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MARTIN VAN buren,.

| The Republican of the 30t ult., has given Its
readers the second hand opinion of Dir. Macon,
as uttered by Weldon Edwards, of the character
of the individual whose name sraces this arti-
els
We are by no means disposed for moment to
doubt the honesty and purity of Mr.. Maeon's
principles, from knowledge that whilst he was
battling in the ranks of Jefferson, Madison, and
Monroe, in favor of sound democratic doctrine,
the editor of that paper was contending, with all
his might, against those very doctrines, and
branding them as ''damnablc heresies." Besides,
Mr.. Van Buren, had the happy turn of character
to appear to others in all the shapes of Proteus
and the colors of the camelion, and could, with
out difficulty, impose upon the unsuspecting hon
esty of Mr.. Macon, admitting it to be true, that
the latter at his advanced age, expressed the al
! legged opinion.
In return, we offer the opinion of one, who,
| from long intercourse and an intimate personal
knowledge of Mr.. Van Buren,, in his native State
had superior opportunities OF forming true es-
| innate of his character and attainments, which
time and experience have duly confirmed.
Dewitt Clinton, whom Mr. Van Buren, persc-
cuted to the verge of the grave, (and afterwards
had the effrontery Familiarity TO accost his be-
reaved widow in the public saloon at Saratoga
has left on record his opinion of the dapper little
magician, in the following words:-
s'It is rumored that you wish to be appointed
an ambassador to an European court. The in
habitants ef the old world viii be anxious to be-
hold the successor to the Adams's, the Pincl1-
ncy's and Franklin's, and they will see what
"a political grimallSin-purring over petty
| schemes-mousing over sinister stratagems,
without elevation of mind dignity of charac-
ter.o
Let it be recollected that Mr. Van Buren, open
ed an unsuccessful intrigue with the view of OBJ
tanning such an appointment under President
Adams. Disappointed and chagrined that his
extraordinary merits were not duly appreciated,
he threw himself into the ranks Of Gen. jack
son, whom he had previously assailed with no
measured terms, and by his sycophancy, cant,
and cunning, ingratiated himself into the favor
of the old chief, and by him made the ''suc-
cessoro
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sured have concluded to return you your cir
cuIar, that YOU may have the opportunity OF send
1t by nail and of course free, to some other man,
who possibly may consider it an honor to join in
slanderng and traducing, for individual gain, the
private character of William Heney Harrison,
who only captured British army to entitle hiR
lin your elegant language TO the appellation of
n mock hero You state that the slumbers of
your children disturbed by the firing OF Wing
guns. | believe that the same thing happened
once or twice before. The enemies OF America
have always had peculiar dread Of Wing guns
But, sir, take great pleasure to inform you, and
through you, MIR. Van Buren,, that he may take
his rest as far as regards my children. They are
not so easily frightened by gunpowder, though
they feel very indignant at Mr.. Poinsetts militia
scheme, which His Excelency recommended,
though he never saw it. The commission which
l hold, if Mr.. Van Buren, thinks 1t is security
for my vote, herewith inform him, through you,
is at his call; and it gives me more pleasure
offer it than the honor of retaining it aid con-
fer. | have come to the conclusion that Ameri-
ca does not entirely depend upon the election of
any one man as President, though | am not so
very certain that your pension is free from it
dependence on the reelection of Mr.. Van Buren,
You state that Gen. Harrison is, in your clas-
steal language, tongueless candidate. | have
never seen the gentleman-therefore you and Mr.
Van Buren,, of course, know more of him than
do | wish you to get Mr. Van Buren,, who has
tongue, TO answer Jne following questions: ll1o
you not vote to instruct Rufus King to oppose
the admission of slavery in Missouri? Did you
not vote against James Madison in 1912? Did
you not vote for the Tariff of 1928? Did you
never see or hear of Mr.. Poinsett's army project
until it was called for by resolution of Con-
gress9 And will you not endeavOr to have that
project carried into effect, if you reelected?
