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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
Religious Teaching of Children,

My little girl Of two years had not beard the
name Of God. had shrunk from making the
sound familiar to her ear, before It conveyed any
idea TO the mind. One day she had been In great
danger; that her life was saved seemed scarcely
less than miracle. 1t chanced that she had
never been out in the evening. took her out
that evening beneath the beautiful star-studded
dome Of the southern hemisphere, pointed to the
stars, told her God had made them, that he lived
far above them, that be had saved her life then
in a lew simple words thanked him for her pres
ervaton. She listened, gazing upward, till shiv-
eriDg with awe, she hid her face in my bosom,
and believe there entered into, and still fingers
in her conception Of the Deity, something Of the
mystery and the beauty OF that starlit night.
Mothers who have studied the minds OF their
children, will not feel that In their religious train
ing they have hard task to do. There is no new
faculty to be created, for, thank God, faith and
reverence are the natural heritage of the child's
soul but hand less delicate than a mothers
may crush these heavenborn gifts--s love less
penetrating may not discover these hidden folds
But lei TIE Sunday schools beware, that they do
not lower the religious standard while teaching
religious duties and to this there seems TO be
tendency. Ia not that system considered the
best and most attractive that brings religion down
10 the level Of the chds understanding, instead
of appealing to it religious nstinc's, arousiug its
dorment powers, and raising its spiritual nature
to the highest point which it is capable OF attain
ingP DO not fear to lead your children into the
realms Of mystery aud spirituality. 1t is a path
they daily tread. How little they can understand
Of the life around them, how constantly they walk
by faith we can hardly realize and their sDirit.
ua insight is often so clear and keen that we
scarcely need the assurance that their ministering
angels stand ever in the presence Of God. 1t is
undoubtedly necessary that many of the Old Tes.
lament stories be told with omissions but that
surely does not necessitate the transatng into
the tameness of our common place life and yocab.
ulary the rich, quaint language Of the Bible, and
the gorgeous imagery Of the Orientals, thereby
deprivng it of the charm that makes it rival the
fairy tale with the child.-ReU. r.. Starr King.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

The PROFESSOR AND STUDENT Professor
Of Latin in the University Of Edinburgh, now no
more, having desired the students to give list Of
their names in Latin, was greatly surprised al see-
ing written on slip Of paper .he name" Joannes
Oyum Novum." After in vain seeking for trans
laton Of this, he at last became convinced that il
was either one Of those dark Latin passages, to
decpher which, even the skill Of Bentley would
have failed, or that it was hoax. He, therefore
next day, in the class read out the three dark
words, and tesired the writer Of them TO stand.
One of the pupils quickly rose.
"What are you ?" said the professor.
"a poor scholar, sir" was the answer.
"a very poor scholar, indeed, sir or you would
never have written such stuff as 'Josnnes Ovum
Novum.' That can't be your name, sir"
i don't see" said the student, "where you
cold find better Latin--my name is John Eg-
new. " Ovum ;" for Egg !" Novum for new
Ovum Novum-Egg new" ttrn
The professor, seeing he had rather the worst
oft, Immediately laid bis finger upon his fore
head, and looking at his hopeful pupil, who was
standing somewhat iu thu attitude Of drill ser.
geAnt, exclaimed in pili'ul voice
"Aas, alas something wrong here, no doubt"
May be so" shouted "Ovum Novum," some.
thing may be wrong there, but" striking bis hand
upon his own forehead, 4" there is nothing wrong
here"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
Major. General Grant.

