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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

W The Patriot calls tho Waterman "tbe bunk
ana Spectators organ" A more malapropos un.
~" vi men than this could not be mode. The
spoc"'o'0rs bank men F.? Not by great DEAL
iney are The very men to decry banks professcdly
MS monopoles, while their true object is to mo-
nopollle TO themselves the shaving of notes and
the lending of money At enormous rates. Tho
Patriot is the real "specuators organ.p
NathanioH Eaton has taken chui 70 or ,hcNor,l,
Star. His father, Ebenczer Eaton, husseen nuh.
Usher of that paper for thiry-four years. We
wish the venerable editor many years OF case and
enjoyment; for he has spent many in more severe
labor than usually tails to the lot even of the "poor
printer"
David Il. Patton has received S2500 Of New
York Steamboat company for injuries received by
The falling of the promenade deck of one of their
boats Samuel Jones ofStockbridgo Mass has al
so received $4,000 from the owners of the Hudson
river steamer Dewitt Clinton, for injuries recei-
ved on board that bout
The Brother Jonathan. we ,Nended TO saw n
good word for the New York mammoth newsun-
per Of this name but we guess it is -. We
have not received one for a fortnight To saw
that miss it, is one of the best compliments we
can give.
p. S. "Brohcr Jonathan" has come at last,
aud the last number is rich in matter and einhel-
Iishments. 1t was delayed hy the Southern mails,
four of which came in on Thursday night.
"A Mammoth. j. Winchester, New York, has
published an edition Of "Thc New World" on
sheet measuring five feet eight inches by four feet
lour-conlanng nearly fifty superficial Squire
cct This is about four times as large as The
Waiclman and is really wonder in the News
paper line. The New World" is oonpetitor
with the Brother Jonathan" and both are excel
lent of their kind, and exceedingly well printed.
By the way, "The Yankee Notion" Boston,
has been of late improved in its appearance. 1t
is to have competitor in the "Univcrsa Yam
kee," edited by f. c. Purdy and J. C. Houghon.
The Wayne Co. Bank, Palmyra, N. Y. has been
closed by injunction.
The Ladies' Companion, WV. snowden pub
Usher, is issued promptly, the number for January
1871 having been received Dec. 81, 1910.
The family fthe pigs has produced two great
authors Lord Bacon and james Hogg.
And third Sir Roger Bacon.
The pear has been successfully grated upon
the Mountain Ash.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
wATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL
MONDAY, JAN. 4, 1871.
PROGRESS OF TARIFF PRINCIPLES AT
THE SOUTH.

From the proceedings of convention of to-
bacco raisers recently holden ut Washington we
gather the following facts. Great Britain impos-
es duty of S72 IS per 100 lbs. Of American to-
bacco, or 500 per cent. on the prime cost of the
article, while the average rate of duties which we
impose upon the products Of British labor is only
~ l-2 per cent. THIS is reciprocity with ven
geance; and it is not to be wondered at that even
the South are forced TO open their eyes at so str-
king specimen of British policy. France per-
mits none to import or sell tobacco except those
who buy the right of the King, and she derives
revenue of ten millions per annum from Amer.
can tobacco; and every nation in Europe, save
Holland and Belgium $50 much for the Dutch
smokers,) impose extremely high duties on this
article. Ever since the formation of our govern
ment these restrictions have been subjects OF re-
monstrunco and negotiations, and a report to this
convention now says that aothing can he expect
ed from negotiation, aud tie only remedy is to APP
peal TO Congress for restrictive duties on the pro E
ducts of these foreign governments. Resolutions
have been brot into the Georgia legislature, in ia
vor of imposing duties on French silks, wines
and brandy, proporlionate to the restrictions Of
France upon tobacco. The Governor OF Virgin
ia suggested, in his last message, aud the legsla-
ture Of Maryland in 1887 resolved, that this course
must be pursued. The report concluded with
several resolutions in favor of coutervaing duties
on French and other products, discriminating be-
tween those who do and do not pIacs restrictions
upon tobacco, The resolutions were supported
by distinguished gentlemen (n ostly members OF
Congressl from Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky
and Missouri, and were adopted. This is long
step towards remodeling the tariff for it is here
to be remarked that the producers aud monuac.
tarers of the Northern, Western and Middle
states and the sugar cultivators of Louisiana
have like grounds with the tobacco raisers for
complaint, and equal claims for that protection
which our government alone can extend.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
JOHN S. PETTIBONE.
OFFICES SEEKING.

