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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

A FASHIONABLE LADY's WARDROBE.-The
New York Herald published list of articles
belonging to young lady's wardrobe recently
destroyed by fire, for the value of which her
father brought suit against an insurance COM
pany The total value set down is only
$21, 900! Many of the items are set down at
reasonable prices, too four elegant bonnets
800; set of Russia sable furs 500; nire
pairs boots and shoes $45; gold ca,d case ; SlS
43 volumes books bound in morocco SlOO
several parasols $25. Oher articles look a
little extravagant, but very likely cost the sun
named. A roya! blue satin dress trimmed
with Brussels lace, $500; a white satin trim
med with blonde and bugles and alencon ACE
$25OO; one blue gros de naples brocaded
with silver, cost without stitch in it $500
one large Brussels lace shawl 500; black vel
vet mantilla imported $3.50; ivory work table
S4OO, etc. etc.
The list nearly fills two columns OF the Her
aid and comprises twepty-six robes of silk ant
satin, two of velvet, twen y-four dresses of pop
lin, cashmere, grenadine and Swiss and lndis
muslin, with underskirts and bodices of silk
nine jackets to wear over these dresses in th'
| house, seventeen cloaks, mantillas and capel
for ou, door wear fifteen muslin skirts, beside
| the underskirts already enumerated; twent,
one sets of Aounces and capes of lace, Of al
qualities, from Honi,on 10 Maltese; and in ad
dition to all these, q quantity of worn dresses
cloaks, jackets, bJoutere, furs, etc., etc.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

We quote few more of Josh Billings say
ings, to show the reader their quality.
% The prinsipal difference between a luxury
and neccesaty IL, the prize"
" Wise men don't expeck tu do away with
the visissitudes ov life, they onla expeok tev
blunt the edge them
/" Gravity is very often mistakin for wisdum
but thsre is as much differ as thare is between
a glide board and the man who maid it,
"' Honesta is the bes, polisy,' but don't
take my wurd for L, tri it:'
" Gi: owine proverbs like good kambrick
needles-short, sharp, and shiny"
d" A man running for othss puts me in mind
ov a dog that's lost-he smells ov every bod Y
he meets, and wags hisself all over"
Moste oy the advise reseave from 9TH
ers il not so mutch an evidense of their aft OK
shun for US, as il is evidense of their atf-ck-
shun for themselves"
"Ifyu want TO get sure crop, and big
yield for the seed, SOW wilde oats"
d" What man spends in this life ne saves !;
what he don't git want ment for him, and
what be saves, be looxes.'
&" W hen feller gifts going down hill, it do.
seem tho evry thing had bin creased for the
oksshun."
" If thare wuz nothing but truth in thi.
wurd, fool would stand Jast as good chanse
wlZ5 man.
d" RE arly, work hard and late, live on
what va can't sell, give nothing ava, and If yu
don't die rtoa, and go IL the devil, you may
sue me for damages. \. B.-Ihe above re-
marks are not inten ed TO be personal"
Z" We are ap III hate them who won't take
ur advise, and despise them who do.
q 1t is dreadful easy to be phool-a man
can be- one and not know it.
" Real hsppiness don't consis so much in
what a man don't hav, ss it duz In what he don't
want
"Lng, bod,s move slo, this proyerb
don't apply ,u lies, for tha bigger tha ar the
faster they 60.
/" Marin for love ma he a little risky, but
il it is so honest that Gcd cant help bat sml.e
on it,
Z" Thart or. great multitude ov ndi'ldua 5
who are like blind mules, anxious enough 10
kick, but can't tell WHARF"
Ii lie highly important, when man makes
I'D bis miDde lew bekum h raskall, that he
shud examine hisseIt clusly, aud see If he amt
better konstructed for phool.'
" argy in this way, II man is right he
can't be too radikal, if be is rong he kant be toe
| conservatitf."
" There are 2 things in this life for which
we are never fully prepared, and that il
twins"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

