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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11
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.HeSsrs Wdltons,~-I wish you to substitute this
for the communication forwarded for your last
paper, and which failed of an insertion by reaching
you too late.
Mr.. Bayies having given notice in the last Pa
triot, that he had become satisfied with the eXhi
hilton he had made of himself before the public,
and that he should 10 longer continue his per
lortnnnres on the terms on which he undertook
with me, it would he ungenerollS on my part 10
say or do any thing 10 disturb Tie fun enjoyment
OF the hurels he has won. ! shall therefore suf r
hinnt1 retire with all the honors ofa second Reu-
ben NJ. Whitney, thckly clustering upon his brow.
And now one word 10 the Patriot in common
dation Gifts ingenuity in extrcaiing itself from It's
difficulties in It's controversy with me-and | will
retire also. In reply to its charge, that the stock
holders of The Bank of Montpelier la rejected
their rechater with the intention of Distressing the
community for the accomplishment of Wing par
! ~ purposes replied, among other things, TINT
the Patriot ITSELF had been the main cause OF lis
rejection that IN lis hostility il had ahored to
destroy the credit and usefulness of the institution,
and for this purpose had published with commen
dation, resolution adopted 10y n Locoioco con
vention in " alerbury advising the public TO Iun
the bank for specie. The Patriot confessed the
tact but with the case Il lion shakes the dew from
his main, it ut once relieved itself from all blame
or censure Tor the act, by the plea that It's recon
mendation caused rim upon the bank for only
Three Dollars. Thus making its own impotencI
and want of influence a justification for liz NAL
icous and infamous design! Again, in reply tc
the same charge Of the Patriot, placed what
deemed, double extnguisher upon its impura-
ton upon the Bank, by shelving, first, That the
Patriot itself had used all its exerlou and influence
10 defeat the passage of the act ofreclarter, and
then, that It's own political friends bad voted with
the wings for the rejection thence insl'ting tha
the Patriot, in denouncing The wings tor what II
tried to fish and what It's political supper
tiers assisted in doing, was pronouncng sentence
of condemnation both upon itself ana trends, and
proved its charge against the wings absurd ant
false.
ed The Patriot infinite embarrassment. But it n
length found its ingenuity equal TO its necessities
In its troubles discovered new two edee'
nrinciple in ethics, sort of moral bowie knife, b.
which, with a single blow, il extrcales itself ifpn
ali lis sniangements and ut the same instant cut
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11

