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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
DAVID ENUEAIX.
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Has removed TO Stanton and will
continue to devote his undivided atten-
ton TO the business OF his profession He
has been engaged in the practice more
than ten years, and will give the most
prompt and assiduous attention to all
business confded to him.
He will continue to practise in the
Courts of Bath and Pocahontas.
Oct'r 10, 1897. On
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
ALSO HAVE A
TRACT OF LAND

in Monroe county, containing lS5 acres,
near Peterstown, and not far froul the
Red Sulphur Spring. | have owned
this land upwards of thirty years, bu;
never knew much about the quality.
The title is good and would dispose
of it on very reasonable terms, as ] am
not disposed 10 improve it, or keep it
any longer il can make sale of it,
JOHN McDOW ELL.
Ocrr 10, 1887. 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
Nor BAD-The New Orleans Picay

Not BAD-The New Orleans Picayune
says:
American liberty is not understood these
days; meme but loaIers and loco locos under
siand il. To illustrates if an honest man
has two shirts he must give drunken loafer
one-thai is American liberty as defined 10y
some sCribhlers"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
r=isaaZac
FROM tee Uaiied States Gazette.
ANIMAL MhGNETISM
We have just risen from perusai of C,

we have just risen from perusai of Col
Stones pamphlet uron animal magnetism.
"ln Doubt To act or rest"
he author of The pamphlet having attrac-
ted the attention OF certain persons in Provi-
dence, X. ]. by his ridicule OF The new science,
accepted an Invitation 10 go from N York To
the first named city and have ocular aud oral
proof OF tho "wonder workings" Of this pow
sr.
Col. Stone was accordingly introduced 10
distinguished ply stefan, " no possessed the
art, in whose family was young lady, upon
whom experiments had been successfully
sried--a Miss Bracket, Of Massachusetts
The character and standing of the physician
and OF Miss are voucbcd for, as such as TO
preclude the idea of deception and the eX>
periments exhibited TO Col. 5. were conscn-
ted TO with reluctance, in consequence of the
noloricty that would follow, and the indispe-
sition OF Miss Ii. To exhibit IN the presence
OF strangers. Having mentioned the char
acter o. the Providence family, we may per.
hsps add, though il is scarcely necessary, that
w iliam IL. Stone would not set forth az truth
what he did not believe. He is as Liable 10
deception as any other person. hut when lie
declares that he has seen and heard. no one
will doub, Of the fact
The lady having been put into magnetic
sleep, Cot. Stone took her by the hand aud
went with her Sin spirit" 10 New York
she describing the towns, SC through which
che passed, and the sights which size saw in
New York, visiting the kitchen, study. par
ior, breakfast room, &c. Of Col. Stones
house. We noticed that she did no, describe
10 Col Stene the pictures on his walls, as
sigring as cause that he saw them as we'll
as she did; hot when the physician took her
hdne, ard the Colonel resigned il, she de
scrtOed minuic'y and correctly 10 the form
or, the very pictures which she only men
sioned TO the Col There were several mic.
sares which had been brought 10 the house
only day or two before Col S left New
York, and il would seem di tficult Tor my one
60 have told her of the existence of these. e
ven had ii been known (Which il was not)
that he vas 10 visit Providence, see her, and
ask her 10 accompany him (un spiriD te his
house, AMI l'ok at these very pictures.
Wonders eff this kind are related, and a
knowledge Of things a, a distance seems To he
possessed that csnnot be accounted for in the
ordinary way, provided that no colusian is
used.
We noticed that letter was given TO Miss
u. by Col. S. carefully scaled, and she was
asked to read the contents. She did not,
then, hui took the letter with her, aud The
next morning returned il, with the seal IN
broken aHd the contents undisiurhed, hut
the wiring correctly made out Jhis was
net done in his presence, but there is enough
set firth 10 excite northumberland we do
not wonder that gentlemen OF character have
heon unable Is withstand the evidences ad
duced, Of The existence of animal ma gnelism
and lie pHwor 10 work that which has hitLer,
10 been deemed impossible, with human aid
alone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For the Waterman and Journ al:
ORIGINAL DIALOGUE.

