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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26
From the Chattanooga Gazette, Sept. 3.
A Confederate Natron on the Inhumanil ties
of WuZ,

We had the pleasure Of brief interview
yesterday, with Mrs Il. NJ. Warren, lust arrived
from Eutaula, Ala, on her way to Nashville.
Mis-. W lrren has served as nurse aud matron in
the rebel hospitals ia Georgia throus hoat the
entire period OF tue rebellion. Sue left her
home and friends in Tennessee at the beginning
OF the war, aud offered her services MS nurse
to he rebel authorities, with the foil determine
ton, If her services were accepted, to ceal with
u gentle hand, and administer TO the wants Of
thu sick and wounded alike to both friend and
foe. How well she has kept this truly Chris.
lian resolve throughout her lengthy experience
with the manned and fallen victims OF the recent
bloody war, IL best know to herself und Him
who prompted her Christian administrations.
We believe her TO be good woman, as the
sequel viii beat testimony. We acknowledge
her refinement aud intelligence, and learn from
her the following sad account Of affairs at An.
deIsonyiile and Albany, under the management
Of the notorious Nuz, in the winner Of 1861:
Mrs Warren was sent from the " Empire
Hospital, y at Atlanta, on or about the lst oil
December, To lend her AID to the sick and wound
ed at " Albany Hospital Doherty county, Ga.
On her way thither she visited Andersonyille,
al which place she stopped over for several days,
tor the ostenslble purpose OF waiting upon the
sick, wounded and prisoners, aud learn from
personal observation whether the sick, s.,
were being treated in such cruel and inhuman
manner as was reported and whispered among
the more Christian and humane people of A.
lanta.
Mrs. Warren visited the sick, wounded and
prisoners, but ere sue half completed her con-
templaled tour, her heart 50 sickened at what
sho saw in that foul den, that she covered her
eyes with horror, and turned away, and sought
refuge beyond the limits Of the place where
nought could be seen but man { inhumanlty
to man.' She saw haltclad living skeletons,
devoid OF shoes and stockings, standing upon
the frosty ground, a0d occasionally would lit
their feet, goose like, and wrap them in the
tatered rags about their persons, and press their
feet close TO Their body Tor its warmth to shield
them from the Irost.
Groups OF men could DC seen lowered around
and over green pine wood fires, with their faces
and persons 70 black with SCOT OF the frewood
smoke that they appeared like negroes.
Other men could be s9an engaged IN carrying
the dead bodies from the straw pallets OF tho
den-staoking them up at the entrance to be
carried away for interment, without collins,
friends OF Comrades to follow the corpse to it's
resting place.
! lnhuman wro,ohes were there clad in gray,
With musheu overlooking these sad and solem n
movements Of the dead, aud should one oil the
prisoners engugcd IN moving the dead. fall under
the weight Imposed upln him, the wret1hes in
gray would prick them with their bayonets, and
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

who accept the perpetustion Of the Union and
be perpetual prohibition Of slavery, approving
It's initial steps toward reconstruction, regarding
the several States in the Union as having jlrs-
dioton overal local and domestic affairs especial
y reserved to them by the Constitution, and
whenever it shall be deemed compatible with pub
lie safety to restore to The States lately in rebel
lion the renewed exercise Of those rights, we trust
it will be done in the faith and on the basis that
they be exercised ina spirit of equal and impartial
justice, and with view to the elevation and per
petuaton Of the citizenship Of all their people )
expressing full confidence in the restoration Of
the government and national supremacy feCog'
niLiBg the national debt as sacred obligation,
and demanding Of Congress legislation making
taxation equal and impartial upon all classes in
dorsing the determination Of the government to
assume no portion OF the rebel debit expecting
at tue hands Of the government large reduction
Of expenditures and wise and economical ad-
miuistration Of public Affairs expressing conf
dence in the Presidents ma agement of foreign
affairs and adhering TO the Monroe doctrines ten
derilg congratulations to Secretary Seward on his
provldentla escape from the knife OF the assassin,
and rejoicing that his distinguished services are
still continued to the nation. These resolutions
were adopted unanimously. Cor. springfield
Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

MONTPELIER, VT
Tuesday Morning, september 20, 1865.


