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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-23
For tho Daily Journal.

.hessrs. Efilors:
In casting my eye at your journal fths morning,
l perceive a sketch relative to the bank question,
which in my opinion is calculated to cause people
to mlsconceiye as 10 the motives that governed the
minority in giving their votes this question: at least
as it regards myself voted against the resolution
ard had there been bill before the House for char
tering or echariering bank under present crcum-
stances, should in all probability voted aguins
that also. As it regards the resolution, considered
it entirely uncucd for and unnecessary. hold the
right Of petition sacred lett come from ever so hum
bic source, or be it ever so unreasonable in It's re-
quests; but for myself am determined to hold my
selfuncommted on all questions which may be pre-
scented for my consideration SO thar / can impartial
" determine the same according to the oath by me
taken and subscribed. In my humble opinion,
the passing Of that resolution amounted 10 no more
nor less tina N this: il was saving the evidence would
be insufficient before that evidence could be heard.
As it respects having the private property Of stock
holders holden in Incorporated companies, for the
payment Of the debts Of said companies, | con-
slider it ncu7lbent for those In favor Of such meas
urc, to mature and bring forward less objectona-
bic sysiem and lay the same before the public, and
until that be DONE shall consider the cry about
monopoly, merely got up for political purposes
to excite the unrefectng part Of community.
have penned the above in great haste, nevertheless
you are at liberty 20 make what use Of this you
may see fit. IONA. WOODBURY..
Remarks We cheerfuly give place to the above
but at the same time we feel bound to suggest thai
editorial rks, taken in connection with the
ourn i of proceedings, leave little for mistake
We expressly stated, that the unanimous sentiment
ofihe House, appeared to be against the expedien'
cy of granting any charters at the present session
and in the report distinctly stated the very ground
assumed against the resolution by those who new
theess agreed as TO the question of lneSpellency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-23
From Washington.
THURSDAY, Oct. -.

THURSDAY, Oct. II.
In the Senate the judiciary committee usk-
cd to be excused from considering so much of
the Presidents message as relates to bank
ruplcy act Mcssrs Benton and Crilonden
discussed the matter. Bill relative 10 banks
in the district passed also the bill securing to
MrsMadlson certain privileges in regard to Mr.
Madison's papers
In the House, more discussion on the sub
treasury bill.
FRlpAY, Oct. IS.
Senate-Mr. King Of Alabama elected
President OF the Senate pro tern. having
% Of 81 v3tps. The judiciary committee,
was discharged from considering the bauk-
rupt proposition. | is bankrupt, alias de-
fuDct, although recommended III lie first
message of Mr.. Van Buren.1
House. The divorce, alias marriage
bill 1.-THE purse to the sworll was laid On the
fabie-a death blow--I9O 10 107. MIR
Wise sail tots was a most important day
20 this country. The real democracy OF
the country had This day trumphcd. The
great scheme Of the Executive Cor The en-
tire concentration Of all power in his hards
had been laid on the table, aud the country
was once more freed.
Be it remembered among The events Of
this day that all tie geld was out, some Of
| the members had TO take siluer; and now
| it was doubtful whether some must not take
shin plasters. Such was the result Of the
great humhng. On Saturday night pre-
cisely al eight O'Clock, the bubble burs
Mr. w kept the house in n roar OF laugh
ter for some time, and was still on the floor
when this Report was cluesd.
SATURDAY, Oct. II.
Senate Nothing Of Interest.
House No full report received. An ap-
| preparation bill considered, containing the
item OF $249, 500 Tor mileage Of members
oi Congress. This, we suppose, is 10 bt
paid TWICE, just 10 accommodate the hon
orabe gentlemen, who wish 10 visr theit
friends in the interior, before tie regula
session.
MONDAY, Oct. l6.
Nothing transacted in the Senate. Til,
House cOncurred in the S Mates amend
nient 10 the deposile bank bill, LOG TO Do
and at 10 o'clock, y. NJ. tie extra session
was closed by adjournment without day,
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AtMddlcsex 18th inst by Rev Mr. Smith, Mr..
$ Rice, of Montpelier, to Miss Lucretin Hol-
den, oflhe former place
In Berlin, nh inst. MIR David Strickland to Miss
Triphenia N Bosworth. Cd,
M Goorqe w. Gates % Of Morrison, to Miss
Beisoy Smith Of Gilmore.
rive acknowledge the very generous, and we
wish we could add, acc,isioaied fce--the wedhng
cake
In Morlsown, on the 2sih OF sept; by me rev
Alber, stone. Erastus p. Fitch Of Hyde Park, TO
Miss Sarah Brigham of Morrisown.
In Cambridge 10Th inst, by Rev. John Scott Mr..
Levi d. Villas, Esq, attorney at law Johnson, 10
Mss Esther c. Smilie daughter Of Hon. Nathan
Smile, Of the former place.
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From the Boston Courier.
BETTER CURRENCY.
OR, THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
A .Nelp Song 10 an Old Tune.


