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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-11

A SHARP REpLY.-The Van Buren, Harvest
Home Committee for Philadelphia county, re.
Gently invited Mr. Chapman, of Iowa, to partic.
pate in their festival. His reply is published in
the National Intelligencer and contains the fol-
lowing passages:
ABE assured, gentlemen, that it would afford me
unleigned pleasure TO lend my humble aid in tie
promotion of the great cause eff equal rights, the
violation of which may he reati in The history Of
all exhausted Treasury, a derangeu currency, II
withered commerce, failing revenue, our Gov
eminent in debt; and without the least attempt
to provide means for removing the present evils,
or preventing them in future. The drones who
hold the purse, though an empty one, will only
have completed the work OF desola,ion when
they shall have fixed upon the dire.
full necessity of direct tax now openly and
DO Idly avowed by their leaders. When the
purse has been exhausted, AMI lis corripting APP
pcation Of necessity ceased, we have no reason
70 be aslonisheh the drones grasping at a
Standing drpaV as Il means of forcing n dissatish
ed people into unconditional salservlency. ihat
the successful grasp at the sword would he death
70 liberty, requires no other proof than the uhi'
versal burst Of indignation with when II Is met.
My devotion to the sacred cause OF human
rights though in humble sphere, has heen one
of deep anxiety. And could l believe 'nat my
presence at your comneniahle celebration
would i'm the least tend TO the removal OF the
o.ones or To the rescue of the stoora from their
grasp, would foiego the pleasure of complying
with present engagement, III my power 10 torii'
~ the noble resolutions OF the real inhabitants
OF the LOG Cabins. ..L......,
Although the name OF the Log Cabin Can.
didat.~ was given to General, Harrison by his
enemies i'm tlerision AHA rdicule of his humble
habitation, yet feel n confidence that his knowl
edge of the waits OF that gallant and respectable
class of our fellow.citizens will not render him
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-08-11

.Mormons Lynched.-The Quincy Wing of the
18th inst. states that the citizens of fully, Mo.
have recently missed several articles and laid
the theft to the Mormons, living at Nauvoo LII
Immediately opposite. At length number oil
citizens OF FULLY crossed the river, in the vicini
ty fthe Mormon settlements where nfier some
searching, they found several OF the stolen nrti-
Giles. Shortly after, falling in with Il party oi
three or four mormons, they were charged with
the theft, and forcibly taken across the river 81
sevcrally lynched. One Of them escaped, and
running to the river, seized II canoe and reached
the other shore, where he fell exhausted.
A public meeting Of the Mormons has been
held in Nauvoo, at winch the following, among
other resolutions, was passed:
That the people of NJ issouri not having sui
fciently slaked their thirst for blood and plum
der, are now disposed TO pursue with rope
ttion of the same scene OF brutality which mark
ed their whole course OF conduct towards Ills
during our unhappy residence among them
Notwithstanding they have robbed tbs of our
homes, murdered our families, toien and carri'
ed away our property, and their eXerions TO
complete their own inftmy rs State, has caus.
ed unoffending thousands to be bunished from
the State without even the form OF trial or the
slightest evidence of crime.
They are now seuding their gang Of murder
Gus bandtri and thevmg brignnhst'to wreak fur
ther vengeance and satisfy their Unsuitable Gu
pdity in the State Of Illinois, and that too, he
fore we have even time to erect shelter for our
families. .
Columbus Democrat., 1840-01-18
FOR an INDEPENDENT rREAsrRr-,e,,.-
TIoSAL BASK. "a
For PresidsnL
NJ ARTIN VAN BURrN
Election in 1910.
THE TREF IsSIrr

Shall our; be a GOVERNMENT Or nm
B.d.NKS OF a GOVERNMENT or 5hL T5,s
PEOPLE7 Shall zee haze a CONSTITf-rILaht!L RI LhL
AL TREASURY, or an UNCONSTITiTrIrII00,S,- i II0S-
AL NATIONAL BANK? Shall ws baS. n ,iUN- "a
sTITuTIoNAL CURRENCY OF GOLD and SRI vrs SSs
or one of IRREDEE.NfBLE P.4PER1 Sis IN
ws lire under the despOtism of MoSEyrn Ia1' tas
rocRAcY, or under the safeguards Of rpFr pI'i,
CO.NSTTTU1TON?-WashincloD Cbron "Af
Columbus Democrat., 1840-01-18

