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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
Concert for the Relief of the Sick and
Wounded Of the 13t Regt. Vt. Vols.

The visitors to Mansfield Mountain, stopping
at the Mansfield House in Stowe, recently test-
6sd their appreciation Of the galantry of the 18th
Vermont Regiment, just mustered out Of service,
and their sympathy for the sick and wounded Of
said regiment, by giving concert at Stowe, the
proceeds Of which were sent to Col. Randall, who
expended it for the relief Of the needy nvalids Of
the regiment. The coIcert was brilliant affair,
attended in the most liberal msnuer by the ever
patriotic inhabitants Of Stowe, who were delighted
with most soulstirring aud patriotic music select
ed for the occasion, Mr., Almy, member Of the
Massachusetts, Legislature, from New Bedford
took the management Of the couc.rt, most ably
supported by Mi. Houston, Of the Old South
Church, Boston, Miss Cummings and Mrs. Mar
ey, Of New Bedford, aud Mr.. Hodgdon, artist, oil
Boston, and other distinguished visitors to the
mountain. The occasion was very pleasant one,
and although the sum raised i, uncomfortable
compared with the opportunities for applying it,
il 10, nevertheless, testimonial OF the good will
Of the donors, and evnces degree Of interest fell
for the gallant men who are suffering Of wound.
and sickness, which 10 them ia Of more value than
medicine or any other appliances for their res
,oration.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

The reject Democratic Convention in Massa'
chusetts, among mass OF gsnsrslitiss, adopted
the following sound doctrine
RESOLVED That whenever any States in arms
against the laws OF the Government shall iay
down its arms and submit to the laws and the
constituted authorities, the people thereof VIII DC
entitled to resume and enjoy oil the rignts ana
privileges given by the laws and the Constitution
10 the citizens OF the several States.
Now let US see how long it will be before the
same men who have passed the above resolution,
will be ready to repeal laws, amend the Con'situ-
ton, make compromises with, snd give guarsn-
tees to slavery, at the instance Of rebels in arms
The Republicans will stand by the doctrine that
ichen the rebels lay down their arms, and submit
themselves Internationally to the Constitution
and the laws Of the land, the war shall cease. NO
body but Sham Democrats have or will advocate
ony other end to the present strife and the Do
mocracy of Massachusetts will have 10 abandon
the above resolution, or they cannot fraternlrs
with their Seymour and yslandighsm friends.
1t is worthy Of note, however, that these Masss
chuset.s Democrats don't say that they are 10 H.
vor Of prosecuting the war until tho rebels sub
nit, This omission is significant.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

MORTIFIED. We regret, for the good name
of Mortified, that the town should have prefer
red Sham Democrat to DR.. Nichols, the Union
candidate, a gentleman widely known and re-
spscted in the State We understand, however
that the election of Fisk will be contested, the
suspicion Of fraudulent voting being very
strong.
BY the way, we should like to have the North
seld people explain the discrepancy between
their enrolment Of able bodied men for the war
and their vote If we recollect rightly, there
were less than $50 in the first class on the Mar
sbal's books while at this election they cast
over 600 votes. Young America can't be very
numerous in that town. On the whole, we are
inclined to think that the bulk OF those who vo-
ted for Fisk lived in the days Of the last war
and then we're Blue Light Federaists as they
now are Bloc Light Democrats.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

WHAr Qua GUNS CAN Do--ln connection with
the operations now in progress at Charleston, it
10 interesting TO know that hollow shot weigh.
ing 80 pounds can bc thrown from lOo-pound
Parrot Sa5S yards with charge oil No 7 pow.
der. With charge Of No 5 powder, the same
shot can be thrown SS45 yards. This is AZ
yards over Eve miles. BY increasing the charge
Of powder, the range can be considerably
augmented. The elevation Of the gun to attain
this great range, Ia 50 considerable as to materi.
ally reduce tho number Of hrings the gan will
bear--bat the fact is well established that a
io0.poupder can throw shot from our batteries
into Charleston, aud that our 200.poundcrs can
do Il with greater degree Of certainty. So
1ss. Gilmore does actually command Charles
ton with Ais bs.seriss, irrespective Of his 800.
FOUNDER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

