Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19
GENERAL HARRlsoN's POVERTY

sneered at the obscuriiy OF his Office Of clerk.
nj his humble residence and frugal fare.-
They soon found that such positions were
not likely 10 be favorably received by those
who esteemed honest industry and repubi-
can simplicity Of life.
Then the tone was changed, and we heard
OF the prineey revenues Of the "obscnre
civrksbip," the splendid magni6crnce Of the
log cabin,' and the luxury OF the farmers
beverage OF hard cider"
A litter from Gen. HARRISON himself,
addressed to friend, without the intention
Of publication, on the 18th OF February last.
has been printed in the Boon's Lick Times
The correspondent Of the gallant soldier,
prudent statesman. and e-heaItcd farmer
Of North Bend, believed that he might take
the liberty OF giving to the public communi-
cations designed for his own eye alone, for
the purpose Of refming the SANDERS which
have been SO unjustly circulated.
Lock at the extract which follows. from n
letter containing statements made with the
sincerity with which friend speaks to friend
bearing the evidence oftrulh in its plain and
direct style:
II have actually. from necessity, been
! obliged 10 give up the correspondence of
many Of my best friends. Having given up
my office TO my law, which, from The
creation of new circuit, with similar civil
jurisdiction. affords only to him a decent
support, II became necessary 10 raise the
| families oil three deceased sons, and one iv-
ing one solely dependent upon me, and 10
pay the interest of some ten thousand dol
lars Of debt, TO make the greatest personal
exertion with the means which my farm af-
lorded. | accordingly made contracts for
supplying large quantities of stone and
lime, and wood for burning three millions of
brick. for the use OF a tunnel OF a canal which
is being made through my land Through
out The summer and autumn was employed
almost daily, from early dawn until night,
in this business. Every moment Of my
spare time was occupied in the attempt to
keep up my correspondence. but it was in
vain. Many other letters. assure you, be-
sides yours, OF the same period, remain un-
answered 10 this day"
Those who claim TO be peculiarly demo.
cratic, reproach Gen. HARRISON with the
crime OF poverty. They say that man
who does not take good care OF his own indi
vidual interest is not fit 10 be trusted with
those Of the public. 1t is unhappiy too
true that JEFFERSON suffered under pecuni-
AIRY mbarrassmenis--tha he parted with
his noble library 10 supply his necessities
and that be permitted measures 10 be taken
which were really appeals TO the gratitude
and charity Of his native State and Of the
nation.
Do the modern patriots mean TO assert the
general principle that poor man ought not
TO receive the confidence of the People
Whatever troubles may have disturbed
the private affairs Of General HARRISON,
have sprung from causes so honorable 10
him, that even those who have sought 10
cast reproach upon his character cannot fail
in their secret thoughts TO admire the manly
spirit which has furnished them with occa.
sion for the indulgence of the bitter hatred
Of party hostility.
The explanation Of some circumstance
in the private affairs Of General HARRISON
given by one Of the most respectable citizens
Of Cincinnati. has been published in one o.
the Western papers, and will be read will
Unconstitutional Inteliigeneer
j. TANNINe.-A discovery has been mad,
e which seems likely 10 revolutionize the trade
I BY means OLA tanning machine or pair o
which is introduced belt or band OF hides
y attached by igatures to each other, TO III,
, number OF so TO 100, and by which III,
, rollers are constantly fed or supplied tn,
: hides are lifted out OF The pit on one side 0
, the machine; as they pass between the rollers
l the exhausted ooze or tanning liquor is pres
0 sed out Of them, and they are deposited il
Fl folds in the pit, on the other side OF the ma
+ chine. where they absorb another supply o
n fresh ooze. The first hide being inserte,
e between the rollers, the others follow in sue
G cession, and upon arriving at the end OF tn
e band the motion of the roller is reversed, an,
5 the belt is returned through the machin
: 10 receive another squeeze. This alterna
r ting motion is constantly repeated, the pi
d being repenished from time to lime witt
e fresh solutions OF tan, ill the operation j
|. completed The effects Of this simple plan
d as we have satisfied ourselves by the inspec
n ton OF documents from those who have bee
n working on the patent method for man,
;. months, and from those who hare purcha
!, sed. manufactured and worn the leather. ar
+ lst. The shortening the time Of tanning Il
one'lounh Of that generally required. I'd
e The production Of a considerable ncreas
;. ofweight. Sd. The leather tanned by tbi
n method resists water longer than tanned
If old process. 4ih. The new method i
O cheaper than the old 9th. That il is appl
K cable 10 the existing tan yards, at a compare
IL lively ;ifing expense with capabiity hi
e of working in rounds or series. and &
eynendinU tam and liouor 6ih That II