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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
National Free dman'a Relief Association Of
the District Of Columbia.

new safe Of things exists in this commun
lty, and important events seem to be rapidly
approaching The blessings of freedom are
sprlnglng up IN the path Of Il war Of rebellion
and treason The contrabands IN this District
are already numerous, and their numbers are
constantly increasing, as Others come in from
the adjacent rebel State Of Virginia, some flee.
ing from rebel masters to avoid beng sent
farther south Others escaping from the want
and priyauon now being 50 severely elt in
those portions Of The country devastated by tho
rebels themselves, or by eonlending armies.
They are OF both sexes and OF all ages, from
the tender infant to men and women grown gray
and feeble IN slavery They fee 10 this Dis
irict in all the wretchcdness and poverty mel
dent 10 their former condition as chattels, hun
Sry,and in rags,thelr wholeappearance piteous-
ly appearing Tor suceor. Ignorant OF the wnr d
long trained to cOncealment and deception they
are fearful Of every white face until assured Of
sympathy and kindncss
1t is a work Of true philanthropy and
christian beneyolence to relieve the waits and
educate the minds OF tins people-chidreu Of
that TOD who 4" hath made Of one blood all
nations Of men - and for this purpose tins
Association has been formed. 1t proposes to
act IN harmony with the Government Of the
United States, but to do much which the
Government does not and cannot well undertake
viz to furnish them with clothing, temporary
homes aud employment, to teach them 10 read
and write, to give them such advice and counsel
as they may need and bring them under moral
and religious influences.
To this end the Association solicits for The
oppressed class calicoes, shirtngs. llannes, and
garments for women, girls, and infants , and
money to aid in carrying out the objects above
set forth
The Office and Depository of the Association
is at No, Is Four-aod-a half street, enc door
south Of Dr. Sunderand's Church.
Packages and money may be sent by Express
or otherwise to the Treasurer, j. W. JAYNE,
Esq. Washington d. c.
WASHINGTON, ID. c april 1862.
H. HAMLIN, President.
j. VAN SANTyooRD, Secretary
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, MAY q. 1862.

than that to which You have devoted your
sword, do not question that they are from Il
noble, Jhougn deludcd nature and know how
to appreciate the emotions which inspire them.
You have Il galient people to admnI,rate dur
lng your occupancy VI tins city, 7 0ple sens-
tive to all thut can III thc least affect their Qlg-
nifty and sell-respcet, Pray, sir, do not fail 20
regard thor susceptiblItles. The obligations
which shall assume in their name shall be re-
ligiourIy complied with. You may trust their
honor though you might not count on their sub
mission 70 uuuerted wrongs. Ia conclusion, |
beg you To understand that the people Of New
Orleans, while unable to resist your forces. do
not allow themselves to be insulted by the inter-
ference of such as nave dIsgraced themselves by
their dastardly desertlon Of our cause IN he
mighty Struggle in which we are engaged, or
such as might remind them 100 lorcibly that
they are the conquered and yours the c0nquerors.
Peace and order may be preserved without re-
sort u measures which could not at this mo-
mcnt prevent Your occupying the city does
noe transfer allegiance from the government Of
their choice 10 one which they have deliberately
rcpudiutsd, and that they yield the obedience
which the conquerors are entitled to extort from
tie conquered, Respectfully,
ions f. Monroe, Mayor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

Sra5NG poucY-We sometime since express
sei.reey our opinion Of Mr.. Wright, the new
Senator t,om la for Els opposition to Tie till
to abolish Slavery in tuo Di,ma, Of Columbia
#e.ow as iGcdy commend him for The follow
ing ,troas pyech, which he j. reported 20 have
made ia tho senate on the cont>cation bill
lie policy be advocates isa vigorous one
MIR Wright If Ind, SAID Do wa. in t5or OF
some couhscati,n hill Tie rebellion mast be
crushed ,peedily anu be earnestly hoped Tor the
passage oil some measure for the couiiscauo0 OF
the property oil thos, engaged 10 the rebellion.
The government has ioieb1ruc until lorbearunce
has 5ccome dishouor IL Is time that treason
should cease, whether ia the form Of rebellion.
or the more insdious guisc OF free speech which
goats over every obstacle which prevents re-
storation OF the Union He referred To the
character OF the war, and said there were two
kinds OF war-one he would call perfect war,
when was war between one independent ma
uun and another the other he would designate
as a mixed or civil war. The perfect war was
under the control OF fixed laws known as the
laws OF nations. But the case was very differ
cnt with civil war. In the present war one OF
the parties stands IN the double relation OF enc.
mles and citizens Il was mere aggregation
OF crime committed by individual citizens, which
had grown 10 the dimensions OF war, and wal
against them should be viewed rs an attempt Ia
arrest them Tor their crimes, aud no nation has
any right to interfere with us in the treatment
ot our own criminals
land aNg Mt Ian.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
0utrages on the Federal Dead.
OUciaf Rcp0rt.

