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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24
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AN OLD SOLDIERS TESTIMONY.

During debate few days since in the Ohio
Legislature, sundry young ocofoco striplings dared
to abuse Harrison but they caught n tartar. An
Old soldier happened to be in his seat, Mr. Pol
lock, representative from Muskinghum county,
who promptly rebuked the slanderers, thus:
Mn. SPFAKER.-I have listened to the debate
thus tar, with much patience. have heard
buse heapoa upon Gen. Harrison by men who
are comparatively young and although am un-
accustomed to speech making, hope the House
Will bear with me for few moments, for | shall
not trouble it long, | shall only reply to some
particular matters. | shall not deal in generals
we have had too many OF them already. Sir, |
have heard members OF this House charge Gen
Harrison with cowardce, whom he defended and
protected from the war-knifc and tomahawk OF
the Indian, when they were sleeping in their moth
ers arms
Mr. Speaker know something OF Gen. llar.
rlson aud something Of his history and some.
thing OF hisi deeds | know individuals who
were WIN him during the Inst war; who were
with him in the battles fthe Thames Fort Meigs
aud Fort Stephenson. know, sir, that cannon
balls chan. shot, aud bomb-shells, flew thick a..
round HIM IN these battles. The gentleman from
Clcrmonl, (Alr Buchnnan,) said that Gen, IIarri-
son was not, during Tue battle of Fort Melgs near
enough TO have the scales knocked off him Well.
sir, 1t he was not near enough TO have the scales
Oii Nv was enough 10 nave me scales
and dirt knocked on to him by cannon balIs.-
who saw it? asked some member. | saw IT,
elr was in that battle. saw II cannon ball strike
within two feet of Gen. II. during that fight. |
was there ] saw bomb shells and Chain shot ly.
ing all around him. Horses were shot down nm.
der him. was also at the battle of Fort Stephen
son. saw Gen. II. there, and he was in The hot
test and hardest OF the fight; and where balls
flew thckest, aud where steel met steel tho fer
cest, there would you find Gen Harrison. speak
what know, and what my eyes have seen. Gen.
Harrison is not u coward and those who call
him a coward, know nothing of him. He was II
brave, prudent, and fearless General He took
the right course during the last war he acted
n noble part, and lns country has honored
him for it. Ask the soldiers who fought by his
side whose arms were nerved by his presence ;
whose hearts were chcered by his yaIor and who
were led to triumph and to victory by his cour-
age, and bravery, aud skill, il Gen. Harrison was
coward-nrd they. sir, will tell you, no
Sir, have done. only wished to give my tes-
tlmony in favor of Cen Harrison, and 10 state
what have seen, in opposition to the statements
of those who are ignorant OF his character, and
who know nothing of bis bravery and skill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

"a system of credit, acted On with caution and
sound judgement, is not only wise and ludieious,
but Indispensable to an enlightened business com.
munity. The honesty, industry and capacity ola
poor is his only capital and unless Il giues him
credit Dhere he is knatDn, there is te practical diff
erence b.toeen The condition Of The honest and The dis
honest, The CAPABLE and the ignorant man The sta.
lions Of men IN society on The opposite principie
tOoud be Gred by their brh and merit moi,d be re.
garded as bootless qualification. This is not the
doctrine oil Nature, or of our Independence and
American system OF government
The above beautiful as well as Just sentiment
we extract from Gov. PoRTER's Message. Who
does not feel the truth of every syllable which is
here uttered? Credit is emphacaIly the honest poor
man $ capital and they who assail credit, aud
seek its overthrow, assai one Of the strongest mo-
lives 10 virtue. Freeman ofMchigan The men
at present in power ut Washington seek to uproot
credit, and, by so doing, to place the homes, poor
man upon the same footing with the worthless
knave Can you give such men your support?
Or will you not rather cast your votes for HARRI-
SON, who is himself poor, aud who can, therefore,
sympalhize with those who are poor with him?
Detroit Daly ADJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24
sTATE-RIGHTS INDICATED.
VIRGINIA AND NEW JERSEY.


