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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-05-07
UNOFFICIAL.

UNIT T1ClALs
Contrast the expenditures. of the Govern
ment under the present with those of former
Administrations then read the following,
and reflect before you vote !!!!!
The following are extracts fromthe report
of the Secretary of War, and the message of
the President Of the United States, on the
subject of the increase Of the Army OF the
United States.
ut is proposed to divide the United States
into eight military districts, and to organize
the militia in each district, SO as to have
body of twelve thousand and five hundred
men in active service, and another of equal
number as a reserve. This would give an
armed militia force of two hundred thousand
men, so drilled and stationed as to be ready
TO take their places in the ranks in defence
of the country whenever called upon to OPP
pose the enemy or repel the invader. The
age of the recruit to be from 80 to 81, the
whole term of service to he eight years-tour
years in the first class and four in the re-
serve; one fourth part, twenty-five thousand
men, to leave the service every year., pas
sing, at the conclusion ofthe first term, in the
reserved, and exempted from ordinary mill
tary duty altogether at the end of the second.
In this manner, twenty five thousand men
will be discharged from military duty every
year, and twenty-five thousand fresh re-
cruits be received into the service. 1t will
be sufficient for all useful purposes, that the
remainder OF the militia, under certain regu-
la,ions provided for their government, be en-
rolled and be mustered at long and stated
intervals; for in due process OF time, nearly
the whole mass Of the militia will pass thro'
the first and second classes and be either
members of the active corps, or OF the re-
serve, or counted among the exempts' VINO
will be liable to be called upon only IN peri
DDS of invasion or imminent peril. Inc
manner of enrolment, the number OF days OF
service and the rate of compensation, ought
to be fixed by law; but the details had tet-
ter De lett subject to regulation--a plan OF
which am prepared to submit to yeu."
Here is the endorsation Of this monstrous
project by MIR. Van Buren,, in his last annual
message: -,
"The present condition of the deficiency
OF our principal seaports and navy yards, as
represented by the accompanying report OF
the Secretary of War, calls for the early and
serious attention Of Congress and, as con-
meeting itself intimately with this subject,
cannot recommend too strongly toyour con-
slderation the plan submitted by that officer
for the organization of the militia OF the Uni
ted States"
The following is the 18th section of the
plan OF details proposed by the Secretary of
War for the organization of the militia ofthe
U. States. thus recommended by Mr.. Van Bu-
which the power is given TO the Pre-
Sdent TO assemble such numbers at such pla-
ces and at such times, within their respective
districts, as he may deem necessary-not
exceeding twice in one year. The people
are required, if called on, to perform militia
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ry duty beyond the limits oftheir own states,
at the will of the President, there being only
eight districts In the Union, and consequent
ly several states in a district.
We have only to call your attention to the
universal prediction made in 1888, at the
time of the removal ofthe deposits, and reit-
Grated down 10 the present time, viz: That,
phen the Federal Executive obtained unlimited
control Orer the public purse the neat step ,coud
be to raise Standing drmy.
Here it is in its full proportions
The next step towards the downfall of this
republic, under the false garb of democracy,
we leave you to conjecture. In the mean
time you are entreated to pause before you
strike the last fatal blow to the liberties of
your country.
"l7. That the President of the United
States be authorized to call forth and assem-
BILE such numbers of the active force of the
militia, at such places within their respect
i've districts, and at such times, not exceed
ing twice, nor days in the same year; as
he may deem necessary and during such
period, including the time when going to and
returning from the place of rendezvous, they
shall be deemed in the service of the United
States, and he subject to such regulations as
the President may think proper to adopt for
their instruction, discipline, and improve
ment in military knowledge"
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that
the above extracts are true copies from the
reports Of the Secretary of War, and from
the message of the President of the United
States. April Is, 1910.
r. GARLAND, of Louisiana,
JOHN BELL, of Tennessee,
JOHN M. Boris, of Virginia,
THos. CoRwIN, of Ohio,
M. Ii. GR1NNELL, of New York,
J. C. CLARK, of New York,
LEvERETr SALToNsTALL, of Mass.
TRUMAN SMITH, of Conn.
Executive Committee.
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From the National MteHigencer.

