Il. IN.
HYDErAEE, by Worcester and Emore arrives Mondays,
ednesdays and Fridays at 800 p m departs same as
Barton.
CHELSEA arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays a;
I'o0 p H. departs same as Danville.
CALAIS mail arrives Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur-
days at LOO F. IA leaves alternate days on arrival If
Western.
BERLIN from two to six times week
OFFICE HOURS FROM 100 4. NJ to S 90 p NJ
,.-,.-. JAMES G. FRENCH. =. NJ.
montpelier, Mayl, 1861.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

lHE FRENCH CONVENIENTLY Government
OF France has given quttus to the agents of
the Southern Confederacy, in the shape of a
declaration from M. Rouhel, Minister of Aeri-
culture and Commerce, on the subject of the
BLOCKADE 1t reStateS In the most explicit man
ner the principles on which the Government re-
spects the blockade, which it assumes to be well
founded and well maintaincd The following
concerning much mootod point, will show the
spirit of the document
" The effectiveness of blockade is now ad-
United by the world to be the essential condition
OF It's validity but, from the moment that
Chere are upon the spot to which belligerent
means to lnterdlct access sufficient forces to pre-
vent an approach, without exposure to certain
Danger, the neutral is constrained, whatever in
Jury ne may experience, to respect the blockade.
II he violate 1t, he exposes himself to be treat
ed as an enemy by the belligerent toward whom
ae has departed from the duties of neutrality"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11
MONTPELIER, VT.
FRISDAY, OCT. II, 1861.
TO MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE

The DAILY FREEMAN, containing the full tel
osfaphic report TO the associated press in Bos-
ton, morning and evening, and full report Of
The proceedings of the Legislature, will be fur
hished during the Session to mail subscribers at
the rate of $l.00 for three months For ST. 20
the DAILY will be sent three months, postage
free. Two cents for single copies in wrapper,
to be had at all times at the Office Members
ordering papers to be sent regularly for the SEES
SION and wishing 10 pay the postage here will be
supplied at the rate of two cents per number.
The paper will be delivered to members and 9TH
ers at their rooms at the rate of 81 25 for three
months.
The " EEKLY FREEMAN will be furnished to
mail subscribers during the Session for twenty
five cents.
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the State can hardly be over estimated L..
1T is not provided for by law, c,mmooJ Ja :. aS
the fayorable consideration Of the I,oyisI,tn. "
The multiform and onerous duties roL,,;'0'
the raising, organizing and furnishing tina 49, "
al Regiments thu audltirg Of bills and aoo,,'ll
the disbursement of funds, &c, lmpos.J 'DN"
the Executive by the acts OF the extra ,.. lon
rendered il impossible that should atto,'lI'
the appointment anu correspondent, or T'u' "
agents Tor the support Of the families Of ct;,,n
soldiers and III my request, the Lientr,.'-II
Governor kindly consented to take ehoraa ~,
that department OF the public service. Nv
repoct, which Is herewith submitted il viii a.
/ seen that the amount drawn from tae Tro,e,..,'
prior to October lst., Is &l,778,22
submit herewith Il copy Of instructions ~.
pared by me for the observance Of the s.y.r.I
town agents, but the experience of the [in'ti,
ant Governor has shown the Importance II
more perfect system, and | respectfully con,
mend the suggestions contained in his reoort
the consideration Of the General Assemble
Under my directions, the Quarter Mas+a,
General has sold a quantity of Windsor Pif,a
belonging to The Stace, at Sl3 80 each. Tbq,1
Rifles are good arm, but being without b,vo,
nets, and not adapted to the use of our solde,,
they have long remained practically useless ia
the State.
1t is my purpose to confnc this communc,.
ton to the history of the past, earnestly honin,
that the Governor elect, who is detained tx If
ness, will at an early day be able to laq bco'o
you the appropriate business of the Session,
therefore omit to call your attention to measDr,,
which under other circumstances might deem
Important
Gentleman Of the Senate
and House Of Representatives:
In retiring from the arduous duties Of i.
political year now closing, | desire to exnn.<
through you, TO the citizens Of Vernon NV
high appreciation Of their confdenceand narr,.
otto cooperation in carrying into execution tho
important measures required by the acts Of the
special session, and to assure you that I snail
carry with me into private lfc sacred doyo.
ton to the interests of the State, and to tho
cause ct our common Country.
You, gentlemen, are called to deliberate unoa
measures more important and vital to the in
terests Of the State, and the Country. than any
which has ever before occupied the attention Of
the General Assembly; requiring your patient,
careful and dispassionate deliberation.
May an all-wisc Providence guide YOU and
may our Heavenly Father intcrpose to deliver
our beloved Country from it's present calamitg,
md from the perils which threaten it, and Re.
store to it again the blessings of peace, unl.a
md prosperity.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11
Vermont Bible Society.