GEN. McCLELLAS's OFFICIAL RrroRr.-Ths
Washington correspondent Of the Tribune, says
that the official report Of Gen. Mcclellan cam.
paign " IS very volumiuOus, comprising from
100 to 900 folios foolscap, and the accompany
ing documents cover nearly three times ~ much
more paper. The pressure Of more important
business has thus far precluded the possibility
of its examination by the proper officials. lts
publication, with accompaniment, will undoubt
eddy require special appropriation BY Con.
gress, and its appearance in print at present H.
not thought Of"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

CRRDIrABLE TO MoNTPKLIER.---We think
Montpelier can justly take pride in the vote she
gave Tuesday for the Union. The vote was -
follows;
John 6. Smith, 3ls
L. y. Redfeld, 81
The last time party line' were drawn In this
town,--in ls60-the Democrats gave SAKE l4o
votes The sham Democracy have now less than
half that number of followers, while the vote for
Mr.. Smith was nearly as large as the largest ever
given in this town for Governor. This 10 pscu-
larly gratifying to all lOyalImen in Montpelier
record that we are not ashamed Of, and that our
children need not blush to read. Montpelier has
spoken by her vote for the Union, for the Govern
ment, and for Constitutional order and law, with
an emphasis that is unmistaksble. II the whole
State has done as WELL Mr.. Smith is elected Gov
sruor by majority larger than was ever given to
any candidate.
The vote for the rest Of the State ticket, and
for the county tickle, was about the anne ~ that
for Governor.
The following Justices Of the Peace were elect
ed by nearly unanimous vote
J. "A. Prentss, J. A. Page. ]. I. Thurston,
Joseph Poland, Jacob Smith, w, W. Caldwell,
Luther Cross, Chas. Reed, 0. II. Smith, ]. A.
Vail.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

ELECTION TUnuLr.-We understand that the
Fresman's Meeting At Topsham, Tuesday, ended
in tumult verging on row. The ballots for
Town Representative had extended into the
evening, when a controversy and rumpus oc-
Cured. Tho lights were extinguished and a
free fght commenced, during the progress oil
which the town authorities took the oppOrtuni-
ty TO leave the belligerents and adjourn the
meeting. Asa consequence no Representative
was elected.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

UNION TRIUMPH IN CALlFoRsIA.-The election
in California, the I'd inst, has resulted in an
overwhelming Union triumph. Incomplete re-
turns from the principal counties, indicate an i'm
mense majority in the State. Downsy, the Dem
ocratic candidate for governor, owing to bis e1-
celleut record while governor in former years,
runs considerably ahead Of bis ticket, but Lows
majority Notwithstanding, will hardly fall below
10000.
All the counties heard from elect the Union
Legislative ticket
In San Francisco county the Union majority
will probably average several thousand. The In
dependent Union ticket got nearly as many votes
as the combined vote for the regular Union and
Democratic tickets.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

SEEING AN AVALANCHE PAsS-Mr. Francis
Cation. well known English traveller aud mem.
Der Of the Alpine Club has this summer made
singular experience. lie discovered spot on
the Jungfrau range, where he might stand in safety
and watch the avalsnches sweeping past him with.
in thirty feet Of his person. In one half day he
saw three desoents. The avalanches slid two thou
sand feet, then lsuped two great bounds Of thou.
sand feet more TO the channel, close to which he
was standing, and then burs, out a, the foot of
the chsnnel like "a storm Of shrapnell.' Mr.
Cation describes the general appearance of the
avalanche when seen at 30 short distance as ,hs,
Of an orderly mob filling the stree, and hasten.
ing, not hurrying, to the same object Some
thing OF the same impression is made upon one
who looks a,,eu,ively a, the great sheet OF water
which rolls slowly down on the Canadian side Of
The falls at Niagara The motion il majes,ically
deliberate, and though swift, no, hurried. The
noise Of the avalanche 10 motion Mr.. Gallon lkens
TO the sound Of rapid tide rushing Up many
ehannels- The avalanche "a described as consist.
Ing Of mass Of Ice balls, usually nom a foot 10
yard 10 diameter, which produce The fearful rattle
Of the ce.eascads.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
A Letter from Gen. Grant.

