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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26

{ As fond memory with her thousand whispers
brings freshly to mind the misty past, we behold
again the afectionate parents Of other years, the
loving blue eyed, faxsn-hared merry sister ol
our childhood years, long since in heaven and
do you wonder that, as my surviving sister and
myself, the last of eight of us, stood side by side
and viewed where was once our happy home,
and saw the sad change time had made, that W.
felt s,rrowiul. The old wooden house vher,
love ever dwelt, is no more the black cherry
trees into whose eafy branches | was wont to
climb, and shake down the rich fruit into the
snow white aprons Of my merry sisters, long ago
fell beneath the woodlands axe; the garden
among whose beauties we whied away many hap.
py hours with the bee and the butt erfy is pow-
ed under, and all that remains it is a currant
bush or two, set out forty years ago by our dear
mothers hand and we looked in vain for the
smallest relic Of that eafy little arbor, where 10
the twilight Of warm summer days we have often
rected our Sabbath school lessons to her who i,
now with the angels
Again we stand 10 that sacred enclosure where
sleep many loved one, and plusiug beside those
little mounds Of earth we felt sorry to think that
duty would so soon call IA away from the hallow
ed spot. am not ashamed to say that the warm
drops found their way between my rebellion, eye
lids, az, standing there, mused over the past,
and realized how our circle Of hIbrothers and
sisters had dwinded down to two
Though no word was spoken, knew my re.
gretful feelings were shared by her who stood by
my side, for her eyes, ike mine, were suffused
with tears.
We are back again, in the whirl Of great city,
with its allurements and s manifold calls upon
The attention. but the recollection Of this visit to
tho green hills Of Caledonia County, and Of the
kindness which we experienced there at the hands
of friends, both old and new will not soon be for
gotten. 8.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26

But the unknown, without paying the slight
est attention to what the young man said, went
on, and crossed the antechamber. The servants
rose at his approach, and the guards saluted
him with respect.
Michael Angelo followed with increasing
1neasuess
d" Can he hold some station in the palace "
thought he, rather uneasy at the idea. 4" In
lhat case am wrong ia speaking so freely.
Well, after all, my faun belongs to me, aud
be must return it il is my work. AT all even Is
can pay him for The marble"
The unknown trayersed the gallery and the
saloon without the least impedinent.
The unknown now opened the door OF
chamber regally furnished ,'and rich with objects
OF art OF the greatest value
The young scul plor paused on the Threshold,
apeechless and trembling his bodness had
"a te forsaken him and he gave himself up as
iost. He had certainly offended a person Of
Immense power, when that person could 50 I'M
cerlm0niously enter the private apartments Of
L0renz de hledic, without even being 50 much
AZ announced As he er deavored to stammer
forth few words of apology, he raised his
eyes, and, to his astonisment, beheld his aun's
head resting on a rich pedestal.
You seq my iriend," said the unknown,
IN the same kind tone, " that have removed
your fann from the garden, but to put it in a
more worthy place
- But, good beavers - exclaimed the young
artist assalled by new terror, Z" what Will the
prince say when he sees this wrelched attempt
Of mine amongst 80 many precious Objects OF
art?"
" The prince approves Of ii and, as proof
of what cay, he extends to you his hand IN to.
sen Of appreciation. Come, my young friend,
will you not take it?"
Any other would hare fallen on his knees at
the princes eet but Michael Angelo, moved
even to tears, could only hang his head while
he cordially pressed the hand which was held
out to him.
" From this day forth, consider yourself as
one OF my family, my young friend, F" said the
prince you shall work in my studio, you
shall dine ut my table, and DO treated as my
son Go to my wardrobe and let them give you
a handsome violet mantle, equal to that worn on
festive occasions by Peterand John Of Medics."
My lord answered the young sculptor,
much affected before | accep, your precious
Iavors allow me to run to my father, that lie
may share my happiness he dlsdains my love
1i art, and has turned me out of doors as q
worthless and idle son ; | would return TO him
humble and obedlent. | know my father.
Though ina xible, he is just and perhaps,
when he knows what has happened to me, in
stead OF regretting it, he will have a right to be
glad of my fault. And from this day forth
may proudly present myself, not only at home,
but everywhere Tor has not Lorenzo Of Medi.
u.s. the greatest man of his time, conferred on
ne the tile OF artist q
" lis well, my SON, replied the prince !" re-
urn to yodr home and to your father, and an
iounce 70 him that my patronage shall be ex-
ended to all his family and also that | per-
nit him 10 present himself, whenever he wishes,
It the palace, to demand of me whatever Office
shall best suit his taste -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26
A Soldiers Letter--No. SO.