The Anniversary Of the Vermont Bible Soci.
ETY. will be held at Montpelier, on "Wednesday,
the 10th day Of October
The Directors will meet at the Rooms of the
Depository at II o'clock A NJ The Society
viii meet in the same place at . clock P. NJ.
anniversary exercises and Sermon in the
Brick Church, at - o clock in the evening.
W. II. LORD, Sec. V. BIS.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

AurUMNAL TINrs-No ore can maintain, af-
ter this years experience, that frost has any
special agency in the Autumn celebration of
the leaves. Scientific men have long understood
the matter, and have explained the ripening of
leaf as simple process Of vegetable groath,
though tie coloration of the leaves at maturity
can no more be accounted for than the red rose,
the blue of the violet, or the orange of the lily.
The color which leaves assume in the fall is due
to the same causes But the popular idea that
the leaves are changed by the frost is so firmly
established in the minds of unscientifc and un-
observant people, that it is difficult to dispcl
This year the foliage has assumed the most
gorgeous coloring without sign of torst, and
indeed, seems to be more brilliant on account of
its non appearance. This is perfectly natural,
as the leaves have been able to gradually and
freely assume the coors which belong to their
rpisness, unobstructed by sudden cold.-IOst.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11
Vermont Historical Society.

The twenty second annual meeting Of the
Vermont Historical Society will be holden at
the Historical Room in the State House, Mont
reIler, on Tuesday, October 18th, 1861, att
o'clock, P. M.
The Annual address will be pronounced by
the Rev. William S. Balch of Ludlow, w., and
several Biographical sketches of distinguished
Nermontcrs will be read on the occasion.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

HENRY CLAY ONE TRUE SoN.-While one Of
she sons of Henry Clay has joined or tried to
join the rebels, one true and loyal son remains
Thomas H. Clay, who has recently published
the most fearless avowals of his determination
to support the Union
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

ELECTION DAY.-Elcction Day yesterday,
which was one OF the most sumMor-like DAYS of
the whole season, passed off considering the i'm
mense multitude in attendance, with much
quletness, and without accident or any noticeable
disorders
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

BUCHANAN has written strong war letter to
Union Convention, recommending a vigorous
prosecution of the war and hunting down tbe
rebels and thieves to the death There was once
thief detected in the act, but rushing into the
crowd, cried Stop Thief louder than any of the
rest, and in that way ESCAPED.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

UuR LOAN TAKEN IN ENcLAND.-By last ar
rivals we learn that, in spite of the warnings
and croakings of the London Times, our new
National loan is being quite largely taken by
the English capitalists
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

Gen. WlLsoNs BEGIMENT-One Of the finest
and most perfectly equipped Regiments that has
been raised in Massachusetts, is that Of the 25th
the one lately raised through the personal in
fnence aud energy Of Senator Wilson 1t is
everywhere elicitng high commentator on the
way.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

~ File of the latest New York and Bos ton
papers will be at all times at the FREEMAN Or
rIcE, and those desiring to see these papers can
do SO by calling at this office.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

New Rork, Oct 10. The Post says there is
not word of truth in the Times dispatch
about the drowning Of seven hundred rebels.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11
A DAILY FREEMAN

WIZ De published at this Office until further
notice. Two editions will be issued, one to be
ready Tor the mail West, and the stages that
leave Montpelier in the afternoon, the other in
the morning in season for the morning mails.
hach edition will contain the latest Geographic
news to the time of going to press.
The Term, will be,
$500 per year, or 81 90 for three months, to
the Office.
9o'oo per year, or 81 ,2j for three months, 70
village sn6Scribers-paper delivered at their
houses or places of business.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
"lucrs are solicited. G. w. WILLARD.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-11

We are authorized by Col Lord to state that
no more Regiments will be called for by Cover
nor Fairbanks. y few vacancies are left in
companies, although the Regiment is fully or
gained Applications can be made at the Of
fec of the Adutnnt Ger eral-pavilon Hotel
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

GEN. CAMERoN's REsIGNArioN.-The follow
ing is General Cameron's letter, resigning his
seat in the United States Senate:
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1861
To His Excellency Andrew G. Curtin, Cover,
nor of Pennsylvania
DEAR SIR Having accepted the position
of Secretary Of War, rendered to me by the
President, hereby resign my seat in the Sen
ate of the United States.
| leave that body with feelings of deep re-
gret, as we'll because it sewers my immediate
connection with the people of my native State
as because It removes me from the cherished
personal associations of that high and digni-
fed body. But | am cOnSoed by the fact that
the change in our Tariff laws for which | have
labored for more than fifteen years, and which
l trust will add greatly to the benefit of Penn
sylvania, was'accomplished at the close of my
Senatorial service.
l beg to say to the Legislature, and to the
people of Pennsylvania, that in my new posi-
ton, which Difference to their earnest wishes
induced me reluctantly to accept, my best en-
ergies shall be exerted for the benefit of the
whole country, of which Pennsylvania forms
SO important part.
am, sir, very respectfully your obedent
servant, SIMON CAMERON.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

