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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13

Newspaper Debts. The conduct oil soms'
who cali themselves honorable men, IN re-
gard To debts 81 this description, is 'nla,
mouse and means is sometimes resoriea
TO for evading their payment which are
shameful. When n man alter regularly
receiving newspaper for years, pleads that
Le only intended to take il Tor one year er
when another pleads the statue oil limiia-
lions in bar OF a Just claim, we feel aispo-
sed 10 gazette these bankIupls in integrity,
and expose them 10 the scorn OF honest PEG,
ple. There is no money so hardly earned
as the subscriptions Of newspapers, and It
is shame Tor any man who is able TO pay,
TO refuse his accoun, when presenisd.---
Raleigh Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13

u. S. BANK. The bills in circulation a.
mount to rising $6 ,0O0,O 900; specie in tho
vaults over $4,000, ooO- probably one I
the safest banks OF the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13

Practical illustration of Gen. Jackson's ia.
nous sentiment-"The blessings of govern
inent, like the dews oil Heaven, should descend
equally on the rich and on the poor"
Members OF Congress, oil Of whom belong
to the wealthest class of society-have been
paid their wages in gold--but the laborers en-
ployed by Government and the Revolutionary
Pensioners are obliged TO take Shin Piasters
or nothing.-Boston Alias.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13
MONDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1887.
STATE CONVENTION.
MONDAY eve, Oct. 80,

STATE CONVENIlON'
MONDAY eve, Oct. 80, 1884
Tho Convention met pursuant 10 adjourn
ION, from the evening Of the Gath inst
Hon. SAMUEL C. CRAFTS in the Chair.
Hon. John Phelps, from the Com nitlee to
Prepare an address to the Frcemen, reported
Fl a address, which Sas read and ordered 10 be
rin,ed under the direction OF the Committee
On motion Of Hon. Thomas D. Hammond,
80 Convention proceeded 10 appoint seven
delegates, and their Substitutes, 10 attend a
National Convention which may be holden for
I've purpose Of nominating candidates tor Pres
lent and Vice President of the United States
and the following gentlemen were sPpoint-
J., viz:
2 EoReE n; r AoPaEs, sIs Sss e. large CO..
ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS, } sub'li-
JOHN N. POMEROY, tutes.
u Dist SAMUEL w. PORTER, delegate.
PHINEAS WHITE, substitute.
THos. D. HAMMOND, delegate.
EBEN. N. BRIGGS, substitute.
FRANCIS E. PHELPS, delegate.
JED. II. HARRIS, substitute.
h WIN. P. BRIGGS, delegate.
AUG. YOUNG, substitute.
n CHARLES PAINE. delegate.
EWD. H. PRENTISS, Substitute.
On motion of Hon. f. N. Briggs, the State
'sntrol Committee, was authorized 10 fill any
acancy that may occur in the foregoing list Of
'legutes.
The following Committees were appointed,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13

Early Disadrantages.-"I learned gram
mar" says William Goblet, "when was a
private soldier, on the pay of si1pence day.
The edge Of my birth, or that OF my guard bed,
was my seat TO study in; my knapsack was
my book case, and bit Of board lying in my
lap was my writing table. had no money to
purchase candles or oil in winter time could
rarely get any light but that of the fire, and
only my turn even Of that. To buy pen OF
a sheet of paper, was compelled to foregc
some portion OF food, though in a state Of halt
starvation. | had no moment of lime that
could call my own; and l had to read and
write amid The talking, laughing, singing,
whisling, and brawling Of at least halt a score
Of the most thoughtess of men, and that, too,
in the hours of their freedom from all control
And say, il 1, under circumstances like these
could encounter and overcome the task, il
there, can there be, in The whole world, youth
who can find an excuse for the lnonperform.
ance7"
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Secretary Of the Treasury.

A quantity Of Government shin-plsslera
was offered Tor sale in Wall street at "a per
cent. payable in specie: no BUYERS. 80
much for tbe shelter currency.'-N. 4.
Star.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13

D~ The packet su'quehannab has mol
been capturned.
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STATE COMMITTEE.