The loyal citizens OF Memphis having rendered
Gen Grant public reception, to testify their sp.
probation Of the hero OF 80 many battle-fslda
The General replied in the following letter:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. Is. 1858.
GENTLEMEN IL have received copy OF reso-
lutions passed by then loyal citizens Of Memphis,
at meeting held at the rooms Of the Chamber
of Commerce, Aug. rs, 1885," rendering me
public reception.
In accepting this testimonial, which do at
81 It sacrifice of my personal feelings, | simply
desire to pay tribute to the hrst public eIhibi-
ton in Memphis Of loyalty to the Government
which represen, 10 the Department Of the Ten
nessee. should dislike to refuse, for considers
tons Of personal convenience, to acknowledge,
anywhere or in any form, the existence Of senti-
ments which have so long and 30 Mdsntly de-
sired to see maintained in this Department The
stability of this Government and tbs unity OF this
Nation depend solely on the cordial support and
the earnest loyalty Of the people. While, there
FORE thank you sincerely for the kind exprss-
sions you have used toward myself am pro-
foundy gratifed at this public recognition, in the
City OF Memphis, of the power and authority Of
the Government Of the United States
thank you, too, in tho name Of the nobls army
which have the honor to command. 1t is con-
posed of men whose loyalty is proved by their
deeds Of heroi.m and their willing sseri6ess OF life
and health. They will rejoice with me that tbs
miserable adherents Of the rebellion, whom their
bayonets have driven from thi. fair land, are bs'
ing replaced by men who acknowledge human
liberty as The only true foundation Of humas gov
errunent. May your efforts to restore your city
to the cause of the Union DO AZ successful a. hsv'
been theirs 10 reclaim it from the despotie rule
the leaders Of the rebellion.
have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your very obedisnt servant,
u. S. GRANT, Maj. Gen.
Messrs. X. Hough, and others, Committee, Mem
nhis Tenn
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

PRoGRRss or lDRAs.-Delaware is slave State,
and might, with proprie,y, be excused for being
pro-slavsry in politics, But Wilmington, its
chief city, has recently held an election in which
the issue was squarely made between the Admin
s,rstion and ii. opponents Previous to this elec
ton. the copperhead organ there thus defined
this issue;
The man who votes for any Administration
candidate to-day, aments TO all the bad acts and
worse designs OF those abolition powers which
now rule, and to the abandonment Of the highest
offsets Of our Constitution. The vote for the
Democratic nominees is the best means OF con.
dsmning this wiokedness, Of rebuking those efforts
to establish a negro equality which sckens the
soul, in that ruthless CONSUMPTION or lottery oil
death they have contriyed, which has carried
woe and construction into 80 many houses. Our
succ,. in electing the Democratic ticket to-day
will be one more step, and q stout one, toward
the pnyed-for deliverance and peace"
Ahsr this statement Of the case, Wilmington
voted. The Unionists reelected Mayor Gipin
they carried every ward, aud every division Of a
ward they elected every member of the City
Council, the Treasurer, Assessors, Aldermen, and
Iuspectors-in short, they elected every candidate
voted for. abolition" has evidently ceased TO be
sbugbear in Wilmington.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

A BANK PRESIDENT DEFENDiND A CoLoREG
SoLDIIR,-ln Philadelphia, on Wednesday, some
rowdies in horse car attempted 10 remove col.
ored soldier who had taken a seat in it. While
the conductor was celebrating what to do, rhos
Smith, President Of the Bank Of North America
rose and declared emphaIically that the man
should moi be removed. When he gave his
name all opposition was sileneed except on The
part Of one impudent fellow, who said al don,
believe it," The words, says the Inquirer, had
scarcely left his lips when, to use common re.
mark more expressive, perhaps, than refined,
:" down went his house." well directed blow from
the indignant and athletic bank president making
him measure his length on the foor Two OF
three OF the rowdy's comrades started TO espouse
bis cause, but Mr.. Smith defantly posted himself
in the centre of the car when they concluded that
discretion was the better par, of vaor, and shrunk
back into their sea,, BY Mr.. Smiths direction
the colored soldier took seat and rode to hi,
destination.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

tbs PRESIDENTS LeTTER.-The letter, which
we print elsewhere, written by President Lin
coin to the Springfield Convention, we commend
to the sober Judgment of men Of all politica
parties. 1t is a plain, simple, concise argument
in justification of the policy of the Government
in putting down the rebellion. 1t has not tb'
elegance Of diction which Seward would EN-
ploy, but its phrases are strong, practical auc
unambgous. 1t is letter that everybody car
understand. There is no special pleading abou
il. Its logic is invincible, and must carry con
viction to the mind of every man who honestly
desires the thorough overthrow Of treason, ant
the ultimate triumph of Right and Justice.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

