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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

From the Vermont Christian Messenger.
A National Debt,

A National Debt.
All are aware, that war is very expen-
sivc business. 1t cannot be prosecuted with
out great expense, whatever may be other
results connected with the conflict. We
heard man who las heretofore been very
prominent jurist in our State, expressing a
desire that the present war might continue,
until it resulted in the formation Of an i'm
mense national debt similar to the one that
so greatly bIesses England at the present
time. If we arc to have national debt it is
obviously desirable that it should be owing to
our own citizens. In that Case, there would be
very strong reason why they should be In
terostel to uphold and sustain the govern
ment.
With this view of the subject we like a re-
cent suggestion of the Tribune. 1t is to
give the people a chance to make loans to the
government, in amounts comparatively small,
$50 that the masses can subscribe for and take
government stocks. Such plan would bring
out the reserved fund which is boarded in
small quantities in the hands Of the people,
supply the government with ample funds and
add to the strength of the ties that bind the
people to the government.
The writer proposes that I" AT each Gus
tom-House Tor Sub-Treasury) and Post Office
throughout the patriot States a list be forth
with opened for subscriptions to a Patriotic
Loan of One Hundred Millions Of Dollars,
bearing an annual interest Of ten per cent,
and redeemable after two years at the plea
sure Of the Government, Let TO deposit be
required until notice is given that the bids
are accepted, and then let arrangements be
made for an exchange of the certificates for
coin under such safeguards as will secure all
parties against fraud Or loss.
1t will serve as Currency in States where
the Banks are good fer nothing, and be a
welcome remittance to any point in payment
Of debts or in the purchase Of goods. If We
should ever need funds abroad, such certificate
would be eagerly caught up and boarded in
urope. .:., 's.
1t will be said that the rate of interest we
suggest is high but consider that, the moment
this treason is crushed the Government can
borrow any amount at five cent. land probably
negotiate its bonds at considerable premium
By borrowing now for the moment at ten per
cent interest, instead Of selling long six per
cents. at IS, it will save at least ten per
cents and every way improveits financial po-
sition. And we are confident there is not a
county-hard]y township-in the loyal
States that would not gladly produce some
money to exchange for such bonds; while in
the great cities, including Cincinnati, Chicago
st. Louis, and Pittsburgh they would be ia
ken by millions Of dollars. Hoards of coin
now utterly unsuspected would be unlocked,
aad rendered useful by such a Loan
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

IHE PURITAN AND THE CAVALIER. Lon
don Spectator, in some comments on the rela-
tions of the two sections of this country, says
the population of the North bear to-day the re-
lation to the Southerners which their Puritan
forefathers bore to the Cavaliers who planted
Maryland and Virginia. Slower and perhaps
less chivalrous, the spirit of the Puritan is more
earnest and persistent, and once aroused, rises
to a pitch of enthusiasm which renders victory
or destruction the only possible Alternatives
The Puritan has al,vays been victor in the end
from Marston Moor to the last struggle in Kan
sas, and his feelings seem now thoroughly
aroused.
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PRICE, TWO CENTS.
A Noble Young Man.

at the recent meeting of the American Board
Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Rev. N.
S. Lord of the Ceylon Mission in his remarks,
mentioned the case of young man connected
with this Mission who had four dollars and
half a month for wages He was offered sit
uation of 500 per month under government
He refused. Why! Because, said he, ' some
persons in America have educated me. If |
should work for government and leave the mis-
sion work, the heathen would rise up and say
he became Christian to get money" That is
the style Of Christians we have, and that young
man is to-day working for the mission at $5,
per month.
Other instances were given of this spirit of
self sacrifice.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

The ENGLISH Press ON THE WAR--The latest
files OF English papers show great change in
dian, published in the metropolis of cotton man
uf;.cture, has gone so far as to say the South is
in the wrong. The London Watchman has an
editorial, one of whose closing sentences is,
" Under no circumstances can ,oe Sypapathise aUih
the South" The Methodist Recorder. a new
Wesleyan weekly, May 9th, says in substance
he sa me thing. The British people, whatever
the Parliament ministers may say, are in sym
tpathy with the loyal Government Of the United
States.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

