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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-29
INFORMATION IN FRENCH AND GER

70 ES. DIR. SAMFIELD begs 10 inform his friends
q and the public generally that he intends devoting
his attention to giving private lessons in the German
and French Languages. Terms moderate Resi-
dence corner Of Edwards and Eannin Streets at Mrs,
ID. Heine's rassdsnce. iaisst#
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
oRANGF coI-NrY NnMINArIoNs
Rally. Every Man,

One DhY FOR GRANT AND Victory, should
tie Tuesday next, the motto of every true
Republican and lover of his country. Go up
II the polls early, vote the entire State,
County, Congressional and town ticket, at
once, and then look after your neighbor If
lac is not present, send for him Our oppo-
nents are strainipg every nerve to diminish
the Republican majority in this State. Look
well to your laurels, sons of the Green Noun
tIins The - Star that never SETS must
shine out on the political armament next
Tuesday with an effulgence that shall cheer
and Tighten the hearts of every loyal man
from Maine to California As the lightning
flashes the results of Tuesdays work from
one end of the Union to the other, let it
proclaim that Vermont 81 good for 40 ,OOC
majority for Grant and Peace and that she
VIII not falter or look back till the world
shall behold this whole land reunited and
prosperous nation, with government rest
ing upon the immutable foundation rock OF
equal and exact Justice to all men
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
For the Freeman.
The Democrats of East Montpelier.
Mortified, Aug. 90, 1868.

Mr. EDITOR As political affairs in this
town may seem to those not knowing the
true state of things - little Mixed we
wish to lay before the readers of the FREEMAN
the facts The Democrats of this town,
having - set up and shot at all the men of
any cdlibre in their own ranks for the last ten
years, without any success, have now found
themselves short of timber, and been com
PEELED to leave their ranks and 90 into the
Republican party to ind a man cdpdbfe OF
representing them in the legislature this
fall This is all well and now for the facts.
Last Saturday, the 22d, inst, the Republi-
cans of this town held their caucus and re-
nominated Timothy Davis, as their candi-
date for town representative. On the same
dav the Democrats held their caucus earlier
in the dav, and nominated Mr.. Davis, know
iug all the time that he was a strait-out Re
publican, but they now claim him az Dem
ocrat How they can do it. is simply be-
cause they will do anything to make it ap-
pear that they have gained something But
as Mr. Davis did not attend their caucus,
nor accept the nomination from them, 1t
! looks dS though tucy H'tu al euihoU w PA"i-
cans How this is, we shall see on election
dav Mr.. Davis attended the Republican
caucus and accepted the nomination from
the Republicans of East Montpelier, and in
his acceptance of the nomination made the
| following remarks lie said he glad to
accept the nomination from the Republicans
as he was and had been for some years Re
publican, and he sorry that any one
should think he was anything else. He also
stated that he declined the nomination from
the Democrats, but was willing they should
vote for him if they wished too, as he did not
want to deny them that privilege. OF course
no one wishes to deny them that privilege
but we hope they will keep on in their Re
publicanism, and vote the whole ''Republicar
ticket" and so continue in their weil-doing
till soon they will find they have met with g
* great change of heart and will be glad tt
get out Of such company as they have beer
in for years past
Now as the facts have been stated, we hop'
the Democrats will not missrepresent it, a:
they are very apt to not state things as they
are. 1t is hoped they will now redeem them
selves by voting the 20 Republican ticket II
full ON the lst Tuesday in September next
and hereafter be with us IiVInIIIoto o
their o,cn men, to represent the town il
the legislature of Vermont.
East Montpelier, Aug. oath, 1868
s'B By REPUBLICAN WHO WAS THERE"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
How can They do it !

Do what? Why, vote in such way as
to assist in carrying Elections, to
rejoice the hearts of Rebels, great and
small Men who, when their country cal
led them, buckled on their knapsacks and
with musket firmly grasped, started upon
that march to the bloody scenes of war,
which with many, ended on the field o
strife, or in the loathsome prison: men,
say, who did this, and were fortunate
enough to be permitted to return to their
homes and the pursuits of peaceful life, will
aid with their ballots, these very traitors in
securing what they in vain strove to gain
with bayonet and the cannon
If they fought not against their will, how
they can vote far men for high Office, who
stand on platforms framed by rebels, at
east in part, and the election of whom vii
send JOY through the hearts of those who so
lately were in arms for the overthrow of all
dear to men who are loyal to their country's
best interests, and future prosperity, is to
me most surprising. That this is so, is be-
yond question. Since the surrender of Lee,
what event have the fallen chivalry of the
South looked forward to with so much hope
and anxiety they do the election of Sey-
mour? And well they may, for his aces
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Is NOur Canvass Complete :!