CAMP NEAR BRANDY STATION, April 10, 1864.
EDITOR FREEMAN The news here in camp
is not very startling just now. Cold weather and
rain-storms seem to pIepouderaie in the statistics
Of The weather, with an occasional sunny, spring
like day, just to show how pretty smile Dame
Nature can wear when the chooses TO do 90,
About one week ago, one dark aud very stormy
night, several men deserted from the regiment,
but were overlaken and brought back again the
next morning by the cavalry sent after them AZ
they we're missed. There we're seven Of them,
and SIX we're retaken and one escaped. The Rap
pahannock was swollen by the rain, and these ad.
voutuTers cund it more difficult to cross than
they had expected
That same night two railroad bridges between
here aud Alexandra were swept away or rendered
useless for the time, and cur supplies were cut of
till they we're repaired. The worst inconvenience
that we boys felt was IN being obliged TO fall
back upon hard tack, aud The loss of our daily
mail. This interruption was soon r,medied and
now we are enjoying our daily bread and daily
mail as usual.
The great topic oi discussion and interest just
now among some Of the old boys, who have
not re'enIisted, is as TO when their time Of ser.
vice will expire. Even those who came oat with
the regiment at 6rst are not entirely satisfied on
this point. Their opinions are divided, some
thinking that they will be freemen the first Of
June, and others not expecting that glad day be.
fore the twentieth There is claimed to be most
excellent authority for believing that the old
soldiers in the whole brigade will be discharged
the first Of June. Positive evidence to that effect
il s said, has been received by ,omo from the
State authorities Of Vermont aud there eau be
no doubt about it. On The other hand those less
sanguiue, but more reasonable, believe ,ha, they
will tayo to wait I'LL the twentieth OF June, which
is the third anniversary Of their muster into the
United States seryi.e. Then there are ths re-
cruils tbOt have joined the regiment a, various
timos. These have more reason 10 debate the
/ question than the old men.
We have Ave d,iinc, classes Of recruits. rhe
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26

The "CTvLzIYo INSTITUTION. I'm the news
Of last week We find the following item, from Flor
ida:
The Rebels had made raid upon Magnon,
aud burned two large hotes which we're soon to
have been taken By our side for hospitals. Two
---p---- - IL - ~~-y - -'-'- -""eis
more than year since were finally caught,
brought to Pllalka, and, without trial OF any kind,
elevated BY the necks TO brarch of tree-an
sdmiring crowd Of chvaIry looking on while they
we're choking to death. Ooe of the black niger,
slave, cIattel rascals did not die soon enough to
please the delicate ladies who had come forth to
see the black fool who loved freedom kick and
squirm so some OF the OhvaIry took the par
tnaIlous rogue down, had pi, dug, put him in,
buried him up TO The neck, so that every one Of
the " born arstocracy" could see that there was
a real live "nigS GER" in the hole, and then finish
ed the entertainment by scrunching his internal
wool,y head with the butts Of their muske's,
scattering his brains (for, strange aud foolish as
the ways OF God may seem, even "niggers'
have brain',) all over the consecraled ground.
Then the chivalrous owner wiped the b-ains of
his musket with bis ladyloves perfumed hand
k.rchief, ordered bis boss ogger to make out
bill against the county for the loss Of slave
destroyed in case Of absolute necessity, and the
crowd Departed TO drink eternal prosperity to the
patrinrcha relation"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26
l)oetrp.
a Scene for a Study,

