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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12
THE RESTORATION OF THE RE-
BELLI0Us STATES.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.


Our readers are aware that Congress, just be-
fore adjlurning, passed bill relating to the re-
construction Of the rebellious States, quite IN
like the method proposed by President Lincoln
The Presiden! has seen fit to veto this bill, ami
al The same time, with the rather doubtful, pol
icy Of endeavoring to please everybody, has
given an informal approval OF the bill. 1t is
unfortunate tina. Congress aod the President
could not have agreed in the matter, as the pres
ent reconstruction policy has no authority, and
binds nobody, Congress having expressly repu
diated it. The President has issued tho follow
ing proclamation respecting this bill,--leavlng
" reconstruction pretty much where Douglas
eit Slavery to the " Squatter Soyereigns -"
WASHINGTON, July 9, 1864.
" hereas, al the late session Of Congress, the
bill was passed to guarantee certain States
whose governments have been usurped OF over
thrown, Republican form OF government, and
Whereas sad bill vas presented to the Presl-
dent for approval less than an hOlr before the
sine die adjournment Of sud session, and was
NOV rIsH0u ny ullni ana
hereas said bill contains, amons other
things, plan Tor restoring the States 10 rebel
lion to proper and practical relation in the
Union, which plan expressed tho sense OF Con
gresa upon the subject, aad which plan 1t is now
thought fit to lay before the people for c)nsld-
Grafton
Now therefore, |, Abraham Lincoln. President
OF the United States, DO proclaim that while
am, rs | was IN December last, when by procla-
nation propounded plan for restoration, uu-
prepared by d l0rnaI approya! Of this bill to be
lnHexbly committed 10 any single plan Of
restoration, and while | am also unprepared to
declare that free State Constitutions and gov.
e,nmen,s already adopted md installed in Ar
kansas and Louisiana shall be set aside aud held
| for nought, thereby repeIHng and disconragng
toe loyal ctlzsns who nave set 40 the same, az
to further effort or to declare constitutional
competency in Congress to abolish slavery in the
States, but am at the same tlme sincerely no
| ping anu expecting that c)nsulutonal amend.
ment abolshing slavery throughout the nation
may be adopted
Nevertheless am fully satisfied With the sYs-
TEN for restoration contained IN the bill Us one
very proper plan tor tho loyal people OF any
State choosing to adopt 10, 4nd that | am and
at all times snail be prepared to give the execu-
tive AID and assistance y any such people So
soon as military RESISTANCE to she United States
shall have been suppressed in any such State,
and the people thereof shall hayo sufficiently re
turned to their obedience ~ the Constitution
and laws u the United States, IN which case
Military Governors si'. Do appointed, with d.
recdons to proceed according to the bill.
In testimony whereof have aereunto set my
hand and caused the seal vi The United States to
be affixed
Sgned) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President
WILLIAM II SEWARD, Seo'ry Of State
Washington, July 8, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12
Some Rebels Disheartened.

We have been shown letter, written by a
rebel soldier from Camp Harper, Miss, in Janu,
AIRY last which il interesting and 'ugsesti,,
enough to bear copying in part. 1t was addressed
to the writer's sister. We have taken libertis
with the spelling, and grammar, as the write
evidently never had the benefit Of common
school education, but otherwise We copy faith
fully;
81 have got my satisfaction of this war, anC
am not alone though it seems TO ne from the
way people write to their friends they want then
to fight and all get killed. They encourage them
to 20 ahead. | think If they knew the sentiment,
of the soldiers, they would change their way Of
writing The soldiers are mighiy out Of heart
They have almost glpen Il up. For myself, have
fought them like hell, and expect TO continue tC
fight them, but am fearful il will never do me
nor suy Of you any good. Our officers have quit
studying about fighting aud gone to frolckirg
There is hardly night but they are gone to a
party. II We did not have ten acre, Of land to q
on. they would cry out ave are not whipped !
aud why because they ave doing better than
they ever did before. But that
is getting to be the patriotism Of our country.
| They will 70 on in this way and say, I" Go and
soldier and fight and we will whip them" They
will sacrifice the last soldiers lie to save The
negro aud TIE almighty dollar. That is all they
care for.
think the soldier has enough to dishearten
him in numbers Of ways. 10 the first place We
are losing territory all the time. 10 the second
place our money isn't worth anything, 10 North
Carolina they won't have il at all. liza man stays
all night they will give him his bill before they
will have Confederate money. They say il isn't
worth anything to them aud there is right
mart talk of their going back into the Union. In
third place We are not strong enough TO fight the
numbtr we have 10 tight. | could mention a
great many things that are disheartening to the
soldiers, but know you are a good seoesSlonist,
and don't wish TO hurt your feeling, But those
big guns you hear SO much about have changed
my notions to great extent though know
that our cause is a just one, and expect 10 fght
to sustain it, hope the time is not far off when
things will change, and we will drive the oussed
devils out Of our country. Then We will be
happy people. Till then God speed the day, for
! an tired Of this kind of life"
There is 10 misIaking the feeling of despond
ency in the aboye,-and since the time it wal
written the rebels have had little to encourage
them. The poorer class Of whites, such as the
author Of the above letter, are and have been SICK
Of the war, but ther leaders viii not give it up SC
long as there is ray Of hope. The power cf the
leaders must be broken by defeats OF their armies
and then the soldiers will be ready enough to give
up 6ghting, for they are tired Of that kind o
life
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12
SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Advance In the subscription Price OF the
Freeman.