Acr |. Scene-By the road side, on Onion
river, bet,ceen Mr. Woosted and Mr. HoneStns.
Mr. WoOsted Running towards the wag-
on] Halloo, Mr. Honestus,-Just a word.
Mr. H0nestIs hanls up the old mare, and
Woosted places his long foot Familiarity upon
the wheel Well, have you got your grass
oil secure7
Mr. Honestus. Not quite. We hope to get
all under cover by freeman's meeting, or so.
Mr. Woosted. Well, what paper do you take
since you began TO keep house?
Mr. Honestus. o, read various papers,
the Emancipator, Human Rights, and now and
then the Peoples Press.
Mr. Woosted. What! read such papers -
You've turned then, ha
MIR Honesius. Yes right about face Good
night, sir. [Cracks up the old mare and rides
on. Mr. Woosted meanwhile biting his lips
and curslng the coniounded Aboltionistsl
ACTII.
captain Standcast has been down 10 the
Hollow" and is jogging homeward-over-
takes Mr. Woosted, when the following small
talk ensues.]
Mr. Woostsd. All, just in time, captain
DON'T we want passenger?
Captain Standfast. o yes-hop in, hop in ;
my old John III carry US up the hill like dart
""' " oo9te"' u iuOihS uio uII very dIIeC-
tionately along the top of the wagon seatl
Well, Captain, you have been up and down
this hill many time-you must be well on to
75-one Of the fathers OF the town. You have
borne the burden and heat OF the day, and for
my part, / think you have been too long neg
ected by -
Capt. Standfast How is that?
Mr. WOosted Why, to come right 10 the
point, you ought to represent the town-but SO
sure as you continue 10 90 with your folks, you
will be forever kept back, and my word for it,
you'll never rise to the Office of justice of the
peace.
Capt. Standfast. Fiddlestck One thing,
sir can tell you, without ifs or buts-I have
received all the Offices from the town Of Berlin
that ever wanted-and as to your new-fan.
gled democracy that you tell Of it's call talk
and no cider" After you have lived in the
town of Berlin as long as have, and under
stand more Of the Independent spirit of our
farmers, you'll find It's Of no use to try TO catch
old birds with chat.
Mr. Woosed leaps from the wagon and
makes tracks into potatoe fed, where MIR
Shinplaster is digging mess for dinner. or
this latter interview we expect TO learn more
on the first Tuesday of SePtember.l
NO FICTION.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
From the vermont Telegraph.
ADDRESS,
To The Citizens Of Vermont on The contemplated

To the Citizens Of Vermont on the contemplated
annexation Of Teras TO The Union.
Fellow Citizens:-The Executive Commit
lee Of the Vermont Anti-Slavcry Society beg
briefly to address you on subject which they
deem Of vital Importance 10 the future desti-
MES Of our country. 1t must be Obvious TO
every one who has paid any attention to the
signs of the times, that there is fixed deter
mnation on the part Of The Southern portion
of the coniederucy, 10 annex the territory of
Texas, 10 the already extended domain of the
United States. This event we cannot but re-
gard as most disastrous, both to the cause of
humanity, and the liberty Of the free states.
The province Of Texas possesses a most
luxuriant SOIL adapted to the growth OF such
produce as is usually cultivated by the labor Of
slaves; is already occupied TO some extent by
omigrants from the Southern States, who in
troduced slavery there i'll violation OF the laws
of Mexico, to whom il then belonged, and from
whose government it has recently revolted; and
is of sufficient extent to make five or six states
as large as Kentucky.
Should the designs of the South be accom-
pshed, slavery with all it's horrors will be per-
petuated in this extensive territory where It
had once beer prohibited; large market will
be opened for the surplus Of slaves OF the old
slave states and thus another inducement be
VI
slavery in our country and by the addition
of several sluveholdng states TO our Union,
the balance Of power would be thrown on the
side Of slavery in our national councils, the
consequences OF which 10 the liberties of the
North may we'll be anticipated forboded) by
the domineering spirit and the naughty bear
mo of the Southern members Of Congress to-
wards our representatives whenever any ques-
ton has arisen in which the interests OF the
North have been supposed in any manner 10
conflict with those of the South.
Citizens Of Vermont! will you at such
crisis prove recreant TO the principles OF liber-
ty which you baye ever cherished with such
anxious solcitudel Will you look coolly on
and see the odious system Of slavery, which
you profess to abhor, increased in our country
10 such fearful extent? Will you suffer this
deep laid plan Of the dark spirit OF oppression
to be perfected, and the letters prepared for your
own limbs, without raising your voices against
ii? We trust not: but that laying aside every
party consideration, by your prompt and ener,
getic action in the case-by your public and
united expression Of sentiment against the
measure-by your instructions TO your servants
in Congress, through our State Legislature,
and by your earnest remonstrances TO that
body, you will do all in your power to avert
this dire calamity from our country, and sun
deserve the need which is due to the arm and
uncompromsing friend Of freedom.
In behalf of the Execntiy Committee
ROWLAND T. ROBINSON, Chr'n.
IONA. A. ALLEN, Sec'y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For the Waterman and Journal.

