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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

GJ'One week from to-day, the freemen of this
State will be called upon to pass their judgment up
on the measures Of the present administration, by
tho exercise of that prerogative which constitutes
them such--the elective franchise II is privilege
which imposes high obligations, and should not be
lightly regarded, or neglected it is the disn-
gushing feature of our republican institutions: a
night which makes man freeman--the deprivation
of which woud leave him mere ser
AS recmen, then, every legal voter should con-
slider it not only his privilege but his bounden duty
to repair 10 the ballot box-espcciay at this time,
when there is much to condemn to correct and
reform, in our Government-and interpose his neg.
alive to the corrupt and mad schemes of Martin Van
Buren,, by voting the Wing Ticket.
Tho Wings at the West, who, by unwear led eff:
FORTS have overcome their political opponents, and
spoken in thunder tones to the corruptionists at
Washington, expect Vermont to do her duty, and
respond, in voice equally plain, to their eloquent
appeal. Let every wing voter be up and doing.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
q EIGllnEs DON'T LEO

: Tie bold efIrontcry which the Van Buren, prosse
exhibit in reference to tho increase OF BANKS ah'
Bank Capital during the last eight years, Is only
additional evidence of thor utter recklessness
truth, and can be met in no better way than by
reference to facts and figures. Notwithstanding
their full knowledge TO the contrary, they reiiera'e
the Charge that the Wings have favored the crea'
ton of the vast amount of fictitious banking capital
the result of which has been, over issues OF bank
paper spirit of speculation, the stoppage OF specie
pavments and tho loss of fifty millions of the pub
lie money, belonging to the people, which was de-
posited in the Government banks, under the con-
troI Of the friends of the administration. That the
churges false, slanderousy false, UNJUST ana "loNeu
the following facts fully prove.
And let il be remembered that Tie legislatures OF
these States were, when this vast amount of bank
capital was created, majority of the members
Jackson men, and were countenanced In their
measures by the national Government. Read these
facts, and Judge of the honesty of the party which
profess so much enmity TO banks
The legislature of Maine, which elected Messrs'
Sbenlev and Ruggles to the United States Senate,
both Jackson Van Buren, men, increased the bank
ing capital Of that State from $4,000, 900, to 49,
SAC, $50.
At the same time, New Hampshire increased her
The Connecticut Legislature, which elected the
sapient Niles to the Senate increased the banking
capital of that State from ,485 l77 to 81 $50 500
The Legislature of New York, the strong hold
ofJacllson Van Burenism, which sends Silas Wright
TO Congress, enlarged their banking capital from
%, 1891 AGO TO SS37, 301 AGO.
The banking capital of Alabama increased
from 642,503 TO $6,107,623. The Legislature of
this state elected VIM. r. King 10 the U. S. Senate.
The Legislature of Missouri, which sustains Ihos'
III. Benton in the Senate, has created a new bank
capitalI$5 100000.
The Jackson legislature of Louisiana, enlarged
the banking capital of that state from $500, $50 to
1927 III Jas, and last year to $47 100000 3As
state sent A. C. Nicholas to the Senate.
The banking capital of Mississippi has been in
creased by the Legislature from 100000 to $780,
362: This state substituted Walker for Poindex-
ter in the Senate. ....t
The legislature of Ohio, which elected Thomas
Morris to Congress, added $5,000,000 to the bank
ing capital of the State
The Legislature .of Tennessee, JachsOn's ODm
State, enlarged the banking capital from 1877 8l7 to
S., 800 3S1 !!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
Goop NEws rRoM ME wEsT.

/" old kentucky has wTittenh her name an blaze Of
light upon the rolls Of political glory
The Wings in Kentucky have succeeded in cleo
ting entire delegation opposed to Mr. Van Buren,,
Notwithstanding the great amalgnmator, II. M.
Johnson Vice President of the United States, was
in the State elecloncering he could not ere@ SAGE
his 0acn district.
scnts an undivided phalanx opposed to the admins
tratIon. Two years ago this State elected an entre
Jackson ticket.
Full returns not received from Tennessec'-
Gov, Cannon, wing, leads his opponent about lo,ooo
votes, which number will probably be increased to
10000.
The election in North Carolina has also termlna-
ted in a great gain to the Wings " The people
keep coming"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

DECEPTION. Why is it that the Van Buren, Press
this state withhold the result of the late cleo
tons from their readers? Why, but to deceive the
people? Some make no mention of any elections,
while one at least, the VT. Statesman, prctends to
give the result in Indiana as being three elected by
the Vanites and fue by the Wings, when it can
not be unknown by the editor that the Wings have
carried every member of Congress in the state and
that two years ago the whole delegation were elect
ed as Jackson men,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
STRENGTH OF PARTIES IN THE NEXT
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

