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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-09-22
he Monument edited ~ MIS-. Halls. f4r
~ ~ .s..owing Veautiiul lines
Mrs. l.. II. Sigourney.
THE OBELISK.

IL OBEBlSh.
)e, lofty columni--in thy simple grace,
to the stranger bark, that patient braves
bois,erous ocean, point the Pilgrim,
Lind
the FIRST herald to the mariner,
20, hofneward bound, upon thy brow shall
trace
pictured hearth. and tn expecting group,
ho with flushed cheek, or ou,sireich d
arms, and shout
HEARTFELT welcome. blot the weary past.
Dough the electric spark which thrills the
breast
the eaulting patriot, who from pride,
iendor, and regal pomp in foreign chimes.
k,uns with heightened love to freedom S
shore.
arm to thy base, when springs first violc,s
peep,
hose beau'eous groups, who gambollrec
from care.
childhood's bliss. Perchance they there
may meet
one aged, way-worn man, who, on his staff
esting, doth view thee, with soul en-
'ranced.
|iid long remembered deeds. Haste TO his
side,
e bright eyed, fair-haired ones, aud ask to
read
he history which years have graved so deep
ypon his iurrowed brow. Then will he lift
ne palsied hand, and point each fearful
charge
Y The dread battle,-where the lannon's
fash
pas strongest, and the life blood from men,s
breasts
Pusted reddes,, till the kingly ores, was
bowed,
|nd Liberty, with new and wondering ioy
fsumed the victor's robe. But should YOU
mark
he wan lip ,remble, as he family sighs-
There Warren feH"-or trace the flowing
tear,
pr lost compatriots, on that withered check:
|ow down, We tiny listners, and revere
he holy zeal of men of other DAYS,
|nd their hcaven-girded might. SO shall
We learn
better lesson than the pyramids
leach awe-siruck Egypt, shadowiDg forth
the might
4 tyranny--yet faithless 10 its hope,
T." NitluitL W oDuNlpi mystery
|yen their founders name.
But be thou true,
|rcording Column, 10 thy sacred trust,
(nd the blest memory of that glorious race,
no sought no guerdon save their country's
real,
|ransmt 10 unborn ages.
Humble hands
ould crown thy forehead, such as never
reap'd
|ar's laurels, nor the weigh, of empire
pois'd,-
Pt such as in their happy patience turn
pc busy wheel beside the winter fire,
(lde the swift shuttle, or the needle DIV.
rock the slumbering babe. Ye, ne'er
! the less
Ser thou IN maJesty--nor fainter stamp
y outline on the clOnds.
Bret man may pass
with his generations 10 the tomb;
wait thou I'LL the dim decay ol Time
Q, stand and gaze on natures dying throes,
p the skies shrivel, and faint stars fall,
p the pale sun, like wounded Cesar, fold
mantle darkly round him; hear the shrek
\ old Creation, when dissolying fires
Envelope her.-and so decline at last, :.
p with the solid globe.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-09-22

Pc following is part of one of re
o"es's Letters in the "Brothe
Nhan:'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

The resolution has passed the House oi Assembly
Every Wing voting ort the only votes aTain> Il, We
Republican The Wing majority carried the oke s
far that they would not permit one word 10 be t''o"
IN against the Aboitions,s their outrageous ahur
OF the right Of petition Nlr DcmIston IA kepao.
cam submitted the following an addition 10 The i
section
9agJs Jar.Lcr Rcoccl, That this Legislature las seen va
81 iny i uaaim l Nofi H Stss to ri
without right and IN violation OF the principles on Which the
Siit;iOn Of The United STATES established with The dome,
institutions Of our sister states at the Saith Thereby ,rtr
The domestic ui a States weakening The bonds 81 our
and sowing the seeds Of is dissolution"
But no sooner did Mr. DcnnIston offer il, than Il.
previous question moved upon il, which cu, of 81
amendments. -'i'hc Albany Argus keen observer o.
the spot pronounccS the whole 10 be "a party move
mcnt. 1t in every and IN the worst ,cla
Of the word. II was a; best contemplate party u-
vicc-o drive the democratic members 10 vote daiin,
The abstract right of petition or 10 vote jar the MI.
statements of fac, with which pretended assertion
The fright was coupled We believe with the demo
cractic member from Delaware that the artiiicc wi! D.
perfectly understood, and thoroughly dcspiscd by III
people; and that where it gains or retains one abolition
isl to the prohigate faction now in the asccndcncy
this State, 1t will disgust ten persons who look bcyon
such considerations to the tranquility Of the couu't
and the preservation Of the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20
The Republican, Convention.

