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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-03
Jefferson and Emancipation.

Monsieur de Mensnier, author of the article en-
titled Etats Unis, in the Encyclopedia .Nethodique,
before its publication submitted it to Mr.. Jetfer-
son for correction.
Among the miscellaneous papers left by Mr..
Jefferson, is one containing the corrections made
by him.
Present events will give interest to the follow
ing extract from that paper:
M. de Mensnier, where he mentions that the
slave law has besn passed in Virginia, without the
clause Of emancipation, Is pleased to mention that
neither Mr.. WytAe nor Mr. Jefferson was present
to make the proposition they had meditated from
which people, who do not give themselves the
trouble TO reflect or inquire, mIght conclude hast
ly that .Qer absence was the cause why the prop
ositon was not made; and, OF course, that there
we're not IN the Assembly persons Of rirtue and
tIrmneSs enough to propose the clause for enamel
patton. This supposltion would not be true.
There were persons there who wanted neither the
virtue to propose, nor talents TO enforce the prop.
ostion, had they seen that the disposition OF the
Legislature was rlYa Tor it. These worthy char
acters would feel themselves rounded, degraded
and discouraged by this idea. MIR. Jefferson
would, therefore, be obliged to M. de Mensnier,
to mention it in some such mann-r as this: cot
the two Commissioners, who had concerted the
amendatory clause for the gradual emancipation
of slaves, Mr.. Wythe could not be present, he
being member of the judiciary department, ana
MIR. Jefferson was absent on the legation to
FraEce. But there were not wanting ia that AS
sembly men Of virtue enough to propose, and tai
ents to vndcate this clause. But they saw that
the moment for doing it with success was not ar
rived and that an unsuccessful effort, as too often
happens, would only rvst still closer the chains oil
.oadage, and retard the moment of delivery to
.o,- oppressed description of men. What stu.
.sndous what an incumprehensbe machine i.
nan who can endure toll, famce, strpes, i'm,
ptlsonmeut, and death itself, in vndicaton of bis
own liberty, and the next moment DO deaf to ali
those motives whose power supported him through
his trial, and inhict on his fellow men bondage
one hour of which is fraught with more misery
than ages Of that which be rose in rebellion to OPP
pose. But We must await with patience the work
ings of an everything Providence, and hope thai
that is preparing the dsliverance of those our suf
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ignored and the few shall rule the many. And
the AbsolatiSts of Europe understand this. Men
who rule by right of birth see clearly who are
Gshtin, for and who against liberty on this side
the water, aud they naturally give their sympa'
thy to the 5elIion. Is it not singular aud most
unaccountabie that am man who calls himself a
Democrat, and has any knowledge what it is to
be really an honest Democrat, should also sympa
thize wa The treason which commands the good
wishes Of all haters of liberty the void over?
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Social Interview at Capt 0. C, Wilder's. Co,
B, 18th Regiment.
WAITsrIELD, April l, 1868