We will furnish the FREEMAN from ibis time
to the first Of January, 1866, for Fifty Cents per
copy. The paper during that time will contain
concise and accurate reports OF the proceedings
Of the General Assembly. short sketches Of De.
bates on all matters Of pubic interest in both
Senate and House, the public acts and resolves
in full passed By the Legislature thi, Fall re-
turns OF the various State elections soon to be
held proceedings OF Congress at its session in
December, and President Johnson's annual mes
sage to that body, which will embrace his views
and set forth bis actions on manhood suffrage
the reconstruction Of the Southern States, &c.
The next three months promise 10 be one Of the
Nationa affairs. Il will be the aim of the con.
duclors Of the FREEMAN 70 carefully collect, col
late and promptly give their readers all the i'm
portant and public events that shall 60 to make
up the history Of The coming time and all poti-
cal and general questions growing out Of these
events will be freely clnddIy and fear.sssy dis
cussed in the editorial columns Of this paper.
Particular attention will be given to agricultural
and miscellaneous reading, local, State and gen.
eraI news, reports Of the markets, &C., &c. We
trust the friends who believe in the doc rines the
FREEMAN advocates and strives 10 enforce, will
give US the benefit of their influence and exer-
tons in increasing our subscription list in their
respective oca!ilies.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

curse them for Doglee. Of duty. And not IN
frequently the bodies OF soldiers were carried
away for lnterment before life was extinct
Other bodies were carried past with wlsps OF
straw 10 either hand, grasped IN the last agonies
of death.
0 horror let justice be quickly meted out
10 those who are guilty of SUCH shocking crimes
We did not further question Mrs. Warren
for particulars respecting the foul deeds she saw
enacted and crimes perpetrated az Audersonville
upon the prisoners, for fear Of touching upon
too delicate matters, for We had already dis
covered that our fair informant m0desty
prompted her to keep silent.
She further stated, however, that while in
company with several ladies, she saw w irz, at
which time she addressed him aud demonstrated
against such Inhuman treatment Of the prison
ers under bis command The colloQuy torlnin-
ated by Mrs. Warren calling Wiz " Dutch
monster Wirz replied by saying that % sew
eral ladies Of AndersonVllle had recently very
myeterlously left the town for making similar
expressions, and you may go in the same way if
you persist in making such expressions.
Mrs. Warren became frightened at this re-
mark OF Wirz, and the ladies accompanying
advised her to leave Anders0nylle at once, for
il she remained Wirz would certainly DO as he
said or intimated-put her out of the way.
Mrs. W f. left the town The following morning
and went directly to Albany, Doherty county
Ga, where she entered The hospital az matron
On or about the 18th ol December he prs
oners Of Andersonyile were moved to Albany
in consequence Of an expected advance Of the
Federal cavalry, AT Albany tho prisoners or
many OF them, were forced to climb the china
trees at that place and eat the dry berries, which
are very astring0nt, and said to b. poisonous
The china tree berries OF the South are never
eaten by anybody, under any circumstances.
At this p CO the prisoners were camped in an
open field, grown up with sedge grass, without
tents or blankets, and scarcely sufficient cloth
ng to cover their nakednoss. Ga account of
the severe cold, the prisoners dug holes in the
ground, and buried themselves from the in
clement weather.
The prisoners remained at TINS place three
weeks, with barely sufficient FOOD to sustain lile
in consequence OF which many Of them became
80 weak that they could not walk
AT the close Of the time stated above, the
prisoners were ordered to return TO Anderson
vile. Those that could not march dad not fall
in when 70 ordered but remained 10 camp in
their holes covered with sedge grass, (Which
had been found in the ID and was gathered
by hand and thrown upon the loose rails over
their holes in the ground, forming covering
that shielded them from tho iro5ts Of winter
to be burnt alive, as Wlrz ordered the camp tJ
be fred and many poor sick, faint prisoner
was burnt 10 death on the spot, and many died
after IN consequence Of their injuries.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26
About Andy johnson.