So decided has been the gain by the Wings IN
the late elections for members of Congress- that is
a matter of some doubt which party will be in the
asccndency IN the next House of Representatives,
and renders Mr. Speaker Folks election to the chair
n question yet to be determined. Nominally, the
Van Buren, party have small majority, provided
none Of the Southern and Western members have
not changed their views in reforonco to the pol-
cal measures Of the administrations and it is quite
probable, that when Congress assemblies, there will
be found several, who, when elected were Of that
| party, but who have since altered their opinons.-
So high. handed and unjusfabIe have been some
of the late measures of the party in power-so ia
tai and runouS have been their results the COM
mercal, manufacturing and agricultural interests of
the country.--it is notunreasonabe to conclude that
the independence of some of the Western members
will lead them to withdraw their support to the au-
thor of the evils which have been inflicted upon
our constitution, and country. Many of the Van
Buren, members were elected when the party was
flushed with the enthusiasm of victory, and avow-
ed their preference to Mr. Van Buren,, supposing
that he would go into the Presidential chair with
determination to pursue course calculated to calm
the troubled elements and restore confidence among
the people, and give TO tho business of the country
that fostering protection which was necessary to
its successful prosecution. But, instead of doing
this he followed IN the footsteps of his predecessor
adding still deeper wounds to bleeding Consttu-
ton; and events have since transpired of so mo-
mentons character, as to induce to believe that
some of these will be inclined to deviate from
the course they originally intended to pursue, and
will hereafter oppose the administration.
The following table, compiled from the latest
returns shows the state of parties in the next Con-
gress.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

81 then declared, that if the decision of those
ofmy countrymen who were favorable to my
election was graliied, | must go into the Prcs-
dental chair, THE UNCOMPROMfSINGO P-
PONENT OF EVERY ATTEMPT ON THE
PART OF CONGRESS- TO ABOLISH
SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA, against the wishes Of the Stare hold
aug States; and also with determination equal
Iy decided to resist the slightest interference with
it in the states where it exists 1t now
only remains to add that NO BILL CON
FLICTING WITH THESE VIEWS CAN
RECEIVE MY CONSTITUTIONAL SANG
TlON."-.M Fan Buren's Inaugural .AdtlreaS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

DIVISION IN THE PARTY,

Every day is developing some symptom of n
division in the ranks of tho faithful The Times
and Ptaiadeoler in New York are at swords point
with each other-and are Fighting like "Kilkenny
Cats The Times favors the project of Treasury
Bank, and the Plandealer maintains the doctrine of
tho Loco Focos- opposed to all Banks and monied
corporations. The NIadisonian, lately established
at Washington echoes the opinion of tho Times,
while the Globe endorses the chimeras of the Plain
dealer. The schsm is not confined to these papers.
but their discordant sounds merely the echoes
of their several leaders. Benton, Kendall, and
Wright are the leaders of the Loco Focos. while
Rivos, Gov Campbell, and Talmaee favor the doc.
trnes OF tho Times and MadisOnian, and the Treas
ury Bank system. And the question, whether the
project OF a Treasury Bank or the Loco Foco prin
opes shall prevail will be settled by the success of
one of the parties belligerent
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
THE LEVELLING SYSTEM

This is the favorite doctrine of a portion of the
Van Buren, party, and many honest republican
does not fully understand its tendency 1t is simply
this to destroy all banks and have an exclusive
metallic currency this appears very fair and safe
at first view, but what would be the resultp II
would be nothing more nor less, than that debts
contractedunder the present currency must be paid
in specie; and it would require twice the amount,
of property to pay debt contracted under the pa
per currency that it does; hence, all creditors
would have their money doubled, at the expense of
their debtors. Is this Democracy 1t is exactly
calculated to build up the rich on the honest earn
ings.of the poor This is the doctrine of our sdem
ocrac President, who, in his inaugural address, saws
the majority shall not rule only their dongs meet
the views of his dictatorship. II
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

- 1t is worthy of notice, that most of tho su rviving
patriots of the Revolution tl.oso who achieved our
liberty and can duly appreciate its value, are now
members of the Wing Party, and opposed to the
corrupt and anti-democratic administration of Mar
I'm van Buren,. 1t would be expected that those
VINO know best the cost of our freedom would be
hrst and foremost TO defend and preserve it. The
present wing party nre in principle the same as
'he wings OF the Revolution. They strive a.
sains' encroachments OF power-so did the Wings
OF the Revolution. At late Van Buren, 4tb of In
y celebration in hEaine after great efforts TO pro-
cure the attendance of all Revolutionary soldiers
in the region round about, but two only could he
found to unite with them; one of whom was fol
lower of Shays' in his rebellion against govern.
me1t. Can any one doubt which party sustains
correct principles, when we find the heroes of '76
almost to man, enlisted in the ranks of the Whig
party
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
THE PEOPLE ARE COMING!