White lay the!suoW over roof over void
VIII hung the moon In tho frosty sky
And hudded sheep that crouched In the fold
Wore the white raiment dropping from on high
But little window, rustic and cd,
Cleaned cheerily red on the wanderers nigh
4 painter passed on his way that night
&" What scene for study p the painter mh
Fairly gmmers that ruby light,
IcIces fringe Il from caves o'erheAd,
o moon thou art gho,uy Oworld thou ART white
IA look in a. the winboR all warm ami red.'
SO he tojke'-but whatever his eyos nj ghl see
His panel told not, his lips dumb.
might guem but who would listen me
And the days Of the painter had told their sum.
Would you know SOU valt tlll your s,u is free,
And y2u two meet in the world 10 come.
Here is the study the painter wrought
little way oa that window glows,
Aud The prints of the children's feet are brought
Up to the doorssy, athwart the SHOWS,
And the moonbesn falls like an after thought,
Ana siversthe pathway who nov rspo'e.
Cold ihow, The world and The sky roand about,
And warm breaks that ru 'dy light between
Of the painters thought need not doubt,
For l3ug like his study Bis life has been
Al long time hrs lot was to walk without,
From The one light apart ina wlnlerly scene.
But hope where she ahle aske, fresss 40 more
hope where winter Is over and gone
For the cold of the night that went before
10 almost fofFets how be made bis moan
And almost forgsts how they closed the door
And soloed him 10 walk in he word--aloRs
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26

AN H0NEsT DEAc)S-Daacon N. was an hon
est old codger, a kind neghbor, aud u good
christian, believing IN the Presbyterian creed to
the fullest extent /; but, lackaday the deacon
would occasionally get exceedingly mellow"
AID almost every Sunday at mis- dinner, he
would indulge in his favOrlte cider brandy to
such an extent that il was with difficulty that
be reached his pew IN the broad aisle near the
pulpit, and between the minister and the village
squire's. One Sunday morning the minister
tJl1 his flock that he should preach sermon
Iouihing meny glaring sins so conspicuous
among them aud he hoped they would listen
attentlyey, and not finch II he happened to be
severe. Ihe afternoon came and the house was
full everybody turned out to hear their neigh
b.rs +" dressed down by the minister, who al
ter we'll openin his sermon, commenced upon
tue transgressors with loud voice, with the
question, " where IL the drunkard Z" A SOL
emn pause succeeded toe inquiry, when up rose
Deacon N, hls iace red from frequent draughts
OF ms iavorto drink, and staadying himself as
well as he could by the pew rail. looked up to
the parson and replied IN u trembling and pl-
plng voice, " Her, lam.
OF course u Consideration in the congregation
was the result OF the honest deacon's response !;
however, the parson went on with his remarks
as he had written them, cemmenting severely
upou the drunsard, and closed by warnl0g them
u iorsaSe at once such evil habits, II they would
seek salvation and Gee from the coming wrath.
rhe deacon then made bow and seated himself.
=" And now" asked the preacher in his loud
est tones, "where is the hypocrlte ~
pause, bat 40 one responded. Eyes were
turned upon this and that man, but the most
glances seemed rect.d to the sqoire's pew, and
indeed the parson seemed 10 squiut barJ in that
direction. The deacon saw wnere the shalt was
almed, or where it should be aimed, and RISING
once more, leaned over his pew to the squire,
whom he tapped on the shoulder and thus ad-
dressed him Come, squire, why don't you
stand up3 did when he called on me-"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26

with him and doing good service. Thus the
work of restoring the South, freeing the slaves,
elevating and enlightening the unhappy race, is
progressing nobly. The work is extensive, and
requires time and labor, but of an Importance
waranting all the attention The country oln
bestow upon il. Truly,
SIDNEY ). BoYcE.
Capt. 9th Infantry, ID A.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26
From the Gulf Department.

The Sanny SoWh-0rangs Groues--the Cane.
Brake Seanp,-- The Freedmea-Ths African
Solder" Married under the Flag"
FoSr ST. pmLlr, La, April 10th, 1864
Editor OF THE FREEMAN 1T this could carry
with i; ono sunny ray, oe one mellow gale from
this climate, it would ba an agreeable pleasure
to my friends in Vermont to receive 1t. The
Sunny South is term applied to this country
ni.he bstter regard Tor truth than is the case
with mos. tina, is said Of the institutions or
tao people Certainly more delightful clmat,
could not have beon 10 Paradise, nor more rare
variety Of swest-scaniol lowers and vegetatious
No, 30 much, however, can he sad Of III,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-04-26
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The three rules given by the celebrated John
Hunter for the resriug OF healthy children we're,
" Plenty Of milk, plenty # sleep, and plenty o
ilanneL"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
L0AFlN0 soUTHERNERs IN EURopp

