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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24
THE WORK OF REFORM,

Ii is worthy Of note that the late s;ichlcrs for the
name Of democracy--Ie1ersona and Jacksonian,
which they claimed to be identical-urc now ex-
ceedingly shocked at the circular issued to the
Office holders by Mr.. Webster 10y order of Pres-
dent Harrison. That circular itself was received
by them either with GOODNESS or direct opposition;
willie the execution of by the removal of the
lectioneerng legion, is denounced rs prescription
and cruelty-fguraiively denounced by the gull
lotine, literally denounced in the bittcrest language
the Globe and its allies can muster from within
tho lids Of the dictionary. So Gar as those are
concerned who put down the late administration,
one need fear no evil from this denuncaton.--
They demanded aud expected that the work of
publication and reform should be speedy and
thorough; rejoice SO far as The work has progress
ed aud will rejoice at every fall ofthe axe which
sewers rogue from his hold upon the treasury
1t is upon those who honestly supported the late
administration, aud whose prejudces are strong
against the new, that the complaints of the loco
foco presses may have an unfavorable influence.
These we would reach, if possible, long enough
to say barely this: The principles and practice Of
The admin Srdtion in reference 10 remopais, are DEM
ocrciic identical ,cih The doctrines of JeGerson,
and The promise o. Jackson. To establish this
point we suhjon the documents. Read and re.
member them,
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PRESIDENT

The Boston Atlas says, that attempts are ma
king by British agents. 10 influence The legislation
of Congress upon the tariff: A manged and dis
tor,ed copy of a report made by COMMITTEES Of
the House of Commons, has been published in
England and circulated in this country by Brit
ish house, not of very respectable character
This report distorted 10 suit the American mar
ket, ubounds in those arguments which the Eng
fish are SO Fond of entnseing npnn others, bur
which they never apply to themselves. The At
las Justly remarks, When we see reduction OF
duties on articles with which we and other ma
tons compete, when we see an approximation to
the repeal of the corn laws, which are prohibit
tion on the importation of our bread suffs, when
we see them abolish the duty of sirty cents h..
on our tobacco, of SIS a hundred iOeight ON our
sugar. and OF $50 per cent on our timber,-when,
in fact, we see Parliament do something besides dp
pointing Committees and making Reports, then, and
not ill then, shall we place confidence in the sim
cerity of their eulogiums on free trade and the
reciprocity Of exchanges
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SUBMARINE EXPLORATIONS.

During the last winter, Capt. Taylor was in this
city, engaged in making some important improve
mens in his submarine apparatus, rendering 1t
capable Of resisting stronger external pressure,
and thereby enabling the operator TO descend 10
greater depth in the water. He has since been in
Washington, where he has made some experiments
in the Potomac, of which the National lnteligen-
Ger gives the following account
Submarine Exploring .dpparatus-A few weeks
ago, one or two very interesting and gratifying eX-
hibitions were made at the Navy Yard, by Capt.
TAYLOR, the inventor of the submarine exploring
apparatus, descended to the bed of the Potomac,
walked under WATER and remained there con-
siderable time, while the President OF the United
States, the Secretary OF the Navy, the Board OF
! Navy Commissioners, and number OF scientific
gentlemen were present OH the occasion, watching
the progress and result Of these very interesting
submarine operations. 1t is gratifying to learn
! from an authentic source, that, within the last
week, the United States Government have adop'
ted, for the use of the Navy, Capt. Taylor's sub
marine exploring apparatus.
Speaking of the exhibition at the Navy YARD on
Wednesday, the 2lst ulimo, our correspondent
remarks as lollows
"When arrived at the Navy Yard found our
Chief Magistrate, president Tyler,) the Secretary
of the Navy, and several naval officers, together
with a number of citizens, already assembled as
observers Of the novel exhibition.
"At about three O'clock, p. NJ, Captain Taylor
having put on his Submarine armor, descended TO
the bed Of the river, where he remained several
minutes when casting off his weights, Capt. L
rose 10 the surface of the river; he then descend
ed again and walked several rods-thus showing
his power of locomotion on the bottom OF the
river. The captain remained 45 minutes under
water, and could have remained much longer
The President the Secretary of the Navy, aud ih'
naval officers present, appeared to be well satlsh
ed with the demonstration which Captain Tay'o
afforded of the praclicablity of his enterprise, ant
Of its applicability 10 naval operations; and tn
captains explanations Of the different parts OF hi
apparatus appeared to he quite lucid and saiistac
tory.
"Caplain Taylor next showed the power OF
rocket, OF certain construction, 10 produce an up
ward motion also, of another rorket, Different
constructed, TO produce a lateral motion: thes
experiments were tiled on land by immerging tn
rockets in vessels of water. After these expert
ments, Capt. Il. placed rocket under the bottom
OF the vessel anchored in the stream, which wa
scattered in fragments, scarcely leaving two ilm
beers attached to each other. A vast quantity 0
mud and water, from the depths of The river, wa
raised from thirty to fifty feet in height carryln
the mast and broken fragments oil inc Vesse' VI
ward-thus producing startling demohsrauo
|of the mighty force and destructive power oil sue
missiles when used in war operations"
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PRESENTATION OF THE TIPPECANoE
FLAG TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES.
New YoRK, May ], 1S41

