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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
THE KEENAN, FOR 1852.
PR0SPBCnUS.

The volume of the FREEMAN for 1862 will
commence with number 3l5, the present volume
ending with the paper bearing date December
3lst.
The FREEMAN will continue, as it has done
thus far during the war, to give the largest
possible space to the news from the various di-
visions of the Grand Army Of the Union. It's
numerous and valuable correspondents with the
Army have certainly no superiors connected
with any other Vermont newspaper. Its col
umns have been surrendered largely to their
communications heretofore, and will continue
to be, in the belief that its readers cannot have
an equally valuable service performed for them
in any other way.
Although in these stirring times, while the
Nation is engaged in the tremendous work Of
suppressing rebellion more wicked and cause
less, and at the same time more stupendous,
than has ever before shaken the stability and
tested the strength of any civilized Nation, the
news directly concerning the war for the Union
will engross much Of the space of the FREEMAN,
it will yet keep its readers thoroughly acquain-
ted with all the current important news of the
day.
In the editorial department Of the FREEMAN the
current topics of the day will be discussed in an
independent, bipartisan spirit, and with an hon
est purpose to employ the influence, which every
newspaper possesses in greater or less degree fol
the progress and permanent success of free insti
buttons and Republican Government, resting, at
they always must rest to last, upon justice
virtue, truth and knowledge. 1t will continue
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cally that from time to time have been set fortl
: and supported in it's columns since it came un
der the management Of the present proprietor
1t will be tied to the car of no party, or set o
men, but will boldly sustain the right agains
the wrong, and defend the truth against the as
saults of error, from whatever political sourc
those assaults may conc. twill at all times b
outspokcn in it's adherence Of Slavery, an
will do all in its power to persuade its reader
that chattel servitude, as it exists in the Unite
States, is morally and politically gisant
wrong which age and custom can never max
right, a stupendous blunder and crime whlc
for the welfare and progress Of the Nation Cal
not be too soon banished from the States
America.
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/ age and the many kind words ofencourageme
which have gladdened the heart and strongt
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nv TELEGRAPH
70 THE FIR EEMA.N
r O'CLOCK, A. M.
FROM Missouri.

Dart of the prisoners captured by Gen. Pope
p,ockwater the 10Th, passed Otterville Sun
d. w. nirbt on special train. Among them are
u ~,} Wapoilin, brother of Gen. Magofin of Ken
W.. .n"tv. Col. Robinson, who had command of
wv %uN ry,tel force at Blackwater, and was in the
s "t of Dug Spring, Wilson Greek and Lex.
saaton Col. Alexander, who says he fought
w " ill these battles Lieut. Col Robinson Ma
~, HAYNES Dr. Smith, one of the wealthiest
w van AND largest Shareholders in Missouri, who
sas done everything in his power to aid and
comfort the enemy; McKeen, Sheriff of Ben
ton County, who, by Misrepresentation, gained
,3a;stance into one of our camps, made d.
,aram of it and left that night, whereupon the
,sshsls made an attack and killed l6 or II of
l our men Dr. Moore of Syracuse, and many
Sthers who have gained notsriety by their zeal
and abors in the secession army.
MANY of the prisoners wore kind Of uniform
and have served with Gen. Price for several
Months. They all say they have been well
reatcd by the Federals and seem to think they
viii soon be released by Gen. Price.
The captured wagons, horses and mules were
.,y,pd over to our Quarermaster at Sedalia.-
The Federal troops are again in position at La
.,;no We were absent en- this exnedition just
Ave- DAVIS In this time we marched about two
1oys in direct line from Otterville, and scour
,Jthc country through which we passed for ;
distance Of forty or fifty mile on each side of thu
route, capturing about 1900 prisoners, lOO(
5 i and mules, 1000 stands Of arms, 100 wag
ons, and quantity OF stores, supplies and cloth
Gen. Halleck has addressed a congratulator
letter to Gen. Pope on the brilliant success c
his cxpedition and hopes it will be the iorerun
Der of still greater successes. This prompt ar
pyeciation and frank acknowledgment Of thei
services las greatly inspi,i,ed the Federal off
GERS and men who are eager to 60 out on anotl
uexpedition.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24