Ulysses S. Grant was born at Point Pleasant,
Ohio April 27, 1922, and graduated at West
Point in lSf3 as breyet ID lieutenant in the 4th
Inf n'ry. During the Mexican war he partcipa.
ted in Taylors battles at Pale Alto, Rcsaca de la
Palma and Monterey Afterward his regiment
joined Scott at Vera Cruz, and Lieutenant Grant
took part in every engagement up TO the City of
Mexico, receiving breyets Of lst lieutenant and
captain for meritorious conduct at Molina del Rey
and Cbepultepec. At the close Of the war his
regiment went to Oregon, where he was promoted
to a captancy, but in 1853 he resigned and settled
in st. Louis. In 1859 he removed to Gaens, ILL.,,
where he was engaged in commercial business
when the rebellion broke out. He was among the
first to offer bis services to Governor Yates, and
was made colonel of the 2lst Illinois Volunteers,
with whom he went into service in Missouri In
the Summer Of 1861 he was made Brgadier-
General and assigned TO the district about Cairo
He Immediately occupied Psducah, KY, stopped
the flow Of supplies for the Rebels up the Ten
nessee and Cumberland, moved soon after on Bel
mont, opposite the Rebel stronghold at Columbus,
from which place he was driven only after des-
perate fight by largely superior force OF the Reb
els. In February, 1862, he led the land forces
sent against Fort Henry, but did not participate
in the victory, the gunboats having dcne the work
before he got there Thereupon be marched
forthwith upon Fort DonelsoD. This place he be-
sieged and assaulted, and on the 10th Of Febru-
airy the Rebels raised the white flag Gems Pillow
and Floyd having stolen off during the night with
5000 men leaving Buckner to surrenderand sent
to Grant for terms. He replied that the surrender
mus, be unconditional OF he would instantly move
on the works. This short and soderly answer
gave him the Subrlqaet of Unconditional surren-
der Grant-the initials being the same as of his
real name. This fortunate and fairly won victory
was rewarded by commission as Major-General.
In April he reached Pttsburg landing Buell. be-
ing in his rear with reinforcements. The Rebels
did not wait for Buell., but made furious on
slaught upon Grant, who was forced back to the
shelter Of bis gunboats where be resisted john
ston with success. Next day Buell. came up, aud
the rebels got severe hogging at what they call
the battle Of Shiloh, their commander, Gen. Al
bert s. Johnston, being killed. His more recent
operations, now eliminating in the capture OF
Vicksburg and the opening of the Mississippi, are
fresh in the public mind
Gen. Grant is represented as a man OF plain
appearance, about feet inches in hight, light
hair, blue eyes, rather taciturn, closely attending
to business, methodical and cautious, though full
OF daring and dealh il need be. He is held in
the highest est EN- by his men, who seem to place
unbounded confidence in hm-not because Of his
political p references aspirations, bu: because he
is emphalicaly a /" lighting general.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

typhoid fever Their bodies were forwarded by
express to their respective friends in Vermont.
thus making seven which the company has lost by
death alone. Sergeant Mcknight is a deep, and
never TO be forgotten loss to our company. He
was taken sick in quarters, but was soon removed
to private house near our camp, where every
attention was bestowed on him by bis brother
soldiers in the company. Night and day we watch
ed by his side, and at intervals when delrium
come on, he would speak Of home and wish to be
there, but like many worthy friend and true
soldier who has gone before, we have lost him at
last.
must not forget to mention the untiring and
valuable services rendered by our Assistant Sur.
geon Crsndall, and the friends OF the deceased
must be assured that more than Doctors care
was freely bestowed by him, and others from his
own company. Let his relatives and dear friends
at home be comforted with the assurance that all
the attention that could be bestowed was freely
and cheeriully given. | would here mention the
names OF Moses Johnson, Corps. Corliss and
White, who were constant attendants on him.
The boys here will notice his accustomed place in
the company vacant, and they admit loss that i,
irreparable to them. However much the dear
mourners will miss him at home, let them cher
ish the consolation that his countrys cause was his
and no nobler monument can be erected to bis
memory, or no clearer eptaph be written, than
that it was to sustain her honor he died.
Sergeant McKuighl's body left here under the
especial charge Of bis broiher-in-law, Charles
White four former able and much respected Or
derly Sergean) who came on just in season to be
with him in bis last moments. Our sick list con-
tains the names of Morris, Drugg, Corps Fletcher
and Kimball. SERGT. II. g., Co. II.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