WASHINGTON, April 80 The report ior the
JOINT Committee On the Conduct of the War 10
regard TO the barbarous treatment Of the Ie.
mains of officers and soldiers killed at Bull run
is very long.
It states that the facts disclosed are Of re-.
pulsiye, shocking and painful. character For
eign nations must with one accord consgn 70
lasting odum the authors OF the crimes which
ID all their details exceed the cxcesses OF the Sc
poys of India
Gar dead were buried, IN many cases naked
with their faces downward, were lett to decay
in open air, while their bones were carried OF
as trophies, sometimes for use as personal adorn-
ment-, and one witness deliberately aver, that
,be head VI one Of our most gallant officers was
cut of by o sec,ssonlst to be used as a drinking
cup on the occasion Of his marriage
During the last two weeks the skull OF a Tn
ion soldier has been exhibited 10 the office OF the
Sergeaut-at-Arms Of The House of Representa-
uyes which had been converted to such pur
pose, and which was found on the person Of one
ol tie rebel prisoners taken in recent conflict.
The testimony OF Governor Spngueol Rhode
leland conclasiyely proves that the body OF one
Of the brayest officers in the volunteer service
was burned, because the rebels believed it to be
tha. o. Col. SlocGm,
These disclosures should inspire tie people Of
the loyal States to renewed exertiou, to protect
The country from restoration 70 the power Of
such men they should, and we believe they
VIII (say tie commttee) arouse .be disgust and
horror u foreign nations against this uuhoy
rebellion.
b, n.
amy testimony whether Indian sayagcs have
been omployed BY the rebels H. the military SER
vice, and hJw such warfare is conducted by SAID
sayages and they have aiken the proper steps
to a'lend To this impormn, inquiry
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

paintiye airs of the FatherIand which that
musical race carry with them into whatever
cline they may wonder. Softly the strain
foated over that bloody battle ground the
language unknown to most Of the listeners
but the melody carrying all memories back to
the homes aud the hearts whose future hung
IN the balance Of the morrow. The ehec
was electric. What heroic resolves were
klndled by that simple air sung in that crlti-
cal hour IN the wilderness, 10 Que can tell
We only know the next days history Our
forces won splendid victory, and where the
battle ragged iercest were the Germans who
sang the previous night away.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
lam very respectfully,
A. q. FARRAGUr.
Flag Oihccr Western Ganboat Squadron.
THE REPLY.
MAYOR OFFICE CRY OF New ORLEANS,
Ctq,v Han Anil Of

MAYOR 5 OFFICE CRY Of New ORLEANS, !
CITY HALL, April 26.
fiag QDc9 4, q. Fardgut, Z. s F.Gg Ship
HNdori
SIR IN pursuance OF resolution which we
thought proper 10 mke, out OF regard for the
lives OF the Women ana children who stlll
crowd the metropolis, as Gen. Lowell las eyacu-
ated It with his troops and restored back to m
the administration OF the government and the
custody OF It's money, have in council with
tue city fathers considered the demand you
made ol me Yesterday OF an unconditional sur
render oil the city, coupled with requistlon to
hoist the iiago the United States on the public
edtces and haul down the llag that still floats
upon The breca from the dome OF tins Hail.
II becomes my duty to transmit an answer which
is the universal sentiment of my constituents,
and no less that which the prompting OF my
own heart dictates me on this sad and solemn
occasion.
The city Is without the means of defense, aud
is utterly destitute of the force and material
that might enable it to resist an oyerpowerlng
armament displayed in sight Of 1t. am no
military man, and possess no authority beyond
that oil executing the municipal laws oil The
city OF New Orleans 1t would be presumpu-
GUS IN me 10 attempt to lead an army to The
field II had yne at command and know still
less how to surrender an undelended place, held,
as this is, at the mercy Of your gunners and
your mortars, 10 surrender such place were
AN idle and uDaleanng ceremony. The city is
yours by The power OF brutal force, not by my
choice or the consent of Its inhabitants. 1t is
Tor yoa TO decrminc what will be the late that
awaits her AS to hosting any flag not OF our
own adoption and allegiance, let me say TO you
that the man lives not III our midst whose hand
and heart would not be paraly2ed at the mere
! thought ui such an act, nor could hnd IN my
entire constituency so desperate aud wretched !,
renegade az would dare to prolane WIN his hand
the sacred emblem Of our ASPIRATIONS
SIR, you nave manifested sentiments whlel
would become one engaged in a better cause
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