81 MUST GO INTO THE PRESIDEN-
TIAL CHAIR THE INFLEXlBLE AND
UNCOMPROMISING OPPONENT OF
EVERY ATTEMPT, ON THE PART OF
CONGRESS, TO ABOLISH SLAVERY
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A
GAINST THE WISHES OF THE
SLAVE-HOLDlNG STATES; AND AL
so WITH A DETERMINATION E.
QUALLY DECIDED TO RESIST THE
SLIGHTEST INTERFERENCE WITH
IT IN THE STATES WHERE 1T Elk
lists. IT NOW ONLY REMAINS TO
ADD, THAT NO BILL CONFLICTING
WITH THESE VIEWS CAN EVER RE-
CEIVE MY CONSTITUTIONAL SANG
Yam Burea'S Inaugural I'D
dress.
Fellow citizens are you prepared 10 sup
port man who holds such language as this in
The face and eyes of the democratic principles
of our Government Let the ballot box, on
Tuesday next, answer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

worse epithots and more false and unlounded
charges are daily made by pensioned presses
and saaried clectionecrers. They charge the
Wings of Vermont with being not only "bank
men," but also with being for an exclusive
paper currency" A greater falsehoUd could
hardly be uttered. Go back to 1880: Yer
mont had a bank capital Of only 432, 625 not
another slate in The Union had so title New
Hampshire, Jackson state, had four times as
much, and yet her population was less than the
population of Vermont Rhode Island, with
a still smaller population, had about fifteen
times as much bank capital Little Delaware
even, had nearly t,oice as much bank capital.
Oh say the Van Buren, mon, the Wing legis-
latures, or the unti-masonc legislatures, have
increased the banking capital. Very we'll
does that prove that they are "bank men,"
and eek elusive paper currency men 2" fit
does, it proves that there is hardly Yam Blu
rem state in the Union but what is bank state
and an erclusiue paper currency state! N CIV
Hampshire, Virginia, and North Carolina ex-
copied, there is not a state in the Union but
,Ohieh has increased banking capital more than
Vermont. Look at the report, Dec. 1886, and
il will be found that, Delaware, Indiana, and
Wisconsin territory excepted, Vermont has
the smallest banking capital Of any state in the
Union ! How utterly unfounded, then, the
assertions Of the Van Buren, presses how
completely are they falsifed by the Figures"
which "oannot lie." 1t would be no hard task,
we apprehend, 10 90 farther and exhibit in still
stronger light the falseboods or the hypocrisy
Of the V. B. presses. We might even turn
the tables upon not few of the present lead
ers of that party for instance, show up one
e. d. Barber, as introducing to the legislature
a very strong resolution in favor of the U. S.
Bank and perhaps one Flint supporting such
a resolution and certain d. A. a. Buck, in
Producing three million monster; and sundry
other gentlemen, either lodging the question or
actually voting on the new Burlington Bank
Content, however. to leave the matter without
farther carrying the war into the enemy's camp,
we quit the subject with a remark or two as
to Vermont. The policy of Vermont never
has been to increase banks unnecessarily: che
began the work Of furnishing herself sound
paper currency, out of sheer seJ.defence. N.
York and New Hampshire did willingly fur
nish her paper in abundance, and pocketed the
'spoiis' feeced from the hardy Vermonters =
and they would do it nO,o, the very instant our
banks were at an end. To save ourselves alb
solutely from paying tribute TO our neighbors,
Vermont established banks OF her own a; she
has increased them as fast as necessity requir-
ed, and will increase them no farther than that
point.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
agetegmeH IS Sgtats 8o"t"af.
90 PER ANNUM...s1, SO IN ADVANCE
THE RANK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Two weeks since, when noticing misera-
BILE trick Of an administration press TO make it
out that the greatest increase Of banking cap
ital in late years has been in the Wing states,
we promised 10 show up this matter in its true
coIors. To do this as well az possible, we
have resortcd 10 an official document, viz. a re-
port of Secretary Woodbury., made in Janua-
~ 1887, TO Congress. or course, if there is
any mistake about the business, it is none OF
ours and if it shall be found that the admin
ssfration states actually had the largest banking
capital shortly after the begining.of the Jack
son administration, viz. in ls3O-if it shall be
found that the increase in these states has been
the greatest, both between 1880 and 1886, and
between the beginning and end of the single
year '36--the friends Of the administration
will bear in mind that these facts come from
source which they have no right to dispute
Here is table, copied from Woodbury's re-
port, showing the bank capital in the several
states and territories in the years 1880 and
1886:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
S1l2,0s0,S63
Increase
s49,445,513 49,445,513

