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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

have had the control, is long enough 10 spoil mel
much purer than the best of the present or pas
administration.
! You inquire my opinion Of General Harrison
His military merit is matter Of History-lhe a.
chievements of his youth in defence of The from
tier against savage foe, and particularly at the
battle of the Miami of the lake, under the gallant
Wayne, you have long since known. His victo-
ries at Tippecanoe, Fort Meigs and the Thames
are famar tor they are comparatively recent ex-
pots. His official duties while Governor Of the
North Western Territory, are less known, but sui
flee it to say he held his appointment under Pres.
dent Jefferson, and though the office ,n;ght have
been lucrative to him, his duty TO the public and
his faithful application of the national funds were
so punctually performed, that he acquired nothing
for himself
He was always liberal and brave, and as sue
cessful as brave, and do him no more than JUS
tice when gay, that at the close Of the last war,
no American officer stood higher than Gen. Har.
rison Col. Johnson, who served under him and
is now Vice President of the United States, has
repeatedly given him this character, and know
he is too honorable to take il back.
But my personal acquaintance with Gen. Har-
risou is a statesman We were members to-
gether in the House Of Representatives Of the ".
s. from 1917 to 1920, and in the Senate from 1895
to 1927 inclusive, and were on intimate terms.
Gen. Harrison is a scholar and gentlemall-as
United States are better versed in military science
and history. As speaker his voice and urticua-
ton are clear and distinct, his dictlon is pure and
classical, and his eloqnence persuasive and i'm
pressive. He stood high MS Representative and
Senator, and on military subjects he was especial
ly instructive and edilying.
As "a man and citizen, his character is unex.
ceptonable He is liberal, kind and humane. In
stances of his kindness 10 his soldiers, and his
comtniseration for the defenceless inhabitants of
the frontier when exposed to the merciIess sava.
ges, might be mentioned truly interesting and at
fecting. Sure am, were Gen. Harrison rs well
known here as he is at home, no man would be
more popular or better loved.
Though he has been long and high in public life,
he is comparatively poor, having not only applied
faithfully the public funds which he was entrust-
ed, to public uses, but having expended much Of
his own fortune TO relieve the distresses Of his
countrymen.
am with sentiments of sincere respect
your friend, &C.,
JOHN HOLMES.
Hon. Moses Carlton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17
AGRICULTURE.

We have read with much pleasure an address
delivered at Concord Mass. in October last, before
the Middlesex Society of Husbandmen and Man
ufacturers at their annual Cattle Show by Henry
Colman, Commissioner for the Agricultural Soci-
ETY. of the State. Its style is clear and sparkling
its spirit of examination free and independent -
its estimate of the profession Of agriculture very
exalted, but none too much so. Ii contains many
fine passages, which we cha extract in future
numbers.-LiberatOr.
agriculture, under God is creator. She
So rlks, and it is done. She stretches her mighty
wan over the earth, and countless beautiful and
glorious forms arise at her bidding She casts the
seed into the ground perhaps it is the least of
seeds; but see how soon it becomes tree, and
its branches giittering and pendant with fruit.
What amazing miracles does she work before our
eyes With what bonndess proluson does she
compensate the labors of industry and skill What
marvellous products does she pour out, in fllies
in hundreds, it, thousands! The product OF Il SIM
gle grain of wheat in single season, was ascer
tanned 10 he II, 100 ears, measuring three pecks
and three quarters of grain, and producing less
than $40 $40 kernels! What instrument second
AIRY to the Almighty agent is creator like agr-
culture and what is all the real, substantial, USE
fu wealth of the community, but its products
The agriculture of country is the great source
OF its riches, and the right arm of its power
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17
Your obedient servant,
MOSES CARLTON.
THoMAsToN, 18th Jan. 1910.


