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How shall we deal with the defeated Rebel
lioni

In the right answer to this question rests the
future peace and prosperity Of the country. We
are to settle the question more for posteri'y than
for ourselves Il is question in which the
whole United States has an abiding interest. Ii
should not be determined in any spirit Of vndic'
tiyeness, OF rage, of revenge, for these are only
the passions of an hour and ought to have no
place 10 fixing the policy Of a great nation toward
its enemies, internal or external, Nor should
there be much place for clsmency generosity
magnanimity towards fallen ioe for these emo.
tons, however pleasant and agreeable in their
,Ierei7e, are As much out Of place 10 dealing with
defeated treason as the pas'ioa OF hate. Il,tjcs
aud mercy should stand side by side a Deciding
for II uIuor,-not FOR to day, but for a lhou'.nd
years should fix the policy Of tn government,
Right shou.l eyeNwh re be * e1, " ing
should everywhere b. oyprlhrown ani neither
pity nor raucor saoui stand 10 TIA, s,y OF reach.
Ing this end
Il seemt c.slr to as that no peace, or ,tuce, OF
compromse should be made with the principles
the teachings, anb the pirjt that made treason
possible. And yet these principles aud teachgg'
aud lhi, spirit have beel for 40 many years domi
nant 3. he South, lhitlt will be hardy possible
to rid the remnants o. thit people from thsr ia.
aueuce daria. the lives oTlhe present generation
What education they have in politics and sla,eo
manship is all wrong. The hv Who have Re.
m,iuel thoroughly devoted to The L ion have
become converts 20 Northern IDEAS. bat hose who
have scQuissced in treason hold theories and
principles entirely at war with the republic =
principles upon which the government mast il
future b, administered. They hw, beea t,ush'
in the school OF iorce and violence and ir,u aat
we greatly ie,r that they have no inclination OF
disposition to unlearn these ,c,]ui t,Aeh,ag,
They will bring b.ck iato tbs unioa the n,olen
manners, mi the aridoenlic Opniins aud ,,s,e
for which they had before the var glined such at
Infamous no,orlety, and Which no proclamation
Of emancipation aud no amendment Of the con
,tituiion can modify or soften.
The nation can deal with such men when he,
,rs public enemies; but how shall we treat then
when they cease their rebsllion' This is not al
easy problem. II party polite, could be eel
aside, and the inso,nt spirit born Of slavery eoul,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16
Marching Home.

