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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02
For nc Watchman and State Journal.
MiDDLEBURY, April 21lh, 1887.

MEssRs. E. p. WALTON & Son:
Tie doings Of public men in their public ca
pacity are in a measure public property. The
delegates from the different parts Of n state in
our United States Congress arc in part dele
gates from the whole stalo whose representa-
tivcs they are. Their acts, their 'uiuls and
their feelings on important subjects, become in
icresting 10 the whole people whom they rep
resent. Under these circumstances, send
you the enclosed letter, for publication in the
Wuichman and State Journal which recciv-
cd from our representative before the close Of
the late session Of Congress.
The letter tells the true state Of the case,
and shows clearly the need Of a change Of pub
lie sentiment upon the subject Of slavery, and
the importance Of active oxcrtons by the Abb
olitionists 10 bring about this desirable event
To be sure the thing to be accomplished is
great and difficult; but it can be donc,-it
must BIO done--it will be done. Great and diff
iicult as it is, it is neither greater nor more
difficult than that which was accomplished by
Luther, Mclancthon and their coaJiuors in
the religious world, nor is ii greater or nore diff
ficult than Clarkson, Wilberforcc and their
co-operators have more recently done nor is
the obIoquy and opposition experienced by the
present obolitiohists more Than " hat was ex-
perienced in either Of the other instancos.-
These reformers of moral and religious abu-
scs used the same, aud only the same simple
and powerful instrument abolionists now USE
viz. TRUTH. This was irrosstibc--it ever will
be irresistible. Neither Presidential petos nor
MODS, nor popular clamourS can resist its on
ward march. These things afford as feeble
barriers 10 its onward progress as the morning
gassamer TO the volcanic explosion, or the
Pickering mite TO the descending thunder.
The slave question has already assumed an
alarming aspect 1t is not confined to cnsla
wing OF the colored man. Violent hands have
already been laid on the white free citizens
They have been arrested, condemned and OK
ccued without trials by jury or substantial
proof Of guilt-upon mere suspicion. Even
representatives in the halls of Congress have
in a measure been enslared. They have been
denied the liberty Of speech and threatened
with grand jury endCtment for words spoken
in behalf OF liberty in their places. If these
things do not call for reform, it may be asked
what does? II public sentiment he not chan
ged as The aboitionists are now actively at
tempting to do, we must ere long become a
nation Of slave holders and slaves. In the
language of DR.. Claiming, then. every man,
woman and child" ought 10 promote the sub
lect OF abolition. With these reflections pre-
cent the following letter from one who has
deeply felt the evils of the spirit of slavery.
Very respectfully, yours,
J. A. ALLEN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02
WAsuINGroN, FEBRUARY "a, 1887.

DEAR SIR,-Your favor was duly received,
with The memorial referred TO in it. About the
time vi its reception, the resolution making a
summary prospective disposition Of all petit
lions aud Penors of every description in regard
TO the subject of slavery, was adopted. felt
great doubts, upon the adoption OF that rcso-
luton, as TO the propriety of presenting any
petitions. ] confess felt very strong per-
sonal reluctance 10 lie the organ Of presenting
petitions only TO see them thus disposed Of
achile / must remain utterly silent ,cih regard
to the great subject 10 achich they referred. AZ
ter much reflection, however,, | determined to
present the petition, which did about two
weeks ago, together with more than thirty 9th
ers. have since received from various quar-
tcrs, about fifteen more, which have not yet
had an opportunity 10 present, and doubt
whether l shall get such an opportunity Dur
ing the remainder Of the session.
the proceedings here on the subject of slavery
within the last few weeks. You can form no
! conception Of the feeling manifested by South
ern and South Western members towards all
from the North who are known, like myself,
10 take q hearty interest in the abolition OF
slavery. 1t is painful for me 10 be hore and
should rejoice if my duty and my interes;
would permit me TO retire from position where
am exposed TO the JEALOUSY of abolilionists
on one hand, because do not 60 far, or fast,
enough, and am, on the other, rcproached and
reviled and threatened, because 90 too far
and too fast.
The proceedings here, this winter, will have
the effect to excite very deep feeling through.
out tho free states. 1t is my daily prayer that
the friends OF the African race may be deeply
| imbued with "thc wisdom that cometh down
| from above" l never, in any part Of my pub
lie career, felt more deeply my own need Of
that wisdom. When am at home, and talk
about difficulties 10 be suymounted in the ac-
complishment OF tho purpose Of abolitionists,
| am scofled Thy some who proicss TO be, par
/ ercelienee, the friends of emancipation, while
here, am complied 10 look these difficulties
in the face, and have my heart sometimes
wrung with anguish, while feel their oppres.
svo weight.
The result Of this session will exhibit, |
think, great increase of petitions on the last
and have no doubt that they will be mutipIi-
cd four fold at the next session.
! have time to say no more on the subject
now. hope may be permitted in The good
Proyldcnco of God to see you at my house in
a few days
remain, very trnly, yours,
WILLIAM. SLADE.
! Door, J. A. ALLEN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