A sentimentalism which can anticipate an hon
orable name for vallandigham in our countrys
history, has It's match only in the feeling which
leads silly school girl to make a hero of a vulgar
thief like Paul Clifford, or till-robber like Geo.
Barnwsll. and would lead her, il she we're not for
tunAtely guarded, to elope with the first romantic
rascal in pinchbeck jewelry and sham sentiment,
who might put bimselfin her way.
Mr.. Vallandgham appeals to time to vindlcate
bic cause! Why, SO did Benedict Arnold, and in
very touching language, no doubt. Probably
there were weak sisters in those days, who pitied
the unfortunate who had--in moment OF weak
ness, let us say-sold himself and attempted to
sell his country to an unscrupulous enemy, for q
large sum Of money and Brigader Generaship
We notice with pleasure that our fellow-citizens
generally agree with Us, that the trial Of Vallan-
digham by Military Courl-Martia was an i'll
advised act but we should be sorry to believe
that there are in this country any considerable
number capable Of making hero or Of making
martyr of this person. whose disgraceful course in
public life has made bis name, for many months
past, by-word and scorning with all honorable
men and women in the land. .-.Na0 York Eve-
ming Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
News from Southern Papers.

The following items are condensed from late
Southern papers
The Raleigh (N.C.) SiandarI, the special or
gan OF Gov. Vance and the organ OF the oppo-
sition party in this State, which is now In the
ascendency by u two-thirds vote, in commenting
upon an article from the Richmond Enquirer I,
favorlug an " imperial despotsm " like that OF
France, says:
We know that military despotism is making
rapid strides in these STATES we know that a
people never lost their liberties at once-but step
by step, as some deadly disease steals upon the
system and gradually but surely saps tho foun-
tains of life we know that yrants anil their
minons always prepare the popular mind /
advance for their usurpations, and that these
usurpations are always based upon the plea OF
the general good or military necessity. =
The argument now is, we hate Lincoln so Bit
terlv chat in order to resist him, successfully we
must make slaves Of ourselves. The answer oil
our people il, we will be slaves neither to Lincoln
nor to Davis, nor France nor England. North
Carolina is a State not province.
She has $4,000 as brave troops as ever trod
the earth. When she calls them they will come
II the worst should happen, she will be able
to take care Of herself as an independent pow
er."
She will not submit, in any event, to law o
Congress passed in deliberate violation OF The
Constitution. She will not submit to Mr. Davi'
being invested with dictatorial power, but sh'
will resist such law by Withdrawing from thu
Confederation, and she will light her way ou
against oil comers, with courage and with at
ardor which will eclipse even any former achieve
ment Of her sons during the existing war; Fo
one we arc determined not to exchange one des
potism for another"
Other opposition papen are also coming dow'
rather heavy on " the destructives." The Hen
derson IN. CD Times, in speaking OF the up
preaching Congressional election, says
" Beware of the FIRE eaters. They are the 10.
ends Of the old deiunct Democratic party, VIII
fight their battles in bar rooms or IN the shade
They aided and preeipitated the cotton state
into revolution, which has made bresstwor
Of Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri LIS
them be anaihama msranstha. Give them tn,
reins of Government, and after peace they wi
carry Us TO perditon. Let them be marked
dceply as Cain was for they cannot be truste'
in polite as far US anox could DO thrown b
the tall"
The Raleigh, N. o., Progre. Of May I'd, ha
a severe article on the rebel Senate for refusin
TO increase the pay Of the soldiers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

EMANCIPATION FINAL In his speech at Cleve-
land, last week, Montgomery Blair, who no doubt
spoke by authority, showed that the President
did not resort to emancipation as possible con.
tingency, bnt as a fixed and unchangeable policy
Of the Government The President came reluc-
family to this point, because it was a fearful re-
spon,ibility TO assume but once deliberately ta-
ken, be placed the Government 10 position from
,chich there is no escape The nation must now
redeem the pledge thus made to the slaves by the
utmost exhibiton Of its power. That proclama-
ton Wi" also pledge to foreign nations. The
measure having been adopted by the President, is
beyond rerocat,on by the civil or military author
ity of the nation. This declaration by member
Of the Government ought to set at rest the shal.
low questions we have had raised Of late as to the
purpose OF the Government to carry out the
emancipation proclamation to its ultimate result.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

GgN. HOOKER AND THE President.
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer writes:
The conduct Of Gen. Hooker has been severely
criticised by jealous officers, open enemies, and by
honest but misguided men. The artacks ofall have
been quietly listened to and thoroughly investi-
gated by the President, and Gen. Hooker is sus-
tained. The recen; battle at Chancellorsville
ended in defeat, but Gen. Hooker is not consid-
cred responsible. 1t Is true that Gen. Halleck
opposes another forward movement at once, but
il will only be for avery short time, and in the
meantime Gen. Hooker has the entire confidence
of the President and Secretary Of War; the
troops have unbounded confidence in him but
there are a number Of officers, some high in COM
maud, who will doubtless be removed, in order
that harmony and cordial cooperation may be
secured when the army next move'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