If motif you have not the name of every
voter Republican or disunion, in your town
already upon your list, let there be no fur
ther delay, Attend to that matter at once,
and when YOU have the names, arrange all
Republicans in alphabetical order, and ap-
point some competent man to stand near the
baIlot-box and check each man as he votes
Examine the list at an early hour, and if you
find Republicans name not checked, look
h i'm up or send for him at once. Let there
he a thorough organization, and do not trust
some one else to do the work you ought
yourself to do The country expects full
vote from the Republicans of Vermont, next
Tuesday. Let meet that expectation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Daniel S. Dickinson on Seymour.

The following is extract from the
speech of Daniel s. Dickinson, delivered at
the great ratification meeting held at the
Cooper Institute in the city of New York,
Oct. s. 1862 As Mr.. Dickinson was life
long Democrat, and in position to be per-
fectly posted on MIR. Seymour's record, the
picture he draws may be especially refresh
inc lust now to those Sc Conservative SOL
diers.'' who, at their Convention at New
York. committed themselves so unreservedly
to the support of the Democratic nominee
for the Presidency:
When the most atrocious conspiracy which
ever desecrated earth, found development in
an assault upon our national flag at Sumter
and in efforts to massacre half-starved gar
rison. placed there in Il time of profound
peace according to uniform usage, for no
other offense than asserting the supremacy
of their country's constitution, and giving
to the breeze, emblematical thereof, the
glorious stars and stripes of their fathers
when the brave volunteers who were hurry
ing to the defense of our nations capital to
save it from mob rule, and rebellion. and
confagration, were bleeding by traitorous
hands-when strong men trembled, when
women wept, and children instinctively
chung closer to the maternal bosom-when
al communication between the loyal States
and the capital was cut off by rebellious
forces-when the President elect of the
United States had then recently reached the
seat of government, where duty called him,
by circuitous and an unusual route, and in
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Vote the Entire Ticket,

Each voter should this year come up to
the full measure of the freeman's privilege,
and cast his ballot for all the Republican
candidates he by law is allowed to vote for.
The men upon our ticket are all good men
and true. They have been put forward as nnr
standard bearers in this campaign. Let us
not dese-t our eoiors, when the day of con-
Gict comes. We trust not to see scratched
OF mutiIated ballot next Tuesday. What a
glorious record for any town, that Can point
u a fieH rate for every candidate upon the
Republican ticket, No deserters, no skulk-
crs, no laggards to be ashamed of in that
town Republicans of old Washington
close up the ranks, steady Shoulder tc
shoulder. let every ballot mark its man, nc
struggling shots, no cross-fring and the
sun OF Tuesday will 20 down on as discom
fitted and annihilated a Democracy il
Vermont, were their compatriot rebe
brethren after the surrender at Appomatox.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

