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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
From the Christian Advocate and Journal
Tobacco VS.. Books.

In the course of conversation with
young fellow preacher somo few years SINCE,
asked him if he had obtained as yet OF read
certain book, some popular theological work
of the day. He replied that he had not ,
that to tell the truth, he was sorely pressed
for funds that it was truly amentable, etc.,
etc., that our societies did not secure to their
ministers salary that would admit Of their
supplying themselves with, at least,s much oil
the current literature as was necessary IN Or
der to their keeping fully up with the times
Shortly after this was walking with this
same good brother along the street. ArriV-
ing at length opposite an extensive tobacco
ware house, he begged me to excuse him Just
moment while he stepped inside. | resolved
however, to follow him. His errand there, 1t
soon appeared was to obtain boz Of clg0rS'
But cigars, thought |, cost money. Wll my
friend purchase on credit No. Behold the
necessary amount is forthcoming. And what
under the circumstances certainly IS no less
remarkable, no excuses are made, no regrets
are expressed not single sigh or groan Is
uttered over this expensive and needless lux
ury, not a word is any longer heard about pal
try salaries or misery societies. Alas that tniS
should be 50 Money enough, indeed tor TO-
bacco, but not for books. Money enough 10
crafty detestable sensual appetite, but none 10,
to furnish appropriate food for the mind. Inc
intellect may be left to starve, but on no &C.
{, count will it do to allow these filthy, tieshly
la4sts to suffer even the slightest or most tenn
porary neglect. 20 consistency etc.
Johnson Vt. II. II. H.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

tea, went out to Echo Lake, half mile from
the Profile House The moon was shining on
the waves, and the lake seemed sparkling
jewel in an emerald setting. The hills seemed
to enclose it to keep off the rougher blasts, and
the trees dipped their branches in The clear,
cool waters. I think shall Deyer forget Echo
Lake by moonlight, nor the echo so clear, which
seemed Il reprOof for disturbing such perfect
quiet, loving repose, and absolute silence. To-
morrow for the (" Plume,' g The Pool" and
then for the Crawford House
Till then, adieu, U. NJ. L.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
A Catechism on Colored Soldiers.

Conservative men, so called, arc rapidly
taking decided positions in favor of calling up
on the colored people to defend the country.
The following by Rev. DR.. Kirk, published in
the Boston Recorder, is an indication of it {:
How often have we heard the exclamation
within six months: My feelings about Sla-
very and the negro are all changed ! Thank
ful may the negro be; more thankful shall we
be when God shall have completed this work
removing the prejudices Of twenty million
hearts toward an injured race.
But can the negro fght2 l will answer
that inquiry by making little catechsm.
When Maj. Pitcairn, of the British marines
leaped on the redoubt of Bunker Hill, shout
ing, The day is ours and striking terror in
to the colonial troops, who sealed those lips
and laid the invader in the dust ? Peter Sa
lem, o negro.
When the struggling colonies were conten
| ding for American freedom at Bunker Hill
who stood side by side with our fathers Tn
negro.
Forwhom did tho principal officers in tina
fight petition the General Court for some spec
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
Correspondence of rhe Freeman.
White Mountain Scenery.
PROFILE HOUSE, June 27, |

PROFILE HOUSE, June II, 1905.
EDITOR OF TIE FREEMAN Here l am under
the shadows of " the everlasting hills" Be-
fore, behind, all around, rise betting, rugged
cliffs, that seem to defy all attempts to scale
their sides and pierce the sacred solitude that
reigns on their SUBMITS, and when l came
around the woods which hid the mountains, and
they burst on my sight, felt as if the age Of
enchantment might not be past, and that some
terrible giant might swing back the mountain
door of solid granite, just opened for my passage,
and | should be lost to the outer world and
drop out of existence, never missed. But soon
such fancies were dissipated, for as l went on
saw the wonders of enchantment. Here in
an opening is dropped castle, large, elegant
hotel, seemingly quite out of place among such
wldness, but is pleasant enough to stay at, fol
one cannot feed for long period on grant
scenery, without experiencing want for some
thing more substantial, which found in deli
Icieus trout, fresh strawberries, ETC., etc. Ate
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
o. NJ. Z.

