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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
NE the subscribers, being appointed b
w the Honorable the Probate Court for ,h
district of Randol pin, Commissioners TO receive
examine and adjust all claims and demands
late of Braintrec, in said district, deceased
represented insovent, and also all claims an
demands exhibited in Offset thereto: and ri
months from the 29h day OF November las
being allowed by said court for lha purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that "
will attend TO the business OF our said appoint
ment, at the dwelling house of widow Sail
Hunt, in Braintree, on the 25,h day of Ma
next, from o'clock, A. NJ, until 4 O'Clock
p. M, on said day.
JONATHAN BASS, Commits
RUFUS HUTCHINSON, ! sioners.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that have Civ
~ en- my two sons, Byron N. McKinsiry,
and James Nj .McKinstry, their time during
the remainder Of their minority, TO trade and
act for themselves, and shall not claim their
earnings, nor pay any debts of their contract.
ing after this date. GEO. McKINSTRY.
Hydepark, Dec, Z, 1886. 73t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-17

NANTED at the New Store, Grey
w Cloths, Flannels, Frockings, Footinga,
Butter, Cheese, Pork, Lard, Tallow, Bristles,
Pelts, Rags, Poultry, Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats,
Beans, &c. for which the highest prices will be
paid, and goods sold cheap.
LAMBS, PALMER g. Co.
Montpelier, Doc. 2, 1886.
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Tatlortng Business.
wi. H.. HALE

NONTINUES the above business at his
" old stand, first door east of the Branch
Bridge, State street, where all orders in his line
OF business will meet with prompt attention.
Montpelier. Oct. II, 1886. DIS
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STEEL PENS.
An excellent article, for sale by
f.. p. WALTON g. SON.
NEW INVENTED TRUSS.

THE DOUBLE CONE, SPIRAL SPRING
TRUSS,
I'D GENTLY invented by bella Fam, is
Ia now presented 10 the public under a
full conviction that it can be worn with more
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the patient, than any other Truss now in use.
These Trusses, 30 far it is believed as human
genius can go, possesses perfect self-adjust-
ing principle. They accommodate themselves
to every motion and position OF the body, and
at the same time, preserve constant, uniform,
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The Pads are formed of Wire Spring, bent
to the shape Of a Double Cone, with the base
compressed to gentle convex, TO receive the
cushion. This pad is attached 10 an elastic
Steel Spring, which passes round the body.
iC-JSThe above described Trusses are war
ranted to sustain hohish character given oil
them and are constantly kept for sale by L
IL. Prentiss, and the principal Druggists in he
United States and the Canadas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
w f the subscribers, being appointed by I'D
w Honorable the Probate Court for the dis
trict of Randolph, Commissioners 10 recciyd
examine and adjust oil claims and demands d
all persons, against the estate OF Ambros
Hutchinson, late vi Brookfeld, in said district
deceased, represented insoyent, and also al
claims ind demands exhibited in ofise, thereto
aud six months from the 18th day OF OctobeI
being allowed by said court for that purposd
we do therefore hereby give notice, thai vi
will attend to the business Of our said appoird
ment, at the dwelling -house ofwidow Debora
Hutchinson, in Brookheld, on the first Thurd
day OF February and The first Thursday Of Al
pril, from o'clock, A. NJ, until o'c ook, 4
NJ, on each of said days.
ROBERT CRAM, ! Commie1
JOSEPH II. MOTT, ! sioners.
Brookfeld, Dec. %, 1896. 75i'Sd
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NEW BOOKS.
NOW Is THE TIME !