We rejoice in being able TO present our readers
the following message of Gov. Campbell Of Va
He speaks like an old Virgnian democrat, as lac
is. The old Dominion will 90 all constitutional
lengths to maintain the rights of the states, whcth-
assaulted in their representatives, or in their title
to the public lands
The following message was transmitted by the
patriotic Governor Of the State of Virginia to the
Legislature of that State, on Monday 10Th inst.
To The House of Delegates:
lay before the General Assembly commune.
cation from tho Governor of New Jersey, encu-
ding preamble and resolutions passed by the Lee
gslaure of that State, on the subject OF the cXcu.
sion from their seats in the House of Representa-
lives of the United States of five of the persons
duly commissioned as the Representatives of the
people of New Jersey in the 2Gth Congress
These resolutions relate to n subject involving
one of the most vital rights of the States of this
Union, and will doubtless, receive from the Cen
eral Assembly the consideration winch their i'm"
portance demands
Should the practice obtain in the Congress of
the United States of which this case is believed to
be the first example, of one portion of the mem
bers returned recording to the laws oftheir States
undertaking to exclude other portions OF members
having similar and legal autlentications of their
membership, from participation in the organlzu.
ton ofthe House and the election of lis officers
and from holding their seats, until an adverse
claim to them shall have been regularly adjudica-
! ted it is obvious to perceive that such course
has no limit principal but force, and must ulti-
matey result in revolutionary violence.
! also transmit resolution of the Legislature
! OF Vermont on the subject lthe public lands.
DAVID CAMPBELL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24
Eram he Philadslphin Epenine Star.
TIE FEDERALIsM OF VAN BUREN

TIE FEDERALISM OF VAN BUREN,.
We have repeatedly ayerrcd that the Van Bu-
rem party was The Fceral oary ofthe United States,
Most OF our readers aware that while the lead
ers otthat party and its journals, are laboring to
produce the impression on the public mind, that
the Wings are Feleraliss, the Hon. Carrot ID,
Wall Locofoco u. 5. Senator has declared open
ly that he was Federnlist so long as there was
a Federal party in the country, but that the FEEDER
al party having ceased to exist, lie had joined the
one which come the nearest to it, Mr. Buchan"
an, Locotoco u. $. Senator, it is known to ALL af-
frmed, that if he had drop of democratic blood
in his veins, he would open them and let it out"
! Mr. Van Buren,, it is also well known, attempted
to divide the Democratic party during the last war
with Great Britain, by bringing out De Wit Gin.
ton to oppose james Madison, and that he offered
the following resolution at town meeting in fiud
son during that period: Resolved, That the
war is impolilc aud disas;I Gus, and to employ
the militia in an offensive war is unconstitutional
We might I'LL our columns with such declarations
as that of Charles J Ingcrso, that had he lived
in the time of the Reyoution he wonld have been
Il Tony" but we must content ourselves just now
with the following extract from the Patriot and
Democrat published at la, Uord, Conn. the scene
of the notorious convention held during the last
war.
Fy-We assert boldly without the fear of con.
iradiction, that erery individual of the Locoiocc
party in this city, who considers himself lea len
%4 nj a aefed Wiz he saa4 T psfy
FAVOR or THE HARTFORD CONVEN
TON AND OPPOSITION TO THE LATE
WAR WITH GREAT BRlTAIN!!
Such are the men who are now held up TO the
people, by the pensoned presses and LocolocC
party as pure immaculate Democrats Homes
patriots who fought their country's battles while
such men were plotting treason are stiglnatized n.
Federalists by Tories in false colors
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

Texas. A bill has unanimously pas
sed the Senate of Texas, and it is said
will undoubtedly pass the House of Rep
resentatives, imposing tax of one thou
sand dollars upon any person engaged
in selling ardent spirits in quantities less
than one quart. There are two hotels at
Austin, the new Capital City-both of
them are conducted on temperance prin-
ciples, having no bar and furnishing no
intoxicating liquors,-[Providence Jour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

by the way, wonder how many wings would
he willing TO live on crackers ana hard cider until
November, if, by this means, Harrison could be
chosen President p Bay State Dempcrdt.
We wonder how many wings or locoiocs eliher'
viii be able 10 get even crackers and hard cider, I'M
less Harrison is elected. If the measures oil inns
administration IRE TO be persevered in, we snail
soon have neither meat nor drink.--Pfop Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