WAuSElELD, April l, 1865.
At a very large gathering Of Ladies and Gen
temen Of Mansfield and vicinity on the eve OF
the 1T INST, convened at the house Of Capt. VIII
der to extend to him friendly greeting during
bis short visit to his family, the following Reso-
IutionS were unanimously adopted, with directions
that a copy Dc furnished to the public Press with
a request for their publication
Resolved, That the war in which our Nation is
involved, is neither President Lincon's war, or
war for the Negro, for conquest, for glory or var-
ty, but war of the people, for the reunion of the
States, the re-establishment Of Peace, and for the
life and perpetuty of free Government, and that
we have an ever abiding faith in the ultimate
triumph of our cause; that to this end, We rely
upon the Prayers of the Faithful aud the Bayo-
nets OF the Brave.
Resolved, That those among US WAC are en-
gagged in throwing obstacles in the way of this
desirable object, and are crying Peace Peace
at any price" thereby proonsing the war and
multiplying the dangers and trials of our brave
soldiers, are richly deserving the appellation Of
Copperheads and Traitors and are less en-.
titled to compassion than Rebels themselves.
Resoived, That we highly appreciate the patri.
otjsm of all ous brave soldiers aud especially, of
Capt. Wilder, our fellow townsmln, and those
under his immediate command, as exhibited in
their ready response to the call of their country
in her hour Of trial that ws hear with the liveliest
satisfaction, that amidst the duties of tie camp,
they maintain the dignity of men, and w. now
give an unfegned assurance that in their oostace
from US, they are remembered with heartfelt
sympathy and interest, and shall not be forgotten ;
th't their sorrows are our sorrows, their Joys
ours, a11 that we are pleased in having this op-
portunity to express these our kindest regards.
Resolved, That copy of these Resolutions be
Transmitted, through Capt. Wilder, to his com.
pany. HIRAM JONES, Chairman.
Z. W. BIsBEE, Secretary.
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comprehension Of its character. Men WIN
sympathize with slavery have no business in ,
free church. Men who cannot decide between
the great American people defending then
rights, and the band of conspira tors VITO ara
attacking them and outragiug the sense Of
justice in all christendom by their borbarops
theories and Iawless practices, have no afinitv
with church which draws lis life from the
inspiration Of the masses, and feds It's oDDv
true and normal development among demo
cratic institutions.
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Address to the Spirit of Dying Christian

Parting soul the food awaits thee,
And the pillows round thee roar,
Yet look on-.he crystal city,
Stands on yon celestial shore -
There are crowns and thrones OF glory;
There the living Uatsrs g5je
There the just IA shining raiment,
Standing by Immanuel's side.
Linger not the stream is narrow,
Though its cold da'k waters rise
He who passed the flood before thee,
Guides thy path to yOnler skies
Hsrk IKE sound Of al gels by innings
Rolls harmonious DER thine ear
See the walls--the golden portals.
Through the mists OF death appear,
Soul, sdieu this gloomy scjourn
Holds thy captive feet no more;
Flesh is dropped, and sin fors ken,
Sorrow done, and weeping o'er
Through the tears thv friends are shedding,
Smiles Of hope srrenely shine
Not friend remains behind thee,
But would change his lot for thine.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-03

Having determined to CLOSE OUT my stock Of CHoVA
cry it is offered much below tn ruiz prices Inc Dc
sortment is LARGE, and comprises the newest anu V
styles Of" BoorES Celebrated Ware. II was purcosS''
before the recent heavy advances and will be s"d CO'
respondngly low. J. c. EhEfi'
Montpelier, March Is, 1863
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ftring biethren, When the measure OF theU
tears shall be full, when their gruans shall have
involved heaven itself in darkness, doubtless a
God of justice will awaken to their Distress ana
by ditFu>ng light and liberty among their oppreS'
sor,, or at length, by His exterminating thunder
mlnfest his attention to the things OF this world
and that they are not left to the guidance OF
blind fatality"
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shall leave my Office Monday, March 33l ,,n i" IA
absent about four weeks. Notice Of my return WIN iii
given In ths paper, Duriug my absence my on'e ~
he Kept open and persons wishing operations on b,
can be waited upon BY Mr. G. II. Fuller, who mas V''
nay assistant for six month past. .,,,
JOHN NJ. CoAEGYs, DENTS"
Montpelier, March IL, 1853. d&wu
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GREAT VICTORY!

LII persons indebted to the subscriber ana hi,
settle with him personally, can do so BY ca', h and
late place OF business (Reed's BlOck) between MS and
Monday April 5h 1863 After said date the poO VII be
accounts will be found With W. @. PERRIN, ana MN
Immediately settled. A. Il. CAkLl0
Montpelier, April 2,.1S63
, 1863-09-17

