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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

THE NEW ADMINISTRATION. The fol-
lowing remarks from the Philadelphia Sentinel
express good Wing sentiments, though coming
from an Administration paper:
we are prepared to expect tina, the new admin
is'rauon willbe characterised by moderation and
n conclllaiory policy. We trust and believe thnt
u VIII he mn administration for the country not
Tor the party that 1t will be slow to prescribe for
opinions sake honest and capable men that il
VIII practically and sterny rebuke the doctrine
that the emoluinents and honors of office arc 10
De De- regarded as spells belonging to the vctors.
we xpeat this from the long established charac-
ter OF the President elect, which has ever been
anything but vindc,ive and narrow; we expect
u because The successful party have during their
twelve years struggled earnestly and Justly con
tended for this policy aud because The exncr;-
ence ofthe administration now exuirinp. por,Iv n,
account OF the proscrptive spirit of many Of il,
leaders, is big with instruction and warning n
their Successors; and we are not witbout owl.
dencc, that even in the flush Of victory, the lend
es Of the Wing party are not disposed TO forget
their own doctrine.
Changes under the new regime there will
doubtless he, in order to vigorous and stendv
government. The President and his cabinet must
Of course be politically unit Removals for in.
competency, dishonesty, and canorous hostility
to the government, and undue meddIing in poIii-
cal matters may be looked for, and wished for !;
hut we shall be entirely at fault in our calculations
If the new government is not highly distinguished
for mild liberation in the distribution of lis mn
pninnenls
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

The Colonial Trade. The Portland Advertiser
says that memorial TO be presented TO Congress
it is presumed, is now in that CRY and numerous
ly signed, upon the subject OF the British Colon
ial Trade. There is not, the memorial says, even
the senblance of reciprocity in the trade. Our
vessels not admitted to all British Colonial
ports. where Custom Houses are established, in
like manner IA British vessels are into the ports
of the United States, nor are they permitted 10
carry all the productions of this country, TO her
ports, aud freely offer them for sale, Our Fish
Oil and Sailed Fish, the staple articles ofour New
EnglandStal are prohibited by her altogether, in
the Colonies; the ports TO which we trade are a.
so limited, and the articles which we are allowed
10 take there, taxed more GENEROUSLY Than like ar
licles, entered and coming from other Colonial
ports in British vessels. The monopoly Of large
proportion of The carrying trade by British vessels,
operates inlurously TO American vessels, a tra,ic
which they enjoyed the principal share of prior
10 the opening of those ports.
The plaster trade alone, OF which there is prop-
ably imported into the United States from seventy
five thousand to one hundred thousand tons an
pually and employs large amount OF tonnage, is
now almost wholly imported in british vessels the
annual freight on which will probably amount TO
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. This
was atrade greatly advantageous to United States
vessels prior to The opening oflhe ports 10 us, and
from which we are now driven in great meas
ure, and j: is only tom certain free porls aud at
an advanced price, that American vessels are al
lowed TO take it whilst British vessels are prvi.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Arrest We are informed that The Montreal
police made descent upon Missisquoi Bay, a lew
days since and arrested gang Of q despcradoes,
who had for long time infested that region. They
had made regular business vi breaking stores
aud houses, burnt many buildings, and committed
had long been suspected but such was their in
fuence and the numbers enlisted under them, that
they had literally frowned down all attempts to
ferret them out, and visited with summary chas-
tsement every individual who presumed to call
them in question. Rya well concerted plan, how
ever, their whole camp WINS explored, list of the
persons composing the association obtained, and
at The proper moment the net was sprung upon
them--muci to the joy of that neighborhood. -
burlington Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
WHICH IS THE BANNER sTATEP