"A .Ne,c Song TO an Old Tune.
This is The house that Jack built.
These are the old rags that lie in the
house that Jack built.
These are the bags that hold The old rags,
that lie in the house that Jack built.
This is the pay, !hni'S due to q day, and
paid from the bags, that contain The old
rags, that lie in the house that Jack built.
This is Levi Woodbury., not very good
for ye. if you ask for your pay, precise al
The day, because all the bags contain moth
ing but rags, snugy slowed in the house
that Jack built.
This isAmos Kendall, appointed 10 send
all, the papers and letters, addressed to his
betlers, yet was handled 60 huilY, in The ai-
fairs OF old Cufy, and now never knows
his thumbs IRON his toes, and would chucklc
so funny. could he get his hard money,
from Levi Woodbury., who don't think it
good for ye, 10 pay aught except rags, lr m
out the old bags, that lie in the house that
Jack built.
This is Tom Benton, who t0iher day
went on, a speech making eXcur 'ion, for
naught but diversion, ana found all his cash,
was nothing but trash, meeting sundry dis
aslers, on account of shin-plaslers, Which
folks would not take, for the Senators sake,
because the poor ninnies, remembered the
guineas, which all ! TO his woe, H0l a twelve
monlh ago, he swore by the powers, would
rain down in showers, and that sweet Amos
Kendall, the sinners would send all, to Levi
Woodbury., who wouli always be good for
We, Tor so much hard chink, and couldn't
but think, twas prodigous funny, when
told that his money, tied fast in his bags,
was nothing but rags, slowed away in the
House that Jack built
And these puppies that follow, each one
with his collar, are the mules that are still,
MS a thief in mill, whene'er they've the
grace, to get slapped in the face, for not
one is dab, with The gil OF the CAB, yet
will swagger like sack, wien clapped on
the back, by Kendall and Benton, who are
always intent on, making puppies grow
bolder, and shoulder To shoulder, cry,-
Hurrah for the ninnes, that believe in
Gold guineas, and Lev: Woodbury., The lad
that's good for ye, aud won't pay you in
trash, but the real hard cash, which he's
got in his bags, made OF nice cotton rags,
locked up safe in the house that Jack
! built %
This is Frank Blair, mad as any March
hare, and lately sent packing, for too free
! use; OF backing, and telling more lies
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TUE Texas QUEsrIoN. We learn from

TIE Texas QUESTION. We learn from
gooi authority, that at The regular session
Of Congress Mr.. Calhoun will bring forward
distinct proposition for the annexation OF
Texas to The United States, and that his
views on this subject will be made 10 assume
such form as TO involve the union of the
States in a decision of The question. it is
very evident from the debates on incidental
subjects, that This question will cnIross
great portion Of he time of next Congress,
and that the debate on il will he deeply ex-
ciiiIg. In the House on Tuesday ten
thousand copies of the documents lately
communicated 10 congress by the President
relating 10 the negoc, ton with Mexico
concerning the cesslon Of Texas were ord
cred To be printed. Baltimore Chronicle.
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anniversaries. The animal meeting Of
the Vermln mt Stale Temperance Society,
Bible Society, and Colonization Society
were holden on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings last, and their several
proceedings unusually interesting. Much
credit is due the choir Of music, under tho
direction Of Mr. Cheney, and the organisl,
for the excellent music on each OCCASION
We shall more particularly notice the pro-
ceedingssesach, " Zen the secretaries fur
nsh us wah coplA proceedings.
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STATE OF VERMONT,
WAsnlNGroY DlsrRlcr, SIS.

