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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

on these rebel statesman. There Is nothing that
a rebsl soldier even is mora sensitive about than
bis " line of retreat" Hardse left Savannah
and again evacuated Charleston, on account of
some trouble about this line " and statesmen
cannot be expected to be less arIious about the
i" line than generals. Even editors have been
known to leave exposed cities while way OF eS-
cape was open to them, and it is not at all impos'
sible that this Richmond editor will seize an
early occasion to abandon bis quill to the invading
Yankee and look after his own line Of retreat. ,
10 fact, rebel human nature has been found in
this war, not to be made Of much finer mater 81
than the article which exists elsewhere 1t ssub-
Ject to the same losses from virtue, the same
oiunders in military strategy, the same trsmors
at the approach Of danger, and the same dsposi-
ton TO save itself in the moment Of peril 1t talks
brayeiy of dying In tbs last ditch, Of leaving
smoking and blackened country as ii retires before
our victorious armies, OF never submitting to the
rule Of the conqusror,--1ut in practice il does
none ef these things. 1t prelsr',-whsrever it
has been compelled to make the choce--livHg 10
dying, submission to determination, and it will to
the end of the war and it believes that he who
runs away, may live to fight another day, and Just
now it is exceedingly careful about fighting un-
cas- it can do so with the odds greatly in its syor.
Beauregard retires before Sherman and why
shouldn't the rebel Congress retire from Rich
mord They can do no good by staying, they
would amount to nothing in the treuches,-Snd If
they can save themselves from capture by an early
fight, they may yes erect the shadow Of oonied-
crate government in some locality more remote
rem wars grim visaged front. Lees army will
shortly follow them--if ii can--Dsvis will take
an early opportunity to visit some other portion
OF his rapidly shrinking domain and Richmond
will be leN as Charleston was, and almost empty
city, whose defenders asG the moment their "lino
n ,r.. l.. daUn.x
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
Then and Now.

We remember at "a Republican state Con-
venton, which assembled in Montpelier 10 July
1862, tue following resolution was introduced
and adopted after violent opposition
d" Rcsslred, That we accept the Emancipation
Resolutions recommended b; the President and
adopted BY more than two-thirds of both Houses
OF Congress--the abolition Of Slavery in the
District OF Columbia-the prohibition Of slavery
hencelorwsrd and forever IN the rerritories,-
the SewaId-Lyons treaty for the eticclusl sup
preston OF the Slave Trade,--as pledges that the
Government has cut itself free from all com.
pheity with slavery, and will hereafter, in no
partisan sense. but according to the true in.
terpratlon Of tho Constitution, administer tho
government 10 the interests of freedom. And
we hope at some future and not distant day. 10
500 this country delivered forever from the curse
OF slavery
Among the seatlemin who opposed this reso
luton was j Gregory Smith Of st. Adams
Mr. Smith is now Governor VI the State, and in
hle Proclamation calling on extra session Of the
State Legislature, GOV. smith says that the
passage by Congress Of the constitutional amend
men' is the occasion " Of profound rejoicing 10
The people Of tlil St,a, "a he elannnl,ion
ct thei' loas cherished hope and desire, the
harbingot )i glorious enlujipltion to rac.,
and oil regeneration 20 nation"
The Governor has made some progress in anti
slavery views, evidently, sincl ,h, SIMMER Of
1862.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
The Extra Session.