COVE commend 10 the notice of such of our
readers still adhere 10 the fortunes of the al.
ininistralon party the patriotic and manly letter
of General MeH;ivaino, contained in our eo'u'n"e
of to day He feels, as many others of that party
doubtless feel, reluctant to separate himself from
those with whom he had long acted, and 10 whom
by such association, he had become attached
But unable longer TO resist the conviction of duty,
and mpelled by love of his country and regard for
her interests, he has boldly proclaimed his indie
pendence Of party trammels, and pledged himself,
as thousands have done and thousands more will
do, on the side of HARRISON AND RE
FORM" In doing this he asserts truly, he has
not changed his principles with his change par
ty. lie has seen, as all have seen, the principles
and the promises upon which General Jackson
came into power trampled down and dsregarded
by his successor. The honest men of the old
Jackson party, who aided in his election from
desire TO accomplish reform in the administra-
iion of the government, to correct abuses, TO re-
trench expenses, to bring back the economy, and
lrugali:y, and honesty, OF the days Of Washington
and Jefferson and to restrain Executive influence
and Executive eleconeering Ivy restricting the
Presidential service to single term, are fast dis
covering that these oh ects cannot be effected by
a support of the present administration, and arc
rallying under his standard, who, IN whatever
station lie has been placed, has shown himself
faithful, capable, honest, and devotedly attached
to the principles and practices of the earlier and
better days of the republic. That there many
among us whose opinions OF the party in power
coincide with those of General AlcElyaine we
cannot doubt. Let such initiate his example,
manifest the moral courage he has exhibited, and
frankly aud iearlessy avow their determination,
arising from sense OF duty, 10 oppose The party
whose policy and measures are bringing distress
ard ruin upon The country. Thus nd hey aid
by their example and their Influence, in coHsum-
mating revolution, nlresdy begun ms important
IN lis results az that which crowned the efforts OF
the patriots of '7G.
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up lie pursuers and adversaries This new diss
covery is described by The claim it SETS up of ex-
empuon, Tor ltsell and political friendS, from all
censtre and responsibility for their dongs in re.
gard to the destruction Of the Bank, on account of
lie purity Of mottUe with which they acted, while
II convicts, of hand, its wing opponents for the
snme identical acts, because Of the ,pickedness OF
Their motives Andits new discovery is made COM
plee Tor It's use, and triumphant in its operations by
Tie further claim it asserts of being the sole udge
OF oo'h It's own aud its opponents motives! Don't
augl' reader; II is really so. Hear what it says.
IN struggling to disencumber itself from what
nave caied a double extinguisher upon its inIpu-
laIion upon the wing stockholders of the Bank, it
eNc'hIHs " But we bad opposed tie recharter and
therefore acted inconsistent in condemning others
Tor what we ourselves had aimed TO dol This is n
poser truly Our motive toas sincere and patriotic -
theirs the wing stockholders in rejecting the re-
charter selfish and rindiciiUc Do Bank ethics
teach that tho merits OF an action do not depend
upon the motive and intention Singular morn.
ly '-There you have it, reader. Now who ever
heard before of man being tried in any human
tribunal by his motires? Up to this time, tie
world has thought and ncted upon the principle
that that mode of trial belonged to the Deity, and
that 1t was more just and moral Tor mortals to
Judge each other by their actions - that it had
nothing to do with his motives any further than
they were indicated by his acts "By their tcorks
shall ye know them," is the rule of human judg.
mcnt. And what other rule would be safe? IL
an incendiary burn my house. docs it lessen the
injury, or make him the less dangerous he should
pretend his motives were goodi
If the Patriot has, by its incessant warfare upon
banks, and It's hostility one in its immediate vi
cinIly Injured this community by depriving il; Of
banking facilities how is the injury Iessencd by
its pretence that its motive was sincere and pat l.
otto? But this rule of judgment is " singular
morality Bank ethics--in the estimation Of
the Patriot. It does not suit his case nor condi-
lion. 1t requires different rule -one that au-
horizes it TO be the Judge of both its own and
others motives, and that gives it the consequent
power of making itself innocent in its impurities,
aud them guilty in their innocence. Such pre-
rognve would certainly he convenient to the Pat
riot in its political conflicts and its claim to it
now affords triumphant escape IN lis controver-
sy with me. belong TO the old school oil ethics
-' the singular morality school-and am obliged
to submit to its rules, leaving TO the Deity the
cognzancc Of motives. And as the Patriot, by its
new discovered code Of morals, has acquired
weapons which render combat with it no on.
ger equal, !, with its leave, will retire from the
arena.
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From the Albany Weekly Gazette.
TEXT AND COMMENT.

A Van Buren, paper published in Chcnaagn Co.
hazards Tie following paragraph as 10 the rresi-
den's claim upon the gratitude OF his counlrymen;
tE5-n Mr.. Yam Buren, has done more TO reduce the
erpenses of the Gouernmen and increase the general
prosueritv ofths country, than nny precious Presi
I{ent, ,pith the exception IF Gen. Jackson. 90
Let lis bring this bold declaration 10 the standard
Of FACT. and observe the result. Mr.. Van Buren,
has done more to reduce the expenses of the Gov
eminent than any previous President" Let those
who doubt this look at the Sollowing comparative
statement and satlsfy themselves the remarkable
accuracy of this Loeofoco editor.
Recapitulation Of Government Expenses.
Waehington's term
years, sl5,s92, 1913 SIS
Average each year, Sl,9e6,o%4 81
John Adams ternls
years. .,.. @is49Usool 10
Average each year, o,3o2,5o6 ~
Jefferson s term 3 i.
years 80 4aioVV'|oo oc
Average each year, 3io2,o9o 90
Monroe's term, =.
years, losioOo,ao" ID
Average each year, l3O57,925 OF
John O. Adams
term, years, 50,5Ol 9l4 81
Average each year, 12,625,47S 90
Jackson 5 term, 8
years, .,.o l4o,|92,'oo VI
Average each year, lS,224,O9l %
Van Buren's term,
3years, 'ii'4oopo3 "
Average each year, 81, l35654 80
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We publish to day triumphant refutotion of
the ISLANDERS upon General llarIlson's military
character, with which the locofoco presses have
been filed since his nomination to the Presidency.
The letters of Gen. HIS aids, aud among them is
one from John speed Smith Of Kentucky, dis
tinguishcd supporter of the administration, furnish
evidence Of the ability, capacity and courage OF
the " Old Hero" which, even the Locoiocos, can
not doubt OF discredit. TO those who have pub
lished and those who have rctaied these ISLANDERS,
we commend the reading of the eslimony mud il
they not devoid Of all sensibility, the blush OF
shame will mantle their cheeks rs thoy renem-
her their ingratitude towards as gallant soldier
ever "sood between the tomahawk and scalp
ing knit. of the Indian and the sleep of the era
die"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11