Should | be asked if there be no ,cou Ly ,,,,,.
the GENERAL GovERNMENT can aid the tss,, ~
EMANCIPATION | ans,rer, il ha, Ions h..
AN OBJECT NEAR MY HEART, TO see The JVH0jr
SURPLUS REVENUE appropriated thai II
jeet" WILLIAM H. HARRISON
Whig candidate for the Pre,idepg
Columbus Democrat., 1840-01-18

merits. l can tsPea, the assursB,.
made that l shall chssrfOiy and reSs,l a'''.,
ra'5 "ln you IN every measure ths, ca
promote the welfare Of the Union Va ''at
Washington, Dec. .. Isss 0ORES
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

too many ofthem already. Sir, have heard
members Of this House charge Gen, Harri.
son with cowardice, whom he defended and
protected from the war-kniie and tomahawk
Of the Indian, when they were sleeping in
their mothers arms.
Mr.. Speaker,-l know something Of Gen.
Harrison and something Of his history and
something OF his deeds. know individuals
who were with him during the last war; who
were with him in the battle Of the Thames,
Fort Meigs, and Fort Stephenson. | know,
sir, that cannon balls, and chain-shot, and
bomb Shells flew thick around him In these
battles. The gentleman from Clermont, MIR.
Buchanan.) said that Gen. II. was not, during
the battle Of Fort Meigs, near enough TO have
the scales knocked off of him. Well, sir, II he
was not near enough to have the scales
knocked of, he was near enough to have
scales and dirt knocked on TO him by cannon
balls. (Who saw it asked come member.)
saw it, sir. was in that battle. saw
cannon ball strike within two feet of General
Harrison during that fight. was there.
saw bomb-shells and chain-shot flying all
around him. Horses were shot down under
him. was also at the battle of Fort Sieph-
eUSou. saw oCu H. tHcTt, anu HC was III
the hottest and hardest Of the fight and
where balls flew hickest, and where steel
met steel the fiercest, there would you lind
Gen. Harrison. speak what | know, and
what my eyes have seen. Gen. Harrison is
not a coward and those who call him cow
ard know nothing Of him. He was brave.
prudent and fearless General. He took the
right course during the last war--he acted a
noble part, and his country has honored him
for it, Ask the soldiers who fought by his
side; whose arms were nerved by his pre-
sence; whose hearts were cheered by his
valor and who were led to triumph and to
victory by his courage, and bravery, and skill.
Ask them, sir, if General Harrison was
coward and they, sir, will tell you, no
Sir, have done. only wished to give
my testimony in favor of General Harrison,
and TO state what have seen, in opposition
10 the statements Of those who are ignorant
Of his character, and who know nothing of
his bravery and skill.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

number of the report had been ordered 70 be
printed by the dominant party here. without
even arousing their economical sensibilities
Mr.. 8. trusted. however, that very little po-
Iitical capital could be made out OF il, II the
subject was understood by the. People. IL
had been his object, in the remarks which ne
had made, TO place the responsibility OF the
times on the right shoulders. He was not
willing to see the charge OF producing lhe
present dislressss thrown upon those who had
no control over the administration OF public
affairs, or see that responsibility Withdrawn
from those who, for the last ten years, have
had The matter all in their own way that had
put down the Bank of the United States,
raised up the State banks, as they as natural
ly sprung up from the times after the destruc-
ZION Of the United States Bank as vegetation
died from the annual inundalion Of the Nile;
that had in turn destroyed the State banks,
which they had been the cause Of creating,
and by their continual war upon the curren-
cy, credit, and business of the country, had
brought prosperous and happy" people TO
their present condition. The People bear
the burdens Of the Government, and suffer
from the effects Of its policy when injurious
to their interests, and they ought to know the
truth
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

