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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
The Election. For years in succession, in

The Election. For years in succession, in
deed al every year since the contest began, as
we contend, for true republican principles n
gainst Executive power and royal prerogatves
the people of Vermont have proved them
selves faithful 10 the constitution and faithful
10 the doctrines OF her worthy sires. The pow
or of the Executive has indeed been brough,
to bear upon her elections, and pcnsioned pres
ses and salaried placemen have done their ui-
most TO mislead the people and bind them hand
and foot as apologists for glazing violations of
the spirit and letter of the Constitution, and
supporters of men and measures hostile to the
true interests of the country. To this end a
party has been thoroughly organized and zeal
ously at work and by humbugery the most
bareiaced,-by flaming the prejudices of the
poor against the rich, and fattering with an
empty name democracy all classes--by mis-
representing The views and objects Of the OPP
ponents Of the administration, and holding out
promises and pledges which have all been vi
olated TO the very last-nnd finally by every
art which cunning leaders could devse-too
many of the honest and patriotic have been de-
ceived and cajoled into adhesion to that purly
AS yet, however they have not reached the
great mass ofthc people, Governor Yam Ness
could not transfer the people TO Jacksonism,
when be chose thus 10 transfer himself. Gov.
Palmer could not deliver tho state in ice sim.
pie 10 Van Buren, in '36 and, il We mistake
not. thcfaiIure Of these attempts 10 traffic of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

lD9The Patriot is trying to bolster up It's
lying figures, copied from the Argus. The Of
fetal table on our first page is settler wh,"
we opine, neither the Argue nor the Patriot
can digest. One word of correction here -
With tho next item which the Waterman de.
ducts" gays the Patriot, awe can scarcely be
serious 1t is S45,O4S, las for Pennsylvania,
which it asserts has been granted by democrat
&c legislatures. Now this would appear some.
what singulsr, since the amour! for Pennsyl-
vsnia, as set down by the Argus, is only s4o,-
900 600" Now the fact is that we deducted
the $40 ,0s4, Lac moi from $40, 0O9 ,000-that
would be singular indoed.-bul from the $685.
OO2 900 set down BY the Argus 10 the Wing
statcs. There is more seriousness than singu-
larity about this, and we don't wonder that the
Patriot has endeavored to misrepresent US in
the matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

the ircemen Of Vermont, is happy indication
that the virtue and stamina Of the people is at
least equal to the putting down Of similar
attempt by Flint e. Co. in 1887. We do not
-cannot-doubt the result "political Jug.
Cling must run short race with the descend
ants Of Ethan Allen" But while we feel the
utmost confidence that the people of the state
will be true TO thomsclts and to the country,
we cannot let this last opportunity pass, with.
out earnestly calling upon every good man
and true 10 be at his post tomorrow, tues
day. Never was there a crisis more import
ant: the grcat parties Of the country a.e near
ly balanced, and the loss Of single state TO
either side new, may decide the greatest polit-
icsl contest since the adoption Of the Const-
iuiion-we mean the contest Of the People, a.
gainst the po,oer Of single man. Look at the
country ruin stalks abroad both parties ad-
nit it, This state of things has produced
most extraordinary change Of political sent.
ment it has brought new Congress, in which
it is even doubtful whether the administration
will have majority a; the close ofits first ses-
sion What an influence, then, Vermont may
have upon the parties in the nation: an in
crease of her majority against the administra-
lion will arouse new vgor and raise new hopes
in the breasts Of the true friends Of reform q
slight decrease, even, will lut encourage and
lend new strength 10 the ruthless 'experi.
menters' npon the country. As we value, then,
the cause in which we are engagcd-as we
hope for new and happier era in the triumph
of Reform over abuses, and of the People over
the Ertcutiue-et us iai, not one lot or title Of
doing our utmost by our exertions, our influ-
cnce and our votes. Every vote TOMORROW ,oil
hdOe an influence WpOh the future it will tend
to make things politically better or politically
worse.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