"CopY OF A PRINTED LEAF"-The subioined do
cument, and the matter thereunto appended, has
been lately printed, rather is now on the press in
this CITY. Though in respect private yet
prepared by gentlemen for their use, and to be
distributed by them among their friends, we should
not now have placed it in columns, but that it was
Yesterday brought up in the House of Representa-
tives, read and commented upon, and is supposed 10
have given rse in some way or other to the scene,
which, as the reader will perceive by reading the &C.
count ofproceedngs, became the subject of formal no.
ce by the House. The first part of it, being all that
relates to the finances is an exact copy from execu-
tive documents AS, H. R. I'd session of the 25th Con-
gress The residue, except so far as relates to the
serve, unofficial:
OFFICIAL.
Public Expenditure from 1924 to 1853.
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmit
ting statement of expenditure, exclusive OF the
June %, 1933.-Read and ladupon the table.
Treasury Department. June 81, 1898.
SIR: In obedience to the resolution of the House of
Representatives, of the 9th instant have the honor
to lay before the House statement showing the
amount of expenditure, EXCLUSIVE, OF THE
PUBLIC DEBT, for each year from 1924 to 1885,
Il am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. J. X. Polk, Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
Statement showing the amount ofexpenditures ofthe
United States, exclusive of the public debt, for each
year from 1924 TO 1887 inclusive, stated in pursu-
ance of resolution of the House of Representa-.
tiyes, of the 25th June, 1888.
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NOTE. The foregoing sums include payments for
trust funds and indemnities, which in 1887, was
$5,610,4O4 36. - 7. L. SMITH, Register
Treasury Department. S.,
Registers Office, June 81, 1898.
*Ths sum is subject to small variation on the set
element of the accounts Of the Treasurer.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-05-07

The town of Society Land, in New Hampshire, ut
the recent election, gave one wing VOTE all told, which
is one more than it gave last year. An editorial wag
remarks thereon, that the wing party was perfectly
united and well organized.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-05-07

AnecdO,e-As several gentlemen were recently
conversing upon the Presidential election, one ind
vdual observed that Mr. Clay had said that the Lo-
cos would not get but sir States. Another immedi-
ately remarked that they would most certainly get
ona.more than tha,-and when requested TO name it,
declared that he thought one would dispute thu:
they had jus; claim to the State of sin and mise
ry."
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-05-07

Spading.-Ifyou have laborcr at work in
your garden, who, in spading up the BEDS
merely turns over spit full, letting it fall as
compactly as he lifted it up, or who would
pulverize it by chopping and cutting it with
the spade, as man would cut up raw pota-
toes, rather than smash a cooked one, take
the instrument out of his hand, ask what his
bill is, pay him off and tell him to 60 home.
He is no more fit for gardener, than wood
chopper is for a sailor. Such moving of the
earth does but little good. See to it, that ev-
cry spit full Of earth is we'll pulverized by
striking several times, if necessary, with the
back Of the spade 10 break and crumble it
up. Let there be no cheat in the business.
II IS not enough that the top appears well
PulvGrized. There should be no Jumps be-
low the surface to the depth of the spade.
That which is out of sight should be as well
PuiverIzed as that which shows itself upon
the surface. The earth must be dealt hon.
estly by. She will not bear cheat. Pre-.
pare beds in this way, giving the soil suit.
able quantity of manure, and Won will he
sure of a good crop by proper cultivation NJ.
ierwards.-Maine Cuhirator.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

TO have some other object than the
'ptiruts.' a, Buis Blanc Island. which
commanded the mouth of the Detroit
river, block-houscs have been built
and garrisoned with troops. At many
other points block houses are building
Many regular troops are already sta
toned along the frontier. About two
thousand American Indians had also
been gathered, Tor whom new huts bad
been built and they had been suppl
ed with arms. blankets, ana daily IA
tons by the British.
] am assured 10y gentlemen from that
quarter now here, that all this and more
TO the same purpose, is absolutely true.
But what the object is, is another mat
ter.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
oBtTtrARy RECORD.

an the midst Of life we are in death"
Died IN West Rutland On the LIST inst. Mrs
l.odcma. wife Of Hiram Smith, aud daughter
OF Benz Blanchard, Esq. aged - years.
Mrs Smith retired tho evening previous in APP
parent health. About O'Clock in the morn
ing Mr.. Smith was awakened by the CRIES OF
bis infant lie endeavored TO awake his wife
bu, not succeeding he became alarmed and
struck Light and called Mrs. Smiths maid
20 his assistance They raised her in bed, she
gasped twice and expired. Thus suddenly
leaving an afiectionate husband. family of 8
children. aud numerous circle of friends TO
mourn an irreparable loss Consolcd however
10y TIE . lection that she was prepared for her
sudden exit She bad professcd a faith in
Jesus Chst which had shown itself IN works
of charity, well ordered life and godly con-
versalIon. Con-.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
.Dorctgm.

