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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03
GEN HARRIsoN's MORAL CHARACTER

We find the following in the last Vermoni'Pal-
riot:
"GEE. HAuE's LETTER. When some weeks
since, we published, from the Cincinnati Advert
ser, and other sources, an account of Gen. Harri-
sons conduct in the streets of that city, on the
occasion of the delivery of speech by hr. Blu
chauan, Speaker of the House, of Ohio in which
some of his (fiarTison's) public acts were boldly
held up TO view, many Of ourtriends were incred-
uous--though it came in well authenticated
shape, they thought It too much 10 believe of
Presidential candidate even of party so frantic
and so degraded as the present federal wing par
ty. TO remove all doubt aud scrupe, we nov
point 10 the letter of Gen. Hale our first page,
the truth of which cannot he questioned hy any
reasonable man.
GJ- The editors of the Watchman both Of
whom are members, in regular Siandingr0f The Ia
Conversational Church in This village, viii now.
probably, redouble their zeal in the cause of Har.
rsonl"
Upon examining 10 see what the editor of the
Patriot has made the ground for this unprovoked
personal attack upon US, ms well as upon Gen.
Harrison, we find it to he n letter purporng to be
from General Charles Hale, Of Cincinnati, Ohio
The history is this about four months ago, Gen
Harrison was informed, in the streets OF Cincin.
matt, of certain charges publicly made against him.
and he remarked upon them with considerable
severity. T.helocos at once seized upon the cir
eumstance, and accused him of using profanity
The Cincinnati Republican then came out with al
explanation, viz: that Harrison had pronounced
those accusations against him to be "inlnmou
falsehoods" which language had been magnfe'
into gross bIasphemy by the delicate, soft nouthe'
and pure hearted loco focos, who have heretofore
supported candidate for the Presidency notori
GUS for common profanity. We saw no more o
the matter until the present articles appeared il
the last Patriot from which il appears that maj
in Sciencevile, N. Y. on the 9Th May wrote
letter of inquiry on the subject to "Genera
Charles Hale !" and this General Charles Hale
after taking until the 25th of June to think tn
matter over replied, pretending to give sta'emen
of facts This letter is the ground of the Palri
ola assault. u accuses Harrison of profanity i
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

tE5-For the particular qualification of sundry
anxious locofocos, we repeat distinctly that MIR.
Upham voluntarily declined a nomination for
Congress the late district convention. Had he not
done so, he would have received not only unan-
imous nomination, but what, for his distinguished
talents he richly deserves, hearty support from
the Wings of the district. Mr.. Upham himself
was in favor OF Gen. Mattocks, and followed up
the nomination with speech which would make
even ocofoco blush for the misdecis Of The fed
cral administration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

A MERcIFUL ScHEME-The 2Sth section OF
MIR Ponsett's plan Tor organizing the militia OF The
United States provides that if a citizen shall fail to
march when ordered by the President, lie shall be
fined not less than half nor more than three
month pay, and to be imprisoned on failing to
pay the fine; and the 2!lth section provides FUR
lhcr that The U. S. Marshal shall collect The fine.
tTand Jthe citizen has property, he is TO suffer
Imprisonment until The fine is paid. IN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03
THE MORALITY OF LOCOFOCOlSM.
Reud reud! the following from The Albany
Evening Journal.
VAN BURENISM IN 1872.

The people of this once Hourshing Country
have acquired prettymccnrate knowledge of Van
BurensIn, as hitherto developed. They have
seen the first fruits of It's destructive Policy in the
overthrow ofCredit and Commerce, the deprcca
ton of properly, thereduction of wages, ndvdu-
nj distress md insolvency, and Bankrupt Coy
eminent. They have felt what Van Burenism
has already accomplished for them. 1t is now
high time that they should awake to its intentions
for the future. They have had a taste of the
beauties and blessings which have followed in It's
tram. they are now 10 know what tender mer-
ces II has yet in store for them
There appeared III me leading Van Buren, paper
in the city of New York, 1.-THE Eve. post some
few days since, the following announcements
sour candidates, TO be successful, must hive
somewhat OF prophetic character; they must re-
seinble in this respect our candidate, already
nominated, for the Presidency, the characteristics
feature of whose present position is preparation
for future series Of public measures, OF which he
las MS yet been able 10 give us but an lnltla,ory
sample. No final measure is yet consumaed.
The year lS42 is pregnant with important events
and consequences and nothing has been, or can
now be done, but To prepare for that crisis. IL is
then that our glorious constitution will undergo
its hardest trial and as we now well know that
SO far as the President can control the progress OF
that trial all will be SAFE it is our duly 10 support
him, rot only directly but indirectly, by filing al
subordinate and minor stations with men of like
principles and spirit az himself"
4 Thus,n mysterious and prophetic phrase, speaks
the orace of Loco Focoism Is any one at n los
To guess the meaning of these predictions? ID
the ueople wish to know what are tho schemes
hel Q dimly iorcshadowed What are 'Ihe serie
of public pleasures in preparation oil winch TN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