Showing the increase in the
Van Buren, states, to be S62,634, $50
moro than in the Wing states!
Having thus shown the facts and given the
figures, W fgures can't lie" say the Argus
and Patriot y we think it may truly be said
that the report of Secretary Woodbury. has ef-
fectually exploded the bank humbug. But we
are not done yet the Van Buren, presses have
not only been particularly Jealous in denoun-
cling the Wings as the "bank party,"-and
never more loudly than while they have seen
their own party Increasing banks in every d.
rection; but at this day, and in Vermont, even
ave doubt whether this ought not to be
put into the Jackson side Of the account, but
to save all dispute let it be charged to the
tit will be observed that the amount for Jan.
is capital authorised, and Tor Dec. Of capital
paid M hence a far greater increase is ind-
Gated than actually took place. So far as a
comparison between the Wing and Van Buren,
states is concerned, this is Of no consequence.
being as fair for one as for the other.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For the Waterman and Journal.

MtSsrs. Editors: Will you have the good
ness to inform your readers what are the opin.
ions OF the editor of the VT. Patriot IN relation
TO the currency, Banks, &c.? At one time, he
seems to be loco f0co-at another, he more
than hall seems 10 endorse the opinions Of Sen
ator Tallmadgo-at another, he rails most un-
mercihlly against all banks--and again, he adj
vocates enforcement between bank and state.
What docs this last phrase menn2 Docs it
mean that every man in community should be
allowed the privilege Of having bank Of his
own? This would be the destruction Of mo-
nopolies with a vengeance. Finally, we would
ask, does the editor of the Patriot over mean
any thng2 A. P.
Remarks-The views Of the Patriot editor
appear 10 be somewhat obfuscatcd just now,
PERHAPS on account Of the wonderful effect OF
the late elections upon his nerves. Our opin-
ion is that, after the Vermont election is over,
and he is fairly recovered from the effects of an
overwhelming defeat, he will come out regu-
lar loco focO. This is guess work, however,
One word as to the meaning of enforcement be-
tween bank and state. When Jackson reno-
we'd the dcposites and took the treasury into
his own hands, that term meant perfect union
Of the purse and the sword in the Executive /;
and now, when Executive banks are 10 be laid
aside, and Executive officers substituted, it
means the same thing, with this difference: the
Executive is TO have the gold and siiuer, and
thus to rule the whOie currency of the country,
state and national, while before he ruled merely
the national treasury and the pets.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

What kind Of currency had we before
Jackson and Van Buren, came into pow
err
A mixed one, specie and paper, easily
converted into specie.
What kind of a one now!
Little or no specie, and abundance OF
paper nearly worthless.
What kind OF currency did Jackson
promise us, provided we helped him destroy
The United States Bank, and hatch out a
brood Of pet bsnks'
One entirely gold and silver and no pa:
per.
Did he not say that the deposite banks
nted States bank, and give us better cur:
rency?
Yes.
Have they done it!
No.
How much did the government lose OF
the doposltes in the United States Bank
Not cent.
How much has it lost by the pet bankss
Ii is supposed abou: fifty millions OF dols
lars.
What haze the people gained by ths
changer
A multitude of banks and plenty of theig
paper.
The best bank in The country, the most
uniform currency the world eyer saw, and
a plentiful circulation OF gold and silver.
What true thing did Jackson say Of his
bank opposition
file called il an department"
Did not Van Buren, promise TO "tread IL
the footsteps OF Jackson and carry out hia
measures?"
He did.
What is the country 10 gain cow by his
pursuing Jackson's policy!
Less than nothing.
What is the remedy for the disastrous
results of Jachson's measures'
A thorough reform in every department.
OF Government, State AMI National.
VIII tho administration attempt such 8
reform?
No--Gr it is pledged TO . contrary
course.
Who then should do it,
The legitimate soyereigns Of the country.
THE PaoPLE.-SomerSet Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
Se6.O2O.8S9
Total increase in Wing states s4o,453,7s3