! have received my dear sir, your very inleres-
ting letter of the 18th inst. respecting our public
affairs and it affords me much pleasure to recog.
nize in a revival of that Republican spirit which
achieved so much in perilous times. IL reminds
me of the time when we were fellow laborers in
war successfully maintained and trumphanty ter
minated against most powerful and vindicuVe
enemy You sir l well recolect, stood by the
Government and sustained them at the sacrifice of
an ample fortune But now, patriotism has,
fear, ceased to he virtue, and sacrifices on the
altar of liberty weigh but lille in the scale of merit.
You have lived, you say, TO contribute your
share in the establishment Of republican prlhcl.
pies. hope and trust sir that neither OF us viii
have lived TO see them Frustrated.
Whether the war upon the currency, TO which
you refer originated with the President or any
member OF his Cabinet, or indeed who desired or
invented the destructive measure, /; Is manifest
that Treasury independent of the people ana
subject 10 the entire control OF the Executive,
would sooner or later PROSTATE TO the dust the
temple of liberty. ! agree with you that KINGS
are not examples which republicans should rec
onmend, aud when the recommendation comes
from the Chief Magistrate OF the republic, the
symptom is unpropnous and alarming. In the
school IN which YOU and have been taught the
maxim was-that The peoples money should begudr'
ded by The peoples representatives and dedtt oh to
erecuiive officers piece meal and Wiih spdrng hand
and think this maxim is beginning To be incul-
Gated anew.
II This is the case aud the subject is understood,
this "lNDEPENDENr TREAsURY"-ihis "OFFcE
iloLDER's BANK" as you are pleased TO term II,
iciH mol swbjugdte The people. There seems TO me
n redeeming spirit still remaining TO iiown down
any measure calculated OF designed to purchase
their liberties. These liberties have been TOO
dearly bought TO he thus triaed away.
spirit of inquiry is beginning to awake, ana
ii is becoming II question TO be riously discussed,
whether it is safe that any party should be eslao-
liShed for long time in power -,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

Sleighing time. AMERICAN CoUGrsHIP.- This
must he an everlasting fine country, beyond all
doubt for the folks have nothin to do but to ride
about and talk polytics. In the winter when the
ground is covered with snow, what grand times
they have slayin over these here marshes with
the gals, or playin ball on the ice, or goin to quill
tin rollcs of nice long winter evenings and then
drive home like mad by moonlight. Natur
made that season on purpose for cOurIln. A
little tidy srompIous ookin slay real clipper OF II
horse, string of bells as long as string Of inions
refund his neck, aud sprig OH his back looltin for
all HE world like a bunch of apples broke off nj
gatherin time, and sweet henrt alongside all
mufiied mp but her eyes aud ps-he one loo.
kin right into you, aud the other lan right at
you--is en- Almost enough TO drive one ravin,
tnrng, distracted mad with pleasure, uint it? Aud
then the dear critters say that the bells make such
a din there u no hearn ones self speak: 80 they
put their pretty little mugs up close to your face
aud talk, talk, TALK ill one cant help lookin rgh
at them instead of the horses aud then whay you
both 20 capsized into a snow.driii together, skins
cushions, and ALI And then to see the little crit
ter shake herself when she gets up, like u duck
andin from pond chatterin away all the time
like canary bird, and you are haw hawin with
pleasure, Is fun alive, you may depend In this
way teller gets led on to offer as lover before
lie knows where he bees. Sam Slick.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