TNHE Subscriber offers for sale his FARM,
l. beautifully situated on The banks OF tho
Connecticut rlvOr, in the town Of Hariland, in
the county of Windsor, and State Of Vermont
containing One Hundred and Thirty Acres OF
excellent land in a state Of good cultivation
sixty acres of which is intervale. The build,
ings are large, well flushed and in good re.
pair; the fences are good, and this farm will
produce as much corn and grain, and feed as
much stock as any farm Of its size in the vi
cinity. For further particulars come and sec
the Farm, and the owner on the premises.
HARVEY CHASE.
North Hartland, Dec. l6, 1885, 70
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AUSTIN O'MALEY, & co.
Merchant CaiIOrS,

I'd door South East ef the Branch Bridge,
Montpelier, w.,
II AVE just received from New York, a
Il Il splendid assortment Of first rate impor-
ted Broad Cloths, Cassmcres, Furs for Col
lars and Capes. Also, Fig. and Plain Silk
Velvet Vestings; Leapold and Striped Cas-
simeres and all sorts Of first rate Buckskins
for Pantaoons, together with Gents Gloves,
Dickeys, and Shirt Bosoms, Suspendcrs, and
all other articles in their line too numerous 10
mention.
N. B. Gentlemen wishing garments made
in the first sle and warranted 10 suit will
confer a favor on the subscribers, 10 ca al
the shop of A. o. Maley s. Co. and examine
for themselves.
iD@Cutting done to order.
Montpelier, Oct. IL, 1886. 64:d:w
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

600 This is said 10 have happened in the sober city
Of Philadelphia" :,
Who that reads these extracts can help believing
that he has be fore him history of what is now pass
ing in this counnyi The same excessive issues OF
The banks the same general extrayagance ofspecu-
atisn the samo RAPID rise of prices, the same exces
siye importation and lavish consumption OF foreign
products the same habits Of expense, followed by
The same wide spread embarrassment and rum. The
experience of 1919 is that Of 1887. Face snswerelh
moi to face in glass more completely than the his.
tory OF the two periods.
Those who now ask for National Bark ask for
an immediate repetition Of the caamties Of 1919 and
OF those through which we are now passing. They
pray that the moment extrica ated from our
present troubles we may plunge into others. There
is not the least security tina, new National Bank
would not follow the steps ofthe last.
II is a grave question for our government and one
which we think it will be obliged to examine more
attentively than has hitherto done whether will
hereafter allow the finances ofthe country to become
entanged with the affairs Of the banking institutions
whether state or national and whether they will al
low the revenue to be made the basis of paper is
supa
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The Boston Post has the following re-
marks on the above:
Every reflecting and candid man mus,
acknowledge the propriety of the conduct
Of the PRESIDENT in this matter, and every
true DEMOCRAT rejoice at it-he has prov
ed himself, by his firm and prudent con-
duct and prompt and upright decision, to
possess those characteristics which the de-
mocracy of the nation admire, and which
will always win their appreciation and re-
ceive their support. The wings are deter
mined to fight; every friend of the admin
istration should be at his quarters ready for
the battle"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, MAY II, 1887.
OF SPECIE PAY
MENTS.

