Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-14
wAsHINCToN's BIRTHDAY.

gotten his teachings. The numerous war vessels
10 the harbor famed with bunting from yard aru
md topmast. 1t was gorgeous spectacle, and
eeply impressed the minds Of the celored popu
alton with the invncibility Of the Yankees.
80 gosh mighty 1t is no use for de rebs "a
think Of standing out against de Yankees any
longer. III 20 home and bring Dinah down to
see de sight was the exclamation of an old
freedmen as he behed the magnificent spectacle.
Bright colors are the delight Of the African race
aad a grand display Of any kind has wonderful
eiect on their Imagination.
AT noon all Of the gunbOats, monitors and forts
gave grand national salute of hirty.six guns,
which, With The display Of figs, mede it one Of
The grandest Spectacles | ever witnessed. But
the celebration was not altogether made up OF
flags and gunpowder. A party of gentlemen sat
down to an excellent dinner IN the city gwen by
Mr.. Gerry OF Philadeph one Of the committees
who went out To Savannah with the contributions
of supplies from that city. Among the guests
were Brig. Gen. Webster, Gen Shsrman's chief
Of staff Capt. Tuttle, bis Adjutant General /;
Col Markand, agent Ct tho Post Office Depart
ment several officers from the Navy, two cil-
zens OF Charleston and seveaal correspondents.
After dinner there were sentiments and speeches
The memory Of Washington, the President,
Army, the Navy, the Union Peace others com-
pIimentary 10 our Commanders, the ladies', th3
Press. Gen. Webst replied in behalf Of tie
Army; c c. Coffin Of Boston, for the President
Mr. Hunt, 10 behalf Of the Navy; klue 0.
Daniel, Esq, Of the Philadepha Press, in be.
half Of ttc ladies'; Colonel Markland, for The
Post Off oe, Mr.. Getty on Peace, James Redpath,
correspondent Of the NeS YORK Tribune, 10 be-
half OF the Press There were other yolu ,teer
sentiments and speeches. They we're such senti-
nents as never before were heard 10 Charleston.
Once they would have been called ucendary.
Five years ago i they had been uttered there,
The speakers would have swung for ii. Loyds
Concert Band, coored musicians, were 10 attend
ance and Hail Colu nbla, the Star Spangled Ban
ner and Yankee Doodle-songs which have not
been heard for four year, in Charleston, were
played once more. 1t was worth willis to stand
up there in the very heart of the city, with open
doors and windows aud speak freely without fear
Of tar aud feathers, or halter, or a mob, or
Committee Of respectable citizens, to inform US
that we had better leave the city All of that
is Of the past Henceiorth, thanks to strong
arms and stout hearts and patriotism unpara d,
and the help of Ged there shall be free speech in
Charleston. A party Of twenty gentlemen began
Il on the 22d Of February, and while memory
lasts i! will be pleasant reflection to think that
! was one Of the number
THE TABLES TURNED.
10 1850 in the month Of December, Lieut. |
Col. Woodford now Of tha Nth New York
was in Charleston on b ,sness. lie
was waited on one day BY committee Of citizens
and informed that be mad better leave the CITY,
inasmuch as be wa. Northernef, and besides
was suspected of ueins an abolitionist. lie was
put on board steamer aud compelled TO 20
North. lie is now Provost Marshal Of this De-
parIment Ga the N rning Of the 10th he visit.
ed the otlics of the Charleston Courier. The
editors had left the city but the business man OF
The establishment remained behind. Col. w.
was received very g,aciously. The following
passed between them:
Col W." Whom have the pleasure Of sd-
dressing ?"
Business" Mr.. Ir--,sr
VIII you do me the favor to loan ma sheet
Of paper?"
Certainly, certainly, air
Shall | also trouble ytu for pen and ink ,"
With pleasure, sir"
Col. W. could not make the ink flow it was 80
hck and muddy and the pen was so poor The
business man, with great aacrity, obtained anoth-
II bottle and better pen. C1l. W. commenced
writ ng agAin
OFFICE PRoyosT MA.HAL,
CHARLEsros, Feb. 20, 1868 (
Special Order, Mo. /.
The Charleston Courier establishment Is here |
y taken possession Of BY the United States"
Mr. l. had been overlooking the writing, for
'eiiul Of courtesy in his curiosity He could !
lold in no longer;
"Coonel, surely you don't mean to eonfseats l
ny property. Why, opposed notification in /
$50 '"
THAT may be sr, but you have done what you q
ould to oppos t United States since 1850.
{ you lis ow me by your files that you have /
tiered one loyal word since Jan. l. 1885 will
axe your case into consideration" i
Mr.. could not say that he had, and the a
'owier, therefore, passed into other hands.
TIE MESSIAH.
The colored people everywhere look upon the t
aukeei as their deliverers from bondage. They a
peak OF their coming as the advent Of the Mess- Il
hand sometimes in their extravagsnt demon. d
lrstions Of Joy call the Yank ses the individual
lessiah. So was introduced to Rosa's mother Ii
asslng along King street, near the citadel | met v
n old negress with basket on her arm, broad b
rimmed straw hat on her head, wearing brown il
ress and roundabout, She knew that | was o
ankee and made profound courlesey. II
" How do you do, Aunty3 was my salutstion. Q,
" q bless de Lord, lse very well, tank you," "
ra'pius my hand, and dancing for joy. 81 am $,
xty-nins years old, she said but feel as If Il
want but sixteen" She broke nts chant
"Ye', long been .-comln, o.
Yes long b,sn a-eomin, a,
fetlouE been acomn,
For to take de land "
And nov yes oemiu, N
Aud nov yes a.comin, "
And now yes a.oomin, VI
For 10 rule De land. ="
This was followed by blessing Of de Lord. " al
" Then you are glad the Yankees are her. |" " 'e
said. 81
80 chile, can't bress de Lord enough bu, ia
dossn I call you YanksesP" a
" What do YOU call US? " CT
" call you Jesus aids, and call YOU head man IN
Messiah She burst into raphsody Of hal. g
lujah, thanksgyiugs and praises, calling US the
eats Of Providence. 4" can't brsss de Lord Cd
ough and bress You chile, can love you re-
ough for comm she exclaimed. pa
" Were you not afraid, Aunty, when the shells hO
l into the town IN
She straighsned up, raised her eyes, and with th
look OF triumphant JOY said an
" When Mr.. Gilmore fred de big gun and :"
ar de shell a-rushin ober my head, say, come OF
ar Jesus, and feel nearer to Ieaben dan We
sr feel before y to
] blde her good.by, stepped aside and wrote hl
Q conversation in my note book, tha, il might pr
/ escape me. The old woman looked after US,
d pointed us out to a her friends "a agents Of by
e Messiah Lc
TIIRorGu THE CITY. Il.