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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

rOLD! COLD Bufaos, Caps and Boas this day re-
~ ccived by ii N BAYLiES. Feb
(NROCKERY AND LOOKING GLASSES! New
~ styles and cheap, this day received by II N BAY
LIES. Feb 8
noMESTIC GOODS Bales Of sheetings, shrlngs,
IL ckings and yarn at low prices this day eceived by
ii BAYLIES. Feb b.
WoOLENS! Broadclolhs, Cassmeres Vestngs and
w Trimmings. fresh iot, cheap, this day received by
ii BAYLlES Feb
TANNERS oiL--Just received few barrels by
l. Sojrs and Lsngdons. Oct 81.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

have bad cough, raising blood and matter from the
ungs pain through he chest and night sweats M six years
Through the blessing Of God cured by Dr. Taylors
Balsam of Lvefwoi Its truly the medicine for the poor
where il does not benefit, the expense is returned.
ALEXANDER SMITH, Isl Forsyth street, and Sex.
ton ofhey Mr.. SIillwe's meeting in Christie street.
June 9th, 1910.
have suffered many iroLl weakness pal pliaon o
tho heart etc and lately cured by Dr. Tayros Balsam o
LiverwoIt NJ. YOUNG, corner of Tlery and Adams
streets, Brooklyn
Montpelier. 72lf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

LOOK AT THIS.
n LII persons indebted the firm of J. f. Badger and
Son, requested 10 Immediately cal and settle.
Mnnipeiier, Jan. 1911. 80
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

NlSH, FISH.--4000 lbs. Salmon, Coohsh, Mackere and
Tongues and Sounds for sale by Bancroft and RkeL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

OnA POWDER.
AUNF KEGS Of superior quality by II PECK
and Co. Burlington, Jan To- 1871
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
AN APT ILLUSTRATION.

The following from the Boston Post is exceed
ing!y apt and appropriate:
THE Democratic Party are in temporary
minority, because they would not resort 10 the ex-
trlordinary means 10 nliame and deceive the pco-
pie used by their opponents. There il nobler
and more enduring consciousness in defeat under
the banner Of truth and right, than ia success pur-
oh1sed at the expense of probity, honor and virtue
" If your fther-in-law, Ferdinand. has acted per-
f'liously," said Louis MI 10 Philip of Austria,
4" an determined not 10 initiate him and am
much more pleased in having lost kingdom which
| am able TO recover, than should have been bad
l saved my kingdom and lost my honor which
could never be recovered So says Democracy
To Federalism, in view of the recent controversy,
and SO may President Van Buren, say to his sue
eesSor.'
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
CCNGR ESS,

Tuesday, JAM 26.-In the Senate the most of
the day was taken up in discussing the Presumption
bill. Mr. Mangum, MIR Benton aud Mr. T'allmadge
addressed the Senate.
IN the House, Mr. Duncan of Ohio, concluded a
speech on the Treasury Note Bill, snd he was fol-
lowed by Mr. Davis Of Ky, in remarks against the
financial policy of Mr. Van Buren's administration
Wednesday, Jan. eth the Senate, they are
still laundering away on the prescription bill.
In the House, after the disposal of some private
business, the consideration of the treasury note bill
was resumed in committee of the whole W%~p
Mr. Pope had concluded his remarks in opposition
10 the measure, Mr. w. c. Johnson made an ex-
PLANTATION in reference to the dlsagreeable alterca-
ton which occurred last evening between him and
Mr. Duncan. Mr. J. stated thar Mr. Duncan did not
use the words "puPpy. liar and scoundrcl," us ap-
peared in the Globe. Mr. Duncan was not in the
House when this denial vas made.
Mr. Wise then took The floor in opposition TO the
treasury note BILL and spoke until the adjournment,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