H-The postmaster at Berlin informs us
that spurious tickets, bearing the names Of
two different candidates for Treasurer, 9TH
err than Mr. Clarke, enveloped in mutilated
copies Of the Waterman, have been depos-
tied in the mail at that Office, by person
Of this village, and sent to gentlemen in diff
ferent parts of the state. Had this been
the trick of an enemy, we could brook il /:
but emanating from avowed politcal friends
it should meet the rebuke of all parties.--
This sending split tickets, enveloped in cop
les ofour own paper, is rank injustice TO us
and deception upon the freemen; il is
calculated, if not designed, TO convey the
false impression that we are holding up to
the public in our paper one ticket for state
officers, and secretly distributing different
one-'ooking one way & rowing another.
We abhor double dealing. Give us an o.
pen field and a fair fight in politics, and
war to the knife, and the knife to the hilt,
if you please--but no trickery. Every
freeman, Of course, will vote as he pleases
but we would sooner burn, than secretly
distribute, split tickets.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Coz. JenisOn. Sometime since the Y Is
presses were open-mouthed, denouncinr
the present worthy Governor, under pre-
tence that he had ordered the state bous
to be closed against The V B conventions.
lie nerer gaze any order about the matter.
The facts are that a question arose with
The superintendent OF the house whether
ne had any power to open the house To -
ny body, whether for religious or political
purposee, and the Governors opinion WINS
asked. He gave it, and il was that the SUI
pcrlntendant had no power so to do, the
legislature hGring passed an act relative 10
the hoaSc, and hacing in that act eirrn The
superintendent no such pouer. This also
was the opinion Of others, and must be .be
opinion of all who will read the act. Tho
superintendent has refused the house both
Tor political and religious meetings. If the
IS not in accordance with public feeling, he
next legislature can amend the act of The la,s
session. Gov. Jenisos is practical demo-
crat, and will not defeat the will of the
people by Veto. He is not fond of fol-
lowing the examples of modern democratic
executives.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

The Mlddlcbury Free Press publishes the
ayes and noes in the last legislature on two
questions let on the amendment 10 the 81.
Adams Bank bill, placing it under the control
Of future legislatures--ayes 80, noes 1903. The
very statement Of the vote, shows that this was
not strictly party question. We notice the
names Of Messrs. Bridge OF Gilmore, Cro,olsy
of Rutland County, HO,Oard of Windham Co.,
Smith of st. Adams, and Villas Of Morrisown,
(Vanites) in the negative. I'd. On the ques-
ton making the Directors liable if the bank
ehould fail (by tho way, we believe the Drec-
tors of all the banks are already required to
give heavy bonds for the faithful discharge OF
their duty)- ayes 81, noes IS. This, OF course,
was not strictly party question, many Of the
Wings voting in the affirmative. In the mega
tive wo notice Messrs. Bridge, Carpenter OF
Ferrisburgh CrO,oley, Ho'card, Peek Of Mont
pelier, SehQf, Smith, Of 81. Adams, and Villas
all Vanites.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Indiana. Boon's defeat doubtful. The
Wing account is that Pitcher is on his way
to Washington, Nth the certificate Of cleo
tion in his pocket. The V b account is
that the official rote gires Boon II majorityi
alabama. Joab Lawler (Whig, says an
Alabama paper) is elected, making the
delegation stand 8 Wings 10 V B. Bag
by (VB) is elected Governor.
Michigan. But few scattering returns,
indicating Wing gain. We guess the V
B men have carried it, as at the last cleo
ton.
Kentucky. Delegation WIG EN-
TIRE, says the Cincinnati Republican, Il
VB paper. The Globe barked up the
wrong tree.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

More Of the hunbug. The last Middlebury
Free Press--a paper now as strongly loco foco
as il was for banks in '32, '33, "a and perhaps
'35!-contans pretty piece Of jesuitry, like
all the rest of the loco locoism, good for moth
ing but to humhug those uniformed as TO the
operations OF banking. This article parades an
imposing lot offsures, intended to demonstrate
that the amount OF interest (6 per cent? re-
ceivcd by the Vermont banks in one year was
SlGS,235 10. Now, we shall not dispute the
sum, although we perceive that no allowance
is made for the taxes on the stockholders, for
their stock, and no account made for the loss
in bad debts, nor even for the expenses of
Quoting the banks, paying officers, sc. &c.
which, if deducted, would exhibit large fall
ling Off in the sum set down as profits to The
banks. Indeed, 8 per cent profit on bank
stock is considered good in Vermont, and OF
course indicates that the estimate of the Free
Press is very far too high. We also question
whether there is the amount in circulation and
drawing interest the year round, as set down
in the Free Press, viz S2,6ls,649. But we
ask wig is it not better for the people to pay 6
per cent. 10 the banks, even though it amounts
10 one or two hundred thousand year, than
to pay 10, IS, 20, and 80 per cent. to tho mis-
ers and note shavers, amounting perhaps to
s4OO, 900 pei Year, Let the farmer and the
mechanic and the laborer remember, as well
as the trader, that whatever goes TO reduce the
currency, whether it be by interest, or reduc.
ton Of circulation, is tax upon them. How,
then, would it operate, were the banks struck
out Of existence Why, at once we arc de-
| priyed Of two thirds Of our circulation and
farther and worse than that, we are turned o.
yer 10 few monied mon whose tender mcrcies
would indeed be cruelty! |! is aremark made
by man Of wealth, and we believes true one,
that his interest ponld lead him TO be loco oeo.
And well it might put down the banks and
his money would be worth 25 per cent on CIV
cry dollar. In justice, this view of the mat
ter ought to have accompanied the article oil
the Free Press. 1t might be fatal TO the artl-
cle bowever--and hence il wouldn't answer
at all, and particularly just before election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For the Watchman s Journal.

