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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-23
THE COMMITTEE HUMBUG EXPLODED

THE COMMITTEE HUMBUG EXPLODED
- The audacious, baroG,eed and wicked misrcpre =
sensations of the Van Buren, federaliss, in relation
TO Gen. lIarrisou's being under charge of com
mttee although often denied by tho papers al Gin
cinnati, and by letters from his neig hbors still
banded about in The columns of their papers, as
though they established truths. But they now
have no apology for continuing their stories and
if they honest they would contradict them
The following needs no comment:
From tho National IntciHgencer
We have great pleasure in presenting to read
ers the following letter from Hon. Joseph l.. Viii
liums, Il respected Representative in Congress from
the State CT Tennessee, which eXplodes the toun
daon of one of the contemplate efforts to dispar
age the Republican candidate for the Presidency
MeSsrS. GaioS g. Seaton Please publish in the
lntegencer the subjoned extract OF ii letter from
| Gen. Harrison, under date OF the 2Sth ultmo. |,
TO him, relative 10 that ignominious subsection to
the Cincinnati Committee which has been often
ascribcd I" him. liz repes the imputation tina,
his thoughts are sub ect to the keeping dictation
| OF COMMITTEES.
The publication OF the annexed portion of his
letter is due to Gen. Harrison. 1t will be appre
ciaied by tho candid and the Just of all parties =
To give it authenticity,Is sufficient motive io
connecting my name with lis publication.
Yours, respectfully,
JOSEPH l.. WILLIAMS.
Washington June g, 1910.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-23

No CHANGES, EH!-We are Informed n.y.
respectable gentleman from Chester county, faS
that Of the $50 delegates from Ph@niAvllie 10
the great Wing gathering at West Chester o"
Tuesday last forty t,co had seeded from tne No No
Buren, ranks since The first of April last. NO
changes, eh!-,Norh Anercan
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-23

u The reply of Col. Charles II Hammond
to the Ex-Governor's Manifesto is received aud
will appear in next 1t is written in IA manly
and temperate tone, and adds much to the volumi-
nous catai ogue of evidence which goes to convict
his Excellency of falsehood, inordinate ambition
and sinister motives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
STRIKING ColNCIDENCEi

10 1912 or 1913. during our war with
Great Britain. when Gen. Harrison was
fighting his counlry's battles. the Federal.
lists Of Augusta. with RHei WILLIAMS at their
head, WHO'S now the great leader Of the
federal Loco.leco parry OF this State. hung
and burned JAMES MADISON in elligy in
that town and on the l7ih June, is40 the
federal Loeoiocos OF Fairfield, hung in eff.
gy Gen. WILLIAM H. HARRIsoS, the
friend and companion OF Madison. who
commanded tue army by his appointment
that logged the British and lndians in
three several engagements during the last
warl Do honest Republicans need any
more proof that the present Van Buren, par
ty are identical with the old Federal party
Of the las, war; flhey do let them look
al the speech Of James Buchanan. the leader
OF the Van Buren, forces in the Senate OF the
United States. who once said in a public
speech in Pennsylvania that il he supposed
he had drop of DemOcratie blood in his
reins he lrouid let h Ouf."--who now boldly
advocates the doctrine oil reducing the wages
Of our mechanics and working-men 10 par
with the poor seifs OF Europe, who are glad
10 get the value OF "Sheep's head and
pluck" day l--SOmerses Ne Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
From lie Nes- York TIM,

THE TRUE VAN buren, nor
TRINE-READ IT MECHANIUcSs,
AND LABORERS--READ ITr. ,Is
MERS: - an
The following is an extract from a ,r,..,
recently delivered in the seuat. Of ~ pt zee
ted States by Tappan Of Ohio. one =, O .a
special instruments OF Van Buren, and n Ie
Cabinet II is the whole doctrin. ~ ~
Administration on the subjec: Of voc,, w. ",
prices. IN nut she'll The only mi,ssL. vac 'a
notice is. that Mr.. Tsppan does no, m, ", w.
point 10 which the wages Of labor sbanId ' ~
reduced ter en0HgA Buchanan il n..O ~
the mark. He bins at sersn peaee ner T' S.s
Lest any honest mechanic. iabor,r q, ~
man. should overlook the blessing ,b., ~ ~
Administration has 10 store for him W. o;. ~.
MIR. TaPPan's remarks in Conspicuous Is,
ters 'ss
Tze price Of labor IL entirel, foo NJ,
The iaborer in. this country can afIo,d ~
work Tor eleven pence a dav. ana tLe Sgg
money system viii bring down WAGES 10 ~.
sum. wheat will also come down 10 s;., I'M.
eeHts enshei, aud every thing else In p,ono .H
non. This Is the best TariH Won ean NJ.
and the only one thst can enable the mas,
fnctuTerfo compete with England. IA. ~
lreasury tcU effect botA o5Jec.s-it viii n.y.,
down the Banks and briss wages and evsry Inv nSs
else do~a." "''s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
From The Albany Erening Journal.