\ Story OF GENERAL JACKSON "A CORES
pondent of the Tribune tell this story A
prominent gentleman in this State told me- no
unquestonable authority, a remniscence Of the
days of nuIlifcatOn. 1t seems that Gov.
Letcher, Of Kentucky, who sympathized with
the nulIilerS in 1882, called upon Gen. Jack
son to learn, if possible, what the General
intended to do towards crushing Calhoun S
conspiracy against the Union. The Govtrner
opened the subject mildly and jackson only
answered by telling Letcher 20 read certain
instrument of writing on the table before
them. Letcher read it, and found it to be a
warrant for the execution Of John c. Calhoun
But, my dear General, you don't Intend to
carry on what this paper calls for 2" GOV.
Letcher, is my name signed to that paper 2"
YES, General it is" Very well, Governor !;
it is very seldom that | sign papers merely for
effect. Governor, look on the left corner of
the paper is the seal of The United States to
it 2" F" 1t is, General" Gov. Letcher visit
cd Mr. Calhoun after he left General Jackson,
and awakened him out OF his sleep, related to
him his interview with Jackson. Gov. Letcher
alleged that fdr. Calhoun assumed the appear
ance OF a ghost, when he heard what General
Jackson intended to do, and notification lost
all its venom from that hour. Gen. jackson
said on his death bed that he had only one
thing to regret, and that was that he had not
hung John &. Calhoun.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

An EMEUFE IN THE SENATE.-In the course
of Senator Andrew JohnsOn's terrible on
slaught of Saturday evening upon Senator
Lane Of Oregon, the galleries applaHded, and
an order to clear them having been given the
immense audience rose and gave three terrific
cheers for Andrew johnson, and three more Cor
the star-spanged banner The process of clear
ing them took place, and the gallery doors
were locked for the balance of their session ia
the evening. Such a scene never before oc-
Cured in the Senate Chamber of the u. S.
For some minutes mob law ruled as complete
ly over its galleries as ever in Tammany Hall,
New York
The above was one Of the most exciting
scenes Of the last session. 1t gave to the Sc
cessionistS and their allies an idea of the terri
bic storm that was gathering at the North
This was the first time almost that northern
sentiment was expressed in the galleries, Sc
cessIon had often been appauded but when
the above scene was enacted no sece5sionist
dared to show his face
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

THE PRESIDENTS PRIVATE SECRETARY.--The
Erening Post says that Mr.. John G. Nicolay,
the private secretary of President Iiucoln, is
German, and was born in 1882 in the village
of ESsingen, in the Patinate In 1887 he
came to this country with his parents, who set
tied in Cincinnati. In 1912 his mother hav-
ing died, his father removed to Pike county,
Illinois, where young Nicolay was apprenticed
to the printing business. He subsequently
published paper at the county seat, Piltsvile,
from which he was called to q position in the
State TreaSurers office, where he took an ac-
tive part in ferreting out Governor Mattesons
delinaeences
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

WANTIN MISSISSIPPI. The Brandon Missis-
sippi) Republican confirms the stories that
have come.to Us, that the people in that sec
tion Of the State are actually suffering from
want Of the necessaries of life. Major Haw-
kins recently left Brandon as the accredited
agent of a number of the destitute in Smith
county, where meeting had Just been held
to devise means to procure corn. On his list
were 2i9 names, and the corn they needed
amounted in all to "a, 1876 bushels Though
many of those who Major Hawkins represents
are responsible men, they canot just now raise
the money, and it is the Majors intention to
lay the facts before those who have corn for
SALE and try to induce them to sell it on cred
it until next fall When the corn arrives an
agent will be appointed at each depot to meas
ure it ont, and take the notes of those who get
it, payable out Of their next crop. We have
already noticed the prompt responses OF the
people Of Springfield, Illinois, to the appeal of
Maj. Hawkins.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

RD~ An interesting and exciting scene oc-
Cured in the Senate on Friday last, in which
Mr.. Douglas figured in a manner which will
hardly be thought to be creditabie to him
Mr. Mason, of Virginia, offered resolution
of inquiry relative to the militia of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and the service in which
they had been employed by the Government
which was laid over, its immediate considera-
ton being objected to. Mr.. Douglas then
called for the consideration Of his resolution
offered on Wednesday, making inquiries in re-
gard to the fortifcationS in the seeded States
and proceeded to make speech censuring the
Republican Senators for their silence regard
ing the policy of the Administration He
was replied to by Messrs Fessenden, of Maine
Wilson Of Massachusetts, Hale Of New
Hampshire, and others, and finally lost his
temper and consequently !he best Of the ar
gCment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