A FoRKTAsTE.-When the rebels occupied
the town of York, Pc, they demanded of the
town authorities contributions of 100000 in
U. S. treasury notes, 200 barrels of -four, 49,
600 lbs of beef, &c. The delivery of these ar
tcles was required by noon that day or the rebels
would help themselves, and the people were no
titled that they must take the consequences.
Gen. Couch in abiding to shis, very properly
said {" Men of Pennsylvania, you see a Sore
taste Of the fate reserved for you" Do the
Pennsylvanians remember Independence Hall,
and its grand Declaration of Independence
Is it possible that the three millions of nhabi-
tants of that State will endure this Southern
yoke
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
STATE CONVENTION.

Mass Convention of the Freemen Of Vermont, with
out distinction of party will be held at Burlington, on
"Wednesday the sth day of July next at II O'Clock, A
NJ. to nominate candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer be supported the ensuing
election
All who In favor OF sustaining the Government in its
efforts to suppress the rebellion and to maintain the
Union in its integrity cordially invited to attend.
II. HENRY BAXTER,
John GREGORY SMITH,
GEORGE q. SHEPARD,
LEXKRETT B. ENGLESBY, State Committee.
tSTODDABD B. COLBY,
B. w BARTHOLOMEW,
GEORGE N. DALE,
June l6, 1868.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

ial token Of appreciation describing him as
brave and gallant soldier 2 Salem Poor, a
negro.
Whom did Samuel Lawrence, of Grotop.
one of our noble patriot ancestors lead to the
fight of Banker Hill A company of negroes.
What makes his grandson so jealous a
friend Of the negro2 Because he is true to
the sacred memories of his ancestor, who was
rescued from extreme peril by the determined
bravery OF this same company of negroes.
Who before our degenerate times, 10 the
days of true patriotism, was admitted to stand
in the ranks with the white man The negro.
Whas Southern State in l775 passed an
order for enrolling slaves as military labor
ers South Carolina.
Who first promised freedom to all slaves
who would join the British army? A Brit
ish nobleman, Lord DGamore, Governor of
Virginia.
Was the proclamation Of Lord Dunmore
brwtum tulmex2 1t aroused the whole colo
by, and led the masters to promise freedom to
every slave who could fight, that would stand
by ais master.
W III SSlLGu dlOi NISuClGI L hCDSOltJ NhlCA
of the royal army Of Newport ? Prince, a
valiant negro, who knocked the door Of the
chamber open with his head and then seized
his victim IN bed
Which is pronounced the best fought battle
| of the Revolution The battle of Rhode
Island. But it was saved to Us by negro
regiment that three times repealed the Hes
slams with desoating fire.
When was Colonel Greene murdered at
Points Bridge? Not until the enemy had
laid his negro guard all dead at bis side.
Why were vigorous efforts made to enlist
negroes N Georgia and South Carolina ? Be-
cause there was not patriotism enough In the
whites to make an army to resist the enemy.
What did Gen. jackson say 70 the free
negroes of Louisiana in September, 1914 ?
Througha mistaken policy you have hereto
fore been deprived of a participation IN the
glorious struggle for national rights. This
no longer shall exist. AS sons of freedom you
are now called upon to defend our most ines
Unable blessings In December, lSl4, In an
other proclamation he says: expected much
| from you for [ was not uniformed OF those
qualities which made you so formidable to an
invading foe. But you surpass my hopes l
have found united in you those qualities, that
noble enthusiasm, which impels to great deeds
What does Gen. Saxton think Of the negroes
as soldiers, aborers and men That they
show as much aptitude as the whito soldier ;
and properly led they will do as efficient SER
vice in battle
God is now removing the burdens that have
oppressed this people, and the barriers that
kept them from entering the domain of citi"
zenshlp and fellowship.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30
The Demand of the Hour.