Bennington Goa l. Miner, Manchester
windham co.-Calvin Townsley, Bralte-
Jro'.
Rutland co.-Zimri Howe, Castlcton.
Windsor co.-Francis E. Phelps, Windsor.
Addison co.-David Rich, Shoreham.
Orange co.-Jacob X. Parish, Randolph.
Chitteuden co.-John N. Pomeroy, Burl-
lgton.
Caledonia co.-E. Fairbanks, ST Johnsbury.
Franklin co.-George w. Foster, Swanton.
Lamoile co.-Moses Morse, jr. Johnson.
Orleans co-Lemuel Richmond, Derby.
Essex co.-John Dewey, Guildhal.
Grand Isle co.-Samuel Adams, Grand Isle.
CENTRAL CORRESPONDING
COMMITTEE.
William Upham, E. P, Walton, Chauncey
!. Knapp, Edward H. Pren,isa, E. P. Jewett.
Voted, That the members Of the State COM
,iitee be chairmen Of the County committees
N their respective counties-and the following
Gditional appointments were made for
COUNTY COMMITTEES.
Bennington County.
Major Hawley, Manchester.
Harmon Garfield, Arlington.
Samuel II. Southworth, Bennington.
Windham County.
Austin Burchard, Newfane.
Sanford Plumb, Halifax.
John e. Fl olbrook, Bratleboro'
David Crawford, Putncy.
EIihu Field, Guilford.
David l.. Putnam, Grafton.
Rutland County.
John A. Conant, Brandon.
ituac Norton, Benson.
Windsor 6ounty.
JOHN A. Pratt, Woodstock.
Moses Montague, Bridgwater.
Ga,dner Winslow, Pomfret.
addison County.
Zachnus Bars, Middlebury.
Gyms Smith, Vereennes.
James NJ, Slade, Middlebusy.
Orange County.
Abel Underwood, Newbnry.
Walter Carpenter. Randolph.
Jonah Washburn, Jr. Randolph
Chittsndsn County.
james l. Cutler, Burlington.
William P. Briggs, Richmond.
Joseph Clark, Milton.
Washington County.
Grin Smith, Berlin.
Samuel B. PrentiSs, Montpelier
Charles Lyman,
Caledonia County.
Charles Davis. Danville.
Timothy r. Fairbanks, Waterford.
Franklin County.
Horace Eaton, Enosbursh.
Aaron Burr, Fairfield.
kamOllis County.
Eliab B. Herick, Morrisylie.
Moses Fisk, Walervile.
orlean, County.
David H. Bard, Troy.
Charles w Prenliss, Irasburgh.
James A Paddock, Craftsbury.
Essen COynty.
Greenleaf Webb, Guidhall.
Stephen Howe, Lunenburgh.
Jesse Cooper, Canaan.
Grand Isle County.
Hector Adams, South Hero.
Frederick Hozen, Aburgh.
The Convention adjourned sine die
SAMUEL C. CRAFTS:
OLIVER P, CHANDLER, secrs,orie,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. I, 1887

In conformity to the 18Th section Of the
act OF October 18th, 1887, "to authorize
the issuing Of Treasury Notes." is here.
BY published that the whole amount issued
during the last month has been S53,72s 50.
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07

CAPT. CoBB's ATLANTIC STEAMBOAT.
In order to be enabled to answer the
interrogatories put by the editor Of the
New Orleans Bulletin, in reference to
the progress made by Capt. Cobb in
his steam vessel with which he proposes
to cross the Atlantic, we yesterday cal
led upon this enterprizing navigator,
who readily furnished us with the fol-
lowing particulars;
The steam is generated upon an en-
tire new principle, by the passage OF
heated air through the water Of the boil
er to the surface; the furnace being fed
through valve at the top of the boiler,
and the water completely surrounding
the fire, renders the boat entirely exempt
from the risk ofinjury from the latter el-
ement the machinery generally, with
the exception Of the two boilers and CYL
inders, are of the most siupendous di-
mensions for a vessel OF the size for
which it is intended: the steam genera
ters or boiler are AZ inches in diameter;
piston, which works almost horizontally
with six feet stroke, 7 inches shaft, Ii
inches in diameter; crank 26 inches, force
365 horse power; length of boat l6l
feet; water wheels II feel in diameter,
and 10 feet wide. The bloUing cylin-
ders are Is inches each in circumference
and used to force the cold air into the
boiler, where il rarifes and expands, and
then passes into the steam cylinder, CIV
ing motion to the piston. The boat is
built as strong as wood and IRON can
make her, is exceedingly sharp, will &C,
commodate 80 passengers, and by a test
recently made, the vessel and machine
ry have been proved entirely practicable
for the contemplated voyage. The great
delay in fitting her uphas been-in con-
sequence Of Some improvement or alter
ati0n, considered essential in the macliin-
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07
POETRY.
From the Louisville Journal.