From the first of the present month the sub
criphon price of the FREEMAN to those who
have not already paid in advance, will be $500
per year when paid in advance, otherwise,
$3.50.
We have besitated until admonished by the
enhanced cost of everything which enters into
the manufacture of a Newspaper that further
delay would be ruinous, to take this step
Other papers in the State have already increased
their rates Our neighbor, the Watchman. will
this week announce It's terms the same as ours.
Aud the patrons of the FREEMAN will, we trust,
at once understand that this advance has become
an absolute necessity, 10 return to US part OF
the increased expense Of publishing newspa-
per and we ask their continued support.
~ Subscribers!who have received unreceipt.
ed bills at tho old terms, by returning the bills
with the money called for by them, at once,
vii have their bills recelpted and returned to
them, aud have credit accordingly otherwise
they must conform to the advanced rates.
Montpelier, July |, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

The President, in accordance with the Joint
resolution of Congress, has issued proclamation
appointing the fret Thursday ct August next
as day Of humiliation and prayer ior the peo
pie of the United States, recommending them
to confess aud repent Of their manifold Sins,
and implore the compassion and forgiveness Of
the Almighty and to pray, that, il consistent
with His will, the existing rebellion may be
speedily Suppressed, and the supremacy Of the
Constitution and laws of the United States be
established throughout the states that iha
rebels may lay down then arms, and speedily
return to their allegiance THAI they may not
be utterly destroyed that the efusion of blood
may be stayed, and that amity and fraternity
may be restored, aud peace established through
out our borders.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

We are indebted to Hon Rot.
son for the following statement D..
Union School
A very satisfactory examination
School in this village was made
the term The Committee and
number of parents and other Gin,
the examination, which lasted fl.
scholars generally acquitted TAR.
some remarkably well giving ovid
teachers had been faithful aud Tho,
several departments.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

FIR AT raT SrRlSorlELp ARsoRr The old
lOrging shop at the United States Armory at
Springfield Mass, was destroyed by fire Satur
day evening, the "a. The loss s get down at
$50 900 The fire will cause but triflng sus.
pension OF work at the armory, and few II any
worAmen will be thrown out OF employment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

A stop has been put 10 the OuDases on tho
colored persons in the New York street cars.
The police baye boon told thai their business ls
not to help conductors remove colorrd passen-
gers, but 10 defend the latter 10 their Eighi to
ride, and to arrest the conductors, who outrage
.hcse rights as breakers OF tho public peace.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

The Republican State Convention In Michigan
has nowina ted Henry Ii. Cmfo, OF Geuesee
county Tor Governor end John 0weno Of Way ne
Ulanty for State Treasurer.
Congress adjourned ihc Fourth Of July
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