SQuIRRELs-The Missouri papers complain Of scar
city in some parts Of that State. The ST. Louis Re-
publican says that at Boonville was selling at
prices ranging from 81 SO to SO 90 barrel, and at
other points at higher rates. and in places was
not to be had any considerable quantity for any price,
One Of the scarcity is said be the devastation
committed by the squirrels These animals have in
vaded the country in armies They attack and destroy
whole fields Of where the husbandman had left his
crop ungathered.
The migratory visits Of squirrels in vast numbers
seem to be periodical Some years ago they appeared
in some Of the States in swsrms their course
was southerly. The Ohio river crossed partly by
swimming and partly by means Of the drift wood which
sometimes nearly the whole surface Of the
stream. Muliitudes Of the squirrels killed with
sticks they exhausted from the Whether
these mgrations prompted by the instincts of the
animal certain intervals, whether they caused
by scarcity Of provisions in particular quarters and
prospect OF abundance elsewhere matter which ma
turalists may decide = Bali American.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

TEnrERAscE.-The following views Of General
WIN H. Harrison on the interesting subject OF lem
perance embodied address delivered before the
Hamilton county Agricultural Society in June. 1881
THE exports Of Ohio are generally the substantial
comforts OF life, which every where acceptable. their
arrival hailed blessing we'll ia the mansions Of
the rich in the cottages Of the POORLY the lux
urous inhabitan Of the tropics cloyed by the luscious
products OF his burning climate, by the poor negro
who ministers to his wants Alas that there should
be excepion-,hst a soil prolific Of that which Is
good should by perversion Of the intentions o the
Creator be made to yield that which is evIlo scatter
life and death with equal hand. To the heart
cheering prospect Of hocks and herds feeding on I'M
Iivalled pastures-6eds Of grain, exhibiting the scrip
turs proof that the seed had been good ground
how often Is the pbilsnthropc traveller Disguised with
tho dark, unsighty manufactures OF a certain poison
Poison TO the body and soul A modern .fineas or
Ulysses might mistake them for entrances into the IN
fernsl regions, would they greatly err. But unlike
those passages which conducted the Grecan aud Iro-
heToes their plous errands the scenes which
these conduct the unhappy wretch who shall enter them
those exclusively Of misery and No relief 10
the sad picture, Tartarus there no Eysum here.
is all Tsrtarc darkness. and unfrequeniy TsItarc
crime. speak freely Of the practice OF convert
ing the material Of the staff Of life (and for which
so many human beings nearly perIsh) into article
which SO destructive OF human health and happiness,
because in that way have snned my self but IA that
way shall no more"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

SPEECH OF Mr.. POLLOCK.
GENERAL HARRIsoN's BRAVERY.


Among the many foul charges brought
against the private and public character of
General Harrison, none is seized upon with
more avidity. and published with more ma
lignant satisfaction by the federal loco-f oco
press, than that Of his being coward of
ourselves, we have never thought it of suffi-
cient importance to contradict this SANDER, it
having, like the rest, originated in the despe-
ration of desperate, corrupt and malignant
party But we cannot resist the temptation
offered US of publishing the speech Of Mr..
Pollock Of Ohio, delivered in Congress, in
answer to this charge Of cowardicc against
General Harrison. The vindicalion is most
triumphant, and is beautifully made. Let the
people read it. Mr.. p. was fellow soldier
with and under General Harrison He had
opportunities of testing his Generals bravery
and skill. See what he says.
REMARKS OF Mr.. POLLOCK,
of Maskingnm.
In reply to the remarks made by Messrs.
Buchanan and Flood, during the debate in
the House, on Monday last.
Mr.. SpEAKER,-I have listened to the de-
bate, thus far. with much patience. ! have
heard abuse heaped upon Gen. Harrison, by
men who are comparatively young; and al
though am unaccusiomed to speech making,
hope the House will bear with me for few
moments, for shall not trouble II long. |
shall only reply to some particular matters.
shall not deal in gencralilies, we have had
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THURSDAY, March o.
Mr. CHM made an Intellectual attempt TO suspend
The rules in order TO submit resolution calling on TIE
Postmaster General TO report the causes Of the .'reen
larty OF the mail between New Orleans and New'i OK
The rotion requiring othds TO carry IL, was lost
Mr. JONES, Of Virginia, renewed his ehon 10 snomt
resolution making the Treasury Note Bill the 'Pee''
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