Nasty, in the Toledo Blade, suggests the
following order of process ion for the Johnso-
man reception
The procession should form in the following order
carrying banner appropriately .cribed
and singing ny mns sweetiy, as IS h're set down:
]. FEEDER al office e-ht ldeTs-in q small carriage.
BANNER.
q The serpent Tempt me, and did eat"
HYMN.
This is the way we long have sought
And mourned because We found Ii not"
g Those Who wan, ed efices and couldn't get them,
n down ha eks, drawn by lame mules, clothed
in mourning.
" Every man has his o. PIiet-wsuid ws could get
oars.h
HYMN.
Plunged In gulf of dark despair,
We wretehed sinners lie.'
3. weskkn.ed r,publiears Who are tryins to sup
port johnson. but don't want to leave their prrty In
carriage,
"To be or not to be-lhat is the question"
"Stand shivering the brink
OF everlasting woe."
L. valandisham de m oer ats ruminating on the kick
ing out Of their chief at Philadelphia
BANNER.
4" Now ie the winter of discontent."
SONG.
In nful, solemn, husky, hsart-re ending tone
''Should aud acquaintance be forgot
S. American citi sens of African descent
&" He omised to Nose,-he led into the Red
Sea and-left us dar''
HYMN.
''whar now is de food old Moses.''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

safety to their persons, the Gypsies appear to
have system of theft pt culiar to themselves
Those Of Lochgellie trained all their children
to theft. Indeed this has been the general
practice with the tribe all over Scotland. Sew
ersl indis iduals have mentioned to me that the
Lochgellie band were exercised in the art of
thieving under the most rigid discipline. They
had various ways Of making themselves expert
thieves. They frequently practced themselves
by picking the pockets of each other. Some
times pair of breeches were made fast to the
end of string, suspended from high part of
the tent. kiln, or clubhouse in which they hap
pened to be encamped. The hdren we're
set at work to try if they could, by sleght of
hand, abstract money from the pockets of the
breeches hanging in this position, without
this discipline. The children who were most
exper, in abstrac:ing the money in this man
ner. were rewarded with applause and presents
while, on the other hand, those who proved
awkward, by ringing the bell,, or moving the
the breeches, were severely chastised. After
the youths were considered perfect in this
branch of their profession, a purse. or other
small, object, was laid down in at * posed part
of the tent or camp, IN view of all the family
While the ordinary business of the Gypsies
was going forward, the children again com
menced their operations, by exerting their in
genuity and exercising their patience, in ,rying
to carry off the purse without being perceived
by any one present. If they were detected
they were again beaten but if they succeeded
unnoticed, they were caressed and literally re-
warded"
Mr., Simson pleads guilty in behalf of the
Gypsies to the charge of stealing children, al
leging that it is the means adopted to preserve
the haldihood of the race by the incorporation
of strange blood.
He gives curious story of the manner il
which they contrved to have themselves ap,
pointed on the constabulary iorce of Scotland
IN the latter part Of the last century, 10 th'
great terror Of evil doers of other races, ent
the accommodation Of those of their own.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

A LETTER FROM MR. NHIrrIEs.-fhe t'-
lowing interesting letter trJm Nc 'hn u
Whittier has been received by he Secretary
Ct the Republican State Con mittee
"AnEsBUsr. August "a 1866.
DEAR SIR IL regret t1at the are "i my
health w.li not allow me the privilege OF ac-
oeprng The invitation of the X pu unlican ate
committee of Massachusetts 60 meet and well
C me the southern oyaiists at PnIlsdelf MIA
the 81 of next month.
NV heart Is Win these noble men. who
came up from the hot furnace of rebellion
vithout t the smell of It's nierhsl & their
garments. | would like 10 cay 6" them, and
,hrough them TO the pc ,ple OF the states they
represent, that We yield 20 none in the desire
lor the restoration OF these States 20 their
place In Congress, in the sp-edisst manner
consistent with the safety OF sna U ni'n, 10
other w.rds, whenever the rights Ut all 'heir
inhabitants are secured, aud the monst' GUS
iuequanty of representation growing out OF
slavery has been SO adjusted tont rebel n
south Carolina shall Mt have doube tn Pr
mIIcai power OF = 10y i man IN one of the n.
E. S-aies Massachusetts cherishes No hatred
awards the South no representative of hers
n-s wlGnheq his vote trOm app oprlation- Tor
It's benefit oI sectional grounds; no NJ sssa-
chusetss citizen has he-Itated TO minister 60
he necessities of sou enern cities under the
calamities of plaques or fire the same hands
that aided the hunted ioyalists OF East Ten
nessee have been extended to iced he st rv.Dg
rebels of Savannah. We have no desires of re-
vense TO Crafty and where, in the nature Of
sblngs, we cannot wholly forget, we are ready
TO forgive. as We would be forgiven.
Trusting that it is not too late ior my place
TO be filled IN the delegation.
| l am very truly thy friend,
| JOHN q. WHITTIER.
VIM. S. Robinson, Esq. Rep. State Com. I
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