New YoRK, May ], 1si1.
In May last on the Tippecanoe battle. ground,
in the presence OF 10000 people, was intrused
by the surviving soldiers Of that memorable field
with the flag that was in the midst and thckest
of the strife, which was commanded to take to
this commercial metropolis, to be displayed here,
before our fellow citizens, as a living, speaking
emblem of the vaor of their old commander, and
of the perils he had undergone. When the po-
lilical contest was over G~,whch his courage had
been questioned) and tile People had seated him
ms President in the White House at Washington,
was also to bear it there and, in the name of his
ow-soldicrs, request him to deposit It among
the hohored trophies of the Republic prom
sed on that ground to execute tins commission,
and with an earnest conviction of coming success
that the forty tiUo FOUNDER of the Empire Stnte
should herald its arrival there; bur, in the midst
of scenes eveniu as those of March, nut off
the duty, in the hope Of n more quiet day. when
now. alas there is The quiet Of The grare!
see, therefore, no way proper to obey the
orders of the brave men Of Iippccauoe, as TO lay
this flag before you, the successor, for whom were
The dying nunc,ons OF their ilIusirous Chief
and upon whom his Office, and, trust, his spirit
has fallen, with the request that you will carry
out the wish of his compalriuts in arms, by de-
posting it among the trophies OF the Republic
beg YOU in their name, most tendcrly to cherish
il. Other flags Of our countrymCn have, no
doubt, been gallanliy defended, aud were us
glorious OH land or sea; but while they may have
won but single field, this has the high honor of
winning whole States, of conqueriug empires, IN
deed. An Old Eagle like this borne by the pon-
GERS of the wilderness, that has added 10 the reign
Of the cross the reign of liberty and laws becomes
II holy emblem, with its in hoe SignO rinces upon
it, crying out from The spirit OF the past 10 the
future, and which, as the country becomes older
aud greater becomes 10 all postery hocr and
dearer
have the honor 10 be,
Yours respectfully,
JAS. BROOKS.
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WASHINGTON PAPERS.

We have heretofore given notice that The Mad
isonidn, paper which has been of great service
TO the Wing cause, is 10 be published daily during
The session of Congress The National Intelti
gencer. a dignifed and able Wing paper, the rep
utaton of which is and has been for many years
very high, is published daily and tri-weekly. II
will also be published weekly during the session
and furnish full reports of Congressional debates
and proceedings. We can heartily commend
both 10 the patronage of the Wings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

Indian Troubles. The Burlington (lowa) Ga
zette of The Oath uIt. spys:-"We learn that a
large body of the Winnebagoes have, in violation
of The treaty, crossed the Mississippi into Wiscon-
sin, u, the mouth of Black River, and commenced
planting corn, and that It, Ruggles, ofFort Craw-
lcrd, has been sent with detachment oil troops
from that Fort to drive them back. 1t was I'M
certain whether the Indians would make battle.
II they have, Ruggles has no doubt made ahem
sick Of it." The Milwaukee Sentinel Of the 9th
ut states that Captain Trenor, with a company of
the LIST regiment Of dragons, arrived at Fort
Leavenworih on the I4lh inst. from the Kanzas
country. Nearly all the Pawnee women and chill
dren had been mastered by the kauzas while
tho warriors were out on hunt. Sixty were
butchered and ten taken captive. The prisoners
were, however, returned through the interference
oil Capt. Trenor.
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A HINT TO OUR FRIENDS.