The ALBANY ARGUS VS.. Loco Foco.
IsM-On the 29lh Of September. 1897, The
Albany Argus uttered The following analhe.
ma against Loco.focosm
No portion of the Republicans of this
county or state. we trust. entertain any feel.
ings in common with The destructive views oil
that faction. originating in the city of New.
York, KNOWN AS THE LOCO.FO-
COS. and Of which we have small mum.
Der in this county that we regard their doc.
trines and principles as utterly abhorrent to
all principles Of REPUBLICANISM OR
MORALITY. and Of the good order of so.
ciety. and at war with the safety OF our civil
and religious institutions; and that any at
tempts by ANY PARTY 10 court their ia.
Dor or support. for any purpose sohatersy.
zee are satisfied i0Onld and SHOULD pro-
duce DEFEAT and DISGRACE"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

In noticing the proceedings Of the various
Conventions in different parts Of the country,
allusion is frequently made to those held in
our own State. Vermont has always been the
same-true to her old established principles
She has thus far remained invncble to the re.
peaied attacks Of her opponents. From the
stand she has so nobly taken and sustained in
her political course, amid the many changes
which have occurred in her sister States, she
has earned and well deserves the title of ain
ufncibie Vermont" Will she prove recrean
at lasi7 Are the Wings Of Vermont willing
now that the political contest, the crisis is clos,
at hand, to fold their arms and say they
will do nothing We do not believe it,
They will wake up as in days of yore, and
with union Of strength, union of purpose, and
undaunied hearts come to the rescue of theiI
oppressed country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

STATE Of Politics at he West.-We had, a
day or Two since, the pleasure of meeting an
old acquaintance who has been journeying in
the Western States and has just returned
who comes home eiated with the fine prospect
of Harrison's election so far as the West is
concerned. This gentleman assures us the
half has not been told in relation to the popu-
larity Of Gen. Harrison in that section. He
informs US that il is the all-absorbing topic Of
conversation, and that the West will astonsh us
at the majority she will give for Harrison at
the next election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
EXECUTIVE POWER.
ARTS AND MEANS OF coRRuPrtor

IL appears BY public document prip,.d
BY order Of Congress 10 January 1888, that
al large number Of sespons the expenses
oil collection exceeded the revenue, and ina,
al some The expenses were large. and he
receipts absolutely nothing Al ,hiry.fOu,
seaPorts during the year ls37-snd we SUP
pose II to be more now.-e227. 365 90 were
paid out OF the public Treasury to custom
house officers alone. over and above The en-
tire amount Of revenue collected By theml-
This is exclusive OF dcfalcaiions, as shown
oy The secretary Of the Treasury himself
Take few examples:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
GREAT DISTRICT CONVENTION

We have just returned from this Conven-
ton. which was held on Tuesday and
Wednesday last on the heights OF the Green
Mountains, at Siraion. We have barely
time to say tina, it was the largest Conven-
ton ever held in this part oflbe State. The
Convention was organized BY choosing Hon.
w. r. Ranney President, assisted by nu-
merous Vice President and Secretaries
Hos. DANIEL WEBSTER addressed the as.
sembly IN speech OF nearly two hours
length. The Convention was also address
ed BY several other distinguished gentlemen.
The crowd was immense. and at the lowest
estimate numbered TEN THOUSAND
We shall endeavor to give our readers full
account Of this Convention next week.
HoS. HILASD HALL was unanimously
nominated for Representative to Congress,
and Hos. WILLIAM HENRY as Elecior for
this District Nothing could have been
more enthusiastic or novel than this gather.
ing Of the people. Most OF the delegations
camped on the ground Tuesday night and
were in attendance Wednesday. Drlega.
lions were present from New York. Massa-
chusetis and New Hampshire. The right
spirit prevailed. and all with whom we have
conversed were delighle with this remark
able Convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
THE PEOPLE ARE MOVING.

