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National Judgments.

Nations, rs such, exist ony iu the present
would Hence this must be the place where
they are rewarded and punished. II we
were to take careful survey of the history
OF the world, We should find in the rise and
fall 4 nations, marked exhibitions OF the
truth that God is being who judge,h in the
Garth. We are hot to inter that We have
but Que national sin, that may expose US to
the stern blows Of u righteous retribution.
Our sIns are numerous. But there is one
national sin that in spite oil all others has in
our country fearful prominence We reier to
that OF slavery. This stu has not been
sectional but national Although it has mo-,
been In actual existence in all the Sta ns. il,
has found apologlsts and friends in every
part OF the Union, who have been willing to
do its bidding, and for the paltry rewards
OF ofhce, have bowed in obsequious homage
to worship at It's shrine. The pulpit and
the press IN every part of the country ha,e
been more or less tho plant tools of the
slave power and although rebellion, tire son
ana thousands OF murdered victims have od.
ded deeper yes to the surprising guilt of
SLAYER Yet we find many still that ioin
the cry OF honor to slavery, and wish for a
Cmon that shall recognize aud cherish ,hi,
ioul,st whelp OF sin 1t has been the oft An
Pied aud repeated opia,s for the conscience.
) OF Northern freeman-' What has the North
to DO with slavery? But We have recent,
learned that our Conge-s has had powe,
long neglected, to abolish slavery in the ter
, r'tores, and the Dis.rc, OF Columbia, an,
We arc now learning lesson 10 relation ;,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11
" A Conservative Wow.
From the Waterman.

TIE STATE Convection We have no place
for extended remark on the proceedings Of the
State Convention. which met in this place on
"wednesday. We give full report, and from
this our readers must judge for themselves. A
more united and harmonious Convention, We
venture to say, nevor assembled in this State, 80
far AZ the forenoon s proceedings are concerned
The same unity and harmony prevailed in tn.
afternoon, until the apple OF ditcord was thrown
in by Hon. e. ". Willard, by way of an
amendment to the report of the Committee on
resolutlons,-a report which WAS com plete with
out amendment, and judiciouS without uct
caution. From the time that Willard's amend
ment was introduced the harmony of the Con
ven'ion was destroyed and many left the hal
g more in sorrow than in anger" Few indee,
were satisfied with the final action OF the Con
ven,ion and even very many that voted for Dir
Willard's amendment are sntspoksn in their de
nunciations Of the policy Of it's introduction
considering it unnecessary, and only tending t.
destroy that unity of action that otherwise won
have been unbroken.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11
vWashlngton County Mass Convention.

a Mass Convention of the Frcemen Of Wash
lngton County will be held ut Montpelier or
Saturday, July 10Th, at ten o clock in the fore
Noon, for the purpose of nominating candidate:
{ ,r,ceuaty officers to be supported at the mex
annual election.
Ali who are in favor of sustaining the Con-
stitution and the Union and heartily supporting
the National Administration in its efforts tc
.subdue rebellion, to put down and punish trea-
son and to maintain the Constitution and
Laws in the present crisis of the country, are
, cordially invited to attend.
Imam Committee Republican Co@mittee.
.IEO NICHOLS N. A. TAYLOR,
las r THURSTON c. N. CARPENTER,
a. K.SLAYTON G.. W. H. DWINELL
LEWIS CHAMBERLAIN, W. B. CIRCUIT,
T. DILLINGHAf 0. l.. WATSON.
L. l. DURANT.
Montpelier, July 9th, 1862.
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Hon. Paul Dillingham's Speech.

Che speech Of Mr. D1LLlNcHAH At the State
Convention was Il gem, in it's earnest. frank,
honest, eloquent utterAnce, and we regret ex-
ceedingl that verbatim report cannot be given
to our readers. 1t was straightforward, uns-
-auivocal, unambiguous, utevasivs endorsement
OF the administration of Arabian Lincoln, with
.ors reserve or exception. He emphatically ap-
proved, specifically. of the abolition of Slavery
IN the District of Columbia, and the prohbi-
sion Of Slavery forever in the Territories. He
sought no avenue 70, retreat hereafter, in nice
ghraseology and finely balanced propositions
nor did he stop in the endorsement Of &" Hones,
Abe, with his war policy but he stood square
aly up IN his approval Of the leading measure,
-of the administration as set forth in the reso.
lusisns at last adopted by the Convention. W,
hope the timid, and the doubsers, those who
are AFRAID 10 speak GU. their cordial approval
abraham Lincon's effort TO do what he can
.undr. the Constitution, and in obedience to il
to free this country from the curse of Slavery
--or.who affect an approval Of it when they 70
ally dc not approve it, and seek shelter for the
timidity or their covert hostility, in nicely ad
justed, phrssse, and a suppression of the ,rutl
for the sake Of policy will road the out
spoken truths'Vttered by Mr. DILLIscHAn, an,
.ls.r from brave, honest man an e1ampl
worthy the imitation of every Republican, a
welI as every Democrat in the State
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11
The State Convention.