Cons IN ILLINors.-The price of coin in ILL.,, is
said To be che shilling hushel A man passed
through this village few days since from limos
who had on pair of boots for when ne pa'u oo
hnshels Of CORN Rome Sen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

John Livingston the Locofoco Editor of the In
danapolis Democrat, although he swind!ed The
state of Indiana out of $1,000 last year and his
vIany was fully exposed and suit ins,ited against
him by order of the Senate, yet the locooca ma
orly in the House of Representatives has since cleo
ted him 10 the 9Dice Of public printer!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

The following lines, in point from the Portland
Transcript, we commend to the reading and re.
memberance of all our subscribers -ielinouen
more especially:
When the cold storm bowls round your door.
=, And you by light oftaper,
Sit cozily by evening fire
Enjoying the last paper
Just 'hink OF HIM whose WORK thus helps
TO wear away The winter,
AND put thls query to Yourself
Have PAID UP THE PRINTER?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

Martin Vdn Buren, turned S'due Dealer = Gross
Interference Wih vur Courts of Justice We are
| informed by gentleman from New Haven thai
Il short time previous the trial of the African,
of the Amslad, before the U. S. District Court a
! New Haven, Judge Judson presiding, Martin Van
Buren, addressed n letter 10 the Judge recommell-
ding and urging him to order the Africans To be
taken back 10 Havana in Government vessel, ID
be there sOl{ for siGces and that about the same
time the u. 5. Schooner Grampus was ordered to
New Haven for the purpose ofrecclving them. -
! The schooner, we learn from several sources, ar
rived a, New Haven about the Time of the trial, I'M
der seated orders" and after learning the decs-
ion OF the Court again 'made OFF, The letter OF
tie President, recommending that these poor unD
fortunate Africans be sent into perpetual bondage
is said contains sentiments disgraceiul to the he
station OF lis iulhor, and which, were they cub
liChed, would excite the Indignation of every RI =
publican freeman in the land. What will The
friends of liberty say to this Surely Martin Van
| Buren is playing the part Of tyrdNt with high
hand-ciSe why this tampcring with our courts of
justice, this Executive usurpaon and his hcaIt-
less violation of the inaenable rights of man OF
the truth of the above there is no doubt, and we
1eaye The uuprincipled author of such proree-
ding in the hands Of just and high minded PEG
pie
The fact in the above paragraph, from the Pa
trlOl and Democrat, respecting the interference OF
the President of the United States with the bust
ness OF the Court in the case of the Africans In
ken in the Amsad, is one oflhe most extraordina-
ry that has ever occurred since the establishment
Of our government. Gen. Jackson in case where
it was most clearly his constitutional duty to lend
his mid in carry ing into effect decree of court
refused, on the ground that he construed the con.
sliluon AS he understood it, and not as the court
thought proper to constrne it. Bat here, If the
facts are correctly stated the Executive authority
attempted to direct no " IL Judicial tribunal should
decide point of law obviously, for the purpose OF
snbSeryiug his own political interests. 1t is hon.
orable 10 The District Judge, that lie did not suffer
this attempt AT usurpation of power 10 succeed. -
And unless there is some mistake in the account,
the people OF the United States will, trust, man
iiest in some decisive manner, the sentiments they
entertain on the sublect.-Hdrttord COurdm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24
BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE.
Fought on The IN Nov 1871 dedicated 10 James
Madison, President Of The United States
Cove form and spirit to Tic wor'

