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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05
WING TORIES-POLITICAL' CHANGES
IN THE WEST

The assertions contained in the following article
in relation toxthe political revolution in the wes,
are fully sustained by the returns from Indian, and
Tennessee, showing beyond doubt, the overwbelm.
ing defeat of the Van. Buren ticket for Members of
Congress in these States, and which is but an ear
nest of the future victories in this part of the coun,
try Nothing but the grossest msrule and alarm.
ing usurpations on the part of the administration
could have produced so great and general change
in public opinion in relation to it.
From the Ohio Political Register
THE LATE ELECTIONS.
Several weeks ago. while lamentina that wa had
but little in the shape of news to send TO our easi
ern friends of the press in return for the MANY in
teresting slips with which they favoured us by Ex.
press Mail, we said that the Backwoods had pref.
ty big voice in this republic, and that il wound not
be long before our friends beyond the mountains
would hear it sweeping over the Alleghanies, like
the onrush OF a tornado. Furthermore, we predic.
ted that It would be voice which should cheer
them, and not bring desolation upon their fields
mourning to their hearthstones, silence TO their
workshops. And as we believed and said, so has
It proved That voice has gone forth-the Great
West has spoken in tones that must command the
attention ofthe whole country-and ere this hour
the heart OF many true patriot, in sections where
the strength of the unlod people is not so omnpotent
as here, is leapng with joy and swelling with thank.
fulness. -, s- =" ,
The result of the late elections in Kentnclv
Tennessee and Indiana may safely be taken as an
example of what the entire West means 10 do here
after, TIL the malign influence" which has been
for the past seven or eight years at work at the
heart of this Republic, shall be eradicateG Obios
turn will come next; and the way in which the
young keystone will dance to the tune of her three
sisters named above, will strike to the besoms of
the spoilsmen like touch of the old plague. Even
now the spirit Of vanocracy, something after the
fashion OF Noah's Dove, might fly from the Ark at
the White House in Washington, and travel manv
day in these regions without finding so much rs
one congenal spot upon which to rest the soul Of
us loot I Inc truth Island our eastern friends
may rey upon the correctness OF this declaration
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reduced some of the currency to mere rags, 10 pro-
ken promises Of broken banks, without SILVER anu
gold for their redemption, or for any other use, ~
The time of the American Revolution the torres ala
what they could deprsciats the continental paper
money of that day, and did it most effectuuiiy 90
The neu,lights have done the like with bank paper
in some parts of the country, and would doht every
where, if they could We will not call them TO-
r;es tho thew behave very much like them
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05

uF win some individual in each town in this
section of the state, Town Clerks Post Masters,
send Immediately after the election, statement
of the poed for each candidate voted for, the
name of the representative elected, designating his
politics?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05
chad BUT ONE DAY TO LIVE, THAT
DAY SHOULD BE DEVOTED TO THE
SERVICE OF MY COUNTRY"
ELBRIDGE GERRY,


Such, Freemen of Vermont, was the language
of the Patriot Gerry. 1t is admonitory to us of
a later generation to the prepared for the con-
f1ict in these times that try mems principles
In whose bosom does not this appeal kindle
patriotic emotions, and inspire him with honest
and fixed resolutions to devote the frs. Tuesday
Of the present month ''to the service of his coun-
try" He can be no American, who will list
lessiy "linger in theIap Of ease," and decline to
cast his vote in opposition to the administration
of Martin Van Buren,, when he surveys the de-
vastaon and ruin he has brought upon the coun-
try. Never since the cry of ssto armsi" "to
arms!" pealed through the provinces of North
America, from the blood stained plains of Lex
ington, has the time been, when the cause of
freedom called louder upon the friends of free
institutions, of equal rights, and Of the triumph
OF law, than does the present.
TO the Polls TO the Polls!
Every Wing, old and young, who is legal
voter, should rush TO the BALLOT-BOX, and
there remain till the victory is won. To stay
away would be mourning degree of crimnality
that no freeman should ever be guilty OTTO be
there is to perform duty to your country and
yourself--to your children, and to all coming
generations. fire your neighbors u,cake to the
importance Of The crisis +? Has every Whig voter
the means Of getting to the pollss mot, see that
he has them, and that all on the ground in am
pile season. And if every Wing does his duty,
on Tuesday, victory, glorious and triumphant,
such as has not been achieved in the Green
Mountain State for years, will perch upon our
banneri
"Freedom cats;-she calls to-day
From the bed of bondage break
TVS your Count'y's voice obey;
Strike the conquest is begun !"
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THE sURpLus-NATIoNAL BANKRUPTCY

