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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

IMPORTANT ARREST IN WARRINGTON. John
Lancaster, q lad about fifteen years of age, no.
Gently employed in carrying dispatches between
the War Department and the telegraph Office
has been arrested. His father holds some prom.
inent position under JEFF Davis, and his brother
Samuel Lancaster, is on Lees staff. Iniormatio
was given Captain Johnston that dispatches ior
the War Department failed to reach there. lie
at once took the case in hand, and succeeded in
discovering that this boy Lancaster was in the
habit of opening dispatches entrusted to him,
and when anything of Importance presented it.
self, he would retain 1t, and, when opportunity
presented, forward it to his father or brother.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

The German Democratic organ at Ceaveland
has taken the name Of Vsllandigham from it's
columns and raised that Of John Brough for
Governor. The editor says, in explanation of
his course
The disgraceful scenes which a few days
ago occurred In New York city proves that it
requires the united efforts of all good citizens,
without regard to party, to sustain the public
peace and order, and it is most certainly the du-
ty of every one who cares for the welfare Of
our country, to put aside party considerations
and to support our constitutional government "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
Washington County Convention.

The freemen Of Washington County are no
titled that convention for the nomination o.
candidates for county and probate officers, to be
supported at the next annual freeman's meet.
ing, will be held at the Court House, in Mont
pelier, on Saturday the lst day of August, at II
O'Clock in the forenoon
All who are in favor Of sustaining the Gov
eminent in its efforts to suppress the rebellion
and maintain the Union in its integrity, are
cordially invited to attend.
HENRY C DwIoHT,
J.H. 0RcUTT,
STEPHEN G. SPENCER, go. Com.
X. j. GLEASON,
G. 9. ABBOTT,
July 18th, 1868.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

THE SOUTHERN PREss.-A Washington dis
patch to the Herald, gives the following outline
OF the contents Of the late Southern papers:
The Mobile Advertiser speaks OF the people
who are crying for submission and peace, and APP
peals to and threatens such organizations.
jeff. Davis has called for every able-bodied man
from eighteen to forty-6ve years of age, remain.
ing in the Confoderacy, declaring that there shall
be no exemptions.
The Richmond Enquirer recommends that
President Davis DO clothed with supreme power
declare the country in state of siege, and EN-.
powering him to call on the people en- mGsSe tc
defend Il.
The Columbus (Ga.) Sun says the people are
about to be called upon to undergo the greatest
ordeal Of the war, and adds that there is mach
murmurirg already.
The Raleigh Standard is in favor OF recon
struction of the Union, and thinks the probable
terms of reconstruction between the North and
South will be the adoption of gradual emancipa
ton system by all the rebelous States, which
North Carolina, in common with other Slave
States, will accept il the federal government insist
granted, notwithstanding the life of the institution
is not in the least impaired by this war, as is gen.
orally believed at the North. Nothing but great
standing army between the masters and the slaves
could impair the institution over which is thrown
the shield OF state and municipal laws, together
with the inherent will Of the Southern people.
Hence these terms are the cheapest tho govern
ment can offer, and the best the South can accept
The Wilmington Journal, an original secession
sheet, in speaking OF the assembling of the North
Carolina Legislature, upon the call of Governor
Vance, ostensibly to consider the question Of the
Confederate currency, charges that other and
more important objects occasion the called session.
1t bitterly denounces the reconstructionists as in
tending to use the Legislature as means Of &C.
comprising other purposes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

HAMPERS MAGAZINE for August is on our ia.
BILE. Its contents are, Scenes in the War oil
iSl2-Harrison and Perry An American Fam,
lily in Germany, Eulalic Cemeteries The
Battle and Triumph of DR.. Susan Sir Guy Of
Brittany My Heart and | Romola The
Small House at Arlington Making q Will
Our OOntrabund Artist, Philosopher, Lover
Captain Charley The Empress Eugene
Monthly Record of Current Events Literary
Notices ; Editors Easy Chair; Editors
Drawer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

An autograph letter Of jefferson Davis, dated
West Point, Jan. IL, 1925, and addressed to
his brother, Joseph Il. Davis of Natohez, has
been published. He writes with contempt of
Yankees: The Yankee part Of the corps find
their pay entirely sufficient, soma even more ;
but these are not such as formed an acquaint-
ance With on my arrival, ii having originated
in the Introductory letters brought on with
me, nor are they such associates as would at
present select. Enough of this; as you have
never been connected with them you cannot
know how pltful they generally are"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
Green 1ilt, freeman
MONTPELIER, VT.
Tuesday Morning, July IS, 1868.
District Convention.