The Army Of the Potomac and Shermans
veterans have, ere this, encamped once more
along the Potomac, with their faces turned toward
home Many Of these warworn heroes will soon
leave the service in which they have won such
enduring fame, aud return 10 the peaceful pur-
suits which they gave up at the call of their
country With what proud step, With what eI-
ulalion must they have carried their batte-lorn
banners on this homewatd march They have
accomplished Their work. The republic, whose
A,g they have carried, is saved from It's enemies
and is now more glorious and far stronger thar
before The rebellion, whose fierce waves have
dash ed against their breasts in vain for four wear,
years, quiet at last its tumut stlled is7iolenee
and Jury Gained and hushed Ihei, sacrifices h ,y'
all been crowned with complete victory at last
and in the blessed light Of dawniug peace they are
marching home.
VIVA, grand, triumphal column is this might,
army Of frsemen What government ever had
such defenders what nation ever saw such q
soder!s As they spread their white tents one'
more around Washington for their last re union
with what gratitude and pride the people remem'
Der and recount their heroic achievements. w,
print in another column the names of the stricken
fields which bear noble testimony to the valor o
Vermontersi and the troops from every State
have similar glorious records. They have writer
the history of their herosm in letters Of blood al
over the soil Of the insuIgent States aud thel
faces AID their hAgs bear marks Of the suns AM
the storms from the Potomac 10 the Mississippi
And as the smoke and clouds Of war roll ava
ald the sun Of peace shines forth once more,
looks dosn'on glorious, stalwirt, noble hest
With glad faces and light hearts, to the Cheerful
music oil life aud drum marching home.
And a warm and hearty and joyful selctme
awaiting them. The people have followed then
with their benedicuons, aud their thanksgiving
through their battles and their victories, aud nov
they recognise in this soldery the dsliyerers G
the nation. All doors will ay vide open as the
visit their homes again, all hearts will leap I
greet them, AID in The happy and pro'petou
years upon which we are Just entering, it is not to
much to hope that the brave men who have save
the country from the traitors who would hay
destroyed it, will excel 10 the arts of peace a
they have in the marches aud battle, of wal
and will, in the busy competitions Of commere,
in the steady pursuits Of honest industry, in tn
rich revelations Of science, in the constant mare
Of progressive civilization, and in The grand an
peaceful lriumphs o. freedom, nobly carry iorwat
the republic which they have saved from ruin,
t, successful and ben,6esnt career Of empire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The rebel Gov. Vance of North Carolina hay.
ing discovered that the rebellion has gone up
lssucs a proclamation, in which be sets forth
that be is governor and sgoing to restore order
to North Carolina shortly. Vance, his whole
name is lz5ulon d. Vance evidently does Mt
lack brass After having been in rebellion for
several years, and done what 1t was possible for
him 10 do to overthrow the federal government
one would naturally suppose he would initiate
the example Of Smith Of Virginia and travel, or
with the modest lsham Of Tennessee devote
himself to the business Of keeping out Of sight
or take poison with the disappointed governor
of Florida. Bat Vance does 20 such thing, but
on the contrary announces that he is going to
4" further the great ends Of peace, domestic tran
guilty, and the general welfare Of the people. !"
Vance, however, may as well retire His offices
in the establishment Of peace aro not wanted
North Carolina has many men who 1. Yer sym.
pathzed with rebellion and she viii shortly
make one Of them Governor In the meantime
Gen Scbofeld will see that the peac9 is kept in
the State 1t would be satisfactory to see Vance
arrested for treason, and it be is not, he certain
ly ought to be grateful enough not to be Off.
cious.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

President JOHNSON TO THE CoLoRED Men,
The following sketch compri,es the material part
Of President Johnson's address to the delegation
Of colortd men that called upon him on Thursday
" He repeated il would be unnecessary for him
to make a speech on the subject OF emancipation,
for which he had met with taunts aud frowns, and
hes, and incurred all the dangers to property
life and limb, lie claimed no merit Tor this, be-
cause he was only carrying out the principle he
always maintaned, namely, that man could not
hold property in man, And he was the first who
stood in slave community aud announced the
fact that the slaves of the Slate OF Tennessee have
as much sight to be free as those who claimed
them as their property. When the tyrants rod
is bent aud the yoke broken, the passing from
one extreme 10 tie o,her-lrom bondage to free
dom-is dtIcllli and in this transition state
some lhink they have nothing to do but fall back
on the Government for support in order that they
may be taken care Of in idlsuess anl dsbluche ~
There was one idea which those whom he adj
dressed ought to be inculclJe, namely, that free
dom simply means liberty to work and enjoy the
product Of mans own toll, and how much he
may put into his stom ca aud on his back. lie
meant this IN its most tItel siye sense, Gentlemen
ia Congrt IS, aud the people Of the North aud
South, 'alk about Brigham Young and debaueh'
cry Of various kinds existing among the Nor.
mons; but it was known that four millions Of
people, within the limits OF the South, have al
ways been in open amid notorious coneubuage'
rne corrtc ion Of these things is necessary 10
commencing a reform in ,ocili conditions, and IN
This u ers must be the ioice Of example. lie
would do all in his power to secure their proIee
ton and to amelorte their condition lie trust
ed in God that the time may come when all the
coored people would be gathered together 10
one country best adapted to their condition, il II
.soud appear they could get along together with
he whites. lie expressed hopes that the eaoln
Tor their social and moral improvement would be
successful, and in this he promisoS his coopeIa'
ton, and 10 oone lslcn Thanked bis audience for
their manifestations OF kindness and the eylden-
ces Of their friendship"
There will be 10 trouble Vita the clored PEG.
pie getting along with tho whites, 81 far as the
negroes are concerned and there will he no
trouble at all, il the government and the anli-lli
very sentiment Of the country will insist at the
outset on their being put under no disabilities on
account OF color,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

