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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

conduct. He possessed the confidence, and was
the pride Of the army his absence even for one
day was felt by The army.
have thought, aud still think that few GEN
erals would have laced danger at many points
as General Harrison did in the action Of Tippe-
canoe Wherever the action tcarmset, ,oas.Gen.
Harrison 10 be found. and heard encouraging and
cheering The 9Dicers and soldiers His humanity.>
his attention, and his care of the wounded after
the action, from the battle ground to the hospital
IN Vincennes, was that Of benevolent Christian,
aud was evidence of the goodness of his heart
cannot but saw that consider General Ilarrison's
conduct in the campaign IL in the action Of Tippe-
canoe Inexceptionable nj soldier aud as n Cen
ernl, and will be so considered hy every soldier
aud officer of the United Suites, when correctly
Informed, WHO was friend TO the late war, an en-
envy TO Indian warfare, and who returned from
the army with clean hands"
The same creature who uttered tho lies, which
are thus Iriumphantly refutcd, indirectly charges
Harrison with sacrificing the gallant Major Da-
vies, and with hastily retrening from the battle
field of Tiprecanoe AS to the last point, it is
sufficient to say, that Harrison was strictly ORDER
ed to net only on the defensive, rs there had not
then been open declaration Of hostilities; and
us n mater Of course he had no authority to fol-
low up the Indians nor indeed would the state OF
plishlng this most signal victory, he did therefore,
return to his post at Vincennes. 80 inras Major
Davies is concerned the gallant Kentuckians new
er dreamed that their favorie sacrificed by
| Harrson's fault: no. never. Read the resolution
Of tie Kentucky legislature:
" Resolved, by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the State of Kcnmcky. Thal. in
the late campaign against the Indians upon the
Wabash, Governor William Henry Harrison Inns
behaved like II hero, patriot, aud Il general aud
that, for his cool, deliberate, skiliul, and gallant
conduct in the batte of Tippecanoe, he well de-
serves the warmest thanks Of ms country aud his
nation"
So much for the wholesale sanderer of the Bal
timore Post We have only to add that the Yer
mont Patriot has copied, land upplauded "a cam
did aricle these lies, outrageous lies, which are
50 completely refuted by the history of the war
and the unimpenched and unimpeachabe lesti-
mony Of the brave actors in the battle of Tippe.
canoe. Let us see if the Patriot recalls a single
one Of these lies.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

How 1.-THE Pooh AhE HELPED.-The Hagerstown
Torch-lighi says, the lnborers on the Franklin
Railroad, now in progress Of construction, re-
csived 81 90 per day, last ial. They now re-
ceiye but rs cents. The aborers on the Bal,i-
more and Ohio Railroad, west Of Harper's Ferry
at the commencement of that work received $ !,
Is per day they now receive 62 l-2 cents. Aud
after the suspended operations on the canal, some
weeks ago, hundreds of iaborers were wiling ana
anxious 10 work for their boarding, but coud moi
ger employment" p. Nstsdrk Daily Adv,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

The stipendiary presses are telling story that
Gen Harrison was once candidate for governor of
Ohio, and only received 1000 votes out of 10000.
Surprising this be true Though il is not, for he
was not regular candidate the inference IL plain
thut the people of Ohio did not think the Office OF
Gov. good enough for him, for in 1886 they gave
him minority of near eight thousand votes over
Martin Van Buren, for the Office Of President OF
the United States, and will give larger majority
in IS40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

.q,pf.l. On the night of the 2lst inst the house
of Mr. J ohm Austin, Yonkers, N. Y, was burnt,
and six of his children persisted in the flames =
One only escaped. Two succeeded in getting
from the house, but one OF Them, aged 10, return
ed 10 re scue his younger brothers and sisters, and
perishel in the attempt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Accidental DEATH Peer Gravellin, n respecta-
BILE Canadian resident Of this village, vas found
dead in the rond in Williston, OH Wednesday
morning last. He was driving loaded team, aud
being unable to see the track, owing to the severe
storm of Tuesday night the wagon and load were
turned over OH TO him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Postmaster Generals REPoRT-The Post.
master General has made report Of the expen-
dures OF the department for the year ending on
the 30th OF lime last IRON which il appears that
they amounted to $4654, 7IS AZ, being S445,28l SO
less than the estimates, and $4,000 more than
1he receipts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