CHRISTIAN PArRIoTIsM.-Thc German
Baptist Churches of Now York have voted to
raise regiment in their congregations for the
war 1t is also proposed to raise in New
York a regiment to bc designated as Praying
Zouaves, and officered by Christian praying
men. The project is already going into ef-
fect,and a prayer meeting has been establish
ed at headquarters. -i".
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-08

The man who confines himself to the drink
best for him is ,oell supplied
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-10-16
Bank of the State
5 0 U L II G A Il OLIN A

CHARLEsTos, l2th February, 1861.
The Legislature having. at its late ses-
sion, authorized the Issue Of Bonds t. the
amount OF s675,ooo, bearing an interest OF
seren per cent, for the purpose Of providing
the funds required to Sustain the State Ia
the act Of resuming her rights Of sovereign.
ty, this Bank is now prepared to dispose Of
the Bonds. They are issued ia sums Of
$50, 800. and $500. An opportunity is
thus afforded every citizen TO make secure
and profitable investment, while contribu-
ting aid to the cause in which the State 10
engaged. With the view Of enabling citl-
zens In any part Of the State 10 share 10
the Loan, the Clerks Of the Courts Of the
several districts have been required to open
books Of subscription for the Stock. Sui.
table arrangements will be made for farn.
ishing the Bonds on the receipt Of the mon.
ey, at an early day after each subscription,
has been made. Engagements tor the pur.
chase Of Bonds may be made at the Bank,
or ai any or its Branches. I'll probable
that, a, the next Session ofthe Legislature,
those parties who desire II may have their
Bonds converted into Stock.
e. N. FURMAN, Presiisu.
Feb as, 3tf
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commissary stores, haC gone back to
Flint Hill. How revolving is the idea to
me, that soldiers should ever have to rest
as we did, thinly clad, without blankets
and without eating to- "a hours.
A word to the ladies. The company
is proud to acknowledge the reception of
40 pairs woolen socks, through the kind
ness Of Mr.. III. II. Gooch, and return their
ever grateful thanks. understand there
has been othcr clothing sent our compal
nv, but these are the first of any kind
We have ever received. The fair donors
we know not, but their kind gifts are very
acceptable. We assure them we will
remember their thoughtfulness of us, and
will protect their homes until liberty,
glorious liberty, shall reign throughout
the land, and the last hire!ing leave our
soil before we lay down our arms.
OUNCE.
p. S. Since writing the above, our
forces have evacuated Exlls Church and
retired TO Flint Hill. The mortal com
bat may begin ere you get this. Q.
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~ nNuu0 WA from WncTe W6 nnu tnenl
hired, near Chester. in June last, our
N three Negro men, viz: BILL, GILES
aud HENRY. @
Bill and Giles We bought the lsth of last
November, ut the estate sale of Ed. Leach,
on Broad River, in York District. They
being brothers and having relations in the
neighborhood where we purchased them, it
is more than likeley they have made their
way back to their old neighborhood.
Bill is about 26 years old, s net 8 inches
high, will weigh $50 or I60 Sounds is
very black; rather sharped sice, speaks
quick when spoken to.
Giles, his brother, Is abou. - years old
8 feet 9 inches high will weigh l60 lbs
is very black, aud walks with his head up
and feet turned out in front.
Henry, We purchased, Jan !, Of Col. c.
Rives on the Catawba river. He is ~ years
old. well Sc, 8 feet 10 inches high, and will
weigh IFS pounds has a heavy brow and
speaks slowly has some character as a
runaway. May 60 to Charleston or Wash.
ington city, it is hard telling whsrs he will
GO rs he 10 gentleman of travel. They
oil ran of about the same time.
We will pay S75 reward for the threo
men; or S25 piece for either Of them de.
live:ed In any Jail so that We can get them
These boys may attempt to make their way
North, as some others from this place have
attempted.
PRIDE & DUNOvANT.