What kind of leather would a naked Moor
remind you OF? Undressed Morocco.
Ii is peasanter to get smack from a
woman lip than from mans hand.
The question, does getting drunk advance
ones happiness, would seem to be put to rest
by the Irisbman who went courtipg when
drunk, and was asked what pleasure he found
in whlskcy? - Oh, Nelly, it's a trate en-
tirely to see two of your own swate purity
faces instead OF one."
Parson B., and friend arc both fond
of boating. Going down to the Brooklyn
Clubhouse, Gowaps, they were passing
through Celtic settlement. where pig-stye'
and Kerosene rehneries load the gale with
mingled odors. :" Smells OF ile,'" bis COM
panion observed to the Parson. "Yes," says
Parson B." Emerald lie - -
The Ioster's motto-Be ware.
What length ought lady's crinoline IL
bel A little above two feet.
If possible, live peaceably with all men i
not, try.
| Danger should be feared when distant, ant
braved when present.
Why was Powers Greek slave one of th'
| most abused of women? Because the arts
chiseled her cut of her clothes.
Where is paper money first mentioned ii
the Bible? When the dove brought th
green-back TO Noah
saw, how duth you like my mustathe
NTH Laura 2" lipsed dandy to a merry girl
=. Oh, very much-it looks like the fuzz OF
the back of caterpillar
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

this purpose our schools are opened With such
general religious exercises as our experience
IN the North proves it practicable tor all
Christians to unite in for this purpose IN all
the schools instruction is afforded in the funda-
menta duties of the Christian religion ss ID.
cucated in the command, !" Thou shalt love
the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul
and strength, and tiny peighbor AZ thys !" no
less for this purpose do We j-alousiy msint.in
their unsectarian character, not allowing the
peculiar tenets of any prcuiiar denomination
10 be taught in the schools.
While We thus to establish fchoo
system which, strioty ecclesiastical and Yet
genuinely Christian, snail afford a sure founda-
! uon for sound morality and pure religion. We
| rejoice in all the good which the churches are
dong, by the incubation OF more speclhc rell-
| 2 Ious ruth, for the redemption OF the suffer
ing, doa n-trodden' and degraded in the South.
| We recognise the Importance OF their work.
Individually participating IN their iaoors In our
respe ctive churches, we are always ready as
commission to cooperate with them IN all egit-
| innate wsys. We are not and can not be their
rivals. We are their coadjutors in common
cause. For every faithful church promotes
The cause of popular education AMI popular
| education is the ally of The Cnrlstian Church.
| AS reviving industry renders less imperative
| the demands for physical relief, the Cause OF
education increases in relative importance, and
| the establishment Of common schools open to
| all classes in all the Southern States becomes
our most important work. The want Is press
ing, the necessity urgent. the work gigantic,
the difficulties many. Only united effort can
accom- psh a task SO difficult. We ask, then,
the careful attention of all fiends of religion
| and education TO the distinction which We have
IN this paper attempted to set forth, and cordi-
| aliy invite all to unite with US IN one common
effort to secure this great end-the establish
ment throughout the Republic. upon perma-
nent foundatlons, of 1MAON SCHOOLS for the
educa ton of all without distinction OF sect,
| caste, or color.
On behalf of the American Freedmen's iUn-
| ion Commission.
REV LYMAN ABBOTT.
REV Z. ii. CAMPBELL, ID. D., S,.o;a
REV o. b. FRoTHINGHAM,
FRANCIS r. q Pc Comm d.
NATHAN BISHOP, L. l.. D.,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

