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MIR. PROFFITT OF INDIANA.

People have been wondering what new
lights this gentleman has seen TO convert him
so suddenly from the most violent whigism, to
extreme Locofocoism. According TO his own
statement he has been fighting for thirteen
years for Whiegery and Harry of the West
but he can go i. no longer-he is Iurist-
and has become one of those very rare animals,
called Tyler man"
We fear the solution Of this very sudden
mutation will only tend to strengthen the public
conviction, that all the Purists. or " Turtium
Quids," are looking out for number one. The
N. Y. Star. in the following paragraph, asserts
as much, and our own intelligence from Wash
ington is in confirmation of it:
"WIsE AND PRoFFlrT.- conduct ofthese
two representatives creates The greatest sur
prise among honest rejecting men men who
are governed by principle, who. when they de,
clare themselves members of party, Intend
faithfully to adhere 10 that party. The OPEN
unwavering hostility of Wise toward every
measure of Van Buren,s administration, gave
him every claim to the full confidence of the
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HENRY CLAY.

The recent efforts of disappointed ambition
to blacken the fame of the great Senator from
n.y.; have onlv had the effect of extorting eulo-
gums to be showered upon him. Men not
gwen 10 panegyric, now SOUND his name with
prsises.-Ihey cannot close their eyes to the
mighty contrast between the paliry and selfish
aspirations of his assailants, and the lofty mag
nanlmny and disinteres,ed patriotism. which
prevadc all his words and deeds. He is the
great man Of The Rcpublic-lhe beloved and
admired Of every enlightened pu.rio,--and
whom 10 love and admire is alike honorable 10
the admired and the admirer. You will never
ind him rowing one way and hooking another.
His pata is plain before him. There are his
principles, which all can see and understand
There are the objects of all lis ambi ion--lhe
good and glory Of his country. Richmond
WING.
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TIE CREED OF LOCO-FOCOISM.

IN RELATION TO A PROTECTIVE. ARIFF.
The substance of the following article
is extracted from the n. Y. Log Cabin of
August T:
1t should never be forgotten by the
country, that the Jackson party obtained
the control Of our Government by doub-
lie dealing and fraud upon the subject of
Protection. In the contest Of 1928, Gen.
Jackson refused 10 answer any inquiries
with regard 10 this subject; but referred
the friends ola Tariff to letter he had
written to DR.. Coleman Of North Carolina,
expressly asserting and defending the doc
trinc of Protection. In the North he was
urged as Tariff man-in the South as
for Free Trade" The Vermont Patriot
"a leading organ of the party, edited by
brother Of Isaac Hill--headed its epitori-
al ticket" For Gen. Jackson and a pro-
tectivc Tariff" The New York Leg
turc of lS27-S-stronglv Jackson-passed
resolutions in favor of Protection by a vote
of97 to 3. Martin Van Buren, and nearly
all the Northern jackson members of Con-
g"css voted for The Tariff of lS2S,thc most
ultra Protective measure ever passed, and
farther than any party believes it necessa-
nv TO 90 hereafter. All this time Messrs
Richie, Calhoun and Cambrelcng kept
the South in the faith that this was mere
sham--that it was necessary 10 Eumor the
North till after Election and then the lea
dcrs would come out against Protection.
They were right! The North was hood
winked and caught, and New York, Penn
svlvania, and O.io aided 10 elevate an Adj
mmistration upon the ruins of their own
producing Interests. Fora few years the
jackson party kept up the hide and-scek
game, but when they did come out it was
decidedly against protection. Now they
are open and violent foes to everything
like favor to American Interest.
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cious measure adopted that is calculated to ex-
tirPate the abominabe sin Of Slavery-we re
gard this movement as very impolitic and
detrimental 10 the cause of Abolitionism. Az
Politician member of the Wing party
We do not apprehend that the success of that
Party's ticket is in the least endangered. The
course pursu ed by few abolitionists is uncall-
ed for and cannot fail to provoke the wings,
embracing conscientious abolitionist, to renew
ed cxertions to sustain their canddates-can-
didates who VIC believe will not prove them
selves guilty of any act which savers of prosla-
veryIsm, 'on fields already won, and where the
banner OF liberty floats in triumph over tho
freest of the free =
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Wing party. Of Mr.. Proffitt of Indiana, we
have only to say, that he never could have OBJ
tanned a seat in Congress from that State, had
he avowed any sentiments that were not in
strict accordance with the wishes of tie Wing
party. Where are these quasi Wings at pres
ent? Working openly in the LOcofoeo ranks /,
If the people shonld ask the reason of this a.
postacy, the answer is at hand. Wise is 4
defeated candidate for Speaker, and Proffitt an
applicant for charge des affairs at any place.
We thus have the ZENITH and breadth and depth
of the honesty of these representatives OF
what service or value can such men be 10 any
Administration %
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Niles. and which Mr.. Niles political friends
were opposed to liquidating!
WHAT HAS NATHAN SMILE DONE 2