THE SURPLUS-NATION BANKRUPTCY
Less than year ago, there was surplus IN the
,resaury. of about forty millions of dollarsa csr-
tain portion of which has been, by law OF Con
aress distributed among the several states, ana has
undoubtedly, relieved in some degree; the people
from the pressure resting upon them On the hrs'
of October next, the law provides that the remain
ing one-fourth of 81 millions shall be distributed
but from present indications of the state OF inc
treasury, the people will receive no more. lndiah
Wars, produced by the injustice and oppression OF
the administration, and unbounded extravaganza ~
every department of the national government nave
uearly exhausted the ovorilowing golfers OF inc
country and brought about the result which ). u
Adams declared would follow the experiments
" landed the nation in bankruptcy" Under tho ad-
miois,ra,ion OF Mr. Adams the expenditures of gov
,rnment annually amounted to twelve millions
under that of Jackson's and Van Burens, they
have been swollen TO tho enormous annual amount
of over TWENTY MILLIONS all in the name
Of democracy and the dear Peopie
Where are the promises to the people OF econo-
ma and yetrcnshment? While the treasury has been
drained, nearly every officer connected with The
governn ent has become IL Rohschlld, from the
spoils--tho money of the people.
Are the people prepared to surrender to the ad-
ministraton that portion Of the surplus already dis
ributcd to sustain the sinking fortunes of Mr. Van
Buren, Unless an immediate check is put to his ca
reer of extravaganza, it will soon be called for, as
tho following account of receipts and expenditures
for the last few months indicates
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05
THE "BETTER CURRENCY Parity

Inc democratic Antimasons of Pennsylvania en-
'er'a'n Just Vows of Mr. Van Buren, and his variou.
experiments upon the industry of the country. Ex-
cePting few demagogues who joined the Antima,
sonic party for the purpose of obtaining Office the
whole party are arrayed in opposition to the ad.
mlnlstration. Read what they say in old Berks
county, Pa. arf n
Resolved, That we regard it a sacred duty O
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05

General Jackson is now in regard to the curren
cy, in the position OF quack doctor, who, having
killed his patient, rails at, and eliminates the nurse
in order to shield bis ignorance, folly and violence
FPhila. paper.
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pan Bursnisn is noao extinct an the Wsst. Il were
almost as easy to find flesh upon an EtnloPe snlny
the various candidates elected office inthe States
Of Kentucky. Tennessee and Indiana, who are
friendly to or will in any way support the Restless
men and unrepubcan measures Oh tne Aaf''"'S""-
ton. a. -. 81, 49,. 1850.
That the Democratic Whigs.o these three states
have beaten their opponents so thoroughly that
there is hardly shadow of them LETT TO darsen .ls
wall of a single western state, IS beyond dispute.
How this glorious result has been brought about
will be something of puzzle to our friends at a
distance We therefore feel called upon 10 eniigh-
ten them little in this respect; and we commence
this duty by assuring them that our victory has been.
achieved in a great measure by the exerdIons ana
votes of the staunch farmers Of the West! That class
of our population who, in the language OF the Far
mer-P Poet Fessenden,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05
& are a sort of stuff