my lips-words that came to my heart %
shought Of those who wore oace saved from
the heat Of the burning, fiery furnace and 1
prayed that too might be saved
And ah it vas hard to pray thereto
keep your thoughts in the midst of that force,
suftocating heat of smoke and steam from the
water pouring into tho room. And how ev-
erything else but the words of prayer came
into ones mind i; and it was as il devils-des-
pairing. blaspheming devils were Kissing in
my ears TO cufee and shrek oaths. Then, too,
came came the thought of those at home, and the
little golden ourls that should play with no
dread my wife always had of what she called
my frightful business. Yes had saved sew
en- that night but it was hard to die-hard
to give up life at eight and twenty, and suffer
the death from which l had saved 60 many
couldn't help it just then, for grim emile
came over my face as thought it was my old
enemy the FIRE being revenged upon me but
directly after l tried to pray once more, and
then in the midst of the smoke gave a wild
cry, dashed off my helmet, dragged my belt
undone, and kicked of my heavy boots, half
sufocated, and had OF my thick coat, too +;
and then, with my heart beating with hope,
thanked God for the thought. and she next
moment l was over the CRATE bars and in the
big chimney of the old hous
Ii was flu of smoke, and l could hardly
breathe but it was a sure way of escape to
the roof /; and though | could feel that was
tearing the skin from my elbows and knees.
managed to climb higher and higher, slowly
and painfully, but soon l could ieel q current
OF sweet. refreshing air setting down to me,
and every breath gave me fresh strength till
l reached the top, when my heart sank, as
found it would be impossible to get any far
ther on account of the chimney-pos.
To shout was useless, and for a while was
in despair but at last | got my hands well
above me, and tried to move the pot. l tried
| gain and again, and then 10 force myself
through, till was SO wedged in that l could
not get back, but found that had loosened
the pot. and at last completely forced it of
and raised myself painting to sitting position
on the chimney stack, bur afraid to move, for
my head was wedged in the pot, which was
fixed down upon my shoulders.
l knew | could rot stay where was for
long, and tried once more to get rid of my
awkward helmet and now. having both
hands at liberty, loossned it, and it fell with
a crash into a court beneath.
Just then there ross q cheer, for some one
had made me out from below and sick and
faint as l was | managed to wave my hand
and try to cheer but it stuck in my throat
and could not get down without help. And
| suppose English people must be fond oi
cheering, tor how they did shout when l got
down through another house and was there
amongst them and alter all it was only one.
duty.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

After election on Monday, the citizens of
Gardine, Me-, held mass meeting and passed
the following resolution
We, the loyal citizens of Gardiner. in mass
meeting assembled. having this day gained
glorious victory over copperhesds and rebels,
send our respects to Anorew johnson. Presi-
dent of the United STATES. with the joyful
news that Name has elected a full delegation
10 supper, OF our loyal Congress, all OF whom
voted for you for Vice Pres,d, mt, and not
foul wheip of SIN " among them.
We have also elected Gen. Joshua l..
Chamberlain, Governor, by twenty seven
Thousand majority. she soldier and pAlot who
will never prove traitor TO his party.
The finger of Providence is unerring, and
will guide US safety through. The people
must be trusted and the country will be re-
stored Our faitn is unshaken at the uiri-
mate result.
Voted That copy OF the above be sent to
E. Nj. Stanton. Secretary OF War. 10 be de-
i.vered to the Presldent immediately alter he
returns from his pilgrimage.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

ARx IN ARN.-Gov. Fairchild of Wscou.
Gin, was one of the brsvest heroes of the war
against the rebellion. A gentlemen who was
introduced to him nos long sioee, observed he
had lost his righs arm. "Yss." " said the Govern
or IN reply. attended . convention 10 Get
tysburg IN 1868, and met . Southern DELE
gate who Was very anxious to walk arm-ln-
arm with me, and when We separated foand
shat the embrace had beeu rather costly.
The remark was quietly mads. bot soegesssd
| q world Of valuable reflections.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

A REEL OUrBUReT-The Richmond Err
aminer vents its spite on General Miles. who
has been relived from command ct Fortress
Monroe, in the following billingsgate:
+" We bid Miles an afectionate farewell!
Go and never return-coward, inquisitor,
rorturer, executiouerI Maledictions upon
you /! and may you feel in your own person
all the pain you have inflicted upon the de-
fenseless Whom you die. may your carrion
be thrown to the dogs, and may they, loash-
ing your vile hesh, leave is to the unfsstldious
bussArd. You have polluted our air snd
soil TOO long. Go. Relieve US of your insuf-
fsrable presence. Relieve us OF an offensive
objsot that provokes US to bIasphemy. Az
ve revere and love Jefferson Davis, % do We
detess and contemn thee, hateful kite-ob-
soonest of birds. Col"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

KICKING THEM OUr.-President Johnson, in
bis speech to the people at St. Louis, Missouri.
paid his respects to the officials appointed by
President Lincoln, in the following choice
language
] believe in the good old doctrine advocated
by Washington, Jefferson and Madison, of ro-
tation in Office. These people who have been
enjoying their offices, seem to nave lost sight
OF this doctrine. l believe that one set of men
have enjoyed the emouments Of Office long
enough; they should let another portion of
the people have a chance.
How are these men to be got out, "a voice
i" Kick 'em OUT" cheers and laughter, unless
your Executive can put them out, and unless
you can reach them through the President ?
Congress says he shall not turn them out, aud
they are trying to pass laws to prevent it being
done.
Well let me say to you, if you will stand by
me in this action if you will stand by me in
trying to give the people a fair chance. both
soldiers and citizens, to participate in these
Offices, God being willing, | will kick them out.
l will kick them out just as fast - can.
[Great cheering.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