General HGr ison a nahsonian Republican,
The following extract of letter from General
Harrison TO Mr.. Madison, while President, dis
proves at once the allegation that'he was leder-
alist. We recommend il to the Pqtriot:
:" have no other motive for wiring this letter,
than 10 assure you lhotiy designations was not
produced by any diminntion of the interest hare
ntlpnys taken in the SUCCESS OF YOUR AID
MINISTRATlON, or ofrespect aud attachment
10 volr person The former can only take place
when forget the Republican principles in nhich
Jhare been educated, aud the latter, when shall
cease to regatd those feelings which must aciuale
every honest man, who is conscious of layors that
il is out of his power To repay
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HARD TIMES !--NO RELIEF.
-" Sir, Congress can afford no relief"


Doctor Duncan.
No relief! Pray what was government made
for fit was not 10 preserve the nation from run
ming into evil-and 10 help il get ont when unfor
tunalely found 10 be in No relief from Congress!
then we had better cease paying our Senators aud
Representatives So per day, hall the year round.
No relief Then let us strike out from the Con-
stilmion those grants of power TO regulate the
currency and commerce, and provide for the
general welfare. No relief! Why not cease
experimenting Why not pay of the govern
ment debts, reduce foreign imporaons, encour
age domestic industry, set our manuiactories TO
work, aud give the farmers back their good mar
kes for wool. beef, butter, cheese, &c. by raising
the tariff? Why not reduce the expenditures of
the government, and The army ofharpus WIN are
fauening upon The spoils? Why not give the
states their proportion of the public lands, and
thus diminish the direct taxes upon the people !?
| We know of no reason other than that the pow
ers that be" ,oili not do IT, They nsultingly tell
us il is not their duty to afford relief; aye and
when all the powers OF the government, with ma
| jorles in both branches Of Congress, are in their
hands--Ihey put Doctor Duncan upon end to say
TO you, reader, and to all the peoples Z" Sir, Con-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11
April 10, 1910.

