Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-10
THE SIGNS or THE TINES.

gress at Washington, TO a gentleman in this city.
1t is but one of the many omens that porond the
triumph OF correct principles, with which we nre |
constantly meeting. 1t is not little remarkable |
that while throughout the Union the Tories con-
tend that the Wings can carry but State, it al
so happens that there is manifest disagreement
to which State this is to he. In Ohio, the To-
ries contend their own state is the one in Penn
syvaniu the Locos give up the keystone state, and
so on IL is unnecessary TO make any comment
upon circumstance which tells its own story so
plainly.
"Let me tell You an incident. A gentleman re-
siding in Frederick Maryland arrived in this
city yesterday, and called to see inc last evening.
In conversation, he said that he believed Harrison
would get the vote of Maryland, though the Van
ltiren party were quite sangune Of their success.
But to the incident. This gentleman remarked,
that on his way to Washington, he had found in
The Rnllroad Cars person by tho name oil
Ky, who is wei! known rs one OF Amos
Kendalrs travelling agents for the Post Office De-
partment that Nr. H. had just came from Column
bus, (Ohio,) where he had passed many days, and
that he had also been for few days ut Cincinnati
Mr. *. observed TO II Locoioco member of Con
gres who got into the cars between Baltimore
Washington, that lie had been four weeks IN
Ohio that he had seen all the politicians at Co"
lumbus and Cincnnatti that it was all foolish self
delnsion TO pretend that Harrison would not carry
Ohio by majority. This remark being resisted
added We hare not an intelligent friend IN Ohio
wh0 erpects TO The Slate but The general beliefdt
Co unlbuS is that III ugh Ohio b. gone, Harrison
cant carry another State in the Union, mol eUen IN
diana, and that as my opinion too 4 very dis
ngusIed man from Pennsylvania II Locoioco,
said few days ago. Harrison might carry Pen
sylvana, but he has no chance in any other State
in the Union My dear sir, it is cleai cnse-we
shall whip Patrick Van Barren, this time, it we
carry New York - that is the only If in the case"
Thus much for the letter from Washington.
The writer has not been at home since the recep-
ton of the Harrisburg Nominations, or he would
nouhnk Of making question about New YORK.
Van Buren, las not AZ Electoral Votes in the I'm
ion SO sure MS those ofNew York for Harrison.
The Germans for Harrison. Both the TWO fine
military companies of Germans at Chillcoihe, the
Guards and the Grenadiers. are appointed dele
gates to the Ohio Wing State Convention, Feb. %.
LOUISIANA.
For The first time, for many years, Wing State
Printer has been chosen by the Legislature of
Louisiana. The pIoprietorI of the Bee were elec
ted on the 18th nit. This result is source of
congratulation to every Wing throughout the
Union, not merely as indicating sound condition
in the Legislature on political questions, but that
able and efficient an advocate Oftrue republican
principles should he the successful candidate.
Among other signs of the times in that State,
not the least in importance, as Indicating the feel
taken by the Bulletin in favor of Gen. Harrison
This paper has hitherto been neutral in
politics, devoting its attention exclusively to
commerce al transactions, but now holds the fol-
lowing patriotic language:
1--WE think that the nature of the political con-
test that now divides the people of the United
States into two great parties, forbils neutrality
When questions that strike at the very foundations
OF our Republican government, and eoparlze the
pernanence ofrepubllcan institutions are agitated
1t becomes every man to Come out boldly and
contend manfully for what lo conceivcs to he the
cause OF the people, To stand by as indoent
spectators Of struggle that is decide the dear
est ght and very dcstinies of the country would
be derelicon of duty, scarcely inferior in turpi-
tude to treason itself That such contest is now
going on. is our heaviest conviction. Equally
srongis the impression on our minds, that what
ever side may take in strife. he must be eth
er for or against the People,. The line that divides
The combaants, has on ''the Que SIDE those who
support the old Wing cause oil the rights of man.
and the due limitations ofgoverment, as its rule ,
and on the other. "those who would sweep
away all restrictions in favor of the despotism of
l. rlgle chief-or Of a political party With
H. views ofthe politics of the day, it becomes
no Ill cult task to discover and 10 decide upon the
Course Of duty and OF honor. Our interest and
our affections are with the people. We ask moth.
ing, and desire nothing, from government patron
age, or executive patronage. We therefore bold
" take our stand or the side Of the People, and
hoist above our head the flag of GEN WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON"
SIGNS The Madsonan states, that Fan Bu-
zen Senator has declared, in Washington city, his
opinion that Harrison will sweep Ohio by 10000
minority, aud carry Indiana and Illinois without an
effort! The Harrison party is increasing beyond
measure.
Extract Of teiter from gentleman Of Cincinnati.
General HARRISON is now i'll this city. had
the pleasure of seeing him yesterday. He is in
most excellent health. | have never seen him
look better He has the appearance of man Of
As We shall carry Ohio by 10 or 10000. This
is admitted by all moderate Loco Focos.
Illinois is as certain for the General as any state
in the Union.-.M Y Cour. and Eng
A new paper, called "The Sucker" has been
started Illinois. Like most new papers, it opens
lis broadsides with three shouts for old Tippeca-
noe.--Prentice.
"1rppecanoe Calumet and War Club"
This is the title of a paper from Clark Co.,
Ohio. 1t is revival of the one bearing a similar
cognonen issued in 1886, which did So much
good service in the cause of Harrison add Reform