There is no longer any doubt that the peo-
pie themselves are at work. The most Unob-
serving must have noticed the "Signs OF the
Times" which are most suspicious to the
Wing cause. The sovereign people are pre-
pairing 10 speak in tones of ihunder--iones
which will reyerberate in the ears of the spoiLs.
men in such manner as never TO be forgotten.
The maxim of the present dynasty, "to the
ricior belongs the spoils," does not suit the re-
publican notions Of American freemen. They
have become alarmed al the rapid strides OF
the Executive TO absolute power-at the pros
pect OF being reduced TO level with the serfs
OF Russia. IL yet remains 10 be seen wbeih-
er the people or the Executive shall rule This
question will soon be settled, and we have no
doubt as 10 the ultimate decision of the people.
They will decide right, and we predict that
they will cast of forever an Administration
which has not only abused their confidence but
acted in direct opposition 10 the will Of the ma
jorty Of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
WHAT ARE WE COMING TO.

During conversation which recently
took place in the civ of New York between
merchant Of this city, Of high respectable.
~. and Loco Foco member Of the Legisla.
tareo Of the State-the politics OF the country
being, as usual. the prominent topic-,he lat
ter gentleman becoming somewhat excited,
wound up his argument in loud tone as
iollows;--" We'll siA, sos'vs Just got a three
million appropriation for contingent erpens-
ss--'ce're got the control of The Government
and mere gOi the Pstode, and Ball, and
II you can elect President under these cir.
e1mstanees. you're got TO rork for nr Com
ment is unnecessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

And the committee further recommend
that the electors rom the several districts be
referred TO the districts lhemselves) which
report was unanimously accepted and adop-
ted by the convention.
Mr. Adams from The committee On resolu.
lions, reported the following:
Rssoiced, That the revolution which now
consulses this nation, though bloodess ia lis
character is Of enduring importance TO the
best interests Of bleeding country. Lber.
~ is wounded in its hottest sanctuary, the
Constitution has been violated by the exclu-
sion Of u sovereign State from the councils
oflhe nation. and they who have been deputed
to be the legal agents of the people have
conspired 10 be their dictators. We must
wrest The Government from The hands oil
unfaithiu, men or consent to be slaves.
RssOloed. That the enthusiasm which
has burst forth from the great mass OF the
American people is the best guarantee for
the stability Of our Government and the in
teerity and intelligence OF its citizens.
This is no ordinary movement The ma
ton. dashed into fury by the sufferings in.
fiicted by the administration. have arisen in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
Districts. on 'ers' salaries, W
expenses. &c. o.

The above is bu. specimen OF Van Bu.
ren's system OF eleeiloneering which extends
all over the country. We need not 90 out
OF Vermont. nor out Of Caledonia County
to See the 5eauties oflhis system. Van Bu-
rem causes 10 be paid 10 two individuals in
this County from the Treasury 1920 anDO-
ally, and their service 10 the country
amounts to VI This includes none Of the
amount paid out under The head Of .secre-
service" The reader, by viewing this sys-
TEN extended over the country, will under.
stand why II Is that the annual expenses of
The Government have run up from Is 10
nearly 40 millions OF dollars One half ftbi.
sum. there is no doubt, is paid Oul, directly
and indirectly. for elertioneeTing services
Van Buren, has bis thousands Of drill ser.
geanis scattered over The country, who ren.
der no service 10 the people. but who. under
his direction, dictate and direct political az
fairs. deceive and owsrawe such as they can
Ind to ACT and vote with them. Do not lhs
people begin to be weary ofihis interference
OF being thus taxed to support the corrupt
cIau OF Office holders quarered upon theml
But If we oppose this system of public rob-
berry. these salaricd gentlemen will turn up
on us and call US Hartford Convention
Federalists." mo democracy in you" they
will exclaim. Their pensioned presses
join in the same song. Immaculate demo
Gratis these! Their democracy consists Of
their salaries-iheir love for The people is
equal TO their salaTies-and their ideas Of
liberty are so liberal :ha, they consent to al.
low the people to be plundered 10 pay The
price Of their principles s. Caiedonian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

Nearly all the village Of Perm yam, N. Y.
was destroyed by fire on the 22d ult. Loss Of
property estimated at $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