Tyrants will always find too tough
For them to work up into slaves
The servle tools Of lordly knaves.
Those men who till the stubborn soil,
Enlightened and Injured TO toll,
Cannot be made to quail or cover
BY traitors art, tyrant's power!"
THESE are the men who have been greatly instru-
mental in fighting the good fight, and winning the
great battle.
The people of the West in great part an ag-
ricultural people. 1t is well known to be difficult
business to induce the farmers 10 leave the beaten
paths of their fathers and grandfahers as the last
generation did, and the generation before, SO does
this think it must do they are opposed to innova-
tons; they are opposed to unusual excitements
and more than all they opposed to abandoning
their implements of husbandry, for any other occu-
pations; they are demagogues, nor politicians,
nor electioneerers they simple tillers of the
soil and as such they wish to be let alone.
ONLY in times of imminent danger to their coun-
try can they be induced to leave their green mead
ows, and their cultivated fields and then they so
forth for service, and they do service. Such times
did they behold impending over the beloved
land of their nativity the extreme blackness off
the darkness of Van Burenism, had at length nr--
rested their attention and at the recent elections
they thronged the polls of every precinct as the
fatkers of our countrys liberties thronged to the,
glorious field of Lexington. In the energy of de-
Termination they quilted their harvest heds--in tho
hope and trust of again freeing their country they
marched TO the ballot boxes-in tho performance
of the highest duty of freemen they Woodland,
by the blessing of Providence they were victorious
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-05

STATE ELECTION, SEPTEMBER 3.
WING Republican Ticket.
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THE CALEDONIAN.
gga T&sgg9 SEWM @,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1887

Hero shall the Press the Peoples rights maintain
Unnwed by influence and unbrbed by gain
Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw,
Pledged to Religion, Liberty, and Law.
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FOR GOVERNOR,
SHEAS MI. d b NM SON.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
WED W. e. a WI. P.

FOR SENATORS-oALEpoNIA COUNTY.
CHARLES DAVIS,
SILAS HOUGHTON.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12
FREpoN1A. March 81, 1887.

DEAR BROTHER Baptist church
in Fredonia is still favored with the spe-
cial presence Of her Lord. There are a
number who are yet inquiring what they
shall do to be saved. Our meetings in the
house Of prayer continue TO be inter esting
and solemn. 1t is manifest that the Holy
Spirit is in our midst, giving efficacy to
his WORD, fervency to prayer. and strength
to the faith and love of his people.
During our meeting ofdays in January,
there was the most signal displays OF d.
vine grace, in answer to prayer. In a
number Of instances persons were hope
fully converted to God during the first and
second days Of their attendance and in
very many cases, during seasons ofspecial
prayer for the heavy-laden, the Lord gave
deliverance while we were yet speaking.
The revival has been quite general thro'
the town. Between twenty and thirty
have united with the Presbyterian church,
and number with the Methodist. Since
the work Of the Lord commenced, which
is now four months, more than one hun
dred have united with the Baptist church
-eighty-one by baptism. A number
more expect to come forward soon.
Yours. in Christian fellowship,
| B. n. LEACH.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12

Of deep and unsurpassed interest. A
most precious work has been witnessed
among professors Of religion belonging to
different churches, and many have been
truly repenerated who were evidently
deceived. The work among the impeni-
tent has been very precious, and a large
number have been brought to abandon
their sel6shncss and sin and have yielded
10 the claims Of Gods beneyolence, and
are prepared TO live for God and his glo-
nv. Wedesire to acknowledge the good
ness Of God in directing brother Spencer
here at this time, and we rejoice that such
entire union Of feeling and effort among
Christians, has been manifest during the
meeting. The meeting will probably
close this week. and you may be furnish
ed hereafter with a more particular ac-
count Of il. As to HE number Of those
who are truly as we hope converted, we
cannot, Of course, speak with accuracy as
10 numbers, though we have little doubt
that more than one hundred have already
been led to enter at the strait gate, and are
pursuing the narrow way which leads to
eternal life. The kind and blessed in
fluences Of the Spirit have been manifest
during the whole meeting. and We desire
to render to the Lord all the praise and
all the glory. Yours, &c. B. P.J.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12
SINPIIFYING(?)

