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~ ro men u eaisrpiise sad industrious hsbis. this
hasse.. j.rs sa opportunity loS proa,abe employment
seldom 70 be net with.
~ Persons desrirs % act a. Agents Will receive
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s,vE youR CoTEEE GRouSps.--The price
ei coffee is waking up some Of the lovers Of
the beverage TO the subject Of luIure supplies.
The prospect is that there will be but small
addition, 10 the present stock IN the Sauth.
Tor long time TO come therefore, any sug.
gesliaH is valuable showing hos to make Il.
A practical mah suggest. to Us that by say.
ing our coffee grounds, drying them. aud
grinding them user again tor use a second
time, they will be made ser,iceable for Sc
cond decoction. Tie says that coffee grounds
are regular article Of purchase and sale 10
the large cities II the Narth. The large ho.
lels have standing contracts for them. and
make quite a saving in this way.
As coffee j. usually ground and boiled a.
inong our people. il Is impossible that no,
much more than hall the strength = extract.
Cd.
Let Us borrow useful hint iran the Thrift
iy people ~ the North. Certainly it \
lawful 10 be taught BY the enemy" Man,
such things can be leaTaed from them 70 au'
profit.
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CHoicE oF DAiRy Cows+-One oi the Del
aware County premium dairymen remarks,
in the last volume Of State Transsc tions, as
the result of much experience aud obsersa.
ton on the subject. as follows:
:" II man wishes 10 buy dairy Of cows
ior beauty. with handsome red color, nice
horns and Of a trim. sprIghtiy appearance,
LEI him 20 10 the Deyons. II he wants to
get them Of large size. good consumers. such
as will make the most beef when he has done
milking them. le, him 60 TO the Durhams and
IierefOrds but if he wishes to buy prolita
bic coz for the dairy. he will quite ss likely
hnd il amang the Ayrshires. or among the
common stock Of the country, as anywhere"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
Very Latest by Telegraph !
Montpelier, May 81, 4 o'clock P A-
Great Excitement at Washington :
A RUNEOR OF WAX!
eVcEssroyIsTs GOING BACK TO BAL
TlM0RE.
More Picket Skirmishing.
A RUysOR OF WAR!
More Picket Skirmishing.
BosroN, May 81.


A dispach to the Traveller from Washington
says there was great excitement there last
night, caused by a report that Gen. Lee was
advancing upon Alexandria, to prevent the
Federal troops from cutting off the Rebels at
Harpers Ferry. 1t lacks confirmation most de-
cidedly. Gen. Lee has from 10000 to $1,000
men. The n. H. Regiment will 50 across the
River to encamp.
The New York 1th are preparing to leave for
New York this afternoon.
-Four thousand men were sworn in for the
war yesterday.
There is still talk tf ordering Butler back to
Baltimore. The seceasionsts are going back
there rapidly fron Harper's Ferry.
Gel. Butler returned to Fort Monroe yester-
day.
The Presiden. Will suspend Judge fancy 8
writ OF hajsas corpus in the Merriam case prob
ably 70 morrow.
The Maine Regiment is expected tonight.
BALTIMORE, May 81.
Shortly after midnight party Of disorderly
men approached the Picket Guard on Federal
Hill. The Guard hailed them twice, and re-
ceiving no reply, fired. One rnan was wounded,
and the balance retreated.
The most extensive war preparations are in
progress at Fort Monroe. Troops were being
rapidly pushed forward toward the interior, and
it is thought an attack on Norfolk by cir
cutous route, will soon be made
1t is rumored that the transportation Of goods
South will be stopped on Monday next.
CHICAGO. May 81.
Senator Douglas is worse, if anything, to-
day.
New YORK, May 80.
Letters of great Importance We're found at
Alexandria at the Sentinel Office. i'm plicating
distinguished politicians, and showing concu-
sivey that the secession ordinance was fraudu-
lently passed.
Grafton was occupied to-day by Federaltroops
without firing gun.
Gen. Mcdowell has been informed that Gen
Lee is advancing on Alexandria with $4,000
rebels.
Slaves Of Rebels have been officially declaaed
contraband of war.
Fortress Monroe received reinforcement of
1000 men yesterday.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, MAY 81, 1861.
Fugitive Slaves.