We print to-day the Governors proclamation
calling an Extra Session Of the Legislator to
assemble here on the 9th inst. for the purpose Of
considering and aching upon the tional
amendment abolishing slavery. The only rea-
son given by the Governor for taking this step ia
that the amendment is Of " sufficient magnitude
and Importance to justify special oonvocatiou
OF the General Assembly that Vermont may
early and promptly set her seal Of ratification
to the amendment, and contribute, so far as her
influence and voice may do, towards nSorpors-
ting il into aud making II a part Of the organic
law OF the land This reason seems 30 US
wholly Insufficient 10 warrant mourning an ex
pense OF ten thousand dollsra The action Of
Vermont is oeE tain There 10 no mora doubt
about it than there is abont the suns rising to-
morrow. 1t can therefore make NJ difference
ia the " Influence" OF Vermont Whether this
action is fact, Of an anticipation. Besides,
states which are likely 10 reject tho amendment
have already done so, Delaware, Kentucky, and
New Jersey having refused 10 ratify it. 1t can
therefore make no possible difference with tho
action Of any other state whether Vermont acts
next week or next October.
Nor can it make any dlferencs with the re-
suit in all the States. The amendment requires
the approval Of twenty-seven States before it
becomes part Of the Constitution. Reckoning
all the loyal States not yet having voted against
it, as for it and adding Tennessee, Arkansas and
louisiana, and there will be but twenty-five
states ratifying it. The ratification BY Vermont
will not therefore make II the law Of tho land
at praaAnt L-f--- oo'eIV..
Add as 10 the statement that tho amendment
Is OF " sufficient magnitude and Importance to
justify special convocstiou Of the General As
senby," 1t 10 sufficient to say tina, no snneees.
sary srPs"ss can DO justifad on any such plea.
The truth, we suspect, is that this extra Sos
sion has been called in obedience to commands
from Washington and this IS undoubtedly
what the Wdtehman means by iu " highest au'
thorty aud beat informed quarters" Indeed
that paper says mat Governor Smith had been
enphatically assured by tsis " highest au-
thOrty, ~" tbltan extra session should be called
if It would cost double the sum estimated" II
would be pleasant for the tax payers of Vermont
to learn who this d" highest authority" is, who
thus dictates TO our Governor what IL becoming
for the State.
But the Governor having yielded to this ou.
side tictstior, there ia nothing now for the Leg
iiaturo to do but to assemble and ratify thu
amendment in the shortest possible time. Their,
need be no speeches made 90 the occasion. The
whole work can, and ought to be done Thurs
day, the Legislature adjournins the same day
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

LsuIsASA.-Ths proposition 20 admit soma
tors aud representatives from Louisiana to Con.
gros has been postponed for the present session
Messr, Samnsr, Wade, Chandler and Howard,
in tn. Senate, were conspicuous in staving Of a
vote, and large portion Of the republicans in
the llouse deiea.jd the measure. 10 ,As action
the democrats both in the Senate and HOUSE
oppoeed the admission. II will DO remembered
shat these Denocrat, took the same course on
Mr. Davis reconstruction bill, and contributed
to defeat that; though Ia the House the repub-
licans who opposed the reconstruction bill were
generally favorable to tho recognition OF the
louisiana State Government. Many republi.
can papers are cOndennlng Dir. Sumner and
tberpublicans who have united with democrats
to keep out tie louisiana delegation, though
these same papers approved the vote defeating
Mr.. Davia' reconstruction bill, which was &C
cOmplshed by like union Of democrats with
the conservative republicans, 90 called. 1t isn't
easy to zoe, however, how enc coalition is less
or more Objectionable than the other.
The question Of reconstruction, and the sd-
mission OF senator's and representatives from
states which have been in rebellion, will now,
probably, be postponed until aeIt wiptsr-un.
IL" tie Senate shall insist on admitting sena-
tors at their extra session, which we think is
unlisely-and in the meantime We hope tn. re-
bellion will be thoroughly suppressed and
then " reconstruction will be entirely in or.
der.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

The WGtchman speaking Of the extra session
says "of all men in Vermont, we think an al
ti-slavery man should be the very last 10 grudgs
IT," (the eHpense). This 10 sot the highes. style
OF argument. 1t never occurred TO us that is
was necessary part of an snti.ssvery man 8
principles, to throw away money foolishly. Yet
similar logic is used every day, We know, to JUS
tlfy the most extTavagsnt squsndering of the
money Of the people. Millions Of treasure have
been wasted during the war because men have
hessted 60 condemn the reckless expenditure,
lest they should bs regarded as disloyal or hos
tile to the var, while those who have profted BY
the j)bs and swndles have been loud IN their
denunciations Of any criticism Of such glgan-
tie planiering. IL has always seemed 70 US,
however, that the advocacy Of any cause was
entirely consistent with safe economy in the
management OF il. finances and it certainly
neveg occurred TO us that il would he wise, or
consistent with antslsvsry principles, to sp-
provo of taklos ten thousand dollars ous OF the
pockets o. the taxpayers. whom no possible I'D
vantage could snOrue 70 the slave ar the free
man thereby.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Sherldsas victory, in his dashing cavalry OK
petition, which u elsewhere chronicled, is jus,
like dashing Phil and his capture of Early
and his entire force will DO a lair Offset to the
capture Of our Geus. Cooke and Kelly, by the
rebels the other day. Shsrdan's achievement
opens hs way directly to Lynchburg, which the
rsbsls just now wouldn't cara to lose, and we
shall quite likely hear from him next at that
point Certainly this will be the result il sheri.
Ian has the force which is said TO be with him
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