Aug. Z, lS6l-26-f.
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staff are under obligations to him for his
courtesies and civiNi,ies. Had 1t rot been
for lis parole snd losses, we would have
shared his hospitalilies.
Twice to day la'icon was sent Up
by the federsle to make observations
With the aid Of my marine glasses
could see it distinctly, but could not dis.
cover any occupant therein. think it is
sometimes sentup without, to deceive Us
and to prevent our firing upon It, | sup
pose though, some person was secreted
| wonder if that powerful and dangerous
gun was seen I will tell you about
that instrument hereafter. Il is secret
now, but will come out through time.
During our bivouac we occupied the
advance post to the chain bridge and Ar.
lington; could hear the federal drum and
music at the different drills and parade.
From the sound it appeared to be "just
the other side Of the hill" On one
morning they fred over 100 guns of
their heaviest artillery and any quantity
Of small arms. We supposed they were
practicing.
Sunday 2l.-hga;n 10 camp-re.
turned Friday night. Our friends when
they heard the ic1mense firing few
mornings siuce supposed that we were
in. Friday about IL o'clock, Col. Ker
shaw's Regiment arrived at Falls Church.
1t had been sent to relieve US. Capt.
McMsnus and those Of his company
with him were looking in fine health
Col. Williams Regiment the Cd WAS on
picket at Munson's Hill. Col. Bacon's
and Sloan's were also at Falls Church.
Col. Jenkins, the 5th, went up Saturday.
On our return, we were delighted to
find the members Of the Lancaster SAKE
Horn Band, and also our friends Mr.. III.
Fl. Goocb and Capt. VIM. j. McIIwain
had arrived. We Of Lancaster are more
than gratified at visit from any Of our
friends from home. i is source of
much pleasure. In addition to tho pleas
u1e Of talk with home folks, they
bring something needed and beneficial
Our folks at home won't forget us, for
they are reminded beforehand, that they
will take charge Of all packages for the
soldiers, far, far away from home. By
them four others and myself were kindly
remembered and presented with two
pairs nice wool socks, by that good and
estimable lady, Mrs Sarah Montgomery
Thank you sincerely. Aunt Saley, may
the evening OF your life be as painless
and happy rs your many years have
been pure and holy. May all rich and
heavenly blessings abide with you. Your
holy life merits a peaceful decline to the
grave end glorious reward hereafter.
LONG GRABS.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., J
CHARLESTON, SErTEMBER 81, 1861. (
BY HIS EXCELLENCY, +. w. PICK.
EMS, GOVERNOR AND COMMAN.
DER.IN CHIEF IN AND OVER THE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
WTHEREAS, INFORMATION HAS
w been received at this Department,
that LEWIS, n negro slave, tie property Of
William Warm, of Darlington District, was
tried and convicted Of an atrocious offence
against the dignity Of the State, was sen.
fenced to be hung on the 9Th of November
next, and escaped from the custody of the
officer who had him in charge.
Now therefore I, +. w. PICKENS, Gov.
ernor OF the State Of South Carolina, do
hereby offer reward Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for his apprehension aud deliv.
cry into any Jail in this State.
The said LEWIS is about six feet high,
weighs nbont one hundred and eighty
pounds, about thirty years Of age, has very
black heavy whiskers on his chin, rs they
approach his enrs they are very thin, very
high reeeding forehead, teeth good, but
colored by the use Of tobacco. When las,
seen his clothes were Of dark coiored ne.
gro cloth.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
State, at Charleston, this, the 27th day OF
September, In the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty one,
and Of the sovereignty and indepe pendence
OF South CHolinu, the eighty.fsst
i. w. PICKENS.
BY the Governor:
JAMES a. DUyTUs, Deputy Secretary Of
State.
T All papers in the State will copy
twice q week ill forbidden.
September %
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S7J REWARD!