| The contest between Old Kentucky and Yer
mont close, extremely close. In the present as
pect Of the case it is difficult to decide to whom
belong the highest honors. We apprehend,
however, that the full canvass from Kentucky will
show some scattering votes, and thus clearly give
Vermont the palm. At present the matter stands
as follows:
KENTUCKY. Harrison 5s,4s9, Van Buren,
32,6l6 total vote 81 Jos; majority 25,s73, Icing
$3.50 per cent. Whether the average vote Of
both tickets is given, or the highest vote on each,
aud whether or not there were scattering votes,
we do not yet know. Of the counties, "a gave
Harrison maiorities, and l6 Van Buren, majorties.
VERMONT The average vote is as follows,
counting &C votes for one of the Harrison cleo
tors which were omitted by the returning officer
Harrison 32,43s, Van Buren, 1901 Birney 3lS,
scattering 10; total vote 50,776; majority for
Harrison over all l4lO0 being 27.76 per cent
Majority over Van Buren, l4,437, being 2S.43 per
cert. Of the whole number cast. Every county
gave a Harrison majority.
Now on this slntc of the case, we don't give up
the banner yet. To no state would Vermont yield
i, more readily than to Old Kentuck: but she
must win it first Were there no scattering votes
in Kentucky? And is not the majority over Van
Buren, "a plurality only deciding this elec,onO the
true one to estimate upon? Let us have these
points settled, and then the main question will be
decided ms matter oil course
The following is the official canvass of Yer
mont win Prentss of the Louisville journal
furnish us with the complete canvass of Kentucky?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Washington County Court. The November
term commenced on the l7h and adjourned tn,
28th Judge Redfed presiding. The Grand Jury
found twenty-seven bills Of indictment; among
the criminal cases were the following:
Alexander Pixley, indicted for thef found
guilty and sentenced to states prison Is months.
Hosea Bradley, horse stealing; states prison q
years.
diary Ann Norhey, theft fined S25.
Hiram Barnard, indicted for arson; continued.
John Drew, horse stealing-a lad Ia years old ;
verdict not guilty
Jeremiah Carr I'd, theft; found guilty, and case
passed to Supreme Court upon exceptions.
John Cobon and Charles Sherman, indicted
for passing counterfeit money bonds forfeited
Geo. Y. Cook, theft; fined $50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

r5-lllinois, Missouri, Alabama, and Arkansas,
npajorities. These with South Carolina, Virginia
and New Hampshire, are all he gets States,
TO 10 for Harrison. We shall publish table OF
the popular vote throughout the Union, as soon as
the official returns are received.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
From the Washington Pa. Reporter.
WHITE HOUSE.

ACT Z, SCENE I.
Pan Buren,. Shocking bad news from Mnine
this. Can't stand 1.-THE "peope are really ex
pectng too much from the Government"
Amos. It's very scary even to the grown W
folks.
| Dear Blair. You must say IN the Extra, Am
that it's all a wing lIe--jus about as true as the
Christians Bible"
Poinsen This disaster might have been avoid
ed could we have called the New Hampshire mi
litia over the line about these times.
Forsyth. Fairfeds last majority of 5000 lost
Kent elected with five Congressman, and Smith
beat! It's Waterloo all over.
Johnny Brough I'll stake my reputation.
Fan Burn. You hush you never had any
worth stalking.
Paulding. This comes of letting cobbiers and
tinkers vote.
Benton This comes of not sending gold round
to the Office holders, rs you did in '36 M
Leri Could not do 1t the gold is expunged
Fan Buren,. III send Albert Smith to Russia
Gin spite OF lamentations here or elsewhere" and
Dayee Minister plenipotentiary to Olohei,e.
BENTON. Solitary aud alone----
Buchan M | wish to Heaven could raise my
voice loud enough
Fan Buren,. For goodness sake forhear MIR
Buchanan; you spoke too loud once before d" loi
the Maine folks
Benton. "Soary aud alone"---Ilolland
sir!
Fan Buren, It's even So" sold to the Dutch
Walker. Cuba, sir -
Pan Buren,. III send you Minister to Cuba
Mr.. Walker.
Calhoun. DON'T despair Mauy! It's no hang
ing matter any how. This victory, it is plain to
be seen, will not enure To-
Fan Buren, Friends, we are fatigued -sstay
not upon the order your going but go at once.
EIreHDt OmngS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
NORTH CAROLINA-WHIG SENATORS
ELECTED,

On the Oath inst. Hon. Willie r. Mangum and
Hon. VIM. A. Graham, were elected to the U. S.
Senate, in place OF Messrs. Brown and Strange
(locofocos) resigned Mr.. Mangum was also cleo
ted for six years from the 9TH of March next. The
vote stood thus Margum 90, Graham &c. Brown
65 Strange GA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

DickinSOn'S Boston almanac is not only beau-
tiul specimen Of printing, but very useful APP
pendage to the counting room of the merchant
and the desk of business nlen-we mean those
who have business in Boston. 1t contains A o.,
only the usual matter of an Almanac, but com
pele directory of lhe city. See advertisements
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
"B" will be inserted next week.

