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Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-01

"For amusement" says the Beacon, "du- ring this dreary captivity, they had few books, but with the true spirits of sailors, their chief consolation seemed to be derived from contrasting their situation with that of the crew of the Commerce cast away on the coast of Africa, Robins description of which they had on board. The crew unanimously agree, that loss of food was not more severe y -' NY. Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

Resolved, That all distinctions in soce-
ty, except such as superior merit Of itself
conlcrs, are wholly artificial, and ought not
to exist in land Of freedom; and as we
cherish our own state constitution and that
of the United States, which secure TO us
this equality, we pledge ourselves to use
tain the great principles upon which those
constitutions are founded, and upon which
rests the only permanent safety Of our re-
public
Resolved, That we view Che incessant
attempts of our opponents to mingle the
question of banking or other interpretations
with party politics, and to make opposition
to such corporations the exclusive property
Of single party, as tending directly to cor
rupt the purity Of elections and ultimately
to PROSTATE the productive classes of the
people at the feet Of merciless usurcrs.
Resolved, That while the notion of an
entirely hard money currency, borrowed
from the exploded systems of foreign fnan-
ceers, is only worthy of ridicue and con-
tempt as being utterly impossible in prac-
tice, we abhor the idea Of any paper cur
rency, other than that which can, readily
and without loss, be converted to specie
and that we hold it TO be the imperative
duty of the National and State Govern
ments, as speedily as possible, TO restore a
sound currency, prevent the excessive is
sues of paper, and secure to the people a
safe and stable medium for the transaction
of their business.
On motion, j. p. Miller, Milton Brown,
John L. Buck, Samuel B. Prentiss, Elijah
Holden, Heman Carpenter, VIM. S. Clark,
Leander Hutchins, and ARENAS Cushman,
were appointed county committee for the
ensuing year.
Voted, that the proceedings of the meet
ing be signed by the chairman and sccreta-
ry and published.
ARTEMAS CUSHMAN, Chm.
j. L. BUCK, Sec'y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27
For the Waterman and State Journal.
OLONIZATION

oppeal 10 the CLERGY and people Of Vermont
in favor of the American Colonization Socict,
an institution having for lis object the re-
moval TO n distant mart of the world. abouI
400 600 Americans with dark-colored skins.
Without stoppino. Mt present, TO trouble Won
with any remarks as 10 the claims of such an
enterprise upon the public charity. allow me.
before FORGET il TO SUGGEST n new branch Of
colonization philanthropy which, in the present
state of public sentiment in reference 10 such
matters. must. | think. deserve equal consider
a,ion. 10 speak within bounds. have long
contemplated the lsubicct and am bound 10
saw. The boneGcent character of the enterprize
none can reasonably question:, 1t is notorious
That n loroe md increasing class of the people
| In onr co1,try oc Fnolisb descent are distin.
oJ, SG G'", ha roe, h. T., ,nn pI EVEs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

years But, alas, the convention was tot up
priced of these facts, and tho resolution was
swallowed, without a murmur.
The next resolution was about the U. S.
Bank, and E. y. Barber, Esq. got astrido the
hobby. The horse was old, the rider indinor-
emit and I-among the missing.
From various sources we learn that the
convention survived the various liberia
drafts upon its credulity, made by the prin-
cipal speakers-C3-evcry one of whom,
save our friend Brown, are eleventh hour
(modern) democrats p-and all the rcsolu-
tons were adopted. Among them was
one OF an antisavery stamp, and even that
was swallowed, the known and open PLEDGE
of Martin Van Buren,, and the equally well
known hostility Of the mass of the party &
its presses to aboitionism, to the contrary
Notwithstanding. If the convention truly
expressed its sentiments, all aboitionsts
ought certainly to rejoice, even though they
fully accord in the sarcastic expression of
one of the convention, that the day Of PEN
tecost acds revived! For our own part,
however, we fear that another member Of
the convention more truly expressed the
sentiments oftoo many, and in the less char
table expression-"d--n the niggerS !"
Messrs. Flint, Barber, and Dillingham;
were appointed state committee-an adj
dress ordered--Mr Browns speech requcs-
ted for the press-and at about 6 P. NJ. the
convention adjourned without day.
And now it only remains for us, as chron-
iclers of events, to announce that the last
experiment" upon the antimasons of YER
mont has failed--the last convention num-
bering fewer antimasons than the first con-
vention of 81 Vanites at 'Cottrll's, No. =
and that the immortal eight may profit
by this new testimony that the freemen of
Vermont are too Independent to be ruled
by leaders, and too intelligent to be gulled
by demagogues.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27
supporters ola prcslaveryPrcsident pretend
to be aboltionstsl