w ASHlNGTON DISTRICT, s..
In Probate Count holden at Montpelier, within
and for said District, on the 18th day of Oc-
teber, A. u. 1887,
7 YDIA JACOBS, guardian 10 Speedy ia
II cobs, Orpoh Jacobs, and Silas Jacobs
and WILLIAM MARTIN, guardian 10
Lydia Jacobs, all children Of Silas Jscobs, late
Of Marshiield, deceased, and residing in said
district, minors, and owning real estate in sac
Marshfeld, 10 wit. Five-eighlhl parts Of lot
No. 8, in the third range, called the Lamer
farm also five eighth-pairs Of one undivided
bali of the Smith farm, so called, and is lot No.
in The 4lh range OF lots in Mansfield, make
application 10 said Court. 10 be empowered
to sell and convey the said real estate be-
longing TO their said wards, respectfully al.
leslfg that the sale thereof viii be con-
dncive 10 the interest OF said wards, W here
upon it ia ordered that said application be
heard at the Probate Office in Montpelier, on
the 5th day Of November, i. d. 1887, and
further ordered that notice hereof be gwen by
publishing the substance OF the subject matter
Of said application and orders thereon in the
Vermont Waterman * State journal, printed
al Montpelier two weeks sucscssivey, the laIt
Of which not 10 be less thun two weeks before
the aforesaid Time appointed for tho hearing
thereof. BY the Court,
Attest J. LOOMS, Register.
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JOHN FERNAM'S.

FENaE Subscribers having been appointed
Id by The Hon. Probate Court for the dis.
triet OF Washington, commissioners, 10 re-
ceive, examine, and adjust all claims and de
nandd Of all persons, against the estate of
JOHN FARNAM,
late Of Berlin, IN sand district, deceased, roPrg-
-en,ed insoveni, and the term of six motlhs
from the 2Sth day OF September, 1897, IS al
lowed b" said Court, u the creditors OF said
deceased, TO exhibit and prove their respective
claims, before us, do give notice, that Nc will
attend TO the duties Of our appointment at the
dwelling house of Mary Farnam IN Berlin, in
said district, on the last Monday Of December
and Mach, next, at 10 o'clock iorcuoun, on
each Of said days.
DARIUS PRIDE (com,,s
ENOCH HOWES, : 10
Wiliamstown, Oct. 8, A, d, 1857
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-23

On entering the Senate chamber the other
morning, we were delighted with a fnl length
likeness Of WASHINGTON, by Mr.. George
Gassner. executed from an original by Stuart.
1t is u splendid piece oipainting, and preserves,
in a faithful mnnner, the dignifed yet mild ex-
preston, and mastery pencIing ofthc origi
nal. 1t is admirable, in point of likeness and
style Of execution. We believe the General
Assembly will not permit this specimen of the
fine arts to leave the State House, nor Mr..
Gassner The state, without that pecuniary re-
ward or approval, which excellence in his pro-
iession richly merits.
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MONTPELIER LYCEUM.

Its next meeting will BIO holden on Tuesday
evening, [Oct 24thl at1he Masonic Hall
Subject of tho Introductory Paper, AM
NAL MAGNETISM.
Question for dlscnssion-"Is that Law right
or eSpedent which excludes any person from
teslifyingin Court Of Justice on account OF
his religious opinion 2"
The Citizens, generally, are invited to attend
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3I5nteGman anS $8talt 3ourpor.
IE@1.1I MLLn@s
MONDAY, OCTOBER Q3, 1887.

The Bank question, il will be seen, has been
settled, and satisfactorily we apprehend, by
very strong vote of the House. Indeed,
through the discussion it was indicated, that
on the oxpedlency Of granting new o? Iechar-
toliog old banks, there was no division the
unanimous sentiment oil the House agreed with
The original resolution. On the question Of
making the property of stock holders holden,
a difference Of sentiment seemed TO exist and
on this point, we were happy to observe, that
the disscnlicnts embraced members Of both
political parties, thus putting to blush the mis-
cradle party slang, which has been unsparng-
Is poured out upon the wings by the Van Bu-
rem presses. As an indication Of the feelings
Of the House on this subject, it is worthy Of
note, that the amendment was adopted, l42 10
Gs votes n majority of each Of the political
parties being 10 ,hc affirmative; and the reso'
luton, embracing the amendmrnt, was adopt
cd by u vote OLA to G--of course embracing
more thaa two thirds Of each of the political
parties. We now see but one question remOin-
ing 20 be settled in regard to banks il is hoio
far and in iohai manner, shall the private pro-
| pcrty ofstockholders be holden for the redcmp-
ton Of their bills? We have thought some
whui upon he subject, and may give our
views. In the mean time we shall be happy to
receive suggestions on this subject
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SI,R.AY HORSESL

X Mound by the subscriber, 18th inst on the
& road in Wiamstown, leading from Wilt
JAMESTOWN 10 Chelsea. two French black mares,
probably from four 10 seven years old--on OF
said muies has short tail, with shoes on her
fore icci; the other has a switch tail, no shoes,
the nigh hind foot being whi'e. The owners
requested TO prove property, pay charges, and
take them away.
MOSES FOLSOM.
Washington Sep 30, 1887. 10
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STATE OF VERMONT,
ORLEANs CGUNTy- s..