The extra session of Congress is at hand, and
with that will come documents and debates of the
utmost interest and importance 10 the people. We
shall endeavor, so far as our limits will permit, to
keep our readers well advised of these matters.
Now, then, is the time to extend the circulation oil
our paper We invite the attention of personal
and political friends to aid in this, so far as they
can. This is starting point, politically and il
is all important 10 start right How will the righ
be tnown, if knowledge is withheld
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

Emigration to the United STATES. 1t is stated in
the N. Y. Star that letters from Amsterdam and
Hnvre announce mn immense emigration from the
continent the coming years at least 10000 are ex-
peced to embark in April aud May; some Of
them have already arrived. large party went
up few days since to occupy lands in Delaware
lands Of the middle counties of this state to ILL
nois and Indiana. Great preparations are also
making at Havre to forward the numerous emf
grants expected there in May, to embark for A.
mercn.
A late Liverpool paper says: "There are thirty
vessels in the London ST. Catharine docks fitting
out to convey emgrants to Sydney, New York.
Canada, and New Zealand. In Scotland, too,
there is great move among the people. Some
OF the most respectable OF the middle class of
farmers and many manufacturers residing in the
neighborhooJ of Glasgow, are about to try their
fortunes in the United States"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

american Steam Ships. Contracts for building
two steamships have been sgned-lhe models
are completed, and The timber procured. The
builders are Messrs. Smith, Demon and Comstock,
well known as excellent naval architects The
shiDs are to be $500 tons each, and 300 feet in
length. Each is TO have two engines of 400 horse
power equivalent to l040 horse power, accord .
ing to English computation The Two are TO be
finished in eighteen months, and as soon as they
IRE completed The kees of the other two are &c
be laid. They IRE to make the passage from N.
York to England in ten days average = that is, the
time allowed for the passage under ordinary cir
cumstances is to be ten days, while if favored by
wind and weather, the ships are expected TO make
the run in nine, or perhaps less; of course
when the circumstances ale unpropilious the run
may be proracted TO twelve or thirteen days
The negotiations with the Government of the
United States, for carrying the mail, are not ye
concluded, nor are they suspended 1t is not I'M
likely that favorable arrangement will be made
10 this effect, but whether it is or not, the Ship
will be built, will commence operations between
New York and England, and will very speedily
run off Cunard's packets and all others!
We shall probably he able in few days. t.
place before our readers n detailed statement o
the dimensions, &c.-.N y Com. .Adp
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THE BOUNDARY QUESTION.

If our private advces from Washington do not
mislead us-and this they have never yet done
decision of some importance has been come to
there, in reference to the boundary question. We
learn that n convention has been signed on the
part Of Great Britain and the United States, which
provides for the appointment OF six commission
ers, three for each party 10 the dispute. These
six, if they can agree, are to give final decision
on the question. If they cannot, they are to ap-
point three others and decision 10y the majority
of the nine is TO be conclusive. Such we under
stand to be the arrangement agreed upon. Some
of the details may be incorrectly stated, but we
have every reason to believe that the general fact,
of convention being signed, will prove au,hen-
tic.
So says the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser. In
another quarter we find it stated that no such con
yention has been signed but that such propo
sion was made by President Van Buren, to Grea
Britain, and will probably be acceded to.
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fOFFICIAL.l