The recent elections IN the West have terminated
so gloriousy for the Wings that they but be
cheercf and encouraged to labor with redoubled zeal
for the Of the constitution. Let these notes of
promise of aspeedy regeneration ofthe country from
msrule strengthen the hearts of the Wings in Ver-
mont, and encourage them 10 contend manfully for
triumph. Let it call them from the hills and val
lies to doposito their veto in the ballot box, to the
strides of executive Assumption on the first Tuesday
of September.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

RHODE ISLAND. The election of members of
Congress in Rhode Island occurs this day. 1t is
very doubtful which party succeeds There are
three sets OF candidates in nomination-Whgs, de-
cent Van Buren,, and Loco Foco Van Buren,. Dutee
D. Pearce has been abandoned by some of his par
ty, and among them Gov Fenner, who has written
a letter and caused it to be published, denouncing
Pearce, says he has 'made it his principal business
to buy others and sell HIMSELF, and that he will be
defeated by 700 majority.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
For THE CALLDoNIAN.

MR. EDIToR,-I am one of those who STYLE them,
selves Democrats. Mr.. Van Buren, calls himself
one, and once thought he and supported him
accordingly But cannot dol: any longer. He de-
clared himself in his Inaugural address the ssinfex-
ible opponent of every attempt on the part of Con-
gress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia
against the wishes of the slave holding States
am myself opposed to the continuance Of slavery
there-therefore cannot vote for the Van Buren,
candidates, Tor no proposition appears palmer than
that by SO doing my influence would DO in favor of
continuing slavery at the Capitol. Mr.. Van Buren,
mas declared his sentiments on this subect-and he
VIII no doubt look to the result of the coming cleo
ton In this State with intense interest as he will,
consider the result as indicating an approva or dis.
0pproeat of his sentiments referred to above.
And will he not judge right1 IF we vote for
the Van Buren, candidate shall we not be saving to
Mr.. van Buren,, we approve of your sentiments on
the SUBJECT OF slavery, your Deto threat &C. and to
the slave holders of the South continue vour
OF siavorJ-we, the Freemen of Vermont are Cd.
posed to Its being abolished in tho District of Co
lumbia, over which "Congress has exclusive uris-
dction IN al cases whatsoever So it appears to
me, MI: Editor, and / appeal to every consistent
friend OF nnscersal freedom if the view / haye
taken is not correct
SIlas III. Jenison will receive my vote for Gov
ernor, and Charles Davis and Sas Houghton for
Senators, for Caledonia County. 'i'
ONCE VAN BUREN MAN
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

new paper, entitled the "Madisonian," has
been issued at Washington, favorable to the adj
mnlstratlon in the main, but opposed to the Loco
focolsm OF the Globe 1t declares agant the
exclusive metallic currency advocates and urges the
necessity OF reform in the government, which
surely implies the existence of corruption
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

One hundred and tsoenty-four uersons s,r,,cl H.,
Lightning. The Breslau Gazette relates that NJ
l24 children with their parents were assembled
recently in the church at Bemansdor, the build
ny, ing was strnGK by Hash of lightning SO intense
altar, fell sensoless. Medical assistance was i'm,
mediately obtained and all were speedily recovered
except one girl, Ii years age
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

The Wings of Boston fired salute of one hun
dred guns on the common, in honor of the triumph
ant victory achieved by their patriotic brethren in
the recent elections in the West. Preparations are
making in Kentucky, and other places to celebrate
an occasion so joyful to every friend to his country
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

Beduty Of the Dcposite Systcm.-Mr. Ewing, of
ONO, IN recent speech says, that Gin the West
ern and southwestern States there are twenty nine
deposite banks. On the first of November last their
Liabilities were SAG 574 1863; and their specie IS
81! ,966--about tol !! mo wonder the country
IS in such hourishing condition
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
MY WING PRINCIPLES

Banks, iew-Bills equal to gold and silver
Private property of every stakeholder TO redeem
the bills to the last Cent. TNrr
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

From Gen. Jacksom's lei-
ter to the editor of The
Globe dated July7 7, 1887
sc The history Of the
world never recordedsuch
base treachery and peril
dy as has been committed
by the deposite banks a.
gainst the government,
and purely with the view
of gratifying BiddIo and
the Earrings, and by the
suspension of specie pay
ments, degrade, embar-
rass and RUIN, IF THEY
COULD, THEIR OWN coUN-
TRY, for the selfish views
of making large profits,
by throwing out millions
of deprecated paper up
on the people;selling their
specie at large premiums,
and buying up their own
paper at discounts Of from
- :" ." o. per cent. anu
now looking forward to
DE indu'ged! IN these spec
ulations tor years to come,
before they resume spe-
Gle payments
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
JACKSON VS.. JACKSON, AND HIS PETS.