The battle Of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, which
settled the fate Of southern Missouri and
probably Of Arkansas also, was fought on the
9th, 7th and Sh OF March, between a rebel
army numbering upwards Of $4,000 men,
under Generals Van Dorm, Price and
McCuloch, and the Union forces under Gen
erals Curtis, Seigel and Ashboth, numbering
$4,000. The Confederate army had succeed.
cd in surrounding our troops and had thrown
a heavy force in tbeir rear, to cut off all re-
treat. On Thursday, the 9th, the attack Of
the rebels began, and throughout that day aud
the next, the tide oil success seemed to set in
their favor The gallant Seigel had be n
twice cut off and twice, after most desperate
fighting, had hewn lis way. with heavy loss,
through the euemy's ranks. The evening Of
the second day came on, and the wearied
troops, after making arrangements Tor the
decisive conflict OF the next morning lay down
on their arms to obtain little needed rest.
Quiet settled down upon the camp, only dis
turbed by the groans Of the wounded and the
hustle OF unfinished preparation for the COM
Ing day
Suddenly there arose from the camp of the
German Regiments the notes OF one Ct those
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

On Wednesday, succeeding the battle of Pitt
burg, Gen Prentiss and twenty three hundred
and eightyslx Union Prisoners passed through
Memphis The men were in good spirits, and
kindly treated by the inhabitants, particularly
the Irish and German women. Citizens con-
tented themselves with waving handercheis and
looking the interest they dare not openly ex-
press Prent, made Union speech to his
men, and the citizens cheercd him. Our soldiers
sang the Star Spangled Banner, Red, White
and Blue, Happy Land of Canaan, and Old
John Brown, as they were starting on the CATS
for Tuscaloosa, Ala, where they are at present
confined. I here were one hundred and four.
teen Union officers among the prisoners Beau
regard claims to have taken three thousand
prisoners.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
MORE OF THE FALL OF NEW ORLEANS

UNITED STATES FLAG-SmP HARTFORD, ;
OIL New OrIeAns. AnrIl p. 1862.

New Orleans and fhg-Olcer tarragut.
UNITED STATES FLAG-Smr HARTFORD, J
of New Orleans, April p, 1862 !
To Ills EroeHcacy Tie Mayor ofthe cry Of Noo
OreaS
SIR;-Upon my arrival before your city, !
had the honor to send to your honor, Capt. Bal
ley, /. ). N, second n command OF the eXpe-
dItion, to demand Of you the surrender OF New
Orleans to me. as the representative OF the Gov
eminent OF the United States Capt. Bailey re
ported the result OF an interview with yourself
and the military authorities. Ii must occur to
your honor that il is no; within the province Of
naval officer TO assume the duties OF a military
commandant. came here TO reduce New Or
leans to obedience TO the laws Ol, ana to yInd-
cate tie offended majesty OF the government oil
the United States. The rights OF persons and
property shall 10 scared. therefore demand
OF You rs Is representative, the unqualified sur
render Of the city, and that the emblem OF the
sovereignty d. The United States be hoistcd over
the City Hail, Mint, and Custom house, by me
ridian ths day, and all flags and other embems
0t sovereignty other than this of the United
States be removed from all the public buildings
by hat hour. ] particularly request that you
shall exercise your authority to quei disturb
auces, restore order, and cali upon all the good
people OF New Orleans to return at once to their
vacations, aud particularly demand that no
person shall be molested IN lille or property
Tor sentiments 81 loyalty to their government.
| shall speedily aud severely punish any person
or persons who snail commit such oalrages as
were witnessed Yesterday, by armed men firing
upon hel less women and children for giving
expression to tier pleasure al Witnessing their
a." old iag.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
WASHINGTON, Friday, May ..