APPOiNTM ENTS BY THE POST MASTER
GENERAL.
Pho c. Fuller, of Michigan, to be Second AS
sstant Post Master General
John $. Skinner, of Maryland, to be Third AS
sislant Postmaster General.
PoStmuSters.
Walter X. Gilkey, Windsor, VI.
Jesse Cove Rutland, VT.
J. w. Moore, Bellows Falls, VI.
Henry b. Stacy, Burlington, VI:
Geo. w. Gordon, Boston, Mass.
Jacob Alrichs, at Washington, Delaware.
Charles Troxell, at Reading, Pennsylvania.
Charles Martin, at Chilicothe, Ohio.
Caleb Foo,e, at Salem, Massachusetts.
THE last six appointments were made by tile
Presdent
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National Bank. Nathan Appleton of Boston, a
gentleman said TO be well qualified to discuss
currency questions, has published pamphlet on
National Bank. lie is in favor of an institution
of from ten to fifteen millions capital only, and to
be principally used as the fiscal agent OF the gov
eminent, and to Transmits and collect from diff
ferent rarts of the Union funds for its individual
customers Such bank Mr. A. would have
and this not until specie payments are resumed
and the currency restored in the Atlantic cities
This, it strikes us, would do very well when tn
currency is restored-but is not something NOR
needed to hasten the work Of restoration, and Il
Keep the currency sound when it is restored P
We shall soon zee what the collected wisdom o
the country will devise,
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A QUESTION ANSWERED.

Why ARE so MANY REMOVALS FROM OFFICE
MADE ?-LOcofoco newspapers.
Because never before the 4th OF March 1871,
did an expiring administration leave so many dis.
honest, incompetent, unprincipled, eleclioneering
Office holders in place. The new administration
assumed the responsibility of public affairs when
they came into power, and the first and most i'm
perative duty necessarily ,oas, to dismiss the I'M
worthy to the tune of the Rogue's march," and
give place to better men.
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MR.. JEFFERsoN's CIRCULAR.
Extract from Nh Jeferson'S Circular addressed 10
Office holders under himself

ErErGct from VII JeBerSon'S Cfrculdr addressed 10
Office holders under himself
"The President Of the United Stotes has seen
with dissatisfaction, officers of the General Gov
eminent, taking various occasions, active parts
in the election of public functionaries, whether of
the General or State Government. Freedom of
election being essential to the mutual indepen-
dence OF the Government, and Of the different
branches OF the same government, so vitality cher.
ished by most of our constitutions, it is deemed
improper for officers depending on the Executive
Of the Union, to attempt to control or influence the
free exercise of the elective franchise. IL is er-
pected that no officer ,eiH attempt to influence The
votes Of other men, take any part in the business
of electieneering -that being deemed Inconsistent
with the spirit of The constitution and its duties"
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From Florida. A letter dated on the 9th inst
at Pila,ku, records another recent Indian murder
in Florida as foows
1.-The express from Micanopy, which arrived ut
Pilatka this evening, brings the intelligence OF
another murder committed by the Indians at Fort
Tarver, within eight miles Of Micsnopy, on the
4th inst. citizen teamgter had started from
Fort Tarver on the morning of the 9TH, and was
found soon after laying dead near pond about a
mile distant. 1t is supposed that the unfortunate
victim was murdered while watering his horse ut
the pond. The discharges of the rifles were dis
timely heard by several individuals. When they
arrived, however, Mt the pond, the Indians had
fled
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

"The recent demonstrations of public sentiment
inscribe on the list of Executive duties, in char
acters too egible to ne overlooked the task OF
reform which will require particularly the cor
reclion of those abuses that have brought the pat
ronage of the Federal government into conflict
with the freedom of elections"
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Fast The day set apart for a national fast was
observed here by the cessation of business and APP
propriate religious services In the morning dis
course was delivered at the Brick Church by Pres
dent WHEELER of the University of VermonI-a
discourse every way worthy his high reputation.
In the afternoon, public meeting was holden in
| the Free Church--address by Rev. Mr.. Clarke.
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Death ofthe Hon. Charles Ogle.-We learn with
deep regret, that the Hon. Charles Ogle the dis
tinguighed member of Congress from Somerset
county, Pa, died at his residence ON Monday last.
He was yet in the prime of life, and his premature
decease will be deplored by large circle of rel
atiyes and friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