HIT, PALPABLE HIT. Al q recent meeting
OF the people it was
Resolved, That when we contrast the prlncely
eqnipage the solid gold dinner service Of the Fed
era' Executive. and The exlravagant salaries aud
Prerequisites ct his subordinate, paid in gold and
silver, with the distressed, humbled and tattered
condition Of the People, we cannot but excam
that it is indeed Gold for the Office holders and
Rags fer the people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

U5-E. ID. Barber lately went all the way from
Middlebury TO Windsor county 10 an an,i-slavery
meeting, and there used his hest efforts to have
Lieut.. Gov. Camp eensured and third party
started The anti slavery men, much to theircred-
it, resolved to do no such things The oft 1isap
pointed candidate of the ocoiocos caught Tar
tar"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Go ahead! We hear encouraging accounts Of
the progress OF Harrison and Reform, even in
the srcng holds ofthe enemy. Buchonan's speech
and John Davis noble reply are opening the eyes
many who have heretofore sustained the adj.
ministration. Friends, despair not even in the
strongest holds of Van Burenism. Scatter light
and truth: with these weapons we shall conquer
glorio usly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

c. lngerso a son of &. J. Ingersoll, who is tn
deavoling to Dust Mr.. Naylor from Congress has
challenged his fathers opponent to mortal combat.
MIR. MAYOR very calmly ut the bearer OF the cha-
lenge s'ut of the house. 1t seems from this, that
lngers, III despairs Of getting Naylor out of the way
by The committee reflections, and therefore choos-
es pow der and bull. bad sign, this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Gen. Harrison at present declines all invitations
10 purale oflhe Inequalities his political friends
Tile first invitation he will accept wlll he All inv
taion from The people to visit Washington on the
4th of March lS4l. Prentice.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

iEyp Our thanks are due to Mr. Sade for his very
able sl' 'ech on slavery; we shall publish part OF
il. Ais to friend, for valuable address from
the pen of Hon. John Davis, on domestic indus
try: tbs I, too, will be used.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

tE5-S &c the remarks of Senator Prenlss on the
land qu eston. BY the by, we have not yet been
go fortui late as to obtain the speech Of Senator
Phelps on the same subject
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

p5-lhe editor of the Patriot is to issue small
political paper. Well let the Democratic Wigs
meet them with "The Harrisonian;" that is the
remedy,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Currency Iiakering The number of persons
thrown out Of employment in this country, by the
distressed state of the times, is computed at neal
one million
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

What has become of Granny harrson's petit
cont p LoeofocO aper.
The Van Buren, party have made a shif oft
N, q. Bee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

"The State Paper" johnson, has changed ow.
ners, and the marx is removed. P. s. This paper
publishes circular address of the Wing State
Committee. Thank ye, gentlemen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

t5-ln another place will be found an article de
Dying the locofoco allegations oil immense fraud
900 illegal votes counted Tor Naylor," &c. &c.
which have been going the rounds recently. Mr..
NayIor has published M address to the public, da-
ted on the 18th inst, in which he says: "there has
not been single Illegal vote or single fraud
proved" The simple ruth is, that testimony has
been yet taken only on the side Of Ingersol and
unfortunately for tina, worthy would. have-been
tory in revolutionary times, his evidence is mere
ly of the hear-Say sort. What think the people of
the locofoco presses, which would fores'a public
opinion, by publishing mere runors. and that too,
when ouly one side ofihe case has been examined
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

CG-Why don't friend Moore send us his music.
al paper ? Not copy lave we seen, since the
first nun lber.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Geo w. Barker, Esq. has retired from the VI.
Patriot. J. 7. Marston, Esq, is now proprietor
and editor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

To this we may still further add, that in North
Carolina, Tennessee aud Illinois, the chances are
greatly in favor of Harrison and that in Penn.
sylvania and Virginia, which are conceded by the
New Yorker to Van Buren,, the chances are just
about equal On the whole, we believe the elec-
ton of WIN. HENRY HARRISON, the Farmer cfhc
North Bend, is CERTAIN, should his life he
spared aud the People of the United States once
more enjoy tie rriyIlege Of electing a Pfesdent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