An offer 10 old Kentuck.-lf the Wings of Ken.
lucky have sent bigger Wing than Vermont has
sent to Washington, to carry the electoral votes,
she shall have the banner. If in this she beats
US, then there are giants in Kentucky, and no
mistake.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
ryan Buren, solus I

Connecticut gone Rhode Island too
Virginia-O that cursed Army Bill Vermont
New York the sober second II oughis are worst.
Old Rip Van Winkles walked up against me.
Louisiana thankIe>s jade gone, too, past hope.
The old Lions home, too -strange strange!
Kenluck is Harry Clay's.
Indiana could not help going for Old Tip.
And even Alabama Maine, New Hampshire
I'll be bangd if don't wish could go for Old
Tip myself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Small farms large profits. We would call the
attention of those of our readers who agricul-
tursts to the article on our first page, from the
Connecticut CongregutionaIlst. 1t strikes us that
the most prominent fault of farmers s ths they
cultivate much land, ndfferenlly well rather than
thoroughly cultivate little Are we right? Is
this really fault? Some of our friends, who
| have been accustomed to estimate farmers re.
speclabiity and reputation in proportion to the
size of his farm, or the acres he owns, will dis,
agree with US. Such particularly, and others gen
orally, we invite to an examination of this matter.
! If il be true as men OF high reputation assert,
that small farms are far the most profitable, then
il is a mater OF very great consequence to Yer
mont that the farmers understand it, and adopt
this method of agriculture Let US mention two
or three consequences and first, the farmer who
now has one large farm, may he able TO divide
it into three or four and settle his children around
him, rather than send them off to the unheal-
thy regions of the West; ID, less land being re-
quired for cultivation, the more remains, either
for sa' e to emgrants into our own slate or for
timber, lumber and wood and Sd, the smaller
the FARMS the more easily will they be kept in or
der, the more will they be adorned, and hence
the more pleasant will they be. But we hope this
is enough to induce attention 10 the subject. Lest
il be not, we add an extract from an address re-
certify delivered by Nicholas Biddle. However
much the locos have found fault with him as fl
nancier and banker, we presume that even they
will admit that he is an excellent farmer.
Sand now we come TO the real reason why our
crops do not equal those of England. Ii is, that
our farms are too large, too large for the means we
employ in farming them. Agriculture is the only
pursuit know, where the owner does not employ
bis capital in his business. He rents or buys u
large farm and then he has nothing left to stock
it with lie might as well rent Ian e store with
out goods enough to ill single corner of it. In
iEngland,i is supposed necessary, before renting
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Dr. Gailup's Institutes ot Medicine. Sometime
since we received n notice of is work, and we
intended to publish it; but it has been misaid- -
Will the writ'r FL rnish s with another copy2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

One Term. 1t is, we believe, pretty generally
ndmitled, that for Obvious important reasons, a
President of the United States should hold his Of
flee Tor only one term Experience has taught us
that un amendment of the Constitution 10 that
effect would tend to perpetuate its existence
| Then lei il be so amended.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
APPOINTMENTS BY THE SHERIFF @
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Deputy Sheri6s. Abel Cater, Gamalie wash
burn, Montpelier; Thomas Town, Barre Har-
rson Kctchum, Painfeld Joel Davis, North
field; Lorenzo Morse, Waterbury Ira Carpen-
or, Moretown.
Keeper Of The jail Arson Davis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

The Grand Jury OF Montreal, on the Goth inst
focnd true Bills against Edmund Davis, John
Kay Simpson, Lucius Algernon Fletcher, Ed
mund Smith Davis, and Doctor Williams, for un.
lawfully acquiring, and having in their possession
counterfeit bank notes. with intent 10 utter them
l-ShcrbroOk Gaelic. Nor. 26
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

The pressure of politics being well over, we
find time and room to renew our former custom
of dishing up "chps and clippings" 1t toas an
acceptable dish to our readers, and we trust that
it will be again.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
DON'T LAUGH.