The steamboat on Thursday morning
last, brought us the news Of the suspension
of specie payments by the New York banks.
Although it was not altogether unexpected
the news caused some excitement in this
town, particularly among our bank direc-
tors, who, after consultation, concluded to
wait until they heard what course would be
adop!ed 10y the Providence and Boston
banks, before they took any decisive steps.
There was slight run on the banks for
specie, during the day, but the whole a
mount drawn out did not probably exceed
8 900, at all the banks.
On The arrival of the boat from Proyi-
dence that evening, we learned that the
bank officers in that city held meeting i'm
mcdately after the receipt OF tho news from
New York, at which two of the bank COM
missioners, Messrs. Atwell and Titus, were
present, and with their advice and consent,
passed resolutions to suspend payments in
specie. A meeting Of delegates from all
our DunhS was nClu tHc shihc CNciiuS, WHci
the following resolutions were passed, and
were adopted by the banks -
At meeting Of Delegates from oil the
Banks in Newport, held Mt the Directors
, Room Of the Rhode Island Union Bank
Thursday, May llth, 1887:
CHRIsroPuER G. CuAMrLIN was unan-
, mously called to the Chair, and EDWARD w
: LAwToN appointed Secretary.
u The present disastrous state of business
y the peculiar position of Banking Institution
y at this time. in consequence of the pressure
is on the money market, and the suspension
: ! Of Specie payments by all the Banks in tn
Cities of New York and Providence, havin!
+ been fully discussed and considered:
IL was unanimously Resoived, That tn,
Delegates to this meeting do recommend t,
their respective boards of Directors, the i'm
mediate suspension Of specie payments.
CHRIS. G. CHAMPLIN, Chairman
!, EDWARD w. LAwToN, Sec'ry.
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ferred to.
You must be aware Of the obstacles to am
immediate convocation Of Congress arising
from the imperfect state of the representa-
ton in one branch of that body. Several
of the States have not yet chosen their Rep
resentatiyes, aud are not TO do so for some
month";, 10 come. Independent of that con-
sideration, do not see at present sufficient
reasons to justify me in requiring an earlier
meeting than that appointed by the consti-
tuition.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
nj. VAN BUREN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The following excellent article from the Boston
Times is deserving Of careful perusal
From the grea, commercial revulson which has
taken place throughout the country, the rejecting
portion OF mankind may learn an Important and I'M
posing lesson ia morals well as in finance in
social as well as in political economy. Tbs numer.
ous and sudden reverses Of fortune which have pre-
cp,ated so many from the faucied security of wealth
aud its luxurious and prodigal enloyment 10 bank
ruptcy ahd poverty, naturally lead to examine in
TO those various distinctions in society, which are ba
sed upon mere whealth-the resources and freedom
which II lmparis, and the pride and consideration
which il assumes. How many there at this mo.
ment unable TO meet the fair and honorable demands
against them, who have for years been ranked as the
high the refined the exclusive, and the seneel ofthe
land, merely because they possessed the means of
supporting costly, fashionable and splendid esiab-
lishment and luxurious aud eItravagant style of
living. Where are they now : The pillars which
have sustained thsm have crumbled TO atoms and
mingled with the dust Their titles 10 distinction
are abrogated and withdrawn. The halo which has
surrounded them. and before which shallow men
and unreaecting women have bowed the neck and
bent the knee has departed and gone. But let not
rebuke and contumely follow them TO the rcpulsive
shades OF poverty to which they have been driven
Their nnsiortunes are dreadful and oppressive, aud
such as demand the sympathy Of the liberal and ben
evolent. That they have been once rich and are
now reduced to poverty is Iu itself misfortune and
net fault. That in their high and palmy days of
prosperity and epulence. they found themselves
rounded BY fawning admirers, and fat'er'ns fools,
those obsequous tools which are always found
crouching al the footslool Of wealth and its disiin
ciions may perhaps be attributed an obiging and
pcaccable disposition on their part rather Than TO
a foolish wish or vain and ridiculous desire. The
lesson which mankind are taught is not that we
shall not seek wealth through the channels Of in
dustry, honesty and genius, but that We cease TO
consider i; as an IDOL and cease TO worship it as
celestial deity. II is in reality entitled to no such
honors and distinctions, any more than the dust
upon which we tread, and its accumulation 70 any
great extent in the hands Of individuals. Is in
many instances eu, too certain an indication oi
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

she blessed him for the lesson he had given
her, which, though bitter at the time, had
led her to strive, and win the jewel Of a
meek spirit.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17
From the ". Y. Ere. Post.-Nay 10Th.


IMPORTANT FROM TExAs.-This country
seems to be threatened, at last, with a Sc
rious attack from Mexico. The newspa-
pers at the South do not communicate an
accurate statement Of Texas affairs; every
fact tending to show the true state of the
country is suppressed by men who have an
interest in the soil or in commerce. OF
course, such a condition of peaceful repose
as we have all along been led to believe was
existing there, will soon be disturbed, if we
may rely on private accounts. In the last
National Intelligencer we find letter to the
editor referring to the movements on the
borders Of Texas. The writer, who dates
from New Orleans, the Goth ult. says
at il fact, which you may rely upon,
that the Mexican army under General Bra
vo, composed of six or eight brigndes, un-
der as many Brigadier Generals, well ap-
pointed and well provisioned, is in foii
march for Texas. On the 10Th OF tins
month, they were advancing towards the
Rio Grande, having sent out accommodating
partics which had returned without meeting
the main body Of the Texans, but having
met small parties, Of the Texan troops and
Ind,.n.. with whom skirmishes had taken
place. ia one Of which ten prisoners verr
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17
SEIZURE OF A MEXICAN BRIG OF
WAR,