That prodignl spendhrill Daniel Webster, has
made an attack an that part Of the Presidents Mes
sage which relates to the financial affairs of the
Governments and present state of the /. States
Treasury and rcltcrates the OFT repeated and as oft
reIutcd assertion that the Treasury il Bankrupt:
and in this he is followed by all the yclpiMs ours Of
federal whiggery, who with one accord are every
where eXc,aiHng at the top of their voces--Ruin!
Ruin! Ruin,, The country is ruinc,-the Gov
eminent is in debt-and the Treasury is Bankrupt
and nothing will save Us but National Eunk--
and High Tariff!
II the British wings really wish to exhibit an in
debted Government aud 6aa6rWW Treasury,
they have but to show the financial affairs of most
any one of the States where their party has had the
rule for the last two or three years. aud the picture
will not be disputed.
Take for instance the State of New York, where
the Internal Improvement System was first COM
menced Oh large scale, That State for the lhir-
teen years preceding 1883 had been blessed with u
Democratic Administration, by which her vast I'M
prOyements had been steadily and economically
pushed forward, and all her financial concerns had
been safely and faithfully conducted, During those
thirteen years the State Ind contracted debts
amounting to SO, BIZ, of which had been paid
5000, i02, leaving due balance of So, l05,9lj
ut the time the wing party acquired the rule of the
State At that time there was in the State Ircasu-
ry &1,271 ,i3O, and State stocks and other sccpri-
ties amounting to + ,5j7,037. Being enough to
pny all debts owed by the State and have balance
Of s ,12S, coz left in the Treasury.
Such was the situation Of the Treasury of New
York at the close Of the year 1898, AFTER TItGR-
TEEN YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC MANAGE
aIEYT.
Two years of federal wing encouragement has
absorbed that balance and created State debt Of
MORE IH,4N' SLNTEE.N .NILLIO.NS
or DOLLARS, which is constantly and largely
increasing, as not quarter passes bat the State is
O0rrOwiagi borrowiagH borroriprM
This is, but one Of many examples hat might be
produced of whig economy producing IN indspulu-
bic case Of 'R,nhrUp 2Ecosgrg." Indeed many
Of the young States Of the West have been plunged
by whig management 50 deeply into the vortex Of
debt, that nought but long series of years of sui
terng and heavy taxation can possibly relieve them.
The great art Of whi5 linancieliug seems to con-
sist in involving the country in debt, and niixing
taxation on posicrilg, for the presan, support of
sharpers, swinilors, spectators, and other te!cyW
Ia: :aroai.-Doccr (.N ~ Ga:c'ie
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

Republic, and at the disposal of Congress. 1t has
been proposed by Mr. Clay that these lands should
be under the provisions of special law, and the
proceeds divided among the several States on fixed
principles, according TO their representation in
Congress. bill for that purpose formerly passed
the legislature, but General Jackson did not per-
init it to become law, allowing it to drop without
giving his Presidential sanction, but it is understood
that General Harrison will readily approve, if it be
sent up TO him by the Senate The passage of such
measure would afford the various States power
fnl aid in completing their schemes of internal I'M
proyemcnt, But then, whatever is given 10 the
revenue of the different States, is Withdrawn from
the revcnuc Of the Union.
1t Is supposed that Il change Of the tariff will be
s'rennously supported by the manufacturing States
who arc DESTROYS for having protected duties, but
they will meet with vehement opposite from the
exporting interest, and we trust that free principles
OF trade will still prevail in Congress.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

The Rochester Daily Advertiser says;-The
movements in relation To the organization Of the
Canadian miiia--thc augmentation Of the regular
force in the vicinity ollhe disputed territory the
frequent meetings which we are informed are held
in the Upper Province in reference 10 the impris-
onmcnt of Mcl.cod--lhe threats made at these
meetings, thu, if he is condemned, they will cross
over aud release hin,-lhc evident -lempcr eln-
ced in the last letter Of Nlr FoN we are led TO APP
prehcnd possible, and indeed probable rupture
in this quarter this winter Immediately following
the trial of Mcleod, if that trial results in his con-
vcton From the fact that the Niagara Chronicle
indirectly counscllcd a descent on l.ockpor, and
from the known bad temper existing across the lake.
we have every reason TO apprchcnd a brush in the
contingency mentioned II the descent is made
OF attempted, The match will have hcen applied TO
materials nearly in Il state ofsponancous combus-
ton.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

McLrop,-The Rochester Daily Advertiser says
that gentleman from the region oiLochport one
who is well verscd III the CuoIinc maicr-who
was in Canada the day after the murder Of Dulicc,
and knows who boosted of having been engaged il,
that ailair-siatcs that the conviction of Mcleod i
certain, if unimpeachablc testimony against him
has any influence with jury.
Mcleod is not, rs is generally supposed, indict-
ed; he is merely confined on Il judges mitlimus,
and may therefore be bacd.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THAT NUT
CAKE.