Did you not sanction the admission of negro teS-
timony in Lieut.. George M. Hooe's trial before
paval court martial? hope, my dear sir, that
you and the President, whom take to be ono
and the same il fact, will loosen your tongues,
and inform your friend, as you style me in your
letter. You know that the People are not quite
ready for Monarch, and little decency is still
necessary to be used, in order to reconcile them to
their lots Some, suppose, will gsel highly honor
ed to be appointed cradle-minders for your dear
children! Sweet babes! lie still and slumber.-
Democrats guard thy heads, and Treasury pap,
without number, fall thickly around thy beds!
am at loss to name person in this county who
is will ling to act as cradle for your nervous
offspring. Tell DIR. Niles that | owe HIM an apo
logy; but as he is solely dependant you for his
bread, and, permit me to add, Office, that when
ever you shall have selected my successor, am
ready to resign
With something short of respect,
/ subscribe myself,
JOHN ii. EDWARDS, p. M.
At Goodw ynsyille, Va.
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DEPTFoRD HUNDRED.
WINGS, HEADS UP-THE sUB-TREA

SUhI BILL Is PASSED.
IA dying serpent doth most venom cast'
And Martin mas fought desperately-as he has
fought his last
Let every Wing rejoice the passage of
the Sub-treasury bill. If doubt has ever
existed of the downfall ef Van Burenism,
the passage of the Sub-treasury bill should
that doubt The Van Buren, party, not
outstanding they have had the political weight,
have kept, for long time, this Sub-treasury bill
suspended in equilibrium, when they had the pre-
ponderance to kick the beam at any time they
pleased-bu; the people have several times re
buked this odious measure. The dominant par
ty, so long as there was the most distant pros
pect of success, kept back this bill and now it
has only finally been acted on, when they ascer-
tanned from public opinion, as as mathemat-
ical calculations, that the days of Martin Van
Buren,, 0he advocate of free negro suffrage) is
numbered, and consequently no measure can fur
Their injure him-like the serpent, they have Civ
en- us poison of the NEST deadly cast, and Van
Buren, has fought desperately as he has fought
his last. / say his last, for this camelion poiti-
clan rose into consequence like cammemile,
which their last arranging, by pressure, was on
ly brought into political notice and distinction by
the commisseration of his party, from the local
insignifcance he was held in by the Senate oil
the ". States-and when he retires from his pre-
sent situation, no party will ever again be will
ing to draw him from his retirement.
OLD VIRGINIA.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter from Amos Kendall to the Post Master at
Goodwynsville, Va.
WASHINGTON, May 2sth, 1910.
| MY dear sir-I take the liberty to enclose you
an Address and Prospectus for the Extra Globe,
hoping that it may be compatible with your IN
clination and sense of duty to use them for the
purpose Of procuring and returning subscribers.
If in that hope shall be disappointed, solicit
of you the personal favor to hand it over to some
| friend Of the Administration who may be inclined
| to use it for that purpose.
With great respect, your friend,
AMOS KENDALL.
Mr.. Edwards Reply.
GooDwYNsyILLE, Va.
Mr.. Amos Kendall
SIR-Your letter and circular came safely by
u,a;l frae ~ nnata oe - nd that no ~ IL
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JOHN Fl. EDWARDS, p. M.
At Goodwynsville, Va.

We find the following letter in the Richmond
Wing, and are assured that the writer is an old,
and highly respected citizen of Henrico County,
Virginia.
Make Room, for an Old Republican,
To the Editors of the Wing
GENTLEMEN: 1t seems that l have been APP
pointed by the Administration party one of the
Committee of Vigilance for this County, at which
| am not much surprised, as | have heretofore
(until the last few months) been a member of
that party; and though plain man, have used
all my feeble influence to aid in the support of
what conscientiously Relieved to be an able,
Just, and an equal Administration. My opinions
on that subject, however, have become entirely
changed, not by the slapg and defamation of
electioneering and deluded Demagogues, or the
pervcrsion of hireling presses, but from a mature
and deliberate reflection, based upon evidence and
facts of which have no doubt. | therefore trust
that may not longer be considered member Of
Van Buren, Committee, or as belonging to tkat
party-and in separating from my associates Of
that corps, do it, more in pity than in grief, and
admonish and all to have the frmncss to
think and act for tl.emselvcs-and if my God and
my countrymen will pardon me for the offence of
once warmly supporting that Administration,
will cndeavor to make amends for it by unceas-
ing energy and exertion in support of one whom
have no hesitation in believing is, in every
way, better qualified Qhan the present incum-
benD to administer the affairs of a yirtuous and
law loving people. l shall, therefore, not only
vote for General Harrison at the next election,
but will use all fair and honorable means in his
| support. Ii it is not requiring too much, must
| ask the Insertion of this article in ysur paper,
with the request that the Yeoman will copy.