From the Louisville Journal.
The signature of the following beautiful
lines appears to be that of lady. We be-
seech her to entrust to us the secret of he
name. She has true genius-.the genuin,
"gift of fire." The spirit of inspiration ha
breathed upon her, and blessed her.
ON CROSSING THE ALLEGANIES.
The broad, the bright, the glorious west
Is spread before me now
Where the gray mists of morning rest
Beneath yon mountains brow!
The bound is past-the goal is won
The region of the setting sun
Is open to my view
Land of the valiant and the free,
Mine own Green Mountain land-to thee
And thine-a long adieu
Ihail thee-valley of the west,
For what thou ye, shalt be
hail thee, for the hopes that rest
Upon thy destiny!
Here-from this mountain height, see
Thy bright waves floating to the sea,
Thine emerald fields outspread,
And feel, that, in the book of fame
Proudly shall thy recorded name
In later days be read.
Yet while gaze upon thee now,
All glorious as thou art,
A cloud is resting on my brow
A weight upon my heart,
To me--in all thy youthful pride,
Thou art land of cares untred,
OF untold hopes and fears
Thou art-yet not for thee | grieve,
But for the far off land leave
look on thee with tears.
o brightly, brightly glow thy skies
In summers sunny hours
Thy green earth seems Paradise
.Arrayed in summer flowers
But o thore is a land afar,
Whose skies to me are brighter far,
Along the atlantic shore,
For eyes, beneath their radiant shine,
In kindlier glances answered mine;
Can these their light restore (!
Upon the lofty bound | stand,
That parts the east and west;
Before me-lies fairy land
Behind-a home Of rest.
Here hope her wild enchantment filings,
Portrays all bright and lovely things,
My footsteps to allure
But there, in mem'rys light, see
MI that was once most dear to me
My young hearts Cynosure. VIOLA
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07

How far he profted by it, will presently
be seeen. lfhe did not in the end make
the most satisfactory progress, it was
certainly not for want of close obser-
vation on his part.
He watched the movements of his
young master with the most profound
attention. He observed how he set the
type and how he distributed them. But
it was the latter which most especially
struck his fancy. He saw the lad
thowing the bits of metal around him,
into the various detachments of the case
from down to Ampersand, and his mon
key fingers itched 10 be employed in a
similar manner.
At last an opportunity was afforded
him. The apprentice and all hands hav-
ing gone to dinner, the monkey was care
lessly left on so long string, that he
could easily leap upon the case, and have
abundant room for his " free and easy"
movements when there.
"On the upper case, were couple of
galIeys full of type already set up for
the next paper. Upon these the monk
ey commenced his distribution. He was
not at all careful about taking single
word at time, or distributing the types
according to the alphabet. On the con-
trary, he clawed them upby handfuls, dis
.tributed them in the most preposterous
manner, throwing them about him on all
sides, without caring whether, A went
into BIS box, B into Cs and G into DIS
or in how great disorder the various let
ters became mingled together.
In a word, the monkey, with all his
initiative ingenuity, was doing nothing
better than making pi Of the two galleys
of type. And this he accomplished in
the most rapid manner Afraid lest the
printers should return from their dinner
before he had accomplished his job, he
threw with might and main, and had
nearly finished his piece ofjourney-work,
when the the boys master, who had first
returned to the office, opened the door
and beheld the new printer at work.
So ticklcd was the man, in spite Of the
mischief the monkey was doing, that
he burst into a roar oflaughter, and cal
led all hands to witness the ludicrous
movements of their brother typo. They
came just in time to see him throw in the
last handful of the two columns of type
which had taken man whole days la.
bour in setting.
The monkey having completed his job
much to his own satisfaction, turned
round and looked the printers in the face
grinning and chattering, as ifto congrat
ulatc them on the accession of strength
they had gained to their office.
But whatever the men might have
thought of the industry of their new
compeer, they were not altogether salts
fed with the manner in which he did
his work. 1t was, therefore, resolved,
mem con-, that skipjack should handle no
more type in that office.
But the discredit he suffered in the
office was of no little service to his rep
utaton out of it; for the story of his
distributing the two columns getting
wind through Londonderry, he became
a very profitable object for new raf-
fling match; and his owner putting
him up at forty chances of five shillings
each, got ten pounds sterling for an ami
NAL thad had rendered himself so famous
among the types"
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A MONKEY D1srR1Dur1Na TYpn.-l

printer who served his time in London-
derry, Qreland,) tells very good sto-
ry OF the initiative genius Of monkey.
The animal was the property of an ap-
prentice boy, who, having won him at
a rafting match, brought him home and
tied him to his stand.
There Mr.. Skipjack, who was an OBJ.
serving character, had fine opportiEl
nifty to learn the printers trade; at least
as far as il could be learned by merely.
watching the movements Of others.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
From the World.
GASTRONONOMY-A SKETCH.