Thames Tunnel. AT meeting Of
the shareholders, March Sd, the Presi-
dent stated that the Tunnel had been
completed to within 60 feet of the
Wrapping shore. As 76 feet had been
completed since the Isl of January, il
may be expected that the remaining
GO t ct will be dug in the course of
two or three months ut the farthest.
In the course Of the past year the tun-
mel was visited by 200 persons, who
paid for admission an aggregate Of
GI.572. The total amount expended
upon the work is f363.000. 1t was
commenced about Is years ago.
A new French ministry has been
constituted as follows:
NJ Theirs, President Of the Council and
mi lister for foreign affairs.
M. Vvien, minister of justice.
NJ. de Remusat, minister of the interior
NJ. de Malleville, Sub-Secretary.
NJ. Jaubert minister ofpublic works.
General Cuhieres, minister of war.
Admiral Roussin, minister of Marine.
Petit de la LoZore, minister of Commerce.
NJ Cousin, minister of public instruction
NJ. Gouin, minist .r of finance.
The DeJais adds, that NJ. Lacave Laplace
was offered the portfolio Of finance. but refus-
ed it.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
BRIGHTON MARKET, Monda yMarch 30

A, Market SIS Beef Cattle, Is pairs Work
ing Oxen, Is Cows and Calves, lao Sheep
and 1850 Swine.
Priccs-Beef Catlle-T'he price obtained
last week for like quality were not generally
obtained very few extra brought - 90.
First quality, 80 a Sc IS. Second quality,
6 90 a So 25. Third quality, 80 90 90.
Working Oxen.-We notice few sales
so, 90, %, and 81 10.
Cows and Calves.-23, 81, 30, IS, and $i2.
Sheep.-Sales not made public.
Swinc.-Lots TO pe4dle al 4 l-2, 81 ard
for sows, aud I-2, 5 "a and for barrows.
Large selected bauows, in lots of 25 to so,
II. Al retail and 7.according to the size
and quality.
About 50 Beef Cattle and COO Swine IN
sold.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

Nt EtIsh to-day the correspondence be-
RAM Forsyth and Mr.. Fox, in relation TO
tsPuied territory" 1t will be seen by
htes which have passed between the par
T hat the question about the true boundary
Fsern Maine and New Brunswick, is not
Igssed, bat which of the two parties have
rrolched upon the disputed territory, con-
BY 10 STIPULATION. We are disposed to think
!, the real matter in controversy, is the one
'e examined that is, where is the true boun-
y, instead ofasila,ipg preliminary questions
pea will leave the main question as far from
cslmen, as ever, even though we may fight
p Il. We believe there is but one opin-
N me United States about our right TO the
Tory N dispute, and we trust no man will
HPosed 10 yield our right to the unjust
elsIons OF the British Government.
loush we shall deprecaie as much as any
ue mlseries and expenses of war; yet
Soald no, yield an inrh of ground to the
"'e.aim of any foreign power. We how
'elieye tie British viii not foolishly pro-
a1ar' abou, this question, though they
make much show Of preparation for the
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
o0e sIsns from PENNSYLVANIA.

- haulsbureh Telegraph and lntelligen-
4 'iFais IN the following terms OF the indi-
Afforded Wy the recent local elections
hey Stone State:
'i''S''on sss Democracy. The result Of
'orough and township elections, as they
peeh heard from. wherever they have
l1oe political test, have greatly excee-
" most sanguiue expectations.
I 0uluerlAnd co. Tie friends of Harrison
every borough except Carlisle, and
Cthey divided the Offices.
1Aalnbersburc, Tie Loccs were routed in
t, y ward.
io'k' Tie Harrison democrats succeeded
average majority OF 40, being a hand
u1' cay Of Philadelphia, the Harrison men
81 every ward hu, one.
u& adjoining counties the Harrison men
'sssgy successful.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

