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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26
Laborer. And the Laborers; Mr.. Sen

Laborer. And the Laborers; Mr.. SEN
Senator. Yes the lsborers will get
kind ola general benft, which is not very
easy to explain-but still, they aoil know
,0hen 1t comes.
La6orer. VOW don't suppose, Mr. Sem
ator that the benefits which the officers are
to receive from the Sub Treasury bill is
any reason why they are in its favor, do
your
Senator. Oh, no! by no means. They
are in its favor because it is for the good Of
the party. They don't want any thing
from it themselves.
Laborer. wish could be little more
sartin about this reducing the price of la
Dor, being such good thing.
Senator. You must rely little on your
party-they will do every thing right.
Laborer. Yes know that; hut now in
our town, neighbor Leavenworth's factory
is stopped, and all his hands are discharged
| used to get good wages, and money was
plenty; but now labor is down, nobody has
any employment, and cannot get six
pence.
Senator. Itell you neighbor, you must
have confidence. |, is a good thing TO
have labor down. can now hire man to
work in my garden next summer for eight
dollars month, instead of sixteen, by
which | shall make clean saving of fifty
dollars.
Lab0rer. But will that be benefit to
the laboring man or to you.
Senator. 1t will be kind of inciden-
tai benefit to me, and a kind of natural con-
sequence to him.
Laborer. / cannot exactly see; Mr. Sem
ator, how labor is benefited by having wa
ges reduced one-half Some of our neigh
bors have notion that the Office holders
are in favor of it because their salaries will
then be worth more than they are now.
Senator. 1t is certain that the thing
will work so. But, then, it is only kind
of incidental benefit.
Laborer. But do you think they really
mean to benefit themselves at the expense
ofthe laborlng classes!
Senator. Oh, mol! They are high
minded race Of men who wnnld dc "otl..
ing for themselves
Laborer. But they always stick mighty
close to their offices.
Senator Yes-but they 60 for their
principles and their party.
Laborer. Their principles and their
party, you must confess, always lie along
the same road with their own interests.
Seuator. That may be, but it is mere
~ incidental.
Laborer. 1t may be SO, Mr. Senator,
but still | can't exactly see why all the in.
cidental benef should go to the office-hold-
ers, and all the natural consequences, as
you call them, should operate to depress
labor and discourage industry. Good
morning Mr. Senator, when l have time
will cal! and converse further with you.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26
We quote the following article from the
Express:

"The estate Of the late Robert Lenox.
is decidedly the largest ever left by any
in this city. The personal estate alone,
without counting a doubtful claim, and
consisting mostly Of bonds and mortgages
on property in this city, amounts to So
443, 565 SIS, or nearly two and half mill
ions, The whole property is over three
millions. BY his WILL his son will receive,
it is believed, over two millions, and each
of his daughters about hundred thousand
dollars. This immense estate WAS accum-
uated by the industry Of one man, and
that too, without ever taking dollar over,
lawful interest.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26
WHAT AN OPPONENT THINKS
OF THE PROSPECTS OF GEN.
HARRISON.

The Tory papers pretend to give no
credit to the accounts with which they are
meeting in every direction ofthe movement
of the people. But all are not SO bind
The following candid acknowledgement is
from the Charleston Courier, a paper in
favor of Van Buren,. Does that appear to
think that the enthusiastic zeal which is
stimulating the whole Wing party from
New Brunswick to the Oregon is ''manu-
featured to order?'
We deem it right to make our readers
aware that contrary to our original expec-
tation, the prospects Of Gen. HARRISON for
the next Presidency are improving and
Frightening. Division and schism no long
er distract and paralize the Wings, but
are united in solid phalanx, from one end
of the Union to the other, and moving
heaven and earth by vigorous, concentra-
ted and enthusiastic efforts, to accomplish
the overthrow Of the present administration
and the triumph of their favorite candi-
date. The financial folles of the admin
istra,ion (much to our regret,) give Gen.
Ii. an advantage of position, which calls
for the most active counter exertions on
the part Of the powers that be, to whom
Notwithstanding their financial sins, we
yet cling with the fondnoss Of old affection,
and gratitude founded on their noble and
gallant stand for the rights of the South,
the integrity Of the Constitution and the
peace of the Union"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26
Notice to Luumber-Dealers.

vNHE subscriber having been for twenty years
constantly engaged in working Lumber, and
for FIVE years legally qualified in the art Of Survey
iHg continues to offer his services as above. ia
yors graefay received, and punc.ually attended to
BY SAMUEL EAMEs. Surveyor Of Lsm1er.
Bath, July "a, 1884 lyK
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26

True greatness is only the Inheritance
of the pure in heart.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26

A Prophecy Mr. Profit, an able Rep
resentative in Congress from Indiana, was
predicting the other day in the House of
Representatives, to some of the Van Blu
rem members, the result oftbe next Presi-
dentll election, which was that General
Harrison would reelected. He told them
that his prophecies had always come to
pass, for che was not only Profit, but the
son ola Profit" [Cin Rep.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26
POLITICAL.