John G. Calhoun my 10 John I'm sorry for YOU fate
You've nulSd the Tariff laws you've nuliyd your State
You've nullhyd your party, John and principles you know
And now you've nui(yd YOURSELF John c. Calhoun my 10
John, how could you look into the face of Henry Clay
The glory of the western world and Of the world away;
You cad youtselfhis master John but that meier be
For he would not you for slave John G. Calhoun
my 10.
The father of the Tariff, John and patron of the Arts,
He seeks to build his country in spite foreign parts,
And Harrison will soon upset the little Van aud Co.
And enovate the ship ofstae, John G. Calhoun my 10,
John c. Calhoun my Jo John, ambition in despair
Once made you nuiiy the WHOLE the HALF oft 10 share
The whole hog you've gone, John, with Kendall, Blair
and Co.
But you've got the wrong by the ear John c. Calhoun
my Jo
American mechanics, John, will sell their
For mint doIe for treasury bills British coats;
They want no English eoaches, john white servants they
foego>
Jo..
o. john lie slippery blade wi whom yoave got to deal
He'll pass between your clutches too just like living eel
You think he'll RECOMMEND you John hut Van will meier
For he wants the fishes for himself John Calhoun my Jo
John c. Calhoun nv 10 J,hn if this YOU dare to doubt
Go ask the LIVING SKELETON who deals his secrets out
His fdvortes makd John the mark you cannot toe,
And you'll soon repent the BARGAIN made, John O. Calhoun
my 10,
tvs dirty business John go wash your tender hands,
~N''
mands
'How you are off for soap John, cannot say know,
But your mother does not know you're OUT John O. Cal
houn my Jo
The brave of the South John, will you
And Benton's mint drops will not save-yourc rotten to
the core;
The People will no power, John on such you besow,
And you've jump your final somerset, John G. Calhoun
. my 10.
John c. Calhoun my Jo John, you'll ride with little Van,
From yonder wHIrRD sEPULCHRE, with all his motley clan
The jHurney viii be long, John mind tell you so,
For they return again. John G. Calhoun my Jo
Then better men, my 10 john our sad affairs will fix,
Republicans in principle, the Wings of Seveny-Sx;
The Offices will purge, John Swartwouers all will 60,
And sycuphantic fellows, too John C. Calhoun my Jo
The Farmer ofhe North Bend John, will plough the weeds
away,
And the terror of Tecumseh then will gain another day;
America will flourish, JOHN mechanics find employ,
And farmers will rejoice ind ed soHn Calhoun my Jo
John c. Calhoun my 10 John when ONE TERM shall expire
OLD TIT will drop the of powr, and with dignity
tire,
To look upon smiling land tina she has RENDERED so,
And every Whis will cry AMEN! John c. Calhoun my Jo
49,. MILFORD BARD.
Poets Ganet, Baltimore, Jan. 1910.
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MONTPELIER, FEBRUARY II, 1910.

equally on~the young and the old, that its claims
came to be regarded like those immutable laws of
nature, which no one thinks of being out Of pa
tience witli though they sometimes bear hard on
personal convenience. The effect of the system
was to ingram into our character veneration for
the Sabbath, which no friction of after life would
ever efiace. have lived to wander in many eli
mates and foreign lands where the Sabbath is an
unknown name, OF where it is only recognized by
noisy mrth but never has the day returned with
out bringing with it breathing Of religious awe,
and even yearning for the u1broker stiffness, the
placid ropose and the simple devotion of the Pu-
ran Sabbath
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

THE LITERARY REruTATi ON OF HARRisoN-At
the request of the Historical Society of Ohio,
Gen. Harrison prepared Discourse, the last year,
upon the subject of the Aborgnes of the Valley
Of the Ohio, to which is prefxed some remarks on
the study of history. The 4lh vol. of the New
Work Review, 1898, speaks of this work US lit
erary production of high merit. The reviewers
saw that Gen. Harrison comments upon the rich
lesson of ancient history, with the fondness for
classic names and events which belongs to the ed
ucated gentleman. But the history Of our own
times and especially foun own country, he con
siderers duty which no American should feel
himself at liberty 10 neglect The reviewers, at
the close of ten pages Of their comments upon il,
say--'we take leave, with regret, of this able and
instructive discourse, promising the consciousness
that we feel of not having done justice TO its mer-
its. Itevidences, in an eminent degree, great pa
tience of research combined with high powers of
historical and philosophical analysis, while The
literary execution the paper reflects great credh
upon the distinguished author"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

pJ-Economy used in olden times, to form the
chief theme of political harrngues which annual
ly emanaleh from The White House at Washing
ton. For three or four years, however, this theme
has been neglected. Van Buren, felt himself snug
economy unnecessary, particularly when the
urodiraiity of his administration had become "a
bv-w ord among men, Now, however he resumes
the subject. Economy is again made the theme
of grave recommendation. After having squep'
dered MORE THAN A HUNDRED MIL
LIONS or DOLLARS in four years, and The
Presidential election being Just a, hand he deems
il wise TO soii-soap the People about economy -
But it is all CANNON. Van Buren only speaks
thus TO gull the gullible. 1t was the cry raised
when, under ADAMS administration, the expendi,
lures were only thirteen millions. II sounds well
now that they are about thirty !-DstroH .ddv.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

Hard Money Countries. A distinguished Eng
lish traveller says, that person leaving London
for ST. Peersburgh, with coin 10 pay his expenses
will lose nearly half in discount before he reaches
his journeys end. The reason is plain there be-
ng no money in general circulation, The bankers
and brokers ask their own price for the occon-
mediation of change. Albany Daily .1dpertiser.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

