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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19
From the Christian Messenger.
The Church and the War.

1tmay seem idle at the present stage of our
national affairs, to inquire whether or not the
churches of the land are responsible, in any
degree, Tor the existing state of things, and if
so, to what extent? But inasmuch as these
churches cannot be Ignored in any Just and
comprehensive view of the war and its causes.
more remote as we'll as proximate, we may be
allowed to state what we deem to be the facts
in the case.
1t will hardly be questioned, we think, by
any rejecting mind, that the time has been
when the religious element of the country
could have pursued course which would have
prevented the occurrence Of anything like the
present war, by drying up the sources from
whence it sprung. Assuming as we do, that
Slavery Is the cause-pre, eminenty so--it
will be readily seen that if the churches had
acted up to their early convictions on this SUBJ
ject, consistently and persistenty, Slavery
could never have acquired sufficient power to
array itself against the government, and seek
to enthrone itself in the heart of the Repub.
lie.
American slavery though ostensibly tho crea-
ture of civil law, is really the offspring of a
perverted pulpit and corrupted christianity.
In other words, the laws by which alone sla-
very exists in our land and which are so man.
ifestly in contravention to the principles of
christianity, as well as the dictates of enligh.
tened humanity, could hardly have been enac-
ted in the face Of a bold, faithful and persis
tent enunciatlon of gospel truth, and the due
enforcement of practical goodness. Much less
could such laws have been maintained, per.
petuated and strengthened. Men we'll under.
stand that the ultimate appeal to establish the
legitimacy of any law, involving moral cues
tions, must be to the word of God. Even
wicked men understand this. And especially
do they know that no law however adroitlv
framed, can be of binding force as rule of
right, if it is clearly opposed to the law of
God. ''' "
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19
" Free Speech and Fremont. -

Gen. Fremont wrote the following letter to the
lpst,
III New YORK, June 16, 1868.
My Dear Sir: / find that must give I'D nv
hcpe to be with you tomorrow. The engage
uents OF which l told you have, as | anticipated,
Obliged me to remain here To this is now added
the critical condition of public affairs. If had
been able to attend the meeting, should have
addressed it mainly to the point which recent
events in the West had made the uppermost ques-
ten of the day, and which the people consider so
vital that in Ohio they are in danger Of accepting
as It's representative man who uses the doctrine
OF free speech IS defense-a shield, not the flag
under which he has served-and the conduct Of
whose life shows that he is not williAg to accept
1t as complete principle comprehendisg all men
and all questions, and covering all territory. In
this country men will go with principle, and
II you allow false leaders to assume yours, the
people will go with them because the principle
carries them. should have urged the Republi-
can Democracy of New Hampshire to assert dis
tinctly their old principles, and to maintain the
noble position which belongs to them.
lhope, my dear sir, you will insist upon this and
not allow men who are openly thwarting the OBJ
ects OF government to wreSt to their aid the vital
principles of your party, to be used in the Con-
fedecate fashion, to mislead our own people and
our OWE flag with its old inscription of free speech
and free press. But while re-assertDg those prin-
ciples upon which the Administration went into
power, and against which the South rrbeled, Il
trust your people will mark plainly the broad line
which separates them from the men who are real
ly opposing the war, by making equally distinct
their determination to support the government in
putting the rebellion down. This done, free
speech would be secured-free speech for Wen
deli Phillips as we'll as for Mr.. Vallandigham.
Since ] saw you, events have brought more Pc
remptory duties. No words of urging to CONSOLE
dated action could have the force which is given
by the advance Of the rebel troops. Your people
will feel that they have now more need for action
than discussion +; but whatever they arrive at,
trusc they will recognize that whether it be against
the rebels in the field or in elections at home,
there is neither victory or safety in halfway meas
ures or compromises.
Yours truly, J. C. FREMONT.
10 His Excellency Gov GILMORE, Concord.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19
To His Excellency Gov. GILMORE, Concord.