The CONVENTION held here on the 9th inst
was generally attended, and all sections Of tho
State were pretty we'll represented in It. 1t
,r,a.s we think, ar emiuently patriotic gather
, .nsyxs1 exhibited much less of party 'uachine,y
tham in years past, though in the management
u the Convention in the frs, par, of the day 1t
VAS smn; B. p'iejn that programme had been ar-
ranged by few men behind the scenes. which
was no doubt hoped, on the part of the mana
gers. would work successfully, If not we'll The
withdrawal of Lieut.. Governor Underwood's
name from the consideration of the Convention
as candidate for reelection, left the Convention
at fuN liberty to put Mr.. Dillingham; upon the
ticket which It did enthusiastically and with
: he hearty concurrence Of every one present, a
concurrence which Was all the NOR, hearty and
enthusiastic after Mr. D.'s speech in the after
noon.
The resolutions adopted by the Convention,
rs they now stand, are excellent and no Repub-
lean who remembers bis aneion. principles, and
no Democrat who stands by and supports tho
administration OF Abraham Lincoln can fail to
endorse every word Of them
The Convention has thus wisely marked GU,
f,he platform and named the candidates for the
September election, and the votes that will be
: gizen in the Stale against its action will b
hardly enough to be counted.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

We are requested to say that the order not to
allow sick and wounded soldiers at New York
to 90 home for day even, did not originate
with Col. Howe, IS has besn enormously stated,
but was issued by the Var Department, and
Col. Howe could do nothing less than to sec it
carried out. No blame, therefore, 10 attached
to Col. Howe
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

An excited deer near Malone, ran u race on
the Ogdepsburgh railroad, recently, with the
mail train. The animal kept up even with the
train for IL very long distance. and finally bound
% off across an open field, amid the cheers Of
the passengers, who.were satisfied he could ira
vel, when hard pressed, - the rate of 40 mile.
An hour.
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A correspondent of the n. Y. Herald say, the
U. ). Flag was raised on the 9Th ult. at New
Orleans with ceremony BY the u s. Collector,
Geo. 5. Dennison, Esq. Mr. Dennison is ma
tive of Royalton, Vt.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

We used to hear the boys say of a particular
ly mean fellow, that he " deserved to DO kicked
TO death BY sheep" We do no, doub. thu,
Memphis deserved to bs bu.tsd to death by
rams.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

DR.. Fayette Jewett of st. Johnsbury, di d
quite suddenly in Liverpool, three weeks since
tie was returning with his family to his post AS
Missionary at Constantinope. HIS death will
be great loss to the Missionary cause
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

An old revolutionary patriot warns the people
D" .alnst large standing armies in time of peace
But will not the rebels admit that standing
armies IN times of peace are better than run
ming ones in tipes Of war?
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

Lieut.. Gov. Underwood will deliver the An
nual Address at the Fair of the Rutland County
Agricultural Sooety.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11
MONTPELIER, VT.
FRIDAY, JULY II 1862.

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LEI US RENEW OUR
trust IN GOD AND GO FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

CONSIDERATION ON REpREsESTIvE Govern.
ment.-By John Stuart Mill. New York
Harper l. Bros.
A work upon such topic from the pen 0:
the author OF System Of Logic, Rasocin4sys
and Induc.lvc would, at any time commsnl
attention. but more so now, when the spin,
OF revolution is 50 powerful. Its discussion,
have special reference to the structure o,
British Government, yet will be found appi.
cable to Representative government every.
where. The author insists that female.
should have the right Of suffrage. As 81
human being. have the same interest in goot
government, he hopes that as the work pro
cceds of pulling down one alter another 9:
he remains OF the Wondering fabric o..
monopoly aud tyranny, this deniaI Of 10
right to women, will not be the last to dl.ap
pear. 1t is aD able work and well worthy .:
attention.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