4 Runaway from where we had them
hired, near Chester. in June last, our
N three Negro men, viz BILL, GILES
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LEwISsvILLR, Va, Sept. 9th 1861.

hS"ANosAI-LhS "a Sel't. [fLn 1901.
Wills. on Battalion drill late We'd
nesday evening, the regiment received
orders TO move to this place with three
days rations. BY sun set, the 9th, 4,h
and 9Th were on the road--,he 9th had
not returned from Upton Hill. When
We arrived at the encampment Of Gen.
Bonham's Brigade, they had preceded
US, but we overlook them. Lewinsville
is cross road Village with church and
a few houses, but the country around is
thickly settled with small farmes, which
have heretofore in part supplied the
Washington and Georgetown markets..
it is nearly opposite, rather above the
chain Bridge. 1t is deserted place now,
handsome houses and beautifully enclosed
lots indicate recent rough usage. Our
friends had to leave, some from beir in
too close proximity to the enemy, others
from being carried off as prisoners to the
city. Our enemies fled on the approach
OF our forces. their conscieaces told them
It was the safest course. Some two
weeks before the federaIs had come out
to establish, it WAS supposed, an encamp.
ment and throw up Notifications for their
protection, but they were hurried back
by portion Of our artillery, infantry
and cavalry, under the command of Col.
Stewart Of Va. The day before our
march the enemy had sent out another
portion Of their forces, who we're again
driven back by our artillery. We saw
none. Our march here was silently made
in the night. After arriving near, we
halted and made observations. What
sleeping was done was on the ground or
leaning against a tree. The mex, day
was consumed in walking, setting and
lying about, by those who were not de
tailed on duty. The picksts and cavalry
videttes were actively engaged. In olden
times | have read Of camps being sur
prlsed, but IL seems to me such thing
would be impossible with the guards
now used. The precautions OF the officers
Of this army corps. renders a surprise
out OF the question. War is o science,
the theory is perfect, practice demon
stra,es its perfection and i!laslrates beau
tifully the workings Of the perfection.
Not having a great deal to do, took
two rides "about and around", one in
company with Col. A., and the other
with Col. II. From high hill could
see the tents, entrencbmens and fortiii'
cations Of the enemy reaching from Fort
Cocoran to Arlington. With the aid OF
my marine glasses could sea tho tents
distinctly and also three large Tags The
enemy appears 10 have thrown up ex'
tensive embankments and breastwo works.
The earth is broken up and appears 10
be Brown up into extensive breas.works.
Their fortifcatiors on this side Of the
Potomac appear to be heavy and exten-
sive. II is said, III many places the sm.
bankmen.s are twelvs feet wide, the
ditchss ten fee. wide and deep 10 f,ont.
II this be 80, il will sfford the enemy a
very strong position upon onr attack il
will give them advantage besides they
are mounted with many heavy gups.-.
They fire oq their big guns quito often.
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SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, SALT,
- CANDLES, Pepper, Ginger, Spice and
Starch, jdst received and for sale for CASH
ONLY do not ask Tor credit on the above
articles. az we would be bound to refuse.
HASSELTINE g. MASSEY.
Lancaster, Jolly 20, 81.
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ute their speedy restoration to the use
of your timely gifts some may attrib'
ute their lives to the use Of your gene
rous offerings. All thank you sincerely.
May Heavens choicest blessings ever be
with YOU. LONG GRABS.
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John Anderson.

A THIS Thorough bred Jack is ont
Of MARENGO. lie Is is hands
A high, years old, dark iroa gray.
and finely proportioned. lie will stand the
Fall season ut this place, on the following
terms For tbs season, $1,000
Lancaster C.. H.. Sept ~, lS60.-3lu.
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A FRESH supply OF Garden seed, EN-.
IN brsoing NIL the varieties usually soli
10 this MARKET, just received snd for salsb
JONES CROCKETT.
Feb u. 1861. If
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-22
Authorized Military Books.