The new Orleans Bee of the 9Th inst. con-
talns an account of the seizure ofa Mexican
brig Of war, formerly the Pryilegio) by the
United States sloop of war NatcheZ. This
is bringing things to n climax-that petty
government has too long escaped with i'm
punity from the just punishment of an in-
dignant people. The cause of the capture
was this. The Schr. Climax, Combs, from
Pensacola, whence she sailed 2Sth March,
bound to Matamorns, with a cargo of lum-
ber, arrived off the Bar of the Brassos, St.
Jago, on the Sth April, was boarded by a
Mexican Pilot, and informed that she must
remain at anchor until further orders from
the shore, without attempting to land any
person on boad, promising at the same time
that he would take her over the Bar on the
day following. She remained until the 10Th
when boat from the Mexican armed schr
Bravo came off to ascertain if any white
lead was Oh board, but being answered in
the negative, the boat returned on shore.
On the 18th, Il message was sent on shore
by the U. 5. sloop of war Natchez, demand
ing the release of the American schr. Cham
pion, and if refused, the Mexican armed
i'Cu az oaI
the forfeit, but the Commandant of the port
returned answer that the Champion could
not be released, ordered the officers of the
boat on board with a message to the COM
mander of the sloop of war to get under
weight and leave the coast Immediately.
The Nalchez remained at anchor until
the 10Th, when she despatched a note to the
Mexican brig of war, ordering her colors to
be hauled down, which was positively re-
fused to be complied with unless fred into
The U. 5. sloop of war Immediately fred u
shot over the brig, when she struck her col
ors and was taken possession of by the
Natchez. The Mexican fort aud the armed
schr. Bravo Immediately opened a heavy
cannonading upon the Climax and sloop OF
war, which was continued some time, with
out however, doing any injury except by
one Is Id. shot, which struck the G. passed
through her deck into her larboard bow,
starting butt which caused her to make
water three feet per hour. She then sue
ceeded in making sail and drawing piece
Of canvass over the leak, hauled off and
placed herself under the protection of the
Natchcz.
Ihe y. -. sloop OF war remained OH the
bar until the 2Sth ult. when her comman-
der made another demand for the release
of the schr. Champion, but no answer be-
ing returned, the Mexican brig was ordered
to Pensacola with prize crew on board,
got under way in company with the Climax
and proceeded TO the westward leaving the
American schr, Leonidas detained Cham
pion and julius Cesar, [captured and 9TH
ers, whose fates were unknown.
This news has produced great excitement
among the mercantile houses which trade
with Mexico, and the more so as an inter
rupiion to the arrival of the precious metals
from that republic may be expected. 1t
was thought at New Orleans, that this oc-
currence would induce the Mexican gov
ernment to confscate all American vessels
in their ports.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The following is the preamble and rcso-
luton adopted by the directors Of the banks
in Providence, at their meeting on Thurs
day last.
At a meeting of Directors and other Off
GERS of the Banks in Providence and its
vicinity, William Richmond I'd, Esq. was
appointed Chairman, and William S. Patten
Secretary all the Banks in the city, ex-
cept two were represented, and two of the
Bank Commissioners of the State Samuel
Y. AtwelI and Jonah Titus, Esquires,) be-
ing present, and agreeing with the meeting
in the necessity of the measure the follow
ing Resolution was unanimously adopted,
viz 4: Whereas the Banks in the city of New
York have suspended specie payments,
which will necessarily produce a more gen
eral similar suspension through the coun-
try and whereas the Banks in this city
now amply able to continue specie payments
by SO doing will be drained of specie, for
the benefit of Foreign Banks, to the injury
of this community, therefore, Resolved, that
this meeting recommend that the Banks in
this city forthwith suspend specie payments
for their circulation, deposites and other
liabilities aud that they continue to re-
ceivc the bulls of the other Banks in this
State in payment, in the same manner that
they have heretofore done. ...
Attest, WILLIAM S, PATTEN,
Providence, May III, 1887. Secretary
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