Mr.. Nesmith offered resolution that the
Secretary Of War be requested to report the
present condition Of the Military Asylum,
amount Of funds received and The annual cxpen-
SEES Of supporting the inmates Adopted.
Mr.. Grimes introduced bill to limit the APP
pointment Of Major Generals ard Brgadler
Generals in the army and volunteers, the former
to twenty and The latter to two hundred. Re
ierred
Mr. Carlisle offered substitute for the whole
bill emitting all officers and men in the army,
navy and volunteers, serving against the rebels,
instead Of SlOO bounty to enter 100 acres Of
land at 81 Is per acre, or 80 acres at - 80
per acre.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Washburne, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill granting powers to the
Secretary OF the Treasury additional TO those
conferred BY the bill of July last, for the collec-
ton Of duties on imports.
lie read etter from the Secretary Of the
Treasury, urging the Immediate passage Of the
Dill 1t being important, IN yew OF our occupa-
ton OF New Orleans The bill passed.
1t provides that if any vessel or other vehicle
shall De refused clearance u permit by the Sec
iCbdt VI NV AlNuo"4J Va ~ NO NIHNli INV
snail proceed to any foreign Or domestic port,
1t shall be forfeited to rs.
When permits or cleamnces shall be granted,
bouds may be required, in u penalty equal to
the value Of The vessel and cargo i0r an adher-
ence to the conditions annexed. The cargo is
10 BE- delivered at the port Of destination, and
no part thereof is TO be used TO give ald ana
comfort to any part OF the country IN insurrec-
ton again the United States.
The Secretary is further empowered to pro
hiblt importation OF goods, wares and mefchan-
disc into any part OF The United States, over
any railroad OF turnpike, whenever there Is l.
satisfactory reason to believe tho good. are Tor
the use Of the insurgents, or may iail into pos
session. The Secretary is authorized TO make
such general or SPECIAL regulations as may be
proper to carry into effect the purposes Of this
act
If these rules should be violated or attempt
be made to do So the goods sinai be forfeited 70
the United States. The penalties may be NIT
gated III accordance with tAo 9Th and Y,h sec
IONS Of The act Of July last, to winch this bill
is supplementary. AllpenaItcs ana orlelturcs
are U be disposed Of aArequred by the act OF
March 1890, regulating the duties Of imports
and tonnage,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

A fact referred to by our Washington cor
respondent can not be too often repeated, il
We would understand the nature and charac-
ter oil the present war. As our forces move
forward into the mountains OF North Alaba-
ma they find the Union feeling more decided
than in either West Tennessee or Kentucky
The reason is that the mountains cherish few
shareholders Could a moral thermometer be
constructed to measure the degree OF loyal
sentiment IN any community it would be also
a precise measure OF the number Of slave
holders in that community In the districts
where there are no slaves there is no quarrel
with the Government where there are few
slaves the quarrel is slight one but where
there are many slaves there IS open insurrec
ton. a map, known to most OF our readers,
which shows in white and black the relative
proportion Of the free and slave inhabitants
OF all the counties Of the Southern States,
shows at the same time the relative force Of
the rebellion. la truth, military leader
might direct his recruiting service and mill.
tary movements according to the indications
OF that map. In The white parts ne would
find friends and assistants, and il the black
enemies whose maignity would deepen with
the depth OF the coIor-NeU York POST
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06

Mr.. " ilson of Mass offered resolution in
curing OF the Secretary OF War, whether Fred.
crick Emery, who wounded W lillian Phillips at
Laayonworth in 1855 or S. has been appointed
to any place in the department of Kansas Laid
over.
nouSR.
The bill for the appointment of board for
Qualifications was taken up and explained by
Mr.. Blair, aud postponed till Tuesday week.
Nh. Dunn OF la. from the Military Committee
reported bill for the better organization OF the
A1jumut Generals department
Mr.. Loyejoy OF H., from the Committee on
Territories, rcportei bill to render freedom ma.
tional an1 slavery sectional.
The tloas3 then went into committee OF the
whole On the Pacific Railroad bill
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-17

CTATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY, IN
y tho District Court Of said Coanty.
Henry Miller, Plaintiff, ", William v. Sehirach,
Elias Swiekard, E. Steinhilber. Paul Wisss. ).
Whitaker, George Bentley, John Matthies.
Christina Astthies, J. ". Stewart, Executor Of
X. E. Campbell. deceased John A. Metcalf,
Miiiiau 4; Darlington. lrs Brown and james
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
To said Defsndants
You and each Of you are hereby notiaed that
there is now On file in tho Office Of the Clerk Of
the District Court, Of said Scott coun-
~, : petition Of Henry Miller. claiming
the sum Of one thousend ,OOO) dollsrs with in
tersst therson from the 20th day Of September,
1856. 1t the rate Of ten per cent. per sauum, ~
money due him On . certain DF0missogy nets, ex-
seuted By aid William V. Schirach, on the 10th
day Of September, 1854, and payable i've yearsaf
ter date Said petition also psays for the fore.
closure Of certain mortgage on the following de-
scrbsd real estate situated in the county Of Scott
and State Of lows, to-wit: Commencing eighty
(s0) feet due west from tho north east corner ct
block number hfty-fuur ia. } in the city Of Dav-
enporf, as known, designated, described and num-
befed the recorded plat OF the aforesaid city Of
Davenport thence running south eighty ESQ.,
north eighty s0) feet thence east thirty (30 feet
to the place Of beginning, executed BY said Will
liam v. Schirach on the 18th day Of October, A d
1854, for the purpose Of securing tho payment Of
the above described promissory note.
Now unless you appear thereto and defend be-
fore noon Of the second day of the next term Of
the said District Court to 30 held ct tbs city Of
Davenport on the first Monday in February, 4 D
1859, default will b entered against you and
Judgment rendered thesoon.
Dated Deesnbss 9th, 1851.
X. D. CONGDON,
deelO Atty for Pl'd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-17
ORIGINAL NOTICE IN FORICLOsI,pr
STATE ., t low, County In Di..ri.. Court.