TuE CRoPs IN rnn Soura According to
the Augusta, Ca. Consiituiionahsf the talk
about large grain crop in the South Is not
true. The report hasbeen gotup by specuators
for their own advantage. They have purchased
the crops from the farmers at low price, with
tho view Of selling at famine rates, as ID is the
TACT that the whole crop will not furnish nino
months supply. Farmers, the Constitutional
iai says. win DO humbugged, speculators on.
riched and government and people forced to pay
the old high prices, or perhaps more.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

DEFEAT oP THE FRENCH IN MKxIco.-A. COM
n,r,on Of the various accounts from Mexico al
ready published leads to the conclusion that the
French have been disastrously defeated and have
beeu compelled to raise the siege Of Pueola aud
re,reat toward Orinba. A year and bali has
beep expended by the French in frutloss efforts
"a con,rel the destinies Of Mexico and check the
growing power of the United States 10 the inter-
eats Of the Latin race. Lonis Napoleon Is as lar
from the realization Of his ambitious schemes now
as when his army first landed at Vera Cruz u
remains TO be seen whether he will ooslinately
per.ist in efforts TO establish fooshold upon this
continent. He has been bu. a poor student ei
history and canno. profit BY dear bought expert
,nce. L he has no. earned that no European ma
ten can mould the governments or sway the des-
,inies Of the nations Of America.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

ELABORATION FROM TENNESSEE The Nashville
Union says there has been pretty heavy emf
grafton from Middle Tennessee during the past
three or four mon,hs. mainly to the Western
States. These people 20 to seek homes where
they hope to be free from the annoyances insepa,,
ably connected with state Of war, like that OF
which Tennessee is made the theatre. A eonsid'
erabe number Of the best citizens Of Nashville
have lefs for the same reason. A portion Of these
have located in Lousville, while others have gone
further North or West.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

. In the fight near Mount Vernon an incident
occurred worth mentioning. As 1t began to
wax hot, a negro came to our side, saying, 81
know you all, just give me gum" Some one
handed him Sharps rifle, laid aside by a
wounded soldier. He bit his cartridge, poured
down his powder, and tried to force the ball
down the murzle. Failing, he threw it down
and begged for something he could shoot. Next,
he got . mime musket, with which, mounting
on : log, he shot q rebel--ran and took his gun
aud continued to lead and fire as If all depended
on his work, till the enemy fed. When it was
all over the darkie rose up from behind his
stump and cried " knews we could whip EN-. !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
(our War couespondsnce.l
From the Thirteenth Vt Regiment.


CAMP CARusIE, Va,
May 26, 1868.
Mn. EDITOR We stll are to be found near
the 0Ccoquan encamped, and Of late have had very
warm weather, which has been followed by rather
more sickness than has usually fallen to our share.
Some Of the boys ale indulging in straw hats and
bare feet Since the rebs. woke us up by making
a raid on our teams,er we have strengthened our
pickee and the duty comes rather heavy at pres.
sn,, but the boys generally are cheerful and bear
the extra duty well; the near approach OF the end
Of our term Of service conduces to the general
cheerful feeling that prevails. Many are willing
to reenli.t after furlough, but do not wish to be
kept in Virginia more than month longer Il the
powers that be can ",ee the point fer We can
Every fair day squad, Of men from didercn, COM
pauies eau be seen vending their way to the river,
and bathing in the occoquan has become quite an
institution. We are pes,ered terribly by small
bug, much like bed bug. in Vermont. which dis
turb the dreams Of the poor volunteer by night,
aud keep him continually on the alert during the
day. The woods are full Of them, and each re.
turn from picket strengthens our already inuumer-
able army. The critters name il y" wood tick"
Several male and female contrabsnds came into
camp on Sunday, and were sent to Washington,
Some of,hc men were good specimens Of strength
and health, and will no dsub, make good soldiers
Our company h,, again met with serious loss
On Saturday. at three O'Clock 10 the afternoon
ssrgesu, Charles Mcknight, Of Calais, Vermont
brsa,hed hi, last, having been sick for over two
weeks with typhoid lever. A. sbon. the SAINT
hour, We loo, Seth Moore, drummer, Of Go. II, b,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
A Soldiers Letter No. "a.
CaNP NEAR WHITE OAK CHURCH, Va,
Nav 10. 1863.