A Calculation Prentice. ofthe Louisville
Journal, estimates that The citizens who have
al various times assembled since the nomi-
nation of Harrison, to build Log Cabins and
in Conventions. &c. are Of shemseires ss6f.
cientiy numerous TO elect a President ofMe
United States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

Gen Harrison and Gen. Jaeksoa.-Ws
copy tho following from the Nashville Wing.
We are glad 10 be permitted TO believe that
Gen. Jackson is not altogether as desilueoi
magnanimily as some OF the miscreanI lead
ers Of the parry Louisville Journal
We have recently heard it limited on 70
spectacle private authority, that Gen. JACK
son, though opposed Of course 10 the elee'
lion of Gen. Harrison TO the Presidency.
far from endorsing the abuse and rudene"
displayed by aportien OF the Administrators
party towards that war-worn patriot. Ing
foul epilhei Of coward he is said 10 especial,
ly deprecate. as being wholly unwarranlsa
by the conduct oil Gen. Harrison during sns
war
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

RATE Of cages in hard money eoanfr'@
Doctor Oin, the eminent methodist preach,
er Of Virginia. now travelling in The o'a
world. in letter published in the Christian
Advocate of the LIST May, dated at CAIRO
says, the pay (per day. Of an ordinary "a
borer is five cents. A boaiman gets sever.
or eight. always furnishing himself VIVA
food.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

MIssoURL-A letter received bys gen.
tleman in this city. from his correspondent
10 Missouri. dated Goth Of May, after speak
ing of the bright prospects Of the Wing
cause in the West generally. concludes as
follows; - And what do you think Of Mis-
souri, Can you believe il is confidently
expected that Gen. Clark OF Howard eoun'
ty. will be elected Governors He is an IN.
compromising Wing. lean scarcely believe
II myself but the Locos vii; not bet and give
odds. when heretofore they would give from
1--WE 10 seven thousand. and bet two to one
against the Wings. From what | can lean,
there are immense changes in the south and
south western counties; and do not be sur
prised if Missouri gives her vote for Harri'
son."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

News FROM ALL DIREcTloNs.--All right
for OLD TIP.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10

The President on taking the chair address.
ed The Convention in substance as follows:
Freemen OF Vermont feel myself over.
whelmed with heartfelt emotion upon &C.
knowledgng this honor the most distin.
guished have ever received in my life
the honor Of presiding over this immense
assembly Of freemen an assembly the mos,
imposing and the most august that has ever
met within the limits of our beloved State
| Gee before me the congregated body Of the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06
eW Ut s. EG.

Mrs. HENRY JOHNSON formerly Tea
cher of Music in the Utica Female Institute
State N. York, and late of williamsburg
having been induced to take.u her residence
in Stanton, begs to inform the inhabitants of
the town and its vicinity, that she is DESTROYS
ofdevoting her attention to MUSIC CLASS,
for which undertaking she trusts she will be
found peculiarly qualified.
Mrs. J. having received her education I'M
der the first London Masters, is enabled to
give instruction upon the most scientific prin-
ciples, and confidently hopes to give entire
satisfaction to those who may favor her with
their support.
Pupils can be received at Mrs. Tapp's
between the hours of nine and one.
IERMS-S20 per session of five months,
or Sl5 per quarter, payable in advance.
Instruction upon the Organ thorough Bass
and Composition, ST. per lesson.
Reference is respectfully made to Messrs.
Saunders, Wilmington and ID. Browne, profess
sors of William and Mary College, to the
Gentl. Trustees of the Staunton Academy,
and to the Editor of this paper, at whose Of
flee testimonials have been lodged for inspec-
ton.
n. b. Mrs. ]. will also give instruction in
Drawing and Painting-Terms $40 for a
course of So lessons, with the use of paints
and brushes.
Staunton, Sept. &c, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06

EsPEcTFuLLy informs his friends and
the public generally, that he has just
received and opened general assortment of
Goods-consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
,oare, Queens1care, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
He would ask attention to an as
sortment of ENGLISH GUNS, which
he flatters himself cannot fail to please.
He has also received a large stock Of Red
Spanish SOLE LEATHER.
From his close attention to business, and a
determination to sell cheap, he hopes to re-
eeive share of public patronage.
Stanton, Nov. II, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06
DEAF AND DUMB, AND BLIND
SCHOOL,
AT STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
~oOG0o