STATE CoNvENTioN--Wc regret that the
Burlington Free Press seems disposed 10 doubt
the expcdiency Of the convention. The COM
mittoo did not until recently think Of n State
Convention, and before coming TO any deter.
mination, tho suggestions that a good icket is
already in nomination, and ;hat proper or.
ganization may be made in The counties, were
considered. Past experience demonstrates
that the very best way to bring about proper
organization in the counties, is, TO start the
right spirit and raise the right committees by
n State Convention. Indeed, it is extremely
doubtful whether any thing like general and
effective organization could be made in any
other way. The counties known 10 be strong.
y wing would not, naturally, feel the necess-
ty Of vigilance and zeal, while in those already
against us, discouragement might lead TO a
stess stupidity, and thus the State ticket be
eft-in a majority we doubt not. but in much
smaller one than it ought and can have,--Our
| view is that Too much cannot be done. Now,
when the enemy are desperately engaged in a
last push for our defeat, our greatest danger
is in over confdence in our own strength.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

Misunderstanding. It's gratifying to
see that the most intelligent and independ-
ent men of the Van Buren, party are open
ly denouncng the mad schemes of Benton
and the locofocos. Among these are most
of the U. S. Senators, and the Governors
Of Virginia and Connecticut. We perceive
also that two thirdsol the Pennsylvania con-
vention have expressed similar views. In
Vermont, however, almost the whole force
of the Vanites is directed to the spread OF
the miserable and ruinous dogmas of the
Missouri 'monster and we have thought
nothing would be more acceptable just
now than two articles in this paper,-the
letter Of Senator Tallmadgc of New ork,
and "Speculation and Speculators,' from
the Worcester Spy. Let these articles be
read if a Wing, read them; ia Van Blu
rem man, read them-and lend the paper to
your neighbor. Let in the light, whenev-
err and wherever you can, and the deeds
of darkness and the designs oil demagogues
will fail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

THE SECRET SOCIETY Since the rcve.
lation of Mr.. Gibson, we have learned that
General Flint was the prime mover Of the new
lodge. Sometime in May the General made
his appearance in our streets, and by his own
personal efforts persuaded few Of the Van
Buren, men 10 meet him in secret session at
the Pavilion. Here was secretly concocted
the great scheme fer humbugging the antma-
sons, and the plan OF operations was agreed
u1on Here General Flint, himself pretend
cd opponent Of all secret societies, gathered
together few ndhcrents of the same profess
sed stamp, and the first step was 10 do violence
to their professions by Withdrawing themselves
from the light. The General has been quite
proficient in learning the first lesson Of mod
ern democracy, viz: profession is every thing
practice perfectly immateral.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

The Connecticut law relative 10 small
bills will have one good elicct--it will lc-
galiae, in !hat State, the circulation Of
small bills from other Smtcl Ma@achu-
sets, Rhode-lSland and Vermont will sup
ply the demand, whalcver il NAV he. In
the next twelve months New York ana
Connecticut will pay II tie snail bill
States several hundred thousand dollars,
Just ior the privilege OF keeping mp "a lit
lie touch OF the humbug. Jour Cum.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

Query. Does not certain slippery pol
itician, of the Dutch school, who Is often
telling the unwary that the bank owes gov
eminent some millions and refuses to pay
kno,c, that, according to an arrangement
made with the bank and approved by Gen.
Jackson, none Of the money is yet due II
he does not, we have merely to say that a
gentleman, who has had not few nor faint
aspirations for bank dictatorship, ought
to be better acquainted with money mat
tiers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