Very respectfully,
YOur ohpdienf
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ESCAPE or CoNvIcTs.-The co3victs, at Co
lumbus, Ohis, engaged IN making bricks, recent
ly attempted an escape, in which six succeeded
Three were retaken, and three are still at large
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THE STEAMER BRITANNIA, the next Cunard
aPckct, Is expected to arrive in Boston, or
about the 18th July. If so, she will have made
the trip-after stopping at Halifax-in IL days.
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The STEAMER GREAT WESTERN left New
York on the 1st for Liverpool, carrying one hun
dred and fifty one passengers, larger number
than any former trip. Several gentlemen
from Baltimore were ON board
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Camp Holly, Henrico County.

The Vermont Convention at Burlington on Thursday,
made procession three miles in length The old state
officers were Nominated with entire unanimity. The
Whitehall Chronicle says
The assembage was, by far, the largest known
in Vermont, and vari0usly estimated from to 10 to
$1,000.
This vast assembage, from every county the State
was early organized under the direction of Col. II. Tho
mas, marshal of the day, in procession and marched
through the principal streets of the village, then Cob
ege hill, thence north to Pearl street. down which
the square, AT which time the last of the proce sion
long.
In the afternoon, the people were addressed from q
PLATFORM in front OF the court house by Messrs Adams
and Upham of VT, Il. ID. Culver of NJ Y, and General
Wilson of NJ H., with their ususal eloquence and abi
ty for than six hours. Acres of listen
ing to them with intensity of interest, commensurate
with the great OhieGis fI which they assemhled
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TEXAN NAvY.-Two Texan mcn-of-war, the
San Jacinto, land Bernard, left Porto Cabello. re-
Gently, to join the squadron of Com. Moore, at
Galveston, which was to leave Immediately for
a cruize on the coast of Mexico.
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SPARTA, Ten, June 10th, 1870.

SPARTA, Ten, June 20th, 1s4O
ssMighty changes are being wrought in, Ten
nessee. The people of this State are provsrbal-
ly high minded intelligent, and patriotic, al
though she made move, in August last, that
was not anticip ated by the friends of good gov
eminent. but more on account of some personal
objections to the rival candidate, than from any
predictions for the name of Gov. Polk.
''The destructives here are making desperate
efforts to keep tile people blinded to the many
usurpations and encroachments the constitu-
ton 1t is, we believe, the plain and palpabe
design of the party here, to conceal the determi-
nation of MIR. Van Buren, to bring ,.bout strong
CONSOLIDATED government, on the issue of his re-
election But his recommendation of a standing
army-the disfranchisement of sister State
his sub-treasury scheme-the novel doctrine that
he is "a component part of the legislative pow
err have produced alarm in the minds of both
his own and the friends of the whig party-as
rapid strides to absolute power. The capacity
of that mans mind is equal tothc undertaking,
unless he can be defeated by the intelligent pat
riots Of the land.
GIVE years ago, and no man could have in
duccd us to believe that there could have been
such subserviency to any living character, as is
now palpably shown forth to be the fact, BIZ that
odious system of prescription which has long
been the Political lever to sustain an ill-gotten
power.
cit would seem that our Governor is not quite
So well pleased at the proceedings of the demo-
cratic convention which assembled in Baltimore,
to nominate candidate for the Vice Presidency.
The Governor is now, we understand, about to
take the chances into his own hands, and will,
no doubt, canvass the State again, to secure his
own election on the democratic electoral ticket
When the Candidate for such distinguished sta
tion is driven to take the field, we may suppose
the case is not SO promising of success.