County Court, Jane Term, 1887.
XTTHEREAS Abigail NJ. Smith and Dan.
w icl p. WalNorlh Of Coventry in the
County Of Orleans traders in company, under
the firm and title of "Smilh and Walworth,"
had pending in said Court their action against
EIiub Pope Of Newport, in said County of Or
leuns, wherein the plaintiffs declare in plea,
that the defendant render 10 the plaintiffs the
sum of two hundred dollars, which the plain.
tits say il Justly due from the said Elijah Pope,
TO balance book accounts between them &c,
and il not appearing that the said Ehab Pope
has hid personal notice Of the pending of this
suit; il is therefore ordered by the Court here,
that the substance Of the plaintiffs declaration,
together with this ORDER be published in the
Vermont Watchman aud State journal, print
ed at Montpelier, three weeks successfully, the
last publication to be at least three weeks be-
fore the next Term Of this Court, to be holden
at Irasbursh on the Fourth Tuesday Of De-
cember next which will be deemed sufficient
notice 10 said Eliab, to appear and defend If he
sees cause.
By order Of the Court.
+3w SAMUEL C. CRAFTS, Clerk.
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CROSS e, HYDE,
DTSSOLUTIO.N.

FENaE firm of ]. Howcs s. Son, by mu-
n tual consent dissolved on tie first day Of
April last 4 II persons indebted to said COM
pany, are requested TO settle and pay the Same
on or before the first day of Jan. next or,
JOS. IOWES.
WIN. HOWES.
Montpelier, Oct. 20, 1887.
The black smith business will be carried on at
the old stand, aud the subscriber solicis
share Of public patronage.
WIN. HOWES.
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AT the last dates from London, the l5tli
OF August, money was so plentiful that it
could he obtained on the stock exchange,
sat from / 10 9 per cent. per annum."
With what admirable justice Mr. Van Blu
rem draws parallel between the financial
condition Of this country and that Of Great
Britain
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oncur; ins;fucling or delegation IN
10 claim paym1ut fer the selvlces d
h of ihis statc at 1l3tlsBu2h dulioe
ar-relorrod to com, on military al
BY MIR Porter, the bin relating TO
bank, that the bill ouaht 70 pass
compliaucc with the call Of MIR Rau-
AIMED by Mr. Picrroint, aud passed 10
ssed and read Sd time. The com.
ms made report, finding by the votes
burned members Of the Senate duly
| Sc OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
)c,irions of Harvey Aiosworh and Jo-
knham were referred 10 the committee
j..
land tax com'tcc reported bill taxing
k-ordercd to 81 reading,
.,iions--By Mr. Puck, as to the expcdi-
extending Time Tor new trials-by MIR
respecting committees 10 lay out roads
ir Snyder, i1struclinc delegation IA
,s respecting payment Of Nermo"t mi-
services prior TO ard at The bltlle If
reh--by Mr. Tracy, referring the nc
II the superintendent Of the state house
ndiior for s,ttcmcot-all which were
By MrTown Of NJ, requesting the
or to appoint Thursday Dcc.i, as day
k givlne-laid ON The table; by Mr.
10 allow pa militia polls on the list Of
-.
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The New York papers contain the melan-
choly; intelligence Of the wreck of tie packet
ship Home, from New York sor Charleston, S
C.-and tho loss of niaeiy,fue persons
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than his master thought wise, yet still bays |
the moon, with the very same tune, and !
continues to roar and banker for more, Of
the loavos and fishes, in Uncle Sans dishes,
having sworn tina, John Bull bad his peck !
els so lull, that folks Shouldn't throw lin
potato they owe him, yet before lie was
older, was tipped tie cold shoulder and
Kendall aud Benton, WON'T lend him cent
on, hi hest expectations, OF any more r0-
tons, because they all guess, he's quite out
The mess, where ,isoyi Woodbury., hands
out the lond for We, on accOunlol the bags,
that are luli OF old rags. am llc IN The house
that Jack Luilt.
This is old Van, who was never the man,
TO be put in the station, Of head OF the na-
lion, vet performed such n wonder, by
means Of a bunder, and sticking like wax
to Old Hirkory's tracks, and has stcwed 10
ijs wish, d fine kettle OF fish, will nonsens.
ical babble, 10 plaster the rahhle, and play
villainous pranks with uncle Sans banks.
but discovered that Blair wouldn't do To
hair. and 50 cut him adrll in n desperate
shift, while bard hearted folks sIop bis
mouth With their Jokes, recolleciing w'Ill
curses, when lie talked nl silk purses, all