term OF four years he will manage Il with such con-
summste skill and ability 10 leave the Government
in such Of successful operston Tor The promo
ton OF the common defence sad general welfare, 'ha'
IL will require but moderate share OF skill and alien
ton to keep IL ia order 10 be profitable. And ~ that
even, he viii again retire the shades Of private HE
and, Il poor purse, usual, he will be rich N tho al
fecuons Of the Nation Whilst the present incumbent
and his dependens-"h spolismsn' will be only re-
membeIed to be execnted az selfish parissns
r. BEALL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

In Michigan, they have what they call red dog
currency" Cannot Mr.. Van buren, and his Secretary
procure some Of i. to pay off their Cuba boodhounds
I,ou,s Jour
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

Treasury Noies Tho total amount Of Treasury
Notes outstanding the I'd Instant, according to the
official statement, was 81 1891 81.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-07

TINE MADISON PAPERS.-Jus, published, are this
Il day received, for sale by +, TAYLOR.
MARI
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01

These letters are answered Only with a denial
Of the information which their numerous
writer's solicit they are told thar the candidate
Of the whig party, or rather the COMMITTEES
which has him in charge. ha, adopted the poll.
cy Of those who nominated him.-ihat of max
ing no declaration Of his opinions. allowing no
expression ofhis views in regard to the grea,
contested measures Of the present moment to
escape him. bu, demanding that the people
shall put the helm Of state into his hands with
eut knowing whittier he is 10 steer the vessel.
We have heard much Of non-committaism in
our time, but this is non-commi,talisn with a
vengeance.
After all. the friends of Harrison are, per-
haps. right TO surround him with q cabinet.
while he is yet candidate. He would make
as wild work without a Regency as the poor
crazy old grandfather of the present Queen OF
England. II he were 10 answer al his own
discretion the letters he receives. he would.
unqusstionably, give answers that would en-
barass his party. They are right, doubtless,
in standing guard over the unhappy old man,
lest the muzzle should slip from his mouth
and he should betrsy himself by uttering non
sense.--N Y. Post
Wehav printed in italics some prssages OF
the letter written in behalf Of the general, that
they may the more forcibIy arrest the attention
Of the reader.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01
DEMOCRACY.

In letter lately addressed by Mr.. BLsror
to committee Of the citizens Of n. York. hs
says
III is 10 the naturs Of politicsI parties. in
III sees sud iu oil countries. for ell the sdrer.
ssry parties TO unite against the popular parry.
DcrnScrscy forever has against il . union Of all
other parties. and thus u 10 with Us st this DAY
All the various opposing parties. although they
can agree in nothing else. can agree 10 unite
their votes sgsiost the democracy snd tbis
uuion among those Who differ in essential prin-
ciples should be an sdmonnion to union anon
ourselves rho differ only in questions Of detail
and Of eypedIepry.
Very respectfully. gentlemen. b
YOur friend and fellow-citizen.
THOMAS ~. BENTON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01