''Many of our leading, hot destructives, have
heightened visages, long, lank, and vastly wrin-
kled, at the growing popularity Of Gen. Harri-
son.
''Our talented ex-senator Fosteri is doing great
service wherever he appears. All their corrup-
items fully exposed to the scorn, contempt,
and indignation of the honest part of the people"
"
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Alexan
dria, D. C. to his friend in Baltimore.
ALEXANDRIA, June 81.
ssWe in the District are DISTINGUISHED but
can assure you that very i'll at ease, and
though we cannot vote, we make the most of our
voices and pens. Every and boy, and in
many instances, ladies join in politics Our mer-
chants and traders circulate sound doctrine
through the Gazette, Pilot, Log Cabin, Sc BY
sending those papers into the adjoining counties
of Virginia and Maryland, we shall doubtless do
much good. Politics are now part of the bust
ness of every merchant and mechanic. have
never before known so much enthusiasm and COR
6dence s,nono tba XVb;gs Vonrs
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A man named Francois Beaureguard, died re-
Gently, at the Gray News hospital, atMontreal,
at the extraordinary age of one hundred and
seven years, nine months, and five DAYS.
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DIvIDEND.-The Schuylkiii Bridge Company
at Philadelphia, has declared dividend of j
per cent, for the last six months
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1t Syracuse, New York, has a population Of
: Gill; in 1880, 2,565; in 1885, 4,l05.
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DrvIDEND.-The Seventh Ward Bank of New
York, has declared dividend of three and a
half per cent, payable on the Sd of july.
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POLICE STATIsTIcs.-2,65s persons were COM
united to prison in New York for various Of
and between 500 and 400 lost children left al the
police Offices reclaimed,
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Captain Pendleton, arrived at Boston, frsm
Havana, states that the seven pirates were to be
shst on staging off the Nero, on the 18th inst
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Russell, the vocalist, gave Concert at De
troit, recently.
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APPOINTMENTS ~ THE PRESIDENT,

BY and with the adrice and consent of the Senne.
Frederick Kappel to be Consul of the United States
at Pestb, in Hungary.
John 8. Hogan, Collector of the Customs at Mobile
Alabama, re-appointed fr0m LIST July. 1910.
VIM. B. Smell, Surveyor and Inspector of the reve-
nue. for the ports of Warren and Barrington r. l. vice
VIM. Turner, whose commission expired on 2lst June
1910.
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A mad deg was killed in New York on Tsss-
day.
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The steamboat Cleveland, recently went fon
Chicago to Cleveland, (S56 miles, in So hourss
ine1,,diuar hottra afanna~a
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OoUDW fNSVILLE, va.
Mr.. Amos Kendall
SIR-Your letter and circular came safely by
mail, free Of postage-and that may not be CEN
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The deaths in Boston, for the week ending
June 20, were Al.
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Tive mad dogs were rsesntlyikilled at D.sxe
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Nearly 5000 emigrants have arrived within
the last three days, at New York, from Germa-
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The steamboat Great Western, on Lake Erie,
run down the schooner Commercial, in the night.
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SwINDLING THE PUBLIC TREAsURY.-Mr. Prof
fit, of Indiana, has divulged, in Congress, some
facts ON the subject of government contracts in
Florida, which are startling; but doubt il
any thing can match recent case, related in the
Florida Star, of brig, which arrived at Cedar
Keys, with cargo of hams. They were con-
DENIED by the U. States agents, sold at forced
sale at st. Marks, at night; bought in by the
clerks of the United States agents, and re-sold
by them to the government, at profit of 5000
Ii these are facts, hanging is too good for the
culprits The Florida war, at this rate, is, as it
has been since its commencement, war of fraud
and robbery ON the public treasury.-.H T. Stor.
MORE SHEEP.-In the town of Shoreham. VT.
there are 26,5S1 sheep. The New York Sun
says, Sin this State there are three towns ba wing
over 10000 each-viz:
Washington, Duchess county 4.s77
Avon, Livingston county, $3.50
Iioosick, Rsnssaier county, 37,S07
In the whole state of New York, there are
4,z9Sssa9. and in fourteen of the states, there
are 1887 ,63s sheep --yealding nearly AZ nail
hons pounds OF wool, valued in 1886, (from
averaged 10 years. at S21, 1853 ,0G1o
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Deaths in New York, last week, 1888.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-14
Youths Cabinet,
EDITED BIT n. sorrHARp.