The Convention OF the Republican Members Of ~
Legislature and Special Delegates, will assemble tn
day, in the Hall Of the House of Delegates. II.
Special Delegates crowdng in, and every tIIa,
bids fair for numerous aud respectable Convention
They meet at crisis in the Politics Of our County,
which is calculated call forth all the zeal all t-
patriotism, all the efforts of every Democrat in IT,
land. They coming to commune together for n
benefit OF their common country: To organize their part
for the approaching Spring and Fall campai=ns-or.
sic; the efforts, and TO detect the articles Of paE
who are determined To '.rue or 10 ruin" Never bus.
this party been more ruthless in their dcslgnsmn'
reckless in their means. Never have thcy made rf.
vigorous, and such desperate efforts, put down W.
principles of Virginia, and elevate LattuGin3ran
the Presidential clair Never have they establish
50 many presses, contributed such extensive ianG,
fabricated such daring presentations, rcsortrG
such lnsldlous tricks TO cmbarrass the AdminStra'9a
and to dcludc the pcoplc-Unier such crcumslanns'
the Republican Party meet together III General Con
venton, to consult for the good of Their cause aud
battle the last efforts Of disappointed party. IN s
conflict, they must move man - man, shoulder
shoulder, shield 10 shield.
We sure, therefore, need not express the ho2'
that every member should lose sight Of hs ms.
radio, petty interests, and look only the great cor
Germs OF the Republican party. We need not n?fe"
upon them the duty Of cG!vating the utmost harnoo
of feeling, and the sinccrest cooperation in acton
Our pollIcal situation requires to exert great IN.
hearance well great frmncss; to move with ir
greatest dclibcratron to do nothing hastily nonsPa'
sionaely; but TO look ahead to the best organization
devote the time, and to exercise the patience, whca
may be requisite to come 10 the wSes, conclusions
We come together for great obccts-ct us leave noiS
ing undonclct Delegate be too impatient TO dePlf
Recoect, that the Convention have To prepare an 40
dress to the People Of Virginia. which may require SOM
time TO manre-to organize an Electoral Ticket
Central Committee, and County and Borough S.L
mittecs-to take INTO consideration the propretg OF
tlona Convention 10 make some important arFiHg,
mcnts for dtiusing light among the People anu I
adopt such other measures the situation Of the krFu
lican party may demand These viii take some TINE
maturcand we are sure that itthc Proceedings 'i'''
run over TO Monday, particularly the celcbraho"
the I'D may somewhat interrupt our movement :.
member would mur.Hur nj the delay. Give one a.
more to our Country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20
RICHMOND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY y
4 little Chronology!

60, Harrison was born ON the 9TH February, l775-
of course he is now in the b'th year o. MS us'' w
Clay is about years younger-"! course, "hrh ven,
Harrison term expires OF term he has) VT Slay WIZ
he of the same age that his 'llustrous predecessor -
=, his time The Wing game is, for Gen HARRISON 10
come in now, Of the People will let hIm)-and Mr.
Cav i 10 lie bv on an understanding. that the Gene
raj is to serve but term. Hence Hlr Clay ana MS
friends are the better reconced to the General nom-
nation. LctNr. Clay whimper about his age-that ms
nubc life Is dra WING 20 an end &c &c-a this Is for
sape effect He never more active rs potnic!af-
His aspirations were never more ardent Nhit t!"ngh
General Harrison is "NIiIitary Chcitan /: What,
though, Mr. Clay denounced The elevation o. snci 4
candidate as worse than ''war pestence ana famine
Yet. circumstances change, and men change with
them.
This feeling was at one time the common sentiment
of the Wing party. They took up the objection TO
"Military Chictains the broadcst grounds In Tins
very city, they denounced the elevation OF A'Itary
Cheftan as dangerous to the liberties of the Republic
If the reader will be pleased to cast his eye on BRET
but pungcnt paragraph from the Valley Star, on our
last page he will how completely the tone OF the
Wings is changed in this respect Now, indeed they
calculate on making political capita! out OF HARRISON
military achievements. They are bazonIng his battles
at every point They crying him up al one time as
the "Iiero of Tippeennoe, Of the 'IhamcS,
i s sHmel il N9tt Bend with fail in hand, beat
n, ont his own crop! Oh world, world; what NUM-
bng or thou, To what little tricks do the " higs d'-
send TO carry their factous designs y the way, the
Farmer of North Bend shows himself rather 'Scra-
bic manager in using, at this time OF day man, m
stead Off threshing machlneD
Rn, ,hcrc s another reminiscencc in relation TO this
uMli,ary Chicftan which requires passing notice,
Three years ago, he not the avorlte candidate OF
the Wings of our Legislature or of the state In tne
Legislative Caucus, which was held By the wings IN
the winter of le3 q, his pretcnsions were
and his name deliberately passed over BY Hunter and
John r Brown, and their colleagues They set ASIDE
The Military Cheliain and nominated judge n'e.-
AS far a. we rccocc Gen. Harrison was not nominate"
by any Convention OF Virginia during the last contest
It was the Wing Central Committee OF THIS C''y w"c
ultimately brought mp his name-and rccommended
dir friends TO run the double shotcd Ticket lAd'
ticket. however, with caolery and lluinbuggcFy upon
The face of it, did not take in the Old Dom'n'on-and
the friends of White and Harrison united wcr" beaten
more than 1000 majority by the little NlagG'an m,s
Fall, he will beat the MILITARY Chie'am alone" some
i IN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