CONNECTION take pleasure in correcting
our mistake IN classifying Mr.. Woodman oil
Brighton, and Mr.. Follansbee Of Maidstone, as
oopperhesd representatives. We were led into
the error by the Burlington Times. We are
glad to know that they both deny the " im'
parchment" aud have no sympathy with the
Sham Democracy, that is properly called copper
head.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
The Election.

Although our returns are yet not entirely full
there are nearly enough so for all practical pur-
poses in estimating the result. The vote will
not be a very full one, and for this reason the
Union majority may not quite reach the figures
we made the day after the election, but 1t will
be large enough for all practical purposes
Relatively, the result will be about the same as
We then estimated It, The returns Of represen-
tatives from over 200 towns shows very small
copperhead delegation, ten or twelve only. 1t
may reach fifteen in the entire State, but at any
rate it is small enough 10 be quite harmless
The Senate lie unanimously Union, The num-
Der Of new members in the House is quite large,
but we notice among them Deane Of Cavendish
and Colby Of Hariland, who have served many
limos before, tho they have not been members
the past two years. OF the old members among
the most prominent ones are Reed of Montpe.
lier, Chandler of Woodstock, Shaw of Burling-
ton, Fisher of Vergcnnes, Gardner Of Benniug-
ton, White Of Coventry, uinOkley Of Chelsea,
and Hyde Of Castleton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

CALEDONIA SgSAToRs.-We have received the
Coledonidn, which establishes the election of both
unin Senators in that County. Hon. I. J. CREE
lOst number Of votes in consequence Of his vote
last Fall on the Eastern Vermont or Essex Couu.
~ Railroad bill, but he is elected by abou, 100
majority notwithstanding.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
Rreeu A4t, freeman
MONTPELIER, VT.
Tuesday Morning, September 1863
The Emancipation ProclamatiOn-The True
Doctrine.

Doctrine.
The letter which President Lii coin has recent
ly written to the Union Convention in Missouri,
contains the following sentence:
"The proclamation as law either is valid or is
not valid II not valid it needs no retraction if
il is valid il cannot be retracted any more than
the dead can be brought to life"
The President has almost 10 a word, and with
irresistible force, thus given a final answer to all
the demands Of the pro.slavery press for re-
vocation Of the Emancipation Proclamation. IT.
respective Of all considerations except those OF ALB
solute right, the Presidents argument is still log
ically conclusive. If the Proclamation was valid
ii the President had right TO issue it-thcn it
has already vested in every slave within the terri
tory included in it the right TO his freedom, and
no revocation Of it could take away that right and
return the free man again to servitude. If it was
not valid, then it is simply SO much waste paper,
and "needs no retrGction."
The northern opponents of the Administration
pretend to be great friends Of law and order, OF
legal rights and constitutional rights. Why will
they not exercise some Of their extreme affection
for law, toward the law OF the Presidents Proca-
nation ? lit is unconstitutional, as they declare
tito be, why not let it alone and lot it perish
from its own lack Of vitaIityp If perchance II
should be constitutional, why do they fight against
itP Should they rot take heed lest perchance
they are found fighting against law Of the land
The truth is, it is because they believe it to be
constitutional and valid that they make luch an
cutlery against it. If they had any confidence in
their own declarations OF its unconstitutionaty
they would let it die Of itself.
The Presidents argument in this letter is a full
assurance that be intends to stand by the letter
Of bis Proclamation and there is nothing left for
those who oppose it but to make their opposition
take constitutional shape This they can do in
the courts. Let them make up their case, as the
bred Scott case was made up, and ma their ar
guments, through the intervention Of awyer'
brief, to the Supreme Court, and its decision viii
then be binding upon all parties as an authorize
tive exposition Of the law. This is now their only
resource in aid OF their southern allies and We
advise them to hurry up their case.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