Culgr JusrIcE CnAss on GES SHERMAN.
The president OF the Sherman lesim )nili fund
IN Ohio has received the following letter from
Chief Justice Chase
WASHINGTON, April %, 1865.
VIM, G. Dsdir, Treasurer Sherman Ieslmoa.
iai.
My d ar Sir lnclosad is ! contribution to
the Sherman fund.
| AkO this moment for making it, because
just now many seem disposed to forget his great
deseryinss, and remember only his recent con
sentiou with Johnston.
But thas act, however regretted and dsap.
proved, mus. not cancel in our memories, or
even obscure, his splendid services.
His patriotism is no more doubtful than his
courage NJ mans achievements have cln,ri.
buted more to the grand triumph OF union and
freedom over rebellion and slavery. HIS dee Is
arc among the choicest treasures Of our oSu
0hio-as well as Tor our whole country. Aud
We, the children of Ohio, ale bound especially,
and by the most sacred legations, to defend
and protect The gooi name OF oy,rY brave and
loyal sol she has. She has none Drawer 0I
more loyal than Sherman.
Yours most trlly,
5. 7. CnAsr.
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llDoRs. MILITARY DIV. OF THE jams, I
RfcuuoED. ". Mav5 lSbh


GENERAL ORDERS No. 6.-Fron and after
the 10Th inst. all persons found 10 arms against
the authority Of the United States in the States
of Virginia and North Carolina will be treated
IS robbers and outlaws. Any persons in these
States who assist or advise organization OF guer-
rilla bands OF continuation OF hostlties against
the authority Of the Uni ed States, will be ar
rested, tried by the military commission, and
punished with death, or otherwise severely, &C.
cordng to the circumstance Of the case. All
military officers Of The division, and especially
commanders OF plss and districts, will be chatg.
ed with the preservation OF good order within
their commands Tney will use their influence
to reconcile all difference between freedmen aud
their former masters, and will assure freedmen
that they will be required to labor for support
OF themselves and Families, but they are free
to select their own employers and make their
own bargains. They must be mado to under
stand that government will protect but not sup
port them. All classes must be SHOWN the ne
cessity OF planting and oultIystng crops this
Spring and Summer in order to avoid want in
the country To minors not cared for by pa
rents the apprentice syste will be introduced
as early as praetbe. For children to young
to labor ana abandoned by protectors, it is or
derad that houses Of refuge he established, where
they may be- cared for and educated Interest,
as well Us humanity, require that former mas
ters Of the colorod race should unite in deysiDg
the best measures Tor amelioratng their eondi-
ton, and for introducing some system Of labor.
10 this end oil military authorities will lend
their aid.
By order OF Mlj.-Gen. HALLECk.
j. w. KKLToN, a. 4. q.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

VKsnosr TkooPs The 18th Vermont is On.
camped with the rest Of the 9th Corps at Ban.
ys Gross Roads, near Alexandria Sheridanu
cavalry which includes the lst Vermont, pass d
through Richmond Wednesday, on their way to
Washington. The 9th Corps ls alec reported to
be on The homeward march lrUm Danyilie. liam.
cock corps, in which Is the slh Vermont, al
rived at Washington some days ago, aud proba
bly, ere this paper reaches our readers nearly all
our Vermont boys, except perhaps thote IN the
7th Vermont, will ls near Washington.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The 1880 loan is now being taken az an uupte-
csdenIed rate. Last Tuesday the sales by Jay
Cooke s. Co, exceeded seven millions, aud ay-
erage Of the weeks sale was more than six mil.
lions day. The reminder of The loan will be
taken rapidly aud it is not qr5bi1le that another
oan at 30 high rate Of in.eres, will b. pa,
upon the market.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

dress to the American Congress, expressing the
grief of the country and the House at Mr.. Lin
coins assassination.
Addresses ofcondoenco to tho American people
have pa sed the lower House Of the Austrian
Rechsrath unanimously.
The Austrian and Swiss governments have
forwarded addresses.
The Prussan Government. and Chambers also
have given expression Of their sympathy.
1t is not impossible that the assassination of
President Lincoln may improve the tone Of for
eign feeling toward this country. 1t is almost
impossible to separate the crime there, any more
than here from the rebellion, and many will by
this event learn the real character of the treason
against which We have been fighting. And al
though We arc now not in need Of the good opin-
ion Of foreigners, there is satisfaction in seeing
them come to their right mind.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