docn,v in debt. dcplore it. Yes, in debt, am moi
70 assert it. in many instances, for the most ide
nroacts oo M and pursued in the most thoughtiess
banner Nor AN ignorant how deep pecuniary en-
h,rr,ssmant whether of States sndlvlduals, blunt
every feeling of honest pre and deaden the sense OF
;rs,;ca Init do trust that there is not a member OF
Iii; ,t and proud Confederacy, lost to every feel
; f self and of justice as to desire to
oh.rra ia individual debts the common fund OF the
Union or to impose them on the shoulders OF ITS more
nrrdent associates; or let me add, to dlshonor ITSELF
and ,he name of an American, by refusing to pay the
FOREIGNER what Justly owes Let the indebted states
emeher in fine that there is but one honest mode Of
navn it's debts stop all further increase, and impose
i,yos 70 discharge what they owe. There is not
St,.e even the most indebted, with the smallest re-
sonrces that has not ample resources TO meet ITS en-
r,pe,nents For one, | pledge myself, South Caro-
Ina i also in debt She has spent her thousands IN
wos,eGJ e,trovauance on of the most visionary
be,os that ever entered into the head of thinking
man dare say this of her; /, who on this floor
tod nm Ia defend her almost alone against those who
threatened her with fire and sword, but who now
a. soueomisb about State Rights to be shocked to
hear i asserted that State is capable of extravagan
and wasteful expenditures. Yes, pledge myself that
che will paw punctuay every dollar she owes, should
i take the last cent without inqulrng whether it
snent wisely or roolishly. Should in this be by pos
b;litv misaken-should she tarnlsh unsullied ho
nor, and bring discrcd our common country by re-
fnsnp to redeem her plghted talIh (Which hold i'm
nossibe1 deep as my devotion to her. and mother as
she is to me- would disown her.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

bled 10 make the return in favor of the five Win, D
understand from an intclligen nj M.
of the Committee, that testimony to establish In! =
going facts beyond doubt, IS before them. Az
sanction such transaction, and to wrest from a
of R. the remedial right TO Judge of the ..returna
qualifications Of its members, and thus 10 Mn.
bud so outrageous an abuse of the "troad seal" IS
Executive, as is calculated to defeat the viii IS %
p,opic of New jersey Yesterday, the Selrc, g %
mttce presented some strong Resolutions 10 the n y
D-But this is game at winch one party can pI,r
well as The other If the Wing majority can rc,. =
favor of the Governors men, the Minority can -. ~ !.
in favor Of the People, Dir. Chapman has promi,
a Counter Report in due season. The Wigs ara "
tempting to levy acquisitions in all directions, and !.
raise po,ica! capital for the Spring Campaign. ill.,,
will here be foil,.d at their own weapon. There !, :!
subject on which stump orator could powerr1
appeal to the People, the frauds and abuses nr
,iscd against the right popular suffrage, by the C.
,arnor IF New Jersey
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20
The New Jersey Case.