Flour is duh in New York, at $4,56 to $4,75.
Teas at wholesale are down nearly 10 the usual
prices before the interruption of trade.
Wool-no change for some months. Snxony,
so to SIS. Am. Full Blood, AZ to so. Grades, IS
10 46.-Y. Chronicle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24

The bearer of the flag at The battle of Fppe
canoe, alluded to in the reply of the President,
some OF our renders may not recoIect, was Eli
sign TIPTON q Tennessean by birth, who started
from home with only his axe for a ralrimony, and
who subsequently became a Senator in the Con-
gress of the United States, and one of the most
distinguished men in Indiana. or him the anec-
date is narrated, we have seen in the public jour
mails, where Gen. HARRISON is represented as rid
ing up in the heat of The battle, inquring of the
young Upton, "Where is your captain? "Dead!
SIR "Your euetnnni?" "Dead SIR" "Yonr
second lieuenanl?' Dead! sr."- "Your ensign"'
'He stands before you!' where Upton then
STOOD holding and defending this very flag but so
besmeared with blood that Gen. Harrison scarce
ly knew him. ''llod on" said Harrison, "lor a
moment longer; reinforce you;' and he rode of
and led up there the company of CAPT. Robb; by
which time, or soon after, of the seventy Ave men
under Capt. Spencer, there were only ten or
twelve left not killed or wounded in this compa
ny was this flag.--.Nat. Int.
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Patrick II. Pope, formerly member Of Con-
gress from Kentucky, died ut Louisville on the
9Th inst, aged ~.
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como news from the steamer President
There is hardly ground to hope that she is safe.
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ELECTION NEWS.

YNe,O York. lion. John Greig (Wbig) has been
elected to Congress, in the Goth district, in place
of Hon. Francis Granger, resigned. Majority
622-larger thnn usual compared with the number
of votes cast.
Massachusetts. In the Worcester district Hon.
Charles Hudson lWhg) has been elected to Con-
gress, in place OF Hon. Levi Lincoln, resigned.-
The following is the official canvass:
Charles Hudson had 5000
Isaac Davis 1882
Cyrus ?. Grosvenor 1893
Nathaniel Wood "a
Oilers 81
Kentucky election The following is the general
result of the election for Congress in the state of
Kentucky:
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THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
10 James Brooks, Esq.
| have The honor 10 be,
Yours respectfully,
JAS. BROOKS.

WAsHINGroN, May q, lS4l,
"The flag which was in the midst and ihickest
of the Strife" aud WAS committed to your care on
the Tippecanoe battle-ground by the surviving
soldiers of that memorable field, and which they
commanded you 10 bear to this metropolis as
speaking emblem Of the valor Of their old COM
mander, and of The perils he had undergone, has
been delivered over TO my hads, and viii he
placed by me among the honorei trophies of the
Republic. The account which was given me
some years ago, by the gallant Ensign now no
more, who upheld that banner amid the perils of
the fight, had prepared me to expect TO see it us
it is, gaslIed by the tOmahawk and rent by balls
The Ensign alone, Of all the officers, with but
twenty men OF the gallant company over which,
when the went down, the flag so proudly
waved, survived to tell in the morning of the
hazards of that terrible night. From the brave
soldier, who afterwards held high place in the
hearts OF the people Of Indiana, earned prop
erly to appreciate the fearless bearing and noble
conduct Of the patriotic citizen who las so recent
ly exchanged this earthly tabernacle Of clay for
one that endureth forever. Death is the common
heritage of NIL mankind; but SO to live as that the
darkness of the grave shall not obscure our
names, aud that they be placed in close associa-
ton with the names of the great aud good who
have gone before us and who are to come after
us, makes death itself cOnsummnon rather TO
be wished than TO be feared, aud throws light
of glory the grave. Such, now, is the con-
dition of the sold commander" into whose hands,
when you received this flag, you so oyously anti
cpatcd its delivery. His deeds are now "enrolled
in the CAPITOL" and this banner shall be preserv-
ed us q memorial of battle well fought, and "a
victory most nobly won.
pray, you. sir. 10 nSeepA 'he e-e1ritSSa - my
great respect. JOHN TYLER.