:. Maipe's credit Is good. She adFertised .
lean Of S475, Geo, and bids for It came to Sl0,:.
GOO, eco. The premium offered being almost
10 per cent.
nevo1niinr Rt, s lid III WeeS At lis residencs m
IN WiilIsm1town, Iaucaetsr county, Pa, in
Ike ninety.n5st. yeay Of his arc. lie served
hnf1, IN tla .Rnrn1ntion and the war of 1813.
Tho Eie7.fidc 1fue,icQu gives the follow.
srr,. Thefs. WHY fhinrs fC3narv htrdsl nre
il. vneaner nhfects. offen covered with lice.
Ia Ia +nsx. Ha eI;ct~a,Iv re,;cred ~ them 1,v
1aoin aiu , vi oIeon Gh;te c1oth orer thc,r cap It
PS4 P!afSa4ns ~ ~ ',ensns,'e. Il M, ha coTsraG
nlgst ~ ~ W nata e v,,,1r ~ ~ tordSv ~ he
, 1863-09-17
Ul)itoQo Qribu1re.
mR. sEwAnD.s CIRCULAR.

AAAA&t CO ~ AAA o'0 NAAANO -
We print herewith the material por-
ton Of Mr. 6eward's circular, addressed
to the representatives Of the Government
abroad, on the 18TH ultimo. His review
Of the sltuation, based as it is upon SUBJ
stantial and indisputable facts, is encour-
aging, and when brought before the
European people, will give them q clear
insight into the exact condition Of the
relations between the United states~ and
the waning bogus Confederacy: Our rep
rescntativea abroad are requested to use
these facts in suc1, manner as may be
most effective to convince those who seek
q renewal Of commercial prosperity
through the restoration ofpeace in Amer
ica, that the shortest WY to secure the
end is to withdraw support and favor from
the rebels, and to leave the suppression Of
the rebellion and the settlement Of all
pending controversies exclusively to the
people Of the United States. As the cir.
cular contains no delusiye sixty DAY pro.
phecies, but only plain facts, it must sub,
serve the best Of results.
, 1863-09-17

How the Negroes Lore mnssa.
The following letter from Lieut.. Bnrnap to
Rcy, E. G. Ho1e, will show how empty is
the bcsst Of love and fidelity which the negro
slaye owes TO his master:
CAN'T I'd Iowa CAvALR1,t
MEMPHIS, Sept 4, 1853.
DEAR UNCLE: We have been paid of since
/ wrote last, and as the boys can get ything
tley want fer monty, they are going in on a
large scale. Ts-night they are nearly all gone
to The tneatre. Why is it, that money is sure
to burn hole IL the pockets Of soldiers and
tsilorss But so It Is. We have aot been
rsid of more than si1 days, and We got four
month. pay, and already many Of the boys
bave spent It near1y al.
I ecrd you New Orleans paper; thought
yop might like to see it. It takes very Ben
tible view Of a1miug the negroes.
I zee that JEFF. Davis threatena to nm nc
Ernes to cOunterbalance OUTS. lie dare not do
&, II was tried once here In Mississippi, and
found not to work; Tie negroes almost uni
VERBALLY owe thetE masters nothing but the
most cordial late, SID all this blow about the
xecro'e love and fidelity to his master does
roe amount to anything. Almost any OF
the1n VIM tell where their master haS hid
horses, aud more than once have seen the
matters themselves brought to light by their
help. They.Ntl help us run down massa'a
hogs, tell where the hen roost Is, snoSe out
the bees, break open the corn crib, and tip
over the fodder stacks "al1 for the Yankees.' y
Do you call that loes and fda1g?
, 1863-09-17