sEJ1 The V. B. papers have been rubbing
noses and knocking heads together for some
months about State Convention, until final
ly there seems 10 be now & then symptom OF
serious warfare. The Mid. Argus threatens to
chuck the Patriot under the fifth lib. Pshaw
Let dogs delight 10 bark and bite
You know the rest. Now gentlemen, kiss and
make up; a family quarrel would horrfy the
democracy" and entirely unnelvc them for
The drubbing which our side will give them in
September with convention, or without it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

ID@ According to the Star, respectable at
lorneys refuse TO bring suits against lhenumer-
Gus houses that have recently failed in New
Y ork-acting upon tie dictate Of common
sense, that the less money is spent for costs
and fees, so much the more will be left to pay
honest debts. The names Of these attorneys
ought to be known.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02


What times % any failures to-day?'-
Who failed in New York yesterday2'-' Did
you ever See any thing like it ?'-'Why in the
name of sense does not Van Buren, rescind the
specie circular7'-'W What an sinfernal admins
tration Sarring thus npon the commercial
community, and running thousands of the best
men in the country ?'-'W ell suppose the old
Hero is satisfied now, or will be when there ia
not merchant in the United States, that is
not a bankrupt! These questions and ex-
CARNATIONS are in every mans mouth--thc
deepest curses are poured ont upon the Hero,
Benton, Van Buren,, Kendall, Blair, Whitney,
and the rest OF the gold hun,bug-ihe specie
currcncy-the Treasury Circular-ihc removal
oil the deposiles gang, by every man the least
concerned with business.
Jagkson's grand experiment is in full opera
ton. But what Is most astonishing is, that nos
concerted action has taken place among the
merchants OF the different cities, with the view
OF adopting measures TO COMPEL the govern
lacnt 10 grant relief. There are measures
which they could adopt and in which they
would be perfectly justified in resoring TO-
which would very soon bring the government
10 tcrms--to any tcrms, Indeed, which they
might dictate.
They now going on, and suffering thom
selves 10 be DESTROYED in detail, whereas, 1t
adopt vigorous measures, they might sustain
themselves as body. But such measure
should originate in New York, where the nc
c,ssiiy for the action is much greater, and
where the distress is much more oppressive
than here.
Accounts from Boston, Providence, New
York, New Orleans, Charleston, Savannah,
sc. are of the most dishcarlening nature, and
leave little doubt on the mind that general
bankruptcy of the country is inevitable, I'M
less there is an effort made by the governmeet
to arres, its progress; how soon we are 10 get
through il remains TO be seen--but lei Mr. Van
Buren, take warning that he fails riih the ner-
chants.
Businssss.-Wc understand tnat il IS ~
contemplation 10 stop several mills IN thus
city, in con sequence Of the heavy pressure IN
business Manufacturing husipcss will be
contracted to considerable extent hut we be-
Iievo not 10 the extent which rumor threatens.
We regret that the prospect is OF dali season
in This place in most branches OF business
There is very little building, no new mills IN
progress -consequentIy lutle demand for ne
chanics' labor, and many persons looking a
bout for profitable cmploymcnt,- Lo'eeH COU'
risr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

From various sources, asking Congress 10
rcscind the order OF 18th Jan. relative to ubo-
liiion memorials, 40 petitions, signed by 28l9
persons. The results of this table are as fol-
lows: 5l4 petitions, signed by 3,941 males,
63, l7s females, 1871 males and females indis-
criminatoly add the 2s19 above and the total
is lII,sSo petitioners, exclusive Of public
bodies.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Better times. The N. Y. Express SAYS that
on the 24lh, no failures occurred in New
York. An arrival from Europe, bringing news
that the Bank of England had determined to
sustain the large American houses in that
country, had n good effect upon the spirits Of
the merchants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

"A bloc up-prerenied. The Assembly of
Novia Scotia, on the 9Th March, passed rcso-
lntions accusing the Council of taking cure of
their own interests, at the expense of the pub
ic-whercupon the Council refused to hold a.
ny further communication with the Assembly
except on the condition that the resolutions be
rescinGed. They were rescinded, unanimously.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