Gen. Harison-We were forcby struck (says
the Pennsylvania lntelligencer) with u remark of
Mr.. Hill, Jackson member of our Legislature,
and who fought under Harrison. He observed
"Sir, will not hear my old General abused. -
he is brave man. and deserves better treatment
from my own party. 1.-The is abused too much, |
will not answer for the vote of old Westmoreland,
which gave Gen. Jackson between two and three
thousand majority, for there are hundreds there
who fought under him, and who honor and love
him"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17
The most unhappy. Casroes, king of Persir

The most unhappy. Casroes, king of Persia
in conversation with TWO Philosophers and his viz
IT, asked " What situation Of man is most to be
deplored" One ofthe philosophers maintained
that it was old aye accompanied with extreme
poverty; the other, that it was TO have the body
oppressed by infrmilies, the mind worn out aud
the heart broken by II heavy series of misforlunes
81 know condition more to he ptied," said the
vizir, /" and it is that ofhim who has passed through
life without doing good and who, Unexpectedly
surprised by DEATH is sent to appear before the
tribunal of the Sovereign Judge"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

The old Granny 1t was owing to the saga
cious advice of Gen. Harrison, that fleet was pla-
ced upon Lake Erie, to cooperate with the army
on the frontier. President Madison at first hesia-
ted in regard to the measure, but finally yielded TO
the sound arguments Of Harrison.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

At country weddings, The dancers are frequent
ly paired by the old folks. A gentleman was OF
tered three partners in succession, by the nnme o
Soul, Hing aud House. Being previously en-
gagged 10 another Miss Sole, lie declined in tn
following novel mode.
Can any mortal think that ],
Should take Sud, my Soul to cross
Or with one Hing attempt TO fly;
Or bear House upon my Horse.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

The Contrast. Let it never be forgotten, that
while Gen. Harrison was barring his bosom to Brit
ish balls and bayonels in defence of his country
during the last war, Mr.. Van Buren, was Intriguing
ioith the Feieraiisis, to defeat the election of Mr..
Madison the war candidate, for tho Presidency,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

Pretty Good. At late Wing Jubilee Dinner
in Detroit, Michigan, the following sentiment was
submitted:
ranny aud gave the Lions neck North bend"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

associations under this title are being formed in
almost every part Of the state of Pennsy lvapia and
throughout all the western States, for The promo.
ton of the great cause OF the people. This is right
aud proper. There is great need OF perfect organ
izalion and concert of action. Harrisburg Iele-
graph.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

The number of revolutionary pensioners under
the act of 1918 has decreased from 20,003 to S2l;
under the act of 1882, they have decreased from
349l8 TO 240S6. The number of widows claim
ing under the act of 1886 is 25l2.
AZ Y Hin
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

Too good for a Joke. Gov. Morton, in his Mes
sage says, the License Law, in its operation has
produced much "moml and political ephF That's
a fact. Ii has made Murcps Morton Governor.
northampton Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17

National Debt. The whole amount outstanding
on the LIST February of Treasury notes, was ~,
2s)S 263 81,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-17
From the Baltimore Patriot.
JOHN G. CALHOUN MY 10.

A Comic Political Song Tune, "John anderson
mn ,Jo"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-20

The eastern Mail having failed thus morning. we
aro compelled To put our paper press without any
further intelligence than We received yesterday As
10 the vote Of the Suite OF at the
eni election, We arc yet in uncertainty We have
gained in both branches of the Legislature on the pop
uar vote. and two. think three. u.smbe of Con-
gross. We are uncertain whether wo have q ms;or.
y IN The House, but the information have leads
us TO the belief that wo have. Tho Senate conss Is
OF - members, of which the Wings have elected Is
certainly. giving them majority in tha, body. We
have carefully compared the popular vote a. FAR a.
heard FROM and with the vote Tor Governor in 1888.
IN the counties not heard from. and we find tho mn
jority will not If returns correct be ono thou
sand either way.
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y y . . Q q