"A bet, ,choW take the BET? A government Office
holder told a poor wood-chopper the other day
that Gen. Harrison was u coward and hs could
prove il. The reply was poser swell, by
gosh if that aint whopper. What, old Tip
coward, ha? Warnt Washington coward TOO?
Now III bet you my new axe, mister that there
is more boys in Washington county named arter
Harrison since the last war than there is arIer
Washington" Good! Wei 90 the wood chop
uers halves. Who'll take the bet?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30
TnE VICTORY I

The last New Yorker contains a table of the
electoral votes claimed by both parties thus:
Van Buren,, lS states, 240
Harrison, 10 states, 237
The editor says, the states which there is the
least dispute about, will probably go ms follows;
Harrison 13l
Van Buren, no
Leaving New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina,
Tennessee and Illinois to settle the contest. Now
let us carry out the calculation. New Jersey and
Maryland both went for i'urrison in '36 when
circumstances were much more unfuvornbe than
now. We consider them certain add their vote
(lS) Tor Harrison, and give all the rest to Van Blu
rem, and the result is thus
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-03-30

Reduction Of Wages. The federal government
has begun the work and, us usual at The tcrong
end. From the n. Y. papers we learn, that the
wages of the laborers in the Navy yards have been
cut down; and in the Massachusetts papers it
is stated that the laborers in the national urnory
at Springfield, are required to do an increased
amount of labor without nn increase in price. -
Why are the Woodworking laborers cut down, and
the lazy lounging eectioneering Office holders
permitted to escape?
The Philadelphia Spirit of the Times of Mon
day, IAN administration paper,) uses the following
language on this subject:
whist we freely acknowledge ourselves the
friends of economy in every department Of The
government, regret TO see that IN all retrenci-
men,s now, us ever The first b.oW Is made at the
mechanic and The ddy iabOrer and yet in all advan-
ces they are the very last 70 rise Admitting that
the reduction should take place, il will amour; 10
very small sum TO the governmental mere drop
in The bucket--and that drop taken too from Il
drain from the great government reservoir that
drives Il greater power, yielding more substan-
lial return, with less profit to the operative than
any or all other leading from it, No; if economy
be the object, lie, it be general, and pass through
every grade in the service and last of all lei it be
made on the laIorer whose daily pittance is seen
TO he barely sufficient 10 appease the daily wants
of family and which bank fluctuations, should
| he gain n dollar 10 day, robs him of to morrow
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25
rWENTY-sIXTH CoNGREss---lst SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

. ~ h"f ~s AS'b'
The SPEAKER announced that the first business
IN order was the resolution reported from the Commit
tee of Elections by Mr.. Campbell, chairman, asking
the House 10 grant that committee the privilege TO
have all printing done which is deemed necessary TO
facilitate the investigation of the New Jersey disputed
election.
The question pending when the resolution was last
under consideration, was the motion of Mr.. Cave John.
son to amend the proposition.
The question immediately before the House was the
appeal of the gentleman from Massachusetts,, Mr..
Adams,D from the decision of the Speaker, that it was
not in order for the gentleman from New York (Mr.
F,llmore) to read to the House the resolution or pro-
: ceedings of the Committee of Elections, not then in
possession of the House, and which it was proposed to
print.
The point of order was discussed at considerable
length, Mr.. BANKS of Va. taking an active part in
the Debate.
Mr.. BRIGGS addressed the House at some length
in opposition to the decision of the Chair, urging that,
in order 10 know whether a paper should be printed or
not, a member was entitled first to know It's contents,
or that he must otherwise vote in the dark. Not only
had the House the right to discuss in general terms the
proceedings of n committee on the motion to print, but
every member had the right to be present, and witness
The proceedings of the committee. He agreed with
Mr.. Banks that they could not discuss the %propriety OF
individual votes of the members of the committee.
Mr.. B.. had not concluded when, the morning hour
having elapsed, the House, on motion of Mr.. JONES
Of Virginia, called for the orders of the day.
Mr.. GRAVES asked leave at this time to have re-
ferred certain documents, which were read for intor-
formation, and which are as follows:
Whereas on the Goth oflast month n member of this
House addressed 10 the Postmaster General The follow
ing letter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25
Nrw ORLrAss, February ~.