EXTRA SESSION We are happy to be able to
present to our readers the Proclamation Of onr
Governor.
II We do not mistake he has precedent for
his action il one were needed 40 Extra Ses.
sion of the Legislature vas called, we think,
in Jan. 1904. to rstlfy the 18th Article Of the
Amendments-tbat relating TO voting for Presi.
dent and Vice Presdent--apd certainly the rea.
sou for an Extra Session now is FAR more ureen,
than then - Broatbsro PhaaiS
The above is no precedent for the present Extra
Session. The election Of President was to be
held in tas fall Of 1904, and ii was, Of course,
dssliable that the amendment, should be adopted
early, so that !, nigh, be known how the cleo
lion was to be made. No such reason .eri,u in
tho present case.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
COMMERCIAL.

hihEKr.-Nrw YohE, March ,. Cotton lower ssIes
800 bsss mddling upands 81 ESQ Flour sales esOC
state ~ rs to slO3s Round Hoop Ohio $40 % to u
Western 80 Is to 10 10 Southern dull Gales $50 Dbl. a
SO Is 10 oansda dull sales 900 bbls at slO To Gil
whest-Chieato Spring, 81 l6i winter red ws.tsr.
$3.50 Corn dull Oats dull Beefquie Pork lover sal.
.'oO bbls nss ne. sS6 as to $50 so Lard lever sail.
2lOO bb' at l9s to gi Butter quiet aud heavy Ohio q
&c whiskey, sales 1000 bbl. t2got 23Oi sugars
Muscovads 100 hnds at lot to loie
MossrAsr Stocks better Gold 1887. o. s. Coup OF
Skies llOt u $40 Coupons Ito U. 5. 40 Csuyou
VA Money is fair, supply at . and per cent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

NEW JERsSr.-Ihs resolution to rstify the
constitutional amendment abOlishing slavery has
been defeated in the New Jersey Legislature by
tie vote, the Democrats voting solid against
ratification. 1t generally understood, how.
ever, thai negative vote Of a state is not
conclusive upon that state, but that it nay q,
any time Afterwards give is assent.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

TENNESSEE a FREE SrArE.-The vote on the
amendments to the Safe Constitution Of Tennes-
see, abolnhng slavery forever in that State, was
taken on The 22nd ult. The amendments were
adopted by a large majority. More than 10000
votes were cast it, Gov. Johnson, on the 9Th,
proclaimed the amendment adopted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

THANKS TO SPEAKER CoLrlr.-Mr Coz, Of
Ohio, the leader Of the Democratic side of the
House, offered the resolution OF thanks to Speak.
er ColtaI the last night OF the Session, and spoke
in support of it with unsual warath and earn.
estness
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Beauregsrd has been superseded 10 the COM
mand OF the troops opposed to Sherman, by Gen.
Joe Johnston. The great rebe engineer thus
gives place to he great rebel retreater. Johnston
fell back all the way from Chattanooga to Atlanta
before Sherman. What he will aow do remains
10 be seen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
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A receipt ior all funds paid gu, If taken
cash account aud record oi the Company and
Regiment Of each soldier receiving monthly
State pay ana State aid, are duly Kept for any
future reference.
The town has low no debt, '1cop' for the
bountes paid tho past year, and this With cur
rent expenses Of the year can DO paid With a
tax Of 100 cents on dollar Of the grand lis-,-
tax which will undoubtedly o1 voted. The
record is creditabIe alike to the patriotism aud
the business 'sgacity and management Of the
people Of the town Tor the past four years
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Hugh Mccullough, Comptroller of the Cur
r'ncy, has been appointed Secretary Of the Treas.
ury, IN place Of Mr.. Fessendsn, who retura, to
the Senate. The appointment is thought to be an
excellent one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Gov. William Caanonl Of Delaware died last
week after short illness lie was an earnest
anti-slNvery man, aud warm supporter Of the
government, and HE death will bs severe loss
to the Union cause in Delaware.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

ANOTHER SUPPOSED RAIDER RKLEAsEp.-Js,
Livingston, arrested on suspicion OF b.Ins con.
cerned IN the st. Adams raid, has been released
The Paine brothers, recently arrived at st. Al
bans from Detroit, are now undergoing examin
alton before Justice Soole of ST. Adams.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Among the nominations for Brigadier Gen.
ersl from Brsvst, lie Col. WIN. Wells, LIST VI.
cavalry. Col Wells we'll deserved this promo.
ton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
Tho War Record Of MONTPELIER.

