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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

WHAT THE YANKEE Is.--We copy the follow
ing eloquent extract from speech delivered by
Mr.. Corwin of Ohio, in the House Of Represen-
tatiyes on the 23d and oath of January, 1862
any colleague (Mr. Cox spoke Of a meeting
upon the Western Reserve in OHIO.
lie amused himself with the comic power he pos
sesses in initiating the nasal twang Of the Yankee
of that Reserve. It sounded strange to you, as
it did to him, and so it did to the army Of Prince
Rupert at Marston Moor, when the ancestors OF
these men rushed into battle against the mailed
chiyalry and cured darIngs Of the court of
Charles |. What happened then Something
worthy to be noted, and rot forgotten. Stout
Cromwell and his uuconquerable lronsides, when
the day was well nigh lost, charged viii resotless
fury upon tie proud columns Of that host Of gen
hemcn, as they were bolsttulIy denominated, and
10 Prince Rupert and bis host were no longer
there. They were scattered as the dried leaves
of autumn are before the storm blast Of the COM
ing winter, That same nasal twang rang out on
that day their well known war cry, The sword OF
the Lord and Gideon
These Yankees are peculiar people they are
an industrious, thriving, pains'taking race OF men.
The lraties Of these men grow out Of their very
yirtues-hose stern virtues which founded liberty
in England and baptized it in their own blood
upon Bunker Hill 10 America. They will do so
again # there is a necessity for it, 1t IS a hard
matter to deal with men who do verify believe
that God Almighty and bis angels encamp round
about them. What do they care for earthly
things or earthly power What do they care
/ fcr kings, and lords, and Presidents? They fully
believe they ore heirs Of the King Of Kings IN
The hom Of battle they swear to tbemse.v YES to
stand, Ike The graf Hebrew leader in the cleft
Of the rock the glory Of the Most High God
passes by them. and they catch a CLEAN Of it.
brightness II you come in conflict cih the Pg-
pos,s Of such men they lgW regard duty as every
hing 4te as nothing. So it appeared in our war
OF the Revolution"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

BANK CoMNssIoNER's REpoRr FOR 1881.
+. DIckERxAN Esq., the able and accurate Bank
Commissioner of this State, has made his Re-
port for this year, and it is now printed. |,
shows the Banks of the State in a safe and pros
porous condition, There has been an increase of
only $4,000 banking capital in the State during
the past year, $4,000 of the capital of the
Rutland County Bank having been paid in du-
ring the year, and the Bank Of Lyndon having
reduced its capital s25, 900, The whole amount
OF Banking Capital in the State is So GIG 900.
The total circulation of the Banks on the LIST
day of July, 1868, was S5,4l5 CPS IS, being an
increase since last year of SLOT 100 95. The
total loans during the year have been $l9,772,-
55l 6S, being an increase upon the preceding
year OF S3,327 $40 %. The whole amount of
dividends for the year was s27S, lO5, being an
increase from last year OF Sll ,075, besides the
Government tax, and fraction over per cent.
on the entire bank capital Of the State. When
visited by the Commissioner, the banks held
Sl5O,SS6 7S in specie, four banks holding more
than $4,000 each, viz; the Vermont Bank
SlS5S2 40, Bank of Rutland $ls,2l4 40, Bank
of Newbury SlS 400 90, Bank of Braltleboro
SlO,Sll,27. The smallest sum in specie held
by any bank, was $40, which appeared to be in
the vault OF the Farmers Bank at Orwell.
The Commissioner states that the banks have
invested to quite an extent in Government Sc.
curities and in this they have unquestionably
done wisely, aud materially increased their
dividends.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