The world owe US debt of gratitude. That
debt should be the more duly appreciated and cheer
fully liquidated because the time has long since
gone by when beneilcors of the human race can
be counted as thick as blackberres, Keper, Kant,
Newton, Locke, Bacon, Luther and a host of 9th
er great and good men are slumherng in the tomb;
and from their ashes has sprung a pigmy race of
se!tstyled immortals, whose only claim to the dis
tinclion TO which they aspire, the real friends of
their race, is founded upon professions as empty
us the baseess fabric of vision, as evanesccn as
the mountain mist.
This race of small potatoes has hourished with
great noise and vigor up to this year of our Lord.
1t is no more The glory of the Cmldcc's excel
lence has gone down forever. lchabod is written
upon the domes of their towering temples. They
are forgotten, They are not.
In the year of our Lord 1871, the Goth of the
Independence of the United States of America; the
Gj5llh year of the Julian period; the 5GO2d year
since the creation of the world, according to the
Jews; the 259lth year since the foundation of
Rome, according to Varro; the 257th Qunar) year
since the I!egira, or flight of Mahomet, and the list
year since the establishment of The Spirit Of The
.4ge, young man. before scarcely known beyond
the ar of his native hills in a comparatively obscure
village, in the United States of America through
the columns of a country newspaper, then but lit
tie known, but now the bosom companion of the
universal world after years of wasting and unrc-
hitting toll, has simultaneously electrified the whole
habitable globe; has written his name first on the
roll
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

A shock of an earthquake was felt in New York
the other dry half past five O'Clock. The shock
was also felt at Staten Island. The y. Y. Post says
it was accompanied by run'bling sound, and con-
tuucd for some minutes. A person residing in the
third avenue the upper part of the city describes
the motion as so violent, that his house trembed
and the windows ratified, as though heavy piece
ofordnancc had been discharged at no great dis
charged. Other persons state that they felt the
quaking very scnsibly.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

!
and has given an impulse to the slumberng vitality
of the human mind unparalleled in its annals from
Adam and Eve to Davy Crockett.
"Tall oaks from little acrons grow"
says one of the great men of the day-Edward Ev-
eretl-and never was this grea, proposition so lorc-
bly, illustrated as by the result of the great thought
awakening discovery of the Age, The slightest
and most insignificant causes have led to the most
tremendous and lasting results. The mere organ
Of vision in the apex Of woman's ply steal idcn-
tity, reused armies into deadly conflict sank naves
in the Vastly deep and lcvclled old pram's walls
to The dust forever The squeak of goose saved
Rome, the imperla; a dozen hens eggs have led
10 prolractcd and expensive litigation, aud twist
ed nut-cakc, whose name was scarcely brcalhed
from the garrc' Of pale, lonely and nisantropic
student, wasted and worn with care aud intense
thought MS careless of fame as Of The life he wastes
in midnight rcscarchcs-has gone forth ike lropi-
cal storm, troubling every living thing in It's path
Like the ldintest breath Of newborn infant, at
first it has swollen it passed on, till it has per-
vadcd all Space and shaken the earth to It's centre:
while the careless and shrinking student who kept
the grea, discovery locked in his own lonely heart,
MS "A companion, and betrayed it with fear ana
trembling, now, half nilrghted ut the tunuIt it has
made, sits alone in his cold attic, with the hectic
flush Of rnomcntary excitement lighting up his wan
cheek, the spcndor Ofeyultation burning in his eve,
and his head raised and turned slightly to catch the
mighty sound Of the reused, and jarring ocean of
thought as it comes looming ON his ear like the far
oil roar of giant food, eNullug in lis maddcncd
might, or the noise of whirIwinds dashing their
huge wings against the everlasting hills.
We repeat, the world owe us deb, of eternal
gratitude. We have been the humble instrument
of the great spirit Of The age, Of arousing more
thought, causing more deep and learned inyesga-
ton, of producing more effort, more study, more
rcseach, than any man who ever ycd-nnd the
twisted nut-cahc having become Il brother and par,
of the human mind, shall live, with the calmncss
ola God, secure in It's immortality, when the phi
losophcr's stone, and the names of Faust, Fulton
and Capt. Symns, shall have sluinbcred IN eternal
oblivion.
The energy which we first aroused into fearful
acion as Is usual, in all such revolutions, first
found vent in the unharnonious and powerful Ian
guage of prose, which struggled with its subject
with the physical strength Of PoIyphemus; NOV
ing with the thunder-likc tread of the maslodon
a. Il Il
length, becoming more soilcned with more method
IN It's madness, it has mellowed Itself down into
harmonious verse; still, however, retaining the pc
culiarly wild and grand movement of its original
power, nnd--dcar reader take pinch of
snuff and let US pause for we are so beat out
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
TIE BUCKEYE BLACKSMITH.

