Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-10-18

" evidence to convict and the SINAI fine imposed,
render it On easy matter for NE offender to r.
peat the otfeuse almost with impunlly and IN
some instances, where a conviction has been bad,
the fine, though imposed to the full extent Of the
law, has been PROMPTLY paid, and the oflense RS
peaed almost in the face Of the court who lm-
posed IT, At the high rates which have been
paid abroad as well as here in our own State, for
recruit, i! is an easy matter to pay the hns I'M
posed, and atiIl leave to The prty obtaining the
recruit large margin for profit, while tho victims
10 this abuse have been led away from their duties
TO their own State to find too late that they have
been mrst shamelully deceived and imposed upon.
In addition to this, the practice which has OBJ
ained to so large an extent here 10 The stale, o.
raihckng in substitutes and recruits, has oFerated
very periodically to the service, and with all The
Effort. Of the Smte authorities seconded by the
officers Of the United States within the State, it
ha, been found almost impossible to reach the
difficulty ana prevent the traffic.
would invite your 'er Gus attention % ih- sab
ect, aud recommend such amendments n the
present law, providing the most stringent and
summary remedies, az will not only rtf'c ually
prohibit the attempt TO enlist men for Other States
but slso put an end TO the system Of "subsIltrte
brokerage at home.
INSPECTOR or FINANCE.
Under the law requiring the Governor annually
to appoint an Inspector Of Finance, 10 Assist the
Auditor OF Account, 10 his annual examination Of
the Ireaurers department, and to examine the
hooks and papers IN the Auditors department,
appointed Evelyn Pierpont, Esq, Of Rutland, who
duly accepted the appointment, and entered upon
the duties Of the Office.
The SOLDIERS
Fresh in the memory Of US all are the deeds OF
noble valor ard uudaunted heroism achieved by
the gaIIin. SOM Of Vermont during the pact ye'r.
llntofy furnishes 10 brighter record Ihan theirs.
10 every conflict, on every bstsls ted, over and
always the lsyncIbe heroes u The Green Noun
tain state. Their thio sud wasted ranks snetk 10
languIg, stronger than words, Of their daring
bravery, their undying devotion and thar fervent
patriotism and, in ihrr yoIrs, w1eA tbs glitter
~ ponp asd cTcum'tasos Of war shall have be
cone mtllowsd into 'ober history, tho memory 81
their high achievement. will still remain fresh as
new 10 the hearts ~ oil true palritts, ard lhtir
names viii be treasured As household sord,, and
b. rsheaf,cd to generations yet 10 come 10 klndls
anew in their hearts tAc sentiment Of loyalty and
patriotism.
10 hose still engaged in the deadly strife would
we this day speak in words Of encouragement and
praise 10 them does the nation lock with cor
tdence and hopS for IL drli'ennre from the foe
that seeks to destroy i. To them are tururd the
waiting eyes Of million, of oondSmen, with trust
fuI faith for deavepnce from the power OF TIT
oppe"or
For The fallen In our hearts do We mourn
for lhem, and yet not altogether in ssdne"
Theirs was glorious death. They died a, thu
patriot loves TO die, martyrs 10 the glorious cause
n their country ard though their forms Ii
whieaiag on stranger soil yet tboy still live II
the hearts Of their countymen, crowned with al
imperistabe fame
There shall resist tbs empire ft.ciy
When hms is DER, ssd ..rts have passed away
Cold IN the dust the persisted heart may lie,
But thai whish warned 1t once ear never die -
The STATE AND THE COUNTRY.
Once more has Vermont uttered in anguag,
not TO be mistaken, her devotion to the great anC
cardinal principles Of " Free ON and Unity" il
the great struggle IL which the nation is now con
vused, she has pursued no doubtful or hesita'iny
course, bit has steadily devoted herself with al
the strength Of her resources, to the great and
parau cunt idea of sustaining It's integrity. Freely
has she offered hei Sons, and with unsparIng hand
has she gwen Of b er substance, and now in the
great crisis, when the returning season for the
election Of a Chief Magistrate to preside over
the councils Of the nation, enters to disturb the
already distracted state Of the country, when upon
the issues # this contest hang the last hopes OF
rebels 10 arms aud their Dmpathzsr' at homr,
she proudly lcads the van, aud sounds the key
note in the great and gor Gus anthem Of lhe
Union.
The sigma victories Of our rmiss have inspired
the Country with new aud increasing confidence
aud tn ever narrowing circle Of The co1alct al,
,utes US beyond doubt that the end ia drawing
near, and That The pove' OF the re ELLEN IA hs
being broken. This day our htarls are doubl,
chtere by tidinSs of renewed expressions OF 10y
atty 4, state after ,iste declares ia unat.rab'
determination 10 yndcaIe the power OF Govern
ment, to accept n. terms Of dhapo lrAb,o peiC'
but to 6shl on till the as ,esige Of treason
,hal be removed, and all the states shall reiuri
to their rghuu allegiance
Gentlemen Of tie S.nale and House of Repre-
! sentauves, 10 you are now committed the sacre
trusts Of the Constitution. 10 the hope that you
labots will 10 character I.d by hat spirit Of har
mony and sound dellhcritiOn 40 ESSENTIAL 10 wis
and prudent legislation, commend you to III
guidance and direction Of HIM who rules the dd'
TIMES of nations, implorlng you to seek His eour
sci at all times, aud to 40 lsg.late that the Con
MOI wealth may be advanced 10 all her materi'
e interests, ant hat al one Of the great ,isterhoo
OF States, Vermont may slill maintain her hlg
u position, aud be made TO contribute for he ulur
U a. she has in times past to the extent Of all h,
J. resources, TO the maintenance of the Oovsfnmel
T. under which We have so long lived aid prosperet
) j. GREGORY SMITH.
Executive CHAMBER,
J. Montpelier, Oct. 10, 1864