.1noiher Blue Light Ftderaiist Reoarded- Sam
uel, nlias p q. Cushman, has heen appointed post
master at Portsmouth N. ii. This is the man
who said during the last war "tllat he hoped to
God that every soldier who marched 10 Canada
would leave his homes there" He is fair speci-
men of MIR Van Burens "Democrdtie ircnds.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

Who ne The atsiocracy? Lawyers and mer
chants, says Mr.. Van Ness. Well; we learn
there were at least four locoloco merchants and
eight ocoioco lawyers at the Union House OH
Wednesday night, all of whom can testify IF they
would that the locooco ticket for state officers is
composed entirely of ta,OyerS and merchants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

lGj-The Patriot is hamnering upon the old lie
that Harrison was "A black -cockade iederast; also
upon state expenses. We will give our neighbors
"A hing or two on these points in our next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

The Tariff. The Globe is crying out against
the tariff policy. What say the wool growers and
beef raisers Vermont? Is ii best to elect men to
Office who will dare only to echo the Globe ?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

Henry Gays Early Democracy. Johnson
stated during his speech a, IIarrisburgh that the
mrs. l,lne ne ever remembered taking oil his coat
to fight was with Henry Clay against the suppor-
ters OF the alien and sedon laws. He sad that
IN argument Mr.. Clay welded battle axe while
ne could only handle tomahawk but of late
years, said Col. j. MIR Clay and myself have been
on opposite sides. | must however say that he
is the pride of Kentucky, and although we hope
TO carry the State next fall, ii looks like hoping
against hope. Penn. InL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

Isn't the editor of the Advertiser afraid OF burs-
ting his boiler. Is he sure that il will bear pres
sure OF more than ten lies to the square inch
Prentice.
For Advertiser" read Patriot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03
TO the Ed o. ofihe Cou Ter and Eng.

NEW YORK. july Is, lS4O
learn from your columns to day that the New
Era concevos Col. Johnson TO have been insuted
ut Brooklyn ny the "British Wings" My con-
science! Insult man by paying honor 10 his
friend and companion in arms | have understood
that the editor oi.lhe New Era had queer idens-
this must he one of them But unfortunately for
this uerdcouS journalist, the boot was on the other
leg, as will appear by the following circumstances
which occurred on Tuesday evening at the Bow
cry Theatre.
When Col. johnson entered his box, three
cheers were called for aud given, as also three for
the President ofihc Uniied States; at the end of
which some "British" alien or other, proposed
three groans for Harrison. Sir, you should have
seen Col Johnson at this moment. lie sprang
from his senl, his noble commanding figure extend
ell TO its utmost height, his eyes flashing fire, that
such an insult should he offered in his presence,
ms lips parted as if he would have spoksn-but
II was needless; Tor The glow of patriotism that an
lmnted hun found place in every mans bosom in
The place md heartfelt cheers and shouts arose in
zones OF thunder from The assembled thousand 10
GEN. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.
KEY. STONE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

UrJTDoct Duncan was recently arrested at
Washington for violating law Of Congress in
passing small nole but was released on the
ground of his privilege. So loco representatives
are privileged TO break their own laws, are they?
This Is locotoco democracy
Another Case. The notorious locoioco bully
who misrepresenls part ofNorh Carolina in Con-
gress, Mr.. Bynurn, was recently arrested a, WASH
ington for swindling-nn ofsncc which would
consgn him to the penetentiary. locoioco
magistrate discharged him without hearing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

Half round DO SO, Sc aud CD 155
pair fancy Flower Pots, 81 1.2 and so 81
copy American Orcherdist, 100
do do Gardner, On
do Florists Guide, B8
do Lindleys Outline, 25
! lransplanting Trowel, 81
racklng II bundles and 2boxes, with por-
'o'"ge' 1850
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03
EDWIN GREEN
Carriage, &c.