This individual was n candidate for the office Of
dcorkceper Of the Chic House Of Representatives at
the present session, but was not elected. The fol-
lowing anecdote, which originated during his at
cnlpis 10 attain the post, is related Of him, and as
il is published ia the Toiclo Bidie, federal M
per, and is marked by that peculiar refinement Of
expression which characterized many Of his cleo
pioneering efforts, we see no reason to doubt lis
genuincness:
"1herc is a story here Gin Columbus) abou, the
celebrated Eaer, the Buckeye blacksmith. lie was
a candidate for Sergeant at Arms of the lower
House. Tor some reason, no doubt good one. he
was not elected. During the progress of the eau
cuslng, it appears that Mr. riInev. Of springfield.
u tailor by trade was a candidate for the same Of.
fee, One or birney's friends, proposed to Raer
that hi friends should give their influence TO rir-
ney, aud thai Baer should be assistant door-kcrper
What, said Baer, a lnan who revolu,ionizad
two States-iravelled with Clay and South1rl-
been the confidential friend of Daniel Webster
been toasted from Boston TO New Orleans, and
blskcd in the smiles of the ladies' Of the Empire &,
Keystone Siates-sung three hundred whig songs
aud made four hundred wing speeches to be- second
to id tailor! reckon not by Cd. No, new
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

Eie7e:er Eaton, Esq, for long series Of Years
the able editor and proprietor Of the North STAR
has resigned The proprciorshp Of that paper to his
son, " IT, Eaton, Esq, with whom he is ussoci-
aied ms editor. The Star has always been one of
the most unninching and talented defenders of de-
mocracy in the country and under the new arrange
ment sustains its eDviabc and well-earned repuia-
lion. Foiher Eaton has our best wishes for his peace
and prosperity, and the Star for its ample success
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
MR. WEDsTER's RETRACTI0N TO
MIg. RElETT.

Mr. Rhctt, Of South Carolina. has drawn from Nr
Webster disclaimer Of one of the Numerous pn-
liicul misrepresentation circulated in his stump
speeches before the election. The circumstances
under which Mr. Webster has made this recautaion
deserve notice. Fir Rhett, having been darHiGcd
Mt home by inil'poslon, did not reach Washing
ton until about the lilh Of innuary, On the lSDh
he sen, nolc 10 Mr. Webster, by hi, friend Col
Sunptcr, stating that in the speech of Air Webster,
delivered at Saratoga the 18th orIasl AuGusf,whi"h
was published in the National mc.ouner Of Sept
i, he hid referred to speech by VIZ Bhalt in Con-
g-e'', in which, as Mr Wohscra'i,rEed, HE men,
her from South Carolina advocated direct tax on
land 10 raise lcycnac and Ind assigned foi ',nmora
other reasons, that - tgJui{ 5rmg Tie ,N0rih to
the griDfsioac.'
Mr. Rh't, in his note justly regards this as IN
jurious'y impuiing 10 him Il wish, ms a member Of
the National Legislature, to oppose or miur the
North, for the advantage Of the Sorh, and states
that h has taken the first opportunity Of being in
the same place with Nr Webster, to as; an cNp'j-
nation adding "uy friend Col, Sumpler viii hand
you this, and receive your answer"
Mr. Webster immediately sits down and writes
thus-" Sir. certainly never impuled,or intended
to impute to You such language" aud add', - if
my remarks, do injustice 10 You, or any other in
diyidual, it will give me great pleasure to correct
it,"
Mr. Rheit replies, TINT he Is su;i'fcd with Nr
Wcb'ters disclaimer Of this part Of hls spccrh, ms
printed but rcmlrhs with obvious proprlcty, Ihous-
nnds who have read that speech will never read the
correction" The correspondence, with III Web
ser's disclaimer, has been published by Mr. Rheil.
BOstoR POST
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

The " Emisrant and Old Counlr, man, is enar-
ged, with entire new dress, which render that pa-
per one of the largest in the United States. Its
published in New York, weekly, and entirely De
,oted to European affairs, but more especially Ire
land, Scotland, England, and Wales Those inter-
cslcd in ALMOST every thing connected with the pub
lie and local affairs of Great britain should sub
scribe to this paper, lis selections are the best
we have seen in such papers. The subscription is
20 per amman.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
TROUBLE! TpOUBLE!!