The following Dialogue conveys much i'm
portant instruction, in SO simple form, that we
cannot resist the inclination to lay it before oul
readers.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26

The whole west is rising for Harrison
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-26

From the Connecticut Courant.
DIALOGUE BETWEEN A LABORER
AND AN EX-SENATOR. (NILES.)
Il
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18

gainst him. Gen. Jackson was elected; and TO my
regret found that he pursued tho very course that
Mr.. Adams had been charged with pursuing. He
appointed officers solely and avowedly for parli
ian purposes, and sough, every and all means to
enlarge tho domain of Executive power. lie was
succeeded by Mr.. Van Buren, who not only follows
in tho footsteps of Gen. Jackson in this respect,
but he has increased tho power of the Federal Exc
cutive, not only beyond any former example, hut
beyond all former calculations. His little finger is
indeed thicker than John Adams loins, and FEEDER
aism IL debated IN tho same proportion. If all the
charges against J. @. Adams had been truo they
would bear no comparison with the conduct of Mr.
Van Buren,. What was the birgain with Henry
Clay, granting all that has been said of it, TO Van
Buren's infamous coalition with Mr.. Calhoun ?
What tho removal Of Isaac Hill from the printing
Of the laws, IN comparison with the removals and
appointments under Van Buren,? l was always op
posed TO Federalism, and am still. l voted II
gainst John Adams because he was a Federalist.
I voted against J. q. Adams because then Mought
no was Federast, and shall against Van
Buren, because he is a Fcderalist. i caro- not for
the name-it is the principle. l have long since
ceased TO regard men parties Democratic
while they practice tho rankest Federalism.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18

many for one half of tho actual cost in this coun
try. 1t the other day that saw nm extract
from an English paper which stated tbat whilst
the cutlery manufactured in Germany was equal in
quality with the British, it was so reduced in price
that the latter would have To abandon the manufac
ture altogether"
Such being the fact, how are our manufacturers
going to successfully compete with tho manufactu-
rers of France and Germany, who hire their labor
for from nine tac0mty cents per day, and
board ihcmselvss1 Unless protected by Tariff,
it s idio to suppose they can. Otherwise our man
ufacturing interest must, BIO destroyed, and evory
branch of industry suffer most tuinous consoqusnc-
cs, and none more than agriculture
Farmers! Mechanics! and laborers is there not
cause for alarms We wish not to create unneces.
sary fears. But we ask you TO consider this sub
ect seriously aud you do not discern in tho signs
of tho times, moy emenis threatening anarchy and
dcspotism then greatly mistake tho laws which
govern cause and effect. Already has our govern
ment adopted financial scheme, borrowed from
tho old world, where they have no other curren-
cy than gold and silver, and now the same federal
usurpers threaten to destroy the protection to A
merican industry and bring down tho iaborers OF
this count ry to level with the sers of Russia q
build up an aristocrdcy Of the rich who will rule
over and Cypress them! Frocmcn, think Of these
things!--FrGnkLin Messenger.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
rs there FRO cause for a1arHaae
TIE ADMINISTRATION Us. THE INTER
ESTS OF THE NORTH.