The following is from good authority, and may
be fully relied upon.
Extract Of letter from Member Of Congress to
the senior publisher of his paper, dated
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1910
"The evil of which you speak seems to pcrvade
the whole country. In all quarters there appears
to be general scramble for Office multitude
of applications has already been sent to members
of Congress, and the work of getting up others is
daily going on. 1t is greatly to be regretted that
such a spirit has exhibited itself. know that it is
generally disapproved of here, and it ought to be
discouraged and discountenanced everywhere. In
the late election, the people went for REFORM and
they will be satisfied with nothing short Of real ac-
tual reform. The new administration will have an
opportunity to correct the mschevous and corrupt
ing practices which have of late years crept into
the government, and unless they do it. they will as
suredy lose the confidence of the great mass of the
people, and PROSTATE the party which has brought
them into power If the primitive principles and
usages of the government not now restored, the
day of reform will have gone by and our future e.
ections, instead being contests for principle, will
degenerate into and become mere struggles for the
"spoili" But from such state of political degen-
eracy and degradation am persuaded the new add
minstraton will save us; and from the information
have received, am quite certain that the scram-
bers for Office will be greatly disappointed, If they
expect Gen. HARRISON to bestow Offices rewards
for partizan services. At any rate, his particular
friends say that he will act upon no such principle
81 have nothing new or interesting to copmuni-
cate, except that Mr.. Clay has declined taking any
Office under the government and Mr.. Webster is
10 be Secretary of State"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
TWENTY. SIXTH CONGRESS-2D SEES
SION

Monday, Dec. 81 In the Senate, Mr.. Clay Of
Alabama, from the committee on public lands, re-
ported bill to establish permanent and pos
pecive presumption SYSTEM (Mr. Benton's log
cabin BILL which is the order for Monday next.
Mr. Wright, from the committee on finance, re-
ported the bill to graduate and reduce the price OF
the public lands. Mr.. Calhoun gave notice that
he would Tomorrow introduce his bill 10 cede The
public lands TO The states in ,ciich they on certain
conditions. Here in single days sitting we find
three bold projects, all tending to rob the old states
OF their righttul share in the public lands-and
all these projects come from ocofocos. Let The
people here behold one great element of the op-
position which viii be made 20 IIarrson's admin.
is,ralon: it is the public lands, and the aim of
the lococcos will be TO obtain the support of the
we<,ern states by offering to them the public do
main.
In the House, large number Of petitions were
presented The resolution inquiring into The atI-
thority for paying ingerSos witnesses last year,
and also MAYORS Nhe latter were paid against
MAYORS consent,) was adopted. Mr.. Fillmore of
N. Y. offered n resolution calling for the cores
pondence between the U. S. and British govern.
ments, on the Caroline case, and also relative to
Mcleod, now in Lockport, Jail, which was adopt.
ed.
Tuesday, Dec. 90. Nothing of interest in the
Senate. In the House, two propositions for APP
preparations to the Cumberland road ere laid on
the liable q. e. equivalent 10 rejection,) by small
majores.
Wednesday, Dec. %. We have no proceedings
of the Senate. In the House MIR. Adams called
up his bill lost at the last session for want ftime
to prevent frauds upon the revenue particularly in
the importation of British manufactures, and mo-
we'd its reference to the committee on mahufac-
lures, of which he was chairman. This motion
war srcnuousiy resisted by men in the anti tariff
interest," but "the old man eloquent carried his
point by decisive ajority. Mr. Adams moved
resolution which, if comp liol with, will lead to
a searching operation: it calls for list of all the
postmasers removed since March 3, 1929. and
Tie reasons Of their removal The reply to this
resolution will probably be, that most of the doc
uments necessary TO furnish an answer were burn.
ed in the old post Office building.
Thursday, Dec. "a. In the Senate Mr. Benton
asked leave TO introduce a new anti bank locofoco
project, in the shape Of bill taring bank notes
and other paper money in circulation in the states
and territories! But the Senate, to its credit, re-
fused leave by vote Of % TO Is, and the greut
humbugger withdrew his unborn monster. In the
House. the day was principally occupied in dis
cussion on the public lands, growing out of a pc
tilion from Illinois praying for a reduction in the
price of the lands Both Houses adjourned 10
Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