, sion to the Presidency would DO in fact a
restoration of their lost power. The spirit
which animated the Rebellion, is just as
fierce and bitter now, as it was when the
stars and bars foated from thousand bat
Elements throughout the South. Their hopes
of regaining, in part. what they have lost,
has been kept alive by the. course pursued
shameful conduct, the whole Of the REBEL
ious States wouldnow be in their accustom-
ed places in the Union, and in Congress,
and universal peace and prosperity would
abound. A greater curse than he has
proved, never was permitted to retain
high position like his, in defiance of the
will and wishes of those who placed him
there.
One powerful influence which keeps men
in party traces, no matter where the party
goes, or what it does, is the magic of the
words Democrat and Democracy. l know
this influence, having been reared under it,
and kept by it within the folds of the Dem
ocratic party, until it ceased to have any
principles but those in the interest of Slave
ry. Democracy means, or should mean
principles which would prompt men to use
their fellow men all alike, high OF low,
rich or poor, white or black Principles
which will not do this, are Aristocratic, in
stead of Democratic. But we are told it is
not democratic for part of the community
to have their property free from taxation,
while that of others is taxed heavily. At
first view this looks bad as if something
was wrong. But a moments glance at the
circumstances, will make it appear quite diff
fcrent. Where would our country now be or
free government, if there had been none
to be found who would help her when treason
had her by the throat, and was choking her
very life out?
To borrow the immense sums necessary
for the prosecution of the war, some induce
ment must be held out, Or people would not
come forward and loan the sums needed
Exemption from taxation was this induce
ment. Now, when our government comes
out of the contest victorious, and stands with
form erect and majestic before the world, for
who came to her assistance in days of
doubt and danger, would be to disgrace
herself as she cannot afford to do Let her
never leave load of infmy, for the chill
dren of the future to wipe out.
The best interests and welfare of our coun-
try, our whole country, demand the election
of Grant.
The halfquenched fires of the Rebellion,
which have been kept dimly burning by the
course of Johnson, will be kindled to glowing
flame by the election of Seymour. His cleo.
ton would be to the South the greatest
curse which could befall them. 1t would,
in effect, shut their doors to northern enter
prise and capital, and tend to keep them,
the war left them, poor indeed.
d. L. A.
Mortified. Aug. %. 1868.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

RIVALRY IN THE RIGHT DIEECTION.-The
Grant Club of Bellows Falls has challenged
the Grant Club of Brattleboro, not to mortal
combat, but to strife at the ballot-box, to
see whether the town of Rockingham or the
town of Brattleboro shall cast the largest
Republican vote, in proportion to the Ke-
publican voters of the respective towns, on
Tuesday next. The challenge was sent by
the Bellows Falls Club, and is as follows
BELLOWS FALLS, Aug. 18th, 1868.
The Grant and Colfax Club of Bellows
Falls to the Grant and Colfax Club of Brattle-
boro, Greeting.
We hereby challenge that we will give
more votes for the Union Republican ticket
on the first day of September, 1868, In pro-
portion to the number of Union Republican
voters in this town, than shall be given by
the town of Brattleboro on the same basis,
What say the good people of Brattleboro.
Respectfully yours,
A n. SWAIN.
Pres't of the G.. & c. Club of Bellows Falls.
The challenge was promptly accepted, and
answer returned as follows
BRATTLEBoRo, Aug. IS, 1868
The Grant and Colfax Club of Brattleboro
| to the Grant and Colfax Club of Bellows
Falls, Greeting.
We accept the challenge, and will beat
YOU at the polls Look we'll to your laurels
r. W. CLARKE.
President G. & c. Club of Brattleboro.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Send i'm the Returns.

Town clerks and others are particularly
requested 10 forward us full statements of
the votes cast in their respective towns, to-
gether with the name and political stripe OF
the Representative elect, by the first mail
after the voting has ceased If the telegraph
can he better used, or communication be
r,,.,,..,. I.I..-iv >, prIydJc meGu0us, FORWARD
the result in those ways Let us have news
of Tuesdays election at the earliest possible
moment: and good Republican friends, please
let it all be good news-such as shall make
glad the hearts of the toilers in our glorious
cause in those States where the battle RACES
hottest, and the unreconstructed rebels,
spared by Federal bullets, press hardest
upon our loyal brothers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

ATTENTION, SOLDIERS OF THE UNIoN.-We
call the attention of our soldier voters to the
following choice abuse of Gen. Grant. from
the La Crosse Democrat of August 18th
Can you tell why the God and morality
party nominated Grant for President of these
United States?
Is any one simple enough to suppose that
they did SO merely because they desired for
that Office a stupid ass?
No doubt they are willing to place there
creature insufferably stupid That is in
keeping with their profound craftsmanship.
Grant is fit successor of the Late Lamcnted
in this particular. Mr.. Washburn can whisk
Grant around as he pleases; he can use him
for such dirty work as shall be necessary.
And the party can whisk Mr.. Washburn
around as often as shall be necessary. Grant
is made of the right stuff for Republican
/ President. He is
| 4 drunkard.
| A butcher of men.
| A seeker after spoils.
The great national murderer.
| A betrayer.
a fool.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Reception of Schuyler COlfax in In
diana.
HIS SPEECH AT SOUTH BEND.