CHRISTIAN COMMISSION AND GIN. RosgcRANs
ARNY.-Since the reception Of the news Of the
battle the Christian Commission has been using
every exerlon to send forward men and stores
from Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Chicago and Gin.
einnat to aid the wounded on the field. Over
6ny delegates are now on the field, twelve of
whom went from Boston. Having had stations
and delegates in Nashville, Stevenson and Chat.
tanooga and other places before the battle, they
were enabled to offer timely and early aid to the
brave men who have fallen 10 the fight.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

ponrkLY BowKp our-prince Gortschakofl
has made cruelty civil reply to the latest
the regret Of the Russian government that the
expectations built upon the diplomatic discus
slons have not been fulfilled, and that the differ.
ences Of opinion have not been removed. II is
politely intmated, therefore, that further pro-
longation OF these discussions is {" superiluous,"
and that Russia assumes the full responsibility
Of her acts. In short. with u suasiye manner
and a courteous wave OF the Princes hat, the
msddling soyereigns ard bowed out.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06
Standing By.

{. L. NALLANDIGHAM is now running as the
rebel candidate for Governor Of Ohio. lie was
aided to run the blockade BY rebels in arms
against our Government, for the express purpose
of enabling him TO 90 10 Canada where he would
be in position to consult more readily Nth his
frerds during the progress of the political cam
pagn 10 Ohio. 1t is well known that be has
done all in bis power to parayze the arm OF the
Federal Government in lis struggle with treason
and yet be now has the lying impotence to de-
clare that be /, favor Of suppressng the rebellion
And to prove this hlsehood, be quotes from a
speech be made when in Ohio, in which he says :
al am for suppressing rebellion. am al
ways have been Perhaps my mode is not that
of other men, but have the right, and mean to
exercise it still, Of judging for myself Of the true
and proper mode. ] thing mine would have pre-
vented it at first, and even after it began would
have ended it long since, must, it will be tried
at last, if ever anything is to be accomplished.
But have had no power to Try il. They who
have the power have determined upon another
way-wia what success, judge ye-and like a
good citizen, resist not but stand by to see the
result Of the experiment"
This is an unfortunate quotation to prove bis
point The man who, when his country is en-
gagged 10 a death struggle with gigantic monster
cIutching at It's heart, stands BY 10 see The result
of The experiment." is not fit to live under the
Stars and Stripes A more cold-booded indfer
ence to tho success Of the union arms could not
have been expressed. 1t is a frsd neutrality
Which should make Ohio as it will, repudate him
with an emphasis of scorn that will signaze his
cowardly disloyaty for all coming time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The RUSSIANS REcrT3ToN. The reception
given Thursday to the kusilns, who are now
visiting New York, was a grugd affair. There
was an immense military and c,,c display. One
hundred thousand persons Witnessed the tr-
umpha march. Fifteen regiment %. troops were
IN the procession, which was ever, where received
along the crowded streets with enthusiastic
cheers. There has been no such NJ, aifcent oya.
ton to the representatives Of j., gn nation
since the reception ofthe Prince Of W.les.
At the introduction Of the City Council on
board The Admiral ldsoysky's ship, in answer to
an address made oy Alderman Fromen;, the Ad.
miral said:
Gentlemen: The present occasion offers me a
confirmation Of what has Just been expressed by
the honorable member of your Board. In com
ing, everywhere on our way, and here, at every
village, every hamlet, every house, we received
the heartfelt welcome. Therefore the words |
have the honor to hear from you now had been
already expressed 10 me on many occisions.-
| Notwithstanding this, however, it is one Of the
greatest Of pleasures TO me privately to receive the
| expression YOU have made on OehaH OF yourselves,
your city, and Of the people OF our great nation.
Ibis tender of the hospitality Of your city, gen
tlemen, certainly will produce an equal feeling Of
coed will ADD sympathy IN my own country. |
believe will surpass in It's effects any evidences
heretofore given OF the regard for our nation it
has been my good fortune to share here. do
not consider this token Of your hospitality (refer-
ring 10 the resoutions) as belonging to me pr
yately. will consider it 10Y duty to forward it
to my government, to shw the great sympathy
we enjoy hereto show the heartuess Of our WEI
come here lam perfectly convinced that the
words am speaking are equally felt by my officers
aud my crews, and by the great Russian natien.
Loud cheers followed this ceremony, when the
Admiral further remarked that he was at home
aud should chin the privilege Of giving a toast,
which was The President Of the United States
the man whom you have entrusted IN this difficult
period of your history with the chief office in your
Countrywide officer who enjoys the reputation all
should desire to atlain-of an honest man."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