81. Cyoir, ". l. Having been somewhat inform
ed Of the condition of this island by series of let
tiers published by us last winter, doubt not our
readers will be grated to learn that there is good
reason to expect a speedy and happy change in the
aspect of things there. The measures for the in
tellectua and moral improvement of the blacks are
persisted in and the slaves are to have Saturday of
each week to themscves-thus the Sunday markets
will be abolished The Danish government has de-
termined to abolish slavery in the island, and the
only serious obstacle now in the way is the ques-
ton of compensation. The government is poor and
unwilling to purchase the liberty of the slaves, and
portion of the masters insist upon compensation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

Ineced with the company Of Brokers, under the
firm Of Swift, Mills u Co.--that you had sold out
your stock aud had resigned, or would soou resign,
your Office in the bank. could get no statement
OF the condition Of tho bank ut this time. ! was
informed that new cashier was appointed, Mr..
81. Johns; an inventory would be ma 10 of the
property of the bank before Mr. 81. Johns enter
Ell upon the duties OF his Office, and then ] was
told statement should he forwarded to me. ]
was assured by DIR. Swift that their circulation was
ut That time less than $4,000. found there wcro
$4,000 or $4,000 in New York which contcndcd
ought to he added TO the $4,000, as in circulation.
You know, sir where that sum was. For this
farce did receive fee. The statement was not
sent me, ms Dr. Swift promised. In January fol-
lowing a change was mndc in the Directors
In April following visited the bank again. and in
consequence oil the absence of the Cashierl could
receive no statement at that tine. was compel
led to visit the bank again before could get u
statement of its condition for the purpose of ma
king my report to the Legislature. did not de-
mand or receive any fee except that which | re-
cevcd the 10Th Of December. You did not at
any time show me a hook, or paper belonging to
the bank, and your statement in relation to my eX
animation Of the bank is totally false. ! was not
ignorant of the influence which bank power would
bring against any Inspector who tearlcssly dis
charges his duty had had some experience in
this matter before made my report. Ii was my
duty to report facts to the Legislature, and if the
Legislature are disposed TO give more credit to
those who are pelitioniug for renewal of their
charter, than to the report of the Inspector, can
not help it. II the public sustain any loss, by Di-
rectors making improper use of their funds after
the facts are reported to the Legislature, on the
Legislature, and not on the Inspector, must rest
the responsibility
DIfrTIRDNE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

lESA mere notice given by us of recent an
THANK article in the Patriot of extra maligny,
has called out column Of reply, in the last num-
Der of that paper. So far as the new bank of
Montpelier is concerned, the editor Of the Patriot
AYERS that he had design, in publishing his for
mer article, of embarrassing it. We are glad TO
hear this, aud cheer(uy give neighbor all the
benefit of this disclaimer. On the subject of
banks generally, the Patriot uses the old slang
terms and takes It's old stand prolessedly in favor
of ga certain number Of hunks, properly euarI~IdI
and restrained by legislative cnactmentsSs and hon
esty and prudenly managed, .Aigp'' n view 10 the
puOic interest, nov iSssear and specific And
does the Patriot-k4.eSne 10 n,Im itself off, uode,
TINS is use, as any thing better than radical an
pe,.bank organ 1t must be a vain hope, if it il
D INDUCED. We remember that the Patriot appro
r we'd Browns humbug bank system Of 1899 anl
i we'll it might ms not single bank could go int
operation under that SYSTEM But in Oct. last
when by union oftho moderaie aud conservatv,
representatives Of both parties in the legislature
n a banking system was devised which is universal
@ ~ satisfactory to the people, inasmuch as it Sc
f cures the interests both Of the people and tn
h banks-the Patriot at once denounced il, and ha
:. followed that specific dtnuncation in genera
= denuncaton Of banks in unusually strong terms
q With these facts in view, The reader can defn
If the position of the Patriot quite us correctly n
il the editor of that paper has himself defined it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
BANK REFORM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