From The Vermont Patriot, Dec. 1889.
THE Boston Atlas has succeeded in electinu
Harrison already, giving Harrison l54 Van Blu
rem 10; doubtful (PennsyIvania) 30. Reader
don't laugh"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Solicitor IN Chmcery J. a. Vail, Esq Mont
pelier, admitted November term 1910.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

TcrIs We have received the Texas Sentinel
OF the 9Th November, containing the proceedings
at The opening of the fifth Congress, and the
Message of President Lamar. This docunen,
gives a fuvorab e account of the country; or ra-
ther quite as favorable as, from the circunstan-
ces, could be expected Mexico on the one hand
and the Indians on another, give them some troub-
lie treaties are not yet concluded with England
and Spain; the financial condition of the 90 ern-
ment is bad and The currency ditto. But all these
are evils incident 10 new governments; and Pres
idenl Lamar seems to he confident that Texas, by
its resources, will rise rapidly above all these OBJ
stacles and become a prosperous and happy coun
try. We quote passage from the bright side OF
the message:
elf we compare our present condition and fu-
ture prospects with those of any other nation,
which has risen into existence before us, we sure
" shall find no reason for gloom and despondence
in the picture it presents. Scarcely five years
have elapsed since Texas without money or arms,
or any of the means oil war, and with population
less than forty thousand souls, first raised the stan.
durd Of resistance 10 the despousm and ,nisrue OF
government, claiming the control Of boundless
wealth, aud of eight millions Of inhabitants; and
yet within that short period, against such fearful
odds, she has not only achieved aud secured her
independence beyond the reach of doubt, but has
maintained n well organized government at home,
established foreign relations abroad, more than
quudrupled her population, and now exhibits to
the world country teeming with all that is essen.
tial TO the necessities or happiness of man, and
this too, without mourning "a debt exceeding five
millions Of dollars, including every species of La
bity, both foreign and domestic. Can such II
slnte OF things as this produce gloom and dcspon-
Jence i'm the hearts OF those whose indontnble
courage and persevering resolves have achieved
so much? Assuredly not. On the contrary, we
find in it abundant cause to feIctae ourselves on
the almost magical change which so short II
time has produced, aud every inducemenl
to stimulate in the pursuit of that policy which
hns thus far led to such fortunate results
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Whix Proslpects.


The Philadelphia Pennsylvania, the Eaitoi
OF which is one of the most candid and sagasious
politicians connected with the press. takes II
following rational view Of the prospects OF whip
gerry.
1--WE always draw the brightest augu,
RES OF our ultimate triumph by noting the
temper of the adversary. When whie.
gerry is flushed with confidence, as 1t is
at present-when ii fights the battles in
advance, as it does now, and shows how
itproposes 10 trip up our heels, and shouts
itself hoarse in the joyous anticipation of
victory--then we feel the "sober certain.
ty' that it is singing its own death-song,
and that democracy, calm and collected,
as it always is when work is to be done,
has nothing very serious to apprehend.
Our opponents labor to instil the convic-
zion into their troops tina, nothing can
stand before them. Under some circuln-
stances and with certain materials, the
policy is wise, but with the Opposilior
party the feeling causes such wild, dis.
credltable antics, creates such arrogance
of demeanor and such general madness Of
department, that this alone is almost suf-
fcient to secure defeat without the opera
ton of other circumstances. mss
therefore, of discouraging political. log
cablnlsm, we rejoice to see our opponents
so buslly engagedin playin "baby-housc'r
Instead Of Directing to the fashion OF
"iuddling all their noses" with hard ci-
der, we trust they will drink oceans OF
that astringent beverage, and do nothing
from now to the election but shout Har.
rison songs and delight the children by
marching about the streets loaded with
badges, trinkets and little barrels. We
trust they will have no reason to call for
''more rope" but take cable cnourh to
give them full swing The money spent
is good for trade--the log-cab;n win be
dry for winter Grewood-the wings will
have had their sport in advance, and we
shall. carry our President "soberiy," as
Lady Grace has it; SO that, philosophi-
caIly considered, every party will have
its share of pleasure from the campaign
OF 1910,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
J 0 B " 0 X X
THE FREE TRADER.
Ottawa, Friday, June u, 1910.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