There are crowds Of southerners loafne about
London md Paris these times, looking more
vicious and quite as needy as any Italian beg
gars neqnenting those cities. They make great
pretenslons Of being gentlemen, are intensely
chivalre, snd Iaost Of them given to boastinG
gaming and strong drink late Paris lette,
says:
The evidences Of Southern pauperism ore
glaring In Paris. But few Of item can afford
to live ia the Grand Hotel, which, however.
continues 10 be faVoriie haunt Of Southernrrs
-Erlanger being one of the slaveholders Of the
hotel comPany-and in the evening one mich,
fancy Oneself in the spottwood House. at Nieh.
mond, OR in tho New York Hotel lin buchanan i
tlmes.) To the comparatively well.oIl Southern
ers, who room in the hotel are added the orowls
OF the shoit-cashed, who venture forth in ,be
evening from their subterfhnean hiding places
to swell tie secession lhrong in the bar room
(egfel of the Grand Hotel. These unsbaVeI
shirtless, and penniess Mississippians hold .of,
converse, and spit and chew with sinister.lool'
ing AlabamiaDs. The cause Of the Rebellion i.
written upoH their dark brows; and after trv;ra !
in vain TO borrow few francs for tobaeco and
brandy, they rush back in despair 10 ~
Baulevards, back 10 their dreary aeus in tbt
back alleys and miserable lanes, where ths
Americainss du sud abound. and where thei,
mode Of living adds little TO the financial n,
fashionable reputation of the Confederacy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
THE CHA RLEsToN MERCURY FELIcITA.
TING THE SOUTH UPON THE ADVANTA
dES OF AN ARMISTICE. .

NHw YoRK, Nov. T.--Adyices of the g7th ult
from Newberne, N. c., are received Lien,
Brown, of the Commissary Department of New
bern has arrived, and reports the fever consid-
erably abated Sanitary regulations are being
enforced which il Is hoped will be eifectual in
p preventing the further rAvages of the fever. A
white frost had occurred, which had a sautary
eject The fever is represented as being Of the
most malignant character, yielding very little
to medical remedies.
The Charleston Mercury says that President
Davis, who has been opposed to making apy
concessions whatever 10 the enemy has bean
finally prevailed upon to grant an armistiee Ia
the North, provided it is solicited in a resnact-
ful manner "This proposed armis tice. if gran =.
ted, says the Mercury, "rases the blockade bv
labd and sea, which will enable our peonle Il
lay in large amouRt Of supplies.-The desert
ers from our service will then be glad to return
In order TO receive their pay and an honorable
discharge, which will give US an additional
force Of two hundred thousand veterans Then.
il hOstiities are resumed, the South is sure Of
SUCCESS Therefore we lese nothing by this ex-
pertinent of the Yankees, who have openly con.
feSsed that they are whipped, by proclaiming
the war on their part is failure.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
The Autumn Leaf.


BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
"Frail leaf of Autumn, dancing by,
Pause in thy course, and tell me why
Thou, whom late did view
Clad in dress Of lively green,
Art now SO differently seen.
All robed in crimson hue!"
A voice like that which midst the trees
10 wakened by the Autumn breeze,
Seemed from the leaf to steal.
upon the dog woods branch played.
Which first does, by its changing shade,
Winters approach reveal"
."Jask Frosta first touch that chi14 cue veins,
unr coats OF this gay crimson stains
Our heRlthful green is lost
hut quite the contrary, mankind
Will in their oTn experience find
And prove il to their cost
"For those Of you do green remain,
Who, warned by FrOst's chill touch 10 vain.
Still choose 10 shake with cold.
While the vast rooms at Tower Hall,
For prices 80 extremely small.
DO good warm clothing hold"
Select your clothing from our ready made
stock, and thereby secure goods equal 10 stvie
nj, matsJill. wOrkmSnship, to any made to order,
at rs to 90 per cent lower prices. We have a
full and complete assortment Of the newest
choicest, aud most des s,rable styles Of goods.
purchdisd at tie iossf prices Of Me season for casi
srclusiUsiy, and sold for cash exclusively, there
fore, at the lowest prices possible. All can be
nued at once from our stock without DELAY
or trouble,
TOWER HALL.
GlS MARKET Street,
BENNETT & co
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
CITY MATTERS.