"Ah! am very sorry for this r2oel1 l;oh,, ~
prevents my going south saG al % h;isdelnbia
the other day, dining at Club IN rnll"t t;npaa
by invitation. They tel me, nc o ooh' 10 be-
:. that the American gentleman Is on, Can
found at the south How !: 'na a;;dd T b;s host
YOU explain it, ~ cunt rsf ,hsu the s state,
" it is no more to DO explained l''" ,an'en in
ment go often made that t'ere are se"r coma to
England, but that none Oh Them '''' '' "
this country .--,-.,...,.....
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Persia from Liverpool the
18th. passcd Cape Race at Z. nj. Monday.
She i, bound to Quebec with ] 100 British troops,
The steamship Australasian also with troops
br Canada was about 20 miles astern when the
pcrsia paased the Cape. She left Liverpool the
lGsh inst. The lst division Of the 10th brigade
garrison artillery embarked the l4th on board
The Niagara for Halifax.
liz Royal Highncss, Prince Albert expired
at neon Sunday, the 10Th, of gastric fever. Ills
illness was not considered dangerous until Fri
DAY. The Earl OF Derby had been consulted by
tAe Government, and approved Of its policy in
reference to the American difficulty, and sug-
ges.cd to slipowners to instruct the captains OF
outward bound ships 10 sisnalize any English
vessels that war with America was probable
This suggestion had been strongly approved
BY the underwriters The Journal dc Hdc'e,
lie Sramphore of Marseillcs, and the Girande
Of Bordeaux advise the French Government tc
preserve strict neut rity in case OF war between
England and America.
The Paris Temps approves If the Londor
Daily Netos' appeal to themedlatlon OF fr'end'y
powes in accordance with the agreement made
at the Paris Conference in 1851, and says tina
no other power but France can be the mediator
The Paris Presse advocates the energetic IN
!crycntion OF France between England ant
America The Opinione Nationale, the orgal
Of the French liberal party, says that Franc
ought not TO follow the example OF Engian
should the latter recognize the south.
The Meeaeto Of Tarin warns England agains
beginning war with America, ms France wonl
lake advantage Of it to interfere in the East.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
TyiLHTY-SEV2L1H CONGRESS.
sLNATE.
Monday, Dec. %

MOnuay, Dcc' 800
Mr. Grimes of Iowa gave notice of bill to
have one Of the hospitals in Washington placed
aairg The care Of II Homeopathic physician.
Mr. Lane of Ind, presented the credentials
Of Garritt DAVIS. Senator elect from Kentucky,
Ia place of Breckenridge expelled.
''r, Davis appeared and took the oath.
Mr. Sumner presented memorial OF citizens
Of Boston, stating that The freedom OF the press
.as been abridged, and asking relief. -oo
The bill making an appropriation oi .l,'oo'
VVO Tor gunboNts on our estern riSefs WIS
passeds
Mr.. King Of N. Y, offered resolution re-
questing the President to institute legal pro
eeedngs against persons arrested ny EXECUTIVE
authority, and who are now remaining i'll Gus
:9dy, SO that judicial examination may DC hao
Ii each case laid over. go.
Mr.. Simmons Of Il. l., offered resolution
'!2tG zeloct Committee OF three b: appointed
ID consider the expedency vi connecting soihl
uiljGry and naval stations on the coast ny "
%h~ar.ue teltsralh adopted. -,
communication was received IRON INC
Qgaycrmaster General in reply to n resoi'"oi
as to what articles shall be sold by suffers; 10
erred 70 the Com. on Milirry Affairs. ~
Mr. Wilson introduced bill 10 the eileG
mat ary miiitGry or naval olllctf, WHO sn'
@Ns. tao seizure and delivery up OF saw y
lily pretended master, shall he deemed gn'lIy
aMl:deueanof and bc dshonoraby discia'ssU
md made forever ineligible to any appoin,t1'Hu,n
j. the military or naval service OF the oh''e
States.
Mr.. Harris Of Ky. introduced b'il 70 pr.
vide for the appointment OF an addi'ional J"tsE
IN the Southern District Of N. Y. aiso' W. az
to regulate and change the Civil Circuit J" :"
Southern OSTRICH OF n Y. 90, a,
=, On the question of Concurrence WIN h y.
Mouse resolution as to adjourping over the ~
Ways 10 quorum voted. NV
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
Marrle0.

In Marshfeld, Oct. 20, by A. F. Putnam, Esq, Mr.
Henry P. Wheelock and Mrs. Christiana R. Wheelock,
both of Calais.
In Orange, Nov S, by Rev. D. Packer, Mr.. Allen H.
Goodrich Of Hartand and Miss Sarah A. Camp of Orange
Also by the same at the Methodist Parsonage, in Bar
re, Nov. H. Mr.. William P. Wilson of Cabot, and Miss
Elsie NJ. Batcheder of Barre.
Also, by the same, the place. Nov Is, Mr. VIM.
White and Mrs. Loyina Thurston, both of Barre.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
PROM WASHINGTON.