mined assistance Of the rebels docs not
Violate her neutral obligations, and is not
in fact making war On us.
# to build, equip, man, and arm formi-
dablc vessels Of WET; fill them with train
ed British gunners; and send them forth
to drive our commerce from the ocean,
burn our ships, and lombard our towns, is
not in fact a hostile proceeding, what, we
would ask, are hostiliies? IF the devasta-
ting Of our cities, the destruction OF our
property, the killing of our :count1Jmen,
can al1 be done BY neutral power, what
are we to expect from 8 bellige1ent2 #
the cargocs Of our merchantmen, that hare
been thrown into the wave, the burning Of
our ships that have been fired in every
latitude, and the blood Of our seamen that
may redden the waters Of all the seas, be
but the victories of peace with England,
what would be those of warr The Prime
Minister Of England may have the efron-
te1y to rise in Parliament and declare that
Enslishmen, though they have enabled all
these thingst to be done, and arc accessories
both before and after these acts Of war and
piracy, have yet violated no English stat
ute, and have q right to do all these things.
Sympathy with the rebellion abroad may
forbid any expression Of condemnation ol
such outrages; and may peVert and bend
| the principles Of international Law till they
! arc made to protect and yindicate them
We kuow not how far English and Euro
pean jealousy. and late of our fzee insti
tutions may carry these countries in de
Tending atrocities, and justifylug crime
Men who have come to uphold and exto?
slavery, may readily turn Sea robbers, and
glory in piracy, But the Judgment Of the
future on this conduct Of England, will
only be the echo and confirmation OF thai
which all loyal men at home. and all good
men abroad, entertain now; that the aii
and help rendered through their iron ship
to the rebels by England, is, in truth, Wal
upon us, trcacherous and cowardly war
and that it should be nov, or hereafter, re
sented and punished as war.
, 1863-09-17
THE STAR In TILE EAST

AA1D ~ Al A&N Il A4&H Ah1A
Maine has most emphaticslly placed the
seal Of condemnation upon rebeldom and
rebel sympathy. The first aspects Of the
victory, glorious as they seemed, failed to
discover the magnificent fruits Of the csn-
test. In 1877 towns, the vote stands Union
4s,455; Democratic, 27,439; Union ma-
jority, 1876 This includes about five
eightlls Of the aggregate vote Of the State,
and the majority is gain Of 1856 over
last year, and upon an increased vote Of
1856. We'll may loyal men cxclaim
God bless the old Northeast State, for ccr-
taiu]y no State has so gsllantly fought the
Coppe11eads, and come out with such
flying colors. Unfinc}ling in her fidelity
to the Union, sternly resolved to stand by
her gallant boys in the field, with man
at the head OF their ticket who was for the
Union without q single condition,
they went into their contest, deter
mined to win, and the result is the
handwriting on the wall which rebels in
the South and Copperhcads in the North
will do we'll to heed. The peace crayens
by that sign ere doomed Its influence
viii nermeste cyerv state where elections
arc TO he held. 1t is the signal gun Of the
fall campaign. and will be re.cchoed from
New York. Pennsy1yania. Ohio. Mime
sofa, Wisconsin, and Iowa. before the
winter SETS in.
In another respect this victory is char.
acteristlc. Bion Bradbury, the Copperhead
f.andidafe tpr Governor. K'as in all resoects
, 1863-09-17

B The Dubuque Herald complains Of Il
wait Of conservative papers in the West. II
by conservatism It means such papers as the
Dubuque Herald, indianapolis Senttnel, Chi.
cago Times and Cincinnati Enquirer, it is mis-
taken. They a'e sufficient to satisfy the de-
mands Of tie small squads OF politicians,
with traitorous instincts, to be found scat
tered about the country, and who are looking
to what they call reorganization Of the Dem
ocratic party, With the tpecisl purpose OF
adapting 1t to the purposes Of their old mas
ters down South, when the rebellion shall be
crushed and the States restored to their ale-
fy34
, 1863-09-17
State horticultural Fair ut Rockford
Correction.
Editors Chicago Tribune:

Euuo1h N0ltEEV 414UuGE.
In your daily Of The nth, find your re.
porter quotes me as saying Of the Delaware
grape: "They a,e good for nothing for wine.
He {reftr11nG to myself was down on the
Delaware and Rebecca,f etc ALLOW me to
say that my remarks at that meeting could
scarcely have been more erroneously report
ed. What I did say and mean was this-that
I was down On the mode Of paopagating Del-
axare and Rebecca vines so generally prac-
ticed leretofore-nsing single eyes Of infe-
rior wood for pot plants or making layers
fiom green wood. Viaes 11ised IN this way
tl1ink a,e good for nothing, and the cause Of
most Of the failures with these most excellent
grapes. Mr way Of raising vines, and the
bcet way, as I think, is to lily down strong,
well .Epeued wood for 1ayers, or grow from
cuttings in the open air, or graft them on
other Wen. established, strong growing vines
In these ways poor mau Without ! green
house can raiso them successfully. When /
wss done speaking at that time Irenayked:
"No one ghall think an hostile to tho Del
aware, for it is one Of our best wine and table
grapes" intend to plant three acres Of It
next spring, even If they are allow growers.
hope, In .juatfce to myself and tho cause,
you Will publish this correction promptly.
Dn. II HcHnrrFr
, 1863-09-17