DESTRUCTION OF Blocks MoNuMENT.-E Every
tourist will remember Brooks Monument, which
crowns the heights Of Queenston, and adds so
much 10 the picturesque beauty of the landscape
Yesterday morning, about four O'Clock, the inhub-
iianis of Lewiston and QueensIon were aroused
by report like that of the heaviest artillery. On
looking out, n column of smoke was slowly
ascending from ihe tall Monument, aad as it drift
ted away, the obelisk- like tower was discovered
TO he rent and shattered from "turret to founda-
ton stone." What possible motive could have
induced this worse than Vandal outrage, we are
At loss to imagine. No man was more unlyer-
sally respected on both sides the line lhan Gen,
Sir Isanc Brock. Brave, courteous and humane,
10 degree that reminded one OF preur Clearwater
of former times, he commanded the esteem OF his
country enemies even in The time OF war; and
had his lie been spared aud he continued in com
mand, the escucheon of England would not now
he stained by tho ruthless atrocities perpeiraied by
her forces and savage allies, in the campaigns OF
3 and IA. Nought but the most wanton aud
fendsh malignity could have prompted any one
inns sacrilegousiy 10 disturb the repose of the gal
liant and bonored dead - Buffalo Com '4du'
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Horking Men scan hear."-A few days previous
TO the recent election 10 Connecticut, the Rev.
Collector Bancroft of Boston, and his man Friday,
Robert Ranionl, Jr. having secured the interior of
the State, paid visit 10 New Haven, and while
there they happened to go into the extensive car.
riage factory Of Mr.. ----, who has in Ills en-
ploy some three hundred workmen
The Rev Collector accosled Mr. --- with
the customary salute, and by way of fceer re
marked, 81 assure you that it would be 10 your
advantage 10 go the administration ticket as in the
event of lis succeeding The wages of journeymen
must be totOer"
Mr. ---p put his hand to his ear with list
enlng attitude, saying "pray speak little louder
I'm a title deqf" The Collector repeated his re.
mark advisory in much louder strain, when Mr.
---reped in a tone corresponding, "Mr. Ban.
croft you'd better not speak quite so loud, my
workmen may hear you.r The Collector aud hi,
friends, without further advice took their leave
The result of the election proved that the work
ing men can hear = Cour. & Eng.
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S635.493,29I IS

Thus we sec that the President who has done
40 much ito reduce the expenses OF the Govern
meut,' HAS SPENT ANNUALLY TWICE AS MUCH AS
Gen. JAcKsoE, AND THREE TINES AS MUCH AS MR.
ADAMS DID
But Mr. Van Yuren has done moro 'to increase
the general prosperity of the country than any
nre y;ous President Who eau doubt this extraor
binary statement? Who can doubt that the gen
eraI prosperity OF the country is greater now than
j, ever was? Who can doubt that money is ahin'
dsnt and busness brsk-that produce brings
fair price and labor is in demand at good wages
that credit is established on healthy basis, ana
that the ong-prased ardenily expected better
currency has come at last? Surely il is MS true
that MIR. Van Buren, has done much 10 promote
the general prosperity by bringing us TO our pres
ent palmy condition, as that he has reduced Me e.
o.nses Of the Government by swelling the expen-
ditures from thirteen TO rHIRTYsEyEs MILLIONS
YEAR. The trophies OF The Florida War u the
fruits of tho Exploring Expedition : the exhaus
al s,a,e If the Public Treafury-the deranged
condition ofthe currency - the absolute slagna'ion
of busness--the total destruction OF confidence
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11

The best evidence that the Presidency of Mr..
Van Buren, will end with his first terni is the re-
mark in the mouth of every locofoco you meet,
that he is not their choice fer President. One can
not talk ten minutes with one of The party but
this remark will escape from him. 1t shews
there is nothing hearty in the supper, given 10
him. On the other hand, the advocates OF Old
Tippecanoe all enthusiasm. When such Il
difference exists in the support given the two can
didutes, who can doubt the result
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One Term. We are rejoiced to see the Wings
generally insisting upon restricting The President
to one term. 1t is the most efiectual woy of pre-
venting the abuses which grow out of the power
and patronage Of the Executive. The following,
which heads the columns of The "Times," new
and spirited Wing paper ut Fnyette, Missouri, re-
minds us oftlis important subject:
% ONE PRESIDENTIAL TERM-cD
Proposed by General Jackson Discarded by Fan
Buren, The People 0iN establish ii by tie cleo
lion of General HARRISON.
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grcss can afford no relief" What think you9 Is
it not time we had President and a Congress
who will listen to the voice of the people; and
who will not put them off with the insulting, I'M
feeling and false excuse that they cannot afford
relef2
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Y IRGIN | A.
MAKE ROOM FOR THE OLD DO