The Freemen of the First Congressional Dis
trict irrespective of party, are requested to meet
in Convention at Rutland on the 18th day Of Ju-
ly, 1868, at II o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating some person to represent this Dis
trict in the Congress Of the United States.
ALI who are in favor Of sustaining the Ad.
minssgGtion in its efforts to put down the re-
bellicn sud sustain the Constitution and Union,
are invited to attend.
B. GARDNER,
NJ G. EgERTs, Dist. Com.
+. E. WOODBRIDGE,
Rutland, July, 1868.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

An INCIDENT. Colonel Frank Hampton (sop
Of the late Wade Hampton, oil South Carolina)
who was Killed in recent battle, seems to have
been OvertakGn by jus, retributon. About six
or seven years since, be married young lady Of
this city, and the day previous to the wedding
being called upon at dinner party at the house
Of the brides father to give toast totally regard.
less Of the rights Of hospitality and the proprie.
ties Of the occasion, he proposed "The do,cnjal!
Of The american Un,on.n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Coon ADVICE TO RioTERs.-James I. Brady,
OF New York, in card just published, advises
A" the brave but msled men who are willing to
light for their principles, not to lot themselves
DO used by political sneaks who don't care how
many houses are burned or lives are lost il their
own schemes can be promoted consistently with
personal safety"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Hon. Joel Parker's letter, in which he saws
that " it is no time to talk of peace when we
have just been submitted to the indignity of the
capture OF national vessel within the prnei-
pal port OF the most extreme northern State"
was not read at the recent Democratic meeting
III Concord. That was too much for the 4" NOR
al power Democracy, although the sentiments
OF the letter otherwise harmonizied with taeir
deus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
Rebel Views of the Riots.

The only CLEAN of hope for the rebels since
July came in, has come from the anti-draf riots
and it is no wonder they rejoice at them. The
Richmond Dispatch says
We have some Intelligence from the North
this morning, far more ioelcome and much more
important than foreign Intervention. Ihe peace
meetings. in .Nei0 York, so bitterly ridculed by
the unthinkng-those safe parallels by which the
anti.war people of the North we're working into
open resistance to the Lincoln Government
hare borne their fruit The white flag has been
suddenly lowered, and the red battle-tlag now
waves in New York over streets wet with the
gore Of Lncoln's hated minions. This grand
Increment in New York is but the precursor OF a
series of similar outbreaks. Already have riots
followed in Hartford, Conn, and Newark, N. ].
and in a few days we shall hear from the We st
Let US have a few more OF these outpourngs--
few more great cities on the mourners' bench
some more cutting and saeking Of houses and
hanging of men. 1t saves the confederate troops
deal Of marching and fighting and lops off many
dreary month Of this war. The sacking and
burning has been heretofore at the South. Our
compliments to our northern BRETHREN" and
may they enjoy their turn"
The Richmond Enquirer says:
No matter we can at least now see to the
end Of it. This one Instruction may be sup
pressed for the moment, but Il tsH be The parent
Of other and still ioorse conclusions. We have
but to perseyere in our determined resistance
grid ourselves to the task of winning our inde'
pendence more sternly than ever, yet little
while, and we shall see the giant but hollow hulk
of the Yankee nation bursting into fragments and
rushing down into perdition in flames and blood.
Amen"
Well,-the poor rebels needed something to
console them. Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Port
Hudson were not the most pleasant subjects for
contemplation, and the riots happened oppOrtune'
ly. But their JOY will be short-liyed for they
have already learned to their CONSERVATION that
their allies at the North have done their worst
and the draft is still quietly proceeding.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Both sons Of Hon. Edward Everett, one OIL
whom just graduated at Cambridge, England
have been drafted in Boston. Both have made
up their minds to serve in person, instead d
procuring substitute or paying the $500
Mr.. Everett himself declares that il ho IL draft.
cd he will follow their example.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