(which otherwise will he driven away and it will
save the country the senseless discussions which
have kept US all in hot water for fifty years.
Although strictly speaking, this is no subject OF
military convention, yet am honestly convinced
that our simple declaration of a result will be &C.
cepted as good law everywhere. OF course have
not single word from Washington on this or
any other point of our agreement, but know the
effect Of such step by US will be universally &C.
cepted.
It is apparent from the alIusion in this letter to
the assembling of the Virginia (rebe legsl ature,
that Gen. Sherman supposed the recognition Of
the State governments, which acqaiesced in the
new order of things, was settled upon at Wash
ington, and that he was acting in strict unison
with the mercfu sentiments then ruling our gov
ernment. And although he made grave mis-.
take in his negotiations, when all the facts are
known he will be found to have been aOtulted by
the best and most patriotic Of motives
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The Annual Convention for the nomination
OF 5tale Officers, will, doubtless, be held during
the coming month and there il naturally q large
public interest as to Its action.
For two years past, III State has been unusu.
ally fortunate in having for its Executive SO EN-.
inently practical man as Gov. SIXTH. PO-
sessing quick abilities, strong common sense
and an intimate knowledge of business and the
great interests Of Vermont, he has infused into
the administration Of State affairs an energy
requisite to the wants OF the times. In these
excellent administrative qualities be has been
equaled by few Of his immediate predecessors.
Just to all sections OF the State not making
large promises aud failing in the fulfilling Of
/ them bis intercourse with bis constituents
has been Of a most kindly character, and mark
ed by lrankness and courtesy rarely found among
public men. By his own immediate ef)tts,
seconded by the Adunnl General the military
hrs Of the State have never been more skill
/ fully managed quotas have been easily filed,
ana when the State did not at first receive its
proper credits frequent personal interviews
1 with tho late President and Secretary Stanton
have never failed 10 secure for the State, justice
| in this respect. The militia has also been re-
vivid
! In SNORT, tue OUNtIuOI duthlulntthttbu uda
shown him to be one Of those iar-seeing, prac
teal public men, who are tho natural produc.
Of New Eng md sol and Institutions men of
the stamp Of Andrew Of Massachusetts,, and
| Buckingham Of Connecticut He peis,nal and
political friends have been numerous he
stands strong among the people and It is no:
at al remark BILE that many OF bis Jealous adj
mirers have sought 10 induce him to become a
candidate for the third term. Nothing, however,
we are authorized to say could be farther from
his thoughts Having full faith in tie good
old political customs OF the STATE, which have
always encouraged rotation in office he perem2-
torily declines the use Of his mans at the State
Convention.
We feel sure that no filter man could succeed
him, nor one whose no.1ination would be more
heartily endorsed by the present Executive him
sell, than the eloquent and genial gentleman,
who for three years past, has occupied the
second Office in the gift Of his iellowcitizens.
High in his profession, sound legislator, a
man Of the masses, and an incorporating
Union man Paul DmLNGuAN has strong claims
on the suffrage Of the people, and we believe
he is their choice. as he is our own for the mkt
GOVERNOR or VERMONT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

Gov. Brownow OF tennessee has offered a
reward OF $4,000 for one lshan Harris, who
has styled himself governor that State for
year or Two past. Harris is a modest man, and
does not advertise his whereabouts, and Brown.
low has taken this method Of drawing him from
his 0bscurity.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The members Of the Christian Commission
who paid visit Of respect to Gen. Lee a, Rich
mond, have been, very properly, recalled by th,
Commission, and their authority to act as dele
gates revoked.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The editor Of this paper leaves th, week for
the west, TO remain away fes weeks. The
FREEMAN will be left 10 the charge of competent
psrsonsi and the editor hopes to be able 10 write
Tor i,s columns nearly as much a. usual.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