fall Of tie sinners, which those cunning de
vners, Benton, KendaIl, and Woodbury.,
were TO conjure all good Tor ye, by deS-
perotc pull, from the pockets SO iliI, OF sun
pie JOHN Bull, to rcplcnslf The bags, nov
stuffed with old rays, that bE'nug to the
house that Jack built.
This is Nick Bidde, who don't care =
| Gddlc-siCk's end Tor the fellow, whuse CON
is nnl yellow, and has strong hux, to-
| hard Tor the knocks, which old Uickory's
/ club, sent .dub-dub, down on il like
thonder, for pure love OF plumber, yet all
! c0ull not smash The GepOsie o, cash, which
shallow old Van, has lunaiic plan. 20
/ plunge IN disasters by his patent sIin-pIas-
lcrs, bel ewing the nation will owe lis saliva
ton, TO Kendall and Benton, who are only
inter, on, holding fast by their pla 'es, and
keep making grimaces, to bambo"zle the
ninnes. who believe in gold guueas, aud
Levi Woodbury., who VOWS it rot goot
for ye, to disturb the bags, all full of ole
rags that lie ia the house that Jack built.
This is poor Uncle Sam, who was gullet
by sham. aud thought that his winning
was just in the beginning, and eXpecie,
moreover, 10 walnW in clover, but met hi
nshaps by listening 10 chaps, who preach
ed "A fine story, about "blazes of glory
and told him in CANNON, his shad were al
salmon, yet in clulchng his pell, has dis
covered himself, alack and alas t. hav
been II huge ass, and perceives that oil
Van, is by no means Tic man, 10 retriev
, Ills disasters. by means of shin-paslers
and that Kendall and Benton, deserve t
be sent on, jaunt Of dlsmission, for ihei
t vile imposition, and that each precious pc
; is completely upset, and the humbug {
guineos, can cheat only the nnnies, an
t that Woodbury's bags, with all their OF
d rags, before matters are done. will as SUI
IS a gun, upset the old house that JAG
built.
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ed catrcis fir Governor Ante room, Governors
Private auj Mhlory Secretary room, Vrstihule to
Representatives Hal, Crcuar Landings aud tlirs
e. tiaIctlrr, hive been procured aud pat lowni
g ofrs In t. committee Rooms have been put up;
g Commiltco rooms in 10 story flrnlshcdi also a
room ia the Dome, ff the Treasurer Of the state to
Keep the sianda weights and measures,
Orr work having been Of so many kinds, and one
part, ~ many cases, requiring 10 be completed be-
FIRE anoihcr part has been commenced or much
progress made in it, IN order 10 avoid dong the
work over twice, it has been impossible TO make
such general progress as under other circumstances
might have been advisable. The frost coming out
OF The ground at so late time gave considerable
ronblr. and was the cause Of much hindrancc yet
cyrrv hing considered feel as though NIL had been
done that could have been reasonably expected
Much praise Is due Mr.. G. w Bancroft our
Master stone Cutter who has also assisted IN,
and had charge ni laying the stone Of the porico
and fence, for the faithful manner in which he has
discharged The duties Of his station; and the work Of
our columns, il particular and our hcwn stone, gen
orally, bear testimony tc his excel'oncy and also TO
the superiority Of The wOrkmen who wrought them,
and reflect much credit them as accomplished
stone cutters.
RlrH Answorh the Ovcrsccr of our lahorcrs,
deserves much commentator for his fJtufIncss in
The discharge Of his dutW his perseverance in fur
iherng the work. and seeking the best interests OF
the state. And il gives me much pleasure - stale
that our workmen, in the several branches Of work
on which they have been engaged have with few
exceptions been diligent and laborcd faithfully for
the state. The greatest harmony has prevailed
amongst them, and they have accomplished as
much it was possible to do under al circums'an-
ces. Since my appointment mp to October 5, 1887
/ have expended about S27000---shich be-
| ing deducted from the amount Of appropriation g.
vailuDlc Nov. II, 1885, which was equal TO 1891
! 80 leaves at this time Sl26035, as available funds
towards The completion Of the work, as you will per
ceive by the following settlement Of the amount %
appropriations since The wor, has beenin progress
including the amount which Montpelier has paid
and also the amount the superintendent has expend
ed, each year.
Sta,sm'n Of Appropriations end Ezpendi
lures for State House since the passage q
the .4ct authorizing its erection, Uis :
Available funds for building State House
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C-Our acknowledgements are due SEN
ator Prentiss for suadry congressional doc
uments.