Mr.. Dyer's bill for furniture for eficeH
To one case shelves and putting them up
in the suptriniendent's office,
To putting up seven Venetian blinds in tn
mint,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

Received payment in full, GEO. WEVlLL.
Another bill for a democratic superintendent Of
a branch mint:
"Ouoman and parlor furniture of the latest
fashion, bedding, drapery, &c. made up according
to the latest fashions from Europe, in the neatest
manner, and on moderate terms"
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1887.
United States for Branch Mint at Charlotte, N
g., bought Of Alphonso Lejambre, Upholster,
No. 10l, Chesuut street,
mahogany chairs, S. 80 S33 90
Box for The chairs, 3 90
chair covered with morocco, for Office 81 90
Box for chair so
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

cred will morocco tor office-wth the democrat
c odor from best double dahlas chacorus japoni-
cas-, sc. &c. must afford wonderful facilities for
coming the yellow boys Was ever nation hum
plugged ours has beenW
"To pass from the examination Of the botanical
parts of the mint aud from the furniture for the
office, will now show what are the buildings at
the branch mint in Charlotte.
In 1885 Congress passed a law establishing n
branch of the mini of the United States ut Char
lotlc
Congress never designed to erect dwelling
house, and furnish office IN the style before de-
scrbed.
The act of March 3, 1885, provided,
"Tha so soon as the necessary buildings are erec-
ted for the purpose of well conducting the bust
ness OF each of the said branches the following
officers shall he appointed upon The nomination OF
the President; superintendent, one treasurer, one
asSayer one Chief coner, one meller, and one re-
J fner And The superintendent OF each mint shall
engage and employ rs many clerks and as many
subordinate worknen and servants as shall be pro-
vded for by law" &c.
i The buildings were not erected for the purpose
Of well conducting the business until November
1887, MS the following receipt shows;-
Received Charlotte NC. Cd November, 1887,
of Samuel Nc Comb, Esq Commissioner oil the
Branch Mint this place, the mint edfce, intend1
ed for The use of the United Stales, which nave
"'" III ~" p''''' JOHN II. WHEELER.
Il Stunt of the Branch Mint at Charlotte, N. c.
i Vel Notwithstanding The law, tlfe Supernend-
ent was appointed in January, 1887, receiving his
salary from the time of his appointment, aud the
conner and clerk receiving their salaries also be-
fore The edifce was finished for conducting. the
business! This is practicng severe economy
Il While Mr.. McComb was experimenting the
buildings the superintendent and clerk were
ceiving their salaries, and the superintendent
charging his travelling expenses to Philadelphia,
to buy double dahlias' and magnolia grandforas,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03

SI3I 81 II
Received, Washington, 18Th March, 1887, the
above account of Sl3l 81 l-2 Of COLI. II. " hee-
Ter.
For James Green, EDWIN GREEN.
Curiosity prompted me to inquire what were
the items struggled in, which composed the sum
of $40 So Here they are:
| mahogany press bedstead, S25 90
Hair mattress, as pounds, at so cents. % so
Walnut waiter, rs
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
GOV. TYLER'S REPLY.

WILLIAMSBURG. IVA. Dec. 16 1889
GENTLEMEN: The nomination which,
as the organs of the late Harrisburg Con-
ven!ion, you have communicated to me is
accepted with a sensbility greatly augmen-
ted by the fact, that whilst it is result in
no way contemplated by me, it was atten-
ded with the unanimous concurrence of
that enlightened and patriotic body. To
have my name associated with that of the
eminent Patriot who is put in nomination
for the first office, is of itself regarded by
me as no ordinary honor. His long and
faithful services to the country, at the
council-board and in the field, have won
for him distinguished name in history,
and furnish the surest guarantee that should
he be elevated by the popularavoice to the
chief Executive Office, his administration
of governmental affairs will be just and
prudent, and wise. With the Constitu
ton for his guide, and the good of his
country his only aim, doubt not but that
his exertions would be exclusively directed
to uphold the one, and to advance the other
The friend and supporter of Jefferson Of
Madison and Monroe, and the immediate
descendant of signer of the Declaration of
dependence, can be none other than
true to his early Republican creed, and the
devoted advocate Of free principles and Of
popular rights.
have the honor to be, gentlemen.
Your most obedient servant.
JOHN TYLER.
JOHN OWEN, Esq. and others of the
Committee
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
BATH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 1910