The Vermont Faliol is rabid against banks
and bank men. Now, wish the editor of that
concern 10 issue an extra before the election.
stating distinctly whether or not w. c. Bad
ley, John S. Petilbone, Charles R. CleGvHs.
VIM. A. Palmer, Lebbeus Eserion, Trumaa
Chiucndcn. Nathan B. H0swell, Edward r.
Campbell, Thos. L. Barrett, Barnard Kcich.
um, John Kellogg, Jonas Clark, Paul Chase,
Eleazer May, and Melvin Barnes-have or
have not been, or are or are not, connected
with banks, rs stockholders, Directors, cash
iors, or attorneys, and therefore bank msn p
Will he declare whether Nathan B. Haswei,
is or is not the same Nathan B. Haswell who
as a bank director figured in a certain notori-
Gus correspondence between The Bank Of Bar
hngton and one Reuben NJ. WLiinsy7 Will
he ell how many Of The other gentlemen on
his ticket have in years past voted for banks
And finally will he publish the letters of part
or Of any one ofthe candidates pledging them
selves 10 locolocoism AS the gentlemen
named above, comprise about half The names
on the State and Senatorial tickets supported
in tho Patriot, it seems 10 me that the people
would like a little information before casting
their votes. Let us have light
HOPE DON'T INTRUDE,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

iD1Amos Kendall, Postmaster General,
has made visit TO Rhode Island, and tho pa.
pers charge him and MiPierce with employing
a u S. revenue cutter, TO go on an election.
ing tour 10 Block Island So the ofIicehold.
ers 60. Will some old fashioned Jackson
man tell Us whether there was or was not
certain pledge once made, 10 keep the govern.
ment officers from interfering in state cleo
lions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Error corrected. The senior editor was
present in the Senate on the occasion al
luded to in communication last week, &
has the impression that Mr. Waterman was
not excused from voting. He did have
some difficulty about the question; a mo-
ton was made, but not put, to excuse him;
Mr. w. voted, discovered that he had vot-
ed contrary to his opinion, & then changed
his vote. The senior editor did not see
the communication until too late for correc-
ton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

+" The Federal bugbsar-d Treasury Bqnk"
Under this head The last Patriot has about q
column OF the most nttmptible hutnbuggery
that we have seen for long time, even from
that source. The object is,, as indicated by
the title, 10 show the late proposition Of the adj
minlstraton TO be an opposition 'bugbear;' and
the only thing exhibited TO sustain this barefa-
ced assertion is an extract from the first letter
Of Jackson, in which he speaks Of divorcing
bank and state. Why does not tic Patriot
publish the SECOND letter, in which Jackson
shows HOW bank and state are 10 be dirorced ?
Why does he not tell his readers that the adj
miniStration, backed by Jackson aud Wright,
propose to collect The revenue in SPECIE and
pay it out in PAPER aud 10 do this By officers
appointed aud controlled ythe EXECUTlVE2
Why does it not publish this notorious fact,
and let its readers infer for themselves wheth-
err tho proposition is or is not Treasury bank7
It is a singular predicument this for an admin.
istration paper cowardy conceainga prop
osition which comes from its masters, and re-
sorting to miserable subterfuge in order IL
make out the proposition bugbeur Of The OPP
position
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
For the Waterman and Journal.
THINKS ITO MYSELF.