FoR WASHINGTON. By order Of Gen Dix, Mr.,
John McKeogh who has been 10 the custody oil
the Provost Marshal Tor some days, started Tor
Washington on the Thursday midnight train
in charge Of Capt Butnham aud guard to re-
port TO the Secretary OF War
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

The Attorney General has given his opinion,
that inasmuch as the late presidet was com
msndor-lu chief Of the army and navy, and the
city of Washington is military post, the as.
s.ssius and their aders and abett)rs eau be
legally tried by military commission. 1t is
about time, however, tina; the trial of offences
sainst the laws should be restored to the courts
where it properly belongs. Armed rebellion
has ceased east Of the Mississippi river, and We
hope the day is not far distant when military
trials except for offences committed by persons
10 the military service will also cease. Let US
get back to the ordinary and constitutional
method of administering laws as soon as posi-
BILE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16
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NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE WAR.
=" HD'oRs MILITARY DIVISION

HD'QRs MILITARY DIVISION }
OF " KsT Miss, CITRoNELLE, May t. {
Lieut.. Gen. Taylor has this day surrendered
to me with the forces under his command, on
substantially the same terms as those accepted
by Gen. Lee.
"E r s CANBy. Maior Genpral -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

MACON, Ga, May u, II A. NJ.
TO Hon. E. NJ. Stanton &cy Of Var:
have the honor to report that at daylight on
the 10th inst, Col. Prtchard commanding the
4th Michigan cavalry captured jeff Davis and
his family with Regain, Post Master General,
Col. Harrison, late Secretary, Colonel johnson,
A. d. c., Col. Morris, Lieut. Hathaway and
others. COL Prltchard surprised their camp at
lrwinsville, IN Irwin County, Ga seventy five
miles south east Of this place, They will be
here tomorrow night, and will be forwarded un-
der strong guard without delay. | will send
further particulars at once.
(Sgned) J H. WILSON
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

NEGRO SuFFRAGE-A Washington dispatch
to New York paper says
A long cabinet meeting was held again to-day.
Il is said that the question Of negro suffrage at
the South vas the grave topic of prolonged dis
custom 1t is further asserted that President
johnson layoFs extending the elective franchise to
all loyal citizens, and Withdrawing the privilege
from every traitor.
This sl very important question and We trust
that Pr, sident Johnson hollis the opinion attributed
to him above, And what objection can there be
to II Is color to be test, What sense or
democracy Is there in excluding man from The
ballot box On account Of biz complexion? What
other qualification is needed than loyalty? lie
who everywhere stands by the hig ouga, to have
voice 10 making the laws OF the Safe who's e
sovereignty the flag symbolic. Is the South yet
prejudicsd ogl,nst giving the negro suffrage ?
1t also had a violent prejudice against emancipa-
ton, but the proclamation wasissued nevertheless,
1t had prejudice against the Union, but it vas
determined that the Union should stand never
lheless. Ii had an inyeterale prejudice against
negro soldiers but the government put arms into
the hands of black men nevertheless. And what
greater respect does its prejudice against negro
suffrage deserve Our government should be
! Just. 1t should not commit over again the crime
it p.rpettaled ia The reorgan zalion Of Louisiana,
in excluding negroes from the right to vote. II
it assumes to declare who may and who may not
vote in the reconstruction OF iusurgeni States, let
it make loyalty and manhood respected and po-
tent without re.psc, to coiof Ia this way twill
have sure guaranty that it puts the States into
the hands Of men who have always been true to
the government, and who vii not attempt to per-
petuate any ontirepubican institutions on South
ern soil President Lincoln gave the slaves their
freedoms and President Johnson will deserve
hardly less fame than glorfes the name oil his
predecessor il he raises the em,ncipated slave to
the full enjoyment Of all the rights of American
citizenship.