QuantFel He4fu Ffous
The st. Louis Orion OF the 18th, says Cap
tain VIM. Weaver, now stopping in the city,
has lust received letter from Captain Il. s.
Marvin, (son of Speaker Marvin Of Clinton
Henry comfy, Anesouri. The Captain (har'
yin) Gays in his letter that
silent. Dcyinney to-day (scpt. III recelE.
ed note supporting to BE- from Quant1el ~
alimale citizens, By three o'clock next Mon
dar yesterday evening, or that he would at
tack The place On that evening. or that night,
md bum the place and kill Ill the citizens,
Msior Pugh is absent, and I do, not know
n l'at steps he Will take il the premlses.n
, 1863-09-17

est way to g3io that desirable end Is to with
draw support md favor from the insurgents,
and leave the adjustment of our domestic
cont1ove rsfes exclusively with the people OF
the United States.
lam, sir, your obsdient servant,
WILLIAM e, SEWARD.
, 1863-09-17

Hon. r. ". Wells, Judge Of the Q. 8.
District Court in Missouri, has decided that
the enrolled Missouri militia Is amenable to
the United States authorities. The decision
is an important one, IS the Court WILL exer-
clte Jurisdiction over the militia, being the
highest appellant tribunal in the State, and
Will afford the people protection from the op-
pre:.ions Of the Gamble dynasty.
, 1863-09-17
tl5E;!!lg!&
E7ll1a;!G2;!!IQEl l!

AOAHS.
IODINE WATER-1s the most
- irnpsrtart discovery of modern chemistry and It
u impossible to overssunate It's inan:nca ns =
remedial agent Iodine tas been considered the most
usetnl article in M&TKB1A Mzp1cA, and many cf the
uost scientific and practical chemists and physciaus
haye Investigated ia edetts upon the human sYataa-
N!spzonouread to act upon the ..-.-...
1Xk Rab dEaN5aHAR K9NfHsA RiaEaaESe s9sfRx oHaAS'
aid to have great control ovez
sCRoFULOUB AFFECTIONS,
Kctvsthstandi9. tha zeal ard ahillsy Which have
been devoted to it, Investigation it remained alost
uaeless, until Dr. Eeusy Andera Physician aadcheu1
x Of this city, after years OF patient 1abor and expert
raeut, discovered chemical process which enabled
hin to dissolve
PURE IODINE IN PURE WATER
Ts s. &
e. e ss IL ?:ss ss
@ te prsetieioae:s see American Medical
TO tho pub
Gonsoaptioa. ID M esnesr Heat Liver md a!dasy pis'
s,ns
As ATOMIC.
Its operation Is evtnced by tbs dlgesvs
pspsis. Enseiaton aad DEBILITY, ~ iaeEes.ed not!i
stss5to Rsse:M g ssla1sd md iss1ls. 81 becomes iii
;ssa92gt9PE sia s2tts
Sold By druggists. or sent BY Express on 1ecelps
' al CONSULTATIONS trea- a
BLISS s. SHARP,
, 1863-09-17
ENGLAND. AND REREL WAR
MI Fps.