May 10, 1868.
EDITOR FREEMAN The smoke Of battle has
cleared up, giving US chance to look over the
ground and count the cost and consequences Of
cur late bloody campaign. As we ar, considered
nsnlers by trade, the last at'emp. 40 our line Of
BUSINESS will have prominence in our thoughts and
Oe The leading topic Of conversation till another
mp comes of. II may be an old story in Yer.
mont by this time but Il is not exactly so here.
"eall have our stories to tell, and where they
agnu,ion.
hh quite amusing to see the accounts The news
papers give Of our proceedings here subsequent
0coming this side oil the river. Hooker, It wal
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

A Washington correspondent says that rad
ical change OF policy has been naugurated in
regard 70 the treatment OF the sick aud wounded
soldiers. Patients received in the hospitals will
not in future be allowed to 60 to their homes or to
hospitals in their respective states. The reason
assigned for this change is the desertlon OF those
who have been allowed to leave the U. 5. hosii-
tails and Afterwards have recovered.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

PrSs.YLyASIA Coal TRApr.-The Philadel.-
pbia L<dger states that the price Of all siEes OF
Lshigh coal, except nut, has been fixed at 81 per
ton st Mauch Chunck, after the LIST OF June.
!ssyanton esg coal sold last week at s6,75 per
ton. The coal trade, rs well to carriers as to
producers, never promised better than now.
Prices and tonnage are large.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

"a (,oop Osv" ny GRS. RosrcsArs.-A
fcw days since Gen. Rosecrans was dining wy.
his STAT at one Of our hotels lie unfortunately
tas,ei the Tennessee butter, when ne immeui
stsly arose and salused the plate before aim'
rsmarking Gentlemen, that butter OUT
ranks mo J"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

Hudson, which will follow Vicks5urg, the Missis-
sippi will be opened its entire length.
(Sigued) ID. ID. PORTER,
Acting Rear Admiral Comd. Miss. Squadron
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02
THE DAILY FREEMAN

Is published at rHn FREEMAN OFFICE Two edluebs
are issued in for the mail West and estageS
that leave Hontpeern the afternoon the other In the
morning In season for the morning mails. Each edition
contains the legraphc to the time Of going
to press.
Terms.
400 per year. for three months, to mail sub
soribers and those taxing the paper from the Office.
$500 per year for three months oyiilsge sub
scriberpaper delivered at their houses or places Of
business.
Advertise mentsinserted on reasonableterms: Order
arc solicited, CIV. WILLARD
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-02

From Mr. Aieoitt ConversAliohs on New Raglan
Rsformsrs, March ', 1883, reported for The comnsn
wealth newspaper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
WHAT 1T COSTS THE NORTH.

"A Northern paper makes the following S CURIOUS Rs
calculation as to the cost of the war sush ,af
nrecons scheme che Of subugaton they will incline
to the opinion that the game was hardly worth
- Mr. 55 sn sens s'. sas 81 IN S eee
oop. IN this must be added 25 per cent. ,or 3O0,-
100000 The productive labor of say 6oo,ooo
men for an average of years at 5000 per year, is
100 900, 900; permanent loss to the production OF
the country in dead and disabled men, say oOO,-
600, at an average of life say ten years, at $500
year. 600 900 900; pensions, say O,OO0 at an
average of ten years, say 800 per year, $50, ooo
900; personal failures and losses in consequence
of the war, 200 100000; damage to public proper
ty, plantations personal estates, damage to busi-
ness and the reduced productions of the industrl-
al persuits for ten years, at s100,O0O,OOO year,
l,0O0, 100000; add to this for the Southern por-
ton of the expenses of the war, all of which has
been paid by the people $500, 100000. Making
Is, 07O 100000. There is not one item IN this
fearful amount that can properly be stricken out.