In the report which the selectmen of Montpe-
Her have just made to tho town we find a brief
history Of volunteering in Montpelier The re
pert il made by Joel Foster Jr., who has been a
most active and valuable agent Of tho town in
raising volunteers during the larger part OF tho
time covered by the report. The town, as ap-
pears by this report, has furnished the Govern
ment 3 10 soldiers, and 5000 dollars paid as COM
mutation by ten drafted men. It has paid
$24 ,044,32 in bounties and has non to its
credit in excess Of all calls, twenty threo.years'
men, and fourteen one-years men, Below we
give the latter part Of this report
Total number Of men called for by the Presi-
dent to date, 2575,O0O, Of which the state Of
! Vermont has raised about 80 900 soldiers
The Town Of Montpelier mas furnished the
following on the Presldens's calls TO the present
! date:
2lO three yo'Ts Volunteers.
| I6 re-etii'ted
" Drafted.
| ~ Pad commit ion.
/ 10 Furnished substitutes.
! Re.enls,ed IN |. K. V. COrla.
! IA ono Volunteers.
AZ nine months "
] three - "
Making in ell drafted and volunteers, 800.
This leaves to the credit of the Town " apply
on any future call Of the President,
20 three years men,
IA one
Making the Town of Montpelier the Banner
Town OF the State for number OF men IN excess
Of its quota.
Bountles paid to Volunteers as iollows
Paid 81 mon each $50 81 $50 by subscription.
46 90 ? 300 by tax.
"A 300 1900
II" Is 27777 5 900
10 Green " 4,444, 80 "
ii "Cav 225 $4,000
Paid board bills and other
expenses accrulng, not
exceeding 10000
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

Hon. j. P, kldder formerly Lieut.. Governor
of this State, has been appointed associate Judge
for the territory OF Dacotah.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

RE,IeSED.-COl. Tracy, "a VI. Vols, has 70
signed, in consequence Of disability arising from
wounds received at Cedar Greek.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

ties to l49 men, s24,044,s2
There has been drawn from the State Tteas-
ary, under the Acts passed April 1851, 4. the
extra session Of the legislature, 70 pay bounties
Of 81 per month to each volunteer and 10 aid
depsndsn, families since the commencement Of
the war, rs follows
The State seven collars PER month arsvn or
235 soldiers and pad to their families and ST.
tornsys amounting to 324.S57 60
State MD rendered to 50 families, 1875 "a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
LATEST !!

NV YoRK, March 6. Gold opened at 81, 9s-
IA. The Raleigh N. c. Journal OF the % SAYS,
that it is believed that Haywood's (rebel) brig.
ade was, with the exception Of the 9Th battalion,
captured by the Union forces near " llming,oni
ST. LOUIS, March Z. Gen. A. J. Smiths l6,b
Army Corps is encamped just outside of New
Orleans
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

We have a letter from " Anti. Robcl " received
late for il rrii,n in this hue.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
rus T. AuerRAt ADDRESS

HRor c prpmra.
A. t'ls '.clat Appearing to lake the oata Of
'ne IT si nllal tlh31i there is less occasion for
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
The Inauguration.

Below we give the account OF the inaugura-
ton of President Lincoln, telegraphed to the
Boston journal by PgleU
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07

FAlu D0ar1 DlII1 anu Otlbr
expenses accrulng, not
exceeding 10000
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-27

Hunter, the Chief Clerk in the State De-
partment, has been appointed Acting Sc
cretary of State.
The Policy ofthe Neo President.
Washington, April 10.
President johnson and his Cabinet
held their first formal meeting this after
noon, at the Treasury department.
President johnson, in conversation
with gentleman to-day, said at present
he saw no necessity for an extra session
of Congress, and further that he would
not commit himself to a policy which
would prevent visiting condign punish
ment on traitors. He had been fighting
rebels here and in Tennessee, and hi'
previous course might be regarded as an
indication of his future conduct upon this
subject.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-27
QUESTIONS.