WAsnlNGToN, September 70
The New York Herald, | see, Is very busy get
ting up grand new party to be formed ouI OF
the two old parties or, a. least, by the moder'
ate Iaeu in those partie', There are some ind'
cations here of the dlsintregation OF the cid
parties, but j, is exceedingly difficult as yet 10
define the characteristics OF tho new party
Andy johnson is not ambitious OF Initiating
John yler, and republicans need not bo afraid
that he will 60 over To tine party which DUNG
the entire war arrayed itself against patriotism
and national honor. There arc individuals 10
the opposition ranks who are regarded with Ia
vor by the president, but the body Of the So
called opposition party is still disliked with
most wholesome intensity. Andy johnson i
not going 20 ,scrt the men who elected hin
vice president. lie is not deceived by the iuI'
some praise Of the New York World and kd'
bred prints, but remembers what their position
has been in the past aud what their object
now, lie also knows that It would be base
thing to desert the PARTY that heaped honoF'
upon him, for the SAX OF the dishonest and dl''
honorable seamps who justified the rebels we
outraged his family aud drove him from Ms
home am willing to stake all the reputation
Tor sagacty or for common intelligence when !
may possess by the prediction that in no sen,s
will Andy johnson ever prove a traitor nc
will not desert his friends.
Mr. Harlan, the new secretary Of the interior
is firm aud ardent friend OF the president
This fact certainly speaks well lor MIR. johnson
tor Mr.. Harlan is not only u radical antl.sla'e,'
man, but he is a conscientious Christian. n'
seems to have entire confidence IN MIR. johnson
honesty and capacity. Tie repeatedly allriu'
that the president is true 10 bis party friends ~
we'll as his country. lie most fully believes 'ho'
he will not forget or desert thu black people q
the South. Now who know best shat the pre-
dents opinions are upon tho negro popuIa.tiDop
Of the Sjuth-Mr. Harlan, who is with hl'n
constantly, in the cabinet and out of il, or ,us
newspapers, who know no'1lns
about him d? | am going to trust Mr. haflsni
- Washington Correspondent 10 The SPrngpe'
Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

, tdro Of this caprice that the very British army
which is to put down the Ienlans is composed
Of native lrishmen. 10 the army the Fenians
are at work, and the garrison at Cork may be
tonight pleading against the interest OF the SOY.
ereign who employs them. There are in the
Queens ranks 5000 men who are put there by
the Fenian Brotherhood az q SOFT Of cheap West
Point, and instructed not only to perfect them
selves fully in soldicrly training, but to corrupt
their countrynen Of every garrison. Whom the
Eenian revolution begins, we may hear OF a 70.
volt from Canada to India, wherever there are
two Cells in the same regiment with two SaxoDs
The Chronicle says Upwards Of 800 young
men were seen few nights since, IN one Of the
most retired corners Of the city, going through
military evolution. Almost all had sticks, and
obeyed in silence the words Of command given
IN a suppressed voice. There u.s. VIC believe, q
tenian organization in Limerick. 1t numbers
at least 2 900 strong. A Belfast paper describes
q similar meeting in that place"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

TRug POLTlcs IoR INK ooUrH ~. j. Baylor,
lately commercial ageu. Of the state Of Georgia,
who abandoned the rebel cause some lime pre-
ylous 70 it collapse, has written a timely etter
to a leading politician Of his State, giving be
views to the course Georgia ought now TO take.
lie urges the conierriog Of suffrage upon the
freedmen as M obvious duty and tic best policy
Among other ihipgs, he saws -
There are many reasons why the South, BY
State action should confer the franchise on the
coJred crizsn. But there is one consideration
Whicb 10 itself decides me in inyur of the ballot
1t is the fact that there IS imminent danger that
American polite. viii aeain be resect,onalzed
upon the negro question through the efforts Of
mighty party which will elevate again to power
that school 81 politicians South WHO have al
ready caused so much ruin and misery. Do you
OF or any other conservative men Of the South
desire to see American politics sactonalize1 10
the interest OF thus self-styled democracy and
sectlonalzei upon the negro question DO you
not see that sectionallsm viii keep alive the
passions, rcsentments and prejudioes OF the
Southern people? DO you not see that section.
alism at the South will react upon the North
with fearful consequences to us and the whole
country?
" 1t We In Georgia place the colJTed citizen
on the same footing OF legal equality with the
white citizen, then We can with Justice, proprl-
ETY. and success enac such laws ss will prevent
ldleness or yagrancy, either on the part Of the
whites or blacks. We can regulate labor en-
iorco the obligations Of contracts, and advnfe
our STATE rapidly in prosperity wish
to see the negro question finally disposed OBJ
This done the southern mind will he left free 70
embrace the permanent, healthy issues OF that
which Is truly American and democratic Un'
yeTsal freedom, universal suffrage, civil liberty
guaranteed by law, Sac Rights versus state
Sow reignty, free trade, just taxation. These are
underlying principles, upon which alone clnbe
built any party claiming to be republican or
democratio'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