~ FAMILY APERIENr PHI Is are pur
vegetable composed with the sir,ciosi pr,c
'ieucc ami of art; they neyer produce nause,
warranted To cure the following disease. which
from impurities of the blood, viz.-Apopl,x,
i1us affections. Coughs Colds. liberated core hroo
Scarlet Fever, Asthma. Cholera. Liver Complaint,
Diseases OF the ki'Ieys and Bladder Affections pecu
liar To females and all those diseases of vhasoe ye
kind, To which human nature is subject wLets the
stomach is affected
CONSUMPTION, COUGHS. q COLDS, Nervous
ilseasss liver complaint dyspepsia. bilious Diseases
piles ulcers, female weakness, and all cases of hyI.
ehondriacsm, low spirits papaton Of tho heart nor.
'ous irritabiy, nervous weakness huor abus seminal
weakness Indigestion. loss of appetite heart burn gen.
eral debility bodily weakness chorosis or groom sick
'ess haiulency. hysereal fanings, Mysteries head-
iches hiccuP, seq sickness night mare, rheumatism
asthma TIC douloureux. cramp, spasrnodis affections
and those who are victims to that most excrutating
disorder. Gour will find rslief from thoir suorngs by
n course ut DR. Evans medicine.
BeUars of Couhlterfsits--CAUrIoS 30 particular
IN purchasing 10 that the label Of th. Medicine
contains notice Of Its entry according Act Of Con-
gross And be likewise particular in obtaining them
at 100 Chatham street New-York, or from tho REoy-
LAR AGENTS VIM. IL KING WAeeling.
nov %
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FOREIGNERS READ THIS

Tho Van Burcn party is trying 10 induce our Eir.
egn friends 10 believe tho Wings OpprscI 10 iioiF
rights. Ono Of the Vnn Buron candidates cor elocos
for President IN Men York who u Described ~ them
as one "oft the stouest champions Of democracy in
Orsiion delivered n Hudson in 1906 ailof villfyug
jefferson, used tho following language IN reference 30
iorC.rnors--READ AND RsaEuBEE.
The dsmaCoguf. the igfdei, aud the 1yporrife. the
uHpTinopiri. the facfo'is. The AMBITIOUS AND
FOREIGN OUTCAST5 Oh end their cay into the
councils of nalion. They receive patronage md
support attention and honor. while ire rcnl American
IS desPsed end dnited Upon the sea 81 destruction.
What - the oyl thai has reduced every republic n
nsighifranco ana inhny. 10 complete ruini The in.
trElurhon Of Foreign dsorgonizers those who know 30
difference heiwesa a kne and President. between
liberty and lIccniiUusnesi who familiar with ND
ufHll0fincs. 1n1 insuuceIus 10 home ard VIM
KNOW or No OTHER FEAR BUT THAT
WHICH TIfE GALLONS INSPIKES
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MONEY MISUNDERSTANDING Philadelphia Re

MONEY MATrERS-Bicknslrs PHILADELPHIA Re-
porter ofTuesiay says
The resumption question occupies much attention
The great difficulty the indie btedness Of PHILADELPHIA
II the East. which amounts TO about S6.000OO0 In
less ome satisfactory arrangement be made on this
mFSSant point, general resumption as boDre stated
Is impossible. Our banks even in the present reduced
condition of ihier circulation could noI spare 81
cOO with safety. that any sudden dema I'd for specie
IN New York and Boston would Immediately lend 10
drafts upon this city and TO all the unplea SAINT cons-
quences. An arrangement il is we'll known has loug
been IN progress, designed to change this immediate
indebtedness Of S6OOOO00 into ndeb ledness on pus,
notes ranging from - to IL months. Nearly oil tho
Philadephi Banks have expressed willingness To ar
sst in the plan, by loans TO the United States Bank
fsar however. still Ia one OF two tind ouar.
eis IL is. lest after The resumption under these cir
cumstances. those posi- should be sent to Phila
dolphin and sold for bank notes. and specie bo deman
ded for the latter. Doubtless, however our bank f.
nsnciSr. viii hit upon some eIpedient calculated 10
avoid this rock, and bring about tho consum
nation with regard 10 specie payments. Certain il il
That ssated as they are, oil banks must resume
ogesher in order effect that measure ia comnlets
and satisfactory manner. True, If the United Staies
Bank should. despite all hor efforts find the measure u
eIPedient or impossible, she may still fall back upon
her charter and resort 10 the system of having her
noIes marked. This would DO her immense injury
and under the proceeding. she would experience ereaI
o-s. As al alternative, Il would be beer than liq Il
dauoa She - sIscouniing little or nothing ~ per
fssily cosy IN Europe. and coesig her dobts and
paying hsT Obligations d rapidly az possible.