HE New JERSEY TROOPS.--The New JERSEY
troops are behaving noby in the present emer-
gency. -Four regiments (nne months's men,
we're yesterday on their way home, their time
having expired. Upon request of the Govern
naent they at once returned to Alexandria and
viii participate 10 the campaign which has lust
opened. -Four other regiments which had lust
xesehed home, and were this week to be mustered
out, have rendered their services fer the defence
of Pennsylvania, and, if necessary, will return to
Virginia. Another regiment, which was to leave
Virginia yesterday is also announced as willing to
Terlsin. these regiments have an aggregate of
ever seven thousand men, and their services will
be most valuable in this exigency. Their conduct,
~ consentlng to remain in the field at moment
wEea every mind was full OF expectations of greet.
rag the dear at home, is in the highest degree
pralseworthy.
A letter from Gen. Rockers army dated the
18th. says s..3tat Il. s..r a'...-r .f'h
q In the Sixth corps we have New Jersey
regiment, the Twenty third which has lately ex.
hibited an extraordinary degree Of patriotism,
worthy of acknowledgement.
Their term OF service expired on the Sd in
staRts but just as they were preparing to leave for
home the order was received for the division to
cross the Rappahannock. Their colonel ordered
out his command, and after forming them into
iiue and telling them Of the order issued he stated
that, Notwithstanding their time was out, he for
one was going with the division, and desired to
la Che regiment ansVered age ! and they are now
wtth7a part of the Sixth corps over the river and
Sif'der the very guns OF the enemy"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19
STATE CONVENTION,

Mass Convention of the Freemen of Vermont, with
nut distinction OF party will be held Burlington on
Wednesday, the 9Th day Of July next, IL O'Clock
H., &c nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer to be supported the ensuing
election
Az Who in favor OF ustanng the Government its
efforts TO suppress the rebellion and to maintain the
Hnon in its integrity, cordially invited to attend
Yea. II. HENRY BAXTER,
JOHN GREGORY SMITH,
GEORGE &. SHHPARD,
LEVERETT B. ENGLESBY, State Committee
ST0DDABD B, COLBY, ~.
3. W BARTHOLOMEW,
GEORGE N. DALE,
June l6, 1868.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19

New Jersey is doing splendidIy in furnishing
soldiers for the aid of Pennsylvania. A dispatch
from Trenton the 18th, says
Company A, National Guard, and company
of Mechanics from the Trenton Arms Compa-
ny's shop, left to-day for Harrisburg. Gov.
Parker still continues to receive tenders of COM
panies from all parts of the State. The ODD
regiment, nine months men, are expected here
every day. The 9th regiment, on their way
home from Cincinnati, have volunteered to pro-
coed to Harrisburg.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19

Col. VIM. NJ. Stone has been nominated for Gov
ernor of Iowa, by the largest Convention ever as
sembled in that State. Col. Stone is LAWYER BY
profession, and was, Judge of the 9th District
Court when the war began. He enlisted as a
private, was elected Major, captured at Shiloh,
held year in rebel prisons finally exchanged,
appointed Colonel of the 22d Iowa, and has since
been twice wounded, the last time before Vcks-
burg.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19

The Democratic Convention in Pennsylvania
has nominated William Woodward for Governor
and Chief Justice Walker Lowrie as Judge of
the Supreme Court. Gen. Franklin had four
votes only for Governor, the Democracy of Penn
sylvania evidently not taking very kindly to
the military.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
lNg e x nIMnH

doing it in the best manner possible. lie has
constantly on hand large aud selected stock
ot Boots and Shoes, which he will sell at The
lowest terms.
u5T All work warranted to be done in sub.
Stantial manner, by the best oi workmen.
Drop III and examine his extensive stock be.
ore You purchase elsewhere.
Ap'il II leG3-lf ME
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
PROVISION AND GROCERY STORe,
El'G 0MLi8AAy3 BLOCK