When see the Vermont Patriot attack
ing Joshua Ttcing withthe most unrelenting
fiercencss--thinks TO myself the best fruit
trees always receive the most clubs that
paper wouldn't pounce so hyena-lke upon
living, if il wasn't conscious that his pop
ularity endangered the Vanites.
When see that Henry +. James is en-
tirely beyond the reach of the Patriots
venom-thinks | TO myself, he is the same
old sixpence iorever-pure coin, all orer.
When see Araunah Waterman white
washed as an old democrat--thinks to
myself more's the pity that he has exchan-
ged the old coin for the base metal OF mod
ern times.
When see them trying TO cover lawyer
Kinsman with the same material thinks
TO myself, the garment tcasn't cut for him.
When find that James and living arc
and always have been old school republi-
cans and men of honesty, intelligence, and
integrity thinks 10 myself, these men
can understand the question, s, understand
ing it, will always vote RIGHT.
When see the lreemen of Washington
county turning ont as one man to the pol =
i shall think to myself, that the reign of
humbugery and regency diciation is ended
and the county redeemed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Clown clerks and others are request
ed to forward us early returns of town rep
resentatives designating their politics. and
OF the votes for senators and the state tick
cts. In return we will forward the Watch
man containing the returns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

GrAmos Kendall has returned from his
northern tour, and arrived at Washington.
The object of his visit to New England il
said 10 have been double: TO balance the
books Of land speculation, and to arrange
the election OF Dutee J. Pearce of Rhode
Island. EnqMirer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Congress meets to-day & we shall soon learn
its political complexion. The National Ga
zette states, blythe way, that two members c.
lected az Vanites have declared against him.
Such revolutions will diminish the adminislra-
ton majority in the House, even though Mich
igan should re-eect Vunte, and Boon Of In
diana hold his seat. Van is shorn of locks,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
G-The Brattleboro' Phenix thus speaks

1--WE charge lawyer Bradley with appro-
wing the conduct Of Senator Palmer in his
vote on the Missouri question. We charge
him with advocating the doctrine of the free
admission Of ne,c slape states on every APP
pcation. And we charge him with ap-
proving and advocating the sentiments Of
Mr. Tan Buren, on the slavery question, as
promulgated in his LN.aUGURAL I'D
DRESS.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

Farmers ahoy! Farmer Jen'oon has fer
two years steered the plough to charm.
What's the use ofswapping him off for a
new hand, and especially for an old lawyer
who can't, TO save his life, plough a strait.
handsome furrow? All hands together,
now ! let US give Johnson GOOD LIT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

E5-The North Star was in town ON
Thursday, but our copy was Dithholden =
What has Mr. Eaton published, Just before
election, that he is ashamed or afraid to 10,
us see
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
Three objections to the Treasury Bank.

] IT gives Int SpeCft 70 IHt government,
and PAPER 10 the PEOPLE,
Q The oflicehoders will speculate on the
specie worse than did the pet banks they
will loan the specie at large premium,
payable at short dates in specie at par; &
also pocket handsome premium on their
paper drafts -,
3 The Peoples industry and pockets ~W
be tdned to pay these premiums INTO me
pockets Of the o6iceholders. ,,s-
ANTI-MONOP0LlST,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

tDDThe Globe is claiming come two or
three members Of Congress in Kentucky, and
about that region. There's nolhing:likc brass
The V. p. papers at the west call the very
men Wings, who m the Globe Glazing rs Van
;toe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

toneGrng harranguc against Banks and Bank
Directors, and that the miserable beings who
composed his congregation seemed 10 be vast
ly pleased with it,, and chnckled exceedingly
when he uttered the abominOble sentiment in
capitals.
From the Ben. Co. Wing.
The editor Of the Vermont Waterman, at
Montpelier, states as something new. the tact
that Father O'Colasan, the Catholic Priest, is
in the habit Of writing political articles for tho
Ven Buren, papers, and also Of preaching poll
tics. The information is not new in THE re-
gion. Last year before election, he held forth
in The court house in this town on the inpor-
lance Of exercising the privileges Of ircemen.
Those OF his hearers who were not nnturoIized,
he strongly advised to become 20 as soon as
possible, and those who were, he urged with
great earnestness 10 attend the polls ard vote,
and he told hem 10 be careful very careful TO
vote Tor the best men, In private he told them
the best men we're the Van Buren, candidates,
and in order that they should not be deceived,
instructed them to call on The Post Master for
their voes-thal he would furnish them with
the right ones. Some OF the persons thus in
structod reported.Ihe instructions, though all
| believe, followed them;. at, east go far as 10
be very sure and vote the Van lJhren ticket
Whether we arc 10 have the benefit of THE holy
fathers efforts again this year, will perhaps de-.
pend on the value OF his obors at the north
Perhaps he can't be spared from Chittenden
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
MONSTROUsl

The GOVERNMENT SHIPPING SPECIE, PURE
LY WITH THE VIEW OF GRATIFYING BIDDLE
AND THE BARIEGs.-THE COUNTRY TAXED TO
PAY OFF THE DEBTS or THE ADMINISTRATION
TO THE PROUD ISLEi
We state upon competent authority, and
challenge contradiction, that daft for 500.
600 was recently drawn by the Secretary Of
the Treasury on The Mint, and in favor of the
Banngs, of England. The money was de-
posted with the agent Of the English house on
Saturday, transferred to a steamboat on Sun
day, taken down the river and put ON board the
ship Pocahontas the whole 10 new half dol
lars, never in circulation here, but sent for cir
calation 10 the English mOrket-Ptnn, Eng
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
pOPERY AND POIJTICs-AGAIN.