,UJ0An old veteran suggests that the State
Convention be called on the 4th of July in
stead of the 18th. The fourth was originally
agreed upon by the State Committee, but it
being suggested that there would probably be
numerous meetings, political and others, on
that day, which might dotain many at home
whose presence would be desired at the Con-
vention, the time was altered to the l2h.--Wo
cannot omit copying a remark of our cores
pondent: "pant of time and money ought mol
10 prerent any thing being done to support ON
cause" Let this patriotic sentiment prevai
among the Whigs--a sentiment worthy of The
men of '76, who spared no sacrifices, however
great, to achieve our liberties--a sentiment
which we must act upon, if we would pre-
serve the privileges which now remain 10 us.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

HENRY F. JAMES and
JOSHUA THWING,

as candidates for the Senate. Whereupon
it was unanimously
Resolved, That we will support HENRY
F. JAMES and JOSHUA THwISG, as candid
ates for Senators, and use our best exert
ions to secure their clesion.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following, which were discussed by
Messe'rs. Ware, Rice, Knapp, Prentiss,
Brown, Paine, Manser, Buck and Walton,
and adopted:
Resolved, That in the events Of the past
year, we see new causes to induce us to
hold steadlastly to our principles as oppo-
nents Of all encroachments upon the rights
and interests of the people, whether by Sc
cret or open organizations of q political or
other character, or by misgovernment and
usurpation on the part Of the national Elk
ecutivc.
Resolved, That the pledge of the Presi-
dent Of the United States that he will use
the VETO, in any event, however unanim-
ously the will of the people may be express
sed on the subject of slavery in the district
Of Columbia, was uncaled for, and an as
sumption Of power not warranted either by
cue letter Of the constitution or the spirit Of
repnblicapsm.
Resolved, That the determination Of the
President to persist in measure which hac
been condemned by constitutional major
ity of two thirds in both branches of Con
gress, thus eyincing Il wanton disregard o
the will of the nation and subverting tn,
republican doctrine that the President is tn,
servant Of the people; that his pledge Il
pursue the policy of the last administration
which has already been instrumental in de
stEoying the confidence and credit OF tn
country, derangng that currency upon tn
5ouudness ofwhich honest industry depend
for its just reward, and in bringing the ma
ION TO the verge Of bankruptcy; and thI
The recent attempts OF the Van Buren, pal
ty to divert the public attention from tn
true causes Of the prevailing distress, rel
der it an imperative duty to manifest o,
unfinching opposition, at every point, III
oil change of men and measures is eflec
ed.
Resolved, That as all men are equal
Tree government, SO the interests and hal
piness of all are more or less affected |
the same causes, we therefore exceeding
regret the mad efforts of certain despera
politicians to array one portion Of the pc
pie against the other, under the speco
pretence of friendship for the poor, as ca
culated to sap the very foundation of ci,
liberty, and introduce mobism, anarchy al
bloodshed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

F%We congratulate the Wings of the
county on the prospect before US. Phe
convention numbered hundred, represent
ing nearly all the towns, and the nomina-
ton was unanimous. The V. B. men put
up their old ticket. James and THlcing, or
Waterman and KiaSman-with such mate
rals for choice, who will doubt that, with
proper exertions, the victory will be ours
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY CONVEN
TION

At county convention, holden at Mont
pelier on the 22d day of June, 1887, the
meeting was called 10 order by Hon. Mil
ton Brown; Col. A. Cushman was appoin-
ted chairman pro TEN. and j. L. Buck, Sec
'ctary pro tenn.
On motion, committee was raised to
nominate officers of the convention, to wit 4:
Messrs. Ripley, o. Smith, Fay, Ware, Rob
inson, Shaw, r. c. Smith, j. Carpenter,
Tyler, N. Carpenter, Cooper and Putnam.
On motion, the following committee was
appointed to draft resolutions, viz: Messrs.
Lamb, Carpenter, Brown, Prentss & Wal
ton. Adj. TO O'Clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

Cii5 hINy l'iiS w iiir9SJ "iN 49,
the safety of the "loaves and fishes !"
". Patriot.
Ingenuous-very; as much as to say,
"the Wings may do as they please, il they
only let us, the leaders Of the democracy,
haze the loaues and fishes :" In thus making
the 'spoils' the object Of the fears of the
Wings, the Patriot as clearly demonstrates
that the hopes of the democracy tend to
the same end and the Wings believe it.
''To the victors belong the spoils, " was the
doctrine of a modern democratic leader
practsed by amodern democratic President
until the whole country was filed with Off
cia electioneerers-and scan the leopard
change his spots?' Perhaps he could-iihe
wanted an ofice-quite as readily as the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

The American Institute invites a Con-
venton of the friends Of the American Sys-
tenn, To be held in Philadelphia in August
next, in reference to the causes nl the pre-
cent embarrassments of the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27
AFTERNOON.