OUgHC OH INC INl gNOU. lClI, UeulCnteu 10 u
Madison, President Of the United States.
Awake awake my gallant friends
To arms to arms the foe is nigh
The sentinel his warning sends
And bark the trcaclirous savage cry.
Awake to arms the word goes round,
The drums deep roll, thu ffo's shr sound,
The rumpets blast, proclaim through night,
An Indian band, bloody fight.
o haste thee, Baen alas! too late
A red chiefs arm now aims the blow
An early, but glorious fate,
The tomahawk has laid thee low
Dread darkness rcigns. On, Daviess, on
Where Is Boyd and valiant Harrison,
Commander ofthe christian force
And Owen? He's bleeding corse.
Stand, comrades brave, stand to your post
Howe Wells, and Floyd, and Barton-aH
Must now be won, or must be lost,
Fly bfisky, bsyonot, sword and ball
Thus spoke the General: when yell
Was heard, as though hero fell,
And bark the Indian whoop again
Il is for daring Ddyless, slain
O fearful is the battles rage
Noai}'s hand is IN the fray;
But brawney limbs tho contest wage,
And struggle for the victor's day.
Lo! Spencer sinks and Warwrecks slain,
And breathcsf bodies slrew the plain
And ycAs, and clana and roar
Echo along the Wabash Shore
Butmark! when breaks upon the eye
Auroros beam The comicg day
Shalt foil frantic prophecy,
And chris ian watfitc well display.
Never did Constanlincs soldiers see
With more JOY for victory,
A cross the arch of heaven adorn,
Than these the blrshins 4 he morn.
Bold Bovd led on his steady b,nl
With hristIing bayoneis FURNISHED bright;
What could tn daunue-s charge bsian1
What stay the warriors ma CHESS might?
Rushing ainain they clcar'd le field,
The savage foe constrained TO vie
To HtBRIsoN, who near and far
Gave form aud spirit to the war.
Sound, sound the charge spur. spur the seed,
And swifj The fngltives pursue
IT'S vain, rein in-yoUr utmost speed
Could not orlakG Inc recrcant crew.
In corn-land marsh, in dell or cave,
Each Inlian sought his lie to save
Whence peerina forth wi fear and ire,
He saw his prophets town on fire,
Now the great eagle Of the west
Triumphantly was seen To- wave
And now each soldiers manly breast
Si7hd DER his fallen comrades grave.
Some dropped 4 tear, and musd the whi'e
Then io'nd IN measnrd march their file
And here and there cast vsllul eye
That might surviving friends descry
But let a foe again appear,
Or east, or vest or south or north
The soldier then shall dry his tear,
And fearless, gaily sally forth.
With glitiering eve, and wlrlike 'front.'
He'll meet the battles deadly brunt--
C,me Gau or Briton-if auayd
For tight-he'll feel II freemans blade.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24
THE POETS TRIBUTE.

The spirited lines which ollow-commemoratve Of the
battle Of Tippecanoe-were written by Judge Bedsoe
kenuckian, the friend ofIIaison and Jo Davess and the
other brave spils who mingled in the se Of the white
and red men They written Immediately afcr the
batue-whon the circumstances flesh in The minds Of
aand therefore bear the best kind Of testimony the
galantry Of
HARRIsoS who near and far,
Gave form and spirit to the war;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

The Harrieburgh elligencersays;
ave have never seen such spirit as is now n
mong the people, and every dry adds TO our con.
fdence that Pennsylvania is safe for HARRISON
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

"The People of The United !Sfaies.-Nlay they
ever remember that, 10 preserve their liberties, they
must do their own voting and their own fighting"
w. Ii. HARRISON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

To practice sincerity, is to speak as we think
to do as we profess 10 perform what we prom
Use md reilly to be what we would seem and
appear to be-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

ain all ages, and in all countries, II has been OBJ
served, that the cuvalors of the SOL are those
who are least willing 10 part with their rights, and
submit themselves TO the will OF a nasrer."
w. III. HARRISON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-24

n. o. paper says that a Sheriff in that city
made $450I000 in three years
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-01-30
MISCELLANY.
ROMANTIC STORY: THE FORCE
OF LOVE.