i sreclal Washington despatch to the N. Y.
Ere.iny Posi- gives rumor that the President
and Cabinet have resolved to release Mason and
Sli1ell at the demand Of Great Britain, and that
orders have gone on to ship them at once &c
Halifax. The Post regards it as improbable.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24

Y MormsRs, you that have the care OF charen hno"
,m,tv Affecting them TO take medicine, and it is al
aiprl TO the parent to administer the doses, as to
-o, ,e child sur by disease, AMI you viii hail with JOY
rv discovery that will alleviate this difficulty and at The
sc fine be more efficient agent to restore health
ne cord,s Homeopathic curaves do this, being as hey
smple medcated pills, they can be admins
o,od "a child even when asleep without disturbing H.
and the action Of the medicines will in all cases be salts
Iaa,o.v Children troubled with worms. collie, diarrhea,
49, osh,na babies have a romedy here that Is perfectly
tarmess and a. the same time can be given without
,,.,. and are GOOD in their results.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
CROFT CUR ED.

NV child is subject to attacks CT Crc"r cues al
once. =, ,r~NIcnN G. Alho,s
have child that attacked with Memoranous
C,oup We gave her Hr. n. G. WHITES ElNer' al" "
The srrnri.e Of all it gave her immediate relief
ZIG '"A p''' ZOPHAR VINrON, East Bethel.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24

H1GHCATE VT. Jan 2. 1860
NV little boy had violent attack OF Group ast WetS
We cur,d him in thirty minutes bv free use OF Dr ~
G. W hte's Elixir. We MAhi'N' iA''o
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24

1T Is WARRANTED
70 Relieue The Group in thirty M'nuas
yo Pe,;cre n Common cold INN ediately.
10 REFLEX the Asthma at once.
IN Cu.. Hoarseaess Of Sia5ers ar Soe1s'"s.
70 a1,oays Loosen Cough.
10 nl,cavs cause the Patient to Raise I'' "s.y.
10 always produce Rest at Night
Read tie following evidence from some ot."' most
prominent citizens of this State.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
c0r1cHS AND COLDS CURED.

This c.rtites that N. g. Whites Pulmonary EliXT
has been used in my family in cases OF .evere cods
tended with sore throat, and has been 1ouno ieiio
'nea'0'h' REV. J. W. WOODWARD, Westfol d, VT.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24

have used Dr. Whites Pulmonary Elixir IN my lau-
H., tor two wears and have found it the best medche
have ever used for Coughs Colds. and Sore lhroat
law WV ' EDGAR MECH, Shelburne.
Ihaye used il in my family and find II an exceno"
remedy for Coughs and Colds. ,,oo,, p,r,,,oto,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
&ii,e -tflorkets.

CAMBRIDGE mARKET. Dec. IS.
At Market 752 CATTLE about 500 Beevcs and GOO stores
o,,sto9 of Working Oxen Cows and one .twoandthree
ear, old.
Prices MAKE, Ueef-Extra $685., O,Soi drstquahs
5000 -, $3.50, 81 s4,cO to s4,25.
Working oxen--s91 t. 49,
Cows and Calves 30, 81 %.
calyes--,O,Oo too1o.
Yesrliugs- None.
Two years old-S1b to II,
rtrec years od-$1S to2O
Sheer, nd Lambs-175o at narketprices In lots, 1925
275 Extra, 80 90 to 500.
Pslts, 100 $l,Sj Calf Skins, to &C.
Talow, 9 to &C..
Remarks-There was about the same number OF Catte
s Last week but an improvement in prices On oxen inc
advance was slight, bat small Beeves aOout zoe per
cwt. There not large number Ct sheep sa'es
were quick at an advance of 20 to SIC per heau
,tHyGEygON MARKET Dec.l9,
A. N.,ke, 100 bcefcate $50 stores, l7C0 sheep and
I.a,ubs, 100 swine.
p.oasBce Cattle-Extra 50 so Arst quality 5000
2dauaty, $500 coo 30 s475 o,5o.
Work ng oyen-- $S7, 81, 100, l25.
Milch Cows 81 to -, common DO, SIS to ".
Calycs--e3 to 4,5o
yeaflnss--sS to II.
rwo years old.-S12to 10.
Three yearsoil-$17tol9
sheep and Lambs 80 to 1875; extra '2VOto o'o'
SWINE to &c.
uiIg,6 t,G,cp,r IN. riltow-Gl to &c Calf ssns-'e
Sc. - Ia,
pemarIs-Therc is slight advance on Beef from ias
rrck saw from % 10 SOC pr cwt The quaity lS nuon
t,t few extra pair sold high 81 per 100: Sheef
md Lambs sell quick at an advance OF I1C pVr
swine remain the same as last week Marhe' @o'''o "
sales Quick at the above quotations.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-24
ASTHMA CURED.