The committee appointed to nominate
officers, reported nomination Of Col. A..
Cushman for chairman and J. L. Buck,
secretary. Agreed to.
On motion, voted that the delegates from
the several towns meet by towns and NOM
mate candidates for senator's and the sew
cral towns having met, unanimously repor-
ted the names of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

.D9 The editor of the Burlington Free
Press is assured that the Waterman Of the
18th, containing call for the State Convcn-
ton, was mailed for him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

'B. r. jr.' certainly was alive when he
wrote his last note. We had thought fur
ther discussion rather uncacd for, partic-
ularly since the other party declined farth-
or contest. Is this satisfactory?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

The fourth IF July. What better time
can be selected for the several towns to Sc
lect delegates to the state convention'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

"We think the majority of the people of
this state are not Loco Focos, aliho' both
Wings and Democrats watch the banks
with a good deal of jealousy. The present
pecuniary embarrassment of the country
demand the calmest deliberations and the
most cautious and careful management to
save multitudes from poverty and ruin-
surely, enough are ruined already"
Franklin Journal
We think that there is not another Van
Buren, paper in the state that dares utter
so much truth and SO much candor as this.
Mr.. Journal editor, we hope something
from you-ifyou are not spoilt by bad COM
pany.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-06-27

"Oh, they 1.-THE Whigsl are alarmed ior
the safety Of the 'loaves and fishes!'
" Dnfriof
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

take place, this should enter into our per-
maneui policy, credit being indispensable,
as our business concerns have become TOO
extensive for god and silver TO satisfy
He laid it down rs principle that CONVEX
title PAGER is unsuitable for CURRENCY
PromisSory notes are convenient between
individuals; but the measure Of safety be-
tween individuals is very different from tie
measure Of 50 lety in currency, This posi-
ton he enforced and illustrated at some
length, giving the conclusions 10 which he
had arrived, that government currency
was the best which could be resOrted to-
In reference Ia revenue, the patient lies
dangerous sly i'll, afflicted with burning thrsi)
but fortunately young aud vigorous, having
more TO fear from ,he doctor than the dis
ease. The disease is debt, and We must
find some means 10 discharge il. He look
ed to the capacity OF the cotton and rice
growing states TO recuperate their energies,
as abundant. But they required the aid Of
the government.
We had reached q new era. The days
n surplus revenue are gone. lie prlded
hmsel. and The small party to which he be-
onged, on the course they had pursued in
striking the first blow at the root Of the
evil. He still rallied under the States
Rights banner Of 1898. Tatered & torn
as it was, il should never he lowered with
his consent. He concluded with reading
his amendment, although al this lime nos
in order. After the Amendment was read,
Mr.. G.. Withdrew it, and it was laid on the
table, and ordered 10 be printed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