|
1" our last we commented upon the absolute no
'ner'can Industry; and from extracts taken from
the Globe the GDctat orga" of the Government, it
appeared that tho friends Of protective tariff had
not much to hope from the Administration. 1t al.
so appeared that General Harrison was decidedly
in favor of II protective policy. 1t is considered
that the tariff question will soon ucito1c Tho puhc
,0ird ,,o,o ,ox;o,,,,, ,h, I c.,:
"''''" '"0'' e'''"u"'y '""' II o'o' "iS something
must bo done to increase orr revenue, and Mr.. Nor
veil. n Van Buren member of Congress, from Mi
ob;o,, boc,ro ,ho ,,,o or g., I, .,.; o,
"'''' WV .',s' VI us "'o SeS9''" 'P'"P"s'''
MI early "ee'hS Oh inc next sosso" 10 consider THIS
subject Ono Of two why's must be adopted either
| nv n tariff duties on imnortoton of G,reian pro
| ,, c..
"uce an" or ny olreet '"H"'on' ('S
acting space OF every freeman. )-IIGnce, il be-
comes every C,comnn 10 examine this suhioct scri
o,,I, g.. ~, ,,.,,xos r. ,t
.,'.n, - INV '".''' '''''.'' j. """p.'"
'hero VIII DC mn enre rev oluton IN tn" condition
Of the country.
Tho ,ros, nrom;,or, MN, IN ,ho Viii, ror,, oro
~,
N"""" :" w "' "'"''S W P'o'''"N" '"m VIM"
The reverse holds trua ms regards tho administration
party Washington, Monroe Jefferson, md other
pr,o;aor,e coil n,,,.I, -, ,,,o;, u,...,s g.. ,ho
W. WV
lc""'a@oheht "' Ah'r'c"" ihouS'ry n"t arrange hs
/, may appear, Mr. Vnn Burcn has mover snid
word in either Of his messages for tho protection of
the manui aciuring intcrosts And if we would
learn on which side NIr. Van Buren, and his party
is nrrayod, wo can hes, infer from tho language Of
the o0ic,aL organ tho Globe MS published in our
last, and The annexed. The editor of the Globe of
the 9TH of February last, speaking of his course
in reference to the tariff and notification. says:
'siho South opposed Nullifcnon and in this
INC h'"n" supported tho south But did not tho
- -, h, "i'or' we ,r,H re- w -,
which provoked tho remedy proposcd bv south
Carolna'-a wrong which would have JUSTiFI-
En me most extreme remedy II there mad been n"
entuckv no. hnlncd - orran;zo nm onnosi,;on ~
Mr. CLAy's sordid scheme Of eloctionoering. couch
cd on his American system, ard by preamble and
r m%IIMT,mI IN Wh'ch INC INhifr WAo ~
pubic meeting held nj tho seat of Goye,nment. con-
tribu,ed something to arouse the OPPOSITION Of
The democracy OF the State 20 n measure, for
nr, $4,000 '';" n'o ''4,r t~1M
THE NJJJIIFIERS CORDIALLY in br;pc;no
| up FOR public judgment the cold -blooded and sol.
hsh authors 81 the CRIMINAL MEASURE
"'' .""" ~. ,":'u e'ua"s'',e" VIZ pence
,ha, they have chosen nmono rho frst IN mako nm
example of tho Editor Of the National Inellise en-
Ger, who has been from The beginning, prominent
- IT,; S wv -, ~ a. ' ~" "'""'' eo'""" III
| W.T., ~. c.;o...r So.; ,.,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18

liticni mud social condiuons, abou, rich
and poor, nbom tho aristocracy md the
we'll born, nhont the banks and bank niiu-
ence, connected with party all struggling TO
gain power, and establish monarchy in the
place of tn is tree republic. Now sir, / beg 10
tell you what in my limited capacity appears to
be true, for I have had, by your libera,ty
and some others, an opportunity TO SEQ the ar.
guinens on both sides of The great questions
that agtate this nation: and clearly do 1 see,
that the Opposition hare the argument, and moth
ing would impede the force thereof, hut the
trarntne!s of party. Bur among the people, the
sllackles are falling off in most astonishing
manner. You, sir, with all your allegations and
accusations, have filled TO show one single in
stance where the Opposition have assumed lille.
gtmnte powers, or advocated doctrines adverse
10 the interests of this Republic.
The fact is, Mr. Smith, you have put the sad
die on the wrong horse. If there ever was n
party in this country, who aimed Mt unlimited
control and monarchy itself--a party that ever
has violated the Constitution and the laws, that
has Frustrated every interest Of this country-it
is that party with which you are associated. II
remains for Inc only TO say to you, tina; the peo-
pie Of your ,iistric, satisfied that you have
inisrepresented them ant, will this fall, pnce a
more worthy servant i'm your sent, and without
any personal luminosity towards you,
| remain, yours with respect,
HAMILTON BABCOCK.
.4iburgh, IT., July 10, lS40
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
LETT BE REMEMBERED.