.it,ici 20 convince the community
.-,.,,le az It's evil. ior. as before re-
- IN mss, acknowledge 1t to be one Of
"a nature.
u, last was suggested what was sup
., ,s an elicacious remedy, and which
.,..,,,,,ly cfcc, curc Of this rreya-
q i,,r carried into effect Blu, we
,.vs been too sanguinc. III probable
a. habit which we are here attempting
%, 10 rvr,ea so strong that It would re-
u. ,n.,cA efforts Of al sober, rejecting
o.. men in the community to accomplish
-.,.,.o NJ COR nearly hali-century's
A.-e. engaged in our present occu-
h,vo had some amusing cases a
D, tins ncycr-paying practice. Gu,
.,r during this period we have in,en-
4 d. collected 10 call on several OF our
.,-,iiors. that is, those who are album
,,ic 70 pay, on purpose TO see how long
,.l4 extend this pleasant credit system.
arcs, term was nineteen years, without
sra cent applicable to the account for
There we're several cases of between
,,i sixteen years. In the frs, mentioned
*, were at last induced TO call upon the
.,,,le, IN consequence of his being about
,,e ,hc country, as VIC were incorrectly
SOD and the man was surprised that we
"A call upon him. he had been customer
,-, However, be said he ieouid settle up
...,,,r, marc or less and continue his sub
,,.,5 # ,rc rould hro,c IN one gears dc-
anH
another case, where a person had taken
ue,,ld ten ortwelye years, and being cali
i,,,dyerla,ly he contended most earnest
" hal, he had a night 10 suppose that the pa
were intended TO be gratuitous as he had
been called upon for pay-he resisted
forced to comply 10y judicial decision.
a case where a man had taken our paper
eral wears and had published one or two
sn,sencais, be conicnded seriously 'ha, he
not to pay anything for the advertise
rs tecause he had taken the papers, and
med to suppose that no one had 10 pay fol
al a4icg who was so patriotic as to take
nFers.
We my, or may not, pursue this subjec
further We hope 10 find our fellow citi
nhnrlha, interest in it which the subjcc
mis-, anil we should lie glad il some one
Nd lake up and WELD more powerful per
U8Glo aid the reform.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
FOX "a IL.

FOX "A Il.
BY the subscribers HERDS GRASS
and CLOVER SEED, of the first
quality : a few tons first quality Troy
Ground Nora Scotia Plaster. Pork by
the barrel Lard and Smoked Hams !;
also quantity Of Troy Superfne
FLOUR; and few very superior
Troy Plo6ghs.
HODGES e. GILMORE.
March 81, 1910. 1915
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

The n. Y. Commercial Advertiser
says a conditional sale Of certain real
estate has taken place in that city, the
consideration to be sixty thousand dol
lars if Harrison is elected, and but $50
900 if Van Buren, is reelected Pret-
~ fair.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
MARRIED.

In Rutland, on Thursday evening last, by
Rev. A HAYNES, Mr.. ;. ]. GIiggs 10 Miss
Julia 4. Kelley.
In Piusford. 3lsi uli by 8. H. Kellogg Esq.
Mr.. Bishop p. Booth 10 Miss Elizabeth Barns.
In CJownpoini, y. Y. by Rev. Mr. Heuick,
Mr.. Samuel Wright. Of ShorehaIn, 10 Miss b.
Selma Brooks, OF the former place.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
STATE ELECTIONS.

ne following State Elections take place
-ls nc month Of April inst.
eiue olicui, LIST Monday in Aoril; Rhode
Isl Wednesday in April Virginia, iih
-! IN April Louisiana, LIST July.-S
! Nst 70 August, two in September, in
u sld in November.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
PLOUGiiS.

PLOUGHS.
Fifty Ploughs, large and small
sizes-S de hill Ploughs. Two hundred plough.
points suitable for the Troy, Sandy hull, and
Rockers Ploughs.
Hollow Ware, consisting Of Kettles, Spiders,
Tea Kettles, Iron Basins, Tin Dogs, &c.
Also, double add single Wagon Boxes, Car,
Boxes, one and two horse Wagon Arms. Oven
Mouths, &c.
Manure Forks, &c.
Bnchelder's manure Forks and Hoes md Shov.
els, For sale by BURT d MASON.
ante d.
90 tons Scrap Iron and old pot metal
I3-i5 Ru'innd. Marei, eth, 1910.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

| The New York Registry Law has received
Signature of the Governor, and become
y The election hereafter is to continue for
day only, "a grea, Improvement A great
IaoI has been made by V. b. men about
law, bu, we doubt not its operation will be
|sfelaI
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
Abridged from the Correspondence Of the jour. Of
Commerce.