MINIONll
Old Virginia, with drums beating and colors
flying, and animated with the genuine Wing spirit
of '76, has wheeled into tile line Of the Wing ar
my, and standn, ready in the front rank 10 do
battle for the Constitution, Harrison and Reform
The wild and destructive spirit of LocofUcosm
has been most signay rebuked within her bor-
ders. The land of Washington, Jefferson, Madi-
son, Monroe and Henry is again true to the
cieut republican faith, and most gladly do we
welcome her ms an efficient auxiliary in the war
which the PEOPLE are wuging with the dc
slroyes Of their prosperity aud the enemies OF
their long cherished aud priceless institutions.
Our victory is complete. The days of Van But
renism arc numbered and almost finished. The
decree has gone forth. The people have proclaim
ed it in thunder tones from the tops of the Ale
games, aud will reecho it from valley to mountain
and fom mountain to valley, until is reverbera-
lions shall reach the eXtreneties Of the republic.
Virginia, be it remembered, has been claimed by
the locofocos with as much apparent confidence as
N Hampshire or Missouri. 1t is indispensable to
the success Of Mr.. Van Buren,. liy the Wings 1t
never has been claimed. 1t is lost to Mr.. Van
Buren,; it is gained to General Harrison, and
with such indications Of popular favor and popu
lar opinion, who can doubt the triumphant cleo =
ton Of VIM. Henry Harrison.
/ Below are the returns rs far as received:
Senate l6 Wing TO lG Locoloco. Last year ID
w. to IS. l..
House of Delegates - w. to 81 L. Last year
20 w to 50 l.. Four more Delegates to be heard
from.
yet heard from, is as follows:
1910. 1889. 1886.
22,s5l Wing. 22,479 Loco. 2O,464 Loco.
1909 Loco. 2O,479 Wing. 1906 Wig.
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these arc but a fow Of the proofs ahat Mr.. Van
Buren, has done more to reduce the expenses OF
the Government and increase the general prosper
ily, than any previous President, except Cen
,Iuvkson'
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COMMUNICATIONS,

Have the Locolocos of Barre heard from Vir.
gna? If they have, they had better have the
old Judge called to the stand and sing the Sab
Ricer song again. Never mind Sing away Judge,
Tip
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11

Spirit Of Seventy Sir. Simon Smith, of Paw
luxei, revolutionary veteran, in the ninety fifth
yenr of his age, went five miles TO town meeting
last Wednesday. He voted the Wing ,icke, OF
couI se.-- Prop Jour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-11

A late paper speaking OF the damage done by
tempest, says" heavy gaI ragged furiously here,
on Wednesday last" &c,
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The Courteous Report ave call upon you to
give us sound currency" say the people to the
administration. "The people expeo, too mach
from the government replies Mr. Van Bugen.
IL trust YOU will re elect me TO the Presidency"
says Mr. Van Buren, to the people. "lhe, Pres.
ident expects TOO much from the people" reply
a million of freemen.- Prentice.
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Speaker Of The House er Representatives..

Statement showng The amount IF expenditures Qfhe
United STATES, erciusue ofhe public debi, .Joreach
year, fran, ls2l 10 1887 Inclusive stated in pur-
euasce ola resolution ofihe House Of Representa-
Gucs ofMe 25M of June 1888,
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Shall Harrison he defeated? Answer by sne
ing the name backwards. No Sivah
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4,772 ". maj 1900 l.. maj. 365sL.mnj.
Wing gain over 1899, 6772 and over 1886, $500.
The Locofoco majority in the stn'e in 1889 was
1865 and in 1885, 6793.
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p5-Tbe United States troops Jeff Bangor on
tho 9th ult. for Hamilton.
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The Presidents gold Spoons md gold GoLlets.-
Tie Iocofoco editors show vast ingenuity in at
tempting to prove that hr. Van Buren, has no gold
spoons gold gohels upon his Table. They first
bring the Globe TO testify that the Government
have furnished no such articles for the Presidents
house. They then give an extract from speech
of MIR. Lincoln, Wing member of Congress from
Massachusetts who is one of the committee upon
public buildings, which state that Government
only furnish such articles for the Presidents house
are necessary or suitable to the condition of
the Chief Magistrate of the Nation. Now who
ever said that the Government did furnish Mr..
Van Buren, with his gold goblets aud gold spoons
The great objection to him in the matter is, that
with to sfonslid furniture with which,
the Nation supplies him, he must needs decorate
hia table with these expensive articles at his own
expense TO ape royalty, and thus scandalise the
publican institutions of his country.