Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-22
-for the freeman.
The sitlistiOn.
rHs ruTiEs OF THE HOUR.

While the enemies of our country's peace
and welfare were in open arms, marshaiieo ior
the overthrow of the government Of their ia
theirs government secured by unnumbered
sacrifices, and cemented by the hearts blood of
the best and the bravest, the duties and obli-
cations of all loyal and patriotic men, were
plain and unmistakable.
To stand by the aag-to uphold and main
tain the power and glory of their sacred IN
heritance-these were duties to the perform-
ance of which, loyal and right-minded men
needed no promptings but those of their own
patriotic impulses.
But now, when the deadly strife is over,
and tho battle smoke rises from the field OF
conflict, the path before US seems not so plain ;
men, honest and well-meaning men-men
who cherish dearly their country s welfare
and prosperity, see differently and think dit
ferently abou. the proper course to pursue.
But there is one thing about which it seems
all who care fig for their country's future
peace and exemption from wars alarms,
should be agreed. Shall traitors be allowed
to fill places of power, and have a voice in
public affairs?
On this question, the remarks Of Gen. But
Ter in recent, off-hand speech at Lynn,
Mass seems to me to have been about the
true ring.
l would not cry for the blood of our fellow
men, but would insist that the leaders Of the
rebellion shall be punished if nothing more,
let them be forever banished from the land to
which their presence has proved curse.
And the rebels of lower gra lie should re for
ever barred from holding any PLACES or offices
of trust or power. Thus should - traitors
be punished and treason made odious."
One among the plainest duties of the hour,
is for the people to be very careful who they
put in cfhce-any Office from Town Repre-
sentative to President of tho United States.
1t is GAUGE for earneet congratulation that 1t
seems to be settled that Morrill, shall 90 into
the Senate. lie is o man who hes been tried
and found true. Not but that others may be
as talented, as patriotic, or as true t. the Pc
lar Star of Repub licanism, as he I; but he has
worn the work harness of public servant so
long-has shown such an uphnching devo-
ton to the welfare of his constituents, that
| they are happy to place him IN still higher
position.
There is such q thing as taking men too
much upon trust. few words well and
brAvely spoken, charm and oapIvate.
| How was it with Andrew johnson? He
did some good things suppose, in Tennessee,
and said many big and brave ones. As e
const gu snce, he was trusted-placed in po-
sition, from which, by accident. he stepped
| 10 the one he now-must | say, diSgrdces
He has a wiltulness-an unyielding obst.naey
which renders him wholly unfit for public
servant. A certain degree of independence
/ of thought and action Is commendable IN any
one, in any position. But for high public
functionary to attempt to override the Will
and wishes f those who placed aim IN the
position he holds, CONSTITUTES a sIn against
public confidence not easily to be forgiven.
{ Some of the frat fruits Of the renowned
"p Icy " OF Andrew johnson, may be C Il
templated IN the recent riot and murders il
New Orleans; for it Is just true tie
multiplication table that those shameful
scenes of disorder and anarchy are the patu-
raj consequences OF the course pursued by the
President and his friends. ." A. j. " or his
admirers, take pride that the initials and first
name of Andrew jackson and Andrew John
son are the same. Good Heavens What
did Andrew jackson at New Orleans lie
won for himself a rich harvest OF glory and
renown. which shall shine with enduring lus-
TIE, while valiant deeds are appreciated
among mankind. 1t may safely be lett 10
the righteous verdict Of an observing world
whether Andrew johnson has won for him
sef glory or shame, in the recent transaction
in the same place. 1t ia useless to say Ia
was not there his influence was there rnd
ruled the hour.
Freemen of Vermont, the day Is close at
hand for you to choose again your State Off
Gers and legislature. Make your choice
with an emphasis that shall wake c0nseIya-
tives from their dreamy sumbers. Show II
the nation that the " star that never sots
continues to shine with undiminished lustrC
in he political ornament. And In y you bt
fortunate enough to secure an Assembl }
which shall not, like the Congress just dis
persed, among many good and noble deecs
perform the r0ecoHy one of voting 70 nearly
double their own pay. Is should be uncoa
sttuiional for a legislative body, or any 9th
er, 70 have the power to fix or establish theii
own remuneration. Human nature is tol
easily tempted to render this power safe.
ID. +. 4.
Mortified, Aug. 10Th, 1866.