Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-07-20
nT-SIGNS AND TOKENS.-n
.qno,her farming. Here are fifteen democrats
OF Middlesex: heai ye them:
WHO HAS CHANGEDp


ell have changed their political views, they deem
motion of truth, TO meet these reports in this pub
lac manner. That we have ever cultivated aud
arrlemy cherished the principles Of democracy
promulgated lay Jefferson, Madison and Monroe,
is true; and that we rendered Our support TO The
administration of Martin Van Buren,, in the hope
that he would practice upon those great and good
principles, - laid down by The fathers of dempc-
racy, is equally true: But when we view the man
ncr IN which lhr Sub Treasury Bill has been i'm
posed upon this nation, through the violation OF
state rights, the subServiency OF the executive
presses and the 0.ciuusnuss the federal Office
holders, though thrice rejected by the people; and
when reflect on the consequences this delete
rjous measure has had, and VIA have, upon the
prosperity of Our country, in the reduction OF the
value of property aud the wages of labor, and al
so Oh the great extension Of executive power and
patronage; when we the vast increase of our
national expenses, which, in The most favorable
point of view presented by the friends of the pres
ent administration, is more than double that OF
John Quincy Adams, which we all thought and
denounced as eKtravagaNt7 when we witness tile
neglect which agricultural, manufacturing and
commercial interests endure, by withholding that
encouragement which n sound and adequate cur
rency would yield when we reflect aron the lie
spotic and unfeeing language used 10y the present
national incumbent, i'm substance that the people
look 10 the government for too mich-lhat the
government will take care of itself, and the people
mast take care of themselves" when we witness
the bold attempt OF the friends Of the presen, ad
minislration in defiance of law and justice, to de-
priye the old states of their share ia the public
lads, leyidently fer the purpose Of securing wes-
tern yotes by ceding to thenew states adj the pub
lie lands within their respective limits OH condi-
ton Of their paying only one hag Of the proceeds
into the national treasury and finally, when a
mong many other things, we witness the vile at
tempt making to perPetuate power ia the same
hands, in violation of the great republican prnci
pile OF rotatieR ia Office -eRndor, truth aud ualr-
oiism constrai as to adm that must either
abandon the further support of Me-. Vau buren,, or
must by our further adherence abandon our long
cherished Isrincres of democracy.
Jealousy Of executive power, one OF the
first lessons incncated by our republican, fathers.
Absolute acquieseuce in de will and decisions OF
the majority, the vital principle OF republics
economy in the public expenses, that lahour may
be lightly bur,hened encouragement of agricul-
ture, and commerce, as it's hund-naid were IL
rnong those principles which, to the language
of the illustrious Jefferson, form the bright con.
sleation which has gone before u.s. and guided
our steps through an age OF revolution and refor-
mation- They should be the creed OF our peti-
cal laith--the hook Of civic instruction the
touch stone by which to- try che services Of those
wo trust" We therefore announce cur ahaudon
ment Of Mr. Van Buren, because he has abandoned
these great democratic principles; aud we cordial
iy embrace aud supper, the nomination Of VIM.
Henry Harrison, because he processes these prin
cipes, and becaltsc in long life OF integrity, faith
funess and patriotism, we have a guaranty that
lie will carry out the great principles OF democra-
cy We therefore respectfully submit it TO the CON
seencious judgment of all, whose democracy ex-
tends to principles, to determine who has changed.
Horace Snow, K. j. Hill,
Jesse Flint, Jr. Orena Hoyt,
Jesse Flint, Asa Warren,
David Barnet Chester Barnet,
George Phelps, John Hilton,
Samuel Barnet, Smith Barnet
Joseph Barnet,
Mildlesex, July, 1910.
The undersigned having been suspected of the
crime Of Locofocoism," takes this opportunity to
inform his friends and the public that whatever
other sins he may be guilty OF, he fondly hopes
and trusts that he has been guilty OF 40 act OF
deed which should cause foul aud black sRspi-
cion to rest upon him, as THAT he has deserted the
Patriai Farmer Harrison, and given his coun
tenanee aud support 10 "dandy' Van Barren.
THAYER TO WNSEND.
MiddIesex, Jnly, 1870
The Grenada Reporter (Mississppi) has hauled
down the Van Buren, flag and hosted that of Har-
rsop.
Four new Wing papers noticed the past tive
weeks from Whitehall N. Y, Manchester, N
H.. Bratueboro., VT, aad Rochester, n. Y.
We learn from lecofoco paper that the Auler
lean Sentinel-which has been the most respec
cable if not most influential administration pape
in rennsy lvania-goes for Harrison and Reform.
Gov. Casey of Illinois came out for Harrison
long since, but we believe we did not notice th
fact at the time.
Extract Of letter frem gentleman at For
Mejgs 20 his friend at New Haven. dated Jun,
10Th Many Van Buren, men have changed thei
minds respecting Harrison since they saw an,
heard him. They say they were deceived"
Judge Walker, oae OF the most influential mel
ia Mississippi, and who has hitherto been stron
administration man, has come out for Harrison
and taken the stump in his support.
The Rochester Democrat of the 22d ult. bring
us the names of tweRty three voters Of the tow
of Alexander all Of whom voted for Gen. lack
son, and most Of them for Mr.. Van Busen, VIII
now go for Harrison.
Another Remuneration. At the lie celebration
at Lockburne, Ohio. "a recent supporters of NJ
Van Buren, sent communication TO the CHAIR
man of the festival, committing themselves TO tn
sepport Of General Harrison.
The Hon. William C. Rives is making the cir
cult OF Western Virginia and addressing The pea