LUG 0CMau0 VI tAC AAVuA'
1t is tolerably apparent to the dullest appre'
hension that the nation needs now its wisest men
and its most courageous men, to direct it and
lead it out Of the perils that now more than ever
before. seem to environ it, We wish to alarm no
one, but we should rejoice if we could arouse the
people, even of Vermont, to shake off some of the
apathy that seems to have seized upon them An
army of invasion has planted itself upon the soil
Of free State, has taken from that State immense
amounts of stores of all kinds, has issued general
orders from important towns not far from its cap
ital, has camped on the banks and watered its
horses in the waters of the Susquehanna, and has
thus far met no serious organized resistance to its
victorious march. Whether this rebel force is
large or small, Lees whole army or q few thous-
and marauding cavalry the invasion is disgraceful
not 10 Pennsylvania alone, not to the Admnistra'
ton at Washington alone, not alone to the Army
of the Potomac, but to the whole country. II
has shown to the world that we are not ready fol
great exgency, that after two years of war, at
ter the rebels had for all that time shown vigol
and desperation and endurance in their treason
entirely unexpected at the outset of the rebellion
after they had given the Free States taste o
invasion nearly twelve months ago, we have suf
fered them to repeat their aggressive movements
upon free territory, with almost absolute impunity
and have permitted them, for nearly three weeks
to ravage undisturbed the fairest and most fertil
regions Of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and to fl
from the rich harvests, storehouses and tlocks AM
herds Of that country their needy commiSsarat, IN
iii it must already be bursting with repetion. Al
ready they have cut every communication betwee
the loyal States and Washington, save one, an
how much longer they will be persuaded to leav
that unmolested seems to be only a question ft
them and not us to settle, and any day may al
nounce to us that the Capital of the Republic
entirely surrounded by a rebel army.
1t may suit some to talk about the hazard
this movement Of rebel troops, that Lee cam
get his army back again in safety into Virgini
that Washington and Baltimore and Phiadelph
are safe, and that every mile Lee advances in
the loyal States increases his peril. Under sor
circumstances, with the right kind of geni
at Washington and at the head of our armi
and with thunderstorm of Northern freem
ready to burst upon the marauding ho
of the rebel chief these predictions might pre-
true, and the army of traitors, which seems n
to be moving wherever it wills with utter c.
tempt of Federal armies, Federal Governme
and loyal men, might find its utter destruction
Its veryaudacity. 1t is Mt impossible, that
result may yet be reached, but no signs yet
parent point to any such conclusion.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

What then is the remedy To US it seems to
be found only in aqiron, immediate, instantaneous
ACTION. For some reason-we do not pretend
to say what reasonable great Federal armies
around Washington, on the Peninsula, and some
where in the vicinity of the Potomac, appear ut
terly unequal to the work of turning this rebel
invasion to any good account for the Union cause.
But these armies are not the only resources of
the people. The loyal States of New England,
with New York and Pennsylvania, ought to-day
to be sending new armies into the field. Raw
militia are not so good as trained troops, but they
are better than flying and unarmed citizens, and
these, States have militia force of more than
half million men yet untouched. Will these
States hesitate? New York and Pennsy lvania
are arming. New Jersey is putting her militia
into the field. But where is New England? Has
she no response to make ? Cannot Vermont
do anything? Has our State tried or offered to
do anything?
We still call ourselves the United States, and
while we hold to that faith, a wound to Pennsyl-
vania is wound to US all, q disgrace to Pennsyl-
vania is disgrace to us ALL the peril Of Pennsy /
vania is the peril of US all. We may charge the
Administration with imbecty, the leaders Of the
Army with ncompetency. the Army itself with
indifference, but will that help US? If these
charges are all true is there not the greater need
that the PEOPLE should rush to the rescue-not to
change their rulers, but to give such strength to
the loyal cause that even imbecility and incompe.
tency cannot make shipwreck of our liberties
Armies can only be met and conquered by armed
men, and if all the troops that the loyal States
have thus given must be kept lowering about
Washington, half million more ought to be
sent forward so that even, that citadel Of Feal
may have its swarming garrison of 100000
men, and yet Lees army be confronted with hos
that shall outnumber him four to one 1t is tins
that the people and the States, so far took thu
matter into their own hands as to see to it tina
the Republic receive no detrimen.. 1t will be
sorry consolation for US, when slaves, to believe
that another's imbecility, not our own, made u
slaves. And the belief would be lie, for if tn
freemen of the New England and Middle State
have but 1.-THE of the energy the love of freedom
and the devotion to the old flag which animate
our forefathers, they will, by their own spontane
GUS action, supplement the efforts of thos
charged with the protection Of the Republic, an
on their own strong arms, and with the reSistet
current of their own aroused energies, bear alo
any administration to complete triumph owe
the enemies of free government.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-16