The Sub Treasury Bill was further a.
mended, In the course of which, the de-
bate took a strong and marked turn on
the principles of the currency and political
economy
A motion by Mr. Davis to include in the
bill government paper currency, was me-
gative 5 to OF. A motion by Mr.. Critten
den, directing the Secretary to guard, us
far as he might, against such a currency
was agreed to. The bill was then or.
dered to be engrossed by yeas and nays, as
follows.
YEAS. Messrs Allen. Benton, Brown
Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay, of Ala, Cutt
bert, Fulton, Grundy, Hubbard, King
Linn, Lumkin. Moulton, Norve H. Pierce,
Roane, Sewer, Smith, of Conn, Strange
Tappan, Walker, Williams Wright
"a,
NAYS-Messrs, Boots, Clay, ofKy.,
Clayton, Crittenden, Davis, Dixon, Hen
derson, Knight, Nicholas, Phelps, Prem
tlss, Preston, Robinson, Ruggles, Smith,
(of Ind. } White, Young-18.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
not wish to say any thing evil of him.

not wish to say any thing evil Of him.
To manage the batteau there where two
boatmen, skilled in the business, and &C
qualnted with the river in all its windings
They were strong, able-bodied, f aithful, ac-
commodating men. but addicted to profan-
ity TO degree sufficient to make the most
profane sailor shudder. | did not know
that the English language was capable of
being tortured into such oaths: Finding
reproof useless, chose to 60 in the
canoe with the Indian, for he seldom swore,
and when he did it did not sound so bad in
Indian as it did in English.
The Indian, who pushed the canoe, re-
mains to be described. He was young
man, about 20 years old finely formed, OF
handsome features, neat in his person and
dress, gentlemany in his department, and
quite intelligent.
Thus equipped we pushed up the river
about four miles, to the small village of
Sunkhaze, where we passed the night, and
here we will let our readers rest for anoth-
er chapter.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30

Harrison and Tyler. The popular nom
nations of Harrison and Tyler, have struck
'terror to the evil doors, at Washington.
to the high and af1ectional regard in
which the clog cabin" candidate is held
by the people--that the country is indebted
for the remarkable spectacle now exhibit
ted at the seat of goverment-the coalition
between Martin Van Buren, and John c..
Calhoun Baltimore Patriot.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.
IN THE SENATE.
1'I1EsnAY 7:

TUESDAY, Jan. Il.
Mr.. ERsKINE called up the Bill reguIa-
ting the taking an1 preservation of fish land
moved that the same belaid upon the table,
and 300 copies ordered to be printed,
which motion prevailed.
Subsequently the above vote was on mo-
ton of Mr.. EASTMAN, reconsidered, and
sundry amendments were proposed by him
which were respectively adopted. Amend
ments were also proposed by Messrs. Brad
lie, and Smith, which, after some discus
sion, were seyerally laid on the table.
Mr.. GRoss moved that the original Bill
be laid upon the table, aud 800 copies or
dered to be printed
The Bill was then upon motion of Mr..
ROBINSON, laid on the table. t
Passed to be engrossed-Bill to set off
the town of Wales from Lincoln to Kenne-
bee County.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. Is.
The Report of the Warden of the State
Prison was taken up and referred to the
committee on State Prison affairs.
Petitions presented and referred-for re-
pair of State road leading to Moosehead
lake.
Once read and tomorrow assigned
Bill relative to the removal of indictments
or civil actions from one County TO another,
in certain cases.
Notice ordered tn present Legislature
on petition Of Inhabitants of Phipsburg.
IN THE HOUSE.
TUESDAY. Jan. 81,
Petitions presented and referred-of
IL
surrender charter;-of Stephen Gould ct
al, for division of the town Lisbon;-of
Whi,efield Rife Company, for aid
MIR Prince of Buckeld, introduced an
order directing the committee of Finance TO
repot bill directing State tax of $780,
600
On motion Of Mr. Carey the order was
so amended as to require The committee TO
inquire into the expeden2ys of such a
measure.
On motion of Mr. Otis it was further
amended, by striking out the words "of
500, 600" The oder was then passed,
WEDNESDAY. Jan Is. 1910
Petitions SC. presented and reierred-of
the town of Topsham for further allowance
of surplus Revenue;
! Petitions OF EbeneZer Cobb and OF Mary
Cobb for Divorce was referred to a joint
Select Committee, consisting on the part
of the House, of Messrs. Fesscnden.
; Kimball of Gilead, Bennett Of Parsons
field. Barrows of Camden, and Foss OF
Buxton.
Twice read aud tomorrow assigned
Bills--to annex the town of W alcs 20 the
County Of Kennebec
Passed TO be enacted- Bilrespecting
} side booms in Androscoggin river.
On motion of Mr. Fessenden it was or
dered that the papers on file relative to the
: petitions of Ebenezer Cobb and Mary Coob
be referred to the committee who have the
petitions under consideration.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