We have received Circular from j. B. Lip
pincott l. Co., Publishers, No. % & "a, Nortl
Fourth Street. Philadelphia, containing list 0
standard military works, to which We call III,
special attention of those who wish to post them
selves in military affairs. These works are q
follows:
I. United States Infantry Taesi.s-For the
Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvre of the L.
S. Infantry, including Infantry of the Line, Light
Infantry, and Rifemen. Prepared under the
direction Of the War Department and authori-
zed and adopted by Simon Cameron, Secretary
of War. Containing the School of the Soldier,
the School Of the Company, Instructions for
Skirmishers, the General Calls, the Calls for Skin
nishers, and the School Of the Battalion, inclu-
ding Dictionary Of Military Terms.
One volume, complete, illustrated with numer-
Gus engravings. 1925.
"Tbe above system Of Infantry Tactics based
upon the latest improvements in French miIitar,
experience, and adapted to the peculiar wants of
our service, has been prepared by order Of the
United States Government, and is now, after the
aA'cSs Sos'SoSso's S''AChSc VI 10 ShSiShSss oo-
thorized and adopted by the Secretary of War
for the instruction Of the troops"
ii. Hardee's Tactics-Rife and Light Infantry
Tactics, for the exercise and maneuvre of Troops
when acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen Pre-
pared under the direction of the War Depart
ment, by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel W. j. Har-
dee, U. S. A. Vol. schools of the Soldier
and Company; Instructions for Skirmishers.
Vol. II.-SchOol of tire Battalion.
Two. vols complete. $50
III. instruction. IN Field Artillery-Prepsr-
ed by Board of Artillery Officers. One vol. svo.
$3.50.
~. Cdralry Iact;cs-Published by order OF
the Wcr Department. First Part-SchoOl of the
Trooper; of the Platoon and Of the Squadron
Disniountcd. Second Part-Of the Platoon and
of the Squadron Mounted. Third Part-Evolu-
tons of "a Regiment.
Three vols. lSmo. 1915.
HcC2eliands Exercises Manual: of Bayonet
Exercises. Prepared for the use Of the Army
OF the United States. BY George B. Mcclellan,
Capt. First Regiment Cavalry, U. S. A. Printed
by order of the War Department
One vol. l2mo l,25.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-22
S p E CT A MOTH CES.

TIE GREAr CENTRAL ACTIVE PRINCIPLE OF TIE ToIr
Anodyne is true veopmeut Of the original natura
plate. Ia all cases where opium been used and il.
ben. fcis elects Witnessed rem TX OF ours can AIDE
quateiy compare the and decs co IN
TO trial The Anotyue contains particle of opium
ana the mSst delicate constitution it With safety
and the perfect natural state il keeps and leaves the pa
tet, should recommend i t. physicians who have long
sought this true development and patients ho
natural results.
The bass Of the Universal Cough Re medy that free
iom from all compliments, which by the great error in
compound n.y. produce complete merits ms. erd of real
We place restra Mt its every hour in the
day, ard ask PATIENTS 10 make it he natural enemy
ali Coughs Throat Lung Comp ain,s by pei feet fl.
dom of application. For Indammstory Sore Throat it is
perfect remedy and for Whoopng Couyh checks all The
spa ant allows the Cough to have ts run in quie,
way.
With the spirit that courts all investigation and r-ai
to answer ALI inquiries, miy in turn ask all to
be cautious purchase only of those they rely
. Prices SHIN reach of all !"
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SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE INDIAN
SoUL.-During the hard-fonght battle at Ben
ningtOD, two brothers fought side by side, pro-
tected by the trunk of fallen tree. The Oldest
was man of prayer, but the other was not =
Baun's Indian allies were in ambush, picking of
the Americans, when the elder brother got sight
Of one Of them, and, taking long aim, lifted up
heart and voice in prayer, saying, Lord have
mercy on that Indians soul" The other broth
er got a shot at another Indian at the same mo.
neut, and as his ball entered his head, he b; off
the end of bis cartridge to LOAF agaid, and said
There's another Indian gone to h--liin
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A QUEER IpEA.-On Sunday week, on

AQUEER IDEA.-On Sunday week, on
the occasion of the Bible presentation to the
Lansing volunteers, a couple of representatives
OF Young America were standing in the crowd,
looking on. As one of the speakers was stat
ing in eloquent terms, to the soldiers, that
3the God of battles is on your side, His shield
will be over you, and His strong arm will lead
you forth to victory" &c, one of these little
fellows turned to the other and with glsteniD g
ewes. said: Sod is bull J,-aint He?"