HJact for The Incorporate. OF 244 patients,
received at the lunatic asylum at Worcester,
Mass, 10 became insane from intemperancc,
-93 males, and II females. About ono half
of the cases of insanity from this cause are
cured, and the other half arc incurable-thc
mental powers being completely ruined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

sLPrhc General Banking Law, which has
been before the New York Legislature for a
couple Of months, has fallen 10 the gronbd.--
After modelling the bill TO suit majority of
the House, it was sent to the Attorney Gener-
al for examination, and by him declared to be
Unconstitutional.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Richard II. White has again been tr,d on
The charge Of burning the Treasury buildings;
and again has the jury returned their verdict
that he committed the act, but find him mol
gully, upon the plea of limitations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Farmers, try IL A premium. of one Hundred
ioiiars is offered for the best experiment made
in The year 1887 ia fattening various animals
on npplcs-thc premium TO be awarded bv
three farmers, hereafter to be named in the
journal Of the American Temperance Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Spain and Slavery. The Globe publishes an
official copy ola decree ofthc Queen of Spain,
dated Dec. 10, 1886, nbolishing the slave trade
in all her dominons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

II is currently rumored at the South that
John C. Calhoun is about to remove to Texas;
and the rumor is authortatively denied in The
New York Star.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

The Mddlebury Free Press is copying from
the Washington Globe. OF course, next will
come the Enquirer, which boosted that Yam
Buren, treated the Ganatcal antimusons as they
descrved.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Horse stealing spunishcd with death in Ar
kansas. One John Wright was TO be hung
for this offence at st. Francis, on tho Sist OF
March
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Barber talks Of keeping US in our own (po-
liticoD pew. He may save oil the trouble
seeing his fate in such movement, we shall
never make the attempt TO change pews.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

The New Orleans Commercial Hciald Of
the 9th uli notices three deaths in that city,
within few days, irom hydrophobia.,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

abolition petitions. We find in the Eman-
cipator list orthc petitions sent on to WASH
ington TO be presented at tho last session Of
Congress. Nearly all were presented. The
following exhibits the number in oach stnlc:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

The papers say that young man named
Hopper was nearly killed recently by u mob,
at Savannah, Geo. His crime was that he was
the son OF an abolilonist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

sD@A converting Of Congress, 10 devise
ways and means 10 stop the torrent that is
sweeping over the country, is urged in some
OF the New York papers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

iEj9Gen. Jackson is out against Judge
White in one Of the Nash, lille papers, and
puts his name to the attacks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

illinois has just granted 100 miles of rail
road and a loan of eight millions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Daniel Webster is to make Western tour
his spring or summer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

April 5, snow fell six inches deep at Centre
Vile, Indiana. Grain backward.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

"Thc Vermont Waterman and (aniima-
sonic) State Journal, is abusing General Flint
as an aposiate and deserter, for opposing " Sc
cret societies and aristocratic monopolies"!
Mid. Free Press.
Made up of whole cloth, the saying t.,
and repeated over and over again in single
paper. We defy the Free Press TO quote o
word or a sentence from the Waterman TO
justify the assertion. Gen. F's apostacy is just
like Barhcr's: both have embraced that sort
of modern democracy which with the anti
masons they once opposed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

A. Zanesville Ohio, wheat is selling at 81
ror bushe, and Hour $3.50 per barrel.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Another lot of gold has been received from
the government of France, paymcn, in part To
indemnify This nation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02
From the Illinois Telegraph.

Accounts from the cast speak Of the en-
bairassod state of the money market, and Of
the dcrun cement and difficulty which general
ly prevail.-This fearful state Of things was
long ago predicted, not merely BY the states.
man, but by the s0gacous merchant, who could
not but see the inevitable result of the meas
ures Of the "party." 1t is n lamentable spec
tacle to sec men like Benton and Kenda Il have
power to disturb the settled policy Of the
country on the subject Of banking and curren
cy, and thus wound the tendcrcs nerve OF our
prosperity To CRAFTY their own silly whims,-
The people are however beginning TO fecf the
perncious effects of the specie circular, and
from every quarter are loudly calling for its
repeal. We trust that, in this instance, public
opinion will be obeyed.
Extract ofa letter from a merchant in 81 Louis,
dated 81. Louis, April 5.
Dear Sir: There is much cry here Of search
ly of money, and difficulty in mectin. en-
gagenents, none have any other resources
than heir collections in the way of business,
and this is in uncuront money, at two TO five
per cent below par which is grcvous.'
The obstacles to collections from our busi-
ness during the year depend on causes nearer
you thNn me- q refer to the course of the Ex-
ccutve.) If the treasury order for land sales
were stopped, money would he abundant IN
the new st1os, bu. il the Offices continue open,
all will flow into the treasury as the spirit to
center" land ia not yet checked. The influx OF
population is equal to any former period, and
rents and living is still advancing here.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02
NEW-URLEANs, April
THE M ARKET.