commerce.
Washington Tuesday, March. 81.
In the House, 10 day, the Subject OF the New
Jersey election was debated, and the orders of
the day being then called for. Mr.. Bells bills
to prevent any interference in elections by ex-
ecuiive officers was taken up--the question
being "Shall the bill be rejected ~ Nh Bell
spoke at great length on the subject, and did
not conclude his remarks.
Mr.. Adams bill TO secure the payment on
duties and proven, the frauds on the revenue,
lately complained of so much, was made the
special order for Wednesday week.
In the Senate to day, many memorials were
presented in favor Of uniform bankrupt law
and OF a duty on silk.
Adjournment Of Congress.
The joint resolution for the adjournment of
Congress on the 18th day Of May, was called
cipal objection urged against an carly adjourn
ment, is the unsettled question about the n.
f.. boundary. In the course Of the debate,
mention was made ofthe warike preparation
of the British, along the whole line of their
/ frontier-the joint resolution was laid on the
table yeas 80 nays II.
| cannot say that any thing has occurred 10
remove the apprehension felt here of difficult
ties with England The British Government
Sc nsto be preparing to settle the matter with
a vengeance. None OF the Arguments urged
against the probability of war can counter
balance the fact of the vast military and naval
preparations made by Great Britain, every
where around us, and the peculiar tone of the
late notes of mr.. Fox.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
Notice to Farmers.
PLOUGHS, No. ! g. 9.

WE The subscribers, beng sppoin;-d by the
w Hon Probate Court for the district Of Rut.
land, commissioners 10 receive, examine aud I'D.
jusi all claims and demands of ell peisoas against
the estate Of
NANCY BULL
late ofDsnby 10 snid district deco ssedfe presented
insolye Mt: aud also all eisms and drniaDds r1bib
lied 10 offset thereto; and SIX months from the
zlsi Of March 10 l. being allowed by said court
for that purpose, Ne do Therefore hereby give
lice that We will attend 10 the business Of ou,
said appointment al the dwelling house 81 10.
seph Bull IN Dsnby on the Isl Mondays Of J1ns
snc Jolly n NJ from O'Clock, A w. Uni1
O'Clock, Z. NJ. on zach Of SAID days
s sn,oyn sxMITH' lcommi.,em.
Daabv March - ts4O
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
James Weeds Estate,

STATE or VERMONT 'ElE Hon.
Manchester Probate Distuc,,.s. ! l. the pro.
bate Court t. the district of Manchester.
To all persons concerned IN III. csisic Of James
Weed, late Of Rupert IN said district dre-ssed,
GNssr'Se
whereas Ira Weea executor the estate 81
Jamrs Weed late ot Rupert ~ said ds,r,C, de-
ceased, proposes rendering an account nf his I'D.
mioIsttauon aud To ptrscn, his account sg,inst
said estate, at Specsl probate court a. be- holden
at The office OF sargrsn, and Miner, IN Msuches.
ter. an the OH day al April mat
Therefore, you are hereby notified To appear
before said court at .sid 81 and place, to snow
cause. IT any Won have, why the said account
should not he allowed
Dated nt Manchester, this 9th day Of March,
A. ID lci0.
BY order II the Court.
A l. MINER, Register. 1915
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07
NOT ICE

GOODS, embracing the entire stock Of the
VI subscriber, will be sold at cost for cash, or
at a small advance from cost for short and good
credit Those indebted to him either by account
OF by note, anus, make immediate payment. II
this call is not attended 10, my accounts will be
left with one who will be mo Z successful, and
will probably show less leniiy.
i4-i0 n G. HOWARD
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

Ie oarque Burlington has been
with lightning at sea aud burnt,
n 's'ed. Owned by Mcssrs Rice
\ n oosl'er, Boston, and insured for
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

~. I've London Cab has jus, been intro
- 70 New York, a vehicle To carry
vo'N with one or two horses, the
cent so that the body is within a
I Of Tue pavement.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-07

I IST Of letters rcni,ininp in the Post Office at
- Pnisiord Rutland Co. VI. April lst 1870.
Abbott Sidney Mitchell Alanson
Arlington q b Mavn1M John
Bailey Enos McG-e Patrick
Baird Wocott Newell John q
Bonneue Osgond Luke
BRISTOL Mary A Miss Pen6cld Sturaes Esq
Burditt jonathan Farmer Mi hell
Canig an Arthur Riley Patrick
Clark stephen Reynolds Robert l.
Cox Ben iamn Roy Norbert
Cobern Moses SWEET Theopilus
nunElee Sllo Totunghnm james
Dixie Laura Miss Tupper ) II Rev
Dixie Esther Miss Iomlinson Saml Esq
McLnin Ann Miss Wetherbv j
Freoovc John w Worden G y
Hitchcock I.pcy Widow Wheelock Ann Miss
Harris Reubin Walker John
Huxley Elijah Woolson Live
Jones VIM Nhi- Lewis
Jones Increase Rev Wallis Harry
Kelly Adeline Miss Winslow Charles
Kelly Joseph Esq Wood:uf WIN T.
Kelly Geo W Wheeler Harriet
Leonard Mahitable Wheeler Elnange Mrs
li-l6 ADDISON BUCK PM