NEW ORLEANS, February IL.
CALAMIToUs FIRE.-That magnificent structure, the
ST. Louis Exchangc-the pride and ornament OF our
city-built less than two years ago, at a cost of nearly a
million of dollars, is now a smouldcring heap OF RUNS,
with nothing remaining but the naked and fractured
walls, which have been deeply scathed by the con-
suming element.
The fire occurred between the hours of three and
four o'clock, yesterday morning. II was first discover
ed in a room in the fourth story in the rear of the
building.
Very little Of the furniture was saved, and the great
er portion of that was much damaged by the fire and
water. Most of the inmates of the establishment lost
all their personal effects.
The destruction of this splendid cstablishnent-in-
volving, as it does, the loss of at least six hundred
thousand dollars-is the most disastrous conflagration
which we have ever had to record in New Orleans. 1t
has thrown the community, and especially the first mu-
~nicipalty, into complete gloom and consternation-
The ST. Louis Exchange was the pride and the boast of
the ancient population of our city, and it is difficult TO
conceive the sorrow into which this disaster has plung-
ed them. The loss is estimated at between six hun
dred and eight hundred thousand dollars, of which
S2oO,0O0 only are covered by insurance.
Heavily as this calamity has fallen on our citizens,
such is the powerful feeling existing on the subject,
that subscription lists for rebuilding the exchange were
circulated yesterday even before the flames were ex-
tinguished, A very considerable amount has already
been subscribed. Lists are opened at the Citizens
Bank, at the Consolidated Association, and at Mcssrs.
Roger and Lahatut. The Improvement Bank has de-
clared its intention of Immediately rebuilding the Ex-
change, and in this praiseworthy enterprise that insti-
tuition viii not only be sustained BY the community, but
will be aided by the liberal conduct of The Consolidated
Association and Citizens Bank, both of which have
placed sums varying from $4,000 TO Sl5O,0OO, at the
disposal of the Improvement Bank. The prefer of
the Citizens Bank especially, has been most generous,
inasmuch as her directors have offered $50, 900 to the
bank without interest. We have every reason to be-
lieve that many months will not elapse before we shall
have another Exchange erected on the site of the one
now in ruins.-Bee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25

TnE BRIrIsm on ruE MAINE BoRnER.-lt would
appear from the following from the Portland Advertiser,
published on the authority Of Gen. Farnum, that the
British are as active on the border as if they were con-
tempIating another seven years war. That paper says:
"Thc barracks OF the Portage Road, near the head of TcmHscou-
IN Lake. are now occupied by two hundred British troops of the
eleventh regiment, commanded by Maj. Chamlcy. The barracks
are two stories high, sufficient 10 quarter, he thinks, from 400 Ia
coo men. The British have also Duilt a large guard house, beside
officers quarters, engineers quarters, store houses, a large cook
hnnsc-the buildings thus erected, being eight in number. They
have also commenced building a stockade-2O0 or 300 feet Of
which are completed,-to enclose the whole of the above men.
toned buildings. During the present season, they have built bar
racks near the foot of the lake, on the southcry side Of the NADIA
waska river, sufficient. to quarter from 300 10 $40 men, where eight
men arr stationed. They have further fitted up this season, a new
two story house for barracks, about twelve miles below the mouth
of the Madawaska, on the southcrly side o: ST. Johns river, suih-
cient for qnartrring from $50 TO 200 mcn-in taking care Of which,
from one 10 three men are employed"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25
RICHMO
Republican Convention.