The refusal of Gen Butler to deliver up iGg-
tive slaves marks new era in the history of
the war. and it is confidently expected here, by
intelligent men, that its effect will be to drive
Slavery out of Virginia. Let it be once under
stood that no more slaves are 4" to be delivered
up while Virginia maintains an attitude OF
hostility to the Government, and the siavehold-
ers in a body will make stampede for the
Southwest, such as the agents OF the under
ground railroad never started in the opposite
direction. A Virginia STAKEHOLDER who resides
here. expresses the opinion that Slavery will be
speedily cleaned out from Northern Virginia
by this process, and although he will be among
those who will be forced to move his slaves
South. or permit them to 90 North, he is
unqualified in the expression of opinion that il
will rebound to the welfare of the State.
1t is quite evident that there can be no de-
pendence placed on the loyalty of Virginia IN
til she gets rid of the bulk of her slave popua-
ton, and it will be fortunate event if the
exigencies of war compel measures which may
result in a general exodus of the slaves. with
the most malignant Of their owners, from all
the Counties within seventy-fve or a hundred
miles Of the Capital. The lower Counties Of
Maryland, which contain a large slave popula
ton. are as disloyal to the Union as Virginia,
and 1t will be well to give them a frightalso, by
conf:cating few hundred slaves. The liberia
ton OF two or three thousand slaves, and their
transportation TO A RIGA, at the present time,
would change the whole character of Eastern
Virginia and Maryland within six months, and
in place Of their present dl.,oyal population
We should have the capital Of the Nation sur
rounded by a dense white population in very
shor, period Of time. There is no more beauti
full Or interesting country on the continent than
that which surrounds Washington. if 1t was in
habited BY white men. 1t is great pity that
the events Of the war have not caused the troops
to 60 to Marlborough. in Prince Georges Coun-
y. Maryland. There is an immense district
say twenty five by ten miles. around that town,
equal to the bes. lands of Ohio But none Of
the thousands of Northern people who visit
Washington ever see it, because it is off the
Railroad.-N Y. inns.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

FROM OUR MORNING EDITION.
TO THE FREEMAN.

New York, May 80.
The Steamer Niagara, while at Havana, com
PEELED two New Orleans schooners to haul down
the rebel flag and substitute the stars Il stripes.
A gentleman from Norfolk reports lO,ooo
Rebels there, all well armed, and food plenty /,
but high.
At Richmond there are about p, 600 men
The city is strongly fortified.
Beauregard was expected at Norfolk on Mon-
day. JEFF Davis is sick. but is expected at..Nor-
folk.
Business is Frustrated everywhere, and all
the stores are closed
4 dispatch to the Commercial says that the
"a New York Regiment has disbauded at Wash
ing ton on account of disafection.
The CommerciaI states that orders were issued
to day for the New York 7th Regiment to re-
turn to New York, or be mustered into service
Capt. Ingle, from Fortress Monroe, reports
Sewall's Point almost impregnable. 1t is occu-
pied by 1000 Rebels, strongly intrenchcd.
Gen. Buffers plan is to surround and Gu. IF
their supplies thus forcing them to surrender.
j new military district, called the Deport-
ment of kentucky, has been formed and is TN
der the command Of Major Anderson.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
STATE CONVENTION.

A Mass Convention of the Freemen of Yer
mont will be held at Montpelier, on Wednesday
the Goth day of June, at IL clock A. NJ, to
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov
crnor and Treasurer, to be supported at the en-
suing election.
All who are in favor OF supporting the 81 Con-
siitu,ion and the Union,'' and of sustaining
.ae Federal Government in its efforts to sup
press rebellion and put down treason, are cor
daily invited to attend.
H. HENRY BANTER,
J. GREGORY SMITH, Republican
r. ". CLARKE, State
GEO. c. SHEPARD. COMMITTEE.
4. JUDSON ROW ELL,
June LIST, 1861.
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An Appeal from the Medical ps,ra