Tine subscriber having permanently located
himself IN Upper Ssudusky, would take thi.
method OF informing the citizens of the VILLAGE
ana NlcihlIy mat he has just received his
SPRING STOCK or GOODS
consisting of, in part-Suear, Tea, Coffee Mo.
asses; Pepper, Starch, Alspicc Ginger, Cheese
Tar, tGc.
FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY
special attention paid to this department, and
will keep constantly on hand Changes, Lem,
ons, Rasns. Almonds, Pea Nuts, Ruglish Wal:
nuts, Figs. and everything that the taste NAV
crave in this why.
FISH and BACON
White FISH Cod Fish, Mackerel, Dried Her.
ring, Sugar and Country Jurei hams. Shonla.
ers and side meat, Dried Beef, Lard, Eggs
Butter, &c. CO..
TINWARE
have just received large assortment of su,a
rior Tinware. Consisting in part of Buckets
Pans, Basins, Cups, Lamps, measures, etc,
LIGHT, LIGHT, LIGHT
have large assortment of Coal Oil Lamns
al have aad will continue to furnish the mo-.
pie with purearticle of Carbon Oil, free from
explosive properties
CROCkERY and STONEWAREl
ofall descriptions. You cannot come amiss bv
calling on me if you want something fashiopa.
Bile in this line
SPECTACLES.
would also say that am prepared TO Grind
down and set gla ses adapted to atLconAitions
OF the eve. Persons afflicted with weak ewes.
Near-s sIghttdness, o, any disease of lhe eve
wh'eh renders it necessary for them to use
me.
FANCY ARTICLES and NOTlONsl
comprising large assortment which is too te
dious to euumerate
Satisfied that satisfaction can be rendered. to
,i' who call upon me for goods, ask them 70
irop IN and take view before PURCHASING
Se"heIe A BLACK
w Butter, Eggs, Chickens. and all descrip.
on< ofcountry produce taken in exchange for
soouS A BLACK
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
Best erasive Soap

toy letters toy watches, rubber combs, fine md
coarse gun caps, sewing machine oil, coral
beads and rings geld rings best gold pens and
holders, steel pens and holders ptciIs and shar
pers, pencil points, shawl pins of various sorts
and one thousand and one other articles to nu-
merons 10 mention.
Watches. clicks aud jewelry repaired anu
wa. ranted to give entire satisfaclion
LEO LESQUERETX.
In jerry Groff's old Stand, one doorsouth +
the tank.
u. Sandnekv Ami Il'f2
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
Hardware,
Edged Tools,
GLASS, Putty,
Nails, Iron,

and every description of GOODS found in a
First class Hardware Establishment, may be
found in cur Store.
Thankful for past favors, we will continue to
merit the confidence OF the Public by our at
tempt to please. BERRY BROTHERS.
Upper Sandusky, Jan. l6 '63-ly.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
FINE KNIVES,

Of William Gilchlist's make. Razors, Silver
Spoons, and Butter Knives, Silver Thmbies,
Port Monies, Purses, Pocket Books, and Ban
ker's Gases, Spectables. Concave peb. Gass
neaa sighted Glasses, nose Glasses, goggles
common glnsses, spectacle cases, violins. bows
boxes, and violin bow hair, tail pieces, bridget
pegs, Ragon's violin strings, extra pood guitar
strings. violin and accordion instructions
Blank muse paper and books and tuning forks
song books. Giitluoking plasses
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07

at the Seneca County Marble works, immedi.
attly adjoining the Wire Bridge. riflin, Ohio.
The Monuments, &c. are composed of origI
nal designs, aud choice selections from the most
appropriate and beautiful structures in modern
use. which the proprietors are determined to
sell on the most accommodating terms.
u All orGers atten ed to with promptness.
W Experienced sorknen sent to all parts Of
the State to erect monuments made by MS.
IFSpecimens can be seen al The yards, or in
the cemeteries in and around Tiffin, or in Sepe.
ca and adjoining counties.
A. NlEBEL
mareh4'62ly 90
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07
no THE AFFLIg'FBD.
w. A. BUTLER,
p M Y s I D III L3DGGAA
--AND---
c l. ECTiC HYS|CIAN,

MOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of
w yandot and adjoiaing couuties that he has
permanently located in the the village of Mar
settles, for the purpose practjciug ihr "lleaI.
ing Art in NIL its various iorms. He discard.
all poIsoh as Remedial agency, aud uses
only such medicines as are purely Sanative in
their nature, and harmless rs tho food we USE,
W b'Olre, door east the Uuon House: Res
ldence, opposite NJ Crosier's Cabinet Shop
Mars"lIes, Wyanpot County, o..
dec II, 1862 .-6m I
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-08-07

DIR. o. PHELPS BROWN OF 10 Grand. st
Jersey CITY, N. j. has lately publ, he'd Urea
tise ON Foreign and Native uerha P,epaia-
t'ons,' which is consijered one Of the most
useful production of modern times. Accompany
ing THIS Is prescription for the permanent ,r
adicatior OF Fits and Dyspepsia 1t al5o gives
new method OF curing Consumption, Bron
biliy, Neuralgia, Obstinate Cough, &c. Botl
Treatise and Prescription willbe sent &c to all
who will address the hor, as above, incloslpl
Il stamp for return postage.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09
A NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENT

The Examiner says: Amid the reverses
that have recently befa1len the Confederate
arms in East Tennessee, ii 10 gratifying 70
learn hat in West Tennessee an army Is
springing up like magic to resist the in
,ading foe. and for the defense Of West
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09

Bragg had been removed. The Examiner
says;
A report vas circulated yesterday. which
gave universal satisfaction. t. the eaec,
that Gen. Bragg had been relieved AID
Gen. Joseph +. Johnston put in command
Of the late army Of Tennessee. We regret
to say that we believe this report vas only
partially corrsct
The facts on the subject we believe are
these: Generpl Bragg Was. At his owe re-
quest, relieved from command on Monday
morning. and the command rendered 70
Lieutenant General Hsrdee. Gen. Har.
Idee. with modesty which does him inf
mite credit, declined The responsible posi-
ton, but remains in command until another
appointment shall be made. Who will BE-
appointed to the responsible and periieuI
pssitisn is not yet known, hut Il - gess.
rally believed that Johnston, Polk or Beau.
regard will be the man.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09
1iIlstarargt Rssprhtr.
MLLSBeRouGH, N. Q.
"wednesday. Dssember .. lsss.


Yssn virginia " learn that Gen. Meade has fallen
lAsk bsysad he RsPpaAaarsck. bat some Il his ca.
slsy we're ss CulPeppe. There vas ~ iuansdsA,s
ysrspsei sfa hasals.
rrsm NsssAsrn Georgia and Tennessee We learn
sSsi Gen. Gnai. 10 pursuit Of Brass's army was ~
vsrsly checked IL Rinsgon. and has ALLEN back u
IN iA,ssneAnsats Il Chattanooga
Ca. Lonsssssss hilsi in his attack upsn RusAsids
= Knox,ls. and re.rsalsd towards virxiais--sa ssy
- lsisa seesassA
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09
A RAID urlow.

We learn that the snemy haze rnir
their Appearance within the ta,a saysr i-e,
Supposed thousand strong. 81 blash inca.
: lev r.,ls. below GreensilIe. nm soAs,y
Whether they eoosinse to ssvssss 30 hs's
returned 70 Washington or Neubsrss -
are not spprised. We have but hsiIe soasi
but the number is oserrated and that I've
whsle thing will be msguI6sd uatil pss'S
il produced. Only ss,slry Said % .
small 1cale. We learn that nor friends
Col. Nose. and Major Smith. Of the Hsms
Guard. are in the Geld and We feel safe.
LsrEn.--A friend has fsraishsd rs via
the following;
GoldsDvrsugh. Dec. Alt . ssposted
that the enemy have gone back. y.
Prsgres u ssiprdsy.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09

Richmond, Dec. A--Northern journals
10 the I'd inelusive have been received ey
flag Of truce. 49,, -.
Munieipal Chambers and aumsrsus othss
buildings.
A telegram from Chattanooga 90 the u"
inst. saws that Hooker and Palmer svseu
.,ed Rinsreld this msrnins. after burning
the mills. depo,s. public buildings sna 'a''
way hridgea -. a.. a..
tack on Brsggs rear on the xsih- hsok
,r,s loss was from Eve to sir huadssd.
Netting later frsp Knsz,ills srtspts
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09

Gas. DaAoo.--SeversIs Of the Richmond
papers Of "Wednesday mention the preya-
lenee Of q ramon 10 the effect tha, General
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-12-09
GEN. ,. n. HILLS CARD.

Lieutenant Genersi ID. II. Hin has pul
Iished The following card in defense Of
action on the bloody field Of Chickamsug
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-09-19