No. 4 3" 81
No. 5 "a
No. 6 "a
In all the schools 34
Grammar department Y
The whole expense Of the scho
year has been about $3,ll0. Inc
ademical department, made w Of |
items
Teachers
Jenitor
Wood
Insurance
Making up taxes
Washing house
Printing
Money expended engaging teac
Lighting house, brushes, statoll
and other small items
The receipts are as follows
Public money from state scho0
and interest 90 Surplus fund
Tuition in Union School
Tuition in Academy
Grammar fund
Amount paid from tax
There are some extra expense
10 the above which will occur eacI
in amount. The amount the 4
about $50, mostly for repairs IN
additional seats IN school rooms
The expenses and receipts, DIV |
ion and Academica department.
Expense Of q rooms in Union Del
Receipts from public money and
Expense Of Washington County "a
mar SohOO.
Receipts from rent Of land. o..
ton out OF village
Amount paid by Union Disuict
The incidental expenses Of ta
alt been provided for by the tai b
when the whole amount lie paid |
ury there will be a sufficient oven |
needful repairs about the hous
year S stock OF wood on hand 10
The balance due for school b I
september |, 1864, will be s40. /
ance due the district for LAND ,o I
a lItis ies4 than $1,000, anotbf q
ceus 90 tue dollar OF traction 0'et
of ana leave the district free Of /
Il oln hardly be expected lar |,
IRENE high prices now ruling iu }
aud aim st every commodity, the 4
school can be kept down to The 4
ure. Tee committee, howevd \
the school to depreciate in repuas
endeavor to continue lie improve
penditures will BE- made as lighipa
economy rigiily lhercd to AZ
the school must be OF the high
kind, and none but cJmpeteut 4
teachers employed.
The tuition in the Or mmM
been quite too low, lower than
an inferior grade The price v .
not, however, so high as many 3
a lower standard.
The interest manifested by til, I
village in the late examination AL
erclses show that they appreciaI, a
Of having q good SCHOOL, and with 9
and cooperation, we will be .ur
Other The attention of parents
difference between the number
the average ATTENDANCE, the W
OF scholars pretending to attend
the actual average that dad attea
sences from school should neygs
less absolutely necessary, the 10
b3iore dewitt 1t length upon Us
regret the necessity Of alludiag 2
the injurious effect, not only 90 @
sent, but on the whole school, ss
ne committee can do TO less thai Y
parents 10 see to it that their CHI =
slant in their attendance while 'hH
of the school. Ii it becomes nectsf'l
out for quarter, very vel Pun
day absences interfere with ever Y
the absent scholars belong, AMI % 7
day the absentees can easily be a'
Rotations. Parents should ara.
teacher in bringing their chlldIa
class, instead OF suffering then
and when the scholar fails on SOS
from school, the parent partlcIP
ure. The absence Of each sChS
on the record and it is hoped ih
another year will show a gr@
over the past.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

vessels, valued at many thousand,
our En- ip-oVners will all breath. .
sunk.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

A HARD Cur.--ln reply to one OF Carrot
Davis reasonable speeches il the United States
Senate, Senator Chandler Of Michigan stated that
be moved the resolution Of expulsion against
John G. Breckenridge, but, he added, " regre.
that did 80, for it created the vacancy now filed
by the senator from Kentucky (Mr. Davs.") The
latter was 50 iniunaIed at this thrust, that be
jumped to bis feet and appeared for the moment!
as 4 intending tp bring ona persona collision, ou,
goop thought better oii.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12
FoREIGN NEWS.

BY the arrival It the Nova-Scotian, which
eft Liverpool On the 9Th, at noon, we have one
Jay later news from Europe.
AT the last meeting Of tue London Conference
ou the 18th Of June, tlc representatives OF the
German Powers read declaration in which
hey throa upon Denmark the whole RESPONSE
lllity for the failure OF the Conference. A letter
rom the Emperor Of Russia announced that he
had ceded ms claims to llul tein to the Grand
Duke of 0ldeuburg, This involves a repuda
ton ON the part Of Russia OF the treaty OF 1852.
4 vote OF thanks to E.rl Rujsel the President
of the Conference, was unanimously passed
Earl Russell expressed hope that at all events
the independence of the Danish monarchy would
be respected. Marshal Wrangel has been order
ed by his Government to ree5mmeucc hoStiitios
on June %, aud an immediate cl,aok npon Al.
sen was expected. pfos.ia IN olnjuuctidn with
Austria, will propose to che Federal Diet TO
declare war against Denmark.
The Tories Of England are preparing great
onslaught on the Ministry, The Times declares
IN favor OF non interference
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

|, is roughly est,Wato1 that Congress during
its late session, appropriated over $1,000 ,OOO,-
0Oo including the bounties to new troops, to he
paid from the SPECIAL income tax. The tax at
the higheet estimates viii not bring more than
$4,000 900 into the treasury. We should like
to have these congressman fad the paym ont Of
their own salaTic' stopped until they had voted
taxes enough 10 pay at least 0ne-hali tho current
expenses Of the government This would bring
them to their senses il nothing else would,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