~ HN NM 1 Ohl ilC0-AOhlN'
.Neps from Mr. o. Caihgdn. The last Yer.
ron, po,,;o, ,ho 1,Ilo,,,i,..
"o.- ,,''O' , "', Wv ' ",s
"Wo,"T otgJur aiscfoufe, Inc ever Vis'-
'un' eu'.o,s W me waterman nave maze as
coEc'y, Wnlcn, II sea'onnole' may prove mo
5&,T"tion OF 'ne hepuohci--H Is ,nGt Mr.
~ a" ".,S' d Cu'hoic PrleS' OF burlington,
"Se WINCH communication or TWO lor some
VI t"e puPcfs, III ms t'ate, IN which oa"ks ahd
mo"GPoneS nose IDOLS oil Tue ntstocracl are
" u,,, Whnout ht'enS ana lhe waterman
WI. m"ve u 'ne' mere is an open ana undissWs.
~, vu u'.e"P. TO orlng IN 'he Catholics 10 support
'''e 9r Tu''''i.'o'lnlT"'
coNtu J'e' country ana mas II
como 10 DC CRIME IN a Jree country Tor any
"u", "ne'het ne De priest or iaymnn, Ca'hohc
~ f :" give MS Polnlca' sen'iinen's nro
Mr. o. C. his no political RIGHTS. because .ho
happens TO be an Irishman, a catholic, or
PLies ii or would mat PRINT maintain that 1t
oppressed Irisb or n ma;ot;tv If en- snpnort
III In short, would the editors Of the Watch
nun Prosef'oe every man VINO is SO unfortunate
countrv7Swbo docs NO, Ia nnou u" 70 Good VIII
them in religious opinion Would they gag
and ouna" all dlssenters from their faith p
Wv - sI'S snu noeralIy OF mSaern ~Ngguy
gentlemen.
Mr. O'C. is not charged with preaching poll
t n rom ,ne pulpit as we can learn, us the
rbev ,o,r do en1 ' ne " 30 ~ o ,%Ss vi" vii;
lase but few weeks sinct!-no he has only
,orn t, sometnlnS Tor me newspapers, and the
he had nrisst and C@tboiic tb ,ov s he he the
Waterman would have copied his illusions
win hlgh commenda'lons-how different
" E,na. &c honl , wv ~ %" d., NJ o,T
has snned apainst bank .wbigeerv md cannot
be forgiven.
Dy tne Wy nIu ro' me Wu.cn'ncn Ue'.ei
Monl, 30
rooh ,d o.orn r. ,Lo o.,;o,s r. tho
p.,,;o, oor,0;nod;r tho sooond nororr,nb and
,5l.ou,ol 900 ,,, a;,,;,,,,, t.o,,,,- NO
Wa ho,d n,o, man :. too 70 adam, ii.
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c,r,r,r, 80,
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Co.,,
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r,,o,, oo,ao. .,ho. ,;.;.,.c
~ oxooa ,vo,o ho a,;,,n oc,,o..on,
Nor uo oor ,ha n.r,;ou,., ,uo,,;o, or H.,
rooder 70 the Pa,,iops derence If Isrsn;sl
O,Callican or,ocb.r or popFRy po1.
rTJrSI II will ho soon The, tho p,,,;o, .,
nresslv ADMITS one cbaro. I'VE modo oco;n Al
Mr. O,Callican. viz. his writino ike LET
TIERS, in which. saws the Patriot he hand
led the banks and monopolies will Oh, mi,,ens.
This is curious defence surely What wa,
the effect intended by these letters ugains
banks and monopolies-aodng the same Ian
guage as the Patriot and other loco focos hole
unless it was to lead the Catholics en- nass
into the loco foco and Van Buren, party?
This was the intended effect. and this. we ven
ture to add, has been the effect produced gen
orally by his letters and preaching upon tn
Catholics. Tue Patriot even does not den,
o;,bo, this ;o,or,,on nv oaec,. !, does M, don,
o,o,, q. iii. :. "a rnd;,,,;.od .,
a.