New YORK, Sept. lS.-A refugee from
Charleston reports that the line OF torpedoes
does not run entirely across the channel, and
the main obstruction is an immense net work
of ropes formed somewhat like ladder,
which extends across tire channel. When
vessel designs leaving Charleston, word is
sent to Sumter and the rope work is drawn to
one side to permit the egress Of the blockade
runner. When Il ship comes in she lays to
under fort Sumter until the same process
is re-enacted. This obstruction is supported
by tar barrels. There are two floating bate
res, ribbed with iron, and two steam IRON
clad rans in the harbor, namely, the Chico
ry and Palmetto State. Upon these
the rebels rely very much in the
defense OF Charleston. In reference to the
feeling Of the people concerning the burning
of that city, he says that the universal resolve
OF the inhabitants is, that they are willing that
it should be burned rather than surrender to
Gen. Gilmore. There were not over three
hundred non-com5atants in the city when
Gilmore shelied it with Greek fire.
The man body OF Lees army is about TO-
600 strong. The division which was reported
to have been sent through Richmond was Jen-
kins' division, composed of South Carolina
troops. They were sent southwark to the re-
lief of Charleston. The feeling among the
prvatcs is in favor of peace, especially if their
property would be guaranteed them by our
government. Our informant says, also, that
there are many more Union people i'll the
south than we imagine, and the belief of the
rebels in their cause is fast failing. They feel
now that something desperate will be done, or
all is lost. France and England are despised.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-09-19

boys to feel than we care for them, is one of
deep interest and great Importance. The
fresh, spicy and brief reading, prepared in
great variety, expressly for the soldier, is
known to be eagerly sought and read by our
men, but the interest and the effect is largely
increased by the assurance that these are sent
to them as tokens of interest from friends
and loved ones. Nearly a thousand sabbath
schools have already each furnished the
means (S250) to send thousand tracts
$4,000 pages) to the army, each selecting Its
own regiment. Many hundreds of letters
have come to DIR. Marsh, the secretary, in
grateful response, with assurance of excellent
results.
The appeals to the committee are now most
earnest from the hospitals and the military
and naval rendezvous, where time, inclination
and circumstances ale most favorable for
reading. &5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-09-19

NEwBERN, N. c., Sept. 14.-The death of
Capt. William j. Hotchkiss, of the gunboat
General Putnam, who was killed in recent
action with the enemy, has caused universal
grief in this department, where he has been
the hero of many brilliant engagements.
The rebel priyateers are running the block
AIDE into Wilmington, to fearful extent.
Peace meetings are being held in nearly
every town in North Carolina. The course of
Hon. w. w. Holden, Of the Raleigh Stan
dard, meets with general approval and sup
port from the people. Mr.. Holders name is
being hoisted as the next candidate tor the
governorshIp of North Carolina.
The congressional election in this state will
take place in November next, having been
cXanged from August The conservative
peace party are making their nominations
with view of sending their representatives to
the federal congress in case the army OF Gen.
Lee should be driven out of Virginia.
Major Edwin 5. Jenny of the third New
York artillery has been appointed judge advo-
cate, and is attached to the staff of Maj. Gen,
Peck.
AS tribute of respect to the late Mrs.
j. j. Bowen, wife OF Capt. Bowen of Marble.
head City, the vessels in the harbor lowered
their colors to half mast to-day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-09-19

BUFFALO, Sept. IS Weather cool and
cloudy; wind, northeast. 1t has been rain
ing very violently. There is Il change in the
temperature since yesterday.
ROCHESTER, Sept. l6.-It has been raining
very heavily since daylight. Not sunbeam
to-day. The temperature is very cool It's
compared with yesterday.
SYRACUSE, Sept lS.-Wind n N. w. A
heavy rain storm is prevailing. The weather
has grown cold since Monday.
UTICA, Sept. lS.-It has been raining here
most OF the day. Wind east; atmosphere
cloudy.
Troy, Sept. l8.-Wind south; weather
warm. 1t has been showerng all day.
ALBANY, Sept. I8.-We have had a sue
cesSon of showers here all day, with occa.
sional CLEANS of sunshine. Wind south, and
blowing fresh.
BANGOR, Me-, Sept. 18-6 p. M.-Wind
south southeast. Probably storm before
morning.
BosroN, Sept. 1910 P. M.-Wind blow
ing gale from the southeast; has been rain
ing quite hard
CALAIS, Me, Sept. lS-S p. M.-Wind
south and fresh; cloudy.
PORTLAND, Sept. l9-l0P south
eaSterly and blowing a tremendous gale; has
been raining little.
EAsToN, Pa, Sept. lS.-It has rained hard
here all day. The rivers are rising rapidly,
and much damage is apprehended. The Del
aware division OF the canal is badly damaged
below here, and it will take at least week to
repair the Mauch Chunk, the trestle bridge of
A. w. LaiSwin, and the new county bridge.
1t Is reported that the Golfer dam about there
was washed away. No damage to the canal
or railroad about here is reported as yet.