CoTToS Cotton and cotton goods have ad
vanOed In price slnse the rebellion, many hun
bred per cent Indeed cotton is pob .bly now
selling, for our currency, Tor twenty times its
price then, and cotton fabrics Tor more ;han ten
times their lormer price. More than half otthis
rise IS owing to the depreciation OF our curren.
cy, while the rest is oocasioned by the scarcity
of the staple. We think that the Government
made blunder in stopping recently all pur-
chases of cotton in rebel districts. II the rebels
were willing to exchange their cotton for green
backs, il is DOT easy to see how the rebellion
would be aided byi while it is tolerably evident
that such commerce would have a tendency to
keep down the price, And the present prices
for cotton goods, or something near them, and
possibly much higher, must rule for some lime /;
indeed, there is no hope for any material reduc.
ton, until tho cotton OF the South again gots
into an open and free market, or the necessities
and ingenuity Of the people discover some sub
stitute Tor the staple which has hitherto been
so common and so cheap an article, daily worn
and used by almost everybody The foreign
yield Of cotton will not at prcsent affect the price
very much, although, as will be seen by the toll
lowing item from the Smyrna Mail, AsiauC re-
gions are growing the plant to some purpose
4" The information we receive from the int
rior regarding the planting Of cotton is exceed
ngly iayorably. The news from Magnesa,
DeneEli, Adm, &c., tell US the seed is spring.
ing up luxriantly and strong. But what is
still OF greater interest is that the Upland and
mixed Sea Island cotton seed imported from New
Orleans this season by the Asia Minor Cotton
Company, has heOn mostly planted in the inte-
riOr, and that by information received from ell
the districts, we learn 1t has come up abundant
ly, and the plants have every appearance Of a
splendid yield.
We have now only to fear any rayages from
the loeusls, but from all tho information we can
collect, trust it will dot be very great. At any
rate, we think crop of $50, 900 bales will be
secured in AuaIolA, which, against 80 900 Of
the last shows large increase.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

rnk DESTRUCTION 10 Tnk AlA'
in our news column lull accoun1
engagement between the Unl''u
Kearsarse, and the pirate AIaO'
glish enemies Of this country DIV
cation that their, crack manor
make a better fight, and are n''r
full enough in their lameu's'''',
grot on this side the water
low did NOT also sink tho Bog
hound, acting as t'nde' aa'
pirate.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12
COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, July I. hARErrs.-Flouf e5 cents lover
sales $500 bbs state slooo,o u 90 Round hoop Ohio
Ill toto 1880 Western CIV 50 to 1900 southern
sale. 500 bes extra on 70 - u 90 Caeada 95e lover
sales 100 bills. extra sil % to 100.
Wheat 70 to.ac lower sales uuimporIanL corn Arm }
sales u 900 bush mixed Western sl 09 TO sl65 Beef
quiet PORK DAT. new mas 90 Is $40 Is. Lard quiet
20 to Gle. whUkey steady Nsl7s.
MosEtARr--Stocks higher. L. 3. ontyeA CertiaoAes
(nep) p1ls L. :. Fyefw mites teoupon,l lOa % do
lasgstsrei) lN. G0da6.
The moaey marSst Wa rather close, an the Of
interest Was pr cent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

MUTlLATED POSTAL CURRgNG|
to be a ecessity ioI giving puoh
the reception Of mutllated posiA
caution given in the following
timely, aud We trus, it will be ae
PosT OFFICE DEPT FlNA9
WASHINGTON, JOnt
Sir:-ln answer TO your letter
! have to say that the postal cut
by the treasury Department 80
lations with respect thereto are
authority, Under the rules ad'f
tary of tie Treasury governing
muti'ated U. S. notes, a pro idIa
the face value is made tor the
Poslmasters are under no gtta'
receive mutila,ed notes than arc
uaIs. Respects
Al
Asst Poi
10 Il. \. Barbe r, Esq, -.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-12

10 IA. \. Barbe r, Esq, -.
Postmaster, 81. Albansi v"
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-21
HALLS Vegetable
SlclLlAN HAIR REEEWER.