our connection with slavery, in givla, .
largely of our blood aud treasure to dsies, :.
diaboIical attempt to overthrow the Cove,
meut. The Judgements of God are f.Ir,,
heavily upon the nation, and as the who.
nation Ii guilty, we are not to suppose TIA.
any portion will escape the rod. but SOU.
nortiops t.. ust fee it more seDslbIy than o,bs,.
/, is to be hoped at least, that every section
of the country may learn Righteousness b,
this infection of retribution, and no op,s,
bless what Heaven Is bou d by the princi5 >
Of eternal reetitude to eurse.-4Messeng.r
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

! YorsG HES AND MAIDENs-A writer. VII.
! I saDno, but think speaks wisely, says " III,
seasonable time for the exercise of prudenc. .
no, So much in choosing wife OF husband =.
m choosing with whom y"u will so associate :.
70 risk the engenderIng Of passion And h,,,
| sbsll come 10 an issue AZ once with the youn,
er portion Of my readers, if not with ther IA
rents Tn. Younger will ask, Why should yo~
seek to circuInscrbe the freed ju OF acquaID.
lance. by suy costing he possibility that ou, 4.
1t may grow some serious. perhaps not wise a.
lection reply, because serious and not Wis.
affections have again and again sprung out 0,
the unguarded, uDsuspecting intercourse o; IL,
Young. The parents will say, why suggest To,
idea Of love ut sll to those too young to te
thinking OF IL Why put an awkward een.
s,raint upon intimaci,s and COMPROMISING -
pleasant and 80 innocent | reply, thai ,us
idea 10 ID the heads, it not the hearts, Of III.
yoang already, and we all know 1t. Every yoon,
person OF seventeen or eighteen years Of aze
shows by the accidents OF conversation, il ~
other wav, that this thing floats more or les
distinctly before them. AT this age, the yosag
are constantly having their partlalltles, II not
their loves, -maDy affections which shape ana
control the lves OF The parties and of genera
tons do grow up at that tme,-nnd knowing
that, and how uncomfortable and unaocountab.,
are the leaps and eanings Of the young hear,
a wise, a religious, even worldly prudeuce
would demand care in the cholce of associates
do not think 1t prudish or unnecessary =
say to those of that age, in presence of the fact
of such exposure, - let your society he With
those among whom, you are not AFRAID to run
the risk of serious attachment. And |
must go step farther back than this, and sA7
| that this is not Il matter To DC left wholly WIZ
the Young, but should be one OF the things
thought OF by father and mother.-R'r. J.
| Ware
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11

The Firmsment in the Midst of the Water:
BY Rev. josiah SWEET, NJ A. For Ss:
by BaIlou Il LoveIand, Montpelier
This is pamphlet Of 30 pages, giving ~
original and novel exegesis OF Gen. l.: :, :
verses 1t is here claimed that the Frr.
dment is the crus, Of the earth, dividing ih-
waters minging with its surface from tn
liquid mass (waters) forming its nserna
structure. The theory develops careful '''
search and we commend it to the attention d
Biblical Students.
LADIES REPOSITORY Boston james ?
Magee.
The embe llishments Of the July numc''
are, The Spirit, of 10 and Portrait q
Rev. VIM. q. Brownlow.' The article. b.
Ing It's pages are various and inerestn.
They are mostly from able pens, and dea 10
subjects relating to human welfare. W
commend the repository The July numb
is quite up to the high standard of the Ma!
azerc In mechanical execution in isst
aud nsatness OF appearance, in the h'sr',
e1'elle"cies and moral quality of its readas
matter, it is not surpassed by and month
in the land.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18
SENATORIAL CONFERENCE.

At meeting of the Senatorial Conferees
of Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming aod Sui,
livan counties, met at Mr. SHERwooDs, in Sus-
quehanna County, Sept. 10th, 1862, on mo-
ton, f. B. STREETl1R was called to the
Chair and ANDREW FEz, Secretary. Motion
ed and carried that Sullivan County be ad
mitted to two votes ia this Conference.
Bradford-E w Hale, Andrew Fee, C. F. Nichols,
William Griis, DR.. B. Dewitt.
Susquehanna-G B. Edred, A.. Chamberlin, F. B.
Streeter, H. Tyler.
Vyomng-Stephen Dana, j. H. Brown.
SuHirdn-Geo H. Wells.
On motion, WM. TURREIL was nominated
for the State Senate Of this District, and b.
NJ HALL of Wyoming was nominated. TUR-
RELL received votes and HALL votes
Nomination made unanimous.
Adjourned to meet at Camptown on the
second Monday of September, 1864.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18
THE WAR IN MARYLAND.