At meeting of Delegates, from the Bap-
fist Churches, composing the Washington
Union Association, held at the South Bap-
fist Meeting House in Hartford, on the 9TH
February, 1937-convened for the purpose
Of devising the best means to aid the A. & F.
Bible Society, and secure a systematic and
permanent support to other benevolent OBJ
jects of the day-brother Archibald Wait,
preached on the occasion from Ps. 46, 4
"There is river" &c. The following
Preamble and Resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The multiplied machinery
of the different Benevolent Societies in
this County, renders the accomplishment
Of their object slow and uncertain, con-
Stunning much time and abstract effort,
with view 10 simplify their complicated
efforts existing in so many different So
cieties, whose great and leading objects
are the same; Therefore,
Resolved, That an Executive Com
mittee Of twelve be appointed, whose duty
it shall be to divide the Association into
four districts, and appoint three of their
number, to superintend the cause of be-
nevo!ence, visiting each church in their
several districts and urging the circulation
of the " Book Of Benerolence," as the best
plan to secure aid to the great objects of
the A. & F. Bible cause-MiniSterial
Education-Foreign and Domestic Mis-
sionS-and the Tract cause to raise
funds and report to the Association each
year, and hold semi-annual meeting in
January.
ResoIred, That we recommend the
dissolution Of the different Benevolent So
cietes in this Association and that they
adopt the Book System in the different
churches, as the best mode of raising funds
and supplying the necessary aid to ad-
vance the Redeemers Kingdom.
Resolred That the above committee
meet at Fort Edward, in June, with the
Baptist church in that place, the day be-
fore the meeting Of the Association, at
o'clock, p. M.
The interview was agreeablv closed by
the ordination of three brethren, who were
set apart to the Office of Deacon, VIZ: GIN
Baker, John Park, and Aaron Ingalsbee-
Brother Amos Stearns preached on the &C.
caslon. NORMAN Fox, Secre tary.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12

ONE CAUSE OF THE SCARCITY. 1t is sup
posed that $1,000 bushels OF grain are con-
sumed-desroyed-daily, BY the distile-
ries in the city of New-York and its imme-
diate vicinity. This is more, by one-fourth
or one-third, than is used for bread BY the
entire population of Vermont. Now with US
it is serious and sincere question, whether,
in view of the numberIess evils to society,
arising from this atrocous business, it would
not be better that this grain, after being
snatched from the mouths of the hungry as
it now is, should be sunk in the depths Of
the ocean-indeed whether it would not be
a matter of less cost to this nation, TO be at
the expense of transporting it across the At
lantic and emptying into the crater Of Vesu
vius How long before a moral, rational
community will discover that here is pub
lie nuisance calling for legislative action?
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12

school this winter-probably not one in sir.
In three places, l was myself solicited to
teach. Was strongly tempted in one, with
the prospect of large school, rs dollars per
month, board at one place, and room by my
self, if would engage,-seeing no prospect
of their having a school unless l did. TO
decline, all three offers and leGre so many
children and youth unable to read the Word
oflife, aoas truly painful. But when there
are others who might instruct, if the Lord
has called me to work still more important,
how shall leave the word of God to teach
school? l refused. BY teaching, the wages
would have given me at this time three
times Is dollars. Have continued in the
work Of the ministry, and received for it less
than once 25 dollars; and by wear and tear
for travelling expenses, postage, &c. expens-
es have been more than receipts. The OBJ
ject of naming this is merely 10 give lntor-
nation. While feel unjusti6ed in relin-
gushing more important business for teach
ing, should be really happy in rendering all
practicable assistance, to any suitable can
ddates in obtaining schools, who will also
engage in sabbath school teaching. Proba-
bly, fifty places might be found for teachers,
! by little effort. Will any reading this,
give me the satisfaction Of fulfilling this
pledge. All letters from such, post paid,
directed to Quincy, adams co. Illinois, will
receive due attention. Ministers and others
wishing to emigrate, have rendered to them
the same offer. Should be happy to give
information and direction as far as able, to
any who shall emigrate, -and rejoice to re-
ceive the warm hand Of affection in Illinois
of many from whom it has been given al
the Feast. Meanwhile, whether we meet
again in time or not, in fulfilling your Other
duties, forget not to pray for US who are la
boring, to lay the foundation, and organize
through the rising West, those institutions
so important to our domestic, civil, politica
and spiritual welfare. Respectfully,
Yours, &c. CULLEN TowNsHEND.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12