The best Preparation for the Hair.
IT will immediately free the head from dandrpf
restore the hair to its natural color and uroduce
the falling out the hsr in few days iffaithtnlIS
applied, and 1t viii turn GRAY aAIR to its originaI
color. s - - s'nai
1t Is notlike other preparations. MAKING tha hat
dry and brashy, but will make it moist snft and
glossy Sold by all the Apothecaries and Medicins
Dealers in this city aud State = = - -se-SA-'e
w. +. PHILLIPS, l40 Middle Street yvho,as.le
agent Ior the Stase. oct3l evd2m
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-21
OfiIe, Depot Comnissary Of Subsistence,
223 &C., Street.


wAsHrNGToE, D. c., November Is 1894.
1879 proposals. in duplicate for Five Run.
~ oTeo loyol tons of good understandable baled Hag
VIII 2 reserved at This office until MONDAY MOI
bi ~ must De accompanied BY an oath of ailao;
ance, luniess the bid has one ON file In this on
and the usual guarantee. signed bv mot lass .he
two responsible persons, whose soivencv ,. -
shown by the official certificate Of tha aIert 80 q.
nearest District Court or the the United States AZ
torney sS-se a
he hay must be securely baIed. and deliva,sa 4,
Washinaton or A exandria, free OF all exnsnsa =. ~
DepaF ment az may berequired 1t viii 81 riIa.
inspected befsre 1t Is accepted, and none but 90
mefchan able hay will be received.
Parties TO whom awards may be made must at
once enter ito contract and give bonds, equal ii
amount to one half OF the sum TO be received thu
oUa,ract signed by the contractor and both Of lis
Awards viii not be ms de to any person who has
lore a'ied 10 fulfill his contracts with til Gov
ernmsns, no will proposals of cisoval parties be
ne right to reject proposals is reserved
Bidders must % present at the orenne OF the bids
The delivery Of the hay must co7nmanca ,,;4h,r
fifteen ll6l days from the execution al tba
and bs completed by the fffeeuth dav ~
1885, Upon the completion OF The contr.et sh
wit be paid for in such funds as the ,nv nay
may furnish. 5lia IS =,
BIDS must beendorsed Proposals for Hav. - and
addressed to f. 4. BkIDGES
poyasdst Capt css. V,
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-21
PORTLAND g. KENNEBEC R.R.

8 LJs ilrssf IL fft9es ---------sa i 90 $50 4
SPRING AND SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing Monday, April rs. 1854. :.
Essss=ssssH5 Passenger trains leave Skowhegan for
Portland and Boston, at S.45 A. NJ, Au-
for Portland and Boston at $40 A. M. Bath $50
A. III.
Portland for Bath Augusta. wsterville, Kendall.s
Mills and Skowhegan. at Ito P. NJ.
Portland for Bath and Augusta SIS p. NJ.
Passengers for stations ON the Androscoggin Rail-
road will change cars at Bruf swick.
The 10 +. III. train from Portland connects at
kendalPs Mills with the Maine Central Railroad Tor
Bangor, &C., arriving same evening.
P. Sfsss 'sA's 1A'n '0f A00Aiano a's a NJ ana :
Stages leaves Augusta for Belfast at4PM
Stages leave Skowhegan at $40 P. d. for Anson.
Through Tickets for all the stations ON this and
the Androscoggn Railroad can be procured in Bos
ton at the Eastern, or Boston and Maine sta ions.
b. ID. CUSHMAN, Superintendent
April Is, 1857. aplS-tf
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
N SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
EH=szzza Trains leave Portland, Grand Trunk
Station, for Lewiston and Auburn, at
a d -
RETURNING-Leave Lewiston at 9 40 A. NJ and
arrive in Portland at $50 A. III. Leave Bangor at
1.3o A. NJ and arrive in Portland at 2.l5 r. NJ.
Both these trains connect at Portland with trains for
Freight train leaves Portland at ga M, and re
turniE q is due in Portland at i r NJ.
Stages connect with trains at principal stations,
daiysior most OF the towns North and East of this
line.
Waterville, November, 1853 decl4
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-21
International Steamship Company.
PASSPORT, Calais & st. John.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.

swH~ On and after Monday, March 2Sth,
k<%NkSSr the superior sea-going steamer NEW
BRUNSWICK, capt. Il B. Win
chester, win leave Railroad Wharf, foot IF state
street, every Monday, at O'Clock T. M. and the
steamer NEW GLAND, Capt E. Field, every
Thursday at O'Clock p NJ for Eastport and st.
John, N. B connecting at Eastport with steam. T
N Queen, for Robbinston, st Andrews and Caais M
Z With Stage coaches for M chias, and at st John
with steamers for Frederickton, and with steamer
Emperor for Digby, Windsor an Ghalifax, ana with
the 4. N. A. Railroad for Shediac and all nay sra
tions.
Returning, will lave st. John every Monday and
Thursday, at O'Clock A. M for Eastport, Portland
and Boston.
Through tickets procured of the Agents and Clerk
on board Steamers
Freight received till O'Clock P. M. Mondays q.
ma mays dtf e ssAo q. C. EATON, Agent.