General Mcclellan has gained a glorious
victory in Maryland. Following the rebels
from Frederick in their flight towards Harper's
Ferry, be came up with them on the Hagers-
town road at South Mountain, Oh Sunday
lorniDg, General Reno, Hooker and Burnside,
with the Ninth army corps, attacked them
gallanty, although the enemy occupied
splendid position on the heights, defended by
his artillery The fight lasted from early in
the morning till nine at night, when the reb-
els were driven back with considerable loss -
General Lee admits loss of 1900 men.-
Our loss was about 100, including, we re.
gret to say, the brave General Reno, who
was shot dead while leading on his men. On
the other side General Lee is reported wound
ed, and General Garland killed We have
taken l,700 prisoners.
General Mcclellan tells the story briefly in
his four dispatches to General Halleck, pub
lished in another column, and dated severaly
at ten O'Clock Sunday night, three o'clock and
ten o'clock yesterday morning. In his last dis,
patch, he says that the route and demoraliza-
tion Of the rebel army is complete, that they
are making for the river in perfect panic ,and
that he is following them as fast as his men
can move. The right wing of our army was
confronted by the rebel Generals Hill and
Longstreet General Franklin commanded
our extreme left, supported by the corps of
Sumner, and Couch's division as reserves
Franklin also obtained complete victory and
followed up the fight yesterday on the road to
Harper's Ferry. At last reports the firing
was still going on. The position on the crest
Of the bill which General Burnside so gallant
ly won from the enemy on Sunday night was
still held by him on Monday morning, and the
fight was not renewed there. 1t commands
the only road between the rebels and General
Franklns corps. 1t is remarkable that Gen
Mcclellan dates bis latest dispatch from Boil.
yer, to which place it appears he has moved
his headquarters.
The rebels abandoned Hagerstown and
pushed on towards the river We are not in.
formed of their latter movements, except that
General jackson made an attempt to reach
Martinsburg in time to prevent General White
joining Col. Miles at Harper's Ferry, in which
be was foed for the latter officer had left
there two hours before, aud arrived safely at
Harper's Ferry The position of Col Miles
at Harper's Ferry was considered all the more
fortified Maryland Heights, from whence they
could overpower him but this has been con-
tradicted. The reinforcements of General
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THE WAR ON THE UPPER POTOMAC.

From various sources we have received the
most cheering reports from the seat of war in
Maryland. We are thus led to anticipate, at
any L oment, a despatch from General Nc
CBELLAN, announcing a crushing defeat of the
great Maryland liberating rebel army of Gen.
LEE with the capture of a large portion of
his forces.
Harper's Ferry-if we have obtained this
victory-will have contributed not little to
the grand result On Sunday last, while Gen.
MCCLELLAN was engaged with the main body
of the army under General LEE, at South
Mountain, some twelve miles away, a heavy
rebel column under General A. P. HILL was
completing its circle of batteries around our
devoted forces at Harper's Ferry. On Mon
day the place was surrendered, the capitua-
tion embracing some eight thousand prisoners
of war. This news was well calculated to pro
duce depressing effect and some distrust of
the success of General McCLELLAN's move
ments But the lapse of a few hours COM
pleteIy changed the face of affairs.
First, we were advised from Maryland that
the rebels had, as it was supposed, in their
flight from our army, completely evacuated
the State next that there was rumor adoat
that General MCCLELLAN had brought the
rebel army again to a stand, had fought
great battle, and had gained a glorious vic
tory and next came the news that the rebel
forces in occupation of Harpers Ferry, seized
with panic, had preciptately abandoned the
place, leaving their prisoners to great extent
untrammeled by the terms of parole, to 90
their way rejoicing. Thus this capture Of
Harpers Ferry, after three days lombard
ment-if these reports be true-was to the
rebel victors a short-lved exultaton. We
presume that they had not less than twenty
five thousand men employed in this work.
Oar reports are from unofficial and some
Ehat indefinite authorities but from their
general tenor we are inclined to believe that
they are the harbingers to the official confr-
nation of great and glorious victory.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18
TO THE READERS OF THE REPORTER AND
THE PUBLIC.