tByArHAfMoND, Of Brsxton Of imposing restrc-
tons upon the production and distribution OF sub
tizers. ,sfaasip 1iAh1
BY Mr. PENDLETON- OF Furnishing Confederate Oh
GERS who resosssupon the rights of private property
q By Mr. COOLEY DEMONSTRATING the present con-
dton ofithe University DIVA sd saa8g6 lgs s1lslA
ByMr MASON OF holding an election for Judge Of
Court of Appeals
By Mr. BUF0RD-0f providing by Law for more eff
ecYe zlton Of the population capable OF bearing
srne. and not d ow 10 the Confederate service. =
By Mr. EIUTC AINS0N-0f releasing the soldiers in
the Confederate army from the cAptaaon tax.
90 ,',t oTHKR REVOLUTIONS. a7a.et 81 q
By Mr. RAYMOND, OF Bfaxton-That when the Le-
gisature ADJOURN all the ase-bodied members OF this
body attach themselves 70 some military Organization
until tae time for the resumption Of theircvil duties
Laid OVER srrnHa cd r.rrc1 ~ tad h1l4glg fil-
b BIZ Mr.. NELSON OF Fiuvanna: That three additional
members on the part of the House, and one on the part
Of the Senate be paced upon the Committee on silt
Agreed 10.
BY Mr.. MCKINNEY That the pay Of privates and
non.commissioned officers in the Confederate States
army be increased and that cavaymen be allowed just
compensation for horses unaVodaby lost in the Con-
edeate States service Also that ratons Of tobacco be
issued to the prvAtes and Commissioned officers IN
the SERVICE and that ratons be issued to commissioned
oicsrs Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs
BY Mr. DEYERLEY: Thate select committee be ap
pointod to VIVA. measures should be adopted
Tor encouraging and promoting the manufacturing in
terests of State aud asoas 10 the best method 81
sssipg speculation. Laid over. ~
The House then adjourned ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-16
FBEcONsrIFUFIONEsTATE RIGHTS.
RICHMOND WHlG.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. DEC. ls, 1899.
!. me hand 70 he Plough.