To THE LADIES We call upon you for r,.,
aid. You have already given villa. v1n -1'ss
the most-your husbands, sons and I,4,l we
with your own hands buckled on taei, I-1''
and by your own courage and devotion ki.i-|',
high and noble zeal in the breasts of ,busa 80.
forth. Much more remains TO be done AMI ..~I'
continue duty ard obligation while onr "+i '
diers remain in the field in the way Of .'rs st.'
ing essentials in the Camp and Hospital. {Is-!!t'
Will deyolve upon private indiyiduals 10 -.
suffering amongst oar brave BOYS. which 81, -
accomplished only by Relief organjza,i-1. .
iutelligently constituted ard ordered for S"r,
bnatlon of efforts and results.
We hope Relief Associations will faf.
med in all the large towns in the State. for .~r
plying the - Hospital Stores = for which -.
vision mas not yet been made. For ,hoss d..
ing information of what Is wanted We oivs -,
following
SPECIFICATIONS.
BAsDAGEs (without selveges. and shruns-
assortment and proportlonate numbers Of cae,
variety required:
l doz one inch wide, one yard long.
two inches - three yards >
> = two-and- halfinch wide, three yard: LAM,
- three four =. -
10. three-and- half - FIVE :. =.
u" four SIX d.
LINT, scrapei and raveled, in equal r.3ro,.
tons.
OLD LINEN AND CorroS Cloth, wiChcg.s.,,.
and selveges, tor congresses.
RING PADs anu Cushions.
COTTON BATTING and Cotton Waddins. Fin.
Flax and >ponges.
SADDLgRs SILK, skeins waxed and nj 10
cards.
ok-BIsDgRs BOARD for splnts, ! Jy /:
inches.
RED FLANNEL, in the piece
SEWING NEEDLES, assorted in c4s4s Linen
thread tape and scissors.
ADHESIVE PLASTER, Camel Hair pencils. oiled
silk oiled cotton cloth, India rubber and ga.:a
percha cloth, in the piece, wrapping paper.
CoTToN BED SHIRTs.-One anu hall ward:
long, two breadths Of unblcached cotton c!9;h,
one yard wide, open half yard at the bottom
length of arm hole twelve inches length Q:
collar twenty inches. length Of slit in tcJn: 90.
yard to be fastened with four tapes
Loose COTTON CLOTH DRAWERS and one
quarter Il Ia yard long with one breadth o.:
one yard wide cotton cloth IN each leg. with
hem and drawing string around each Ieg and
AROUND the waist; length from waist to crotch
on the back, twenty two (22) inches, and in
front, eighteen inches, with three buttons aud
button holes.
SHORT BED Gowns, made like long, one yard
long, open in front Bed sackings OF ticking
one yard wide and two yards long
CoTToN SHEETS, four feet wide and tar,7
inches long.
Pillow CASES, of cotton, one half yari v;i
and one yard long.
TOWELS Eye shades Of green silk with elastics.
Handkerchiefs, slippers, socks, crackers or bis
cult, tea, sugar, cocoa, cat meal, pure lemon
syrups, and oar meal.
All articles should be marked - Hospital :"
with indelible INK, and forwarded 10 DR.. ) W
Ihayer, Jr. Burlingto VI, DIR. E. E. Phelps.
Windsor, and DR.. s. Newell, ST. Johns5ury.
Persons wishing for further information will
please write to
DR.. 5. ". THATER, Burlington, Vt,
Chairman of Board of Medical Examiners.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
Lincoln and his Helpers.

No man ever entered upon the Office MIR. LIN
co.n holds with a clearer co2ca ption of its re-
sp9nsiblities, and the immense interests com
mitted to his hands. HIS remarks at Spring
field, before leaving home, illustrate this, He
was to take up the work of restoring the Gov
ernment to its former purity, to bring back, ii
possible, the days of Washington and the foun-
ders Of the Republic. To this work he had
been called by the Nation, and with q clear
view of its difficulty, and noble determin-
atomic engage in it, relying on the bless
ing of God, he set out for Washington
Without particle of jealousy toward those
who had been rival candidates. and had had,
some of them, at least, far greater experience
in public life, he invites them to aid him in his
task True to the spirit of Washington, he
gathers around him the strongest and best
minds Of the Nation he may be lost from view,
in the greatness of the men who are placed at
the head of the different branches of public
service, but it is not Abraham Lincoln, but the
Country that is had in view as most interested
in the result. And with response to his gen.
erous confidence, that does the men more honor
than any possible place of honor, they came at
mis- call and the world sees rival and disap-
pointed candidates for the highest Office in the
land, ralying to the cordial support of their
Successful rival. Seward, Chase, Cameron and
Bates, each sharing largely in the confidence Of
the people, each worthy to have been chief, are
seen in the Cabinet OF Lincoln. We know no,
thing that better illustrates the genius of our
nstltu tons.
In the same magnanimous spirit, the Presi-
dent is ready to bestow honor, and furnish op-
portunities to acquire greater, on any man,
Repu blican or Democrat, who shall show COM
peIence. The right man in the right place, is
the rule His treatment of Gen. Butler, Han,
hey and Anderson, and, lastly, his appointment
Of Fremont to an important command, and
Gov. Banks to a position less snowy but not less
necessary to the success of our arms, ere in-
spring the people with confidence, not only of
ultimate success. but with the belief that tina t
success will be achieved at the least possible
oss of time and means.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
WESTERN APPROACH TO uAnPER's FERRY.--