A short time since the door of coun,
try inn was darkened by we'll dressed
man of modest and unassuimng mien
who requested food for his horse, and
the extra services of the hostler, mas.
much as his beast had been hardly driv-
en-. The stranger had much the appear
ace of an intelligent farmer of moderate
means, and though liberal, perhaps was
never profuse. After attending to the
welfare of his horse he entered the bar
room.
you may give me- said he to the
landlord, something to eat, but merely
a cold bite. My businessis very urgent.
therefore any thing will answer for the
present.
Scarcely moment had elapsed after
his order was issued, ere the jing!ing
of a small bell summoned him to the 'di-
ming room which in ordinary places
would have been termed nothing more
than bedroom. The fare placed before
him, although a cold bite as he had or
dered, in the strictest sense of the term,
was yet meagre in the extreme. The
remains ola dish of boiled pork and po-
tatoes, were all that had been appro-
priated to his use.
Swallowing q few hasty morsels, he
again presented himself at the bar and
demanded his bill.
Half dollar for your dinner said
Boniface.
Half dollar | seldom dispute a
tavern bill, sir, but for such one as |
have had, the charge is an imposition
"A meal is NEAL answered the land
lord, and that is our regular price,
1T is small sum to quarrel about OBJ
served the traveller but | prefer to be
pilfered in a manly manner
"A meal is a meal, sir again returned
the landlord, and in surly manner, I'VE
always charge that, whether man eat
more or less, good or bad ~
Perceiving alteration to be useless,
the stranger paid the bill, called for his
horse and rode away, with muttered
exclamation that he would sometime
have an adequate revenge.
His destination was about fifteen
miles distant. After transacting his bu-
siness he was about to return on the fol-
lowing day. He had mentioned to a
friend the circumstances that we have
recorded, g. the person answered thatthe
tavern was notorious for its extravagant
charges, but he could find a man who
would put the landlords maxim to a
thorough test. Accordingly before set
ting out, our traveller was introduced to
his companion, who had abstained from
eating to do justice TO the entertainment
of his employer. He was to be paid
the expense Of his dinner and journey.
The new adventurer was a burly good
humored fellow, something ofa wag and
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07

cry, which will not occupy much more
time to complete; after which Captain
Cobb says he intends to make cossting
voyage or two in the vessel, in order to
more fully test her capacity, previous TO
his crossing the Atlantic in her.-N.
Y ErDreSS.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07

THE PROPER FEEMNG.-One of our
Orange county farmers met US the other
day as he was about leaving town for
his farm in the interior of the country,
and shaking us cordially by the hand,
with countenance bespeaking sorrow
and modification, if not absolute shame,
remarked in the most serious manner,
Cushman, ! have that in my wagon
which am ashamed to be seen travel
ling through the country with" Why
my good friend" said we, "what have
you been doing-certainly no one dare
charge you with wrong doing-wha,
have you in your wagon?" "a barrel
of -four" said he, which have bought
here to carry home upon farm of $50
acres, to feed a family of stout hearty
boys. 1t is the first and it shall (Provi-
dence pcrmitting) be the last barrel Of
flour consumed onmy farm not grown
there" This is the right feeling. Such
a man and such sentiment is an honor
to the soil, and would be an honor to any
country. Let such sentiments as this be
cherished by the American people, and
we shall no more be obliged to send
abroad the proceeds OF many years toll
to purchase bread stufs only sufficient
for single years consumption. -New.
burgA Telegraph,
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SOMETHING TO TOUCH THE HEART.-
Coleridge somewhere relates story to
this effect: 4" Alexander during his march
into Africa came to a people dwelling
in peaceful huts, who knew neither war
nor conquest. Gold being offered to him,
he refused it saying, that his sole object
was to learn the manners and customs Of
the inhabitants. Stay with US, says the
chief, as long as it peascth thee. Du-
ring this interview with the African
chief, two of his subjects brought case
before him for judgment. The dispute
was this. The one lad bought Of the
other a piece of ground, which after the
purchase was found to contain treas
ure, for which he felt himself bound
to pay; The other refused TO receive
any thing, stating that when he sold the
ground, he sold it with all the advanta-
ges apparent and concealed which it
might be found to afford. Said the chief
looking at the one, "you have son, y
and to the other, "you have daug ghter,
let them be married and the treasure be
given them as a dowry." Alexander
was astonished. And what. said the
chief, would have been the decision in
your country. We should have dismis-
sed the parties, said Alexander, and sci
zed the treasure for the kings use. And
does the sun shine on your country? said
the chief does the rain fall there are
there any cattle which feed upon herbs
and grass ! certainly, answered Alexan-
der, All, said the chief, it is for the sake
of these inocent cattle that the Great Be-
ing permits the sun to shine, the rain to
fall, and the grass to grow in your
country.-Mercanhle Journal.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-07