We can assure Congress that the country has wit
messed with pleasure the seal and Aacrsy which char
aoterize the opening Of the session. Hope Fevives
when the representatives Of the people display the bold
ness Of times Of pace and the diligence of time of
war Complaints about subserTiency are no longer
heard taunts about aznsss and neiciency silent
Il seems that new and better eIA is at hand,
Opposition TO the measure of Mr.. Johnston, Of Ar
KANSAS in regard to the terms of Cabinet officers,
70 have been expected. Indeed, the cousttutOnAity
OF the act proposed and lie operation in times of high
party sKcitsnsat are Questions worthy Of serious de-
bats The great point gained, Is the disposition Of
Congress 90 apply q remedy where Il has long been
needed. If there are counter indications, different
remedy may be adopted Whether irriant or styptic,
il matters not provided the disease Is arrested. 1t Is
something to manifest the temper of the Senate, even
if lie measures are wrong in themselves are Oied BY
the superior cunning of the patient. Bear and fOrhesr
has been the motto long enough, a. members are now
well aware; and We may hope for good BY the display
Of mAnness which has been dormant but not dead,
and power of sslEassertion which has not been ex-
hbis led until grave emergencies demanded.
Let US hold up to Congress the fact of which they
should never lose sight, that the power they are about
TO try CONCLUSIONS with Is neither weak overscru-
pulous The Myers affair mAy be cited for the benefit
Of those who conde too much in the prcbity Of man.
Nor s skill wanting, and very considerable scPsiStical
ability; TO which may be added the opportunities af
fOrded by adjournment, provided that chance be now
voluntarily given Il apparent therefore, that chds
play and limitations Of strength concealed but not
yet to be used, viii not serve the purpose. Positive
action must be hal and that Of character which
not be eyaded by trick Of construction maintained by
the able casuy Of that Department, With which there
exists tAe fullest co-ntegence" Care must be taken
TO involve the evadsrs however ouanlrgy they work.
in the trouble they deserve. An incensed people will
always be needed.
The will presupposes the way, and in regard to the
measures in question: includrg the reasssmbling Of
Congress, there is surely wisdom enough left to de-
wise means altogether equitable and constitutional
VIA. is important 10 bs borne 10 mind by every
Der the fact that the country has them lay their
hands to the plough, and will tolerate turning
back Better to have Segun than p,rit themselves
TO be defeated now There is honorable retire a. At
the las; moment and only them Congress consented TO
act; the occasion demanded action and the occasion
t exists and will continue to exist four years to come
During these years. subjugatiOn Independence is to
be our fate Congress, under Providence, holds the
balance Of our destiny in its own hands.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-16
The United states Finances.

Nc. Golden, in speech which he lately delivered at
Rochdae, England, remarked in tracing tbs financial
evils likely to result from of such magnitude as
hat in which engaged, that the people Of the
United States mistaken if they hink they can carry
on civil war like this, drawing million men from
productive industry and spending two hundred or three
undred million pounds sterling, without terrible col
lapse sooner later and great prcsadon in every
part Of the community.
Golden probably the most zealous advocate of the
cause Of our enemy in England, and in that view
We must regard his opinion to the inevitable result
of the e1travagant outlay Incident this war Of aggrss
on, as very suggestive. Mr.. Golden is regarded the
aoe4t naucer in the British dOminiOns and in giving
this opinion he speaks upon predictions which are alto
Sehr irrespective Of the merits Of the contest accord
ing 70 his prejudesd mind. BE, however, assigns no
INIT to the ability OF the North in the matter OF outlay,
does he predict he Should have done in order to
give point and merit to his opinion, how long the North
eaH carry on civil war like this" before the threat
ened terrible collapse occurs. He does not say
Wsether they can carry it for year or ten years
ADD Zee reader Is left to infer the limit which be assigns
to their financial ability.
We consider the strong Partially which that abol-
ton statesman is known to entertain for the North
might reasonably conclude that the collapse to which
he refers Is at hand thaa he would be wiling to
admit To predict that contingency as imminent would
not comror: with his advocacy Of NJrhern interests
nor promote the issue to this which he assumes as
certain. financial collapse would Is certainly put an
end 10 this war would the rous and destruction Of
the whole Northern army, and OF course Golden would
not ooshy counterfeit his asurapoes to the people Of
ROchdae Of the certain of the North predic
eR Of inevitable and early financial iuin, which would
involve the necessity of peace favorable to the South
That such a collape Mr.. Golden predicts is immi.
nent there be little doubt. That it has not 90.
Cured before now owing to the which the
North achieved u Tennessee. A reverse there would
have pIeePi.ated such financial crash as the country
never tefore Witnessed. What Is peculiarly significant
in connection with the financial operations of the North
the fact thar, Notwithstanding the advant ges gained
in the late battles gold still maintains pretty much the
same standard that it held before these battles The
prssgs Of great victory not sufficient to enhance
Government securities to anything like approximate
value gold The repression from natural Influences
such as must result from too vast disproporOn
between paper euEeEcy and specie, too viOeut to
be counteIaeted by any artificial appliance
ternsl contingency. The evils of this disproportOR
exist in full FORCE and it needs but the influence Of
serious disaster TO Northern arms to bring about the
terrible collapse" which Mr. Golden predicts.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-16
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