COUNTERFEIT UsusD SrArvs CURRENCY. The
Buffalo Courier learns that an immense amount
OF hfiy cent United States currency notes Is
manu- iaciuring 10 New York. The officers in
that city are on tho alert for the distributors Of
the trash. II is said that a, least forty thou
sand dollars Of this counterfeit currency was 10
Buffalo no later than two weeks ago.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

FRos rBs sru RIolsRsr. Capt. q. B. Leach
Co. ID, Lieut.. q. N. Carpenter, %. G, ant
Lieut.. Cooper, Co. A, 9Th Vermont regiment
have recently arrived in the State from New Or
leans, having been detailed to bring on draisst
men to ill up the ranks Of that regiment. TheJ
came North via the Mlss issippi river. Tn,
strength OF tho regimen, when they left ives 73(
men. Some 270 are therefore required. Tn,
prospec, Is that they will not get them andsl
this draft.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

FREE SPEECH AT THE SoUTH.-The former
editor Of the vicksburg Wing, driven from that
place by the rebels, has now returned, and will
establish loyal paper to be called the Vicksburg
Union The editor has become convinced that
slavery must perish before we can have an en-
during peace. He says
while the Union will scrupulously avoid all
couusels Of fanaticism, il will, nevertheless, adyo-
cate 10 the most solemn and earnest manner the
entire and immediate extinction Of the cause o.
eli the present troubles, and the curse Of the south
African Slavery"
80 the work Of" abolitionizing the south, i
marching on. The FIRST step toward it, press
at liberty to denounce slavery, has been alread,
made. 10 the very heart Of the south, the bold
est utterunces Of sentiments hostile to slavery, ar
now common. Free ideas follow the flag an
keep step to the music Of the Union, while SLAYER
10 driven for refuge to the strongholds Of Treason
and for apology and sympathy to the poor, deli
dsd, peace, pro-slsvery, Sham Democrats of tn
north.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
COMPLIMENTARY Subtitle New Yorl
World says Of our election.

As We anticipated, Vermont has gone Repub
licaa, though with gain on the Democratic
vote Of last year. True the gain is small buI
Thea Vermont ia a small state we speak of il
geographically and numerically, Of course. L
is one Of the anomalies Of the times that, {
state which is SO green naturally should be Sc
black politically.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

BALTIMORE, Sept. 4 There is no truth in the
repor, OF the illness of Admiral Dahlgren, He
Spalding called, and is undoubtedly the most
energetic and SURFING man III the whole fleet.
Ills whole heagt is 10 the work, and he is iull
Of confidence and enthusiasm.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

Messrs. r. Hough, and others, Committee, Mem
phis, Tenn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

10 The above list al not otherwise deslgnat ed
are Union men.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-08
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER DISEAS

Do you rise with coated tongue mornings, Wit a
Taste IN tho mouth and poor appetite for breaks
Do you feel when you fr Il get up weak and LAM
you can scarcely get about Do you have dizl,a
in the head at times, and often a dulness with 81
ache occasionally Are your bowels costive and ~
ular and appetite changeablel Do you ref up n.
from the stomach and do you bloat up oftenl D,w
feel fullness after eating, and goneness when y
stomach is empty DO you have heartburn occEEt
allyl Do you feel low spirited and look on the 81
side OF thingsi Arc you not unusually nervogt
1mesl DO YOU not become restless and often lay =
midnight before you 30 TO seepl and thon at -
don't you feel dull and sleepy most Of the time
your skin dry and scalyl also sallow In short, IS
your life burden full Of forebodings! Now thesF
the symptoms generally present but not alway,Li
them, and there are thousands who are suffering u
from them, and we pledge ourselves in from tbsa
i've prescriptions, TO drive them all away ann
petely cure the patient, changing their whole pkyo
and mental nature, and thus make life blessing
stead OF burden. We ask those who have tined I.
tired and discouraged, to give fair tra! an.
candidy can do just what is above sot forth. TryT
prescriptions, and we in that time satisfy the %
increduious We call special attention 10 our ain
invaluable treatment in the above diseases. "Pr
al things"