WESTERN APPROACH TO UARPER's FERRY--
The New York Commercial Advertiser has the
following remarks on the nature of the railroad
route between Grafton and Harper's Ferry
1t is said large bodies Of troops in the SER
vice of the government have crossed the Ohio
river at Wheeling and Parkersburg, the design
being to expel the rebel invaders from North
western Virginia and attack Harper's Ferry from
the West. We may be allowed to express some
doubts respecting the later part Of this nice lit
tie plan. Between Harper Ferry and Grafton
that railroad traverses about the widest country
in the Atlantic States. 1t crosses rivers at ell
eyatons from one to five hundred feet in hight
The number of viaducts alone, each exceeding
fifty feet in length, is ttcenty, and their aggre-
gate length is five thousand five hundred feet
There are also eight tunnels, having q total
length Of eight Thousand feet, the King Wood
alone being four tifths of mile. These works
are independent of excavations, embankments,
heavy grades, walls. &c, all which could DC de-
stsoyed or badly injured by retreatng enemy.
One thousand men could within three DAYS do
damage enough to take as many men whole
year to replace it. And the secessionists have
already shoEn that, though bad at repairing,
they are unsurpassed at destroying public
works.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

On Monday last the following incident &C.
Cured at Plymouth, Va. The wives of the
volunteers as well as the families of those who
were suffering on account of the men Joining
the army OF the Confederate States, met as usual
to receive their weekly provisions, which for the
two previous weeks had been given out to them
as agreed, consisting Of twelve pounds Of -four
and twelve herrings They assembled in the
boat house to receive their regular supply. when
the Rev. Mr.. Hume, Of the Baptist church of
that place, told them to go away, that there
was nothing for them, as there was not enough
for the soldiers. Thus the poor creatures. MANY
OF whom had not a mouthful at home. were
compelled to return hungry, with no prospect
before them of receiving assistance or work in
any shape.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
Later from Europe

Steamship America, from Liverpool 18th, and
Queenstown 10Th, arrived at Halifax, May 80.
Minister Dallas is q Passenger By the Amer
lea.
Sales Of cotton for the week II 900 bales,
with decline of Is to lid. Breadstuffs down
ward. Provisions steady.
The America has over million dollars in
specie.
The Galway contract is annulad, but the
boats continue to run.
Mr.. Adams has been presented at the Court
Of st, james.
There was u debate in the House Of Lords on
the blockade question. The speeches generally
opposed the idea Of priyateers being regarded
as pirates.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

SUPPLIES FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS few pat.
riotic citizens of East Middlebury, have sent
twenty-three barrels of provisions to the Union
Guards from that town, now in Virginia The
people Of Rutland have sent liberal supplies OF
dried apple pickles, ham, beef, cheese, crackers,
sugar, &C., to their volunteers in the service.
And the people of St. Adams have made the
still more generous outfit of $500 worth OF
similar articles for their Ransom Guards.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

OFFICES CT THE SECOND VERMONT REGIMENT.
1t is considered settled that the following will
be among the officers appointed for the Second
Vermont Regiment. enlisted under the three
years requisition: George J. Stannard, of St.
Adams, Lieutenant Colonel; c. II. Joyce, OF
Mortified, Major; Perley P. Ptkin, of East
Montpelier, Quarter-Master.
The appointment Of the Colonel, and the re.
naming officers, is yet under advisenent
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