In searching for the wonderful deeds of NJ r.
Smile, the Patriot has hit upon remarkably
rich and unique incident, which occurred on
the second day of the last session of the legis-
laturs. On that day, the speaker, the House,
and the galleries were astounded with measure,
entirely original lin Vermont--it was really
borrowed from Massachusetts locofoco,) in
It's character, and one, too, which is to raise its
author-so the Patriot seems to think-to ever
lasting fame as most mighty statesman.-
But to the point: Mr.. Smile probably has had
a very great itching for notoriety as friend
to the farmers, since talked about for Govern
or; and not content with monopolizing, by
actual purchase or encumbering with mortga-
ges, pretty much all the farms in the vicinity
of his store, he set trap to catch the farmers
in the Vermont legislature by introducing the
following:
"ReSolUed, That a proper regard for the
interest of the whole community renders it ex-
pedient, in the appointment of the standing
committees should consist of farmers and me-
chanics."
1t was read Mr.. Chandler of Woodstock
was roguish enough to ask for the reasons for
this measure Mr.. Smile showed himself of
| in bit of speech, anticipating doubtless that
the naughty, aristocratic Wings were about
to immediate his resolution instanter the yeas
and nays were gravely demanded, and then
the Wing house, by laundering vote of LAG
10 only 60-more than two to one-adopted
his resolution. So far, well. The Speaker
thought over the matter, found that by the
Rules of the House he had one law, and By Mr..
SMILES resolution another law, about commit
tees, and frankly suggested his difficulties to
the House. Then poor Mr.. Smile was in a
fix, and to get out of it, the locos themselves
went at once for undoing all that had been
done the resolution was reconsidered. On mo-
ton of locofoco Mr.. Sanburn, without a
division and, then, after the supremacy ridic-
ulous character of the whole proceeding had
become perfectly apparent, MIR. SMILES reso-
luton was dismissed, los to 50. Most of the
locos went against dismissing, out of pity to
Mr.. Smile, but even some of his own party
deserted him at that pinch. Thus was ended
the farce, for farce it really was.
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Making per cent assess
ment, for the year--said per ceniago to he
asst on the original amount of the premium
note, without reference 10 any endorsement
and TO be paid 10 the Treasurer, at his office in
Montpelier, on or before the goth day of Octo-
Der 1881, being the day Of The annual mect,n.
Of said Company. Members Of the company
will please bear in mind that good chance
will be given them 10 forward money BY thr
members of the Legislature and it is hppci
that none will fail TO avail themselves ofthe op-
portunity, HARRY VAIL, Treasurer
Montpelier, August 9th, lS4I. 16;3s.
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vel far more than that, their desire has been to
put down set Of currency thinkers and political
blacklegs--put an end to their destructive
measures--wh!ch accomplished, they consider
infinitely better for the good of The country,
even If no measures of relief are adopted. Yes
Tar better will ii be for our country, 10 suffer
all the evils of q deranged currency for years
than TO have permitted the Sub-Treasury and
other obnoxious schemes Of the defeated party
10 go into full operation, and become confirmed
schemes which would have been such effici-
ent instruments in the hands of a cunning, art
lul executive, that nothing could have saved
US from a stupendous monarchy, but bloody &
horrible revolution.
1t is well known that the subject of a na,iona
Bank during the great political revolution of
1910 received but little attention Other sub.
jects took precedence in importance. the
very liberties of the people were considered rs
at stake--the union of the purse and the Sword
was threatened. The reign of one party for
twelve years had well nigh ruined the country;
those in power and place had become corrupt
profligate aud arrogant--iold the people that
TO the vic;ors belong the spois,' that the Gov
eminent must take care ofitsef and the peo-
/ pie themselvesr
! And now, when a single bill touching sub
ject on which there is much difference of opin.
ion among wings, does not meet the approba-
ton of the President, as well as some of the
Wing members of Congress, how unreasonable
fora wing TO be discouraged, and how con-
temptible in our opponents TO imagine that the
grand object Of the wings is defeated. The re-
peal of the Sub Treasury law, which President
Tyler has sanctioned is incomparably of more
Importance to the we'll being of our country
THAI any single measure can possibly effect for
our good. The Sub Tressury scheme. the
| only measure of consequence adopted during
Van Bu-en's administration. W; repeatedly re-
jecte by the peoples representatives, and only
become law through the disfranchisement of
a sister Stale. 1t has now received its quietus.
and let it be buried in oblivion
The fact that President Tyler vetoed sim
gle bill! originating with his friends. even
speaks volumes in favor OF his honesty and
consistency. Undoubtedly, it was the must
disagreeable act in his life, and it was only his
strict regard for the Constitution and his oath
TO protect it as conscience dictated, that gave
him moral courage to do it. If our opponents
rejoice because of this striking exhibition of
the uabending integrity, the honesty Of a Prcsi-
dent, il is commenda bic. But If they suppose
that the whi2 party is defeated in regard to a
measure, which will equalize the exchanges,
regulate the currency, &C., they are undoubt-
eddy doomed TO disappointment. Already has
another bill passed the House, which is under
stood TO meet the appreciation of The President.
So DON'T crow before you arc out of the woods,
gentlemen locos.-FrankAn Messenger.
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MIDDIEBURY FEMALE SEMINARY.