OrES RNoLr.-An Arkansas planter lately
sent note to local superintendent freedmen
by one OF his slaves, taking as follows the bold
position that slavery still exiss:--
/" The bearer Of the circular | consider my
property, having seen no enactment OF the Fed.
eri Congress Or Of our State government au-
thorzlng any one to demand him OF me. When
am perfectly satisfied that the slaves are eman.
cipated by such authority as is regarded rs cou.
stl;utional by our higher court OF law and equity
Thea, aud not until then, will make any eon-
tract with slave, nor regard them in any other
light THAI the property OF those who have pur-
chased or raised them aud am therefore the
owner OF the boy VIM bears this note.
How mloy planters are ready to follow thi'
bold lead does not appear.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26
yL.-TDUCATIoN.

As the education Of The people IS essential 10
the national welfare, and especially to the de-
yelopment OF those principles Of justice and
morality which constitute the only sure lounda-
ton Republican Government" aud as, ac-
cording 10 the census, an immense proportion Of
the people of the rebel states. without dislinc.
ton OF color, cannot read and write, it is obvi-
Gus that pubic schools must be established Tor
the equal good OF all. The example of Mlssa-
ehusetts mus, b. followed, which after declaring
in lts constitution that" wisdom and knowledge,
as well as virtue, difused generally among the
body of the people, are necessary Tor the pres
eTyatlon Of their rights and liberties proceed
to direct the legislature aud magistrates in all
future periods " to cherish the interest OF lite.
ratuFo and the sciences, and especially &" pub
lie schools and the grammar schools in the
towns. All this must enter into our work of
reconstruction, and become one Of cur cuaran-
tees
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

A great revival of religion is now progresrng
in all the colored churches OF Richmond, and
every night the churches are donsely crowded.
AT the Third Street Baptist Church, one night
las, week, there appeared over ono hundred
seekers at the alter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

The Secretary Of the Interior, at the request
OF Gen Howard, has turned over to the Freed.
mems Bureau lOur squares Of unoocupied gov
eminent Tte'nl IN Wtshine'on.en which to erect
school ! r., fr the instruction Of 10, T. sed-
men
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

A now oyster bod, said to be from three 70
Eve miles in extent, has just been disoovereu u
Stamford, Ct. The StamIordltea are u u s'V''
state Of excitement about the matter
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

John Stuart Mil has written letter 10 which
he iavors negro suffrage in tnis country, based
ON the qualification Of their being able to read
and write.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26
COMM ERCIAL.

hAtkErs.-Nrw fohs, Sept a. Cotton dull at 45o
four-S TO lOe higher sales $4,000 bbs state o. rs 10
81 round hoop Ohio 80 20 to Oh OO Western o. Is
70 90 southern unchanged safes 800 bbls Canada
sto loo hishsr sales 400 bbs at " O5 to II o. Wheat
20 70 hshsri sales $1,000 bush Chicago Spring 81 81
TO t0i Milwaukee Club VI 81 10 81. Uais hrm. Beef
s'esdy. PO't quiet mess sa7 81 to 80 sii Lard arm
whisssy dull al o. ~ 10 $50.
Aossrasr-s,oets loser. Goid iasi. O 5. 5.2Os los
ss nss 1891 Z. =. ioaossii Treasury s.IO 9st
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-26

AT the conclusion Of Senator Summers able
and eloquent speech before the Massachusetts
Republican State Convention recently holden at
Worcester, the Senator enunciated the following
platform Of principles, to which we invite the
attention Of our readers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-20
Clothing Establishment.