HlS ofEhCh Al oOOIh bEND'
The reception of Schuyler Colfax, Friday,
was one of the grandest demonstrations ever
witnessed in that part of the country. Mr.
Colfax arrived from Chicago at one O'Clock,
and was received at the depot by five thou
sand people, who manifested great enthusl-
asm. A fine procession marched to the fair
grounds on the north of the city, where an
address of welcome was delivered by Colonel
Humphreys, mayor of the city. Mr.. Colfax
res ponded in speech of three-quarters OF an
hour, in the course of which he made the
following interesting remarks
81 cannot speak in regard to
the platform, nor can l speak, as | deem pro-
priety forbid me, of the candidates who are
arrayed against US. My record is made up
before you. 1t is written in the pages OF
our country's legislature. 1t is inscribed
| there where l could not erase it if l would
1t is there for good or for evil. 1t is my con
| victions expressed in my notes, in my speeches
| in nv letters Not one word of it shall
ever take back. Every word of it is con-
firmed to me by the experience of past years ;
and there is not, as | look back on it, one
single sentence, that dying, l would wish tC
| blot.
You remember that the most
of my life has been spent among you IN the
editorial profession, and all of you, most es
peciallv those who have lived here for years
can bear witness to the fact that [ was nc
sluggard in the performance Of those duties
Twas generally the editor, the publisher, the
proof-reader, the maiI-boy, the collector
all rolled into one. But performed then
to the best of my ability, and have this &c
say-looking back to my early life as al
editor, | can say that while l antagonizeC
with my opponents because | believed then
principles wrong and my own right, L anita
gonized without opprobrium, and opposed
them without invective. And every one o
you here, Democrats and Republicans. [ cal
call as witnesses that in spite of oil the politl
cal storm of the last six or eight years,
have not, as you know yourselves, IN TIN
district ever designated the Democratic part,
by any other name than that which the.
have chosen themselves. OF all the hun
dreds of speeches [ have made, you hav
never heard me allude to them as copper
heads, or anything that they might condemn
as personal or opprobrious. | have given t
hem the name that they see fit to give t.
themselves, and l have borne patiently am
with such retort every epithet that has beer
heaped on me by those who have seen fit II
that way to oppose me. | have believed tina
to BE- the wiser course, and experience ha
! proved its correctness to me
Now, my friends, if there
one thing for which long in this land c
ours, If there is one thought that rises up
permost above all others, it is that though
embodied in those brief, sententiOus words c
the great captain Of our armies, embodyin
: as much as speech of an hours duration
because it is exactly suited to the exigenc
of our situation. 1t is, Let us have peace
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

otism, energy andsuccess at the head of the
armies of the United States in destroying the
rebellion in arms gives satisfactory assurance
that he will be able at the head of the gov
eminent to resist this new phase OF the
rebellion. Transferred to civil life, and his
administration devoted to such a patriotic
work, it shall have the same cordial and
hearty support from me that it would have
were he my dearest personal friend. . Find
ing engaged in Wade Hampton new re-
bellion the identical rebels that were
conquered on the tented field, the General
truly remarks that 81 if the lost cause wins
in November, then the government bonds and
the national currency are as worthless as a
Confederate note payable two years after
treaty of peace between the Union and the
confederacy.''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Not n Democrat,

The Democratic papers are making bold to
claim that many men, once Republicans, are
supporting Seymour and Blair. One of these
stories is the following from Democratic
paper in New Hampshire
Capt. Robert Lincoln, son of the late
President, now practicing law at Chicago.
is heartily in favor of Seymour, and is men
toned as the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress. If his father was living he would
doubtless occupy the same position. lie
realized long before his death the great crime
into which he was betrayed by the villains
around him, and that nothing but the restor-
alton of substantial peace and prosperity
could save his name from infamy. 1t /. not
strange that his son, who must have known
the fathers estimate of Grant and the rest
of them, should do all he can to promote the
object of his ambition.
a Vermonter who knows Capt. Lincoln
very we'll, wrote letter enclosing the above
paragraph to him, and asking if it was true.
To this inquiry Mr.. Lincoln replied as fol-
lows:
CHICAGO, Aug. l., 1865.
DEAR SIR: Yourletter of the 18th inst. enclosing
slip from a newspaper in which it is stated that
am 'heartily for Seymour" &C., and requesting
word from me on the subject, is received
You tell that the report has been hat ex-
tensively circulated in the East ] had heard such
a rumor two days ago, but gave it attention
thinking it deserved none; but in reply your let
ter have say that there is truth whatever il
the paragraph. Although not now taking 0ctire
part IN TIE political campaign,
is who more earnestly desires the success
of General Gsant and the Republican party than
myself.
You NAV make such use of this note as you may
deem proper.
am, Sir, very truly yours,
ROBERT T. LINCOLN
We trust that the publication of this let
ter will get at rest this SANDER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