The following further account of the
proceedings of Congress on Friday the
18th, are taken from the Baltimore Patri-
OF, and Washington papers of Saturday.
MAINE BOUNDARY DIFFICULT
TIES. ....#
In the Senate the resolution offered the
other day by Mr.. Williams, calling for
certain correspondence in relation to the
Maine Boundary, came up to day in order,
along with an amendment offered by Mr..
Ruggles, of Maine.
Mr. Buchanan, who is Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, said he
had no objection to the passage of the a.
mendment if it was pressed. But he
thought it implied some censure on the
President and he therefore, would prefer
that the mover would withdraw it. The
President had already stated in his annual
message that he had done nothing; that no
case had arisen which made it proper for
him to use the means which had been en-
trusted to him. Every Senator, he added,
must know what answer the President
would give. 1t could be nothing more
than what he had already said.
With regard TO the general question, Mr.
Buchanan said he was aprehensiue of hauing
serious difficulties wiM Great Britain before
The controversy is ended. He had, howev-
er, entire confidence in the energy and
prudence Of the President The question,
he added, was at a crisis at the opening of
the present Congress. The President had
mol thought prudent 10 communicate 10 ALL
the circumstances ofthe case; and for his
part, he would have been better pleased if
the President had been trusted with the
entire conduct of the negotiations, without
being called upon to produce papers at this
stage of the business.
MIR. Ruggles disclaimed the idea that
the resolution cast any censure on the
President. He only wished to know what
had been done by the Executive, as well as
what had been said. He also feared that
serious diGcaltics ooould arise before this dis.
pute ,ras finally settled; and he presumed
that the President had taken some pre-
cautionary measures. He asked what they
were.
MIR. Clay of Kentucky said that he could
not perceive any implication Of censure in
the resolution. Is simple inquiry Of the
kind to be deemed improper, and to indi-
cate censure? Is, said he, the President
to be considered so sensitive, that nothing
is to be allowed to State, having so great
and paramount interest in the dispute
While we take care to guard the President
against any offensive imputations let us
not be unmindful ofthe sensibility and the
opinions ola sovereign State. He was not
anxious to find fault with the Chief Mag
istrate That officer is Heaven knows) a
menable to censure enough on other points
without going out the way to seek ground
of complaint. He hoped the resolution
would be adopted.
Mr. Buchanan expressed his consent &c
the amendment, after Mr.. Clays declara-
ton, that it implied no censure.
The amendment was then agreed to;
and the whole resolution SO amended was
adopted. ....
The Armed Occupation Bill, which had
been recommitted to the Military Commit
tee, was referred with simple amendment
which was ordered TO be engrossed with the
bill.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-01-30
From the Madisonian.

The Harrisburg nomination takes beyond
all conception of its own friends. The pop
ular movement will show itself to be ire
sistabe. Loco-focoism, Van Burenism,
and Calhounism will be swept by the board
We have heard Of movements and prepar-
atoms ofthe greatest interest, and which
add much to the already very favorable
auguries ofsuccess. Time will show.
A Van Buren, Senator has declared, in
this city. his opinion that Harrison will
sweep Ohio by 10000 majority, and carry
Indiana and Illinois without an effort
The Harrisonian party is increasing be-
yond measure. For example: eight indi-
viduals. in, one place, we have heard of,
have abandoned Van Buren,, and espoused
the cause of Harrison, Liberty, and the
Constitution. Thus rolls the ball in every
direction, and victory is the word.