upon u.
CmANeE.-One Of the greatest difficulties
occasioned by the suspension ofspecie pay
mcnts by the banks, is the scarcity of
change, which many, from feeling of fan
cied insecurity of paper money, are hoard
ing up in unproductiye piles. We are sOr-
ry to see this, but know not if we can say
ought that will induce more confidence in
the ability Of our banking institutions to pay
all demands against them. Never, we can
safely say, were they in safer and sounder
stnte, than when compelled to adopt the
measurement for their own exclusive BEN
eft, but for the relief of the business COM
munity--of suspending payments in specie.
At no time have they had so large I'm a
mount of specie in their vaults in proper
ton to their bills in circulation as at pres
ent.
As resort TO small note currency,
commonly called shin plasters' seems to
be unavoidable, we have heard a sugges-
llOu tHdt INC Town SnOulu uuthOrlSe some
one-the Town Clerk, for instance-to is
sue small bills, and sell them for bank
bills, which might be deposited in bank to
redeem them with, at, or after a specified
time. The greatest objection to this plan
will be the liability of having them counter
feited, as an engraved plate would be too
expensive. They might be got out from a
Xylographic block in style that would be
almost as difficult to counterfeit as an en-
craving, and much less expensive.
We have suggestion of our own to
make which would, we think, tend to rem
cdy the evil. 1t is that the banks should
redeem their paper to the amount Of one
tenth, or one. twentieth, or any fractional
part the state of the times will permit. We
submit this suggestion with ditfidence, 10
those who are better able to Judge of its eff
fects.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The President has issued his proclama-
ton. recognizing James Andrews. Esq, of
Boston as Vice Consul Of His Danish Ma.
i.s,y. for the States Of Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, and
Nathaniel Townscnd Esq, ms Consul for the
Republic Of Texas sor the port Of New Or
leans.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

Failures IN misunderstanding to the
Directory, says the Mercantile Journal,
there are in this city, five hundred and
eighty-6ve large mercantile houses and
Wholesale stores, Eve hundred and twenty
nine retail, and two hundred and twenty
three petty shops, in all thirteen hundred
and seven. OF this number, there have
failed, since November last, seventy-eight
among the larger establishments, sixty a
mong the retailers, and about thirty among
the shops-making an aggregate of one
hundred aud syty-eight.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

MIss'ssirrL The governor Of Mi..i.-
,irpi, has called an extra sessio, of tho
Legislature, iu take inir consideration tho
in"u'vsl nh,ir. uf tia, State.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The new license law in Massachusetts
goes into effect on the Goth inst. IL pro-
vides that no licensed inholders, or any 9TH
er person shall sell any intoxicating liquor
on Sunday, on pain Of forfeiting twenty
dollars for the first offence, twenty dollars
and his licence for the second offence, and
twenty dollars and imprisonment m the
common ioiI for time not exceeding nine-
tv davs for the third offence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

CoAL.--in answer to the enquiry in our
last paper relative to the quantity of coal
obtained at the Cumberland Mine, the
editor Of the Providence Courier, Mr.. Larn-
ed, states that he is now only able to say
that the operations at the mine are being
continued, and promises to give more par
ticulars shortly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

Stocks are on the rise in New York; T..
S. Bank has risen to 40; Providence and
Boston r. Road to IOl. Flour ranges from
7 to s dollars. The City Council have re-
fused to apply to the Legislature for au-
thority TO issue small bills.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

and wish it had been done sooner. We re-
peat it-Let no one be alarmed at the cir
cumstance; and, instead Of adding to exis-
ting embarrassnsnts by attempting to har-
rass the banks, lct every one who has the
power, put his shoulder to and help to sus-
tain them, as the most direct and ready way
to restore public confidence, and relieve
business from the pressure which orerates
upon 1t.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

A general suspension of specie payments
has taken place Throughout the country, as
far as heard from, and there is no doubt will
extend over the whole Union as fast as the
intelligence of the adoption of that measure
in the great commercial emporium is re-
ceived. A lew banks have attempted tc
stem the torrent the Pennsylvania, Uni
ted States bank among the number, but
were compelled to submit in few hours.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-17

The following is Mr.. Van Burens an
swcr to the report of the Committee ap-
pointed at New York to present to the Ex-
ecutive the remonstrance Of the Merchants
of New York.