PEACHEs.--Ihe cultivation OF this de-
licious fruit has been of late much neg.
lected in northern Ohio. In the early
settlement oflhe Lake country, the peach
was the first fruit the pioneer could bring
to maturity, and log cabin could scarce
number three summers before it would
be completely emboweged in thrifty
orchard of red checks and golden rare
ripes. Glorious days lang syne. Mem
ory runneth back to troops of barefoot
boys and girls--with sun-burnt looks and
health Drowned cheeks-aye, and the
joyous shout that thrilled through the old
wildwood when the peach gathering
came on, and the peach pairing brought
joy, youth, beauty and innocence to the
"reel and scamper down" on the earth
floor of the rustic cot on Autumn even
ings. Aye, of the Mirth and Salisfac-
tion of olden time, when Content
"Sat by her spinning wheel,
And Plenty in wooden tray
OF wheat and Indian meal''
But we took up our pen to say that
peaches might be profitably cultivated
in this vicinity. They command extrav-
aganl prices, and we saw wagon load
retailing in market this morning at a
cent piece The owner would not sell
by the peck even. The sand ridges in
the vicinity Of the Lake are well adapt
ed to the growth of the peach, and this
fruit will always command good prices
in the city and villages around Erie's
fair waters. We hope farmers will no
longer neglect The lucious peach.
In parts Of New Jersey and Delaware
no better crop can be raised, and the
peach is extensively cultivated. Mr..
Ridgeway, near Delaware city, has an
orchard of l4O acres, with 100 trees to
the acre. His crop this season will
yield him $4,000. Two schooners are
constantly employed in transporting the
fruit to the Philadelphia and New York
markets, where it meets with ready
sale at $3, 4 and dollars per basket.
The PROPER FEEMNG.-One of our
ORANGE countv E,rnars met he the other
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Advertisements not accompanied with writ
ten directions, will be inserted until forbid and
charged accordingly. Casual Advertisements
will not be inserted until paid for.
Notices by associations, half price.
~ JOB PRINTING
;AOf every description, executed with neat
ness and despatch at this office.
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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,
BY ii. REED e. S. II. HOSMER.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Three Dollars per annum, to be paid with
in six months from the time of subscribing, and
$3.50, if payment is delayed until after six
months.
To subscribers who have their papers left
at their doors, SO so.
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AGENTS FOR THE EXPRESS.
Gilman G. Midget, Brunersburg. Gil
bert Beach, Perrysburg. Daniel Strayer
ESQ.,, Monclova. A. F. Hull, Lockport, Will
liams county.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.
One Dollar per square Yearly aduertising.
for the first three in square per ann. $40
sertions, and 25 cents / column, . l9
for every subsequent ! " 30
insertion. 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-12-11


"a The booss oi the -Four Author Of tle feasaa,
Ordered 10 lie on lhe irh,.
On motion Of Mr.. Meraas.
Rrsoircd. Thar hour IL whirli This House shal
s,snd adjourned form day di,, be - o'clock ~,
siiaa. NATL aitcrw ordered
Nr. UNDERWOOD enersd the following rrS,-
tutisu. which, under the rules, lies DAY upon the
sabr.
Ersoiscd. Tint The Secretary Of War be directed H.
lay h~.nre Congress ecs OF Ill orders and nsrruc
tions given 10 the rommaneriu- hcf of the forces
~ Fiorads. authorizing him raise troops call
INTO service any portion If the militia. to accept
tho scrvcescf soiu 'iects orthe purpose ofstppfes
s!ng Indian hosiiics; sn that said Secretary report
What measures " any, havr been adopted 10 eulisi
ernsorore fhe services of Other Indian warriors 10
hghi .ainsi q e Scminors; tie number uf Indians
enlisted en- into the service of the Uuitrd
States. the iiibcsio which they respectively belong
the lrngt of te they hive heen engaged to serve,
and tss ainoun Of pay PROMISED thefn and that the
sad S-rtetais ss9 report The ~umhof at troops pf
al essses, Engaged auto fof the purpose VI
Hrosec silnS t- VIZ In fioiida ,hr present inns"
Ga tusJian vi Mr, Brown. the iIau,e hen adjourn-