o. READ the extracts below, showing
the opinions Of JOHN DAVIS when Le wa,
Governor OF Massachusetts in 1894. and con-
tras, them with those he lately advanced. in
his speech in the Senate, in reply TO Mr.. Blu
chanan. and then say, ye Immaculate wings
If among the many virtues of John Davis that
Of consistency can be included! .s..
GOVERNOR DAVIS IN 1894.
Experience has long since proved that =
metallic currency is least liable to fluctuations
and it is to lie hoped the earliest opportunity
will DO seized to return TO il so far at least a,
to rectify the present credit system Of paper
currency, aud prevent its pernicious .fuctud'
lions" p. 5S4.
We have additional proof daily Of dispo.
stion in all parts Of the United States 10 multi.
ply banks beyond all former precedent. Th,
same excited state OF the public mind follow ed
the refusal TO rechartcr the former bank Of the
United States; and if now as then the appli.
cants succeed in their wish il is not improba
bic that the same result will follow aad the
holders Of bills will be LETT TO mourn over the
inability Of tho promissrs TO pay. This will
tend further TO weaken public confidence, BY
exciting di.,.r:t against all banks. and il be-
comes a wise people to be prepared for such an
emergency" p. 5e5.
The disdstrods fluctuations which we er-
p-rience, are 10 some extent to br imputed 10
the fluctuations in specie. The most obvious
remedy against the recurrence Of this calamity
and the most certain method Of saving the sc-
tive industry Of the country from the devourinc
vortex OF this ALMOST PERIODICAL DISASTER. is
10 increase the quantity Of specie IN eiiculs-
ton" %. $50.
Fluctuations visit all who have property,
and all who work TO acquire it, with injury, and
compel them TO submit to severe sacnbtes.
What 10 called a scarcity Of money, only means
that the banks do not disoourt. Under pres
sure thus occasioned. nc hare seen, (bcfore
1881 good estates d,cindte, until their posses
sors we're left bankrupt. We hare seen labor
srs thrown out Of employ. ortheir wages greatly
reduced: and business either suspended or
dragging those engaged 10 It towards ruin.
We hare seeu, also, great anriety md dismdy
perrdde the tehoie public"
Believing thai under our present (credit)
system We may be agdin witness Of these
scenes Of suffering, l cannot rslisguish the
hone that your wisdom "a ~hig Ieeislaiurel
will devise some way Of giving greater stability
TO the l,eai currency" p. 5s5.
1T ~ill be warn 10 hook for prosperity With
out a circulating medium which commands the
public confidence. this currency Is fueius-
ting. business will participate in its character; (;
and the nuetus,iops bring disaster upon the
seller OF buyer-ceinmeree must pecessarly
lsnsuish. property sink in value. aud the gener-
al prosperity be greatly sbs'vd. u [. therefore
the dictate Of sound policy TO msiutsin . cur
feney shIeh shsiI remain firm" p. SEQ.
" dis'fsst should ovsrsLsdo~ our banks for
bat day, al payments in spetic you'd cease.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01

for the funds on hand do not amount to one
twelfth Of the bills in circulation and deposi,es
on demand. II the quantity Of specie is di.
minished the paper circulation must be curiail.
ed. Ifn is sincreased. the paper may also be in
creased. The paper therefore ffuciuates rs its
basis tspecie) changes" p. $50:
"EXperienee has long since proved that a
metallic currency is least liable 10 fluctuations
and therefore beet adapted TO the purpose Tor
which il is designed. We should seize the
earliest opportunity TO return TO il. so Ear. AT
least. as TO rec'ify the present credit system OF
paper currency, and prevent its pernicious .fue-
tuations." p. 5s4.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01

In this Town, on Saturday evening last, Hon
CnRisrornsR q. CHaMFLiS. aged ~ years, Mr.
Champlin was President of the Rhode Island Un
ion Bank. and formerly Senator in Congress from
this state.
In nIiver,on on the Esd nl.. Jane Maria, daush.
ter Of Charles Durfee, Esq.. aged is months.
In Providence OH Wednesday last, Of consump-
,ion, Abby c.. daughter Of MIR. Daniel Sanford. of
Wes,pori, IN the 18th year Of her age.--On Thurs
day 10Th inst Elizabeth. daughter OF Mr.. Seth
Padeford, aged 10 mouths. On Saturday morn.
ing, Richard EnIhony, OF Nsuh Providence. in
the 'Sd year of his age Same day. Mary Rod
9h year of her age.--On Sunday. Henry Patter.
son. son OF the late Benjamin Page. aged years
and 10 months