WATER RENTERS TAKE NOTICE.
All persons who have sold Property during the
present year, must give notice 10 writing at the
office Of the Water Department Tenth and King
Streets, on or before the 30th day Of November,
and Insert in the notice the name Of the person
purchasing the property, otherwise they will be
held liable for the rent OF the next year,
Also, all persons who may wish to discontinue
the use of the Water or any portion Of il, must
give notice as above, snd pay So for cutting
of The plpes, as no alteration will bemade in any
bill after that date
A. PRITCHARD,
Supt. Of Water Works
Republican, Commonwealth and Inquirer
please copy.
Oct 10. Oct II lnOV 80.
United States internal Revenue.
To THE TAN PAYERS OF DIVISION NO. /. .
The United stales Deputy Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue, for Division No / comprising Will.
mington Chrstiana. lirAndywine and Mill Greek
Hds., informs the Manufacturers, Butchers and
others, that the duties and taxes accruing upon
their returns to the Assessor for the month of
September, 1864, will be due on the Goth day of
October, 1864, and that be will be at his
office, 90 and after the goth until the 3lst Of
0ctOber,f for the purpose OF receiving the same.
Payment 10 all cases to be made 10 gold or silver
coin or in Treasury notes issued under the au-
thorty of the United States, or in notes Of banks
organized under the act to provide National
Currency, and known as National Banks
All persons not ayailing themselves of the op.
portunity Of the time named, will subject them.
selves 20 m addition of ten per cent ON the
amount due.
JOHN P. HILYARD. Deputy Collector.
Office GIG Market Street Office hours I,
- A. NJ, l tod p, NJ. oct. 20.2w.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04
ANOTHER STAR ADDED TO OUR FLAG
Nevada Admitted as a State. -Proclama
tion by the President.
BY ihs President Of the United states Of Amerie.
a PROCLAMATION.

q
WHEREAS, the Compress Of the Uuited States
passed an act which was approved on the 2lst
day Of March last, entitled ''an net to enable the
people OF Nevada 10 form constitution and
State government" and Tor The admission of
such Stale into the Union on an equal footing
with the original States.
And whereas, the said constitution aud State
government have been formed pursuant to tue
conditions prescribed by the fifth section of the
act Of Congress aforesaid, ami also a copy OF the
constitution and ordinances have been submitted
to the President Of the United States.
Now, therefore, be it known, that /, Abraham
Lincoln, President Of tue United States, in &C
cordance with the duty imposed upon me by the
act Of Congress aforesaid, do hereby declare and
proclaim that the said State of Nevada is MI
mitted into the Union on On equal footing with
the original States.
10 witness whereof | have hereunto Get my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington this thirty.
iTst day Of October, in the year Of cur Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four and
Of the independence of the United States tLe
eighty-ninth.
Signed ABRAUAM LIYootn
By the President
wN II. SEWARD, Secretary Q; State.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-04

RAILROAD AcoiDxNT.--A man named Martin
Coney, accidentally fell between two cars Of the
train that was returning to Wilmington With the
delegation OF democrats that left this city in the
evening to attend the copperhead procession in
Philadelphia. The train passed over his legs
and cut them of. lie died last Sunday morning
about O'clock. lie was brckayer aud a
resident OF this city. lie leaves wife and a
number OF small children TO mourn their less.
cLoAEs AND HooP SKIRTs.-I shall open on
Saturday, November 9th, a large and well.selec-
ted stock OF Cloaks, which were made expressly
for the Broadpay Reidl trade all bought FIR
edsd since the fall in uold. The latest styles
and made Of the best materials at prlces from
$40 TO $50. We also manufacture the best
Hoop Skirt IN The Voyli. which we are selling
less than New York Retail Prices
WILLIAM H. hyde, Agent,
Eighth aud Market Streets.
FIRE.--The house Of Henry Templeman in St
Georges Hundred, was consumed by fire one
nigh, last week, with all its contents, One hun,
dred aud twenty dollars were also burnt. The
names iguitsd from the due, and the roof was
about falling in, when they wero discovered -
He has already contracted with Nathan Simmons
Of Middletown, for the erection Of new dwell
ing