AWAR DKnocRAT's PosIrIoN.-Gen. Wal
bridge has issued an appeal to the War Dem
ocrats of New York, to stand By the prinoi-
pies for which they fought during all the long
Years of war, and in defining his own position,
says:
al hold that the loyal States and people
achieved bv their successful struggle right
to complete security against future rebellions
ON such grounds and with such impulses as
were held to justify that of 1861.
| hold that the present Congress is en-
phatically right in demanding that the States
lately in revolt shall no longer erjoy no
titious and exceptional power in our national
councils based on four millions of their peo-
pie, whom they obstinately refuse to educate
or enfranchise, and whom they divsst OF the
arms and deny the military organiza ton and
discipline, required to render them efficient in
our national defense.
In short, | hold that Congress il substan-
TALLY right, the President generally wrong. in
the contest which has alienated them and 1
propose to aid and act with those who sustain
Congress and oppose the President, until the
controversy which now convulses the republic
shall have been brought to final issue.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19
1)oetrp.
MurmuYs.

Why wilt thou make bright music
Give forth a sound Of pain?
Why wilt thou weave;far flowers
Into the weary chain?
Why turn each cool, gray shadow
lEto a world Of feArsi
Why say the winds are waiiing.
Why call the dew-drops tearss
The voices OF happy aturs
And the heavens sunny CLEAN,
Reprove thy sick hearts fances,
Upbraid thy foolish dream.
Listen, and l will tell thee
The song Creation sings;
From the humming of bees In the heather,
To the futter of angels wings,
An echo rings forever,
The sound can cease;
1t SPEAKS to God Of g:ory,
ItspeakE to earth OF peace.
Not alone did angels ngit
To the poor she pherd's ear;
But tie sphered heavens chant it,
While listening ages hear.
Above the peevish vsiIiRg
Rises that holy song,
Above earth's foolish oIamor,
Above the voice Of wrong.
NJ creature of Coils TOO lowly
To murmer peace and praise.
when the starry night. grow silent,
Then speak The silent days.
SO leave thy sick hearts fancies,
Ard lend thy Iittls voice
To he silver song Of glory,
Thai bids the world rejoice.
Miss a \. Proctor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19
The Leader Ofihe Reform League
In England.

The Lord Chief Justice having refused to
continue Mr.. Edmund Beales, president of the
Reform League in London, in bis office of
Revising Barfister for the metropolitan Dis
trict, Mr.. Bsales publishes the following let
ter:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19
TERlrs FOR ADYERTIsING.

For Square II II lines less OF Nonparei type,
insertion, 90 for each suo1equene insertion -
cents Unless the number Of are marked on
the adver ft continued till ordered out
Liberal discount made 70 nsrchan and othsrs adver-
tising by the year
Probate and Commissioner's Notices, AGO each
For notices Of LberAe Estrsys. the For nation
Dssoiutton Of Coparnersh ps, &C.. ei % ssshfor
three insertions IL sent by nail the money must ae-
company the letter
Notices in eolunns 10 cents per line each In
serson, but no charge made CT less than 50 cents
extended Obituary Notices Postry visi be eharged
at five cents per line
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

Application is to be made the next Legisla-
ture for the removal of she County buildings
of Windham County, from Newfane 70 Brat
tleboro.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19
THE ART OF THEFT.

One of the trades " of Gypsies is that Of
stealing, which they make it their business to
teach the young among them. the anecdote
given below reminds one of the customs of the
ancient Spartans:
"To plunder the community with more
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19
Chr frermQn.

MONTPELIER, VT,
Wodne sday M Morning, September o, 1860
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-09-19

cay Ct the speeches made in the wide recent
circuit of the Executive Are these the way.
of reconciliation?
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-12
RenaYkabIe.

1t is somewhat remarkable Says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer, that those who
most spnndly beratei and assail the impul-
siye Fenians, are the men who rejoiced
at the, Invasion Of Yirgipian by Old JoHS
Brown, and. mourned, as for one of their
own, household, when he was executed
There isl certain class Of people who can
not entertain any sympathy for those who
have not Black skins. q ''id' -