THIS Institution will open for the reception
OF pupils on the 18th day of November next.
The Terms and conditions of admittance
will be as follows:
ISL. The Institution will provide for each
pupil, board, lodging, and washing: the con-
slant supcrlntendance of health, conduct,
manners and morals: fuel, candles, stationa-
ry,and other incidental expenses of the school
room, for which, including tuition, there will
be an annual charge of $l2O.
I'd. In case of sickness the necessary ex-
ira charges will be made.
3rd. No pupil will be received for less
term than two years; and no deduction will
be made on account of vacation or absence.
except in case of sickness.
18th. Payments are always to be made six
months in advance; for the punctual fulfil
ment of which, and the continuance of the
pupil Tor two years, except in case ofsickness
or dismlssion by the visitors, satisfactory
bond and security will be required.
5th. Each Deaf mute applying for admis
sion, must not be under or over 25 wears of
age, and in the case of the Blind, not under
or over 1S; under peculiar circumstances
this rule may be departed from at the discre-
ton OF the Executive committee. In every
Instance the pupil must be of good natural
intellect, free from any immoralties of con-
duct, or from any contagious disease; of
which satisfactory certificate will be requi-
rcd.
9th. Each pupil shall, on admission, be
provided by his parents or guardian with
sufficient changes of comfortable clothing
with the name of the owner marked on each
article; the clothes must be renewed by the
parents or guardians when required, other
wise they will be furnished by the institution
and charged to such parents or guardians.
18th. In case the parents or guardians arc
unable to defray the expenses of pupils, il
residents of the State of Virginia, they will
be educated and furnished gratuitously by the
| institution.
When pupil is sent to the Institution, un.
less accompanied by parent or some friend,
who can give the necessary information con-
corning such pupil, written statement should
be sent as to his or her name; the wear, montf,
and day of birth; the names in full of his O,
her parents, brothers and sisters; the place
OF his residence whether he or she was
born deaf or blind, or if not, what caused his
or her deafness or blindness; and also the
name or direction of the person to whom let
tiers respecting such pupils may be addressed.
The vacations will be determined on here
after.
All letters in relation to the admission OF
pupils, address to the undersigned
NICH'S. C. KINNEY, Sec'ry.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06
Trustees Sale.

In pursuance of Deed Of Trust executed
to me on the 18th day Of May 1887, by John
MINIS and Wheeler MINIS, which is of re-
cord in the Clerk Office Of Augusta County,
shall proceed in the town of Waynesbo-
rough, on the 18th day of February next, to
sell at public auction for cash, the following
personal property, viz:
7 head of Horses, 10 head of Cat
tie, Sd head of Hogs, one four horse
Wagon, with harness for six horses
complete-4 saddles and brides, all
the farming utensils Of every descrip-
ton whatsoever, feather Beds, Bed
Steads and furniture complete one
Beueau, Desk and Book case and
Books, 2 falling leaf Tables, and all
the household and kitchen furniture of
every description.
Acting as Trustee, Twill only ensure such
title as is vested in nc by the deed aforesaid.
WIN. d. KAYSER, Trustee.
Jan. 80.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06
Mrs. Ann P. Smith

Madam-As you are not resident of this
Commonwealth, and have no known agent
therein, you will please to take notice that on
the Goth of February 1910, between the
hours of o'clock A. NJ. and p. NJ, at the
house of Hugh Guthrie, near the village of
Bartcrbrook, we will proceed to take the dep
ositions of Benjamin Larew and others,
which dispositions, when taken, we will offer
as evidence on the trial of suit in Chance
~ now depending in the County Court of
Augusta, wherein we are plaintiffs, and you
and others are defendants. If, however, from
any cause the said dispositions should not be
completed on that day, the same will be con-
tlnued from day to day, at the same place,
and between the hours aforesaid. until com
pletcd. DAVID GUTHRIE,
GUTHRIE & MARTIN.
January %, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-06
TO MILLERS g. COOPERS.

4 wish to employ a good MILLER from
Il the lst of July next. A single man would
be preferred. One who can come we'll re-
commended as Miller, and also for sobriety
and industry shall have liberal wages. Those
wishing the situation can address me by let
ter at Jonesborough, Saline County, Missou-
ri, enclosing copy of their recommendations,
and stating the price they are willing to take
per year for their services. run two pair of
burs.
also wish to employ one or two Good
Coopers-to whom constant employment and
liberal wages will.be given.
VIM. n. OLIVER.
Jan. 16, lS4O-3m.