The Fall term Of Tie Female Seminary will
commence on Thursday, Sept. l6ih. The as
sislani teachers who have so successfully given
instruction during the last two terms, h;ve
been engaged for the ensuing year.
l.. L. TILDEN, PriacipIL
- lS:3v
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NPAn accounts from Washington

~Al accounts from Washington
speak in glowing terms The able and elo-
quent speech of Mr. MARSHALL of KY, in
reply to Mr.. Wise. In the language of a
correspondent, Mr.. NJ literally turned
Mr.. Wise, inside out" After stripping
the Lions Skin from this modern specimen
of Virginia distractions, Mr.. NJ. paid no
bic tribute to the patriotism and worth OF
Henry Clay which was as eloquent as it
was wellmerited. Mr.. Ms forensic tai
ents are ofthe highest order, and his brill
liant career thus far, has won for him many
a laurel. as bright as unlading.
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GLORY ENOUGH FOR ONE SESSION

We announce with the most heart felt graf
i6cation the passage of the LAND Bill in the
Senate on Thursday, by vote of % to %.
The great measure now only lacks the sigma
ture of the President to become law. 1t
sacures to our own state and annual income of
probably HALF A MILLION OF DotIAks from the
proceeds of the sales of the Pubic LANDS.
The House too was worthlly engaged on
Thursday. Notwithstanding the factious and
bitter opposition of the Loco Foco minority the
Post Office Bill was passed by the triumphant
vote of Yeas 127, Nays 4s. This secures to
the contractors and those in their employ
the payment of the debts incurred under Mr..
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TIE HARRISON APPROPRIATION.

As much as has been said upon the APP
preparation of twenty-five thousand dollars
10 the family ofthe late President of the
United States, an inquisitive gentleman
has taken the trouble 10 ascertain how
much the said appropriation would cost
each man who voted the Harrison ticket.
and has: arrived:at the conclusion, that it is
precisely nine tcnths of cent for each man
having thus voted Phila. Chron.
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WHY DOES VERMONT WANT A Ma
TIONAL BANK.