We have seen further Letters from Washington,
which stamp the transactions of the Wing officers OF
New Jersey with unblushing fraud and unfair dealing
letter from member of Congress, of the most un.
blemshed character, says tappcars from the recorded
evidence before the Committee OF Elections that whilst
returns from precincts, at which the Wings had ma.
jority, received, although such returns into
tn" possession Of the Governor and Council out Of the
time prescribed by law, yet similar returns when the
Administration candidates received majority, were
excluded. Thus, the Governor and Council were ena
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

u The Committee of Arrangements, tot The '"s"
bcrs of the Legislature and of the Citizens OF the 'I|
have made arrangements for giving the SpecIa Ds,
gates dinner At Tcrspichore Hall on Monda! -,
They could not give il at earlier day. DeIi'o.
in the town, and ncghborhood, and strangers WIZ -,
now here, invited 10 subscribe TO tins s'mPl' ~.
spirt-sring Republican Festival. They may ho' :.
nine Committees to get up one magnificent dnns,-II
but they will meet each other with open hahd,, -.
gushing hearts, and in the old generous spF' % a.,
GINA hospitallty'n the feast ofreason, ana ''''
of soul
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

Gratifying Results IN Montgomery Coun'y, y !
The Democratic spirit is gong ahead in Mon,gomcr
county: sin the three towns of Mndcn, S. Johusy.
and Amsterdam, the aggregate Democratic majority
l93, jcia2 Democratic gaiR Sincc last FaH Of Il.
The Democratic majority in the same towns then W.
only IL N CharcstGwn township, the Feds lH,
lost % since last Sprimg-and in Mohawk and Pa,
tine they have naincd -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

The Madsoninn Danve Reporter, Alexandria Ga
zettc, Fredericksburg Arena Richmond Wing, Lynch
burg Virginian and we know not how many ether jour
nails, along with the Orator of Abcmarc, still insist upon
palming on the Richmond Enquirer paragraph upon
Gen. Harrison opinions in l-22; which paragraph
pcnned by the Cincinnati iaqnSitor. But the fact is,
as 1--WE said, some of those opinions were bound
(not the heresy about It's being constitutional furnish
funds for emancipation s'wh the consent Of those most
interested as if Congress could any power
without the of reefourths of the States con-
sttuonay expressed through the medium Of an
anendment) Against this doctrine, we have always
solcmnly protested. But in the letter of 1872 there
some good things; which, if Gen. Harrison ever
understood he has completely forgotten.-W Witness his
whole in favor Of Tariff, Internal improve
mcnts the Bank the proposition 10 contribute the whole
surplus revenue to emancpation-hs whole theory of
the principles of the Government drawn from Web
stcrs speeches the Proclumation.n fact, his whole
political since has directly conradctcd his
letter of ls22.-But we repeat, that the newspapers
above quoted, and many others, have pamcd upon US
'the thunder Of the Cincinnati Inquistor TO which
Gen. Harrison addressed his letter, and not lie ar
Enquirer to which many have kindly attributed It's
ORIGINAL anDearancp.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

rTO Belle Isle Manufacturing. Com
pany VIII receive proposals for the of c-;l Bridge
aoa feet in length point James Canal
short distance below the City Water Works, The River
10 Belle Isle acrecaiy 10 plan and specifications
the office OF The President Cary where those disposed
engage IN The work. requested call for further particulars
BERNARD PEYTON,
FEB IL a2-u If President B. T. " CO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

exncnditurcs were charged the first haii Oh
il and particularly on the month OF March, require"
como odaouate proyision of means to meet lhose c'
and inequalities, and render inc ea,i'.
t;on IA new lerisation on this subject hiShly Pfu
dent if not indispensable, for the e'iectuai security
the public credit.
The prompt adoption of such precautionary measure
vos further urged on general grounds OF eNpedehcy'
considering the existing embarrassmenIS OF Tue e"u
the suspension of specie payments by many u ti
hanks and the fluctuations aud uncertainties 10 which
our receipts and expenditures were, from various
causes then enumerated, constantly exposed me cA
r;ence and occurrences during nearly netourth OF
wear which has since elapsed, have strengthened the
IMPRESSION then entertained this point; and IN ON
c;oIcommuncaons since made TO the appropriate COM
mees Of Congress and yourself, took the liberty TO
rcpcat my conviction OF the continued urgency ana
Importance ofhe previously recommended IN
relation to 1t.
Bnt no action having yet taken place concerning
Ills subject though the period is at hand, when
tho dine maintenance of the public credit seems most
nnerayey to require it, shall proceed to state, with
more mnutcness than heretofore OF the cIrcuni-
stances which make such provision so essential at te
nrasant moment Early as the 9th and 9TH OF March,
very arre amount of pensions and Treasury notes
become due in addition to other and ordinary demands
They Will exceed in the aggregate, two and one-quar-
Ter millions of dollars and for the payment of which
finds are vet to be advanced by the Treasury TO the
amount # abont $l,450,OC0
On the 9th of March, more Treasury notes
fall due, not yet redeemed, computed at 2'o,oou
OTHERS fill due and are redeemablc in the
rest of March, April, and May, estimated ooo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