EDITED BIZ NJ sOCTHAND.
Prospectus ofVol.S 5. Commencing Jan. e,ls40.
THNhIS paper which commenced without n subscri-
IL b-r, has existed two ,sss.. in ihs ndst Of host
OF competitors securing msns friends, and receiving
the COMMUNICATION Of about one hundred editors
and many Iateurs aud Iearhers.
.f"u have idea Of the eagerness with which my
little grl gels your paper" SAID father lew DAYS
ago. 81, would be grand thing To introduce AS u
reading b,uk in common s.bools, " said distinguish
aborer in the vi education.
eli is just such paper desire 20 have placed
weekly 10 the hands OF Children SAYS Chris
tiau Herald. eve have never known paper in
which children take deep IN Interest,"" says the
Waldo Manuel Gazette.
''We have seen uo paper expressly devoted to the
young, which combines with felicity, amuselnrn,
and sound principles" says the Bristol, RI. Phoenix.
Its engrayinss, which average two three each
week. not intended merely please the fancy, but
10 illustrate truth. convey inslrnc,ion and deepen good
impressions.
While il Is confidently presented to the favorable
notice oil all Who lne the improvement OF the young,
il has special claims those who desire the immedi-
exiin,un Of all forms Of oppression, and who believe
the best iy for liberties, Is sacred re-
gard Tor the rights Of others
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CAPTURE OF A BEAR.

For the last twelve years, there has been
residing within forty minutes ride Of this
city, in the town Of Brewer, near the big
Pond" so called, misc hievous animal cal
led bear the hog species. with brown
proboscis. and short, but strongly sinewed
legs during which time, he has fatened up
onthe corn. cattle and sheep of the farmers
who lived in his vicinity. During the past
year alone, he has destroyed upwards OF one
hundred dollars worth OF stock, always Ia
king care TO secure his retreat when pursued
till within few days, when he was accident
ally discovered by some men who were I'm.
ployed in logging near the spot where he
had taken quarters for the winter. Observ-
ing bis tracks in the snow, they traced him
TO the mouth Of his den, which was in the
cavity Of ledge; when they commenced re-
moving the brush he had carefully drawn
into its mouth.
In moment old Bruin began to snuff and
growi and made an attempt TO take leg bail,
but was saluled with blow from a cudge
cut for the purpose and fell back into his
domicil. where he quivered for few mo
ments, but suddenly regained his strength
and made good his escape for the time being
The next day he was holly pursued by
some half dozen of those on whose
stock he had preyed. and the chase was
continued for some FIVE or six days,
when Mr. Blood came TO this city and Inform
ID some Of our sportsmen 1--WE have some old
Ones too,) who, accompanied by their hounds,
Immediately joined in the chase, and fifteen
days from the time the bear was first started
from his den by the loggcrs, during the
whole Of which time he was holly pursued
by men ard dogs, having been kept
on the tramp the whole time only excepting
nights he was captured and brought into
this city by Capt Nye, & Mr.. Leonard Dow
On examining him. thirteen balls were
found to have pierced him the last shots,
however, were those which gave him his
quietus--one of which took effect little abali
his fore shoulders, and the other near his
spine During the whole fifteen days, Mr.
Blood, who is farmer. kept open house,
keeping all OF those free of expense who
were disposed TO join in the chase, being de-
termined to have the bear before he gave up.
He weighed when killed, three hundred and
twenty-four pounds. The old hunters say
he must have run off, one hundred pounds
during the chase-but sill he is lnsty fel.
low. and you Bostonians may prepare your
mouths for taste of his nesh,as understad
it is the intention Of Mr. Dow 10 ship him al
Frankfort for your city. EIe has been on
exhibition in this city for the last two days,
at IL l2 cents sight
Bangor Democrat, Jan. l2.