Under the old United States Bank, the man.
ufactures of wool, &c. at the North sold their
goods at the South and West, and received
their pay in good currency, and cost them
only ID, or | d cents on 4 dollar,-say $40
to collect $1,000.
1t now costs them from Is to 25 cents on a
dollar say 5000 to collect $1,000. About
one third or one half of the wooden goods for,
merely manufactured at the North were sent
to the South and West and sold.
And from whose pockets comes this differ
encc in exchange. From the wool growers of
the North. The manufacturer cannot afford
to manufacture goods for less than he did some
years ago, and in estimating the expense of
Manufacturing he takes into account his loss
in getting his pay, and unless he can get the
raw material for a less price, to make up his
loss, he cannot manufacture. And if he can
buy his wool enough lower to make up the
dffcrenc, he can go on.
The result of his estimate then, is, the fix
ing of Il price upon wool, and he instructs his
agents 10 pay so much and no more, and the
farmer must sell at the price fixed or keep his
wool. If he sells he looses the difference in
the exchanges, by the lesser price he gets for
his wool.
And there is another reason there is not
so much done by the manufacturers when the
market is so bad, and the difficulties so great
in getting pay, nor is the demand so great for
the manufactured goods.
And still another. The brisk operation of
our factories makes demand for the estable
products of the farmers Of Vermont-Beef,
Pork, &c. And the demand regulates the
prices. So the want ola currency of uniform
value affects not only the wool-growers but the
price of Beef and Pork. In these articles no
Northern State excells Vermont, and Therefore,
no state is more benefited by National Bank
which will give US a good currency, than Yer
mont.
To be sure, protective tariff would aid us,
and one is needed. And now shall we not give
to the Wings in Congress our support is sup
PLYING us with these measures so necessary to
our prosperity or shall we let the locofocos be-
come the victors, and continue their miserable
system which is now blighting our Interest,"
Let us encourage our servants in Congress in
the good work of giving US such measures, by
a strong and active, vigorous rally at the bal
lot boxes. A Wing triumph in the smallest
town in Vermont will speak for these meas
ures.-Caledonian
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FIRE! FIRE.! FRET!

FHNlE members of tho Vermont Mutual
IL Fire Insurance Company are hereby no,i
cling that The following assessments have been
made by the Directors on all notes in force OH
The following DAYS to wit.
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REMEMBER!

That sundry locofoco leaders in Congress
endorsed by the strongest locofoco paper in
Vermont, have avowed themselves In favor OF
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STATE OF VERMONT, ,
DisLTict Of Addison. IS.

II , Z it remembered, that at a Pro54te Court
aS held at Middlebury, in and for the district
o. Addison, on the 9th day ofAuaust, 1911,
jacob Dewey, administrator of the estate OF
STILLMAN DEWEY,
late of said MiGdIebuy, decreased, represents TO
This court that the said deceased. IN his iiet me
was under cont act 10 deed To Squire J. Howard
of Brandon in the county Of Rutland, seventeen
acres ofland in said Nidd.ebury, being part of lots
No. 81 and No. %; and that he was also under
contract 10 deed TO John Llmphe, e, one half acre
off from lot No. 81; and praYs that he may be
licensed as administrator aforesaid. to convey
said pieces of land according t. said conflicts;
1t is therefore ordered that said application hs
considered at probate cnurt to be held at the
Office Of the Judge Of said court in MidJlebury Ia
and for the District Of Addison on The 22l day %
September next, at one o'clock in The afternoon;
and that notice thereof by be given to all persuns
interested, to appear laid Court, and make their
objection to granting such License, by pubishin.
a certified copy of this order in the Middlebury
Peoples Press, newspaper printed in said Mid
dlebury, three weeks successfully previous to the
time of said curt. S. SWIFT, Judge.
A true copy of record,
IS 3w s. SWIFT. Judge.
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THE LOCo-FoCos AND THE VETO

The iocos affect to be pleased at The veto of
President TYLER, and imagine that the WI W.
are very badly taken in Now although The
whig party, as PARTY, wish to have national
Bank, ofsome sort, and will probably have one,
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COLLEGE ANNIVERSARIES.