The QUESTION IN 4 NUr-saELL.-The true
question now before the people Of the North is
nothing more or less than this Shall an ar
rogant aud corrup. slave holding oligarchy. or
free, Industrious and progressive people, from
this time, rule.the whole land, including the
-ast territories which yet remain to be peopled
10 become blot or blessing to the Western
world? Whether the Free States shall make
an effort to retain what their fathers fought for
and what has made them all they now are, OF
,amelT yield to come under that slavery domi-
nation which has so CORFU pied and ruined the
South as 10 have reduced them to mob, dis
carding all moral obligations, violating all com
mercial faith aud setting all law and order al
defance' Whether, IN brief, an institution
which has hitherto brought the blight Of dea' h
IN all il has ever touched, or a constitution
Which, whenever its legitimate working have
beea left unrestricted, has made it the glory Of
the world, shall now be in the ascendancy
rhe gu astion is now narrowed down to this
Which shall we choose
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31
Halls in Montnelier.

southern and EASTERN mail closes az :.9o :. II.
r7ies at Is p.
NORTHERN and WESTERN closes a: SIS p. n. arrives
$50 a. Il.
All matter for these mails be in tae office 5e- tag
time Of closing, to 90 the day.
BARE mail arrives daily $50 n departs every
day arrival Of Southern.
BRADFORD mail arrives daily AZ 10 90 p. N. Departs
daily At 100 =. II.
DASvILLE arrives Mondays Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1-l
Saturdays at 5 IL O'Clock, a. m; Departs Jay:
O'Clock p. n.
BARTON arrives and departs same as Danville,
AYDEPARK by Worcester and Elmore, arrives Mondays:
Wednesdays and Fridays at 800 p. departs sane IS
panviile.
CHELSEA arrives Mondays Wednesdays and Friday: II
40 P. n. departs same as Daave.
CALAIS mail arrives Tuesdays Thursdays and Sa;-r.
days At LOO p. leaves alternate days arrival q
Western.
DESLIS from two to six times week
OFFICE HOURS FROM 100 A. ". to 500 P. VI.
JAMES G. FRENCH, ?. "
Montpelier, May l. 1851.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

BEAUREGARD IN MAssAcHUsETTs.- Con-
cord, n. Il, papers say that Caleb Cushing.
when on a visit TO Ex- President Pierce, last
week. stated that Beauregard, the Rebel Com
manter-in Chief, had recently been in Massa
chusests in disguise. If SO, it Sas doubtless as
a SPY. But can it be true? The last Indepca-
dent Democrat challenges the New Hampshire
Patriot to deny this, but that paper only eEadfs
the question.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

MILITARY COMPANY IN BURLINGTON COLLEGE
a fine military company has been formed among
the students at he Vermont [ University, for the
purposes of drill and otherwise training them
selves for active service, should such service be
hereafter needed. The company, which have
been drilling In squads under temporary drill
masters some weeks, met yesterday and perma-
nently organized by the election of the following
officers: Captain, Geo. A French lst Lieut.,
Charles Work ID Lieut., J. Munroe Poland
Companies of similar character have been
formed at Cambridge College and Williams Col
lege, Massachusetts,, Bowdoin College, Maine,
and probably in most Colleges in the Free States.
Was there ever a cause before in this country,
in which all parties, all classes and interests
were 50 wonderfully unted'
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

The war occasions many ludicrous incidents
1t is stated that Mary W. Dennis, six feet two
inches high. is lst Lieutenant of the Saltwater
company, Minnesota regiment. She batfied
even the inspection of the surgeon of the regi
ment in discovering her Sex, but was recognized
by St Paul printer, who became shockingly
frightened at her threats of We ngeance upon him
if he exposed her, and he decamped.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

An IMPORTANT FACT AscEzTAINED.-Iri is now
known, says the New York Express from the
State Department, officially, that Mr. Seward
on the 18th of April, ten days after President
Lincoln proc amation, and twelve DAYS after
the fall OF Sumter, accepted :. the Declaration
OF the Conference of Paris" by which we are
bound never to issue letters of maruue
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

RENDEZVOUS OF THE NEXT REGIAENT.-The
Burlington Times announces, on what it deems
good authority, that the Vt. Regiment just en-
listed under the three years call, is to reniez-
vous at Burlington
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

MoEE STEALISo.-The Corpus Christi (Texas)
RdncherO of the llth says
" The. Committee OF Safety Of this county
have taken possession Of the boats, tents, etc :,
belonging TO the United States Coast Surrey,
which were left here for safe keeping last sum
mer. They are all in fine order
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-31

SENATOR DouGLAs.-It is with deep regret
that we hear of the dangerous sickness of Sem
ator Douglas. His death at this iuncture
would be great public loss.