SILVER ~ CRCulArlN-lhe j1lly taTs at
tached to the Russian feet are cruising about
the city, and spending their money with the
grand lmW3yIdeuce of the sea-iaring men the
world over lhe apple stands and fruit stores
are particularly patroDzed by them. W hen the
Chinese f.t came tU New York, they invested
all ID ir money ia omnibus rides up and down
Broadway but the Russian sailors seem 10 think
their funds III 1T Judciously laid on. in peaches
md apples The sidewalk vendors VI these ar
ticles ale doing iine business with our strange
visitors and the pccunlary transactions involved
are usually carried On in the centre u large
crowd Of curious spectators II is difficult to
say whether the Russians or the queer looking
silver peiccs which they pay out are regarded
with the greater astonishmcnt and interest. In
the absence of any definite and known mlua-
tons Of the Russian silver cons, the apple deal
ets estimate them By their size, compared with
the dime and quarter Of our own remote past,
and give the Russians change accordingly, and
the hitter Ike what is offered them and pockes
il truatingy he ostase currency staggert
them u little, bar they courteously accept 1t out
OF regard Jg the country aud lie institutions.
The Russian sliors are jovial bat well be-
hased aud, ia all their zIgzag wanderiugs about
town non JI them have yet been brought up
al the station house. ihcy itaieru.ze in the
wlrmcst manner wlh oUr citizens, and it s one
OF the most touching Of speotaclcs to see mixed
party of th c two nations, slunterug along arm
IN arm uclt.e oue Of them able ~ understand
word that Gle Other says The police take
good c5rc 70 guard the Russians against mpo-i-
ZION and obey report 70 the honor Of the city {,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06
Musical Convention at West Topsham.

The friends and lovers Of Music, both lnstru.
mental and Vocal, of West 1opsham, have just
been served with one Of those rich lreats-a mu-
steal feast under the charge of n. W. Leaytt Of
Crafsbury, assisted BY Mr. Holbrook Of Canada,
and Miss Emma Bailey, the great conralto sing
en- The occasion was a reunion Of merited talent
in the service Of song and melody. Singers from
Barre, Plainfeld, Orange and Corinth, and other
places, were present and all seemed satisfied with
the result Of the convention. Mr.. Leaytt holds
an enviabe position as a manager of class Of
singer. Miss Bailey, whose voice cannot be ex
oelIed, won the esteem Of all present. Her fine
talents are superior to any other alto singer ever
heard.
The exercises continued through two days and
three evenings. The last evening closed with
concert, composed of all who had ia en- part as
singers through the convention. All performed
their parts well, but as an observer ! may be al
lowed to name some who are among the best.
Mr. Eli Smith presided at the melodeon it, bis
most happy style. Mr.. Ilolbrook and Mr. Perry
accompanied him, With the violin aud bass vol,
and it did ones soul good to listen to the blend
ing Of their instruments. The singing Was beau
tiful. Batchelder of Painfeld beat himself, and
Others did about the same. One pleasant episode
Of the evening was quartette, sung by Miss Hat
tie Tabor five year. old, sustaining the alto, &C
companied by Mr.. Batcheder, Tenor; Hobrook,
Bass Mrs. Tabor, Treble. The little voice Vi
brlted in perfect tone throughout the church,
Giving melody to every strain,
hong back the beautiful refrain.
In fine, it was a perfect success, and may the
people of West Topsham long remember the &C.
casion, and all who participated in the exercises.
OBSERVER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