SUMNER AND NIRGINIA--Senator Sumner,
having been invited by the Republican State
Committee ofVirginia to speak in that State,
declined that honor in the following n ca
and suggestive letter
WASHINGTON, Aug. I, 1868.
DEAR SIR 1t will not be in my power to
be at the meeting which you invite me
| know well how much | shall lose. Such a
meeting would be full of inspiration. 1t is
beautiful to think of Virginia thus redeemed
to civilization and humanity. During the
reign of slavery there was a peculiar barba-
rism in this State not to be mentioned with
out blush Thank God this has disap-
peared 1t remains that the constant crop
of prejudice and indecent pretension born of
slavery should disappear also. This can be
brought about by the triumph of equal
rights.
1t was Virginian who wrote the Decla-
ration of Independence. rejoice to believe
that the State of jefferson will recognize at
last his principles. To do this it must begin
by renouncing the rebel party, which is the
true name for our modern Democracy.
Accept my thanks and best wishes, and
believe me, dear sir,
Faithfully yours,
CHARLES SUMNER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

The Eclectic for September is embellished
with portrait of Hon Arson Rurlingane
Its table of contents is as follows 80 Project
ed Expeditions to the North Pole, from Col
burns New Monthly; . British Arms and
Soldiery-Ancient and MODERN from Dub
lin University; % The Latest Lawgiver," from
Blackwood's Magazine; * Cardinal w olsey, y
from Sharpe's Magazine g Story of Piece
of Chalk, " from Chambers Journal - The
Earth Magnet" from Cornhill Magazine :,
" On Nature and Human Nature" Macmil
Ian Tropical Scenery from Chambers
journal; . Leaves from my Mediterranean
Journal from Sharpes Magazine; Jul
piter without his Satellites from Popular
Science Review 90 Westminster Abbey, -
(concluded) from London Quarterly; * Beau
tiful for ever, from Belgravia & La Femme
Passee,' from Saturday Review g Dsap-
pearances, from Chambers Journal ss A
Lone Man." from Colburns New Monthly :;
" The Great Eclipse of Aug IT, from Pop
ular Science Review g Hon. Arson Buriin-
game from the Editor Poetry Notes on
Books Art: Science Varieties.
The terms of the Eclectic are: single
copies, 45 cents one copy one year, SIS 90 :;
two copies one year, 50 90; five copies one
year, $50 co. Address
E. r. PELToN, Publisher,
los Fulton Street. n Y
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

An ExTINGUIsHER.- was rather an
effectual reply made by Hon. John A Bling
ham to Copperhead who called out to him
while addressing Republican meeting at
Bangor, - How about Mrs. Surratt? - Mr.
Bingham instant response was
How about her? Go and consult the
records Of the court that tried and convicted
her. Go and ask Gen. Hancock, who issued
the order for her execution in spite of writ
of habeas corpus which had been served upon
him : and, if you still unsatisfed, go and
ask that aIostate President, Andrew John
son, why be refused pardon after petition
had been sent him signed by every member
but one Of the court who tried her, and
drawn up in the handwriting of the man
YOU seek to insult. -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Votes. Votes!

We have already printed the State, Coun-
tv and Congressional tickets for Washington
County, and shall to-day forward them to the
chairman Of the Republican committee for
each town respectively. Any town failing to
receive the package by Friday, or Saturday
at the latest, should send for new supply by
special messenger. Be sure you have votes
enough, and scrutinize every ticket closely,
that no fraud be played upon you by the
enemy.