REBEL EXHAUSTION AT VIcKsBURG. -The army
correspondent Of Mobile paper states, on the
authority of rebel officers paroled at Vicksburg,
that when the men rose from the trenches
where they had been ioi thirty-eigh, days, with.
out having ever been relieved, and marched out
to stack their arms, one-third of them reeed
and staggered like drunken men from famine
and exhaustion, and many of them fell to the
ground, unable to rise again.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

THR WAR IN ARKANSAS. A Memphis dispatch
states that Gen. Ellei's brigape recently made a
descent upon camp Of guerillas in Arkansas,
fifteen miles from the river, capturing fifteen
prisoners, and $4,000 worth of provisions. In a
barrel of flour he found 200, 900 percussion cars
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

THE FEELNG IN PHiLApELrnIA.-At the clos.
OF tho drafting 10 the 18th Ward in Philsdel.
phia, on Saturday, after about 1900 names had
been drawn, citizen Of distinction, lifelong
Democrat and Democrat still, proposed three
cheers for the Union. The whole multitude
took the cue and gave them with will. Three
more were given for the Government, II possible
with still more JUNCTION. The scene closed with
three cheers, loud and long for the draft. Good
for Philadelphia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

A correspondent writing from yicksburg says
that during the campaign OF sixty-four days,
ending with the capture Of Yicksburg, the reb.
els lost in killed, wounded and prisoners 43 700
men. About 200 stand of arms were taken
including nearly $4,000 Enfield rifles in their
original packages, which were intended for the
rebel army across the Mississippi, and $50
pieces Of artillery.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Official statements show that the total public
debt Of the United States on the LIST Of July
inst was sl,Oo7 ,27i, 306--loss by over $25,
100000 than anticipated by tho Secretary Of
he Treasury last December.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Quill, having spoken rather disparasingly of
the female sex, in the hearing Of a LADY, friend.
was rebnked for his impertinence by the cues.
ton, What would be the effect non the men
ii oil the" little dears should perish ?i " Al p
said Quill, 81 acknowledge that the result
would be universal srAo-sArIoN i~Bo,,on
Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Rev. james p. Stone and wife. Missionaries
among the freed people Of color In Eastern Wv.
ginia, desire that, for the present letters emo
papers designed for them be directed to Box Nv
Al, Fortress Monroe, Va.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

this State, enclosing the following letter to
which we very gladly give place
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE, !
Washington, d. c., July 20, 1868.
Dear Sir IL beg that you will accept my most
hearty thanks for the devotion to the service Of
the sick and wounded soldiers at Gettysburg,
| manifested by the Christian Commission and lis
agents.
Owing to the military necessities Of the ooca.
sion, the suffering would have been much greater
than it was but for the aid afforded the medical
| officers by the benevolent individuals who came
to their assistance.
trust you will convey my thanks to those Of
your body who acted with the Medical Depart.
ment at Gettysburg, and assure them how highly
| value their labors.
Begging you will accept my warmest acknowl.
edgments for your service in the cause Of human
ity, believe me, Yours sincerely,
WIN. A. HAMMOND,
Surgeon General.
GEoRGE II. STUART, ESQ.,, President Christian
Commission, Philadelphia, Pa.
1t is now known that at the time Of the bat
tie Of Gettysburg, the delegates and stores o
the Christian Commission for the relief Of tn
sick and wounded soldiers, were ihnfy-sir hour
ahead Of those Of oil other agencies. What
testimony lie this TO the yalao oi this Commits
ON ..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

A mob Of women made an assault on the Pro.
vost Marshal at Lancaster, Pa, the other day. |.
issnot stated whether that old woman, j. b., was
among them er not,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

Inc Lewiston, Me, Journal says that cor tain
fellows who have skedaddlcd to escape the draft,
VIII probably bring up 10 Halifax or some other
place that begins withan m
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

A negro, undcrg DING an examination, when
asked il his master was Christian, replied "No,
sir, he's member Of Congress. "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
State Nominations.