SPEECH by GEN. SIGEL.-Gen. Sigel delivered
a short speech before Union meeting in Phil
adelphia, on Wednesday evening, from the re-
port OF which, we take the following:
The Uonstltion never existed IN the South
nor Tree press, nor free speech nor the right
of public assembly. Tar and feathers were the
reward of free speech. Until right and justice
prevail there, there can be no Brotherhood with
US. 1t is said that this war is undertaken by
abolitionists, Every one knows better than
this The entertainments of the Southern poll
tlcians abolished the Constitution, abolished
Congress, and introduced the rebellion for which
they are now being punished If anybody has
compelled the President TO enforce the laws oil
war, this man is JEFF. Davis.
1t is hard to say that this war ruins the coun-
try. We cant make war without hurting some
body There will always be war in the world
and war always brings sorrow and trouble
Germany carried on war for thirty years in the
name OF republcanism, and we are making war
for the same thing. Ii IS better to make war
for four years than for forty. 1t is better to
pueh the war with ygor than to trife with it..
There are those who complain Of the manage
men, oil the war. The people who complain
most know leas: about IL. Few who do 50, are
true at heart, for they demorallze the army by
their structures. If the morale OF an army be
destroyed, of what value is it2 Confidence ta.
ken fr m the people is gone forever. An army
once demoraliIed is demoralsed forever. There
fore | am tOr the Adminish alton as il is, and
for the army AZ it is, and lreprohatc the course
OF those men who would seek to dispange the
Government or diminish the confidence Of the
people. am for those men, therefore, for pub.
lie office who have shown themselves willing to
support the Government and the war am
for the generous, gallant Executive Of this State
who has stood by the soldier aud the Gov IN.
ment. loud applause.)"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

the st. Louis Democrat reports rebel euer.
all as rampant la all parts of the State, ro6uine
and pIllaglng in every direction, and that Union
men are not allowed by the military authorities
to protect themselyea
The people Of the border counties Of Missouri
are quitting their homes by thousands, in com.
pl ance With the order of Gen. Ewing MANY
are obliged to leave their furniture and even
clothing behind, having no means Of transpor.
lation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The attempt to get up contribution for Gen.
Mcclellan IN the army, has been abandoned and
the money paid has been refunded. Somebody
he'd the wit 10 see that this forced loan for an IN
di'idual who was drawing nearly $500 month
iron the United States Treasury, was not c,lcu.
lated to render fayorably fragrant the reputation
efthe friend Of Fla John Porter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The address OF J. A. WING Esq, at Village
Hall on Wednesday evening, was an excellent ar
gument against Copparheads, as the natural allies,
heretofore, and nowof the Shareholders rebellion.
With all lawyers sharpness of logic, force of
statement and array Of proof, he showed most
convincingy the completely of the Peace Demo
Gratis with Southern treason. He rests his case
on the law and the testimony, and his accumula-
ton Of facts made his charges exceedingly iorcbe.
The Speaker also demonstrated conclusiyely the
rightTuness and the consttutionality Of the war
measures Of the Government, and unspariugy ex-
posed the hypocrisy and the falsity of the Copper
head cry that the liberties of the people are being
invaded. Mr. Wing spoke two hours, and was
frequently applauded. lie closed with glowing
and eloquent tribute to Vermont and Vermont
soldiers, ever standing by the flag against all who
assail it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Punch has received letter from Mr.. Hume,
the celebrated medium to the effect that much
disturbance had bocn created il the spirit world,
by Charon having resigned his office as lerryman
rhe startling fact was mortified to Mr.. Hume by
the spirit of Aristophanes, who raped out the
following sentence, short but full Of meaning !.
Charon has cut his styx."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Twelve thousand rebel paroled unexchansed
prisoners, from the garrison at yicksburg, were
with Bragg in his attack upon Rosecrans. The
rebel Commissioner ould had published an order
declaring them exchanged, but The order was a
lie, no such exchange having taken place. Lying
is, however, to be expected AFTER treason. The
greater crime carries in II, company ali the small.
eI ones.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Russia AND ruR UsrEp STATES Nine Rus.
sian ships Of war are nov in the harbor Of New
York, aud il Is intinatod that they may stop
some time. They ore here at least on friendly
Wait, and tesIiy 70 the satisfactory state of our
relations with Ru,sia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