NkTHERE TIE LARGEST AND BEST
w selected Stock of Clothing and Furnishing
Goods can be found in the west. They are en-
abled and prepared TO sell their goods at such fig
ures as will defy competition anywhere. The peo
pie invited to call and examine their stock an
udge Tor themselves.
BAMBERGER & bURGOWER.
Rock Island, Sept. %, dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-20
GROVESTEEN 4 Co.,
Piano Forte Manufactures


I'HE attention Of the public and the trade
L Is invited to our New Scale Z Octave ose-
wood Piano Fortes, which for volume aad purity
of tone are unrIvalled by any hitherto offered IN
this market They contain all the modern I'M
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strument being made under the personal superu
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practical experience OF over 80 years their
uiacture, IS fully warranted IN every particular.
The 80 Grovesteen Piano Forte'' received the
highest award of merit over all others the Cell
ebrated Worlds fair, where exhibited instru-
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Germany, Philadelphia, Baltimore, 5oston and
New York and also at the American Institute
for five successive years, the gold and silver med
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room.
BY the introduction OF improvements make a
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ed 10 offer these instruments at price which Will
preclude competition.
Prices-No. l, Seven Octave, round corners
Rosewood plain case, S275
No. 2, Seven Octave, round coIners Rosewood
heavy Moulding $500.
No. }, Seven Octave round corners, Rosewood
Louis XIV style S3Z5. Terms Net cash, in cur
rent funds. Descriptive circulars sent free.
janl3dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-20

COUNTY PAPER
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-20
NEW SKIRT FOR 1865
The Great Invention of the Age i'm
HOOP SKIRTS.
. w. BRADLEY'S NEW PATENT
DUPLEN ELLIPTIC (or dOubIe)
SPRING SKIRT

This invention consists of Duplex (or two) FL
liptc Pure Refined Steel Springs. Ingeniously
braided tightly and firmly together, edge to edge,
making the toughest, most flexible, elastic and
durable spring ever used. They seldom bend or
break like the single springs, and consequently
preserve their perfect and beautiful shape more
than twice as long any single spring skirt that
ever has or can be made.
The wonderful 1exibIlIty and great comfort md
pleasure to any lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly IN all crowd
ed assemblies, operas, carriages. railroad cars,
church pews, arm chairs, for promenade and
house dress, the skirt can be folded when IN
to OCCUPY a small place as easily and conveniently
as a silk muslin dress.
A Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex
Elliptic Steel Spring Skirt ior a single day will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their use.
For Children, Misses and Young Ladies they are
superior to all others.
The hoops are covered with ply double twist
ed thread and will wear twice as long as the sin
gle warn covering which is used all Single Steel
Hoop Skirts The three bottom rods on every
Skirt are also Double Steel, and twice or double
covered to prevent the covering from wearing off
the rods when dragging down stairs, stone steps,
Sc, SC, which they are constantly subject to
when in
All are made of the and elegant Corded
Tapes, and are the best quality in every part,
giving to the wearer the most graceful and perfect
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est, most desirable, comfortable and economical
Skirt ever made
Vests, Bradley Cary, PrOprIetors OF the In
vention and sole Manufacturers, 81 Chambers,
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For sale all first class stores this city, and
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@- Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic (Or doublel
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-20
Bakery, Confectionery
AND
CITY RESTAURANT.

VG>HE undersigned respectfully informs the
- people of Rock Island and vicinity that
ne has opened new establishment Illinois
street, between the two book stores, where he
will keep
CONFECTIONERY STORE,
Fruits OF all kinds Nuts, Rasins and all the var
ieties of fruits and favoring extracts to be found
at a similar establishment.
He will also keep
A FIRST CLASS BAKERY,
and furnish all kinds of Bread, Fresh Pastry and
cakes of every kind, Wedding Cake, Pyramids
'rosungs, and all sorts OF ornamental work done
to order IN the best manner.
CE G. r L y Ms
of the most superior quality, made to order, and
Private Parties supplied with everything desired :,
in the refreshment line.
He will also keep
FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT,
where ladies and gentlemen can be supplied with
Oysters, in any style, at short notice. Hot Coffee
and Cold Meats always on hand, and Hot Meals
got Up to order, short notice. Cigars always
hand.
The undersigned believes he can tickle the
palate OF the public the most satisfactory man
ner, with anything desirable, from a stick OF can
dy to a roast turkey,--and he respectfully asks a
trial and ashare of public patronage.
ERNST KRELL.
Rock Island, Sept 80, dt.