MoRRIsToWN, Aug. ~, ioot
Ir Eaxter-Dear Sir IL have been severely ainiSt ~
with Asthma for more than t"cnty-hve cal, an" va
nbs in succession have not been able 10 lie I'LL pe9
and enjoV regular nights rest and some gays Jays wo dis
tance Of live or six DDS About year ago purchase9
two bottles If Dr. Whites Elixir, prepared by you anu
commenced taking 1t according +" direcllo' anu a'
lin INV to saw found immediate reeI-and, WIN very
few executions have had my regular nghts s'eep v'e
since. tours truiy'
Pp.CF 25 CENTS FER HOTTIE l., ,,.
sc,S. w!o!ese.e cnd retail, by l.. +. flhh~ W.
reiier .a;c ~ ~ dealers OF medicine. M .
Pe'''; II HhArER N. d., Proprietor, Hi lh1a'e, Vt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
LOVE IN HUMBLE LIFE.

In East Boston, few weeks since was
borne to the grave, maiden wife Of less than
tweCty years of age. Her husband and lover
yonng man of twenty three, was q mechanic.
They had loved each other from childhood,
and we're to have been married some six or
seven months since when she WAS Frustrated
by consumption. Nearly all his leisure from
labor was passed at her bedside cheering
her with prospects of restored health, and
q life Of happiness hut the fell disease was
too firmly implanted in her system to leave
any hope Of her recovery. When the physi.
clan Informed her that death was inevitable
she expressed desire to partake of the Sa.
crameut Of the Lords Supper aud her wish
gratiied. Her lover procured o carriage, sat
by her side. and bore her in his arms to and
from the Lords table. She returned to her
bed never again to leave it in life. About n
fortnight before her death, she said that she
had only one earthly wish ungrstfed she
desired to be united to him who had loved
her 20 long and so truly, in the hope of being
his in Heaven. He could deny her nothing
he married death .-Bolstered up by pill.
lows aud supported in the embrace of her
mother she was united to her lover, her fee.
HE voice was hardly audible in responding to
the questions of the marriage ceremony. Che
was his, and said she could die without re-
gret From then, until she passed away, she
was unable to speak above whisper; but
she appeared happy and though wasted to
skin and bone, pleasant smile left its i'm
press on her face, as her soul retarued to
God, who gave it.
Many cases have been recorded OF people
being married on the brink Of the grave. to
accomplish some material end-such as to
give legal title to property, or TO render
an act Of long delayed justice but rarely or
never have we heard Of poor people marrying
nnder such circumstances. purely for love-
The stern realities of life press so hardly upon
the laboring poor. that the finer feelings of
their souls have to make way for the cares
and toll Of providing for the wants Of the
body.
The only legacy which this afiectonate
maiden left her husband was o lock Of her
hair and a favorite copy of the Bible,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
farmers' department
Growing Fine Wool.

Fine wool in its perfection cannot be grown
on fat sheep. Hence fine sheep. kept for
woolgrowng purposes, are most profitable
when kept iu good store order only.
Suppose ! have q piece of land that will
furnish food for one hundred foil blood Meriuo
sheep the year round, but will keep them in
good store order only, and they yield me four
pounds of superfne wool per bead, worth fifty
cents per pound, making two hundred dollars.
Then suppose the next year l keep but eight
sheep on the produce from the same piece of
land, (the sheep and feed being the same as
the year before.) but the sheep having one.
fifth more feed, they get in high condition
and shear from them fifty pounds OF Inferior
wool per head, worth City cents per pound,
making one hundred and sixty dollars.
Now, it will be seen that it costs just as
much to grow pound Of the inferior wool Us
a pound OF first quality, and l appeal to man.
ufacturers who buy their own wool and make
aud sell their own cloth, if the value of the
wool per pound is not decreased ION account
Of its being more harsh and coarse,) in the
same proportion as the weight Of the fleece is
increased above what it would have been had
, the animal been kept in good thrifty store
order only.
am aware il may be said by some that
.heir full blood Merbos averaged Eve, six, OF
seven pounds, and that they sold their wool
| for Us much per pound as some of their neigh
bors, who had the same kind of sheep, and
kept them in good store order only. But
this does not prove that the heavy Heeces
were worth as much by the pound ns the
| others-it only proves that the buyer or
seller was dishonest or ignorant Of the value
of the article in which he was dealing
We frequently see articles 10 agricultural
papers wherein men boast of their heavy
! tleeces-which means that they have taken
from single sheep an unusual weight OF second
quality wool-ol and the dirt that sdheres 10
/ it in spite of ordinary washiDgs. Now, what
! are these heavy heeces of wool, oil, &c, made
Off Certainly they are made from the feed
the animal consumes so, if the feed given 10
three sheep bad been given to four. or more
IL would have yielded quite as mauy pounds
Of clean wool, which woald have been worth
from fifteen to twenty per cent. more than
that of the heavy tieeces. If sheep are kept
for mutton, then make them tat, and in nc
case should they be kept poor. But my po.
sitiou is-that on any given piece Of land
there can be as many pounds Of ciednscd WOO
grown on full blood Merino sheep, kept in
thrifty store order only, as can be grown o
! equally clean wool on the Same piece of land
aud on the same kiud OF sheep kept fat or in
very high condition.
| Mr.. John Johuston contends that all sheep
! whether fine or course, and whether kept foI
mutton or for growing fine wool, should be
kept fat, excepting, perhaps, breeding sheep
! | read Mr.. J.'s articles with pleasure. and III
| the main with pro6t-but from his opinion
that fine wooled sheep should be kept fat
when kept for growing wool, entirely dis
sent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
Tile Draining.