The Convention adjourned on Saturday MOI, :,
O'clock-after a session OF near six hours. TIL" !.
nimouslv adopted a long and efficient Aidre.x 1A'
People Of Virginia; of which 10000 copies wo,. y
dered to be printed in pamphlet form. A subsc,,,,.t
was made for establishing a cheap, week!v noIg..
sheet, and measures were taken for cxtcndln, =, -
scription. An Electoral Ticket was formed (, = W
trail Committee, and Committees Of Vigilance ana ~
respondence for the counties and %boroughs Of III. r.
monwealth were duly organized. Various o,be.
solutions were adopted, Of which due notice will h =
ken in the Journal, that will appear on THURSDAY ma,
inc. The Address Will appear in the ENQUIRER -,
course of this week. or the beginning Of the -
The utmost good feeling and harmony Of OPERA.
prevailed during The whole Convention. 4 gene
emulation appeared TO inspire them all, 10 see wiyrs@
them could do most good for the common cause. NJ
met in fine spirits. a communion Of kindred fccT,.
and the communication of one to the other respect.
the state of the public sentiment in their rcs,er..
districts exalted and confirmed th.s tonr-apd !.
parted in the utmost good feeling, plcdginr 10 %,
other, when they returned TO the bosom Of then q.
stituents, TO spare no efforts to promote the triumph
the Republican cause. Not a moments doubt apps,,
to darkrn the horizon. Every one was buovant. 81.
one excited and cxhilirated-Every one appeared i.
tcrmined to do his duty. As one Of the Dclc,,,
writes US, so did they all seem TO feel: ave vii! s.
the Wings through the State IN The Spring, ana tA'o..
the Nation in the Fall.
In the Fall, we will carry Martin Van Duren
about 10000 ma~jority-and in the Spring, we ii
carry a majority Of the Legislature. .As a; prcscn,
visrd, ave Shall carry either Princess Anne or Naa,
mond Cor both one or two Delegates in Norfolk cour,
Amelia, Charlotte or Cumberland, Patrick, prrh.
Henry, Diuwiddic, Caroline, Bath, Pocahonta<. R,
sell, Logan, Mason aud Jackson, Marshall, two N N
mongolia, Tyler; and we have strong hopes Of succos
ine in other counties, &c, but which we will no, 5,
city at present, for want OF the specific ln;5Ima,.
which would Justify so %sanguinc a calculation B
.etcrnal vigilance is the price of Liberty We NH
snare no etfort-wc must lose no time. We mus,
all np and adding! Let each man act, as # the vii.
election were his own. We call especially on Z,
County Committees 10 do every thing IN the. pow.
Their names will appear in the course OF a few Ia.
We shall succeed, If we bat do our duty. The WI.
have lost ground, and arc daily losing ground % Y
rinia-and many are throwing off the incubus % d
Harrisburg Nominee, and rcjoInjng their ancient 5ra.
rem. Put forth all your strength, Republicans Of Y
rinia-and you rescue THIS good old CominOnwrs
from the hands Of the F!ilistines IN tn" next Legs
turc. You will carry your two Senators o! tie e.
ed Sta,es-bcat the Wing candidate, and battle a
the Renegade, Rivcs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25
NINE DAYS LATER FROM ENGLhS

NlNB DShS LA Eh fhoh NpI'N.Nb
New YORK, Feb. l9.-The ship Tarrolinta, Captain
Smith, has arrived this morning from Liverpool, having
left that port on the 18th of January. We received by
her Liverpool papers to the day of her sailing, with
London dates TO the Sd.
The money market was easier. Stocks were rising.
The state oftrade in Manchester improving; and cotton
I'd. per ID. higher.
OF political news there is none.
Rum0rcd .MaiStcriat Ch0nycs-Marquis of Norman
by to go to Paris as British Ambassador, Vice Lord
Granville. Lord Granville TO 90 to India as Governor
General, Vice Lord Auckland. Lord Ebrington to take
Lord Normandy place in the Home Office, and the
Duke Of Dcvonshirc to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
The corn market had not advanced-the averages
were lower, and consequently the duties had increased.
The duty on foreign wheat was raised 10 POS. ID. per
quarter; on flour, to rs. per Dbl. American -four in
bond had been sold at previous quotations.
The stock of Cotton on hand, on 3lst Dee, was 2oO,-
400 bales, of which 20G, 000 is in Liverpool.
The deliveries TO the trade during the year were
] ,05S,G76 bales.