Opposition TO National Bank, as fraugM with
danger to or free institutions and 10 The hbv-
ties ofMe people, from its necessarily great and
controlling p6uer oyer the general currency and
business eftEe country Opposition hthe pres
ent Bending System, as defective in principle
and unsafe in practice, and requiring radical
reform. A total separation Of the .fsccl concerns
Of Government from all Banding Institutions,
as the best guarantee fr the preservation Of our
National Independence. Encouragement 10 al
Banks, based upon sound principles wih the
ability and disposition al all times 10 redeem
their bills IN gold and siluer, ind an e1press pro-
vision in ell Bank Charters requiring amph
security 10 b. gi,et, 10 The State for the redemp-
tion Of their issues in specie on demand, and The
perpetual srljection Of all acts Of incorporation
to The control Of the Legislature"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
NUMBER 4.

himself minus something under one hun
dred dollars. Suspicion fastened itself
upon brother delegate. He was taken
up-examined-and sure enough the mo-
hey was found in his possession. Well,
sir, this was too bad-something mus be
done--it must not go abroad that Wing
had been S,carfrou!ing, lad they tried
to prevail upon n TO avow himself
Democrat. mo, gentlemen," said he,
"no-you may Cal. - d thies. rogue,
a villain-but by He wen" he exclaimed
(raising his head cree. ior lie nrst timel,
''you can't cram Democracy upon me-
huzza for Old Tip
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

dent of the payments on account OF the
public debt, whether funded or unfunded,
and in third column, the aggregate
amount for permanent and ordinary pur-
poses, excluding payments on account of
objects either extraordinary or temporary;
such as the public debt, trust funds and
indemnities, claims of States for war debts,
or per cents on lands sold, occasional
donations of money to objects in the Dis
trict of Columbia or otherwise, survey of
the coast, taking the census, duties refund
ed, the Exploring Expedition, and mate
rials collected for the gradual improve
ment of the navy, dnrable public buildings
of all kinds, bridges and Notifications, all
roads, canals, breakwaters, and improve
ments in rivers and harbors, arming mi
litia and forts, all pensions except those
of invalids, and the purchase of title to
lands from Indians, the removal of Indi-
ans, and their wars, with such other pay
ments as may have been made in those
years for property lost or injuries COM
mitted during any hostilities."
The resolution was on the same day
referred to the Register Of the Treasury,
with instructions to prepare a tabular
statement, containing the information de-
sired in three separate columns. 1t is
hereunto annexed, marked A.
With high respect,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary of the Treasury.
To Hon. RICHARD M. JOHNSON,
Vice President of the United States,
and President of the Senate.
SETTLEMENT Of the expenditures of
The United States, from the gear 1924
TO the gear 1889, Inclusive, agreeabH
t0a resolution Of the Senate efMe 24th
april, 1910.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

corporations, would at once give the coun-
try healthy and an equalized currency.
Why! Because when bank suspends,
it would at once be shut up, and good
currency would take its place, instead OF
a deprecated one as now.
The conduct of the opposition party in
Congressman particularly the course of
Mr.. Webster, is the most injudicious and
impolitc that could have been adopted by
any set of men willing TO throw away
their senses, and sell themselves to Satan
for lump of birthstone. They identify
themselves with the swindling banks and
corrupt corporations Throughout, the coun-
try. But they cannot bewilder the strong
common sense of the people by pleading
and praying for what they call Estate
rights" when they violate ''honest hui
man rights" We speak on this project
with a positive certainty of the instincts,
of the sense, and Of the feelings of the
people. Mr.. Webster, we admit, has a
right to support the banks-he may adj
vocate them in or out of Congress-but,
as public man, as a servant of the peo-
pie, he has no just right to legislate for
few thousand spectators, or seven hum
dred banks, at the expense and in neglect
of the great bulk of the people of this
country. 1.-The does not look sharp about,
ne will be called to severe account for
such a policy.
The infamous conduct of the United
States and other swindling banks, Is daily
working revolution in the instincts of
this afflicted couutry---it is question of
liberty, of equality, of honest, and of truth.