snow, says |, "Uncle Sam--there is but
one way that can ace for you 10 take-& that
u for you 10 call all your young women about
you and tell 'em that you cant have but one
wiie-and they must Git usbanos each in their
own state" Here Uncle Sam shook his head
and LOOKED considerable sad-'I'm afraid, Maj
orr says he, its TOO late--i, was an easy Job
to git rid Of one wife, but to git rid Of so many
all at once, l am afraid shall git spanked os
red as cherry Never mind that says I,
you'll git 10 more than yon deserve if You do
folks that dance must pay the fiddler says |,
'Unclc SAM But says he, Major, must
diuOrcsthem all p No. says |, there is 10
dirorce in the matter; you can't do that unless
you can prove Grim. CON; that's the law says
J. We'll, ! cgn,' Gays he, Il can prove that the
Land Office, the Post Office, and Amos -
'Husb,' gays |, uncle Sam, don't talk so, for
il is an old story in all countries, that man
who ,.as more than one wife is a bigger fool
than his friends, and has more friends than but
tons, Now don't say any thing m oil c about it.
You have got in scrape, aud the best way is
TO git out ont. You'll find that your young
wives will be as glad TO git rid oil you, ps you
will be 10 git rid Of them. Butyou mustn't talk
Of diUorce, or they'll bring Jon TO the proof, and
show that you first come courtin. And by the
time you prove guilt on any on 'em, they'll Git
you on the hip and keep you there too says 7.
Now look at your courlin, and compare it
with what il was--it's sodtchange,' says I,
uncle Sam, aint it2 howsevcr,' says |, my
cid friend, you've had u rare iroIic, and this is
the ecnd on't-and pretty much the eend OF all
frocs. Now says !, I'VE must 90 and see
what can be done with the old wife-I'll be
bound she is as sound as ever she was, and not
the worse for having taken shelter in her old
native state Of Pennsylvany. III 60 on first
says I, Uncle Sam, and tell her to git her but
tons and soap ready for You, and i'll don't miss
my guess you will in few weeks look us cherk
ugin as boy and as she is a good tnaturcd
crittur and likes TO see all happy about her, she
will do all she can 10 provide for the young
women you have been galovantin.with OF late,
for she thinks you more 10 h'ame than they be.
and them says |, Uncle Sam, when all gifts
sick'd up, and you git all your buttons sew'd
on, you will have q spare hand always ready TO
welcome friend or knock down an enemy
AT present. says I, Uncle Sam, you are hum.
6ug'd,'-and with that Uncle Sam he twitch'd
up his breeches, and spunk'd up considerable,
and we moved on together.
I'll tell the balance OF this story at another
time. Your Friend,
J. DOWNING, Major
Downingville militia I'd Brigade.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09
THE POET OF TIE POOR.

Ebenezer Elliot, a poor iron-dealer of Sheffield
ngland, sprung from the lowest ranks, is astonish
g the world with strains worthy Of q Burns. TIL
lowing is from his pen
God said, Let there be Light
Grim darkness fel, hisyn,igh'.
And fed away;
Then, startled seas and mountains cold,
Shone forth, all bright in blue and gold
And cried IT'S day It's day!
Hail, holy light exclaimed
The thunderous cloud that fiam'd
Der dases white;
And 10 the rose in crimson dress'd,
Leland sweetly on the liys breast,
And blushng, murmer'd, Light!
Then was the sky-lark born;
Then rose the embatled corn;
Then foods Of praise
Flowed DER the sunny hills of noon,
And then, in stest night, the moon
Poured forth her pensve rays,
Lo! heavens bright bow is glad
Lo trees and flowers all clad
In glory, bloom
And shall the immortal sons Of God
BE senseless az the trodden cod
And darker than tho tomb
Mo- by the mind Of man
BY the smart arlizan-
BY God, our sire
Our souls have holy light within,
And every form ofgri,fand sin
Shall see and feel its fire.
BY earth, and hell and heaven,
The shroud ofsous is riyen,
Mind, mind alone,
Is light and hope, and life and power;
Earths deepest night from this blessed hour,
The night OF mind, is gone
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

The following extract is TAKEN from the
Washington Globe:
" The General Government, Ike an in
dividual citizen, has nothing 10 do but TO
take care Of its o,cn Interests"
II this doctrine were 10 be quoted from
the official Gazettes Of Austria or Prussia,
it would afford matter fer whole chapter
Of structures upon the tyranny OF despo-
tisms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

preacher may Ia TX TOO much. One of
me pest sermons ever delivered in the
world, was The mon on the Mount. You
may read il, as il is reported, in fifteen min
u'es' And though it's style and power are
unnapproachable, its breviiy nigh, well be
ollcn imilated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

Ebenezer Elliot, poor iron-dealer of Sheffield,
England, sprung from the lowest ranks is astonish-
ing the world with strains worthy Of a Burns. The
following is from his pen:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

Large .adiposs Tumor. An adiposr iu,nor,
weighing Is pounds, and measuring 81 inches
around the neck, was successfully renewed
last week from the back o. II woman nSrd
about co. in Kenncbcc, Me. The iumor wa
removed in minutrs. II had bren growing
nearly 20 years. Med. Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-09

A correspondents, oilhe Dedban PalT"t says
that child has recently been born in Fosbor-
omgh, Of the 5Ih generation, hat has nov living
six grnndmolhrrs, FIVE Of lhem in Peterborough.