Tho celebrated farmer, of Western Nav.
York, John johnson, whose name ia constant.
y seen il our agricultural journals, was
among the first in that State to experiment
with tiles 10 draining bis lands, and his sac.
cess has been so triumphant that INQUIRIES
are made Of him f.om all quarters. on nj,
sorts OF questions connected With the subject
on the supposition that they 1.-THE inauirers,
are going to the fountain head for their infor.
nation. Recently inquiries were made by a
correspondent as TO the merits of the various
kinds OF drain tile, and the following is his
| answer printed in the Country Gentleman
When commenced tile draining pipe tile
were not known in either England or Scot.
land, or at least in 1885, when sent for a
specimen tile. l commenced with horse shoe
tile, as they are called, and as they did we'll
enough, had 20 wish to make change when
the pipe was introduced, although laid con.
siderable pipe when the others we're Dos
ready for me- i have seen no difference in
the operation OF the pipe from the others
they both drain the land perfectly. As to
collars, think they are only bumbug-I
would not take the trouble to Law them il
given me ut the ditches You are updoubt.
edly aware that great deal Of the draining
10 both England and Scotland has been done
by money loans by The government, the gov.
erument employing agents in differen, coun-
ties to gee that it is properly done, and bsvs
no doubt but that this bumbug originated
with those agents. at fret got q thousand
collars. bnt before had laid half Of them
was satisfied they we're Of no USE and laid
no more. Nothing disturbs the lille after the
earth is filled in over them, if they are large
enough to carry the water. At first | had
trouble on account of putting too small tile,
or too few of them in my main drains, but
with no others, aud have had some tlo laid
over % years. If tho bottom is soft think
sole tile may answer better than any other.
but we should always get down to hard
bottom if possible. The drains should always
be filled up rounding, SO that when the earth
settles, the earth over the drain may be full
as high as the land on either side, else 10
sudden thaws in spring, or in heavy rains a
stream muy run along on the top of the drain.
and wash up the loose earth making holes
down to the tile.
Yours, etc, JoBS JOHNSTON
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
[From the Baltimore Weekly snn
Fruit Raising.

A. 10 the kinds Of choice winter fruits
suitable for the middle States OF real excel
lence, the following are highly esteemed in
the western part Of the State of Kentucky
aud southern Ohio. some Of which do well in
this region, others are comparatively uu-
known.
The Rome Beauty is probable the most
profitable apple cultivated. Hon. A @,
JeHkins, Nj. g. from the KanaWha District,
says: "For early aud constant bearing, size.
favor, and keeping qualities, it surpasses any
know Of" An orchard OF ten years and
upwards will give an annual profit Of S200 90
acre.
The CrGwtord Keeper will keep until Jnne,
retaining its havor-large and prolhc-good
TO very good frost or two beitrrs il before
gathering several farmers have five hundred
or more trees in their orchards-the above
originated near Guy andotte.
to the Roxbury Russet, but of much finer
flavor, great bearer, good size considered by
maoy to he about the best apple grown.
The Prior Red-Origin Botetourt county,
Va, ia cultivated to some extent 10 the
valley of Virginia, very reliable, may be
marked No. l.
The Aibemdrle Pippip cultivated extensive
" on James Rver-will always sell ln Rich
mond market from three TO SIX dollars per
barrel.
The Wade Pippin is amongst the best ss
TO slss, flavor. sc. The above are large,
marketable, and among the best