There must, from the nature Of things, |
be long and elaborate discussions Of what
the Law Of Nations permits, and what it |
prohibits, neutral powers to do as between
be1ligercnta Precedents will be quoted,
authorities appealed to, and able and pro-
found arguments be made to shor that a
certain course Of conduct is strictly within
the limits of neutral obligations; and the
same, or ereater efforts will also be made
to prove that such conduct is plainly and |
directly in violation Of such obligations.
It will be contended with all their ability, !
and = profuse use Of authorities By Lord
Palmc1ston and other Englishmen, that
the course of conduct which the British
Government has seen tit to adont, respect
inr the fitting out Of rebel ironclads in her |
ports to prey upon our commerce, is no |
infringement Of anv international Law, and |
strictly in accordance with treaty obliga-
tions. It will be shown by Sumner and |
other American statesmen and writers,
with caual or grcater ability and conclu-
siycncss. that the neglect OF refusal Of the |
British Government to nut q stop to such
nnfricndly proceedipes, is ps1pably in con-
t1ict with the Law Of Nations, and most
gross and atrocious violation Of the treaty
obligations Of England to our country.
Amid 4l,is confusion of authorities, con-
fiict Of learned and profound jurists and
statesmen. and clashine Of ponderous and
.-...nA a:..n...o., ,,1o;r -ono
, 1863-09-17

-Rcv. J. E. Cookman, Methodist cler-
eyman of Harlem, n. T., son of the Chap
lain # Congrees who was lost in the Presi-
dent, has been conscripted, and IL packing
Lis knapsack to 60.
, 1863-09-17
Il EI>a11anEa accepted.
Btoou1aa1os, IT., Sept. II, Is

EC3sC1H NH1C8{V 119kst&0Es
bare eecn IN Your paper Of the 18th inst,
an article describing the Firemeu's Tourna'
ment at Springfield, and also, that when the
playing was over, the Union Company, o1
Jackso1 vile, gave ont q challenge to play fo'
s25D. 90, Of winch heard nothing until seeing
It in your paper. E such challenge AS con. come
for the above atD Dount, or any eum up to $500
with any stream OF amount Of hose they wish
to use, 1ud to play any day they c1ose during
the coming Stase Fair at Decst1r.
NJ Z. CHUsE,
Foreman Fire Co. Prairie Bird, No. I.
p.S.-In throwing, the stream must not bt
ltEs than Eeyen-e -eJghtls inch.
, 1863-09-17

THIRTY YEARS EXPERT
i EECE UF Az OLD NuRsE-.Mrs Winslqw1
Soothing Syrup s the prescription o. one Of th5 beat
enaia ard nusses tho United states And
han beer 1aed foz thirty yesrs With nsysrasnx ss!e-
from the feehte infant one week old 70 the adult
II corrects sctd1ry OF the stomach.
1arEcveB Wild coHc-
EeRn1ntes the bpWeiA.
And EfTth rekt. health md toGdort 0 M4.nsI a3n a1
child. Is cana Bottle ALL k3G5Er-op
, 1863-09-17

4 few dnys since, We copied from the Mis-
souri Dt.noerat, statement that Alexander
sta1ne, the State Treasurer, had disposed Of
the specie which remained In the Treasury
at the date of the passage Of the law making
United States legal tender notes receivable
for taxes. This statement Is answered by the
following statement:
Sru1So11E1D, H.. Sept. II, 1868.
Uon. 4. Sta.ne. State Treasurer:
DEAR S1E-We have the honor to acknowledge
The receipt Of 3our favor Of the 11th inst in which
3ou refer TO an article IN the Missouri Dtmocraf Of
the eperie which remained In the Treasury at the
date Of the passage Of the law making United
States legal tender notes receivable for taxes, and
have applied the premium received therefor TO
personal OF partisan uses I'D reanest rs 70 IN,
ii The vaults, and certify to the fact=' as We may
drd them
Il reply, We have to eay that We hare, this day
made Ile Investigation which yuu desired. and
ind that {ou have In your sault, in youx custody
Rs State Treasurer:
Gold coin. FO1Ez5
jt1-rt rn{ n&1 III
, 1863-09-17

NlGHT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ Ksas VII attsad 70 TIE eleeaiaE q Vsnts r. fzty.
Hoa1Hpcdlnd usats. dasd 1niMA1 &C. &c. Rainv 4su
=istsral e,esnod and purified Raraaa1.f = attvAt1oa
Se1ded to with p1oSnptness md dispatch. md 1t to4I
Hpst plt1ak4e, gV& eMae &1EA -, lkkS@-@R