Total increase IN wing states S4O,455,fS3
Increase in Jackson states more
than in the Wing states 1887, 1856
Thus stood the account, Jan. /, 1886. The
war Of General Jackson had been begun, an6
was to end, SO far as the U. S. Bank was con.
cerned, in March ensuing His administra-
ton was supported as an anti-bank admins
tration-and yet, the public documents reveal
the facts that the states politically friendly to
that administration possessed the most bank
capital at the beginning of the bank war, and
increased the most during the progress OF the
war. And how stands the account in the year
1862 That year was remarkable for three
things,-the decease of the United States Bank
its resusciiation by ennsyvania-and the
most unreenting hostility TO banks by the Jack
son or Van Buren, men. 1t would certainly
seem curious to ar honest ant-bank man, were
he to be told that the Jackson, Tor rather V.
b. states still went on Increasing banking cap
ital in just about the same proportion that they
increased their denunciations, both in quantity
and spirit, against tanks. Let Us see if this
was not the fact: Dec. !, 1886, as appear
from the table, the capital authorized in the Jack
son Van Buren, states, viz: Maine, N. Hamp.
shire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ia v. B. state
goyernment) District Of Columbia, Virginia,
North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, louisa
ma, Mississippi, Ohio, ". B. state govern
ment,) and Michigan, was s26s, 035, 435
Jan. l., 1886, the amount Of
capital paid int was 1896, O72
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

SPARKLING FAor.-The Albany journal
says, on the authority OF a gentleman well
informed on the subject, that the disastrous
war in Florida has already cost the nation
$l2, 100000, besides the lives OF many of
our bravesi officers and soldiers The war
is no: yet ended.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
VOL. Xxx, NO. 5l...wHoLE NO. 1911.

currency by abandoning the whole OF their past
policy and adopting an opposite one. They
evidently mean TO profit by the suggestion of
the irunnt school-boy. why are you 80 late
at schooI7' enquircd the pedpgogue. 'Oh, mas
ter, it was so slippery that every time l took
one step forward went two back Then
how did you get here at all you little rascal.'
why, Sir, turned around and psnt the other
7uau '-L Louisville Jour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

BY examination it will be found that, in $50
llie aggregate in the then Jackson states and
territories, Mainc,+ New Hampshire, Now
York. Pennsylvania, New jersey District of
Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten.
hossee, Ohio, La. and Mich, was S7l 500, 574
IN the Wing states and terrific
ries, Vermont, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Del
aware, Maryland, and Florida
the aggregate amt was 3s,sO1 ,694
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For The Wnichman & Journal.

.Messrs. Editors: In tie Waterman OF the
2lst August, am made 10 cay that Sin 1927,
Belchsr Salisbury Esq. was elected" repre-
sentative from Randolph. This is not correct.
Whether The mistake originated with me, or
"the Printer" is, perhaps, not very material -
II will be seen, by reference 10 preceding
paragraph in my communication, that Jacob *
Parish, Esq. was electedn 1897. Mr. Sallsbu-
nv was elected in 1929. JUNIUS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

RHODE ISLAND. Fatal as is the withs
drawal of Mr. Sprague from heir ranks, TO
the cause of the Van Bprenites, they FIND
themselves in worse strait by the detection
of another of the party, Gov. Fenner. de
was one Of the Vice Presidents OF the Cong
vention which nominated Mr. Van Buren,
and has been stdunch adherenl to the par,
". In letter published in the Providence
Courier, he refuses to give his support t9
Mr. Pearce, who, he says, will be deleale5
by 700 maj
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
Exhibiting an increase of

Exhibiting an increase of
Dec. l, 1886, the capital auth
orized in the Wing states, Vert,
Massachusetts, Delaware, Ma
ryland, South Carolina, Florida,
(Whig delegate in Congress -
how the territorial legislature
stands we know not we call it
Wing } Tennessee, Kentucky
and Indiana, SIlO,365,733
Jan. !, 1886, cap
ital paid in 60,920,220