As old winters fastening on,
And may in a short time be gone,
An important question will
Soon the minds of many fill.
Think We, tits when will war cease,
And our land enjoy sweet peacel
Will Old England brave the whip
(She in foretimes vainly stroye 10 Slip g
By interfering 'gainst the powers
Of"Might and Right" which still are our.,
Will willy Nap-of hoodwinked France,
Against justice dare to hurl lancet
Will oil stock remain at par!
Or, will some freak of future mar
The greaseful projects of the many,
Counting largely, on the golden penny!
Questions somewhat important those
Second howe'er to, where clothes
Suited to Springtime be procured,
OF which men may be well assured,
They're neatly fitting and of latest style!
We reply to this-of r. c. PYLE.
0TWe are closing out our heavy winler
stock, at greatly reduced prices. We have
also on hand splendid stock of cloths, cas-.
simeres and vestings. just purchased which
our friends will DO well to take look at
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-27

fEsyne never been upon battie-nestu s,,t
In. q NV .countrymeu, could you az
.bo re.I;tv or effects of this horrlo "ai
ooe IL - soc, them Gin every State, save
%S %S:;;aS 80 know you would think IKE
me and would pray the Almighty 70 ere.
ate IN the Northern mind sense OF r'eil'
and Justice (even should it possess no sea
sea;ae of mercy), and that he wouiu ury
nn-this sea of blood between US, which is
daily growing wider. Alas poor country
sshe too meet her threatened doom =
Fobr wears AGO. would have give thou
sand -fyes to see her remain Gas L had al
ways known herr powerful and unbroken.
And even now [ would hold my life as
naaght to see her what she was. U my
friends. if the fearful scenes OF the past
four years had never been enacted, or II
what has been had been but trlghtiul
dream. from which We could now awake,
with what overGowipg hearts could we
bless our God and pray for his continued
favor. How have loved the flag can nev.
er now be known. A few years since and
the entire world could boast of none sc
pure and spotless. But | have of late
been seeing aud hearing Of the bloody
deeds of which she has been made the EN-
blem, and would shudder to think how
changed she had grown. o how [ have
longed to see her break from the mist oil
blood and death that circles round he
folasf spoiiing her, beauty and furnishing
her honor. But no; day 10y day has sh,
been dragged deeper and deeper into cru
city and oppression, till now (in my eyes
her once brightred stripes look like blood,
gashes on the face of Heaven. L look no,
upon my early admiration of her glorie
as s dream. Ny love Gas things stand t
day@ is for the South alone. Nor do
deem it dishonor in attempting to max
for her prisoner of this man, to whom
she owes SO much of misery. If success
attends me, go penniless to her side
They say that she has found that "las
ditch" which the North have so long dc
rided, and been endeavoring to force he
in, forgetting they are our brothers, an
that it's impolitic to goad an enemy t
madness. Should [ reach her in safet
and find it true, l will proudly beg pei
mission to triumph or die in that sam
"ditch" by her side.
4 Confederate doing duty on his or
responsibility.
j. WILKES BOOTH.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-27
The New President.

President Johnson is winning golden opin-
ions, from all who come in contact with him.
In all governmental transactions he shows
a readiness and tact that augers well for
ourfuture; and, we doubt not that as soon
as the quidnuncs get through speaking a,
him, and depart for their homes, the good
old ship of State will get under way, and be
speedily guided into the haven Of peace
The President appears to have no conceal
ments as to his policy with reference to reb-
els and the rebellion. The rebellion must
be crushed at all hazards, and treason is
crime which must be punished, are favorite
expressions of his, which are certain to be-
come controlling maxims in his administra-
ton. On the question of the status of States
in rebellion, the President holds that the
State is not dead, but that its life is only
TO be restored as soon as Union
men enough are found in it to manage the
helm. In speaking of the effect of restora-
tion-o slavery he says:
'.i'A State may be ia the Government with
a peculiar institution, and by the operation
of rebellion lose that feature; but it was |
State when it went into rebellion, and when /
it comes out without the institution, it is still
q State'''
Verify the mantle of the Iamented Lincoln
las fallen upon worthy shoulders.