friend in Washington, under date of January
2GIh, says:
Yesterday and to-day l'r Wise has been de-
livering speech which has filled the federal camp
with CONSERVATION. lie has come out in the most
pointed terms against all removals from office for
opinions sake. lie has denounced the contcnl-
plated extra session of Congress, which his party
have proposed. lie has denounced in the seyerest
terms the Distribution ol,hc proceeds Of the Public
Lands, as proposed by Mr. Clay. lie came out
pell-nel against any scheme for imposing upon the
country, and finally proclaimed himself Il Nludiso-
anrepub'ican. The federal members were greatly
neited, and threatened TO throw Inn overheard.
! have long been prepared to see him bolt the
course and come ont in opposition TO the new Adj
mnisimlion. Gen. Harrison is expected week az
ter next"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05
A NEW WAY TO CALLFOR A DINNER.

c. &. EASTMAN, the flcetious and talented ed
itor of The Spirit Of The .age, at Woodstock, thus
announced his intention week or two since, of
dining with "minc host Of the Union House,
Montpelier -
Major Kelsey, of the "Old Union" will take
immediate measures to have on hand large guam
tity of W. p. c. There II be loud call Tor the
article about next Monday"
Now we are at loss 10 conceive what the in
iliuls W. p. c. signify unless among a proiusion
of good things, they will answer for IIiae, Pie and
Cdhe, which can always be found in great variety
at the Union House Are we not right, Major
Eastman !-.N0rth Star.
Yes, in saying that prOfuson of good things
can be found at the Union House, but the original
Specification of W. p. c, is, wrcl pepper 6 ciier.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

James A. IIii,housc, the author Of several mcri-
toriors dramatic poems and other poetic works,
died at New Haven few weeks ago, regretted ny
a large number of warm personal friends and wide
circle of admirers. He was a man of much genius,
and occupied favorable position among the ilera
Of lhe country.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

"LoNG STANDING DEMoCRATs.-Thcf
is family in the upper part of this State contain
ing father and five sons, whose aggregate length
is AZ feet They all walked up TO the polls at The
late election and deposited their votes for Van Bu
rem and democracy Patriot.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

If our faceiions friend of the Democrat is us re-
markabIe for his "beauty" as his wit, we do not
wonder at the choice of the daughters mother
But nous ueroas. If there are any wood eugruvers
IN Chicago, perhaps he will send US his picler. Let
US look at his lady's taso.-.New Era.
The 'picter" is now on the road.
Chicago Democrat
We have received our ''picier" and have past
ed it up in our sanctum, Them legs of you:s is
rather long, Col, it can't be denied.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

CoN.-In what western city are the people mos,
immoral after DINNER? AT Sm-sin-at-tea-(Cn-
cinnali ~ \. Planet.
What western village gives license by its name.
10 perpetual sinning' Sn-sin-away, (Slnslnawa0
and al the same time objurgates all sin-Sin, sin,
nwnYi -.4lbdau .4NGs.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

INVASION OF MExICo.-A letter received in
Boston, dated Houston, Texas, Jan. 6, states that
there was II bill before Congress, for raising 5000
uen To invade Mexico. The writer gave it as his
opinion that the bill would become law The
object i, to obige Mexico 10 acknowledge the i'll
dependence Of Texas.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

Bennett of the .Ncw York Hey0H abiding 10
Messrs. Webster and Clay, says, call eyes will be
fixed on their slightest including Il
certain bright, quiet, calm. con.iderate sprint eye
in Ann street, that sees further than they are well
aware Of" That's his Ora-a'nt he modest
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

There will be a total eclipse Of the moon this
evening, commencing at o'clock, 80 minutes in
the evening; and should the atmosphere be clear it
will present spectacle as magnificent as the an
nua solar eclipse ten years ago, which many of our
readers doubtless will remember. In little more
than two hours after the moon rises, the eclipse
will be visible to all parts ofihe United States, Can
ada, South America, the whole of Europe. as far
east as Bombay, in Iindosan, and to all parts Of
the world where the moon is at the time above the
horizon.
The time OF the various types Of the eclipse we
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-05

RoBERT's SEMI-NloNrHLY MAGAZINE is
the name of new periodical just commenced by Mr.
Roberts, of the Boston Times and Notion. It il
made up of selections from popular American and
English Magazines, first Published in the Notion
1t is chcGp(only $3.50 per annun) and well filled
publication, and we doubt not will become great
layortc with the public.