The TAREF on IRoN-The new tariff on iron
is highly favorable to Pennsy vana. The in-
crease on Welsh or English bars will, in future
be $l5 per toa, instead of 1912 the present
duty; watch spring sleigh and horseshoe steel,
the advanced rate will be $25 per ton, and on
the finest grades Of cast-steel, the increase is
$25 per ton. 1t is thought that the English
ironmasters will submit to a reduction of at
least Rl per ton in the price, with view of
meeting, as far as possible, the restrictive du,
ties Of the United States
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

TAXATION AT CHAHLEsToN.-The City Coun-
ellis of Charleston have passed to tie point OF
ratification, bill for taxing persons and prop
erty to a frghtful amount-Sl 80 on every
hundred dollars of real and leased property
the same on all goods and merchandize-$l
20 on every 500 OF interest on any obliga-
ton-the same on every 100 OF dividends
on stock-s3 head on slaves-$30 on every
four wheel coach, for two horSes-$2O and
Sl5 on other vehicles-2 80 on every 800
of income and profit on the hast year-the same
amount on all commissions 81 % on every 81
90 Of Insurance premiumS-50 cents on gas
stock-75 cents on every 500 invested in
shipping-$lO, for every horse or MULE
dollars on each dog 50 so on the receipt
of all agences-$l poll tax-S5 for every
slave brought in for saIe-every free negro
$40 within certain ages, or s. So, if females.
PedIers are to give penal bonds in 81 900 to
make true returns, sc. The whole show a
sad condition Of things aud no community
could stand the load, except they were slaves.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

THE Louisiana Convention have decided that
it would be too dangerous an experiment to
submit the new Constitution of the "Confcd-
crate States to the people for their accept
ance or rejection, and have accordingly refused
to do so, II to 90. 1t is evident from the
tenor of dispatches from New Orleans, that
a division is rapidly being formed which will
eventually terminate in the construction Of two
parteS-one for reconstruction, and the other
for perpetual separation. The Union element
in the State, although overslAughed in the
Convention, is very formidable, aud will make
itself felt and respected
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

AMgNDMEYrs OF THE POSTAL LAws.-Some
material changes and improvements in the
postaf service have been authorized by an act
of the late Congfess The second section of
the act empowers the Postmaster General TO
procure and furnish letters sheets, with post.
age stamps impressed thereon, combining in
one both o sheet and an envelope. This sup
plies desideratum in certain business and
legal proceedings where is is important to
prove the date of mailing of a letter by the
post mark
Another section of the act requires that
letters which hare bern advertised shall be
returned at the Post Office department, i: un-
claimed, trcO months after the date OF the
advertisement except in cases where letters
are directed to saaportS for persons on board
of designated vessels expected to arrive and
also, in cases where letters are specially
marked to be retained for longer period.
Maps, engraving, Autographs, or photo
graphic prints on rollers or in paper covers
books, bound or unbound photographic pa
per and letter envelopes are to be rated at
one cent an ounce for any distance over fifteen
hundred miles, prepaid by postage stamps
The packages must not exceed fou: pounds.
Cards blank or printed, in packages weigh
ing at least eight ounces, and seeds or cuttings,
in packages not exceeding eight ounces, are
made mailable matter at the same rates, pre-
pared in the same way.
Hereafter ten cents postage is to be prepaid
on all letters conveyed in the mail between
any points in the United States east of the
Rocky Mountains, and any State or Terrific
ry on the Pacific.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

: APpoINrMENTs.-Col CAssIUs NJ. CLAY has
been unanimously confirmed as Minister to
Spain, and after some hesitation, has accepted
ale will return to Kentucky, and make his ar
for speedy depaFturc to Madrid,
taking his family with him.
Gov. CoRwry, duly appointed Minister to
Mexico, has at last agreed to accept The
main object to be accomplished by Coy. Cor
win will be the construction of the great rail-.
road across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in re-
gard to which there has been much litigation
and discussion since the last treaty with Mex
ico Mr.. Ccrwin has not yet been confirmed
but doubtless will be.
Mr.. HoLLowAY, of Indiana, was on Friday
appointed Commissioner of Patents. He is
the friend of the Secretary of the Interior,
and is said to be singularly well qualified for
the place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-03-21

BsD~ A proposition is before the Pennsyl
vania Legislature to change the term of office
for State Senators and Representatives, ma
king the former four years and the latter two
years. The proposition originated with Sena
tor Finney, and is said to be intended to head
off the grand army of borers who occasionally
walk in and take possession of the Legislators
AS the term of these Offices are fixed by the
Constitution of the Commonwealth, it will re-
quire an amendment of that instrument to
change them.