SELwYN." Our readers will recollect
the article over this signature, in No. "a.
An esteemed brother has forwarded a reply,
over his own signature. But for certain
considerations, not selfish, we trust he will
excuse Us for Withholding his reply, at pres
ent. These conscientious shall be presented
to him through the mail, ere long, and if not
satisfactory, his article shall yet have place
in the Telegraph. In the mean time he
shall now have all the Justice done him that
could be by the appearance of his article.
He states that he is personally acquainted
with the minstenng brother. some of whose
habits were complained Of by SeIwyn, and
that the complaints are unfounded. He
treats Selwyn as an enemy to the brother
whose manner was criticised, and calls Tor
selwyn's real name.
1t is not in our power at present, to give
the name. And here we have to beg pardon
for the transgression-for the first time, as
we now think, and for the last, as we hope
Of rule which we had adopted and did not
design to transgress, viz: MOTTO publish any
article, inroEring facts, ,oithou haring in
our possession the name ofthe author, roho
ioiH hold himself responsible for their cor
rectRess.
After all, we judge differently from OUT
brother, in regard to the motives and designs
Of Selwyn. We saw nothing, and now, on
a reperusal Of the article, yet see nothing
unkind in its spirit, or disallowing the con,
struction that Selwyn's hints were given fol
the benefit Of the one for whom they were
designed, ifthey were designed for one more
than another. Our object, in giving the ar.
ticle place in the Telegraph, was not e
hin one more than another. We do know
that there is abundant occasion for some
such hints, for general application, as Sci.
wyn threw out. BY the terms, general Gp.
pLicaton, Il Is not meant that all are in the
fault alluded 10, but thai there are many in
the whole who might profit, If they would
BY selwyn's dialogue. What We have tc
rsget is, ihai Selwyn's real name was roi
required before publishing the article; and
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-12
Vol. IX....No. 90.

was organized in this place few weeks
since, which numbers about one hundred
members. Probably many more will unite
soon. There was also about the same time
society formed at St. Johnsbuty.
The cause is progressing, and its ultimate
success and glorious victory, never was so
pro missing as at the present time. All that
is wanting in community is light. The
public mind must be enlightened. The
principles and the great leading object of
the cause must be spread out before the
public. The heinous and heaven daring
sin of slavery, of selling, buying, and hold
ing human beings made after the image of
God, in cruel and unmercifal bondage mus.
be exposed, and the people will seldom fail
TO embrace anti-slavery. The proceedings
of Congress has opened the eyes Of maRy
on this subject. And l doubt not will be
the means of arraying the mind Of the pub
lie to action, and ultimately very much sub
serve the cause Of abolition. B. B.
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THE TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ~.
To the Editor Of the Vermont Telegraph:

Dear Sir : There is a question which
has revolved in my mind, giving me much
anxiety in these times of "Io here, and 10
there" The question is this: Is it pos
sible for child of Coda christian
follow a course of sin, for days, weeks,
months and years, and yet retain and ex-
hibit evidence that he is what he processes
to be-one Of Gods children2
ANswER.-If we rightly understand the
querist, in his use Of the phrase, "a course
Of sin" our answer is-No To what ex-
tent God allows his children to fall into
occasional sin, through the power of temp
tation, the strength Of depravitv and the
weakness Of flesh, we cannot now pretend
to determine. But to our mind there could
not be presented greater absurdity, than
the idea that a christian will deliberately
pursue course Of k'1oun sin. No matter
what that sin is. No matter how small it
may be, IN his own estimation. Let him
who knowingly and deliberately lifts fin
ger against God, tremble, forbear and repent
as he values his soul. 1t is more than pre-
sumption, it is insanity, to 60 deliberately
about committing sin, which we design
and propose to repent Of
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For the Vermont Telegraph.

Quincy, ADAMS co. Ill. Feb. II, 1887.
BeLored brother Murray:
Having many requests from brethren
and friends in the East, while travelling and
visiting among them, that l would write
them after becoming little acquainted in
the West, | wish to present few remarks
through your paper to crafty in some degree
the reasonable wish of many, all of whom to
write personally enough to pay for postage,
would impose greater tax upon my time than
would be consistent with other duties here.
Many Massachusetts, Connecticut and New
York brethren being of the number interest
ed, the Editors of the Watchman, Secretary
and the N. Y. Register, will confer a favor
by inserting the same.