For Governor,
JOHN GREGORY SMITH, Of st. Adams.
For Lieut.. Governor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Of Waterbury.
For Treasurer,
JOHN i. PAGE, OF Rutland
For Congress-7hird District.
P0RTUS BAXTER, of Derby.
For Congressional District.
JUSTIN S. MORRILL,, of STAFFORD
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
The Christian Commission.

Mr.. George A. Ainsworth, agent of the Chris.
tan Commission, writes us from Williamstown,
this State, enclosing the following letter ; to
which we very gladly give place
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

MERRITT CLARK,
NATHANIEL FISH, Senators.
WILLIAM 7. NICH0LS,>
s JOEL ". fH alsswoRrH Assistant Judges.
DAVID 4. NICHOLSON, States Attorney,
WILLIAM NJ. FIELD, Sheriff
EZRA EPSON, High Bsilir.
JUDGES op PRoBAfH.
A. l.. BROWN, Rutland District,
en- WILLARD, Castleton District.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
(our War Corespondence)
From Gen. Banks Army.
Atm OF JuIy Before portHudson.

The army is in excellent spirits, though very anx
ious to see the inside Of the rebe works. At II
NJ, bands we're playing the National Airs through
out the woods, the men drinking ga speedy re
turn of law, order and peace throughout the I'm
ion," while hundred guns assisted in firing ma
tcnal sautes, for our own satisfaction and to re
mind the enemy that we still remember and cee
brate the anniversary of the Nations lndepend
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

RUTLAND CousTx.-The Union Convention
in Rutland County has put in nomination the
following ticket
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

The news of the surrender OF Vcksburg to our
gallant army Of the West is received to-day, and
fills all hearts with gee. The event Is being eel
ebrated 10 becoming and enthusiastic manner.
Music, songs and salutes make the air resound,
while cheers and verbal messages are sent to greet
our misguided brethren, Of secesh proclivities,
across the narrow ravines which divide the Yam.
KEGS from Port Hudson. The men are almost
insane in their anxiety to storm the works Of the
rebels, and their demonstrations will doubtless
have good effect upon the final result of this
siege. copy Of Gen. Grants official dispatch
to Gen. Banks has been thrown inside the rebel
works by Gen. Grover
7th of July Before Port Hudson.
To-day Gen. Gardner has asked for cessation
of hostilities, and that Commissioner be appoint
ed to confer with his officers and arrange terms Of
surrender. It has been done, and while the con-
ference is going on the men are on top Of the
breastworks, looking over the Notifications and
holding "private consultations" with the men
whom they have been shooting at for about forty
days
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
sth Of July IN Port Hudson.

To-day the surrender Of Port Hudson is an.
nounced, and tomorrow morning at 0 clock the
ceremonies OF formal surrender take place inside
the fort. Our guards are placed upon their para
pet and at all entrances to their works, and, as
you may well imagine, this is another day Of re-
Joicng and celebration. The terms of surrender
are.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
THE SLAVE TRADE.

The supplemental treaty between the
United States and Great Britain for the
suppression of the African slave trade,
made on the 17th of February last. has
been duly ratified and carried into execu-
tion. 1t is believed that So far as Ameri-
can ports and American citizens are con-
eerned, that iDhuman and barbarous traffic
has been brough. to an end.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
THE PREsTDEMT,S MESSAGES.
FELLOW CITIZENS OF The SENATE AMI
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:

Fellow CITIZENS OF THE SENATE AND
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,:
Another year of health and sufficiently
abundant harvest has passed. For these
and especially for the improved condition
of our national affairs, our renewed and
profound gratitude to God is due.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
We remain in peace and friendship with
foreign powers. The efforts Of disloysl
citizens of the United States to involve us
in foreign wars, to aid an inexcusable in
surrection. have been unavailing. Her
Britanic .Majesiy's Government, as was
justly expected, have exercised their au.
thority to prevent the departure of new
hostile expeditions from British ports
The Emperor of France has. by a like pro-
ceeding, promptly indicated the neutrality
which be proclaimed at the beginning Of
the contest. Questions of great intricacy
and importance have arisen out of the
blockade and other belligerent operations
between this Government and several of
the maritime powers. but they have been
discussed, and, SO far as was possible, ac-
commodated in spirit Of frankness, lus.
ticc. and mutual good will. 1t is espcci-
ally gratifying that our prize courts. by
the impartialityIof their adjudications, have
commanded the respect and confidence of
maritime powers.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
THE scuELpT DUES.

1 have thought it proper, subject to the
approval of the Senate. to concur with the
interested commercial powers in an ar
rangement for the liquidation of the Schcldt
dues, upon the principles which have been
heretofore adopted in regard to the i'm
posts upon navigation, in the waters of
Denmark.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
srAIN's MARITIME JURISDICTION.

A novel and important question. involv-
ing the extent Of the maritime jurisdiction
of Spain in the waters which surround the
Island OF Cnba. has been debated without
reaching an agreement, and it is proposed,
in an amieable spirit. to refer il to the ar
bitrament Of friendly power. A conven-
tion for that purpose will be submitted to
the Senate res4s = eI
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
THR NEW TERRITORIES.

The condition of the several organized
Territories is generally satisfactory, al.
though the Indian disturbances in New
Mexico have not been entirely suppressed
The mineral resources of Colorado, Nova.
da, Idaho. New Mexico and Arizona are
proving far richer than heretofore under.
stood. ! lay before you communication
on this subject from the Governor of New
Mexico. ssas 'la dsiss hsfi 7si
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17

I.
Incidents occurring in the progress of
orr civil war have forced upon my atten-
tion the uncertain state of the international
question touching the rights OF foreigners
in this country and of United States citi-
zens abroad. In regard to some Govern
ments. these rights are at least partially de-
fined by treaties. In no instance, hcwev-
er, is it expressly stipulated that on the in
| stance of civil war. foreigner. residing in
this couptry within the lines of the insur-
gents; is to be exempted from the rnle
which classes him bellIgerentin whose
behalf the Government of his country can
not express any privileges or immunities
distinct from that character. I regret to
say. however. that such claims have been
PIT forward, and in some Instances in be-
half OF foreigners who have lived in the
United States the greater part Of their
lives. There is reason to believe that ma-
ny persons. born in foreign countries. who
have declared their intention to become cit
liens. or who have beenN fully naturalized.
have evaded the military duty required of
them by denying the fact, and thereby
throwing upon the Government the bur-
den ofiproof. It has been found difficult
or impracticable, to obtain this proof,
from the want Of guides to the proper
i sources of infosmation. These might be
supplied BY requiring the clerks of courts,
where eclarations of intention may be
made. or naturalization effected, to send,
!, periodically lists ofthe names Of 'rersons
natdfalized or declaring their intention, ID
become citizens, TO the Secretary Of The
Interior in whose department these names
must be arranged and printed for general
|. information. There IA also reasoa TO be.
lieseethat foreigners .frequshtly become cit.
izens Of the United States for the esols pnf'
j posee OF sv4dihg the duties IMPOSED BY ihs
lave Of their native country sts which, o4
becoming naturslizcd 'hefes,a they ~ one
repair, and 'tiiou6h' never retarning 20 th.
Unitsd Stsles. tEey still claim ne inter
pos7tish Of lhe Govsrameatsss 'eiti16nss->
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-17
TEIRfToRIAL CLAIMS.

I shall submit for the consideration of
the Senate, the convention for the adjust
ment of possessory claims in Washington
Territory, arising out Of. the treaty of the
18th Of June, 1916. between the United
States and Great Britain, and which have
been the source Of some disgniet among
the citizens of that now rapidly i'm
proving part OF the country.