John Hosnby ". George B. Hsvlsv. D.n,., q
hawley, Jas. D. Rse, Miles Lsvie. Jas. Sra.
wa. rs1idsy. Executors Of the sstate Of Hat
On Y. Fersidsy, deceased.
To the above named Dsfendante:
on are hereby notified that the pstit,on os
Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of 6oott conn
y, On the nins.sentA (l9) day Of December ihsi
claiming Of you the ~ m Of $3.50 so loo ,;,h :, >
tsrsst from the ilth day Of April 1857. the !. =
hsiug the amnunt das on q certain nrom;s.",.
note given BY George b. and Daniel & H.-l..
PaysbIe to the order Of John Horpby, bearing H.
ast above date. payable four yeass After date with
interest annually st 10 Per cent. said note oon-
tains 2 oondisson, that said aots 10 net 70 be
deemed que until the psynent snd disehsrge Of
certain mortgage, executed 70 secure : certain
amount Of the School Fsnd and the ssid mort.
gags has nov bssn paid and discharged. Plsio.
tin also claims Of you the fsrselQsuys Il eerta!n
mortgage. given u secure the aid sots. ana mn
% the following lands, to-wit: That nart a. Ia
No: one a. In block 6fty-four (SI.) il The civ
Of Davenport, described - follows, Wis: begin.
ing 81 the south. east corner Of said lot thence
wess (el feet 70 the south- west csrner
o. sara lot ;tnsece north eighty (sO) fsstj thence
lsO) feet 70 TIE place Of Ieginniny. And .Slss.
you sppser thereto and lslsnd before noon Of
The second day Of the nsye SECULAR tern Of IN.
scott County District Court g b helden q, AZ.
6rst Monday Of February, 1859, dslsult viii 5.
taken and entered against you, and judgment rem.
5ersd thereon. Apd the dstsadAnts. james 3.
hea, niies Lewis. James Spear and VIM. Peril
day. Executors Of the estats Of Helen q. Fsrri
o. claim in made against them in ths shove a..
ton. LANE i SKINNER.
fb2-d4w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-17
TRUsTEE'5 SALE.-Where.,. on III. IL,

YNRUSTEE'S SALE.-Whereas. ON the 18th
day Of February, A. D., 1858. Jshn H. Cotss
ana Elisa y: Cotss. bis wife, executed aato II. y.
Matthews - Trustee. certain Deed Of Trust, con-
veying 70 said Trustee the land in Scott county.
Iowa, described - follows, to-wit: The west half
Of lot two in block thirtytvo (32,) in the city
OF Davenport which said Cor veyance VAS made
~ tho said John H. Cotes and Eliza H., his wife.
for the purpose Of securing the payment Of two
certsin promssory notes and the interest thereon.
signed BY said John II. Cotes, dated the 18th day
Of February, A. D., 1858, and payable q follow
One for enc hundred and forty four dollars dns in
six months, and the other for thirteen hupred and
forty.ious dsllsrs, due in one year from the date
thereof, on which notes there q now due ana nm
paid the sum Of 81 ISL.
And now, said notes having become due and
payable and the Sid John H. Cotss having fsiled
70 pay the sane. !, H. b. Mathews,
Trustee Is aforesaid. do hereby give this
public notice. that By virtue Of he power which IL
10 mo vested By said Decd Of Trust,I wilton FRI
day. the 30th day Of February. 4. D. 1859, ct
the hour Of ten o'clock 10 che forenoon OF eaid
day, at the Court House door IN the city of Dav-
enpert, expose and offer for sole, ct public auc-
ton, tho parcel Of land above described. or 80
much thereof = shall bo necessary 70 satisfy
and pay the amount Of said notes, with the in
terest thereon to the day Of sale. together with
ell the costs and expenses attending soid sale.
costs Of this notice aad frustesA fees.
Dated the sth day 81 february, A. D.. 1859.
H. d. MATHEWS,
fb6-dtl Trustee.