That tho terms clog Cabin and Hard Cider
were not MS tho false hearted viliiers the Van
Buren, ranks unblushingly assert, taken uPby the
Wings to be used as catch words; but wore snccr
ingy cast by opponents, in the outset, upon the
excellent Harrison, ms reProach, which they fool
ishly thought would ruin him with tho people.
Bear in mind, fellow freemen, TINT soon nftor Gen
Harrison nominated by tho Harrisburg Conven
ton tho Baltimore Republican, Loco Foco print,
published the G,Iowing:--
"GIVE HIM A BARREL OF HARD CIDER,
"AND SETTLE A PENSION OF Two THOU
"SAND A YEAR UPON HIM, AND MY
"WORD FOR TT, HE WILL SIT TIE RE,
"MAINDER OF HIS DAYS IN HIS LOG CAB
GIN BY TIE SIDE OF "SEA-COAL" FIRE,
"AND STUDY MORAL PHILOSOPHY
Tho same number Of tho Same paper that con,
tanned the above, also put forth the followng-ns
if the idea was too good not to bo repeated:
"A PRopos,rroN.-H ,oas proposcd time
"sinrn that Gen. Harrison should he presented noi
ga barrol Of IlAnD CIDER, condition IF his rctir
cling fran the field as candidate for the Prosidcn-
"cy,
Worry shortly after, tho New York Evening Post.
in ridicule Of Cen us medium circumstances as
to property, insuitod him md his friends in this
"Grn. HarriStns porcrtY has daoaktd the Sy'npn
'y Of The ladies Of this district and they no,o
eat ,cork getting n subscription tn supply the
{" 'acar aoorn hero ,Dih suit Of clothes. IF go"
share any aid shoes, old boots, oM hats, or old
"stockingS, send them an, and MeH 'oiH be for'oard
''ed to tho 'hero Of .North Bend
Beautifully hns the Evening Journal in the par.
agrnph below, turned tho intended scandal into
praise:
Wo thank tho enemy foi giving us tho Loo Can
IN AZ Wing emblem IT il n most fitting illustra
ton of our principles. IT carries tho mind back 10
period Of republican simplicity, when our rnlors
were faithful and honest. Fortunately our country
is not so old in years. nor orr people so cnorvntod
by luxury, to forget their Log Cabin origin We
all know that patriotism resides among our yconan
nv. The watch fires Of Liberty guarded and
fed by tho jewellers IN Log Cabins We ar" proud
therefore, Of the opportunity of supporting Log
Cabin candidate for President Wej"yiully ncccpt
the Log Cabin coat Of arms
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18

u,pMs-TuE CALEpoSrAN will be published
EIH At a., 90 per annum, or at 81 so If paid IN
IS %nai w with be SIX oons% %"
from ~" nav. No paper will be discontinued
as o Srrcafages paid except at the option OF
'"S advertisements will be inserted for tho Gus
hsy ~ isS S @ %
nuhShed otherwise they will be inserted till for
';d md charged accordingly
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
NOT THE PITTANCE OF EUROPEAN sERFS AND
WEST INDIA NEGROES.
SUB-TREASURY ARGUMENTS.

"TURN CoATs."-Shouls your tailor spoil
your cloth, or your shoemaker spoil your leath.
er; should your inborer leave your fences down
and suffer your neighbor's or your own cattle to
destroy your crops while lie was traipsing over
the country electioneering; should your lawyer
manage your cause negIigen,ly or unsI ilfuy;
or should your merchant charge an exhorb;tant
price for goods sent by your neighbor servant
or child; whe would have the impudence to
call you "turn coat" because of your not con.
tinuing to employ that tailor, or shoe maker, or
lawyer, or to deal with that merchant? And are
you under greater obligation TO support public
than private man, if the one or the other be
found on trial, not trust. worthy? In private
matters man might feel himself more a, liberty
to indulge his wn,nseys; but in the selection Of
public officers, he owes sacred duty 10 Ills
country. The practice OF denouncing as "turn-
coats" every one who has the Independence 10
plough straight 'ahead' rather Than CATER the
rcd hoifer," is Of mos, pernicions consequence;
and every such dehuncinion ought TO he met
with prompt and wilhering rcbnke.-When a
public man whose action more immediately and
directly affects the interests of his constituents,
departs from their views of constitutional law,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
LABORERS WANTTHE WA
GEES OF FREEMEN!