In the House of Representatives of N. H., on
the 18th uit a bank reform bill making private
property of stockholders holden for the debts of
the bank, similar 10 some OF the humbugs which
have figured so largely in the Vermont legislature,
vas knocked in the head by vote of 1856 to 20
We are heartily glad to see the radicalism of the
day SO deciSivcly rebuked by The legislature OF
New Hampshire. 1t is important, showing, as it
does, that ocoioce legislature has no confidence
that the doctrines of the radicals will stand the
test of actual experiment. But what will Smile
Brown J. Co. say of the New Hampshire egisa'
Iv~e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

Population Of Gre q fritidn and France. On
the first of january lS30, the population of Eng
land and Wales was l5,G66,SOo of the United
Kingdom about 27,261s4l, OF whom G,060, 0OC
are between 20 aud GO, and counted capable Of
bearing arms. For the year ending June 30
1886, there were registered in England and Wales
4SV,540 births, 33l ,007 deaths, and l2l ,0S3 mar
riages. Of 1858 marriages, 2j3G men aud 1922
women were between the ages Of 90 and 25;-
100 men and SCI women were between the ages
Of % and 80 I37 men and 65 women above the
age of 80. The population of France is abou,
81 100000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
Siroure and Ftnrfd Disease. Tie Huntington

Strange and Fearful Disease. The Huntington
Advertiser, " est Tennessee, dated Dec. 9Th, states
that most fatal disease had made tsappearance,
within few days past, in the sister county, Henry,
about 10 miles west of Paris. 1t is sad to he
contiguous but unlike in its symptoms TO any 9th
er disease known TO the human family ana III
its fatality far more dreadful thun the cholera
Several deaths have occurred in few families.
On Saturday night, four deaths occurred in one
family. Its victims live from one 10 four hours
after being attacked. The citizens of Paris are
greatly alarmed. Many talk Of leaving the town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

U5-The papers for the last few days are unu-
sually full ofthe most alrocous MURDERS suicides,
and lanentable accidents. See another column
1t is worthy of remark that in every instance of
murder, the perpetrators were detected Indeed,
it is next to an utter mpossibity fer the gsFsty
escape deleeuon' Murder Ssslsssd Mr.. Webste
III INC 'r'a' o' oro~I'al'Seneld is too great sc
cIet ,or slniss.},uman breast" 1t will come out.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
NEW YORK

The number OF pensioners in the State for rev.
oluionary or military services, is 1929.
Colleges or Universities, IL
Students in do 5055
Academies and Grammar Schools sol
Students in do, 26G53
Primary and Common Schools, 1851
Children in do, 5OI95G
Scholars II; public charge, 262G6
Uj-White persons over 20 years of age who
cannot read and write, forty n &c thousand seuen
hundred and.Gj'een. The greater portion OF them,
we presume, are foreigners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

STATISTICS.