Least balance usually proper 10 have on
hand at various points, near as well as
remote
Add for The LIST Of June, 10 meet what is
Immediately due under the many new
appropriations passed near the close Of
the session
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

A Correspondent from Washington (pcrhaps the
Hon. ~ P. Talmadgc himself) writes to the POUCH
kecpsie Journal, under date Of the lst ns in the fol-
lowing ridiculous strain:
''virenia considered safe for Old TIp. Mr. -
tcrday Offering bets oi three that Harrison wouI get that
The from Richmond hy the last mall shows Evcs
defeated Of He received - votes
would elected him. it is believed c will ultimately be
ciccci.''
y Correspondent of the r. Wing (who is pulled of
member Of Congress, and ''onc of the most saga
cious politicians Of Virginia, qnerc dc hoc') writes in
the following decent strain;
:YDn7 ncichbor. Mr. Richie may and olndc lhc
duck in mud puddle He ta o! his ,nnsaui minority
and affect the perfect rnurdaacr hu am perfectly satisfied
Virginia l. lost 10 .N pGt Barren She cannot consistently w
her principles, sustain the iituiInou and mnnaca measures
Of this Administrations aud bind herself u The OF Executive
power forever Marx prdconVan Enren cannot get The
electoral Of Virginia."
We should like TO wager hundred, on the terms
proposed by Mr.. -. Harrison will not get Viz
gnia-and what is MORE he will not probably gel the
vote Of any saveholdng State, except perhaps Ken
tucky.-The Wings talk Of ''lattudinons' powers,
when they are supporting of the most latitude
nous Consructonists of the Constitution in the
try-who takes Daniel Webster as his best guide in
expoundng the principles of our Government
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

S2,000,000
$4,000
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

Amount OF additional means appearing ex-
pcdient now and before the lst of June
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20

Now and before the Isl June, computed
aggregate means
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-20


of the advantages of situation If these views be
correct, there country where labor if left 10 ITSELF
free from restriction, would be more effective, and
where it would command greater abundance of every
necessary and comfort higher wages and where, of
course protection less needed Instead of an advan-
tage IT must IN fact, prove impeachment. 1t is high
time, then, that the shackles should be thrown off in
dustry, and its burden gencd far rs the just wants
OF the Government may possibly admit We have ar
rived at the manhood OF vigor. Open the way-re-
move all restraints-take OFT the swaddling cloth
that bound the limbs of infancy, and let the hardy in
,cllgcnt and enerprsng sons Of New England, march
forth tcarlessly to meet the world in competition, and
she will prove, in few years, the successful rival of
old England The foreign market commanded,
all conflicts between the different sections and industry
of the country would cease. 1t is better for and
you, that cotton should 90 out in yarn and goods
than in TIE state: and when that is done, the inter
ests of all the parts Of this great
East, South and Wcst--wth every variety of its pur
suits, would be harnonized: but not till then
If the course Of policy advocate be wise applied
TO manufactures how much more strkingly must il
be when TO the other two great interests OF that Section
commerce and navigation pass the former and shall
conclude what intended to say on this point with
few remarks applicable to the latter. Navigation q
mean that employed in foreign radc) is essentially
outside interest," exposed to the open competition of
all the world. 1t has met and met successfully the
competition of the lowest wages only without pro-
tection but with heavy burdens on almost every arti
ton of our noble vessels the timber excepted. If,
with such onrrous burdens it has met in successful ri
vary the navigation of all other countrics-what an
impulse il would receive if the load that bears down its
springs were removed; and what immense additions
that increased impulse would give not only to our
wealth. but the of national influence and safe
~, where only can be felt and the quarter from
which only external danger is TO be apprehended
have now, Mr. President, concluded what pro-
posed to say, when | rose address the Senate.
have limited my remarks TO the prominent consequences
IN pecunary and fiscal view, which would result,
should the scheme of assumption be adopted There
are higher and still more important consequences,
which have not attempted to trace: | mean the eff
fects, morally and politically as resulting from those
which have traced, and presented TO the Senate
This, hope, may be done by other Senator, in
he course of the discussion. But have said enough
% show that the scheme which these resolutions are
Intended to condemn, ought to be avoided as the most
atal poison, and the most deadly pcstience II is, IN
cality, but scheme of plumber. Lei blood be Tapped
nd the appetite will be Unsuitable.
But the States deeply debt, and may be asked
What shall be done know that they in debt