The failures continue, and consequently the
panic cannot subsde. 1t is reported that the
liabilities OF the house of N. & J.Dick, amount
to fifteen millions of dollars, instead OF five, as
enormously stated yesterday. They show as
sets for sixteen millions. The other houses
that have suspended within the last fortnight,
are estimated at the same amount, making in
all, thirty millions. Among them ore five or
six of the first commercial establishments in
the city. The general opinion Of the knowing
oa"s is, that every body must yield to the
present unparalleled pressure and dcrangc.
mcnt. Unfavorabc ruinors respecting some OF
our banks are in crculliion which render
hopeless the idea OF any assistance from these
institutions. Finally, things look exceedingly
gloomy.
The whole Of yesterday the rain poured
from the heavens; two or three heavy clouds
passed over US, accompanied with the most
vivid lightning. The day was dark and dis
ma so much so as to require lighted candles
10 do business by.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

Door. J. A. ALLEN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02
r. Ia C nj mn e 8.

We have not heretofore said orcopied m
about the prevailing distress. This wd
however, for the sake Of letting our reod
know the real distress abroad and the state
public feeling, VIC extract literally from
exchange papers.
DISTRESSING FROM NEW ORLEAN
From the New-Orcans True American, April
Not bale Of cotton, not hogsbead If
bacco was yesterday shipped from this port
MONEY MARKET AND CITY INTE
LIGENCE.
THURSDAY, April IS, II p. M.
me failures still continue. On Wendel
day the largest house IN the Southern countI
gent 6y NE board for FIFTEEN MILLION
VI ~ Liars. 1t is said that they shd|
assets ior sixteen and half millions. ri
other houses mat have suspended arc csimd
cd at about Twelve millions. Among the
are ten Of our first commercial establishment
The opinion among the knowing ones is. th]
every body must yield TO the unparalleled nre
sure and arrangements. We would fam hor
for better issue, but constituted as our trad
has been, and conducted with the secrecy III,
has hitherto marked it, there is nc telling no
the revolution will eveniuale. The publi
who are interested most deeply in the issu
arc lett In the dark. In other countries, Ii
press is the organ TO which ihey look for il
formation respecting the state Of comnerc
Unfortunately in New Orleans the iourna
have hitherto done little more than reflect vel
inpcrIcctly the prices Of the main articles
produce. From the facts ia our possession
we are by no means prepared 10 speak encou
nuinuIV. Ihp Storm will have lie UNIV
as yet the patches of blue sky that now at
then break upon us are but the signs ofincrca
ing violence.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

lrrEMPERANcE.--"T Take heed there-
Iofe that tsuch a cureless canker does not
pass Thy youth, nor such a beastly affec-
lion thy old age for then shall all thy
!. life be but as the beast; after thydeath
. xhou shalt OILY leave a shameful infamy
10 Thy posterity, who will desire to for.
a6t that such al one was their father"
.|s;r< Walter Raleigh. ss
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The BROKEN FLowER.-I walked ou
in the morning, when the mild spring
had spread her verdant mantle upon the
fields and called forth the blossoms, and
buds--when the green shrub was expan.
ding its leaves like the wings ofa newly
fedged bird, and the rills leaped gladly
along in the sunlight, and marked and
enjoyed the beauty and freshness Of the
scene; but a little flowret that bIoomed
by the pathway,,arrested my attention,
and turned aside TO contemplate its
hues, and admire the deilicacy of its
form. .Itwaselovely yet meek and rich
with fragrance, which it flung upon the
light wings Of the passing wind and
thought il an emblem ofa young and gull
eless heart it stood SO unprotected in its
innocence. ! would not pluck il, al
though IL looked SO fair and inviting, but
let it bloom upon its slender stem, to
meet the next passer by, and charm him
with its sweetness. returned in the eve
ming and sought for the gentle flower;
but the cruel tread Of the needless stran-
ger had been upon it and crushed it, and
1T lay upon the ground broken and blee-
ding, unnoticed and alone. And |
rthoughtit, as it lay thus before me, fit
tenbIem Of the human heart. morali-
zed upon the fate of the dying flower,
and received from it lesson that sunk
deep into my mind. It taught me that
only the great, and wealthy are secure
sfrom aggressions like this; and that their
claims d pretensions are acknowledged
and respected, while the innocent and
the unpretending, are slighted and des-
pissed, and their merits unseen and unre-
warded. Yet let not the proud one ex-
ult in the ascendency which fictitious
advantages may have given him, nor the
child Of indigence lament the lowliness
of. his lot !. for peace and contentment
may visit the cottage, when they shun
the lordly mansion, and the cares and
discontents ofthe rich are excluded from
the quiet hearth-sides of the poor
while even amidst his bitterest repin-
iDgs, the oppressed may find consola-
ton: he knows that the wave of tinesis
sweeping on forever, man may wish to
stay its course, when the heaven above
him is unclouded; and that all the
myriad barks which crowd its bosom
will alike be dashed upon the shore Of
oblivion, and their shattered wrecks sink
beneath the surface Of its waters. IN.
York. Mirror.