Less than one year ago the Great Currency Doc
tor, Gen. Jackson, extolled TO tho skies his Pet
Bank System, he had also done in several pre-
vious communications to Congress, and declared to
the country that, fiscal agents of the government
they every thing the administration desired
in tegulating the exchanges and in collecting and
disbursng the funds of the government. Not six
months had expired before there was complete
explosion of the system, aud general suspension
of specie payments by the banks, the pets being the
first to suspend and explode, and thereby have de-
frauded the people to the amount of some forty mill
ions Of dollars deposited with them by the admin
istratlon He now, advisor of Mr. Van Buren,
denounces his own experiments, as will be by
the following extract from his letter to the Globe
which, with extract from his last message to
Congress placed in uxtaposiiion for the purpose
of illustrating the Quixotic and vaciating notions
of one of the greatest humbuggers of the age.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

Before the adoption of the Pet System, and the
creation of the Pc: State Banks by Gen Jackson
through the influence of State Legislatures under
his CONTROL the rate of domestic exchanges was
and 2 per cent but then it has been from to
IA per cent
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

Alarge Feece.--Mr. John Circuit of Cumminptons
says the Northampton Gazette, sheared nine pound,
four ounces of wool irom one sheep, this season
after being well washed,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

STATE ELECTION, SEPTEMBER 5.
NVhHS Republicans Ticket.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

From Gen. ICksOn'S last
message to Congress
Dec. 6, 1886. s.
"Experience continues
10 realize the expectations
entertained as to the ca
pacity of the State Banks
to perform the duties Of
fiscal agents for the Gov
eminent, at the time Of
the removal of the depos-
ties. 1t was alleged by
the advocates Of the Bank
ofthe U. States, that the
State Banks, whatever
might be the regulations
of the Treasury Depart
ment, could not make thu
transfers required by the
Government, or negOciatt
the domestic exchanges Of
the country. IT is NOW
WELL AsCERTAINED, that
the real domestic exchang
;:.r~~.-.oI th~nu~L a.
counts by The U. S. Bank
and its IS branches, were
at least one third less than
those ofthe depositebanks
for an equal period oftime
and ifa comparison be in,
stituted between the a.
mount of services render.
ed by these institutions
on the broader basis
which has been used by
the advocates of the U. S,
Bank, in estimating what
they consider the domes.
tic exchanges transacted
by it, the result will be
still more favorable to the
doposlte banks"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

I'D TO " I42
Michigan and Rhode Island are yet to choose,
which states send three representatives.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29
rEE6E CAE.EEHONEAN.
g9a g@RRgGWaa * .
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1897.

Here shall the Press the Peoples rights maintan,
Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain
Here patriot Truth her glorious procepis draw,
Pledged to Religion, Liberty, and Law.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
DAVID WI. GA WI Ed.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

FOR GOVERNOR,
SEEAS III. d II MIS- d ~.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-08-29

FOR SENATORS-CALE COUNTY.
CHARLES DAVIS,
SILAS HOUGHTON.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-10
THE CHiCKASAWS

BY letter from an officer of Col. Vosaes
detachment Of United States troops in Arkan-
sas, it appears have purchased home Of the
Chocktaws, for the sum of $500, 900. Tho
Chickasaws, In proportion to their population,
arc the richest people in the world. Their
number is about 5000, and their funds, when
all realized, will exceed s5,OOO,OOO!
The Choctaw country, west of the Missis.
ippi, extends from east to west, between Red:
River on the south, and the Canadian on the
north, 345 miles, greatest extent from north to
south, lis, least breadth, 90 miles; area, 26-,
900 square miles.
Including tho Chickasaws, the Indian popu-
lation of this territory will be about thirty
thousand; governed by one supreme chief, and
three inferior ones.
As you ascend Red River from the Arkan..
sas line, you meet with the Kiamesha. Hos.-
gy River, and Blue River coming from ths
north. Less than forty miles Of Canal, woald
units the navigation ofthe Red and Araksssas.
The Creeks and Sominoles, to the number
of $4,000 are located Immediately north Of the
Choctaws. - !
The Cherokees are located to the north OF
the Creeks and Seminoles to the number al,
10000. The Osages. Quapaws. and Ssnscast
lie to the north Of the Cherpkees IN number;
6;000.I ~