NOT THE PITTANCE OF EUROPEAN sERFS AND
WEST INDIA NEGROES.
SUB-TREASURY ARGUMENTS.
"ReGluce The wages of labor. calhoun.
| ''Ynu must reduce the value Of property
Buchanan.
Model the fnanc ui branch Of your govern.
ment after Cuba."-(W Walker.
Establish n system Of collection disbursement
aud safe keeping ofthe public money like that
dopteh in China" " Globe.
| Establish n hard ,oneyigovernment BEN
ton.
"The Sub Treasury is now in operation, and
will continue in operation through the years
| 1889, 40 and Al IN SPITE OF LAMENTATIONS
HERE OR ELsEwHERE.''-Camhrclc
1--WE must reduce labor low, and bring things
to their specie va lue ."-Senntors Buchanan and
Walker.
"To the Southern Sta!es-- 10 the whole cotton,
rice, tobacco and sugar growing region--now so
grievously afflicted with the Of the paper
sysen--Io all this region ! would say, study the
financial history ofHoNtnd, France, and Cuba
loHo,o their example, emulate their solid currency.
Initiate Them
Mr. Benton's speech, january Is.
''To the other States would say, do The like"
-ib.
81 nrdcn,ly desire 10 see this country in the
same happy condition as the Island Of Cuba. -
Senator Walker.
Il coincide in The sentiment of the Senator
'Dorcn trM The ,cages Of labor" cxr!aims the
administration. "DoiOn ,c,th The administrationr'
respond the lnbo!ers.
4 SIGN THAT SPEAKS VoLUMEs.--The State
Eagle of Saturday last n violent I.ocofoco paper,
published n, Hartford, Connecticut, has come
out for Harrison. The editor has been n sup,
porter Of Jackson and Van Bnrcn eight or nine
ye,rs, bat in his last number he takes strong
ground against the admin Strulion, and has dis
solved all conncxion with j.. He states his rea.
son Mt length in calm and cool exposition OF
the destructive policy Of the administration In
one article in reference to himself, tho Editor
says:-
1--WE hobby assert that there are hundreds,we
may say thousands, in this State whose honest
feelings have bear sno,hered Ia similar man.
ner, from MI nwi!lingnass TO encounter the de-
nunciationA OF Hien who take it upon themselves
10 establish their own pnrtv standards and tests,
and then assnil those who do not recu.nize their
right To sit in Judgment the motives Of their
fellow men, as traitors and twadtllers. Others
nmy continue to depreciate these errors and mis-
fortunes in silence if they please; but for our
part, we arc determined 10 do it no longer. The
great mass Of the administration party we he.
lieve TO be honest in their political sentiments,
and it is only Ivy the arts and sohstry Of their
leaders, that they have, temporarily only, we
trust, lost sight of their principles. in honest
attachment to names and 10 men. To the cam
did portion Of the administration party then we
appeal and we ask them il their confidence in
Mr.. Van Buren's administration is not greatly
impaired"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
VAN BUREN, ECONOMY ILLUSTRA
TED


However Incredible il nIry seem that MIR Van
Buren, could sq,nn,lcr ONE HUNDRED AND
ELEVEN MILLIONS of the peoples money
in three years, the fact will no longer surprise
any one when he comes TO know what OBJ.
jects no inconsiderable portion of tho money has
been spent.-Sone of the faithful Representa-
tves Of the people have lately dragged from their
dark recesses Innny Of the items OF Mr. Van Bu'
rens penditures-Among these are the fol-
lowing:
4 doz Roses, bought Of WIN. BUST, $72 90
h,inch Artificial flowers, bob John
Thonlas, 100 %
Window curtains and repairs of So
fas, foot stools, SC. for one room
Of the Presidents House, l,305 55
Curtains, ornaments, &c. for "Easi
ROOM 1875 35
divan and cushion (!0 for President,
bought OF l.. Valderan, 100 90
6 French. comfortables,f for President,
extra, 100 OO
Gold leaf, sc. for Presidents House,
bought in New York, 1000 90
Foreign carpetng for President, $3.50 GO
New furniture for Presidents Table,
including gold spoons, gold knives
and forks, &c. &c. ll,l9l 30
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-18
ANOTHER BILL.

ANOTHER BILL.
Decan,ers, wine glasses, finger cups,
70, ," Pre e' " $3.50 rs
One "Liquor stand" (?) % %
Mantle glasses, mirrors, chandeliers.
astral lamps, &C., bought OF l..
Vernon s. Co. for the Presidents
House, 1924 w
Tea trays, (gold leaves,) "ornament.
al rays, sgiIt stars" Pier tables.
round do (blue and gold slab,)
arm chairs, sofas, SC. 1886 SO
Sl5,323 IS
Here is practical Van BuronIsm. The little
sum of SI3 Sal OG paid for looking glasses aud
lamps for one house, and That, the house OF the
great head of the acknowledgements Gazette,