U. S. .7ry. Thereport of Mai. Gen. Moconb,
on the organization of the us. Army, gives the
following vicw
Commissioned officers 735
Non commissioned officers, musicians and
pryolcs 1904
Total 1859
This number is required by the organization,
but there is deficiency Of 1867 men, which must
be supplied by recruits.
OF the above number, the division was as fol-
lows;
Eastern Division, under command of Brevet
Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott lG7 commissioned Off
Gers and 2Oo9 noncommissioned and privates -
2,266.
Western Division, under command of Provet
Maj. Gen. Edmund p Gaines, l0l commissioned
officers, and l,GS5 non commissioned and privaes
l,7SO.
In florida, (Regulnrs) under command OF Brcvet
Brig. Gen. Walker X. Armstcad, 1864. For the
last service 1923 recruits are required.
During the year ending Sept. 30 1910, the
number Of recruits was 63l6.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

The Boston Atlas commences the new year in
an enlarged form and new dress. 1t deserves
prosperity and we are glad to see this sign that
its merits are understood by the public.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

Ii is singular fact, that the constitutions oil
Kentucky and Vermont are as thoroughly repulI-
can us those of any State in the Union. The
right of suffrage is not restricted in either 10y prop
erIy qualifications. That they should he conlen-
ding STATES for the flag, is another evidence OF The
wanionness of the administration in charging the
Wings with federalism.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

Great Britain has officially recognized The in
dependence of Texas, Arthur Aiken, Esq of
London, who came out in the Acadia, has brought
dispatches announcing the fact from the bril'sa
government, aud also the Dutch treaty to the
same effect. Belgium is about to follow the ex-
ample
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

There is a rumor ut Washington, that MIR. Van
Buren, has courteously invited Gen. Harrison to
make the white house his home, during his stay
in the city, previous to the 4th of March.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04
RHODE ISLAND.

Population i0S,s37, being gain of ,6ll since
le3O OF persons over 20, unable to read and
write, the number is 1000. The value of agri.
cultural crops and stocks is estimated at S3,275,-
$50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

appointment by the Post Master General. Edwin
S. Merrill to be postmaster at Montpelier, VT vice
Geo. w. Barker, resigned. "a prudent man fore
seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple
pass on and are punished" Is it So George?
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MICHIGAN.

MICHIGAN.
No. persons employed in agriculture 57,793
DO. in commerce, 993
Do. IN manufactures and trades, Gao
Do. in navigating the ocean, %
DO. in LAKES, canals g. rivers, 1872
Do. in learned professions, 9S3
67,74l
No. ofpensioners for revolutionary
military services, G5
+ No. of Universities or Colleges, 4
Students in do. 1852
No. of Academies and Grammar schools, II
No of Students in do 626
No of primary aud common schools 9S3
" Scholars in do. 81, 1853
No. of scholars at public charge, I,796
No. of persons over 20 yenrs Of age who
cannot read and write, 23O9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

p5-See first page for Webser's speech on lie
finances of the country; also for thrilling tale
from the Canada Temperance Advocate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

0~F7The Store Conflict wakes hotter and hotter
as winter advances. For the latest news from the
seat of war see advertising columns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

"Capt r. w SHERMAN, of the Burlington, has
commandeT n Steamboat twentylhree years.
t,s.ssr,v wears ON Lake Champai0 and three years
on he North River,) with success and reputation
w cJeu,cd in lilo history OF steam navigation.
WI ,",ied he moderate distance Of sir hundred
and ninety thousand miles, and what is more aston
ishing, has never lost single member OF his crew,
while employed on board his boat"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-04

Navigation on Late Chdmp'ain. The Patts,-
burgh Republican states that the splendid steam
boat Burlington and Whitehall, left the harbor at
ShelLurn OH the lth Of April last and went into
winter quarters OH the LIST ult, - completing two
hundred full passages from Whitehall to St.
Johns, without losing single trip During this
time they have not met with an accident or sus-
tanned the slightest damage Distance travelled,
10000 miles.
The Republican states the following facts in re-
laon to one OF the most accomplished and copa-
bic of the American steam boat com handlers -
facts as crcditablc as they are extraordinary:
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MAScHEsIER, Dec 22d, 1910.
10 The Editors of The Waterman and journal:
Asyou have published Mr.. Gays article relo
1--WE TO my Bank Report, have to request you to
give my answer an insertion in your paper.
am, Gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your Obd't. Servant,
j. s. PETTlBONE.
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NERMONT

The following statistics appear from the census
81 4.