An anccdote has recently been circulated in
the Faubonrg st. Germain, which though ro-
mantle, rs not the less authentic. Two fam
lies, we'll known in the aristocratic world,
and bearing the names of S-y and Nal
Were separated not only by political hatred,
but also by private interests lawsuit OF
great moment pending between them. They
detested one another cordially, in q style, in
deed. worthy OF the Montagues and Capulets
NJ. de Syria young Master of Requests
IN the Council OF State, Glanced to meet
Nine. de Nal in drawing room, without
knowing her. lie thought her charming
young widow, (tcr she was widow paid
her asslduous attention, and followed her
every where. Mime. de Nal, who had oh
served his assiduity, responded to it in such
amanner as not to deprive him of all hope.
A very witty woman, well aware of the en-
nifty existing between the two families, had
amused herself by protracting the mutual er-
Tor OF two foes who adored one another. She
had contrived to give the youth fictitious
name with the Juliet, and the young widow
had also been introduced under false one TO
the Romeo of the Council of State All was
proceeding In the most prosperous manner :;
the lovers met, adored one another and swore
eternal attachment, always at the house of
the lady who enjoyed the intrigue One dav.
however, the truth came out, when M. de
o-y ana Nine. do Nal discovered that
they were bitter enemies. What was to he
done! The young gentleman would willing
ly have made the first advances towards the
reconciliation, but he dreaded repulse.-
9he handsome widow, on the other hand.
felt much more affection than hostility in her
heart, but could only wait for the overtures of
beloved foe. Neither being willinu to
make the hrst advances, the intercourse was
suspended, and ennui and melancholy pre-
vailed on both sides. In short time. howe
yer, the youths love seemed to have vanish
ed, and made room for the old hereditary ba-
tired: M. de S-y gave his whole attention
to the lawsuit pending between the families.
After the most desperate efforts, he won if.
and thereby ruined NJ. de Nal. The hand,
some widow, still less concerned about the
loss of her fortune than hurt at the conduct ot
her late worshipper, was peparing to quit
farls, and retire into the family of her hus-
band, when Nj. de S-y, waited on her. to her
great astonlshment. and, demanding her hand
assures her that hehad gained possession OF
her property only that no might be able to
restore it to her. The marriage took place
eight days ago, at the church of St. Auuin,
ihis story may seem improbable, but we
can vouch for its truth. Had it not been >
fact, we should have given it a less common
pace requirement. Surely, after this, the
age OF chivalry cannot quite have gone bv.w
French paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-01-30

Well, talking ofgaiis, reckon it is abou,
time Peter was looking for wife, for sorter
hitched up long side of one, and commenced
singing,
"Purty Polly, Purity Polly, your daddy is
rich,
And have not a fortune to trouble me much,
VIII you leave your old mam-ma-your dad
dy also,
And round the wide world with your darling
boy co.
Don't you think the little critter said NO
and she ddit SO slick-iust laying her thumb
on her nose, says she, you can't come it, Pc
ter and she laughed and jumped off like
iawn, leaving me good likeness Of rough
specimen Of the fine arts.
Peter Whetsionc's Letter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-01-30

~ A great Wing Meeting was held in
Nashville on Monday the 9th instant, which
although prolonged until 10 o'clock at night,
is said by the Banner to have been full of
esprit and enthusiasm" The Hon. Ephroim
IL. Foster complied with the request of the
meeting to address them, and made speech
of three hours in length, which '.was declar-
ed by many to have been the greatest effort
he ever made before a popular assembly,
The meeting was also addressed by several
Wing members of the General Assembly, a.
mong them, Messrs. Nelson and JACOBS of
this county, and Mr.. NAVE of Carter.
Resolutions weie adopted, cordially respon-
ding to the nominations of Gen'l. HARRlsoy,
and Gov. TYLER, and complimentary to the
disinterestedncss and magnanimity of HENRY
CLAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-01-30
"IS HE RICH1o

Many sigh is heaved-many heart is
oroke, many life rendered miserable by the
terrible intatuation which parents often evince
IN choosing life companion for their dauph-
tefs' How is it possible for happiness to re-
SUI ron the union oftwo principles so dia-
metflcalLy opposed to ca CHI other in everv point
o. view as VI virtue is to vice. And yet how Of
datlon to young man than virtue H.,
often IS the first question which is asked 70.
spectlng the suiter ola daughter, is he ricb9,
Is he rich Yes he abounds in wealth
but does that afford any evidence that he will
make kind and aifestonale husband
Is ne rich Yes his clothing is purple and
gne linen' and he fares sumptuously every
oay-out can you infer from this that he is
vhtuous! "' 'o &c
IS ne flch Ies he has thousands floating
on every ocean but do not r;cbee eonaot;raass
take wings to themselves and fv away and
VII you consent that your daughter shall
marry man who has nothing to Ieoomrnend