YALE CoLLEGE.-At the late anniversary
commencement, the degree of LII, d was
conferred on Augustus B. Longstreet, Prcsi-
dent of Emery College, Georgia, and David
b. Douglass, President of Kenyon College,
Ohio. These gentlemen were members OF the
class of 1918.
dissertation OF The Aiamn.-The following,
among other resolutions, was adopted at NEE
ting of the Alumni on commencement day;
Resolved, That we do hereby form ourselves
into an association Of the Alumni of Yale Col
lege, and that all who have received any de-
gree from this university, be considered menI-
bers of the Association.
Edward +. Salisbury, formerly of Boston,
who has spent a number of years in Europe.
and devoted himself while there to Oriental
studies, was appointed Professor of Ara5ic and
SdBScrit.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Hartford Tho
commencement at Washington College, Hart
ford, Ct, was held on the 9th inst. An Ora
ton was delivered by Rev. DR.. Potter of Alba
ny, before the Alumni of the College The
degree Of A. b. was conferred upon Is Young
men; and the honorary degree of A. Nj. was
conferred on the Rev. Henry Lee, of Spring
field, Mass; Rev. William Weston, of Plym-
Outh, Conn; and Mr.. Irving Paris, of New
York. The degree Of ID. D., was conferred
on the Rev. Alfred Lee, Bishop elect of Del
aware.
Charles Davies, LII. d. of Hartford, for
morly Professor of Mathematics at West Point,
has boon appointed Professor of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy in Washington Col
legc. Prof Stewart who has held the math-
cmatical chair, has been transferred to the
l'rofessorshiP OF Ancient Languages. Profess
scr Good has resigned his Professorship on ac-
count of ili-health.
Dickinson COLLEGE-The degree Old. d.
was conferred on the Rev. John NJ. Krebs. of
N. York, at the late commencement at this
Institution.
MARIETTA COLLEGE, OMo-Ihe COM
mencement took place on the 2sth ult. The
degree of A. b. wa, conferred on Young
The degree of ID. ID. was conferred upon
Rev. Edward Beecher, President of Illinois
College.
ATHENS COLLEGE, GA.-The commence
ment exercises were held on the 4th inst. The
number OF graduates was 16. and the degree
of A. NJ was conferred in course on IA.
UNITED STATES LOAN We have the pleas
urc of informing our readers that the Secreta-
~ of the Treasury has obtained the loan of the
one million of dollars lately advertised for in
our paper, at five and half per cent. per
annum.-Nat InfeH
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from Vermont in specie, destroy the business
capital OF the state, cripple industry, and oner-
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more then

a system of DIRECT TAXATION by the
FEDERAL government,which would annually draw
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not deceived by the base and wicked at
tempt to mislead them. Nor Will they be
now. Wings! be prepared for any report,
however foolish or incredible, or wicked
If you are, you will not be likely TO be dis
appointed. Too late for contradiction,
they will be put into circulation with the
hope of misleading the honest and uDsus-
pecting. Again we say, be prepared for
anything. Forewarned, be iorearmed.
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nPI has been reported in this section
that the locos had put Smile and Bank
Reform Junior, in nomination for Govern
or. We learn, however, from the Editor
of the Lamoille Wing, who lives in the
neighborhood of the Smiles, that the ru-
NOR is false, that it is only the sold line re-
vived," that him of the grocery, the hero Of
the "plnt cup" whom the people put down
twoycars ago, has again rallied for another
encounter. Yes, Wings! buckle on your
armor, you have got tie same sold crittcr'
10 vote down.--jSate Banner.
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UNITED STATES LOAN We have the pleas
urc of informing our readers that the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury has obtained the loan of the
one million of dollars lately advertised for in
our paper, at five and one half per cent. per
annum.-Nat, InteH