WHAT CoMEs AFTEa SMoKiNG.--At the Sab
bath school soree held at phWuix Hall, Edin
burg, lately one Of the speakers who was remar.
kably successful in elieiing answers from the H.
tie people before him, put among others,he ques.
ton, When boy begins to smoke, what comes
next !" 10 this interrogation an innocent little
fellow at once made answer, Chawin |"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Nav VIEW OF the DRAFT-Many think the
DRAFT bad egg," but when We consider that lots
Of young men, who never did anything in their
lie but loaf around corner groceries and keep
bread from moulding have through Il become
" the only support Of aged and ntrm PARENTS"
we are constrained 10 take another view Of the
sublecl-LioneIlsrile Tribune.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

luE Jtw-.-lhe spirit Of change has a, last
obtained hold upon that hitherto immutable
race, til Jews, and the ritual and views Of the
Jewish church are undergoing modihcatlUn-at
least such IS the report OF the Madison (Ohio)
Journal, in its account Of the dedication of a
Jewish .ynagogue in that city The Officiating
priest, DR.. Fak, said tbs congregation had adopt
ed the reformed ritual ani modern phase II Ju-
d4am, which does not look Tor the advent OF
personal Messiah or the literal restoration OF
the VS. 10 Palestine The prophecies concern
ns these subjects are regarded by the reformed
church as hgura'Se, and only to be fulfilled in
some mystical sense. The pray rs for the com.
ing OF the Messiah and ior the restoration are
now omitted ia their ritual, AMI the ritual it.
self bus been greatly shortened wh le men,
women and children sit together in the congre.
CATION the same as in Christian churches,
Tue ATLANTIC MONTHLY for Oct, Der is an IN
usually good number. Sumner, Whittier, En-
erson, Thoreau and other eminent ana veil known
writers contribute to its columns. The article on
"Our Domestic Relations" by Mr.. Sumner,
should be read by every per on who takes any
interest in the question OF the reconstruction Of
the Union.
HARPER's MONTHLY for October exhibits its
usual variety, and is characterized by the &C
knowledged excellence Of that deseryedly popu-
Jar magazine
BLAcKwooDs EDNBURdH MAGAZINE, for
September has the following Table Of Con
tents Caxtonia Part 49, The Spectre of
Milaggio; Jean Paul Richter; Chronicles
of CarIineford The Perpetual Curate.-
Part 4. ; Ga Hearing Weekday Service at
Westminster Abbey, September 1858; The
Pyramids-Who Built Them and When ?;
The Battle Of Gettysburg and the Campaign
10 Pennsylvania
LEONARD Scott T. Co. SO WalEer Street,
Nd0 York.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

LEGAL TKspSR Notes.-The Court of Appeals
in New York have affirmed the constitu tion,l,v
and validity of the act of Congress making Ger.
tain U. 5. noieS legal tender in payment of
debts.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The elections 10 Ohio and Pennsylvania occur
on the 18th Of this month. The Union party are
confident Of success in both States, though Ohio
IL considered the more sure Of tho two.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Dr. Smith, szpteAus President Of Dartmoulh,
bs native Of Windsor County, aud for a while
worked IN printing office IN Windsor. iie will
do for President SO says the HaiohB'aH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

I" Gail Hamilton" the well known eoniribu.
tor TO the Atlantic uOnihiy, is understood to be
Miss NJ. A. Dodge, formerly teacher in the
Hartford High School.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

lfnegroes are as good as white people, why
dld not the creator make them alkep- Ohio
Crisis
We don't think thai negroes are as good as
white people, but It women are as good as men,
why didn't the creator make them alike p-Loms.
rAe Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

~, Petroleum has advanced to s. per barrel
at the wells, without the packages A we'll
flowing 1900 barrels per day is a snug little
property. Even hundred barrel we'll, once con-
sidered small affair, is not to bo despised