Moved by the earnest call of the Governor
of this Commonwealth, for aid to repel the
armed invaders os the soil of the State, and
believing | should prove recreant to the high,
est duty of citizen, did l not volunteer my
service to assist in driving back the vandaIS
who are threatening desolation upon the lower
counties, and even menaciDg the Capitol, =
before this shall be read by those to whom the
Reporier pays its usual weekly visits, shall,
at least be on the way, with other citizens of
the County,to respond to the Commonwealths s
cry of help !
l beg the People of the County to excuse
me, for the short period necessary, leaving my
official post. The Prothonotary's Office, will
be open, as usual and the arrangements are
such that the public interests and convenience
will not suffer The time appears to be fast
approaching when WAR must be the business
of every one, for the speedy and certain crush
ing out of this wicked rebellion ! am glad
that am able now, consistently with my 9th
er duties, to bear my share of the danger of
the present emergency. I trust that the peril
to our State may speedily pass, and that
with those who go with me- may be permit
ted to return, to behold our armies everywhere
triumphant. and see the conquering Of that
peace, which will make an united nation, and
prosperous and happy people,
Yours, for the good cause,
L. 0. GOODRICH.
Sept. -, 1862.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Is, Is


A despatch dated near Hagerstown Tues
Gay, the Press says of the battle fought on
Tuesday "The battle ragged with great spir
it on either side and was very heavy until to-
wards sundown The Rebels were lanked by
HOOKER and PORTER, and severely punished !;
their fire became faint and it was evident heir
ammunition was giving out. This morning
the battle was renewed by the Rebels with
renewed vigor, and they acted as if they had
been reinforced, and furnished with fresh am
munition. The battle lasted until 4, p No.,
when the Rebels retreated, leaving LONG.
STREET and the remains of his division on our
hands as prisoners The entire Rebel army
must be captured or annihated. There is no
chance left for them to cross the Potomac as
the river is rising and our troops are pushing
them continually, aud sending prisoners to the
rear. Six batteries of artillery belonging to
LoNGsTREErs division were captured ycster
day and to-day, and it is believed we have ta-
ken nearly Is 900 prisoners since Sunday.
SToNEwALL JACKsoN'S army is with General
LEE, and other distinguished officers will lie
forced to surrender in day or two at the far
therest, and our Gems. are certain Of ultimate
and decisive success.
Stores for our army are coming by way of
Baltimore aud Harrisburg,
Gen Burnside has re taken Harpers Fer.
ry, and is advancing on special mission with
his corps.
Private Dispatches 10 day, from points near
Harpers Ferry, seem to confirm, in all par
ticularS thegood news and leaves no reasona bic
doubt of the re-occupation of Harper'S Ferry,
by Gen. BANKS, and the occupation of all the
rear fords between Harpers Ferry aud Will,
Transport.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
Over the TOWanda Telegraph Line.

The following dispatch was received at the
telegraph office, in this place, at a. m, on
Thursday -
The rebels are all surrounded and out of
provisions 1t is thought they will all be cap
tured. Burnside has beaten them bailey.
Gen. MCCLELLAN says :" have sent ST.
GEL across the river, and the rebels retreat is
cut off-he will have to surrender or be ami
hilated. The rebels retreat towards Hagers-
town, and Gov CURTIN has sent so 900 mill
tia to meet them
LoNGsrREEr is killed and Gen. HILL wound
ed"
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ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE IN PRO
GRESS
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, lSO!

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 16, 1867
A special dispatch TO The Bulletin fFo0
Harrisburg says -
" Telegraphc and railroad communicates
to Hagerstown was reopened last night, SHOW
that that place had been totally abandoned D!
the rebels and re-occupied by our troops.
' 1t is rulnored at Hagerstown that anC'r
er battle is going on this morning between
Sharpsburg aud MddIeburg, but no partIcD
lars have been received. :,
Sharpsburg is near the Potomac, about !"
miles west of Middletown.
1t is not unlikely that Gen Mcclellan
engaging the rebels in the neighborhood 10
day, and disputing their passage Of the river.
A hundred end eight prisoners, capture
along with Gen. Longstree,'S baggage,trala :!
the cavalry that cut their way through iroJ
Harper's Ferry, arrived here this morning" '"''
fifty more have reached Chambersbufg.